Klamath County public meetings in 2023

County Counsel

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No substantive policy items, contracts, or decisions are listed.

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to consult with counsel. The discussion is limited to the legal rights and duties of the public body regarding current or likely litigation.

• Executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h) regarding litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several service contracts, including a new employee assistance program and peer support for treatment courts. The session also includes discussions on public health funding and building permit software updates.

• Contract with ENI for employee assistance services at $3.00 per month per employee ($18,000 annually)
• Contract with Tayas Yawks for Treatment Court Peer Support Services totaling $48,000
• Resolution for Dry Creek Landfill mileage tax increase estimated at $17,148 annually
• Public health grant revenue increase of $20,364 for Clinic Nursing and $150,000 for Health Promotion
• Intergovernmental agreement with State of Oregon for Accela ePermitting software

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the assessment of water at Merryman Drive. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding assessment of water at Merryman Drive

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss emergency management topics. The agenda focuses on community resilience and staff training.

• Community Resilience Zones
• KCEM Staff Training
• Oregon Prepared Workshop
• Resilience Hub
• Innovative Readiness Training

Human Resources

The Board of Commissioners will hold a human resources meeting to discuss a Personnel Services Budget Memo and review the District Attorney's salary. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Personnel Services Budget Memo (document attached)
• District Attorney salary review

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to discuss legal matters. The session covers records exempt from public inspection and consultation with counsel regarding current or likely litigation.

• Discussion of records exempt from public inspection pursuant to ORS 40.225
• Consultation with counsel regarding current or likely litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to continue interviews for applicants to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee.

• Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee applicant interviews

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct interviews for applicants to several county boards and commissions. The session also includes a program update from Henley High School regarding Teen CERT.

• Fair Board applicant interviews
• Museum Board applicant interviews
• Planning Commission applicant interviews
• Local Alcohol And Drug Planning Commission applicant interviews
• Teen CERT Program update from Adam Randall

Human Resources

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners' Human Resources meeting will discuss several personnel matters, including filling a vacant maintenance technician (HVAC) position, increasing FTE in Juvenile staffing, and an out-of-class stipend for an interim IT manager. The board will also review travel and remote work policies. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and is open to the public via live stream.

• Maintenance Tech (HVAC) vacant position request
• Juvenile FTE increase request
• Interim IT Manager out-of-class stipend request
• Travel policy review
• Remote work policy review

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several grant agreements related to drought relief and public health. The meeting includes proposals for jail equipment upgrades and snow removal services for County Road #61.

• Purchase of washers and dryers for the jail not to exceed $86,850
• Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grants totaling $61,138.75 for three recipients
• Professional services contract with SHN Engineering for $52,500 for water system feasibility studies in Midland, Beaver Marsh, and Chemult
• Acceptance of a $9,675 U.S. Department of Justice grant for armor vests
• Contract with Walker Range Fire Patrol Association for snow removal on County Road #61

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the economic impact of grasshoppers in the Klamath Basin.

• Discussion on the economic impact of grasshoppers in the Klamath Basin

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review the 2024-25 budget for internal service fees. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding burning log decks on Spence Mountain.

• Internal Service Fees 2024-25 Budget
• Burning log decks on Spence Mountain

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and Malin City Council are holding a joint meeting to explore options for coordinating or unifying services within Klamath County. This discussion is based on Pillar 5 of the Community Vision Plan. The bodies will also discuss a new county emergency manager and public safety districts.

• Discussion on unifying or coordinating services via service inventories and joint agreements
• New County Emergency Manager discussion
• Public Safety Districts concept
• Well update
• Tiny Mighty Strong donation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to interview applicants for several county advisory committees. These interviews are used to fill positions on boards that advise the county on specific policy and service areas.

• Wolf Depredation Committee applicant interviews
• Tourism Grant Review Panel applicant interviews
• Library Advisory Board applicant interviews
• Economic Development Advisory Committee applicant interviews
• Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee and Roads Advisory Committee applicant interviews

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to approve previous meeting minutes and receive an update from the Klamath County Economic Development Agency (KCEDA).

• Approval of November 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• KCEDA Update

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to conduct deliberations with designated persons. The session focuses on negotiating real property transactions.

• Negotiation of real property transactions

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from the November 28, 2023 meeting and review a grant support letter for Intelifab.

• Grant support letter for Intelifab

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several intergovernmental agreements and grant approvals. Key items include updated public health funding from the state and a contract for flood damage repairs at Project Homefront.

• Amendment to IGA #180017 for public health services with increased grant revenue totaling $1,387,653.61
• Contract with LNS Construction Inc. for flood damage repair at 5225 Hwy 97 N. for $147,501.85
• Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant for Luke Robinson in the amount of $17,643.00
• Amendment #2 to IGA between Klamath County Drainage Service District and Enterprise Irrigation District not to exceed $140,000.00
• Resolution to adopt a Programming Policy for the Klamath County Library Service District

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive an update from the Emergency Management Department.

• Emergency Management Department Update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to follow up on Pillar 5 regarding high performing government. The discussion will also include Pillar 2, which covers community vision, public health, and safety.

• Follow up on Pillar 5: High Performing Government
• Discussion of Pillar 2: Community Vision Plan, Public Health & Safety

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an executive session to conduct deliberations with designated persons for labor negotiations. This session is held pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(d).

• Labor negotiations deliberations

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will discuss several funding items, including a $15,000 ARPA contribution for a 2023 job fair and a $90,000 one-year loan for the Chiloquin EV Charging Project. They will also consider Spence Mountain funding, sports tourism funding, and support for the Oregon Living With Fire program. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and other county business.

• $15,000 ARPA contribution for 2023 Job Fair
• $90,000 one-year loan for Chiloquin EV Charging Project
• Spence Mountain Funding discussion
• Sports Tourism Funding discussion
• Oregon Living With Fire program support (Title III or General Fund)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an executive session to conduct deliberations with designated representatives regarding labor negotiations.

• Executive session for labor negotiations pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(d)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss tax increases for farms and manufactured homes with the Assessor and Tax Collector. The agenda also includes items regarding local development and emergency service licensure.

• Discussion on farm and manufactured home tax increases
• Summers Crossing Development test pit excavation by RMC
• Klamath County Fire District #3 Ambulance Service OHA Licensure Letter
• Haas zoning issue follow-up
• I.T. Director job posting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss authorizing bids for the 2024 Stearns Corridor Roadway Improvement project. The meeting also includes the distribution of transient room tax funds and updates to winter road service standards.

• Authorization for bids on 2024 Stearns Corridor Roadway Improvement project (estimate: $2,100,000)
• Distribution of $1,439,824.42 from the third quarter Transient Room Tax
• Reduction of winter service standards for Crescent Cutoff Road from LOS A to LOS B
• Amendment to Grant #15677 for Juvenile Crime Prevention funding totaling $198,692
• Approval of subdivision plat for Tract 1550 Paradise Apogee

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct a hearing regarding a dog harming livestock. The specific case is identified as McElmurry V. Harmon.

• Dog Harming Livestock Hearing-McElmurry V. Harmon

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss tax increases for farms and manufactured homes with the Assessor and Tax Collector. The body is also reviewing several requests for insurance limit reductions and code enforcement assistance.

• Discussion on farm and manufactured home tax increases
• Town of Bonanza request for code enforcement assistance
• Reduced insurance limits for Project Homefront flood damage repair
• Reduced insurance limits for Community Well Feasibility Study
• Crescent Cut Off Road winter maintenance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a bid for electrical modifications to support tiny homes at Project Homefront. The meeting also includes decisions on domestic well grants, budget resolutions for corner restoration, and several board appointments.

• Proposed $37,445 contract with Pacific Electrical Contractors for Project Homefront RV park
• Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant agreements totaling $34,848.72
• Supplemental budget resolution for Surveyor Fund – Corner Restoration increasing revenues and expenditures by $31,500.00
• Memorandum of Agreement with Klamath Tribes for townhouses project at Juda Jim and Yahooskin
• Liquor license renewal recommendation for Willamette Pass Resort

Board of Commissioners

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee is scheduled to discuss language access barriers.

• Discussion of language access barriers

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and Tribal Council are meeting to discuss interagency coordination and service integration based on the Community Vision Plan. The session includes discussions on land use, energy projects, and specific local infrastructure issues.

• Options to unify or coordinate services within Klamath County
• Land use and solar/energy projects
• KTHFS Pallet Shelter
• A Canal leakage
• Tribal boat tags

County Counsel

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

• Executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(H) regarding litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss a variety of administrative items, including a franchise agreement renewal and a lease. The session includes discussions on grant funding and property zoning.

• Johnson Appeal TYP II 3-23 continued hearing
• Charter Communications franchise agreement renewal discussion
• Lease agreement with Team Rubicon Inc.
• Steen Sports Park ARPA grant funding discussion
• Callan Haas property zoning issue

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct interviews for the Weed Control Advisory Committee and review a request for a Sheriff's Office out-of-class stipend. The body will also discuss Maple Square parking, domestic well grant appeals, and PIER funding priorities.

• Weed Control Advisory Committee interviews
• Sheriff's Office out-of-class stipend request
• Maple Square parking discussion
• Domestic Well Grant Application third party review and appeal process
• Elected Officials Compensation Board convening regarding District Attorney's stipend

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and the City of Klamath Falls are meeting to discuss coordinating services and standards. The session focuses on aligning engineering designs and exploring service integration based on the Community Vision Plan.

• City-County Engineering Design Standards Alignment
• Housing
• Policing in the UGB
• Service inventory and assessment for agency alignment
• Development of joint service agreements

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing labor contracts for parole officers, operating engineers, and laborers. The meeting also includes approvals for economic development and tourism grants, as well as various intergovernmental agreements.

• Collective bargaining agreements for FOPPO, Local 701, and Local 737 through June 30, 2026
• $150,000 in Tourism Competitive Grant Fund expenditures for 11 recipients
• $75,000 in Economic Development Competitive Grant Fund expenditures for 8 recipients
• $33,540.10 bid from Rocky Mountain Construction for asphalt at Vine Street transition house
• $41,177.96 three-year agreement with Hoxhunt for phishing and threat training software

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting with department heads to review administrative policies and planning. The agenda includes discussions on insurance and public meeting requirements for advisory committees.

• Community Vision Plan 2024-2028
• Social Media Policy review and discussion
• Insurance Requirements
• Advisory Committee's Public Meeting Requirements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear an appeal of the denial of Type II application 3-23 for property at 9777 Tingley Lane, zoned Exclusive Farm Use-Crops. The denial was based on failure to meet Article 54.055(B)(2). The board will consider whether to uphold or overturn the decision.

• Appeal of Type II 3-23 denial for 9777 Tingley Lane
• Property zoned Exclusive Farm Use-Crops (EFU-C)
• Denial based on Article 54.055(B)(2) non-compliance
• Location: ¼ mile south of Del Fatti Lane and Tingley Lane intersection

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a project update for KCR and discuss the County Facilities Master Strategy. The meeting includes a request for a policy exception regarding a clerk and a request for evergreen clippings from Klamath Works.

• KCR Project Update
• County Facilities Master Strategy discussion
• Human Resources request for Exception to Policy Clerk
• Klamath Works request for Spence Mountain evergreen clippings
• Staff clarification on RE2024-004

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 'Imagine Klamath' 2024-2028 strategic plan and hold final hearings on ordinances regarding tobacco retail licensing and civil violation penalties. The body is also deciding on several service contracts and a domestic well grant.

• Approval of 'Imagine Klamath' 2024-2028 Community Vision Plan
• Ordinance #90.03 to define 'Tobacco Retailer' and establish violation penalties
• Contract with Ventiv Technology for paperless software totaling $72,600
• Demolition and clean up quote for 914 N 9th St. from American Made Enterprises for $33,000
• Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant of $40,000 for Kevin Conway

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss Strategic Plan Pillar 5, High Performing Government.

• Discussion of Strategic Plan Pillar 5, High Performing Government

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session on October 25, 2023, to discuss information exempt from public inspection under Oregon law, specifically lawyer-client communications. The session is closed to the public and media, and no decisions or public actions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) for lawyer-client privileged communications
• Closed to media; only general subject may be reported
• Meeting at Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a concept for Lake Ewauna presented by Randy Cox and Commissioner Minty, and receive an update from Drew Honzel on the Spence Mountain Maintenance Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous session.

• Lake Ewauna Concept presentation by Randy Cox & Commissioner Minty
• Spence Mountain Maintenance Advisory Committee update by Drew Honzel
• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2023

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a finance meeting to discuss several fiscal and administrative items. Topics include a CDD reclassification, juvenile staffing adjustments related to Oregon Paid Leave implementation, an ARPA update covering Linthicum-directed projects and a Chiloquin request, and a request for proposals for an indirect cost rate plan. The board will also consider Title III restrictions on purchases and funding for the KF-35 project/outreach.

• ARPA update including Linthicum-directed projects and Chiloquin request
• RFP for indirect cost rate plan to assess allocations and recommend changes for full cost recovery
• Juvenile staffing post Oregon Paid Leave implementation
• CDD reclassification
• Funding for KF-35 project/outreach

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will hold a work session to review and discuss Chapter 40, Application Procedures, of the Klamath County Land Development Code. This is a public meeting, but public testimony may not be taken. The meeting is scheduled from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Government Center, 305 Main Street, Klamath Falls, OR.

• Review of Chapter 40, Application Procedures, of the Klamath County Land Development Code
• Public meeting with no public testimony
• Meeting at Government Center, 305 Main Street, Klamath Falls, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to consider several items, including a building fee reduction for the Sportsman Park RV Park expansion, a discussion about a blighted foreclosed house, and letters of support for Mazama High School grant applications. They will also interview a Library Advisory Board applicant and review recommendations from the Economic Development Grant Review Panel.

• Building fee reduction for Klamath County Sportsman Park RV Park expansion
• Discussion regarding blighted foreclosed house
• Approval for donation to DD Services
• Staff clarification on resolution RE2024-004 updating advisory board membership
• Letters of support for Mazama CTE Revitalization and BOLI Future Ready Oregon grant applications

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed supplemental budget resolutions for fiscal year 2023-2024, including a $2.23 million increase for the Fairgrounds Fund and a $143,180 increase for the District Attorney's Special Revenue Fund. The board will also consider several purchases, agreements, and an order authorizing advance tax payments to small taxing districts.

• Public hearing on supplemental budget resolutions for FY 2023-2024
• Adoption of supplemental budget: $2,230,000 increase in Fairgrounds Fund
• Adoption of supplemental budget: $143,180 increase for District Attorney's Special Revenue Fund
• Purchase of firewall device from Insight for $15,369
• Purchase of Alamo Switch Blade 6-foot sickle mower from Brim Tractor for $26,919

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, sitting as County Counsel, will hold a public meeting to approve minutes from October 11, 2023, and discuss a cable franchise renewal. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Cable franchise renewal discussion
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2023

Board of Commissioners

This is a brief work session agenda with only a jail tour scheduled and no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The meeting is primarily procedural, with the main item being a tour of the county jail.

• Jail tour at 3:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving the removal of boulders blocking Red Squirrel Road, review a tourism grant request, discuss an update on the 3319 property, and consider a library Christmas closure memo. A museum project request from Representative Mannix is also on the agenda.

• Approval to remove boulders blocking Red Squirrel Road (public road)
• Tourism Grant Review Panel Recommendations
• Update on 3319 property
• Library Christmas Closure Memo
• Representative Mannix Museum Project Request (continued from last week)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a first public hearing on proposed Ordinance #90.03, which updates the definition of 'Tobacco Retailer' and adds penalty schedules. They will also consider approving a $2 million state grant for construction of the Klamath Crimson Rose residential treatment center for youth, along with several contracts and grant agreements related to drought relief, digital mapping, and jail services.

• First public hearing on Ordinance #90.03 to redefine 'Tobacco Retailer' and add penalties
• Approve $2,000,000 Senate Bill 5506 grant for Klamath Crimson Rose youth treatment facility
• Approve $61,000 MOU with Lake County for 730 jail bed days
• Approve $34,881.03 in domestic well grants to two residents for drought relief
• Approve $39,848 contract with Rhine-Cross Group for digital mapping using ORMAP grant

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a dog harming livestock case between Stonier and Carter. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other county business.

• Dog harming livestock hearing: Stonier v. Carter
• Approve minutes from September 27, 2023 meeting

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) to discuss information exempt from public inspection, specifically lawyer-client communications. The session is closed to the public and media are prohibited from reporting on deliberations. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session citing ORS 192.660(2)(f) for lawyer-client privileged information
• Media barred from reporting on deliberations beyond the general subject
• Meeting at Government Center, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will decide which fund should pay for Golden Fire cleanup costs, discuss a museum project following a request from Representative Mannix, and continue an EM Grant discussion from last week. The board will also consider an exception to a juvenile hiring policy and recognize outgoing advisory board members.

• Decision on funding source for Golden Fire cleanup
• Museum project discussion (email request from Representative Mannix)
• EM Grant discussion (continued from last week)
• Exception to policy request for juvenile step 6 hire
• Recognition of advisory board members post-service

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet jointly with the City of Chiloquin to discuss a PIER Grant review, the Chiloquin Parks Master Plan, the Great Streets Grant/Safe Routes to School program, and housing. The meeting also includes a museum update from Todd Kepple and a Hometown K.F.-35 Committee update.

• PIER Grant review
• Chiloquin's Parks Master Plan
• Great Streets Grant/Safe Routes to School
• Housing discussion
• Hometown K.F.-35 Committee update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a final public hearing and vote on Ordinance #96.00, which sets guidelines for homeless individuals sleeping on public property. The board will also adopt a related policy on the use of public property for camping, lying, and sleeping. Other actions include approving $97,044 in domestic well financial assistance grants for drought-affected residents and reappointing two members to the Klamath Housing Authority Board.

• Final hearing and adoption of Ordinance #96.00 regulating homeless camping on public property
• Adoption of a resolution establishing a policy on use of public property for camping, lying, and sleeping
• Approval of $97,044 in Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant agreements for four recipients (Thomas Brown, Isaac & Traci Gansberg, Dean & Vickie High, Dan McFarland)
• Resolution rescinding 2018-016, which had allowed Sheriff Kaber's sons to work at the Sheriff's office
• Amendment to ambulance service area agreement with Bonanza Ambulance Service for a 60-day extension

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider two personnel policy exceptions, receive an update on the 3319 South 6th St. project, discuss a state inquiry regarding museums, and review a FEMA grant for fire watch cameras. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and routine administrative items.

