Lincoln County public meetings in 2025

LC5 Meetings

The Lincoln County Citizen Corps Coordinating Council will hold a virtual meeting to review minutes, discuss training and exercise opportunities, and receive updates from volunteer groups including the Medical Reserve Corps and CERT units.

• Review and approval of November 20, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of training and exercise opportunities
• Updates from Medical Reserve Corps and CERT volunteer groups
• Review of annual calendar development
• Election of 2026 officers noted for November

BOC Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will decide on a state of emergency declaration and the 2026 fee schedule. The body will also consider a bond sale for the Lincoln County Commons and a second reading of a parks ordinance.

• Resolution declaring a state of emergency in Lincoln County
• Lincoln County Fee Schedule 2026
• MOU between IHN, Lincoln County, Linn, and Benton County for $2,162,489.71
• Agreement with Agate Architecture, LLC for Olive Street renovation for $55,000
• Grant agreement with IHN Share Initiative for winter shelter funds for $150,000

BOC Meeting

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several contracts and a new fee schedule. The board will also conduct a first reading of an ordinance regarding tobacco, smoke, and nicotine on county property.

• Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for housing placement of manufactured homes: $850,000
• Agreement with Conexion Fenix for Tobacco Prevention and Education Program: $20,000
• First reading of Ordinance 541 regarding tobacco, smoke, and nicotine on county property
• Discussion of the Lincoln County Fee Schedule 2026
• Amendment with Cigna Oregon Newborn Nurse Home Visit Program regarding varying fee rates

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will consider two actions: awarding the request‑for‑proposal for a Commons Project Manager and creating a Gap Funding Committee with an approved funding RFP. The meeting also includes adoption of a consent calendar covering minutes, appointments, license renewals, tax foreclosures, budget resolutions, and various service agreements. Several service agreements are on the agenda, including a $380,766.00 health‑modernization contract with Linn County, a $541,015.20 VA Network performance work statement, and a $113,030.03 financing amendment for public health.

• Award RFP for Commons Project Manager (Decision/Action A)
• Create and appoint Lincoln County Gap Funding Committee and approve its funding RFP (Decision/Action B)
• Agreement between HHS PH and Linn County for IGA 2025‑2027 Biennium, $380,766.00 (07/01/25‑06/30/27)
• VA Network Contracting Office and LC HHS PC CBOC Performance Work Statement, $541,015.20 (12/01/25‑05/31/26)
• Amendment 3 between OHA and HHS IGA financing of PH, $113,030.03 (08/18/25‑12/31/26)

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual special meeting and executive session to discuss possible litigation with the U.S. Coast Guard concerning the decommissioning of Newport Air Station. After the executive session the board will reconvene to consider any related actions. Public comment on the matter will be taken at the end of the meeting.

• Executive Session to discuss possible litigation with US Coast Guard
• Topic: decommissioning of Newport Air Station
• Board may take action related to the litigation after the session
• Virtual meeting via Zoom (registration link provided)
• Public comment accepted at end; sign‑up form due by noon Nov 20

General

The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council will meet virtually to discuss agency impacts regarding ICE at the airport. The body will also review a Community Corrections grant application for the Oregon Department of Education.

• Oregon Department of Education Grant Application for Community Corrections
• Discussion on how ICE at the airport would affect member agencies

LC5 Meetings

The Lincoln County Citizen Corps Coordinating Council will review and approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It will discuss training, exercise, community outreach, and grant/funding opportunities. The council will hold elections for Chair (Sherry Beard) and Vice Chair (David Jamieson). It will also note the need to schedule a bylaws workgroup and develop the annual calendar.

• Election of Chairperson Sherry Beard and Vice Chairperson David Jamieson
• Review and approval of October 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of training opportunities
• Discussion of grant/funding opportunities
• Bylaws update – need to schedule a workgroup

The council approved the October meeting minutes after a motion and second. The group discussed upcoming CERT training, leadership succession, and NOAA tsunami sensor funding, but no formal actions were taken on those topics. They plan to revisit chairperson and bylaws updates in January and discuss the organization’s future in December.

• Approved October meeting minutes (motion passed)

Fair Board

The board will meet to approve the October 9, 2025, meeting minutes. Members may also discuss the board meeting time.

• Approval of October 9, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding board meeting time

The Fair Board approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. The item on changing the board meeting time was tabled until the next meeting. The board then adjourned the session.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled board meeting time item until next meeting
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

ASRC Meetings

The committee is meeting to review FY 25-26 Q1 ASA reports and discuss dispatch reporting issues with County Commissioners. Members will also determine the membership and schedule for the ASA Plan Update Committee.

• Review of FY 25-26 Q1 ASA reports (July-August-September)
• Follow-up on dispatch reporting issues with County Commissioners
• Formation of ASA Plan Update Committee membership and schedule

The committee unanimously approved the August 13 meeting minutes. A new ASA Plan Update Committee was formed, with Chief Ewing and Chief Dahlman volunteering to begin work in January. The committee also agreed to review and incorporate the new OAR and ORS requirements into the ASA plan. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 13 minutes (unanimous)
• Formed ASA Plan Update Committee (Chief Ewing, Chief Dahlman) to start January
• Agreed to review and incorporate new OAR/ORS changes into ASA plan
• Adjourned meeting

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will vote on an order appointing the Board Chair as Acting County Administrator. The meeting also includes adoption of a multi‑jurisdictional natural hazards mitigation plan and approval of several intergovernmental agreements and funding contracts. Additional items on the consent calendar cover public‑health modernization, winter shelter funding, and other service contracts.

