Curry County public meetings in 2025

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to update the Curry County Code. The proposal seeks to authorize the Curry County Emergency Manager to act as the Emergency Management Director.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 25-04 regarding Curry County Code Article Six, Division Six
• Executive session to consult with counsel regarding current or likely litigation

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review goals and priorities for 2026 and provide an update on the county's strategic plan. The session includes progress reports on several local infrastructure and community projects.

• 2026 Goals and Priorities
• Strategic Plan Update
• Port Orford Airport Road Development Project Update
• Courthouse Refurbishing and Repair Update
• PEG Order Update

Business Meeting

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a petition for annexation into a Rural Fire Protection District. The board will also review a jail inspection report and discuss updates to county policies and staffing.

• Public hearing on Annexation Petition into a Rural Fire Protection District
• Presentation of October 2025 Jail Inspection Report
• Approval of Chief Deputy Tax Collector job description
• Discussion and approval of Volunteer Policy
• Appointments to the Compensation Board and Planning Commission

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on a supplemental budget. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session.

• Supplemental Budget discussion and action

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Board of Commissioners and Departmental Coordination Office will meet to discuss a volunteer policy and the county's strategic plan. The agenda also includes a section for positive news and updates.

• Volunteer Policy
• Strategic Plan

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider an ordinance amending Article Four of the Curry County Code regarding animal and dog control. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Renewable Hydrogen Alliance and several personnel and equipment approvals.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Amending Article Four of the Curry County Code (Animal Control)
• Approval of ambulance service billing rates
• Approval of a truck purchase for Parks
• Discussion on Renewable Hydrogen Alliance
• Approval of hire for A. Conner, Corrections Deputy

The Board unanimously approved Ordinance 25-03, which amends Article Four and adds several new divisions. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, billing rates, and equipment purchases.

• Approved Ordinance 25-03 amending Article Four and adding Divisions Five through Eleven (unanimous)
• Approved hire of A. Conner, Corrections Deputy (unanimous)
• Approved billing rates for Ambulance Service (unanimous)
• Approved Position Description for Administrative Assistant/Tax Collection (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of L. Akbar as Administrative Assistant/Tax Collection (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of S. Aryanfard as Patrol Deputy (unanimous)
• Approved truck purchase for Parks (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 1, October 16, November 5, and November 13 meetings (unanimous)

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and act on repealing and replacing Order No. 23510 and Order No. 23619. This action follows a court ruling regarding the Board's authority to require coordination and cooperation from the Curry County Sheriff.

• Proposed order requiring Sheriff to provide records and documents to County Legal Counsel and the Board
• Requirement for Sheriff to cooperate in reviewing agreements and contracts with outside agencies
• Requirement for Sheriff to cooperate in the transfer or sale of County surplus property
• Requirement for Sheriff to provide complete personnel records to the Human Resources Department
• Requirement for Sheriff to provide duplicate keys to all County vehicles

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the repeal and replacement of Order No. 23510 and Order No. 23619. Additionally, the Board instructed County Counsel to request documents from the County Sheriff.

• Approved repealing and replacing Order No. 23510 and Order No. 23619 (unanimous)
• Instructed County Counsel to request documents from County Sheriff

Workshop

The Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss the Animal Control Code. The provided text outlines proposed rules for animal licensing, kennel requirements, and the authority of the Curry County Sheriff's Office.

• Discussion of Animal Control Code
• Proposed requirements for dog licensing and rabies vaccination records
• Proposed licensing requirements for commercial and non-commercial kennels
• Proposed registration requirements for Animal Rescue Entities
• Establishment of Curry County as a dog control district

Public Hearing - Animal Control

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding an allegation of a dog harming livestock. The body will determine if an impounded dog can be released under Curry County Code 4.01.170.

• Public hearing on dog harming livestock allegation
• Determination of release for impounded dog per Curry County Code 4.01.170

Workshop

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to receive an introduction to the Veteran Crisis Program and discuss next steps.

• Introduction to Veteran Crisis Program

Special Meeting - Planning Appeal Continuance

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal of a Planning Commission decision. The board is considering Appeal AP-2502, which relates to the Planning Director's approval of AD-2431.

• Public hearing for Appeal AP-2502 regarding Planning Commission decision on AD-2431

Special Meeting - Planning Appeal

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal (AP-2502). The board is reviewing a Planning Commission decision that upheld the Planning Director’s approval of AD-2431.

• Public hearing on Appeal AP-2502 regarding Planning Director's approval of AD-2431

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider an ordinance amending Article Four of the Curry County Code regarding animal and dog control. The board is also deciding on the appointment of a Title VI Coordinator and the adoption of a Title VI Plan.

