Benton County public meetings in 2024

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including the approval of Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund projects for 2025‑27. The meeting also includes a review of regional housing updates, a proposal to revise fees for land‑use and planning services, and a discussion of naming suggestions for the county‑owned building at 4185 SW Research Way. Additional updates will be provided on the county fleet, public health, and the Sustainable Materials Management Plan.

• Approval of Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Projects for 2025‑27 – Gary Stockhoff, Public Works
• Revising fees for Land Use and Planning Division services (Order No. D2024-060) – Petra Schuetz, Community Development
• Resource naming suggestions for the county‑owned building at 4185 SW Research Way – Rachel McEneny, County Administrator
• Benton County Fleet Update – Gary Stockhoff, Deven Kephart, Public Works; Greg Munn, Financial Services
• Health Services Structure Status Report – April Holland, Health Services; Lacey Mollel, Community Health Centers; Rick Crager, Assistant County Administrator

The Benton County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025-27 Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) projects, including the OSU Mobility Hub, and conditionally approved the COG 3 Senior Companion Program. The Board also named the county-owned building at 4185 Southwest Research Way the Barbara Ross Building (2-1). A motion to direct staff to return in January 2025 with recommendations to create a Regional Housing Committee was approved. The Board adopted Order #D2024-060 revising land use and planning fees effective January 1, 2025, with a change striking the final paragraph.

• Approved 2025-27 STIF projects ($7,867,098 payroll, $565,040 population-funded) (3-0)
• Conditionally approved COG 3 Senior Companion Program pending STIF Committee review (3-0)
• Named 4185 SW Research Way building the Barbara Ross Building (2-1)
• Directed staff to return in January 2025 with Regional Housing Committee recommendations (3-0)
• Adopted Order #D2024-060 revising land use and planning fees effective Jan 1, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar including road district appointments (3-0)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a goal‑setting meeting on December 10, 2024. The agenda includes a sponsorship request for the January 30, 2025 Hands Across Corvallis fundraising event, a consideration of membership in the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce, and the start of a naming process for the building at 4185 SW Research Way. Commissioners will also discuss the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program, receive presentations from the Assessment Department and Economic Development Office, and set 2025 committee assignments and government comment schedules.

• Sponsorship request for the Jan 30 2025 Hands Across Corvallis fundraising event
• Consideration of membership in the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce
• Initiation of building naming process for 4185 SW Research Way
• Discussion of the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program
• 2025 Commissioners’ Committee Assignments

The Benton County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,000 sponsorship for the Corvallis Public Schools Foundation's Hands Across Corvallis event, renewed its Philomath Chamber of Commerce membership for $275, and initiated a building naming process for 4185 SW Research Way. The board also directed staff to schedule a public hearing on a CPACE program ordinance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Hands Across Corvallis (3-0)
• Approved $275 Philomath Chamber of Commerce membership renewal (3-0)
• Initiated naming process for 4185 SW Research Way building (3-0)
• Directed staff to schedule CPACE public hearing and first reading (3-0)

General

Commissioners will receive updates on county facilities and the Behavioral Health Deflection Program. They will consider several new business items, including adopting a resolution for the Philomath Enterprise Zone school support fee, revising Fair Board bylaws and its event‑center management agreement, approving new fee schedules for Natural Areas, Parks and Events, and voting on the AFSCME 2024‑2027 collective bargaining agreement.

• Adoption of Resolution No. R2024-023 for Philomath Enterprise Zone School Support Fee
• Revisions to Fair Board bylaws
• Revisions to the Memorandum of Agreement for Event Center and Fairgrounds Management
• Approval of Natural Areas, Parks, and Events fee schedules (Order No. D2024-071)
• Approval of AFSCME 2024‑2027 collective bargaining agreement

General

The Board of Commissioners will discuss budget priorities for 2025-27 and establish 2025 legislative priorities. The body is also reviewing the 2025 Public Works fee schedules and the County Administrator's 2024-25 goals.

