On the agenda: Butte meeting — surveillance camera (Feb 4)

BUTTE-SILVER BOW COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4, 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
January 21, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
ITEMS NOT ADDRESSED ON THE AGENDA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT
SECTION 1: BID OPENINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-46
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget for the
BSBHD SSP September 8, 2025, Opioid Abatement Proposal Project.
2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-47
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget to
conduct harm reduction surveys with people at risk for overdose.
3.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-48
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget to
support the comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment in BSB.
4.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-49
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget
resulting in a contract with Bridgercare.
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5.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-50
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget for
several programs with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.
6.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-51
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget to
support public health preparedness planning and response.
PRESENTATIONS
7.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-18
Kelly Sullivan, BLDC Executive Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on February 4, 2026, regarding the BLDC's recently completed 5-year
Strategic Plan.
This Presentation will be moved to March 4, 2026
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. 2026-52
Ed Heard, Park and Recreation Coordinator requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to
have Chief Executive Gallager sign a Professional Services Agreement between Butte-Silver Bow
and Skyhawks Sports Academy to staff and operate sport camps in Stodden Park.
2026-52 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-53
J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have Chief
Executive Gallager sign an agreement with the National Museum of the United States Air Force
Static Display Loan Program regarding the Air Force Jet which is displayed at the Bert Mooney
Airport.
2026-53 Agreement
Concur and Place on File

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3.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-54
Lori Baker-Patrick, BSB Treasurer requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign an agreement with Montana Abstract and Title Company for the title
Litigation Guarantee (TLG) that must be completed on the 2022 delinquent Tax Lien for the 2026
Tax Deed.
2026-54 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
4.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-55
Karen Byrnes, Community Development Director requesting Council of Commissioners
authorization to have Chief Executive Gallager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
with Headwaters RC&D for the purpose of pursuing funding through the federal EPA Brownfields
Assessment Coalition discretionary grant program.
2026-55 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
5.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-56
Alysia Guzman, Butte American Foundation Director requesting Council of Commissioners
authorization to host the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Tuesday, March 17th, with road
closures starting on March 16th, 2026, using the same route we have used in the past.
Concur and Place on File
6.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-57
Shawn Fredrickson, Parks and Recreation Director requesting Council of Commissioners
permission to apply for funding through the Montana Disasters and Emergency Services (DES)
Resiliency Fund Grant to support Phase 2 of the Father Sheehan Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Project.
Concur and Place on File
7.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-58
Nancy DesRosiers, BSB Housing Coordinator requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
apply for funding through the AARP Community Challenge Flagship grant to support the Butte
Aging at Home Program.
Concur and Place on File
8.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-59
Lisa Carey, BSB Emergency Management Director requesting Council of Commissioners
permission to allow proposals for a Fire Station alerting system to be opened on Wednesday,
February 18, 2026.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole pending bid opening
9.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-60
John Morgan, Chair of the Council requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to adjust the
Standing Committees that Bill Andersen was a member of.
Concur and Place on File

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10.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-61
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign Change Order #5 with Swank Enterprises for the Solids handling and
Dewatering Improvements project.
2026-61 Change Order
Concur and Place on File
11.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-62
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
presentation on February 11, 2026, regarding the Drought Management Plan for Butte-Silver Bow.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole Pending Presentation
12.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-63
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 18, 2026, for the purpose of soliciting comments on the final Drought
Management Plan. A resolution will be submitted after the public hearing.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole Pending Public Hearing
13.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-64
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
bid opening for February 25, 2026, for Hot Mix for the BSB Roads Department.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole Pending Bid Opening
14.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-65
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign the Notice to Proceed for the Silver Lake Improvements Project with
Swank Enterprises.
2026-65 NTP
Concur and Place on File
15.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-66
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign Change Order #3 for the Moulton Water Treatment Plant Filtration
Upgrade with Wigen Technologies.
2026-66 Change Order
Concur and Place on File
16.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-67
Brian Sullivan, ADHOC Chairman requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
presentation on February 18, 2026, for an update on the Ad Hoc Data Center Impact Committee.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole Pending Presentation

