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2010 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ AGENDA

August 9, 2010, Special Session
9:00 a.m. to Noon Board Work Session, Preliminary Budgets

August 10, 2010, Regular Session
10:00 a.m. Georgetown Lake Outflow; Review and Adjustment
10:15 a.m. CTEP Project Agreement #7341, Courthouse Preservation Project; Decision
10:30 a.m. Opening and Reading of Proposals for County Audits; Decision
11:00 a.m. County Claims; Review and Approve
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Resolution 2010-16, Intent to Adopt Certain Amendments to County Growth Policy; First Reading
1:15 p.m. Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME, Local 711, through June 30, 2011; Decision
1:30 p.m. Hall Sand and Gravel, Measurement for Crushed Gravel; Decision
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m. Solid Waste Secretary Jackie Neumiller; Monthly Report
2:30 p.m. Secure Rural Schools & Community Self-Determination Act, Election of Distribution; Decision
2:45 p.m. Dennis House, Philipsburg Cemetery Board; Preliminary Budget
3:00 p.m. Board Work Session
4:00 p.m. County Health Nurse Cindy Hotchkiss; Monthly Report
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

August 2, 2010, Regular Session
10:00 a.m. to Noon Tri-County Meeting, Rural Addressing and Signing; Powell County Community Center (near jail and courthouse), Deer Lodge
NoonProposals for Annual Audit Due
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:30 p.m. Change Order #2, Solid Waste District Improvements Project; Decision
3:00 p.m. District Ranger Charlene Bucha Gentry; General Update
3:30 p.m. Courthouse ADA Restroom Project Contract; Decision
4:00 p.m. Executive Director Matt Wolcott; Presentation on “FireSafe Montana”
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

August 3, 2010, Regular Session
NO REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED
10:00 a.m. Mediation in Motta v. Granite County Case at Montana Association of Counties Offices, 2717 Skyway Drive, Helena

August 5, 2010, Special Session
NoonSolid Waste Construction Project On-Site Progress Meeting (Unless Canceled)
6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Planning Board for Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Granite County Growth Policy; District Courtroom, Courthouse

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Board of Granite County Commissioners is requesting proposals for the total cost of the performance of Granite County’s annual audit for fiscal years ending June 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Proposals will be received until noon on Monday, August 2, 2010, at the office of the Granite County Commissioners, Granite County Courthouse, P. O. Box 925, Philipsburg, MT 59858 and publicly opened and read aloud at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2010, at the office of the Granite County Commissioners, Granite County Courthouse, 220 North Sansome Street, Philipsburg, Montana. Proposals must be sealed and clearly marked “Granite County Audit Proposal 2010.”
Any certified or licensed public accounting firm or individual submitting a proposal must be on the Montana Department of Administration’s roster of independent auditors authorized to conduct audits of Montana local government entities. If the proposal is accepted, they will be required to enter into a Montana Department of Administration Standard Audit Contract with Granite County for three one-year audits.
All proposals must contain a minimum of three governmental references, a client list and a summary of the education and experience of individual auditors who will perform the audit.
For more information contact Granite County Clerk and Recorder Blanche McLure, Granite County Courthouse, P. O. Box 925, Philipsburg, MT 59858, telephone 406-859-3771.
Granite County has the right to award the contract to the lowest, responsible, and responsive proposal, and Granite County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities.
Dated this 7th day of July, 2010, A.D.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF GRANITE COUNTY
Clifford Nelson, Chairman
July 22, 2010, Special Session
11:00 a.m. “Paint the State” Montana Meth Contest Judging; Beginning South of Drummond at Airport Road
Noon Solid Waste Construction Project On-Site Progress Meeting, Drummond Solid Waste Container Site

July 15, 2010, Special Session
10:30 a.m. Solid Waste Computer Software Demonstration at Drummond School and Community Library
Noon Solid Waste Construction Project On-Site Progress Meeting at Drummond Container Site (Time is Approximate)

July 19, 2010, Regular Session
10:00 a.m. Board Work Session
Montana Meth Project “Paint the State” Program
Preliminary Budgets
11:00 a.m. Ranch Creek Meadows, Lot 13, Minor Subdivision; Final Plat Decision
11:30 a.m. Asphalt Job on Flint Creek Dam; Discussion and Decision
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Resolution 2010-15 “A Granite County Resolution Amending Resolution 2009-15 To Except The County’s Real Property From The Assets Transferred To The Granite County Hospital District And Affirming The Effective Date;” Second Reading and Adoption. click here for resolution /co.granite.mt.us/web_forms/DRAFT resolution 2010-15.pdf

1:30 p.m. Personnel Matters
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:30 p.m. Board Work Session (Continued)
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

