Benton County, Oregon

General

The Board of Commissioners will review reports and budget updates from the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, and Juvenile Services. The meeting includes a review of monthly reports and updates on department programming.

• Sheriff's Office budget review of monthly reports for January through May 2026
• District Attorney's Office update on AXON AI Technology
• District Attorney's Office budget update
• Juvenile Services case and referral summary and programming update

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

General

General

General

General

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

General

The Benton County Criminal Justice Council Executive Committee will meet online to discuss the Deflection Program with program coordinators. The meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026.

• Deflection Program Discussion with Ryan Joslin and Leanna Linville
• Public comment period for the Deflection Program
• Online meeting via Zoom

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners holds a goal-setting meeting to discuss several topics including a monthly update on the Benton Area Transit Implementation Plan, a roads overview presentation, and a report on the State Municipal Solid Waste Task Force. Commissioners will also review a proposed proclamation procedure. The consent agenda includes approval of past meeting minutes and reappointment of Todd Nystrom to the Corvallis-Benton Economic Development Coalition.

• Benton Area Transit (BAT) Implementation Plan monthly update
• Roads Overview presentation by County Engineer and Road Manager
• State Municipal Solid Waste in the Willamette Valley Task Force discussion
• Board of Commissioners Proclamation Procedure review
• Reappointment of Todd Nystrom to Corvallis-Benton Economic Development Coalition (Order D2026-075)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a statewide shelter program community plan and a behavioral health organizational update. The body will also consider a right-of-way dedication for a bridge replacement project on Dodge Island Road.

• Statewide Shelter Program Community Plan for the Coordinated Homeless Response Office
• Right-of-way dedication and easements from Raymond E. Jager Trust for Dodge Island Road bridge replacement
• Appointment of Jerry Ingersoll and John Seevers to the Natural Areas and Parks Board
• Public outreach for the Van Buren Bridge Interpretive Station
• Designation of a voting delegate for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Business Meeting

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will meet as the South Third County Service District Governing Board to certify delinquent sewer accounts for collection by the tax collector. The meeting will be held in person at the Kalapuya Building in Corvallis.

• Certification of delinquent sewer accounts for collection (ORS 454.225)
• Public comment period
• Meeting location: Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis

General

The Alpine County Service District Governing Board will meet to discuss new business and review a consent agenda. The primary action involves the certification of delinquent sewer accounts for collection by the tax collector.

• Certification of delinquent sewer accounts for collection by the tax collector pursuant to ORS 454.225
• Approval of February 17, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will hold virtual interviews with candidates for the Natural Areas and Parks Advisory Board. After the interviews they will deliberate and may give direction to staff on next steps. The meeting also includes standard procedural items.

• Applicant interviews for the Natural Areas and Parks Advisory Board
• Deliberation and potential direction to staff regarding the advisory board applicants
• Standard procedural items (call to order, other, adjournment)

The Board of Commissioners interviewed Jerry Ingersoll and John Seevers for vacancies on the Natural Areas and Parks Board. The Board directed staff to prepare Orders of Appointment for both applicants for consideration at the July 7, 2026 meeting.

• Directed staff to prepare Orders of Appointment for Jerry Ingersoll (Position 5) and John Seevers (Position 6) (2-0)

General

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive recommendations from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a presentation and discussion.

• Work session: National Institute of Corrections presentation of recommendations to the board

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will update the Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Action Plan. It will adopt a consent agenda that includes renewal of annual liquor licenses for FY 2026‑27 and reappointments to the State Transportation Improvement Fund Advisory Committee. A public hearing will be held on the 2025‑2027 Supplemental Budget Proposal (Resolution No. R2026‑015). The meeting also includes a proclamation of June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth (Proclamation No. P2026‑017).

• Proclamation of June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth (Proclamation No. P2026‑017)
• Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Action Plan update
• Renewal of annual liquor licenses for Fiscal Year 2026‑27
• Reappointment of Katharine Hunter‑Zaworski, Janeece Cook, and Robert Keith to the State Transportation Improvement Fund Advisory Committee
• Public hearing on the 2025‑2027 Supplemental Budget Proposal (Resolution No. R2026‑015)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a department‑head meeting on June 10, 2026. Commissioners and department heads will discuss a series of program updates, grant opportunities, and project proposals across Public Works, Community Development, and Natural Areas, Parks, and Events. Key topics include a Federal Transit Administration grant for electric‑vehicle buses and charging stations, the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund plan process, and a review of the Republic Services franchise fee proposal.

• Federal Transit Administration grant for electric‑vehicle buses and charging stations (Public Works)
• 2027‑29 Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) plan process (Public Works)
• Rural Shuttle study (Public Works)
• Environmental Protection Agency sewer grant (Public Works)
• Republic Services franchise fee proposal review (Community Development)

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the meeting agenda, hear public comments, and receive updates from the Crisis Center and Economic Development Office. They will approve several consent agenda items, including meeting minutes and appointments to county boards and commissions. The new business item is the approval of revised Human Resources Policy Nos. P500 and P800.

