Crook County, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the adoption of the County Energy Resilience Plan and an amendment to an Oregon Health Authority agreement. The meeting includes discussions on outdoor burn enforcement and a liaison appointment for horse racing at the County Fairgrounds.

• Adoption of the Crook County Energy Resilience Plan
• Solid waste disposal fee credits totaling $1,500.00
• Amendment 10 to Oregon Health Authority Intergovernmental Agreement 185807
• Reassignment of Outdoor Burn Enforcement Ordinance
• Appointment of Larry Blanton as liaison for Grant No. 107-2026-5204-09 regarding horse racing

Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission meets Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM at 320 NE Court St in Prineville. The main item is a public hearing on a zone map amendment request from Pete J. Wisner, Keith B. Leffler, and Makayle G. Rich to change Tax Lot No. 1614110000600 from Exclusive Farm Use (EFU-3) to Rural Residential 10 (R-10). The meeting also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and Community Development updates.

• Public hearing on 217-26-000221-PLNG: zone change from EFU-3 to R-10 for Tax Lot No. 1614110000600 at 11600 SW Reif Rd, Powell Butte
• Property is about 3 miles south of Highway 126 in the Powell Butte area
• Consent agenda item to approve minutes
• Public comment period with a 5-minute limit per speaker
• Community Development updates under other business

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The Balancing Working Lands and Energy PAC is meeting to discuss the management of groundwater and mineral and aggregate resources. The agenda includes a process primer on inventorying resources, identifying land-use conflicts, and applying ESEE analysis.

• Review of groundwater inventory and protection processes for critical areas and wellhead protection areas
• Discussion of mineral and aggregate resource significance criteria and 1,500-foot impact area analysis
• Review of ESEE (Economic, Social, Environmental, and Energy) analysis requirements for resource conflicts

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The Balancing Working Lands and Energy PAC and the Protecting Our Natural Heritage PAC are holding a joint meeting. The session consists of a single discussion item.

• Presentation from Greg Jackle of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

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The Protecting Our Natural Heritage PAC is meeting to discuss process primers for protecting natural heritage. The provided materials outline procedures for inventorying and protecting riparian corridors, wetlands, and federal wild and scenic rivers.

• Riparian corridor inventory and protection options
• Wetland inventory requirements for urban and rural lands
• Safe Harbor Protection Ordinance alternatives to ESEE analysis
• Federal Wild and Scenic Rivers significance and impact areas

Fair Board

The Crook County Fair Board will meet to determine the dates and hours of operation for the 2027 fair. The board will also discuss the management of parking operations for the 2027 event.

• 2027 Fair Dates and Hours of Operation
• 2027 Fair Parking Operations Management

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The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the 'Preserving Our Community Character' process. The provided materials outline the procedures for inventorying and protecting natural areas, open spaces, and scenic views.

• Review of Natural Areas inventory and ESEE process for Goal 5 resources
• Discussion of Open Space regulatory protection vs. acquisition programs
• Review of Scenic Views and Sites inventory and development standards

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Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing continuation for a comprehensive plan amendment and a zone map amendment (files 217-26-000141-PLNG and 217-26-000142-PLNG). The agenda also includes approval of minutes, community development updates, and public comment.

• Public hearing continuation on Comprehensive Plan Amendment 217-26-000141-PLNG
• Public hearing continuation on Zone Map Amendment 217-26-000142-PLNG
• Consent agenda: approval of meeting minutes
• Community Development updates

Natural Resources Advisory Committee (NRAC)

The committee will meet to review previous minutes and receive updates from the Forest Service, BLM, OSP, and ODFW. Discussions will cover wildfire, grazing, administration, recreation, and timber harvest activity.

• Agency updates from FS, BLM, OSP, and ODFW
• Discussion on wildfire, grazing, recreation, and timber harvest
• Reminder regarding committee terms expiring 12/31/2026

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss property tax abatements and consider adopting an energy resilience plan. The meeting includes reviews of landfill fee credits and an amendment to a health services agreement.

