Lewis and Clark County Commission Public Meeting 6-25-26

The Lewis and Clark County Commission held a public meeting on June 25, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of a $19,423.61 contract with Speaker Sprinkler to install an underground irrigation system at the Fairgrounds, aimed at improving efficiency and reducing maintenance costs. The commission also approved a healthcare services agreement with Helena Direct Primary Care PLLC for onsite detention center medical care, funded by opioid trust funds at $9,600 monthly through June 2027. Additionally, the commission approved a property transfer agreement to the Unionville Community Collaborative for a historic schoolhouse, supported by ARPA and other grants totaling over $125,000, reflecting community-driven preservation efforts. The meeting included approval of updated fee rates for Forestvale Cemetery, reflecting cost recovery and supporting cemetery expansion. The commission accepted a $30,000 infrastructure planning grant with a 20% match for bridge inventory and capital improvement planning. Solid waste district assessments were also discussed, with motions passed to decrease fees in the Marysville sub-service area and increase fees in the Scratch Gravel district to fund capital improvements, including a new transfer station. Several rural improvement district assessments were levied with reduced maintenance fees. The meeting concluded with public comments and recognition of community efforts in historic preservation and county services.