July 20, 2010, Regular Session
8:30 a.m. County Safety Committee (Commissioner Nelson)
10:00 a.m. Georgetown Lake Outflow; Review and Adjustment
11:00 a.m. Bid Opening for Sanding Material; Decision
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
1:30 p.m. Road Foreman Ron Graham; Summer Maintenance Schedule
2:00 p.m. Bid Opening for Granite County Courthouse ADA Restrooms Project; Decision
3:00 p.m. Board Work Session (Continued)
4:30 p.m. June 2010 Board Minutes; Review
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

July 22, 2010, Special Session
Noon Solid Waste Construction Project On-Site Progress Meeting (Unless Canceled)

INVITATION FOR BIDS

GRANITE COUNTY COURTHOUSE – ADA RESTROOMS PHILIPSBURG, MONTANA

Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time July 20, 2010 and will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Board of County Commissioners Office, at the Granite County Courthouse, 220 North Sansome Street, Philipsburg, Montana 59858 for the GRANITE COUNTY COURTHOUSE – ADA RESTROOMS. After this time, no bids will be received. Bidding Contractors shall clearly mark the outside of their envelope “GRANITE COUNTY COURTHOUSE ADA RESTROOMS – SEALED BID ENCLOSED.”

The Scope of Work, in brief, consists of the renovation and construction of two ADA accessible restrooms, other miscellaneous accommodations, accessibility upgrades at the Granite County Courthouse, Philipsburg, Montana. Work includes, but is not limited to demolition, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, finishes, and other miscellaneous work as outlined in the Bid Documents.

Bid Documents may be viewed at the Granite County Courthouse, 220 North Sansome Street, Philipsburg, Montana; Missoula Plans Exchange, 200 North Russell Street, Missoula, MT; Butte Builders Exchange, 4801 Hope Road, Butte, Montana 59701.

Bids Proposals shall be submitted on the forms provided with the Contract Documents. Contract Documents may be secured at A&E Architects, P.C., 222 North Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana 59801, (406) 721-5643. A refundable deposit of $100.00 is required for each plan set. Requests for out-of-town delivery must be accompanied by pre-paid postage. Plan sets returned to the offices of A&E Architects in good condition within ten (10) days of the bid opening shall receive a deposit refund.

Bids shall be accompanied by bid security meeting the requirements of the Contract Documents in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid made out in favor of the Owner. The successful bidder will furnish an approved Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the amount of one-hundred percent (100%) of the Contract.

All questions should be directed to A&E Architects at the address indicated above, (406) 721-5643 phone, (406) 721-1887 FAX. A pre-bid conference/walk-through is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., July 13, 2010. Attendance is strongly recommended. All interested bidders are encouraged to meet at the main entrance to the Granite County Courthouse, 220 North Sansome Street, Philipsburg, Montana.

The Contractor shall comply with all fair labor practices and state statutes including the Montana Prevailing Wage Rates.

No bidder may withdraw their bid for at least thirty (30) days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instructions to Bidders.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities or informalities, and to accept or reject any and all bids.

A major portion of this project is funded by a grant for historic preservation through the Montana Reinvestment Act (HB645) and will comply with the provisions of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009.

By: Board of County Commissioners
Granite County Montana
Granite County Courthouse
220 North Sansome Street
Philipsburg, Montana 59858

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEALED BIDS for 3,000 YARDS OF SANDING MATERIAL will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Granite County at its office in the Granite County Courthouse, P.O. Box 925, Philipsburg, Montana 59858 until 11:00 a.m. on July 20, 2010, and at the said office, publicly opened and read aloud. Bids may be submitted separately for each location.
THE SANDING MATERIAL must be delivered to the Granite County Road Department divided as follows:
2,000 yards to the Granite County Road Department Shop, Philipsburg, Montana
1,000 yards to the Granite County Road Department Shop, Hall, Montana
THE SANDING MATERIAL WILL BE TO THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS:
TABLE OF GRADATION – SANDING MATERIAL

Percent Passing

Sieve Standard
Size Gradation
5/16 100
10M 20-60
40M 0-30
200M 0-10
PI NP

The contractor will be responsible for providing the results of a minimum of 3 gradation tests from an independent geotechnical testing lab. The testing lab will be responsible for obtaining samples according to the following schedule and locations.

Once when at least 500 yards is delivered, a sample shall be taken at the Phillipsburg Shop

Once when at least 1,500 yards is delivered, a sample shall be taken at the Phillipsburg Shop

Once when at least 500 yards is delivered, a sample shall be taken at the Hall Shop

The county reserves the right to reject any or all product outside of specifications.

Sanding material cannot contain more than 3% moisture. Sanding material moisture content in excess of 3% will not be paid for.

The amount of sanding material delivered will be verified by the contractor, by providing a copy of weight tickets or final volume measurements to the county with the invoice for payment.

