Benton County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board will consider several reappointments and routine approvals, then move to key decisions. Commissioners will vote on Ordinance No. 2025-0327 setting fees for permits, inspections, and services. They will also approve the Behavioral Health Division plan and budget for submission to the Oregon Health Authority. Additional items include updates to personnel policies and planning service fees.

• Reappointment of Fred Edwards to the Linn Benton Housing Authority (Order No. D2025-077)
• Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-0327 – fees for permits, inspections, and services
• Approval of the Behavioral Health Division Plan and Budget for Oregon Health Authority submission
• Updates and revisions to Personnel Policy Nos. P300, P400, and P600
• Setting fees for Planning Services – Order No. D2025-076

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a goal-setting meeting to review the 2026 calendar, committee assignments, and proclamations. The session includes a federal legislative update and a public health modernization planning discussion.

• Review and approve agenda
• Federal Legislative Update and 2026 Preview
• Local Public Health Modernization Planning
• 2026 Board of Commissioners Calendar
• 2026 Board of Commissioners Committee Assignments

The December 9, 2025 meeting was a goal‑setting session that included a federal legislative update, a discussion of public‑health modernization planning, and review of the 2026 calendar and committee assignments. No motions were adopted, no votes were recorded, and no decisions were formally approved or denied.

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially adopt several fee revisions, including a public works fee update, an assessment department fee schedule, a property value appeal fee, and a Natural Areas Parks and Events user fee schedule. A new fee ordinance for the Community Development Department Building Division will receive its first reading. The meeting also includes updates on economic development, trash recommendations, and a transit self‑perform analysis.

• First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-0327 setting fees for permits, inspections, and services (Community Development Department Building Division)
• Revising fees for permits, applications, and services by the Public Works Department (Order No. D2025-070)
• Assessment Department 2026 fee schedule (Order No. D2025-072)
• Fee for property value appeal submissions (Order No. D2025-073)
• Natural Areas, Parks, and Events 2026 user fee schedule (Order No. D2025-074)

The commissioners heard public comment on the Benton County Talks Trash report and reviewed the Sustainable Materials Management Plan recommendations. An economic‑development update was presented by the Corvallis‑Benton Economic Development Office. Staff said they will request a consultant for the Solid Waste Management Plan in early 2026 and will provide requested information to the board, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded.

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will meet on Dec. 2, 2025. After public comments, the board will consider a proposal to adjust rates, fees, and charges for water users of the North Albany County Service District (Order No. D2025‑069). The meeting will also include routine approval of the November 22, 2024 and January 7, 2025 Service District meeting minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Adjust rates, fees, and charges for North Albany County Service District water users (Order No. D2025‑069)
• Approve November 22, 2024 North Albany County Service District meeting minutes
• Approve January 7, 2025 North Albany County Service District meeting minutes

The board approved Order #D2025-069, which adjusts water rates, fees, and charges for the North Albany County Service District. The motion passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote. The consent calendar was also approved, adopting the minutes from the November 22, 2024 and January 7, 2025 meetings, each by a 3-0 vote.

• Adopt Order #D2025-069 adjusting water rates, fees, and charges (3-0)
• Approve November 22, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approve January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will continue the public hearing on Land Use File No. LU-24-027 and consider adopting findings for a conditional use permit to expand a landfill. The meeting also includes proclamations for Native American Heritage Month and National Rural Health Month, an application for a new off‑premises liquor license for American Fuel V LLC, and the adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-0326 modifying Chapter 25 of the county code.

• Continuation of public hearing on Land Use File No. LU-24-027 – conditional use permit for landfill expansion (Order No. D2025-071)
• Proclamation No. P2025-029: November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month
• Proclamation No. P2025-030: November 2025 as National Rural Health Month
• Application for new off‑premises liquor license for American Fuel V LLC dba American Fuel Corvallis
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-0326 modifying Chapter 25 (Public Land Corner Preservation) of the Benton County Code

The Benton County Board of Commissioners adopted the final written decision approving Valley Landfills’ conditional use permit for the landfill expansion (Land Use File No. LU‑24‑027) with modified conditions, voting 2‑1. The consent calendar items—including two proclamations, a liquor‑license application, and meeting minutes—were approved unanimously. The Board also approved the HOPE Advisory Board bylaws, amended the public‑land‑corner preservation fee, and created a new Transit Program Coordinator position, each by a 3‑0 vote.

• Adopt Order #D2025-071, approving Conditional Use Permit for landfill expansion (LU‑24‑027) with modified conditions (2‑1)
• Approve Consent Calendar items (Proclamations, liquor license, minutes) (3‑0)
• Approve HOPE Advisory Board bylaws (3‑0)
• Adopt Ordinance #2025-0326 modifying public land corner preservation fee (3‑0)
• Approve establishment of new Transit Program Coordinator position (3‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss goal-setting and receive administrative updates. The agenda includes a proclamation for Veterans Day and a report on communications and website improvements.

• Proclamation No. P2025-028 declaring November 11 as Veterans Day
• Discussion on communications and website improvement updates

The Board adopted Proclamation No. P2025-028, declaring November 11 as Veterans Day in Benton County. The Board also approved the Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve. Additionally, the Board approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025 goal‑setting meeting. All three motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Adopt Proclamation No. P2025-028 proclaiming Nov 11 as Veterans Day (3-0)
• Approve Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve (3-0)
• Approve February 11, 2025 goal‑setting meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including a request to respond to the Oregon Housing and Community Services statewide shelter program. It will also review the 2026 Environmental Health License Fees and revise the Sheriff's Office civil division fee schedule for property sales. Additional items include authorizing advance property tax payments to certain districts and ratifying a request for emergency shelter funding.

• Old Business – Review and approve 2026 Environmental Health License Fees (Order No. D2025-067).
• New Business – Revise the Sheriff's Office Civil Division Fee Schedule for real and personal property sales (Order No. D2025-066).
• New Business – Request approval to respond to the Oregon Housing and Community Services statewide shelter program.
• New Business – Authorize advance payment of property taxes to certain municipalities or taxing districts (Order No. D2025-068).
• New Business – Ratify the October 27, 2025 request letter for emergency funding for emergency sheltering.

