Crook County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss Order 2024-54 to amend the County's Title VI Program Plan. A Transportation Systems Plan amendment will also be reviewed. Public comment and discussion are scheduled before the items are considered.

• Order 2024-54 – amendment to the County’s Title VI Program Plan (requested by Assistant County Counsel John Eisler)
• Transportation Systems Plan Amendment (requested by Assistant County Counsel John Eisler)

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss appointing legal representation for labor relations. The board will also consider an emergency procurement order for septage hauling services.

• Appointment of a new or additional attorney for labor negotiations and labor relations issues
• Order 2024-57 regarding emergency procurement of septage hauling services

Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission filled an open position and recommended reappointments for expiring terms. Shelby Duncan was appointed to position 4, and the commission recommended Marlo Dill and George Ponte for reappointment to positions 5 and 6. Monty Kurtz was appointed to the pro-tem position. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Appointed Shelby Duncan to open position 4 (4-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Marlo Dill to position 5 (4-0)
• Recommended reappointment of George Ponte to position 6 (4-0)
• Appointed Monty Kurtz to pro-tem position (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve routine consent items such as meeting minutes and a contract for a Code Compliance and Land Use Hearings Officer. Commissioners will discuss holiday office schedules, a leave‑policy update, a citizen appointment to the Budget Committee, and several grant, fee‑schedule, and naming amendments. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance 347, which amends the zoning ordinance to adopt a zone‑map change for the specified tax lot and declares an emergency. The meeting will also include an executive‑session segment on labor negotiations and legal counsel matters.

• Approve meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Contract with David Doughman of DFD Law LLC for Code Compliance and Land Use Hearings Officer
• Amendment to FLAP Grant for Ochoco Ranger Station road overlay, extending expiration to 12/31/25
• Resolution 2024-52 amending the County's fee schedule
• Public Hearing: Ordinance 347 – zoning map change for Tax Lot 1614110000700 and emergency declaration (second reading)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda including transit projects, a mental health agreement, and an ERP upgrade. They also approved the 2025 holiday schedule with a half-day Christmas Eve closure, several employee handbook updates, a landfill fee increase, and a zoning map change. Public comments raised concerns about Knife River's CUP compliance and a public records request dispute.

• Approved consent agenda including COIC transit projects, mental health IGA amendment, ERP upgrade, airport hangar lease policy update, and hearings officer contract (3-0)
• Approved early closure of county offices on Christmas Eve 2024 with 4 hours PTO (3-0)
• Approved Order 2024-56 establishing 2025 holiday and session schedules (3-0)
• Approved Orders 2024-49, 2024-50, 2024-51 updating military leave, FMLA calculation, and Paid Leave Oregon (3-0 each)
• Appointed R. Scott Tibbs to Budget Committee for three-year term (3-0)
• Amended FLAP grant for Ochoco Ranger Station Road overlay to extend expiration to 12/31/25 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-52 increasing landfill septage fee to $0.165/gallon (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 347 zoning map change for tax lot 1614110000700 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission approved the final plat for Grandridge Subdivision 2, Phase 1 (file number 217-23-001387-PLNG) with a 4-0 vote, and authorized the chair to sign the plat outside the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included staff updates on an open commissioner position and upcoming schedules.

• Approved Final Plat – Grandridge Subdivision 2 – Phase 1 (4-0)
• Authorized chair to sign the plat outside the meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss various administrative updates and project approvals. The body is reviewing requests for transit funding and updates to county policies and software.

• COIC requests approval for Crook County STIF and FTA 5310 Projects (2025-2027)
• Amendment #7 for Intergovernmental Agreement for Community Mental Health, Addiction Treatment, Recovery & Prevention, and Problem Gambling Treatment
• Upgrade of current ERP with Central Square to a new version
• 2025 update to the County's Airport Hangar Lease Policy
• Oregon MRC (Mattress Recycling Council) Program

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will consider a public hearing on a zoning ordinance, discuss the FY26 budget process, and ratify the hiring of a Human Resources Director.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 347 amending zoning ordinance for Map Tax Lot 1614110000700
• Ratification of HR Director Hire
• Calendar for FY26 Budget Process
• Appointment of Equipment Operator/Mechanic
• Discussion of grant acceptance from CJC regarding MAT in the Crook County Jail

Fair Board

The board will approve the minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting. It will consider a recommendation to fill a vacant Fair Board seat and review findings related to a public‑meeting law complaint filed by Justin Alderman on October 18, 2024. The board will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 budget and receive an update on Hoedown planning. Reports from board members, the administrative assistant, finance and the manager will also be presented.

