Beaverhead County

Beaverhead County Commissioners’ Meeting
2025-09-29 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
Meetings will be livestreamed on YouTube live @BeaverheadcountyCommissioner

9:00 A.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Update on County Projects
Public Comment
Commissioners Report
Public Comment

9:30 A.M.
Discussion & Action- Possible Lifting County Fire Restrictions
Public Comment

10:00 A.M.
Discussion & Action- Resolution 2025-23 Authorizing Participation in the Short Term Investments Pool (STIP)
Public Comment

10:30 A.M.
New Business / Other Topics of Discussion
Public Comment
Payment of Invoices
Public Comment
Action on Previous Meeting Minutes
Public Comment

12:00 P.M.
Recess for lunch

1:30 P.M.
Public Comments Under County Jurisdiction Not on Agenda
Public Comment

4:00 P.M.
Adjourn

Beaverhead County Study Commission Meeting
2025-10-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Tom Welch Room, 102 N Washington St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda

11:00amCall Meeting to OrderRoll Call- Establish quorumAction- Approval of Previous Meeting MinutesDiscussion- Interviews with County Commissioners and Dept HeadsDiscussion- Review of SurveyDiscussion- Attorney SelectionDiscussion & Action- Next Steps (Future Schedule of Meetings)Public Comments and Any Items Not Listed on the Agenda

12:00pmAdjourn Meeting

Beaverhead County Commissioners' Meeting
2025-10-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
Meetings will be livestreamed on YouTube live @BeaverheadcountyCommissioner

9:00 A.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Update on County Projects
Public Comment
Commissioners Report
Public Comment

9:30 A.M.
Discussion & Action- SWMT Conservation Coalition BLM WSA Releases
Public Comment

10:00 A.M.
New Business / Other Topics of Discussion
Public Comment
Payment of Invoices
Public Comment
Action on Previous Meeting Minutes
Public Comment

12:00 P.M.
Recess for lunch

1:30 P.M.
Public Comments Under County Jurisdiction Not on Agenda
Public Comment

4:00 P.M.
Adjourn

Beaverhead County Mental Health Local Advisory Counsel Meeting
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Tom Welch Room, 102 N Washington St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda

Introductions – Establish Quorum
Approval of Minutes – September 11, 2025, meeting
Action Items:
Discussion Regarding State of Mind Community Meeting Data
Updates
Local updates
Public Health Update
BH Coordinator Position Update
New Business
Adjourn

Beaverhead County Commissioners’ Meeting
2025-10-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
Meetings will be livestreamed on YouTube live @BeaverheadcountyCommissioner

9:00 A.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Update on County Projects
Public Comment
Commissioners Report
Public Comment

10:00 A.M.
Discussion & Action- Demars Family Transfer Appeal
Public Comment

11:00 A.M.
Drought Task Force
Public Comment

12:00 P.M.
Recess for lunch

1:30 P.M.
Safety Team Meeting
Public Comment

2:30 P.M.
Discussion- Looking for Public Opinion on Siting the State Women’s Prison in Beaverhead County
Public Comment

3:30 P.M.
Public Comments Under County Jurisdiction Not on Agenda
Public Comment
New Business / Other Topics of Discussion
Public Comment
Payment of Invoices
Public Comment
Action on Previous Meeting Minutes
Public Comment

4:00 P.M.
Adjourn

Beaverhead Conservation District Meeting
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | First Baptist Church, 125 S Idaho St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Our office is closed because of the government shutdown, our phones are also down, our website is undergoing a site migration and is not currently working. If you need to reach us, please email Jess at BeaverheadCD@gmail.com.