The commissioners approved the 2026 Environmental Health fee schedule, the Sheriff’s Office civil fee schedule, and early payment of $121,311.67 in property taxes to qualify for a 3% discount. They also approved the Health Services request to submit an application for the statewide shelter program regional coordinator and ratified a letter requesting $800,000 in emergency shelter funding. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Adopt Order #D2025-067 implementing 2026 Environmental Health fee schedule (3-0)
• Adopt Order #D2025-066 revising Sheriff’s Office Civil Division fee schedule (3-0)
• Approve Health Services request to apply for statewide shelter program regional coordinator (3-0)
• Authorize early payment of property taxes totaling $121,311.67 to receive 3% discount (3-0)
• Ratify October 27, 2025 letter requesting $800,000 emergency shelter funding (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding an information sharing meeting. The primary focus is a 2.5-hour work session for a Regional Law Enforcement Roundtable Discussion.

• Regional Law Enforcement Roundtable Discussion (2.5 hours)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners met on Oct. 28, 2025 to hear updates from regional law‑enforcement agencies, the Juvenile Department, and the District Attorney’s Office. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the session was purely informational.

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-0326, which proposes a modification to Chapter 25 (Public Land Corner Preservation) of the county code. The meeting will also discuss the 2026 Environmental Health License Fee changes and receive updates on the Floodplain Program and the Community Services Consortium fiscal status. Public comments are permitted, and the agenda includes a work session and other items.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-0326 to modify Chapter 25 (Public Land Corner Preservation)
• Discussion of 2026 Environmental Health License Fees
• Floodplain Program update presented by Toby Lewis
• Community Services Consortium fiscal status update presented by Ryan Vogt
• Approval of Welcome Letter for New Executives and Business Owners

The commissioners received an update on the federal floodplain program, including FEMA comments and mapping revisions. They also heard a presentation on the financial state and challenges of the Community Services Consortium. No formal motions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

General

The Benton County Board will approve minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. It will discuss updates from the Juvenile Department, including staffing, budget, case statistics, and programming. The meeting also includes reports from the Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office on staffing, programs, and court status.

• Approval of July 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Juvenile Department staffing and budget update
• Juvenile Department case and referral statistics
• Sheriff’s Office July and August monthly reports and budget report
• District Attorney’s Office staffing levels and restorative justice program status

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will discuss a funding request for the Osborn Aquatic Center and a county facilities assessment and planning update. They will also consider 2026 proclamations and board events, approve the September 9 meeting minutes, and hear a presentation on management and confidential employee compensation.

• Osborn Aquatic Center Funding Request – presentation by Assistant County Administrator and CFO
• Benton County Facilities Assessment and Planning – presentation by Assistant County Administrator and Sustainability Coordinator
• Discussion of 2026 Proclamations and Board of Commissioners events
• Approval of September 9, 2025 Goal‑setting Meeting minutes
• Management and Confidential Employee Compensation presentation

The Benton County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 to approve a grant of up to $100,000 to the Corvallis School District for the Osborn Aquatic Center, pending final legal review. No other formal motions were adopted; the facilities assessment and potential liquidation of several county buildings were discussed but no decisions were made.

• Approved $100,000 grant to Corvallis School District for Osborn Aquatic Center (3-0)
• Discussed facilities liquidation; no motion taken

General

The commissioners will approve the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes. They will discuss updates on the historic courthouse, McBee Campground, outdoor recreation, and other natural‑areas projects. Public Works items include the courthouse DA/EOC, the Alpine and Alsea Sewer Project EPA grant, the Innovation Mobility Program grant, CIP, and road manager recruitment. Community Development topics cover Coffin Butte, a state planning grant, FEMA floodplain matters, solid waste, enterprise permitting, and personnel.

• Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Alpine and Alsea Sewer Project EPA grant
• Review of Innovation Mobility Program grant
• Coffin Butte community development item
• Road Manager recruitment

The board voted 3‑0 to adopt the July 9, 2025 minutes. Directors reported on ongoing projects, including a $30,000 historic courthouse reuse study funded by the Louisa B. DeBosch Fund, a $645,000 Oregon State Parks grant for McBee Campground, and a $90,000 ODOT Innovation Mobility Grant. No other formal actions were taken during this session.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will discuss a traffic control order for SW Country Club Drive, County Road No. 25485. The meeting also includes updates on a local homeless shelter funding discussion, a communicable disease briefing, and several proclamations and approvals of past meeting minutes. New business items cover the North Benton County Communities Pathway status, the HOPE Advisory Board amended bylaws, and a discussion of the Corvallis Holiday Parade.

• Imposing Traffic Control on SW Country Club Drive, County Road No. 25485 (Order D2025-064)
• North Benton County Communities Pathway status and request for direction
• Approval of the Home, Opportunity, Planning, and Equity (HOPE) Advisory Board amended bylaws
• National Association of Counties (NACo) 2026 membership renewal
• Discussion of the Corvallis Holiday Parade 2025

The commissioners received a COVID-19 wastewater and vaccination update from the Health Department. They also reviewed the current funding shortfall for local homeless shelters and discussed possible mitigation strategies. No formal motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the National Flood Insurance Program, health site visits, and public health accreditation. The agenda includes a resolution on accessible programs and a COVID-19 update.

• Approval of August 7, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of National Flood Insurance Program EIS
• Health Resources and Services Administration site visit recap
• Public Health Accreditation Board update
• Resolution on accessible programs

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will review a transit self-perform analysis, approve a community corrections plan, and grant banking authority to the Chief Financial Officer. The meeting also includes a proclamation for National Preparedness Month.

• Proclamation of September 2025 as National Preparedness Month
• Benton Area Transit (BAT) Self-Perform Analysis Summary
• Approval of the 2025-27 Community Corrections Plan
• Granting banking authority to Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines
• Appointment to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Advisory Committee

The Board voted 3‑0 to adopt Proclamation #P2025-024, officially designating September 2025 as National Preparedness Month in Benton County. The agenda was approved with no changes. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Adopt Proclamation #P2025-024 proclaiming September 2025 National Preparedness Month (3-0)
• Approve agenda with no changes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a goal‑setting meeting on September 9, 2025. The agenda includes updates on a FEMA draft environmental impact statement, plans for evening board meetings, a discussion of the sheriff’s office fleet services, and a discussion of the Alsea Community Service and Health Center Project. County administrator and commissioner updates are also scheduled, followed by an executive session to consider employment of a public officer or staff member.

