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Polk County public meetings in 2025

72 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 31, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Board sets FY2026-2027 budget calendar and appoints Planning Commissioner

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The board will also set the timeline for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget process and appoint Susan Graham to the Planning Commission.

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✓ Decided: Board names Greg Hansen as budget officer and approves FY2026‑2027 budget calendar

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from December 24, 2025, and the consent calendar. It also unanimously named Greg Hansen as the Budget Officer and approved the FY2026‑2027 Budget Calendar. Additionally, the Board approved the appointment of Susan Graham to the Polk County Planning Commission.

Tue Dec 30, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

Tuesday Work Session cancelled

The Tuesday Work Session scheduled for December 30, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

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Wed Dec 24, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Board to consider $355,107 grant for child abuse investigations

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a consent calendar including grant agreements and planning commission appointments. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session.

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Tue Dec 23, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

Board approved the agenda and minutes for the Dec 23 meeting

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the Dec 16, 2025 meeting. A Planning Commission interview with Kevin Chambers will be conducted. The District Attorney will provide an update on staffing, case referrals and the upcoming safety levy. No other items are scheduled for action.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and minutes; no substantive actions taken

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting. No other decisions or approvals were recorded. Discussion of a non‑listed fairgrounds meeting occurred, but no action was taken.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Board will approve agenda, minutes and consent‑calendar items

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting. It will also vote on the consent calendar, which includes a reappointment to the County Budget Committee, Contract No. 25‑215 with ODOT, and a Planning Commission appointment. The meeting includes a Treasurer monthly report and an Assessor update.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Contract No. 25-215 with ODOT

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the December 10 meeting, and the consent calendar. The consent calendar items included reappointing Norbert Hartmann to the Budget Committee, approving Contract No. 25-215 with ODOT, and appointing Jessica Blakely to the Planning Commission. All votes were recorded as unanimous (all voted yes).

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

Polk County Board of Commissioners holds Tuesday Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to receive updates and recognize an employee. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a report from the District Attorney.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda for the December 16, 2025 meeting and the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. No other actions or decisions were taken during the session.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

Board of Commissioners work session cancelled

The scheduled Tuesday work session of the Polk County Board of Commissioners for December 9, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this meeting.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Polk County Board of Commissioners to review four agency contracts

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from November 26, 2025. The session includes a VSO update and the potential approval of four contracts on the consent calendar.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves agenda, minutes and four contracts

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 26, 2025. The Board also approved the consent calendar, which included four contracts: two with the State of Oregon, one with Yamhill County Care Organization, Inc., and one with the Oregon Health Authority. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

Board reviews minutes, agenda and holds a planning commission interview

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda and the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. They will conduct an interview with Planning Commission member Susan Graham. The board may also consider any non‑listed items under ORS 192.640. Public comments limited to three minutes are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken.

Wed Nov 26, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Board will approve consent calendar contracts and reclassify an employee

The Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on November 26, 2025 will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the agenda and minutes. Commissioners will vote on the consent calendar, which contains three county contracts (numbers 25-204, 25-207, and 25-208) and a declaration of surplus. The meeting also includes a Planning Commission interview with Anthony Blosser and a reclassification of employee Matt Hawkins.

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✓ Decided: Board approved employee reclassification, effective Dec 1 2025

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the November 12 meeting, and the consent calendar. It approved the reclassification of an HS Administrative Specialist III to an HS Administrative Analyst I, effective December 1, 2025, with an estimated FY25‑26 budget impact of $3,600. The Board also approved four contracts and a declaration of surplus as listed in the consent calendar.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

Polk County work session agenda lists only document review

The Tuesday work session on November 25, 2025 for Polk County, Oregon, provides PDFs of meeting material and agendas but contains no specific agenda items. The session appears to be limited to reviewing documents rather than deciding on new actions or proposals.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved agenda and prior meeting minutes

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 28, 2025 by unanimous vote. Commissioners also recognized four employees for the FY2025-2026 Q1 STAR Award. No other actions were taken.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

Tuesday work session cancelled; no agenda items will be considered

The Polk County Board of Commissioners' Tuesday work session on November 18, 2025 was cancelled, so no agenda items will be discussed or decided. The Board will attend the Annual Association of Oregon Counties Conference from November 18 through November 21. The regular Tuesday and Wednesday meetings that week are also cancelled. A separate meeting with the Marion County Commissioners is scheduled for December 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Board Room at 555 Court Street NE, Salem.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Board to consider ordinance interpretation and approve consent calendar items

