Klamath County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a FEMA BRIC grant opportunity, hear a livestock dispute, and consider approving a sole-source contract with Bogatay Construction Inc. to replace the fire-damaged building at the Tingley Lane Transfer Station. The contract is valued at $3,304,068, with funds to be reimbursed by CIS Insurance.

• Sole-source contract with Bogatay Construction Inc. for $3,304,068 to rebuild the Metallic Building Systems structure at Tingley Lane Transfer Station
• Livestock hearing: Hedrick vs Michaels
• Discussion of FEMA BRIC grant opportunity
• Approval of minutes from last meeting

The Board approved a sole-source contract with Bogatay Construction Inc. to replace the Metallic Building Systems structure at the Tingley Lane Transfer Station. In a livestock hearing, the Board imposed $2,380 in fines and restitution on dog owner Jennifer Michaels for livestock damage, requiring an affidavit to keep dogs contained. The Board also approved paying all county employees for 8 hours of time from COVID funds as a holiday appreciation. Additionally, the Board directed drafting a support letter for Midstate Electric's grant and authorized the Clerk to forward annexation ballot language to the District Attorney.

• Approved sole-source contract with Bogatay Construction Inc. for Tingley Lane Transfer Station structure replacement (unanimous)
• Imposed $2,380 in fines and restitution on dog owner Jennifer Michaels for livestock damage (unanimous)
• Approved paying all county employees 8 hours from COVID funds (unanimous)
• Directed drafting support letter for Midstate Electric grant (no vote recorded)
• Authorized Clerk to forward Bly RFPD annexation ballot language to District Attorney (no vote recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss finding matching funds for the KCR construction project and the Tingley Lane building. The meeting also includes discussions regarding road districts, 2022 positions, and liaison duties.

• Discussion on finding matching funds for the KCR construction project
• Discussion regarding the Tingley Lane Building
• Discussion of KFFE Unit 1 Road District
• Review of Hydrant Water Use Invoice
• Discussion of 2022 positions and liaison duties

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a time donation request for Juvenile Department staff, paid a hydrant water use invoice from the General Fund, and approved the 2022 liaison duties. They also discussed but did not decide on an extra floating holiday for employees and a contract for the Tingley Lane Transfer Station building, with both items to be revisited in a work session.

• Approved time donation request for Juvenile Department (unanimous)
• Approved payment of hydrant water use invoice from General Fund Non-Departmental (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 liaison duties as presented (unanimous)
• Approved permission to sign off on totaled truck for sale (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several agreements, including a $3.3 million sole-source contract to rebuild the Tingley Lane Transfer Station after a May 2021 fire, a $1.66 million state justice reinvestment grant, and a $20,135 amendment to an OHSU maternal health contract. They will also recognize volunteers who helped residents with dry wells and approve a land partition plat dedicating right-of-way on Cottage Avenue.

• Sole-source contract with Bogatay Construction Inc. for $3,304,068 to rebuild the Tingley Lane Transfer Station
• Justice Reinvestment Grant of $1,664,398 for jail, pretrial, and sentencing programs
• Amendment 3 to OHSU agreement adds $20,135 for home visiting services
• Land Partition 27-21 at 4322 Cottage Avenue dedicates 5 feet of right-of-way
• Certificates of recognition for dry well volunteers

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items unanimously, including amendments to agreements with OHSU and the Sheriff's Office, a grant agreement for Community Corrections, a contract with Webware Solutions, American Rescue Act grant agreements, a sole-source contract with Bogatay Construction for the Tingley Lane Transfer Station, a weed control modification with Fremont-Winema National Forest, a copier contract with Ricoh, and a land partition plat. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Amendment 3 to OHSU agreement (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement with Criminal Justice Commission (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Webware Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved American Rescue Act grant agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Approved sole-source contract with Bogatay Construction (unanimous)
• Approved weed control modification with Fremont-Winema (unanimous)
• Approved land partition plat 27-21 (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss a property offer for 1500 Esplanade and a potential property purchase for the Fairgrounds. The session also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• 1500 Esplanade Offer
• Fairgrounds Potential Property Purchase

The Board unanimously approved accepting the counter offer for the property at 1500 Esplanade and authorized Rick Vaughn to sign documents. They also unanimously authorized Rick Vaughn to negotiate on a potential fairgrounds property purchase. The minutes from the previous counsel meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from last Counsel Meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted counter offer for 1500 Esplanade and authorized Rick Vaughn to sign documents (unanimous)
• Authorized Rick Vaughn to negotiate on fairgrounds potential property purchase (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in executive session to conduct deliberations on real property transactions and labor negotiations. These sessions are held privately pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes.

• 1500 Esplanade Offer
• Fairgrounds potential property purchase
• DDA Demand To Bargain labor negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed annexation by the Bly Fire Department, recommendations from the Tourism Grant Review Panel, and potential changes to the panel's membership and funding. The panel may be expanded from 7 to 9 members, with a second lodging representative, and the board will consider increasing grant awards, reviving a summit in 2022, and using ARPA funds to boost available amounts. No final decisions are expected at this work session.

• Bly Fire Department annexation request by Bruce Nichols and Leland Hunter
• Tourism Grant Review Panel membership expansion from 7 to 9 members
• Possible increase in tourism grant funding or award to a larger event
• Reviving the Summit in 2022
• ARPA funding to increase amounts available to tourism grant participants

The Board of Commissioners agreed to add the Bly Rural Fire Protection District annexation question to the next ballot, with Emergency Manager Brandon Fowler as the point person to work with the Clerk and County Counsel on ballot language. The Board also decided to keep tourism grant funding at $100,000 for a large event in the Spring cycle, and deferred decisions on increasing the Tourism Grant Review Panel from 7 to 9 members and on reviving the Summit until later.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Agreed to add Bly RFPD annexation to next ballot
• Kept tourism grant funding at $100,000 for large event in Spring cycle
• Deferred decision on increasing Tourism Grant Review Panel to 9 members
• Deferred decision on reviving Summit in 2022

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider adopting the Wesgo Subarea Master Plan for transportation, water, and wastewater in a 380-acre area near Klamath Falls. They will also review two zoning changes: one for 325 acres on Delap Pit Road and another for a .22-acre property on Altamont Drive. A work session on a solar ordinance is scheduled for discussion.

• Adoption of Wesgo Subarea Master Plan (CLUP 9-21) for 380-acre area bordered by OR 140, BNSF rail, Washburn Way, Joe Wright Road, UGB, Tingley Lane
• Zone change (CLUP/ZC 7-21) for 325 acres on Delap Pit Road from Non-Resource to Rural Residential (R10)
• Zone change (ZC 8-21) for .22-acre at Altamont Drive and Hilyard Avenue from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for indoor storage
• Discussion of solar ordinance work session date and time

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review Human Resources budget assumptions and a gate permit request for Arant Road. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding KCC permit fees.

• Human Resources Personnel Services Budget Assumptions
• Gate Permit Request - Arant Road
• KCC Permit Fees

The Board approved a 50% waiver of building permit fees for Klamath Community College's Apprenticeship Center and Fire Tower Project, with Commissioner DeGroot noting the college requested a full waiver but the county incurred costs. The Board also approved the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget assumptions, agreed that political stickers on personal vehicles in county lots are not a policy violation, and authorized Public Works to proceed with a gate request for Arant Road.

• Approved 50% waiver of KCC building permit fees (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 fiscal year budget assumptions (unanimous)
• Agreed political stickers on personal vehicles in county lots are not a policy violation
• Authorized Public Works to send gate permit letter for Arant Road

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on resolutions to establish new fee schedules for the Assessor's and Surveyor's offices, as current fees do not cover service costs. The board will also consider several contracts, including a 10-year website services agreement with CivicPlus worth $149,225.66, a professional services contract with Northwest Code Professionals for up to $150,000, and a change order for geothermal pipeline repairs. Additionally, the board will act on appointments, liquor license renewals, and grant applications.

• Public hearing and resolutions to adopt new Assessor and Surveyor fee schedules (fees last increased 2017 and 2014, respectively)
• 10-year CivicPlus website services contract: $13,017.03 this year, $149,225.66 total
• Professional services contract with Northwest Code Professionals for specialty code inspection, up to $150,000 through Dec 14, 2026
• Change order with Rocky Mountain Construction for geothermal pipeline: $45,733 plus ~$12,000 in materials
• Right-of-way purchase for ADA ramps on Villa Drive and Homedale Road: $3,000

The Board unanimously approved new fee schedules for the Assessor's and Surveyor's offices, along with several contracts, agreements, and grant applications. All votes were unanimous with Commissioners Morris and DeGroot present.

• Approved new Assessor's Office fee schedule (RE2022-011)
• Approved new Surveyor's Office fee schedule (RE2022-010)
• Approved quote from Northwest Code Professionals for specialty code inspection
• Approved CivicPlus website services agreement
• Reappointed four members to Weed Control Advisory Committee
• Appointed Christine Neterer to Library Advisory Board
• Approved geothermal pipeline installation with Rocky Mountain Construction
• Authorized grant applications for museum and public health

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss an opioid settlement. The meeting follows an executive session.

• Opioid settlement discussion

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a motion authorizing County Counsel to sign the opioid settlement agreement, which is expected to bring Klamath County approximately $2 million in settlement funds. The minutes also record approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized County Counsel to sign opioid settlement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to consult with legal counsel. The discussion concerns the legal rights and duties of the public body regarding an opioid settlement.

• Executive session regarding opioid settlement litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and Fair Board will hold a work session to discuss property acquisition and a loan from the county to the fairgrounds. No specific dollar amounts or project names were provided in the agenda.

• Property acquisition discussion
• County to Fairgrounds loan discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to approve minutes from the last meeting and discuss county-owned tax lots on Washburn Way with representatives Kendall Alexander and Stan Gilbert from KBBH. The agenda also includes other county business and adjournment.

• Discussion of county lots on Washburn Way with KBBH
• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Other county business

The Board discussed transferring two vacant county-owned lots on Washburn Way to KBBH for expansion of mental health services, and possibly Phoenix Place. Commissioner DeGroot and Morris agreed to transfer the vacant lots immediately, but KBBH preferred to wait pending negotiations. The Board authorized Finance to negotiate with KBBH.

• Approved minutes from last Work Session meeting
• Empowered Finance to negotiate with KBBH regarding transfer of vacant lots and Phoenix Place

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes, discuss a clarification on the sheriff's salary, and consider Title III reimbursement requests from emergency management. They will also hear about a blood community vehicle campaign. The agenda is mostly administrative with no major policy decisions.

• Clarification on the Sheriff's salary
• Title III reimbursement requests from CFR, KCFD1, and KCFD3
• SW Oregon Chapter Ford Transit Connect Campaign for blood community vehicle

The Board unanimously approved raising the Sheriff's salary to $1 more than the highest-paid employee in the Sheriff's Department, following a clarification that statute requires the Sheriff not be paid less than the Captain. The Board also approved a $10,000 donation from ARPA funds to the Red Cross for a regional Ford Transit Connect van, with Commissioner Boyd opposed. A Title III reimbursement request for KCFD III water tender repairs was deferred to a later meeting for further discussion.

• Approved Sheriff's salary increase to $1 more than highest-paid Sheriff's Dept. employee (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 ARPA donation to Red Cross for regional van (2-1, Boyd opposed)
• Deferred Title III reimbursement for KCFD III water tender repairs to later meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and appointments, including a $2,028,751 bid for road aggregate production and a $3,304,068 sole-source contract to rebuild the Tingley Lane Transfer Station after a fire. They will also approve ARP grant agreements totaling $1,035,000 and various board appointments.

• Bid award to Rocky Mountain Construction for $2,028,751 for 2021-2022 EAC & Base Rock Production
• Sole-source contract with Bogatay Construction Inc. for $3,304,068 to replace Metallic Building Systems structure at Tingley Lane Transfer Station
• Approve ARP grant agreements: Friends of the Children $50,000, Steen Sports Park $655,000, Klamath County Fire District #1 $200,000, REACH Inc $130,000
• Budget resolution transferring $2,436,917 from COVID19 Pandemic Grant Fund to General Fund
• Appointments to Rocky Point Fire and EMS Board, Cedar Trails Special Road District, and Chiloquin Vector Control District

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a bid award to Rocky Mountain Construction for the 2021-2022 EAC & Base Rock Production Project, and approved a sole-source contract with Bogatay Construction Inc. for replacing the Metallic Building Systems structure at the Tingley Lane Transfer Station. They also approved several appointments and agreements, including ARPA grant agreements and an OSFM grant agreement. The meeting was largely routine, with no major policy changes.

• Approved bid award to Rocky Mountain Construction for 2021-2022 EAC & Base Rock Production Project (unanimous)
• Approved sole-source determination and resolution for Bogatay Construction Inc. for Tingley Lane Transfer Station structure replacement (unanimous)
• Approved sole-source contract with Bogatay Construction Inc. for the same project (unanimous)
• Approved vacating Lots 16 and 17, Block 3, Lakewoods Subdivision (unanimous)
• Appointed Patricia O'Shay, Richard Stevens, Theresa Peterson, and David Carpenter to Rocky Point Fire and EMS Board
• Appointed Sasheena Kurfman to Cedar Trails Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed John 'J.B.' Brown to Chiloquin Vector Control District Board (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County American Rescue Act grant agreements for completed and ready applicants (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and review a lease agreement for Blackman Ranch. The meeting follows an executive session.

• Blackman Ranch Lease Agreement

The Board of Commissioners discussed the Blackman Ranch lease agreement, which is a joint agreement with the County, City, and Blackman Farms. The City Council decided to wait until spring to see if Blackman Farms receives federal assistance before making a decision. Commissioner Boyd agreed with this approach and suggested sending a joint letter from the City and County to Blackman Farms. The Board instructed County Counsel to work with City Counsel to draft the letter.

• Approved minutes from November 9 Counsel Meeting
• Instructed Counsel to draft joint letter with City to Blackman Farms regarding lease reduction

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an executive session to consult with counsel. The discussion concerns legal rights and duties regarding current or likely litigation.

• Consultation with counsel regarding KCEDA Contract

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss various department requests and community partnerships. Items include personnel requests from Human Resources and potential grant funding coordination with the City of Chiloquin.

• DA out of class stipend request
• DA promotion request
• Klamath Communities Coalition charter review
• O&C proxy approval
• City of Chiloquin grant funding partnership for homelessness

The Board approved a District Attorney out-of-class stipend with a 90-day follow-up by the Liaison Commissioner, and approved a DA promotion, both unanimously. They paused discussion on the Klamath Communities Coalition, agreed to a supporting role for a Chiloquin homelessness grant, approved O&C proxy and Rocky Point Fire & EMS appointments.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Approved DA out-of-class stipend, with 90-day follow-up by Liaison Commissioner
• Approved DA promotion
• Paused Klamath Communities Coalition item
• Approved proxy vote for Commissioner DeGroot at O&C Counties meeting
• Agreed to supporting role for Chiloquin homelessness grant partnership
• Appointed four members to Rocky Point Fire & EMS Board

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a finance meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several financial matters, including moving ARPA revenue losses to the General Fund, the status of a vaccine incentive grant, and the county road revenue forecast. They will also consider a funding request from Catalyze Klamath, review a policy on meals and snacks for employees, and address the NACo dues invoice. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and other routine items.

• Budget resolution to move ARPA revenue losses to the General Fund
• Status of Vaccine Incentive Grant and additional funding proposal
• County Road Revenue Forecast for FY 2021-2022
• Funding request from Catalyze Klamath
• NACo dues invoice of $1,328.00 for 2020

The Board approved a budget resolution to transfer the remaining $2,436,917 of ARPA revenue loss funds to the General Fund. They also approved a $5,000 sponsorship for Catalyze Klamath and payment of the NACo dues invoice. Discussions were held on ARPA contract timing, road revenue forecasts, and meal/snack spending policies, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved budget resolution moving $2,436,917 ARPA funds to General Fund
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Catalyze Klamath
• Approved payment of $1,328 NACo dues invoice
• Decided to ask Barb Heath's contractor about Transformation Wellness project viability
• Decided to take no action on Lake Ewauna cleanup pending KCEDA application

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission is holding an appeal hearing for LP 17-20, a decision to replat a parcel into three lots. The property is zoned Low-Density Residential and located on the east side of Old Fort Road. The commission will consider the appeal and may uphold, modify, or reverse the decision.

• Appeal of Land Partition Decision LP 17-20 (Bocchi)
• Replat of Parcel 1 of Land Partition 79-132 into 3 parcels: 6.76, 9.95, and 191.46 acres
• Property zoned Low-Density Residential (RL)
• Located on east side of Old Fort Road across from Collman Dairy Road
• Map Tax Lots 3809-02200-02100, 3809-02700-00200, 3809-027B0-00100

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct applicant interviews for the Rocky Point Fire and EMS District. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rocky Point Fire And EMS District Applicant Interviews

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the last meeting and conducted interviews for the Rocky Point Fire and EMS District. They unanimously voted to appoint Richard Stevens, David Carpenter, Patricia O'Shay, and Theresa Peterson to the board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Appointed Richard Stevens, David Carpenter, Patricia O'Shay, and Theresa Peterson to Rocky Point Fire and EMS Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider signing a deed to transfer three tax-foreclosed properties to the City of Chiloquin for public use. The board will also approve appointments to the Veteran's Advisory Council, extend a dental services agreement, and approve American Rescue Plan Act grant agreements totaling $550,000.

• Public hearing and deed transfer of tax-foreclosed properties R-3407-034DC-00400&00500 and R-3407-034DD-02100-000 to City of Chiloquin
• Approve appointments of Sarah Callen, Peter Gleason, and Larry Peterman to Veteran's Advisory Council
• Approve Amendment 1 to services agreement with Konnect Dental Kare, Inc. for WIC oral health services
• Approve ARP grant agreements: J&P Wholesale $200,000, Lobo Truss $250,000, Ross Ragland Theater $100,000
• Approve minutes from November 23, 2021 business meeting

The Board held a public hearing and approved the transfer of three tax-foreclosed properties to the City of Chiloquin, signing the deed. It also approved appointments to the Veteran's Advisory Council, an amendment to a dental services agreement, and American Rescue Act grant agreements with a revised fiscal impact. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from the November 23, 2021 business meeting.
• Held public hearing and approved transfer of tax-foreclosed properties R-3407-034DC-00400&00500 and R-3407-034DD-02100-000 to City of Chiloquin.
• Signed deed transferring the above properties to City of Chiloquin.
• Appointed Sarah Callen, Peter Gleason, and Larry Peterman to the Veteran's Advisory Council.
• Approved Amendment 1 to the Services Agreement with Konnect Dental Kare, Inc.
• Approved Klamath County American Rescue Act grant agreements with fiscal impact of $100,000 from Covid Relief Funds and $450,000 from General Fund Covid Revenue Loss.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to approve minutes from the last meeting and conduct a livestock hearing in the case of Reinertsen vs. Odai. Other county business may also be discussed. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Livestock hearing: Reinertsen vs. Odai
• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Other county business

The Board of Commissioners held a livestock hearing and unanimously found three dogs owned by Valerie and Christopher Odai guilty of killing a llama owned by Judy Reinertsen. The board voted to impose $3,830 in total costs: $630 in animal control fees, $1,500 in civil penalties ($500 per dog), and $1,700 in restitution ($1,500 for the llama, $200 for burial). The decision also required the Odais to sign an affidavit, and the dogs may be returned to their original location if safely confined.

• Approved minutes from the last work session meeting.
• Unanimously found all three dogs guilty of killing the llama.
• Unanimously set the value of the llama at $750, noting victims may request double per statute.
• Unanimously imposed $630 in animal control fees, $1,500 in civil penalties, and $1,700 in restitution, totaling $3,830.
• Unanimously approved an amendment adding a signed affidavit to the penalty order.
• Discussed allowing Brandon Fowler to sit in on interviews for the Rocky Point Fire and EMS District Board, but without a formal vote.

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting in executive session to consult with counsel. The discussion concerns legal rights and duties regarding current or likely litigation related to a KCEDA contract.

• Consultation with counsel regarding KCEDA contract litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will review several personnel requests, including new positions for Developmental Disabilities, Planning, and an additional Patrol Sergeant, as well as an exception to policy for the DA's office. They will also discuss a fee increase proposed by the Assessor and Surveyor, a potential building space for Developmental Disabilities, and employee sick/vacation time. The meeting is primarily administrative, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Department request for DDS QA position
• Department request for Planning Permit Tech promotion
• Department request for additional Patrol Sergeant
• Fee increase by Assessor and Surveyor
• Discussion of employee sick/vacation time

The Board unanimously approved four Human Resources staffing requests: a DDS QA position, a Planning Permit Tech, an additional Patrol Sergeant, and an exception to policy for the DA's office. The Board also discussed but did not decide on fee increases for the Assessor and Surveyor, directing staff to move forward with public hearings. A proposal to move Developmental Disabilities Services to the DHS building was discussed, with direction to negotiate a lower cost or purchase the Main Street building. A request to swap vacation time for sick time for a Sheriff's employee was not approved.

• Approved minutes from the last Admin Meeting.
• Approved DDS QA position request as presented (unanimous).
• Approved Planning Permit Tech request as presented (unanimous).
• Approved additional Patrol Sergeant request as presented (unanimous).
• Approved exception to policy for DA's office as presented (unanimous).
• Approved hiring 3 temp employees as permanent (unanimous).
• Directed moving forward with public hearings on Assessor/Surveyor fee increases (no vote).
• Denied request to swap 40 hours vacation for 40 hours sick time for Sheriff's employee.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several high-value items, including a new patrol boat and ATV for the Sheriff's Office. The agenda also includes approving grant agreements for victim services and American Rescue Plan funds, as well as updates to public health funding.

• Approval of $131,187 purchase for a 2023 22’ Coastal C.C. Super T Boat for the Sheriff's Office
• Approval of $26,983.05 to purchase a 2022 Polaris General XP 1000 ATV for the Sheriff's Office
• Acceptance of $386,176 CFA/VOCA grant for District Attorney victim services
• Approval of $173,000 in American Rescue Plan Act grants to various local organizations
• Approval of $2,264,283.33 in grant revenue for Klamath County Public Health services

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including the purchase of a Polaris side-by-side vehicle and a patrol boat, vacating two lots, accepting a county road, distributing transient room tax, and signing multiple grant and cooperative agreements. Commissioner Boyd announced his resignation effective January 10, 2022.

• Approved purchase of 2022 Polaris General XP 1000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase proposal with Oregon State Marine Board for a 2023 patrol boat (unanimous)
• Approved vacating Lots 21 and 22, Block 23, Oregon Shores Unit 2 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of county road for Crest Street (unanimous)
• Approved third quarter transient room tax distribution (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-2023 CFA/VOCA grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved American Rescue Act grant agreements (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing assessor to apply for HB 5006 grant (unanimous)

Public Works

The Klamath County Weed Control Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, renew board member terms, and review the proposed 2022 noxious weed list. They will also receive updates from the Oregon Department of Agriculture, the Bureau of Reclamation, and other agencies on weed control issues.

• Approval of Nov. 5, 2020 minutes
• Board member term renewals for Erin Rentz, Tony Pena, Frank Hammerich
• Review and proposed changes to 2022 noxious weed list
• Update from BOR on Lost River Contract (Mike Green)
• Update from Basin Fertilizer on contractor availability (Tony Pena)

The Public Works board approved the 2022 noxious weed list with no changes, keeping all species classifications as they are. Board members Erin Rentz and Frank Hammerich agreed to renew their terms, with renewal letters to be sent to the Board of Commissioners. Staff reported that a lack of employees led to the lowest income in 18 years for the 2021 season.

• Approved the 2022 noxious weed list as is, with no changes recommended.
• Approved the minutes from the Nov. 5, 2020 meeting.
• Erin Rentz and Frank Hammerich agreed to renew their board terms; Tony Pena to be contacted later.
• Discussed but did not change the status of Yellow starthistle or Medusahead on the weed list.
• Heard updates on the BOR contract, with M&C Enterprise to begin spraying.
• Discussed fire-related impacts, including missed 2021 treatments due to the Bootleg Fire.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session. The main item is a livestock hearing in the case of Davila vs Gonzalez. The board will also approve minutes from the last meeting and discuss other county business.

• Livestock hearing: Davila vs Gonzalez
• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Other county business

The Board of Commissioners held a livestock hearing regarding an incident between Davila and Gonzalez, where dogs got out of a kennel. After testimony, the board unanimously approved a motion to impose animal control fees, a civil penalty, and restitution totaling $1,560, along with a requirement for Gonzalez to sign an affidavit to keep the dogs contained. No other county business was discussed.

• Approved minutes from October 27 Work Session
• Imposed $1,560 total penalty in Davila vs Gonzalez livestock hearing (unanimous): $410 animal control fees, $1,000 civil penalty ($500 per dog), $150 restitution
• Required Gonzalez to sign affidavit to keep dogs contained in the future

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss a KCEDA contract.

• KCEDA Contract

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a County Counsel meeting on November 9, 2021, at 10:00 AM. The board approved the minutes from the last County Counsel meeting and noted there was nothing to address regarding the KCEDA contract. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 AM with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved minutes from last County Counsel meeting

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an executive session to consult with counsel regarding current or likely litigation. The session covers four specific legal topics.

• KCEDA Contract
• Code Enforcement Property Foreclosures
• Hutchison Et Al V. Baker County Et Al
• Veteran's Services Claim

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, consider several personnel requests (merit step increase, juvenile temporary employee, EM FTE increase), discuss the Bonanza ambulance with the Ambulance Advisory Committee, continue discussion on HB5006 with the Assessor, review a geothermal change order for Juvenile, and address Rocky Point Fire & EMS board resignations and replacements.

• Department request for merit step increase
• Department request for juvenile temporary employee
• Department request for EM FTE increase
• Discuss Bonanza ambulance (Klamath County Ambulance Advisory Committee)
• Rocky Point Fire & EMS board resignations and replacements

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved three personnel and operational requests: a temporary juvenile department employee, an Emergency Management FTE increase, and a recommendation from the Ambulance Advisory Committee for Basin Ambulance to manage Bonanza Ambulance. They also discussed but took no action on a Planning Department reclassification request, and agreed to a process for filling Rocky Point Fire & EMS board vacancies. A geothermal change order for the Juvenile Department was approved with funding from the Maintenance reserve account.