• Update on FEMA Draft Environmental Impact Statement – Toby Lewis
• Board of Commissioners evening meetings discussion – Rachel McEneny and Maura Kwiatkowski
• Sheriff’s Office fleet services discussion – Sheriff Jef Van Arsdall and Rick Crager
• Alsea Community Service and Health Center Project discussion – Rick Crager, Naomi Shadwick, Sara Cash
• Executive session to consider employment of a public officer or staff member

The Benton County Board of Commissioners agreed to hold two evening meetings, to be scheduled quarterly. Staff will set up the meetings and track their effectiveness over a two‑year period. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved scheduling two evening meetings (no vote tally recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board will introduce the new County Chief Financial Officer, Rachel McEneny, and proclaim September 2025 as National Suicide Prevention Month (Proclamation No. P2025-023). The board will discuss the Osborn Aquatic Center, receive a report on the 2025 County Fair and Rodeo, approve routine meeting minutes, consider support for Albany’s multi‑unit property tax exemption, and vote on the Hubert K. McBee Park and Campground Master Plan for 2025‑2045.

• Introduction of new County Chief Financial Officer, Rachel McEneny
• Proclamation of September 2025 as National Suicide Prevention Month (P2025-023)
• Discussion of the Osborn Aquatic Center
• Report on the Benton County Fair and Rodeo 2025
• Approval of the Hubert K. McBee Park and Campground Master Plan, 2025‑2045

The Benton County Board of Commissioners adopted Proclamation No. P2025-023, declaring September 2025 as National Suicide Prevention Month, with a 3‑0 vote. The agenda was approved without any changes. No other actions were decided during the meeting; public comments on the Osborn Aquatic Center and a food‑truck request were noted but not acted upon.

• Adopted Proclamation No. P2025-023 (3-0 vote)
• Approved agenda as presented (no changes)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a collective bargaining agreement with the Oregon Nurses Association. The board will also review a historic revitalization grant program and issue a Labor Day proclamation.

• Ratification of 2025-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Oregon Nurses Association
• Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program through the National Park Service
• Proclamation No. P2025-022 designating September 1, 2025 as Labor Day

The Benton County Board adopted a Labor Day proclamation and approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized the Community Development Department to apply for a $272,000 historic revitalization grant and issued a supporting letter. The board ratified the tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Oregon Nurses Association. It also voted to support the short‑term state transportation funding package that would increase the county’s allotment by almost $1.3 million.

• Adopt Proclamation #P2025-022 proclaiming Sept 1, 2025 as Labor Day (2-0)
• Approve July 1, 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting minutes (Consent Calendar) (2-0)
• Authorize Community Development Department to apply for Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant and issue letter of support (2-0)
• Ratify tentative agreement with Oregon Nurses Association (2-0)
• Support State transportation package as a short‑term funding patch (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on several agenda items, including updates on courthouse naming, trash recommendations, and health services. The meeting’s new business includes approval of personal services agreements with the Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network (RAIN) and Linn‑Benton Community College. The board will also consider a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding a federal benefits notice.

• Approval of Personal Services Agreement with Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network (RAIN), Contract No. 504575
• Approval of Personal Services Agreement with Linn‑Benton Community College, Contract No. 504576
• Discussion of naming process for new courthouse, emergency operations center, and campus
• Review of Benton County Talks Trash recommendations
• Update on community health centers and health services

The commissioners approved two personal services agreements—$58,198 for the Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network and $40,542 for Linn‑Benton Community College—both with unanimous 3‑0 votes. They also approved the consent calendar (3‑0) and directed the County Administrator to begin the naming process for the new courthouse, emergency operations center, and campus. A recruitment plan for the vacant Position 5 Planning Commission seat was adopted with a tentative September‑2025 deadline.

• Approved $58,198 Personal Services Agreement with Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network (RAIN) (3‑0)
• Approved $40,542 Personal Services Agreement with Linn‑Benton Community College (3‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (3‑0)
• Directed County Administrator to start the naming process for the New Courthouse, EOC, and campus
• Adopted recruitment plan for Position 5 Planning Commission vacancy, deadline end of September 2025
• Unanimously supported development of a compliance roadmap for Community Health Centers and Health Services

General

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates from the Health Department and Community Health Centers. The meeting includes a 60-minute discussion on the federal landscape and OBBBA.

• Approval of minutes for October 3, 2024, January 22, 2025, and April 21, 2025
• Health Department update by Sara Hartstein
• Community Health Centers update by Lacey Mollel
• Federal Landscape / OBBBA discussion by Lacey Mollel and Christine Mosbaugh

The board approved the minutes from October 3 2024, January 22 2025, and April 21 2025. They appointed Christine Mosbaugh as interim Primary Care Division Director and confirmed Debbie Sessions as acting Health Finance Officer. The board selected Clark Kjos as the architectural firm for the Monroe Health Center project, noting a $750,000 funding gap in the roughly $3 million project.

• Approved minutes from Oct 3 2024, Jan 22 2025, Apr 21 2025 (motion carried)
• Appointed Christine Mosbaugh as interim Primary Care Division Director (effective Aug 2025)
• Confirmed Debbie Sessions as acting Health Finance Officer (recruitment ongoing)
• Selected Clark Kjos as architectural firm for Monroe Health Center project (project cost ~$3 M, $750 K gap)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider several approvals, including a grant request, economic development agreements, and a sponsorship request. The most significant item is the 15‑minute approval of agreements between the Economic Development Office, Linn‑Benton Community College, and the Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar items and a special presentation by U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle.

• Approval of Linn‑Benton Food Share Grant Request
• Approval of Economic Development Office agreements with Linn‑Benton Community College and the Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network
• Consideration of Philomath Community Services' request for sponsorship of its 50th anniversary celebration
• Appointments to the Historic Resources Commission, Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee, and Natural Areas and Parks Advisory Board
• Special presentation: Flag presentation and federal legislative update by Rep. Val Hoyle

The commissioners approved Proclamation #P2025‑021 naming August 3‑9, 2025 as Community Health Centers Week (3‑0). They approved the consent calendar, which included several appointments and an intergovernmental agreement (3‑0). The board approved a $60,000 grant to Linn‑Benton Food Share for the 2025‑27 biennium, split $30,000 per fiscal year (3‑0). Other items were forwarded or discussed without a final decision.

