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            <title>2026-01 General Penalty</title>
            <description>Ordinance Amending General Penalty and Execution of a Fine</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/2026-01-general-penalty</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:10:06 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Ordinance 2026-01</strong></h2>
<p>AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 1 AND 2 OF THE CITY CODE, AMENDING THE GENERAL PENALTY AND EXECUTION OF A FINE.</p>
<p>BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CASCADE, MONTANA</p>
<p>That Title 1, Chapter 8, Section 1 of the City Code be amended to read as follows:</p>
<p>1.08.010               General Penalty.              Whenever, in any provision of this Code or other ordinance of the Town, any act is prohibited, or is made or declared to be unlawful, a misdemeanor or an offense, or whenever in any such provision or ordinance the doing of any act is required or the failure to do any act is declared unlawful, where no specific penalty is otherwise provided therefor, any person upon conviction for the violation of any such provision of this Code or ordinances punished by a penalty of not more than $300 for each violation or if the infraction is a repeat offense, a penalty not to exceed $500 for each repeat violation or by imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months or by both such fine and imprisonment, for each such offense.</p>
<p>That Title 1, Chapter 8, Section 2 of the City Code be amended to read as follows:</p>
<p>1.08.020               Execution of a Fine.</p>
<ol><li>If the judgment is for a fine alone, execution may issue thereon as on a judgment in a civil case;</li>
<li>If the judgment is for a fine and imprisonment until fine be paid, the defendant must be committed to the custody of the proper officer and by him detained until the judgment is complied with. The imprisonment must not exceed one (1) day for every ninety-five dollars ($95.00) of the fine.</li>
<li>Rates Determined by Council: The rates to be charged for imprisonment shall be established by resolution of the Town Council from time to time after a public hearing with notice thereof given as provided by law.</li>
<li>All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.</li></ol>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>250th Celebration</title>
            <description>Schedule of Events</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/250th-celebration</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:37:01 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>July 3rd:</h3>
<ul><li><p>Kids Games 1:00 – 3:30 – Am Legion Baseball Field</p></li>
<li><p>Parade 4:00</p></li>
<li><p>Food Truck Rodeo 4:00 – 9:00 Front Street</p></li>
<li><p>Car/tractor show 4:30 – Front Street</p></li>
<li><p>Museum Open House 1:00 – 4:00</p></li>
<li><p>Catholic Church tours: 11:00 – 2:00</p></li>
<li><p>Methodist Church tours: 5:00 – 7:00</p></li>
<li><p>Church of Latter-Day Saints Church tours: 5:00-7:00</p></li>
<li><p>Organization Booths – Front Street</p></li>
<li><p>Free Swimming 12:00 – 6:00</p></li>
<li><p>Softball games 5:00</p></li></ul>
<p><strong><em>Merle Peterson, imitating Johnny Cash’s music style 5:00 p.m.</em></strong></p>
<h3>On July 4th:</h3>
<ul><li><p>10:00 a.m. new flag raised at Atkinson Park
with breakfast by Women’s Club</p></li>
<li><p>Softball Games 8:00 – 7:00</p></li>
<li><p>Church of Latter-Day Saints &amp; Methodist Church tours: 9:00 – 12:00</p></li>
<li><p>Square Truck Car Show 10:00 (Front St)</p></li>
<li><p>Organization Booths – Front Street</p></li>
<li><p>Free Swimming 12:00 – 6:00</p></li>
<li><p>Poetry Reading by Lori Nelson 10:30 – Wedsworth</p></li>
<li><p>Student Essays 11:00 – Wedsworth</p></li>
<li><p>Charlie Russell; Thomas Jefferson, George Washington Performers: 11:30 – 1:30 _Wedsworth</p></li>
<li><p>Museum Open House 1:00 – 4:00</p></li>
<li><p>BBQ 5:00 – Atkinson Park</p></li>
<li><p>Fireworks at Dusk</p></li></ul>
<p><strong><em>Additional events are possible.</em></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Breakfast with Santa</title>
            <description>Grab a warm breakfast and visit Santa!</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/breakfast-with-santa</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:25:39 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Grab a warm breakfast, enjoy festive holiday cheer, and visit Santa under the Christmas Tree.</p>
<ul><li><p>Saturday, December 13</p></li>
<li><p>9:00 am – 12:00 pm</p></li>
<li><p>Come One, Come All</p></li></ul>
<p><strong><em>Smiles and magical memories guaranteed!</em></strong></p>
<ul><li><p>Cascade Senior and Community Center</p></li>
<li><p>2 West Ave W</p></li></ul>
<p><strong>Admission by donation!</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Brush Pile</title>
            <description>July 12, 2025 7:30 am – 4:30 pm</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/brush-pile</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:04:27 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Brush Pile</strong></h2>
<ul><li><p>The brush pile will be open on July 12, 2025.</p></li>
<li><p>7:30 am – 4:30 pm at the Lagoons</p></li></ul>
<p><strong><em>Cascade Town Residents Only. Bring your water pile for verification.</em></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>City Water/Garbage Rates to Increase</title>
