Legals for February, 5 2026

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY  IN RE THE ESTATE OF DOLLY GOTTLOB aka Dolly Gottlob Reagan, Decedent PROBATE NO DP-25-78 NOTICE TO CREDITORS   NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. A written statement of the claim indicating the name and address of the claimant the basis of the claims and the amount claimed may be file with the Clerk of the District Court, Lake County Montana, or mailed, return receipt requested, to the Personal Representative at the following address: Wonder W. Moon c/o Clinton J Fischer Law office PC PO Box 879 Polson Montana 59860. DATED this 10th day of December 2025. Wonder W Moon, Personal Representative. NOTICE TO CREDITORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY: Clinton J Fischer P.O.Box 879 Polson Montana 59536.PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 22, 29 & FEBUARY 5, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT IF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE DLARHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO MONTANA Cause No. 25-0240-CV TRIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES Petitioners/ Plaintiffs VS KIM CHARETTE Respondents/ Defendants To: KIM CHARETTE Last known address if any: PO Box 85 Big Arm, MT 59910. Name and address of Plaintiffs’ Counsel or Plaintiff (in no counsel) Tribal Credit. Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: Complaint to Foreclose Mortgage and Promissory Note. General Legal Description of Property: Mortgage/Property (if title to or interest in or lien on real property involved) Deadline: The above named person has fifteen (15) days from the last date of publication (excluding the last date of publication, Saturdays, Sundays and Tribal legal holidays in which to answer of defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgement by default. Court Information: CSKT Tribal Court 42487 Complex Blvd Pablo Montana 59855, 406.275.2740.  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 22,29 & FEBRUARY 5, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Angela Frances Lozeau, Deceased. Cause No. 25-0201-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE RO CREDITORS Cause No. 25-0201-P Estate of Angela Lozeau, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Ronda Lozeau has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present their claims to the Personal Representative within 4 months after the date of the first publication, or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must wither be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt requested and or to the Clerk of the Court of the Confederate Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court PO Box 278, Pablo MT 59855. DATED this 7th day of August 2025. Ronda Lozeau PO Box 161 Pablo, MT 59855. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER OF JANUARY 22 & 29 AND FEBRUARY 5, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA.   IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARIYA MATHIAS, Deceased.   CAUSE NO 25-0188-P   NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION     NOTICE TO CREDITORS   Estate of MARIYA MATHIAS, Deceased   Cause No 25-0188-P  Notice is hereby given that the undersigned,   DARLENE SAM has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate.   All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present their claims to the Personal Representative within 4 months after the date of the first publication, or said claims will be forever barred.   Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt request, and/or to the   Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribal Court,   PO Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855.   DATED this 5th day of January, 2026.  /S/ DARLENE SAM  PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE   16311 SE 392nd PLACE  AUBURN, WA 98092  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 22, 28 AND FEBRUARY 5, 2026. MNAXLP  __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE Western Montana Transit (WMT), a division of Western Montana Aging Services (WMAS), is applying for the Montana Department of Transportation’s 5311 Operating Grant in the amount of $318,783 for FY2027 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027). Additionally, WMT is applying for the SFY2026 TransADE operating matching grant in the amount of $47,989.  These funds will support operating expenses for transportation services provided to the general public, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities in Lake County, Montana, and to the cities of Kalispell and Missoula, Montana.  The applications are available for review at 110 Main Street, Suite 5, Polson, MT 59860. If requested, a public hearing will be scheduled, and details regarding the time, date, and location will be provided. The Montana Department of Transportation is committed to providing accommodation for individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in its services, programs, or activities. Alternative formats of this information are available upon request. For more details, contact (406) 444-3423, TTY (800) 335-7592, or Montana Relay at 711.” PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 29 AND FEBRUARY 5, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA VALLEY BANK OF RONAN Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) ( ( VS. ( ANGEL L. MALATARE, Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) ( ( Cause No. 25-0217-CV SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: ANGEL L. MALATARE Last Known Address, if any: 41791 JOE DOG DRIVE, RONAN, MT 59864 Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): VALLEY BANK OF RONAN Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: FOR REPOSESSION General Legal Description of Property: 2002 GMC SIERRA PICKUP (if title to or interest in or lien on real property involved): Deadline: The above-named person has fifteen (15) days from the last date of publication (excluding the last date of publication, Saturdays, Sundays and Tribal legal holidays) in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. Court Information: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855| (406) 275-2740. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 29 AND FEBRUARY 5, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Megan S. Winderl  CHOUINARD & WINDERL, P.C.  99 Marcus Street, 3rd Floor  Hamilton, MT 59840  (406) 218-4888  [email protected]  [email protected]    Attorney for Personal Representative    MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, LAKE COUNTY      In the Matter of the Estate of    SHARON ANN SCAMMON,    Deceased.    Probate No. DP-2025-55    Dept. No. 2001    NOTICE TO CREDITORS      NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.  Claims must be mailed to Kim Cellini, the Personal Representative, in care of CHOUINARD & WINDERL, P.C., 99 Marcus Street, 3rd Floor, Hamilton, Montana, 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.  I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct.  DATED this ____10th________ day of November, 2025.    Kim Cellini       CHOUINARD & WINDERL, P.C.  Attorney for Personal Representative      By: Megan S. Winderl PUBLISJED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 29 AND FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE   To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on May 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM on the front steps at the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana:  LOT 7 IN BLOCK 6 OF CROMWELL VILLA SITE, LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO  THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF  LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA.  More commonly known as 44142 Buffalo Road, Dayton, MT 59914.  Joseph Slonaker and Amber Slonaker, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship , as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Radian Settlement Services Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Wintrust Mortgage, A Division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co., N.A., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on January 12, 2024 (the “DOT”), and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on January 26, 2024, as Instrument No. 609239, of Official Records.  The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows:   Assignee: NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing  Assignment Dated: July 29, 2025  Assignment Recorded: July 29, 2025  Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 633018,   All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lake County, Montana.  Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, State of Montana, on December 26, 2025 as Instrument No. 636256, of Official Records.  The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning July 1, 2025, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $500,215.97, interest in the sum of $23,621.91, escrow advances of $13,685.93, and other amounts due and payable in the amount of $580.00 for a total amount owing of $538,103.81, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced.  The Beneficiary anticipates, and may disburse, such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any.  The Beneficiary has elected, and has directed, the Trustee to sell the above-described property to satisfy the obligation.  The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale.  The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured, the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled.  The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation for up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.  If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.  This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 6th day of January, 2026.  Jason J. Henderson, Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East, Dickinson, ND 58601  Telephone: 801-355-2886  Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT23472 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 29, FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE:  There will be a public hearing on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 1:30 pm in the Commissioners’ Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, room 211, for the purpose of taking public comment on the resolution listed below. If you have any questions, please contact the Commissioner’s Office at 406-883-7204 or by email to [email protected]    RESOLUTION # 26-04  A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO SELL AND DISPOSE LAKE COUNTY REAL PROPERTY    Whereas, Montana Code Annotated 7-8-2201(1) authorizes boards of county commissioners to sell, trade, or exchange surplus real property owned by Lake County; and,  Whereas, surplus property is defined to include land, materials, supplies, equipment and recyclable items regardless of how acquired that are no longer needed to conduct county operations; and,  Whereas, the Lake County Board of Commissioners have determined that a parcel of county-own real property is surplus and excess to county needs; and,  Whereas, the subject parcel excess to county needs is more particularly described as follows:  A portion of S27, T21N, R21W. NHN Rolling Road, Ronan. Containing twenty-three point seven (23.7) acres, more or less.  Whereas, MCA 7-8-2212 provides that surplus county property may be sold at public auction; and,  Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners have caused the subject parcel to be professionally appraised, as required by law, and the said appraisal estimates the value of the parcel at one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) on the open market; and,  Whereas, all notice and hearing required by law has been fully had, and no objections were heard; and,  Whereas, the sale may not be made for less than 90% of the appraised value of $150,000.00 (one hundred fifty thousand dollars).  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:  That the above-described real property is excess to county needs, and shall be noticed for sale by public auction in the manner provided by law, the County reserving the right to reject any and all bids, and subject to any other terms appearing herein or under Montana law.  A sale under this part must be for cash or on terms that the Board of County Commissioners may approve, provided the price is at least 90% of appraised value, and provided that at least twenty percent of the purchase price is paid in cash. All deferred payments on the purchase price of any property sold must bear interest at not less than 6% per annum, payable annually, and may be extended over a period of not more than five years.  