Agenda

The meeting will be in-person, but we can open a conference call line if anyone is interested, please let us know by noon the day of the meeting, if you would like to call into the meeting. If you would like to submit written comment, please do so by noon the day of the meeting to BeaverheadCD@gmail.com or in person at 420 Barrett St.
Call meeting to order
Approval of September 18th, 2025 minutes
Financial report
Partner Reports: NRCS, SMSP, Extension, Range Committee
DNRC Report- Catey Bauer
Education and Outreach Report
Old 310 business
BCD 2541 Violation, Boat Ramp, Big Hole River
BCD 2542 Violation, Irrigation Pipe buried in the road, Alder Creek
New 310 Business
BCD 2562 Carl Malesich, Beaverhead River, Headgate Cleanout
BCD 2563 Centennial Livestock, Medicine Lodge Creek, Pin and Plank replacement
BCD 2564 Matthew Harmon, Unnamed Tributary near Joseph Creek, 2 Culverts
Administrator’s Report
Beaverhead Watershed Committee Grant Reports
Old Business
New Business
Resolution 25-01 Adhere to MACD Resolution Process
Resolution 25-03 Stabilize and Build Capacity for Montana’s Forest Products Industry
Resolution 25-04 Resolution to Encourage Non-Governmental Organizations to “Qualify” for Ag Status Taxation
Resolution 25-05 Resolution to Adjust MT Wildlife and Parks Fee and Cannabis Tax Structure
Resolution 25-07 Process to Develop Legislation to Reform the Civil Penalty Provisions of the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act of 1975
Upcoming Events
Next meeting date – December 11th 6pm
Public Comment
Adjournment

**Please note the deadline for 310 permits is the 2nd Thursday of the month. Permits will be reviewed at the meeting on the third Thursday. Any work in streams or on streambanks requires a 310 permit per Montana Law on both private land and public land. This includes emergency work for flood control, CLEANING OUT HEADGATES THAT ARE FED BY STREAMS, etc. If you have questions, please call 683-3802.

Beaverhead Ambulance Services Special District Meeting
2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
Call to Order
Review and approve minutes of July 18, 2025, meeting.
Review and approve Treasurer’s Report.
Announcements
Old Business
Report regarding renewing the ambulance district and the process for receiving future tax revenues.
New Business
Next meeting will be January 16, 2026, at 10:00 in the Beaverhead County courthouse.
Public comment
Public comment on items of significant public interest not on the Agenda and within the jurisdiction of the Beaverhead Ambulance Services Special District Board.

Beaverhead County Commissioners’ Meeting
2025-10-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda

9:00 A.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Update on County Projects
Public Comment
Commissioners Report
Public Comment

9:30 A.M.
911 Communications Meeting
Public Comment

10:00 A.M.
Discussion & Action- Renewing the Lease for the Dillon Gun Range
Public Comment

10:30 A.M.
Payment of Invoices
Public Comment
Action on Previous Meeting Minutes
Public Comment

12:00 P.M.
Recess for lunch

1:30 P.M.
Public Comments Under County Jurisdiction Not on Agenda
Public Comment
New Business / Other Topics of Discussion
Public Comment

4:00 P.M.
Adjourn

Beaverhead County DUI Task Force Meeting
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Courthouse Break Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda

Welcome/Introductions/scribe – Pledge of Allegiance
Approve of May 22, 2025 & July 10, 2025 minutes
Treasurer Report
Correspondence
Recap:
Sober Rides update
Bar & Restaurant Incentive update
Parade
New Business:
Adjourn
Mark your calendars – next meeting _______________

Beaverhead Fire District 2 Meeting
2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Dillon Fire Hall, 405 N Idaho St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda

Call to order
Approval of Minutes from 09-16-2025 meeting
Public Comment
Approval of Warrants
Public Comment
Old Business
Public Comment
New Business
Public Comment
Chiefs Report
Public Comment
Public comment on subjects under the jurisdiction of Beaverhead Fire District #2 that is not on the agenda
Adjournment

Beaverhead County/City Board Of Health Meeting
2025-10-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
(Breakfast at 8:30 A.M.)