• Approved Proclamation #P2025‑021, Community Health Centers Week (3‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items, including appointments of Alexandra Kirschbaum, Janet Nishihara, Therese O'Rourke, David Conca, and intergovernmental agreement (3‑0)
• Approved LBFS grant allocation of $60,000 for 2025‑27 (3‑0)
• Forwarded Economic Development Office Agreements with Linn‑Benton Community College and Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network to August 12 meeting
• Discussed Philomath Community Services sponsorship request; no donation decision made

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual meeting to interview applicants for an advisory group. After the interview, the board will deliberate and may give direction to staff on how to proceed. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Applicant interview for advisory group
• Deliberation and potential direction to staff

The Board voted to direct staff to prepare an Order of Appointment for David Conca to serve as Position 3 on the Natural Areas and Parks Advisory Board. The motion was moved by Commissioner Shepherd, seconded by Vice Chair Malone, and carried with a 2-0 vote. No other business was conducted.

• Direct staff to prepare Order of Appointment for David Conca (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold virtual interviews with applicants for an advisory group. After the interviews, commissioners will deliberate and may give direction to staff. The meeting also includes standard procedural items.

• Applicant interviews for advisory group
• Deliberation and potential direction to staff
• Call to Order
• Other procedural matters

The Board voted 3-0 to direct staff to prepare an Order of Appointment for Alexandra Kirschbaum to Position 4 on the Historic Resources Commission. It also voted 3-0 to direct staff to prepare an Order of Appointment for Therese “Tere” O’Rourke to Position 7 on the Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee. Both motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved motion to direct staff to prepare Order of Appointment for Alexandra Kirschbaum, Position 4, Historic Resources Commission (3-0)
• Approved motion to direct staff to prepare Order of Appointment for Therese “Tere” O’Rourke, Position 7, Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will review several informational presentations and discuss internal performance evaluations. They will approve routine minutes and a membership renewal with dues for the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments. The board will vote on a resolution authorizing the Community Development Department to apply for funding for unified trails and a wildfire evacuation plan.

• Proclamation No. P2025-020 designating July 26, 2025 as ADA Awareness Day
• Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments FY2026 membership renewal and dues payment
• Resolution No. R2025-022 authorizing application for Unified Trails and Wildfire Evacuation Plan funding
• Continued discussion on performance evaluation process for County Administrator and County Counsel
• Discussion of County Boards, Commissions, and Committees

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. The Juvenile Department will give a staffing, budget, case statistics, and programming update. The Sheriff’s Office will present its April, May, and June monthly reports plus a May budget report. The District Attorney’s Office will discuss a limited implementation of a Restorative Justice program, updates to a deflection program, a change to the Subpoena Duces Tecum process, and the Axon Media program.

• Approval of minutes for the April 17, 2025 meeting
• Juvenile Department staffing and budget update
• Sheriff’s Office monthly reports and May budget report
• District Attorney’s limited implementation of a Restorative Justice program
• Planned modification to the Subpoena Duces Tecum process

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Pat Malone, seconded by Commissioner Gabe Shepherd, and carried unanimously with a 3-0 vote. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (3-0)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will approve the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes. They will receive departmental updates on human‑resources recruitment and onboarding metrics, financial‑services budget execution and audit status, assessment staffing and appeals, information‑technology challenges and achievements, and records‑and‑elections services. No other specific actions or votes are listed.

• Approval of February 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Human Resources recruitment and onboarding metrics update
• Financial Services budget execution/reporting and audit updates
• Assessment appeals and staffing updates
• Information Technology challenges and achievements update

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will meet on July 9, 2025 to consider a range of items across Natural Areas, Parks, Public Works, and Community Development. Agenda items include discussions on the historic courthouse reuse, McBee Campground, the Traffic Safety Action Plan, and the Coffin Butte Expansion. The board will also receive updates on grants, floodplain issues, solid waste, and personnel.

• Historic Courthouse Re‑Use (Natural Areas, Parks, and Events)
• McBee Campground (Natural Areas, Parks, and Events)
• Traffic Safety Action Plan (Public Works)
• Coffin Butte Expansion (Community Development)
• Innovation Mobility Grant (Public Works)

The board approved the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes, adding a correction to list members as “Commissioners” rather than “Board of Commissioners.” Commissioner Wyse moved the motion, Commissioner Malone seconded, and the vote was 3‑0 in favor.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes with correction (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss goal-setting topics. The agenda includes discussions on county boards, commissions, and committees, as well as the performance evaluation process for the County Administrator and County Counsel.

• Discussion on County Boards, Commissions, and Committees
• Discussion regarding the performance evaluation process for the County Administrator and County Counsel

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual meeting on July 8, 2025 to interview applicants for an advisory group. After the interviews, the board will deliberate and consider possible directions for staff. The agenda also includes a general "Other" item and standard procedural notices.

• Applicant interviews for advisory group
• Deliberation and potential direction to staff
• Other (unspecified) agenda item

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct interviews for an advisory group. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Applicant interviews for an advisory group

The commissioners interviewed Therese “Tere” O’Rourke, who applied for a seat on an environmental advisory committee or park board. No other business was conducted and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will approve several past meeting minutes and then discuss four new business items. These include a proposal to allocate Oregon Department of Administrative Services housing award funds, an intergovernmental agreement with Linn County for juvenile detention placement, a retroactive authorization for a Federal Transit Administration bus replacement grant, and a draft staffing agreement with the City of Corvallis. The meeting also includes a floodplain program update and an executive session on safety and security matters.

• Proposal for use of Oregon Department of Administrative Services Housing Award Funds
• Intergovernmental agreement between Benton and Linn Counties for placement of Benton County juveniles in the Linn‑Benton Juvenile Detention Center
• Retroactive authorization for Federal Transit Administration Bus Replacement Grant application submission
• Draft City of Corvallis/Benton County intergovernmental agreement for staffing coordinated offices
• Floodplain Program update presented by the Floodplain Administrator

The Board approved the proposal to use the Oregon DAS housing award grant, amending item 2 to “at least $1.2 million.” The motion carried unanimously, 3‑0. The consent calendar, including approval of prior meeting minutes, also passed 3‑0.

• Approved consent calendar and prior meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved use of $2.5 M housing award funds, with item 2 changed to “at least $1.2 million” (3-0)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider Resolution No. R2025-017 to certify delinquent sewer accounts in the South 3rd County Service District for collection by the tax collector, as authorized by ORS 454.225. The item is presented by Public Works Director Gary Stockhoff. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, and public comment.

