Polk County public meetings in 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The board will also set the timeline for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget process and appoint Susan Graham to the Planning Commission.

• Approval of December 24, 2025 minutes
• Approval of Consent Calendar
• FY2026-2027 Budget Calendar / Naming of Budget Officer
• Polk County Planning Commissioner Appointment, Susan Graham
• Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from December 24, 2025, and the consent calendar. It also unanimously named Greg Hansen as the Budget Officer and approved the FY2026‑2027 Budget Calendar. Additionally, the Board approved the appointment of Susan Graham to the Polk County Planning Commission.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Named Greg Hansen as Budget Officer (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026‑2027 Budget Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Susan Graham to Planning Commission (unanimous)

Tuesday Work Session

The Tuesday Work Session scheduled for December 30, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a consent calendar including grant agreements and planning commission appointments. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session.

• Contract No. 216: CAMI Grant for child abuse investigations totaling $355,107.97
• Planning Commission reappointment of Ron Lewis
• Planning Commission reappointment of Michael Burton
• Contract No. 25-218 with the Oregon Health Authority

Tuesday Work Session

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the Dec 16, 2025 meeting. A Planning Commission interview with Kevin Chambers will be conducted. The District Attorney will provide an update on staffing, case referrals and the upcoming safety levy. No other items are scheduled for action.

• Approve agenda for the Dec 23 work session
• Approve minutes of Dec 16, 2025
• Planning Commission interview – Kevin Chambers
• District Attorney update – staffing, referrals, safety levy discussion
• Non‑listed items – none

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting. No other decisions or approvals were recorded. Discussion of a non‑listed fairgrounds meeting occurred, but no action was taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 16 minutes (unanimous)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting. It will also vote on the consent calendar, which includes a reappointment to the County Budget Committee, Contract No. 25‑215 with ODOT, and a Planning Commission appointment. The meeting includes a Treasurer monthly report and an Assessor update.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2025
• Consent calendar: Polk County Budget Committee reappointment (Norbert Hartmann)
• Consent calendar: Polk County Contract No. 25‑215 with ODOT
• Consent calendar: Polk County Planning Commission appointment (Jessica Blakely)

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the December 10 meeting, and the consent calendar. The consent calendar items included reappointing Norbert Hartmann to the Budget Committee, approving Contract No. 25-215 with ODOT, and appointing Jessica Blakely to the Planning Commission. All votes were recorded as unanimous (all voted yes).

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Reappointed Norbert Hartmann to Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 25-215 with ODOT (unanimous)
• Appointed Jessica Blakely to Planning Commission (unanimous)

Tuesday Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to receive updates and recognize an employee. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a report from the District Attorney.

• Star Recognition Award for Tara Luker
• District Attorney update from Aaron Felton

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda for the December 16, 2025 meeting and the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. No other actions or decisions were taken during the session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved minutes of Dec 2, 2025 (unanimous vote)

Tuesday Work Session

The scheduled Tuesday work session of the Polk County Board of Commissioners for December 9, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this meeting.

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from November 26, 2025. The session includes a VSO update and the potential approval of four contracts on the consent calendar.

• Contract No. 25-210 with State of Oregon
• Contract No. 25-211 with State of Oregon
• Contract No. 25-212 with Yamhill County Care Organization, Inc.
• Contract No. 25-213 with Oregon Health Authority
• VSO update from Brent DeMoe and Joe Bell

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 26, 2025. The Board also approved the consent calendar, which included four contracts: two with the State of Oregon, one with Yamhill County Care Organization, Inc., and one with the Oregon Health Authority. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 25-210 with State of Oregon (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 25-211 with State of Oregon (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 25-212 with Yamhill County Care Organization, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 25-213 with Oregon Health Authority (unanimous)

Tuesday Work Session

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda and the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. They will conduct an interview with Planning Commission member Susan Graham. The board may also consider any non‑listed items under ORS 192.640. Public comments limited to three minutes are scheduled.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes of November 25, 2025 meeting
• Planning Commission interview – Susan Graham
• Consider non‑listed items (ORS 192.640)
• Public comments (max 3 minutes per speaker)

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on November 26, 2025 will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the agenda and minutes. Commissioners will vote on the consent calendar, which contains three county contracts (numbers 25-204, 25-207, and 25-208) and a declaration of surplus. The meeting also includes a Planning Commission interview with Anthony Blosser and a reclassification of employee Matt Hawkins.

• Approve Consent Calendar: Contract No. 25-204 with Oregon Health Authority
• Approve Consent Calendar: Contract No. 25-207 with Liberty House
• Approve Consent Calendar: Contract No. 25-208 with Bicoastal Psychological & Consultation Services
• Planning Commission interview – Anthony Blosser
• Reclassification of employee – Matt Hawkins

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the November 12 meeting, and the consent calendar. It approved the reclassification of an HS Administrative Specialist III to an HS Administrative Analyst I, effective December 1, 2025, with an estimated FY25‑26 budget impact of $3,600. The Board also approved four contracts and a declaration of surplus as listed in the consent calendar.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Nov 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved employee reclassification (consensus)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-204 with Oregon Health Authority
• Approved Declaration of Surplus (Public Works)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-207 with Liberty House
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-208 with Bicoastal Psychological & Consultation Services, LLC

Tuesday Work Session

The Tuesday work session on November 25, 2025 for Polk County, Oregon, provides PDFs of meeting material and agendas but contains no specific agenda items. The session appears to be limited to reviewing documents rather than deciding on new actions or proposals.

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 28, 2025 by unanimous vote. Commissioners also recognized four employees for the FY2025-2026 Q1 STAR Award. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved minutes of Oct 28, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Recognized Heath Kumnick, Amber Stacey, Robin Deforest, and Jake Hanson for FY2025-2026 Q1 STAR Award

Tuesday Work Session

The Polk County Board of Commissioners' Tuesday work session on November 18, 2025 was cancelled, so no agenda items will be discussed or decided. The Board will attend the Annual Association of Oregon Counties Conference from November 18 through November 21. The regular Tuesday and Wednesday meetings that week are also cancelled. A separate meeting with the Marion County Commissioners is scheduled for December 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Board Room at 555 Court Street NE, Salem.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered
• Board attending Annual Association of Oregon Counties Conference Nov 18‑21
• Tuesday and Wednesday Board of Commissioners meetings that week cancelled
• Board meeting with Marion County Commissioners Dec 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., 555 Court Street NE, Salem

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda, minutes from November 5, 2025, and the consent calendar. The consent calendar includes Contract No. 25-202 for Sable House, a new job specification and wage for an Administrative Building Official, and Order No. 25-13 for a solid waste fee increase. The Board will also discuss an interpretation of an ordinance and recognize length‑of‑service awards for three employees.

• Approve agenda and minutes from November 5, 2025
• Consent calendar: Contract No. 25-202 – Sable House
• Consent calendar: New job specification and wage – Administrative Building Official
• Consent calendar: Order No. 25-13 – Solid waste fee increase
• Interpretation of an ordinance – Hannah Brickner

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the November 5 meeting, and the consent calendar. They also adopted a more generalized interpretation of the Public Amusement and Recreation Zone to include private fairgrounds. Additional items approved under the consent calendar included a contract, a new job specification, and a solid waste order.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved minutes of November 5, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous vote)
• Adopted broader interpretation of fairgrounds ordinance to include private fairs (unanimous vote)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-202, Sable House (unanimous vote)
• Approved new job specification and wage for Administrative Building Official (unanimous vote)
• Approved Polk County Order No. 25-13, Solid Waste Increase (unanimous vote)

Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee (LADPC)

The Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee will open, adopt the September 2025 minutes, and receive updates on the Tall Cop program and the Deflection Grant. It will also hear department reports. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of September 2025 minutes
• Tall Cop Update
• Deflection Grant Update
• Department Reports

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will convene to approve the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting and hear an appeal regarding planning file RD 25-10. The meeting will include a public comment period and an executive session.

• Approval of October 29, 2025 minutes
• Appeal for Planning File RD 25-10 (Eric Knudson)
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting were approved with two votes in favor and one abstention. The Board voted to set planning file RD 25‑10 before the Polk County Hearings Officer.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved October 29, 2025 minutes (2 yes, 1 abstain)
• Set planning file RD 25‑10 before hearings officer (2 yes, 1 no)

Tuesday Work Session

The Tuesday Work Session scheduled for November 4, 2025, has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

Polk County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC)

The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council will consider approval of the August 2025 and October 2025 special‑meeting minutes. Members will acknowledge National Domestic Violence Apprehension Day and establish the council’s meeting dates for 2026. The council will also receive departmental reports.

