Sherman County public meetings in 2023

County Court

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

County Court

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

County Court

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

County Court

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes are referenced. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The County Court approved several Memorandums of Understanding for victim services and a project management agreement for renewable energy planning. The board also authorized the purchase of conduit for residents and a property study in Moro. The decision regarding a Senior Center credit card was tabled.

• Approved granting written consent for Meredith Smith to represent CREA and Sherman County (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Bio Management Northwest for crime scene cleanup (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Mid-Columbia Center for Living for behavioral health services (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Peachey Davies and Myers for telephone legal consults (3-0)
• Approved IGA with Oregon Youth Authority for Juvenile Crime Prevention not to exceed $4,548.00 (3-0)
• Authorized $12,500 agreement with Latitude45 Associates LLC for renewable energy project management (3-0)
• Approved $3,900 purchase of 1.5 inch conduit for resale to residents (3-0)
• Authorized Phase 1 ESA study for property at 2003 1st Street in Moro not to exceed $2,400 (3-0)

County Court

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text only states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The County Court approved several financial transfers and a professional services agreement for a transportation bus barn. The board also authorized a VOCA/CFA grant application and accepted whistleblower protection statutes. Discussions were held regarding Moro RV park rules and regional 911 housing, but no decisions were reached on those items.

• Approved $80,600 Bus Barn Design and Project Management agreement (3-0)
• Authorized $194,475.89 SIP Income Tax Distribution Fund payments (3-0)
• Approved budget transfers: $100k to Sheriff Vehicle Reserve, $50k to Senior Center, $40k to Emergency Services, $4k to Weed Sinking Fund (3-0)
• Approved 2023-2025 VOCA/CFA Non-Competitive Application authorization (3-0)
• Accepted requirements of whistleblower protection statute 41.U.S.C. s4712 (3-0)
• Approved July 2023 Revenue/Expenditure Summary (3-0)
• Approved July 2023 Treasurer’s Report (3-0)
• Decided to auction 4 surplus trailers in October

County Court

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The County Court approved a commercial clean energy program and updated pricing for the Moro RV Park. The board also approved several housing grants and an ODOT master agreement. Equipment surplus for the Weed District was authorized.

• Enacted Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (CPACE) (3-0)
• Approved ODOT Surface Transportation Program master agreement No. MCA 73000-00022734 (3-0)
• Authorized Weed District to surplus five trailers (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 New Housing Construction Grant for Daniel Talley (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 New Rental Housing Development Grant for Jeremy Mark (3-0)
• Authorized Amendment No. 002 to ODOE Contract # 19-036002 to extend termination to June 30, 2025 (3-0)
• Authorized 2023-2025 Young Memorial Planning Assistance Grant application (3-0)
• Increased Moro RV Park nightly rates from $20-$25 to $35-$40 effective September 1, 2023

Special Transportation Funds / Statewide Transportation Improvement Funds

The Board approved the 4th Quarter Financial Statement and the meeting minutes from July 19, 2023. Members received updates on vehicle sales and the status of the bus barn contract. The Board requested a review and update of the Driver’s Handbook and Policy.

• Approved July 19, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 4th Quarter Financial Statement (unanimous)
• Requested review and updates to Driver’s Handbook and Policy

County Court

This meeting has no agenda available; it is procedural boilerplate only. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The County Court appointed a representative to the MCEDD Board and approved a liquor license for 84 Petroleum LLC. The court also approved a contract with the Oregon Health Authority and authorized Commissioner Bird to represent the county at a NORCOR meeting.

• Appointed Meinrad Kuettel as Sherman County cities representative on the MCEDD Board for a two-year term (3-0)
• Approved Liquor License for 84 Petroleum LLC at 91551 Biggs-Rufus Hwy (3-0)
• Approved contract between Sherman County and Oregon Health Authority (3-0)
• Authorized Commissioner Bird to represent County Court and vote at the July 20 NORCOR meeting (3-0)

Special Transportation Funds / Statewide Transportation Improvement Funds

The Sherman County Community Transit STIF Advisory Board will hold its quarterly public meeting to review the fiscal year-end report, discuss the sale of vehicles, and consider the Bus Barn Project. The agenda also includes approval of the April 12, 2023 minutes.

• Quarter End/Fiscal Year End Report
• Sale of Vehicles
• Bus Barn Project

County Court

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The County Court authorized several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including a significant fiber internet expansion and a new maintenance trailer. The board also approved a monthly internet service contract for multiple county buildings and a state amendment for 2023-2025.