Call meeting to order ~ Establish Quorum
Beaverhead County Tobacco Prevention & Be The Change 406 Coalition Update
Discussion regarding a resolution about local clean air act
Public Health Update
Discussion about Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
DES Update
Sanitarian Report
Public Comment
Discussion and/or Action Items
Old Business~ Approval of November 14, 2024 Minutes
Nominations and Vote for Vice Chair Position
Discussion and Action: Revision of By-Laws
Public Discussion/Comments on Subjects Under BOH Jurisdiction Not on Agenda
New Business
Meeting Schedule~ Next meeting tentatively January 16, 2026
Adjourn the Meeting

Beaverhead County Commissioners’ Meeting
2025-10-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
Meetings will be livestreamed on YouTube live @BeaverheadcountyCommissioner

9:00 A.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Update on County Projects
Public Comment
Commissioners Report
Public Comment

10:00 A.M.
Discussion & Action- Renewing the Lease for the Dillon Gun Range
Public Comment

10:30 A.M.
Discussion & Action- DUI Task Force Invoice Approval
Public Comment

12:00 P.M.
Recess for lunch

1:30 P.M.
Public Comments Under County Jurisdiction Not on Agenda
Public Comment
New Business / Other Topics of Discussion
Public Comment
Payment of Invoices
Public Comment
Action on Previous Meeting Minutes
Public Comment

4:00 P.M.
Adjourn

Beaverhead County Weed Board Meeting
2025-10-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Tom Welch Room, 102 N Washington St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda

Public Comment: Items on the Agenda
Approval of Minutes from July 28, 2025 meeting
Financial Report
Non-Compliance
Weed Plan Review
Proposed Action: Approve, Amend, or Reject: Baldy View Minor Subdivision Noxious Weed Management and Revegetation Plan
2025 Project Review
Coordinator/Assistant Coordinator Report
Public Comment: Items not on the Agenda
Adjourn

Beaverhead County Commissioners’ Meeting
2025-11-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
Meetings will be livestreamed on YouTube live @BeaverheadcountyCommissioner

9:00 A.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Update on County Projects
Public Comment
Commissioners Report
Public Comment

10:00 A.M.
Chamber Update/ City Update
Public Comment

12:00 P.M.
Recess for lunch

1:30 P.M.
Discussion – Sober Rides Reimbursement Clarification
Public Comment

2:30 P.M.
Public Comments Under County Jurisdiction Not on Agenda
Public Comment
New Business / Other Topics of Discussion
Public Comment
Payment of Invoices
Public Comment
Action on Previous Meeting Minutes
Public Comment

4:00 P.M.
Adjourn

Beaverhead County Fair Board Meeting
2025-11-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
Call To Order
Amendments or Changes to Agenda
Introduction of Guests
Approval of Previous Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Facility Director’s Report
Ex. Director’s Report
Board Member Reports
Old Business
A. Fall Projects
B. Winterization
New Business
A. Water Truck
B. Winter Projects
Correspondence
Adjournment

Solid Waste Board Meeting
2025-11-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
Establish a quorum
Review and Action on August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
Landfill Manager’s Report
Discussion- Dell Canister Site
Discussion & Action- Madison County
Discussion & Action- UMW Donation
Engineers Report
Public Comment or other business
Next Meeting date – January 19, 2026
Adjourn

Beaverhead County Study Commission Meeting
2025-11-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
*all times are approximate*

11:00am
Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call- Establish quorum
Action- Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Discussion- County Attorney Q&A
Discussion- Update from Elections Administrator Regarding Timelines
Public Comments and Any Items Not Listed on the Agenda

12:00pm
Adjourn Meeting

Beaverhead County Commissioners’ Meeting
2025-11-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
Meetings will be livestreamed on YouTube live @BeaverheadcountyCommissioner

9:00 A.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Update on County Projects
Public Comment
Commissioners Report
Public Comment

9:30 A.M.
Discussion & Action- Resolution 2025-24 Intent to Consolidate Coroner with Sheriff Department
Public Comment

10:00 A.M.
Discussion & Action- Final Plat Approval Baldy View Minor Subdivision
Public Comment

10:30 A.M.
Discussion & Action- Karli King with MACo MCT
Public Comment

11:00 A.M.
Discussion- Seitz Insurance Safety Presentation
Public Comment

12:00 P.M.
Recess for lunch

1:30 P.M.
Safety Team Meeting
Public Comment

2:30 P.M.
Discussion & Action- Emergency Speed Ordinance Pioneer Drive
Public Comment

3:00 P.M.
Public Comments Under County Jurisdiction Not on Agenda
Public Comment
New Business / Other Topics of Discussion
Public Comment
Payment of Invoices
Public Comment
Action on Previous Meeting Minutes
Public Comment

