Agenda | MACo 2016 Annual Conference · maco 107th annual conference agendam 2016 conference hosts yellowstone & stillwater counties 2016 commissioner hosts john ostlund maureen davey

MACO 107TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA

2016 CONFERENCE HOSTS YELLOWSTONE & STILLWATER COUNTIES

2016 COMMISSIONER HOSTS JOHN OSTLUND MAUREEN DAVEY

JIM RENO GERALD DELL

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MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES 107TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

SEPTEMBER 18-22, 2016

SEPTEMBER 18 – 22, 2016

MACo President 2015-2016

Dear MACo Colleagues, Friends & Partners:

As President of the Montana Association of

Counties, it is my pleasure on behalf of the MACo

Staff and Executive Committee to welcome you to

MACo’s 107th Annual Conference. Thank you all for

taking time out of your busy schedules to attend and

participate. This will be my sixteenth annual conference

and have found them all well worth my time. My first

conference was in Big Sky before I officially took office.

It was a real eye opener for an incoming commissioner.

The MACo organization and the annual conferences

have taken big steps forward since my first conference. The annual conference gives

commissioners and elected officials the opportunity to attend informational and

educational sessions along with committee meetings that support MACo’s mission.

In the next few days, MACo Committees will be meeting to go over resolutions,

policies, and national issues. Please take time to attend these committee meetings

because the issues discussed are likely to affect your county. Your input at the

committee meetings is encouraged even though you may not be a voting member of

the committee. The chairs and vice chairs of this year’s committees have spent a great

deal of time preparing their agendas and finding guest presentations on topics that will

be interesting to all attendees.

This year’s vendors and sponsors offer a wide variety of services for counties. They

bring a wealth of professional knowledge, information and products that are helpful for

counties to deliver essential services to our residents. There is always something new

and interesting. Make a point to stop by each booth and say “Thanks”. Their

participation not only displays state of the art services for counties but also represents

a substantial financial contribution to the conference success that is greatly

appreciated.

Our Conference Planning Committee and MACo Staff have spent many hours

assembling workshops that pertain to pertinent county, state and federal issues. I

would like to give a big thanks to them, Yellowstone and Stillwater County Commis-

sioners and their staffs, and the volunteers who make this conference a success.

The next few days will give you the opportunity to learn from experts, share your

county issues with peers, visit with the MACo staff, view services available from

vendors and mingle with electeds who understand the responsibilities of elected

officials. Don’t forget to enjoy your stay in Billings and support the local economy.

Sincerely,

President Maureen Davey Montana Association of Counties

WELCOME FROM THE MACO PRESIDENT

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Welcome from the MACo President ..................................... i

Table of Contents ...................................................................... ii

Officers & Board of Directors ............................................... iii

Yellowstone and Stillwater Counties’ Welcome ............... iv

Hotel WiFi Access Information ............................................. 1

MACo Annual Conference Agenda ................................. 1-11

MACo-Endorsed Programs .................................................. 12

Upcoming Events & Conference Rotation ........................ 13

Vendor Signup Sheets ...................................................... 14-17

Diamond Level Assoc. Member Ad (Gallagher) .............. 18

MACo Associate Members ............................................. 19-21

Conference Event Sponsors ........................................... 21-25

Exhibitors ............................................................................ 26-32

Notes (For Your Own Use/Thoughts/Comments) .. 33-34

Diamond Level Assoc. Member Ad (DOC) ... Back Cover

MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES

107TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA ITEMS

Sunday Agenda Items ............................................................... 1

Monday Agenda Items .......................................................... 2-4

Tuesday Agenda Items .......................................................... 5-7

Wednesday Agenda Items ................................................ 8-10

Thursday Agenda Items ......................................................... 11

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SEPTEMBER 18 – 22, 2016

2015-2016 OFFICERS Maureen Davey .......................................President, Stillwater County Todd Devlin .................................. 1st Vice President, Prairie County Bill Barron ...................................... 2nd Vice President, Lake County Dave Schulz .................. Immediate Past President, Madison County Mike McGinley .............................. Fiscal Officer, Beaverhead County Jim Reno ....................... Urban Representative, Yellowstone County

