The Bulletin - May 6-10
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Happy Election Day!
HAPPY ELECTION DAY! Here are some important reminders:
Ballots for the School and Special Districts Election are due TODAY by 8 PM. They must be dropped off in person to make it in time to be counted – DO NOT MAIL THEM! You can do so between 7 AM and 8 PM at the Gallatin County Courthouse and the Belgrade School District, Big Sky Water & Sewer District, Monforton School, and Three Forks High School offices.
If you still need to register or update your registration, you have from 7 AM until 8 PM to do so, but you must do it in person! Come see our staff in the Gallatin County Elections Office, located on the second floor of the Gallatin County Courthouse in downtown Bozeman.
Stay tuned for unofficial preliminary results! We’ll post updates on this page and at www.GallatinVotes.com as soon as they become available after the close of voting at 8 PM.
Big Sky Country State Fair Announces First Summer Concert
Hairball is coming to the Big Sky Country State Fair! We're so excited to announce our Thursday night show of the July 17-21 fair. Get your tickets to this Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock on Wednesday, May 8 at 9 AM at 406StateFair.com. Make some noise!!
Thanks to the Eagle 104.7 105.7 for sponsoring this great show!
And stay tuned for more concert announcements! The Friday night country concert will be announced on May 10 and the Wednesday night hip hop concert will be announced on May 17!
IT'S LIKE 20 CONCERTS IN ONE NIGHT!
A band puts on a concert - Hairball puts on an event! Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won't soon forget. The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming hoards of avid fans...to merely call it a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a roadside attraction!
Don't confuse Hairball with the countless "80's Tribute" bands across the country. Hairball is an experience, an attitude, and expression of music that isn't simply a retro flashback, it's a way of life!
General Ticket Info
- All concert tickets include Admission to the Fair for the show day
- No re-entry to the venue
General Admission $30
- This ticket gives access to arena floor and uncovered sections of the grandstand FCFS
Reserved Admission Grandstands $35
- This ticket gives access to Reserved seat under the covered section of the Grandstand
- Limited number of tickets, these will go fast!
ADA and Companion $30
- This ticket gives access to reserved seat under the covered section of the Grandstand
- Must call 406-582-3270 to reserve
Food Recall Alert
Gibson Farms received information that these walnuts may have the potential to be contaminated with E. Coli 0157:H7. This product was distributed in Montana as a bulk bin product.
Find more details on the Gallatin City-County Health Department website!
Blood Drive at Gallatin County Courthouse on May 22
Did you know one in 83 moms need a blood transfusion after giving birth? Join Vitalant in honoring mothers by donating blood this May!
The Vitalant Bloodmobile will be parked in front of the Courthouse on Wednesday, May 22 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Folks who donate through Viatalant will be entered to win one of 83 gift cards worth $83 each! Donors must have an online account and be opted into the Donor Rewards program to qualify for this drawing.
To make your lifesaving appointment today, contact Michelle in HR at 406-582-3046 or go to donors.vitalant.org and use the code gallatincounty.
For more information about giving blood or to schedule a donation, you can call 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
Gallatin County 911 Releases Annual Report
Interested in learning more about what our 911 department was up to in 2023? Spoilers: it was A LOT!
Our 911 department recently published its 2023 annual report. It details call and records statistics, staff achievements, and much more!
Free Household Hazardous Drop-Off Event on May 11
It's that time of month when you can rid yourselves of household hazardous wastes such as motor oil, batteries, fuel, pesticides, and more!
The Gallatin Solid Waste Management District is hosting its FREE household hazardous waste collection this Saturday, May 11, at the Bozeman Convenience Site (2143 Story Mill Rd.) from 9 AM to noon.
Here's a full list of the wastes that are accepted.
Can't make it this week? There are free household hazardous waste collections the second Saturday of each month!
Registration Now Open for Big Sky Country State Fair Competitive Events
Feeling competitive? Registration is now open for our different Fair creative departments - Creative Fine Arts, Culinary, Horticulture, Textiles, Quilts, and Photography.
The Big Sky Country State Fair is July 17-21 at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman!
For more information and to register, visit this link!
Free Well Testing Clinic on May 23
The Gallatin Local Water Quality District is hosting a FREE Well Testing Clinic on May 23 from 5-7pm at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center. Free well testing kits will be available for pickup, analysis costs vary depending on what you choose to test for.
Presentations from the Water Quality District, MSU Extension, the Gallatin City-County Health Department, and the Gallatin Conservation District will help inform community members on what to test for, how to test, and other information about well and septic systems.
Spring Diaper Drive Results!
You may recall recently when we let you know about Brittany Mitchell, a 911 Records employee, who was hosting a spring diaper drive to benefit the Gallatin County Diaper Bank that she founded.
