Klamath County, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including purchasing two 2025 Ford F150 Police Responder vehicles for the Sheriff's Office, approving a waste disposal rate increase, and accepting a veterans grant. They will also consider a new District Attorney position and ratify fire delegation forms.

• Purchase of two 2025 Ford F150 Police Responders with upfitting, radios, and repeaters for Sheriff's Office, not to exceed $200,000
• Amendment #9 to Waste Management franchise agreement allowing disposal rate passthrough increase, effective September 1, 2026
• Grant application to Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs for $139,346 in pass-through funding for FY 2026-27
• Sale of property at 2450 Altamont Drive, Klamath Falls, for $15,000 gross proceeds
• Proclamation declaring September 2026 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet in executive session on August 25, 2026, to conduct labor negotiations. This closed meeting is held pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute 192.660(2)(d). No public agenda items, votes, or specific decisions are listed in the notice.

• Executive session scheduled for August 25, 2026, at 2:00 pm
• Meeting location: Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls
• Subject: Deliberations with persons designated to carry on labor negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing a request for proposals for engineering consultant services for the replacement of Bridge 35C168 over the Lost River, with estimated consultant fees of $625,000 to $750,000. They will also approve the second-quarter transient room tax distribution of $1,074,762.17, a Columbia Bank remote request agreement, and a motion to correct revenue allocation from a prior property sale. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Authorize RFP 02-26 for engineering consultant services for Bridge 35C168 replacement (North Poe Valley/Harpold Road over Lost River), estimated fees $625,000-$750,000
• Approve Transient Room Tax second quarter distribution of $1,074,762.17
• Approve Columbia Bank Remote Request Agreement for fund transfers
• Motion to correct allocation of revenue to General Fund from sale of APNs 576638 and 576656
• Approve minutes from August 11, 2026 business meeting

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several routine items, including authorizing a request for proposals for engineering consultant services for bridge replacement, approving the transient room tax second quarter distribution, and approving a Columbia Bank remote request agreement. They also approved a motion to correct the allocation of revenue from a property sale. A paralegal position for the District Attorney was tabled to next week's administrative meeting.

• Approved RFP for engineering consultant services for Bridge 35C168 (unanimous)
• Approved transient room tax Q2 distribution (unanimous)
• Approved Columbia Bank remote request agreement (unanimous)
• Approved corrected allocation of revenue from property sale (unanimous)
• Tabled District Attorney paralegal position to next week

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a business meeting with several action items, including ratifying a state of emergency for the Wrights Spring Fire, approving a union contract, and accepting a property sale offer. They will also hold a public hearing on legalizing Drazil Road and consider agreements for federal forfeiture sharing and wildlife habitat work.

• Ratify Resolution 2027-001 declaring a state of emergency for the Wrights Spring Fire
• Approve collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local 701 (FY2027-2029, totaling ~$2.69M)
• Accept $229,000 purchase offer for surplus county property (APNs 576638 and 576656)
• Public hearing to legalize Drazil Road (publication cost $289.87)
• Approve Equitable Sharing Agreement with federal government for Sheriff's Office

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution declaring an emergency for the Wrights Spring Fire, accepted a purchase offer for county-owned real property, and authorized the sale of surplus property. They also approved several agreements, including a collective bargaining agreement with Local 701, and legalized a portion of Drazil Road after a public hearing. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved resolution declaring emergency for Wrights Spring Fire (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus real property (unanimous)
• Accepted purchase offer for county-owned real property (unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Local 701 (unanimous)
• Approved equitable sharing agreement with federal government (unanimous)
• Approved land owner agreement with U.S. Fish and Wildlife for Lake Ewauna site (unanimous)
• Approved funding agreements with Related In Recovery and Oregon Recovers (unanimous)
• Legalized portion of Drazil Road after public hearing (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency executive session to deliberate with persons designated to negotiate real property transactions. The session is closed to the media and public, and no decisions are expected to be made publicly. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the executive session, and adjournment.

• Emergency executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property transaction negotiations
• Session held at 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR, conference room #214
• Media prohibited from reporting deliberations, only general subject allowed

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency executive session to deliberate on real property transactions and consult with legal counsel regarding current or likely litigation. The session is closed to the public and media, with only the general subject reported.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(E) for real property negotiations
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(H) for legal consultation on litigation
• Meeting at Government Center, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will decide on purchasing six roll-off waste containers for $50,025 and awarding a $573,970 solar project at the Juvenile Department. They will also vote on ordinance amendments, intergovernmental agreements, and a tribal police training MOU.

