Morrow County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss the Fair Board's plans for a Bull Riding Challenge of Champions Tournament and consider pre-authorization requests for three Public Works equipment purchases: an asphalt roller, a rotary broom, and a road widener. The board will also receive updates from the Command Team and on building projects, plus the Road Department monthly report. Consent calendar items include accounts payable, minutes, and a Justice Reinvestment Grant Program agreement.

• Fair Board's plans for Bull Riding Challenge of Champions Tournament
• Public Works purchase pre-authorization: asphalt roller
• Public Works purchase pre-authorization: rotary broom
• Public Works purchase pre-authorization: road widener
• Criminal Justice Commission, Justice Reinvestment Grant Program Agreement

The Board unanimously approved a contract with Push Enterprises, Inc. for the Challenge of Champions Tour bull riding event on March 19, 2022, at a cost of $19,250, with the contractor responsible for facility damage. They also approved three road equipment purchases totaling $383,019, and discussed a federal vaccine mandate policy for county employees, requesting revisions to a draft memo.

• Approved $19,250 contract with Push Enterprises for bull riding event (unanimous)
• Approved $94,940 purchase of 2021 Dynapac Asphalt Roller (unanimous)
• Approved $36,554 purchase of 2018 Superior Broom (unanimous)
• Approved $251,525 purchase of 2020 W530A Road Widener (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $159,263.03 Justice Reinvestment Grant (unanimous)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Morrow County Transportation Advisory Committee is holding a work session to review grant applications for Rural Veterans Healthcare Transportation and prioritize them. The meeting includes public comment and will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Review and prioritize Rural Veterans Healthcare Transportation grant applications
• Public comment period
• Meeting held at Bartholomew Building, 110 N. Court St., Heppner, OR
• Zoom option available with meeting ID 856 5677 4054

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia River Enterprise Zone II Board will meet to approve minutes, elect officers, and review financial reports. They will also determine 2021 disbursements and approve orders for expenditures, including the last payment on the BRFD fire truck and bond payments.

• Approve minutes of joint CREZ II & III meeting from 7-16-2021
• Election of officers
• Approve online access to fiscal agent and update on signatories
• Approve orders for last payment on BRFD fire truck, bond payments, and EZ manager expenses
• Determine 2021 disbursements and approve orders for expenditures

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an independent tourism development contractor agreement with Karie Walchli, funded by the Community Development Director's Department, with Planning Director Tamra Mabbott taking the lead. The board also approved consent calendar items, including a contract with Made to Thrive for juvenile crime prevention services. A committee was formed to recommend a courthouse presentation to the AOC/OJD Taskforce. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved tourism contract with Karie Walchli, $2,500/month plus reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including Made to Thrive contract up to $23,500/year (unanimous)
• Formed committee to recommend courthouse presentation to AOC/OJD Taskforce (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved consent calendar items, including a rock-crushing contract extension and two Oregon Health Authority agreements. They reappointed Karl Smith, Rod Taylor, and Stan Chaffin to the Planning Commission, and designated Ronda Fox to work out-of-class as HR Director with pay at Step 1 of the Department Head's Wage Scale. The Board supported Options 3 and 4 from the DLR Group courthouse feasibility study, favoring substantial renovation of the existing courthouse, with or without a new Circuit Court facility on a different site. No decisions were made on the West Glen gravel road request, which was referred to the Public Works Director for a future agenda.

• Approved consent calendar including 4R Equipment rock-crushing contract extension to Nov 15, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 OHA IGA #173145 for mental health services and authorized Chair to sign (unanimous)
• Reappointed Karl Smith to Planning Commission Position 9, Boardman, term to Dec 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rod Taylor to Planning Commission Position 4, Ione, term to Dec 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Stan Chaffin to Planning Commission Position 1, Boardman, term to Dec 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Designated Ronda Fox to work out-of-class as HR Director and compensated at Step 1 of Department Head's Wage Scale (unanimous)
• Supported courthouse feasibility Options 3 and 4 (substantial renovation, with or without new Circuit Court facility)
• Referred West Glen gravel road request to Public Works Director for future agenda

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission approved a land partition, a conditional use permit for agritourism, and a conditional use permit for a wastewater lagoon. The land partition (LP-N-502-21) was approved unanimously with corrections. The agritourism permit (CUP-S-352-21) was approved unanimously with amended conditions. The wastewater lagoon permit (CUP-N-350-21) was approved unanimously. One application (CUP-N-351-21) was withdrawn. No changes were made to trucking code language.

• Approved Land Partition LP-N-502-21 (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP-S-352-21 for agritourism (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP-N-350-21 for wastewater lagoon (unanimous)
• Withdrawn Conditional Use Permit CUP-N-351-21
• No changes to trucking code language (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a Road Use Agreement with South Hulbert Wind LLC and Horseshoe Bend Wind LLC for the repower of a wind turbine facility, with 85 turbines in Morrow County. The Board also approved a paid Employee Appreciation Day for non-union employees, effective 2021, and extended the local state of emergency for COVID-19 for 90 days until February 28, 2022, with a 2-1 vote. Consent items, including accounts payable and a contract extension, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Road Use Agreement with South Hulbert Wind LLC and Horseshoe Bend Wind LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Employee Appreciation Day as a paid holiday for non-union staff, effective 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Order No. OR-2021-15 extending local state of emergency until February 28, 2022 (2-1, Doherty nay)
• Approved Consent Calendar: accounts payable, November 3 minutes, Patriot Building contract extension, and Boardman IGA (unanimous)

Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee

The Morrow County Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee approved two grant applications, awarding $500 to Bar Plus Seven Cattle Company and $2,000 to Judith Barber. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 12, 2021 meeting. Agency updates were provided by ODF&W and USDA, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Awarded $500 to Bar Plus Seven Cattle Company (5-1)
• Awarded $2,000 to Judith Barber (4-2)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Ducote Consulting for grant writing and environmental services to support U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant applications using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The board also unanimously approved the consent calendar, including accounts payable, minutes, a subdivision plat, tax refunds, and an airport committee reappointment. Additionally, they adopted the second review of graphics for new public transit buses and received updates on COVID-19 ICU bed occupancy, OSHA rules, and building projects.

• Approved contract with Ducote Consulting for grant writing and environmental services (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar: accounts payable, minutes, Curloo Estates Subdivision plat, tax refunds, airport committee reappointment (unanimous)
• Adopted second review design for new public transit bus graphics (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners met and approved the Consent Calendar, which included Accounts Payable and Payroll Payables, and the minutes from September 15th. The vote was unanimous. No other agenda items were discussed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll Payables
• Approved minutes from September 15th meeting

Fair Board

The Morrow County Fair Board is meeting to review minutes, hear reports from 4-H and Rodeo, and discuss new and old business. Key items include discussing expense and revenue numbers for the St. Pats event and compiling questions for Steve regarding master planning, as he cannot attend. The meeting is open to the public and also available via Zoom.

• Discuss St. Pats event expense and revenue numbers
• Compile questions for Steve on master planning for December meeting
• Note OFA Convention February 6-9 in Salem
• Review minutes of previous meeting
• Hear reports from 4-H and Rodeo

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss long-range budget planning, including the District Attorney's Office, and the use of American Rescue Plan funds. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Budget long-range planning for District Attorney Office
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan funds

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on transferring the existing solid waste collection franchise for Zone 1 and approving an exclusive franchise agreement with Waste Connections of Oregon, Inc., doing business as Sanitary Disposal. The board will also review the county counsel contract, consider a memorandum of understanding with Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization, and discuss a building codes intergovernmental agreement.

• Public hearing on Order No. OR-2021-13: Transferring solid waste collection franchise for Zone 1 to Waste Connections of Oregon, Inc.
• Consent calendar includes accounts payable, tax refund for Gas Transmission Northwest LLC, and right-of-way application from Zayo Group LLC
• One-month review of County Counsel contract
• Memorandum of Understanding between Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization and twelve Eastern Oregon counties
• Building Codes Program Intergovernmental Agreement

The Board unanimously approved Order No. OR-2021-13, transferring the Zone 1 solid waste collection franchise from Sanitary Disposal, Inc. to Waste Connections of Oregon, Inc., and accepted the accompanying exclusive franchise agreement. The transfer is effective December 1, 2021, and the franchise will continue as a five-year term with automatic renewals unless terminated with 90 days' notice. The Board also tabled an MOU with EOCCO and rescheduled a building codes IGA for future discussion.

• Approved Order No. OR-2021-13 transferring Zone 1 solid waste franchise to Waste Connections (unanimous)
• Accepted exclusive solid waste collection franchise agreement with Waste Connections (unanimous)
• Tabled MOU with Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization (consensus)
• Rescheduled Building Codes Program IGA for future meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is holding a launch session for the Community ROCKit initiative, which aims to create a coordinated approach to expanding housing supply, starting with essential workers. The session includes data on housing access, asset mapping, and participant introductions, with follow-up work planned for November 30.

• Housing supply expansion initiative for essential workforce
• Asset mapping discussion based on prework submissions
• Data presentation on Morrow County housing access
• Participant introductions and capacity sharing
• Next steps and homework due November 30

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss building inspection program options, long-range budget planning for the Sheriff's Office, and department restructures. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Building Inspection Program Options
• Budget Long Range Planning – Sheriff's Office
• Department Restructures Discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business including consent calendar approvals, department reports, and several business items. Key actions include a $50,000 state grant to identify behavioral health housing gaps, a purchase for transit bus graphics, and a transit funding agreement. The board will also acknowledge retirements and discuss conference attendance.

• Approve Oregon Health Authority grant #172717, $50,000 for behavioral health housing gap identification
• Purchase request for exterior graphics on new public transit buses (The Loop)
• ODOT Public Transportation Division Agreement No. 35263, Section 5311 rural funding formula for administrative expenses
• Reappointment to Solid Waste Advisory Committee
• Subdivision plat approval: Tuscany at Boardman, Phase 3

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent calendar, including an Oregon Health Authority grant for behavioral health planning and a subdivision plat. They also approved an ODOT Public Transportation Division agreement for $280,787 with a county match, and authorized out-of-state travel for a child abuse team using grant funds. The board declined to participate in a conference product tasting and agreed to a seven-day quarantine recommendation.

• Approved consent calendar including OHA grant #172717 ($50,000) and Tuscany at Boardman Phase 3 plat (unanimous)
• Approved ODOT Agreement No. 35263 for transit admin expenses, $280,787 with $32,138 county match (unanimous)
• Authorized out-of-state travel to Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment using CAMI Grant funds (unanimous)
• Agreed not to participate in AOC conference product tasting
• Agreed by consensus to adopt state's 7-day quarantine recommendation
• Preferred partial wrap for transit bus graphics, requested redesign

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss county department restructures. The agenda includes only this discussion item, with no decisions or votes scheduled. The meeting is open to the public and can be attended in person or via Zoom.

