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Votes at a glance: commission approves routine claims, contracts, appointments and donations
Summary
The commission approved minutes, claims totaling $428,440.16, multiple appointments, routine contracts and donations, and special‑event permits. Key items included approval of the MSU Extension agreement, appointment to the Urban Renewal and Board of Health, and several small grants and contracts.
The Anaconda‑Deer Lodge County Commission handled a broad slate of routine business and approved several motions and votes. Highlights from the meeting:
- Approval of minutes (July 1, 2025 meeting and July 8, 2025 work session) — motion moved and seconded and approved by the commission.
- Payment claims: Claims numbered 147690–147789 in the total amount of $428,440.16 were approved. A commissioner noted one claim of approximately $132,000 for the county’s insured liability insurance (about 30% of the total).
- MSU Extension service agreement (FY2026) — the commission approved the extension service agreement with Montana State University Extension. Kami Kenwell, MSU Extension Agent for Anaconda Deer Lodge County, reported growth in 4‑H enrollment and upcoming events.
- Appointments: The commission considered two Urban Renewal Agency Board candidates (Jim Davidson and Terry Verner). The reappointment of Jim Davidson failed on a 3‑2 voice vote; Terry Verner was appointed. Paul Arango was appointed to the Board of Health by unanimous vote.
- Funding and donations: The commission approved annual donations of $3,500 to the Anaconda Adult Learning Center and $3,500 to CCS Incorporated (Discovery House). The commission approved a $4,000 donation to the Deer Lodge County 4‑H Leader Council for FY2025–26.
- Contracts and labor agreements: The commission approved an agreement with the Anaconda Police Protective Association covering 9‑1‑1 dispatchers (4% increases and health‑insurance contributions). The contract with IAFF Local 100 (firefighters) was also approved.
- Events and permits: Special-event permits were approved for Anaconda Yoga Fest (pending certificate of insurance) and Smelterman's Day at Kennedy Commons (Aug. 8–10, 2025), pending insurance documentation where noted.
- Audit contract: The Department of Administration standard audit contract for FY2025 was approved.
All votes cited in this report reflect items as recorded in the meeting transcript; some motions were recorded as voice votes without a roll‑call tally in the transcript. No ordinance adoptions were recorded for the Domestic Animal Task Force at this meeting.