• Proclamation of June 2026 as 2SLGBTQI+ Pride Month (Proclamation No. P2026-015)
• Approval of the March 17, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting minutes
• Appointment of Desiree Tullos to the Benton County Planning Commission (Order No. D2026-064)
• Reappointment of Charlie Mitchell to the Enterprise Zone Advisory Committee (Order No. D2026-066)
• Approval of Revised Human Resources Policy Nos. P500 and P800

General

The Benton County Full Council will hold a roundtable on juvenile services and local school districts, exploring coordination and related topics. The council will also approve minutes from the February 25, 2026 Full Council meeting. No other business is scheduled.

• Approve minutes for the February 25, 2026 Full Council Meeting
• Juvenile Services and Local School Districts Roundtable – discussion of coordination
• Other – no additional business

General

The Board will proclaim May 2026 as Wildfire Awareness Month, hold a work session with the Oregon Department of Forestry fire chiefs, and consider the appointment of a County Administrator with approval of an employment contract.

• Proclamation P2026-016 declaring May 2026 as Wildfire Awareness Month
• Work session with Oregon Department of Forestry fire chiefs on wildfire preparedness
• County Administrator appointment and employment contract approval

The Board adopted Proclamation No. P2026-016, declaring May 2026 Wildfire Awareness Month, with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The Board also appointed Rick Crager as County Administrator and approved his employment contract, also by a 3‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted Proclamation No. P2026-016 proclaiming May 2026 Wildfire Awareness Month (3-0)
• Appointed Rick Crager as County Administrator and approved his contract (3-0)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider the June 30, 2026 term expirations for various advisory groups and may give direction to staff. No other substantive items are on the agenda. The meeting is held virtually only.

• Deliberation on June 30, 2026 term expirations for county advisory groups

The Board asked staff to prepare reappointment orders for seven advisory‑group members and to obtain additional information on Katharine Hunter‑Zaworski’s STIF advisory reappointment. A motion was approved 3‑0 directing County Counsel to draft a contract with Rick Crager for the County Administrator position, to be circulated and finalized at the May 26 meeting.

• Requested preparation of reappointment orders for seven advisory members (no vote)
• Asked staff to seek additional information on Katharine Hunter‑Zaworski’s STIF advisory reappointment (no vote)
• Approved motion to have County Counsel draft County Administrator contract with Rick Crager (3‑0)

General

The Board of Commissioners will meet as the Cascade View County Service District Governing Board. The primary purpose of the meeting is a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2026-27 budget.

• Public hearing on Adoption of the 2026-27 Budget, Resolution No. R2026-010

General

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing as the Alsea Human Services County Service District Governing Board to consider adoption of the 2026-27 budget via Resolution No. R2026-011. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Public hearing on adoption of 2026-27 budget, Resolution No. R2026-011
• Approval of January 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period with 3-minute individual limit

General

The Board of Commissioners will meet as the Agricultural Extension Services County Service District Governing Board to hold a public hearing on adopting the 2026-27 budget.

• Public hearing on adoption of the 2026-27 budget
• Public hearing on Resolution No. R2026-012
• Meeting to be held at Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way

General

The Board of Commissioners, sitting as the Hidden Valley County Service District Governing Board, will hold a public hearing on adopting the 2026-27 budget via Resolution No. R2026-009. They will also consider approval of the January 6, 2026 meeting minutes from the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on adoption of the 2026-27 budget for Hidden Valley County Service District
• Resolution No. R2026-009 to adopt the budget
• Approval of January 6, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The board will discuss and possibly decide on a request from the City of Newport for financial support in litigation opposing an ICE detention facility. Other items include a work session on the #BentonBelieves Comprehensive Plan Update, a review of the Coffin Butte Landfill annual report, and updates on the Corvallis to Albany Shared Use Path alternatives analysis. The board will also accept a trail easement for Green Peak Falls and retroactively authorize grant applications for transit projects.

• City of Newport's request for funding support for litigation opposing an ICE detention facility
• #BentonBelieves Comprehensive Plan Update work session (35 minutes)
• Coffin Butte Landfill and Pacific Region Compost Annual Report discussion
• Corvallis to Albany Shared Use Path Alternatives Analysis Update (45 minutes)
• Acceptance of Green Peak Falls Trail Easement and execution of trail easement agreement

General

The Board of Commissioners, meeting as the South Third County Service District Governing Board, will hold a public hearing on adopting the 2026-2027 budget via Resolution No. 2026-008. The board will also consider approving the January 6, 2026 meeting minutes from the consent agenda. Public comment is invited for both the hearing and general comments.

• Public hearing on adoption of 2026-2027 budget, Resolution No. 2026-008
• Approval of January 6, 2026 meeting minutes

General

The Board of Commissioners, meeting as the Alsea County Service District Governing Board, will hold a public hearing on adopting the 2026-27 budget and consider consent agenda items including approval of past meeting minutes and appointments to the Citizen Advisory Committee and Budget Committee.

