On the agenda: Butte meeting — Data Center (Feb 25)
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Butte, Montana · Wednesday, February 25, 2026 — 7 months ago
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BUTTE-SILVER BOW COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2026
7:30 PM COURTHOUSE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRAYER AND PLEDGE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
REPORT OF THE CHAIR
SECTION 1: BID OPENINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS
BID OPENINGS
1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-64
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a bid opening for February 25, 2026, for Hot Mix for the BSB Roads Department.
2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-77
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a bid opening for February 25, 2026, for the 2026 Road Division Mill Fill Project.
PRESENTATIONS
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.
4.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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
5.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-63
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a public hearing on March 4, 2026, for the purpose of soliciting comments on the final
Drought Management Plan. A resolution will be submitted after the public hearing.
6.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.
7.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.
8.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.
9.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.
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10.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. Parcel No. 1904920,1903480,1904910.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY PUBLIC MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA
ADJOURN
MEETINGS
FINANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 2026
6:00 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
Expenditure report for the week of February 25, 2026, was reviewed and approved in the amount
of $________________________FY for 2026.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 2026
6:30 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
No Meeting will be held
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 2026
7:00 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
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.
City and County of Butte-Silver Bow
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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
BUTTE-SILVER 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
BUTTE-SILVER 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
BUTTE-SILVER BOW FROM RECEIVING A CONTRACT FOR THE H5N1 INFLUENZA A
RESPONSE PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
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
BUTTE-SILVER 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
BUTTE-SILVER 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
City and County of Butte-Silver Bow
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BUTTE-SILVER BOW FROM RECEIVING A CONTRACT FOR THE SYRINGE
EXCHANGE PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
Name
Amount
REBECCA &
$1,204.25
NATHAN
SCHWARTZMILLER
Reason
Approved
REFUND RECOMMENDATION
FOR DUBLE TAXATION FOR
PARCEL #0000298250
REPORTS
FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
7:00 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
TO THE HONORABLE CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND MEMBERS OF THE BUTTE-SILVER BOW
COMMISSIONERS
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We, your Committee of the Finance and Budget Committee, respectfully recommend as follows:
Expenditure report for the week of February 18, 2026, was reviewed and approved in the
amounts of $503,157.68 for FY 2026
Committee Members
Hattie Thatcher, Chair
Josh O’Neill, Vice Chair
Russ O’Leary
Tommy Walker
Bill Boyle
Michele Shea
Present /Absent
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City and County of Butte-Silver Bow
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