            <description>Due to rate increases from Eastland County Water Supply District and Waste Connections new minimum utility bills for water and garbage will increase</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/city-water-garbage-rates-to-increase</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:21:24 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Effective with February 2022 billing</strong></h2>
<p>Due to rate increases from Eastland County Water Supply District and Waste Connections new minimum utility bills for water and garbage will increase from $106.26 to $114.30 for customers inside the city limits. The overage rate will increase from $5.60 to $6.55 per thousand gallons. For customers outside the city limits, the minimum will increase from $111.16 to $120.05. The overage rate will increase from $6.13 to $7.17 per thousand gallons. These new rates will be seen on utility customer’s bills beginning in February 2022.</p>
<p>For questions on these or other City matters please stop by Eastland City Hall, 113 E Commerce St. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. excluding holidays. Or you may call during business hours at 254-629-8321.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Emergency Select Board Meeting</title>
            <description>The Select Board will be meeting in Emergency Session tomorrow evening at 6:00PM</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/emergency-select-board-meeting</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:26:40 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Due to an upcoming project, the selectboard will be considering…</p>
<h2>Heading</h2>
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            <title>EPA Public Hearing </title>
            <description>In regards to the Madison Aquifer</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/epa-public-hearing</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:58:14 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>EPA Public Hearing on Madison Aquifer</strong></h2>
<p>On September 23, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a Public Hearing on whether to approve the permit to grant Montana Renewables an exemption to allow up to 11.5 billion gallons of jet fuel wastewater to be injected into 2 wells by Valier over the next 40 years.</p>
<p>Mayor Wes Seabolt, Public Works Director Glen Howendobler, and Town Clerk Sue Violette attended the public meeting in Conrad. 33 people gave public comment, 32 Commissioners, Mayors, and citizens opposed the approval of this permit. 1 person supported the approval of the permit.</p>
<p>Mayor Seabolt spoke on behalf of the Town of Cascade. He reiterated that the Town’s Wells feeds clean water from the Madison Aquifer to the town and is the Town’s only source of drinking water.  The Town of Cascade made it clear that we do not support this permit.</p>
<p>They have not been allowed to sample the wastewater to verify what is actually going to be injected ​i​nto the aquifer.</p>
<p>The EPA will only review and act upon public comments. (Aquifer Exemption Expansion) The Town urges everyone to submit public comments. The deadline to have public comment is October 13, 2025. You should mail your comments by October 10, 2025, as October 13, 2025, is a holiday and there will be no mail. You can go to the EPA’s website; however, it is not easy to use​, and it is very limited.</p>
<p><strong>Public comments may be mailed to:</strong></p>
<p>Ms. Velrey Lozano</p>
<p>U.S. EPA Region 8</p>
<p>Mail Code: 8WD-SDZU</p>
<p>1595 Wynkoop Street</p>
<p>Denver, CO 80202-1129</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>FYI – Traveling Vendor</title>
            <description>August 22 – August 28, 2025</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/fyi-%E2%80%93-traveling-vendor</link>
            <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 05:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Public Awareness Post</strong></h2>
<p>This is a public awareness post. If you are wondering who is going around Cascade area during the day knocking on doors, it is a University student from Latvia, Agrita Kusnire. She is doing a summer exchange program with Southwestern Advantage selling educational books and apps for families from young toddlers all the way to high school. She is very polite and nice young woman, who does have an accent. This is her 1st week, so if you see her, don’t forget to say hi! Her business is legitimate.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Leaking Gas Line!! </title>
            <description>(Update) It has been repaired.</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/leaking-gas-line</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:03:18 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Gas Main Leak</strong></h2>
<ul><li>Between 1st St N and 2nd St N on 3rd Ave N</li></ul>
<p>PLEASE AVOID THIS AREA!</p>
<ul><li><p>Refrain from any open flames or burning.</p></li>
<li><p>Heavy gas odor is present.</p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Mobile Memory Cafe</title>
            <description>Sponsored by AARP</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/mobile-memory-cafe</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:09:43 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>April 28, 2026</h3>
