Crook County public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss Order 2024-54 to amend the County's Title VI Program Plan. A Transportation Systems Plan amendment will also be reviewed. Public comment and discussion are scheduled before the items are considered.
- Order 2024-54 – amendment to the County’s Title VI Program Plan (requested by Assistant County Counsel John Eisler)
- Transportation Systems Plan Amendment (requested by Assistant County Counsel John Eisler)
Board of Commissioners
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss appointing legal representation for labor relations. The board will also consider an emergency procurement order for septage hauling services.
- Appointment of a new or additional attorney for labor negotiations and labor relations issues
- Order 2024-57 regarding emergency procurement of septage hauling services
Board of Commissioners
The Board will approve routine consent items such as meeting minutes and a contract for a Code Compliance and Land Use Hearings Officer. Commissioners will discuss holiday office schedules, a leave‑policy update, a citizen appointment to the Budget Committee, and several grant, fee‑schedule, and naming amendments. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance 347, which amends the zoning ordinance to adopt a zone‑map change for the specified tax lot and declares an emergency. The meeting will also include an executive‑session segment on labor negotiations and legal counsel matters.
- Approve meeting minutes (consent agenda)
- Contract with David Doughman of DFD Law LLC for Code Compliance and Land Use Hearings Officer
- Amendment to FLAP Grant for Ochoco Ranger Station road overlay, extending expiration to 12/31/25
- Resolution 2024-52 amending the County's fee schedule
- Public Hearing: Ordinance 347 – zoning map change for Tax Lot 1614110000700 and emergency declaration (second reading)
Board of Commissioners
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss various administrative updates and project approvals. The body is reviewing requests for transit funding and updates to county policies and software.
- COIC requests approval for Crook County STIF and FTA 5310 Projects (2025-2027)
- Amendment #7 for Intergovernmental Agreement for Community Mental Health, Addiction Treatment, Recovery & Prevention, and Problem Gambling Treatment
- Upgrade of current ERP with Central Square to a new version
- 2025 update to the County's Airport Hangar Lease Policy
- Oregon MRC (Mattress Recycling Council) Program
Board of Commissioners
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will consider a public hearing on a zoning ordinance, discuss the FY26 budget process, and ratify the hiring of a Human Resources Director.
- Public Hearing: Ordinance 347 amending zoning ordinance for Map Tax Lot 1614110000700
- Ratification of HR Director Hire
- Calendar for FY26 Budget Process
- Appointment of Equipment Operator/Mechanic
- Discussion of grant acceptance from CJC regarding MAT in the Crook County Jail
Fair Board
The board will approve the minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting. It will consider a recommendation to fill a vacant Fair Board seat and review findings related to a public‑meeting law complaint filed by Justin Alderman on October 18, 2024. The board will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 budget and receive an update on Hoedown planning. Reports from board members, the administrative assistant, finance and the manager will also be presented.
- Approve minutes from October 21, 2024
- Vacant Fair Board seat recommendation to County Commissioners; review findings from the October 18, 2024 public‑meeting law complaint by Justin Alderman
- Work session to discuss the 2025 Fair Board budget (discussion originally 10/31/24)
- Hoedown planning update
- Financial, administrative and manager reports
Board of Commissioners
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a public work session to hear updates and proposals from county staff, including an Extension Service advisory board, a salary increase request, and a Septage transition briefing. A key item is a request to acquire a new lowboy truck and retrofit a water tank on an existing 160,000‑mile lowboy. After the open session, the board will enter executive session to discuss labor negotiations, pending litigation, and potential personnel actions.
- Extension Service District Advisory Board presentation (Requester: Rebecca Keegan)
- Two‑step salary increase for the Extension Office Programs Coordinator (Requester: Rebecca Keegan)
- Proposal for new lowboy truck acquisition and retrofit of water tank on existing 160,000‑mile lowboy (Requester: Brad Haynes, Road Superintendent)
- Septage Transition Update (Presenters: Jacquie Davis / John Eisler)
- FEMA Pre‑Implementation Compliance Measure (PICM) update (Requester: Will Van Vactor, Community Development Director)
Board of Commissioners
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss an affordable housing development and review requests to waive public records and rental fees. The board will also consider an employment matter in executive session.
