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2025 Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan - An update to the 1996 Swan Valley-Condon Comprehensive Plan


The Swan Valley Planning Committee presented a revised public draft of the Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan on October 21st, 2025 to the Swan Valley Community Council. The Community Council made an affirmative recommendation on the plan at the November 18th meeting. The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board had a hearing on the plan on December 16th, also making an affirmative recommendation. Staff will present the Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan to the Missoula County Board of County Commissioners at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the Sophie Moise Room, Missoula County Courthouse, 200 W Broadway in Missoula.

You can view the revised draft of the plan here. Paper copies of this document are available at the Swan Valley Library.

The plan is in the adoption process, and the following boards will review and make recommendations on it before it goes to the county commissioners for approval:

  • Swan Valley Community Council: a recommendation was made at the November 18th, 2025 meeting
  • Missoula Consolidated Planning Board: a recommendation was made at the hearing on December 16th, 2025
  • Board of County Commissioners: 1st meeting scheduled for January 29th

Feedback on the plan is important, please provide comments and questions below in the "Questions" section.

The Swan Valley Planning Committee was a sub-committee of the Swan Valley Community Council tasked with exploring ideas, opportunities, and applications for land use planning tools that could be developed to address residents’ concerns around growth in the Swan Valley.

Members of the Planning Committee were appointed by the Swan Valley Community Council on Nov. 21, 2023. They were directed to explore land use issues the community is most concerned about, and what planning tools might best address those issues. The Planning Committee determined to pursue updating the 1996 Swan Valley Neighborhood plan, which was approved by the Swan Valley Community Council. The Community Council disbanded the Planning Committee by vote on October, 21st 2025 after presenting the draft neighborhood plan.

Planning Committee Members: Helene Michael, Luke Lamar, Grace Siloti, Gary Lazarowski, Joan McGuire, Marcia Tapp (non-voting member), Tom Parker, Jon Simon, Christian Spilker, Len Kobylenski, Christine Straube (non-voting member), Bill Lombardi, Jenny Rorher (non-voting member and note taker).

This webpage is a place for the community to track the activities of the planning process, find resources, such as the 1996 Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan, and keep track of meeting times and dates. Find the agenda, meeting times, and dates for the Planning Process under the "key dates" widget on the right-hand side.


2025 Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan - An update to the 1996 Swan Valley-Condon Comprehensive Plan


The Swan Valley Planning Committee presented a revised public draft of the Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan on October 21st, 2025 to the Swan Valley Community Council. The Community Council made an affirmative recommendation on the plan at the November 18th meeting. The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board had a hearing on the plan on December 16th, also making an affirmative recommendation. Staff will present the Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan to the Missoula County Board of County Commissioners at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the Sophie Moise Room, Missoula County Courthouse, 200 W Broadway in Missoula.

You can view the revised draft of the plan here. Paper copies of this document are available at the Swan Valley Library.

The plan is in the adoption process, and the following boards will review and make recommendations on it before it goes to the county commissioners for approval:

  • Swan Valley Community Council: a recommendation was made at the November 18th, 2025 meeting
  • Missoula Consolidated Planning Board: a recommendation was made at the hearing on December 16th, 2025
  • Board of County Commissioners: 1st meeting scheduled for January 29th

Feedback on the plan is important, please provide comments and questions below in the "Questions" section.

The Swan Valley Planning Committee was a sub-committee of the Swan Valley Community Council tasked with exploring ideas, opportunities, and applications for land use planning tools that could be developed to address residents’ concerns around growth in the Swan Valley.

Members of the Planning Committee were appointed by the Swan Valley Community Council on Nov. 21, 2023. They were directed to explore land use issues the community is most concerned about, and what planning tools might best address those issues. The Planning Committee determined to pursue updating the 1996 Swan Valley Neighborhood plan, which was approved by the Swan Valley Community Council. The Community Council disbanded the Planning Committee by vote on October, 21st 2025 after presenting the draft neighborhood plan.

Planning Committee Members: Helene Michael, Luke Lamar, Grace Siloti, Gary Lazarowski, Joan McGuire, Marcia Tapp (non-voting member), Tom Parker, Jon Simon, Christian Spilker, Len Kobylenski, Christine Straube (non-voting member), Bill Lombardi, Jenny Rorher (non-voting member and note taker).

This webpage is a place for the community to track the activities of the planning process, find resources, such as the 1996 Swan Valley Neighborhood Plan, and keep track of meeting times and dates. Find the agenda, meeting times, and dates for the Planning Process under the "key dates" widget on the right-hand side.