• Approve August 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve October 2025 special‑meeting minutes
• Set 2026 council meeting dates

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will consider routine items, including approval of the agenda and the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. The Board will also vote on a consent calendar that contains four contracts and appointments: Contract No. 25-185 with the Criminal Justice Commission, Order No. 25-12 appointing a Fair Board member, Contract No. 25-198 with Klamath County, and Contract No. 25-200 with Salem Health West Valley.

• Approve agenda for the meeting
• Approve minutes from October 22, 2025
• Approve consent calendar – Contract No. 25-185, Criminal Justice Commission
• Approve consent calendar – Order No. 25-12, Fair Board appointment
• Approve consent calendar – Contract No. 25-198, Klamath County

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting, and the consent calendar. The consent calendar included approval of Contract No. 25-185 with the Criminal Justice Commission, Order No. 25-12 appointing a Fair Board member, Contract No. 25-198 with Klamath County, and Contract No. 25-200 with Salem Health West Valley. All motions passed with the votes recorded as both commissioners voting yes.

• Approved agenda (both voted yes)
• Approved minutes of October 22, 2025 (both voted yes)
• Approved consent calendar (both voted yes)
• Approved Contract No. 25-185, Criminal Justice Commission
• Approved Order No. 25-12, Fair Board appointment
• Approved Contract No. 25-198, Klamath County
• Approved Contract No. 25-200, Salem Health West Valley

Tuesday Work Session

The provided record contains no specific agenda items, motions, or discussion topics for the October 28, 2025, work sessions. The document consists of procedural file references only.

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. Commissioners Gordon and Pope moved and seconded a motion to sign and approve Resolution No. 25-12 recognizing Operation Greenlight, which also passed. The appeal for planning file RD 25-10 was not decided and will be revisited on November 5 when the full Board is present.

• Approved agenda (both voted yes)
• Approved October 21 minutes (both voted yes)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-12 Operation Greenlight (both voted yes)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve a consent calendar including contracts with Salem Health West Valley and the City of Independence/City of Monmouth, as well as appointments to the PVAB. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from the previous week.

• Approval of Polk County Contract No. 25-183 with City of Independence/City of Monmouth
• Approval of Polk County Contract No. 25-184 with Salem Health West Valley
• Appointment of Mike Sewell and Timothy English to PVAB
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025
• Executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from October 15, 2025, and the consent calendar. By consensus the Board approved reclassifying a Health Services Supervisor III to IV, effective October 1, 2025, with an estimated FY25‑26 budget impact of $8,600. The consent calendar also approved County Contract No. 25‑183 (City of Monmouth), Contract No. 25‑184 (Salem Health West Valley), and PVAB member appointments.

• Agenda approved (unanimous yes)
• Minutes of October 15, 2025 approved (unanimous yes)
• Consent calendar approved (unanimous yes)
• Reclassification of Health Services Supervisor III to IV approved by consensus (budget impact $8,600)
• Polk County Contract No. 25‑183 (City of Monmouth) approved
• Polk County Contract No. 25‑184 (Salem Health West Valley) approved
• PVAB member appointments (Mike Sewell & Timothy English) approved

Tuesday Work Session

The Polk County Tuesday work session on October 21, 2025 does not list any agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific decisions or discussions recorded. No items such as rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are noted.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. They also approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. No other actions or decisions were taken during the session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. They will also approve the consent calendar, which contains Contract No. 25-180 with the State of Oregon Department of Corrections and Contract No. 25-181 with the Oregon Health Authority. A monthly treasurer report will be presented, and the board will enter an executive session for confidential matters.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2025
• Approval of consent calendar: Contract No. 25-180 (State Dept. of Corrections)
• Approval of consent calendar: Contract No. 25-181 (Oregon Health Authority)
• Monthly treasurer report

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the October 8 meeting, and the consent calendar, each by unanimous vote. The Board also approved Polk County Contract No. 25-180 with the State of Oregon Department of Corrections and Contract No. 25-181 with the Oregon Health Authority. The meeting was recessed to an executive session before adjourning at 9:35 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 25-180 with Oregon Dept. of Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 25-181 with Oregon Health Authority (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting to executive session (procedural)

Tuesday Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to review a recap of The Wall That Heals. Other agenda items are procedural, including the approval of minutes from October 7, 2025.

• The Wall That Heals recap with Brent DeMoe and John McArdle

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting, each by a unanimous vote. No other actions or policy decisions were taken during the session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will consider routine items such as approving the agenda, the October 1 meeting minutes, and a consent calendar that contains Contract No. 25‑175 with the Oregon Health Authority. The board will also recognize staff with length‑of‑service awards and review a proposed employee reclassification. An executive‑session portion is scheduled, but its topics are not detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from October 1, 2025
• Approval of consent calendar – includes Contract No. 25-175 with Oregon Health Authority
• Length of service awards for Dawn Feldman, Billy German, Olivia Maruame, Michael Smith
• Reclassification of an employee (Matt Hawkins)

The Board approved its agenda, the October 1 minutes, and the consent calendar. It approved the reclassification of a Community Resource Connector to Lead, with a $2,700 FY25‑26 budget impact. The Board also approved Polk County Contract No. 25‑175 with the Oregon Health Authority. Length‑of‑service awards were recognized for four staff members.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved employee reclassification to Lead Community Resource Connector (consensus)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-175 with Oregon Health Authority (consensus)
• Recognized length‑of‑service awards for four employees

Tuesday Work Session

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting. They will also consider any non‑listed items allowed under ORS 192.640 and provide a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. A virtual special meeting of the Polk County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on the same day.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes of September 30, 2025
• Consider non‑listed items (ORS 192.640)
• Public comment period (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• Virtual special meeting of Local Public Safety Coordinating Council at 12:00 p.m.

The Board approved the meeting agenda. The Board approved the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting. Both motions passed with a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will consider routine approvals, including the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting. They will also vote on a consent calendar that contains two county contracts—Contract No. 25‑172 with the Oregon Health Authority for behavioral health services and Contract No. 25‑173 with Health Net Health Plan of Oregon for public health services. Additional consent items include the appointment of a LADPC member, a declaration of surplus property, and an executive‑session meeting.

• Approve Polk County Contract No. 25‑172 with Oregon Health Authority (behavioral health)
• Approve Polk County Contract No. 25‑173 with Health Net Health Plan of Oregon, Inc (public health)
• Approve Polk County LADPC member appointment of Christine Felt
• Approve declaration of surplus property (Public Works)
• Approve agenda and minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the September 25, 2025 minutes, and the consent calendar. Under the consent calendar the Board approved Polk County Contract No. 25‑172 with the Oregon Health Authority (behavioral health) and Contract No. 25‑173 with Health Net Health Plan of Oregon (public health), appointed Christine Felt as a LADPC member, and declared surplus property as identified by the Public Works Director. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-172 with Oregon Health Authority (behavioral health)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-173 with Health Net Health Plan of Oregon (public health)
• Approved appointment of LADPC member Christine Felt
• Approved declaration of surplus property (Todd Whitaker, Public Works Director)

Tuesday Work Session

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will discuss a lease agreement presented by Morgan Smith and receive an update on the annual fair from Tina Anderson and Tim Ray. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda, a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker, and the opportunity to address non‑listed items under ORS 192.640.

• Lease agreement – Morgan Smith
• Annual fair update – Tina Anderson & Tim Ray
• Approval of the agenda
• Public comments (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• Non‑listed items (per ORS 192.640)

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. They also approved and signed the amended lease agreement from Harmoni Towers, again unanimously. No other actions were decided during the session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved and signed amended lease agreement from Harmoni Towers (unanimous vote)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. It will also consider the consent calendar, which is listed as N/A. The Board will hold an executive session as required by ORS 192.660. Announcements include an upcoming virtual special meeting of the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council on October 7, 2025.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of the minutes from September 17, 2025
• Approval of consent calendar (N/A)
• Executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660
• Announcement of virtual special meeting for Local Public Safety Coordinating Council on October 7, 2025

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the September 17, 2025 minutes, each with both Commissioners Gordon and Pope voting yes. The meeting was then recessed to an executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) and adjourned at 9:28 a.m.

