Morrow County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the initial project list for the Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also receive an update regarding CFAA funding for community mental health programs.

• Consideration to approve Initial Project List for Capital Improvement Plan
• Update on CFAA for funding Community Mental Health Programs

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Dougherty Quarry's status as a Large Significant Site. The meeting also includes second readings of ordinances for solar siting and farm and forest rules.

• Public hearing on adding Dougherty Quarry to the Goal 5 inventory
• Second reading of ordinance for new solar siting standards
• Second reading of ordinance for new Farm and Forest Rules
• Contract for Morrow County Health District ambulance services (Jan-Mar 2026)
• Approval of 2026 Morrow County Public Transit Service Update recommendations

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss an initial list of projects for the Capital Improvement Plan. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion of Initial Project List for Capital Improvement Plan Consideration

General

The Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee will meet to conduct a project review and discuss a report for Commissioners. The committee will also receive an update regarding a consultant request.

• Project Review
• Report for Commissioners
• Update on Consultant Request

Fair Board

The Morrow County Fair Board will meet online to finalize a management contract with the county and review security proposals. The board will also discuss a winter event budget and select a 2026 fair theme.

• Finalize Fair/County Management Contract
• Review security proposal for bids and quotes
• Discuss winter event budget and proposal
• Select 2026 Fair Theme
• Update on Premium Check position

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee will review a proposal to create a county transient lodging tax for campers, RVs and tents. It will also consider expanding OHV ATV access on county roads to other parks and discuss capital‑improvement ideas for the Lodge at the OHV park. Updates on the Parks Master Plan grant application and a switch to the ResNexus credit‑card processor will be presented.

• Transient Lodging Tax proposal – 2% county rate added to existing 1.5% state rate for a combined 3.5% total
• OHV ATV access on county roads to other parks
• Capital improvements – ideas for the Lodge at the OHV park
• Switching credit‑card processing from CMS to ResNexus
• Parks Master Plan grant application due October 1 2025

The committee approved the meeting minutes. It announced that park reservations will open on January 1 2026 and that the parks will officially open on May 8 2026. A revote on park logos was held, with the results to be emailed once counted. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)
• Set park reservations opening date for Jan 1 2026
• Set parks opening day for May 8 2026
• Held revote on park logos; results pending

Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee

The Morrow County Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee will meet on December 9, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room, Heppner, Oregon, and via Zoom. The agenda includes a call to order, review of minutes, agency updates, a Good of the Order item, and setting the next meeting date. No specific policy decisions or actions are listed for this meeting.

• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
• Review of minutes
• Agency updates
• Good of the Order
• Determine next meeting date

General

The Morrow County Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee will meet on Dec. 4, 2025 to review upcoming projects and discuss the report format, consultant scope, and project schedule. The agenda lists these topics for review and discussion, with no specific decisions noted. Public comment will be accepted after the business items.

• Review Projects
• Discussion of Report Format
• Discussion of Consultant Scope
• Discussion of Schedule
• Public Comment

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners meeting on December 3, 2025 will review departmental reports, adopt a consent agenda, hold a public hearing on rate increases, and discuss several business items including a whistleblower complaint process, road dedication agreements with Nextera, and budget adjustments. Specific decisions may include approving the invoice payment to DLR Group, authorizing a sheriff’s office credit card request, and modifying the Fairgrounds Capital Improvements grant.

• Invoice Payment Authorization: DLR Group (Consent Agenda)
• Miller and Son's Rate Increase (Public Hearing)
• Sanitary Disposal Rate Increase (Public Hearing)
• Wheatridge East Wind Road Dedications (Business Items)
• Budget Adjustments and Transfers of Appropriations (Business Items)

Commissioners adopted the agenda and consent agenda, approved franchise fee rate increases for Miller & Sons and a 3.5% rate increase for Sanitary Disposal, authorized a whistleblower investigation with funding, approved road dedications for the Wheatridge East Wind project and a road use agreement for Wagon Trail Energy, appointed two members to the Property Value Appeals Board, approved three budget adjustments totaling $551,394, and tabled the Fairgrounds Capital Improvement Grant modification.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Miller & Sons franchise fee increase, effective Dec 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Sanitary Disposal franchise rate increase to 3.5%, effective Dec 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized whistleblower investigation and funding (unanimous)
• Approved road dedications for Spur Loop Road (2‑aye, 1 recused)
• Approved Wagon Trail Energy Center Road Use Agreement (2‑aye, 1 recused)
• Approved budget adjustments R‑2025‑14, R‑2025‑15, R‑2025‑16 totaling $551,394 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on two legislative code updates. These amendments aim to align county zoning with state administrative rules for specific land uses.

• AZ-159-25: Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Exclusive Farm Use and Forest Use lands
• AZ-160-25: Zoning Ordinance Amendment to implement Eastern Oregon Siting Standards
• Updates to Morrow County Zoning Ordinance Article 1 (Definitions) and Section 3.100 (Flood Hazard Overlay Zone)

General

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a comprehensive plan amendment to identify an aggregate resource and a variance request for a manufactured home. The meeting will be held at the Bartholomew Building in Heppner and is accessible via Zoom.

• Goal 5 Aggregate Resources Amendment (AC-161-25)
• Variance V-N-060-25 for manufactured home age requirement
• Property located on Washington Lane, 0.7 miles west of Irrigon
• Meeting held at Bartholomew Building, Heppner, OR
• Electronic participation available via Zoom

General

The Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to review project updates and determine a CIP consultant. The body will also consider a community request from the City of Boardman regarding a Court Annex.

• City of Boardman request regarding Court Annex
• CIP Project Update review
• CIP Consultant determination
• Scheduling of initial Board of Commissioners presentation

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will meet to review minutes, discuss budget updates for CREZ and SEP funds, and consider an RFP for a Managing Director position. The meeting will also include updates on Ducote Consulting tasks and the West Glen community.

• Review minutes from October 15, 2025
• Discuss budget updates for CREZ and SEP Funds
• Review RFP for Managing Director Position
• Update on Ducote Consulting Tasks
• West Glen Community Update

Fair Board

The Morrow County Fair Board will discuss several operational items, including enforcement of rental policies and judge contract terms. Members will review a draft management contract between the board and the county. An update on the fair facilities remodel timeline and a proposal for an indoor ice‑skating event in January will also be considered.

• Enforce current rental policies with no waived fees; youth groups pay 50% plus damage deposits
• Maintain judge contract pay structure, mileage, and lodging options
• Review draft Fair Management Contract between the Fair Board and Morrow County
• Update on fair facilities remodel timeline and upcoming community outreach meeting
• Winter Wonderland proposal to bring indoor ice skating for January

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss a CDA invoice and consider Amendment #1 to the Mental Health and Addiction Services contract with Community Counseling Solutions. Public comment will be accepted, and the agenda will be adopted before signing any documents. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 7, 2025 at the Bartholomew Building in Heppner.

• Consideration of CDA invoice (Matthew Jensen, Jeff Wenholz)
• Amendment #1: Mental Health and Addiction Services contract with Community Counseling Solutions (Justin Nelson)
• Signing of documents

The commissioners unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. They approved a motion directing staff to confirm the amounts owed to the Columbia Development Authority and to prepare budget adjustments for payment through the 2026 budget year. They also unanimously voted to table the amendment to the Mental Health and Addiction Services contract until written confirmation is received from the Oregon Health Authority.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous approval)
• Direct staff to verify CDA amounts owed and prepare 2026 budget adjustments (unanimous approval)
• Table amendment to Mental Health and Addiction Services contract pending OHA confirmation (unanimous approval)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on rate increases for Miller and Son's and Sanitary Disposal. The meeting includes discussions on the Oregon-Idaho state border relocation and a groundwater recharge project. Commissioners will also review budget adjustments and equipment purchases.

• Public hearings on rate increases for Miller and Son's and Sanitary Disposal
• Discussion on relocation of the Oregon-Idaho State Border (Greater Idaho)
• Invoice approval for a new 160 M Caterpillar Grader and Western Star Dump Truck #2
• Budget adjustment request for Road Department Communications Project
• Resolution R-2025-18 regarding Columbia River Enterprise Zone 3 property tax exemptions

The commissioners approved a property tax exemption for Lamb Weston’s modernization and expansion of its potato processing facility in Boardman. They also approved the Road Department communications project, Fair Board member appointments, Sheriff’s Office rifle upgrades, and authorized the administrator to negotiate a land transaction with the City of Boardman and Port of Morrow. All motions passed with two votes in favor and one absence.