• Public hearing for ordinance amending Article Four of the Curry County Code (Animal Control)
• Appointment of Title VI Coordinator and adoption of Title VI Plan
• Extension of Oasis Park Lease with City of Brookings
• Bids for fairgrounds livestock building improvements and fencing
• Hires for two Corrections Deputies and one Aquatic Safety Officer I

The Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed HR staff as the Title VI Coordinator and adopted the November 5, 2025 Title VI Plan. The board also approved a wide range of personnel hires, promotions, and department purchases via the consent agenda.

• Appointed HR Staff as Title VI Coordinator and adopted Title VI Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved hire of J. Notter, Corrections Deputy
• Approved hire of C. Francisco, Corrections Deputy
• Approved promotion of A. Bussmann to Planner
• Approved hire of R. McDonald, Planning Assistant
• Approved hire of D. Dehler, Aquatic Safety Officer I
• Approved out-of-class pay for N. Tippetts, Interim Fairgrounds Manager
• Approved RFP for Engineer of Record

Special Meeting RESCHEDULED TO NOV 5

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider an appeal regarding a planning decision. The meeting originally scheduled for October 29, 2025, has been rescheduled to November 5, 2025.

• Public hearing for Appeal AP-2503 regarding Planning Commission decision upholding approval of AD-2431

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Board of Commissioners and the Director of County Operations will meet for updates. The agenda contains only procedural items.

Special Meeting RESCHEDULED TO OCT 29

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider an appeal (AP-2502). This appeal concerns a Planning Commission decision that upheld the Planning Director’s approval of AD-2431.

• Public hearing regarding Appeal AP-2502 concerning approval AD-2431

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several contracts and an emergency purchase. A primary item is the acceptance of a Justice Reinvestment grant to fund a DUII intensive supervision program over two years.

• Acceptance of JRP-27-08 Grant from Criminal Justice Commission for $258,312
• Contract with Eric Kytola for Finance Services
• Emergency purchase of a fingerprint machine for the jail
• Amendment of Order 23510
• Executive session regarding potential litigation

The Board of Commissioners approved a finance services contract, a criminal justice grant, and an amendment to a board order. They also authorized an emergency purchase for a jail fingerprint machine.

• Approved contract with Eric Kytola - Finance Services (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of JRP-27-08 Criminal Justice Commission grant for $231,679 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment of Order 23510 (unanimous)
• Approved emergency purchase of fingerprint machine for the jail (unanimous)

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Board of Commissioners and the Director of County Operations will meet to provide operational and board updates. No specific legislative actions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially approve a proposal from Spectrum regarding the PEG channel. The agenda also includes personnel actions and the approval of a VOCA grant for Victims Services.

• Approval of Spectrum Proposal for PEG Channel
• Approval of VOCA Grant for Victims Services
• Hire order for Ethan Sayne as Corrections Deputy at $4,263 monthly
• Amendment of FTE status for R. McDonald

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Spectrum for the PEG Channel. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including a VOCA Grant for Victim Services and a transportation subrecipient agreement.

• Approved Spectrum Proposal for PEG Channel: $6,335 start-up cost and $644 monthly charge for 36 months (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Business Meeting on September 16, 2025
• Approved minutes for Special Meeting on September 16, 2025
• Approved minutes for Special Meeting on September 23, 2025
• Approved hire order for E. Sayne, Corrections Deputy
• Approved amendment to FTE Status for R. McDonald
• Approved VOCA Grant for Victim Services
• Approved subrecipient agreement for Curry County Public Transportation Services

Board Of Commissioners

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider an appeal regarding a planning decision. The board will review Appeal AP-2502, which concerns the Planning Director's approval of AD-2431.

• Public hearing for Appeal AP-2502 regarding Planning Commission decision AD-2431

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing regarding an appeal of a Planning Commissioner's decision. No final decision was reached on the appeal, and the hearing was continued to a later date.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for appeal AP-2502 to October 21, 2025, at 11 a.m.

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Board of Commissioners and the Director of County Operations will meet to provide updates. The agenda contains only procedural updates.

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and approve bids for repairs at the Port Orford Transfer Station and a forensic audit regarding district distributions. The board will also consider an amendment to Resolution R2025-01.

• Port Orford Transfer Station repair bids: Slape Construction ($70,467 and $53,470) and Dave Hoover Construction ($94,000)
• Forensic audit bids from REDW and Merian for district distributions/apportionments
• Amendment of Resolution R2025-01

The Board of Commissioners approved a construction bid for the Port Orford Transfer Station and a proposal for a forensic audit of county finances. They also amended a resolution to include Euchre Creek Road. The Board discussed a rejected Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Brookings regarding a Community Resource Officer.

• Approved $123,937.00 bid from Slape Construction for Port Orford Transfer Station repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved proposal from Redw for a forensic audit of Curry County Finances (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Resolution R2025-01 to include Euchre Creek Road (Unanimous)

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Board of Commissioners and DCO will meet to review updates on bridges and Airport Road. The body will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement with CRO and departmental coordination.

