Beaverhead County Commissioners to Consider Emergency Road Ordinance for Lima, MACo Contract November 2

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DILLON, Mont. — The Beaverhead County Commissioners will meet Monday, November 2, 2026, with an emergency road ordinance concerning Lima and a Montana Association of Counties (MACo) PCT contract among the items scheduled for discussion and possible action.

The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the Beaverhead County Courthouse in Dillon, but officials are reminding residents of an important location change.

Due to elections, Monday's meeting will be held in the courthouse breakroom rather than the usual Commissioners Room.

The meeting is scheduled to conclude at noon.

Emergency Road Ordinance Concerning Lima

At 9:45 a.m., commissioners are scheduled to discuss and consider action on an emergency road ordinance concerning Lima.

The published agenda does not identify the specific roadway involved, the circumstances prompting the proposed ordinance or what restrictions or changes may be considered.

Additional details may be provided during the meeting.

The item is listed for both discussion and possible action, with an opportunity for public comment.

MACo PCT Contract Scheduled for Discussion

At 9:30 a.m., commissioners will discuss and consider action on a MACo PCT contract.

MACo refers to the Montana Association of Counties.

The agenda identifies the matter as a contract discussion but does not provide additional information about its terms, financial obligations or proposed changes.

Commissioners may take action following the discussion, and public comment is scheduled.

County Project Updates and Commissioners' Reports

Monday's meeting will begin at 9 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by updates on county projects and reports from commissioners.

These portions of the meeting provide an opportunity for county officials to discuss ongoing projects and other matters affecting Beaverhead County.

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

Public Comment and Additional County Business

At 10 a.m., the agenda provides time for residents to address commissioners on matters under county jurisdiction that are not otherwise listed on the agenda.

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

Public comment opportunities are included throughout the agenda.

November 2 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 MACo PCT contract
9:45 a.m.	Discussion and possible action on emergency road ordinance concerning Lima
10 a.m.	Public comment on non-agenda matters, new business, payment of invoices and previous meeting minutes
Noon	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.

Public Reminded of Meeting Location Change

Residents planning to attend Monday's meeting should be aware that the location has been changed because of election activities.

Meeting Information:

Date: Monday, November 2, 2026

Time: 9 a.m.–noon

Location: Breakroom, Beaverhead County Courthouse, Dillon, Montana

Important: The meeting will not be held in the usual Commissioners Room.

Members of the public interested in county road matters, the proposed Lima emergency road ordinance or other county business are encouraged to attend.

The published agenda identifies matters scheduled for consideration and does not indicate that either the proposed ordinance or contract has been approved.