Commissioners Proceedings
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DANIELS COUNTY, MONTANA, HELD JULY 1, 2, AND 15, 2024.
REGULAR MEETING
July 1, 9 o'clock a.m.
The Board met in regular session, Commissioners Lund and Linder were present with the clerk.
The meeting was called to order. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Linder made a motion to approve the agenda, Commissioner Lund seconded the motion, motion passed.
Burl Bowler, Daniels County Leader, joined the meeting.
Commissioner Lund made a motion to appoint Commissioner Linder as vice-chairman, Commissioner Linder seconded the motion, motion passed.
Commissioner Linder made a motion to approve June 2024 minutes, Commissioner Lund seconded the motion, motion passed.
The Board approved payroll for June 30, 2024.
The Board approved JV #’s 8623-8624.
The Board reviewed the officer reports for June 2024.
John Bach, Interstate Engineering, met with the Board to inform them of the result of the bid opening for the work on the Coal Creek Bridge. They received one bid from Century Construction and one bid was received late. The bid came in $290,000.00 over the amount that was quoted from the State. Many options were discussed on how to lower the cost. The state will be contacted to see if there is additional funding available. Commissioner Linder made the motion to accept the bid pending available funding, Commissioner Lund seconded the motion, motion passed.
Nancy Lund, Republican Party representative met with the Board to present the list of three possible candidates to replace Commissioner Humbert. The three possible candidates are Matt Stentoft, Liana Handran and Michel Thievin. The Commissioners will set up interviews during open times on the agenda.
The Board recessed for lunch. The Board reconvened after lunch, Commissioners Lund and Linder were present with the clerk.
The Board reviewed the quote from First Call, for the purchase of four new computers, two for the Clerk and Recorder's Office and two for the Treasurer’s Office, setting up the computers and sending them out to us. Commissioner Lund approved the quote, Commissioner Linder seconded the motion, motion passed.
The Board reviewed and signed the Lewistown District Fire Plan.
Logan Olson joined the meeting.
The Board interviewed Michel Thievin for the vacant commissioner position.
The Board interviewed Matt Stentoft for the vacant commissioner position.
Shawna Lowe, TAC Officer met with the B...
