Morrow County, OR
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- Budget & taxes
- Contracts & procurement
- Water & utilities
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- Public safety
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👤 Members & officials (15)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Commissioners
- David Sykes
Who’s on the Clean Water Consortium
- Aaron Palmquist
- Ana Maria Rodriguez
- Barbara Phillips
- Debbie Radie
- Gibb Evans
- Isabel Gonzales
- Justin Green
- Mayra Colin
- Mike Lees
- Zahira Guzman
Who’s on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee
- Jeff Wenholz
- Sandi Pointer
- Brandon Dahl
- Brian Evola
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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
110 N. Court St., Heppner
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MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 At 9:00 A.M.
Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room
110 N. Court Street, Heppner, Oregon
Zoom Meeting Information On Page 2
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment
3. Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
4. Department Reports
a. Local Public Safety Coordinating Council Quarterly Report (Jessica Rose)
b. Public Works Monthly Report (Rory Rowlette)
c. Community Counseling Solutions Quarterly Report (Kimberly Lindsay)
d. County Administrator Report
5. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: August 19, 2026
b. Intergovernmental Agreement Between Umatilla County and Morrow County Concerning
Local Administration of Tobacco Retail Licensure Inspections (Robin Canaday)
c. Award of Construction Contract – Bartholomew Building Standby Power System (Sandra
Pointer)
d. Procurement 2026-184-PR - Caterpillar 309 Mini Excavator with Guarding (Sandra
Pointer)
e. GSI Water Solutions Morrow County Drinking Water Investigation Stage 5, Contract
Amendment 4 (Tamra Mabbott)
f.
FY27 Q1 - Jail Bed Invoice 14-176 (Kevin Ince)
g. Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee Recommendations for Confirmed Depredations
(Valerie Ballard)
h. Approval of Plat: Chaparral Park Subdivision, Phase II ()
6. Public Hearing
a. Land Use Hearing - Goal 5 Comprehensive Plan Amendment to add a Large Significant …
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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Commissioners
Board to discuss ATV use on county roads and drinking water plan
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss two items: a proposed ordinance permitting ATV use on selected county roads, and a draft drinking water investigation roadmap and action plan for Morrow and Umatilla counties. No final decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.
- Ordinance permitting ATV use on selected county roads
- Review of draft Morrow-Umatilla Counties Drinking Water Investigation: Roadmap and Action Plan
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110 N. Court Street, Heppner
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MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 At 1:30 PM
Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room
110 N. Court Street, Heppner, Oregon
Zoom Meeting Information Below
1. Call to Order
2. Work Session Items
a. Ordinance Permitting Use of ATVs on Selected County Roads
b. Review DRAFT Morrow-Umatilla Counties Drinking Water Investigation: Roadmap and
Action Plan
3. Adjourn
Agendas are available every Friday on our website (www.morrowcountyor.gov/meetings”).
Meeting Packets can also be found the following Monday.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the
hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least
48 hours before the meeting to Valerie Ballard at 541-676-5613.
Pursuant to ORS 192.640, this agenda includes a list of the principal subjects anticipated to be
considered at the meeting; however, the Board may consider additional subjects as well. This
meeting is open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. Executive sessions are
closed to the public; however, with few exceptions and under specific guidelines, are open to the
media. The Board may recess for lunch depending on the anticipated length of the meeting and the
topics on the agenda. If you have anything that needs to be on the agenda, please notif …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 13:00
Parks Committee
110 N Court St., Heppner
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon
Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
215 NE Main Ave, Irrigon, OR 97844, Irrigon
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
110 N. Court St., Heppner
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
110 N. Court St, Heppner
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
110 N. Court St., Heppner
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
215 NE Main Ave, Irrigon, OR 97844, Irrigon
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
110 N. Court St., Heppner
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
110 N. Court St., Heppner
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon
Wed Feb 3, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
110 N. Court St., Heppner
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon
Wed Mar 3, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
110 N. Court St., Heppner
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon
Wed Apr 7, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
110 N. Court St., Heppner
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon
Wed May 5, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
110 N. Court St., Heppner
Wed May 19, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
110 N. Court St, Heppner
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
110 N. Court St, Heppner
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
County to consider Tower Road IAMP, Amazon agreement, bridge plan
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider several business items, including a second reading of an ordinance adopting the Tower Road Interchange Area Management Plan (IAMP) and zoning amendments, a Tower Road improvement agreement with Amazon Data Services, Inc., and a task order for a County Bridge Master Plan. They will also discuss a county clerk resignation and appointment, official comments on the Blue Mountains Forest Plan, and various intergovernmental agreements.
- Second reading of ordinance adopting Tower Road IAMP and zoning amendments
- Tower Road Improvement Agreement with Amazon Data Services, Inc.
- Task order for Keller Associates to develop County Bridge Master Plan
- County Clerk resignation and appointment
- Intergovernmental agreements with Wheeler and Gilliam counties for substance abuse prevention coordinator
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215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon
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MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 At 9:00 A.M.
Morrow County Government Center, Don Adams Conference Room
215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon, Oregon
Zoom Meeting Information On Page 2
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment
3. Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
4. Department Reports
a. Emergency Management Quarterly Report (Steve Freeland)
b. Parole & Probation Semi-Annual Report (Gina Wilson)
c. Sheriff's Office Monthly Report (Melissa Camarillo and/or Brian Snyder)
d. Weed Department Quarterly Report (Corey Sweeney)
e. Treasurer’s Monthly Report (Jaylene Papineau)
f.
Accounts Payable Monthly Report (Kevin Ince)
5. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: August 5, 2026
b. Bouten Construction Circuit Courthouse Invoice Payment Authorization (Valerie Ballard)
c. Jail Use Agreement with Umatilla and Morrow County (Brian Snyder)
d. Approval of Federal 5311 Grant Amendment. ODOT is providing additional funding to
cover a three-month gap period as they transition their federal funding allocations to align
with the federal fiscal year beginning in October. (Steven Davis)
e. Intergovernmental Agreement with Morrow Soil & Water Conservation District (Matthew
Jensen)
6. Business Items
a. County Clerk Resignation and Appointment (Bobbi Childers)
b. Consideration and Authorization of Official Public Comment on the Blue …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 16:00
Clean Water Consortium
Clean Water Consortium to discuss contaminated wells, water roadmap, and RFQ
The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss water quality and infrastructure projects. Key items include updates on contaminated wells within city limits, the Drinking Water Roadmap Project, and a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the Boardman Phase 1 - West Glen Area. The board will also consider a resolution amending bylaws regarding the advisory board and an option for whole-home reverse osmosis systems.
- RFQ for Boardman Phase 1 - West Glen Area
- Resolution 2026-05 Amending Bylaws regarding Advisory Board
- Update on Contaminated Wells within City Limits
- Update on the Drinking Water Roadmap Project
- Whole-Home RO System Option
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2 Marine Drive NE, Boardman
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MORROW COUNTY MORROW COUNTY CLEAN WATER CONSORTIUM MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 At 4:00 P.M.
2 Marine Drive NE
Boardman, Oregon 97818
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
a. Rules for Public Comment (adopted by resolution on April 14, 2026)
• Each person wishing to address the Board may speak once for a period not to
exceed three (3) minutes. The Board will listen to all viewpoints as neutrally as
possible and these Rules will be applied uniformly to everyone.
• The public comment period is not an opportunity to engage in debate with the
Board. The Board Chair may permit responses by elected officials and/or staff, but
no response is required during the meeting.
• Speakers are required to address the Board in an orderly manner as directed by the
Board Chair. The Board will not tolerate any interruptions or disruption of
meetings. Anyone who disregards the direction of the Board Chair or who is in
violation of these Rules may be asked to leave the meeting. Anyone who continues
to engage in disruptive behavior after being asked to leave the meeting may be
treated as a trespasser and reported to law enforcement.
• No final decisions or policies may be adopted during the public comment period.
3. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes from July 14, 2026
b. Approval of Invoice for Managing Director Services (Jared)
c. Detailed Invoice for Managing Directo …
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Sat Aug 8, 2026 · 11:00
Fair Board
Fair Board to review flood mitigation, master plan, and dorm remodel RFPs
The Morrow County Fair Board will consider proposed RFPs for flood mitigation, a master plan, and an annex/dorm remodel. They will also review the fair schedule and confirm board member availability. The meeting includes reports from 4-H, maintenance, and the administrator.