• Approved temporary juvenile employee request (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Management FTE increase (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Ambulance Advisory Committee recommendation for Basin Ambulance to manage Bonanza Ambulance (unanimous)
• Approved geothermal change order for Juvenile Department, funded from Maintenance reserve (consensus)
• Agreed to send flyer to Rocky Point Fire & EMS district residents for board applications, with interviews by 11/30 and appointments by early December
• Planning Department reclassification request discussed, no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant agreements for economic development and tourism. The agenda also includes requests for law enforcement vehicle purchases and a zoning ordinance change.

• Approval of $50,000 in Economic Development Grant agreements
• Approval of $115,000 in Tourism Grant agreements
• Purchase of a used 2018 Dodge Charger for the Sheriff's Office up to $30,000
• Ordinance 44.159 to change zoning from Rural Residential 5-acre to 2-acre minimum
• Estimate of $8,608.75 for a wheelchair lift for a Veterans Services van

The Board of Commissioners approved a zone change from 5-acre to 2-acre minimum lots, multiple grant agreements for economic development and tourism, and several contracts including a wheelchair lift purchase, a used patrol car, and amendments to solid waste and public health agreements. All votes were unanimous except for two public health agreements, which passed 2-1 with Commissioner Boyd opposing. The board also approved a cash policy manual and appointed James Pereyra to the Veterans Advisory Council.

• Approved minutes from November 2, 2021 business meeting
• Appointed James Pereyra to Veterans Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved R&J Mobility estimate for wheelchair lift (unanimous)
• Approved purchase/upfit of used 2018 Dodge Charger for patrol (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 44.159 zone change to 2-acre minimum (unanimous)
• Approved Fall 2021 Economic Development and Tourism grant agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to DEQ agreement (2-1, Boyd opposed)
• Approved Amendment 1 to SCOEDD agreement (2-1, Boyd opposed)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review minutes and discuss specific legal and infrastructure matters. The agenda includes items regarding real property and road service districts.

• Civil Forfeiture Of Real Property
• County Road Service District

The Board discussed using civil forfeiture, code enforcement, nuisance abatement, liens, and foreclosure to target illegal marijuana grows, and agreed to have County Counsel research the process with Code Enforcement. They also agreed to have Commissioner DeGroot present a resolution on the County Road Service District to incorporated city councils. Minutes from the last meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Agreed to have County Counsel research civil forfeiture process with Code Enforcement for illegal marijuana grows
• Agreed to have Commissioner DeGroot bring County Road Service District resolution to city council meetings

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a series of department requests, including new sheriff sergeant positions, stipends, time donations, a public health nurse FTE, and a merit step increase. They will also discuss a construction improvement agreement with the City of Klamath Falls for the KCR Grading Project and winter parking for county vehicles. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major public hearings or ordinances listed.

• Sheriff's Office request for additional sergeant positions
• Sheriff's Office out-of-class stipend requests, including for acting sergeant
• Public Health request for a full-time RN position
• Construction Improvement Agreement with City of Klamath Falls for KCR Grading Project
• Winter parking for county vehicles at the Government Center

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several department requests, including those for Juvenile, Public Health, Public Works, and Sheriff's Office, all by unanimous votes. A Planning department request failed due to lack of a second. The board also approved a stipend for an acting sergeant, amended to end December 31st, and approved an agreement with the City of Klamath Falls for excavation at the Juvenile site.

• Approved Juvenile department request (unanimous)
• Planning department request failed (motion failed)
• Approved Public Health department request (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works department request (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office department request (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office out-of-class stipend (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office acting sergeant stipend, amended to end Dec 31 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with City of Klamath Falls for excavation at Juvenile site (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including approving minutes, prior livestock case orders, appointments to advisory boards, and multiple intergovernmental agreements. Key actions include a courthouse remodel amendment with increased funding, amendments to air quality grant agreements, and a new enterprise zone agreement with Gilchrist Forest Products.

• Approve Amendment 2 to IGA with Oregon Judicial Department for courthouse remodel, increasing reimbursement to $158,380.92
• Approve agreement with Gilchrist Forest Products LLC for enterprise zone, with $75,000 annual revenue in years four and five
• Approve orders for livestock violations against Alysha Ross and Giovanni Rizo-Lopez, each with $1,285 revenue and $520 expenditure
• Approve amendments to Targeted Airshed Grant agreements with DEQ and SCOEDD, increasing woodstove changeout cost to $6,000
• Approve social gaming license for Four Aces Social Club (3 tables, $150 revenue) and liquor license recommendations

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several routine items, including appointments to advisory boards, an intergovernmental agreement for courthouse remodeling, a state DEQ agreement amendment, a health data-sharing agreement, and a contract with Gilchrist Forest Products. They also approved a social gaming license and liquor license recommendations. Two items were tabled: an amendment to a DEQ agreement (motion failed after Commissioner Boyd refused to second) and an SCOEDD agreement, both to be reconsidered next week.

• Approved minutes from October 26, 2021 meeting
• Approved appointments to Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Willa Powless to Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to IGA 210062 with Oregon Judicial Department for courthouse remodel (unanimous)
• Tabled Amendment 1 to DEQ agreement 156-21 (motion failed, Commissioner Boyd refused to second)
• Tabled Amendment 1 to SCOEDD agreement with Public Health
• Approved THEO Security and Privacy Agreement #172918 with Oregon Health Authority (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Gilchrist Forest Products LLC (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items including Lake Of The Woods Resort and parking on Dead Indian Memorial Road. The agenda also includes discussions regarding KCEDA and other county business.

• Lake Of The Woods Resort report
• Parking on Dead Indian Memorial Road
• KCEDA discussion

The Board of Commissioners held a work session where they discussed safety concerns about parking on Dead Indian Memorial Road near Lake of the Woods. Commissioner DeGroot agreed to work with Public Works on a study, while Commissioner Boyd was not interested in taking action. No formal decisions were made; the KCEDA item was cancelled and no other county business was discussed.

• Approved minutes from last work session meeting
• Commissioner DeGroot to work with Public Works on road safety study (discussed, not voted)
• Public Works to continue studies and report back to Board (discussed)

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, adopt a cash policy manual, discuss House Bill 5006 grants for wildfire-related tax revenue losses, and consider a funding request of $8,000 for CERT. The agenda includes several items for decision or discussion.

• Adoption of Cash Policy Manual
• House Bill 5006 - Grants to counties for reimbursement of lost tax revenue related to 2020 wildfires
• Funding request: CERT - $8,000.00

The Board approved a $25,000 funding request from Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) using ARP funds, with $17,000 for CERT and $8,000 for the Teen CERT program. The motion passed. Other items were discussed but not decided: a cash policy manual was introduced for future adoption, and a resolution on House Bill 5006 wildfire reimbursement is pending.

• Approved $25,000 ARP funding for CERT and Teen CERT (motion passed)
• Approved minutes from last meeting as presented

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will discuss a proposed ordinance (CLUP 8-20) that would create siting standards for commercial solar facilities. The ordinance would prohibit such facilities on prime agricultural soils (Class 1-3) and in Crucial Winter Range wildlife habitat areas. The meeting also includes routine items such as staff reports, public comments, and other business.

• Proposed ordinance CLUP 8-20: commercial solar siting standards
• Exclusion of solar facilities on Class 1-3 soils
• Exclusion of solar facilities in Crucial Winter Range habitat
• Public comments period

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the Archeological Inadvertent Discovery Plan for the Bly Water and Sewer Project. The agenda also includes reviewing letters of support for regional infrastructure and grant projects.

• Approval of Archeological Inadvertent Discovery Plan for Bly Water and Sewer Project
• Letter of Support for City of Klamath Falls Wastewater Reuse Feasibility Study
• News Release regarding property donation to the City of Chiloquin
• Letter of Support for Gilchrist Mill Rail Project Connect Oregon Grant

The Board of Commissioners approved the Archeological Inadvertent Discovery Plan for the Bly Water and Sewer project, signed letters of support for the Klamath Falls wastewater reuse feasibility study and the Gilchrist Mill Rail Project Connect Oregon grant, and discussed but took no action on a press release for a property donation to Chiloquin.

• Adopted Archeological Inadvertent Discovery Plan for Bly Water and Sewer project (unanimous)
• Signed letter of support for City of Klamath Falls wastewater reuse feasibility study (unanimous)
• Signed letter of support for Gilchrist Mill Rail Project Connect Oregon grant (unanimous)
• No action on press release for Markwardt Property donation to City of Chiloquin

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving an order to advance $1,372,277.84 in tax payments to small taxing districts, approve several intergovernmental agreements, and act on a lot vacation request. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and a small increase to the library's cash account.

• Advance tax payments to districts with $100,000 or less assessed value, $1,372,277.84 from General Fund
• Vacate Lots 1 and 3 of Running Y Resort Phase 1, Tract 1319, Map R-3808-009A0
• Approve intergovernmental security and access agreement with Oregon Health Authority for KCPH
• Approve tobacco retail license information sharing and enforcement agreement with Oregon Department of Revenue
• Increase library service district impress cash account from $400 to $490

The Board of Commissioners approved the vacation of Lots 1 and 3 of Running Y Resort Phase 1, Tract 1319, and authorized the Treasurer to make advance payments to taxing districts with $100,000 or less in assessed taxes. They also approved two intergovernmental agreements with the State of Oregon related to public health: a security and access agreement with the Oregon Health Authority, and a tobacco retail license and information sharing agreement with the Oregon Department of Revenue. The tobacco agreement passed 2-1, with Commissioner Boyd opposed, citing concerns about state overreach.

• Approved vacation of Lots 1 and 3, Running Y Resort Phase 1, Tract 1319 (unanimous)
• Authorized Treasurer to make advance payments to taxing districts with $100,000 or less taxes assessed (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental security and access agreement with Oregon Health Authority (unanimous)
• Approved tobacco retail license and information sharing agreement with Oregon Department of Revenue (2-1, Boyd opposed)
• Approved increasing impress cash account in Klamath County Library Service District (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is convening an executive session to conduct deliberations with designated persons regarding labor negotiations. The session specifically concerns Local 737.

• Labor negotiations with Local 737

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a livestock hearing between Ferguson and Rizo-Lopez/Ross, an update from the CERT team, and a support letter for the Farmers Conservation Alliance. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and other county business.

• Livestock hearing: Ferguson vs Rizo-Lopez / Ross
• Ron Miller - CERT Team update
• Support letter for Farmers Conservation Alliance
• Approve minutes from last meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a livestock hearing and unanimously approved assessing Alysha Ross and Giovanni Rizo $1,285 each in animal control fees, civil penalties, and restitution for goats lost or killed by their dog. The board also approved a support letter for the Farmers Conservation Alliance and discussed a $5,000-$8,000 request from the CERT team, which was deferred to a future finance meeting.

• Assessed Alysha Ross $1,285 in animal control fees, penalties, and restitution (unanimous)
• Assessed Giovanni Rizo $1,285 in animal control fees, penalties, and restitution (unanimous)
• Approved support letter for Farmers Conservation Alliance (unanimous)
• Deferred CERT funding request to next Finance meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes, consider two human resources exceptions to policy (for Public Health and the Sheriff's Office), review a Community Corrections DOC Biennial Plan, and discuss a letter from the City of Chiloquin regarding the Markwardt Building. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items.

• Exception to policy for Public Health (FNP)
• Exception to policy for Sheriff's Office (Heryford)
• DOC Biennial Plan for Community Corrections
• Letter from City of Chiloquin re: Markwardt Building

The Board unanimously approved gifting three tax lots, including the Markwardt building, a parking area, and a lot to the north, to the City of Chiloquin. The gift supports the city's application for a Brownfield grant for asbestos cleanup. The Board also approved two Human Resources exceptions to policy for Public Health and the Sheriff's Office, and received a presentation on the Department of Corrections Biennial Plan.

• Approved gifting Markwardt building and three tax lots to City of Chiloquin (unanimous)
• Approved exception to policy for Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved exception to policy for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several budget adjustments for county funds, including the General Fund, Community Corrections, and the Sheriff's Office. The agenda also includes requests to pursue federal road grants and approve intergovernmental agreements for drainage maintenance.

• Pursuing Federal Land Access Program (FLAP) grants for Ivory Pine Road and Campbell Road chip seals
• Budget resolution for Sheriff Patrol Division to add ATV grant revenue of $26,094.00
• Amendment to agreement with Enterprise Irrigation District for 1-C drain work, increasing cost by $50,000.00
• Amendment to agreement with Klamath Irrigation District for 1-C drain work, increasing cost by $50,000.00
• Approval of $15,000.00 expenditure for participation in the Oregon Timber Counties Coalition

The Board of Commissioners approved six budget resolutions for various county funds, appointed Justin Zuber to the River Pine Estates Special Road District Board, and approved several agreements and grants, including a contract with Jamison and Sullivan Inc. and a grant application for Public Health. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved budget resolution BR2022-002 for Community Corrections Fund (unanimous)
• Approved budget resolution BR2022-003 for General Fund – Clerk Elections (unanimous)
• Approved budget resolution BR2022-004 for General Fund – Justice Court (unanimous)
• Approved budget resolution BR2022-005 for General Fund – Sheriff Patrol and Equipment Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved budget resolution BR2022-006 for Internal Service Fund – Finance (unanimous)
• Approved budget resolution BR2022-007 for Public Works and Building Equipment Reserve (unanimous)
• Appointed Justin Zuber to River Pine Estates Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Oregon Timber Counties Coalition and contract with Jamison and Sullivan Inc. (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the Planning Department's zone change process. The body will also discuss the Road Service District.

• Planning Dept. Zone Change Process
• Road Service District

The Board agreed to modify the zone change process so that final ordinances are sent through the CivicPlus process for a Tuesday morning Business Meeting, rather than being directly delivered to commissioners. They also directed County Counsel to continue work on creating a county-wide road service district, with Commissioner DeGroot to coordinate with cities on necessary resolutions.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Agreed to send zone change ordinances through CivicPlus for Business Meeting review
• Directed Counsel to continue pursuing road service district creation
• Commissioner DeGroot to work with Counsel and Rob Bovett on city resolutions

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters. The session includes deliberations on real property transactions and current or potential litigation.

• Real property transaction negotiations for 1500 Esplanade
• Real property transaction negotiations for 725 Washburn Way
• Human Resources matter
• Consultation with counsel regarding current or likely litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Administrative Advisory Committee will meet to review the county's cash policy. The meeting agenda contains only this single discussion item.

• Cash Policy discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review recommendations from the Tourism Grant Committee and the Economic Development Committee. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other county business.

• Tourism Grant Committee recommendations
• Economic Development Committee recommendations

The Board approved the Tourism Grant Committee's recommendations except for the Ella Redkey Pool request, which was excluded after discussion about the City's eligibility. The Economic Development Committee's recommendations were approved as presented. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Tourism Grant Committee recommendations, excluding Ella Redkey Pool (unanimous).
• Approved Economic Development Committee recommendations as presented (unanimous).
• Approved minutes from the 10/05/21 Admin Meeting.
• The $10,000 that would have gone to Ella Redkey Pool will remain in the account.

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the minutes from the previous meeting and discuss two specific items. The agenda includes a contract for an SRTF Mental Health Building and PILT.

• SRTF Contract - Mental Health Building
• PILT

The Board approved the minutes from the last meeting. They discussed assigning Phoenix Place to KBBH, instructing parties to work with Rick Vaughn and bring back a proposal. Commissioner DeGroot discussed new legislation for a 451 road service district, but Commissioner Boyd requested more time to review documents, suggesting further discussion next week. The meeting adjourned at 10:45am.

• Approved the minutes from the last meeting.
• Instructed parties to work with Rick Vaughn on the Phoenix Place assignment to KBBH and bring back a proposal.
• Discussed, but did not decide on, the 451 road service district; deferred for further review next week.

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to conduct deliberations with designated persons regarding labor negotiations. The session focuses on labor mediation with Local 737.

• Labor mediation with Local 737

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss county business, including an agreement with Neimann Enterprises and the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes from the previous meeting. No formal votes are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Neimann Enterprises agreement
• ARPA funding discussion
• Approval of minutes from last meeting

The Board approved sending an application to the State for $1.5 million in ARPA funding for Transformation Wellness, childcare, and Steen Sports Park bathrooms, with a unanimous vote. They also agreed to proceed with a contract language change and $75,000 for the Neimann Enterprises Enterprise Zone Agreement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ARPA application for Transformation Wellness, childcare, and Steen Sports Park bathrooms totaling $1.5M (unanimous)
• Agreed to proceed with Enterprise Zone Agreement language change and $75,000 for Neimann Enterprises

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular administrative meeting. They will approve minutes, discuss urban renewal projects, review tourism and economic development grant funds, and consider a Public Works project under the Federal Land Access Program grant. They will also address a Tualatin Valley Water District invoice for a water trailer.

• Discussion of urban renewal projects
• Tourism and Economic Development Grant Program funds availability
• Public Works discussion on projects and Federal Land Access Program grant
• Tualatin Valley Water District invoice for water trailer (10-04-21)

The Board approved submitting applications for the Federal Land Access Program (FLAP) grant for chip seal projects on 12.6 miles of Ivory Pine Road and 5.5 miles of Campbell Road, with a unanimous vote. The Board also agreed to move $100,000 in excess tourism grant funds to the Spring cycle and set the current cycle maximum at $125,000. They approved paying a $2,842.76 invoice to Tualatin Valley Water District, with Commissioner Boyd opposed. The Board also agreed to place the Oregon 8 Motel fixed asset under Community Corrections.

• Approved submitting FLAP grant applications for Ivory Pine and Campbell road chip seal projects (unanimous).
• Agreed to transfer $100,000 in surplus tourism grant funds to the Spring cycle and set current cycle max at $125,000.
• Approved paying $2,842.76 invoice to Tualatin Valley Water District (2-1, Boyd opposed).
• Agreed to place Oregon 8 Motel fixed asset under Community Corrections.
• Approved minutes from last meeting.
• Took under consideration the urban renewal district presentation (no action).

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on expanding the Klamath Falls/Klamath County and North Klamath County Enterprise Zones, then vote on resolutions to adopt the expansions. They will also consider several contracts and grants, including a $9,098,717 state corrections funding agreement and a $55,406.82 sonar purchase for search and rescue.

• Public hearing and resolution to expand Klamath Falls/Klamath County Enterprise Zone by 0.038 sq miles
• Public hearing and resolution to expand North Klamath County Enterprise Zone by 0.056 sq miles (Chemult and Beaver Marsh)
• Approve $9,098,717 DOC Grant-In-Aid contract for Community Corrections 2021-2023
• Approve $55,406.82 purchase of side scan sonar from Marine Sonic Technology for Search and Rescue
• Approve $376,099 M57 Supplemental funds contract for Community Corrections

The Board unanimously approved resolutions expanding the boundaries of the Klamath Falls/Klamath County and North Klamath County Enterprise Zones after public hearings with no opposition. They also approved several grants, contracts, and purchases, including a side scan sonar for search and rescue, and liquor license recommendations.

• Approved expansion of Klamath Falls/Klamath County Enterprise Zone boundary (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of North Klamath County Enterprise Zone boundary (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of side scan sonar equipment for Search and Rescue Dive Facility (unanimous)
• Approved contract with DOC for 2021-2023 M57 Biennial Plan and Budget (unanimous)
• Approved contract with DOC for 2021-2023 GIA Biennial Plan and Budget (unanimous)
• Approved MOU between Oregon Child Development Coalition and Klamath County Public Health (unanimous)
• Accepted Specialty Court Grant for Behavioral Intervention Court and authorized DA to sign (unanimous)
• Accepted Specialty Court Grant for Drug Court and authorized DA to sign (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed solar ordinance, a livestock hearing, and a presentation on the November 3, 2020 General Election. They will also receive project updates and continue a discussion on parking along Dead Indian Memorial Road.

• Livestock hearing: Lambert vs Sells
• Presentation on November 3, 2020 General Election
• Discussion of proposed solar ordinance
• Kingsley Field F-15EX signage discussion
• Parking on Dead Indian Memorial Road (continuation from 9/8/21)

The Board of Commissioners held a livestock hearing and unanimously approved a motion finding the dogs guilty of killing livestock, imposing fines, fees, and restitution totaling $2,850. The Board also approved signage for Kingsley Field F-15EX, tabled a parking discussion on Dead Indian Memorial Road, and agreed to move forward with an RFP for the General Duffy's property. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $2,850 in fines/fees/restitution for livestock killing (unanimous)
• Approved Kingsley Field F-15EX signage
• Tabled parking discussion on Dead Indian Memorial Road
• Agreed to move forward with RFP for General Duffy's property

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone a property at the southwest corner of Thill Drive and Paul Drive from Rural Residential 5-acre minimum (R5) to Rural Residential 2-acre minimum (R2) to allow partitioning. The agenda also includes staff items, other business, and public comments.

• Rezone request ZC 6-21 by Jeff Martinez for property at Thill Drive and Paul Drive (R-2309-01300, Tax Lot 00202) from R5 to R2

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider ARPA funding applications, including approval/denial letters and project reviews, plus departmental requests for a laptop and grant administrator funding. They will also discuss a $75,000 Blue Zones funding request and House Bill 2174 on forming a county road district to increase PILT payments. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and other county business.

• ARPA funding applications: letters of approval/denial, press release, projects to review
• IT laptop for Room 219 - $1,053
• 50% funding for Grant Administrator - $50,000
• Blue Zones funding request - $75,000 ($25,000/year for 3 years)
• House Bill 2174: formation of a County Road District to increase PILT payments

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved ARPA funding for eligible projects and departmental requests, including a laptop for Conference Room 219 and 50% of the Grant Administrator's position. They also approved a $25,000 per year for 3 years grant to Blue Zones from General Fund Non-Departmental. The board discussed but did not formally decide on House Bill 2174 and other county business items.

• Approved ARPA funding for eligible applicants and revenue loss projects (estimated $5.8M)
• Approved purchase of laptop for Conference Room 219 using ARPA funds
• Approved paying 50% of Grant Administrator's position using ARPA funds
• Approved $25,000/year for 3 years to Blue Zones from General Fund Non-Departmental
• Approved minutes from previous meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant agreements from the Transportation Safety Office regarding distracted driving, DUII, and seat belt use. The meeting also includes discussions on emergency management funding and a mutual aid agreement with Harney County.

• Grant agreements for distracted driving, DUII, and seat belt safety
• Mutual Aid Agreement with Harney County
• Mobile home delinquency update from Tax Collector Rick Vaughn
• Fee waiver request for Friends of the Children
• Letter of support for Lake County Connect Oregon Grant

The Board unanimously approved three Oregon Transportation Safety Office grants (distracted driving, DUII, seat belt) and a mutual aid agreement with Harney County for use of a refrigerated trailer. They also approved a letter of support for Lake County's Connect Oregon rail grant and a fee waiver for Friends of the Children. A request to fund side-scan sonar equipment from Title III funds was deferred pending legal advice, and the Board discussed exploring reactivation of the Midland Community Well.

• Approved distracted driving grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved DUII grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved seat belt grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Harney County (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Lake County Connect Oregon grant (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Friends of the Children (unanimous)
• Deferred side-scan sonar funding request pending counsel review
• Discussed exploring Midland Community Well reactivation (no formal action)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and appointments, including a $2.24 million CDBG grant contract for the Bly Water and Sanitary District's water system improvement project, a $108,800 GIS survey services contract, and a $90,000 grant for emergency management. They will also consider appointments to local boards and a copier maintenance agreement.

• Approve contract with Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority for Bly Water and Sanitary District's System Improvement Project, $2,242,568 grant revenue
• Approve contract with Rhine-Cross Group LLC for GIS Survey Index services, $108,800 lump sum plus $75/hour optional fees, total not to exceed $148,000
• Approve $90,000 grant from Oregon Community Foundation for Emergency Management mitigation programs
• Approve copier maintenance agreement with Canon Solutions, $2,573 purchase and $168/year maintenance
• Approve appointments: Jazmin Bozarth to Jack Pine Village Special Road District Board, Paul Grabke to Museum Advisory Board

The Board unanimously approved a proposal and contract with Rhine-Cross Group LLC for GIS Survey Index Services, and approved several appointments and agreements, including a contract for the Bly Water and Sanitary District improvement project and a grant from the Oregon Community Foundation. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Rhine-Cross Group LLC proposal for GIS Survey Index Services (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Rhine-Cross Group LLC for GIS Survey Index Services (unanimous)
• Appointed Jazmin Bozarth to Jack Pine Village Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Paul Grabke to Museum Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority for Bly Water and Sanitary District improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2 to IGA #169517 for financing public health services with OHA (unanimous)
• Approved MOA between Klamath Health Partnership and Klamath County Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved copier maintenance agreement with Canon Solutions for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The American Rescue Plan Allocation Committee is meeting to deliberate on how to allocate funds. The agenda includes only call to order, committee deliberations, and adjournment, with no specific items listed. This is a procedural meeting focused on internal discussions.

• Committee deliberations on American Rescue Plan fund allocation

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular administrative meeting, covering a range of items including a proposal for an RV park, a request to purchase a water truck for the fairgrounds, and a discussion on the housing crisis. The board will also consider several administrative actions, such as a sheriff's office exception to policy, a classification correction for a paralegal, and approval of a grant for community corrections.

• Callan Hass - RV Park Proposal/Planning and Building Challenges
• Discussion to purchase water truck for fairgrounds
• Juvenile Department over-expenditure
• Approval of CHA Cares Grant (SDOH_Grant_Partner_Agreement.pdf)
• Housing Crisis - DDG

The Board approved a $23,333.73 transfer from the General Fund to cover a 2020-2021 fiscal year over-expenditure in the Juvenile probation sub-department, which was within overall budget but exceeded its sub-department revenues. They also approved a $75,000 CHA Cares grant for Project Homefront, allowing Director Hartman to sign the agreement, and approved a Sheriff's Office exception to policy for a retiring employee's rehire, with Commissioner Boyd opposed. Additionally, the Board approved a classification correction, authorized the Fairgrounds to purchase a used water truck for $21,000, and voted to continue with Rocky Mountain Construction for the Foothills RFP, with Commissioner DeGroot recusing himself.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Approved Sheriff's Office exception to policy for Mr. Lewis rehire (2-1, Boyd opposed)
• Approved County Counsel classification correction (unanimous)
• Approved Fairgrounds purchase of used water truck for $21,000 (consensus)
• Approved continuing with Rocky Mountain Construction for Foothills RFP (2-0, DeGroot recused)
• Approved $23,333.73 transfer to Juvenile probation sub-department (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 CHA Cares grant for Project Homefront (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to sign East Cascades Works support letter with logo use agreement

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public meeting following an executive session. The agenda includes approving previous meeting minutes and discussing a WM franchise agreement.

