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Town Council Adopts Updated Utilities Ordinance and Revised Water/Sewer Service Rates
7/1/2024
On June 25, 2024, the Richey Town Council formally adopted Ordinance Chapter 4.30, "Water and Sewer Systems and the Provision of Water, Sewer, and Garbage Collection Services." Apart from consolidating or rescinding 4 previous ordinances and 14 previous resolutions, the updated Ordinance lays the groundwork for (1) completing the water system improvements project for the entire Town, (2) generating sufficient revenue to cover the costs of providing water and sewer services, and (3) equitably distributing these costs among all residents who benefit from these systems.
2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Is Now Available
6/28/2024
The Town of Richey has published its 2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, which is available at the link below. We are pleased to report that the Town had no violations.
Town Council Considers Revisions to Various Ordinances
6/19/2024
At its regular monthly meeting on June 11, the Richey Town Council adopted the second reading of revisions to Ordinance Chapter 12.04, "Street Closures," to delegate approval of street closure permits to the Town’s administration (instead of the Council) to make the process more timely and efficient.
Final Minutes for May Town Council Meeting and May 21 Working Session
6/18/2024
The final minutes for the May 14 Town Council meeting and for the May 21 Council working session are linked below.
And the Yard Contest Winner Is...
6/17/2024
James and Tia Gorman at 308 North Main Street! The Mayor and Town Council members donated their stipends for the month of June as the prize money, so the Gormans will be receiving around $310. Congratulations!!
Phase II Water Project Construction Update
6/14/2024
GREAT NEWS!! On May 30, the Town reviewed the five construction bids it received for Phase II of the water main replacement project. Having this many interested contractors made the bid process much more competitive this time around, and as a result, the Town will be able to replace 12 full blocks of water mains this summer! Second Street East, 1st Street East, 1st Street West, and 2nd Street West will all be upgraded between Royal Ave. and Railroad Ave. The Town Council has officially accepted the bid from Easton Companies, out of Bozeman, which expects to begin construction during the second half of August and complete the work before the cold weather sets in. We will continue to post updates as they become available, and if you have any questions in the meantime, please contact the Town Office. Thanks!
Two Public Hearings and Town Council Special Meeting on June 25
6/13/2024
The Richey Town Council will hold two public hearings on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office/Fire Hall.
Garbage Update for June 7
6/7/2024
UPDATE: Commercial dumpsters will be fully emptied on Saturday morning, June 8. We apologize for the further delay and appreciate your patience.
Monthly Town Council Meeting and Two Public Hearings On June 11
6/7/2024
The Richey Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office/Fire Hall. A link to the agenda is provided below.
Garbage Update for June 6
6/6/2024
Commercial dumpsters will be fully emptied either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning this week due to G&G truck maintenance. In the meantime, the dumpsters will be partially emptied by hand. All residential totes are being emptied as normal Thursday morning.
FINAL REMINDER: Local Government Review Primary Is Tomorrow, June 4
6/3/2024
At tomorrow's primary election, all Town of Richey residents will have the option to vote for or against establishing a study commission to examine the power, form, and plan of the Town’s government and to submit recommendations on the government. Richey is a Commission-Executive (Council-Mayor) form of government, which is by far the most commonly adopted form of municipal government in Montana. Thank you in advance for participating in this very important civic activity!
Last Call For Yard Clean-Up Contest!
6/3/2024
Submit your entry to the Town Office by 5:00 p.m. today, June 3, for your chance to win around $300!
Two Town of Richey Public Hearings on June 11
5/31/2024
The Town Council of the Town of Richey will hold two public hearings on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office/Fire Hall in conjunction with the Council’s regular monthly meeting.
Driving In Town Limits
5/30/2024
NOTICE: Under Montana Code Annotated, a person may not operate/drive any motorized vehicle or off-highway/recreational vehicle on a public highway, road, street, or alleyway unless that person has a valid Montana driver’s license and the vehicle is also licensed and registered. The Town of Richey also has long-standing ordinances that state it is unlawful to drive on the Town’s public-access streets and alleyways without a driver’s license and proper vehicle registration and plates. It is unlawful for minors without valid Montana driver's licenses to operate any motorized vehicle within Town limits. The streets, alleyways, and boulevards of the Town are not for recreational vehicle entertainment. Their purpose is for properly licensed drivers to transport themselves and goods from point A to point B in a responsible manner. They also must be kept open for emergency access of fire trucks and the ambulance.
Final Minutes for April Town Council Meeting and for March 26 and April 2 Working Sessions
5/24/2024
The final minutes for the April 9 Town Council meeting and for the March 26 and April 2 working sessions are linked below.