Crook County, OR

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Fair Board

The Crook County Fair Board will hold its regular meeting on September 21, 2026, at the Fairgrounds Office in Prineville. Discussion items include setting the fair start date and closing hours, parking management, and whether to use volunteers or paid staff. The board will also hear board, staff, financial, and manager's reports. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2026.

• Discussion: Fair start date and closing hours
• Discussion: Parking management
• Discussion: Volunteers vs. paid staff
• Approve minutes from prior meeting
• Next regular meeting: October 19, 2026

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Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding specific land use amendments and a conditional use permit. The body will also review meeting minutes and receive department updates.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment 217-26-000141-PLNG
• Zone Map Amendment 217-26-000142-PLNG
• Conditional Use Home Occupation 217-26-000151-PLNG

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including an updated standard parenting time plan, an appointment to Housing Works, and a school-based health center agreement. They will also hear updates on BestCare services, a grant program amendment, and community development activities. The board may decide whether to place an order extending the county's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan on the September 2nd agenda.

• Consider approval of updated Standard Parenting Time Plan
• Order 2026-38: Appointment to Housing Works
• FY27 School Based Health Center Agreement
• Discuss amendment to Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program
• Order 2026-36: Extending Equal Employment Opportunity Plan duration

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with a consent agenda, including approval of minutes and an order distributing funds from the Oregon Department of Agriculture Wolf Compensation and Financial Assistance Grant. No discussion items are scheduled. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss real property negotiations.

• Approve Order No. 2026-37 distributing funds from Oregon Department of Agriculture Wolf Compensation and Financial Assistance Grant
• Approve minutes
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property negotiations

The Crook County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included minutes and an order distributing funds from the Oregon Department of Agriculture Wolf Compensation and Financial Assistance Grant. The board discussed placing Vector Control District oversight concerns on the next week's agenda and considered a third-party review. No other substantive decisions were made; the executive session resulted in no decisions.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Order No. 2026-37 for wolf compensation grant funds (2-0)
• Discussed placing Vector Control District oversight on next week's agenda
• Considered requesting third-party review of Vector Control District operations
• Convened executive session for real property negotiations; no decisions made

Library Board of Trustees

The Crook County Library Board of Trustees will finalize the Fiscal Year 27 library budget and consider adopting Niche Academy online training software. The board will also welcome new trustee Timothy Kirkman, hear reports from the director and Friends of the Library, and review financial statistics. Public comment is invited.

• Final approval of Fiscal Year 27 Library Budget
• Consideration of Niche Academy Online Training Software
• Welcome of new Board of Trustee Timothy Kirkman
• Staff Spotlight on Renee Parrott, Children's Librarian
• Minutes from July 9, 2026 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use application to operate aggregate mining on an existing resource site. The property is located at 2220 NW Remington Ranch Dr., Redmond, and zoned Exclusive Farm Use (EFU-2 and EFU-3). The commission will also consider applicants for the Public Advisory Committee and receive Community Development updates.

• Public hearing for conditional use 217-25-000354-PLNG: aggregate mining at 2220 NW Remington Ranch Dr., Redmond (taxlot 1414290000203), zoned EFU-2/EFU-3
• Consent agenda: approval of meeting minutes
• Consideration of Public Advisory Committee applicants
• Community Development Department updates

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Treasurer's Report for July 2026 and the Investment Summary Report for FY2026, a distribution request for state-funded wolf depredation and mitigation funds, whether to adopt CET's Title VI plan or draft a county-specific plan, and a building discussion for 210 NE 3rd Street. The meeting also includes manager and commissioner updates, public comment periods, and two executive sessions under ORS 192.660 for exempt information and legal consultation.

