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- Library hours pilot: Approved. The board adopted the library director's proposal to add unmanned morning self-service hours (8–9 a.m., staff in building but circulation desk unmanned), keep weekday staffed hours 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and reduce staffed Saturday hours to 9 a.m.–noon on a trial basis. The motion was amended to include a trial period; recorded ayes included Robert and Barney.

- Fair Board appointment (consent agenda recommendation): The board unanimously recommended Jennifer Cummins to be forwarded for the Crook County Fair Board; the matter was put on the consent agenda for formal appointment.

- Community-benefit funds for Portland High School Rodeo: Approved. Commissioners voted to provide funds to support the Portland High School Rodeo event to be hosted at county fairgrounds. The motion did not specify an exact dollar amount in the public record at the meeting; staff indicated community-benefit funds have been used for similar events in prior years and that the county spent roughly $78,000–$90,000 out of community-benefit funds last year.

- Senior center signage: Approved. The board voted to authorize approximately $410 from community-benefit funds to purchase signage (an \"exit only\" sign and directional arrows) to address traffic flow and donation drop-off problems at the senior center.

Motions were made and seconded on the floor and recorded in the meeting transcript. Where dollar amounts were discussed for events or contracts, the record included estimates or internal proposals but not final contract amounts for some items (for example, facility rental figures for the rodeo were discussed but no final appropriation text was recorded).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Crook County Board of Commissioners Work Session August 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a library hours pilot, recommended a fair-board appointment for the consent agenda, authorized community-benefit funds for a high-school rodeo, and approved $410 for senior-center signage.","taxTitle","Crook County, Oregon","taxId",70323,"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},6479399,"County clerk to offer property-record alert system to notify residents when documents are recorded",250,2997000,3247000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5693892-49cc15d9407824f62a6f1daa15764335&start=2997&end=3247","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5693892-49cc15d9407824f62a6f1daa15764335/thumbnail_2997000.jpg","/articles/6479399/Crook-County/Oregon/County-clerk-to-offer-property-record-alert-system-to-notify-residents-when-documents-are-recorded","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479399-1ab7650c1eb4a8855c45af47bec626fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775128985&Signature=XD9pyk00abJJrlE~tHfDdW8kc74XXdNNjUI0SzzZ-PP2ZxkaXRKxMdVG6Fqr2mtAxj8b79IOhxP-ZnLuAHZ72e66AaHD4iVumP5fGQEkjGng37wOZn-MDj-6o6sgEOBX4Je5APoTKdv2uW43TR9tckObKwZiqXFqkck-fpSauQ34TbAREumqKpZEgFhDiuoKEPeI74EODwRkHWnHUjTnsd4ci1Vlch8dXvLtaw3rqubGMC2iN9jzASjjc1ElGRhy1kUVx4cgKqsDIlAcMVVEwfHFHtDM9t2nv8TTdl~YTbFJQ9jllbEC-a4gdzR7NgJumzvcsbmvj6p16QsN0Ddb~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crook County clerk reported the county has contracted with a vendor to offer a property-record alert system that will notify residents by email when a document is recorded containing a specified name.

The clerk said the vendor, which staff named as Helion, has rolled out a platform that allows residents to register up to 10 names or addresses and receive email alerts when records are recorded. The county clerk said the contract includes a roughly $1,000 setup fee and an approximately $500 annual fee and that the expense was budgeted.

\"It's going to have a place on our website for anybody to go in and sign up their name,\" the clerk said. \"Anytime a document records with that name that they put in there, it's going to give them an email that's going to say, hey, a document is recorded in your name.\" The clerk added the service is a back-end alert — not a front-end fraud-stop — but that early notification may let property owners act quickly if they find an improper filing.

The clerk said some states require similar services by statute and that other Oregon counties have rolled out the program; she mentioned Jackson County as an earlier adopter. The clerk said the county will publicize the free service and explore additional subscription fields in the future, such as parcel or account numbers, to expand coverage for subdivided parcels.