• Approved agenda (Commissioners Gordon and Pope both voted yes)
• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (Commissioners Gordon and Pope both voted yes)
• Recessed to executive session per ORS 192.660(2)(h)
• Meeting adjourned at 9:28 a.m.

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will review and act on several routine items, including approval of the agenda and minutes from the September 10 meeting, a treasurer's report, an unpaid property tax order for manufactured homes (Order No. 25-11), a public works department update, and two employee reclassification proposals. The meeting also includes a consent calendar for a revised job specification and title change for the Admin Services Director.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2025
• Unpaid property tax on manufactured homes & Order No. 25-11
• Public Works Department update
• Reclassification of an employee (two separate proposals)

The Board unanimously approved the agenda, the September 10 minutes, and the consent calendar. It also unanimously approved County Order No. 25-11 to write off property taxes on destroyed manufactured homes. Two employee reclassifications were approved by consensus, affecting a heavy‑equipment operator and a health‑services supervisor.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous vote)
• Approved and signed Order No. 25-11 to write off taxes on destroyed manufactured homes (unanimous vote)
• Approved reclassification of a Heavy Equipment Operator to Lead Heavy Equipment Operator (consensus)
• Approved reclassification of a Health Services Supervisor II to Health Services Supervisor III (consensus)

Tuesday Work Session

The provided record contains file names for the September 16, 2025, work sessions but does not list any specific discussion or decision items. The agenda is currently empty of substantive content.

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 9, 2025 by unanimous vote. Commissioners also moved to sign a letter of support for Salem Health’s West Valley Hospital project, which was approved unanimously. No other items were considered.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Signed letter of support for Salem Health project (unanimous)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda, approve minutes from September 3, 2025, and adopt a consent calendar for two new job positions. The board will recognize three staff members with length‑of‑service awards. Commissioners will hear a discussion on transitional housing presented by Greg Hansen and consider a request for a letter of support from Marion County.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from September 3, 2025
• Approval of consent calendar – new Division Coordinator and ACT Nurse positions
• Length of service awards for Austin McGuigan, Chris Younger, and Jennifer Arel
• Transitional housing discussion – Greg Hansen

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the September 3, 2025 minutes, and the consent calendar. They also approved the consent calendar related to a Marion County letter of support by a 2‑1 vote. Additionally, the Board approved new job specifications and wages for a Division Coordinator and an ACT Nurse.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar for Marion County letter (2-1)
• Approved new job specification & wage for Division Coordinator
• Approved new job specification & wage for ACT Nurse

Tuesday Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from August 26, 2025, and recognize Annie Buse with a STAR award. The session includes a recap of a youth conference.

• STAR Recognition Award for Annie Buse
• Youth Conference recap by Annie Buse

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting, each by a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)

Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee (LADPC)

The Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee will open with attendance, adopt August minutes, and receive updates on membership changes, the Tall Cop program, and opioid settlement funds. Department reports will also be presented.

• Review opioid settlement dollars allocation
• Receive Tall Cop program update
• Adopt August 2025 meeting minutes

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider the reclassification of two employees. The meeting also includes a consent calendar with four county contracts involving state and local agencies.

• Reclassification of two employees
• Contract No. 25-155 with Oregon Health Authority
• Contract No. 25-157 with State of Oregon Department of Corrections
• Contract No. 25-159 with Marion County
• Contract No. 25-160 with Polk County Deputy District Attorneys

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the August 27 minutes, and the consent calendar. It approved the reclassification of two employees to the Health Services Supervisor IV position, effective September 1, 2025, with an estimated FY26 budget impact of $15,000. The Board also approved four contracts: No. 25-155 with the Oregon Health Authority, No. 25-157 with the State Department of Corrections, No. 25-159 with Marion County Behavioral Health, and No. 25-160 with the Polk County Deputy District Attorneys.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved August 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous vote)
• Approved reclassification of two employees to Health Services Supervisor IV (consensus)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-155 with Oregon Health Authority (consensus)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-157 with State Department of Corrections (consensus)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-159 with Marion County Behavioral Health (consensus)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-160 with Polk County Deputy District Attorneys (consensus)

Tuesday Work Session

The Tuesday Work Session scheduled for September 2, 2025, has been cancelled.

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The scheduled Wednesday Board of Commissioners meeting on August 27, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda lists only announcements and procedural guidelines for future meetings.

• Meeting cancelled
• Announcements
• Public comment guidelines
• Public hearing format
• Appeal process to LUBA

Tuesday Work Session

The provided agenda consists of placeholders for two Tuesday Work Sessions. No specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals are listed in the text.

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 19, 2025. A unanimous vote also approved the consent calendar, which included County Contract No. 25-152 with the Oregon Department of Human Services, Contract No. 25-153 with the Oregon Health Authority, and the monthly Treasurer’s Report. After the approvals, the meeting was recessed to an executive session before adjourning at 9:53 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved August 19 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous vote)
• Approved Contract No. 25-152 ODHS (as part of consent calendar)
• Approved Contract No. 25-153 Oregon Health Authority (as part of consent calendar)
• Approved Monthly Treasurer’s Report (as part of consent calendar)
• Recessed meeting to executive session (per ORS 192.660(2)(h))
• Adjourned meeting at 9:53 a.m.

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Dallas to conduct routine business, including approving two new contracts for public health and behavioral health services. The board will also hear a brief update from the Dallas Food Bank and consider public comments on non-agenda items.

• Polk County Contract No. 25-148 with Regence BlueCross BlueShield (Public Health)
• Polk County Contract No. 25-150 with Killian & O’Halloran, Inc. (Behavioral Health)
• Dallas Food Bank update and letter of support request

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from August 13, 2025, and the consent calendar. Under the consent calendar, the board approved Contract No. 25-148 with Regence BlueCross BlueShield and Contract No. 25-150 with Killian & O’Halloran, Inc. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (both voted yes)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2025 (both voted yes)
• Approved consent calendar (both voted yes)
• Approved Contract No. 25-148 Regence BlueCross BlueShield (under consent calendar)
• Approved Contract No. 25-150 Killian & O’Halloran, Inc. (under consent calendar)

Tuesday Work Session

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on August 19, 2025, with two sessions scheduled. The agenda includes documents for review, though specific topics are not listed in the provided text.

• Tuesday Work Session 1 scheduled for 2025-08-19
• Tuesday Work Session 2 scheduled for 2025-08-19
• Meeting materials available as PDFs

Commissioner Mordhorst moved and Commissioner Pope seconded the agenda, and both voted yes, passing the motion. Commissioner Mordhorst moved and Commissioner Gordon seconded approval of the August 12, 2025 minutes, and both voted yes, passing the motion. The board received an update from SEDCOR but took no action on any proposals.

• Approved agenda (both yes)
• Approved August 12 minutes (both yes)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the surrender of jurisdiction for various roadways to the City of Independence. The board will also consider several contracts and appointments via a consent calendar.

• Public hearing on surrendering jurisdiction of various roadways to the City of Independence
• Polk County Order No. 25-10: Haley Avenue Road Vacation
• Contract No. 25-145 with Woodburn Construction, LLC
• Contract No. 25-142: Employment Agreement
• LADPC appointments: termination of Mark Davis and appointment of Frank Ehrmantraut

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from August 6, 2025, and the consent calendar. They also unanimously approved and signed Polk County Order No. 25-09, surrendering jurisdiction of various roadways to the City of Independence. Additional items on the consent calendar, including a road vacation, LADPC appointments, and several contracts, were also approved.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Order No. 25-09 surrendering jurisdiction of roadways to City of Independence (unanimous)
• Approved Order No. 25-10 Haley Avenue Road Vacation (unanimous)
• Approved LADPC appointment termination for Mark Davis (unanimous)
• Approved LADPC appointment for Frank Ehrmantraut (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 25-142 Employment Agreement (unanimous)

Tuesday Work Session

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will decide which hearing body reviews an appeal of a Planning Director’s decision to allow a family farm help dwelling at 17204, 11208, and 17214 Pleasant Hill Road. The appeal, filed by Sidney Shorter on August 6, 2025, challenges whether the farm operator meets zoning criteria. Staff recommends assigning the case to the Polk County Hearings Officer.

• Appeal of Planning File FD 24-02 for family farm help dwelling at 17204, 11208, and 17214 Pleasant Hill Road
• Staff recommends hearing before Polk County Hearings Officer per PCZO 111.280
• Fiscal impact limited to public hearing and notice costs

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 5, 2025. It also unanimously moved to place the appeal of Planning File FD 24-02 before the Polk County Hearings Officer. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set appeal of Planning File FD 24-02 before the Polk County Hearings Officer (unanimous)

Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee (LADPC)

The Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee will meet to adopt June 2025 minutes and discuss membership nominations. The body will also receive updates on deflection and department reports.