• Department request for exception to policy DDS
• Department request for exception to policy PH (step 4 hire)
• Update on 3319 South 6th St. project
• State inquiry re: museum
• FEMA grant discussion for fire watch cameras (RFIS 4499-13-F)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts and agreements, including a $21,500 agreement with Adventure Medics for two additional ambulances during the October 14 annular eclipse, a $9.8 million Community Corrections biennial plan, and a $40,000 road use permit for Saddle Mountain bridge repairs. They will also set public hearing dates for two ordinance changes and approve domestic well grant agreements totaling $64,932.61.

• Approve $21,500 agreement with Adventure Medics for two ambulances during annular eclipse
• Approve Community Corrections 2023-2025 plan and budget totaling $9,866,278
• Set public hearings for Ordinance 57.08B (penalty schedule) and Ordinance 90.03 (tobacco retailer definition)
• Approve $40,000 road use permit for Forest Service 150 Road improvements for Saddle Mountain bridge repairs
• Approve domestic well grant agreements totaling $64,932.61 for two recipients

County Counsel

This meeting is purely procedural, consisting of a call to order, a resolution (Resolution #2018-016), and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution #2018-016 (no details provided)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to discuss information exempt from public inspection under Oregon law, specifically lawyer-client communications. 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)(f) for lawyer-client privileged communications
• Meeting at Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR
• Media prohibited from reporting deliberations, only general subject allowed

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Community Development Department's Golden Fire Plan and receive an update from the Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous session.

• Discussion of the Golden Fire Plan from the Community Development Department
• Update from KCEDA (Klamath County Economic Development Association)
• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2023

Finance

The Board of Commissioners will review insurance limits, litigation invoices, and an update on opioid settlement funding. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a finance remodel and treasury reports.

• AOCC litigation information and invoice
• Update on opioid settlement loan schedule to LACTF funding
• Finance remodel pricing from Workspace for office desking
• General Fund carryover from FY 2023
• Treasury update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving a final order for a temporary use permit (TUP 9-23) for Eclipse Fest, receive an update on the 3319 South 6th Street project, and discuss a snow removal update for Crescent Cutoff. The agenda also includes an exception to a finance policy request and a discussion on JRP (Justice Reinvestment Program).

• Review and approval of Final Order TUP 9-23 Eclipse Fest
• Update on 3319 South 6th Street Project
• Exception to Policy Request - Finance
• Crescent Cutoff Snow Removal Update
• Discuss JRP (Justice Reinvestment Program)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold the first of two public hearings on proposed Ordinance #96.00, which sets guidelines for homeless sleeping and resting in public areas, and a separate hearing on Waste Management's request for a disposal rate increase for unincorporated county ratepayers. The board will also consider approving a low bid for crushed granite for the Fairgrounds RV Park expansion, updating advisory board appointment policies, and a master internship agreement with Oregon Tech.

• First hearing on proposed Ordinance #96.00 addressing homeless sleeping in public areas; second hearing set for October 10, 2023
• Public hearing on Waste Management's request for a disposal rate increase for unincorporated county ratepayers, effective October 1, 2023
• Approval of $42,585 low bid from Johnny Cat, Inc. for 900 yards of decomposed granite for the Fairgrounds/Event Center RV Park expansion
• Approval of Amendment #5 to the Waste Management franchise agreement allowing a disposal rate passthrough increase, with estimated additional annual revenues of $3,555 for recycling and $2,368 for code enforcement
• Approval of a master externship/internship agreement with Oregon Tech to streamline student placements

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a draft strategic plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Discuss draft strategic plan

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and conduct a hearing regarding a dog harming livestock case between Rojas and Robinson/Delaney. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Dog harming livestock hearing: Rojas v. Robinson/Delaney
• Approval of minutes from August 23, 2023 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several department requests and program updates. Items include personnel increases, fee reviews, and infrastructure repair discussions.

• Human Resources request for PH FTE increase
• Public Works request for part-time/on-call employee
• Clerk proposed record fee changes
• Septic Grant Program discussion
• Saddle Mountain Pit Road bridge repairs

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on a $277,777 Business Oregon grant for a new prefabricated maintenance shop at the Klamath County Fairgrounds, and consider a land partition with the City of Klamath Falls for a water booster station. Other items include contracts for seized large animal care ($10,000/year), domestic well drought assistance grants totaling $28,977.90, and permanent 24-hour ballot drop boxes in Malin, Merrill, and Bonanza.

• Authorize signing $277,777 Business Oregon grant for new fairgrounds maintenance shop
• Approve land partition of fairgrounds property to City of Klamath Falls for booster station
• Approve $10,000/year contract with Klamath Animal Shelter for seized large animal care
• Approve $28,977.90 in domestic well drought assistance grants to two recipients
• Approve permanent 24-hour ballot drop box agreements with Malin, Merrill, and Bonanza

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a funding request from the Ambulance Advisory Committee and receive an update on the Wood River District EPA Grant. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine procedural items.

• Ambulance Advisory Committee funding request
• Wood River District EPA Grant update/discussion
• Approval of minutes from last meeting

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to discuss real property negotiations. The session is closed to the public and media, who can only report the general subject. No decisions or public actions are scheduled on this agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property negotiations
• Closed to media reporting beyond general subject
• Meeting at Government Center, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will discuss tourism and economic development fall cycle grant amounts, a potential sports tourism RFP, and a request to lower insurance requirements for a drainage service district. They will also review a draft TRL Ordinance No. 90.03, the Emergency Management Department budget, and revisions to resolutions on advisory board and special district appointments.

• Discuss Tourism and Economic Development Fall Cycle Grant Amounts
• Potential Sports Tourism RFP Discussion Continued from 8/1/23
• Request to lower insurance limits for Drainage Service District
• Draft TRL Ordinance No. 90.03
• Revision Discussion of Resolution 2016-016 (Appointments to Special Districts)

The commissioners approved lowering the limits on the Drainage Service District project by a unanimous vote. They accepted a two‑tier recommendation for tourism and economic development grant allocations. The board directed Emergency Management to seek an OSFM grant extension and rewrite the budget. The board decided not to rejoin the Eastern Oregon Counties Association at this time.

• Approved lowering limits on Drainage Service District project (unanimous)
• Agreed to two‑tier grant recommendation: $100k (first tier) and up to $150k (second tier) for tourism, $75k and $100k for economic development
• Directed Emergency Management to contact OSFM for a grant extension and budget rewrite
• Decided not to participate in the Eastern Oregon Counties Association (no dues paid)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a resolution that schedules two public hearings on proposed Ordinance 96.00, which would regulate camping, lying, and sleeping on public property. The board will also vote on several contracts, appointments, and a vehicle purchase. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and liquor license renewals.

• Resolution setting hearings for Sept 26 and Oct 10, 2023 on Ordinance 96.00 (camping on public property)
• Purchase of three Toyota 4 Runner SUVs for Building Division at $43,174 each, total $129,522
• Approve $50,000 contribution to Klamath Falls City School District for playground improvements
• Approve intergovernmental agreement for Tyler Technologies public safety software, initial cost $188,041 plus $142,739.58 annually for 5 years
• Approve School Resource Officer agreement with Klamath County School District, revenue $611,608 over two years

The Board of Commissioners approved hearing dates for a proposed ordinance regarding camping, lying, and sleeping on public property. They also authorized several grant agreements, board appointments, and the purchase of three vehicles for the Building Division.

• Approved hearing dates for Proposed Ordinance 96.00 regarding use of public property for camping, lying and sleeping (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three new four-wheel drive vehicles for the Building Division (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 contribution to Klamath Falls City School District for playground improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for Tyler Technologies public safety software platform (Unanimous)
• Approved School Resource Officer Agreement with Klamath County School District (Unanimous)
• Appointed Melissa Cheyne to the Midland Community Park District Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Long, Andrew Stuedli, Sally MacLeod and Mark Daniels to the Board of Property Tax Appeals (Unanimous)
• Approved domestic well financial assistance grant agreements (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including an update on dry wells in North County, a rate increase for Waste Management, and an update from KCEDA. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Discussion of dry well issues in North County with Watermasters Office
• Waste Management rate increase discussion
• KCEDA update
• Midland Park District update
• Eclipse Staffing update

The Board agreed to hold a public hearing on September 26 to receive citizen input regarding a requested 3% rate increase for Waste Management customers. The Board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Scheduled public hearing for Waste Management rate increase for September 26
• Assigned Commissioner Henslee primary PIO responsibilities for the Eclipse

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from the previous session and discuss water requirements for EclipseFest 23, referencing Resolution #2018-016. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approve minutes from August 23, 2023 meeting
• Discuss water requirements for EclipseFest 23
• Reference to Resolution #2018-016

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to hire an outside firm to investigate potential violations of Resolution 2018-016 and assess the feasibility of similar documentation. The Board also agreed to water storage requirements for the EclipseFest event.

• Approved engagement of a third party to investigate Resolution 2018-016 (Unanimous)
• Approved requirement of two 2,500-gallon water vehicles for EclipseFest 23
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will discuss a proclamation/resolution to repeal Measure 110, review an air quality ordinance, and consider a fee waiver request for Sportsmans Park. They will also hear updates on a juvenile department project and a potential sports tourism RFP.

• Measure 110 Repeal Proclamation/Resolution discussion
• Air Quality Ordinance Review (Chapter 406)
• Sportsmans Park onsite fee waiver request
• Potential Sports Tourism RFP continued from 8/1/23
• Obtaining old fire truck from Klamath County Fire District #1 discussion

The Board approved a resolution to support the repeal of Measure 110 and authorized several personnel and fee waiver requests. They also approved funding for an AOC District 2 host meeting and decided against acquiring an old fire truck for the museum.

• Approved resolution supporting the effort to repeal Measure 110 (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved request for floating employee and preservation of seniority date (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Health FTE increase (Unanimous)
• Approved Sportmans Park onsite fee waiver request (Unanimous)
• Approved AOC District 2 host meeting funding via travel & training line items
• Denied acquisition of old fire truck from Klamath County Fire District #1
• Tabled sports tourism RFP to 9/12
• Tabled revisions to Resolution 2016-017 and Resolution 2016-016

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $12.9 million contract with Modoc Contracting for the KCR Construction Project at the Juvenile Department, funded by Oregon Lottery funds. Other major items include a $8.9 million Community Corrections biennial budget, domestic well drought assistance grants, and a contract for leave tracking software. The meeting also includes proclamations and employee service awards.

• Contract with Modoc Contracting for Juvenile KCR Construction Project: $12,886,948
• Community Corrections 2023-2025 Biennial Plan and Budget: $9,866,278 total funding
• Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant agreements: $35,254.20 total to two recipients
• Contract with Care Validate for leave tracking software: $250/month for three years
• Agreement with SCOEDD for economic development: $50,000

The Board of Commissioners approved the Community Corrections Biennial Plan and Budget for 2023-2025 and several operational contracts for the Sheriff's Office and Public Health. They also appointed a new member to the Klamath Falls Forest Estates Unit 1 Special Road District Board.

• Approved Community Corrections Biennial Plan and Budget 2023-2025 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Margaret Menke to Klamath Falls Forest Estates Unit 1 Special Road District Board (2-1)
• Approved contract with Modoc Contracting for KCR Construction Project (Unanimous)
• Approved legal services agreement with Sarah Dougherty for Sheriff's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved Care Validate quote and contract for leave tracking software (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with South Central Oregon Economic Development District (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved domestic well financial assistance grant agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved grant application to Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (Unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding 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 on litigation
• Closed to media and public; only general subject disclosed

County Counsel

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

• Approve minutes from August 16, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of camping ordinance and policy

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They agreed to proceed with a draft camping ordinance and policy after one title change, directing County Counsel to begin the public notification and hearing process.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Approved proceeding with draft camping ordinance including a title change to section 414.007
• Directed County Counsel to start public notification and hearing process for camping ordinance

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a zone change from Suburban Residential (RS) to Medium Density Residential (RM) on 1.97 acres at 1007 Kane Street. The applicant wants to split the property and build a duplex, which is not allowed in the current RS zone. The meeting includes public comments and staff items.

• Zone change request ZC 5-23 CHANEY for 1.97 acres at 1007 Kane Street
• Proposed change from Suburban Residential (RS) to Medium Density Residential (RM)
• Applicant plans to divide property into two parcels and construct a duplex on the southern parcel
• Duplexes are not permitted in RS zone but are allowed in RM zone

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, consider a project name change for a Wood River community grant, authorize payment of a Chamber of Commerce membership invoice, review a revised resolution on advisory board appointments, and discuss advertising costs for an eclipse event. The agenda is administrative and routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approve minutes from August 15, 2023 meeting
• Wood River Improvement Co. request for project name change on community grant
• Authorization to pay Chamber of Commerce membership invoice
• Review and discuss revised County Resolution RE2016-017 on advisory board appointment policy
• Advertisement costs associated with 2023 eclipse event

The Board authorized spending for eclipse-related advertisements and employee expenses. They also approved a grant project name change and a Chamber of Commerce membership payment.

• Approved up to $20,000 for Annular Eclipse advertisement and employee expenses (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Wood River Community Grant project name change (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of Chamber of Commerce membership invoice from General Fund Non-Departmental (Unanimous)
• Agreed to move forward with updated County Resolution RE2016-017

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a $7.69 million state grant for community developmental disabilities services, a contract with Knife River for $707,662 in rock production, and a $99,500 contract for public works project management. They will also consider vacating two lots in Odessa Summer Homes, appointing members to advisory boards, and approving several intergovernmental agreements and leases.

• $7,694,196 state grant for developmental disabilities services (Agreement 180280)
• $707,662.50 contract with Knife River Corporation for 2023 EAC rock production
• $99,500 direct appointment for public works project management overflow
• Vacation of Lots 61 and 62 of Odessa Summer Homes (File No. LV 5-23)
• Intergovernmental agreement with Lake County for juvenile detention bed days ($24,200 minimum revenue)

The Board of Commissioners approved several contracts for public works, IT training, and social services. They also confirmed two board appointments and authorized the vacating of specific residential lots.

• Vacated Lots 61 and 62 of Odessa Summer Homes (Unanimous)
• Appointed David Hill to Predatory Animal Control District Board (2-1)
• Appointed David Schuler to Klamath County Library Advisory Board (2-1)
• Approved State of Oregon grant for Community Developmental Disabilities Services (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Lake County for youth placement in Juvenile Detention Home (Unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Knife River Corporation for 2023 EAC Rock Production (Unanimous)
• Authorized request for quotes to clean 1-C and 1-C3 drainage canals (Unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to approve minutes, discuss a camping ordinance, and conduct two hearings regarding dogs harming livestock (Singh v. Harmon and Crowder v. Schuster). Other county business may also be addressed.

• Camping ordinance discussion
• Dog harming livestock hearing: Singh v. Harmon
• Dog harming livestock hearing: Crowder v. Schuster
• Approve minutes from 08-02-23 meeting

The Board of Commissioners held hearings for two dogs that harmed livestock, resulting in unanimous votes to euthanize both animals and impose fines. The Board also discussed a draft camping ordinance but took no formal action on it.

• Approved minutes from August 2, 2023 counsel meeting
• Found dog 'Piper' guilty of killing livestock for the second time (Unanimous)
• Ordered humane euthanasia for dog 'Piper' and imposed $500 civil penalty and $1,250 restitution (Unanimous)
• Found dog 'Daisy' guilty of killing livestock (Unanimous)
• Ordered humane euthanasia for dog 'Daisy' and imposed $760 in fees (Unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to discuss real property transactions. The session is closed to the public and media, with only the general subject announced. No decisions or public actions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property negotiations
• Closed to media and public; no votes or public discussion listed

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider a CDD Step 6 hire, discuss Sheriff's Office hiring, and review a potential transfer of two parcels to EID. They will also discuss acceptance of pending grant awards for Emergency Management, Hagelstein Park usage, Library Advisory Board deliberations, a potential Sports Tourism RFP, and a VOCA Grant Authorization Letter. Additionally, they will review and discuss County Resolution RE2016-017 regarding advisory board appointments.

• Department Request – CDD Step 6 Hire
• Potential transfer of two parcels to EID
• Discuss acceptance of pending grant awards for Emergency Management
• Potential Sports Tourism RFP Continued From 8/1/23
• VOCA Grant Authorization Letter

The Board of Commissioners voted to remove camping at Hagelstein Park, limiting it to day use from dusk to dawn. Other actions included approving a specific personnel hire and authorizing a grant signature. The Board also discussed restructuring the Emergency Management department and revising public engagement for advisory boards.

• Approved moving Hagelstein Park to day use only from dusk to dawn (Unanimous)
• Approved CDD Step 6 hire (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized Chair DeGroot to sign VOCA Grant Authorization Letter (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Mr. Schuler to the Library Advisory Board (2-1)
• Approved minutes from August 8, 2023 Admin Meeting
• Tabled Sports Tourism RFP research for two weeks
• Directed staff to revise County Resolution RE2016-017 regarding advisory board engagement

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on distributing $971,424.62 in transient room tax revenue for the second quarter of 2023, appoint three members to the Library Advisory Board, and approve several grant agreements and amendments, including domestic well assistance and a wolf depredation compensation agreement.

• Distribution of $971,424.62 in transient room tax for Q2 2023
• Appointment of Jennifer Cole, Joe Spendolini, and Scott Siracusa to the Library Advisory Board
• Approval of $63,713.47 in domestic well financial assistance grants to three households
• Approval of a $17,000 wolf depredation compensation agreement with USDA APHIS Wildlife Services
• Approval of a 6-month extension for High Caliber Spirits LLC tourism and economic development grants

The Board of Commissioners approved several grant agreements, including domestic well financial assistance and High Caliber Spirits LLC projects. They also appointed three members to the Library Advisory Board and approved the second quarter Transient Room Tax distribution.

• Approved second quarter Transient Room Tax distribution (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Cole, Joe Spendolini, and Scott Siracusa to Library Advisory Board (2-1)
• Approved maintenance agreement between Canon Solutions America and Public Health (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to SCOEDD and Public Health agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's modification of BLM agreement for increased revenues (Unanimous)
• Approved three grant amendments for High Caliber Spirits, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved USDA APHIS Wildlife Services cooperative agreement (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 minutes from the August 2 meeting and receive an update from Brown & Caldwell. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from August 2, 2023 meeting
• Brown & Caldwell update

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The session included a technical analysis update on water storage from Brown & Caldwell.

