Morrow County, Oregon

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued hearing regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a 43-acre aggregate site. The body will also hold a work session to discuss commercial trucking businesses in residential zones.

• Continued Hearing AC-168-26: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to add a Goal 5 Significant Resource (aggregate site) on Tax Lot 1300, Map 2S28E Section 21
• Work session on commercial trucks in Residential Zones

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a land use hearing. The session focuses on a Transportation System Plan Amendment regarding the Tower Road Interchange Area Management Plan.

• TSP-164-26: Tower Road Interchange Area Management Plan Transportation System Plan Amendment

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The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda that includes approval of Amendment No. 3 for the Rock Crushing Services Agreement at the Dougherty Pit. Business items include a resident workshop on an industrial and data‑center development, the election and allocation of Secure Rural Schools payments, and a request to donate capital improvements to the fairgrounds. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a real‑property transaction, followed by signing of documents.

• Approval of Amendment No. 3 – Rock Crushing Services Agreement, Dougherty Pit
• Consideration of Industrial/Data Center Development Resident Workshop
• Election and Allocation for Secure Rural Schools Payments
• Request to Donate Capital Improvements to Fairgrounds
• Executive session to negotiate a real‑property transaction

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider an intergovernmental agreement with ODOT to fund an update to the Morrow County Transportation System Plan. Other business includes approval of a new dump truck purchase, a right-of-way dedication on Kunze Lane, and discussion of interim fair manager coverage. The meeting also features quarterly and monthly reports from several departments.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with ODOT for Transportation Growth Management program funding
• Purchase of one 2027 Western Star 47X dump truck for Road Department
• Kunze Lane Right-Of-Way Dedication
• Consideration of process for Interim Fair Manager Coverage
• Amended Restated 2025-2027 IGA for financing public health services

Fair Board

The Fair Board will review minutes and receive reports from 4-H, maintenance, and the county administrator. They will discuss fair updates including ribbon delivery, contracts for judges/entertainment/vendors, and the premium book. New business includes transit roles and costs, sheriff's office traffic control for August 18-19, Amazon grant status for bleacher rental, camping prices/contracts, set-up day plan, and recruitment of superintendents and volunteers.

• Sheriff's Office traffic control for Aug. 18 (8-9am, 5-7pm) and Aug. 19 (6-10am)
• Amazon grant status for bleacher rental plan
• Need for superintendents: Creative Kids (2), Horticulture (1), Floriculture (1)
• Contract updates for food vendors, service providers, entertainment, judges
• Volunteer opportunities with Umatilla Electric and Amazon for fair setup and events

The Fair Board approved extending the auxiliary board to six members, consisting of four adults and two students. The meeting also included reports on 4‑H activities, maintenance, grants, and various fair‑related discussions, but no other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved extension of auxiliary board to six members (4 adults, 2 students)

Clean Water Consortium

This is a routine meeting of the Morrow County Clean Water Consortium, mostly procedural. The board will consider approving minutes, an invoice, and a managing director report. The main business item is a vote on authorizing a transfer of SEP (State Environmental Protection?) funds.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Approval of an invoice (no amount specified)
• Managing Director report
• SEP Funds Transfer Authorization (no amount specified)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider vacation of Spur Loop Road, legalization of portions of Immigrant Lane and Morgan Road, and approval of a contract amendment for rock crushing services. The board will also discuss the Oregon Idaho border.

• Vacation of Spur Loop Road
• Legalization of Immigrant Lane and Morgan Road
• Approval of rock crushing services contract amendment
• Approval of plat partition — Cleaver LP
• Oregon Idaho Border Discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review recommended actions regarding tax foreclosed properties.

• Discussion on Tax Foreclosed Properties - Review Recommended Actions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on a management plan for the Tower Road Interchange and two land use requests. These include a home occupation permit for firearm storage and a proposal for an aggregate rock quarry.

• Adoption of Tower Road Interchange Area Management Plan (IAMP) and related zoning amendments
• CUP-S-398-26: Home Occupation permit for firearms storage at Tax Lot 701, Map 3S25E
• AC-168-26: Proposed Comprehensive Plan change for a 43-acre aggregate rock quarry at Tax Lot 1300, Map 2S28E

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider a budget and appropriations adjustment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and approve routine consent agenda items including SAIF workers' compensation insurance renewal and a property/liability insurance proposal for FY2027. The meeting is largely administrative with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Budget & Appropriations Adjustment for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026 (presented by Kevin Ince)
• SAIF Workers Compensation Insurance Renewal Policy: 12261
• Property and Liability Insurance Proposal FY2027

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings to adopt the FY2026-27 budget and a supplemental budget for FY2025-26. They will also consider several consent agenda items, including a subdivision plat, a grant amendment, and a payment for the circuit courthouse project. Other business includes a right-of-way dedication for Spur Loop Road, approval of Community Assistance Grant distributions, and a funding request from the Morrow Soil & Water Conservation District.