IT WILL BE THE responsibility of the contractor to meet all federal and state regulations and permitting requirements.
THE CONTRACTOR will provide the sanding material and delivery as specified above.
THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER will be required to execute a contract for this project with Granite County within two weeks from the date of this bid award. A performance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price will be required for the faithful performance of the contract.
THE BOARD OF GRANITE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities as may be deemed necessary in the interest of Granite County. No bids will be considered except those from contractors ascertained to be experienced and responsible.
FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION AND CONTRACTING DOCUMENTS on the project contact Mike Kahoe, Administrative Assistant, P.O. Box 925, Philipsburg, MT 59858, telephone 859-7023, or email via mike@co.granite.mt.us.
BIDS MUST BE SEALED and should be plainly marked “Sanding Material Project, Granite County, Montana, and July 20, 2010.”
DATED THIS 22nd day of June, 2010
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRANITE COUNTY
S/CLIFFORD NELSON, CHAIRMAN

July 13, 2010, Regular Session
10:00 a.m. Georgetown Lake Outflow; Review and Adjustment
10:15 a.m. Thor Sichveland, Spur Road between Brown’s Gulch Road and Stewart Lake Road; Discussion
10:30 a.m. County Claims; Review and Approve
11:30 a.m. Agreement with Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Granite County, Forest Rose Mine Site Reclamation; Decision
11:45 a.m. Forest Rose Mine Site Reclamation Work Plan; Review and Approval
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Resolution 2010-15 “A Granite County Resolution Amending Resolution 2009-15 To Except The County’s Real Property From The Assets Transferred To The Granite County Hospital District And Affirming The Effective Date;” First Reading (click here for document DRAFT 2010-15 )
1:30 p.m. Change Order No. 1, Solid Waste Improvements Project; Decision
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:30 p.m. Fire Protection Services Agreement with Granite County, Flint Creek Fire Service Area and Philipsburg Volunteer Fire Department; Decision
3:00 p.m. Board Work Session Preliminary Budgets
4:00 p.m. County Compensation Board, Annual Meeting; Decision
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

July 15, 2010, Special Session
Noon Solid Waste Construction Project On-Site Progress Meeting (Unless Canceled)

Agenda Notes
July 16, 2010: Job Service Employers Committee, Glacier Bank, Anaconda, 8:30 a.m.

July 5, 2010
NO REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED
(Courthouse closed for July 4, 2010, Independence Day holiday)

July 6, 2010, Regular Session
10:00 a.m. Georgetown Lake Outflow; Review and Adjustment
10:15 a.m. May 2010 Board Minutes; Review and Approve
10:30 a.m. Board Work Session Preliminary Budgets
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Gravel Purchase at Georgetown Lake; Decision
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:30 p.m. Board Work Session (Continued)
4:00 p.m. County Health Nurse Cindy Hotchkiss; Monthly Report
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

July 7, 2010, Regular Session
10:00 a.m. Flint Creek Fire Service Area, Use Agreement with Philipsburg Volunteer Fire Department; Decision
10:30 a.m. Granite County Hospital District, Finalize Leases; Decision
11:00 a.m. Board Work Session Preliminary Budgets
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Board Work Session (Continued)
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
3:00 p.m. Union Negotiations IUOE (Road Dept., Commissioner Browning)
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

July 8, 2010, Special Session
Noon Solid Waste Construction Project On-Site Progress Meeting (Unless Canceled)
2:00 p.m. Tri-County Addictive Services; Annual County Work Plan

July 7, 2010: Union Negotiations IUOE (Road Dept.), Courthouse, 3:00 p.m.
July 8, 2010: Tri-County Addictive Services Annual Work Plan, Courthouse, 2:00 p.m.
July 8, 2010: Growth Policy Meeting, Fisherman’s Mercantile on Rock Creek, 7:00 p.m.June 25, 2010,

Special Session
8:00 a.m. Recount of County Attorney Race from June 8, 2010, Primary Election;Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Courthouse

June 29, 2010, Regular Session
10:00 a.m. Georgetown Lake Outflow; Review and Adjustment
10:30 a.m. Drummond School and Community Library District Request for Checking Account; Discussion and Decision
11:00 a.m. Solid Waste District; Monthly Report
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Board Work Session Preliminary Budgets
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:30 p.m. Resolution 2010-15 “A Resolution Providing for the Re-Organization of the Granite County Weed District Board;” First Reading
3:00 p.m. May 2010 Board Minutes; Review and Approve
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

June 30, 2010, Special Session
4:00 p.m. Granite County Board of Health

Regular session days in July are scheduled for 6, 7, 13, 19, 20 and 27, 2010.

July 7, 2010: Union Negotiations IUOE (Road Dept.), Courthouse, 3:00 p.m.
July 8, 2010: Tri-County Addictive Services Annual Work Plan, Courthouse, 2:00 p.m.
July 8, 2010: Growth Policy Meeting, Fisherman’s Mercantile on Rock Creek, 7:00 p.m.

