On the agenda: Butte meeting — Data Center (Feb 18)

BUTTE-SILVER BOW COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2026
7:30 PM COURTHOUSE COUNCIL CHAMBERS

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRAYER AND PLEDGE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
February 4, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
ITEMS NOT ADDRESSED ON THE AGENDA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT
SECTION 1: BID OPENINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS
BID OPENINGS
1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-59
Lisa Carey, BSB Emergency Management Director requesting Council of Commissioners
permission to allow proposals for a Fire Station alerting system to be opened on Wednesday,
February 18, 2026.
PRESENTATIONS
2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-67
Brian Sullivan, ADHOC Chairman requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
presentation on February 18, 2026, for an update on the Ad Hoc Data Center Impact Committee.
3.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-72
Karen Maloughney, BSB Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on February 18, 2026, for an update on the BSB Health Department.

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SECTION 2: CONSENT AGENDA
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1.COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING REPORT
2.FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
3. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
4. JUDICIARY COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
B. COMMUNICATIONS
1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-80
J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive requesting Council of Commissioners concurrence in the
appointment of Butch Gerbrandt, 412 W. Broadway, Butte MT to the Public Library Board.
Concur and Place on File
2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-82
Julia Crain, BSB Planning Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to apply for a
Montana Geospatial Information Act Grant (MGIA) made available through the Montana State
Library.
Concur and Place on File
3.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-83
Jesse Gonzalez, Butte Strong Neighborhood Watch requesting Council of Commissioners
permission to schedule a presentation on February 25, 2026, regarding the safety of all residents and
supporting our immigrant neighbors who may feel like they do not have a voice in our community.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole Pending Presentation
4.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-84
Mike Clague, Deputy County Attorney requesting Council of Commissioners permission to apply
for a Montana Department of Transportation Highway Traffic Safety Funding Program to assist the
DUI Court and does not require any match.
Concur and Place on File
5.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-85
Shanna Adams, Uptown Butte Business Improvement District Chairman requesting Council of
Commissioners permission to schedule a presentation on February 25, 2026, regarding the Uptown
Butte BID annual budget.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole Pending Presentation
6.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-86
Barbara Kornet, Butte Public Art Committee Secretary requesting Council of Commissioners
authorization to have Chief Executive Gallager sign a Fiscal Agreement between BSB and the Butte
Public Art Committee, and Headwaters, to provide services to BPAC for the implementation of
public art projects in Butte.
2026-86 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
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7.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-87
Cynthia Sherman, Clerk & Recorder requesting Council of Commissioners to accept the list of
candidates and elect them by acclimation as trustees for the appropriate District and will cancel the
Special Purpose election for the Volunteer Fire Department Trustees. I am also requesting that Tom
Breen, 1239 Grizzly Trail be appointed to fill an unexpired term for Rocker VFD (2028) to replace
Richard Peterson, who is resigning from his trustee seat.
Concur and Place on File
8.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-88
Nancy DesRosiers, Community Development Housing Coordinator requesting Council of
Commissioners permission to apply for funding through the Intermountain Community Care
Foundation (ICCF) grant to support the Butte Aging at Home Program, which launched in 2025.
Concur and Place on File
9.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-89
Karen Maloughney, BSB Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to
have Chief Executive Gallager sign a contract amendment between the Montana Department of
Public Health and Human Services and BSB to support HIV Prevention, delivery of HIV Treatment
Outreach and support Viral Hepatitis and HIV services.
2026-89 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
10.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-90
Karen Maloughney, BSB Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to
have Chief Executive Gallager sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Montana
Department of Health and Human Services and the Butte-Silver Bow Health Department to
establish an arrangement between the STI/HIV Hepatitis C Section of Montana CPHHS and the
BSB Health Department.
2026-90 MOU
Concur and Place on File
11.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-91
Karen Maloughney, BSB Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to
have Chief Executive Gallager sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Bridgercare
and the Butte-Silver Bow Health Department to implement Bridgercare's Evidence-Based Teen
Pregnancy Prevention Programs and Services Project.
2026-91 MOU
Concur and Place on File
12.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-92
Karen Hassler, Finance & Budget Director requesting Council of Commissioners to review the
City-County of Butte-Silver Bow mid-year report for fiscal year 2026. This report assessed the
budget to actual expenditures and projected to actual revenues as of December 31, 2025.
2026-92 Fiscal Report
Concur and Place on File

