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Lewis and Clark County commissioners approve contracts for youth camp, public-safety planning, mosquito surveillance and a subdivision
Summary
On April 9, 2026 the Lewis and Clark County Board of Commissioners approved a series of contracts and a subdivision final plat, including a $45,000 Carroll College contract for a camp serving children of incarcerated parents, a $62,500 planning contract for a Lincoln public-safety center, and mosquito surveillance contracts; all votes were 2-0.
The Lewis and Clark County Board of County Commissioners approved several contracts and a final plat at a public meeting on April 9, 2026 in Commission Chambers. Chair Tom Rolfe and Commissioner Candace Payne voted to approve each item; Commissioner Andy Hunthausen was recorded as absent.
Alyssa Spies, Criminal Justice Services Diversion Coordinator, presented a $45,000 contract with Carroll College to facilitate a Camp for Children with Incarcerated Parents (COIPS) and monthly follow-up events over a contract period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Dr. Kaylen Borden, a Carroll College professor of criminology, described plans for the camp and future events; staff recommended approval and the board approved the contract 2-0.
Ann McCauley, Grants and Procurement Director, presented a $62,500 contract with MMW Architects P.C. to provide architectural and grant-writing services for planning the Lincoln Public Safety and Emergency Operations Center, with work scheduled through Sept. 15, 2026. Staff recommended approval and the board approved the contract 2-0.
Christian Lehnert, Noxious Weed and Mosquito Program Supervisor, presented two professional services contracts with Frontier Pest Solutions, each not to exceed $15,000. One contract covers larval monitoring and adult mosquito trapping in the Craig–Wolf Creek Mosquito District and the other covers similar surveillance in the Helena Valley Mosquito District; both contracts run through Oct. 30, 2026. Staff recommended approval of both contracts and the board approved them 2-0.
Planning Project Manager Greg McNally presented the Final Plat Application and Subdivision Improvements Agreement for the Fasbender Minor Subdivision (SUBD2026-003). McNally said the 14 preliminary conditions of approval had been met or guaranteed; applicant Mike Fasbender described the agricultural lot and water-rights arrangements. The board approved the final plat 2-0.
Planner Lindsay Morgan presented Resolution 2026-18 to establish a five-member Consolidated Land Use Board to serve as the Planning Board, Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment; the notice of the public hearing had been posted in the Independent Record. Staff recommended approval, and the board approved the resolution 2-0.
All motions described above were made by Commissioner Candace Payne and seconded by Chair Tom Rolfe. No public comment was recorded on the listed contract and land-use items. The meeting adjourned at 10:02 a.m.