- Proposed RFPs for flood mitigation, master plan, and annex/dorm remodel
- Review of fairgrounds master plan
- Review of fair schedule and board member obligations
- Reports from 4-H, maintenance, and administrator
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74473 Hwy 74-LENA, Heppner
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MORROW COUNTY FAIR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Saturday, August 8, 2026 11:00AM
Morrow County Fairgrounds, 74473 Hwy 74-LENA, Heppner, OR 97836
See Electronic Meeting Information at bottom of document.
CALL TO ORDER: By: ______________________________ AT ____________________ PM
MINUTES OF July 15, 2026 MEETING: Approved: Y / N By: ______________________________
MINUTES OF July 27, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING: Approved: Y / N By: ____________________________
FAIRBOARD MEMBER(S):
Co Fair Managers: Erin Heidemann _____, Sue Gibbs _____
Chair: Shelby Schoenfelder _____, Keira Klein _____, Braxton Adams _____, Brittany Szasz _____,
Joselyn Piper _____, Jaylene Papineau _____, Tiffany Bradley _____
Other Attendees:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
REPORTS:
4-H: Makenzi Evans
Maintenance Report: Tony Clement
Administrator Update: Vince Guerrero
Morrow County Queen Update:
Rodeo Report:
Fair Updates
• Erin Heidemann & Sue Gibbs
Outstanding Items and/or Items Needing Board Input
• Review fair schedule and confirm board member availability and obligations.
New Business
• Proposed RFPs Update: Flood Mitigation, Master Plan, Annex/Dorm Remodel
• Fairgrounds Master Plan
ADJOURNMENT: By: ________________________________________ AT _______________
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |6:30PM
Upper Conference Room, Bartholom …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Commissioners
Board to hold hearing on Tower Road Interchange Area Management Plan
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a land use hearing. The session focuses on a Transportation System Plan Amendment regarding the Tower Road Interchange Area Management Plan.
- TSP-164-26: Tower Road Interchange Area Management Plan Transportation System Plan Amendment
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110 N. Court Street, Heppner
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MORROW COUNTY LAND USE HEARING AGENDA
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 At 1:30 P.M.
Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room
110 N. Court Street, Heppner, Oregon
For Electronic Participation See Meeting Information On Page 2
1. Call to Order
2. Land Use Hearing
a. Tower Road Interchange Area Management Plan Transportation System Plan Amendment
TSP-164-26
3. Adjourn
Agendas are available every Friday on our website (www.co.morrow.or.us/meetings). Meeting
Packets can also be found the following Monday.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the
hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least
48 hours before the meeting to Valerie Ballard at (541) 676-5613.
This is a public meeting of the Morrow County Board of Commissioners. Interested members of the
public are invited to attend.
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Morrow County considers planning fee changes and equipment purchases
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Planning Department fee schedule surcharge. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and intergovernmental agreements.
- Public hearing on Planning Department fee schedule surcharge
- Purchase of 2026 Caterpillar 938 Small Wheel Loader, CS10 GC Single-Drum Compactor, and 309 Mini Excavator
- Law Enforcement Service Agreements with Ione School District and Morrow County School District
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Port of Morrow for Rural Strategic Investment Program (SIP) Joint Coordination Framework
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Morrow Soil and Water Conservation District
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110 N. Court St., Heppner
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MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 At 9:00 A.M.
Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room
110 N. Court Street, Heppner, Oregon
Zoom Meeting Information On Page 2
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment
3. Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
4. Department Reports
a. Assessment & Tax Quarterly Report (Mike Gorman)
b. Public Works Monthly Report (Rory Rowlette)
c. Finance Department Quarterly Report (Kevin Ince)
d. County Administrator Report
5. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: July 15, 2026 Regular Meeting; July 22, 2026 Special Session
b. Holly Heights Subdivision (Valerie Ballard)
c. Law Enforcement Service Agreement Ione School District and Morrow County Sheriff's
Office (Brian Snyder)
d. Law Enforcement Service Agreement Morrow County School District and Morrow County
Sheriff's Office (Brian Snyder)
e. Purchase approval 2026 Caterpillar 938 Small Wheel Loader (Sandra Pointer)
f. Purchase of 2026 Caterpillar CS10 GC Single-Drum Compactor (Sandra Pointer)
g. Purchase of 2026 Caterpillar 309 Mini Excavator with Attachments (Sandra Pointer)
h. Out of State Travel Request for two Planners (Tamra Mabbott)
6. Public Hearing
a. Planning Department Fee Schedule Clarification on surcharge (Tamra Mabbott)
7. Business Items
a. Public Health Department pursuing a regional position for alcohol prevention work by
partnering …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 17:00
ASA Advisory Committee
215 NE Main Avenue, Heppner
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider aggregate resource site amendment
The Planning Commission will hold a continued hearing regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a 43-acre aggregate site. The body will also hold a work session to discuss commercial trucking businesses in residential zones.
- Continued Hearing AC-168-26: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to add a Goal 5 Significant Resource (aggregate site) on Tax Lot 1300, Map 2S28E Section 21
- Work session on commercial trucks in Residential Zones
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215 NE Main Ave, Irrigon, OR 97844, Irrigon
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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P.O. Box 40 • Irrigon, Oregon 97844
(541) 922-4624 or (541) 676-9061 x 5503
FAX: (541) 922-3472
AGENDA
Morrow County Planning Commission
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 6:00 pm
Morrow County Government Center, Irrigon, OR
For Electronic Participation See Meeting Information on Page 2
Members of Commission
Stacie Ekstrom, Chair
John Kilkenny, Vice Chair Stephen Henthorn Brian Thompson
Norma Ayala Karl Smith Elizabeth Peterson
Brian George Tripp Finch
Members of Staff
Tamra Mabbott, Planning Director George Cress, Principal Planner
Stephen Wrecsics, GIS Analyst Clint Shoemake, Associate Planner
Michaela Ramirez, Administrative Assistant Kaitlin Kennedy, Code Compliance Planner
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Minutes: (Draft) June 30, 2026
5. Public Hearings to begin at 6:00 PM (COMMISSION ACTION REQUIRED)
I. Continued Hearing: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to add a Goal 5 Significant
Resource, AC-168-26: Diane Kilkenny, Applicant and Property Owner. The applicant is
requesting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to add a Significant Aggregate Resource site
to the Goal 5 Inventory. The amendment would allow the designation of an approximately
forty-three-acre aggregate site as a Large Significant Site on land zoned Exclusiv …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 18:30
Fair Board
Morrow County Fair Board to discuss livestock facility improvements
The Fair Board is meeting via Zoom to discuss new business regarding facility upgrades and donations. The discussion focuses on improvements to livestock areas at the fairgrounds.
- Morrow County Livestock Growers Proposed Project Donation
- Sheep/Goat barn ventilation fans
- Sheep show ring shelter addition
- Beef wash rack
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✓ Decided: Fair Board approves fairgrounds improvement projects
The Morrow County Fair Board unanimously approved three fairgrounds improvement projects: replacing sheep and goat barn ventilation fans, adding a shade shelter section to the Mitch and Tag Ashbeck Show Ring, and building a new beef wash rack on the south side of the Wilkinson Arena. The projects had received conditional approval from the Board of Commissioners on July 22, 2026, pending this Fair Board vote. Silver Creek Construction is ready to begin work.
- Approved sheep and goat barn ventilation fan replacement (unanimous)
- Approved shade shelter addition for Mitch and Tag Ashbeck Show Ring (unanimous)
- Approved new beef wash rack south of Wilkinson Arena (unanimous)
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MORROW COUNTY FAIR BOARD SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, July 27th 2026 6:30 PM
Zoom Only
See Electronic Meeting Information at bottom of document.