June 21, 2010
NO REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED

June 22, 2010, Regular Session
9:00 a.m. Canvass Votes from June 8, 2010, Primary Election
10:00 a.m. Georgetown Lake Outflow; Review and Adjustment
10:10 a.m. Treasurer Vicki Harding, Library District Checking Account; Decision
10:25 a.m. Detention Services Agreement with CCCS, Inc.; Decision
10:30 a.m. Nancy Anderson, Bureau of Land Management; Update
11:30 a.m. Erin Gabrian of Congressman Denny Rehberg’s Office; Update
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Resolution 2010-15 “A Resolution Providing for the Re-Organization of the Granite County Weed District Board,” First Reading
1:30 p.m. Road Foreman Ron Graham; Summer Maintenance Schedule
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m. Gravel Purchase at Georgetown Lake; Decision
2:30 p.m. Advertisement for Road Sanding Material; Decision
2:45 p.m. Truck and Small Equipment Purchase from State Surplus; Decision
3:00 p.m. May 2010 Board Minutes; Review and Approve
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

June 25, 2010 Special Session 8:00 a.m. Recount from Primary Election County Attorney Election, Courthouse, Clerk and Recorders Office
Agenda Notes
June 18, 2010: Job Service Employers Committee, Glacier Bank, Anaconda, 8:30 a.m.
June 21, 2010: Upper Clark Fork Conservation Roundtable, Powell County Community Center, Deer Lodge, 9:30 a.m.

June 15, 2010, Regular Session
10:00 a.m. Bid Opening for Gravel Crushing Projects on Rock Creek and Lower Flint Creek Valley; Decision
10:45 a.m. Treasurer Vicki Harding; Monthly Report
11:00 a.m. County Claims; Review and Approve
11:45 a.m. Georgetown Lake Outflow; Review and Adjustment
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Tracy Stone-Manning of U.S. Senator Jon Tester’s Office; Update
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:30 p.m. Board Work Session Set Meeting of County Compensation Board
4:30 p.m. May 2010 Board Minutes; Review
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

June 17, 2010, Special Session
8:30 a.m. Interviews for Road Department Operator/Mechanic Position; Decision

Agenda
June 18, 2010: Job Service Employers Committee, Glacier Bank, Anaconda, 8:30 a.m.

Advertisement for Bids
SEPARATE SEALED BIDS for the CRUSHING OF 15,000 YARDS OF GRAVEL will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Granite County at its office n Granite County Courthouse, P.O. Box 925, Philipsburg, Montana, 59858 until 10 a.m. on June 15, 2010, and at the said office, publicly opened and read aloud.
THE GRAVEL TO BE CRUSHED must be located in the upper Rock Creek Valley in an area south Montana Highway 348 and north of Montana Highway 38. The gravel must be accessible year round, if desired by the County and winter plowing to be provided by the County.
THE SURFACING GRAVEL WILL BE CRUSHED TO THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS
Requirement Sieve Percent Passing
1” 100%
3/4” 80-90%
½” 65-85%
No.4 50-78%
No. 8 37-67%
No. 40 13-35%
No. 200 4-15%
Plasticity Index 4-12%
The amount of gravel crushed will be verified by the contractor.
IT WILL BE THE responsibility of the contractor to meet all federal and state regulations and permitting requirements.
THE CONTRACTOR will provide the raw material, separate storage at the site for three years and right-of-way access.
THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER will be required to execute a contract for this gravel crushing project with Granite County within two weeks from the date of this bid award. A performance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price will be required for the faithful performance of the contract.

THE BOARD OF GRANITE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities as may be deemed necessary in the interest of Granite County. No bids will be considered except those from contractors ascertained to be experienced and responsible.

FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION AND CONTRACTING DOCUMENTS on the project contact Mike Kahoe, Administrative Assistant, P.O. Box 925, Philipsburg, MT 59858, telephone 859-7023, or email via mike@co.granite.mt.us. Or for Bid packet online click the following 2 links Upper Rock Creek Valley May 2010 Gravel and Granite County area map gravel packet