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17.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-68
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign a bid proposal with Trademark Elite for the replacement of the
irrigation control panel at Copper Mountain Park.
2026-68 Bid Approval
Concur and Place on File
18.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-69
J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive requesting Council of Commissioners acceptance of the funds from
Montana Resources in the amount of $1,200,000 to be used for the purpose of enhancing backflow
prevention within the BSB municipal public water system.
2026-69 Letter
Concur and Place on File
19.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-70
J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive requesting Council of Commissioners concurrence in the reappointments of John Moodry, 3005 Richardson, and Floyd Cam Balentine, 839 Browns Gulch
Road, Butte MT to the Mile High Conservation District Board of Supervisors.
Concur and Place on File
20.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-71
Will O’Connor, Land Sales Coordinator requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on February 11, 2026, to provide an update on the Land Sales Committee
Process.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole Pending Presentation
21.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-72
Karen Macloughney, BSB Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on February 18, 2026, for an update on the BSB Health Department.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole Pending Presentation
22.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-73
Karen Macloughney, BSB Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners authorization
modify the "Required Special Qualifications" in the Detention Center Public Health Nurse Job
Description and hire a Registered Nurse outside the boundaries of BSB.
Concur and Place on File
23.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-74
Kayla Lappin, Economic Development Coordinator requesting Council of Commissioners
authorization to have Chief Executive Gallager sign an amendment to the Purchase and Sale
Agreement with Horizons Montana LLC (Sabey Data Centers).
2026-74 Revised Agreement
Concur and Place on File

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24.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-76
Julia Crain, BSB Planning Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign a Professional Services Agreement with ROK Technologies to
improve staff efficiency of spatial services to BSB GIS users.
2026-76 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
SECTION 3: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED TO JUDICIARY
COMMITTEE
1.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE REAL
PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACT R1-R2 AND TRACT R3 OF THE RAIL PARK MINOR
SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST,
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WITHIN THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTE-SILVER BOW,
MONTANA TO SILVER BOW RAIL PARK RE2 LLC, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE BUTTE-SILVER BOW MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
2.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03
A RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION
REGARDING THE LOSS OF SNAP BENEFITS IN BUTTE-SILVER BOW COUNTY,
MONTANA
SECTION 4: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR FINAL READING
1.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF HUBER PARTS FOR
THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTE-SILVER BOW, METRO SEWER DIVISION, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
CALENDAR OF OTHER MEETINGS AND EVENTS
February 4, 2026, Airport Authority, 12:00 pm, Bert Mooney Airport Authority Admin.
Office
February 4, 2026, Butte AIDS Support Services, 7:00 pm, Community Center
February 5, 2026, Civic Center, 12:00 pm, Civic Center Hospitality Room
February 5, 2026, East Butte RRA, 9:00 am, 1st Floor Conference Room,
February 9, 2026, Parks & Recreation, 11:30 am, Highland View Clubhouse
February 9, 2026, Archives, 12:00 pm, Archives Center
February 9, 2026, Fair Board, 11:00 am, Back Nine
February10, 2026, Land Sales Committee, 1:30 pm Archives Auditorium
February 10, 2026, Superfund Advisory (SARTA), 6:00 pm, Butte Justice Center
February 11, 2026, Public Library Board, 5:00 pm, 3rd Floor, Library Bldg.
February 11, 2026, Board of Health, 7:00 am, Health Dept. Conference Room
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February 11, 2026, Law Enforcement Commission, 4:00 pm, CCCS Corporate Office
February 12, 2026, Greenway Service District Board, 4:30 pm, Anaconda Comm. Service
Bldg.
February 16, 2026, Study Commission, Council Chambers, 5:00 pm, 155 West Granite
Street
February 17, 2026, Public Housing Authority, 5:00 pm, New Deal Community Center
February 17, 2026, Technical Review Committee, 1:30 pm, 3rd Floor, Water Building
February 17, 2026, Urban Forestry Board, 1:00 pm, Highland View Gold Course
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA
ADJOURN
MEETINGS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 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
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
7:00 PM BUTTE-SILVER BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
Expenditure report for the week of February 4, 2026, was reviewed and approved in the amount of
$____________________FY for 2026.
MEETING REPORTS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
JANUARY 28, 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
BID OPENINGS
1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-25
Lisa Carey, Emergency Management Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a bid opening for January 28, 2026, for a Fire Station Alerting System.
Not Held Due to Publishing Issues

