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Chris Kellogg, who identified himself as speaking on behalf of the Ramsey School Board and superintendent, told the committee, “The safety concerns remain.” Tyson Gunderson, a Ramsey School Board member, pressed the committee for a decision and said, “The delay endangers our kids,” describing repeated meetings and his frustration at the lack of a final contract.

Committee members explained the procedural history: the full council previously approved a sale communication but not a final resolution because the parties could not agree on contract terms. Council Chair Morgan told the meeting there is a rule that this body cannot vote on the same communication twice, so staff and the County Attorney recommended introducing a new communication and then resubmitting a revised resolution once both parties agree to contract language. The County Attorney said she preferred to “clean the process up and start fresh” and rework the resolution before submitting it for a full council vote.

No final vote on the property purchase occurred at the committee meeting. Committee leadership said they would reconvene after a scheduled Committee of the Whole session to continue the discussion once revised documents are available.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 14, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Representatives of Ramsey School asked the Butte‑Silver Bow Judiciary Committee to authorize purchase of a 2‑acre parcel north of Ramsey School to replace deteriorating modular classrooms and address safety concerns.","taxTitle","Silver Bow County, Montana","taxId",29956,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6231903,"County attorney reworks FOIA procedure; committee holds draft for final edits",433,524000,957000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3427871-c3b023e785fe4db9407c1157e0aac93d&start=524&end=957","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3427871-c3b023e785fe4db9407c1157e0aac93d/thumbnail_524000.jpg","/articles/6231903/Silver-Bow-County/Montana/County-attorney-reworks-FOIA-procedure-committee-holds-draft-for-final-edits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6231903-177ef200d196850db3aba554127c69a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775379449&Signature=Nyfmw5c2Tc6sghmayKaf-v5SJafi8r8Ryw5bUm5Pv-zRCnYf0hxHS3H8eXy00rohN1bfGlDjepr4KflA7g2PiVyJFkcWzzxUFcPOpb1jvgEmRrlOFUuA1qvNXynPc1U2KjGrHjIKPqQT51avYJGu9Y-8DA~I1rJSDwW99g7aRuxdREsXEAvjsolYQrJUMnEcp29vXJzQQEsRy2YsnBekQpa4wVA73hlTDqk6xQBfeDva6D9hpwiqJM6yf4nknxdnfj4hnd98Ugb31R0pmQ54w9SkfXAXVIA6DaZvQ4Kz~9GFPAZw8zq2CRZ9jhjOmNJW6MH5JK4nMKF94R4yU9sSyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Butte‑Silver Bow County Attorney presented an updated draft policy and resolution to standardize how the county responds to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and asked the committee to review the revisions before final adoption. The committee voted to hold communication 2020579 in abeyance to allow one last round of edits.

The county attorney said, “once a request for records has been received, the Butte Silverberg County Attorney's Office will notify the individual making the request within 30 days of receiving the request of the estimated time required to complete the request and the costs associated with the request.” The draft also moves the intake and permanent storage of completed requests from the Clerk and Recorder’s Office to the County Attorney’s Office.

Committee members discussed two separate timeframes included in the draft: a 30‑calendar‑day timeline to provide an estimate of completion and costs, and a proposed 10‑day acknowledgment to confirm receipt. Commissioner Dan Callahan asked whether the 30 days were calendar or business days; the committee confirmed the draft intent was 30 calendar days. Commissioners also raised workload and cost concerns with using certified mail for acknowledgments, and suggested email should be a standard, low‑cost option. The county attorney said she will draft a standard notification form to be emailed or mailed depending on the requester’s preference.

Following questions and suggested edits, Chairwoman Michelle Shea moved and the committee seconded a motion to hold Communication 2020579 in abeyance so staff can incorporate the changes and return with a final draft.","Butte‑Silver Bow County Attorney presented an updated draft FOIA/resolution that would centralize records requests in the County Attorney’s Office, add a 30‑day notice to requesters of estimated completion time and costs, and propose an initial acknowledgement; the committee voted to hold the communication in abeyance for final drafting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6231908,"Committee advances resolution to authorize $810,000 intergovernmental loan for landfill compactor",262,129000,391000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3427871-c3b023e785fe4db9407c1157e0aac93d&start=129&end=391","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3427871-c3b023e785fe4db9407c1157e0aac93d/thumbnail_129000.jpg","/articles/6231908/Silver-Bow-County/Montana/Committee-advances-resolution-to-authorize-810000-intergovernmental-loan-for-landfill-compactor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6231908-fec529e9cee641825d1097070cc94e84/orig.mp4?Expires=1775379449&Signature=DBO5Odtr6EygdyfpxM-9G8tOI8B95Y~GalDgwzot9TEFHPi5LukzVIhPT07uq5dBz4egHWGIlpVcFQJbxJeLMP8x9CbjHcmC1I6ptniykVQSvCUd6GDdd9Ygx7-z-9RT2DJx1Sf2XqrmAAM-CjxfJMescwXfMSAUMPIZSXgEQeiNSnoh4sdXHJNvES9tQKHvetySQI03sZ1h0X~Et~v-qla8EZ4Tl48RM2iYJZ8rlZdkHWOC6L8FRzNkwsBib7NT84mQsuPGieQYq2O7o2Wg7MMLx5FmIbAal-ZJgeSU2yNRAf5o4sG9B7bK2h~MTmMPDeK2NASCnnFoKZ6HxC2TqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Butte‑Silver Bow County’s Judiciary Committee voted to move Resolution 2025‑21 to final reading, a measure authorizing the chief executive and finance and budget director to execute a variable‑rate intergovernmental promissory note from the general fund to the Solid Waste Division to purchase a compactor priced at $810,000.

The resolution would allow the county to loan funds from its general fund to the landfill rather than seek bank financing, using the Montana Board of Investments' intercap rate structure so the interest rate adjusts annually. Director Hassler, Finance and Budget Director, said, “The money will be paid back to the general fund with interest over a period of 10 years.”

Committee members pressed for clarification on why the county was using an intergovernmental loan instead of a bank loan or bond. Director Hassler explained the difference: a bank loan would be fixed‑rate and likely higher today, while the intercap program uses a variable rate tied to market movements and is adjusted every February. He noted that similar intergovernmental loans have been used in the past for equipment purchases, citing earlier loans between Metro Sewer and Transit for buses.

Commissioner Hattie Thatcher moved to advance Resolution 2025‑21 to final reading; a second was recorded and the motion carried on a voice vote.

The resolution authorizes a 10‑year repayment schedule and follows the county’s preference to avoid bond covenants and debt service requirements that accompany issuance of revenue bonds. If the resolution clears final reading, the county will proceed with the promissory note and equipment purchase under the terms described.","The Butte‑Silver Bow Judiciary Committee voted to move Resolution 2025‑21 to final reading, enabling the county to enter an intergovernmental promissory note from the general fund to the Solid Waste Division to purchase an $810,000 BOMAG compactor with a variable interest rate tied to the Montana Board of Investments intercap program.","actionData","errors"]

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Ramsey School leaders urge council to approve 2‑acre purchase for expansion; commission discusses restarting process

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Committee advances resolution to authorize $810,000 intergovernmental loan for landfill compactor