The board received the report as informational; no vote or new appropriation was requested at the meeting.","The Crook County clerk said the county has contracted with a vendor to offer a property-record alert system that emails users when a document is recorded in their name; the county budgeted a $1,000 setup fee and a $500 annual fee.",{"_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},6479404,"Crook County planning and building officials report staffing strain and several large projects under review",377,2224000,2601000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5693892-49cc15d9407824f62a6f1daa15764335&start=2224&end=2601","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5693892-49cc15d9407824f62a6f1daa15764335/thumbnail_2224000.jpg","/articles/6479404/Crook-County/Oregon/Crook-County-planning-and-building-officials-report-staffing-strain-and-several-large-projects-under-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479404-7073741a7c3568c439f73c41a988a9bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775128985&Signature=a14E56P9SQjE1MOQtMUFOcQ1jQoEPY7jWRI8Hot~ieLh3E98VPZln~Y7FpP1Yh86xiLry3g42Gi3LNPmE0iQOlvCN3peQyjCz-fsmBmOIz3ErYyYtKcA7RovHTwubcH1HpdAa5ajNMMsjZz45CioSdMAeVrmFe4aAf3-12GBOuHFZsIClZ9uTA58umiPQopi9o6-wyyrr8JYWHHzk2~jx1kYTtDZV8Xo~gn9zz14b4XMoonRykAnbnOom0yv4IIMOnArDsYVyODtlsdphNqndVFv2SyYgF~lxi6aUX5GsVt1CxUDUhkOEVO4zTpn15OuMD5y-m-DFL0JcmtsY1XzXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Community development and building staff told Crook County commissioners they are processing steady permit volumes but face staffing and certification gaps for certain licensed inspectors, a situation staff said could strain regional intergovernmental support.

John and Randy from Community Development reported about 1,200 permits issued year-to-date, with 170 homes under construction and steady inspection workloads. Randy said the department is managing many commercial plan reviews and about 1,000 on-site inspections per month.

Randy and other staff outlined a staffing shortfall in A-level licensed trades (electrical, plumbing, fire suppression). Randy said one experienced staffer is currently out and another senior retiree is working part time; maintaining coverage for A-level inspections is challenging, and neighboring jurisdictions have also lost certified staff. The county is pursuing B-level training for existing staff and establishing intergovernmental support agreements to cover immediate needs.

On projects, staff said they expect a pre-application meeting next week for a large warehouse project \"across from Facebook\" and that Meta-related server testing (glycol-cooled servers) and cold-storage facilities are part of ongoing discussions with applicants. Planning staff also reported that a military overlay review has passed through the appeal period and that the transportation system plan (TSP) will come before the planning commission next month. Cell tower applications in Powell Butte and in Canyon are in the queue and may require future public hearings.

Commissioners and staff discussed the feasibility of adding a residential plan examiner position if part-time coverage for plan review is no longer available. Staff warned Tri-County services could be stretched if additional certified inspectors are not found.

The presentation was informational; staff did not ask for immediate budget changes at the meeting but indicated they might return with a personnel request if coverage cannot be sustained.","Community development staff told commissioners they are managing steady permit volumes while facing licensing gaps for A-level inspectors; staff flagged a large warehouse pre-application and ongoing cell-tower and TSP work.",{"_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},6479407,"Crook County reorganizes IT leadership, plans systems engineer role and county website upgrade",375,1185000,1560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5693892-49cc15d9407824f62a6f1daa15764335&start=1185&end=1560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5693892-49cc15d9407824f62a6f1daa15764335/thumbnail_1185000.jpg","/articles/6479407/Crook-County/Oregon/Crook-County-reorganizes-IT-leadership-plans-systems-engineer-role-and-county-website-upgrade","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479407-1bfd2163581e05e0c68be5a752eb19bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775128985&Signature=dPQFYno9cukkVnwMR0Mw~TNINjGw6gFGhgC9wAlzqkJnj1wPmdoMFrPIeq1mA9NEYlDA3G~Kx3Vbc~vEwd789xYfiKG2dvhBGIUtnG0GpasEx6Mgo7uTKpIZx4QT7a2KmBh6MEVRsNr4w0dABzGLDcCzXR7ntqI72wSuzeynmxUo-~EH1uVZRJ8Ppi9vjj4-wUbOJfquDqd8Q~8reQ~0EKRIqoJH3aszZM4vvTo8XveaW~KkoJwTUFpIW-NFweGpQpcDKzFfu7XT3H~wUgKb5mtnZ1dHNfA3ew2RJ4htDP6xKXG~UMqBPmXmg9turWnObEYsofW03bWkjUD7BtSFFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County management told the Crook County commissioners the information-technology department will be reorganized to restore an IT director role, eliminate duplicate senior positions and add a systems engineer focused on proactive systems and security.

Will (county administration) and Blaine Chaney presented the change during the Aug. 27 work session and said the county had previously maintained an IT director position. The reorganization will eliminate both the current CIO and an IT operations manager post and create a single IT director position that the county says will not increase personal services expenditures because funds already exist in the IT budget.

\"Funds are already allocated in IT's budget,\" Chaney said, saying the change reduces administrative overhead and aligns oversight with the department's size and needs.