• Approve minutes from October 21, 2024
• Vacant Fair Board seat recommendation to County Commissioners; review findings from the October 18, 2024 public‑meeting law complaint by Justin Alderman
• Work session to discuss the 2025 Fair Board budget (discussion originally 10/31/24)
• Hoedown planning update
• Financial, administrative and manager reports

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a public work session to hear updates and proposals from county staff, including an Extension Service advisory board, a salary increase request, and a Septage transition briefing. A key item is a request to acquire a new lowboy truck and retrofit a water tank on an existing 160,000‑mile lowboy. After the open session, the board will enter executive session to discuss labor negotiations, pending litigation, and potential personnel actions.

• Extension Service District Advisory Board presentation (Requester: Rebecca Keegan)
• Two‑step salary increase for the Extension Office Programs Coordinator (Requester: Rebecca Keegan)
• Proposal for new lowboy truck acquisition and retrofit of water tank on existing 160,000‑mile lowboy (Requester: Brad Haynes, Road Superintendent)
• Septage Transition Update (Presenters: Jacquie Davis / John Eisler)
• FEMA Pre‑Implementation Compliance Measure (PICM) update (Requester: Will Van Vactor, Community Development Director)

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss an affordable housing development and review requests to waive public records and rental fees. The board will also consider an employment matter in executive session.

• Presentation of Solace at Iron House affordable housing development by Thistle & Nest
• OHA 2023-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 13
• Airport - COAR Grant agreement signature request
• Request to forgive rental fees from Crook County Republicans
• Public records fee waiver request

Fair Board

The Crook County Fair Board will hold a special meeting on October 31, 2024. After a call to order and public comment, members will consider ideas for adjusting the fair’s budget for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years. No other specific actions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget adjustment ideas for 2025/2026 fiscal year

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss personnel appointments, intergovernmental agreements, and procurement for a transportation safety plan. The session includes a review of a grievance regarding public meetings law and an executive session for labor and real property negotiations.

• Appointment of Road Supervisor
• OHA 2023-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 13
• Airport CORE Grant agreement signature request
• Transportation Safety Action Plan Procurement
• Grievance against fair board alleging public meetings law violations

Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission will hold a worksession on floodplain and energy code updates. The commission will also conduct public hearings regarding a zoning map amendment and a subdivision application.

• Proposed zoning change for Tax Lot No. 1614110000700 from Exclusive Farm Use (EFU-3) to Rural Residential 10 (R-10)
• Application from Pinecrest Ridge LLC for a 10-lot subdivision on map tax lot 1415270000204 at the north end of Pinecrest Rd
• Oregon Model Floodplain Code update presentation
• Energy code update and grant project overview

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will consider a budget resolution for fiscal year 2024‑25. Other agenda items include a vehicle purchase bid, a septage transition update, and the swearing‑in of a parole and probation deputy. Several routine consent‑agenda items such as an intergovernmental agreement amendment and vector‑control district appointments will be approved together.

• OHA 2023‑2025 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 12 (consent agenda)
• Order 2024‑45 appointments to the Vector Control District
• Swearing‑in of Parole and Probation Deputy (Sheriff's Office)
• Vehicle Purchase Bid Approval (Fairgrounds Manager)
• Order 2024‑44 Budget Resolution for Crook County FY 2024‑25

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including a request to apply for an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant of over $19 million. Other agenda topics include a revised Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund advisory committee roster, an amendment to the 2023‑2025 Intergovernmental Agreement, closure of the County Counsel office for two days, and options for prosecuting dog‑as‑a‑public‑nuisance violations.

• Permission to apply for Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant for $19+ million
• Approval of revised Crook County Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Advisory Committee roster
• OHA 2023‑2025 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 12
• Closure of County Counsel physical office on Nov. 21 and 22
• Consideration of options regarding prosecution of dog‑as‑a‑public nuisance code violations

Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission will review minutes from its July, August, and September meetings. It will hold a public hearing on Pinecrest Ridge LLC’s application for a 10‑lot subdivision on the north end of Pinecrest Road (map tax lot 1415270000204, file 217-24-000166-PLNG). The commission will also provide updates on planning and community development matters.

