On the agenda: Butte meeting — data center (Sep 2)

BUTTE-SILVER BOW COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 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
August 19, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
ITEMS NOT ADDRESSED ON THE AGENDA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT
SECTION 1: BID OPENINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, PRESENTATIONS AND/OR
PETITIONS
PETITIONS
1.PETITION NO. 2026-02
Will O’Connor, Land Records Coordinator requesting Council of Commissioners to review a
petition to close and vacate a public right-or-way (portion of Berline Street), has been filed with the
Planning Department, as provided for and within Ordinance Number 362 and BSB Municipal Code,
Section 12.06.010.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-366
Karen Hassler, Finance & Budget Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a public hearing on August 5, 2026, for the adoption of the Fscal Year 2027 Final Budget
and establish the user rates for Storm Water System, Solid Waste Disposal, and Lighting and Fire
Hydrant Districts.
2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-367
Karen Hassler, Finance & Budget Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a public hearing on August 12, 2026, to establish user rates for Metro Sewer. The public
hearing will begin on August 12, 2026, and be continued until the Council of Commissioners sets a
date to adopt the Fisal Year 2027 Final budget and fix the rate.
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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. 2026-430
J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive requesting Council of Commissioners concurrence in the reappointments of Lowell Stuck, P.O. Box 3267, and Steve McArthur, 2100 South Drive, Butte MT
to the Fire Commission.
Concur and Place on File
2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-431
J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive requesting Council of Commissioners concurrence in the
appointment of Ken Beck, 901 E. Front Street, Butte MT to the Fair Board.
Concur and Place on File
3.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-432
Sean Keuch, 103 Sutter Street, Butte MT requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to
purchase the vacant lot located south of 103 Sutter Street owned by Butte-Silver Bow so that he
could park two cars in the area as the street is very narrow.
Refer to Land Sales Committee
4.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-433
Alysia Guzman, Festival Coordinator requesting Council of Commissioners authorization hold the
annual Butte Food Festival 2026 event at 34 E. Galena Street on September 12, 2026. We are
requesting to close off Main and Arizona Street, as well as Park and Mercury Street and to use the
Copper Block Parking Lot for additional vendors.
Concur and Place on File
5.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-434
Shanna Adams, Uptown BID Chair requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
presentation on September 16, 2026, for the BID Annual Work Plan and Budget. Resolution 202654 will also be introduced as an amendment to Resolution 2024-61 with a public hearing to be
scheduled on September 23, 2026.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole pending Presentation
6.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-436
Beth Wurm, Human Resources Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City-County
of Butte-Silver Bow and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 400.
2026-436 MOU
Concur and Place on File
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7.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-437
Dave Aguirre, Community Enrichment Director requesting Council of Commissioners approval of
the BSB Parking Commissions' decision to modify the existing two-hour parking zone to include 9
parking spaces adjacent to or near the BSB public library.
Concur and Place on File
8.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-438
Will O’Connor, Land Record Coordinator requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a public hearing on September 16, 2026, for Petition No. 2026-01. This petition has been
approved by the Public Works Committee which met on August 26, 2026.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole pending Public Hearing
9.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-439
Stef Johnson BSB Public Library Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to
have Chief Executive Gallager sign an agreement for Custom Solor Photovoltaic Incentive from
Northwestern Energy.
2026-439 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
10.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-440
Ryan Underwood, 227 Mammoth Drive, Butte MT requesting Council of Commissioners
authorization to purchase a small portion of County-owned right -of-way land that immediately
adjoins his property at 227 Mammoth Drive. This piece of land is critical to maintaining functional
access to his property.
Refer to Land Sales Committee
11.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-441
Bill Melvin, Butte Civic Center Manager requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to
have Chief Executive Gallager54 sign an estimate with K & K Roofing, for roof replacement on a
portion of the Civic Center roof.
2026-441 Estimate
Concur and Place on File
12.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-442
Jim O’Neill, BSB Superintendent of Schools requesting Council of Commissioners Chairperson's
signature on the Silver Bow County School District's 2026-2027 Submitted Budget Reports.
Corresponding Resolutions have been submitted by Karen Hassler, Finance & Budget Director.
Butte Elementary
Butte High
Divide Elementary
Melrose Elementary
Ramsay Elementary
Concur and Place on File

