Jared Kehler

The meetings involved administrative and operational decisions for the county. Key activities included conducting a public hearing regarding county stockyards policy and fee changes. Commissioners approved various contracts, including entertainment for the county fair, and appointed new members to the Council on Aging Board. Several resolutions were passed, notably regarding the Rosebud County stockyards and participation in a state short-term investment pool. The board also reviewed and approved bid proposals for 911 Call Solutions and authorized extensions for service agreements between the county and state university extension services.

The meeting series included the approval of multiple resolutions covering key administrative functions for 2026. Topics addressed included setting Commissioner Meeting Dates, establishing the official location for posting public notice, electing the Presiding Officer, establishing general office hours, and setting the Per Diem Policy and Standard Mileage Rates. Decisions were also made regarding the Ashland Feeding Program, awarding a bid for a 2003 Cargo Trailer, approving the Alderman Oil Co. Propane Service Agreement for the Ashland House, and approving a letter of support for the Community Health Needs Assessment Grant. Additionally, the Board approved a Public Hearing resolution regarding the Montana Department of Transportation's Floodplain Variance Request for a bridge. Several appointments were made to various county boards including the Library Board, Museum Board, and Public Health Board, along with the reappointment of multiple members across boards such as the Airport Board, Fair Board, and Solid Waste committee. Finally, large aggregate claims and payroll amounts for the period were reviewed and processed.

The proceedings involved multiple regular sessions and public hearings throughout December 2025. Key discussions centered on the NextEra Tax Abatement Application, including two public hearings where the benefits, such as expected job creation (around 100 during construction and a dozen permanent jobs), and financial stability for NextEra were discussed. The Board approved the consent agenda items, including all claims, across the sessions. Other actions included approving contracts for the 2026 fair (The Junebugs, All Aboard, and Little Texas), approving several Resolutions (1241-1244) for New or Expanding Industry Tax Abatement related to Clearwater Solar projects, approving the State of Montana VEBA Health Benefit Plan Policy, and renewing the Property Casualty and Trust Agent Appointment & Agreement with Miles City Insurance. Furthermore, the Board declared a 2003 Cargo Trailer as surplus property for sale, approved the Etix Ticketing Service Agreement for the 2026 Fair, and tabled the FY26 Extension Service Agreement with Montana State University. The final session primarily focused on approving the consent agenda and paying claims.

The proceedings document the business conducted during several sessions of the Board of County Commissioners of Rosebud County, Montana. Key discussions included an announcement regarding Range Telephone shutting down service to add the Colstrip Sheriff's Office to the fiber server and an issue raised by the Dispatch Supervisor concerning public mistreatment of staff while signing out scale keys. The board approved the consent agenda, including all claims, and acted on the opening act for the 2026 Rosebud Treasure County Fair, which was set to be Elvie Shane as approved by the Fair Board Members. Several scheduled meetings did not occur due to holidays or a lack of quorum. A significant portion of the document details approved claims and employee payroll payments.

The Board of County Commissioners convened to discuss various matters. Key actions included accepting the resignation of the Public Health Director, approving the Eastern Montana Drug Task Force Inter-Agency MOU for FY 2026, and approving Resolution 1240 directing the County Treasurer to issue a Tax Deed. Additionally, they approved the DPHHS MIDIS Data Sharing Agreement between Northern Cheyenne Tribal Health and Rosebud County Public Health. Other topics included approving pledged securities, a Buy-Sell Agreement with Ashland Public School for Sheriff Deputy housing, and a Memorandum of Understanding between Big Horn and Rosebud Counties for Fetal, Infant, Child & Maternal Mortality Review. The board also approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the 16th Judicial District Treatment Courts, the Office of the Court Administrator, and Rosebud County Sheriff's Office for drug testing and treatment.