• Purchase six 40 cubic yard roll-off containers for $50,025.33 from Wastequip
• Award $573,970 solar project at Juvenile Department to True South Solar Inc.
• Amend Comprehensive Plan to allow Battery Energy Storage System near Malin Substation
• Approve 5-year MOU for Klamath Tribal Police training with KCSO
• Extend Community Corrections office space lease with Chiloquin Visions in Progress for $3,202/year

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including the purchase of six roll-off containers, a solar energy project at the Juvenile Department, an ordinance amending the comprehensive plan with a conditional use permit, and agreements for chip sealing, a sheriff's MOU, a community corrections amendment, and a public health contract. All votes were unanimous. No public comment was received.

• Approved purchase of six 40-cubic-yard roll-off containers (unanimous)
• Accepted bid from True South Solar Inc. for solar project at Juvenile Department (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 44.181 and Final Order CLUP 8-25 and CUP 13-25 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with City of Klamath Falls for chip sealing services (unanimous)
• Approved MOU between KCSO and Klamath Tribal Police for Field Training Evaluation Program (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2 to agreement with Chiloquin Visions in Progress (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Public Fire Safety, LLC for Public Health (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting with no major policy decisions. Items include approving minutes from the last meeting and authorizing the library director to sign permit documents. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Library Director Nathalie Naveau authorized to sign permit documents

The Board unanimously approved $350,141 in Title III funding for four fire mitigation projects: Lake Point Firewise, Crescent Rural Fire Protection District, Ridge Water Firewise Community Homeowners Association, and Klamath County Fire District One. They also approved authorizing the Library Director to sign permit documents, authorizing the Chair to sign closing documents for 2450 Altamont, and a $10,000 Tourism fund sponsorship for the Ragland Theater's Cafe performance. The Board agreed to let Ian Thigpen proceed with combining the SARS command vehicle and fire shelter needs into a single Title III application.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized Library Director to sign permit documents (unanimous)
• Approved $350,141 for four fire mitigation projects (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign closing documents for 2450 Altamont (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 Tourism fund sponsorship for Ragland Theater Cafe performance (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is convening an emergency executive session to conduct deliberations. The meeting focuses on real property transactions and labor negotiations.

• Deliberations regarding real property transactions
• Deliberations regarding labor negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes from the last meeting and consider several departmental requests, including staffing adjustments and policy exceptions. They will also vote on letters supporting two state grant programs for home modifications and healthy homes.

• Approve minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting
• Human Resources requests to add a position in Public Health - Community Health (PH-CH)
• Tax Department requests reclassification of Tax Specialist and Tax Clerk roles
• Letters of support for Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program and Oregon Healthy Homes Grant Program

The Board of Commissioners approved several personnel requests, including new positions and hiring policy exceptions. They also declared two parcels of real property as not needed for public use and delegated signature authority for Planning and Public Works.

• Approved adding PH-CH position (Unanimous)
• Approved decreasing PH-WIC FTE (Unanimous)
• Approved ASR exception to hiring policy (Unanimous)
• Approved DA - DDA II hire (Unanimous)
• Approved TAX reclassification for Tax Specialist and Tax Clerk (Unanimous)
• Approved adding DDS SC position (Unanimous)
• Declared real property 3909-01500-00100 and 3909-01500-00200 not needed for public use (Unanimous)
• Approved delegation of signature authority for Justin Throne and Brian Pisan (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on two agreements: a one-year extension of the medicolegal death investigator contract with MDI Associates at an increased hourly rate of $65, and the purchase of a $5,375 wide-format printer fully funded by an Oregon DOR ORMAP grant. The board will also approve minutes from the last meeting and appoint a new member to the Title III Advisory Council.

• Approve $10,000 contract amendment with MDI Associates for medicolegal death investigator services at $65/hour
• Approve $5,375 Canon iPF 4600S wide-format printer purchase funded by ORMAP Spring 2026 grant
• Approve minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting
• Appoint Robert DeHarrport to Title III Advisory Council
• Authorize chair to sign Oregon DOR ORMAP IGA Contract #PO-15000-00061570 and Pacific Office Automation contract #50-0004414

The Board of Commissioners approved two service agreements and the minutes from the July 14 meeting. They also recognized local achievements and received a commemorative U.S. flag.

