Coos County approves on‑site wastewater agreement, several hires and contracts; schedules Fairview annexation hearing

The Coos County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 9 approved an intergovernmental agreement with Coos Health & Wellness and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to place an on‑site wastewater inspector in the county community development office and approved a package of administrative hires, contracts and vehicle actions.

The agreement, described by county staff as intended to “streamline the permitting process and provide a more effective service to Coos County property owners at a local level,” was approved by the board after a brief presentation and a voice vote. County staff said the inspector will be an employee of Coos Health & Wellness’ environmental health division but located in the community development office to align permitting procedures.

Board members also approved two separate nursery growing agreements to produce roughly 25,000 tree seedlings. The board authorized a one‑year…