• Approved $113,754.66 contract with Blue Mountain Networks for fiber from Rufus to Biggs (3-0)
• Approved $380 monthly contract with Blue Mountain Networks for fiber internet at seven county sites (3-0)
• Approved $11,988.40 purchase of a Ground Maintenance Trailer from American Trailer Sales (3-0)
• Approved $5,010 purchase of a canopy, toolbox, and ladder rack for maintenance truck from Proline Truck Gear Co. (3-0)
• Approved Amendment 1 with the State of Oregon for 2023-2025 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from June 21, 2023, and June 29, 2023 (3-0)
• Tabled June 2023 claims until July 19, 2023

County Court

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The agenda text states 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes.

The County Court conducted a work session to review the history, calculation methods, and negotiation strategies for Strategic Investment Program (SIPS) agreements. Presentations also covered RRED Zones and Fee in Lieu of Property Taxes for solar projects. No formal decisions were made during this session.

County Court

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

• No agenda items listed

The County Court approved several financial agreements, including insurance renewals and preschool funding for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The board also authorized a COVID-19 retention incentive program for transit drivers and approved an intergovernmental agreement with MCEDD.

• Approved $230,478.03 insurance renewal with PayneWest Insurance (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 total preschool funding for Little Wheats, ABC Huskies, and Sherman County Preschool (3-0)
• Approved payment of $31,833.89 to SAIF for 2023-2024 fiscal year (3-0)
• Approved Sherman County Community Transit COVID-19 Retention Incentive Program (3-0)
• Approved $47,500 Intergovernmental Agreement with MCEDD (3-0)
• Approved $3,640 estimated IGA with Oregon Department of Revenue for map maintenance (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 07-06-2023 supporting The Gorge Regional Transit Strategy (3-0)
• Approved Bank of Eastern Oregon’s Business Resumption Plan (3-0)

County Court

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The agenda text states 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes.

The County Court approved the 2023-2024 budget and associated tax rates. Officials also authorized several intergovernmental agreements, a sheriff's office service contract, and funding for a community energy project.

• Adopted 2023-2024 budget of $78,895,843 with tax rate of $8.7141 per $1,000 assessed value (3-0)
• Authorized approved salaries for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 (3-0)
• Authorized transfer of funds across multiple county accounts (3-0)
• Approved IGA with Lane Council of Governments for a salary study (2-0)
• Authorized IGA with Mid-Columbia Economic Development District for CPACE Program Services (3-0)
• Approved amendment to OYC Grant (3-0)
• Approved IGA Amendment No. 1 with Frontier TeleNet regarding land lease obligations (3-0)
• Authorized service contract with Elmer M. Dickens, LLC for Sheriff's Office (3-0)

County Court

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The County Court approved a supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and a 7.37% average rate increase for The Dalles Disposal. The board also authorized several facility repairs and appointed representatives to local committees.

• Approved supplemental budget appropriations for FY 2022-23 (2-0)
• Approved average 7.37% rate adjustment for The Dalles Disposal effective July 1, 2023 (2-0)
• Appointed Christian Ayles as Sherman County representative to LCHP (2-0)
• Authorized $12,740 for Vapor Injection Replacement and Boiler 2 Water Leak (2-0)
• Approved $40 monthly cell phone allowance for Steve Biagi retroactive to Aug 1, 2022 (2-0)
• Authorized JRI grant application support letter (2-0)
• Appointed Deanna Christiansen to Center for Living Budget Committee for one year (2-0)
• Approved temporary credit card limit increase to $5,000 for Fairgrounds from March-August (2-0)

Budget Committee

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes may be reviewed. The agenda text states 'No Agenda' and provides no items for discussion or decision.

• No agenda items listed

The Budget Committee reviewed a proposed budget of $78,871,843, including a 4% COLA and various project allocations. The committee approved specific funding for Weed District trailers and adjusted several line items for contracts and fund transfers.

