Klamath County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a funding request for a job fair from the Chamber of Commerce, an update from Discover Klamath, and a janitorial contract extension. They will also continue liaison assignments from a previous meeting and approve minutes from the last meeting.

• Job Fair Funding Request by Heather Harter (Chamber of Commerce)
• Discover Klamath Update by Darin Rutledge and Tonia Ulbricht
• Janitorial Contract Extension (Maintenance/County Counsel)
• Liaison Assignments (continued from 12/20 Admin Mtg)
• Approve minutes from 12-06-22 meeting

The Board of Commissioners approved a six-month contract extension for janitorial services and accepted new liaison responsibilities. They also agreed to develop a five-year contract for Discover Klamath to be presented at a future business meeting.

• Approved 6-month contract extension with Detailing Specialist (Unanimous)
• Approved liaison responsibilities as read by Commissioner DeGroot (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous Work Session Meeting
• Agreed to prepare a 5-year contract for Discover Klamath for future business meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider adopting supplemental budget resolutions for fiscal year 2022-2023, including a $12.2 million increase from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) and a $308,404 transfer from Community Corrections to Public Health. They will also vote on several contracts, including a $230,000 bid for storage sheds and a $99,335 engineering contract for water resilience.

• Public hearing on supplemental budget resolutions for FY 2022-2023
• Adopt supplemental budget: $12.2M increase (LATCF grant) and $1M transfer to Juvenile Capital Project
• Adopt supplemental budget: $308,404 transfer from Community Corrections to Public Health
• Award bid to Kinsman Construction for Vehicle & Timber Storage Sheds at $230,000
• Approve contract with Brown and Caldwell for water resilience analysis, not to exceed $99,335

The Board of Commissioners approved two supplemental budget resolutions for fiscal year 2022-2023. They also passed an ordinance regarding psilocybin product manufacturers and service center operators. Multiple contracts for public works and road district appointments were approved.

• Approved supplemental budget for Community Corrections and Public Health (Unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget for General Fund and Juvenile Capital Project Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Final Ordinance # 95.00 for Psilocybin Product Manufacturers and Service Center Operators (Unanimous)
• Approved bid and contract for Kinsman Construction Company for Vehicle & Timber Storage Sheds (Unanimous)
• Approved quote and contract for Brown and Caldwell for Water Resilience and Storage Evaluation (Unanimous)
• Approved new fine schedule for Animal Control and Justice Court (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Lippmann to Antelope Meadows Special Road District Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Leslie Loader to Cedar Trails Special Road District Board (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, consider several personnel actions including IT reclassifications, a library step increase, a new DDS abuse investigator position, and a DDS professional support team restructure. They will also review an inclement weather closure policy, discuss emergency preparedness delegation of authority, assign liaisons, and vote on a $2 million congressionally directed spending application for the Wood River District Improvement Company.

• Approve minutes from 12-06-22 meeting
• IT reclassifications request
• Library step increase request
• New DDS Abuse Investigator Specialist position
• Wood River District Improvement Company $2 million spending application approval

The Board approved a congressionally directed spending application and several personnel requests. A proposal to restructure the DDS Professional Support Team failed due to a lack of a second. The Board also approved a delegation of authority for Public Health's emergency preparedness plan.

• Approved $2M Congressionally Directed Spending Application for Wood River District Improvement Company (Unanimous)
• Approved IT reclassifications (2-1)
• Approved Library step increase (Unanimous)
• Approved new DDS Abuse Investigator Specialist position (2-1)
• Denied DDS/Professional Support Team restructure (Motion failed; no second)
• Approved Public Health Emergency Preparedness delegation of authority (Unanimous)
• Tabled inclement weather policy pending HR revisions
• Tabled liaison assignments for further consideration at next Work Session

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative items, including IT job reclassifications, a library step increase, a policy on inclement weather closures, and a review of an Oregon Lottery grant application for juvenile services. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• IT reclassification request from Human Resources
• Library step increase request
• Inclement weather and unforeseen closures policy
• Oregon Lottery grant application review for juvenile department
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to hear updates and presentations, including a post-fire season update from the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership, a CERT presentation by Ron Miller, and a Turtle Cove presentation by Eric Anderson. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes from the previous meeting. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed.

• South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership post-fire season update
• CERT presentation by Ron Miller
• Turtle Cove presentation by Eric Anderson
• Approval of minutes from November 30, 2022

The Board conducted a work session featuring reports on the 2022 wildland fire season and presentations from CERT and Turtle Cove. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were recorded; the session focused on information gathering and discussion.

• Corrected previous meeting minutes regarding Bonanza Ambulance

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, consider human resources items including IT reclassifications and budget assumptions for fiscal year 2023-24, and authorize a letter for the Crimson Rose Project. They will also discuss inclement weather protocol and receive an update on the SSVF community partner program.

• Approve minutes from November 29, 2022 meeting
• Department request for IT reclassifications
• Human Resources fiscal year budget assumptions
• Personnel services budget for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Authorize Commissioner Minty to sign letter to DAS for Crimson Rose Project

The Board of Commissioners approved budget assumptions for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and authorized up to $10,000 from the Veteran's budget for emergency program funding. The Board also authorized the Board Chair to sign a letter for the Crimson Rose Project. HR will draft a new inclement weather policy for future review.

• Approved FY23-24 Human Resources budget assumptions (Unanimous)
• Authorized Board Chair to sign letter to DAS for Crimson Rose Project (2-1)
• Authorized up to $10,000 from Veteran's budget for emergency program funding (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous Administrative Meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider authorizing accelerated tax foreclosure on eight properties, including homes in Klamath Falls, Bonanza, Keno, and Chiloquin. The board will also vote on several agreements, including a $450,000 grant for tiny homes at Project Homefront, a $50,000 economic development agreement with SCOEDD, and contracts for road assessments. Additionally, they will consider vacating two lots in Sun Forest Estates and adopting budget resolutions for credit card rebates.

• Public hearing and order to accelerate tax foreclosure on 8 properties (e.g., 1750 Dayton St., 3035 Boardman Ave., 9652 Parakeet Dr., 33545 Metate Ln.)
• Approve $450,000 grant agreement with Oregon Housing and Community Services for 10 tiny homes at Project Homefront
• Approve $50,000 agreement with SCOEDD for economic development
• Approve contracts up to $15,000 each with Shott & Associates for Clover Creek Rd and Westside Rd chip seal biological assessments
• Vacate Lots 20 and 21 of Sun Forest Estates (Map R-2310-036B0)

The Board of Commissioners approved several budget resolutions for the General Fund and Library Service District. They also authorized accelerated tax foreclosures and approved multiple service contracts and inter-agency agreements.

• Approved accelerated tax foreclosure on properties (Unanimous)
• Approved vacating Lots 20 and 21 of Sun Forest Estates (Unanimous)
• Approved General Fund budget resolution BR2023-009 (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with South Central Oregon Economic Development District (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Oregon Housing and Community Services Department (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU between District Attorney's Office and Roe Review and Support Services (Unanimous)
• Approved two biological assessment contracts with Shott & Associates, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Library Service District General Fund budget resolution (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to approve prior minutes, consider a property request from the City of Klamath Falls and the Fair Board, and receive briefings from the Red Cross on wildfire response and Hurricane Ian, plus an update from Bonanza Ambulance via Zoom. No final votes are indicated; items are for discussion and review.

• City of Klamath Falls / Fair Board property request with preliminary BPS layout document
• Red Cross wildfire briefing and Hurricane Ian recap by Carisa Hettich
• Bonanza Ambulance update by Danise Brakeman via Zoom
• Approval of minutes from last meeting

The Board agreed to let the City of Klamath Falls use a portion of Fairgrounds property for a new booster station, pending a deal on equipment exchange and a shared entrance. The Board also discussed a request from Bonanza Ambulance to form a special district but deferred a decision.

• Approved minutes from last Work Session meeting
• Agreed to City of Klamath Falls request for booster station property at Fairgrounds
• Deferred decision on Bonanza Ambulance special district request

County Counsel

This is a brief procedural meeting of the Klamath County Board of Commissioners sitting as County Counsel. The agenda includes only the approval of minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting and an unspecified IT matter. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approve minutes from 11-1-22 meeting
• IT matter (no details provided)

The Board of Commissioners approved the distribution of a press release concerning a data breach. They designated staff as the point of contact for community members and Commissioner Minty as the contact for media.

• Approved minutes from last Counsel meeting
• Approved distribution of data breach press release

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to consult with counsel about legal rights and duties regarding current or likely litigation. The session is closed to the public, and media may only report the general subject. No decisions or public business are on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for legal consultation on litigation
• Meeting at Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, discuss personnel actions including an interim building official and an engineer stipend, consider an amendment to a Klamath MOU, and review a loan for the fairgrounds RV park. They will also designate a voting member for a federal land management subcommittee, receive updates on SSVF community partners, and address NACO dues, delegation of authority, and snow day protocol.

• Fairgrounds loan for RV park
• Interim building official appointment for Richard Stauffer
• Public Works engineer stipend request
• Klamath MOU Amendment 1
• NACO 2023 dues invoice

The Board approved a memo for an Interim Building Official and a 5% out-of-class stipend for the County Engineer. Commissioners also agreed to provide a variable-rate interdepartmental loan for a Fairgrounds RV Park if other funding is unavailable. Commissioner DeGroot was designated as the voting member for the Federal Land Management Subcommittee.

• Approved Interim Building Official memo (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved 5% out-of-class stipend and delegation of authority to County Engineer (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Agreed to provide interdepartmental loan for Fairgrounds RV Park if needed
• Designated Commissioner DeGroot as voting member for Federal Land Management Subcommittee (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of NACO 2023 dues from General Fund Non-Departmental (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous Admin Meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on supplemental budget resolutions for fiscal year 2022-2023, including adjustments to the Surveyor, Facility Services, and Extension Service District funds. The board will also consider signing final orders for previously approved land-use decisions, approving vehicle purchases for Public Works, Maintenance, and the Sheriff's Office, and entering into various agreements and appointments.

• Supplemental budget hearing: $262.43 advertising cost; Surveyor fund personnel shift ($22,573); Facility Services $13,000 for pickup; Extension Service District $20,000 for painting
• Sign final orders for solar facility (906-acre, CLUP 3-22), land development code amendments (CLUP 7-22), and zone change (CLUP/ZC 5-22)
• Approve $140,569.56 for three 2023 Ford pickups from Butler Ford
• Authorize bids for Stearns Corridor Roadway and Sidewalk Improvements (est. $1,900,000)
• Approve $1,497,637.00 Transient Room Tax third quarter distribution

The Board of Commissioners approved supplemental budget resolutions for the Surveyor, Facility Services, and Extension Service District funds. They also authorized the transfer of county-owned real property to Klamath Basin Behavioral Health and approved several vehicle purchases for Public Works and the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved supplemental budget resolutions for Surveyor and Facility Services funds (Unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget for Extension Service District Building Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved property transfer to Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three 2023 pickups from Butler Ford (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one F250 from Lithia Ford and two 2022 Dodge Durangos (Unanimous)
• Authorized bids for 2023 Stearns Corridor Roadway and Sidewalk Improvements (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jeanne Steel to Forest Estates Unit 2 Special Road District Board (Unanimous)
• Authorized construction of a storage room at Bonanza Library branch (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to review and potentially act on several items, including a Paid Leave Oregon equivalent plan, a juvenile construction project, a gate at Topper Avenue, bids for cleanup of a Dayton Street property, and a grant for the Spence Mountain Project. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and these items are up for discussion or decision.

• Review of Paid Leave Oregon equivalent plan
• Juvenile construction project update
• Topper Avenue gate discussion
• Bids for Dayton Street property cleanup
• Approve and authorize chair to sign grant notice for Spence Mountain Project

The Board approved a bid for property cleanup at 1750 Dayton Street and authorized a grant for the Spence Mountain Project. They also agreed to proceed with applications for Paid Leave Oregon and a lottery bond grant for the Klamath Crimson Rose Project.

• Approved $12,000 bid from American Made Enterprises for 1750 Dayton Street cleanup (Unanimous)
• Approved and authorized Chair to sign Notice of Grant for Spence Mountain Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Human Resources to proceed with Paid Leave Oregon application
• Approved request to proceed with lottery bond grant application for $4.5 million for Klamath Crimson Rose Project
• Agreed to bring Topper Avenue gate removal approval to a January Business Meeting
• Approved minutes from last meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners' Administrative Advisory Committee will meet to continue discussing suggestions for changes to the county business approval process. The committee will also elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary on an annual basis. The meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2022, at 2:00 PM in Room 214.

• Continued discussion on changes to county business approval process
• Election of chair, vice-chair, and secretary (annual basis)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an administrative meeting to approve prior minutes, introduce an interim district attorney, and discuss several operational items. Key agenda items include a presentation on Oregon's Paid Leave program, a second round of the Domestic Well Program, a road closure request for a holiday party on Villa Drive, and a continued discussion on county structure. The meeting also includes a request to reclassify a GIS position and approval of a proxy for the annual O&C Counties meeting.

• Introduction of interim district attorney
• GIS department position reclassification request
• Paid Leave Oregon presentation and discussion
• Domestic Well Program second round
• Villa Drive holiday party road closure request

The Board of Commissioners approved the self-insured option for the Paid Leave Oregon program to minimize financial impact on employees. They also agreed to develop a new policy for road closure requests and assigned proxies for an upcoming O&C Counties meeting.

• Approved self-insured option for Paid Leave Oregon program
• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Agreed to develop a road closure policy and fee schedule for party requests
• Approved proxies for Commissioners Henslee and Minty to Commissioner DeGroot for Dec 2 O&C Counties meeting
• Agreed to include county structure evaluation as part of the strategic planning process

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider declaring a state of emergency due to over 100 dry domestic wells, which would support state and federal disaster declarations. The board will also vote on several purchases, grants, and agreements, including a K-9 for the Sheriff's Office and multiple grant awards.

• Declare state of emergency for dry domestic wells
• Approve $10,500 purchase of K-9 canine for Sheriff's Office
• Approve $70,000 purchase of 2022 Dodge Durango for Sheriff's Office
• Approve $12,700 roofing quote for fairgrounds rental house at 1847 Bisbee Street
• Approve $50,000 in economic development grants and $71,923 in tourism grants

The Board of Commissioners renewed a state of emergency declaration regarding dry domestic wells to align with state funding. The board also approved several grants for economic development, tourism, and well financial assistance.

• Declared state of emergency for dry domestic wells (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a canine for K-9 Deputy Program (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Dodge Durango (Unanimous)
• Approved roofing for Fairgrounds/Event Center Rental House via Dobson Roofing, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Adopted tobacco-free workplace policy for Government Center (Unanimous)
• Appointed Donna Pigman to Sun Forest Estates Special Road District Board (Unanimous)
• Approved domestic well financial assistance grant agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Ford Transit Connect for County Library (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review minutes from the previous meeting and discuss several funding items, including 605 funding, ARPA funding, and Klamath County Road District funding. They will also consider a letter to WinCo Foods. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or details provided.

• Review minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of 605 funding
• Discussion of ARPA funding
• Discussion of Klamath County Road District funding
• Letter to WinCo Foods (document by Greg Goins)

The Board approved a building permit fee discount and specific dump fee for WinCo Foods. They also agreed to allocate $1.5 million for the next ARPA grant cycle and decided to hold 605 funding until a strategic plan is completed.

• Approved 25% building fee discount and $2.04 per ton dump fee for WinCo Foods (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.5 million allocation for the next ARPA grant cycle
• Decided to leave 605 funding alone until the strategic plan is finished
• Approved minutes from October 26 Work Session meeting
• Tabled allocation of ARPA funds for Spence Mountain trails

County Counsel

The Board approved the minutes from the October 18 counsel meeting. Other items, including fairgrounds insurance requirements and a lease extension for Blackman Ranch, were discussed but not formally decided.

• Approved minutes from 10/18 Counsel meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a business meeting with public comment, approve minutes, and consider several orders and agreements. Key items include authorizing bids for new road department storage sheds, a second public hearing on a housing rehabilitation grant, and renewing the voting system contract with Clear Ballot. The agenda also includes routine appointments and approvals of prior administrative actions.

• Authorize bids for road department vehicle and timber storage sheds, estimated at $300,000
• Second and final public hearing on Community Development Block Grant housing rehabilitation program
• Renew Clear Ballot voting system agreement, including $27,650 replacement scanner and annual maintenance up to $36,455.67
• Approve $1,427,494.85 in advance tax payments to small taxing districts
• Approve domestic well financial assistance grants totaling $24,626.09

The Board of Commissioners approved a renewal agreement with Clear Ballot for the county voting system and signed domestic well financial assistance grant agreements. They also authorized bids for road department storage and designated specific roads for maintenance. Several committee appointments were finalized.

• Approved renewal agreement with Clear Ballot for voting software and hardware (Unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (Unanimous)
• Authorized invitation for bids for Road Department vehicle and timber storage sheds (Unanimous)
• Designated roads in Tract 1543-Fifteenth Addition to Sunset Village and Land Partition 63-21 as Class B County Roads (Unanimous)
• Authorized Treasurer to make advance payments to taxing districts with $100,000 or less taxes assessed (Unanimous)
• Appointed Lani Hickey to the Weed Control Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Appointed Daniel Hogan and Susie Prentice to the River Pine Estates Special Road District Board (Unanimous)
• Approved lease for parking spaces in Lot 4 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, discuss Sheriff's Office mileage, and consider a code enforcement agreement with the City of Chiloquin. They will also discuss the demolition of the 'Old Stepping Stones' buildings on Summers Lane, continue the drought emergency declaration, and consider a letter of support for KCC's well-drilling program.

• Discuss code enforcement agreement with City of Chiloquin
• Demo of 'Old Stepping Stones' buildings on Summers Lane
• Continuing drought emergency declaration
• Letter of support for KCC well-drilling program
• Sheriff's Office mileage discussion

The Board agreed to extend the county drought emergency declaration through the end of 2023. Other actions included approving the demolition of dilapidated buildings on Summers Lane and signing a support letter for a KCC well-drilling program.

• Approved extension of drought emergency declaration through end of 2023
• Approved demolition of 'Old Stepping Stones' buildings on Summers Lane using blight funds
• Approved signing a letter of support for KCC well-drilling program
• Approved minutes from October 25, 2022 Admin Meeting
• Agreed to work with City of Chiloquin to train staff for code enforcement
• Agreed to create a notification/distribution group for emergency communications

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss funding and completion of Steen Sports Park, hear a presentation on the Smart Reading Program, and consider the fall open burn season. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion on Steen Sports Park funding and project completion
• Presentation by Holly Stork on the Smart Reading Program
• Fall open burn season discussion
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2022

The Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and agreed to the fall open burn window. Commissioners discussed funding and sustainability requirements for the Steen Sports Park and reviewed an update on the SMART reading program.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Set fall open burn window for November 5-20
• Recommended SMART reading program apply for ARPA funds in November

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider two related requests from Ecoplex/Hayden Mountain PV2 LLC: an exception to Statewide Planning Goal 4 (Forestry) and a Conditional Use Permit to build a 906-acre solar facility with 160 MW capacity and battery storage. The commission will also consider an amendment to the Land Development Code regarding Temporary Use Permit validity for manufactured homes or RVs during construction.

• Exception to Goal 4 (Forestry) for 906-acre solar facility (CLUP 3-22)
• Conditional Use Permit for 906-acre solar facility with 160 MW and battery storage (CUP 2-22)
• Land Development Code amendment to limit Temporary Use Permit validity to 1 year, with 4-year option and extensions (CLUP 7-22)
• Site located ~7 miles south of HWY 66 near milepost 32, connecting to PacifiCorp 230-kV JC Boyle to Copco line

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will review grant applications, budget status, and funding requests, including a $18,750 opioid settlement request for 250 boxes at $75 each. They will also discuss uses for $6.0 million in LATCF funds, including a $1.0 million juvenile match, and ARPA projects like the Lake Ewauna agreement with KCEDA and building permit fee relief. Decisions on the November ARPA application process amount are also on the agenda.

• $18,750 opioid settlement request for 250 boxes @ $75 each
• $6.0M LATCF funds received 10-17-2022, $1.0M juvenile match needed
• ARPA Lake Ewauna Project agreement with KCEDA
• ARPA building permit fee reduction on stick built homes (June-September)
• Economic Development and Tourism Fall 2022 grant applications for approval

The Board approved several funding measures, including a $1M interdepartmental loan for a Juvenile Department construction project and a $20M transfer to the Road District. They also approved grant recommendations for economic development and tourism, and funded a public health request for Narcan.

• Approved $1M interdepartmental loan to Juvenile Department for construction match (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,750 from General Fund Non Departmental for Narcan medication (Unanimous)
• Approved $92,800 loan to Emergency Management to cover budget deficit
• Approved Economic Development Grant recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved full funding for 7 tourism entities (Unanimous)
• Agreed to move $20M into the Road District and $4M incoming funds, leaving $6M
• Agreed to keep $1M allocated for the ARPA Lake Ewauna Project
• Agreed to use previous application for ARPA November requests without a dollar limit

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel actions, including increasing a Juvenile Legal Assistant FTE, reclassifying an Engineer I, and creating a new Surveyor I position. They will also vote on expedited foreclosures for multiple properties and discuss a letter to legislators regarding a NMFS-FEMA Biological Opinion. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and other administrative items.

