Minutes: February 08, 2021
The Carter County Commissioners met on Monday February 08, in the Carter County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were Steve Rosencranz Chairman, Rod Tauck Vice Chair, Mike Watkins member, and Attorney Corbit Harrington. Commissioner Rosencranz called the meeting to order at 9:00 pm.
Carl Knapp Road and Bridge Supervisor, joined the meeting. He has requested permission and was granted permission to keep the rental equipment until they can finish the project at the Brownfield pit. The rental company has agreed to only charge the County for the time that the equipment Is being used. Carl left the meeting.
The Board discussed the Dahl Memorial Building lease.
Commissioner Watkins made the motion to end Stacey Ashbrook's 6-month probation as County Attorney Secretary and promote her to permanent status with an hourly wage of $18.22 per hour. Commissioner Tauck seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried
The Commissioners discussed Predator Board by-laws. They agreed to send the by-laws to the Predator Board for review and have a joint meeting with the Stock Growers and the Predator Board to decide on Predator Board organization and approve the by-laws.
Commissioner Watkins made the motion to approve the January 19, 2021 meeting minutes.
Commissioner Tauck seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried.
Commissioner Watkins made the motion to approve the January 25, 2021 meeting minutes.
Commissioner Tauck seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried.
The Board reviewed the Carter County Procurement Policy.
Commissioner Tauck made a motion to send a letter to S. Jason Moore PHD declining his services as a Consultant for Public Health. Commissioner Watkins seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried.
The Board took a lunch break from 12:00-1:00.
Judy Wright Deputy Clerk and Recorder was in to have the commission sign a new warrant # 38005 to North Central Rental & Leasing Claim #38271 as it was mistakenly made out to North Central International Inc (Warrant # 37975 was voided).
Beth Epley, Dara Daines, and Melissa Higbee from Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation joined the meeting. The group discussed County needs and possible funding sources. Including house, ag improvement loans and grants and possible airport projects. Beth, Dara and Melissa left the meeting.
The Commissioners were joined by Michael Millward Fallon/ Carter Extension Agent. He is resigning from the position effective February 26, 2021.
Judy Wright Deputy Clerk and Recorder, no one read the newly installed used meter at the airport. A call was placed to Direct Electric who reset the meter when they installed it. Email will be sent to Jesse Scott to read the meter each month.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 3:55. The next meeting will be Thursday February 11, 2021.
Board of County Commissioners
Cater County, Montana
Attest:/ s Steve Rosencranz, Chairman Attest:/ s Judy Wright Deputy Clerk of the Board