• Distribution request of state-funded wolf depredation and mitigation funds
• Discussion on adopting CET Title VI plan vs. drafting county-specific plan
• 210 NE 3rd Street building discussion
• Treasurer's Report for July 2026 & Investment Summary Report for FY2026
• Executive sessions under ORS 192.660(2)(f) and (2)(h)

The Board discussed several items but took no formal action during the work session. They expressed support for selling the county-owned property at 210 NE 3rd Street and for adopting Cascade East Transit's Title VI plan, with both items to be brought forward at future meetings. The Board also agreed to place the distribution of wolf depredation and mitigation funds on the next meeting's consent agenda. Two motions were passed in executive session, authorizing legal counsel to decline correspondence and begin dispute resolution.

• Supported sale of 210 NE 3rd St property (discussion only)
• Supported adoption of CET Title VI plan (discussion only)
• Agreed to place wolf fund distribution on consent agenda
• Authorized legal counsel to decline correspondence (2-0, executive session)
• Authorized legal counsel to begin dispute resolution (2-0, executive session)

Natural Resources Advisory Committee (NRAC)

The Natural Resources Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with agency updates from the Forest Service, BLM, OSP, and ODFW covering wildfire, grazing, administration, recreation, and timber harvest activity. The agenda also includes minutes review, committee member updates, and public comment. No executive session is scheduled.

• Agency updates (FS, BLM, OSP, ODFW) on wildfire, grazing, admin, recreation, timber harvest activity
• Minutes review and acceptance
• Public comment period (15 min)
• Good of the Order — committee member updates

The committee received updates on the 2026 fire season, including the Rowe Creek Complex and its impacts on the Ochoco National Forest. No formal decisions were made beyond approving minutes and adjourning; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved June 10, 2026 minutes revision to reflect individual votes (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several administrative matters, including a local option tax levy for the Bowman Museum. The board will also consider a library board appointment and an amendment to a state of emergency declaration.

• Airport hangar land lease termination
• Bowman Museum Local Option Tax Levy
• Appointment of Timothy Kirkman to the Library Board of Trustees
• Order 2026-33 regarding ORS 279B.085 Special Procurement
• Amendment to the Declaration of a State of Emergency

The Crook County Board of Commissioners approved Order 2026-33, authorizing a special procurement for approximately 7,000 tons of asphalt, with Tri-County Paving recommended as the awardee. The board also approved a land lease termination, appointed Timothy Kirkman to the Library Board, and approved a recommendation letter for the Herman Kehrli Award.

• Approved Order 2026-33 for special procurement of asphalt (3-0)
• Approved termination of airport hangar land lease (3-0)
• Appointed Timothy Kirkman to Library Board of Trustees (3-0)
• Approved recommendation letter for Herman Kehrli Award (3-0)

Communith Health Advisory Council (CHAC)

The Community Health Advisory Council will meet to receive updates on the Rural Health Transformation Program and Best Care. Staff will also discuss the Stronger Together event for Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

• Stronger Together Event for Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
• Best Care updates and introduction of Kate in a new role
• Rural Health Transformation Program update

General

The Crook County Hearings Officer will hold a public hearing to consider initiating revocation or modification proceedings for conditional use permits related to aggregate mining. The hearing concerns properties located at 4755 NW Stahancyk Ln and 6487 NW Lamonta Rd.

• Public hearing on record number 217-26-000166-PLNG regarding aggregate mining conditional use at 4755 NW Stahancyk Ln and 6487 NW Lamonta Rd

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners is holding a special executive session to consider exempt information and consult with counsel on current litigation. The session is closed to the public. The meeting will be held at the Crook County Annex, with Zoom access available for the public to attend the open portions of the meeting.

The Board of Commissioners designated Will Van Vactor as the primary point person for litigation filed against Crook County and members of the Crook County Fair Board. He is authorized to work with county and outside counsel to protect the county's interests.

• Designated Will Van Vactor as primary point person for litigation against Crook County and Fair Board members (3-0)

General

The Crook County Wolf Committee will first approve its November 3, 2025 board minutes. It will then receive updates on local wolf activity, depredation and mitigation funding, and ODA funding. The meeting will conclude with a review of applications for newly open committee positions.

