Curry County public meetings in 2023

Business Meeting

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a business meeting with a consent agenda, a public hearing on amending the county fee schedule, and discussion/action items including contracts for Rural Roots and ODOT, and animal control services. The meeting also includes an executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h).

• Public hearing on amendment to County Fee Schedule (County Clerk)
• Rural Roots Contract (Pg. 83)
• ODOT Agreement – N. Bank Rogue River Rd. (Pg. 91)
• Animal Control Service (Pg. 109)
• Consent agenda includes new hires and appointments

The Board of Commissioners approved amendments to the County Clerk's fee schedule and an ODOT agreement for N. Bank Rogue River Road. The Consent Agenda was approved, including several new hires and board appointments. No public comments were made during the fee schedule hearing.

• Approved proposed fees for the Curry County Clerk’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved ODOT ER Agreement for N. Bank Rogue River Road (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Department of Administrative Services for signatory authority (unanimous)
• Approved SPIRE Grant for Aquatic Safety (unanimous)
• Appointed Fair Board Member Donaldson (unanimous)
• Appointed Flood Hazard Administrator (unanimous)
• Appointed Mountain Drive Special District Member (unanimous)
• Approved new hires Donaldson, Srimongkol, and Romsa (unanimous)

BOC-DCO Meeting Public

The Curry County Board will discuss Animal Control issues and review recommendations from the Transient Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.

• Discussion of Animal Control matters
• Review of Transient Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommendations

The meeting consisted of discussions regarding animal control, lodging tax oversight, opioid funding, rules of order, commissioner goals, and county finances. No motions were made and no formal actions were decided.

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee will meet to discuss the Finance Department's progress and review departmental budget revisions. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Fair Supplemental Budget.

• Review of Finance Department progress
• Discussion of departmental budget revisions
• Review of Fair Supplemental Budget

Business Meeting - Held at City of Brookings - 9AM

The Board of Commissioners will review the county credit card policy and discuss a draft ordinance regarding harm reduction sites. The meeting also includes discussion on the PIO/Grant Manager job description and animal control updates.

• Review of Credit Card Policy and order
• Discussion of 2022 Draft Ordinance and Code for Harm Reduction Sites
• Discussion regarding Smith River National Recreation Area draft letter
• Review of PIO/Grant Manager Job Description
• Update on Animal Control and Pet Friendly County survey

The Board of Commissioners prohibited the HIV Alliance from providing services and paraphernalia at the Brookings County Building. The board also approved a new credit card policy and authorized the creation of a PIO/Grant Manager position.

• Approved Credit Card Policy — Guidelines, Procedures and Expectations for Credit Card Holders (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of PIO/Grant Manager position (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Alcorn to Fair Board open position #5 (Unanimous)
• Directed Director of County Operations to inform HIV Alliance they are no longer permitted to provide services and paraphernalia at the Brookings County Building (Unanimous)
• Directed Director of County Operations to find building options for kennel spaces
• Directed Director of County Operations and Economic Development Director to create a 'Pet Friendly' County resolution
• Tabled Smith River National Recreation Area letter of support
• Tabled purchase of spray truck pending more information and bids

Board Of Commissioners

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will discuss a grant application for the 2023-2025 Curry Coast Accessibility Assessment of Lodging Facilities and Trails. The project involves an audit of lodging and trails to improve access for people with disabilities.

• Travel Oregon Grant Application: $20,000 requested for accessibility audits
• Proposed audit of 20 lodging establishments in Brookings, Gold Beach, and Port Orford
• Project scope includes identifying barriers in trails from Crissey Field to Floras Lake

The Board of Commissioners approved signature authority for the Director of County Operations regarding Travel Oregon’s Competitive Grants 2023-2025. The meeting also included updates from the Treasurer, Sheriff, and County Clerk.

• Approved signature authority for Travel Oregon’s Competitive Grants 2023-2025 to the Director of County Operations (unanimous)

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement and a supplemental budget for Code Enforcement Administrative services. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Supplemental Budget - Code Enforcement - Administrative

The Board ratified the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Teamsters. Commissioners also approved the execution of supplemental budgets for Code Enforcement funds to support specific positions.

• Ratified CBA for Teamsters (2-0)
• Approved execution of supplemental budgets for Code Enforcement subject to specific conditions of use (2-0)

Joint Fair/BOC Workshop

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will discuss the distinction between the Fairgrounds and Event Center, compliance with county policy, roles and responsibilities, strategic planning, and redevelopment plans.

