Community Briefs

Nearly 15 percent increase to building permits proposed

MISSOULA - Based on a request for commission action, the Missoula County Commissioners will consider a resolution to adopt the 2018 Building Codes as well as a resolution to adopt increased fees for building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits of roughly 15 percent. If approved both would take effect Feb. 1.

The decision will be made at the Commissioners’ public hearing Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. in the Sophie Moiese Room 151 of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, Missoula

Missoula County Public Works proposes adopting the following codes: 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2017 National Electrical Code, 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.

The building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing permit fees have not increased since 2011. Public Works is requesting the fee increase to match the City of Missoula for “jurisdictional continuity” and will add an estimated $100,000 to the building department’s revenue.

To confirm the schedule and for addition information visit https://www.missoulacounty.us/government/administration/commissioners-office/commissioners-meeting-minutes-agenda-portal

Making Child Care Happen, Feb. 1

SEELEY LAKE – Join Grace Decker with Zero to Five Missoula Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation building for a discussion about child care options in Seeley Lake.

At a recent focus group discussion, Seeley Lake area families shared a desire to see more child care available in the community. The community is invited to attend this workshop to learn about creative ways other small communities in Montana and beyond have created child care solutions that work for families and build a stronger community. We’ll also talk about developing a plan of action for increasing child care options available in Seeley Lake.

RSVPs are appreciated but drop-ins are welcome. Child care is available if you RSVP ahead of time. $20 gas card given to each attendee.

For more information or to RSVP call 406-258-3021 or email asemple@missoulacounty.us

Carroll College Dean’s List - Fall 2019

HELENA - Brittany Cory and Nicole Williams of Seeley Lake were named to Carroll College’s 2019 fall semester Dean’s List. To be included on the dean’s list, a student must receive a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale and take at least 12 graded credits in a semester

A complete, sortable list of fall 2019 dean’s list recipients can be found at http://www.carroll.edu/deanslist.

Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Call Activity Jan. 12 – Jan. 20

• 1/13, 2:41pm, 72XX Highway 83, Condon: Forgery and Counterfeiting

• 1/14, 2:36pm, 3X mile marker Highway 200, Greenough: Accident – No Injury

• 1/14, 3:54pm, 64XX Highway 83, Condon: Offenses Against Family/Children

• 1/15, 4:51am, 63XX Highway 83, Swan Valley: Accident – No Injury

• 1/15, 1:30pm, 1X mile marker Highway 200, Potomac: Slide-in No Property Damage

• 1/16, 12:27am, 2XX Larch Lane, Seeley Lake: Disturbance

• 1/17, 4:40pm, 4XX Airport Road, Seeley Lake: Sexual Assault

Seeley Lake Library News

SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Library Book Club will discuss Matthew Desmond’s “Evicted” on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m.

In “Evicted,” Desmond follows eight families in Milwaukee as they each struggle to pay rent and keep a roof overhead. Highly acclaimed, this book has been described as a masterpiece of writing that transforms our understanding of poverty.

All are invited to join in the discussion. Books are available at the checkout desk. For more information call 677-8995.

The Seeley Lake Library is a branch of Missoula Public Library located at Seeley-Swan High School. The library is open to the public Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Seeley Lake Rural Fire District Response Log Jan. 12 – Jan. 18

• 1/13, Seeley Lane, Seeley Lake: Medical

• 1/16, Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Medical

• 1/18, Pine Drive, Seeley Lake: Medical