• Order appointing the Board Chair as Acting County Administrator (LCC 7.205‑7.245)
• Adoption of the 2025 Lincoln County Multi‑Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
• Amendment between HHS PH and Benton County IGA for PH Modernization – $789,858.00 (07/01/25‑06/30/27)
• Justice Reinvestment Program JRP 27‑19 Grant Agreement
• Agreement between HHS and IHN‑CCO for Emergency Winter Shelter – $150,000.00 (8/1/25‑7/31/26)

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will consider several actions, including adjusting the 2025‑2026 budget, declaring surplus property for sale, legalizing part of South Drift Creek Road, and vacating portions of 9th and C Streets in Yaquina Heights. The meeting also includes a public hearing on budget adjustments and a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for veterans. Additional agenda items cover license renewals, various inter‑governmental agreements, and contract approvals.

• Resolution to legalize a portion of South Drift Creek Road
• Resolution to vacate portions of 9th Street and C Street in Yaquina Heights, Newport
• Resolution adjusting 2025‑2026 adopted budget appropriations
• License issuance to Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge, 3245 N Highway 101, Depoe Bay
• Agreement with Tru‑North for roof repair at Waldport PC clinic, not to exceed $20,155.00

The Board approved a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for veterans. They adopted the consent calendar, which included declaring the Ghost property surplus and approving various board appointments and a liquor license. The Board approved each of the 2025‑2026 budget adjustment resolutions. They also approved an order to legalize a portion of South Drift Creek Road and a resolution to begin a petition to vacate parts of 9th Street and C Street in Yaquina Heights.

• Approved Operation Green Light resolution for veterans (motion carried)
• Adopted consent calendar, including surplus declaration for Ghost property (motion carried)
• Approved appointments to the Property Value Appeals Board, Fair Board, and Housing Authority (motion carried)
• Approved issuance of Oregon Liquor Control Commission license to Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge (motion carried)
• Approved 2025‑2026 budget adjustment resolutions (motions carried)
• Approved order to legalize a portion of South Drift Creek Road (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to initiate petition to vacate portions of 9th Street and C Street in Yaquina Heights (motion carried)

Fair Board

The Lincoln County Fair Board will meet to discuss a recommendation regarding board expansion. The board will also review meeting minutes from September 11, 2025, and receive reports from the Fair Manager and committees.

• Board Expansion Recommendation
• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Fair Manager report
• Committee reports

The board reached consensus to keep the Fair Board at five members for now. The board approved the meeting minutes, with the motion carried. Fair Manager Tower will recommend that the County Commissioners appoint the remaining candidate to the board.

• Maintained board size at five members (consensus)
• Accepted meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Fair Manager to recommend appointment of remaining candidate to County Commissioners

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will adopt a consent calendar that includes multiple contracts and agreements, such as a $380,766 public‑health modernization service with Benton County and a $13,033 roof repair at the Lincoln City shelter. The board will also consider a policy and procedure for federal immigration encounters. A request to legalize a portion of South Drift Creek Road will be discussed.

• IGA between Lincoln County and Benton County for public‑health modernization services – $380,766 (07/01/25‑06/30/27)
• Agreement to repair the roof at the Lincoln City shelter – $13,033 (07/31/25)
• Amendment with VA Network Contracting Office for increased funds – $144,659.75 (09/17/25)
• Agreement with NextDay Animations for reproductive health video creation – $25,773.75 (09/12/25‑09/12/26)
• Request to legalize a portion of South Drift Creek Road (discussion item)

General

The Lincoln County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council is meeting to discuss the 2025-2027 Biennial Plan and the Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan. The body will also review the allocation of funding for non-profit victim of crime service providers.

• Presentation of the 2025-2027 Biennial Plan and Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan
• Allocation of Non-profit Victim of Crime Service Provider Funding
• Funding application from Centro de Ayuda for domestic violence and sexual assault services
• Funding application from The Children's Advocacy Center of Lincoln County
• Review of a $200,000 State Grant-In-Aid Fund and $363,690 Biennial Carryover for contingencies

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and issue an order to execute quit‑claim deeds transferring certain tax‑foreclosed properties to the City of Yachats. The meeting also includes adoption of a consent calendar covering a range of contracts, license denials, and grant amendments. Several health‑service agreements and construction contracts are approved for funding. The board will conclude with public comment and an executive session.

• Public hearing and order to transfer tax‑foreclosed properties to the City of Yachats
• Denial of application for a junk and secondhand dealer license
• Agreement with Little Shepherd Interpreters for translation services at $40 per hour (07/01/25‑06/30/27)
• Roof repair contract for the shelter at 2125 NW Hwy 101 with Tru‑North Construction, not to exceed $39,525
• Nye Front Desk remodel contract with Cross Brothers (Lee Built) for $308,846 using ARPA funds

The Board adopted the consent calendar as presented. It then approved an order to execute quitclaim deeds for certain tax‑foreclosed properties, transferring them to the City of Yachats. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Adopted consent calendar (motion carried)
• Denied application for junk and secondhand dealer license (order issued)
• Approved order for execution of quitclaim deeds to City of Yachats (motion carried)
• Adopted updated FTA Drug & Alcohol Policy (motion carried)

Fair Board

The Lincoln County Fair Board will approve the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting and decide whether to allocate funds for ShoWorks refresher training. The board will also discuss possible expansion of the fair facilities, the upcoming OFA Convention at Washington County Fairgrounds (Oct 16‑18, 2025), and set meeting dates for 2026.

• Approve Lincoln County Fair Board Meeting Minutes 06.12.2025
• Decision on ShoWorks Refresher Training Funding
• Discussion of Fair Board Expansion
• Review OFA Convention – Washington County Fairgrounds 10/16‑18, 2025
• Set Fair Board Meeting Dates for 2026

The board approved the September 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It allocated up to $600 to reimburse Chair Colleen Robert for expenses related to a ShoWorks refresher training in Texas. The board also confirmed that future meetings will continue at 3:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month and that there will be no meeting in December 2025.