• Approved minutes from last meeting

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 no decisions are expected to be made publicly.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for legal consultation
• Discussion of an amicus brief
• Meeting at 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a draft strategic plan from Moss Adams, approve a High Visibility Enforcement Grant from ODOT, discuss a Vandenberg Road jurisdiction request, and review a grants FTE increase. The agenda also includes updates on an Eclipse event, mitigation grants, and Community Corrections supervision plans.

• Draft Strategic Plan presentation by Jessie Lenhardt, Moss Adams
• Approval to accept ODOT High Visibility Enforcement Grant
• Vandenberg Road request for maintenance jurisdiction
• Department request for Grants FTE increase
• Update and approval of DEI and Community Corrections Supervision Plans for 2023-2025

The Board of Commissioners approved several administrative actions, including the appointment of a lead for eclipse response and the approval of a community corrections plan. They also authorized grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and a jurisdiction request for Vandenberg Road.

• Approved Commissioner Henslee as lead for Annular Solar Eclipse response plan (Unanimous)
• Approved 90-day employee transfer plan for DD department (Unanimous)
• Approved grants FTE increase (Unanimous)
• Approved Community Corrections Supervision Plan for 23-25 (Unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office application for High Visibility Enforcement Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved letter to Klamath Falls City Council regarding Vandenberg Road jurisdiction (Unanimous)
• Agreed to continue one-year lease for Emergency Management office space
• Agreed to have Title III Advisory Committee vet Emergency Management mitigation grant projects

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider proposed changes to public use of Hagelstein Park. The meeting includes an opportunity for public comment, both in person and remotely via Zoom.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to Hagelstein Park public use
• Public comment period for residents to voice opinions

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to gather testimony regarding proposed changes to the public use of Hagelstein Park. No final decision was made during this meeting; the Board will deliberate on the comments at the August 15 administrative meeting.

• Approved motion to hold the public hearing (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on declaring a local emergency for the annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023, due to expected resource strain from visitor influx. They will also consider accepting a $443,000 quote for a new Caterpillar motor grader, approving speed restrictions on Booth and Vale Roads, and awarding a $147,501.85 flood damage repair contract. Several grant agreements and contract amendments are also on the agenda.

• Declaring a local emergency for the October 14 annular solar eclipse
• Accepting $443,000 quote for a new Caterpillar Model 150 motor grader
• Imposing 45 mph speed restrictions on Booth Road and Vale Road
• Accepting $147,501.85 quote from LNS Construction for flood damage repair at Project Homefront (5225 Hwy 97 N.)
• Approving $40,000 and $31,040.74 domestic well grant agreements for drought relief

The Board of Commissioners approved a local emergency declaration for the annular solar eclipse. The board also authorized several public works contracts, water feasibility studies, and liquor license renewals.

• Declared local emergency for annular solar eclipse (Unanimous)
• Approved speed restrictions on Booth Road and Vale Road (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Mathis Concrete, LLC for Shasta Way Driveway Ramp Repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one Caterpillar Motor Grader from Peterson Cat (Unanimous)
• Approved lowest quote for flood damage repair at the motel (Unanimous)
• Approved Midland Well Feasibility Study and domestic well grant agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved chip sealing services agreement with City of Klamath Falls (Unanimous)
• Authorized DA's office to apply for VOCA Grant 2023-2025 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners and Klamath Falls City Council will hold a joint work session to discuss policing within the Urban Growth Boundary, a park next to the Baldwin Museum, engaging the Trust for Public Lands on a recreation district, and the Hometown F35 Group. No decisions are expected; the session is for discussion only.

• Discussion on policing in the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)
• Discussion regarding a park next to the Baldwin Museum
• Engaging Trust for Public Lands on a recreation district
• Discussion of the Hometown F35 Group

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a department head meeting to review the Paid Oregon Leave Act, proposed changes to paid time off, and a new employee evaluation process. They will also discuss emergency lockdown procedures and continuity of operations plans from each department. The meeting includes updates from the Clerk's Administrative Advisory Committee and a discussion on multimedia capabilities with Information Technology.

• Review of the Paid Oregon Leave Act
• Proposed Paid Time Off Change
• Review of new employee evaluation process
• Emergency Lockdown Procedure Discussion
• Continuity of Operations Plans (COOPS) from each department

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a contract with SCOEDD (South Central Oregon Economic Development District) and consider an emergency declaration related to an eclipse event. They will also receive an update from Discover Klamath and consider approval of a Developmental Disabilities Director offer.

• Discussion regarding SCOEDD contract (document 7-25-2023 SCOEDD IGA 2023-24.PDF)
• Approval of DD Director offer
• Emergency Declaration Eclipse Event Discussion
• Discover Klamath Update

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the previous work session meeting. Other items, including the SCOEDD contract, DD Director offer, and eclipse emergency declaration, were noted as discussed at an earlier meeting.

• Approved minutes from previous Work Session meeting

County Counsel

This is a routine public meeting of the Klamath County Board of Commissioners acting as County Counsel. The agenda includes only the approval of minutes from two prior meetings and a general item for other county business, with no specific action items listed. It is largely procedural.

• Approve minutes from June 28, 2023
• Approve minutes from June 29, 2023
• Other county business (no details provided)

The Board of Commissioners approved an employment offer for Heidi Gather as the Developmental Disabilities Director. The offer includes step 3 pay and immediate start of Admin days. A proposed emergency declaration for an October eclipse event was noted for a future business meeting.

• Approved employment offer to Heidi Gather at step 3 with immediate Admin days (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the previous Counsel meeting

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss real property transactions and labor negotiations, as permitted by Oregon law. The session is closed to the public, and media may only report the general subject.

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

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a public right-of-way vacation request for Horal Avenue, discuss a neighbor dispute on Greylock Way, and review a potential sports tourism RFP. They will also discuss a security software purchase, an out-of-class stipend for emergency management, and an exception to policy for a public health temp employee. The meeting includes discussion of a Klamath County-Mitigation Outreach Grant and Library Advisory Board interviews.

• Horal Avenue public right-of-way vacation request
• Greylock Way neighbor dispute discussion
• Potential sports tourism RFP
• Security software discussion
• Department request for out-of-class stipend for emergency management

The Board of Commissioners approved an out-of-class stipend for Emergency Management and a policy exception for a Public Health temporary employee. The Board also denied a vacation request for Horal Ave and directed staff to draft a formal policy for future requests.

• Approved out-of-class stipend for Emergency Management (Unanimous)
• Approved policy exception for Public Health temporary employee (Unanimous)
• Denied Horal Ave vacation request
• Approved interviewing current applicants for the Library Advisory Board
• Approved minutes from July 25, 2023 Admin Meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to adopt a new fee schedule for the Solid Waste Division, with a 13% increase effective September 1, 2023, followed by additional 13% increases in 2024 and 2025, then 4% annually thereafter. The board will also award a $1,853,278 bid to Rocky Mountain Construction for the 2023 Sprague River Road Overlay project and approve related contracts. Other items include approving a consent to annexation agreement with the City of Klamath Falls for fairgrounds RV park expansion, and approving domestic well grant agreements totaling $61,655.82.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt new Solid Waste fee schedule with 13% increases starting Sept 1, 2023
• Award of $1,853,278 bid to Rocky Mountain Construction for Sprague River Road Overlay project
• Consent to annexation agreement with City of Klamath Falls for fairgrounds RV park expansion
• Approval of $61,655.82 in domestic well financial assistance grants to two recipients
• Amendment to DEQ Targeted Airshed Grant increasing per-household weatherization allocation to $5,000

The Board of Commissioners adopted a new fee schedule for the Solid Waste Division to maintain service levels. They also approved a road overlay contract and several intergovernmental agreements.

• Approved new Solid Waste Division fee schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved bid and contract for 2023 Sprague River Road Overlay Project with Rocky Mountain Construction, LLC (Unanimous)
• Appointed Cody Redding to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Agreement 156-21 with Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent to Annexation Agreement with the City of Klamath Falls (Unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved Deed of Dedication for Road and Public Utilities Right-Of-Way (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 25, 2023 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a project update for 3319 S. 6th Street, the Community Emergency Response Team, a Welcome Corp presentation, and an update on Midland Community Park District. The board will also consider approving an emergency declaration resolution.

• Approval of emergency declaration resolution dated July 25, 2023
• Project update for 3319 S. 6th Street by Kelsie Randall
• Community Emergency Response Team discussion
• Welcome Corp presentation by Emily Strauss
• Midland Community Park District update by Tracey Cheyne

The Board unanimously approved an emergency declaration (RE2024-001). They also approved meeting minutes from June 28 and July 12, 2023.

• Approved emergency declaration RE2024-001 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 28, 2023 and July 12, 2023 meetings
• Tabled discussion on CERT MOU until after the Golden Fire emergency

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider a declaration of a state of emergency for the Golden Fire and continue discussions on emergency management restructuring and funding deficits. They will also vote on personnel actions, including a SO-CO Step 4 hire and out-of-class stipends, and approve the Chempack Plan, building fee waivers, and a museum levy form.

• Declaration for state of emergency for Golden Fire
• Emergency Management restructure and funding deficit discussion continued
• Approve and sign Chempack Plan
• Building fee waiver requests for Favell Museum and Klamath Basin Senior Citizen Center
• Sign final SEL 801 form for Museum Levy

The Board of Commissioners approved building fee waivers for the Favell Museum and Senior Center. They authorized expenses for Golden Fire CERT volunteers and approved several personnel and administrative requests. The Board also discussed potential housing incentives to recruit Deputy District Attorneys.

• Approved building fee waiver for Favell Museum (Unanimous)
• Approved building fee waiver for Senior Center (Unanimous)
• Approved expenses for portable toilets and food for Golden Fire CERT volunteers
• Approved Chempack Plan authorization (Unanimous)
• Approved KCC Strategic Partnership endorsement (Unanimous)
• Approved final SEL 801 form for Museum Levy (Unanimous)
• Approved SO-CO Step 4 Hire (Unanimous)
• Approved Out Of Class Stipend for Tax/Property (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several equipment purchases, including two drones for wolf hazing, and multiple contracts and agreements. They will also vote on budget transfers, lot vacations, and appointments. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve $35,950 purchase of two GenPac drones with Responder Cast service for USDA/APHIS range-riders
• Award $707,662.50 bid to Knife River Corporation for 2023 EAC Rock Production
• Approve $314,089.00 purchase of a 2024 Freightliner dump truck with spreader and plow
• Approve $414,905.04 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal via SoftwareOne over 3 years
• Approve $18,933.75 in domestic well financial assistance grants to two recipients

The Board of Commissioners approved several equipment purchases for Public Works, including a dump truck and asphalt patcher. They also authorized various intergovernmental agreements, land vacations, and a new HVAC system for the Sprague River Branch Library.

• Approved supplemental budget for Emergency Management and Sheriff’s Office (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two drones from GenPac for wolf activity support (Unanimous)
• Approved bid from Knife River Corporation for 2023 EAC Rock Production (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Freightliner dump truck and roll off deck truck (Unanimous)
• Approved vacating lots at Running Y Resort Phase 11 and Mountain Lakes Homesite (Unanimous)
• Appointed Charlotte Stringer-Stine to the Goldfinch Special Road District Board (Unanimous)
• Approved Microsoft Enterprise Renewal agreement via SoftwareOne (Unanimous)
• Approved HVAC system installation at Sprague River Branch Library (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider amendments to Article 45.5 and the creation of Article 45.7 of the Klamath County Land Development Code. Article 45.5 sets standards for Property Line Adjustments, while Article 45.7 would set standards for combining two parcels into one. The meeting also includes staff items, other business, and public comments.

• Consideration of amendments to Article 45.5 (Property Line Adjustments)
• Creation of Article 45.7 (combining two parcels or lots into one property)
• Public comments period

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss matters related to cybersecurity infrastructure and responses to cyber threats. 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) (P) on cybersecurity
• Meeting at Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls

Board of Commissioners

This is a work session with only procedural items: a review of emergency management document submissions and approval of amendments to Office of Emergency Management (OEM) grant agreements. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Emergency Management Document Submission Review
• Approve Amendments To OEM Grant Agreements

The Board authorized the submission of the EMPG grant application following a review by designated staff. Commissioners also approved two amendments to OEM grant agreements to extend compliance timelines by one year. The Board discussed a projected $110,000 deficit in the Emergency Management department.

• Authorized submission of EMPG grant application after review (Unanimous)
• Approved two OEM grant agreement amendments to allow an extra year for compliance (Unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss labor negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOPPO). The session is closed to the media and public, and no decisions are expected to be made publicly.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations with FOPPO
• Session held at Government Center, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Spence Mountain Maintenance Advisory Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice-chair, review draft bylaws, and discuss the adopted forest management plan and current trail system. The meeting is open to the public and accessible.

• Vote for chair and vice-chair
• Review draft bylaws
• Review adopted forest management plan
• Discuss current trail system

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will hold a walking tour of the Crest Street area to discuss street design. The meeting is open to the public and will begin at Crest Park.

• Walking tour of Crest Street area to discuss street design
• Meeting at Crest Park at 6:00 pm on July 11, 2023

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to discuss labor negotiations with the Klamath County Peace Officers Association (KCPOA), as well as CERT and ASA agreements. The agenda is brief and focuses on these labor-related items, with no other substantive business listed.

• Labor negotiations with KCPOA
• CERT agreement
• ASA agreements

The Board unanimously approved the Ambulance Service Area Agreements and an extension agreement with Fire District 3. They also designated Mark Belcastro as the reporting lead for CERT.

• Approved Ambulance Service Area Agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved extension agreement with Fire District 3 including Bonanza ASA (Unanimous)
• Agreed that CERT will report to Mark Belcastro until further notice
• Scheduled meeting with CERT and Fire District 1 for 7/26 to discuss an MOU

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a hearing and vote on a proposed supplemental budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 affecting the Treasurer County Schools, Taylor Grazing, and Juvenile Capital Project funds. The budget increases revenues and expenditures by $787,287 due to higher-than-anticipated pass-through revenues and a state reimbursement request. The board will also consider a funding request from SCOEDD.

• Supplemental budget hearing for Treasurer County Schools, Taylor Grazing, and Juvenile Capital Project funds
• Recommended motion to approve $787,287 increase in revenues and expenditures
• SCOEDD funding request

The Board of Commissioners approved a supplemental budget for specific county funds. They also voted to increase the 2023-24 allocation for the South Central Oregon Economic Development District to $50,000.

• Approved supplemental budget for Treasurer County Schools, Taylor Grazing, and Juvenile Capital Project Funds (Unanimous) BR2023-058
• Approved increasing 23-24 allocation to South Central Oregon Economic Development District to $50,000.00 (Unanimous)

County Counsel

This is a brief public meeting of the Klamath County Board of Commissioners sitting as County Counsel. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting and considering Resolution #2018-016. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approve minutes from 06-21-23
• Resolution #2018-016

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the June 21 Counsel meeting. No other substantive decisions were made as the discussion regarding Resolution #2018-016 was deferred to a later date.

• Approved minutes from June 21 Counsel meeting

Finance

The Board of Commissioners will consider a $15,000 funding request from the Klamath Senior Center, up from $7,500 in the current year, and a $175,000 SCOEDD funding request, up from $25,000. They will also discuss an emergency management shortfall, COLA adjustments, and an election to receive SRS vs. 1908 Act amended.

• Klamath Senior Center funding request of $15,000
• SCOEDD funding request of $175,000 for 2023-24
• Emergency Management shortfall for 2022-23
• COLA adjustments effective July 1, 2023
• Election to receive SRS vs. 1908 Act amended

The Board approved a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for all county employees and unions effective July 1, 2023. They also approved several funding requests and decided to cover an Emergency Management budget shortfall using the Sheriff's budget surplus.

• Approved 4% COLA for all county employees and unions effective 7/1/2023
• Approved $7,500.00 funding request for Klamath Senior Center
• Approved $25k payment for SCOEDD funding request
• Approved $13,364.38 payment for O&C Dues Notice
• Decided Emergency Management budget shortfall will be covered by Sheriff's budget surplus
• Agreed to receive SRS and authorized Treasurer to sign
• Rejected Enterprise Fleet Management program
• Approved May 31 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a funding request from the Little League Grant Committee, receive an update on City Serve, discuss a recreation district with SkyLakes, and continue a solid waste fee discussion with the Community Development Department. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine procedural items.

• Little League Grant Committee funding request by Dana Oullette
• City Serve update by Richard Pfeil
• Recreation district discussion with Molly Jespersen of SkyLakes
• Solid waste fee discussion continued with Tom Crist and Stephanie Brown of CDD

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to sign a new letter with the Trust for Public Lands to restart recreation efforts. They also discussed a solid waste fee increase plan and reviewed a funding request from the Little League Grant Committee.

• Approved signing a new letter for Trust for Public Land (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 21 meeting
• Discussed solid waste fee increase of 13%, 13%, 13%, and 4% perpetual

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 may only report the general subject. No decisions or public actions are scheduled.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for legal consultation on litigation
• Closed to media and public; only general subject may be reported

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a 1.89 MW solar facility on 11.99 acres of a 203.47-acre parcel zoned Forestry Range on Maupin Road. The site has prime soils and a class B water right with Klamath Irrigation District. The agenda also includes staff and commission items, public comments, and adjournment.

• CUP 1-23 Blackbird Solar LLC: request for conditional use permit to build an 11.99-acre solar facility producing 1.89 MW on a 203.47-acre tract zoned Forestry Range on Maupin Road, ½ mile north of Maupin/Transformer intersection (R-4012-03400-00300). Soils are prime/unique; site has a class B water right with Klamath Irrigation District.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to discuss the road district application process, receive updates on the Klamath Crimson Rose Project and Hagelstein Park algae bloom, and consider several financial authorizations including cleanup at 3319 S. 6th Street and cameras at the Watermaster's Office. They will also review and sign a museum levy ballot title form.

• Authorize General Fund dollars for cleanup at 3319 S. 6th Street
• Approve accepting quote for cameras at Watermaster's Office
• Authorization to sign RJS Construction purchase order
• Review and sign Museum Levy Ballot Title Form (SEL 801)
• Discussion regarding commitment made to City School District

The Board approved a museum levy ballot title and authorized funding for school playground equipment. They also approved several General Fund expenditures for security cameras and property cleanup. A public hearing will be scheduled for August regarding Hagelstein Park usage.

