Board Member Details
Following is a listing of detailed information for all Missoula County Boards and Commissions. If you have any questions or you are unable to located a particular board or commission, please contact us.
9-1-1 ADVISORY BOARD
Authorization: 7-11-1 MCA; County Resolution 81
Membership: 7 members consisting of:
- Missoula County Sheriff
- Missoula Police Chief
- Citizen Member (Appointed by County Commissioners)
- Missoula County Disaster & Emergency Services Coordinator
- Representative of Missoula County Fire Protection Association (City Fire)
- Representative of Missoula County Fire Protection Association (Missoula Rural Fire)
- Representative of Ambulance Services
| Members: (3 Year Terms) |
Notes: | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Surry Latham | 12/31/12 | |
| Contact Information: www.co.missoula.mt.us/911center | ||
AGING SERVICES GOVERNING BOARD
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: Area XI Area Agency on Aging as determined by the County Commissioners in accordance with Sec. 305(c)(3) of the OAA of 1965, as amended.
Membership: Maximum number of members: 15
- One County Commissioner member
- 11-13 regular members appointed by County Commissioners
| Members: (3 Year Terms) |
|
Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Max Bauer | Member | 6/30/12 |
| Commissioner Jean Curtiss |
Serves at pleasure
of the County Commissioners |
N/A |
| [VACANT] | Member resigned 1-2012 | 6/30/14 |
| Barb Blanchard | Member | 6/30/13 |
| Maureen Fleming, PhD | (Chair) | 6/30/14 |
| Leslie Halligan | Member | 6/30/14 |
| Linda Henderson | Member (does not wish to be reappointed) | 6/30/12 |
| Renee Hofeldt | Member | 6/30/13 |
| Karl Jones | Member | 6/30/12 |
| Paul Marshall | (Vice Chair) | 6/30/13 |
| Margaret McManus | (Treasurer) | 6/30/14 |
| Burke Townsend | (Secretary) | 6/30/13 |
| Dick Haines - LIAISON | Missoula City Council Ward 5 | N/A |
| Contact Information: Missoula Aging Services: 406-728-7682 or www.missoulaagingservices.org | ||
AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: Title 67, Chapter 11 MCA; Resolution 80-183
Membership: Maximum number of members: 7; limit of two consecutive terms
- Five citizen members
- One County Commissioner member
- One Missoula County Employee
| Members: (5 Year Terms) |
Term End Date: | |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Martens (Missoula Development Park Manager) | Missoula County Employee | 12/31/16 |
| Larry Anderson | (1st Alternate) | 12/31/15 |
| Barbara Berens (County Auditor) |
Missoula County Employee |
12/31/16 |
| Janet Donahue | 12/31/13 | |
| Joe Easton | 12/31/14 | |
| Louie Knudsen | Honorary Member | N/A |
| Gerald McConnell | 12/31/15 | |
| Stephen Powell, M.D. | 12/31/16 | |
| Jeffrey M. Roth, Esq. | (2nd Alternate) | 12/31/15 |
| Paul Stafford | 12/31/12 | |
| Contact Information: 406-728-4381 or www.flymissoula.com/index.aspx/Airport_Authority/Meetings_Schedule | ||
ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD
(Appointments are made by County Commissioners AND City Council)
Authorization: 6.08.030 Missoula Municipal Code, Interlocal Agreement #113 between the City of Missoula and Missoula County, 7-23-103 MCA.
