MINUTES FOR PUBLIC HEARING-FIRST READING ORDINANCE 2025-01

A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3,2024 AT 6:30 P.M. PRIOR TO THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING.

HOT SPRINGS CITY HALL 109 MAIN ST, HOT SPRINGS MT 59845

MEETING WAS ALSO BE HELD VIA ZOOM

Public hearing opened at 6:45 p.m. by Mayor Woods

Present: Ed Weatherly, Leslee Smith, Jennifer Carr, Susan Welker, Randal Woods, Amy Gray

Also Present: Chief Eric Larson, Michael Howard Jr., Mindy Liechtnam, Steven Sheffield, Cody Scott, Antonio Tinacci, Jessica Swearingen

MAYOR WOODS PRESENTED AND READ ALOUD ORDINANCE 2025-01 : AN ORDINANCE ENACTING BUSINESS LICENSES TO REGULATE MEDICAL AND ADULT USE MARIJUANA BUSINESSES WITHIN THE TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS

Gray explained she had consulted with the Town attorney, Loren Fitpatrick. His recommendation was to add verbiage related to state requirements for distance regulation in regards to churches and schools.

Smith discussed taxing of marijuana sale in town. Gray explained that her understanding is that this would have to be put out for election since it was a tax but would look into further.

Chief Larson discussed crime rate and safety issues from criminal element because it is a cash business.

Swearingen is operating a cannabis business in another county. She explained the security requirements for operating the business

Woods asked if there was any other discussion or questions, there were none.

Public hearing closed at 7:07 pm.

MINUTES FOR PUBLIC HEARING FINAL BUDGET FY 2025 AND RESOLUTION 2025-01R, RESOLUTION 2025-02R AND 2025-03R

A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3,2024 PRIOR TO THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING.

HOT SPRINGS CITY HALL 109 MAIN ST, HOT SPRINGS MT 59845

MEETING WAS ALSO BE HELD VIA ZOOM

Public hearing opened at 7:07 p.m.

Present: Ed Weatherly, Leslee Smith, Jennifer Carr, Susan Welker, Randal Woods, Amy Gray

Also Present: Chief Eric Larson, Michael Howard Jr., Mindy Liechtnam, Steven Sheffield, Cody Scott, Antonio Tinacci, Dianna Throckmorton

Woods presented the final budget, discussed changes from the preliminary budget and read the budget message aloud. He asked if there were any questions or public comment on the final budget. There were none.

Woods then read aloud Resolution 2025-01R :Resolution for adopting a budget for the town of Hot Springs. Woods explained how mills were calculated and what the value of the mill is. Gray explained the requirements to included the increase in taxes for homes valued at $100,000, $300,000 and $600,000 and what those increase amounts would be for FY25. Woods asked if there was any public comment on Resolution 2025-01R. There was none.

Woods presented Resolution 2025-02R : Resolution for setting pay rates for employees/contract workers for the 2024-2025 Budget year. Woods asked for public comment, there was none.

Woods presented Resolution 2025-03R : Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Hot Springs, In the County of Sanders and State of Montana to revise the 2023-2024 Fiscal Budget. Gray explained the Local Government Review fund was still receiving funds and through resolution the town had opted to transfer those funds to the general fund. The amount received was more than what was anticipated and budgeted for so the expense of transferring those funds to the general fund was exceeded and needed to be raised. Woods asked if there was any other public comment. There was none.

Woods asked if any one had any questions or comments on any of the resolutions or the final budget before closing hearing, there was none.

Public hearing closed at 7:25 p.m.

MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 TOWN COUNCIL MEETING. MEETING WAS HELD AT HOT SPRINGS CITY HALL, 109 MAIN ST, HOT SPRINGS MT 59845. MEETING WAS ALSO HELD VIA ZOOM

CALL TO ORDER By Mayor Woods

ROLL CALL Present: Ed Weatherly, Leslee Smith, Jennifer Carr, Susan Welker, Randal Woods, Amy Gray Also Present: Chief Eric Larson, Michael Howard Jr., Mindy Liechtnam, Steven Sheffield, Cody Scott, Antonio Tinacci, Dianna Throckmorton

MINUTES Smith/Weatherly 4-0 pass

CLAIMS Smith/Carr 4-0 pass

FINANCIALS Not available at the time of the meeting

REPORTS

MAYOR Woods reported that chip sealing will begin tomorrow morning. He requested all vehicles be removed from the streets. The contractor ended up with extra oil coming so they will be doing more chip sealing that originally planned. Woods also reported he has been spending his time working on the budget.

PUBLIC WORKS Public works has been doing a little bit of tree trimming and helping with the street project. They have also put in a couple of new water and sewer connections.

FIRE DEPT Woods reported the fire department has been paged to quite a few fires at the far ends of our district. We have had a lost of assistance from the Tribal Fire Crews.

POLICE Chief Larson presented the monthly police report. He showed the council and the public the door hangers he had made and explained that he would be regularly performing business checks.

ZONING COMPLIANCE there is one zoning compliance permit being presented to the council today

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Weatherly reported they parks and rec board will be meeting the 10th of September. They are going to decide what movie to show in the park.

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR EACH AGENDA ITEM WILL BE ALLOWED

NEW BUSINESS

FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-01: AN ORDINANCE ENACTING BUSINESS LICENSES TO REGULATE MEDICAL AND ADULT USE MARIJUANA BUSINESSES WITHIN THE TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS- Smith/Weatherly 4-0 pass Add the attorneys recommendation to the ordinance.

AFLAC FOR TOWN EMPLOYEES- Accident insurance through Aflac is approximately $32 per person per month. The request is for the town to pay for accident insurance for each employee. Smith/Carr 4-0 pass

RESOLUTION # 2025-01R: RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS – Smith/Weatherly 4-0 pass

RESOLUTION # 2025-02R: RESOLUTION FOR SETTING THE PAY RATES EMPLOYEES/CONTRACT WORKERS FOR THE 2024-2025 BUDGET YEAR

FY24 BUDGET AMMENDMENT – Welker/Carr 4-0 pass

VARIANCE REQUEST FOR 8 FOOT FENCE ON 2ND AVE SOUTH- Gray explained she looked at the project, took pictures and talked to the property owner. Property owner Leitchnam provided proof of survey paperwork and explained she wanted the 8 foot high fence because to of the topography of the land and to allow for privacy Welker also looked at the project. Smith/Weatherly 4-0 pass

CAMERON MARTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT-

Smith/Carr 4-0 pass Carr questioned what would happen if he gets deployed. Woods explained there are laws in place regarding deployment and employers

GIS MAPPING CONTRACT- GIS mapping was done with a grant program and equipment was provided through the grant. The contract is for continuation of the mapping program Smith/Weatherly 4-0 pass

PUBLIC COMMENT NON-AGENDA ITEMS- Woods asked if there were any non-agenda items to discuss

Welker announced the spay and neuter clinic will take place on September 9, 2024 @ the Grange. There is an information meeting on the 4th at city hall at 7pm.

Woods asked if there was any other public comment, there was none.

ADJOURN 8:07 p.m. Weatherly/Carr 4-0 pass

Dated this ______ day of ______________, 2024

Attest___________________ Signed ___________________________