Baker County Board of Commissioners
Commission Session Agenda
February 18, 2026 ~ 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse, 1995 Third St., Baker City, Oregon 97814

Because of the uncertain length of time needed, the Board of Commissioners may deal with an item at any time in the meeting, except those set for a specific time. Anyone wishing to be heard on any item not having a set time should arrive when the meeting begins to avoid missing an item of interest.  Interested parties can join the meeting in person or by using the Zoom link located at: https://www.bakercountyor.gov/online/meetings.html

1.    Call to Order/Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance

2.    Agenda Changes/Adoption
a.    Removed "Discussion: Economic Development Council – Baker County Board of Commissioners"

3.    Citizen Participation

4.    Review/Approval of Minutes
a.    February 4, 2026 Commission Session

5.    Scheduled Business        

a.    9:05 a.m.    Contract Review Board
1.    New Directions Northwest CFAA Agreement – County Counsel
2.    2026 Dispatch Recording Services Contract – Baker County Dispatch
3.    Smoke Management Community Response Plan Development Project Grant – Emergency Management

b.    9:25 a.m.    Drought Declaration – Emergency Management

c.    9:30 a.m.     Discussion: Economic Development Council – Baker County Board of Commissioners

d.    9:40 a.m.     Discussion: Letter in response to change of “Derogatory” place names

e.    9:50 a.m.      Discussion: Identify Zone Manager to replace Bryan Tweit

6.    Documents to be Signed
a.    Resolution No. 2026-1001 – Appropriation Transfer within the non-departmental department and the Juvenile Department of the County General Fund – Administrative Services Office

7.    Ratification of Documents
a.    Financial Reports
b.    

8.    Other Business
a.    Commissioner Update
i.    Commission Chair Alderson
1.    
ii.    Commissioner Witham
1.     
iii.    Commissioner Kaseberg
1.    
b.    Comparison of Calendar

9.    Adjourn

Baker County operates under an EEO policy and complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Assistance is available for individuals with disabilities and should be requested at least 48 hours in advance by calling 541-523-8200 (TTY: 541-523-9538).