• Resolution No. R2025-017 – certify delinquent sewer accounts for collection by the tax collector (South 3rd County Service District)

The Board of Commissioners adopted an updated Resolution #R2025-017 to certify delinquent sewer accounts for collection by the tax collector, as required by ORS 311.370. Commissioner Shepherd moved the motion, Vice Chair Malone seconded, and the resolution passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote. No other business was considered.

• Adopted Resolution #R2025-017 to certify delinquent sewer accounts (3-0)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider Resolution No. R2025-016 to certify delinquent sewer accounts for collection by the Tax Collector under ORS 454.225. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, public comments, and other business.

• Certification of delinquent sewer accounts – Resolution No. R2025-016

The board adopted the updated Resolution #R2025-016 to certify delinquent sewer accounts in the Alpine County Service District. The certification adds the unpaid sewer amounts to homeowners' tax bills. The motion passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote. No other business was considered.

• Adopted Resolution #R2025-016 to certify delinquent sewer accounts for tax collection (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt the county’s budget and levy taxes for the biennium beginning July 1 2025 and ending June 30 2027. The agenda also includes a supplemental budget proposal for 2023‑2025, a proclamation of Juneteenth, and presentations on the Sustainable Materials Management Plan and the invasive species program. Routine consent‑calendar items such as a mental‑health renovation grant contract and renewal of liquor licenses will be approved. An executive session will be convened to discuss labor negotiations.

• Adoption of budget and tax levy for FY 2025‑2027 (Resolution No. R2025‑018)
• 2023‑2025 Supplemental Budget Proposal (Resolution No. R2025‑021)
• Approval of Contract #504488, Oregon Health Authority grant for mental‑health renovation
• Renewal of annual liquor licenses for fiscal year 2025‑26
• Executive session to discuss labor negotiations

The commissioners adopted Proclamation No. 2025-019, declaring June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth in Benton County, with a 3‑0 vote. They also removed agenda item 10, the Executive Session on labor negotiations, from the meeting agenda.

• Adopted Juneteenth proclamation (3-0 vote)
• Removed agenda item 10 – Executive Session on labor negotiations

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Library Services County Service District’s adoption of its Fiscal Year 2025‑2027 budget (Resolution #R2025‑014). The board will also consider a supplemental budget for FY 2023‑25. Standard agenda items include approval of the January 7, 2025 CSD meeting minutes, public comment, and routine meeting procedures.

• Public hearing to adopt Library Services CSD FY 2025‑2027 budget (Resolution #R2025‑014)
• Consideration of Library Services CSD supplemental budget for FY 2023‑25
• Approval of January 7, 2025 Library Services CSD meeting minutes
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Call to order and agenda approval

The Benton County Library Services Board approved the consent calendar, adopted the supplemental budget, and approved the 2025‑27 budget with a property tax levy of $4.19 per $1,000 assessed value. All motions carried unanimously (3‑0). No public comments were received.

• Approved Consent Calendar (January 7, 2025 minutes) – motion carried 3‑0
• Adopted Resolution #R2025-014 supplemental budget #2025‑0601 – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved Resolution #R2025-014 adopting 2025‑27 budget and levying $4.19 per $1,000 property tax for 2025‑2026 – motion carried 3‑0

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the adoption of the 2025‑2027 budget for the 911 Emergency Communications County Service District, presented by Assistant County Administrator Rick Crager and Deputy Director Debbie Sessions. The meeting also includes approval of the January 7, 2025 minutes for the same district and a supplemental budget hearing for FY 2023‑2025. Public comment will be allowed, limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of the January 7, 2025 911 Emergency Communications County Service District meeting minutes
• Public hearing on adoption of the FY 2025‑2027 budget for the 911 Emergency Communications County Service District (Resolution #R2025‑015)
• Public hearing on the supplemental budget for FY 2023‑2025 for the 911 Emergency Services County Service District
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)

The board approved the consent calendar (3‑0). It adopted Resolution #R2025-015, establishing the 2025‑2027 budget of $8,703,675 and a property tax rate of $0.45 per $1,000 of assessed value (3‑0). It also adopted Resolution #R2025-020, adding $296,828 to the budget for a total of $8,817,493 (3‑0). No public comments were received.

• Approved Consent Calendar (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #R2025-015, 2025‑27 budget $8,703,675, tax $0.45 per $1,000 (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #R2025-020, supplemental budget increase $296,828, total $8,817,493 (3‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda and several past meeting minutes, adopt a proclamation naming June 2025 as 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month, receive updates on the Agriculture and Wildlife Protection Program and the Sustainable Materials Management Plan, discuss the county administrator and counsel performance evaluation process, consider a request for direction on advisory body reappointments, and then enter an executive session on labor negotiations.

• Proclamation No. P2025-018 designating June 2025 as 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month
• Approval of November 5, 2024, January 7, 2025, January 21, 2025, and February 4, 2025 Board meeting minutes
• Ratification of a letter of support for grant funding for the Historic College of Philomath Building
• Continued discussion of the performance evaluation process for the County Administrator and County Counsel
• Executive session to discuss labor negotiations

The commissioners voted 3-0 to adopt Proclamation No. P2025-018, declaring June 2025 as 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Benton County. They also approved the 2024 Agriculture and Wildlife Protection Program Annual Report by a 3-0 vote. Additionally, the consent calendar, including approval of several prior meeting minutes and a letter of support, was approved unanimously (3-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopt Proclamation No. P2025-018 naming June 2025 as 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month (3-0)
• Approve 2024 Agriculture and Wildlife Protection Program Annual Report (3-0)
• Approve Consent Calendar covering prior meeting minutes and a grant support letter (3-0)

General

The Agricultural Extension County Service District Governing Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting its Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget, identified as Resolution #R2025‑007. The board will also approve the minutes from its January 7, 2025 meeting. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of the January 7, 2025 Agricultural Extension County Service District meeting minutes (Consent Calendar).
• Public hearing on adoption of the FY 2025‑26 budget (Resolution #R2025‑007) presented by Rick Crager, Assistant County Administrator.
• Public comment period with a three‑minute limit per speaker.

The Board approved the consent calendar unanimously (3-0). It then adopted Resolution #R2025-007, setting a tax rate of $0.08 per $1,000 of assessed value and creating a $956,577 budget for the Agricultural Extension Service County Service District. Both motions passed with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved consent calendar (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R2025-007 establishing $0.08 per $1,000 tax rate (3-0)
• Approved $956,577 budget for Agricultural Extension Service CSD (3-0)

General

The Board of Commissioners and the Alpine County Service District Governing Board will meet to discuss district business. The primary focus is a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.

