Thursday, December 9, 2021
Chairman Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Donna Giacometto and John Olson were present.
The board approved minutes from the meeting of December 6, 2021 to be published.
9:00 a.m. – The board reviewed and signed 2022 Coop Agreement with DPHHS.
10:00 a.m. – The board reviewed and created interview questions for the Paramedic/Ambulance Director position.
11:00 a.m. – The board discussed improvements for the county yards, including adding lighting and improving materials in load out area.
The board will reconvene Monday, December 13, 2021 and adjourned meeting at 12:00 p.m.
Monday, December 13, 2021
Chairman Lee Randall called meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Donna Giacometto and John Olson were present.
The board read and approved meeting minutes from December 9, 2021 to be published. The board reviewed and read the consent agenda.
8:30 a.m. - Dave Anderson, Nathan Stone, and another representative with Denbury, met with the board to give an update on the pipeline project.
10:00 a.m. - Teel Mullanix met with the board to discuss car gate policies, motor grader specs, and EDA projects. The board reviewed and approved the motor grader specs, with a few minor changes. Bids will be due December 29th at 5 p.m. They will be opened on December 30th at 11 a.m. The EDA project contracts were signed. The board discussed pricing and policy changes on car gates.
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Commissioners adjourned for lunch.
1:00 p.m. - Medical Administrator Sean Hill gave an update. 29 residents were reported. The generator has been repaired and the rental returned. The Social Services position has been opened internally.
2:00 p.m. - Ambulance bids opened. Two bids were received. Commissioners will discuss and award bid at a later date. The board tabled the decision to purchase for a later meeting.
Company Vehicle Available Date Cost
Apgar: 2021 Type 1 Ford F450 4x4 June 2022 $179,000
2021 Type 1 Ford F450 30 days $216,000
2021 Dodge D4500 4x4 February 2022 $219,000
Arrow: 2021 Ram 4500 Heavy Duty 4x4 Immediately $229,900
2022 Ram/Ford/Chevy 3500 Type 1 4x4 5-6 months $157,900
3:00 p.m. - Local resident Kori Martinson met with board to request renting an office space out of the clinic basement. Commissioners will discuss and let Kori know of their decision.
4:00 p.m. - Marty Drane, Maintenance Supervisor, gave an update. A panic button system has been installed in the courthouse. Commissioners asked Marty to remove scoria that was brought into the stockyards. It can be used on the approach for Blakeman Propane. New, finer gravel will be brought into the stockyards.
4:15 p.m. - Commissioners discussed the Ambulance Director interview questions and briefly discussed the ambulance fee schedule.
4:35 - p.m. - Jeff Noble, County Attorney, stopped in to remind the board of the opioid settlement money available to Montana counties. The application is due January 2, 2022.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Commissioners will meet again on Thursday, December 16, 2021.
Monday, December 16, 2021
Chairman Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Donna Giacometto and John Olson were present.
The minutes of the December 13, 2021 commissioner proceedings were read, approved, and ordered published.
9:00 a.m. - The board continued to work on interview questions for Paramedic/Ambulance Director position.
10:00 a.m. - The board discussed the bids for the new ambulance. Commissioner Randall stated he has spoken with the MACO attorney and bid will need to be re-opened due to clarification on specs.
11:00 a.m. - The board reviewed and approved claims for mid-month payment of various county departmental expenses as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office.
12:00 p.m. - Meeting adjourned.
The board will reconvene Monday, December 20, 2021.
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