Moonlight Basin Montana Acquisitions LLC, a property development company operating at Big Sky, has requested an increase to the maximum number of residential units it can build on its 8,700-acre resort property. The company also requested to build 100 additional units in an environmentally sensitive area known as Moonlight Territory.
Compared the rest of the Western United States right now the snowpack in Montana is looking very, very good. Snowpack totals for Jan. 1, 2018 from snow courses and SNOTEL sites in Montana and the rivers that feed Wyoming are near to well above normal in all basins of the state.
ENNIS -- During its meeting on March 8, Ennis council tabled action on adopting county subdivision regulations until a special meeting on March 13. Council plans to adopt the county subdivision regulations until new town regulations have been reviewed and approved.
VIRGINIA CITY -- The Madison County Commission appointed five members to a rejuvenated housing advisory board during its March 6 meeting. The commission voted to reestablish the disbanded board and advertise for candidates earlier this year.
MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISPATCH LOG
3/4/18 – 3/10/18
3/4/18
Theft Complaint in 2100 Blk MT Hwy 287 Alder
Theft Complaint on Madison Dr Ennis
Disturbance in 5300 Blk MT Hwy 41 N Silver Star
Citizen Assist in 400 Blk E Poppleton St Sheridan
3/5/18
Madison County Commissioners tabled an official development plan submitted by Moonlight Basin, per a request from Moonlight’s representatives Kevin Germain and Christina Calabrese.
Shanafelt case postponed
Raymond T. Shanafelt appeared at the Madison County Courthouse on March 12 for an initial appearance. Shanafelt is being charged with one count false claim to public agency after an incident in Madison County in March 2014.
Shanafelt appeared without council and his case was postponed.
Depaoli initial appearance after failure to appear
Dalton Furie Depaoli appeared at the Madison County Courthouse on March 5, for an initial appearance and arraignment. Depaoli pleaded not guilty to one count failure to register as a violent offender. Depaoli was released on a previously posted bond.
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