• Juvenile Legal Assistant FTE increase request
• Engineer I reclassification and new Surveyor I position in Public Works
• Approval of expedited foreclosures for properties on Metatte Ln, Dayton, Boardman, Christopher Dr, Parakeet Dr, and Orchard
• Letter to legislators regarding NMFS-FEMA BiOp
• Justice of the Peace salary evaluation and livestock hearing process (continued)

The Board approved several personnel changes and a list of properties for expedited foreclosure. They also agreed to seek proposals for a strategic plan and form a work group to discuss county restructuring.

• Approved Juvenile Legal Assistant FTE increase (Unanimous)
• Approved Engineer I reclassification (Unanimous)
• Approved new Public Works Surveyor I position (Unanimous)
• Approved expedited foreclosures for properties including Bedard, Betsch, Black, Brokenshire, Garcia, and Weatherbie (Unanimous)
• Approved signing the NMFS-FEMA BiOp Letter (Unanimous)
• Decided to continue the livestock hearing process as is
• Agreed to create a work group for county restructuring
• Agreed to issue an RFP for a strategic plan

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the transfer of Spence Mountain from The Trust for Public Land, making it a public community forest, and will also review the accompanying Forest Management Plan. The board will vote on several agreements, including software contracts, grant awards, and a lot vacation.

• Approve transfer of Spence Mountain property; county pays ~$2,500 closing fees
• Approve Spence Mountain Forest Management Plan
• Approve $10,500 Carasoft SmartSheet agreement (ARPA funded)
• Approve $12,300 Moss Adams audit services
• Approve $14,879.53 in Domestic Well grants to three recipients

The Board of Commissioners approved the transfer of real property known as Spence Mountain and its associated forest management plan. Other actions included appointing a member to the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council and approving several software and grant agreements.

• Approved transfer of Spence Mountain real property to the Trust for Public Land (Unanimous)
• Approved Spence Mountain Forest Management Plan (Unanimous)
• Appointed Vernon Alvarez to the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (Unanimous)
• Established the Klamath County Title III Advisory Council (Unanimous)
• Approved 1-year Carasoft SmartSheet agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved ClearGov budget software service order (Unanimous)
• Approved Oregon Impact Transportation Safety grants for distracted driving, DUII, and speed enforcement (Unanimous)
• Approved domestic well financial assistance grant agreements (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to approve prior minutes, hear a Food Policy Council presentation, receive a post-fire season and Bootleg Fire update from Judd Lehman of the Fremont-Winema National Forest, and conduct a livestock hearing at 11:00am in the case Crawford vs. Winton and Moody.

• Approve minutes from October 12, 2022 meeting
• Food Policy Council presentation
• Post-fire season and Bootleg Fire update by Judd Lehman, Fremont-Winema NF
• Livestock hearing: Crawford vs. Winton and Moody at 11:00am

The Board of Commissioners held a livestock hearing and found one dog, Milo, guilty of wounding livestock, while another dog, Rebel, was found not guilty of chasing. The Board imposed $180 in boarding fees and a $250 civil penalty on Milo's owner, who must also sign an affidavit to keep the dog confined. The livestock owner was not present to testify, and restitution was discussed but not decided.

• Approved minutes from the October 12 Work Session meeting.
• Found dog Rebel not guilty of chasing livestock.
• Found dog Milo guilty of wounding livestock (unanimous vote).
• Imposed $180 boarding fee and $250 civil penalty on Milo's owner (unanimous vote).
• Required Milo's owner to sign an affidavit to keep the dog confined.

County Counsel

The board unanimously approved a motion authorizing County Counsel to sign a Common Interest Joint Defense & Confidentiality agreement in the case Thielman, Et Al v. Fagan, Et Al. The meeting also included approval of prior minutes and adjournment.

• Approved motion to authorize County Counsel to sign Common Interest Joint Defense & Confidentiality agreement in Thielman, Et Al v. Fagan, Et Al (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider creating two new Developmental Disabilities Services positions (Abuse Investigator Specialist and Foster Licensing Certification), a 90-day extension for the Foothills DDA, and discuss Title III funding oversight and a committee formation. They will also review a letter from LPSCC regarding the DA appointment process.

• Request for new DDS positions: Abuse Investigator Specialist and Foster Licensing Certification
• RMC request for 90-day extension for Foothills DDA
• Discussion on Title III funding oversight and committee formation
• LPSCC letter regarding DA appointment process
• Health Equity Agreement

The Board approved a Health Equity Agreement for employee benefits, authorized a 90-day extension for the Foothills DDA agreement, and approved a Foster Licensing and Certification Specialist position after withdrawing a broader DDS new positions request. A letter to the Governor regarding LPSCC compensation was also approved.

• Approved Health Equity Agreement and authorized HR Director to sign (unanimous)
• Approved 90-day extension for Rocky Mountain's Foothills DDA ENA agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Foster Licensing and Certification Specialist position (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding LPSCC letter to the Governor (unanimous)
• Withdrawn motion for DDS new positions (original motion withdrawn)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $236,549 contract with WH Pacific Inc. for design work on the East Langell Valley Road bridge replacement, and will note a previously signed $12 million federal funding agreement. The board will also act on several agreements, appointments, and a liquor license renewal recommendation.

• $236,549 contract to WH Pacific Inc. for Bridge C017 design on East Langell Valley Road
• $12,000,000 LATCF federal funding agreement with U.S. Treasury
• Agreement with City of Chiloquin for crack seal equipment rental, up to $135,000 income
• Approve $42,153.25 in Domestic Well Financial Assistance grants to two recipients
• MOU with City of Klamath Falls to extend emergency water supply to October 31, 2023

The Board of Commissioners approved an amicable agreement with The Trust for Public Land and JWTR Oregon LLC regarding the acquisition of Spence Mountain, which commissioners said will bring tourism opportunities. They also approved a consulting contract for bridge replacement on East Langell Valley Road, a crack seal equipment rental agreement with the City of Chiloquin, and several other agreements and appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agreement with Trust for Public Land and JWTR Oregon LLC for Spence Mountain acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved consulting contract with WH Pacific, Inc. for bridge C017 replacement plans (unanimous)
• Approved crack seal equipment rental agreement with City of Chiloquin (unanimous)
• Approved MOU between Linn County and Klamath County Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Woodsmoke Reduction Project agreement with DEQ (unanimous)
• Approved termination of American Rescue Act grant agreements for completed applicants (unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Well Financial Assistance grant agreements (unanimous)
• Appointed Hallie Williams to Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to approve minutes, hear a presentation from Tater Tots Pediatric Therapy, discuss a $2 million congressionally directed spending request from Wood River District Improvement Company, and receive an update on the post-fire season and Bootleg from Fremont-Winema National Forest.

• Approve minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting
• Presentation by Kylan W Taylor, Executive Director for Tater Tots Pediatric Therapy
• Hollie Cannon, Wood River District Improvement Company, discusses $2 million congressionally directed spending
• Judd Lehman, Fremont-Winema NF, update on post fire season and Bootleg

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a routine administrative meeting to approve minutes from the October 4, 2022 meeting and consider two department requests for stipends, one for the Fairgrounds and one for Public Works. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approve minutes from 10-04-22 meeting
• Department request for Fairgrounds stipend
• Department request for Public Works stipend

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved two department stipend requests: one for the Fairgrounds and one for Public Works. Both were approved by unanimous vote. Commissioner Minty noted that stipends need an expiration date, which Human Resources acknowledged.

• Approved Fairgrounds stipend (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works stipend (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving minutes, appointing members to several advisory councils, and approving two amendments to public health agreements. The amendments update program descriptions and funding for services like tobacco prevention, immunization, reproductive health, safe drinking water, and overdose prevention, with increased grant revenue of $55,929.04 and a quarterly expense of $14,149.

• Approve Amendment #9 to IGA #169517 with Oregon Health Authority, increasing grant revenue by $55,929.04 for public health programs
• Approve Amendment 2 to Agreement C03212 with Multnomah Education Service District, adding a quarterly expense of $14,149 for public health services
• Appoint 7 members to the Wolf Depredation Advisory Council
• Appoint 3 members to the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee
• Appoint 7 members to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved appointments to the Wolf Depredation Advisory Council, the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee, and the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, all by unanimous vote. They also approved two amendments to public health funding agreements, including a Medicaid revenue-generating program. No public comment was received.

• Appointed 7 members to Wolf Depredation Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Appointed 3 members to Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed 7 members to Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #9 to IGA #169517 for public health financing (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Agreement C03212 for Medicaid Administrative Claiming (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held two livestock hearings, finding dogs guilty in both cases. In Howland v. Alvis, the board found two dogs guilty of injuring cows, ordered one dog surrendered, and assessed $1,100 in fees and penalties. In Miller v. Longacre, the board found a dog guilty of killing chickens and assessed $885 in fees and penalties. Both decisions were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from last two counsel meetings (unanimous)
• Found two dogs guilty of injuring cows in Howland v. Alvis (unanimous)
• Ordered surrender of dog Hadley and affidavit for Prince, with $1,100 total fees/penalties (unanimous)
• Found dog Maggie guilty of killing chickens in Miller v. Longacre (unanimous)
• Assessed $885 total fees/penalties and required affidavit for dog Maggie (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to approve minutes, hear a funding request from the Home Builders Association for the Build My Future event, and receive presentations from City Serve and Klamath Grown. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Home Builders Association funding request for Build My Future event
• City Serve - City Fest presentation by Bethany Holmes
• Klamath Grown update by Katie Swanson and Alison Smith
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2022 meeting

The Board of Commissioners approved up to $10,000 in funding for the Home Builders Association's 'Build My Future' event, where high schoolers will build a tiny home in 48 hours to be donated to a local organization. The vote was unanimous. Presentations from City Serve and Klamath Grown were heard but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved up to $10,000 for Home Builders Association's Build My Future tiny home project (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board held a livestock hearing (Koon v. McGowan) and unanimously found Michael McGowan's dogs guilty of killing chickens owned by Chancey Koon. The Board imposed fees totaling $1,740, including impound, boarding, license, microchip, civil penalty, and restitution, and required the owner to sign an affidavit confining the dogs. County Counsel warned that future incidents could result in the dogs being euthanized.

• Found dogs guilty of killing chickens (unanimous)
• Imposed fees: Impound $100, Boarding $360, License $40, Microchip $15, Civil Penalty $1,000, Restitution $225, total $1,740 (unanimous)
• Required owner to sign affidavit confining dogs to prevent running at large or harming people/livestock (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, consider a policy exception for the Assistant Finance Director, and review a fee waiver request for Friends of the Children. They will also discuss a large donation for Project Homefront, an IT software upgrade, grant applications, and several administrative items including parking and letters on forest issues.

• Fee waiver request for Friends of the Children
• Large donation discussion for Project Homefront
• Smartsheet upgrade from Enterprise to Government
• Permission to apply for LATCF (Local Assistance and Tribal Consi...)
• State grant acceptance for Developmental Disabilities

The Board approved a $201,228 state Innovation Grant for a Service Equity Coordinator in Developmental Disabilities, accepted a $50,000 tiny home donation for Project Homefront, and agreed to transfer oversight of the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee from Community Corrections to Public Health. The Board also approved a Smartsheet upgrade using ARPA funds, appointed Moss Driscoll as Ore-Cal representative, and authorized a letter to the Governor regarding the state forest Habitat Conservation Plan.

• Approved $201,228 state Innovation Grant for Service Equity Coordinator (unanimous)
• Accepted $50,000 tiny home donation for Project Homefront (unanimous)
• Transferred LADPC oversight from Community Corrections to Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved 50% Onsite fee waiver for Friends of the Children (unanimous)
• Approved Smartsheet upgrade to Government version using $7,500 ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Appointed Moss Driscoll as Klamath County representative for Ore-Cal RC&D (unanimous)
• Authorized letter to Governor regarding state forest Habitat Conservation Plan (unanimous)
• Declined to participate in Eastern Oregon Counties Association and not pay dues (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several purchases and property transfers, including a $169,900 body scanner for the jail funded by ARPA, a $51,715.50 patrol vehicle, and private sales of two tax-foreclosed properties. The board will also hold a public hearing on the property sales and vote on various agreements, including well grants and landfill security systems.

• Approve $169,900 purchase of B-Scan HR-CS Full Body Scanner for jail, funded by ARPA
• Approve $51,715.50 purchase of 2022 Dodge Durango for Sheriff's Patrol Division
• Public hearing and authorization for private sale of tax-foreclosed properties to Abeel Partners LLC ($582) and Henzel Properties LLC ($1,132)
• Approve $57,000.53 in Domestic Well Financial Assistance grants to Nancy Fowler and James Hager
• Approve 5-year alarm and camera monitoring agreements with S.O.S. Alarm for Klamath Landfill (total $17,061)

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved the private sale of two tax-foreclosed properties to Abeel Partners LLC and Henzel Properties LLC, vacated two lots in Running Y Resort, and authorized numerous agreements including a domestic well financial assistance grant, solid waste alarm and camera monitoring contracts, an intergovernmental agreement with the Klamath County School District for sidewalk installation, and a BLM emergency facilities agreement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved private sale of tax-foreclosed property to Abeel Partners LLC (unanimous)
• Approved private sale of tax-foreclosed property to Henzel Properties LLC (unanimous)
• Approved vacating Lots 797 and 798 of Running Y Resort Phase 10 (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved solid waste alarm monitoring agreement with S.O.S. Alarm (unanimous)
• Approved solid waste camera monitoring agreement with S.O.S. Alarm (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Klamath County School District for sidewalks (unanimous)
• Approved emergency facilities and land use agreement with BLM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider three major land-use items: a request to rezone 25.1 acres on Bliss Rd for a sturgeon aquaculture business, a zoning swap on an 80-acre property near Northridge Drive to avoid disturbing buried asbestos, and a two-part request from Hayden Mountain PV2 LLC for a 906-acre solar facility with battery storage. The solar facility would produce 160 MW and connect to an existing PacifiCorp transmission line. The commission will also hear public comments and other business.

• Rezone 25.1 acres on Bliss Rd from Rural Residential (R5) to Forest Range (FR) for sturgeon aquaculture (CLUP/ZC 6-22)
• Zoning swap on 80 acres near Northridge Drive to move residential zoning away from buried asbestos (CLUP/ZC 5-22)
• Goal 4 exception for 906-acre solar facility and battery storage (CLUP 3-22)
• Conditional Use Permit for 906-acre solar facility, 160 MW AC, 4-hour battery storage (CUP 2-22)
• Solar facility to connect to PacifiCorp 230-kV JC Boyle to Copco transmission line

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider multiple funding requests, including $400,000 in ARPA funds for a Brown, Caldwell study, a $165,000 per year request from Steen Sports Park, and $100,000 for SCOEDD. They will also hear a software presentation, discuss payment processor compliance with ORS 295, and receive an update on ARPA grants.

• $400,000 ARPA funding for Brown, Caldwell study
• Steen Sports Park request: $165,000/year for 2 years, immediate need $60,000
• SCOEDD request: $100,000 for FY 2022-23 (up from $25,000)
• $30,000 ARPA or Domestic Well admin for Midland Well study
• Discussion on Square as payment processor vs. ORS 295 requirements

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several funding requests, including $240k for a Brown Caldwell study (75% ARPA, 25% Drainage District), $20k each for Beaver Marsh/Chemult and Midland community well feasibility studies from new Domestic Well Grant Funding, and $50k for SCOEDD from the Economic Development fund. They also voted unanimously to stop using Square as a payment processor and approved a policy allowing repeat tourism/ED class attendees to attend every 3 years. The HR request for $13k for onboarding software and the Steen Sports Park $165k/year request were not approved.

• Approved $240k for Brown Caldwell study (75% ARPA, 25% Drainage District) (consensus)
• Approved $20k for Beaver Marsh & Chemult water feasibility study from Domestic Well Grant Funding (unanimous)
• Approved $20k for Midland Community Well study from Domestic Well Grant Funding (unanimous)
• Approved $50k for SCOEDD from Economic Development fund (unanimous)
• Approved stopping use of Square as payment processor (unanimous)
• Approved repeat tourism/ED class attendees attend every 3 years (unanimous)
• HR $13k request for GOCO/onboarding software not approved (no motion)
• Steen Sports Park $165k/year request not approved; $60k from ED discussed but not voted

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several administrative items, including a request to increase the Sheriff's Office full-time equivalent positions, an exception to policy for a temporary clerk, and an exception for a solid waste site attendant. They will also review a fee waiver request for Friends of the Children and discuss applicants for the River Pine Special Road District. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the previous session.

• Sheriff's Office FTE increase request
• Exception to policy for Sheriff's Office temporary clerk
• Exception to policy for Solid Waste site attendant
• Fee waiver request for Friends of the Children
• River Pine Special Road District applicants

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Sheriff's Office FTE increase, an exception to policy for a temporary clerk through December 2023, and an exception to policy for Solid Waste. They also approved a 50% fee waiver for Friends of the Children, consistent with past reductions. No action was taken on River Pine Special Road District applicants; the board will accept all applications and proceed with interviews.

• Approved Sheriff's Office FTE increase (unanimous)
• Approved hiring temporary clerk for 6 months per year through December 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved exception to policy for Solid Waste (unanimous)
• Approved 50% fee waiver for Friends of the Children (unanimous)
• No action on River Pine Special Road District applicants; applications accepted for future interviews

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with a light agenda. They will approve minutes from the last meeting and hear a pension plan review/update from US Bank representatives. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• US Bank representatives to present pension plan review/update

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a work session on September 21, 2022. They approved the minutes from their last meeting. US Bank representatives presented a pension plan update; no action was taken on the presentation.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, acting as County Counsel, will hold a public meeting to approve the minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting and discuss expenses related to civil forfeitures. The agenda is brief and contains no other substantive items.

• Approve minutes from 09-06-22 meeting
• Discuss expenses relating to civil forfeitures

The Board of Commissioners agreed to proceed with the first civil seizure/forfeiture action against a property used for an illegal marijuana grow. County Counsel Marc Henderson outlined the process, which includes recording a 30-day notice and publishing a notice in the Herald and News, at a cost of about $670 per property, paid from the office's non-legal fees budget. Commissioners expressed support, noting the potential to recoup costs through a sheriff's sale and the deterrent effect on property owners.

• Approved proceeding with civil forfeiture for illegal marijuana grow property (unanimous agreement)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to consult with counsel about legal rights and duties regarding current or likely litigation. This is a closed meeting; no decisions or public discussion are on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for legal consultation on litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, discuss the Klamath Basin water solution, consider a potential Business Oregon grant for community wells in Beaver Marsh and Chemult, and review a request for parking spots. They will also discuss a consent to delegation for the Dry Creek Landfill and closing instructions for Spence Mountain.

• Klamath Basin Water Solution discussion continued
• Beaver Marsh and Chemult community well potential Business Oregon grant
• Request for two parking spots in Lot #4 from Bryan Phillips
• Letter for consent to delegation Dry Creek Landfill
• Spence Mountain closing instructions discussion

The Board agreed to let Public Works proceed with a water resilience and storage evaluation for the Klamath Basin and to apply for community well feasibility study grants for Beaver Marsh and Chemult. It also unanimously approved signing a consent-to-delegation letter for Dry Creek Landfill and authorized the tax collector to sign documents for the Spence Mountain acquisition, with closing anticipated November 15th. A request for two parking spots was postponed due to a commissioner's absence.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Agreed to let Public Works proceed with Klamath Basin water resilience and storage evaluation
• Agreed to let Public Works apply for community well feasibility study grants for Beaver Marsh and Chemult
• Postponed decision on request for two parking spots in Lot #4 from Bryan Phillips
• Approved signing consent-to-delegation letter for Dry Creek Landfill (unanimous)
• Authorized Rick Vaughn to sign documents for Spence Mountain acquisition (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a supplemental budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 and consider adopting a solar siting standards ordinance. They will also vote on several agreements, including a $50,000 contract for solid waste engineering services and domestic well grant agreements totaling $214,702.81. Other items include vacating two parcels, appointing members to the Board of Property Tax Appeals, and approving liquor license renewals.

• Public hearing on supplemental budget resolution for FY 2022-2023
• Adoption of Solar Siting Standards Ordinance
• Approval of $50,000 agreement with Maul Foster & Alongi for solid waste services
• Approval of domestic well grant agreements totaling $214,702.81
• Approval of $5,155 contract with Pacific Power for camera on Dead Indian Memorial Road

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a new Solar Siting Standards Ordinance as part of the Klamath County Land Development Code. They also approved a supplemental budget for the Weed Control Fund, vacated two parcels of land, and appointed three members to the Board of Property Tax Appeals. Several agreements were authorized, including engineering services for solid waste, domestic well financial assistance grants, budget software, and a power contract for a traffic camera.

• Approved the Solar Siting Standards Ordinance as part of the Klamath County Land Development Code (unanimous).
• Approved a supplemental budget resolution for the Weed Control Fund (BR2023-005, unanimous).
• Approved vacating Parcels 2 and 3 of Land Partition 41-07 (OR2023-015, unanimous).
• Appointed Michael Long, Andrew Stuedli, and Mark Daniels to the Board of Property Tax Appeals (OR2023-014, unanimous).
• Approved an agreement with Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. for engineering and consulting services for the Solid Waste Division (unanimous).
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (unanimous).
• Approved a service order with ClearGov for budget book software (unanimous).
• Approved a general service contract with Pacific Power for electrical service at the traffic and weather camera on Dead Indian Memorial Road (unanimous).