• FY2026-27 Morrow County Budget Hearing & Adoption
• FY2025-26 Supplemental Budget Hearing & Adoption
• Boardman Station Subdivision Plat
• Payment Authorization for Bouten Construction Circuit Courthouse Project Invoice L-145-9
• Spur Loop Rd. Right of Way Dedication

Fair Board

The Fair Board is meeting to coordinate staffing and logistics for the upcoming fair. Discussions include catering for the Wednesday night dinner, the Wrangler's agreement, and recruiting superintendents and volunteers.

• Review of catering options for Wednesday Night Dinner
• Discussion of Wrangler's Agreement for future seasons
• Recruitment of superintendents for Creative Kids, Horticulture, and Floriculture
• Coordination of volunteers from Amazon and Umatilla Electric
• Confirmation of amended By-Laws approved by the Board of Commissioners on June 3, 2026

Parks Committee

The committee will review updates on the Parks Master Plan, the ATV Ordinance, and the TLT tax. Members will also discuss adding a committee secretary and filling termed seats.

• ATV Ordinance review and planned mapping
• Parks Master Plan grant status
• TLT or TID tax creation discussion
• ResNexus credit card processor status
• Termed committee member seats

The committee established a new sub committee to review RFPs and the future Parks Master Plan. Members of the new sub committee include Mike Gorman, Kirsti Cason, George Shimer, Greg Close, and Sheryll Bates.

• Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes with a date correction
• Formed Parks Master Plan Sub Committee (Gorman, Cason, Shimer, Close, Bates)

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will hold a regular meeting to consider approving invoices, the May financial report, and minutes. Business items include updates on the Managing Director report, the Roadmap Project, and the West Glen Project—including an Intergovernmental Agreement and scope of work. The board will also discuss advisory board responsibilities, a request to amend the mission statement, and a letter to the City of Boardman. Public comment will be heard.

• Approval of invoices and May financial report
• West Glen Project: IGA and scope of work discussion
• Request to amend consortium mission statement
• Letter to the City of Boardman
• The Roadmap Project update

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss department reports and a consent agenda including an amendment to an Oregon Health Authority intergovernmental agreement and a courthouse funding agreement. Business items include approval of a financial policy, an out-of-cycle full-time equivalent request for the finance department, an annual water resources presentation, ratification of updated Fair Board bylaws, a Lake Penland Corporation road request, and ratification of an airport improvement grant contract. The board will also hold three executive sessions on employment, labor negotiations, and exempt matters.

• Eighth amendment to Oregon Health Authority IGA #185824 for public health services financing
• Morrow County Courthouse Master Funding Agreement
• Financial Policy Approval
• Out-of-Cycle FTE Request - Finance Department
• Lake Penland Corporation Road Request

Planning Commission

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The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider authorizing a payment of $537,178.50 for a commercial loan with Zions Bank. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Bartholomew Building in Heppner.

• Payment authorization for Zions Bank commercial loan ($537,178.50)
• Meeting held at Bartholomew Building, 110 N. Court Street, Heppner
• Public comment available via Zoom and in-person

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review the proposed FY2026-27 budget across multiple county departments. The committee will discuss the budget and may vote to approve it.

• Election of Budget Committee Chairperson & Secretary
• Review of FY2026-27 Proposed Budget for General Government, Transportation, and Public Safety
• Review of FY2026-27 Proposed Budget for Health & Human Services, Education, and Public Works
• Review of FY2026-27 Proposed Budget for Community and Economic Development and Culture & Recreation

Board of Commissioners

The board will hear routine monthly and quarterly reports from Sheriff, Emergency Management, Planning, Weed, Treasurer, and County Administrator. Under consent agenda, they will consider approving minutes, a wolf depredation compensation grant, a victim notification system agreement, a construction payment for circuit court, and mediation services. Business items include a presentation on the Color of Water Bill, OSU Extension annual report, vector control report, and a proposal to apply for Rural Health Transformation Program grant. An executive session is scheduled for employment matters.

• Wolf Depredation Compensation Grant Agreement ODA-1697-GR
• Payment authorization L-145-8 to Bouten Construction for Circuit Court Construction
• Proposal to submit Rural Health Transformation Program Grant application
• Presentation on Color of Water Bill by NOWA
• Appointment change for Morrow County At-Large position on NEACT

The board unanimously approved the appointment of Jacob Cain as Morrow County’s at‑large voting member on the Northeast Area Commission on Transportation, with Tim Helbig as alternate. It also authorized the County Attorney to offer a Deputy District Attorney position and approved hiring a Deputy Sheriff Advanced. The invoice to Bouten Construction for circuit courthouse work was approved, and the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment removing item 6d (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, removing March 18 minutes and payment authorization (unanimous)
• Approved invoice L-145-8 to Bouten Construction for circuit courthouse (unanimous)
• Released Mark Patton and appointed Jacob Cain as NEACT voting member, Tim Helbig as alternate (unanimous)
• Authorized District Attorney to offer Deputy District Attorney position (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Deputy Sheriff Advanced (unanimous)

Fair Board

The Morrow County Fair Board will consider a vote to approve new by‑laws, which will replace the by‑laws adopted on December 18, 2024. The board will also discuss traffic‑control support from the MCSO, a future Wrangler’s Agreement, and vote on poster contest submissions. Additional items include selecting a caterer and entertainment for the Wednesday night dinner and reviewing the Fair Management Agreement.

