Klamath County

The agenda for this meeting included discussions on Opportunity Zones, the Discover Klamath Quarterly Update, an Emergency Levee Repair Contract, and PDF Accessibility Requirements. Several departmental requests were scheduled for consideration, specifically concerning personnel matters: reclassifying and directly hiring an Assistant Public Works Director, reallocating funds to create a Quality Assurance Analyst position within DD Services, increasing the FTE for an HR Generalist, and reclassifying/eliminating positions for Property Manager and Tax Collector roles. The Board was also scheduled to consider a Letter of Support for ODOT's O.R. 39/South Sixth Street Corridor Funding Request.

The agenda included approving various agreements, such as one with the City of Klamath Falls Street Division for noxious weed control, and Klamath County Domestic Well Assistance Grant Agreements. Several professional services contracts were approved for Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) with various entities including Barbudo Construction LLC, Bob Halls Heat + Air LLC, Seasons Change LLC, and United Mechanical Contractors. An agreement with the MetroPlus Association of Addiction Peer Professionals regarding the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee (LADPC) was also approved. Other business involved approving the bylaws for the Administrative Advisory Committee and the Wolf Depredation Advisory Council. A public hearing was held concerning proposed Supplemental Budget Resolutions for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, leading to the approval of a supplemental budget within the CDD Solid Waste Fund (BR2026-010). Commissioner reports detailed activities concerning the REAL Oregon Leadership Program, advocacy for Highway 97 safety improvements, discussions on homelessness initiatives, and wildfire resiliency planning.

The Finance Work Session focused on several critical budgetary and financial matters. Discussions included the effects of changing the internal service allocation method for FY 2027, with the Board ultimately agreeing to retain the current method temporarily. Changes to the budget process were addressed, including a five-year revenue trend analysis and a decision for departments to plan for flat appropriations over the next three years, using last year's budgeted revenues as a baseline. The Board also discussed appropriations for the Sheriff's Office patrol division concerning Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funding, agreeing to align appropriations with actual SRS receipts. Finally, the committee determined the allocation for the Tourism Spring Cycle grant, deciding on a preference for $75,000 to maintain a strategic reserve for major project opportunities.

The agenda summary indicates several items for action by the Board of Commissioners. Key discussions and approvals involved authorizing an invitation for bids for 2026 Urban Areas Projects, approving resolutions opting-in to Oregon's Trail Use Immunity Statute for the general board, Drainage Service District, Extension Service District, Library Service District, and Road Service District. Appointments were made to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee, the Budget Committee Alternate position, the Klamath Vector Control District Board, and the Woodland Park Special Road District Board. Several Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) concerning Public Health Services were approved, as well as a contract agreement with Oregon State University for Klamath's NHMP Update Work, a lease agreement with Klamath Falls Little League, and agreements for Noxious Weed Control with the U.S. Department of Fish & Wildlife and Pacific Power. The board also presented the Monthly Employee Service Awards for February.

The agenda summary pertains to the approval of minutes from the February 24, 2026 Business Meeting. Discussions during the February 24th meeting included accepting a bid for the abatement and demolition of 3319 South 6th St. (the HUB), declaring a local emergency in Klamath County, approving agreements for repairing a failed concrete box culvert under S. Alameda Ave. and funding Lake Ewauna emergency levee repairs. Proclamations included declaring April 13th-20th, 2026, as International Dark Sky Week. Corporal Daren Krag received the Oregon State Marine Board's Service Excellence Award. Orders approved the Transient Room Tax Fourth Quarter Distribution and the appointment of Sherry Wood to the Keno Pines Special Road District Board. The Sheriff received approval to apply for a grant from the Senate Appropriations Committee. Commissioner reports covered personal travel and professional development through REAL Oregon, and concerns regarding Oregon nonprofit leaders stuck abroad.