Membership: Maximum number of members: 5; limit of three consecutive terms:
- Two members appointed by the City Council
- Two members appointed by the County Commissioners
- One licensed veterinarian (selected by the other appointees)
| County Appointments: (2 Year Terms) |
Notes: | Term End Date: |
|---|---|---|
| W. Lynn Gontarek-Garberson | 12/31/12 | |
| VACANT | 12/31/13 | |
| Ken Hannum, DVM |
(Chair) Ongoing Appointment |
N/A |
| For City Appointments and/or further info, go to: www.ci.missoula.mt.us/mayor/AnimalControl.htm | ||
BIG SKY PARK STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
(FORMERLY “TOWER STREET” PARK STEWARDSHIP
COMMITTEE)
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: 7-1-201(2)(c) MCA
Membership: Maximum number of members: 12
- 5 members of the general public not associated with any of the lease holders on the property
- One representative from each of the following:
- Community Gardens
- Westside Little League
- Garden City BMC
- American Legion Baseball
- Missoula Horseman's Council
| Members: | Term End Date: | |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Ashwell | Citizen Member | 3/31/13 |
| Bill Dahlgren | Representing Westside Little League | N/A |
| Natalie Harrington |
(Vice Chair) Citizen Member |
3/31/13 |
| Mike Hartkorn | Representing Horseman’s Council | N/A |
| Dawn Kato |
(Secretary) Citizen Member |
3/31/13 |
| Kurt Mayne | Representing Fastpitch Softball | N/A |
| Laura Bakker | Citizen Member | 3/31/15 |
| Cha Moua | Representing Hmong Gardens | N/A |
| Neng Moua | Representing Community Gardens | N/A |
| Wally Sept | Citizen Member | 3/31/15 |
| Jerry Willis | Representing American Legion | N/A |
| Contact Information: www.co.missoula.mt.us/Rural/Parks | ||
BONNER - MILLTOWN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Authorization: The Bonner Milltown Community Council was created by the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with MCA 7-3-111 and MCA 7-3-417
Membership: Council Members whose terms are expiring in a given year – or citizens that wish to run for a Council position - must submit nominating petitions for election at the Special District Election held in May of that year.
| Members: | Notes: Applicants needed for one unexpired term to 2013 | Term End Date: (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Erickson | Elected in 2009 for three-year term | 5/31/12 |
| Donald Felton | Elected by acclamation 2011 for new 3-year term | 5/31/14 |
| VACANT | Member resigned: three-year term to 2013 | 5/31/13 |
| Gary Matson | Elected by acclamation 2010 for three-year term | 5/31/13 |
| Olivia Riutta | Elected by acclamation 2012 for new 3-year term | 5/31/15 (begins 6/1/12) |
| Karl Uhlig | Elected by acclamation 2012 for new 3-year term | 5/31/15 |
| Contact Information: Bonner CC, P.O. Box 655, Milltown, MT 59851 or www.co.missoula.mt.us/Rural | ||
COUNTY COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Authorization: HB 345 (establishes a county compensation board in each county)
Membership: Maximum number of members: 9
- 3 County Commissioners
- County Attorney
- 2 Citizen Members (appointed by County Commissioners)
- 3 Elected Officials (appointed by County Commissioners)
| Members: (3 Year Terms) |
Notes:
One unfulfilled term to |
Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Carey | County Commissioner | N/A |
| Jean Curtiss | County Commissioner | N/A |
| Barbara Berens | County Auditor | N/A |
| Lynda Brown | Citizen Member | 7/24/12 |
| Michele Landquist | County Commissioner | N/A |
| Fred VanValkenburg | County Attorney | N/A |
| Erin Lipkind | Superintendent of Schools | N/A |
| VACANT | Citizen Member | 7/24/14 |
| Contact Information: Missoula County (Human Resources): 406-258-4874 | ||
EAST MISSOULA COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Authorization: The East Missoula Community Council was created by the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with MCA 7-3-111 and MCA 7-3-417
Membership: Council Members whose terms are expiring in a given year – or citizens that wish to run for a Council position - must submit nominating petitions for election at the Special District Election held in May of that year.
| Members: | Notes: | Term Ending Date: (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Dick Ainsworth | Appointed by BCC for one year of three-year term. 2011: elected by acclamation for remainder of term to 2013 | 5/31/13 |
| Richard Fifield | Appointed by BCC 5-1-12 to fill unexpired term to 2013 | 5/31/13 |
| Ken Jenkins | Re-elected by acclamation 2012 for new 3-year term | 5/31/15 |
| Keri McWilliams | Appointed by BCC 5-1-12 to fill new 3-year term | 5/31/15 |
| Rick Stephens | 2011: Elected by acclamation for new 3-year term | 5/31/14 |
| Contact Information: EMCC, Post Office Box 11, Milltown, MT 59851-0011 or www.co.missoula.mt.us/Rural | ||
EVARO-FINLEY-O'KEEFE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Authorization: The Evaro-Finley-O'Keefe Community Council was created per approval by the electorate in the November 2009 General Election.
