Morrow County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The meeting was held as a work session because the Board lacked a quorum to take official action. Members discussed financial assistance requests, board appointments, and the potential hiring of an Interim County Administrator.

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia River Enterprise Zone II will review its financials and determine disbursements for 2022. The body will also vote to approve orders for expenditures.

• Approval of 1-21-2022 meeting minutes
• Review of CREZ II Financials
• Determination of 2022 Disbursements
• Approval of Orders for Expenditures

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review a resolution regarding Columbia Development Authority credit. The session also includes the signing of a document.

• Review of resolution in support of Columbia Development Authority credit

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Order No. OR-2022-13. This action authorizes a letter of credit required for the purchase of property from the Army.

• Approved Order No. OR-2022-13 to authorize letter of credit for purchase of Umatilla Army Depot (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board voted to end a 2018 road easement agreement with the U.S. Forest Service due to maintenance costs and lack of anticipated grant funding. Other actions included approving a property replat in Irrigon and appointing a member to the Compensation Board.

• Approved accounts payable, payroll payables, and minutes from Nov 23, Dec 7, and Dec 14 (Unanimous)
• Approved $140,000 contract with GSI Water Solutions, Inc. for Water Coordinator (Unanimous)
• Approved janitorial services contract with Patriot Building & Grounds Maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved and signed the Sixth Street Replat in the City of Irrigon (Unanimous)
• Directed Public Works to terminate the 21 Road Agreement with the U.S. Forest Service (Unanimous)
• Appointed Christine Gray to a four-year term on the Compensation Board (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board appointed Elizabeth Peterson, Charlene Cooley, and John Kilkenny to the Planning Commission. They also approved a transit improvement plan and a wage increase for temporary park and flagger staff. A proposal to appoint an additional alternate to the CREZ II Board failed for lack of a second.

• Approved ODOT Public Transit Division applications for FY 2023-25 (Unanimous)
• Approved PARC Resources grant writing services agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved November 9, 2022 minutes using audio version (Unanimous)
• Authorized Stephen Wrecsics to obtain FCC Fabric Map Data (2-1)
• Approved Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Plan FY 2023-25 (Unanimous)
• Increased temporary Flagger and Park help wages to $18.00 per hour (Unanimous)
• Appointed Elizabeth Peterson, Charlene Cooley, and John Kilkenny to Planning Commission

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Tower Solar, LLC and appointed Tamra Mabbott as a temporary alternate to the Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area Committee. Other actions included approving several department purchase requests and a sheriff's services agreement.

• Approved PILOT Solar Agreement with Tower Solar, LLC (2-1)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Sheriff’s Services with City of Heppner not to exceed $190,079.96 (Unanimous)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with Ducote Consulting for Grant Writing Services (Unanimous)
• Approved $69,440 purchase of 2023 Ford F-550 Pickup for General Maintenance Department (Unanimous)
• Approved $66,505 purchase of 2023 Ford F-550 Pickup for Parks Department (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,534.21 property tax refund for Amazon Data Services, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved Version 2 of June 24th Special BOC Meeting Minutes (2-1)
• Appointed Tamra Mabbott as temporary alternate to LUBGWMA Committee through January 15, 2023 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land-use requests. These include a proposal for a solar array, a property line adjustment, and a request to establish a mining quarry.

• CUP-N-355-22 and AC-140-22: Proposed 74-Megawatt Photovoltaic Solar Array by OneEnergy Development, LLC
• R-N-079-22: Property line adjustment for Yvette and Claire Hanson at Wagon Wheel Loop
• AC-141-22, AC(Z)-142-22, and CUP-N-357-22: Proposed 20-acre quarry on Ella Road by Morrow County Public Works
• Withdrawal of CUP and Goal 3 application by Trail Solar

The Commission approved a request to establish a 20-acre quarry for Morrow County Public Works and a property line adjustment for the Hanson family. A proposed solar array project was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment AC-141-22, Zoning Map Amendment AC(Z)-142-22, and Conditional Use Permit CUP-N-357-22 for a 20-acre quarry (Unanimous)
• Approved Property Line Adjustment by Replat R-N-079-22 for Yvette and Claire Hanson (Unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Conditional Use Permit CUP-N-355-22 and Comprehensive Plan Amendment AC-140-22 for OneEnergy Development, LLC solar array
• Approved 2023 Planning Commission Calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved two ODOT transit grants totaling $604,000 and awarded a water coordination contract to GSI Water Solutions, Inc. Other actions included approving a dispatching software purchase and reclassifying a Sheriff's office position.

• Approved two ODOT STIF grants of $302,000 each for Boardman/Port of Morrow and Heppner/Boardman routes (Unanimous)
• Approved $65,584 Oregon Department of Emergency Management grant (Unanimous)
• Approved property tax refunds for Aylett, et al. ($10,475.18) and Keven Haguewood ($2,724.86) (Unanimous)
• Authorized award of water coordinator RFP to GSI Water Solutions, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Directed Public Health to implement OHA Program Element 75 for nitrate exposure reduction (Unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 Oregon Department of Human Services grant for water deliveries (Unanimous)
• Approved Patrol Lt. position and eliminated Operations Lt. position (Unanimous)
• Awarded $42,310 contract for dispatching software to Ecolane (Unanimous)

Road Committee

The committee reviewed the 5-year road improvement plan and discussed potential paving, fog seal, and chip seal projects. Members discussed a potential detour for a 2024 ODOT bridge rebuild and the installation of a cattle guard on Dry Fork Rd. No votes were recorded for the proposed road projects.

• Approved December 19, 2019 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of an ADA-compliant minivan for The Loop's Demand Response Drivers. The board deferred approval of the June 24, 2022, special meeting minutes to allow for further review of the drafting process.

• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll Payables (Unanimous)
• Approved $78,862 purchase of BraunAbility ADA minivan from Creative Bus Sales (Unanimous)
• Tabled June 24, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a new credit card use policy and shifted the biweekly payday from Thursday to Friday. They also authorized an access agreement for environmental work at a former gas station in Ione and renewed a grant writing contract.

• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-24 updating the Morrow County Credit Card Use Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved changing biweekly payday from Thursday to Friday effective December 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved Access Agreement with Oregon DEQ for property at 320 Main Street, Ione (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 contract with Ducote Consulting for trail project grants (Unanimous)
• Approved joint letter with Umatilla County supporting the part-time employment of Randy Jones (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 8 to OHA Intergovernmental Agreement #169524 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled November 23 meeting at the Morrow County Government Center in Irrigon
• Approved October 26 and November 2 minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and Department Directors are meeting to review a compensation study and a proposal to change pay days. The session also includes updates on policies, procedures, and OpenGov.

• Compensation Study
• Pay Day Change Proposal
• Policies & Procedures Update
• OpenGov Update by Kevin Ince

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a 17-year Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for the Echo Solar project. Other key actions included approving waste collection and landfill rate increases and funding for a Sheriff's Office roof replacement.

• Approved 17-year PILOT agreement for Echo Solar project (Unanimous)
• Approved 5.5% rate increase for Waste Connections, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved rate increase for Finley Buttes Landfill (Unanimous)
• Approved 10-year Rock Pit Agreement with Mason Rock LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $165,450 contract with C&C Construction Services for Sheriff's Office roof (Unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 appropriation for Nitrate Emergency Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 appropriation increase for three public transit buses (Unanimous)
• Approved $117,580 and $29,690 Homeland Security grants for generator and A/V equipment (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a vehicle purchase request for the Juvenile Department and a replat for 2nd B.M.C.C. The meeting includes discussions on federal allocations for the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund and a rural transportation project agreement.

• Vehicle Purchase Request for Juvenile Department
• Request to sign 2nd B.M.C.C. Replat
• Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund federal allocation
• Intergovernmental Agreement #21104 for Rural Transportation Equity Project
• Property Tax Refund Application for Lumen Technologies Inc.

The Board approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the Juvenile Department and the receipt of over $731,000 in federal LATCF funds. Other actions included signing a property replat and an intergovernmental agreement for a rural transportation project.

• Approved purchase of 2023 Subaru Crosstrek for Juvenile Department up to $35,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved and signed 2nd B.M.C.C. Replat (Unanimous)
• Approved receipt of $731,052.26 in Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund allocation (Unanimous)
• Authorized signing of IGA #21104 with Dept. of Land Conservation and Development for Rural Transportation Equity Project (Unanimous)
• Approved and signed comment letter to Oregon Broadband Office (Unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable, payroll payables, and Oct 19 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,423.14 property tax refund to Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review potential policy revisions. The discussion will focus on the county's credit card and travel policies.

• Potential revisions to Credit Card Policy
• Potential revisions to Travel Policy

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss updates to the subdivision and zoning ordinances. The board is also reviewing a transportation plan and a grant application for the Morrow-Grant County Off-Highway Vehicle Park.

• Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance and Articles 1 & 9 of the Zoning Ordinance
• Resolution No. R-2022-20: ATV grant application for Morrow-Grant County OHV Park
• Resolution No. R-2022-21: Morrow County Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan
• Update to Section 7 of the Port of Morrow Interchange Area Management Plan
• Permit #OTN for Windwave Communications to work in County Right-Of-Way

The Board unanimously approved Resolution R-2022-20 to apply for a $1,133,763 ATV grant from Oregon Parks and Recreation, with a $226,763 county match from grazing leases, camping fees, and volunteer labor. They also approved a Windwave Communications permit for work on Bombing Range Road (Commissioner Russell recused), adopted findings for subdivision ordinance and Port of Morrow IAMP updates, and approved the Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan. A letter of support for True Organic Products' federal grant was tabled for next week.

