Crook County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session with public comment and then discuss several agenda items, including oaths of office, the Property Recording Alert Service, a museum staff update, and letters of support regarding wolf delisting and a data center project. Two items focus on behavioral health services: a 2026 county financial assistance agreement and the local plan and budget for those services. An executive session will address real‑property transaction negotiations under ORS 192.660(2)(e).

• Oaths of Office – requester: Cheryl Seely, County Clerk
• Property Recording Alert Service (PRAS) – requester: Cheryl Seely, County Clerk
• Letter of Support to Senators for Delisting Wolves – requester: Susan Hermreck, County Commissioner
• 2026 County Financial Assistance Agreement for Behavioral Health Services – requester: Eric Blaine, County Counsel
• Local Plan and Budget for Behavioral Health Services – requester: Eric Blaine, County Counsel

Board of Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special session to discuss core services. The review covers the Clerk’s Office, Assessor’s Office, and Road Department.

• Review of core services for the Clerk’s Office
• Review of core services for the Assessor’s Office
• Review of core services for the Road Department

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a second reading and hearing for an Off-Highway Vehicle Ordinance. The meeting includes discussions on a community benefits agreement with NewSun Energy and opting out of New Eastern Oregon Solar Siting Rules.

• Second reading and hearing of Ordinance 356: Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Ordinance
• NewSun Energy Local Community Benefits and PILOT Agreement
• Order 2025-37 Opting out of New Eastern Oregon Solar Siting Rules
• Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee mitigation and depredation funds disbursement
• Amendment to County / Parks and Rec Intergovernmental Agreement

Fair Board

The Crook County Fair Board will meet to discuss the contract outline for the Crooked River Roundup. The board will also consider rescheduling January and February meetings due to holidays.

• Crooked River Roundup contract outline discussion
• Rescheduling of January 19 and February 16 meetings

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will review the November Treasurer's report, the FY27 budget calendar, and a draft plan for public health modernization. The meeting also includes a discussion on opting out of new solar siting rules and a monthly update from the Community Development Department.

• Treasurer's Report for November 2025
• Calendar for FY27 Budget Process
• Public Health Modernization Draft Plan Overview
• 2025-2027 IGA for Financing Local Public Health Services
• Opting out of new Eastern Oregon Solar Siting Rules

The board approved a motion to authorize Health and Human Services Director Katie Plumb to sign Amendment 4 to the intergovernmental agreement for financing local public health services. The amendment corrects Oregon Health Authority language about oversight of very small water systems and makes no financial changes. The motion was moved by Commissioner Brian Barney, seconded by Commissioner Seth Crawford, and passed unanimously (3-0).

• Authorized Katie Plumb to sign corrected IGA amendment (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Record No. 217-25-000323-PLNG to consider a text amendment to the Crook County Code that updates numerous zoning and land‑use sections, including farm‑use zones, flood‑damage provisions, and definitions. The amendment is intended to bring the code into compliance with current state statutes and to clarify requirements and permitted uses such as childcare facilities and farm‑related structures. After the hearing, the commission will receive community‑development updates as other business.

• Public hearing on Text Amendment to Crook County Code (Record 217-25-000323-PLNG) covering sections 17.12, 17.24, 18.124, 18.16.045, 18.172.080, 18.16.020, 18.85, 18.12, 18.16.010, 18.16.060, 18.161, 18.132.010, 1.04.010, 18.08, and 18.132.080
• Public comment period with a 5‑minute limit per speaker
• Other business: Community Development updates

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a public comment period, limiting each speaker to five minutes. The main discussion item is a review of core services for the Facilities and Information Technology Departments, requested by County Manager Will Van Vactor. No executive‑session items are scheduled.

• Public comment – speakers limited to 5 minutes each
• Review of Core Services for the Facilities and Information Technology Departments (requested by County Manager Will Van Vactor)

The commissioners reviewed core service descriptions for the IT, GIS, and Facilities departments but took no formal action on them. The board voted to adjourn the meeting unanimously, 3-0. The next core‑service review session is scheduled for December 19.

• Adjourned special session (3-0)
• Scheduled next core‑service review session for Dec 19 (planned)

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a public comment period followed by a review of core services for the Administration, Finance, Legal, and Human Resources departments, presented by County Manager Will VanVactor. No executive‑session items are scheduled.

• Public comment (maximum 5 minutes per speaker)
• Review of core services for Administration, Finance, Legal, and Human Resources departments
• Presentation by County Manager Will VanVactor
• No executive‑session items scheduled

The special session held on December 5, 2025 included presentations on core services for several county departments, but no substantive actions or approvals were taken. The meeting was formally adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will consider a new ordinance regarding off-highway vehicles. The board is also reviewing plat signatures for Ironhorse 1 and the termination of a lease with the Parks and Recreation District.