• Intergovernmental Agreement - CRO
• RFP Update – Bridges
• Airport Road Update

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider annexing properties into rural fire protection districts and discuss funding and service reductions for Curry Public Transit. The meeting also includes several personnel actions and grant applications for aquatic safety.

• Public hearings for BOC Annexations 25-11, 25-12, and 25-13 regarding rural fire protection districts
• Discussion on Curry Public Transit Service grants and reductions in service
• Transfer of J. Martinez to Juvenile Probation Officer at $5,088 per month
• Approval of ODOT Grant Agreement No. 35682 Amendment 1
• Funding award and grant application for Aquatic Safety from Oregon Coast Visitor Association and Recreational Trails Program

The Board approved the annexation of three properties into rural fire protection districts. They also authorized the Director of County Operation to develop a funding contract for the Transit Service to prevent winter service reductions.

• Approved BOC Annexation NO 25-11 into Gold Beach/Wedderburn Fire Protection District (unanimous)
• Approved BOC Annexation NO 25-12 into Ophir Rural Fire Protection District (unanimous)
• Approved BOC Annexation NO 25-13 into Gold Beach/Wedderburn Fire Protection District (unanimous)
• Authorized Director of County Operation to work with Transit Service on a funding contract (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A through L (unanimous), including a Park Host Agreement and ODOT Grant Agreement No. 35682 Amendment
• Approved hiring of R. McDonald as Planning Assistant and B. Tovey as Communications Deputy (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of D. Younger to Building Inspector IV (unanimous)

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special session. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to consult with counsel regarding current or potential litigation.

• Executive session regarding legal rights and duties related to litigation

The Board of Commissioners met for a special session. The meeting consisted of an executive session to consult with counsel regarding potential litigation. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Entered executive session at 3:01 p.m. to consult with counsel regarding current litigation likely to be filed

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Curry County Board of Commissioners and Director of County Operations will meet to discuss a lease for Oasis Park. The meeting also includes updates from the Board and the Director of County Operations.

• Oasis Park Lease – City of Brookings
• Compensation Committee Discussion

Workshop - Joint W/ City of Brookings

The Curry County Board of Commissioners and the City of Brookings are holding a joint workshop. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss an Intergovernmental Agreement for Community Resource Officer services.

• Discussion on Intergovernmental Agreement for Community Resource Officer services

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding reductions to Curry Public Transit services. The board is also considering several intergovernmental agreements and personnel changes.

• Public hearing on Curry Public Transit Service Reductions
• Contract with Douglas County Detention Center for juvenile beds at $150.00 per bed per day
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Brookings for a Community Resource Officer
• Promotion of Trista Donaldson to Deputy Clerk III at $4,642 per month
• Research Agreement No. 35593 for Rural Community Population and Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment

The Board of Commissioners approved proposed reductions to Curry Public Transit and an agreement with the City of Brookings for a part-time Community Resource Officer. They also approved several consent agenda items including a juvenile detention agreement and a community corrections plan.

• Approved proposed reductions to Curry Public Transit (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with City of Brookings for part-time Community Resource Officer
• Approved resolution proclaiming September as Suicide Awareness Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement with Douglas County Detention Center - Juvenile
• Approved 25-27 Community Corrections Plan and State IGA #6897
• Approved Research Agreement No. 35593 for Rural Community Population and Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment
• Approved Deferred Comp Plan with Nationwide Insurance Agency
• Promoted Trista Donaldson to Deputy Clerk III

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special session. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to consult with counsel regarding current or potential litigation.

• Executive session regarding legal rights and duties concerning litigation

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider two annexations into the Rural Fire Protection District. The meeting also includes several personnel actions and the approval of transit agreements with ODOT.

• Public hearings for Annexation No. 25-09 and Annexation No. 25-10 into Rural Fire Protection District
• Approval of Agreement 35572 and Agreement 35897 between ODOT and Curry Transit
• Extension of the Curry Public Transit Contract
• 5% hourly out-of-class pay increase for Road Department Office Manager C. Dexter
• Appointment of Commissioner Coker to the Coos Curry Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners approved two annexations into the Pistol River Fire Protection District. The board also passed a consent agenda including personnel changes and transit agreements.

• Approved Annexation No. 25-09 into the Pistol River Fire Protection District (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation No. 25-10 into the Pistol River Fire Protection District (unanimous)
• Approved August 6 and August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Out-Of-Class Pay for C. Dexter (unanimous)
• Approved Deputy Clerk I and Deputy Clerk III job descriptions (unanimous)
• Approved USDA Wildlife Contract (unanimous)
• Approved hire of E. Bachman, Maintenance and Construction I (unanimous)
• Approved ODOT and Curry Transit Agreements 35572 and 35897 (unanimous)

BOC - DCO Meeting

The meeting consists of updates from the Director of County Operations and the Board of Commissioners. No specific decisions or legislative items are listed on the agenda.

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special session. The primary scheduled item is an executive session to consult with counsel regarding current or potential litigation.