• Approved Resolution R-2022-20 for $1,133,763 ATV grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Permit Application #OTN from Windwave Communications for work on Bombing Range Road (unanimous, Russell recused)
• Adopted Findings of Fact for ORD-2022-3 (subdivision ordinance) and ORD-2022-4 (Port of Morrow IAMP) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-21 for Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved six youth elk hunt applications (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable, minutes, GOBHI service agreement, and Eagle Crest Estates plat (unanimous)
• Tabled letter of support for True Organic Products' federal grant to next week's agenda
• Appointed review committee for Water Coordinator RFP, including Commissioner Lindsay

Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee is meeting to review committee updates and approve previous minutes. The body will hear reports from waste disposal providers and discuss rate adjustments.

• Discussion on rate adjustment with Waste Connection of Oregon, Inc, Sanitary Disposal
• Report by Ryan Miller with Miller and Sons Disposal
• Report by Waste Connection, Finely Buttes
• Approval of minutes from 7/26/2022

The committee approved minutes from April 26, 2022, and received updates from Sanitary Disposal Inc. (new roll-off trucks, ongoing baler repairs, DEQ inspection) and Waste Connections (cell expansion, wind fence, litter pickup resumption). A discussion was held on cardboard overabundance at the recycling depot, with signage and ORS prosecution suggested as remedies.

• Approved minutes from April 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed cardboard overabundance at recycling depot; signage and ORS prosecution suggested as remedies
• Noted Sanitary Disposal Inc. purchased six transfer trailers, two new roll-off trucks, and completed office remodel
• Noted DEQ inspection found overall conditions satisfactory
• Noted Waste Connections averaging 3,000 tons volume, second half of cell approved, 500 ft wind fence completed
• Noted Dept. of Corrections resumed litter pickup after COVID slowdown

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee is reviewing the FY 23/25 STIF Plan application and discussing transit facility site designs. The body is also tracking several awarded federal grants for vehicle replacement and facility administration.

• Review and approval of FY 23/25 STIF Plan Application with estimated revenue of $835,747
• Awarded 5339 Discretionary Facilities Grant of $200,000 for transit facility project administration
• Awarded 5310 Discretionary Grant of $38,752 for preventative maintenance
• Awarded Covid Relief funds of $158,529
• Proposed transit facility site negotiations at Olsen and Columbia

The Morrow County Public Transit Advisory Committee reviewed the Coordinated Transportation Plan (CTP) update from Kittelson & Associates, discussing the scope of the committee's role and the need for realistic timelines. No formal decisions were made on the CTP; it will be refined and presented to the Board of Commissioners. The committee also received updates on ridership increases, grant awards totaling $292,590, and progress on a transit facility site near Olsen and Columbia in Boardman.

• Approved minutes of April 19 and May 18, 2022, as presented (motion carried)
• No action taken on CTP update; plan to be refined and presented to commissioners
• Noted $38,752 5310 grant awarded for preventative maintenance
• Noted $200,000 5339 grant awarded for transit facility project administration
• Noted $53,838 5339 grant awarded for an ADA van
• Discussed but no decision on committee membership vacancies (6 active, 4 vacancies)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss increasing appropriations for public transit buses and a road fund supplemental budget related to an Amazon road use agreement. The meeting also includes a review of a site certificate application for the proposed Wagon Trail Solar project.

• Resolution No. R-2022-18: Increasing appropriations for three Category D Public Transit Buses
• Resolution No. R-2022-19: Road Fund Supplemental Budget for Amazon Road Use Agreement
• Rural Veteran’s Healthcare Transportation agreement with Good Shepherd 2022-2023
• Review of preliminary application for Wagon Trail Solar site certificate
• Preliminary discussion regarding a Sheriff appointment

The Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Undersheriff John Bowles to fill the remainder of Sheriff Ken Matlack's term, effective upon Matlack's resignation and pending completion of required forms. The board also approved a $10,000 Good Shepherd CareVan service agreement, a supplemental budget for the Road Fund, a comment letter on the Wagon Trail Solar Project, and a rock crushing contract amendment with 4R Equipment. Several other items were discussed but not decided, including a price increase on public transit buses and ambulance licensing for Boardman Rural Fire District.

• Appointed Undersheriff John Bowles as Sheriff for remaining term (unanimous)
• Approved Good Shepherd CareVan Purchase Service Agreement up to $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-19 increasing Road Fund appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved Comment Letter on Wagon Trail Solar Project (unanimous)
• Approved rock crushing contract amendment with 4R Equipment L.L.C. (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll Payables (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar minutes of Sept 28 and Oct 5, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a road use agreement with Amazon and a proposal for a Water Coordinator. The meeting also includes discussions on transportation grants and vehicle purchases.

• Amazon Road Use Agreement
• Water Coordinator RFP Proposal
• ODOT Agreement #35390 Covid Relief Discretionary Grant
• Highly Rural Transportation Grant Agreement No. VS_0171
• Purchase preauthorizations for a V-Plow and The Loop vehicle

The Board approved a Request for Proposals for a Water Coordinator position, funded by ARPA, with a one-year contract and option to extend. They also voted 2-1 to move forward with a Chief of Staff position, with Commissioner Russell dissenting. Other actions included approving a road use agreement with Amazon Data Services (2-0, Russell abstaining), a V-plow purchase, a veterans transportation grant, and a minivan purchase.

• Approved Water Coordinator RFP with contract extension options (unanimous)
• Approved Road Use Agreement with Amazon Data Services, Inc. (2-0, Russell abstained)
• Approved purchase preauthorization for Henke 12' Folding V-Plow for $32,330 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-23 Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Sienna LE AWD 8-passenger Hybrid for $39,235 (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with Chief of Staff position, directing HR to post (2-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar including accounts payables, minutes, and agreements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a consent calendar and a written road report. The session includes decisions on a subdivision plat and a public health contract.

• Subdivision Plat: Walnut Grove Estates
• Public Health Contract with Local Provider for Family Planning Services
• Accounts Payable and Payroll Payables
• Board Tour of Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facilities

The board approved the consent calendar (accounts payable, payroll, and a subdivision plat) after removing a public health contract for further review. The public health contract was later approved with a corrected termination clause. The road report was accepted by consensus.

• Approved consent calendar minus Public Health Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Physician Assistant-Certified Agreement with Morrow County Health District for family planning services, with 30-day termination notice (unanimous)
• Accepted Road Report by consensus

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee is meeting to discuss updates, grants, and potential project ideas for county parks. The body will also review user requests and a tentative calendar of events for 2023.

• Review of 2023 Tentative Calendar of Events
• Project and grant updates for Anson Wright
• Project and grant updates for Cutsforth Park
• OHV Park updates including The Landing and ATV Operations & Maintenance 2021–2023
• Discussion of committee member seats

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on a land partition and a property replat. The commission will also address a continued hearing regarding a solar energy development, though the applicant has requested a further continuance.

• CUP-N-355-22 and AC-140-22: Proposed 74-Megawatt Photovoltaic Solar Array with optional battery storage by OneEnergy Development, LLC
• LP-N-513-22: Request to partition a 7.91-acre parcel into three parcels on Peters Road
• R-S-079-22: Request to adjust property lines via Replat north of Sunflower Flat Road

The Morrow County Planning Commission approved a land partition (LP-N-513-22) and a replat (R-S-079-22) unanimously. The commission also continued the public hearing for a 74-MW solar project (CUP-N-355-22 and AC-140-22) to December 6, 2022, at the applicant's request, and agreed to cancel meetings for October and November. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Land Partition LP-N-513-22 (unanimous)
• Approved Replat R-S-079-22 (unanimous)
• Continued solar project hearing to December 6, 2022 (consensus)
• Cancelled October and November meetings (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for an ASA consultation and discussion. The session includes a review of Oregon's Emergency Medical Services system and a discussion of the ASA plan and worksheets.

• Overview of Oregon’s Emergency Medical Services System
• ASA Plan Review and Worksheet Discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss updates to the subdivision ordinance and the Interchange Area Management Plan. The board will also review road improvements, fee changes, and various service agreements.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. ORD-2022-3 to update the Subdivision Ordinance and Article 9
• Second reading of Ordinance No. ORD-2022-4 regarding the Morrow County/Port of Morrow/City of Boardman Interchange Area Management Plan
• Request for a rock crushing fee increase
• Road improvements in West Glen Subdivision
• Request to purchase one demand response vehicle minivan

The board unanimously approved up to $3,315 for the Lower Willow Groundwater Recharge Project, a study of feasibility for irrigated acres in Morrow and Gilliam counties. They also approved a letter of support for an Agriculture Water Quality Support Grant, reappointed road committee members, and approved a fee increase for The Loop transit service. A rock crushing fee increase was tabled pending legal review.

• Approved up to $3,315 for Lower Willow Groundwater Recharge Project (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for Agriculture Water Quality Support Grant (unanimous)
• Appointed Rolf Prag to Road Committee for Boardman area through 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Joe Taylor to Road Committee for North County At Large through 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Sabrina Bailey Cave as Ione area alternate to Road Committee through 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-17 for OpenGov reimplementation and transfer of appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved The Loop & GOHBI Service Agreement fee increase through June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled rock crushing fee increase with 4-R Construction pending legal review

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss tax abatement requests from two solar companies. The board is also reviewing a road use agreement with Amazon Data Services and an IT outage decision.

• Tower Solar request for PILOT Tax Abatement
• Echo Solar request for SIP or PILOT Tax Abatement
• Road Use Agreement with Amazon Data Services
• ASA Mediation Contract with Elizabeth Heckathorn
• Decision regarding IT Outage

The Board of Commissioners approved a Payment-In-Lieu-Of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Avangrid Renewables for the Tower Solar project, setting rates of $7,000 per megawatt with battery storage and $6,250 without, for a 15-year term with a 5-year extension option. Commissioner Lindsay voted no, citing the rate as too low. The board also discussed a similar request from ECHO Solar and tabled a road use agreement with Amazon Data Services pending further review.

