Klamath County, Oregon

Board of Commissioners

This meeting was cancelled. No business was conducted. The agenda contained only procedural items.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting with several action items. They will consider a Non-Union COLA, emergency funding for a Domestic Violence Shelter, and a Letter of Support for Project Landing Pad. The board will also hear a continued request from the Ross Ragland Theater regarding an Art District and conduct interviews for the Title III Advisory Council.

• Domestic Violence Shelter emergency funding (public safety)
• Ross Ragland Theater Art District request (continued from 7/7)
• Non-Union COLA (cost-of-living adjustment)
• Exception to policy for Public Works Road Shop out of class premium
• Letter of Support for Project Landing Pad

The commissioners approved a one‑time grant of $33,267.77 and $1,021.58 to Cove Community Partnership to cover overdue taxes for the domestic‑violence shelter, contingent on the shelter regaining 501(c)(3) status. They also approved a 2% COLA for non‑union employees for fiscal years 2026‑2028, and adopted the county’s SRS fund allocation of 85% Title I, 8% Title II, and 7% Title III. Additional actions included signing a letter of support for Project Landing Pad and two public‑works policy exceptions.

• Approved one‑time grant of $33,267.77 and $1,021.58 to Cove Community Partnership (Minty and Nichols yes, DeGroot no)
• Approved 2% COLA for non‑union employees for FY 2026‑2028 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Road Shop out of class premium (unanimous)
• Approved SO‑PA Step 4 hire request (unanimous)
• Adopted SRS fund allocation: 85% Title I, 8% Title II, 7% Title III (agreed)
• Approved letter of support for Project Landing Pad (Minty and DeGroot yes, Nichols abstain)
• Conducted Title III Advisory Council interviews (no vote)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve contracts for traffic signal design, a new truck, and printer maintenance, along with several grant agreements and a franchise renewal.

• Award consulting contract for traffic signal and round-a-bout design
• Approve purchase of Freightliner M2 106 Plus truck for $303,332.50
• Approve printer maintenance agreement with Canon Solutions for $6,899
• Approve Domestic Well Assistance Grant Agreements totaling $118,323.57
• Approve franchise agreement renewal with Spectrum Pacific West, LLC

The commissioners unanimously approved the annexation of property into Klamath County Fire District 4. They also approved multiple procurement contracts, a new animal‑control board member, and several public‑health and infrastructure agreements.

• Approved annexation of property into Fire District 4 (unanimous vote)
• Approved Kittleson & Associates contract for traffic signal and round‑about plans (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a Freightliner M2 106 Plus with Carco crane from Premier Truck Group (unanimous)
• Approved J&K Deese Excavation bid to replace septic system at Project Homefront, 5225 N Highway 97 (unanimous)
• Appointed Meghan Miller to the Predatory Animal Control District Board (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement 14441 with Oregon Parks & Recreation for noxious‑weed control (unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Well Assistance Grant agreements (unanimous)
• Approved franchise agreement with Spectrum Pacific West, LLC (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an emergency executive session to discuss specific legal and administrative matters. The session is closed to the public pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes.

• Real property transaction negotiations
• Labor negotiations
• Consultation with counsel regarding current or likely litigation
• Review of lawyer-client communications exempt from public inspection

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve prior meeting minutes and consider a proposed code enforcement ordinance from Rob Sayler and Stephanie Brown. They will discuss a comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget on proposed federal grant rules and an invoice from the Association of O&C Counties. A request from Paul Stewart of Ross Ragland Theater and a demonstration of Easy Smart Pay by Tax Collector Kayla Wessel are also on the agenda.

• Paul Stewart, Ross Ragland Theater - request
• Rob Sayler & Stephanie Brown - proposed code enforcement ordinance
• Kayla Wessel, Tax Collector - Easy Smart Pay demo
• BOCC comment letter to OMB on proposed federal grant rules
• Association of O&C Counties invoice

The Board approved a comment letter regarding proposed federal grant rules and a dues invoice for the Association of O&C Counties. Discussions were held regarding Ragland Theater funding, code enforcement updates, and a property tax payment platform.

• Approved minutes from the last meeting
• Approved comment letter to OMB on proposed federal grant rules (unanimous)
• Approved Association of O&C Counties invoice for $4177.58 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including the approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the Oregon Nurses Association and the Laborers’ Union Local 737. The agenda also includes a purchase of a John Deere Gradall excavator for $620,686.15 and the adoption of Ordinance 44.184 changing the Comprehensive Plan map and zoning for 4809 Altamont Drive from residential to commercial. Additional items are service agreements, amendments, and appointments with no fiscal impact.

• Approve Ordinance 44.184 and Final Order CLUP/ZC 3-26 to rezone 4809 Altamont Drive to General Commercial
• Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with Oregon Nurses Association ($319,863.40 FY2027‑$339,135.43 FY2029)
• Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with Laborers’ Union Local 737 ($15,627,324.00 FY2027‑$16,943,822.00 FY2029)
• Purchase one 2026 John Deere Gradall EXC from Pape Machinery for $620,686.15
• Approve Service Agreement with Crater Lake Hospitality LLC at $96.32 per inspection hour

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple collective bargaining agreements, a zoning change for an animal rescue facility, and various service agreements. They also approved a notice of hearing regarding Drazil Road and appointed Martin Heim to the Predatory Animal Control District Board.

• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved Oregon Nurses Association CBA (2026-2029)
• Approved Laborers’ Union Local 737 CBA (2026-2029)
• Approved Pape Machinery quote for a 2026 Gradall excavator
• Approved Ordinance 44.184 rezoning 4809 Altamont to General Commercial
• Approved notice of hearing for Drazil Road legalization
• Approved denial of planning application CLUP/ZC 4-25
• Appointed Martin Heim to the Predatory Animal Control District Board

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet in an emergency executive session to negotiate real‑property transactions and conduct labor negotiations, as authorized by Oregon Revised Statutes. Media reporting on the deliberations is prohibited, and recordings will be available at the commissioners’ office.

• Emergency executive session to negotiate real‑property transactions (ORS 192.660(2)(e))
• Emergency executive session to conduct labor negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d))

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed supplemental budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and then vote to adopt it, allocating funds across several county accounts. The Board will also approve a contract for third‑party inspection services for the Library Community Courtyard, with a cost not to exceed $20,000. Additionally, the Board will vote to approve collective bargaining agreements for four labor unions.

• Hold public hearing on proposed supplemental budget (publication cost $520.67)
• Adopt supplemental budget with allocations: $1,042,864 Fairgrounds Fund, $603,000 Risk Management Fund, $103,996 Tourism Competitive Grant Fund, $3,020,000 County School Fund, $778,000 Commissioner Misc Grant Fund, ($8,802) Parks Fund, $630,000 General Fund Reserve
• Approve Library agreement with Adkins Engineering & Surveying for special inspections, up to $20,000 from Library Reserve Fund
• Approve collective bargaining agreements for Laborers' Union Local 737, Oregon Nurses Association, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 701, and Federation of Parole and Probation Officers
• Allocate $35,000 from Reserve Future Expenditures for an emergency vehicle repair in the Parks Fund

The Board of Commissioners approved a supplemental budget resolution for several county funds. They also authorized collective bargaining agreements for Laborers' Union Local 737 and the Oregon Nurses Association. Additionally, a change order for property cleanup at Wren Drive was approved.

• Approved public hearing for fiscal year 2025-2026 supplemental budget (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget BR2026-047 for multiple funds (unanimous)
• Approved $28,800 total invoice change order for Elite Excavation at Wren Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Laborers' Union Local 737 agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Human Resources Director to sign Oregon Nurses Association agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Adkins Engineering & Surveying agreement for Library Community Courtyard (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several contracts, including a new software system for public works and planning. The meeting also includes budget resolutions for the Sheriff's Office and Juvenile Detention, as well as law enforcement agreements with the USFS and ODOT.

• Proposed $233,718.16 expenditure for Accela OpenCounter software over 3 years
• Proposed $272,003 expense for Klamath Basin Behavioral Health batterer's intervention services
• Proposed $573,805.74 total cost to extend Microsoft software agreement with SoftwareOne
• Supplemental budget resolution for Sheriff's Office Correction Division increasing revenues by $124,923
• Supplemental budget resolution for Juvenile Detention to fill a $750,000 grant gap using other funds

The Board of Commissioners approved several supplemental budget resolutions and adopted the annual budgets for Klamath County, the Drainage Service District, the Extension Service District, and the Library Service District. The Board also approved various intergovernmental agreements and service contracts across several county departments.

• Approved June 9, 2026 minutes (Unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Poole to Poe Valley Vector Control District Board (Unanimous)
• Accepted Accela/OpenCounter software quote (Unanimous)
• Approved USFS cooperative law enforcement agreement modification (Unanimous)
• Approved ODOT Sno-Park parking permit enforcement amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved DCBS manufactured home ownership document system amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved Community Corrections/Klamath Basin Behavioral Health amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved Oregon Tech facility use agreement (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider three department requests regarding new positions and a policy exception. The board will also review a letter of support for the City of Klamath Falls' BRIC Program application.

• Department request for a new position in CDD-Planning
• Department request for a PW Division III hire
• Department request for a CDD-SW exception to policy
• Letter of support for City of Klamath Falls' BRIC Program application
• Marine Corps League request for assistance with outreach support

The Board approved several department requests regarding new positions and policy exceptions. They also authorized funding for the Marine Corps League's roof replacement and ordered championship banners for local high school track teams.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved CDD-Planning new position (unanimous)
• Approved PW Division III hire (unanimous)
• Approved CDD-SW exception to policy (unanimous)
• Approved vinyl banners for KUHS and HHS track teams (unanimous)
• Approved Marine Corps League roof replacement assistance (with 10% contingency amendment)
• Approved letter of support for City of Klamath Falls BRIC Program application (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency executive session on June 16, 2026, with no public business conducted. The closed session is authorized under Oregon law for real property negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(e)), legal consultation on current or likely litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(h)), and labor negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d)). Media are prohibited from reporting on deliberations beyond the stated subjects.