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an Administrative Advisory Committee meeting to continue discussing suggestions and ideas for changes to the county business approval process. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with call to order and adjournment, making it a procedural and discussion-focused meeting.

• Continued discussion on changes to county business approval process

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including an update on Steen Sports Park, a request for designated parking spots in Lot #4, and a funding request from SCOEDD. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Scott White to present state of Steen Sports Park
• Bryan Phillips requests designated parking spots in Lot #4
• Rick Vaughn to discuss Chemult Park
• SCOEDD funding request

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no final votes. They agreed to discuss a $165,000/year request for Steen Sports Park and a $100,000 request from SCOEDD at their next Finance Meeting. A request for two parking spaces for medical worker housing was placed on the next Administrative Meeting agenda. The Board confirmed a 90-day lease termination notice for Chemult Park had been sent, with no further action needed.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Agreed to take Steen Sports Park $165,000/year request to next Finance Meeting
• Agreed to put parking space request for medical worker housing on next Administrative Meeting agenda
• Confirmed 90-day lease termination notice sent for Chemult Park; process to continue without Board action
• Agreed to take SCOEDD $100,000 request to next Finance Meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold final hearings and consider adopting an ordinance revising animal services and dog control, and approving supplemental budgets including a $2.8 million grant for the Sheriff's Office. They will also vote on a Waste Management rate increase and new recycling areas, and approve several equipment purchases and service agreements.

• Adopt Ordinance 51.09 revising County Code Chapter 403 (Animal Services and Dog Control)
• Approve supplemental budget for Sheriff Special Revenue Fund ($2,678,705) and Equipment Reserve Fund ($140,000) for Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant
• Approve 8.2% rate increase for Waste Management customers in unincorporated areas and new curbside recycling in Lakeshore Drive, Shield Crest, and Pine Grove subdivisions
• Purchase used asphalt grinder/zipper from Jackson County for $90,000
• Accept quote for Tiger Truck Boom Mower at $250,424.72

The Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance #51.09, revising Klamath County Code Chapter 403 on animal services and dog control, after a final public hearing with no comments. They also approved Amendment #4 to the Waste Management franchise agreement, allowing an 8.2% rate increase for unincorporated county ratepayers and adding curbside recycling service areas outside the Urban Growth Boundary. Multiple supplemental budget resolutions were passed, including for the Sheriff's fund, Veterans fund, and general fund departments. The board also approved a used grinder/zipper purchase from Jackson County, a new Tiger Truck boom mower, and a public health emergency preparedness agreement with CODSN.

• Adopted Ordinance #51.09 revising animal services and dog control code (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #4 to Waste Management franchise with 8.2% rate increase and new curbside recycling areas (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution BR2023-001 for Sheriff Special Revenue and Equipment Reserve funds (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution BR2023-002 for Veterans Fund (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution BR2023-003 for General Fund Tax Collector, DA, Sheriff Patrol, Solid Waste, and Code Enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution BR2023-004 for Internal Service – General Administration (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a used grinder/zipper from Jackson County (unanimous)
• Approved quote from Tiger Corporation for one new Tiger Truck boom mower (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to consult with counsel about legal rights and duties regarding current or likely litigation. The session is closed to the public and media, per Oregon law.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for legal consultation
• Meeting at Government Center, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, discuss road speed bumps on Ben Kerns Road, consider a grant application for the Midland Well, and review IT-related items including an ESRI EA and a .gov domain letter. The agenda also includes a review of procurement procedures and a joint press release with Modoc and Siskiyou counties.

• Ben Kerns Road speed bumps discussion
• Midland Well grant application approval
• ESRI EA discussion
• .Gov domain letter approval and signature
• Review of procurement procedure with Klamath, Modoc, and Siskiyou counties

The Board of Commissioners approved a $165,000 three-year ESRI Enterprise Agreement funded by ARPA, authorized a $20,000 grant application for the Midland Well, and agreed to a new procurement process for Developmental Disabilities invoices. The board also decided to proceed with an op-ed instead of a press release regarding Klamath, Modoc, and Siskiyou counties.

• Approved $165,000 three-year ESRI EA agreement using ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Authorized Public Works to apply for $20,000 Business Oregon grant for Midland Well (unanimous)
• Approved signature of .gov domain letter (unanimous)
• Agreed to new procurement procedure: Developmental Disabilities to document three bids, then bring final approval to Business Meeting
• Decided to proceed with op-ed instead of press release for Klamath, Modoc, Siskiyou counties

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, acting as County Counsel, will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and conduct a livestock hearing in the case of Beers v. Harmon at 10:30 a.m. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Livestock hearing: Beers v. Harmon at 10:30 a.m.
• Approval of minutes from August 23, 2022 meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a livestock hearing in the case of Beers v. Harmon, finding two dogs (Noko and Titan) guilty of killing sheep and a third dog (Piper) guilty of chasing. The board imposed $2,160 in fees and penalties, including $1,500 in civil penalties, and required the owner to sign an affidavit to confine the dogs. The board also discussed a potential salary increase for Justice Oakes from $46,000 to $64,000 to take over livestock hearings, and agreed to have Commissioner DeGroot work with Human Resources on a salary study.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Found dogs Noko and Titan guilty of killing sheep (unanimous)
• Found dog Piper guilty of chasing (unanimous)
• Approved $2,160 in fees and penalties: $150 impound, $405 boarding, $45 microchip, $60 licensing, $1,500 civil penalty ($500 per dog), $500 restitution (unanimous)
• Required owner to sign affidavit to confine dogs (unanimous)
• Agreed to have Commissioner DeGroot work with HR on salary study for Justice Oakes

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a property request for a xeriscape project at the museum, Highway 97 passing lanes, and a livestock hearing between Smith and Pena. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Property request for xeriscape project at museum
• Highway 97 passing lanes discussion
• Livestock hearing: Smith vs Pena at 11:00 am
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2022

The Board of Commissioners held a livestock hearing and unanimously found two dogs, Hause and Kratos, guilty of killing livestock. The board imposed penalties including impound fees, civil penalties, restitution of $3,653.10 each, and ordered both dogs to be euthanized humanely. The board also discussed a proposed xeriscape demonstration project on county property but deferred a decision pending a funding plan and risk assessment, and agreed to pursue funding for a consultant to address Highway 97 safety improvements.

• Found both dogs Hause and Kratos guilty of killing livestock (unanimous)
• Imposed penalties for Hause: $50 impound, $135 boarding, $500 civil penalty, $3,653.10 restitution, and euthanasia (unanimous)
• Imposed penalties for Kratos: $50 impound, $135 boarding, $500 civil penalty, $3,653.10 restitution, and euthanasia (unanimous)
• Deferred decision on museum xeriscape project pending funding plan and risk management review
• Agreed to seek funding for a consultant to pursue federal funding for Highway 97 passing lanes

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a finance meeting to review the ARPA budget (excluding Spence Mountain), consider insurance requirements for economic development grants, discuss using opioid settlement funds for juvenile construction matching, address weed spraying costs on county-leased property, review the general fund, and consider a downtown association membership invoice.

• ARPA budget overview; Spence Mountain not included in allocation
• Consider insurance threshold for Economic Development Grant Program
• Juvenile KCR Construction $1M matching funds from opioid settlements; first Distributor payment $91,402.77
• Weed spraying invoice $627.94 for Steen Sports Park leased property
• Downtown Association membership invoice dated 08-29-22

The Board of Commissioners approved a $1,000 Downtown Association membership invoice unanimously. They discussed but did not decide on allocating ARPA funds for the Spence Mountain Project, changing insurance requirements for the Economic Development Grant Program, or funding the Juvenile KCR Construction project. They agreed to pay $627.94 for weed spraying at Steen Sports Park from the General Fund Non-Departmental for this year.

• Approved $1,000 Downtown Association membership invoice (unanimous)
• Agreed to pay $627.94 for weed spraying at Steen Sports Park from General Fund Non-Departmental
• Discussed but did not decide on allocating ARPA funds for Spence Mountain Project
• Discussed but did not decide on changing insurance requirements for Economic Development Grant Program
• Discussed but did not decide on funding Juvenile KCR Construction matching funds

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, consider several personnel requests (a remote DDA III position, a law clerk, and a juvenile FTE increase), review a Waste Management fee increase, discuss a KBBH lease, get a Bly Water Project update, and discuss Nimrod Park.

• Waste Management fee increase with rate schedules for inside and outside the UGB effective 10/1/2022
• Request for .5 FTE remote DDA III position
• Request for a law clerk in the District Attorney's office
• Request for a Juvenile FTE increase
• KBBH lease discussion

The Board of Commissioners approved three HR department requests (a .5 FTE remote DDA III, a Law Clerk, and a Juvenile FTE increase) unanimously. They also agreed to direct staff to put proposed recycling service rate increases for outlying areas through the formal Business Meeting process, with adjustments for Lakeshore Drive residents and excluding Running Y. Additionally, the Board discussed the Nimrod Park property transfer and agreed to draft a letter explaining the decision, with no intent to restore the park.

• Approved HR requests: .5 FTE remote DDA III, Law Clerk, Juvenile FTE increase (unanimous)
• Instructed staff to process recycling rate changes for Pine Grove 1&2, Shield Crest, Running Y, and Lakeshore Drive through formal Business Meeting
• Agreed to exclude Running Y from recycling rate increase due to their own processing
• Directed Commissioner Henslee to draft a letter explaining Nimrod Park transfer and Board's intent not to restore it as a park

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and purchases, including a $74,760 contract for parking lot repairs at Project Homefront, a $41,830.12 quote for a new pickup truck, and multiple domestic well grant agreements totaling $65,094.88. They will also vote on a land partition plat dedicating right-of-way on Clear Sky Drive and appoint a member to the Library Advisory Board.

• Approve $74,760 contract with WEBB Asphalt for Project Homefront parking lot repairs
• Approve $41,830.12 quote from Butler Ford for a 2023 ½-ton pickup
• Approve $65,094.88 in domestic well grant agreements for seven recipients
• Approve amendment reducing Nyseth well grant by $8,426.00
• Approve signing of Land Partition 63-21 dedicating Clear Sky Drive right-of-way

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including the purchase of a 2023 Ford pickup, selection of a quote for public health emergency preparedness programming, appointment of Judith Izzo to the Library Advisory Board, amendments and agreements for domestic well grants, a contract for parking lot repairs, and a land partition plat. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved quote from Butler Ford for one 2023 ½-ton 4x4 extended cab pickup (unanimous)
• Approved quote for Functional Needs and Accessibility: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Programming Project (unanimous)
• Appointed Judith Izzo to the Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to the Domestic Well Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Klamath County Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved contract between Community Corrections and WEBB Asphalt for Project Homefront parking lot repairs (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of land partition plat for dedication of right of way, Land Partition 63-21 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, consider several personnel reclassifications, and discuss a benefits package exception. They will also review a Jackson County grinder request, an ODOT handicap ramp easement, and a potential office closure.

• Weed control reclassifications for PW chemical applicator and vegetation manager
• Sheriff's Office clerk reclassification
• Community Corrections leadership benefits package exception
• Jackson County grinder request
• ODOT handicap ramp temporary easement

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several personnel reclassification requests, including weed control positions and a Sheriff's Office clerk, as well as a leadership benefits package for Community Corrections. They also authorized up to $90,000 for a used grinder from Jackson County. The Board declined to accept ODOT's $750 offer for a temporary easement and denied a request to close county offices during an employee BBQ.

• Approved Chemical Applicator reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved Vegetation Manager reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office Clerk reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved Community Corrections Leadership Benefits Package (unanimous)
• Approved preapproval to purchase used grinder from Jackson County up to $90,000 (unanimous)
• Declined ODOT's $750 offer for temporary easement for ramp improvements
• Denied office closure during employee BBQ (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, sitting as County Counsel, will hold a public meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss two items: KBBH - Washburn Way Properties and the Chemult Park Lease. The agenda is brief and contains no detailed proposals or dollar amounts.

• Approve minutes from August 16, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of KBBH - Washburn Way Properties
• Discussion of Chemult Park Lease

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to terminate the Chemult Park lease due to violations, initiating a 90-day termination period. They also agreed by consensus that revised contract documents for KBBH Washburn Way Properties looked good and authorized exploring a year-to-year lease for the former DD Services building top floor with KBBH.

• Approved termination of Chemult Park lease due to violations, starting 90-day notice (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus that KBBH Washburn Way contract revisions looked good
• Authorized exploring a year-to-year lease with KBBH for former DD Services building top floor on Vandenberg

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to consult with legal counsel about current or likely litigation. This is a closed meeting; no decisions are scheduled for public discussion.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for legal consultation
• Closed to media and public; only general subject disclosed

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $382,377 contract with SHN and Associates for a stormwater master plan, plus several other items including a first public hearing on an animal control ordinance, signing a final order for a zone change, approving domestic well grants, and accepting a veterans affairs grant.

• Approve $382,377 contract with SHN and Associates for stormwater master plan
• First hearing on Ordinance #51.09 revising animal control code (Chapter 403)
• Sign final order for CLUP/ZC 4-22 rezoning 4.77 acres from Suburban Residential to Light Industrial
• Approve $111,824.37 in domestic well financial assistance grants to 8 recipients
• Approve $128,162 pass-through grant from Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with SHN and Associates to develop a Stormwater Master Plan, held the first public hearing on proposed Ordinance 51.09 (no public comment), and signed the final order for a prior land-use approval (CLUP/ZC 4-22). They also approved domestic well financial assistance grant agreements, a veterans grant, and liquor license renewals for multiple businesses. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved contract with SHN and Associates for Stormwater Master Plan consulting services (unanimous)
• Held first hearing on proposed Ordinance 51.09; no public comment received (unanimous)
• Signed final order for CLUP/ZC 4-22 on tax lots 1500, 1600, 1800 (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs pass-through grant for Klamath County Veterans Services (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewals for 27 establishments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 business meeting (unanimous)
• Approved order form for project management and workflow automation software (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a deliberation session on a solar ordinance. The agenda lists only call to order, deliberations, and adjournment, with no specific details on the ordinance's content or proposed action. This appears to be a discussion item, not a final vote or public hearing.

• Solar ordinance deliberation

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the solar ordinance as rewritten, with a change defining consultation evidence as minutes from meetings with ODF&W or the Irrigation District or a written position statement from them. The ordinance had been revised after public comments and will be brought back for signature.

• Approved solar ordinance as rewritten (unanimous)
• Defined consultation evidence as meeting minutes or written position statements from ODF&W or Irrigation District

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider two major land-use requests. One involves a zoning and comprehensive plan map change for an 80-acre property near Northridge Drive to allow a dwelling while avoiding buried asbestos. The other is a request for a Goal 4 exception to build a 906-acre solar facility with battery storage south of Highway 66.

• CLUP/ZC 5-22 SCHELL: Change 80 acres from Forest to Residential and Residential to Forest near Northridge Drive and Old Fort Road
• CLUP 3-22 HAYDEN MOUNTAIN PV2 LLC: 906-acre solar facility, 160 MW AC, 160-MW lithium-ion battery storage
• Solar facility to connect to PacificCorp 230-kV JC Boyle to Copco transmission line
• Property includes 2.5 acres with buried asbestos from North Ridge Estates cleanup
• Public comments and other business items on agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, consider human resources changes for the DDS department, review a contract termination, discuss small parcel disposal and a property purchase, and decide on a grant application for the Foothills Multi-Use Path Extension. They will also discuss a gate order and a request to use county property for overflow parking.

• DDS Assessor FTE change and DDS Director reclassification requests
• Opengov contract termination request
• Small parcel disposal and purchase of 5359 Shasta Way
• Foothills Multi-Use Path Extension (ODOT) grant application
• Topper Ave gate order and overflow parking request

The board unanimously approved the purchase of 5359 Shasta Way, with funds from the road operating budget not to exceed $300,000. They also approved two HR requests (DDS Assessor FTE change and DDS Director reclassification) and agreed to send a 30-day termination letter to Opengov. Discussions included small parcel disposal, a grant application for the Foothills Multi-Use Path, and a letter to property owners about the Topper Ave Gate Order, but no formal action was taken on these items.

• Approved purchase of 5359 Shasta Way (unanimous, funds from road operating budget, not to exceed $300K)
• Approved DDS Assessor FTE change (unanimous)
• Approved DDS Director reclassification (unanimous)
• Agreed to send 30-day termination letter to Opengov
• Agreed to proceed with legal process for small parcel disposal (no formal vote)
• Agreed to support Public Works application for ODOT grant for Foothills Multi-Use Path
• Agreed to send letter to property owners regarding Topper Ave Gate Order
• Agreed to allow Commissioner Henslee to work with Randy Shaw on overflow parking plan

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and agreements, including bids for Project Homefront renovations, a new bridge truck, and various intergovernmental agreements. They will also approve the second quarter transient room tax distribution and several grant agreements.

• Accept $450,000 bid from Concept and Design Construction LLC for tiny homes at Project Homefront
• Accept $154,380 bid from LIT Workshop Inc for Murphy bed systems at Project Homefront
• Accept $74,760 quote from Webb Asphalt & Sealing for parking lot repair at Project Homefront
• Approve $1,000,706.36 transient room tax distribution for Q2 2022
• Approve $202,247 in change orders for Tingley Lane Transfer Station rebuild

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved bids for parking lot repair, Murphy beds, and 10 tiny homes for Project Homefront, a Community Corrections transitional housing program where tenants will pay rent. They also approved a new Freightliner bridge truck, extended the Discover Klamath tourism contract, and authorized the Fairgrounds to accept state grant funding for capital improvements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved quote for parking lot repair at Project Homefront (unanimous)
• Approved bid for Murphy beds for Project Homefront (unanimous)
• Approved bid for 10 tiny homes for Project Homefront transitional housing (unanimous)
• Approved quote for one new Freightliner bridge truck (unanimous)
• Approved second-quarter transient room tax distribution (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Discover Klamath tourism contract (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with City of Klamath Falls (unanimous)
• Authorized Fairgrounds to accept state grant for capital improvements (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, discuss the purchase of property at 3319 So. 6th St., and hold a livestock hearing between Shelby Reynolds and Destiny Marks. The agenda includes a protected information item, and the meeting is open to the public.

• Purchase of 3319 So. 6th St.
• Livestock hearing: Shelby Reynolds v. Destiny Marks at 10:30 a.m.
• Approval of minutes from 08-02-22 meeting
• Protected information item

The Board authorized the purchase of 3319 S 6th St using ARPA funds for OSU Extension, with Commissioner Henslee opposing. They also held a livestock hearing and found a dog guilty of killing, imposing fines and fees. The Board discussed but did not decide on removing a citizen's information from the grant page.

• Approved purchase of 3319 S 6th St for $929,591 from ARPA funds (2-1)
• Found dog guilty of killing in Shelby Reynolds v. Destiny Marks (unanimous)
• Imposed civil penalty of $500, boarding fees $150, impound fee $100, restitution $100 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an Administrative Advisory Committee meeting to discuss ideas and suggestions for changing the current procurement policy. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine procedural matters.

• Discussion on changing current procurement policy

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to discuss a waste management rate increase, a fairgrounds loan, project management software, a second round of well grant funding, a fire mitigation grant follow-up, and a Midland community feasibility study. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no final votes listed.

• Waste Management rate increase discussion
• Fairgrounds loan from risk funds
• Project management software discussion
• Second round of domestic well financial assistance grant discussion
• Fire mitigation grant follow-up from prior work session

The Board unanimously approved a $3,000 purchase of Smartsheet workflow software for the Finance Department, funded equally from Domestic Well and ARPA grants. They also directed staff to proceed with a proposed 8.2% waste management rate increase and to clean up incomplete well grant applications. A letter of intent for a Midland community well feasibility study was authorized, while a fire mitigation grant committee decision was paused for a week.

• Approved $3,000 Smartsheet software purchase (unanimous)
• Directed Waste Management to move forward with 8.2% rate increase and recycle service changes
• Authorized cleanup of 35 incomplete well grant applications and news release
• Agreed to proceed with letter of intent for Midland well feasibility study
• Paused fire mitigation grant committee decision for one week

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a department head meeting to discuss several administrative items, including changing the county's domain to .gov, altering the annual employee evaluation schedule, and a new Findem service. The agenda also includes an open enrollment reminder and other county business. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed; the items are discussion topics only.

• Changing domain to .gov
• Concept: changing annual evaluation schedule
• Discussion/explanation of new Findem service
• Open enrollment reminder

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the PSU Klamath County Housing Needs Assessment Report, presented by Aliza Tuttle and Karen Cellarius, and hear from Alex Campbell of Oregon Housing & Community Services about CDBG-DR infrastructure funding. They will also hear from Greg Austin about the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge and Vincent Belleci about the Nimrod Park issue. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• PSU Klamath County Housing Needs Assessment Report presentation
• CDBG-DR Infrastructure funding discussion with Oregon Housing & Community Services
• Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge update by Greg Austin
• Nimrod Park issue discussion with Vincent Belleci
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2022 meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes. They heard a housing needs assessment report, discussed $1.7M in wildfire recovery funding, and considered a proposed 3,000-acre land purchase by the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge. Commissioners expressed opposition to the refuge expansion and questioned the housing study's focus. A citizen requested an investigation into the transfer of Nimrod Park, but the board took no action.

• Approved minutes from July 27, 2022 Work Session (unanimous)
• No formal decisions made on housing needs assessment, wildfire funding, refuge land purchase, or Nimrod Park issue

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold its second and final public hearing on proposed Ordinance #95.00, which would refer to voters the question of prohibiting psilocybin product manufacturers and service centers in unincorporated areas. The board is also expected to sign the ordinance and refer it to the November 8, 2022 election. Other agenda items include approving contracts, grants, and right-of-way acquisitions.