• Approve New By‑Laws – board vote and subsequent submission to the Board of Commissioners
• Traffic Control – coordinate dates and times of MCSO coverage
• Wrangler’s Agreement – discussion of future terms
• Poster Contest – vote on submitted posters
• Fair Management Agreement – review and discussion

Clean Water Consortium

The Clean Water Consortium Board will review and approve routine items on the consent agenda, including invoices and the monthly financial report. It will hear the Managing Director’s report, an update on the Amazon settlement, and consider the FY 2027 budget. The board will also consider a resolution to adopt a public records policy. The meeting includes time for other business and public comment.

• Approval of invoices (consent agenda)
• Monthly financial report (consent agenda)
• Amazon settlement update
• FY 2027 budget
• Resolution for public records policy

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hear a presentation on introducing a Transient Lodging Tax/Tourism Improvement District and discuss holding a public forum on industrial development in unincorporated county land. Both items are under consideration only; no final decisions are scheduled at this work session.

• Presentation and consideration of a Transient Lodging Tax/Tourism Improvement District
• Discussion and consideration of a public forum for industrial development in unincorporated county land

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a procurement determination for an emergency dispatch recording system. The board is also reviewing several contracts, including a transit van purchase and a drinking water roadmap project amendment.

• Public hearing for Recording & Event Logging System Upgrade for Emergency Dispatch
• Contract award to Schetky Northwest Sales for one ADA Accessible Transit Van
• Amendment to Ordinance MC-03-06 regarding the Morrow County Solid Waste Management Plan
• Budget and contract amendment with GSI Water Solutions, Inc. for the Morrow Umatilla Drinking Water Roadmap Project
• Kunze Right-Of-Way Dedication

The Morrow County Board unanimously approved a special procurement to upgrade the emergency dispatch recording and event‑logging system, authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to proceed with Umatilla County. The Board also approved a right‑of‑way dedication on Kunze Road, raised the county liability insurance deductible to $50,000, and approved a grant application for a public‑transit pilot. Additional actions included a budget transfer, a solid‑waste ordinance amendment, a remote‑work exception for a Deputy District Attorney, and hiring a new patrol deputy.

• Approved special procurement for emergency dispatch & event logging system upgrade (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to sign contracts for the procurement (unanimous)
• Approved right‑of‑way dedication of Kunze Ln section (unanimous)
• Approved transition to $50,000 per‑occurrence liability insurance deductible (unanimous)
• Approved grant application for Morrow County Public Transit pilot project (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment transferring appropriations from contingency fund (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending the Solid Waste Management Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized remote‑work exception for Deputy District Attorney (unanimous)

ASA Advisory Committee

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Morrow County Ambulance Service Area Advisory Committee. The agenda includes public comment, adoption of the current agenda, approval of minutes from October 2025 and January 2026, and provider reports from Boardman Fire Rescue District (Northern area) and Morrow County Health District (Northeast and Southern areas). No new business, ordinances, or financial decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes: October 28, 2025 and January 27, 2026
• Northern Ambulance Service Area Report from Boardman Fire Rescue District
• Northeast and Southern Service Area Report from Morrow County Health District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the Tower Road Interchange Area Management Plan (IAMP). This action involves amendments to the County Comprehensive Plan and the creation of an IAMP Overlay Zone. The commission will also hold a work session regarding commercial trucking businesses in residential zones.

• Public hearing for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendment TSP-164-26
• Proposed adoption of the Tower Road Interchange Area Management Plan (IAMP)
• Proposed creation of the IAMP Overlay Zone (Section 3.125)
• Zoning Map Amendment for the Tower Road Interchange area
• Work session on commercial trucking businesses in residential zones

Compensation Board

The Morrow County Compensation Board will review current pay scales, benefits, and historical adjustments for elected officials and county employees. It will examine comparable compensation from other counties and discuss specific positions including commissioners, assessor, clerk, justice of the peace, sheriff, and treasurer. The board will then consider and possibly recommend adjustments to compensation.

• Review of current elected official pay scale and historical adjustments
• Review of current county employee pay scales and benefits
• Comparable compensation information from other counties
• Discussion of compensation for each elected position: Commissioners, Assessor, Clerk, Justice of Peace, Sheriff, Treasurer
• Consider recommendations on compensation

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will review several consent‑agenda contracts, including a purchase of a Morooka tracked carrier, crack‑sealing and rock‑crushing work, and a payment to Bouten Construction for circuit court construction. The board will also discuss a PacifiCorp 31.8‑mile 500 kV transmission line and conduct second readings of two ordinances, one adopting the City of Boardman Transportation System Plan and another updating Goal 8 recreation. Additional items include a Parks Master Plan grant agreement and a resolution to disband the county broadband consortium.