• Discussion of county department restructures

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved four UEC permit applications to rebuild a transmission line in county right-of-way, appointed two members to the Fair Board and one to transportation committees, and granted intent to award a contract for The Loop's bus barn. They also approved a budget resolution and set aside $10,000 for grant-related contractor expenses, with funding from ARPA or Resiliency Funds.

• Approved UEC permit applications #OSI, #OSJ, #OSK, #OSL for right-of-way construction (unanimous)
• Appointed Brittany Casperson and Alita Nelson to Fair Board, term through 2024 (unanimous)
• Appointed Stephanie Case to STF and STIF Advisory Committees, term through 2022 (unanimous)
• Granted intent to award RFQ for Bus Barn & Transit Facility to Pivot Architecture (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2021-21 Multi-Program Budget Resolution (unanimous)
• Set aside $10,000 from ARPA or Resiliency Funds for grant application contractor expenses (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including a $48,423.48 Bobcat mini excavator purchase, a $25,000 contract for LPSCC coordinator services, and a tourism services award. They also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Columbia Development Authority and appointed two members to the Compensation Board. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable, minutes, and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Bobcat E50LA mini excavator for $48,423.48 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 LPSCC coordinator contract with Jessica Rose (unanimous)
• Granted intent to award tourism promotion services to Karie Walchli (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Columbia Development Authority and U.S. Army (unanimous)
• Appointed Eileen Hendricks and Kalie Davis to Compensation Board (unanimous)
• Approved youth spike elk hunt for all seven applicants (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved Permit Application #OSG from Windwave Communications to build in the county right-of-way, with Chair Russell abstaining due to a financial conflict of interest. The Board also approved law enforcement services agreements with both school districts, a health officer agreement with Dr. Edward Barretta, and an insurance procurement IGA with the Health District. A motion to discontinue the school district agreements failed for lack of a second. The Board approved out-of-state travel for the District Attorney's employee after the fact, with Commissioner Lindsay dissenting.

• Approved Permit Application #OSG from Windwave Communications; Chair Russell abstained due to conflict of interest
• Approved Law Enforcement Services Agreements with Morrow County and Ione School Districts for School Resource Officers
• Approved Morrow County Health Officer Agreement with Dr. Edward Barretta, effective October 1, 2021
• Approved IGA for Medical Malpractice/Liability Insurance with Morrow County Health District
• Approved out-of-state travel for District Attorney's employee; Commissioner Lindsay voted no
• Approved Consent Calendar items including property use license with OSU and appointments to Board of Property Tax Appeals
• Directed Human Resources to negotiate an employment offer after executive session

Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee

The Morrow County Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee approved the minutes from May 11, 2021, and set November 19 as the due date for depredation applications, using the state's draft form. The meeting included updates from ODF&W on wolf pack status and depredation investigations, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2021 (motion carried)
• Set November 19 as application due date for depredation claims
• Adopted state's draft application form for use

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on transferring the solid waste collection franchise for Zone 1 to Waste Connections of Oregon, Inc., doing business as Sanitary Disposal, and approving an exclusive franchise agreement. The board will also consider several consent calendar items, including intergovernmental agreements and a grant, and receive updates on counseling services, broadband, and building projects.

• Public hearing on Order No. OR-2021-13: transferring solid waste franchise for Zone 1 to Waste Connections of Oregon, Inc.
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon Water Resources Department for Watermaster Services
• IGA with Harney County for Soils Land Class Digitizing
• IGA #6173 with Oregon Department of Corrections for Correctional Services
• Highly Rural Transportation Grant Agreement #702-201-HRTG-003

The Board approved a short-term County Counsel contract at $2,400 per month with reduced duties, and approved a cost overrun for heated sidewalks at the Government Center. A permit application from Windwave Communications was tabled for further review. The Board also approved the consent calendar, including several intergovernmental agreements.

• Approved short-term County Counsel contract at $2,400/month with reduced duties (2-1)
• Approved heated sidewalks cost overrun at Government Center (2-1)
• Tabled Windwave Communications permit application for right-of-way work
• Approved consent calendar including IGAs with Oregon Water Resources Dept, Harney County, Dept of Corrections, and Veterans' Affairs grant
• Discussed courtroom schedule for Board meetings, no decision made

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission approved a land partition and replat for Calcagno Fresh Farms LLC, creating two parcels totaling about 14 acres in the Port of Morrow industrial area. The commission also continued a public hearing for a Umatilla Electric Cooperative substation proposal to its October 26 meeting, leaving the record open for additional comments.

• Approved Land Partition LP-N-500-21 and Replat R-N-069-21 for Calcagno Fresh Farms LLC (5-0)
• Continued hearing for Land Partition LP-N-499-21 and Land Use Decision LUD-N-39-21 (Umatilla Electric Cooperative substation) to October 26, 2021
• Approved minutes of July 27, 2021, as presented
• Entered WEID letter into record as exhibit #1
• Entered Abe McNamee letter and map into record as exhibit #2

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss two items: the allocation and use of American Rescue Plan funds, and county long-range planning. Both items are presented by Finance Director Kate Knop. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan funds (Kate Knop, Finance Director)
• Discussion of county long-range planning (Kate Knop)
• Work session, not a decision-making meeting
• Meeting held at Bartholomew Building, 110 N. Court St., Heppner, Oregon
• Public can attend in person or via Zoom

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hear an Oregon DEQ update on PGE's air contaminant discharge permit modification request, consider renaming the county's special transportation service to 'Morrow County Public Transit,' and discuss several administrative items including building codes, job descriptions, and a flexible work schedule policy. The agenda also includes consent items such as a contract extension and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Heppner.

• ODEQ update on PGE's Prevention of Significant Deterioration Air Contaminant Discharge Permit Modification Request
• Request to change 'Morrow County Special Transportation' to 'Morrow County Public Transit'
• Extension of contract with Patriot Building & Grounds Maintenance
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Heppner for shared sewer connection, fire station, and Sheriff Station 2 building
• Health Officer Contract for Public Health Department

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners approved the 2021 Flexible Work Schedule Policy (2-1), renamed 'Morrow County Special Transportation' to 'Morrow County Public Transit', and approved a comment letter on the Camp Umatilla environmental assessment. They also tabled job descriptions for elected officials and postponed discussion on the Irrigon building courtroom schedule.

• Approved 2021 Flexible Work Schedule Policy (2-1)
• Renamed 'Morrow County Special Transportation' to 'Morrow County Public Transit' (unanimous)
• Approved comment letter on Camp Umatilla environmental assessment (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including Patriot Building & Grounds contract extension and IGA with City of Heppner (unanimous)
• Tabled job descriptions for elected officials (unanimous)
• Postponed discussion on Irrigon building courtroom schedule until October 6th

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the Hermiston-Boardman Connector and Boardman-Port of Morrow Circular Plans via Resolution R-2021-23, hear a presentation on homelessness in Morrow and Umatilla Counties, and discuss compensation board members. The board will also review a permit application from Umatilla Electric Cooperative for an electric transmission line at Olson Road and Wilson Lane, and hold an executive session to evaluate employee performance.

• Resolution R-2021-23: Adopting the Hermiston-Boardman Connector & the Boardman-Port of Morrow Circular Plans
• Presentation by Stepping Stones Alliance on homelessness in Morrow and Umatilla Counties
• Review Permit Application #OOL for Umatilla Electric Cooperative transmission line at Olson Road and Wilson Lane
• Discussion: Compensation Board Members
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(i) to review employee performance

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 to table the review of Permit Application #OOL, originally issued in September 2019, which allows Umatilla Electric Cooperative to build a temporary electric transmission line at Olson Road and Wilson Lane. Commissioner Doherty raised unresolved questions about the permit's conditions and its connection to the Amazon data center, and the board will revisit it next week. The board also unanimously approved the consent calendar, including a $85,706 contract with DLR Group for a courthouse feasibility study, and adopted Resolution No. R-2023-23 for the Hermiston-Boardman Connector and Boardman-Port of Morrow Circular Plans.

• Approved consent calendar including $586,973.14 in electric cooperative tax receipts and $85,706 DLR Group contract (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2023-23 for transit plans (unanimous)
• Tabled review of Permit #OOL for UEC transmission line (2-1, Doherty and Lindsay in favor, Russell against)
• Directed HR to open Compensation Board vacancies to public and ask current members to reapply
• Encouraged Stepping Stones Alliance to contact Public Health and Veterans Services for potential homelessness partnership
• Deferred decision on holding BOC meetings in Irrigon courtroom pending further scheduling review

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss the building inspection program, a new Community Development Director position, and adding Juneteenth as a 2022 county holiday. They will also consider several Oregon Health Authority agreements and a veterans' affairs grant application. The meeting includes routine consent calendar items and an executive session for real property negotiations.

• OHA Intergovernmental Agreement #171436 for psychiatric security review board tort liability coverage
• OHA IGA #170703 for environmental health services
• Letter of intent for OHA grant to plan elimination of behavioral health inequities
• County application for Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs funds
• Building project updates

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved recognizing Juneteenth as a new paid holiday effective 2022. They also approved the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) funds totaling $119,154, and discussed options for the building inspection program, directing staff to draft a request for proposals for third-party contracting. The meeting included a 9/11 commemoration and an executive session on real property negotiations.

• Approved Consent Calendar including accounts payable, OHA IGAs, and grant proposal (unanimous)
• Approved ODVA funds totaling $119,154 (unanimous)
• Approved Juneteenth as paid holiday effective 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft RFP for third-party building inspection services
• Agreed to revise Community Development Director job description and bring back for discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss two items: flexible work arrangements, presented by Human Resources Director Lindsay Grogan, and an equipment replacement update from Public Works Director Matt Scrivner. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is a discussion-only work session.

• Flexible Work Arrangements discussion led by HR Director Lindsay Grogan
• Equipment Replacement Update led by Public Works Director Matt Scrivner
• Meeting held at Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner, Oregon
• Zoom access available with meeting ID 541-676-2546

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with consent items, business items, and department reports. Key actions include approving intergovernmental agreements for developmental disability and mental health services, considering a rental assistance presentation and equity fund loan request, and possibly awarding a contract for a kitchen at the OHV Park. The board will also discuss collective bargaining agreements and a comment letter on the Boardman Solar Energy Facility amendment.

• Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Payables
• Oregon DHS Intergovernmental Grant Agreement #169202 for developmental disabilities services
• Fifth Amendment to OHA Intergovernmental Agreement #166052 for mental health and addiction services
• Equity Fund Loan Request from Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation
• Award RFP for contractor to operate The Landing Kitchen at the OHV Park

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners approved a $78,300 Equity Fund loan to Coil Fabricating, LLC, at 2% interest for 120 months. They also approved collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME Local 2479 for road and general employees, effective through June 30, 2024. The board awarded a contract to Off Road Trails & Treats to operate The Landing Kitchen at the OHV Park, with the Administrator authorized to sign. Additionally, they approved a comment letter to the Oregon Department of Energy regarding the Boardman Solar Energy Facility amendment and updated the COVID Safeguards Policy.

• Approved $78,300 Equity Fund loan to Coil Fabricating, LLC at 2% for 120 months (unanimous)
• Approved AFSCME collective bargaining agreements for road and general employees through June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Off Road Trails & Treats for The Landing Kitchen at OHV Park, Administrator to sign (unanimous)
• Approved comment letter to Oregon Department of Energy on Boardman Solar amendment (unanimous)
• Approved update to COVID Safeguards Policy (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable, minutes, and intergovernmental agreements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a letter of support for the 2021-2023 Criminal Justice Reinvestment Grant application, which would provide $164,188 over two years for community corrections, domestic violence services, and related costs. The board also approved a public service announcement about first responder concerns, with a 2-1 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; an OHA grant proposal was deferred to next week.

• Approved support for 2021-2023 Criminal Justice Reinvestment Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved signing on to Public Service Announcement proposed by Emergency Manager (2-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar including accounts payable and July 21 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council will meet to approve minutes, discuss a JRI grant application, and consider a coordinator position. The meeting is open to the public with in-person and virtual options.

• JRI Grant Application discussion
• Coordinator Position consideration
• Minutes approval

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a $300,000 allocation to Grants to Cities using 2020 Census figures, with a 37.5% population-based and 62.5% even distribution split, passing 2-1. They also approved several agreements, including juvenile crime prevention funds, an ARPA agreement, and a courthouse feasibility study award. The meeting included updates on COVID-19 and building projects.

• Approved $300,000 Grants to Cities allocation (2-1)
• Approved Juvenile Crime Prevention IGA #14688, $38,473 (unanimous)
• Approved Juvenile Crime Prevention Grant #15684, $63,000 (unanimous)
• Approved CDA quarterly invoice of $2,309.36 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds agreement (unanimous)
• Granted Intent to Award Courthouse Feasibility Study to DLR Group (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including $285,000 AV upgrade resolution (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners approved a supplemental budget resolution for CARES Act funds and unanimously approved the purchase of five transit vehicles for $499,569. They also allocated $285,000 from General Fund Contingency for audio-visual equipment, while further funding sources are explored. A decision on $500,000 in grants to cities was tabled until the next week, and a letter to Governor Brown supporting local control of masking was approved.

• Approved Consent Calendar including $499,569 for five transit vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2021-20 for CARES Act appropriations (unanimous)
• Allocated $285,000 from General Fund Contingency for AV equipment (unanimous)
• Tabled $500,000 in grants to cities until next week (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Governor Brown supporting local control of masking (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board voted 2-1 to recommend mask use in county government and support the Public Health Director's vaccination efforts, with Commissioner Doherty dissenting. It also approved a $10,000 interfund loan to support the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo, allocated 80% of a $62,755 SAIF dividend to employees, and approved the purchase of six Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles for $34,219.95 each.

• Approved consent calendar including $27,927.60 Dodge Charger purchase (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of six 2021 Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles at $34,219.95 each (unanimous)
• Authorized $12,200 expenditure for OWRD watermaster duties (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 General Fund interfund loan to Video Lottery for Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo (unanimous)
• Allocated 20% of $62,755 SAIF dividend to Safety Committee, 80% to employees (unanimous)
• Recommended masks in county government and support for vaccination efforts (2-1)
• Approved vaccine incentive Visa cards up to $20 at public events (2-1)
• Approved meal certificates for Fair volunteers (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Oregon to use the new Oregon Alert notification system at no cost to the county, and approved the purchase of AeroClave bus sanitizing equipment for $61,299. The board tabled a decision on allocating the $62,755 SAIF dividend until after an executive session on labor negotiations, and later decided to revisit it next week. The board also approved a fee schedule update and several consent calendar items.

• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable, June 30 minutes, and Oregon State Lottery IGA (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with State of Oregon for Oregon Alert notification system (unanimous)
• Tabled SAIF dividend allocation of $62,755 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of AeroClave sanitizing equipment from Creative Bus Sales for $61,299 (unanimous)
• Approved Fee Schedule update via Order No. OR-2021-11 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission approved a land use decision for a 120-megawatt solar energy facility with a 60-MW battery storage system on land zoned Airport Light Industrial, subject to 11 conditions. The commission also approved a land partition for a 640-acre dual-zoned parcel and a zoning interpretation for a split-zoned property. All decisions were unanimous, with one commissioner recusing from the solar vote due to employment with the Port of Morrow.

• Approved land partition LP-N-498-21 for a 640-acre parcel (unanimous)
• Approved land use decision LUD-N-38-21 confirming industrial zoning effective date (unanimous)
• Approved LUD-N-37-21 for 120-MW solar facility with 11 conditions (unanimous, Devin recused)
• Accepted ODA letter, applicant slides, and staff memo into the record (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners and the Port of Morrow are holding a joint meeting to discuss future collaboration on economic development, as well as Interchange Area Management Plans and Transportation System Plans. The agenda also includes entity updates and topics of mutual interest. This is a discussion-oriented meeting with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Future collaboration on economic development
• Interchange Area Management Plans & Transportation System Plans
• Entity updates
• Topics of mutual interest

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent calendar, including accounts payable, minutes, a credit card for the Emergency Manager, liquor license renewals, a transit vehicle funding agreement, a reappointment, and surplus vehicle disposal. They also discussed the temporary closure of Umatilla National Forest lands due to wildfires, with Forest Service Ranger Doug McKay explaining the decision and noting that waivers were available for legitimate needs. The board accepted revised minutes from June 2, 2021, and received updates on county building projects and department reports.

• Approved consent calendar items including accounts payable, minutes, and a $1,500 credit card for the Emergency Manager.
• Approved liquor license renewals for Love's Travel Stop and Marker 40 Golf Club with no recommendation.
• Approved ODOT agreement #35077 for five public transit vehicles, not-to-exceed $371,899 with a local match of $92,975.
• Reappointed Aaron Palmquist to the STIF Advisory Committee for a term through June 30, 2024.
• Approved sending two Sheriff's Office vehicles to state surplus.
• Approved OLCC temporary sales license application from Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo.
• Accepted revised minutes of June 2, 2021.
• Held executive session for labor negotiations.

Fair Board

The Morrow County Fair Board is meeting to discuss and plan the upcoming fair, covering entertainment, cleaning, garbage, chips/sawdust, straw, layout, contests, and security. The agenda is largely a working list of items to be addressed, with no final decisions or dollar amounts specified.

• Entertainment planning
• Cleaning and garbage services
• Chips/sawdust and straw supplies
• Fairgrounds walkaround/layout
• Security arrangements

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially decide on several business items, including audio-visual options for the government center, purchases of a Trail King equipment trailer and a Polaris Ranger with trailer, and updates on the Emergency Operations Center and building projects. The board will also review consent calendar items such as accounts payable, minutes, and intergovernmental agreements, along with department reports from Planning, Treasurer, Justice Court, and Veterans Services. An executive session is scheduled for labor negotiations.

• Request to purchase Trail King equipment trailer (Public Works)
• Request to purchase Polaris Ranger and trailer (Undersheriff)
• Audio visual options for Morrow County Government Center
• ODOT Public Transportation Division Agreement #34958, STF Operating Funds
• Second Amendment to OHA IGA #154978, Alcohol & Drug Prevention and Education Program

The Board unanimously approved outfitting both rooms in the new Government Center Building in Irrigon with audio/visual systems and directed staff to find funding for those rooms and for the Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room. The motion was amended to include the Bartholomew room, with costs estimated at $300,000 for all three. The Board also approved purchases of a $22,900 equipment trailer and a $38,800 Polaris Ranger and trailer for search and rescue.

• Approved A/V build-out for both rooms in the Irrigon Government Center and directed staff to find funding for those rooms and the Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room.
• Approved purchase of a 24' x 102" tilt deck equipment trailer from Pape Machinery for $22,900.
• Approved purchase of a 2021 Polaris Ranger Crew NorthStar Edition Ultimate and 2021 Trekk Trailer from Morrow County Grain Growers for $38,800.
• Approved Consent Calendar items: accounts payable, minutes of June 9 & 16, and ODOT agreement #34958 for $135,400.
• Agreed by consensus to add conduit for an electric charging station and a vault/conduit for a future natural gas generator to the Government Center Building.

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss a proposed intergovernmental agreement with the City of Boardman for building department services, plan review, and building inspections. No formal action is scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of intergovernmental agreement with City of Boardman for building department services, plan review, and building inspections

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to let Order No. OR-2021-10, declaring a local state of emergency due to COVID-19, expire on July 9, 2021. They also approved reorganizing two nurse positions to make a full-time role, increasing the budget by $4,600 per year. The board approved the consent calendar, including several transit agreements and a wildlife services contract, and appointed Lori Seitz to the Road Committee. Accounts Payable for July 7th were approved with additional research to come back to the board.

• Approved consent calendar items including payroll, minutes, and multiple transit and service agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable for July 7th with additional research to come back (unanimous)
• Appointed Lori Seitz to the Road Committee, Alternate Position representing Lexington, term July 7, 2021 – July 7, 2024 (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved reassigning part-time Nurse-Family Partnership duties to combine with CaCoon nurse duties to make full-time position (unanimous)
• Voted to let Order No. OR-2021-10 declaring local COVID-19 state of emergency expire (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a supplemental budget resolution (R-2021-17) with 10 adjustments for fiscal year end 2020-2021, and approved two consent calendar items: a contract with EnviRoad, LLC for asphalt stabilizer and an amendment to an Oregon Health Authority agreement for mental health services. No public comments were received during the hearing. The board also held an executive session for real property negotiations, but no decisions were made.

• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution R-2021-17 (unanimous)
• Approved EnviRoad, LLC contract for EarthBind Stabilizer Rejuvenating Asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to OHA IGA #166052 for mental health services (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission approved three land use applications: a land partition for Elizabeth Dunn-Crispin, a land use decision and variance for Philippi Ranches, and a land partition and replat for Amazon Data Services. All votes were unanimous. A fourth application, a land partition by Windy River LLC, was continued to the July 27 meeting.

