Park County commissioners review July agenda: wage talks, school presentation, LAC appointments and agreements
July 09, 2026 | Park County, Montana
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Park County commissioners reviewed items for upcoming meetings and scheduled personnel and budget discussions, including wage talks, a schools presentation and board appointments.
Staff said Judge Hurst will be out of town on July 16 and requested his wage discussion be scheduled for Monday the 13th at 4:30 p.m.; the commission will nevertheless proceed with broader wage discussions on July 16 as planned. Staff also said Clay will meet separately on the 13th because he is leaving on the 15th.
Staff reported that Laura from Cook City Schools is set to present next week for about 20 to 30 minutes. The county received memoranda of understanding from the Stock Growers Association and the Wool Growers Association and will follow up on riprap repairs once Paul has reviewed the materials. Staff said nearly half the terms on the LAC board were expiring; six of seven applications have been received and the commission will consider appointments directly because the board did not vote on replacements. The transcript lists applicants including Joel Mowery and an applicant whose name appears in the transcript as both "Lanny Knight" and "Landy Knight"; the spelling is inconsistent in the record.
Staff also described a hiring process to fill a deputy position, and told the commission that an animal care agreement with Safford would run through 2029 (described in the meeting as a two-year agreement). On personnel and budget items, staff and commissioners discussed moving a public health position (Gretchen) from 1.9 FTE to 1.0 FTE pending budget availability; staff said the position is fully grant funded.
Budget staff (named in the transcript as Trent, spelled in one place as "Trint") is finalizing revenue and reserve numbers and aims to provide solid estimates for posting by the next meeting. Commissioners agreed to discuss wage requests at Thursday’s meeting and to prepare materials for posting.
With no further items, the commission moved to adjourn.
Staff said Judge Hurst will be out of town on July 16 and requested his wage discussion be scheduled for Monday the 13th at 4:30 p.m.; the commission will nevertheless proceed with broader wage discussions on July 16 as planned. Staff also said Clay will meet separately on the 13th because he is leaving on the 15th.
Staff reported that Laura from Cook City Schools is set to present next week for about 20 to 30 minutes. The county received memoranda of understanding from the Stock Growers Association and the Wool Growers Association and will follow up on riprap repairs once Paul has reviewed the materials. Staff said nearly half the terms on the LAC board were expiring; six of seven applications have been received and the commission will consider appointments directly because the board did not vote on replacements. The transcript lists applicants including Joel Mowery and an applicant whose name appears in the transcript as both "Lanny Knight" and "Landy Knight"; the spelling is inconsistent in the record.
Staff also described a hiring process to fill a deputy position, and told the commission that an animal care agreement with Safford would run through 2029 (described in the meeting as a two-year agreement). On personnel and budget items, staff and commissioners discussed moving a public health position (Gretchen) from 1.9 FTE to 1.0 FTE pending budget availability; staff said the position is fully grant funded.
Budget staff (named in the transcript as Trent, spelled in one place as "Trint") is finalizing revenue and reserve numbers and aims to provide solid estimates for posting by the next meeting. Commissioners agreed to discuss wage requests at Thursday’s meeting and to prepare materials for posting.
With no further items, the commission moved to adjourn.
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