Gilliam County Court approves consent agenda and a set of grant and agreement extensions

The Gilliam County Court approved several items on the consent and action agendas, recording motions and votes on routine funding and agreement items.

Consent agenda: A motion to approve the consent agenda (which included a Criminal Justice Commission grant agreement for a behavioral health deflection program and minutes) was moved and seconded and the court voted to approve the consent agenda.

DOJ retail theft grant: The court recorded support for a supplemental grant request filed with the Oregon Department of Justice to pilot technology to address retail and industrial theft. Sergeant Anthony Radcliffe presented the application, which proposes cameras and related equipment at multiple locations. The court recorded support for the DOJ submittal in the amount of $44,500; the sheriff’s office said the funding would be a one‑year pilot and would not cost county taxpayers if DOJ awards the grant.

Capital grant extensions: The court approved a one‑time extension for the Arlington School District’s FY24 capital investment grant through Jan. 31, 2026, and approved an extension for the City of Condon’s FY25 capital investment grant through March 31, 2026. County staff said the extensions do not change awarded amounts; they merely extend the grant term to allow project invoicing and final reporting.

Road‑use agreement: The court approved a road‑use agreement with EFC Northwest LLC for use of county roads connected with a pipeline construction project.

How the court recorded votes: Each motion was moved, seconded and recorded as carried; the meeting transcript records the motions, seconders and the court’s “Aye” votes that carried the motions. The court did not record roll‑call tallies with member names in the minutes excerpt provided.

What happens next: County staff will proceed with contract amendments, notice and administrative follow‑up required by each approved item. If the DOJ awards the anti‑theft grant, the sheriff’s office said the equipment will be deployed at sites the county and businesses identified.