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The board first approved amendments to the meeting agenda (including swapping two items under agenda item 8 and correcting a commissioner name) and then voted on the chair and vice chair positions. The motions carried by unanimous voice or recorded votes; meeting minutes record votes as 3–0 for each item.

The board also approved the consent agenda without amendment; that motion passed 3–0. No detailed roll-call record of individual mover/second names was provided in the audio transcript; minutes show the board adopted the consent items and the advertised agenda changes.

These procedural votes concluded early in the meeting, after which commissioners moved to presentations, public comment and other business.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Curry County Board of Commissioners Business Meeting May 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Following a resignation, the County Board of Commissioners appointed Jay Bunch as chair and retained Patrick Hollinger as vice chair; the board approved agenda amendments and the consent agenda with unanimous votes.","taxTitle","Curry County, Oregon","taxId",61735,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6565207,"County officials report jail pest problem, furnish new bunks and push for federal funding to upgrade jail",226,6352000,6578000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3224556-42dc68a08827ee935f4c8d4a3bca2ed7&start=6352&end=6578","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3224556-42dc68a08827ee935f4c8d4a3bca2ed7/thumbnail_6352000.jpg","/articles/6565207/Curry-County/Oregon/County-officials-report-jail-pest-problem-furnish-new-bunks-and-push-for-federal-funding-to-upgrade-jail","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6565207-92e298760b592653aeb2643be3518687/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152229&Signature=F9j9gKMOhSzp4jbgLXaaaHCgGzS84OK1N3WnpA3lnP96LK1g3R2m-RBg4uD2RFm96BKVpCHoslfIpPJOvuBJ8IYs9M2hcTdlMDkYv5Z3C8~i8cXMW3OYYSl13xKkIosptgVBUhEWjSuGxOYQPbR7JsOWvOQyjLmw2R35QEZ9CtbsQluhG09oF3etbnWtCam5zJXyy0aSrg7LKp5Z6R6-al8I4qUFndcsdjS72XE8yvOr8PTeoGz~1jSFWK3-umP6PK~~0iLwrcSj89ucKubud8rfx-Yh2ukZKfLoniRCE7EHRUKiFbAhpSqBIoAEXDRmvMpBPumNGh48qobNBdPAsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Curry County staff reported a string of operational problems and near-term repairs at the county jail during the May 7 meeting, and commissioners described ongoing efforts to secure federal funding for more extensive upgrades.

Director Ted Fitzgerald said maintenance and the jail commander alerted him to a rat infestation affecting the jail kitchen. Fitzgerald contacted the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which provided a trapper and deployed traps to address the problem. Fitzgerald said the action was intended to restore safe, sanitary conditions for people in custody and staff.

The county also has ordered permanent bunks to replace temporary sleeping arrangements. Fitzgerald reported crews had removed old metal bunks that were embedded into concrete, ground the concrete and floated new surfaces in preparation for the new units. He said the goal is to expand safe, habitable capacity; the jail had been operating with a limited number of beds.

Commissioners described ongoing outreach to federal lawmakers about appropriations for jail improvements. Commissioner Patrick Hollinger and others said they had met with staff from U.S. senators' offices and that lobbyist Ray Bushiger was working to secure approximately $1.5 million for jail infrastructure improvements. Hollinger and Director Fitzgerald said they are preparing requests for appropriations and highlighted coordination with Sen. Ron Wyden’s, Sen. Jeff Merkley’s and Rep. Val Hoyle’s offices.

Commissioners acknowledged maintenance and health issues are a priority and said they expect additional funding requests and planning to appear in future meetings. No formal budget appropriation was made at the May 7 meeting; commissioners said they would continue pursuing federal and other funding sources and aim to report back on progress.","County operations staff said the jail experienced a rat infestation in the kitchen, contracted USDA wildlife control for traps, ordered permanent bunks to replace temporary beds and are pursuing federal appropriations to fund broader jail upgrades.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6565212,"Curry County adopts website and social media administration policy after staff report of unauthorized edits",506,5502000,6008000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3224556-42dc68a08827ee935f4c8d4a3bca2ed7&start=5502&end=6008","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3224556-42dc68a08827ee935f4c8d4a3bca2ed7/thumbnail_5502000.jpg","/articles/6565212/Curry-County/Oregon/Curry-County-adopts-website-and-social-media-administration-policy-after-staff-report-of-unauthorized-edits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6565212-7ecaafbc03ce0003cd98616660ef25be/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152229&Signature=XzC6YT2AQn0CUDxTtOFuCuPOl0pRlWbexbM6thgRyzdx7Ur0TaLDoPYlDnJTbnjW73-9k2uouzozjI-CS2AQXqB6HAKYRpdnqigScDsPn7xd11un1qOfs4nn29smCv5PSH7qj5IKshH2qMRlVEqzGK3KJgO~Efhal7JGR7G~vqTP8xcqvr94DnR1GxPKrwYxh2UA4C7KLVIZ-a1in8EX2wDTP-CXf8ScDCzqFz43EQO41FKMZigCxebr73lzsAwyh21Gl2lxp-BmoC8oL43~Y1K8m0fWs-6uadtTykXtok87rW-UUqRqtPDqz0K2lru~MWNP6DaxnCJzQGy3E1i1oA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Curry County Board of Commissioners voted 3–0 on May 7 to adopt a new Website and Social Media Administration Policy designed to prevent unauthorized changes and ensure accuracy of county postings.

