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Online Property Tax Payments Now Available in Plains
Pay your property taxes securely and conveniently online. Search for your property and access your tax information.
Pay for Additional Town Services Online in Plains
Make payments for a variety of other town services and fees through this portal.
Convenient Online Utility Bill Payments for Plains Residents
Manage and pay your utility bills, including water and sewer services, through our secure online system.
Town of Plains Introduces Online Payment Portal
Town Of Plains Welcome to our online payment portal! Here you can conveniently pay your taxes, utility bills, and other town services. We are committed to providing our residents with efficient and accessible ways to manage their payments. Please select an option below to get started.
Track Your Utility Usage with Columbus's Online Account History
View your Account History, including past utility bills, payment records, and statements. This feature provides a comprehensive overview of your service usage and transactions with the City of Columbus.
Convenient Online Utility Bill Payments Available in Columbus
Pay your Utility Bill securely online. View your current balance and make a payment with a credit card, debit card, or electronic check. Your payment will be processed promptly and reflected on your account.
Sanders County Commissioners to Meet May 1st
Sanders County Commissioners Meeting Date: May 1st, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Sanders County Courthouse, Room 102 Agenda items will include budget discussions, public works updates, and any other business brought before the board. Full agenda will be available on the county website prior to the meeting.
Sanders County Fair Announces Annual Event - Save the Date!
Annual Sanders County Fair Get ready for a weekend of fun, food, and festivities at the Sanders County Fair! We're busy planning an unforgettable event for the entire community. Stay tuned for exact dates and a full schedule of activities including live music, contests, and much more! #SandersCountyFair #CommunityFun
Community Input Sought at Zoning Ordinance Public Hearing May 15th
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Sanders County is holding a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the County Zoning Ordinance. The amendment specifically addresses changes to agricultural zone definitions and permitted uses. All interested citizens are invited to attend and express their views. Date: May 15th, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Sanders County Courthouse, Room 102
Swimming Pool
The Dutton swimming pool is a great place to cool off and have fun with the kids. We offer swimming lessons, both group and private, as well as private parties. Join us this summer for loads of fun! You can also sponsor a day of FREE swimming for everyone for $150!!! Pool Prices 2025: Daily Fee Day Swim $2.00 Night Swim $2.00 Lessons (not included in passes anymore) Regular Sessions $40 Private Sessions $70 Passes Single= $40/$60 Family up to 4= $100/$120* 5-7= $130/$150* 8+= $150/170* *Out of District Passes add $20.00 (This is for anyone who does not pay In-Town Taxes) Pool Parties and Sponsorships 2 Hours for $125 each additional hour $50 Sponsor a whole day for $150
Bill Payment
NEW PAYMENT PORTAL!! We're excited to announce that our new Citizen Portal is now live! Getting started is easy—just locate the WEB ID on the lower right of your bill. Once you have it, simply click the portal link, choose "Go to Payment Portal," and then select "Register" in the upper right corner to set up your account. With your account, you'll gain access to helpful tools for managing your account independently. Plus, don’t forget to set up your notification preferences to receive timely alerts for water outages or other important public safety updates. Stay connected and informed, right as things happen CITIZEN PORTAL LINK Support Phone Number for citizens: (855) 327-7046
Angel Fund
Neighbors helping neighbors. The Angel Fund helps Dutton households facing temporary hardship with their water and sewer bills. Find assistance Help a neighbor Local support. Essential service. Dignity first. Water & sewer relief Community funded Confidential review A little help.A way forward. A job loss, medical event, emergency expense, or fixed-income gap can make it hard to keep up. The Angel Fund provides temporary, needs-based assistance to households that meet these requirements: Your service address is within the Town’s utility service area. You are the account holder or a verified adult resident at that address. You can demonstrate a temporary financial hardship. Your account is past due or at documented risk of shutoff. Awards require Town Council approval. Contact the Town Office about current funding and the next review date. How to apply Your request is handled confidentially. Contact the Town Office Call 406-476-3311 or visit 11 Main Street West to request an application. Submit your application Include your service address, utility account number, hardship explanation, requested amount, verification permission, and good-faith/repayment response. Return it in person, in a sealed envelope through the dropbox, or by mail. Ask the office for mailing instructions. Council reviews your request Staff verifies the application and prepares an anonymous summary. Council reviews requests every three months and votes by Application ID and amount. Approved assistance is credited directly to your utility account. Be someone’s helping hand. The Angel Fund is supported by voluntary donations from individuals, businesses, civic groups, and community fundraisers. Your generosity helps a neighbor through a difficult stretch. Give by check Make checks payable to:Town of Dutton - Angel Fund. Bring your donation to the Town Office at 11 Main Street West, or call for mailing instructions. A written receipt confirms your donation amount and date. Give with your bill Ask the Town Office whether an add-on Angel Fund donation is available with your water bill. A small contribution can be a meaningful act of support for another household. Bring people together Churches, civic groups, businesses, and neighbors can organize a community drive or fundraiser. Contact the Town Office to coordinate your support for the Angel Fund. Your generosity. Handled with care. Donations are tracked in a dedicated Town accounting ledger. Applications are kept secure, and Council reviews anonymous summaries by Application ID. Public reporting uses totals and counts without identifying applicants. Assistance is a credit to the household’s utility account, with no cash payouts. Contact the Town Office for information about the fund and available public summaries. Good questions. Clear answers. What costs are covered by the Angel Fund?The fund helps with eligible water and sewer charges. Assistance is applied directly to the utility account. Non-utility debts and unrelated municipal charges are not covered. Do I have to repay the assistance?The application asks whether you are willing to repay some or all of the assistance if your finances improve. Repayment for first-time assistance is voluntary unless Council specifies otherwise. Repeat requests may involve additional good-faith requirements. Ask the Town Office about any conditions that apply to your request. What if I have a shutoff notice or need help quickly?Contact the Town Office promptly at 406-476-3311 and explain your situation. Reviews take place every three months. Ask staff about your account status, the next review date, and any available arrangements while you wait.
