Lewis and Clark County Commission Public Meeting 7-23-26

The Lewis and Clark County Commission held a public meeting on July 23, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement discussions included approval of memorandums of understanding with the Montana Stock Growers and Wool Growers Associations for fiscal year 2027, and a resolution to expend Title 3 funds for fire mitigation projects contracted to the Tri County Fire Safe Working Group. The commission also approved an inter-agency agreement with the Montana Supreme Court Office of Court Administrator to continue funding a pre-trial services pilot program with an $11,000 allocation. Additionally, a grant agreement with the Montana State Library was approved to fund historic legal research and geospatial data verification for county roads, supporting emergency response and infrastructure planning. The commission considered and approved a resolution to increase annual special assessments for the Canyon Ferry Crossing Rural Improvement District to cover rising maintenance costs, despite some public protest. Other discussions included road maintenance prioritization, stormwater drainage challenges in subdivisions, and zoning amendments related to worship facilities. Several public comments addressed concerns about road maintenance quality and stormwater management. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were unanimously approved by the commission.