• Approved museum levy ballot title form (Unanimous)
• Approved $100k total for playground equipment ($50k to City Schools, $50k to County Schools)
• Approved quote from Audio/Video Interiors for cameras at Watermaster's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved $200-300 from General Fund for cleanup at 3319 S. 6th Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized Allan Brown to sign RJS Construction POs (Unanimous)
• Approved reserving a park area for a tribal ceremony on July 21 (Unanimous)
• Agreed to hold a public hearing in August regarding Hagelstein Park water quality and use

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve several financial and administrative items, including a $2.5 million interfund loan for the fairgrounds RV park expansion, multiple supplemental budget resolutions, and various contracts and agreements. They will also hold public hearings on the Bly Water and Sanitary District's CDBG project and the county's supplemental budget.

• Interfund loan of $2,500,000 at 4.5% interest for 10 years from General Fund Reserve to Fairgrounds for RV park expansion
• Supplemental budget resolutions for Public Health ($624,456), Fairgrounds/COVID19 ($1,738,271), General Fund/Reserve ($11,347,677 increase), Mental Health ($35,000), and misc funds ($178,775)
• Rejection of all bids for 2023 Shasta Way Sidewalk Improvements project (low bid $968,112, 27% over estimate)
• Acceptance of quote from Lithia Ford for 4 pickups totaling $223,950 plus fees
• Approval of $415,000 agreement with Oregon State Fire Marshal for wildfire risk reduction programs

The Board of Commissioners approved several supplemental budget resolutions for various county funds and the Library Service District. They also authorized the purchase of four Ford pickups and rejected all bids for the Shasta Way sidewalk project. Additionally, the Board approved numerous intergovernmental agreements and contract amendments for behavioral health and fire services.

• Approved purchase of three 2023 F250 and one 2023 F550 pickups from Lithia Ford (Unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for 2023 Shasta Way Sidewalk Improvements Project (Unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budgets for Public Health, Fairgrounds, COVID19, General Fund, Mental Health, and other departments (Unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget for Library Service District Reserve Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of real estate not in use for county purposes (Unanimous)
• Approved interfund loan between General Fund Reserve and Fairgrounds Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments to PIER Selection Committee (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved MOA with Rocky Mountain Construction for Wocus Bay Boat Marina parking and ramp (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss solid waste fees and review the county's 2023 insurance. They will also meet and greet new Watermaster Tom Skiles. The meeting includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Solid waste fee discussion with Tom Crist and Stephanie Brown
• 2023 insurance review with Bill Gilmore and Leslie Barlow-Hunter
• Meet and greet with new Watermaster Tom Skiles
• Approval of minutes from June 14 and June 15, 2023

The Board approved the 2023 Insurance Review, selecting specific options for public entity liability and other coverages. Commissioners discussed potential staggered increases for solid waste fees but deferred a final decision pending further staff analysis. The Board also welcomed the new Watermaster, Tom Skiles.

• Approved 2023 Insurance Review using option 3 for public entity liability and option 2 for all other items (Unanimous)
• Authorized Leslie Barlow-Hunter to sign insurance documents (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting
• Requested staff to analyze two solid waste fee increase scenarios (15%, 15%, 10% then CPI and 13%, 13%, 13% then CPI) for next week's session

County Counsel

This is a routine County Counsel meeting of the Klamath County Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes calling the meeting to order, approving the minutes from the previous meeting (June 14, 2023), and reviewing Resolution #2018-016. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approve minutes from June 14, 2023 meeting
• Review Resolution #2018-016

The Board of Commissioners discussed updating Resolution #2018-016, which provides an exception to personnel policy 022 regarding the employment of relatives for Sheriff Kaber. Commissioners declined to sign the proposed update at this time. Commissioner Henslee will work with HR and Counsel to explore alternative solutions.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Declined to sign updated Resolution #2018-016 regarding employment of relatives

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on a proposed ordinance (96.0) regarding homeless camping, updates to the Emergency Operations Plan for public health and medical services, and a contract with Roe Review. Other items include a request for a remote Public Works position, an exception to policy for an Assessor's hire, and an update on the Fire Marshall Grant.

• Proposed Ordinance 96.0 on homeless camping
• Emergency Support Function 8 update for public health and medical services
• Contract discussion with Roe Review
• Department request for a remote Public Works position
• Update on Fire Marshall Grant

The Board of Commissioners voted to transfer Emergency Management from the Sheriff's Office to the Commissioners' oversight. They also approved several grants, personnel requests, and a public health emergency plan.

• Moved Emergency Management from Sheriff's Office to Commissioners (Unanimous)
• Appointed the Chair as liaison to Emergency Management (Unanimous)
• Approved $415,000 in State Fire Marshall grants for wood chipper and trailer chain programs (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Health and Medical Services Emergency Support Function 8 plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Works remote position (Unanimous)
• Approved exception to policy for Assessors hire (Unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to update the tobacco retail license retailer definition in the ordinance
• Agreed to proceed with lower insurance limits for a Microsoft contract

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of supplemental budget resolutions for fiscal year 2022-23, several purchases for the Sheriff's Office, appointments, and agreements. The most consequential item is a request to spend up to $640,000 from the Equipment Reserve for eight 2023 Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles, including upfitting, radios, and repeaters. The board will also vote on a $14,977.74 purchase of barriers for the jail's top tier, and approve multiple budget adjustments across county departments.

• Purchase of eight 2023 Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles with upfitting, radios, and repeaters for up to $640,000 from the Sheriff's Office Equipment Reserve
• Purchase of barriers for the top tier of the Klamath County Jail for $14,977.74 from U-Line
• Supplemental budget resolution for Community Development, Solid Waste, and Parks funds: $353,722 additional revenues for Community Development, $248,056 for Solid Waste, $2,000 for Parks
• Supplemental budget resolution for the General Fund Tax Collector department: $70,000 decrease in revenues due to shortfall in A&T grant and lower transient room tax fees
• MOU and Sponsor Tax Reimbursement Agreement with the Zbinden family for Industrial Site Readiness Improvements designating Zbinden lot #500 as a Regionally Significant Industrial Site, with potential fiscal impact of $3,787,500

The Board of Commissioners approved nine supplemental budget resolutions across various county funds and departments. They also authorized the purchase of eight patrol vehicles and jail barriers, and appointed new members to the Planning Commission and Ambulance Advisory Committee.

• Approved 9 supplemental budget resolutions (BR2023-043 to BR2023-051) (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 8 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles for Sheriff's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of barriers for the top tier of the jail (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Clinton Rajnus to the Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Stewart Decker to the Planning Commission (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved appointment of Bill Alguire to the Ambulance Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved $59,000 annual expense amendment for Multnomah Education Service District agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session that includes a single substantive agenda item: Emergency Management. The meeting will also include a call to order and adjournment. No specific details, proposals, or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Emergency Management (no further detail provided in agenda)

The Board discussed a state review of the Emergency Management Department regarding grant documentation and staff time recording. To ensure required information is submitted within 12 days, the Board ordered specific staff to work from designated conference rooms. The Board also discussed potential layoffs and internal spending controls for the department.

• Approved motion that Emergency Management works out of Room 214 or Public Works conference rooms starting Monday (Unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, sitting as County Counsel, will discuss several items including Spence Mountain events, public works insurance limits compared to state requirements, and risk management regarding treadmill use on county time. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no listed votes or public hearings.

• Spence Mountain Events discussion
• Public Works insurance limits: county vs. state requirements
• Risk management: treadmill use on county time

The Board approved the use of the State evaluation tool to determine insurance requirements for Public Works projects. They also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and designated a contact for ODF fire permits regarding Spence Mountain events.

• Approved minutes from last County Counsel Meeting
• Agreed to use State evaluation tool for Public Works project insurance limits
• Designated Jeremy Morris as the contact for ODF permits for Spence Mountain events

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to consult with legal counsel about current or likely litigation. The session is closed to the public, and media may only report the general subject. No decisions are expected to be made publicly.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for legal consultation on litigation
• Discussion of an amicus brief
• Meeting at Government Center, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive a post-fire season update from the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership and to discuss a comment letter regarding Year 2 BIL (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) funding. The meeting also includes routine approval of prior minutes.

• South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership post-fire season update
• Year 2 BIL Funding comment letter discussion

The Board of Commissioners approved a comment letter regarding Year 2 BIL Funding. The meeting also included reports from fire management partners and the Oregon Department of Forestry regarding the upcoming fire season.

• Approved Year 2 BIL Funding comment letter (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 7 Work Session meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on the Domestic Well Grant Program and maintenance of Government Center bathrooms, discuss a Large Animal Evacuation Plan and HB 5019, and consider a museum levy ballot title and a fairgrounds application.

• Domestic Well Grant Program update by Natalie Parker and Cindy Rogers
• Maintenance update on Government Center bathrooms by Glen Gregory
• Discussion of Large Animal Evacuation Plan
• HB 5019 document review
• Museum Levy ballot title form signature and Fairgrounds Third Thursday application approval

The Board unanimously approved the Fairgrounds' application to participate in Third Thursday. Additionally, the Board agreed to hire independent contractors for Domestic Well Grant Program inspections. Other items discussed included Government Center bathroom security and the Large Animal Evacuation Plan.

• Approved Fairgrounds participation in Third Thursday (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring independent contractors for Domestic Well Grant Program pre and post inspections
• Approved minutes from June 6, 2023 Admin meeting
• Denied participation in HB 5019
• Tabled Museum Levy Ballot Title Form Signature pending changes and dollar figures

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and adopt budgets for the county and several service districts for fiscal year 2023-2024, totaling $244.7 million. They will also vote on a $1.66 million ODOT grant for electric vehicle charging stations and authorize bids for a $2 million road overlay project on Sprague River Road.

• Adoption of $244,664,204 Klamath County budget for FY 2023-2024
• Approval of $1,658,800 ODOT Carbon Reduction Program grant for electric vehicle charging stations
• Authorization to issue bids for $2,000,000 Sprague River Road overlay project (approx. 6 miles)
• Adoption of $30,440,000 Road Service District budget with $24 per tax lot assessment
• Appointment of seven members to the Spence Mountain Maintenance Advisory Committee

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the general county budget and budgets for the Drainage, Library, Extension, and Road Service Districts for fiscal year 2023-2024. The Board also authorized bids for a road project and approved several inter-agency agreements and grant funds.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 budgets and appropriations for Klamath County and Drainage, Library, Extension, and Road Service Districts (Unanimous)
• Approved invitation for bids for 2023 Sprague River Road Overlay Project (Unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Contracting Policies and Procedures Chapter 1 Section 1.19 (2) with amendment to exclude Emergency Manager (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments to the Spence Mountain Maintenance Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Klamath Falls Downtown Association and Developmental Disabilities Services for Third Thursday 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Task Order H between Oregon Tech and Klamath County Public Health (Unanimous)
• Approved MoU between Community Corrections and Klamath Irrigation District (Unanimous)
• Approved American Rescue Act and Domestic Well Financial Assistance grant agreements (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss administrative items, including a policy for handling small immaterial items not presented to the board, master internship agreements with KCC, OIT, and BPIP, department notification procedures for emergency lockdowns, and training/tracking software. The agenda is administrative and procedural in nature, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Policy for small immaterial items not presented to the board (e.g., booths)
• Master internship agreements with KCC, OIT, and BPIP
• Department notification for emergency lockdowns
• Training/tracking software

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a County Counsel public meeting on June 7, 2023, immediately following an executive session. The agenda includes calling the meeting to order, approving the minutes from the May 24, 2023 meeting, and discussing other county business before adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from May 24, 2023 meeting
• Other county business discussion
• Meeting held in Room 214, Klamath County Government Center
• Live stream available at klamathcounty.org

The Board of Commissioners met for a County Counsel meeting. The only substantive action taken was the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. No other county business was conducted.

• Approved minutes from last meeting

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to discuss real property transactions and labor negotiations. The session is closed to the media and public, with only the general subject disclosed.

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

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a museum levy with Museum Advisory Board members, receive an update from KCEDA (Klamath County Economic Development Association), and discuss library matters. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Museum Advisory Board members discuss museum levy
• KCEDA update
• Library discussion

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a request to place a five-year museum tax levy on the November 7, 2023 ballot. The Board also agreed to work with library staff and the advisory committee to implement changes regarding the moderation of library discussions.

• Approved five-year museum tax levy of $0.10 per $1000.00 assessed value for Nov. 7, 2023 ballot (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Agreed to work with library staff and advisory committee to implement discussed changes to program moderation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel actions for the District Attorney's office, including a step 7 hire, a signing bonus, and staff reclassifications. They will also discuss proposed amendments to a Sheriff's Office resolution, bid results for the Shasta Sidewalk project, and a lease for 905 Wiard Street. Updates on the Junior Commissioner Program and the county's strategic plan are also on the agenda.

• Department request for a Step 7 hire in the DA's Office
• Department request for a signing bonus in the DA's Office
• Department request for DA's Office staff reclassifications
• Sheriff's Office resolution proposed amendments
• Shasta Sidewalk bid results discussion

The Board of Commissioners approved several personnel requests for the District Attorney's office and rejected a sidewalk project bid that exceeded estimates. The Board also directed staff to pursue ownership of an old fire truck for the museum.

• Approved Step 7 Hire for DA's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved signing bonus for DA's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved DA's Office staff reclassifications (Unanimous)
• Rejected Shasta Sidewalk Project bid and authorized re-bid
• Approved request for Museum to seek ownership of old fire truck from Fire District #1
• Approved minutes from previous meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold the first of two public hearings on proposed Ordinance #96.00, which sets guidelines for homeless sleeping and resting in public areas, as required by Oregon law. Commissioners will also consider a $2.67 million contract with Rocky Mountain Construction to expand the fairgrounds RV lot from 24 to 48 full-service sites. Multiple grant agreements and audit contracts are up for approval, including $1.05 million in ARPA grants and $1.35 million for an EPA water reuse project.

• First hearing on homeless camping ordinance (Ordinance #96.00) at 1:15 p.m.
• Contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for fairgrounds RV expansion: $2,669,157.50
• ARPA grant agreements: KCEDA $1,000,000, Skyline Brewing Co. $45,000
• EPA Region 10 Community Grant application for Upper Klamath Lake water reuse: $1,351,125
• Purchase of 2023 Ford F250 for Sheriff's Search and Rescue: up to $70,000

The Board of Commissioners approved a construction contract for the Fairgrounds RV lot expansion and several professional audit agreements with Moss Adams LLP. They also approved a new vehicle for the Sheriff's Search and Rescue Division and postponed a hearing on Proposed Ordinance #96.00.

• Approved $2,669,157.50 contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for RV Expansion Project (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Ford F250 for Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (Unanimous)
• Postponed first hearing on Proposed Ordinance #96.00 to a later date
• Approved professional audit services with Moss Adams LLP for the County, Pension Plan, Treasurer’s Investment Pool, Drainage, Extension, Library, and Road Service Districts (Unanimous)
• Appointed Nicholas Oldham and Fred Ginestar to Poe Valley Vector Control District Board (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Diann Walker-Pope and Matthew Gray to Ambulance Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved budget changes for General Fund Sheriff Civil Division (BR2023-027) and Klamath Falls Street Fund (BR2023-028) (Unanimous)
• Approved grant agreements for Domestic Well Financial Assistance and American Rescue Act (Unanimous)

County Counsel

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

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations
• Closed to media; only general subject may be reported

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a joint meeting with the Klamath Tribes. The only substantive item on the agenda is a discussion of Hagelstein Park. No decisions or votes are listed.

• Joint meeting with Klamath Tribes
• Hagelstein Park discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session including a time-certain livestock hearing (Couoh vs Mowdy) and a one-hour update on ARPA community projects from Discover Klamath and various organization leads. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a Discover Klamath update.

• Livestock hearing: Couoh vs Mowdy at 3:00 PM
• ARPA Community Projects Update (1 hour) with Natalie Parker and various organization leads
• Discover Klamath Update
• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2023

The Board found dogs guilty of injuring in a livestock hearing and imposed $1,040 in fees and penalties. Additionally, the Board approved a funding reallocation for Emergency Management and a scope amendment for an Oregon Tech project.

• Found dogs guilty of injuring with no previous history (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,040 in impound, boarding, microchip, license fees and civil penalties (Unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of $25k from Emergency Management to the Tyler project (Unanimous)
• Authorized amendment of Oregon Tech scope of work to include a fit learning center (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 24, 2023 Work Session

Finance

The Board of Commissioners will discuss allocating $75,547.19 in remaining ARPA funds and $2.5 million in LATCF funds to the Fairgrounds RV Park, along with funding requests from Home Builders Association ($20,000) and Klamath Film ($25,000). They will also consider a Sheriff personnel change and a General Fund revenue shortfall.

• ARPA Allocation Remaining Balance: $75,547.19 to allocate
• LATCF Allocations: $2.5 million to Fairgrounds for RV Park
• Home Builders Association Request for $20,000 for Tiny Home Project
• Klamath Film Request for $25,000
• Sheriff Personnel Change: Senior Deputy position added to 2023-24 budget, fiscal impact $10,795.51

The Board approved several funding allocations, including an interfund loan for the fairgrounds and ARPA funds for the Tyler project. They also authorized a budget transfer for a Sheriff's position and committed $100k in Tourism funds to Baldwin Park.

• Approved $75,547.19 from ARPA to the 'Tyler' project (Unanimous)
• Approved $2.5 million interfund loan at 4.5% interest to the fairgrounds RV project (Unanimous)
• Approved $100k commitment from Tourism funds for Baldwin Park
• Approved budget transfer of approx. $10,800 for a Sheriff's position (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2023 meeting
• Agreed to use consultants for well inspections

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider a policy amendment on accident and injury reporting, hear an update on the KCR Project from Juvenile Department, discuss government center hours, and vote on scholarships and a funding request. The meeting includes a presentation on housing planning studies.

• Proposed policy amendment on accident and injury reporting
• Housing planning studies presentation
• Update on KCR Project from Juvenile Department
• Approval of scholarships: 2 for Oregon Tech at $1,000 each and 6 for Klamath Community College at $500 each
• Discover Klamath funding request of $7,500 to host Oregon Destination Association Conference

The Board of Commissioners approved funding for Klamath Promise scholarships and the Oregon Destination Association Conference. They also approved an amendment to the accident and injury reporting policy and agreed to prioritize a new land development code.