• Discussion on compliance with county policy
• Strategic plan for the Event Center on the Beach

BOC-DCO Meeting Public

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss courthouse security and finance policy. The agenda also includes items regarding Port Orford Airport Road and county lands, as well as animal control.

• Courthouse Security discussion
• Port Orford – Airport Road, County Lands item
• Animal Control discussion
• Finance Policy review

Business Meeting

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss applications for the Fair Board vacancy and review a new policy regarding the receipt of funds. The agenda also includes several items for approval, such as committee disbanding and staff appointments.

• Review of A. Gaddis-Parker and C. Harwell applications for Fair Board vacancy
• Discussion of Receipt of Funds Policy
• Approval of IT Director Philip Dickson to receive a $5,000 credit card limit
• Disbanding of Ambulance Service Area Advisory, Parks & Recreation, Solid Waste & Recycling, and Veterans’ Advisory committees
• Promotion of M. Plagge from Economic Development Assistant to Economic Development Administrator

The Board of Commissioners voted to reject a proposed revised employment contract for Becky Crockett. They also approved an updated Financial Policy and declared November 24, 2023, as a holiday for all employees.

• Rejected proposed revised employment contract with Becky Crockett (2-1)
• Approved updated Financial Policy (unanimous)
• Declared Friday following Thanksgiving as a holiday for all employees (unanimous)
• Cancelled November 16 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Fair Board Vacancy item
• Approved October 19, 2023 Business Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved IT Director credit card (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of M. Plagge (unanimous)

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the Nelson Research Levy Survey and prepare for an upcoming Fair Board Workshop. The agenda also includes commissioner updates.

• Nelson Research – Levy Survey

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting to receive updates on LCOG Financial Services, Public Works, and Animal Control. The agenda also includes a review of upcoming meetings and commissioner updates.

• LCOG Financial Services Update
• Public Works update
• Animal Control Recap

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review a presentation on the Curry Transportation System Plan. The meeting also includes discussions regarding an employee life insurance proposal and parks expansion.

• Curry Transportation System Plan presentation by Kittleson & Associates
• Proposal for Nippon Life Benefits Employee Life Insurance Plan
• Parks Expansion and Department Change discussion
• Management of Brookings Social Security Bar by County Parks
• Adoption of several position descriptions and personnel actions

The Board of Commissioners approved a new employee life insurance plan and moved the management of County Parks to the Facilities and Maintenance Department. The Board also authorized a lease agreement for the Brookings Social Security Bar and approved a letter to the Oregon Department of Forestry.

• Approved change to Nippon Life Benefits for employee life insurance (unanimous)
• Approved moving Curry County Parks under Facilities and Maintenance Department effective Oct 23, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with DSL for Brookings Social Security Bar (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Oregon Department of Forestry regarding Senate Bill 80 Wildfire Hazard Map (unanimous)
• Approved October 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted position descriptions for Deputy Clerk I, Electronic Records Specialist, Economic Development, Corrections Sergeant, and Department Specialist II (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of V. James and re-hire of B. Crockett (unanimous)
• Approved signatory authority for Deputy Treasurer (unanimous)

Budget Committee Meeting at 1PM

The Budget Committee will meet to discuss progress within the Finance Department and review revisions to departmental budgets. No specific votes or final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Review of Finance Department progress
• Discussion of departmental budget revisions

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the future of county parks and receive a financial services update from LCOG. The agenda also includes commissioner updates and other business.

• Discussion regarding the future of County Parks
• LCOG Financial Services Update

Business Meeting

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a business meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including dissolving code enforcement and reassigning positions, appointing a representative to a federal energy task force, and approving a cooperative services agreement with the Department of Agriculture. The agenda also includes consent items such as approving minutes, contracts, and a resolution ending the local emergency for the Anvil Fire.

• Dissolution of Code Enforcement & Reassignment of Positions
• Appoint Representative to BOEM Intergovernmental Energy Task Force
• Cooperative Services Agreement with Department of Agriculture
• Approve contract with Advanced Automatic Doors – Courthouse
• Approve Resolution ending Local Emergency – Anvil Fire

The Board of Commissioners formally opposed the BOEM wind energy project and appointed Commissioner Trost as the task force representative. The Board also voted to dissolve the Code Enforcement Department and approve a cooperative agreement with the USDA.

