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1. When is Story & Craft Time?

Every Tuesday at 10:30 am!

2. What age of children is Story & Craft time geared toward?

We have children from babies through Preschool age who attend our Story & Craft Time.

3. What do you do during Story & Craft Time?

We have a different theme every week. We read books geared toward that theme and then the children do a craft that is related to the books we read. The children often do free play in the children's area when Story & Craft Time is over.

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1. Can the County apply for grants?

Grants can be applied for

2. How do you track specific grants?

Finance is the guru

3. TSEP grants are due when?

May 1, 2016

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1. When is the library closed?

Never - we're here 24/7 and also have drive-up service!

2. Do you serve coffee???

Yes, indeed!

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1. What does the Manor need for an admission?

• Complete the Manor application.
• Provide necessary medical information to help us determine whether we can meet your needs.
• Contact Social Services at (406)682-7271 to discuss openings available and admission dates.

2. Does Madison Valley Manor accept Medicaid?

Yes, we do. In order to apply for Medicaid, please see Leslie to obtain an application. It does take up to 45 days to become approved for Medicaid.

3. Does Medicare pay for nursing home care?

For the most part, long term care is not covered under Medicare. Under special circumstances Medicare does cover rehabilitation. In order to qualify you must have a 3 day qualifying stay in the hospital and require skilled nursing care- requiring physical, occupational and speech therapy for rehabilitation, wound care.

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1. What is a subdivision?

According to 76-3-103 MCA a subdivision in Montana is defined as a division of land that creates one or more parcels containing less than 160 acres. Also, the creation of condominiums, recreational vehicle parks, and mobile home parks constitute a subdivision.

2. What are major, minor, and subsequent minor subdivisions?

A major subdivision creates 6 or more lots or 6 or more spaces or units in a mobile park, a recreational vehicle park, condominiums, or townhouses. A ‘first” minor subdivision creates five or fewer lots or five or fewer spaces or units in a mobile home park, a recreational vehicle park, condominiums, or townhouses. A ‘subsequent” minor subdivision is defined as a subdivision in an area that has been previously subdivided. A ‘subsequent’ minor subdivision is reviewed as a major subdivision in Madison County.

3. What are the differences between a Major and Minor Subdivision?

Both major and minor subdivisions go through a similar review process. Major subdivisions have a few additional requirements including a public hearing, and an environmental assessment. The second notification letters for a major subdivision are sent by the County Planning Office, whereas the subdivider handles this for a ‘first’ minor subdivision.

4. What is the first step in the subdivision process?

The first step is to schedule a pre-application meeting with the County Planning Office. This is an informational session that helps the subdivider get more familiar with the process and the requirements.

5. What documents are needed during the subdivision application and review process?

A pre-application document, a preliminary plat (subdivision application packet) including water and sanitation information, and a final plat are considered by the county. Also, Overall Development Plans are sometimes required when a project is planned in phases. A copy of the Madison County Subdivision Regulations is available at the Planning Office and also online.

6. What county departments are involved in the process?

The County Planning Office works closely with the developer throughout the subdivision process. The planning staff compiles a staff report and makes recommendations to the County Planning Board. The County Planning Board in turn makes a recommendation to the County Commission. The County Commission makes the decision regarding all preliminary and final plats. The county Sanitarian reviews all water and sanitation information for lots greater than 20 acres (and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reviews all smaller parcels.) The County Weed Board must approve a noxious weed management plan for each new subdivision. Also, the County Office of Emergency Management coordinates the public safety review of all subdivisions.

7. What types of professionals should the subdivider include on the project team?

A licensed surveyor must be retained to prepare the preliminary and final plats. Other professionals t may need to be involved depending on the size and complexity of the project include: a hydrologist, site planner, architect, engineer, wildlife expert, wetlands specialist, geotechnical engineer, traffic engineer, cultural resources specialist, and others.

8. How long does the process take?

The typical time frame for completing a subdivision is approximately 5 to 6 months for preliminary plat review and decision. However, this varies greatly with each individual subdivision. If preliminary plat approval is granted, the sub-divider has a period of 3 calendar years to complete the final plat. A 1-year extension may be granted by the County Commission.

9. What does preliminary plat approval mean?

The preliminary plat approval from the County Commission is essentially the green light that gives the developer assurance that the project will be accepted so long as the conditions of approval have been met before final plat. When all the conditions of preliminary plat approval have been satisfied, the subdivider submits the final plat materials for review by the Planning Office and the County Commission.

10. At what point can the lots be sold?

The lots can be sold after the final plat approval has been granted by the County Commission and the Mylars and supplemental information have been recorded with the County’s Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

11. What costs are associated with a subdivision?

There are several County review fees listed on the Madison County Subdivision Review Fee Schedule located in this packet. Also, surveying, engineering and development costs should be anticipated. A DEQ review fee will apply where proposed lots are less than 20 acres in size.

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1. Where is the Public Health Office?

7 Placer Loop, Virginia City, MT 59755
Turn by mile marker 15 on HWY 287
Red Building behind storage units

2. Where can my child or I recieve immunizations at?

The Public Health Department has offers immunizations by appointment only at the public health office and off-site at Twin Bridges Clinic, Sheridan-Ruby Valley Clinic and in Ennis at Madison Valley Medical Center. We also provide immunizations at the schools during the scheduled Spring and Fall immunization clinics.

3. Can I get travel vaccines through the Public Health Department?

We offer some travel vaccines but due to a large variety we do not keep the vaccines in stock. Generally it takes about a week to have the vaccines shipped. Please call our office and we can discuss the recommended vaccines and if we would be able to provide them to you. We are unable to provide the Yellow Fever Immunization but will be able to provide a list of Yellow Fever Vaccination Clinics in the state of Montana.

4. Can adults and seniors receive vaccines through Public Health?

Yes. We carry a wide array of adult vaccines including Hepatitis A and B along with TDap and Shingles vaccines.

5. What payment options are available?

We have a few different payment options. We are happy to bill insurance if you provide us with your insurance card. We also accept cash and check payment. We have a sliding fee scale available upon request. We are also willing to work with you on a payment schedule in needed.

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1. Where is the Weed Board Office Located?

We are located at 2298 Hwy 287 in Alder. Right at mile marker 23

2. Where can I purchase chemical?

The Weed Department carries the basic chemicals that can be purchased here at the county weed shop. For specialty chemicals you'll have to go to an Ag related retail store.

3. What are Noxious Weeds?

A noxious weed is a weed that has been designated by an agricultural authority as one that is injurious to agriculture or horticultural crops, natural habitats, ecosystems, humans or livestock. Typically they are plants that grow aggressively, multiply quickly without natural controls

4. Does the County have any programs that offer assistance to for weed control?

Yes. In the interest of assisting landowners, subdivisions, and cooperating landowner groups with cost of applying herbicides to control noxious weed, the Madison County Weed Control Board offers a cost share program in which the county will pay 50% of the herbicide and labor up to $1250 excluding, surfactants, and dyes. Please call the office to apply.

5. Can you come spray my property?

No, we can only do county roads and highway right-of-ways. We do have a list of commercial applicators that we can send out to you that has names and numbers of people you can call or we do rent out spray equipment for you to do it yourself. We have 100 gal spray slide-in tanks for $15/per day, 25 gal tanks for $10/per day or we have 3 gal. back pack sprayers that are free to rent.