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County staff summarized eligibility guidance from the Department of Revenue: the rebate is intended for qualifying property owners who have used the residence as their primary home for at least seven months. The county message said the rebate amount is up to $400 and that the Department of Revenue’s website provides the full application and guidance.

The commission also noted that Sept. 1 is the deadline to apply for a free solid-waste decal for 100% disabled veterans or an unmarried spouse of a 100% disabled veteran. The application may be picked up at the public-works office or obtained online; applicants must submit required paperwork by the Sept. 1 deadline.

Why this matters: The property tax rebate and homestead-exemption information affects homeowners’ tax filings and eligibility for a reduction next tax year. The solid-waste decal helps reduce or eliminate county landfill fees for qualifying disabled veterans or eligible spouses.

County staff did not provide a contact name in the meeting record for these announcements; residents were directed to the Montana Department of Revenue website for rebate details and to county public works for the decal application.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025 August 27 Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Broadwater County officials on Aug. 26 reminded residents that the Montana Department of Revenue’s property tax rebate application runs Aug. 15–Oct. 1 and that Sept. 1 is the deadline to apply for a free solid-waste decal for 100% disabled veterans or eligible spouses.","taxTitle","Broadwater County, Montana","taxId",76384,"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},6483518,"Votes at a glance: Broadwater County Commission tables Reiser transfer, approves Counts subdivision and several claims",139,290000,429000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5693740-cee43382448e5a4b66764fb70e183efa&start=290&end=429","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5693740-cee43382448e5a4b66764fb70e183efa/thumbnail_290000.jpg","/articles/6483518/Broadwater-County/Montana/Votes-at-a-glance-Broadwater-County-Commission-tables-Reiser-transfer-approves-Counts-subdivision-and-several-claims","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483518-57e9fc3f3e969b67e4df4cf1fea04eec/orig.mp4?Expires=1775923171&Signature=gHQirnJM3g1PGbZ9nvv~ne-hmUJlhxlqyGsLfczfj~29SK8pgWstpz4w~cyVk-pZifBfcF~IkSew2-YW0Y7qSUYftLl~mrU7I32Y3wB1YtYvfklC2K~HKBJ~7CMGdcxdV2nDQemcY~c7D6C1NwRGcxtWR9Sm6s-ue2IghOf9HWXeX93RNJv9AEQrKAg6W9sUcAe4eqUop8Ru4wjMk7nQBsjiVS9RVLDOyxbCWF7rtj19YMeNZlTKqn8QAIutPG5OC~NAgMCSptIeVuxbuN-VNmo7AfcGQy3xvLwhP9PklumcQWCvXYZUz8e---5UpB32x2VN~RcGqyaBlKRE78kfrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Broadwater County Commission on Aug. 26 took a series of largely routine actions: it tabled a requested Reiser family transfer exemption, approved the final plat for the Counts Hay and Cattle minor subdivision and approved consent items that included minutes and several claims and payroll.

Why this matters: The subdivision approval allows the developer to complete the final plat filing with the clerk and recorder after meeting listed conditions; the claims approvals include a large airport-related invoice that county staff said is paid through a grant, meaning the county serves as a pass-through payer.

Key outcomes

- Reiser family transfer exemption request — tabled until Sept. 3. Commissioners made and seconded a motion to table the item after the county received a written request from Kathy Foote, the representative of Helen Reiser. The commission voted to table the item. One commissioner announced a recusal for this item during the meeting record (name not specified in the transcript).

- Counts Hay and Cattle minor subdivision — final plat approved. Nicole Brown, Broadwater County community development director, presented the final-plat packet and said the subdivider met the conditions of approval. Conditions noted in the staff report and approved by the commission included compliance with applicable state and county regulations, a letter from Broadwater County environmental health officer Megan Bullock for on-site wastewater and well siting (no DEQ review required because the parcel exceeds 20 acres), electronic plat files submitted to county staff, U.S. Postal Service approval of mailbox locations, an approved fire-protection plan assigned by the county rural fire district chief Ed Shindle (the fire chief requested a $1,000 check, which staff redacted from posted materials), an approved weed-management plan signed by the county weed board, a right-to-farm declaration to be filed with covenants, proof of taxes paid for the current year and a certificate or abstract of title showing ownership before final filing. The commission moved and seconded to approve the final plat and voted in favor.