2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS District 1 ..................................... Gary Macdonald, Roosevelt County District 2 ..................................... Douglas Buxbaum, Dawson County District 3 ...................................................... Bob Lee, Rosebud County District 4 .................................... Larry Hendrickson, Liberty County District 5 .................................................. Ron Ostberg, Teton County District 6 ......................................... Richard Moe, Wheatland County District 7 .................................... Susie Mosness, Sweet Grass County District 8 .................................. Leonard Wortman, Jefferson County District 9 ................................................... Marty Malone, Park County District 10 .................................................. Tony Cox, Sanders County District 11 ................................................. Jeff Burrows, Ravalli County District 12 ............................................ Tom Rice, Beaverhead County

PAST PRESIDENTS Joe Briggs…………………………………………Cascade County Greg Chilcott……………………………………… Ravalli County John Ostlund…………………………………Yellowstone County Carl Seilstad………………………………………..Fergus County John Prinkki……………………………………….Carbon County Carol Brooker…………………………………….Sanders County Bob Mullen…………………………………….....Jefferson County

ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES Attorneys ................................. Leo Gallagher, Lewis & Clark County Clerk & Recorders ..................... Regina Plettenburg, Ravalli County Clerks of District Court ... Valerie Hornsveld, Broadwater County Clerks of District Court.…Elizabeth Ball-Mavity, Rosebud County Coroners ......................................................................................... Vacant Magistrates ................................................... Linda Cantin, Park County Sheriffs & Peace Officers ................. Brian Gootkin, Gallatin County Superintendents of Schools .......... Susan Beley, Wheatland County Treasurers ........................................ Jane Stene, Sweet Grass County

OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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We would like to welcome everyone to MACo’s 107th Annual

Conference. We will be reviewing resolutions, policies and discussing

issues that are important to all of us. The many sessions and workshops

planned will give us the tools we need to be more productive in our

roles as elected officials. We hope everyone will enjoy the conference

and leave with new ideas to help ensure the smooth running of our

county governments.

A special thank you to the MACo staff, volunteers and everyone

involved in setting up the conference and workshops. We hope you will

be able to attend as many as possible. Also, don’t forget to take time to

visit with our many exhibitors who contribute greatly to our ability to provide these informative meetings.

Last, but not least, there are many activities to take part in with our

shopping malls, museums, restaurants, breweries and Zoo Montana, just

to name a few. You might want to stay an extra night on September

22nd to attend the All Nations Indian Relay Championship featuring

bareback relay horse races with riders in traditional Native American

regalia exchanging and leaping from one galloping horse to another at

our MetraPark grandstands at 7:00 pm. This all-star gathering includes

Indian arts, crafts and concessions, plus dancing, drumming and other

cultural activities. Indian Relay is proclaimed by many to be the world’s

most exciting sport so you won’t want to miss it.

We look forward to having you with us!

Yellowstone County Commissioners Stillwater County Commissioners

John Ostlund Maureen Davey

Jim Reno Gerald Dell

Robyn Driscoll Dennis Shupak

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YELLOWSTONE & STILLWATER COUNTIES’ WELCOME

SEPTEMBER 18 – 22, 2016 MACO ANNUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA

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ON-SITE REGISTRATION OPEN: Sunday, September 18 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Monday, September 19 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 20 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 21 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Workers’ Compensation Trust Trustees

Madison Room Lunch Meeting

SPONSOR Brentwood Services, Inc., Nashville, TN

1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Exhibitors Begin Setup

Foyer & Missouri Room

2:00-3:00 p.m. Resolutions Committee Meeting

Parlor 1010 Room

3:00-5:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting

Ballroom

5:30-10:00 p.m. President’s Reception & Dinner

Stillwater/Boulder Rooms

Presiding: Maureen Davey, MACo President, Stillwater County Commissioner

1. Introduction of the Head Table and Executive Committee

2. Pledge of Allegiance: Maureen Davey

3. Invocation & Welcome: John Ostlund,

Yellowstone County Commissioner

4. Dinner

5. Entertainment: Everett and Henry Devlin

BANQUET SOCIAL SPONSOR Yellowstone Bank

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

COFFEE & SODA WILL BE AVAILABLE EVERY DAY

SPONSORS

Brentwood Services, Inc., Nashville, TN

Nationwide Retirement Solutions

7:00-8:00 a.m. No-Host Prayer Breakfast

Ballroom

Introductions: Jim Reno, Yellowstone County Commissioner

Presiding: Maureen Davey

Speaker: Tim Moullet, Gateway Christian Center

Music: Brooke Wagner

SPONSORS

Morrison-Maierle, Inc.