• Approval of minutes from the last meeting
• WM Franchise Agreement discussion

The Board approved the minutes from the last meeting. They discussed a Waste Management franchise agreement but took no formal action, agreeing that the county would not grant an additional franchise. Commissioner DeGroot received Board approval to engage staff to work on House Bill 2174, which could increase SRS payments to Klamath County from about $800,000-900,000 to $3.2-3.3 million annually.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Agreed to not grant additional WM franchise, no formal action
• Authorized Commissioner DeGroot to engage staff on HB 2174

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting in executive session to consult with counsel regarding current or likely litigation. The session is held pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(H).

• Veteran's Service Office litigation
• Oregon Teamster Employers Trust litigation
• Opioid Litigation Update

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing a request for bids for rock production, approve several appointments and agreements, and renew liquor licenses. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and public comment.

• Request for bids for 84,000 cubic yards of 3/8” chip rock and 13,000 cubic yards of 3/4”-0 maintenance rock, estimated $2,800,000-$3,000,000
• Approve grant agreement with Oregon Health Authority for $12,485.00 for AED equipment in Sheriff's vehicles
• Renew ClearGov budget book software contract for $9,500.00
• Approve $123,000.00 agreement with OpenGov for software services (annual $41,000.00)
• Appoint members to Board of Property Tax Appeals and renew 16 liquor licenses

The Board approved a motion to request bids for EAC and base rock production, following a presentation by Public Works' Jeremy Morris. The motion passed unanimously. The Board also approved several other items, including appointments to the Board of Property Tax Appeals, a grant agreement with the Oregon Health Authority, and service contracts for budget software.

• Approved requesting bids for EAC & base rock production (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Michael Long, Andrew Stuedli, Mark Daniels, and Carla Yancey to the Board of Property Tax Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement with Oregon Health Authority for emergency management training (unanimous)
• Approved service order with ClearGov for budget book software (unanimous)
• Approved contract for services with Open Gov (unanimous)
• Approved renewal liquor licenses for 16 establishments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 14, 2021 business meeting (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet in an emergency executive session to conduct deliberations regarding labor negotiations with Local 737. This meeting is being held pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(d).

• Labor negotiations with Local 737

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to approve prior minutes, receive an update from the VA director, hear a funding continuation request from the Blue Zones Project/Healthy Klamath, and continue discussions on an enterprise zone with the Klamath County Economic Development Association. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Blue Zones Project/Healthy Klamath update and request for continuation of funding
• Enterprise Zone discussion continued with Klamath County Economic Development Association
• VA Director David Holt introduction and update
• Approval of minutes from last meeting

The Board unanimously approved a $75,374.75 Community Service fee for Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA) for years 4-5, countering the requested $90k. They also unanimously approved a Wesgo property line adjustment, with the agreement to have it go through the Business Meeting as previously approved. A request for continued Blue Zones Project funding ($25k/year for three years) was placed on the next Finance meeting agenda for consideration, not yet decided. The Board also heard updates from the VA Source clinic and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Approved $75,374.75 Community Service fee for KCEDA years 4-5 (unanimous)
• Approved Wesgo property line adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last Work Session Meeting
• Placed Blue Zones Project funding request on next Finance meeting agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a routine administrative meeting. They will approve prior minutes, hear from the Assessor about a Facebook page request, discuss Community Corrections supervision fees, and review Ordinance 45.96. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Review and discuss Ordinance 45.96
• GIS request for Facebook page
• Community Corrections supervision fees discussion
• Approve minutes from last meeting

The Board discussed Ordinance 45.96, which Commissioner Boyd believes needs a 6-month storage permit to help citizens through the process. Commissioner DeGroot suggested sending it back to the Planning Commission to explain the current problem and see if they recommend a change. Commissioner Morris asked Erik Nobel to add the issue to the Planning Commission's September agenda, and Nobel agreed. The Board also reached consensus that GIS should use the main County Facebook page first rather than creating a separate page.

• Approved minutes from the September 14, 2021 Admin meeting.
• Consensus to have GIS use the main County Facebook page first, not create a separate page.
• Agreed to send Ordinance 45.96 back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration at their September meeting.
• Noted Community Corrections will be about $100k short for the biennium despite approved backfill funding.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several agreements, including a contract increase for KCEDA and new law enforcement service agreements. The agenda also includes requests for vehicle purchases, sonar equipment, and land acquisition for bridge construction.

• Increase KCEDA compensation from $200,000 to $300,000 annually
• Purchase and upfit a used 2015 Dodge Durango for $30,000
• Purchase Side Scan Sonar equipment for $55,406.82
• Contract with Klamath Crisis Center for services not to exceed $119,700 per year
• Agreement with Anderson Engineering and Surveying Inc. up to $167,297.00

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase and upfit of a used 2015 Dodge Durango for sheriff patrol, along with several other items including a contract with Klamath Crisis Center, an agreement with Anderson Engineering, a law enforcement services agreement with the City of Chiloquin, a legal services agreement with Stephen Hedlund, and a BLM law enforcement agreement. They also approved right-of-way procurement for the Sprague River Bridge replacement. The minutes were approved from the September 7 meeting, and a liquor license renewal recommendation was read for the record.

• Approved minutes from September 7, 2021 business meeting.
• Approved purchase and upfit of a used 2015 Dodge Durango for patrol (unanimous).
• Approved contract between Community Corrections and Klamath Crisis Center (unanimous).
• Approved agreement with Anderson Engineering and Surveying Inc. (unanimous).
• Approved law enforcement services agreement with City of Chiloquin (unanimous).
• Approved agreement with Stephen Hedlund for legal services (unanimous).
• Approved agreement with BLM for law enforcement (unanimous).
• Approved procurement of right-of-way for Sprague River Bridge replacement (unanimous).

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in executive session to consult with counsel. The discussion concerns legal rights and duties regarding current or likely litigation.

• Consultation with counsel regarding litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(H))
• Veteran's Service Office

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a proposal for a "No Parking" designation on Dead Indian Memorial Rd., a presentation from Southern Oregon Dumpster Service regarding a franchise, and an enterprise zone discussion with the Klamath County Economic Development Association. The board will also approve minutes from the last meeting and handle other county business.

• Proposal for "No Parking" designation on Dead Indian Memorial Rd.
• Presentation by Austin Martin, Southern Oregon Dumpster Service, to discuss franchise
• Enterprise Zone discussion with Klamath County Economic Development Association
• Approve minutes from last meeting

The Board unanimously approved directing staff to work with KCEDA on a resolution and changes to the regular and North County Enterprise Zones, following a discussion about a community service fee for Gilchrist Forest Products. The Board agreed to counter with a $90,000 annual fee for years four and five, to fund a deputy, and to have KCEDA take that number back. The Board also agreed to move forward with amending the RSIS agreement to include the City of Klamath Falls' watermain project, and discussed a parking issue on Dead Indian Memorial Road, deferring it for further input from the Public Works Director.

• Approved directing staff to work with KCEDA on the Enterprise Zone resolution and changes (unanimous).
• Agreed to counter with a $90,000 community service fee for years four and five for Gilchrist Forest Products.
• Agreed to have KCEDA take the $90,000 number back as a next step.
• Agreed to move forward with amending the RSIS agreement to include the City of Klamath Falls' watermain project.
• Agreed to have Commissioner Boyd speak with the Public Works Director about parking on Dead Indian Memorial Road and bring it back later.
• Approved minutes from the last meeting.

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an executive session to consult with counsel. The session covers legal matters regarding current or likely litigation and records exempt from public inspection.

• Consultation on a Code Enforcement Complaint
• Discussion regarding a Vaccine Mandate

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, discuss a six-month step increase for a DDS employee, review a COVID sick leave bank, and consider a solar ordinance. They will also review the process for ineligible ARP applications and approve a KCEDA agreement.

• DDS six-month step increase request
• COVID sick leave bank discussion
• Solar ordinance discussion (Ordinance 45.96)
• Process for ineligible ARP applications
• Approval and signature of KCEDA agreement

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a six-month step increase for Developmental Disabilities staff and a $749,000 subgrantee agreement with KCEDA. They also discussed the solar ordinance, COVID sick leave bank, and ineligible ARP applications, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved DDS six-month step increase (unanimous)
• Approved KCEDA subgrantee agreement for $749,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Agreed to send email to employees about COVID sick leave donations
• Tabled review of Ordinance 45.96 until next week

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider routine approvals including a mutual aid agreement with Tillamook County, amendments to a public health funding agreement, and two subdivision lot vacations. The agenda also includes service awards, a proclamation, and liquor license renewals.

• Mutual aid agreement with Tillamook County for emergency response
• Amendment #1 to IGA #169517 adds $165,095 in OHA grant revenue for COVID and immunization services
• Vacate Lots 3 & 4, Block 26, Oregon Shores II (File LV 18-21)
• Vacate Lots 5 & 6, Block 5, Lakewoods Subdivision (File LV 19-21)
• Agreement with Oregon State Marine Board: $9,421.28 for 176 hours of aquatic invasive species inspections

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved minutes from the August 31 meeting, two lot vacations (OR2022-018 and OR2022-019), an amendment to a public health services agreement with the Oregon Health Authority, an agreement with the Oregon State Marine Board, and a list of renewal liquor licenses. The board also presented employee service awards and proclaimed Direct Professionals Recognition Week. No substantive decisions were made regarding vaccine or mask mandates, which were discussed only in public comment and commissioner reports.

• Approved minutes from the August 31, 2021 business meeting.
• Approved vacation of Lots 3 and 4, Block 26, Oregon Shores II (OR2022-018).
• Approved vacation of Lots 5 and 6, Block 5, Lakewoods Subdivision (OR2022-019).
• Approved Amendment #1 to IGA #169517 for financing public health services with OHA.
• Approved entering into Agreement No 250-2123AISKLAMTH-000 with the Oregon State Marine Board.
• Approved renewal liquor licenses for 19 establishments including Round Lake Golf & Resort and Crater Lake Junction Travel Center.
• Presented monthly employee service awards.
• Proclaimed September 12-18, 2021 as Direct Professionals Recognition Week.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session featuring presentations and discussions. The agenda includes an introduction from the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and a discussion regarding Enterprise Zones with the Klamath County Economic Development Association.

• Introduction by Phillip Milburn, Klamath and Malheur Watershed District Manager
• Enterprise Zone discussion with Klamath County Economic Development Association
• Presentation and franchise discussion with Austin Martin of Southern Oregon Dumpster Service

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a 5-year enterprise zone tax exemption for Gilchrist Forest Products, with a condition that KCEDA discuss a community service fee with the business. The board also directed staff to develop a process for future enterprise zone applications and to review the impact on taxing districts.

• Approved 5-year tax exemption for Gilchrist Forest Products (unanimous)
• Directed KCEDA to negotiate a community service fee with Gilchrist Forest Products
• Instructed staff to create a process document for enterprise zone applications
• Requested review of tax exemption impact on taxing districts

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a finance meeting to review American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund applications, discuss a proposed Sheriff's Office restructure and its fiscal impact, consider a Chamber request for its 100th Annual Awards Gala, and interview grant administrator candidates. The meeting also covers routine finance work including year-end journal entries and transfers.

• ARP Fund Application Update: applicants to date, initial screening complete
• Sheriff's Office Restructure: projected fiscal impact and funding options
• Chamber Request: 100th Annual Awards Gala (CHAMBER REQUEST.PDF)
• Grant Administrator - Interview Panel
• Year-end Journal Entries, transfers and fiscal year-end preparation

The Board approved a Sheriff's Office restructure reclassifying two Lieutenants to Captains and filling two Lieutenant positions, while leaving two Deputy positions vacant. The motion passed 2-1 with Commissioners DeGroot and Morris in favor and Commissioner Boyd opposed. The Board also agreed to forward eligible ARP fund applications to the review committee, decided to wait on award amounts, and unanimously approved a $600 donation to the Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved Sheriff's Office restructure: 2 Lieutenants reclassified to Captains, 2 Lieutenant positions filled, 2 Deputy positions left vacant (2-1)
• Agreed to forward eligible ARP fund applications to committee for review and require 10-minute applicant presentations
• Decided to wait on ARP award amounts until after committee meets and final rule received
• Approved $600 donation to Chamber of Commerce for 100th Annual Awards Gala (unanimous)
• Set up 5-person interview committee for Grant Administrator position

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, discuss state mask and vaccine mandates, and consider several department requests, including sick leave donation and a public works promotion. They will also discuss solid waste transfer station issues, aviation liability policy renewal, F-15EX sign locations, and a road safety program.

• Discussion of state mask mandate and vaccine mandate guidance
• Department request for CDD/Sick Leave Donation
• Department request for Public Works promotion
• Transfer Station discussion with RKT Fire letter
• Aviation liability policy renewal (non-owned aviation liability)

The Board approved a $5 million, 2-year aviation insurance policy renewal and authorized Leslie Barlow-Hunter to sign, while declining terrorism insurance. It also approved a sick leave donation for CDD, a Public Works promotion, and installation of two Kingsley Field F-15EX signs. The Board discussed the state mask mandate but took no formal action, with commissioners expressing differing views on enforcement. Public Works was authorized to move forward with a road agreement on Wilsonart property and to direct KCEDA on Foothills RFP responses.

• Approved sick leave donation for CDD as presented (unanimous).
• Approved Public Works promotion request as presented (unanimous).
• Approved renewal of $5 million, 2-year aviation insurance policy; authorized Leslie Barlow-Hunter to sign (unanimous).
• Declined terrorism insurance coverage.
• Approved installation of two Kingsley Field F-15EX signs by Public Works (unanimous).
• Authorized Public Works to move forward with agreement with Wilsonart for RSIS road project.
• Directed KCEDA to send letter to Foothills RFP respondents requiring thorough answers and deadline, with NDA included.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is voting on a $128,163 grant from the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs for FY 2021-2022. The board will also approve a 72-month lease with Cascade Aggregate Resources, LLC for a rock stockpile site in Bly, Oregon, costing $1,000. Additionally, the board will ratify prior approvals for pharmacy guidelines and a health initiative sponsorship, and approve a time extension for the Klamath County Museum Entrance Plaza project.

• Approve $128,163.00 in pass-through funding from the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs for FY 2021-2022
• Execute a 72-month lease with Cascade Aggregate Resources, LLC for a rock stockpile site in Bly, Oregon, for $1,000.00
• Approve Amendment #1 to the Klamath County Museum Entrance Plaza Project contract, extending completion to September 30, 2021
• Ratify prior approval of Operational Guidelines with Diamond Pharmacy Services for the Sheriff's Office/Corrections Dept.
• Ratify prior approval for Community Corrections to apply for the Cascade Health Alliance SHARE Initiative Sponsorship

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved three items: Amendment #1 to the Klamath County Museum Entrance Plaza Project, a lease agreement with Cascade Aggregate Resources for a rock stockpile site in Bly, and a pass-through grant from the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs for FY 2021-2022. All three were approved unanimously. The board also proclaimed September 2021 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and approved the minutes from the August 24 meeting.

• Approved minutes from the August 24, 2021 business meeting.
• Proclaimed September 2021 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
• Approved Amendment #1 to the Klamath County Museum Entrance Plaza Project (unanimous).
• Approved lease agreement with Cascade Aggregate Resources, LLC for a rock stockpile site in Bly, Oregon (unanimous).
• Approved Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs pass-through grant for FY July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (unanimous).

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a mutual aid agreement with Tillamook County, authorizing Commissioner DeGroot to sign, with the condition that a fully executed document be obtained before releasing a trailer. In a livestock hearing, the Board unanimously ruled that a chicken was free range, not livestock, and ordered the dog released with no fees to either party. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved mutual aid agreement with Tillamook County (unanimous)
• Dismissed livestock case, found chicken free range, dog not guilty of killing livestock, dog released with no fees (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider a request from Wes and Tashia Owen to operate a home occupation business manufacturing skin care products and a retail store in a Suburban Residential zone. The business would occupy about 400 square feet of their home on Summers Lane. The agenda also includes staff items, other business, and public comments.

• Home occupation request HOPU 5-12 by Wes and Tashia Owen
• Manufacture of skin care products and retail store
• Property zoned Suburban Residential (RS)
• Located on east side of Summers Lane, 350 ft south of Bristol Ave intersection
• Tax Lot 07000, R-3909-011CC

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for August 24, 2021, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided during this session.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed supplemental budget resolutions for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The meeting also includes discussions on adopting a supplemental budget for the Veterans Fund and approving a state grant for juvenile crime prevention services.

• Public hearing on proposed 2021-2022 supplemental budget resolutions
• Adoption of Veterans Fund supplemental budget including an $18,163 revenue increase
• Approval of a $94,426 state grant for high-risk juvenile crime prevention services
• Reinstatement of a grant agreement providing $1,500 to the WIC program
• Appointment of Brenda Anderson to the Library Advisory Board

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on proposed supplemental budget resolutions for FY 2021-2022, with no public comments, and unanimously approved the supplemental budget within the Veterans Fund (BR2022-001). The board also approved the minutes from the August 17, 2021 meeting, appointed Brenda Anderson to the Library Advisory Board, and approved two grant agreements for juvenile crime prevention and public health. A renewal liquor license recommendation for 13 establishments was read into the record.

• Approved minutes from August 17, 2021 business meeting
• Held public hearing on supplemental budget resolutions; no comments received
• Adopted supplemental budget within Veterans Fund (BR2022-001)
• Appointed Brenda Anderson to Library Advisory Board (OR2022-016)
• Approved grant #15677 with Oregon Dept. of Education for juvenile crime prevention (2021-2023)
• Approved reinstatement amendment of intergovernmental pass-thru grant #166075 with OHA
• Read renewal liquor license recommendation for 13 establishments into record

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss road diet revisions for Bristol Striping. The meeting also includes reviews of an agreement with Chartwell Enterprises and requests from the Klamath Falls Little League and Family Water Alliance.

• Bristol Striping Revisions (Road Diet)
• Review/Approval of Chartwell Enterprises Agreement
• Klamath Falls Little League request
• Family Water Alliance funding request

The Board unanimously approved a 'road diet' striping option on Bristol in front of Peterson School, including an RRFB signal. They also approved an agreement with Chartwell Enterprises, a $10,000 funding request from Family Water Alliance, and discussed a Little League lighting request and mask mandate policy.

• Approved road diet striping on Bristol in front of Peterson School with RRFB signal (unanimous)
• Approved Chartwell Enterprises agreement with amended amount (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 contribution to Family Water Alliance from General Fund Non-Departmental (unanimous)
• Discussed Little League lighting request; Commissioner Boyd to follow up on costs
• Agreed to discuss mask mandate for staff at next Admin meeting
• Directed KCEDA to bring enterprise zone applications to Board in public meetings

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is set to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority that generates an estimated $240,000 in revenue for environmental health inspections. The board will also sign a deferred improvement agreement with the Klamath County School District for frontage work on Crest Street and appoint members to the American Rescue Plan Allocation Committee. Additionally, the board will approve a federal equitable sharing agreement for the Sheriff's Office and renew liquor licenses for 14 local businesses.

• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement #170712 with Oregon Health Authority, estimating $240,000 revenue and $22,000 expense for environmental health services.
• Execution of a Deferred Improvement Agreement with Klamath County School District for frontage improvements along Crest Street.
• Approval of the Equitable Sharing Agreement between the Federal Government, Klamath County, and the Sheriff's Office for forfeited assets.
• Appointment of Ryan McNiven, the CEO of Klamath County Economic Development, and the Chamber of Commerce Director to the American Rescue Plan Allocation Committee.
• Renewal of liquor licenses for 14 businesses including Manley’s Tavern, Sergio’s Mexican & Seafood Restaurant, and Pilot Travel Center Chemult.

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including vacating two lots in Oregon Shores, appointing members to the American Rescue Plan Allocation Committee, and approving multiple intergovernmental agreements. They also approved a renewal liquor license for several establishments. No major policy decisions were made; most votes were unanimous.

• Approved vacating Lots 17 and 18, Block 10, Oregon Shores Tract 1053 (unanimous)
• Appointed Ryan McNiven and CEO of Klamath County Economic Development to ARP Allocation Committee (2-0, DeGroot recused)
• Appointed Tracey Brooks to Jack Pine Village Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Approved IGA #170712 with Oregon Health Authority for environmental health services (unanimous)
• Approved deferred improvement agreement with Klamath County School District for Crest Street frontage (2-0, DeGroot recused)
• Approved IGA #35013 with Oregon Department of Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved Equitable Sharing Agreement with federal government and Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved renewal liquor licenses for multiple establishments (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting with County Counsel to review the minutes from the previous meeting and discuss a Wolf Relist Amicus Brief.

• Wolf Relist Amicus Brief

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to join an amicus brief regarding wolf relisting, as requested by Wallowa County Commissioner Nash. The motion also authorized funding not to exceed $5,000 for participation. The meeting was brief and included approval of prior minutes.

• Approved minutes from last County Counsel Meeting
• Approved joining Amicus Brief on wolf relisting and authorized funding up to $5,000 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items including senior center renovations and parking. The agenda also includes a livestock hearing regarding Rojas vs Delaney.

• Marc Kane, Senior Center - Renovation
• Livestock Hearing - Rojas Vs Delaney
• Discussion regarding parking spots

The Board of Commissioners held a work session and a livestock hearing. In the hearing, the Board unanimously approved a $1,760 civil penalty against Carla Delaney for dog-related livestock damage, with conditions including an affidavit to keep dogs contained. The Board also discussed a Senior Center bathroom renovation, allowing the project to proceed and granting an exception for permits, but deferred any county funding decision until after an ARP grant application is reviewed. Additionally, the Board approved a contractor's request to block parking spots near the Library.

• Approved $1,760 civil penalty in Rojas vs Delaney livestock hearing (unanimous)
• Allowed Senior Center bathroom renovation, granted permit exception for ARP grant application
• Deferred Senior Center funding request until after ARP grant application outcome
• Approved contractor request to block 4-5 parking spots across from Library

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, consider a Sheriff's Office rehire and restructure, review planning updates to employment and residential land inventories, discuss a mass annexation, and deliberate on ARP committee applicants and funding. The agenda also includes a letter to the governor regarding schools and masks.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Sheriff's Office rehire request and restructure; memo to 737 employees
• Planning updates to Goal 9 Employment and Goal 10 Residential Land Inventories
• Discussion on mass annexation impact
• ARP funding - lost revenue; ARP Committee applicant deliberations

The Board approved the appointment of Ryan McNiven to the ARP Committee (2-0, Commissioner DeGroot recused) and approved a letter to the Governor regarding schools and masks. A proposed Sheriff's Office restructure, including promotions of Lt. Bryson and Lt. Swan to Captain, was discussed but not voted on; the motion was withdrawn to allow further review. The Board also approved a memo to all county employees and a memo removing KCPOA positions from the comp & class process.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office department request (unanimous)
• Approved memo to all county employees (unanimous)
• Approved memo removing KCPOA positions from comp & class (unanimous)
• Appointed Ryan McNiven to ARP Committee (2-0, DeGroot recused)
• Agreed by consensus not to participate on Downtown Association Board
• Approved letter to Governor re: schools/masks (unanimous)
• Tabled Sheriff's Office restructure and promotions (motion withdrawn)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several prior administrative actions, including a resolution declaring a state of emergency due to over 100 dry domestic wells, intergovernmental agreements for drain maintenance, and a contract for COVID-19 vaccination promotion. They will also review routine items such as minutes, appointments, and a social gaming license.

• Resolution declaring state of emergency due to dry domestic wells
• Intergovernmental agreements with Enterprise and Klamath Irrigation Districts for drain work, up to $40,000 each
• Contract with Wynne Broadcasting for COVID-19 vaccination promotion, up to $432,458.97
• Transient room tax distribution of $965,191.11 for Q2 2021
• Vacation of Lots 16 and 17, Block 50, Klamath Falls Forest Estates Highway 66 Unit Plat No. 2

The Board approved the State of Oregon IGA agreement for Developmental Disabilities Services, with Commissioner Boyd voting against due to concerns about the equity assessment and hiring more staff. All other agenda items, including intergovernmental agreements, a state of emergency resolution, and various appointments, were approved unanimously.

• Approved IGA with State of Oregon for DDS (2-1, Boyd opposed)
• Approved IGA between Klamath County Drainage Service District and Enterprise Irrigation District (unanimous)
• Approved IGA between Klamath County Drainage Service District and Klamath Irrigation District (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Wynne Broadcasting for vaccination lottery (unanimous)
• Declared state of emergency in Klamath County (unanimous)
• Approved transient room tax Q2 distribution (unanimous)
• Vacated Lots 16 and 17, Block 50, Klamath Falls Forest Estates (unanimous)
• Appointed Duane Whitehead to Veterans Advisory Council (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners conducted interviews for the ARP Committee, with four applicants interviewed after one withdrew and one was a no-show. Commissioner DeGroot recused himself from the entire process due to a potential conflict of interest involving his son. Deliberations on the applicants were tabled to the Admin Meeting on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 1pm. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Conducted ARP Committee interviews with 4 applicants (one withdrew, one no-show)
• Commissioner DeGroot recused from ARP process due to conflict of interest
• Tabled ARP deliberations to Admin Meeting 8/10/21 at 1pm
• Approved minutes from last Work Session meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider a reorganization request for the Sheriff's Office, an exception to policy for a corrections RN, and a temporary employee request for Public Works. They will also discuss a CHA donation request, an emergency declaration for domestic water, the fall tourism grant application cycle, and clarification on ARP funds. Other items include a Downtown Association membership request, helping evacuee RVers return home, and a CDD funding request for going digital.

• Sheriff's Office reorganization request
• Exception to policy for corrections RN
• Temporary employee request for Public Works
• Emergency declaration related to domestic water
• Fall tourism grant application cycle

The Board unanimously approved an emergency declaration related to the domestic water supply program. They also approved several personnel and funding requests, including a Sheriff's Office exception to policy, a temporary employee for Public Works, a $1,000 Downtown Association membership, and a CDD funding request. A Sheriff's reorganization request was tabled to next week.

• Approved emergency declaration for domestic water (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office exception to policy (unanimous)
• Approved temporary employee request for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 Downtown Association membership (unanimous)
• Approved CDD funding request for going digital (unanimous)
• Approved Leadership Klamath participation from department budgets (unanimous)
• Tabled Sheriff's reorganization request to next week
• Authorized application to CHA 'Share' program for Project Homefront (consensus)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to consult with counsel and conduct labor negotiations. These proceedings are closed to the media.

• Consultation on Water Resources litigation
• Opioid Litigation update
• Labor negotiations with Local 737

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes and several personnel actions. They will also consider a letter of support for a Klamath Tribes broadband grant, a heat illness prevention item, and a contract related to a vaccine incentive proposal.

