Meeting Minutes: February 28, 2022

The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, February 28, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Present were Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; and Mike Watkins, Member. Rod Tauck, Vice Chair was absent.

There was no public comment.

The commission approved claims in the amount of $184,913.37 and payroll in the amount of $230.224.92.

The commission reviewed the EMBC Brownfields assessment request for assistance contract. They called Beth Epley for Eastern Plains Economic Development and left a message.

Commissioner Watkins made the motion to approve Predator Boards request for a special levy in the amount of $75,000.00. Commissioner Rosencranz seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried.

The commission will contact Dale Butori for a list of 911 radio towers and components that Carter County owns. This will facilitate the process of securing insurance for the equipment.

Commissioner Watkins made the motion to sign the cooperative agreement with DPHHs and Carter County for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Commissioner Rosencranz seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried.

Clerk and Recorder Pam Castleberry presented a letter for the Senior Transportation Department of authorization with The Montana Department of Transportation for the commissioners’ signature.

Commissioner Watkins made the motion to approve the meeting minutes for February 14, 2022 with corrections. Commissioner Rosencranz seconded the motion. there was no public comment and the motion passed.

The commission discussed the grant funds for well testing reimbursement from 2019 for the old school lot. Clerk and Recorder Pam Castleberry will research what was applied for and paid by grant funds.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:35.

Board of County Commissioners

Carter County, Montana

Attest: s/ Steve Rosencranz                        Attest: s/ Pamela J Castleberry

Steve Rosencranz, Chairman                                                      Clerk of the Board