• Purchase of Morooka tracked carrier from Columbia Western (Consent Agenda)
• Contract execution for crack sealing & rock crushing projects (Consent Agenda)
• Payment Authorization L‑145‑7 to Bouten Construction for circuit court construction (Consent Agenda)
• Discussion of PacifiCorp 31.8‑mile 500 kV transmission line (Business Item)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026‑04 adopting City of Boardman Transportation System Plan (Business Item)

The board adopted its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved contracts for crack sealing, rock crushing, and liquid asphalt, approved a parks grant, declined Oregon Department of Energy involvement in a PacifiCorp transmission line, adopted two ordinances, dissolved the broadband consortium, and approved an intergovernmental agreement expanding Irrigon’s influence in CREZ III. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous approval)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous approval)
• Approved Crack Sealing & Rock Crushing contract (unanimous approval)
• Tabled On-Call Engineering Agreement with Keller & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved Liquid Asphalt Emulsion contract (unanimous approval)
• Approved Oregon Parks & Recreation grant agreement (unanimous approval)
• Declined Oregon Department of Energy involvement in PacifiCorp transmission line (unanimous approval)
• Adopted Intergovernmental Agreement expanding Irrigon’s influence in CREZ III (unanimous approval)

Fair Board

The Fair Board will consider approving a contract with Allred Land Worx and Cannon Companies to take ownership of two donated eight‑person golf carts. They will also discuss the Wrangler riding club usage fee and review a proposed amendment to the Fair Board By‑Laws. Additional items include finalizing the Fair Management Agreement and planning monthly work sessions open to the public.

• Golf Cart Contract: approval of agreement with Allred Land Worx and Cannon Companies for two donated eight‑person golf carts
• Wrangler Usage Fee: discussion of current concerns about free usage by the Wrangler riding club
• Fair Board By‑Laws: second public meeting to display proposed amendments
• Fair Management Agreement: review of draft before submission to County and legal department
• Work Sessions: proposal to hold monthly public work sessions covering committees, budget, and other items

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will discuss proposed budgets for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The body is also considering resolutions regarding fund investments, invoice approvals, and public comment rules.

• Proposed FY 2026 and FY 2027 Budgets
• Resolution No. 2026-01: Authorization to Invest Funds
• Resolution No. 2026-02: Authorization to Approve Managing Director Invoices and Expenses
• IGA with City of Boardman for West Glen Project Engineering
• Resolution No. 2026-03: Rules for Public Comments

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Board of Commissioners

The Columbia River Enterprise Zone III Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding the CREZ II & III manager. The board will also review a revised area of influence map and the dispersal of funds.

• Possible action regarding CREZ II & III manager
• Review of revised area of influence map
• Dispersal of funds

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly take action to appoint a permanent manager for the Columbia River Enterprise Zone (CREZ) II and III. The meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 9 a.m. and will be held via Zoom. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible action on appointing a permanent manager for CREZ II & III
• Adjournment

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure projects and land transfers. The body is also discussing water investigation roadmaps and data center growth.

• Legalization of portions of Immigrant Lane (CR#550) and Morgan Road (CR #537)
• Land transfer to City of Ione
• Payment authorization to Bouten Construction for Circuit Court Construction
• Approval of Stage 4 Scope of Work for Morrow and Umatilla Counties Drinking Water Investigation Roadmap Project
• Comments for Energy Facility Siting Council on Draft Proposed Order for Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility III

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the co-adoption of the City of Boardman Transportation System Plan. The board will also discuss updating the county's Comprehensive Plan regarding recreation and the Heritage Trail Concept Plan.

• Co-adoption of City of Boardman Transportation System Plan ATSP-162-26
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update Chapter 9 Recreation Element
• Adoption of the updated Morrow County Heritage Trail Concept Plan

General

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three pending land‑use items. One is a request by Well Springs LLC for a standalone 230kV substation on a 13‑acre parcel near Immigrant Lane. The other items are a data‑center siting request on tax lot 136 near Boardman Airport and a variance for a manufactured‑home age requirement on Washington Lane.

• LUD‑N‑088‑25: Permit a 230kV substation on tax lot 3000, ~3 mi east of State Highway 74
• LUD‑N‑089‑25: Site a data‑center campus on tax lot 136, Airport Light Industrial zone
• Variance V‑N‑062‑26: Allow age‑requirement relief for a manufactured home on tax lot 800, Washington Lane

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on March 31, 2026. Commissioners will discuss the Exit 159 I-84 Tower Road Interchange Area Management Plan. No other agenda items are listed.

• Exit 159 I-84 Tower Road Interchange Area Management Plan – discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider co-adopting the City of Boardman Transportation System Plan and adopting the 2026 Columbia River Heritage Trail Concept Plan. Both items are continued public hearings requiring commission action.

