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Commissioner Russell Leary, District 5, brought Communication 2025-297 to inform the committee about concerns over roadside trash and the requirement that loads to the landfill be covered. Leary said there had been media posts about the issue and appealed to the public to ‘‘cover your loads’’ when traveling to the landfill.

Commissioner Dan Callahan said he had reached out to an adoptive group that had ‘‘adopted Iron Street’’ and would press that group to resume cleanup. He said he had received about four calls in the previous week about uncovered loads on St. Cloud Road going to the dump and planned to check with the sheriff about citations. Callahan also said he had spoken with the dump operator, Mr. Erwin, who described a photo-ticketing and collections process: an enforcement outfit photographs the vehicle and license plate, issues a ticket, and if the ticket isn’t paid it is turned over to collections.

Commissioner Trudy Healy thanked Director Mark Neary for coordinating cleanup of scrap metal in front of an H & H building, saying she drove by and the area ‘‘looks so much better.’’ She also encouraged residents to pick up litter and described carrying a bucket in her car to collect trash.

After discussion, Healy moved and Callahan seconded a motion to hold Communication 2025-297 (listed in the minutes as 02/1997 in one instance) until the next public works or judiciary meeting. The motion passed on a voice vote.

No regulatory changes or enforcement orders were passed at the meeting. Commissioners discussed partnering with community groups, coordinating with the sheriff’s office, and following up with Community Enrichment Director David Guerry about parking- and cleanup-related logistics.

What happens next: The item is held for the committee to report back with more information on enforcement, group participation in cleanups, and any operational fixes at the landfill or dump.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 24, 2025, Public Works Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioner Russell Leary and others urged action on roadside trash and covering loads to the landfill. The Public Works Committee agreed Sept. 24 to hold the item for more information and follow-up with enforcement and community partners.","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},5974709,"Public Works Committee holds trail-tunnel issue after MDT responsibility remains unclear",217,46204,264115,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5833885-2e01024fd87d83ad7ac9d40e30b1d3d4&start=46&end=264","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5833885-2e01024fd87d83ad7ac9d40e30b1d3d4/thumbnail_46204.jpg","/articles/5974709/Silver-Bow-County/Montana/Public-Works-Committee-holds-trail-tunnel-issue-after-MDT-responsibility-remains-unclear","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974709-963fa1a719f7bfa045dbe90353e1a694/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162549&Signature=NJjmcrEt9DUlJ5CciEE~WfRwTm7sMUhMLyataEIYayLPRLHBalk3Jl1pfzVt5TPokwNeOJUHSPBwJ5zck2hH2s~n60gfRjda5N2BVzk-UOlsapPi3acrnzf6d7yZ1GDDRa1zghMuLaoDNHHohX6tSSVFT0az1Pg9es80egBRQQMoKP3VrI1HUkKFHJLkrG2Gxmal0o1os8MuBMvazI7GqUSyxBaRRRJyZhM7WiGAOKov79zy1xZB921zsPGUpGrDm4NGswKMhEGII44ivsV4rxJMRo5nmtDq-8yUKJuP3zQj7r4YByZvhTSV4NK-8c24X-RI2dyM59ZSQ8ZWOVPwwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","BUTTE-SILVER BOW, Mont. — The Public Works Committee held discussion Sept. 24 about repeated flooding and possible contamination in the walking-trail tunnel under Harrison Avenue, and agreed to hold the item until Public Works Director Mark Neary reports back on a meeting with MDT.

Commissioner Michelle Shade, District 2, told the committee that ‘‘they are still working with the state about who is responsible’’ for the tunnel and that ‘‘there was a lot of water backup in there again in the last couple weeks.’’ She said she had not confirmed whether crews had used a pump truck to remove the water.

The issue drew concern about public health and safety. Commissioner Trudy Healy asked whether the standing water could be a health issue, saying parents have reported children running down the ramp and that she had heard reports of dead fish and garbage in the tunnel. Commissioner Dan Callahan said Director Neary was expected to follow up after meeting with MDT but that Neary was not in attendance that night.

After discussion, Healy moved to hold Communication 202-4544 pending Director Neary’s update; Callahan seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote and the item will remain on the committee docket.

The committee did not adopt or assign any enforcement action at the meeting. Members asked staff to return with a status update from Director Neary about MDT’s determination of responsibility, and with information about recent pumping or cleanup efforts.

Background: Committee members said MDT is involved in determining responsibility for the tunnel; the committee did not state any change to jurisdiction or immediate capital work at the meeting. Director Neary was noted as absent and expected to report at a future meeting.

What happens next: The item is held for a future meeting when Director Neary provides the result of his meeting with MDT and any recommended next steps.","At its Sept. 24 meeting the Public Works Committee held a discussion about repeated flooding and contamination in the walking-trail tunnel under Harrison Avenue and agreed to keep the item on the docket until Public Works Director Mark Neary can provide the results of a meeting with MDT.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee hears calls to 'keep fighting' roadside trash; holds landfill cover-loads item

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