• Approved July 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved Amendment One of contract with MDI Associates for Chief Medicolegal Death Investigator Services (Unanimous)
• Approved Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR) ORMAP IGA Contract #PO-15000-00061570 (Unanimous)
• Approved Pacific Office Automation Equipment/Service and Supply Contract #50-0004414 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This meeting was cancelled. No business was conducted. The agenda contained only procedural items.

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an emergency executive session to discuss specific legal and administrative matters. The session is closed to the public pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes.

• Real property transaction negotiations
• Labor negotiations
• Consultation with counsel regarding current or likely litigation
• Review of lawyer-client communications exempt from public inspection

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve contracts for traffic signal design, a new truck, and printer maintenance, along with several grant agreements and a franchise renewal.

• Award consulting contract for traffic signal and round-a-bout design
• Approve purchase of Freightliner M2 106 Plus truck for $303,332.50
• Approve printer maintenance agreement with Canon Solutions for $6,899
• Approve Domestic Well Assistance Grant Agreements totaling $118,323.57
• Approve franchise agreement renewal with Spectrum Pacific West, LLC

The commissioners unanimously approved the annexation of property into Klamath County Fire District 4. They also approved multiple procurement contracts, a new animal‑control board member, and several public‑health and infrastructure agreements.

• Approved annexation of property into Fire District 4 (unanimous vote)
• Approved Kittleson & Associates contract for traffic signal and round‑about plans (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a Freightliner M2 106 Plus with Carco crane from Premier Truck Group (unanimous)
• Approved J&K Deese Excavation bid to replace septic system at Project Homefront, 5225 N Highway 97 (unanimous)
• Appointed Meghan Miller to the Predatory Animal Control District Board (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement 14441 with Oregon Parks & Recreation for noxious‑weed control (unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Well Assistance Grant agreements (unanimous)
• Approved franchise agreement with Spectrum Pacific West, LLC (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting with several action items. They will consider a Non-Union COLA, emergency funding for a Domestic Violence Shelter, and a Letter of Support for Project Landing Pad. The board will also hear a continued request from the Ross Ragland Theater regarding an Art District and conduct interviews for the Title III Advisory Council.

• Domestic Violence Shelter emergency funding (public safety)
• Ross Ragland Theater Art District request (continued from 7/7)
• Non-Union COLA (cost-of-living adjustment)
• Exception to policy for Public Works Road Shop out of class premium
• Letter of Support for Project Landing Pad

The commissioners approved a one‑time grant of $33,267.77 and $1,021.58 to Cove Community Partnership to cover overdue taxes for the domestic‑violence shelter, contingent on the shelter regaining 501(c)(3) status. They also approved a 2% COLA for non‑union employees for fiscal years 2026‑2028, and adopted the county’s SRS fund allocation of 85% Title I, 8% Title II, and 7% Title III. Additional actions included signing a letter of support for Project Landing Pad and two public‑works policy exceptions.

• Approved one‑time grant of $33,267.77 and $1,021.58 to Cove Community Partnership (Minty and Nichols yes, DeGroot no)
• Approved 2% COLA for non‑union employees for FY 2026‑2028 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Road Shop out of class premium (unanimous)
• Approved SO‑PA Step 4 hire request (unanimous)
• Adopted SRS fund allocation: 85% Title I, 8% Title II, 7% Title III (agreed)
• Approved letter of support for Project Landing Pad (Minty and DeGroot yes, Nichols abstain)
• Conducted Title III Advisory Council interviews (no vote)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve prior meeting minutes and consider a proposed code enforcement ordinance from Rob Sayler and Stephanie Brown. They will discuss a comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget on proposed federal grant rules and an invoice from the Association of O&C Counties. A request from Paul Stewart of Ross Ragland Theater and a demonstration of Easy Smart Pay by Tax Collector Kayla Wessel are also on the agenda.

• Paul Stewart, Ross Ragland Theater - request
• Rob Sayler & Stephanie Brown - proposed code enforcement ordinance
• Kayla Wessel, Tax Collector - Easy Smart Pay demo
• BOCC comment letter to OMB on proposed federal grant rules
• Association of O&C Counties invoice

The Board approved a comment letter regarding proposed federal grant rules and a dues invoice for the Association of O&C Counties. Discussions were held regarding Ragland Theater funding, code enforcement updates, and a property tax payment platform.