• Continued hearing: Co-adopt Boardman Transportation System Plan (TSP)
• Continued hearing: Adopt 2026 Columbia River Heritage Trail Concept Plan
• Public hearing to begin at 1:30 PM
• Held at Morrow County Government Center in Irrigon
• Meeting available via Zoom

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will review several personnel agreements and appointments. The board is also discussing infrastructure and energy projects, including a solar project and a data center study.

• Comments to Energy Facility Siting Council regarding the Well Springs Solar Project
• Data Center Study Proposal from ECOnorthwest
• Amazon Data Services, Inc. Road Use and Maintenance Agreement
• Ratification of 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement for Sheriff's Sergeants Association
• Consideration to cancel contract with MGT for Compensation Study Services

The Board unanimously approved the county’s consent agenda and adopted the meeting agenda. It approved a comment letter on the Wells Spring Solar Project, appointed new members to the Planning Commission and Compensation Board, and ratified the Sergeants Association collective bargaining agreement. The Board also voted 2‑1 to terminate the MGMT compensation‑study contract and appointed representatives to the Port Strategic Investment Program work group.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved comment letter to Energy Facility Siting Council for Wells Spring Solar Project (unanimous)
• Appointed Brian George to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Brandon Hammond to Compensation Board (unanimous)
• Ratified Sergeants Association Collective Bargaining Agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized termination of MGMT compensation‑study contract (2‑1)
• Appointed commissioners and staff to represent county in Port Strategic Investment Program work group (unanimous)

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee will discuss several new business items, including the selection of a vendor for the 2026 season, an ATV ordinance, park host assignments for 2026, a yurt site concept, and a proposed tax separation and increase for 2027. Updates will be given on the Parks Master Plan, capital improvement ideas such as new cabins and a lodge, and the move to a ResNexus credit‑card processing system. The meeting will also review grant opportunities and upcoming special events.

• ATV Ordinance
• 2027 Tax separation and increase
• The Landing Vendor for 2026 season
• Parks Hosts for 2026 Season
• Yurt Site Concept

The Parks Committee formally approved the prior meeting's minutes. No other actions were finalized; the board discussed vendor contracts, the draft ATV ordinance, park host agreements, a yurt concept, upcoming tax changes, grant status, and upcoming park events.

• Approved meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

General

The Morrow-Umatilla County Drinking Water Investigation Steering Committee is meeting to review project updates and evaluate water connection concepts. The body will discuss funding requests and non-connection options, including community well and treatment evaluations.

• Stage 3 update on sampling, outreach, and reporting
• Clean Water Consortium funding request coordination
• DHS-OREM treatment pilot testing update
• Water rate assessment for connection concepts
• Evaluation of community well and treatment costs for non-connection options

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss business items and sign documents. The primary item for consideration is an amended easement for the Maverick Substation.

• Consideration of Amended Maverick Substation Easement

The Board approved the meeting agenda with two votes in favor and one member absent. It also voted to permit County Administrator Matthew Jensen to sign the amended Maverick Substation easement on behalf of Morrow County. Both motions carried.

• Agenda approved (2 in favor, 1 absent)
• Authorized Administrator Matthew Jensen to sign easement (2 in favor, 1 absent)

Fair Board

The Morrow County Fair Board will meet to approve minutes, review proposed amendments to bylaws, and read a draft Fair Management Agreement with the county. The board will also discuss updated sponsorship tiers and plans for St. Patrick's Day events.

• Review proposed amendment to Fair Board By-Laws
• Read draft Fair Management Agreement with Morrow County
• Review updated sponsorship tiers and packet
• Plan St. Patrick's Day roller skating event
• Discuss future Fair Events calendar

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will discuss project requests for congressional spending and supplemental environmental project funds. The body will also consider whether to proceed with engineering studies for the West Glen Community.

• Community Initiated Project Requests regarding Congressional Spending from Ducote Consulting
• Consideration of proceeding with engineering studies for West Glen Community
• Update on Supplemental Environmental Project Funds from Matthew Jensen

The board approved the revised minutes with three votes in favor and one member absent. The consortium decided to postpone the West Glen engineering services request until after a meeting with Boardman Mayor Keefer to evaluate an RFP. No other actions were approved.

• Approved revised minutes (3 in favor, 1 absent)
• Postponed West Glen engineering services RFP pending mayor meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners and Port of Morrow will hold a joint work session. The meeting focuses on SIP legislation, the current SIP process, and the role of Business Oregon in these programs.

• Explanation of SIP Legislation by County Counsel Justin Nelson
• Review of current SIP process by Morrow County Assessor Mike Gorman
• Presentation on Business Oregon's role in SIP and Enterprise Zones by Alex Albertine

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss long-term infrastructure planning and a potential drought declaration. The body is also considering the establishment of a community assistance grant program and funding for a public transit vehicle.