• 2025 Public Works Fee Schedules, Order No. D2024-054
• Application for an Innovative Mobility Program Grant for a Rural Shuttle Service Feasibility Study
• Order No. D2024-058 regarding banking services and designation of funds custodian
• Proclamation No. P2024-023 for National Rural Health Day
• Executive session regarding labor negotiations

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a goal‑setting work session, review and approve minutes from February 15 and April 9, 2024 meetings, discuss compliance measures for the Endangered Species Act and floodplain regulation, receive updates on sustainability plans and county administration, and then convene an executive session to discuss labor negotiations.

• Approve February 15, 2024 Goal‑setting Meeting Minutes
• Approve April 9, 2024 Goal‑setting Meeting Minutes
• Pre‑Implementation Compliance Measures related to Endangered Species Act and Floodplain Regulation (30 min)
• Sustainable Materials Management Plan Update (15 min)
• Executive Session on labor negotiations (ORS 192.660[2][d])

General

The Board of Commissioners will review transit programs, road naming, and property tax payments. The body is also considering the addition of a post-Thanksgiving holiday to the county calendar.

• Formal adoption of the Benton County Emergency Operations Plan 2024
• Review and approval of Benton Area Transit Federal Section 5310 and 5311 Programs
• Naming of Rosenast Road Private Road No. 3350 (Order No. D2024-057)
• Acceptance of easements for the Corvallis to Albany Path: Pilkington to Merloy Avenue
• Order No. D2024-056 to authorize advance property tax payments for tax year 2024-2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for information sharing and work sessions. The agenda includes updates on regional services and a scheduled executive session regarding labor negotiations.

• Work session on 211 Services in Benton County
• Update on Continuum of Care for Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties
• Update from Water District No. 22 of the Oregon Water Resources Department
• Presentation by Valley Neighbors for Environmental Quality and Safety
• Executive session regarding labor negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and address routine items such as the consent calendar and public comments. Old business includes a decision on the 2025 Environmental Health Fees, which is listed as not approved. The board may also convene an executive session as required by state law. No other specific projects or contracts are on the agenda.

• Proclamation of October 2024 as Great Shakeout Month (Proclamation #P2024-020)
• Review and approve agenda
• Consider approval of 2025 Environmental Health Fees (not approved)
• Potential executive session under ORS [number] (statute title)
• Work session and consent calendar items

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a goal‑setting work session on October 8, 2024. After approving a consent calendar that includes ratifying Order No. D2024‑053 appointing Charlene Carroll and David Livesay to the Disposal Site Advisory Committee, the board will discuss three presentation topics: a proposed merger of the Albany and Corvallis metropolitan planning areas, a National Institute of Corrections technical assistance request, and an update from the Sustainable Materials Management Plan Task Force. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to consider labor‑negotiation matters and performance‑review issues.

• Ratify Order No. D2024-053 appointing Charlene Carroll and David Livesay to the Disposal Site Advisory Committee
• Presentation on merger of the Albany Area Metropolitan Planning Area (AAMPO) and the Corvallis Area Metropolitan Planning Area (CAMPO)
• National Institute of Corrections technical assistance request presented by Sheriff Jef Van Arsdall
• Sustainable Materials Management Plan Task Force update
• Executive session on labor negotiations and performance reviews

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will review the agenda, approve the August 20 meeting minutes, and discuss several new business items. Items include a property transfer to Albany, a new 2025 Environmental Health fee schedule, a grievance settlement memorandum, and updates on grant support letters and ARPA funding. The meeting will also include a facilities update and an executive session on labor negotiations.

• Transfer of County-owned Property to the City of Albany (Order No. D2024-052)
• Adoption of the 2025 Environmental Health Fee Schedule
• Memorandum of Agreement: Grievance Settlement for uninterrupted meal and rest periods
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Status Report
• Letters of support for jail‑based medications grant and invasive pests grant

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several task force updates and program reports. The meeting includes a decision on a school support fee rate for the Enterprise Zone and a membership renewal for the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce.