• Public hearing for Alpine County Service District Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (Resolution #R2025-008)
• Approval of January 7, 2025 Alpine County Service District Meeting Minutes

General

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Alsea County Service District's Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget, presented by Assistant County Administrator Rick Crager. The agenda also includes approval of the January 7, 2025 Alsea County Service District meeting minutes. Public comment will be allowed before the hearing.

• Approve Jan 7, 2025 Alsea County Service District meeting minutes (Consent Calendar)
• Public hearing to adopt FY 2025‑26 budget for Alsea County Service District (Resolution #R2025-009)
• Public comment period for residents

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda and hear a public hearing for the Cascade View County Service District regarding the adoption of its Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.

• Approval of Cascade View CSD January 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public Hearing for Cascade View CSD on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget adoption

General

The Hidden Valley County Service District Governing Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The board will also review meeting minutes from January and April 2025.

• Public hearing on Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget, Resolution #R2025-011
• Approval of January 7, 2025 Hidden Valley Domestic Water Supply County Service District meeting minutes
• Approval of April 15, 2025 Hidden Valley Domestic Water Supply County Service District meeting minutes

General

The Board of Commissioners and the Alsea Human Services County Service District Governing Board are meeting to conduct business. The primary focus is a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.

• Public hearing on Adoption of the 2025-26 Budget for Alsea Human Services County Service District (Resolution #R2025-012)
• Approval of January 7, 2025 Alsea Human Services County Service District Meeting Minutes

General

The South Third County Service District Governing Board will hold a public hearing to adopt its Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget under Resolution #R2025‑013. The board will also approve the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes. Public comments may be offered before the hearing.

• Approval of Jan 7, 2025 South Third Street CSD meeting minutes
• Public hearing to adopt FY 2025‑26 budget (Resolution #R2025‑013)
• Opportunity for public comment (up to three minutes per speaker)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will discuss updates on county facilities and the Climate Action Plan, approve several past meeting minutes and proclamations, and consider two new business items: a request to start a voluntary periodic review of the Comprehensive Plan and the designation of a bargaining team for Oregon Nurses Association contract negotiations.

• Proclamation of May 2025 as Historic Preservation Month (Proclamation No. P2025-017)
• Proclamation of May 2025 as Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month (Proclamation No. P2025-016)
• Letter of support for Consumer Power's Internet Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant application
• Comprehensive Plan request to initiate a voluntary periodic review
• Designation of a management bargaining team for Oregon Nurses Association contract negotiations

The commissioners adopted a proclamation naming May 2025 Historic Preservation Month in Benton County, passing the motion 2‑0. They also directed staff to work with a Philomath resident to draft a general letter of support for a historic‑building grant, also passing 2‑0. No other substantive actions were voted on at this meeting.

• Proclaimed May 2025 as Historic Preservation Month (2-0)
• Directed staff to draft a letter of support for the College of Philomath grant application (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners held a goal‑setting work session. They will review and approve the agenda, consider a consent calendar item for Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention (CAMI) Fund Grants, discuss the performance evaluation process for the County Administrator and County Counsel, receive an update from the Regional Sustainable Materials Management Plan Task Force, and examine a self‑perform analysis for the Benton Area Transit program. No policy decisions are listed; the items are for discussion and updates.

• Consent Calendar – Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention (CAMI) Fund Grants
• Review and discussion of the performance evaluation process for the County Administrator and County Counsel
• Update from the Regional Sustainable Materials Management Plan Task Force
• Discussion of Benton Area Transit (BAT) self‑perform analysis information

The Board approved the Consent Calendar as presented, with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. Commissioners discussed the County Administrator and County Counsel performance‑evaluation process and considered alternatives to the NeoGov platform, but no action was taken. They also reviewed regional waste‑management issues and a transit self‑perform analysis, deferring any decisions to future meetings.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will review and approve meeting minutes, issue proclamations for Public Works Week and Mental Health Awareness Month, and discuss funding for jail medical services, zoning map amendments, and a collaborative housing agreement.

• Approval of April 23, 2024, and March 31, 2025, Board of Commissioners meeting minutes
• Proclamation No. P2025-013 for Public Works Week (May 18–24, 2025)
• Ordinance No. 2025-0325 amending the Corvallis Comprehensive Plan Map and Benton County Zoning Map
• 1115 Waiver Capacity Building Funding for Medical Services in the Benton County Jail
• Approval of City of Corvallis/Benton County Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement for Collaborative Housing Project(s)

The Board approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance #2025-0325, which amends the Corvallis Comprehensive Plan Map and the Benton County Zoning Map, with a 3-0 vote. It also adopted Proclamation #P2025-013 declaring Public Works Week and Proclamation #P2025-011 declaring Mental Health Awareness Month, each by a 3-0 vote. The Consent Calendar, including approvals of prior meeting minutes and several administrative items, was approved unanimously (3-0).

• Adopt Proclamation #P2025-013 Public Works Week (3-0)
• Adopt Proclamation #P2025-011 Mental Health Awareness Month (3-0)
• Approve Consent Calendar of May 6, 2025 (3-0)
• Adopt Ordinance #2025-0325 amending Corvallis and Benton County zoning maps (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold an information‑sharing meeting covering updates on homelessness, broadband grant support, and wildfire preparedness. A proclamation will declare May 2025 as Wildfire Awareness Month. The sole new‑business item is an amendment to the County/City of Corvallis Intergovernmental Agreement for Housing and Services.

• Corvallis Housing First Call to Action regarding homeless encampments (15 min)
• Letters of support for Pioneer Connect's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant applications (15 min)
• Wildfire awareness and preparedness discussion with emergency agencies (2.5 hrs)
• Proclamation No. P2025-012 naming May 2025 Wildfire Awareness Month (10 min)
• Amendment of County/City of Corvallis Intergovernmental Agreement for Housing and Services (15 min)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hear a federal update, a briefing on 1115 Waiver Capacity Building Funding for the county jail, an update from the Coordinated Homeless Response Office, and a behavioral health update. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of informational presentations.