Morrison-Maierle Systems

8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Exhibitor/Sponsor Trade Show


8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m Spouse/Guest Quilting Project

Parlor 1009 Room

MACO OPENING GENERAL SESSION

8:00-10:00 a.m. MACo Business Meeting

Yellowstone/Big Horn Rooms


1. Parliamentarian: Joe Briggs, Cascade County Commissioner

2. Flag Ceremony: United States Marine Corp. League Eugene

Sara Detachment

3. National Anthem: Kristie Ostlund,

Spouse of Commissioner John Ostlund

4. Pledge of Allegiance: Maureen Davey

5. Invocation: Tim Moullet, Gateway Christian Center

6. Welcome: Mayor Tom Hanel, City of Billings

7. Response: Todd Devlin, MACo 1st Vice President,

Prairie County Commissioner

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SEPTEMBER 18 – 22, 2016

MONDAY CONTINUED . . .

(Continued) MACo Opening General Session


8. Roll Call: Mike McGinley, MACo Fiscal Officer,

Beaverhead County Commissioner

9. Approval of 2015 Annual Conference Minutes: Maureen Davey

10. Memorial Resolution: John Ostlund,

Yellowstone County Commissioner

11. Announcements: Maureen Davey

12. Nominations Committee Report: Maureen Davey

13. Convention Site 2017 – Bozeman: Maureen Davey and

Gallatin County Commissioners

14. Presentation of Proposed Resolutions: Mike Murray,

Lewis & Clark County Commissioner

15. President’s Report: Maureen Davey

16. Fiscal Officer’s Report: Mike McGinley

17. Executive Director’s Report: Harold Blattie

10:00-10:30 a.m Coffee Break: Visit with Exhibitors

Foyer & Missouri Room (Exhibitor/Sponsor Trade Show)

SPONSOR Montana Joint Council of Extension Professionals

10:30-11:30 a.m. Multi Bank Securities –An Introduction

to the e-Connect Direct Platform

Presenter: Peter Torvik, Senior Vice President

The environment for the management of county funds continues to be a

challenge. Low interest rates and uncertainty from all quarters makes

information even more important to an efficient investment process. The

Montana Association of Counties, in its continued partnership with the

National Association of Counties and their Financial Services Corporation,

endorses e-Connect Direct as an essential solution for members to man-

age their fixed-income investment needs. See how e-Connect Direct fits

into a well-rounded investment program in your county. This system, pow-

ered by Multi-Bank Securities, Inc., was presented last week to the mem-

bership of the Montana County Treasurers Association at their Annual

Convention in Great Falls. Commissioners may see proposals from their

treasurers in the near future to make use of this multi-featured tool.

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11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch


Speaker: Bryan Desloge, NACo President, Leon County Commission

District IV Commissioner, Tallahassee, FL

SPONSOR Montana Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve

12:30-2:00 p.m. MACo Committee Meetings

Attendees who are not MACo committee members are encouraged to

participate in the meeting(s) of the committee of their choice.

Ballroom Agriculture Committee

Larry Hendrickson, Chair, Liberty County

Madison Comm. Econ. Dev. & Labor Committee

Joe Briggs, Chair, Cascade County

Parlor 1010 Justice & Public Safety Committee

Bill Barron, Chair, Lake County

Parlor 1001 Land Use & Development Committee

Joe Skinner, Chair, Gallatin County

2:00-2:30 p.m. Coffee Break: Visit with Exhibitors


SPONSOR KLJ and Correctional Risk Services

2:30-4:00 p.m. MACo Committee Meetings Reconvene

4:00-6:00 p.m. Coalition of Forest Counties Meeting


Greg Chilcott, Chair, Ravalli County Commissioner

4:00-6:00 p.m. Oil, Gas & Coal Counties Meeting

Madison Room

Richard Dunbar, Chair, Phillips County Commissioner

Dinner on your own

SEPTEMBER 18 – 22, 2016

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

6:30-8:30 a.m. Property & Casualty Trust Trustees

Madison Room Breakfast Meeting

SPONSOR QCI Asset Management, Inc.