• Approved property tax exemption for Lamb Weston (Resolution R-2025-18) – vote 2 in favor, 1 absent (Wenholz)
• Approved Road Department communications project funding (Resolution R-2025-13) – vote 2 in favor, 1 absent (Wenholz)
• Approved Fair Board appointments of Jaylene Papineau and Tiffany Bradley – vote 2 in favor, 1 absent (Wenholz)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office rifle upgrades using CREZ funds (Resolution R-2025-17) – vote 2 in favor, 1 absent (Wenholz)
• Authorized County Administrator to negotiate land transaction with City of Boardman and Port of Morrow – vote 2 in favor, 1 absent (Wenholz)
• Adopted agenda with removal of items 4a, 4c, 6a, 6b – vote 2 in favor, 1 absent (Wenholz)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes, grant agreement, invoices, travel request) – vote 2 in favor, 1 absent (Wenholz)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will conduct interviews for outside legal counsel. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Interviews for outside legal counsel: Innova Legal Advisors, P.C.
• Interviews for outside legal counsel: Baum Smith, LLC

The Board voted unanimously to hire Innova Legal Advisors, PC as the county’s outside legal counsel and to authorize the Chair and County Administrator to prepare and sign the necessary engagement letters. The motion was amended to require that the engagement letters receive final Board approval before execution. Earlier, the agenda was adopted unanimously as a procedural item.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Innova Legal Advisors, PC as outside legal counsel (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair and County Administrator to prepare engagement letters (unanimous)
• Amended motion to require Board final approval of engagement letters (unanimous)

ASA Advisory Committee

The Morrow County Ambulance Service Area Advisory Committee will consider and adopt its agenda, review the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting, and hear reports from the Northeast, Southern, and Northern service areas. The committee will also address any other business, set the date for the next meeting, and allow public comment before adjourning.

• Consideration and Adoption of Agenda
• Review of July 22, 2025 minutes
• Northeast and Southern Area Reports
• Northern Area Report
• Other Business

General

The Morrow County Planning Commission will consider a Legislative Code Update (AZ-160-25) to amend the zoning ordinance and incorporate Eastern Oregon Solar Siting Standards into the Exclusive Farm Use and Forest Use Zones. Public hearings are scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM, and the commission must act on the proposed amendment. The agenda also includes an update to the Columbia River Heritage Trail Concept Plan and routine correspondence items.

• Legislative Code Update (AZ-160-25) to add Eastern Oregon Solar Siting Standards (OAR 660-33-0130(44) and OAR 660-006-0025) to Exclusive Farm Use and Forest Use Zones
• Public hearings beginning at 6:00 PM (commission action required)
• Columbia River Heritage Trail Concept Plan update
• October Monthly Update correspondence
• Public comment period

General

The board is reviewing a proposal from the City of Boardman for a CREZ manager and discussing the job description. The meeting includes possible action on appointing a permanent manager and an announcement regarding a received subpoena.

• Proposal from City of Boardman for CREZ manager: Brandon Hammond
• Review of manager job description and posting
• Possible action on permanent CREZ II manager
• Announcement of received subpoena

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will review departmental reports and a consent agenda before discussing several business items. Key topics include a project update on the Tyler Tech EERP implementation, a proposal to use CREZ funds for upgrades to the Sheriff's Office rifles, and a third amendment to the Oregon Health Authority intergovernmental agreement for public health financing. The board will also hear from the Agricultural Mitigation Fund advisory committee and receive a feasibility study report for West Glen community water and wastewater services. An executive session will be held for deliberations on real property transactions.

• Project Update: Tyler Tech EERP Implementation
• Consideration for use of CREZ funds for upgrades on Sheriff's Office rifles
• Third Amendment to Oregon Health Authority 2025-2027 Intergovernmental Agreement (Agreement #185824-3)
• Agricultural Mitigation Fund Agreement Advisory Committee
• Project Report – West Glen Community Water/Waste Water Feasibility Studies

The commissioners adopted the agenda, approved the consent agenda, and approved a third amendment to an intergovernmental agreement to fund a nitrate‑water outreach position. They appointed Commissioner Peterson to the Sunstone Solar agriculture mitigation committee and authorized the County Administrator to buy property to improve access for the County Courthouse project. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted agenda, removing items 6a and 6b – unanimous approval
• Approved consent agenda (minutes and tax refund request) – unanimous approval
• Approved third amendment to OHA IGA 185824 for nitrate‑water outreach staff – unanimous approval
• Appointed Commissioner Peterson to Sunstone Solar agriculture mitigation committee – unanimous approval
• Authorized County Administrator to purchase property for courthouse access – unanimous approval

General

The Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee will meet to review the CIP process and project submittal forms. The body will also discuss consultant assistance.

• CIP Process Review
• CIP Project Submittal Form Review
• Consultant Assistance

Clean Water Consortium

The Clean Water Consortium will review updates on the West Glen Community water and wastewater feasibility study and decide on next steps. It will also discuss the managing director job description, publicity and outreach plans, and future meeting scheduling. A funding presentation by Ducote Consulting will be heard.

• Funding presentation by Ducote Consulting (Matthew Jensen)
• Update on County's West Glen Community Water/Waste Water Feasibility Study
• Consideration of next steps for West Glen Community project
• Consideration of managing director job description
• Discussion of publicity and community outreach efforts

Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee

The Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee will open with a call to order and the pledge of allegiance. It will review the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting, hear an introduction from the Western Land Owners Alliance, and receive agency updates. The committee will also address any good of the order items, set the date for the next meeting, and then adjourn.

• Review minutes from April 15, 2025
• Western Land Owners Alliance introduction
• Agency updates
• Good of the Order
• Set next meeting date

Fair Board

The Fair Board will meet to review post-fair improvements and set dates for the 2026 fair and rodeo. Members will discuss the future of fairgrounds facilities and determine eligibility for facility rental fee waivers.

• Discussion on fee waiving and discounted rates for facility rentals
• Proposed 2026 Fair dates: August 19-22; Rodeo dates: August 27-30
• Planning for 'Boot Scootin’ Spooky' event on October 25th or 31st
• Discussion on future fairgrounds facility needs and options
• Planning for St. Patrick’s Day events including Pee-Wee Rodeo and Kids Carnival

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider a recommendation for Transfer Stations user fees, a budget adjustment for dispatcher work station upgrades, and the relocation of the Finance Department to the Irrigon offices. The meeting also includes the authorization of payments for ambulance services and courthouse design invoices.

• Transfer Stations User Fee Recommendation
• Budget Adjustment: Dispatcher Work Station Upgrades
• Authorization for Tree Removal on Miller Road
• Relocation of Finance Department to Irrigon Offices
• Second Amendment to IGA 185824 for Public Health Services

The board approved the agenda and consent items unanimously, adopted new transfer‑station user fees, authorized tree removal and a budget transfer for dispatcher workstations, and approved procurement of goods. It also directed staff to explore grant‑management improvements and translation‑device options. Finally, commissioners voted 2‑1 to relocate the Finance Department to Irrigon.

• Approved agenda and moved item 6f to follow item 6a (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved transfer station user fee increase to $90/ton, $19 per user (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-12 for tree removal on Miller Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-11 to transfer $23,457 for dispatcher workstations (unanimous)
• Approved procurement of goods and services, authorizing County Administrator to sign (unanimous)
• Directed staff to explore grant‑management compliance options (unanimous)
• Voted 2‑1 to relocate Finance Department to Irrigon (2 in favor, 1 opposed)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on October 1, 2025. Commissioners will consider matters related to the Interest Committee for a new fair site. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Interest Committee for New Fair Site

General

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider legislative code updates for Exclusive Farm Use and Forest Use lands, along with other minor zoning ordinance amendments. The body will also review a draft plan update for the Columbia River Heritage Trail.

• Public hearing on Legislative Code Updates (AZ-159-25)
• Review of Columbia River Heritage Trail 60% Draft Plan Update
• Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Article 1 and Flood Hazard Overlay Zone amendments
• Review of June 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of August/September correspondence

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss rate increases and funding reductions for the Victim & Witness Support Program. The board is also considering a grant for a Park Master Plan and the 2025-2027 Community Corrections Biennial Plan. Several items have been rescheduled to October 1.

• Rate increase for Finley Buttes Landfill
• Rate increase for Miller and Son's
• Funding reductions for Victim & Witness Support Program
• OPRD County Opportunity Grant application for Park Master Plan Development
• Community Corrections Biennial Plan 2025-2027 and funding agreements

The commissioners accepted a revised agenda and approved the consent agenda. They authorized a 5% rate increase for Finley Buttes Landfill, kept the Victim and Witness Support Program budget unchanged using surplus funds, and approved a new transit advisory committee member. The board also accepted the Community Corrections Biennial Plan, adopted the Capital Improvement Plan advisory committee bylaws and appointed Commissioner Peterson, and authorized an application for a $50,000 state parks grant.