• Executive session regarding legal rights and duties related to litigation

The Board of Commissioners met for a special session to consult with counsel regarding potential litigation. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on a proposed solar resilience hub at the Gold Beach Library, which seeks up to $1M in development funding. The board is also reviewing several personnel and administrative items on its consent agenda.

• Proposed Gold Beach Library solar project requesting up to $1M in funding
• Recall of L. Easlon to Sheriff Patrol at $6,086 per month
• Approval of a new Investigator position for the District Attorney’s Office
• Updated fee schedule for the Clerk’s Office and Surveyors Office
• Purchase of a flat bed for the Road Department

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda including equipment purchases and fee updates. Commissioner Coker reached a consensus to replace Commissioner Trost on the Coos Curry Housing Authority committee.

• Approved Minutes for Special Meeting on July 18, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved Minutes for Special Meeting on July 22, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved recall of employee L. Easlon to Sheriff Patrol (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of flat bed for Road Department (Unanimous)
• Approved Investigator job description for District Attorney's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved updated fee schedule for Clerk's and Surveyor's Offices (Unanimous)
• Consensus reached for Commissioner Coker to replace Commissioner Trost on Coos Curry Housing Authority committee

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of a commissioners update and an executive session.

• Curry County Commissioners Update
• Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a Director of County Operations update. The agenda contains only this single item and procedural notice.

• Director of County Operations Update

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a business meeting. The agenda includes an executive session to consult with counsel regarding potential litigation.

• Executive session regarding legal rights and duties concerning litigation likely to be filed

Board Of Commissioners

The Board is holding a special meeting to approve several new job descriptions, employee reclassifications, and new hires. The body will also consider transit contracts with ODOT and the rescinding of an order regarding jail bed capacity.

• Approval of Contract 5310 and 5311 with ODOT for Curry Public Transit
• Rescinding Order 23575 regarding Jail Bed Capacity
• Purchase of Sanistar Kiosk for Parks
• Approval of position descriptions for Public Works Director, Community Resource Officer, and Communications Deputy
• Amendment of Alecia Bussmann's FTE status to .7 FTE (28 hours weekly)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included multiple personnel changes, position descriptions, and transit contracts. The meeting lasted 10 minutes.

• Approved minutes for June 30 and July 2, 2025 meetings
• Approved FTE status amendment for A. Bussmann
• Approved position descriptions for Operations Manager (Juvenile), Civil Process Server/Animal Control, Community Resource Officer, Public Works Director, Communications Deputy, and Assistant Maintenance Facilities Director
• Approved reclassifications for A. Gaddis-Parker and B. Allen
• Approved hires of B. Hagood (Office Assistant - Fairgrounds) and W. Hull (Building Permit Technician)
• Approved purchase of Sanistar Kiosk for Parks
• Approved ODOT Contracts 5310 and 5311 for Curry Public Transit
• Approved rescinding Order 23575 regarding Jail Bed Capacity

Planning Hearing

The Curry County Planning Commission held a hearing to review an appeal regarding a conditional use permit for an RV park. The body decided to approve the development of a 50-unit transient RV park on a 5.20-acre tract in Gold Beach.

• Approval of RV park development at 94114 Wedderburn Loop
• Requirement that all 50 units be for transient use only
• Requirement for a riparian landscape plan approved by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
• Requirement for a new stormwater management plan prepared by a licensed engineer
• Requirement for an elevation certificate for each RV space and remodeled building

Workshop - Brookings

The Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss an Intergovernmental Agreement for Patrol Services.

• Discussion for Intergovernmental Agreement for Patrol Services

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider an intergovernmental agreement for financial services with the Rogue Valley Council of Governments. The meeting includes several consent items regarding county contracts, personnel changes, and grant acceptance.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Rogue Valley Council of Governments for financial services
• Acceptance of $3,425.75 grant from Curry Health Foundation for aquatic safety equipment
• Contract with Department of Revenue for map maintenance for the Assessors Office
• Contract with Paul Bunyon for the Fairgrounds
• Transfer of S. Aryanfard to Corrections Deputy at $4,935 per month

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, contracts, and program reorganization. They also approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rogue Valley Council of Governments. The Board reached consensus to begin recruiting for budget-approved positions before job descriptions are finalized.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Paul Bunyon Contract and STIF Plan 2025-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved Order Eliminating Positions per Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Order Reorganizing Programs (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Rogue Valley Council of Governments (unanimous)
• Approved recruiting for 25-26 Budget positions prior to job description approval
• Changed next meeting date from July 16, 2025 to July 22, 2025

Budget Hearing and Special Meeting

The Budget Committee will meet to discuss the budget for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. This is a public meeting held to review the budget document.

• Discussion of the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026 budget

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Curry County Budget for fiscal year 25-26. They also approved budgets for the 4-H and Extension Service District and the Curry Public Transit Service District. Additionally, the board approved property tax resolutions and a transit contract.

