TOWN OF BROADUS

Regular Council Meetings

No meeting was held in January 2021.

February 2, 2021

Mayor Lyman Amsden; Councilperson Pete Wenzel; Councilperson Lori Turnbough; Councilperson Cody Morris; Public Works Raymond Ragsdale; and Clerk Peggy Fruit present.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Amsden called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

Councilperson Wenzel moved to approve Resolution 2021-01 State of Montana Surplus Property as submitted by Clerk Fruit. Councilperson Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried.

The Certification of Completion of the Lagoon project was reviewed and was signed by Mayor Amsden. Public Works Ragsdale reported the lagoon project has been completed and is satisfied with the job done. Continues to finish up 2020 water and wastewater paperwork. Hill well is experiencing some difficulty and will need to be pulled this spring. Main well has been winterized.

Clerk Fruit discussed the inquiries she has received for opening retail marijuana shop in Broadus. Waiting for legislation to finish setting up guidelines prior to making any decisions.

Mayor Amsden appointed Councilperson Cody Morris and Public Works Raymond Ragsdale to the County/Town Planning Board.

Claims were reviewed and approved by Council.

Mayor Amsden adjourned this meeting of the Broadus Town Council at 6:45 pm.

Peggy Fruit, Clerk, Lyman Amsden, Mayor.

March 2, 2021

Mayor Lyman Amsden; Councilperson Wanda Smith; Councilperson Lori Turnbough; Councilperson Cody Morris; Public Works Raymond Ragsdale; and Boo Crane present.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Amsden called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

Boo Crane asked about feasibility of starting energy cooperative for Town of Broadus: 1. generate own electricity 2. Supply natural gas to the Town (60% cost of propane) with the Town of Broadus being the Cooperative. Council agreed to check into this prior to making a decision.

Public Works Zimmer reported lots of projects are being done; working on a grant for a sidewalk project, project will start outside the square, engineer crosswalk lights, handicap accessible, finish museum sidewalk to bank and new sidewalk to the nursing home. The project will be contingent on the Town’s match portion. Will begin gathering items for the community auction.

Public Works Ragsdale reported the lagoon is working well; main well is running well and hill well is off for now.

Claims were reviewed and approved by Council.

Mayor Amsden adjourned this meeting of the Broadus Town Council at 6:45 pm.

Wanda Smith, Clerk, Lyman Amsden, Mayor.

April 6, 2021

Mayor Lyman Amsden; Councilperson Pete Wenzel; Councilperson Lori Turnbough; Councilperson Cody Morris; Public Works Raymond Ragsdale; and Clerk Peggy Fruit present.

Public Works Zimmer discussed a grant for TOT park equipment presented to him by Southeastern Montana Mom’s Club for $3,000. The club is wanting permission for the grant from the Town and have the Town match would cover costs for concrete and rubber pad at $1,500. The Council questioned if it would be structurally sound for the amount of abuse playground equipment gets. Denbury wants to purchase water from the Town for pipeline. PW Zimmer doesn’t feel our streets can handle the number of loads that will be hauled. This project is still being discussed to see if it’s feasible. Have purchased some new dumpsters and will continue repairing the existing ones. Semi-Truck took out part of the park fence and it will need replaced. Stump grinder works great. Sidewalk grant has been split into two phases; it the project continues the Town match is estimated at $19,128.00 phase one and $11,761.00 for phase two. Exact amount isn’t available at this time. Councilperson Wenzel moved to proceed with phase one sidewalk project. Councilperson Turnbough seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Public Works Ragsdale reported the Hill well will be pulled on Thursday; in order to pull well the roof needs to be removed, power rerouted and will put pulled pipe by the street. Once pulled, the problem will be detected and plan for action will be done. The Town of Broadus will be receiving grant money for water and wastewater infrastructure for $111,859.00; Raymond is working with SEMDC to see what all money is available for drilling a new well. Application is due July 1st and will be awarded in September.

Clerk Fruit reported the engineers for the lagoon project billed an invoice twice to SRF. Thus, the Town will have to repay this amount plus our regular payment in June.

This meeting of the Broadus Town Council adjourned at 7:15 pm. Peggy Fruit, Clerk.