• Accepted revised agenda (2 in favor, 1 absent)
• Approved consent agenda items (2 in favor, 1 absent)
• Approved 5% Finley Buttes Landfill rate increase (2 in favor, 1 absent)
• Maintained FY2026 Victim and Witness Support Program budget using SIP revenue (2 in favor, 1 absent)
• Approved Jackie Alleman nomination to Public Transit Advisory Committee (2 in favor, 1 absent)
• Accepted Community Corrections Biennial Plan and signed agreements (2 in favor, 1 absent)
• Adopted Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee resolution and bylaws; appointed Commissioner Peterson (2 in favor, 1 absent)
• Approved resolution to apply for $50,000 Oregon Parks & Recreation grant (2 in favor, 1 absent)

Parks Committee

The Morrow County Parks Committee will review updates for Anson Wright, Cutsforth, and OHV parks. The body is discussing a Parks Master Plan and whether to change meeting frequency from semiannual to quarterly.

• Parks Master Plan discussion
• Proposal to increase meeting frequency from semiannual to quarterly
• Updating ResNexus with a new credit card processor
• OHV access to Anson Wright and Cutsforth Park
• Changing the main address of the OHV Park to match assessor records

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will review grant funding options and a feasibility study for the West Glen community. The body will also discuss funding, ownership, and a budget update.

• Grant funding options presentation by Ducote Consulting
• West Glen Community Feasibility Study and community outreach report
• Morrow County CDS Phase 2 update
• Discussion on funding and ownership
• Budget update

General

The steering committee will receive a project update and technical memo on public water system connections. It will discuss findings from Stage 2 sampling and their implications for Stage 3. The main decision point is the evaluation of non‑connection options in the Stage 3 workplan. The meeting ends with open discussion.

• General roadmap project update and schedule
• Stage 2 sampling summary and results
• Stage 3 workplan focusing on non‑connection options
• Evaluation of outreach and communication plans
• Next steps and open discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the county's Strategic Plan and approve the purchase of a 950 Wheel Loader CAT and a tractor truck chassis replacement for Public Works. The meeting will also include updates on the Heppner Daycare Project and a letter regarding the Umatilla Morrow Connect transmission line.

• Adoption of Morrow County Strategic Plan
• Approval of 950 Wheel Loader CAT purchase for Public Works
• Approval of Tractor Truck Chassis Replacement for Public Works
• Heppner Daycare Project Update
• Letter to Energy Facility Siting Council regarding Umatilla Morrow Connect

The board approved a revised Strategic Investment Program Intergovernmental Agreement, removing the termination clause and adding Space Age Industrial to the agreement. It also adopted Strategic Improvement Plan Resolution R-2025-08 and continued membership in the Eastern Oregon Counties Association with a $2,500 dues payment. An EFSC letter supporting the Umatilla Morrow Connect transmission line application was approved, and the consent agenda items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved revised IGA with termination clause removed (motion passed, vote not recorded)
• Approved IGA amendment to include Space Age Industrial (2 in favor, 1 opposed)
• Adopted Strategic Improvement Plan Resolution R-2025-08 (unanimous approval)
• Continued Eastern Oregon Counties Association membership, paying $2,500 dues (unanimous approval)
• Approved EFSC letter for Umatilla Morrow Connect transmission line (2 in favor, 1 recused)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, purchases, and payments (unanimous approval)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will open the meeting, take public comment, and adopt the agenda. An executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(a) is scheduled to discuss the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent. After the executive session, the board will return to open session, consider any resulting decisions, sign documents, and adjourn.

• Executive session (ORS 192.660(2)(a)) to consider employment of a public officer or staff
• Potential decisions or actions arising from the executive session
• Public comment period
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Signing of documents

The board unanimously adopted the agenda as presented. It also unanimously approved a conditional offer for the county HR Director. Commissioners unanimously appointed Commissioner Peterson to meet with the County Administrator and HR Director to review employment policy revisions. A work session on the new policies was proposed but not acted upon.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous approval)
• Approved conditional offer for HR Director (unanimous approval)
• Appointed Commissioner Peterson to meet with County Administrator and HR Director to review policy revisions (unanimous approval)

Planning Commission

The joint City of Boardman and Morrow County Planning Commission workshop will present a preliminary draft of the Boardman Transportation System Plan (TSP). Attendees may submit comments that will help shape the final draft before the formal adoption process begins in October 2025. The meeting includes a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Presentation of the preliminary draft Boardman Transportation System Plan (TSP)
• Public comment session on the draft TSP (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
• Feedback to be used in preparing the final draft TSP before October 2025 adoption

General

The Columbia River Enterprise Zone III Board will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair and approve financial statements. The board will also discuss the distribution of CDC funds for PDX 186.

• Distribution of CDC funds for PDX 186
• Appointment of Chair
• Appointment of Vice Chair
• Approval of Financial Statements

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a PAPI design contract with Century West Engineering and an intergovernmental agreement for a Strategic Investment Program with the Port. The meeting also includes discussions on foreclosed property processes and the impact of sanctuary state status on federal grants.

• Century West Engineering PAPI Design Contract
• PAPI Reconstruction FAA Grant Approval
• Port and County Strategic Investment Program Intergovernmental Agreement
• HB 2089 - Surplus of Foreclosed Properties Process
• Ninth Amendment to Oregon Health Authority 2024-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement

The commissioners unanimously approved a design contract with Century West Engineering for a Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) project and authorized a budget adjustment to cover an additional $59,650 impact. They also unanimously designated Public Works Director Eric Imes to sign the FAA grant documents. The Intergovernmental Agreement with the Port of Morrow for the Strategic Investment Program was tabled to the next meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved PAPI design contract with Century West Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment for PAPI project to cover $59,650 impact (unanimous)
• Designated Eric Imes as authorized representative to sign grant documents (unanimous)
• Tabled Morrow County‑Port of Morrow SIP Intergovernmental Agreement to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with corrections (unanimous)

General

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the continued appeal of Conditional Use Permit CUP‑N‑386‑25. The appeal was filed by Aaron Palmquist, City Manager of the City of Irrigon, against a permit that would allow a commercial trucking operation on a residential property (Tax Lot 1600, Assessor’s Map 5N26E24CA). The property is zoned Suburban Residential and lies outside the City of Irrigon’s Urban Growth Boundary. Commissioners must vote on whether to uphold or overturn the permit.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP‑N‑386‑25 for commercial trucking on Tax Lot 1600, Assessor’s Map 5N26E24CA
• Applicant: Jose A. Arredondo Campos, Owner of the property
• Appeal filed by Aaron Palmquist, City Manager, City of Irrigon
• Zoning: Suburban Residential (SR), located outside the Urban Growth Boundary
• Public hearing with commission action required at 1:30 PM, August 20 2025

The Board adopted the agenda as presented with a unanimous vote. It then approved a conditional offer for the new HR Director, also unanimously. Finally, Commissioners unanimously appointed Commissioner Peterson to meet with the County Administrator and HR Director to review revisions to employment policies.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved conditional offer for HR Director (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Peterson to meet with County Administrator and HR Director to review policy revisions (unanimous)

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will meet to hear a presentation on grant funding options. The body will also consider a procurement policy and receive an update from the Managing Director.

• Grant funding options presentation by Ducote Consulting
• Consideration of Procurement Policy presented by Matthew Jensen

The Clean Water Consortium approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously adopted the Public Contacting Rules and Procedures presented at the meeting. A procurement policy draft was reviewed but no vote was recorded. The minutes note that the Morrow County Board of Commissioners approved a $1.32 million transfer for a second well in Irrigon.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Public Contacting Rules and Procedures (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss a contract amendment for Stage 3 scope of work on the Morrow‑Umatilla County Drinking Water Investigation. It will also receive updates on the new circuit courthouse design team and a letter to the Energy Facility Siting Council about the Heppner Lena Wind Project. Additional items include consent agenda approvals and department reports.

• Contract amendment, Stage 3 scope of work for GSI contract on Morrow‑Umatilla County Drinking Water Investigation
• Update from New Circuit Courthouse Design Team
• Letter to Energy Facility Siting Council regarding Heppner Lena Wind Project Notice of Intent
• Intergovernmental Agreement: Nurse Family Partnership with Umatilla County Health Department
• Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Grant Agreement: ATV 25‑32

The Board unanimously approved several items, including a state intergovernmental grant and a contract amendment. It also approved a letter to the Energy Facility Siting Council regarding the Lena Wind Project (2 aye, 1 recused). The most significant action was the unanimous approval of a letter to EPA Region 10 requesting a technical correction to direct $1.32 million of CDS funds to the City of Irrigon for its water system.