• Approved amended Accident & Injury Reporting policy (Unanimous)
• Agreed to hire a consultant for a new land development code first
• Approved $5,000.00 in scholarship funding for Klamath Promise from Economic Development funds (Unanimous)
• Approved $7,500.00 from Tourism funds for Discover Klamath to host Oregon Destination Association Conference (Unanimous)
• Decided to keep Government Center hours as 8-5
• Approved minutes from May 23, 2023 Admin Meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will sign final orders for two land-use code amendments: one extending building permit timelines and another tightening camping rules on private property. They will also approve a $135,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant to the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center, a $15,000 contract with Klamath IDEA for economic development, and several other agreements and budget items.

• Sign final order for CLUP 3-23, amending land development code to extend building permit timelines beyond 180 days
• Sign final order for CLUP 1-23, amending Article 82 (Camping) to limit camping on private property and restrict sewage disposal to self-contained RVs or porta potties
• Approve $135,000 ARPA grant agreement with Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center
• Approve $15,000 contract with Klamath Community College Foundation DBA Klamath IDEA for economic development
• Approve $40,315.25 in Domestic Well Financial Assistance grants to two households

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several grant agreements, including American Rescue Act and domestic well financial assistance funds. They also authorized an economic development agreement with Klamath Community College Foundation and a supplemental budget for the Klamath Falls Street Fund.

• Approved supplemental budget for Klamath Falls Street Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved economic development agreement with Klamath Community College Foundation (Unanimous)
• Approved American Rescue Act grant agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved domestic well financial assistance grant agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of delinquent tax balances of $10 or less (Unanimous)
• Approved lease for parking spaces in Lot 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved printer maintenance agreement with RICOH for Sheriff's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Oregon Timber Counties Coalition participation (Unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive business was conducted, as listed labor negotiation items were not discussed.

• Approved minutes from last meeting

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to discuss labor negotiations with Local 701 and to consult with legal counsel on current or likely litigation, including a retirement matter. The session is closed to the public, and media may only report the general subject.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations with Local 701
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for legal consultation on litigation
• Discussion of a retirement matter
• Meeting at Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session covering a Little League grant request, an update on the 2023 fire season from OSFM, and appointments to the Museum Advisory Board. A budget committee meeting is scheduled for 4:00 PM. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Little League Grant Committee funding request by Dana Oulette
• OSFM update on 2023 fire season by Leland Hunter
• Museum Advisory Board member appointments
• Museum levy discussion
• Budget Committee meeting at 4:00 PM

The Board held a work session and approved the minutes from the last meeting. Leland Hunter from the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office provided updates on the 2023 fire season and grant opportunities.

• Approved minutes from last meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider accepting a $15.2 million bid for the Juvenile KCR Construction Project, award several smaller contracts for demolition and cleanup, and hold final hearings on a tobacco retail licensing ordinance and supplemental budget resolutions. They will also set hearing dates for a proposed ordinance regulating camping on public property and approve various agreements and budget adjustments.

• Accept $15,223,576 bid from Modoc Contracting for Juvenile KCR Construction Project
• Adopt Ordinance #90.02 (Tobacco Retail Licensing) after final hearing
• Approve $2,669,157.50 bid from Rocky Mountain Construction for 48 RV spaces at Fairgrounds
• Set June 6 and June 20 hearings for Ordinance #96.00 on public property camping
• Approve $810,545.32 distribution from tax foreclosed property sales

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance #90.02 regarding tobacco retail licensing. They also approved several construction bids, including RV space expansion at the fairgrounds, and passed multiple supplemental budget resolutions.

• Approved Ordinance #90.02-Tobacco Retail Licensing (Unanimous)
• Approved bid from Rocky Mountain Construction for 48 RV spaces at Fairgrounds (Unanimous)
• Approved bid from Modoc Contracting Company for Juvenile KCR project (Unanimous)
• Approved bid for demolition and cleanup at 109320 Hwy 97, Chemult (Unanimous)
• Approved quote for cleanup on Frontage Road (Unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolutions BR2023-022, BR2023-024, BR2023-023, and BR2023-025 (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with ODOT for noxious weed control (Unanimous)
• Approved distribution of proceeds from tax foreclosed properties OR2023-097 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, select insurance plans for 2023/24, consider a Public Works FTE increase, and discuss several items including EV charger grants, Baldwin Park, and a county representative for Spence Mountain Advisory Committee. They will also authorize a reimbursement request and sign a multi-jurisdiction letter. A budget committee meeting is scheduled for 4:00pm.

• Insurance plan selections for 23/24
• Public Works FTE increase for utility workers
• EV Chargers - Carbon Reduction Grant
• Authorization to sign reimbursement request to DAS for KCR Construction Project
• Marion County request - Mossman Order multi-jurisdiction letter sign-on

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2023-2024 budget and authorized the hiring of two additional Public Works Utility Workers. They also agreed to apply for a carbon reduction grant for fleet EV chargers and to act as a fiscal partner for Baldwin Park.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 budget of $246,151,409.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring two additional Utility Workers for Public Works (Unanimous)
• Approved application for EV charger carbon reduction grant
• Appointed Kirby Garlitz as County representative for Spence Mountain Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved Vice-Chair to sign ESG Certification form for shelter activity and rentals (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved support and logo for multi-jurisdiction letter to Governor regarding Mossman Order (Unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Minty to sign KCR Construction Project reimbursement request (Unanimous)
• Agreed to continue Veteran's Service Department military graduate gift card program

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve prior minutes, consider a letter of support for a JRI grant, discuss an extension of the ENA for the Foothills-Summers Crossing development, receive a BMX track update, and consider a letter of support for railroad easements at Lake Ewauna. These are items for discussion or decision, with no public hearings listed.

• Letter of support for JRI Formula and Supplemental Grant
• Extension of ENA for Foothills-Summers Crossing Development
• BMX Track Update (Track Rebuild 2023)
• Letter of support to Rob Shaw, Pinecone LLC for railroad easements at Lake Ewauna
• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2023

The Board of Commissioners approved two letters of support and agreed to proposed updates for a BMX track. They also directed the Tax Collector to draft an extension for the Foothills – Summers Crossing development for future approval.

• Approved JRI Grant Letter of Support (Unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support to Rob Shaw, Pinecone LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved proposed updates to the BMX Track
• Agreed to proceed with a 90-day extension amendment for Foothills – Summers Crossing Development
• Tabled Community Corrections leadership benefits pending attorney response
• Approved minutes from last meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board will decide on several contracts and grants, including a $440,000 amendment for eight tiny homes from Concept & Designs Construction, a $717,520 audit contract with Moss Adams LLP, and $456,700 in ARPA grants. A public hearing is set for 1:15pm on proposed changes to Sheriff's real property sale fees. The board will also consider a $62,764.50 access relinquishment agreement for a sidewalk project on Shasta Way.

• Approve $440,000 amendment for 8 tiny homes with Concept & Designs Construction, LLC
• Accept $717,520 audit services proposal from Moss Adams LLP for fiscal years 2023-2027
• Public hearing on Sheriff's real property sale fee schedule changes
• Approve $456,700 in ARPA grants to Klamath Film, Klamath Housing Authority, and Walker Range Patrol Association
• Approve $62,764.50 access relinquishment agreement with Paul Barron for Shasta Way sidewalk project

The Board of Commissioners approved a new fee schedule for Sheriff's real property sale fees following a public hearing. Other actions included approving several grant agreements and supplemental budget resolutions for the Juvenile and Finance departments.

• Adopted new fee schedule for Sheriff’s Real Property Sale Fees (Unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for General Fund – Juvenile Department (Unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Internal Service – Finance Department (Unanimous)
• Accepted 3-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement proposal from Software One (Unanimous)
• Accepted Moss Adams LLP proposal for audit services FY 2023-2027 (Unanimous)
• Approved first quarter Transient Room Tax distribution ending March 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation application between Klamath County and City of Klamath Falls (Unanimous)
• Approved American Rescue Plan Act, Domestic Well Financial Assistance, and Tourism grant agreements (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a joint meeting with the Klamath Tribes. Agenda items include discussions on committee representatives, development at a specific address, museum updates, and a county policy on riparian area protection. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be for discussion and updates.

• Joint meeting with Klamath Tribes
• Discussion on Spence Mountain Maintenance Advisory Committee representative
• Discussion on PIER Funding Committee representative
• Development at 3319 S 6th St.
• County policy on protection of riparian areas

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items including an over-budget RV expansion project at the fairgrounds, a design concepts amendment for community corrections, and funding requests from the Home Builders Association and Klamath Film. They will also consider approval of ESG funds for KLCAS and a parking spot request from Amerititle.

• Discussion about being over budget on RV expansion project at fairgrounds
• Community Corrections - Approval of Design Concepts Amendment
• Home Builders Association request for funding
• Cassidy Quistorff, Klamath Film - funding request
• KLCAS - approval needed for ESG funds

The Board approved a contract for four parking spaces for Amerititle and an agreement amendment for Community Corrections. They also authorized a letter of intent for the Fairgrounds RV Expansion project. Funding requests from the Home Builders Association and Klamath Film were deferred to a Finance meeting.

• Approved minutes from April 26, 2023 Work Session
• Approved amendment to agreement with Concept & Design Construction (Unanimous)
• Approved issuing letter of intent to award for Fairgrounds RV Expansion project
• Approved contract for 4 parking spaces in County lot #4 for Amerititle (Unanimous)
• Tabled $20k Home Builders Association request to Finance meeting
• Tabled $25k Klamath Film request to Finance meeting

County Counsel

The Board agreed to allow department heads to sign one-time purchases or invoices under $10,000, provided they do not obligate the County to a contract. The Board also approved the minutes from the May 3, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 3, 2023 meeting
• Approved allowing Department Heads to sign one-time purchases/invoices under $10k if not a contract
• Tabled memorandum regarding Road District Board Members

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes and discuss several department requests. Items include a Human Resources stipend request, illegal camping in public rights-of-way, fairgrounds bids over budget, and a proposed agreement with Concept Designs Construction for Community Corrections. The board will also consider a Junior Commissioner Program and leadership benefits for Community Corrections.

• Illegal camping in public right-of-way discussion
• Fairgrounds bids over budget, request for funding
• Approval of agreement with Concept Designs Construction
• OOC stipend request from Human Resources
• Junior Commissioner Program consideration

The Board approved a DDS OOC stipend and agreed to establish a Junior Commissioner Work Experience Program for high school students. Other items, including a Fairgrounds loan request and a construction agreement, were tabled or returned for further revision.

• Approved OOC Stipend DDS (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 2nd Admin meeting
• Directed Sheriff's office to follow statute while drafting a County Ordinance for illegal camping in public right-of-way
• Tabled request for $2.2 million Fairgrounds loan to reevaluate ARPA funding
• Denied immediate approval of Concept Designs Construction agreement pending County language and risk/counsel approval
• Approved moving forward with the Junior Commissioner Work Experience Program
• Tabled Community Corrections leadership benefits discussion to next week's meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on creating a Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Revitalization (PIER) Selection Committee to prioritize projects using $1,703,097 in HUD fire-recovery funding. Commissioners will also hold a first hearing on proposed changes to the Tobacco Retailing License Ordinance, and approve multiple ARPA grant agreements totaling $460,000.

• Resolution establishing PIER Selection Committee for $1,703,097 in HUD fire-recovery funds
• First hearing on proposed changes to Tobacco Retailing License Ordinance (youth access, proximity to schools/child care)
• ARPA grant agreements: Chiloquin Fire & Rescue $250,000, Klamath Advocacy Center $100,000, Klamath Grown $110,000
• Direct hire quote for schematic design of former Hanscam's Bowling Center (3319 S. 6th St.) for fairgrounds/OSU/Klamath Grows — $9,700
• Generator purchase for Klamath County Public Health from Shaffers Electric — $21,155

The Board of Commissioners approved several grant agreements and service quotes. They established the Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Revitalization (PIER) selection committee and held a public hearing on tobacco retailing license changes.

• Established Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Revitalization (PIER) Selection Committee (Unanimous)
• Appointed Trevor Nystrom and Travis Say to Klamath River Acres Special Road District Board (Unanimous)
• Approved $39,848 grant application between ORMAP, OR DOR, and Klamath County (Unanimous)
• Approved American Rescue Act and Domestic Well Financial Assistance grant agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved Boating Safety Program Agreement with Oregon State Marine Board (Unanimous)
• Approved Shaffers Electric quote for Klamath County Public Health generator (Unanimous)
• Approved direct hire quote for consulting services at 3319 S. 6th St. (Unanimous)
• Approved host organization agreement with Basin Partners Internship Program (Unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session, closed to the public, to consider the dismissal, disciplining, or complaints against a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent. The session is authorized under Oregon law and no decisions are expected to be made publicly.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(b) to discuss personnel action
• Meeting at Government Center, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR

County Counsel

This is a routine public meeting of the Klamath County Board of Commissioners sitting as County Counsel. The agenda includes approving minutes from the previous meeting, discussing a library room policy, and an item related to a Mosman order for aid and assist. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approve minutes from April 12, 2023 meeting
• Library room policy discussion
• Mosman order for aid and assist

The Board approved minutes from the last meeting, agreed that the library should not sponsor political discussions, and directed County Counsel to stay engaged with Marion County on the Mosman aid-and-assist issue without incurring costs without further board approval. They also approved closing on 905 Wiard Street with title insurance, directing Rick Vaughn to sign.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed library should not sponsor political discussions (no vote recorded)
• Directed County Counsel to stay engaged with Marion County on Mosman aid-and-assist issue, with any costs to be brought back to the Board (no vote recorded)
• Approved closing on 905 Wiard Street with title insurance, directing Rick Vaughn to sign (2-0, Minty abstained)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to discuss real property negotiations and legal matters. The session is closed to the public, and media are restricted from reporting on deliberations.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(E) for real property transaction negotiations
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(H) for legal consultation on current or likely litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct their annual tour of the county detention facilities, visiting the jail followed by the Juvenile Department. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is a work session focused on facility inspection.

• Annual tour of the Klamath County Jail
• Annual tour of the Juvenile Department

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a one-day library closure, a grant for EV chargers, and updates on the Government Center and strategic plan. The agenda also includes a property tax raffle and formation of a committee for PIER funding.

• Request for one-day library closure on May 19, 2023
• Discussion on updating the Government Center
• Carbon Reduction Program grant for EV chargers
• Property tax raffle
• PIER funding (CDBG-DR) and committee formation

The Board of Commissioners approved a one-day closure of all county libraries on May 19, 2023, for mandatory staff training. They also discussed several other items, including updating the Government Center, a potential property tax raffle, and forming a Parks and Recreation District, but took no final votes on those. A committee was formed for PIER funding related to the 242 Fire.

• Approved one-day library closure for staff training (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Minty as county representative on PIER funding committee (unanimous)
• Agreed to proceed with Government Center updates from Haley's list
• Agreed to gather more information on Tyler Technology software for emergency communications
• Agreed to gather more information on property tax raffle legality
• Agreed to continue discussion on forming a Parks and Recreation District
• Agreed to open application process for PIER committee positions

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider a supplemental budget resolution to accept a $450,000 Project Turnkey grant for constructing tiny homes, authorize bids for an $800,000 sidewalk project on Shasta Way, and approve multiple grant agreements including $80,000 for Klamath Falls Little League and $82,183 for domestic well assistance. The board will also appoint members to advisory boards and approve firearm range use agreements with the City of Klamath Falls.

• Supplemental budget resolution for Community Corrections Fund: $450,000 increase for tiny home construction
• Authorization to issue bids for 2023 Shasta Way Sidewalk Improvements between Madison and Patterson Streets, estimated $800,000
• Approve $80,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant agreement with Klamath Falls Little League
• Approve $82,183 in Domestic Well Financial Assistance grants to six households
• Appoint Michele Vance and David Tatge to Falcon Heights Water & Sewer District Board to restore quorum

The Board of Commissioners approved a supplemental budget resolution for the Community Corrections Fund, authorized a bid invitation for the Shasta Way Sidewalk Improvements Project, and appointed members to advisory boards. Several agreements were also approved, including use of the city's police firearm range for training and American Rescue Act grant agreements. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the ARPA grant agreements.

• Approved supplemental budget resolution BR2023-019 for Community Corrections Fund (unanimous)
• Authorized invitation for bids for 2023 Shasta Way Sidewalk Improvements Project (unanimous)
• Appointed Anna Poznanskaya, Amanda Davis, and Jacob Morris to Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Michele Vance and David Tatge to Falcon Heights Water & Sewer District Board (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with City of Klamath Falls for use of police firearm range for Community Corrections training (unanimous)
• Approved KCSO agreement with City of Klamath Falls for use of police firearm range (unanimous)
• Approved American Rescue Act grant agreements for completed applicants (2-0, Commissioner Henslee abstained)
• Approved Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an appeal hearing on two land-use items. The first is an appeal of conditions on a 3-parcel division of 208 acres on Old Fort Road. The second is a remand from the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals regarding a proposed lagoon and effluent irrigation project near Chiloquin, with the hearing limited to specific issues raised by LUBA.

• Appeal of conditions for 3-parcel land division, 208 acres, east side of Old Fort Road across from Collman Dairy Road, zoned Low-Density Residential (RL)
• Remand of CLUP 3-20 and CUP 5-20 for City of Chiloquin: exception to Goal 4 for facultative lagoon storage and effluent reuse on forested land, zoned Forestry (F), north side of HWY 422, ½ mile west of HWY 97
• Hearing limited to LUBA-sustained issues: habitat loss, odor during freeze-thaw, findings on odor/screening/suitability, endangered species mitigation, Goal 5 Policy 12 compliance, and dredging cost

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving or denying Tourism Spring Cycle Committee recommendations for a $150,000 cycle, discuss using tourism funds for hosting the AOC conference, and review a $20,000 funding request from Klamath Idea. Other items include a transfer of money to the City of Klamath Falls for Washburn Way, a master plan for S. 6th Street property, a wolf depredation grant agreement, ARPA project updates, a domestic well grant update, and various administrative approvals.

• Approve/deny Tourism Spring Cycle Committee recommendations for Spring 2023 $150,000 cycle
• Discussion on using Tourism funds for hosting AOC Conference September 2023
• Klamath Idea funding request for $20,000 for fiscal year 2023-24
• Transfer money to City of Klamath Falls for Washburn Way
• Master plan for S. 6th Street property presented by Rick Vaughn

The Board approved several funding requests, including a transfer for road work and a grant for wolf depredation. They also set a June 30, 2023, deadline for ARPA projects to start or face funding reallocation. A decision on funding for a domestic well grant intern was tabled.