• Approved Tower Solar PILOT agreement: $7,000/MW with battery storage, $6,250/MW without, 15-year term plus 5-year option (2-1)
• Consent Calendar approved unanimously, including accounts payable, minutes, and ASA mediation contract with Elizabeth Heckathorn
• Tabled road use agreement with Amazon Data Services for internal discussion
• Discussed but no decision on ECHO Solar PILOT request; staff to bring back a formal document

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss updates to the county subdivision ordinance and the Interchange Area Management Plan. The session includes a discussion on solar PILOT exemptions and the appointment of members to the Board of Property Tax Appeals.

• First Reading of Ordinance No. ORD-2022-3: Updating the Subdivision Ordinance and Article 9
• First Reading of Ordinance No. ORD-2022-4: Updating the Morrow County/Port of Morrow/City of Boardman Interchange Area Management Plan
• Order No: OR-2022-11: Appointing members to the Morrow County Board of Property Tax Appeals
• Solar PILOT Exemption Discussion with Avangrid Renewables
• Purchase Pre-Authorization for Midland Pugmill

The Board of Commissioners approved the allocation of Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funds at 85% for roads/schools, 12% for federal lands projects, and 3% for county projects. They also discussed but did not approve a request from Boardman Rural Fire District to begin ambulance licensing, deferring to mediation. A $552 retainer for an ASA mediator was approved for the consent calendar next week. First readings were held for two zoning ordinances, and a solar PILOT project presentation was received with a decision delayed to September 14.

• Approved SRS fund allocation: Title I 85%, Title II 12%, Title III 3% (unanimous)
• Approved $552 retainer for ASA mediator, to be placed on consent calendar next week (consensus)
• Held first reading of Ordinance ORD-2022-3 (subdivision and zoning amendments)
• Held first reading of Ordinance ORD-2022-4 (Port of Morrow Interchange Area Management Plan amendment)
• Tabled Boardman Rural Fire District ambulance licensing request pending mediation
• Delayed decision on Avangrid Tower Solar PILOT project to September 14, 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the Community Development Director and County Administrator positions. The board will also discuss an IT outage.

• Community Development Director position
• County Administrator position
• IT outage discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider professional services for ambulance service area mediation. The body will also review a county ambulance service area plan and a vehicle purchase for Public Works.

• Professional Service: Ambulance Service Area Mediation
• Ratification of County Ambulance Service Area Plan dated April 28, 2021
• Pre-Purchase Authorization for a new EZ Liner Paint Truck (Public Works)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a sole source contract for an independent mediator to resolve ambulance service issues. Chair Doherty identified a state-recommended mediator who will work with the county to find a resolution. The board also approved the consent calendar, including pre-purchase authorization for a new EZ Liner Paint Truck, with the exception of the June 8, 2022 minutes, which were pulled for further discussion.

• Approved sole source contract for mediation to address ambulance service concerns (unanimous).
• Approved consent calendar items, including pre-purchase authorization for a new EZ Liner Paint Truck (unanimous).
• Pulled June 8, 2022 meeting minutes from consent calendar for further discussion.
• Confirmed Commissioner Lindsay as the voting member for Morrow County on the LUBGWMA Committee.

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss the taxiway reconstruction phase. The meeting also includes a review of the committee and an open agenda for additional subjects.

• Taxiway Reconstruction Phase

The committee reviewed and recommended approval of a $575,337.10 construction contract with CR Contracting for airport seal coat and runway light projects, along with a $109,703.80 contract for construction management. The minutes from February 18, 2021 were approved unanimously. Discussion also covered hangar rental rates and airport security surveillance.

• Approved minutes from 02/18/2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended award of $575,337.10 construction contract to CR Contracting, LLC for Schedule A and B
• Recommended award of $109,703.80 construction management contract to Century West Engineering
• Discussed hangar cost using square footage rate of $0.155142/SF for 2021/2022, effective March 1, 2021

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two conditional use permits. The body is considering a request for a concrete batch plant and a proposal for a 74-Megawatt solar array.

• CUP-N-356-22: Request for a concrete batch plant on Sim-Tag Road (tax lots 100 and 110)
• CUP-N-355-22: Request for a 74-Megawatt Photovoltaic Solar Array with optional battery storage
• AC-140-22: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to allow solar development on up to 600-acres in the EFU zone

The Morrow County Planning Commission held four public hearings and unanimously recommended approval of a subdivision and zoning ordinance amendment, a 230 kV transmission line for a data center, and two land partitions. All decisions were forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Recommended approval of Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance amendments AS-138-22 and AZ-139-22 (unanimous)
• Approved Land Use Decision LUD-N-43-22 for Umatilla Electric Cooperative 230 kV transmission line with added condition for tribal cultural resource testing (unanimous)
• Approved Land Partition LP-N-511-22 for Scott and Jaime Meakins (unanimous)
• Approved Land Partition LP-N-512-22 and Replat R-N-078-22 for Port of Morrow (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding updates to the Subdivision Ordinance and the Port of Morrow Interchange Area Management Plan. The body will also consider requests for seven Sheriff's Office vehicles and a budget adjustment for a land purchase.

• Public Hearing: Subdivision Ordinance Update and Article 9 Update (ORD-2022-3)
• Public Hearing: Update to Section 7 of the Port of Morrow Interchange Area Management Plan (ORD-2022-4)
• Resolution No. R-2022-16: Budget Line Item Adjustment for Land Purchase
• Sheriff’s Office request to purchase six vehicles
• Sheriff’s Office request to purchase one vehicle for Community Corrections

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two ordinance updates: a comprehensive revision of the Subdivision Ordinance and Article 9 (ORD-2022-3), with an amendment removing language that could classify long driveways as streets, and an update to Section 7 of the Port of Morrow Interchange Area Management Plan (ORD-2022-4) to address traffic safety with a roundabout design. The board also approved a $150,000 interfund transfer for land purchase for a new Transit Bus Barn, authorized purchase of six Sheriff's vehicles and one Community Corrections vehicle, and received a broadband action team update.

• Approved Subdivision Ordinance Update and Article 9 Update (ORD-2022-3) as amended, removing driveway-as-street definition (unanimous)
• Approved Port of Morrow Interchange Area Management Plan update (ORD-2022-4) for Laurel Lane roundabout (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-16 for $150,000 interfund transfer from Capital Improvement to Transit Fund for land purchase (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of six Dodge Durangos for Sheriff's Office, total $228,353.70 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of one Dodge Durango for Community Corrections, $39,526.11 (unanimous)
• Consent Calendar approved including Accounts Payables and tax refund (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consult with counsel regarding current or likely litigation. The Board may take action regarding an employment claim following the executive session.

• Executive session to discuss legal rights and duties regarding litigation
• Potential decision or action item related to an employment claim

The Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 to accept Labor Counsel's recommendation and approve settlement of all employment-related claims with a former county employee. The motion authorizes the Chair or another individual to sign the settlement agreement once drafted. The meeting lasted from 2:02 p.m. to 3:06 p.m., including a closed executive session.

• Approved settlement of employment claims with former employee (2-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss airport infrastructure and veterans' funding. The board is also reviewing a permit application for Windwave Communications and appointing a member to the Budget Committee.

• COAR Grant Program Agreement for Lexington Airport Taxiway D Reconstruction Phase 1 Design
• Annual application for Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Funds
• Permit Application #OTL for Windwave Communications
• First Amendment to Independent Contractor Agreement with Wolfe Consulting, LLC
• Budget Committee Appointment

The Board unanimously approved Resolution R-2022-15 declaring August 17, 2022 as Terry Tallman Day. They also approved a $137,347.47 grant agreement for Lexington Airport Taxiway D reconstruction design and an $81,736 ODVA grant for veterans services. A permit for Windwave Communications was authorized with Commissioner Russell recused. The Board discussed but took no action on forming an ASA plan committee or hiring a water issues lead.

• Approved Resolution R-2022-15 declaring Terry Tallman Day (unanimous)
• Approved $137,347.47 grant for Lexington Airport Taxiway D design (unanimous)
• Approved $81,736 ODVA grant for veterans services FY2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized Permit #OTL for Windwave Communications (2-0, Russell recused)
• Appointed Kim Cutsforth to Budget Committee for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose is to consult with counsel regarding legal rights and duties related to current or likely litigation.

• Executive session regarding current or likely litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(h)

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners met in a special session and immediately entered an executive session to consult with counsel about litigation. The closed session ended with no decisions or actions taken, and the meeting adjourned.

• Entered executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with counsel on litigation (unanimous)
• Closed executive session with no decisions or actions taken

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding updates to the Subdivision Ordinance and the Morrow County/Port of Morrow/City of Boardman Interchange Area Management Plan. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a psilocybin ban ballot and property tax distributions.

• Resolution No. R-2022-13: Approving Psilocybin Ban Ballot Title and Language
• Resolution No. R-2022-14: Discontinuing Voluntary Additional Distribution of Property Taxes to Two County School Funds and Fair
• Public Hearing: Subdivision Ordinance Update and Article 9 Update
• Public Hearing: Update to the Morrow County/Port of Morrow/City of Boardman Interchange Area Management Plan
• ODOT Agreements #35339 and #35365 for discretionary bus and vehicle replacement grants

The Board approved two ODOT transit agreements, terminated the county's contract for developmental disabilities services to allow direct contracting, and selected two grant-writing consultants. It also directed the County Clerk to swear in the Finance Director as County Accountant. Commissioner Lindsay was absent for several votes but joined later.

• Approved ODOT Agreement #35339 for bus/bus facilities grant ($200K federal + $50K state) (2-0, Lindsay absent)
• Approved ODOT Agreement #35365 for vehicle replacement grant (2-0, Lindsay absent)
• Terminated DD services contracts with ODDS and CCS, providing 90-day notice (2-0, Lindsay absent)
• Awarded PARC Resources and Ducote Consulting as grant service providers (unanimous)
• Directed County Clerk to prepare oath to swear in Finance Director as County Accountant (unanimous)
• Removed August 3, 2022 minutes from consent calendar for further review
• Approved consent calendar items including psilocybin ban ballot title resolution (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss property tax distributions and public health financing. The board is also reviewing appointments for the Road Committee and updates regarding water nitrates.

