Klamath County public meetings in 2025

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 current or likely litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(h))

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a proposed amendment to the comprehensive plan that would change the land‑use classification of a 6.43‑acre property at the intersection of Highway 97 and Chiloquin Boulevard from Agriculture to Commercial, and rezone it from Exclusive Farm Use to Transportation Commercial. The amendment would allow a boutique hospitality business such as a small hotel with highway access. The commission will also consider a replat application for the Werner Subdivision that would reconfigure Lots 5‑15 of Block 38 into five parcels while keeping the existing R‑1 residential and RUC‑C rural‑community‑commercial zoning. The agenda also includes items for other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Proposed comprehensive plan map amendment and zone change for 6.43‑acre site at Hwy 97/Chiloquin Blvd (Agriculture → Commercial; EFU → Transportation Commercial)
• Werner Subdivision Replat (Crescent Lake Realty, LLC) to reconfigure Lots 5‑15 of Block 38 into five parcels; maintains R‑1 and RUC‑C zoning
• Other Business
• Public Comment
• Adjournment

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a declaration of emergency regarding a culvert failure on S. Alameda Avenue. The meeting also includes discussions on a Rogue Disposal contract and a Search and Rescue (SAR) grant.

• Declaration of Emergency for S. Alameda Avenue culvert failure
• Rogue Disposal contract discussion
• Sheriff's Office SAR Grant

The Board approved an emergency declaration for South Alameda Avenue after a 4‑by‑4‑foot concrete box culvert collapsed, allowing expedited hiring to replace it. They also approved a six‑month extension of the Rogue Disposal contract while terms remain unchanged. The Board voted unanimously to transfer the transition house property to the Sheriff’s Office for search and rescue. They unanimously authorized the search‑and‑rescue coordinator to apply for a state OEM grant of up to $200,000.

• Declared local emergency for South Alameda Avenue culvert (unanimous vote)
• Approved six‑month extension of Rogue Disposal contract (board support, no vote recorded)
• Approved transfer of transition house to Sheriff’s Office for search and rescue (unanimous vote)
• Authorized SAR coordinator to apply for OEM grant up to $200,000 (unanimous vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the Dec 2, 2025 meeting and confirmed the Diamond Solar Energy Project, granting a Goal 4 exception and a Conditional Use Permit for the 1,560‑acre site south of Hwy 138. It adopted a 15% school support fee for the Enterprise Zone, approved an intergovernmental agreement with SCOEDD, and authorized a $17,500 tree‑removal contract at 1960 Crest St. The Board also adopted revisions to contracting policies, a three‑year storage‑unit MOU, an amendment to the Great Basin Insurance contract, and a $4.1 M per‑year health‑benefits agreement with the Oregon Educators Benefit Board.

• Diamond Solar Energy Project – Goal 4 exception and CUP 6‑25 approved (no fiscal impact noted)
• Enterprise Zone school support fee set at 15% per House Bill 2009
• Tree removal contract: Mozingo’s Tree Service $17,500 for 1960 Crest St
• Revision to Klamath County Contracting Policies and Procedures (no fiscal impact)
• OEBB intergovernmental agreement – approx. $4,100,000 annual expenditure

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting minutes, a tree‑removal contract for 1960 Crest St, revisions to county contracting policies, and several appointments to boards and advisory committees. They also approved a three‑year memorandum of understanding between Public Works and the Sheriff’s Department, multiple intergovernmental agreements, a new liquor license, and supplemental budget resolutions for internal services and the Veterans Fund.

• Approved minutes from the Dec 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Mozingo’s Tree Service quote for tree removal at 1960 Crest St (unanimous)
• Adopted revisions to Klamath County contracting policies and procedures (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Lippmann to the Antelope Meadows Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Leslie Lowe and Fawna Anderson to the Law Library Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved a three‑year MOU between Public Works and the Sheriff’s Department for storage unit rental (unanimous)
• Approved a new liquor license for Manley’s Tavern, Hammered Hideout and Hansen’s Speakeasy (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolutions for internal services, finance, HR and for the Veterans Fund (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss real property transactions and legal matters. The session is held pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e) and ORS 192.660(2)(h).

• Deliberations regarding real property transactions
• Consultation with counsel regarding current or likely litigation

Human Resources

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a department request for a road assistant vegetation weed‑control supervisor and two Community Corrections proposals. One proposal from Aspen Forensics and Behavioral Health has no fiscal impact, while a separate agreement would cost $128,000 per year for a two‑year sex offender treatment contract with an option to extend. Additional discussion items include a Rogue Disposal contract and a letter of support for a Klamath Falls development grant application.

• Department request – PW – Assistant Vegetation Weed Control Supervisor
• Approve RFP proposal from Aspen Forensics and Behavioral Health (no fiscal impact)
• Approve agreement with Aspen Forensics and Behavioral Health for sex offender treatment services – $128,000 per year
• Rogue Disposal contract discussion
• Letter of support for City of Klamath Falls application to leverage development grant

The commissioners unanimously approved the department request for an Assistant Vegetation Weed Control Supervisor and both the RFP proposal and agreement with Aspen Forensics and Behavioral Health for sex offender treatment services. They also approved changing the IGA language to "elected commissioners," paused the Permitium technology contract, directed staff to prepare an emergency clause for the Rogue Disposal transfer station contract, formed a task force to implement animal brain‑trust recommendations, and unanimously signed a letter of support for Klamath Falls’ development grant application.

• Approved Assistant Vegetation Weed Control Supervisor request (unanimous)
• Approved Aspen Forensics RFP for sex offender treatment services (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Aspen Forensics for sex offender treatment services (unanimous)
• Approved IGA language change to "elected commissioners" (Minty and Nichols in favor, DeGroot abstained)
• Paused Permitium contract pending unified technology solution
• Directed staff to prepare emergency clause and temporary process for Rogue Disposal contract
• Formed internal task force to implement animal brain‑trust recommendations
• Signed letter of support for Klamath Falls development grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Commissioners will consider prior approved items, public hearings, budget resolutions, bids, ordinances, resolutions, orders, agreements, licenses, and other county business. The meeting also includes commissioner reports and a public comment period.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a department head meeting on December 4, 2025. Commissioners and department heads will present updates on de‑escalation training, secondary employment approval, the Smartsheet travel form, OHSU workplace mental‑health training for managers, an AI update, internship programs, and the food purchases and county‑branded clothing policy. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda; the items appear to be informational presentations. The meeting will be recorded and made available.

• De‑Escalation Training
• Approval Process for Secondary Employment
• Smartsheet Travel Form
• OHSU Workplace Mental Health Training for Managers
• Food Purchases & County Branded Clothing Policy

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the October 22 work session and consider three department requests: an incentive‑pay proposal for the Dive Rescue team, a rehire request for the Corrections director, and an exception‑to‑policy request for Juvenile services regarding PTO donations. The meeting also includes a Discover Klamath quarterly update, a presentation of Brain Trust recommendations for animal control, and a discussion of Lost River High School football matters.

• Approve minutes from the October 22 work session
• Department request – Dive Rescue incentive pay
• Department request – Corrections director rehire
• Department request – Juvenile services policy exception for PTO donations
• Brain Trust recommendations for animal control

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous work session. They unanimously approved three department requests: incentive‑pay, a rehire, and a juvenile policy exception. The board also approved ordering a banner to recognize the Lost River High School football team’s state championship and to invite the team to a business meeting for a proclamation.

• Approved minutes from last work session (unanimous)
• Approved incentive‑pay department request (unanimous)
• Approved rehire department request (unanimous)
• Approved juvenile policy exception request (unanimous)
• Ordered banner for Lost River High School football championship and invited team to business meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider three department requests. One request from the Sheriff's Office proposes an incentive pay plan for dive rescue personnel. A second request from the Corrections department seeks to rehire a director. The third request from Juvenile Services asks for an exception to policy regarding paid time off donations.

• Sheriff's Office – incentive pay proposal for dive rescue staff
• Corrections – request to rehire a director
• Juvenile Services – exception to policy for PTO donations

Board of Commissioners

The Board will adopt the Klamath County Transportation Action Safety Plan, approve a new invitation to bid for the Klamath Hub demolition, and authorize a request for quotes for the Austin Street drainage project. It will also distribute $1,693,147.21 in Transient Room Tax revenue and sign a grant agreement for the Klamath Library Community Courtyard, bringing $715,000 of revenue to the Library Service District.

• Reject prior bids and approve a new Invitation to Bid for Klamath Hub demolition; $246.84 publication cost
• Authorize Public Works to issue a Request for Quotes for the 2026 Austin Street Drainage Project; engineer estimate $110,000‑$130,000
• Adopt the Klamath County Transportation Action Safety Plan (TSAP); no fiscal impact
• Approve distribution of $1,693,147.21 from the Transient Room Tax for Q3 2025
• Approve and sign the Library Community Courtyard grant agreement with OPRD; $715,000 revenue to the Library Service District

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the November 25 meeting. They approved a new invitation to bid for demolition and hazardous material abatement at the Klamath HUB. They also approved a request for quotes for the 2026 Austin Street drainage project and adopted the county Transportation Action Safety Plan.

• Approved November 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Rejected prior bids and approved new ITB for Klamath HUB demolition (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of RFQ for 2026 Austin Street Drainage Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Klamath County Transportation Action Safety Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Transient Room Tax third‑quarter distribution (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year agreement with Unifirst for shop uniforms, towels, rugs (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to agreement with Oregon Water Resources Department (unanimous)
• Approved LG25‑018 grant for Klamath Library Community Courtyard with OPRD (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will convene to approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss a range of county business, including public works, service districts, and departmental reports. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom and in person at 305 Main Street in Klamath Falls.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Public Works department report
• Library Service District discussion
• Drainage Service District discussion
• Extension Service District discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of appointments, intergovernmental agreements, and grant contracts. Items include appointing J.B. Brown to the Chiloquin Vector Control District Board and reappointing Lani Hickey to the Weed Control Advisory Committee. The board will also approve an amendment to the Klamath‑Polk County IGA with a $9,000 payment, a lease of two juvenile‑department offices to the Oregon Youth Authority, and multiple grant agreements totaling $250,000 for economic development and tourism.