• Approve November 3, 2025 committee board minutes
• Local wolf update
• Depredation and mitigation funds update
• ODA funds update
• Review applications for open committee positions

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss a local option tax levy for the Bowman Museum, evaluate the Secure Rural Schools (Title III) allocation elections, and review a contract to purchase asphalt from Tri County Paving for the Juniper Heights development project. Additional topics include the scope of a commercial solar moratorium, a June 2026 community development update, and direction for the county’s public newsletter.

• Bowman Museum Local Option Tax Levy
• Secure Rural Schools (Title III) Allocation Elections
• Purchase of Asphalt from Tri County Paving, LLC for Juniper Heights Development Project
• Scope of Commercial Solar Moratorium
• Community Development June 2026 Update

The Board of Commissioners approved maintaining the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) allocation at 85% Title I, 8% Title II, and 7% Title III, as recommended by Finance Director Christina Haron. The decision was made after comparing the SRS option (approximately $1.1 million annually) to the 1908 payment option (approximately $51,000 annually). No other formal decisions were made during the work session; other items were discussed and scheduled for future meetings.

• Approved Secure Rural Schools allocation: 85% Title I, 8% Title II, 7% Title III (2-0)
• Scheduled asphalt purchase from Tri-County Paving for August 5 meeting (no action taken)
• Agreed to hold formal discussion on Bowman Museum levy at future regular meeting
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency special session. The primary item for discussion is a request from County Manager Will Van Vactor to declare a state of emergency.

• Declaration of a State of Emergency requested by County Manager Will Van Vactor

The Board of Commissioners declared a local state of emergency (Resolution 2026-34) in response to multiple active wildfires in and around Crook County. The motion passed 2-0, with Commissioners Crawford and Hermreck voting in favor. The declaration is intended to give emergency responders necessary authority and to streamline access to state and federal disaster assistance, including potential FEMA reimbursement.

• Declared state of emergency via Resolution 2026-34 (2-0)
• Adjourned the special session (2-0)

Planning Commission

Fair Board

The Crook County Fair Board will hold its regular meeting, approve the minutes from the prior meeting, and discuss a memorandum of understanding for use of Crook County Parks and Recreation facilities. The agenda also includes board, staff, financial, and manager reports.

• Approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Discussion of Crook County Parks and Rec Facilities Use MOU
• Board reports
• Staff reports
• Financial reports

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with a consent agenda including approval of an amended intergovernmental agreement for financing public health services. Discussion items include the June 2026 treasurer's report and a request to sign an IGA with the Oregon Water Resources Department for an assistant watermaster. No executive session is scheduled.

• Approval of Amended & Restated 2025-2027 IGA for Financing of Public Health Services (Agreement #185807-9)
• Treasurer's Report for June 2026 presented by Finance Director Christina Haron
• Signature request for IGA with Oregon Water Resources Department for Assistant Watermaster
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and routine contracts

The Board approved the consent agenda, including the minutes and the amended public‑health financing agreement, by a 2‑0 vote. It also approved the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Oregon Water Resources Department for Assistant Watermaster services at the existing $46,250 annual contribution, also by a 2‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes) – vote 2-0
• Approved IGA with Oregon Water Resources Dept for Assistant Watermaster services – vote 2-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 2-0

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider approving a county comments letter regarding proposed OMB grant administration rule changes (Docket No. OMB-2026-0034). The agenda also includes a manager report and commissioner updates. No executive session is scheduled. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per speaker.

• Consider approval of county comments letter on proposed OMB grant administration rule changes (Docket No. OMB-2026-0034)

The Board approved a comment letter concerning proposed OMB grant administration rule changes. The letter addresses concerns regarding federal authority over grants and compliance standards for rural counties.