• Opposed harvesting of wind energy off the coast of Curry County (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Trost as BOEM Task Force Representative (unanimous)
• Dissolved Code Enforcement Department and reassigned positions (unanimous)
• Terminated unemployment of Jordon Green immediately (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Service Agreement with the USDA (unanimous)
• Amended Agenda Item Policy regarding meeting day and time (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution ending Local Emergency for Anvil Fire (unanimous)
• Tabled Fair Board Appointment

BOC-DCO Meeting Public

This meeting includes no substantive decisions or discussions; it is procedural boilerplate.

BOC-DCO Meeting Public

The Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting to receive an update on the AOC District 4 Meeting. The agenda also includes follow-up discussions regarding Code Enforcement, the Finance Department, and county priorities.

• Update on AOC District 4 Meeting
• Follow-up on Code Enforcement, Finance Department, and Priorities

Business Meeting - Held In Port Orford

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a timber sale contract for the Airport Road property and updates regarding the Port Orford Transfer Station. The meeting also includes discussions on BOEM wind energy public comments and an update on the Anvil Fire.

• Timber Sale Contract for Airport Road property
• Purchase of Solartech Message Boards
• Transfer of employee L. Akbar to the Assessor’s Office
• Transfer of a vehicle from the Sheriff to Emergency Management
• Amendment of agenda procedures regarding submission and publication deadlines

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the purchase of Solartech Message Boards and personnel and vehicle transfers. The board instructed counsel to begin dialogue regarding the Port Orford Transfer Station and to draft a letter of disapproval for the BOEM Wind Energy project.

• Approved minutes for September 6 and September 15, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Solartech Message Boards (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to agenda procedures (unanimous)
• Approved employee transfer for L. Akbar (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle transfer from Sheriff to Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Instructed Counsel to begin dialogue with CTR regarding Port Orford Transfer Station structure
• Instructed Counsel to draft letter of disapproval for BOEM Wind Energy project

Emergency Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a resolution declaring a Local State of Emergency due to the Anvil Fire. The resolution proposes authorizing full activation of the Emergency Operations Center and directing the Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management Department to secure persons and property.

• Resolution to declare a Local State of Emergency regarding the Anvil Fire
• Authorization for full activation of the Emergency Operations Center

The Curry County Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting to address the Anvil Fire. The Board voted unanimously to request assistance from the State Fire Marshall.

• Approved request for State Fire Marshall assistance for the Anvil Fire (unanimous)

BOC-DCO Meeting Public

The Board of Commissioners and the Director of County Operations will hold a meeting on September 15, 2023. The provided notice contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and location.

Workshop - Held in Brookings

The Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to continue discussions regarding the return of local public health and mental health authority from the Oregon Health Authority to the County. This follows previous 2021 resolutions that transferred these responsibilities to the state.

• Workshop presentation on Public Health
• Workshop presentation on Mental Health
• Discussion regarding the reversal of Resolution R2021-11 and Resolution R2021-12

BOC - DCO Meeting at 11:00 AM

The Board of Commissioners and the Director of County Operations will hold a meeting at the EOC in Gold Beach. This notice is provided for informational purposes only.

Business Meeting at 9:00 AM - to be held in Brookings

The Board of Commissioners will review an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Brookings regarding building services. The agenda also includes several consent items for hiring staff and approving various county contracts and fees.

• Updated MOU with City of Brookings – Building Services
• Hire Deputy Treasurer N. Vicino
• Re-hire IT Director P. Dickson
• Approve bid to Dustin Watson Construction for Veterans Building
• Approve contract with Nutrien Solutions

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda including several personnel hires and service contracts. A resolution for Constitution Week was also approved. No action was taken on the updated MOU with the City of Brookings.

• Hired Deputy Treasurer N. Vicino
• Re-hired IT Director P. Dickson
• Re-hired Assistant VCO A. Pitman
• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolutions
• Approved Annual GovPilot Service Fee
• Approved bids to Hicks Striping & Curbing and Dustin Watson Construction
• Approved contract with Nutrien Solutions
• Approved Constitution Week Resolution

BOC-DCO Meeting at 11:30 AM

The Board of Commissioners and Director of County Operations will hold a meeting at the EOC in Gold Beach. This notice is provided for informational purposes only.

Workshops at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM

The Board of Commissioners will hold workshops to review Ordinance 23-03 regarding prohibited camping in unincorporated areas. The sessions will also include a presentation on warming center policies from the Cities of Brookings and Coos Bay.

• Presentation on Camping Regulations (Ordinance 23-03, HB 3115, and ORS 195.500)
• Presentation on City of Brookings Warming Center Policy
• Presentation on City of Coos Bay Warming Center & Shelter Policy

BOC-DCO Meeting Public

The Board of Commissioners will discuss TLT distribution changes from a previous July meeting and receive an update on the Nelson Research proposal. The agenda also includes a fee waiver for the City of Brookings.