• Adoption of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution 2026-06 to establish the Morrow County Community Assistance Grant Program
• Consideration of a Drought Declaration
• Request to set aside General Funds for a Morrow County Public Transit Vehicle
• Parks Equipment Purchase Grant Agreement ATV26-02

The commissioners unanimously approved Resolution R-2026-07, adopting the County Capital Improvement Plan that lowers the budget to $79 million and reduces projects to about $50 million over five years. They also declared drought conditions (Resolution R-2026-05) and set aside general funds for a potential 14‑passenger transit bus, pending future ODOT funding. Additional actions included a job‑title change for the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, approval of a Community Assistance Grant Program resolution, and a motion to prepare a reprimand letter for future consideration.

• Approved agenda with removal of Remote Work Exception Request (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Adopted drought declaration, Resolution R-2026-05 (unanimous)
• Set aside funds for potential 14‑passenger transit vehicle, contingent on ODOT funding (unanimous)
• Changed Facility Maintenance Supervisor title to Facility Manager (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2026-06, Community Assistance Grant Program (unanimous)
• Adopted Capital Improvement Plan, Resolution R-2026-07 (unanimous)
• Moved to have legal counsel draft a letter of reprimand for possible approval next meeting (unanimous)

General

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and decide on three land‑use applications. One is a Conditional Use Permit for an in‑home salon on Tax Lot 3101, zoned Exclusive Farm Use. Another is a request for a standalone 230kV substation on a 13‑acre envelope on Tax Lot 3000. The third is a proposal to site a data center campus on Tax Lot 136, zoned Airport Light Industrial.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP‑S‑395‑26: home‑based salon on Tax Lot 3101 (Exclusive Farm Use).
• Land Use Decision LUD‑N‑088‑25: 230kV substation on a 13‑acre envelope on Tax Lot 3000, near State Highway 74 and Interstate 84.
• Land Use Decision LUD‑N‑089‑25: data center campus on Tax Lot 136 (Airport Light Industrial).

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet online on February 20, 2026. After routine agenda items, the board will consider an easement request for the Maverick Substation presented by Justin Nelson. No other substantive business items are listed.

• Easement request for Maverick Substation (presented by Justin Nelson)

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. They also approved an amendment to the Maverick Substation easement, removing sections 5.2, 3.3, and 4.4 and adding Morrow County as the trial location if litigation occurs, also by unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous approval)
• Amended Maverick Substation easement: removed sections 5.2, 3.3, 4.4 and added county as trial location (unanimous approval)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the County Comprehensive Plan. The body is considering the adoption of a transportation plan for the City of Boardman and updates to recreation guidelines.

• Proposed amendment to County Comprehensive Plan to adopt the City of Boardman Transportation System Plan (TSP) within the Urban Growth Boundary
• Proposed update to Comprehensive Plan Goal 8 Recreation, Chapter 9
• Proposed adoption of the Heritage Trail Concept Plan as an Appendix to Chapter 9

The commissioners entered the submitted exhibits into the record with unanimous approval. They adopted the updated Comprehensive Plan Goal 8 Recreation and the Heritage Trail Concept Plan, also unanimously. Motions to keep the record open under the 7‑7‑7 rule and to continue the hearing to March 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the Irrigon Government Center were approved.

• Enter exhibits into record – unanimous approval
• Adopt Goal 8 Recreation and Heritage Trail Concept Plan – unanimous approval
• Motion to keep record open under 7‑7‑7 rule – 3 in favor, 0 opposed
• Motion to continue hearing to March 18, 1:30 p.m. – 3 in favor, 0 opposed
• Motion to hold record open until March 18, 1:30 p.m. – 3 in favor, 0 opposed
• Motion to rescind previous record‑open motion – 3 in favor, 0 opposed
• Motion to hold record open per 7‑7‑7 rule (final) – 3 in favor, 0 opposed

Fair Board

The Morrow County Fair Board will discuss expanding the board by adding associate and junior non‑voting members and amending the bylaws to allow up to four adult and two student non‑voting members. The meeting will also cover the judge contract mileage rate of .725 and plans to increase judge pay next year, a $1,000 annual scholarship, and a presentation of the 2026‑27 fair budget. Additional items include public donation QR codes, a fair theme vote, and plans for St. Patrick’s Day events.

• Board expansion: add associate (Whitney Coffman) and junior (Natalie Piper) non‑voting members
• By‑law amendment to permit up to 4 adult and 2 student non‑voting members
• Judge contract: mileage rate set at .725 and plan to increase judge pay next year
• Scholarship: set at $1,000 per year of service
• 2026‑27 Fair Budget presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider setting rates for curbside recycling, creating a community assistance grants program, and applying for wolf depredation compensation funds. The board will also consult with legal counsel regarding litigation and consider employment matters in closed session.