• Adoption of June 2025 minutes
• Membership updates and nominations
• Deflection update
• Department reports

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation from ODOT regarding the Center Street Bridge. The board will also consider a contract with the Central School District.

• ODOT presentation on Center Street Bridge by Anna Henson
• Polk County Contract No. 139 with Central School District

The Board approved the meeting agenda, the July 30 minutes and the consent calendar by unanimous vote. Under the consent calendar the Board approved Polk County Contract No. 139 with the Central School District. The meeting was recessed to an executive session and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved July 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous vote)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 139 with Central School District (unanimous vote)
• Recessed meeting to executive session (per ORS 192.660(2Xe))
• Adjourned meeting at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday Work Session

The provided agenda consists of procedural placeholders for two work sessions. No specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals are listed in the text.

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting. No other items were acted upon.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 29 minutes (unanimous)

Polk County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC)

The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council will review progress reports on Justice Reinvestment for the period of April through June 2025. The body will also receive department reports and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Justice Reinvestment Progress Reports (April - June 2025)
• Department Reports
• Approval of May 2025 and July 2025 Special Meeting minutes

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts on the consent calendar, including agreements for behavioral health services and a federal highway funds transfer. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session.

• Contract No. 25-132: Renewal with Western Oregon University for student crisis evaluations (no financial impact)
• Contract No. 25-134: Amendment 0003 with Western Federal Lands Highway Division for $667,408.00
• Contract No. 25-136: Agreement with Oregon Dept of Human Services for Developmental Disabilities
• Contract No. 25-137: Agreement with Salem Health West Valley for Behavioral Health

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 23, 2025. They also approved the consent calendar, which included four contracts: two for behavioral health services, one for developmental disabilities services, and one amendment for public works. All motions passed with the votes of Commissioners Gordon and Pope.

• Approved agenda (both voted yes)
• Approved minutes of July 23, 2025 (both voted yes)
• Approved consent calendar (both voted yes)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-132 with Western Oregon University for behavioral health
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-134 (Amendment 3 to 17-107) for public works
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-136 with Oregon Dept of Human Services for developmental disabilities
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-137 with Salem Health West Valley for behavioral health

Tuesday Work Session

Commissioners Pope, Gordon, and Mordhorst approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. They also approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. The board heard a presentation about the "Wall That Heals" exhibit scheduled for September 18‑21, 2025, but no formal action was taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a monthly treasurer report and a Polk County easement agreement. The session includes presentations from Salem Health regarding FCO warming centers and an update from USDA APHIS.

• Polk County Easement Agreement
• Salem Health check presentation to FCO warming centers
• USDA APHIS update
• Monthly Treasurer Report

The Board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from July 9 and July 16, 2025, and the consent calendar, each with both Commissioners voting yes. A Polk County Easement Agreement was also approved by motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 a.m.

• Approved agenda (both Commissioners voted yes)
• Approved minutes of July 9 & 16, 2025 (both Commissioners voted yes)
• Approved consent calendar (both Commissioners voted yes)
• Approved Polk County Easement Agreement (motion passed)

Tuesday Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to receive an update from the Assessor Department. The meeting also includes standard procedural approvals and a period for public comment.

• Assessor Department update provided by Valerie Patoine

The commissioners voted to approve the meeting agenda, with all members voting yes. They also approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting, again with a unanimous yes vote. No other actions or decisions were taken during the work session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider the approval of a consent calendar containing five contracts. These agreements involve behavioral health, school districts, and community corrections.

• Contract No. 25-121: Grant Agreement (Behavioral Health)
• Contract No. 25-122: Service Contract (Behavioral Health)
• Contract No. 25-123: Dallas School District
• Contract No. 25-125: Oregon Youth Authority
• Contract No. 25-127: Falls City School District

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar. Five contracts were approved, including a grant agreement and service contract for Behavioral Health, two outreach contracts with Dallas and Falls City School Districts, and a contract with the Oregon Youth Authority. No executive session was required and the meeting adjourned at 9:03 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 25-121 Grant Agreement (Rosana Warren, Behavioral Health)
• Approved Contract No. 25-122 Service Contract (Rosana Warren, Behavioral Health)
• Approved Contract No. 25-123 Dallas School District (Dana Goodale, Family & Community Outreach)
• Approved Contract No. 25-125 Oregon Youth Authority (Jodi Merritt, Community Corrections Director)
• Approved Contract No. 25-127 Falls City School District (Dana Goodale, Family & Community Outreach)

Tuesday Work Session

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive a sheriff's update and discuss a proposed speed zone. The meeting includes time for public comments on non-agenda items.

• Proposed speed zone on South Oak Grove Rd.
• Polk County Sheriff update from Mark Garton

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 24, 2025. The Board also approved, by consensus, a proposed 25 mph speed zone on South Oak Grove Road in response to increased traffic and resident complaints. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved 25 mph speed zone on South Oak Grove Rd (consensus)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a consent calendar item and present service awards. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session.

• Contract No. 25-116 with Eddy Heritage Farms, LLC for WIC nutrition counseling services
• Length of service awards for Mark Davis (20 years), Eric McAvoy (10 years), and Matt Wilson (10 years)

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from July 2 2025, and the consent calendar, each by unanimous vote. The Board also approved Polk County Contract No. 25‑1 16 with Eddy Heritage Farms, LLC (Public Health). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 2 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25‑1 16 with Eddy Heritage Farms, LLC

Tuesday Work Session

The Tuesday Work Session scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will discuss the master fee schedule and new job specifications. The board will also review several service contracts on the consent calendar.

• Master Fee Schedule & Resolution No 25-11
• New job specification, wage, and reclassification
• Contract No. 25-111 (Behavioral Health)
• Contract No. 25-112 (Behavioral Health)
• Contract No. 25-114 (City of Salem)

The Board approved and signed Resolution No. 25-11 concerning fees for services performed by county agencies, with a unanimous vote. It also adopted a new job specification and reclassification for a WIC Program Specialist, estimated to affect the FY25-26 budget by $2,200, by consensus. Three service contracts were approved under the consent calendar. The agenda, June 25 minutes, and consent calendar were each approved unanimously.

• Approved and signed Resolution No. 25-11 (fees for services) – unanimous vote
• Approved new job specification and reclassification for WIC Program Specialist – consensus
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-111 (Behavioral Health) – consent calendar
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-112 (Behavioral Health) – consent calendar
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-114 (City of Salem) – consent calendar
• Approved agenda – unanimous vote
• Approved minutes of June 25, 2025 – unanimous vote
• Approved consent calendar – unanimous vote

Tuesday Work Session

The Tuesday Work Session scheduled for July 1, 2025, has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and adopt the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The meeting includes decisions on employee reclassifications and several health and medical contracts.

• Resolution No. 25-10: Adoption of the FY2025-2026 Budget
• Contract No. 25-102: Amendment 6 to 24-36 with OHA (Behavioral Health)
• Contract No. 25-103: Medical Examiner
• Contract No. 25-109: Oregon Health Authority (Public Health)
• Polk County Jail 2025 Inspection Report

The Board unanimously approved the FY2025‑2026 budget and associated tax rates. It also approved a reclassification of an Appraiser II to Appraiser III and adopted a new Human Resources Generalist job specification with two reclassifications. Several county contracts and an inspection report were approved under the consent calendar. All agenda, minutes, and consent calendar items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2025‑2026 budget and tax rates (unanimous)
• Reclassified Appraiser II to Appraiser III effective July 1, 2025 (consensus)
• Adopted HR Generalist job specification and reclassified two employees (consensus)
• Approved contracts 25‑102 (Amendment 6), 25‑103, 25‑109 and inspection report (unanimous)

Tuesday Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session to review the master fee schedule for fiscal year 2025-26. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding an intergovernmental agreement between Polk County and the cities of Independence and Monmouth.

• Review of Master Fee Schedule FY25-26
• Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the cities of Independence, Monmouth, and Polk County

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 17, 2025. The Board also approved moving forward with the intergovernmental agreement between the cities of Independence, Monmouth and Polk County, pending final review by legal counsel. No other actions were taken; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved IGA pending final legal review (unanimous vote)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider year-end modifications to the 2024-2025 budget and Resolution No. 25-09. The meeting includes a consent calendar with several county contracts and membership updates.