• Approved minutes from the last meeting
• Approved comment letter to OMB on proposed federal grant rules (unanimous)
• Approved Association of O&C Counties invoice for $4177.58 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including the approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the Oregon Nurses Association and the Laborers’ Union Local 737. The agenda also includes a purchase of a John Deere Gradall excavator for $620,686.15 and the adoption of Ordinance 44.184 changing the Comprehensive Plan map and zoning for 4809 Altamont Drive from residential to commercial. Additional items are service agreements, amendments, and appointments with no fiscal impact.

• Approve Ordinance 44.184 and Final Order CLUP/ZC 3-26 to rezone 4809 Altamont Drive to General Commercial
• Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with Oregon Nurses Association ($319,863.40 FY2027‑$339,135.43 FY2029)
• Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with Laborers’ Union Local 737 ($15,627,324.00 FY2027‑$16,943,822.00 FY2029)
• Purchase one 2026 John Deere Gradall EXC from Pape Machinery for $620,686.15
• Approve Service Agreement with Crater Lake Hospitality LLC at $96.32 per inspection hour

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple collective bargaining agreements, a zoning change for an animal rescue facility, and various service agreements. They also approved a notice of hearing regarding Drazil Road and appointed Martin Heim to the Predatory Animal Control District Board.

• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved Oregon Nurses Association CBA (2026-2029)
• Approved Laborers’ Union Local 737 CBA (2026-2029)
• Approved Pape Machinery quote for a 2026 Gradall excavator
• Approved Ordinance 44.184 rezoning 4809 Altamont to General Commercial
• Approved notice of hearing for Drazil Road legalization
• Approved denial of planning application CLUP/ZC 4-25
• Appointed Martin Heim to the Predatory Animal Control District Board

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet in an emergency executive session to negotiate real‑property transactions and conduct labor negotiations, as authorized by Oregon Revised Statutes. Media reporting on the deliberations is prohibited, and recordings will be available at the commissioners’ office.

• Emergency executive session to negotiate real‑property transactions (ORS 192.660(2)(e))
• Emergency executive session to conduct labor negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d))

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed supplemental budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and then vote to adopt it, allocating funds across several county accounts. The Board will also approve a contract for third‑party inspection services for the Library Community Courtyard, with a cost not to exceed $20,000. Additionally, the Board will vote to approve collective bargaining agreements for four labor unions.

• Hold public hearing on proposed supplemental budget (publication cost $520.67)
• Adopt supplemental budget with allocations: $1,042,864 Fairgrounds Fund, $603,000 Risk Management Fund, $103,996 Tourism Competitive Grant Fund, $3,020,000 County School Fund, $778,000 Commissioner Misc Grant Fund, ($8,802) Parks Fund, $630,000 General Fund Reserve
• Approve Library agreement with Adkins Engineering & Surveying for special inspections, up to $20,000 from Library Reserve Fund
• Approve collective bargaining agreements for Laborers' Union Local 737, Oregon Nurses Association, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 701, and Federation of Parole and Probation Officers
• Allocate $35,000 from Reserve Future Expenditures for an emergency vehicle repair in the Parks Fund

The Board of Commissioners approved a supplemental budget resolution for several county funds. They also authorized collective bargaining agreements for Laborers' Union Local 737 and the Oregon Nurses Association. Additionally, a change order for property cleanup at Wren Drive was approved.

• Approved public hearing for fiscal year 2025-2026 supplemental budget (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget BR2026-047 for multiple funds (unanimous)
• Approved $28,800 total invoice change order for Elite Excavation at Wren Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Laborers' Union Local 737 agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Human Resources Director to sign Oregon Nurses Association agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Adkins Engineering & Surveying agreement for Library Community Courtyard (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider three department requests regarding new positions and a policy exception. The board will also review a letter of support for the City of Klamath Falls' BRIC Program application.

• Department request for a new position in CDD-Planning
• Department request for a PW Division III hire
• Department request for a CDD-SW exception to policy
• Letter of support for City of Klamath Falls' BRIC Program application
• Marine Corps League request for assistance with outreach support

The Board approved several department requests regarding new positions and policy exceptions. They also authorized funding for the Marine Corps League's roof replacement and ordered championship banners for local high school track teams.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved CDD-Planning new position (unanimous)
• Approved PW Division III hire (unanimous)
• Approved CDD-SW exception to policy (unanimous)
• Approved vinyl banners for KUHS and HHS track teams (unanimous)
• Approved Marine Corps League roof replacement assistance (with 10% contingency amendment)
• Approved letter of support for City of Klamath Falls BRIC Program application (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several contracts, including a new software system for public works and planning. The meeting also includes budget resolutions for the Sheriff's Office and Juvenile Detention, as well as law enforcement agreements with the USFS and ODOT.