• Approve and sign Economic Development Grant agreements totaling $150,000 for Discover Klamath, Klamath Falls City School District, Klamath Music, Oregon Tech Foundation, Klamath Casket, and Tater Tots Pediatric Therapy
• Approve and sign Tourism Grant agreements totaling $100,000 for Klamath Music, Malin Community Service Club, Garage Tap House, Klamath Trails Alliance, Town of Bonanza, and Discover Klamath
• Approve amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement with Polk County, authorizing a $9,000 payment from the Oregon Department of Revenue tools committee
• Approve lease of two offices in the new juvenile department building to the Oregon Youth Authority for two years, generating $568.82 per month in revenue
• Authorize MOA with Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center, Inc. for a $20,000 expenditure to address food insecurity

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved appointments, lease and grant agreements, and several intergovernmental agreements. The board also approved an amendment to the Lake County agreement to create a regional economic development district, with two votes in favor and one abstention. The agreement for an online dog‑license application was postponed pending a presentation on December 3.

• Approved appointment of J.B. Brown to the Chiloquin Vector Control District Board (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Lani Hickey to the Weed Control Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the Klamath‑Polk County intergovernmental agreement (unanimous)
• Approved lease of two juvenile department offices to the Oregon Youth Authority (unanimous)
• Approved tobacco‑prevention project agreement between Lutheran Community Services Northwest‑Klamath Falls and KCPH (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Polk County for epidemiologist services (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Economic Development Grant and Logo Agreements for Fall 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Lake County intergovernmental agreement to form a regional economic development district (2‑0, 1 abstain)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions related to school support fees, including the EZ School Fee draft and the Enterprise Zone School Support Fee. It will also discuss fee structures for road vacations and no‑spray zone signage, and review a request from the Statewide Coordinating Office for Economic Development and Diversity (SCOEDD) IGA. An O&C proxy vote and an open‑counter presentation are also on the agenda.

• Road Vacation Fee – presentation by Public Works
• Noxious Weed Control District No Spray Zone Signage Fees
• Enterprise Zone HB 2009 – presentation by KCEDA and Business Oregon
• EZ School Fee resolutions – draft and supporting documents
• SCOEDD IGA Request for Klamath 2025

The commissioners approved the minutes from the prior meeting. They adopted a resolution for the Enterprise Zone HB 2009 fee, updated the SCOEDD intergovernmental agreement with Lake County, and authorized a proxy memo for Commissioner DeGroot. They also accepted a settlement in Bryson v. Klamath County with a fiscal impact of $3,003.42. Additional items such as road‑vacation fees, weed‑control signage fees, and Open Counter software were discussed and the board agreed to move forward on them.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Enterprise Zone HB 2009 resolution (unanimous)
• Approved updated SCOEDD intergovernmental agreement with Lake County (Minty and Nichols voted in favor; DeGroot abstained)
• Approved O&C proxy memo giving proxy to Commissioner DeGroot (Minty and Nichols voted in favor; DeGroot abstained)
• Approved settlement agreement in Bryson v. Klamath County with fiscal impact $3,003.42 (Nichols and Minty voted in favor; DeGroot not present)
• Board agreed to proceed with Noxious Weed Control District signage fee policy ($265 fee) (no vote recorded)
• Board expressed support for Open Counter software and directed staff to pursue demos, cost analysis, and potential RFP (no vote recorded)
• Board supported revisions to the road vacation fee memo (no vote recorded)

Finance

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review financial reports and budget requests. The agenda includes discussions on personnel costs for the FY 2027 budget and specific funding requests for county services.

• SO Dive Rescue incentive pay request
• Treasury Investment Pool FY 2025 Financial Statement Draft
• Juvenile Budget review
• Funding request for Senior Center kitchen equipment
• Personnel Services Memo for FY 2027 Budget regarding cost of living increases

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They heard a report on the juvenile department’s budget shortfall after a $750,000 grant was withdrawn. The board instructed the liaison to contact the Senior Center to discuss possible reallocation of $20,000 and the $85,000 cut before revisiting the kitchen equipment request next month. Members also agreed to continue discussion on personnel budget cost‑of‑living adjustments at a later date.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Directed liaison to discuss senior center kitchen equipment funding reallocation
• Planned review of juvenile department expenditures and funding options in early January
• Agreed to continue personnel budget cost‑of‑living discussion at a later date

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a proposal from Rhine‑Cross Group, LLC to rezone a 15.58‑acre parcel from Rural Residential R‑10 to R‑5. The rezoning would permit three single‑family homes instead of one on the parcel identified as Map Tax Lot No. 3908‑00100‑00803 near Highway 140 and West Ridge Drive. The agenda also includes items for other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Proposed rezoning of 15.58‑acre parcel (Map Tax Lot No. 3908‑00100‑00803) from R‑10 to R‑5 to allow three single‑family homes
• Other business (unspecified items)

County Counsel

The November 17, 2025 County Counsel meeting will consist of a call to order, a brief Other County Business segment, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or hearings are listed on the agenda.

Commissioner DeGroot moved to settle the case Bryson v. Klamath County by paying interest at the legal rate on the balance due. Commissioner Nichols seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously to approve the settlement.

• Approved settlement of Bryson v. Klamath County with interest at legal rate (unanimous)

County Counsel

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

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

Board of Commissioners

The Administrative Advisory Committee is meeting to review specific operational updates. The session includes discussions on IT upgrades and financial policies.

• Room 219 upgrades
• Purchasing policy
• Providing food at meetings

Human Resources

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss human resources requests and ARPA funds. The session focuses on the reclassification of three specific management roles within the Community Development Department (CDD).

• CDD Reclassification for CDD Mgr
• CDD Reclassification for Building Mgr
• CDD Reclassification for Dev Support Mgr
• Discussion of ARPA Funds

The Board unanimously approved three CDD reclassifications, saving about $140,200. It also approved diverting $10,000 of ARPA funds to Kingsley to purchase locally sourced holiday turkeys and food for servicemen and servicewomen. The motion included flexibility to use the funds for other locally prioritized needs. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved last meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CDD Manager reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved Building Manager reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved Development Support Manager reclassification (unanimous)
• Approved diversion of $10,000 ARPA funds to Kingsley for holiday turkeys/food (unanimous)

County Counsel

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will convene an executive session on November 5, 2025 at 1:00 pm in Government Center conference room #214, 305 Main St., Klamath Falls. The session is called under Oregon Revised Statute 192.660(2)(E) to conduct deliberations with designated persons for real property negotiations. Media reporting on the deliberations is prohibited, and recordings are available at the Commissioners’ office.

• Executive session (Gov Center conference room #214, 305 Main St.) to negotiate real property transactions

Human Resources

The Human Resources board will approve minutes from the last meeting, review a listing of county‑owned real property, and consider the Dry Creek contract presented by Stephanie Brown and Tom Crist of the CDD. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Review listing of county‑owned real property (Stephanie Brown, CDD & Allison York, Windermere)
• Consider Dry Creek contract (Stephanie Brown, Tom Crist, CDD)
• Adjournment

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They unanimously approved listing two surplus county properties (tax account numbers 339324 and 3472627) with real‑estate agent Allison York. The board agreed that staff will initiate a competitive RFP for the Dry Creek contract if the provider does not accept the county’s current terms, setting a response deadline. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from prior meeting
• Approved listing of surplus properties tax 339324 and 3472627 with agent Allison York (unanimous)
• Agreed staff will pursue RFP for Dry Creek contract if provider rejects current terms

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting and review a department finance request from Human Resources. Commissioners will consider a Rental Housing Feasibility Study and address funding needs for the Headstart building. The board will also adopt a letter of support for the Town of Bonanza’s Big Springs Park LWCF grant and continue discussion of CDD ARPA funds.

• Approve minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting
• Human Resources department finance request (document 11-04-25 DEPARTMENT REQUEST - FIN FIN ANALYST.PDF)
• Rental Housing Feasibility Study
• Letter of support for Town of Bonanza Big Springs Park LWCF grant (document 11-04-25 LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR BONANZA BIG SPRINGS PARK LWCF GRANT.PDF)
• Continuation of CDD ARPA funds discussion from the October 28 meeting

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They unanimously approved a one‑time stipend for the Project GenT position. They approved signing a letter of support for the Town of Bonanza’s Big Springs Park grant. They also approved reallocating $80,000 of ARPA funds: $50,000 to the Developmental Disabilities Department, $20,000 to Senior Center Meals on Wheels, and $10,000 to the Food Bank.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved one‑time stipend for Project GenT (unanimous)
• Agreed to investigate aligning the rental housing feasibility study with the county study and to connect with the Planning Department
• Approved signing letter of support for Town of Bonanza Big Springs Park grant (unanimous)
• Approved allocation of $80,000 ARPA funds: $50,000 to Developmental Disabilities Department, $20,000 to Senior Center Meals on Wheels, $10,000 to Food Bank (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve the purchase of four roll-off containers for $31,665 and sign agreements to provide $164,696 in domestic well assistance to residents. The agenda also includes approving an amendment to an economic development grant and initiating proceedings to legalize Drazil Road.