The action followed staff reports that an authorized department account had been used to edit pages beyond that department’s scope. Director Fitzgerald told the board that managers had temporarily limited administrative access to a single designated webmaster while staff investigated and drafted rules to register and vet departmental social-media accounts and streamline web publishing.

The policy requires department social pages to be registered with human resources, centralizes administrative approval of county website content through the county web administrator, and asks agencies to verify data before posting. Fitzgerald said the move was intended to protect the county’s IT infrastructure and to prevent inadvertent or inaccurate postings that could misrepresent other agencies’ activity. The board recorded a unanimous vote to adopt the policy.

Commissioners discussed implementation steps and follow-up reviews. Director Fitzgerald and staff said they would work with departments that already operate Facebook pages, coordinate with IT to reduce infrastructure risk and schedule periodic reviews to identify process cracks. No departments were denied posting ability; staff said content simply must be channeled through the website administrator while the county improves controls.

Formal motion to adopt the policy passed by a roll-call showing three yes votes. Commissioners said the policy helps ensure accurate public information and protects county systems following prior unauthorized edits.","After staff reported an unauthorized user made changes to county web pages, the board approved a policy consolidating administrative control for the county website and requiring registration of department social pages; motion carried 3-0.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6565217,"Former Curry County treasurer asks board to explain $2.7 million 'missing' ARP allocation",190,668000,858000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3224556-42dc68a08827ee935f4c8d4a3bca2ed7&start=668&end=858","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3224556-42dc68a08827ee935f4c8d4a3bca2ed7/thumbnail_668000.jpg","/articles/6565217/Curry-County/Oregon/Former-Curry-County-treasurer-asks-board-to-explain-27-million-missing-ARP-allocation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6565217-b1d6495aa96c555addba0ac890f4b8e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152229&Signature=UFE7Xgv1zOR1czWUWhSH~SR41ynLv8F~jxFNMOs9~hCQwbIQEVzHKwzKoZOY9F84Cv4KMica4m1thLRAcAgG4SF10jZxTjai~L7RFbzsSmugZzcIGxUeeKI7iDTFvmkU1iGU6uX2rXYzY5SIFzX6IpbynaiMpHxV7ZhGL52AbCK1lmzbwx47dSoBEj607Uld9eKI1GuufP0T8QIwrjyt~nroo9qhRMeqmgdk26BUIicMfuUnicfkYg-gbz5hNbnAiNsCBzNfvR664JHDfe46PFWxWuBqZ1GhTxBt4i1POPWvEv4OoUtM4Py3AqcnsbNcDgT3E8ty1UEkXsJTxzkYzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","David Barnes, who identified himself as a former Curry County treasurer, used the public-comment portion of the May 7 meeting to press the board for clarity about American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding. Barnes said he submitted required reports to the U.S. Treasury showing roughly $2.7 million remaining unspent or unallocated in April 2024 and asked the county to publicly explain the discrepancy after local media coverage suggested the funds were \"missing.\" He also warned that a separate $4.4 million Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) allocation will soon require reporting.

Barnes described a sequence of events: the county received ARP funds in two equal payments; a citizen panel and the board authorized roughly $1.7 million for awards and the county updated first reports; a finance director resigned; a successor did not update the Treasury report; and a later allocation authorized by board order was apparently not reflected in Treasury filings. He said the Treasury notified the county in December 2024 that $2.7 million appeared unaccounted for, prompting concern.

Barnes asked for a formal county statement. Commissioner Jay Bunch said the board would address Barnes’ questions at a future meeting and that Barnes had left for the evening. No formal motion or formal audit action was taken during the meeting; commissioners said the matter would be addressed at the next meeting.

The transcript records that Barnes traced the reporting history, the board orders, and cited the county's finance rules (order 23327, Nov. 1, 2023) that assign grant-reporting duties to the finance director. Commissioners did not dispute Barnes' timeline in public comment but deferred responses pending staff follow-up.