• Final hearing and adoption of Ordinance #95.00 to refer psilocybin prohibition to voters (publication cost $142.80)
• Accept $23,266.67 quote from American Made Enterprises for cleanup at 2847 Laverne, Klamath Falls
• Approve $15,000 MOU for Oregon Timber Counties Coalition participation
• Approve $137,108.96 in Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant agreements for 9 recipients
• Approve FLAP agreements for Westside Road ($167,250 match, $526,046 grant) and Clover Creek ($174,486 match, $476,209 grant) chip seal projects

The Board unanimously approved Ordinance #95.00, which regulates psilocybin product manufacturers and service center operators, after holding a second and final public hearing with no public comment. The ordinance will be referred back to voters, as it was previously voted against in a state election. The Board also approved several other items, including agreements for road projects, software contracts, and a property donation to Klamath Community College.

• Approved Ordinance #95.00 on psilocybin manufacturers and service centers (unanimous)
• Approved cleanup quote at 2847 Laverne (unanimous)
• Approved resolution setting hearing dates for Ordinance #51.09 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Oregon Timber Counties Coalition participation (unanimous)
• Approved three 5-year contract extensions with Helion Software (unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved FHWA agreements for Westside Road and Clover Creek chip seal projects (unanimous)
• Approved MOA to purchase Extension Service District property and donate to Klamath Community College (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will convene a public meeting to approve prior minutes, conduct a livestock hearing in the case of Gingerich v. Sherman, and discuss an ARPA grant and KBBH Washburn Way properties. The agenda is brief and includes both routine and substantive items.

• Livestock hearing: Gingerich v. Sherman
• ARPA grant discussion
• KBBH - Washburn Way Properties discussion
• Approval of minutes from 07-19-22 meeting

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a livestock hearing and unanimously found two dogs, Twitch and Polly, guilty of killing livestock owned by Jared Gingerich. The board approved a $1,000 civil penalty ($500 per dog) and $9,800 in restitution, which includes double restitution for all livestock as allowed by statute. The ARPA Grant and KBBH Washburn Way Properties items were not addressed.

• Approved minutes from last Counsel meeting (unanimous)
• Found Twitch and Polly guilty of killing livestock (unanimous)
• Imposed $1,000 civil penalty ($500 per dog) and $9,800 restitution (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to discuss real property negotiations for Washburn Way Properties and to consult with legal counsel about the ARPA Grant, including current or likely litigation. This is a closed meeting; media may only report the general subject. No decisions are expected to be made publicly.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property negotiations (Washburn Way Properties)
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for legal consultation on ARPA Grant
• Meeting at 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR, conference room #214

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, consider a Sheriff's Office sick donation request, review and sign deeds for property transfers, and discuss a policing services contract for the Urban Growth Boundary with the City Police Department. They will also discuss Title III funding, a possible second round of well grants, and approve payment for hydrant usage.

• Approve minutes from July 26, 2022 meeting
• Sheriff's Office time donations request
• Deed selling property to Klamath County (Extension Service District)
• Discussion on policing services contract for UGB with City PD
• Approval to pay City of Klamath Falls invoice for hydrant usage

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including a $215,000 property purchase from the Extension Service District, a deed gift to Klamath Community College, a Sheriff's Office time donation request, and a policy change allowing the HR Director to approve certain leave requests. They also discussed but did not vote on potential City PD patrols in the UGB, Title III funding reallocation, a second round of well grants, and a tobacco-free campus policy.

• Approved Sheriff's Office time donations request (unanimous)
• Approved HR policy change to remove BOCC from approval process (unanimous)
• Approved $215,000 property purchase from Extension Service District (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign MOU with Extension Service District (unanimous)
• Approved payment of City of Klamath Falls hydrant usage invoice (unanimous)
• Approved deed gifting property to Klamath Community College (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including an update on the Oregon Living With Fire program, a Klamath Basin water solution, and temporary use permits. They will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Oregon Living With Fire update presented by Kurt Thomas
• Letter to 3 counties regarding fire safety
• Klamath Basin Water Solution discussion
• Temporary Use Permits discussion led by Randy Shaw
• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2022 meeting

The Board discussed a proposed Klamath Basin water master plan and expressed support for moving forward, directing Public Works to work with Brown & Caldwell to bring back a scope and estimated fee. They also agreed to let Randy Shaw work with the Planning Department on temporary use permits for construction shacks. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a work session.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Directed Public Works to prepare scope and fee for water master plan with Brown & Caldwell
• Agreed Randy Shaw should work with Planning Department on TUP for construction shacks

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider funding requests, including $60,000 for a generator at the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens' Center and ARPA-funded payroll for a grants manager through 2026. They will also discuss an SRS election process and a letter of support for Western Landowners Alliance and Heart of the Rockies Initiative. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and other county business.

• $60,000 funding request for Klamath Basin Senior Citizens' Center building generator
• ARPA payroll: Grants Manager 50% through 12/31/2026, approx. $186,000
• DDS Scanner allocation $18,600, $4,946.52 remaining
• SRS election process discussion
• Letter of support for Western Landowners Alliance and Heart of the Rockies Initiative

The Board unanimously approved extending ARPA payroll funding for the Grants Manager position through 2026 and for the DDS scanner position, and approved the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) election allocating timber receipts 85% to Title I, 8% to Title II, and 7% to Title III. A funding request from the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens' Center for a $60,000 generator was discussed but not approved; the Board encouraged applying for a second-round ARPA grant instead.

• Approved extending ARPA payroll for Grants Manager (50% through 12/31/2026, ~$186,000) and DDS scanner ($4,946.52) (unanimous)
• Approved SRS election: 85% Title I, 8% Title II, 7% Title III (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Discussed but did not approve $60,000 generator request for Klamath Basin Senior Citizens' Center; encouraged ARPA grant application

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider two land-use requests. The first is a proposal to change the comprehensive plan designation and zoning on 4.77 acres on Johns Avenue from residential to light industrial to allow a mini-storage facility. The second is a request to develop a 10-space RV campground with possible cabins on Mountain Lakes Drive, which is already zoned for such use. The meeting will also include public comments and other business.

• Rezone 4.77 acres on Johns Avenue from Suburban Residential (RS) to Light Industrial (IL) for mini-storage (CLUP/ZC 4-22)
• Develop 10-space RV campground and up to 4 cabins on Mountain Lakes Drive (COMM 2-22)
• Public hearing on both requests
• Meeting at Room 219, 305 Main Street, Klamath Falls

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review continued discussion regarding the Discover Klamath contract. The board will also consider authorizing a property manager to sign for 3319 South Sixth St.

• Discover Klamath contract details (continued from previous week)
• Authorization for Property Manager to sign for 3319 South Sixth St.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold the second and final public hearing on proposed Ordinance 94.00, which aims to encourage Oregon to negotiate with Idaho about relocating the state border to include parts of Oregon in Idaho. Following the hearing, the board may adopt the ordinance, which would establish Chapter 108 of the Klamath County Code. The board will also consider several other items, including a $474,531.44 purchase of a new Camel Flusher Truck, a 10% rate increase for Republic Services' franchise agreement, and multiple grant agreements.

• Final hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance 94.00 (Border Relocation Board) - publication costs $139.22
• Accept quote from Western Systems for one new Camel Flusher Truck - $474,531.44 from Road Department Equipment Reserve
• Approve Amendment #4 to Republic Services franchise agreement - 10% rate adjustment effective Sept 1, 2022, estimated $3,000 additional annual franchise revenue
• Approve resolution increasing capital asset threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 (individual) and $10,000 to $20,000 (infrastructure)
• Approve ARPA grant agreement for Healthy Klamath - $74,000

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance #94.00, establishing Chapter 108 of the Klamath County Code to create a Border Relocation Board. The board will study the impacts of a potential border move, which would require an act of Congress and negotiations between Oregon and Idaho. The board also approved several administrative items, including a new flusher truck, a capital asset threshold resolution, and multiple agreements.

• Adopted Ordinance #94.00 creating Border Relocation Board (unanimous)
• Approved quote from Western Systems for one Camel Flusher Truck (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution RE2023-002 revising County capital asset threshold (unanimous)
• Appointed Rick Hillman to River Pine Estates Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #4 to franchise agreement with Republic Services for solid waste (unanimous)
• Approved 401(a) plan agreement with Nationwide Financial Services (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved American Rescue Act grant agreement and Domestic Well grant agreements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that, if referred to voters, could prohibit psilocybin product manufacturers and service centers in unincorporated areas. The board will also hold a public hearing and consider an order to annex property into the Chemult Rural Fire Protection District. Other business includes approving minutes, a proclamation, a fairgrounds HVAC quote, and several contract amendments.

• Public hearing on proposed Ordinance #95.00 to prohibit psilocybin manufacturers and service centers in unincorporated areas; second hearing set for Aug 2, 2022
• Public hearing and order to annex property owned by David and Jacqueline McDaniel into Chemult Rural Fire Protection District
• Accept quote of $19,308 from Seasons Change for heat and air unit replacement at Exhibit Hall #2, Klamath County Fairgrounds
• Correct Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant agreements: South Suburban Sanitation District amount corrected to $15,459.75; total fiscal impact $98,029.27
• Approve Amendment #3 to KCPH-OHSU personal services agreement, extending term to June 30, 2024, with max $16,900 expense

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the annexation of property into the Chemult Rural Fire Protection District and held the first public hearing on proposed Ordinance #95.00, which would place a measure on the next election ballot. The board also approved a quote for HVAC replacement at the fairgrounds and several contract amendments.

• Approved minutes from July 12, 2022 business meeting (unanimous)
• Proclaimed July 17-23, 2022 as Pretrial, Probation and Community Supervision Week
• Approved annexation into Chemult RFPD (unanimous, OR2023-004)
• Held first hearing on Ordinance #95.00 (unanimous)
• Accepted quote from Seasons Change for heat/air unit replacement at Exhibit Hall #2 (unanimous)
• Approved correction to Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Steen Sports Park Tourism Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #3 to KCPH-OHSU Personal Services Agreement (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a public meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss the OSU Extension property. The agenda is brief and includes only these items, with no other substantive actions listed.

• Approve minutes from July 12, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of OSU Extension property

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved donating the OSU Extension property to Klamath Community College (KCC) for a child care facility, with a reversionary clause requiring the property to return to the county if not used for that purpose. The county will purchase the property for $250,000 using ARPA funds, adding to $500,000 previously donated for the project, totaling $750,000. The property will remain in KCC's name, and the transfer process will be finalized by Rick Vaughn and Dr. Gutierrez.

• Approved donation of OSU Extension property to KCC for child care with reversionary clause (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 ARPA funds for property purchase, bringing total ARPA contribution to $750,000
• Authorized Rick Vaughn to work with Dr. Gutierrez to finalize the property transfer

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to consult with legal counsel about current or likely litigation. The session is closed to the public and media, and no decisions are expected to be made publicly.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(H) for legal consultation
• Closed to media and public
• Location: Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, consider a museum curator reclassification, and discuss time donations for the DDS department. They will also continue discussions on the Discover Klamath contract and consider letters of support for Chiloquin's Safe Routes to School grant and a storm drainage detention basin for Sunset Village.

• Museum Curator Reclassification request
• Time Donations DDS request
• Discover Klamath contract details discussion
• Letter of support for Chiloquin's 2022 Safe Routes to School grant application
• Letter to Sunset Village residents about storm drainage detention basin

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several items unanimously, including a museum curator reclassification, time donations for DDS, emergency pest control funding, a support letter for Chiloquin's Safe Routes to School grant, and a storm drainage letter with a modification. The Discover Klamath contract discussion was continued to next week.

• Approved museum curator reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved time donations for DDS (unanimous)
• Approved $14,962 emergency pest elimination quote from All Natural Pest Elimination (unanimous)
• Approved signing support letter for Chiloquin's Safe Routes to School grant (unanimous)
• Approved signing Sunset Village storm drainage letter with item 9 struck (unanimous)
• Continued Discover Klamath contract discussion to next week

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to deliberate on a solar ordinance. The agenda lists only the call to order, deliberations, and adjournment, with no specific details on the ordinance's content or any other items. This appears to be a focused discussion session.

• Deliberation on solar ordinance

The Board of Commissioners discussed the proposed solar ordinance but did not make a final decision. They agreed to have staff revise the ordinance on two issues raised by Commissioner DeGroot, then publish the draft for 15 business days of written public comments. The Board will reconvene on August 23 to deliberate and decide.

• Directed staff to revise solar ordinance on state sign-off and mitigation plan issues
• Set 15 business days for written public comments on revised draft
• Scheduled Board deliberation and decision for August 23 at 3pm

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving minutes and a Public Works FTE increase. They will also discuss the Discover Klamath contract for tourism services, consider applying for a Third Thursday grant, and review potential second-round ARPA funding.

• Approve minutes from 07-05-22 meeting
• Public Works FTE increase request
• Approval to submit application for Third Thursday
• Discover Klamath contract details discussion
• Authorize Commissioner DeGroot as voting delegate at NACo 2022 Annual Conference

The Board unanimously approved purchasing property at the corner of Hilyard and Hwy 39 from the Extension Service District for up to $250,000 in American Rescue Plan funds, to be donated to Klamath Community College for a childcare center. The Board also approved several other items, including a Public Works FTE increase, a Third Thursday application, paying an Oregon Living with Fire invoice, and appointing a new EPA liaison. A second round of ARPA funding was discussed with a timeline set for applications later this year.

• Approved purchase of Hilyard/Hwy 39 property for up to $250,000 in ARPA funds for KCC childcare (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works FTE increase (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Third Thursday application (unanimous)
• Approved paying Oregon Living with Fire invoice with Title III funds/interest (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Henslee as EPA Community Grants liaison (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner DeGroot as voting delegate at NACo conference (2-0, DeGroot abstained)
• Approved signing Clean Lake Ewauna letter to Tribal Council (unanimous)
• Agreed to second round ARPA funding timeline: applications open first week of November

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, sitting as County Counsel, will hold a public meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss a psilocybin ordinance. The agenda is brief and includes no other substantive items.

• Approve minutes from July 5, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of psilocybin ordinance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the psilocybin ordinance language and ballot title as presented, authorizing the Chair to sign the ballot title. The board will publish the ordinance for public review and comment. A discussion about acquiring a retired county pickup truck for commissioner use was deferred to a future administrative meeting.

• Approved psilocybin ordinance language and ballot title (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign the ballot title
• Deferred vehicle acquisition discussion to administrative meeting

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss real property transactions. The session is closed to the public and media, per Oregon law, and is for deliberations with designated negotiators.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property negotiations
• Session at Government Center, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold its first public hearing on proposed Ordinance #94, which aims to have Oregon negotiate with Idaho to move the border and include parts of Klamath County in Idaho. The board will also consider several Sheriff's Office purchases, including a UTV and two patrol vehicles, and approve multiple grant agreements and other routine items.

• First hearing on Ordinance #94 to pursue Oregon-Idaho border relocation; final hearing July 26
• Sheriff's Office purchase of 2023 Polaris Ranger UTV with tracks for $37,676.70 from Klamath Basin Equipment
• Sheriff's Office purchase of two 2022 Ford F-150 pickups, not to exceed $140,000
• Resolution setting hearings on proposed Ordinance 95.00 to potentially ban psilocybin manufacturers and service centers
• Approval of $2,678,704.60 grant from Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for illegal marijuana market enforcement

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including the purchase of a 2023 Polaris Ranger and two 2022 Ford F-150s for the Sheriff's Office, a body camera service agreement with Reveal Media, and a grant agreement for the Illegal Marijuana Market Grant Program. The board also held the first hearing on Proposed Ordinance #94 and set hearing dates for an annexation request and Proposed Ordinance 95.00 relating to psilocybin. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved purchase of 2023 Polaris Ranger Northstar Ultimate Crew with Tracks (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2-2022 Ford F-150 Crew Cab 4x4 (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office service agreement with Reveal Media for body cameras (unanimous)
• Approved Criminal Justice Commission Illegal Marijuana Market Grant Program agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to promissory note with Fire District #3 (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County American Rescue Act Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (unanimous)
• Held first hearing on Proposed Ordinance #94 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a landfill air permit presentation, a proposed fee increase for garbage services, and a contract for Tri-County lobbying. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes from the previous meeting and other county business.

• Landfill air permit presentation by Chad Darby of Maul Foster & Alongi
• Proposed fee increase for Republic/Wilderness garbage services
• 2022 Klamath County proposed new fee schedule effective 8.1.22
• Added containers letter from Republic WG Klamath County (updated 6.24.22)
• Tri-County lobby contract discussion

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a work session on July 6, 2022, where they heard presentations on a proposed 10% garbage fee increase by Republic Services and on landfill air permit changes. No formal votes were taken; the fee increase was discussed as informational, and the board requested more information on the tri-county lobby contract.

• Approved minutes from June 29, 2022 work session
• Heard presentation on landfill air permit changes (no action)
• Discussed Republic Services proposed 10% fee increase (no action)
• Discussed tri-county lobby contract; requested more information

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a routine administrative meeting. They will approve minutes from the previous meeting, consider a support letter for a KID grant application, and discuss the Livestock Hearings Officer position. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approve minutes from June 28, 2022 meeting
• Discuss support letter for KID grant application
• Discussion on Livestock Hearings Officer

The board unanimously approved signing a letter of support for a KID grant application. They also discussed appointing a hearing officer for livestock hearings, with Commissioner DeGroot offering to ask the Justice Court if she would handle them. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved signing support letter for KID grant application (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 28, 2022 admin meeting
• Discussed appointing livestock hearings officer; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider routine approvals including minutes, employee service awards, equipment purchases, appointments, and agreements. Notable items include a $300,000 contribution to a joint project with the City of Klamath Falls for a static jet display at Veterans Park, and several equipment purchases for Public Works and the Sheriff's Office.

• Approve MOU with City of Klamath Falls for $300,000 toward $600,000 Veterans Park jet display (ARPA funds)
• Accept quote for Caterpillar Model 150 motor grader with V-plow at $376,801.90 from Peterson Cat
• Accept quote for Camel Flusher truck at $462,531.44 from Western Systems
• Approve purchase of 2022 Honda CRV for Sheriff's Office at $27,951.85 plus trade-in of 2017 Jeep Patriot
• Approve $1,498,750 in public health grant funding from Oregon Health Authority (Amendment #8 to IGA #169517)

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several equipment purchases, including a Caterpillar motor grader and a Camel flusher truck, as well as the purchase of a 2022 Honda CRV for the Sheriff's office. They also appointed three members to the Predatory Animal Control District Board, vacated two lots in Sprague River Pines, and approved multiple agreements, including a logo use agreement and amendments to intergovernmental agreements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved quote #200677-01 from Peterson Cat for a Caterpillar motor grader with Henke Lift Folding V-Plow (unanimous)
• Approved quote from Western Systems for a Camel flusher truck (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a 2022 Honda CRV from Klamath Falls Honda (TAG Honda) for Sheriff's office (unanimous)
• Appointed Timothy O’Connor, Martin Heim, and Charles Mourer to Predatory Animal Control District Board (unanimous, OR2023-001)
• Vacated Lots 6 and 7, Block 4, Sprague River Pines Tract 1029 (unanimous, OR2023-002)
• Approved logo use agreement with Klamath Falls Downtown Association (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #8 to IGA #169517 for financing public health services with Oregon Health Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to approve minutes from the May 17 meeting and discuss a psilocybin ordinance and an ONA-CBA (likely a collective bargaining agreement). The agenda is brief and includes only these items.

• Approve minutes from May 17, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of psilocybin ordinance
• Discussion of ONA-CBA

The Board unanimously approved the ratified ONA-CBA agreement. They also directed County Counsel to draft and notice a psilocybin ordinance for review, with the intent to potentially opt out of Measure 109, while tabling further discussion to the next week.

• Approved ONA-CBA agreement (unanimous)
• Directed County Counsel to draft and notice a psilocybin ordinance for review
• Tabled psilocybin ordinance discussion to next week

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a livestock hearing, a chip seal request from the City of Merrill, a grant application for Merrill's Safe Routes to School, a detention pond issue in Sunset Village, and a continued discussion on cyber insurance policy. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and a presentation from Discover Klamath.

• Livestock hearing: Hall vs Jones at 10:30 AM
• City of Merrill chip seal request
• Merrill Safe Routes to School grant application letter of support
• Detention pond issue in Sunset Village
• Cyber insurance policy discussion continued

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved up to $50,000 to complete the Merrill Chip Seal Project, authorized a letter of support for the Safe Routes to School grant, and found a dog guilty of chasing livestock with a $100 civil penalty. They also agreed to move forward with a cyber insurance policy at the $2 million level and discussed a detention pond issue, agreeing by consensus with Commissioner DeGroot's direction.

• Approved up to $50,000 for Merrill Chip Seal Project (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Henslee to sign Safe Routes to School grant letter of support (unanimous)
• Found dog guilty of chasing livestock, imposed $100 civil penalty (unanimous)
• Agreed to move forward with CowBell cyber insurance at $2 million level

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss labor negotiations, as permitted by Oregon law. The session is closed to the public and media, except for stating the general subject. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations
• Meeting at Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will discuss converting a vacant Animal Control Officer position to an AC Patrol Deputy, consider funding requests for the Klamath Senior Center and a roundabout art project, and review options for purchasing the South Sixth Street property. They will also consider raising the capital asset threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 and hear updates on ongoing finance work.