NEXT MEETING: Saturday, August 8th, 2026:
Morrow County Fairgrounds, 74473 Hwy 74-LENA, Heppner, OR 97836
Following Fair Set Up Completion
CALL TO ORDER: By: AT PM
MINUTES OF __________ MEETING: Approved: Y / N By:
FAIRBOARD MEMBER(S): Fair Manager:
Chair: Shelby Shoenfelder ; Keira Klein ; Braxton Adams ;
Brittany Szasz ; Joselyn Piper ; Jaylene Papineau ; Tiffany Bradley ;
Other Attendees:
New Business:
• Morrow County Livestock Growers Proposed Project Donation
• Sheep/Goat barn ventilation fans
• Sheep show ring shelter addition
• Beef wash rack
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Passcode: 97836
Other Updates:
ADJOURNMENT: By: AT PM
This meeting is open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. The meeting
location is accessible to people with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing
impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made before meeting
date.
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MORROW COUNTY FAIR BOARD SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 27, 2026, 6:30pm
ZOOM Only
In Attendance:
Chair: Shelby Schoenfelder
Board Members: Keira Klein, Brittany Szasz, Jaylene Papineau, Tiffany Bradley
Assistant County Administrator: Vince Guerrero
Others present: Judy Healy, Terry Gentry, Mark Rietmann
CALLED TO ORDER: by Shelby Schoenfelder at 6:30pm
The purpose of this special meeting was to formally vote on proposed fairgrounds improvements.
The projects are:
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Replacing the sheep and goat barn ventilation fans.
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Adding a section to the shade shelter for the Mitch and Tag Ashbeck Show Ring.
o
Building a new beef wash rack on the south side of the Wilkinson Arena.
•
The Board of Commissioners granted conditional approval on July 22, 2026 pending Fair Board
approval.
•
Silver Creek Construction is ready to begin work pending board approval.
Motion was made by Jaylene Papineau and seconded by Tiffany Bradley.
The motion was: To approve the proposed projects at the Morrow County Fairgrounds: sheep and goat
barn ventilation fans; sheep show ring shade shelter addition and new beef wash rack.
There was no further discussion.
The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40PM.
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Board will consider an industrial and data‑center development resident workshop
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda that includes approval of Amendment No. 3 for the Rock Crushing Services Agreement at the Dougherty Pit. Business items include a resident workshop on an industrial and data‑center development, the election and allocation of Secure Rural Schools payments, and a request to donate capital improvements to the fairgrounds. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a real‑property transaction, followed by signing of documents.
- Approval of Amendment No. 3 – Rock Crushing Services Agreement, Dougherty Pit
- Consideration of Industrial/Data Center Development Resident Workshop
- Election and Allocation for Secure Rural Schools Payments
- Request to Donate Capital Improvements to Fairgrounds
- Executive session to negotiate a real‑property transaction
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✓ Decided: Board approves fair staffing exemption, data center workshop, SRS allocation
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners held a special session and approved several items. They amended a prior motion to authorize hiring temporary fair management assistants at up to $30 per hour, approved the historic Secure Rural Schools payment allocation, accepted donations for fairgrounds capital improvements, and granted a one-year insurance requirement exemption for fair vendors. A separate motion to approve the fair staffing exemption died for lack of a second before the amended version passed. The board also discussed a planned September 2 listening session on industrial/data center development.
- Amended July 15 motion to authorize hiring temporary fair management assistants up to $30/hr (2-0, Sykes absent)
- Approved consent agenda including Rock Crushing Services Agreement Amendment No. 3 (2-0, Sykes absent)
- Approved Secure Rural Schools payment allocation at historic 85/12/3% split (2-0, Sykes absent)
- Accepted fairgrounds capital improvement donations from AWS/Livestock Growers Assn. with permit and Fair Board approval requirements (2-0, Sykes absent)
- Authorized single-year insurance requirement exemption for fair entertainment vendors, small booths, and judges (2-0, Sykes absent)
- Motion to approve fair staffing exemption died for lack of second
- Held executive session on real property negotiations; no action taken
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MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 At 9:00 A.M.
Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room
110 N. Court Street, Heppner, Oregon
Zoom Meeting Information On Page 2
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment
3. Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
4. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Amendment No. 3 – Rock Crushing Services Agreement, Dougherty Pit and
Invoice approval (Sandra Pointer)
5. Business Items
a. Consideration of Industrial/Data Center Development Resident Workshop (Matthew
Jensen)
b. Election and Allocation for Secure Rural Schools Payments (Matthew Jensen, Kevin Ince)
c. Request to Donate Capital Improvements to Fairgrounds (Matthew Jensen)
6. Executive Session
a. Per ORS 192.660 (2) (b), The governing body of a public body may hold an executive
session to conduct deliberations with person designated by the governing body to negotiate
real property transactions.
7. Potential Decision or Action Items as Result of Executive Session(s)
8. Signing of documents
9. Adjourn
Agendas are available every Friday on our website (www.morrowcountyor.gov/meetings). Meeting
Packets can also be found the following Monday.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the
hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least
48 hours …
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Board Minutes, 22 July 2026, Special Session
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Morrow County Board of Commissioners Special Session
July 22, 2026
Upper Conference Room, Bartholomew Building
Heppner, Oregon
Present In Person Commissioner Jeff Wenholz, Commissioner Gus Peterson, Matthew Jensen,
Valerie Ballard, Mike Gorman, Kevin Ince
Present Via Zoom Rose Kyllo, Sandi Pointer, Bobbi Childers, George Cress, Clint Shoemake,
Tamra Mabbott, Sabrina Bailey-Cave, Michelle Kestler, Robin Canaday, ; non-staff: Karen
Pettigrew
Absent Commissioner David Sykes
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
9:00 a.m.
Public Comment
No comments
Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
County Administrator, Matthew Jensen, notified the Board that item 5D Exemption to Insurance
Requirements for Fair Small Vendors/Contractors was added to the agenda the day prior and
requested adding an amendment to a motion made regarding Fair management and the
previous BOC meeting.
Commissioner Peterson motioned to add the items requested to the agenda and approve as
presented. Commissioner Wenholz seconded. Vote: 2 in favor (Peterson, Wenholz), 1 absent
(Sykes). Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Amendment No. 3 – Rock Crushing Services Agreement, Dougherty Pit and
Invoice approval
Commissioner Peterson motioned to approve the consent agenda as presented. Commissioner
Wenholz seconded. Vote: 2 in favor (Peterson, Wenholz), 1 absent (Sykes). Motion carried.
Business Items
Change …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
County to consider transportation plan update agreement
The Board of Commissioners will consider an intergovernmental agreement with ODOT to fund an update to the Morrow County Transportation System Plan. Other business includes approval of a new dump truck purchase, a right-of-way dedication on Kunze Lane, and discussion of interim fair manager coverage. The meeting also features quarterly and monthly reports from several departments.
- Intergovernmental Agreement with ODOT for Transportation Growth Management program funding
- Purchase of one 2027 Western Star 47X dump truck for Road Department
- Kunze Lane Right-Of-Way Dedication
- Consideration of process for Interim Fair Manager Coverage
- Amended Restated 2025-2027 IGA for financing public health services
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✓ Decided: County approves $319K ODOT grant to update Transportation System Plan
The Board of Commissioners approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation for a $319,450 Transportation Growth Management grant to update the county's Transportation System Plan, with a $36,562 county contribution. The board also approved an exception to the standard hiring process to bring on interim fair assistance due to the upcoming fair and the recent departure of the Fair Manager. A presentation on Umatilla National Forest projects was informational only, with no action taken.
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with ODOT for $319,450 TGM grant to update Transportation System Plan (2-0, Sykes absent)
- Approved exception to standard hiring process for interim fair manager coverage (2-0, Sykes absent)
- Adopted agenda as presented (2-0, Sykes absent)
- Adopted consent agenda including minutes, land use planning firm, OHA IGA amendment, dump truck purchase, right-of-way dedication, and construction invoice (2-0, Sykes absent)
215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon
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MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 At 9:00 A.M.