• Proposed $233,718.16 expenditure for Accela OpenCounter software over 3 years
• Proposed $272,003 expense for Klamath Basin Behavioral Health batterer's intervention services
• Proposed $573,805.74 total cost to extend Microsoft software agreement with SoftwareOne
• Supplemental budget resolution for Sheriff's Office Correction Division increasing revenues by $124,923
• Supplemental budget resolution for Juvenile Detention to fill a $750,000 grant gap using other funds

The Board of Commissioners approved several supplemental budget resolutions and adopted the annual budgets for Klamath County, the Drainage Service District, the Extension Service District, and the Library Service District. The Board also approved various intergovernmental agreements and service contracts across several county departments.

• Approved June 9, 2026 minutes (Unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Poole to Poe Valley Vector Control District Board (Unanimous)
• Accepted Accela/OpenCounter software quote (Unanimous)
• Approved USFS cooperative law enforcement agreement modification (Unanimous)
• Approved ODOT Sno-Park parking permit enforcement amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved DCBS manufactured home ownership document system amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved Community Corrections/Klamath Basin Behavioral Health amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved Oregon Tech facility use agreement (Unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency executive session on June 16, 2026, with no public business conducted. The closed session is authorized under Oregon law for real property negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(e)), legal consultation on current or likely litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(h)), and labor negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d)). Media are prohibited from reporting on deliberations beyond the stated subjects.

• Executive session for real property transaction negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(e))
• Executive session to consult with counsel on litigation legal rights and duties (ORS 192.660(2)(h))
• Executive session for labor negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d))
• Emergency session called; no public agenda items

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an emergency executive session to discuss specific legal and personnel matters. These deliberations are conducted privately under Oregon Revised Statutes.

• Negotiations regarding real property transactions
• Consultation with counsel on current or likely litigation
• Labor negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to address infrastructure and administrative updates. Key agenda items include the legalization of Drazil Road and the dissolution of a road service district.

• Dissolution of Road Service District
• Legalization of Drazil Road
• Insurance renewal discussion
• Proposed revisions to Nuisance Code
• Comment on draft compatibility determination at Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge

The Board approved an updated insurance policy with a higher property deductible and authorized the dissolution of the County road service district. They also approved continuing the legalization process for Drazil Road and moving forward with a three-year OpenCounter software contract.

• Approved annual insurance renewal with $100,000 property deductible (unanimous)
• Approved dissolution of the County road service district (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of the Drazil Road legalization process
• Approved three-year contract for OpenCounter software
• Approved comments for Draft Compatibility Determination at Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve contracts for 2026 PLSS Corner services with three surveying firms and a supplemental budget for public health services. The board also sets a public hearing date for a proposed annexation into Klamath County Fire District No. 4.

• Approve contracts for PLSS Corner services with Brockamp, Rhine-Cross, and Ward (up to $150,000 each)
• Approve supplemental budget for Public Health Fund with $24,000 increase
• Set public hearing for annexation of Long Lake Ranch into Klamath County Fire District No. 4
• Approve amendment to Worldpay bank card merchant agreement
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement for Rural Health Transformation Program

The Board of Commissioners approved several supplemental budget resolutions across various county funds. Additionally, the board approved multiple surveying contracts, public health amendments, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved District Attorney supplemental budget (BR2026-020)
• Approved COVID19 Pandemic Grant Fund/General Fund Reserve supplemental budget (BR2026-021)
• Approved General Fund supplemental budget (BR2026-022)
• Approved Clerk’s Department supplemental budget (BR2026-024)
• Approved Internal Services Human Resources supplemental budget (BR2026-025)
• Approved Public Health Fund supplemental budget (BR2026-026)
• Approved Long Lake Ranch annexation hearing date (RE2026-027)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency closed-door executive session under Oregon law to discuss real property transactions, labor negotiations, and legal matters with counsel. No public decisions are expected during this session.