<ul><li><p>4:00 – 6:00 p.m</p></li>
<li><p>Learn about Memory Care</p></li>
<li><p>Cascade Senior Center</p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>New Town Hall Hours</title>
            <description>Effective Oct 10, 2025</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/new-town-hall-hours</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:18:04 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Town of Cascade</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Announces:</strong> New Town Hall hours</p>
<p><strong><em>Effective Oct. 10, 2025</em></strong></p>
<ul><li>Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.</li>
<li>Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.</li>
<li>Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. <strong><em>Closed to the Public</em></strong></li>
<li>Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.</li>
<li>Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.</li></ul>
<p><strong><em>The office will be closed for lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily for lunch hour.</em></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Ordinance 2026-02</title>
            <description>Regulated Short-Term Rentals</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/ordinance-2026-02</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:51:27 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ORDINANCE 2026-02</p>
<p>AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE SHORT-TERM RENTALS IN THE TOWN OF</p>
<p>CASCADE</p>
<p>WHEREAS, the Town of Cascade (“the Town”) has adopted land development and use
standards to protect public health, safety and welfare and otherwise execute the purposes of
Montana Code Annotated §§ 76-1-102 and 76-2-304;
WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to ensure that there remains an adequate supply of
housing in the Town for permanent residents;
WHEREAS, the Town has the authority to regulate short-term rentals within the limits of
the Town of Cascade; and
WHEREAS, a first reading of this Ordinance was held on <strong>____</strong>, 2026, and a second
reading was held on <strong><strong><strong>_</strong></strong></strong>, 2026, at which time public comment was taken.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL FOR THE
TOWN OF CASCADE:
SECTION 1. A new Chapter to be codified at Title 5 (Business Licenses and
Regulations)
As follows:</p>
<p>Chapter 5.14 SHORT-TERM RENTALS</p>
<p>Sections:
5.14.010 Definitions.
5.14.020 General regulations.
5.14.030 Permitting process and requirements.
5.14.040 Municipal infractions; penalties.
5.14.010 – Definitions.
For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions apply:
A. “Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)” means a self-contained living unit on the same
parcel as a single-family dwelling of greater square footage that includes its own cooking,
sleeping, and sanitation facilities and complies with or is otherwise exempt from any applicable
building code, fire code, and public health and safety regulations adopted pursuant to Title 50,
chapter 2. (Section 76-2-345, MCA.)</p>
<p>2</p>
<p>B. “Duplex” means a residential dwelling on one lot or parcel, divided into two
dwelling units, each intended for residential occupancy but living independently from each other.
C. “Dwelling Unit, Single-family Detached” means a residential dwelling unit on
one lot or parcel not attached or physically connected to any other dwelling except for an
accessory dwelling unit (ADU).
D. “Grandfathered” means a use of land that was allowed under prior regulations, but
which does not conform to these regulations at the time of adoption.
E. “Recreation Vehicle” includes but is not necessarily limited to travel trailers
(including pop-up campers), pickup camper tops when not mounted on a vehicle, motor homes,
tent trailers, as well as the cases, boxes, or containers used for transporting or shipping
recreational equipment, whether or not occupied by such equipment.
F. “Short-term Rental (STR)” means a single-family detached dwelling unit, a
duplex, an ADU, or any other dwelling unit or any unit or group of units in a condominium,
cooperative, timeshare, or owner-occupied residential home, that is offered for a fee for less than
30 days. STRs may be referred to as vacation rentals or resort dwelling units.
G. “Lot” means an individual parcel of land, irrespective of ownership, that can be
identified by legal description, independent of any other parcel of land, using documents on file
in the records of the county clerk and recorder’s office.
H. “Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust,
partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, or any other
legal or commercial entity.</p>
<p>5.14.020 – General regulations.
A. STRs existing within the Town before the zoning regulations in Title 11 were
adopted in 2019, and those currently operating in the General Business zone, are hereby
grandfathered into these regulations and allowed to continue operation. The owners of
grandfathered STRs must apply for and obtain an annual STR permit. If the owner of a
grandfathered STR discontinues the STR use for more than 365 days or fails to renew the annual
STR permit, the STR is no longer grandfathered and the owner must meet all requirements of
these regulations in force and effect at the time of application.