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda, minutes from November 5, 2025, and the consent calendar. The consent calendar includes Contract No. 25-202 for Sable House, a new job specification and wage for an Administrative Building Official, and Order No. 25-13 for a solid waste fee increase. The Board will also discuss an interpretation of an ordinance and recognize length‑of‑service awards for three employees.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously adopts broader interpretation of fairgrounds ordinance

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the November 5 meeting, and the consent calendar. They also adopted a more generalized interpretation of the Public Amusement and Recreation Zone to include private fairgrounds. Additional items approved under the consent calendar included a contract, a new job specification, and a solid waste order.

Wed Nov 5, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Board to hear appeal on land use file RD 25-10

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will convene to approve the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting and hear an appeal regarding planning file RD 25-10. The meeting will include a public comment period and an executive session.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes and set planning appeal for hearing

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting were approved with two votes in favor and one abstention. The Board voted to set planning file RD 25‑10 before the Polk County Hearings Officer.

Wed Nov 5, 2025

Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee (LADPC)

Committee receives Tall Cop and Deflection Grant updates

The Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee will open, adopt the September 2025 minutes, and receive updates on the Tall Cop program and the Deflection Grant. It will also hear department reports. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

Tuesday Work Session cancelled

The Tuesday Work Session scheduled for November 4, 2025, has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Polk County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC)

Council to approve minutes and set 2026 meeting schedule

The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council will consider approval of the August 2025 and October 2025 special‑meeting minutes. Members will acknowledge National Domestic Violence Apprehension Day and establish the council’s meeting dates for 2026. The council will also receive departmental reports.

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Wed Oct 29, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Board will approve consent calendar with four contracts and appointments

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will consider routine items, including approval of the agenda and the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. The Board will also vote on a consent calendar that contains four contracts and appointments: Contract No. 25-185 with the Criminal Justice Commission, Order No. 25-12 appointing a Fair Board member, Contract No. 25-198 with Klamath County, and Contract No. 25-200 with Salem Health West Valley.

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✓ Decided: Board approved four contracts and a fair board appointment

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting, and the consent calendar. The consent calendar included approval of Contract No. 25-185 with the Criminal Justice Commission, Order No. 25-12 appointing a Fair Board member, Contract No. 25-198 with Klamath County, and Contract No. 25-200 with Salem Health West Valley. All motions passed with the votes recorded as both commissioners voting yes.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

No agenda items listed for Polk County Work Session

The provided record contains no specific agenda items, motions, or discussion topics for the October 28, 2025, work sessions. The document consists of procedural file references only.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes and a veterans support resolution

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. Commissioners Gordon and Pope moved and seconded a motion to sign and approve Resolution No. 25-12 recognizing Operation Greenlight, which also passed. The appeal for planning file RD 25-10 was not decided and will be revisited on November 5 when the full Board is present.

Wed Oct 22, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Polk County approves contracts and staff appointments

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve a consent calendar including contracts with Salem Health West Valley and the City of Independence/City of Monmouth, as well as appointments to the PVAB. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from the previous week.

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✓ Decided: Board approved reclassifying a health services supervisor, affecting budget by $8,600

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from October 15, 2025, and the consent calendar. By consensus the Board approved reclassifying a Health Services Supervisor III to IV, effective October 1, 2025, with an estimated FY25‑26 budget impact of $8,600. The consent calendar also approved County Contract No. 25‑183 (City of Monmouth), Contract No. 25‑184 (Salem Health West Valley), and PVAB member appointments.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

No agenda items listed for the Tuesday work session

The Polk County Tuesday work session on October 21, 2025 does not list any agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific decisions or discussions recorded. No items such as rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are noted.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved the agenda and October 14 minutes

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. They also approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. No other actions or decisions were taken during the session.

