Josephine County, OR

10:00 a.m. Continued Land Use Hearing

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold a continued land use hearing to consider an appeal objecting to the Director's Decision approving a cannabis processing facility with access off Dick George Road. The board will hear public comments limited to this agenda item, with each speaker allowed three minutes. This is a quasi-judicial hearing under Josephine County Code Chapter 19.31.

• Appeal of Director's Decision approving a cannabis processing facility
• Facility access off Dick George Road
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• Hearing conducted under Josephine County Code Chapter 19.31

1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop

9:00 a.m. Weekly Business Session

1:00 p.m. Administration Workshop

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold an Administration Workshop to discuss departmental business and specific board items. The agenda includes a review of proposed fee increases for the District Attorney and Recreation departments. Additionally, the board will consider the Troutbeck Townhomes Middle Housing Land Division and an item labeled 'Coconut.' No specific dollar amounts or detailed outcomes are listed in the agenda text.

• Proposed fee increases for District Attorney and Recreation
• Troutbeck Townhomes Middle Housing Land Division
• Item labeled 'Coconut'

11 a.m. Legal Counsel Update

9:00 a.m. Weekly Business Session

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold its weekly business session, primarily considering a resolution and letter supporting the City of Cave Junction's applications for water and sewer infrastructure extension funds. The board will also vote on awarding a contract for temporary runway closure lighting at Grants Pass Airport. The agenda includes public comment periods and approval of the consent calendar with meeting minutes.

• Resolution No. 2026-032 supporting water and sewer infrastructure extension fund applications
• Letter in support of City of Cave Junction water and sewer infrastructure application
• Contract award for temporary runway closure lighting at Grants Pass Airport (AIP-3-41-0023-021-2026)
• Approval of minutes from multiple meetings (Aug 17-21, 2026, and June 22, 2026)

9:00 a.m. Weekly Business Session

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold its weekly business session, considering several administrative actions, including a resolution supporting water and sewer infrastructure applications for Cave Junction, a letter of support for those applications, a contract award for temporary runway lighting at Grants Pass Airport, and a board order designating the county budget officer. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of the consent calendar.

• Resolution No. 2026-032 supporting Josephine County and City of Cave Junction water/sewer infrastructure applications
• Letter in support of City of Cave Junction water and sewer infrastructure funds
• Contract award for temporary runway closure lighting at Grants Pass Airport (AIP-3-41-0023-021-2026)
• Board Order No. 2026-046 designating the Josephine County Budget Officer

9:00 a.m. Weekly Business Session

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution and a letter supporting the City of Cave Junction's applications for water and sewer infrastructure extension funds. The meeting also includes public comment, consent calendar approval, and other routine business.

• Resolution No. 2026-032 supporting Josephine County and City of Cave Junction water/sewer infrastructure fund applications
• Letter in support of City of Cave Junction application for water and sewer infrastructure extension funds
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Approval of consent calendar including minutes from multiple meetings

2:00 p.m. Budget Committee Meeting

The Josephine County Budget Committee will review proposed changes to county staffing levels for the 2027 fiscal year. The Budget Officer will present a discussion on additional staffing needs for various departments. The committee is expected to vote on motions related to these supplemental budget adjustments.

• Review of proposed supplemental budget changes for FY2027 staffing levels
• Presentation by Budget Officer Matt Eide on departmental staffing needs

9:30 a.m. KAJO Radio Interview

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a general discussion via a KAJO Radio interview. The agenda contains no formal action items, votes, or public hearings, only the radio appearance and a reminder for citizens to sign up for emergency alerts.

• KAJO Radio interview – general discussion
• Citizen alert sign-up promoted via Everbridge link

1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the Federation of Oregon Parole and Probation Officers. The board will also support applications for water and sewer infrastructure extension funds for the county and the City of Cave Junction. Additionally, the meeting includes amendments to finance board orders and pay grade changes for several sheriff's office positions.

• Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement between Josephine County and Federation of Oregon Parole and Probation Officers (FOPPO)
• Resolution No. 2026-032 supporting Josephine County and City of Cave Junction applications for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Extension Funds
• Board Order 2026-044 amending previously approved Board Order 2026-023
• Board Order 2026-045 accepting By-Laws for a New Economic Development Grant Application
• Pay grade changes for Sheriff positions including Animal Control Supervisor, Lead Dispatcher, Lieutenant, and Undersheriff due to Compensation Study

11 a.m. City/County Monthly Update

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold a monthly update meeting with city officials. They will discuss public land, car camping on county property or in urban growth boundaries, and a youth community center. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion of public land
• Discussion of car camping in UBG or on county property
• Discussion of youth community center

10 a.m. Land Use Hearing

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners is holding a land use hearing to consider an appeal of the Director's Decision to approve a cannabis processing facility with access off Dick George Road. The board will hear public comments and decide whether to uphold, overturn, or modify the approval.

• Appeal of Director's Decision to approve a cannabis Processing Facility
• Facility access off Dick George Road
• Public hearing conducted under Josephine County Code Chapter 19.31
• Three-minute speaking limit per person, with name and address required for the record

9 a.m. Executive Session

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners is meeting for an executive session to consider dismissal, discipline, or complaints against a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent. The agenda is limited to this personnel matter, with open session portions bookending the closed executive session. No other business is listed.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(b) for personnel matters
• Open session items on dismissal or discipline of a public officer or employee

9:00 a.m. Weekly Business Session

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-002. This ordinance amends the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map to change the designation of a specific property from Farm Resource to Rural Residential. The agenda also includes the approval of the consent calendar, which covers minutes from previous meetings and the July 2026 Board Journal.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-002 to amend the Comprehensive Plan from Farm to Residential
• Zoning map amendment for property owned by Rose Butte LLC (Map 35-06-03-D0, Tax Lot 1400) from Farm Resource (FR) to Rural Residential (RR5)
• Approval of consent calendar including minutes from August 10, 2026, and the July 2026 Board Journal

1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold an administration workshop to discuss and potentially approve two collective bargaining agreements with the Sheriff's Office, consider a supplemental budget and DA legal fees, and address several personnel actions, including filling vacancies and changing job descriptions. The board will also consider appointing a commissioner to the Court Security Committee, applying for a House Bill 4084 grant, and joining the Rogue Workforce Partnership consortium.

• Approval of collective bargaining agreements for Sheriff's Office sergeants and sheriff's association
• Supplemental budget and DA legal fees under Finance
• Position requisitions: Community Corrections Group Life Counselor Lead, Sheriff's Corporal, IT Director (replace and retitle)
• Apply for House Bill 4084 grant
• Appoint commissioner to Court Security Committee

10 a.m. Executive Session *** CANCELLED***

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners has cancelled its scheduled Executive Session for August 18, 2026. The agenda indicated the session would have addressed the dismissal or discipline of a public officer or employee under ORS 192.660(2)(b). No other business or decisions are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• Executive Session cancelled
• Agenda item: Consideration of dismissal or discipline of a public officer or employee

10:00 a.m. Continued Land Use Hearing

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold a continued land use hearing to review an appeal regarding a non-farm dwelling. The appeal objects to the Director's decision to deny the placement of the dwelling on property located in the Exclusive Farm zone with access off Lower River Rd. The agenda contains only this single procedural item and standard meeting rules.

• Appeal of Director's decision to deny non-farm dwelling placement
• Property located in Exclusive Farm zone with access off Lower River Rd

5:30 p.m. Weekly Business Session

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will consider Resolution No. 2026-031, which refers a measure to voters for the renewal of the five-year local option tax for the adult jail and juvenile detention facility. The agenda also includes the approval of a consent calendar containing minutes from recent meetings, including the Airport Advisory Board and previous business sessions. No specific dollar amounts or new contracts are listed in the provided text.