Forms and Ordinances
Town of Dutton Montana City Forms — Town of Dutton Printable Forms: Construction Application Employment Application Angel Fund Application Public Records Request Policy and Form Town Ordinances Town of Dutton Ordinance Book pdf
Fire Department
Town of Dutton Montana Fire Department — Town of Dutton Dutton Volunteer Fire Department Teton County burn permits are now available online. You can apply, pay for, and print out your burn permit all from home! You can pay by Debit/Credit card or Electronic check by entering your account info off of one of your checks. It is super easy to do, and very convenient.Dutton Fire Department wants to remind you to have plenty of water on hand before you burn, don't burn in high winds, and most importantly STAY SAFE! Lets join together in helping to make this fire season an uneventful one! Burn Permits Contact Us Phone: 406-467-3311 Chief: Evan Gouchenour: [email protected] Assistant Chief: Chance Ostberg: [email protected] (406)788-1118 Assistant Chief: Russell Palmerton: [email protected]
Town Office
Dutton Town Office The office for the town of Dutton is also the fire hall, located at 11 Main Street West. We handle all town business including water/sewer billing, construction applications, and dog licensing. We are always more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the town. Mayor Susan Fleshman is in the Office Monday through Thursday 10-1. Public Works Director/Clerk/Finance Officer Jeremiah Kjensmo is in the Office Monday through Friday 8-1. Assistant Clerk/Billing Clerk Sayde Wallace is in the Office Monday through Friday 8-1. Public Works Assistant Evan Gouchenour is in the Office Monday through Friday 8-1. Council Members Frank (Pete) Klein, Patricia Bayala, Candace Ellsworth, and Collette Wilson are at the Office for the Town Council Meetings that are held on the first Monday of every month, unless that happens to land on an observed holiday, in which case the time and date will be posted with the meeting agenda. Dutton Town Council Meeting Agenda Once a year, in compliance with the MT Department of Environmental Quality, the Town of Dutton releases it's annual Consumer Confidence Review. This report validates that our water is safe potable drinking water. This years report may be read or downloaded at any time by clicking the button below. As always we are happy to report the safety of our water, and that we are in full compliance with all monitoring requirements. dutton Water Consumer Confidence Report Every year Cities and Towns are required to submit an Annual Financial Report to the State. Here is our AFR for the year ending on June 30th, 2025. Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year 2025 Contact Us Phone: 406-476-3311 Fax: 406-476-3331 Town Email: [email protected]
Town of Dutton Council Meeting Agenda
Town of Dutton Council Meeting Agenda Monday, September 14, 2026 Town Hall 11 Main St West 7:00 pm 7:00 p.m. Budget Hearing Public Comment on Budget Close Budget Hearing 7:15/7:30 Regular Council Meeting Public Comment The Town Council would like to remind everyone in attendance that public comment is for members of the public to give input on public matters, not personal issues. To avoid violations of privacy, a member of the public wishing to address the Council will NOT be allowed to make any personal comments about any staff member. In order to maintain order and allow everyone the opportunity to speak, the Mayor may choose to limit an individual’s time. By law, the Council cannot take any action on matters that are brought up during public comment. Aug 3, 2026, Town Council Meeting Minutes & Aug 11, 2026, Emergency Procurement Resolution Minutes Current Bills 26-27 Budget Approval Dan Schuler Fence Construction Application Upcoming Holiday(s) Mayor Report Set Next Meeting Closing Comments Adjourn TOWN OF DUTTON PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR DUTTON RESIDENTS The Town of Dutton will be holding a Public Informational Meeting to discuss the ongoing issues the Town has been experiencing with its water pumps, as well as the solutions the Town is currently looking at to address these issues. WHEN Thursday, September 10, 2026, 7:00 pm WHERE Dutton Senior Citizens Center WHAT WE WILL DISCUSS The current issues with the Town's water pumps What the Town has been experiencing Solutions the Town is currently looking at to address the pump issues Possible repairs or replacements What these issues may mean for the Town and its residents An opportunity for residents to ask questions and receive information PLEASE JOIN US! The Town encourages residents to attend and learn more about the situation affecting our community's water system. Your questions and concerns are important to us. TOWN OF DUTTON Keeping our community informed. Annual Consumer Confidence Report CCR
Beautification Days