• Approved land partition LP-N-496-21 for Elizabeth Dunn-Crispin (unanimous)
• Approved land use decision LUD-N-36-21 and variance V-N-041-21 for Philippi Ranches (unanimous)
• Approved land partition LP-N-497-21 and replat R-N-068-21 for Amazon Data Services (unanimous)
• Continued land partition LP-N-498-21 for Windy River LLC to July 27 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. R-2021-16, adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget of $60,760,485, with minor adjustments to the Sheriff's salary and two Public Works capital projects funded by contingency dollars. The Board also approved a $172,000 refund to Caithness Energy for an over-billing error, to be covered by a transfer from the Shepherds Flat Fund. Additionally, the Board approved several intergovernmental agreements, including a $14,380 real-time passenger information system for The Loop, a $20,000 ODOT agreement for updating the Coordinated Human Services Plan, and a $36,400 audit engagement letter.

• Approved Resolution No. R-2021-16 adopting the FY 2021-22 budget of $60,760,485
• Approved refund of $172,000 to Caithness Energy for over-billing
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Valley Transit for a real-time passenger information system ($14,380)
• Approved ODOT Agreement #35133 for updating the Coordinated Human Services Plan (not-to-exceed $20,000)
• Approved OHA IGA #169524 for Public Health Services financing (FY 2021-2023)
• Approved Consent Calendar including OpenGov software agreement ($220,782) and audit engagement ($36,400)
• Agreed by consensus to contract with Matt Kenny as part-time Surveyor and advertise for full-time position
• Authorized County Administrator to sign Host Agreement for Lead for America Fellowship Program

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a $1,305,009.60 contract with Granite Construction for the Bombing Range Road overlay project, covering about five miles from I-84 to the Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility Boardman. The Board also approved a CARES Recovery Fund grant agreement for up to $164,052.50 for vaccination incentives, a software contract, and a comment letter to the Energy Facility Siting Council regarding the Boardman Solar permit extension. A citizen's questions about a temporary fence permit on the 21 Road led to discussion but no action.

• Approved Granite Construction award for Bombing Range Road overlay, $1,305,009.60 (unanimous)
• Approved DAS Grant Agreement #2625 for CARES Recovery Fund, up to $164,052.50 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Helion Software for assessment/taxation services, $52,892 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to DOR Intergovernmental Services Agreement, increasing hours to 380 and amount to $22,800 (unanimous)
• Approved comment letter to EFSC on Boardman Solar permit extension (unanimous)
• Approved delegation of conference room naming decisions to Chair Russell and team (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a 10-year, $67,500 loan from the Morrow County Equity Fund to the Morrow County Health District to purchase the former Nazarene Church building, with a 1.5% interest rate. The board also approved an OHSU research subaward amendment for $24,751, appointed Jacob K. Cain to the Road Committee, and designated Commissioner Lindsay as the water resources liaison. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $67,500 Equity Fund loan to Morrow County Health District (unanimous)
• Set loan interest rate at 1.5% (unanimous)
• Approved OHSU Research Subaward Agreement Amendment #2 for $24,751 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jacob K. Cain to Road Committee for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Designated Commissioner Lindsay as Oregon Water Resources Department liaison (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including payables, May 5 minutes, and investment order (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a code enforcement ordinance (ORD-2021-4) on second reading, approve a contract for mental health and addiction services, and extend the local COVID-19 state of emergency. The board will also review consent calendar items, including payments and supply contracts, and receive department reports.

• Second reading and adoption of ORD-2021-4 Code Enforcement Ordinance
• Contract with Community Counseling Solutions for mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services
• Draft Order OR-2021-10 extending COVID-19 local state of emergency
• Purchase of supplies contracts with Granite Construction and American Rock for hot mix and tack oil
• Memorandum of Understanding between Boardman Senior Center and The Loop

The Board unanimously adopted Ordinance No. ORD-2021-4, updating the county's code enforcement ordinance to add compliance with zoning and subdivision ordinances and address vehicle nuisance storage, repealing and replacing ORD-2019-4, effective July 5, 2021. The Board also approved a contract with Community Counseling Solutions for mental health and addiction services, a memorandum of understanding for the Boardman bus barn, and extended the local COVID-19 emergency order to July 9, 2021, with a 2-1 vote. All other consent calendar items were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. ORD-2021-4, code enforcement update (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Community Counseling Solutions for mental health and addiction services (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Boardman bus barn between Senior Center and The Loop (unanimous)
• Extended local COVID-19 emergency order to July 9, 2021 (2-1, Doherty dissenting)
• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable, minutes, and revised asphalt contracts (unanimous)
• Approved second amendment to OHA IGA #166052 for mental health services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2021-22 budget of $60,760,485, including two post-approval increases: $49,750 for roof repairs and $60,000 for a new maintenance truck. The board also set the sheriff's salary at $113,844.02, a $875.77 increase, and approved several other items including a COVID-19 safeguards policy update, an OHA vaccine reimbursement agreement, and a cattle guard policy update.

• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable and Justice Reinvestment Grant amendment (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021-22 budget with $49,750 for roof repairs and $60,000 for maintenance truck (unanimous)
• Set sheriff's salary at $113,844.02, a $875.77 increase (unanimous)
• Approved amended COVID-19 Safeguards Policy (unanimous)
• Approved OHA IGA #170129 for FEMA vaccine reimbursement (unanimous)
• Adopted updated cattle guard policy with edits (unanimous)
• Authorized DLCD housing grant pre-application (unanimous)
• Approved letter supporting SB 866 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land partition requests, including a replat for Port of Morrow, a partition to create a non-farm dwelling on EFU land, and a continued partition for Umatilla Electric Cooperative. The commission will also discuss a recent state land use training.

• Replat R-N-067-21: Port of Morrow, adjust shared property line on PI-zoned land near Boardman
• Land Partition LP-N-495-21: Steve & Lisanne Currin, divide ~56 acres for non-farm dwelling on EFU land near Heppner
• Land Partition LP-N-493-21 (continued): Umatilla Electric Cooperative, partition 81.5-acre parcel at Highway 730/I-84 interchange
• Work session on Statewide Land Use Program Training from May 6

The Morrow County Planning Commission approved three items: a replat for the Port of Morrow, a land partition and land use decision for Steve & Lisanne Currin, and noted the withdrawal of a Umatilla Electric Cooperative application. All votes were unanimous, with one commissioner recusing from the Port of Morrow vote. The meeting also included approval of the April minutes with an amendment.

• Approved replat R-N-067-21 for Port of Morrow (unanimous, with Vice-Chair Devin recused)
• Approved land partition LP-N-495-21 for Steve & Lisanne Currin (unanimous)
• Approved land use decision LUD-N-35-21 for Steve & Lisanne Currin (unanimous)
• Noted withdrawal of LP-N-493-21 by Umatilla Electric Cooperative
• Approved April 27, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously awarded the Lexington Airport seal coat and runway lights project to C.R. Contracting, LLC for $575,337.10, and approved a $142,956 interfund loan to the 5310-FTA Grant Fund. The Board also held a first reading of a code enforcement ordinance update and discussed, but tabled, sheriff compensation. A bid for liquid asphalt emulsion was awarded to Blue Line Transportation Co. Inc.

• Awarded Lexington Airport project to C.R. Contracting, LLC for $575,337.10 (unanimous)
• Approved $142,956 interfund loan from General Fund to 5310-FTA Grant Fund (unanimous)
• Awarded liquid asphalt emulsion bid to Blue Line Transportation Co. Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable and April 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Held first reading of code enforcement ordinance update ORD-2021-4
• Tabled sheriff compensation discussion pending more information
• Agreed to proceed with joint Umatilla County meeting June 3 and OHV Park meeting June 16

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss a strategy for growth in rural cities and a community development position. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Strategy for Growth for Rural Cities
• Discussion of Community Development Position

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved Windwave Communications' permit to build a communications line on the right-of-way at Homestead Lane and Bombing Range Road, with Chair Russell abstaining due to a financial interest. The Board also adopted the Code Enforcement Ordinance update, approved the purchase of two Ford F-250 pickups, and accepted a Columbia Development Authority invoice. No action was taken on allocating Resiliency Fund grants to cities.

• Approved Windwave Communications right-of-way permit (2-0, Russell abstained)
• Adopted Code Enforcement Ordinance update (unanimous)
• Approved $96,166 for two 2022 Ford F-250 pickups (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel to Arizona for Kenworth T-370 build (unanimous)
• Approved Undersheriff working out-of-class pay effective April 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Boardman's Bailey Park Phase I subdivision plat (unanimous)
• Accepted Columbia Development Authority invoice for $2,531.80 (unanimous)
• Took no action on Resiliency Fund grants to cities

Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee

The Morrow County Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee is meeting to review the 2021 Oregon Department of Agriculture Wolf Compensation & Financial Assistance Grant Award and a depredation application. The agenda also includes agency updates and approval of prior minutes.

• Review 2021 Oregon Department of Agriculture Wolf Compensation & Financial Assistance Grant Award
• Review depredation application
• Approve minutes from January 26, 2021
• Agency updates

The committee unanimously approved the January 26, 2021 minutes. ODF&W reported the Heppner Pack is gone after the alpha pair died, with no cause determined, and the Five Mile Pack is denned up. The committee reviewed the 2021 ODA grant award of $13,000, with $12,000 remaining after the county share and $1,260 allocated to the Proudfoots for proven depredation. The application deadline for livestock producers is November 19, 2021.

• Approved January 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2021 ODA Wolf Compensation grant award of $13,000, with $12,000 after county share
• Noted $1,260 allocated to Proudfoots for proven depredation
• Set November 19, 2021 as grant application deadline (decided earlier)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 12, 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings: one on a code enforcement ordinance update and one on renaming Threemile Road to Marty Myers Road. The board will also consider a consent calendar including a grant application, reappointments, and various reports.

• Public hearing: Code Enforcement Ordinance Update
• Public hearing: Application to rename Threemile Road to Marty Myers Road
• Resolution No. R-2021-14: Applying for County Assessment Function Funding Assistance (CAFFA) Grant
• Reappointment requests to North Morrow Vector Control District Board
• Ducote Consulting for Grant Writing and Environmental Services

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved renaming Threemile Road to Marty Myers Road, honoring the developer of Threemile Canyon Farms. The board also approved the consent calendar, including a CAFFA grant application, and continued a public hearing on code enforcement updates to May 12. Accounts Payable was approved minus a $2,531.80 Columbia Development Authority grant payment, which was postponed for further review.

• Approved renaming Threemile Road to Marty Myers Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including CAFFA grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable minus $2,531.80 CDA grant (unanimous)
• Continued code enforcement public hearing to May 12 (unanimous)
• Appointed three members to North Morrow Vector Control District Board (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to Ducote Consulting agreement for Heritage Trail grant writing

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a resolution declaring a drought emergency, COVID-related pay for employees, and a proposed ambulance service area plan. They will also consider awarding a contract for HVAC services and review various quarterly reports from county departments.