• Appointed Stacy Eakin as Budget Committee Chair (4-0)
• Appointed Forest Peters as Budget Committee Secretary (4-0)
• Approved $100,000 for the Sherman County Public Library
• Approved $12,000 for one dump/maintenance trailer or two heavy duty trailers (5-0)
• Increased Avangrid Contract line item from $35,000 to $40,000
• Increased PGE Contract line item from $12,000 to $15,000
• Reduced transfer to Weed Sinking Fund from $10,000 to $4,000
• Increased transfer to Community Development Fund from $85,000 to $88,000

County Court

The County Court approved the Shift Festival mass gathering permit for July 20-24, 2023, on Justesen Ranches property, with conditions from North Central Public Health District. The court also authorized $100,000 in ARPA funds for the Wasco road project, appointed Shandie Johnson to LPSCC, and approved a $750 Gorge Technology Alliance sponsorship. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved Shift Festival mass gathering permit for July 20-24, 2023 (3-0)
• Authorized $100,000 ARPA funds to Road Department for Wasco road project (3-0)
• Appointed Shandie Johnson to LPSCC for term ending December 2023 (3-0)
• Authorized $750 sponsorship to Gorge Technology Alliance for 2023 (3-0)
• Authorized payment of regular monthly County bills (3-0)
• Approved annual CPI price adjustment for Waste Management contract to $29.40/ton (3-0)
• Proclaimed May 21-27, 2023 as EMS Week (3-0)
• Authorized signing of DeMoss Park easement paperwork (3-0)

County Court

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The County Court declared a state of drought emergency and approved a $576,202 grant application for assessment function funding. The board also authorized a new legal services agreement and approved funding for library window replacements.

• Declared a State of Drought Emergency (3-0)
• Approved $576,202 CAFFA Program Grant Application (3-0)
• Approved $16,335 invoice for library window replacement (3-0)
• Approved Personal Services Agreement with Timmons Law PC and Meredith J. Smith for legal counsel (3-0)
• Authorized IGA between OSU and Sherman County for educational programs (3-0)
• Approved $1,000 Visa credit card for Weed District employee Bruce Olsen (3-0)
• Authorized surplus of 2013 Polaris Ranger from Weed District (3-0)
• Appointed Tionie Kock to the Fair Board through December 2023 (3-0)

Special Transportation Funds / Statewide Transportation Improvement Funds

The Sherman County Community Transit STIF Advisory Board is meeting to review its quarterly report, receive updates on state transportation funds, discuss the sale of vehicles, and consider the proposed 2023-2024 budget. The agenda is routine and contains no specific dollar amounts or project details.

• Approval of February 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Quarterly report
• Update on STIF Formula Funds and STIF DISC Funds
• Sale of vehicles
• Proposed budget for 2023-2024

County Court

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The agenda text states 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes.

The County Court authorized a compensation study and passed a resolution supporting the Greater Idaho movement. The board also made several appointments and approved various proclamations and membership dues.

• Approved Resolution 03-04-2023 promoting The Greater Idaho Movement (3-0)
• Authorized compensation study contract with Local Government Personnel Services not to exceed $25,000 (3-0)
• Appointed Sue Jensen as Rufus representative on Ambulance Service Area Plan Advisory Committee (3-0)
• Appointed Ryan C. Connell and Justin E. Kidd as Justices of the Peace Pro Tem for 2023 (3-0)
• Approved $100 membership dues for Oregon Frontier Chamber of Commerce (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 04-04-2023 modifying Sherman County Public/School Library Board duties (3-0)
• Authorized $2,000 company credit card for Kelsi Phillips (3-0)
• Denied additional time extension for Kathy Hine housing project (3-0)

County Court

This meeting has no agenda available; it is purely procedural or cancelled. Residents should review the minutes for any official actions taken.

The County Court approved a 4% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the 2023/24 fiscal year budget. The board also authorized various merit-based step increases for county employees and transit drivers. Additionally, the court agreed to send a letter regarding the Oregon-Idaho border.

• Approved 4% COLA for 2023/24 budget planning (3-0)
• Authorized one-step increases for 14 named employees (3-0)
• Authorized pay step placements for five Community Transit Drivers (3-0)
• Authorized one-step increases for Cody Callahan, Mia Moore, and Keely Slay pending reviews (3-0)
• Authorized one-certificate increase for Kyle Pfeifer pending review (3-0)
• Authorized moving Lori Hannon to part-time step A (3-0)
• Denied additional stipend for Jennifer Lenz for LEDS Certification (3-0)
• Authorized maintaining health care benefits at current levels (3-0)

County Court

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any actions taken.

The County Court authorized a $100,000 loan to the Biggs Service District for wastewater plant equipment. The board also approved several committee appointments and a small trailer purchase for the CWMA program.