Wed Oct 15, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Board will approve two county contracts on the consent calendar

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. They will also approve the consent calendar, which contains Contract No. 25-180 with the State of Oregon Department of Corrections and Contract No. 25-181 with the Oregon Health Authority. A monthly treasurer report will be presented, and the board will enter an executive session for confidential matters.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves agenda, minutes, consent calendar and two contracts

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the October 8 meeting, and the consent calendar, each by unanimous vote. The Board also approved Polk County Contract No. 25-180 with the State of Oregon Department of Corrections and Contract No. 25-181 with the Oregon Health Authority. The meeting was recessed to an executive session before adjourning at 9:35 a.m.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

Board of Commissioners to hold recap on The Wall That Heals

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to review a recap of The Wall That Heals. Other agenda items are procedural, including the approval of minutes from October 7, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved the agenda and October 7 minutes

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting, each by a unanimous vote. No other actions or policy decisions were taken during the session.

Wed Oct 8, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Board to approve consent calendar with Contract No. 25-175 (OHA)

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will consider routine items such as approving the agenda, the October 1 meeting minutes, and a consent calendar that contains Contract No. 25‑175 with the Oregon Health Authority. The board will also recognize staff with length‑of‑service awards and review a proposed employee reclassification. An executive‑session portion is scheduled, but its topics are not detailed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approves employee reclassification and a health authority contract

The Board approved its agenda, the October 1 minutes, and the consent calendar. It approved the reclassification of a Community Resource Connector to Lead, with a $2,700 FY25‑26 budget impact. The Board also approved Polk County Contract No. 25‑175 with the Oregon Health Authority. Length‑of‑service awards were recognized for four staff members.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

Board will approve agenda, minutes and hear public comments

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting. They will also consider any non‑listed items allowed under ORS 192.640 and provide a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. A virtual special meeting of the Polk County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on the same day.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved agenda and September minutes

The Board approved the meeting agenda. The Board approved the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting. Both motions passed with a unanimous vote.

Wed Oct 1, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Board will approve agenda, minutes and several health‑related contracts

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will consider routine approvals, including the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting. They will also vote on a consent calendar that contains two county contracts—Contract No. 25‑172 with the Oregon Health Authority for behavioral health services and Contract No. 25‑173 with Health Net Health Plan of Oregon for public health services. Additional consent items include the appointment of a LADPC member, a declaration of surplus property, and an executive‑session meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved agenda, minutes and multiple contracts

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the September 25, 2025 minutes, and the consent calendar. Under the consent calendar the Board approved Polk County Contract No. 25‑172 with the Oregon Health Authority (behavioral health) and Contract No. 25‑173 with Health Net Health Plan of Oregon (public health), appointed Christine Felt as a LADPC member, and declared surplus property as identified by the Public Works Director. No other actions were taken.

Tue Sep 30, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

Board will consider a lease agreement

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will discuss a lease agreement presented by Morgan Smith and receive an update on the annual fair from Tina Anderson and Tim Ray. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda, a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker, and the opportunity to address non‑listed items under ORS 192.640.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved the agenda and signed the Harmoni Towers lease

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. They also approved and signed the amended lease agreement from Harmoni Towers, again unanimously. No other actions were decided during the session.

Wed Sep 24, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Board to approve agenda, minutes and discuss routine announcements

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. It will also consider the consent calendar, which is listed as N/A. The Board will hold an executive session as required by ORS 192.660. Announcements include an upcoming virtual special meeting of the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council on October 7, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and prior minutes, then recessed to executive session

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the September 17, 2025 minutes, each with both Commissioners Gordon and Pope voting yes. The meeting was then recessed to an executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) and adjourned at 9:28 a.m.

Wed Sep 17, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Board will consider unpaid property tax order for manufactured homes

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will review and act on several routine items, including approval of the agenda and minutes from the September 10 meeting, a treasurer's report, an unpaid property tax order for manufactured homes (Order No. 25-11), a public works department update, and two employee reclassification proposals. The meeting also includes a consent calendar for a revised job specification and title change for the Admin Services Director.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Order No. 25-11 to write off taxes on destroyed manufactured homes

The Board unanimously approved the agenda, the September 10 minutes, and the consent calendar. It also unanimously approved County Order No. 25-11 to write off property taxes on destroyed manufactured homes. Two employee reclassifications were approved by consensus, affecting a heavy‑equipment operator and a health‑services supervisor.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

No agenda items listed for Polk County Work Session

The provided record contains file names for the September 16, 2025, work sessions but does not list any specific discussion or decision items. The agenda is currently empty of substantive content.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously signed a letter of support for Salem Health's $75.4M project

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 9, 2025 by unanimous vote. Commissioners also moved to sign a letter of support for Salem Health’s West Valley Hospital project, which was approved unanimously. No other items were considered.