B. New STRs will be allowed only within the commercial zone. The owners of new
STRs must apply for and obtain an annual STR permit.
C. Only single family detached dwelling units, accessory dwelling units (ADU), and
duplex units are eligible for use as an STR. Recreational vehicles are not permitted to be used as
an STR. An STR must comply with all other applicable requirements of the Town’s Zoning
Code.</p>
<p>3</p>
<p>D. STR permits are limited to a maximum of one dwelling unit per lot and per
household. Current and compliant grandfathered STRs are exempt from this rule until the time
those property changes ownership. If a property containing a permitted STR is sold or
transferred, the STR permit is null and void. If the operation of a permitted STR is discontinued
for more than 365 days, the owner must apply for a new permit and be in full compliance with all
regulations in effect at the time of application.
E. STRs must comply with all applicable federal, state, and Town regulations. The
use of an STR permitted by the Town must be initiated within a year of the issuance of the
permit or it must be renewed within a year of the date of issuance. If a permit is terminated, the
property owner will be required to apply for a new permit and be in full compliance with all
regulations in effect at the time of application.
F. Owners of real property with a dwelling unit used as an STR shall occupy the
dwelling unit, a dwelling unit on the same property, or elsewhere within the boundaries of the
Town of Cascade, at least 183 days in a calendar year, per the full-time resident definition in
M.C.A. § 1-1-215.
G. The cost of annual STR permits will be set by the Town Council by resolution.
For multi-family housing, every two units will count as one STR permit.</p>
<p>5.14.030 – Permitting process and requirements.
A. Property owners that wish to rent a dwelling unit as a STR must apply for a
permit from the Town and pay the permit fee set annually by the Council. The STR application
is available at the Town Hall.
B. Annual permits are good from July 1st through June 30th of the following
calendar year.
C. Property owners who have a permitted STRs may auto-renew their STR permit if
they pay the annual renewal fee set annually by the Council in advance of the expiration date.
D. The name and phone number of the property owner, local contact person, or
management company shall be provided on the STR application submitted to the Town. This
property owner, contact person, or management company shall be available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, and be able to arrive at the subject property within one hour at any given
time.
E. All applicants shall provide the Town with proof of State of Montana Public
Accommodation Licensure from the Montana Department of Health and Human Services.
F. The permittee shall provide the Town proof of a Sales Tax Permit from the
Montana Department of Revenue and annual documentation of payment of the State of
Montana’s Lodging Facility Use Tax and Lodging Sales Tax.</p>
<p>4</p>
<p>G. The permittee shall post the Town and State permits on any site that the STR is
advertised on.</p>
<p>5.14.040 Municipal infraction, penalties.
Any person owning, controlling, or managing any STR in violation of this Chapter or any
person owning or controlling any dwelling which is used as an STR in violation of this Chapter
commits a municipal infraction within the exclusive jurisdiction of the City Court of the Town of
Cascade. Violations are punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $300 for each violation.
Every seven (7) days that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
Repeat violations are punishable by a fine of not more than $500 for each repeat violation.
Any person found to have violated this Chapter three times within a one-year period shall
not be permitted to operate an STR within the Town of Cascade for a period of five (5) years.
SECTION 2. Effective date. [This Ordinance] is effective on passage and approval.</p>
<p>First Reading: <strong><strong>___</strong></strong>, 2026
Second Reading: <strong><strong>_</strong></strong>, 2026</p>
<p>PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Cascade, Montana, and
approved by the Mayor of said Town this <strong>__</strong> day of <strong><strong><strong><strong>___</strong></strong></strong></strong>, 2026.