• Sanitary Disposal: Establishing rates for curbside recycling services
• Grant Application: Oregon Dept of Agriculture Wolf Depredation Compensation
• Consideration of creation of a Community Assistance Grants Program
• Executive Session: Consult with counsel regarding current litigation
• Executive Session: Consider the employment of a public officer

The Board unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority to finance community mental health services for 2026‑2027. It also adopted a new contractor insurance requirements policy and applied it to park host contracts. Additional actions included appointing members to the Airport Advisory Committee, setting curbside recycling rates for Sanitary Disposal, approving a wolf depredation compensation grant, authorizing an employment offer for the Principal Planner, and ratifying a tentative agreement with the Sergeants Association. The Treasurer’s out‑of‑state conference travel request was approved by a 2‑1 vote.

• Approved IGA for community mental health services (unanimous)
• Adopted contractor insurance requirements policy R-2026-04 (unanimous)
• Applied new insurance policy to park host contracts (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Airport Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Established Sanitary Disposal curbside recycling rates (unanimous)
• Approved Wolf Depredation Compensation grant application (unanimous)
• Authorized employment offer for Principal Planner (unanimous)
• Approved tentative agreement with Morrow County Sergeants Association (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet on February 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the Don Adams Conference Room. After the public portion, the board will enter an executive session to review the employment‑related performance of the county chief executive officer, as authorized by ORS 192.660(2)(i). The meeting may include any resulting decisions or actions and will conclude with signing of documents.

• Executive session to review CEO performance (ORS 192.660(2)(i))
• Potential decisions or actions resulting from the executive session
• Signing of documents
• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
• Consideration and Adoption of Agenda

Commissioner Peterson moved to provide an executive summary rather than a full report of the executive session. Commissioner Wenholz seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously to approve the executive summary.

• Approved executive summary of executive session report (unanimous)

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will meet to consider contracts for managing director and legal counsel services. The body will also discuss a funding application for Congressional Discretionary Spending.

• Contract for Managing Director Services with Engage2Elevate - Jared Tesch
• Engagement Letter for Legal Counsel Services
• Congressional Discretionary Spending Funding Application
• Review of letter to ODA regarding Rules Governing Agriculture Activities in the LWBGWMA

Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee

The Morrow County Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee will meet on February 10, 2026 to elect officers, approve minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting, receive agency updates, and review the 2026 Wolf Grant application. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room and via Zoom. Participants may provide public comment according to Zoom procedures.

• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2026
• Agency updates
• Review of the 2026 Wolf Grant application
• Discussion of next meeting date

General

The Columbia River Enterprise Zone II and III boards will review and possibly act on appointing permanent managers for each zone. They will also approve financial statements and minutes, consider funding amendment letters, and review applications and exemption lists. The meeting includes updates on legal firm changes and requests to modify zone influence areas.

• Discussion and possible action on permanent CREZ II manager
• Discussion and possible action on permanent CREZ III manager
• Approval of financial statements for both zones
• Funding amendment letters from Matt Jensen
• New application – Aspire3, LLC

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet online to discuss business items. The primary agenda item is a Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for the Circuit Court CM/GC.

• Circuit Court CM/GC Amendment for Guaranteed Maximum Price

Clean Water Consortium

The Clean Water Consortium will update members and consider a contract for hiring a Managing Director. The meeting is online and includes standard procedural items and public comment.

• Update and consideration of contracting for a Managing Director

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on February 4, 2026 to discuss the draft Capital Improvement Plan covering the years 2027 through 2031. The agenda lists this as the sole work‑session item. No other decisions or proposals are noted.

• Review of the draft Capital Improvement Plan for 2027‑2031

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will review financial statements and a road budget reallocation to expedite a tractor truck purchase. The board will also discuss a foreclosure update for the ZeaChem property and a land use notice for the City of Irrigon.

• Road budget reallocation of funds for a tractor truck purchase
• Approval of sole-source fiber transport services for County Fairgrounds connectivity
• ZeaChem Property foreclosure update
• City of Irrigon Land Use Notice AMD #266-26
• Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee compensation recommendations

The board approved a reallocation of road‑budget funds to purchase a new Kenworth tractor truck, authorizing the County Administrator to handle the purchase and payment. It also approved a letter of support for the IMPACTS grant, approved compensation for wolf‑depredation prevention measures, and authorized the County Administrator to extend an employment offer for the Principal Planner position. Additionally, the board authorized the negotiation team to respond to the Sergeants Association proposal and adopted the consent agenda items, including sole‑source fiber services for the fairgrounds.

• Approved reallocation of road‑budget funds to purchase a new tractor truck (2 in favor, 1 absent)
• Approved signing a letter of support for the IMPACTS grant with requested changes (2 in favor, 1 absent)
• Approved compensation recommendations for non‑lethal wolf depredation measures (2 in favor, 1 absent)
• Approved the consent agenda, including sole‑source fiber transport services for fairgrounds (2 in favor, 1 absent)
• Accepted FY 2025 financial statements and auditor’s report (2 in favor, 1 absent)
• Authorized County Administrator to extend Principal Planner employment offer (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation team to respond to Sergeants Association proposal (unanimous)
• Directed staff to write and sign the letter of support (2 in favor, 1 recused)

Board of Commissioners

General

The Morrow County Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee will meet to review contractor reports and schedule business items. The meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Heppner.