BIDS MUST BE SEALED and should be plainly marked “Upper Rock Creek Valley Gravel Crushing Project, Granite County, Montana, and June 15, 2010.”
DATED THIS 17th day of May, 2010
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRANITE COUNTY
S/CLIFFORD NELSON, CHAIRMAN
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Advertisement for Bids
SEPARATE SEALED BIDS for the CRUSHING OF 5,000 YARDS OF GRAVEL will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Granite County at its office n Granite County Courthouse, P.O. Box 925, Philipsburg, Montana, 59858 until 10 a.m. on June 15, 2010, and at the said office, publicly opened and read aloud.
THE GRAVEL TO BE CRUSHED must be located in the lower Flint Creek Valley in an area south of Drummond between Mile Marker 62 and Mile Marker 50 along Montana Highway 1. Gravel stockpile must be located within 2 road miles of Montana Highway 1. The gravel must be accessible year round, if desired by the County and winter plowing to be provided by the County.
THE SURFACING GRAVEL WILL BE CRUSHED TO THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS
Requirement Sieve Percent Passing
1” 100%
3/4” 80-90%
½” 65-85%
No.4 50-78%
No. 8 37-67%
No. 40 13-35%
No. 200 4-15%
Plasticity Index 4-12%

The amount of gravel crushed will be verified by the contractor.
IT WILL BE THE responsibility of the contractor to meet all federal and state regulations and permitting requirements.
THE CONTRACTOR will provide the raw material, separate storage at the site for two years and right-of-way access.
THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER will be required to execute a contract for this gravel crushing project with Granite County within two weeks from the date of this bid award. A performance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price will be required for the faithful performance of the contract.

FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION AND CONTRACTING DOCUMENTS on the project contact Mike Kahoe, Administrative Assistant, P.O. Box 925, Philipsburg, MT 59858, telephone 859-7023, or email via mike@co.granite.mt.us. Or for bid packet information online, click both of the following two links, Lower FC Valley Gravel May 2010 and Granite County area Map for Gravel Packet


THE BOARD OF GRANITE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities as may be deemed necessary in the interest of Granite County. No bids will be considered except those from contractors ascertained to be experienced and responsible.
BIDS MUST BE SEALED and should be plainly marked “Lower Flint Creek Valley Gravel Crushing Project, Granite County, Montana, June 15, 2010.”
DATED THIS 17th day of May, 2010.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRANITE COUNTY
S/Clifford Nelson, Chairman

May 25, 2010 Regular Schedule10:00 a.m. Georgetown Lake Outflow; Review and Adjustment
10:15 a.m. Valley Fire District Board By-Laws; Approval
10:30 a.m. Gravel Purchase for Georgetown Lake Area; Decision
10:45 a.m. Specifications for Road Sand; Discussion and Decision
11:00 a.m. Board Work Session
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Election Administrator Blanche McLure, Election by Acclamation of Certain Candidates; Decision
1:15 p.m. April 2010 Board Minutes; Approval
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
3:00 p.m. District Forest Ranger Charlene Bucha Gentry and Forest Supervisor David Myers; Update
4:00 p.m. Board Work Session
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

Regular session days in June are scheduled for 1, 7, 8, 15, 21, 22 and 29, 2010.

May 20, 2010: Union Negotiations IUOE (Road Dept.), Courthouse, 3:00 p.m.
May 20-21, 2010: ICS 400, Fort Harrison, Helena May 21, 2010: Community Business Matching, Headwaters RC&D, Butte, 9:30 a.m. rescheduled TBA

May 21, 2010: MACo District Meeting, Chamber of Commerce Bldg., Helena, 10:00 a.m.
May 25, 2010: Upper Clark Fork River Basin Steering Committee, Deer Lodge, 11:00 a.m.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Granite County is seeking proposals for the design and installation of a new sewer line from the Philipsburg Ambulance Garage. Proposals are to include the development of a design, to be approved by the Commissioners, and cost of a new sewer service line from the ambulance garage across the parking lot to connect with the existing sewer line just east of the courthouse. Work is to be done in a safe and professional manner. New sewer line is to be 4” SDR 35 minimum and fill should be compacted for future asphalt paving.
Proposals should be sealed, clearly marked “Ambulance Building Sewer Project” and delivered to the Granite County Commissioners, Courthouse, P. O. Box 925, Philipsburg, MT 59858 by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2010.

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NOTICE OPERATOR/MECHANIC POSITION AVAILABLE

Granite County is accepting applications for an operator/mechanic position with the Granite County Road Department. The position is permanent and requires a valid Montana Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Starting wage is $14.83/hour.

A copy of the position description and blank county application forms are available at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in the courthouse or by telephoning Administrative Assistant Mike Kahoe at 859-7023. (Click here for a copy of the application form Granite County Application Form /co.granite.mt.us/web_forms/Operator Mechanic Job Description.pdf) (Click here for a copy of the Job Description/co.granite.mt.us/web_forms/Granite County Employment Application Form.pdf)

A signed county application form, letter of interest and resume are required. Applications are due on or before May 14, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. and should be sent to the Granite County Commissioners, P. O. Box 925, Philipsburg, MT 59858.

For further information contact Administrative Assistant Mike Kahoe at telephone 859-7023 or email at mike@co.granite.mt.us.