• Approved September 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Allocated up to $600 to reimburse Chair for ShoWorks training expenses (motion carried)
• Continued holding meetings at 3:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month (decision agreed)
• No board meeting scheduled for December 2025 (decision agreed)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:03 p.m. (motion carried)

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will adopt a consent calendar including resolutions for overdose awareness and recovery months, and approve multiple contracts for health services, equipment, and tourism.

• Resolution proclaiming September 2025 as National Recovery & Wellbriety Month
• Resolution proclaiming September 2025 as National Suicide Prevention Month
• Contract with Tru-North Roofing Services for $49,993
• Tourism Agreement for FY 2025-2026 with Toledo History Center
• OHA IGA Amendment 10 for BH Services for $1,621,779.59

The commissioners adopted three proclamations recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day, National Recovery & Wellbriety Month, and National Suicide Prevention Month. They adopted the consent calendar, which includes a series of agreements and contracts for health services, staffing, and other county operations. The board also adopted the list of board and committee assignments.

• Adopted International Overdose Awareness Day proclamation (motion carried)
• Adopted National Recovery & Wellbriety Month proclamation (motion carried)
• Adopted National Suicide Prevention Month proclamation (motion carried)
• Adopted consent calendar as presented (motion carried)
• Adopted board and committee assignments (motion carried)

Fair Board

The Lincoln County Fair Board will meet to approve minutes from June 12, 2025. The board will discuss the location for the 2026 fair and the expansion of the Fair Board. There is also a discussion item regarding the OFA Convention at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

• Approval of June 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Fair Board Expansion
• Discussion of 2026 Fair Location
• Discussion of OFA Convention at Washington County Fairgrounds (10/16-18, 2025)

ASRC Meetings

The Lincoln County Ambulance Service Review Committee will approve minutes, hear a guest from Life Flight, and discuss quarterly ASA compliance reports for FY 24‑25 Q3 and Q4. The committee will also receive updates on dispatch reporting issues and the ASA change process, and will review ASA zone maps. Recommendations will be prepared for the Board of Commissioners for the ASA plan review beginning January 2026.

• Review and approve minutes from the May 14 meeting
• Discuss quarterly ASA compliance reports for FY 24‑25 Q3 and Q4
• Receive update on dispatch reporting issues with the Board of Commissioners
• Review ASA zone maps
• Prepare recommendations for the ASA plan review starting January 2026

The Ambulance Service Review Committee passed a motion requiring Pacific West Ambulance and South Lincoln Ambulance to self‑report whenever staffing falls below ASA requirements, with implementation beginning immediately. The committee also approved a new IFR pilot plan for North Lincoln Hospital. No vote counts were recorded in the minutes.

• Motion passed requiring Pacific West Ambulance and South Lincoln Ambulance to self‑report staffing below ASA requirements (implementation immediate)
• Approved new IFR pilot plan for North Lincoln Hospital

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will decide on a five‑year Veterans' Services Operating Local Option Tax presented by the Veteran Services Officer. The board will also consider legalizing portions of North Three Rocks Road and Savage Road. A consent calendar includes lease extensions, software agreements, and grant amendments with specified dollar amounts. Additional items such as tourism agreements, public safety contracts, and grant certifications will be reviewed or discussed.

• Decision on Lincoln County Five‑year Veterans' Services Operating Local Option Tax
• Decision on legalization of portions of North Three Rocks Road and Savage Road
• Lease extension for 315 NE 1st St, Newport (FY25‑26) on consent calendar
• Inovalon software agreement with $975.00 fee (consent calendar)
• Amendment for OHA IGA 26109‑1 funding $53,518.25 for behavioral health clients (consent calendar)

The Board approved the consent calendar as presented. Commissioners voted to place a five‑year veterans’ services operating local‑option tax on the November 4, 2025 ballot. They also approved the legalization of portions of North Three Rocks Road and Savage Road.

• Approved consent calendar (motion carried)
• Placed veteran services tax on Nov 4 2025 ballot (motion carried)
• Legalized portions of North Three Rocks Road and Savage Road (motion carried)

General

The Lincoln County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council will meet to review the 2025-2027 Justice Reinvestment Budget Application and the 2023-2025 report. The body will also discuss proposed budget adjustments for the 2023-2025 JRP Budget.

• Review of 2025-2027 Justice Reinvestment Budget Application
• Review of Justice Reinvestment 2023-2025 Report
• Proposed budget adjustments to 23-25 JRP Budget
• Budget request for Tides/Voyager personnel totaling $487,913.76
• Budget request for Tides housing and facilities totaling $108,002.40

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will vote on a 6.00% rate increase for North Lincoln sanitary services. The meeting also includes several contract and grant approvals, including a $2 million behavioral health grant and multiple tourism promotion agreements. A public hearing will address road legalization and an affordable housing grant.

• North Lincoln Sanitary Rate Review Increase Request of 6.00%
• Grant Agreement for Behavioral Health from OHA, $2 million
• Agreement with Toledo Chamber of Commerce for tourism promotion, $30,000
• Agreement with Waldport Chamber of Commerce for tourism promotion, $30,000
• Agreement with Lincoln County Historical Society for tourism promotion, $280,000

The commissioners approved the consent calendar after correcting legal descriptions. They adopted a 6.00% increase to the North Lincoln Sanitary rate schedule. The board also approved the 2023‑24 audit plan and designated the Lincoln County Leader as the official foreclosure notice publisher. The board directed counsel to draft a formal order for Three Rocks and Savage Roads and agreed to move the affordable housing grant forward.