• Year end modifications for 2024-2025 Budget & Resolution No. 25-09
• Contract No. 25-94: Employment Agreement for Greg Hansen
• Contract No. 25-99: River of Life House
• Contract No. 25-101: Amendment 1 to 23-49, DHS
• Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee Membership

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 11, 2025. It approved the consent calendar with changes, removing Contract No. 25‑99. The Board also adopted Resolution No. 25‑09 to increase and transfer appropriations for FY 2024‑2025 and approved several contracts, including Contract 25‑94, the Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee membership, and Contract 25‑101 Amendment 1.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (2‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved consent calendar with changes, removing Contract No. 25‑99 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑09 to increase and transfer appropriations for FY 2024‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 25‑94 Employment Agreement
• Approved Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee Membership
• Approved Contract No. 25‑101 Amendment 1 to 23‑49 (DHS)

Tuesday Work Session

The Polk County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review the selection of a workers' compensation insurance carrier. The meeting also includes standard procedural approvals and a period for public comment.

• Workers' compensation insurance carrier selection

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the June 10 meeting. It then voted to select SAIF as the county’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier under a fixed‑cost plan, despite a reported 22% premium increase of about $330,000. Both motions passed with both voting members in favor.

• Approved agenda (both voted yes)
• Approved June 10 minutes (both voted yes)
• Selected SAIF as workers’ compensation carrier, fixed‑cost plan (both voted yes)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider several service contracts and a variance support request for ambulance services. The meeting also includes the presentation of length of service awards to four employees.

• Ambulance Service Area Variance Support Request
• Behavioral Health Service Contracts No. 25-80, 25-81, 25-90, and 25-91
• Behavioral Health contract No. 25-92 with Western Oregon University
• New job specification and wage for Appraiser Trainee
• Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee membership

Tuesday Work Session

The Tuesday Work Session scheduled for June 10, 2025, has been canceled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee (LADPC)

The Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee will meet to adopt April 2025 minutes and receive updates on deflection and prevention programming. The meeting includes reports from various departments.

• Deflection Update
• Prevention Programming & Tall Cop Update
• Department Reports

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will review a local award for the Falls City Resource Center and an employee reclassification. The board is also considering several service and employment contracts and a road vacation order.

• Falls City Resource Center LOC Award & FCO Update
• Order No. 25-08, Hall Road Vacation
• Contract No. 25-74 with Providence Health Plan
• Contract No. 25-75 with Iris Telehealth Medical Group, PA
• Contract No. 25-76 with Northwest Human Services

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from May 28, 2025, and the consent calendar. They also approved the reclassification of a Health Services Analyst II to Management Analyst I. Additionally, the Board approved several service contracts covering community development, public health, and behavioral health services.

• Approved agenda (both commissioners voted yes)
• Approved minutes of May 28, 2025 (both commissioners voted yes)
• Approved consent calendar (both commissioners voted yes)
• Approved reclassification of Health Services Analyst II to Management Analyst I (consensus of the quorum)
• Approved Service Contract No. 25-72 (Austin McGuigan, Community Development)
• Approved Service Contract No. 25-73 (Rosana Warren, Public Health)
• Approved Service Contract No. 25-74 (Providence Health Plan)
• Approved Service Contract No. 25-75 (Iris Telehealth Medical Group, PA)

Tuesday Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss community support for state parks. The meeting also includes standard procedural approvals and a period for public comment.

• Presentation on community support for state parks by Justin Boyles

Commissioner Pope opened the meeting and the agenda was approved after Commissioner Mordhorst moved and Commissioner Pope seconded, with both commissioners voting yes. The minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting were similarly approved with both commissioners voting yes. No other resolutions, approvals, or rejections were recorded.

• Approved agenda (both commissioners voted yes)
• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (both commissioners voted yes)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will discuss general liability and property insurance for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also consider several service contracts and an employment agreement via the consent calendar.

• General Liability/Property Insurance FY2025-2026
• Contract No. 25-68, Service Contract (Behavioral Health)
• Contract No. 25-69, Service Contract (Behavioral Health)
• Contract No. 25-70, Marion County Health Department (Behavioral Health)
• Contract No. 25-71, Employment Agreement for Greg Hansen

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from May 21, 2025, and the consent calendar. They also unanimously approved the purchase of liability and property insurance for fiscal year 2025‑2026. Four service contracts and an employment agreement listed on the consent calendar were approved as well.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of liability and property insurance for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25‑68, Service Contract (Rosana Warren, Behavioral Health) (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25‑69, Service Contract (Rosana Warren, Behavioral Health) (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25‑70, Marion County Health Department (Rosana Warren, Behavioral Health) (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25‑71, Employment Agreement (Greg Hansen) (unanimous)

Tuesday Work Session

The Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss the proposed HUD FY26 budget impacts on local housing authorities and receive results from the Point in Time Count. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approving the agenda and minutes.

• HUD FY26 proposed budget impacts to local housing authorities
• Point in Time Count results presentation

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 20, 2025. It also granted Matt Hawkins, the Admin Services Director, signing authority for the sale documents of 945 SE Uglow Ave, Dallas, OR 97338. No other actions or decisions were taken during the session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Granted Matt Hawkins signing authority for 945 SE Uglow Ave sale (unanimous vote)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular Wednesday meeting to approve minutes, a consent calendar of contracts, and receive the monthly treasurer report. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Approval of monthly treasurer report by Steve Milligan
• Approval of seven consent calendar contracts including Multnomah Education Service District (Contract 25-59) and Hicks Striping & Curbing, LLC (Contract 25-65)
• Executive session under ORS 192.660

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the May 14 meeting, and the consent calendar, each by unanimous vote. The board also approved seven county contracts covering education services, public health, behavioral health, community development, an OHA amendment, curb and striping work, and a partnership with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-59, Multnomah Education Service District (Rosana Warren, Public Health)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-60, Juliette's House (Aaron Felton, District Attorney)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-62, Service Contract (Rosana Warren, Behavioral Health)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-63, Service Contract (Austin McGuigan, Community Development Director)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-64 (Amendment 17 to 23-109), OHA (Rosana Warren, Public Health)

Tuesday Work Session

The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and administrative items. The board will recognize Katrina Hanson with a Star Award.

• Star Award recognition for Katrina Hanson

The Board of Commissioners voted to approve the meeting agenda with all members in favor. They also approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other items were acted upon.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners meets for a regular session with a consent calendar that includes a solid waste fee increase ratification and a contract with the City of Dallas. Separate public meetings are announced for the Polk Extension Service District budget committee and the Homeless Prevention Advisory Council.

• Ratification of solid waste fee increase (Order No. 25-07, Brandt's Solid Waste)
• Contract with City of Dallas (Polk County Contract No. 25-57)
• Public meeting of Budget Committee for Polk Extension Service District at 11 a.m. on May 14
• Length of service award for Dana Patton (10 years)

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from May 7, 2025, and the consent calendar with unanimous votes. Under the consent calendar, the board approved Contract No. 25-57 with the City of Dallas and Order No. 25-07 ratifying Brandt’s Solid Waste increase. The board also recognized Dana Patton for ten years of service.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 25-57, City of Dallas
• Approved Order No. 25-07, Brandt’s Solid Waste Increase Ratification
• Recognized Dana Patton for 10 years of service

Tuesday Work Session

The Board of Commissioners meets for a routine work session with items including approval of the agenda, approval of minutes from April 29, and a public comment period. No substantive policy or financial actions are on the agenda. The meeting also notes upcoming meetings of the Budget Committee and Grand Ronde Sanitary District Board on May 21.

• Call to order and pledge of allegiance
• Public comments (3-minute limit, decorum rules)
• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from April 29, 2025
• Non-listed items under ORS 192.640

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 6, 2025 session. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 (unanimous vote)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve the consent calendar, which includes an Affirmative Action Plan & Equal Opportunity Employer Policy, a contract with the Oregon Health Authority (No. 25-54), and a contract with Benton County (No. 25-55) for the Sheriff's office. The board will also hear public comments, approve minutes from April 30, and convene in executive session under ORS 192.660. No public hearings or major policy decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of Affirmative Action Plan & Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
• Polk County Contract No. 25-54 with Oregon Health Authority
• Polk County Contract No. 25-55 with Benton County (Sheriff's office)
• Executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 30, 2025, each by unanimous vote. The consent calendar was also approved unanimously, covering three items: an affirmative action and equal employment policy, Contract No. 25-54 with the Oregon Health Authority, and Contract No. 25-55 with Benton County. All votes were recorded as yes by every commissioner present.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved affirmative action plan and equal employment policy (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-54 with Oregon Health Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-55 with Benton County (unanimous)

Tuesday Work Session

The Tuesday Work Session scheduled for May 6, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed during this session.