Effective <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>___</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong>, 2026.</p>
<hr>
<p>Wes Seabolt, Mayor</p>
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            <title>Ordinance 2026-03 Establishing a Police Department</title>
            <description>Public Hearing is at Wedsworth Hall 8/13/2026 – 6:00 p.m.</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/ordinance-2026-03-establishing-a-police-department</link>
            <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:16:23 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Ordinance 2026-03</strong></p>
<p><strong>An Ordinance to Establish a Town of Cascade Police Department</strong></p>
<p><strong>AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF CASCADE, MONTANA, CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENT; DEFINING ITS STRUCTURE, POWERS, AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A CHIEF OF POLICE AND OFFICERS; AND ADOPTING MONTANA STATUTORY POLICE STANDARDS.</strong></p>
<p><strong>BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CASCADE, MONTANA:</strong></p>
<p><strong>SECTION 1: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT</strong>
There is hereby created and established the Town of Cascade Police Department. The department shall consist of a Chief of Police and such regular police officers that is authorized and funded through the municipal budget.</p>
<p><strong>SECTION 2: EXECUTIVE SUPERVISION AND APPOINTMENT</strong>
Pursuant to MCA 7-32-4103, the Mayor shall have general supervisory control over the Police Department. The Mayor shall appoint all members and officers of the department. The Police Chief is subject to confirmation by the Town Council. The Mayor may suspend or remove any member of the force in compliance with Montana law.</p>
<p><strong>SECTION 3: OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE</strong>
The Chief of Police shall be the chief executive officer of the department and shall be directly responsible to the Mayor. The Chief shall have charge of the police force, oversee daily operations, maintain custody of department property, and enforce all rules and regulations promulgated by the Mayor.</p>
<p><strong>SECTION 4: POWERS AND DUTIES OF POLICE OFFICERS</strong>
All sworn officers of the department shall have the power and duty to preserve the public peace, prevent crimes, arrest violators of town ordinances and state laws, and execute all warrants or legal processes issued by the town’s local court system.</p>
<p><strong>SECTION 5: POLICE COMMISSION</strong>
To the extent required by MCA Title 7, Chapter 32, a Town Police Commission is established, consisting of three members appointed by the Mayor with the Town Council’s consent. The Commission shall examine applicants for positions on the police force and hear disciplinary charges brought against any officer.</p>
<p><strong>SECTION 6: QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING</strong>
No person shall be appointed as a permanent police officer who does not meet the minimum qualifications established by state law under MCA 7-32-4114 et seq. All hired personnel must complete training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy within the statutory timeframe allowed.</p>
<p><strong>SECTION 7: SEVERABILITY</strong>
If any section, sentence, or clause of this Ordinance is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance.</p>
<p><strong>SECTION 8: EFFECTIVE DATE</strong>
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption by the Town Council.</p>
<p>1st Vote:  Date:  <strong><strong>_</strong></strong></p>
<p>2nd Vote: Date:  <strong><strong>_</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>PASSED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CASCADE, MONTANA, THIS _<strong>_ DAY OF <strong><strong>__</strong></strong></strong>, 20__.</strong></p>
<p>APPROVED: <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong>, Mayor</p>
<p>ATTEST: <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong>, Town Clerk</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Proposed CCSO Contract </title>
            <description>Update on the CCSO proposed contract &amp; negotiations </description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/proposed-ccso-contract</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:35:21 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Update on the Proposed CCSO Contract </strong></h2>
<p>On August 26, the Town of Cascade met with Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter and Cascade County Attorney Josh Racki. Mayor Wes Seabolt, Council President Kristin Riley, Town Clerk Sue Violette, and Attorney Antonia Marra.</p>
<ul><li>The first question asked at our meeting was from the Town’s attorney (Toni Marra): “What is the Town getting above and beyond what the rest of the county gets for the FFY 2025-2026 for the $93k?” There was no answer from the Sheriff or County Attorney.</li>
<li>Sheriff Slaughter asked Mayor Seabolt if he was expecting 20 hours of actual patrol for the Town a week. He stated yes, we want 20 hours of patrol per week in the Town of Cascade. * Sheriff Slaughter stated that we would have to pay for 60 hours to get 20 hours of patrol time. That is 40 hours above what we are currently paying. That would equate to $279,000.</li>
<li>Sheriff Slaughter stated they are willing to do a few local ordinances (ones that align with the county ordinances). Mayor Seabolt asked if that was safety ordinances. Sheriff Slaughter stated no; safety ordinances are civil not criminal.</li>