• Approved $1,505,492.33 transfer to City of Klamath Falls for Washburn Way (Unanimous)
• Approved USDA Wolf Depredation Grant Agreement of $80,310.00 with 10% County match (Unanimous)
• Approved requirement that ARPA projects start by 6/30/23 or funds will be reallocated (Unanimous)
• Approved Tourism Spring Cycle Committee award recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $28,000 from Tourism funds for AOC fall conference, excluding alcohol (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 support for Klamath Idea funding request (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 membership renewal for Klamath Falls Downtown Association (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,324.38 for Association of O&C Counties dues (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss waste management recycling, hear from the Chemult Community Action Team, and consider $15 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for the Klamath Basin Restoration Project. They will also discuss the South 6th Street Booster Station and Fairgrounds/Altamont Intersection. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and is open to the public.

• Discussion of $15 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for Klamath Basin Restoration Project
• Waste Management recycle continued discussion
• Chemult Community Action Team presentation
• South 6th Street Booster Station & Fairgrounds/Altamont Intersection discussion
• Approve minutes from April 12, 2023

The Board approved the minutes from the previous work session. Other agenda items consisted of discussions regarding waste management fees, federal infrastructure funding, and fairgrounds intersection redesign concepts; no formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved minutes from last Work Session meeting

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider three land development code amendments and a preliminary plan for a 4-lot subdivision. The code amendments address camping during hunting seasons, site plan review validity, and road standards. The subdivision request includes a variance for a cul-de-sac longer than the 700-foot limit.

• CLUP 1-23: Amendment to Article 82 specifying camping time during hunting seasons
• CLUP 3-23: Amendment to Article 41 extending site plan review validity from 180 to 365 days
• CLUP 4-23: Amendments to Articles 20, 68, and 70 on road standards and driveways
• TRACT 1550 & VAR 1-23: Preliminary plan for a 4-lot subdivision at Apogee Way and Peregrine Heights
• Variance request for a cul-de-sac length of approximately 1/2 mile, exceeding the 700-foot limit

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, consider a finance department exception to policy, make appointments to the Falcon Heights Water and Sewer District, discuss Little League property, and receive a strategic plan update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major ordinances or budget items listed.

• Finance Dept. exception to policy request
• Falcon Heights Water and Sewer District appointments
• Little League property discussion
• Strategic plan update
• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2023

The Board unanimously approved a Finance Department exception to policy. Commissioners agreed to let Little League proceed with developing a second road on its property, pending funding verification and coordination with Public Works.

• Approved Finance Dept. Exception To Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Little League to move forward with developing a second road on property
• Approved minutes from previous Admin meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on supplemental budget resolutions for FY 2022-2023, including a $75,000 appropriation for Community Corrections vehicles. They will also consider approving bids and contracts for concrete crushing at the landfill, expanding the fairgrounds RV lot from 24 to 48 sites, and purchasing four vehicles for Community Corrections. Other items include appointments to local boards, agreements for translation services, and an amended contract for online weapons permit applications.

• Public hearing on supplemental budget resolutions for FY 2022-2023 at 1:15 PM
• Approve Invitation to Bid for Klamath County Fairgrounds RV lot expansion (24 to 48 sites)
• Purchase four vehicles from Lithia Ford for Community Corrections: $179,334.38
• Accept quote from Rocky Mountain Construction for concrete crushing at Klamath Falls Landfill: $34,625
• Approve $240,000 ARPA grant agreement with Klamath Trails Alliance

The Board of Commissioners approved several service agreements for translation, IT internships, and weapons permit applications. They also authorized American Rescue Act and domestic well financial assistance grants. Two items regarding the Klamath Falls Forest Estates Unit 1 Road District and Fairgrounds annexation were tabled.

• Approved quote from Rocky Mountain Construction for concrete crushing (Unanimous)
• Approved bid packet for Fairgrounds RV Lot Expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four Community Corrections vehicles (Unanimous)
• Adopted supplemental budget for Community Corrections Fund BR2023-018 (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Albert Wilder Sr. to Chiloquin Vector Control District Board (Unanimous)
• Approved American Rescue Act and Domestic Well financial assistance grants (Unanimous)
• Approved farm lease agreement with Blackman Farms Inc. (Unanimous)
• Tabled appointment to Klamath Falls Forest Estates Unit 1 Special Road District Board

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, sitting as the Budget Committee, will hold a hearing to discuss and potentially approve the county budget. Presentations are scheduled from the Watermaster and Sheriff's office, followed by deliberations and a vote on budget approval and tax categorization.

• Budget approval for fiscal year
• Impose and categorize taxes
• Sheriff department budget
• Sheriff special revenue funds
• Court facility security funding

The Board unanimously approved the county budget and voted to impose, categorize, and certify taxes. The final budget was balanced through a combination of tax adjustments, O&C fund transfers, and the elimination of a vacant Sheriff's investigator position.

• Approved county budget (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to impose, categorize and certify taxes (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,193 salary increase for Clerk (9%)
• Approved $2,212 salary increase for Assessor (6%)
• Approved elimination of vacant Sheriff background investigator position

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, sitting as the Budget Committee, will hold public hearings on proposed budgets for the Drainage Service District, Road Service District, Extension Service District, and Library Service District. The agenda also includes reviews of budgets for Public Works, Weed Control, Bicycle Trails, Klamath Falls Streets, and various county funds such as General Fund, Finance, Treasurer, Law Library, County Schools, Tourism Competitive Grants, Economic Development, Taylor Grazing, Title III, Tax Collector, District Attorney, Juvenile, Internal Services, and Clerk. No dollar amounts or specific budget figures are provided in the agenda.

• Public hearing on Klamath County Drainage Service District budget
• Public hearing on Klamath County Road Service District budget
• Public hearing on Klamath County Extension Service District budget
• Public hearing on Klamath County Library Service District budget
• Review of budgets for Public Works, Weed Control, Bicycle Trails, and Klamath Falls Streets

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Budget Committee is holding a hearing to review the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes a budget message from Vickie Noel and presentations from various county departments, covering operating costs, reserves, and capital projects. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Received Budget Message - Vickie Noel
• Elected Officials' Compensation Board - Amanda VanRiper
• Community Corrections - Aaron Hartman
• Public Health - Jennifer Little
• Solid Waste - Stephanie Brown & Tom Crist

The Budget Committee reviewed proposed budgets and personnel changes for various county departments. The session included discussions on elected official pay increases, self-insurance strategies, and the potential to bring janitorial services in-house. No final votes on the total budget were recorded in the provided text.

• Proposed elected official pay increases: Assessor (6%), Commissioners (4%), Treasurer (4%), Justice of Peace (4%), Clerk (9%), District Attorney (4%), and Sheriff (4%)
• Proposed Surveyor wage increase to $50.00 per hour
• Proposed reduction of Human Resources FTE by 0.5 through automation
• Proposed transfer of $6,000 from Commissioner Henslee's travel/training to General Administration
• Proposed moving $250,000 to the self-insured risk line item
• Proposed moving $2 million from the LATCF fund to the Capital Projects fund
• Proposed hiring four full-time employees to bring janitorial services in-house to save costs

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, acting as the Administrative Advisory Committee, will meet to review and approve revised bylaws and discuss an ethical spending policy. The agenda also includes a discussion about a shared folder for department heads. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Revised AAC Bylaws approved 1-24-23
• Ethical Spending Policy discussion
• Shared folder for department heads

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 main items: a request for a lower insurance rate under the Spence Mountain Trail Use and Maintenance Agreement, and a review of insurance with Risk Management/Great Basin. The meeting is primarily administrative and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Spence Mtn. Trail Use and Maintenance Agreement - Lower Insurance Rate Request
• Risk Management/Great Basin - Insurance Review
• Approve minutes from March 22, 2023 meeting

The Board of Commissioners approved a request to reduce insurance requirements for the Spence Mountain Trail Use and Maintenance Agreement. The Board also requested insurance quotes for county policies, which are expected in mid-May.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Approved reduction of insurance requirement from 2, 4 aggregate to 1, 2 aggregate for Spence Mountain Trail Use and Maintenance Agreement (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including the distribution of ARPA funds for Steen Sports Park, a presentation on the Oregon spotted frog recovery plan, a review of the audit letter, and a $2 million congressionally directed spending application from the Wood River District Improvement Company. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a meet-and-greet with the Fremont-Winema Forest Supervisor.

• Steen Sports Park ARPA funding distribution discussion
• OR Spotted Frog Recovery Plan presentation by US Fish and Wildlife Service
• Audit letter review with Moss Adams
• Wood River District Improvement Company $2 million congressionally directed spending application

The Board approved the use of ARPA funds to pay an irrigation piping invoice for Steen Sports Park following a review of estimates. The Board also addressed a $2 million spending application for the Wood River District Improvement Company that was submitted without County permission.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Agreed to pay Steen Sports Park irrigation invoice (approx. $15,000) upon receipt of estimates
• Required Wood River District Improvement Company to either apply independently or restart the $2 million application process with the Grant Administrator

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider adopting supplemental budgets for the Road Service District, Surveyor Fund, and Public Works Fund, including a $26.76 million Road Service District budget funded by federal transfers. The board will also approve prior change orders for the Tingley Lane Transfer Station rebuild, accept quotes for jail floor refurbishment and new pickups, and approve various grants and appointments.

• Adopt $26,760,902 supplemental budget for Road Service District (FY 2022-2023)
• Approve four change orders for Tingley Transfer Station rebuild totaling $133,294.50 (PCO #012-#015)
• Accept $43,500 quote from Cardinal Flooring to refurbish Klamath County Jail floors
• Accept $112,060 quote from Lithia Ford for two 2023 F250 pickups
• Approve $258,311 ARPA grant to Basin Fertilizer & Chemical Co, LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved supplemental budgets for the Road Service District, Surveyor Fund, and Public Works Fund. They also authorized several equipment purchases and property lot vacations. Grant agreements for the American Rescue Act and domestic wells were signed.

• Approved supplemental budget for Road Service District (Unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budgets for Surveyor and Public Works Funds (Unanimous)
• Approved quote from Cardinal Flooring for jail floor refurbishment (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 F250 pickups from Lithia Ford (Unanimous)
• Approved vacating lots at High Country Ranch and Williamson River Estates (Unanimous)
• Appointed John Tisor and Ellen Bronson to Forest Estates Unit 1 Special Road District Board (Unanimous)
• Approved American Rescue Act and Domestic Well financial assistance grant agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved Investment Policy Statement for Treasurer’s Investment Pool (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider an exception to policy for Public Health, receive a Juvenile KCR Project update, and discuss a Food Policy Council appointment and a Fairgrounds Annexation Application. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and routine administrative items.

• Exception to policy request for Public Health
• Juvenile KCR Project update
• Food Policy Council appointment (KMM)
• Fairgrounds Annexation Application

The Board approved an annexation agreement for the Fairgrounds and adjacent parcels to facilitate new water service for the RV park. They also approved a policy exception for Public Health and moved the Food Policy Council to dormant status.

• Approved annexation agreement for Fairgrounds parcel and adjacent parcels
• Approved Public Health exception to policy request (Unanimous)
• Approved moving Food Policy Council to dormant status for one year
• Approved minutes from previous meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed supplemental budget resolutions for fiscal year 2022-2023, including adjustments to the Clerk Storage Fund and General Fund for clerk elections and recording. The board will also consider several vehicle purchases, a contract for scanning marriage licenses, and other agreements.

• Public hearing on supplemental budget resolutions for FY 2022-2023 (advertising cost $183.54)
• Purchase of 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 for $43,195.68 for DDS
• Contract with Docutopia for scanning/indexing marriage licenses for $49,900
• Purchase of 2009 Ford F450 utility truck for Sheriff's Office for $21,000
• Agreement with BLM for law enforcement services with potential revenue up to $60,000 annually

The Board of Commissioners approved supplemental budget resolutions for the Clerk Storage Fund and General Fund. They also authorized several vehicle purchases, a fire alarm system for the Baldwin Hotel Museum, and various intergovernmental agreements. Additionally, the Board appointed a new member to the Veterans Advisory Council.

• Approved supplemental budgets BR2023-013 and BR2023-014 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2009 Ford F450 Utility Truck for Sheriff's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved Basin Telecom quote for Baldwin Hotel Museum fire alarm (Unanimous)
• Approved Docutopia quote for marriage license scanning (Unanimous)
• Appointed Brandon Wright to the Veterans Advisory Council (Unanimous)
• Approved law enforcement services agreement with BLM (Unanimous)
• Approved noxious weed control agreement with U.S. Dept of Fish & Wildlife (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $2 million congressionally directed spending application for the Wood River District Improvement Company, along with a solid waste agreement amendment and a change order for the Tingley Transfer Station. They will also discuss a community smoke response plan and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approve Amendment 1 to agreement with SMR Resources for solid waste
• Authorize chair to sign Tingley Transfer Station change order
• Consider $2 million congressionally directed spending application for Wood River District Improvement Company
• Discuss Community Smoke Response Plan
• Approve minutes from March 21, 2023 meeting

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an amendment to the SMR Resources agreement and a change order for the Tingley Transfer Station. Commissioners requested a future work session to discuss a $2 million grant application for the Wood River District Improvement Company.

• Approved Amendment 1 to agreement with SMR Resources (Unanimous)
• Approved Tingley Transfer Station change order (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous administrative meeting
• Requested future work session regarding Wood River District Improvement Company grant application

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a funding request from Klamath Film. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Funding request from Klamath Film presented by Cassidy Quistorff

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, acting as the Budget Committee, is meeting to elect officers and review rules of order, voting procedures, and budget materials. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on how the committee will conduct its work rather than on specific budget decisions.

• Elect officers for the Budget Committee
• Review process, rules of order, conduct of meetings, voting and consensus
• Discuss budget materials and electronic budget book

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a request to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) on behalf of the Klamath Regional Housing Center. Other items include a presentation on sports tourism, an update on the Oregon Living With Fire program, and an update from KCEDA.

• Request for County to apply for CDBG grant on behalf of Klamath Regional Housing Center
• Presentation for Sports Tourism Business by Scott Siracusa
• Oregon Living With Fire Update
• KCEDA Update

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a letter of support for sports tourism. Commissioners also expressed support for a request to apply for a 2023 Spring CDBG grant for housing rehabilitation.

• Approved letter of support for sports tourism (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the February 14, 2023 meeting and discuss two main items: a trail use and maintenance agreement for Spence Mountain, and a county offer to purchase a residence at Steen's Sports Park. The meeting is scheduled to follow an executive session.

• Approve minutes from 02-14-23 meeting
• Spence Mtn. Trail Use and Maintenance Agreement
• County Offer to Purchase Residence - Steen's Sports Park

The Board of Commissioners authorized the purchase of a residence property from Steen Sports Park. They also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and discussed a trail maintenance agreement.

• Approved purchase of residence property from Steen Sports Park for $255,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session on March 22, 2023, to discuss labor negotiations with specific bargaining units and to consult with legal counsel about current or potential litigation. The session is closed to the public, and media are restricted from reporting on deliberations, per Oregon law. No decisions or public actions are scheduled on the agenda, which is limited to procedural items like call to order and adjournment.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations with units 737, KCPOA, and FOPPO
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with counsel on litigation, referencing LP 32-22
• Meeting at Government Center, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR, room #214

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a Human Resources policy exception, discuss the Sheriff's Office personnel budget, and review a library card replacement fee waiver for National Library Week. They will also continue budget discussions from last week and address a US Bank certificate of authority. A Planning Commission vacancy will be filled.

• Sheriff's Office personnel budget discussion
• Library card replacement fee waiver during National Library Week
• Domestic Well Grant Program clarification
• Budget discussion continued from last week
• US Bank certificate of authority

The Board authorized the Chair to sign a US Bank Certificate of Authority and approved a policy maintenance exception. They also agreed to reinstate pre-inspections for the Domestic Well Grant Program and waive library card replacement fees for National Library Week.

• Approved US Bank Certificate of Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved Human Resources exception to policy maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved library card replacement fee waiver for April 23-29
• Approved reinstatement of Domestic Well Grant Program pre-inspections
• Approved hiring a temporary employee for well pre-inspections using grant funds
• Agreed to post Planning Commission vacancy
• Approved minutes from previous meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several purchases, including a police K-9 and four pickup trucks for Code Enforcement, and approve multiple grant agreements, including $225,000 for fairgrounds RV expansion and $145,000 for fire district. They will also vote on appointments to special district boards and revisions to county contracting policies.

• Sheriff requests $10,500 to purchase and train a canine from Top Dog Police K9 Training & Consulting, LLC for the K-9 Deputy Program
• Code Enforcement seeks approval to buy two 2023 Ford pickups from Lithia Ford for $97,714 using Marijuana Eradication Grant funds
• Code Enforcement requests approval to buy two additional 2023 Ford pickups from Lithia Ford for $100,093.71 using ARPA and equipment reserve funds
• Approval of $225,000 ARPA grant agreement with SCOEDD for Klamath County Fairgrounds RV lot expansion
• Approval of $145,000 ARPA grant agreement with Klamath County Fire District #1

The Board of Commissioners approved several grant agreements, including funding for the Fairgrounds RV lot expansion and pump track equipment. They also appointed members to three district boards and updated county contracting policies. All substantive votes were unanimous.

• Approved $225,000 ARPA grant for Fairgrounds RV Lot Expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 contribution for Eulalona Park pump track equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a canine for the K-9 Deputy Program (Unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Contracting Policies and Procedures RE2023-011 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Gayle Nan Maddock and Emma Lindsey to Bly Vector Control District Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed John Nelson and Lori Powell to Jack Pine Village Special Road District Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Bev Atwood and Dale Atwood to Klamath Falls Forest Estates Unit 1 Special Road District Board (Unanimous)
• Approved multiple Public Health agreements with OHA, Regence BCBS, DEQ, and Cascade Health Alliance (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss policing in the Urban Growth Boundary, receive a strategic plan team orientation, consider a sponsorship funding request for Catalyze Klamath 2023, and hear a funding request from KCC for Badger Venture. They will also discuss a public park proposal from the Chemult Community Action Team and a property at 3319 S 6th St. with the Fair Board, and continue a budget workshop discussion.

