The Yellowstone County Commissioners held a meeting on August 29, 2023, focusing on key budgetary resolutions and public hearings. The primary agenda included discussions on the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and amendments to existing budgets.

The meeting commenced with the opening of a public hearing regarding Resolution 2382, which aims to adopt the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and set special district levies. Jennifer, a representative, provided an overview of the budget process, indicating that the public hearing would remain open until the following week for further comments before a vote is taken.

Following this, another public hearing was opened for Resolution 2393, which addresses amendments to the fiscal year 2023 regular budgets and adjustments to grant budgets for federal and state grants. Similar to the previous hearing, no public comments were made, and the hearing was left open for additional input.

Commissioner Morrison announced a forthcoming public hearing scheduled for September 19, 2023, at 9:30 AM, concerning the Montana Rescue Mission's Unified Campus Low Income Rental Housing Tax Credit Program. This hearing will address the proposed construction of low-income rental housing in Billings, Montana. The public is encouraged to submit written comments regarding this proposal.

Additionally, the commissioners approved Resolution 2396, which pertains to assessments for rural special improvement maintenance districts. The meeting concluded with the approval of various claims and the consent agenda, ensuring that all items were filed appropriately.

Overall, the meeting underscored the county's commitment to fiscal responsibility and community engagement, with several opportunities for public input on significant budgetary matters. The next steps include further public hearings and finalizing the budget resolutions in the coming weeks.