Baker County Board of Commissioners
Commission Session Agenda
October 1, 2025 ~ 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.  

3.    Citizen Participation

4.    Review/Approval of Minutes
a.    September 3, 2025 Commission Session
b.    September 8, 2025 Special Commission Session
c.    

5.    Scheduled Business        

a.    9:00 a.m.    Dementia Friendly Baker – Beth Mastel-Smith, Linda Hudson, Barbara Stiff 

b.    9:10 a.m.    Treasurer Update – Traci Robinson

c.    9:15 a.m.    OSU Extension/Fair Department Update – Angela Robb/Ron Rowan

d.    9:20 a.m.    Discussion: Greater Idaho – Baker County Board of Commissioners 

e.    9:30 a.m.    Juvenile Department update – Staci Erickson

f.    9:35 a.m.    Contract Review Board
1.    ODE Grant #15660-Juvenile Crime Prevention Fund – Staci Erickson, Juvenile Department
2.    CCNO 5310 Contract – Kane Lester, Community Connections of Northeast Oregon
3.    Purchase of pickup for Road Department – Michael O’Rourke, Road Department
4.    Purchase of pickup for Weed Department – Michael O’Rourke, Road Department and Gussie Cook, Weed Department
5.    DOE Energy Resilience Plan Bid Selection – Jason Yencopal, Emergency Management
6.    MDT and Forensic Interviewer Agreement Extension – Greg Baxter, District Attorney
7.    Eastern Oregon Counties Association Dues – Baker County Board of Commissioners 
8.    Amended Nagelhout Construction Contract – Daniel McQuisten, Facilities Department

g.    10:20 a.m.    Discussion: Motions to approve contracts and motions to authorize signature outside of session – Baker County Board of Commissioners

h.    10:25 a.m.    Discussion Court Facilities Task Force – Commissioner Kaseberg

i.    10:30a.m.    Cell Phone Policy – Heidi Martin, HR

j.    10:35 a.m.    Baker City/County Planning IGA Discussion – Tara Micka, Planning 

6.    Documents to be Signed
a.    Pine Rich Subdivision Plat Review – Tara Micka, Planning 
b.    Order No. 2025-147: Appointing Melissa Fulfer to the Mental Health Advisory Board
c.    Order No. 2025-148: Re-appointing Dave Aydelotte to the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council
d.    Order No. 2025-149: Re-appointing Ryan Downing to the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council 
e.    Resolution No. 2025-1013: A resolution opposing grizzly bear reintroduction to the Northeast Region of Oregon, specifically Baker County
f.    Resolution No. 2025-1014: Transfer within the County Jail Department of the General Fund 
g.    Opioid Settlement Program/Policy – Commissioner Kaseberg

7.    Ratification of Documents
a.    Financial Reports
b.    Purdue Settlement (Opioid Funds) CL-1738497
c.    Kiosk Installation Contract w/ Kingdom Built GC – Commission Chair Alderson
d.    Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement No. 23-202 – Jason Yencapol, Emergency Management
e.    Gyllenberg Construction Contract – Commission Chair Alderson

8.    Other Business
a.    Commissioner Update
i.    Commission Chair Alderson
1.    
ii.    Commissioner Witham
1.    Re-naming of geographic features within Baker County 
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).