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Commission approves Smelter City Senior Citizen's Center lease; one commissioner dissents over maintenance issues
Summary
The Commission voted 4-1 on April 7 to approve a longstanding lease with the Smelter City Senior Citizen's Center. Board member Mark Steinberg asked for help with a prematurely failing roof; CEO Everett offered follow-up. Commissioner Ed Beaudette cast the lone dissent.
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County commissioners voted 4-1 on April 7 to approve the lease agreement with the Smelter City Senior Citizen's Center, a continuing arrangement the County said has been in place for many years.
CEO Bill Everett described the agreement as longstanding and noted discussion had focused on which party would be responsible for maintenance and repairs going forward. "We were able to get mills put in that will be voted on by our taxpayers," Everett said, explaining the County expects voter-approved mills to help cover those costs.
Mark Steinberg, who identified himself as a member of the senior center board, told the Commission the facility had a roof replacement five years ago that has since shown premature failures and that attempts to reach the contractor have been unsuccessful. "I reached out to the contractor numerous times without success. I was wondering if there is anything that the Commission can do to help that process move forward," Steinberg said. Everett invited Steinberg to meet at the CEO's office to discuss options.
The motion to approve the lease was made by Commissioner Steve Gates and seconded by Commissioner Paul Smith; it carried with four votes in favor and one dissent from Commissioner Ed Beaudette. The transcript does not specify detailed maintenance responsibilities in the motion text, and the Commission asked staff to follow up on Steinberg's roof concerns.
