Crook County commissioners recessed into executive session Dec. 31 under ORS 192.660(2)(e) to conduct deliberations on real‑property negotiations. The chair said media were allowed to attend but asked not to report details beyond the announced topic; the board said no decision was made during the executive session itself.

After returning to open session, the board made and approved two motions: first, to direct staff to inform the counterparty that the county approves the proposal as discussed in executive session; second, to authorize the board to sign related letters outside of a meeting provided the counterparty does not propose different terms. Both motions were moved and seconded and were approved by voice vote.

The actions recorded in open session authorize administrative follow‑up but do not disclose the negotiated property, terms, or counterparties in the public minutes. The board stated no final decision occurred during the executive session and the post‑session motions are the public record of direction to staff.

Next steps: staff will notify the counterparty and, if terms are unchanged, will sign and send the letters on the county’s behalf as authorized.