• Discontinue additional distribution of Morrow County property taxes to the two County School Funds and Fair
• Fifth Amendment to Oregon Health Authority 2021-2023 IGA for the Financing of Public Health Services
• Wood Hill Homes Replat
• Road Committee Member Appointments
• Order appointing Board as Special Advisory Group for Echo Solar Project

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $166,000 FAA Airport Improvement Program grant for rehabilitating and constructing Taxiway D at the county airport, authorizing Public Works Director Eric Imes to sign the agreement. The consent calendar was approved with two items pulled for separate discussion: executive session minutes (approved with an addition) and accounts payable (approved after removing one payment to Kate Knop for further review). No substantive decisions were made on the ambulance service area (ASA) plan or the nitrate/water issue, which were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved $166,000 FAA grant for taxiway improvements (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar minus two pulled items (unanimous)
• Approved executive session minutes of July 27, 2022 with added notation (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable after removing one payment to Kate Knop for further discussion (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and meeting access information. No specific action items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners approved the FY2021 audit, an audit engagement letter for FY2022, a letter of support for Boardman's TGM grant, and a comment letter on the Echo Solar Project. They also approved the consent calendar (including payroll and a contract with Points Consulting) and moved to auction two county-owned Irrigon lots. No decisions were made on the Columbia Development Association property transfer or foreclosed property policies.

• Approved consent calendar including payroll, July 20 minutes, Points Consulting contract, OHA IGA extension, and Lumen Technologies tax refund (unanimous)
• Approved APs except final payout to former employee pending return of county laptop (unanimous)
• Approved and signed letter of support for City of Boardman TGM grant application (unanimous)
• Accepted FY2021 audit by Barnett & Moro (unanimous)
• Approved and signed FY2022 audit engagement letter with Barnett & Moro (unanimous)
• Approved comment letter to Oregon EFSC regarding Echo Solar Project (unanimous)
• Approved public auction of two Irrigon lots (Accounts 2979 and 8579) (unanimous)
• Consensus to continue using Christa Wolfe, Wolfe Consulting, LLC for finance consulting

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss tax distribution processes. Treasurer Jaylene Papineau is scheduled to lead this item.

• Tax Distribution Processes discussion with Treasurer Jaylene Papineau

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss property tax distributions to the Fair and School Funds, which were flagged as unusual and lacking a clear statutory basis. Treasurer Jaylene Papineau noted the distributions have been in place for years, likely from a previous County Court decision, and requested a decision by August 3, 2022. No formal decision was made; the Board agreed to have the Treasurer and Commissioner liaison develop a recommendation and return with a Resolution next week.

• Deferred decision on tax distributions to Fair and School Funds until next week
• Directed Treasurer and Commissioner liaison to prepare a recommendation and Resolution

Board of Commissioners

The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council will meet to conduct a vote for its Vice-Chair and discuss the Coordinator position. The body will also review the IMPACTS Grant and provide updates on specific projects.

• Vote for LPSCC Vice-Chair
• Discussion of LPSCC Coordinator Position
• IMPACTS Grant review
• Mental health court project update
• Juvenile Diversion project update

Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee is meeting to review committee updates and approve minutes from April 26, 2022. The session includes reports from waste disposal providers.

• Approval of 04/26/2022 minutes
• Report from Waste Connection of Oregon, Inc, Sanitary Disposal
• Report from Ryan Miller with Miller and Sons Disposal
• Report from Waste Connection, Finely Buttes

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the January 25, 2022 meeting. Members heard operational reports from Sanitary Disposal, Inc., Miller and Sons Disposal, and Waste Connections (Finley Buttes), covering equipment purchases, staffing challenges, and landfill progress. The committee also discussed recycling modernization efforts and agreed that transfer station wages need to be upgraded.

• Approved minutes from 01/25/2022 (unanimous)
• Agreed transfer station wages need to be upgraded

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding amendments to the Morrow County Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances. The body will also consider land use and partition requests for a transmission line and industrial and residential properties.

• Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance Amendments AS-138-22 and AZ-139-22
• LUD-N-43-22: Request by Umatilla Electric Cooperative for a 0.5-mile 230 kV transmission line for a data center
• LP-N-511-22: Land partition request by Scott and Jaime Meakins for property east of Eighth Road West
• LP-N-512-22 and R-N-078-22: Port of Morrow request to reconfigure a parcel into three new parcels along Internet Parkway

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review accounts payable and payroll. The session includes updates from the Emergency Operations Center and the Juvenile Department. The Board will also consider a letter of support for the Town of Lexington's Downtown Improvement Plan Project.

• Letter of Support for the Town of Lexington – Downtown Improvement Plan Project
• Emergency Operations Center Update
• Juvenile Department Quarterly Update
• Columbia Development Authority Quarterly Update
• Executive Session regarding preliminary negotiations for trade or commerce

The Board of Commissioners approved the consent calendar, including accounts payable, meeting minutes, and a letter of support for Lexington's downtown plan. They also appointed Commissioner Lindsay as Second Alternate to the Columbia Development Authority, with authority to vote if primary and alternate representatives are unavailable. The meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions.

• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable, minutes, and Lexington letter (2-0, 1 absent)
• Appointed Commissioner Lindsay as Second Alternate to Columbia Development Authority (2-0, 1 absent)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review a Comprehensive Transportation Plan update from Kittelson and Associates. The Transportation Coordinator will provide updates on ridership, budget, and several awarded grants. The body will also discuss committee membership vacancies.

• 5339 Discretionary Facilities Grant awarded $200,000
• 5339 Discretionary Vehicle Replacement Grant awarded $53,838
• 5310 Discretionary Grant awarded $38,752
• Pending Covid Relief Application for $191,048
• Review of CTP Update by Kittelson and Associates

The STF and STIF advisory committees held joint meetings in April and May 2022, covering routine updates and a major consolidation. They approved the draft consolidated STF/STIF bylaws and membership roster, which will be sent to the county commissioners for final approval. The committees also approved minutes, elected officers, and discussed grant applications, budgets, and ridership updates.

• Approved January 18, 2022 STF minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vehicle maintenance project in COVID relief application (motion carried)
• Elected Aaron Palmquist as STIF Chair and Debbie Radie as Vice Chair (motions carried)
• Approved October 19, 2021 STIF minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended removal of Scott Green from STIF committee and seek replacement
• Approved consolidated STF/STIF bylaws and membership roster for commissioner review (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance to ban psilocybin manufacturing and centers and refer the matter to voters. The body will also review several grant agreements and contractor contracts.

• Public hearing on psilocybin manufacturing and centers ordinance
• Resolution No. R-2022-12: Transferring Operating Contingency to Emergency Management (Nitrate Water Emergency)
• Department of Administrative Services Grant Agreement #107-2022-5202-93 for Fairgrounds Infrastructure
• Oregon Department of Transportation Agreement #35370 5310 Grant Program
• Independent Contractor Agreement for County Surveyor

The Board unanimously approved Ordinance No. ORD-2022-2, referring a ban on psilocybin service centers and manufacture to voters in unincorporated areas. The Board also approved several grants and contracts, including a $1,000,000 fair infrastructure grant and a $10,000 AWS grant for Heritage Trail panels. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance No. ORD-2022-2 referring psilocybin ban to voters (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable, minutes, surveyor contract, Resolution R-2022-12, Bull Riding contract, Helion Software renewal (unanimous)
• Approved HR authority to assign liaison commissioners to Director Level Interview Panels (unanimous)
• Accepted $10,000 AWS grant for Heritage Trail Interpretive Panels with BCDA as fiscal agent (unanimous)
• Approved ODOT Agreement #35370 for 5310 Grant Program through June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Road Access Permit OTJ for Umatilla Electric Cooperative crossing Bombing Range Road (unanimous)
• Approved signing $1,000,000 House Bill 5202 grant for Fair infrastructure (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the process for a grant writing consultant. Planning Director Tamra Mabbott is scheduled to lead this item.

• Grant Writing Consultant Process

The Board of Commissioners discussed the process for selecting a Grant Writing Consultant of Record, with eight applications received. They agreed to develop a centralized in-county repository for all grants and designated Commissioner Lindsay as the liaison for the selection committee. No final consultant was chosen during this work session.

• Agreed to develop a centralized in-county grant repository
• Commissioner Lindsay appointed as liaison for grant consultant committee
• County Treasurer Jaylene Papineau added to the committee
• Next committee meeting scheduled for July 20, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.

Fair Board

The Fair Board is meeting to discuss new business regarding entertainment, security, and fair layout. The board is also reviewing old business concerning cleaning, garbage, and sawdust procurement.

• Discussion of entertainment and security
• Review of fair walkaround and layout
• Planning for cleaning and garbage services
• Procurement of chips, sawdust, and straw

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners, Department Directors, and Elected Officials will meet to discuss department updates and commissioner liaisons. The agenda consists of procedural updates and coordination.

• Discussion regarding County Commissioner Liaison to Departments
• Department updates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider land use applications for the Oregon Trail Rodeo and appoint a Budget Officer. The meeting includes approvals for several intergovernmental and contractor agreements. The Board will also receive reports from the Sheriff's Office and the Emergency Operations Center.

• Oregon Trail Rodeo Land Use Applications
• Appointment of Budget Officer
• USDA APHIS Wildlife Services Cooperative Agreement #22-7341-5126-RA
• Oregon Water Resources Department Intergovernmental Agreement for Assistant Watermaster Services
• Independent Contractor Agreement for County Surveyor

The Board of Commissioners temporarily assigned department oversight duties among themselves after discussing options, with Commissioner Russell recusing from a right-of-way permit vote due to a financial interest. They also approved the consent calendar (minus one item), appointed the Finance Director as Budget Officer, and approved signing and fee waiver for Oregon Trail Rodeo land use applications.