• Approved SAIF proposal for FY 25-26 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Categorizing and Imposing Property Taxes for FY 25-26 (unanimous)
• Approved Curry County 4-H and Extension Service District FY 25-26 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Curry Public Transit Service District FY 25-26 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Curry County FY 25-26 budget (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Curry Public Transit (unanimous)

Workshop

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the Sheriff's budget and positions. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion with Sheriff regarding budget and positions

Workshop

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the Sheriff's budget and positions.

• Discussion with Sheriff regarding budget and positions

Budget Committee Meeting - 1:00PM

The Budget Committee will meet to review budget documents. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Review of budget documents

Budget Committee Meeting - 2:00PM

The Budget Committee will meet to receive the Budget Message and review budget documents. No specific votes or funding amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Receipt of Budget Message
• Review of Budget Documents

4H Budget Committee Meeting - 11:00AM

The Budget Committee will meet to receive the budget message and public comments regarding the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The committee will deliberate on the proposed budget for the 4-H & Extension Service District.

• Proposed total resources of $1,469,408
• Proposed personal services expenditure of $278,380
• Proposed materials and services expenditure of $127,470
• Proposed unallocated project funds of $300,000
• Estimated taxes to be received of $405,850

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Curry County Board of Commissioners and Director of County Operations will meet to discuss a public nuisance and state transportation priorities. The session includes operational updates from the Director of County Operations.

• Public nuisance at 15896 Wenbourne Lane - Harbor
• ODOT Capital Investment Plan Priorities

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider an intergovernmental agreement with the Marine Board regarding a boating safety action plan. They will also discuss financial services with the Rogue Valley Council of Governments.

• Professional Quality Roofing bid for Livestock Arena at the Fairgrounds
• 10% out-of-class pay increase for Payroll & HR Coordinator J. Swift
• Updated fees for the Building department
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the Marine Board
• Hire order for K. King Jr. as Corrections Deputy

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda including roofing bids and personnel hires. They also approved an insurance quote from Abel Insurance and directed staff to draft a financial services contract with the Rogue Valley Council of Governments.

• Approved Professional Quality Roofing Bid for Livestock Arena - Fairgrounds (Unanimous)
• Approved Out-of-Class Pay for J. Swift (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with DCBS - Building (Unanimous)
• Approved Updated Fees - Building (Unanimous)
• Hired K. King JR. as Corrections Deputy (Unanimous)
• Approved quote from Abel Insurance (Unanimous)
• Directed Director of County Operations to proceed with draft contract for Rogue Valley Council of Governments financial services
• Directed Director of County Operations to request modified IGA documents from the Sheriff

BOC - DCO Meeting

The agenda consists of a Director of County Operations update. No other specific items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Director of County Operations Update

Emergency Meeting

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting to consult with legal counsel about current or anticipated litigation. The meeting is procedural and does not include substantive decisions.

The Board of Commissioners met for an emergency business meeting. The session was used to consult with counsel regarding current or likely litigation. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Entered executive session to consult with counsel regarding legal rights and duties concerning litigation

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee will meet to review account overviews provided by the Treasurer. The body will also select Budget Officers and establish a schedule for future meetings.

• Selection of Budget Officers
• Overview of accounts by the Treasurer
• Scheduling of future meetings

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to receive updates on towers and the budget process. The body will also discuss SWACT – Coker and the TSP.

• Towers Update
• SWACT – Coker
• Budget Process Update
• TSP

Planning Hearing

The Planning Commission is conducting a de novo review of an appeal by Jeffrey Williams to use an existing residential structure as a short-term rental. Staff recommends approval of the application with specific conditions regarding fire safety and guest occupancy.

• Appeal AP-2501 (STR-2417) for a short-term rental at 94288 Agate Way
• Proposed maximum overnight occupancy of 12 persons for the 5-bedroom unit
• Requirement for driveway horizontal clearance of 16 feet and vertical clearance of 12 feet
• Condition requiring annual driveway inspections by the Fire District
• Requirement to post tsunami evacuation routes and property boundary maps inside the rental

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding annexations into Rural Fire Protection Districts. The body will also consider several contracts and the creation of a Surveyor Fund.

• Public hearing on annexations for Sanford, Rowe, and Rotwein
• Contract with Pacific Geographic Consultants for planning services up to $65,600
• Approval of Reese Electric quote for County Shop lights
• Creation of a Surveyor Fund
• Acceptance of CCEC Grant for Aquatic Safety

The Board of Commissioners approved three rural fire protection district annexations. The board also approved a series of consent agenda items and a lighting project for the County Shop. Commissioners agreed to seek bids for a forensic audit of the county.

