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- Landfill Hearing: Day 1 recording and recap; what to expect on Day 2Day 1 recap The Public Hearing on LU-24-027, Republic Services’ application for the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill, began on Tuesday, April 29. Benton County Planning Commission Chair Nicholas Fowler started the meeting at 6 p.m. The County’s Planning Division presented the staff report. Planning Commission members asked many follow-up questions that were… Read more: Landfill Hearing: Day 1 recording and recap; what to expect on Day 2
- Benton County statement about LU-24-027 public written testimonyThe staff report for LU-24-027 was published by the Benton County Planning Division on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Public written testimony is one of the addenda/exhibits included with this report. The large amount of content submitted as written testimony was more than the Munidocs platform could support. When the County realized that the initial compilation… Read more: Benton County statement about LU-24-027 public written testimony
- Benton County proclaims May as Wildfire Awareness Month; hosts wildfire awareness roundtable
The Benton County Board of Commissioners is preparing for wildfire season with a wildfire awareness roundtable discussion on Tuesday, April 22. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m., with the discussion scheduled to start after two short items of business. The public is always welcome to attend BOC meetings in person or virtually. The Board… Read more: Benton County proclaims May as Wildfire Awareness Month; hosts wildfire awareness roundtable - Benton County seeks applicants for Budget Committee vacancy
It’s budget-building time for Benton County, and an unexpected vacancy has opened up on the Budget Committee. The County is looking for a citizen member to come in mid-term, just in time to assist with the 2025-27 biennium budget. The deadline to apply is April 25, 2025. WHAT The Budget Committee is the forum for… Read more: Benton County seeks applicants for Budget Committee vacancy - Benton County freezes recruitment efforts to protect current jobs amid funding uncertainty
Benton County has announced a partial hiring freeze taking effect soon. Recruitment has been paused for several previously posted positions to slow spending for the rest of the 2023-25 budget term. This preemptive measure is intended to prevent job loss in the 2025-27 biennial budget cycle beginning July 1, 2025. By reducing the overall cost… Read more: Benton County freezes recruitment efforts to protect current jobs amid funding uncertainty - Four ways to submit written comments about the proposed landfill expansion applicationMembers of the public are invited to submit written testimony about Republic Services’ Conditional Use Permit application (LU-24-027). Planning Commissioners will receive the full text of all written comment submitted. It will not be edited or summarized. There are four ways to submit written testimony: Submit testimony online Regular Mail (USPS)Benton County Community Development4500 SW Research WayCorvallis,… Read more: Four ways to submit written comments about the proposed landfill expansion application
- Water Pipeline Replacement Project in SW Corvallis Begins March 24
The City of Corvallis Public Works Department is starting a project to replace underground water pipeline located along SW 35th Street and SW Western Boulevard. Work will begin on Monday, March 24, 2025. Following the water pipeline replacement, Western and 35th will be repaved, including improvements to pedestrian crossings at intersections as well as adding… Read more: Water Pipeline Replacement Project in SW Corvallis Begins March 24 - Hearing dates set for landfill expansion application, public comment period now openThe Benton County Planning Division has announced the schedule for the public hearing on Republic Services’ Conditional Use Permit application for the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte landfill. The public comment period is now open. The following dates have been set for the hearing before the Benton County Planning Commission. Tuesday, April 29, 6… Read more: Hearing dates set for landfill expansion application, public comment period now open
- Benton County Emergency Management Seeks Volunteers – Training Provided
Get ready to make a difference in your community! Benton County Emergency Management is thrilled to introduce the new Benton County Emergency Management Volunteer Corps, a dynamic opportunity for community members to gain essential skills and take part in vital emergency and disaster preparedness efforts. Through this program, you’ll receive hands-on training and education to… Read more: Benton County Emergency Management Seeks Volunteers – Training Provided - Introducing New Public Portal for Board of Commissioners Meetings
Benton County has rolled out a new Board of Commissioners meeting portal. The efficient new platform makes internal meeting management faster and easier and increases transparency and accessibility for community members. With it you can: View Board Meeting Information. See meeting agendas, materials and minutes. Attend meetings virtually. Join meetings through Zoom. NOTE: meetings will… Read more: Introducing New Public Portal for Board of Commissioners Meetings