Polk County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC)

The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council will meet to review membership nominations and hold a conversation regarding juvenile justice and the Juvenile Responsibility Program (JRP). The body will also receive department reports.

• Membership nominations
• Juvenile Justice & JRP conversation
• Department reports

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation from ODOT regarding Hwy 22 and 51 and consider a jurisdictional transfer. The Board will also review several service contracts on the consent calendar.

• ODOT presentation on Hwy 22 & 51
• Order No. 25-06 regarding jurisdictional transfer
• Contract No. 25-47 with Liberty House
• Contract No. 25-48 with DOJ & Child Support Division
• Contract No. 25-52 with Marion County Health Department

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from April 23, 2025, and the consent calendar. The board also approved and signed Order No. 25‑06, surrendering jurisdiction over various roadways to the City of Independence. Additionally, six county contracts listed on the consent calendar were approved. The meeting was recessed to executive session before adjourning.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Order No. 25-06 jurisdictional transfer (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-47 with Liberty House (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-48 with DOJ & Child Support Division (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-49 with Deschutes County (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-52 with Marion County Health Department (unanimous)

Tuesday Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review and discuss the CAFFA Grant and Resolution No. 25-08, presented by Katlyn D’Agostini. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period for items not on the agenda.

• Discussion of CAFFA Grant & Resolution No. 25-08 – Katlyn D’Agostini
• Public comments on non-agenda items (3-minute limit)

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 15, 2025 session. They also approved and signed Resolution No. 25-08, confirming the county’s compliance with state property‑taxation requirements for fiscal year 2025‑2026. No other items were considered.

• Approved agenda (all voted yes)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 (all voted yes)
• Approved and signed Resolution No. 25-08 (all voted yes)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a revised tele-worksite/remote work policy and receive an update on Liberty House. They will also approve a consent calendar including multiple health-related contracts with Oregon Health Authority, Moda Health, Salem Health, and Cigna. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session. A budget committee meeting for FY 2025-2026 is announced for April 22-23.

• Revised tele-worksite/remote work policy presented by Matt Hawkins
• Liberty House update from Kameron Wolfer and Alison Kelley
• Consent calendar: contracts with Oregon Health Authority, Moda Health, Salem Health West Valley, Cigna Health & Life Insurance
• Executive session under ORS 192.660
• Budget Committee meeting April 22-23 for FY 2025-2026 budget

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from April 9, 2025, and the consent calendar. They also approved a revised tele‑worksite/remote work policy. Additionally, four health‑related contracts (Polk County Contract Nos. 25‑39, 25‑44, 25‑45, and 25‑42) were approved. All motions passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 9:39 a.m.

• Approved agenda (both voted yes)
• Approved minutes of April 9, 2025 (both voted yes)
• Approved consent calendar (both voted yes)
• Approved revised tele‑worksite/remote work policy (both voted yes)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25‑39 (Amendment 5 to 24‑36)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25‑44 (Amendment 2 to 15‑169)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25‑45 (Salem Health West Valley)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25‑42 (Cigna Health & Life Insurance Company)

Tuesday Work Session

This meeting has been cancelled. There are no items for discussion or decision at this session.

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing on a jurisdictional transfer to the City of Independence, reclassify an employee, and recognize service awards. The consent calendar includes a contract with PacificSource Community Solutions and a resolution on community dispute resolution. The meeting also announces a Budget Committee meeting on April 22–23 to discuss the FY2025–26 budget.

• Public hearing on jurisdictional transfer to the City of Independence (Item 8)
• Reclassification of an employee (Item 9)
• Polk County Contract No. 25-34 with PacificSource Community Solutions (Consent Calendar a)
• Polk County Resolution No. 25-07 on Community Dispute Resolution (Consent Calendar b)
• Announcement of Budget Committee meeting April 22–23, 2025 for FY2025–26 budget

The Board approved the agenda, the April 2 minutes, and the consent calendar. It then approved and signed Polk County Contract No. 25‑34 with PacificSource Community Solutions, a primary funding source for behavioral health. The Board also approved the reclassification of a Road Maintenance Worker to Heavy Equipment Operator, effective April 1, 2025. No decision was made on the jurisdictional transfer to the City of Independence; the hearing was deferred.

• Approved agenda (both commissioners voted yes)
• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 (both commissioners voted yes)
• Approved consent calendar with removal of item A (both commissioners voted yes)
• Approved and signed Polk County Contract No. 25‑34 with PacificSource (both commissioners voted yes)
• Approved Polk County Resolution No. 25‑07 (Community Dispute Resolution) (both commissioners voted yes)
• Reclassified Road Maintenance Worker to Heavy Equipment Operator (approved by consensus of the quorum)
• Deferred decision on jurisdictional transfer to City of Independence (no vote taken)

Tuesday Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to review a letter of support request from Jodi Merritt regarding JRP. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and a period for public comment.

• JRP letter of support request from Jodi Merritt

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 25, 2025 session. Commissioners voted yes on both items. The Board also approved, by consensus, a letter of support for the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council’s Justice Reinvestment formula grant application for 2025‑2027.

• Approved agenda (both voted yes)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2025 (both voted yes)
• Approved letter of support for LPSCC Justice Reinvestment grant (consensus of the quorum)

Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee (LADPC)

The Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from November 2024 through March 2025 and hear updates on the Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN), community events, and department reports. No new policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from November 2024, December 2024, February 2025, and March 2025
• BHRN (Behavioral Health Resource Network) update
• Community event update
• Department reports from committee staff

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items: call to order, public comments, approval of minutes, and a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month. The consent calendar is empty, and the board will also meet in executive session. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation with Abby Warren

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 26, 2025 by unanimous vote. They also approved and signed Proclamation No. 25-01 designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, again unanimously. No other actions were taken before adjournment at 9:19 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Proclamation No. 25-01 (unanimous)

Tuesday Work Session

The Tuesday Work Session of the Polk County Board of Commissioners scheduled for April 1, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice and standard procedural boilerplate regarding regular meetings and public comment periods.

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will consider a supplemental budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and Resolution No. 25-06, along with reclassification of an employee and consent calendar items including a franchise for a transfer station and appointments to the Property Value Appeals Board. The meeting also includes an executive session under ORS 192.660.

• Supplemental Budget FY24-25 & Resolution No. 25-06
• Ratification of Hearings Officer decision for a Transfer Station franchise
• Reclassification of an employee
• Property Value Appeals Board appointments: Michael Sewell and Timothy English
• Executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660

The Board adopted Resolution No. 25‑06 to increase revenues and appropriations for the Domestic Mediation Fund and County School Fund for FY 2024‑2025. The Board also approved the reclassification of a Management Analyst I to HS Quality and Analytics Coordinator, effective April 1, 2025, with an $18,000 budget impact. Additional items approved under the consent calendar included ratifying a franchise for a transfer station and appointing two members to the Property Value Appeals Board.

• Approved FY 2024‑25 supplemental budget (Resolution No. 25‑06) – unanimous vote
• Approved employee reclassification to HS Quality and Analytics Coordinator – consensus of the board
• Ratified franchise grant for a transfer station – approved under consent calendar
• Appointed Michael Sewell to Property Value Appeals Board – approved under consent calendar
• Appointed Timothy English to Property Value Appeals Board – approved under consent calendar
• Approved agenda – unanimous vote
• Approved minutes of March 19, 2025 – unanimous vote
• Approved consent calendar – unanimous vote

Tuesday Work Session

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a grant proposal for an after school program. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and a period for public comment.

