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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.
LOLO COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Authorization: The Lolo Community Council was created by the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with MCA 7-3-111 and MCA 7-3-417
Membership: Maximum number of members: 7; the 7th member is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners in order to achieve balance in community representation. 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: (3 Year Terms) |
Notes: Applicants needed for 2 vacancies: BCC-appointed member position to 2015 and new 3-yr term to 2015. | Term Ending Date: (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| VACANT | 2012 | |
| Gary Buehler | Re-elected by acclamation 2012 for new 3-year term | 5/31/15 |
| William Geer | Elected by acclamation 2010 for new three-year term | 5/31/13 |
| Sue Hadnot | Elected by acclamation 2010 for new three-year term | 5/31/13 |
| Gary Hoffman | Per Bylaws, County Commissioner Appointee for three-year term | 5/31/12 |
| Devin Jackson | (Missed filing deadline for 2012 Special District Election). Reappointed by BCC for new 3-year term. | 5/31/15 |
| Scott Laird | Appointed by BCC to fill unexpired term (must run in 2014 Special District Election) | 5/31/14 |
| Contact Information: LCC, Post Office Box 1633, Lolo, MT 59847-1633 or www.co.missoula.mt.us/Rural | ||
LOLO MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: 7-22-2401 MCA
Membership: Maximum number of members: 5
| Members: (3 year terms) | Notes: | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Jean Belangie-Nye | (Chair) | 12/31/13 |
| Fred Bremer |
Member [Appointed 4-25-12] |
12/31/12 |
| John Fuchs | Member | 12/31/14 |
| Gerald Marks |
Representing Missoula County Weed Control Department |
N/A |
| JoAnne Stewart | (Secretary) | 12/31/12 |
| Dale Wisby | Member | 12/31/13 |
| Contact Information: 406-258-4200 or www.mslacountyweed.org | ||
MARIJUANA INITIATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: Initiative 2006-02: Alter Law Enforcement Priorities and Make Adult Marijuana Offenses the Lowest Law Enforcement Priority in Missoula County
Membership: Maximum number of members: 9. Self-Governing Committee
- 3 County Residents
- 1 Harm Reduction Advocate
- 2 Criminal Defense Attorneys
- 1 Civil Liberties Advocate
- 1 Medical Marijuana Patient
- 1 Drug Abuse & Prevention Counselor
| Members: (2 Year Terms) |
Notes: BOARD IS INACTIVE AT THIS TIME |
Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| VACANT | Criminal Defense Attorney | 2/7/12 |
| Kelly Larsen | Harm Reduction Advocate | 2/7/13 |
| Steve Lohning |
Drug Abuse & Prevention Counselor |
2/7/12 |
| Bobby Long | County Resident | 2/7/12 |
| John Masterson |
(Chair) Civil Liberties Advocate |
2/7/12 |
| Kevin Merkley | Medical Marijuana Patient | 2/7/13 |
| Katherine Orlowski | County Resident | 2/7/13 |
| Craig Shannon, Esq. | Criminal Defense Attorney | 2/7/13 |
| Joseph Swanson | County Resident | 2/7/13 |
| Contact Information: 406-880-4678 or www.co.missoula.mt.us/initiative2/news.aspx | ||
MISSOULA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: Resolution 97-032
Membership: Maximum number of members: 7
| Members: (3 Year Terms) |
Notes: | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner Michele Landquist |
Serves at pleasure of the County Commissioners |
N/A |
| Commissioner Bill Carey |
Serves at pleasure of the County Commissioners |
N/A |
| VACANT | New appointment on hold until further notice. | 6/30/12 |
| Chuck Keegan | (Chair) | 6/30/14 |
| Dick King | Ex Officio Member | N/A |
| Neal Leathers | 6/30/13 | |
| Nancy Moe | 6/30/13 | |
| Jim Valeo | 6/30/14 | |
| Contact Information: www.co.missoula.mt.us/dev%5Fpark/ | ||
OPEN LANDS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: Created in accordance with the Open Space Land and Voluntary Easement Act, Section 76-6-101 MCA
Membership: Maximum number of members: 17 (13 voting members; up to 4 alternates (non-voting), & up to 4 technical advisors). Members should have experience w/working ranches/farms/timberlands; natural resources; state, tribal and federal agencies; banking/finance; business; and communications.