• First reading and hearing of Ordinance 356: Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Ordinance
• Plat signatures for Ironhorse 1 phase 3 and 4
• Termination of Lease Agreement with Parks and Recreation District
• Approval of 2025-2027 IGA for Financing of Local Public Health Services (Agreement #185807-4)
• Acceptance of CJC Treatment Court Grants TCP-27-12 and TCP-27-13

The Board approved the consent agenda, including the 2025‑2027 IGA for local public health services, appointment of the Community Health Advisory Council, and termination of a parks lease (2‑0). It also approved the Ironhorse 1 Phase 3‑4 plat, the acceptance of two Criminal Justice Commission Treatment Court grants (TCP‑27‑12 and TCP‑27‑13), and the first reading of Ordinance 356 that permits limited commercial off‑highway vehicle use on county roads (each 2‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (IGA, council appointments, lease termination) – vote 2-0
• Approved Ironhorse 1 Phase 3‑4 plat – vote 2-0
• Approved CJC Treatment Court grants TCP‑27‑12 and TCP‑27‑13 – vote 2-0
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 356 (OHV use) – vote 2-0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on a conditional use application to allow a childcare and/or nursery school on map tax lot 1514350000400 in the Exclusive Farm Use (EFU-3) zone. The commission will also continue deliberations on a 320‑acre photovoltaic solar project on map tax lot 1615000000300. A public hearing will be held for a conditional use request for a private airstrip at 7837 NW Lone Pine Ln, Terrebonne. Additional community development updates will be provided.

• Conditional use application for childcare facility – map tax lot 1514350000400 (EFU-3 zone)
• Continuation of deliberations on 320‑acre solar power generation facility – map tax lot 1615000000300 (EFU-3 zone)
• Public hearing on conditional use for private airstrip at 7837 NW Lone Pine Ln, Terrebonne (tax lot 1414070000203)
• Reference to Crook County Code 18.172 and related planning regulations
• Community development updates

Fair Board

The Crook County Fair Board will meet to discuss the 2026 fair theme and the formation of a contract information gathering committee. The board is also tasked with creating and adopting a written policy for the Fair Board applicant interview process.

• Selection of 2026 Fair Theme
• Formation of CRR Contract Info Gathering Committee
• Creation and adoption of Fair Board applicant interview policy per BOC Order 2022-52

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Crook County Zoning Map, changing the zoning of a 20‑acre parcel on SW Reif Rd from Exclusive Farm Use (EFU‑3) to Rural Residential 10 (R‑10). The commission will also hear a conditional use application from the Powell Butte Farmers Club to operate a childcare/nursery facility for up to 75 individuals in the Exclusive Farm Use zone. Additional agenda items include community development updates.

• Conditional Use Application (Record 217-25-000151-PLNG) for a childcare facility up to 75 people on tax lot 1514350000400
• Zone Map Change (Record 217-25-000250-PLNG) to rezone tax lot 1614110001200, a 20‑acre parcel on SW Reif Rd, from EFU‑3 to Rural Residential 10 (R‑10)
• Community Development Updates

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will consider several approvals, including an OHA intergovernmental agreement, an amendment to the 2025‑2027 agreement, and bylaws for the Community Health Advisory Council. The board will also hold the first hearing on Ordinance 354, the Transportation System Plan. Public comment and an executive session will follow the agenda items.

• Approval of OHA IGA No. 050110, Choice Model program services
• Approval of OHA 2025‑2027 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 22
• Approval of Community Health Advisory Council (CHAC) Bylaws
• IGA with Multnomah Education Service District for Medicaid Administrative Claiming
• First Hearing of Ordinance 354: Transportation System Plan

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review the Sheriff's Office core services and level of service for each division. The meeting will take place at the Crook County Annex on 320 NE Court St. in Prineville.

• Review Sheriff's Office core services and level of service
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)
• Meeting held at Crook County Annex, 320 NE Court St.
• Meeting held via Zoom and in person
• Additional items may be discussed

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss limited OHV access from Brasada Ranch Resort, the Community Corrections biennial budget, and amendments to intergovernmental agreements with the Oregon Health Authority.

• Request for limited OHV access from Brasada Ranch Resort to BLM Road System
• Crook County Community Corrections Biennial plan for the 25-27 Budget Cycle
• OHA 2025-2027 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 2
• Proposed Community Health Advisory Council (CHAC) Bylaws Update
• FEMA Floodplain Draft EIS Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a legislative amendment to update the County’s Comprehensive Plan Transportation Systems Plan. The body will also continue deliberations on a conditional use permit for a solar power facility.

• Public hearing for legislative amendment to update the Transportation Systems Plan
• Deliberations on Record Number 217-24-000293-PLNG for a 320-acre photovoltaic solar power generation facility on map tax lot 1615000000300

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will review a contract for Axon body cameras and an amendment to the Parks and Rec District RV Park operating agreement. The board will also discuss a traffic control plan for road crossings and changes to the landfill organization structure.

• Axon (Body Camera) Contract
• Amendment 2 to County / Parks and Rec District RV Park operating agreement
• Traffic Control Plan Approval in Existing Road Crossings
• Landfill Organization Structure Change
• Treasurer's Report for August 2025

Fair Board

The Crook County Fair Board will meet to approve minutes from the previous month and discuss items including the reinstatement of static premiums, a proposal for the Crooked River Roundup, and indoor arena bathroom refurbishment. The meeting will be held at the Fairgrounds Office on September 15, 2025.

• Approve August 18, 2025 minutes
• Consideration of Static Premiums Reinstatement
• Indoor Arena Bathroom Refurbishment
• Crooked River Roundup Proposal
• Letter from Open Class Livestock Superintendent

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board will receive updates on the county’s financial crisis, the 4‑H program at the Central Oregon Agriculture Research and Extension Center, the August 2025 treasurer’s report, VOCA grant funding, and a proposed Axon body‑camera contract. Each item will be presented by the respective staff or officials before any decisions are made.

