Crystal Orr

The Board of Commissioners conducted a meeting covering various administrative and personnel items. Key agenda items included the approval of an invoice for Indeed recruitment services, the creation and staffing of a new Park Maintenance Foreman position, and the authorization of payment for the Coos Forest Protective Association fire patrol assessment. Additionally, the Board hired individuals for road maintenance and fleet supervisor roles, approved an intergovernmental agreement with Douglas County for detention services, designated a newspaper for foreclosure list publication, and elected to receive timber receipts. Finally, the Board approved the hiring of a new Health and Wellness Director.

The meeting included several key discussions and approvals. The Board approved the 10th amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority for the Health and Wellness department and authorized the interim director to sign. Job descriptions for the integrated care manager were revised to include additional supervisory duties. A new mental health specialist was approved for hire at step three of the pay grade. Surplus equipment, including three vehicles and a military generator, was authorized for disposal. The Board granted unpaid leave for an employee due to medical issues. A reclassification was approved for crime victim's assistant positions, effective July 1, 2026. A timber patrol contract with Weyerhaeuser was approved for a two-year term, and a modification to the law enforcement agreement with the USDA Siskiyou National Forest was authorized. An additional appropriation of $18,000 for the Sheriff’s office was approved for building modifications. Finally, a contract amendment with Cardinal Services for temporary staffing was approved, a collective bargaining agreement with the Coos Association of Deputy Sheriffs was ratified, and the annual payment of dues to the South Coast Development Council was authorized.

The Board of Commissioners discussed and approved several items, including budget adoptions and tax levying for library and extension service districts, and the adoption of the county budget. Other actions included ratifying a job description and hiring for an outreach specialist position, approving a contract for the Beaver Hill pit roof lighting project, and authorizing grant applications for a standby generator project at the public works facility. Additionally, the Board approved a sub-lease for office space for the Coos County Scent unit, renewed software maintenance agreements for Orcat and Geomed software, and entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Coos Bay to initiate phase two of a regional problem solving process for urban growth boundary evaluations. Engineering service task orders were also approved for road improvements on South Coos River Lane.

The Board of Commissioners held a meeting to address various agenda items, including the presentation of an outstanding service award for the Community Corrections department and the approval of an amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Oregon Health Authority for rural health transformation. The Board approved the creation and filling of positions for a Public Health Medical Care Assistant and a WIC Public Health Aid. Additionally, the Board authorized the reclassification of a staff member to reflect new responsibilities, approved the issuance of a certificate of insurance for the county fair's Queen and Princess participation in the Rose Festival Parade, and discussed ongoing improvements at the fairgrounds. The Board also approved the transfer of funds for a timberland purchase and authorized the acquisition of timberland from Fairview Timber, LLC. Finally, the Board addressed a task order for FEMA-related sites.

The board conducted several public hearings regarding the 2026-2027 budgets for the Library Service District, the 4-H and Extension Service District, and Coos County. Action items included approving an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority to support behavioral health teams and civil commitment services. The board approved contracts for victim services with the Kids Hope Center and the SAFE Project. Additionally, the board approved a contract for a professional analysis of community corrections practices with the Justice Consulting Consortium. Finally, the board declared several pieces of county equipment as surplus, including vehicles to be donated to local fire departments and other items slated for auction or salvage.