• Resolution No. R-2021-12: Declaring a Drought Emergency
• Discussion of COVID Pay for county employees
• Discussion of Ambulance Service Area Plan Proposal
• Award bid and contract for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Services
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Sheriff's Services with the City of Irrigon

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $193,192 in COVID-19 business grant awards from the Morrow County and Tillamook County Creamery Association. They also ended the temporary COVID-19 Emergency Leave Policy, approved the Ambulance Service Area Plan with annual review, declared a drought emergency, and approved an HVAC services contract with Bruce Inc. The board named the new Irrigon building the 'Morrow County Government Center'.

• Approved COVID-19 business grant awards totaling $193,192 (unanimous)
• Ended temporary COVID-19 Emergency Leave Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Morrow County Health District Ambulance Service Area Plan with annual review (unanimous)
• Declared drought emergency via Resolution R-2021-12 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year HVAC services contract with Bruce Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Eastern Oregon Economic Summit (unanimous)
• Named new Irrigon building 'Morrow County Government Center' (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including Sheriff's services IGA with City of Irrigon (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five land partition and replat requests, including property line adjustments and parcel splits. The commission will take action on these items, which involve properties in Farm Residential, Port Industrial, and Exclusive Farm Use zones.

• Replat R-N-064-21: property line adjustment on Wilson Lane, 3 miles west of Boardman (tax lots 300/301, Map 4N 24E 13)
• Replat R-N-065-21: Port of Morrow property line adjustment on Columbia Avenue, east of Boardman (tax lot 100, Maps 4N 25E 11 and 4N 25E 02)
• Replat R-N-066-21: Port of Morrow and City of Boardman property line adjustment adjacent to Boardman on Columbia Avenue (tax lots 100/102, Map 4N 25E 11; tax lot 105, Map 4N 25E 12)
• Land Partition LP-N-494-21: TC Energy partition of EFU land on Grieb Wood Road, 12 miles northeast of Lexington (tax lot 1200, Map 2N 26)
• Land Partition LP-N-493-21: Umatilla Electric Cooperative partition of 81.5-acre Port Industrial parcel at Highway 730 and I-84 interchange (tax lot 200, Map 4N 26E 07)

The Morrow County Planning Commission approved four land use applications: three replats (R-N-064-21, R-N-065-21, R-N-066-21) and two land partitions (LP-N-494-21, LP-N-493-21). All approvals were unanimous, with some conditions added. One application (LP-N-493-21) was continued to the next meeting. No public testimony was given in favor or opposition for any item.

• Approved replat R-N-064-21 (property line adjustment, Wilson Lane) with corrected clerical errors and added condition of simultaneous deed filing (unanimous)
• Approved replat R-N-065-21 (Port of Morrow property line adjustment, Columbia Avenue) (unanimous)
• Approved replat R-N-066-21 (Port of Morrow and City of Boardman property line adjustment) with condition of simultaneous deed filing (unanimous; Commissioner Devin recused)
• Approved land partition LP-N-494-21 (TC Energy, EFU zone, Grieb Wood Road) with corrected property location (unanimous)
• Continued land partition LP-N-493-21 (Umatilla Electric Cooperative, Port of Morrow) to May 25, 2021 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss three main topics: naming a building in Irrigon, a Community Development position, and American Rescue Plan funding to the county. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda indicates these are discussion items.

• Irrigon building name discussion
• Community Development position discussion
• American Rescue Plan funding to the county

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a supplemental budget for the Special Transportation Fund, STF Vehicle Reserve Fund, and 5310 FTA Grant Fund. They will also consider second reading and adoption of two ordinances: one adopting a new Goal 10 Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, and another adopting a new Rural Residential 10-Acre Zone. Other business includes awarding an asphalt supplier bid, approving several agreements and resolutions, and appointing a representative to a groundwater subcommittee.

• Public hearing on Supplemental Budget Resolution No. R-2021-8 for Special Transportation Fund, STF Vehicle Reserve Fund, and 5310 FTA Grant Fund
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. ORD-2021-2 (new Goal 10 Housing Chapter)
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. ORD-2021-3 (new Rural Residential 10-Acre Zone)
• Award bid for asphalt suppliers
• Resolution No. R-2021-11: Applying for County Assessment Function Funding Assistance (CAFFA) Grant

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted two ordinances: one adding a new Goal 10 Housing chapter to the Comprehensive Plan, and another creating a new Rural Residential 10-Acre Zone. They also approved a supplemental budget resolution, awarded asphalt supply contracts, and approved several agreements and resolutions. A motion to approve a working out-of-class request for the Undersheriff failed.

• Adopted Ordinance ORD-2021-2 adding Goal 10 Housing chapter to Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance ORD-2021-3 creating new Rural Residential 10-Acre Zone (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution R-2021-8 for Special Transportation, STF Vehicle Reserve, and 5310 FTA Grant funds (unanimous)
• Awarded hot mix asphalt supply contracts to American Rock Products (preferred) and Granite Construction (secondary) (unanimous)
• Approved Public Transportation Division Agreement #34843 for The Loop COVID-19 relief funds (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Employee Handbook and Policies (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2021-10 correcting PERS contribution type (unanimous)
• Denied working out-of-class request for Undersheriff John Bowles (1-2 vote failed)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council is holding a virtual meeting. The only substantive agenda item is a report from Jessy Rose on grants and projects. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order and adjournment).

• Jessy Rose – Grants and Projects update

Budget Committee

The Morrow County Budget Committee tentatively approved the FY2021-22 budget totaling $60,760,485, including a tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 of assessed value. The committee reviewed and approved numerous departmental budgets, including a $1.8 million capital improvement fund and a $45,000 search and rescue vehicle for the Sheriff's Office. Several items were tabled or deferred, including a proposed trail maintenance shed and a watermaster budget request.

• Approved FY2021-22 budget totaling $60,760,485 with tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 assessed value
• Approved $1.8 million for Capital Improvement Fund (Courthouse upgrades, building improvements, Public Works facility)
• Approved Sheriff's budget of $4,606,958 including $45,000 for a new rescue vehicle
• Approved $500,000 transfer to Resiliency Fund for COVID relief tracking
• Approved $25,000 for Irrigon/Boardman Emergency Center with $5,000 designated for Boardman Food Pantry
• Approved $20,000 for Neighborhood Center of South Morrow County
• Tabled $274,861 trail maintenance shed request for further discussion
• Denied $10,000 watermaster budget request; motion failed, will revisit after formal presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving payables and minutes, and considering a proposal to buy video surveillance systems for The Loop vehicle fleet. They will also receive updates on the Emergency Operations Center and building projects, plus written reports from several departments.

• Proposal from Safety Vision for video surveillance systems for The Loop vehicle fleet
• Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Payables
• Minutes from December 23, 2020
• Emergency Operations Center Update
• Building Project Updates

The Board unanimously approved the consent calendar, including accounts payable, December 23, 2020 minutes, and a video surveillance system purchase for The Loop fleet. They also agreed to hold a work session next week to discuss county priorities for American Rescue Plan funds and the Governor's 10-Point Economic Recovery Plan. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were updates and discussions.

• Approved accounts payable and payroll payables (unanimous)
• Approved December 23, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Safety Vision video surveillance proposal for The Loop fleet, authorizing Administrator to sign (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold a work session next week on American Rescue Plan funds and 10-Point Economic Recovery Plan

Budget Committee

The Morrow County Budget Committee tentatively approved the FY2021-22 budget totaling $60,760,485, including a tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 of assessed value. Over three days, the committee reviewed and tentatively approved numerous departmental budgets, including a $1.8 million capital improvement fund and a $45,000 search and rescue vehicle for the Sheriff's Office. The committee also tabled a $274,861 request for a trail maintenance shed at Cutsforth Park and funded three non-profits.

• Approved FY2021-22 budget of $60,760,485 with tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 assessed value
• Approved $1.8M Capital Improvement Fund for courthouse and other projects
• Approved Sheriff's budget of $4,606,958 including $45,000 for a new rescue vehicle
• Tabled $274,861 Cutsforth Park trail maintenance shed request for further discussion
• Approved $25,000 for Irrigon/Boardman Emergency Center, $20,000 for Neighborhood Center, and $5,000 for Boardman Food Pantry
• Approved $1,394,475 Special Transportation Fund budget
• Approved $1,559,374 Health Department budget
• Approved $629,587 Planning Department budget

Fair Board

The Morrow County Fair Board is meeting to discuss sponsor updates, fair entertainment, and COVID-19 capacity limits for the upcoming fair scheduled for August 17-21. The agenda includes proposed capacity limits for outdoor and indoor areas under moderate and low risk levels. The meeting is open to the public and also available via Zoom.

• Fair scheduled for August 17-21, 2021, with all activities as normal
• Moderate risk: 150 people total in outside areas, 100 people total in indoor arena
• Low risk: 300 people total in outside areas, 50% indoor occupancy
• Meeting held at Fairgrounds Annex, 74473 HWY 74, Heppner, OR

The Morrow County Fair Board decided to book Olivia Harms for Thursday and Friday entertainment instead of the Severin Sisters, citing a better price. The fair will be free again this year thanks to sponsors. The board also discussed various preparations, including a feasibility study, security, and facility improvements, but no formal votes were recorded on these items.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (motion by Shelby, second by Dawn)
• Selected Olivia Harms for Thursday and Friday fair entertainment instead of Severin Sisters

Budget Committee

The Morrow County Budget Committee is meeting over three days to review and approve the FY 2021-22 budget. They will hear presentations from county departments, consider budget requests, and set the tax rate. The proposed tax rate is $4.1347 per $1,000 of assessed value for operating purposes.

• Tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 assessed value for operating purposes
• Budget requests (decision packages) presented by Kate Knop
• Compensation & benefits update including COLA and health benefits changes
• Funding requests from cities, OSU Extension, Willow Creek Valley Economic Development, and others
• Review of special funds: wind fees (Willow Creek, Echo Winds, Shepherds Flat, PGE-Carty, Wheatridge), Finley Buttes, capital improvement, forest service

The Morrow County Budget Committee tentatively approved the FY2021-22 budget totaling $60,760,485 across three days of meetings. The committee approved a tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 of assessed value for operating purposes. Individual department budgets were tentatively approved, with several items tabled or deferred for further discussion, including the Cutsforth Park building request and the Watermaster budget.

• Approved FY2021-22 budget totaling $60,760,485
• Approved tax rate of $4.1347 per $1,000 assessed value
• Tentatively approved Sheriff's budget of $4,606,958 plus $45,000 for rescue vehicle
• Tentatively approved Road Fund budget of $8,569,795
• Tentatively approved Capital Improvement Fund of $1.8 million
• Tabled Cutsforth Park building request of $274,861 for further discussion
• Approved $25,000 for Irrigon/Boardman Emergency Center with $5,000 for Boardman Food Pantry
• Tentatively approved $500,000 transfer to Resiliency Fund

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on April 7, 2021, covering a range of business items. Key actions include first readings of two ordinances related to housing, a road use agreement for the Wheatridge Solar Project, and awarding bids for a road reconstruction project and a video surveillance system. The board will also hear reports from county departments and may enter executive session to discuss litigation.

