Josh Blystone

The board addressed several financial and administrative matters, including a budget appropriation for the Fleet Fund, a noxious weed control agreement with the Montana Department of Transportation, and an election contract with the Ulm School District. The board also reviewed an agreement to purchase real property for a transfer site and a resolution of intention to amend county zoning regulations. Additionally, a proclamation was presented for Strengthening Families Month.

The work session included a Treasurer's report and a consent agenda focusing on budget appropriations for the Public Works Capital Projects Fund, the Aging Administrative Program, and the City-County Health Department Cancer Fund. Contractual matters addressed included engineering services for the Rainbow Dam Road slide, the appointment of election judges, weed and mosquito district services, and food services for the adult detention center. Additionally, the agenda covered inmate telecommunications services, the relocation of election operations to the ExpoPark Exhibition Hall, and the purchase agreement for a new chassis truck.

The Special Commission Meeting was convened to conduct a series of private in-person, public, and private Zoom interviews for the Community Installation Liaison position. The session included candidate evaluation discussions and executive sessions for the private interviews. Following the conclusion of the interview process, the commission provided time for public comment and board member remarks before adjourning.

The meeting is a special session dedicated to conducting interviews for the Community Installation Liaison position. The board will evaluate candidates and may enter into executive session during the proceedings to maintain candidate privacy. The agenda includes a series of interviews throughout the day, followed by a period for public comment on matters within the commissioners' jurisdiction.

The Board of Health conducted a meeting to discuss the interviews held for the Public Health Officer position. The Board evaluated the candidates and passed a motion to recommend the appointment of Trisha Gardner to the Cascade County Board of Commissioners.