Sherman County public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Court
The County Court approved several Memorandums of Understanding for victim services and a project management agreement for renewable energy planning. The board also authorized the purchase of conduit for residents and a property study in Moro. The decision regarding a Senior Center credit card was tabled.
- Approved granting written consent for Meredith Smith to represent CREA and Sherman County (3-0)
- Approved MOU with Bio Management Northwest for crime scene cleanup (3-0)
- Approved MOU with Mid-Columbia Center for Living for behavioral health services (3-0)
- Approved MOU with Peachey Davies and Myers for telephone legal consults (3-0)
- Approved IGA with Oregon Youth Authority for Juvenile Crime Prevention not to exceed $4,548.00 (3-0)
- Authorized $12,500 agreement with Latitude45 Associates LLC for renewable energy project management (3-0)
- Approved $3,900 purchase of 1.5 inch conduit for resale to residents (3-0)
- Authorized Phase 1 ESA study for property at 2003 1st Street in Moro not to exceed $2,400 (3-0)
County Court
The County Court approved several financial transfers and a professional services agreement for a transportation bus barn. The board also authorized a VOCA/CFA grant application and accepted whistleblower protection statutes. Discussions were held regarding Moro RV park rules and regional 911 housing, but no decisions were reached on those items.
- Approved $80,600 Bus Barn Design and Project Management agreement (3-0)
- Authorized $194,475.89 SIP Income Tax Distribution Fund payments (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers: $100k to Sheriff Vehicle Reserve, $50k to Senior Center, $40k to Emergency Services, $4k to Weed Sinking Fund (3-0)
- Approved 2023-2025 VOCA/CFA Non-Competitive Application authorization (3-0)
- Accepted requirements of whistleblower protection statute 41.U.S.C. s4712 (3-0)
- Approved July 2023 Revenue/Expenditure Summary (3-0)
- Approved July 2023 Treasurer’s Report (3-0)
- Decided to auction 4 surplus trailers in October
County Court
The County Court approved a commercial clean energy program and updated pricing for the Moro RV Park. The board also approved several housing grants and an ODOT master agreement. Equipment surplus for the Weed District was authorized.
- Enacted Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (CPACE) (3-0)
- Approved ODOT Surface Transportation Program master agreement No. MCA 73000-00022734 (3-0)
- Authorized Weed District to surplus five trailers (3-0)
- Approved $10,000 New Housing Construction Grant for Daniel Talley (3-0)
- Approved $10,000 New Rental Housing Development Grant for Jeremy Mark (3-0)
- Authorized Amendment No. 002 to ODOE Contract # 19-036002 to extend termination to June 30, 2025 (3-0)
- Authorized 2023-2025 Young Memorial Planning Assistance Grant application (3-0)
- Increased Moro RV Park nightly rates from $20-$25 to $35-$40 effective September 1, 2023