Have a question about what the Swan Valley Planning Committee is working on? Ask us!

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  • Share "Staff have the option to answer questions publicly or privately using this software platform?? The record is not comprehensive or complete if all answers are not available in the Missoula County voice. Please correct the record with all questions and answers! on Facebook Share "Staff have the option to answer questions publicly or privately using this software platform?? The record is not comprehensive or complete if all answers are not available in the Missoula County voice. Please correct the record with all questions and answers! on Twitter Share "Staff have the option to answer questions publicly or privately using this software platform?? The record is not comprehensive or complete if all answers are not available in the Missoula County voice. Please correct the record with all questions and answers! on Linkedin Email "Staff have the option to answer questions publicly or privately using this software platform?? The record is not comprehensive or complete if all answers are not available in the Missoula County voice. Please correct the record with all questions and answers! link

    "Staff have the option to answer questions publicly or privately using this software platform?? The record is not comprehensive or complete if all answers are not available in the Missoula County voice. Please correct the record with all questions and answers!

    Edward Klassen asked 11 days ago

    All public comment received is available in the public comment log. That serves as the official record of comment received on the plan.

  • Share Yes, Missoula has to follow the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA), enacted in 2023, as it's a required update for larger cities to modernize growth planning, ensuring public participation, creating a planning commission, and establishing future land use maps to address housing and infrastructure needs over a 20-year period, as outlined in MCA Title 76, Chapter 25. What the Act Requires for Missoula: Updated Plans: Missoula, due to its population, must update its land use plan, future land use map, zoning, and subdivision regulations to meet state mandates. Public Involvement: Mandatory, ongoing public participation in developing and amending these plans. Planning Commission: Establishment of a formal Planning Commission to oversee these processes. Future Land Use Map: Creation of a map showing future land use, housing needs, and areas unsuitable for development. Compliance: The city is actively working on code reform to align with the Act, a significant undertaking to balance local control with state requirements. Why it Matters: Growth Management: The Act aims to help cities plan for projected population growth, housing, and infrastructure effectively. Modernization: It updates outdated planning practices for growing Montana communities. In essence, Missoula is mandated to comply with MLUPA to ensure responsible and planned development for the future. Failure to follow the laws or ignorance of the 76 25 Montana Code Annotated dose Not negate your obligation to follow it... get legal documents says Missoula County is not required to follow the law. I want a copy of that in writing! on Facebook Share Yes, Missoula has to follow the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA), enacted in 2023, as it's a required update for larger cities to modernize growth planning, ensuring public participation, creating a planning commission, and establishing future land use maps to address housing and infrastructure needs over a 20-year period, as outlined in MCA Title 76, Chapter 25. What the Act Requires for Missoula: Updated Plans: Missoula, due to its population, must update its land use plan, future land use map, zoning, and subdivision regulations to meet state mandates. Public Involvement: Mandatory, ongoing public participation in developing and amending these plans. Planning Commission: Establishment of a formal Planning Commission to oversee these processes. Future Land Use Map: Creation of a map showing future land use, housing needs, and areas unsuitable for development. Compliance: The city is actively working on code reform to align with the Act, a significant undertaking to balance local control with state requirements. Why it Matters: Growth Management: The Act aims to help cities plan for projected population growth, housing, and infrastructure effectively. Modernization: It updates outdated planning practices for growing Montana communities. In essence, Missoula is mandated to comply with MLUPA to ensure responsible and planned development for the future. Failure to follow the laws or ignorance of the 76 25 Montana Code Annotated dose Not negate your obligation to follow it... get legal documents says Missoula County is not required to follow the law. I want a copy of that in writing! on Twitter Share Yes, Missoula has to follow the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA), enacted in 2023, as it's a required update for larger cities to modernize growth planning, ensuring public participation, creating a planning commission, and establishing future land use maps to address housing and infrastructure needs over a 20-year period, as outlined in MCA Title 76, Chapter 25. What the Act Requires for Missoula: Updated Plans: Missoula, due to its population, must update its land use plan, future land use map, zoning, and subdivision regulations to meet state mandates. Public Involvement: Mandatory, ongoing public participation in developing and amending these plans. Planning Commission: Establishment of a formal Planning Commission to oversee these processes. Future Land Use Map: Creation of a map showing future land use, housing needs, and areas unsuitable for development. Compliance: The city is actively working on code reform to align with the Act, a significant undertaking to balance local control with state requirements. Why it Matters: Growth Management: The Act aims to help cities plan for projected population growth, housing, and infrastructure effectively. Modernization: It updates outdated planning practices for growing Montana communities. In essence, Missoula is mandated to comply with MLUPA to ensure responsible and planned development for the future. Failure to follow the laws or ignorance of the 76 25 Montana Code Annotated dose Not negate your obligation to follow it... get legal documents says Missoula County is not required to follow the law. I want a copy of that in writing! on Linkedin Email Yes, Missoula has to follow the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA), enacted in 2023, as it's a required update for larger cities to modernize growth planning, ensuring public participation, creating a planning commission, and establishing future land use maps to address housing and infrastructure needs over a 20-year period, as outlined in MCA Title 76, Chapter 25. What the Act Requires for Missoula: Updated Plans: Missoula, due to its population, must update its land use plan, future land use map, zoning, and subdivision regulations to meet state mandates. Public Involvement: Mandatory, ongoing public participation in developing and amending these plans. Planning Commission: Establishment of a formal Planning Commission to oversee these processes. Future Land Use Map: Creation of a map showing future land use, housing needs, and areas unsuitable for development. Compliance: The city is actively working on code reform to align with the Act, a significant undertaking to balance local control with state requirements. Why it Matters: Growth Management: The Act aims to help cities plan for projected population growth, housing, and infrastructure effectively. Modernization: It updates outdated planning practices for growing Montana communities. In essence, Missoula is mandated to comply with MLUPA to ensure responsible and planned development for the future. Failure to follow the laws or ignorance of the 76 25 Montana Code Annotated dose Not negate your obligation to follow it... get legal documents says Missoula County is not required to follow the law. I want a copy of that in writing! link