• First reading of Ordinance ORD-2021-2 to adopt a new Goal 10 Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
• First reading of Ordinance ORD-2021-3 to adopt a new Rural Residential 10-Acre Zone
• Road Use Agreement for the Wheatridge Solar Project
• Award bid and contract for the Kilkenny Corner Reconstruction Project
• Award bid for a video surveillance system for The Loop vehicle fleet

The Board approved a Road Use and Maintenance Agreement with Wheatridge Solar Energy Center, LLC, covering Bombing Range Road, Strawberry Lane, and Barak Martin Road. They also awarded a bid and contract to American Rock Products for the Thin Lift Overlay and Kilkenny Corner Reconstruction projects, and approved a video surveillance system for The Loop fleet from Safety Vision for $26,688. Additionally, they approved four right-of-way permits for Windwave Communications, with Chair Russell recusing himself due to a financial interest.

• Approved Road Use and Maintenance Agreement with Wheatridge Solar Energy Center, LLC, effective April 7, 2021.
• Awarded bid and contract to American Rock Products for Thin Lift Overlay and Kilkenny Corner Reconstruction projects.
• Approved Safety Vision as supplier for video surveillance system for The Loop fleet, at $26,688.
• Approved four right-of-way permits for Windwave Communications (applications #ORN, #ORO, #ORP, #ORQ).
• Approved appointment of Scott Green to the STIF Advisory Committee for a three-year term.
• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable, minutes, and a tax refund to Threemile Canyon Farms, LLC.
• Held first readings of ordinances to adopt a new Goal 10 Housing Chapter and a Rural Residential 10-Acre Zone.
• Held executive session to consult with counsel on litigation.

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Sheriff's Station 2 building. The meeting is ceremonial and includes only the call to order, the groundbreaking, and adjournment.

• Groundbreaking ceremony for Sheriff's Station 2 building
• Meeting held at property south of Heppner Fire Hall (911 Riverside Avenue, Heppner, OR)

Board of Commissioners

The Columbia River Enterprise Zone III Board will conduct several organizational actions. The agenda includes electing officers and establishing administrative procedures for the board.

• Election of Officers
• Agreement for Management Services
• Fee Schedule for Applications
• Appointment of Fiscal Agent
• Appointment of Legal Counsel

Board of Commissioners

The meeting consists of a tour of the Naval Weapons System Training Facility in Boardman. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• NWSTF Boardman Tour

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four land-use applications, including a property line adjustment, a temporary concrete batch plant, a forest template dwelling, and a natural gas compressor station. The commission will also consider minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.

• Replat R-S-063-21: property line adjustment on EFU land 11 miles east of Heppner on Highway 74
• Conditional Use Permit CUP-N-346-21: temporary concrete batch plant for Beef Northwest Feeders on Taggares Lane, 10 miles southwest of Boardman
• Land Use Decision LUD-S-34-21: forest template dwelling for Walter and Erin Mallette near Penland Lane southeast of Heppner
• Land Use Decision LUD-N-33-21: natural gas compressor, equipment, buildings, and generators for Gas Transmission Northwest near Bombing Range Road northeast of Lexington

The Morrow County Planning Commission approved all four applications on the agenda: a replat, a conditional use permit for a temporary concrete batch plant, a forest template dwelling, and a natural gas compressor facility. The gas compressor approval included an added condition to consult with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and the State Historic Preservation Office. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved replat R-S-063-21 for G Hughes Property and Kilkenny (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit CUP-N-346-21 for temporary concrete batch plant (unanimous)
• Approved land use decision LUD-S-34-21 for forest template dwelling (unanimous)
• Approved land use decision LUD-N-33-21 for natural gas compressor with added cultural consultation condition (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings to consider adopting a new Goal 10 Housing Chapter for the Comprehensive Plan and a new Rural Residential 10-Acre Zone. The board will also review consent calendar items, including intergovernmental agreements for public health and mental health services, a zoning ordinance amendment, and a wolf compensation grant. Other business includes appointing road and airport committee members, an intergovernmental agreement for sheriff's services with the City of Heppner, and updates on the Emergency Operations Center and building projects.

• Public hearings on new Goal 10 Housing Chapter and Rural Residential 10-Acre Zone
• Amended Ordinance ORD-2021-1 amending zoning ordinance Article 9
• Oregon Health Authority agreements #159824 and #166052 for public health and mental health services
• Oregon Department of Agriculture Wolf Compensation Grant Agreement #ODA-4264-GR
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Sheriff's Services with City of Heppner

The Board unanimously adopted the new Goal 10 Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan with amendments, and approved a new Rural Residential 10-Acre Zone (AZ-134-20). They also approved the consent calendar, a sheriff's services agreement with Heppner, and a weather data service for the Lexington Airport. The employee handbook review was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved consent calendar including payables, minutes, and several agreements and resolutions.
• Adopted the new Goal 10 Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan with amendments.
• Approved the new Rural Residential 10-Acre Zone (AZ-134-20) zoning ordinance amendment.
• Approved the Intergovernmental Agreement for Sheriff's Services with the City of Heppner (not-to-exceed $183,150.28).
• Approved the weather data service with All Weather Inc. for the Lexington Airport, to be reviewed in one year.
• Reappointed Bob Gates and Brian Thompson, and appointed Gerry Arnson to the Road Committee.
• Approved signing a support letter for the City of Ione's Travel Oregon grant application.
• No action taken on the Airport Advisory Committee appointment due to applicant not being a county resident.

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget request for digital mapping, presented by Assessor/Tax Collector Mike Gorman. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Request – Digital Mapping (Mike Gorman, Assessor/Tax Collector)

Board of Commissioners

The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council is meeting virtually to discuss several business items, including approving January 2021 minutes, fair housing, a juvenile prevention budget, and grants and projects. The meeting is public and accessible.

• Approve minutes from January 2021
• Sarah Brown presentation on CCS
• Glenda Moyer on fair housing
• Christy Kenny on Juvenile Prevention Budget
• Jessy Rose on grants and projects

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a budget transfer resolution for credit bond funds, and discuss several business items including the 2021 employee handbook, a new emergency manager position, and an update on the Emergency Operations Center. The board will also consider selecting representatives for the Columbia River Enterprise Zone III Board and proposed county values.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. R-2021-6 Budget Transfer Resolution for Credit Bond Funds
• Discussion of new Emergency Manager position and budget options
• Select county representatives for Columbia River Enterprise Zone III Board
• Draft letter on Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds directly to counties
• Irrigon Building project – add alternates

The Board unanimously approved Resolution R-2021-6, increasing appropriations for the Capital Improvement Fund by $6.9 million from credit bond dollars for the new Irrigon building. They also adopted Communication, Teamwork and Professionalism as Morrow County Values. The Board preferred a budget option for a new Emergency Manager position and tabled the 2021 Employee Handbook for further review.

• Approved Consent Calendar: Accounts Payable, Payroll Payables, and January 20th minutes
• Approved Resolution R-2021-6: $6,900,000 budget transfer for credit bond funds for the new Irrigon building
• Adopted Communication, Teamwork and Professionalism as Morrow County Values
• Preferred Option 1 for Emergency Manager position budget: FTE 1.0 in Emergency Management, grant and general fund
• Tabled 2021 Employee Handbook & Policies for additional review
• Discussed $50,000 transfer from Building Permit Fund to General Fund for Compliance Planner position
• Decided three Commissioners will attend initial Columbia River Enterprise Zone III formation meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review proposals for the Ambulance Service Area Plan. The agenda includes only this review item, along with call to order and adjournment, so the meeting is focused on this single topic.

• Review of Ambulance Service Area Plan proposal(s)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider routine approvals, hear department reports, and discuss several business items including the county audit, an ODOT fund exchange agreement, and requests to dispose of equipment and create new positions. The board will also discuss the Enterprise Zone manager role and a tour of a Naval facility, and may enter a closed executive session on legal matters.

• Approve accounts payable and payroll payables
• Quitclaim deed from City of Heppner and Morrow Soil & Water Conservation District for Sheriff's Station 2 property
• Morrow County Audit & Financials with Cameron Anderson of Barnett & Moro
• New position requests: Compliance Planner and Emergency Manager
• Discussion: Enterprise Zone Manager for Columbia River Enterprise Zone III

The Board unanimously approved a Master Grant Agreement with ODOT for fund exchanges, designating the Public Works Director as legal representative. They also approved new Emergency Manager and Compliance Planner positions, disposal of two old Public Works vehicles, and appointed the three Commissioners as initial CREZ III Board representatives. The audit received an unmodified opinion with no federal findings, though budget over-expenditures were noted.

• Approved Consent Calendar including accounts payable, prior minutes, and quitclaim deed for Sheriff's Station 2 property
• Approved ODOT Master Grant Agreement #34773 and designated Public Works Director as legal representative
• Approved disposal of two 1989 International vehicles via GovDeals.com
• Approved Emergency Manager position at pay range 16
• Approved Compliance Planner position at JobMeas 12
• Appointed the three Commissioners as initial CREZ III Board representatives

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss a cattle guard policy, presented by Public Works Director Matt Scrivner. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with call to order and adjournment, so the meeting is focused on this single topic.

• Discussion of cattle guard policy (Matt Scrivner, Public Works Director)

Fair Board

The Morrow County Fair Board is meeting to discuss plans for the 2021 fair, scheduled for August 17-21, with options for full, moderate-risk, and low-risk operations depending on COVID-19 guidelines. They will also review sponsor updates, entertainment bookings, and the budget. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Fair dates set for August 17-21, 2021, with all activities as normal under full reopening
• COVID capacity limits: 150 people outdoors and 100 indoors at moderate risk; 300 outdoors and 50% indoor occupancy at low risk
• Entertainment from last year's canceled fair is reportedly ready to perform this year
• Discussion on fair sponsorships and budget
• Meeting accessible to persons with disabilities; interpreter available upon request

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider several business items, including approving the River Ridge Estates Phase 3 subdivision plat, accepting a dedication deed for Kilkenny Road, and increasing airport hangar fees. They will also review compensation board recommendations and a resolution to rename the Heppner Admin Fund. The meeting includes consent calendar items such as grant applications and a draft letter on coronavirus fiscal recovery funds.