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13.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-93
Bill Kelly, 403 Walkerville Montana requesting Council of Commissioners approval to purchase
three parcels of land for improved maintenance, utilization and management of the area, which is
directly bordering property that he currently owns.
Refer to the Land Sales Committee
14.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-94
Lisa Carey, Emergency Management Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
apply for the Montana Resiliency Fund Grant for an emergency generator, generator on a trailer and
the Big Butte Fuels Reduction Project. This grant would require a 25% match.
Refer to Finance & Budget for funding sources
15.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-95
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to submit
BSB's annual application for Federal Section 5311 Transit operating assistance funds in the amount
of $981,654 and State of Montana TransADE Funding in the amount of $184,668.
2026-95 Coordination Plan
Concur and Place on File
16.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-96
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign an easement with NorthWestern Energy for an underground 10 ft gas
easement that will go through BSB property between S. Idaho Street and S. Wyoming Street.
2026-96 Easement.
Concur and Place on File
17.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-97
Con Sullivan, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division No. 1 requesting Council of Commissioners
authorization to have Chief Executive Gallager sign a proclamation for "Irish Heritage Month"
during the month of March.
Concur and Place on File
SECTION 3: COMMUNICATIONS TO BE READ AND ACTED UPON
1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-79
J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive requesting Council of Commissioners concurrence in the
appointment of Scott Turner as Director of Information Technologies (IT) for Butte-Silver Bow.
2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-81
J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive requesting Council of Commissioners approval to write a letter of
support for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Butte Field Office in regard to an opportunity
to acquire a 65-acre private inholding adjacent to the Big Hole River near Maidenrock.

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SECTION 4: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED TO JUDICIARY
COMMITTEE
1.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE SALE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL
OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION
24, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, P.M.M., BUTTE-SILVER BOW
COUNTY, MONTANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES OF BUTTE-SILVER BOW MUNICIPAL CODE
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
2.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A LAND EXCHANGE OF

CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST ONEQUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, P.M.M.,
BUTTE-SILVER BOW COUNTY, MONTANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND TO CURE ENCROACHMENT OF PRIVATE INVESTMENTS ON
PUBLIC PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES OF BUTTESILVER BOW MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREIN.
3.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-09
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AFTER
CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE
COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7-6-4006, MCA;
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE TO THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTESILVER BOW FROM RECEIVING A CONTRACT FOR THE BRIDGERCARE MYWI LIFT
PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
4.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-10
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AFTER
CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE
COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7-6-4006, MCA;
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE TO THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTESILVER BOW FROM RECEIVING A CONTRACT FOR THE CHRONIC DISEASE PROGRAM
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
5.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-11
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AFTER
CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE
COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7-6-4006, MCA;
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE TO THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTESILVER BOW FROM RECEIVING A CONTRACT FOR THE H5N1 INFLUENZA A
RESPONSE PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.