Title to the real property to be sold hereunder may not pass from the County to a purchaser until the purchaser or his or her assigns have paid the full amount of the purchase price into the county treasury for the use and benefit of the County.  Hearing on this Resolution of Intention shall be held at 2nd day of March, 2026, at 1:30 pm at the office of the Lake County Commission, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana, Room 211.  A copy of this Resolution of Intent shall be published in the manner provided by law.  Passed and adopted this 20th day of January, 2026  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS   LAKE COUNTY  /s/William D. Barron, Chairman /s/Steve Stanley, Member /s/Gale Decker, Member    Attest: /s/ Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 29, FEBRUARY 5, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA RIBAL DREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION, Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) ( ( VS. Cause No. 24-0208-CV SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION DARIANN DALLY. Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) To: DARIANN DALLY. Last Known Address, if any: 905 12th SE #39, Jamestown, ND 58401 Name and Address of Plaintiff’s Counsel or Plaintiff (if no counsel): Tribal Credit Explain Object of Complaint/Petition: Complaint General Legal Description of Property: Education Loan (if title to or interest in or lien on real property involved): Deadline: The above-named person has fifteen (15) days from the last date of publication (excluding the last date of publication, Saturdays, Sundays and Tribal legal holidays) in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. Court Information: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855| (406) 275-2740. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 29, FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED PARK BOARD The Lake County Commissioners are seeking citizen volunteers to serve three-year terms on the Lake County Park Board (two positions). The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest to serve on this board through Thursday February 26, 2026. The applicant must be a resident of Lake County. Letters should be addressed to the Lake County Commissioners, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana 59860. For further information, contact the Commissioners at 883-7204 or [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 29, FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE  The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 2 pm in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse (virtual attendance is an option) on the following item:    BUILDINGS FOR LEASE OR RENT AMENDMENT  On January 14. 2026,  the Lake County Planning Board held a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Lake County Buildings for Lease or Rent Regulations.  Modified sections include sections 4-8 and the addition of an appendix to add RVs and mobile homes to the regulations, per state law changes in 2025.  The Planning Board recommended that the Board of Lake County Commissioners adopt the amendments with the modifications made during the meeting.      The Board of Lake County Commissioners will review the Planning Staff’s proposal with the Planning Board’s recommendation, and all public comments during a public meeting.  All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration.  Please contact the Commissioner’s Office at [email protected] or at (406) 883-7204 about attending the meeting virtually.  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 29, FEBRUARY 5, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

LAKE COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED The Lake County Commissioners are seeking letters of interest to serve a three-year term on the Lake County Cemetery District. Applicants must live in the Southern portion of Lake County, South of Ronan. The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest to serve on these Boards until Thursday, February 26, 2026. Letters should be addressed to the Commissioners at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860, and may be sent by email to [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 29, FEBRUARY 5, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2 pm in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse (virtual attendance is an option) on the following item: LAKE COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AMENDMENT On December 10, 2025, the Lake County Planning Board held a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Lake County Subdivision Regulations. The amendments included Sections II, III, IV, VI, VII, IX, and X of the Lake County Subdivision Regulations pertaining to the general procedures, divisions of land exempt from subdivision review, review procedures for minor subdivisions, condominium subdivisions, review procedure for subdivisions created by rent or lease, overall development plan for phased subdivisions, and design and improvements. The Planning Board recommended that the Board of Lake County Commissioners could adopt the amendments with the modifications made during the meeting. The Lake County Commissioners adopted a Resolution of Intention on January 27, 2026. The Board of Lake County Commissioners will review the Planning Staff’s proposal with the Planning Board’s recommendation, make any revisions or amendments determined necessary, and may pass a resolution of adoption to adopt the amendments. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Please contact the Commissioner’s Office at [email protected] or at (406) 883-7204 about attending the meeting virtually.PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH The Lake County Board of Health hereby gives notice that Bruce Jones and Jacqueline McLean Jones, owners of Tract 9 on Certificate of Survey No. 5949 in Section 10, Township 23 North, Range 19 West P.M.M., are requesting a variance from requirements contained in the Administrative Rules of Montana Sub-Chapter 9, Subdivisions/On-Site Subsurface Wastewater Treatment Systems, which are adopted by reference in the Lake County Wastewater Treatment System Regulations. The property owners submitted a wastewater treatment system permit application to connect an additional one-bedroom living unit to the existing septic system, thereby increasing the design flow. A variance was granted in 2002 to allow the drainfield to be located less than 100 feet from Station Creek to serve the existing single living unit. The current variance request is to allow a second living unit and to expand the existing septic system, which would result in the drainfield being located approximately 81 feet from Station Creek. The Lake County Board of Health will meet and consider this variance on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in the Dave Stipe Annex, 500 1st Street E, Room 106, Polson. All interested persons are invited to attend. Written testimony regarding this matter will be accepted until the time of the hearing. Comments may be mailed to, and additional information may be obtained from, Lake County Environmental Health, 500 1st Street E, Polson, MT 59860, 406-883-7236, [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

