At its meeting the City of Lewistown Commission completed several procedural and administrative actions by recorded voice or show-of-hands votes.

Elections: Commissioners re-elected Commissioner Terry as chair following competing nominations and selected Commissioner Bueller (listed in minutes as Bueller/Buehler) as vice chair. The leadership votes were conducted by show of hands.

Claims: The commission voted to approve claims paid from Dec. 13 through Dec. 30, 2024. The motion to approve the claims was moved by Commissioner Bueller and seconded by Commissioner Hewitt; the vote passed with all members present voting in favor.

Reappointments to boards: The commission approved a slate of reappointments to local boards and committees (airport board, library board, parks and recreation, city-county health board, Central Montana Foundation, Central Montana 9-1-1 and others) as presented. The motion was moved by Commissioner Spica and seconded by Commissioner Day; the slate was approved by voice vote.

Police department computers: The commission approved using funds originally budgeted for a police vehicle to purchase computers for the Lewistown Police Department after staff reported vehicle-delivery delays and an immediate need to replace failed equipment. Justin (IT staff) confirmed the chosen vendor includes installation and remote support. The motion was moved by Commissioner Day and seconded by Commissioner Roos; the vote was unanimous.

Business license: The commission approved a city business license for Roger Larson (electrician). Commissioners confirmed liability insurance and bonding requirements had been met. The motion was moved by Commissioner Roos and seconded by Commissioner Day; the vote was unanimous.

Each of the above motions passed with recorded or voice votes showing all present commissioners in favor. No recorded dissenting votes were entered during these items.