• TLT Distribution Changes from July 19th BOC Meeting
• Update on Nelson Research Proposal
• Fee Waiver for City of Brookings

BOC-DCO Meeting Public

The Board of Commissioners and Director of County Operations will hold a meeting on August 17, 2023. This notice is provided for informational purposes only.

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review a proposed ordinance regarding the retail sale of animals and an update to the employee travel per diem rate. The agenda also includes discussions on digital asset RFPs, grant applications, and creating new job descriptions for code enforcement and community resources.

• Public hearing for third reading of ordinance on retail sale of animals
• Proposed update to employee travel per diem rate to $59 per day
• Adoption of Facilities Technician position description
• Request for Proposal regarding Digital Assets and Destination Management Plan
• Review of Travel Oregon 2023-2025 Competitive Grant Application

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to appeal Measure 110 and adopted an ordinance regarding the retail sale of animals. Other actions included approving a digital assets RFP and applying for a Travel Oregon competitive grant.

• Approved Resolution to appeal Measure 110 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance for Retail Sale of Animals and adoption of Article Four, Division Three of County Code (unanimous)
• Approved Request for Proposal for digital assets (unanimous)
• Approved application for Travel Oregon 2023-2025 Competitive Grants (unanimous)
• Approved proposed job descriptions for salary classifications (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including hire of Legal Assistant Lisa Humiston and promotion of Jeremy Barto (unanimous)
• Approved ODOT Application CP/GE-2301 and agreements 35417 and 35573 (unanimous)
• Approved updated Local Public Safety Coordinating Bylaws and Suicide Awareness Proclamation (unanimous)

BOC-DCO Meeting Public

The Board of Commissioners and Director of County Operations will hold a meeting on Thursday, August 10, 2023. The provided notice contains only the meeting time and location details.

Workshop

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the possibility of taking back administration of public and mental health services. These responsibilities were previously transferred to the Oregon Health Authority via resolutions in 2021.

• Presentation regarding Public & Mental Health administration
• Discussion on reversing the transfer of local public health authority to the Oregon Health Authority

BOC-DCO Meeting Public

The provided notice is a procedural announcement for a meeting of the Curry County Board of Commissioners and Director of County Operations. The document contains no specific topics, decisions, or discussion items for this session.

Workshop

The Board of Commissioners will review a presentation regarding the potential management of the Social Security Bar by Curry County Parks. The Board must determine whether to enter into a lease or contract with the City of Brookings for these management services.

• Presentation on Social Security Bar management

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a second reading on an ordinance to restrict the sale of animals in retail establishments to those sourced from legitimate organizations. The board is also reviewing a contract with Salvadors Rock Work and a proposal from Nelson Research.

• Second reading of ordinance restricting retail sale of animals
• Approval of contract with Salvadors Rock Work
• Review of proposal from Nelson Research
• Public hearing for ODOT Application CP/GE-2301

The Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance regarding the retail sale of animals with specific amendments to breeder and broker definitions. The board also approved contracts with Salvadors Rock Work and Nelson Research. Four sets of previous meeting minutes were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved contract with Salvadors Rock Work (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance, Retail Sale of Animals with amendments to Section 4.03.020 (unanimous)
• Accepted proposal from Nelson Research (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2023 Business Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2023 BOC-DCO Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 20, 2023 BOC-DCO Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 27, 2023 BOC-DCO Meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The proposed action would allow the Oregon Department of Transportation to place stone embankment on the beach below US Hwy 101 at MP 304.05.

• Application CP/GE – 2301: Amendment to Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance
• Statewide Planning Goal 18 Exception (Beaches and Dunes)
• Stone embankment project by ODOT at US Hwy 101, MP 304.05

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting to discuss commissioner updates and the Flat Fire. No specific decisions or formal actions are listed on this agenda.

• Commissioner Updates
• Flat Fire discussion

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Board of Commissioners and the Director of County Operations will hold a meeting on July 20, 2023. The agenda provided contains only public notice information and does not list specific items for discussion or decision.

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss local government pension proposals, social security management, and the reversion of several ordinances. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding community development block grants and a proposed ordinance for the retail sale of animals.