    Yes, Missoula has to follow the Montana Land Use Planning Act (MLUPA), enacted in 2023, as it's a required update for larger cities to modernize growth planning, ensuring public participation, creating a planning commission, and establishing future land use maps to address housing and infrastructure needs over a 20-year period, as outlined in MCA Title 76, Chapter 25. What the Act Requires for Missoula: Updated Plans: Missoula, due to its population, must update its land use plan, future land use map, zoning, and subdivision regulations to meet state mandates. Public Involvement: Mandatory, ongoing public participation in developing and amending these plans. Planning Commission: Establishment of a formal Planning Commission to oversee these processes. Future Land Use Map: Creation of a map showing future land use, housing needs, and areas unsuitable for development. Compliance: The city is actively working on code reform to align with the Act, a significant undertaking to balance local control with state requirements. Why it Matters: Growth Management: The Act aims to help cities plan for projected population growth, housing, and infrastructure effectively. Modernization: It updates outdated planning practices for growing Montana communities. In essence, Missoula is mandated to comply with MLUPA to ensure responsible and planned development for the future. Failure to follow the laws or ignorance of the 76 25 Montana Code Annotated dose Not negate your obligation to follow it... get legal documents says Missoula County is not required to follow the law. I want a copy of that in writing!

    Edward Klassen asked 12 days ago

    The Montana Land Use Planning Act is only mandatory for a municipality with a population of at or exceeding 5,000.  Missoula County is not a municipality; it is a county.

  • Share None on the links to the meetings minute are working please fix it. That all open the upcoming meeting with the County Commissioners. on Facebook Share None on the links to the meetings minute are working please fix it. That all open the upcoming meeting with the County Commissioners. on Twitter Share None on the links to the meetings minute are working please fix it. That all open the upcoming meeting with the County Commissioners. on Linkedin Email None on the links to the meetings minute are working please fix it. That all open the upcoming meeting with the County Commissioners. link

    None on the links to the meetings minute are working please fix it. That all open the upcoming meeting with the County Commissioners.

    Edward Klassen asked 12 days ago

    All the meeting minutes links are working.