May 11, 2010, Regular Session
10:00 a.m. Georgetown Lake Outflow; Review and Adjustment
10:15 a.m. County Claims; Review and Approval
11:00 a.m. Final Budget Hearing on Forest Reserve Title III Funds; Decision
11:15 a.m. Kitty Logan and Roger Skaggs, Assistance with Asphalt at Drummond Schools; Decision
11:45 a.m. County Attorney Christopher Miller, Proposed Settlement Agreement in Polinsky vs. Granite County Case; Decision
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Pintler View Estates Subsequent Minor Subdivision, Final Plat Approval; Decision
1:15 p.m. Gravel Purchasing; Decision
1:30 p.m. Schedule Advertisement for Gravel Bids; Decision
1:45 p.m. Water Truck and/or Dump Truck Purchase; Decision
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:30 p.m. DES Coordinator Bart Bonney and District Director Martha Smith; Update
3:30 p.m. Owen Voigt, Employee Health Insurance Plans Available through the MACo Health Care Trust; Decision
4:40 p.m. Bohrnsen Approach Permit; Decision
5:00 p.m. Adjourn
Agenda Notes: May 10, 2010: Union Negotiations IUOE (Road Dept.), Courthouse, 3:00 p.m.
May 12, 2010: WFDSS Fire Training, UM Western Lewis & Clark Room, Dillon, 9:30 a.m.
May 14, 2010: Job Service Employers Committee, Glacier Bank, Anaconda, 8:30 a.m.

May 3, 2010, Regular Session
10:30 a.m. Resolution 2010-13 (Revising Resolution 2010-8) Solid Waste District Improvements Project Budget; First Reading
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
3:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Use of Community Transportation Enhancement Program (CTEP) Funds; Decision on Project
4:00 p.m. Board Work Session
5:00 p.m. Adjourn
May 4, 2010, Regular Session
10:00 a.m. Georgetown Lake Outflow; Review and Adjustment
10:30 a.m. Forest Rose DNRC-RRDG Mine Clean-Up Grant Application; Decision
11:30 a.m. Resolution 2010-13 (Revising Resolution 2010-8) Solid Waste District Improvements Project Budget; Second Reading and Adoption
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Public Comment on Final Environmental Assessment Checklist for Courthouse ADA Entrance and Restrooms Historic Preservation Grant Program Project; Review and Approval of EA Checklist
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:30 p.m. Employee Supplemental Insurance; Discussion and Decision
4:00 p.m. County Health Nurse Cindy Hotchkiss and Joe Gilboy of Area V Agency on Aging; Monthly Report
5:00 p.m. Adjourn
May 7, 2010: Wildland Fire Training, Courtroom of Courthouse, 9:00 a.m.

NOTICE

The final Environmental Assessment Checklist for the Granite County Courthouse ADA Entrance and Restrooms Historic Preservation Grant Program Project has been completed and is available for public inspection at the Office of the Clerk and Recorder, Granite County Courthouse, Philipsburg, during regular business hours.

A public meeting to receive written and oral public comment on the checklist will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. in the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, Granite County Courthouse, Philipsburg, Montana. Written comments may also be submitted prior to the meeting and should be sent to the Granite County Commissioners, P O Box 925, Philipsburg, MT 59858. Following public comment, the checklist will be considered for approval by the Board.

For further information contact Administrative Assistant Mike Kahoe at telephone 859-7023 or email at mike@co.granite.mt.us.
Dated this 26th day of April, 2010.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRANITE COUNTY
Clifford Nelson, Chairman

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NOTICE

Granite County receives an annual allocation of funds for the Community Transportation Enhancement Program (CTEP) administered by the Montana Department of Transportation. Approximately $93,000.00 is currently available for eligible projects under the program.

Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
Pedestrian and bicycle facilities
Landscaping or other scenic beautification
Rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings and structures
Historic preservation
A complete list of eligible projects and development information can be found on the Montana Department of Transportation website, http://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/ctep/.

The Granite County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on May 3, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. at the Commission Office in the Granite County Courthouse to gather verbal or written public comment on proposed uses of these funds. Written comment may also be submitted prior to the hearing and should be addressed to: Granite County Commissioners, P O Box 925, Philipsburg MT 59858.

If auxiliary aids and services or special accommodations are required, please contact Mike Kahoe at email mike@co.granite.mt.us or telephone 406-859-7023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF GRANITE COUNTY
Clifford Nelson, Chairman

April 27, 2010, Regular Session
10:00 a.m. Consideration of Bids Received on Solid Waste District Scale Site Improvements and Award of Contract; Decision
11:00 a.m. Proposals for Jail Sidewalk Replacement; Decision
11:30 a.m. Georgetown Lake Outflow; Review and Adjustment
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Big Sky Minor Subdivision; Final Plat Work Session
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:30 p.m. Pintler View Estates Subsequent Minor Subdivision; Final Plat Work Session
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

April 28, 2010
11:00 a.m. Court Ordered Mediation in Polinsky v. Granite County Case with Mediator Robert Carlson, Courthouse, Philipsburg

Regular session days in May are scheduled for 3, 4, 11, 17, 18 and 25, 2010.