• Chief Dentinger & Jonathan Teichert - Policing In The UGB - Time Certain: 8:30am
• Mira Wonderwheel & Hallie Neupert - Catalyze Klamath 2023 Sponsorship Funding Request - 9:30am
• Peter Lawson & Chip Massie, KCC - Badger Venture Funding Request Presentation
• Chemult Community Action Team - Public Park Proposal (Zoom)
• Fair Board - Discussion Regarding Property At 3319 S 6th St. - Time Certain: 10:00am

The Board of Commissioners approved two funding requests for community projects. They also held discussions regarding city police patrolling the UGB and the management of property at 3319 S 6th St.

• Approved $5,000.00 funding for Catalyze Klamath 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,500.00 funding for Badger Venture (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss a human resources department reclassification, and consider a contract for Bonanza Ambulance. They will also discuss congressionally directed spending requests, including $1.2 million for fairgrounds, $5 million for a food hub, and a $2 million application from the Wood River District Improvement Company.

• Approve minutes from February 28, 2023
• Department request for DDA reclassification
• Bonanza Ambulance ASA contract discussion
• Congressionally directed spending: Fairgrounds ($1.2M), Food Hub ($5M), Spence Mountain (amount not specified)
• Wood River District Improvement Company $2M spending application

The Board approved capital funding requests to the State Legislature for a food hub and Fairground RV expansion. They also approved a human resources DDA reclassification and agreed to let District 3 proceed with a transition agreement for Bonanza Ambulance.

• Approved $5 million fiscal impact grant request for Klamath County Food Hub (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.2 million fiscal impact grant request for Fairground RV expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved Human Resources DDA Reclass (Unanimous)
• Approved District 3 to proceed with Bonanza Ambulance transition agreement
• Denied funding request for Spence Mountain
• Denied authorization for Wood River District Improvement Company to sign EPA application on behalf of the County

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several purchases and agreements, including ARPA grants totaling $155,000, a $19,880 lighting contract, a $33,937.68 carpet purchase, a $11,556 fire alarm upgrade, and a $20,462.42 vehicle purchase. They will also consider a proclamation, committee appointment, and various intergovernmental agreements.

• Approve ARPA grants: SMART Reading $50,000 and Woodsy Kitchen $105,000
• Purchase exterior food court lighting for Klamath County Event Center from Pacific Electrical Contractors for $19,880
• Buy replacement carpet for Government Center from Mannington Mills for $33,937.68
• Upgrade fire alarm panel at Courthouse from Secure Com for $11,556
• Buy 2018 Ford Explorer for Jail Commander from Lithia Toyota for $20,462.42

The Board of Commissioners approved several facility upgrades, a vehicle purchase for the jail, and multiple inter-agency agreements. They also authorized American Rescue Act grant agreements for ready applicants and approved the 2023-25 Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan.

• Approved American Rescue Act grant agreements for ready applicants (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2018 Ford Explorer for Jail Commander (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-25 Juvenile Crime Prevention (JCP) Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved exterior food court lighting for Event Center (Unanimous)
• Approved fire alarm panel upgrade for County Courthouse (Unanimous)
• Appointed Charles Gray to the Roads Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement modification with USFS for potential revenue of $77,969.14 (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Running Y Ranch Management, LLC for noxious weed control (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to continue discussions from the previous week, focusing on a human resources matter with Andrea Lassett and a request for a new temporary position in the Finance department. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Continued discussion from last week
• Andrea Lassett - Human Resources
• Emergency Temporary Hire - Finance
• Department request for new temporary position in Finance

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a joint meeting with the Merrill City Council. The agenda includes input for a strategic plan and a discussion on law enforcement in Merrill, along with other items. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed; the agenda is largely procedural with open discussion items.

• Joint meeting with Merrill City Council
• Input for strategic plan
• Law enforcement in Merrill discussion
• Call to order and those present
• Adjournment

The meeting consisted of discussions between the Board of Commissioners and the City of Merrill. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded. The session focused on the County's strategic plan and the City of Merrill's current law enforcement staffing needs.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss an emergency temporary hire for the Finance department, as presented by Human Resources. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Emergency temporary hire for Finance
• Presentation by Amanda Van Riper, Human Resources

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several routine items, including approving minutes, adopting an order for a surety bond for Permitium, and making appointments to various boards. They will also consider multiple agreements, including a $14,959.45 purchase for a jail kitchen tilt kettle, a $147,670.50 package for youth tobacco prevention projects, and several intergovernmental agreements for weed control and road improvements.

• Purchase of one 40-gallon tilt kettle for the Klamath County Jail Kitchen from Webstaurant.com for $14,959.45
• Approve four youth tobacco prevention project agreements totaling $147,670.50
• Approve intergovernmental agreement with South Suburban Sanitary District for Stearns Corridor Roadway Improvement Project ($106,418.20 plus up to $6,000)
• Approve amendment to Oregon Health Authority public health services agreement increasing funding by $84,060.43
• Approve $5,000 grant from Oregon Secretary of State for election equipment and security

The Board of Commissioners approved several appointments to road district, budget, and advisory boards. They also authorized multiple agreements for public health, weed control, and roadway improvements, while tabling one public health financing amendment due to an error.

• Approved purchase of one 40-gallon tilt kettle for the Sheriff (Unanimous)
• Appointed Claudia Steen, Joyce Cornutt, Linda Tepper, and Scott Siracusa to various boards (Unanimous)
• Appointed Patricia Card, Joe Young, and Karen Caverly-Molineaux to Museum Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Klamath County Peace Officers’ Association (Unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement with Oregon Secretary of State (Unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved noxious weed control agreements with Klamath Falls City Street Division and Pacific Power & Light (Unanimous)
• Tabled Amendment #12 to IGA #169517 for public health services financing

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to discuss funding for various county departments and services. The agenda lists presentations from department heads covering areas such as public works, code enforcement, planning, and solid waste. No specific budget figures or decisions are included in the agenda.

• Budget workshop for county departments
• Public Works, City Streets, Bicycle Trails, and Road Service District presentations
• Code Enforcement, Planning, Building, and On-Site presentations
• Solid Waste and Parks presentation
• Juvenile department presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a grant funding request for Steen Sports Park, presented by Randy Cox of KCEDA, and consider a letter of support for Senate Bill 5514. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Steen Sports Park Grant Funding Request
• HRSA Community Project Funding presentation by Randy Cox (KCEDA)
• Letter of Support for Senate Bill 5514
• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2023

The Board unanimously approved signing a letter of support for SB5514 once the draft is completed. Other items, including grant funding for Steen Sports Park and a substance abuse recovery program, were discussed but not decided.

• Approved signing a letter of support for SB5514 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the previous Work Session Meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to discuss the upcoming budget with department heads. The agenda lists attendees from various county departments, but no specific budget items or decisions are detailed.

• Budget workshop with department heads
• Attendance by District Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk, and other officials

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a finance meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the distribution of funds from a county property sale, the use of opioid settlement funds, and various grant programs. They will also review budget status, a data center development, and a finance remodel. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and appointing a new budget committee member.

• Distribution of funds from county property sale
• Opioid settlement uses, including non-discretionary vs. approved uses (TEVA-EXHIBIT-E.PDF)
• Pass-through grants with county as recipient, including Domestic Well Grant Program
• Tourism Grant Program Spring 2023 cycle funding
• Finance remodel quotes received; immediate need for steno chairs

The Board approved a $58,000 design contract for finance office remodels and appointed a new budget committee member. They also decided to immediately transfer financial and grant management functions out of the Emergency Management department. Additionally, the Board set funding levels for the spring and fall tourism grant cycles.

• Approved $58,000 design contract and Budget Resolution for finance office remodel
• Approved transfer of financial and grant management functions out of Emergency Management
• Appointed Linda Tepper to the Budget Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 for spring and $150,000 for fall tourism grant cycles
• Approved minutes from the previous finance meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a proposed change to the Transient Room Tax (TRL) ordinance language, a review of the Ambulance Service Area Agreement and reciprocity arrangement, and a discussion on the Governor's Emergency Order 23-02. They will also discuss the strategic plan, emergency management restructure, and requests for letters of support from the City of Chiloquin and KID for the Urban Drought Resiliency Project. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and various updates.

• Proposed TRL ordinance language change with 2019 fee schedule
• Review of Ambulance Service Area Agreement & Reciprocity Arrangement
• Governor's Emergency Order 23-02 guidance for counties
• City of Chiloquin request for letter of support
• KID request for letter of support for Urban Drought Resiliency Project

The Board approved letters of support for the City of Chiloquin and the Klamath Irrigation District. They also agreed to proposed changes for tobacco retail licensing and authorized graveling for the SAR driveway. A $5 million spending request for an OSU facility was discussed and referred to the Finance meeting.

• Approved letters of support for City of Chiloquin (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Klamath Irrigation District (Unanimous)
• Approved graveling of SAR driveway (Unanimous)
• Agreed to proposed tobacco retail licensing ordinance changes
• Appointed Commissioner Henslee as liaison to the Strategic Plan Team
• Decided not to participate in Governor's Emergency Order 23-02
• Tabled Emergency Management Restructure discussion
• Agreed to pursue $5 million Congressionally Directed Spending request for OSU facility

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to discuss the upcoming fiscal year's budget. The agenda lists presentations from various county departments and funds, including Tax Collector, General Administration, Veterans, Library, and COVID Grants. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are detailed in the agenda.

• Budget workshop covering multiple county funds and departments
• Presentations from County Counsel, Risk Management, Tax Collector, and others
• Discussion of COVID Grants and Taylor Grazing funds
• Veterans and Library department budget reviews

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two rezoning applications. The first seeks to change a 0.61-acre property on Hwy 62 from Rural Residential to Rural Community Commercial. The second seeks to rezone 25.1 acres on Bliss Rd to Forestry Range for an aquaculture business. Both are requests for comprehensive plan map designation and zone changes.

• Rezone 0.61 acres at Hwy 62 and 2nd St from Rural Residential (R5) to Rural Community Commercial (RUC-C) for Wood River Mercantile
• Rezone 25.1 acres on Bliss Rd from Rural Residential (R5) to Forestry Range (FR) for sturgeon aquaculture
• Public comments will be accepted

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to discuss various county funds, including the General Fund, equipment reserves, and internal services. The agenda lists presentations from department heads on their budget requests, but no specific dollar amounts or decisions are detailed.

• Assessor/GIS budget presentation by Nathan Bigby
• Finance/Treasurer/MH Admin budget by Vickie Noel
• Fairgrounds budget by Derrick Rowley
• Information Technology budget by Jessica Chastain
• Maintenance/Capital Projects Fund by Glen Gregory

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider transferring a tax-foreclosed property to the Walker Range Patrol Association, along with approving several contracts, appointments, and routine orders. The meeting includes public comment and decisions on weed control chemicals, property sales, and tax distributions.

• Public hearing and transfer of property R-2409-031BC-00700-000 to Walker Range Patrol Association (ORS 271.330)
• Award weed control chemicals contract to Nutrien AG Solutions for $99,245.56
• Authorize sale of 12 tax-foreclosed lots, potential revenue $244,500
• Approve $501,131.53 fourth-quarter transient room tax distribution
• Approve intergovernmental agreement with City of Klamath Falls for Stearns Corridor project ($503,150)

The Board of Commissioners approved the transfer of a tax-foreclosed property to the Walker Range Patrol Association. Other actions included approving a roadway improvement project and appointing members to the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee.

• Approved transfer of tax-foreclosed property R-2409-031BC-00700-000 to Walker Range Patrol Association (Unanimous)
• Approved award for 2023 weed control chemicals (Unanimous)
• Approved offering county real estate not in use for county purposes for public sale (Unanimous)
• Approved fourth quarter distribution of Transient Room Tax ending Dec 31, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Appointed 8 members to the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Misti Buche to the Valley Acres Special Road District Board (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with SJC Cultural Consultant & Associates for DEI planning and training (Unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Klamath Falls for 2023 Stearns Corridor Roadway Improvement Project (Unanimous; 1 abstention)

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an appeal hearing on two land division cases. They will consider appeals of conditions of approval for a 2-parcel division on Hilyard Avenue and a 3-parcel division on Old Fort Road. The board will decide whether to uphold or modify the conditions.

• Appeal LP 21-22: 0.81-acre 2-parcel division on Hilyard Avenue, conditions include 100-foot driveway spacing and paving.
• Appeal LP 32-22: 208-acre 3-parcel division on Old Fort Road, conditions from Public Works Comments.
• Property zoned Low-Density Residential (RL) for the Old Fort Road appeal.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding a joint meeting with the Tribal Council to discuss a range of topics including the Cultural Center, Highway 97 improvements, parks management, museums, Barkley Springs, bipartisan infrastructure projects, and housing. The agenda lists these items for discussion, but no specific decisions or proposals are detailed. The meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2023, at the Tribal Administration Building in Chiloquin.

• Joint meeting with Tribal Council at 501 Chiloquin Blvd, Chiloquin
• Highway 97 improvements
• Parks - Hagelstein Management
• Barkley Springs
• Bipartisan Infrastructure Projects

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session, including a joint meeting with the Town of Bonanza leadership. Topics include a school gym MOU, paving, road projects, Hecate's energy project, sheriff patrols, and a solid waste agreement. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no final decisions listed.

• Joint meeting with Town of Bonanza leadership
• Bonanza School Gym MOU and paving
• Bonanza's upcoming road projects
• Hecate's Bonanza Energy Project
• Sheriff's patrol in Bonanza and solid waste agreement

The Board of Commissioners approved an order regarding public funds for an agreement with Permitium. The meeting also included a joint session with Bonanza leadership to discuss road projects, law enforcement, and the Hecate energy project.

• Approved Order adopting alternative method of holding public funds for Permitium (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 1, 2023 Work Session Meeting

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners, acting as County Counsel, will meet to approve the minutes from the January 17, 2023 public counsel meeting and to consider a use and maintenance agreement for the Spence Mountain trail. The agenda is brief and contains only these two action items plus adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2023 public counsel meeting
• Spence Mtn. Trail Use and Maintenance Agreement

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to discuss labor negotiations and legal matters. The session is closed to the public, and media are restricted from reporting on deliberations. No formal decisions are expected to be made during this session.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations
• 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 covering routine approvals, several grant-related requests, a public health budget workshop, and discussions on the strategic plan and a cooperation agreement extension. The agenda includes items such as a cost share waiver for the Wood River grant, authorization for Wingwatcher's to apply for an ODE grant, and a support letter for the East Main Bypass Raise Grant.

• Wood River Grant Cost Share Waiver Request Letter
• Wingwatcher's Request for Authorization to Apply for ODE Grant
• East Main Bypass Raise Grant City/County/SSSD Revised Support Letter
• Public Health Budget Workshop
• KCEDA Request to Extend Cooperation Agreement

The Board of Commissioners approved the repurposing of Exchange Club Park land for storage and signed several grant support letters. They also approved a CDD promotion and extended incentives for the KCEDA cooperation agreement through 2024.

• Approved repurposing Exchange park land as a storage area (Unanimous)
• Approved CDD promotion request (Unanimous)
• Approved signing Wood River Grant cost share waiver request letter (Unanimous)
• Denied Wingwatcher's request to apply for $3,700 ODE grant
• Approved signing amended East Main Bypass Raise Grant support letter with $500k match (Unanimous)
• Approved extending KCEDA cooperation agreement incentives to the end of 2024
• Approved signing support letter for House Bill 2765 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 7, 2023 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several agreements, including a contract with Moss Adams for creating a County Strategic Plan, an extension for the Klamath Ice Sports tourism grant, a domestic well grant, and a library carpet replacement contract. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Approve agreement with Moss Adams for County Strategic Plan, not to exceed $66,000
• Approve Amendment #1 to Klamath Ice Sports Tourism Grant, extending contract to August 17, 2023
• Approve Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant for Megan Solus, $13,522.50
• Approve contract with Cardinal Flooring and Supply for library carpet replacement, $66,470.73

The Board of Commissioners approved several agreements, including a contract with Moss Adams and domestic well financial assistance grants. The Library Service District also approved a contract for carpet replacement at the main library.

• Approved minutes from February 7, 2023 meeting
• Approved agreement with Moss Adams (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Klamath Ice Sports Tourism Grant Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Cardinal Flooring and Supply for main library carpet replacement (Unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session on February 8, 2023, to discuss labor negotiation strategy. 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)(d) for labor negotiations
• Closed to media and public
• Meeting at Government Center, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several agreements, including a $1.95 million contract for the Stearns Corridor roadway and sidewalk improvements, a $121,550 reimbursement to J.K. Development Co. for roadway costs, and a tourism services agreement with Discover Klamath. They will also consider appointments to various boards and a liquor license recommendation.

• Approve $1,955,369.05 contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for 2023 Stearns Corridor Roadway and Sidewalk Improvements
• Approve agreement to reimburse J.K. Development Co. up to $121,550.30 for roadway costs in Sunset Village Phase 2
• Approve tourism services agreement with Discover Klamath (through June 30, 2028, with two 2-year renewals)
• Approve aggregate purchase agreement with Klamath Irrigation District ($5.00 per cubic yard of crusher reject from Harpold Quarry)
• Approve liquor license recommendations for Shasta Market and Southern Oregon Golf and Repair / King's Cove

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure contracts, including the Stearns Corridor roadway and sidewalk project. They also appointed or reappointed members to five different county boards and districts. Additionally, the Board approved tourism and weed control agreements.

• Approved appointment of Pamela Redding to Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Steve May to Sun Forest Estates Special Road District Board (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Phillip Grohs to Bonanza Langell Valley Vector Control District Board (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Jerry Bowers and Lucio Ortega Vargas to North Shasta Lighting District Board (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Denise Stilwell and Bryce Mallory to Klamath Housing Authority Board (Unanimous)
• Approved tourism services agreement with Discover Klamath (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Rocky Mountain Construction, LLC for 2023 Stearns Corridor Roadway and Sidewalk Improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved noxious weed control agreement with Gas Transmission Northwest (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission is holding a work session to continue reviewing proposed changes to Chapter 70 Public Works Department Development Standards and to discuss modifications to draft Articles 68 and 70. This is a discussion-only meeting; no public testimony will be taken.