  • Share Thank you for looking into into the nullified meet on September 25th, there was not a quorum present. "The vote made during this meeting to recommend Alternative 2 to the Community Council is null and void." Please remember if you fail to remove the documents from the nill and void meetings or any item that were based on Null and void meetings is could have criminal and civil consequences. Montana Code Annotated 2023TITLE 45. CRIMES CHAPTER 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Part 2. Perjury and Other Falsification in Official Matters Tampering With Public Records Or Information 45-7-208. Tampering with public records or information. (1) A person commits the offense of tampering with public records or information if the person: (a) knowingly makes a false entry in or false alteration of any record, document, legislative bill or enactment, or thing belonging to or received, issued, or kept by the government for information or record or required by law to be kept by others for information of the government; (b) makes, presents, or uses any record, document, or thing knowing it to be false and with purpose that it be taken as a genuine part of information or records referred to in subsection (1)(a); (c) purposely destroys, conceals, removes, or otherwise impairs the verity or availability of a record, document, or thing; or (d) purposely or knowingly misrepresents the person's identity or the use for which personal information is sought in order to obtain personal information from a motor vehicle record under 61-11-507, 61-11-508, or 61-11-509. (2) A person convicted of the offense of tampering with public records or information shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to exceed 10 years or be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000, or both. on Facebook Share Thank you for looking into into the nullified meet on September 25th, there was not a quorum present. "The vote made during this meeting to recommend Alternative 2 to the Community Council is null and void." Please remember if you fail to remove the documents from the nill and void meetings or any item that were based on Null and void meetings is could have criminal and civil consequences. Montana Code Annotated 2023TITLE 45. CRIMES CHAPTER 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Part 2. Perjury and Other Falsification in Official Matters Tampering With Public Records Or Information 45-7-208. Tampering with public records or information. (1) A person commits the offense of tampering with public records or information if the person: (a) knowingly makes a false entry in or false alteration of any record, document, legislative bill or enactment, or thing belonging to or received, issued, or kept by the government for information or record or required by law to be kept by others for information of the government; (b) makes, presents, or uses any record, document, or thing knowing it to be false and with purpose that it be taken as a genuine part of information or records referred to in subsection (1)(a); (c) purposely destroys, conceals, removes, or otherwise impairs the verity or availability of a record, document, or thing; or (d) purposely or knowingly misrepresents the person's identity or the use for which personal information is sought in order to obtain personal information from a motor vehicle record under 61-11-507, 61-11-508, or 61-11-509. (2) A person convicted of the offense of tampering with public records or information shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to exceed 10 years or be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000, or both. on Twitter Share Thank you for looking into into the nullified meet on September 25th, there was not a quorum present. "The vote made during this meeting to recommend Alternative 2 to the Community Council is null and void." Please remember if you fail to remove the documents from the nill and void meetings or any item that were based on Null and void meetings is could have criminal and civil consequences. Montana Code Annotated 2023TITLE 45. CRIMES CHAPTER 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Part 2. Perjury and Other Falsification in Official Matters Tampering With Public Records Or Information 45-7-208. Tampering with public records or information. (1) A person commits the offense of tampering with public records or information if the person: (a) knowingly makes a false entry in or false alteration of any record, document, legislative bill or enactment, or thing belonging to or received, issued, or kept by the government for information or record or required by law to be kept by others for information of the government; (b) makes, presents, or uses any record, document, or thing knowing it to be false and with purpose that it be taken as a genuine part of information or records referred to in subsection (1)(a); (c) purposely destroys, conceals, removes, or otherwise impairs the verity or availability of a record, document, or thing; or (d) purposely or knowingly misrepresents the person's identity or the use for which personal information is sought in order to obtain personal information from a motor vehicle record under 61-11-507, 61-11-508, or 61-11-509. (2) A person convicted of the offense of tampering with public records or information shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to exceed 10 years or be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000, or both. on Linkedin Email Thank you for looking into into the nullified meet on September 25th, there was not a quorum present. "The vote made during this meeting to recommend Alternative 2 to the Community Council is null and void." Please remember if you fail to remove the documents from the nill and void meetings or any item that were based on Null and void meetings is could have criminal and civil consequences. Montana Code Annotated 2023TITLE 45. CRIMES CHAPTER 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Part 2. Perjury and Other Falsification in Official Matters Tampering With Public Records Or Information 45-7-208. Tampering with public records or information. (1) A person commits the offense of tampering with public records or information if the person: (a) knowingly makes a false entry in or false alteration of any record, document, legislative bill or enactment, or thing belonging to or received, issued, or kept by the government for information or record or required by law to be kept by others for information of the government; (b) makes, presents, or uses any record, document, or thing knowing it to be false and with purpose that it be taken as a genuine part of information or records referred to in subsection (1)(a); (c) purposely destroys, conceals, removes, or otherwise impairs the verity or availability of a record, document, or thing; or (d) purposely or knowingly misrepresents the person's identity or the use for which personal information is sought in order to obtain personal information from a motor vehicle record under 61-11-507, 61-11-508, or 61-11-509. (2) A person convicted of the offense of tampering with public records or information shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to exceed 10 years or be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000, or both. link

