Jun 17, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardBlaine County Board of County Commissioners Special Budget Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed fiscal year 2027 budget presentations for various departments, focusing on staffing, operational transitions, and capital needs. Discussions included Emergency Communications dispatch services, Sheriff's Office detention requirements, Human Resources recruitment strategies, and Probation department juvenile diversion programs. The board also addressed software and storage costs for the Prosecuting Attorney, IT system upgrades, sustainability planning, and election administration requirements such as voter outreach and future equipment replacement. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding personnel matters and the approval of a letter of engagement for an external fact-finding investigation.