• Executive session for real property transaction negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(e))
• Executive session to consult with counsel on litigation legal rights and duties (ORS 192.660(2)(h))
• Executive session for labor negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d))
• Emergency session called; no public agenda items

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an emergency executive session to discuss specific legal and personnel matters. These deliberations are conducted privately under Oregon Revised Statutes.

• Negotiations regarding real property transactions
• Consultation with counsel on current or likely litigation
• Labor negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to address infrastructure and administrative updates. Key agenda items include the legalization of Drazil Road and the dissolution of a road service district.

• Dissolution of Road Service District
• Legalization of Drazil Road
• Insurance renewal discussion
• Proposed revisions to Nuisance Code
• Comment on draft compatibility determination at Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge

The Board approved an updated insurance policy with a higher property deductible and authorized the dissolution of the County road service district. They also approved continuing the legalization process for Drazil Road and moving forward with a three-year OpenCounter software contract.

• Approved annual insurance renewal with $100,000 property deductible (unanimous)
• Approved dissolution of the County road service district (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of the Drazil Road legalization process
• Approved three-year contract for OpenCounter software
• Approved comments for Draft Compatibility Determination at Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve contracts for 2026 PLSS Corner services with three surveying firms and a supplemental budget for public health services. The board also sets a public hearing date for a proposed annexation into Klamath County Fire District No. 4.

• Approve contracts for PLSS Corner services with Brockamp, Rhine-Cross, and Ward (up to $150,000 each)
• Approve supplemental budget for Public Health Fund with $24,000 increase
• Set public hearing for annexation of Long Lake Ranch into Klamath County Fire District No. 4
• Approve amendment to Worldpay bank card merchant agreement
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement for Rural Health Transformation Program

The Board of Commissioners approved several supplemental budget resolutions across various county funds. Additionally, the board approved multiple surveying contracts, public health amendments, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved District Attorney supplemental budget (BR2026-020)
• Approved COVID19 Pandemic Grant Fund/General Fund Reserve supplemental budget (BR2026-021)
• Approved General Fund supplemental budget (BR2026-022)
• Approved Clerk’s Department supplemental budget (BR2026-024)
• Approved Internal Services Human Resources supplemental budget (BR2026-025)
• Approved Public Health Fund supplemental budget (BR2026-026)
• Approved Long Lake Ranch annexation hearing date (RE2026-027)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency closed-door executive session under Oregon law to discuss real property transactions, labor negotiations, and legal matters with counsel. No public decisions are expected during this session.

• Deliberations on real property transactions (ORS 192.660(2)(e))
• Deliberations on labor negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d))
• Consultation with counsel on current or anticipated litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(h))

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a second public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 36.09, which amends nuisance code rules for abandoned vehicles, dead trees, and vegetation. The board will also vote on two supplemental budget resolutions, approve annual cancellation of delinquent tax balances under $10, and authorize several agreements including dog licensing software and noxious weed control contracts.

• Second public hearing and adoption vote on Ordinance 36.09 amending nuisance control (vehicles, trees, vegetation)
• Supplemental budget resolution: $5,000 increase for General Fund Justice Court
• Supplemental budget resolution: $86,743 for Planning and $135,240 for Code Enforcement
• Annual cancellation of delinquent tax balances of $10 or less; fiscal impact $2,288.79 uncollected
• Amendment with Permitium LLC: $3,750 annual subscription for online dog licensing

The Board approved supplemental budget resolutions for the General Fund Justice Court and the Community Development Fund, both unanimously. It also unanimously approved the tax collector's cancellation of delinquent balances of $10 or less, appointed Brianna Olney to grant review panels, and ratified several agreements. A second public hearing on Ordinance 36.09 was held, but the motion to adopt the ordinance failed after two commissioners voted against it.

• Approved supplemental budget for General Fund Justice Court (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget for Community Development Fund (unanimous)
• Approved annual cancellation of delinquent tax balances $10 or less (unanimous)
• Appointed Brianna Olney to Economic Development and Tourism Grant Review Panels (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to agreement with Permitium, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Smartsheet subscription (unanimous)
• Approved agreements for weed control and farmers market initiatives (unanimous)
• Motion to adopt Ordinance 36.09 (nuisance control amendment) failed – Minty in favor, Nichols and DeGroot opposed

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss proposed National Association of Counties resolutions concerning public lands, the Endangered Species Act, and gray wolf management. They will also hear items on a management PTO policy update and a records request fee waiver.

• Proposed NACo public lands resolutions on ESA and gray wolf
• Management PTO policy update presented by Human Resources
• Records request fee waiver discussed by County Counsel
• Planning software and staffing update from Jeremy Morris
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 meeting

The board voted to deny two fee waiver requests for public records from the Sheriff's Department. It unanimously approved the National Association of Counties public lands resolutions. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved. No changes were made to the PTO payout policy and no decisions were taken on the OpenCounter software contract or the proposed temporary closure of the planning office.

• Denied two public records fee waiver requests
• Approved NACO public lands resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the last meeting
• Maintained existing PTO payout policy (no change)
• No decision on OpenCounter software contract (discussion continued)
• No decision on temporary closure of planning office afternoons (discussion continued)
• Agreed to expedite discussion on hiring a third planning staff member

Finance

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a projected $750,000 shortfall in the juvenile detention budget for 2025-26, a $958,429.22 county-wide COLA funding request, and an interim director appointment. They will also consider a $20,000 Klamath Idea funding request, a $150,000 Oregon Tech softball stadium canopy project, and a fairgrounds revenue shortfall requiring an interfund loan.

• Juvenile detention shortfall: current $577,857.58, projected $750,000 by end of 2026
• COLA funding: $958,429.22 for county-wide cost-of-living adjustments
• Oregon Tech funding request: $150,000 for John and Lois Stilwell Softball Stadium Canopy Project
• Klamath Idea funding request: $20,000, a $5,000 increase over prior year
• Fairgrounds revenue shortfall: seeking an interfund loan for FY2025-26

The commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of Dennis Holmes as interim Community Corrections Director. They also approved a $20,000 funding request for Klamath IDEA and payment of the O&C dues invoice. An interfund loan was authorized to cover the Fairgrounds' operating shortfall, and the board agreed to allocate 5% of the general fund for the property manager’s time on non‑foreclosed properties.

• Approved Dennis Holmes as interim Community Corrections Director (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 Klamath IDEA funding request (unanimous)
• Approved payment of O&C dues invoice from General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved interfund loan to cover Fairgrounds deficit (unanimous)
• Agreed to allocate 5% of the general fund for property manager time on non‑foreclosed properties

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a Comprehensive Plan amendment and zone change for a property at 4809 Altamont Drive. The proposal seeks to change the designation from Residential to Commercial to allow for a small animal clinic and personal services.

• Application CLUP/ZC 3-26 for REL Properties, LLC to change zoning from Suburban Residential (RS) to General Commercial (CG) at 4809 Altamont Drive

Board of Commissioners

The Board will decide on contracts for cleanup of three tax-foreclosed properties costing $67,087 total. They will also vote on budget resolutions allocating $65,101 in credit card rebates and distributing $438,293.68 in transient room tax for Q1. Other business includes approval of an amended agreement with Tyler Technologies, a lease with Klamath 9-1-1, and a weed control agreement with the Forest Service.

• Accept quote from Coltermac Enterprises for cleanup at 32326 Choptie Dr ($27,244)
• Accept quote from Coltermac for cleanup at 35715 Hwy 140 E ($15,843)
• Accept quote from Elite Excavation for cleanup at 3811-011C-02900 ($24,000)
• Approve budget resolution allocating $65,101 in credit card rebates across county departments
• Approve distribution of $438,293.68 in first-quarter transient room tax revenue

The Board approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting and adopted a comprehensive budget resolution covering the General Fund and dozens of departmental funds. It also approved a supplemental budget for the Law Library Fund and accepted three property‑cleanup contracts. Additional actions included the transient room tax distribution, several agreements, and the Library Service District budget, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from May 19, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted comprehensive budget resolution for General Fund and multiple departmental funds (unanimous, BR2026-015)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for the Law Library Fund (unanimous, BR2026-016)
• Accepted quotes for property clean‑up at 32326 Choptie Dr., 35715 Hwy 140 E., and 3811-011C0-02900 (unanimous)
• Approved first‑quarter distribution of transient room tax (unanimous, OR2026-053)
• Signed amended agreement with Tyler Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved month‑to‑month lease agreement with Klamath County 911 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Fremont‑Winema National Forest for weed control (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency executive session on May 20, 2026, under ORS 192.660(2)(D) to conduct deliberations with persons designated for labor negotiations. The session is closed to the public and media are prohibited from reporting on deliberations.

• Emergency executive session for labor negotiations under ORS 192.660(2)(D)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session featuring a presentation from Mazama's Contemporary Issues Class. No other substantive business, such as votes or public hearings, is on the agenda.

• Presentation from Mazama's Contemporary Issues Class

The Board of Commissioners held a work session on May 20, 2026. Presentations were given by Mazama's Contemporary Issues class. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

This work session includes presentations on Chiloquin Overlook Parking, quarterly updates from Discover Klamath and the Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA), and a presentation by Justin Dyszelski on Open Counter software. The board will also approve minutes from the previous work session. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Fred Jackson – Chiloquin Overlook Parking presentation
• Discover Klamath Quarterly Update
• KCEDA Quarterly Update
• Justin Dyszelski – Open Counter Presentation

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous work session. They agreed that staff will create a plan for physical modifications and enforcement at the Chiloquin Overlook parking area, with Forest Service support and funding, aiming for implementation in the fall. The Open Counter platform presentation was discussed, but a decision was deferred pending further review.

• Approved minutes from previous work session
• Board agreed to develop safety plan for Chiloquin Overlook parking with Forest Service support (target fall implementation)
• Open Counter platform presentation pending further review (no decision made)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a first public hearing on proposed Ordinance 36.09 to amend Klamath County Code section 401.020 (Nuisance Control), addressing abandoned vehicles, dead trees, and vegetation. They will also consider a 2.9% rate adjustment for Republic Services trash collection, a new fee schedule for the Onsite Division (DEQ pass-through increase from $120 to $159), a $21,000 IT budget transfer for a Harmonee AI server, and a $77,700 boating access grant.