• Adoption of the Crook County Energy Resilience Plan
• Enterprise Zone Extended Property Tax Abatement discussion
• Solid Waste Applications for Disposal Fee Credit
• Amendment 10 to Oregon Health Authority 2025-2027 Intergovernmental Agreement 185807
• Re-recording of Order 2025-33 regarding Fair Board appointment

Library Board of Trustees

The Crook County Library Board of Trustees meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM in the Broughton Room at 175 NW Meadow Lakes Dr, Prineville. The agenda includes a review of the Gifts & Donations Policy under new business, plus reports from the Library Director and Friends of the Library. The board will also review the July and August financial reports and approve minutes on the consent agenda. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting is open to attend in person or via Zoom.

• Gifts & Donations Policy Review (new business)
• July Financial Report and August Financial Report
• Director's report including a staff spotlight on Kaila Rhoden, Teen Librarian
• Friends of the Library report with September board meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting with one spelling correction. Members discussed the gifts and donations policy and heard a presentation from the teen librarian.

• Approved previous meeting minutes with one correction (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Crook County Annex in Prineville for a special executive session. The agenda lists only two closed-door items: consulting with counsel on current or likely litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(h), and considering information exempt from public inspection under ORS 192.660(2)(f). The executive session is closed to the public; the published notice contains no other substantive agenda items, and the county notes items may be added or changed without notice.

• Special executive session only — no regular open-session business listed
• ORS 192.660(2)(h): consult with counsel on legal rights and duties regarding current or likely litigation
• ORS 192.660(2)(f): consider information or records exempt by law from public inspection
• Executive session is closed to the public; Zoom is used only to call to order, enter, and return from executive session
• Meeting held at Crook County Annex, 320 NE Court St., Prineville; agenda published October 1, 2026

The Board of Commissioners met in a special executive session to discuss legal matters. Following the session, the Board approved directing staff to prepare a validation petition for Circuit Court and authorized correspondence with a counterparty.

• Approved directing County Counsel and staff to prepare a validation petition for Circuit Court regarding a 1998 post-acknowledgement plan amendment (3-0)
• Approved corresponding with a counterparty as discussed in Executive Session (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Crook County Annex in Prineville. The consent agenda bundles routine approvals, including minutes, purchase of a 2026 Caterpillar 826 compactor from Peterson Machinery Co., and Task Order No. 3 with Precision Approach Engineering for Runway 11-29 rehabilitation design work. Discussion items include a traffic control plan request, a road district appointment, the September treasurer's report, a library closure request, fair and sheriff's office presentations, and a moderate-income loan program update. No executive session is scheduled.

• Consent agenda: purchase of a 2026 Caterpillar 826 compactor from Peterson Machinery Co. (no amount stated in agenda)
• Consent agenda: Task Order No. 3 with Precision Approach Engineering for Runway 11-29 Rehabilitation Phase I — design survey, geotechnical, engineering design, and bidding services
• Traffic control plan approval request for existing road crossings, presented by Joseph (Joe) Merrill of King of the Kastle LLC
• Request to close the Crook County Library on October 12, 2026 for staff training
• Moderate-Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) Program update and draft County–OHCS intergovernmental agreement, presented by County Manager Will Van Vactor

The Crook County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including a compactor purchase and runway design survey, and approved traffic controls for a local race event. Commissioners also endorsed an appointment to the Hahlen Special Road District, approved a library closure for staff training, and agreed to request a joint public meeting with the City of Prineville regarding a proposed state housing loan program.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, 2026 Caterpillar compactor purchase, and airport runway design task order (3-0)
• Approved traffic control plan and road crossings for King of the Kastle LLC race event (3-0)
• Approved Order 2026-42 reappointing Marc Caldwell to Position 1 on the Hahlen Special Road District board (3-0)
• Approved Crook County Library closure on October 12, 2026, for staff training (3-0)
• Approved sending a letter requesting formal consultation and a joint public meeting with the City of Prineville regarding the Moderate-Income Revolving Loan Program IGA (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the regular session at 10:53 AM (3-0)

Communith Health Advisory Council (CHAC)

The Crook County Community Health Advisory Council (CHAC) meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM at BestCare, 1059 NW Madras Hwy, Prineville. The council is scheduled to vote on two member appointment applications: Anthony Carmack (Crook County District Office) and Jackie Sharib (RimRock). It will also hear updates on Best Care and the Rural Health Transformation Program, and review its workplan. CHAC advises the Crook County Board of Commissioners on public health and behavioral health; the agenda notes there is no public comment period and the public may not speak during agenda items.