• Public hearing on adoption of 2026-27 budget, Resolution No. R2026-006
• Appointment to Alsea County Service District Citizen Advisory Committee, Order No. D2026-062
• Appointment to Alsea County Service District Budget Committee, Order No. D2026-063
• Approval of January 6, 2026 and March 10, 2026 meeting minutes

General

The Board of Commissioners, meeting as the Alpine County Service District Governing Board, will hold a public hearing on the adoption of the 2026-27 budget. The consent agenda includes approval of the January 6, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on adoption of 2026-27 budget, Resolution No. R2026-007
• Approval of January 6, 2026 meeting minutes (consent agenda)

General

The Board of Commissioners will hold a department head meeting focused on health services and community health centers. Presentations include a federal update on community health centers, changes to the Oregon Health Plan, a Rural Health Transformation Grant, and results of the Point in Time Count for homeless individuals. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Federal update on Community Health Centers
• Oregon Health Plan changes
• Rural Health Transformation Grant
• Point in Time Count for homeless response
• Approval of September 30, 2025 meeting minutes (procedural)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold interviews with three applicants for the Planning Commission. After the interviews, the board will deliberate and consider possible directions for staff. A report on upcoming advisory‑group vacancies and term expirations will also be presented.

• Planning Commission applicant interviews: Roy Thomas Temes, Cary Hoffer, Desiree Tullos
• Deliberation and potential direction to staff
• Report on advisory‑group vacancies and June 30, 2026 term expirations

The Board discussed the Planning Commission applicant interviews and voted to appoint Desiree Tullos to Position 5 on the Planning Commission. The motion was made by Vice Chair Shepherd, seconded by Commissioner Wyse, and passed unanimously (3-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Appointed Desiree Tullos to Planning Commission Position 5 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

At this goal-setting meeting, the Board of Commissioners will discuss several topics including a vacant county administrator position, an update from the Coordinated Homeless Response Office, and accessory dwelling units. They will also review the Benton Area Transit implementation plan and consider revising the county's greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal. A request for additional information on the Republic Services 2024 annual report and potential PRIDE Month and Juneteenth events are also on the agenda. No final votes are scheduled; the meeting is focused on discussion and goal-setting.

• County administrator vacancy discussion (30 min)
• Coordinated Homeless Response Office update (30 min)
• Accessory dwelling units policy discussion (20 min)
• Rethinking greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal (25 min)
• Republic Services 2024 annual report additional information request (20 min)

The commissioners reviewed updates on the Coordinated Homeless Response Office, the Benton Area Transit implementation plan, and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded; staff were asked to develop options and reports for future consideration.

General

The Board of Commissioners, meeting as the Cascade View County Service District Governing Board, will consider a consent-calendar item to retroactively reappoint a member to the district's budget committee. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and routine approvals.

• Consent Calendar Item 5.1: Retroactive reappointment to Cascade View County Service District Budget Committee, Order No. D2026-060

General

The Hidden Valley County Service District Governing Board will meet to conduct business. The primary item on the agenda is an appointment to the district's budget committee.

• Appointment to the Hidden Valley County Service District Budget Committee (Order No. D2026-061)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider ratifying a grant application for the Adult Treatment Court and vote on a letter of support for the BASICS Act, a federal transportation initiative. They will also receive an annual update from the Benton County Historical Society and hold a work session on a National Institute of Corrections Technical Assistant Grant. Proclamations for Historic Preservation Month, Asian Americans Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month are included on the consent calendar.

• Proclaim May 2026 as Historic Preservation Month (Proclamation No. P2026-011)
• Proclaim May 2026 as Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month (Proclamation No. P2026-012)
• Ratification of Notice of Intent to Apply for Oregon Bureau of Justice Assistance FY2025 Adult Treatment Court Grant
• Letter of Support to Oregon's Congressional Delegation for inclusion of the BASICS Act (HR 7437) in the next Federal Surface Transportation Program
• Work session: National Institute of Corrections Technical Assistant Grant Update with Sheriff Jef Van Arsdall

Board of Commissioners

General

The Executive Committee will approve the minutes from the February 25, 2026 Full Council meeting. It will hear legislative updates on criminal justice presented by Zack Reeves and Ryann Gleason of CFM Advocates. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the February 25, 2026 Full Council meeting
• Legislative updates regarding criminal justice presented by Zack Reeves and Ryann Gleason (CFM Advocates)

The committee removed the approval of the February 25, 2026 Full Council meeting minutes from the agenda and scheduled it for a vote at the May 27 full council meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

• Removed approval of Feb. 25, 2026 Full Council minutes from agenda; vote set for May 27
• Meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss the City of Newport's request for financial support to litigate against a proposed ICE detention facility. Other business includes an update on the floodplain program, annual reports from the library and Coffin Butte Landfill, and a grant application for assessment funding. Proclamations for National Library Week, Vietnamese American Remembrance Day, and Crime Victims' Rights Week will be issued.