Because Barnes identified specific dates and board orders, the county’s next meeting will be the likely venue for follow-up, including the finance director’s explanation and any needed corrections to U.S. Treasury reports.","Former county treasurer David Barnes told the board he submitted required American Rescue Plan reports showing $2.7 million unallocated in April 2024 and urged the commission to issue a formal explanation after public reporting raised questions.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6565222,"Curry County commissioners hear hours of public comment on draft ICE detainer resolution",0,4267000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3224556-42dc68a08827ee935f4c8d4a3bca2ed7&start=4267&end=4267","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3224556-42dc68a08827ee935f4c8d4a3bca2ed7/thumbnail_4267000.jpg","/articles/6565222/Curry-County/Oregon/Curry-County-commissioners-hear-hours-of-public-comment-on-draft-ICE-detainer-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6565222-2669de174757881000e079cdf6d10d47/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152229&Signature=XjkhxMNpuyXL1jVJiQ6Nu2tAV0Nae2RuUkGdYpbkRQHoUF97-5qtFzP7wrcMBTBggi2h~nuAtCgYUZRuy5oI9pRWNjyMG37Dum-e5xzfbUTs3hIU11zg4ZB21EITwfJYDXPjvgpRO0YYvTo0Ns4RJZMg~1kDzFvUPQJBu~KZCnrREx3wOWaEBedhKnzU4IKFtWlMILX085KVFHJlRiwLySCoXzTwZ8aYvEjnixcj5Kpx2BHz1oPJE0awUdxEO4vgZhVI8NANDC-Cld-bWe0qbT1RUxTDdTOmYe~dk6oIG1C06JUQfPncph7wNkAg3Dz8etK2Bx5V-ARotSLKSH7tYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners for Curry County spent much of their May 7 meeting discussing a draft resolution that would signal county support for cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on detainer requests. The board did not vote; instead commissioners heard repeated, often emotional public testimony for and against the resolution and debated legal limits, potential federal funding consequences and public-safety trade-offs.

The issue drew more than two hours of public comment. Supporters cited public safety and trafficking concerns; opponents said the county lacks data tying illegal immigration to local crime and warned the resolution could run afoul of Oregon law and invite costly litigation.

Commissioner Patrick Hollinger, who introduced the item as a discussion, said he had followed a similar process in neighboring Coos County and described the draft as “not a directive to the sheriff's office in any way” but as a tool to open conversation and prepare for potential federal funding impacts tied to sanctuary policies. Hollinger also cited human-trafficking and drug-trafficking concerns and the possibility that federal sanctions against states could indirectly affect county services such as the district attorney and sheriff’s offices.

Several public speakers urged the board to withdraw the resolution. Penny Seuss told commissioners: “Do not pass it.” Multiple speakers, including Charlene Enoch and Beth Barker Hidalgo, asked the county to release local arrest statistics before advancing any policy that characterizes immigrants as a disproportionate source of crime. Janet Jeffrey and Joy May framed the question as one of oath and limits of county authority: May said the county must “support the constitution of the United States … the laws thereof” and cautioned against a resolution that could encourage local officers to act outside state law.

A number of speakers recounted personal experience or larger-scale examples. Thena Lyons described a family loss in a drunk-driving crash and said that event shaped her perspective. Others, including Brett Cecil and several speakers from Brookings and Harbor, warned of fiscal exposure if the county adopts a policy that prompts lawsuits or conflicting enforcement obligations.

Commissioner Glenn Coker pushed for continued public discussion rather than immediate action. Coker noted limited local case counts — citing Judge Beeman's remark that only one person identified as an undocumented immigrant had come through her courtroom in recent years — but said the county nonetheless faces drug- and human-trafficking challenges because of its place on north–south routes. Commissioners also discussed whether a simplified stance limited to collaboration on felony-level offenses, trafficking and major crimes would reduce community concern while addressing safety priorities.

No formal motion or vote on the draft resolution occurred at the meeting. Commissioners directed staff to continue compiling data and legal guidance and signaled willingness to keep the topic on a future agenda for more detailed review.

The matter generated sustained public interest and clear division: supporters emphasized drug and trafficking threats and urged the board to pursue tools to protect public safety; opponents argued the county has neither the legal authority nor the factual basis to adopt the proposed stance and warned of lost state or federal funding and litigation risk.

Looking ahead, commissioners said they would seek more concrete arrest and prosecutorial data, legal analysis on state sanctuary law and the Oregon Sanctuary Promise Act, and additional input from local law enforcement and the DA before deciding whether to place a formal resolution on a future meeting agenda.","Commissioners opened a wide-ranging public discussion about a draft resolution on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement; dozens of residents urged both for and against the measure and commissioners flagged legal and funding concerns without taking a vote.","actionData","errors"]

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