9/3/25 City Council Regular Meeting Notice

125 N. Idaho St.

City of Dillon, Montana

City Council Chambers

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025

7:00 P.M.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A.        PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

B.        MINUTES

1.         Accept the Transcript from August 20, 2025 Public Hearing on the Budget

2.         Approve the Minutes from August 20, 2025 Regular Meeting

C.        PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS             

1.         Discuss/Recommend Letter from Action Inc.

2.         Information Letter from County Clerk & Recorder

D.        MAYOR’S REPORT

1.         Discuss/Approve Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

2.         Resolution #­­1494 Resolution Adopting The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget Of The City Of Dillon, And Levying Taxes To Provide Revenue For That Budget, Allocating Those Funds To Various Budget Categories And City Activities

3.         Resolution #1495 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Dillon Adopting The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Budget For Dillon Lighting District #33 Of The City Of Dillon, Montana And Levying Assessment Therefore

4.         Resolution #1496 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Dillon Adopting The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Budget For Dillon Street Maintenance District #1 Of The City Of Dillon, Montana And Levying Assessments

5.         Resolution #1497 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Dillon Levying An Assessment Upon All Taxable Property In The City Of Dillon For The Purpose Of Paying Principle And Interest On A General Obligation Bond Approved By The Voters For FY 2025-2026

6.         Resolution #1498 Resolution Of the City Council Of The City Of Dillon Levying An Assessment Upon All Taxable Property In The City Of Dillon For The Purpose Of Completely Funding Two Police Officers And All Relevant Equipment Approved By The Voters For FY 2025-2026

7.         Resolution #1499 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Dillon Adopting The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Budget For Dillon Sprinkling District #1 Of The City Of Dillon, Montana And Levying Assessments

E.        REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY

1.         City Attorney – Ed Guza

2.         Planning Board - Bill Shafer, Raymond Graham

3.         Zoning Commission - Russ Schwandt, Anneliese Ripley

                        a.         Accept Minutes of August 12, 2025 Regular Meeting

4.         Board of Adjustments - Diane Armstrong, Joleen Schultz

                        a.         Accept Minutes of July 24^, 2025 Regular Meeting

                        b.         Accept Transcript of August 14, 2025 Public Hearing

5.         Director of Operations – Kristina Abbey

6.         Police Department – Acting Police Chief Joel Stewart

7.         Fire Department -- Fire Chief BJ Klose

8.         City Court – Judge Bill Knox

9.         Library Board - Diane Armstrong, Council Member; Kim Denny, Library Director

F.        REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL

1.         Ordinances & Facilities – Bill Shafer, Chair; Joleen Schultz, Mary Jo O’Rourke

                        a.         Approve the Minutes of August 21, 2025 Regular Meeting

                                    i.          First Reading Ordinance #488

2.         Finance Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Diane Armstrong, Mary Jo O’Rourke

a.         Approve Minutes of August 27, 2025 Finance Committee-Budget

                                    i.          Approve Fund Summary for Claims for August 2025

                                    ii.         Approve Claims by Vendor Report for August 2025

                                    iii.        Approve Mayor’s Report to the Finance Committee for August 2025

                                    iv.        Approve Budget vs. Actual Report for August 2025

3.         Public Services – Diane Armstrong, Chair; Bill Shafer, Don Deem

4.         Open Spaces – Raymond Graham, Chair; Anneliese Ripley, Joleen Schultz

                        a.         Approve the Minutes of August 20, 2025 Regular Meeting

5.         Public Works – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Anneliese Ripley, Raymond Graham

G.        PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE  AGENDA AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY

H.        ADJOURNMENT

PLEASE NOTE: The City of Dillon understands that citizens have the right under the Montana Constitution to observe and participate in local governmental affairs by personally attending all public meetings of the Dillon City Council and other City boards and committees. This meeting is open to the public as normal. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for microphone and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528) and use Passcode 4245. Please mute your microphone until you desire to comment. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245.