• Discussion on funding support for Newport's litigation opposing an ICE detention facility
• Floodplain Program Update from Community Development Department
• 2024 Coffin Butte Landfill and Pacific Region Compost Facility Annual Report
• Library Director's Annual Report on library activities
• Approval of CAFFA Grant Application for fiscal period 2026-2027

General

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners held a goal‑setting meeting to receive updates on several county initiatives. Topics included the State Task Force on Municipal Solid Waste in the Willamette Valley, a review of county advisory committees and boards, and the Benton Area Transit (BAT) implementation plan. The agenda also included a consent calendar item to approve the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Update on the State's Task Force on Municipal Solid Waste in the Willamette Valley
• Review of Benton County Advisory Committees and Boards
• Benton Area Transit (BAT) Implementation Plan and Monthly Update
• Approval of the March 10, 2026 Board of Commissioners Goal‑setting Meeting Minutes

The commissioners approved a motion directing county staff to continue developing a self‑perform model for Benton Area Transit and to expand the project scope to include an enhanced contract‑out model with specific payment, reporting, performance and audit provisions. The motion passed unanimously (3‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved directive to staff to develop self‑perform model and enhanced contract‑out model for BAT (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will adopt several proclamations, approve recent meeting minutes, discuss the Historic Courthouse Preservation Committee, and vote on authorizing the sale of two county real properties. Public comment will be allowed with a three‑minute limit per speaker. The meeting will be held in person at the Kalapuya Building and via Zoom.

• Proclamation of April 6‑12, 2026 as Public Health Week (Proclamation No. P2026-004)
• Proclamation of April 2026 as National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month (Proclamation No. P2026-005)
• Proclamation of April 12‑18, 2026 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (Proclamation No. P2026-006)
• Proclamation of April 2026 as Alcohol Awareness Month (Proclamation No. P2026-010)
• Authorization of the sale of two Benton County real properties (Order Nos. D2026-057 and D2026-058)

The commissioners accepted Proclamation #P2026-004 designating April 6‑12, 2026 as Public Health Week, with a 3‑0 vote. The agenda was approved with no changes. No other actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments about the Dial‑a‑Bus transit service.

• Accepted Proclamation #P2026-004, Public Health Week (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (no changes)

General

The Alsea Human Services County Service District Governing Board will meet to review an informational update regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The session includes a 30-minute discussion led by CFO Jennifer Ferrer Santa-Ines.

• Informational update and discussion on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget

General

The Agricultural Extension Services County Service District Governing Board will meet on April 7, 2026. The board will consider a retroactive reappointment to its Budget Committee and will approve the minutes from meetings held on January 6 and February 17, 2026. Public comments and announcements are also scheduled.

• Retroactive reappointment to the Benton County Agricultural Extension Services County Service District Budget Committee (Order No. D2026-056)
• Approval of the January 6, 2026 Agricultural Extension Services meeting minutes
• Approval of the February 17, 2026 Agricultural Extension Services meeting minutes

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will approve the July 16, 2025 Department Head Meeting minutes. Commissioners will hear updates on financial services, assessment, records and elections, information technology, and human resources, including staffing and budget information.

• Approval of July 16, 2025 Department Head Meeting minutes
• Vacancy Factor update presented by CFO Jennifer Ferrer‑Santa Ines
• Assessment Conversion Update presented by Chief Deputy Jenny Anderson
• Service and Budget Update for Records and Elections presented by Interim County Clerk Darla Rush
• Staffing and recruitment updates from Human Resources Director Tammy Webb

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss establishing goals for the Transportation Safety Action Plan and supporting two City of Corvallis property tax exemption policies. The meeting includes traffic control orders and a report on a potential detention facility in Newport.

• Transportation Safety Action Plan goal and approval (Resolution No. R2026-002)
• Traffic control on NW Somerset Drive (Order No. D2026-050) and S 13th Street (Order No. D2026-051)
• City of Corvallis Low Income Rental Property Tax Exemption policy (Resolution No. R2026-003)
• City of Corvallis Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption policy (Resolution No. R2026-004)
• Acceptance of easements for Dodge Island Road Bridge

The commissioners reviewed public comments on the Dial‑a‑Bus service and said staff will respond to questions by the end of the week. They noted the Kittelson report will be posted online and that any transit changes will not occur until well into 2027. A presentation on Somerset Drive speed limits was given, but no vote or final action was recorded.

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will review updates on the Historic Courthouse, McBee Campground, and the Jackson-Frazier Wetland Boardwalk. The meeting also includes discussions on the Alpine and Alsea sewer project, the Innovation Mobility Program, and electric vehicle grants.

• Review of Historic Courthouse reuse feasibility study
• McBee Campground logging and grant updates
• Jackson-Frazier Wetland Boardwalk project status
• Alpine and Alsea Sewer Project and EPA grant review
• Innovation Mobility Program Grant for rural shuttle service

The Benton County Board of Commissioners met to receive updates on the historic courthouse preservation, McBee Campground, Jackson Frazier Wetland boardwalk, Fairgrounds activities, and several public works and transportation projects. Staff also reported on personnel hires, the Comprehensive Plan, and upcoming development code changes. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a goal‑setting meeting that includes updates on the Eugene Airport, county communications, and the vacant County Administrator position. It will approve routine consent‑calendar items such as meeting minutes and an appointment to the Property Value Appeals Board. New business includes three sponsorship requests for community events and the appointment of a County Counsel.

