Chris M. McComas

The public meeting agenda for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, includes discussions and potential decisions regarding the Reconsideration of Resolution 2025-29 concerning the Appointment of Election Administrator and related budget concerns. Other items include an update from Land Services with a decision pending on the Otto family conveyance, a service contract review for Southwest Montana Consulting Inc. (Sanitarian), and the award decision for the Riverbank Stabilization RFP. Further agenda items cover a Fish and Wildlife update and the appointment of a Clerk and Recorder. Thursday's schedule includes an update on Noxon Alley with the BLM, a County Journal Voucher and Budget Review, and an Oath of Office ceremony.

The Sanders County Board of Commissioners held a regular session. The conditions of approval for the Rocky Bottom Minor Subdivision and McKay Minor Subdivision were reviewed, and final plat approval was granted for both. Two bids were received for the Whisper Quiet Chipper, and the bid from Seth Wilson was accepted.

The Sanders County Board of Commissioners convened for a series of regular sessions. Discussions included a Sanitarian and Environmental Health update, addressing issues such as a local business shutdown for non-compliance and challenges with a failed septic system at Naughty Pine. The board approved a WIC contract and addressed routine administrative matters, including surplus county property. They also adopted Resolution 2025-25 to amend building regulations for leased or rented properties, focusing on property access. Updates were provided by the Office of Emergency Management, including grant statuses and collaboration on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, as well as discussions regarding the County Attorney providing emergency criminal case coverage for the Plains Police Department and Human Resources updates on safety measures and employment opportunities.

The Sanders County Board of Commissioners held a regular session that included a Sanders County Refuse District Meeting and routine county administrative business. The commissioners reviewed and approved the Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program Agreement and the Maternal Child Health Block Grant Agreement. They also discussed county surplus property, deciding to continue the discussion the following week. A public hearing was held to discuss amendments to the Building for Lease or Rent Regulations, resulting in a motion to revise the regulations to include language requiring contact prior to inspections. The budget and journal vouchers were reviewed with the Commissioners.

The Sanders County Board of Commissioners convened for regular sessions across three days, addressing various county matters. Discussions included a sanitarian and environmental health update, focusing on school inspections and compliance issues at Off the Beaten Path Glamping. Updates were provided by the United States Forest Service on topics such as the Resource Advisory Committee program, recent fires, workforce staffing, and vegetation management. The board also addressed routine administrative tasks, including opioid committee restructuring and a taxpayer refund request. Land Services provided updates, including a request from Northern Lights to install a communication tower and revisions to subdivision regulations. The board discussed and acted on a proposed Subdivision Improvement Agreement Extension/Amendment for River West Estates 3. Additionally, the Trout Creek Rural Fire District's funds request was approved, and the board decided against signing an agreement to remove a railroad crossing at Panorama Road. Human Resources provided updates on safety measures, available job positions, and standard HR activities.