Jackson County, Oregon

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to receive input from County Counsel and the County Administrator. The body will review agenda items for the July 29 regular meeting and discuss calendars. No public testimony will be received at this meeting.

• Review of agenda items for the July 29, 2026, BoC Regular Meeting
• Executive Session regarding employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation

Board Of Commissioners

Board Of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will discuss several service contracts and intergovernmental agreements. The board is also reviewing the appointment of a member to the Public Health Advisory Board.

• Public Improvement Contract with LTM, Incorporated dba Knife River Materials
• Facility Access and Cost Sharing Agreement with Rogue Waste Systems, LLC
• Services Contract with Pacific West Claims
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
• Appointment of Steve Sobhi to the Public Health Advisory Board

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will discuss an agreement with the Association of O&C Counties and a partition plat for Russell Granger. The body is also considering the election to receive a share of the Secure Rural Schools Act State Payment for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with the Association of O&C Counties (Order No. 187-26)
• Partition Plat for Russell Granger (Order No. 188-26)
• Secure Rural Schools Act State Payment election for Fiscal Year 2026 (Order No. 189-26)
• Executive Session regarding employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the agenda for the July 15 regular meeting and discuss a letter of comments regarding federal financial assistance regulations. The meeting includes reports from the County Counsel and County Administrator.

• Discussion of a Letter of Comments on the Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
• Review of agenda items for the July 15, 2026, BoC Regular Meeting
• Executive Session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, exempt records, and litigation

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a property annexation in Central Point. The board is also discussing the authorization of three separate service and improvement contracts.

• Public hearing on annexation of 8644 Ramsey Road, Central Point, to Rural Fire Protection District No. 3
• Services Agreement with Lines for Life (Order No. 184-26)
• Services Contract with Rogue Food Unites (Order No. 185-26)
• Public Improvement Contract with LTM Inc., dba Knife River Materials (Order No. 186-26)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on workforce development from the Southern Oregon Alliance of Physicians and Providers. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss personnel, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation.

• Workforce development presentation by Brent Kell, Southern Oregon Alliance of Physicians and Providers
• Executive session regarding employment of employee
• Executive session regarding labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding litigation

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the agenda for the July 8 regular meeting and discuss a proclamation for Pretrial, Probation, Parole, and Juvenile Supervision Week. The body will also discuss future engagement with the Pacific Forest Trust.

• Discussion of a Proclamation for Pretrial, Probation, Parole, and Juvenile Supervision Week
• Discussion regarding future engagement with Pacific Forest Trust
• Executive session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation

The Board agreed to appoint five individuals to county committees and to add a proclamation for Pretrial, Probation, Parole, and Juvenile Supervision Week to a future agenda. Commissioners also discussed potential engagement with Pacific Forest Trust regarding prescribed fires.

• Agreed to appoint Colleen Aldrich to White City Lighting District Budget Committee
• Agreed to appoint Steve Sobhi to Public Health Advisory Board
• Agreed to appoint Nathan Olson, Travis Christian, and Barbara Johnson to Public Safety Coordinating Council
• Agreed to add an Order proclaiming July 19-25, 2026, as Pretrial, Probation, Parole, and Juvenile Supervision Week to a future agenda

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss three orders regarding a state grant, a bank agreement, and a purchase order. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Grant Agreement No. 25-201 with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management
• U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Cobrand Card Program Agreement with U.S. Bank National Association
• Purchase Order No. 87347 with Western Emulsions Inc.

The Board of Commissioners approved a grant for a new paging system at the Expo and a fleet management card program for the Motor Pool. They also authorized a sole-source purchase of Earthbind 100 for road surface stabilization.

• Approved Order No. 180-26 for a State of Oregon grant to install a paging system at the Expo (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 181-26 for a U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Cobrand Card Program agreement (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 182-26 for Purchase Order No. 87347 with Western Emulsions Inc. for Earthbind 100 (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including five sets of meeting minutes (3-0)

Land Use Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendment. The proposal seeks a Statewide Planning Goal 11 Exception to allow 14 parcels to connect to a future Rogue Valley Sewer Services sewer line.