• Public Works exception to policy and position reclassification request
• Tax department bilingual reclassification request
• Public Health FTE increase for case investigator position
• Letter of support request from Klamath Tribes for broadband grant application
• Review of EC Works 2021-22 infrastructure funding agreement

The Board approved a contract with Wynne Broadcasting for a vaccine incentive promotion, with a fiscal impact of $432,458.97, after Commissioner Morris recused herself due to a personal friendship. The Board also approved several personnel actions, including a public works exception to policy, position reclassifications, and a public health FTE increase, all unanimously. A class and compensation memo was withdrawn after Commissioner Boyd requested to speak with the Sheriff first. The Board approved a letter of support for the Klamath Tribes and signed a facility inspection memo to Dan Golden and Sheriff Kaber.

• Approved vaccine incentive contract with Wynne Broadcasting, $432,458.97 (2-0, Morris recused)
• Approved Public Works exception to policy (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works position reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved Tax bilingual reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health FTE increase (unanimous)
• Withdrew class and comp memo motion (no vote)
• Approved letter of support for Klamath Tribes (unanimous)
• Approved signing facility inspection memo to Dan Golden and Sheriff Kaber (unanimous)

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will review American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding requests from several departments, including IT, Assessor, Community Development, and Public Works, and will discuss the selection process for the ARP Committee. They will also consider paying Eastern Oregon Counties Association dues and address ongoing finance projects such as internal controls for ARP monitoring and a vaccine incentive sub-award.

• IT request for Basin Telecom purchases to enhance Polycom systems, $12,980
• Assessor's printer for scanning maps to Helion system, $8,000-$11,000
• Community Development printer for scanning maps to website, $8,000-$11,000
• Public Works personnel costs for scanning documents for paperless effort
• Review optional commitments for Eastern Oregon Counties Association dues

The Board of Commissioners approved ARP funding for a printer/scanner and Polycom system upgrades, and approved HR's digital onboarding system and Community Corrections' software maintenance. Several other ARP requests were tabled for further review, and the Eastern Oregon Counties Association dues were not approved. The board also discussed ARPA application procedures and set a first hearing for late September.

• Approved ARP spending for Assessor/CDD printer/scanner and Basin Telecomm Polycom upgrades
• Approved $7,000 for HR digital onboarding system
• Approved $16,927.20 for Community Corrections CJIS software annual maintenance
• Tabled CDD and Public Works ARP requests for further research
• Denied Eastern Oregon Counties Association dues payment
• Motion to approve Baldwin Hotel Museum ventilation option 2 failed (no second)

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider two requests to change plan map designations and zoning. One would convert a .33-acre parcel in Crescent from Rural Residential to Rural Commercial, and the other would rezone property on Chinquapin Drive from Transportation Commercial to Rural Residential. The agenda also includes staff items, other business, and public comments.

• CLUP/ZC 4-21: McGee Defoe Commercial Inc. requests change from Rural Residential to Rural Commercial (RUC-C) on .33 acres at Graves Street, Crescent
• CLUP/ZC 5-21: Mike and Ashlee Blessing request change from Transportation Commercial to Rural Residential (R-2) on Chinquapin Drive
• Public comments period included

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and appointments, including a $48,994 pickup purchase for Public Works, a $547,290 School Resource Officer agreement with the school district, and a $212,227 boating safety grant. They will also vote on vacating two sets of subdivision lots, appointing Nora Foster to a committee, and a $20,000 loan to Fire District #3.

• Approve $48,994.48 quote from Butler Ford for a 2022 ¾-ton pickup
• Approve School Resource Officer agreement with Klamath County School District for $547,290
• Approve boating safety agreement with Oregon State Marine Board for up to $212,227 per year
• Vacate lots in Klamath Forest Estates and Running Y Resort
• Loan $20,000 to Klamath County Fire District #3

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items unanimously, including the purchase of a 2022 pickup truck, vacation of several lots, appointments, and multiple agreements. No public comment was given, and no items were added or deleted from the agenda.

• Approved quote from Butler Ford for one 2022 3/4-ton 4x4 pickup with winch (unanimous)
• Vacated Lots 1, 29, 30 Block 35 of First Addition to Klamath Forest Estates (unanimous)
• Vacated Lots 1027 and 1028 of Running Y Resort Phase 12 (unanimous)
• Appointed Nora Foster to Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Boating Safety Program Agreement with Oregon State Marine Board (unanimous)
• Approved School Resource Officer Agreement with Klamath County School District (unanimous)
• Approved BPIP Agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of ORWARN Mutual Aid Agreement and promissory note loan to Fire District #3 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the Wilsonart property line adjustment and a recovery community presentation. The agenda included standard procedural items such as approving previous minutes and handling other county business. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances were listed in the provided text.

• Wilsonart Property Line Adjustment
• Jaron Riddle - Recovery Community Discussion

The Board unanimously approved granting $749,900 in ARP dollars to KCEDA for a housing project, with stipulations that funds be used for housing and any profits or interest be retained by KCEDA. The Board also discussed a property line adjustment for Wilsonart, agreeing to include a deferred improvement agreement for future road construction. Additionally, the Board discussed water storage tank permitting, with consensus to waive fees and involve the State Building Code Department.

• Approved $749,900 ARP grant to KCEDA for housing, with stipulations (unanimous).
• Consensus for Jaron Riddle to apply for ARP dollars for Oregon Recovers Walk for Recovery.
• Discussed Wilsonart property line adjustment; agreed to include deferred improvement agreement for future road dedication.
• Discussed water storage tanks; consensus to waive permit fees and involve State Building Code Department.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting covering routine approvals, continued discussions on compensation classification and emergency authority delegation, and several action items. Key items include a letter of support for a Justice Reinvestment Grant application, a software agreement with Diamond Pharmacy Services, and proposals for vaccine incentive funds with contracts from Wynne Broadcasting and Herald and News.

• Letter of support for Justice Reinvestment Grant application
• Software user agreement with Diamond Pharmacy Services
• Vaccine incentive funds proposals with contracts to Wynne Broadcasting and Herald and News
• ORWARN membership and mutual aid assistance agreement
• Water tank usage approval and criteria info sheet

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a $5,000 donation from Veteran's Department funds for the Vietnam War Memorial in Salem. They also approved a software user agreement with Diamond Pharmacy Services, a letter of support for a Justice Reinvestment Grant, and a $20,000 no-interest loan to Fire District 3. The board discussed but took no action on an OHV complaint in Lakewoods Subdivision, and tabled further discussion on emergency authority delegation.

• Approved minutes from the last meeting.
• Approved a letter of support for the Justice Reinvestment Grant application.
• Approved a software user agreement with Diamond Pharmacy Services.
• Approved a $5,000 donation from Veteran's Department funds to the Vietnam War Memorial.
• Approved a $20,000 no-interest promissory note to Fire District 3, due December 1st, funded from Risk.
• Agreed to move 3-4 RV fire evacuees to the Oregon 8 Motel RV Park with a 14-day limit.
• Agreed to proceed with comp & class changes effective 8/1, with memo to be brought back for approval.
• Discussed but took no action on OHV complaint in Lakewoods Subdivision.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and the City of Klamath Falls will hold a joint work session to discuss a housing initiative. The agenda also includes space for other business.

• Housing Initiative discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve prior actions, including a state of emergency for the Bootleg Fire, and to consider new contracts and purchases. Items include electronic health records, a hydraulic pulverizer, a vehicle, and community corrections service contracts. The board will also sign a Red Cross facility use agreement for fire disaster sheltering.

• Approve minutes from July 13, 2021 business meeting
• Ratify state of emergency for Bootleg Fire (declared July 9, 2021)
• Approve $103,178.30 contract with Patagonia Health for electronic health records
• Approve $63,819.19 purchase of hydraulic pulverizer and $31,483.81 Ford Ranger for Solid Waste
• Approve $210,000 contract with Klamath Basin Behavioral Health for sex offender treatment services

The Board unanimously approved several items, including accepting Patagonia Health's quote for electronic health records, a sole-source contract with Paul Williams for a database/web app for communicable disease response in K-12 schools, purchases of a hydraulic pulverizer and a new vehicle for Solid Waste, proposals for gender responsive/victim services and sex offender treatment, contracts with Klamath Basin Behavioral Health and JustUs Consulting, a revised contract with Modoc Contracting for the Museum front entrance, a Red Cross facility use agreement for Project Homefront, and right-of-way/construction for the Sprague River Bridge replacement. The Board also proclaimed July 18-24, 2021 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week.

• Approved minutes from July 13, 2021 business meeting.
• Approved KCPH accepting Patagonia Health's quote for electronic health records (unanimous).
• Approved sole-source determination with Paul Williams for database/web app for communicable disease response in K-12 schools (unanimous).
• Approved purchase of one 2021 hydraulic pulverizer for Solid Waste (unanimous).
• Approved purchase of one new vehicle for Solid Waste (unanimous).
• Authorized Community Corrections to accept proposals for gender responsive/victim services and sex offender treatment (unanimous).
• Approved contracts with Klamath Basin Behavioral Health and JustUs Consulting, and revised contract with Modoc Contracting for Museum front entrance (unanimous).
• Authorized Commissioner Morris to sign Red Cross Facility Use Agreement for Project Homefront (unanimous).

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially authorize water delivery, along with other county business. The agenda is brief and contains no details on the water delivery item or other topics.

• Water Delivery Authorization
• Other County Business

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved signing a letter requesting emergency potable water assistance from ORWARN, including a water tender, distribution trailer, tank, and manifold, with a 21-day timeslot. This action addresses residents whose domestic wells have run dry due to drought. No other business was discussed.

• Approved signing the letter to ORWARN for potable water aid (tender, trailer, tank, manifold) with a 21-day timeslot — unanimous vote.
• No other county business was conducted.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a business meeting to vote on several routine items, including accepting vendor proposals for community corrections services, approving contracts and amendments, and accepting grant funds. The board will also authorize signing a delegation of authority for the Bootleg Fire. Three agenda items were deleted and moved to a later meeting.

• Authorize Community Corrections to accept proposals from Klamath Crisis Center and Klamath Basin Behavioral Health for victim and sex offender treatment services
• Approve $13,289.12 purchase of a power harrow from Pelican Tractor for the Fairgrounds
• Approve $140,267 contract with Diversified Contractors to remodel the first floor Courts office area at 316 Main Street
• Approve $1,000,000 grant agreement with Oregon Parks and Recreation for the Spence Mountain Project
• Authorize Commissioner Boyd to sign the Bootleg Fire Delegation of Authority form

The Board approved minutes from the July 6 meeting and unanimously approved all agenda items, including contracts for community corrections services, a power harrow purchase, amendments to existing agreements, and a courthouse remodel. They also authorized grant applications and acceptances, including a VOCA grant for the DA's office and a state parks grant for the Sheriff. A delegation of authority form for the Bootleg Fire conflagration was approved, and the Library Service District approved an internship agreement. No public comment was given, and three agenda items were moved to the July 20 meeting.

• Approved minutes from the July 6, 2021 business meeting.
• Authorized Community Corrections to accept proposals for gender responsive and victim services, and sex offender treatment services.
• Approved purchase of a power harrow for the Fairgrounds (unanimous).
• Approved amendment with JustUs Consulting Consortium and Amendment #4 with ORW Architecture for the KCR project.
• Approved internship agreement with Basin Partners and the Assessor's Office.
• Approved contract with Diversified Contractors to remodel the courthouse first floor courts office area.
• Approved Amendment 1 to Agreement H19010 with Oregon Business Development Department.
• Approved cooperation agreement with City of Klamath Falls, Urban Renewal Agency, KCEDA, and Ferguson Hotel Development LLC.

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is convening an executive session to discuss a human resources matter and consult with counsel regarding current or likely litigation.

• Consultation with counsel on legal rights and duties regarding litigation
• Discussion of a Human Resources Matter

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting for its regular administrative agenda, covering routine approvals and several specific items. The board will consider a human resources request to reclassify a museum position, policy guidance on air quality, and intergovernmental agreements with two irrigation districts for piping and ditching projects. The agenda also includes items on emergency authority delegation, domestic wells, and volunteer pay.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Department request for museum position reclassification
• Air quality policy guidance
• IGA with Enterprise Irrigation District for piping and ditching projects
• IGA with Klamath Irrigation District for piping and ditching projects

The Board approved a museum staff reclassification, agreed to make masks available for employees who want them without formal air quality policy, and approved two intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with Enterprise and Klamath Irrigation Districts for piping and ditching work. They also discussed but did not finalize policies on emergency authority delegation and paid volunteer hours for employees.

• Approved the Museum Reclass request from Human Resources.
• Agreed to provide masks for employees who want them, with no formal air quality policy.
• Approved IGA with Enterprise Irrigation District for piping and ditching, starting with $40,000.
• Approved IGA with Klamath Irrigation District for piping and ditching.
• Agreed to ask department heads if staff have time to help with scanning for paperless project.
• Deferred discussion on emergency authority delegation to next week.
• Directed HR to draft a policy for paid volunteer hours for employees.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency meeting to consider an emergency declaration related to the Bootleg Fire. The agenda includes only the declaration and adjournment, with no other business items listed.

• Emergency Declaration
• Bootleg Fire

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a State of Emergency Declaration Resolution presented by Emergency Manager Brandon Fowler. The declaration was made to access more resources as the fire, which started on July 6 at 100 acres, had grown to approximately 38,000 acres by July 9. Commissioner Boyd noted the public can bring water, Gatorade, and easy-to-cook food to the fairgrounds for distribution to displaced individuals.

• Approved the State of Emergency Declaration Resolution unanimously.
• Declared an emergency to access additional resources for fire response.
• Noted public donations of water, Gatorade, and food can be dropped at the fairgrounds.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session that includes approving prior minutes, conducting three livestock hearings (Ridenour vs King, Abshire vs Robinson, Holder vs Sandling), and discussing a human resources class and compensation cleanup. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.

• Livestock hearing: Ridenour vs King
• Livestock hearing: Abshire vs Robinson
• Livestock hearing: Holder vs Sandling
• Human Resources: Class & Comp Clean Up

The Board of Commissioners declined to provide up to $25,000 in funding to the Fire Defense Board for fighting fires on unprotected lands, citing concerns about county citizens bearing responsibility for uninsured structures. In livestock hearings, the board approved penalties and restitution in two cases: Ridenour vs King (approved $975 total) and Abshire vs Robinson (approved $1,529 total with fencing requirements). A third case, Holder vs Sandling, was approved with a total of $810, payable in monthly installments. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and tabled a review of class and compensation reclassifications.

• Approved minutes from the last Work Session.
• Denied funding up to $25,000 for the Fire Defense Board to fight fires on unprotected lands.
• Approved $975 in penalties and restitution in Ridenour vs King (dog killed ducks).
• Approved $1,529 in fees and restitution in Abshire vs Robinson (dog bit goat).
• Approved $810 in fees and civil penalty in Holder vs Sandling (dog impound).
• Tabled review of class and compensation reclassifications for further consideration.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting for its administrative agenda, covering routine items like approving minutes and several personnel and policy matters. They will consider an exception to policy for Public Works, a request for a shared employee from Community Development, and review press release and citizen applications for the ARP funds allocation committee. The meeting is largely procedural with no major public hearings or ordinances listed.

• Exception to policy request from Public Works
• Department request for a shared employee from Community Development
• Review of press release for ARP funds allocation committee
• Review of citizen member applications for ARP funds committee
• Future planning meeting with KMM

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved two personnel actions: an exception to policy for Public Works and a shared employee arrangement between CDD and DDS. Both were approved unanimously. The board also agreed to hold a community meeting on the RV park/Project Homefront in August and to support a press release for ARP committee citizen member applications.

• Approved exception to policy for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved CDD shared employee request (unanimous)
• Agreed to schedule community meeting on RV park/Project Homefront in August
• Approved draft press release for ARP Funds Allocation Committee citizen member applications
• Agreed to host Sky Lakes Reputation Management content on county website

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes, employee service awards, and a series of equipment purchases and intergovernmental agreements. Major items include two new motor graders, a street sweeper, and four pickup trucks, totaling over $1.1 million. The board will also consider several public health agreements and a jail bed lease with Lake County.

• Approve $709,778.68 for two Caterpillar Model 150 motor graders from Peterson Cat
• Approve $305,747.70 for a 2021 Elgin Broom Bear street sweeper from Owen Equipment
• Approve $41,035.29 for one 2022 half-ton pickup and $88,947.39 for three 2022 ¾-ton pickups from Butler Ford
• Approve $1,153,525 SCOEDD agreement for woodstove replacement and weatherization projects
• Approve $61,000 MOU with Lake County to lease 730 jail bed days

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several equipment purchases for Public Works, including two Caterpillar motor graders, a street sweeper, and four Ford pickups. They also approved multiple public health agreements, a courthouse remodel amendment, and a sheriff's MOU. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved RE2022-001, a variance request from Chemult Rural Fire Protection District (unanimous)
• Approved quote #187741-02 from Peterson Cat for two Caterpillar motor graders with plows (unanimous)
• Approved quote #2021-41672 from Owen Equipment for one Elgin Broom Bear street sweeper (unanimous)
• Approved quote from Butler Ford for one 2022 1/2-ton pickup (unanimous)
• Approved quote from Butler Ford for three 2022 3/4-ton pickups (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #21 to IGA #159817 with OHA for public health financing (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with SCOEDD for public health (unanimous)
• Approved MSA with OHA Reproductive Health Program (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct labor negotiations. The agenda includes discussions regarding Local 701 and Local 737.

• Labor negotiations with Local 701
• Labor negotiations with Local 737

The Board of Commissioners held a County Counsel meeting on July 1, 2021. They approved the minutes from the last meeting. There were no items to address regarding labor negotiations with Local 701 or Local 737. The meeting adjourned at 2:30pm.

• Approved minutes from the last meeting.
• No action taken on labor negotiations with Local 701.
• No action taken on labor negotiations with Local 737.

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session on July 1, 2021. The session is held to conduct deliberations regarding labor negotiations with Local 701 and Local 737.

• Labor Negotiations-Local 701
• Labor Negotiations-Local 737

Contracts

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is reviewing and voting on several items, including grant applications for the Sheriff's Office, requests for proposals and bids for various county projects, and agreements for behavioral health services. The agenda includes funding for an ATV, overtime enforcement grants, and construction projects at the courthouse, juvenile department, museum, and Project Homefront. Most items are approvals to apply for grants or issue bids, with fiscal impacts often to be determined.

• Sheriff's Office seeks approval to apply for $24,000 ATV grant with $6,000 match from Oregon State Parks and Recreation
• Three Oregon DOT overtime enforcement grants: DUII ($5,000), Seatbelt ($5,000), Distracted Driving ($3,000)
• ITB for KCR Construction Project Phase 1 site development at Juvenile Department, 3331 Vandenberg Road, Klamath Falls
• ITB for Project Homefront roof repairs (Oregon Motel 8) with grant holdback deadline June 15, 2021
• RFP for Corrections Communication Service for Klamath County Jail (inmate phone, video visitation, tablets)

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the distribution of $539,710 from tax foreclosure property sales, a budget resolution transferring $3,000 for a used ATV, and review COVID-19 expense reimbursements under the American Rescue Plan. They will also discuss a vaccine incentive grant, a $25,000 funding request from the Senior Center, and a request from Klamath Grown.

• Approve order for County Treasurer to distribute $539,710 from tax foreclosure sales
• Adopt budget resolution transferring $3,000 from Museum Equipment Reserve to Weed Control for used ATV
• Review American Rescue Plan expense reimbursements for multiple departments
• Review SCOEDD report: 106 businesses funded, 352 jobs saved, admin fee reduced to $10,708
• Review Senior Center funding request of $25,000

The Board approved the FY 20-21 budget resolution for Weed Control and Museum Equipment Reserve Funds, and approved ARP funding requests from DDS ($17,009.22) and Surveyor ($148,000). They also approved a $7,500 grant to the Klamath Senior Center and a $5,000 donation to Klamath Grown. Other items, including the tax foreclosure proceeds distribution, were introduced but will be presented at the next business meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 25, 2021 as written.
• Approved the budget resolution for Weed Control and Museum Equipment Reserve Funds for FY 20-21.
• Approved ARP funding for DDS ($17,009.22) and Surveyor ($148,000).
• Approved $7,500 grant to Klamath Senior Center for general operating costs.
• Approved $5,000 donation to Klamath Grown from the Economic Development Fund.
• Approved up to $20,000 for Project Homefront rent refunds and waived July rent.
• Introduced order for tax foreclosure proceeds distribution; to be presented at next business meeting.
• Changed Grant Administrator job description to require a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel actions, including an Emergency Management FTE increase, multiple position reclassifications (Library Assistant II, Supervising Librarians, Planning Director, Sheriff's Office corrections cooks), a WIC temporary employee, and a missed 737 position. They will also discuss a Developmental Disabilities building and consider a support letter for a Lake County Railroad RAISE grant application.

• Emergency Management FTE increase request
• Library Assistant II reclass (737)
• Supervising Librarians position reclass
• Planning Director position reclass
• Sheriff's Office corrections cooks reclass

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several personnel actions, including an Emergency Management FTE increase, a Library Assistant II reclassification, a Sheriff's Office reclassification, a WIC temporary employee, a missed 737 position reclassification, and jail nurse wages. A Planning Director reclassification was withdrawn after discussion. The board also discussed a Developmental Disabilities building rental option and approved a support letter for Lake County's RAISE grant application.

• Approved Emergency Management FTE increase (grant-funded)
• Approved Library Assistant II reclassification (position 737)
• Approved Sheriff's Office reclassification (funding discussed)
• Approved WIC temporary employee (unspent funds)
• Approved missed 737 position reclassification
• Approved jail nurse wage increase
• Withdrew Planning Director reclassification motion
• Approved support letter for Lake County Railroad RAISE grant

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is deciding on a $935,792 state grant for public health services and several supplemental budget resolutions totaling over $5.8 million in increased revenues and expenditures. The board also accepts a bid for courthouse renovations and holds public hearings on annexation and budget changes. These actions reflect adjustments for pandemic-related funding and federal school payments.

• Approve Agreement #169517 with Oregon Health Authority for $935,792 in FY 21/22 public health grant revenue
• Accept bid from Diversified Contractors for $140,267 to remodel the first floor Courts office area at 316 Main Street
• Adopt supplemental budget increasing Public Works Federal Reserve by $3,024,366 and County Schools Fund by $1,482,789 for Secure Rural School payments
• Adopt supplemental budget increasing Transient Room Tax fund by $1,600,000 and Fairgrounds fund by $584,000
• Hold public hearing and approve annexation of property into the Crescent Sanitary District for Allen and Patricia Putman

The Board approved a bid from Diversified Contractors to remodel the first-floor courts office area of the courthouse. They also approved the annexation of properties into the Crescent Sanitary District, several budget resolutions, and intergovernmental agreements for public health services and juvenile detention placement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved bid from Diversified Contractors for courthouse first-floor remodel
• Approved appointment of Hallie Williams to Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
• Approved budget resolution BR2021-052 for General Fund Tax Collector and Equipment Reserve Fund
• Approved IGA #169517 with Oregon Health Authority for public health services financing
• Approved continuing IGA with Lake County for juvenile detention home placement
• Approved annexation of properties into Crescent Sanitary District (OR2021-094)
• Approved supplemental budgets BR2021-053 through BR2021-056 for various funds
• Approved minutes from June 22, 2021 business meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the Spence Mountain acquisition, with an update from the Trust for Public Lands. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and handle other county business. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update on Spence Mountain acquisition from Kristin Kovalik of Trust for Public Lands
• Approval of minutes from last meeting
• Other county business

The Board approved the minutes from the last meeting. They agreed to delay the ARP funds grant application to August 1, following Treasury guidance updates after July 16. They discussed partnering with Klamath Works on a property rehabilitation concept and grant application. Commissioner Boyd proposed using COVID funds to purchase Spence Mountain, but the Board did not decide, with concerns about timing and fund restrictions. They also discussed placing a public safety funding measure on the ballot, but no action was taken.

• Approved the minutes from the last meeting.
• Agreed to put the ARP grant application out on August 1 instead of July 1.
• Discussed working with Klamath Works on a property rehabilitation concept and grant application, but no decision made.
• Discussed purchasing Spence Mountain with COVID funds, but no decision made.
• Discussed placing a public safety funding measure on the ballot, but no decision made.

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review updates on the administration of Title III funds. The agenda also includes discussions regarding 803 Main St. and the Wesgo Lift Station.

• Administration of Title III Funds update
• 803 Main St.
• Wesgo Lift Station

The Board unanimously approved transferring administration of Title III funds to the Emergency Management office, with a pause on some long-running projects to review deliverables. The Board also discussed adding WilsonArt to a shared lift station agreement, agreeing to have outside counsel help form an entity and be reimbursed by the group. The minutes from the last meeting were approved, and the 803 Main St. item was not addressed.

• Approved minutes from the last meeting.
• Approved moving Title III funds administration to Emergency Management (unanimous).
• Agreed to pause certain long-running Title III projects for review.
• Agreed to work with outside counsel on forming an entity for the Wesgo lift station agreement, with costs reimbursed by the group.

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission is holding a hearing on remand from LUBA to consider an exception to Statewide Planning Goal 4 for a proposed facultative lagoon and effluent irrigation project by the City of Chiloquin. The project would treat and store wastewater in three cells and irrigate nearby forage or forested land. The commission will decide whether to approve the exception and a limited use overlay for the property.

• Exception to Statewide Planning Goal 4 for facultative lagoon storage and effluent irrigation
• Proposed 15-16 acre lagoon with three cells (9.1, 3.7, 2.47 acres)
• Effluent disinfected with chlorine and used to irrigate 32-acre forage field or 40 acres of forested land
• Project impacts 120 acres of the 211-acre property
• Site located north of HWY 422, ~0.5 mile west of HWY 97

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider adopting an update to the Klamath County Transportation System Plan (TSP) and amending the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. The commission will also consider a rezoning request for a property on Cottage Avenue to allow duplex development. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, public comments, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on CLUP 2-21, Klamath County Transportation System Plan update, to guide transportation improvements for 20+ years
• Rezoning request ZC 3-21 by McBride Surveying for Wilson: property on north side of Cottage Avenue, east of Wiard Street, from Suburban Residential (RS) to Medium Density Residential (RM) for duplexes
• Property identifiers: R-3909-002AC-01400 and R-3909-002AC-01401

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, discuss insurance renewals, IT domain changes, and human resources actions including a reclassification of 737 positions and new DDS position. They will also review an ARP grant application draft, a revised MOU for Oregon Living With Fire, and proposed changes to enterprise zone boundaries and a camping ordinance.