• Resolution No. 2026-031: Referral of a measure for the renewal of the Adult Jail and Juvenile Detention Five Year Local Option Tax to the November 3, 2026 election
• Approval of consent calendar minutes for the Airport Advisory Board (June 2, 2026), General Discussion (August 3, 2026), Admin Workshop (August 4, 2026), Weekly Business Session (August 5, 2026), and Legal Counsel Update (August 6, 2026)

The Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2026-031, referring a five-year renewal of the Adult Jail and Juvenile Detention local option tax to voters at the November 3, 2026 election. The measure retains the current rate of $0.93 per $1,000 of assessed value. The board amended the ballot language to remove the phrase 'if any' from the funding paragraph, and the motion passed 3-0.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-031 to refer jail levy renewal to voters (3-0)
• Amended ballot language to remove 'if any' from funding paragraph (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes from multiple meetings (3-0)

1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold an administration workshop to discuss and potentially act on several department items, including a WIC Synergy contract amendment, an EV battery work order, and a position reclassification in Community Corrections. They will also consider board business such as AOCC dues and an automation opportunity sweep. The agenda is mostly administrative and procedural, with no major public hearings or land-use decisions.

• WIC Synergy Contract Amendment (Public Health)
• EV Battery Work Order (Transit)
• Board Order approving Economic Development Committee membership and governing rules
• Position requisition: replace Senior Department Specialist with Community Corrections Case Specialist
• Association of O&C Counties (AOCC) dues

The Board of County Commissioners approved three items: reclassifying a Community Corrections position, extending a WIC nutrition services contract with Synergy, and authorizing battery repairs for a 2019 electric transit bus. No formal action was taken on rejoining the Association of O&C Counties or on a proposed automation assessment, both of which were discussed and deferred for further review.

• Approved reclassification of Senior Department Specialist to Community Corrections Case Specialist (no objection)
• Approved WIC Synergy Contract Amendment adding ~$30,000 (3-0)
• Approved EV battery work order for 2019 transit bus, ~$30,000-$31,000 (no objection)
• Directed Chair to follow up on AOCC dues options; no membership decision
• Requested legal and IT review of COCONUT automation proposal; no action

9:00 a.m. Land Use Hearing

The Board of Commissioners will hold a land use hearing to consider an appeal of the Director's decision to deny a request for a non-farm dwelling on property in the Exclusive Farm zone with access off Lower River Road. The hearing follows Josephine County Code Chapter 19.31. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Appeal of denial for non-farm dwelling in Exclusive Farm zone
• Property accessed off Lower River Road
• Public hearing with 3-minute comment limit per speaker

The Board of County Commissioners held a de novo land use hearing on the Dirling Revocable Living Trust's appeal of the Planning Director's denial of a non-farm dwelling on 2.71 acres in the Exclusive Farm zone off Lower River Road. After hearing testimony from both sides, the Board voted 3-0 to continue the hearing to Monday, August 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., to allow the appellant additional time to address the soil-evidence issue. No final decision on the appeal was made at this meeting.

• Continued land use hearing to August 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (3-0)
• Kept evidentiary record open for additional soil documentation
• No decision made on the non-farm dwelling appeal

1:30 p.m. General Discussion

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners is holding a general discussion meeting. The main agenda item is the Adult Jail and Juvenile Detention Five-Year Local Option Tax, which will be discussed. The meeting may also include other matters introduced by commissioners.

• Discussion of Adult Jail and Juvenile Detention Five-Year Local Option Tax

The Board of County Commissioners discussed the Adult Jail and Juvenile Detention Five-Year Local Option Tax and reached consensus to proceed with a 93-cent-per-$1,000 assessed value renewal, rather than the alternative 89-cent jail-only proposal. The revised language will fully fund the adult jail first, maintaining capacity for 185 adults in custody, with any remaining revenue partially funding Juvenile Department detention operations, subject to other funding availability. Legal Counsel was directed to revise the draft for consideration at the upcoming Weekly Business Session. No formal vote was taken during this General Discussion.