• Review reports from Pinnacle Architecture
• Review reports from PARC Resources
• Schedule business items for future meetings

General

The Morrow County Planning Commission will consider co-adopting the City of Boardman Transportation System Plan and updating the county's Recreation Element and Columbia River Heritage Trail Concept Plan. The meeting will also include a public comment period.

• Public hearing to co-adopt Boardman Transportation System Plan
• Update Chapter 9 Recreation Element
• Adopt 2026 Morrow County Columbia River Heritage Trail Concept Plan

ASA Advisory Committee

The Morrow County Ambulance Service Area Advisory Committee will consider and adopt its agenda, approve the minutes, and review provider reports from October 28, 2025. The meeting will also include discussion of MCHD Northeast and Southern matters and any other business raised by members.

• Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes
• Provider Reports (October 28, 2025)
• Discussion of MCHD Northeast and Southern
• Other Business

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will hold executive sessions to consider employment matters and conduct an interview for the Managing Director. It will also review proposals from Engage2Elevate (Jared Tesch) and Davids Consulting (David Slaght). The board will examine a joint letter from Morrow and Umatilla Counties to the Oregon Department of Agriculture about rules governing agricultural activities in the Lower Willow Basin Groundwater Management Area. Public comment will be allowed before adjournment.

• Interview for Managing Director
• Proposal – Engage2Elevate (Jared Tesch)
• Proposal – Davids Consulting (David Slaght)
• Review of Morrow & Umatilla Counties' letter to ODA on agriculture rules in LWBGWMA
• Executive session to consider employment of a public officer or employee

General

The Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to review project summaries and estimates provided by Pinnacle Architecture. The committee will also discuss funding options from PARC Resources.

• Review of project summaries and estimates from Pinnacle Architecture
• Review of funding options from PARC Resources

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board will review several business items, including a guaranteed‑maximum‑price proposal for the new circuit court house and an update to the county fee schedule. It will also discuss a letter of intent for a circuit court annex in Boardman and approve three Transit Advisory Committee nominees. Additional items include comments on a renewable‑energy amendment and a transfer of appropriations for a Columbia Development Authority invoice.

• Consideration of Circuit Court House Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal
• Consideration of Order 2026-01 – Adopting Fee Schedule Update
• Consideration of Letter of Intent for Circuit Court Annex in Boardman
• Approval of three Transit Advisory Committee nominees
• Comments to Oregon Department of Energy on Wheatridge Renewable Energy III amendment

Transportation Advisory Committee

General

The Morrow County Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee will meet to review the progress of its consultant, discuss any other business items, and provide a public comment period. No specific decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Review consultant progress
• Other business discussion
• Public comment period

Fair Board

The Morrow County Fair Board will consider several governance items, including approving board expectations and bylaws, creating committees, and voting for officers. They will also discuss expanding membership to allow non‑voting participants, finalizing the operational agreement with the county, and reviewing a security contract with Rover’s. Additional updates include plans for a St. Patrick’s Day event and status of premium checks and 4‑H camping contracts.

• Approve Fair Board Expectations and bylaws
• Establish committees and vote for board officers
• Consider non‑voting membership expansion
• Confirm draft Morrow County Fair Operational Agreement for county signature
• Review security contract with Rover’s

Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee

The Morrow County Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee will meet on Jan 13, 2026 to hear agency updates and make a determination on producer claims related to wolf depredation. The meeting will be open to the public in person and via Zoom, with procedures for public comment. The agenda also includes routine items such as a call to order and setting the next meeting date.

• Determination on Producer Claims (item 4)
• Agency Updates (item 3)
• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance (item 1)
• Public comment via Zoom (raise hand icon or phone key *9)
• Next Meeting Date scheduled (item 6)

Fair Board

The Morrow County Fair Board will hold a work session to review and discuss the verbiage and structure for an operational agreement between the county and the Fair Board. The discussion is intended to prepare for a final contract to be presented at a subsequent meeting.

• Review contract verbiage and structure for the Morrow County Fair Board
• Discuss options for the operational agreement between Morrow County and the Fair Board
• Prepare for final contract presentation at the Fair Board Meeting on January 14

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the county travel policy regarding personal use of county vehicles. They will also consider an update to the county fee schedule. No decisions are indicated in the agenda; the items are for review and discussion.

• Travel Policy Review – Personal Use of County Vehicles
• Update to County Fee Schedule

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will elect a chair and vice chair, adopt road names for five Port of Morrow roads, and consider a FY2026 budget adjustment and consulting services change order.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of road names for five Port of Morrow roads
• FY2026 Budget Adjustment
• Project Management Consulting Services Change Order
• Audit Readiness and Technical Accounting Assistance Proposal