| Members: (3 Year Terms) |
Notes: | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Becky Anderson | 11/30/12 | |
| Jock Conyngham | (Alternate) | 11/30/14 |
| Jim Cusker | 11/30/12 | |
| Anne Dahl | 11/30/13 | |
| Carolyn Demin | (Vice Chair) | 11/30/14 |
| Donna Erickson | Advisor | N/A |
| Jeanne Hall | Alternate | 11/30/14 |
| Andy Hayes | 11/30/14 | |
| Dennis Iverson | 11/30/12 | |
| Carolyn Mehl | 11/30/13 | |
| Jack Rich | (Alternate) | 11/30/12 |
| John Rimel | (Alternate) | 11/30/13 |
| Dan Stone | 11/30/12 | |
| Sharon Sweeney | 11/30/14 | |
| Marcia Valeo | 11/30/13 | |
| Alicia Vanderheiden | 11/30/12 | |
| Juanita Vero | (Chair) | 11/30/14 |
| Heather Wills | 11/30/13 | |
| Contact Information: http://www.co.missoula.mt.us/rural/OLC/default.htm | ||
PARKS BOARD [Missoula County]
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: County Resolution 81-153; 7-1-201(2)(c) MCA
Membership: Maximum number of members: 9 (plus 2 Alternate Members)
- One County Commissioner
- 8 active members & 2 alternates
| Members: (3 Year Terms) |
Notes: 1st & 2nd Alternates are needed for terms to 6/30/13 | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| VACANT |
(1st Alternate) (1-year appointment) |
6/30/12 |
| Horace Brown | Member | 6/30/12 |
| Sue Brown | Member | 6/30/13 |
| Commissioner Bill Carey |
Serves at pleasure
of the County Commissioners |
N/A |
| Jim Dayton | Member | 6/30/13 |
| Jessie Fischer | Member | 6/30/14 |
| Ed Heilman | Member | 6/30/13 |
| Dan Morgan | Member | 6/30/14 |
| Anne Rupkalvis | Member | 6/30/12 |
| VACANT |
(2nd Alternate) (1-year appointment) |
6/30/12 |
| Martha Yates | Chair | 6/30/14 |
| Contact Information: www.co.missoula.mt.us/Rural/Parks.htm | ||
PLANNING BOARD [Missoula Consolidated]
(Appointments are made by County Commissioners, Mayor AND City Council)
Authorization: Created on 11/23/1987 by Interlocal Agreement; amended 4/1/1996 in accordance with 76-1 and 7-11-1 MCA. New Bylaws/Interlocal Agreement, October 2005.
Membership: Maximum number of members: 9 (plus 2 alternates); limit of three consecutive terms:
- 2 city residents appointed by Mayor
- 2 city residents appointed by City Council
- 2 urban growth area (UGA) residents (outside city) appointed by County Commissioners
| County Appointments: (3 Year Terms) |
Term Ending Date: | |
|---|---|---|
| Dick Ainsworth | Appointed 3/6/12 | 12/31/12 |
| Carol Evans | (Alternate) | 12/31/12 |
| Tim Ibey | 12/31/12 | |
| Jennifer Long | 12/31/13 | |
| Jerry O’Connell | 12/31/13 | |
| Contact Information: For City appointments and/or further info go to: www.ci.missoula.mt.us/mayor/PlanningBoard.htm | ||
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: 2001 Legislature made changes to membership of the County's P&Z Commission by adding 2 citizen members.