• First public hearing on Ordinance 36.09 – nuisance control changes (abandoned vehicles, dead trees, vegetation)
• Amendment #6 to Republic Services franchise agreement – 2.9% rate increase effective July 1, 2026
• Transfer of $21,000 within IT budget to purchase server for Harmonee AI project
• New fee schedule for Onsite Division – DEQ surcharge passthrough fee rising from $120 to $159 effective July 1, 2026
• Accept $77,700 Maintenance Assistance Grant from State Marine Board for boating access sites

The commissioners unanimously approved a transfer of IT budget funds, adopted a new fee schedule for the Onsite Division, and ratified Amendment #6 to the franchise agreement with Republic Services for solid waste collection. They also accepted a Maintenance Assistance Grant and related intergovernmental agreement for the Parks Department, and approved a new liquor license recommendation for the Trading Post Market.

• Approved transfer of appropriations within the Internal Services – Information Technology Budget (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting a new fee schedule for the Onsite Division (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #6 to the franchise agreement with Allied Waste Transfer Services dba Republic Services (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Maintenance Assistance Grant and intergovernmental agreement with State Marine Board (unanimous)
• Approved licensing and co‑creation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for a new liquor license for the Trading Post Market (recorded)
• Approved designation of chair to sign access permit with Herson family (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jessica McClung to the Midland Community Park District Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and review draft Opportunity Zone applications. The agenda includes a letter of support for the FLAP Hwy 140 Greylock Way project and an update from the Oregon Water Resources Department.

• Approval of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of Opportunity Zone Application Drafts
• Letter of support for FLAP Hwy 140 Greylock Way
• Update from Oregon Water Resources Department
• Discussion on Christmas Eve closure

The commissioners voted unanimously to sign a letter of support for FLAP Highway 140 Greylock Way. They also unanimously approved a half‑day Christmas Eve closure memo, limiting operations to four hours. The board reached consensus to move forward with the drafted opportunity zone applications. A prototype planning‑department workflow was presented but no action was taken.

• Approved Letter of Support for FLAP Hwy 140 Greylock Way (unanimous vote)
• Approved Christmas Eve Closure Memo for a half‑day (4 hours) (unanimous vote)
• Board agreed by consensus to proceed with Opportunity Zone Application drafts
• Presented prototype solution for modernizing Planning department workflow (no decision)

Board of Commissioners

The Administrative Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially recommend changes to three personnel policies: Whistleblower Policy, Administrative Leave Policy, and Workplace Attire Policy. Public comment will be heard. The committee advises the Board of Commissioners on administrative matters.

• Review of Whistleblower Policy
• Review of Administrative Leave Policy
• Review of Workplace Attire Policy
• Public comment on personnel policies

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency executive session on May 13, 2026, to discuss labor negotiations and legal counsel regarding current or potential litigation.

• Emergency Executive Session on May 13, 2026
• Consultation with counsel regarding litigation
• Deliberations with labor negotiation representatives
• Meeting location: Government Center conference room #214
• Meeting location: 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve contracts for a fuels reduction project, a pump station replacement, and emergency management grants. The agenda also includes a motion to authorize a Request for Proposals for traffic signal improvements.

• Authorize RFP for intersection improvements at Homedale Road/Harlan Drive and Shasta Way/Homedale Road
• Approve contract with GE Forestry and Fire LLC for Spence Mountain Fuels Reduction Project ($57,817.00)
• Approve agreement with JW Kerns for pump station replacement at Lake Ewauna ($104,636.34)
• Approve grant agreement #25-517 with Oregon Department of Emergency Management ($77,017.50)
• Approve tourism grant agreements totaling $75,000.00

The commissioners approved a request for Public Works to issue an RFP for intersection improvements and signed contracts for the Spence Mountain fuels reduction project, a pump station replacement at Lake Ewauna, a tourism grant, and a USDA wildlife services agreement. They also approved a grant with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management and a funding agreement for the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee. All items passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Public Works RFP for intersection improvements (unanimous)
• Approved contract with GE Forestry and Fire LLC for Spence Mountain fuels reduction (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with JW Kerns for Lake Ewauna pump station replacement (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement #25-517 with Oregon Dept. of Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Approved funding agreement for Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Oregon Health Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County tourism grant and logo agreements for Spring 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved USDA APHIS Wildlife Services cooperative agreement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the Emergency Operations Plan Department Head Delegation of Authority. The board is also reviewing a letter of support for the KCSD Rural Health Career Pipeline and a Christmas Eve closure memo.

• Emergency Operations Plan Department Head Delegation of Authority
• Letter of support for KCSD Rural Health Career Pipeline
• Christmas Eve Closure Memo & New Appreciation Plan
• Discussion with Don Beatty and Millie Osguthorpe regarding Balloon Festival

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They agreed to allow Don Beatty and county staff to proceed with planning an annual hot‑air balloon festival, with Discover Klamath serving as fiscal sponsor. The board unanimously approved a letter of support for the KCSD Rural Health Career Pipeline, while postponing and withdrawing the motion on a Christmas Eve early‑closure policy.

• Approved minutes from the prior meeting (unanimous)
• Approved staff to proceed with balloon festival planning (agreement)
• Unanimously approved letter of support for KCSD Rural Health Career Pipeline
• Motion on Christmas Eve early closure withdrawn and vote postponed

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency closed executive session on May 6, 2026, to deliberate on labor negotiations and real property transactions as allowed by Oregon law. No public business or decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is solely an executive session.

• Labor negotiations deliberations under ORS 192.660(2)(d)
• Real property transaction deliberations under ORS 192.660(2)(e)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss the proposed dissolution of a County Road Service District. Several department requests for out‑of‑class premium stipends will be reviewed, including maintenance lead‑worker and public works road equipment positions. The meeting also includes a presentation on RV temporary use permits and updates on Goodwill Grants.

• County Road Service District dissolution (presentation by County Counsel)
• Department request for Maintenance Out‑of‑Class Premium stipend
• Department request for Public Works Road Out‑of‑Class Premium stipend
• Department request for DDS Director reclassification
• Discussion of RV temporary use permits (Planning)

The commissioners unanimously approved allocating $35,000 of opioid settlement funds to the Klamath Falls Police Department for officer wellness, and approved out‑of‑class premium requests for maintenance and public works. They directed the property manager to proceed with property cleanups and ordered an investigation into using opioid funds for hazardous‑waste cleanup. The board also approved a one‑year temporary use permit for two RVs, set plans to dissolve the County Road Service District, and authorized development of a $50,000 goodwill‑grants program.

• Allocated $35,000 opioid settlement funds to Klamath Falls Police for Sigma Tactical/Officer Wellness (unanimous)
• Approved Maintenance Out‑of‑Class Premium request (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Road Out‑of‑Class Premium (DDS) request (unanimous)
• Directed Property Manager to proceed with property cleanups, some requiring board approval (unanimous)
• Ordered investigation of eligibility to use opioid funds for hazardous‑waste cleanups (Commissioner Minty request)
• Approved temporary use permit for two RVs, one‑year term pending paperwork (unanimous)
• Planned dissolution of County Road Service District via future resolution (Board will act as trustees)
• Authorized creation of a $50,000 goodwill‑grants program outline (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several high-value infrastructure contracts and a proposal to update nuisance control laws. The meeting includes decisions on road paving, chip seal services, and IT equipment for an AI project.

• Contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for $2,886,393.15 for work on Shasta Way, Homedale Road, and Harlan Drive
• Quote from Albina Asphalt for $1,670,465.50 for 2026 chip seal construction
• Proposed Ordinance 36.09 regarding Nuisance Control with public hearings set for May 19 and June 2, 2026
• Quote from ISC Group for $18,979.99 for a Dell server for the Harmonee AI Project
• Quote from GE Forestry and Fire LLC for $57,817.00 for the Spence Mountain Fuels Reduction Project

The commissioners unanimously approved several contracts, including a Dell server for the Harmonee AI project, a fuels reduction project with GE Forestry, and asphalt services with Albina Asphalt. They also set public hearing dates for a proposed nuisance‑control ordinance and appointed Clayton Butler Jr. to the Chiloquin Vector Control District Board. The contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for the 2026 ACP construction and miscellaneous concrete work was likewise approved unanimously.

• Approved Dell server quote for Harmonee AI project (unanimous)
• Approved GE Forestry quote for Spence Mountain Fuels Reduction Project (unanimous)
• Approved Albina Asphalt quote for 2026 chip seal construction (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to set public hearing dates for Ordinance 36.09 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Clayton Butler Jr. to Chiloquin Vector Control District Board (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for 2026 ACP construction and miscellaneous concrete work (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a budget hearing to deliberate and approve the county budget. They will also impose, categorize, and certify taxes. The agenda is procedural with no specific items or dollar amounts listed.

• Budget deliberation and approval
• Imposition and categorization of taxes
• Certification of taxes

The Board noted that the Budget Committee approved the county budget on April 28. No further budget actions or votes were taken at the April 29 meeting.

• Budget Committee approved Klamath County budget (April 28)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the Extension Service District and Library Service District budgets. After the hearings, the board will deliberate on the overall county budget, including possible approval. The discussion may also cover imposing, categorizing, and certifying taxes. Additional items such as the Law Library, Museum, Equipment Reserve, County Schools, Tourism Competitive Grants, Economic Development, Taylor Grazing, and Title III funds will be reviewed.

• Public hearing on Klamath County Extension Service District budget
• Public hearing on Klamath County Library Service District budget
• Deliberation on the overall county budget
• Consideration of budget approval (timing may vary)
• Discussion of imposing, categorizing, and certifying taxes

The Klamath County Board unanimously approved the Extension Service District budget and its tax levy, as well as the Library Service District budget and its tax levy. The board also approved a 5% salary increase for the County Surveyor and funding for District Attorney victim‑advocate services and Emergency Management. Additionally, the board authorized hiring two clerks and two animal‑control officers to provide seven‑day coverage.