• Approve River Ridge Estates Phase 3 subdivision plat
• Accept dedication deed for Kilkenny Road improvements
• Increase airport hangar fees (Order OR-2021-7)
• Resolution R-2021-5: Rename Heppner Admin Fund to Capital Improvement Project Fund
• 2021 Wolf Depredation Compensation Grant Application

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the River Ridge Estates Phase 3 subdivision plat, a land dedication for Kilkenny Road improvements, a 3% COLA for elected officials (except Treasurer and Sheriff), a 2.5% COLA recommendation for non-union members, airport hangar fee increases, and a resolution renaming the Heppner Admin Fund. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved River Ridge Estates Phase 3 subdivision plat (unanimous)
• Accepted dedication deed for Kilkenny Road improvements and enacted Order No. OR-2021-6 (unanimous)
• Approved 3% COLA for elected officials except Treasurer and Sheriff (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2.5% COLA recommendation for non-union members to Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Approved airport hangar fee increase to $0.155142/sf effective immediately, $0.177305/sf in Feb 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2021-5 renaming Heppner Admin Fund to Capital Improvement Project Fund (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution No. R-2024-4, which expresses support for the Columbia Development Authority and commits to preserving and maintaining the South Trail. The agenda includes only this business item, followed by document signing and adjournment.

• Resolution No. R-2024-4: Support for Columbia Development Authority and commitment to preserve and maintain South Trail

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is holding a business meeting with a single agenda item: discussion of the Board of Commissioners Budget. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Board of Commissioners Budget discussion

The Board of Commissioners reviewed and agreed to several changes to the General Fund budget for the Board of Commissioners, including increasing state dues to $16,000, reducing professional organization dues to $10,000, planning for a podium and A/V upgrades ($15,000-$20,000) for the Upper Conference Room, and testing Microsoft Teams with staff. No formal votes were recorded; the board agreed to these items. Other budget discussions included courthouse maintenance, computer budget increases, and funds for the Boardman Public Health Building, but no decisions were made on those.

• Agreed to increase State Dues (AOC) from $12,500 to $16,000
• Agreed to reduce Other Professional Organizations from $18,000 to $10,000
• Agreed to plan for a formal podium in the Upper Conference Room
• Agreed to budget $15,000-$20,000 for A/V upgrade for virtual meetings
• Agreed to test Microsoft Teams with staff, county pays per-participant fee until fiscal year end

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on several business items, including the 2021 Ambulance Service Area Plan, a resolution supporting the Columbia Development Authority, new federal funding for public transportation, a bid for fuel contracts, and a draft intergovernmental agreement with school districts regarding the Wheatridge Project. The board will also consider a draft grant application form, COVID-related funding, and building project updates. Two executive sessions are scheduled for labor negotiations and performance evaluation.

• 2021 Ambulance Service Area Plan
• Resolution R-2021-2 supporting Columbia Development Authority and South Trail
• Award bid and contract for diesel, gasoline, lubricants, and aviation fuels
• Draft intergovernmental agreement with Morrow County School Districts on Wheatridge Project
• Irrigon Building loan documents

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. R-2021-2, which commits the county to take ownership and preserve the South Trail section at the Umatilla Army Depot after the Columbia Development Authority transfers it. The Board also approved a three-year fuel supply contract with Devin Oil Co., Inc., and an intergovernmental agreement with local school districts for STEM/STEAM education. Additionally, they extended COVID paid leave through March 31, 2021, and agreed to limit grant eligibility to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(8) organizations.

• Approved Resolution No. R-2021-2 for county ownership and preservation of South Trail at Umatilla Army Depot (unanimous).
• Awarded Devin Oil Co., Inc. three-year contracts for gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, and lubricants (unanimous).
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Morrow County School District #1 and Ione School District for STEM/STEAM education, effective July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2035 (unanimous).
• Extended COVID Paid Leave through March 31, 2021 (unanimous).
• Agreed to limit grant eligibility to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(8) organizations.
• Agreed to send a letter to federal congressional delegation requesting direct county funding for coronavirus recovery.
• Agreed to discuss ASA model again at a Work Session on March 17th.
• Agreed not to obtain title insurance for Sheriff Station 2 Building.

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss two personnel topics: the Code Enforcement Position and the Emergency Manager Position. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are listed for discussion only. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Discussion of Code Enforcement Position
• Discussion of Emergency Manager Position
• Meeting held at Bartholomew Building, 110 N. Court St., Heppner, Oregon
• Public can attend via Zoom (Meeting ID: 541-676-2546, Password: 97836)

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two land use decisions for dwellings on Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) zoned properties, and will also discuss amendments to the county's Comprehensive Plan housing chapter and zoning ordinance to create a Rural Residential 10-Acre Zone. These are part of multi-step processes with final decisions before the Board of Commissioners.

• LUD-S-31-21: Replacement dwelling on tax lot 3000, Map 1S 24E, ~4 miles SE of Ione on Rhea Creek Road (EFU zone)
• LUD-S-32-21: Non-farm dwelling on 27-acre parcel, tax lot 4201, Map 1S 25E, ~2 miles east of Lexington (EFU zone)
• AC-135-21: Comprehensive Plan amendment to update Chapter 10 Housing (first of at least two hearings)
• AZ-134-20: Zoning ordinance amendment to create Rural Residential 10-Acre Zone (RR10) (third of at least four hearings)

The Morrow County Planning Commission approved two land-use requests: a replacement dwelling for Anthony Lankford and a non-farm dwelling for Tanner Britt, the latter with an added condition regarding farm deferral taxation. It also recommended the Board of Commissioners adopt a Comprehensive Plan amendment updating Chapter 10 Housing, with an added section on Goal 14, and a zoning ordinance amendment creating a Rural Residential 10-Acre Zone (RR10). All votes were unanimous among commissioners present.

• Approved LUD-S-31-21: replacement dwelling for Anthony Lankford on EFU-zoned property near Ione.
• Approved LUD-S-32-21: non-farm dwelling for Tanner Britt on a 27-acre parcel east of Lexington, with a second condition requiring disqualification from farm deferral taxation.
• Recommended Board of Commissioners adopt the Comprehensive Plan amendment updating Chapter 10 Housing, with advisement to include a section on Goal 14.
• Recommended Board of Commissioners adopt the zoning ordinance amendment creating the RR-10 Zone (AZ-134-20).
• Approved the minutes of the January 19, 2021 meeting.

Compensation Board

The Morrow County Compensation Board will deliberate and recommend pay levels for county elected officials, including Assessor, Clerk, Commissioner, District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, and Treasurer. The meeting includes public comment periods, but deliberations are closed to comment. The board's recommendation will go to the Morrow County Board of Commissioners.

• Deliberation on pay levels for all county elective officers under ORS 204.112
• Recommendation to Morrow County Board of Commissioners on compensation
• Chair election for the Compensation Board
• Approval of 2020-2021 meeting minutes
• Public comment periods at start and end of meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider several business items, including a loan resolution with Commerce/Zion Bank, a letter of support for dedicated county funding from the COVID-19 relief package, a draft MOU with school districts on the Wheatridge Project, and a resolution supporting the Columbia Development Authority and South Trail maintenance. The board will also receive updates on the Emergency Operations Center and building projects, and will conduct the county administrator's annual evaluation in executive session.

• Commerce/Zion Bank Loan Resolution No. R-2023
• Letter of support for dedicated county funding from COVID-19 relief package
• Draft MOU with Morrow County School Districts on Wheatridge Project Strategic Investment Program Agreement
• Draft Resolution No. R-2021-2 supporting Columbia Development Authority and South Trail preservation
• Easement for Sheriff's Station 2 Building from Devin Oil

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. R-2021-3, authorizing a financing agreement and note not to exceed $6,900,000 for the construction of the Irrigon building, pledging the county's full faith and credit. The Board also approved the consent calendar, a letter supporting the American Rescue Plan, and an easement for the Sheriff's Station 2 building. A resolution regarding the South Trail at the Umatilla Army Depot was discussed but not approved, with legal counsels to review options.

• Approved Resolution No. R-2021-3: $6.9M financing agreement for Irrigon building (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable, minutes, and Order OR-2021-4 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for American Rescue Plan to Oregon's congressional delegation (unanimous)
• Approved easement for Sheriff's Station 2 building from Devin Oil (unanimous)
• Discussed but did not approve Resolution R-2021-2 on South Trail; legal counsels to review options

Fair Board

The Morrow County Fair Board will meet to discuss the upcoming August 18-21 fair, including whether to use traditional or modified entertainment. They will also consider purchasing the Mid-Columbia Bus lot and a neighboring property, and review other grounds improvements. The meeting is open to the public and will be held via Zoom.

• Consider purchase of Mid-Columbia Bus lot
• Consider purchase of neighboring property
• Expand parking areas
• Parking barriers in parking lot
• Dorm remodel

The Morrow County Fair Board approved using up to $8,000 in contingency funds for parking barriers, with costs estimated at $3,250 if self-installed or $5,000 if installed by Millers. The board also agreed to move forward with a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to assess buildings and grounds, with a suggested budget of up to $25,000. Officers were re-elected unanimously, and the fair is scheduled for August 18-21, with planning contingent on COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approved using contingency funds up to $8,000 for parking barriers (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with RFP for consultant to assess buildings and grounds, up to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Cody High as Chair, Shelby Krebs as Vice Chair, Dawn Eynetich as Executive Secretary (all unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (motion by Dawn, seconded by Shelby)
• Discussed but did not decide on purchasing Mid-Columbia Bus lot or neighboring property
• Discussed but did not decide on sponsorship letter wording or amounts

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several business items, including an update on the Business Oregon Small Business Relief Fund disbursement, a draft MOU with school districts regarding the Wheatridge Project, and various departmental reports. The agenda also includes consent calendar items, permit requests, and an executive session for real property negotiations.

• Update on Business Oregon Small Business Relief Fund disbursement
• Draft MOU with Morrow County School Districts on Wheatridge Project Strategic Investment Program
• Agreement with Columbia Development Authority on Oregon Trail Site protection
• Sheriff Station 2 Project partition plat
• FTE requests by departments

The Board approved the Planning Department Office Manager position, consolidating two part-time roles into one full-time position (2-0, Chair Russell absent). It also approved participation in the Port of Morrow internship program with two student positions, and unanimously revoked the Telecommuting Policy effective February 16, 2021. The Oregon Trail protection agreement with the Columbia Development Authority was postponed for further review, and the Emergency Manager FTE request was moved to a future agenda.

• Approved Planning Department Office Manager FTE, consolidating two part-time positions (2-0)
• Approved participation in Port of Morrow Student Internship Program with two internships (unanimous)
• Revoked Telecommuting Policy effective Feb 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $94,141.93 tax refund to RDO-Calbee Foods (unanimous)
• Postponed Oregon Trail protection agreement with CDA for legal review
• Moved Emergency Manager FTE request to future agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with a single substantive item: a discussion of Microsoft Teams Government, led by Public Works Director Matt Scrivner. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order and adjournment).