• Approved consent calendar with corrected legal descriptions (motion carried)
• Approved 6.00% North Lincoln Sanitary rate increase (motion carried)
• Approved 2023‑24 audit plan of action (motion carried)
• Designated Lincoln County Leader as official foreclosure publication (motion carried)
• Directed counsel to prepare formal order for Three Rocks and Savage Roads (consensus)
• Agreed to advance affordable housing grant for wildfire victims (consensus)

LC5 Meetings

The Lincoln County Citizen Corps Coordinating Council will approve May 15 minutes and discuss a series of training webinars, a Coast Guard tabletop exercise, and several community outreach events scheduled for August and September. The meeting also includes updates on CERT grant kits, volunteer group reports, and plans to schedule a bylaws workgroup and an annual calendar.

• Quarterly Region 10 CERT webinars: March 20, June 12, September 25, December 11
• Coast Guard tabletop exercise on September 24
• National Night Out on August 5 and Waldport Preparedness Fair on August 23
• CERT kits delivered to North Lincoln and South Lincoln; LCSD teen CERT kits ordered
• Bylaws update – need to schedule a workgroup

The board decided to move the 25 CERT backpacks to a secondary warehouse and to distribute them on a first‑come, first‑served basis after training and background checks. An action workgroup will be scheduled to review and update the bylaws before the next meeting. Development of the annual calendar was deferred to the next meeting. Planning for leadership elections in early 2025 will begin.

• Store CERT backpacks in secondary warehouse; distribute after training and background checks (decision)
• Schedule bylaws review workgroup and share bylaws copy with minutes (action)
• Defer annual calendar development to next meeting (decision)
• Begin planning for new leadership elections in early 2025 (action)

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will consider a 6.00% rate increase for North Lincoln Sanitary and approve multiple agreements, including software and mobile health service contracts.

• North Lincoln Sanitary Rate Review Increase Request of 6.00%
• Agreement between Public Health and ArcoIris for Mobile Health Services $97,100
• Agreement between Public Health and Conexion Fenix for Mobile Health Services Grant $158,100
• Amendment 1 for HHS and Modio Health Software
• OHA Grant for Public Health via HB 4052 $432,758

The Board adopted the consent calendar as presented. Commissioners approved a drought declaration to inform the state of low water levels and encourage voluntary conservation. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted consent calendar (motion carried)
• Approved drought declaration (motion carried)

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will adopt the FY 2025‑2026 budget for the county and its service districts. The agenda also includes a drought declaration and a public hearing on the budget items. Additional consent‑calendar items involve a special event liquor license for Flying Dutchman Winery, a $10,000 immunization grant, and a lease agreement for a property at 4255 N. Hwy. 101 in Lincoln City.

• Adoption of FY 2025‑2026 Lincoln County budget
• Drought Declaration
• Special event liquor license for Flying Dutchman Winery (July‑Sept 2025)
• Roundhouse Older Adult Immunization Grant – $10,000
• Lease with KemWood at 4255 N. Hwy. 101, Lincoln City

The commissioners adopted resolutions recognizing Probation and Parole Week and National HIV Testing Day. They approved the consent calendar and adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget for Lincoln County and its five service districts. The proposed drought declaration was postponed.

• Adopted Probation and Parole Week resolution (motion carried)
• Adopted National HIV Testing Day resolution (motion carried)
• Adopted consent calendar (motion carried)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 Lincoln County budget (motion carried)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 budgets for Extension Service, Solid Waste, Animal Services, Transportation Services, and Siletz Law Enforcement districts (motion carried)
• Postponed Drought Declaration (matter postponed)

Fair Board

The Lincoln County Fair Board will vote to approve the minutes from its May 8, 2025 meeting. The board will also hear public comments limited to three minutes each and receive reports from the Fair Manager and committees. The agenda lists future meeting dates and notes that there will be no meetings in July or December.

• Approve Lincoln County Fair Board meeting minutes from 05/08/2025
• Hear public comments (up to 3 minutes each)
• Receive reports from the Fair Manager and board committees
• Schedule future meetings: Aug 14, Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13 2025; no meetings in July or December

The board approved the June 8, 2025 Fair Board meeting minutes after a motion by Andrea Summerlin and a second by Todd Butterfield. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will adopt a consent calendar covering multiple contracts and agreements, hold a public hearing on the FY 24‑25 final budget adjustments, and vote on the fee schedule. The board will also discuss an order accepting an annexation petition. Additional reports include a presentation on the 2025 Lincoln County Fair.

• Contract with Howell Rodeo for the 2025 Fair
• Culture Media Solutions Hispanic Outreach Contract $4,000 (dated 05/25/25)
• Agreement with PowerDMS $14,954.92
• LC Empire Painting, Inc. contract for jail exterior painting $109,689
• Contract with Hernandez Construction $7,500

The commissioners adopted the consent calendar and then approved the FY 24-25 final budget adjustments and the fee schedule, each by motion carried. They also approved the order accepting an annexation petition. No public comment was received during the budget hearing.

• Adopted consent calendar (motion carried)
• Approved FY 24-25 final budget adjustments (motion carried)
• Adopted Fee Schedule (motion carried)
• Approved order accepting annexation petition (motion carried)
• Approved $109,689 contract with LC Empire Painting for jail exterior painting (motion carried)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to take action on several district budgets and elected officials' compensation. The body is scheduled to vote on the general Lincoln County Budget and multiple specialized service districts.