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13.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-443
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign a service agreement with the Belmont Senior Center for
transportation for seniors citizens.
2026-443 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
14.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-444
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners approval to designate
Crescent Street as a one-way street.
Concur and Place on File
15.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-445
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign an agreement, notice of award, and notice to proceed with Vortex
Services, LLC for the 2026 BSB CIPP Project.
2026-445 Agreement
2026-445 Notice to Proceed
2026-445 Notice of Award
Concur and Place on File
16.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-446
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign an agreement between Butte-Silver Bow and the State of Montana
for the purpose of receiving Section 5311 Federal Operating Assistance.
2026-446 Agreement
2026-446 Trans ADE Agreement
Concur and Place on File
17.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-447
Kayla Lappin, Economic Development Coordinator requesting Council of Commissioners
permission to schedule a presentation on September 9, 2026, from REC Silicon Inc. regarding an
update about their Butte operations.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole pending Presentation
18.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-448
Beth Wurm, Human Resources Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the CityCounty of Butte-Silver Bow and the Butte Teamsters' Union, Local No. 2 (IT).
2026-448 Agreement
2026-448 Redline Agreement
Concur and Place on File

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19.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-449
JoElla Thomas, BSB Senior Planner requesting Council of Commissioners approve the Preliminary
Plat of the Prado Verde Estates Minor Subdivision, which was approved on August 27, 2026, by the
Butte-Silver Bow Planning Board.
Staff Report
Concur and Place on File
20.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-450
JoElla Thomas, BSB Senior Planner requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
presentation and Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for the Quarry Meadows
Major Subdivision.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole Pending Presentation / Public Hearing
3.COMMUNICATION TO BE READ AND ACTED UPON
1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-435
Michele Shea, District 2 Commissioner requesting Council of Commissioners concurrence to direct
the County Attorney to prepare and introduce a temporary moratorium on data center development
approvals.
4.RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED TO JUDICIARY
1.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-54
COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2024-61 WAS PASSED ON DECEMBER 19, 2024, AND REMAINS IN
EFFECT WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS NOTED BELOW. A RESOLUTION
AMENDING RESOLUTION 2024-61 TO CORRECT THE ASSESSMENT TABLE SECTION 6,
SETTING THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT FOR THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
AND DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY
AND COUNTY OF BUTTE-SILVER BOW, MONTANA TO CREATE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, TO BE KNOWN AS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING HEALTH, SAFETY, PROSPERITY, SECURITY, AND
GENERAL WELFARE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF BUTTESILVER BOW; DESIGNATING AND DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID PROPOSED
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND GIVING
OF NOTICE OF THE PASSAGE AND ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
2.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-55
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 ON THE
PROPERTIES INCLUDED IN SPECIAL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTT DISTRICT NO.
1, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING TOURISM, CONVENTIONS, TRADE SHOWS AND
TRAVEL TO THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTE-SILVER BOW; DESIGNATING AND
DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID SPECIAL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
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3.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-56
A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF THE PRADO VERDE
ESTATES MINOR SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF BUTTE-SILVER BOW,
STATE OF MONTANA; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
5.RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES
1.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-35
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A LARGE TAXPAYER RESERVE FUND PURSUANT TO
MCA 7-6-620 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
2.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-36
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET OF THE CITY-COUNTY OF
BUTTE-SILVER BOW, STATE OF MONTANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND SETTING
LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 BASED ON THE VALUE OF A MILL OF $103,912 CITYCOUNTY WIDE, $83,341 URBAN SERVICES, $102,962 FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND
$102,962 FOR SUB-URBAN SERVICES AND DECLARING THAT ALL PROTESTS AGAINST
SAID BUDGET HAVE BEEN HEARD AND DISPOSED OF; DECLARING THAT SAID
BUDGET CONTAINS A CORRECT STATEMENT OF THE AMOUNT TO BE APPROPRIATED
FOR EACH OF THE FUNDS OF THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTE-SILVER BOW FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2026 AND ENDING ON THE 30TH
DAY OF JUNE, 2027 AS FIXED IN SAID BUDGET PASSED ON THE 2ND DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2026, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
3.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-37
A RESOLUTION SETTING LEVIES FOR THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTE-SILVER BOW AND
VARIOUS SPECIAL DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 BASED ON THE VALUE OF A
MILL OF $103,912 CITY-COUNTY WIDE, $83,341 URBAN SERVICES, $102,962
EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND $102,962 FOR SUB-URBAN SERVICES AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
4.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-38
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET OF THE CITY-COUNTY OF
BUTTE-SILVER BOW, STATE OF MONTANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND SETTING
LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 BASED ON THE VALUE OF A MILL OF $103,912 CITYCOUNTY WIDE, $83,341 URBAN SERVICES, $102,962 FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND
$102,962 FOR SUB-URBAN SERVICES AND DECLARING THAT ALL PROTESTS AGAINST
SAID BUDGET HAVE BEEN HEARD AND DISPOSED OF; DECLARING THAT SAID
BUDGET CONTAINS A CORRECT STATEMENT OF THE AMOUNT TO BE APPROPRIATED
FOR EACH OF THE FUNDS OF THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTE-SILVER BOW FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2026, AND ENDING ON THE 30TH
DAY OF JUNE, 2027, AS FIXED IN SAID BUDGET PASSED ON THE 2ND DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2026, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.