Morrow County Government Center, Don Adams Conference Room
215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon, Oregon
Zoom Meeting Information On Page 2
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment
3. Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
4. Department Reports
a. Justice Court Quarterly Report (Glen Diehl)
b. Juvenile Department Quarterly Report (Christy Kenny)
c. Planning Department Monthly Report (Tamra Mabbott)
d. Sheriff's Office Monthly Report (Brian Snyder)
e. The Loop/Public Transit Quarterly Report (Steven Davis)
f. Risk Management Quarterly Update
g. Treasurer’s Monthly Report (Jaylene Papineau)
h. Accounts Payable Monthly Report (Kevin Ince)
5. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: June 26, 2026, Special Session; July 1, 2026, Regular Meeting
b. Land Use Planning Firm of Record - On Call (Sandra Pointer)
c. AGREEMENT #185824-9
AMENDED & RESTATED 2025-2027 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR THE FINANCING OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES (Robin Canaday)
d. Purchase of one new 2027 Western Star 47X dump truck package for the Road Department
(Sandra Pointer)
e. Kunze Lane Right-Of-Way Dedication (Rory Rowlette)
f. Bouten Construction Invoice INV-01688 Project L-145-10 Payment Authorization (Valerie
Ballard)
6. Business Items
a. Umatilla National Forest (10:00 a.m.) ()
b. Intergovernmental Agreement b …
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Board Minutes, 15 July 2026
Page 1 of 3
Morrow County Board of Commissioners
July 15, 2026
Don Adams Conference Room, Irrigon Government Center
Irrigon, Oregon
Present In Person Commissioner Jeff Wenholz, Commissioner Gus Peterson, Valerie Ballard,
Vince Guerrero, Justin Nelson, Tamra Mabbott, Kevin Ince, Brian Snyder, Rory Rowlette, Teresa
Gerrard, Sandi Pointer, Steven Davis; non-staff: Stacy Eckstrom, Don Matthews, Michelle
Hanum, Chris Dennis
Present Via Zoom Latosha Hedeman, Steven Davis, Amanda Kendrick, Raymi Cain, Mike
Gorman, Bobbi Childers, George Cress, Robin Canaday, Mindy Wilson; non-staff: Erika Morton,
Andrea Di Salvo, Alison Breckon, Jared Tesch
Absent
Commissioner David Sykes
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
9:00 a.m.
Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
Commissioner Peterson motioned to adopt the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wenholz
seconded. Vote: 2 in favor (Peterson, Wenholz), 1 absent (Sykes). Motion carried.
Department Reports
The Justice Court report was written by Glen Diehl
The Juvenile Department report was presented by Christy Kenny
The Planning Department report was presented by Tamra Mabbott
The Sheriff’s Office report was presented by Brian Snyder
The Public Transit report was presented by Steven Davis
The Risk Management report was presented by Sandi Pointer and Kevin Ince with Staci
Eckstrom and Don Matthews from Wheatland Insurance
Consent Agenda
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 18:30
Fair Board
Fair Board plans traffic control, volunteer needs, Amazon grant for bleacher rental
The Fair Board will review minutes and receive reports from 4-H, maintenance, and the county administrator. They will discuss fair updates including ribbon delivery, contracts for judges/entertainment/vendors, and the premium book. New business includes transit roles and costs, sheriff's office traffic control for August 18-19, Amazon grant status for bleacher rental, camping prices/contracts, set-up day plan, and recruitment of superintendents and volunteers.
- Sheriff's Office traffic control for Aug. 18 (8-9am, 5-7pm) and Aug. 19 (6-10am)
- Amazon grant status for bleacher rental plan
- Need for superintendents: Creative Kids (2), Horticulture (1), Floriculture (1)
- Contract updates for food vendors, service providers, entertainment, judges
- Volunteer opportunities with Umatilla Electric and Amazon for fair setup and events
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✓ Decided: Board approved expanding auxiliary members to six (4 adults, 2 students)
The Fair Board approved extending the auxiliary board to six members, consisting of four adults and two students. The meeting also included reports on 4‑H activities, maintenance, grants, and various fair‑related discussions, but no other formal decisions were recorded.
- Approved extension of auxiliary board to six members (4 adults, 2 students)
110 N Court St., Heppner
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MORROW COUNTY FAIR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, July 8th 2026 6:30 PM
Upper Conference Room, Bartholomew Building, 100 N Court St, Heppner, OR 97836
See Electronic Meeting Information at bottom of document.
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EXT MEETING: Saturday, August 8th, 2026:
Morrow County Fairgrounds, 74473 Hwy 74-LENA, Heppner, OR 97836
Following Fair Set Up Completion
CALL TO ORDER: By: ___________________________________________ AT ____________PM
MINUTES OF June 10th, 2026 MEETING: Approved: Y / N By: _______________________
FAIRBOARD MEMBER(S): Fair Manager: Tylynn Cimmiyotti _____
Chair: Shelby Shoenfelder _____; Keira Klein _____; Braxton Adams _____;
Brittany Szasz _____; Joselyn Piper _____; Jaylene Papineau _____; Tiffany Bradley _____;
Other Attendees:
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
R
EPORTS:
4-H
: Jessica Jones –
M
aintenance Report: Tony Clement –
A
dministrator Update: Vince Guerrero –
M
orrow County Queen Update:
R
odeo Report:
Fair Updates:
• Ribbons: Order Has been delivered
• Contracts: 4H Judges, Entertainment, Vendors, Campers.
• Sponsor Updates:
• Open Class Animals: Open Class Animal Registration Closes soon.
• Premium Book: Has been sent to Sykes Brothers.
• Schedule Update: Just want to be sure that the new schedule is shared at this time.
N
ew Business:
• Morrow County Public Transit: Roles, Services, Cost
• Morrow County S …
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MORROW COUNTY FAIR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6:30pm
Don Adams Conference Room – Irrigon Annex, 205 NE Main St., Irrigon, OR 97844
In Attendance:
Chair: Shelby Schoenfelder
Board Members: Keira Klein, Brittany Szasz, Jaylene Papineau
Fair Manager: Tylynn Cimmiyotti
Assistant County Administrator: Vince Guerrero
Others present: Makenzi Evans, Raymi Cain
CALL TO ORDER: by Shelby Schoenfelder at 6:32pm
Reports:
• 4H Report –
o Additional panels and a new ring are expected to arrive in the last
week of June.
o Exhibitor packets are being prepared; and will be sent around July
15.
o Livestock fitting may occur outside this year due to the number of
animals.
o 4-H is working on securing a generator.
• Maintenance Report
o Discussion about the old red tractor. There are issues with the old red
tractor. The fair board was being asked what they would like to do
with the old red tractor. The county wants to get rid of the tractor.
Should we keep it or sell it.
• Administrator Report
o There were comments and concerns about information for this year’s
fair.
o A question about the grants for the fair and when are we going to
move forward with some of the projects was asked. There are multiple
grans that we have for the fairgrounds. The larger grant we have there
is a flood mitigation process we need to go through. This process
should be happening next fiscal year.
o Two Amazon grants have been submitted. No news on this yet.
• Qu …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 16:00
Clean Water Consortium
Clean Water Consortium to consider SEP funds transfer
This is a routine meeting of the Morrow County Clean Water Consortium, mostly procedural. The board will consider approving minutes, an invoice, and a managing director report. The main business item is a vote on authorizing a transfer of SEP (State Environmental Protection?) funds.
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
- Approval of an invoice (no amount specified)
- Managing Director report
- SEP Funds Transfer Authorization (no amount specified)
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MORROW COUNTY MORROW COUNTY CLEAN WATER CONSORTIUM MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 At 4:00 P.M.
ONLINE ONLY - Zoom Details Below
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes (Dave)
b. Approval of Invoice (Jared)
4. Business Items
a. Managing Director Report (Jared)
b. SEP Funds Transfer Authorization (Jared)
5. Public Comment
6. Adjourn
Agendas are available on our website (www.co.morrow.or.us/meetings)
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the
hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least
48 hours before the meeting to Valerie Ballard at (541) 676-5613.
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 11:00
Board of Commissioners
Board to discuss tax foreclosed properties
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review recommended actions regarding tax foreclosed properties.
- Discussion on Tax Foreclosed Properties - Review Recommended Actions
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110 N. Court Street, Heppner
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MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 At 11:00 AM
Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room
110 N. Court Street, Heppner, Oregon
Zoom Meeting Information Below
1. Call to Order
2. Work Session Items
a. Discussion on Tax Foreclosed Properties - Review Recommended Actions
3. Adjourn
Agendas are available every Friday on our website (www.morrowcountyor.gov/meetings”).
Meeting Packets can also be found the following Monday.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the
hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least
48 hours before the meeting to Valerie Ballard at 541-676-5613.
