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Votes at a glance: Park County Commission actions, Sept. 30, 2025
Summary
The commission approved a sheriff discretionary wage increase to preserve deputies’ 2% COLA, adopted the Gardiner neighborhood plan, accepted jurisdiction of a roadway to allow transfer to the City of Livingston, authorized hiring for a Chico green box attendant, and made several board appointments.
At its Sept. 30 meeting the Park County Commission approved several motions by voice vote. Key outcomes:
• Discretionary wage increase for the sheriff (FY 2026): The commission approved a $311 discretionary wage increase for the sheriff so deputy base pay calculations reflect a 2% COLA. Motion made by Commissioner Vermillion and seconded by Commissioner Story; motion passed by voice vote.
• Adoption of the Gardiner neighborhood plan: After public comment and online testimony, the commission adopted the plan (boundary revised to the Gardiner Resort tax district). Motion moved and seconded; motion passed by voice vote.
• Acceptance of jurisdiction of roadway removed from MDT highway system: The commission accepted jurisdiction of a roadway at the request of the City of Livingston and MDT to facilitate utility work and subsequent transfer to the city. Motion moved and seconded; motion passed by voice vote. Staff stated the transfer is a procedural pass‑through and will not add maintenance responsibility or county costs.
• Post and hire part‑time Chico green box site attendant: The commission authorized posting and hiring for a part‑time attendant to staff the Chico green box after the previous attendant departed. Motion passed by voice vote.
• Appointments: Lisa Barrett was appointed as an alternate to the County Tax Appeal Board; Heidi Barrett, Mark Mansu and Mary Beebe were appointed to the Windrider Transit Board on the transit board’s recommendation. Motions passed by voice vote.
Vote details: The meeting recorded motions, seconds and unanimous voice votes recorded as "aye" for each action; explicit roll‑call tallies and individual member votes were not provided in the transcript.