Membership: Two citizen members that do not meet on a regular basis; called upon when necessary to decide on matters concerning Citizen-Initiated Zoning Districts.
| Members: (2 Year Terms) |
Notes: | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Dick Ainsworth | 12/31/12 | |
| Sylvia Weisenburger | 12/31/13 | |
| Contact Information: Missoula County Office of Planning & Grants: 406-258-4657 or www.co.missoula.mt.us/opgweb | ||
SEELEY LAKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Authorization: The Seeley Lake 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: (3 Year Terms) |
Notes: | Term Ending Date: (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Carol Evans | Elected 2010 for new three-year term | 5/31/13 |
| Jack Greenwood | Elected 2010 for three-year term | 5/31/13 |
| Jan Guelff | Elected by acclamation 2012 for new 3-year term | 5/31/15 (term begins 6/1/2012) |
| Walt Hill | Elected by acclamation 2009 for three-year term | 5/31/12 |
| Steven Johnson | Elected by acclamation 2011 for 3-year term | 5/31/14 |
| Addrien Marx | Elected by acclamation 2009 for three-year term | 5/31/12 |
| Mary Ann Morin |
Per Bylaws, County Commissioner Appointee for three-year term |
5/31/13 |
| John Richards | Elected by acclamation 2011 for 3-year term | 5/31/14 |
| Chris Stout | Elected by acclamation 2012 for new 3-year term | 5/31/15 (term begins 6/1/2012) |
| Contact Information: P.O. Box 30, Seeley Lake, MT 59868-0030 or www.co.missoula.mt.us/Rural | ||
SEELEY LAKE CEMETERY DISTRICT 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: |
|---|---|---|
| Colleen Done | Member/Secretary | 4/30/13 |
| Esther Farra | Member | 4/30/14 |
| Kathy Maradeo | Member | 4/30/15 |
| Marvin Rapp | Sexton/Manager | N/A |
| Gary Wayne | Groundskeeper | N/A |
| Joan Wollan | Volunteer/Treasurer | N/A |
| Contact Information: Seeley Lake District Cemetery, P.O. Box 152, Seeley Lake, MT 59868 or 406-677-3409 | ||
SEELEY LAKE REFUSE DISTRICT BOARD
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: 7-13-2 MCA, BCC Resolution 229 adopted 10/22/1974 and amended January 24, 1983 by Resolution 83-04
Membership: Maximum number of members: 5
| Members: (3 Year Terms) |
Notes: | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Bourne | 12/31/12 | |
| Dusty Brown | 12/31/13 | |
| Mark Mizner-Welch | (Chair) | 12/31/12 |
| VACANT | 12/31/13 | |
| VACANT | 12/31/13 | |
| Contact Information: P.O. Box 1317, Seeley Lake, MT 59868 or Refuse Site Office #: 406-677-0207 | ||
SWAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Authorization: The Swan Valley 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Donovan | Elected by acclamation 2012 for new 3-year term | 5/31/15 (term begins 6/1/2012) |
| Larry Dunham | Elected 2009 for three-year term | 5/31/12 |
| Dwayne Forder | (Chair) Elected by acclamation 2010 for new three-year term | 5/31/13 |
| Michael Holmes | (Vice-Chair) Elected by acclamation 2010 for new three-year term | 5/31/13 |
| Michael Lake | Re-elected 2009 for three-year term | 5/31/12 |
| Anthony Quadros | Re-elected by acclamation 2011 for new three-year term | 5/31/14 |
| Vernon Sharp | Elected by acclamation 2012 for new 3-year term | 5/31/15 (term begins 6/1/2012) |
| Contact Information: SVCC, 1663 Holland Lake Road, Condon, MT 59826 or www.co.missoula.mt.us/Rural | ||
TAX APPEAL BOARD
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: 15-15-1001(1) MCA
Membership: Maximum number of members: 3. Frequency of meetings determined by caseload (October through December) to hear appeals from County residents concerning property values and property taxes.