Agenda Notes
April 29. 2010: Union Negotiations IUOE (Road Dept.), Courthouse, 3:00 p.m.

Solid Waste Construction Project. Please click this link for more information Invitation to Bid document REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Granite County is seeking proposals for the replacement of the concrete sidewalk in front of the Granite County Jail. Proposals are to include removal and disposal of the existing concrete sidewalk and replacement with a new concrete sidewalk. Work is to be done in a safe and professional manner. Project size is approximately 85 feet long and 52 inches wide.

Proposals should be sealed, clearly marked “Jail Sidewalk Project” and delivered to the Granite County Commissioners, Courthouse, P. O. Box 925, Philipsburg, MT 59858 by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 2010.

April 19, 2010
No regular meeting scheduled 10:00 a.m. Court Ordered Mediation in White et al v. Granite County Case, Office of James Harrington, 17 South Main, Suite 202, Butte

April 20, 2010, Regular Session
9:00 a.m. County Safety Committee (Commissioner Nelson)
10:00 a.m. Treasurer Vicki Harding; Monthly Report
10:15 a.m. Georgetown Lake Outflow; Review and Adjustment
10:30 a.m. Architect James McDonald, Courthouse Historic Preservation Grant; Decision
11:30 a.m. Board Work Session: Community Safety Concerns on Highway One to MDT
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Board Work Session (Continued) Capital Improvement Plan
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:30 p.m. Southwest Montana Drug Task Force, State and Local Task Force Agreement, Fiscal Year 2011; Decision
2:45 p.m. Board Minutes for March 2010; Review and Approve
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

Agenda Notes:
April 21, 2010: Granite Headwaters Watershed Group, Museum, Philipsburg, 7:00 p.m.
Agenda Notes: April 9, 2010: Forest Service Open House on East Deer Lodge Valley Landscape Restoration Management Project, Community Center, Deer Lodge, Noon to 6 p.m.
April 12, 2010: Public Hearing by Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission,
University of Montana, Gallagher Business Bldg., Missoula, 6:30 p.m.
April 14, 2010: Granite County Economic Development, Sunshine Station, 11:00 a.m.
April 14, 2010: Steering Committee for Organizational Development Seminar, Courthouse, 1:00 p.m.

April 13, 2010, Regular Session
10:00 a.m. County Claims; Review and Approve
11:00 a.m. Board Work Session: Review Gas Tax Maps, Capital Improvement Plan
11:45 a.m. Encroachment Permit for Metesh Lane; Decision
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Cameron Rasor, Beaverhead-Deerlodge Forest Service Road Maintenance Agreement Annual Renewal; Decision
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:30 p.m. Resolution 2010-9 Adopt Final Bridge Evaluation and Capital Improvement Plan; Second Reading and Adoption
2:40 p.m. Resolution 2010-10 Adopt Final Preliminary Engineering Reports to Complete Bridge Improvements; Second Reading and Adoption
2:50 p.m. Resolution 2010-11 Authorize Submission of TSEP Bridge Grant Application; Second Reading and Adoption
3:00 p.m. Resolution 2010-12 Increase Stone Weed District Budget; Second Reading and Adoption
3:10 p.m. Agreement for Reimbursement for Mental Health Services; Decision
3:20 p.m. Historic County Road Rights-of-Way on State Lands; Discussion
3:45 p.m. Board Work Session (Continued) Community Safety Concerns on Highway One to MDT, Historic Preservation Grant
4:30 p.m. Board Minutes for March 2010; Review
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

April 15, 2010 6:30 p.m. Flint Creek Dam Advisory Committee, Granite County Courthouse Courtroom, Philipsburg.

April 5, 2010, Regular Session
9:30 a.m. Board Work Session
11:30 a.m. Public Comment on Treasure State Endowment Program (TSEP) Application for Replacement of Bridges on Boulder Creek Road and Cow Creek Road
11:40 a.m. Requests for Letters of Support for HB645 Projects:
Town of Drummond, Energy Efficient Town Hall Windows and Dike Work; Decision
Town of Philipsburg, Slip Line Storm Sewer on Broadway; Decision
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Resolution 2010-8 TSEP Solid Waste Improvements Budget; Second Reading and Adoption
1:15 p.m. Solid Waste Secretary Jackie Neumiller; Monthly Report
1:45 p.m. Encroachment Permit Application, East Fork Road; Decision
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m. Resolution 2010-9 Adopt Final Bridge Evaluation and Capital Improvement Plan; First Reading
2:30 p.m. Resolution 2010-10 Adopt Final Preliminary Engineering Reports to Complete Bridge Improvements; First Reading
2:45 p.m. Resolution 2010-11 Authorize Submission of TSEP Bridge Grant Application; First Reading
3:00 p.m. Chemical Dependency Treatment and Prevention: Memorandum of Understanding with Anaconda-Deer Lodge, Powell and Granite Counties; Decision
Service Provider Designation; Decision
4:00 p.m. County Health Nurse Cindy Hotchkiss; Monthly Report
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