• Approved Extension Service District budget (unanimous)
• Approved imposition of taxes for Extension Service District (unanimous)
• Approved Library Service District budget (unanimous)
• Approved imposition of taxes for Library Service District (unanimous)
• Approved 5% compensation adjustment for County Surveyor
• Approved funding for District Attorney victim‑advocate services
• Approved funding for Emergency Management
• Approved hiring of two clerks and two animal‑control officers

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting budget hearings for county departments and services. The meeting includes a specific public hearing for the Klamath County Drainage Service District budget.

• Public hearing for the Klamath County Drainage Service District budget
• Budget review for Sheriff Admin, Patrol, Jail, Civil, and Animal Control
• Budget review for Public Works, including Weed Control and Bicycle Trails
• Budget review for Community Development, including Solid Waste and Landfill Reserve
• Budget review for Public Health and Veterans Services

The Board of Commissioners voted to approve the Drainage Service District budget. They also approved imposing an assessment for the district. Both motions passed with a 2‑1 vote, with Commissioner DeGroot opposing and the other members in favor. No other formal decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved Drainage Service District budget (2-1)
• Approved imposition of assessment for Drainage Service District (2-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review minutes, discuss a proposed rate increase from Allied/Republic Waste Services, and receive updates on local projects including The Hub and the John and Lois Stilwell Stadium canopy.

• Review minutes from the previous work session
• Discuss Allied/Republic Waste Services rate increase
• Update on The Hub property project
• Update on John and Lois Stilwell Stadium canopy project
• Update on Night To Shine and CityFest events

The commissioners approved the minutes from the prior work session. They voted to raise the contingency for The Hub project to $65,000 using LATCF funds. The board accepted a 2.9% rate increase for Republic Services, to be formalized at a later business meeting. They also agreed to bring the $150,000 Oregon Tech stadium canopy request to the next finance meeting. The Night to Shine & CityFest update was cancelled.

• Approved minutes from last work session (unanimous)
• Increased The Hub project contingency to $65,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2.9% rate increase for Republic Services (agreement, no vote recorded)
• Will consider $150,000 stadium canopy funding request at next finance meeting
• Night to Shine & CityFest update cancelled

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency executive session closed to the public. The session is authorized under Oregon law to discuss real property transactions and labor negotiations. No public decisions or votes will be taken during this closed meeting.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(E) for real property transactions
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(D) for labor negotiations
• Media prohibited from reporting on deliberations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct interviews for Budget Committee alternate positions. The meeting also includes personnel hiring requests and grant applications.

• Budget Committee Alternate Interviews
• Department request for FAIR Step 4 hire
• Department request for PW Heavy Equipment Operator
• Letter of support for Town of Bonanza 2026 Small City Allotment Grant Application
• BLM Alternate Representative For Resource Management Plan MOU

The Klamath County Board unanimously approved the minutes from the prior meeting and several staffing hires, including a FAIR Step 4 position and a Public Works heavy‑equipment operator. It also approved the use of land behind the Search and Rescue compound for youth ATV safety classes, authorized the application for a CAFFA grant, added Doug Robertson as the county’s alternate representative on the BLM Resource Management Plan MOU, and signed a letter of support for the Town of Bonanza’s Small City Allotment grant.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved FAIR Step 4 hire (unanimous)
• Approved Heavy Equipment Operator hire (unanimous)
• Approved youth ATV safety classes on land behind SAR (unanimous)
• Approved application for CAFFA Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Doug Robertson as BLM MOU alternate representative (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Town of Bonanza Small City Allotment Grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several infrastructure contracts, a zoning change, and a new administrative leave policy. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding fee schedule updates for the Planning and Board of Commissioners departments.

• Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant Agreements totaling $310,663.20 for nine recipients
• Bid from Rocky Mountain Construction for 2026 ACP Construction and Concrete Work on Shasta Way, Homedale Road, and Harlan Drive
• Ordinance 44.173 to change 2.5 acres from Exclusive Farm Use (EFU-CG) to Transportation Commercial (CT)
• Three-year lease renewal for Chiloquin Branch Library at 140 South First Avenue starting at $2,168 monthly
• Public hearing and vote to update fee schedules for the Planning and Board of Commissioners departments

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of contracts and agreements, adopted the county administrative leave policy, and changed a zoning designation for 2.5 acres. The board also proclaimed Arbor Week and National Library Week. All motions were approved without recorded opposition.

• Approved bid from Rocky Mountain Construction for 2026 ACP construction and concrete work (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement No. C04592 between Multnomah Education Service District and Klamath County Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Klamath Soil and Water Conservation District for noxious weed control (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to the Restated Declaration of Sanitary Sewerage Pump Station Maintenance Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Assistance Grant Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with HMS Commercial Service for HVAC inspection and maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted Klamath County Administrative Leave Policy (unanimous, no second recorded)
• Approved Ordinance 44.173 changing zoning map designation from Exclusive Farm Use (EFU-CG) to Transportation Commercial (CT) on 2.5 acres (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a joint quarterly meeting between the Board of Commissioners and the Tribal Council. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, a quarterly update, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Quarterly update presentation

The commissioners and Klamath Tribal Council agreed to draft a memorandum of understanding for a gate at Hagglestien Park and to investigate legal options for changing park ownership. Commissioner Minty will coordinate site tours with the Parks supervisor and act as liaison to the Solid Waste Manager. The parties also agreed to develop GIS layers for cultural and habitat resources and to hold joint work sessions and public town halls on large‑scale solar projects.

• Agree to draft an MOU for county‑funded gate management at Hagglestien Park
• Agree to investigate legal avenues (heir location, quiet title) for park ownership change
• Commissioner Minty to coordinate site tours with Parks supervisor
• Commissioner Minty to serve as liaison to the Solid Waste Manager
• Agree to develop GIS layers mapping cultural, water, and habitat resources
• Agree to hold joint work sessions and public town halls on solar project proposals

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the April 7 meeting and adopt several supplemental budget resolutions, including a $458,124 increase for Community Corrections. They will also authorize the purchase of two 2026 Toyota 4Runner SUVs for $90,876 and adopt Ordinance 44.179 changing a 15.58‑acre property’s zoning designation. Additionally, the board will declare a state of emergency due to severe drought conditions and approve a library courtyard construction contract up to $8,100.

• Approve supplemental budget resolution adding $458,124 to the Community Corrections budget
• Authorize purchase of two 2026 Toyota 4Runner SUVs for a total of $90,876
• Adopt Ordinance 44.179 changing zoning from Rural Residential (R10) to (R5) on a 15.58‑acre property
• Declare a State of Emergency for drought conditions in Klamath County (no fiscal impact)
• Approve contract with Modoc Contracting Company for library courtyard preconstruction services up to $8,100

The commissioners approved the April 7 meeting minutes and supplemental budget resolutions for community corrections, the district attorney, and GIS. They also approved the purchase of two new building‑division vehicles, changed a 15.58‑acre property’s zoning from R10 to R5, declared a state of emergency for drought, adopted a utility right‑of‑way fee ordinance, annexed property into Fire District 4, and approved a library contract with Modoc Contracting.

• Approved April 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved three supplemental budget resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two new building‑division vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change to Rural Residential R5 for 15.58‑acre property (unanimous)
• Declared state of emergency due to drought (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 42.04 adding utility right‑of‑way permit fees (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of property into Fire District 4 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Modoc Contracting Company for library services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the April 7 meeting. Commissioners will discuss a department request from Human Resources regarding community corrections leadership. The board will review recommendations from the Tourism Grant Review Panel and consider updates to the Administrative Leave and Whistleblower policies.

• Approve minutes from 04-07-26 meeting
• Department request – Community Corrections leadership (Human Resources)
• Tourism Grant Review Panel recommendations
• Administrative Leave Policy consideration
• Whistleblower Policy consideration

The Commissioners approved salary and cost‑of‑living adjustments for community corrections leadership positions. They also approved the tourism grant committee’s recommended award slate. The junior member program was continued with plans to reopen applications, and the board set next steps for administrative leave and whistleblower policies.

• Approved salary and cost‑of‑living adjustments for community corrections leadership (unanimous vote)
• Approved tourism grant committee’s recommended slate of awards (unanimous vote)
• Continued junior member program; will reopen applications before next grant cycle (consensus)
• Deferred final approval of revised administrative leave policy; board to give feedback within a week before Business Meeting consideration
• Agreed to provide employee training on whistleblower protections and seek further legal review; schedule further review in two weeks (consensus)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet in an emergency executive session on April 8, 2026, to discuss real‑property negotiations and labor negotiations as authorized by Oregon Revised Statutes 192.660(2)(E) and 192.660(2)(D). Details of the discussions are not disclosed publicly. Media reporting is limited to the general subject.

• Emergency executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(E) to negotiate real property transactions
• Emergency executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(D) to conduct labor negotiations

Board of Commissioners

The board will approve minutes, ratify an access permit, appoint a Wolf Depredation Advisory Council member, and consider several contracts and grants, including a $17,810 cannabis analyzer purchase, a $321,988 renewable‑energy grant, and a $30,357 land sale. The most significant action is the adoption of Ordinance 44.174 to rezone a portion of the comprehensive plan from residential to industrial.

• Approve Ordinance 44.174 to change comprehensive‑plan designation from Residential to Industrial and zoning from Suburban Residential (RS) – no fiscal impact
• Authorize purchase of an Orange Photonics LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer for $17,810
• Approve Community Renewable Energy Program grant for juvenile department solar project, providing $321,988 revenue
• Approve sale of Fairgrounds Park parcel (map tax lot 3909-00300-00301) to City of Klamath Falls for $30,357
• Approve modification of BLM agreement reducing contract value by $18,784.90

The commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance 44.174, changing a portion of the Klamath County Comprehensive Plan map from residential to industrial and updating its zoning designation. They also unanimously approved several contracts and agreements, including a cannabis analyzer purchase for the Sheriff’s Office and a renewable‑energy grant for the Juvenile Department. All actions were recorded as approved with unanimous votes.

• Approved Ordinance 44.174 changing comprehensive plan map designation from residential to industrial (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Orange Photonics LightLab 3 cannabis analyzer for the Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved rescinding Resolution #2025-020 (unanimous)
• Approved Community Renewable Energy Program grant agreement for Juvenile Department solar project (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement with City of Klamath Falls and authorization to sign warranty deed (unanimous)
• Approved modification of Sheriff’s agreement with BLM to acknowledge de‑obligation (unanimous)
• Approved additional funding for Boating Safety Program agreement with Oregon State Marine Board (unanimous)
• Approved third Memorandum of Understanding with City of Klamath Falls (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a proposed emergency declaration for the Matney Bridge over the Lost River. The agenda includes administrative updates, department requests, and a public land corner preservation fund increase.