- Presentation of Solace at Iron House affordable housing development by Thistle & Nest
- OHA 2023-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 13
- Airport - COAR Grant agreement signature request
- Request to forgive rental fees from Crook County Republicans
- Public records fee waiver request
Fair Board
The Crook County Fair Board will hold a special meeting on October 31, 2024. After a call to order and public comment, members will consider ideas for adjusting the fair’s budget for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years. No other specific actions are listed on the agenda.
- Budget adjustment ideas for 2025/2026 fiscal year
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss personnel appointments, intergovernmental agreements, and procurement for a transportation safety plan. The session includes a review of a grievance regarding public meetings law and an executive session for labor and real property negotiations.
- Appointment of Road Supervisor
- OHA 2023-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 13
- Airport CORE Grant agreement signature request
- Transportation Safety Action Plan Procurement
- Grievance against fair board alleging public meetings law violations
Planning Commission
The Crook County Planning Commission will hold a worksession on floodplain and energy code updates. The commission will also conduct public hearings regarding a zoning map amendment and a subdivision application.
- Proposed zoning change for Tax Lot No. 1614110000700 from Exclusive Farm Use (EFU-3) to Rural Residential 10 (R-10)
- Application from Pinecrest Ridge LLC for a 10-lot subdivision on map tax lot 1415270000204 at the north end of Pinecrest Rd
- Oregon Model Floodplain Code update presentation
- Energy code update and grant project overview
Board of Commissioners
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will consider a budget resolution for fiscal year 2024‑25. Other agenda items include a vehicle purchase bid, a septage transition update, and the swearing‑in of a parole and probation deputy. Several routine consent‑agenda items such as an intergovernmental agreement amendment and vector‑control district appointments will be approved together.
- OHA 2023‑2025 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 12 (consent agenda)
- Order 2024‑45 appointments to the Vector Control District
- Swearing‑in of Parole and Probation Deputy (Sheriff's Office)
- Vehicle Purchase Bid Approval (Fairgrounds Manager)
- Order 2024‑44 Budget Resolution for Crook County FY 2024‑25
Board of Commissioners
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including a request to apply for an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant of over $19 million. Other agenda topics include a revised Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund advisory committee roster, an amendment to the 2023‑2025 Intergovernmental Agreement, closure of the County Counsel office for two days, and options for prosecuting dog‑as‑a‑public‑nuisance violations.
- Permission to apply for Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant for $19+ million
- Approval of revised Crook County Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Advisory Committee roster
- OHA 2023‑2025 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 12
- Closure of County Counsel physical office on Nov. 21 and 22
- Consideration of options regarding prosecution of dog‑as‑a‑public nuisance code violations
Planning Commission
The Crook County Planning Commission will review minutes from its July, August, and September meetings. It will hold a public hearing on Pinecrest Ridge LLC’s application for a 10‑lot subdivision on the north end of Pinecrest Road (map tax lot 1415270000204, file 217-24-000166-PLNG). The commission will also provide updates on planning and community development matters.
- Approve minutes from July 24, 2024; August 28, 2024; and September 11, 2024 meetings
- Public hearing on Pinecrest Ridge LLC’s 10‑lot subdivision on Pinecrest Rd (map tax lot 1415270000204, file 217-24-000166-PLNG)
- Discussion of planning and community development updates
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider a contract for Phase II runway reconstruction at the county airport with Precision Approach Engineering Inc. It will also discuss several operational items, including a picnic‑table replacement bid, a justice‑center janitorial procurement, a health‑equity grant with Jefferson County, and an endorsement of a wildfire‑hazard map letter. After the public agenda, the Board will enter executive session for matters exempt from public inspection and labor‑negotiation deliberations.
- Airport – Services during construction contract / Precision Approach Engineering Inc. Phase II Runway reconstruction project
- Informal Bid Selection – Picnic Table Replacement
- Justice Center Janitorial Procurement
- IGA with Jefferson County for Rural Health Equity Integration – Central Oregon Health Council Pass‑through Grant
- Endorsement of Jackson County Wildfire Hazard Map Letter to State
Board of Commissioners
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss a franchise agreement with Republic and several contract and policy items. Topics include an airport construction services contract, a grant signature for the Sheriff's Office, a proposed process for dog-as-a-public nuisance violations, and an update to the county's equal employment opportunity plan. The meeting also includes public comment and updates from county officials.
