Lewis and Clark County Commission Public Meeting 8-11-26

The Lewis and Clark County Commission held a public meeting on August 11, 2026, which included a special presentation of the Declaration of Independence by a young speaker. The commission approved a consent action item related to a Montana State University Extension hiring form. A significant procurement discussion involved a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Microgrant Program for $200,000 to enhance the county's unmanned aerial systems (drones) program to support law enforcement and public safety operations. The commission unanimously approved the grant application. Additionally, the commission approved a $21,121 contract with Chrisman Consulting for repairs to damaged roofs at the county fairgrounds caused by a windstorm. No other procurement-related items or public comments were noted during the meeting.