MINUTES OF THE COMMISSIONER’S MEETING

This is to certify the following is a true and correct copy of the Broadwater County Commissioner Minutes approved by the Commissioners on November 07, 2005.

Judy R. Gillespie, Clerk

OCTOBER 31, 2005

The meeting of the Broadwater County Commissioners was called to order by Chairman James V. Hohn. Present was Commissioner Elaine M. Mann. Commissioner Steven R. McCullough was absent.

Bob Masolo, Road Department Supervisor, appeared before the Commissioners to update them on the Road Crew activities. They are:

Chairman Hohn asked if there was a warranty included in the bid for the new road grader. Mr. Masolo said that in the original bid there wasn’t one but for $8000 to County could purchase a 5 year 5000 hour warranty. This warranty would include everything from hydraulic to labor. Commissioner Mann moved to accept the bid with the additional warranty of 5 years/5000 hours from RDO Equipment Company of Great Falls, MT. Commissioner Hohn seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Total cost which included the trade in is $184,736. This is to be paid with PILT money.
A resident of Quarter Circle JF road has requested that the County Road Dept. make a larger turn around for the school bus. The Commissioner advised Bob to call the Department of Transportation regarding the matter.
The shop gate is remaining open at night. Bob said that he doesn’t know who is opening it but that it needs to stay closed.
Beaver Dams on Carson Lane and Deep Creek are causing a lot of troubles. The road crew has spent a lot of time getting rid of them.
The crew spent a day working at the Winston solid waste Canister sight and a day working at the tennis courts.
Laid $1200 of mag on Ray Creek Road.
Graveled Crow Creek Road for ½ mile along with a ½ of Toma Loop. Lone Mountain, Johnson Loop, Price Road and Eustice roads were all graveled. Mr. Masolo reported that Price Road, Eustice, Wheatland and Old Town Roads are in bad shape. Commissioner Hohn suggested that Bob start looking for a gravel pit in the area around Three Forks junction.
Bob talked to the Company that is using Andy Bruce’s gravel pit about getting some crushed gravel. They charge $4 a yard. The Commissioners gave him their approval to purchase some of the gravel.
Commissioner Mann asked Bob if he had inspected the culvert on Muddy Lane.

Bob told her that the road crew would install a new one.

The Road Crew helped George Smith of Schillinger Construction reblade the Silo’s gravel pit. The State will have to ok it. After that the area will be seeded.

Beth Ilhe and Ernie Forrey, members BCDC, appeared before the Commissioners to update them on what BCDC has accomplished and what they plan to do in the future. Mr. Forrey presented the list of Committee members along with pamphlets that have been made to promote shopping in Townsend and also recreational areas. He reported on the groups accomplishments in 2005. Beth Ilhe asked what the County would like to see BCDC focus on. She stated that their currently trying to get the City sidewalks redone. The group hopes to improve the esthetic of the Business district. A survey to the County citizens will be sent asking what they feel the Community business needs are. Ernie informed the Commissioners that a relay tower is being look into for wireless internet.

Julie Lethert, Broadwater County Planner, presented the plat for lot 7 of Lazy HM estates owned by Greg Jensen for the Commissioner’s signature. The plat was approved last week but needed the easements reflected on it.

Julie Lethert, Broadwater County Planner, presented the application of Tim and Lori Tribble for preliminary plat approval of the Tribble Minor Subdivision. Mrs. Lethert read the Findings of Fact and Order based on the Broadwater County Planning Board’s review. The Subdivision would consist of 5 commercial or industrial lots. Commissioner Hohn had 2 concerns in the list of conditions. They are: (1) the wording of item #3 in the list of conditions. He said the way it is worded would lead someone to believe that the Three Forks Rural Fire Dept. could deny the Subdivision if they didn’t approve the applicant’s proposal. The Commissioners asked that a time limit be placed on the Fire Department’s approval. It was decided that 30 days would be their response time limit. If they don’t respond in the time, the County will accept the $250 per lot fee.

(2) the Order does not address the developer’s contribution to the construction and /or maintenance of the roads. A discussion on what amount or formula to use to calculate the amount of contribution occurred. Commissioner Mann moved to assess the Developers of Tribble Minor Subdivision up to $2000 per lot for upgrading and maintenance of Wheatland Road. Commissioner Hohn seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Mann moved to approve the Tribble preliminary plat with conditions listed. Commissioner Hohn seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Dana Beaudry, TV Board Chairman, reported on the activities of the Board. He stated that the Board would like to see 2 more channels added to the current 2 channels. He said that the first step to applying to FCC for the additional channels. Then they will send a survey out to the County’s citizens asking what they feel is their needs. The Board has to prove a public need. Mr. Beaudry asked if the Commissioners would give their approval to obtaining the 2 additional channels. The Commissioners said they would as long as it didn’t cost anything. Mr. Beaudry informed the Commissioners that there is a possibility of have to construct a new Tower in order to be able to pick up the signals. Commissioner Mann asked Dave Clouse, who has been involved in the interoperable communication for Disaster and Emergency Services, how this Tower would affect their operations. Mr. Clouse said that they would have to be careful because it could interfere with DES. He also said that the land where the Tower would be raised is on BLM. They would have to get their approval. Mr. Beaudry stated that the whole project would need coordination and cooperation amongst all involved. Mr. Beaudry advised the Commissioners that the TV Board meets the first Friday of every month. The next meeting will be on December 02, 2005.

Public Comment:

Julie Lether, Broadwater County Planner, asked if the Commissioners received a letter from Dept. of Transportation regarding Hwy 287. The letter states that they would like to set up a meeting for all parties involved.
Julie Lethert, Broadwater County Sanitarian, informed the Commissioners that she had revoked the approval of septic tank pumping site located at Three Forks

Junction. The owner is Joe Kuklenski of Big John’s Pumping. The pumping site is located at section 17, 2N, 1E. Mrs. Lethert asked if the owner of the property appeals, do we appeal to the Board of Health. The Commissioners told her yes.

Julie Lethert, Broadwater County Planner, brought 2 different copies of a Plat on Lambott minor subdivision. One was the original plat. The seconded one was a boundary retracement of the same property. She stated that the retracement should not have been allowed to be filed because it was actually an amendment to the original Plat. Now she has received a Mortgage tract on a lot in this same subdivision. She also stated that Judy Gillespie, the Clerk and Recorder should not have accepted the mortgage letter from Leonard Lambott to be filed. Judy Gillespie stated that she would like to see the law that says she couldn’t accept it.

She also asked the Commissioners how she and her staff are suppose to stop the filing of "plats that are questionable" when the Planning Office approves them.

The Commissioners will ask Mr. Lambott to meet with them to find a solution to

the problem.

Mail:

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