• CCO Financial Crisis: system update and call to action (presented by Melissa Thompson, BestCare Chief Behavioral Health Officer, and Angela Cumming, Behavioral Health Director)
• Crook County 4‑H Program update (presented by Steve Culman, Director)
• Treasurer’s Report for August 2025 (presented by Christina Haron, Finance Director)
• Update on VOCA grant funding (presented by Kari Hathorn, District Attorney)
• Axon body‑camera contract proposal (presented by Stephanie Wilson and Bill Elliott)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will note that the public hearing for Record No. 217-25-000151-PLNG, a conditional use application to operate a childcare and/or nursery school in the Exclusive Farm Use (EFU‑3) zone, has been moved to October 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM. The commission will also receive an update on the Crook County Transportation System Plan. Additional community development updates will be presented.

• Rescheduled public hearing (Oct 8, 2025, 4:00 PM) for conditional use application 217-25-000151-PLNG – childcare facility in EFU‑3 zone, map tax lot 1514350000400, submitted by Powell Butte Farmers Club
• Work session: Crook County Transportation System Plan Update
• Other Business: Community Development Updates
• Minutes review: February 26, 2025

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0‑0 vote. The commission scheduled a public hearing on the Transportation System Plan Update for September 24, 2025. The meeting was formally adjourned after a 7‑0‑0 vote to end the session.

• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Scheduled Transportation System Plan Update public hearing on Sep 24, 2025
• Motion to end meeting passed (7-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding fee changes for Landfill Asbestos, Library Nonresident Cards, and GIS Soil Surveys. The meeting also includes discussions on wolf depredation compensation and a public meeting recording policy.

• Public Hearing: Resolution 2025-32 amending fees for GIS Soil Surveys, Library Nonresident Cards, and Landfill Asbestos
• Order 2025-33 regarding appointment to the Fair Board
• Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee recommendations
• Public Meeting Video and Recording Policy
• Proclamation declaring September as National Recovery Month

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners work session will discuss a range of operational and policy items. Key topics include a fee amendment for GIS soil surveys, library nonresident cards, and landfill services, as well as updates to the Compensation Review Committee policy and library hours. Additional items cover IT department structure changes, a website update, the FY 26 budget brief, and a fair board candidate recommendation.

• Resolution 2025-32 – amendment of fees for GIS Soil Surveys, Library Nonresident Cards, and Landfill
• Compensation Review Committee (CRC) policy update and review
• Request to adjust Crook County Library hours of operation
• IT Department structure changes
• FY 26 Budget-in-Brief presentation

Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission will consider a final decision (record 217-25-000150-PLNG) to approve the Mueller 7‑lot subdivision. The meeting will review minutes from the December 11 2024, December 18 2024, and February 12 2025 sessions. A work‑session will discuss potential code updates, including accessory dwelling unit conditional use, agricultural buildings, commercial power‑generating facilities, reference changes in Titles 17 and 18, defensible‑space criteria, and recreational‑use definitions. Other business includes community‑development updates.

• Final Decision – 217-25-000150-PLNG: Mueller 7‑lot subdivision
• Potential code update: Accessory Dwelling Units Conditional Use – farm impact analysis
• Potential code update: Agricultural Buildings and Commercial Power Generating Facilities
• Update references from County Court to Board of County Commissioners in Titles 17 and 18
• Defensible space planning commission membership location criteria and recreational‑use definitions

The commission approved the minutes from December 11, 2024 (7-0-0), December 18, 2024 (7-0-0) and February 12, 2025 (6-0-1). The commission signed the final decision for the Mueller Subdivision (Record 217-25-000150-PLNG). A work session was held to discuss multiple code‑update proposals, and the meeting was formally closed by a motion that passed 6-0-0.

• Approved Dec 11, 2024 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved Dec 18, 2024 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved Feb 12, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)
• Signed final decision for Mueller Subdivision (Record 217-25-000150-PLNG)
• Motion to end meeting passed (6-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will consider several agenda items, including a consent agenda to approve changes to the Natural Resources Advisory Committee bylaws. They will discuss a holiday partnership request to use Carey Foster Hall presented by the Crook County Foundation. A signature request for IGA #6986 with the Oregon Department of Corrections for community corrections services (2025–2027 budget cycle) will be reviewed. The meeting includes a public hearing on Republic Services' rate increase for the solid waste franchise.

• Approve changes to County's Natural Resources Advisory Committee bylaws (consent agenda)
• Holiday Partnership Request for use of Carey Foster Hall (Crook County Foundation)
• Signature Request: IGA #6986 with Oregon DOC for Community Corrections Services (2025–2027 budget cycle)
• Public hearing on Republic Services rate increase for solid waste franchise

Fair Board

The Crook County Fair Board will approve minutes from its May 12 and June 10, 2025 emergency meetings, hear public comments, interview a Fair Board applicant, and review highlights from the 2025 fair. A key agenda item is the consideration of a replacement lawn mower equipment purchase.

• Approve minutes from May 12, 2025 and June 10, 2025 emergency meetings
• Public comment period
• Interview Fair Board applicant
• 2025 Fair Board highlights and review
• Consider replacement lawn mower equipment purchase

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss updates from the BestCare behavioral health program, the OSU Extension horticulture program, and the Treasurer's July report. The primary decision item is the review and approval of amendments to the County's Natural Resources Advisory Committee bylaws. An update on the Transportation Systems Plan and related safety actions will also be presented.

