Finance Committee Approves $3M Expenditure Report Including Filtration System Claim

The Finance and Budget Committee meeting held on July 16, 2025, in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana, focused on reviewing the expenditure reports for the fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The meeting commenced with a brief overview of the expenditure report, which revealed that approximately half of the $2 million reported for fiscal year 2025 was attributed to a significant claim from Wigan Corporation for a new filtration system at the Molten Water Treatment Plant. This claim was noted as unusual due to its size and the nature of the project.

Commissioner O'Leary raised a question regarding a specific claim related to a weed sprayer for the Parks and Recreation Department. It was clarified that this was indeed a piece of equipment rather than a contracted service, and it would be operated by the Parks Department.

The committee proceeded to approve two expenditure lists: one for the previous fiscal year amounting to $1,087,994.48 and another for the current fiscal year totaling $2,988,062.78. Both motions passed unanimously with a vote of 6-0.

Additionally, a budget transfer of $7,500 from the general fund was discussed to cover costs associated with new printers for the Treasurer's Office. The meeting concluded without further questions or concerns, indicating a smooth approval process for the financial matters at hand.