April 6, 2010, Regular Session
10:00 a.m. Georgetown Lake Outflow; Review and Adjustment
10:15 a.m. Treasurer Vicki Harding; Monthly Report
10:30 a.m. Memorandum of Understanding with Forest Service and DEQ for Forest Rose Mine Reclamation; Decision
11:00 a.m. Quarterly Jail Inspection
11:30 a.m. Public Comment on Treasure State Endowment Program (TSEP) Application for Replacement of Bridges on Boulder Creek Road and Cow Creek Road
11:40 a.m. Linda Smith; Drummond Senior Citizens
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Road Department Foremen; Capital Improvement Plan, Work Schedule
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:30 p.m. Resolution 2010-12 Increase Stone Weed District Budget; First Reading
3:00 p.m. Board Work Session
4:00 p.m. Wayne Ternes, Special Olympics Torch Run; Informational
4:45 p.m. Request Letter from County Attorney to Hospital District Regarding Lease
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

February 23, 2010
NO REGULAR SESSION SCHEDULED
MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES MID-WINTER CONFERENCE

Agenda Notes:
February 12, 2010: Job Service Employers Committee, Glacier Bank, Anaconda, 8:30 a.m.
February 18, 2010: I-15/90 Communications, Chamber of Commerce, Butte, 10:00 a.m.
February 18, 2010: Resource Advisory Committee, USDA Building, Deer Lodge, 5:00 p.m.

February 15, 2010
LINCOLN’S AND WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY (COURTHOUSE CLOSED)
NO REGULAR SESSION SCHEDULED

February 16, 2010
8:45 a.m. Canvass Votes from February 9, 2010, Drummond Library Special Election
9:00 a.m. Owen Voigt, MACo Health Care Trust; Informational
9:30 a.m. Board Minutes for January 2010; Review and Approve
9:45 a.m. Resolution 2010-7 Seasonal Road Closure, Red Lion Area; Second Reading and Adoption
10:00 a.m. Treasurer Vicki Harding; Monthly Report
10:15 a.m. South Jericho Bay Major Subdivision; Preliminary Plat Deliberation
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Preliminary Plat Deliberation (Continued)
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m. Preliminary Plat Deliberation (Continued)
4:30 p.m. Board Minutes for January 2010; Review and Approve (Continued)
5:00 p.m. Adjourn
February 8, 2009, Special Session
7:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Revision of Granite County Subdivision Regulations; Drummond School and Community Library, Drummond

February 9, 2010, Regular Session
10:00 a.m. County Claims; Review and Approve
11:00 a.m. Resolution 2010-7 Seasonal Road Closure, Red Lion Area; First Reading
11:30 a.m. Board Work Session
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Solid Waste Secretary Jackie Neumiller, Monthly Report, Discussion on Necessity of Loan; Decision
2:00 p.m. Public Comment on Matters within the Commissioners’ Jurisdiction
2:30 p.m. Treasure State Endowment Program and Resource Advisory Committee Grant Applications for Bridge Projects; Decision
3:30 p.m. Rumsey Road Engineering, Phase I; Decision
4:30 p.m. Board Minutes for January 2010; Review
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

February 12, 2010, Special Session
9:00 a.m. Collective Bargaining Unit Determination Hearing; District Courtroom

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Major Subdivision South Jericho Bay

Property owners and developers Mountain Lion, LLC, P.O. Box 16630, Missoula, MT, 59807, are proposing an 84 lot major subdivision, located in the Section 23 of T5N, R14W, P.M.M., in Granite County. The subdivision is proposed to create 84 single-family residential lots. The property is located at Georgetown Lake in the Jericho Bay area. One variance for length to width ratios is being requested on this subdivision.

Montana Code Annotated 76-3-608 in conjunction with the Granite County Subdivision Regulations IV-A-3 requires a public hearing be held to gather public input for all major subdivisions.

The Granite County Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on this proposal beginning at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 7, 2010, in the Granite County Courthouse, 220 N. Sansome Street, Philipsburg, MT. A copy of the application is available for public review at the Granite County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 220 N. Sansome Street, Philipsburg. Written comments can be directed to the Granite County Planning Board, Attn: Chairman A.J. Michnevich, P.O. Box 925, Philipsburg, Montana, 59858 or to gcplanning@co.granite.mt.us Attn: Planning Board. Public comment is encouraged.