• Public hearing: 2023 Community Development Block Grant – Langlois Water District
• Public hearing: CDBG Small Business and Microenterprise Grant Program
• First reading of ordinance regarding the retail sale of animals
• Discussion of LGPS Proposal
• Service award for Sgt. Jason Thien (5 years of service)

The Board of Commissioners partially activated the county's emergency operations center and rescinded a transient lodging tax ordinance. The board also adopted an LGPS proposal and terminated the at-will employment of Monica Ward.

• Adopted LGPS Proposal (unanimous)
• Rescinded Ordinance 20-02 and reverted County Code article eight, Division one and two (unanimous)
• Terminated at-will employment of Monica Ward (unanimous)
• Authorized partial activation of the emergency operations center (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Ida Swank as Part Time Accounting Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Brandy Allen (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Credit Card Changes (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for meetings on July 5, July 7, June 30, and July 6 (unanimous)

BOC-DCO Meeting Public

Curry County Board of Commissioners and Director of County Operations will hold an informational public meeting with no specific decisions to be made.

Executive Session

The Board of Commissioners scheduled an executive session for July 7, 2023. The agenda contains only a procedural reference to Oregon Revised Statute 192.660(2)(b) and does not list specific topics for discussion.

The Board of Commissioners met in executive session and voted to terminate Summer Matteson immediately.

• Approved immediate termination of Summer Matteson (unanimous)

BOC-DCO Meeting Public

The Board of Commissioners and Director of County Operations will hold a meeting at the EOC in Gold Beach. This notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not list specific discussion items.

Business Meeting at 9AM

The Board of Commissioners will review a proposed fee schedule for communications tower facilities and an amendment to the County Public Records Request Policy. The meeting also includes decisions on a consulting contract and animal control services.

• Adopting a 2023 fee schedule for Communications Tower Facilities
• Amending the Curry County Public Records Policy
• Contract approval with Richard K. Hayashi for consulting services
• Approval of the 2023-2024 Master Payroll
• Acceptance of a grant for the Aquatic Safety Program

The Board of Commissioners approved a fee schedule for communication towers and amended the County Public Records Request Policy. They also authorized a contract for consulting services and the issuance of an RFP for animal control services.

• Approved Public Transit Grant Agreement with ODOT #35572 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 Master Payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Aquatic Safety Program grant acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved public agency towers and systems fee schedule subject to municipality agreements (unanimous)
• Rescinded Order #20555 and adopted amendments to Public Records Request Policy (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Richard K. Hayashi for consulting services (unanimous)
• Instructed Counsel to send out RFP for animal control (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 21 and June 28, 2023 meetings (unanimous)

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and the Director of County Operations will hold a meeting for informational purposes. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in this notice.

Special Meeting at 9AM

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will decide on the FY 2023-2024 budget, property taxes, and adopt new camping regulations.

• Approve resolutions for Curry County Public Transit Service District Budget for FY 2023-2024
• Adopt Ordinance Regarding Article Six Division Eleven on Camping Regulations
• Approve Yearly Insurance Renewals – CIS & SAIF

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2023-2024 county and public transit budgets, including property tax impositions. The Board also adopted an ordinance regarding prohibited camping and approved several consent items including insurance renewals.

• Approved credit card for Aquatic Safety Program (Unanimous)
• Approved fund transfer for CCSO Vehicle Replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved yearly insurance renewals for CIS & SAIF (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 Curry County Public Transit Service District Budget and appropriations (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023-2024 County Budget and appropriations (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution imposing property taxes for 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance adopting Article six, Division eleven of Curry County Code regarding prohibited camping (Unanimous)

Business Meeting at 9AM

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will discuss and adopt budgets, approve minutes from previous meetings, and consider reclassification of positions in the Assessor's Office.

• Adopting budget for 4-H and Extension Service District for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Approving Brandy Allen to work with ADPEP as Tobacco Specialist Grant
• Reclassification of positions in the Assessor's Office

The Board of Commissioners denied an appeal filed by Jonathan Giska regarding the Arizona Ranch RV Park. The Board also approved the 2023-2024 budget for the Curry County 4-H and Extension Service District and various consent agenda items. A discussion on reclassifying Assessor's Office positions was tabled.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 budget for Curry County 4-H and Extension Service District (unanimous)
• Denied appeal A-2301 filed by Jonathan Giska regarding Arizona Ranch RV Park (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to PSU IGA and Task Order #2 (unanimous)
• Tabled reclassification of positions and revised descriptions for the Assessor's Office
• Approved CCPTSD and ODOT Agreement 35454 (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Jackson County for Property Tax Collection Services (unanimous)
• Approved IGA Services Contract #DOR-179-23 for Map Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Lobster Creek Park Host (unanimous)

Budget Adoption Hearing for 4H Extension Service District at 9A

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will adopt the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and impose a property tax rate of $0.1021 per thousand dollars of assessed value.

