March 27, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Commissioner Pancratz. Commissioner Goffena and Commissioner Turley were present.
Also present were Theresa Doumitt and Norma Trent.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve the agenda after adding to sign the Transfer Entitlements to Yellowstone County in the amount of $150,000.00 for the FAA. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Goffena made the motion to approve the minutes from March 20, 2026, meeting as written. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
John Thomas met with the Commissioners to ask about Dean Creek Road. He was instructed to talk to Road Supervisor Stockert. He also asked if the Saturday Flea Market was still able to be held at the Busy Bee. The Commissioners informed him they were and that demolition should start next week.
Frank Kelly gave the Commissioners a letter regarding land donated to the American Legion Post 18.
Monday March 23, 2026, all Commissioners met with Senator Sheehys representative.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Commissioner Turley attended the Refuse Board meeting. Ther were executive decisions made.
Tuesday March 224, 2026, Commissioner Goffena attended a (MOAT) Montana Opioid Application Trust meeting but there wasn’t a quorum.
Wednesday March 25, 2026, all Commissioners attended the Wier Developer Meeting and update with Theresa Doumitt.
Wednesday March 25, 2026, all Commissioner attended the Hospital District Meeting. They are seriously looking at major improvement upgrades to Roundup Memorial Hospital. They will be doing this on their own and they will not be looking to increase taxes.
Wednesday March 25, 2026, all Commissioners met the new owner of Musselshell Valley Equipment.
Friday March 27, 2026, Commissioner Goffena had a TEAMS meeting with Bridgemont Health and Wellness.
Commissioner Goffena made the motion to Table-Public Comment on Resolution 2026-9 A resolution authorizing and approving the sale of a certain parcel of real property known as the Wier Building, 215 Main Street, Roundup, Montana, and more particularly described as the Roundup Original Townsite, S13, T08 N, R25 E, Lots 8, 9, 10, 11 and the South 18.5 feet of Lot 7, Block 17 in the City of Roundup, Musselshell County, Montana for the purpose of economic development and historic preservation in accordance with the development objectives of Musselshell County and providing for an effective date herein. AND to table;
Public comment on, Ordinance 2026-1, An Ordinance for Community Development of Government Owned Property. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Public Comment on any public matter within the jurisdiction of the Commissioners that is NOT on the Agenda.
Theresa Doumitt asked the Commissioners about getting cameras outside of the Wier Building to help with the vandalism that has been happening. It was suggested for Ms. Doumitt to talk to the Sheriff’s office.
End of Public Comment.
Commissioner Goffena made the motion to sign Ordinance 2026-1, An Ordinance for Community Development of Government Owned Property. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Turley made the motion to appoint the Consumer representative and Commission representative naming Norma Trent for Consumer and Commissioner Goffena for Commission for the Area II Agency on Aging Advisory Council. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Goffena made the motion to sign TIF District Grant application for the Wier Building Project. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Turley made the motion to sign the Request for FAA Approval for Transfer of Entitlements to Yellowstone Airport submitted by KLJ Engineering. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried.
County Agent Cooley gave his weekly report to the Commissioners. The leadership workshop he attended was very good and gave some interesting ideas for the 4H programs. The seed potatoes are at the Extension Office. This weekend Mr. Cooley will be attending the State Recreation Lab in Columbus.
Sheriff Lesnik gave his weekly report to the Commissioners. There are 3 inmates in jail now. They worked with Des to determine they are going to be opening burning for the weekend. Deputy Bascomb is going to the academy.
DES Director Russell and Coordinator Rook gave their weekly report to the Commissioners. County Attorney Todd-Rogers joined the meeting. There were 42 office visits this week, 28 phone calls, 3 burn permits issued or renewed, 1 new address, 2 calls for service (2 motor vehicles crashes) and 7 meetings attended. There will be prescribed fires this weekend in multiple areas of Musselshell County.
John Albert from Musselshell visited with the Commissioners regarding Handle Park in Musselshell. There are some trees that need trimmed for safety. The outhouses need attention and there is still no electric hookup in the shed.
Ambulance Director Solberg gave his report to the Commissioners. They are still trouble shooting the new phones. The Commissioners computer and cameras were worked on and discussed.
County Attorney Todd-Rogers met with the Commissioners regarding legal standards for donating property to Post 18 of the American legion.
There being no further business Commissioner Goffena made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion carried.