Baker County Board of Commissioners
Commission Session Agenda
January 21, 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.  

3.    Citizen Participation

4.    Review/Approval of Minutes
a.    January 7, 2026 Commission Session

5.    Scheduled Business        

a.    9:05 a.m.    Department Update – Veteran Services

b.    9:15 a.m.    Contract Review Board
1.    New Directions Northwest CFAA Agreement – County Counsel
2.    Contract Extension: Pioneer Ambulance – Emergency Management
3.    Justice of the Peace Pro Tem Appointment – Justice Court
4.    Biennial Plan & Funding Application Approval – Parole & Probation

c.    9:40 a.m.    Bonnanza Mine Support Letter – Baker County Board of Commissioners

d.    9:45 a.m.     Discussion: Access Easement – Baker County Board of Commissioners

e.    9:50 a.m.      Discussion: RFP for Transportation Coordinator

f.    9:55 a.m.    Discussion: Long-term courthouse planning

g.    10:00 a.m.     Commissioner-held Boards, Committee’s and Special Interest Items Approval – Baker County Board of Commissioners 

h.    10:05 a.m.    Motion to appoint Commissioner Christina Witham as Baker County Association of Oregon Counties Legislative Representative – Commissioner Michelle Kaseberg

i.    10:10 a.m.    Selection of Chair by Vote of Board/Proposed Measure Election – Baker County Board of Commissioners


6.    Documents to be Signed
a.    

7.    Ratification of Documents
a.    Financial Reports
b.    2026-2027 IGA CFAA 054280-0
c.    

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).