| County Appointments: (3 Year Terms) |
Notes: | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Fairbanks | Member | 12/31/12 |
| Russ Lockner | Member | 12/31/14 |
| Michael Nave | Member | 12/31/13 |
| Contact Information: Office of County Commissioners: 406-258-4877 | ||
[MISSOULA] URBAN TRANSPORTATION BOARD (MUTD)
(Appointments are made by County Commissioners AND Mayor)
Authorization: 7-14-212 MCA and an Interlocal Agreement (1993)
Membership: Seven members
- Three members appointed by the Mayor
- Three members appointed by the County Commissioners
- One member – alternating City/County appointment
| County Appointments: (4 Year Terms) |
Notes: | Term Ending Date: |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner Michele Landquist |
Serves at pleasure of the County Commissioners |
N/A |
| Andrea Davis | Member | 12/31/15 |
| Dick King | Ex Officio Member | 12/31/14 |
| Andy Sponseller | (Vice Chair) | 12/31/13 |
|
Alternating City/ County Appointee CITY APPOINTMENT for 2009 |
12/31/12 | |
| Contact Information: For Mayor Appointments and/or further info, go to: www.ci.missoula.mt.us/mayor/Trans.Board.htm or www.mountainline.com | ||
WEED CONTROL BOARD
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: 7-1-2 MCA and Resolution 81 adopted 10/1/1996
Membership: 9 Regular Members; 2 Alternates
| Members: (3 Year Terms) |
Term Ending Date: | |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Heihn | Member | 12/31/13 |
| George Hirschenberger | Member | 12/31/12 |
| Robin Innes | Chair | 12/31/14 |
| Doug Kopp |
Member [Appointed 4-25-12] |
12/31/12 |
| Stanford Lucier | Member | 12/31/13 |
| Jim Olivarez | Member | 12/31/14 |
| John Rimel | Member | 12/31/12 |
| Dennis Vander Meer | Member | 12/31/13 |
| Joan Wallenburn | Member | 12/31/14 |
| VACANT | 1st and 2nd Alternate terms vacant |
12/31/13 (1st) 12/31/2014 (2nd) |
| Contact Information: 406-258-4200 or www.mslacountyweed.org | ||
WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Authorization: The West Valley Community Council was created per approval by the electorate in the November 4, 2008 General Election.
Membership: Maximum number of members: 5. The initial Council of five members (one each representing Precincts 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38) were appointed by the Board of County Commissioners in order to achieve balance in community representation. 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: | NOTE: Bylaws amended. Members
can live in any of the following Districts:
34 = Spring Meadows 1 (HD 14); 35 = Frenchtown 2 (HD 100);
36/37/38 = Frenchtown 1 (HD 14). ONE APPLICANT NEEDED FOR VACANCY 6/1/12 for new 3-year term to 2015 |
Term Ending Date: (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Jeri Delys |
Precinct 37 (Vice-Chair) Elected by acclamation 2010 for new three-year term |
5/31/13 |
| Colbert Howell, Sr. | (Treasurer) Precinct 35 Re-elected by acclamation 2011 for new three-year term | 5/31/14 |
| Jimmie McKay | Elected by acclamation 2011 for new three-year term | 5/31/14 |
| Caryn Miske |
(Secretary)
Precinct 36 Appointed by County Commissioners for one year of three-year term; elected by acclamation 2011 for remaining two years to 2013 |
5/31/13 |
| Betty Oleson | (Chair) Precinct 38 | 5/31/12 |
| Contact Information: Office of County Rural Initiatives; or www.co.missoula.mt.us/Rural | ||
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(All appointments are made by County Commissioners)
Authorization: Missoula County Zoning Resolution 76-113 and 47-16 RCM, 1947
Membership: 5 Regular Members & 3 Alternates
| County Appointments: (2 Year Terms) |
Term Ending Date: | |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Braach | 12/31/12 | |
| Jerry Ford | 12/31/13 | |
| Paul Forsting | (2nd Alternate) | 12/31/12 |
| Mark Kobos | (1st Alternate) | 12/31/12 |
| Nate McConnell | 12/31/12 | |
| Chris Nygren | 12/31/12 | |
| Lawrence Reichelt | 12/31/13 | |
| VACANT | 3rd Alternate | 12/31/12 |
| Contact Information: Office of County Commissioners: 406-258-4877 | ||