• Motion on Elected Officials Compensation
• Motion on Animal Services District Budget
• Motion on Lincoln County Extension Service District Budget
• Motion on Siletz Area Enhanced Law Enforcement District Budget
• Motion on Solid Waste Disposal Service District and Transportation Services District Budgets

The committee approved the Compensation Board's recommendations for elected officials' compensation. It also approved FY 2025-26 budgets and permanent property tax levies for the Animal Services, Extension Service, Solid Waste Disposal, Transportation Services districts, and the overall county budget. All motions carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved elected officials compensation recommendations (effective July 1, 2025)
• Approved Animal Services District FY 2025-26 Budget and $0.11 per thousand tax levy
• Approved Extension Service District FY 2025-26 Budget and $0.0451 per thousand tax levy
• Approved Solid Waste Disposal Service District 2025-26 Budget
• Approved Transportation Services District FY 2025-26 Budget and $0.0974 per thousand tax levy
• Approved Lincoln County FY 2025-26 Budget and $2.8202 per thousand general operations tax levy

General

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The agenda includes a decision item to increase Thompson's Sanitary Service rates by 9%. The board also lists upcoming scheduled meetings and hearings, such as the Siletz Area Enhanced Law Enforcement District hearing on the same day at 6:00 PM.

• Thompson's Sanitary Service Rate Review – proposed 9% increase
• Siletz Area Enhanced Law Enforcement District Hearing – Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• Budget Committee Hearing – Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• Board of Commissioners Meeting – Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Hybrid)
• Board of Commissioners Meeting – Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Hybrid)

Commissioner Miller moved to approve a 9% increase to Thompson's Sanitary Service rate schedule, and Commissioner Chuck seconded the motion. The motion carried, and the rate increase was approved. No other actions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved 9% rate increase for Thompson's Sanitary Service (motion carried)

Siletz Enhanced Law Enforcement District Budget Committee

The Siletz Area Enhanced Law Enforcement District Budget Committee will present its FY 2025‑2026 budget and take public comment. Committee members will elect a chair and vice chair. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adopt the proposed budget.

• Election of committee chair and vice chair
• Presentation of FY 2025‑2026 budget by Lt. Karl Vertner
• Public comment (limit 3 minutes per speaker)
• Motion to adopt the Siletz Area Enhanced Law Enforcement District budget
• Adjournment

The committee amended the FY 2025‑26 budget to add an overtime line item capped at $5,000 and to increase the National Night Out line item by $2,500. The amended budget was then approved. A property tax levy of $1.31 per $1,000 of assessed value was authorized for the 2025‑26 tax year.

• Amended budget to create overtime line item not to exceed $5,000 (motion carried)
• Amended budget to add $2,500 to National Night Out line item (motion carried)
• Approved the FY 2025‑26 budget as amended (motion carried)
• Authorized a property tax levy at $1.31 per $1,000 of assessed value for tax year 2025‑26 (motion carried)

General

The Solid Waste Consortium will review 2024 financial assurance and bills. Members will discuss property maintenance planning, a new pump study, and pumping contractors. The meeting may include a tour of the Agate Beach Landfill.

• 2024 Financial Assurance Update
• Review of bills
• Maintenance planning and new pump study plan
• Pumping contractor discussion
• Agate Beach Landfill tour

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will adopt a consent calendar covering minutes, appointments, license applications, and various agreements. The meeting includes a decision/action item on rate increase requests for Dahl Disposal (5.52%) and Thompson's Sanitary Service (11.1%). A proposed fee schedule will be presented for discussion. A public hearing and other reports are also scheduled.

• Dahl Disposal rate review increase request of 5.52%
• Thompson's Sanitary Service rate review increase request of 11.1%
• Seal Rock Market application for a new OLCC license
• Mad Dog Events application for special event OLCC licenses for 5 events (May‑Sept 2025)
• Proposed fee schedule presented by County Counsel

The commissioners adopted a resolution declaring June 12, 2025 Women Veterans Day. They approved a 5.52% rate increase for Dahl Disposal. They approved a motion to limit Thompson's Sanitary Service rate increase to within 85% of its operating ratio. The proposed fee schedule was postponed for a decision at the June 4 meeting.

• Adopted resolution declaring June 12, 2025 Women Veterans Day (motion carried)
• Adopted consent calendar as presented (motion carried)
• Approved 5.52% rate increase for Dahl Disposal (motion carried)
• Approved motion to limit Thompson's Sanitary Service rate increase to within 85% of operating ratio (motion carried)
• Deferred decision on proposed fee schedule to June 4 meeting

Budget Committee

The Lincoln County Budget Committee will hear presentations on the FY 2025‑2026 budgets for the Transit Service District and the Solid Waste Disposal Service District. The committee will discuss the County Public Works Department and will accept public comments. The meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

• Presentation of Lincoln County Transit Service District FY 2025‑2026 budget by Cynda Bruce, Transit Director
• Presentation of Lincoln County Solid Waste Disposal Service District FY 2025‑2026 budget by Mikel Diwan, Public Works Director, and Paul Seitz, Solid Waste
• Discussion of Lincoln County Public Works Department presented by Mikel Diwan, Director
• Public comment period (comments limited to 3 minutes each)

The committee heard budget presentations from the Transit Service District, Solid Waste Disposal District, and Public Works Department. No public comments were received. The meeting was adjourned without any approvals, denials, or votes on items.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will elect its officers and receive a budget message from the Finance Director. The body will review compensation recommendations and discuss the Information Technology Department. Public comment will be taken on the FY 2025–2026 budgets for the Extension Service District and Animal Services District.

