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Tillamook County commissioners approve jail generator contract, Milliman valuation and revised non‑represented pay schedule
Summary
At their March 19 meeting the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners approved a prevailing‑wage construction contract for a jail generator replacement, approved an actuarial services agreement with Milliman for GASB 75 valuation services, and adopted a revised non‑represented exempt salary schedule effective March 11, 2025.
Tillamook County commissioners voted unanimously March 19 to approve three administrative items: a prevailing‑wage construction contract with E.C. Electric for a generator replacement at the Tillamook County Justice and Jail Center; an actuarial services agreement with Milliman Inc. to produce the county’s GASB 75 valuation; and adoption of a revised non‑represented exempt Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) 2024–2025 salary schedule effective March 11, 2025.
The generator contract was presented as a necessary replacement for the jail’s aging equipment. Commissioners and staff said the jail’s security systems — locks, cameras and other electronic systems — depend on reliable power, and that power loss creates exceptional challenges when adults are in custody. The board approved a prevailing‑wage construction contract with E.C. Electric; a motion to approve the contract was made, seconded and carried with vocal “ayes.”
Separately, Mary Jo Bexton, human resources analyst, explained that the GASB 75 valuation is required accounting and financial reporting for other post‑employment benefits (medical, dental and vision) for retirees. The board approved an agreement with Milliman Inc. to prepare the mandated valuation report.
The board also adopted an updated non‑represented exempt OPSRP salary schedule, brought forward after staff identified that a newly approved public works position had not been included on the pay table. Shawn Blanchard and Rachel (last name not specified in the record) described the administrative oversight and presented the revised table for adoption effective March 11, 2025; the board approved the revision by motion.
Votes at a glance - Prevailing‑wage construction contract with E.C. Electric for the Tillamook County Justice and Jail Center generator replacement project: motion moved and seconded; vote — ayes recorded and motion carries (record shows vocal unanimous support in the meeting; individual vote names not specified). - Actuarial services agreement with Milliman Inc. for GASB 75 valuation services: motion moved and seconded; vote — ayes recorded; motion carries. - Adoption of revised Tillamook County non‑represented exempt OPSRP 2024–2025 salary schedule effective 03/11/2025: motion moved and seconded; vote — ayes recorded; motion carries.
The board recessed into an executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) and later returned to adjourn. No additional public actions were taken after the three approvals.