• Reached consensus to proceed with 93-cent levy renewal (no formal vote)
• Directed Legal Counsel to revise draft levy language for upcoming session
• Rejected 89-cent jail-only levy proposal in favor of 93-cent renewal
• Agreed to explain assessed value figure ($239,908) to residents

10 a.m. Legal Counsel Update

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will meet for a legal counsel update covering potential litigation authorizations, a five-year local option tax for the adult jail and juvenile detention, and several personnel policy revisions. The agenda also includes executive sessions for two pending lawsuits.

• Solid Waste Nuisance Abatement litigation authorization
• Dissolution of the Road District
• Adult Jail and Juvenile Detention Five-Year Local Option Tax
• Personnel Policy Revision: Article 8; Section 1; Travel
• Executive session for Don Hukel v. RVS&E, LLC dba Corvette Bar and Grill, Josephine County, et al; Case No. 25CV45537

The Board approved proceeding with solid waste nuisance abatement litigation against an absentee property owner, authorizing the County to seek a receivership to remove occupants and clean the property. The Board also approved initiating dissolution of the Road District, which failed to produce the intended financial benefit. Legal Counsel was directed to prepare a stand-alone adult jail measure at approximately $0.89 per $1,000 of assessed value, replacing the adult-jail portion of the existing levy, with juvenile detention to be addressed separately. No formal action was taken on personnel policy revisions or HB 4084.

• Approved solid waste nuisance abatement litigation (unanimous)
• Approved dissolution of the Road District (unanimous)
• Directed Legal Counsel to prepare stand-alone adult jail measure at ~$0.89 per $1,000 assessed value
• Directed Legal Counsel to participate in Jewell School District trust lands discussions
• Directed Legal Counsel to revise travel policy with overnight-travel approval requirement
• No formal action on personnel policy revisions (hiring, at-will employment)
• No formal action on HB 4084 update

9:00 a.m. Weekly Business Session

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will consider referring a measure to voters for the renewal of a five-year local option tax for adult jail and juvenile detention. The board is also reviewing housing rehabilitation contracts and agreements.

• Resolution No. 2026-031: Renewal of Adult Jail and Juvenile Detention Five Year Local Option Tax for November 3, 2026 election
• CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant Contract 2025 - #H25012
• Subrecipient Agreement with Home Bridging for the 2025 Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Program

The Board approved the $500,000 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant Contract and the related Subrecipient Agreement with Home Bridging, both by 3-0 votes. The Board tabled Resolution No. 2026-031, which would refer a five-year local option tax renewal for the adult jail and juvenile detention to voters, for further discussion and public input. No motion was made on the resolution.

• Approved CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant Contract 2025 - #H25012 (3-0)
• Approved Subrecipient Agreement with Home Bridging for 2025 Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Program (3-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2026-031 (jail/juvenile detention levy referral) for further discussion
• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes from multiple meetings (3-0)

1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold an administration workshop to discuss department business. The board will review the yearly readoption of the investment policy and a provider contract for Community Justice. Other items include personnel requisitions and emergency management grant authorizations.

• Yearly Readoption of Investment Policy
• Community Justice provider contract with Continuum Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
• Designation of Nathan Sanders and Matthew Eide as agents for the 2026–2027 Emergency Management Performance Grant
• Personnel requisition for a Sheriff’s Department Deputy Patrol Advance re-hire
• Review of County Fuel Purchasing and P-Card Guidance

The Board of County Commissioners readopted the Josephine County Investment Policy to preserve investment authority while a revised policy is prepared, and approved a provider contract with Continuum Behavioral Health and Recovery Services for substance-use-disorder treatment. Both motions passed 2-0 with Commissioner Smith absent. The Board also designated authorized agents for the Emergency Management Performance Grant and discussed, without formal action, a strategic communications plan, a deputy rehire, and fuel purchasing practices.