• Approved consent agenda (excluding item 5e) – unanimous
• Approved State of Oregon Intergovernmental Grant Agreement No. 186317 – unanimous
• Approved letter to Energy Facility Siting Council for Lena Wind Project – 2 aye, 1 recused
• Approved amendment to GSI Water Solutions professional services agreement – unanimous
• Approved letter to EPA Region 10 requesting technical correction of $1.32 M CDS funding to City of Irrigon – unanimous
• Approved hiring of County Clerk (grade 11, step 4) – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will hold a work session to examine the recently adopted solar siting regulations. They will also discuss the process for the County's Capital Improvement Plan and review the status of the Public Employees Retirement System/Defined Benefit retirement program. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion and review.

• Review of new solar siting rules adopted by the Land Conservation & Development Commission
• Discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan process
• Discussion of PERS/Defined Benefit retirement status

Fair Board

The Fair Board reviewed operational updates for the upcoming fair, including vendor contracts, facility preparations, and event logistics. They noted a $40,000 allocation for bleacher seating to be installed next year and discussed a new porta‑potty contract with Spot On that includes a 25 % discount. The board also considered parking plans for fair attendees and the dedication of a permanent sheep/goat show ring structure.

• $40,000 earmarked for bleacher seating for next year's fair
• New porta‑potty contract with Spot On at a 25 % discount
• Dedication of permanent sheep/goat show ring scheduled for Wednesday the 13th
• Vendor contracts finalized at finance for wrestling, bathrooms, and front gate services
• Discussion of parking plans to accommodate fair visitors, especially elderly attendees

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss three business items. These include a SaaS agreement and scope of work for the ERP Project with Tyler Technologies, a vehicle and equipment upfitting service contract, and a memorandum of agreement with the Morrow County Sheriff's Office Association on a 12‑hour shift schedule.

• ERP Project: Tyler Technologies SAAS Agreement and Scope of Work
• Vehicle & Equipment Upfitting Service Contract
• Memorandum of Agreement - Morrow County Sheriff's Office Association - 12-hour Shift

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners will hold a work session to review the previous day's progress on the 2025 strategic planning retreat. They will identify strategic priorities, define measures of success, draft initiatives, and discuss next steps. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at 188 W. Willow Street in Heppner.

• Review previous day progress
• Identify strategic priorities
• Define measures of success
• Draft strategic initiatives
• Prioritize and discuss next steps

ASA Advisory Committee

The advisory committee will open the meeting, adopt the agenda, and review business items. It will receive provider reports from the Northern, Northeast, and Southern ambulance service areas. The meeting includes a public comment period before adjourning.

• Consideration and adoption of agenda
• Provider Report – Northern ASA
• Provider Report – Northeast ASA
• Provider Report – Southern ASA
• Public comment

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review a strategic planning overview. Commissioners will consider draft versions of a mission statement and a vision statement. They will also identify strategic priorities for the county. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion and development.

• Strategic Planning Overview presentation
• Draft Mission Statement for review
• Draft Vision Statement for review
• Identification of Strategic Priorities

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to review department reports and approve several payment authorizations. The board is scheduled to decide on a rezone and plan amendment for Threemile Canyon Farms and a Planning Commission appointment.

• Adoption of ORD-2025-02 and Final Findings for Threemile Canyon Farms Rezone and Plan Amendment
• Appointment to the Planning Commission
• Reappointment of Kenny Land Surveying for the County Surveyor Contract
• Payment authorization for DLR Group Morrow County Courthouse Design Services
• Payment authorization for Freightliner Northwest Purchase Agreement M151000047

The Board unanimously approved the final findings and adopted Ordinance ORD-2025-02 to rezone and amend the comprehensive plan for Threemile Canyon Farms. Norma Ayala was appointed to the Planning Commission for the remainder of a term. The County Surveyor contract with Kenny Land Surveying was approved with a CPI adjustment. The Consent Agenda items were also approved unanimously.

• Approve final findings for Threemile Canyon Farms rezoning (unanimous approval)
• Adopt Ordinance ORD-2025-02 for Threemile Canyon Farms rezoning (unanimous approval)
• Appoint Norma Ayala to the Planning Commission (unanimous approval)
• Approve Kenny Land Surveying contract as County Surveyor (unanimous approval)
• Approve Consent Agenda items (unanimous approval)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal filed by Irrigon City Manager Aaron Palmquist. The appeal concerns a Conditional Use Permit for Jose A. Arredondo Campos to operate a commercial trucking business on a residential property.

• Appeal of Conditional Use Permit CUP-N-386-25 for commercial trucking business
• Review of Tax Lot 1600 of Assessor’s Map 5N26E24CA
• Evaluation of Suburban Residential (SR) zoning criteria

The commissioners unanimously approved adding the City of Irrigon attorney's letter to the record. They also voted unanimously to close oral testimony while keeping the record open for written submissions for seven days. Finally, they unanimously set the next hearing for August 20, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.

• Approved adding attorney Paige Sullivan's letter to the record (unanimous)
• Approved closing oral testimony and keeping record open for written testimony for seven days (unanimous)
• Approved continuing the hearing to August 20, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will review a proposed procurement policy. It will discuss contracts for a consulting engineer (GSI) and a grant consultant (Ducote Consulting LLC). Legislative and project updates—including SB 5531, the West Glen Technical Feasibility Project, and the CDS II Irrigon Water Infrastructure project—will also be considered.

• Consideration of Procurement Policy
• Contract for Consulting Engineer – GSI
• Contract for Grant Consultant – Ducote Consulting LLC
• SB 5531 Legislative Update
• West Glen Technical Feasibility Project

The board corrected the June 10 minutes and approved the correction unanimously. It adopted the Port of Morrow procurement model for the consortium, also unanimously. The consortium approved a one‑year consulting engineer contract with GSI Water Solutions (up to $100,000) and a one‑year grant‑writing contract with Ducote Consulting LLC ($25,000), each with unanimous votes.

• Approved correction to June 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Port of Morrow procurement model for the consortium (unanimous)
• Approved GSI Water Solutions consulting engineer contract, up to $100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Ducote Consulting LLC grant‑writing contract, $25,000 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a drought designation resolution and the final adoption of an ordinance for Threemile Canyon Farms. The board will also review insurance renewals and various department quarterly reports.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. ORD-2025-02 regarding Threemile Canyon Farms (ACM-155-25, AZM-156-25, ACM-157-25, AZM-158-25)
• Consideration of Resolution 2025- Morrow County Drought Designation
• CIS Insurance Renewal Proposal for Property, Liability, Automotive, and Equipment Coverage for FY 2025–2026
• Request for Interim Human Resource Director to work out of classification
• Executive sessions to discuss employment and real property transactions

The commissioners unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda. They approved a county credit card for Executive Assistant Valerie Ballard, designated Mindy Wilson as interim HR Director, and continued the land‑use hearing for Ordinance ORD‑2025‑02. The board also approved a drought emergency resolution and out‑of‑step hires for a patrol sergeant and a weed‑control operator.

• Adopt agenda – unanimous approval
• Approve consent agenda – unanimous approval
• Issue county credit card to Executive Assistant Valerie Ballard – unanimous approval
• Designate Mindy Wilson as interim HR Director, step 1 grade 30 – unanimous approval
• Continue Land Use Hearing for Ordinance ORD‑2025‑02 to July 16 – unanimous approval
• Approve Resolution 2025‑08 declaring drought emergency – unanimous approval
• Approve out‑of‑step hire for Patrol Sergeant, Grade 26 Step 8 – unanimous approval
• Approve out‑of‑step hire for Weed Control Operator, Grade 14 up to Step 13 – unanimous approval

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on July 2, 2025. Commissioners will review and discuss proposed updates to the county zoning ordinance. No other agenda items are listed.

• Work Session on Zoning Ordinance Update

General

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and decide on two Conditional Use Permit applications that would allow commercial trucking businesses on residential properties. One application (CUP‑N‑388‑25) is from Mario & Veronica Pacheco for Tax Lot 1800, zoned Farm Residential, outside Boardman's urban growth boundary. The other (CUP‑N‑392‑25) is from Rosario Sanchez for Tax Lot 6800, zoned Suburban Residential, also outside the urban growth boundary. The agenda also includes a work session on updating EFU and FU codes.

• CUP‑N‑388‑25: storage/operation of commercial trucking on Tax Lot 1800 (Farm Residential), applicant Mario & Veronica Pacheco
• CUP‑N‑392‑25: storage/operation of commercial trucking on Tax Lot 6800 (Suburban Residential), applicant Rosario Sanchez
• Public hearings beginning at 6:00 PM (commission action required)
• Work session on EFU and FU code update
• Draft minutes from May 27, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings to consider the adoption of the FY2026 Budget and the FY2025 Supplemental Budget. The meeting also includes reviews of public health emergency plans and various personnel and service agreements.

