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Commission approves disaster debris removal contract with CTC; one commissioner opposes
Summary
The commission reviewed and approved a disaster debris removal services contract with CTC, resolved attorney concerns (venue = State of Montana; removed section 23 by agreement), and authorized the chair to sign a finalized contract; one commissioner recorded an opposition during the voice vote.
County staff and a CTC representative reviewed a draft disaster debris removal and disposal contract during the May 6 meeting. Staff said the document contained blank fields to be completed (dates, signatory names, legal descriptions) and that the county attorney had two flagged items: the venue clause and a "no construction against drafting party" clause in section 23.
Mark, a CTC representative who spoke during the session, said the vendor is comfortable removing the disputed drafting clause if the county prefers. County staff and the attorney agreed to strike section 23 to address the attorney's comfort level, and the venue was confirmed as the State of Montana for legal purposes.
After the parties agreed to complete the blanks and circulate a clean copy, a commissioner moved and a second commissioner seconded a motion to enter into the contract with CTC for disaster debris removal services. The board took a voice vote; the transcript records one commissioner saying, "I opposed," while the motion otherwise carried.
Staff directed CTC to complete the contract with the chair's and clerk's signatory lines (the chair will sign; the clerk and recorder, Karina Brown, will attest) and to return the finalized contract for signature and recording. Staff also noted permitting and DEQ certification may be required for designated debris sites and that FEMA documentation will need to be coordinated so reimbursement boxes are checked.
Next steps: CTC will fill contract blanks and return a clean copy for the chair's signature; county staff will coordinate required permits and FEMA paperwork to support site selection and reimbursement eligibility.
