Lincoln County, OR

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

BOC Meeting

LC5 Meetings

BOC Meeting

BOC Meeting

Planning Commission

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual regular meeting on August 19, 2026. The agenda includes adoption of the consent calendar with several contracts and agreements, a possible discussion on agenda topics and a Position 2 vacancy, and other routine items. No public hearings or major decisions are listed.

• Agreement between LC HHS BH and Linda Gray for services 04.01.26 to 03.31.26
• SADA Systems Google Workspace Enterprise Annual Renewal
• Compunet Agreement
• FEI Testing & Inspection, Inc. Contract for Animal Shelter Generator Project
• Resolution declaring County Vehicle #293 surplus and authorizing disposal

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of an administrative staff decision identified as 26-FP-25. The commission will also review past actions, approve the draft minutes from the August 10, 2026 meeting, and discuss any commission concerns.

• Public hearing: appeal of administrative staff decision on 26-FP-25
• Approval of draft minutes from August 10, 2026
• Review of past action items for the Planning Commission
• Discussion of Planning Commission concerns

Fair Board

The Lincoln County Fair Board is holding a regular meeting with a decision item to approve the minutes from June 11, 2026, and will receive reports from the fair manager and committees. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major policy or financial actions listed.

• Approval of Lincoln County Fair Board minutes from 06.11.2026
• Fair Manager Report
• Committee Reports
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes
• Next meetings: Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, 2026; no December meeting

ASRC Meetings

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners regarding a revision of the flood hazard management code. The commission will also approve draft minutes from the June 8, 2026 and May 18, 2026 meetings. Additional agenda items include a call to order, a past‑action review, and a discussion of commission concerns.

• Public hearing: recommendation to Board of Commissioners on flood hazard management code revision
• Approval of draft minutes from June 8, 2026
• Approval of draft minutes from May 18, 2026

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual meeting on August 5, 2026, to act on a jail security system modernization contract and a 2.74% rate review for North Lincoln Sanitary Service. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, budget adjustments, and fee waivers, as well as a public hearing.

• Notice of Intent to Award Contract for Lincoln County Jail Integrated Security and Control System modernization
• North Lincoln Sanitary Service Rate Review at 2.74%
• Resolution adjusting 2026-2027 budget to create Veterans Services Fund
• Amendment to Samaritan Pacific Health Services - Jail Health Agreement
• Waiving fees for Lori Eaton Lot 2 - Jack Pines and Melodee Gay Johnson property in Depoe Bay

General

BOC Meeting

The board will discuss a proposed 2.74% rate increase for North Lincoln Sanitary Service and bids for publication of the 2026 property tax foreclosure list. The consent calendar includes numerous contracts, grants, and property transactions, among them a $280,000 agreement with the Lincoln County Historical Society and an $87,000 agreement with the North Lincoln County Historical Museum. Commissioners will also consider a vacancy appointment for Position 2.

• North Lincoln Sanitary Service rate review: proposed 2.74% increase
• Bids for publication of the 2026 property tax foreclosure list
• Order and deed for surplus property at 235 S. Drift Creek Road to McKenzie River Trust
• Agreement with Lincoln County Historical Society for $280,000
• Amendment for grant between LC HHS BH BHRN and OHA for $2,040,600

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

General

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual emergency meeting to vote on a single order authorizing emergency procurement for septic repairs at the Lincoln County Courthouse. The order also delegates authority to Mike Copp or Andrew Blair to sign the emergency procurement authorization form. No other business is scheduled.

• Order authorizing emergency procurement for septic repairs at Lincoln County Courthouse
• Delegation of authority to Mike Copp or Andrew Blair to sign emergency procurement authorization form

The Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting on July 2, 2026, to authorize immediate repairs to a sewer line serving the north side of the Lincoln County Courthouse. The emergency was declared due to the risk of partial or complete courthouse shutdown, with the July 4th holiday potentially delaying contractor availability. The board unanimously approved an order allowing Facilities Manager Michael Copp to bypass normal procurement and proceed with repairs.

• Approved emergency order to waive normal procurement for courthouse sewer line repairs (2-0)

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to adopt adjustments to the FY 2025-2026 budget. The meeting also includes adoption of a consent calendar covering routine documents, such as the updated Safety Committee charter. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda.

• Resolution adopting FY 2025-2026 budget adjustments
• Adoption of consent calendar items, including the Lincoln County Safety Committee Charter update (June 2026)

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners held a virtual special meeting and approved the consent calendar, including the updated Safety Committee Charter. They also approved the FY 2025-2026 budget adjustments as presented. One public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved consent calendar including Safety Committee Charter update (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget adjustments (unanimous)

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will consider filling a vacancy in Position 2. The consent calendar includes the sale of Drift Creek Property, agreements for nursing student education, youth decoy operations, and an abandoned RV cleanup in Otis. A public hearing is scheduled but no details provided.