<li>Sheriff Slaughter stated he would take out of the contract the Town’s fiscal responsibility for law enforcement at the County Rodeo (Cascade Rodeo) and for the Street Dance, since they are private events.</li>
<li>Clerk Violette asked about the 911 quarters that you are asking for an additional appx $7500. The Town residents pay that directly out of their phone bills to the phone carrier, and the state of Montana receives it and sends it directly to the Great Falls Dispatch Center. Sheriff Slaughter stated he thought it may be a pass-through. We informed him it was not. It was an additional charge. Sheriff Slaughter did respond with an email stating they collect additional funds to help pay for the large county dispatch bill, putting some in reserves.</li>
<li>It was also mentioned on Attachment A (CCSO financial budget) that we are being charged for a share of the county’s animal cases.</li>
<li>Sheriff Slaughter did state that if we chose to have our own Police Department, there would still be a SRO provided by the county at the school.</li>
<li>It was discovered that the CCSO had a new contract that we had never seen prior to the meeting. It did delete the CCAO $3,000.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Sheriff Slaughter stated that he would back a Cascade Police Department 110%, and it would actually save the county money if Cascade does start their own Police Department.</strong></p>
<h3>SHERIFF’S COST</h3>
<ul><li><p>Cost for FFY 25 – 26	$93,000</p></li>
<li><p>Cascade County Attorney’s Office	$  3,000 taken out of new contract</p></li>
<li><p>Justice of The Peace	$62,000</p></li>
<li><p>Town Ordinance Officer	$85,000 required by MCA</p></li>
<li><p>Law Enforcement at Cascade Rodeo and Street Dance	$  4,000</p></li>
<li><p>Cost of FFY 26-27	Has not been determined yet – changes yearly until 2030.</p></li></ul>
<p><strong><em>Yearly Cost (2025-2026)                                                                   $244,000</em></strong></p>
<h3>CASCADE POLICE DEPARTMENT COST YEARLY</h3>
<ul><li>Police Chief – fully benefited	$130,000</li>
<li>Dispatch/CAD/RMS/ radios/ body cams	$  20,000</li>
<li>Vehicle/Gas	$    5,000</li>
<li>Insurance/WC	$    5,000</li>
<li>Supplies	$    2,500</li>
<li>Office Supplies	$    1,000</li>
<li>Training	$    5,000</li>
<li>Capital Fund – vehicle replacement	$    5,000</li></ul>
<p><strong><em>Yearly Cost                                                    $   173,500</em></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Rules and Procedures for Special Events</title>
            <description>An Ordinance to establish rules and procedures for special events in the Town of Cascade</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/rules-and-procedures-for-special-events</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:05:14 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To view or download please click on the link below:</p>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.cascademt.gov/uploads/town-of-cascade-_-2025-04-rules-and-procedures-for-special-events.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ordinance2025-04 Rules and Procedures for Special Events in Town of Cascade</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Special Brush Pile Day</title>
            <description>Reminder - This is for Brush, Vegetation, NO Treated Wood, Nails, or Garbage.</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/special-brush-pile-day</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:30:25 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>FEBRUARY 21, 2026</p>
<p>7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.</p>
<p>BY CONTAINER SITE</p>
<p>TOWN OF CASCADE RESIDENTS – FREE</p>
<ul><li><p>(MUST HAVE WATER/SEWER BILL FOR PROOF)</p></li>
<li><p>COUNTY RESIDENTS – $15.00 PER STANDARD PICK-UP BED LOAD</p></li>
<li><p>COMMERCIAL LOADS – ON A CASE-BY- CASE BASIS</p></li></ul>
<p>REMINDER – THIS IS FOR BRUSH, VEGETATION, NO TREATED WOOD, NAILS, OR GARBAGE.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Summer Watering</title>
            <description>Begins May 25th, 2026</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/summer-watering</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:38:53 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our Summer Watering schedule begins May 25th, 2026 and ends on September 23rd, 2026. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Town Council Meeting</title>
            <description>May 14th, 2026</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/town-council-meeting-1</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:30:35 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Town Council Meeting – May 14th, 2026 at Town Hall</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Thursday, May 14, 2026</strong></p>
<p><strong>Town Hall at 6:00 p.m. or immediately following the Public Hearing</strong></p>
<p><strong>Pledge of Allegiance</strong></p>
<p><strong>Reminder to all this meeting is being audio recorded.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Roll Call</strong></p>
<p><strong>Minutes</strong> – Make any corrections to and approve the minutes from the April 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting,</p>
<p><strong>Public Comments are welcome during the Agenda item discussion</strong></p>
<p><strong>Mayor Reports/Updates:</strong></p>
<ul><li>Billings Training – Sue, Wes</li>
<li>Brush Pile Day –May 23 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.</li>
<li>Summer Watering – May 25</li>
