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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
GREAT FALLS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT/APPEALS
January 7, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Christian Stone called the meeting to order at 3:11 P.M. in the Commission Chambers
at the Civic Center.
ROLL CALL & ATTENDANCE
Great Falls Board of Adjustment/Appeals members present:
Christian Stone, Vice Chair via Phone
Antoinette Collins
Joe McMillen
Great Falls Board of Adjustment/Appeals members absent:
Pete Fontana, Chair
Aspen Northerner
Planning Staff members present:
Lonnie Hill, Deputy Director of Planning & Community Development
Jamie Nygard, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Others present:
None
Mr. Hill affirmed a quorum of the Board was present.
MINUTES
Vice Chair Stone asked if there was a motion to approve the meeting minutes as stated for
November 13, 2025. Mr. McMillan moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Ms. Collins. All
in favor, the minutes were approved 3-0.
CONFLICT DISCLOSURE/EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None.

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Minutes January 7, 2026
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BOARD ACTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
Election of Officers 2026
Mr. Hill stated that the bylaws of the Board of Adjustment/Appeals require that the election of the
Officers take place at the January meeting each year.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
BOARD DISCUSSION AND ACTION
MOTION: That the Board of Adjustment/Appeals elect Christian Stone as the Chair for 2026.
MADE BY: Mr. McMillen
SECOND BY: Ms. Collins
VOTE: Motion Passed 3-0
MOTION: That the Board of Adjustment/Appeals elect Antionette Collins as the Vice Chair
for 2026.
MADE BY: Mr. McMillen
SECOND BY: Ms. Stone
VOTE: Motion Passed 3-0
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Hill mentioned that new code changes, prompted by State law updates, will affect the Board
of Adjustment/Appeals and could potentially lead to the Board's dissolution.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice Chair Stone adjourned the meeting at 3:16 p.m.