• Proposed amendment for 797.55 acres zoned Woodland Resource, Exclusive Farm Use, Rural Residential-5, and Rural Residential-2.5
• Proposed addition of 14 parcels (19 tax lots) to Area of Special Concern 2003-1
• Affected areas located off Wards Creek Road, Sardine Creek Road, Highway 99, and North River Road in Gold Hill
• Application File No. 439-25-00005-LRP submitted by O’Connor West LLC

The Board of Commissioners voted to continue a public hearing regarding a proposed Minor Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendment for a Goal 11 Exception. This amendment would allow 14 parcels to connect to a future Rogue Valley Sewer Services sewer line. The hearing was postponed to allow staff more time to review new information submitted by the applicant.

• Continued public hearing for File No. 439-25-00005-LRP to July 29, 2026 (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss public health planning and legal contributions. The meeting includes a review of a partition plat and comments on an environmental assessment.

• Public Health Modernization Plan discussion
• Order No. 179-26 authorizing a partition plat for Gilbert and Lori Hettman
• Comments on the Douglas Fir Mortality Complex Environmental Assessment
• Contribution toward litigation costs for the Association of Oregon and California Counties

The Board approved a partition plat for a property off Lampman Road and a letter of comments regarding the Douglas Fir Mortality Complex Environmental Assessment. Other items, including a public health plan and litigation funding, were discussed without final action.

• Approved Order No. 179-26 authorizing the filing of a partition plat for Gilbert and Lori Hettman (3-0)
• Approved amended letter of comments on the Douglas Fir Mortality Complex Environmental Assessment (3-0)

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a staff session to review upcoming agendas and calendars. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation.

• Review of July 1, 2026, Regular Meeting agenda
• Executive session regarding employment of employee
• Executive session regarding labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding litigation

The meeting was procedural and no substantive decisions were made. The Board reviewed the agenda for the July 1, 2026, regular meeting and reviewed calendars.

• Reviewed July 1, 2026, Regular Meeting agenda with no changes
• Reviewed calendars with no changes

AESD District

The Jackson County 4-H, Master Gardener and Agricultural Extension Service District Board will meet to discuss an intergovernmental agreement. The board will also review minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting.

• Order No. AE-4-26 (BL No. 117): Intergovernmental Agreement between Oregon State University and the District

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the setting of county fees and the annexation of property at 10150 Blackwell Road into Fire Protection District No. 3. The body will also consider several construction and grant agreements and a large volume of advisory committee reappointments.

• Public hearing on setting fees for Jackson County (Order No. 172-26)
• Public hearing on annexing 10150 Blackwell Road to Rural Fire Protection District No. 3
• Construction services contract with KNO Construction, LLC
• Airport Improvement Program Grant Agreement No. 3-41-0037-065-2026 with the FAA
• Approval of Fire Code ordinances for Fire District No. 3 and Fire District No. 5

The Board of Commissioners approved a new schedule of county fees effective July 1, 2026. They also awarded a construction management contract to KNO Construction, LLC for a new dog control facility and approved several fire code updates and property annexations.

• Approved Order No. 172-26 setting county fees (3-0)
• Approved construction contract with KNO Construction, LLC for Dog Control Facility Project (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 171-26 annexing 15.09 acres at 10150 Blackwell Road to Fire Protection District No. 3 (3-0)
• Approved FAA grant for Corporate Apron Rehabilitation Project (3-0)
• Approved Fire District No. 3's adoption of the 2025 Oregon Fire Code (3-0)
• Approved Fire District No. 5's adoption of the 2025 Oregon Fire Code (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including 27 advisory committee reappointments (3-0)

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a staff session to review the agenda for the June 24 regular meeting and coordinate calendars. The meeting includes an executive session for non-public discussions.

• Review of agenda items for the June 24, 2026, BoC Regular Meeting
• Executive session regarding employment, labor negotiations, real property, exempt records, and litigation

The meeting was primarily procedural with no substantive policy decisions made. Commissioners provided reports on liaison committee meetings and reviewed the agenda for the June 24 regular meeting.