- Consent and administrative approvals — approved. The commission approved minutes for Aug. 13 and Aug. 20. The commission approved several claims and payroll: a claim for $853,459.22 (county staff said a large portion of that amount is for airport work and is covered by a grant), claims of $39,957.73 and $88,166.69, a claim of $1,747.78, and payroll in the amount of $308,194.99. Each motion to approve the claims and payroll was made, seconded and approved without extended discussion.

Quotes and context

Nicole Brown, Broadwater County community development director, summarized the subdivision conditions and noted that some materials (for example, check details) were redacted before posting online for privacy. She said the final plat documents will be presented to the clerk and recorder at the appropriate time for signatures.

The commission record shows votes taken by voice (“Aye”) after motions were made and seconded; the transcript did not record individual roll-call votes or numeric tallies.

What’s next: The Reiser family transfer exemption request is scheduled to return to the commission agenda on Sept. 3. For the Counts subdivision, staff and the subdivider will complete the filing steps (signatures, recording) required by the conditions of approval.","At its Aug. 26 meeting the Broadwater County Commission unanimously tabled a Reiser family transfer exemption request until Sept. 3, approved the Counts Hay and Cattle minor subdivision final plat and approved a set of consent items including minutes, multiple claims (one large airport-related claim) and payroll.",{"_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},6483522,"Broadwater County notified of a West Nile virus case in Toston area; officials advise precautions",42,66000,108000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5693740-cee43382448e5a4b66764fb70e183efa&start=66&end=108","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5693740-cee43382448e5a4b66764fb70e183efa/thumbnail_66000.jpg","/articles/6483522/Broadwater-County/Montana/Broadwater-County-notified-of-a-West-Nile-virus-case-in-Toston-area-officials-advise-precautions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483522-a683efcf11a5faec84003d86a7133400/orig.mp4?Expires=1775923171&Signature=P9nBvTho3wKqg7vo6NRNijbHluHaMxDL2URVAY7eKb2b0cu8Do7QspBBblW2KUTKQuKJy7yB5sWQMpecVXayeXIqvEBlivqTlbuLs5ByVX7a12JD31wSsycCcOOk66Tj5P-pP0AfuspSrjpFQnpS6iWcfuwS9JsH~XkEeQeOhRwhNPoxZCBLcre0waxizBSj4dqjaV3WPYALX3h~t4nHMIpTp382hwuayXvaZJ10lktnWJ4zPANcuiesDwODqZmamsUlPzZye~7c9M7pr46FPNTp5WkN4SqRgFBVux0yOiRMUh3IhKRPTo20a9sncOAsLV6bRb3TO67NM6I93ueKbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Broadwater County officials said on Aug. 26 that the state epidemiologist informed local public-health authorities of a confirmed human case of West Nile virus in the Toston area, located outside Broadwater County’s designated mosquito districts.

The notice identified Jessica Bushnell, Broadwater County’s noxious-weed and mosquito coordinator, as the source of the report. The county relayed guidance from that notice recommending that residents increase protection by using insect repellent containing DEET, limiting outdoor activities at dusk and dawn and wearing long sleeves and pants. The county further noted that there is no human vaccine for West Nile virus and advised horse owners to speak with their veterinarians about booster vaccines for horses.

Why this matters: West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitos and can cause serious illness in some people. Local health guidance aims to reduce the chance of new infections in and around communities near mosquito habitat.

County officials said residents with questions may contact Jessica Bushnell or Ruby Taylor at Broadwater County Public Health for more information or clarification about the notice and prevention steps.

The county did not provide additional details about the patient’s condition or the date of onset in the meeting record; the notice described only the location as Toston and that the case lies outside the county’s mosquito district boundaries.","County officials said the state epidemiologist notified them of a confirmed West Nile virus case in the Toston area outside the county mosquito districts and urged residents to use repellent, limit dawn-and-dusk outdoor activity and wear long clothing; horse owners were advised to consult veterinarians about booster shots.","actionData","errors"]

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