Full Commission Minutes - March 2026
The March 2026 Commission meeting included approval of multiple budget appropriations, policy updates, and intergovernmental agreements. Commissioners addressed infrastructure funding, emergency services improvements, and legislative positions, while also handling routine consent agenda items and appointments. Several proposed agenda additions and procedural motions did not pass, and prior meeting minutes were not approved and will be revisited.
Meeting Overview
- Agenda Amendments Failed
Multiple attempts to add items—including term limits, annexation, and highway funding—were voted down and not added to the agenda.
- Consent Agenda Approved
Routine items including road acceptance, speed limit changes, budget amendments, and agreements were approved unanimously.
- Prior Meeting Minutes Not Approved
The February 23, 2026 minutes failed to receive approval and will be reconsidered at a future meeting.
- Notary Applications Approved
A large group of notary public applications and surety guarantors were approved by the Commission.
- Sheriff’s Office PTO Policy Approved
A new PTO policy for the Sheriff’s Office was approved without opposition.
- EMS Infrastructure Improvements Approved
Construction of a concrete pad at EMS to support LifeFlight operations was approved.
- Airport Authority Appointment Approved
Airport Authority Appointment Approved
- EMS Building Agreement with Gallatin Approved
An agreement allowing the City of Gallatin to use space in the EMS building was approved.
- Solid Waste “Jackson Law” Resolution Approved
The Commission voted to opt into state law requiring local approval of solid waste facilities.
- Mineral Severance Tax Rate Established
The Commission set current and future tax rates on extracted materials to support county road funding.
- Opposition to State Development Legislation
A resolution opposing proposed state legislation affecting local development review authority was approved.
- Celebrate America 250 Funding Approved
Funding was approved for America 250 initiatives, including a state grant and matching local funds with amendments.
- Highway Department Storm Funding Approved
$120,000 was allocated for overtime related to storm and brush cleanup.
- Sheriff’s Office Medical Reimbursement Approved
Over $414,000 was appropriated for inmate medical cost reimbursement from the state.
- Election Commission Website Upgrade Approved
Funding was approved to update the Election Commission website for ADA compliance.