<li>Memorial Day Program at 10:00 a.m. Hillside Cemetery – May 25, 2026</li>
<li>Town Hall will be closed on May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day</li></ul>
<p><strong>Does any council member have a conflict of interest on any agenda item?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Attorney</strong></p>
<ol><li>De-annexing   Vidic (Closed Session)</li>
<li>Quit Claim Deed</li></ol>
<p><strong>Sheriff:</strong> Monthly reports – CCSO Proposed Contract</p>
<p><strong>Fire Department:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Consolidated Land Use Board:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Water-Sewer Committee</strong></p>
<ul><li></li></ul>
<ol><li>Utility Billing Adjustment   Report – Water/Sewer Bills: Past due presented</li>
<li>Waste Water updates – None                 Well Updates</li></ol>
<p><strong>Finance Committee:</strong> *Claims Presented. Motion to accept warrants (Action item)</p>
<p><strong>Parks &amp; Recreation Committee:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Streets-Sidewalks-Alley Committee:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Tree Board:</strong> Arbor Day Grant – Tree Planting May 21, 2026</p>
<p><strong>Correspondence:</strong>  Great West Engineering</p>
<p><strong>Unfinished Business</strong></p>
<p><strong>New Business </strong></p>
<ol><li>Ordinance 2026-01 –General Penalty – 1st Vote</li>
<li>FFY 26-27 COLA – 2.8%</li>
<li>Dirt Bikes, Side by Sides, Go Carts on town streets – MCA</li>
<li>Resolution 2026-06 – Adoption  of The Capital Improvement Plan</li></ol>
<p><strong>Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Employee Reports/Updates: Financial Update:</strong>  Monthly Budget vs. Expenditures/Revenues reports</p>
<p><strong>Adjournment:</strong> The next regular meeting will be on June 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at Town Hall.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Town Council Meeting Cancelled for 7-10-25</title>
            <description>Rescheduled for 7-17-2025</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/town-council-meeting-cancelled-for-7-10-25</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:02:57 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Town Meeting Cancelled</strong></h2>
<p>The Town Council Meeting for 7-10-25, has been rescheduled for 7-17-2025</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Town Council Meeting</title>
            <description>April 9, 2026</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/town-council-meeting</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:14:01 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Town Council Meeting – April 9, 2026 at Town Hall</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Thursday, April 9, 2026</strong></p>
<p><strong>Town Hall at 6:00 p.m.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Pledge of Allegiance</strong></p>
<p><strong>Reminder to all this meeting is being audio recorded.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Roll Call</strong></p>
<p><strong>Minutes</strong> – Make any corrections to and approve the minutes from the March 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting,</p>
<p><strong>Public Comments are welcome during the Agenda item discussion</strong></p>
<p><strong>Mayor Reports/Updates:</strong></p>
<ul><li>Council Training “Refresher”, April 22, 2026,
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Town Hall</li></ul>
<p><strong>Does any council member have a conflict of interest on any agenda item?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Attorney</strong></p>
<ol><li>De-annexing   Vidic
<strong>Sheriff:</strong> Monthly reports</li></ol>
<p>CCSO Proposed Contract – Mediation – April 1, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m. – Wedsworth Hall – Public Meeting- Cancelled by Cascade County</p>
<p><strong>Fire Department:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Consolidated Land Use Board:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Water-Sewer Committee</strong></p>
<ol><li>Utility Billing Adjustment   Report – Water/Sewer Bills: Past due presented</li>
<li>Waste Water updates – None                 Well Updates</li></ol>
<p><strong>Finance Committee:</strong> *Claims Presented. Motion to accept warrants (Action item)</p>
<p><strong>Parks &amp; Recreation Committee:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Streets-Sidewalks-Alley Committee:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Tree Board:</strong> Arbor Day Grant – Tree Planting May 21, 2026</p>
<p><strong>Correspondence:</strong>  Great West Engineering</p>
<p><strong>Unfinished Business</strong></p>
<p><strong>New Business</strong></p>
<ol><li>Resolution 2026-04: Amending the Capital Assets and Lease Capitalization</li>
<li>0 Health Insurance Benefits – update</li>
<li>Resolution 2026-05 – Cybersecurity and Incident Response</li></ol>
<p><strong>Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Employee Reports/Updates: Financial Update:</strong>  Monthly Budget vs. <strong>Expenditures/Revenues reports</strong></p>
<p><strong>Adjournment:</strong> The next regular meeting will be on May 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at Town Hall.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Town Hall will be closed due to the storm</title>
            <description>Please call for additional information</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/town-hall-will-be-closed-due-to-the-storm</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:40:06 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We will reopen tomorrow as usual.</p>