Pursuant to ORS 192.640, this agenda includes a list of the principal subjects anticipated to be
considered at the meeting; however, the Board may consider additional subjects as well. This
meeting is open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. Executive sessions are
closed to the public; however, with few exceptions and under specific guidelines, are open to the
media. The Board may recess for lunch depending on the anticipated length of the meeting and the
topics on the agenda. If you have anything that needs to be on the agenda, please notify the Board
office before noon of the preceding Friday. If something urgent comes up after this …
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Morrow County Board considers road vacations, plat partition, and quarry contract
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider vacation of Spur Loop Road, legalization of portions of Immigrant Lane and Morgan Road, and approval of a contract amendment for rock crushing services. The board will also discuss the Oregon Idaho border.
- Vacation of Spur Loop Road
- Legalization of Immigrant Lane and Morgan Road
- Approval of rock crushing services contract amendment
- Approval of plat partition — Cleaver LP
- Oregon Idaho Border Discussion
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110 N. Court St., Heppner
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MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 At 9:00 A.M.
Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room
110 N. Court Street, Heppner, Oregon
Zoom Meeting Information On Page 2
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment
3. Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
4. Department Reports
a. Public Works Monthly Report (Rory Rowlette)
b. Public Health Department Quarterly report
c. County Administrator Report
5. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: May 21, 2026; Special Session; June 17, 2026 Regular Meeting
b. Approval of Amendment No. 1 and Authorization for Payment – Seubert Excavators, Inc.
– Thompson Pit Rock Crushing Project (Procurement No. 2026-134-PR) (Sandra Pointer)
c. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Rock Crushing Services Agreement – Ella Quarry
6. Business Items
a. Spur Loop Road Vacation (Rory Rowlette)
b. Legalization of Portion of Immigrant Lane (CR #550) and Morgan Road (CR #537) (Matt
Kenny, Rory Rowlette)
c. Approval of Plat Partition — Cleaver LP ()
d. Oregon Idaho Border Discussion (Matt McCaw)
7. Correspondence
a. DLCD Request from Farmer's Cup
8. Commissioner Reports
9. Signing of documents
10. Adjourn
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Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider Tower Road Interchange Area Management Plan
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on a management plan for the Tower Road Interchange and two land use requests. These include a home occupation permit for firearm storage and a proposal for an aggregate rock quarry.
- Adoption of Tower Road Interchange Area Management Plan (IAMP) and related zoning amendments
- CUP-S-398-26: Home Occupation permit for firearms storage at Tax Lot 701, Map 3S25E
- AC-168-26: Proposed Comprehensive Plan change for a 43-acre aggregate rock quarry at Tax Lot 1300, Map 2S28E
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110 N. Court St, Heppner
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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P.O. Box 40 • Irrigon, Oregon 97844
(541) 922-4624 or (541) 676-9061 x 5503
FAX: (541) 922-3472
AGENDA
Morrow County Planning Commission
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 6:00 pm
Bartholomew Building, Heppner, OR
For Electronic Participation See Meeting Information on Page 2
Members of the Commission
Stacie Ekstrom, Chair
John Kilkenny, Vice Chair Stephen Henthorn Brian Thompson
Norma Ayala Karl Smith Elizabeth Peterson
Brian George Tripp Finch
Members of Staff
Tamra Mabbott, Planning Director George Cress, Principal Planner
Stephen Wrecsics, GIS Analyst Clint Shoemake, Planning Technician
Michaela Ramirez, Administrative Assistant Kaitlin Kennedy, Code Compliance Planner
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Minutes: (Draft) April 28, 2026
5. Public Hearings to begin at 6:00 PM (COMMISSION ACTION REQUIRED)
I. Continued from April 28, 2026. Morrow County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Amendment TSP-164-26, Tower Road Interchange Area Management Plan
(IAMP) Adoption. This hearing is to adopt the Tower Road Interchange Area Management
Plan (IAMP). The adoption includes proposed amendments to the Morrow County
Comprehensive Plan, adoption of the IAMP Overlay Zone (IAMP-O, Section 3.125) into the
Morrow County Zoning …
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Fri Jun 26, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
County board to adjust budget, renew insurance policies
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider a budget and appropriations adjustment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and approve routine consent agenda items including SAIF workers' compensation insurance renewal and a property/liability insurance proposal for FY2027. The meeting is largely administrative with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Budget & Appropriations Adjustment for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026 (presented by Kevin Ince)
- SAIF Workers Compensation Insurance Renewal Policy: 12261
- Property and Liability Insurance Proposal FY2027
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110 N. Court Street, Heppner
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MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
Friday, June 26, 2026 At 9:00 A.M.
Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room
110 N. Court Street, Heppner, Oregon
Zoom Meeting Information On Page 2
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
3. Consent Agenda
a. SAIF (Workers Compensation Insurance) Renewal Policy: 12261
b. Property and Liability Insurance Proposal FY2027
4. Business Items
a. Budget & Appropriations Adjustment for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026 (Kevin Ince)
5. Signing of documents
6. Adjourn
Agendas are available every Friday on our website (www.morrowcountyor.gov/meetings). Meeting
Packets can also be found the following Monday.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the
hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least
48 hours before the meeting to Valerie Ballard at 541-676-5613.
Pursuant to ORS 192.640, this agenda includes a list of the principal subjects anticipated to be
considered at the meeting; however, the Board may consider additional subjects as well. This
meeting is open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. Executive sessions are
closed to the public; however, with few exceptions and under specific guidelines, are open to the
media. The Board may recess for lunch depending o …
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Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Public hearings on FY2026-27 budget and FY2025-26 supplemental budget
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings to adopt the FY2026-27 budget and a supplemental budget for FY2025-26. They will also consider several consent agenda items, including a subdivision plat, a grant amendment, and a payment for the circuit courthouse project. Other business includes a right-of-way dedication for Spur Loop Road, approval of Community Assistance Grant distributions, and a funding request from the Morrow Soil & Water Conservation District.
- FY2026-27 Morrow County Budget Hearing & Adoption
- FY2025-26 Supplemental Budget Hearing & Adoption
- Boardman Station Subdivision Plat
- Payment Authorization for Bouten Construction Circuit Courthouse Project Invoice L-145-9
- Spur Loop Rd. Right of Way Dedication
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215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon
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MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 At 9:00 A.M.
Morrow County Government Center, Don Adams Conference Room
215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon, Oregon
Zoom Meeting Information On Page 2
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment
3. Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
4. Department Reports
a. Sheriff's Office Monthly Report (Melissa Camarillo and/or Brian Snyder)
b. Parole & Probation Semi-Annual Report (Gina Wilson)
c. Veterans Services Quarterly Report (Amanda Kendrick)
d. Planning Department Monthly Report (Tamra Mabbott)
e. Treasurer’s Monthly Report (Jaylene Papineau)
f. Accounts Payable Monthly Report (Kevin Ince)
g. County Administrator Report (Matt Jensen)
5. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: March 13, 2026 Specia Session; April 1, 2026 Regular Meeting; May 20, 2026
Regular Meeting, June 3, 2026 Regular Meeting
b. Amendment 01 to Grant Agreement number 186317 between the State of Oregon, acting
by and through its Oregon Department of Human Services. (Robin Canaday)
c. Auditor Engagement Letter for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026 (Kevin Ince)
d. IT Services Intergovernmental Agreement Renewal ()
e. Boardman Station Subdivision Plat (Mike Gorman)
f. Payment Authorization for Bouten Construction Circuit Courthouse Project Invoice L-145-
9 (Valerie Ballard)
6. Public Hearing
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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 18:30
Fair Board
Morrow County Fair Board to discuss fair scheduling and volunteer coordination
The Fair Board is meeting to coordinate staffing and logistics for the upcoming fair. Discussions include catering for the Wednesday night dinner, the Wrangler's agreement, and recruiting superintendents and volunteers.
- Review of catering options for Wednesday Night Dinner
- Discussion of Wrangler's Agreement for future seasons
- Recruitment of superintendents for Creative Kids, Horticulture, and Floriculture
- Coordination of volunteers from Amazon and Umatilla Electric
- Confirmation of amended By-Laws approved by the Board of Commissioners on June 3, 2026
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100 N Court St, Heppner
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MORROW COUNTY FAIR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, June 10th 2026 6:30 PM
Upper Conference Room, Bartholomew Building, 100 N Court St, Heppner, OR 97836
See Electronic Meeting Information at bottom of document.
