Benton County public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including the approval of Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund projects for 2025‑27. The meeting also includes a review of regional housing updates, a proposal to revise fees for land‑use and planning services, and a discussion of naming suggestions for the county‑owned building at 4185 SW Research Way. Additional updates will be provided on the county fleet, public health, and the Sustainable Materials Management Plan.
- Approval of Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Projects for 2025‑27 – Gary Stockhoff, Public Works
- Revising fees for Land Use and Planning Division services (Order No. D2024-060) – Petra Schuetz, Community Development
- Resource naming suggestions for the county‑owned building at 4185 SW Research Way – Rachel McEneny, County Administrator
- Benton County Fleet Update – Gary Stockhoff, Deven Kephart, Public Works; Greg Munn, Financial Services
- Health Services Structure Status Report – April Holland, Health Services; Lacey Mollel, Community Health Centers; Rick Crager, Assistant County Administrator
General
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a goal‑setting meeting on December 10, 2024. The agenda includes a sponsorship request for the January 30, 2025 Hands Across Corvallis fundraising event, a consideration of membership in the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce, and the start of a naming process for the building at 4185 SW Research Way. Commissioners will also discuss the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program, receive presentations from the Assessment Department and Economic Development Office, and set 2025 committee assignments and government comment schedules.
- Sponsorship request for the Jan 30 2025 Hands Across Corvallis fundraising event
- Consideration of membership in the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce
- Initiation of building naming process for 4185 SW Research Way
- Discussion of the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program
- 2025 Commissioners’ Committee Assignments
General
Commissioners will receive updates on county facilities and the Behavioral Health Deflection Program. They will consider several new business items, including adopting a resolution for the Philomath Enterprise Zone school support fee, revising Fair Board bylaws and its event‑center management agreement, approving new fee schedules for Natural Areas, Parks and Events, and voting on the AFSCME 2024‑2027 collective bargaining agreement.
- Adoption of Resolution No. R2024-023 for Philomath Enterprise Zone School Support Fee
- Revisions to Fair Board bylaws
- Revisions to the Memorandum of Agreement for Event Center and Fairgrounds Management
- Approval of Natural Areas, Parks, and Events fee schedules (Order No. D2024-071)
- Approval of AFSCME 2024‑2027 collective bargaining agreement
General
The Board of Commissioners will discuss budget priorities for 2025-27 and establish 2025 legislative priorities. The body is also reviewing the 2025 Public Works fee schedules and the County Administrator's 2024-25 goals.
- 2025 Public Works Fee Schedules, Order No. D2024-054
- Application for an Innovative Mobility Program Grant for a Rural Shuttle Service Feasibility Study
- Order No. D2024-058 regarding banking services and designation of funds custodian
- Proclamation No. P2024-023 for National Rural Health Day
- Executive session regarding labor negotiations
General
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a goal‑setting work session, review and approve minutes from February 15 and April 9, 2024 meetings, discuss compliance measures for the Endangered Species Act and floodplain regulation, receive updates on sustainability plans and county administration, and then convene an executive session to discuss labor negotiations.
- Approve February 15, 2024 Goal‑setting Meeting Minutes
- Approve April 9, 2024 Goal‑setting Meeting Minutes
- Pre‑Implementation Compliance Measures related to Endangered Species Act and Floodplain Regulation (30 min)
- Sustainable Materials Management Plan Update (15 min)
- Executive Session on labor negotiations (ORS 192.660[2][d])
General
The Board of Commissioners will review transit programs, road naming, and property tax payments. The body is also considering the addition of a post-Thanksgiving holiday to the county calendar.
- Formal adoption of the Benton County Emergency Operations Plan 2024
- Review and approval of Benton Area Transit Federal Section 5310 and 5311 Programs
- Naming of Rosenast Road Private Road No. 3350 (Order No. D2024-057)
- Acceptance of easements for the Corvallis to Albany Path: Pilkington to Merloy Avenue
- Order No. D2024-056 to authorize advance property tax payments for tax year 2024-2025
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet for information sharing and work sessions. The agenda includes updates on regional services and a scheduled executive session regarding labor negotiations.
- Work session on 211 Services in Benton County
- Update on Continuum of Care for Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties
- Update from Water District No. 22 of the Oregon Water Resources Department
- Presentation by Valley Neighbors for Environmental Quality and Safety
- Executive session regarding labor negotiations
Board of Commissioners
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and address routine items such as the consent calendar and public comments. Old business includes a decision on the 2025 Environmental Health Fees, which is listed as not approved. The board may also convene an executive session as required by state law. No other specific projects or contracts are on the agenda.
