Shawna Schaar

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.

The Board of Commissioners meeting covered several administrative and operational agenda items. Decisions included the reclassification of a District Attorney office staff member, the approval of a community wildfire protection plan, and the authorization to purchase a new fire alarm system for the Owen building. The board also addressed IT-related tasks such as the renewal of Cisco Duo authentication licenses, the purchase of new SQL server licenses, and the procurement of network switches for county facilities. Additionally, the board approved a resignation agreement for a staff member and discussed a memorandum of understanding with the Coquille Indian Tribe concerning land management and associated federal legislation.

The meeting included an introduction from the current Miss Coos County regarding her community service initiative focused on menopause awareness and a request for a formal proclamation recognizing menopause awareness month. The board recognized a staff member for 25 years of service. Additionally, the board approved the hiring of a new prevention services outreach specialist at a higher pay step to remain competitive. Finally, the board approved a resolution making additional appropriations to the fair fund to cover construction costs for a new timber-framed pavilion on the fairgrounds.

The meeting included several key agenda items such as the renewal of a HIPAA-certified Zoom subscription for health and wellness services. The board approved a seedling management contract for forestry needs and awarded a growing agreement to the J. Herbert Stone Nursery. Additionally, an agreement for the transport and placement of soil for a wetland restoration project was approved. The board also authorized a fund transfer for the District Attorney's office to support the continued prosecution of a child sex abuse case, and adopted an order to vacate an alley in the plat of Sunset City.