Wed Sep 10, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Board will discuss transitional housing options for the county

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda, approve minutes from September 3, 2025, and adopt a consent calendar for two new job positions. The board will recognize three staff members with length‑of‑service awards. Commissioners will hear a discussion on transitional housing presented by Greg Hansen and consider a request for a letter of support from Marion County.

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✓ Decided: Board approved new job specifications and wages for two county positions

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the September 3, 2025 minutes, and the consent calendar. They also approved the consent calendar related to a Marion County letter of support by a 2‑1 vote. Additionally, the Board approved new job specifications and wages for a Division Coordinator and an ACT Nurse.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

Polk County Board of Commissioners holds Tuesday work session

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from August 26, 2025, and recognize Annie Buse with a STAR award. The session includes a recap of a youth conference.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved the agenda and September 2 minutes

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting, each by a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

Wed Sep 3, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board approved reclassification of two employees to Health Services Supervisor IV

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the August 27 minutes, and the consent calendar. It approved the reclassification of two employees to the Health Services Supervisor IV position, effective September 1, 2025, with an estimated FY26 budget impact of $15,000. The Board also approved four contracts: No. 25-155 with the Oregon Health Authority, No. 25-157 with the State Department of Corrections, No. 25-159 with Marion County Behavioral Health, and No. 25-160 with the Polk County Deputy District Attorneys.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

Polk County Board of Commissioners Tuesday Work Session cancelled

The Tuesday Work Session scheduled for September 2, 2025, has been cancelled.

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Wed Aug 27, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

Wednesday BOC meeting cancelled

The scheduled Wednesday Board of Commissioners meeting on August 27, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda lists only announcements and procedural guidelines for future meetings.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes and multiple contracts via consent calendar

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 19, 2025. A unanimous vote also approved the consent calendar, which included County Contract No. 25-152 with the Oregon Department of Human Services, Contract No. 25-153 with the Oregon Health Authority, and the monthly Treasurer’s Report. After the approvals, the meeting was recessed to an executive session before adjourning at 9:53 a.m.

Wed Aug 20, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes and two county contracts

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from August 13, 2025, and the consent calendar. Under the consent calendar, the board approved Contract No. 25-148 with Regence BlueCross BlueShield and Contract No. 25-150 with Killian & O’Halloran, Inc. No other substantive actions were taken.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

Polk County work session scheduled for August 19, 2025

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on August 19, 2025, with two sessions scheduled. The agenda includes documents for review, though specific topics are not listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and prior minutes; no new actions taken

Commissioner Mordhorst moved and Commissioner Pope seconded the agenda, and both voted yes, passing the motion. Commissioner Mordhorst moved and Commissioner Gordon seconded approval of the August 12, 2025 minutes, and both voted yes, passing the motion. The board received an update from SEDCOR but took no action on any proposals.

Wed Aug 13, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board approved surrender of jurisdiction over several roadways to City of Independence

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from August 6, 2025, and the consent calendar. They also unanimously approved and signed Polk County Order No. 25-09, surrendering jurisdiction of various roadways to the City of Independence. Additional items on the consent calendar, including a road vacation, LADPC appointments, and several contracts, were also approved.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

✓ Decided: Board set Planning File FD 24-02 appeal before hearings officer

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 5, 2025. It also unanimously moved to place the appeal of Planning File FD 24-02 before the Polk County Hearings Officer. No other actions were taken.

Wed Aug 6, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves agenda, minutes and consent‑calendar items

The Board approved the meeting agenda, the July 30 minutes and the consent calendar by unanimous vote. Under the consent calendar the Board approved Polk County Contract No. 139 with the Central School District. The meeting was recessed to an executive session and then adjourned.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and July 29 minutes; no substantive actions taken

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting. No other items were acted upon.

Wed Jul 30, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board approved four county contracts for health services and public works

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 23, 2025. They also approved the consent calendar, which included four contracts: two for behavioral health services, one for developmental disabilities services, and one amendment for public works. All motions passed with the votes of Commissioners Gordon and Pope.