• Emergency Declaration for Matney Bridge (Over Lost River, Near Hill Rd.)
• Public Land Corner Preservation Fund Increase
• Exception To Policy - Tax Collector
• Department Request - Public Works Reclassification
• Planning – Staffing, Budget/Fees

The commissioners unanimously approved a local emergency declaration to repair the cracked stringer on the Matney Bridge over the Lost River, aiming to avoid a $3 million replacement. They also unanimously approved an exception to policy for the Tax Collector, a public‑works reclassification, and a policy to standardize quarterly administrative leave for department heads. The board directed HR to update the leave policy, asked for insurance coverage analysis, and authorized the property manager to obtain cleanup quotes for foreclosed properties.

• Approved emergency declaration for Matney Bridge repairs (unanimous vote)
• Approved exception to policy for Tax Collector (unanimous vote)
• Approved public works reclassification request (unanimous vote)
• Approved standardized quarterly administrative leave for department heads (unanimous vote)
• Directed HR to update administrative leave policy (unanimous vote)
• Requested insurance coverage analysis for vehicle/equipment liability (unanimous vote)
• Authorized property manager to obtain cleanup quotes for tax‑foreclosed properties (unanimous vote)
• Discussed increased public land corner preservation fee to $30 (no vote recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to perform their annual tours of the Juvenile Department and the jail. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Annual Juvenile Department tour
• Annual Jail tour

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency executive session on April 1, 2026, to discuss real property transactions and labor negotiations.

• Emergency executive session on real property negotiations
• Emergency executive session on labor negotiations
• Meeting location: Government Center conference room #214
• Meeting location: 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to authorize utility right-of-way permit fees on county roads. The body is also considering several board appointments and a pavement management contract.

• Public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 42.04 regarding utility right-of-way permit fees
• Contract with Capitol Asset & Pavement Services Inc. for pavement inspections not to exceed $78,400.00
• Resolution setting an April 14, 2026 hearing date for a property annexation request by Ted and Karen DeVore into Fire District 4
• Appointments to the Suburban Lighting, Woodland Park Special Road, Rainbow Park Pine Ridge Estates Special Road, and Bonanza Vector Control boards
• Approval of bylaws for the Elected Officials Compensation Committee

The commissioners approved the March 17 meeting minutes and set a hearing date for the DeVores' annexation request. They appointed new members to several special district boards, approved a pavement‑management contract, and adopted bylaws for the Elected Officials Compensation Committee. The board also opened the first public hearing on a proposed utility right‑of‑way fee ordinance.

• Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution setting hearing date for the DeVore annexation request (unanimous)
• Appointed four members to various special road and vector control district boards (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Capitol Asset & Pavement Services Inc. for pavement management distress rating (unanimous)
• Approved bylaws for the Elected Officials Compensation Committee (unanimous)
• Opened first public hearing on Ordinance 42.04 utility right‑of‑way permit fees (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss an administrative leave policy draft and receive updates on the Matney Bridge. The meeting also includes interviews for the Wolf Depredation Advisory Council.

• Administrative Leave Policy draft
• Matney Bridge update (Over Lost River, Near Hill Rd.)
• Business Oregon Brownfield Grant
• Wolf Depredation Advisory Council interviews
• Spence Mountain Maintenance Advisory Committee

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting and unanimously authorized the Chair to sign the Business Oregon Brownfield grant application for up to $60,000 with a 10% match. They agreed to allow two to three weeks for additional feedback on the draft Administrative Leave Policy and to keep the Spence Mountain Maintenance Advisory Committee inactive. No immediate action was taken on the Matney Bridge repairs, with a future emergency declaration to be presented. The board discussed employee appreciation survey results and will consider recognition proposals later.

• Approved minutes from the last meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign Brownfield grant application (unanimous)
• Allowed 2‑3 weeks for further feedback on Administrative Leave Policy (decision to postpone)
• Agreed to keep Spence Mountain Maintenance Advisory Committee inactive (decision to maintain status)
• Deferred action on Matney Bridge repairs; emergency declaration to be presented at a future meeting
• Discussed employee appreciation survey; will consider recognition proposals in future
• Commissioner Nichols requested survey results be shared with department heads (action)
• Conducted Wolf Depredation Advisory Council interviews (action)

Finance

The Board of Commissioners will appoint officers and discuss operations for the Budget Committee. The meeting includes a demonstration of budget software and a review of general fund assumptions.

• Appointment of Budget Committee officers
• Discussion on whether the SAR occupied Summers Lane Property should pay facility service fees or be responsible for all utilities and repairs
• Demonstration of budget software
• Discussion of courier service

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The budget committee elected Ashley Trushell as Chair, Will Oxley as Vice Chair, and Frank Hovey as Secretary. The board clarified that Search and Rescue will maintain the Summers Lane property and it will not be part of the county’s facility‑maintenance program. The board agreed to explore recruiting volunteer couriers for mail delivery.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Approved Ashley Trushell as Budget Committee Chair
• Approved Will Oxley as Budget Committee Vice Chair
• Approved Frank Hovey as Budget Committee Secretary
• Designated Search and Rescue to maintain Summers Lane property and excluded it from the county facility‑maintenance program
• Agreed to consider recruiting outside volunteers for mail delivery

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet at 1:30 p.m. on March 25, 2026 for an administrative session. Items on the agenda include approval of the March 10 minutes, a department request for the sheriff’s office administrative pay, a review of KCSO grant programs, a discussion of the District Attorney’s Office overtime, and a library courtyard application. The board will consider each item and then adjourn.

• Approve minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting
• Review Department Request – Sheriff’s Office administrative pay
• Discuss KCSO grant programs
• Discuss District Attorney’s Office overtime
• Consider Library courtyard application

The commissioners approved a 4% salary increase for sheriff lieutenants and retroactive pay for Lieutenants Lewis and Justman, with a unanimous vote. They also authorized the chair to sign the Library Community Courtyard application. The board agreed to let the sheriff’s office apply for the body‑worn camera grant and supported the district attorney’s shift to salary‑based compensation starting May 1.

• Approved 4% salary increase for sheriff lieutenants and retroactive pay for Lieutenants Lewis and Justman (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to sign Library Community Courtyard general review application (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with the Small Rural Tribal Body‑Worn Camera grant application (agreement)
• Supported district attorney’s transition to salary‑based compensation effective May 1 (agreement)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will approve the March 10 meeting minutes, authorize an $18,000 property‑cleanup contract, and adopt several IT and public‑health agreements. The most significant action is the approval and signing of a $2,469,321.75 contract with Cascade Civil Corp for the 2026 East Langell Bridge replacement over Lost River. Additional items include a $4,000 weed‑control agreement, a $54,336 telemedicine services contract, and a recommendation for a new liquor license.

• Approve $2,469,321.75 contract with Cascade Civil Corp for the 2026 East Langell Bridge replacement over Lost River (Public Works)
• Authorize $18,000 quote from American Made Enterprises for property cleanup at R-3611-008B0-03900-000, Drews Rd, Sprague River (Code Enforcement)
• Approve $9,860.35 per year for DocAccess and $6,608.63 for AudioEye website accessibility tools via OregonBuys (IT)
• Approve Amendment #7 to Intergovernmental Agreement #185817, decreasing grant revenue by $3,800 for public health services
• Approve up to $54,336 for Telemedicine Group‑Sigma Tactical Wellness to provide cardiovascular and metabolic screenings for Sheriff’s Office and Community Corrections staff

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several contracts and agreements, including the 2026 East Langell Bridge replacement contract with Cascade Civil Corp. Additional approvals covered a property clean‑up quote, multiple IT service agreements, a public‑health financing amendment, a weed‑control agreement, and the county’s investment policy. Staff promotions and a liquor‑license recommendation were also approved.

• Approved contract with Cascade Civil Corp for 2026 East Langell Bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved quote for property clean‑up at Drews Rd, Sprague River (unanimous)
• Approved CivicPlus DocAccess and AudioEye quotes through OregonBuys (unanimous)
• Approved SysAid quote through OregonBuys (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #7 to Intergovernmental Agreement for public‑health financing (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Gas Transmission NW for noxious weed control (unanimous)
• Approved service agreement with Telemedicine Group‑Sigma Tactical Wellness (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Policy Statement for Treasurer’s Investment Pool (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The administrative meeting scheduled for March 17, 2026, was cancelled. The agenda listed several personnel requests, but no actions were taken.

• Fairgrounds internal hire request
• CDD Permit Clerk promotion request
• Sheriff's Office department request

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will discuss the Spence Mountain gate issue and evaluate a request for qualifications (RFQ) for fuel reduction and forest thinning services. They will also consider the ODFW access permit for Spence Mountain, a hub allocation plan for change orders and inspectors, an updated delegation of authority for Public Health, and a draft cooperating agency memorandum of understanding with the BLM.

• RFQ for Spence Mountain fuel treatment and tree thinning (03-10-26 RFQ 2026 SPENCE MOUNTAIN FUEL TREATMENT AND TREE THINNING.PDF)
• Spence Mountain ODFW access permit (03-10-26 ODF SPENCE MTN.PDF)
• Hub allocation for change orders and inspectors (presented by Terry Wells, Property Manager)
• Delegation of authority update for Public Health (03-10-26 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY UPDATED 3-2-2026.PDF)
• Draft BLM cooperating agency memorandum of understanding (03-10-26 DRAFT BLM MOU COOPERATING AGENCY.PDF)

The commissioners unanimously approved authorizing the Public Works Director to issue a request for quotes for fuel reduction and forest thinning on Spence Mountain, funded by a $160,400 recreation grant. They also approved a $20,000 allocation from LATCF funds for unexpected demolition costs, authorized the Chair to sign an ODFW access permit, delegated authority to the Public Health Director for the continuation of operations plan, and delegated BLM committee representation to Commissioner DeGroot. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Authorized Public Works Director to request quotes for $160,400 Spence Mountain fuel reduction – Approved (unanimous)
• Allocated $20,000 from LATCF funds for Hub demolition change‑order costs – Approved (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign ODFW access permit for Spence Mountain – Approved (unanimous)
• Delegated authority to Public Health Director for continuation of operations plan – Approved (unanimous)
• Delegated authority to Commissioner DeGroot for BLM cooperating‑agency representation – Approved (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve a $2.47 million contract for the East Langell Bridge replacement and authorize the Library Service District to issue a request for proposals for a $715,000 community courtyard project.