• Commissioner vacancy Position 2 - decision/action
• Order-Drift Creek Property Sale
• Agreement between OCCC and LC HHS PH for Nursing Student Education (09.02.26 - 09.01.28)
• Abandoned RV cleanup at 11 Gerber Ct, Otis
• Amendment between OHA and LC HHS BH for Gambling AD81 (07.01.26 - 06.30.27)

The Board of Commissioners was unable to decide on filling the Position 2 commissioner vacancy; the matter was continued to the next meeting. The consent calendar was adopted, including several agreements and routine items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Commissioner vacancy Position 2: no decision reached, continued to next meeting
• Consent calendar adopted as presented

LC5 Meetings

BOC Meeting

The board holds a public hearing on the FY 2025-26 final budget amendment and then votes to adopt the FY 2026-2027 budgets for Lincoln County, Extension Service, Solid Waste Disposal, Animal Services, Transportation Services, and Siletz Area Enhanced Law Enforcement districts. It will also consider adopting a new fee schedule effective July 1, 2026, and authorizing financing to redevelop County Commons. Additionally, the board will discuss filling a commissioner vacancy for Position 2.

• Adoption of FY 2026-2027 budgets for six county funds including Solid Waste Disposal and Animal Services districts
• Public hearing and vote on FY 2025-26 final budget amendment (staff report by Finance Director Lennon Pierce)
• Authorizing financing to redevelop County Commons (presented by County Counsel and Treasurer)
• Lincoln County Fee Schedule to be effective July 1, 2026
• Commissioner Vacancy Position 2 – Commissioners Chuck and Miller

The Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2026-2027 budgets for Lincoln County and its service districts, along with a final budget amendment for FY 25-26. They also approved a new county fee schedule effective July 1, 2026, and authorized financing to redevelop the County Commons. A decision on filling a commissioner vacancy was postponed to a future meeting.

• Adopted FY 25-26 final budget amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026-2027 Lincoln County budget (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026-2027 budgets for Extension Service, Solid Waste, Animal Services, Transportation, and Siletz Law Enforcement districts (all unanimous)
• Approved Lincoln County Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized financing to redevelop County Commons and rescinded prior resolution (unanimous)
• Postponed filling Commissioner Position 2 vacancy to next agenda

Fair Board

Planning Commission

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss the FY 2026‑2027 budget document presented by the Budget Officer. Residents may offer brief public comments on the county budget. The committee will then decide on compensation for elected officials and the FY 2026‑2027 budgets for several service districts and the overall county budget.

• Decision on Lincoln County FY 2026‑2027 elected officials compensation
• Approval of FY 2026‑2027 Animal Services District budget
• Approval of FY 2026‑2027 Extension Service District budget
• Approval of FY 2026‑2027 Solid Waste Disposal Service District budget
• Approval of FY 2026‑2027 Transportation Services District budget

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will meet June 3, 2026, to discuss adopting a new fee schedule effective July 1, 2026, and authorizing financing for the redevelopment of the County Commons. A public hearing will be held on declaring a foreclosed property surplus (Map 07-11-35-CA, Tax Lot 00300). The board will also decide on filling a vacant commissioner seat and approve a consent calendar containing numerous agreements and contracts, including a $17,936 quarterly intergovernmental agreement with Multnomah Education Service District.

• Public hearing on surplus of foreclosed property (Assessor's Map 07-11-35-CA, Tax Lot 00300)
• Discussion and possible action on Lincoln County Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2026
• Discussion on authorizing financing for Lincoln County Commons redevelopment
• Decision on Order Declaring Real Property Surplus
• Decision on filling Commissioner Vacancy Position 2

The Board declared a foreclosed property surplus after a public hearing. A proposed fee schedule and financing for the County Commons redevelopment were discussed but will be decided at the June 17 meeting. The consent calendar was approved except for minutes, which were moved to the next meeting.

• Declared property on Assessor's Map 07-11-35-CA Tax Lot 00300 surplus (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar except for minutes, which were moved to June 17 meeting
• Appointed Victor Jackson to Homeless Advisory Board and Local Public Safety Coordinating Council
• Approved numerous agreements, amendments, and orders listed in consent calendar

General

The Lincoln County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council will discuss the 2027 Oregon Public Safety Coordination Grant (HB 3069) and receive member updates. They will also approve minutes from their January 2026 meeting.