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5.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-39
A RESOLUTION SETTING LEVIES FOR THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTE-SILVER BOW AND
VARIOUS SPECIAL DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 BASED ON THE VALUE OF A
MILL OF $103,912 CITY-COUNTY WIDE, $83,341 URBAN SERVICES, $102,962
EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND $102,962 FOR SUB-URBAN SERVICES AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
6.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-40
RESOLUTION FIXING THE RATES AND SERVICES CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027
AGAINST THE PROPERTY FROM WHICH SOLID WASTE IS TO BE COLLECTED AND
REMOVED FROM EACH INDIVIDUAL DWELLING COLLECTION UNIT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST AND EXPENSES OF COLLECTING AND REMOVING
SAID SOLID WASTE; LEVYING AND ESTABLISHING A LANDFILL FACILITY ACCESS
FEE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 AGAINST THE PROPERTY FROM WHICH SOLID WASTE
IS TO BE DISPOSED OF FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL DISPOSAL UNIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEFRAYING THE COST AND EXPENSES OF MAINTAINING AND OPERATING SAID
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY AND ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
7.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-41
A RESOLUTION FIXING AND ESTABLISHING METRO STORM WATER UTILITY RATES
AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS OF THE METRO STORM SEWER SYSTEM BY THE CITY-COUNTY OF
BUTTE-SILVER BOW, MONTANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
8.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-42
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT TO FINANCE THE COST OF A
SINGLE STREET MAINTENANCE DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF BUTTESILVER BOW, STATE OF MONTANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
9.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-43
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE WISE RIVER FIRE DISTRICT, STATE OF
MONTANA AT A RATE WHICH WILL RAISE THE AMOUNT SET OUT IN THE FINAL
BUDGET AS THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR
2027 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
10.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-44
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE MILL TAX LEVY FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
11.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-45
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE TOWN OF WALKERVILLE, STATE OF
MONTANA AT A RATE WHICH WILL RAISE THE AMOUNT SET OUT IN THE FINAL
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BUDGET AS THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2027 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
12.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-46
A RESOLUTION FIXING AND ESTABLISHING METRO SEWER RATES AND SERVICE
CHARGES FOR THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF
THE METRO SEWER SANITARY AND STORM SEWER SYSTEM AND FOR THE
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE METRO SEWER
TREATMENT PLANT BY THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTE-SILVER BOW, MONTANA FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
13.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-47
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF BUTTE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 AT A RATE ESTABLISHED BY BUTTE SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 1, WHICH WILL RAISE THE AMOUNT SET OUT IN THE FINAL BUDGET AS
THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR EACH FUND FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2027 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
14.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-48
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF BUTTE
(COUNTY) HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 AT A RATE ESTABLISHED BY BUTTE
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, WHICH WILL RAISE THE AMOUNT SET OUT IN THE FINAL
BUDGET AS THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR EACH FUND
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
15.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-49
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE MANDATORY TAX LEVY FOR VARIOUS COUNTY WIDE
FUNDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTE-SILVER BOW
AT A RATE WHICH WILL RAISE THE AMOUNT SET OUT IN THE FINAL BUDGET AS THE
AMOUNT NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR EACH FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR
2027 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
16.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-50
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF DIVIDE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4 AT A RATE WHICH WILL RAISE THE AMOUNT
SET OUT IN THE FINAL BUDGET AS THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAX
LEVY FOR EACH FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREIN.
17.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-51
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE JOINT HIGH
SCHOOL AND JOINT ELEMENTARY DISTRICTS NO. 1 – 4 AT A RATE WHICH WILL RAISE
THE AMOUNT SET OUT IN THE FINAL BUDGET AS THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO BE
RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR EACH FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
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18.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-52
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF RAMSAY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 AT A RATE WHICH WILL RAISE THE AMOUNT
SET OUT IN THE FINAL BUDGET AS THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAX
LEVY FOR EACH FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREIN.
19.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-53
A RESOLUTION SETTING THE 2027 FISCAL YEAR ANNUAL SALARIES OF THE CHIEF
EXECUTIVE, COUNTY ATTORNEY, SHERIFF, CLERK AND RECORDER, TREASURER,
ASSESSOR, CITY JUDGE, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, AUDITOR, SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS, CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT, CORONER AND MEMBERS OF THE
COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
20.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-57
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE MANDATORY TAX LEVIES FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF
THE STATE OF MONTANA AT THE RATE WHICH WILL RAISE THE AMOUNT NECESSARY
TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY FOR EACH FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
CALENDAR OF OTHER MEETINGS AND EVENTS
September 2, 2026, Airport Authority, 12:00 pm, Bert Mooney Airport Authority Admin.
Office
September 2, 2026, Butte AIDS Support Services, 7:00 pm, Community Center
September 3, 2026, Civic Center, 12:00 pm, Civic Center Hospitality Room