• Approve $2,469,321.75 bid for East Langell Bridge replacement
• Authorize $715,000 Library Community Courtyard project RFP
• Approve $20,965 asbestos abatement at 4503 Altamont Dr.
• Approve $12,906.92 for four N30 radios for code enforcement
• Approve $712,274 School Resource Officer agreement with KCSD

The commissioners unanimously approved the bid award for the 2026 East Langell Bridge replacement over Lost River. They also approved contracts for asbestos abatement, code‑enforcement radios, and weed‑control chemicals. Additional actions included setting hearing dates for utility right‑of‑way fees, appointing members to two special road district boards, and leasing space to Klamath Basin Behavioral Health.

• Approved East Langell Bridge replacement bid (unanimous)
• Approved asbestos abatement quote for 4503 Altamont Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four N30 radios for code enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved Nutrien Ag Solutions weed‑control chemicals quote (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to set two public hearing dates for utility right‑of‑way permit fees (unanimous)
• Appointed John Nelson to Jack Pine Village Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Maddison Melsness and Joseph Kaczmarek to Bly Vector Control District Board (unanimous)
• Approved lease between Klamath County and Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet in an emergency executive session to discuss real‑property transaction negotiations and to consult counsel about current or potential litigation. Media reporting on the deliberations is prohibited, and the session is conducted under Oregon Revised Statutes 192.660(2)(E) and 192.660(2)(H).

• Deliberations on real‑property transaction negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(E))
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding current or likely litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(H))

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will review memos requesting new staff positions during a budget workshop. Items include a new position for the Developmental Disabilities department, a Finance/Grant Manager for the Fairgrounds, and a Senior Systems Administrator for Information Technology. The board will decide whether to approve these department requests.

• Developmental Disabilities – memo requesting a new staff position
• Fairgrounds – memo requesting a Finance/Grant Manager position
• Information Technology – memo requesting a Senior Systems Administrator position

The commissioners approved adding a 0.75 FTE services‑coordinator supervisor for the Developmental Disabilities Department. They also approved a promotion for the IT department's Midlevel Systems Administrator. Finally, they approved reclassifying an Administrative Assistant at the Fairgrounds to a Budget Manager/Grant Specialist. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 0.75 FTE services‑coordinator supervisor position (unanimous vote)
• Approved promotion of Midlevel Systems Admin in IT (unanimous vote)
• Approved reclassifying Administrative Assistant to Budget Manager/Grant Specialist at Fairgrounds (unanimous vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the February 24 meeting and confirm several prior approvals, including emergency repairs to the Lake Ewauna Levee. It will also sign a $471,561 contract with NW Construction to abate and demolish the property at 3319 South 6th St. Additional items include grant reimbursements, a restoration agreement for Community Corrections, and a memorandum of understanding with Klamath Basin Behavioral Health.

• Execute agreement with Elite Excavating for Lake Ewauna Levee repair – $283,319.35 (ARPA funding)
• Approve Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket mitigation reimbursements – $40,685.84
• Sign contract with NW Construction for abatement and demolition of 3319 South 6th St. – $471,561.14 ($129,996 ARPA + $341,565.14 General Fund)
• Approve agreement with LNS Construction for Community Corrections restoration – $25,742.89
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Community Corrections and Klamath Basin Behavioral Health – no fiscal impact

The commissioners unanimously approved the contract with NW Construction to abate and demolish the property known as the HUB at 3319 South 6th St. They also unanimously appointed Claudia Steen to the Green Knoll Estates Special Road District Board and Margot Durand, Charles Gray, and Trenton Utley to the Elected Officials Compensation Committee. Additional unanimous approvals were made for agreements with LNS Construction and a memorandum of understanding between Community Corrections and Klamath Basin Behavioral Health.

• Approved contract with NW Construction for HUB demolition (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with LNS Construction for Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved MOU between Community Corrections and Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (unanimous)
• Appointed Claudia Steen to Green Knoll Estates Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Margot Durand, Charles Gray, and Trenton Utley to Elected Officials Compensation Committee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a budget workshop covering a range of county departments. Memos will be reviewed for approval of a Public Works engineer, a Public Works planner, a reclassification of a Public Works Road Inspector II, and a new hire for the District Attorney's DDA. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Department request for Public Works engineer position
• Department request for Public Works planner position
• Department request to reclassify Public Works Road Inspector II
• Department request for District Attorney DDA new hire

The commissioners directed staff to start the public notice and hearing process to dissolve the Road Service District. They also unanimously approved four personnel memos for an engineer, a road inspector II reclassification, a planner, and a DDA new hire. Finance reported a $300,000 general‑fund transfer, a $250,000 opioid settlement allocation to juvenile detention, and a $4 million transfer to cover tax revenue gaps. Additional budget updates were given for public works, the sheriff’s office, tourism, and other departments.

• Approved start of Road Service District dissolution (staff to begin notice and hearings)
• Approved personnel memo: Engineer (unanimous vote)
• Approved personnel memo: Road Inspector II reclassification (unanimous vote)
• Approved personnel memo: Planner (unanimous vote)
• Approved personnel memo: DDA new hire (unanimous vote)
• Approved $300,000 general‑fund transfer (mirrors prior year)
• Approved $250,000 opioid settlement transfer to juvenile detention budget
• Approved $4 million transfer to bridge tax revenue gaps

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss an emergency levee repair contract and cleanup bids for the Bonanza property. The body is also reviewing several personnel requests for new or reclassified positions across multiple departments.

• Letter of support for ODOT’s O.R. 39/South Sixth Street Corridor funding request
• Emergency Levee Repair Contract
• Bonanza Property Cleanup Bids
• Personnel requests for Assistant Public Works Director and HR FTE
• Reclassification requests for DD Services, Property Manager, and Tax Collector

The commissioners unanimously approved a $280,300 contract with Elite Excavation to repair the Ewauna levee. The board also agreed to move forward with county PDF accessibility agreements. A letter of support for ODOT’s OR 39 South 6th Street corridor funding request was approved, and several department staffing and reclassification requests were unanimously approved. The board expressed support for proceeding with the Bonanza property cleanup project.

• Approved $280,300 Emergency Levee Repair contract with Elite Excavation (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with PDF accessibility agreements for county website (no vote recorded)
• Approved letter of support for ODOT OR 39 South 6th Street corridor funding request (unanimous)
• Approved Department request – Assistant Public Works Director (unanimous)
• Approved Department request – DD Services (unanimous)
• Approved Department request – HR FTE (unanimous)
• Approved Department request – Property Manager reclassification (unanimous)
• Board supported proceeding with Bonanza Property Cleanup project (no vote recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a grant application for police radio updates and the distribution of transient room tax revenue. The meeting also includes a board appointment and several proclamations.

• Grant application for $2,000,000 for Sheriff's Office mobile and portable radios
• Distribution of $601,064.14 in Transient Room Tax for the quarter ending December 31, 2025
• Appointment of Sherry Wood to the Keno Pines Special Road District Board
• Proclamation of April 13th–20th, 2026 as International Dark Sky Week
• Review of prior approvals including a $250,000 culvert repair on S. Alameda Ave

The commissioners approved the minutes from the February 17 meeting. They approved the fourth‑quarter distribution of the transient room tax and appointed Sherry Wood to the Keno Pines Special Road District Board. The sheriff’s request to apply for a Senate Appropriations Committee grant was also approved. All votes were unanimous where noted.

• Approved February 17 meeting minutes (approved)
• Approved transient room tax Q4 distribution (unanimous vote)
• Approved appointment of Sherry Wood to Keno Pines Special Road District Board (unanimous vote)
• Approved sheriff's request to apply for Senate Appropriations Committee grant (unanimous vote)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency executive session on February 18, 2026, to consult with counsel regarding current or potential litigation.

• Emergency Executive Session scheduled for 10:00am
• Consultation with counsel regarding litigation
• Meeting location: Government Center conference room #214
• Meeting location: 305 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will approve the minutes from the February 3 meeting. They will hear a presentation on Grasshopper grant recommendations from the finance director and a proposed agreement with the Klamath Watershed Partnership from public works. The board will receive letters of support for several community projects, including a workforce housing infrastructure project in Klamath Falls and other initiatives.

• Grasshopper grant recommendations (Finance)
• Proposed agreement with Klamath Watershed Partnership (Public Works)
• Letter of support for City of Klamath Falls Workforce Housing Infrastructure Project
• Letter of support for Koinonia House Emergency Supply/Distribution Project
• Letter of support for City of Chiloquin’s Congressionally Directed Spending Request

The commissioners unanimously approved the Grasshopper & Mormon Cricket Grant Review Committee's reimbursement recommendations, establishing a flat‑rate formula with a 75% reimbursement rate. They also unanimously authorized the Public Works Director to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Klamath Watershed Partnership. Additionally, the board approved several letters of support for housing, emergency supply, water infrastructure, and other projects.

• Approved Grasshopper & Mormon Cricket grant reimbursement recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Director to sign MOU with Klamath Watershed Partnership (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for City of Klamath Falls workforce housing infrastructure project (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Koinonia House emergency supply/distribution project (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for KID D‑System improvement plan funding (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for LID Moxley pump station storage & solar project (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for City of Chiloquin's congressionally directed spending request (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for South Suburban Sanitary District’s congressionally directed spending request (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will approve the minutes from the January 27 meeting and confirm several appointments to advisory committees and district boards. They will consider a series of contracts and agreements, including a $3,882,094.70 bid invitation for road and gutter work on Shasta Way, Homedale Road and Harlan Drive, a $41,291.45 rental for SAR Summer X training, and a professional services contract with Win‑R Insulation up to $250,000 for woodstove weatherization. Additional items include a fee increase for the Dry Creek Landfill waste transfer station, a lease with Klamath Falls Little League, and a resolution opting into Oregon’s trail‑use immunity statute.

