Sewer Board Power Struggle Continues

SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Sewer District’s regular board meeting July 19 plunged in and out of chaos as Board President Mike Boltz duked it out with the three newly elected Directors Beth Hutchinson, Troy Spence and Juli Cole. The three accused Boltz of abusing his power as president and attempted to adjourn the meeting. Boltz hurled threats of legal action to remove them from the board and refused to allow them to add items to the agenda.

After 25 minutes of public comment Spence moved to adjourn the meeting. Cole seconded the motion and Hutchinson immediately “called the question.” She s...