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McCone County commissioners reorganize leadership and approve payroll, claims and routine business
Summary
The McCone County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 5 in Circle and approved routine business including first readings of reorganization resolutions, payroll and claims, an encroachment permit, a runway reimbursement request and vouchers. The board also approved submitting a grant for a courthouse generator; one commissioner abstained from that discussion.
The McCone County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Jan. 5, 2026, in Circle. Presiding Officer Lonny Jensen, Commissioner Ty Taylor and Commissioner Alan Stempel were present; the board opened with the pledge of allegiance and approved the meeting agenda by a 3-0 vote.
The board completed several routine actions across the session, approving minutes, officers’ reports, timesheets, payroll and county claims. Payroll actions included Voucher #6 (warrants #83642–#83648) for $11,510.83 and Voucher #1023 for automatic deposits totaling $114,054.68, for combined payroll of $125,565.51. Payroll Deduction Voucher #1024 (warrant #83649) to the Health Care Trust for $42,694.10 was also approved. County claims for December were approved and Voucher #1025 for $191,405.11 was signed.
The board approved several specific items by recorded motion. Commissioner Ty Taylor moved and Commissioner Lonny Jensen seconded approval of KLJ Runway Project Reimbursement request #4 for $2,917.04; the motion passed 3-0. The Bill Stordahl Encroachment Permit was conditionally approved on a 3-0 vote.
Commissioner Ty Taylor moved to appoint Commissioner Alan Stempel as Presiding Officer for 2026; Commissioner Lonny Jensen seconded the motion, which passed 3-0. First readings of resolutions to reorganize the board and set 2026 meeting days were held; second readings were scheduled for Jan. 12, 2026, and draft resolutions were placed on file.
The board signed Voucher #1022 for $25,000 for a law enforcement pickup. Supporting documents for payroll, vouchers and reports were placed on file in the Commissioners’ office.
Votes at a glance: - Appointment of Presiding Officer (motion by Commissioner Ty Taylor; second by Commissioner Lonny Jensen): Alan Stempel appointed, vote 3-0. - Bill Stordahl Encroachment Permit (motion by Commissioner Ty Taylor; second by Commissioner Lonny Jensen): conditionally approved, vote 3-0. - KLJ Runway Project Reimbursement #4 (motion by Commissioner Ty Taylor; second by Commissioner Lonny Jensen): approved $2,917.04, vote 3-0. - Voucher #1022 signed: $25,000 (law enforcement pickup). - Payroll and related vouchers approved: combined payroll $125,565.51; Health Care Trust deduction $42,694.10; county claims Voucher #1025 $191,405.11.
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Minutes and supporting documents were placed on file and are available on the McCone County website.
