Lewis and Clark County Noxious Weed Control Board Meeting 10-7-26

The Lewis and Clark County Noxious Weed Control Board met on October 7, 2026. The board reviewed active weed-compliance cases and voted to keep case WD 2026-060 in non-compliance monitoring status, with staff to continue contacting the property owner and follow up with the complainant. Members also discussed how to clarify effective weed-control methods and planned winter coordination with county road staff on equipment cleaning and mowing schedules. A budget report was unavailable while staff reconciled the budget; staff cited approximately $11,684 in FY2027 cost-share funds, though the transcript is unclear on the amount.

Procurement and funding updates included an amendment adding about $16,500 to the Forest Service road-and-rangeland agreement for additional work, and a consultant selected through a grant-funded solicitation to research the history of at least 56 county roads. The county also reported 19 interested contractors for rural snow-removal work. Staff were preparing to close out the Beaver Creek service agreement and complete reporting and drawdown for a BLM agreement, while pursuing renewal of a spraying arrangement. The building’s windows and trim replacement and exterior repainting—listed as a capital improvement project—were completed; no cost was provided. No contract award vote or other purchasing approval was reported.