• Approved BOC Annexation Number 25-06 (unanimous)
• Approved BOC Annexation Number 25-07 (unanimous)
• Approved BOC Annexation Number 25-08 (unanimous)
• Approved County Shop Lighting Project not to exceed $17,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Pacific Geographic Consultants contract and CCEC Grant (unanimous)
• Approved CAFFA Grant for Assessors Office (unanimous)
• Approved Coastal Heating and Air bid for Sheriff's Office heat pump (unanimous)
• Agreed to obtain bids for a forensic audit for fiscal years 2020/2021 through 2024/2025

Emergency Meeting

This emergency meeting of the Curry County Board of Commissioners consists solely of an executive session under state law to confer with legal counsel about current or expected litigation. No public decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to discuss litigation

The Board of Commissioners met for an emergency session to consult with counsel regarding current or likely litigation. No substantive decisions or public votes were recorded.

Business Meeting

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will elect officers for 2025, consider a draft Immigration and Customs Enforcement resolution, and discuss a website and social media administration policy. Consent agenda includes approving a $683,080 road striping contract with Specialized Pavement Marketing LLC and appointing commissioners to vacant committee positions.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement resolution (draft included)
• Website and Social Media Administration Policy discussion (draft policy provided)
• Consent agenda: Approve striping contract with Specialized Pavement Marketing LLC for $683,080
• Consent agenda: Appoint commissioners to fill vacancies on Local Public Safety Coordinating Council, Fair Board, and other committees

The Board of Commissioners elected Jay Trost as Chair and Hollinger as Vice-Chair. The board approved a Website and Social Media Administration Policy and a striping contract. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement Resolution was discussed but not voted upon.

• Appointed Jay Trost as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Hollinger as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved April 15 and April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved striping contract to Specialized Pavement Marketing LLC (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioners to vacant committee positions (unanimous)
• Approved Website and Social Media Administration Policy (unanimous)
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement Resolution presented for discussion only

BOC - DCO MEETING

The Curry County Board of Commissioners is holding a DCO meeting with a single agenda item: discussing the roles of the new commissioner. This is largely a procedural meeting to orient the new member.

• Discussion on roles and responsibilities of the new commissioner

Board Of Commissioners

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to interview applicants for a vacant commissioner position. The agenda includes a call to order, agenda approval, and an executive session under state law.

• Interviews for Commissioner Vacancy

The Board of Commissioners appointed Lynn Coker to fill a vacancy for Commissioner Seat #1. The board also approved emergency public contracting for four specific roads and authorized engagement with a CPA and a law firm.

• Appointed Lynn Coker to Commissioner Seat #1 for a term beginning May 2, 2025
• Approved emergency public contracting for Cedar Valley Road, Floras Creek Road, Sixes River Road, and North Bank Rogue River Road
• Approved engagement letter for Eric Kytola CPA
• Approved intent to engage in services with VF Law Firm

Workshop

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to consult with legal counsel on litigation, followed by a discussion on the Jail Based Medication for Opioid Disorder Grant Program. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a workshop for discussion only.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for litigation consultation
• Discussion of Jail Based Medication for Opioid Disorder Grant Program

Business Meeting

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation on the proposed May 2025 law enforcement levy, a property tax measure of $1.12 per $1,000 assessed value to fund sheriff's office positions. They will also hold a public hearing on annexation into a fire protection district and discuss a School Resource Officer position for Brookings-Harbor School District. The board will interview seven candidates to fill a commissioner vacancy following Chair Alcorn's resignation.

• Presentation on proposed law enforcement levy (Measure 8-117) to fund five patrol deputies, two dispatchers, and a sergeant via $1.12 per $1,000 assessed property value for five years
• Public hearing on annexation into a fire protection district (order and packet included)
• Discussion on School Resource Officer position with Brookings-Harbor School District
• Interviews for commissioner vacancy: applicants Jeremy Dumire, Cecelia Roberts, Lynn Coker, Pete Clark, John Huttl, Anthony Bond, Isaac Hodges
• Consent agenda includes contracts with Josephine County and OHA, updated fairgrounds fees, grant applications, and appointments

The Board appointed Isaac Hodges to a commissioner vacancy and approved an intergovernmental agreement for a school resource officer. The Board also approved a series of consent agenda items including personnel changes and contracts.

• Appointed Isaac Hodges to Commissioner Seat #1 effective May 2, 2025
• Approved $18,409.62 agreement with Brookings Police Department for School Resource Officer position
• Approved Annexation petition BOC Annexation No 25-05
• Approved support letter for Port Orford Water Infrastructure Project
• Approved reclassifying open Lieutenant position in Communications to Regular Deputy
• Approved transfer of Halley Ellard to Communications Deputy
• Approved updated fees for Fairgrounds
• Tabled JMOUD Grant for Jail to a future workshop

Emergency Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is convening for an emergency meeting. The primary scheduled item is an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Executive session regarding the dismissal, disciplining, or complaints against a public officer, employee, staff member, or agent

The Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting and entered executive session to discuss personnel matters. Following the session, the Board unanimously voted to proceed as discussed in executive session.

