BOCC Meeting

The August 31, 2026 meeting of the County Board of Commissioners included discussions on several topics, with a notable focus on supporting the High Desert Museum's application for the Pacific Power Electric Mobility Grant. The Board reviewed and approved a letter of support for the museum's $65,000 grant request to purchase electric vehicles for educational outreach and on-site utility use, highlighting the museum's ongoing efforts to electrify its fleet and promote sustainability. Additionally, the Board received a work session briefing on two comprehensive plan amendment and zone change requests related to properties adjacent to the City of Sisters' urban growth boundary. The discussion covered compliance with agricultural land use policies, urbanization restrictions, and public comment procedures, with no immediate procurement actions taken. The meeting also included commissioner announcements related to water management and intergovernmental cooperation on solid waste facilities.