• Federal Update – presented by Lacey Mollel
• 1115 Waiver Capacity Building Funding for Benton County Jail – Lacey Mollel
• Coordinated Homeless Response Office Update – Rebecca Taylor and Julie Arena
• Behavioral Health Update – Damien Sands and Ricky Garcia

The board received a federal update on the FY26 Health and Human Services budget, including the creation of the Administration for Healthy America and HRSA layoffs. They discussed applying for Oregon's 1115 Medicaid Waiver capacity‑building funds to support health services in the Benton County Jail. An update was given on the Coordinated Homeless Response Office’s implementation of the Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool, which now houses 43 households. The Behavioral Health Crisis Center construction is near completion and remains on budget.

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners and Albany City Council will hold a joint work session on April 21, 2025. The session will cover topics such as the Albany May 2025 Public Safety Levy, the City of Albany Urban Growth Boundary, Highway 20 improvements and a Corvallis/Albany bike path, road transfer updates, and housing and traffic concerns. The meeting is intended for discussion and planning of these items.

• City of Albany Urban Growth Boundary
• Highway 20 Improvements and Corvallis/Albany Bike Path
• Road Transfer Update
• North Albany Housing and Traffic Concerns
• Albany May 2025 Public Safety Levy

The Benton County Board of Commissioners and Albany City officials discussed the urban growth boundary, Highway 20 bike path, road transfers, road safety, housing concerns, and the upcoming public safety levy. No motions were voted on or formally approved. The meeting included announcements such as a tree‑planting event on April 23, 2025.

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will vote to approve the minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will hear status, budget, legislative, and case trend updates from the Juvenile Department, the Sheriff’s Office, and the District Attorney’s Office. Topics include the Juvenile Department budget update, the Sheriff’s Office budget report, the rollout of Axon Justice, and testing of AI-enabled legal research.

• Approval of Minutes for February 6, 2025
• Juvenile Department status, budget, legislative, and case trend reports
• Sheriff’s Office monthly reports and budget report
• District Attorney’s rollout of Axon Justice
• Testing of AI-enabled legal research

The April 17, 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting reviewed agenda items, including updates from the Juvenile Department, Sheriff’s Office, and District Attorney’s Office. The minutes contain procedural information about executive sessions and accessibility, but no actions, approvals, or vote totals were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-0325, which proposes amendments to the Corvallis Comprehensive Plan Map and the Benton County Zoning Map. The meeting also includes updates on county facilities, the crisis center, health improvement plans, and several proclamations. New business items include a sole‑source contract for animal shelter services, the creation of a law‑enforcement intergovernmental services fund, and approval of a CAFFA grant for fiscal 2025‑2026.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-0325 to amend Corvallis Comprehensive Plan Map and Benton County Zoning Map
• Sole source approval (Order No. D2025-049) for contract to provide animal shelter services
• Resolution No. R2025-005 to create Law Enforcement Intergovernmental Services Fund (Fund 516)
• Approval of CAFFA Grant Application for Fiscal Period 2025‑2026
• Proclamation No. P2025-009 declaring April 21‑27, 2025 as Lesbian Visibility Week

The commissioners voted to adopt Proclamation No. P2025-009, designating April 21 through 27, 2025 as Lesbian Visibility Week in Benton County. The motion was moved by Commissioner Malone, seconded by Commissioner Shepherd, and carried unanimously 3‑0. The proclamation was read aloud by Ari Basil‑Wagner.

• Adopt Proclamation No. P2025-009 proclaiming Lesbian Visibility Week (3‑0)

General

The Hidden Valley Domestic Water Supply County Service District Governing Board is meeting to consider the appointment of a new committee member. The board will review Order No. D2025-048 regarding this appointment.

• Order No. D2025-048: Appointment of Jason Duval to the Citizens Advisory and Budget Committee for a partial term (04/15/2025 – 12/31/2025)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and discuss updates on traffic safety, sewer projects, and solid waste management. The meeting will also cover topics including the Coffin Butte Expansion and the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program.

• Approval of January 30, 2025 minutes
• Traffic Safety Action Plan
• Alpine and Alsea Sewer projects
• Coffin Butte Expansion
• Solid Waste updates

The Benton County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the January 30, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The remainder of the session provided updates on public works, community development, natural areas, parks and events, but no additional actions were decided.

• Approved January 30, 2025 minutes (3‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a goal‑setting work session covering several discussion topics, including a debrief of the National Association of Counties 2025 Legislative Conference, a regional housing subcommittee briefing, and an overview of the Multiple Unit Property Tax Exemption program for Albany. The agenda also includes a consent calendar appointing individuals to various advisory committees and a discussion of the 2025 summer board meeting schedule, followed by general county updates.

• 30‑minute NACo 2025 Legislative Conference debrief (Michael Skipper, Rick Crager)
• 40‑minute Planning Commission Regional Housing Subcommittee discussion (Rick Crager, Ed Fulford)
• 15‑minute Multiple Unit Property Tax Exemption (MUPTE) program overview for City of Albany (Sophie Adams)
• 20‑minute Regional Sustainable Materials Management Plan Task Force update (Sean McGuire, Bailey Payne)
• 10‑minute discussion of the 2025 summer Board meeting schedule (Rachel McEneny)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners approved a letter backing HB 3939-1 for the Adair Village wastewater treatment plant improvement and a letter supporting HB 3794 to create a municipal waste regional task force. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting. The board also discussed regional housing subcommittee funding but took no decision.

• Ratified letter in support of HB 3939-1, Adair Village wastewater treatment plant improvement
• Ratified letter in support of HB 3794, creation of a municipal waste regional task force

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will review and adopt several proclamations and consent‑calendar items, then move to new business. New business includes accepting right‑of‑way dedications for the Norton Creek Road bridge replacement, approving the Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan, and updating personnel policies P100‑P103. The meeting also allows public comment and includes a sponsorship request from the Rotary Club of Philomath.

• Proclamation: April 2025 as National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month (P2025-004)
• Consent calendar: Proclaiming April 7‑14, 2025 as National Library Week (P2025-005)
• Acceptance of Right of Way Dedications for Norton Creek Road Bridge Replacement
• Acceptance of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan
• Personnel Policies Update: P100‑P103

The commissioners adopted two proclamations designating April as National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month and Public Health Week, each passing 3‑0. They approved the April consent calendar, also 3‑0. The board accepted right‑of‑way dedications for the Norton Creek Road bridge replacement and the 2025‑27 Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan, both with 3‑0 votes, and adopted a revised Personnel Policy 100 with a 3‑0 vote.