• Purchase of four 40 cubic yard roll-off containers for $31,665
• Domestic Well Assistance Grant agreements totaling $164,696.47
• Amendment #1 to CONFLUENCE KLAMATH FALLS LLC Economic Development Grant
• Initiation of proceedings to legalize Drazil Road
• Appointment of Robin Huntsman to Pine Grove Highland Special Road District Board

The commissioners unanimously approved several items: purchase of four 40‑cubic‑yard roll‑off containers, appointment of Robin Huntsman to the Pine Grove Highland Special Road District Board, and an order to start legal proceedings to legalize Drazil Road. They also approved agreements for fire‑district vehicle maintenance, an amendment to the Confluence Klamath Falls LLC economic‑development grant, and domestic well assistance grants.

• Approved purchase of four 40‑cubic‑yard roll‑off containers (unanimous)
• Appointed Robin Huntsman to Pine Grove Highland Special Road District Board (unanimous) OR2026-011
• Authorized initiation of proceedings to legalize Drazil Rd (unanimous) OR2026-012
• Approved agreement with Klamath County Fire District #1 for light‑duty vehicle maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Confluence Klamath Falls LLC economic‑development grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Klamath County Domestic Well Assistance Grant agreements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a livestock hearing on October 29, 2025 at 1:30 pm in Room 214. The agenda lists a hearing concerning the case Gonzales Vs Hutchings. No other agenda items are detailed beyond the standard call to order and adjournment.

• Livestock hearing – Gonzales Vs Hutchings

The Board heard testimony in the Gonzales vs Hutchings case and determined there was insufficient evidence to convict the dogs. Commissioner Nichols motioned to find the dogs not guilty and to impose no fines or fees, which was seconded by Commissioner DeGroot. The motion passed unanimously. The Board also recommended that the dogs be confined to prevent future incidents.

• Found insufficient evidence to convict Hutchings' dogs (unanimous)
• Motion to find dogs not guilty approved (unanimous)
• Motion to impose no fines or fees approved (unanimous)
• Recommended dogs be confined to prevent future incidents (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners will approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. They will hear presentations on planning fees (Jeremy Morris), CDD ARPA funds (Stephanie Brown), and a community corrections opt‑out proposal (Aaron Hartman). The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes from Oct 7, 2025 meeting
• Presentation on planning fees (Jeremy Morris)
• Presentation on CDD ARPA funds (Stephanie Brown)
• Presentation on community corrections opt‑out (Aaron Hartman)

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They agreed to move forward with Exhibit 3 proposing planning fee adjustments. The board paused new applications for the East County ARPA housing program and will revisit the $100,000 allocation later. By consensus, the board decided not to opt out of the state‑run community corrections system under Senate Bill 1145.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to proceed with Exhibit 3 on planning fee increase (consensus)
• Paused new applications for the East County ARPA housing program (consensus)
• Decided not to opt out of community corrections under Senate Bill 1145 (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the October 14 meeting and adopt a new travel policy. It will consider several financial actions, including a $1.43 million criminal‑justice grant, a $195,501.75 advance payment to small taxing districts, and a $4,989.76 purchase of a Ricoh copier for the juvenile department. Additional items include a collective bargaining cost increase for sheriff sergeants, a $21,031 health grant amendment, and the designation of new county roads.

• Approve JRP‑27‑16 grant agreement delivering $1,432,032 to Community Corrections
• Authorize $195,501.75 advance payments to small taxing districts
• Accept Ricoh quote to buy an all‑in‑one copier for $4,989.76
• Approve collective bargaining agreement with Sheriff Sergeants’ Association costing $17,099.24
• Approve amendment to OHSU agreement adding $21,031 grant revenue for nurse home visiting

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Ricoh copier purchase and designated new Class “B” county roads in Sunset Village Phase II. It adopted the county travel policy (with Commissioner DeGroot abstaining) and authorized advance payments to small taxing districts, while also rescinding Order #2023‑070. The board further approved multiple public‑health, community‑corrections and library agreements, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved Ricoh all‑in‑one copier purchase (unanimous)
• Adopted Klamath County Travel Policy (Commissioner DeGroot abstained)
• Designated roads in Tract #1553‑Eleventh Addition to Sunset Village Phase II as Class “B” county roads (unanimous)
• Authorized Treasurer to make advance payments to taxing districts with $25,000 or less taxes assessed (unanimous)
• Adopted order rescinding Order #2023‑070 for alternative public‑funds method (unanimous)
• Approved tobacco‑prevention agreements with Citizens For Safe Schools and Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement for 1824 Vine Street use by Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (unanimous)
• Approved bylaws for the Library Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Klamath County Planning Commission will meet to consider a proposed 200-megawatt solar energy project and a request to rezone a 15.58-acre parcel for three single-family homes. The agenda also includes fee adjustments and discussions on mobile home placement.

• Zone change for 15.58-acre parcel from R-10 to R-5 (Map Tax Lot No. 3908-00100-00803)
• Diamond Solar Energy Project: 200 MW photovoltaic facility on 1,560 acres
• Fee adjustments
• Discussion on TUP vs Mobile Home placement
• Discussion on TUP vs 1 year limit

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will review and discuss several items, including an expansion of Ordinance 91 presented by Jason Jennings, an update on water resources from Tom Skiles of Oregon Water Resources, and recommendations from the Tourism and Economic Development Grant Review Panel presented by Don Beatty and Heather Harter. They will also receive a report on ARPA funds from Stephanie Brown of the Community Development District. The meeting includes routine items such as approving the previous work‑session minutes and adjournment.

• Expansion of Ordinance 91 (Jason Jennings)
• Water resources update (Tom Skiles, Oregon Water Resources)
• Tourism and Economic Development Grant Review Panel recommendations (Don Beatty & Heather Harter)
• ARPA funds report (Stephanie Brown, Community Development District)

The board approved the minutes from the previous work session. The board unanimously approved the Tourism Grant Review Panel recommendations. The board unanimously approved the Economic Development Grant Review Panel recommendations. The board directed staff to develop a more targeted ATV/UTV access proposal for rural county roads.

• Approved minutes from last work session
• Approved Tourism Grant Review Panel recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Grant Review Panel recommendations (unanimous)
• Recommended pursuing a targeted ATV/UTV access proposal for specific rural areas

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to discuss lawyer-client communications and records exempt from public inspection. The meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2025.

• Executive session regarding ORS 192.660(2)(f) lawyer-client communications

Human Resources

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the last meeting and consider personnel requests, including a Building Inspector promotion and an FTE increase for the Finance Department. The agenda also includes a draft revision to the AAC Travel Policy.

• Approve minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting
• Promotion of a CDD Building Inspector
• Increase in Finance Department FTE hours
• Draft revision to AAC Travel Policy

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It unanimously approved the promotion of the CDD Building Inspector and a full-time‑equivalent staff increase. The board also adopted the Administrative Advisory Council’s recommendation to update the county travel policy, with one commissioner abstaining due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved CDD Building Inspector promotion (unanimous)
• Approved FIN FTE increase (unanimous)
• Approved AAC travel policy update (approved, 1 abstention)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on October 21, 2025. The agenda lists governmental body updates, a call to order, and adjournment. No specific policy items or decisions are noted.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several intergovernmental agreements and equipment purchases. Key items include a law enforcement liaison agreement with Klamath Community College and a new lease for the Keno library branch.

• Purchase of one 2025 Altec AT40-G 4x4 Ariel Bucket Truck for $175,830.00
• Three-year agreement with Klamath Community College for a Sheriff's Office Sub-Station at $138,427 per year
• Five-year lease agreement with Keno Mercantile for the Keno Branch library at 15555 Highway 66
• Grant agreement BHD-27-13 for the Oregon Behavioral Health Deflection Program providing $152,344 in revenue
• Licensing and Co-Creation Agreement with Harmonee AI Inc. and On the Verge Consulting for $3,500.00

The commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of a 2025 Altec AT40‑G bucket truck. They also approved several interagency agreements, including a community corrections partnership, a sub‑station liaison with Klamath Community College, and an amendment to the public‑health financing agreement. Additional approvals covered a licensing and co‑creation agreement, a lease for the Keno Library branch, and the transfer of a Public Works deed to the City of Klamath Falls.

• Approved purchase of one 2025 Altec AT40‑G 4x4 Ariel bucket truck (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Oregon Criminal Justice Commission and Klamath County Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved sub‑station agreement with Klamath Community College for a law‑enforcement liaison (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #3 to Intergovernmental Agreement #185817 for public‑health financing (unanimous)
• Approved licensing and co‑creation agreement, with staff update after 90 days (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Keno Mercantile for the Keno Library branch (unanimous)
• Approved sending Public Works property transfer deed to the City of Klamath Falls (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Administrative Advisory Committee will discuss a proposed revision to Klamath County's travel policy. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Travel Policy Revision presented by Sue Baumgart (Human Resources)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the September 30 meeting. It will consider several department requests, including a step‑5 offer for the Public Health department, hiring an assistant road superintendent and a road superintendent for Public Works, and an out‑of‑class stipend for the Tax Manager. The board will also review a Department of Development Services exception to its bereavement policy and a Sergeant’s Association agreement.

• Department Request – PH – Step 5 Offer
• Department Request – PW – Assistant Road Superintendent hire
• Department Request – PW – Road Superintendent hire
• Department Request – TAX Out Of Class Stipend
• Sergeant's Assoc Agreement

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It also unanimously approved a public‑health Step 5 offer, two public‑works superintendent positions, an out‑of‑class tax stipend, and a DDS policy exception for the Sergeant’s Association agreement.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health Step 5 offer (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Assistant Road Superintendent position (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Road Superintendent position (unanimous)
• Approved Tax out‑of‑class stipend (unanimous)
• Approved DDS exception to policy – Sergeant’s Association agreement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve several grant and funding items, including $20,000 of additional money for the Boating Safety Program. It will also sign multiple Oregon Impact Transportation Safety Division grants totaling $16,000 for DUII, seatbelt, speed, distracted‑driving and pedestrian‑safety enforcement. The board will appoint two members to local boards and correct a federal grant number for a Maintenance Assistance Grant.

