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Auditor Theron told the commission that under MCA 7-8-101 the county may sell property not necessary for county business to another political subdivision without bidding; the commission adopted resolution 2025-058 to sell a surplus 2008 Ford Wildland engine to Central Valley Fire District. No public comment was offered prior to the vote.

Justine Swanson, the county chief financial officer, presented two resolutions to establish funds: fund 7376 to track revenues and expenses for the Firelight Meadows Water and Sewer District (the district was created following a May 6 election), and fund 3626 to serve as the debt-service fund for Big Sky Fire Station No. 3. Commissioners approved both resolutions.

Treasurer Maureen Horton presented the April treasurer's report and provided an update on the Motor Vehicle Division. Horton said the office was \"4 people short\" in April but has since filled the positions and reopened the information window. Despite the staffing shortage, she reported the motor vehicle office processed more than 8,000 transactions in April.

All motions were seconded and carried by voice vote.
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The commission held a brief public comment period and discussed a contested seat on the City–County Board of Health. Commissioner remarks supported reappointing Sherry Watson, who sought another three-year term, over a competing applicant, Jody Hedges. A commissioner moved to appoint Sherry Watson to a term expiring June 28, 2028; the motion carried.

The commission then approved a slate of additional appointments and reappointments, including:
- Allen McClain Jr., reappointed to a three-year term on the Big Sky Meadow Trails Recreation and Park Special District (term to expire April 1, 2028).
- John Edwards and Michael Lapp, reappointed to two-year terms on the Consolidated Board of Adjustments (terms to expire June 30, 2027).
- Bruce Grubbs, reappointed to a three-year term on the Gallatin County Urban Transportation District (term to expire July 1, 2028).
- Gene Townsend, reappointed to a three-year term on the HRDC Board of Directors (term to expire July 1, 2028).
- Dan Treinen, reappointed to a three-year term on the Tax Appeal Board (term to expire July 1, 2028).
- Jason Faturos and Delbert Turman, reappointed to three-year terms on the West Yellowstone Hebgen Basin Refuse District (terms to expire June 30, 2028).

Commissioners noted the appointments were advertised in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle and on the county website to meet notice requirements. The commission thanked appointees for their service.
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Christopher Scott of Gallatin County Planning told the commission the actions before them — acceptance of a public right-of-way easement for Nash Road, acceptance of interior road dedications (Nash Road, Glendale Loop, Riley Road, Holtz Lane), and an improvements agreement covering paving and trail construction — complete conditions required for final plat approval.

The commissioners accepted the Nash Road public-right-of-way easement and the interior road dedications by separate resolutions and authorized the chair to accept an improvements agreement that allows the subdivider to complete paving and trails under a financial guarantee. Planning staff said the subdivider provided a letter of credit equal to 150% of the estimated cost of the improvements; that guarantee will expire one year after the improvements’ completion deadline.

Scott said completion of the improvements is required prior to May 1 (year not specified in materials) and that the county attorney reviewed the agreement and financial guarantee as acceptable. With those items in place, a commissioner moved to grant final plat approval; the commission adopted staff findings and approved the final plat.

Scott credited planner Reagan Frew for preparing the staff report and noted that the approvals complete conditions 22 and 30 of the preliminary plat review. The approvals allow the developer, Ashrail LLC, to proceed toward building individual home lots subject to the listed conditions and to the county’s subdivision regulations.

No public comments were offered during the hearings for the easements, dedications or final plat.","The county commission approved a set of resolutions and an improvements agreement tied to the Summit Major Subdivision, completing conditions for final plat approval of a 56.97-acre site to be divided into 35 single-family lots.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6167551,"Gallatin County advances first reading of ordinance to ban camping on unincorporated public land",1537,1233000,2770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5410750-4fa9fef15d098e2b3750072875e9ac60&start=1233&end=2770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5410750-4fa9fef15d098e2b3750072875e9ac60/thumbnail_1233000.jpg","/articles/6167551/Gallatin-County/Montana/Gallatin-County-advances-first-reading-of-ordinance-to-ban-camping-on-unincorporated-public-land","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6167551-5ec47ce1d0ff681dd62cfb0b75a64d55/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171834&Signature=AVvzBljFRYznNwWOgrEIM9ZfOCnVBwYCJznhfZyh3FVtPs-ENx~wuR0T-Q9DRzYJrVSuCrfiHS53D8SUbCxT~8izViJ8ALGEoSz~92OuC-2OEUA-0LPeUZXh7HWuThuYKkMsQ6Qfu1-2-tc7fULpw~JZ~uDYxa2kVNZCp3axMsiKJvfypSkEEZH-v0Akj7LMs1ULas8Ivmvdxo-i88PcqlFzvZz2GgqhdAotg9XViaq1h3YK1ZjSkxnqjmM6Ape3NbEIRwu-vyKJMmOVChNe6UcJ2OWFcVPS9yNl7fNCOMmFKUzdgcR6mgDzb4xSQ-T6YVR6AMeGhYdRKG5kNrb56A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gallatin County commissioners held a first reading July 1 of a proposed ordinance that would prohibit camping on public property and public rights of way in unincorporated areas of the county.

Deputy County Attorney Leanne Certain, who introduced the ordinance, said its purpose is “to promote the health, safety, and general well welfare of the citizens of Gallatin County as well as our public property” and described the measure’s definitions, enforcement and penalties.

The ordinance text defines camping and public rights of way, grants the county authority to regulate public property and roads, and makes camping where not expressly permitted a misdemeanor. Certain said the penalty for a violation is a fine up to $500 and imprisonment up to 10 days.

Sheriff Dan Springer told the commission the measure is intended as an enforcement tool of \"last resort.\" \"The idea here is not to criminalize, you know, urban camping,\" Springer said. \"The intention here is to have the enforcement tool if needed and when needed.\" He and commissioners said the sheriff’s office will continue community policing and outreach to connect people to services.

Members of the public gave mixed comments. Kathy Tatum of Bozeman urged the county to “eradicate urban camping once and for all,” saying growth in Bozeman has strained local law enforcement. Another speaker, Eric of Bozeman, said the ordinance “lacks nuance and specificity” and urged the county to ensure shelter and services are available before criminalizing camping.

Commissioners and staff said they reviewed Bozeman’s approach, considered a permit-based model and concluded the county lacks the capacity and scale of complaints to administer a permit program. One commissioner said the sheriff’s office receives roughly 60 camping-related complaints per year and that the county has invested in shelter and services in recent years, including support for HRDC’s Homeward Point and mobile crisis services.

The commission voted to advance the ordinance on first reading; the second reading is scheduled for July 15. If adopted on second reading, the ordinance would take effect 30 days after that action.

The commission and staff emphasized that the ordinance text is designed to be legally plain and administrable while leaving enforcement discretion and any detailed protocols to law enforcement leadership and partnering service providers.","The Gallatin County Commission completed a first reading July 1 of a proposed ordinance that would make camping on county-owned property and rights of way in unincorporated areas a misdemeanor; the commission set a second reading for July 15.","actionData","errors"]

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