• Approve minutes from July 24, 2024; August 28, 2024; and September 11, 2024 meetings
• Public hearing on Pinecrest Ridge LLC’s 10‑lot subdivision on Pinecrest Rd (map tax lot 1415270000204, file 217-24-000166-PLNG)
• Discussion of planning and community development updates

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a contract for Phase II runway reconstruction at the county airport with Precision Approach Engineering Inc. It will also discuss several operational items, including a picnic‑table replacement bid, a justice‑center janitorial procurement, a health‑equity grant with Jefferson County, and an endorsement of a wildfire‑hazard map letter. After the public agenda, the Board will enter executive session for matters exempt from public inspection and labor‑negotiation deliberations.

• Airport – Services during construction contract / Precision Approach Engineering Inc. Phase II Runway reconstruction project
• Informal Bid Selection – Picnic Table Replacement
• Justice Center Janitorial Procurement
• IGA with Jefferson County for Rural Health Equity Integration – Central Oregon Health Council Pass‑through Grant
• Endorsement of Jackson County Wildfire Hazard Map Letter to State

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss a franchise agreement with Republic and several contract and policy items. Topics include an airport construction services contract, a grant signature for the Sheriff's Office, a proposed process for dog-as-a-public nuisance violations, and an update to the county's equal employment opportunity plan. The meeting also includes public comment and updates from county officials.

• Franchise Agreement with Republic – presented by Jacquie Davis and John Eisler
• Airport services during construction contract for Precision Approach Engineering Inc. Phase II runway reconstruction – requested by Airport Manager Kelly Coffelt
• Signature for the HB 4002 BHD grant for the Sheriff's Office – requested by Aaron Boyce
• Consideration of county process for prosecution of dog-as-a-public nuisance violations – presented by County Counsel Eric Blaine
• Review of the 2024-2026 update to the county’s equal employment opportunity plan (EEOP) – presented by County Counsel Eric Blaine

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will approve routine consent‑agenda items, including the meeting minutes, an amendment to the 2023‑2025 Intergovernmental Agreement, and the Runway 15‑33 reconstruction contract with TaylorNW. The Board will discuss a request to approve four road crossings in the Millican OHV area, adopt a supplemental budget for FY 2024‑25 under Order 2024‑42, and consider amendments to Justice Center funding agreements. An executive session will follow for matters related to real‑property negotiations, labor negotiations, litigation counsel, and employment considerations.

• Approve meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Approve OHA 2023‑2025 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 11 (consent agenda)
• Approve Runway 15‑33 Reconstruction Contract with TaylorNW (consent agenda)
• Approve four road crossing project in Millican OHV area (requester Joe Merrill, King of the Kastle, LLC)
• Adopt supplemental budget for FY 2024‑25 per Order 2024‑42 (requester Jamie Berger)

Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission will make a final decision on Greenbar's proposal to amend the Comprehensive Plan by adding about 226,000 cubic feet of basalt aggregate on a 4.9‑acre site (Tax Lot No. 1616120000500) to the county's Aggregate Inventory. The commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment that would change the zoning of Tax Lot No. 1614110000700 at 11367 SW Doris Lane, Powell Butte, from Exclusive Farm Use (EFU‑3) to Rural Residential 10 (R‑10). The meeting will also include updates on planning and community development matters.

• Final decision on Greenbar proposal to add ~226,000 cu ft basalt aggregate on 4.9‑acre Tax Lot No. 1616120000500 to the Aggregate Inventory
• Public hearing on zoning change for Tax Lot No. 1614110000700 at 11367 SW Doris Lane, Powell Butte, from EFU‑3 to Rural Residential 10 (R‑10)
• Planning/Community Development updates

The Crook County Planning Commission approved a final decision to amend the Comprehensive Plan, adding a 4.9-acre site with approximately 226,000 cubic yards of basalt aggregate to the county's Significant Mineral and Aggregate Sites inventory. The commission also held a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for a property in Powell Butte, but did not decide it; instead, it voted 5-0 to continue the hearing to October 23, 2024, with a 7-7-7 process for additional testimony.