• Discussion of “LIFT OFF EUG: The Future of the Eugene Airport” presented by Cathryn Stephens
• County Communications and Website Update presented by Anne Thwaits, Carly Fredericks, and Seren Lloyd
• Discussion regarding the County Administrator position vacancy led by Pat Malone
• Appointment of County Counsel (Vance Croney) as a new County Counsel
• Sponsorship requests for ABC House Celebrate Hope, Jackson Street Youth Rising, and Philomath Rotary Salmon and Jazz events

Commissioners reviewed three options for filling the County Administrator vacancy and debated budget impacts. A motion was introduced to appoint Rick Crager as Interim County Administrator through June 30, 2026, but the minutes do not record a vote or final decision. The board also heard a presentation on the Eugene Airport expansion and a communications website update, with no actions taken.

• Motion to appoint Rick Crager as Interim County Administrator (through June 30, 2026) – outcome not recorded
• Reviewed Eugene Airport expansion proposal – no decision recorded
• County communications and website update presented – no decision recorded

General

The Alsea County Service District Governing Board will meet to address administrative appointments. The board is considering two retroactive reappointment orders for district committees.

• Retroactive reappointment to the Alsea County Service District Budget Committee (Order No. D2026-052)
• Retroactive reappointment to the Alsea County Service District Citizen Advisory Committee (Order No. D2026-053)

Vice Chair Gabe Shepherd called the meeting to order at 11:46 a.m. Commissioner Nancy Wyse moved to approve the consent calendar, which included retroactive reappointments to the Alsea County Service District Budget Committee and Citizen Advisory Committee. Shepherd seconded the motion, and the vote carried 2‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 11:47 a.m.

• Approved consent calendar for retroactive reappointments to Budget and Citizen Advisory Committees (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will vote on the appeal of Land Use Application LU-24-027 for expanding the Coffin Butte Landfill. The meeting also includes updates from the Economic Development Office and a financial status report through February 15, 2026. Several consent calendar items will be approved, and new business will address a right‑of‑way acceptance for Airport Avenue and a letter opposing clearcutting at Marys Peak and Alsea Falls.

• Reconsideration of appeal decision for Land Use Application LU-24-027, Coffin Butte Landfill expansion
• Acceptance of right of way from Ryan and Stacie Cheeke for Airport Avenue, County Road No. 25280
• Approval of letter in opposition to clearcutting at Marys Peak and Alsea Falls
• Corvallis‑Benton Economic Development Office quarterly update
• 2025‑2027 financial status update through February 15, 2026

The commissioners voted 3‑0 to proclaim March 2026 as Women’s History Month in Benton County. They also voted 3‑0 to accept the semiannual finance report for the period ending February 15, 2026. The consent calendar approved the minutes from the December 16, 2025 and January 6, 2026 meetings. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Proclaimed March 2026 Women's History Month (vote 3‑0)
• Accepted semiannual Finance Report (vote 3‑0)
• Approved December 16, 2025 meeting minutes (consent calendar)
• Approved January 6, 2026 meeting minutes (consent calendar)

General

The William Criminal Justice Council will meet to provide an overview of its work and receive updates from the Executive Committee. The meeting includes introductions and the approval of previous minutes.

• Updates from Executive Committee Meeting
• Overview of the Work of WCJC

The Willamette Criminal Justice Council approved the January 28, 2026 Executive Committee meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The committee discussed updates on the Justice Reinvestment Program, ankle‑monitor usage, budget development, and potential collaborations with juvenile and school agencies, but no further actions were formally decided.

• Approved January 28, 2026 Executive Committee meeting minutes (unanimous)

General

The Board of Commissioners is meeting as the 911 Emergency Communications County Service District Governing Board. The agenda focuses on retroactive appointments and reappointments to the district's budget committee.

• Retroactive appointment to the 911 Emergency Communications Services County Service District Budget Committee (Order No. D2026-043)
• Retroactive reappointment to the 911 Emergency Communications Services County Service District Budget Committee (Order No. D2026-044)

General

The Library Services County Service District Governing Board will consider two consent‑calendar items: a retroactive appointment and a retroactive reappointment to the Library Services Budget Committee. These items are listed as Order No. D2026-45 and Order No. D2026-046. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as call to order, agenda approval, announcements, and public comments.

• 5.1 Retroactive appointment to the County Service District for Library Services Budget Committee (Order No. D2026-45)
• 5.2 Retroactive reappointment to the County Service District for Library Services Budget Committee (Order No. D2026-046)
• Call to Order and Introductions
• Review and Approve Agenda
• Public Comments

General

The Alpine County Service District Governing Board will meet immediately after the Benton County Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda consists of routine items—call to order, agenda approval, announcements, and a public comment period. A consent calendar item will retroactively reappoint members to the Advisory and Budget Committee under Order No. D2026-047. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Retroactive reappointment to the Alpine County Service District Advisory and Budget Committee (Order No. D2026-047)
• Public comment period (speakers limited to three minutes each)
• Standard procedural items: call to order, agenda approval, announcements

The board approved the Consent Calendar, which included a retroactive reappointment to the Alpine County Service District Advisory and Budget Committee. The motion was moved by Commissioner Nancy Wyse, seconded by Vice Chair Gabe Shepherd, and passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved retroactive reappointment to Advisory and Budget Committee (3-0)

General

The Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Alsea Human Services County Service District Governing Board. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and one appointment matter.

