Beaverhead County Commissioners to Consider East Hills Subdivision Road Agreement at November 9 Meeting

DILLON, Mont. — The Beaverhead County Commissioners will meet Monday, November 9, 2026, with a proposed road agreement involving the East Hills Minor Subdivision and a county Safety Team meeting among the scheduled agenda items.

The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the Beaverhead County Courthouse in Dillon.

Commissioners will also provide updates on county projects, review county business, consider payment of invoices and provide several opportunities for public comment.

East Hills Minor Subdivision Road Agreement Scheduled for Discussion

One of the primary items on Monday's agenda is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., when commissioners will discuss and consider action on the East Hills Minor Subdivision Road Agreement.

The agenda identifies the proposed agreement as an item for discussion and possible action but does not provide details about the roadway, proposed improvements, maintenance responsibilities or potential financial obligations.

Road agreements associated with subdivisions can address matters such as access, maintenance and responsibilities for road infrastructure. However, the specific provisions of the East Hills agreement have not been provided in the meeting agenda.

Commissioners may take action on the agreement following discussion, with an opportunity for public comment.

County Project Updates and Commissioners' Reports

The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by updates on ongoing county projects.

Commissioners will also present their regular reports, providing an opportunity to discuss county operations and other matters affecting Beaverhead County.

Public comment is scheduled following both the county project updates and commissioners' reports.

Public Comment and County Business

At 10 a.m., commissioners will open a public comment period for matters under county jurisdiction that are not otherwise listed on the agenda.

This portion of the meeting allows residents to bring concerns, questions or other county-related matters before the commission.

Commissioners are also scheduled to address new business and other discussion topics, payment of county invoices and approval of minutes from previous meetings.

Public comment opportunities are included throughout these agenda items.

County Safety Team Meeting Scheduled for Afternoon

Following a noon lunch recess, commissioners are scheduled to participate in a Safety Team Meeting at 1:30 p.m.

The agenda does not specify the topics to be addressed during the Safety Team meeting.

An opportunity for public comment is scheduled following the meeting item.

The commission is scheduled to adjourn at 4 p.m.

November 9 Commissioners' Meeting Schedule

Time	Agenda Item
9 a.m.	Pledge of Allegiance, county project updates and commissioners' reports
9:30 a.m.	Discussion and possible action on East Hills Minor Subdivision Road Agreement
10 a.m.	Public comment on non-agenda matters, new business, payment of invoices and previous meeting minutes
Noon	Lunch recess
1:30 p.m.	Safety Team Meeting and public comment
4 p.m.	Scheduled adjournment

County Commission Representation

The meeting agenda identifies C. Thomas Rice as chairman of the Beaverhead County Commission and Michael J. McGinley as commissioner.

The District 3 commissioner position is listed as vacant on the November 9 agenda.

Residents Encouraged to Attend

Residents interested in county road agreements, subdivision development, county operations or other matters affecting Beaverhead County are encouraged to attend Monday's meeting.

Meeting Information:

Date: Monday, November 9, 2026

Time: 9 a.m.

Location: Commissioners Meeting Room, Beaverhead County Courthouse, Dillon, Montana

Scheduled Adjournment: 4 p.m.

Public comment opportunities are scheduled throughout the meeting, including a designated period at 10 a.m. for matters under county jurisdiction that are not otherwise listed on the agenda.

The East Hills Minor Subdivision Road Agreement is scheduled for consideration and has not been identified as approved in the published agenda.