• Vote on member appointment applications: Anthony Carmack (Crook County District Office) and Jackie Sharib (RimRock)
• Best Care updates, facilitated by Kate
• Rural Health Transformation Program discussion, facilitated by Rita
• Workplan review: what work has been done so far and ways for members to track activity between meetings
• Meeting held at BestCare, 1059 NW Madras Hwy, Prineville, with Zoom option (Meeting ID 912 0199 6778 0)

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Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will consider purchasing a 2026 Caterpillar compactor from Peterson Machinery Co. for the landfill and approving Task Order No. 3 with Precision Approach Engineering for runway 11-29 rehabilitation design services. They will also discuss federal funding changes for a health agreement, consider buying candy for a Candy Crawl, and review a horseracing grant agreement. An update on the vector control district and a county manager update are also on the agenda.

• Purchase of 2026 Caterpillar compactor from Peterson Machinery Co.
• Task Order No. 3 with Precision Approach Engineering for Runway 11-29 rehabilitation design
• OHA Notice of Federal Funding Changes, IGA 054285
• Purchase of candy for Candy Crawl
• HB 5204 General Fund Grant - Horseracing Grant Agreement 107-2026-5204-09

The Crook County Board approved the HB 5204 General Fund Grant for horseracing by a 3-0 vote. The Board directed that the purchase of a Caterpillar compactor and an airport runway design task order be placed on the October 7 consent agenda rather than voting on them immediately. Additionally, the Board scheduled a second joint meeting with the Vector Control District to address outstanding compliance documentation.

• Approved HB 5204 General Fund Grant Horse Racing Agreement (3-0)
• Withdrew motion to appoint Larry Blanton as county liaison pending written agreement
• Directed Caterpillar compactor purchase to October 7 consent agenda
• Directed airport runway Task Order No. 3 to October 7 consent agenda
• Scheduled second joint meeting with Vector Control District for compliance review
• Consensus reached to participate in Chamber's Candy Crawl event

Fair Board

The Crook County Fair Board will hold its regular meeting on September 21, 2026, at the Fairgrounds Office in Prineville. Discussion items include setting the fair start date and closing hours, parking management, and whether to use volunteers or paid staff. The board will also hear board, staff, financial, and manager's reports. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2026.

• Discussion: Fair start date and closing hours
• Discussion: Parking management
• Discussion: Volunteers vs. paid staff
• Approve minutes from prior meeting
• Next regular meeting: October 19, 2026

Board of Commissioners

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The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular session, considering a consent agenda of routine items and several discussion items. Key discussions include adopting a Title VI plan, continuing a discussion on a horseracing grant agreement, and issuing proclamations for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and National Recovery Month.

• Consent agenda includes approval of Fire Management Assistance Grant Program Subaward Agreement for 2025 Highland Fire response
• Order 2026-41 granting permission for placement of 'Spurs' at Prineville City Plaza
• Amendment to Parametrix Contract for TSAP
• Lease agreement between Crook County and CASA
• Order 2026-40 adopting a Title VI Plan for Crook County

The Board approved the consent agenda, two proclamations, a Title VI plan, and a $25,000 annual contribution to the Crook County Soil and Water Conservation District. They also discussed a $1 million state grant for horse racing infrastructure, directing staff to prepare a subcontract framework for review at a future work session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, fire grant subaward, and lease agreements (2-0)
• Approved Suicide Prevention Awareness Month proclamation (2-0)
• Approved National Recovery Month proclamation (2-0)
• Awarded $25,000 to Crook County Soil and Water Conservation District (2-0)
• Adopted Order 2026-40, Title VI Plan for Crook County (2-0)
• Directed legal counsel to prepare subcontract framework for $1M horse racing grant (2-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Crook County Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 10, 2026, at 5:15 PM in the Broughton Room of the Crook County Library. The board will review minutes via a consent agenda, hear a staff member spotlight, discuss Niche Academy trainings, and engage in a strategic plan discussion.