• Retroactive reappointment to the Alsea Human Services Budget Committee (Order No. D2026-048)

General

The Benton County Agricultural Extension Services Governing Board will consider a consent calendar item to retroactively reappoint members to the Agricultural Extension Services Budget Committee under Order No. D2026-049. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as call to order, agenda approval, announcements, and public comments. A legal notice referencing ORS 192.640(1) is also listed.

• Consent Calendar – Retroactive reappointment to Agricultural Extension Services Budget Committee (Order No. D2026-049)
• Call to Order and Introductions
• Review and Approve Agenda
• Announcements
• Public Comments (up to three minutes per speaker)

The board approved the consent calendar item concerning the retroactive reappointment to the Agricultural Extension Services Budget Committee. Commissioner Wyse moved to approve, Vice Chair Shepherd seconded, and the motion carried unanimously with a 3-0 vote. No other matters were acted upon.

• Approved consent calendar for retroactive reappointment to Agricultural Extension Services Budget Committee (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the annexation of Good Samaritan Hospital and the transfer of a property title in Alsea. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance to update procurement thresholds.

• Good Samaritan Hospital Annexation
• Resolution No. R2026-001: Transfer of title for property at 435 E. Alder Street, Alsea, Oregon
• Ordinance No. 2026-0329: Amending Benton County Code Chapter 2 to update procurement thresholds
• Appointing John Phillips IV to the Willamette Criminal Justice Council
• Proclamation No. P2026-002: Day of Remembrance for Japanese Americans Incarcerated During World War II

The Benton County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a proclamation designating February 19, 2026 as the Day of Remembrance for Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II. The consent calendar items, including a criminal justice council appointment and a budget committee reappointment, were also approved 3‑0. The Board amended County Code Chapter 2 to update procurement thresholds and adopted Ordinance #2026‑0329, effective March 19, 2026, with a 3‑0 vote. No additional funding was requested for Phase 3 of the PALS permitting tool.

• Adopted proclamation P2026-002 for Japanese‑American Remembrance Day (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar items (3-0)
• Amended Code Chapter 2 procurement thresholds and adopted Ordinance #2026-0329 (3-0)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hear updates from the Coordinated Homeless Response Office and a measles briefing from the Health Department. A public comment will be taken on a letter regarding gender‑affirming care for minors. The meeting also includes a joint year‑in‑review presentation by the Health Department and Community Health Centers.

• Coordinated Homeless Response Office update – presented by Rebecca Taylor and Julie Arena
• Measles update – presented by Gerald Dyer and Rachel Smith
• Public comment on gender‑affirming care for minors – Lacey Mollel
• Year‑in‑review by Health Department and Community Health Centers – April Holland and Lacey Mollel
• Health in All Actions Committee presentation – Mac Gillespie

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider the second reading and adoption of an amendment to County Code Chapter 91 concerning mobile food units (Ordinance No. 2026-0328). A public hearing will be held to amend County Code Chapter 2 to update procurement thresholds. The meeting also includes presentations on a state grant opportunity, the future of the Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee, and membership renewal for the Association of Oregon Counties.

• Second Reading and Adoption of Amendment to County Code Chapter 91 – Mobile Food Units, Ordinance No. 2026-0328
• Public Hearing: Amending County Code Chapter 2 to Update Procurement Thresholds
• Presentation: Oregon Criminal Justice Commission 2026 Innovation and Intervention Fund Grant Opportunity
• Discussion: Future of the Benton County Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (ENRAC)
• Discussion: Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) 2026 Membership Renewal

The Board unanimously approved a proclamation naming February 2026 Black History Month in Benton County, approved the consent calendar, adopted Ordinance #2026-0328 regulating mobile food units, approved the application for an Oregon Innovation and Intervention Fund grant, and renewed the county’s Association of Oregon Counties membership with a $44,363.39 dues payment. All motions carried 3‑0. The future of the Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee was tabled.

• Proclamation of February 2026 as Black History Month approved (3-0)
• Consent Calendar approved (3-0)
• Ordinance #2026-0328 amending Chapter 91 for mobile food units adopted (3-0)
• Application for Oregon Innovation and Intervention Fund grant approved (3-0)
• Renewal of AOC membership and payment of $44,363.39 dues approved (3-0)
• Future of the ENRAC item tabled until Feb 17, 2026

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to interview an applicant for an advisory group. The body will deliberate on the applicant and review a vacancy report.

• Applicant interview for advisory group
• Review of Advisory Group Vacancy Report

General

The Benton County Criminal Justice Council will meet to elect a vice chair, discuss the FY 2025-27 Formula Grant progress, and set topics for 2026. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Recommendation of John Phillips IV for Position 22
• Review of FY 2025-27 Formula Grant Q1 and Q2 progress
• Setting Topics for 2026
• Meeting via Zoom

The WCJC Executive Committee unanimously appointed Jason Harvey as Vice Chair. The committee also unanimously recommended John Phillip IV for Position 22 on the WCJC to the Board of Commissioners. No other decisions were made.