• FY2026 Budget Hearing & Adoption
• FY2025 Supplemental Budget Hearing & Consideration for Adoption
• Walla Walla County Detention Use Contract
• Tree removal on Miller Rd
• Intergovernmental Agreement for the Financing of Public Health Services (Agreement #185824-0)

The commissioners adopted the FY2026 budget and the FY2025 supplemental budget resolution. They approved the updated Public Health Emergency Plan, a $1.32 million CD‑S project for additional well infrastructure, and a correction to the Public Transit Title XI appendix. They also approved an amendment to the Ambulance Service Ordinance and a $5,205 overlap for a Fair Manager position. No action was taken on the Miller Road tree removal request.

• Adopt FY2026 budget (2 aye, 1 absent)
• Adopt FY2025 supplemental budget resolution R-2025-07 (2 aye, 1 absent)
• Adopt Public Health Emergency Plan with corrections (2 aye, 1 absent)
• Approve $1.32 million CD‑S project focus for additional well and distribution infrastructure (2 aye, 1 absent)
• Approve correction to Public Transit Title XI Appendix (2 aye, 1 absent)
• Approve amendment number 1 of Ambulance Service Ordinance (2 aye, 1 absent)
• Approve Fair Manager overlap request ($5,205) (2 aye, 1 absent)
• No action taken on Miller Road tree removal request (board requested future resolution)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider two comprehensive plan and zoning map amendment applications submitted by Threemile Canyon Farms. The first application (ACM-155-25, AZM-156-25) seeks to rezone about 1,298 acres from Space Age Industrial and Exclusive Farm to General Industrial with a Limited Use Overlay for exascale data centers. The second application (ACM-157-25, AZM-158-25) seeks to rezone about 1,605 acres from Space Age Industrial to Exclusive Farm use. The hearing is scheduled for 1:30 PM at the Morrow County Government Center and will be available via Zoom.

• ACM-155-25 & AZM-156-25: Rezone ~1,298 acres to General Industrial with Limited Use Overlay for exascale data centers (Threemile Canyon Farms)
• ACM-157-25 & AZM-158-25: Rezone ~1,605 acres to Exclusive Farm use (Threemile Canyon Farms)
• Public hearing at 1:30 PM requiring commission action on both applications

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet in a special session on June 13, 2025. The agenda includes an executive session to consult counsel on the legal rights and duties of the public body regarding current or potential litigation. After the executive session, the Board may act on any decisions that arise and will sign documents before adjourning.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult counsel on litigation (Justin Nelson)
• Potential decisions or actions resulting from the executive session
• Signing of documents
• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
• Consideration and adoption of agenda

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will meet to discuss several agenda items. Topics include introductions of advisory committee members, a nitrate report for the City of Boardman's water system, and a roadmap project with GSI. The body will also review a consultant selection for engineering and grant writing and consider budget policy. Updates on SEP funding and current legislative issues will be provided.

• Advisory Committee Introductions
• City of Boardman Water System Nitrate Report
• Roadmap Project Discussion – GSI
• Consultant Selection – Engineering and Grant Writing
• Budget Policy Consideration

The board approved the corrected minutes from May 20, 2025. It set a regular meeting schedule for the second Tuesday of each month. Members unanimously directed staff to develop a consortium‑wide procurement policy and adopted revised budget language for the annual operating budget. A motion to share members’ existing procurement policies was not seconded and therefore failed.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting schedule: second Tuesday each month (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop a Clean Water Consortium procurement policy (unanimous)
• Adopted budget language option 1 with modification (unanimous)
• Motion to provide members’ procurement policies died for lack of second

Fair Board

The board discussed ongoing preparations for the 2025 fair, including updates on a permanent structure for the Sheep/Goat Show Ring and catering for the auction luncheon. They reported that the premium book is being printed, tri‑folds have been ordered, and the fair website schedule is posted. Volunteer and food‑vendor needs were reviewed, with three vendors confirmed and two more sought. Camping form collection and other new‑business items such as the teen dance and dedication ideas were also addressed.

• Permanent structure for Sheep/Goat Show Ring – bid process and design updates
• Auction luncheon catering confirmed with Suzanne
• Premium book sent to print; tri‑folds ordered
• Food vendors – three confirmed, two additional needed
• Camping forms being collected and posted on county website

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet on June 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in Heppner and via Zoom. The agenda includes departmental reports and a consent agenda that contains several contract awards and agreements. Business items include renewal of an intergovernmental IT services agreement, a resolution for the state deferred compensation plan, and a sole‑source deflection contract with Community Counseling Solutions. An executive session will be held to discuss legal matters, followed by a possible decision on items arising from that session.

• Level 3 Hot Mix Asphalt Contract Award
• Irrigon County Roads Paving Project Intent to Award
• Parks – OHV Operations & Maintenance ATV Grant Agreement (ATV25-02)
• Renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement for Ongoing Information Technology Services
• Deflection Contract with Community Counseling Solutions – Sole Source Determination

The commissioners unanimously approved the renewal of the IT services agreement with the City of Hermiston, adopted Resolution R‑2025‑05 to join the Oregon Savings Growth Plan for employee retirement savings, and authorized several other actions including a corrected SB 1154 comment letter, a new transit logo, a sole‑source mental‑health contract, and Level 3 hot‑mix asphalt contracts. They also cancelled the June 11 public hearing on the CDA property annexation and directed staff to schedule an extension hearing.

• Renew IT services agreement with City of Hermiston (unanimous approval)
• Approve Resolution R‑2025‑05 to join Oregon Savings Growth Plan (unanimous approval)
• Approve corrected comment letter on Senate Bill 1154 (unanimous approval)
• Authorize implementation of new Morrow County Public Transit logo (unanimous approval)
• Adopt sole‑source determination and authorize contract with Community Counseling Solutions (unanimous approval)
• Approve Level 3 Hot Mix Asphalt Contract awards (unanimous approval)
• Cancel public hearing on CDA property annexation (unanimous approval)
• Direct administration to arrange extension hearing with CDA (unanimous approval)

General

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on June 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM in Heppner. Commissioners will consider the county telework policy and a request to amend the ASA contract with the Boardman Fire Rescue District. These items are slated for discussion and possible action at the meeting.

• Consideration of County Telework Policy
• Request to Amend ASA Contract – Boardman Fire Rescue District

General

The Morrow-Umatilla County Drinking Water Investigation Steering Committee will meet to review project updates, discuss public water system connection concepts, and gather feedback from committee members and cities.

• Review of project roadmap and schedule
• Discussion of public water system connection concepts
• Review of Well Owner Survey results
• Feedback session with Steering Committee and cities
• Open discussion and questions

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will review a grant request for capital improvements to the county fairgrounds. They will also adopt the 18th Amendment of the Oregon Health Authority intergovernmental agreement that finances public health services for the county. An executive session is scheduled to discuss legal matters related to current or potential litigation.

• Consent agenda: 18th Amendment of Oregon Health Authority 2024-2025 Intergovernmental Agreement (#180024) for financing public health services (Robin Canaday)
• Business item: Consideration of Fairgrounds Capital Improvement Grant Funds (Matthew Jensen, Vincent Guerrero, Sue Gibbs)
• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult counsel on legal rights and duties regarding litigation
• Potential decision or action items resulting from the executive session
• Signing of documents

The commissioners added a follow‑up item on the sheriff’s body‑ and vehicle‑camera sole source determination to the agenda and approved it unanimously. They authorized up to $30,000 of state grant money for a permanent sheep show ring at the fairgrounds and gave the County Administrator authority to contract for the project. The board also authorized Sheriff Bowles to sign the camera purchase contract with Utility Associates and approved that contract, allowing the County Administrator to sign the related services agreement. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Added sheriff’s office camera source determination to agenda – unanimous approval
• Approved consent agenda items – unanimous approval
• Authorized staff to pursue a sheep show ring project using up to $30,000 of grant funds – unanimous approval
• Authorized staff and Fair Board to review capital grant utilization options – unanimous approval
• Authorized Sheriff Bowles to sign and accept Utility Associates camera contract – unanimous approval
• Approved contract with Utility Associates and authorized County Administrator to sign client services agreement – unanimous approval

General

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on three land use requests. These include two permits for commercial trucking businesses on residential properties and one request for a radio transmission tower.

• CUP-N-389-25: Commercial trucking business on residential property (Tax Lot 210, Map 5N26E36)
• CUP-N-390-25: Commercial trucking business on residential property (Tax Lot 202, Map 4N25E14C)
• LUD-S-083-25 and V-S-057-25: 40-foot-tall radio transmission tower and 48 ft² building (Tax Lot 3704, Map 2S 26E)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to review and deliberate on budget summaries for various county departments. The session includes a motion to approve the budgets following these discussions.