- Proclamation of October 2024 as Great Shakeout Month (Proclamation #P2024-020)
- Review and approve agenda
- Consider approval of 2025 Environmental Health Fees (not approved)
- Potential executive session under ORS [number] (statute title)
- Work session and consent calendar items
Board of Commissioners
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a goal‑setting work session on October 8, 2024. After approving a consent calendar that includes ratifying Order No. D2024‑053 appointing Charlene Carroll and David Livesay to the Disposal Site Advisory Committee, the board will discuss three presentation topics: a proposed merger of the Albany and Corvallis metropolitan planning areas, a National Institute of Corrections technical assistance request, and an update from the Sustainable Materials Management Plan Task Force. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to consider labor‑negotiation matters and performance‑review issues.
- Ratify Order No. D2024-053 appointing Charlene Carroll and David Livesay to the Disposal Site Advisory Committee
- Presentation on merger of the Albany Area Metropolitan Planning Area (AAMPO) and the Corvallis Area Metropolitan Planning Area (CAMPO)
- National Institute of Corrections technical assistance request presented by Sheriff Jef Van Arsdall
- Sustainable Materials Management Plan Task Force update
- Executive session on labor negotiations and performance reviews
Board of Commissioners
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will review the agenda, approve the August 20 meeting minutes, and discuss several new business items. Items include a property transfer to Albany, a new 2025 Environmental Health fee schedule, a grievance settlement memorandum, and updates on grant support letters and ARPA funding. The meeting will also include a facilities update and an executive session on labor negotiations.
- Transfer of County-owned Property to the City of Albany (Order No. D2024-052)
- Adoption of the 2025 Environmental Health Fee Schedule
- Memorandum of Agreement: Grievance Settlement for uninterrupted meal and rest periods
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Status Report
- Letters of support for jail‑based medications grant and invasive pests grant
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several task force updates and program reports. The meeting includes a decision on a school support fee rate for the Enterprise Zone and a membership renewal for the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Resolution No. R2024-023 Establishing an Enterprise Zone School Support Fee Rate
- Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Renewal
- Proclamation No. P2024-019 designating September as National Preparedness Month
- Enterprise Permitting Systems Project Report
- Sustainable Materials Management Plan Task Force Update
General
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a goal‑setting work session. Commissioners will discuss a resolution to establish the Enterprise Zone School Support Fee rate and receive updates on the Fairgrounds strategic plan, agritourism, sustainable materials management, and broadband. An executive session will be convened to address labor negotiations.
- Resolution to establish the Enterprise Zone School Support Fee rate
- Fairgrounds Strategic Plan update
- Agritourism discussion
- Sustainable Materials Management Plan Task Force update
- Broadband update
Board of Commissioners
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will discuss a grant application to the Health Resources and Services Administration for new access points. Commissioners will also vote on an updated social media policy and hold a public hearing on transferring jurisdiction of NW Gibson Hill Road to the City of Albany. Additional items include a proclamation for National Suicide Prevention Month and updates from regional councils and county departments.
- Public Hearing – Transfer jurisdiction of NW Gibson Hill Road to City of Albany (Order No. D2024-051)
- New Business – Approval to apply for New Access Points Funding Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration
- New Business – Approval of Updated Social Media Policy A114
- Work Session – Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments update
- Proclamation – September 2024 declared National Suicide Prevention Month (Proclamation P2024-017)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on affordable housing and regional health and sustainability plans. The body will also consider a winery outlet application and a grant for electric vehicle charging stations.
- Application for New Outlet, Primary Location for a Winery for Willamette Cider Works, dba Waldbusser Cider Works
- Grant Approval for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- External Fleet Program – 2023-25 Budget Note Report
- Affordable and Supportive Housing Projects Update
- Executive Session regarding labor negotiations
General
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a goal-setting work session to discuss various county projects and updates. The session includes discussions on the 2025 legislative session and county facilities.
- 2025 Legislative Session discussion
- Electric Vehicle Plan update for Benton County Facilities
- County Website Project update
- Draft Wildfire Hazard Plan engagement
- Executive session for labor negotiations
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review updates on broadband, facilities, and economic development. The body is deciding on the transfer of NW Gibson Hill Road to the City of Albany and modifications to water user deposit requirements for the Alsea Service District.
- Order No. D2024-049: Modification of deposit requirements for Alsea Service District water users
- Order No. D2024-051: Transfer of jurisdiction of NW Gibson Hill Road to the City of Albany
- Resolution No. R2024-022: Statement of support for flavored tobacco restrictions
- Request for permission to apply for one-time funding for Coordinated Homeless Response Office
- Republic Services presentation of 2023 Annual Hauling and Coffin Butte Pacific Region Compost reports
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold work sessions on a Behavioral Health Deflection Program and proposed county timber revenue options. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Americans with Disabilities Month and a membership renewal for the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments.
- Proclamation P2024-016: July 2024 as Americans with Disabilities Month
- Work session: Behavioral Health Deflection Program
- Work session: Proposed County Timber Revenue Options
- Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments Fiscal Year 2024-25 membership renewal and dues