• Adoption of the $1,461,557 budget for Curry County 4-H and Extension Service District
• Imposition of a property tax rate of $0.1021 per $1000 of assessed value

Budget Committee Meeting at 9AM

The Budget Committee will meet to conduct discussions and provide recommendations regarding the county budget. The agenda also includes a review of the Curry County Public Transit Service District.

• Curry County Public Transit Service District review
• Budget committee discussion and recommendations

Workshop At 2PM

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will discuss Curry County Road Department operations and may consider other matters as allowed by ORS 192.640(1). The agenda is mostly procedural.

• Discussion on Curry County Road Department operations

Business Meeting At 9AM

The Board of Commissioners will consider several grants and budget supplements during the consent agenda. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding the Planning Commission and an appeal of a Planning Commission decision.

• $485,000 Community Wildfire Reduction Grant from OSFM
• $2,500 Roundhouse Foundation grant for Juvenile Department
• $10,000 Allcare Health grant for Juvenile Department
• Ordinance second reading regarding Planning Commission citizen involvement
• Giska Appeal (A-2301) of Arizona Ranch RV Park approval

The Board of Commissioners approved several grants for wildfire reduction and juvenile services. They adopted an ordinance designating the Planning Commission as the Citizen Committee for Involvement and directed staff to finalize a decision regarding the Arizona Ranch RV Park appeal.

• Approved $485,000 Community Wildfire Reduction Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 Roundhouse Foundation grant for Juvenile Department (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 Allcare Health grant for Juvenile Department (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Douglas County for juvenile detention (unanimous)
• Approved hire orders for Litter Patrol (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budgets for County Fair and Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance designating Planning Commission as Citizen Committee for Involvement (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare final order for Giska Appeal (A-2301) regarding Arizona Ranch RV Park (unanimous)

Budget Committee Meeting At 1PM

The Budget Committee will meet to conduct discussions and provide recommendations regarding the county budget. The agenda also includes updates on human resources and payroll.

• Human Resources and Payroll updates
• Budget Committee discussion and recommendations

Emergency Meeting at 1:30PM

The Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting to address several administrative items. The agenda includes discussions on allocating American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds and extending specific county positions.

• Allocating ARP Funds
• Extension of Director of County Operations and Assistant Positions
• Adoption of County Policy Regarding Use of Technology and Storage

The Board of Commissioners allocated all remaining American Rescue Plan funds to current county services. The board also extended two staff positions and adopted new IT policies regarding technology and storage.

• Allocated all remaining and undistributed ARP Funds to current County services (unanimous)
• Extended Director of County Operations position to Mr. Fitzgerald (unanimous)
• Extended County Counsel’s assistant position to Rabiah (unanimous)
• Adopted Curry County IT policies regarding media, technology, and storage (unanimous)

Business Meeting At 9AM

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the Planning Commission and a land use appeal. The agenda also includes personnel actions and an executive session to consider employment matters.

• Public hearing: Planning Commission as Citizen Committee for Involvement
• Public hearing: Appeal A-2301 (Giska Appeal of Planning Commission Decision)
• Public hearing: AD-2228 Arizona Ranch RV Park
• Personnel actions including new hires for Administrative Assistant and County Surveyor
• Approval of a computer for the Assessor’s Office

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including new hires and a computer purchase. A public hearing regarding the Arizona Ranch RV Park appeal was held and the record was left open for seven days.

• Approved hire of N. Tippetts, Administrative Assistant (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of J. Green (Unanimous)
• Approved hire of S. Fein, County Surveyor (Unanimous)
• Approved computer for Assessor’s Office with TSG and Excel (Unanimous)
• Voted to close hearing on Appeal A-2301 (Arizona Ranch RV Park) and leave record open for seven days (Unanimous)

Emergency Meeting At 2PM

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution declaring a local emergency in Curry County and requesting a Governor's Declaration of a State of Emergency. The action was taken to seek additional help for the county.

• Approved resolution declaring local emergency and requesting Governor's State of Emergency declaration (unanimous)

Business Meeting At 9AM

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several appointments, personnel actions, and fund transfers. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding an amendment to the FLAP Project for Jerry’s Flat Road.

