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Hewitt said the variance applicant had not provided sufficient evidence to show an alternative system would protect drinking-water resources, so the health board recommended against approving the variance. Hewitt described the parcel as small and close to a creek and said district sanitarians raised concerns about whether a gravity-flow drain field would be feasible given local soil and terrain. She said the appeals process for the denial goes to \"EQ.\"

Hewitt also reported public-health activity this quarter: 348 vaccinations delivered through five clinics at schools, businesses and long-term-care facilities; 15 COVID-19 cases with one hospitalization; nine influenza hospitalizations and two influenza deaths. The health board discussed influenza, COVID, hepatitis B and hepatitis C vaccination efforts and public-health emergency preparedness trainings.

On the animal-control front, the health board received a presentation from a Lewistown police officer and from the county sheriff about dog-bite codes and citation processes. Hewitt summarized that reported dog bites are typically followed up through medical and law-enforcement channels and that some jurisdictions use multi-strike approaches for dangerous dogs; she noted local codes and penalties are implemented by judges in some cases.

The health-board actions and public-health statistics were reported to the Lewistown City Commission as part of routine board-and-commission reports; the commission did not take separate action on these county items during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Lewistown, Montana City Commission Meeting May 5, 2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","A Fergus County health board meeting discussed a denied septic-system variance near a creek, reported recent vaccination activity and dog-bite response protocols; commissioners summarized the discussion in their board reports to the Lewistown City Commission.","taxTitle","City of Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana","taxId",79829,"location","Montana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6063203,"Dana Gooden reappointed to Lewistown Police Commission for three-year term",277,1444000,1721000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3270165-3cf478871fc1a9d26135848fd8bc5f83&start=1444&end=1721","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3270165-3cf478871fc1a9d26135848fd8bc5f83/thumbnail_1444000.jpg","/articles/6063203/Montana/Dana-Gooden-reappointed-to-Lewistown-Police-Commission-for-three-year-term","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6063203-f77e88014959d4dba5be13791d576eb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775238973&Signature=fvW9UHN0XnVyDNbjpbZhNaBaIauF1552BV9-aiIxuktlvkafkdJpM19HxMwP3ZFi8mayqv7JJobfzTfTYDpKcp0uzrVvy-0EsSyA2ApLYLdImh6qQfixIGKtY9GGyrBLJ7Pu76Bzba~NSBhlRl91E5KOkszs4bv-EtAOw31L5aadvOBDjK~KzNGyLUZrqroLZ1DBhAewuR3kPbIrSFyrtuD~nDxo29Sit-IH4ypaXvCTM1wTp8YOXertlpr2o9UeMy7Pvi1SUYzFqPt9GgYXBC4qALDbtPeS7Oytz8iXZNxMIF0H2C1uBLTJCt88pN73xFCJmQXH4b3O3ixO7aBzPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lewistown City Commission reappointed Dana Gooden to a three-year term on the City of Lewistown Police Commission.

City Manager Holly Stokes described the police commission as a three-member, public advisory group that participates in hiring interviews and offers community-perspective input on candidates. Stokes said commission members serve three-year volunteer terms and meet as needed, roughly three to four times per year.

A motion to reappoint Gooden was moved and seconded; the commission then took a roll-call vote in favor. Commissioners discussed that the positions are volunteer and that members could be compensated at a nominal rate (the transcript noted $10 per day as a possible compensation amount, but that compensation is not established in the minutes). Stokes said the commission had provided community perspective on prior hiring lists and that two police positions will be opening soon.