• After school program grant proposal presented by Aleisha Preston

The Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the March 18 meeting, both by unanimous vote. It also approved a $30,000 request from Academia Early Learning Center to fund an after‑school program, citing the county’s low childcare access. No non‑listed items were considered.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 after‑school program grant from Economic Development Fund (unanimous)
• No non‑listed items considered

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting including approval of the consent calendar, which features Polk County Contract No. 25-28 with ODOT. They will also receive the monthly treasurer's report and convene an executive session under ORS 192.660. No public hearings or major policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Consent calendar includes Polk County Contract No. 25-28 with ODOT (Public Works Director Todd Whitaker)
• Monthly Treasurer’s Report by Steve Milligan
• Executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660 (no details provided)
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2025
• Public comments period for items not on the agenda (3-minute limit)

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from March 12, 2025, and the consent calendar. A motion was approved to award Potk County Contract No. 25‑28 to ODOT (vote tally not recorded). The meeting also featured the Treasurer’s monthly report and a brief executive‑session recess.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous vote)
• Approved Potk County Contract No. 25‑28 with ODOT (motion approved, vote not recorded)

Tuesday Work Session

The Polk County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a Tuesday work session with a purely procedural agenda. Items include call to order, approval of the agenda, approval of minutes from March 11, 2025, and time for public comments on non-agenda subjects. No major decisions, ordinances, or contracts are scheduled for discussion or action.

• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2025
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda (3-minute limit)
• Non-listed items may be considered pursuant to ORS 192.640

The Polk County Board of Commissioners held a brief Tuesday work session, approving the agenda and the minutes from March 11, 2025, by unanimous votes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only informational updates on a Department of Corrections budget hearing and House Bill 3158 testimony. The meeting adjourned at 9:09 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 (unanimous)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent calendar, including contract No. 25-25 with Whole Soul Therapy for behavioral health services, Order No. 25-04 appointing community mental health designees, and a new job specification for a Health Related Social Needs Program Specialist. The board will also recognize length-of-service awards and hold an executive session under ORS 192.660.

• Polk County Contract No. 25-25 with Whole Soul Therapy, LLC (Behavioral Health)
• Polk County Order No. 25-04 appointing designees of the Community Mental Health
• New job specification and wage for Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) Program Specialist
• Appointment of Jeremy Gordon as Property Value Appeals Board Clerk
• Length of service awards: Mark Overman (25 years) and Tami Stump (15 years)

The Polk County Board of Commissioners held a brief procedural meeting, approving the agenda, the minutes from March 5, 2025, and the consent calendar, all by unanimous vote. The board also recognized employees for years of service and approved several items under motion, including a contract, an order, a job specification, and an appointment. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 25-25 with Wtrole Soul Therapy, LLC
• Approved Order No. 25-04 appointing designees of Community Mental Health
• Approved new job specification and wage for HRSN Program Specialist
• Approved Jeremy Gordon as Property Value Appeals Board Clerk

Tuesday Work Session

This is a procedural work session. The Board will hear an update from the Public Works Department, approve previous meeting minutes, and take public comments on non-agenda items. No specific ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Public Works Department update from Todd Whitaker
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2025
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 25, 2025. The board received a Public Works Department update covering project completions, ODOT collaborations, a fish-bearing stream repair, a bridge consultant hire, and the 2025 spray program. No non-listed items were considered, and the meeting adjourned at 9:17 a.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote
• Approved the February 25, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote
• Heard a Public Works Department update on projects, ODOT work, bridge consultant, and spray program

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners meets on March 5, 2025, for a regular meeting with no substantive business on the agenda. The meeting includes call to order, announcements, public comments, approval of the agenda and minutes from February 26, and an executive session under ORS 192.660. The consent calendar is not applicable. The agenda is largely procedural.

• Public comments for items not on the agenda (3-minute limit)
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2025
• Executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660 (no specific subject listed)
• Announcement: Grand Ronde Sanitary District Board meeting on March 19, 2025 at 9:15 a.m.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners held a brief meeting, approving the agenda and the minutes from February 26, 2025, both by unanimous vote. Staff reported that a water main break in front of the Courthouse was quickly controlled, though the cause is still unknown. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 26, 2025 (unanimous)

Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee (LADPC)

The Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee is holding a regular meeting to adopt minutes from November 2024, December 2024, and February 2025, and to receive community event updates and department reports.

• Adoption of minutes from November 2024, December 2024, and February 2025
• Community event update
• Department reports

Tuesday Work Session

The Tuesday Work Session scheduled for March 4, 2025, has been canceled.

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will consider mid-year budget modifications and Resolution No. 25-05, and receive an update from the Dallas Chamber. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and an executive session under ORS 192.660.

• Mid-Year Budget Modifications & Resolution No. 25-05 – Greg Hansen
• Dallas Chamber Dues & Update – Sarrah McMaster
• Executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660
• Public comments (3-minute limit for items not on agenda)
• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 25-05, which modifies the current county budget, as presented by Administrative Officer Greg Hansen. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from February 19, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting recessed to executive session and adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Resolution No. 25-05 for mid-year budget modifications (unanimous)

Tuesday Work Session

The Board of Commissioners holds a work session with items including a District Attorney Department update from Aaron Felton and a financial support request for NWREC from Greg Hansen. A separate Compensation Committee meeting is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. to discuss elected officials' compensation for FY2025-2026. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from February 18, 2025, and public comment period.

• District Attorney Department update – Aaron Felton
• Financial support request for NWREC – Greg Hansen
• Compensation Committee meeting for elected officials FY2025-2026 at 9:30 a.m.
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025

The board approved $20,000 in funding for NWREC for FY2025-2026, following a recommendation from Administrative Officer Greg Hansen. The request was for $23,000, but the board voted unanimously to fund the lower amount. The meeting also included a district attorney update and approval of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved $20,000 funding for NWREC for FY2025-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 18, 2025 (unanimous)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a second reading of Polk County Ordinance No. 25-01, consider approval of the February 12, 2025, meeting minutes, and receive the monthly treasurer’s report. The meeting also includes public comments, agenda approval, and a scheduled executive session under ORS 192.660 before adjournment.

• Second reading of Polk County Ordinance No. 25-01
• Monthly treasurer’s report presented by Steve Milligan
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 12, 2025
• Executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660
• Public comments on items not on the agenda (3-minute limit)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Polk County Ordinance No. 25.01 after County Counsel read it into the record for the second time. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 12, 2025. The Treasurer presented his monthly report, and an announcement was made about an upcoming public Compensation Committee meeting.

• Approved Polk County Ordinance No. 25.01 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 12, 2025 (unanimous)

Tuesday Work Session

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and administrative items. The Board will approve minutes from February 4 and February 11, 2025, and present a Star Recognition Award to Brenda Dornbusch.

• Approval of February 4 and February 11, 2025 minutes
• Star Recognition Award for Brenda Dornbusch

The Polk County Board of Commissioners held a brief Tuesday work session, approving the agenda and the minutes from February 4 and February 11, 2025, both by unanimous vote. The board also presented a STAR Recognition Award to Brenda Dornbusch. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 4 and February 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Presented STAR Recognition Award to Brenda Dornbusch

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel matters and a contract with Benton County. The meeting includes length of service awards and a scheduled executive session.

• Polk County Contract No. 25-16 with Benton County (Dean Anderson, Information Services)
• Reclassification of an employee
• Length of service awards for Lee Warren (25 years), Jack Skiles (15 years), and Jennifer Borland (10 years)

The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on February 12, 2025, and approved the agenda, minutes from February 5, and the consent calendar, all by unanimous vote. They also approved a reclassification of an employee from Building Maintenance Worker I to II, effective February 1, 2025, with a fiscal impact of approximately $2,800 including PERS. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved employee reclassification from Building Maintenance Worker I to II (consensus)

Tuesday Work Session

The Polk County Board of Commissioners holds a work session featuring an update from the Community Corrections Department by Jodi Merritt. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, public comments, approval of agenda, and approval of minutes from January 21, 2025.

• Community Corrections Department update presented by Jodi Merritt

The Polk County Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They received an update from Community Corrections Director Jodi Merritt on staffing, caseloads, and legislative goals, and discussed public defender shortages with District Attorney Aaron Felton. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• No substantive decisions made; items were informational only

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hear the Polk County 6/30/2024 Audit presented by Brad Bengenheimer and Kathy Wilson. They will also consider approval of the consent calendar, which includes a contract amendment with the Oregon Health Authority and an appointment to the Fair Board. The meeting includes public comments, approval of prior minutes, and an executive session under ORS 192.660.

