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Call to Order: 5:30 p.m. Attendance: Mayor Wes Seabolt, Trustee Jason Cornelius, and Town Clerk Melanie Bissell were present. Approval of the Minutes from October 10, 2024: Trustee Jason Cornelius moved to approve. Mayor Seabolt seconded. Ayes: All. Nay: None. Motion approved. Public Comment: Public comments are encouraged during each agenda item. Discussion on Wedsworth Land: Public Works Director Joe Voss reported that the land has been winterized. Discussion on Wedsworth Hall: Pancake Supper Dates: Trustee Jason Cornelius reported that the...
Call to Order: 6:03 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance: Was said. Attendance: Mayor Wes Seabolt, Councilor Becca Wood, Councilor Ralph Schenider, Councilor Kristin Riley, Councilor Scott Clinger, Public Works Director Glen Howendobbler, and Town Clerk Melanie Bissell. Minutes Review and approve the following: October 10, 2024, Regular Meeting October 17, 2024, Special Meeting on Floodplain Ordinance October 22, 2024, Streets and Sidewalks Committee Meeting October 22, 2024, Water and Sewer Committee Meeting October 9, 16, 23, 30, and November 6, 2024,...
Call to Order Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. Attendance Present: Mayor Wes Seabolt Councilor Becca Wood Councilor Ralph Schneider Councilor Kristin Riley Councilor Scott Clinger Town Clerk Melanie Bissell Agenda Items Notice for Public Comment Second Reading of the Updated Floodplain Hazard Management Ordinance Mayor Seabolt opened the discussion for public comment. Discussion: None. Motion: Councilor Wood moved to approve the ordinance. Councilor Clinger seconded. Vote: Ayes: All. Nay: None. Motion Approved. Public Comment Encouraged...
Call to Order Meeting called to order at 6:01 p.m. Attendance Present: - Mayor Wes Seabolt - Councilor Becca Wood - Councilor Ralph Schneider - Councilor Kristin Riley - Councilor Scott Clinger - Town Clerk Melanie Bissell Agenda Items 1. Ordinance 2024-02: Floodplain Regulations - Second Reading - Discussion: Mayor and Councilors discussed the ordinance. - Motion: - Councilor Schneider moved to approve. - Councilor Clinger seconded. - Vote: Ayes: All. Nay: None. - Motion Approved. 2. FSA Elections - Mayor Seabolt asked for recommendations. -...
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to consider making year-end donations. To help, we’ve compiled a list of organizations in Cascade where you can donate your time, money, or resources. For contact information, please call Cascade Town Hall at 406-468-2808 or Cascade Schools at 406-468-2672. Organizations to Support: • Atkinson Pool (Splasharoo) – Building upgrades • Cascade Volunteer Fire Department – Building upgrades • Hillside Cemetery Committee – Cemetery upkeep • Cascade I-15 QRU (Quick Response Unit) • Women’s Club • Weds...
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance: Was said. Attendance: Mayor Seabolt, Councilor Becca Wood, Councilor Ralph Schneider, Councilor Kristin Riley, Councilor Scott Clinger, along with Public Works Director Joe Voss and Town Clerk Melanie Bissell. Minutes: Make any corrections to and approve the minutes from the August 8, 2024, Preliminary Hearing; August 29, 2024, Budget Hearing; August 29, 2024, Budget Meeting; September 17, 2024, Working Meeting on Water Ordinances; September 17, 2024, Working Meeting on Street Ordinance; September...
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m. Pledge: Was said. Attendance: Mayor Seabolt, Councilor Becca Wood, Councilor Ralph Schneider, Councilor Kristin Riley, Councilor Scott Clinger, and Town Clerk Melanie Bissell. MLCT Jodie Campbell (on the phone). Ordinance 2024-02: Floodplain Regulations: Council was sent a copy of the suggested updated Ordinance from FEMA/DNRC. Discussion was had by the Mayor and Council. Councilor Schneider moved to approve, Councilor Clinger seconded. Ayes: All Nay: None Motion approved. Discussion: None Discussion on Non-Agenda...
Call to order: 5:15 p.m. Attendance: Committee members Ralph Schneider, Scott Clinger, Kristin Riley, Becca Wood, Gale Ferguson, along with Melanie Bissell & Town Attorney Andy Newcomb The Committee & Town Attorney Andy Newcomb spoke with purpose about updating Ordinances for the Growth Policy. The Committee got all of their questions answered and will be ready to send the updated Ordinances to the attorney for final approval. Adjourn: 5:37 p.m....
Project: Wastewater System Improvements GWE Project No.: 1-20163-TO4 DISCUSSION Open Meeting and Attendance Town of Cascade: Melanie Bissell, Mayor Seabolt, Joe Voss, Glen Howendobler Great West Engineering: Austin Egan, Cheri Anderson, Paul Kroeger Ed Boland Construction: Bruce Lawhon, Barry Boland, Herb MacNeeley Subcontractors: None Funding Agencies: Pete Behrends (SRF), Erin McKeon (MDOC) Comments on Previous Meeting Minutes None Construction Progress/Schedule from Contractor Exploratory work approved last week was completed. Sheet 14...