• Approve $20,000 additional funding ( $10,000 per year for FY2025‑2027) for the Boating Safety Program under Intergovernmental Agreement No. 250‑2527KLAMATHCOUNTY‑000 with the Oregon State Marine Board
• Approve ODOT Impact Transportation Safety Division grants: DUII $3,000, Seatbelt $3,000, Speed $6,000, Distracted Driving $3,000, Pedestrian Safety $1,000
• Appoint Devery Saluskin to the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee (no fiscal impact)
• Appoint Greg Chandler to the Klamath Housing Authority Board (no fiscal impact)
• Approve Amendment #1 to the Maintenance Assistance Grant, updating the Federal CFDA number from 15.622 to 15.616 (no fiscal impact)

The Klamath County Board unanimously approved several Oregon Impact Transportation Safety Division grant agreements for DUII, seatbelt, speed, distracted‑driving, and pedestrian‑safety enforcement. It also approved Amendment #1 to the Maintenance Assistance Grant and accepted additional funding for the Boating Safety Program. The board confirmed appointments to the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee and the Klamath Housing Authority Board.

• Approved appointment of Devery Saluskin to the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Greg Chandler to the Klamath Housing Authority Board (Commissioners Minty and Nichols voted in favor; Commissioner DeGroot absent)
• Approved Amendment #1 to the Maintenance Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of additional funding for the Boating Safety Program Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved five Oregon Impact Transportation Safety Division grant agreements for DUII, seatbelt, speed, distracted‑driving, and pedestrian‑safety enforcement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to interview applicants for an advisory committee. The board will also consider approving minutes from a previous meeting and reviewing a letter regarding a childcare center.

• Interview advisory committee applicants
• Approve minutes from September 17 work session
• Review letter to HHS regarding KCC Childcare Center

The board approved the minutes from the previous work session. The board unanimously approved a letter to the Health and Human Services Department regarding the Klamath Community College Childcare Center. Commissioner DeGroot agreed to act as liaison and join a work group to develop the groundwater monitoring wells project presented by Dave Henslee. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from previous work session
• Approved letter to HHS regarding KCC Childcare Center (unanimous vote)
• Commissioner DeGroot agreed to serve as liaison for groundwater monitoring wells work group
• Conducted BOCC Advisory Committee applicant interviews at 3:30 pm

County Counsel

The Board of Commissioners is meeting 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.

• Executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h) regarding litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the September 16 meeting and discuss several items. Topics include tourism and economic development grant programs, the demolition of The HUB, and a fee waiver request for Mt. Laki Cemetery. The board will also hear fee analyses from Public Works, Public Health and a CDD, plus a proposal to change the travel policy.

• Mt. Laki Cemetery fee waiver/reduction application
• The HUB demolition project
• Tourism & Economic Development grant program overview
• Fee analyses from Public Works, Public Health and CDD Onsite
• Commissioner DeGroot's request to change travel policy

The commissioners allocated $150,000 for the Economic Development grant program and $100,000 for the Fall cycle of the Tourism Grant program. They agreed to reissue the demolition bid for The HUB after an $83,000 roof‑abatement cost was added. Additional fee changes were approved for the Mt Laki Cemetery, utility permits, commercial site‑plan modifications, animal‑control AI, and liquor‑license and gaming licenses.

• Allocate $150,000 to Economic Development grant program (approved)
• Allocate $100,000 to Tourism Grant program for Fall cycle (approved)
• Reissue The HUB demolition bid after adding $83,000 roof‑abatement cost (approved)
• Waive Surveyor fees and reduce Planning fees for Mt Laki Cemetery (unanimous approval)
• Implement new utility permit fees: $150 for small projects, $350 for larger projects (approved, effective July 2026)
• Reduce commercial site‑plan review modification fee to 50% of original (approved, effective November 2025)
• Switch animal‑control AI from Aria to Harmonee; allocate $3,500 for hub and $3,500 for server from General Fund (approved)
• Change liquor‑license recommendation fee to flat $25 and increase social‑gaming license fee to $125 per table (approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a supplemental budget resolution for the Juvenile Capital Project and a new fee schedule for the Onsite Division. The meeting includes several contract approvals for economic development and public health services, as well as appointments to the Ambulance Advisory Committee.

• Supplemental budget resolution of $620,472.14 for the General Fund, General Fund Reserve, and Juvenile Capital Project Fund
• New Onsite Division fee schedule effective November 1, 2025, increasing DEQ passthrough fee to $120
• Economic development agreement with Klamath County Economic Development Association for $315,000
• Contract with Klamath IDEA for entrepreneur-focused economic development totaling $15,000
• Professional services contract extension with Government Portfolio Advisors at $49,000 annually

The commissioners unanimously approved a supplemental budget resolution for the General Fund, General Fund Reserve, and Juvenile Capital Projects Fund. They also adopted a new fee schedule for the Onsite Division and appointed two members to the Ambulance Advisory Committee. In addition, the board approved several agreements and amendments covering building code consulting with the Klamath Tribes, health authority intergovernmental agreements, and economic development partnerships.

• Approved supplemental budget resolution (unanimous) – BR2026-006
• Approved new fee schedule for Onsite Division (unanimous) – RE2026-004
• Appointed Kasey Lanning and David Carpenter to Ambulance Advisory Committee (unanimous) – OR2026-004
• Approved memorandum of agreement with Klamath Tribes for building code consulting (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #2 to IGA #184233 with Oregon Health Authority (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #2 to IGA #185817 for financing public health services (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Klamath IDEA to promote economic development (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Klamath County Economic Development Association for services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider several administrative requests, including an emergency tax hire, the sale of a surplus Public Works truck, a fee waiver for an OIT fieldhouse project, and payment of NACO dues.

• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2025
• Emergency hire request from Human Resources
• Approval of surplus Public Works truck
• Fee waiver for OIT Fieldhouse project
• Payment of NACO dues invoice

The commissioners approved several items by unanimous vote, including an emergency hire for Human Resources, the surplus of a 2017 Ford F‑250 truck, a 50% fee waiver for the Oregon Tech Fieldhouse project, payment of $1,388 for NACO dues, and $100,000 from LATCF funds to seed the Code Enforcement Department for property cleanups.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved emergency hire for Human Resources (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of 2017 Ford F‑250 truck valued at $17,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 50% fee waiver (~$13,000) for OIT Fieldhouse project (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $1,388 for NACO dues (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 seed funding for Code Enforcement cleanup (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will vote on several approvals, including the minutes from the September 16 meeting, a $15,456 interdepartmental vehicle purchase, a $180,900 renewal of the Esri GIS software agreement, a no‑cost insurance policy agreement, and a $249,995 contract with Rocky Mountain Construction to expand the Community Corrections parking lot. Each item will be presented with its fiscal impact where applicable.

• Approve September 16 meeting minutes – no fiscal impact
• Approve purchase of a pickup by Maintenance from Public Works for $15,456
• Approve renewal of Esri Small Municipal and County Government Enterprise Agreement – $180,900
• Approve insurance policy agreement with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company – no fiscal impact
• Approve contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for Community Corrections parking lot expansion – $249,995

The board unanimously approved the agreement with Rocky Mountain Construction to expand the parking lot at the Community Corrections Department. It also approved an interdepartmental vehicle purchase, renewed the Esri licensing agreement for three years, and approved contracts with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance and an amendment to the PERS agreement. The minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved parking lot expansion agreement with Rocky Mountain Construction (unanimous)
• Approved interdepartmental vehicle purchase between Maintenance and Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Esri Small Municipal and County Government Enterprise Agreement for 3 years (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the PERS agreement (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates from the Klamath Water Users Association and SkyLakes Medical Center. No decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Klamath Water Users Association update
• SkyLakes Medical Center update

The board held a work session on September 17, 2025. Commissioners Nichols and DeGroot heard updates from David Cauble and Dave Henslee of Sky Lakes Medical Center about financial challenges and plans for an osteopathic medical school. No items were voted on or formally decided. The meeting was adjourned at 3:27 pm.

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, discuss departmental staffing and funding requests, and review a letter regarding the Fort Klamath Museum property. The agenda includes a request for funding to demolish the HUB.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Human Resources: Department reclassification request
• Public Works: Position overlap and Fire District 1 fleet program request
• Tax/Property Sales: Funding for HUB demolition
• Letter to Tribes regarding Fort Klamath Museum property

The commissioners unanimously approved departmental staffing reclassifications and new positions. They approved grant applications for the HUB demolition and maintained the surplus‑property approval policy. The board revised the Public Works change‑order policy to allow 10% or up to $500,000, whichever is greater, and agreed to a fleet‑maintenance collaboration with Fire District 1. A letter to tribes regarding the Fort Klamath Museum property was also approved.

• Approved department request – FIN – Reclass (unanimous)
• Approved department request – PW – Position Overlap (unanimous)
• Approved department request – DDS – New Positions (unanimous)
• Approved grant applications for HUB demolition (unanimous)
• Maintained surplus property policy requiring Board approval for items over $10,000 (unanimous)
• Revised Public Works change‑order policy to 10% or up to $500,000, whichever is greater (unanimous)
• Agreed to collaborate with Fire District 1 on fleet maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved letter to tribes re Fort Klamath Museum property (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve several intergovernmental agreements and a liquor license renewal. The board will also review bids for property abatement and authorize an additional payment for a road overlay project.