• Readopted Josephine County Investment Policy to preserve investment authority (2-0)
• Approved $125,000 contract with Continuum Behavioral Health for substance-use treatment (2-0)
• Designated Nathan Sanders and Matthew Eide as authorized agents for 2026-2027 EMPG (2-0)
• Discussed draft Strategic Communications Plan; no formal action taken
• Discussed rehire of former deputy at advanced classification; no formal motion made
• Reviewed fuel purchasing and P-Card guidance; no formal action taken

11:00 a.m. General Discussion

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a general discussion session. The agenda includes an O&C presentation and time for commissioners to introduce other matters.

• O&C Presentation

The Board of County Commissioners heard a presentation from the Association of O&C Counties about the history, advocacy, and potential benefits of rejoining the association. The presenters estimated Josephine County could receive an additional $1.8 million in O&C timber receipts this year and requested the County consider membership with annual dues of about $68,000. Commissioners requested more information and did not make a formal membership or expenditure decision.

• No formal decision made on rejoining Association of O&C Counties
• Commissioners requested additional information on budget, legal and lobbying expenditures before considering membership

9:00 a.m. General Discussion

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will meet for a general discussion with no formal agenda items requiring a vote. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed online.

The Board of County Commissioners held a general discussion to review newly available information about the annual election between Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funding and federal timber receipts. After considering projected timber receipts, payment timing, and other factors, the Board reached consensus to retain its prior election of SRS funding for the applicable one-year period. No formal vote was taken; the decision was made by consensus, and the matter will be reviewed again during the next annual election cycle.

• Retained election of Secure Rural Schools funding for upcoming year (consensus, no formal vote)
• No other formal actions taken; meeting was general discussion only

10 a.m. Legal Counsel Update

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will meet for a legal counsel update. The body will discuss housing rehabilitation grants and a personnel policy regarding AI chatbots. The meeting includes an executive session regarding the Dimmick Campus property.

• CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant Contract 2024 (#H24007) conflict of interest and Amendment #1
• Amendment #1 to the Subrecipient Agreement with Home Bridging for 2024 Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Program
• Personnel Policy, Article 9, Section 5 regarding Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots
• Discussion and executive session regarding County Real Property known as Dimmick Campus
• 4H Building Fund Reserves

The Board approved the 2024 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant Contract #H24007, including a conflict-of-interest exception and Amendment #1, and the corresponding Subrecipient Agreement with Home Bridging, both by 3-0 votes. The Board also allowed the 4-H Building Reserve Fund to remain expired, with no formal action, and directed that the 2025 CDBG grant contract and subrecipient agreement be placed on the August 5 agenda. No formal action was taken on the AI policy or Dimmick Campus addendum, though the Board authorized preparation of Addendum No. 3 to extend the due-diligence period by 60 days.

• Approved CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant Contract 2024 #H24007 with conflict-of-interest exception and Amendment #1 (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Subrecipient Agreement with Home Bridging for 2024 Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Program (3-0)
• Allowed 4-H Building Reserve Fund to remain expired; no new reserve established (consensus, no formal action)
• Directed 2025 CDBG grant contract #H25012 and subrecipient agreement be placed on August 5 agenda (no formal action)
• Authorized Addendum No. 3 to Dimmick Campus purchase agreements, extending due-diligence period by 60 days (no objection)

3:00 p.m. General Discussion

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold a general discussion meeting to address a vacant position by reclassifying an existing job. Commissioners may also introduce other matters under state law and hear announcements.

• Reclassify existing job to refill a vacant position (Human Resources)

The Board authorized Human Resources to replace the vacant Human Resources Analyst classification with a new Human Resources Risk, Safety, and ADA Coordinator classification and proceed with recruitment. The change does not increase the department's FTE count or adopted expenditures. No formal action was taken on a future supplemental budget, though the Board discussed potential staffing needs for solid-waste and code enforcement.