    Thank you for looking into into the nullified meet on September 25th, there was not a quorum present. "The vote made during this meeting to recommend Alternative 2 to the Community Council is null and void." Please remember if you fail to remove the documents from the nill and void meetings or any item that were based on Null and void meetings is could have criminal and civil consequences. Montana Code Annotated 2023TITLE 45. CRIMES CHAPTER 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Part 2. Perjury and Other Falsification in Official Matters Tampering With Public Records Or Information 45-7-208. Tampering with public records or information. (1) A person commits the offense of tampering with public records or information if the person: (a) knowingly makes a false entry in or false alteration of any record, document, legislative bill or enactment, or thing belonging to or received, issued, or kept by the government for information or record or required by law to be kept by others for information of the government; (b) makes, presents, or uses any record, document, or thing knowing it to be false and with purpose that it be taken as a genuine part of information or records referred to in subsection (1)(a); (c) purposely destroys, conceals, removes, or otherwise impairs the verity or availability of a record, document, or thing; or (d) purposely or knowingly misrepresents the person's identity or the use for which personal information is sought in order to obtain personal information from a motor vehicle record under 61-11-507, 61-11-508, or 61-11-509. (2) A person convicted of the offense of tampering with public records or information shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to exceed 10 years or be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000, or both.

    Edward Klassen asked 12 days ago

    Thank you for your comment.

  • Share Please provide me with a copy of the meeting minutes and dates for those meetings held in private homes. Provide the public notice of those meetings. It is not posted here of on the Swan Valley Community page. Was there a quorum present at these meetings? on Facebook Share Please provide me with a copy of the meeting minutes and dates for those meetings held in private homes. Provide the public notice of those meetings. It is not posted here of on the Swan Valley Community page. Was there a quorum present at these meetings? on Twitter Share Please provide me with a copy of the meeting minutes and dates for those meetings held in private homes. Provide the public notice of those meetings. It is not posted here of on the Swan Valley Community page. Was there a quorum present at these meetings? on Linkedin Email Please provide me with a copy of the meeting minutes and dates for those meetings held in private homes. Provide the public notice of those meetings. It is not posted here of on the Swan Valley Community page. Was there a quorum present at these meetings? link

    Please provide me with a copy of the meeting minutes and dates for those meetings held in private homes. Provide the public notice of those meetings. It is not posted here of on the Swan Valley Community page. Was there a quorum present at these meetings?

    Edward Klassen asked 12 days ago

    Meeting locations are available in the agendas posted for the meetings.

  • Share Please provide the meeting minutes the meeting between Grace Siloti Luke Lamar, Jon Simon, Christine Straube and other members at Swan Valley Conditions on 17th of November 2025. on Facebook Share Please provide the meeting minutes the meeting between Grace Siloti Luke Lamar, Jon Simon, Christine Straube and other members at Swan Valley Conditions on 17th of November 2025. on Twitter Share Please provide the meeting minutes the meeting between Grace Siloti Luke Lamar, Jon Simon, Christine Straube and other members at Swan Valley Conditions on 17th of November 2025. on Linkedin Email Please provide the meeting minutes the meeting between Grace Siloti Luke Lamar, Jon Simon, Christine Straube and other members at Swan Valley Conditions on 17th of November 2025. link

    Please provide the meeting minutes the meeting between Grace Siloti Luke Lamar, Jon Simon, Christine Straube and other members at Swan Valley Conditions on 17th of November 2025.

    Edward Klassen asked 12 days ago

    The Swan Valley Planning Committee was disbanded on October 21st, 2025. A meeting of private citizens does not require meeting minutes.