• Convert vacant Animal Control Officer to AC Patrol Deputy, estimated cost $7,486.91/year
• Funding request: Klamath Senior Center general support $15,000
• Funding request: Brett Way Roundabout Art Project $74,000
• Purchase of South Sixth Street property, closing in July, fairgrounds funding options
• Raise capital asset threshold from $5,000 to $10,000

The Board of Commissioners approved a $950,000 loan from Risk Funds to the Fairgrounds for the purchase of the South Sixth Street property, with a 2% interest rate over 25 years. The Board also approved converting an Animal Control Officer position to a deputy, funded $7,500 to the Klamath Senior Center, and $74,000 for the Brett Way Roundabout Art Project. Additionally, the Board agreed to raise the capital asset threshold from $5,000 to $10,000.

• Approved $950,000 loan to Fairgrounds for South Sixth Street property (2-0, Henslee abstained)
• Approved converting Animal Control Officer position to deputy, fiscal impact $7,486.91 (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 support for Klamath Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved $74,000 for Brett Way Roundabout Art Project using ARPA revenue loss dollars (unanimous)
• Agreed to raise capital asset threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Amendment #5 to the intergovernmental agreement with Oregon DHS/OHA for Klamath County Public Health, despite five public comments opposing it. The board also approved multiple supplemental budget resolutions, agreements, and grants, including a new liquor license recommendation for Fast Mart KF Inc. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Amendment #5 to Public Health agreement 157110 (unanimous)
• Adopted supplemental budget resolutions BR2022-049 through BR2022-054 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Klamath Community College Foundation DBA Klamath IDEA for economic development (unanimous)
• Approved domestic well financial assistance grant agreements (unanimous)
• Approved two agreements with Klamath Watershed Partnership for noxious weed control (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to agreement C03212 with Multnomah Education Service District (unanimous)
• Approved three contract amendments with KBBH for batterer intervention, residential monitoring, and mentor services (unanimous)
• Approved KCDDS application for ODDS CME ARPA grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners met to approve the minutes from the previous session and address administrative items. The board voted to approve the BPIP Agreement and to submit a letter of support prohibiting menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes. Additionally, the board considered a human resources exception request for the DA Education Completion Program.

• Approval of BPIP Agreement
• Submission of letter supporting prohibition of menthol in cigarettes
• Human Resources exception to policy for DA Education Completion Program

The board approved three items: minutes from the last meeting, an exception to policy for the DA Education Completion Program, and the BPIP Agreement. The BPIP Agreement passed 2-0 with Commissioner Henslee abstaining due to a conflict of interest. They also approved a letter of support prohibiting menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes. No other substantive decisions were made; cyber insurance was discussed but not decided.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved exception to policy for DA Education Completion Program (unanimous)
• Approved BPIP Agreement (2-0, Henslee abstained)
• Approved letter of support prohibiting menthol in cigarettes (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to deliberate on real property transactions with designated negotiators. 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)(e) for real property negotiations
• Session at 9:30 a.m. in Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving prior minutes and discussing several personnel and policy items. They will review an exception to policy for the Sheriff's Office, a step increase for the Chief Deputy DA, and community corrections staffing. The board will also hear an insurance review for the 22/23 year, a grant opportunity for Developmental Disabilities, and a proposed MOU with the city for a veterans park static display. Discussions will continue on KCC childcare and a Downtown Association ex-officio board member appointment.

• Exception to policy for Sheriff's Office (Atchley Step 5)
• Department request for Chief Deputy DA step increase (Step 3)
• Community corrections staffing request
• Klamath County 22/23 insurance review with Great Basin Insurance
• MOU with city for Veterans Park static display

The Board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the City for a static display of an F-15 jet at Veterans Park, allocating $300,000 from ARPA funds. They also approved $170,863.94 in HB4004 funding for behavioral health retention and recruitment, and several personnel actions. Discussions on insurance renewals and a potential KCC childcare property purchase were held without final decisions.

• Approved MOU with City for Veterans Park F-15 display, $300k from ARPA (unanimous)
• Approved HB4004 funding of $170,863.94 for retention and recruitment (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office exception to policy (unanimous)
• Approved step increase for DDA employee (unanimous)
• Authorized insurance renewals pending review of vehicle values (consensus)
• Agreed to negotiate sale of OSU Extension parcels to KCC for childcare (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve the distribution of $854,257.76 from the sale of tax-foreclosed properties. The board will also adopt Ordinance 51.09, which revises animal control regulations to place operations under the Sheriff’s Office, and approve a $135,110 engineering contract for the East Side RV Expansion project. Additionally, the board will hold public hearings on the legalization of Pickett Road and approve several supplemental budget resolutions.

• Order to distribute $854,257.76 from the sale of tax-foreclosed properties
• Adoption of Ordinance 51.09 revising County Code Chapter 403 for Animal Services and Dog Control
• Approval of $135,110 contract with Rhine-Cross Group, LLC for East Side RV Expansion engineering services
• Public hearing and order to legalize a portion of Pickett Road
• Approval of $9,000 MOU with Roe Review and Support Services for District Attorney prosecution support

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and unanimously approved an order to legalize a portion of Pickett Road (OR2022-016). The board tabled Ordinance #51.09, which would revise animal services and dog control code, after the Sheriff requested changes and Commissioner Henslee asked for more review time. Six supplemental budget resolutions were approved unanimously, along with several contracts and agreements, including a Sheriff's MOU with Lake County Community Justice and a contract for the Fairgrounds RV expansion.

• Approved order to legalize portion of Pickett Road (OR2022-016) (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance #51.09 revising animal services and dog control code (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution in COVID19 Pandemic Grant Fund (BR2022-043) (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution in General Fund – DA's Office and DA Special Revenue Fund (BR2022-044) (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution in General Fund – Justice Court and Non-Departmental Funds (BR2022-045) (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution in Public Health Fund (BR2022-046) (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution in General Fund – Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Court Security (BR2022-047) (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution in Developmental Disabilities Fund (BR2022-048) (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss labor negotiations, as permitted under Oregon law. The session is closed to the public and media, and no decisions are expected to be made publicly.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations
• Session at 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR, conference room #214

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review department requests and administrative items. Discussion topics include a prosecution support services MOU and the Chemult water issue.

• Finance temporary employee conversion request
• Crescent Community Club Agreement
• HB 4004 Grant Award
• Proposed MOU for Prosecution Support Services
• Chemult Water Issue

The Board approved a finance temp employee conversion, facility use agreements with Crescent Community Club and City of Chiloquin, an MOU with Roe Review and Support Services, and reassigned liaison duties. They also agreed to move forward with a proposal for HB 4004 grant funds. A discussion about donating land to Klamath Community College for childcare was deferred to next week.

• Approved finance temp employee conversion (unanimous)
• Approved facility use agreements with Crescent Community Club and City of Chiloquin (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Roe Review and Support Services at $50/hour (unanimous)
• Approved liaison reassignments effective June 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Agreed to proceed with HB 4004 grant proposal through blue sheet process
• Deferred decision on donating land to KCC for childcare

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including selling 67 tax-foreclosed properties, adopting budgets for the Drainage, Extension, and Library Service Districts, and approving contracts for tourism, utility locating, and law enforcement services. The board will also make appointments to various boards and approve routine minutes.

• Order to sell 67 tax-foreclosed properties, potential revenue $259,500
• Adopt Drainage Service District budget of $3,000,000 with $24 per tax lot assessment
• Adopt Extension Service District budget of $1,753,652 with $0.15 per $1,000 tax rate
• Contract with USIC Locating Services for underground utility locating, $35,313
• Amendment to law enforcement agreement with City of Chiloquin, $83.33/hour, up to $40,000

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the Klamath County budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, along with the budgets for the Drainage, Extension, and Library Service Districts, and imposed the associated taxes. The board also approved several contracts and appointments, including a tourism promotion proposal from Discover Klamath over Commissioner DeGroot's opposition.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 Klamath County budget and appropriations (unanimous)
• Imposed and categorized FY 2022-23 Klamath County taxes (unanimous)
• Adopted Drainage, Extension, and Library Service District budgets and taxes (unanimous)
• Approved Discover Klamath tourism promotion proposal (2-1, DeGroot opposed)
• Approved USIC Locating Services proposal and contract for utility locating (unanimous)
• Approved Lake County youth detention intergovernmental agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Chiloquin law enforcement services agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus county real estate (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a funding request for public art at the Brett Way roundabout, an expired drainage service district agreement with the US Bureau of Reclamation, and grant opportunities for the fairgrounds. No final votes are scheduled; the agenda is primarily discussion-oriented.

• Funding request from Healthy Klamath for Brett Way roundabout art project
• Discussion of expired USBR drainage service district agreement
• Fairgrounds grant discussion with GRANT AWARDS.PDF document
• Approval of minutes from May 25, 2022 meeting

The Board agreed to continue maintaining the drainage service district as if the 1995 agreement with the US Bureau of Reclamation were still in effect, allowing Public Works to respond to emergencies and proceed with planned piping projects. They also approved the Fairgrounds' acceptance of already-awarded grant funds for a new maintenance shop, and agreed to discuss a $74,000 funding request for the Brett Way roundabout art project at the next Finance Meeting.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Agreed to maintain drainage system status quo despite expired USBR agreement
• Approved Fairgrounds acceptance of grant funds from SCOEDD, Northwest Farm Credit Services, and Business Oregon
• Agreed to discuss $74,000 art project funding request at next Finance Meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review updates on the Domestic Well Grant and HB 4004 grant. The meeting also includes a request for a $5,000.00 Klamath Promise Scholarship and an order to appoint members to the Falcon Heights Water & Sewer District Board.

• Domestic Well Grant update
• HB 4004 Grant review
• $5,000.00 Klamath Promise Scholarship request
• Appointment of Falcon Heights Water & Sewer District Board members

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved the domestic well grant committee's recommendations, a $5,000 award to Klamath Promise, and appointments to the Falcon Heights Water & Sewer District Board. They discussed but did not finalize a plan for the HB 4004 juvenile grant, asking staff to return with a specific proposal. Liaison assignments were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved domestic well grant committee recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 award to Klamath Promise from Economic Development dollars (unanimous)
• Approved order appointing members to Falcon Heights Water & Sewer District Board (unanimous, OR2022-114)
• Approved minutes from May 31, 2022 administrative meeting
• Tabled HB 4004 grant proposal for juvenile department until staff returns with specific plan
• Deferred liaison assignments to next week's meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a new fee schedule for the Animal Control Department (RE2022-024) after a public hearing with no comment, updating fees to align with current statute. The board also adopted several supplemental budget resolutions for FY 2021-2022, including the Risk Management Fund (BR2022-025), Transient Room Tax/Fairgrounds/Tourism funds (BR2022-026), General Fund divisions (BR2022-027), and Juvenile Department (BR2022-028). Additional approvals included a first hearing on Ordinance #51.09, appointments to the Ambulance Advisory Committee, an externship agreement with Oregon Institute of Technology, and amendments to Moss Adams audit agreements.

• Approved new Animal Control fee schedule (RE2022-024) unanimously
• Adopted supplemental budget for Risk Management Fund (BR2022-025) unanimously
• Adopted supplemental budget for Transient Room Tax, Fairgrounds, Tourism funds (BR2022-026) unanimously
• Adopted supplemental budget for General Fund divisions and Museum (BR2022-027) unanimously
• Adopted supplemental budget for Juvenile Department (BR2022-028) unanimously
• Approved first hearing on Ordinance #51.09 unanimously
• Appointed Jim Davidson, Matt Hitchcock, Dawn Case to Ambulance Advisory Committee (OR2022-109) unanimously
• Approved ODOT High Visibility Overtime Enforcement grant application unanimously

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will review and potentially approve several personnel, budget, and funding items. These include District Attorney office personnel changes, ARPA funding requests, and various community funding requests. The board will also discuss a proposal for the Spence Mountain buildout and updates on domestic well grants.

• Chief Deputy District Attorney position: $20,710.08
• Reclassification of Eve Rogers to Deputy Medical Examiner at $62.00/hr, requiring $74,373 additional budget
• Budget resolution to correct $97,013 overstatement in personnel budget
• ARPA funding requests: ESRI software, conference reimbursement $1,400
• Funding requests: $300,000 for F-15 static display, $7,500 for Discover Klamath conference, $4,131 for Oktoberfest, $100,000 for SCOEDD, Klamath Promise scholarships

The Board unanimously approved using approximately $95,000 in extra budget funds to cover District Attorney personnel requests. They also agreed to move forward with a $55,000 GIS ESRI app funded by ARPA, and unanimously awarded $25,000 to SCOEDD after requesting a presentation. The Board approved several smaller funding items, including $4,131 for KCEDA Octoberfest and $1,400 for a grant conference reimbursement, while deferring decisions on the Domestic Well Grant and Spence Mountain buildout.

• Approved $95K in DA personnel requests using extra budget funds (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with $55K GIS ESRI app funded by ARPA
• Approved $25K funding for SCOEDD (unanimous)
• Approved $4,131 for KCEDA Octoberfest (unanimous)
• Approved $1,400 grant conference reimbursement from ARPA (unanimous)
• Approved starting permit fee discount program at $2M, accepting requests up to $1M until funds received
• Approved $100K carryover to Juvenile Capital Fund
• Approved $5,000 Klamath IDEA funds for high school pitch competition

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a request for a Public Health FTE increase and an HB 4004 grant award. The meeting also includes a livestock hearing regarding Stonier vs Carter.

• HB 4004 Grant Award
• Public Health FTE Increase request
• Livestock Hearing: Stonier Vs Carter
• Drainage Service District USBR expired agreement review

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held an administrative meeting where they approved several items, including a library time donation request and a Public Health FTE increase. They also accepted a HB 4004 grant for Juvenile Department behavioral health, with further discussion on fund dispersal. In a livestock hearing, the Board found seven dogs guilty of chasing cattle and imposed a $500 penalty per dog, totaling $3,500, and required the remaining dogs to be confined.

• Approved minutes from May 24, 2022 Admin Meeting
• Agreed to invite KID and Bureau to Work Session on drainage agreement
• Accepted HB 4004 grant funding for Juvenile Department
• Approved Library Time Donation Request (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health FTE Increase (unanimous)
• Found 7 dogs guilty of chasing livestock, imposed $500/dog penalty totaling $3,500 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several items including a priority noxious weed grant, wetland delineation contracts, and budget resolutions for IT and the Law Library. The agenda also includes approvals for zoning changes and a sidewalk easement on Shasta Way.

• Approval of a $32,433 ODA Priority Weed Grant for noxious weed control
• Contract award to Rabe Consulting for wetland delineation services estimated at $55,000
• Direct appointment of ZCS Engineering & Architecture for design services not to exceed $40,000
• Budget resolution for IT department personnel and maintenance costs totaling $50,475
• Zoning change for 3.5 acres from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Rabe Consulting for wetland delineation and mitigation permit services for multiple county sites, along with an on-call consultant list for future small environmental contracts. They also adopted two supplemental budget resolutions, approved a US Bank authorized signers form, a direct appointment for architectural and engineering design services, a grant agreement with the Oregon Department of Agriculture for noxious weed control, and a permanent slope easement for sidewalk construction on Shasta Way. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Rabe Consulting proposal for wetland delineation and mitigation permit services (unanimous)
• Approved on-call service list of consultants for small environmental contracts (unanimous)
• Adopted supplemental budget resolution for IT and non-departmental funds, BR2022-023 (unanimous)
• Adopted supplemental budget resolution for Law Library Fund, BR2022-024 (unanimous)
• Approved US Bank authorized signers form (unanimous)
• Approved direct appointment for architectural and engineering design services (unanimous)
• Awarded and executed contract with Rabe Consulting for wetland services (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement with Oregon Department of Agriculture for weed control (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to approve prior meeting minutes, hear a livestock hearing between Harrington and Allison, and consider a request for a support letter for Oregon Tech's Regional Innovation Hub planning grant proposal. The agenda also includes a report from the Klamath Film Industry Liaison and other county business. No formal votes are listed on the agenda beyond the minutes approval.

• Livestock hearing: Harrington vs Allison
• Oregon Tech Regional Innovation Hub planning grant proposal — request for support letter
• Report from Court Cannick, Klamath Film Industry Liaison
• Approve minutes from May 11, 2022 meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a livestock hearing and found a dog guilty of killing a rabbit, imposing $1,105 in fees and restitution. They also unanimously approved a support letter for Oregon Tech's Regional Innovation Hub planning grant proposal. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved minutes from last Work Session meeting
• Found dog guilty of killing livestock and imposed $1,105 in fees (unanimous)
• Approved support letter for Oregon Tech Regional Innovation Hub planning grant (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss information exempt from public inspection under lawyer-client privilege. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled; the session is closed to the public and media.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) for lawyer-client communications
• Closed to media and public
• Meeting at Government Center, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider a request from Hayden Mountain PV2 LLC for an exception to Statewide Planning Goal 4 (Forestry) to allow a conditional use for a 906-acre solar facility with battery storage. The facility would generate 160 megawatts and include lithium-ion battery storage. The site is about 7 miles south of Highway 66. The meeting also includes staff items, other business, and public comments.

• CLUP 3-22 Hayden Mountain PV2 LLC: exception to Goal 4 for 906-acre solar facility
• 160 MW solar facility with 160-MW lithium-ion battery storage (4-hour duration)
• Connection to existing PacificCorp 230-kV JC Boyle to Copco transmission line
• Site located ~7 miles south of HWY 66 near milepost 32, parcels R-4005-00000-00100 and R-4105-00000-01100

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will review and potentially approve several administrative items, including new positions in the District Attorney's office, a social media strategy, a tax delinquent list, and a payment processing agreement for the Sheriff's Office. The board will also discuss funding for Solid Ground via Veterans Services and a truck contribution to Klamath Medical Marijuana (KMM).

• Department request for Chief Deputy District Attorney position
• Department request for seasonal law clerk in District Attorney's office
• Approval of Permitium license agreement for Sheriff's Office
• Tax delinquent list presented by Tax Collector/Property Manager
• Funding Solid Ground via Veterans Services and truck contribution to KMM

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved $15,000 in pass-through funding for Solid Ground to support equine therapy for veterans, and authorized the Sheriff to sign a user license agreement with Permitium LLC for online weapons permit applications. They also approved a seasonal law clerk position and agreed to proceed with a social media strategy. A request for a Chief Deputy District Attorney position was withdrawn for further discussion at a finance meeting.

• Approved $15,000 pass-through funding for Solid Ground veterans services (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to sign Permitium LLC user license agreement for online weapons permit applications (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal law clerk position (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Agreed to proceed with social media strategy
• Agreed to bring tax delinquent list write-off for approval at a Business Meeting
• Withdrew motion for Chief Deputy District Attorney position; to discuss at Finance Meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a proposed Solar Ordinance to protect farmland and wildlife habitat. The agenda also includes supplemental budget resolutions for the Clerk and Sheriff's offices, as well as various contract approvals.

• Adoption of the Solar Ordinance for the Land Development Code
• Supplemental budget for Clerk's office: $3,706 increase in Elections and $26,938 increase in Recording
• Sheriff's Office purchase of a 2022 Polaris ATV for $29,105.96 using grant funds
• Purchase of 10 vehicular radio repeaters for the Sheriff's Office for $28,987.40
• Three change orders for Tingley Lane Transfer Station totaling $371,433

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an order appointing Dave Henslee as Klamath County Commissioner Position 1. The board also approved two supplemental budget resolutions, authorized sheriff's purchases, set public hearing dates for code revisions, and approved multiple agreements. The solar ordinance was tabled for further discussion in a work session.

• Appointed Dave Henslee as Klamath County Commissioner Position 1 (unanimous)
• Adopted supplemental budget resolution for Clerk budget BR2022-021 (unanimous)
• Adopted supplemental budget resolution for Sheriff's Office BR2022-022 (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to purchase 2022 Polaris General XP 1000 Deluxe (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 10 vehicular repeaters for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Tabled solar ordinance for work session with Planning Commission and County Counsel
• Set two public hearing dates for revisions to Klamath County Code Chapter 403 (RE2022-023, unanimous)
• Approved lease with State of Oregon and multiple intergovernmental agreements (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss labor negotiations, as permitted under Oregon law. The session is closed to the public and media, and no decisions are expected to be made publicly.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations
• Session at 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR, room #214

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will review and likely vote on several human resources actions, including a signing bonus for a DDA position, reclassification of a legal assistant, promotions for DDS staff, and FTE increases for the museum and public health departments. They will also consider a library time donation request and an HR Instagram page request. The meeting is primarily administrative, with no major policy or budget items listed.

• DDA signing bonus request
• Legal assistant reclassification
• DDS promotions (Meyer and Foltz)
• Museum FTE increase
• Public Health FTE increase

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all eight human resources requests presented by Amanda VanRiper, including a signing bonus for the District Attorney's office, a legal assistant reclassification, a DDS promotion and policy exception, FTE increases for the museum and public health, and a library time donation request. The board also approved the minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting. No other business was discussed.

• Approved DDA signing bonus (unanimous)
• Approved legal assistant reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved DDS promotion (unanimous)
• Approved exception to policy for DDS promotion (unanimous)
• Approved museum FTE increase (unanimous)
• Approved public health FTE increase (unanimous)
• Approved library time donation request – Dasher 3rd request (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 10, 2022 admin meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several items including a grant application to recover lost tax revenue from the 2020 242 Fire. The agenda also includes decisions on transient room tax distributions and various service contracts.

