Minutes: February 16, 2021

The Carter County Commissioners met on Tuesday February 16, 2021 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.

Georgia Bruski DES Coordinator joined the meeting to discuss 911funding for tower equipment and insurance. She will look into the agreements between Fallon and Carter County for more information.

She also requested signatures on law enforcement agreement with the United States Forest Service. Commissioner Watkins made the motion to sign the agreement and commissioner Tauck seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried.

Georgia presented the PDM grant that is a cooperative grant with Fallon County with a hazardous mitigation plan. Commissioner Watkins made the motion to sign the grant. Commissioner Tauck seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried.

Payment of outstanding Health Insurance premiums tabled from last weeks meeting.

Commissioner Tauck made the motion to pay the outstanding premium. Commissioner Watkins seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion passed.

The commissioner discussed the dedication of the new hospital building and the plaque. The was several names suggested, including "Carter County Health Care Center", “Carter County Medical Center" and "Carter County Health Care Facility."

There was a discussion regarding the courtyard fence.

OAC meeting # 34

Present: Robert Johnson and Cody Taggart Scull Construction and Ryan Tooke DMHC, CEO. Phone in: Greg Benjamin Stahly Engineering, John Neisner Scull Construction, Scott Cromwell Slate Architecture.

The commission completed their plaque design, Cody will submit it to Scott today.

Robert reviewed the updated 6-week schedule. Area C and Area B 2 nd floor include ACT Grid, flooring, casework, and doors. Area B 1st floor include paint and ACT Grid. Area A They are making progress on Sheetrock, tape, texture and paint. Scull will follow up with elevator installer for an update on installation date.

Kitchen counter top, pass through will be Corian instead of stone. The drawer slides have been selected as per last meeting.

Greg Benjamin asked about the drainage plan. Scull Construction dependent on weather but may see landscaping plans mid to late March. They will have the landscape company contact Greg.

Greg has reviewed the Courtyard drawing. He would like to modify the dirt/ concrete areas against the building. Ideally 10ft of concrete along building to the middle of the courtyard.

The next OAC meeting will be March 1, 2021.

The Board and Cody reviewed CAR# 5. Commissioner Tauck made the motion to approve Continence Allocation Request #5. Commissioner Watkins seconded the motion. The motion passed with no public comment. Cody and Robert left the meeting.

The board approved an early warrant for The Carter County Museum to purchase a 3 D printer. Commissioner Watkins made the motion and commissioner Tauck seconded it. There was no public comment and the motion passed.

Jesse Scott Weed Board Supervisor and Airport maintenance joined the meeting were Attorney Harrington presented her with a rough draft of her job performance improvement plan for her review. Commissioner Tauck brought up that there as been a suggestion to move her employment to full time Weed Supervisor. She would still receive the same benefits and pay.

Weed Board meeting — present J.O. Tooke, Gabe Carroll, Lee Labree, and Matt McCabe. The meeting was called to order by Matt at 2:05.

Lee Labree made the motion to approve the Weed Board by-laws and J.O. Tooke seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Watkins made a motion to approve the Weed Board by-laws. Commissioner Tauck seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried.

The weed board set terms for the board members. Lee Labree made the motion to set the terms for each member as below. J.O. Tooke seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried unanimously. Gabe Carroll — 4-year term, J.O. Tooke- 3-year term, Lee Labree — 2-year term, Bruce Dinstal — I-year term

The Weed Board elected officers for 2021. Lee Labree made the motion to approve the election of officers. Gabe Carroll seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried. Chairman Matt McCabe, Vice Chair Gabe Carroll, Secretary Lee Labree.

The Weed Board agreed to leave the Assistant Weed Coordinator position open at least until they hire a summer crew. They will discuss changing Jesse Scott's position to full time. The weed Board By-laws will be available for public comment March 08, 2021 and March 15, 2021 at 1:00 pm.

J. O. Tooke made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Lee Labree seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried. The Weed Board members left the meeting.

Pam Castleberry Carter County Clerk and Recorder and Ryan Tooke DMHC CEO joined the meeting. The Commissioners have agreed on the verbiage on the dedication plaque for the new Hospital Building. "Carter County Health Care Facility

Commissioner Watkins made the motion to adopt the plaque design. Commissioner Tauck seconded the motion. Pam Castleberry for clarification, this would be renaming the new building? It has been identified as the new Dahl Memorial Hospital/ Health Care on bond issues. Pam stated that she opposes renaming the hospital building. Commissioner Tauck responded, the name change clarifies who owns the building and who leases the building. The commissioners all voted in favor of naming the New building Carter County Health Care Facility.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 3:50 pm.

Board of County Commissioners

Carter County, Montana

Attest:/ s Steve Rosencranz, Chairman Attest:/ s Judy Wright, Deputy Clerk of the Board