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Madison County commissioners adopt wastewater rules and fee schedule, approve multiple local contracts and administrative changes
Summary
The board approved two wastewater ordinances, closed two alleys by resolution, authorized vendor and fairgrounds work, approved financial and payroll changes and denied a tax-refund request, among other routine items.
Madison County commissioners adopted an updated set of wastewater regulations and an accompanying revised fee schedule, approved two alley-closure resolutions, and moved a series of administrative and contract items at a meeting that included several unanimous votes.
On land-use and environmental rules, the board gave second reading approval to Ordinance 1-20-26 adopting the Madison County Wastewater System Regulations 2026 and Ordinance 2-20-26 adopting the Madison County Wastewater Fee Schedule 2026. The chair noted the regulations will take effect 30 days after adoption. The board also approved two resolutions closing public alleys (Resolution 8-20-26 and Resolution 9-1-20-26) after viewers' reports were presented and no public opposition was voiced.
The board approved several operational items: construction of mobile fence panels recommended by the solid waste board, a pilot plan to close some dump sites on legal holidays except July 4, and vendor agreements including exterior work on the fairgrounds pavilion. Commissioners approved automatic payments for recurring payroll liabilities and moved the county to a biweekly payroll schedule with a stipulation that deputies' overtime calculations be handled in their new contract; the payroll change was discussed to take effect March 1. An amendment to the county's audit agreement with Nexus for the 07/01/2024–06/30/2025 audit period was also approved.
On a taxpayer request for a property tax refund under Montana law, county counsel reviewed applicable sections and recommended denial because the Department of Revenue (DOR) handles assessment disputes. The board voted to deny the refund request and directed the petitioner to pursue the matter with the DOR.
Other routine board business included acceptance of a resignation and adjournment. Most votes recorded in the meeting were unanimous.
Details at a glance: Ordinance 1 and Ordinance 2 (wastewater regulations and fee schedule) adopted; Resolutions 8-20-26 and 9-1-20-26 approved to close alleys; multiple vendor and pavilion-related approvals; automatic payments and payroll schedule changes approved; property tax refund denied and referred to DOR.