• Authorize invitation for bids on Shasta Way, Homedale Rd, and Harlan Dr. project estimated at $3,882,094.70
• Accept $41,291.45 quote for Lake of the Woods Resort rental for SAR Summer X 2026 training
• Approve professional services contract with Win‑R Insulation, Inc. up to $250,000 for woodstove weatherization
• Approve amendment raising Dry Creek Landfill per‑ton fee to $71.43 and extending contract through Dec 30 2030
• Approve lease of 3622 Anderson Avenue to Klamath Falls Little League with annual payment of $150

The commissioners unanimously approved a bid invitation for 2026 urban area road improvements on Shasta Way, Homedale Road, and Harlan Drive. They also approved several resolutions, appointments, intergovernmental amendments, contracts, and a lease agreement covering public health, vector control, and environmental services.

• Approved issuance of invitation for bids for 2026 Urban Areas Projects – ACP inlays, overlays, and cross gutters on Shasta Way, Homedale Rd, and Harlan Dr (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions opting into Oregon’s Trail Use Immunity Statute (ORS 105.668) for Drainage, Extension, Library, and Road Service Districts (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Rebecca Hirschbock and Patricia Logan to the Klamath Vector Control District Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Ron Theall to the Woodland Park Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #1 to Intergovernmental Agreement #186907 with the Oregon Health Authority (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #6 to Intergovernmental Agreement #185817 for financing public health services (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Oregon State University for Klamath’s NHMP update work (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement between Klamath Falls Little League and Klamath County (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will discuss internal allocations for Fiscal Year 2027. They will consider proposed changes to the budget process. The meeting also includes a review of the tourism spring cycle funding amount.

• Internal allocations for FY 2027
• Proposed changes to the budget process
• Review of tourism spring cycle funding amount

The board decided to keep the existing internal service allocation method for FY 2027 rather than adopt the proposed changes. It directed all departments to use flat appropriations for the next three years, basing amounts on last year’s budgeted revenues. The board also approved flat appropriations for the Sheriff's Office patrol division based on last year’s Secure Rural Schools receipts and endorsed maintaining a strategic reserve in the tourism fund for future opportunities.

• Keep current internal service allocation method for FY 2027 (no change)
• Require departments to plan flat appropriations for the next three years using last year's budgeted revenues as baseline
• Approve flat appropriations for the Sheriff's Office patrol division based on last year's SRS receipts
• Endorse a strategic reserve in the tourism fund for future grant opportunities

Human Resources

The Board of Commissioners' Legal & Human Resources meeting will review a draft agreement for the sale of real property. The body will also consider a letter of support for safety improvements on Hwy 97.

• Review of draft Agreement For Sale Of Real Property by Terry Wells, Property Management
• Letter of support for Hwy 97 safety improvements

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It authorized the Chair to sign the purchase‑and‑sale agreement for the quarter‑acre Fairgrounds parcel, priced at $30,357, pending City review and signature. The board also approved a letter of support for Highway 97 safety improvements.

• Approved minutes from prior meeting (unanimous vote)
• Authorized Chair to sign quarter‑acre Fairgrounds parcel sale agreement for $30,357 (unanimous vote)
• Approved letter of support for Hwy 97 safety improvements (unanimous vote)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session on February 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the Government Center conference room #214. The session is called under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with legal counsel about the county’s legal rights and duties concerning existing or anticipated litigation. Media reporting on the deliberations is prohibited, and audio recordings will be available at the Commissioners’ office.

• Consultation with counsel on current or likely litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(h))

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session at 3:00 pm on February 4, 2026. Commissioners will approve the minutes from the December 3, 2025 work session and consider a funding request for an owl statue presented by Bob Kingzett. The agenda also includes updates from Oregon Water Resources, the Klamath Water Users Association, and SkyLakes Medical Center, as well as interviews for a Budget Committee alternate and the Developmental Disabilities Services Advisory Committee. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the 12-03-25 work session
• Bob Kingzett presents an owl statue funding request
• Tom Skiles provides an Oregon Water Resources update
• Klamath Water Users Association update
• SkyLakes Medical Center update

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous work session. They unanimously approved a motion to move half of the previously committed $50,000 art budget ($25,000) to a six‑foot bronze owl sculpture at Oregon Tech. The remaining $25,000 was set aside for a future public‑art project pending a new proposal.

• Approved minutes from last work session (unanimous)
• Reallocated $25,000 to owl statue at Oregon Tech (unanimous)
• Reserved $25,000 for a future public‑art project (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session on February 3, 2026, to consult with counsel regarding current or potential litigation. The session is scheduled for 2:30 pm in the Government Center conference room #214.

• Executive session to consult with counsel on litigation
• Meeting location: Government Center conference room #214
• Meeting date: Wednesday, February 3, 2026

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote to approve a professional services contract with Win‑R Insulation for residential woodstove changeouts and weatherization, with a maximum cost of $250,000. It will also approve Amendment No. 2 to the Dry Creek Landfill agreement, raising the per‑ton waste fee to $71.43 and extending the contract through December 30 2030. Finally, the Board will accept a $41,291.45 quote from Lake of the Woods Resort for the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Summer X 2026 training facility rental.

• Approve professional services contract with Win‑R Insulation, Inc. for woodstove changeouts and weatherization, fiscal impact not to exceed $250,000 (effective Jan 13 2026‑May 31 2030).
• Approve Amendment No. 2 with Dry Creek Landfill, Inc., raising per‑ton fee to $71.43 (including $1.89 host fee) effective Jan 1 2026 and renewing the agreement through Dec 30 2030.
• Accept Lake of the Woods Resort quote of $41,291.45 for Search and Rescue Summer X 2026 facility rental, funded from the Sheriff’s Office Special Revenue Search and Rescue 2025‑26 budget.

The commissioners approved multiple contracts, including a professional services agreement for public health and an amendment with Dry Creek Landfill. They reduced the public records request fee to $25 and agreed to move forward with the Hub Project award after the protest period, using LATCF funds. The board also approved a water booster station easement and payment of the 2026 CFTLC fund dues.

• Approved Win‑R Insulation professional services contract with KCPH (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to agreement with Dry Creek Landfill for waste transfer station (unanimous)
• Approved Lake of the Woods facility rental quote for SAR Summer 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved reducing records request fee to $25 (2‑1 vote)
• Agreed to proceed with award of the Hub Project after protest period, using LATCF funds (consensus)
• Approved signing updated water booster station easement at the Fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Approved payment of 2026 CFTLC fund dues (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet on February 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm in Government Center, Room 219. The agenda lists a call to order, governmental body updates, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or hearings are scheduled.

Finance

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners Finance meeting will approve the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting and discuss several financial items. Topics include allocating funds for juvenile detention, reviewing the use of opioid settlement funds, and handling billing for the Chamber of Commerce membership. The agenda also covers the Association of Oregon Counties dues and a transfer of SW properties from a trust and agency account.

• Approve minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting (11-25-25.PDF)
• Funding for juvenile detention
• Opioid settlement funds
• Chamber of Commerce membership billing (Invoice 3528.PDF)
• SW properties transfer from trust and agency account

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It agreed to use opioid settlement funds for juvenile detention, provided drug use and mental‑health tracking is done. The board unanimously approved payment of Chamber of Commerce dues from the Economic Development Fund and AOC General Fund dues from the General Fund Non‑Departmental. It also agreed that the misdeposited proceeds from solid‑waste property sales must be corrected and future proceeds will follow the established statutes.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved use of opioid settlement funds for juvenile detention (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Chamber of Commerce dues from Economic Development Fund (unanimous)
• Approved payment of AOC General Fund dues from General Fund Non‑Departmental (unanimous)
• Agreed to correct misdeposited solid‑waste property sale proceeds

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:30 pm in Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls. The session is called under ORS 192.660(2)(B) to consider dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent. Media are prohibited from reporting the deliberations, and audio recordings will be available at the County Commissioners’ office.

• Consider dismissal or disciplining of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent
• Hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent

Human Resources

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review minutes from January 21, 2026. The primary focus of the meeting is the consideration of disciplinary action regarding a department head.

• Disciplinary action regarding Sue Baumgart, Human Resources Department Head

The commissioners approved the minutes from the prior meeting. They then voted unanimously to terminate the Tax Collector after reviewing confidential investigatory materials. The board assigned Commissioner Nichols to work with HR on restructuring the job duties and to bring a restructuring proposal back for future consideration.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Terminated Tax Collector's employment (unanimous)
• Commissioner Nichols tasked to work with HR on job‑duty restructure
• Commissioner Nichols to present restructuring proposal to board later

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to consult with counsel. The discussion concerns the legal rights and duties of the public body regarding current or likely litigation.

• Consultation with counsel regarding litigation pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the January 20 meeting and consider several items. Commissioners will review a recreational immunity opt‑in resolution, a safety report update, and discuss an emergency declaration for a broken water line in Homefront. The agenda also includes a discussion of the Dry Creek proposal and a request for underground art.