4:00 P.M.
Adjourn

Beaverhead County Mental Health Local Advisory Counsel Meeting
2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Tom Welch Room, 102 N Washington St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda

Introductions – Establish Quorum
Approval of Minutes – October 9, 2025, meeting
Action Items:
Updates
1. Judy Ulrich- testimonial on experiences with services
2. Local updates
3. Public Health Update
New Business
Adjourn

Beaverhead County Planning Board Meeting
2025-11-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
**All times are approximate**

1:00 P.M.
Non-Action Planning Board & Staff Training- Legislative updates presented by MACo Land Use Attorney, Karen Alley

3:00 P.M.
Minutes and Reports
Minutes of September 11, 2025 Meeting
Planning Board Member Reports
Planner’s Report
Public Comments & Questions

3:30 P.M.
Public Comments & Questions of Non-Agenda Items

4:00 P.M.
Adjourn

Beaverhead County Commissioners’ Meeting
2025-11-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda

9:00 A.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Update on County Projects
Public Comment
Commissioners Report
Public Comment

11:00 A.M.
Municipal Election Canvas
Public Comment

12:00 P.M.
Recess for lunch

1:30 P.M.
Public Comments Under County Jurisdiction Not on Agenda
Public Comment
New Business / Other Topics of Discussion
Public Comment
Payment of Invoices
Public Comment
Action on Previous Meeting Minutes
Public Comment

4:00 P.M.
Adjourn

Beaverhead County Commissioners' Meeting
2025-11-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
Meetings will be livestreamed on YouTube live @BeaverheadcountyCommissioner

9:00 A.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Update on County Projects
Public Comment
Commissioners Report
Public Comment

9:30 A.M.
Discussion and Action- Resolution 2025-26 Authorizing the Submission of a Montana Coal Endowment Program Infrastructure Planning Grant
Public Comment

10:00 A.M.
Discussion and Action- Appoint Vacancy on Hospital Public District Board
Public Comment

12:00 P.M.
Recess for lunch

1:30 P.M.
Public Comments Under County Jurisdiction Not on Agenda
Public Comment
New Business / Other Topics of Discussion
Public Comment
Payment of Invoices
Public Comment
Action on Previous Meeting Minutes
Public Comment

4:00 P.M.
Adjourn

Beaverhead County Commissioners’ Meeting
2025-12-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda

9:00 A.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Update on County Projects
Public Comment
Commissioners Report
Public Comment

9:30 A.M.
Discussion and Action- Records Retention Elections Office
Public Comment

10:00 A.M.
Seeking Public Comment on the Intent to Consolidate Coroners Office with Sheriff Office
Public Comment

12:00 P.M.
Recess for lunch

1:30 P.M.
Public Comments Under County Jurisdiction Not on Agenda
Public Comment
New Business / Other Topics of Discussion
Public Comment
Payment of Invoices
Public Comment
Action on Previous Meeting Minutes
Public Comment

4:00 P.M.
Adjourn

Beaverhead County Study Commission Meeting
2025-12-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
*all times are approximate*

11:00am
Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call- Establish quorum
Action- Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Discussion- Discuss Creation of the Final Report
Public Comments and Any Items Not Listed on the Agenda

12:00pm
Adjourn Meeting

Beaverhead County Commissioners’ Meeting
2025-12-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda

9:00 A.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Update on County Projects
Public Comment
Commissioners Report
Public Comment

9:30 A.M.
Discussion and Action- Resolution 2025-27 Ordering the Consolidation of the County Coroner with the County Sheriff
Public Comment

12:00 P.M.
Recess for lunch

1:30 P.M.
Discussion – MACo HCT Beaverhead Claims
Public Comment

2:30 P.M.
Public Comments Under County Jurisdiction Not on Agenda
Public Comment
New Business / Other Topics of Discussion
Public Comment
Payment of Invoices
Public Comment
Action on Previous Meeting Minutes
Public Comment

4:00 P.M.
Adjourn

Beaverhead County Mental Health Local Advisory Counsel Meeting
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Tom Welch Room, 102 N Washington St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda

Introductions – Establish Quorum
Approval of Minutes – November 13, 2025, meeting
Action Items:
Updates
Discuss possible funding for the RAC
MESAA Update
Local updates
Public Health Update
New Business
Adjourn

Beaverhead Conservation District Meeting
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:00 | NRCS, 420 Barrett St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
Our phones are down, If you need to reach us, please email Jess at BeaverheadCD@gmail.com
The meeting will be in-person, but we can open a conference call line if anyone is interested, please let us know by noon the day of the meeting, if you would like to call into the meeting. If you would like to submit written comment, please do so by noon the day of the meeting to BeaverheadCD@gmail.com or in person at 420 Barrett St.

