07/08/2026 - Board of Commissioners - Wednesday Meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 8, 2026, addressing several procurement and land use matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a contract with Romeo Entertainment Group for the 2026 county fair entertainment management, with a contract value not to exceed $450,000. The board also discussed the potential issuance of an RFP for future entertainment services. On land use and planning, the board considered a text amendment to the duplex definition affecting multiple zones, acknowledging resource constraints and prioritization challenges within the community development department. Additionally, the board reviewed a remand hearing concerning a comprehensive plan amendment and zone change request for a property near Highway 97, focusing on compliance with statewide planning goal 5 related to scenic highway protections. The meeting included updates on secure rural schools funding allocations and ratification of a collective bargaining agreement with the 911 Employees Association. The board voted to approve the contract with Romeo Entertainment and the collective bargaining agreement, and discussed scheduling for upcoming deliberations on land use matters.