Dwayne (IT) described a new systems engineer position intended to separate day-to-day systems administration from forward-looking maintenance and security responsibilities. He said the county is preparing for growing cybersecurity demands and wants to add resources for proactive security and system maintenance.

Chelsea Watson, who county staff identified as the current face of IT support across departments, was named in the discussion as a current staff member who will continue to support departments informally while the department's structure is adjusted.

Separately, staff reported an inline upgrade to the county website through the existing CivicPlus platform that will bring additional features and ADA accessibility to the county and library sites. Staff said the upgrade is budgeted and targeted for a December rollout, and department heads with larger public-facing presences — community development, elections, assessor and library — are already involved in content and transition conversations.

The commissioners received the reorganizational plan as informational; staff did not request additional budget authority at the meeting. County officials said the restructure aims to streamline leadership and place greater emphasis on security and service delivery.","County staff described a reorganization that recreates an IT director role, adds a systems engineer position focused on security, and plans an ADA-accessible website upgrade using the existing vendor platform.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6479413,"Crook County to pilot self-service morning hours, reduces Saturday staffed hours at county library",901,29000,930000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5693892-49cc15d9407824f62a6f1daa15764335&start=29&end=930","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5693892-49cc15d9407824f62a6f1daa15764335/thumbnail_29000.jpg","/articles/6479413/Crook-County/Oregon/Crook-County-to-pilot-self-service-morning-hours-reduces-Saturday-staffed-hours-at-county-library","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479413-973be74866d7ffa74671179548f9b6cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775128985&Signature=lC1H9ySgdECf8ZQa3hxRaTJYLPljDP4qEnE9-tvRwFVwEnh6MQuDzJV2611QQ2ybsPkp71wya6dGg~y7ffH4DDxnJdKbrCjIHaeJirQ~6uq3ov7IYZOAh5VsY1H1rkf7fFXwMT5wmDhR7fOJ7aGDKkylKPdPbGg5YnRCFJO82YkcBtFdirecHqGB7odhNdJOggnBhRzufBJxRKyj8RJGCtafgM~ulE2jaMhQg4JZyht9b~eiEWWLGveTxvLnoT6jxajPKXCuWy4rZm9tTxMPO88eWcVSrDqXEnNkTfpIYieA0gSqz-hAOs8IUevMtT2FxNEfza3cTGcnT953Jiahbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crook County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a trial change to library hours that will add unmanned \"self-service\" morning access and reduce staffed Saturday hours. The board approved the change during its Aug. 27 work session after a presentation from Library Director Sarah Bealey and public comment from Friends of the Library member Beth Pierre.

Library Director Sarah Bealey told commissioners the proposal, which the library board discussed Aug. 14, reduces Saturday staffed hours from six to four and shifts a one-hour self-service opening to 8 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays. Under the plan, staff will be in the building during 8–9 a.m., but the circulation desk will not be staffed; patrons will use self-checkout machines and may enter to use restrooms, pick up holds or use computers. Regular staffed hours would run 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.–noon on Saturdays during the pilot.

\"We don't have enough people to open on Saturdays, but by getting creative and using the tools at our disposal, we think we can still offer that,\" Bealey said.

Beth Pierre, speaking as a member of the Friends of the Library, expressed support for keeping Saturday service and welcomed the self-service idea. \"If they think it's tenable, then, yeah, I think the public are approved,\" Pierre said.

Commissioners discussed a trial period and requested a report back on how the self-service hours performed. The motion that commissioners adopt the library director's proposal, with the addition of a trial period, was made, seconded and approved with recorded aye votes from \"Robert\" and \"Barney\" on the meeting record.

The board did not specify a formal length for the trial in the motion text at the meeting but discussed a return report; commissioners suggested a 90-day review. The library plans to implement the change quickly if the commission's action is recorded in the minutes and will monitor behavior and patron feedback during the pilot. Bealey said she will send examples of how other libraries have used self-service hours to the commissioners.

The library indicated no immediate request for additional funding tied to the pilot. Bealey said the self-service approach will rely on existing equipment (self-checkout machines) and current staff working morning duties in the building rather than at the circulation desk.

The pilot does not change weekday staffed hours; it only adds one unmanned opening hour and shortens the Saturday staffed window. Commissioners and public participants noted the library's popularity and sensitivity around any reductions, and the board asked staff to return with usage data and community feedback after the trial.","The Crook County Board approved a trial to add unmanned \"self-service\" morning hours at the county library, shifting staffed Saturday hours from six to four and asking staff to report back after the trial period.","actionData","errors"]

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