• Approve IGA #6906 for Community Corrections ($9.5M revenue)
• Approve IGA #6940 for M57 Biennial Plan ($457,037 revenue)
• Approve IGA for Community Developmental Disabilities Services ($9.77M revenue)
• Authorize additional payment for Sevenmile Rd. overlay ($330,332.24)
• Decline bids for property abatement at 2853 Homedale Rd. and 4503/4505 Altamont Dr.

The Board unanimously approved Intergovernmental Grant Agreements #6906 and #6940 with the State of Oregon for Community Corrections, as well as a grant agreement for Developmental Disabilities services. It also approved an amendment to the Outback Strong‑Public Health agreement, additional payment to Rocky Mountain Construction for the 2025 overlay contract, and quotes for abatement at two properties. A recommendation to renew numerous liquor licenses was approved.

• Approved IGA #6906 between Oregon and Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved IGA #6940 between Oregon Dept. of Corrections and Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Developmental Disabilities Services IGA PO-10000-00047084-0 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Outback Strong–Klamath County Public Health agreement (unanimous)
• Approved additional payment on 2025 overlay contract to Rocky Mountain Construction (unanimous)
• Approved quote for abatement at 2853 Homedale Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved quote for abatement at 4503/4505 Altamont Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to renew liquor licenses for listed establishments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a bid for the abatement and demolition of 3319 South 6th Street. The meeting includes decisions on domestic well assistance, land partitions, and grant applications for veterans and emergency management services.

• Bid from IRS Environmental of Portland, Inc. for abatement and demolition of 3319 South 6th Street (the HUB)
• Domestic Well Financial Assistance Grant agreement for Norma McAllister in the amount of $18,750.00
• Final plat approval for TRACT 1553 – Eleventh Addition to Sunset Village – Phase 2 (10 lots)
• Grant application to Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs for $139,346.00 in revenue
• Oregon Emergency Management EMPG Grant application requiring a $70,870 county match

The commissioners unanimously approved a bid to demolish the HUB building at 3319 South 6th Street. They also approved several grant agreements, including a domestic well assistance grant, a veterans affairs pass‑through grant, and an emergency management grant. Final plats for Sunset Village Phase 2 and Land Partition 49‑24 were approved, and the board authorized a solar project grant application and a supporting letter. All actions were adopted by unanimous vote.

• Approved IRS Environmental bid for HUB demolition (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Assistance Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 6 to OHSU‑KCPH personal services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of TRACT 1553 – Sunset Village Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Land Partition 49‑24 (unanimous)
• Approved Dan Golden to apply for Community Renewable Energy Grant and Chair to sign support letter (unanimous)
• Approved veterans affairs pass‑through grant for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Oregon Emergency Management EMPG grant submittal (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review the budget outlook. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget Outlook discussion

Commissioners reviewed updates on juvenile and KCR program funding, the county budget, and SRS and PILT payments. They discussed a possible General Fund hiring freeze, public‑safety staffing, and budget constraints for 2026‑2027, and agreed to continue talks with the sheriff about jail funding and OSP officer hires. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It unanimously approved the Sheriff's Office emergency hire request, the finance department's exception to policy, and a fee waiver for the OIT Stadium Improvement Project. The board heard a proposal to raise the Dry Creek transfer‑station rate to $84.69 per ton but took no action, noting it will consider the information. A discussion about a possible part‑time recreation coordinator was also held, with no decision made.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office emergency hire (unanimous)
• Approved finance exception to policy (unanimous)
• Approved OIT Stadium fee waiver (unanimous)
• Dry Creek rate increase request to $84.69/ton taken for consideration (no vote)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. They adopted a proclamation designating September 2025 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. The board approved a contract with Legacy Painting and Construction for storefront painting at the Baldwin Hotel & Museum, approved two intergovernmental agreement amendments, and authorized the District Attorney’s Office to apply for a VOCA grant. They also approved a recommendation to renew liquor licenses for multiple establishments.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (unanimous)
• Approved Legacy Painting and Construction LLC quote for Baldwin Hotel storefront painting (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to IGA with Oregon Department of Consumer Business, Building Codes Division (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to IGA #185817 for financing public health services (unanimous)
• Authorized District Attorney’s Office to apply for VOCA grant (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to renew liquor licenses for multiple businesses (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the VOCA grant letter and a letter requesting clarification on federal subpoenas. It adopted interim supervision arrangements, assigning the CDD Manager to oversee Code Enforcement and the Deputy Tax Collector to oversee the Tax Collector and Property Sales offices, with the Sheriff to be considered later. The Board directed staff to expedite the bid approval and contract for the $55,000 Baldwin Hotel paint project before the September 2 business meeting. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Approved VOCA Grant Letter (unanimous vote)
• Approved Letter Seeking Clarity on Federal Subpoenas (unanimous vote)
• Adopted interim supervision: CDD Manager over Code Enforcement; Deputy Tax Collector over Tax Collector & Property Sales offices
• Directed staff to expedite bid approval and contract for Baldwin Hotel paint project

Finance

The commissioners approved four funding requests: $15,000 for Klamath IDEA, $25,000 per year for a Wocus Collector bronze statue, a Mass Mutual whole life insurance offering, and $10,000 for Eastern Oregon Counties Association dues. The board also agreed to a new 50/25/25 split of state criminal fines for treatment programs. Additional actions included increasing the Grant Coordinator’s hours and revising the payroll clerk’s job description.

• Approved $15,000 Klamath IDEA support (2-1)
• Approved $25,000 per year for Wocus Collector bronze statue (unanimous)
• Approved Mass Mutual Whole Life Insurance addition (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 Eastern Oregon Counties Association dues (unanimous)
• Agreed to criminal fines distribution: 50% Community Corrections, 25% Jail, 25% Juvenile (board agreement)
• Increased Grant Coordinator hours from 34 to 35 per week
• Authorized new payroll clerk job description and salary range increase

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 current or likely litigation per ORS 192.660(2)(h)

Human Resources

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They unanimously approved the Modoc Nation's request to exhume warrior remains from the Fort Klamath Museum site. The board directed Human Resources and County Counsel to develop supervision recommendations for the Code Enforcement Department. They also unanimously approved moving forward with demolition of the fairgrounds building.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Approved exhumation request for Modoc Nation warriors (unanimous vote)
• Directed HR and County Counsel to provide supervision recommendations for Code Enforcement
• Approved demolition of fairgrounds building to improve marketability (unanimous vote)

Board of Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and unanimously adopted a series of agreements and contracts, including a waste‑management rate increase, a community corrections parking‑lot expansion, and a transient‑room tax distribution. All actions received unanimous votes.

• Approved minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bid for Community Corrections Parking Lot Expansion at 3203 Vandenberg Road (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Transient Room Tax Second Quarter Distribution (18% increase YoY) (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #8 to the franchise agreement with Waste Management of Oregon Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon Secretary of State for electronic records management (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Klamath County Domestic Well Assistance Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 with SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists for Drainage Service District (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon State University for Extension Service District programs (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They unanimously approved four department staffing requests: two for the Department of Development Services and two for Public Health. The board agreed to review the county investment policy statement. The Klamath Hub bid discussion was postponed to the August 20 legal/human resources meeting.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Approved DDS new positions (unanimous)
• Approved DDS exception to policy (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health program coordinator position (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health epidemiologist position (unanimous)
• Moved Klamath Hub bids discussion to 8/20 meeting
• Board agreed to review investment policy statement

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a quote from R-2 Contractors for trenching services on Silver Lake Road. It also approved supplemental budget resolutions for the General Fund Juvenile Department (BR2026-004) and the Museum Fund (BR2026-005). The Board signed agreements with the University of Oregon for NHMP update work, with R-2 Contractors for trenching, with the federal government for an equitable sharing agreement for the sheriff’s office, and a domestic well assistance grant. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved acceptance of quote from R-2 Contractors for trenching services on Silver Lake Road (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for General Fund – Juvenile Department (BR2026-004) (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Museum Fund (BR2026-005) (unanimous)
• Approved and signed contract with University of Oregon for Klamath’s NHMP Update Work (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with R-2 Contractors for trenching services on Silver Lake Road (unanimous)
• Approved equitable sharing agreement and certification between Federal Government and Klamath County Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Klamath County Domestic Well Assistance Grant Agreement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It decided to bring the Klamath IDEA funding request to the next finance meeting for consideration. It also agreed to forward the Mass Mutual life‑insurance presentation to the next finance meeting for further discussion.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Take Klamath IDEA funding request to next finance meeting for consideration
• Take Mass Mutual life‑insurance information to next finance meeting for discussion

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the CDD Manager OOC stipend with a 90‑day expiration by unanimous vote. They agreed to proceed with the Summers Lane facility for emergency responder lodging and will continue discussions on the Vandenberg EOC site. A preregistration process was adopted for virtual public comments at future business meetings. The board will consult Moss Adams about an audit of the KCEDA contract and signed a letter supporting the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for FY 26.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting
• Approved CDD Manager OOC stipend with 90‑day expiration (unanimous)
• Agreed to move forward with Summers Lane facility for emergency responder lodging
• Will continue discussions on Vandenberg facility for the Emergency Operations Center
• Implemented preregistration process for virtual public comments
• Agreed to consult Moss Adams to determine timeline and cost for a KCEDA contract audit
• Signed letter of support for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program FY 26 (consensus, one abstention)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved five agreements, including a state intergovernmental grant for community developmental disabilities services and a domestic well assistance grant, both unanimously. They also approved an agreement with Klamath & Lake Community Action Services and Public Health, and a construction contract for a new fairgrounds shop, each unanimously. The only split vote was on extending the contract with the Klamath County Economic Development Association, passing 2‑1.