• Approved final decision for Greenbar aggregate inventory amendment (Record No. 217-24-000070-PLNG)
• Continued public hearing for Neumueller/Kilpatrick zoning change to October 23, 2024 (5-0)
• Set deadlines for written testimony, rebuttal, and final comments in 7-7-7 process

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with the OHA and a pre-implementation plan for the National Flood Insurance Program. The board will also meet in executive session regarding litigation and personnel employment.

• OHA 2023-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 11
• Oregon National Flood Insurance Program - Pre-implementation Plan for Endangered Species Act
• Executive session regarding current or likely litigation
• Executive session regarding the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve three routine consent agenda items: a 2024 School Based Health Center agreement with BestCare, a 2024 Community Mental Health Provider agreement with BestCare, and the OHA Amended & Restated 2023-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement. Discussion items include swearing in a Corrections Deputy, recognizing long‑service employees and two retirements, an employee promotion, and a final letter on the Wildfire Hazard Map. The Board will consider an amendment to the County's participation resolution in the PERS system to add Deputy District Attorneys, and will hold an executive session to consult counsel about current or potential litigation.

• 2024 School Based Health Center Agreement with BestCare
• 2024 Community Mental Health Provider Agreement with BestCare
• OHA Amended & Restated 2023-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement
• Amendment to add Deputy District Attorneys to County's PERS participation
• Final Letter – Wildfire Hazard Map

The Board approved an amendment to the county's PERS participation resolution to formally add Deputy District Attorneys, with Commissioner Barney voting against. The board also approved the consent agenda, a final letter on the Wildfire Hazard Map, and a promotion for Jamie Berger to Budget Manager. No public comment was received, and the board entered executive session for legal consultation.

• Approved consent agenda including health center and mental health agreements (3-0)
• Approved final letter on Wildfire Hazard Map to state officials (3-0)
• Approved amendment to PERS resolution adding Deputy District Attorneys (2-1)
• Authorized promotion of Jamie Berger to Budget Manager, effective June 1 (3-0)
• Directed staff to prepare letter to counter party after executive session (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting for deliberations regarding a proposal to amend the Crook County Comprehensive Plan. The discussion focuses on adding a specific site to the county's inventory of Significant Mineral and Aggregate Sites.

• Record Number 217-24-000070-PLNG: Proposal to add 226,000 cubic volume of basalt aggregate on a 4.9 acre site (Tax Lot No. 1616120000500) to the Aggregate Inventory

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several service agreements and infrastructure updates. The body will review health provider contracts and a bid award for airport runway reconstruction.

• Runway 15-33 Reconstruction Bid Award
• 2024 School Based Health Center Agreement with BestCare
• 2024 Community Mental Health Provider Agreement with BestCare
• OHA Amended & Restated 2023-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement
• Republic Services Update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review updates regarding the airport runway and the Lapine Community Health Center. The meeting includes a consent agenda for various intergovernmental agreements and professional services.

• Professional Services Agreement with Precision Approach Engineering Inc.
• Transportation System Plan Update regarding Juniper Canyon Egress Feasibility
• 3rd Amendment to Jail Bed Rental agreement with Jefferson County
• OHA Medicaid Administrative Claiming IGA #182949
• Airport Runway Project Update

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners work session will consider several items, including a fee waiver request for the Central Oregon Disability Support Network, an OHA Medicaid administrative claim, an employee promotion, a fair board resignation, and airport-related matters such as a FAA runway reconstruction grant and a professional services agreement. They will also review a transportation system plan scope change and a letter urging USDA rural development funding. An executive session will be held to negotiate real‑property transactions before returning to open session.

• Fee waiver request for Central Oregon Disability Support Network (CODSN) – requester Marrin Nyman
• OHA Medicaid Administrative Claim IGA #182949 – requester Katie Plumb
• Airport – FAA Runway Reconstruction Grant – requester Kelly Coffelt, Airport Manager
• Airport – Professional Services Agreement with Precision Approach Engineering Inc. – requester Kelly Coffelt
• Transportation System Plan Update – Change of Scope (Juniper Canyon Egress Feasibility) – requester Will Van Vactor

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will approve routine consent‑agenda items such as meeting minutes, a Ready to Read grant application, a solid‑waste disposal fee credit, and a one‑time additional PTO order for long‑term employees. In the discussion portion, commissioners will recognize Smokey Bear's 80th birthday, consider a fee‑waiver request for the fairgrounds arena, hear a presentation from the Soil & Water Conservation District, and review proposed hiring standards, criteria, and policy directives for the County Manager. An executive session will follow to discuss employment and real‑property negotiations, with no decisions made in that closed session.

