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Council concurs on updated paratransit handbook, praises staff work
Summary
Butte-Silver Bow commissioners concurred and placed on file an updated Paratransit Handbook (Communication No. 2026-127) including passenger rules and a code of conduct. Commissioner Russ O'Leary singled out staff member Cory Johns for praise.
Butte-Silver Bow — The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners concurred March 4 and placed on file an updated Paratransit Handbook that includes Transit Passenger Rules and a Code of Conduct.
Public Works Director Mark Neary presented the handbook update (Communication No. 2026-127). Commissioner Russ O'Leary praised staff work, specifically thanking Cory Johns for his efforts. The motion to concur and place the communication on file passed 11-0 according to the meeting minutes.
Separately, the council also reviewed and concurred on several stormwater maintenance agreements related to private developments (communications 2026-118 through 2026-126) and approved contracts for road mill/fill and hot-mix supply; those items were placed on file to allow administrative signature by Chief Executive Gallagher.
The minutes record public appreciation for recent paratransit actions during the public-comment period; the transcript does not list further operational details, dollar amounts, or implementation timelines for the handbook update in the minutes. Staff follow-up at a committee meeting or administrative level is implied for implementation steps.
