Beaverhead County Commissioners to Discuss Hospital District Levy Authority, Barrett Hospital Bill and Lima Planning Board Appointment October 26
DILLON, Mont. — The Beaverhead County Commissioners will meet Monday, October 26, 2026, with several items scheduled for discussion and possible action, including a resolution concerning hospital district levy authority, a collections bill from Barrett Hospital and an appointment to the Lima Planning Board.
The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Room at the Beaverhead County Courthouse in Dillon. Members of the public will have opportunities to comment throughout the meeting.
Hospital District Levy Authority on Agenda
One of the meeting's key items is scheduled for 10:15 a.m., when commissioners will discuss and consider action on Resolution 26-36, Intent to Request Levy Authority for Hospital District.
The resolution concerns a request for hospital district levy authority. However, the meeting agenda does not specify the amount of levy authority being sought, the potential financial impact on taxpayers or the details of the proposed request.
Commissioners are scheduled to discuss the resolution and may take action during Monday's meeting.
Public comment is scheduled following the discussion.
Barrett Hospital Collections Bill
At 9:45 a.m., commissioners are scheduled to discuss a collections bill from Barrett Hospital.
The agenda does not provide the amount of the bill or additional information about the circumstances surrounding the collection matter.
The item is listed for discussion, with public comment to follow.
Lima Planning Board Appointment
At 9:30 a.m., commissioners will discuss and consider appointing a county representative to the Lima Planning Board.
The agenda does not identify a proposed appointee.
Commissioners may take action on the appointment during the meeting, followed by an opportunity for public comment.
Additional County Business and Public Comment
The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, updates on county projects and reports from commissioners.
At 11 a.m., the agenda provides an opportunity for public comments on matters under county jurisdiction that are not otherwise listed on the agenda.
Commissioners are also scheduled to address new business, payment of invoices and approval of previous meeting minutes.
A lunch recess is scheduled for noon.
The agenda also lists a 1:30 p.m. closed session for interviews. No additional details about the interviews are provided.
The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 5 p.m.
October 26 Meeting Schedule
Time | Agenda Item |
9 a.m. | Pledge of Allegiance, county project updates and commissioners' reports |
9:30 a.m. | Discussion and action on Lima Planning Board appointment |
9:45 a.m. | Discussion of collections bill from Barrett Hospital |
10:15 a.m. | Discussion and action on Resolution 26-36 concerning hospital district levy authority |
11 a.m. | Public comment on non-agenda matters, new business, invoices and previous meeting minutes |
Noon | Lunch recess |
1:30 p.m. | Closed session — interviews |
5 p.m. | Scheduled adjournment |
Public Encouraged to Attend
Residents interested in county government, hospital district funding, the Lima Planning Board or other matters affecting Beaverhead County are encouraged to attend.
Meeting Details:
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Commissioners Room, Beaverhead County Courthouse, Dillon, Montana
Public Comment: Opportunities are scheduled throughout the meeting, including a designated period at 11 a.m. for matters under county jurisdiction that are not listed on the agenda.
The agenda identifies items scheduled for consideration and does not indicate that any proposed resolution or appointment has already been approved.
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