• Insurance renewals presented by Bill Gillmore and Leslie Barlow-Hunter
• IT domain migration discussed by Jessica Chastain
• Reclassification request for 737 positions and new DDS position (Lead Eligibility Specialist)
• ARP grant application draft
• Revised MOU for Oregon Living With Fire (formerly Central Oregon Cohesive Strategy Initiative)

The Board approved insurance renewals for SAIF Worker's Comp, cyber liability, and CIS policies based on 2021 quotes, excluding non-owned aviation liability, and authorized the Contracts and Risk Manager to sign. They also approved a reclassification request for 737 positions, new positions for Developmental Disabilities (with Commissioner Boyd opposed), and a position reclass for Engineer I. The Board approved an Oregon Living With Fire revised MOU and authorized the Chair to sign it, using Title III dollars. They agreed to have staff work with KCEDA on Enterprise Zone expansions and to send the camping ordinance issue to the Planning Commission for proposed solutions.

• Approved insurance renewals based on 2021 quotes, excluding non-owned aviation liability, and authorized signing
• Approved reclassification request for 737 positions
• Approved new positions for DDS (Commissioner Boyd opposed)
• Approved position reclass for Engineer I
• Approved Oregon Living With Fire revised MOU and authorized Chair to sign, using Title III dollars
• Agreed to staff work with KCEDA on Enterprise Zone expansion in Merrill and creation of northern county zone
• Agreed to send camping ordinance issues to Planning Commission and have Mr. Vaughn work with Code Enforcement on temporary exceptions
• Agreed to have Commissioner Morris make changes to position re-evaluation memo and bring back for review

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of budget resolutions for various funds, including Community Corrections, Surveyor, Community Development, COVID19 Pandemic Grant, Juvenile, General Fund, Solid Waste, and Weed Control/Museum Equipment Reserve. They will also vote on establishing an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation committee to review applications for economic and community development, and approve several property vacation orders.

• Adopt budget resolution for Community Corrections Fund: $118,578 increase for roof at 5225 Hwy 97N
• Adopt budget resolution for COVID19 Pandemic Grant Fund: $223,000 increase for vaccination marketing and temporary DDS employee
• Adopt budget resolution for Solid Waste Funds: $149,300 increase in expenses for operating, $9,800 for recycling, $34,887 for equipment reserve
• Approve resolution establishing American Rescue Plan Allocation Committee for ~$13.2 million in county funds
• Approve order to sell 103 tax-foreclosed properties at public auction on August 26, 2021, potential revenue $183,350

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several budget resolutions, including one for the Community Corrections Fund (BR2021-042) with a 2-1 vote, and others for the Surveyor, Community Development, COVID19 Pandemic Grant, General Fund (Juvenile Department and General Fund), Solid Waste, and Sheriff's Office Emergency Management funds, all unanimously. They also approved resolutions for the pension plan amendment, the American Rescue Plan Allocation Committee, and a corrected fine schedule for animal control violations. The board approved multiple orders to vacate lots in various subdivisions, including Running Y Resort and Mt. Scott Meadows, and appointed members to the Poe Valley Vector Control District Board and Veterans Advisory Council. A budget resolution for the Weed Control and Museum Equipment Reserve Funds was tabled pending more information.

• Approved Community Corrections Fund budget resolution BR2021-042 (2-1, Boyd opposed)
• Approved Surveyor Fund budget resolution BR2021-043 (unanimous)
• Approved Community Development Funds budget resolution BR2021-044 (unanimous)
• Approved COVID19 Pandemic Grant Fund budget resolution BR2021-045 (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund Juvenile Department budget resolution BR2021-046 (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund budget resolution BR2021-047 (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste Funds budget resolution BR2021-048 (unanimous)
• Tabled Weed Control and Museum Equipment Reserve Funds budget resolution pending more info

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in executive session to discuss real property transactions and legal matters. These discussions are conducted privately pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes.

• Real property transactions regarding 803 Main St.
• Consultation with counsel regarding Eternal Hills litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss routine business, including a livestock/restitution hearing and a contract extension for KRC. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Livestock/Restitution Hearing
• KRC Contract Extension
• Approve minutes from last meeting

The Board held a livestock/restitution hearing for Sanchez vs Buchanan, involving dogs that killed chickens. After discussion, commissioners voted unanimously to impose a civil penalty of $500 per dog (totaling $1,000) and $240 in restitution for the chickens, rather than the higher $1,000 per dog enhancement. The board also instructed staff to prepare the order and directed Dan Golden to process a contract amendment for the YIP facility through the normal process.

• Approved $500 per dog civil penalty ($1,000 total) and $240 restitution in Sanchez vs Buchanan case
• Unanimously voted to impose the lower penalty per Commissioner Boyd's preference
• Instructed staff to prepare the order for the penalty and restitution
• Directed Dan Golden to submit the contract amendment for YIP facility through normal process

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider a proposal from Siskiyou County to provide federal government relations services related to the drought crisis, discuss the formation process for an American Rescue Plan (ARP) committee, and review a budget resolution for the Tax Office. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes from the last meeting and other county business.

• Proposal from Siskiyou County for federal government relations services on drought crisis
• ARP Committee formation process discussion
• Budget resolution discussion for Tax Office (document: 6-22-2021 BUDGET BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY.PDF)

The Board approved a one-year professional services contract with Chartwell Enterprises for federal government relations related to the drought crisis, joining Siskiyou and Modoc Counties. Klamath County's initial retainer is $3,333.34 with a monthly fee of $2,000, funded from General Fund Non-Departmental. The vote was unanimous. The Board also discussed forming an American Rescue Plan Allocation Committee, with plans to hold back $1.1 million and distribute $5.5 million, and to start accepting applications for a citizen member in July.

• Approved funding for Chartwell Enterprises contract for federal drought lobbying, with $3,333.34 initial retainer and $2,000 monthly, from General Fund Non-Departmental.
• Approved minutes from the June 8, 2021 Admin Meeting.
• Discussed forming the American Rescue Plan Allocation Committee, including distribution of $5.5 million and a $1.1 million holdback.
• Discussed budget resolution for the Tax Office, with savings going toward a car for the Tax Department.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and adopt the Klamath County budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, totaling $226,598,620 across all funds, and set property tax rates. They will also adopt budgets for the Drainage, Extension, and Library Service Districts, and approve a $12,600 agreement with Basin Transit Service to provide transportation to vaccination sites.

• Adopt Klamath County budget for FY2021-22: $226,598,620 total all funds
• Impose county property tax rate of $1.73260 per $1,000 assessed value (permanent rate levy) plus $0.05000 for Museum Fund
• Adopt Drainage Service District budget of $3,200,000 with $24.00 per tax lot assessment
• Adopt Library Service District budget of $5,990,809 with $0.4900 per $1,000 assessed value tax
• Approve $12,600 agreement with Basin Transit Service for door-to-door vaccination transportation

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the Klamath County budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, along with the budgets for the Drainage, Extension, and Library Service Districts, after holding public hearings with no public comment. The board also approved a resolution setting a hearing date for a proposed annexation petition, appointed members to the Ambulance Advisory Committee, and authorized the Museum Manager to sign an engineering agreement.

• Adopted Klamath County FY 2021-2022 budget and appropriations (BR2021-039, unanimous)
• Imposed and categorized county taxes for FY 2021-2022 (BR2021-040, unanimous)
• Designated county positions authorized to expend funds for FY 2021-2022 (BR2021-041, unanimous)
• Adopted Drainage Service District budget and appropriations (BR2021-030, unanimous)
• Adopted Extension Service District budget and appropriations (BR2021-033, unanimous)
• Adopted Library Service District budget and appropriations (BR2021-036, unanimous)
• Set hearing date for Putman annexation petition (RE2021-021, unanimous)
• Appointed/reappointed members to Ambulance Advisory Committee (OR2021-082, unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss Local 737. The meeting follows an executive session.

• Discussion regarding Local 737

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a County Counsel meeting on June 15, 2021, and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the item regarding Local 737 was not addressed, and the meeting adjourned at 10:15am.

• Approved minutes from last County Counsel meeting

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to conduct deliberations with designated persons regarding labor negotiations with Local 737.

• Labor negotiations with Local 737

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel actions, including a reclassification request, an exception to policy for a chemical applicator, an emergency hire extension for the Sheriff's Office, and a new part-time position. They will also discuss a proposal from Siskiyou County for federal government relations services related to the drought crisis, review the Sheriff's contract with Stephen Hedlund, and address other items like transfer station demo bid and vaccine incentive funds.

• CDD Reclassification Request
• Exception to Policy for Chemical Applicator
• Sheriff's Office Emergency Hire Extension
• DDS New Position Part Time
• Proposal from Siskiyou County for Federal Government Relations Services (drought crisis)

The Board approved four HR requests: a CDD reclassification, a Public Works exception to policy, a Sheriff's Office emergency hire extension, and a new DDS position with an amendment requiring a budget resolution. They also discussed the Developmental Disabilities office plan, addressing guidelines, and pollution liability insurance, agreeing to drop to a $5 million policy. The Board agreed to proceed with a Raise grant application for Summers Lane and Eberlien Avenue, and to issue 60-day notices to remaining Project Homefront occupants on June 15.

• Approved CDD reclassification request (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works exception to policy (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office emergency hire extension (unanimous)
• Approved DDS new position with budget resolution amendment (unanimous)
• Agreed to drop pollution liability insurance to $5 million policy
• Agreed to proceed with Raise grant application for Summers Lane and Eberlien Avenue
• Agreed to issue 60-day notices to Project Homefront occupants on June 15
• Agreed to send press release on American Rescue Plan funds

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several budget adjustments, a major bridge construction contract, and other routine items. The most consequential item is a $1,126,136.31 contract with Marcum & Sons, LLC for the 2021 Sprague River (Ivory Pine Rd) Bridge project, funded by federal road funds. The board will also vote on multiple budget resolutions for various county departments and approve a $444,458.97 COVID-19 vaccination grant agreement.

• Contract with Marcum & Sons, LLC for Sprague River (Ivory Pine Rd) Bridge project: $1,126,136.31
• Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant Agreement No. 2618: $444,458.97 revenue
• Budget changes: Mental Health fund ($70,374), Community Development ($7,840), District Attorney ($9,382), Fairgrounds ($31,613), Clerk's Office ($21,520), Assessor's Office ($30,000 transfer), Internal Service Funds ($37,713)
• Authorization to issue quote for 2022 ¾-ton pickup truck with winch (approx. $80,000)
• Contract with Klamath Community College Foundation DBA Klamath IDEA for economic development: $15,000

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Marcum & Sons, LLC for the 2021 Sprague River (Ivory Pine Rd) Bridge Project, along with several budget resolutions and other routine items. All votes were unanimous except one budget resolution (BR2021-027) which passed 2-1 with Commissioner Boyd opposed. The board also proclaimed June 15, 2021 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day and approved a new liquor license for Crescent Lake Lodge & Resort.

• Approved minutes from June 1, 2021 business meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant Agreement No. 2618 with State of Oregon (unanimous)
• Proclaimed June 15, 2021 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day (unanimous)
• Approved budget change BR2021-022 in Mental Health – Developmental Disabilities Fund (unanimous)
• Approved budget change BR2021-023 in Community Development, Solid Waste, Parks, and General Non-Departmental Funds (unanimous)
• Approved budget change BR2021-024 in District Attorney Special Revenue Fund (unanimous)
• Approved budget change BR2021-025 in Fairgrounds Fund (unanimous)
• Approved budget resolution BR2021-027 in General Fund, Assessor’s Office and Equipment Reserve Fund (2-1, Boyd opposed)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will conduct business including the administration of Title III funds and review bids for the Transfer Station demolition. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other county business.

• Administration of Title III Funds
• Transfer Station Demolition Bids

The Board unanimously approved awarding the demolition contract for the Transfer Station to Bogatay Construction for $285,053, with the Chair authorized to sign after Counsel approval. The Board also discussed but did not decide on transitioning Title III fund administration to Emergency Management, agreeing to revisit it on June 22. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Transfer Station demolition bid to Bogatay Construction for $285,053 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign demolition contract after Counsel approval (unanimous)
• Tabled Title III fund administration decision to June 22 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a project update and request for a letter of support from the Lost River Community Center, and to hear from Fire Chief Greg Davis about unprotected areas and the American Recovery Act. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and other county business.

• Lost River Community Center project update and request for letter of support
• Fire Chief Greg Davis on unprotected areas and American Recovery Act
• Approval of minutes from last meeting

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a letter of support for the Lost River Community Center project after hearing an update from Amie McAuliffe. Fire chiefs from Fire District 1 presented a map of areas they want to annex and discussed wildfire season concerns, but no formal action was taken on that item. The board asked the district to keep them informed as the annexation process moves forward.

• Approved letter of support for Lost River Community Center project (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the last work session meeting
• Discussed Fire District 1 annexation proposal — no action taken
• Discussed wildfire season preparedness with Fire District 1, ODF, and BLM — no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, consider accepting an offer for a property at 3732 S. 6, review a sign design for Project Homefront, and discuss uses of American Rescue Plan (ARP) recovery funds per US Treasury guidance. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major ordinances or public hearings listed.

• Approval to accept offer for 3732 S. 6
• Project Homefront sign design
• ARP Project Funding — uses of recovery funds per US Treasury guidance
• Approve minutes from last meeting

The board unanimously approved accepting a $50,000 offer for the property at 3732 S. 6, as recommended by Tax Collector Rick Vaughn. They also discussed a proposed letter to RV park tenants about discontinuing mail, wifi, TV, and guest shower services, but took no formal action. No other substantive decisions were made; ARP project funding had nothing to discuss.

• Approved accepting $50K offer for 3732 S. 6 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 25, 2021 Admin Meeting

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a human resources matter. The agenda also includes an item regarding 1500 Esplanade.

• Human Resources Matter
• 1500 Esplanade

The Board of Commissioners reviewed a draft option agreement for the expired contract at 1500 Esplanade, with Commissioner Boyd emphasizing the need to get General Duffy's operational. The board instructed County Counsel to send the draft to Mr. Robinson and KCEDA for review. No other substantive decisions were made; the Human Resources matter was noted as no action.

• Approved minutes from the May 18, 2021 counsel meeting
• Instructed County Counsel to send draft option agreement for 1500 Esplanade to Mr. Robinson and KCEDA for review

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an executive session to consult with counsel. The session covers a human resources matter and current or likely litigation.

• Consultation with counsel regarding legal rights and duties for current or likely litigation
• Discussion of a Human Resources matter

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider adopting supplemental budgets for fiscal year 2020-2021, including changes to the Museum Fund and Sheriff's Office funds. They will also vote on several contracts, including a $96,740 software purchase for the Assessor's Office and a $50,000 reimbursement agreement for a corrections nurse.

• Public hearing on supplemental budget resolutions for FY 2020-2021
• Adoption of supplemental budget for Museum Fund ($106,000 increase)
• Budget resolution for Sheriff's Office funds ($57,349 increase in General Fund, $17,000 in Special Revenue, $150,700 in Equipment Reserve)
• Contract with Data Cloud Solutions for mobile assessor software ($96,740)
• Agreement with Klamath Basin Behavioral Health for corrections nurse reimbursement (up to $50,000)

The Board of Commissioners approved several supplemental budget resolutions and contracts, including a $50,000 reimbursement agreement for a corrections nurse. All votes were unanimous, with Commissioner DeGroot absent. No public comment was made during the public hearing.

• Approved supplemental budget in Museum Fund (BR2021-019, unanimous)
• Approved budget resolution for Sheriff's Office and Equipment Reserve (BR2021-020, unanimous)
• Approved budget change in Museum Fund for FY2021-22 (BR2021-021, unanimous)
• Approved contract with Data Cloud Solutions for mobile assessor software (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Klamath Basin Behavioral Health to reimburse up to $50,000 for corrections nurse (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension with USIC LLC for utility locating services (unanimous)
• Approved logo usage agreements with Klamath Film, Inc. and Viowiess Co, Inc. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to approve minutes from the last meeting and discuss a state contract for vaccine incentive funds. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific details on the contract or other county business provided.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• State contract for vaccine incentive funds
• Other county business

The Board unanimously approved a state grant agreement for $444,458.97 in vaccine incentive funds. They also approved $12,600 for BTS transportation services as part of the grant. The Board discussed but did not decide whether to send some funds back to the state lottery, agreeing to wait for the Chamber's decision.

• Approved grant agreement #2618 with State of Oregon for $444,458.97 (unanimous)
• Approved $12,600 for BTS transportation as part of vaccine incentive grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss wildfire information and a presentation regarding Ragland's KIDZ Fair. The agenda also includes approving previous meeting minutes and addressing other county business.

• Pre-season wildfire information meeting with South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership
• Presentation by Terra Russo regarding Ragland's KIDZ Fair
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting

The Board approved a $1,000 donation from the General Fund for the Ross Ragland Theater's KIDZ Fair, with a unanimous vote. They also discussed the Wolf Grant administrator transition, agreeing to assign it to Kirby and to have Commissioner Morris work with HR on a grant writer job description. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Ross Ragland KIDZ Fair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 4/28/21, 5/13/21, and 5/19/21
• Assigned Wolf Grant administration to Kirby, with Finance to reevaluate his position
• Commissioner Morris to work with HR on grant writer job description

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to consult with counsel. The discussion concerns the legal rights and duties of a public body regarding current or likely litigation.

• Consultation with counsel regarding litigation pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h)
• 737 Grievance

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission is considering a request to change the comprehensive plan map designation and zoning for a 0.98-acre property at 3722 Altamont Drive from commercial to residential. The applicant also seeks a conditional use permit to build a second family home on the property, which is currently developed with a single-family dwelling. The property is 42,000 square feet, exceeding the 20,000-square-foot threshold for a second home in the proposed zone.

• Comprehensive Plan Map change from Commercial to Residential on 0.98 acres
• Zone change from Neighborhood Commercial (CN) to Suburban Residential (RS)
• Conditional Use Permit for a second family home at 3722 Altamont Drive
• Property size: 42,000 square feet, Map Tax Lot R-3909-010BD-01000

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several funding requests and budget matters, including ARP funding for Steen Sports Park and Crescent Fire Station, a state vaccine incentive grant, and requests from Klamath Promise and KCEDA. They will also review a Sheriff's Office budget resolution and ongoing finance work.

• ARP funding requests for Steen Sports Park improvements and Crescent Fire Station
• State of Oregon Grant No. 2618 for vaccine incentive, including possible subcontracting
• Klamath Promise funding request
• KCEDA funding request for 2021-22
• 2020-21 Sheriff's Office budget resolution transferring salary savings to Equipment Reserve

The Board approved a $5,000 funding request for Klamath Promise scholarships, with all three commissioners voting yes. They also approved a $100,000 additional payment to KCEDA for FY 2022 only, with Commissioners Morris and DeGroot voting yes and Commissioner Boyd voting no. The board discussed ARP funding evaluation, vaccine incentive subcontracting, and other items, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved $5,000 for Klamath Promise scholarships (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 additional KCEDA funding for FY 2022 only (2-1, Boyd no)
• Approved $5,000 ARP funds to sponsor county-wide job fair (3-0)
• Supported loaning $20,000 to Fire District 3 at 0% interest due Dec 1, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from last meeting as presented
• Agreed to pay $10,000 sanitization invoice from ARP funds, though two commissioners noted it was no longer needed

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will review several department requests, including new positions and reclassifications, a fee reduction for Love's Travel Stop, and a contract extension. They will also discuss ARP project funding, vaccine incentives, and a camping ordinance. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and other county business.

• Public Works exception to policy request
• Library Assistant II reclassification (non-union)
• IT and DDS new position requests (FTE increases)
• Love's Travel fee reduction request
• General Duffy's contract extension

The Board unanimously approved a fee waiver application for Love's Travel Center, a $15 million project expected to create 75 jobs. Several personnel requests were also approved, including FTE increases and reclassifications across multiple departments. The Board discussed but did not decide on addressing guidelines, drainage insurance limits, and a camping ordinance exception, deferring those items for further review.

• Approved Love's Travel Center fee waiver request (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works exception to policy (unanimous)
• Approved Library Assistant reclass (unanimous)
• Approved IT FTE increase (unanimous)
• Approved DDS FTE increase (unanimous)
• Approved DA FTE increase (unanimous)
• Approved DA Deputy Medical Examiner reclass (unanimous)
• Approved General Duffy's contract extension with 90-day financing contingency (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a new land use application fee schedule for the Planning Division, which has not been updated since 2014 and is projected to increase revenue by about $25,000 annually. The board will also declare an emergency at the Transfer Station on Tingley Lane following a May 16 fire, and award a bridge construction contract. Several equipment purchases and intergovernmental agreements are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt new land use application fee schedule (projected +$25,000/year)
• Declare emergency at Klamath County Transfer Station on Tingley Lane after May 16 fire
• Award $1,126,136.31 bid to Marcum & Sons for 2021 Sprague River (Ivory Pine Rd) Bridge project
• Purchase 2021 3500 Cargo Van from Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat for $47,250.00
• Approve contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for $432,558 for KCR Construction Phase 1 Grading

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a new land use application fee schedule for the Community Development Planning Division after a public hearing with no comments. They also approved several contracts, including a bid for the Sprague River Bridge project and a contract for the KCR Construction Phase 1 grading project. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, with no substantive decisions denied or tabled.

• Adopted new land use application fee schedule (unanimous)
• Accepted bid from Marcum & Sons, LLC for Sprague River Bridge project (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for KCR Construction Phase 1 grading (unanimous)
• Approved emergency declaration at Klamath County Transfer Station (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license recommendation for Fast Mart KF, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved multiple agreements and amendments, including Moss Adams audit services (unanimous)
• Approved MOU between Public Works and Community Corrections (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss mask guidance for the library and museum, and to conduct annual tours of the correctional facility and juvenile facility. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or contracts listed.

• Discuss mask guidance for library and museum
• Annual Correctional Facility Tour - Jail
• Annual Correctional Facility Tour - Juvenile

The Board discussed the burned transfer station and directed staff to prepare an emergency declaration resolution for engineering and demolition services, with direct appointment allowed. For the construction of a new building, the Board decided to use a shortened competitive bid process rather than a single direct appointment. The Board also agreed not to check vaccination cards at the library and museum, following CDC guidance instead.

• Directed emergency declaration for engineering and demolition of burned transfer station (consensus)
• Decided to use competitive bid process for transfer station construction, not direct appointment (consensus)
• Agreed not to check vaccination cards at library and museum (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative requests, including a public health time donation, an exception to policy for an assessor hire, and multiple restructures and new positions in the DDS department. They will also discuss the sale of the former Ft. Klamath transfer site, a gate request on Balsam Drive, and a transfer station update. Additionally, the board will discuss uses of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds and vaccine incentives.

• Public Health time donation request
• Exception to policy for Assessor hire (D. Beard)
• DDS front office and specialist team restructures, new positions, and director reclass
• Public Works position reclassification
• Sale of former Ft. Klamath Transfer site at August auction

The Board unanimously approved declaring an emergency for the Tingley Lane transfer station after a fire left the structure unsafe, allowing demolition to proceed. They also approved several personnel requests, including a public health time donation, an assessor's office hiring exception, and multiple DDS restructures and new positions. The board discussed but did not decide on ARP funding guidance, vaccine incentives, and employee mask guidance.

• Declared emergency for Tingley Lane transfer station after fire (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health time donation request (unanimous)
• Approved exception to policy for Assessor's hire (unanimous)
• Approved DDS front office team restructure (unanimous)
• Approved DDS specialist team restructure (unanimous)
• Approved DDS new positions request (unanimous)
• Approved DDS Director reclass (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works reclassification (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to consult with counsel. The session covers legal rights and duties regarding current or likely litigation.

• Human Resources matter
• Opioid litigation update

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider routine approvals including the American Rescue Plan Act funding agreement, budget resolutions, and various orders and agreements. Notable items include approving tourism grants totaling $115,644, a $602,773 COVID-19 business relief amendment, and a $42,657 change order for the museum entrance project.

• Approve $13,234,340 American Rescue Plan Act funding agreement
• Approve $115,644 in tourism grants to 12 recipients
• Approve $602,773.34 amendment for COVID-19 business relief grants
• Authorize $42,657.44 change order for museum front entrance project
• Vacate lots 742/743 and 948/949 at Running Y Resort

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a budget resolution for the District Attorney's office, a base fine schedule for animal control violations, vacation of four lots at Running Y Resort, first-quarter transient room tax distribution, several agreements including tourism grants and intergovernmental agreements, and authorized grant applications for behavioral intervention and drug court programs. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved budget resolution BR2021-018 for District Attorney Special Revenue and General Funds (unanimous)
• Approved resolution RE2021-018 adopting animal control violation fine schedule (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of Lots 742 and 743, Running Y Resort Phase 9 (OR2021-078, unanimous)
• Approved vacation of Lots 948 and 949, Running Y Resort Phase 11 (OR2021-079, unanimous)
• Approved first quarter transient room tax distribution (OR2021-080, unanimous)
• Approved appointment of William Nicholson to Museum Advisory Board (OR2021-081, unanimous)
• Approved tourism grant agreements, SCOEDD agreement and amendment, and IGA with Douglas ESD (all unanimous)
• Authorized grant applications for Behavioral Intervention Court and Drug Court programs (both unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review an update on opioid litigation and a matter regarding human resources. The agenda also includes a note from the KCEDA.

• Opioid litigation update
• Human resources matter
• KCEDA note

The Board unanimously approved delegating County Counsel to negotiate agreements with entities that have filed opioid litigation on behalf of Oregon local entities, requiring settlement funds be paid directly to local entities rather than passing through the State of Oregon. Any proposed agreement must be brought back to the Board for final approval. No action was taken on a Human Resources matter. The Board also discussed potential housing funding grants to KCEDA and the Klamath Community Foundation, but no formal decision was made.

• Approved delegation of County Counsel to negotiate opioid settlement agreements with listed counties and City of Portland (unanimous)
• Approved requirement that settlement funds be paid directly to local entities, not pass through State of Oregon
• No action taken on Human Resources matter
• Discussed but did not decide on $749,999.99 housing grants to KCEDA and Klamath Community Foundation

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to conduct deliberations with designated persons regarding labor negotiations. The session specifically concerns Local 701.

