Commission Proceedings
01-19-2021
The Carter County Commissioners met on Tuesday, January, 19, 2021 in the Carter County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were Rod Tauck vice chair, and Mike Watkins member. Absent, Steve Rosencranz. Commissioner Rod Tauck called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
Discussed Public Health job description.
Commissioner Watkins made a motion to install meter on the Airport plow shed. The meter would be installed by Direct Electric of Baker, MT. The quote totaled $1,418.79. Commissioner Tauck seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried.
The commissioners received a letter of resignation from Taylor Kuntz, Assistant Weed Coordinator effective February 2, 2021. Commissioner Watkins made the motion to accept Taylor's resignation. Commissioner Tauck seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried.
Attorney Harrington joined the meeting.
OAC meeting
Present: Cody Taggert, and Ryan Tooke
Phone in: John Neisner, Robert Johnson, Greg Benjamin, and Scott Cromwell.
Safety- There are icy sidewalks, visitors should use caution.
Owner action items: select a flagpole location.
Keying schedule, Ryan Tooke, DMHC CEO requested a walk through. This will be done following the next OAC meeting with Ryan, Marshall, and Scott.
Courtyard fence/ design, the commissioners and Ryan will draw up plans and get them to Scott as soon as possible.
The original quote for the fence was expensive. The group discussed options Including vinyl picket and creative ironworks.
Propane tank fence specs, discussed chain link fence but went with Ballard and chain as in the specs.
Canopy details, Scott has plans ready and will send them to Cody for review.
Schedule, Drywall and tape in business area. Monday will include painters and ceiling grid. They are installing flooring in Area C. They will have cabinets for upstairs area tomorrow. 80% done with roughins. Kitchen tile in two weeks. The builder's plaque will be located inside in the main area. The Masons plaque will be outside, to the left of the main door. Slate provide a preview for approval of the builder's plaque at the February 1, 2021 meeting. There have been drainage specs sent for the area between the Courthouse and the hospital. The OAC meeting adjourned at 11:12.
Cody Taggert stayed to go over the Court yard drawings with the commissioners. The commissioners signed the Change order# 7 and Cody left the meeting.
The commission broke for lunch at 12:10 and reconvened at 1:00.
Airport Board meeting: Please see the Airport Board minutes.
Present: Greg Harris, Dane Castleberry, Troy Fruit, Jessie Scott, Rod, Mike and Corbit.
The Board placed a call to Direct Electric of Baker Montana to inform them that the quote for installing the meter at the plow shed was excepted.
The Airport Board reviewed the by-laws. Dane Castleberry made a motion to approve the by-laws. Greg seconded the motion. Comments included Troy Fruit with concerns regarding the commissioner's approval of spending by the Airport Board. The airport Board would prefer to use the current system of asking to purchase major items, but not daily expenses. He questions the audit of funds each year. The audit of funds would require presenting the budget to the Clerk and Recorder's office and or Commissioners. Greg Harris seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Commissioner Watkins made the motion to approve the Airport by-laws. Commissioner Tauck seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried.
Nomination of Airport Officers:
Dane nominated Troy Fruit as president. Dane and Greg voted in favor and the nomination was approved.
Greg nominated Dane Castleberry for Vice Chairman of the Airport Board, Troy and Greg voted in favor and the motion was approved.
Dane nominated Greg for Secretary of the Airport Board. Troy and Dane voted in favor, and the nomination was approved.
Terms Set for Airport Board Members:
Troy 1-year term - expires 1/2022.
Dane 2-year term - expires 1/2023.
Greg 3-year term - expires 1/ 2024
The next Airport Board meeting will be April 12, 2021 at 3:00 in the Airport Lounge. There being no further business, The Airport Board and Jessie Scott left the meeting.
Georgia Bruski, DES Coordinator joined the meeting with an update on the status of COVID-19 vaccinations in coordination with Fallon County.
Georgia also reported that she will attend the Tri-County 911 meeting in Baker, February, 10, 2021.
There was more discussion on the planning and procedures being put into place for COVID-19 vaccinations for Carter County residents that will be facilitated by Fallon County Public Health.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 4:50.
Board of County Commissioners