• BestCare Program & Community Update – presented by Melissa Thompson and Angela Cumming
• OSU Extension Program Update – horticulture and Master Gardeners presented by Amy Jo Detweiler
• Review and approve changes to County's Natural Resources Advisory Committee Bylaws – requested by Tim Deboodt
• Treasurer's Report for July 2025 – presented by Christina Haron
• Update on Transportation Systems Plan, Transportation Safety Action Plan, and Juniper Canyon Community Meeting – presented by John Eisler

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will approve routine consent agenda items, including an IGA for OSU Technology Access, a Wildfire Delegation of Authority, and a Solid Waste Disposal Fee Credit application. The board will discuss wildfire recovery needs in the Longhorn Ridge Neighborhood and consider a funding request to purchase 3,200 tons of asphalt pavement. An amendment to the Community Mental Health Program Funding Agreement (No. 026007) will also be reviewed.

• Consent agenda: IGA for OSU Technology Access
• Consent agenda: Wildfire Delegation of Authority
• Consent agenda: Crook County Solid Waste Application for Disposal Fee Credit
• Discussion: Wildfire Recovery Needs in Longhorn Ridge Neighborhood (Highland Fire impact)
• Discussion: Funding request for purchase of 3,200 tons of asphalt pavement

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several administrative requests and agreements. Items include funding for road materials and a franchise agreement for waste services.

• Funding request for 3,200 tons of asphalt pavement
• Republic Services Franchise Agreement
• Land partition fee waiver request for Ochoco Irrigation District McKay Creek Pump Station
• Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for OSU Technology Access
• County comment letter regarding City of Prineville's purchase of DSL property

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a continued public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a solar power generation facility. The body will also issue a final decision on a 7-lot subdivision and hold a training session for new commissioners.

• Continued hearing for a 320-acre photovoltaic solar facility on tax lot 1615000000300
• Final decision on the Mueller 7 lot Subdivision (217-25-000150-PLNG)
• Work-session for new Planning Commissioner training on the 2025 Workplan and Decision List

The Planning Commission postponed the final decision on the Mueller Subdivision (record 217‑25‑000150‑PLNG) to the August 13, 2025 meeting. Commissioners voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for the photovoltaic solar facility (record 217‑24‑000293‑PLNG) to September 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Mueller Subdivision final decision delayed to Aug 13, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Public hearing for solar project (217-24-000293-PLNG) continued to Sep 24, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Meeting adjourned (6-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the approval of the Ochoco Pointe Phase 6 Plat and a transit services agreement with COIC. The meeting includes appointments to the Hahlen Special Road District and the Community Health Advisory Council, as well as executive sessions for real property and labor negotiations.

• Approval and signatures for the Ochoco Pointe Phase 6 Plat
• Agreement with COIC for Transit Services using STIF funds
• 2025-2027 IGA for the Financing of Local Public Health Services (Agreement #185807-0)
• Order 2025-26: Appointment to the Hahlen Special Road District
• Order 2025-27: Appointments to the Crook County Community Health Advisory Council

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hear updates on the Extension SNAP-ED program, the June 2025 Treasurer's report, and a 2025‑2027 intergovernmental agreement to fund local public health services (Agreement #185807‑0). The board will also consider appointments to the Community Health Advisory Council and applications for solid‑waste disposal fee credits. After these items, the board will enter an executive session to discuss real‑property negotiations and the chief executive officer’s performance.

• Crook County Extension Program Update: SNAP-ED (presented by Shawna Holland)
• Treasurer's Report for June 2025 (presented by Finance Director Christina Haron)
• 2025‑2027 IGA for financing local public health services (Agreement #185807‑0)
• Community Health Advisory Council appointments (presented by Alex Greenberg)
• Crook County Solid Waste applications for disposal fee credit (presented by Jacquie Davis and Sarah Puerner)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a subdivision application for a property south of Prineville. The body will also interview candidates to fill a commission vacancy.

• Public hearing for Record Number 217-25-000150-PLNG: 7-lot subdivision of map tax lot 161720B008600 east of Juniper Canyon Road
• Interviews for Planning Commission vacancy
• Recommendation of candidates to the Board of County Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing for a second reading of a zone map amendment. Other business includes reviewing a rate adjustment request from Republic Services and approving land leases and subdivision plats.

• Public hearing for second reading of Ordinance 352 (zone map amendment)
• Republic Services request for rate adjustment
• Approval of $25,000 grant award for Ag West Local Advisory Committee
• Final plat signatures for Grandridge II Phase 2 and Brasada Ranch Subdivision Phase 14
• Aircraft hangar land lease transaction request

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold deliberations regarding a conditional use permit for a photovoltaic solar power generation facility. The proposed project is located on a 320-acre site within an Exclusive Farm Use zone (EFU-3).

• Record Number 217-24-000293-PLNG: Proposal for solar array, transmission lines, substation, and energy storage system on map tax lot 1615000000300

The commission voted 6‑0‑0 to continue deliberations on the photovoltaic solar power conditional use application (record 217‑24‑000293‑PLNG) to July 23 at 4:00 PM. The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Continued deliberations on solar PV conditional use to July 23, 4:00 PM (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on June 30, 2025. After public comment, commissioners will discuss and decide on a FY25 Budget Transfer Resolution. No other agenda items are listed.