• Approved county comments on proposed OMB grant administration rule changes (3-0)
• Approved correction to change 'three areas' to 'five areas' in the comment letter (3-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Crook County Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 9, 2026. The board is expected to consider a nomination for the Board of Trustee position, review Oregon Government Ethics Law, and discuss the Board of Trustee job description. The meeting will also include director and Friends of the Library reports, a financials/statistics review, and routine consent items. No significant policy changes or fiscal actions are on the agenda.

• Board of Trustee Nomination — continuing business to fill a vacancy
• Oregon Government Ethics Law review — new business item
• Board of Trustee Job Description discussion — new business item
• Director's report and Friends of the Library report
• Financials/Statistics Review

Natural Resources Advisory Committee (NRAC)

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes. Agency reports covered Forest Service timber sales, fire rehabilitation funding, BLM hiring, and invasive plant management.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and public service items. The board is considering the approval of an amended public health services financing agreement.

• Amended & Restated 2025-2027 IGA for the Financing of Public Health Services Agreement #185807-9
• Library Code of Conduct
• Oregon Living with Fire Update
• Comments on Proposed Rule – Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200 (Docket OMB-2026-0034)

The board voted unanimously to temporarily suspend two paragraphs of the Crook County Library Code of Conduct that address misconduct and photography while staff seek legal review, ensuring library rules comply with constitutional protections during the revision process. An updated public health funding agreement was placed on the July 15 consent agenda for approval. Commissioners also discussed proposed federal grant rule changes that could affect $6.5 million in annual county services and scheduled a special meeting on July 10 to draft a response letter.

• Suspended paragraphs 3 and 8 of the Library Code of Conduct (3-0)
• Placed amended public health funding agreement on July 15 consent agenda
• Scheduled special meeting for July 10 to finalize federal grant rule comments

Planning Commission

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The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a special session to consider adopting a supplemental budget for fiscal year 2025-26, approve the Pinecrest Ridge subdivision plat, and delegate authority for FAA airport grants. The consent agenda includes orders for wildfire season delegation, road district board appointments, and grant termination.

• Supplemental Budget Hearing – Resolution 2026-28 adopting a supplemental budget for Crook County FY2025-26
• Pinecrest Ridge Subdivision Plat Signing
• Order No. 2026-29 Delegation of Authority for the 2026-2027 Wildfire Season
• Order No. 2026-30 Appointing Members to the Prineville Lake Acres Unit 1 Road District Board
• Consider Order 2026-31 delegation to execute FAA Grant Nos. 3-41-0051-024-2026 and 3-41-0051-025-2026 for airport development funding

The Board approved the final phase of the Pinecrest Ridge subdivision and a supplemental budget for fiscal year 2025-26. Additionally, the Board authorized two FAA grants for airport development and delegated authority to execute them.

• Approved consent agenda including wildfire delegation and road district appointments (2-0)
• Approved Pinecrest Ridge subdivision plat signing (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-28 adopting a supplemental budget for FY25-26 (2-0)
• Passed Order 2026-31 delegating authority to execute FAA grants (2-0)
• Authorized Federal Grant Nos. 3-41-0051-024-2026 and 3-41-0051-025-2026 (2-0)

Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to expand mining operations by 4.1 acres at 15334 NW O'Neil Hwy. The consent agenda includes a final plat for the Pinecrest Subdivision, a 10-lot rural residential subdivision on 57 acres at 2680 NW Pinecrest Drive. Other business includes community development updates.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit (Record No. 217-25-000406-PLNG) for aggregate mining expansion of 4.1 acres at 15334 NW O'Neil Hwy, Redmond, OR
• Consent agenda: Final plat for Pinecrest Subdivision (Record No. 217-24-000166-PLNG) — 10 lots on 57 acres at 2680 NW Pinecrest Drive
• Community Development Updates under Other Business

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss several items, including a request to terminate a library grant, options for renewing the county's Title VI Plan, a draft letter on BLM grazing rule updates, and a reconsideration of the pause on Goal 5 wildlife inventory as it relates to solar development. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for deliberation and staff updates.