- Franchise Agreement with Republic – presented by Jacquie Davis and John Eisler
- Airport services during construction contract for Precision Approach Engineering Inc. Phase II runway reconstruction – requested by Airport Manager Kelly Coffelt
- Signature for the HB 4002 BHD grant for the Sheriff's Office – requested by Aaron Boyce
- Consideration of county process for prosecution of dog-as-a-public nuisance violations – presented by County Counsel Eric Blaine
- Review of the 2024-2026 update to the county’s equal employment opportunity plan (EEOP) – presented by County Counsel Eric Blaine
Board of Commissioners
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will approve routine consent‑agenda items, including the meeting minutes, an amendment to the 2023‑2025 Intergovernmental Agreement, and the Runway 15‑33 reconstruction contract with TaylorNW. The Board will discuss a request to approve four road crossings in the Millican OHV area, adopt a supplemental budget for FY 2024‑25 under Order 2024‑42, and consider amendments to Justice Center funding agreements. An executive session will follow for matters related to real‑property negotiations, labor negotiations, litigation counsel, and employment considerations.
- Approve meeting minutes (consent agenda)
- Approve OHA 2023‑2025 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 11 (consent agenda)
- Approve Runway 15‑33 Reconstruction Contract with TaylorNW (consent agenda)
- Approve four road crossing project in Millican OHV area (requester Joe Merrill, King of the Kastle, LLC)
- Adopt supplemental budget for FY 2024‑25 per Order 2024‑42 (requester Jamie Berger)
Board of Commissioners
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with the OHA and a pre-implementation plan for the National Flood Insurance Program. The board will also meet in executive session regarding litigation and personnel employment.
- OHA 2023-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 11
- Oregon National Flood Insurance Program - Pre-implementation Plan for Endangered Species Act
- Executive session regarding current or likely litigation
- Executive session regarding the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent
Planning Commission
The Crook County Planning Commission will make a final decision on Greenbar's proposal to amend the Comprehensive Plan by adding about 226,000 cubic feet of basalt aggregate on a 4.9‑acre site (Tax Lot No. 1616120000500) to the county's Aggregate Inventory. The commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment that would change the zoning of Tax Lot No. 1614110000700 at 11367 SW Doris Lane, Powell Butte, from Exclusive Farm Use (EFU‑3) to Rural Residential 10 (R‑10). The meeting will also include updates on planning and community development matters.
- Final decision on Greenbar proposal to add ~226,000 cu ft basalt aggregate on 4.9‑acre Tax Lot No. 1616120000500 to the Aggregate Inventory
- Public hearing on zoning change for Tax Lot No. 1614110000700 at 11367 SW Doris Lane, Powell Butte, from EFU‑3 to Rural Residential 10 (R‑10)
- Planning/Community Development updates
Board of Commissioners
The Board will approve three routine consent agenda items: a 2024 School Based Health Center agreement with BestCare, a 2024 Community Mental Health Provider agreement with BestCare, and the OHA Amended & Restated 2023-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement. Discussion items include swearing in a Corrections Deputy, recognizing long‑service employees and two retirements, an employee promotion, and a final letter on the Wildfire Hazard Map. The Board will consider an amendment to the County's participation resolution in the PERS system to add Deputy District Attorneys, and will hold an executive session to consult counsel about current or potential litigation.
- 2024 School Based Health Center Agreement with BestCare
- 2024 Community Mental Health Provider Agreement with BestCare
- OHA Amended & Restated 2023-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement
- Amendment to add Deputy District Attorneys to County's PERS participation
- Final Letter – Wildfire Hazard Map
Board of Commissioners
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several service agreements and infrastructure updates. The body will review health provider contracts and a bid award for airport runway reconstruction.
- Runway 15-33 Reconstruction Bid Award
- 2024 School Based Health Center Agreement with BestCare
- 2024 Community Mental Health Provider Agreement with BestCare
- OHA Amended & Restated 2023-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement
- Republic Services Update
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting for deliberations regarding a proposal to amend the Crook County Comprehensive Plan. The discussion focuses on adding a specific site to the county's inventory of Significant Mineral and Aggregate Sites.