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6.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AFTER
CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE
COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7-6-4006, MCA;
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE TO THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTESILVER BOW FROM RECEIVING A CONTRACT FOR THE INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH
GRANT AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
7.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-13
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AFTER
CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE
COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7-6-4006, MCA;
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE TO THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTESILVER BOW FROM RECEIVING A CONTRACT FOR multiple Health Department programs
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
8.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-14
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AFTER
CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE
COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7-6-4006, MCA;
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE TO THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTESILVER BOW FROM RECEIVING A CONTRACT FOR THE SYRINGE EXCHANGE
PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
SECTION 5: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR FINAL READING
1.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE REAL
PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACT R1-R2 AND TRACT R3 OF THE RAIL PARK MINOR
SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST,
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WITHIN THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTE-SILVER BOW,
MONTANA TO SILVER BOW RAIL PARK RE2 LLC, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE BUTTE-SILVER BOW MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
2.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03
A RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION
REGARDING THE LOSS OF SNAP BENEFITS IN BUTTE-SILVER BOW COUNTY,
MONTANA
CALENDAR OF OTHER MEETINGS AND EVENTS
February 18, 2026, Parking Commission, 3:00 pm, Courthouse Conference Rm. 203
February 19, 2026, Zoning Board, 5:30 pm, Council Chambers
February 23, 2026, Mental Health LAC, 1:00 pm, 3rd Floor, Library Bldg.
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February 24, 2026, Port of Montana, 12:00 pm, Hub Center, Silver Bow
February 24, 2026, Urban Revitalization, 8:30 am
February 25, 2025, Substance Abuse Task Force, 3:30 pm, Emergency Operations Center,
3615 Wynne
February 25, 2026, Local Emergency Planning, 12:00 pm, Butte Justice Center
February 26, 2026, Planning Board, 5:30 pm, Council Chambers
March 2, 2026, Study Commission, Council Chambers, 5:00 pm, 155 West Granite Street
March 3, 2026, Weed Board, 7:00 pm, Weed Office, 25 West Front
March 3, 2026, Fire Advisory Committee, 5:30 pm
March 3, 2026, Historic Preservation Commission, 5:30 pm, Council Chambers
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA
ADJOURN
MEETINGS
FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
7:00 PM BUTTE-SILVER BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
Expenditure report for the week of February 18, 2026, was reviewed and approved in the amount of
$____________________FY for 2026.
MEETING REPORTS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
TO THE HONORABLE CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND MEMBERS OF THE BUTTE-SILVER BOW
COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We, your Committee of the Whole Committee, respectfully recommend as follows:
SECTION 1: BID OPENINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-62
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
presentation on February 11, 2026, regarding the Drought Management Plan for Butte-Silver Bow.
Held
2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-71
Will O’Connor, Land Sales Coordinator requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on February 11, 2026, to provide an update on the Land Sales Committee
Process.
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Held
SECTION 2: COMMUNICATIONS
1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2025-581
Will O’Connor, Land Records Coordinator requesting Council of Commissioners to approve
Council Communication No. 2025-249, a request from Patti and Chris Salmonsen to purchase land
owned by BSB located adjacent to their property located at 17 Tullamore Street.
Hold in Abeyance
2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2025-249
Patti and Chris Salmonsen requesting Council of Commissioners approval to purchase a portion of
land owned by Butte-Silver Bow, which is adjacent to their property located at 17 Tullamore Street.
Hold in Abeyance
3.COMMUNICATION NO. 2025-587
Bill Kelly, 403 Transit Street, Butte MT requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to
purchase Parcel No. 0001904920 that is directly bordering my property for improved maintenance,
utilization, and management of the area.
Hold in Abeyance
4.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-18
Kelly Sullivan, BLDC Executive Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on March 4, 2026, regarding the BLDC's recently completed 5-year
Strategic Plan.
Hold in Abeyance
5.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-46
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget for the
BSBHD SSP September 8, 2025, Opioid Abatement Proposal Project.
Place on File
6.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-47
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget to
conduct harm reduction surveys with people at risk for overdose.
Place on File
7.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-48
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget to
support the comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment in BSB.
Place on File

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8.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-49
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget
resulting in a contract with Bridgercare.
Place on File
9.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-50
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget for
several programs with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Place on File
10.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-51
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget to
support public health preparedness planning and response.
Place on File
11.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-59
Lisa Carey, BSB Emergency Management Director requesting Council of Commissioners
permission to allow proposals for a Fire Station alerting system to be opened on Wednesday,
February 18, 2026.
Hold in Abeyance
12.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-62
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
presentation on February 11, 2026, regarding the Drought Management Plan for Butte-Silver Bow.
Place on File
13.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-67
Brian Sullivan, ADHOC Chairman requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
presentation on February 18, 2026, for an update on the Ad Hoc Data Center Impact Committee.
Hold in Abeyance
14.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-71
Will O’Connor, Land Sales Coordinator requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on February 11, 2026, to provide an update on the Land Sales Committee
Process.
Place on File
15.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-72
Karen Maloughney, BSB Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on February 18, 2026, for an update on the BSB Health Department.
Hold in Abeyance

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FINANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
6:00 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
Expenditure report for the week of February 11, 2026, was reviewed and approved in the amount of
$1,027,041.32 for FY 2026.
Committee Members
Hattie Thatcher, Chair
Josh O’Neill, Vice Chair
Bill Boyle
Tommy Walker
Russ O’Leary
Michele Shea

Present /Absent
A
P
P
P
P
P

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
6:30 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
No meeting was held
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
7:00 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
1.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE REAL
PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACT R1-R2 AND TRACT R3 OF THE RAIL PARK MINOR
SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST,
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WITHIN THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTE-SILVER BOW,
MONTANA TO SILVER BOW RAIL PARK RE2 LLC, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE BUTTE-SILVER BOW MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
Move to Final Reading
2.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03
A RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION
REGARDING THE LOSS OF SNAP BENEFITS IN BUTTE-SILVER BOW COUNTY,
MONTANA
Move to Final Reading

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Name

Amount

Reason

Approved

BOON CAPITAL
CORP

$3,696.35

REFUND/REDEMPTION OF TAX
ASSIGNMENT/PARCEL
#0000166900

YES

CHRISTOPHER
HASSFELD

$1,000.00

DEMO BUILDING AT 130 E PARK YES
STREET FOR PRAXIS BUILDING

Committee Members
Present/Absent
Michele Shea, Chair
P
Hattie Thatcher, Vice-Chair
A
Dan Callahan
P
Eric Mankins
P
Trudy Healy
P
Bill Boyle
P

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