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Madison County commissioners approve $564,817 bridge grant, 3% COLA and create Big Sky Hospital District
Summary
At their June 2, 2026 meeting, Madison County Commissioners approved a $564,817 MDT bridge grant for the Judy Lane Bridge, set a 3% COLA for FY26–27, approved a petroleum investigation task order and enacted two resolutions including creation of the Big Sky Hospital District (one abstention).
Madison County Commissioners convened June 2, 2026, in Virginia City and approved a series of financial and governance actions including acceptance of a $564,817 Better Local Bridge (BLB) grant from MDT for the Judy Lane Bridge replacement, a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for FY26–27 and several local project approvals.
The consent agenda passed unanimously and included the BLB award for the Judy Lane Bridge. On a separate vote the board approved Task Order 02 for a petroleum release investigation at the Old Madison County Road Shop in Twin Bridges, authorizing $64,433 for the work.
Craig Erickson of Great West Engineering, participating by Webex, explained the need for correction letters related to the Harrison Phase 2 wastewater project; the board approved those correction letters at the meeting. Commissioners also agreed to reschedule an item concerning the Dillon/Beaverhead County fire chief to a future agenda.
Madison County Attorney David Buchler requested that a $3,000 increase the Compensation Board had approved for elected officials be redistributed among employees in his department. The board approved that redistribution contingent on passage of the required resolution; the vote was 2–1 (Commissioners Todd and Nye in favor; Commissioner Gilman opposed).
The board approved Resolution 26-2026 reestablishing the Madisons and Ruby Valley Rural Ambulance District by unanimous vote. The board also approved Resolution 27-2026 creating the Big Sky Hospital District; Commissioner William A. Todd recorded an abstention and the motion passed 2–0 with one abstention.
Other actions included approving Planning Director Cody Marxer’s attendance at the MACo Energy Economies in Rural Montana Workshop and accepting the Conclusion Governance Letter and a passed audit finding. The meeting adjourned after the audit action; the board scheduled its next regular meeting for June 9, 2026.
Votes at a glance: consent agenda (minutes/claims/BLB award) — approved unanimously; Task Order 02 (petroleum investigation) — approved unanimously; Harrison Phase 2 correction letters — approved unanimously; Reschedule Fire Chief item — approved unanimously; COLA FY26–27 at 3% — approved unanimously; County Attorney pay redistribution — approved (Yes: William A. Todd; Ron E. Nye. No: Duke W. Gilman); Resolution 26-2026 (ambulance district) — approved unanimously; Resolution 27-2026 (Big Sky Hospital District) — approved (Yes: Duke W. Gilman; Ron E. Nye. Abstain: William A. Todd); Accept Conclusion Governance Letter and Passed Audit Finding — approved unanimously.
The meeting record lists staff attendance and signatories for the minutes, including Sarah Carlson as the minutes preparer and Paula McKenzie as Clerk and Recorder. The meeting ran about 25 minutes and the next regular meeting is set for June 9, 2026.