• Amendment to FLAP Project — Jerry’s Flat Road
• Transfer of funds for vehicle replacement for CCSO
• Credit card limit increase for CCSO
• Approval of Park Host Agreement for Boice Cope Park
• Appointment to Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board

The board unanimously approved an amendment to the Federal Lands Access Program project for Jerry's Flat Road. They also approved the consent agenda, including appointments, a re-hire, a position description, fund transfers, a credit card limit increase, and a park host agreement. A motion to delegate authority for a mutual aid agreement with Brookings School District to Commissioner Trost passed unanimously. The board then entered executive session to discuss employment of a public officer.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments, re-hire, position description, fund transfers, credit card limit increase, and park host agreement (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to FLAP project for Jerry's Flat Road (unanimous)
• Delegated authority to accept mutual aid agreement with Brookings School District to Commissioner Trost (unanimous)
• Entered executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(a) to consider employment of a public officer

Business Meeting At 9AM (Note

The Board of Commissioners will review a presentation by Oregon Strong, LLC and consider several items for approval via the consent agenda. Discussion is also scheduled regarding the County Assessment Function Funding Assistance (CAFFA) Grant for 2023-2024.

• Presentation by Steve Beyerlin of Oregon Strong, LLC
• Acceptance of SWCA proposal to update Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Resolution of donation acceptance for Suicide Awareness and Prevention Council
• Discussion of CAFFA Grant 2023-2024
• Orders ending Local Emergency Declarations R2023-01 and R2023-02

Special Meeting At 1PM (Note

The Curry County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on two items: appointing a North County member to the Budget Committee and designating an additional authorized signature for Umpqua Bank accounts. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Appoint North County member to Budget Committee
• Designate additional authorized signature for Umpqua Bank accounts

Workshop At 1PM

The Board of Commissioners is holding an administrative workshop to discuss the county's strategic plan and review presentations regarding Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) funds. The meeting is a workshop format, and no public comment is allowed unless invited by the Chair.

• Presentation on Curry County TLT (Transient Lodging Tax) Funds
• Discussion of Strategic Plan pillars: Financial Stability, Economic Development, Quality of Life, Public Trust, and Infrastructure

Special Meeting At 10AM

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the impact of Ordinance 22-04 on Short Term Rentals (STRs). The discussion will be led by the Interim Director of County Operations and County Counsel.

• Discussion regarding Ordinance 22-04 and its impact on Short Term Rentals

Business Meeting At 9AM (Note

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Runway 18-36 Rehabilitation Project and a presentation on sea otter reintroduction. The agenda also includes several personnel actions, committee appointments, and a public hearing regarding a land annexation petition.

• Presentation on Sea Otter Reintroduction feasibility assessment
• Runway 18-36 Rehabilitation Project discussion
• Public hearing for landowner petition for land annexation into a special district
• Adoption of Assistant Finance Director position description and reclassification
• Dissolving the Curry County ARP Committee and Farm Board of Review

Special Meeting At 12PM

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the enforcement of short term rental regulations. The discussion will be led by Ted Fitzgerald, Interim Director of County Operations, and County Counsel.

• Discussion regarding the enforcement of Short Term Rental Regulations

Workshop At 1PM

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative workshop focused on annual priorities. The discussion includes topics related to the County Strategic Plan, such as financial stability and economic development.

• Annual Priorities Discussion Workshop

Workshop At 2PM

The Board of Commissioners will conduct an administrative workshop including a presentation on the Transportation System Plan update. The meeting is scheduled for 2:00 PM at the Courthouse Annex.

• Transportation System Plan (TSP) Update presentation by Planning Director Becky Crockett

Workshop At 10:30AM

The Curry County Board of Commissioners holds a workshop to discuss the county strategic plan covering financial stability, economic development, quality of life, public trust, and infrastructure. They will also review board rules of order, commissioner liaison roles, and procedures for county funding requests. No public comment is allowed unless invited by the Chair.

• Review of Board of Commissioners Rules of Order
• Discussion of commissioner liaison roles
• Setting a date for annual priority workshop
• Procedures for county funding requests
• Annex generator failure report

Special Meeting At 2PM

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss an update on the North Bank Road repair project. The meeting includes a call to order, agenda approval, and the main discussion item.

• Discussion: North Bank Road Repair Update – presented by Ted Fitzgerald, Director of County Operations and County Counsel

Business Meeting At 9AM

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a business meeting to discuss the county strategic plan, consider consent agenda items including contracts and grants, and hold public hearings on a CDBG grant for the Langlois Water District, amendments to county code, and a proposed rate increase for Curry Transfer and Recycling. The meeting also includes discussion items on vehicle replacement, park budget, budget committee appointments, and ARP funding procedures.