• Consideration of FY25 Budget Transfer Resolution

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners work session will feature presentations on a Juniper Tree Ring study, an OSU Extension forestry update, a recommendation for an Agricultural Extension Advisory Board position, and a signed amendment to the Crook County Deflection program grant that extends the time to spend allocated funds. Additional items include a Genetec (Siemens) preventive maintenance agreement, a discussion of CIS renewal, an airport project status update, a community development monthly update, and a Sheriff's Office monthly update. No executive‑session items are scheduled.

• Signature on amendment to Crook County Deflection program grant extending fund usage time
• Genetec (Siemens) preventive maintenance agreement
• Discussion of CIS renewal
• Airport update / status of projects
• Sheriff's Office monthly update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two final plat reviews for subdivision phases, hold a continued hearing on a conditional use application for a 320‑acre photovoltaic solar facility in the Exclusive Farm Use (EFU‑3) zone, and receive community development updates.

• Final Plat Review – 217-25-000084-PLNG: replat of Phase 14 of the Brasada Ranch Subdivision
• Final Plat Review – 217-23-001387-PLNG: Subdivision Phase 2 of Grandridge II
• Conditional Use – Record 217-24-000293-PLNG: photovoltaic solar power generation facility on a 320‑acre EFU‑3 site, including ground‑mounted array, transmission lines, substation, energy storage, and O&M facility
• Community Development Updates

The Planning Commission approved the consent agenda unanimously (6-0-0). The Chair then signed the final decision for the Hegele conditional use (record 217-24-000198-PLNG). A public hearing was held on the Moffett Road photovoltaic solar facility conditional use, but no approval or denial was recorded. No public comments were submitted.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0-0)
• Chair signed final decision for Hegele conditional use (no vote recorded)
• Public hearing conducted on Moffett Road solar facility conditional use (no decision made)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a zone map amendment and a cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented employees. The meeting includes a request to waive rental fees for the Crook County Fairgrounds and a review of the Justice Center lease agreement.

• Public Hearing: First Reading of Ordinance 352 (zone map amendment)
• Recommended Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for FY2026 Non-Represented Employees
• Amendment 1 to Justice Center Lease Agreement No. 250042
• Request to waive or reduce rental fee for Crook County Fairgrounds indoor arena for Prineville’s Hospice Action
• Public Meetings Work Flow Recommendation

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold public budget hearings for the Agricultural Extension Service and the County Historical Museum, and discuss funding for the Crooked River Roundup.

• Public Budget Hearing for Crook County Agricultural Extension Service District
• Public Budget Hearing for Crook County Historical Museum Fund
• Crooked River Roundup Funding Request
• Changes to A.R. Bowman Museum Operational Hours
• Approval of Amended Agreement Between District Attorney’s Office and State for Child Support Services

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss a request to amend the PSC for PBS Engineering and Environmental, LLC. The meeting also includes updates on veteran services, community development, and the sheriff's office, followed by a public comment period.

• Amendment to PSC for PBS Engineering and Environmental, LLC
• Veteran Services Update
• Community Development Monthly Update
• Sheriff's Office Monthly Update
• Public Comment (max 5 minutes per speaker)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will interview candidates for a vacant commission seat, discuss recommendations of those candidates to the Board of County Commissioners, and provide updates on community development projects.

• Candidate interviews for Planning Commission vacancy
• Discussion of recommendation of candidate(s) to Board of County Commissioners
• Community Development Updates

The commission interviewed five candidates for the permanent planning commission vacancy and reviewed interview procedures. Commissioners shared rankings and concerns for each applicant, focusing on geographic diversity and potential scheduling conflicts. No vote or final appointment was recorded, and the commission will forward a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes, the landfill solid waste plan, and Ordinance 346 adding a new 3C aggregate site to the comprehensive plan. Discussion items include a mental health awareness proclamation, a watershed council report, an amendment to the OHA intergovernmental agreement, and a contract amendment with Mosaic Community Health for a school‑based health center. The Board will vote on a $554,310 purchase of chip seal oil from Albina Asphalt, rename SW Treehouse Court to SW Ironwood Court, and hold a public hearing on fee order 2025‑11 for fiscal year 2025‑2026. Two supplemental budget orders (2025‑13 and 2025‑15) will be adopted for fiscal year 2025.

• Ordinance 346 – Adding a new 3C aggregate site to the comprehensive plan
• Contract amendment with Mosaic Community Health for school‑based health center
• Purchase of chip seal oil and distributor from Albina Asphalt – $554,310
• Road rename: SW Treehouse Court to SW Ironwood Court (Order 2025‑16)
• Public hearing on Order 2025‑11 – fees for fiscal year 2025‑2026

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss several updates and proposals, including an OSU Extension program update, a Department of Defense grant for a Military Overlay Zone, and a Transportation Safety Action Plan. Commissioners will vote on the final draft of the Crook County Landfill's Solid Waste Management Plan and consider replacing the City Representative on the Natural Resources Advisory Committee. Additional items include an initial discussion of a chip seal road project and a letter to the Oregon DOJ to support a Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention program. After the public session, the board will hold an executive session to negotiate real‑property transactions.

