Thursday, February 16, 2023
Commissioner Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Lori Fortner and John Olson were present.
Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda.
The minutes of the January 13, 2023, commissioner proceedings were read, approved, and ordered published.
The board reviewed and approved mid-month claims for payment of various county departmental expenses as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office.
Safety Committee met with Marty Drane, Paige Powell, Christy Olson, Teel Mullanix, Cynde Jo Gatlin and commissioners present. Minutes have been taken by Cynde Jo Gatlin and filed in the Safety Committee file.
Hattie Arithson, County Treasurer, met with board to discuss and update on the balancing progress for the county. Arithson informed the board the new school accounting program is in place and is being utilized at this time.
The board adjourned and attended the fire mitigation meeting in Miles City, MT at the Event Center.
The board will reconvene Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Wednesday, February 28, 2023
Commissioner Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Lori Fortner and John Olson were present.
Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda.
The minutes of the February 16, 2023 commissioner proceedings were read, approved, and ordered published.
Julie Emmons-Stoddard phoned in to discuss the CDBG CAH feasibility study. The board will review scope of work.
Todd Gardner, Broadus Insurance, met with the board to discuss the county vehicle insurance policy. A review was held on the vehicles that need to be moved from full coverage to liability only.
Commissioner Fortner left the meeting to attend interviews at the Powder River Manor.
David Vineyard, DV Bar Welding, met with the board to discuss the Willow Crossing Cemetery fence project.
Paige Powell, Director of Nursing at Powder River Manor, met with the board. State inspections have arrived. Staffing issues were discussed.
Pam Walling, MACO Health Care Representative, met with the board to present 2023-24 health insurance premiums. There has been an increase by 11.4%.
Marty Drane, Maintenance Supervisor, met with the board for a general update. He reported the courthouse bathroom remodel is moving smoothly and the Recycle Center move is still in progress. An engineer has met with Drane to look at the courthouse building as the building is beginning to settle. Drane will continue to work with engineer to work on a repair plan.
After hearing no further public comment, the board adjourned and will reconvene Monday, March 6, 2023.
Monday, March 6, 2023
Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Lori Fortner and John Olson were present.
Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda.
The minutes of the February 28, 2023 commissioner proceedings were read, approved, and ordered published.
Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board. Gravel pits and county roads were discussed.
Cynde Jo Gatlin, Clerk and Recorder, met with the board. Gatlin presented month end bookkeeping for July through November 2022 to be reviewed and signed off on. Gatlin presented Biddle and Belle Creek fire district filings and board acclaimed elections. Gatlin requested the recent donation by Powder River Recyclers to be deposited to the solid waste fund as all the expenditures for the Recycle Center transfers to the old fair barn building has come out of the solid waste fund; board approved. Gatlin inquired on the EMS Department and the need for a fee schedule for non-patient billing; board will create a fee schedule. Gatlin requested board to look further into the pros and cons of moving the clinic into a rural health clinic, the board will look further into the status before moving forward.
Commissioner Lee Randall did not return to meeting after lunch due to illness.
Vanna Byrd, Clerk of District Court, met with the board for a general update. Byrd reported a new zoom system has been installed in courtroom and TV will be coming. Byrd has a trial approaching, convention in Glasgow in May.
The board reviewed the MACO health insurance premiums for the FY23-24. Lori Fortner motioned to approve the county contribution of $1164.00 premium, to delete the RM1500 and to add HD3000, John Olson seconded motion, motion carried.
The board tabled discussion the review of the scope of work for the CAH feasibility study.
Jail inspection was conducted by Lori Fortner and Sheriff Devin Boman.
The board will reconvene Monday, March 13, 2023.
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