• Request for mutual termination of Grant No. IMP-LL-001 for the library
• Discuss options for renewing Crook County Title VI Plan
• Review draft letter for BLM Grazing Rule Update
• Reconsideration of Goal 5 Wildlife Inventory Pause related to solar projects
• Community Development Monthly Update for May 2026 and Budget in Brief FY27

The Board approved and authorized signing a county comment letter on proposed BLM grazing rule changes, with a 3-0 vote. They also discussed terminating an e-bike grant with ODOT, renewing the Title VI plan, and a wildlife inventory pause, but took no formal action on those items. The July 1 regular meeting was canceled, with consent agenda items moved to a June 29 special meeting.

• Approved BLM grazing rule comment letter and authorized signatures (3-0)
• Canceled July 1 regular meeting; moved consent agenda items to June 29 special meeting
• Discussed mutual termination of e-bike grant with ODOT; no formal action
• Discussed Title VI plan renewal options; directed staff to provide more info
• Discussed Goal 5 wildlife inventory pause; no formal action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss employee pay adjustments and the adoption of the Core Services Final Report. The meeting includes reviews of wildland fire resource processes and the signing of a subdivision plat.

• Recommended Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for FY2027 Non-Represented Employees
• Grandridge Subdivision 2 Phase 3 Plat Signing
• Adoption of Crook County Core Services Final Report
• PrineTime Internet Service Agreement
• Appointment of applicants for Prineville Lakes Acres 1 (PLA-1) Road District governing board

The Crook County Board of Commissioners approved several routine items and policy updates. They voted to extend the county's wildfire delegation of authority order through the 2026 fire season, signed the final plat for the Grandridge Subdivision 2 Phase 3, and reappointed two members to the Prineville Lakes Acres Road District board. The board also approved a 4.2% cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented employees for fiscal year 2027 and adopted the county's final Core Services Report.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, an internet service agreement, and several intergovernmental agreements.
• Approved updating County Order 2025-29 to extend wildfire delegation of authority through the 2026 season.
• Signed the final plat for Grandridge Subdivision 2 Phase 3, the final phase with 15 units.
• Appointed Debra Kowalski and David Chamberlain to the Prineville Lakes Acres Road District board with backdated terms.
• Approved a 4.2% cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented employees for fiscal year 2027.
• Adopted the Crook County Core Services Final Report.
• Approved a letter of support for the Ochoco Irrigation District's Grimes Flat Piping Project, with Commissioner Barney recused.

Fair Board

The Crook County Fair Board will approve the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting. The board will receive a Funding Committee update and an update on the Fairgrounds Bathroom Project. Additional reports from the board, staff, finance and management will be presented. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026.

• Approve May 18, 2026 minutes
• Funding Committee update
• Fairgrounds Bathroom Project update
• Board, staff, financial and managers reports
• Set next regular meeting date: July 20, 2026

The Crook County Fair Board approved the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting with a unanimous vote. The board then voted to adjourn the June 15, 2026 meeting, also unanimously. No other motions were decided during this session.

• Approved May 18, 2026 Fair Board meeting minutes (5 Yes, 0 No)
• Adjourned the June 15, 2026 meeting (6 Yes, 0 No)

Library Board of Trustees

The Crook County Library Board of Trustees will meet on June 11, 2026. Items include appointment of Alexis Webb as a new board member, discussion of an upcoming board vacancy, and a proposed update to the Patron Code of Conduct Policy. Routine reports and April financials are also on the agenda.

• Appointment of Alexis Webb to fill board vacancy
• Discussion of upcoming board vacancy
• Patron Code of Conduct Policy update
• Review of April financials
• Director's report

Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC)

The Crook County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council will elect a chair and vice chair, approve previous meeting minutes, and receive updates from community partners. The meeting is largely procedural with no substantive policy decisions or funding items on the agenda.

• Election of chair and vice chair for the council
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Community partner updates