• Approve final draft of Crook County Landfill's Solid Waste Management Plan
• Discuss Department of Defense grant for Military Overlay Zone
• Initial discussion for Chip Seal Road Project
• Review and consider approval of letter to Oregon DOJ for Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention program
• Consider replacing City Representative on Natural Resources Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

The Commission will decide a conditional use request to allow mining, crushing and stockpiling at 7950 NW Lone Pine Road in Terrebonne. It will also hold public hearings on a zone map amendment changing 11404 SW Reif Rd from EFU‑3 to Rural Residential 10, and on a conditional use for a 320‑acre photovoltaic solar facility on tax lot 1615000000300. The meeting includes community development updates.

• Conditional Use – mining, crushing, stockpiling at 7950 NW Lone Pine Rd, Terrebonne (EFU2 zone)
• Zone Map Amendment – change zoning of 11404 SW Reif Rd, Powell Butte from EFU‑3 to Rural Residential 10 (R‑10)
• Conditional Use – 320‑acre photovoltaic solar power facility on tax lot 1615000000300 (EFU‑3 zone)
• Community Development Updates

The Planning Commission voted 4‑0 to approve a zone‑map amendment changing Tax Lot 1614110000601 at 11404 SW Reif Rd, Powell Butte, from Exclusive Farm Use (EFU‑3) to Rural Residential R‑10. The motion was made by Commissioner Les Williamson and seconded by Commissioner Marlo Dill, and no discussion was requested. The commission also granted a continuance of the Moffatt Road Solar Facility conditional‑use hearing, with the applicant preferring a June 11 date. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved rezoning of 11404 SW Reif Rd to Rural Residential R‑10 (4‑0‑0)
• Granted continuance for Moffatt Road Solar Facility conditional‑use hearing

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the county fee schedule for fiscal year 2025-2026 and an amendment to the Flood Damage Prevention code. The board will also consider several contracts and appointments for county advisory boards.

• Public hearing on Order 2025-11 regarding fees to be collected for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Public hearing on second reading of Ordinance 350: Flood Damage Prevention code amendment
• Approval of the Crook County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
• 2025 Wolf Grant Agreement for Crook County and ODA
• Contract renewal for wildlife damage management with Belozers Outdoor Enterprises

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several administrative updates, including grant acceptances and emergency planning. The meeting includes an initial discussion on county fees for fiscal year 2025-2026.

• Approval to accept $164,000 ODHS Grant for a backup generator at Crook County Library
• Initial discussion of Order 2025-11 regarding fees for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Review and update of the Crook County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
• USDA Aphis Wildlife Services Agreement for Landfill
• Support letter for Route D - PacifiCorp's Blueprint South Transmission Line

Fair Board

The Crook County Fair Board will approve minutes from prior meetings, hear public comment, and consider renewing the Crooked River Roundup contract. The board will also form a committee to review submissions for an alcohol service provider RFP and decide on a community sponsorship mailer.

• Approve minutes from the March 17, 2025 regular meeting and the February 27, 2025 special meeting
• Public comment period
• Discussion of Crooked River Roundup contract renewal
• Formation of committee to review alcohol service provider RFP submissions
• Review and approval of community sponsorship mailer

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing for the first reading of Ordinance 350. The board will also discuss an economic development budget proposal and a grant application for justice reinvestment.

• Public Hearing: First Reading of Ordinance 350 regarding Crook County Code Flood Damage Prevention
• EDCO Budget Proposal for Sustainable Economic Development
• Letter of Support for the Crook County Justice Reinvestment Program Grant Application
• Proclamation for April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Notification of Fair Board Vacancy

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners work session includes public comment and four presentations: an update on the County Extension Livestock & Field Program, the 2025 Crook County Wolf Grant Agreement, the Sheriff’s Office monthly update, and a late‑added 2025 agreement with PacificSource. No executive‑session items are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• 2025 Crook County Wolf Grant Agreement
• Late addition: 2025 Agreement with PacificSource
• Crook County Extension: Livestock & Field Program Update
• Sheriff's Office Monthly Update
• Public comment (maximum five‑minute limit per speaker)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed code amendments regarding a new military training route overlay zone. The body will also continue deliberations on a conditional use permit for a mining site in Terrebonne.

• Public hearing on Record Number 217-25-000066-PLNG for military training route overlay zone and land use table updates
• Proposed modifications to commercial renewable energy rules to align with HB 2329
• Deliberations on Record Number 217-24-000198-PLNG for mining, crushing, and stockpiling at 7950 NW Lone Pine Road

The commission voted 5‑0 to close the public hearing on the military training route overlay proposal. It then voted 5‑0 to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve the code amendments establishing the new overlay zone. Commissioners also agreed to limit public testimony to five minutes.

• Motion to close public hearing passed 5-0-0
• Motion to recommend Board approval of military training route overlay amendments passed 5-0-0
• Commissioners agreed to limit testimony to 5 minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss a labor agreement for 2024-2027 and review various funding allocations for fire prevention and search and rescue. The board is also considering appointments to the Elected Official Compensation Committee and the Crook County Road Agency.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Council 75 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027)
• Up to $115,000 in Title III funds for a Search and Rescue pickup truck
• $13,000 in Title III funds for Juniper Canyon fire prevention and vegetation control
• Chip Seal Rock Crush bid results
• Appointment to the Crook County Elected Official Compensation Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss a range of items, including a 401k plan overview, a USDA wildlife services presentation, and updates on landfill financial assurance. Several financial requests will be considered, such as $13,000 for fire prevention in Juniper Canyon and up to $115,000 to purchase and equip a rescue pickup. The board will also review health council appointments, a mental‑health provider contract amendment, and an amendment to create the Crook County Road Agency.