• Health & Human Services budget summaries (Veterans Services, Public Health, EMS, Opioid Abatement Fund)
• Public Safety & Community Justice budget summaries (Juvenile Department, LPSCC Fund, Justice Court, District Attorney, Sheriff, Emergency Management)
• Other Funds & Budget Schedules (Finley Buttes License Fees, Title III Fund, Debt Service Fund, SIP Revenue Fund, Resiliency Fund)

Budget Committee

The Morrow County Budget Committee will elect a chairperson and secretary, approve the prior meeting minutes, and review the 2025 budget. Topics include the overall budget overview, revenue and resource projections, expenditures, interfund transfer schedule, and detailed department budget summaries. The meeting also provides time for public comment and discussion of departmental funding needs.

• Election of Budget Committee Chairperson and Secretary
• Approval of the 2023-2024 Budget Committee Meeting Minutes
• Presentation of Budget Overview (revenue, expenditures, interfund transfers)
• Department Budget Summaries for Central Services, General Government, Planning & Development, Economic Development Fund, Community Services
• Public Comment period

Board of Commissioners

The Board will adopt the agenda and hear public comments. They will review the financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Business items include a Public Health Officer contract, a funding modification request for the Lower Willow Creek Groundwater Recharge Project, annexation of CDA property into the Boardman Fire Rescue District, and a Fairground Arena Wall Rehabilitation contract. The consent agenda includes approval of a commercial loan payment for the MCGC building and an amendment to the Oregon Health Authority intergovernmental agreement.

• Public Health Officer Contract (Matthew Jensen)
• Request to Modify Funding Motion for Lower Willow Creek Groundwater Recharge Project (Matthew Jensen)
• Consideration of Annexation of CDA Property into Boardman Fire Rescue District (Matthew Jensen)
• Fairground Arena Wall Rehabilitation Contract (Vincent Guerrero)
• Approval of Commercial Loan payment for MCGC building (Kevin Ince)

The commissioners unanimously approved a $98,072.83 contract with Silver Creek Construction to repair the Fairground Arena wall and directed staff to prepare a supplemental budget for the additional $8,637.83 needed. They also unanimously approved converting the Public Health Officer position to a contracted employee and scheduled a public hearing on the Columbia Development Authority annexation request. A vote of 2‑1 rescinded prior funding for the Lower Willow Creek Groundwater Recharge project, while a separate 2‑1 vote approved $20,000 to fund the project.

• Approved Fairground Arena Wall Rehab contract $98,072.83 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare supplemental budget for $8,637.83 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health Officer contract change to employee (unanimous)
• Rescinded prior funding motion for Lower Willow Creek Groundwater Recharge (2‑1)
• Approved $20,000 funding for Lower Willow Creek Groundwater Recharge (2‑1)
• Scheduled public hearing for CDA annexation request on June 11 (unanimous)
• Approved letter supporting HB2165 (unanimous)
• Authorized HR Director to open contract negotiations with Sheriff’s Office Association (unanimous)

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will consider adopting new bylaws presented by Matthew Jensen. The group will also review a reimbursement request for a P.O. Box rental submitted by Valerie Ballard. The meeting includes standard agenda items such as call to order, minutes, other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Adoption of Consortium Bylaws (presented by Matthew Jensen)
• Request for reimbursement for P.O. Box rental (submitted by Valerie Ballard)

The board unanimously approved the April meeting minutes after minor edits. It then adopted the draft bylaws, replacing section 5.2 with a resolution‑based budget process, also by unanimous vote. The consortium approved a $110 reimbursement for a post‑office box rental. The next meeting was scheduled for June 3 at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved April 15 and April 30 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted revised bylaws, replacing section 5.2 with board‑resolution budget process (unanimous)
• Approved $110 reimbursement for post‑office box rental (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for June 3 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Morrow County Transit Advisory Committee will discuss its latest ridership, funding, route, and service updates. It will present an operations plan that includes three fixed routes, one demand‑response van, and related marketing and service‑area items. The committee will consider updates to standard operating procedures, including a service‑animal and pet policy. It will vote to approve the current TAC members, renew positions, and fill open seats.

• Review ridership, funds, routes, Connexions, and events
• Present operations plan for 3 fixed routes and 1 demand‑response van
• Update SOPs, including service‑animal and pet policy
• Renew current TAC members and fill open positions
• Approve TAC members and positions

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will meet via Zoom to discuss business items. The primary item on the agenda is the adoption of consortium bylaws.

• Adoption of Consortium Bylaws

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will review department reports and a strategic plan update. The board is considering a sole source determination for a Sheriff's Office body and vehicle camera system and a travel request for a wastewater study tour in Denmark.

• Sole source determination for Sheriff's Office Body & Vehicle Camera System
• Helion Software Contract for Assessment & Tax Software Maintenance
• Circuit Courthouse Update
• Wastewater Symbiosis Study Tour in Denmark travel request
• Appointment request for Transit Advisory Committee

The commissioners unanimously removed the Justice Court from the new Circuit Courthouse project. They also approved a sole‑source contract for body and vehicle cameras with Utility Association Inc. Additional town‑hall meetings for the county strategic plan were approved, and Teiko Villegas was appointed to the Transit Advisory Committee. A request for out‑of‑state travel was not approved because it lacked a second.

• Removed Justice Court from new Circuit Courthouse plan (unanimous)
• Approved sole source determination for Utility Association Inc body and vehicle camera system (unanimous)
• Appointed Teiko Villegas to the Transit Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved additional town‑hall meetings and schedule adjustment for strategic planning (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with removal of item 4b – Emergency Management Report (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes, tax refund request, Helion Software contract) (unanimous)
• Motion to approve out‑of‑state travel request failed (no second)
• No action taken in executive session

General

The Columbia River Enterprise Zone II Board will meet on May 2, 2025 to conduct routine business. Items include approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, approval of financial statements, and a proposal to purchase a computer. The board will also address any other matters and close the meeting.

• Approval of minutes
• Approval of financial statements
• Computer purchase
• Other items

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a resolution for a tax assessment grant, approve a jail bed invoice, and provide a letter of support for a school bond. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session for legal consultation.

• Consideration of Assessment & Tax CAFFA Grant Resolution
• Approval of UCSO APR-JUN 2025 Jail Bed Invoice
• Morrow County School District School Bond Letter of Support
• Executive session for legal counsel consultation
• Department of Revenue Solar Battery Presentation

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will meet online on April 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. to address budget process requirements and discuss bylaws. The agenda also includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Budget Process Requirements discussion
• Bylaw Discussion
• Public Comment period

The consortium approved a motion to incorporate the Advisory Board as members of a new Budget Committee in the bylaws. The motion passed with three votes in favor and one vote against. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved inclusion of Advisory Board as Budget Committee in bylaws (3-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land-use requests. These include a permit for a commercial trucking business on a residential property and two large-scale rezoning requests from Threemile Canyon Farms.

• CUP-N-386-25: Request to allow a commercial trucking business on residential property (Tax Lot 1600, Map 5N26E24CA)
• ACM-155-25/AZM-156-25: Proposal to rezone 1,298 acres to General Industrial for exascale data centers
• ACM-157-25/AZM-158-25: Proposal to rezone 1,605 acres from Space Age Industrial to Exclusive Farm Use
• ODOT Tower Road Repair Notice

ASA Advisory Committee

The Morrow County Ambulance Service Area Advisory Committee will hear reports from the Morrow County Health District and the Boardman Fire Rescue District. A presentation and request concerning ambulance response times will be given by Chief Michael Hughes. The meeting also includes public comment and a review of the January 28, 2025 minutes.

• Provider report from Morrow County Health District
• Provider report from Boardman Fire Rescue District
• Presentation and request on ambulance response times by Chief Michael Hughes
• Public comment period
• Review of minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting

The ASA Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting by unanimous vote. Eric Chick and Tom Roberts volunteered to serve on the subcommittee that will develop response‑time maps with the county GIS analyst. The committee agreed to keep provider reports unchanged until the new maps and response times are finalized.

• Approved October 22, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Eric Chick volunteered for response‑time subcommittee
• Tom Roberts volunteered for response‑time subcommittee
• Subcommittee to develop response‑time maps with GIS analyst
• Decided provider reports will remain unchanged until maps are finalized

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will review department reports and a consent agenda that includes a Rock Pit Agreement and a petition to cancel uncollectible personal taxes. Business items include updates on the circuit courthouse project and several contract arrangements such as family planning services, a parks logging contract, a clean‑water consortium fiscal agent agreement, and a paving emulsion purchase. An executive session will address cyber security infrastructure and threats. The meeting also includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Rock Pit Agreement with Wilkinson Ranches LLC
• Petition and Order to Cancel Uncollectible Personal Taxes
• Contract Arrangement for Family Planning Services – Dr. Emily Jack
• Morrow County Parks Logging Contract
• Paving Emulsion Purchase of Supplies Contract

The Board unanimously approved a contract for Dr. Emily Jack to provide family planning services starting June 1. It also approved a logging contract with Ted R Britt Logging, a fiscal‑agent agreement for the Clean Water Consortium, and a paving contract with Enviroad LLC. The Board signed a letter of support for the Justice Reinvestment Grant and directed the courthouse design team to plan shell space that can include the Justice Court. A motion to continue the DLCD solar‑siting rules to the April 30 special session was also approved.