• Appointed Jason Harvey as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Recommended John Phillip IV for Position 22 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hear a 20‑minute update from the City of Corvallis Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force, followed by a 60‑minute briefing on solid waste management in Benton County. A brief discussion on the future of the Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee will also take place. The meeting is informational and no decisions are listed.

• Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force update (20 min)
• Solid Waste Management Activities briefing (60 min)
• Future of the Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (15 min)

The commissioners deferred the Future of Benton County Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee item to the February 3, 2026 meeting. They also added a new agenda item to discuss and decide on commissioner attendance and ticket purchase for the Celebrate Corvallis 75th Anniversary event on March 14, 2026. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Deferred item 5.1 Future of ENRAC to Feb 3, 2026
• Added agenda item 6.1 Discussion and Decision on commissioner attendance/tickets for Celebrate Corvallis 75th Anniversary

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold an interview with applicant Jacob Gradwohl. The interview is followed by a brief deliberation and possible direction to staff. No other agenda items have supporting documents.

• Applicant interview: Jacob Gradwohl

The board interviewed Jacob Gradwohl for a seat on the Property Value Appeals Board. Commissioners voted 3-0 to direct staff to prepare an order of appointment to Pool 2 for Gradwohl and place it on the February 3, 2026 agenda.

• Directed staff to prepare appointment order for Jacob Gradwohl to Pool 2 (3-0)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hear updates from the Juvenile Department, the Sheriff's Office, and the District Attorney's Office. The District Attorney will present the kickoff of an Adult Treatment Court, a report on deflection strategies, and a brief on DUII saturation patrols. Budget updates for each department will also be provided.

• Juvenile Department staffing, budget, case statistics, and programming updates
• Sheriff's Office monthly reports for October‑December and budget update
• Adult Treatment Court kickoff by the District Attorney
• Deflection report and planned changes from the District Attorney
• DUII saturation patrols briefing and budget update from the District Attorney

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding mobile food unit regulations and the Coffin Butte expansion appeal. The meeting also includes a work session on the floodplain program and a committee appointment.

• Ordinance No. 2026-0328: Amendment of Benton County Code Chapter 91 regarding Mobile Food Units
• Reconsideration of Appeal LU-24-027 regarding Coffin Butte Expansion
• Floodplain Program Update work session
• Appointment of Elizabeth Beierle to the Courthouse Preservation Committee (Order No. D2026-038)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners approved the first reading of Ordinance #2026-0328, amending Chapter 91 to permit temporary mobile food units in unincorporated areas. The second reading is scheduled for February 3, 2026, with the ordinance becoming effective on March 5, 2026. The Consent Calendar, which included approval of prior meeting minutes and the appointment of Elizabeth Beierle to the Courthouse Preservation Committee, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar (including prior minutes and appointment) (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #2026-0328 on mobile food units (3-0)
• Set second reading of the ordinance for February 3, 2026; effective March 5, 2026
• Appointed Elizabeth Beierle to the Courthouse Preservation Committee (Order D2026-038)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will review goals for the 2026 legislative session and update residents on the Safe Streets and Roads for All safety plan and the Benton Believes comprehensive plan update.

• Review of 2026 State Legislative Preview and Priorities
• Update on the Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan
• Status Report on the Benton Believes Comprehensive Plan Update
• Discussion regarding the Alsea Health Center
• Approval of previous Board of Commissioners goal-setting meeting minutes

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will elect a chair and vice chair, approve the agenda, and consider two new business items. One item proposes a schedule for future South Third County Service District meetings. The other item proposes designating official newspapers for the district. The meeting also includes routine approval of July 1, 2025 district minutes.

• Election of 2026 Chair and Vice Chair of the Board
• Approval of July 1, 2025 South Third County Service District meeting minutes
• Setting the meeting schedule for the South Third County Service District (Order No. D2026-011)
• Designating official newspapers for the South Third County Service District (Order No. D2026-022)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will elect a chair and vice chair for 2026, approve the prior Board of Health meeting minutes, and consider a motion to designate official newspapers for the Board of Health Governing Body. Public comment will be allowed, and the meeting will be held in person at the Kalapuya Building and via Zoom.

• Election of 2026 Board Chair
• Election of 2026 Board Vice Chair
• Approval of January 7, 2025 Board of Health meeting minutes
• Designation of official newspapers for the Board of Health (Order No. D2026-023)

General

The Board of Commissioners will meet to elect a Board Chair and Vice Chair for 2026. The body will also meet as the Contract Review Board Governing Board to designate official newspapers.

• Election of 2026 Board Chair
• Election of 2026 Board Vice Chair
• Order No. D2026-024: Designating Official Newspapers for the Contract Review Board

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will elect a chair and vice chair for 2026, approve the prior meeting minutes, and consider an order to designate the official newspapers of the Local Review Board. Public comment will be allowed, and the meeting will be held in person at the Kalapuya Building and via Zoom.

