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Fallon County commissioners approve hires, contracts and grants in broad work session
Summary
At a full meeting and work session the Fallon County commission approved a series of motions including hiring a golf superintendent, accepting a $10,000 EMS training grant, authorizing added value for shooting-range lead recovery work, and directing bids for radio upgrades; multiple procurement and claims approvals were also recorded by voice vote.
Fallon County commissioners used their session to approve multiple personnel, contract and grant decisions.
Personnel and hiring: Commissioners approved a motion to hire Brian (last name recorded in minutes as "Bachelor") as the golf superintendent; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote during the meeting.
Grants and budget items: The commission accepted a $10,000 grant from the Montana Community Foundation for EMS skills training equipment; commissioners discussed a county match and confirmed that budget language had provision for a possible $3,000 county contribution.
Contracts and procurement: Commissioners voted to approve additional value for lead‑recovery and range cleanup work after reviewing a new scope and pricing that increased the anticipated outlay from prior work. The board also voted to go out for bid on base‑station radio upgrades and a repeater upgrade for the county radio system.
Policy and finance: The commission approved updates to the county procurement policy (threshold and anti‑split purchasing language) and approved mid‑month claims in the finance packet (totaling $916,952.30 as presented). The board also approved a memorial bench to be purchased and installed at the lake, with the family to reimburse the county.
Votes at a glance (recorded outcomes in meeting minutes): - Motion to replace a failed courthouse compressor and put funding in the budget: motion made, seconded; staff directed to collect timeline/quotes and return to work session; voice assent recorded. - Motion to hire Brian (golf superintendent): motion made, seconded, "Aye" recorded; motion carries. - Motion to approve added value to lead‑recovery contract for the shooting range: motion made and seconded; voice vote "Aye"; motion carries. - Motion to accept $10,000 EMS grant: motion made, seconded; voice vote "Aye"; motion carries. - Motion to go out to bid for base station and repeater radio upgrades: motion made, seconded; voice vote "Aye"; motion carries. - Motion to approve memorial bench purchase (family to reimburse): motion made, seconded; voice vote "Aye"; motion carries. - Motion to adopt procurement policy language: motion made, seconded; voice vote "Aye"; motion carries. - Motion to approve mid‑month claims ($916,952.30): motion made and seconded; voice vote recorded; motion carries.
Next steps: Many approvals instruct staff to return with details (timelines, vendor quotes, and resubmitted technical materials to DEQ) before final capital work begins. Several items—most notably the golf-course pond lining—were discussed but not approved pending technical tests and plan approvals.
