Baker County Board of Commissioners
Commission Session Agenda
August 2, 2023 ~ 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: www.bakercounty.org/online/meetings.html
1. Call to Order/Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
2. Agenda Changes/Adoption
3. Citizen Participation
4. Review/Approval of Minutes
a. July 19, 2023 Commission Session Minutes
5. Scheduled Business
a. 9:00 a.m. Public Hearing (to be continued to a later date)
1. Ordinance 2022-01 Amending Ordinances 84-1 and 2005-04 Northern Baker Transportation Improvement Plan
b. 9:05 a.m. Food Sovereignty Ordinance Proposal ~ Arthur Sappington
c. 9:20 a.m. Contract Review Board
1. Road: Vehicle Purchase Approval
d. 9:45 a.m. Executive Session per ORS 192.660 (2)(h): To consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed; and ORS 192.660 (2)(a): To consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent. Note: The Commissioners will return to Regular Session immediately following Executive Session to make a decision as needed.
6. Documents to be Signed
a. Order No. 2023-139 Designating a Newspaper for Publication of the Annual Foreclosure of the Tax Liens as shown by the Baker County Foreclosure List
b. Order No. 2023-140 Appointing a member to the Baker County Fair Board
7. Ratification of Documents
a. Financial Reports
8. Other Business
a. Commissioner Update
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 least48 hours in advance by calling 523-8200 (TTY: 523-9538).