• Allocate $13,000 of Title III funds for fire prevention and vegetation control in Juniper Canyon
• Expend up to $115,000 of Title III (Secure Rural Schools) funds to purchase and upfit a one‑ton pickup for Search and Rescue
• Amendment 1 to the intergovernmental agreement establishing the Crook County Road Agency
• Amendment of the 2025 Community Mental Health Provider contract with PacificSource
• Recommendation for appointments to the Community Health Advisory Council

Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use application for a photovoltaic solar power generation facility. The proposed project covers a 320‑acre site in the Exclusive Farm Use (EFU‑3) zone and includes a ground‑mounted solar array, transmission lines, a substation, an energy storage system, and an operations and maintenance facility. The meeting will also provide community development updates.

• Conditional use application for a 320‑acre photovoltaic solar facility on EFU‑3 zone, map tax lot 1615000000300
• Community Development Updates

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will review airport leases and engineering contracts. The board is also scheduled to discuss grant funding for The Hub Project and a recommendation for the Compensation Committee.

• Approval of Hangar Building Land Lease at Airport
• Precision Approach Engineering Service contract for Airport Hangar Project
• 2025-2027 Community Dispute Resolution Program Grant Funds
• The Hub Project Grant Funding Request for Year 1
• Recommendation to the Compensation Committee

Fair Board

The Crook County Fair Board will meet to discuss the renewal of the Crooked River Roundup contract. The board will also review financial and manager reports.

• Crooked River Roundup contract renewal discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss updates from the OSU Extension program, the HR department, and the inter‑county mutual aid agreement. It will consider several airport‑related requests, including a land lease for a new hangar and approval of a Precision Approach Engineering service contract. Additional items include grant opportunities, bridge replacement planning, and a community dispute resolution grant fund review.

• Request for Reconsideration – Greenbar Excavation (Community Development Director)
• Oregon Dept. of Forestry intergovernmental agreement to lease airport ramp space for fire season (Airport Manager)
• Request for Hangar Building Land Lease at Airport (Airport Manager)
• Airport Hangar Project – approval request for Precision Approach Engineering service contract (Airport Manager)
• Discussion of grant opportunities and future bridge replacements, including consulting group scope of work (Road Superintendent)

Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission will conduct a work session to discuss several proposed code amendments. The meeting also includes the review of minutes from February 12, 2025, and community development updates.

• Urban Growth Boundary Process code amendments
• Agricultural / Equine Building policy code amendments
• Planning Commissioner pro tem position
• Farm Forest RAC language code amendments
• Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles code amendments

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including meeting minutes, an ambulance service plan, and a grant for e‑bikes in the Library of Things. Commissioners will consider funding for facility rental at the fairgrounds for the Tri‑County and Oregon High School Rodeo State Finals. A discussion will be held on proposing an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with the City of Prineville that would change the Crook County Road Agency Board membership and its independence. The meeting will conclude with an executive‑session consultation with counsel on litigation matters.

• Approve Minutes
• Approve Crook County Ambulance Service Plan
• Approve Grant Acceptance for eBikes addition to Library of Things
• Approve funding for facility rental at Crook County Fairgrounds for rodeo finals
• Discuss amendment to intergovernmental agreement with City of Prineville on road agency board

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hear public comments and several agency updates, including a potential ESA listing impact for Western Ridged Mussel and a grant for e‑bikes in the Library of Things. After the updates, the board will go into executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) to conduct labor‑negotiation deliberations, after which the meeting will return to open session. No decisions are made in the executive session.

• Western Ridged Mussel ESA Listing Potential Impacts – discussion (Requester: Bruce Scanlon)
• Update on NRAC Vacancy Application Process (Requester: Tim Deboodt)
• Crook County Ambulance Service Plan (Requester: Katie Plumb)
• Grant Acceptance for eBikes addition to Library of Things collection (Requester: Sarah Beeler)
• Executive session to discuss labor negotiations under ORS 192.660(2)(d)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a work session regarding energy code updates and a potential Department of Defense overlay. The meeting also includes community development updates.

• Work session on Department of Defense potential overlay
• Work session on Energy code updates
• Community Development Updates

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes and fiscal policy updates. In the discussion segment, commissioners will consider a fee waiver request for the 2025 Pee Wee Rodeos and banquet, receive an update on the Blueprint South 500‑kV transmission line crossing the county, and review the Oregon Living With Fire 2024 annual report and 2025 work plan. An executive session will follow to address labor negotiations, personnel matters, and legal counsel consultations.

• Approve minutes for the previous meeting
• Approve recommended updates to Crook County Fiscal Policies
• Fee waiver request for 2025 Pee Wee Rodeos & banquet at Crook County Fairgrounds
• Update and feedback request on Blueprint South 500‑kV transmission line project crossing Crook County
• Oregon Living With Fire presentation of 2024 annual report and 2025 program of work

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hear introductions, budget updates for the Agriculture Extension and Bowman Museum, and a review of recommended fiscal policy updates. An employee promotion and a sheriff's office statistics update will also be presented. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to discuss labor negotiations and to consult counsel on current or potential litigation.