• Approved $100,000 loan to Biggs Service District for a Channel Mitt (3-0)
• Authorized purchase of small trailer for CWMA program not to exceed $3,219 (3-0)
• Approved sale of one surplus ranger to the City of Wasco (3-0)
• Authorized letter of support for Grass Valley Congressional Direct Spending (3-0)
• Appointed Carl Lansgton, Joe Belshe, and Jennifer Smith to Ambulance Service Committee (3-0)
• Appointed Trevor Fields and Ethan Moore to Weed Control District Committee (3-0)
• Appointed Rick Jauken and Betsy von Borstel to Fair Board (3-0)
• Opted out of Community Mediation Grant Award selection process (3-0)

County Court

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text consists only of a procedural note stating there is no agenda and directing readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The County Court approved a loan for sewer system equipment and a fund transfer for a senior center roof. The board also authorized a request for proposals for a salary survey and approved several financial reports.

• Authorized RFP for a Classification and Compensation Study (3-0)
• Approved $55,000 transfer from General Fund to Senior Center Fund for roof (3-0)
• Approved $10,934.84 payment for 2023 AOC dues (3-0)
• Authorized loan up to $100,000 from ARPA funds to Biggs Service District for a sewer system Channel Mitt (3-0)
• Authorized County Counsel to sign dismissal paperwork for Thielman v. Oregon Secretary of State (3-0)
• Approved January 4, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved January 2023 Revenue/Expenditure Summary (3-0)
• Approved January 2023 Treasurer’s Report (3-0)

Special Transportation Funds / Statewide Transportation Improvement Funds

The Board unanimously approved the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) plan. The plan allocates funding for service operations, a transportation plan update, and a program reserve.

• Approved STIF Plan as presented (unanimous)
• Allocated $316,508.00 for service operations including on-demand services, shopping trips, and student transportation
• Allocated $10,000.00 to update the Coordinated Transportation Plan
• Allocated $70,000.00 for a program reserve for operational expenses and vehicle match funds

County Court

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The County Court approved the 2023 Investment Policy Review and authorized two contracts for DeMoss Springs Memorial Park. The board also extended deadlines for two housing grant projects and established a new retirement gift schedule for employees.

• Approved Sherman County Investment Policy Review 2023 (3-0)
• Approved $8,000 bid from Laurence Hardy for DeMoss Springs Memorial Park building demolition (2-0)
• Approved $8,308.00 bid from SherCo Electric for solar LED lights at DeMoss Springs Memorial Park (2-0)
• Approved housing grant project extension for Mary & Matt Bowen until May 12, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved housing grant project extension for Kristi & Nick Weis until October 6, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #01-02-2023 setting retirement gift schedules from $300 to $750 based on years of service (3-0)
• Approved minutes from October 5 and October 19, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved January 2023 claims (3-0)

County Court

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

• No agenda items listed

The County Court authorized a bid for the Senior Center roof and approved a renewable energy grant application. The board also approved the December 2022 Treasurer's Report and authorized overtime for an administrative assistant to attend County College.

• Approved Big League Construction bid for Senior Center roof replacement (3-0)
• Authorized second submission of ODOE Community Renewable Energy Program grant application (3-0)
• Authorized Judge Dabulskis to sign Public Library IGA pending school district approval (3-0)
• Approved overtime for Tammi Gaskey to attend County College in 2023 (3-0)
• Approved December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved December 2022 Treasurer's Report (3-0)

Special Transportation Funds / Statewide Transportation Improvement Funds

The Board approved the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) plan as written. The plan maintains Tuesday Bus, Dial-a-Ride, and Student Transportation services, and proposes adding up to three monthly trips to the Rufus and Wasco Food banks. The plan will be presented to the County Court for final approval.

• Approved STIF plan as written (unanimous)

County Court

The County Court approved a $300,000 grant from SIP funds for the Biggs Water project and adopted the 2023-2025 STIF Plan for transit services. The board also appointed a Budget Officer for the upcoming fiscal year and approved routine financial reports.

• Approved $300,000 grant to Biggs Service District for Biggs Water project (3-0)
• Approved 2023-2025 Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Plan (3-0)
• Appointed Debbie Hayden as Budget Officer for 2023-24 fiscal year (3-0)
• Approved December 7, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved December 2022 claims (3-0)
• Approved November 2022 Treasurer’s Report (3-0)