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Lake County commissioners repeal Sheriff's Office fee ordinance after single hearing
Summary
After a public hearing, the Lake County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 on March 19, 2025, to repeal Lake County Ordinance 52.120, removing county codification of sheriff's fees the board said are set by the State of Oregon and simplifying future fee changes.
On March 19, 2025, the Lake County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to repeal Lake County Ordinance 52.120, which had codified the sheriff's office fee schedule.
At a public hearing opened by Chair Mark Albertson, Commissioners heard an explanation from Commissioners Assistant Tina Burneikis that the fees in question are established by the State of Oregon rather than by county ordinance. Burneikis told the board the repeal would avoid the two‑hearing ordinance process and allow the board to adjust fees through a single resolution when state fee schedules change.
Commissioner James Williams moved to approve the repeal; Vice‑Chair Barry Shullanberger seconded. The motion carried on a 3‑0 vote.
No members of the public raised objections during the hearing. Chair Albertson closed the hearing at 10:57 a.m.; the meeting adjourned at 10:58 a.m.
The repeal removes the county‑level ordinance so the sheriff's fees will be managed administratively in accordance with state law and any future state adjustments. The board did not specify an effective date beyond the vote; implementation will follow usual administrative steps for adopting a resolution to replace the ordinance.