September 3, 2026, East Butte RRA, 9:00 am 1st Floor Conference Room
September 8, 2026, Land Sales Committee, 1:30 pm, Archives Auditorium
September 8, 2026, Superfund Advisory (SARTA), 6:00 pm, Butte Justice Center
September 9, 2026, Board of Health, 7:00 am, Health Dept. Conference Room
September 9, 2026, Law Enforcement Commission, 4:00 pm, CCCS Corporate Office
September 14, 2026, Public Library Board, 5:00 pm, 3rd Floor, Library Bldg.
September 14, 2026, Archives, 12:00 pm, Archives Center
September 14, 2026, Fair Board, 11:00 am, Highland View Golf Course
September 15, 2026, Public Housing Authority, 5:00 pm, New Deal Community Center
September 15, 2026, Technical Review Committee, 1:30 pm, 3rd Floor, Water Building
September 15, 2026, Urban Forestry Board, 11:00 pm, Highland View Gold Course
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA
ADJOURN
MEETINGS
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
6:30 PM BUTTE-SILVER BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
Kelly Sullivan will be presenting on behalf of Butte Local Development Corporation.
FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
7:00 PM BUTTE-SILVER BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
Expenditure report for the week of September 2, 2026, was reviewed and approved in the amount of
$_________________ FY for 2027.
MEETING REPORTS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
AUGUST 26, 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-366
Karen Hassler, Finance & Budget Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a public hearing on August 5, 2026, for the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Final Budget
and establish the user rates for Storm Water System, Solid Waste Disposal, and Lighting and Fire
Hydrant Districts.
Held
2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-367
Karen Hassler, Finance & Budget Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a public hearing on August 12, 2026, to establish user rates for Metro Sewer. The public
hearing will begin on August 12, 2026, and be continued until the Council of Commissioners sets a
date to adopt the Fisal Year 2027 Final budget and fix the rate.
Held
3.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-413
Kahli Hazlett, TBID Executive Secretary requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on August 19, 2026, regarding the Fisal Year 2027 Work Plan and Budget
for the BSB Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) and request a public hearing on
August 26, 2026.
Held
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BID OPENINGS
4.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-409
Angie Mullikin, Public Works Budget Manager requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a bid opening for August 26, 2026, for the Cure In Place Pipe (CIPP) for the Metro Sewer
Maintenance Division.
Held Referred to the Public Works Department
PRESENTATIONS
5.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-381
Julie Bushmaker, BSB Public Library Chairperson requesting Council of Commissioners permission
to schedule a presentation on August 26, 2026, to have Stef Johnson, BSSP Library Director gives
the annual report of BSB Public Library.
Held
SECTION 2: COMMUNICATIONS
1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-366
Karen Hassler, Finance & Budget Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a public hearing on August 5, 2026, for the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Final Budget
and establish the user rates for Storm Water System, Solid Waste Disposal, and Lighting and Fire
Hydrant Districts.
Hold in Abeyance
2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-367
Karen Hassler, Finance & Budget Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a public hearing on August 12, 2026, to establish user rates for Metro Sewer. The public
hearing will begin on August 12, 2026, and be continued until the Council of Commissioners sets a
date to adopt the Fisal Year 2027 Final budget and fix the rate.
Hold in Abeyance
3.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-381
Julie Bushmaker, BSB Public Library Chairperson requesting Council of Commissioners permission
to schedule a presentation on August 26, 2026, to have Stef Johnson, BSSP Library Director give the
annual report of BSB Public Library.
Place on File
4.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-384
Cory Biggers, 65 Oro Fino Gulch requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to purchase
land owned by BSB which directly borders his primary residence located at 65 Oro Fino Gulch Road,
to clean up, secure and actively utilize the land.
Hold in Abeyance
5.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-409
Angie Mullikin, Public Works Budget Manager requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a bid opening for August 26, 2026, for the Cure In Place Pipe (CIPP) for the Metro Sewer
Maintenance Division.
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Place on File
6.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-410
Russell O’Leary, Commissioner District 5 requesting a legal review of the contracts between
Municipal Parking Services, INC. and Butte-Silver Bow (deployment and operation of safety sticks)
for compliance with state and federal law.
2026-410 County Attorney Response
Hold in Abeyance
7.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-411
Roxzan Spolar, 2023 S. Wyoming Street, Butte MT requesting Council of Commissioners
consideration to purchase property owned by Butte-Silver Bow, known as Mammoth Park. The
property has been deemed surplus property in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and the Board
has recommended selling the property.
Hold in Abeyance
8.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-413
Kahli Hazlett, TBID Executive Secretary requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on August 19, 2026, regarding the Fisal Year 2027 Work Plan and Budget
for the BSB Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) and request a public hearing on
August 26, 2026.
Place on File
9.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-417
Rich Ruggles, Butte MT requesting Council of Commissioners and J.P. Gallagher to address
violations that establish Community Enrichment provisions by ordinance 15-10 and as codified in
the Municipal Code Chapter 8.06-Community Enrichment Standard (CRS).
Place on File
10.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-424
Angie Mullikin, Public Works Budget Manager requesting Council of Commissioners authorization
to have Chief Executive Gallager to sign an Emergency Facilities & Land Use agreement with
USDA Forest Service for use of the potable water hydrant with backflow preventer at 117 S.
Parkway Street, to allow water renders at Butte Helibase to pull water from the hydrant.
2026-424 Agreement
2026-424 Revised Agreement
Concur and Place on File
FINANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
AUGUST 26, 2026
6:00 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
Expenditure report for the week of August 26, 2026, was reviewed and approved in the amount of
$725,843.28 for FY 2027.
Committee Members