• Approved motion to proceed as discussed in executive session (unanimous)

Emergency Meeting

The Curry County Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency meeting to discuss and possibly take action on jail conditions and capacity. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible action on jail conditions and capacity

The Board of Commissioners met for an emergency session to address jail conditions and capacity. The Board voted to increase the capital improvement fund to purchase new beds for the jail.

• Increased capital improvement fund by $70,000 for new jail beds (unanimous)

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to amend the ambulance service area in the Curry County Code. The meeting also includes a presentation on cyber security and the approval of a transportation contract.

• Public hearing on amending Article Two, Division One, Ambulance Service Area, of the Curry County Code
• Contract Agreement #35682 with ODOT for $80,000 in grant funds (total project cost $100,000)
• Cyber Security Summit presentation by CIO Phil Dickson

The Board approved a consent agenda including road department staffing and contracts. It also adopted an ordinance amending the Curry County Code regarding the Transient Lodging Tax. Chair Brad Alcorn announced his resignation effective May 1, 2025.

• Approved Minutes for Business Meeting on March 18, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved Contract Agreement #35682 with ODOT (Unanimous)
• Approved Contract with 'Tall Cop' for Juvenile Department (Unanimous)
• Adopted Position Description for Deputy Roadmaster (Unanimous)
• Promoted Gary Wolford to Deputy Roadmaster (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading and adoption of Ordinance 25-02 regarding Transient Lodging Tax (Unanimous)
• Agreed to application process and interviews for Chair vacancy on April 15, 2025

Workshop

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss updates to the county building code and building fees. Garrett Thomson will present updates on both topics. No formal action is expected; this is a discussion item.

• Discussion of building code updates with Garrett Thomson
• Discussion of building fee schedule updates with Garrett Thomson

Business Meeting

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the transient lodging tax code (Article Eight, Division One). The consent agenda includes approval of a $12,500 contract for opioid training, approval of an annual CTR rate increase, and appointment of board members. Discussion items include a fireworks contract, sale of a K9 patrol vehicle, and support letters for local organizations.

• Public hearing on amending the transient lodging tax (Article Eight, Division One)
• Public hearing on amending the ambulance service area code (Article Two, Division One)
• Petitions for annexations into fire protection districts (Orders 25-02, 25-03, 25-04)
• Consent agenda: Approve contract with 'Tall Cop' for opioid training, $12,500
• Discussion: Curry Public Transit District contract extension

Budget Committee Meeting

The Curry County Budget Committee will hold a meeting to discuss and review the current fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. The agenda includes a call to order, agenda approval, and public comment period. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the primary item is a discussion of the budget.

• Review of FY 24-25 Budget

Workshop

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the organization and course of action for the Finance Department. No public hearings or decisions on specific agenda items are listed; the meeting is primarily a discussion session.

• Discussion of Finance Department organization and course of action

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 25-01, which would raise the county's transient lodging tax from 7% to 10%, effective June 16, 2025. The consent agenda includes approving contracts for chip seal aggregate and seal oil (dollar amounts not specified). Discussion items include a SkillBridge internship for aquatic safety and adjusting tower fees for Coos Forest Protective Agency.

• Public hearing: Increasing transient lodging tax from 7% to 10% (Ordinance 25-01)
• Approve Chip Seal Aggregate Contract
• Approve Seal Oil Contract
• Discussion on SkillBridge Internship for Aquatic Safety
• Adjusting tower fees for Coos Forest Protective Agency

The Board approved the first reading of Ordinance 25-01 to amend the Transient Lodging Tax code. The Board also approved several personnel actions and road contracts via a consent agenda. A fee reduction for the Coos Forest Protective Association was approved.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-01 regarding Transient Lodging Tax (unanimous)
• Approved Chip Seal Aggregate Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Seal Oil Contract (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of G. Wren (unanimous)
• Approved out of class pay for I. Swank (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of C. Dexter (unanimous)
• Approved reduction of communication tower fees for Coos Forest Protective Association
• Approved February 18, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)

Emergency Meeting

The Curry County Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency meeting with a single discussion/action item: the appointment of finance oversight. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Appointment of Finance Oversight

The Board of Commissioners approved an Order to establish interim authority and out-of-class pay due to the absence of a Curry County Finance Director.

• Approved Order assigning interim authority and out-of-class pay in absence of Finance Director (Unanimous)

Workshop

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss grant funding for Community Wildfire Protection Plan projects.

• Discussion of grant funding for Community Wildfire Protection Plan projects

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider funding solutions. No other specific agenda items are listed.

• Discussion of funding solutions

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding annexation into a special district. The meeting also includes a discussion and potential resolution concerning a Wildfire Hazard Map.

• Public hearing on Annexation into a Special District
• Resolution regarding Wildfire Hazard Map
• Appointment of Dan Brattain to Budget Committee Position #3
• Hire order for Amber Sheely as Communications Deputy at $4,263/month
• Executive session to consult counsel on current or likely litigation

Business Meeting

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will discuss a potential increase to the transient lodging tax rate and consider a declaration of emergency related to wildfire hazard maps and wildland-urban interface legislation. The board will also review a grant application for the sheriff's office jail, a public nuisance property on Montbretia Road, and approve consent agenda items including a $30,000 USDA wildlife services contract and an updated planner job description.