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, July 8th, 2026:
Don Adams Conference Room, Irrigon Annex, 205 NE Main St, Irrigon, OR 97844
CALL TO ORDER: By: ___________________________________________ AT ____________PM
MINUTES OF June 14th, 2026 MEETING: Approved: Y / N By: _______________________
FAIRBOARD MEMBER(S): Fair Manager: Tylynn Cimmiyotti _____
Chair: Shelby Shoenfelder _____; Keira Klein _____; Braxton Adams _____;
Brittany Szasz _____; Joselyn Piper _____; Jaylene Papineau _____; Tiffany Bradley _____;
Other Attendees:
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
REPORTS:
4-H: Jessica Jones –
Maintenance Report: Tony Clement –
Administrator Update: Vince Guerrero –
Morrow County Queen Update:
Rodeo Report:
Fair Updates:
• New By-Laws Approved: The Fair Board’s Amended By-Laws were approved at the June 3, 2026 Board
of Commissioners meeting. They have been signed by all parties.
• Ribbons: Ribbon order is completed. Cannot ship until July 1, 2026.
• Contracts: 4H Judges, Entertainment, Vendors, Campers.
• Open Class Animal Changes: Share all information.
• Premium Book:
New Business:
• Catering Options: …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 13:00
Parks Committee
Morrow County Parks Committee to discuss ATV ordinance and master plan
The committee will review updates on the Parks Master Plan, the ATV Ordinance, and the TLT tax. Members will also discuss adding a committee secretary and filling termed seats.
- ATV Ordinance review and planned mapping
- Parks Master Plan grant status
- TLT or TID tax creation discussion
- ResNexus credit card processor status
- Termed committee member seats
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✓ Decided: Committee forms Parks Master Plan Sub Committee
The committee established a new sub committee to review RFPs and the future Parks Master Plan. Members of the new sub committee include Mike Gorman, Kirsti Cason, George Shimer, Greg Close, and Sheryll Bates.
- Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes with a date correction
- Formed Parks Master Plan Sub Committee (Gorman, Cason, Shimer, Close, Bates)
110 N Court St., Heppner
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Morrow County Parks Committee Meeting Agenda
Date: Tuesday June 9, 2026
Time: 1:00pm -3:00pm
Location: Bartholomew Upper Floor Conference Room
110 N. Court St. Heppner, OR 97836
Meeting Called By: Mike Gorman, Chairman
Agenda
1. Call to Order - Pledge of Allegiance
• Welcome and Introductions
• Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes (March 17, 2026)
2. Reports
• Anson Wright Updates – See Park Manager Report
• Cutsforth Updates – See Park Manager Report
• OHV Updates – See Park Manager Report
3. New Business Items
• Termed Committee Member Seats – Mike Gorman
• Adding Parks Committee Secretary – Mike Gorman
4. Updates
• Parks Master Plan – Vince Guerrero
• TLT Tax– Vince Guerrero
• ATV Ordinance – Vince Guerrero
• ResNexus Credit Card Processor on Hold – Raymi Cain
• Star Gazing event – Vince Guerrero
• Fishing Derby – Raymi Cain
• Mother’s Day Ride the Blues Recap – Vince Guererro
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7. Announcements
• None
8. Public Comment
• Open Forum
9. Next Meeting Date
• September 8, 2026 from 1:00pm-3:00pm
10. Adjournment
Time: June 9, 2026 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Morrow County Parks Committee
Meeting Minutes – June 9, 2026
1:00pm-3:00pm
Committee Members and Staff Present:
Mike Gorman, Vince Guerrero, Dean Robinson, Sheryll Bates, Tim Wright, Kirsti Cason, Jeff Wenholz, George Shimer, & Raymi Cain
1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
• Meeting was called to order by Chairman Mike Gorman at 1:09pm.
• The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
• Introductions made
2. Approval of Minutes
• Minutes approved by committee with the correction of date listed from 3/16/2026 to 3/17/2026.
3. Reports – Park Updates
Anson Wright Park
• Fish were delivered to the park, and many visitors have been enjoying the ponds and camping
• Crew has kept up with the mowing and keeping the park up.
• We have a couple that volunteer and have been trimming and weed eating around the park
• Liz has kept the park in top condition with the cleaning and customer service
• Replaced picnic tables that were built at the OHV park.
• Took water samples to Pendleton for state of Oregon compliance updated up the AED for the office
Cutsforth Park
• Crew has completed all the upgrades to use new water lines.
• Crew has kept up with the mowing and weed eating around the park.
• Repoured concrete sidewalk that had to be removed for power and water line upgrade.
• Fishing derby went well with around 70 kids registered; they enjoyed fishing and the prizes.
• Raymi put a lot of pictures up on Facebook of the derby and kept up with all the scoring o …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 16:00
Clean Water Consortium
Consortium to discuss West Glen project IGA, mission statement amendment
The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will hold a regular meeting to consider approving invoices, the May financial report, and minutes. Business items include updates on the Managing Director report, the Roadmap Project, and the West Glen Project—including an Intergovernmental Agreement and scope of work. The board will also discuss advisory board responsibilities, a request to amend the mission statement, and a letter to the City of Boardman. Public comment will be heard.
- Approval of invoices and May financial report
- West Glen Project: IGA and scope of work discussion
- Request to amend consortium mission statement
- Letter to the City of Boardman
- The Roadmap Project update
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2 Marine Drive NE, Boardman
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MORROW COUNTY CLEAN WATER CONSORTIUM MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 At 4:00 P.M.
2 Marine Drive NE
Boardman, Oregon 97818
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes
b. Approval of Invoice (Jared)
c. May Financial Report (Jared/Kevin)
4. Business Items
a. Managing Director Report (Jared) ()
b. The Roadmap Project Update (Ronan/Tamra) ()
c. West Glen Project: IGA and Scope of Work (Jared/Mike) ()
d. Advisory Board Responsibilities (Jared/Kelly) ()
e. Request to Amend Mission Statement (Kelly) ()
f. Letter to the City of Boardman (Kelly) ()
5. Public Comment
6. Adjourn
Agendas are available on our website (www.co.morrow.or.us/meetings)
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hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least
48 hours before the meeting to Valerie Ballard at (541) 676-5613.
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Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Board to consider financial policy and FTE request for finance department
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss department reports and a consent agenda including an amendment to an Oregon Health Authority intergovernmental agreement and a courthouse funding agreement. Business items include approval of a financial policy, an out-of-cycle full-time equivalent request for the finance department, an annual water resources presentation, ratification of updated Fair Board bylaws, a Lake Penland Corporation road request, and ratification of an airport improvement grant contract. The board will also hold three executive sessions on employment, labor negotiations, and exempt matters.
- Eighth amendment to Oregon Health Authority IGA #185824 for public health services financing
- Morrow County Courthouse Master Funding Agreement
- Financial Policy Approval
- Out-of-Cycle FTE Request - Finance Department
- Lake Penland Corporation Road Request
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110 N. Court St., Heppner
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MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 At 9:00 A.M.
Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room
110 N. Court Street, Heppner, Oregon
Zoom Meeting Information On Page 2
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment
3. Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
4. Department Reports
a. Clerk's Quarterly Report (Bobbi Childers)
b. Local Public Safety Coordinating Council Quarterly Report (Jessica Rose)
c. Public Works Monthly Report (Rory Rowlette)
d. County Administrator Report (Matt Jensen)
5. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: February 18, 2026 Special Session; March 18, 2026 Regular Meeting, April 15,
2026 Regular Meeting, May 6, 2026 Regular Meeting
b. Eighth amendment to Oregon Health Authority 2025-2027 Intergovernmental Agreement
#185824 for the Financing of Public Health Services (Robin Canaday)
c. Morrow County Courthouse Master Funding Agreement (Matthew Jensen, Justin Nelson)
6. Business Items
a. Financial Policy Approval (Kevin Ince)
b. Consideration of Out-of-Cycle FTE Request - Finance Department (Matthew Jensen)
c. Annual Presentation for Oregon Water Resources Department (Chris Kowitz)
d. Ratification of Updated Fair Board By-Laws (Tylynn Cimmiyotti, Shelby Shoenfelder)
e. Lake Penland Corporation Road Request (John Murray)
f. Ratification of Contract for Airport Improvement Grant (Matthew Jensen)
7. Correspondence
8. Com …
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
215 NE Main Ave, Irrigon, OR 97844, Irrigon
Thu May 21, 2026 · 13:00
Board of Commissioners
Board to authorize $537k commercial loan payment
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider authorizing a payment of $537,178.50 for a commercial loan with Zions Bank. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Bartholomew Building in Heppner.
