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Votes at a glance: Lewistown commission actions on planning, consultant, motor purchase and grant application
Summary
At its meeting, the Lewistown City Commission approved Resolution 4218 creating a planning commission, authorized contracting with Cushing Terrell to update zoning code, approved purchase of a wastewater motor, and authorized submission of a DOJ victim‑witness grant application; all motions passed by roll call.
The Lewistown City Commission recorded several formal actions by roll call during the meeting.
• Resolution 4218 (planning commission): Motion by Commissioner Robertson, second by Commissioner Huitt. Approved by roll call; the resolution establishes a nine‑member planning commission under the Montana Land Use Planning Act and preserves existing boards until appointments are made.
• Consultant selection (zoning code): Motion by Commissioner Mueller, second by Commissioner Bowser. Approved by roll call; staff recommended Cushing Terrell to perform phased code updates using grant funding and an initial phase not to exceed the commissional purchasing thresholds.
• Wastewater motor purchase: Motion by Commissioner Shaver, second by Commissioner Bowser. Approved by roll call; staff reported the quoted motor and gearbox are budgeted and the cost is approximately $18,000–$19,000 with a 16‑week delivery lead time.
• DOJ victim‑witness grant application: Motion by Commissioner Bowser, second by Commissioner Bueller. Approved by roll call; staff said the grant requires a 20% match which may be met with in‑kind office space and would fund a part‑time advocate initially.
• First reading — Ordinance 1775 (snow routes): Motion by Commissioner Robertson, second by Commissioner Beer (per transcript). Carrying a first reading on amending snow‑route code to allow designation changes by resolution.
Each item above was followed by a roll call in which commissioners recorded their votes; the motions carried as recorded in the meeting transcript. Items that require additional contract details or higher purchasing thresholds will return to the commission for further authorization.