• Approved contract with Dr. Emily Jack for Family Planning Services (unanimous)
• Approved logging contract with Ted R Britt Logging (unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Agent Agreement for Morrow County Clean Water Consortium (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Enviroad LLC for Ambient Mix Asphalt Emulsion (unanimous)
• Approved signing of letter of support for Justice Reinvestment Grant (unanimous)
• Approved motion to continue DLCD Solar Siting Rules to April 30 Special Session (unanimous)
• Directed design team to plan shell space sufficient for Justice Court and revisit costs (instruction)
• Adopted agenda with addition of Blue Mountain Community College report (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an appeal of Land Partition LP‑N‑529‑24 and Replat R‑N‑88‑24. The applicant seeks to replat Parcel 1 of the 2014‑05 partition into three parcels of approximately 12.7 acres, 85.5 acres, and 208 acres. The property is tax lot 134 on Assessor’s Map 4N 24, located west of Boardman, south of Interstate 84, east of Tower Road, and bisected by Kunze Lane.

• Public hearing on appeal of Land Partition LP‑N‑529‑24, Replat R‑N‑88‑24
• Request to replat Parcel 1 into three parcels: ~12.7 ac, ~85.5 ac, ~208 ac
• Location: tax lot 134, Assessor’s Map 4N 24, west of Boardman, south of I‑84, east of Tower Road
• Kunze Lane bisects the parcel between proposed parcels 2 and 3
• Zoom meeting information provided for remote participation

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss how to use CREZ and SIP allocated revenues. No decisions are listed; the agenda item is for discussion only. The meeting is open to the public and includes a Zoom option.

• Discussion on use of CREZ and SIP allocated revenues

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will meet to discuss funding and building projects to provide drinking water to areas affected by nitrate contamination. The body will review a fiscal agent agreement with Morrow County and budget considerations.

• Fiscal Agent Agreement with Morrow County
• Budget Schedule and Budget Committee Considerations
• Hera Park discussion
• Project updates from the Managing Director

The board approved the minutes from February 14, 2025. It approved a revised Fiscal Agent Agreement removing references to ORS 294.900‑294.925. The board adopted bylaws revisions to expand the advisory committee and appointed four Boardman and four Irrigon representatives to the Citizen Advisory Board. No action was taken on Hera Park’s request for financial assistance.

• Approved February 14, 2025 minutes (3 in favor, one absent)
• Approved Fiscal Agent Agreement amendment (3 in favor, one absent)
• Approved bylaws revision to add city and H2OEO representatives (3 in favor, one absent)
• Appointed Zahira Guzman, Myra Colin, Ana Maria Rodriguez, Isabella Gonzales to advisory board (3 in favor, one absent)
• Appointed Keith White, Debbie Radie, Gibb Evans, Barb Phillips to advisory board (3 in favor, one absent)
• No action taken on Hera Park assistance request

Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee

The committee will elect its officers, consider agency updates, and review a grant award. It will also address routine items such as minutes, public comments, and scheduling the next meeting. No substantive policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Election of Officers
• Review of Grant Award
• Agency Updates
• Minutes approval
• Next Meeting Date scheduling

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will adopt the agenda, hear quarterly departmental reports, and approve routine items on the consent agenda. It will then consider a range of business items, including funding requests, grant considerations, policy resolutions, and project agreements such as the circuit courthouse funding and a solar project notice.

• Approval of Master Funding Agreement Documents for the Circuit Courthouse Project
• Irrigon Senior Center – Senior Services Funding Request
• Notice of Intent for Sunrise Solar Project
• Resolution R-2025-2 – Oregon Public Employee Retirement System
• Fiscal Agent Agreement for Morrow County Clean Water Consortium

The board unanimously approved the Master Funding Agreement, committing the county to a $22.6 million share of a multi‑million‑dollar project. It also approved $40,000 for the Irrigon Senior Center, a $4,000 LUBGWMA outreach contribution, and a transition of eligible employees to the Oregon PERS system. Additional actions included letters supporting HB 2410 and the Sunrise Solar project, rejection of a water‑study invoice, and tabling the Fiscal Agent Agreement.

• Approved Master Funding Agreement, authorizing $22.6 M county share (unanimous)
• Approved release of $40,000 Senior Citizen Funds for Irrigon Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 LUBGWMA Community Outreach budget request (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑02 to transition eligible employees to Oregon PERS (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for HB 2410 (unanimous)
• Approved letter supporting Sunrise Solar project and directed staff to send it (unanimous)
• Rejected invoice OWRD‑2024‑3 from Morrow County Soil and Water Conservation District (Peterson abstained)
• Tabled Fiscal Agent Agreement for Clean Water Consortium until April 16 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Circuit Courthouse Project and a funding agreement with the Oregon Judicial Department. The board will also review funding requests for the Boardman Senior Center and legislative updates regarding solar siting and wildfire risk.

• Courthouse Master Funding Agreement with Oregon Judicial Department
• Contract for Construction Manager/General Contractor for Circuit Courthouse Project
• Boardman Senior Center senior services funding request
• North Morrow Vector Control District Board of Trustees appointments
• Payment authorizations for Morrow County Health District Ambulance Services and Umatilla County Sheriff's Office Jail Bed Invoice

The commissioners unanimously approved the Construction Manager/General Contractor contract with Bouten Construction for the $35 million circuit courthouse project. They also unanimously appointed two members to the North Morrow Vector Control District Board of Trustees and released $40,000 senior‑service funding for the Boardman Senior Center. The board voted 2‑1 to approve a letter to the state land‑use agency on solar siting, and unanimously approved letters opposing the Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map and HB3362. Approval of the Courthouse Master Funding Agreement was postponed pending a final contract version.

• Approved Bouten Construction CM/GC contract for circuit courthouse (unanimous)
• Appointed Jake Case and Smokey Joe Wightman to NMVCD Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Released $40,000 senior‑service funding for Boardman Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved letter to DLCD on solar siting (2 ayes, 1 opposed)
• Approved letters opposing Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map (unanimous)
• Approved letter opposing HB3362 tire tax bill (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of Courthouse Master Funding Agreement pending final contract

Fair Board

The Fair Board will vote on the Wednesday night dinner menu, including a $22.50 adult plate and a $7.50 child plate. The board will also consider options for the auction luncheon vendor, review entertainment bookings with costs ranging from $2,000 to $4,000, and decide on a poster contract up to $700 per design.

• Vote on Wednesday night dinner menu: $22.50 adult plate, $7.50 child plate, tickets $25 adults, $10 kids
• Auction luncheon vendor choice between Pendleton and Suzanne
• Entertainment bookings: Brass Fire $2,000; Michelle Lambert $4,000; Olivia Harms $3,000
• Poster design contract: up to $700 each for Rodeo Committee split
• Cale Moon booking for Wednesday evening: $4,000, no hotel

Compensation Board

The Morrow County Compensation Board will review pay information for elected officials and compare it with similar counties. The board intends to make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners regarding these compensation levels.

• Election of Board Chair
• Review of 2024 Minutes
• Compensation deliberations for Assessor & Tax Collector, Clerk, Commissioner, District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, and Treasurer

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will adopt the agenda, receive departmental reports, and consider a consent agenda of routine items. Business items include amending the contract with DLR Group for architectural and engineering services on the Circuit Court project, approving recycling haulers, reviewing FY26 classifications, ratifying a collective bargaining agreement, and discussing topics such as an AI policy and wildfire map concerns. The meeting also includes an executive session on pending litigation.

• Amendment to contract with DLR Group for A/E services attached to the Circuit Court Project
• Motion to approve Recycling Haulers as Authorized Service Providers for Recycling Modernization Act
• Classification Review FY26
• Ratification of 2024-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement for Morrow County General Employees, Local 2479-002
• Artificial Intelligence Policy Discussion

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items that require commission action. The first is a land partition (LP-N-529-24) to replat a parcel west of Boardman into three parcels of approximately 12.7, 85.5, and 208 acres. The second and third items are conditional use permits (CUP-N-378-24 and CUP-N-385-25) to allow commercial trucking operations on residential properties in the Boardman and Irrigon urban growth boundaries. The meeting also includes updates on code compliance and long‑range planning.