- Payment authorization for Zions Bank commercial loan ($537,178.50)
- Meeting held at Bartholomew Building, 110 N. Court Street, Heppner
- Public comment available via Zoom and in-person
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110 N. Court Street, Heppner
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MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, May 21, 2026 At 1:00 P.M.
Bartholomew Building Lower Conference Room
110 N. Court Street, Heppner, Oregon
Zoom Meeting Information On Page 2
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
3. Business Items
a. Payment Authorization - Commercial Loan with Zions Bank - $537,178.50 (Kevin Ince)
4. Adjourn
Agendas are available every Friday on our website (www.morrowcountyor.gov/meetings). Meeting
Packets can also be found the following Monday.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the
hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least
48 hours before the meeting to Valerie Ballard at 541-676-5613.
Pursuant to ORS 192.640, this agenda includes a list of the principal subjects anticipated to be
considered at the meeting; however, the Board may consider additional subjects as well. This
meeting is open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. Executive sessions are
closed to the public; however, with few exceptions and under specific guidelines, are open to the
media. The Board may recess for lunch depending on the anticipated length of the meeting and the
topics on the agenda. If you have anything that needs to be on the agenda, please notify the Board
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 09:00
Budget Committee
Budget Committee to review proposed FY2026-27 budget
The Budget Committee will review the proposed FY2026-27 budget across multiple county departments. The committee will discuss the budget and may vote to approve it.
- Election of Budget Committee Chairperson & Secretary
- Review of FY2026-27 Proposed Budget for General Government, Transportation, and Public Safety
- Review of FY2026-27 Proposed Budget for Health & Human Services, Education, and Public Works
- Review of FY2026-27 Proposed Budget for Community and Economic Development and Culture & Recreation
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110 N. Court Street, Heppner
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MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, May 21, 2026 At 9:00 A.M.
Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room
110 N. Court Street, Heppner, Oregon
Zoom Meeting Information On Page 2
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Election of Budget Committee Chairperson & Secretary
3. Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Committee Meeting Minutes
4. Public Comment (A second round of Public Comment will be open at 1:30 after the
Committee resumes from lunch)
5. FY2026-27 Proposed Budget Review (The Committee will recess around noon for lunch)
a. Budget Message & Introduction
b. General Government
c. Community and Economic Development
d. Transportation
e. Public Safety
f. Health & Human Services
g. Education
h. Culture & Recreation
i. Public Works
j. Other Items
6. Discussion & Deliberation
7. Motion to Approve
Agendas are available every Friday on our website (www.morrowcountyor.gov/boc under
“Upcoming Events”). Meeting Packets can also be found the following Monday.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the
hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least
48 hours before the meeting to Valerie Ballard at 541-676-5613.
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Wed May 20, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Board to consider public health grant proposal for Rural Health Transformation Program
The board will hear routine monthly and quarterly reports from Sheriff, Emergency Management, Planning, Weed, Treasurer, and County Administrator. Under consent agenda, they will consider approving minutes, a wolf depredation compensation grant, a victim notification system agreement, a construction payment for circuit court, and mediation services. Business items include a presentation on the Color of Water Bill, OSU Extension annual report, vector control report, and a proposal to apply for Rural Health Transformation Program grant. An executive session is scheduled for employment matters.
- Wolf Depredation Compensation Grant Agreement ODA-1697-GR
- Payment authorization L-145-8 to Bouten Construction for Circuit Court Construction
- Proposal to submit Rural Health Transformation Program Grant application
- Presentation on Color of Water Bill by NOWA
- Appointment change for Morrow County At-Large position on NEACT
grantspublic-healthlaw-enforcementconstructiontransportationwater-quality
✓ Decided: Board hires Deputy District Attorney and Deputy Sheriff, appoints new transportation member
The board unanimously approved the appointment of Jacob Cain as Morrow County’s at‑large voting member on the Northeast Area Commission on Transportation, with Tim Helbig as alternate. It also authorized the County Attorney to offer a Deputy District Attorney position and approved hiring a Deputy Sheriff Advanced. The invoice to Bouten Construction for circuit courthouse work was approved, and the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
- Approved agenda amendment removing item 6d (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda, removing March 18 minutes and payment authorization (unanimous)
- Approved invoice L-145-8 to Bouten Construction for circuit courthouse (unanimous)
- Released Mark Patton and appointed Jacob Cain as NEACT voting member, Tim Helbig as alternate (unanimous)
- Authorized District Attorney to offer Deputy District Attorney position (unanimous)
- Approved hiring of Deputy Sheriff Advanced (unanimous)
215 NE Main Avenue, Irrigon
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MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 At 9:00 A.M.
Morrow County Government Center, Don Adams Conference Room
215 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon, Oregon
Zoom Meeting Information On Page 2
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment
3. Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
4. Department Reports
a. Sheriff's Office Monthly Report (Brian Snyder)
b. Emergency Management Quarterly Report (Steve Freeland)
c. Planning Department Monthly Report (Tamra Mabbott)
d. Weed Department Quarterly Report (Corey Sweeney)
e. Treasurer’s Monthly Report (Jaylene Papineau)
f. Accounts Payable Monthly Report (Kevin Ince)
g. County Administrator Report
5. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: March 18, 2026 Regular Session; March 18, 2026 Land Use Hearing; April 1,
2026 Land Use Hearing
b. 2026 Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance Grant Agreement ODA-
1697-GR (Valerie Ballard)
c. IGA #7146 Department of Corrections Statewide Automated Victim Notification System
(Brian Snyder)
d. Payment Authorization L-145-8 to Bouten Construction for Circuit Court Construction
(Matthew Jensen)
e. Update to Intergovernmental Agreement for Domestic Relations Mediation Services
(Matthew Jensen)
6. Business Items
a. NOWA Presentation on Color of Water Bill (August Peterson)
b. OSU-Extension Annual Report (Matthew Jensen)
c. North Morrow Vector Control 2025 A …
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Board Minutes, 20 May 2026 Page 1 of 3
Morrow County Board of Commissioners Meeting
May 20, 2026
Don Adams Conference Room, Irrigon Government Center
Irrigon, Oregon
Present In-Person Chair David Sykes, Commissioner Jeff Wenholz, Commissioner Gus Peterson,
Matthew Jensen, Valerie Ballard, Justin Nelson, Kevin Ince, George Cress, Corey Sweeney, Brian
Snyder; non-staff Greg Barron
Present Via Zoom Deona Siex, Raymi Cain, Mike Gorman, Vince Guerrero, Robin Canaday,
Sabrina Bailey-Cave, Sandi Pointer, Michelle Kestler, Latosha Hedeman; non-staff: Nicole
Strong, Jessica Jones, Justin Green, Andrea Di Salvo, Jared Tesch, Kaleb Lay, Erika Morton
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
9:00 a.m.
Public Comment
No Comment
Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
Commissioner Wenholz motioned to approve the agenda as presented with the removal of item
6d. Commissioner Peterson seconded. Vote: Unanimous approval.
Department Reports
Sheriff’s Office report was presented by Brian Snyder
Planning Department report was presented by George Cress
Weed Department report was presented by Corey Sweeney
County Administrator report was presented by Matthew Jensen
Recess
9:40 a.m.
Resume
9:43 a.m.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: May 18, 2026 Regular Session; March 18, 2026 Land Use Hearing; April 1, 2026
Land Use Hearing
b. 2026 Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistant Grant Agreement ODA-
1697-GR
c. IGA #7146 Department of Corrections Statewide A …
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Wed May 13, 2026 · 18:30
Fair Board
Board to vote on adopting new fair by‑laws
The Morrow County Fair Board will consider a vote to approve new by‑laws, which will replace the by‑laws adopted on December 18, 2024. The board will also discuss traffic‑control support from the MCSO, a future Wrangler’s Agreement, and vote on poster contest submissions. Additional items include selecting a caterer and entertainment for the Wednesday night dinner and reviewing the Fair Management Agreement.