• Labor negotiations with Local 701

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including the allocation of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, congressionally directed spending requests for FY22, state legislation funding, and vaccine incentives. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with no formal votes or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of ARP project funding and uses of recovery funds per US Treasury guidance
• Congressionally directed spending requests for fiscal year 2022
• State legislation funding
• Vaccine incentives

The Board discussed and agreed on preliminary allocations for American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, including $1.5 million for economic development, $2 million for housing and homeless, $2 million for community development/childcare/livability, and $1.1 million for county services. They also agreed to set aside $50,000 for a grant administrator and to hire a part-time medical examiner on an emergency basis. No formal votes were taken; these are work session agreements.

• Agreed to allocate $1.5M for economic development and job creation (including Linthicum funds)
• Agreed to allocate $2M for housing and homeless
• Agreed to allocate $2M for community development/childcare/livability/training/drug rehab/mental health
• Agreed to allocate $1.1M for county services
• Agreed to set aside $50,000 for a grant administrator position
• Agreed to emergency hire a part-time medical examiner
• Agreed to set aside funds for Public Health refrigerator and generator
• Agreed to remove language giving priority to indoor dining facilities in SCOEDD grants

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an Administrative Advisory Committee meeting with a single substantive agenda item: internal transfers of money. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Internal transfers of money

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session that consists solely of annual tours of the county correctional facility (jail) and the juvenile facility. No decisions or policy discussions are on the agenda; the meeting is limited to these site visits before adjournment.

• Annual Correctional Facility Tour - Jail
• Annual Correctional Facility Tour - Juvenile

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a public meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several property-related items, including Alva Ave, a KCEDA note, and 1500 Esplanade, along with other county business. The agenda is brief and contains no detailed proposals or dollar amounts.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Alva Ave
• KCEDA note
• 1500 Esplanade
• Other county business

The Board unanimously authorized Rick Vaughn to sell/negotiate the Alva Avenue property for $30,000 plus closing costs on behalf of the Drainage District. They also unanimously approved a 90-day contract extension for the 1500 Esplanade property. The Board discussed the KCEDA loan note, questioning the interest rate (1% vs 2%) and security, and agreed to review the matter at the next Counsel meeting.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Authorized Rick Vaughn to sell/negotiate Alva Ave property for $30,000 plus closing (unanimous)
• Approved 90-day contract extension for 1500 Esplanade property (unanimous)
• Agreed to review KCEDA loan interest rate at next Counsel meeting

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an executive session to conduct deliberations. The session covers real property transactions and labor negotiations.

• Real property transactions regarding 1500 Esplanade
• Labor negotiations with Local 737

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel reclassifications and step increases, approve an intergovernmental agreement amendment, and review the auto/equipment schedule. They will also discuss ARPA fund allocation, a forest advisory committee appointment, and potential vax incentives.

• Public Works Engineer reclassification
• Fairgrounds Maintenance Worker and Manager reclassifications
• Planning Department step increase
• SCOEDD IGA Amendment #2
• Approval of Treasury Agreement for ARPA funds

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several personnel reclassifications, including for Public Works, Fairgrounds, Planning, and Public Health, with one opposed vote. They also agreed to modify auto and equipment insurance coverage, reducing 70 vehicles to liability-only and adjusting equipment deductibles. The board tabled several items, including ARP project funding and vax incentives, until the next work session.

• Approved Public Works reclass (unanimous)
• Approved Fairgrounds Maintenance Worker reclass (unanimous)
• Approved Fairgrounds Manager reclass (2-1, Boyd opposed)
• Approved Planning step increase (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health temporary employee (unanimous)
• Agreed to reduce 70 vehicles to liability-only insurance (unanimous)
• Agreed to adjust equipment insurance deductible and remove items under $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved SCOEDD disbursement of coronavirus relief funds (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a second public hearing on a proposed ordinance to exempt certain social game licensees from OLCC requirements, and may adopt the ordinance. They will also consider approving a bid for the KCR Construction Phase 1 grading project, several appointments to special district boards, and various agreements including a public health funding amendment and a business relief grant.

• Approve release of RFP for master development of county-owned property on Foothills Blvd. (Map taxlot 3809-03500-00400) for housing
• Second hearing and adoption of Ordinance #21.08 revising Klamath County Code Chapter 601 (Social Games)
• Approve bid of $432,558 from Rocky Mountain Construction for KCR Construction Phase 1 grading
• Approve Amendment #19 to OHA IGA adding $1,635,174 for COVID response
• Approve Amendment #1 to Coronavirus Business Relief Grant adding $602,773.34

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance #21.08 revising Klamath County Code Chapter 601 on social games, following a second and final public hearing with no public comment. The board also accepted a bid for the KCR Construction Phase 1 Grading Project, made several board appointments, and approved multiple agreements including public health funding amendments and a museum deck design contract. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance #21.08 revising KCC Chapter 601 on social games (unanimous)
• Accepted bid for KCR Construction Phase 1 Grading Project (unanimous)
• Appointed Daneen Dail to Klamath Falls Forest Estates Unit 2 Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Gayle Maddock to Bly Vector Control District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Jessica Benterou, Audrey Collins, Karen Bradley to Rainbow Park Pine Ridge Estates Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Approved MOU between Public Works and Community Corrections for equipment rental (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #19 to IGA with OHA for public health services financing (unanimous)
• Authorized Museum Manager to sign design agreement with Adkins Engineer & Surveying (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider, on remand from LUBA, a request by the City of Chiloquin for an exception to Statewide Planning Goal 4 and a limited use overlay to allow a facultative lagoon storage and effluent reuse system. The project involves three lagoon cells totaling 15-16 acres, with effluent used to irrigate either a 32-acre forage field or 40 acres of forested land. The site is on the north side of HWY 422, about half a mile west of HWY 97. Public comments will be accepted in person or via Zoom.

• Exception to Statewide Planning Goal 4 for lagoon storage and effluent reuse
• Limited use overlay to restrict property use to described project
• Three-cell facultative lagoon: 9.1-acre storage, 3.7-acre primary, 2.47-acre secondary
• Effluent irrigation of 32-acre forage field or 40-acre forested land
• Site: north side of HWY 422, 1/2 mile west of HWY 97

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath, Siskiyou, and Modoc County Joint Board will discuss coordinating workforce and unemployment assistance due to drought impacts. The meeting includes reviewing letters to members of Congress and the President regarding regional issues.

• KWUA presentation
• Discussion of EDD waiver submittal deadlines
• Review of letter to Senators and Congressmen regarding Klamath project irrigators
• Review of response to a joint letter from Tribes and Sustainable Northwest

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts and appointments. Key items include a $947,201.50 contract for ADA ramps, a $1.43 million bridge replacement project, and multiple grant agreements for emergency management and sheriff's office programs.

• Contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for ADA ramps ($947,201.50)
• Authorization to issue bids for Sprague River bridge replacement ($1.43M)
• Grant agreements for Ready Set Go and fire fuels reduction ($48K and $123K)
• Corrections communication contract with Consolidated Telecom (est. $6-8K/month revenue)
• Appointments to Bonanza Langell Valley Vector Control and Museum Advisory Boards

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved all items on the agenda, including contracts for the ADA ramps project and corrections communication services, agreements with the Oregon Military Department for emergency management grants, and appointments to local boards. All votes were unanimous. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for 2021 Klamath Falls Urban Area ADA Ramps Project (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Oregon Military Department OEM for emergency management (unanimous)
• Approved two grant agreements with Oregon Military Department OEM (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Consolidated Telecom Inc for corrections communication service (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of grant from Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department (unanimous)
• Appointed Campbell Kness to Bonanza Langell Valley Vector Control District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Kathy Nelson and William Johnson to Museum Advisory Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel actions, including reclassifications, emergency hires, and a temporary employee, as well as a second time donation request for a Sheriff's employee. They will also discuss a price opinion for a property at 3732 South 6th Street, business relief funds for counties in extreme risk, and American Rescue Plan funding. Additionally, they will consider a letter of support for a cultural development grant and other county business.

• Reclassification request for Library Law Library position
• Department request for Planning emergency hire
• Sheriff time donation second request for Saltenberger
• Price opinion for 3732 South 6th Street
• Business relief funds for counties in extreme risk and American Rescue Plan discussion

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several personnel actions, including reclassification, job postings, emergency hires, and temporary staffing, all unanimously. They also approved listing a property at 3732 South 6th Street for $59,000 and purchasing fencing and flooring materials for Project Home Front. Discussions on business relief funds and the American Rescue Plan were held, with the latter deferred until Commissioner Morris was present.

• Approved library reclassification request (unanimous)
• Approved PH WIC Manager job posting (unanimous)
• Approved Planning emergency hire (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste temporary employee (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff time donation second request (unanimous)
• Approved Juvenile additional staff request (unanimous)
• Approved listing 3732 South 6th Street for $59,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of fencing and flooring materials for Project Home Front (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with a light agenda. They will consider approving minutes from the last meeting and receive an update from the Food Policy Council. The meeting also includes time for other county business before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Food Policy Council update
• Other county business
• Meeting available via live stream and audio recordings

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a work session on April 28, 2021. They approved the minutes from the last meeting and received an update from the Food Policy Council, presented by Candice Gracik. No other county business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 10:20am.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Heard Food Policy Council update from Candice Gracik

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss uses and proposals for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including project suggestions and the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund. They will also consider federal relief dollar investment opportunities, funding requests from Klamath IDEA and SCOEDD, and amendments to tourism fund contracts. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and other county business.

• ARPA fund uses and project suggestions, including Assessor input and Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund
• GPA federal relief dollars investment opportunities
• Funding requests from Klamath IDEA and SCOEDD
• $2,000 amendment to Basin United Soccer Grant Contract
• $9,521 amendment to KCEDA Oktoberfest contract, with $15,000 donation rollover from last year

The Board of Commissioners approved $96,740 for the assessor's software, iPads, training, and first-year support, funded by ARPA. They also approved $15,000 for Klamath IDEA and $25,000 for SCOEDD, and added $2,000 each to two tourism grants. The board discussed but did not decide on KCEDA's additional $100,000 request, and tabled the use of Title III funds for Lani Hickey's RAC meeting attendance.

• Approved $96,740 for assessor's field equipment and software (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 funding request from Klamath IDEA for FY 2021-22
• Approved $25,000 to SCOEDD (reduced from $30,000 request)
• Approved additional $2,000 to Basin United Soccer Club for basketball courts
• Approved additional $2,000 to KCEDA for Oktoberfest
• Tabled KCEDA's additional $100,000 request pending more information
• Agreed to add Fairgrounds lost revenues, Ed Staub railroad switch, and Steens Sports Park bathroom to ARPA list

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider applying for a $2.2 million Community Development Block Grant for the Bly Water and Sanitary District project, hold public hearings on a proposed liquor license ordinance and supplemental budget resolutions, and approve several agreements and budget adjustments. The agenda also includes proclamations for Community Action Month, Arbor Week, and Vaccine Awareness Month, plus routine items like minutes approval and appointments.

• Apply for $2.2M CDBG grant for Bly Water and Sanitary District construction
• First hearing on Ordinance 21.08 to exempt licensees from OLCC if no alcohol on premises
• Supplemental budget: $5,040,600 increase for COVID19 Pandemic Grant Fund, $2,183,200 for Commissioner Misc Grant Fund
• Supplemental budget: $430,840 increase for IT fund, $100,000 for Veterans Service Fund (new van)
• Agreement with City of Malin for chip sealing, $198,000 expenditure with $149,000 reimbursement

The Board of Commissioners approved several supplemental budgets for fiscal year 2020-2021, including for COVID-19 pandemic grants, IT, and Veterans Service Fund, as well as budget resolutions for the District Attorney and Mental Health funds. They also approved appointments, agreements for chip sealing, courthouse remodeling, and a rental agreement, among other items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from April 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget BR2021-013 for COVID-19 grants and general fund (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget BR2021-014 for IT department (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget BR2021-015 for Veterans Service Fund (unanimous)
• Approved budget resolution BR2021-016 for District Attorney's office (unanimous)
• Approved budget resolution BR2021-017 for Mental Health fund (unanimous)
• Appointed Rowe 'Chip' Kinney to Yonna Woods Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with City of Malin for chip sealing services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel actions, including a rehire request from Community Development, a reclassification for the District Attorney's office, and an FTE increase for Public Health. They will also review a proposal for the Foothills property, discuss Project Home Front operations, and address various other county business items.

• CDD rehire request
• DA reclassification
• Public Health FTE increase
• Foothills RFP
• Fairhaven Road dust off

The Board approved a $40,000 match from Public Works operating funds for a Blue Zones grant to install a sculpture at the Brett Way roundabout, with a unanimous vote. They also approved a Public Health FTE increase over Commissioner Boyd's opposition, and approved several personnel and administrative items. The Board declined to extend the open burn period or add extra dump days, and did not approve dust-off on Fairhaven Road.

• Approved $40,000 match for Blue Zones roundabout sculpture (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health FTE increase (2-1, Boyd opposed)
• Approved CDD department request (unanimous)
• Approved DA reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved Community Action Partnership letter (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to continue June 12 free dump day only, no open burn extension
• Agreed to allow fairgrounds events with social distancing

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from the last meeting, consider tourism grant funding recommendations, and discuss a request for an ordinance change. The agenda also includes other county business and adjournment.

• Tourism Grant Funding Recommendations
• Sherry McManus - Coldwell Banker
• Request for Ordinance Change
• Approve Minutes From Last Meeting

The Board of Commissioners approved the Tourism Grant Committee's recommendations for grant awards as presented, with a unanimous vote. The board declined to add two additional projects (Courts at Mike's Field House and October Fest) to the current approval, preferring to review them in a future Finance meeting if additional TRT funds are found. A request for a variance to allow a marijuana dispensary at 3810 Shasta Way was denied, with commissioners directing the applicant to pursue annexation or a ballot measure.

• Approved Tourism Grant Committee recommendations (unanimous)
• Denied variance request for marijuana dispensary at 3810 Shasta Way
• Tabled additional funding for Courts at Mike's Field House and October Fest pending TRT review

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to discuss lawyer-client communications. The session focuses on the SSSD Biosolids Application.

• Executive session regarding SSSD Biosolids Application

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss the Hilton Hotel. This meeting follows an executive session.

• Discussion regarding Hilton Hotel

The Board of Commissioners discussed drafting an incentive package/agreement for the Hilton Hotel developer. Commissioner DeGroot proposed a joint agreement with the City, while Commissioner Boyd preferred separate agreements. The Board reached consensus to allow County Counsel to work with the City and developer to draft an agreement and bring it back for approval. No final agreement was approved at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from last Counsel meeting
• Directed County Counsel to draft Hilton incentive agreement with City and developer (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative items, including approving a request for bids on the Ivory Pine Road bridge replacement, an agreement for the Wesgo Lift Station study, and a reclassification of the Museum Manager position. They will also discuss outdoor burning restrictions and a request for letters of support for a scenic byway foundation.

• Ivory Pine Road (Sprague River) bridge replacement - solicit bids approval
• Wesgo Lift Station capacity study and O&M recommendations - agreement approval
• Reclassification of Museum Manager
• Jail RN step increase request
• Approval of Foothills property RFP

The Board approved several personnel reclassifications, including a CDD reclass and Museum Manager reclass (both 2-1, with Commissioner Boyd opposing), and a Jail RN step increase (unanimous). They also approved soliciting bids for the Ivory Pine Road bridge replacement and an agreement with SHN for a Wesgo lift station study ($14,000), both unanimously. The Board supported a controlled burn on county property, agreed to issue a revised RFP for the Foothills property, and discussed but did not decide on insurance changes and burn ban policies.

• Approved CDD reclass (2-1, Boyd opposed)
• Approved Museum Manager reclass (2-1, Boyd opposed)
• Approved Jail RN step increase (unanimous)
• Approved soliciting bids for Ivory Pine Road bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved SHN agreement for Wesgo lift station study, $14,000 (unanimous)
• Supported controlled burn on county property by Fire District 1 and ODF
• Directed issuance of revised RFP for Foothills property in early May
• Agreed to sign letters of support for National Scenic Byway Foundation

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings to establish new fees for addressing services and driveway permits, effective July 1, 2021. They will also consider awarding contracts for the 2021 ADA ramps project and liquid asphalt for chip sealing, along with several other administrative items.

• Public hearing and resolution to establish a new Addressing fee effective July 1, 2021.
• Public hearing and resolution to establish a new Driveway permit fee schedule effective July 1, 2021.
• Bid award to Rocky Mountain Construction for $947,201.50 for the 2021 Klamath Falls Urban Area ADA Ramps project.
• Quote award to Albina Asphalt for $1,538,641.00 for liquid asphalt for the 2021 chip seal season.
• Approval of grant application resolution for CAFFA program with $2,791,964 in expenditures.

The Board approved resolutions establishing a new addressing fee and a new driveway permit fee schedule, both effective July 1, 2021, after public hearings with no comments. They also awarded a bid for ADA ramp construction, approved a liquid asphalt quote, authorized a sheriff's vehicle purchase, and approved several appointments and agreements.

• Approved resolution RE2021-016 establishing new addressing fee (unanimous)
• Approved resolution RE2021-017 establishing new driveway permit fee schedule (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Rocky Mountain Construction for 2021 ADA ramps project (2-0, DeGroot abstained)
• Approved quote award for liquid asphalt for 2021 chip seal season (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2020 Dodge Durango for Sheriff (unanimous)
• Appointed Danise Brakeman and Roger Lindgren to Roads Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Worldpay LLC bank card merchant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved grant application resolution for CAFFA program (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget hearing to deliberate on and approve the county budget, and to impose and categorize taxes. The agenda includes public comment, budget approval, and tax-related decisions. This is a routine budget hearing with no other substantive items listed.

• Public comment and deliberation on the county budget
• Budget approval
• Impose and categorize taxes
• Approve minutes from last meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget hearing to discuss the upcoming budget, with presentations from the Surveyor and Sheriff's office, including special revenue and court facility security funds. Public comment follows the budget presentations. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on budget review and approval of prior minutes.

• Budget hearing for Surveyor department
• Budget hearing for Sheriff department
• Budget hearing for Sheriff Special Revenue
• Budget hearing for Sheriff Court Facility Security
• Public comment period after budget presentations

The Budget Committee approved the FY 2021-2022 budget of $226,588,925 and set the tax rate at $1.7326 per $1,000 assessed value. They also approved adding an Animal Control Officer to the Sheriff's Office at $105,000, funded by federal funds, and approved a 1% raise for elected officials except commissioners.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget of $226,588,925 (unanimous)
• Approved tax rate of $1.7326 per $1,000 assessed value (unanimous)
• Approved adding Animal Control Officer at $105,000 (4-2)
• Approved 1% raise for elected officials except commissioners (4-1-1)
• Approved $30,000 transfer from operating contingency to Planning (unanimous)
• Approved $33,199 for IT materials and services (unanimous)
• Approved transfer from federal reserve to cover increases (5-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and purchases, including an $18,600 curb ramp replacement project, a $51,667.89 van for the jail, and a $115,565 roof repair bid for Project Homefront. They will also set hearing dates for a liquor license ordinance change and consider sponsoring an enterprise zone application. Public comment is open.

• Award $18,600 to Mathis Concrete for Peterson School ramps at Hope St and Bristol Ave
• Approve $51,667.89 purchase of 2021 Ford Transit van for jail transport
• Authorize $115,565 bid to Northwest Quality Roofing for Project Homefront roof
• Set hearings for Ordinance 21.08 on OLCC license exemption
• Approve $4,577.50 agreement with Basin Transit for veteran transit

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items unanimously, including a contract for the Peterson School ramps replacement, purchase of a 2021 Ford Transit van, a bid for Project Homefront's roof, resolutions setting hearing dates and sponsoring an enterprise zone application, and several intergovernmental agreements. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes from April 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved notice of award for Mathis Concrete LLC for Peterson School ramps replacement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Ford Transit van from Lehr (unanimous)
• Approved bid for Project Homefront's roof project (unanimous)
• Approved resolution setting hearing dates for Ordinance No. 21.08 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution sponsoring North Klamath County Enterprise Zone application (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Mathis Concrete LLC for ramps project (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #18 to IGA with Oregon Health Authority for public health services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget hearing to review and discuss the proposed budgets for various county departments and service districts, including the Drainage Service District, Extension Service District, Public Works, Justice Court, Treasurer, and others. Public comment will follow the last budget presentation.

• Public hearing for Klamath County Drainage Service District budget
• Public hearing for Klamath County Extension Service District budget
• Discussion of Public Works budgets including weed control, bicycle trails, and Klamath Falls streets
• Review of General Fund non-departmental, Justice Court, Treasurer, and State Courts budgets
• Discussion of other funds including equipment reserve, county schools, tourism competitive grants, and economic development

The Klamath County Budget Committee held a public hearing and approved the Klamath County Drainage Service District budget of $3,200,000, reducing the contract services line item from $400,000 to $80,000 and moving the extra $320,000 to reserve. The committee also approved the Extension Service District budget and its tax resolution, and moved $50,000 from unappropriated balance to contract services for the BOCC to distribute to economic development entities. Several other departmental budgets were presented and discussed, but no other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved $3.2M Drainage District budget with contract services reduced to $80,000 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution imposing taxes for Drainage District (unanimous)
• Approved Extension Service District budget (unanimous)
• Approved resolution imposing taxes for Extension District (unanimous)
• Moved $50,000 from unappropriated balance to contract services for economic development (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including an emergency hire for the Sheriff's Office medical staff, details of Project Homefront, and the Governor's 10 Point Economic Recovery Plan. The agenda is mostly discussion-oriented, with no formal votes or public hearings listed.

• Sheriff's Office Medical Staff Emergency Hire
• Project Homefront discussion with Property Manager Rick Vaughn and Community Corrections' Aaron Hartman
• Governor's 10 Point Economic Recovery Plan
• Approve minutes from last meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a work session and approved two personnel hires for the Sheriff's Office Medical Staff. They also discussed the transitional housing hotel project, appointing Aaron Hartman as the project manager and main county point of contact. The Board agreed to have Hartman bring a one-page operating proposal to the next meeting. They also discussed potential ARP funding applications, but took time to consider the items overnight.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget hearing to review various department budgets and messages. The session includes discussions on departmental reserves, administration, and public services.

• Public Hearing for Library Service District Budget
• Review of Internal Services Non-Departmental/Equipment Reserve
• Review of Community Development Planning and Building reserves
• Review of Solid Waste Operating and Landfill Reserve budgets
• Review of Fairgrounds Operating and Equipment reserves

The Klamath County Budget Committee held a hearing to review the proposed FY 2021-22 budget, hearing from department heads and discussing various items. The only formal votes taken were to approve the Library Service District budget and two related resolutions (approving the budget and imposing taxes), all unanimously. Other items, such as the elected officials' COLA and the hotel project budget breakout, were discussed but deferred for later decisions.

• Approved Library Service District budget as proposed (unanimous)
• Approved resolution approving Library Service District budget (unanimous)
• Approved resolution imposing and categorizing taxes for Library Service District (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Committee meeting dates schedule (unanimous)
• Deferred decision on elected officials' 3% COLA until end of hearings
• Agreed to update agendas to schedule public comment after last budget presentation each day

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a livestock hearing between Sanchez and Buchanan, and discussing other county business. They will also consider a support letter for a JRI grant, with the related document attached.

• Livestock hearing: Sanchez vs Buchanan
• Support letter for JRI grant
• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Other county business

The Board held a hearing on a livestock complaint (Sanchez vs Buchanan) and unanimously approved a settlement requiring the dog owner to pay $400 in fines/fees, a $1,000 civil penalty, and $160 in restitution, plus sign an affidavit to keep the dogs confined. The Board also unanimously approved signing a support letter for a JRI grant. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the minutes from the last meeting.
• Approved the Animal Control recommendation in the Sanchez vs Buchanan livestock hearing: $400 in fines/fees, $1,000 civil penalty, $160 restitution, and an affidavit to keep dogs confined.
• Warned that if there is another incident, the dogs would be required to be put down.
• Approved signing a support letter for a JRI grant.

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to consult with counsel regarding current or likely litigation. The discussion focuses on the legal rights and duties of the public body.

• Consultation on County Position Misclassification
• Consultation on Slade Judgment

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss a county position misclassification. The meeting follows an executive session.

• County Position Misclassification

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a brief County Counsel meeting on April 6, 2021. They approved the minutes from the March 23, 2021 meeting. The item on county position misclassification was not addressed. The meeting adjourned at 10:31 am.

• Approved minutes from the March 23, 2021 meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve several personnel actions, including step increases for 1950-hour employees and sergeants, temporary employee requests for DDS, reclassification of the museum manager, and additional staff for planning and the surveyor's office. They will also consider a bid for roof replacement at the Oregon 8 Motel/Project Homefront, a fee/scope services request for a private lift station capacity (Wesgo), and a stipend extension for Public Health. Other items include a veterans van bid, Henzel Park waterline, sliver property, and OSU Extension garden plans.

• Approval to go out for bid for a van (not budgeted) for Veterans
• Reclassification of Museum Manager
• Approval to accept bid from Premier Flooring for roof replacement on Oregon 8 Motel/Project Homefront
• Private Lift Station Capacity (Wesgo) - Fee/Scope Services Request
• Public Health Stipend Extension Request

The Board approved several items, including going out for bid for a veterans' van, a temporary employee request for DDS contingent on receiving ARP dollars, a one-step increase for Sergeants, a public health stipend extension, and the sale of a sliver property. The Board also directed staff to draft a memo reminding department heads to track part-time employee hours and to set a meeting with participants regarding the Wesgo lift station. No substantive decisions were made on the planning and surveyor staff requests, which were only discussed.

• Approved going out for bid for a veterans' van, funded with outreach dollars
• Approved DDS temporary employee request, contingent upon receiving ARP dollars
• Approved moving Sergeants one step with no change in seniority date
• Approved Public Health stipend extension for 3 days
• Approved sale of sliver property in Crescent area with $174 admin/recording fee
• Directed HR to draft a memo reminding department heads to track P/T employee hours
• Directed Public Works to set a meeting with the three other participants of the Wesgo lift station agreement
• Agreed to proceed with getting estimates for drilling a well at Henzel Park

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $1.75 million grant from the Oregon Community Foundation to buy and renovate Oregon Motel 8 for shelter, along with several other routine items including appointments, proclamations, and contract amendments. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comment, and employee service awards.