Call meeting to order
Approval of October 16th, 2025 minutes
Financial report
Partner Reports: NRCS, SMSP, Extension, Range Committee
Education and Outreach Report
Old 310 business
BCD 2541 Violation, Boat Ramp, Big Hole River (Wait till spring)
BCD 2542 Violation, Irrigation Pipe buried in the road, Alder Creek (Dismissed)
New 310 Business
BCD 2565 Tanner Lagge, Blacktail Creek, Bank Stabilization
BCD 2566 Donnie Benson, Blacktail Creek, Bank Stabilization and Bridge
BCD 2567 Scott Olsen, Jaunke Creek, Ditch cleanout and bank repair
BCD 2568 Allen Martinell, Lima Dam/Red Rock River, Cleanout
Administrator’s Report
Beaverhead Watershed Committee Grant Reports
Grasshopper Creek Mine Tailings Stream Bank Stabilization project is finished
Old Business
New Business
310 fines restructuring
Upcoming Events
DNRC Report- Catey Bauer
Next meeting date – January 15th 6pm
Public Comment
Adjournment
**Please note the deadline for 310 permits is the 2nd Thursday of the month. Permits will be reviewed at the meeting on the third Thursday. Any work in streams or on streambanks requires a 310 permit per Montana Law on both private land and public land. This includes emergency work for flood control, CLEANING OUT HEADGATES THAT ARE FED BY STREAMS, etc. If you have questions, please call 683-3802.

Beaverhead County Commissioners' Meeting
2025-12-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
Meetings will be livestreamed on YouTube live @BeaverheadcountyCommissioner

9:00 A.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Update on County Projects
Public Comment
Commissioners Report
Public Comment

10:00 A.M.
LEPC Meeting
Public Comment

12:00 P.M.
Recess for lunch

1:30 P.M.
Public Comments Under County Jurisdiction Not on Agenda
Public Comment
New Business / Other Topics of Discussion
Public Comment
Payment of Invoices
Public Comment
Action on Previous Meeting Minutes
Public Comment

4:00 P.M.
Adjourn

Beaverhead County Tax Appeal Board Meeting
2025-12-16 09:30 - 14:30 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda

9:30 A.M.
Reorganization of the Board
Action on Previous Meeting Minutes

10:00 A.M.
Strizic Tax Appeal Hearing
Deliberation
Action – Tax Appeal Board
Decision

11:30 A.M.
Peshehonoff Tax Appeal Hearing
Deliberation
Action – Tax Appeal Board

Recess

1:00 P.M.
Frank Tax Appeal Hearing
Deliberation
Action – Tax Appeal Board
Decision

Adjourn

Beaverhead County Commissioners’ Meeting
2025-12-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2 S. Pacific St, Dillon, MT, 59725, United States
Agenda
Meetings will be livestreamed on YouTube live @BeaverheadcountyCommissioner

9:00 A.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Update on County Projects
Public Comment
Commissioners Report
Public Comment

10:00 A.M.
Discussion & Action- Resolution 2025-28 Intent of Dissolution Fox Run Special District
Public Comment

10:30 A.M.
Discussion & Action- Appointing Members to Various County Boards
Public Comment

11:00 A.M.
Discussion & Action- MDT Beaverhead County MOU Regarding Blacktail Signs
Public Comment

12:00 P.M.
Recess for lunch

1:30 P.M.
Public Comments Under County Jurisdiction Not on Agenda
Public Comment
New Business / Other Topics of Discussion
Public Comment
Payment of Invoices
Public Comment
Action on Previous Meeting Minutes
Public Comment

4:00 P.M.
Adjourn
