Benton County public meetings in 2022
7 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a first reading of Ordinance No. 2022-0315 to replace the contract appeal process and adopted revised 2023 fee schedules for Environmental Health and the Sheriff's Office. The Board also accepted road easements from Legacy Estates LLC and initiated stormwater management code amendments.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2022-0315 to replace Contract Appeal Process (3-0)
- Approved Order #D2022-081 for 2023 Environmental Health Fee Schedule (3-0)
- Approved Order #D2022-084 for Sheriff's Office Civil Division fee schedule (3-0)
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement with the Fair Board (3-0)
- Approved Order #2022-085 granting Honeybrine Catering sole source exemption (3-0)
- Accepted two 50-foot road and utility easements from Legacy Estates LLC (3-0)
- Approved initiation of Development Code amendments for stormwater management (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for City of Monroe Trail Connectivity Grant (3-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved the sale of two non-buildable parcels of land to Hubbard Family LLC for $2,500. The Board also approved the 2023 National Association of Counties membership renewal and several transportation projects.
- Approved Resolution #R2022-017 to sell Tax Lot 15-4-8-400 and 15-4-7-700 to Hubbard Family LLC for $2,500 (3-0)
- Approved 2023 National Association of Counties membership renewal for $1,712 (3-0)
- Approved Unanticipated Projects of Regional Significance (UPRS) for STIF funding (3-0)
- Approved October 4, 18, November 1, 14, and 15, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved the second reading of Ordinance #2022-0313, which amends the Development Code regarding psilocybin. The ordinance establishes regulations for the growing, processing, and operation of treatment service centers. It is scheduled to take effect on December 15, 2022.
- Approved second reading of Ordinance #2022-0313 regarding psilocybin development code amendments (3-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners decided to include funding for homelessness services facilities in the Justice System Improvement Program (JSIP) bond measure. They identified the Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center’s planned homelessness resources and housing navigation center as the preferred project. The Board also agreed to prioritize additional funding for this center in the 2023 legislative agenda.
- Approved including funding for homeless services facilities in the JSIP bond measure with the Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center navigation center as the preferred option (3-0)
- Approved prioritizing additional funding for the CDDC navigation center in the 2023 legislative agenda (3-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Benton County Board of Commissioners and Adair Village City Council met for a joint work session to discuss a proposed 50-acre expansion of the Adair Village urban growth boundary (UGB). No final decisions were made; the meeting served as preparation for a joint public hearing scheduled for December 6, 2022.
- Tabled final decision on UGB amendment to December 6 public hearing
- Tabled decision on Zoning Map Amendment for two properties to December 6 public hearing
Board of Commissioners
The Board conducted a first reading of an ordinance establishing zoning and siting rules for psilocybin growing, processing, and treatment centers. The Board also approved updated fee schedules for environmental health and county parks and events.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance #2022-0313 regarding psilocybin land use with modifications to remove 1,000-foot separation between centers and the 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. operating limit (3-0)
- Approved average 3% increase for Environmental Health fee schedule (3-0)
- Approved Order #D2022-080 for Natural Areas, Parks and Events 2023 fees (3-0)
- Approved Order #D2022-079 to advance $91,666.90 in property taxes to small taxing districts (3-0)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance #2022-0312 to remove the sunset date for vehicle camping at religious institutions (3-0)
- Approved Proclamation #P2022-021 recognizing Veterans Day (3-0)
- Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved August 28, 2017 Joint Work Session minutes with the Fair Board (3-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved applying for an Oregon Health Authority grant to develop a Secure Residential Treatment Facility for high-acuity mental health patients. The Board also approved a revised work plan and budget for the 'Benton County Talks Trash' group and removed one member from that group.
- Approved application for OHA grant for Licensed Residential Treatment Facilities (3-0)
- Approved revised 'Benton County Talks Trash' work plan and budget (3-0)
- Approved incremental expenditure of up to $90,000 for 'Benton County Talks Trash' (3-0)
- Removed Nancy Whitcombe from the Benton County Talks Trash Work Group (2-1)