• Election of Budget Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Compensation Review Board recommendations
• FY 2025–2026 Extension Service District Budget public comment
• FY 2025–2026 Animal Services District Budget public comment
• Lincoln County Information Technology Department discussion

The Budget Committee elected Tom Fullmer as Chair and Commissioner Chuck as Vice Chair, with both motions carried. Finance Director Lennon Pierce presented the FY 2025‑2026 budget overview, including a 10% cut to Materials and Services. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

• Tom Fullmer elected Chair (motion carried)
• Commissioner Chuck elected Vice Chair (motion carried)

LC5 Meetings

The LC5 council will review and decide how to allocate a $5,000 grant for CERT kits after receiving total requests of $6,023 from North Lincoln, South Lincoln, and the Lincoln County School District. The agenda also lists upcoming training webinars, teen certification events, and a brainstorming session for the "Be Two Weeks Ready" outreach program. Additional items include volunteer needs for a teen certification class on May 16 at Yaquina View Elementary School and updates on bylaws and the annual calendar.

• Decision on CERT kits funding: total requests $6,023, grant amount $5,000
• Quarterly Region 10 CERT Promising Practices webinars (Q1 March 20, Q2 June 12, Q3 Sept 25, Q4 Dec 11)
• Teen CERT skills certification events at Toledo HS (May 20), Taft HS (May 23), Waldport HS (May 27) and county‑wide May 16 event
• "Be Two Weeks Ready" program rollout brainstorming session
• Volunteer need for all‑day Teen CERT class on May 16 at Yaquina View Elementary School

The council held a virtual meeting on May 15, 2025, with representatives from various CERT groups and agency partners. The only formal vote was the motion to adjourn, which was carried. The council discussed upcoming events, communication technology tests, volunteer updates, and planned future actions such as bylaws revision and leadership elections, but no approvals or denials were recorded.

• Adjournment motion carried

ASRC Meetings

The Lincoln County Ambulance Service Review Committee will review minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting and discuss quarterly ASA reports for January‑March 2025, including a concern about Life Flight. The committee will receive an update on Board of Commissioners communications, noting Walter Chuck has replaced Kaety Jacobsen as Commissioner. Members will consider appointing a replacement for Chief Robeson on the Compliance Reporting Sub‑committee and will plan next steps for the ASA plan renewal beginning January 2026.

• Review and approve minutes from the 2/12/2025 meeting
• Quarterly ASA reports for Jan–Mar 2025, including Life Flight concern
• BOC communications update: Walter Chuck replaces Kaety Jacobsen as Commissioner
• ASA compliance reporting: quarterly response times Jan–Mar 2025
• Consider selecting a replacement for Chief Robeson on the Compliance Reporting Sub‑committee

The ASRC approved the minutes from February 12, 2025. The committee selected Chief Dave Lapof to replace Chief Robeson on the Compliance Reporting Sub‑committee. It recorded a lack of quorum for the November 13, 2024 minutes and noted a commissioner staffing change. Action items include forwarding a concern to Life Flight and following up on dispatch reporting.

• Approved minutes for 2/12/2025
• Noted lack of quorum for 11/13/24 minutes; minutes not approved
• Selected Chief Dave Lapof to replace Chief Robeson on Compliance Reporting Sub‑committee
• Updated commissioner roster: Walter Chuck replaced Kaety Jacobsen
• Forwarded ASRC concern to Life Flight and invited them to next meeting
• Agreed to follow up with County Commissioners on dispatch reporting issues
• Emergency Management to work with County GIS on ASA zone map requirements
• Coordinate with WVCC for standardized reporting solution

Fair Board

The Lincoln County Fair Board will meet to approve the minutes from their April 10, 2025 meeting and receive reports from the Fair Manager and committee members.

• Approval of Fair Board Minutes 04.10.2025
• Fair Manager Report
• Committee Reports

BOC Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review requested rate increases from Dahl Disposal and Thompson's Sanitary Service. The meeting also includes the adoption of a consent calendar featuring various county agreements and personnel recognitions.

• Dahl Disposal rate review increase request of 5.52%
• Thompson's Sanitary Service rate review increase request of 11.1%
• Waldport Easement Agreement regarding Crestline Drive
• MOU between City of Newport and Lincoln County Solid Waste District
• MassMutual Group Insurance Proposal for County of Lincoln

The Board adopted a mental‑health awareness proclamation and approved the consent calendar, both by motions that carried. Several agreements and amendments were executed, including a mental‑health promotion amendment, a solid‑waste MOU, and a Waldport easement. Rate‑increase requests from Dahl Disposal and Thompson's Sanitary Service were noted for decision at the May 21 meeting.

• Adopted Mental Health Awareness Proclamation (motion carried)
• Adopted consent calendar (motion carried)
• Executed Mental Health Promotion and Prevention Agreement Amendment #1
• Executed MOU between City of Newport and Lincoln County Solid Waste District
• Executed OEM 22-213 Reinstatement and Amendment
• Executed Western Title Lease 3rd Amendment
• Executed Waldport Easement Agreement re Crestline Drive

General

The Lincoln County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council will hold a virtual meeting to discuss an Oregon Health Authority initiative regarding pre-release Medicaid coverage for incarcerated persons. The agenda includes a member update and the approval of January 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of January 2025 meeting minutes
• Oregon Health Authority Initiative for Pre-release Medicaid Coverage
• Member Updates
• Next meeting scheduled for July 25, 2025

General

The Lincoln County Solid Waste Consortium will continue its budget hearing, hear public input, and discuss the budget before a motion to adopt the budget resolution is taken. The meeting also includes discussion of property and building maintenance, including a new pump study and contractor considerations. Additional items are a review of bills and an Agate Beach Landfill tour, weather permitting.

• Motion to adopt the Solid Waste Consortium budget resolution
• Open public hearing on the budget
• Maintenance planning for property and buildings, including new pump study and contractor discussion
• Review of bills
• Agate Beach Landfill tour (weather permitting)

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to receive the 2025‑26 County Assessment Function Funding Assistance (CAFFA) grant. The meeting also includes adoption of a consent calendar with several contract awards, jurisdictional road transfers, and intergovernmental agreements. Commissioners will discuss board and committee assignments and may hear public comments. The session ends with an executive session before adjourning.