• Resolution to apply for an $871,329.00 grant for lost tax revenue due to the 2020 242 Fire
• Distribution of $548,381.00 in Transient Room Tax funds
• Contract with Northcore USA LLC for Bly Water and Sanitary District system replacement up to $1,543,855.58
• Agreement with Cedar Trails Special Road District for chip and crack sealing services for $10,945.00 income
• Intergovernmental agreement amendment for a $19,495.00 patrol boat engine replacement

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to apply for a grant from the Department of Revenue for reimbursement of lost tax revenue, an order for the first quarter transient room tax distribution, a budget resolution for internal services, and several agreements including an internship program, road sealing services, engineering contract, exclusive negotiating agreement, boat engine purchase, Spence Mountain acquisition amendment, and a water system construction contract. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved grant application for lost tax revenue reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved transient room tax first quarter distribution (unanimous)
• Adopted budget resolution for internal services (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Basin Partners Internships Program (unanimous)
• Approved chip and crack sealing services agreement with Cedar Trails Special Road District (unanimous)
• Approved contract with ZCS Engineering for Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved exclusive negotiating agreement with Rocky Mountain Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $19,495 amendment for patrol boat engine (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, sitting as County Counsel, will hold a public meeting to approve the minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting and conduct a livestock hearing in the case of Frank Stonier versus Faith Carter. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Livestock hearing: Frank Stonier v. Faith Carter
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2022 meeting

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a livestock hearing and unanimously found two dogs, Willow and Rosie, guilty of chasing livestock owned by Frank Stonier. The board imposed impound, boarding, and civil penalty fees totaling $715 for Willow and $705 for Rosie, and required the dog owner, Faith Carter, to sign an affidavit confining the dogs. The minutes from the May 10, 2022 Counsel Meeting were also approved.

• Approved minutes from May 10, 2022 Counsel Meeting
• Found dogs Willow and Rosie guilty of chasing livestock (unanimous)
• Imposed fees on Willow: $50 impound, $165 boarding, $500 civil penalty, total $715
• Imposed fees on Rosie: $25 impound, $165 boarding, $500 civil penalty, total $705
• Required dog owner to sign affidavit confining dogs to prevent running at large or harming people/livestock

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss real property transactions. The session is closed to the public and media, and no decisions will be made publicly.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property negotiations
• Meeting at Government Center, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss several items, including an update on the Spence Mountain acquisition project, a pre-season fire report from Fremont-Winema National Forest and Oregon Department of Forestry, and a Veterans program update. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the previous meeting and other county business.

• Spence Mountain acquisition project update with management plan document
• Annual pre-season fire report from Fremont-Winema National Forest and Oregon Department of Forestry
• Veterans Park F15 static display discussion with City of Klamath Falls
• Veterans program update from BTS
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2022 meeting

The Board of Commissioners gave a tentative supportive commitment of $300,000 in ARPA funds for an F-15 static display at Veterans Memorial Park, contingent on the City Council also committing $300,000, and will discuss the request at a Finance Meeting. The Board also agreed to proceed with the Spence Mountain acquisition project after hearing an update, and endorsed BTS's expansion of out-of-district services, including the new Basin Connect program and Sunday on-demand service. The annual fire pre-season report was presented, noting staffing shortages, and the Board offered support. No formal votes were recorded; all actions were agreements or endorsements.

• Tentatively committed $300,000 for F-15 display, pending City match and Finance Meeting
• Agreed to proceed with Spence Mountain acquisition project
• Endorsed BTS expansion of out-of-district services and new programs
• Approved minutes from last meeting

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners meets for a routine session to approve previous minutes and review code enforcement matters. The agenda contains no specific dollar amounts, project names, or detailed policy proposals. The meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on on-site judgments and administrative approvals.

• Approval of minutes from the last meeting
• Review of Code Enforcement/On-Site Judgments

The Board discussed how to handle money judgments from code enforcement and onsite citations that attach as liens on property. Commissioner DeGroot will work with staff to develop a policy on when to pursue habitual offenders, and the Board agreed to explore adopting state wastewater rules into county code. No formal votes were taken; the minutes were approved.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Directed staff to draft a policy on pursuing code enforcement liens (discussion, no vote)
• Agreed to explore amending county code to adopt state wastewater rules (discussion, no vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, consider two personnel exceptions (a patrol rehire and a DDA reclassification), discuss parking issues near the library, and review a funding request for an OSU economic study. The agenda includes several items that may involve decisions on policy exceptions and funding.

• Exception to policy for patrol rehire
• Reclassification request as exception to policy for DDA
• Parking issues in lot across from library
• Request for funding: OSU economic study

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved up to $15,000 from American Rescue Plan funds for an OSU Extension economic study, pending contributions from Modoc and Siskiyou counties. They also approved two HR policy exceptions, a DEQ permit extension recommendation for Rogue Transfer, and discussed but did not vote on library parking issues.

• Approved exception to policy for patrol rehire (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification request exception to policy for DDA (unanimous)
• Approved up to $15,000 from ARP funds for OSU economic study (unanimous)
• Approved written recommendation for DEQ permit extension for Rogue Transfer (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing multiple supplemental budget updates for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, including changes to Public Health and General funds. The meeting also includes discussions on various county contracts, appointments, and a public hearing regarding Pickett Road.

• Public hearing for 2021-2022 supplemental budget resolutions
• Adoption of Public Health fund supplement with $3,354,908 increase in revenues and expenditures
• Adoption of Public Works Federal and County School fund supplements totaling over $8.7 million
• Contract award to Unifirst Corporation for shop supplies at a cost of $3,251.04
• Contract with Findem.ai for recruitment services at an annual cost of $9,900

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two supplemental budget resolutions for FY 2021-2022, covering the Public Health Fund, General Fund, Public Works Federal Fund, and County School Fund. They also adopted budget resolutions for the Veterans, Internal Service, and Surveyor funds, and approved several contracts including treatment court peer support services, a facility use agreement with the Senior Center, and a library 3D printer policy. All votes were unanimous with Commissioners Morris and DeGroot present.

• Approved supplemental budget for Public Health Fund and General Fund (BR2022-015)
• Approved supplemental budget for Public Works Federal Fund and County School Fund (BR2022-016)
• Adopted budget resolution for Veterans Fund (BR2022-017)
• Adopted budget resolution for Internal Service Fund – Finance (BR2022-018)
• Adopted budget resolution for Surveyor Fund (BR2022-019)
• Approved contract with Tayas Yawks for Treatment Court Peer Support Services
• Approved facility use agreement with Klamath Basin Senior Citizens' Center and Public Health
• Approved Klamath County Library 3D Printer Use Policy and Procedure

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several personnel matters. They will consider a step increase for a foreman, a remote position in Public Works, and continue questions about the hiring freeze. The agenda is administrative and does not include public hearings or major policy decisions.

• Foreman step increase request from Human Resources
• Public Works remote position request
• Hiring freeze questions continued from last week
• Domestic Well Grant Program discussion with Finance

The Board approved two HR requests: a step increase for a Road Foreman and a remote position for Public Works, both unanimously. They also agreed to lift the hiring freeze effective July 1, allowing posting and interviewing to resume now with start dates after that. For the Domestic Well Grant Program, they decided to pay contractors directly after inspection, with a 25% deposit, and directed staff to draft an agreement.

• Approved Road Foreman step increase (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works remote position (unanimous)
• Agreed to lift hiring freeze effective 7/1, with posting/interviewing now
• Set Domestic Well Grant payment process: contractor direct pay after inspection, 25% deposit
• Directed drafting of grant agreement with specific language

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will decide on several contracts and agreements, including a $2.37 million sidewalk replacement project, a $55,000 transfer for juvenile capital project planning, and multiple solar PILOT agreements. They will also consider vacating several lots and approving various service agreements.

• Award $2,372,635 contract to Rocky Mountain Construction for 2022 Homedale Rd Sidewalk Replacement
• Transfer $55,000 from Capital Projects fund for Juvenile Capital Project A&E work
• Approve 20-year PILOT agreements with Cherry Creek Solar ($2,520/yr), Linkville Solar ($19,600/yr), Pine Grove Solar ($9,800/yr), Round Lake Solar (amount not specified)
• Approve $333,150 three-year sub-station agreement with Klamath Community College for Sheriff's Office liaison
• Vacate lots in Villa St. Clair, Klamath Falls Forest Estates, Irish Bend, and Sprague River Pines subdivisions

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved nine 20-year Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements with solar companies, which the Assessor stated would generate roughly $64,000 annually. The board also awarded and executed a contract for the 2022 Homedale Rd sidewalk replacement project, approved a budget resolution for the Juvenile Capital Project, and approved four lot vacations. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 9 solar PILOT agreements (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Rocky Mountain Construction for Homedale Rd sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Executed contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for Homedale Rd sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Adopted budget resolution BR2022-014 for Juvenile Capital Project (unanimous)
• Approved electrical upgrades at Stilwell Arena for fair vendors (unanimous)
• Approved 4 lot vacations (OR2022-095 through OR2022-098) (unanimous)
• Approved KCSO sub-station agreement with Klamath Community College (unanimous)
• Approved drainage easement for 1-C-5 drain (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, sitting as County Counsel, will hold a public meeting to approve minutes and discuss a potential property purchase. The agenda is brief and contains no detailed information about the property or the terms of the potential purchase.

• Potential property purchase

The Board of Commissioners approved a motion to authorize the property manager to move forward with a counter offer on a specified property. The motion was made by Commissioner DeGroot, seconded by Commissioner Morris, and passed unanimously. County Counsel noted that a contract with details would follow if the purchase proceeds. The minutes from the April 5, 2022 Counsel meeting were also approved.

• Approved minutes from April 5, 2022 Counsel meeting
• Authorized property manager to proceed with counter offer on specified property (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to deliberate with designated negotiators about real property transactions. The session is closed to the public and media, per Oregon law, and is the only item on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property negotiations
• Closed to media reporting on deliberations
• Meeting at 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget committee hearing to deliberate on and approve the county budget, impose and categorize taxes, and certify taxes. The agenda includes public comment and is otherwise focused on the budget approval process.

• Deliberation on county budget
• Budget approval
• Impose and categorize taxes
• Certify taxes
• Public comment

The Klamath County Budget Committee unanimously approved the FY 2022-2023 budget of $247,034,418. They also approved adding two Deputy District Attorney positions funded by House Bill 5006 instead of ARPA funds, and set the tax rate at $1.7326 per $1,000 for the general fund and $0.05 for the Museum Fund.

• Approved $247,034,418 budget for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved adding two Deputy District Attorneys funded by HB 5006, not ARPA (unanimous)
• Imposed ad valorem tax rate of $1.7326 per $1,000 for general fund and $0.05 for Museum Fund (unanimous)
• Certified taxes for General, Veterans, and Museum Funds (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with presentations from three community members on topics including a wellness program, election integrity and CARES Act funding, and election transparency and illegal marijuana grows. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and handle other county business.

• Presentation by William Barnes on 'Red Is The Road To Wellness'
• Presentation by Reta Vining on election integrity and CARES Act funding
• Presentation by Todd Gessele on election transparency and illegal marijuana grows
• Approval of minutes from the March 30, 2022 meeting

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a work session on April 27, 2022, approving the minutes from the previous meeting. No other formal decisions were made. Public comments were heard from Reta Vining on election integrity and from Todd Gessele on illegal marijuana grows, but the Board took no action on these topics, with commissioners directing speakers to work with the County Clerk and noting ongoing efforts with the Sheriff and other offices.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will discuss internal HR matters, including sick leave donations and a hiring freeze. The agenda includes a review of proposed code and fee revisions, access for the Chiloquin Mill Site, and a variance request for Bonanza Ambulance. Additionally, the board will address the allocation of funds from House Bill 5202 and a Foothills RFP.

• Discussion of proposed code and fee revisions
• Bonanza Ambulance Variance Request
• House Bill 5202 Tax Allocation
• Access For Chiloquin Mill Site
• Foothills RFP ENA

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several administrative items, including sick leave donations, a DDS temporary position extension, and a solid waste policy exception. They also agreed to proceed with processing a variance resolution for Bonanza Ambulance, granted access to the Chiloquin Mill site for riparian studies, and approved the use of $643,000 from House Bill 5202 for wildfire relief, with a revised distribution. The board also discussed but did not finalize changes to the Animal Services Code and the Foothills project ENA.

• Approved sick leave donations (unanimous)
• Approved DDS temporary position extension (unanimous)
• Approved exception to solid waste policy (unanimous)
• Agreed to proceed with Bonanza Ambulance variance resolution
• Granted access to Chiloquin Mill site for riparian studies
• Agreed to use $643,000 from HB 5202 for wildfire relief, removing vector from distribution
• Approved Fairgrounds Facebook page with Jessica Chastain as admin
• Agreed to revisit hiring freeze next week after Budget Committee

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider two zone changes and a proposed solar ordinance. One request would rezone 3.5 acres on Crest Street from residential to light industrial for a construction business and mini-storage. Another would rezone 0.5 acres on Cottage Street from commercial to medium density residential for a new home. The solar ordinance would set siting standards for commercial solar facilities, excluding them from prime soils and crucial winter range areas.

• CLUP/ZC 1-22: Rezone 3.50 acres on Crest Street from RM to IL for office/shop and mini-storage
• CLUP/ZC 2-22: Rezone 0.50 acres on Cottage Street from CG to RM for a single-family dwelling
• CLUP 8-20: Proposed ordinance for commercial solar facility siting standards
• Solar ordinance would exclude Class 1-3 soils and Crucial Winter Range areas

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle finance items including grant updates, a reimbursement request, and a railroad funding request. Senator Merkley's office has asked whether the county will accept being the applicant for three railroad grant requests currently submitted by KCEDA, since KCEDA is not an eligible recipient. The board will also discuss a new road district, intern costs, and a CAFFA grant application resolution.

• Tourism grant request of $100,000 and traditional grant cycle update
• Railroad grant requests from KCEDA may be switched to county as applicant under CRISI program
• Oregon Tech intern costs: $250-$720 per week, less than $10,000 for 13 weeks
• Klamath County Road District: split money into new district per HB 2174, open new bank account
• CAFFA grant application resolution needs chair signature by May 1, 2022

The Board approved funding for Klamath Ice Sports' Locker Room and Sport Court Flooring Project from the $100,000 Tourism Grant, and accepted the Tourism Grant Committee's recommendations for the traditional cycle. They also approved paying an Economic Development grant reimbursement to Viowiess Co, agreed to act as pass-through for three railroad funding requests, approved hiring Oregon Tech interns for well inspections, paid Association of O&C Counties dues, and authorized the CAFFA grant application resolution.

• Approved $100,000 Tourism Grant to Klamath Ice Sports for Locker Room and Sport Court Flooring Project (unanimous)
• Accepted Tourism Grant Committee's recommendations for traditional grant cycle (motion passed)
• Approved paying Economic Development grant reimbursement to Viowiess Co (commissioners agreed)
• Agreed to act as pass-through agency for 3 railroad funding requests from KCEDA (commissioners agreed)
• Approved hiring Oregon Tech interns at $360/week for 20 hours or $720/week for 40 hours (consensus)
• Approved payment of $13,324.28 Association of O&C Counties dues from General Fund (motion passed)
• Authorized Chair to sign CAFFA Grant Application Resolution (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold final public hearings and vote on forming the Klamath County Road Service District and annexing property into the Crescent Sanitary District. They will also adopt supplemental budgets, including a $4.6 million COVID-19 pandemic grant fund adjustment, and approve several purchases and agreements.

• Formation of Klamath County Road Service District (countywide)
• Annexation of property into Crescent Sanitary District
• Supplemental budget: $4.6M increase in COVID-19 Pandemic Grant fund
• Supplemental budget: $575,000 for Fairgrounds improvements (food court, RV park, restrooms)
• Sheriff's purchase of 2021 Dodge Durango for up to $65,000

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the formation of the Klamath County Road Service District, which will receive funding from the Secure Rural Schools Act and not change road jurisdiction or maintenance. The board also approved supplemental budgets for the COVID-19 pandemic grant fund and the fairgrounds fund, and annexed property into the Crescent Sanitary District. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved formation of Klamath County Road Service District (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget for COVID-19 Pandemic Grant Fund (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget for Fairgrounds Fund (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of property into Crescent Sanitary District (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and upfit of 2021 Dodge Durango for Sheriff's Patrol Division (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Action Van, LLC for Klamath County Services (unanimous)
• Approved quote from Pelican Electric Sign for fairgrounds sign (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license recommendation for Ponderosa Public House (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, sitting as the Budget Committee, is holding a hearing to discuss the county budget. The agenda includes presentations from the Watermaster and Sheriff's office, covering topics such as special revenue, Title III federal funds, and court facility security. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Public comment period
• Watermaster presentation
• Sheriff presentation
• Sheriff Special Revenue / Title III Federal Funds
• Sheriff Court Facility Security

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a single livestock hearing to address the case of Bath vs Dahl, Bailey-Dinger. The agenda contains only this hearing item along with procedural call to order and adjournment.

• Livestock hearing: Bath vs Dahl, Bailey-Dinger

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts and purchases, including a $1.55 million liquid asphalt award for the 2022 chip seal season, fairgrounds improvements, and a $70,000 ARPA grant to Basin United Soccer Club. They will also appoint a member to a special road district board and approve a jail training agreement with Klamath Community College.

• Award liquid asphalt quote to Albina Asphalt for $1,552,660 for 2022 chip seal season
• Approve $70,000 ARPA grant agreement to Basin United Soccer Club
• Accept $16,649.31 quote from Petris, Inc. for carpet tile at Linman Hall
• Accept $15,924.44 quote from Bully Fence for West Food Court fencing
• Appoint Richard Thomas to Klamath Falls Forest Estates Unit 1 Special Road District Board

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a request for up to $750,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to upgrade the food court at the fairgrounds. They also approved several other items, including a quote for liquid asphalt for the 2022 chip seal season, a contract for engineering services, and the purchase of carpet tile, fencing, and folding chairs for the fairgrounds. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved up to $750k ARPA funding for fairgrounds food court upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved quote award for liquid asphalt for 2022 chip seal season (unanimous)
• Approved Rhine-Cross Group, LLC for engineering design and oversight, RFP #2-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of carpet tile for Linman Hall at fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Approved fencing for West Food Court Expansion Project (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of folding chairs for fairgrounds/event center (unanimous)
• Appointed Richard Thomas to Klamath Falls Forest Estates Unit 1 Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA grant agreement for completed and ready applicant (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to discuss real property transactions, specifically regarding 2127 Arthur Street. The session is closed to the public and media, with only the general subject disclosed. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property negotiations
• Property referenced: 2127 Arthur Street

Board of Commissioners

The Budget Committee is conducting a hearing to receive budget messages for numerous county departments and reserves. The meeting includes discussions on departmental funding ranging from Human Resources to Public Health and Solid Waste.

• Review of budget messages for various county departments
• Discussion of Internal Services Non-Departmental/Equipment Reserve
• Budget review for County Counsel/Risk Management
• Review of Commissioner grants and COVID pandemic grants
• Discussion of Public Health, Fairgrounds, and Museum operating budgets

The Klamath County Budget Committee held a hearing to review the FY 22/23 budget, approving the Internal Services Non-Departmental/Equipment Reserve budget as presented. The committee also approved meeting dates and received the budget message, but deferred voting on elected official compensation recommendations until later. No public comment was made.

• Approved Budget Committee meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved Internal Services Non-Departmental/Equipment Reserve budget (unanimous)
• Deferred vote on elected official compensation recommendations

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss a proposal to add an LED electronic reader board on the Fairgrounds/Event Center property. No formal decision is listed on the agenda; the item is framed as a discussion of intent.

• Discussion of intent to add an LED Electronic Reader Board on the Fairgrounds/Event Center Property
• Approval of minutes from last meeting

The Board approved proceeding with a new 6' x 12' double-sided LED electronic reader board for the Fairgrounds, replacing the obsolete existing one. The total price should not exceed $100,000, excluding permits. The Fair Board had already approved the project. The cost will be part of the supplemental budget being prepared next week. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved proceeding with new LED reader board for Fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Directed Leslie Barlow-Hunter to assist Fairgrounds with bid and quote process

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a bid award for the Bly Water and Sanitary District's water supply replacement. The meeting also includes discussions on several county contracts, grant agreements, and board appointments.

• Accepting $1,543,855.58 bid from Northcore USA LLC for Bly Water and Sanitary District water system replacement
• Approving a $70,000 contract with ASM Affiliates for archaeological monitoring during water system construction
• Approving the Wildfire Hardening Grant Program agreement with Oregon DCBS, not to exceed $31,638
• Approving the Oregon Department of Agriculture Wolf Depredation Grant for $13,332.00
• Authorizing a subscription agreement with LeadsOnline LLC for the Sheriff’s Office

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, sitting as County Counsel, will hold a public meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several administrative items. Agenda items include setting insurance limits for fairgrounds events, reviewing Title III expenditures, and considering revisions to County Code Chapter 403. No specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Fairgrounds insurance limits for events
• Title III expenditures review
• County Code Chapter 403 revisions

The Board agreed to let the Fairgrounds work with an insurance agency to purchase or provide insurance for small vendors, and to consider adding a mutual indemnification clause and removing waiver of subrogation language. They also gave consensus for County Counsel to move forward with proposed changes to County Code Chapter 403 regarding second violations of dogs killing livestock in enclosures. No formal votes were recorded; decisions were made by consensus.