Beautification Days VOLUNTEERS NEEDED CONTACT JONI MOSHER [email protected] Thompson Falls is a beautiful place to live and we want to maintain that beauty! You can help by being a part of Beautification Days. Our objective for this annual event is to both encourage people to "spruce up, clean up, pickup" as well as assist those who are unable to do the work themselves. Sign Up for April 16th, 17th and 18th, 2026 Thompson Falls Beautification Days is a community wide collaboration. We hope you will contribute some of your time on these dates or any other dates to help make Thompson Falls a cleaner and more beautiful place in which to live. We are "Better Together!" Don't leave the volunteer work to others, or it might not get done! Your help is needed and appreciated. A Little Background on Beautification Days: It all started with a need for a trash can in the front of the library. The library asked the Chamber to help purchase a new garbage can so visitors had a place to toss garbage before entering the library. Like flowers begin to grow and bloom each spring, the idea occurred to a group of Thompson Falls residents, that one garbage receptacle could blossom into something more significant – a whole bouquet of programs that work to clean up and beautify the community, which is what is now known as Thompson Falls Beautification Days. Now, a few years later, headed up by the Thompson Falls Main Street group, a long list of volunteers, organizations, businesses, government agencies and schools work together to clean up the community. It is no longer all about adding garbage cans to fight litter, but the idea has branched off into many different facets including a focused effort to assist town residents with special needs to keep their yards looking great. Other elements include awards and recognition, school art projects, student volunteerism programs, public service, education, special yearly projects and an overall effort to clean out the cobwebs from winter and haul that junk out of town. Making the Thompson Falls area sparkle each spring is a community wide effort that needs community wide support. Mark your calendar today, dig out your pruning shears and gardening gloves and sign up for this three day event which takes place usually the 3rd week in April of every year. Special Residential Projects Provides assistance in yard clean-up, pruning, and/or hauling debris to the refuse site for elderly or disabled residents. We are still looking for someone who could step up to be the Project Leader for this program. Contact Joni Mosher at [email protected] Transfer Site: The Thompson Falls Transfer Site at 5376 MT Hwy. 200 is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 9-4:45, Sunday 11-4:45. (CLOSED ON FRIDAY) Accepted: Clean, flattened cardboard, aluminum cans, batteries, metal, oil, tires during Beautification Days @ the Thompson Falls Site. Used paint cans are accepted with regular trash, provided the paint is dry. To dry, leave the lid off or add sawdust or cat litter. Free Junk Vehicle removal: https://www.co.sanders.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/244/Junk-Vehicle-Release-Form-PDF - Poster Contest - Sponsors & Supporters Starts in January each year to create a "keep our community beautiful" awareness in our elementary children. The artist of the best poster in each grade is given an "art basket" prize funded by First Security Bank. These posters become the basis of the flyers publicizing Beautification Days. Posters are judged in March, awards will be given out the end of March. Children's art posters, Beautification Days and Thumbs Up flyers will be put up throughout the businesses in town the last week in March. - Thumbs Up Awards - Recognizes the efforts of residents, businesses, and institutions in maintaining the attractiveness of their properties in Thompson Falls. Each year, 3 awards are given out in 3 categories: Residentiall, business, institution. Recognition is based on Most improved and/or consistently maintained, with continuous effort in property upkeep. Nominations are mailed to: P.O. Box 333, Thompson Falls, MT 59873 by the end of May. Judging will be conducted, with awards to be announced by mid-June. Funding for the purchase of the Thumbs Up plaques is generously provided by First Security Bank, Valley Bank and Whitefish Credit Union. Demonstrations 2025 Poster Beautification Days Winners
Town of Plains Streamlines Payments with Online Portal
Online Payments Make your Town of Plains payments easily and securely through our online portal. We accept payments for: - Water & Sewer Bills - Property Taxes - Other Town Fees Click here to access the payment portal: [Link to payment portal] For any payment-related inquiries, please contact the Town Hall.
City of Columbus Offers Online Payment for Fines and Fees
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City of Columbus Launches Online Payment Portal
Welcome to the City of Columbus Online Payment Portal. This portal allows you to pay your bills and fees online. Please select the service you wish to pay for below. If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at (406) 322-5311.
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