• Election of 2026 Board Chair
• Election of 2026 Board Vice Chair
• Approval of January 7, 2025 Local Review Board meeting minutes
• Order No. D2026-025 to designate official newspapers of the Local Review Board

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will elect a chair and vice chair, approve the agenda, and consider two new items: setting the meeting schedule for the Agricultural Extension Services County Service District and designating its official newspaper. The meeting also includes a consent calendar item to approve minutes from the June 10, 2025 district meeting. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Election of 2026 Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of June 10, 2025 Agricultural Extension Services District meeting minutes
• Setting the meeting schedule for the Agricultural Extension Services County Service District (Order No. D2026-003)
• Designating an official newspaper for the Agricultural Extension Services County Service District (Order No. D2026-014)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will discuss a reconsideration of their prior decision on LU‑24‑027, the conditional use permit to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill. They will also approve a sole‑source contract for severe‑weather sheltering materials and address routine items such as setting the meeting schedule, designating official newspapers, and appointing members to various road districts.

• Reconsideration of Board decision on LU‑24‑027, conditional use permit for Coffin Butte Landfill expansion (Work Session 6.1)
• Sole source approval to contract for severe weather sheltering materials (Item 8.3, Order No. D2026‑037)
• Setting the Board meeting schedule (Item 8.1, Order No. D2026‑001)
• Designating official newspapers for the Board (Item 8.2, Order No. D2026‑012)
• Appointments and reappointments to multiple road districts (Consent Calendar items 7.1‑7.11)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will elect a chair and vice chair, approve the agenda, and consider two new business items: setting the meeting schedule for the Alpine County Service District and designating its official newspapers. The meeting also includes routine public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Election of 2026 Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of July 1, 2025 Alpine County Service District meeting minutes
• Set meeting schedule for the Alpine County Service District (Order No. D2026-004)
• Designate official newspapers for the Alpine County Service District (Order No. D2026-015)
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will elect a chair and vice chair for 2026, approve the agenda, and hear public comments. The board will consider two new business items: setting the meeting schedule for the Alsea County Service District (Order No. D2026-005) and designating official newspapers for the district (Order No. D2026-016). All items are scheduled for brief discussion, each allotted one minute.

• Election of 2026 Chair
• Election of 2026 Vice Chair
• Setting meeting schedule for Alsea County Service District (Order No. D2026-005)
• Designating official newspapers for Alsea County Service District (Order No. D2026-016)
• Public comment (up to three minutes per speaker)

General

The Board will elect a chair and vice chair for 2026, approve the agenda, and consider two orders: one to set the Alsea Human Services County Service District meeting schedule and another to designate its official newspapers. Public comment will be allowed with time limits. The meeting will be followed by the Alsea Human Services County Service District Governing Board session.

• Election of 2026 Chair
• Election of 2026 Vice Chair
• Review and approve agenda
• Order D2026-006: Set meeting schedule for Alsea Human Services County Service District
• Order D2026-017: Designate official newspapers for Alsea Human Services County Service District

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will elect a chair and vice chair, approve the agenda, and consider two items for the Cascade View County Service District: establishing its meeting schedule and designating its official newspapers. Public comment will be allowed with time limits. The meeting will be held in person at the Kalapuya Building and via Zoom.

• Election of 2026 Chair
• Election of 2026 Vice Chair
• In the Matter of Setting the Meeting Schedule of the Cascade View County Service District (Order No. D2026-007)
• In the Matter of Designating Official Newspapers for the Cascade View County Service District (Order No. D2026-018)
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)

General

The Board of Commissioners will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2026. The board will also meet as the Hidden Valley Domestic Water Supply County Service District Governing Board to address administrative orders.

• Election of the 2026 Chair
• Election of the 2026 Vice Chair
• Order No. D2026-008: Setting the meeting schedule for Hidden Valley Domestic Water Supply County Service District
• Order No. D2026-019: Designating official newspapers for the Hidden Valley County Service District

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will elect a chair and vice chair for 2026. They will approve the June 17, 2025 Library Services County Service District meeting minutes. The board will set the meeting schedule for the Library Services County Service District and designate official newspapers for the district.

• Election of the 2026 Chair
• Election of the 2026 Vice Chair
• Approval of the June 17, 2025 Library Services County Service District meeting minutes
• Setting the meeting schedule of the Library Services County Service District (Order No. D2026-009)
• Designating official newspapers for the Library Services County Service District (Order No. D2026-020)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will meet to elect a chair and vice chair for 2026 and set the schedule for the North Albany County Service District. The meeting will also include the approval of December meeting minutes and the designation of official newspapers for the service district.

• Election of 2026 Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of December 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Setting the North Albany County Service District meeting schedule
• Designating official newspapers for the North Albany County Service District

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will elect its 2026 chair and vice chair, approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and consider two new actions for the 911 Emergency Communications County Service District: establishing its meeting schedule and designating an official newspaper. Public comment will also be permitted.

• Election of the 2026 Chair
• Election of the 2026 Vice Chair
• Approval of the June 17, 2025 911 Emergency Communications Services County Service District meeting minutes
• Setting the meeting schedule of the 911 Emergency Communications County Service District (Order No. D2026-002)
• Designating an official newspaper for the 911 Emergency Communications County Service District (Order No. D2026-013)