• Public hearing at 10:00AM on CDBG grant for Langlois Water District
• Public hearing at 10:15AM on amendments to Article Eight, Division Two of County Code
• Public hearing at 11:00AM on proposed CTR (Curry Transfer and Recycling) rate increase
• Consent agenda includes $231,790 contract with Albina Asphalt for chip seal projects and $119,180 contract with Tidewater Contractors for chip rock delivery
• Discussion items include replacing a Juvenile Department vehicle, Parks Capital Improvement Budget, and appointing Budget Committee members

Emergency Meeting At 1PM

The Curry County Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency meeting. The only substantive item is an executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(a) to discuss the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent. No other decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to consider employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent

Business Meeting At 9AM

The Board of Commissioners will interview and select a new commissioner from 12 applicants. They will also vote on two road contracts totaling about $351,000 for chip seal projects and approve several consent agenda items including a $40,000 grant for aquatic safety.

• Commissioner applicant interviews and selection from 12 candidates
• Roadmaster contract with Tidewater Contractors for $119,180 for 1,800 tons of chip seal
• Roadmaster contract with Albina Asphalt for $231,790 for emulsion and fog oil
• Travel Southern Oregon Coast grant award of $40,000 for aquatic safety
• Adoption of position description for Deputy Code Enforcement Officer

State Representative Replacement Meeting At 10AM Hosted by Coos County

The Curry County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to select a candidate to fill the vacant position of State Representative for District 1. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person attendance at the Owen Building in Coquille and virtual attendance via GoToMeeting.

• Selection of candidate for State Representative District 1 vacancy

Business Meeting At 9AM

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a business meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a grant application for the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) for 2023-2025, a fee reduction for a short-term rental fourplex, and IT services for the county. The consent agenda includes minutes, appointments, and policy adoptions. The meeting is open to the public via cable TV, YouTube, and email comments.

• STIF Biennium Grant Application for 2023-2025 for proposed STIF expenditures
• Fee Reduction for Short Term Rental Fourplex
• IT Services for Curry County
• Appoint Member to Suicide Awareness and Prevention Council
• Adoption of 2023 Curry County Employee NIMS Compliance and Training Guidance

Special Meeting At 10AM

The board will discuss and potentially act on submitting a 2022 Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant application, presented by Emergency Management Director Monica Ward. The meeting also includes public comments and a consent agenda, followed by an executive session under ORS 192.660(2).

• Submission of 2022 Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant application
• Public comments allowed via email or in-person with speaker slip
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)

Business Meeting At 9AM

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a business meeting to discuss and act on several items, including appointing fair board members, approving an opioid settlement prevention plan budget, authorizing $54,410 for a geotechnical report for a road slide, and a public hearing on county code changes. The agenda also includes presentations on volunteer recognition, watershed partnerships, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

• Appoint Fair Board Members
• Approve Oregon Opioid Settlement Prevention Plan job description and budget
• Authorize $31,200 for a rebuilt motor for Road Department front loader
• Authorize $54,410 for survey and geotechnical report for North Bank Rogue River Road slide
• Public hearing on changes to County Code

State Senate Replacement Meeting At 10AM Hosted by Douglas County

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will attend a joint special meeting hosted by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners to select a replacement for Oregon Senate District 1. The meeting is open to the public via livestream.

• Special meeting held at Douglas County Courthouse, 1036 SE Douglas Avenue, Roseburg, OR
• Meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. on January 11, 2023
• Public can watch via livestream at https://video.ibm.com/channel/douglascountyoregon

Emergency Meeting at Noon

The Curry County Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency meeting to consider approving a partial activation of the Emergency Operations Center and declaring a local emergency. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of partial activation of Emergency Operations Center
• Declaration of local emergency

Business Meeting At 9AM

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a request to the Governor and Legislature to repeal Ballot Measure 110, declaring a local emergency for December 2022 storms, and approving over $60,000 in equipment purchases for the Road Department. The meeting also includes public hearings on county fee updates and code amendments.

• Rescinding Ordinance 20-03 and disbanding the Housing Committee
• Accepting a Curry Health Foundation grant for the Aquatic Safety Program
• Approving $31,200 for a rebuilt motor for a Road Dept front loader
• Approving $29,580.33 for a Rapid View Ready Trailer for storm drain inspection
• Discussion on requesting repeal of Ballot Measure 110