• Resolution No. R2024-023 Establishing an Enterprise Zone School Support Fee Rate
• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Renewal
• Proclamation No. P2024-019 designating September as National Preparedness Month
• Enterprise Permitting Systems Project Report
• Sustainable Materials Management Plan Task Force Update

The Benton County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution R2024-023, setting the Enterprise Zone School Support Fee Rate at 15%, as requested by Corvallis Public Schools. The board also approved a $250 sponsorship for CARDV's Safe Families Breakfast, renewed the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce membership for $745, and proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month. All decisions were unanimous (3-0).

• Adopted Resolution R2024-023 establishing Enterprise Zone School Support Fee Rate (3-0)
• Approved $250 sponsorship for CARDV Safe Families Breakfast (3-0)
• Renewed Albany Area Chamber of Commerce membership for $745 (3-0)
• Proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month (3-0)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a goal‑setting work session. Commissioners will discuss a resolution to establish the Enterprise Zone School Support Fee rate and receive updates on the Fairgrounds strategic plan, agritourism, sustainable materials management, and broadband. An executive session will be convened to address labor negotiations.

• Resolution to establish the Enterprise Zone School Support Fee rate
• Fairgrounds Strategic Plan update
• Agritourism discussion
• Sustainable Materials Management Plan Task Force update
• Broadband update

The Benton County Board of Commissioners held a goal-setting meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed establishing a 15% Enterprise Zone School Support Fee rate, reviewed the Fairgrounds Strategic Plan, considered allowing food trucks for wineries zoned Agricultural Industrial, and received updates on broadband and proclamations. No action was taken on these items.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Discussed setting Enterprise Zone School Support Fee at 15% (no action)
• Reviewed Fairgrounds Master Plan projects and funding options (no action)
• Discussed allowing food trucks for wineries in Agricultural Industrial zones (no action)
• Received broadband update; no action taken
• Discussed event and proclamation priorities; staff to return with proposal

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will discuss a grant application to the Health Resources and Services Administration for new access points. Commissioners will also vote on an updated social media policy and hold a public hearing on transferring jurisdiction of NW Gibson Hill Road to the City of Albany. Additional items include a proclamation for National Suicide Prevention Month and updates from regional councils and county departments.

• Public Hearing – Transfer jurisdiction of NW Gibson Hill Road to City of Albany (Order No. D2024-051)
• New Business – Approval to apply for New Access Points Funding Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration
• New Business – Approval of Updated Social Media Policy A114
• Work Session – Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments update
• Proclamation – September 2024 declared National Suicide Prevention Month (Proclamation P2024-017)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on affordable housing and regional health and sustainability plans. The body will also consider a winery outlet application and a grant for electric vehicle charging stations.

• Application for New Outlet, Primary Location for a Winery for Willamette Cider Works, dba Waldbusser Cider Works
• Grant Approval for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• External Fleet Program – 2023-25 Budget Note Report
• Affordable and Supportive Housing Projects Update
• Executive Session regarding labor negotiations

General

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a goal-setting work session to discuss various county projects and updates. The session includes discussions on the 2025 legislative session and county facilities.

• 2025 Legislative Session discussion
• Electric Vehicle Plan update for Benton County Facilities
• County Website Project update
• Draft Wildfire Hazard Plan engagement
• Executive session for labor negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review updates on broadband, facilities, and economic development. The body is deciding on the transfer of NW Gibson Hill Road to the City of Albany and modifications to water user deposit requirements for the Alsea Service District.

• Order No. D2024-049: Modification of deposit requirements for Alsea Service District water users
• Order No. D2024-051: Transfer of jurisdiction of NW Gibson Hill Road to the City of Albany
• Resolution No. R2024-022: Statement of support for flavored tobacco restrictions
• Request for permission to apply for one-time funding for Coordinated Homeless Response Office
• Republic Services presentation of 2023 Annual Hauling and Coffin Butte Pacific Region Compost reports

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold work sessions on a Behavioral Health Deflection Program and proposed county timber revenue options. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Americans with Disabilities Month and a membership renewal for the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments.