- Record Number 217-24-000070-PLNG: Proposal to add 226,000 cubic volume of basalt aggregate on a 4.9 acre site (Tax Lot No. 1616120000500) to the Aggregate Inventory
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review updates regarding the airport runway and the Lapine Community Health Center. The meeting includes a consent agenda for various intergovernmental agreements and professional services.
- Professional Services Agreement with Precision Approach Engineering Inc.
- Transportation System Plan Update regarding Juniper Canyon Egress Feasibility
- 3rd Amendment to Jail Bed Rental agreement with Jefferson County
- OHA Medicaid Administrative Claiming IGA #182949
- Airport Runway Project Update
Board of Commissioners
The Crook County Board of Commissioners work session will consider several items, including a fee waiver request for the Central Oregon Disability Support Network, an OHA Medicaid administrative claim, an employee promotion, a fair board resignation, and airport-related matters such as a FAA runway reconstruction grant and a professional services agreement. They will also review a transportation system plan scope change and a letter urging USDA rural development funding. An executive session will be held to negotiate real‑property transactions before returning to open session.
- Fee waiver request for Central Oregon Disability Support Network (CODSN) – requester Marrin Nyman
- OHA Medicaid Administrative Claim IGA #182949 – requester Katie Plumb
- Airport – FAA Runway Reconstruction Grant – requester Kelly Coffelt, Airport Manager
- Airport – Professional Services Agreement with Precision Approach Engineering Inc. – requester Kelly Coffelt
- Transportation System Plan Update – Change of Scope (Juniper Canyon Egress Feasibility) – requester Will Van Vactor
Board of Commissioners
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will approve routine consent‑agenda items such as meeting minutes, a Ready to Read grant application, a solid‑waste disposal fee credit, and a one‑time additional PTO order for long‑term employees. In the discussion portion, commissioners will recognize Smokey Bear's 80th birthday, consider a fee‑waiver request for the fairgrounds arena, hear a presentation from the Soil & Water Conservation District, and review proposed hiring standards, criteria, and policy directives for the County Manager. An executive session will follow to discuss employment and real‑property negotiations, with no decisions made in that closed session.
- Approve meeting minutes (Consent agenda)
- Request approval to apply for annual Ready to Read Grant (Consent agenda)
- Crook County Solid Waste application for a disposal fee credit (Consent agenda)
- Order 2024-40: one‑time additional PTO accrual or payout for long‑term employees (Consent agenda)
- Consideration of County Manager hiring standards, criteria, and policy directives (Discussion item)
Board of Commissioners
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss a request to apply for the annual Ready to Read Grant, a 2024 in‑house asphalt purchase, and an application for a solid waste disposal fee credit. They will also consider a letter to state representatives about border relocation negotiations, and proposals regarding vacation/PTO accrual for long‑service employees and a compensation review committee process. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session for legal and real‑property matters.
- Request for approval to apply for annual Ready to Read Grant (requester: Library Director Sarah Beeler)
- 2024 In‑House Asphalt Purchase (requester: Road Superintendent Brad Haynes)
- Crook County Solid Waste Application for a Disposal Fee Credit (requester: Executive Administrative Assistant Sarah Puerner)
- Letter to State Representatives Regarding State Border Relocation Negotiations (requester: Assistant County Counsel John Eisler)
- Vacation/PTO Accrual proposal for employees with more than 16 years of service (requester: Interim County Manager Will Van Vactor)
Planning Commission
The Crook County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to amend the Comprehensive Plan by adding a basalt aggregate site to the county’s Significant Mineral and Aggregate Inventory. The site is a 4.9‑acre parcel (Tax Lot No. 1616120000500) with an estimated 226,000 cubic volume of basalt aggregate. The meeting will also review minutes from May 15, June 13, and June 26, 2024, and provide community development updates.
- Public hearing: amendment to add ~226,000 cubic volume of basalt aggregate on 4.9‑acre Tax Lot No. 1616120000500 to the Aggregate Inventory
- Review of meeting minutes from May 15, June 13, and June 26, 2024
- Community Development Updates
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hear public comments including a request for a letter to the Governor about border talks and an update on jail cameras. The meeting also includes an executive session to consult with counsel regarding litigation.
- Request for Commissioners to write a letter to the Governor regarding border talks
- Jail camera update
- Executive session concerning legal rights and duties related to litigation
- Consideration of records exempt from public inspection