• Approval of January 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2027 Oregon Public Safety Coordination Grant (HB 3069)
• Member updates on public safety coordination

Budget Committee

The Lincoln County Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on the Transportation Service District and Animal Services District budgets for FY 2026-2027, including presentations and public comment. The committee will also discuss the overall budget document and take general public comment before adjourning to continue on May 29.

• Public hearing on Transportation Service District budget for FY 2026-2027
• Public hearing on Animal Services District budget for FY 2026-2027
• Discussion of the budget document by the Budget Committee
• General public comment on the Lincoln County budget (3-minute limit)

Siletz Enhanced Law Enforcement District Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget for the Siletz Area Enhanced Law Enforcement District. The meeting includes a presentation by Sheriff Adam Shanks and Lieutenant Karl Vertner, followed by a vote on the budget.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Public hearing on Siletz Area Enhanced Law Enforcement District Budget for FY 2026-2027
• Decision/action on the Siletz Area Enhanced Law Enforcement District Budget

Budget Committee

The Lincoln County Budget Committee will elect officers and review the budget message for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting includes public hearings for the Extension Service District and Solid Waste Disposal Service District budgets.

• Election of Budget Committee officers
• Presentation of 2026-2027 Budget Message
• Public hearing on Extension Service District budget
• Public hearing on Solid Waste Disposal Service District budget
• Discussion of the budget document

LC5 Meetings

Planning Commission

Fair Board

ASRC Meetings

The Lincoln County Ambulance Service Review Committee will consider two new member applications—Tyrone Halbrook and William Sanning—and will need to nominate and elect a new chairperson, as the chair position is listed as vacant. The committee will also review FY 25‑26 Q2 and Q3 ASA reports and discuss the initial draft of an ASA plan update. The meeting will set the next regular meeting for August 12, 2026.

• Review applications of Tyrone Halbrook and William Sanning for committee membership
• Nominate and elect a new chairperson (chair position currently vacant)
• Quarterly ASA reports: FY 25‑26 Q2 (Yachats only) and Q3
• Discuss initial draft of ASA plan update
• Schedule next meeting for August 12, 2026

BOC Meeting

The board will consider consent calendar items including rate increase requests for Thompson's Sanitary Service (3.5%) and Dahl Disposal (5.83%), along with agreements, resolutions, and a maintenance grant. A public hearing is listed but no specific item is detailed. Commissioners will also discuss a Small Business Development Center report.

• Rate review request for Thompson's Sanitary Service increase of 3.5%
• Rate review request for Dahl Disposal increase of 5.83%
• Maintenance Assistance Grant from Oregon State Marine Board ($81,366.67) for eight boating access sites
• Resolution for tax exemption request for Spyglass Ridge Limited Partnership
• Surplus of county vehicles #1262 and #1405

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution proclaiming May 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month. The Board also adopted the consent calendar, which included several agreements, grants, and rate increase orders. Key actions included approving a maintenance assistance grant of $81,366.67 and a tax exemption request for Spyglass Ridge Limited Partnership. Additional approvals covered rate increases for sanitary services and vehicle surplus disposals.

• Adopted Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation
• Adopted consent calendar
• Approved $81,366.67 maintenance assistance grant (Oregon State Marine Board)
• Approved tax exemption request for Spyglass Ridge Limited Partnership
• Approved 3.5% rate increase for Thompson's Sanitary Service
• Approved 5.83% rate increase for Dahl Disposal
• Approved surplus disposal of County Vehicle #1262
• Approved surplus disposal of County Vehicle #1405

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to adopt a consent calendar of routine resolutions and approve several contracts, including a $100,000 agreement with OHA for behavioral health services. The board will also hold a public hearing and decide on rate increases for Thompson's Sanitary Service and Dahl Disposal.

• Thompson's Sanitary Service rate increase request of 3.5%
• Dahl Disposal rate increase request of 5.83%
• Agreement with OHA for $100,000 behavioral health services
• Agreement with VA for $490,050 professional services
• Agreement with Kings Security for fire alarm monitoring

The Board adopted the consent calendar, approving several liquor licenses and service agreements. It approved Thompson's Sanitary Service rate increase of 3.5% and Dahl Disposal rate increase of 5.83%. The discussion on the Commissioner Position 2 vacancy and the public‑comment agenda format were postponed to the June 3 meeting.

• Adopted consent calendar (motion carried)
• Approved 3.5% rate increase for Thompson's Sanitary Service (motion carried)
• Approved 5.83% rate increase for Dahl Disposal (motion carried)
• Postponed decision on Commissioner Position 2 vacancy to June 3 meeting
• Agreed to limit public comment to agenda items at next meeting