• Approve grant agreement for $1,500,000 acquisition and $250,000 holdback for Motel 8 repairs
• Approve Amendment 2 to OHSU agreement adding $20,135 for home visiting services
• Approve Amendment #1 with Waste Recovery West LLC, increasing tire removal compensation to $1,080 per trailer
• Appoint Phillip Squibb and Tracee Tubbe to Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
• Proclaim April 2021 as Child Abuse Prevention Month

The board approved the appointment of Phillip Squibb and Tracee Tubbe to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, with Commissioner Boyd opposed due to concerns about Squibb's previous role as director. The board also approved amendments to agreements with OHSU and Waste Recovery West LLC (now Castle Tire & Recycling), and proclaimed April 2021 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

• Approved appointment of Phillip Squibb and Tracee Tubbe to Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board (2-1, Boyd opposed)
• Approved Amendment 2 to agreement with OHSU for Klamath County Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to contract with Waste Recovery West LLC, increasing compensation and changing name to Castle Tire & Recycling (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 2021 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Klamath County

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting in a work session to approve minutes from the last meeting, consider a memo from Human Resources regarding sergeants, and hold a livestock hearing in the case of Gaudinski vs Caldera. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy or budget items listed.

• Approval of Sergeants Memo from Human Resources
• Livestock hearing: Gaudinski vs Caldera

The Board of Commissioners held a work session and approved two Human Resources memos: one for an annual VEBA contribution for current sergeants and another detailing additional benefits. They also held a livestock hearing and unanimously found a dog guilty of killing livestock, assessing $965 in fees and restitution. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 AM.

• Approved memo for annual VEBA contribution for current sergeants (unanimous).
• Approved memo detailing additional benefits (unanimous).
• Found dog guilty of killing livestock and assessed $965 in fees and restitution (unanimous).

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a finance meeting to discuss budget committee operations, including electing officers and reviewing general fund assumptions. They will also review the 2021-22 CAFFA grant application and revenue projections, consider a $30,000 economic development funding request from SCOEDD, and discuss dues for the Association of O&C Counties.

• Budget Committee: elect officers, discuss operations, budget software, general fund assumptions
• CAFFA Grant: review 2021-22 application and 2020-21 revenue projections
• SCOEDD 2021 Klamath County Request: $30,000 for economic development
• Assoc of O&C Counties dues discussion
• Approve minutes from last meeting

The Board of Commissioners approved the Association of O & C Counties (AOCC) annual dues of $13,324.38, and reached a consensus to fund SCOEDD at $25,000 for FY 2021-2022, pending possible increase at the budget hearing. They also reviewed budget software (OpenGov and ClearGov), approved the Priorities page, and discussed the CAFFA grant revenue shortfall. The meeting was largely procedural, focusing on budget hearing preparations.

• Approved minutes from February 23, 2021
• Appointed Danise Brakeman as Budget Committee Chair, Ernie Palmer as Vice-Chair, and Commissioner Kelley Minty Morris as Secretary
• Approved AOCC dues payment of $13,324.38 from General Fund Non-Departmental
• Reached consensus to approve $25,000 for SCOEDD unless increased at budget hearing
• Approved the Priorities page in ClearGov software

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative items and continue several discussions, including a telecommuting policy, a sergeant's compensation package, and the Project Home Front/Oregon 8 Motel. They will also consider approving a 401(A) plan, a public health time donation, a museum manager reclassification, and sponsoring equipment for the Moore Park project.

• Approval and signature of 401(A) plan
• Telecommuting policy discussion continued
• Public Health time donation request
• Reclassification of Museum Manager
• Approval to sponsor equipment for Moore Park project

The Board unanimously approved a telecommuting policy for employees (excluding department heads) and signed the Nationwide 401(A) Plan. A request to reclassify the Museum Manager was withdrawn and tabled for next week's agenda. The Board directed HR to prepare a memo on the Sergeant's compensation package, excluding the 4-step pay scale, and agreed to make the VEBA effective January 1. The Board also approved a grant support letter for Kiger Stadium renovations and agreed to proceed with revising County Code to remove the liquor license requirement for social gaming licenses.

• Approved telecommuting policy for employees, excluding department heads (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Nationwide 401(A) Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health time donation request (unanimous)
• Tabled Museum Manager reclassification to next week's agenda
• Approved SCOEDD grant support letter for Kiger Stadium renovations (unanimous)
• Directed HR to prepare Sergeant's compensation memo excluding 4-step pay scale
• Agreed to proceed with revising County Code to remove liquor license requirement for social gaming licenses

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several previously approved items, including a mattress recycling agreement with Klamath Works, a grant application for wildfire housing, and a vehicle purchase. They will also consider new agreements for wolf depredation compensation, an ODOT detour route, noxious weed control, and bus advertising. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and four lot vacation orders.

• Approve 12-month mattress recycling agreement with Klamath Works, $10 per mattress, not to exceed $50,000
• Authorize purchase of 2021 Ford F250 pickup from Lithia Ford for $32,531
• Approve grant agreement with USDA for wolf depredation compensation, up to $26,296
• Approve bus advertising contract with Stott Outdoor Advertising for $8,490
• Approve four lot vacation orders (Sun Forest Estates, Running Y Resort, Bly, Running Y Ranch)

The Board approved minutes, a vehicle purchase, four lot vacations, and several agreements including a wolf depredation grant and a noxious weed control contract. No decision was made on the Oregon 8 Motel purchase for Project Turnkey; public comment and commissioner discussion occurred, with Commissioner Boyd expressing opposition and suggesting returning the grant.

• Approved minutes from March 23, 2021 business meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of quote for 2021 Ford F250 pickup from Lithia Ford (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of Lots 6 & 7, Block 11, Sun Forest Estates (OR2021-064, unanimous)
• Approved vacation of Lots 1146 & 1147, Tract 1429, Running Y Resort Phase 13 (OR2021-065, unanimous)
• Approved vacation of Lots 1-4, Block 14, First Addition of Bly (OR2021-066, unanimous)
• Approved vacation of Lots 733 & 734, Tract 1439, Running Y Ranch Resort Phase 13 (OR2021-067, unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement ODA-4262-GR with USDA for wolf depredation compensation (unanimous)
• Approved noxious weed control agreement with Running Y Ranch Management (2-1, Morris opposed)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the Pitzer/Daniels Livestock Hearing and a hotel relocation. The agenda also included standard procedural items such as approving previous minutes. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are detailed in the provided text.

• Pitzer / Daniels Livestock Hearing
• Hotel Relocation discussion

The Board held a livestock hearing for Kelly Pitzer's complaint against dog owners Zach Hunter and Michelle Daniels, approving a reduced total of $1,045.00 including fees and restitution. The Board also discussed the Project Turnkey hotel relocation, with Commissioner Boyd expressing opposition and suggesting abandoning the project, but no formal decision was made on that item.

• Approved reduced impound/boarding fees and restitution totaling $1,045.00 (unanimous)
• Discussed Project Turnkey hotel relocation; no formal action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including a property tax exemption agreement with Wilsonart LLC, a contract for jail communication services, and a bid for museum entrance improvements. They will also consider road designations, debris removal agreements related to the 242 Wildfire, and library projects.

• Approve Long Term Rural Enterprise Zone Abatement Agreement with Wilsonart LLC ($1,210,200 revenue over 15 years)
• Accept proposal from Consolidated Telecom Inc for Corrections Communication Service
• Accept bid of $97,376.00 from Modoc Contracting for Klamath County Museum front entrance project
• Execute order designating Eagle Ridge Road as Class 'E' County Road and vacating a portion
• Authorize Library Director to accept bid of $68,108.64 for carpet replacement at Main Library

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including a corrections communication service contract, a museum entrance project bid, a rural enterprise zone agreement for Wilsonart LLC, and orders designating and vacating portions of Eagle Ridge Road. They also approved intergovernmental agreements for debris removal from the 242 wildfire and various library projects. Public comment was heard opposing Project Turnkey, but no decision on that project was made at this meeting.

• Approved Consolidated Telecom Inc proposal for corrections communication service (unanimous)
• Approved $97,376 bid from Modoc Contracting for Museum Front Entrance Project (unanimous)
• Approved Long Term Rural Enterprise Zone Exemption for Wilsonart LLC (RE2021-013, unanimous)
• Approved order designating Eagle Ridge Road as Class 'E' county road (OR2021-060, unanimous)
• Approved order vacating portion of Eagle Ridge Road (OR2021-061, unanimous)
• Approved IGA with ODOT for private property debris removal from 242 wildfire (unanimous)
• Approved Long Term Rural Enterprise Zone Abatement Agreement with Wilsonart LLC (unanimous)
• Approved copier maintenance agreement with Pacific Office Automation (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a routine administrative meeting. They will approve minutes from the last meeting and consider the approval and signature of a 401(a) plan presented by Human Resources. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from last meeting
• Approval and signature of 401(a) plan

The Board of Commissioners held a brief administrative meeting. They approved the minutes from the last meeting. A request to approve and sign a 401(a) plan was tabled until next week because the final agreement from Nationwide had not been received. The board discussed a request to reclassify the Museum Manager position to Director, with Commissioner Boyd wanting to review past minutes and Commissioner Morris asking for a memo to be prepared for next week.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Tabled 401(a) plan approval until next week
• Discussed museum manager reclassification to director; memo requested for next week

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners met on March 17, 2021, to conduct livestock case hearings. The agenda lists two specific cases: Pitzer Vs. Daniels and Northcutt Vs. Heaton. No other substantive decisions, ordinances, or budget items are detailed in the provided text.

• Livestock case hearing: Pitzer Vs. Daniels
• Livestock case hearing: Northcutt Vs. Heaton

The Board of Commissioners held a livestock hearing for the case of Northcutt vs. Heaton, where a dog owner's dogs killed cows. After deliberation, the board unanimously approved a motion to order the dog owner to pay $4,900 in restitution to the Northcutts and a $1,500 civil penalty ($500 per dog). The case of Pitzer vs. Daniels was continued to March 24, 2021. No other county business was discussed.

• Approved $4,900 restitution to the Northcutts for the killed cows.
• Approved a $1,500 civil penalty ($500 per dog) for the dog owner.
• Continued the Pitzer vs. Daniels case to 3/24/2021.
• Noted that only 3 of 5 dogs were seen and euthanized; the 5th dog was shot by the owner.

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to conduct deliberations regarding real property transactions. The session focuses on a potential property purchase for the relocation of DD Services.

• Deliberations on potential property purchase for relocation of DD Services

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative items, including a proposed 2022 budget request, a contract with Klamath Works for mattress removal, an addressing and planning fee increase, and a letter to the governor with specific COVID-19 requests. They will also discuss a remote work policy and a sergeant's compensation package.

• Contract with Klamath Works for mattress removal
• Approval of addressing and planning fee increase
• Letter to Governor with specific COVID-19 requests
• Remote work policy discussion
• Sergeant's compensation package

The Board approved a contract with Klamath Works for mattress removal and agreed to a $100 addressing fee increase, though the fee increase itself was not formally voted on. A draft teleworking policy was discussed but tabled for further review at the March 30 meeting. The Board also agreed to send a well-being survey to employees and to sign a letter to the Governor regarding COVID-19.

• Approved minutes from the last meeting
• Approved contract with Klamath Works for mattress removal
• Agreed to proceed with a $100 addressing fee increase
• Agreed to bring the teleworking policy back to the March 30 meeting
• Agreed to send a well-being survey to employees
• Agreed to sign a letter to the Governor regarding COVID-19

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a potential property purchase for the relocation of DD Services. The agenda also includes discussion on Great Basin insurance matters.

• Potential property purchase for relocation of DD Services
• Insurance matters regarding Great Basin

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a County Counsel meeting on March 16, 2021. They approved the minutes from the last meeting. The board discussed insurance matters with Bill Gilmore of Great Basin regarding the hotel for Project Homefront, confirming it would be similar to other properties, with the pool to be decommissioned and filled in. No formal action was taken on the property purchase or insurance items, which were only discussed.

• Approved the minutes from the last meeting.
• Discussed insurance for the Project Homefront hotel with Great Basin, confirming coverage similar to other properties.
• Discussed decommissioning and filling in the pool at the hotel property.
• Noted that notification letters to residents of the hotel had just been sent out.

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider two Type II requests from the South Suburban Sanitary District to apply Class B biosolids on farmland. The meeting is closed to the public due to COVID-19, and the public comment period is officially closed, though it may be reopened. The items are the only substantive business on the agenda.

• Type II 21-20: biosolids application on ~750 acres of EFU-CG zoned land near North Poe Valley Road and Hwy 140 E
• Type II 22-20: biosolids application on ~550-820 acres of EFU-C zoned land east of Hwy 39, near Short Road and Reeder Road
• Meeting closed to public due to COVID-19; public comment period closed but may be reopened

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session on March 11, 2021. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct deliberations regarding labor negotiations with Local 737.

• Labor negotiations with Local 737

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several county business items. The agenda includes an update on the Bly Water and Sanitary District CDBG project and discussions regarding a gravel pit and an OCF contract.

• Bly Water and Sanitary District CDBG Project Update and Construction Application Discussion
• Balsam Dr. Gravel Pit discussion
• OCF Contract discussion

The Board approved and signed the Oregon Community Foundation Grant Agreement, with Commissioner DeGroot motioning and Commissioner Morris seconding. Commissioner Boyd opposed, questioning the source of match funding, which DeGroot said Community Corrections is addressing. The Board also discussed gating the Balsam Dr. gravel pit to address dumping and law enforcement issues, but took no formal action. The Bly Water and Sanitary District provided a CDBG project update, and the minutes from the last meeting were approved.

• Approved the Oregon Community Foundation Grant Agreement (2-1, Boyd opposed).
• Approved minutes from the last meeting.
• Discussed gating the Balsam Dr. gravel pit; no formal action taken.
• Received a CDBG project update from Bly Water and Sanitary District.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several routine items, including awarding a weed control chemical contract, approving interagency agreements for noxious weed control, and adopting the Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan for 2021-23. They will also recognize employee service awards and proclaim Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

• Award weed control chemical bid to Nutrien Solutions for $49,548.26
• Agreement with Klamath Falls City Street Division for noxious weed control ($5,000 income)
• PO No 108374 with Oregon DOT for weed control at Lost River Wetland Mitigation Bank ($4,999 income)
• Approve Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan for 2021-23 biennium
• Approve Sheriff's Office 28-day free trial of Thomson Reuters CLEAR software

The Board approved the award for weed control chemicals for 2021, along with agreements with Klamath Falls City Street Division and ODOT for noxious weed control. They also approved the Klamath Freedom Celebration Foundation agreement, a 28-day free trial of Thomson Reuters CLEAR software for the Sheriff's Office, and the Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan for 2021-23. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved award for weed control chemicals 2021.
• Approved agreement with Klamath Falls City Street Division for noxious weed control.
• Approved PO No 108374 with ODOT for noxious weed control.
• Approved agreement with Klamath Freedom Celebration Foundation.
• Approved Sheriff's Office 28-day free trial of Thomson Reuters CLEAR software.
• Approved Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan for 2021-23 biennium.
• Approved minutes from March 2, 2021 meeting.
• Approved appointments to Museum Advisory Board.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, discuss the Urban TSP update and county match funds, consider a rental agreement for the Crescent Community Center, finalize the strategic budget, review a second RSIS site application, and possibly declare a drought in the Klamath Basin. The agenda includes several discussion items and one potential approval.

• Urban TSP update and county match funds discussion
• Approval of Crescent Community Center Club rental agreement
• Strategic budget follow-up finalization
• RSIS 2nd site application approval process
• 2021 Klamath Basin drought declaration

The Board approved an agreement for a vaccine clinic in Chemult, a drought declaration, and a second RSIS application. They also agreed to move the addressing process to the Planning Department and to proceed with budget revisions that include adding public safety. A press release for Project Home Front was approved with a split vote, with Commissioner Boyd opposed.

• Approved agreement for vaccine clinic at Crescent Community Center in Chemult
• Approved drought declaration
• Approved 2nd RSIS site application
• Agreed to move addressing process to CDD/Planning Department
• Agreed to proceed with budget revisions, adding public safety
• Approved press release for Project Home Front (2-1 vote, Boyd opposed)
• Agreed to have non-chosen Budget Committee candidate serve as alternate
• Discussed COVID relief fund priorities and sergeant pay scale, no action taken

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several items including Alva Ave, Developmental Disabilities Services, OGEC, and a Wilsonart enterprise zone abatement. The agenda is brief and mostly procedural, with no detailed proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Alva Ave item
• Developmental Disabilities Services item
• OGEC item
• Wilsonart enterprise zone abatement item

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a County Counsel meeting on March 9, 2021. They approved the minutes from the previous counsel meeting. The board discussed a draft agreement for the Wilsonart Enterprise Zone Abatement and reached consensus for Commissioner DeGroot to send it to Wilsonart for signature, after which it would return to the board for final signatures. No action was taken on Alva Ave, Developmental Disabilities Services, or OGEC items.

• Approved minutes from last Counsel meeting
• Consensus to send Wilsonart Enterprise Zone Abatement agreement to Wilsonart for signature

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session on March 9, 2021, to discuss real property negotiations and legal matters. The session is closed to the public, and media may only report the general subjects listed.

• Real property negotiations: Alva Ave, Developmental Disabilities Services, OCF Grant Agreements
• Litigation consultation: Roninger/Kliewer v. Klamath County - LUBA, SSSD Biosolids Applications, OGEC

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, consider several personnel actions for the Sheriff's Office (including a time donation, a hire exception, and two reclassifications), and discuss strategic budget follow-up and planning commission protocol. The agenda is largely administrative and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Sheriff's Office time donation request
• Exception to policy for Sheriff's Office hire
• Exception to policy for Sheriff's reclass (Corrections Cooks)
• Exception to policy for Sheriff's reclass (Maintenance)
• Strategic Budget Follow Up Brainstorming

The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes, a Sheriff's Office time donation request, a Sheriff's Office hire exception to policy, and a Sheriff's Office reclassification for maintenance. The Board tabled a Sheriff's Office reclassification for corrections cooks to a future budget meeting, citing concerns about the proposal's details. The Board also discussed planning commission meeting protocols, deciding to keep the March 16th meeting closed to the public and plan for an open April meeting at the Fairgrounds, contingent on COVID-19 case numbers.

• Approved minutes from the last meeting.
• Approved Sheriff's Office time donation request.
• Approved exception to policy for a Sheriff's Office hire.
• Approved exception to policy for Sheriff's Office reclass (Maintenance).
• Tabled exception to policy for Sheriff's Office reclass (Corrections Cooks) to a future budget meeting.
• Decided to keep the March 16th Planning Commission meeting closed to the public.
• Planned for an open April Planning Commission meeting at the Fairgrounds, pending COVID-19 case numbers.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing an invitation for bids for the 2021 Klamath Falls Urban Area ADA Ramps project, estimated at $730,000-$780,000. They will also vote on several agreements, including a $500 addendum for Sheriff's Office legal services, a $9,000 noxious weed control agreement with Pacific Power, and a $348,640.73 grant amendment for public health COVID-19 response. Additionally, they will approve the annual investment policy statement and a $24,168.57 vehicle purchase for the library.

• Authorization to issue bids for ADA ramps on Shasta Way (est. $730,000-$780,000)
• Addendum with Stephen Hedlund for Sheriff's legal services ($500)
• Noxious weed control agreement with Pacific Power & Light ($9,000 income)
• Amendment #17 to OHA public health agreement (net $348,640.73)
• Library purchase of 2021 Ford Escape from Lithia Ford ($24,168.57)

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the February 23, 2021 meeting. They authorized issuing an invitation for bids for the 2021 Klamath Falls Urban Area ADA Ramps Project. The Board also approved appointing Katie Walker to the Library Advisory Board, an addendum to retain legal services with Stephen Hedlund, and agreements for noxious weed control with Pacific Power & Light, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Oregon Department of Transportation. The Board tabled the Oregon Department of Transportation weed control agreement after Commissioner DeGroot requested to discuss it with Counsel, and the motion was withdrawn. They also approved an amendment to the public health services intergovernmental agreement, the investment policy statement, and a library vehicle purchase.

• Approved minutes from the February 23, 2021 Business Meeting.
• Approved authorization to issue an invitation for bids for the 2021 Klamath Falls Urban Area ADA Ramps Project.
• Approved appointing Katie Walker to the Library Advisory Board.
• Approved an addendum to the agreement with Stephen Hedlund for legal services.
• Approved an agreement with Pacific Power & Light for noxious weed control.
• Approved modification P00004 to the Bureau of Reclamation weed control agreement.
• Tabled the Oregon Department of Transportation weed control agreement (PO No 108374) after Commissioner DeGroot requested to discuss with Counsel; motion withdrawn.
• Approved Amendment #17 to the public health services IGA with Oregon Health Authority, the investment policy statement, and the library's 2021 Ford Escape purchase.

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to conduct deliberations with persons designated to carry on labor negotiations with Local 737. The session is closed to the media and public, per Oregon law, and is the only item on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations
• Deliberations with Local 737
• Closed to media reporting on deliberations

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a finance meeting to review the Treasurer's portfolio and proposed changes to the Investment Policy Statement. They will also discuss a possible Economic Development Contract for fiscal year 2021-22 and engage in strategic planning for the 2021-22 budget, covering topics like economic outlook, legislative issues, and emerging issues such as COVID and a new pension plan. The meeting will also cover ongoing finance work, including finalizing requested budgets and a Budget Committee vacancy.

• Review of Treasurer Portfolio and proposed changes to Investment Policy Statement
• Discussion of possible Economic Development Contract for fiscal year 2021-22
• Strategic planning for 2021-22 budget, including economic outlook and legislative issues
• Discussion of emerging issues: COVID, Sheriff restructure, county-wide class & comp changes, new pension plan
• Update on ongoing finance work: finalizing budgets, Springbrook update for 401(a) plan and PERS

The Board approved moving the Watermaster Department under Commissioner Boyd's oversight. They also decided that Risk Management should budget for a $1 million loan to KCEDA during FY 2021-2022. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes as presented.

• Approved minutes from the last meeting as presented.
• Moved the Watermaster Department under Commissioner Boyd's oversight.
• Decided that Risk Management should budget for the $1 million loan to KCEDA during FY 2021-2022.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is deciding on the distribution of $489,197.73 in Transient Room Tax revenue collected in the fourth quarter of 2020. The board will also approve a five-year insurance contract with Great Basin Insurance and contracts for noxious weed control with the U.S. Department of Fish & Wildlife and Weyerhaeuser NR Company. Additionally, the board will address a February 2021 email data breach by approving services from Clark Hill PLC and Crypsis.

• Distribution of $489,197.73 in Transient Room Tax revenue to participants per County Code 603.610
• Five-year contract with Great Basin Insurance for Agent of Record services totaling $248,300.00
• Agreement with U.S. Department of Fish & Wildlife for noxious weed control at Lower Klamath and Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuges ($2,500.00 income)
• Agreement with Weyerhaeuser NR Company for noxious weed control at Sycan Shop and Bly Landfill ($4,000.00 income)
• Approval of services from Clark Hill PLC and Crypsis to investigate a February 2, 2021 email data breach (not to exceed $5,000.00)

The Board unanimously approved a comprehensive budget resolution (BR2021-011) covering numerous county departments and funds, including General Fund, Road Fund, and Public Health Fund. They also approved a separate Library Service District budget resolution (BR2021-012). Several orders and agreements were approved, including a transient room tax distribution and noxious weed control agreements.

• Approved budget resolution BR2021-011 covering multiple funds and departments (unanimous)
• Approved Library Service District budget resolution BR2021-012 (unanimous)
• Approved transient room tax fourth quarter distribution, up 22% from last year (unanimous)
• Appointed Ryan Hartman to Predatory Animal Control District Board (unanimous)
• Approved noxious weed control agreement with U.S. Fish & Wildlife (unanimous)
• Approved noxious weed control agreement with Weyerhaeuser NR Company (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Great Basin Insurance for agent of record services (unanimous)
• Approved master service agreement with Clark Hill PLC and Crypsis for security incident response (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will hold a hearing on several land-use requests, including a zone change for Tingley Lake Estates, two biosolids applications, a solar facility, and a home occupation permit. The meeting is closed to the public due to COVID-19, with written comments only.

• Zone change for Tingley Lake Estates: 39.09 acres from Rural Residential (R5) to General Commercial (CG) on Tingley Lane
• Biosolids application on 550-820 acres east of Hwy 39 (continued to March 16)
• Biosolids application on ~750 acres south of North Poe Valley Road
• Conditional use permit for 4.5-acre solar facility on Sprague River Road
• Home occupation permit for retail shop and lavender garden tours near Hwy 97 and Sunset Beach Road

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will review a request to apply for Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance Grant. Public Works staff will present an analysis addressing costs and discuss changes to driveway permit fees. Additionally, the board will discuss building renovations for the Developmental Disabilities Services department.

• Approval to apply for Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance Grant
• Discussion of Driveway Permit Fee changes
• Review of Addressing Costs Analysis document
• Discussion of Building renovation for Developmental Disabilities Services
• Human Resources exception to policy request for DDS

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a $150 fee per address at application and agreed to proceed with formal process for the fee. They also reached consensus to charge $225 for residential and $425 for industrial/commercial driveway permits. Additionally, they approved applying for the 2021 Wolf Depredation and Financial Assistance Grant and an exception to policy for a DDS employee promotion. The board discussed but did not finalize a policy amendment on disciplinary actions, pending review by Counsel and CIS.

• Approved application for 2021 Wolf Depredation and Financial Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved exception to policy for DDS employee promotion (unanimous)
• Consensus to proceed with $150 per address fee at application, formal process to follow
• Consensus to charge $225 residential and $425 industrial/commercial driveway permit fees, formal process to follow
• Tabled policy amendment on disciplinary actions pending Counsel and CIS review

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several purchases and appointments at their Feb. 16, 2021 business meeting. Key items include a $52,362.07 Dodge Durango for the Sheriff's K9 program, a $221,781.13 software contract, and two property lot vacations. The board will also make appointments to local boards and approve copier maintenance agreements.