• Discussion of Microsoft Teams Government (Matt Scrivner, Public Works Director)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar, business items, and department reports. Key discussions include topics involving the City of Irrigon, a reclassification request, a building loan services recommendation, and a draft Memorandum of Understanding with Morrow County School Districts regarding the Wheatridge Project Strategic Investment Program Agreement. The board will also receive updates on the Emergency Operations Center and building projects.

• Discussion on topics involving the City of Irrigon (Sheriff Ken Matlack)
• Review Reclassification Request (Lindsay Grogan, Human Resources Manager)
• Request for Proposals, Building Loan Services Recommendation (Darrell Green, Administrator)
• Draft Memorandum of Understanding with Morrow County School Districts regarding the Wheatridge Project Strategic Investment Program Agreement (Richard Tovey, County Counsel)
• Emergency Operations Center Update and Building Project Update

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss vaccine allocation equity distribution. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with the call to order and adjournment, so the meeting is focused on a single topic.

• Discussion of vaccine allocation equity distribution

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider several business items, including adopting a fee schedule, a second reading of a code amendment ordinance, and approval of a retirement plan document. They will also review transportation grants, an intergovernmental agreement, and updates on COVID-19 policies and building projects.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. ORD-2021-1: Article 9 Code Amendments
• Order No. OR-2021-3 adopting a fee schedule
• Columbia River Enterprise Zone III Intergovernmental Agreements
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Document Review and Approval
• Extend Paid Leave 'B' for School Closures and Childcare

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the pros and cons of energy project tax deferral programs for the county, presented by Assessor/Tax Collector Mike Gorman. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Energy Project Tax Deferral Programs – pros and cons for Morrow County

Board of Commissioners

The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council is meeting virtually to approve minutes from November 2020 and discuss housing and data from the Department of Corrections. The meeting is open to the public with accommodations available.

• Approve minutes from November 2020
• Discussion on housing by Glenda Moyer
• Data presentation by Jeff Hanson from Department of Corrections

Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee

The Morrow County Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee is meeting to elect officers, review minutes, and receive agency updates. The main business is reviewing a depredation application and the Oregon Department of Agriculture's draft producer claim form, as well as setting a timeline for the 2021 wolf compensation grant process.

• Election of officers
• Review of depredation application
• Review of ODA's draft producer claim application form
• Timeline for 2021 ODA Wolf Compensation & Financial Assistance Grant Process

The Morrow County Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee approved retaining its officers and the previous meeting minutes. It reviewed and set its 2021 grant requests to the Oregon Department of Agriculture, including $1,260 for one proven wolf depredation, $45,000 for nonlethal deterrent activities, and a $1,000 county contribution. The committee also discussed wolf count survey results and the statewide application deadline of November 19, 2021.

• Retained Dean Robinson as Chair, Al Scott as Vice Chair, Roberta Lutcher as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 8 and December 17, 2020 (unanimous)
• Set 2021 grant request: $1,260 for one proven wolf depredation (Proudfoot Ranches, Oct 5, 2020)
• Set 2021 grant request: $45,000 for nonlethal deterrent activities
• Set 2021 grant request: $1,000 county contribution

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss long-range planning forecasts, presented by Finance Director Kate Knop. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person and via Zoom. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion item.

• Long Range Planning - Forecasts (Kate Knop, Finance Director)
• Meeting held at Bartholomew Building, 110 N. Court St., Heppner, Oregon
• Public can attend via Zoom (Meeting ID: 541-676-2546, Password: 97836)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss the PGE update on decommissioning the Boardman coal-fired plant, review draft comment letters on the Wheatridge Wagon Trail Solar Project and a regional housing needs assessment, and consider a transportation improvement plan application. They will also handle routine consent calendar items, including approving payables and appointing a budget officer.

• PGE update on decommissioning Boardman Coal Fire Plant
• Draft comment letter on Wheatridge Wagon Trail Solar Project
• Draft comment letter on Regional Housing Needs Assessment
• Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan application for FY 2021-2023
• Order OR-2021-1 authorizing treasurer to invest funds

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners approved the STIF plan application for 2021-2023, comment letters to ODOE and LCDC, and Orders OR-2021-1 and OR-2021-2. They also voted to keep the CREZ III IGA with the CREZ II language, with Commissioner Lindsay dissenting. The meeting included recognitions and updates on the PGE plant decommissioning and COVID-19 response.

• Approved STIF Plan Application FY 2021-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved comment letter to ODOE on Wheatridge Wagon Trail Solar Project (unanimous)
• Approved comment letter to LCDC on Regional Housing Needs Assessment (unanimous)
• Approved Order OR-2021-1 authorizing Treasurer to invest funds (unanimous)
• Approved Order OR-2021-2 appointing Doherty as CDA representative, Russell as alternate (2-1, Russell nay)
• Approved motion to keep CREZ III IGA with CREZ II language (2-1, Lindsay nay)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss Memorandums of Understanding with school districts in Morrow County regarding the Wheatridge Project Strategic Investment Program Agreement. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Memorandums of Understanding with school districts regarding the Wheatridge Project Strategic Investment Program Agreement

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on multiple land use applications, including partitions, replats, a conditional use permit, a forest dwelling, and a zoning ordinance amendment. The zoning amendment proposes a new Rural Residential 10-Acre Zone and is the second of at least three hearings. The commission will also review minutes from December 8, 2020, and take public comment.

• Land Partition LP-N-488-21: 2-acre partition in Suburban Residential zone, west of Irrigon on South 1st Street
• Land Partition LP-N-490-21 and Replat R-N-062-21: 555-acre partition in Port Industrial zone, 2 miles east of Boardman
• Land Partition LP-S-491-21: 29-acre partition in General Industrial zone, 1 mile NW of Heppner along Highway 74
• Land Partition LP-S-492-21 and Replat R-S-061-21: 85-acre partition in General Industrial zone, 1 mile NW of Heppner along Highway 74
• Conditional Use Permit CUP-N-344-21: aggregate crushing/screening/stockpiling on EFU land, 3.5 miles east of Pine City on Big Buttercreek Road

The Morrow County Planning Commission approved all six land partition requests, one replat, and one conditional use permit, all without opposition. The commission also continued the Rural Residential 10-Acre Zone (RR10) ordinance amendment hearing to February 23, 2021, and re-elected its current officers.

• Approved land partition LP-N-488-21 (2-acre split, Irrigon) unanimously
• Approved land partition LP-N-490-21 and replat R-N-062-21 (555-acre split, Port of Morrow) with added Condition #2
• Approved land partition LP-S-491-21 (29-acre split, Port of Morrow) unanimously
• Approved land partition LP-S-492-21 and replat R-S-061-21 (85-acre split, Port of Morrow) unanimously
• Approved replat R-N-060-21 (Port of Morrow) unanimously
• Approved conditional use permit CUP-N-344-21 (aggregate crushing, Big Buttercreek Road) unanimously
• Approved land use decision LUD-S-30-21 (forest template dwelling, Penland Lane) unanimously
• Continued RR10 zoning ordinance amendment hearing to February 23, 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and several appointments. They will consider a first reading of a zoning code amendment ordinance, appoint a new county surveyor, and review draft agreements for the Columbia River Enterprise Zone. The board will also receive monthly reports from several county departments.

• First reading of Ordinance No. ORD-2021-1: Article 9 Code Amendments
• Appoint Matt Kenny as Surveyor
• Acknowledge retirement of Buz Wainwright from Public Works
• Review Columbia River Enterprise Zone III Draft Intergovernmental Agreements
• Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Payables

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Matt Kenny as the first-ever appointed County Surveyor, and extended COVID-related policies including telecommuting, paid leave for quarantine, and school closure leave. The board also approved consent calendar items, committee appointments, and a first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Appointed Matt Kenny as County Surveyor (unanimous)
• Extended COVID Policy for two weeks (unanimous)
• Extended paid leave for quarantine until end of February (unanimous)
• Extended school closure/child care paid leave until end of January (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable and OHA amendment (unanimous)
• Appointed Russ Ellsworth to Airport Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed three members to Road Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Doherty to CREZ II Board and Lindsay as alternate (unanimous)

Fair Board

The Morrow County Fair Board will hold its regular meeting, including officer elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Executive Secretary. They will discuss fair sponsorships, grounds improvements, and potential property purchases, including the Mid-Columbia Bus lot and the Hoskin property. The meeting is open to the public and will be held via Zoom.

• Officer elections for Chair, Vice Chair, Executive Secretary
• Consider purchase of Mid-Columbia Bus lot
• Consider purchase of Hoskin property
• Discuss parking barriers and dorm remodel
• Review cultural grant money and master plan

The Morrow County Fair Board re-elected Cody High as Chair, Shelby Krebs as Vice Chair, and Dawn Eynetich as Executive Secretary. The board agreed to use up to $8,000 in contingency funds for parking barriers, with final cost and installation to be determined. They also approved moving forward with a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a building and grounds assessment, with a suggested budget of up to $25,000. Sponsorship amounts were kept the same as the previous year, with a revised letter to be sent out in late February.

• Re-elected Cody High as Chair, Shelby Krebs as Vice Chair, and Dawn Eynetich as Executive Secretary (all in favor)
• Approved using up to $8,000 in contingency funds for parking barriers (board agreed)
• Approved moving forward with an RFP for a consultant to assess buildings and grounds, with a suggested budget of up to $25,000
• Decided to send sponsorship packets with same amounts as previous year, with a revised introduction letter

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss a CARES Funds update as the only scheduled business item. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural, with no consent calendar items, no scheduled department reports, and an executive session for exempt records.

• CARES Funds update
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(f) for exempt records
• No consent calendar items
• No scheduled department reports

The Board of Commissioners approved Application #52 under CARES Act funds for a manufacturing (food & goods) category, with a base allocation plus remaining funds totaling roughly $9,000. The motion passed 2-0, with Commissioner Russell absent. The approval followed an executive session to review the application, which was inadvertently overlooked in a prior round.

• Approved CARES Application #52, Category 31 – Manufacturing (Food & Goods), ~$9,000 (2-0, Russell absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment (AZ-133-20) that would add an administrative review process and centralize permit expiration dates. The board will also consider consent calendar items, including accounts payable, intergovernmental agreements, and appointments, and receive updates on various county projects and department reports.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment AZ-133-20, Article 9, adding Section 9.046
• Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll Payables
• Twelfth and Thirteenth Amendments to Oregon Health Authority IGA #159175 for mental health and addiction services
• Review Resolution R-2017-01 on rotating chairmanship cycle
• Review draft comment letter on Wheatridge Wagon Trail Solar Project to Oregon Department of Energy