Big Horn County commissioners set 2026 meeting schedule, public posting location and authorize midday office closures

At its Jan. 2, 2026 meeting in Hardin, the Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners approved several organizational resolutions and handled routine business.

Commissioner Larry Vandersloot moved and Commissioner George Real Bird III seconded motions that passed unanimously to approve the following: claims approval (listed in minutes as "1136"); minutes of Dec. 18, 2025; the appointment of Commissioner George Real Bird III as Presiding Officer; and multiple resolutions establishing board procedures and public notice practices.

The board adopted a resolution establishing the regular meeting schedule and public meeting time: Public Meeting every Thursday at 9:30 a.m.; Administrative Staff Updates every Monday and Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.; and regular office hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The resolution also records that the meetings will be held in the Big Horn County Courthouse in Hardin.

Another adopted resolution sets the county's public posting location: the bulletin board between doors numbered 201 and 202 in the Big Horn County Courthouse. A separate resolution authorizes certain offices (the County Treasurer, County Clerk, Clerk of District Court, County Sheriff’s Office and County Attorney’s Office) to close from noon to 1 p.m. on business days when staffing shortages make that necessary; the resolution clarifies that electronic filing remains available where permitted.

County accountant Mike Opie provided a brief update on a vehicle purchase order during department updates. There is no substantive public comment recorded in the minutes. The meeting concluded with adjournment.