Membership: Maximum number of members: 5. Initial Council of five members (representing HD14/Area 1 and HD99/Area 2 - or Precincts 39, 40, 41 & 42) appointed by the BCC in March 2010. Members whose terms are expiring, or citizens that wish to run for a Council position, must submit nominating petitions for election at the Special District Election held in May of that year.
| Members: | Applicant needed for new 3-year term to 2015 | Term Ending Date: (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Denise Elliott | HD 99. Appointed to 2-year term; did not run in May 2012 Special District Election | 5/31/12 |
| Paul Heihn | HD 14. Appointed to 1-year term in 2009; ran in May 2011 Special District Election; elected by acclamation for a new 3-year term | 5/31/14 |
| Ada Reep | HD 99. Reelected by acclamation 2012 for new 3-year term | 5/31/15 |
| Meggen Ryan | HD 14. Appointed to 3-year term; must run in May 2013 Special District Election. | 5/31/13 |
| Janet Stevens | HD 99. Appointed by BCC for 3-year term; must run in May 2014 Special District Election. | 5/31/14 |
| Contact Information: www.co.missoula.mt.us/Rural | ||
FAIRGROUNDS (MISSOULA COUNTY) ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: 7-1-201 through 7-1-203 MCA
Membership: Maximum number of members: 15
| Members: Appointed 3/1/11 to 1, 2 & 3-year staggering terms. All terms upon expiration will be for three years. | Notes: | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Behan | 9/30/12 | |
| Paul Filicetti | 9/30/12 | |
| Jeremy Keene, P.E. | 9/30/12 | |
| Tim Winger | 9/30/12 | |
| Diane Beck | 9/30/13 | |
| David G. Miller | 9/30/13 | |
| Chris Nygren | 9/30/13 | |
| Jason Shearer | 9/30/13 | |
| Rod Austin | 9/30/14 | |
| Jason DeCunzo | 9/30/14 | |
| Eric Gabster | 9/30/14 | |
| Bob Homer | 9/30/14 | |
| Jon Wilkins | 9/30/14 | |
| Representative from County Extension Office | Ex Officio Member | |
| Representative from County Commissioners | Ex Officio Member | |
| Contact Information: Office of County Fairgrounds: 406-258-3247 or Office of County Commissioners: 406-258-4877 | ||
FLORENCE-CARLTON CEMETERY BOARD
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: 7-35-2107 MCA
Membership: Maximum number of members: 3
| Members: (3 Year Terms) |
Notes: | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Crews | 12/31/14 | |
| Elizabeth Maclay | 12/31/12 | |
| Robert Porch | 12/31/13 | |
| Contact Information: Office of County Commissioners: 406-258-4877 | ||
HEALTH BOARD [City-County]
(Appointments are made by County Commissioners AND City Council)
Authorization: Missoula City/County Interlocal Agreement, Montana Codes Annotated 50-2-106
Membership: 7 members (plus an 8th member who serves on the Water Quality District Board)
- Four citizen members
- One medical doctor
- One County Commissioner member
- One City Council member
- One Conservation District member (serves only on Water Quality District Board)
| Members: (3 Year Terms) |
Notes: | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner Jean Curtis |
Serves at pleasure of the County Commissioners |
N/A |
| Teresa Henry | Member | 12/31/13 |
| Garon C. Smith | (Chair) | 12/31/14 |
| Contact Information: For City Appointments and/or further info, go to: www.ci.missoula.mt.us/mayor/HealthBoard.htm | ||
HISTORICAL MUSEUM BOARD
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: Missoula County Resolutions 87-093 and 95-001
Membership: Maximum number of members: 5
| Members: (3 Year Terms) |
Notes: | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Fussell | Chair | 12/31/14 |
| Addrien Marx | Member | 12/31/12 |
| John Rimel | (1st Alternate) | 12/31/12 |
| Don Spritzer | (2nd Alternate) | 12/31/12 |
| Bob Tutskey | Member | 12/31/13 |
| Contact Information: Historical Museum, Fort Missoula: 406-728-3476 or www.ftmslamuseum@montana.com | ||
IMPACT FEE ADVISORY BOARD
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: Created by the BCC in accordance with Section 7-6-1604, MCA
Membership: Maximum number of members: 5 One member shall represent the development community. One member shall be a certified CPA. Up to two alternates may be appointed.