  • Share In your response you stated Under Robert’s Rules, a board member appointed to a subcommittee is not automatically a board liaison. They are a regular committee member unless the board or bylaws specifically designate them as a liaison. There is no indication in the November 21st, 2023 meeting notes (Item 11.a.i, New Business (when the planning committee was formed by vote of the community council)) nor on the project website that Grace Siloti was appointed to fill the liaison role. The planning committee did have advisory, non-voting members, but Grace Siloti was not one of those. She was a voting member of the committee. You failed to read the law says one of the "Community Council members Must be a leason!" Once the petition was released by Marsha Tapp Grace Siloti had to be the leason by law! And the world make the 25th September meet a vote of 3 not 6. The entire year and a half I tried to get you to fallow the laws of open meetings. Non-voting members can't be counted. Null and void meetings can't be advanced. Remove all planning documents voted on on the September 25 meeting. on Facebook Share In your response you stated Under Robert’s Rules, a board member appointed to a subcommittee is not automatically a board liaison. They are a regular committee member unless the board or bylaws specifically designate them as a liaison. There is no indication in the November 21st, 2023 meeting notes (Item 11.a.i, New Business (when the planning committee was formed by vote of the community council)) nor on the project website that Grace Siloti was appointed to fill the liaison role. The planning committee did have advisory, non-voting members, but Grace Siloti was not one of those. She was a voting member of the committee. You failed to read the law says one of the "Community Council members Must be a leason!" Once the petition was released by Marsha Tapp Grace Siloti had to be the leason by law! And the world make the 25th September meet a vote of 3 not 6. The entire year and a half I tried to get you to fallow the laws of open meetings. Non-voting members can't be counted. Null and void meetings can't be advanced. Remove all planning documents voted on on the September 25 meeting. on Twitter Share In your response you stated Under Robert’s Rules, a board member appointed to a subcommittee is not automatically a board liaison. They are a regular committee member unless the board or bylaws specifically designate them as a liaison. There is no indication in the November 21st, 2023 meeting notes (Item 11.a.i, New Business (when the planning committee was formed by vote of the community council)) nor on the project website that Grace Siloti was appointed to fill the liaison role. The planning committee did have advisory, non-voting members, but Grace Siloti was not one of those. She was a voting member of the committee. You failed to read the law says one of the "Community Council members Must be a leason!" Once the petition was released by Marsha Tapp Grace Siloti had to be the leason by law! And the world make the 25th September meet a vote of 3 not 6. The entire year and a half I tried to get you to fallow the laws of open meetings. Non-voting members can't be counted. Null and void meetings can't be advanced. Remove all planning documents voted on on the September 25 meeting. on Linkedin Email In your response you stated Under Robert’s Rules, a board member appointed to a subcommittee is not automatically a board liaison. They are a regular committee member unless the board or bylaws specifically designate them as a liaison. There is no indication in the November 21st, 2023 meeting notes (Item 11.a.i, New Business (when the planning committee was formed by vote of the community council)) nor on the project website that Grace Siloti was appointed to fill the liaison role. The planning committee did have advisory, non-voting members, but Grace Siloti was not one of those. She was a voting member of the committee. You failed to read the law says one of the "Community Council members Must be a leason!" Once the petition was released by Marsha Tapp Grace Siloti had to be the leason by law! And the world make the 25th September meet a vote of 3 not 6. The entire year and a half I tried to get you to fallow the laws of open meetings. Non-voting members can't be counted. Null and void meetings can't be advanced. Remove all planning documents voted on on the September 25 meeting. link

    In your response you stated Under Robert’s Rules, a board member appointed to a subcommittee is not automatically a board liaison. They are a regular committee member unless the board or bylaws specifically designate them as a liaison. There is no indication in the November 21st, 2023 meeting notes (Item 11.a.i, New Business (when the planning committee was formed by vote of the community council)) nor on the project website that Grace Siloti was appointed to fill the liaison role. The planning committee did have advisory, non-voting members, but Grace Siloti was not one of those. She was a voting member of the committee. You failed to read the law says one of the "Community Council members Must be a leason!" Once the petition was released by Marsha Tapp Grace Siloti had to be the leason by law! And the world make the 25th September meet a vote of 3 not 6. The entire year and a half I tried to get you to fallow the laws of open meetings. Non-voting members can't be counted. Null and void meetings can't be advanced. Remove all planning documents voted on on the September 25 meeting.

    Edward Klassen asked 12 days ago

    Under Robert’s Rules, a board member appointed to a subcommittee is not automatically a board liaison. If an organization wants a liaison role—usually meaning someone who conveys information between the board and committee—it must be explicitly created in bylaws, board resolutions, or custom. Liaisons also aren’t mentioned in Article 12 Committees in the Swan Valley Community Council by-laws. There is no indication in the November 21st, 2023, meeting notes (Item 11.a.i, New Business) nor on the project website that Grace Siloti was appointed to fill the liaison role.  The planning committee did have advisory, non-voting members, but Grace Siloti was not one of those. She was a voting member of the committee.