• Consent agenda including minutes review
• Staff member spotlight
• Niche Academy trainings discussion
• Strategic plan discussion

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The Crook County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) is meeting to approve minutes, receive a process update on the HB3069 Public Safety Plan, and hear community partner updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the HB3069 update.

• HB3069 Public Safety Plan – process update
• Community partner updates
• Approval of meeting minutes

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The Crook County Public Advisory Committees are holding a joint work session to introduce the Goal 5 update. The agenda lists only this single item, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed. The meeting is open to the public via in-person or Zoom.

• Goal 5 Update introduction - Public Advisory Committees

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a grant agreement for horseracing, a fire management grant subaward, and amendments to contracts. They will also review the Treasurer's report and consider a lease agreement with CASA. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per speaker.

• Consider approval of 'Spurs' placement at City Hall Plaza
• Amendment to Parametrix contract for TSAP
• Replacement MOU with Crook County Soil and Water for wildlife habitat mitigation
• Fire Management Assistance Grant Program subaward for Highland Fire response
• Invoice reimbursement to COCC for CC Ed Center FY2026 expenses

The Board of Commissioners agreed to accept a $1 million state grant under county oversight to fund fairground improvements and horse racing operations in partnership with Crooked River Roundup. Commissioners also voted 2-0 to approve an expense reimbursement invoice to Central Oregon Community College for the Crook County Education Center. Additionally, multiple items were directed to the September 16 consent agenda, including a rent-free lease for CASA and an updated wildlife habitat mitigation agreement.

• Approved invoice reimbursement to Central Oregon Community College for FY2026 Education Center expenses (2-0)
• Agreed to accept $1 million state grant for horse racing and direct legal counsel to draft an agreement with Crooked River Roundup
• Agreed to place 2025 Highland Fire FEMA grant subaward agreement ($10,300.53) on a future consent agenda
• Agreed to place the 'Spurs' sculpture placement order on the Sept. 16 consent agenda
• Agreed to place the updated wildlife habitat mitigation MOU with Crook County Soil and Water on the Sept. 16 consent agenda
• Agreed to place rent-free Annex Building lease for CASA on the Sept. 16 consent agenda
• Agreed to place letter of support regarding PacifiCorp power shutoffs on the Sept. 16 consent agenda

Planning Commission

Natural Resources Advisory Committee (NRAC)

The Crook County Natural Resources Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with agency updates from the Forest Service, BLM, OSP, and ODFW covering wildfire, grazing, recreation, and timber harvest activity. The committee will also review previous meeting minutes, hear public comment, and note expiring committee terms at the end of 2026. No executive session is scheduled.

• Agency updates on wildfire, grazing, admin, recreation, timber harvest activity
• Review and acceptance of previous month's meeting minutes
• Early announcement of expiring committee terms on 12/31/2026
• Public comment period

The committee approved a motion to review and interview candidates for expiring terms during its November and/or December meetings. Agency reports covered the 2026 wildfire season, post-fire recovery efforts, and hunting adjustments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 12, 2026 meeting (10-0, Andy abstained)
• Approved reviewing/interviewing term-expiring candidates at November/December meetings (8-0, Andy not voting)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several consent agenda items including appointments and grant amendments. Discussion items include a fire management grant for the 2025 Highland Fire and a general fund grant regarding horseracing.