| Members: (3 Year Terms) |
Notes: | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Berens [CPA] | Vice Chair | 12/31/11 |
| Bruce Bugbee | 12/31/12 | |
| Dale Mahlum | (Chair) | 12/31/12 |
| Kevin Mytty | 12/31/13 | |
| VACANT | 12/31/13 | |
| Contact Information: Office of County Commissioners: 406-258-4877 | ||
LARCHMONT GOLF COURSE BOARD
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: Resolution 87-046
Membership: Maximum number of members: 7
- One County Commissioner will serve as an ad hoc member with voting privileges
| Members: (3 Year Terms) |
Notes: | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner Michele Landquist |
Serves at pleasure of the County Commissioners |
N/A |
| Jim Conkle | 12/31/12 | |
| Janet Dean | (1st Alternate) | 12/31/13 |
| Max Good | 12/31/14 | |
| Brent Harshbarger | (2nd Alternate) | 12/31/13 |
| Craig Rawlings | 12/31/14 | |
| Peter Ridgeway | 12/31/12 | |
| Peter Tucker | 12/31/14 | |
| Sam Warren | (Chair) | 12/31/13 |
| Contact Information: 3200 Ft. Missoula Rd, Missoula, MT 59804. 406-721-4435 or larchmont@montana.com | ||
LIBRARY BOARD
(Appointments are made by County Commissioners AND Mayor)
Authorization: Interlocal Agreement between City and County of Missoula and 2.48.010 MMC
Membership: Maximum number of members: 5; limit of two consecutive terms
- 1 City resident appointed by the County Commissioners
- 1 City resident appointed by the Mayor
- 3 County residents appointed by the County Commissioners
| Members: (5 Year Terms) |
Term Ending Date: | |
|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Doney | (Alternate) | 6/30/12 |
| Rita Henkel | (County-appointed City Resident) | 6/30/14 |
| Neal Leathers | (Chair) | 6/30/13 |
| Christine Prescott | (Vice Chair) | 6/30/12 |
| Margaret Wafstet | Member | 6/30/13 |
| Contact Information: For Mayor Appointment and/or further info, go to: www.ci.missoula.mt.us/mayor/LibraryBoard.htm | ||
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Authorization: Public Law 99-499, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
Membership: Maximum number of members: 16
- 1 local elected official
- 1 member from the Missoula City Police Department
- 1 member from the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office
- 1 member from the Missoula City Fire Department
- 1 member from the Missoula Rural Fire Department
- 1 member from the Missoula City-County Health Department
- 1 member from the Missoula County Fire Protection Association
- 1 member from the Missoula County Office of Emergency Management
- 1 member from a company engaged in transportation and distribution of hazardous substances
- 1 member from the Emergency Medical Services Community
- 1 member from the local media
- 1 member from a Regulated Title III Facility
- 2 citizen members appointed by the City Council
- 2 citizen members appointed by the County Commissioners
| Members: (2 Year Terms) |
Notes: | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner [rotates yearly] |
Serves at pleasure
of the County
Commissioners Jean Curtiss - 2011 |
|
| Philip Russ | County Citizens | 12/31/12 |
| Thomas Russell | County Citizens | 12/31/12 |
| Debbie Dantic | City Citizens | |
| Jim Sylvester | City Citizens | |
| Pam Walzer | Elected Official - City Council | |
| Chief of Police Mark Muir | Missoula Police Department | |
| Sheriff Carl Ibsen | Missoula County Sheriff Dept. | |
| Mike Painter | Missoula City Fire | |
| Bill Colwell | Missoula Rural Fire | |
| Frank Maradeo | County Fire Protection Assn. | |
| Chris Lounsbury | County Disaster & Emergency Services Director | |
| Jeff Adams |
MT Rail Link, Transportation Industry Rep |
|
| Mike Gregor |
Hexon Chemical, Fixed Facility Rep |
|
| Sandy Cain | American Red Cross | |
| Leanne Vreeland | St. Patrick Hospital | |
| Basia Benbenek | Community Medical Center | |
| Dan Corti | University of Montana | |
|
Peter Nielsen Ellen Leahy (Disaster Planning Committee) |
City-County Health Department | |
| Greg Robertson (Disaster Planning Committee) | County Public Works | |
| Kevin Slovarp (Disaster Planning Committee) | City Public Works | |
| Marnie McClain (Disaster Planning Committee) | County Attorney | |
| Jim Nugent (Disaster Planning Committee) | City Attorney | |
| Don Whalen (Disaster Planning Committee) | MESI | |
| Contact Information: Missoula County Office of Emergency Services @ 406-258-4758 or www.co.missoula.mt.us/oes/ | ||