Tue Jul 29, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved agenda and prior meeting minutes

Commissioners Pope, Gordon, and Mordhorst approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. They also approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. The board heard a presentation about the "Wall That Heals" exhibit scheduled for September 18‑21, 2025, but no formal action was taken.

Wed Jul 23, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes, consent calendar and an easement agreement

The Board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from July 9 and July 16, 2025, and the consent calendar, each with both Commissioners voting yes. A Polk County Easement Agreement was also approved by motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 a.m.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves agenda and prior meeting minutes

The commissioners voted to approve the meeting agenda, with all members voting yes. They also approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting, again with a unanimous yes vote. No other actions or decisions were taken during the work session.

Wed Jul 16, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board approved five contracts for health, outreach, and youth programs

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar. Five contracts were approved, including a grant agreement and service contract for Behavioral Health, two outreach contracts with Dallas and Falls City School Districts, and a contract with the Oregon Youth Authority. No executive session was required and the meeting adjourned at 9:03 a.m.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

✓ Decided: Board approves 25‑mph speed zone on South Oak Grove Road

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 24, 2025. The Board also approved, by consensus, a proposed 25 mph speed zone on South Oak Grove Road in response to increased traffic and resident complaints. No other substantive actions were taken.

Wed Jul 9, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved agenda, minutes, consent calendar and a contract

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from July 2 2025, and the consent calendar, each by unanimous vote. The Board also approved Polk County Contract No. 25‑1 16 with Eddy Heritage Farms, LLC (Public Health). No other substantive actions were taken.

Wed Jul 2, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 25-11 setting new fee schedule

The Board approved and signed Resolution No. 25-11 concerning fees for services performed by county agencies, with a unanimous vote. It also adopted a new job specification and reclassification for a WIC Program Specialist, estimated to affect the FY25-26 budget by $2,200, by consensus. Three service contracts were approved under the consent calendar. The agenda, June 25 minutes, and consent calendar were each approved unanimously.

Wed Jun 25, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Polk County Board adopts FY2025‑2026 budget and tax rates

The Board unanimously approved the FY2025‑2026 budget and associated tax rates. It also approved a reclassification of an Appraiser II to Appraiser III and adopted a new Human Resources Generalist job specification with two reclassifications. Several county contracts and an inspection report were approved under the consent calendar. All agenda, minutes, and consent calendar items were adopted unanimously.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved agenda, prior minutes, and IGA pending legal review

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 17, 2025. The Board also approved moving forward with the intergovernmental agreement between the cities of Independence, Monmouth and Polk County, pending final review by legal counsel. No other actions were taken; remaining items were informational updates.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board approves budget appropriations and multiple contracts in June meeting

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 11, 2025. It approved the consent calendar with changes, removing Contract No. 25‑99. The Board also adopted Resolution No. 25‑09 to increase and transfer appropriations for FY 2024‑2025 and approved several contracts, including Contract 25‑94, the Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee membership, and Contract 25‑101 Amendment 1.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

✓ Decided: Polk County Board selects SAIF as workers‑comp insurance carrier

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the June 10 meeting. It then voted to select SAIF as the county’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier under a fixed‑cost plan, despite a reported 22% premium increase of about $330,000. Both motions passed with both voting members in favor.

Wed Jun 4, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board approved multiple service contracts and an employee reclassification

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from May 28, 2025, and the consent calendar. They also approved the reclassification of a Health Services Analyst II to Management Analyst I. Additionally, the Board approved several service contracts covering community development, public health, and behavioral health services.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and prior minutes; no substantive actions taken

Commissioner Pope opened the meeting and the agenda was approved after Commissioner Mordhorst moved and Commissioner Pope seconded, with both commissioners voting yes. The minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting were similarly approved with both commissioners voting yes. No other resolutions, approvals, or rejections were recorded.

Wed May 28, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board approved FY 2025‑2026 liability and property insurance purchase

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from May 21, 2025, and the consent calendar. They also unanimously approved the purchase of liability and property insurance for fiscal year 2025‑2026. Four service contracts and an employment agreement listed on the consent calendar were approved as well.

Tue May 27, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

✓ Decided: Board gave Matt Hawkins signing authority for 945 SE Uglow Ave sale

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 20, 2025. It also granted Matt Hawkins, the Admin Services Director, signing authority for the sale documents of 945 SE Uglow Ave, Dallas, OR 97338. No other actions or decisions were taken during the session.