• Approved Intergovernmental Grant for Community Developmental Disabilities Services (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved extension of contract with Klamath County Economic Development Association (2-1)
• Approved agreement between Klamath & Lake Community Action Services and County Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved construction of new +/- 2,400‑sq‑ft shop at Klamath County Fairgrounds (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They unanimously approved department requests for the museum, a justice‑court reclassification effective 8/1/25, and a new justice‑court position. The board also unanimously approved a letter of support and the submission of a DLCD housing‑planning grant application. By consensus the board allowed the ERP lab to use space currently occupied by the Juvenile Department.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Museum department request approved (unanimous)
• Justice Court reclassification approved, effective 8/1/25 (unanimous)
• Justice Court new position approved (unanimous)
• Letter of support for DLCD housing grant approved (unanimous)
• Submission of DLCD housing grant application approved (unanimous)
• ERP lab space use request approved by consensus

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners approved a grant application with CityCounty Insurance Services to obtain life detection radar units for the county jail. The board also approved four equipment purchase quotes, two intergovernmental agreements, a park‑use request, and a sheriff‑OHSU memorandum, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved grant for life detection radar units in jail (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three 2025 Broce RJT brooms from PacWest Machinery (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one 2025 Trail King TK110HDG/Lowboy from Pape Machinery (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one NSC-6 custom sprayer bed for 2026 Freightliner M2 truck from Norstar Industries (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one 2026 Freightliner 114SD Plus water truck from Premier Truck Group (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement 250178 with Oregon Judicial Department (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to IGA 170712 for environmental health services (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Sheriff’s MOU with OHSU for clinical learning in the jail (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the installation of rapid reflective flashing beacon crosswalks at the Fairgrounds to improve pedestrian safety. They also approved the reclassification of animal control positions, an exception to the Sheriff’s Office policy, and a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. All approvals were passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved reclassification of animal control positions (unanimous)
• Approved exception to Sheriff’s Office policy (unanimous)
• Approved US Fish & Wildlife MOU (unanimous)
• Approved installation of Fairground pedestrian crosswalks with RRFBs (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board approved the minutes from the July 15 meeting. It accepted a bid to build a 2,400‑sq‑ft maintenance shop at 3531 South 6th Street. The Board also approved a Smartsheet licensing renewal, domestic well assistance grant agreements, an amendment to the Healthy Klamath agreement, and a recommendation to renew Safeway’s liquor license, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from July 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bid from Wickwire Contracting for 2,400‑sq‑ft maintenance shop at 3531 S 6th St (unanimous)
• Approved Smartsheet licensing renewal for one year (unanimous)
• Approved Klamath County Domestic Well Assistance Grant Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to the Healthy Klamath and Klamath County Public Health agreement (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to renew Safeway liquor license (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved a 13% passthrough increase for the county waste disposal rate, to start on September 1. They also approved a three‑month extension of the OHSU medical residency contract and signed a letter opposing Medicaid reimbursement rule OAR 410‑125. The board denied a request to park an outreach trailer in the library lot and agreed to extend the Economic Development contract to September 30.

• Approved three‑month OHSU contract extension (unanimous)
• Approved 13% waste disposal rate passthrough increase, effective Sept 1 (consensus)
• Denied request to park outreach trailer in library parking lot
• Approved signing of letter opposing Medicaid reimbursement rule OAR 410‑125 (unanimous)
• Agreed to send amendment extending Economic Development contract to Sept 30

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of items, including a quote for a new 2025 Freightliner dump truck and a bid award for guardrail improvements on Sprague River and South Chiloquin roads. The board also adopted new policies for the Developmental Disabilities Services Department, appointed members to local boards and committees, and approved several intergovernmental agreements and public‑health grants. All actions were recorded as unanimous approvals.

• Approved quote for one new 2025 Freightliner dump truck with spreader and plow (unanimous)
• Approved bid award to Coral Construction for 2025 guardrail improvements on Sprague River and South Chiloquin roads (unanimous)
• Adopted policies for Developmental Disabilities Services Department (Professional Boundaries, Mileage, Progress Note) (unanimous)
• Appointed Rodney Powell and Lori Powell to the Jack Pine Village Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Hartnett to the Law Library Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Roundhouse Foundation grant award to Klamath County Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved Provider Participation Agreement between UnitedHealthcare of Oregon and Klamath County Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Polk County for GIS/ESRI software upgrade (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a requirement that the Klamath County Economic Development Authority (KCEDA) complete a full audit within 180 days after fiscal year 2026 ends. It also approved that the County will pay any KCEDA staff costs needed to complete that audit. Both actions were approved after Commissioner DeGroot abstained due to a conflict of interest. Additional items approved were a Law Library Advisory Committee appointment, three draft policies for the Developmental Disabilities Services, and a letter of support for the Klamath Drainage District modernization project.

• Approved appointment of Law Library Advisory Committee applicant (unanimous)
• Approved three draft policies for Developmental Disabilities Services (unanimous)
• Approved signing letter of support for Klamath Drainage District modernization project (unanimous)
• Approved KCEDA audit requirement in economic development contract (2-0, DeGroot abstained)
• Approved County will pay KCEDA staff costs for audit (2-0, DeGroot abstained)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved an invitation to bid for asbestos abatement at 3319 S. 6th St. and for the expansion of the Community Corrections parking lot at 3203 Vandenberg Road. They also approved Amendment #2 to Intergovernmental Agreement #15109 with the Oregon Youth Authority. Additionally, the board approved three law‑enforcement agreements: with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Oregon State Marine Board, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved ITB for asbestos abatement and demolition at 3319 S. 6th St. (unanimous)
• Approved invitation to bid for Community Corrections parking lot expansion at 3203 Vandenberg Road (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2 to IGA #15109 with Oregon Youth Authority (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff agreement with U.S. Bureau of Land Management for law‑enforcement services (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff agreement with U.S. Forest Service (Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement 24-LE-11060200-175) (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff agreement with Oregon State Marine Board for Boating Safety Program (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting and a clerk policy exception unanimously. They approved naming the new building near the juvenile department the "Dan Golden Path Youth Center". The board also agreed to sign a letter of support for Town of Bonanza’s TGM grant, to open the Road Shop for staff to view the air show, and to have the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council review the DOC budget issue. Commissioner Nichols will work with Emergency Management on a long‑term solution for Rocky Point Ambulance’s advising physician gap.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Approved clerk exception to policy (unanimous vote)
• Approved building designation as "Dan Golden Path Youth Center" (unanimous vote)
• Agreed to sign letter of support for Town of Bonanza TGM grant
• Agreed to open Road Shop property for staff air‑show viewing
• Directed Local Public Safety Coordinating Council to discuss DOC budget issue and revisit later
• Commissioner Nichols to work with Emergency Management on long‑term solution for Rocky Point Ambulance advising physician (Basin Ambulance covering 90 days)
• Board will monitor Animal Control stopgap plan (no formal vote recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners unanimously approved supplemental budget resolutions for the General Fund emergency management, the Fairgrounds Fund, and the Internal Services Equipment Reserve. They also unanimously accepted bids from Rocky Mountain Construction for two road projects and approved several survey and construction contracts. The board adopted new bylaws for the Klamath Housing Authority and appointed a member to the Bonanza Langell Valley Vector Control District Board.

• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution for General Fund – Emergency Management (unanimous) BR2026-001
• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution for Fairgrounds Fund (unanimous) BR2026-002
• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution for Internal Services Equipment Reserve (unanimous) BR2026-003
• Accepted bid from Rocky Mountain Construction for 2025 ACP Overlays: Sevenmile Rd. & Dehlinger Lane (unanimous)
• Accepted bid from Rocky Mountain Construction for 2025‑2026 EAC Rock Production Project (unanimous)
• Approved contracts for 2025 PLSS Corner Services with Armstrong Surveying, North State Land Surveying, EGR & Associates, To The Point Land Surveying, and S&F Land Services (unanimous)
• Approved new resolution between PERS and Klamath County (unanimous) RE2026-001
• Approved appointment of Richard “Clay” Schull to Bonanza Langell Valley Vector Control District Board (unanimous) OR2026-001

Board of Commissioners

The board held a public hearing on proposed supplemental budget resolutions for fiscal year 2024-2025; no public comments were received. It unanimously approved a supplemental budget resolution for the Juvenile Capital Project Fund (BR2025-045). It also unanimously approved a supplemental budget resolution for the General Fund Juvenile Detention Budget (BR2025-046). Finally, the board unanimously approved Intergovernmental Grant Agreement #15494.

• Approved holding a public hearing on supplemental budget resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution Juvenile Capital Project Fund (BR2025-045, unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution Juvenile Detention Budget (BR2025-046, unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Grant Agreement #15494 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous work session. They decided to move forward with the $4 million Targeted Airshed Grant, adding a cap on active projects. The board will seek feedback on reducing the Library Advisory Committee size before a final decision. Commissioners authorized Commissioner DeGroot to sign the grasshopper‑treatment grant agreement and opened applications for up to $108,000, with a unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from the previous work session
• Move forward with $4 million Targeted Airshed Grant, adding a cap on active projects
• Seek feedback from Library Advisory Committee members before deciding on committee size
• Authorized Commissioner DeGroot to sign the grasshopper grant agreement (unanimous vote)
• Open applications for grasshopper treatment grant up to $108,000 and convene the grant committee

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the Klamath County budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and the associated appropriations. It also approved a series of contracts and agreements, including the purchase of a 2025 Ford F450, multiple PLSS Corner Services contracts, a software‑as‑a‑service agreement with Tyler Technologies, and several supplemental budget resolutions for various funds. All actions were adopted by unanimous vote.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 county budget and appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford F450 Super Chassis (unanimous)
• Approved PLSS Corner Services contracts with Rhine‑Cross Group, Ward Surveying, and Brockamp Land Surveying (unanimous)
• Approved software‑as‑a‑service agreement with Tyler Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Veterans Fund (BR2025‑023) (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for General Fund Juvenile Department (BR2025‑024) (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Transient Room Tax Fund (BR2025‑025) (unanimous)
• Approved drainage service district budget for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)

Human Resources

The commissioners unanimously approved continuing the county's cyber liability coverage with Cowbell for another year and authorized Leslie Barlow‑Hunter to sign the related documents. They also unanimously approved letters to the Department of Homeland Security, Governor Kotek, and the House Bill 2025 transportation funding office. The board approved a temporary remote‑work request for a finance employee and directed the Developmental Disabilities department to draft a personal‑vehicle use policy. Finally, the board postponed final approval of the KCEDA economic‑development contract to allow further review.

