Builders Say Affordable Housing at Risk Under New Codes
“Slow down” is the general message that the Billings City Council is receiving from local builders who see problems in Project Recode’s revised zoning regulations. The three and half year rewrite of the codes is now being considered by the City Council. A different set of codes is also being considered by Yellowstone County Commissioners.
Property Tax Payers Get Extra 30 Days
Because property tax bills won’t get out on time, taxpayers will get an additional 30 days in which to pay their taxes.
Felton Calls on Businesses to Step-up Safety Efforts
For the time being most businesses in Yellowstone County can breath a sigh of relief – at least until November 9. In a press conference on Monday, County Health Officer John Felton did not shut down business activity as he said he would, if the number of COVID-19 cases in the county hit 565 or […]
State Minimum Wage to Increase by Ten Cents
Because Montanan’s minimum wage is tied to the rate of inflation, Montanans will see an increase in the minimum wage beginning January 1, 2021, to $8.75 per hour. The current minimum wage is $8.65 per hour.
Felton Threatens to Renew COVID Restrictions
Yellowstone County could once again face social restrictions if the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to climb, warned County Health Officer John Felton during a press conference this week. If the number of new COVID cases in Yellowstone County reaches 565 for any seven-day period, Felton said he will impose mandates that limit groups […]
Commissioners Table Cherry Creek Zone Change Request
A zone change request for Cherry Creek Estates in the Heights was tabled by commissioners on Tuesday, until the next meeting of the Board of County Commissioners on October 6. (The County Commissioners will not hold a meeting next Tuesday because they will be attending a meeting of the Montana Association of Counties in Helena.)
Businesses Still Struggle During COVID Crisis
While most businesses have been able to reopen following their forced closure because of concerns about COVID-19, the struggle and uncertainty about their future fate isn’t over for many business owners. Economic commentators say it will probably take two years before the full impact on businesses will be known.
Hearing Set to Consider Increase in Planning Department Fees
The hearing date for a proposal to set new fees for services from the City-County Planning Department for the development of sub-division and zoning changes was set by County Commissioners on Tuesday.
Novasio Worries Schools May Shut Down
Lockwood School is going to remain “Yellow” for the time being, in terms of the level of COVID protocols they will follow. The Lockwood School board made the decision following a status report by Superintendent Tobin Novasio at their meeting Tuesday evening. They had hoped that the “metrics” would be good enough to allow the […]
Elections Office Moving Services to MetraPark
The Elections Office in Yellowstone County will be moving its in-person voting location to Metra Park which will open on October 2.