• Approve meeting minutes (Consent agenda)
• Request approval to apply for annual Ready to Read Grant (Consent agenda)
• Crook County Solid Waste application for a disposal fee credit (Consent agenda)
• Order 2024-40: one‑time additional PTO accrual or payout for long‑term employees (Consent agenda)
• Consideration of County Manager hiring standards, criteria, and policy directives (Discussion item)

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss a request to apply for the annual Ready to Read Grant, a 2024 in‑house asphalt purchase, and an application for a solid waste disposal fee credit. They will also consider a letter to state representatives about border relocation negotiations, and proposals regarding vacation/PTO accrual for long‑service employees and a compensation review committee process. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session for legal and real‑property matters.

• Request for approval to apply for annual Ready to Read Grant (requester: Library Director Sarah Beeler)
• 2024 In‑House Asphalt Purchase (requester: Road Superintendent Brad Haynes)
• Crook County Solid Waste Application for a Disposal Fee Credit (requester: Executive Administrative Assistant Sarah Puerner)
• Letter to State Representatives Regarding State Border Relocation Negotiations (requester: Assistant County Counsel John Eisler)
• Vacation/PTO Accrual proposal for employees with more than 16 years of service (requester: Interim County Manager Will Van Vactor)

Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to amend the Comprehensive Plan by adding a basalt aggregate site to the county’s Significant Mineral and Aggregate Inventory. The site is a 4.9‑acre parcel (Tax Lot No. 1616120000500) with an estimated 226,000 cubic volume of basalt aggregate. The meeting will also review minutes from May 15, June 13, and June 26, 2024, and provide community development updates.

• Public hearing: amendment to add ~226,000 cubic volume of basalt aggregate on 4.9‑acre Tax Lot No. 1616120000500 to the Aggregate Inventory
• Review of meeting minutes from May 15, June 13, and June 26, 2024
• Community Development Updates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2024-25 Ag Extension Service District budget and a resolution to enroll Deputy District Attorneys into the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System. The meeting includes a review of a Forest Service objection resolution offer and an update from the Community Health Advisory Council.

• Budget clarification for 2024-25 Crook County Ag Extension Service District Budget, LB-1
• Resolution No. 2024-36 regarding enrollment of Deputy District Attorneys into the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System
• Review of FS Objection Resolution Offer
• Approval of HRIS System
• Executive session for labor negotiations, real property transactions, and litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hear public comments including a request for a letter to the Governor about border talks and an update on jail cameras. The meeting also includes an executive session to consult with counsel regarding litigation.

• Request for Commissioners to write a letter to the Governor regarding border talks
• Jail camera update
• Executive session concerning legal rights and duties related to litigation
• Consideration of records exempt from public inspection

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will meet on July 3, 2024, to approve several routine items and hold discussions. The agenda includes ratifying appointments to advisory boards and reproductive health grant awards. The Board will also discuss a proclamation for Park and Recreation Month.

• Appointments to the Library Board of Trustees and Community Mental Health Advisory Board
• Reproductive health grant awards
• Proclamation recognizing July as Park and Recreation Month
• Review of Crook County Order 2009-67
• Amendment proposal for Community Health Advisory Council Bylaws

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session covering various county updates. Discussions include reproductive health grant awards, library board appointments, and landfill agreement renewals. An executive session is also scheduled to consult with counsel regarding potential litigation.

• Reproductive Health grant awards
• Library Board appointment recommendation
• Extension #3 to Professional Services Contract
• Renewal of USDA APHIS Agreement
• Amendment proposal to Community Health Advisory Council Bylaws

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will sign the final decision for a proposed Dollar General on a 5.22-acre parcel south of Prineville. The commission will also hold a work-session regarding formatting and process.

• Final decision for a conditional use (Dollar General) on SE Juniper Canyon Road
• Work-session regarding formatting and process

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider adopting the county budget and making tax levies. The agenda also includes discussions on changing insurance providers for life and disability coverage and reviewing grazing permit renewals in Camp Creek.