• Reviewed June 24 Regular Meeting agenda with no changes
• Reviewed calendars with no changes

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to establish landing fee rates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. The Board will also consider several contract amendments and purchase orders.

• Public hearing on landing fee rates for Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (Order No. 139-26)
• Amendment No. 1 to services contract with Leymon Research, LLC (Order No. 140-26)
• Amendment No. 1 to services contract with CASA of Jackson County, Inc. (Order No. 141-26)
• Purchase Order No. 87253 with DLT Solutions, LLC (Order No. 142-26)
• Purchase orders under Oregon State Contract with Ennis-Flint, Inc. and Potters Industries LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved updated landing fees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. They also authorized several contract amendments and purchase orders for county software, road maintenance, and social services.

• Approved Order No. 139-26 setting FY 2026-2027 landing fees at $4.65/1,000 lbs for signatory and $6.05/1,000 lbs for non-signatory aircraft (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 140-26 amending Leymon Research, LLC contract to include case management software research and implementation (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 141-26 amending contract with CASA of Jackson County, Inc. for volunteer training on substance use disorders (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 142-26 for DLT Solutions, LLC to provide technical support and updates for EnterpriseOne software (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 143-26 for road striping paint from Ennis-Flint, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 144-26 for glass beads for road striping reflectivity from Potters Industries LLC (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including May 26, 27, and 28 meeting minutes (3-0)

Land Use Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and second reading for Ordinance No. 2026-3. This ordinance proposes a Major Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to expand the City of Eagle Point Urban Growth Boundary.

• Ordinance No. 2026-3: Adding approximately 85.9 acres to the Eagle Point Urban Growth Boundary
• Project location: Bigham-Brown Road and Alta Vista Road, Eagle Point
• Applicant: Eagle Point Bigham Development LLC
• File No. 439-26-00002-LRP

The Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2026-3, which approves a Major Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment. This action adds approximately 85.9 acres to the City of Eagle Point Urban Growth Boundary for the Eagle Point Bigham Development LLC project.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-3 to add 85.9 acres to Eagle Point Urban Growth Boundary (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to hear presentations and discuss specific county matters. No public testimony will be received during this meeting.

• Presentation on place-based planning for the Inland Rogue
• Discussion regarding Southern Oregon Sanitation ownership change
• Executive session regarding employee employment and labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding litigation

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to receive presentations on water resiliency planning and a business ownership transition. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

• Discussed Inland Rogue Water Resiliency Group grant application; Commissioner Dyer stated he cannot provide support at this time
• Received update on ownership transition of Southern Oregon Sanitation to Waste Connections

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss county fees and two National Association of Counties resolutions regarding the Endangered Species Act and the gray wolf. The body will also review agenda items for the June 17 regular meeting.

• Discussion regarding county fees
• Proposed National Association of Counties Resolution regarding the Endangered Species Act
• Proposed National Association of Counties Resolution regarding delisting the gray wolf
• Review of Ordinance No. 2026-3 regarding Eagle Point Bigham Development, LLC map amendment

The Board approved two National Association of Counties resolutions regarding the Endangered Species Act and the delisting of the gray wolf. They also agreed to a series of appointments and reappointments for various county advisory committees. Staff provided an update on annual county fee adjustments based on the 2025 CPI rate.

• Approved resolution regarding the Endangered Species Act (3-0)
• Approved amended resolution regarding delisting the gray wolf (3-0)
• Agreed to appointments for Budget, Airport, Animal Services, Wolf, Alcohol and Drug Planning, Mental Health, Roads, Regional Disposal Site, Parks and Recreation, and Housing Authority committees

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt a supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also consider a contract amendment and a service agreement for Starlink.

• Public hearing and order for Supplemental Budget No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Order No. 136-26)
• Amendment No. 1 to the Jackson County Services Contract with Garrett Hemann Robertson P.C. (Order No. 137-26)
• Authorization of Starlink Terms of Service with Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (Order No. 138-26)
• Termination of Ann Smith from the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (Order No. 135-26)

The Board of Commissioners approved a supplemental budget increasing appropriations for capital projects, central services, and the general fund. Other actions included approving a legal services contract amendment and a Starlink terms of service agreement.