RESOLUTION 26-01  COURTHOUSE HOURS OF OPERATION AND ESTABLISHING 2026 HOLIDAYS  WHEREAS  7-5-2122 MCA requires that the governing body of the county shall establish by resolution regular meeting dates and notify the public of those dates; and  WHEREAS, the Lake County Board of Commissioners agrees to hold regular meetings every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, between the hours of 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and Wednesdays 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, unless otherwise posted (closed on legal holidays as set by MCA § 1-1-216); and  New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1  Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19  President’s Day, Monday, February 16  Memorial Day, Monday, May 25  Independence Day, Friday, July 3* (observed)  Labor Day, Monday, September 7  Columbus Day, Monday, October 12  Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11  Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26  Christmas Day, Friday, December 25  WHEREAS, the Lake County Board of Commissioners is also authorized to set regular office hours for the Lake County Commissioners as necessary to conduct county business at a time and place to be announced by proper public notice, and that, as public notices required by 7-5-2122 MCA this resolution will be published for two consecutive weeks in the Lake County Leader Newspaper in January of 2026; and  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution is to have an effective date of January 1, 2026.   PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026  BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  Attest:    Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE:  The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the resolution listed below. The hearing will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 3:00 pm in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Room 211, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. If you would like to comment on the proposed rate increase, you may do so in person at the hearing or by mailing your comment to the address above. You may also email your comments to [email protected]   RESOLUTION NUMBER 26-08  A Resolution of Intent to Revise Lake County Solid Waste Fees   WHEREAS, Lake County Solid Waste Board has submitted for consideration by the Commission a proposed revised schedule of fees applicable to activities in that department, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and,   WHEREAS, the said recommendation by the Solid Waste Board reflects several different options for fee structures, including three different options from the Board itself and including a recommendation of the Director thereof; and,   WHEREAS, Lake County Board of County Commissioners is empowered to amend and update it’s Solid Waste fee schedule as may be necessary from time to time, all pursuant to Section 7-1-2101(2); and,  WHEREAS, for good cause shown, the Board of County Commissioners intends to implement one of the recommended fee schedules shown on Exhibit A hereto, or some combination of them; and,   WHEREAS, this Resolution of Intent, together with a copy of the proposed fee schedule, shall be available to any interested party at the office of the Commission, shall be published pursuant to 7-1-2121, Montana Codes, and the Commission shall then thereafter shall hold public hearing no earlier than 30 or later than 90 days after passage of this Resolution of Intent; and,  WHEREAS, prior to and at such public hearing, the Board shall accept written or verbal protests or comments and shall receive general protests and comments relating to the establishment of the revised planning office fee schedule in Exhibit A hereto,  or any other matter relating to the proposed fee schedule revision, and, based on testimony received in the public hearing, the Commission in a later resolution may establish a different fee schedule than proposed, or change the kinds, types, or levels of service and associated fees.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:  That notice shall be published pursuant to Section 7-1-2121, Montana Codes, of the public hearing on the within Resolution of Intent to be held on the 9th day of March, 2026, at 3:00 pm, in the Commissioners Chamber at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 upon which hearing, based on testimony received in the public hearing, the Board of County Commissioners may in a later resolution adopting such revised Solid Waste fee schedule, establish a different fee schedule than proposed, change the kinds, types, or levels of associated services, or of the associated fees.  PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 29th DAY OF January, 2026   BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  William D. Barron, Chairman  Steve Stanley, Member Gale Decker, Chairman  Attest:   Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder  Exhibit A:  Proposal  • MSW Municipal Solid Waste tipping fees for commercial haulers to be set at $37.00/ton  upon passage of final resolution.  • CD Construction Demolition tipping fees at the landfill should be set at $56.00/ton upon  passage of final resolution.  • Beginning Tax Year 2026 there will be an annual CPI increase not to exceed 3%. This  increase will include all fees associated with Solid Waste, and the annual solid waste fee  currently set at $180.00. These CIP increases will continue for three years and then be re-  evaluated.  • Brush rates will increase to include a $10.00 minimum fee and $40.00/ton.  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________