• Adoption of the County Budget and Tax Levy
• Change of life, long term disability, and OPL insurance to Mutual of Omaha
• Public testimony regarding grazing permit renewals in Camp Creek
• Amendment No. 7 to S.T.A.R. Towing contract for the Sheriff’s Office
• Resolution 2024-35 authorizing abatement of public health nuisance conditions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will continue deliberations regarding a conditional use application for a Dollar General retail store. The project involves a 5.22-acre parcel west of SE Juniper Canyon Road. The agenda also includes community development updates.

• Conditional use application for a Dollar General retail store (Record 217-24-000020-PLNG)
• 5.22-acre parcel west of SE Juniper Canyon Road
• Community Development Updates

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss a yard debris recycling expansion by Republic Services. The board will also consider requests for letters of support regarding grant applications and transportation funding. Additionally, the session includes an update on workers compensation and IT support.

• Republic Services Yard Debris Recycling UGB expansion
• Ratifying appointment of Rebecca Keegan as Ag Extension Manager
• Letter of support request for CLEAR Alliance grant application
• Letter of support for ODOT Transportation Funding
• Workers Compensation and Renewal Information update

Board of Commissioners

The Board will conduct multiple public budget hearings to adopt and supplement budgets for the County, Road Agency, and Historical Museum Fund. Discussion items include a Republic Services rate increase request and various road projects. The agenda also includes routine consent items and an executive session regarding legal counsel and property negotiations.

• Public budget hearings for 2024-2025 fiscal year budgets
• Republic Services rate increase request
• Barnes Road Overlay Project discussion
• Pulguero Chip Seal Amendment
• Appointment of members to the Flat Rock Road District

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the salary for the Interim County Manager and review several service contracts. The meeting includes updates from the Sheriff's Office and Community Development, as well as an executive session regarding litigation and real property transactions.

• Discussion regarding salary for Interim County Manager
• Republic Services rate increase request to County
• FAA Runway reconstruction grant application
• Cooperative Procurement for Chip Seal Oil from Albina Asphalt
• Siemens Contract and Camera System in Jail

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will review a compensation study, approve a USDOT grant, and consider purchasing an airport vehicle. The meeting includes public hearings on new purchasing rules and a major update to zoning ordinances to align with state statutes. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 343 regarding purchasing and procurement rules
• Public hearing on Text Amendment 217-24-000016-PLNG and draft Ordinance 344 for zoning compliance
• Consideration of contract award for 6,000 tons of chip seal rock
• Review of compensation study report prepared by JB Reward Systems
• Approval of fee waiver cards for livestock producers disposing of carcasses

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several administrative updates including fiscal policies and purchasing rules. Discussion items include a vegetation management plan response and various contract approvals.

• Review of proposed Ordinance 343 regarding county purchasing and procurement rules
• Purchase of snowplow/dump truck for airport operations
• Approval of Zoom contract
• Approval of Okta SSO + Adaptive MFA contract
• Grant Agreement for Crook County Safe Streets for All Grant (USDOT)

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Commissioners and the Board Chair. This item was requested by Susan Hermreck and Andy Parks.

• Discussion of roles and responsibilities of Commissioners and Board Chair

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss appointments to the Budget Committee and a Human Resources roadmap. The agenda includes several vehicle and equipment purchases for the Road Department, Landfill, and Fairgrounds. The Board will also consider amending the existing PERS agreement to enroll Deputy District Attorneys, as well as reviewing text amendments and the County Administrator's contract status.

• Consider amendment of existing PERS agreement to add Deputy District Attorneys employed on and after 1/1/2024
• Purchase of New Pickup for Crook County Road Department
• Landfill Water Truck Purchase
• Livestock Pen Purchase Approval for Fairgrounds
• Text Amendment Updates from Community Development Director

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine consent items, including a $3,600 grant acceptance and various appointments. The discussion agenda features a request to expend up to $300,000 in Title III Federal funds for the Sheriff's Office, a contract with Insight Global for IT positions, and a landfill financial assurance update. The meeting concludes with an executive session to consult counsel on litigation and conduct labor negotiations.