Present /Absent

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Hattie Thatcher, Chair
Josh O’Neill, Vice Chair
Bill Boyle
Tommy Walker
Russ O’Leary
Michele Shea

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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
AUGUST 26, 2026
6:30 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
1.PETITION 2026-01
Will O’Connor, Land Records Coordinator requesting Council of Commissioners to review a
petition to close and vacate portions of a public right-of-way that has been filed with the BSB
Planning Department, as provided for and within Ordinance Number 362 and BSB Municipal Code,
Section 12.06.010.

Motion to approve with construction to start in three years, and state this in the resolution and refer
to regular council for a public hearing
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
AUGUST 26, 2026
7:00 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-339
Lori Baker-Patrick, BSB Treasurer requesting Council of Commissioners to direct the County
Attorney to prepare a Council Resolution to be read and acted upon and passed on August 19, 2026,
authorizing the approval of the Tax Deed public auction and the sale of certain parcels that have
been Tax Deeded and owned by the City-County of Butte-Silver Bow, Montana.
Place on File and Cross reference with Resolution No. 2026-34
Name

Amount

Reason

Approved

ANGEL LAMPERT

$2020.60

REFUND/REDEMPTION OF TAX
ASSIGNMENT/PARCEL
#0001166400

YES

Committee Members
Present/Absent
Michele Shea, Chair
P
Hattie Thatcher, Vice-Chair
P
Dan Callahan
P
Eric Mankins
P
Trudy Healy
P
Butch Gerbrandt
P
City and County of Butte-Silver Bow

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