• Montbretia Road Public Nuisance Property – Curry County Order No. 23492
• USDA Wildlife Services Contract for $30,000 (Jan–June 2025)
• Transient Lodging Tax Rate Increase Discussion – projected revenue with various percentages
• Declaration of Emergency on Wildfire Hazard Map and Wildland Urban Interface Legislation
• JMOUD Grant Application for Sheriff’s Office Jail

The Board of Commissioners approved an increase to the Transient Lodging Tax and authorized a request for proposals for property abatement on Montbretia Road. Several administrative appointments and grants were also approved.

• Approved increasing County Transient Lodging Tax by 3% to a total of 10%
• Directed Director of County Operations to issue a 21-day RFP for abatement of Montbretia Road Public Nuisance Property
• Appointed Commissioner Trost to the CCD Board
• Retroactively approved receipt of the Hazard Mitigation Grant
• Approved January 9, 2025 Business Meeting minutes
• Approved updated job description for Planner
• Approved USDA Wildlife Services Contract
• Approved appointment to Border Coast Regional Airport Authority Board

Board Of Commissioners

The Curry County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with an executive session followed by discussion and possible action on a law enforcement levy. The meeting is focused on this single substantive item. No other business is listed.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h)
• Law enforcement levy discussion and possible action

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to receive status updates regarding the Sanitarian and Planning positions.

• Update on Sanitarian status
• Update on Planning status

Workshop - TLT

The Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss the Transient Lodging Tax (TLT), including projected revenue at tax rates between 7% and 10%. The discussion covers allocation of revenue: 70% to tourism promotions and assets (including the Event Center) and 30% to the County General Fund. No formal decision is expected at this workshop.

• Discussion of increasing the transient lodging tax rate from 7% to up to 10%
• Projected revenue ranges from $1,640,323.04 (7%) to $2,343,318.63 (10%)
• At 10% the County General Fund would receive an estimated $702,995.59
• 70% of TLT revenue is allocated to tourism promotions and assets (Event Center)

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Curry County Board of Commissioners will hold a single agenda item: a discussion with the Director of County Operations. No other substantive items are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Discussion with Director of County Operations (no further details provided)

Workshop **CANCELLED**

The workshop scheduled for January 23, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda had listed a discussion regarding the Jail Based Medication for Opioid Disorder Grant Program.

• Discussion of Jail Based Medication for Opioid Disorder Grant Program (cancelled)

Board Of Commissioners

The Board will consider consent agenda items approving the hiring of Karmen Mann as Communications Deputy and Faith Steineke as Corrections Deputy, both at a rate of $4,263 per month pending background and drug screens. The meeting also includes an executive session under ORS 192.660(2) with no stated subject, and routine procedural items.

• Hire of Karmen Mann as Communications Deputy at $4,263/month (Consent Agenda)
• Hire of Faith Steineke as Corrections Deputy at $4,263/month (Consent Agenda)
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2) – subject not specified

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to approve a modified agenda and consent agenda. The board approved the hire order for K. Mann. The meeting lasted seven minutes.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved hire order for K. Mann (unanimous)
• Removed hire order for F. Steineke from agenda

Business Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025 term. The body will also discuss the 2025 meeting schedule and the transient lodging tax rate.

• Election of Board of Commissioners Chair and Vice Chair
• Grant from Oregon Department of Emergency Management for $72,461.40
• Grant from Coquille Tribe Community Fund for Aquatic Safety
• Grant from Oregon Health Authority for the Juvenile Department
• Appointment to the Property Value Appeals Board

The Board of Commissioners elected Brad Alcorn as Chair and Patrick Hollinger as Vice Chair. The board approved a consent agenda including multiple grants and a hire order, and appointed three members to the Property Value Appeals Board. A workshop to discuss raising the Transient Lodging Tax was scheduled for January 24.

• Elected Brad Alcorn as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Patrick Hollinger as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including grants from Oregon Department of Emergency Management, Coquille Tribe Community Fund, and Oregon Health Authority (unanimous)
• Approved hire order for School Outreach Officer S. Aryanfard (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with WHO- Sheriffs Office (unanimous)
• Appointed Brent Thompson, David Griffith, and Patrick Hollinger to the Property Value Appeals Board (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Board of Commissioner Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Scheduled Transient Lodging Tax rate workshop for January 24 at 1:00 p.m.

BOC - DCO Meeting

The Curry County Board of Commissioners is holding a meeting with only one agenda item: a discussion with the Finance Director. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be a general financial overview.

• Discussion with Finance Director

BOC - DCO Meeting

The meeting agenda consists of a single item for an update from the Director of County Operations. No other specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Director of County Operations Update