• Approved consent calendar items except permit OTF (unanimous)
• Approved Permit #OTF to build in county right-of-way (2-0, Russell recused)
• Adopted temporary commissioner-department liaison assignments (unanimous)
• Appointed Finance Director as Budget Officer (unanimous)
• Approved Chair signing Oregon Trail Rodeo land use applications with fees waived (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote to adopt the budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a supplemental budget resolution for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

• Resolution No. R-2022-10: Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
• Public Hearing: Supplemental Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (Resolution No. R-2022-11)
• Contract with Community Counseling Solutions, Inc. for Sheriff’s Office services
• Commuter Van Pool Presentation by Commute Options
• Sponsorship Request for 2022 Legislative Council on River Governance

The Board unanimously approved Resolution R-2022-10 adopting the FY2022-23 budget and Resolution R-2022-11 for a supplemental budget increasing appropriations by $40,000. They also approved a $1,500 sponsorship for the Legislative Council on River Governance conference, a $31,805.60 tax refund to Lumen Technologies, and made interim administrative arrangements.

• Approved Consent Calendar including accounts payable and contract with Community Counseling Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-11 supplemental budget increasing appropriations by $40,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-10 FY2022-23 budget adoption (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship for Legislative Council on River Governance conference (unanimous)
• Approved $31,805.60 tax refund to Lumen Technologies for 2018-19 tax year (unanimous)
• Approved Mike Gorman as interim go-to person for Administrative Assistant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to address personnel matters. The session will be an open hearing regarding charges, complaints, or the potential dismissal or discipline of an officer, employee, staff member, or agent.

• Open hearing regarding dismissal, discipline, or complaints against an employee or agent

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to consider the employment of County Administrator Darrell Green, who was given the opportunity to present additional facts before a decision. After his statement, Chair Doherty moved to terminate Green effective immediately, citing reasons in a May 25, 2022 letter from attorney Bruce Bischof. The motion carried 2-1, with Chair Doherty and Commissioner Lindsay voting in favor and Commissioner Russell voting against, citing lack of access to investigation materials.

• Terminated County Administrator Darrell Green effective immediately (2-1)
• Heard public statement from Darrell Green regarding his employment
• No other business items were addressed

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests, including a comprehensive plan amendment for the Port of Morrow. The body will also consider a hardship variance for a dwelling and two requests from Amazon Data Services, Inc. regarding property partitioning and permit modifications.

• Port of Morrow IAMP Update (AP-137-22) to allow a roundabout north of I-84 and a multi-use path
• Amazon Data Services, Inc. land partition (LP-N-510-22) and replat (R-N-077-22) on Bombing Range Road
• Amazon Data Services, Inc. request to amend Zoning Permit Z-2956-22 for a data center campus
• Hardship Variance HV-S-045-22 for a temporary dwelling at Blackhorse Canyon & Piper Canyon Rd
• Memo to Board of Commissioners regarding Measure 109 (psilocybin) land use

The Morrow County Planning Commission unanimously recommended the Board of Commissioners adopt the update to the 2012 Port of Morrow Interchange Area Management Plan, which adds a roundabout and multi-use paths. It also approved a hardship variance for a temporary dwelling, a land partition and replat for Amazon Data Services, and amended conditions for a data center zoning permit. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved hardship variance HV-S-045-22 for temporary dwelling (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Port of Morrow IAMP update to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved land partition LP-N-510-22 and replat R-N-077-22 for Amazon Data Services (unanimous)
• Approved amended conditions for zoning permit Z-2956-22 for Amazon data center campus (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting focused on executive sessions. The agenda includes consultations with counsel regarding litigation, exempt records, and personnel matters.

• Executive session to consult with counsel on current or likely litigation
• Executive session to consider records exempt from public inspection
• Executive session to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting that was suspended for an executive session and reconvened without taking any public action. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Approved use of recorded audio in place of written minutes (unanimous)
• Held executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h), (f), and (a)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a 5% bonus for all county employees and elected officials, payable in two installments in July and December 2022. It also approved the consent calendar (minus accounts payable and the budget resolution), authorized a forestland classification committee, accepted the county surveyor contract, and approved a $100,000 allocation for the nitrate emergency response. The budget adoption resolution was tabled pending a public hearing.

• Approved 5% bonus to all county employees and elected officials, payable half in July and half in December (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items excluding accounts payable and budget resolution (unanimous)
• Authorized Morrow County Forestland Classification Committee (unanimous)
• Accepted County Surveyor Contract as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Employee Appreciation Day as paid holiday for non-represented staff (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for nitrate emergency operations and media assistance (2-1)
• Tabled budget adoption resolution pending public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved payables for June 22, 2022, withholding CDA invoice (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a mutual aid agreement with the Oregon Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network. The board will also review accounts payable and payroll payables.

• Mutual Aid Agreement with Oregon Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network
• Approval of Accounts Payable & Payroll Payables

The Board of Commissioners discussed a water quality emergency affecting private wells and households, and unanimously approved a formal declaration process. They also unanimously approved a mutual aid agreement with ORWARN for water and wastewater emergency services, and designated Chair Doherty as the EOC representative.

• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Chair Doherty as formal BOC EOC representative (unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with ORWARN for water/wastewater emergency services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address water quality. The primary item for consideration is a declaration of a local state of emergency.

• Order No. OR-2022-7: Declaring a Local State of Emergency – Water Quality

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Order No. OR-2022-7, declaring a local state of emergency due to unsafe levels of nitrates or other contaminants in rural wells, with 68 of 70 tested wells showing concerning results. The declaration enables state funding, expedited procurement, and support for water testing, distribution, and long-term filtration systems. Commissioner Russell was excused and did not vote.

• Approved Order No. OR-2022-7 declaring a local state of emergency (2-0, Russell excused)
• Declared emergency due to 68 of 70 rural wells testing above acceptable levels
• Authorized state and federal support for water testing, bottled water distribution, and filter systems

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved paying back $303,089.34 to the Oregon Health Authority for unspent public health funds, adopted the new Public Transit Advisory Committee, and approved two subdivision plats in Boardman despite the Chair's concerns about the process. They also approved an engineering agreement for the Lexington Airport Taxiway D design and directed County Counsel to draft a ballot measure to opt out of psilocybin legalization.

• Approved repayment of $303,089.34 to OHA for unspent public health funds (unanimous)
• Adopted Order No. OR-2022-6 establishing the Public Transit Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Century West Engineering agreement for Taxiway D design at $161,027 (unanimous)
• Approved Ramandeep and Tidewater subdivision plats (2-1, Chair Doherty dissenting)
• Directed County Counsel to draft ballot measure to opt out of Measure 109 (unanimous, Chair absent)
• Accepted Barnett & Moro Representation Letter (2-1, Commissioner Lindsay dissenting)
• Deferred USDA APHIS and OWRD agreements until after budget hearing (consensus)
• Approved consent calendar items for accounts payable and payroll (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss inflation impacts on employees, including a proposed one-time 5% pay adjustment over two pay periods, funded potentially from ARPA funds. No formal decisions were made; the board agreed to gather department head feedback and bring a COLA analysis to a future meeting.

• Discussed one-time 5% pay adjustment over two pay periods (no vote)
• Agreed to gather department head feedback on employee needs
• Planned to bring COLA analysis to a future Board meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners approved a permit for Windwave Communications to build a communication line on a right-of-way, with Commissioner Russell abstaining due to a financial conflict. They also approved a consent calendar including accounts payable and a grant amendment, and awarded a liquid asphalt and sign contract to Blue Line Transportation Co. Inc. The meeting included discussions on committee appointments and nitrate-related work, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar: accounts payable, payroll, and Amendment 2 to Federal Lands Access Program Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Permit Application #OSV from Windwave Communications to build on right-of-way (2-0, Russell abstained)
• Approved Purchase of Supplies Contract with Blue Line Transportation Co. Inc. for liquid asphalt and signs, effective June 6 to Dec 30, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss water resource management, exploring the possibility of hiring a water quantity and quality coordinator or contracting with a consultant. No formal decision was made, but all commissioners agreed to pursue further research and build a team to bring the topic back more formally in the future.

• No formal decision made; all commissioners concurred to continue researching a water coordinator position
• Commissioner Doherty to build a team to bring the topic back for formal discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss tax abatement options for the Echo Solar Project and a temporary easement for ADA curb ramps. The board will also review employment offers for a Deputy District Attorney and County Counsel.

• Tax abatement program options for the Echo Solar Project
• Oregon Department of Transportation request for temporary easement for ADA curb ramps
• Employment offer for Deputy District Attorney and County Counsel agreement for Justin Nelson
• Order No. OR-2022-5 authorizing Treasurer to invest funds
• Property tax refund for Gas Transmission Northwest

The Board unanimously approved releasing held Amazon funds to Blue Mountain Community College, hiring a Deputy District Attorney at Step G with an updated County Counsel contract, and approving out-of-state travel for the Planning Director. It also approved temporary easements for ODOT curb ramp work and waived fees on two of three, and earmarked $55,000 in ARPA funds for broadband retention. The Board also approved a negotiating team for the Echo Solar tax abatement and directed staff to complete and deliver a letter following executive session.

• Released held BMCC funds (unanimous)
• Approved DDA hire at Step G and updated County Counsel contract (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Planning Director (unanimous)
• Approved temporary easements for ODOT curb ramps (unanimous)
• Waived ODOT easement fees (2-1, Doherty and Russell aye, Lindsay nay)
• Approved negotiating team for Echo Solar tax abatement (unanimous)
• Earmarked $55,000 ARPA for broadband fellow retention (unanimous)
• Directed staff to complete and deliver letter (2-0-1, Russell abstained)

Road Committee

The Morrow County Road Committee met via Zoom on May 19, 2022, to conduct routine administrative tasks and strategic planning. The agenda included approving minutes from December 19, 2019, and discussing a committee vacancy. The primary substantive items were the review of the 5-year plan update and a discussion of road improvement projects for the next 5-year period.