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Spouse/Guest Quilting Project

Parlor 1009 Room

8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Exhibitor/Sponsor Trade Show


8:30-10:00 a.m. MACo Committee Meetings

Attendees who are not MACo committee members are encouraged to

participate in the meeting(s) of the committee of their choice.

Parlor 1001 Room Energy Committee

John Prinkki, Chair, Carbon County

Ballroom Health & Human Services Committee

Carl Seilstad, Chair, Fergus County

Yellowstone/BH Public Lands Committee

Greg Chilcott, Chair, Ravalli County

Parlor 1010 Room Transportation Committee

John Ostlund, Chair, Yellowstone County

10:00-10:30 a.m. Coffee Break: Visit with Exhibitors


SPONSOR Stahly Engineering & Associates and BNSF Railway

10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon MACo Committee Meetings Reconvene

12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch


SPONSOR

TransCanada Corporation

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MACO GENERAL SESSION: YELLOWSTONE/BIG HORN ROOMS

1:00-1:30 p.m. Get Your Communities on the Map

Presenters: Leslie Zolman, GIS Coordinator, Census & Economic Information

Center, Montana Department of Commerce

Erin Fashoway, State GIS Coordinator, Montana State Library

Overview of why participating in Census programs is important. Specifically touching on the Census Designated Places update project, how commissioners can be involved, and resources available from the State Library to assist your county’s mapping needs.

1:30-2:00 p.m. Security Awareness Training

for County Employees

Presenter: Joe Frohlich, ITSD

Department of Administration

Overview of the timeline and tasks for providing Montana county employees with SANS Securing the Human (STH) awareness training, including a demo of the STH system.

2:00-2:30 p.m. Board of Investments Shares Changes/

Updates to BOI’s, INTERCAP, Short

Term Investment Pool (STIP), and

In-State Loan Programs

Presenters:

Intercap Loan Program — Julie Flynn, Bond Program Officer

Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) — Julie Feldman, Financial Manager, CPA

In-State Loan Program — Doug Hill, Portfolio Manager

The Board of Investments (the “Board”) is a division of State of Montana Department of Commerce that by law administers the Unified Investments Program required by the Montana Constitution. With very few exceptions, all of the State’s money is invested by the Board. This is an opportunity for county officials to learn more about what the Board can do for your county through its INTERCAP Loan Program, a low-interest loan resource for a wide variety of needs to Montana local governments; the Short Term Investment Pool (STIP), a highly liquid investment fund available to state and local governments to serve their short term cash flow and deposit needs; and, as a component of the State's overall economic development efforts, the In-State Loan Program that includes various loan and infrastructure programs for new and expanding businesses. Please join us and find out what we can do for you!


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SEPTEMBER 18 – 22, 2016

TUESDAY CONTINUED . . .

2:30-3:00 p.m. Coffee Break: Visit with Exhibitors


SPONSOR MACo Health Care Trust

2:30-3:00 p.m. Tax, Budget & Finance Committee

Rosebud Room Meeting

Mike McGinley, Chair, Beaverhead County

3:00-3:30 p.m. Airports 101 for Civic Leaders

Presenter: Jim Greil, Board of Directors, Montana Community Airports

Association

This presentation will provide some of the basic knowledge required to

help local commissioners, administrators, managers, staff and other civic

leaders better understand how public airports in Montana are uniquely

governed, operated, maintained and financed. Jim is a former MDT

Airports and Airways Bureau Chief, having served the State of Montana for

nearly two decades. Jim has been actively involved in the airport and

aviation industry for over 30 years

3:30-5:00 p.m. MACo Health Care Trust

Yellowstone/Big Horn Rooms Member Annual Meeting

All counties are invited to attend.