• Decision on 2025‑26 County Assessment Function Funding Assistance (CAFFA) Grant Resolution
• Order awarding contract for Commons Demolition Services to Table Mountain Forestry LLC
• Order for jurisdictional transfer of certain county roads to the City of Yachats
• Intergovernmental agreement with OSU Extension Service for Lincoln County Fair (FY 23‑24 to 25‑26)
• Commission appointments, including Fullmer to the Budget Committee and Pierce to multiple district budget officer roles

The commissioners adopted resolutions for National Therapy Animal Day and Vietnamese‑American Remembrance Day. They accepted the consent calendar, which included the Commons demolition contract. The board approved the 2025‑26 CAFFA grant resolution and updated Order #02‑25‑062. Several contracts and appointments were also approved.

• Adopted National Therapy Animal Day resolution (motion carried)
• Adopted Vietnamese‑American Remembrance Day proclamation (motion carried)
• Accepted consent calendar, including demolition contract for the Commons (motion carried)
• Approved 2025‑26 County Assessment Function Funding Assistance (CAFFA) grant resolution (motion carried)
• Updated Order #02‑25‑062: removed paragraph 3, set expiration July 15 (motion carried, Miller voted against)
• Awarded Commons demolition services contract to Table Mountain Forestry LLC (motion carried)
• Approved jurisdictional transfer of certain county roads to City of Yachats (motion carried)
• Appointed Pierce to multiple budget officer positions (motion carried)

Fair Board

The Lincoln County Fair Board will consider and vote on the minutes from its March 13, 2025 meeting. After the minutes, the board will open a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. The board will also receive reports from the Fair Manager and committees and discuss possible future topics.

• Approve Lincoln County Fair Board Minutes from 03.13.2025

The board approved the meeting minutes as presented. The meeting was then adjourned. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will adopt a consent calendar of routine items and consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sheriff's Office for emergency management. The board will also award contracts to Table Mountain and a bond advisory firm.

• MOU between BOC and Sheriff's Office for Emergency Management
• Order awarding Commons Contract to Table Mountain
• Order awarding Bond Advisory Services
• Jurisdictional transfer of certain county roads to the City of Yachats
• License application for Wine Fauve at Salishan

General

The Lincoln County Solid Waste Consortium meeting will review and discuss its budget, including a public hearing and a motion to adopt a budget resolution. Committee members will receive updates on financial assurance and review pending bills. The board will also discuss property and building maintenance issues such as a new pump study and the closing of the Baler Building contract.

• Motion to adopt budget resolution (Resolution copy available)
• Financial Assurance Update
• Review of Bills
• Maintenance of Property and Buildings – new pump study and pumping contractor discussion
• Agate Beach Landfill tour (weather permitting)

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a short-term license moratorium. The meeting also includes the approval of consent calendar items, including minutes, appointments, and several contracts.

• Short-Term License Moratorium
• Planning Commission Reappointment
• MOU Linn PH - Final 24-0298
• Contract for Devo Log Management
• Green Light Agreement re Animal Shelter

The Board approved the consent calendar after a motion was carried. Commissioners voted to cap short‑term rental licenses at the current level and directed staff to evaluate the cap and adjust as needed. The short‑term rental moratorium will expire at the end of March. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved consent calendar (motion carried)
• Cap short‑term rental licenses at current level; moratorium to expire end of March (motion carried)

Fair Board

The Lincoln County Fair Board will appoint Colleen Robert as Chair and elect a Vice‑Chair. The board will also approve the minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting. Public comment will be allowed for up to three minutes per speaker, and the board will receive reports from the Fair Manager, committees, and an update on the Commons.

• Appoint Colleen Robert as Chair
• Election of Vice‑Chair
• Approve Lincoln County Fair Board minutes from 02.13.2025
• Fair Manager Report
• Committee Reports and Commons update

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will adopt a consent calendar covering minutes, appointments, license renewals, tax foreclosures and budget resolutions. It will also execute several documents, including a grant award and a property‑tax exemption for the nonprofit low‑income housing project Fisterra Gardens. A public hearing will be held, and the board will discuss a proposed short‑term rental moratorium presented by County Counsel Kristin Yuille.

• Adopt consent calendar (minutes 02/19/2025, commission appointments, license renewals, tax foreclosure Senter Deed, general budget resolutions)
• Execute BH IHN CCO Share Initiative Grant (approved, dated 02.18.25)
• Adopt exemption from property tax for nonprofit Low Income Housing – Fisterra Gardens
• Address surplus and purchase of county vehicles and equipment
• Discuss short‑term rental moratorium presented by County Counsel Kristin Yuille

LC5 Meetings

The Lincoln County Citizen Corps Coordinating Council (LC5) will discuss grant and funding opportunities for CERT kits, including cost research and vendor options. Members will also review training classes, volunteer certification events, and a proposed bylaws workgroup. The meeting will note upcoming training dates and a need for volunteers for a teen CERT certification class on May 16.

• CERT kits cost options presented with vendors (e.g., Stop the Bleed, Burn, Sam Splint) and unit prices ranging from $11.64 to $65.00 per item
• CERT reflective vest purchase options listed with prices from $6.80 to $65.00 per vest
• Training opportunities: Radio class; CERT class in South Lincoln April 4‑6 at Oregon Coast Community College in Waldport; weekly CERT basic training in Lincoln City April 10‑May 31
• Volunteer need: Teen CERT all‑day certification class scheduled for May 16 at Yaquina View Elementary School
• Bylaws update workgroup to be scheduled as an action item

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will adopt its consent calendar, consider final statements from candidates for a commissioner vacancy, and hold a second reading of Ordinance #540 that creates a special property tax assessment for wildfire rebuild. A discussion item will address a request to legalize North Three Rocks Road and Savage Road. Several service agreements and contracts, including a map printer/plotter for the Assessor and a copier lease, are listed for execution.