• Deliberations on real property transactions (ORS 192.660(2)(e))
• Deliberations on labor negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d))
• Consultation with counsel on current or anticipated litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(h))

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a second public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 36.09, which amends nuisance code rules for abandoned vehicles, dead trees, and vegetation. The board will also vote on two supplemental budget resolutions, approve annual cancellation of delinquent tax balances under $10, and authorize several agreements including dog licensing software and noxious weed control contracts.

• Second public hearing and adoption vote on Ordinance 36.09 amending nuisance control (vehicles, trees, vegetation)
• Supplemental budget resolution: $5,000 increase for General Fund Justice Court
• Supplemental budget resolution: $86,743 for Planning and $135,240 for Code Enforcement
• Annual cancellation of delinquent tax balances of $10 or less; fiscal impact $2,288.79 uncollected
• Amendment with Permitium LLC: $3,750 annual subscription for online dog licensing

The Board approved supplemental budget resolutions for the General Fund Justice Court and the Community Development Fund, both unanimously. It also unanimously approved the tax collector's cancellation of delinquent balances of $10 or less, appointed Brianna Olney to grant review panels, and ratified several agreements. A second public hearing on Ordinance 36.09 was held, but the motion to adopt the ordinance failed after two commissioners voted against it.

• Approved supplemental budget for General Fund Justice Court (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget for Community Development Fund (unanimous)
• Approved annual cancellation of delinquent tax balances $10 or less (unanimous)
• Appointed Brianna Olney to Economic Development and Tourism Grant Review Panels (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to agreement with Permitium, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Smartsheet subscription (unanimous)
• Approved agreements for weed control and farmers market initiatives (unanimous)
• Motion to adopt Ordinance 36.09 (nuisance control amendment) failed – Minty in favor, Nichols and DeGroot opposed

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss proposed National Association of Counties resolutions concerning public lands, the Endangered Species Act, and gray wolf management. They will also hear items on a management PTO policy update and a records request fee waiver.

• Proposed NACo public lands resolutions on ESA and gray wolf
• Management PTO policy update presented by Human Resources
• Records request fee waiver discussed by County Counsel
• Planning software and staffing update from Jeremy Morris
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 meeting

The board voted to deny two fee waiver requests for public records from the Sheriff's Department. It unanimously approved the National Association of Counties public lands resolutions. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved. No changes were made to the PTO payout policy and no decisions were taken on the OpenCounter software contract or the proposed temporary closure of the planning office.

• Denied two public records fee waiver requests
• Approved NACO public lands resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the last meeting
• Maintained existing PTO payout policy (no change)
• No decision on OpenCounter software contract (discussion continued)
• No decision on temporary closure of planning office afternoons (discussion continued)
• Agreed to expedite discussion on hiring a third planning staff member

Finance

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a projected $750,000 shortfall in the juvenile detention budget for 2025-26, a $958,429.22 county-wide COLA funding request, and an interim director appointment. They will also consider a $20,000 Klamath Idea funding request, a $150,000 Oregon Tech softball stadium canopy project, and a fairgrounds revenue shortfall requiring an interfund loan.

• Juvenile detention shortfall: current $577,857.58, projected $750,000 by end of 2026
• COLA funding: $958,429.22 for county-wide cost-of-living adjustments
• Oregon Tech funding request: $150,000 for John and Lois Stilwell Softball Stadium Canopy Project
• Klamath Idea funding request: $20,000, a $5,000 increase over prior year
• Fairgrounds revenue shortfall: seeking an interfund loan for FY2025-26

The commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of Dennis Holmes as interim Community Corrections Director. They also approved a $20,000 funding request for Klamath IDEA and payment of the O&C dues invoice. An interfund loan was authorized to cover the Fairgrounds' operating shortfall, and the board agreed to allocate 5% of the general fund for the property manager’s time on non‑foreclosed properties.

• Approved Dennis Holmes as interim Community Corrections Director (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 Klamath IDEA funding request (unanimous)
• Approved payment of O&C dues invoice from General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved interfund loan to cover Fairgrounds deficit (unanimous)
• Agreed to allocate 5% of the general fund for property manager time on non‑foreclosed properties

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a Comprehensive Plan amendment and zone change for a property at 4809 Altamont Drive. The proposal seeks to change the designation from Residential to Commercial to allow for a small animal clinic and personal services.

• Application CLUP/ZC 3-26 for REL Properties, LLC to change zoning from Suburban Residential (RS) to General Commercial (CG) at 4809 Altamont Drive