  • Share Thank you for your comment. We have looked into this, and on September 25th, there was not a quorum present. The vote made during this meeting to recommend Alternative 2 to the Community Council is null and void. Remove all documents that were voted on that was based on an illegal actions of the Subcommittee and Council. The entire pland is Null and void without a proper quorum and vote! If you present this to the plan knowing it is base on a false statements or record there could be criminally and civil consequences. on Facebook Share Thank you for your comment. We have looked into this, and on September 25th, there was not a quorum present. The vote made during this meeting to recommend Alternative 2 to the Community Council is null and void. Remove all documents that were voted on that was based on an illegal actions of the Subcommittee and Council. The entire pland is Null and void without a proper quorum and vote! If you present this to the plan knowing it is base on a false statements or record there could be criminally and civil consequences. on Twitter Share Thank you for your comment. We have looked into this, and on September 25th, there was not a quorum present. The vote made during this meeting to recommend Alternative 2 to the Community Council is null and void. Remove all documents that were voted on that was based on an illegal actions of the Subcommittee and Council. The entire pland is Null and void without a proper quorum and vote! If you present this to the plan knowing it is base on a false statements or record there could be criminally and civil consequences. on Linkedin Email Thank you for your comment. We have looked into this, and on September 25th, there was not a quorum present. The vote made during this meeting to recommend Alternative 2 to the Community Council is null and void. Remove all documents that were voted on that was based on an illegal actions of the Subcommittee and Council. The entire pland is Null and void without a proper quorum and vote! If you present this to the plan knowing it is base on a false statements or record there could be criminally and civil consequences. link

    Thank you for your comment. We have looked into this, and on September 25th, there was not a quorum present. The vote made during this meeting to recommend Alternative 2 to the Community Council is null and void. Remove all documents that were voted on that was based on an illegal actions of the Subcommittee and Council. The entire pland is Null and void without a proper quorum and vote! If you present this to the plan knowing it is base on a false statements or record there could be criminally and civil consequences.

    Edward Klassen asked 12 days ago

    This issue was addressed in an earlier comment; an invalid motion due to lack of quorum does not invalidate the entire plan.

  • Share Remove all illegal meeting documents from the County Planning Information. The entire plan is known to be from a meeting that did not have a quorum. On September 25th there was an illegal meeting that provided the bases for recommending the plan to the community council members and planning commission. That document is part of the meeting that was in violation of the law and deemed Null and void. Remove all documents produced and illicit a new vote from the subcommittee. They didn't have the Quran as required by law thus no legal vote was taken. Prior to making any recommendation to the governing body, the planning commission must accept, consider and respond to public comment, including public comment on the adoption, amendment or update of a land use plan or map, zoning regulations (including zoning map) or subdivision regulations. § 76- 25-201(2)(b), -202(1)(c), -304(2)(b), -403(2)(b) Remove the map zoning districts. They never established the impact as required to be presented to the public. I have presented your agencies the missing meet minutes. You have not posted them as required by law. Please do so on Facebook Share Remove all illegal meeting documents from the County Planning Information. The entire plan is known to be from a meeting that did not have a quorum. On September 25th there was an illegal meeting that provided the bases for recommending the plan to the community council members and planning commission. That document is part of the meeting that was in violation of the law and deemed Null and void. Remove all documents produced and illicit a new vote from the subcommittee. They didn't have the Quran as required by law thus no legal vote was taken. Prior to making any recommendation to the governing body, the planning commission must accept, consider and respond to public comment, including public comment on the adoption, amendment or update of a land use plan or map, zoning regulations (including zoning map) or subdivision regulations. § 76- 25-201(2)(b), -202(1)(c), -304(2)(b), -403(2)(b) Remove the map zoning districts. They never established the impact as required to be presented to the public. I have presented your agencies the missing meet minutes. You have not posted them as required by law. Please do so on Twitter Share Remove all illegal meeting documents from the County Planning Information. The entire plan is known to be from a meeting that did not have a quorum. On September 25th there was an illegal meeting that provided the bases for recommending the plan to the community council members and planning commission. That document is part of the meeting that was in violation of the law and deemed Null and void. Remove all documents produced and illicit a new vote from the subcommittee. They didn't have the Quran as required by law thus no legal vote was taken. Prior to making any recommendation to the governing body, the planning commission must accept, consider and respond to public comment, including public comment on the adoption, amendment or update of a land use plan or map, zoning regulations (including zoning map) or subdivision regulations. § 76- 25-201(2)(b), -202(1)(c), -304(2)(b), -403(2)(b) Remove the map zoning districts. They never established the impact as required to be presented to the public. I have presented your agencies the missing meet minutes. You have not posted them as required by law. Please do so on Linkedin Email Remove all illegal meeting documents from the County Planning Information. The entire plan is known to be from a meeting that did not have a quorum. On September 25th there was an illegal meeting that provided the bases for recommending the plan to the community council members and planning commission. That document is part of the meeting that was in violation of the law and deemed Null and void. Remove all documents produced and illicit a new vote from the subcommittee. They didn't have the Quran as required by law thus no legal vote was taken. Prior to making any recommendation to the governing body, the planning commission must accept, consider and respond to public comment, including public comment on the adoption, amendment or update of a land use plan or map, zoning regulations (including zoning map) or subdivision regulations. § 76- 25-201(2)(b), -202(1)(c), -304(2)(b), -403(2)(b) Remove the map zoning districts. They never established the impact as required to be presented to the public. I have presented your agencies the missing meet minutes. You have not posted them as required by law. Please do so link