• Adopted Proclamation No. P2025-004 (National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month) – 3‑0
• Adopted Proclamation No. P2025-006 (Public Health Week) – 3‑0
• Approved April 1 consent calendar – 3‑0
• Accepted right‑of‑way dedications for Norton Creek Road bridge replacement – 3‑0
• Accepted the 2025‑27 Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan – 3‑0
• Adopted revised Personnel Policy 100 (Board of Commissioners or their designee) – 3‑0

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session with updates from the Historical Society, Crisis Center, Facilities, Fleet, and a community health forum. In the New Business segment, commissioners will vote on an amendment to the District Attorney’s discovery fee schedule, sponsor a Youth Rising event, endorse a Justice Reinvestment Program grant for the sheriff’s office, and ratify a settlement agreement with the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Amendment to District Attorney's Office Discovery Fees, Order No. 2025-040
• Sponsorship of April 24, 2025 Youth Rising event (Jackson Street Youth Services)
• Letter of Support for Justice Reinvestment Program Grant Funding for the Sheriff's Office
• Ratification of Letter of Agreement to settle a Benton County Deputy Sheriffs' Association grievance
• National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Policies and Issues Forum Highlights

Board of Commissioners

The Corvallis City Council and Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on the VP Comprehensive Plan amendment (Corvallis case CPA-2023-02) and the associated zone change (Benton County case LU-24-006). Speakers may present up to three minutes, and written testimony is encouraged. This is the only agenda item slated for a decision at the meeting.

• VP Comprehensive Plan amendment (Corvallis Case CPA-2023-02) and zone change (Benton County Case LU-24-006) – decision

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a new ordinance for clean energy financing and optional service fees for the Records and Elections Department. The meeting includes a work session covering landfill gas, the OSU Extension annual report, and courthouse groundbreaking planning.

• Ordinance No. 2025-0324: Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) Financing
• Order Nos. D2025-038 and D2025-039: Records and Elections Department Optional Service Fees
• PNGC Power presentation on Landfill Gas Overview
• Ratification of testimony regarding Senate Bill 702 (banning flavored tobacco/nicotine products)
• Selection process for 2025-27 Community Dispute Resolution Program Grant Funds

General

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on the new courthouse, District Attorney’s Office, Emergency Operations Center, and a crisis center. The meeting includes discussions on grant applications for adult and family treatment courts and a review of the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Proclamation No. P2025-002: Day of Remembrance of Japanese Americans Incarcerated During World War II
• Facilities updates on the new Courthouse, District Attorney’s Office, and Emergency Operations Center
• Facilities update on the Crisis Center
• Change of ownership application for John Boys Alsea Mercantile Incorporated
• Grant applications for Adult Drug Treatment Court and Family Treatment Court programs

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a goal‑setting meeting to discuss several topics, including a regional sustainable materials management plan and public‑health initiatives. The agenda also includes a membership renewal for the Association of Oregon Counties, sponsorship decisions for local events, and updates from the County Administrator and Commissioners.

• Regional Sustainable Materials Management Plan presentation – Sean McGuire (15 min)
• Courageous Conversation Training Overview – April Holland and Rocio Muñoz (20 min)
• 2025 Public Health Week Events Planning – Rocio Muñoz (20 min)
• Association of Oregon Counties 2025 Membership Renewal and Dues (5 min)
• ABC House Celebration of Hope Event Sponsorship (5 min)

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will receive a status report, budget update, legislative update, and emerging case trends from the Juvenile Department. The Sheriff’s Department will provide an office update, monthly reports for October‑December, and a budget report. The District Attorney’s Office will discuss the Axon Justice Premier evidence system and recruitment efforts.

• Juvenile Department – status, budget, legislative, and case‑trend reports
• Sheriff’s Department – office update, October‑December monthly reports, budget report
• District Attorney’s Office – Axon Justice Premier (Evidence.Com) discussion
• District Attorney’s Office – recruitment efforts

Board of Commissioners

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider several new business items, including the establishment of a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) program and revisions to land‑use fees. A public hearing will be held for the first reading of the ordinance that creates the CPACE financing framework. The meeting also includes work‑session updates, reappointments to the County Fair Board, and approval of revised bylaws for the Willamette Criminal Justice Council.

• Adoption of Resolution No. R2025-003 establishing a CPACE program – presented by Christopher Jacobs
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-0324 enacting Chapter 41 CPACE financing – Christopher Jacobs
• Adoption of Resolution No. R2025-002 revising Land Use and Planning Division fees – Petra Schuetz and Christopher Jacobs
• Approval of the Revised Bylaws of the Willamette Criminal Justice Council – Ryan Joslin
• Reappointment of three members to the Benton County Fair Board: Kristi Schrock, Craig Hendrickson, Mark Stephens

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a work session on state legislation, the Coffin Butte Landfill task force, and a county facilities update. New business includes appointing a Local Public Health Administrator (Resolution R2025-001), adopting County Policy A102 on smoke‑, vape‑, and tobacco‑free facilities, and approving a notice of intent for an Oregon Department of Energy grant. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Appointment of Local Public Health Administrator, Resolution R2025-001
• Adoption of Updated County Policy A102: Smoke-, Vape-, and Tobacco-free Facilities and Grounds
• Request for approval of Notice of Intent for Oregon Department of Energy Grant Opportunity
• State Legislative Preview work session
• Coffin Butte Landfill and Regional Sustainable Materials Management Plan Task Force overview

General

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a goal‑setting meeting to review several policy and planning topics. Items include a letter of support for funding the City of Adair Village wastewater expansion, the 2025 proclamations schedule, the 2040 Initiative and upcoming biennium budget priorities, and updates to leadership policies and board procedures. The board will also receive updates from the county administrator and commissioners and discuss committee assignments.

• Letter of Support for Funding for City of Adair Village Wastewater Infrastructure Capacity Expansion
• 2025 Proclamations and Events Schedule
• 2040 Initiative and 2025-27 Biennium Budget Priorities
• Leadership Policies and Practices Updates and Review
• Discussion of Procedure for Board of Commissioners Response to Community Members

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025 and set the meeting schedule for the year. The meeting includes several appointments to advisory boards and road districts.

• Election of 2025 Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Setting the 2025 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule (Order No. D2025-001)
• Designation of 2025 Official Newspapers (Order No. D2025-012)
• Appointments to advisory boards including Linn-Benton Housing Authority and Fair Board
• Appointments to Vineyard Mountain Road District and North F Road District