• Agreed to allow Fairgrounds to work with insurance agency for small vendor insurance (consensus)
• Agreed to consider adding mutual indemnification clause for vendor contracts (consensus)
• Agreed to consider removing waiver of subrogation language (consensus)
• Consensus to proceed with County Code Chapter 403 revisions on dog-livestock violations (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve several administrative items, including relocation expenses for the DDA, time donations, and staff reclassifications. They will also discuss out-of-state employee matters, an annexation agreement for county properties, a contract extension with KCEDA, and other county business.

• DDA Relocation Expenses Request
• Library Time Donations
• Admin Manager Reclass
• Management Assistant Reclass
• Annexation Agreement for County Properties

The board unanimously approved several personnel actions, including relocation expenses, time donations, and reclassifications, as well as authorizing Rick Vaughn to sign annexation agreements with the city for county properties. They also approved a contract extension for KCEDA, with a request to add performance expectations language, and approved a corrected invoice payment to Chelsea Brosterhous. No substantive decisions were made on other items, such as the OIT intern proposal, which was deferred for cost details.

• Approved DDA relocation expenses (unanimous)
• Approved library time donations (unanimous)
• Approved admin manager reclass (unanimous)
• Approved management assistant reclass (unanimous)
• Authorized Rick Vaughn to sign annexation agreements (unanimous)
• Approved KCEDA contract extension (unanimous)
• Approved corrected invoice payment to Chelsea Brosterhous (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing on the formation of a county-wide Road Service District. The agenda also includes approving a fuel supply bid, an ARPA grant for Klamath Freedom Foundation, and an agreement with Crook County for epidemiologist services.

• Public hearing on proposed formation of the Klamath County Road Service District
• Bid award for fuel supply, testing, and treatment services to Ed Staub and Sons
• $25,000 ARPA grant agreement for Klamath Freedom Foundation
• Intergovernmental agreement with Crook County for epidemiologist services at $36.47 per hour
• $1,200 expenditure for DDS participation in the Basin Partners Internship Program

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review minutes from the previous meeting and receive an update from Randy Cox of KCEDA. The agenda also includes space for other county business.

• Approval of minutes from the last meeting
• Update from Randy Cox, KCEDA

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no substantive decisions. Randy Cox of KCEDA requested an extension to the agency's contract with the County, but Commissioner DeGroot indicated the request would be considered the following week. The board approved minutes from the last work session and heard an update on economic development projects.

• Approved minutes from last work session
• Deferred KCEDA contract extension request to next week

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will review ARPA budget updates, consider multiple funding requests, and decide whether to extend KCEDA's economic development contract or seek new proposals. They will also discuss a promissory note extension for Fire District #3 and general fund budget ideas.

• $75,000 for Baldwin Museum stairs
• $70,000 for basketball courts at Steen's Sports Park
• $25,000 for Klamath Idea economic development
• $15,000 for Chamber of Commerce job fair
• $25,000 for KRP Data Systems 911 software

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will review several administrative items, including requests to increase full-time equivalent (FTE) positions in Emergency Management and reclassify a position. They will also hear updates on the fairgrounds, approve an equipment purchase for Public Works, consider a vacation request for 7th Avenue in Sprague River, discuss parking issues for Developmental Disabilities, and review Title III reimbursement requests.

• Emergency Management FTE increase (Admin and Mitigation)
• Emergency Management reclassification
• 2022-2023 equipment purchase for Public Works
• 7th Avenue, Sprague River vacation request
• Title III project reimbursement requests

The Board unanimously approved two Emergency Management FTE increases (one administrative, one mitigation) contingent on no General Fund dollars being used. They also approved fairgrounds fencing and carpeting bids, and discussed but did not decide on a reclassification, chair purchases, and Title III reimbursement requests.

• Approved Emergency Management FTE increase (Admin) (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Management FTE increase (Mitigation) (unanimous)
• Approved fairgrounds fencing bid from Bully Fence (unanimous)
• Approved fairgrounds carpeting bid from Petri Inc. (unanimous)
• Discussed Emergency Management reclassification; no vote
• Discussed fairgrounds chair purchase; no vote
• Discussed Title III reimbursement requests; tabled for counsel review

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding its first public hearing on a petition to annex properties into the Crescent Sanitary District, with a final hearing set for April 26. The board will also consider several contracts, including a $350,000 property purchase for the Watermaster Department, a $283,725 dump truck purchase, and a $43,505 peer support services proposal. Appointments to committees and road district boards, a budget correction, and a weed control agreement are also on the agenda.

• First public hearing on annexation into Crescent Sanitary District (publication cost $267.43)
• Property purchase at 3125 Crosby Avenue for Watermaster Department ($350,000)
• Accept proposal from ASM Affiliates for archeological monitoring (Bly water system)
• Accept proposal from Tayas Yawks for peer support services ($43,505)
• Accept quote for 2023 Freightliner dump truck ($283,725)

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including contracts for archaeological monitoring, a dump truck purchase, flooring replacement, and weed control agreements. They also set the final hearing for the Crescent Sanitary District annexation petition and made several appointments to boards and committees.

• Approved ASM Affiliates proposal for archaeological monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved Premier Truck Group quote for 2023 Freightliner dump truck (unanimous)
• Approved Cardinal Flooring quote for 3125 Crosby Building carpet/vinyl replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted Budget Resolution BR2022-011 for Sheriff Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution RE2022-019 establishing Domestic Well Financial Assistance Program Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Nathan Westlund to Klamath River Acres Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Set second and final hearing on Crescent Sanitary District annexation petition (unanimous)
• Approved OR140 at OR66 intersection improvements agreement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss county business, including a funding request from the Klamath Freedom Foundation, an update on water service for the Klamath Falls BMX track, and a livestock hearing. The board will also approve minutes from the last meeting and introduce budget committee members.

• Funding request from Doug Brown, Klamath Freedom Foundation
• Update on installing water service at Klamath Falls BMX track
• 10:30am livestock hearing: Maiss vs Anderson
• Budget committee introductions and reminders
• Approve minutes from last meeting

The Board approved $25,000 in ARPA funding for the Klamath Freedom Foundation event and $4,397.50 for the Klamath Falls BMX Track water service project. In a livestock hearing, the Board found both dogs guilty of killing livestock, imposing fees and restitution. The Board also approved minutes and made budget committee appointments.

• Approved $25,000 ARPA funding for Klamath Freedom Foundation event (unanimous)
• Approved $4,397.50 ARPA contribution to BMX Track water service project (unanimous)
• Found Layla guilty of killing livestock; imposed $657.50 in fees and restitution (unanimous)
• Found Ozzie guilty of killing livestock; imposed $672.50 in fees and restitution (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Feb 9 and Feb 28, 2022 work sessions
• Elected Breanne as budget committee chair, Michelle as vice-chair, Ernie as secretary (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget observations session. The agenda contains only the call to order, budget observations, and adjournment, with no specific items or decisions listed. This appears to be a procedural or discussion-focused meeting rather than one with concrete action items.

• Budget observations session
• No specific contracts, rezonings, or public hearings listed

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle administrative items including approving minutes, a Human Resources grant admin reclassification, a noxious weed grant application, a street vacation request for 6th Street in Fort Klamath, and a support letter for OSU forest extension. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with no major policy decisions or large contracts listed.

• Grant Admin Reclass request from Human Resources
• ODA Priority Noxious Weed Grant Application
• 6th Street (Fort Klamath) vacation request and Hessig Addition street vacation denial
• Sheriff's Office application for Home and Outdoor Expo
• FNR Extension support letter to OSU

The Board denied a petition to vacate 6th Street in Fort Klamath, preserving public river access, and directed staff to explore alternatives. It also approved a grant application for noxious weed equipment, a staff reclassification, and a Sheriff's Office expo booth application. The Board agreed to discuss a threat to staff with Counsel before taking action.

• Denied 6th Street (Fort Klamath) vacation request
• Approved ODA Priority Noxious Weed Grant application (up to $20,000)
• Approved Grant Admin reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office Home and Outdoor Expo application (unanimous)
• Approved FNR Extension support letter (unanimous)
• Agreed to discuss staff threat with Counsel before proceeding

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider authorizing accelerated tax foreclosure on three properties, declare a drought emergency, and approve several contracts and purchases. The agenda also includes multiple lot vacation orders and board appointments.

• Public hearing and order for expedited tax foreclosure on properties at 12768 Larchwood Dr., LaPine; 3317 Derby St., Klamath Falls; 1262 Shadow Ln., Klamath Falls
• Resolution 2022-016 declaring a State of Emergency for exceptional drought (already approved Feb 22)
• Resolution authorizing application for USDA Rural Business Development Grant
• Accept quote for 2022 Outlander DPS 450 4-wheeler for $7,677 from Valley Powersports
• Authorize invitation for bids for 2022 Homedale Road Sidewalks project (engineer's estimate $1.8M-$2M)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review various administrative items including ARPA funding requests and department proposals. Discussions include office restructuring for the District Attorney and property management updates from the Tax Collector.

• ARPA funding request for Baldwin Ventilation
• District Attorney office restructuring proposal
• Discussion of HB5006 regarding Community Development
• Approval to purchase a vehicle
• Proposed agreement with Chelsea Brosterhous

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved payment of AOC dues (excluding the Federal Land Management Committee piece) and authorized the chair to sign an outreach services agreement with Chelsea Brosterhous, both unanimously. They did not approve the District Attorney's restructuring request to add two deputy district attorneys and four support staff, with Commissioner DeGroot unwilling to vote for new positions without sustainable funding. The board also agreed to several administrative items, including forming a grant review committee for the domestic well program, authorizing a grant application for Homefront funds, and supporting an HR software purchase funded by ARPA.

• Approved AOC dues invoice except Federal Land Management Committee piece (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Chelsea Brosterhous for outreach services (unanimous)
• Removed Baldwin Ventilation project from ARPA funding request
• Agreed to form 3-person grant review committee for domestic well program
• Authorized application for Homefront grant (~$250k) from Oregon Housing Service
• Agreed to purchase HR recruitment software for $9,650/year with ARPA funds for 2 years
• Agreed to have Tax Collector work with Public Works to rewrite deeds for unbuildable lots
• Agreed to purchase an SUV for Tax Collector, to be brought back as prior approved

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a quote for a new 2023 Freightliner dump truck and an order to set a hearing date for forming the Klamath County Road Service District. The agenda also includes several appointments to local boards and agreements regarding noxious weed control.

• Accepting a $283,725.00 quote from Premier Truck Group for a new 2023 Freightliner Dump Truck
• Setting the first public hearing for the proposed Klamath County Road Service District for April 5, 2022
• Appointing Amie Bashant to the Klamath Housing Authority Board
• Agreement with U.S. Department of Fish & Wildlife for noxious weed control ($2,500.00 income)
• Agreement with Klamath Falls City Street Division for noxious weed control ($5,000.00 income)

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several routine items, including a quote for a new dump truck, appointments to local boards, and agreements for weed control and tax payment processing. They also set a hearing date for forming a road service district. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these administrative approvals.

• Approved quote for one 2023 Freightliner dump truck (unanimous)
• Set hearing date for Klamath County Road Service District formation (unanimous)
• Appointed Amie Bashant to Klamath Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Brian Schmidthans to Rainbow Park Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Approved noxious weed control agreement with U.S. Fish & Wildlife (unanimous)
• Approved modification to Bureau of Reclamation weed control agreement (unanimous)
• Approved weed control agreement with Klamath Falls City Street Division (unanimous)
• Approved Jack Henry & Associates software/scanning agreement and check scanner purchase (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a USDA grant. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the previous meeting and addressing other county business.

• USDA Grant Discussion

The Board unanimously approved allowing Klamath County to be the applicant for a USDA Rural Business Development Grant requesting $10 million to build a facility that converts waste timber and landfill plastic into fire-resistant building materials. The motion included the understanding that the County may not accept the grant if awarded, and the application was submitted the same day. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved County as applicant for USDA Rural Business Development Grant (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign the grant application with caveat that County may not accept if awarded

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider tentative plan approvals for three subdivisions (Donna's, Eden Gardens, Sunset Village 16th Addition), a conditional use permit for a primitive campground, and a temporary use permit for employee housing. The meeting also includes staff items, other business, and public comments.

• Tentative plan for 7-lot Donna's Subdivision near HWY 70 and HWY 140E to correct property line issues
• Tentative plan for 21-lot Eden Gardens Subdivision at Mel's Place, including new street Eden Gardens Drive
• Tentative plan for 30-lot Sunset Village 16th Addition extending La Habra Way south
• Conditional use permit for primitive campground with 4 tent sites and 2 yurts on Owens Road
• Temporary use permit to house 450+ employees with 90 units, fueling station, cafeteria, and sewage lagoons near Swan Lake Road

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will review a proposed change to the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) agreement and a drought letter and declaration. The agenda also includes human resources requests for Developmental Disabilities Services and a discussion of a Request for Proposals for a Tourism Agency. No specific dollar amounts or final votes are listed in the provided text.

• Proposed Change To The UGB Agreement
• Drought Letter And Declaration
• Tourism Agency RFP Discussion
• Developmental Disabilities Services Promotion Change
• DDS Bilingual Positions Changes

The Board approved the minutes from the last meeting. It unanimously approved a Developmental Disabilities Services promotion change requested by Human Resources. The Board passed Resolution 2022-016 declaring a drought emergency and Resolution 2022-017 declaring a state of emergency due to dry domestic wells, and authorized the Chair to sign a letter requesting the Governor declare a state of emergency. The Board also agreed to let Planning proceed with revisions to the Urban Growth Boundary Agreement, and discussed but did not decide on tourism agency RFP and outreach consultant matters.

• Approved minutes from the last meeting.
• Approved Developmental Disabilities Services promotion change (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 2022-016 declaring a drought emergency in Klamath County (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 2022-017 declaring a state of emergency due to dry domestic wells (unanimous).
• Authorized the Chair to sign a letter to Ryan Andrews, Traci Naile, and the Governor requesting a state of emergency due to drought (unanimous).
• Agreed for Planning to proceed with next steps on the Urban Growth Boundary Agreement revisions.
• Directed Rick Vaughn to review the tourism contract and extension process for later discussion.
• Agreed for Commissioner Morris to proceed with hiring a social media consultant, not exceeding $9,500.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including approving a $10,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant to the American National Red Cross, legalizing Pickett Road as a county road, and entering into multiple noxious weed control agreements with various agencies. The board will also consider appointments to special road district boards and a public health services agreement amendment.

• Approve $10,000 ARPA grant to American National Red Cross
• Order to legalize Pickett Road as a county road
• Agreements for noxious weed control: KWP Sprague River/Keno ($2,500), US Fish & Wildlife ($2,500), KWP Lost River ($8,100), ODOT ($4,999)
• Approve Amendment #5 to IGA #169517 for $20,384 in WIC funding
• Approve $9,500 coaching agreement with Rudius Quest Coaching LLC for Public Health

The Board approved vacating Lots 16 and 17 of Block 97 of Klamath Forest Estates Hwy 66 Unit 4, and also approved legalizing Pickett Road. It appointed Cindy Demanett to the Two Rivers North Special Road District Board and Maria Munsie to the Rainbow Park Special Road District Board. Several agreements were approved, including a grant agreement for American Rescue Act funds, a noxious weed control agreement with Klamath Watershed Partnership, and an amendment to a public health services IGA. An agreement with U.S. Fish & Wildlife for noxious weed control was tabled to next week due to a possible document error.

• Approved vacating Lots 16 and 17 of Block 97, Klamath Forest Estates Hwy 66 Unit 4 (OR2022-065).
• Approved order legalizing Pickett Road in Klamath County (OR2022-066).
• Appointed Cindy Demanett to the Two Rivers North Special Road District Board (OR2022-067).
• Appointed Maria Munsie to the Rainbow Park Special Road District Board (OR2022-068).
• Approved Klamath County American Rescue Act grant agreement for completed and ready applicants.
• Approved noxious weed control agreement with Klamath Watershed Partnership.
• Tabled noxious weed control agreement with U.S. Fish & Wildlife to next week due to possible document error.
• Approved Amendment #5 to IGA #169517 for financing public health services with Oregon Health Authority.

County Counsel

This is a public meeting of the Klamath County Board of Commissioners sitting as County Counsel. The agenda is mostly procedural, including calling the meeting to order, approving the previous meeting's minutes, and adjournment. The only substantive item is a discussion of a human resources matter regarding an employee pay issue.

• Human Resources Matter - Employee Pay Issue

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a County Counsel meeting on February 22, 2022. They approved the minutes from the last meeting. The Board directed Human Resources to proceed with correcting a potential error in employee payments. The meeting adjourned at 9:55am.

• Approved the minutes from the last meeting.
• Directed Human Resources to correct a potential employee pay error.

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to consult with counsel about legal rights and duties regarding current or likely litigation. The session is closed to the public and media, and only the general subject may be reported. No decisions or public actions are scheduled on this agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(H) for litigation consultation
• General litigation update discussion
• Meeting at 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review requests regarding personnel changes for the Fairgrounds. The agenda also includes a request for ARPA funding related to Baldwin ventilation.

• Fairgrounds FTE increase request
• Fairgrounds reclassification request
• ARPA funding request for Baldwin ventilation

The Board approved two Fairgrounds department requests: an FTE increase (a temp employee moving to County employee, already approved by the Fair Board) and a reclassification, both by unanimous vote. An ARPA funding request for Baldwin ventilation was discussed but not decided; it will return in two weeks for further discussion. No other county business was addressed.

• Approved Fairgrounds FTE increase as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Fairgrounds reclassification as presented (unanimous)
• Discussed ARPA funding for Baldwin ventilation; tabled for further discussion in 2 weeks

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a $749,000 loan to the Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA) for a housing project, authorizations for two requests for proposals (RFPs) for wetland and bridge work, and the purchase of new radios for the Sheriff's Office. The board will also make appointments and approve routine items such as minutes and tax distributions.

• Approve $749,000 promissory note to KCEDA for housing project with 1% annual interest
• Authorize RFP for wetland delineation and mitigation permits ($60,000-$80,000)
• Authorize RFP for engineering design and oversight for Bridge 18C017 replacement ($550,000-$625,000)
• Approve $32,412 purchase of 10 L3Harris handheld radios for Sheriff's Office
• Approve $626,207.87 fourth quarter transient room tax distribution

The Board approved issuing RFPs for consulting services for wetland delineation and mitigation permits, and for engineering design and construction oversight of Bridge 18C017. It also approved purchasing ten portable radios for the Sheriff's Office, appointed Donald Connolly to the Bly Vector Control District Board and Michelle Meyer to the Budget Committee, and approved the fourth-quarter transient room tax distribution. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved issuing RFP for wetland delineation and mitigation permit consulting services.
• Approved issuing RFP for engineering design, surveying, and construction oversight for Bridge 18C017 replacement.
• Approved purchase of ten L3Harris handheld portable two-way radios for the Sheriff's Office.
• Appointed Donald Connolly to the Bly Vector Control District Board.
• Appointed Michelle Meyer to the Klamath County Budget Committee.
• Approved fourth-quarter transient room tax distribution (26% increase over last year).
• Approved noxious weed control agreement with Pacific Power & Light Company.
• Approved promissory note and ARPA grant amendment with KCEDA, and Amendment #1 to Discover Klamath tourism grant agreement.

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to approve prior minutes and conduct a dog violation hearing in the case of Singer v. Ramirez. The agenda also includes other county business, but no specific details are provided.

• Dog violation hearing: Singer v. Ramirez
• Approval of minutes from last meeting
• Other county business (unspecified)

The Board dismissed a dog violation case against Sarai Ramirez, finding insufficient evidence to prove the dog killed livestock. The victim did not appear to testify, and the Board determined the testimony from Sergeant Lewis was not enough to establish guilt. No fines were imposed.

• Approved minutes from the February 8, 2022 meeting.
• Dismissed the dog violation case (Singer v. Ramirez) due to insufficient evidence.
• Imposed no fines in the dismissed case.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session where they approved the minutes from the last meeting and discussed the Basin Partners Internship Program, agreeing to send information to department heads. They interviewed a Budget Committee applicant and unanimously appointed Michelle Meyer to the committee. No other county business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 10:30am.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Agreed to email department heads about Basin Partners Internship Program
• Appointed Michelle Meyer to Budget Committee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several department requests, including exceptions to policy for Community Corrections promotions and temp employee conversions, multiple FTE increases and reclassifications in Developmental Disability Services, and a Public Health shared employee arrangement. They will also discuss adding areas to the waste management contract and a job fair. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy or budget decisions listed.