• Introduction of Dan and Dusty Stenkamp of Muck Septic
• Mid‑year budget presentation for Agriculture Extension
• Mid‑year budget presentation for Bowman Museum
• Annual review of recommended updates to Crook County Fiscal Policies
• Executive session on labor negotiations and legal counsel regarding litigation

Planning Commission

The Crook County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to the county code that updates floodplain sections for compliance with current state statutes and clarifies zoning requirements. No final decisions are scheduled for this meeting. The agenda also includes community development updates and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing – Record 217-24-000332-PLNG – Text amendment to Crook County Code to bring floodplain sections into compliance with state statutes and update zoning language
• Review of minutes from January 8, 2025 and January 22, 2025
• Community Development Updates

Fair Board

The Crook County Fair Board will discuss and vote on livestock entry fee changes for 2025, covering Open Class, 4‑H, and FFA categories. The board will also consider upgrades such as a front‑end loader, an indoor arena kitchen, and skylights for covered barns. Upcoming free Bull Ride and benefit Barrel Race events will be reviewed. Public comment, reports, and routine consent items will be addressed.

• Approve minutes from the January 13, 2025 regular meeting
• Discuss front‑end loader, indoor arena kitchen, and skylights for covered barns
• Consider Fair livestock entry fee changes for 2025 (Open Class, 4‑H, FFA)
• Review free Bull Ride event Thursday night and benefit Barrel Race Wednesday
• Review vendor applications and 2nd Annual Old‑Fashioned Hoedown fundraiser report

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will review several routine consent agenda items, including a signature on an amendment to the county’s Drug Court grant and an amendment to the 2023‑2025 OHA intergovernmental agreement. Commissioners will also discuss requests such as continued funding for the bi‑annual Ochoco Creek clean‑up landfill tipping fees, replacement of a 1999 140H motor grader, and a lease agreement with DSL on the Hilltop Mining site. A presentation of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan will be considered for final adoption, and the Transportation Systems Plan Amendment 2 will be reviewed. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to consult counsel on litigation matters.

• Signature on Amendment to Crook County Drug Court Grant (consent agenda)
• OHA 2023‑2025 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 16 (consent agenda)
• Request for continued support of bi‑annual Ochoco Creek Clean‑Up funding for landfill tipping fees
• Request for replacement of 1999 140H Motor Grader
• Signing lease agreement with DSL on Hilltop Mining Site

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review requests for financial support and contract approvals for airport infrastructure. The meeting includes discussions on grant amendments for drug court and health services, as well as labor negotiations in executive session.

• Contract Award Notice for 2KG Contractors regarding the Airport Hangar Project
• FAA Grant Offer for a 10 unit Hangar Storage Building Project
• Financial support request for the Belknap Exhibit Center
• Amendment to the Crook County Drug Court Grant
• OHA 2023-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 16

Fair Board

The Fair Board will meet to discuss the 2025 Fair budget, sponsorship opportunities, and vendor layout. The board will also consider financial changes to livestock exhibits and the return of grant funds.

• Discussion of 2025 Fair budget
• Return of $1,500 in unused Bacon Buddies program grant funds to Crook County Foundation
• Consideration of 2025 County Fair vendor layout
• Discussion on transitioning open class livestock and static exhibits from paid premiums to ribbon only
• Discussion of community contribution letters for donation opportunities

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will meet to review routine consent items and discuss airport hangar matters. The board is considering a grant agreement for an airport project and a property transfer involving Suncreek Ranch, LLC.

• CORE Grant Agreement for $250K Airport Hangar Building Project
• Airport Hangar Transfer from Suncreek Ranch, LLC to Coney
• Jail Camera Replacement Bid Award
• Oregon Department of Emergency Management Grant Agreement
• OHA 2023-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 14

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to receive an update on the Department of Defense grant program. The meeting also includes reviews of previous minutes and community development updates.

• Work session on Department of Defense grant program work
• Community Development updates
• Approval of minutes from October 9, October 23, and November 13, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a variety of county operations, including airport hangar funding and solid waste management. The session includes requests for grant authorizations and the ratification of the Community Development Director appointment.

• CORE Grant Agreement for $250K Airport Hangar Building Project
• FAA Grant Application for the New Aviation T-Hangar Project
• Solid Waste Management Plan Update Draft 1 Presentation
• Ratification of Community Development Director Appointment
• Request for authorization to apply for Level 2 EV Charging Station funding

Fair Board

The Crook County Fair Board will discuss a range of agenda items, including elections for Chair and Vice Chair, the date of the February meeting, and changes to the damage and cleaning deposit for events with alcohol. They will also consider opening the indoor arena for sports‑team practice during cold‑weather months, recruitment and costs for fair livestock judges, and a free bull‑ride event with a benefit barrel race. Reports from board members, committees, and the manager will be presented.

• Reducing damage & cleaning deposit amount for events with alcohol
• Opening the indoor arena for sports teams’ practice during cold‑weather months
• Fair livestock entry fee changes for 2025 (Open Class, 4‑H, and FFA)
• Free bull ride event Thursday night of fair along with benefit barrel race
• Chair and Vice Chair elections

Board of Commissioners

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will meet to appoint a Board Chair for 2025 and review an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for septage treatment with the City of Prineville. The board will also consider appointments to the Planning Commission, Fair Board, and Natural Resources Advisory Committee.

• Appointment of Board Chair for 2025
• IGA for Septage Treatment with City of Prineville
• Appointments to the Planning Commission, Fair Board, and Natural Resources Advisory Committee
• Review of Wolf Committee position recommendations and reimbursement requests
• Designation of Newspapers of Record (Order 2025-01)