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PRESENTATIONS
2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-21
Eric Hassler, Dept of Reclamation and Environmental Services Director requesting Council of
Commissioners permission to schedule a presentation on January 28, 2026, to provide an update to
the Council on the Repository Siting process for Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit.
Held
3.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-26
Lisa Carey, Emergency Management Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on January 28, 2026, on activities related to recent Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) activations.
Held
4.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-24
Nathan Bowman, 18 N. Clark Street, Butte MT requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on January 28, 2026, regarding AI-powered surveillance cameras,
specifically the Flock Safety camera systems that have been widely deployed in other communities.
Held
SECTION 2: COMMUNICATIONS
1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2025-581
Will O’Connor, Land Records Coordinator requesting Council of Commissioners to approve
Council Communication No. 2025-249, a request from Patti and Chris Salmonsen to purchase land
owned by BSB located adjacent to their property located at 17 Tullamore Street.
Hold in Abeyance
2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2025-249
Patti and Chris Salmonsen requesting Council of Commissioners approval to purchase a portion of
land owned by Butte-Silver Bow, which is adjacent to their property located at 17 Tullamore Street.
Hold in Abeyance
3.COMMUNICATION NO. 2025-546
Sarah Borduin, Butte MT requesting Council of Commissioners to answer some questions from the
October 16, 2025, public forum, "Beyond the Boom", on November 12, 2025, regarding the impacts
the data center that may be coming to Butte MT.
Note and Place on File
4.COMMUNICATION NO. 2025-587
Bill Kelly, 403 Transit Street, Butte MT requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to
purchase Parcel No. 0001904920 that is directly bordering my property for improved maintenance,
utilization, and management of the area.
Hold in Abeyance
5.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-01
Evan Barrett, Butte MT thanking the Council of Commissioners for renaming the newly acquired
Butte Readiness Center after Don Peoples, Sr. for his unparalleled service to the City as Chief
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Executive from 1979-89.
Place on File
6.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-05
John Morgan, Commissioner District #1 requesting Council of Commissioners concurrence to
appoint a replacement of Commissioner Bill Anderson's District #10 on the night of January 21,
2026, for an interim replacement to be filled until the November 2026 election.
Place on File
7.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-10
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
bid opening for January 21, 2026, for the Water Main Materials Replacement Project.
Place on File
8.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-18
Kelly Sullivan, BLDC Executive Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on February 4, 2026, regarding the BLDC's recently completed 5-year
Strategic Plan.
Hold in Abeyance
9.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-21
Eric Hassler, Dept of Reclamation and Environmental Services Director requesting Council of
Commissioners permission to schedule a presentation on January 28, 2026, to provide an update to
the Council on the Repository Siting process for Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit.
Place on File
10.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-26
Lisa Carey, Emergency Management Director requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on January 28, 2026, on activities related to recent Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) activations.
Place on File
11.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-24
Nathan Bowman, 18 N. Clark Street, Butte MT requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on January 28, 2026, regarding AI-powered surveillance cameras,
specifically the Flock Safety camera systems that have been widely deployed in other communities.
Place on File
12.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-34
Kala Lappin, Community Development Coordinator requesting Council of Commissioners
authorization to have Chief Executive Gallager sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Tranpak
Manufacturing, LLC for the purchase of one parcel in the Montana Connections Park.
2026-34 Revised Agreement
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13.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-46
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget for the
BSBHD SSP September 8, 2025, Opioid Abatement Proposal Project.
Hold in Abeyance
14.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-47
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget to
conduct harm reduction surveys with people at risk for overdose.
Hold in Abeyance
15.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-48
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget to
support the comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment in BSB.
Hold in Abeyance
16.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-49
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget
resulting in a contract with Bridgercare.
Hold in Abeyance
17.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-50
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget for
several programs with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Hold in Abeyance
18.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-51
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to schedule a
public hearing on February 4, 2026, for the purpose of amending the fiscal year 2026 budget to
support public health preparedness planning and response.
Hold in Abeyance
FINANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
JANUARY 28, 2026
6:00 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
Expenditure report for the week of January 28, 2026, was reviewed and approved in the amount of
$983,306.98 for FY 2026.
1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-20
Jackie Thompson, Environmental Health Manager requesting Council of Commissioners
permission to apply for a NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant in the amount of $5000
with an additional add-on training grant up to $7500 and will be used to improve the retail food
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regulatory program.
Refer back to full Council for approval
Committee Members
Hattie Thatcher, Chair
Josh O’Neill, Vice Chair
Bill Boyle
Tommy Walker
Russ O’Leary
Michele Shea

Present /Absent
P
A
P
P
A
P

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
JANUARY 28, 2026
6:30 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
No meeting was held
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
JANUARY 28, 2026
7:00 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
1.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF HUBER PARTS FOR
THE CITY-COUNTY OF BUTTE-SILVER BOW, METRO SEWER DIVISION, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
Move to Final Reading
Committee Members
Present/Absent
Michele Shea, Chair
P
Hattie Thatcher, Vice-Chair
P
Dan Callahan
P
Eric Mankins
P
Trudy Healy
A
Bill Boyle
P

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