Wed May 21, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved agenda, minutes, consent calendar, and seven county contracts

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the May 14 meeting, and the consent calendar, each by unanimous vote. The board also approved seven county contracts covering education services, public health, behavioral health, community development, an OHA amendment, curb and striping work, and a partnership with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.

Tue May 20, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved the agenda and May 13 minutes

The Board of Commissioners voted to approve the meeting agenda with all members in favor. They also approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other items were acted upon.

Wed May 14, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves agenda, minutes and consent calendar items

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from May 7, 2025, and the consent calendar with unanimous votes. Under the consent calendar, the board approved Contract No. 25-57 with the City of Dallas and Order No. 25-07 ratifying Brandt’s Solid Waste increase. The board also recognized Dana Patton for ten years of service.

Tue May 13, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and May 6 minutes

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 6, 2025 session. No other substantive actions were taken.

Wed May 7, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved consent calendar items including contracts and policies

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 30, 2025, each by unanimous vote. The consent calendar was also approved unanimously, covering three items: an affirmative action and equal employment policy, Contract No. 25-54 with the Oregon Health Authority, and Contract No. 25-55 with Benton County. All votes were recorded as yes by every commissioner present.

Wed Apr 30, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves jurisdictional transfer of roads to City of Independence

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from April 23, 2025, and the consent calendar. The board also approved and signed Order No. 25‑06, surrendering jurisdiction over various roadways to the City of Independence. Additionally, six county contracts listed on the consent calendar were approved. The meeting was recessed to executive session before adjourning.

Tue Apr 29, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved agenda, prior minutes, and Resolution 25-08

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 15, 2025 session. They also approved and signed Resolution No. 25-08, confirming the county’s compliance with state property‑taxation requirements for fiscal year 2025‑2026. No other items were considered.

Wed Apr 16, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board approves agenda, minutes, consent calendar, remote work policy, and four contracts

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from April 9, 2025, and the consent calendar. They also approved a revised tele‑worksite/remote work policy. Additionally, four health‑related contracts (Polk County Contract Nos. 25‑39, 25‑44, 25‑45, and 25‑42) were approved. All motions passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 9:39 a.m.

Wed Apr 9, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board approved PacificSource health contract and reclassified a road worker

The Board approved the agenda, the April 2 minutes, and the consent calendar. It then approved and signed Polk County Contract No. 25‑34 with PacificSource Community Solutions, a primary funding source for behavioral health. The Board also approved the reclassification of a Road Maintenance Worker to Heavy Equipment Operator, effective April 1, 2025. No decision was made on the jurisdictional transfer to the City of Independence; the hearing was deferred.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, prior minutes, and a justice reinvestment support letter

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 25, 2025 session. Commissioners voted yes on both items. The Board also approved, by consensus, a letter of support for the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council’s Justice Reinvestment formula grant application for 2025‑2027.

Wed Apr 2, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation No. 25-01

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 26, 2025 by unanimous vote. They also approved and signed Proclamation No. 25-01 designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, again unanimously. No other actions were taken before adjournment at 9:19 a.m.

Wed Mar 26, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved FY 2024‑25 supplemental budget and related resolutions

The Board adopted Resolution No. 25‑06 to increase revenues and appropriations for the Domestic Mediation Fund and County School Fund for FY 2024‑2025. The Board also approved the reclassification of a Management Analyst I to HS Quality and Analytics Coordinator, effective April 1, 2025, with an $18,000 budget impact. Additional items approved under the consent calendar included ratifying a franchise for a transfer station and appointing two members to the Property Value Appeals Board.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Tuesday Work Session

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves $30,000 grant for after‑school program

The Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the March 18 meeting, both by unanimous vote. It also approved a $30,000 request from Academia Early Learning Center to fund an after‑school program, citing the county’s low childcare access. No non‑listed items were considered.

Wed Mar 19, 2025

Wednesday BOC Meeting

✓ Decided: Board approved Potk County Contract No. 25‑28 with ODOT

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from March 12, 2025, and the consent calendar. A motion was approved to award Potk County Contract No. 25‑28 to ODOT (vote tally not recorded). The meeting also featured the Treasurer’s monthly report and a brief executive‑session recess.