• Request to expend up to $300,000 of Title III Federal funds for the Crook County Sheriff's Office
• Approval to contract with Insight Global to fill three positions in the IT Department
• Acceptance of a $3,600.00 Teen Internship Grant from the State Library of Oregon
• Approval of Annual Financial Assurance Update & Recertification for Landfill
• Contract approval for Bridging the Accounting Gap, LLC

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss various administrative requests, including staffing and policy updates. The board is considering several appointments to county committees and the expenditure of federal funds.

• Request to expend up to $300,000 of Title III Federal funds for the Sheriff's Office
• Acceptance of a $3,600.00 Teen Internship Grant from the State Library of Oregon
• Donation of land for a small branch library in Paulina
• Appointments to the Budget Committee, Compensation Committee, and Ag Extension Service District Advisory Board
• Request to purchase a new transport car for the Juvenile Director

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss various appointments to county boards and commissions. The meeting includes reviews of infrastructure needs, including a Justice Center internet circuit and a library backup generator.

• Acceptance of $2,000 Crook County Cultural Coalition grant for Glenn Miller Orchestra
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Prineville for Airport Operations
• Crook County School Support Fee Rate Resolution [HB2009]
• Bid selection for the Jockey Room
• ODHS Resilience Hubs & Networks Grant for library backup generator

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss a variety of operational items, including livestock carcass disposal and a solid waste management plan. The body is also considering several committee appointments and a grant for a library backup generator.

• Purchase of used All Terrain Forklift up to $60,000
• Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Prineville for Airport Operations
• Acceptance of $2,000 Crook County Cultural Coalition grant for Glenn Miller Orchestra
• ODHS Resilience Hubs & Networks Grant for library backup generator
• Carcass disposal program for livestock producers

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss updating zoning ordinances to comply with state statutes and regulations. The body will also interview candidates for an open position and adopt the 2024 decision list.

• Text Amendment 217-24-000016-PLNG to update zoning ordinances
• Proposed updates to Farm Use Table regarding Farm Breweries
• Proposed changes to ADU parking and rural residential zone criteria
• Proposed outdoor lighting standards to reduce light pollution
• Planning Commission open position candidate interviews

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special session to discuss personnel and governance matters. Key items include the recruitment of a County Manager and the enrollment of deputy district attorneys in PERS.

• Authorization for HR to solicit proposals from executive recruiting firms for a County Manager
• Approval of amended County Administrator (Manager) job description
• Enrollment of deputy district attorneys (DDAs) in PERS
• Order related to revising the form of Crook County Governance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several items including water rights, grant approvals, and service contracts. Discussion topics include data conversion services, natural hazard mitigation, and behavioral health services.

• Water Rights Purchase from OID
• Grant approval for Crook County Cultural Coalition
• TownCloud Contract for Data Conversion Services
• Secure Rural Schools (Title III) spending increase for CWPP request
• Behavioral health services contract with PacificSource Community Solutions

Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission will make a final decision regarding a commercial event application. The proposal seeks approval for 18 annual commercial events on a specific property.

• Final decision on file number 217-23-001215-PLNG for 18 annual commercial events at map/tax lot 1415200000600

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and community items. The body is considering the purchase of water rights from OID and a grant for the Crook County Cultural Coalition.

• Approval of water rights purchase from OID
• Grant approval for Crook County Cultural Coalition
• Discussion on Rank Choice Voting
• ERP progress and data conversion update
• Proposal in the Horse Ridge Recreation Management Area

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a contract for an HRIS Project Management Consultant and an update to the county's drug-free workplace policy. The body is also reviewing requests for final plat signatures and tipping fees at the County Landfill.

• Contract for HRIS Project Management Consultant
• Update to the County’s drug-free workplace policy
• Request for tipping fees at the County Landfill from Carol Benkosky
• Final plat signatures for Rogers Enterprises, LLC
• 2023-2025 IGA for Financing of Local Public Health Services Agreement #180007-6

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review applicants to fill a vacancy and handle reappointments. The body will discuss a recommendation to the County Board of Commissioners regarding the vacancy.

• Review of applicants to fill a vacancy and reappointments
• Discussion on recommendation to County Board of Commissioners to fill vacancy

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss various administrative contracts and policy updates. Key items include a solid waste franchise agreement and updates on the Justice Center and Courthouse.

