TOWN OF BROADUS
Regular Council Meeting
March 7, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Present at the meeting were Mayor Chad Gatlin, Councilperson Lori Turnbough, Councilperson Wanda Smith, Councilperson Cody Morris, Public Works Raymond Ragsdale, Public Works Cassidy Zimmer, and Clerk Josie Morris.
Mayor Gatlin called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Gatlin asked if there were any questions or concerns on the previous minutes; no. Councilperson Morris made a motion to approve minutes; Councilperson Smith seconded the motion.
Clerk Morris addressed the unfinished business regarding software updates and website creation. Mayor Gatlin then asked about new business, starting with the status of payroll software.
Clerk Morris addressed that it is not up and running for employees yet, still working with Black Mountain to input data for W2’s, Schedule B and 941 reports as well as other necessary data.
Public Works Ragsdale informed the council that the governor has signed and approved ARPA Funding with $132,200 on our bucket B money for the town and $593,773 from Powder River County with a total of $725,978.
PW Ragsdale will have to submit a proposal for every project and a plan of funds distribution needs to be in place by May 26th as we understand it. PW Ragsdale also stated that he will be attending continued education courses through Montana Rural Water Works later this month in Great Falls, MT.
With no questions regarding the ARPA funding, PW Ragsdale then addressed the information that fiber optics will be installed in the town this spring/summer in coordination with Range. More details on whether things will be done by trenching or boring as well as if the company plans to put every street and alleyway back to the way they found it is yet to be determined. The minor details and precise locations of main lines, pedestals, etc. will be determined at a later date. Lastly, PW Ragsdale informed the council of some minor electrical issues with our water storage tank.
Public Works Zimmer stated that the new cylinder for “Sandy” finally arrived and will be installed in better weather as the old one is holding up at this time. He also addressed the continued work on the cab cover on “Snow White”, the new plow pickup that will eventually replace “Clifford”, the little red plow pickup. In closing, PW Zimmer stated that he had to replace the power steering pump on “Clifford” which affects the brakes as well so without those functioning properly, he was having difficulty plowing or operating the vehicle.
With no further business before the Council, Councilperson Turnbough moved to adjourn. Councilperson Morris seconded the motion. Mayor Gatlin adjourned this meeting of the Broadus Town Council at 6:38 p.m.
Chad Gatlin, Mayor
Josie Morris, Clerk
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