Votes at a glance: Fergus County commission approvals on Nov. 10, 2025

Fergus County commissioners took a string of routine and substantive votes on Nov. 10. Key outcomes:

• Claims for Nov. 10: The commission moved and approved claims for the Nov. 10 docket by voice vote.

• Floodplain permit (52825): The commission approved a floodplain permit for a 14.33 kilowatt roof‑mounted solar array at 2536 Upper Swine Creek Road. Staff said the installation was performed before permitting and the applicant was assessed an additional $250 after‑the‑fact fee. The permit was approved with the planning board’s recommended conditions.

• Walters conservation easements: The commission approved two conservation easements for Walters property (Walter 1 and Walter 2) after a presentation by Montana Land Reliance. Commissioners cited the easements’ agricultural‑preservation goals.

• Resolution 23‑20‑25 — appointment of special deputy county attorney (Wyatt Lay): Approved to provide temporary legal assistance due to understaffing in the county attorney’s office.

• Resolution 24‑20‑25 — termination of local insurance agent agreement: Commissioners approved terminating the agent appointment agreement with the county’s local insurance agent after the agent was sold; staff said the county has not received RFQ responses and questioned whether taxpayers should continue paying a 10% agent fee.

• Resolution 25‑20‑25 — budget amendment (family planning, Title X): Approved; commissioners said the amendment reflects unanticipated Title X revenue.

Vote notes: Most votes were taken by voice and recorded in the meeting minutes as approved; detailed roll‑call tallies were not recorded in the transcript for these items.

For details and provenance of each motion, see the commission minutes and the meeting’s agenda packet.