• Review and approval of December 19th 2019 meeting minutes
• Discussion of committee vacancy
• 5 Year plan update and Discussion
• Next 5 year plan - Road Improvement Projects Discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a request from Boardman Fire Rescue District for an ambulance license, IT service contracts, and an overview of the Echo Solar Project. The board will also receive updates on Mormon cricket control, Domestic Violence Services, and broadband. The agenda includes consent calendar items for accounts payable and a contract with the Department of Revenue.

• Boardman Fire Rescue District ambulance license request
• IT service contracts
• Echo Solar Project overview
• Contract with Department of Revenue for Assessor Map Maintenance
• Executive session on litigation

The Board approved a three-year intergovernmental agreement with the City of Hermiston for IT services, starting July 1, 2022, at $20,800 per month. A request from Boardman Fire Rescue District for an ambulance license was tabled until June 8. The Board also heard updates on the Echo Solar Project, Mormon cricket control, and broadband efforts.

• Approved IT services agreement with City of Hermiston, 3 years, $20,800/month (unanimous)
• Tabled ambulance license request for Boardman Fire Rescue District until June 8 (2-1)
• Approved consent calendar including $30,000 contract with Dept. of Revenue for assessor map maintenance (unanimous)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Morrow County Transportation Advisory Committees (STF and STIF) are meeting jointly to review three draft documents: the 2021/2022 Annual Operating Plan, consolidated bylaws, and a consolidated membership roster. The meeting is a work session with public comment and no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Review draft Annual Operating Plan for 2021/2022
• Review draft consolidated STF/STIF By-Laws
• Review draft consolidated STF/STIF membership roster
• Public comment period
• Meeting held at Irrigon Government Center, 215 NE Main St., Irrigon, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting that consists primarily of an executive session to consult with legal counsel about current or likely litigation and to consider exempt records. The board may take action after the closed session. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive agenda items listed.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for legal consultation on litigation
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) for exempt records
• Potential decision or action item after executive session

Budget Committee

The Morrow County Budget Committee is meeting over three days to review and approve the proposed FY 2022-23 budget. The agenda includes presentations on revenues, department budgets, and fund requests, with a proposed tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 of assessed value. Public comment is scheduled each day.

• Proposed tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 assessed value for operating purposes
• Review of Sheriff Department, 911 Emergency, and Community Corrections budgets
• Budget requests from community groups including Willow Creek Valley Economic Development Group and Boardman Food Pantry
• Discussion of wind energy fee funds (Willow Creek, Echo Winds, Shepherds Flat, PGE Carty, Wheatridge, Orchard)
• Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Succession Planning Fund review

The Budget Committee tentatively approved the total Morrow County budget of $83,674,523 for fiscal year 2022-23, including a tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 of assessed value. The committee approved numerous individual fund and department budgets over three days, including a $4 million transfer from the Resiliency Fund to Capital Improvement Projects. A motion to increase Commissioner pay by 20% failed.

• Approved total FY 2022-23 budget of $83,674,523 (unanimous)
• Approved tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 assessed value (unanimous)
• Approved $4M transfer from Resiliency Fund to Capital Improvement Projects (unanimous)
• Approved CIP Fund budget of $10,049,040 (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Department budget of $4,681,053 (5-1)
• Approved 3% COLA for elected officials (4-1, Commissioner Lindsay recused)
• Denied 20% pay increase for Commissioners (2-3, Commissioner Lindsay recused)
• Approved $100,000 for three food pantries, paid monthly (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a special meeting agenda with only two substantive items: a call to order and an executive session to consult with counsel about current or likely litigation. No public decisions or discussions are listed, so the meeting is largely procedural and closed to the public.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with counsel on litigation
• Meeting held at Bartholomew Building, 110 N. Court St., Heppner, Oregon

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting including department reports and the consent calendar. The agenda includes approval of accounts payable, payroll, and a professional services agreement.

• Approve Accounts Payable & Payroll Payables
• Personal/Professional Services Agreement for Columbia River Enterprise Zone Counsel
• Planning Department Monthly Report
• Treasurer’s Monthly Report

The Board of Commissioners approved a Personal/Professional Services Agreement with Alan Rappleyea for as-needed local government legal services related to the Columbia River Enterprise Zone (CREZ), effective May 11, 2022 to January 1, 2023, at $250 per hour plus $50 per hour travel, not to exceed $10,000. The vote was 2-1, with Chair Doherty and Commissioner Lindsay in favor and Commissioner Russell opposed. Commissioner Russell had expressed concern that hiring separate counsel should be up to the CREZ Committee, but the motion carried.

• Approved Personal/Professional Services Agreement with Alan Rappleyea for CREZ legal services, $250/hr, $10K cap (2-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar including Accounts Payable & Payroll Payables (unanimous)

Budget Committee

The Morrow County Budget Committee is meeting over three days to review and approve the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda includes presentations on revenues, department budgets, and funding requests from local organizations. The committee will also consider approving a tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 of assessed value for operating purposes.

• Proposed tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 assessed value for FY 2022-23
• Review of Sheriff, 911 Emergency, and Community Corrections budgets
• Funding requests from Willow Creek Valley Economic Development Group, Morrow County Tourism, and local food pantries
• Discussion of wind energy fee funds (Willow Creek, Echo Winds, Shepherds Flat, PGE Carty, Wheatridge, Orchard)
• Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Succession Planning Fund review

The Morrow County Budget Committee tentatively approved the total county budget of $83,674,523 for fiscal year 2022-23, including a tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 of assessed value. The committee approved numerous departmental and fund budgets over three days, with most passing unanimously. Notable decisions included a 3% COLA for elected officials, a 5% salary increase for the Clerk, and a failed motion to increase Commissioner pay by 20%.

• Approved total FY 2022-23 budget of $83,674,523 (unanimous)
• Approved tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 assessed value (unanimous)
• Approved 3% COLA for elected officials (4-1, Commissioner Lindsay recused)
• Approved 5% salary increase for County Clerk (unanimous)
• Denied 20% pay increase for Commissioners (2-3, Commissioner Lindsay recused)
• Approved $100,000 for three food pantries, paid monthly (unanimous)
• Approved $4M transfer from Resiliency Fund to Capital Improvement Projects (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Department budget of $4,681,053 (5-1)

Fair Board

The Morrow County Fair Board is meeting to discuss the upcoming fair (17th-20th), building projects, and wrap-up of the Challenge of Champions. The agenda includes reports from 4-H and Rodeo, and is open to the public with Zoom access.

• Discussion of Fair 17th-20th status
• Building projects update
• Challenge of Champions wrap-up
• Reports from 4-H and Rodeo

Budget Committee

The Morrow County Budget Committee is meeting over three days to review and approve the proposed FY 2022-23 budget. The agenda includes presentations on revenues, department budgets, and fund requests, with public comment periods each day. The committee is expected to approve the tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 of assessed value for operating purposes.

• Approval of tax rate at $4.1347 per $1,000 assessed value
• Review of Sheriff Department, 911 Emergency, and Community Corrections budgets
• Review of Road Fund, Parks, and Airport budgets
• Requests from community organizations for county funds
• Review of wind energy fee funds (Willow Creek, Echo Winds, Shepherds Flat, etc.)

The Budget Committee tentatively approved the Morrow County FY 2022-23 budget totaling $83,674,523, including a tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 of assessed value. The committee approved numerous departmental and fund budgets over three days, including a $10,049,040 Capital Improvement Projects fund and a $9.4 million Resiliency Fund. A proposed 20% pay increase for County Commissioners failed.

• Approved total FY 2022-23 budget of $83,674,523 (unanimous)
• Approved tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 assessed value (unanimous)
• Approved $10,049,040 Capital Improvement Projects fund (unanimous)
• Approved $9.4 million Resiliency Fund (unanimous)
• Approved 3% COLA for elected officials (4-1, Commissioner Doherty nay)
• Approved 5% salary increase for County Clerk (unanimous)
• Denied 20% pay increase for Commissioners (2-3, motion failed)
• Approved $100,000 for three food pantries, paid monthly (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia River Enterprise Zone III Board will meet to approve minutes, elect officers, and discuss a public records request. The main item is a discussion of an application from AWS for five data center sites, two within the Boardman area of influence. A possible executive session is scheduled for preliminary trade negotiations.

• Discussion of AWS application for five data center sites, two in Boardman area
• Election of officers
• Possible discussion of public records request
• Potential executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(g) for trade negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 to waive adoption fees for the Port of Morrow Interchange Area Management Plan, with Commissioner Lindsay dissenting. The board also approved the consent calendar, including a planning commission appointment, and agreed to seek outside legal counsel for Columbia River Enterprise Zone III negotiations.

• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable and Mary Killion's planning commission appointment (unanimous)
• Waived adoption fees for Port of Morrow Interchange Area Management Plan (2-1, Lindsay nay)
• Approved seeking outside legal counsel for CREZ III negotiations (2-0, Russell abstained)
• Scheduled ribbon cutting ceremony for May 26 at Government Center
• Postponed letter of support for beef processing facility to next week

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners holds a special meeting to discuss an update on May budget committee meetings and review permit application numbers 297, 298, and OTD from the City of Boardman. The board will also consider a property tax refund for Gas Transmission Northwest on the consent calendar. An executive session is scheduled for preliminary trade negotiations.

• Property Tax Refund – Gas Transmission Northwest (consent calendar)
• Update – May Budget Committee Meetings (Christa Wolfe, Finance Department)
• Review Permit Application Numbers 297, 298 and OTD from City of Boardman (Eric Imes, Public Works Director)
• Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(g) for trade or commerce negotiations

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Public Works Director Eric Imes to sign permit applications 297, 298, and OTD from the City of Boardman, as amended, after clarifying that road closures would be partial with detours to maintain business access. The board also unanimously approved the consent calendar, including a property tax refund for Gas Transmission Northwest. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a budget update and an executive session with no decision anticipated.