• Proclamation P2024-016: July 2024 as Americans with Disabilities Month
• Work session: Behavioral Health Deflection Program
• Work session: Proposed County Timber Revenue Options
• Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments Fiscal Year 2024-25 membership renewal and dues

General

The Board of Commissioners is holding a goal-setting work session to discuss several county initiatives. Topics include updates to the Sustainable Materials Management Plan and next steps for the Historic Courthouse. The board will also review the 2024 Pay Equity Analysis and organizational demographics.

• Sustainable Materials Management Plan update and timeline
• Next steps for the Historic Courthouse
• 2024 Pay Equity Analysis and organizational demographics
• Introduction of Deven Kephart, Fleet Manager

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss food truck and winery approvals and updates on county facility construction. The meeting also includes votes on transportation grant applications and a contract between Linn and Benton Counties and the Oregon Youth Authority.

• Approval to apply for Transportation Growth Management Program Grants (Resolutions R2024-020 and R2024-021)
• Approval of contract between Oregon Youth Authority and Linn and Benton Counties
• Discussion regarding food truck and winery approvals
• Update on new construction at Benton County facilities
• Delegation of Solid Waste Advisory Council duties (Order No. D2024-048)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss a modified proposal for the Health Services structure and an annual contract with Linn County for youth detention beds. Work sessions include a public health update and a needs assessment report for the South Corvallis Food Hub. The agenda also includes several advisory board appointments.

• Modified proposal for Health Services structure
• Discussion of annual contract with Linn County for youth detention beds
• Grant application for McBee Campground improvements
• South Corvallis Food Hub Needs Assessment Report presentation
• Renewal of annual liquor licenses for Fiscal Year 2024-25

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a goal-setting work session to receive updates on Benton Area Transit and the Sustainable Materials Management Plan. The meeting includes reviews of draft documents regarding National Flood Insurance Program and Endangered Species Act compliance. Staff will also discuss streamlining meeting minutes and the 2024 summer meeting schedule.

• Benton Area Transit update
• National Flood Insurance Program and Endangered Species Act compliance drafts
• Sustainable Materials Management Plan update
• Streamlining Board of Commissioners meeting minutes
• Executive session for labor negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the approval of Supplemental Countywide Budget No. 241201. The agenda also includes discussions on coordinated homeless response and an amendment to InterGovernmental Agreement #6522. Additionally, work sessions are scheduled for updates on fire response roles and county facilities.

• Public hearing for Supplemental Countywide Budget No. 241201
• Discussion and action regarding Stand By Me Oregon
• Amendment to InterGovernmental Agreement #6522 between the State of Oregon and Benton County
• Agreement for leasing city properties for coordinated homeless response
• Amending the Collection Franchise Agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the Community Health Centers supplemental budget. Discussions include the selection process for rapid rehousing funding and countywide supplemental budgets. Work sessions will also cover public health updates and courthouse preservation.

• Public Hearing: Supplemental Budget 241101 (Resolution R2024-006)
• Approval of CAFFA Grant Application for Fiscal Period 2024-2025
• Selection process for HB 5019 Rapid Rehousing funding
• Countywide Supplemental Budget 241201 (Resolution R2024-008)
• Proclamations for Mental Health Awareness Month and Public Works Week

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss potential action regarding land acquisition for the Corvallis-Albany Bike Path. The session also includes notices of intent to apply for behavioral health and justice-involved population grants. Additionally, commissioners will discuss county resource naming policies and the role of the Economic Development Office.

• Right-of-way acquisition for Corvallis-Albally Bike Path (Resolution No. R2024-007)
• Notice of Intent to Apply for Behavioral Health Services Expansion Grant
• Notice of Intent to Apply for Transitions in Care for Justice-Involved Populations Grant
• Discussion of County Resource Naming Policy
• Discussion regarding the role of the Economic Development Office

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider accepting easements for the Corvallis to Albany Path between Pilkington Avenue and Merloy Avenue. Commissioners will also discuss a supplemental budget amendment for Community Health Centers. The meeting includes updates on economic development and American Rescue Plan Act expenses.