• Authorized replacement of vacant HR Analyst with HR Risk, Safety, and ADA Coordinator (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved proceeding with recruitment for the new coordinator position
• No formal action on supplemental budget for additional staffing

9:00 a.m. Weekly Business Session

This is a routine weekly business session with a consent calendar including only approval of minutes from the July 21 workshop and July 22 business session. No new ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and public comment.

• Approval of minutes from Admin Workshop – July 21, 2026
• Approval of minutes from Weekly Business Session – July 22, 2026
• Board may introduce other matters under ORS 192.640(1)
• Public comment period with three-minute speaking limit

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners held a routine weekly business session with no substantive policy decisions. The board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from two prior meetings. The session was largely procedural, with commissioners making announcements about fire safety and the county fair.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes from July 21 and July 22 meetings (3-0)

9:30 a.m. KAJO Radio Interview

The Board of Commissioners is scheduled for a general discussion via a KAJO Radio interview. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• KAJO Radio Interview – General Discussion

The Board of County Commissioners participated in a KAJO radio interview hosted by Chuck Benson, discussing county board business. No formal decisions were made during the interview, which adjourned at 10:30 a.m. The minutes record no substantive actions or votes.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded during the radio interview

1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will discuss multiple contracts and purchases, including a $1,694,008.00 airport contract with Knife River Materials, an ORMAP intergovernmental agreement, and a Wolf Creek Bridge amendment. They will also consider advisory board appointments, two outpatient treatment contracts totaling $188,000, a $406,616.39 SAIF invoice, and non-union insurance contributions. The board will hold an executive session for labor negotiations and employment matters.

• ORMAP Intergovernmental Agreement Contract #PO-15000-00062322
• Amendment 2 to ODOT Delivered Federal Project Wolf Creek Bridge
• Purchase of four pick-up trucks for Public Works Operation Division
• FAA Grant Agreement No. 3S8-NMG-3-41-023-021-2026 and contract with LTM, Inc. dba Knife River Materials for $1,694,008.00
• Josephine County Provider Contracts with ADAPT ($113,000) and Options for Southern Oregon ($75,000) for outpatient treatment services

The Board of County Commissioners approved all agenda items unanimously (3-0), including a $1,694,008 contract with Knife River Materials for the Taxiway Alpha Extension at Grants Pass Airport and a related FAA grant of approximately $2.76 million. Other approvals included the ORMAP tax map digitization agreement, four replacement pickup trucks, a Wolf Creek Bridge project amendment, two substance-use-disorder treatment contracts, three position requisitions, and a $406,616 workers' compensation insurance payment. The Board also set the non-union medical insurance contribution increase at 3 percent and made several appointments.

• Approved $1,694,008 Knife River Materials contract for Taxiway Alpha Extension (3-0)
• Approved FAA Grant Agreement No. 3S8-NMG-3-41-023-021-2026 for ~$2,759,417 (3-0)
• Approved ORMAP Intergovernmental Agreement for tax map digitization (3-0)
• Approved purchase of four pickup trucks for Public Works Operations (3-0)
• Approved Amendment 2 for Wolf Creek Bridge replacement project (3-0)
• Approved ADAPT outpatient treatment contract for $113,000 (3-0)
• Approved Options for Southern Oregon outpatient treatment contract for $75,000 (3-0)
• Approved non-union insurance contribution increase at 3% (3-0)

10:00 a.m. General Discussion

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the communication needs of the county. The agenda also allows for the introduction of other matters for board consideration.

• Discussion of Communication Needs of Josephine County

The Board of County Commissioners held a general discussion on replacing the County's obsolete public safety communications system. No formal expenditure or procurement decision was made. The Board directed Day Wireless Systems to prepare a project scope and preliminary cost estimate, and the matter will return for further discussion after additional reports are available.

• No formal expenditure or procurement decision made
• Directed Day Wireless to prepare project scope and preliminary cost estimate
• Agreed to include Emergency Management Director in planning
• Identified improved coverage in Cave Junction, Williams, and Illinois Valley as priority
• Agreed to contact fiber and utility providers for service availability