• Approved consent calendar including property tax refund for Gas Transmission Northwest (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Director to sign permits 297, 298, and OTD as amended (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss a request to change the pay scale for the Deputy District Attorney position, an update from the Columbia Development Authority, and an application for an Oregon Department of Transportation COVID Relief Grant for public transit. They will also consider an ambulance transport license request from Boardman Fire Rescue District and a letter of support for a beef processing facility in Umatilla County. The meeting includes consent calendar items such as accounts payable, minutes, and a resolution for County Assessment Function Funding Assistance.

• Request to change pay scale for Deputy District Attorney position
• ODOT COVID Relief Grant application for fiscal years 2022-2024
• Ambulance transport license request from Boardman Fire Rescue District
• Letter of support for beef processing facility in Umatilla County
• Resolution R-2022-9: County Assessment Function Funding Assistance (CAFFA) Grant

The Board unanimously approved the consent calendar, an out-of-state travel request for a parole officer, an ODOT COVID relief grant application, and authorized the administrator to sign a real property offer letter. A request to change the deputy district attorney pay scale was suspended pending more salary data, and a letter of support for a beef processing facility was not acted on.

• Approved consent calendar including payables, minutes, CAFFA grant, and mental health IGA amendment (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for P&P deputy to drug court conference in Nashville (unanimous)
• Approved ODOT COVID relief grant application submission (unanimous)
• Authorized administrator to sign real property offer letter (unanimous)
• Suspended deputy district attorney pay scale change pending salary comparison
• No action on letter of support for beef processing facility

Board of Commissioners

This Board of Commissioners work session is postponed. The agenda listed a wage study and inflation impacts for discussion, but no decisions are scheduled.

• Wage study discussion
• Inflation impacts discussion

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit for a home occupation involving firearms training and sales on EFU-zoned land east of Lexington. The commission will also discuss a draft data dashboard, a subdivision ordinance update, and long-range planning projects.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CUP-S-354-22 for firearms training and sales on tax lot 1400, Assessor's Map 1S 26E, Cutsforth Road
• Draft Data Dashboard presentation by Stephen Wrecsics
• Subdivision Ordinance update discussion
• Long Range Planning Projects discussion

The Morrow County Planning Commission unanimously approved Conditional Use Permit CUP-S-354-22 for Stanley Cutsforth to operate a home occupation for firearms training and associated sales on EFU-zoned property east of Lexington. The approval includes a new condition limiting training to firearms purchased or sold at the site and explicitly prohibits a shooting range. The meeting also included work sessions on a data dashboard, broadband project, and subdivision ordinance update, but no other decisions were made.

• Approved CUP-S-354-22 for firearms training home occupation (unanimous)
• Added condition #6: training limited to firearms purchased/sold at site; no shooting range

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a legislative amendment to the Transportation System Plan (Ordinance No. ORD-2022-1). They will also consider a wage increase for the Transfer Station Attendant, discuss public access roads and an Amazon distribution question, and review permit applications for building in county right-of-way. Several quarterly department reports are scheduled, and two executive sessions are planned for real property negotiations and legal consultation.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. ORD-2022-1 to amend the Transportation System Plan
• Request to increase hourly wage for Transfer Station Attendant position
• Discussion on public access roads
• Amazon distribution question
• Review of permit applications 297, 298, and OTD to build in county right-of-way from City of Boardman

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Morrow County Transportation Advisory Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice-chair, approve prior minutes, and receive updates from the transportation coordinator on ridership, budget, and several grant applications. The committee will also discuss consolidating the STF and STIF committees, including proposed by-law changes and removing a member. This is a regular business meeting with no major policy decisions expected.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair (postponed from 1/18/2022 due to no quorum)
• Update on 5310, 5339 Facilities, and 5339 Vehicle Replacement grant applications (submitted Feb. 14 and 28)
• Covid Relief Application review due May 2nd
• Rural Veterans Healthcare Transportation (ODOT) awarded $55k
• Proposal to remove Scott Green from STIF committee membership and seek replacement

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners and the Port of Morrow Commissioners are meeting jointly for a work session. The agenda includes updates from the county and the port, along with other business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Joint work session with Port of Morrow
• County update
• Port update

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved Supplemental Budget Resolution R-2022-8, increasing the total adopted budget to $78,278,048. The resolution includes $10,545,618 in Amazon discretionary grant funds for the Resiliency Fund and $1 million for the Umatilla Army Depot land conveyance. Commissioner Russell voted against, citing opposition to using County funds for the land purchase.

• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution R-2022-8 (2-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar including Accounts Payable, Wolf Compensation Grant, and OHA IGA Amendment (unanimous)
• No changes made to Out-of-State Travel Policy

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several land use applications, including a continued hearing for a zoning permit for an Amazon data center campus near Boardman, two land partitions, and a hardship variance for a temporary dwelling. The commission will also review minutes from the previous meeting and hear a director's report.

• Zoning Permit Z-2956-22: Amazon data center campus, security and water treatment buildings on Bombing Range Road, General Industrial zone
• Land Partition LP-N-508-22 and Replat R-N-076-22: Rowan Green Data/Threemile Canyon Farms, replat to create one parcel on Tower Road, EFU zone
• Land Partition LP-N-509-22: Barbara Hug, divide 9.7-acre parcel into two on Kunze Lane, Farm Residential zone
• Hardship Variance HV-N-044-22: Glenda Bahler, temporary hardship dwelling for care of infirm person, east of Boardman
• Minutes of February 22, 2022 and Director's Report for February & March

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss a letter of support for a federal grant application for the Heppner Water System Improvement Project, receive compensation board recommendations, and get updates on the finance director search and budget committee meeting date. They will also consider a conveyance between the U.S. Army and Columbia Development Authority, and hear the Road Department monthly report.

• Letter of support for U.S. Economic Development Administration grant application for Heppner Water System Improvement Project
• Contract with Community Counseling Solutions, Inc. for services to the Sheriff's Office (consent calendar)
• Compensation Board recommendations
• Economic Development Conveyance between U.S. Army and Columbia Development Authority
• Recognition of retirement of Patricia Hughes, Deputy Assessor/Tax Collector

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a supplemental budget resolution to increase the Road Fund, and will consider several business items including a contractor fuel surcharge request, a concessionaire contract for The Landing Lodge Kitchen, and an update on state homeland security grant applications. The meeting also includes consent calendar items such as accounts payable, payroll, and a request to increase petty cash at the South Transfer Station.

• Public hearing on Supplemental Budget Resolution No. R-2022-3 to increase Road Fund
• Contractor fuel surcharge request from Public Works Director Eric Imes
• Contract with Off-Road Trails & Treats for concessionaire services at The Landing Lodge Kitchen
• Update on State Homeland Security Grant Applications
• Approve County Administrator temporary authority over Bank of Eastern Oregon credit cards

The Board approved a plan to distribute $11,545,618.52 in unanticipated revenue from Amazon to cities and taxing districts, with some funds returned to the General Fund. The motion passed 2-1, with Commissioner Russell dissenting. The Board also approved a supplemental budget increasing the Road Fund by $1,466,000, a fuel surcharge for a trucking contractor, a two-year concessionaire contract, and an updated Finance Director job description.

• Approved distribution of $11,545,618.52 in unanticipated revenue, with $200,000 to each city and funds to taxing districts, excluding Ombudsman, Pilot Rock, and Gilliam fire districts (2-1)
• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution R-2022-3, increasing Road Fund by $1,466,000 to $11,442,070 (unanimous)
• Approved fuel surcharge for Andy Ashbeck Trucking LLC using $3.00/gallon baseline (unanimous)
• Approved two-year concessionaire contract with Off-Road Trails & Treats for The Landing Lodge Kitchen (unanimous)
• Approved updated Finance Director job description (unanimous)
• Approved District Attorney's Office out-of-state travel request for Karpel Solutions meeting in St. Louis (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable, minutes, credit card authority, and petty cash increase (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the county transportation plan (Ordinance No. ORD-2022-1). The board will also consider several business items, including a broadband funding request, a budget transfer for Mormon cricket control, and agreements for software and services.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. ORD-2022-1 to amend the Transportation Plan
• Budget Transfer Resolution No. R-2022-7: $100,000 to OSU Extension for Mormon Cricket Control
• Software agreement with Woolpert, Inc. for mobile assessor field appraisal software
• Text to 911 Program Implementation Agreement with TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
• Resolution No. R-2022-6: Support for Heppner Mill Site EDA Grant

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several resolutions, including declaring a drought emergency and proclaiming March as Red Cross Month. They will also discuss funding for Mormon cricket control, approve the County Emergency Operations Plan, and hear a presentation from the Oregon Accreditation Alliance. The agenda includes routine items like consent calendar approvals and department reports, as well as an executive session for legal consultation.

• Resolution R-2022-5: Proclaiming March as Red Cross Month
• Resolution R-2022-4: Declaring a Drought Emergency
• Funding for Mormon cricket control
• Request to approve County Emergency Operations Plan
• Resolution R-2022-2: Add Morrow County Reserve Funds

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a drought emergency declaration and allocated $100,000 for Mormon cricket control, with treatment areas to be approved by extension agents. They also approved resolutions for Red Cross Month, creating reserve funds, and signed the Emergency Operations Plan update. The board discussed interim finance department assistance after resignations, with the administrator tasked to follow up on options.

• Approved Resolution R-2022-5 proclaiming March 2022 as Red Cross Month (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-4 declaring a drought emergency in Morrow County (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for Mormon cricket control, with treatment areas approved by extension agents (unanimous)
• Approved signing the Letter of Promulgation for the Emergency Operations Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-2 creating reserve funds for Economic Development, Succession Planning, and Orchard Wind (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable and Sunflower Flat Road project close-out (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Order No. OR-2022-4 to distribute proceeds from tax foreclosed land sales, though the treasurer was asked to delay processing pending review. The board also unanimously voted to end the local COVID-19 emergency order, which was set to expire February 28, 2022. A resolution to create reserve funds was rescheduled, and a weed grant proposal was not pursued.