• Land Partition LP-N-529-24: Replat Parcel 1 of Partition Plat 2014-05 into three parcels (≈12.7 ac, 85.5 ac, 208 ac) west of Boardman, south of I‑84, east of Tower Road.
• Conditional Use Permit CUP-N-378-24: Permit commercial trucking storage/operation on Tax Lot 5800 (Suburban Residential) inside Boardman UGB.
• Conditional Use Permit CUP-N-385-25: Permit commercial trucking storage/operation on Tax Lot 403 (Rural Residential) outside Irrigon UGB.

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will meet on February 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to conduct standard business. Items include a public comment period, an open agenda, and a business item to approve letters of support for CDS funding. The meeting will conclude with signing of documents and adjournment.

• Approve letters of support for CDS funding (presented by Administrator Matthew Jensen)
• Public comment period
• Open agenda items
• Signing of documents

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will adopt the agenda and hear monthly and quarterly reports from several departments. They will approve a consent agenda that includes minutes, a rock‑crushing invoice, a wolf depredation grant application, and a resolution to create an agency fund for the Clean Water Consortium. Business items include the Wagon Trail Energy Center payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes agreement, changes to the county public transit service, and legislative updates. An executive session will be held for labor‑related and real‑property negotiations.

• Invoice approval: rock crushing for November, December, and January
• Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance Grant Program Application
• Resolution R-2025-01 creating an Agency Fund for the Clean Water Consortium
• Wagon Trail Energy Center Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement
• Morrow County Public Transit Service Changes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Long Range Capital Improvement Plan. The discussion includes input and ideas from the City of Irrigon and the City of Heppner.

• City of Irrigon Long Range Capital Improvement Plan ideas
• City of Heppner Long Range Capital Improvement Plan input

Compensation Board

The Compensation Board will review pay information for Morrow County and similar counties. The board will deliberate on compensation for several elected official roles and provide a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.

• Election of Board Chair
• Review of 2024 Minutes
• Compensation deliberations for Assessor & Tax Collector, Clerk, Commissioner, District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, and Treasurer
• Recommendation to Board of Commissioners

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium will meet to discuss a CDS project and the current federal grant environment. The body focuses on providing drinking water to unincorporated areas affected by nitrate contamination.

• CDS Project Consideration
• Grant Environment with Current Federal Administration

General

The Morrow-Umatilla Drinking Water Investigation Steering Committee will meet to discuss connecting municipal water systems and extending service to domestic well users. The group will review project schedules, connection concepts, and constraints identified by city representatives.

• Project update for municipal water system representatives
• PWS connection concepts and considerations
• Perspectives from cities on extending water service
• Open discussion and questions from Committee

Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will review transit operational changes effective March 31, 2025, including service areas and routes. Members will also discuss public website information and an office move to the County Building behind Sinclair in March.

• Operational changes effective March 31, 2025, regarding service area and routes
• Review of animal and pet policy
• Identification of time point stops for signage
• Office move in March to the County Building behind Sinclair
• Discussion on public information for the website

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss updates to the Public Transit Title VI Policy, consider adopting a county theft policy, and consult with legal counsel during an executive session. The agenda also includes a request to vacate public property on Montana Avenue.

• Request to Vacate Public Property - Montana Avenue
• Approval of Public Transit Title VI Policy Updates
• Consideration to Adopt a County Theft Policy
• Consultation with counsel regarding litigation
• Grant Agreement Number 178249-04 Amendment

Clean Water Consortium

The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium is holding an organizational meeting to establish its leadership and administrative structure. Members will elect officers, appoint a Managing Director, and name legal counsel, a fiscal agent, and advisory members. The group will also decide on a spending limit for the Managing Director before adjourning.

• Election of officers: Chair, Vice‑Chair, Secretary
• Appointment of Managing Director
• Selection of consortium legal counsel
• Setting a spending limit for the Managing Director
• Naming of advisory members

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a special session to discuss and possibly take a position on current legislation affecting strategic investment program agreements and port participation.

• Discussion and possible action on legislation impacting strategic investment program agreements
• Public comment period
• Meeting held at Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room
• Meeting accessible via Zoom

Planning Commission

The Morrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four land use applications. Items include a variance (V-N-053-24) for the Port of Morrow, a land partition and replat (LP-N-529-24, R-N-88-24) for the City of Boardman, and two conditional use permits (CUP-N-383-24 and CUP-N-384-24) for commercial trucking operations on residential parcels. The commission will also provide a monthly update and discuss an ADU proposal.

• Variance V-N-053-24: Port of Morrow request to relieve minimum right‑of‑way setback on Boardman Airport Lane
• Land Partition LP-N-529-24, Replat R-N-88-24: City of Boardman proposal to split tax lot 134 into three parcels of approx. 12.7, 85.5, and 208 acres
• Conditional Use Permit CUP-N-383-24: Martin Guzman request to operate a commercial trucking business on a Suburban Residential lot (Tax Lot 2500)
• Conditional Use Permit CUP-N-384-24: Martin Guzman request to operate a commercial trucking business on a Suburban Residential lot (Tax Lot 2000)
• Other Business: January monthly update and ADU discussion

ASA Advisory Committee

The ASA Advisory Committee will meet to discuss provider reports and updates from two sub-committees. The body will also review meeting minutes from October 22, 2024.

• Review of provider reports
• Sub-Committee report on Response Time Map
• Sub-Committee report on Provider Report Standard
• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes

General

The Columbia River Enterprise Zone II board will hold a meeting to elect its officers, approve outstanding bills, and consider the disbursement of funds. Representatives from the Town of Lexington, WCVEDG, Ione, Irrigon and Boardman will each give a five‑minute annual report. The meeting will also include routine items such as a welcome, good of the order, and adjournment.

• Election of officers
• Payment of bills
• Disbursement of funds
• Annual report presentations by Lexington, WCVEDG, Ione, Irrigon, and Boardman

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will select a construction manager for the courthouse project and hold a public hearing on a supplemental budget for the county's public transit system.

• Selection of Construction Manager/General Contractor for Courthouse Project
• Public Hearing: Morrow County Public Transit Supplemental Budget for FY2025
• Appointing Members to the Morrow County Property Value Appeals Board
• Payment Authorization: STEM/STEAM Payment to Schools
• Payment Authorization: Morrow County Health District Ambulance Services

General

The Morrow County board will consider a new application for Columbia River Enterprise Zone III and a possible expansion of its boundaries. The agenda also includes disbursement of CDC funds, payment of bills, and routine items such as introductions and good of the order. The meeting will be held in person at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center and via Zoom.

• Disbursement of CDC funds
• New application discussion for CREZ III
• Possible boundary expansion for CREZ III
• Pay Bills
• Good of the order

General

The Columbia River Enterprise Zone II will meet to pay bills and disburse funds. The body will also receive annual report presentations from the Town of Lexington and the Willow Creek Valley Economic Development Group.

• Annual report presentation: Town of Lexington
• Annual report presentation: Willow Creek Valley Economic Development Group
• Payment of bills
• Disbursement of funds

Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review various producer claim applications, including prevention, missing, and direct loss claims. The body will also elect officers and receive agency updates.

• Review of Producer Prevention Claim Applications
• Review of Producer Missing Claim Applications
• Review of Producer Direct Loss Claims
• Election of Officers

Board of Commissioners

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will elect a chair and vice chair, adopt the agenda, and approve a consent agenda that includes minutes and several intergovernmental agreements. Business items include reconsidering the courthouse annex siting, reviewing a land‑use code amendment, and approving a public‑transit improvement plan for 2025‑2027. The meeting also features quarterly reports from various county departments and an executive session on personnel matters.

• Chair and Vice Chair Election (R-2023-2)
• Consent agenda: Agreement 180024-14 amendment to Oregon Health Authority IGA
• Reconsider New Courthouse Annex siting decision
• Land Use Code Amendment AZ-154-24
• MC Public Transit 2025‑2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Plan approval

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of Land Use Decision LUD‑N‑75‑24. The appeal concerns the Port of Morrow’s request to apply industrial wastewater on approximately 7,300 acres of land zoned Exclusive Farm Use in Township 2N Range 26 and 3N Range 26, located about 10 miles southwest of Irrigon. The decision is evaluated under the Morrow County Zoning Ordinance Article 3 Sections 3.010(B)(23), (D)(8), (D)(9) and Oregon Revised Statutes 215.246. The hearing will be conducted via Zoom with instructions for public comment.

• Appeal of LUD‑N‑75‑24: Port of Morrow request to apply industrial wastewater on 7,300 acres of Exclusive Farm Use land (Township 2N Range 26 & 3N Range 26) near Irrigon