• Acceptance of easements for the Corvallis to Albany Path (Pilkington Ave to Merloy Ave)
• Discussion of Community Health Centers Budget amendment (Resolution No. R2024-006)
• Quarterly update from Corvallis-Benton Economic Development Office
• American Rescue Plan Act expense review
• Proclamation of May 2024 as Wildfire Awareness Month

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review quarterly updates from several regional organizations and hear a presentation on the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District's 2023 Annual Report. The meeting also includes consideration of a Bureau of Justice Assistance federal grant.

• Approval of Bureau of Justice Assistance Federal Grant for the Adult Drug Treatment Court Program
• Community Services Consortium Quarterly Update
• Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments Quarterly Update
• Benton Soil and Water Conservation District 2023 Annual Report Presentation
• Rural Broadband Task Force Quarterly Update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several grant applications and task force plans. This includes the adoption of a natural hazard mitigation plan and a review of the Sustainable Materials Management Planning Task Force prospectus. The meeting also features proclamations for public safety telecommunicators and crime victims' rights.

• Adoption of the Benton County 2024 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approval of the CAFFA Grant Application for Fiscal Period 2024-2025
• Discussion regarding the Oregon Department of Human Services Resilience Hub Grant
• Review of the Sustainable Materials Management Planning Task Force prospectus and timeline
• Proclamations for Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Board of Commissioners

This goal-setting meeting includes discussions on county growth impact projections and hybrid meeting security options. The Board will also consider action regarding the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-004 to endorse a state-based universal health care act.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-004 (Universal Health Care Act)
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Assessment Process overview
• County growth impact projections and future needs discussion
• Hybrid meeting security options
• Rotary Club of Philomath 2024 Salmon and Jazz Event sponsorship request

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review the Community Health Centers budget and consider dissolving the Law Enforcement Review Committee. The meeting also includes updates on public health, library services, and the Marys River Watershed.

• Dissolution of the Law Enforcement Review Committee (Order No. D2024-029)
• Community Health Centers Budget Presentation
• Proclamation of Public Health Week (April 1–7, 2024)
• Proclamation of Library Week (April 7–14, 2024)
• Linn-Benton Housing Authority appointment and term correction

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a goal-setting work session. Discussion topics include reviewing Quarter 3 and Quarter 4 analytic reports and the naming process for 4185 SW Research Way. The Board will also review leadership policies and practices.

• Review of Q3 and Q4 Analytic Reports
• Building naming discussion for 4185 SW Research Way
• Benton County leadership policies and practices review
• Executive session regarding labor negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a second public hearing for a Community Development Block Grant focused on rental and housing COVID-19 emergency projects. The agenda also includes reviewing the January 2024 ice storm after-action report and selecting a consultant for sustainable materials management.

• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant rental and housing COVID-19 emergency project
• Approval of revised Disposal Site Advisory Committee bylaws
• Recommendation for selection of Sustainable Materials Management Plan consultant
• Application for a new distillery location for Aaron's Home Spirits
• Review of the January 2024 ice storm after-action report

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a goal-setting meeting to discuss various departmental priorities and updates. Discussion topics include facilities, information technology, and county administrator priorities.

• Facilities Report by Public Works
• Information Technology Goals, Strategies, and Projects Roadmap
• Boards, Commissions, and Committees Status Discussion
• County Administrator Priorities Review and Updates
• Association of Oregon Counties 2024 Membership Renewal discussion and approval

Board of Commissioners

This goal-setting work session includes discussions on 2024 legislative priorities and the establishment of a fund for a new Benton County Jail. The Board will also review property purchase agreements and leadership policies.

• Acceptance of Purchase and Sale Agreement for 4185 SW Research Way
• Acceptance of Purchase and Sale Agreement for McBee Campground Property
• Authorization to execute Oregon Health Authority Grant Agreement documents
• Discussion regarding establishment of a fund to construct a new Benton County Jail
• Renewal of Housing Alliance Membership