On the agenda: Butte meeting — surveillance camera (Jan 21)

BUTTE-SILVER BOW COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21, 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 7, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
ITEMS NOT ADDRESSED ON THE AGENDA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT
SECTION 1: BID OPENINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS
BID OPENINGS
1.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.
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. 2026-13
J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive requesting Council of Commissioners concurrence in the reappointments of John Morgan, 2630 Meadowbrook Lane, Gary Rowe, 3020 Princeton, Larry
Driscoll, 1932 Wall Street, and Kelci Thatcher, 2019 Nevada Avenue, Butte MT to the Housing
Authority Board.
Concur and Place on File
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2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-14
J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive requesting Council of Commissioners concurrence in the reappointments of Doug Conway, 1760 Thomas, Ann Shea, 155 W. Granite, Ross Carlson, 155 W.
Granite, and Dave Starcevich, 25 W. Front Street Butte MT to the Insurance Committee.
Concur and Place on File
3.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-15
J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive requesting Council of Commissioners concurrence in the reappointments of Henry Klobucar, 116079 Fleecer, Todd Tregidga, 3330 Quincy, and John Morgan,
2630 Meadowbrook Lane, Butte MT to the TIFID/MT Connections Board.
Concur and Place on File
4.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-16
J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive requesting Council of Commissioners concurrence in the reappointments of Dr. Sarah Mullowney, 401 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Hattie Thatcher, 2905
Kossuth, and Mike Welker, 2210 Harrison Avenue, Butte MT to the Board of Health.
Concur and Place on File
5.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-17
J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive requesting Council of Commissioners concurrence in the reappointments of Linda Palagi, 2925 Nettie, and W. Bruce Schlaebitz, 3100 Kossuth, Butte MT to
the Friends of the Urban Forest Board.
Concur and Place on File
6.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 the Committee of the Whole pending Presentation
7.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-19
Mary McCormick, Mai Wah Society Vice Chair requesting Council of Commissioners permission
to have Butte's Chinese New Year’s Parade on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The parade will begin
at 3:00 pm and will last less than one hour.
Concur and Place on File
8.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
regulatory program.
Refer to the Finance & Budget Committee

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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.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole pending Presentation
10.COMMUNICATION NO.2026-22
Cynthia Sherman, BSB Clerk & Recorder requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to
have Chief Executive Gallager sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Butte School
District #1 to administer the school election.
2026-22 MOU
Concur and Place on File
11.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-23
Cynthia Sherman, BSB Clerk & Recorder requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to
have Chief Executive Gallager sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Butte School
District #3 to administer the school election.
2026-23 MOU
Concur and Place on File
12.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.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole pending presentation
13.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.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole pending Bid Opening
14.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.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole pending Presentation
15.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-27
Kate McCourt, Historic Preservation Officer requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
apply for the Montana Department of Commerce Historic Preservation grant in the amount of
$350,000. This grant requires a 25% match, which has been met through an awarded Brownfields
Cleanup grant.
Concur and Place on File

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16.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-28
Trudy Healy, Commissioner District 8 requesting Council of Commissioners permission to
schedule a presentation on February 4, 2026, for Praxis CEO Ray Rogers to appear before Council
for an update on the progress of the Praxis Center.
Hold in the Committee of the Whole pending Presentation
17.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-29
Shawn Fredrickson, Parks & Recreation Director requesting Council of Commissioners
authorization to have Chief Executive Gallager sign an agreement with Water & Environmental
Technologies (WET) for the Father Sheehan Park Stormwater Infrastructure Revitalization Project
Design & Construction Oversight.
2026-29 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
18.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-30
Angie Mullikin, Public Works Budget Manager requesting Council of Commissioners authorization
to have Chief Executive Gallager sign two agreements for the KONE elevators at Basin Creek and
the Big Hole Water Treatment Plants.
2026-30 Agreement 1
2026-30 Agreement 2
Concur and Place on File
19.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-31
J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive requesting Council of Commissioners concurrence in the reappointments of Sonya Rosenthal, 1155 W. Porphyry, Butte MT and Bart Riley, 1116051 Boulder
Road, Buxton MT to the Parking Commission Board.
Concur and Place on File
20.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-32
J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive requesting Council of Commissioners concurrence in the
appointments of Annette Bergstrom, 1125 W. Main Street Apt. 310, and Alice De Chelley, 1900
McKinley Avenue Butte MT to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Council.
Concur and Place on File
21.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-33
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign the certificate of substantial completion for the West Side Storm ReRoute project with Hoffman’s R & M.
2026-33 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
22.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 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
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23.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-35
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign change order #3 to Contract 2024-588 for the Moulton Water
Treatment Plant's Filter Replacement Project.
2026-35 Change Order
Concur and Place on File
24.COMMUNICATION NO. 2036-36
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign an agreement with Morrison Maierle to develop new pretreatment
limits for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
2026-36 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
25.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-37
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign an agreement amendment #1 with Water and Environmental
Technologies (WET) for the Howard Avenue Improvements Project.
2026-37 Agreement Amendment
Concur and Place on File
26.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-38
Mark Neary, Public Works Director requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign (5) chemical agreements for the Water Treatment , Wastewater
Treatment Plants and Ridge Waters Water Park.
2026-38 Univar
2026-38 Momar
2026-38 Carus
2026-38 Hawkins
2026-38 Thatcher
Concur and Place on File
27.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-39
Bill Melvin, Civic Center Manager requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign an agreement with Express Employment Professionals, located at
700 E. Front Street
2026-39 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
28.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-40
Bill Melvin, Civic Center Manager requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign a Preventative Maintenance Enrollment agreement for the back-up
generator with Western States CAT.
2026-40 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
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29.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-42
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign an agreement between the Montana Department of Public Health and
Human Services, Behavioral Health and the City-County of BSB to provide strategic proposals to
address the critical need for behavioral Health services.
2026-42 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
30.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-43
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign an agreement between the Montana Department of Public Health and
Human Services and the BSB Health Department to provide maternal and child health services.
2026-43 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
31.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-44
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager sign an agreement between the Montana Department of Public Health and
Human Services and the City-County of BSB for several program in BSB.
2026-44 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
32.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-45
Karen Maloughney, Health Officer requesting Council of Commissioners authorization to have
Chief Executive Gallager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Bridgercare
and the BSB Health Department.
2026-45 Agreement
Concur and Place on File
33.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 the Committee of the Whole pending Public Hearing
34.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 the Committee of the Whole pending Public Hearing
35.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 the Committee of the Whole pending Public Hearing
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36.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 the Committee of the Whole pending Public Hearing
37.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 the Committee of the Whole pending Public Hearing
38.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 the Committee of the Whole pending Public Hearing
SECTION 3: COMMUNICATIONS TO BE READ AND ACTED UPON
1.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.
2.COMMUNICATION NO. 2026-41
Russ O’Leary, Commissioner District 5 requesting Council of Commissioners authorization for
BSB Council Chairman to send a letter to the Montana Public Service Commission on protecting
existing ratepayers from large load impacts.
SECTION 4: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED TO JUDICIARY
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.