• Approval of Fire Management Assistance Grant Program Subaward for the 2025 Highland Fire
• Discussion of HB 5204 General Fund Grant - Horseracing Grant Agreement 107-2026-5204-09
• Amendment No.0001 to Grant Agreement for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program
• Approval of Multiparty Agreement for the Crook County School Based Health Center
• Appointment of Greg Munn to the Housing Works Board

The Crook County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda (3-0), including orders and agreements on parenting time templates, a Housing Works appointment, a school-based health center agreement, a grant amendment, and an EEO plan extension. They also approved a proclamation declaring September 2026 as Library Card Sign-Up Month (3-0). The board discussed a $1,000,000 state horseracing grant, but took no formal action, deferring further discussion to a September 9 work session. In executive session, they approved preparation of a listing agreement (3-0).

• Approved consent agenda including Order 2026-39, Order 2026-38, multiparty agreement, grant amendment, and Order 2026-36 (3-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring September 2026 as Library Card Sign-Up Month (3-0)
• Approved preparation of listing agreement after executive session (3-0)
• Deferred horseracing grant discussion to September 9 work session

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including an updated standard parenting time plan, an appointment to Housing Works, and a school-based health center agreement. They will also hear updates on BestCare services, a grant program amendment, and community development activities. The board may decide whether to place an order extending the county's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan on the September 2nd agenda.

• Consider approval of updated Standard Parenting Time Plan
• Order 2026-38: Appointment to Housing Works
• FY27 School Based Health Center Agreement
• Discuss amendment to Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program
• Order 2026-36: Extending Equal Employment Opportunity Plan duration

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss various county administrative, health, and infrastructure matters. No final votes were taken; the Board directed staff to place several items, including parenting plans, board appointments, and grant amendments, on the upcoming consent agenda for formal approval.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding specific land use amendments and a conditional use permit. The body will also review meeting minutes and receive department updates.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment 217-26-000141-PLNG
• Zone Map Amendment 217-26-000142-PLNG
• Conditional Use Home Occupation 217-26-000151-PLNG

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with a consent agenda, including approval of minutes and an order distributing funds from the Oregon Department of Agriculture Wolf Compensation and Financial Assistance Grant. No discussion items are scheduled. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss real property negotiations.

• Approve Order No. 2026-37 distributing funds from Oregon Department of Agriculture Wolf Compensation and Financial Assistance Grant
• Approve minutes
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for real property negotiations

The Crook County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included minutes and an order distributing funds from the Oregon Department of Agriculture Wolf Compensation and Financial Assistance Grant. The board discussed placing Vector Control District oversight concerns on the next week's agenda and considered a third-party review. No other substantive decisions were made; the executive session resulted in no decisions.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Order No. 2026-37 for wolf compensation grant funds (2-0)
• Discussed placing Vector Control District oversight on next week's agenda
• Considered requesting third-party review of Vector Control District operations
• Convened executive session for real property negotiations; no decisions made

Library Board of Trustees

The Crook County Library Board of Trustees will finalize the Fiscal Year 27 library budget and consider adopting Niche Academy online training software. The board will also welcome new trustee Timothy Kirkman, hear reports from the director and Friends of the Library, and review financial statistics. Public comment is invited.

• Final approval of Fiscal Year 27 Library Budget
• Consideration of Niche Academy Online Training Software
• Welcome of new Board of Trustee Timothy Kirkman
• Staff Spotlight on Renee Parrott, Children's Librarian
• Minutes from July 9, 2026 meeting

Natural Resources Advisory Committee (NRAC)

The Natural Resources Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with agency updates from the Forest Service, BLM, OSP, and ODFW covering wildfire, grazing, administration, recreation, and timber harvest activity. The agenda also includes minutes review, committee member updates, and public comment. No executive session is scheduled.

• Agency updates (FS, BLM, OSP, ODFW) on wildfire, grazing, admin, recreation, timber harvest activity
• Minutes review and acceptance
• Public comment period (15 min)
• Good of the Order — committee member updates

The committee received updates on the 2026 fire season, including the Rowe Creek Complex and its impacts on the Ochoco National Forest. No formal decisions were made beyond approving minutes and adjourning; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved June 10, 2026 minutes revision to reflect individual votes (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)