• Approved continuation of Cowbell cyber liability insurance (unanimous)
• Authorized Leslie Barlow‑Hunter to sign insurance adjustment documents (unanimous)
• Approved signing letter to DHS stating county is not a sanctuary (unanimous)
• Approved signing letter to Governor Kotek on Medicaid 1115 waiver (unanimous)
• Approved signing letter on House Bill 2025 transportation funding (unanimous)
• Approved temporary remote‑work request for finance employee (unanimous)
• Directed Developmental Disabilities to develop personal‑vehicle use policy (decision, not vote)
• Postponed final approval of KCEDA economic‑development contract for further review

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously lifted the hiring freeze for all current budgeted positions. They also approved two department staffing requests and authorized up to $10,000 for a polling expense. The board directed counsel to draft a letter clarifying the county’s stance on sanctuary jurisdiction and asked HR to develop voluntary resignation proposals.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Approved Tax Clerk position (unanimous vote)
• Approved DA Trial/Legal Assistant III position (unanimous vote)
• Agreed by consensus to add OEDD logo pending letter data update
• Directed HR to draft voluntary resignation/retirement proposals for July
• Lifted hiring freeze for all current budgeted positions (unanimous vote)
• Approved payment up to $10,000 from Tourism Funds for polling expense (unanimous vote)
• Directed counsel to draft letter on sanctuary jurisdiction and involve Sheriff

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved supplemental budget resolutions for several county departments and funds, including the COVID‑19 Pandemic Grant Fund, Emergency Management, Mental Health, Community Corrections, IT, and the Extension Service District. The board also approved a series of contracts, agreements, and appointments, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved supplemental budget resolution for COVID‑19 Pandemic Grant Fund (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Emergency Management Department (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Mental Health Admin Fund (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Community Corrections Fund (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Internal Services – IT Department (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Extension Service District (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Elite Excavation for concrete sidewalk maintenance on Madison and Patterson Streets (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Salata to the Antelope Meadows Special Road District Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a work session on May 29, 2025. Commissioners Nichols, Minty, and DeGroot, along with staff, reviewed the current status of action items on the Community Vision Plan. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 1:55 pm.

Finance

The board voted unanimously to pay the Association of O&C Counties dues of $15,324.38 from the General Fund Non‑Departmental. It also voted unanimously to accept the economic development RFP proposal from KCEDA, with the possibility of contract language changes. The board asked staff to send the contract for review before the June 10 administrative meeting.

• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $15,324.38 O&C Counties dues from General Fund Non‑Departmental (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of KCEDA economic development RFP proposal (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the previous work session. They also approved a $500,000 request from the domestic well funds for the well‑drilling program, with a unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from last work session (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 well‑drilling program funding from domestic well funds (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved several supplemental budget resolutions for the Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff’s Office Special Revenue Fund, District Attorney’s Office, and Public Health Fund, as well as a comprehensive budget covering multiple county departments. They also approved the transfer of tax‑foreclosed property 4110‑01500‑00200 to the City of Merrill. Additional actions included approving an invitation to bid for the Fairgrounds Maintenance Shop project, appointing a new member to the Planning Commission, and adopting various grant and service agreements.

• Approved supplemental budget resolution for the General Fund Sheriff’s Department (unanimous) – BR2025-012
• Adopted comprehensive budget resolution for multiple county departments (unanimous) – BR2025-013
• Approved transfer of tax‑foreclosed property 4110‑01500‑00200 to the City of Merrill (unanimous) – OR2025-071
• Approved invitation to bid for the Fairgrounds and Event Center Maintenance Shop project (unanimous)
• Appointed Charles Gray to the Planning Commission (unanimous) – OR2025-070
• Approved Klamath County Tourism Grant Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #5 to the franchise agreement with Allied Waste Transfer Services (Republic) (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of delinquent tax balances of $10 or less (unanimous) – OR2025-067

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the transfer of jurisdiction for a Town of Bonanza property and authorized the restoration of lost public land survey corners. They declined a planning‑fee waiver for the Chiloquin Food Pantry and chose not to remove abutters' rights on Modoc Point. The board also approved a letter demanding rock removal on Graylock Way, authorized the tax collector to sign pending real‑estate documents, and supported the creation of both an animal‑services work group and a citizen‑led public‑safety committee.

• Approved Town of Bonanza jurisdictional transfer (unanimous)
• Approved restoration of lost PLSS corners (unanimous)
• Denied Chiloquin Food Pantry planning‑fee waiver
• Approved letter to remove rocks on Graylock Way (unanimous)
• Denied removal of abutters' rights on Modoc Point
• Approved tax collector to sign pending real‑estate documents (unanimous)
• Approved formation of citizen‑led public‑safety committee (unanimous)
• Approved formation of animal‑services work group (unanimous)

Human Resources

The board unanimously found a dog owned by Stacey V. Montague guilty of killing chickens. They approved $1,300 in fines, fees, and restitution and required the owner to sign an affidavit promising to confine the dog. The board also unanimously approved the Airia MNDA agreement. Additionally, the draft East County Public Safety Service District policy was approved by consensus.

• Found dog guilty of killing chickens – unanimous approval
• Imposed fines, fees, and restitution totaling $1,300 – unanimous approval
• Required Mr. Montague to sign affidavit confining the dog – unanimous approval
• Approved and signed Airia MNDA agreement – unanimous approval
• Approved draft East County Public Safety Service District policy – approved by consensus

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several intergovernmental agreements, grant applications, a road service district contract, a special road district appointment, and a social gaming license renewal. They also proclaimed the week of May 17‑23 as National Safe Boating Week. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved Domestic Well Assistance Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff’s grant from Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to IGA with Oregon Secretary of State & Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement No. C04348 with Multnomah Education Service District (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to agreement between Klamath County Public Health & Wynne Broadcasting (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with KCFD #3 for 2025 road sign installation (unanimous)
• Approved application for Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Albina Asphalt quote for 2025 chip seal construction (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved a reduced planning fee of $105,000 for the 1,300‑acre Diamond Solar project, replacing the calculated $1.4 million fee. They also approved the Graduation Sensation scholarships, agreed to send a letter supporting Keno Dam fish passage, and decided to issue a press release on the East County Public Safety Service District. The Economic Development Services proposals were scheduled for discussion at the Finance meeting on May 28.

• Approved Diamond Solar planning fee waiver at $105,000 (unanimous vote)
• Approved Graduation Sensation scholarships (unanimous vote)
• Agreed to send independent Keno Dam fish passage letter; Commissioner DeGroot to lead
• Agreed to issue East County Public Safety Service District press release; policy review pending
• Added Economic Development Services RFP topics to Finance agenda for 5/28
• Approved minutes from previous meeting

Human Resources

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It unanimously approved two Human Resources policy exceptions—one to reclassify a position and another to hire. The board agreed to contact the Attorney General’s Office and other legislators to express concerns about House Bill 3069. For the tourism funding request for the Wocus Collector statue, the board decided to gather more information before deciding on funding.

• Approved minutes from prior meeting
• Approved HR policy exception to reclassify (unanimous vote)
• Approved HR policy exception to hire (unanimous vote)
• Agreed to engage with AOC and legislators on House Bill 3069
• Decided to gather more information on Wocus Collector statue funding request

Board of Commissioners

The board unanimously approved a signature authorization for community wildfire risk‑reduction equipment, accepted the bid award from Rocky Mountain Construction for the 2025 Homedale Road: OR140 to Brett Way project, authorized an invitation for bids for the 2025 Overlays, Sevenmile Road and Dehlinger Way project, executed the contract for the Homedale Road project, and approved an agreement with KCEDA for noxious weed control. The board also approved a recommendation for a new liquor license for Skyline Brewing Company. All approvals were unanimous where a vote was recorded.

• Approved signature authorization for community wildfire risk reduction equipment (unanimous)
• Accepted bid award from Rocky Mountain Construction for 2025 Homedale Road: OR140 to Brett Way project (unanimous)
• Authorized invitation for bids for 2025 Overlays, Sevenmile Road and Dehlinger Way project (unanimous)
• Executed contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for 2025 Homedale Road project (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Klamath County Economic Development Association for noxious weed control (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for a new liquor license for Skyline Brewing Company

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the last meeting. An update was given on the Klamath Connections homelessness group and its restructuring. Republic Services presented a 6% fee increase request, which will be taken to a future business meeting for further consideration. No other actions were decided.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting

Finance

The board approved the tourism grant panel’s recommendations, funding 12 projects totaling $92,009 and raising the Oktoberfest award to $14,000. It also approved $30,000 for the Klamath Showcase and $2,500 for Badger Venture, while denying the Klamath IDEA request. An interest‑free loan to the fairgrounds for the next 24 months was approved, and the Title III Committee meetings were suspended pending fund reauthorization. The moderate‑income revolving loan program was rejected due to staffing concerns.