• Presentation of Polk County 6/30/2024 Audit by Brad Bengenheimer & Kathy Wilson
• Polk County Contract No. 25-14 (Amendment 15 to 23-109) with Oregon Health Authority for Public Health
• Polk County Order No. 25-05 appointing a member to the Fair Board
• Executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660
• Homeless Prevention Advisory Council (P.A.T.H.S.) meeting scheduled for February 12, 2025

The Board unanimously accepted the Polk County 6/30/2024 audit presented by SingerLewak, which included findings on an opioid settlement journal entry and budget overexpenditures. The Board also approved the agenda, minutes from January 29, 2025, and the consent calendar, which included a contract amendment with the Oregon Health Authority and an appointment to the Fair Board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted the 6/30/2024 Polk County Audit (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes of January 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved the consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Contract No. 25-14 (Amendment 15 to 23-109) with Oregon Health Authority (as part of consent calendar)
• Approved Polk County Order No. 25-05 appointing a member to the Fair Board (as part of consent calendar)

Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee (LADPC)

The Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee will meet to adopt previous minutes and receive updates on deflection and community events. The meeting also includes reports from various departments.

• Adoption of November and December 2024 minutes
• Deflection update
• Community event update
• Department reports

Tuesday Work Session

The Board of Commissioners holds a work session with mostly procedural items, including a call to order, public comments, agenda and minutes approval. The only substantive agenda item is a presentation from Sheriff Mark Garton providing an update on the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

• Polk County Sheriff Update – presentation by Mark Garton
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2025
• Public comments period for items not on agenda (3 minutes per speaker)

The Polk County Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal decisions beyond approving the agenda and prior minutes. The sheriff's office provided updates on the new dog kennel construction, a recent murder investigation, traffic safety data, and the deflection program, noting that $250k has been spent with only one successful deflection.

• Approved agenda (2-0)
• Approved minutes of January 28, 2025 (2-0)

Polk County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC)

The Polk County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council will open with attendance, approve November 2024 minutes, then receive a presentation on the 988 suicide prevention hotline. The council will also review and consider approving Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) progress reports, followed by departmental updates.

• 988 crisis hotline presentation
• JRI progress reports and possible approval
• Approval of November 2024 meeting minutes
• Department reports from member agencies

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on Ordinance No. 25-01, receive the monthly treasurer report, and consider a consent calendar including resolutions, an order, and a contract. The meeting also includes an executive session under ORS 192.660.

• Polk County Ordinance No. 25-01 (Morgan Smith)
• Polk County Monthly Treasurer Report (Steve Milligan)
• Polk County Resolution No. 25-02 (rules revisions)
• Polk County Resolution No. 25-04 (correction to Resolution No. 25-03)
• Polk County Contract No. 25-12 with PacificSource Community Solutions (Health Services)

The board approved the agenda, minutes, and consent calendar, which included several resolutions, orders, and contracts. The main substantive item was the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-01 to create the office of County Accountant. No final action was taken on this ordinance; it was only read into the record.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 25-01 creating County Accountant office
• Approved Resolution No. 25-02 (rules revisions) via consent calendar
• Approved Resolution No. 25-04 (correcting Resolution No. 25-03) via consent calendar
• Approved Order No. 25-02 (appointing Local Public Health Administrator) via consent calendar
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-02 (modifying Chapter 15) via consent calendar

Tuesday Work Session

This work session is entirely procedural: the Board will call the meeting to order, take public comments on non-agenda items, approve the agenda, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. No substantive decisions, ordinances, or contracts are scheduled for discussion or action.

• No substantive items; agenda is limited to administrative approvals and public comment.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners held a brief Tuesday work session, approving the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 9:02 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (passed by quorum)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2025 (passed by quorum)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially vote on a reclassification of employee Matt Hawkins, a fairgrounds operating levy via Resolution 25-03, and consent calendar items including a contract with Perrydale School District and speed restrictions on Black Rock Road. They will also hold an executive session under ORS 192.660. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes.

• Reclassification of employee Matt Hawkins
• Polk County Fairgrounds Operating Levy & Resolution No. 25-03
• Contract No. 25-08 with Perrydale School District (Family & Community Outreach)
• Order No. 25-02 imposing speed restrictions on Black Rock Road
• Executive session under ORS 192.660

The Board approved Resolution No. 25-03 for the Polk County Fairgrounds operating levy, along with a payroll clerk reclassification and the consent calendar. The meeting was brief, with no public comments and no executive session.

• Approved agenda (quorum vote)
• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 (quorum vote)
• Approved consent calendar (quorum vote)
• Approved reclassification of Payroll Clerk to Payroll Clerk II, effective Feb 1, 2025, with $3,200 fiscal impact (consensus)
• Approved and signed Resolution No. 25-03 for fairgrounds operating levy (quorum vote)
• Approved Contract No. 25-08 with Perrydale School District (under motion)
• Approved Order No. 25-02 imposing speed restrictions on Black Rock Road (under motion)

Tuesday Work Session

The Polk County Board of Commissioners holds a work session with the main item being a presentation on personnel rule revisions by Matt Hawkins. Other agenda items include approval of previous minutes and public comment. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed on this agenda.

• Personnel rule revisions presented by Matt Hawkins

The Polk County Board of Commissioners held a work session where they reviewed proposed revisions to the Personnel Rules. No formal vote was taken on the revisions; instead, the board discussed details, including bereavement leave definitions and a request for elected officials to sign the rules. The resolution approving the revisions is scheduled for the next Wednesday's consent calendar.

• Approved agenda (quorum vote)
• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025 (quorum vote)
• Reviewed proposed Personnel Rules revisions; no vote, resolution scheduled for consent calendar

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Board will consider approval of a consent calendar that includes an employment agreement (Contract No. 25-04) with Administrative Officer Greg Hansen. They also will vote on reclassifying an employee, Matt Hawkins. The agenda is mostly procedural, including approval of minutes and a public comment period.

• Consent Calendar: Polk County Contract No. 25-04, Employment Agreement with Greg Hansen
• Reclassification of employee Matt Hawkins

The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on January 15, 2025, with Commissioner Pope absent. They approved the agenda, the minutes from January 8, 2025, and the consent calendar. The board also approved the reclassification of a Deputy District Attorney I to Deputy District Attorney II, effective January 1, 2025, with a fiscal impact of approximately $5,000 including PERS contribution. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (quorum vote)
• Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 (quorum vote)
• Approved consent calendar (quorum vote)
• Approved reclassification of Deputy District Attorney I to II (consensus)

Tuesday Work Session

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners held a brief Tuesday meeting, approving the agenda and the minutes from January 7, 2025, both by unanimous vote. Public Works Director Todd Whitaker provided updates on upcoming road repairs, a potential road closure, and a temporary 25 MPH speed zone on Black Rock Rd, which Commissioner Gordon supported. No formal decisions were made on these road items.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 (unanimous)

Wednesday BOC Meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to gather comments on placing a local option tax for a Fairgrounds/Event Center on the May 13, 2025 ballot. The board will also discuss a Solid Waste Transfer Facility Franchise. Consent items include resolutions designating meeting times and official newspapers.

• Public hearing on Fairgrounds/Event Center local option tax for May 2025 ballot
• Discussion of Solid Waste Transfer Facility Franchise application
• Polk County Resolution No. 25-01 designating regular public meeting times and dates
• Polk County Order No. 25-01 designating official newspapers for public notices

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously directed staff to proceed with placing a local option tax for the Fairgrounds/Event Center on the May 13, 2025 ballot. The board also unanimously designated a hearings officer for a solid waste transfer facility franchise application. No public comment was made at the morning hearing, but one person spoke in support at the evening hearing.

• Directed staff to proceed with placing local option tax on May 2025 ballot (unanimous)
• Designated hearings officer for solid waste transfer facility franchise application (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)

Tuesday Work Session

This Tuesday work session agenda consists of routine procedural items: call to order, public comments, approval of the agenda, and approval of the minutes from December 31, 2024. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for this meeting. The agenda also includes notices of upcoming public hearings on January 8, 2024 (year as printed) regarding a fairgrounds/event center local option tax and a solid waste transfer facility franchise, but those are not agenda items for this session.

• Approval of minutes from December 31, 2024
• Public comment period for non-agenda items (3-minute limit)
• Notice of public hearing on Fairgrounds/Event Center local option tax for May 13, 2025 ballot (hearing scheduled for Jan 8, 2024 as printed)
• Notice of public meeting to designate a Hearings Officer for a Solid Waste Transfer Facility Franchise application (also Jan 8, 2024 as printed)

The board unanimously approved the reappointment of Jock Dalton to the Polk County Forestland Classification Committee. The meeting also included public comment on the 4H and Extension Budget Committee budget and auditing concerns, and approval of the agenda and prior minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Jock Dalton to Forestland Classification Committee (unanimous)