5:00-6:00 p.m. 6 County Fort Peck Lake Group Meeting

Parlor 1001 Room

Chris King, Chair, Petroleum County Commissioner

5:00-6:00 p.m. Coalition of Wildlife Counties Meeting

Parlor 1010 Room

Marty Malone, Chair, Park County Commissioner

5:00-6:30 p.m. Social – Sponsored by All Exhibitors

Courtyard if the weather permits; otherwise in the Foyer & Missouri Room

Dinner on your own

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

6:30-8:30 a.m. Health Care Trust Trustees


SPONSOR QCI Asset Management, Inc.

7:30-8:30 a.m. Reservation Counties Breakfast Meeting

Ballroom

Sidney Fitzpatrick, Chair, Big Horn County

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Spouse/Guest Quilting Project

Parlor 1009 Room

8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon Exhibitor/Sponsor Trade Show


MACO GENERAL SESSION: YELLOWSTONE/BIG HORN ROOMS

8:30-9:00 a.m. Fixing America’s Surface Transportation

(FAST) Act

Presenter: Mike Tooley, Director, Montana Department of Transportation

On December 4, 2015, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST)

Act was signed into law authorizing surface transportation programs

through 2020. This long-term authorization bill is important to Montana

and will provide program stability at the federal level needed for MDT to

plan, develop, and deliver infrastructure projects that improve the safe and

efficient operations of Montana’s roads and bridges. Current

implementation activities, highlights of the legislation, along with some

challenges will be shared.

9:00-9:30 a.m. National Association of Counties

Presenter: Jacob Terrell, Associate Legislative Director,

Telecommunications & Technology

9:30-10:00 a.m. Congressional Reports/Video


SEPTEMBER 18 – 22, 2016

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WEDNESDAY CONTINUED . . .

10:00-10:30 a.m. Coffee Break: Visit with Exhibitors


SPONSOR ExxonMobil Billings Refinery

10:30-11:00 a.m. Exhibitor/Sponsor Meeting

Madison Room

10:30-12:00 noon MACo Committee Reports


1. MACo Agriculture Committee - Larry Hendrickson

2. MACo Community, Economic Development & Labor Committee

- Joe Briggs

3. MACo Energy Committee - Allan Underdal

4. MACo Health & Human Services Committee - Carl Seilstad

5. MACo Justice & Public Safety Committee - Bill Barron

6. MACo Land Use & Development Committee - Joe Skinner

7. MACo Public Lands Committee - Greg Chilcott

8. MACo Resolutions & Legislative Committee

- Mike Murray

9. MACo Tax, Budget & Finance Committee

- Mike McGinley

10. MACo Transportation Committee - John Ostlund

12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch – Vendor/Sponsor Appreciation


Speaker: Governor Steve Bullock

SPONSOR Great West Engineering


MACO CLOSING GENERAL SESSION

1:30-4:00 p.m. MACo Business Meeting


Roll Call: Mike McGinley 1. Unfinished business from the opening general session 2. Appreciation Resolution 3. Nominations Committee Report 4. Election of Officers 5. Resolutions 6. Proposed By-Law Amendments 7. Other business

No Actual Scheduled Break; Break Items Back of Room

SPONSOR Stillwater Mining

THESE MEETINGS WILL BEGIN UPON ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL SESSION:

4:00-5:00 p.m. Hard Rock Mining Counties Meeting

Parlor 1001 Room

Jim Hart, Chair, Madison County Commissioner

4:00-5:00 p.m. Urban Counties Meeting

Parlor 1018 Room

Jim Reno, Chair, Yellowstone County Commissioner

5:30 p.m. Social & Annual Banquet


Presiding: Maureen Davey 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Introduction of the Head Table 3. Invocation: Gerald Dell, Stillwater County Commissioner 4. Dinner 5. Installation of Officers 6. Entertainment: John, Joe and Marty “The High Country Cowboys”

BANQUET SOCIAL SPONSOR

RDO Equipment Co.

BANQUET SPONSOR Allegiance Benefit Plan Management, Inc.

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR Phillips 66 Billings Refinery

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SEPTEMBER 18 – 22, 2016

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

7:30-9:00 a.m. New Board of Directors’



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SEPTEMBER 18 – 22, 2016 VENDOR SIGNUP SHEET

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