• Approved Order No. OR-2022-4 distributing foreclosure sale proceeds (unanimous)
• Approved ending local COVID-19 emergency order (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable, minutes, and budget officer appointment (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Oregon Transportation Commission on IIJA funding (unanimous)
• Rescheduled Resolution No. R-2022-2 on reserve funds
• Declined to pursue weed grant for boat purchase

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission unanimously approved three land partition requests by the Port of Morrow, each with staff findings and conditions. The commission also opened and continued a public hearing for Zoning Permit Z-2956-22 to the next meeting, and held a work session on the Heritage Trail Sign Plan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Land Partition LP-503-22 (unanimous)
• Approved Land Partition LP-N-506-22 and Replat R-N-074-22 (unanimous)
• Approved Land Partition LP-N-507-22 and Replat R-N-075-22 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Zoning Permit Z-2956-22 to March 29, 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds, Strategic Investment Program funds, and Columbia River Enterprise Zone II funds, as well as review the county's Emergency Operations Plan. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds
• Discussion of Strategic Investment Program funds
• Discussion of Columbia River Enterprise Zone II funds
• Review of Emergency Operations Plan

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included reappointing Linda LaRue to the Budget Committee, amending an Oregon Health Authority agreement, contracting with CivicPlus for website services, and signing an IGA for a housing implementation plan. They also unanimously approved a mutual aid agreement with Umatilla County for public health modernization and climate adaptation assessment. The board discussed contributing $100,000 to Mormon cricket control efforts but deferred a final decision to a later work session. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and an executive session with no decision.

• Approved consent calendar including reappointment of Linda LaRue to Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 3 to Oregon Health Authority IGA #169524 (unanimous)
• Approved CivicPlus website hosting contract for $3,307.50 (unanimous)
• Approved DLCD IGA #21048 for housing implementation plan (unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Umatilla County for public health services (unanimous)
• Discussed $100,000 contribution for Mormon cricket control, no formal decision

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed rate increase for solid waste collection by Miller and Sons Disposal LLC. The board will also consider consent calendar items, including grant applications for transit projects, and discuss legislative updates and department reports.

• Public hearing on Order No. OR-2022-2: Rate increase for solid waste collection by Miller and Sons Disposal LLC
• Three ODOT grant applications: 5339 Discretionary for Boardman Bus Storage/Transit Facility project management, 5339 for vehicle replacement, 5310 for preventive maintenance
• Oregon Youth Authority Intergovernmental Agreement #14832 for expunction of juvenile records
• Petition and Order No. OR-2022-3: Cancellation of personal property taxes
• Joint letter with Umatilla County requesting funding extension for Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area nitrate research

The Board unanimously approved a two-percent rate increase for solid waste collection by Miller and Sons Disposal Services LLC, as requested. It also approved an ODOT grant application for project management of the Boardman Bus Storage/Transit Facility in a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Lindsay dissenting. Other actions included approving the AOC dues invoice, an out-of-state travel request for the District Attorney, and a joint letter with Umatilla County for a funding extension.

• Approved 2% solid waste rate increase for Miller and Sons (unanimous)
• Approved ODOT grant application for transit facility project management (2-1)
• Approved AOC dues invoice of $18,837.92 (unanimous)
• Authorized out-of-state travel for District Attorney using CAMI funds (unanimous)
• Approved joint letter with Umatilla County for nitrate research funding extension (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items including OYA agreement and SWAC appointment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development to update the county's Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. A request to apply for an ambulance transport license was not approved and will be discussed in a future work session. Other items included consent calendar approvals and updates on broadband, water testing, and building projects.

• Approved DLCD IGA #21015-2 for hazard mitigation plan update (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable, minutes, right-of-way applications, and quitclaim deed
• Deferred ambulance transport license request to future work session

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 to forward seven new full-time equivalent (FTE) requests to the Budget Committee for consideration. The requests include positions in Public Health, Sheriff's Office, Probation & Parole, and Public Transit. Commissioner Lindsay voted no, citing concerns about state funding reliability and the number of new positions in one department. The Board also approved a fee schedule update, increasing RV hookup fees at the Fairgrounds to match County Parks rates.

• Approved Consent Calendar including Accounts Payable and Payroll Payables (unanimous)
• Appointed Debra Khaljani to the Special Transportation Fund Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Building Codes Program Operating Plan and renewal with State of Oregon (unanimous)
• Forwarded 7 FTE requests to Budget Committee (2-1)
• Motion to allow D.A. late budget request died for lack of second
• Approved Order No. OR-2022-1 adopting fee schedule, increasing Fairgrounds RV hookup fees (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission recommended approval of the Transportation Systems Plan (TSP) amendment to the Board of Commissioners, and approved a variance and three replats/land partitions for the Port of Morrow. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended TSP amendment AP-136-22 to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved variance V-N-043-22 for Stephen Partlow (unanimous)
• Approved replat R-N-070-22 / LP-N-504-22 for Port of Morrow (unanimous)
• Approved replat R-N-071-22 / LP-505-22 with added Gar Swanson Road dedication condition (unanimous)
• Approved replat R-N-072-22 with added Gar Swanson Road dedication condition (unanimous)

Compensation Board

The Morrow County Compensation Board will meet to deliberate and recommend pay levels for county elected officials, including Assessor, Clerk, Commissioner, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, and Treasurer. The District Attorney is listed as not applicable. The board will also elect a chair and consider minutes from 2021-2022.

• Deliberations on pay for Assessor, Clerk, Commissioner, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Treasurer
• District Attorney pay marked N/A
• Recommendation to be sent to Morrow County Board of Commissioners
• Chair election for the Compensation Board
• Open comment periods before and after deliberations

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved Supplemental Budget Resolution R-2022-1, increasing the total adopted budget to $64,266,429 for FY 2021-22. They also approved a tax foreclosure sale to the previous owner for $22,000 plus closing costs, and agreed to present Option 4 (new building or purchase) for the courthouse to the state task force. Several items were postponed or discussed without decisions.

• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution R-2022-1, increasing budget to $64,266,429 (unanimous)
• Approved tax foreclosure sale to previous owner for $22,000 plus closing costs (unanimous)
• Approved signing Emergency Management Performance Grant, not-to-exceed $62,333 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including Finance Director as Budget Officer, Fair Board reappointments, Teamsters agreement (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to present Courthouse Feasibility Study Option 4 to state task force
• Postponed grazing permits with Horseshoe Hereford Ranch and Triangle Ranches for more info

Fair Board

The Morrow County Fair Board is meeting to discuss new business including master planning with LRS Architects, the Challenge of Champions event, and fair sponsorships. They will also review old business such as the St. Pats event and other events. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Master planning with LRS Architects
• Challenge of Champions event discussion
• Fair sponsorships discussion
• St. Pats event review
• OFA Convention February 6-9 in Salem

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar that includes contracts for transit facility design, mental health services, and public health financing, plus a subdivision plat for River Ridge Estates Phase 4. Business items include grazing permits with local ranches, reclassification requests, and a report on the 'Take Your Shot, Oregon' grant. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend in person or via Zoom.

• Contract with Pivot Architecture for The Loop's Bus Barn & Transit Facility
• Contract with Community Counseling Solutions for mental health and addiction services
• Subdivision plat for River Ridge Estates, Phase 4, Boardman
• Grazing permits with Horseshoe Hereford Ranch, Inc. and Triangle Ranches
• Rural Veterans Healthcare Transportation Program Grant Application 2022-2023

The Board of Commissioners voted down a motion to extend grazing leases with Horseshoe Hereford Ranch and Triangle Ranches for five years, with Chair Doherty and Commissioner Lindsay voting nay. The item was rescheduled for further discussion and changes. The board unanimously approved consent calendar items, including contracts and appointments, and approved two reclassification requests for transit positions. A report on the 'Take Your Shot, Oregon' grant was tabled for one week to explore using unspent funds.

• Approved consent calendar including Pivot Architecture contract, Community Counseling Solutions contract, and River Ridge Estates Phase 4 plat (unanimous)
• Denied 5-year grazing lease extensions for Horseshoe Hereford Ranch and Triangle Ranches (1-2)
• Approved reclassification of Transportation Coordinator to Transit Manager and Dispatcher to Transit Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on unspent 'Take Your Shot, Oregon' grant funds for one week

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on several business items, including a tax foreclosure sale to a previous owner, awarding janitorial contracts for north and south county, and a contract with Motorola Solutions for the 911 phone system. They will also review a COVID-19 vaccination policy update and building project updates.

• Tax foreclosure sale to previous owner
• Award North County Janitorial Contract
• Award South County Janitorial Contract
• Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for 911 phone system
• Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

The Board unanimously approved janitorial service contracts for North County with iPro Building Services ($22,884) and South County with Patriot Building & Grounds Maintenance ($74,301.60), both effective January 5 to December 30, 2022, with renewal options. The Board also approved a $34,500 economic development planning grant, a $9,690 cybersecurity service purchase, and a 911 phone system contract with Motorola Solutions. A tax foreclosure sale to the previous owner was postponed for further price discovery, and a letter to NextEra regarding wind turbine lighting was agreed upon.

• Approved North County janitorial contract with iPro Building Services, $22,884 (unanimous)
• Approved South County janitorial contract with Patriot Building & Grounds Maintenance, $74,301.60 (unanimous)
• Approved DLCD Technical Assistance Grant TA-23-220, $34,500 with $5,000 local match (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of CIS Endpoint Security Services, $9,690 (unanimous)
• Approved Motorola Solutions 911 phone system contract (unanimous)
• Postponed tax foreclosure sale to Ridgecrest Development III for further review
• Agreed to send letter to NextEra about ADLS lighting issues on wind turbines
• Deferred Wheatridge SIP STEAM/STEM fund distribution for follow-up with school districts