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Lincoln County commissioners approve routine claims, authorize road grant change and defer FAA checklist
Summary
At their July 16 meeting commissioners approved multiple invoices and dues, approved a $30,000 Schedule A road chip‑seal modification (no county cost), and deferred completion of an FAA airport grant oversight risk assessment to the local airport board.
Lincoln County commissioners handled routine administrative business during their July 16 meeting, approving several claims and taking action on county road‑grant administration.
Claims and invoices approved included a $3,000 payment to Tobacco Valley Animal Shelter (in partnership with Spay Montana) to help offset a $5,910 spay/neuter clinic that served 116 pets; a $1,667.52 quarterly invoice to Sapphire Resource Connections for employee‑related services; a $540 invoice to Environomics Incorporated for consulting; $1,141.77 in legal fees related to Magnolia Properties v. Lincoln County; and the county’s annual Montana Association of Counties dues totaling $17,091. Commissioners discussed wanting proponents such as the animal shelter to appear before the board in the future so staff and commissioners can ask follow‑up questions.
On transportation, the board approved an amendment to a Schedule A road agreement to add $30,000 for chip sealing on a Troy‑district road; presenters said the additional funding is for the project owner and carries no cost to the county. Commissioners also reviewed an FAA airport grant oversight risk assessment checklist for the Libby airport and agreed to defer completion until the airport board fills it out.
The board discussed animal control agreements with the cities of Libby and Eureka and asked staff to continue coordination; Libby indicated it would consider the item at its meeting and Eureka’s mayor would follow up with county staff.
Ending: With routine claims approved and the road grant modification signed, county staff will follow up with the airport board on the FAA checklist and schedule any needed presentations by outside proponents.