• Approve minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting
• SDIS Recreational Immunity Opt‑In Resolutions (Bill Gilmore)
• Emergency Declaration for Homefront broken water line (Aaron Hartman)
• Dry Creek Proposal Discussion
• Underground Art Request

The commissioners approved the minutes from the prior meeting. They authorized the Chair to sign the OSHA 300 safety logs by unanimous vote. They also approved and signed an Emergency Declaration Resolution for a broken water line, again unanimously. The Board directed staff to bring the SDIS recreational immunity opt‑in resolutions and the Dry Creek agreement amendment to a future Business Meeting for approval, and they supported the Underground Art quarterly receptions, agreeing to consult on insurance requirements.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Authorized Chair to sign OSHA 300 logs (unanimous vote)
• Approved and signed Emergency Declaration Resolution for broken water line (unanimous vote)
• Directed staff to bring SDIS recreational immunity opt‑in resolutions to Business Meeting
• Directed staff to bring Dry Creek agreement amendment to Business Meeting
• Supported Underground Art quarterly receptions and will consult on insurance limits

Planning Commission

The commission will review a proposal from Malin Energy Center, LLC for a stand‑alone lithium‑ion battery energy storage facility up to 393 MW/1,573 MWh on about 29 acres within a 135‑acre parcel north of the Malin Substation. The request includes a Conditional Use Permit and a Goal 4 exception to the Comprehensive Plan because of the project's scale, and proposes an overhead 0.21‑mile gen‑tie line, access routes from Loveness Road, and related infrastructure. The meeting also includes other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Conditional Use Permit request for Malin Energy Center battery storage facility (up to 393 MW/1,573 MWh)
• Goal 4 exception to the Comprehensive Plan for the project
• Proposed overhead gen‑tie line of about 0.21 miles to the Malin Substation
• Construction and O&M access routes from Loveness Road in Modoc County, CA
• Associated substation, fencing, internal roads, stormwater and support infrastructure on a 29‑acre footprint (Tax Lot No. 4113‑01700‑00200)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on a supplemental budget that adds $380,000 to the Solid Waste Reserve Fund. It will also approve domestic well assistance grants totaling $373,734.27 and a noxious‑weed control agreement with the City of Klamath Falls. Additional items include professional services contracts for wood‑stove changeouts and bylaws for two advisory committees.

• Approve supplemental budget increasing Solid Waste Reserve expenditures by $380,000
• Approve domestic well assistance grant agreements totaling $373,734.27
• Approve agreement with City of Klamath Falls Street Division for noxious weed control, revenue up to $5,500
• Approve professional services contracts for wood‑stove changeouts and weatherization: Barbudo Construction LLC (up to $250,000) and three other contractors (each up to $700,000)
• Approve bylaws for the Administrative Advisory Committee and the Wolf Depredation Advisory Council (no fiscal impact)

The Klamath County Board approved the minutes from the Jan. 20 meeting and a series of agreements, including weed‑control, well‑assistance, and five professional services contracts for the County Public Health department. It also adopted bylaws for the Administrative Advisory Committee and the Wolf Depredation Advisory Council. A public hearing on supplemental budget resolutions was held, and the Board approved a supplemental budget within the CDD Solid Waste Fund. All actions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved Jan. 20 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with City of Klamath Falls Street Division for noxious weed control (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Assistance Grant Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contracts with Barbudo Construction LLC, Bob Halls Heat + Air LLC, Seasons Change LLC, United Mechanical Contractors, and MetroPlus Association for Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved bylaws for the Administrative Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved bylaws for the Wolf Depredation Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved holding a public hearing on supplemental budget resolutions for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget within the CDD Solid Waste Fund (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting with department heads to receive updates. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Department updates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and the Klamath Tribes Tribal Council are meeting for a quarterly update. The agenda does not list specific action items or decisions for this session.

• Quarterly update between the Board of Commissioners and Klamath Tribes Tribal Council

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session on January 21, 2026, to discuss the dismissal or disciplining of a public officer or employee. The session is closed to the public and media.

• Executive session for personnel discipline or dismissal
• Meeting location: Government Center conference room #214
• Meeting time: 1:00 pm on January 21, 2026

Human Resources

The board will approve the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting. It will review documents related to the sale of the Clackamas Street property. The board will consider disciplinary action concerning the Human Resources department head, Sue Baumgart.

• Approve minutes from the 12-10-25 meeting
• Review Clackamas Street property sale documents
• Consider disciplinary action for HR department head Sue Baumgart

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They unanimously authorized the Board Chair to sign the sale documents for Lot 26, Block 65, Fifth Addition to Nimrod River Park on Clackamas Street, sold as‑is for $2,500. The consideration of disciplinary action against HR department head Sue Baumgart was postponed to the following week.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Authorized Chair to sign sale documents for Lot 26, Block 65, Nimrod River Park, sold for $2,500 (unanimous)
• Postponed disciplinary action regarding HR department head Sue Baumgart to next week

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve the purchase of a property for the Solid Waste Department and authorize bids for a bridge replacement project. The meeting also includes appointments to road district boards and the approval of a new labor contract for county nurses.

• Approve Solid Waste property purchase at 2727 Foothills Blvd for $375,000
• Authorize bids for East Langell Valley Bridge replacement ($3.25M-$3.75M)
• Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with Oregon Nurses Association
• Approve Baldwin Hotel Museum painting and electrical upgrades
• Appoint Misti Buche and Kenneth Shearer to road district boards

The commissioners approved the minutes from the Jan. 13 meeting and authorized an invitation for bids on the 2026 East Langell Valley Bridge replacement. They approved museum contracts for painting and electrical work at the Baldwin Hotel Museum, appointed two members to special road district boards, and approved a cultural grant, a collective bargaining agreement with the Oregon Nurses Association, and a facility‑use agreement with Oregon Tech.

• Approved Jan. 13 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized invitation for bids for 2026 East Langell Valley Bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved All Pro Painting quote for Baldwin Hotel Museum updates (unanimous)
• Approved Shaffer’s Electric quote for Baldwin Hotel Museum updates (unanimous)
• Appointed Misti Buche to Valley Acres Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Kenneth Shearer to Klamath River Acres Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Approved grant to museum from Klamath County Cultural Coalition (unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Oregon Nurses Association (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will approve the minutes from the previous meeting. They will consider a request from the District Attorney’s Office for additional funding for the DDA program. The board will review the county’s administrative leave policy. Finally, they will discuss the county’s sponsorship of the Klamath Rodeo.

• Approve minutes from the last meeting
• Funding request for additional DDA from the District Attorney’s Office
• Review of the Administrative Leave Policy
• Discussion of Klamath Rodeo sponsorship

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It directed the District Attorney's Office to work with Finance on budget details for hiring additional deputy district attorneys. The board agreed to finalize and adopt the proposed Administrative Leave policy after negotiations. It unanimously approved a $10,000 allocation for the Klamath Rodeo sponsorship.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Directed District Attorney to coordinate with Finance on hiring DDA positions (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to finalize and adopt Administrative Leave policy after negotiations (no vote recorded)
• Approved $10,000 rodeo sponsorship from Tourism Fund reserves (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Administrative Advisory Committee will meet on January 8, 2026 at 9:00 am in Room 214. The agenda includes a call to order, election of officers, discussion of the grant approval process, and adjournment. No other items are listed.

• Election of officers
• Grant approval process

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm in the Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls. The session is called under ORS 192.660(2)(E) to discuss real‑property transactions and under ORS 192.660(2)(H) to consult counsel about current or potential litigation. Media are prohibited from reporting on the deliberations, and audio recordings will be available at the Commissioners’ office.

• Deliberation of real property transactions (ORS 192.660(2)(E))
• Consultation with counsel on current or anticipated litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(H))

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss emergency repairs for the Lake Ewauna Levee and Pump Station. The meeting includes reviews of the 2027 personnel budget and requests for new staff positions. Other items include property leases and a support letter for federal legislation.

• Emergency repairs for Lake Ewauna Levee & Pump Station
• 2027 Personnel Budget Memo
• Staff requests for Juvenile KCR Program Coordinator and PT Electric Inspector
• Little League Lease and property purchase approval
• Letter of support for HR 4776, SPEED Act

The commissioners approved an emergency declaration to repair the Lake Ewauna levee and pump station, authorizing $415,000 in work with $367,000 from ARPA funds and a $3 million grant covering any overrun. They also approved several personnel and property actions, including a $15,000 job‑fair funding, a property purchase signing authority, and moving the Planning Department budget under Public Works.

• Approved emergency declaration for Lake Ewauna levee and pump station repairs ($415,000) – unanimous
• Approved $15,000 funding for the 2026 Job Fair – unanimous
• Authorized the Chair to sign and complete the Solid Waste property purchase – unanimous
• Approved Department Request for Juvenile KCR Program Coordinator – unanimous
• Approved Department Request for CDD PT Electric Inspector – unanimous
• Moved Planning Department budget under Public Works – unanimous
• Directed Terry Wells to proceed with Little League lease renewal and bring it to a Business Meeting – unanimous
• Agreed to send draft Administrative Leave Policy to bargaining units for feedback – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will vote to adopt a supplemental budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026 that adds $738,327 in revenues and expenditures to the Public Health Fund. They will also consider a new Library District fee schedule for printing and copying, which has no fiscal impact. Additional items include approving weed‑control fees for 2026, a $40,725 property‑cleanup contract at 4503‑4505 Altamont Dr., and a $25,500 tree‑removal contract for the 1‑C‑9 drain near Summers Lane.

• Approve supplemental budget for Public Health Fund – $738,327 increase in revenues and expenditures
• Adopt new Library District fee schedule for printing and copying – no fiscal impact
• Approve acceptance of Junkit LLC quote – $40,725 for cleanup at 4503 & 4505 Altamont Dr.
• Approve DOR ORMAP grant contract – $16,650 revenue increase to GIS Internal Services
• Authorize tree removal by Absolute Tree Care Service – $25,500 for 1‑C‑9 drain adjacent to 3224 & 3304 Summers Ln.

The board unanimously approved an order creating a Weed Control District and designating noxious weeds for 2026 (OR2026-025). It also adopted a resolution establishing weed control fees for 2026 (RE2026-011), appointed Steven May to the Sun Forest Estates Special Road District Board, and authorized several intergovernmental agreements and service contracts.

• Order declaring Klamath County a Weed Control District and listing noxious weeds for 2026 approved (unanimous) – OR2026-025
• Appointment of Steven May to Sun Forest Estates Special Road District Board approved (unanimous) – OR2026-026
• Resolution establishing Weed Control Fees for 2026 approved (unanimous) – RE2026-011
• Authorization for CDD Manager to accept quote for property cleanup at 4503 & 4505 Altamont Dr approved (unanimous)
• Klamath County Sheriff’s Office approved to sign agreement with Oregon Emergency Management approved (unanimous)
• Chair approved to sign Department of Revenue ORMAP Intergovernmental Agreement Contract #DOR-15000-00056348 approved (unanimous)
• Service agreement between Alsco Inc. and Klamath County Public Health approved (unanimous)
• Amendment #5 to Intergovernmental Agreement #185817 for financing public health services approved (unanimous)