• Second reading of Ordinance #540 Wildfire Rebuild Special Property Tax Assessment
• Final statements from candidates for a commissioner vacancy appointment
• Request to legalize North Three Rocks Road and Savage Road
• Service agreement approval for new map printer/plotter – Assessor
• Pacific Office Automation copier lease execution

Fair Board

The Lincoln County Fair Board will vote to approve the meeting minutes from January 9, 2025. The board will then open a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. Afterwards, the fair manager and committee reports will be presented, and the board may discuss future topics.

• Approval of Fair Board Minutes 01.09.2025
• Public comment (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Fair Manager Report
• Committee Reports

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to interview candidates for an open commissioner seat, using two interview panels. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment, and provides dates for upcoming hybrid board meetings. No public comment will be taken at this session.

• Interviews for commissioner vacancy – Panel 1
• Interviews for commissioner vacancy – Panel 2
• Schedule of upcoming Board of Commissioners meetings (Feb 19, Mar 5, Mar 19, Apr 2, 2025)
• No live constituent input will be taken at this meeting

ASRC Meetings

The Ambulance Service Review Committee will approve minutes from previous meetings, discuss quarterly ASA performance reports, and receive updates on bylaws and compliance reporting. The committee will also begin the review of the Lincoln County ASA plan in January 2026 and prepare recommendations for the Board of Commissioners.

• Approve minutes for 8/14/24 and note lack of quorum for 11/13/24
• Quarterly ASA reports covering Nov 2024‑Jan 2025, Jul‑Oct 2024, Apr‑Jun 2024, and Jan‑Mar 2024
• Update on ASRC bylaws (BOC communications)
• ASA compliance reporting: quarterly response times, WVCC summary, South Lincoln Ambulance report
• Begin ASA plan review in Jan 2026 and forward recommendations to the Board of Commissioners

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will conduct the first reading of Ordinance #540, which creates a special property tax for wildfire rebuilding. They will also consider resolutions to adjust the 2024‑2025 adopted budget. Additional items include a transfer of road jurisdiction to the City of Yachats and updates on community development grants and the animal shelter construction timeline.

• First Reading of Ordinance #540 Wildfire Rebuild Special Property Tax Assessment
• Resolutions Adjusting the 2024‑2025 Adopted Budget Appropriations
• Order Initiating Proceedings to Transfer Jurisdiction Over Certain Roads to the City of Yachats
• Discussion of Community and Economic Development Grants
• Report on Project Timelines for Animal Shelter Construction

General

The Lincoln County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council will consider a budget adjustment request for the Justice Reinvestment Program, covering the CJC‑23/25 Tides/Voyager and Downward Departure grant programs. Council members will vote on the proposed changes to line‑item funding, which include increases and decreases ranging from $3,000 to $76,706. The meeting also includes approval of the November 2024 meeting minutes and member updates.

• Budget adjustment for Sr Probation Tech: $244,335.60 reduced to $216,335.60
• Management budget cut: $160,986.48 reduced to $78,986.48
• PPO funding increased to $223,745.48 for 1.0 FTE
• Tides Housing Furniture/Appliances increased to $76,706.00
• Downward Departure Program DDA reduced to $296,094.00

General

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will consider a Courthouse Space Needs Assessment presented by County Administrator Tim Johnson. No formal actions or votes are listed for this agenda item. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Courthouse Space Needs Assessment – presentation by County Administrator Tim Johnson

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will adopt a consent calendar covering multiple service agreements, hear a public hearing on American Tower property tax refunds, and discuss budget matters. The meeting includes a presentation of the Mid‑Year Budget Report and FY 24‑25 budget amendments. Commissioners will take the first reading of Ordinance #540, which creates a special property tax assessment for wildfire rebuild.

• Adopt consent calendar items such as Kenny's Custom Painting Agreement for interior painting at the HHS Facility
• First reading of Ordinance #540 Wildfire Rebuild Special Property Tax Assessment
• Mid‑Year Budget Report presented by County Administrator Tim Johnson
• FY 24‑25 Lincoln County Budget Amendments presented by Assistant Finance Director Deanna Gravelle and Budget Analyst Renee Card
• American Tower Property Tax Refunds for account numbers U515080, U516236, U519483, U519484, U528014 presented by the Assessor and Treasurer

Fair Board

The Lincoln County Fair Board will meet to elect officers, select meeting dates, and review minutes from December 12, 2024. The agenda also includes reports from the Fair Manager and committees.

• Election of Officers
• Selection of Meeting Dates
• Review of Fair Board Minutes 12.12.2024
• Fair Manager Report
• Committee Reports

BOC Meeting

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will conduct second readings on Ordinance #538, amending the county code on administration and declaring an emergency, and Ordinance #539, establishing fees for certain county road right‑of‑way uses. The meeting will also adopt a consent calendar covering minutes, appointments, license renewals, tax foreclosures, budget resolutions, and several service contracts. A public hearing is scheduled, and staff will report on the 2025 Lincoln County Fair planning and animal shelter construction timelines.

• Second Reading of Ordinance #538 – amendment to Lincoln County Code chapter one and emergency declaration
• Second Reading of Ordinance #539 – amendment to Lincoln County Code chapter 6.310 to set fees for county road right‑of‑way uses
• Abandoned RV Removal Services Contract with North Lincoln Sanitary Service (ARPA)
• Agreement with TK Elevator for South Courthouse Elevators (ARPA Plus)
• Contract with Froelich Engineers for Seismic Study (ARPA)