• Approve tourism grant recommendations for 12 projects totaling $92,009 and increase Oktoberfest award to $14,000 (unanimous)
• Reject Moderate Income Revolving Loan Program (rejected)
• Approve $30,000 Klamath Showcase funding (unanimous)
• Approve $2,500 Badger Venture funding (unanimous)
• Deny Klamath IDEA funding request (not approved)
• Approve interest‑free fairgrounds interfund loan for 24 months, then 1% thereafter (unanimous)
• Suspend future Title III Committee meetings pending SRS fund reauthorization (agreed)
• Implement Airia animal‑control program at up to $500 per month (motioned)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners found John Powell's dog guilty of wounding goats and imposed $855 in fines and an affidavit, both unanimously approved. They approved a corrected deed for Klamath Community College and authorized the County Tax Collector to sign it. The Board unanimously approved the transfer of the Merrill Weed Control Shop property at 13720 Lower Klamath Lake Rd to the City of Merrill. Department policy exceptions for Human Resources, Developmental Disabilities Services, and the Sheriff’s Office were also approved unanimously, and the Board agreed to pursue an AI automation trial for Animal Control.

• Found Powell's dog guilty of wounding goats – approved (unanimous)
• Imposed $855 in animal‑control fees and civil penalty – approved (unanimous)
• Required Powell to sign containment affidavit – approved (unanimous)
• Approved corrected deed for Klamath Community College – approved (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 13720 Lower Klamath Lake Rd to City of Merrill – approved (unanimous)
• Department of Human Resources policy exception – approved (unanimous)
• Developmental Disabilities Services policy exception – approved (unanimous)
• Sheriff’s Office policy exception – approved (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved a supplemental budget resolution for the Internal Service GIS Department and adopted the FIN-500.1 Capital Assets policy. They also approved the CAFFA grant application, revised Roads Advisory Committee bylaws, and several inter‑agency agreements. Two board appointments were confirmed, and a quote from Sigma Tactical Wellness was approved by a 2‑1 vote.

• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Internal Service GIS Department (unanimous)
• Approved quote from Sigma Tactical Wellness (2-1 vote)
• Adopted Klamath County Administrative Policy FIN-500.1 Capital Assets (unanimous)
• Approved CAFFA grant application resolution (unanimous)
• Approved revised bylaws for the Roads Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved agreements with SESAC, Broadcast Music LLC (BMI), and Domestic Well Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Appointed Campbell Kness to Bonanza Langell Valley Vector Control District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeanne Danials to Keno Pines Special Road District Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board concluded the budget hearings on April 22, 2025. No approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded in these minutes.

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the FY 25‑26 county budget of $219,343,974, including the Extension Service District budget of $2,500,385 and the Library Service District budget of $7,141,685. They adopted a 3 % cost‑of‑living adjustment for elected officials (excluding the sheriff) and set ad valorem tax rates of $0.15 per $1,000 for the Extension district and $0.49 per $1,000 for the Library district. The board transferred $481,542 from the General Fund Equipment Reserve to various departments and removed $378,309 of Animal Control funding from the General Fund. All motions were approved, with only two commissioners voting against two items.

• Approved 3 % COLA for elected officials, except sheriff (Trushell, Tepper, Oxley, Minty in favor; DeGroot, Nichols abstained)
• Approved Human Resources budget changes (unanimous)
• Approved Extension Service District budget of $2,500,385 (unanimous)
• Approved Extension Service District ad valorem tax $0.15 per $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Library Service District ad valorem tax $0.49 per $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Library Service District budget of $7,141,685 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $481,542.57 from General Fund Equipment Reserve to multiple funds (unanimous)
• Approved removal of $1.5 million from County Schools fund (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners approved the Klamath County Road Service District budget of $27,110,000 despite one opposition vote. They also approved the Drainage Service District budget of $2,875,000 and a $24 per‑lot assessment tax. The board unanimously eliminated the District Attorney’s Medical Examiner position, saving $85,000, and reduced a Maintenance staff FTE to half‑time.

• Approved Drainage Service District budget $2,875,000 (DeGroot opposed)
• Approved $24 per‑lot assessment tax for Drainage Service District (approved)
• Approved Road Service District budget $27,110,000 (DeGroot opposed)
• Approved elimination of District Attorney Medical Examiner position, saving $85,000 (unanimous)
• Approved reduction of Maintenance Fiscal staff from 1 FTE to 0.5 FTE (approved)
• Confirmed removal of $49,779 building maintenance and repair from Watermaster budget (approved)
• Confirmed removal of $60,366 Corrections Equipment Reserve (approved)

Human Resources

The board approved an amendment to the donation deed so Klamath County Community College can build its childcare facility on its own property and use the donated land for an athletic facility, saving between $0.5 M and $1 M. The board also found Leonard Morgan's dogs guilty of killing livestock and imposed $1,626 in penalties. An indexed principal protection investment plan for county employees was authorized, and a letter of support for the Bonanza Safe Routes to School parking lot paving was signed.

• Approved amendment to donation deed for KCC childcare site swap, saving $0.5‑1 M (unanimous)
• Found Morgan's dogs guilty; imposed $1,626 total civil penalties (unanimous)
• Approved HR Director to sign application for indexed principal protection plan (unanimous)
• Approved signing letter of support for Bonanza Safe Routes to School parking lot paving (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the last meeting. An update on Klamath IDEA was presented, including a request for $15,000 funding that will be reviewed at the Finance meeting on April 30. The board also planned each commissioner’s testimony topics for the upcoming Ways & Means Committee meeting on April 25.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several contracts, a USDA wildlife services agreement, and updates to the county pension plan. They also approved the decertification of the District Attorney Association and adopted bylaws for grant review panels. Four new members were appointed to county advisory boards, with one commissioner abstaining due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved request for proposal from Tyler Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff's online vendor quote for property auction (unanimous)
• Approved decertification of Klamath County District Attorney Association (unanimous) RE2025-017
• Approved amendment to Klamath County Employees' Pension Plan (unanimous) RE2025-018
• Appointed Eric Basangan to Klamath Housing Authority Board (approved; DeGroot abstained)
• Approved agreement with Klamath Falls Farmers’ Market and Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved USDA APHIS Cooperative Agreement #25-7341-6977RA (unanimous)
• Approved bylaws for Economic Development Grant Review Panel (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board unanimously approved a support letter for the Justice Reinvestment Program grant presented by Aaron Hartman. They also unanimously approved a temporary‑hire exception request from Human Resources. The board directed County Counsel to draft a lease agreement for the former OIT Marine Corps site and will revisit the matter in three weeks. The board agreed that Emergency Management will procure equipment under the CWRR Defensible Space Equipment Grant for fuels mitigation.

• Approved minutes from last work session (unanimous)
• Approved support letter for Justice Reinvestment Program grant (unanimous)
• Approved temporary‑hire exception request (unanimous)
• Directed County Counsel to draft lease for memorial site; board will revisit in three weeks (no vote)
• Agreed for Emergency Management to procure equipment under CWRR Defensible Space Equipment Grant (no vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board approved the minutes from the April 1 meeting and a series of contracts and grant agreements. Items included renewing the DarkTrace AI intrusion detection system, an internship partnership with Oregon State University, and multiple water and emergency‑service grants. All actions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved quote and contract to renew DarkTrace AI intrusion detection system (unanimous)
• Approved experiential internship agreement with Oregon State University College of Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved restated sanitary sewerage pump station maintenance agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 termination to Title III Search and Rescue contract (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Domestic Well Financial Assistance Program agreement (unanimous)
• Approved signing of Oregon Department of Agriculture Wolf Depredation Grant (unanimous)
• Approved signing of 2025 Title III Funding Agreements (unanimous)

Human Resources

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It agreed to add a non‑voting youth member to the Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Tourism Grant Review Panel. It adopted a temporary 60‑day vehicle‑security arrangement, storing vehicles at the road shop on weekends and allowing staff to take them home during the week, with a review for a permanent system. It directed staff to obtain quotes for a $100,000 property deductible and to explore self‑insuring lower‑value equipment.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Agreed to add non‑voting youth member to Economic Development Advisory Committee and Tourism Grant Review Panel
• Approved temporary 60‑day vehicle security solution (road shop storage weekends, staff take‑home weekdays)
• Directed staff to obtain quotes for $100,000 property deductible
• Directed staff to review self‑insuring options for lower‑value equipment

Finance

The board reviewed the FY2026 proposed budget, noting $5,096,000 in SRS funds and $2,643,587 from LATCF reserves. A grant program overview highlighted over $15 million in assets and positive survey feedback. Commissioners assigned Jeremy Morris to lead Spence Mountain projects and develop a pre‑budget for a new sub‑department. The board agreed to issue an intent to award and start negotiations with Vendor B for the new finance/HR ERP system.

• Assign Jeremy Morris to lead Spence Mountain projects and prepare a pre‑budget (board agreement)
• Issue intent to award and begin negotiations with Vendor B for the new ERP system (board agreement)

Board of Commissioners

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the March 18 minutes, proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and authorized several procurement actions and agreements. They also appointed a new member to a special road district board and authorized the library director to sign a facilities use agreement with OHSU.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Approved request for quotes for mechanical wheel trencher services on Silver Lake Rd (unanimous)
• Approved request for quotes for concrete sidewalk maintenance on Madison and Patterson Streets (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Cintas floor‑mat quote under Omnia Master Agreement 001299 (unanimous)
• Appointed Matthew Kelley to Klamath Falls Forest Estates Unit 1 Special Road District Board (unanimous)
• Approved signing agreement with Pitney Bowes (unanimous)
• Authorized Library Director to sign facilities use agreement with Oregon Health & Science University (unanimous)