• Exception to policy for Community Corrections promotion
• Exception to policy for Community Corrections temp employee conversion
• DDS FTE increases for Community Support Coordinator, DD Bilingual Liaison, Senior Office Coordinator, Services Coordinator Supervisors
• DDS reclassifications for Assessment Team Supervisor, Deputy Director, Eligibility Team Supervisor, Quality Assurance Analyst, Senior Chief Office Deputy, Quality Assurance and Improvement Administrator, Case Management Administrator
• Discussion of adding areas to waste management contract

The Board approved multiple personnel actions for the Developmental Disabilities Department, including FTE increases and reclassifications, as a slate. They also approved a $15,000 job fair sponsorship using American Rescue Plan funds, and directed staff to schedule public comment hearings on expanding waste management recycling service areas.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Approved exception to policy for Community Corrections promotion (unanimous)
• Approved exception to policy for Community Corrections temp employee conversion (unanimous)
• Approved DDS FTE increases and reclassifications as outlined in 11 memos (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health shared employee request (unanimous)
• Directed staff to schedule public comment hearings on adding recycling service areas
• Approved job fair sponsorship up to $15,000 using ARP funds (unanimous)
• Agreed to bring Jefferson State Sanitation rate schedule for approval at a future business meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several agreements, including a $4 million state grant for domestic well assistance, a zone change for a property on Map No. R-3909-010BA, and multiple intergovernmental agreements. They will also consider a new liquor license recommendation and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approve $4,000,000 grant agreement for Klamath County Domestic Well Program
• Adopt Ordinance 44.162 changing zone from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for Map No. R-3909-010BA
• Approve $20,000 Woodsmoke Reduction Project agreement with Oregon DEQ
• Approve IGA with Oregon Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision (up to $149,000)
• Approve MOU with KBBH for Homefront units ($31,200 annual revenue)

The Board approved a zone change for a property from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial, along with several agreements including a state grant for the Domestic Well Program, a woodsmoke reduction project with DEQ, and intergovernmental agreements for Community Corrections. A new liquor license for Home Base Sports Bar was also approved. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 44.162 zone change from CN to GC (unanimous)
• Approved Senate Bill 5561 grant agreement for Domestic Well Program (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement 050-22 Woodsmoke Reduction Project with DEQ (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Oregon Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision (unanimous)
• Approved MoU with KBBH for Homefront Units (unanimous)
• Approved new liquor license for Home Base Sports Bar (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a department head meeting to discuss a Braille contract and review the public records policy. The agenda includes only these two substantive items, with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Braille contract discussion
• Review of public records policy

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several routine items, including approving minutes, employee service awards, appointments to special district boards, and contracts. Notable actions include a $2,028,751 contract for the 2021-2022 EAC & Base Rock Production project, an agreement for tuberculosis patient monitoring, and a grant application for wildfire smoke and infant health research.

• Approve $2,028,751 contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for EAC & Base Rock Production
• Approve agreement with Oregon Health Authority and HIV Alliance for tuberculosis patient video monitoring
• Approve $35,000/year amendment for GPS tracking of Community Corrections clients
• Approve $13,260 contract with Powley Plumbing for museum ice melt system
• Approve grant application for $50,000 to study wildfire smoke and infant health

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved appointments to the Keno Pines Special Road District and Klamath Vector Control District boards, as well as contracts for the 2021-2022 EAC & Base Rock Production Project and an ice melt system at the county museum. They also approved an amendment for satellite tracking services and authorized Public Health to apply for a cancer partnership grant. No items were denied or tabled.

• Appointed Jeanne Danials and Nancy Anderson to Keno Pines Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Patricia Logan and Rebecca Hirschbock to Klamath Vector Control District Board (unanimous)
• Approved amendment with WCSA-NASPO for satellite tracking services (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for 2021-2022 EAC & Base Rock Production Project (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Powley Plumbing for ice melt system at Klamath County Museum (unanimous)
• Approved KCPH application for OHSU Knight Cancer Institute grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review department requests regarding staff increases and reclassifications for the Assessor and IT departments. The agenda also includes a work session on road legalization and a discussion regarding expedited foreclosures.

• Assessor FTE increase request
• Assessor reclassification request
• IT FTE increase request
• Road legalization work session
• Expedited foreclosures discussion

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved three personnel requests: an FTE increase and a reclassification for the Assessor's office, and an FTE increase for IT. They also instructed Public Works to begin legalizing specified roads and agreed to proceed with expedited foreclosures on three properties.

• Approved Assessor's FTE increase (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor's reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved IT FTE increase (unanimous)
• Instructed Public Works to start road legalization process
• Agreed to proceed with expedited foreclosures on 3317 Derby, 1262 Shadow Lane, and 12768 Larchwood Dr. Lapine

County Counsel

This is a procedural agenda for the Klamath County Board of Commissioners' County Counsel meeting. The agenda includes only call to order, approval of minutes, other county business, and adjournment, with no specific items listed. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Other county business (unspecified)

The Board unanimously approved a motion directing County Counsel to continue the marijuana eradication process, including capturing costs related to civil seizure of forfeiture properties. Commissioner DeGroot added a request for an interdepartmental MOU to clarify the process, which was included in the motion. The minutes from the previous meeting were also approved.

• Approved minutes from last County Counsel meeting (unanimous)
• Directed Counsel to continue marijuana eradication process and capture costs (unanimous)
• Added request for interdepartmental MOU on the process (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss labor negotiations and legal matters, including a DDA contract and marijuana eradication expenses. The session is closed to the public, and media are restricted from reporting on deliberations.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations
• Consultation with counsel on litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(h)
• Discussion of DDA contract
• Discussion of marijuana eradication expenses

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission is holding an appeal hearing on a land partition decision. The appeal concerns replatting a 1,309-acre parcel into two parcels, with one approximately 5 acres for an electrical substation. The property is zoned Non-Resource and located west of Harpold Road and north of Paygr Road.

• Appeal LP 59-21 by Stantec for SkySol
• Replat of Parcel 1 of Land Partition 18-12 into 5-acre and 1,304-acre parcels
• 5-acre parcel for electrical substation
• Property zoned Non-Resource (NR)
• Located west of Harpold Road and north of Paygr Road

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss several items, including installing water service for the Klamath Falls BMX track, a Human Resources update, and pension fees continued from the previous day. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and other county business.

• Klamath Falls BMX Track water service installation
• Human Resources update by Amanda Van Riper
• Pension fees discussion (continued from January 25)
• Approval of minutes from last meeting

The Board of Commissioners approved a change intention fee agreement with US Bank for pension fees, with a unanimous vote. They also discussed a potential cost-sharing partnership with the Klamath Falls BMX Track for water service installation, but took no formal action, deferring until city input is received. A Public Works update was proposed but not scheduled.

• Approved pension fee agreement with US Bank (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Discussed BMX Track water service partnership, no action taken

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider tentative plan approvals for three subdivisions: Donna's Subdivision (7 lots), Eden Gardens Subdivision (21 lots), and Sunset Village 16th Addition (30 lots). The meeting also includes staff items, other business, and public comments.

• Tentative plan for 7-lot Donna's Subdivision near HWY 70 and HWY 140E to correct property line issues
• Tentative plan for 21-lot Eden Gardens Subdivision at Mel's Place, including new street Eden Gardens Drive
• Tentative plan for 30-lot Sunset Village 16th Addition extending La Habra Way south to Monterey Drive
• Public comments period

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several financial items, including approving a loan document for KCEDA, internal service costs for the 2022-23 budget, funding requests from the Klamath Falls Downtown Association, and a sponsorship request. They will also discuss budget committee applications and a finance department staffing matter.

• Approve KCEDA loan document at 1% interest, 5-year term
• Approve Internal Service Costs for 2022-23 budget, updated ARPA funding
• Consider $5,000 for Oregon Main Street Conference Sponsorship and $25,000 for Annual Economic Development Support for Klamath Falls Downtown Association
• Consider $375 dues request for ORE-CAL RCD sponsorship
• Discuss closing budget committee application process and setting up interviews

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a loan document for KCEDA, the Internal Service Charges for the 2022-23 budget, a $5,000 sponsorship for the Klamath Falls Downtown Association, and the Chamber of Commerce membership invoice. They tabled a $25,000 KFDA funding request pending a presentation, and dismissed the ORE-CAL sponsorship without prejudice. The meeting was otherwise routine.

• Approved KCEDA loan document with 1% simple interest, due in 5 years
• Approved Internal Service Charges for 2022-23 budget as presented
• Approved $5,000 KFDA sponsorship from General Fund Non-Departmental
• Tabled KFDA $25,000 annual economic development support request
• Dismissed ORE-CAL sponsorship without prejudice
• Approved Chamber of Commerce membership invoice payment
• Approved minutes from last meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several personnel-related department requests, including an IT FTE increase, a part-time court security classification, and a finance reclassification. They will also discuss pension fees, a vehicle use policy, Title III funding certification for emergency management, and a special road district matter. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major public hearings or large contracts listed.

• Department request for IT FTE increase
• Department request for part-time court security classification
• Department request for finance reclassification
• Title III funding certification (Emergency Management)
• River Pine Estates Special Road District

The Board approved two Human Resources department requests: a part-time Court Security classification and a Finance reclassification, both by unanimous vote. A request to increase the IT full-time equivalent (FTE) position was tabled until the next administrative meeting pending a finance discussion. The Board also approved adding two positions to the vehicle take-home list and authorized the Chair to sign Title III expenditure forms.

• Approved part-time Court Security classification (unanimous)
• Approved Finance reclassification (unanimous)
• Tabled IT FTE increase until next week's meeting
• Approved adding Tom Crist and Dave Bland to vehicle take-home list
• Authorized Chair to sign Title III expenditure forms (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including awarding a weed control chemical contract, approving American Rescue Plan Act grants, and adopting a revised Section 3 Plan. They will also consider appointments to special road district boards and a task order with Oregon Tech for a woodstove survey.

• Award weed control chemical bid to Nutrien Solutions for $69,466.56
• Approve $60,000 ARP grant to Klamath Basin Senior Citizens' Center
• Approve $65,000 task order with Oregon Tech for woodstove heating survey
• Approve Sheriff's grant agreement with Oregon Military Department for $181,536 (50% match)
• Vacate Lots 4 and 5 of Block 4, Mt. Scott Meadows Subdivision

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several routine items, including a weed control chemicals award, a revised Section 3 plan, vacation of two lots in Mt. Scott Meadows subdivision, appointments to special road district boards, and multiple agreements. All votes were unanimous. No substantive policy decisions or controversial items were discussed.

• Approved award for weed control chemicals 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting revised Klamath County Section 3 Plan (RE2022-015, unanimous)
• Approved vacating Lots 4 and 5 of Block 4, Mt. Scott Meadows Subdivision (OR2022-056, unanimous)
• Appointed Barbara Erickson to Antelope Meadows Special Road District Board (OR2022-057, unanimous)
• Appointed Jerrianne Woods and Richard Maddux to Goldfinch Special Road District Board (OR2022-058, unanimous)
• Approved Exhibit G Task Order to Oregon Tech/Klamath County Public Health master agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County American Rescue Act grant agreements for completed and ready applicants (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff to enter into Grant Agreement No. 21-518 with Oregon Military Department (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular administrative meeting. They will consider approving minutes, discuss a procedural matter related to Oregon House Bill 2481, and review a request regarding the Sheriff's Office Facebook page. The agenda also includes approval of internal service costs for the 2022-23 budget and other routine items.

• Discussion of Oregon House Bill 2481 Section 3(B) regarding Sheriff's Office
• Approval of internal service costs for 2022-23 budget preparation
• Safety Committee annual commissioner report and 300 Log information
• Title III certification
• Time donations request for DDS

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a time donation request for DDS and an agreement with HIV Alliance, both unanimously. They also directed departments to keep budgets flat for 2022-23, with the ARPA funds moved under Finance, and agreed to let the Sheriff's Office create a Facebook page. The Title III certification was tabled to next week.

• Approved time donation request for DDS (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with HIV Alliance and authorized Jennifer Little to sign (unanimous)
• Directed departments to keep 2022-23 budgets flat except for personnel and internal services increases
• Moved ARPA funds from BOCC budget to Finance
• Agreed to allow Sheriff's Office to have a Facebook page
• Tabled Title III certification until next week

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several financial items, including budget resolutions, grant agreements, and contracts. Key actions include approving $875,000 in American Rescue Plan Act grants, a $143,889 budget increase for Community Corrections, and a $89,410 chiller purchase. The board will also consider appointments and a property vacation.

• Approve $875,000 in ARP grants: $750,000 to SCOEDD for housing rehab, $125,000 to Healthy Klamath
• Adopt budget resolution increasing Community Corrections revenue by $143,889, with transfers of $66,829 to District Attorney and $44,556 to Sheriff's Office
• Accept OMNIA quote for $89,410 to purchase chiller for Government Center at 305 Main Street
• Approve contract with Cove Community Partnership for gender responsive services, up to $119,700 per year
• Vacate Lots 1-4, Block 6 of Riverview Subdivision (Map R-3909-005CA)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a budget resolution for Community Corrections, accepted a quote to purchase a chiller for the Government Center, appointed Deb Clark to the River Pine Estates Special Road District Board, vacated lots in Riverview Subdivision, approved an amendment to a public health services agreement, signed ARPA grant agreements, and approved a contract with Cove Community Partnership. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved budget resolution BR2022-010 for Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Accepted OMNIA quote to purchase chiller for Government Center (unanimous)
• Appointed Deb Clark to River Pine Estates Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Vacated Lots 1-4, Block 6, Riverview Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #4 to IGA #169517 for public health services (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA grant agreements for completed applicants (unanimous)
• Approved contract between Community Corrections and Cove Community Partnership (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to approve minutes, discuss an amendment to the KCEDA ARPA agreement, and consider a property transfer on Washburn Way. The agenda is brief and includes only these items, with no detailed proposals or dollar amounts provided.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• KCEDA - ARPA Amendment
• Washburn Way Property Transfer

The Board unanimously approved a motion to empower staff to work with Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH) to transfer the Washburn Way properties. The KCEDA ARPA amendment remains unresolved, with discussion on whether to provide a loan instead of a grant; the matter was deferred to the next Finance meeting.

• Approved motion to empower staff to work with KBBH on property transfer (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 11, 2022 Counsel meeting
• Deferred KCEDA ARPA amendment discussion to next Finance meeting

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will convene an executive session on January 18, 2022, to discuss real property transactions (Washburn Way Property Transfer) and labor negotiations (DDA and ONA contracts). The session is closed to the public and media, with only the general subjects disclosed.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property negotiations (Washburn Way Property Transfer)
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations (DDA Contract, ONA Contract)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Oregon Living With Fire program, including upcoming opportunities and collaborative efforts. The agenda includes approving minutes from the last meeting and other county business.

• Discussion of Oregon Living With Fire program and collaborative works
• Review of OLWF program documents, including annual report and program of work
• Consideration of BRIC grant program
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a work session on January 12, 2022. They approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Jodie Barram and Jennifer Fenton from Oregon Living with Fire gave an update on their program. No other county business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 10:22am.

• Approved minutes from last meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel actions, including reclassifications and stipends for Community Corrections, the District Attorney's office, the museum, and the Sheriff's Office, plus sick leave donations for probationary employees. They will also discuss a DHS building update, ORS 205.320 (B) with the Clerk, non-NBI bridge inspections, and a KCEDA housing contract funded with ARPA money. No final votes are listed; items are up for discussion or decision.

• KCEDA Housing Contract / ARPA Funds
• Non-NBI Bridge Inspections Discussion
• Community Corrections reclassifications and remote position
• DA Bilingual Reclassification
• Museum position reclassification and stipend

The Board approved a $749,000 loan to KCEDA from the Risk Management Fund at 2% interest for 5 years, after pulling back ARPA grant funds that KCEDA could not use. Also approved several personnel reclassifications and stipends, a remote position, and a property purchase for the Watermaster facility. The Board agreed to proceed with internal bridge inspections and to have the Clerk research fee changes.

• Approved Community Corrections reclassifications (unanimous)
• Approved Community Corrections remote position with stipulation (unanimous)
• Approved DA bilingual reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved Museum position reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved Museum stipend (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office out-of-class stipend extension (unanimous)
• Approved $749,000 loan to KCEDA from Risk Management Fund at 2% for 5 years (unanimous)
• Approved property purchase for Watermaster facility (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including approving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant agreements totaling over $1 million, a contract for community corrections focus groups, and a video interpreting service for Public Health. The board will also consider vacating two lots in a subdivision and making multiple appointments to special road district boards and other committees.

• Approve ARPA grant agreements: CERT $17,000, Ed Staub and Sons $200,000, Klamath Community College $600,000, Klamath Works $275,000
• Approve contract with Sacred Sol Healing for grant-funded focus groups, up to $48,000
• Approve agreement with ODOT for All Roads Transportation Safety (ARTS) project, $431,589.60 in state reimbursement
• Approve MoU with Public Health for use of Homefront units, $9,600 annual revenue
• Vacate Lots 36 and 37, Block 6 of Mountain Lakes Subdivision (Map R-3606-017D0)

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved the vacation of Lots 36 and 37 in Block 6 of Mountain Lakes Subdivision, along with several appointments to special road district boards, the Fair Board, and the Tourism Grant Review Panel. They also approved multiple agreements, including an MOU between Community Corrections and Public Health, a contract with Sacred Sol Healing, a language services agreement, ARPA grant agreements, a transportation safety project agreement, a museum grant, and an intergovernmental agreement with Bly Water and Sanitary District. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved vacation of Lots 36 and 37, Block 6, Mountain Lakes Subdivision (unanimous)
• Appointed Craig Hunstman to Pine Grove Highland Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Jazmin Bozarth to Jack Pine Estates Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeanne Steel and Leonard Howlett to Klamath Falls Forest Estates Unit 2 Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Matthew Hadler and Julie Mathews to Tourism Grant Review Panel (unanimous)
• Appointed Sam Marquez to Klamath Falls Forest Estates Unit 1 Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Terry Sellars, Brian Bryson, Margaret McCadden, and Chad Olney to Fair Board (unanimous)
• Approved MOU between Community Corrections and Public Health for Homefront Units (unanimous)

County Counsel

This is a procedural County Counsel meeting agenda with no listed substantive items. The agenda includes call to order, approval of minutes, other county business, and adjournment, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Other county business (unspecified)

The Board unanimously approved the offer on Crest Street for the Watermaster facility, authorizing Rick Vaughn or Terry Wells to sign on behalf of the county and to begin inspections. The Board also discussed filling the vacant commissioner position but took no action, deciding to delay further discussion for a couple of weeks. The minutes from the last meeting were approved.

• Approved property purchase on Crest Street for Watermaster facility (unanimous)
• Authorized Rick Vaughn or Terry Wells to sign for the county and begin inspections (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Delayed discussion on filling vacant commissioner position (no action)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session on January 11, 2022, to discuss several exempt matters, including a potential property purchase for the Watermaster, a labor negotiation demand (DDA), litigation consultation regarding a CDBG grant, and lawyer-client privileged information. The session is closed to the public, and media may only report the general subjects listed.

• Potential property purchase for Watermaster (ORS 192.660(2)(e))
• DDA demand to bargain (ORS 192.660(2)(d))
• CDBG grant litigation consultation (ORS 192.660(2)(h))
• Lawyer-client privileged information (ORS 192.660(2)(f))

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including approving American Rescue Plan Act grant agreements totaling $920,000 for three local organizations, and accepting a $1.5 million state grant. They will also consider a $48,000 vehicle purchase for the Sheriff's Office, set weed control fees, and approve a lease agreement for jail C-Pod.

• Approve ARPA grants: Lost River Booster Club $250,000, Oregon Tech Foundation $170,000, Transformations Wellness Center $500,000
• Accept $1,500,000 CSFRF grant from Oregon Legislature
• Approve purchase of 2021 Dodge Durango for Sheriff's Office, not to exceed $48,000
• Adopt resolution establishing 2022 weed control fees
• Approve MoU for lease of C-Pod between Community Corrections and Sheriff's Office, annual cost $152,654

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including a resolution to establish weed control fees for 2022, a resolution to fix clerical errors in the North County Enterprise Zone boundary expansion, and an order declaring Klamath County a weed control district. They also approved a memorandum of understanding between Community Corrections and the Sheriff's Office for leasing C-Pod, and signed American Rescue Act grant agreements for completed and ready applicants, with Commissioner Boyd opposed. Additionally, they approved the purchase of a 2021 Dodge Durango for the Sheriff's Office and appointed Tena Crum to the Woodland Park Special Road District Board.

• Approved purchase of 2021 Dodge Durango for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution establishing weed control fees for 2022 (unanimous)
• Rescinded RE2022-006 and adopted RE2022-013 to fix clerical error in North County Enterprise Zone boundary expansion (unanimous)
• Executed order declaring Klamath County a weed control district for 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Tena Crum to Woodland Park Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Approved MoU between Community Corrections and Sheriff's Office for C-Pod lease (unanimous)
• Approved signing ARPA grant agreements for completed and ready applicants (2-1, Boyd opposed)
• Approved CSFRF Grant 8036 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to conduct a Fair Board interview and consider several department requests. These include a request from Human Resources to fill a Library Assistant Director position and a request to increase Court Security FTE. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss other county business.

• Fair Board interview at 1:00pm
• FEMA Funding Form - Inactive Status
• Department Request – Library Assistant Director
• Department Request – Court Security FTE Increase
• Approve minutes from last meeting

The Board unanimously approved appointments to the Fair Board, filling two vacant voting positions with Margaret McCadden and Brian Bryson, and appointing Chad Olney to the ex-officio position. They also approved a FEMA funding form to place a department in inactive status, a Library Assistant Director request, and a Court Security FTE increase, all by unanimous votes. No other county business was discussed.

• Appointed Margaret McCadden and Brian Bryson to Fair Board voting positions (unanimous)
• Appointed Chad Olney to Fair Board ex-officio position (unanimous)
• Approved FEMA funding form for inactive status (unanimous)
• Approved Library Assistant Director request (unanimous)
• Approved Court Security FTE increase (unanimous)