Project: Wastewater System Improvements GWE Project No.: 1-20163-TO4 DISCUSSION Open Meeting and Attendance Town of Cascade: Mayor Wes Seabolt, Joe Voss, Melanie Bissell Great West Engineering: Austin Egan, Cheri Anderson, Paul Kroeger Ed Boland Construction: Bruce Lawhon, Barry Boland Subcontractors: Funding Agencies: Lexi Laird, Pete Behrends (SRF) Comments on Previous Meeting Minutes None Construction Progress/Schedule from Contractor Sheet 12 is complete, between manholes 29 and 30 Low spot in pavement is to be fixed. Need to cap the...
Project: Wastewater System Improvements GWE Project No.: 1-20163-TO4 DISCUSSION Open Meeting and Attendance Town of Cascade: Mayor Wes Seabolt, Joe Voss, Melanie Bissell, Glen Howendobler, Jodie Campbell Great West Engineering: Austin Egan, Cheri Anderson, Paul Kroeger Ed Boland Construction: Bruce Lawhon, Barry Boland, Herb MacNeeley Subcontractors: None Funding Agencies: Pete Behrends (SRF) Comments on Previous Meeting Minutes None Construction Progress/Schedule from Contractor Up to manhole 34 on sheet 13 has been installed, starting there...
Project: Wastewater System Improvements GWE Project No.: 1-20163-TO4 DISCUSSION Open Meeting and Attendance: Town of Cascade: Melanie Bissell Great West Engineering: Austin Egan, Cheri Anderson, Paul Kroeger Ed Boland Construction: Bruce Lawhon, Barry Boland, Herb MacNeeley Subcontractors: None Funding Agencies: Erin McKeon Comments on Previous Meeting Minutes: None Construction Progress/Schedule from Contractor: Construction continues on Sheet 13, on manhole 33. There are two large stretches remaining after manhole 33. Paving is scheduled for...
Call to Order: 5:30 pm Attendance: Mayor Wes Seabolt, Trustee Jason Cornelius, Trustee C.R. Eisenzimer (on the phone), Public Works Director Joe Voss, and Town Clerk Melanie Bissell. Approval of the Minutes: Trustee Cornelius moved to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2024 meeting. Mayor Seabolt seconded. Ayes: all, Nays: none. Motion approved. Discussion: None Public Comment is encouraged during each agenda item. Appointment of C.R. Eisenzimer and Authorization to Sign on Bank Account: Trustee Cornelius moved to approve, Mayor Seabolt s...
In a scheduled update for the ongoing sewer project, a road closure and detour will affect local traffic from Monday, November 5, through Friday, November 9. The above map highlights the detour routes that will help redirect drivers around the closed areas. E.D. Boland Construction’s superintendent, Bruce Lawhon, announced that residents directly impacted by the closure will receive a Construction Work Notice on their doors prior to the start of work. This notice aims to keep residents i...
After much consideration and discussion with Cascade County, the Town of Cascade will be closing the burn pile at the Cascade container site. Mayor Seabolt fought hard to keep the burn pile, but after legal consultation with Cascade County Attorney Phoebe Marcinek and Town of Cascade Attorney Andy Newcomer, it has been advised to close the burn pile due to liability and future risks of lawsuits. We appreciate the Mayor’s dedication to our community and his efforts to find a solution. He is actively exploring alternative options and will keep y...
With local elections coming up, do you know which Ward you live in? This is based on your primary residence, not property owned. WARD 1: Central Avenue (south side) to the south exit. WARD 2: Central Avenue (north side) to the north exit (on the west side and to 4th Street on the east side). If you have questions about what ward you are in, please call Cascade Town Hall at 406-468-2808. If you aren’t sure if you are registered to vote, here is a link to help. There is also a link on there to register if you are not yet: http...
On June 4, 2024 Town of Cascade voters will decide whether or not they wish to have their form of local government reviewed. The Cascade Town Council approved a resolution at their regular meeting on January 11, 2024 that will place the option of creating and funding a local government study commission on the primary election ballot. If approved, the study commission would have three members. Those members would have up to $17,000 to spend for the review process. The funding for the commission would be an additional levy of an estimated 14...
Our water system is currently experiencing an odor with an unknown cause. A new well source was placed into production and we believe that to be the culprit. We immediately shut down this new source. As we investigate the issue, there may still be some of that water in the system causing odor issues. This Health Advisory is precautionary as we continue to investigate. Although we are proactively trying to reduce consumer impacts by flushing water, the extreme cold has hindered our efforts. As the temperatures increase this week, we will...