• Solid waste franchise agreement with Republic Services
• 2023-2025 IGA for the Financing of Local Public Health Services in Crook County Agreement #180007-6
• Draft order updating the County's drug-free workplace policy
• Contract for HRIS Project Management Consultant
• Justice Center network hardware from Fortinet and Cohesity Support Renewal

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a continued hearing for deliberations regarding a commercial event application. The body will also review minutes from the January 10, 2024 meeting and receive community development updates.

• Continued hearing for file 217-23-001215-PLNG regarding 18 annual commercial events on map/tax lot 1415200000600

Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission will meet to conduct a final plat review for the Grandridge Subdivision 2 – Phase 1. The commission will also receive updates from Planning/Community Development.

• Final Plat Review – Grandridge Subdivision 2 – Phase 1

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the FY 2023 financial audit and updates to the Crook County Investment Policy. The meeting includes reviews of health grants and airport engineering requests.

• FY 2023 Financial Statements, Audit and Governing Body Letter
• Two $25,000 grant awards from Central Oregon Health Council for overdose prevention
• Updates to the Crook County Investment Policy
• Airport on-call Engineering RFQ
• Landfill purchase request for roll-off containers

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to deliberate on various county administrative matters. Discussions include project insurance, grant acceptance, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Extend Builders Risk Policy for Justice Center project through late June 2024
• Acceptance of EMPG Grant
• Intergovernmental agreement with Central Oregon Ready, Responsive, Resilient (CORE3) Project
• Nutanix DR Renewal
• Executive session regarding current or likely litigation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will issue a final decision on an appeal by James David and Daniel Kentner regarding a partition approval for property owner Dean Barnhouse. The body will also hold a work session to discuss various draft code updates. Other business includes elections and the 2024 work plan and decision list.

• Final decision on partition appeal (217-23-001641-PLNG) for tax lots 161720A002600 and 161720B008600
• Draft code updates for Accessory Dwelling Unit parking and general ADU requirements
• Draft code updates for Farm Breweries and Cargo Containers
• Draft code updates for Lighting Standards and Manufactured Dwelling age limits
• Draft Work Plan and Decision List for 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several consent agenda items and discussion topics. Items include a presentation on Ballot Measure 110 reforms and various administrative agreements.

• Order 2024-03: Policy adoption for suspicious packages on county property
• Amendment to Community Mental Health Funding Agreement regarding funding change
• Agreement with US Geological Survey for Crooked River mineral and isotope study
• Amendment to Carlson Testing special inspection services contract at Justice Center
• Presentation regarding Ballot Measure 110 reforms

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to add 12.37 acres to the Aggregate Inventory and a permit for mining at 7950 NW Lone Pine Road. The body will also issue a final decision on a subdivision application for Pinecrest Ridge LLC.

• Final decision on a 10-lot subdivision on the north end of Pinecrest Rd (File 217-24-000166-PLNG)
• Public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment to add 12.37 acres to the Aggregate Inventory (File 217-24-000197-PLNG)
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for mining, crushing, and stockpiling at 7950 NW Lone Pine Road (File 217-24-000198-PLNG)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal by James David and Daniel Kentner. The appeal concerns the administrative approval to divide a 95.47-acre property into three parcels.

• Public hearing on appeal of partition 217-23-001641-PLNG for property owner Dean Barnhouse
• Review of map/tax lots 161720A002600 and 161720B008600
• Approval of December 13, 2023 minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to deliberate on county operations and governance. Discussion items include a compensation report, airport management agreements, and a draft budget calendar.

• Replacement IGA for management/operations at the Airport
• Compensation schedule report from consultant Vance Jacobson
• Policy adoption for suspicious packages on county property
• Draft budget calendar
• Executive session regarding current or likely litigation and real property transactions

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider spending requests for a marine sponson and Title III federal funds. The body is also reviewing several intergovernmental agreements and committee appointments.

• Expend $20,260 to replace the sponson - Oregon Marine Board
• Request to expend $40,000 of Title III Federal funds
• 2023-2025 IGA for the Financing of Local Public Health Services (Agreements #180007-4 and #180007-5)
• Engagement letter with Harrang Long P.C. for non-preference towing rotation contract development
• Approval of SHSP Grant for new generator at the Emergency Operations Center