<p><img src="/uploads/calendar-banner-istock.jpg"></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Town Meetings Rescheduled</title>
            <description>The Wedsworth Board of Trustees and the Town Council Meeting have been rescheduled to August 21, 2025.</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/town-meetings-rescheduled</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:01:26 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Town Meetings Rescheduled</strong></h2>
<p>The Wedsworth Board of Trustees and the Town Council Meeting have been rescheduled to August 21, 2025.</p>
<ul><li><p>Wedsworth Board of Trustees: 5:30 p.m.</p></li>
<li><p>Public Hearing – Preliminary &amp; Final Budget: 6:00 p.m.</p></li>
<li><p>Town Council Meeting: 6:15 p.m.</p></li></ul>
<p><strong><em>Questions? Contact Town Hall 406-468-2808</em></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Town of Cascade</title>
            <description>PW Summer Help Wanted </description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/town-of-cascade</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:32:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Town of Cascade is now hiring: Public Works Summer Help</p>
<ul><li><p>Public Works Summer Help involves mowing, weed-eating, and miscellaneous tasks</p></li>
<li><p>Competitive wages!!</p></li>
<li><p>If interested, pick up an application at Town Hall, 9 Front Street North, or call 468-2808</p></li></ul>
<p><strong>All applications must be in by March 31, 2026, no later than 5:00 p.m.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Tree Lighting </title>
            <description>Christmas Tree Lighting Tomorrow!</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/tree-lighting</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:28:04 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Town of Cascade </p>
<p>Presents:</p>
<p>The Christmas Tree Lighting</p>
<ul><li><p>December 5, 2025</p></li>
<li><p>5:30 p.m.</p></li>
<li><p>Atkinson Park</p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Veteran&apos;s Day Dinner </title>
            <description>Cascade Senior Center and Community Center FREE Event</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/veterans-day-dinner</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:22:01 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(Free Event!)</p>
<p>The Cascade Senior Center &amp; Community Center invited all veterans and their families to a free dinner honoring veterans on Veterans Day.</p>
<ul><li><p>Nov. 11, 2025 – 4:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.</p></li>
<li><p>Enjoy corned beef, cabbage rolls, and dessert while we honor those who have served.</p></li>
<li><p>Please RSVP by Nov. 10, 2025</p></li>
<li><p>Call 406-468-9883</p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Voter Registration</title>
            <description>Elections soon!</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/voter-registration</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:36:22 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Primary Elections are happening soon! Please Click the link below to visit the Voter Portal.</p>
<ul><li><a href="https://voterportal.mt.gov/WhereToVote.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Voter Information Lookup</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Watering Schedule for City of Eastland Residents</title>
            <description>Odd/Even Outdoor Watering Schedule...</description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/watering-schedule-for-city-of-eastland-residents</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:14:58 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Watering Schedule</strong></h2>
<h3>Odd/Even Outdoor Watering Schedule</h3>
<p>Allowable residential outside watering must be accomplished on a schedule dictated by the last number of the property address as follows;</p>
<p><strong>Addresses ending in odd numbers</strong></p>
<ul><li>Normal Operation: No Restrictions</li>
<li>Stage 1 Restriction: Sunday, Tuesday &amp; Thursday</li>
<li>Stage 2 Restriction: Sunday &amp; Thursday</li>
<li>Stage 3 Restriction: Sunday only</li>
<li>Stage 4 Restriction: No outside watering allowed</li></ul>
<p><strong>Addresses ending in even numbers</strong></p>
<ul><li>Normal Operation: No Restrictions</li>
<li>Stage 1 Restriction: Saturday, Monday &amp; Wednesday</li>
<li>Stage 2 Restriction: Saturday &amp; Wednesday</li>
<li>Stage 3 Restriction: Saturday only</li>
<li>Stage 4 Restriction: No outside watering allowed</li></ul>
<p><strong><em>Note:   During any use restriction period-Stage 1 through 4, all outside watering may only be undertaken from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm</em></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Wills, Trust POAs &amp; Other Confusing Stuff </title>
            <description>Cascade Senior Center Seminar </description>
            <link>https://www.cascademt.gov/news/wills-trust-poas-other-confusing-stuff</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:05:51 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cascade Senior Center Seminar –</p>
<p>WILLS, TRUSTS, POA, &amp; OTHER CONFUSING STUFF</p>
<ul><li><p>April 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.</p></li>
<li><p>BY Randall Knowles</p></li>
<li><p>RSBVP – 406-799-1547</p></li></ul>
<p>Cascade Senior Center 406-468-9883</p>]]></content:encoded>
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