- Approve New By‑Laws – board vote and subsequent submission to the Board of Commissioners
- Traffic Control – coordinate dates and times of MCSO coverage
- Wrangler’s Agreement – discussion of future terms
- Poster Contest – vote on submitted posters
- Fair Management Agreement – review and discussion
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205 NE Main Avenue, Irrigon
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MORROW COUNTY FAIR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, May 13th 2026 6:30 PM
Don Adams Conference Room, Irrigon Annex, 215 NE Main St, Irrigon, OR 97844
See Electronic Meeting Information at bottom of document.
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026:
Upper Conference Room, Bartholomew Building, 100 N Court St, Heppner, OR 97836
CALL TO ORDER: By: ___________________________________________ AT ____________PM
MINUTES OF April 15th, 2026 MEETING: Approved: Y / N By: _______________________
FAIRBOARD MEMBER(S): Fair Manager: Tylynn Cimmiyotti _____
Chair: Shelby Shoenfelder _____; Keira Klein _____; Braxton Adams _____;
Brittany Szasz _____; Joselyn Piper _____; Jaylene Papineau _____; Tiffany Bradley _____;
Other Attendees:
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
REPORTS:
4-H: Jessica Jones –
Maintenance Report: Tony Clement –
Administrator Update: Vince Guerrero –
Morrow County Queen Update:
Rodeo Report:
New Business:
•
Approve New By-Laws: Board vote for approval. Next step: Submit to BOC for approval.
•
Traffic Control: The MCSO has agreed to help, we need to submit dates and times of coverage.
•
Wrangler’s Agreement: Discussion for future.
•
Poster Contest: Vote on submissions.
•
Board Input: Caterer for Wednesday Night Dinner, Local entertainment groups for open spots, Setup/Cleanup
for Spons …
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 16:00
Clean Water Consortium
Board will consider FY 2027 budget and Amazon settlement update
The Clean Water Consortium Board will review and approve routine items on the consent agenda, including invoices and the monthly financial report. It will hear the Managing Director’s report, an update on the Amazon settlement, and consider the FY 2027 budget. The board will also consider a resolution to adopt a public records policy. The meeting includes time for other business and public comment.
- Approval of invoices (consent agenda)
- Monthly financial report (consent agenda)
- Amazon settlement update
- FY 2027 budget
- Resolution for public records policy
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2 Marine Drive NE, Boardman
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MORROW COUNTY MORROW COUNTY CLEAN WATER CONSORTIUM BOARD
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 At 4:00 P.M.
2 East Marine Drive
Boardman, Oregon 97818
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes
3. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Invoices (Jared)
b. Monthly Financial Report (Jared) ()
4. Business Items
a. Managing Director Report (Jared) ()
b. Amazon Settlement Updated (Jared) ()
c. FY 2027 Budget (Jared) ()
d. Resolution for Public Records Policy (Jared) ()
5. Other Business
6. Public Comment
7. Adjourn
Agendas are available on our website (www.co.morrow.or.us/meetings)
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the
hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least
48 hours before the meeting to Valerie Ballard at (541) 676-5613.
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Wed May 6, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Board to consider emergency dispatch system upgrade and solid waste plan amendment
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a procurement determination for an emergency dispatch recording system. The board is also reviewing several contracts, including a transit van purchase and a drinking water roadmap project amendment.
- Public hearing for Recording & Event Logging System Upgrade for Emergency Dispatch
- Contract award to Schetky Northwest Sales for one ADA Accessible Transit Van
- Amendment to Ordinance MC-03-06 regarding the Morrow County Solid Waste Management Plan
- Budget and contract amendment with GSI Water Solutions, Inc. for the Morrow Umatilla Drinking Water Roadmap Project
- Kunze Right-Of-Way Dedication
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✓ Decided: Board approved special procurement for emergency dispatch system upgrade
The Morrow County Board unanimously approved a special procurement to upgrade the emergency dispatch recording and event‑logging system, authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to proceed with Umatilla County. The Board also approved a right‑of‑way dedication on Kunze Road, raised the county liability insurance deductible to $50,000, and approved a grant application for a public‑transit pilot. Additional actions included a budget transfer, a solid‑waste ordinance amendment, a remote‑work exception for a Deputy District Attorney, and hiring a new patrol deputy.
- Approved special procurement for emergency dispatch & event logging system upgrade (unanimous)
- Authorized County Administrator to sign contracts for the procurement (unanimous)
- Approved right‑of‑way dedication of Kunze Ln section (unanimous)
- Approved transition to $50,000 per‑occurrence liability insurance deductible (unanimous)
- Approved grant application for Morrow County Public Transit pilot project (unanimous)
- Approved budget adjustment transferring appropriations from contingency fund (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance amending the Solid Waste Management Plan (unanimous)
- Authorized remote‑work exception for Deputy District Attorney (unanimous)
110 N. Court Street, Heppner
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MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 At 9:00 A.M.
Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room
110 N. Court Street, Heppner, Oregon
Zoom Meeting Information On Page 2
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment
3. Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
4. Department Reports
a. Assessment & Tax Quarterly Report (Mike Gorman)
b. Finance Department Quarterly Report (Kevin Ince)
c. Public Works Monthly Report (Rory Rowlette)
d. County Administrator Report
5. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: February 18, 2026 Land Use Hearing; February 20, 2026 Special Session; March
4, 2026 Regular Session
b. Annual Authorization to Invest (JAYLENE PAPINEAU)
c. On-Call Engineering & Surveying Services – Contract Approval and Implementation
(Sandra Pointer)
d. Morrow County Public Transit Contract Award for One ADA Accessible Transit Van
Under Grant Agreement No. 35766 to Schetky Northwest Sales (Sandra Pointer)
e. Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon Health Authority and Sole Source Provider
Contract with Community Counseling Solutions for Community Mental Health Services
(Sandra Pointer)
f. North Transfer Station Lease Agreement (Rory Rowlette)
g. Umatilla County Sheriff's Office - FY26 Q4 Jail Bed invoice (Kevin Ince)
h. Sheriff's Office Out of State Travel Request (John Bowles)
i. Thompson Rock Pit Agreement (Rory Rowlette)
j. Approve Stage …
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Board Minutes, 6 May 2026 Page 1 of 5
Morrow County Board of Commissioners Meeting
May 6, 2026
Upper Conference Room, Bartholomew Building
Heppner, Oregon
Present In Person Chair David Sykes, Commissioner Jeff Wenholz, Commissioner Gus Peterson,
Valerie Ballard, Matthew Jensen, Justin Nelson, Kevin Ince, Mike Gorman, Rory Rowlette, Pat
Keeley, Michelle Kestler, John Bowles, Kristin Bowles, Vince Guerrero; non-staff: Ron McKinnis
Present Via Zoom Rose Kyllo, Deona Siex, Amanda Kendrick. Erin Anderson, Steven Davis,
Yvonne Morter, Latosha Hedeman, Raymi Cain, John Bowles; non-staff: Daniel Kearns, Andrea
Di Salvo, Torrie Griggs, Erika Morton, Julie Jensen
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
9:01 a.m.
Public Comment
No Comment
Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
Commissioner Wenholz motioned to adopt the agenda as presented. Commissioner Peterson
seconded. Vote: Unanimous approval.
Department Reports
The Assessment and Tax report was presented by Mike Gorman
The Finance Department report was presented by Kevin Ince
The Public Works report was presented by Rory Rowlette
The County Administrator report was presented by Matthew Jensen
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: February 18, 2026 Land Use Hearing; February 20, 2026 Special Session; March
4, 2026 Regular Session
b. Annual Authorization to Invest
c. On-Call Engineering & Surveying Services Contract
d. Morrow County Public Transit Contract Award for One ADA Accessible Transit Van
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Federal disasters (10 yr)4 ({"Flood": 2, "Severe Storm": 2, "Biological": 2, "Fire": 2, · last Sun Jul 21, 2024)
Traffic fatalities5 (2024)
Business establishments214 (4,215 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$933/mo (20 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy33.3% (low numeracy 43% · 2017)
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178
Recorded votes
64
Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
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