The reappointment was approved by roll call. No other conditions or changes to the commission's role were recorded.","The Lewistown City Commission voted to reappoint Dana Gooden to a three-year term on the Police Commission; commissioners discussed the volunteer nature of the role and meeting frequency.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6063207,"Lewistown approves $260,000 bid to replace City Hall concrete",183,1724000,1907000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3270165-3cf478871fc1a9d26135848fd8bc5f83&start=1724&end=1907","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3270165-3cf478871fc1a9d26135848fd8bc5f83/thumbnail_1724000.jpg","/articles/6063207/Montana/Lewistown-approves-260000-bid-to-replace-City-Hall-concrete","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6063207-c049a374c426284ed0e2ee91ab3f2dd7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775238973&Signature=IxZrDNCPZOs3f~9PVqgY9SzoFnVR2lulFFgXEHblOqC9DgwAgOUije5r3IQ5OpuT3ybzdd7cQjkGoqyXNuyr0-MZDhndUtUnCUB9ClWzt9~GykJNdDGOdvg6loskinI3hGB4dyLs5jlPejbjBcAtjadGGOT0xbT6LUXqw8e35ELLZTbSRk7jg9nEPzCOMWfYNVYQD8TaBGxAgsV8iK6KbTscmGoM2e9x3vEznDFGrUkIAEf9SCsEyFExVetUJoC-3fa04tQiaNhQeVYB2r2NQWpUmGunLHCmATGSTYDgDxoSBkw4yR3xOhi-Qh-JU7qfD62zB69crDsjKaQp1JGPsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lewistown City Commission approved a $260,000 contract with Century Construction to replace concrete in front of City Hall, including sidewalks, curbs, accessible entrances and the fire-department driveway.

City Manager Holly Stokes told commissioners the project is the second of two items covered by state grant funding; the first was a generator and battery backup for the police department. Stokes said the concrete work includes replacing the curb and gutter, full-length sidewalks, two accessible entrances and a reinforced driveway to accommodate heavy fire apparatus.

The bid of $260,000 came from one responsive bidder, Century Construction, and was lower than the city estimate. Commissioners confirmed the grant covers 75% of the project and the city will provide a 25% match from building maintenance funds. Stokes said the city's slip-up grant allocation was roughly $480,000 split between this concrete project and the generator project, with the generator costing about $175,000.

Commissioners discussed staging for the fire department so rigs would not need to be parked outside during construction. Stokes said the city expects to use available space at the airport and public works to avoid leaving trucks exposed to weather.

A motion to approve the bid was made and seconded; a roll-call vote recorded recorded ayes and no recorded no votes. The motion carried and the contract award to Century Construction was approved.","The Lewistown City Commission approved a $260,000 bid from Century Construction to replace sidewalks, curbs and the fire-department driveway at City Hall, using state grant funds plus a 25% city match from building maintenance funds.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6063212,"Lewistown proclaims May 2025 as Historic Preservation Month",123,111000,234000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3270165-3cf478871fc1a9d26135848fd8bc5f83&start=111&end=234","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3270165-3cf478871fc1a9d26135848fd8bc5f83/thumbnail_111000.jpg","/articles/6063212/Montana/Lewistown-proclaims-May-2025-as-Historic-Preservation-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6063212-ec7a93d81dff6e14a082dacf98f76a84/orig.mp4?Expires=1775238973&Signature=XyjLByYAxKaaSMNmhrNXabPKd46wb4OftuicnOQzoVjVcYz21bUmhGLlcR-dw4WBLee~zYPTErCdt45mG8k3kr027QG8ZCRlEs0rJ8DDqVcs-V402xD6ssWEBOjyBzSsn3XeCeF9KXCwIvTqfoZ3lxUN8JjETsGHa4b6MwZDg9hLWI2OvQvzxZXRbMEEE8sALGJuGKKWKuHO7kDFyShlzhtn5oF7UuXQXd6x-w2CmBWx66vzBxujysL24Wwep06uetSglL9GZkfqoHkcx4dy60euuT9z0iRt4lJ~u8~D4icVvX5qvMucF5Q9FhMt25Fy46~BjkPWWeCBOr7oX5qt2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lewistown City Commission voted to recognize May 2025 as Historic Preservation Month in Lewistown, citing the city's architectural heritage and local preservation work.

The proclamation, read during the commission meeting, said historic preservation helps manage growth, revitalize neighborhoods and maintain Lewistown's distinctive character. It also referenced the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2025 theme, \"preserving history, building community.\" The commission called on residents to join in celebrations and support preservation efforts.

Commissioners framed the proclamation as part of broader efforts to promote local history and community pride. The text presented at the meeting noted Lewistown's early settlement and railroad history as examples of the city's heritage.

The proclamation was approved during the meeting; no formal dissent was recorded in the meeting transcript. The commission did not attach specific next steps or funding in the record of the proclamation.

The recognition coincides with the Historic Resource Commission's scheduled event later in the month and is intended as a civic observance rather than a regulatory change.","The Lewistown City Commission approved a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as National Historic Preservation Month and called on residents to support local preservation efforts.","actionData","errors"]

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