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SECTION 5: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF
THE RULES
1.RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AFTER
CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE
COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7-6-4006, MCA;
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUE FROM THE MONTANA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION (DNRC) FOR THE
PURPOSES OF REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND SIGHT PLANNING FOR FATHER
SHEEHAN PARK AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
SECTION 6: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR FINAL READING
1.RESOLUTION NO. 2025-72
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AFTER
CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE
COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7-6-4006, MCA;
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE FROM THE MONTANA STATE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO THE BUTTE-SILVER BOW COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO BE EXPENDED IN THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PHOENIX BUILDING, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
CALENDAR OF OTHER MEETINGS AND EVENTS
January 21, 2026, Parking Commission, 3:00 pm, Courthouse Conference Rm. 203
January 26, 2026, Study Commission, Council Chambers, 5:00 pm, 155 West Granite Street
January 26, 2026, Mental Health LAC, 1:00 pm, 3rd Floor, Library Bldg.
January 27, 2026, Port of Montana, 12:00 pm, Hub Center, Silver Bow
January 27, 2026, Urban Revitalization, 8:30 am
January 28, 2025, Substance Abuse Task Force, 3:30 pm, Emergency Operations Center,
3615 Wynne
January 28, 2026, Local Emergency Planning, 12:00 pm, Butte Justice Center
January 29, 2026, Planning Board, 5:30 pm, Council Chambers
February 3, 2026, Weed Board, 7:00 pm, Weed Office, 25 West Front
February 3, 2026, Fire Advisory Committee, 5:30 pm
February 3, 2026, Fire Advisory Committee, 5:30 pm, Council Chambers
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA
ADJOURN
MEETINGS

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FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 21, 2026
7:00 PM BUTTE-SILVER BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
Expenditure report for the week of January 21, 2026, was reviewed and approved in the amount of
$____________________FY for 2026.
MEETING REPORTS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
JANUARY 14, 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: 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.
Hold in Abeyance
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. 2025-590
Angie Mullikin, Public Works Grant Manager requesting Council of Commissioners authorization
to schedule a Public Hearing for January 7, 2026, for Sole Sourcing Huber Materials for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant. (WWTP).
Place on File

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6.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
Executive from 1979-89.
Hold in Abeyance
7.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.
Hold in Abeyance
8.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
Hold in Abeyance
FINANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
JANUARY 14, 2026
6:00 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
Expenditure report for the week of January 14, 2026, was reviewed and approved in the amount of
$528,065.37 for FY 2026.

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 14, 2026
6:30 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS
No meeting was held
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
JANUARY 14, 2026
7:00 PM BUTTE SILVER-BOW COURTHOUSE CHAMBERS

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1.COMMUNICATION NO. 2025-486
Lori Baker-Patrick, BSB Treasurer requesting Council of Commissioners direct the County
Attorney to prepare a Council Resolution authorizing the approval of Unsold Tax Deed Land that
should be held in ownership of the City and County of Butte-Silver Bow. Certain parcels have been
Tax Deeded and owned by the City and County of BSB, Montana.
Cross Reference with Resolution No. 2025-71 and place on file
2.RESOLUTION NO. 2025-72
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AFTER
CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE
COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7-6-4006, MCA;
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE FROM THE MONTANA STATE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO THE BUTTE-SILVER BOW COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO BE EXPENDED IN THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PHOENIX BUILDING, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN.
Move to Final Reading
Name

Amount

Reason

Approved

DPHHS-PARENTS
AS TEACHERS

$130.00

REIMBURSEMENT FOR PAT
SEPTEMBER 2025 INVOICE-2
PURCHASES WERE CANCELED
AND REFUNDED

YES

Committee Members
Present/Absent
Michele Shea, Chair
P
Hattie Thatcher, Vice-Chair
P
Dan Callahan
P
Eric Mankins
P
Trudy Healy
P
Bill Boyle
P
Tommy Walker
P

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