Boards & Commissions
Overview
City Boards and Commissions are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. They are advisory only in nature.
These boards and commissions encourage private citizens 18 years or older that reside in the City limits of Billings to participate in City government. They also offer an opportunity to learn how the City operates on a first-hand basis.
In addition to the Boards & Commissions listed below that the Public Works Department staff have an active role in administering, the Department staff also participate in the following under professional capacity:
- Technical Advisory Committee (Transportation Advisory Committee)
- Safe Routes to School Committee of Yellowstone County
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Citizen members of these boards and commissions are appointed when there is a vacancy created by a resignation or term limitation. Review current vacancies.
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Office of Administration
Physical Address
2224 Montana Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-657-8230
Energy & Conservation Commission
This commission was established under Resolution 19-10794, which states:
There is hereby created an energy & conservation commission. The energy & conservation commission shall be composed of seven citizen members, that must have experience and a demonstrated interest in the fields of energy or conservation, to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council and may include up to three ex-officio representatives of city departments to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Board will coordinate the City of Billings’ current policies and practices regarding energy consumption and resource conservation, to make recommendations to the City Council and City Administrator for future action. The purpose of the Commission will be to consider ways to conserve energy including areas where the city can reduce the amount of money it spends on energy and ways to limit the city’s impact on the environment. The commission may also recommend additional areas where city government could assist citizens in minimizing pollution and energy consumption. The commission will be responsible for conducting an inventory of water and wastewater consumption, waste removal and disposal, pollution and energy efficiency of city-owned and city-managed facilities, vehicles and equipment. The cost of implementing energy conservation strategies will always be a consideration but should not necessarily limit the discussion, which could include water conservation, recycling, alternate fuels, alternate transportation, alternate energy sources, building and road construction, etc. The commission shall expire at the end of four (4) years or when the commission members determine by majority vote that their work has been completed, whichever comes first.
Meetings
- 3:00 PM
- Second Monday of every month
- 2251 Belknap Avenue
- 7 members, 4 year term
If you are interested in applying for the Energy & Conservation Commission you can download an application.
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For more information contact: Louis Engels at (406) 657-8349
Members
Deborah Singer
4140 Corbi Drive
Billings MT 59106
Glenn Foy
504 Shadow Lane Court
Billings MT 59102
Karen Stears
311 Parkhill Drive
Billings MT 59101
Jennifer Owen
906 Royal Avenue
Billings MT 59105
Neil Kiner
1432 Teton Avenue
Billings MT 59102
Randy Hafer
702 N. 23rd Street
Billings MT 59101
Tim Erikson
355 31st Street West
Billings MT 59102
Traffic Control Board
This board was formed under Section 2-585-587, which states:
The Traffic Control Board shall be composed of five members who shall possess the qualifications for the office of Mayor and shall be appointed from the city at large by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. The board shall in addition include as ex-officio board members the City Court Judge, transportation director from School District No. 2 and the Chief of Police or the Chief of Police’s designee.
The Traffic Control Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all aspects of traffic control with the exception of parking issues involving the central business district. The purpose of the board is to provide citizens input to the policy decisions of the City Council.
The primary responsibilities of the board are to review existing and proposed city policies and to review city department activities to ensure that city policies are being implemented and carried out and further to report any shortcomings and to make recommendations to the City Council in the area of traffic control.
Meetings
Meetings take place at 12 noon on the fourth Wednesday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November)
PW Conference Room - 2224 Montana Avenue
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings.
Minutes are available following approval.
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For more information, contact Erin Claunch at (406) 657-8242
If you are interested in applying for the Traffic Control Board you can download an application.
Members
The board consists of 5 members, 4-year terms and 3 Ex-Officio seats.
Jerry Dunning (Second term expires 12/31/21*)
927 N. 25th Street
Billings MT 59101
Daniel Brooks (First term expires 12/31/21)
2724 Troon Circle
Billings MT 59101
John Armstrong (First term expires 12/31/22)
903 N. 18th Street
Billings MT 59101
Nicole Cromwell (First Term expires 12/31/23)
1643 Hollyhock
Billings MT 59101
Troy Smith (Term expires 12/31/22)
1518 Anchor Avenue
Billings MT 59105
Sondra Baker
Ex-officio School Dist. 2 Transportation Director
Judge Sheila R. Kolar
Ex-officio City Court Judge
Capt. R D Harper
Ex-officio Police Operations
Public Works Board
There is hereby created a Public Works Board, Section 2-537 through 539. The Public Work Board shall be composed of five (5) members who shall possess the qualifications for the office of the Mayor (i.e. a resident and qualified voter of the City of Billings) and shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council.
The Public Works Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City with respect to all aspects of public works. The board may recommend to the City the adoption of such rates, fees and charges as it may deem just and proper, subject to other requirements and provisions imposed by law.
Meetings
- 5:30 pm
- Third Thursday of every other month (February, April, June, August, October, and December)
- Public Works Administration, 2224 Montana Avenue
- 5 members, 4-year term
if you are interested in applying for the Public Works Board you can download an application.
Members
Bill Enright First Term Expires 12/31/20
1617 41st Street West
Billings MT 59106
David Wanzenried Second terms expires 12/31/23*
3101 Peregrine Lane
Billings MT 59106
Rod Wilson Second term expires 12/31/23*
422 Shamrock Lane
Billings MT 59105
Tom Llewellyn Second term expires 12/31/21*
3113 Stanford Drive
Billings MT 59102
Travis Jones First term expires 12/31/21
4204 Pine Cove Road
Billings MT 59106