• Review of December 13 work session
• Continued review of proposed changes to Chapter 70 Public Works Department Development Standards
• Discussion of changes to draft Articles 68 and 70

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to discuss labor negotiations. The session is closed to the media and public, and no decisions will be made publicly.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a department head meeting to discuss several administrative items, including an emergency preparedness plan, implementation of a new employee evaluation process, Paid Leave Oregon, and inappropriate governmental spending. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Emergency Preparedness Plan discussion
• Implementation of new employee evaluation process
• Paid Leave Oregon update
• Inappropriate governmental spending discussion

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to consult with legal counsel about current or potential 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 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 a work session to discuss several items, including a BPIP program request, an update from Discover Klamath, and public art for the Homedale Roundabout. They will also consider a letter of support for the City of Klamath Falls' RAISE grant application for the East Main Bypass project. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes from the previous session.

• Consider letter of support for City of Klamath Falls East Main Bypass RAISE grant
• Discussion of Homedale Roundabout art with Healthy Klamath
• BPIP program request from Janelle Hess
• Discover Klamath update
• Approve minutes from January 25, 2023 meeting

The Board of Commissioners approved funding and a letter of support for the City of Klamath Falls' East Main Bypass RAISE Grant application. The Board also approved the minutes from the January 25, 2023, work session.

• Approved $10,000 toward consultant fees for East Main Bypass grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for City of Klamath Falls East Main Bypass RAISE Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 25, 2023 Work Session

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve minutes, discuss county facilities, and consider authorizing an application for a Community Paths grant. They will also continue discussions on reallocating building permit program funds to the Klamath Housing Authority, receive an update on the Klamath Crimson Rose Project, and continue discussions on restructuring emergency management.

• Authorization to apply for Community Paths grant
• Reallocation of building permit program funds to Klamath Housing Authority (continued discussion)
• Update on Klamath Crimson Rose Project
• Emergency Management Restructure discussion (continued)
• County facilities discussion

The Board approved funding for a lift station to support 140 new housing units and authorized a grant application for community paths. They also agreed to a temporary relocation for Juvenile services. Discussions regarding Emergency Management restructuring were tabled.

• Approved reallocation of up to $400k to Klamath Housing Authority for a lift station (Unanimous)
• Approved authorization to apply for Community Path's Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary move of Juvenile services to the top floor of Developmental Disabilities Services/Veterans building starting in April
• Tabled Emergency Management restructure discussion
• Approved minutes from 1/24/31 Admin Meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a $1,955,369.05 construction contract for the 2023 Stearns Corridor Roadway and Sidewalk Improvements project, hold a public hearing on 2023 weed control fees, and approve several appointments and agreements. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and issuing social gaming licenses.

• Award $1,955,369.05 bid to Rocky Mountain Construction for Stearns Corridor project
• Public hearing and resolution to set 2023 weed control fees
• Approve $511,046 FLAP agreement for Westside Road chip seal project
• Approve $476,209 FLAP agreement for Clover Creek chip seal project
• Approve $1,533.75 Domestic Well Financial Assistance grant for Cheryl Slover

The Board of Commissioners established weed control fees and designated the county as a weed control district for 2023. They also approved several road improvement contracts and appointed members to road district boards and the Veterans Advisory Council.

• Approved bid from Rocky Mountain Construction, LLC for Stearns Corridor project (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Moss Adams proposal for County Strategic Plan (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution RE2023-010 to establish 2023 weed control fees (Unanimous)
• Approved Order OR2023-060 declaring county a Weed Control District (Unanimous)
• Appointed Dennis Paddock, Mike Cox, and Patrick Stringer-Stine to Special Road District Boards (Unanimous)
• Appointed Tammi Deforrest, Crystalynn Elder, and Donald Stockton to Veterans Advisory Council (Unanimous)
• Approved chip seal project agreements for Westside Road and Clover Creek (Unanimous)
• Approved new social gaming licenses for Mohawk Restaurant and Four Aces Social Club (Unanimous)

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a finance meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a second grant for domestic wells, the Chemult Community Action Team Park Project, the Baldwin Museum outside stair project, an alternative collateralization method, and budget preparations for Spence Mountain and surveyor changes. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and payment of AOC dues.

• Domestic Wells - Second Grant: discussion of water delivery program duration and application changes
• Chemult Community Action Team Park Project
• Baldwin Museum - Outside Stair Project
• Permitium - Alternative Method For Collateralization (document: 295.098 PUBLIC BODY AGREEMENTS WITH THIRD PARTIES ALTERNATIVE METHODS.DOCX)
• AOC Dues Invoice (INV_DUES2023KLA_FROM_ASSOCIATION_OF_OREGON_COUNTIES__AOC_78036.PDF)

The Board approved payments for AOC and NACo invoices and agreed to a budget transfer for the Surveyor's office. They also approved changes to the domestic wells grant process. Several ARPA-funded projects were discussed but not granted additional funds.

• Approved AOC and NACo invoices from General Fund Non-Departmental (Unanimous)
• Approved budget resolution transfer of nearly $17k from General Fund Non-Departmental to Surveyor
• Approved changes to domestic wells grant process, including removing application deadlines
• Approved sending letters of intent to first-round domestic well applicants
• Set domestic well application opening date for 2/15/23
• Approved minutes from previous Finance meeting
• Denied additional ARPA funding for Baldwin Museum stairs; project to proceed with existing funds

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 will be made publicly.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) for labor negotiations
• Closed to media and public; only general subject disclosed

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session with presentations from the Red Cross on Hurricane Ian and wildfire season, an update from Klamath IDEA, and a Chamber of Commerce job fair funding request. They will also receive the annual Safety Committee report and conduct a livestock hearing at 11:00am in the case of Lusby vs Ingersoll.

• Red Cross recap on Hurricane Ian and wildfire season
• Klamath IDEA update
• Chamber of Commerce job fair funding request
• Annual Safety Committee report
• Livestock hearing: Lusby vs Ingersoll

The Board approved $15,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for a Chamber of Commerce job fair. In a livestock hearing, the Board found two dogs guilty of chasing and imposed financial penalties and confinement requirements on the owner.

• Approved $15,000 for Job Fair using American Rescue Plan funds (Unanimous)
• Found dogs Grizzley and Roxy guilty of chasing (Unanimous)
• Imposed $310.00 in fees, $60.98 restitution, and $500.00 civil penalty (Unanimous)
• Required affidavit to keep dogs confined to prevent them from running at large (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative items, including staff restructures and reclassifications, internal services fees, a property donation, and multiple funding requests. The agenda includes approvals for amended bylaws, pump track funding, reallocation of building permit funds to the Klamath Housing Authority, and a senior center funding request. No public hearings or major policy decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily routine administrative business.

• Professional Support Team Restructure Request – DDS
• HR Reclassification and Assistant Public Works Director Reclass requests
• Property Donation to Walker Range Fire Patrol Associates
• Reallocation of Building Permit Program Funds to Klamath Housing Authority
• Pump Track Funding and Senior Center Funding Request

The Board of Commissioners approved several funding requests, including money for ADA accessibility at the Senior Center and a community pump track. They also authorized a property donation to a fire patrol associate and approved amended bylaws for the AAC. Requests for HR reclassifications were deferred to future budget workshops.

• Approved up to $135,000 for Senior Center entrance reconstruction (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 donation to pump track project from Developmental Disabilities reserve (Unanimous)
• Approved property donation along Highway 97 to Walker Range Fire Patrol Associates (Unanimous)
• Approved amended AAC bylaws to change meeting dates to an as-needed basis (Unanimous)
• Approved $400 for workspace remodel amendments
• Tabled HR reclassification requests for review during next month's budget workshops
• Tabled $500,000 reallocation to Klamath Housing Authority pending more information

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several routine items, including approving minutes, a proclamation, and multiple contracts. Key decisions include a $19,975 purchase of RV park service pedestals for the fairgrounds expansion, a $699 one-year software agreement for public records requests, and a $66,470.73 library carpet replacement. The board will also vote on an access agreement with the Oregon DEQ for environmental cleanup of a foreclosed property.

• Approve $19,975 purchase of 47 RV park service pedestals from Platt via Pacific Electrical Contractors for the Event Center/Fairgrounds expansion
• Approve $699 one-year agreement with NextRequest for public records request software
• Authorize $66,470.73 library carpet replacement at 126 S. 3rd Street, Klamath Falls, from Cardinal Flooring and Supply
• Approve access agreement with Oregon DEQ for environmental investigation at 109320 Hwy 97 N, Chemult
• Proclaim January 2023 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month

The Board of Commissioners approved a one-year agreement for NextRequest software to manage public records requests via a digital portal. Other approvals included RV park equipment and library carpet replacement. The Board also proclaimed January 2023 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

• Approved 1-year agreement with NextRequest for public records software (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of RV Park service pedestals from Platt via Pacific Electrical Contractors (Unanimous)
• Approved quote from Cardinal Flooring and Supply for carpet replacement at Main Library (Unanimous)
• Approved access agreement with Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 17, 2023 meeting
• Proclaimed January 2023 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will consider a zone change request from Anthony Rose to rezone 0.81 acres on Hilyard Avenue from Suburban Residential (RS) to Medium Density Residential (RM) to allow construction of two duplexes. The commission will also continue a previous request by Darryl Goodson to rezone 25.1 acres near Sprague River for an aquaculture business to a later meeting.

• Zone change from RS to RM on 0.81 acres at Hilyard Avenue between Crest Street and Summers Lane (Map R-3909-010AA, Tax Lot 00701)
• Proposed division into two parcels (20,000 and 15,000 sq ft) with a duplex on each
• Continuation of CLUP/ZC 6-22 (Goodson) to Feb 28: rezone from Rural Residential to Forestry on 25.1 acres at Bliss Rd, Sprague River (Map 3610-02200, Tax Lot 01000)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an executive session to consult with counsel about current or likely litigation and to discuss labor negotiation strategy. The session is closed to the public, and media may only report the general subject. No decisions or public actions are scheduled on this agenda.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(H) for legal consultation on litigation
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(D) for labor negotiation deliberations
• Meeting at 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR, conference room #214

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County ARPA Grant Allocation Committee will hear presentations from 13 applicants seeking funding for local projects, ranging from infrastructure to community programs. After the presentations, the committee will deliberate and make recommendations on which projects to fund.

• Basin Fertilizer Rail Infrastructure
• CASA of Klamath County Programming
• Chiloquin Fire & Rescue Ambulance
• Shield Crest Water Co. Water Line Project
• Vioweiss Co/KWHIC Home Development Project

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County ARPA Grant Allocation Committee will review and discuss 30 proposed projects seeking American Rescue Plan Act funding. The agenda lists presentations from local organizations, businesses, and agencies, covering areas like infrastructure, community services, and business expansion. No decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and Q&A.

• Bliss Yoga Float Spa
• Klamath Basin Senior Citizens' Center entrance and generator
• Klamath County Fire District #1 radio replacement
• Cove Community Partnership domestic water & sewer
• Klamath Housing Authority infrastructure

County Counsel

The Board approved the minutes from the previous counsel meeting. Commissioners discussed the creation of a trail development and maintenance agreement with the Klamath Trails Alliance, directing County Counsel to draft the document.

• Approved minutes from the last Counsel meeting
• Directed County Counsel to draft a trail use agreement with Klamath Trails Alliance

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on several administrative items, including a Sheriff's Office request to increase an evidence technician full-time equivalent position, a snow day/office closure policy, and property management matters. The board will also review FY2024 internal service approvals and general fund revenue targets, along with other routine business.

• Sheriff's Office Evidence Tech FTE increase request
• Office closure/snow day policy discussion
• Chemult Fuel Station property discussion
• 3319 South Sixth property / OSU Extension update
• FY2024 internal service, technology maintenance, and facility services approval

The Board of Commissioners approved a draft office closure and snow day policy and authorized a full-time position increase for the Sheriff's Office Evidence Tech. They also moved Title III funding administration to the Finance department and set a 3% target increase for 2024 General Fund revenue. Several budget and property items were tabled for further refinement.

• Approved Office Closure/Snow Day Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office Evidence Tech FTE increase (Unanimous)
• Approved direct hire for the three community well project (Unanimous)
• Approved moving Title III funding administration to Finance (Unanimous)
• Agreed to a 3% target increase for 2024 General Fund revenue
• Tabled internal service and facility services fees for recalculation
• Tabled contracting policy changes for language revisions
• Agreed to reopen applications for Budget Committee vacancy

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $41,029.42 purchase of an IONSCAN 600 trace detection unit for the jail to screen mail and packages for contraband. The board will also act on several appointments, a lot vacation, grant agreements, and contract amendments. Public comment is open.

• Approve $41,029.42 purchase of IONSCAN 600 trace detection unit for Sheriff's Office Corrections
• Approve $49,925.25 in Domestic Well Financial Assistance grants to three recipients
• Approve amendment to Bogatay Construction contract for Tingley Lane Transfer Station repairs, not to exceed $100,000
• Approve Amendment #11 to public health IGA adding $212,500 for Tobacco Prevention and Education Program
• Authorize library to accept $18,641.74 quote from Christopher Thomas for janitor closet remodel

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners' Administrative Advisory Committee will meet to vote in new members, discuss changing the meeting time, and continue discussions on policy and contract changes. The agenda also includes a proposal for a shared folder for department heads. The meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM in Room 214.

• Vote on new committee members
• Discussion on changing meeting time
• Continued discussion on policy and contract changes
• Proposal for a shared folder for department heads

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving three equipment purchases totaling about $472,000, funded partly by marijuana grant reimbursements. They will also vote on rescinding a gate permit on Topper Avenue, making several advisory board appointments, and establishing a new committee for Spence Mountain management.

• Purchase of 11 roll-off containers for $117,646.50 from Wastequip
• Purchase of 2024 Kenworth T880 truck for $284,238.23 from Pape Kenworth
• Purchase of 2023 Ford F150 Police Responder and upfit, not to exceed $70,000
• Rescind Resolution #2010-009 allowing a gate on Topper Avenue
• Establish Spence Mountain Management Advisory Committee

The Board of Commissioners approved several equipment purchases for solid waste and the sheriff's office. They also rescinded a resolution regarding a gate on Topper Avenue and made several advisory council appointments.

• Approved purchase of 11 40-cubic-yard roll-off containers (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one 2024 Kenworth T880 truck (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one 2023 Ford F150 Police Responder (Unanimous)
• Approved rescinding Resolution #2010-009 to remove a gate on Topper Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Robin Huntsman to Pine Grove Highland Special Road District Board (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Mike Cook and Lacey Jarrell to Title III Allocation Advisory Council (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution establishing the Klamath County Spence Mountain Management Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Tabled appointments to the Veterans Advisory Council

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, consider several personnel actions including a Clerk Step 7 hire, DA step increases, a Juvenile Nurse reclassification, and bilingual pay for Public Health employees. They will also discuss a retiree pension COLA request, a building permit fee waiver for the Senior Center, weed control fees, wetland delineation invoices, and a truck donation concept.

• Clerk Step 7 hire request
• District Attorney step increases
• Juvenile Nurse reclassification
• Public Health bilingual employee pay
• Senior Center building permit fee waiver

The Board approved multiple human resources requests regarding hires, step increases, and reclassifications. They also authorized the use of General Fund dollars for wetland delineation invoices and approved a building permit fee waiver for the Senior Center.

• Approved Clerk Step 7 Hire (Unanimous)
• Approved DA Step Increases (Unanimous)
• Approved Juvenile Nurse Reclass (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Health Bilingual Employees request (Unanimous)
• Approved Senior Center Building Permit fee waiver (Consensus)
• Approved $9,065 from General Fund for Rabe Consulting wetland delineation
• Tabled retiree pension COLA request

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to approve minutes, receive an update from the Fremont-Winema National Forest, and conduct interviews for the Title III Allocation Advisory Council. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the council interviews.

• Approve minutes from December 21, 2022 meeting
• Update from Judd Lehman, Fremont-Winema National Forest
• Interviews for Title III Allocation Advisory Council applicants (10:30am)

The Board of Commissioners appointed Mike Cook and Lacey Jerrell to the Title III Allocation Advisory Council following applicant interviews. The Board also approved the minutes from the previous work session and received a forest management update from the Fremont-Winema National Forest.

• Appointed Mike Cook and Lacey Jerrell to Title III Allocation Advisory Council (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous Work Session meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to discuss several items, including foreclosure liability, an update on a domestic well grant, budget timeline items, and authorizing the Public Works Director to sign intergovernmental agreement extensions. They will also consider forming an advisory committee for the Spence Mountain Timber Management Plan and a support letter for a grant application.

• Foreclosure liability discussion
• Domestic well grant update
• Budget timeline items and risk management fund
• Authorize Public Works Director to sign IGA extensions with Klamath Irrigation District
• Formation of advisory committee for Spence Mountain Timber Management Plan

The Board agreed to build a 4% cost-of-living adjustment into the next fiscal year budget and established a 7-member advisory committee for Spence Mountain. Other actions included approving a support letter for Healthy Klamath's Paths and updating the meeting schedule starting February 1.

• Approved 4% COLA increase across the Board for next FY
• Approved deletion of unused pay tables
• Approved formation of 7-person Spence Mountain Management committee
• Approved support letter for Healthy Klamath's Path's grant application (Unanimous)
• Decided to continue current practice of not adding foreclosed properties to liability insurance
• Denied retroactive reimbursement for Emergency Management hours from 'first' grant funds
• Agreed to use longer contracts for Public Works to reduce the need for extensions
• Approved new meeting schedule starting Feb 1

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $5 million Oregon Water Resources Department grant to assist domestic and community wells impacted by drought, along with several other agreements, appointments, and road designations. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and service awards, as well as more substantive actions such as contract extensions and equipment purchases.

• $5,000,000 Oregon Water Resources Department grant for well assistance
• 6-month janitorial contract extension at $19,940/month
• $23,333.35 survey equipment purchase from Frontier Precision
• Appointments to Planning Commission and Fair Board
• Class 'E' road designations for Dodds Hollow Road and Pope Road

The Board of Commissioners approved several appointments to the Planning Commission and Fair Board. They also authorized various grant agreements for public health, emergency management, and juvenile services, and designated two road portions as Class E County Roads.

• Approved purchase of survey equipment from Frontier Precision (Unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Liaison Responsibilities for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Fairfield, Joe Young, Ryan McNiven, and Randy Shaw to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Appointed Gregg Sherrill, Amy King, and Edith Brown-Vieyra to Fair Board (Unanimous)
• Designated portions of Dodds Hollow Road and Pope Road as Class E County Roads (Unanimous)
• Approved vacating lots at Sprague River Pines and Pleasant Homes Tracts (Unanimous)
• Approved Spanish Radio and Multimedia Project agreement with Wynne Broadcasting (Unanimous)
• Approved Oregon Lottery Grant for Klamath Crimson Rose construction project (Unanimous)