November 2025

Chairman Parks called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.  Chairman Richard Parks, Vice-Chair Dalling, Secretary-Treasurer Fuhrmann, Director Klein, Director Taylor and Admin Manager Bush were present. Several members of the public were present representing many different groups. See the attached sign-in sheet.

Chairman Parks presented the October minutes. Director Taylor moved to approve the October minutes. Director Klein seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed. Admin Manager Bush presented the current expenses and financial reports for the month. Secretary/Treasurer Fuhrmann moved to approve the revised current expenses and financial reports. Vice-Chair Dalling seconded the motion.  All voted in favor; no opposed. Motion passed.

In Old Business, the Ordinances have been updated to reflect last Spring’s election results. The Board noticed a couple of needed corrections which will be passed on the attorney. Ordinance 2025-1 extends collection of the 3% tax until May of 2046; the 1% is in effect until either the project is completed or October 2030 whichever happens first. At which point, the 1% will be eligible for another project via an election vote. It also extends collection months to include May-October, 6 months of the year.

In New Business, each group applying for funds presented their project:

Electric Peaks Arts Council Shakespeare in the Parks - $1,920

Electric Peaks Arts Council Youth Initiative - $5,000

Entre Nous Scout House Operating Expenses - $2,000

NYEF Grant Writer - $15,000

NYEF Connect! Grants - $20,000

Gardiner Chamber of Commerce Snow Removal - $2,675

Gardiner Chamber of Commerce Public Trash Containers Refuse Service - $5,460

Gardiner Chamber of Commerce ADA-Compliant Door Opener - $7,500

Gateway Hose Co. 1st Priority: Payment #4 – Fire Engine - $42,032

Gateway Hose Co. 2nd Priority: Fire Hose Handling Equipment - $11,180

Gardiner Public Schools Bleacher Replacement Project - $195,000

Gardiner Public Schools Track Upgrades - $100,000

Gardiner Water & Sewer 1st Priority: Water Treatment Plant - $276,000

Gardiner Water & Sewer 2nd Priority: Jardine Water Storage Tank - $30,000

Greater Gardiner Community Center Operating Costs - $16,913

HRDC District IX Travertine Community Homes - $363,000

Park County Streetscapes - $480,000

In other New Business, Chair Parks explained a notice that a store in Bozeman (Staples) was possibly charging the Gardiner Resort Tax to their customers. Chair Parks will look into this further and report back to the Board. Admin Bush reminded the Board of the rollovers requested; she will create a chart of all the organizations and their appropriations as best she can from the inception of the Resort Tax. Secretary Fuhrmann reported that the information table located at the school during conferences was not necessary; they received no inquiries.

In Public Comment, Terese Petcoff thanked the Board for the monthly newsletters. Dennis McIntosh commented that somehow the community needs to find a way to fund road improvements in Gardiner on a long-term basis.

The next regular Board meeting held will be on Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00 PM at the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce. Vice-Chair Dalling moved to adjourn at 9:26 PM. Secretary/Treasurer Fuhrmann seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.