    Remove all illegal meeting documents from the County Planning Information. The entire plan is known to be from a meeting that did not have a quorum. On September 25th there was an illegal meeting that provided the bases for recommending the plan to the community council members and planning commission. That document is part of the meeting that was in violation of the law and deemed Null and void. Remove all documents produced and illicit a new vote from the subcommittee. They didn't have the Quran as required by law thus no legal vote was taken. Prior to making any recommendation to the governing body, the planning commission must accept, consider and respond to public comment, including public comment on the adoption, amendment or update of a land use plan or map, zoning regulations (including zoning map) or subdivision regulations. § 76- 25-201(2)(b), -202(1)(c), -304(2)(b), -403(2)(b) Remove the map zoning districts. They never established the impact as required to be presented to the public. I have presented your agencies the missing meet minutes. You have not posted them as required by law. Please do so

    Edward Klassen asked 12 days ago

    The Montana Land Use Planning Act, Chapter 25 of Title 76 is not applicable to county planning. Please see the applicability of the law in MCA 76-25-105.

  • Share To understand the MC Voice answer "The County Attorney has instructed staff to handle all issues as related to the operation of the now disbanded Swan Valley Planning Committee. His office will not issue any letters regarding this issue." You are saying the County Attorney is refusing to issue a statement to back up what county staff said at a meeting? Is the same county staff that watched and allowed the planning committee to violate the law now the same staff instructed to handle issues of operation of the disbanded committee? I don't think it matters if the planning committee is disbanded since county staff were also a part of the meetings and watched and allowed violations. on Facebook Share To understand the MC Voice answer "The County Attorney has instructed staff to handle all issues as related to the operation of the now disbanded Swan Valley Planning Committee. His office will not issue any letters regarding this issue." You are saying the County Attorney is refusing to issue a statement to back up what county staff said at a meeting? Is the same county staff that watched and allowed the planning committee to violate the law now the same staff instructed to handle issues of operation of the disbanded committee? I don't think it matters if the planning committee is disbanded since county staff were also a part of the meetings and watched and allowed violations. on Twitter Share To understand the MC Voice answer "The County Attorney has instructed staff to handle all issues as related to the operation of the now disbanded Swan Valley Planning Committee. His office will not issue any letters regarding this issue." You are saying the County Attorney is refusing to issue a statement to back up what county staff said at a meeting? Is the same county staff that watched and allowed the planning committee to violate the law now the same staff instructed to handle issues of operation of the disbanded committee? I don't think it matters if the planning committee is disbanded since county staff were also a part of the meetings and watched and allowed violations. on Linkedin Email To understand the MC Voice answer "The County Attorney has instructed staff to handle all issues as related to the operation of the now disbanded Swan Valley Planning Committee. His office will not issue any letters regarding this issue." You are saying the County Attorney is refusing to issue a statement to back up what county staff said at a meeting? Is the same county staff that watched and allowed the planning committee to violate the law now the same staff instructed to handle issues of operation of the disbanded committee? I don't think it matters if the planning committee is disbanded since county staff were also a part of the meetings and watched and allowed violations. link

    To understand the MC Voice answer "The County Attorney has instructed staff to handle all issues as related to the operation of the now disbanded Swan Valley Planning Committee. His office will not issue any letters regarding this issue." You are saying the County Attorney is refusing to issue a statement to back up what county staff said at a meeting? Is the same county staff that watched and allowed the planning committee to violate the law now the same staff instructed to handle issues of operation of the disbanded committee? I don't think it matters if the planning committee is disbanded since county staff were also a part of the meetings and watched and allowed violations.

    CH asked 28 days ago

    The County Attorney is not required to issue a written statement addressing each concern that has been raised about the former planning committee. Their role is to advise the County on legal matters, not to provide public commentary or validation for staff statements made in meetings. In this instance, they have chosen not to address the specific concerns that have been raised, instead instructing staff to handle administrative questions related to the operation of the now-disbanded committee.

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