Commissioner Proceedings

Monday, May 9, 2022

Chairman Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Donna Giacometto and John Olson were present.

8:45 a.m. - Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board. An application for cattle guard request was presented; no decision was made. The graveling and blading schedule was discussed. Bear Creek culvert is failing and Mullanix is in the process of repairs. Mullanix also reported EDA grant source has stated the county is eligible to do in-kind contributions for the bridge project.

9:30 a.m. - Clerk & Recorder Cynde Jo Gatlin met with the board.

10:00 a.m. - The board reviewed and signed grant application from Clint Pedersen requesting funding to create a paid position for the County Fire Marshall. Application will be submitted and Pedersen will stay in communication with the board on the decision of the grant.

10:00 a.m. - The board created and reviewed an MOU with the Town of Broadus for asphalt maintenance on the Cemetery Road, Moorhead Road and Golf Course Road. MOU was given to the town for review.

12:00 to 1:00 p.m. - Commissioners adjourned for lunch.

2:00 p.m. - Medical Administrator Sean Hill met with the board. Discussion was held on CARES Act reporting for FY20-21 was held, the life safety survey and the requested Assistant Director of Nursing position. Discussion continued to the purchase of the fire doors.

3:00 p.m. - The board signed the SFY22 IGT payment contract and approved claim to be paid.

4:00 p.m. - The board reviewed and discussed the Belle Creek Road project MOU and will forward to the Road Supervisor for review.

The board will reconvene Thursday, May 12, 2022.

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Chairman Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Donna Giacometto and John Olson were present.

8:30 a.m. - Safety Committee meeting. Sean Hill, Teel Mullanix, Marty Drane, Commissioners and Clerk & Recorder Cynde Jo Gatlin were present.

9:30 a.m. - Golf course board members Chad & Cynde Jo Gatlin stopped in to request funding for well pump for the golf course.

10:00 a.m. - Senior Director Rita Harden met with the board for a general department update. Harden would like to make the center a multi-generational center. Painting of the center was discussed; SCDC will pay for paint and other project costs. Harden would like to purchase a laptop with ARPA funds. Senior trips were discussed, by-laws for Council on Aging will be updated, 4 yr. aging plan needs updated, and Harden would like to start cornhole activity. The next meeting is scheduled for July 14th with Commissioners.

10:25 a.m. - A local resident stopped in to inquire on the recent gun law changes for the courthouse.

10:30 a.m. - A local resident stopped in to express concerns on the drainage issue between the library and St. V’s building.

11:00 a.m. - Broadus Insurance Todd Gardner and MACO Insurance, Shannon Chamberlain met with the board to discuss FY22-23 Property and Casualty insurance rates.

11:45 a.m. - Healthy is Wellness representatives met with board to inform them of the programs and answer any questions the commissioners may have.

12:00 - Commissioners ad-journed the meeting and will reconvene on Monday, May 16, 2022.