• Purchase of 2020 Dodge Durango K9 vehicle for $52,362.07
• Springbrook Software contract for $221,781.13 over 3 years
• Vacate Lots 9 & 10, Block 72, Klamath Falls Forest Estates (File LV 13-20)
• Vacate Lots 1-3, 22-24, Block 40, Crescent Subdivision (File LV 12-20)
• Reappoint Mary Palmer to Two Rivers North Special Road District Board

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items unanimously, including the purchase of a 2020 Dodge Durango for the Sheriff's Office, two subdivision lot vacations, and several appointments. They also approved copier maintenance agreements with Canon for the Sheriff's Office and Finance Department, and a software agreement with Springbrook Software. No public comment was given, and no substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved purchase of 2020 Dodge Durango for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of Lots 9 and 10, Block 72, Klamath Falls Forest Estates Highway 66 Unit Plat No. 3 (OR2021-52)
• Approved vacation of Lots 1, 2, 3, 22, 23, 24, Block 40, Crescent Subdivision (OR2021-53)
• Reappointed Mary Palmer to Two Rivers North Special Road District Board (OR2021-54)
• Appointed Carrie Pierce and reappointed Patty Case and Renea Wood to Food Policy Council (OR2021-51)
• Approved copier maintenance agreement with Canon for Sheriff's Office
• Approved agreement between Springbrook Software and Klamath County
• Approved copier maintenance agreement with Canon for Finance Department

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will discuss administrative items including a paperless initiative, a museum update, office space for Developmental Disabilities, and a review of the Klamath Works MOU. They will also consider letters of support for Chiloquin's Brownfield application and COVID-19 relief funding, plus fee discussions for addressing and driveway permits.

• Review Klamath Works MOU details with Solid Waste
• Letter of support for City of Chiloquin Brownfield application (Markwardt Building)
• Authorization to sign for Oregon 8 Motel property
• Temporary use permit and liability waiver for Wilsonart
• Addressing fee and driveway permit fee discussions

The Board authorized Rick Vaughn as signor for the Oregon 8 Motel purchase under Project Homefront, with Commissioner Boyd voting against, citing concerns about the use of funds. The Board also approved a letter of support for Chiloquin's Brownfield application, a temporary use permit for Wilsonart, and the budget message. Several items were tabled, including fee discussions and the Eagle Ridge Road vacation process.

• Approved letter of support for City of Chiloquin's Brownfield application (unanimous)
• Authorized Rick Vaughn as signor for Oregon 8 Motel purchase (2-1, Boyd opposed)
• Approved temporary use permit and liability waiver for Wilsonart (unanimous)
• Approved budget message as presented (consensus)
• Approved letters of support for 2021 COVID-19 relief funding (unanimous)
• Approved adding county logo to letter supporting statewide tobacco retail licensure (unanimous)
• Approved community service fees proposal from Wilsonart (unanimous)
• Tabled driveway permit fee and addressing fee discussions to next week

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several items, including a potential property purchase to relocate Developmental Disabilities (DD) services, and matters related to the Enterprise Zone and North Enterprise Zone. The agenda also includes other unspecified county business before adjournment. No decisions are detailed in the agenda itself.

• Potential property purchase for relocation of DD services
• Enterprise Zone discussion
• North Enterprise Zone discussion
• Approval of minutes from last meeting
• Other county business

The Board approved the minutes from the last meeting. By consensus, they directed the Property Manager to work with outside real estate services to explore available buildings for the eventual relocation and expansion of Developmental Disabilities Services. They also agreed to have County Counsel assist KCEDA with the North Enterprise Zone, and deferred discussion of the Wilsonart Enterprise Zone to the Administrative Meeting.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Directed Property Manager to explore buildings for DD Services relocation (consensus)
• Agreed to have County Counsel work with KCEDA on North Enterprise Zone (consensus)
• Deferred Wilsonart Enterprise Zone discussion to Administrative Meeting

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss a potential property purchase related to the relocation of Developmental Disabilities (DD) services. The session is closed to the public and media, who may only report the general subject. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 16, 2021, at the Government Center.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property negotiations
• Potential property purchase for relocation of DD services
• Media prohibited from reporting deliberations
• Audio recordings available at County Commissioners' office
• ADA accommodations available with 48-hour notice

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss a 40-acre development proposal presented by Randy Shaw. The agenda also includes other county business and adjournment. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Randy Shaw - 40 Acre Development Proposal
• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Other county business

The board approved the SEL-801 Notice of Measure Election (TRT language) unanimously, authorizing the chair to sign it. A proposed 40-acre development presentation was canceled because the property will be released as a Request for Proposal to avoid any appearance of unfair advantage. Minutes from the previous meeting were also approved.

• Approved SEL-801 Notice of Measure Election (TRT language) unanimously
• Approved minutes from last week's meeting
• Canceled 40-acre development presentation (property to be offered via RFP)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a business meeting with public comment, approval of prior minutes, and several administrative items. They will consider a resolution to revise county contracting policies, reappoint members to various district boards, and approve a noxious weed control agreement with Gas Transmission Northwest. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Resolution adopting revisions to Contracting Policies and Procedures Chapter 1 Section 1.15(1), clarifying liaison authority for price unit overruns
• Reappointments to Bly Vector Control District Board (Donna Kness, William Essig), Jack Pine Village Special Road District Board (Jeffrey Wolf), Klamath River Acres Special Road District Board (Wendy Crawford), North Shasta Lighting District Board (Gretchen Bowers, Robert Sayler), Green Knoll Estates Special Road District Board (Robert Ritter)
• Appointment of Jennifer Fairfield to Tourism Grant Review Panel
• PO No 4500373437 with Gas Transmission Northwest for noxious weed control, $3,500 income to Weed Control Budget
• Employee service awards for 5 and 15 years of service

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved six appointments/reappointments to various district boards and panels, including the Bly Vector Control District and Tourism Grant Review Panel. They also adopted a resolution updating county contracting policies to clarify liaison authority over price unit overruns, and approved a one-year noxious weed control agreement with Gas Transmission Northwest. No public comment was given, and the meeting adjourned at 8:44 am.

• Reappointed Donna Kness and William Essig to Bly Vector Control District Board (unanimous, OR2021-045)
• Reappointed Jeffrey Wolf to Jack Pine Village Special Road District Board (unanimous, OR2021-046)
• Reappointed Wendy Crawford to Klamath River Acres Special Road District Board (unanimous, OR2021-047)
• Reappointed Gretchen Bowers and Robert Sayler to North Shasta Lighting District Board (unanimous, OR2021-048)
• Appointed Jennifer Fairfield to Tourism Grant Review Panel (unanimous, OR2021-049)
• Reappointed Robert Ritter to Green Knoll Estates Special Road District Board (unanimous, OR2021-050)
• Adopted resolution RE2021-010 updating contracting policies on liaison authority for price unit overruns (unanimous)
• Approved PO 4500373437 with Gas Transmission Northwest for noxious weed control, one-year term (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved adding a new FTE Case Manager position for Developmental Disabilities and reclassified an employee (Howard), both unanimously. They also approved paying the Chamber of Commerce invoice ($1,200) and signing a letter on equitable transportation funding. Discussions included allowing for-profit businesses in tourism grants and appointing a representative to the Spring Street Urban Renewal Advisory Board, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Approved new FTE Case Manager position for Developmental Disabilities (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of employee Howard (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 payment to Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved signing equitable transportation funding letter (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several items, including next steps after a data breach, the Wilsonart project, and an enterprise zone agreement. The agenda is otherwise routine county business with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• Data breach next steps
• Wilsonart project
• Enterprise zone agreement
• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Other county business

The Board of Commissioners held a routine County Counsel meeting. They approved the minutes from the last meeting and received an update from I.T. and Risk staff on a data breach and potential security measures. Commissioner DeGroot clarified that negotiations with Wilsonart over an Enterprise Zone agreement are ongoing and not contentious, and he requested that KCEDA work with Wilsonart to bring a counteroffer. No other county business was discussed.

• Approved minutes from last Counsel Meeting
• Received update on data breach and potential security implementations
• Requested KCEDA work with Wilsonart to bring a counteroffer on Enterprise Zone agreement

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a public meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss the pay scale for non-represented employees, along with other county business. The agenda is brief and contains no detailed proposals or dollar amounts.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Discussion of non-represented employees pay scale
• Other county business

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session on February 2, 2021, to discuss labor negotiations with Local 737 and lawyer-client communications related to the Dumdi and Handy litigation. The session is closed to the public, and media may only report the general subject. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations with Local 737
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) for lawyer-client communications in Dumdi and Handy litigation
• Meeting at Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls
• Audio recordings available at County Commissioners' office
• ADA accommodations available with 48-hour notice

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, consider a human resources exception to policy, and discuss several public works items. These include a property owner survey for Old Fort Road, a quote for chip aggregate maintenance rock, and continued discussion of the noxious weed control program. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Exception to policy request from Human Resources (Finance)
• Old Fort Road property owner survey (document 13454)
• Chip aggregate quote for maintenance rock at source
• Noxious weed control program contract status discussion

Public Works

The Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee is meeting to hear updates on wolf activity and the USF&W wolf delisting, and to discuss 2021 calf depredation compensation rates and a possible ODA grant request. The agenda is mostly informational and discussion-based, with no final decisions listed.

• Update on wolf activity from Tom Collom / ODF&W
• Update on USF&W Wolf Delisting
• Discussion of 2021 calf depredation compensation rates
• 2021 ODA Grant fund request (if available)
• Approval of 2-13-2020 minutes

The Public Works meeting approved compensation rates for wolf depredation losses, set at $1.45 per pound for animals 750 lbs or below and $1.35 per pound for those above. The county will submit a new grant for 2021 covering 15 depredations and non-lethal deterrents. The meeting also included updates on wolf pack activity and regulations.

• Approved wolf depredation compensation rates: $1.45/lb (≤750 lbs) and $1.35/lb (>750 lbs)
• Approved minutes from 2-13-2020 as presented
• Klamath County to submit 2021 ODA grant for depredation compensation and non-lethal deterrents

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss several operational and intergovernmental items. The agenda included a funding request from the City of Malin and a discussion on collaboration regarding building space. The board also reviewed an RSIS Agreement and continued discussions on the TRT Initiative. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are detailed in the provided agenda text.

• City of Malin funding request
• Collaboration on building space
• RSIS Agreement
• TRT Initiative discussion

The Board unanimously approved a $49,000 contribution to the City of Malin for chip seal, crack seal, and fog seal street work, with the amount not to exceed 50% of state funding received. The Board also approved the RSIS agreement and amended ballot language for a Transient Room Tax initiative, changing the use from '3% to The County Museums' to 'Fund Klamath County Services'. A proposal to expand KBBH's Washburn Way facility to house Veteran Services or Developmental Disabilities was discussed but not decided, with plans to revisit in a month. The Board agreed to proceed with a desk audit questionnaire distributed to department heads.

• Approved $49,000 contribution to City of Malin for street sealing (unanimous)
• Approved RSIS agreement and authorized Chair to sign (unanimous)
• Approved amended ballot language for TRT initiative (unanimous)
• Agreed to distribute desk audit questionnaire to department heads

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting covering routine approvals, departmental requests, and several policy discussions. Key items include a budget message for the 2021-22 fiscal year, continued discussions on noxious weed contracts and the weed control program, and a discussion on the TRT initiative/referendum. The board will also consider a letter of support for the City of Chiloquin and other requests.

• Public Health FTE increase request
• Public Health out-of-class stipend request
• DDS reclassification request
• Noxious weed contracts discussion
• Budget message for 21-22 budget

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved eight personnel-related requests, including a time donation for Community Development, an out-of-class stipend for Public Health, a .5 FTE increase for Public Health, a DDS reclassification, a part-time Engineer II position at step 7 for Public Works, an early step increase for the Maintenance Director, and moving a temporary employee to full-time Assessment Specialist. They also approved a support letter for the Southern Oregon Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee and paid AOC dues with adjustments. Discussions were held on minimum wage impacts, noxious weed contracts, and a TRT ballot measure, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved time donation request from Community Development (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-class stipend for Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved .5 FTE increase for Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved DDS reclassification of Office Specialist to Office Technician (unanimous)
• Approved part-time Engineer II position at step 7 for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved early step increase for Maintenance Director (unanimous)
• Approved moving temporary employee to full-time Assessment Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved support letter for Southern Oregon Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the acceleration of tax foreclosures for six properties and on a Community Development Block Grant application for the Bly Water and Sanitary District's water line replacement project. They will also consider approving the purchase of a new Freightliner truck for $232,916, an intergovernmental agreement for environmental health services, a cooperative law enforcement agreement with the U.S. Forest Service, and an agreement for electronic records management. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and commissioner reports.

• Public hearing and order authorizing accelerated tax foreclosure on six properties in Klamath Falls (e.g., 5321 Sunnyside Dr., 1919 Wantland Ave.)
• Second public hearing for the Bly Water and Sanitary District's sewer project funded by a Community Development Block Grant
• First public hearing for a 2021 Community Development Block Grant application for the Bly water distribution line replacement project (approx. 12,460 lineal feet)
• Acceptance of quote from Freightliner Northwest for one new Freightliner truck at $232,916 from the Road Department Equipment Reserve Budget
• Approval of cooperative law enforcement agreement with U.S. Forest Service for potential $77,486.73 in revenues for 2021

The board held public hearings and approved accelerated tax foreclosure on properties, accepted a quote for a new Freightliner truck, added roads to winter maintenance, and approved several intergovernmental agreements. All votes were unanimous except the truck purchase, where Commissioner Boyd recused himself.

• Approved accelerated tax foreclosure on properties under ORS 312.122 (unanimous)
• Accepted Freightliner Northwest quote for one new Freightliner truck (2-0, Boyd recused)
• Added Wyoming Street and part of Hager Lane to winter maintenance program (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #16 to IGA for environmental health services with OHA (unanimous)
• Approved USFS cooperative law enforcement agreement modification (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Oregon Secretary of State for electronic records management (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners will meet to review two applications and render decisions. Due to COVID-19, public participation is limited to written comments submitted by specified deadlines. The items are a request to expand Mt. Laki Cemetery by 8 acres and a proposal to adopt a new Urban Area Comprehensive Plan for the Klamath Falls Urban Growth Boundary.

• CLUP/ZC 10-20: Request to expand Mt. Laki Cemetery by 8 acres on EFU-C zoned land at Cross Road and Homedale Road (R-4009-00200-01800)
• CLUP 12-20: Proposal to adopt a new Urban Area Comprehensive Plan covering the Klamath Falls Urban Growth Boundary
• Plan addresses housing needs from July 2019 Housing Needs Analysis, including 20-year residential land supply
• Public participation limited to written comments; deadlines: Jan 11 for comments, Jan 18 for rebuttals, Jan 22 for summaries

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to discuss labor negotiations with Local 737. The session is closed to the media and public, and only the general subject can be reported. No decisions or public actions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations with Local 737
• Session at 9:00 a.m. in Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss labor negotiations with designated representatives. The session is closed to the media and public, and no decisions are expected to be made publicly.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations
• Participants include FOPPO, KCPOA, and DDA representatives

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to approve prior meeting minutes and receive updates. Leslie Barlow-Hunter will present the annual OSHA log and safety committee update, and Randy Cox of KCEDA will give a quarterly economic development report. The agenda also includes other county business before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• OSHA Log/Safety Committee annual update
• KCEDA quarterly update by Randy Cox
• Other county business

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no substantive policy decisions. They approved the minutes from the last meeting and agreed by consensus to have the Chair sign the OSHA 300 log after a safety update. They also received a quarterly update from the Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA).

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Agreed by consensus to have Chair sign OSHA 300 log

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed supplemental budget resolutions for fiscal year 2020-2021, including a $53,589 increase to the Veterans Service Fund. The board will also consider several equipment purchases for Public Works, including a plotter and survey equipment, and approve hotel rate agreements for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine accommodations.

• Public hearing on supplemental budget resolutions for FY 2020-2021 (advertising cost $171.77)
• Adoption of supplemental budget for Veterans Service Fund ($53,589 increase)
• Purchase of Canon PlotWave 3500 plotter for $14,575 plus $151/month maintenance
• Purchase of S7 Robotic Total Station and survey equipment from Frontier Precision for $53,600.76
• Hotel rate agreements with Microtel ($72/night) and Oregon 8 Motel for quarantine/isolation

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a proposal from Great Basin Insurance for insurance agent of record services in a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Boyd opposing due to concerns about the evaluation process. The board also approved supplemental budgets, equipment purchases, hotel rate agreements, and several board appointments. A noxious weed control contract was tabled for further discussion at the next administrative meeting.

• Approved Great Basin Insurance proposal for insurance agent of record services (2-1)
• Approved supplemental budget within Veterans Service Fund (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Canon PlotWave 3500 plotter (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of S7 Robotic Total Station from Frontier Precision (unanimous)
• Approved hotel rate agreement with Microtel Hotel (unanimous)
• Approved hotel rate agreement with Oregon 8 Motel and RV Park (unanimous)
• Tabled noxious weed control contract with Gas Transmission Northwest
• Approved appointments to Fair Board, Food Policy Council, and other boards (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially set internal service fees for the FY 21-22 budget, review a UGB subarea planning grant, and receive a Public Works update. They will also continue discussions on employee stipends and review department paperless plans. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and other county business.

• Internal service fees for budget FY 21-22
• UGB Subarea Planning Grant
• Public Works update (30-45 min)
• Foothills Property discussion
• Employee stipend discussion continued

The Board approved an up to $5,000 match from Public Works for a $30,000 road network master plan study within the urban growth boundary, in cooperation with the City. They also agreed to change the allocation of internal service fees for CDD departments to be more equitable, and discussed but did not finalize a 401A budgeting proposal for new employees. The Board agreed to reissue the RFP for the Foothills property and to delay an employee stipend plan until the new budget year.

• Approved up to $5,000 match for UGB road study
• Agreed to change internal service fee allocation for CDD departments
• Agreed to reissue RFP for Foothills property
• Agreed to delay employee stipend plan to new budget year
• Approved sending memo on employee evaluation compliance

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a public meeting with a mostly routine agenda: approving prior minutes, annual Title III certifications, and a department request to reclassify a County Counsel paralegal position. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Title III annual certifications
• Department request: County Counsel paralegal reclassification
• Other county business

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two Title III annual certifications for 2020, including a $5,100 helicopter search and rescue reimbursement and a $23,208.80 O&C funds payment to Rhine Cross for GIS lot line adjustments. The board also unanimously approved a reclassification for Susan Campbell, a paralegal, which includes a roughly 4% pay increase and added duties related to administering Title III funds. Additionally, the board agreed to amend the previous meeting's minutes to restore the phrases 'unanimous vote' and 'approved' under item 7 regarding the Enterprise Zone.

• Approved Title III annual certifications for 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,100 helicopter search and rescue reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved $23,208.80 O&C funds payment to Rhine Cross for GIS lot line adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved paralegal reclassification for Susan Campbell with ~4% pay increase (unanimous)
• Amended previous meeting minutes to include 'unanimous vote' and 'approved' under item 7

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on resolutions and orders establishing 2021 weed control fees and declaring Klamath County a weed control district with specified noxious weeds. They will also consider several agreements, including a $33,658 grant for 242 fire recovery, a transport agreement with community corrections, and an amendment to a public health services agreement. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and a road district board appointment.

• Resolution to establish 2021 Weed Control Fees
• Order declaring Klamath County a Weed Control District and noxious weeds for 2021
• Grant from Oregon Military Department for $33,658 for 242 fire recovery (25% match via volunteer hours)
• Agreement with Klamath County Community Corrections for transporting released inmates (est. $7,000 annual revenue)
• Amendment #15 to OHA public health IGA increasing grant revenue by $29,142

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution establishing 2021 weed control fees (RE2021-010) and an order declaring Klamath County a weed control district with noxious weeds listed for 2021 (OR2021-037). They also approved several agreements, including a sheriff's office grant with the Oregon Military Department, a transportation agreement with Community Corrections, an environmental health services amendment, and a public health internship agreement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved weed control fees resolution RE2021-010 (unanimous)
• Approved weed control district order OR2021-037 (unanimous)
• Appointed Shearouse Garris to Forest Estates Unit 2 Special Road District Board (OR2021-038, unanimous)
• Approved sheriff's office grant with Oregon Military Department (unanimous)
• Approved KCSO agreement with Community Corrections for prisoner transportation (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #15 to environmental health services IGA with OHA (unanimous)
• Approved internship agreement between Klamath Community College and Public Health (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve budget assumptions and review a new position request and reclassification for the Department of Development Services (DDS). The agenda includes continued discussions on COVID-19 paid leave, employee stipends, and the structure of 2021 liaison responsibilities. Public Works will present on the Sunset Village roadway, a pilot project for de-icer coated cinders, and winter maintenance.

• Approve Budget Assumptions
• New Position Request - DDS
• Reclassification Request – DDS
• Sunset Village Roadway Discussion
• Pilot Project - De-Icer Coated Cinders On County Roads

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several administrative items, including a COVID-19 paid leave policy clarification, budget assumptions, a new DDS position, and a DDS reclassification. They also discussed but did not finalize a pilot project for de-icer coated cinders and a winter nighttime maintenance program. The board approved the 2021 liaison responsibilities draft.

• Approved WIC Nutritionist position at step 5 (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 paid leave policy: employees must exhaust personal leave first; HR can approve COVID leave donations (unanimous)
• Approved budget assumptions memo (unanimous)
• Approved new DDS position request (unanimous)
• Approved DDS reclassification request (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 liaison responsibilities draft (consensus)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a public meeting with a brief agenda covering several county business items. The agenda lists discussions on the Favell Museum, sergeants, South Suburban Sanitary District applications, the Enterprise Zone, and Title III funds, but provides no details on what will be decided. Most items appear to be discussion topics rather than formal votes, and the agenda is otherwise procedural with minutes approval and other county business.

• South Suburban Sanitary District applications
• Enterprise Zone discussion
• Title III funds discussion
• Favell Museum discussion
• Sergeants discussion

The Board unanimously approved an HR memo detailing benefits and compensation for Sergeants, with plans to amend it to include legal representation. They also approved draft orders for the South Suburban Sanitary District following LUBA's remand, and approved an enterprise zone agreement with Wilsonart, which still requires final approval from Business Oregon.

• Approved HR memo on sergeant benefits and compensation (unanimous)
• Approved South Suburban Sanitary District orders with drainage additions (unanimous)
• Approved Wilsonart enterprise zone agreement (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session on January 12, 2021, to discuss labor negotiations with three unions and real property transactions involving the Favell Museum. The session is closed to the public, and media may only report the general subject. No decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for union negotiations with KCPOA, FOPPO, DDA
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property negotiations regarding Favell Museum
• Meeting at Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to continue discussing the results of a compensation and classification study, along with the structure of the board. They will also assign liaison responsibilities for 2021 and handle other county business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Continue discussion of compensation and classification study results
• Structure discussion continued
• 2021 liaison responsibilities and positions
• Approve minutes from last meeting

The Board of Commissioners discussed the compensation and classification study results, agreeing to implement a 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for all county employees. They tabled a discussion on liaison responsibilities and county structure until next week's meeting. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Agreed to give all county employees a 2% cost-of-living raise (consensus)
• Tabled 2021 liaison responsibilities and county structure discussion until next week's Administrative Meeting
• Approved minutes from the last meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several routine items, including appointments to advisory boards and approval of contracts. Key actions include a hotel rate agreement for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine, a one-year renewal of the CivicPlus software agreement, and a new payment processing vendor for Animal Control.

• Approve hotel rate agreement with Cerulean Hotel for COVID-19 isolation/quarantine: $89/night, $623/week, $2000/month, $100 deposit
• Approve one-year CivicPlus renewal for website and emergency notification software: $15,509.71 total
• Approve PayGOV.US, LLC service agreement for Animal Control credit card payments (no county fees)
• Appoint Diana Warrick to Budget Committee (term Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2023)
• Appoint members to Weed Control Advisory Committee and three Special Road District Boards

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several appointments to local boards and committees, including the Budget Committee, Weed Control Advisory Committee, and three Special Road District boards. They also approved a hotel rate agreement with Cerulean Hotel for Public Health, an extension of the CivicPlus agreement (with Commissioner Boyd opposed), and a PayGOV.US agency service agreement. All other items were routine or informational.

• Approved minutes from December 22, 2020 business meeting
• Appointed Diana Warrick to the Budget Committee
• Appointed David Noble to the Weed Control Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed John Buckles to the Pine Grove Highland Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Nicole Stalbird and Richard Maddux to the Goldfinch Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Glen Sitz to the Cedar Trails Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Approved hotel rate agreement with Cerulean Hotel for Klamath County Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved CivicPlus agreement extension (2-1, Commissioner Boyd opposed)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve several items, including a request to apply for a 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the construction phase of the Bly Water and Sanitary District water line replacement project. The board will also review county liability on workers' compensation, an exception to policy request from the Community Development Department, and the expiration of a COVID-19 policy. Other agenda items include a lottery bond/capital funding request for Juvenile, a roadway discussion for Sunset Village, and appointments and bylaw amendments for the Fair Board.

• Authorization to apply for 2021 CDBG grant for Bly Water and Sanitary District water line replacement project
• County liability discussion on workers' compensation
• Exception to policy request from Community Development Department
• COVID-19 policy expiration review
• Lottery bond/capital funding request for Juvenile department

The Board unanimously approved submitting a 2021 CDBG grant application for the construction phase of the Bly Water and Sanitary District water line replacement project. They also approved amended Fair Board bylaws and reappointed members, with a change clarifying that removal of members requires cooperation between the Fair Board and the Board of Commissioners. A discussion on a potential county structure change was deferred to the next day's work session.

• Approved minutes from the last meeting
• Approved an exception to policy request for CDD (unanimous)
• Extended work-from-home option for 90 days and directed HR to use donated leave bank first for COVID quarantine pay
• Agreed to submit lottery bond/capital funding request for Klamath Crimson Rose Project
• Authorized application for 2021 CDBG grant for Bly water line project (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Klamath County Fair Board bylaws (unanimous)
• Reappointed Shawn Blodgett and Jeanne Pickens to Fair Board; appointed Brian Bryson and Margaret McCadden as ex officio members (unanimous)
• Agreed to pay $715 for Madison Ramp Project overage

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting as County Counsel to approve prior minutes and discuss the SSSD v. Klamath County LUBA appeal, along with other county business. The agenda is largely procedural, with the LUBA appeal being the only substantive item listed.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• SSSD v. Klamath County, LUBA appeal
• Other county business

The Board approved the minutes from the last meeting. Under other county business, the Board agreed with County Counsel's reasoning that Mr. Wells and Mr. Kliewer were precluded from appealing the Keller Road solar project because they did not respond to the Planning Department's request for comments, as required by the County Land Use Code. The Board decided to send a letter to Mr. Wells and Mr. Kliewer informing them of this decision, and Mr. Noble will draft the letter.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Denied Keller Road solar project appeal request (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft denial letter to Mr. Wells and Mr. Kliewer

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to consult with legal counsel about current or likely litigation, specifically referencing a LUBA appeal involving SSSD v. Klamath County and a Teamsters UC petition. The session is closed to the media and public, and no decisions are expected to be made publicly.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for legal consultation
• Discussion of SSSD v. Klamath County LUBA appeal
• Discussion of Teamsters UC petition