Well the results were incredible! Here is what Brittany had to share:
“After hours of counting and sorting (and double checking our numbers), we are proud to announce you donated a grand total of 21,357 diapers on Saturday!
We are so proud to call this county our home - you rallied together and showed just how important this cause is to you! Thank you to everyone who took time out of their day to donate diapers, talk with us & who helped spread the word.
Thank you Walmart Bozeman, Town & Country Foods S11th and Albertsons in Belgrade for being such amazing hosts, we will always be so grateful for your hospitality.
Now, the moment we know everyone has been waiting for...it's time to announce which law enforcement agency collected the most boxes/packages of diapers!
Now, we love Bozeman Police Department, Belgrade Police Department, Montana State University Police Department & the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office equally. However, there can only be one champion.....
The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office raised a grand total of 138 boxes taking home 1st place!
Followed by the collaborated efforts of BPD/MSU who collected 92 boxes taking 2nd place and Belgrade PD bringing in 70 boxes to place 3rd !
Thank you to the officers and deputies who aided in helping transport all 300 boxes up the stairs to our storage
There are not enough words to express just how grateful and blown away we are by how our community came together to help get this little idea off the ground.
As always, if there are any questions please reach out to brittany@bozemandiaperbank.com.”
Participate in the Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails & Recreation Plan!
Help shape the new Belgrade Regional Parks, Trails & Recreation District and the Master Plan! Provide input on future parks, trail networks, and recreation programs and vote on which projects should be prioritized in the next three years. Tell us what you want to see in the District!
Share input on new parks and trails by adding comments to the interactive map.
Vote on future recreation programs and help prioritize projects by taking the online survey.
Where and what is the District? The District boundary matches the Belgrade School District footprint. The newly formed District will facilitate planning, building, and maintaining the park system in Belgrade and surrounding County areas. Learn more about the District on the BeHeardBelgrade website.
Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements Update
The following is from the Montana Department of Transportation:
Work is underway on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project. Here’s what to expect for the week of May 6.
CK May crews will continue widening operations on US Highway 191 north of Gallatin Gateway this week, necessitating single-lane closures. Single-lane traffic is anticipated to continue through May. Once the project area is paved, additional traffic lanes will be opened.
Drivers can expect reduced speeds, single-lane closures, and flagger-controlled traffic flow between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please plan for extended delays. Although lanes will reopen during night hours, reduced speeds will be maintained 24 hours a day throughout construction.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at Kristine@bigskypublicrelations.com. Our project hotline is also open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 406-207-4484. Visit our project webpage at https://mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/gallatincanyon/. To subscribe to wekkly text updates, text GALLATINCANYON to 41411.
Featured County Job Posting: Animal Control Community Liaison
Each week, we will feature one of our current job openings at Gallatin County! You can find this position and many more here.
The Gallatin County Fairgrounds is looking for a temporary front office worker for the 2024 Big Sky Country State Fair! Dates of work will be May 1-July 28.
The Animal Control Community Liaison Officer is a non-sworn civilian position and a member of the Gallatin County Deputy Sheriff’s Association. The position is responsible for performing support duties that assist the public with general questions and concerns; non-criminal community related response; responding to animal complaints; enforcing animal control laws; taking animals into custody as required and provides services and protection to the animals and people of Gallatin County under Montana Code Annotated; VIN inspections; abandoned vehicle management and parking concerns.
The job comes with incredible benefits like health, dental and medical, as well as paid parental leave, tuition assistance, and more!
You can see the full job posting here.
Gallatin County In The News
Local law enforcement sees I-90 cable rails as life-savers
Cops swap cuffs for diapers in Gallatin County charity drive
Gallatin County District Court sending postcards to potential jurors for 24-25 term
How to cast votes in May 7 election
Upcoming Commission Meetings
The following meetings of the Gallatin County Commission are quorum meetings. Click on the meeting name for agendas, meeting locations, and virtual attendance options. You can see the full calendar here. Please note the calendar is subject to change. For questions on any upcoming meetings, email commission@gallatin.mt.gov or call 406-582-3000.
Tuesday, May 7
- Public Meeting - 9 AM
Wednesday, May 8
- Joint Commission Meeting with Madison County - 9 AM
Thursday, May 9
- Planning & Zoning Commission - 8:30 AM
- WTI Letter of Support - 2 PM
Friday, May 10
- Law and Justice Walk-Through - 12 PM
Monday, May 13
- Work Session - 8:30 AM
- Roads Monthly - 10:30 AM
- County Attorney Meeting - 2 PM
Planning and Community Development
What's New & Happening Now - Check out this page for the latest information on subdivisions under review, planning meeting agendas, buildings for lease or rent applications, and other large projects across the county.
Upcoming Planning and Community Development Meetings
You can see the full calendar here. Please note the calendar is subject to change.
Thursday, May 9
- Planning & Zoning Commission - 8:30 AM