• Approved Supplemental Budget No. 3 for FY 2025-2026 (Order No. 136-26)
• Approved termination of Ann Smith from Active Transportation Advisory Committee (Order No. 135-26)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to services contract with Garrett Hemann Robertson P.C. (Order No. 137-26)
• Approved Starlink Terms of Service with Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (Order No. 138-26)
• Approved Consent Calendar (2-0)

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss two proposed National Association of Counties resolutions concerning the Endangered Species Act and the delisting of the Gray Wolf. The body will also review agenda items for the June 10 regular meeting and hold an executive session.

• Proposed National Association of Counties Resolution Regarding the Endangered Species Act
• Proposed National Association of Counties Resolution Regarding Delisting the Gray Wolf
• Executive Session regarding employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation

The Board discussed two proposed National Association of Counties resolutions. No final approvals were made; both items will return for approval next Thursday after specific revisions to the gray wolf resolution.

• Agreed to keep Endangered Species Act resolution general and return it for approval next Thursday
• Agreed to add monetized fiscal impact details to the gray wolf delisting resolution and return it for approval next Thursday

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt the county budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board will also consider a map amendment to expand the Eagle Point Urban Growth Boundary.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Order No. 131-26)
• Proposed addition of 85.9 acres to the City of Eagle Point Urban Growth Boundary at Bigham-Brown Road and Alta Vista Road
• Contract with Ray Klein, Inc. dba Professional Credit Service (Order No. 132-26)
• Lease No. DACW57-1-26-0006 with the United States Secretary of the Army
• Public Improvement Contract with LTM Inc. dba Knife River Materials (Order No. 134-26)

The Board of Commissioners approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and a 25-year lease for Joseph Stewart Park. They also authorized a road resurfacing contract for Avenue G and a collection services agreement for the Community Justice Department.

• Adopted FY 2026-2027 budget of $699,473,765 (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Ali DiPour to Airport Advisory Committee (3-0)
• Approved contract with Ray Klein, Inc. for delinquent account collections (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-3 to add 85.9 acres to Eagle Point Urban Growth Boundary (3-0)
• Approved 25-year lease with U.S. Secretary of the Army for Joseph Stewart Park (3-0)
• Approved public improvement contract with LTM Inc. (Knife River Materials) for Avenue G resurfacing (3-0)

WCLD District

The Board of the White City Lighting District will meet to consider the adoption of the budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The board will also review minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing and order for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Order No. LD-3-26)

WCELED District

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. The board will also review minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing and order for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Order No. LE-3-26 / BL No. 111)

AESD District

The Jackson County 4-H, Master Gardener and Agricultural Extension Service District Board will meet to discuss its upcoming budget. The board will hold a public hearing to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

• Public hearing and adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget (Order No. AE-3-26 / BL No. 116)
• Approval of January 7, 2026 meeting minutes

The Board approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget following a public hearing. The budget maintains a tax rate of $0.0426 per $1,000 of assessed value, which is the same as the previous year.

• Approved Consent Calendar including January 7, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Order No. AE-3-26 adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget of $2,250,729 (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing orders to authorize the 2026 Oregon Federal Lands Access Program. This session includes discussions on road maintenance and an executive session covering various legal and personnel matters.

• Chip seal of Dead Indian Memorial Road, Hyatt Prairie Road, and Howard Prairie Dam Access Road (Order No. 128-26)
• Chip seal of Mount Ashland Road (Order No. 129-26)
• Executive session regarding employee employment and labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property and litigation

The Board of Commissioners approved two orders authorizing the Chair to apply for federal funds through the 2026 Oregon Federal Lands Access Program. These grants would fund chip sealing for several roads providing access to federal lands.

• Approved Order No. 128-26 to apply for $2,394,768 for chip seal of Dead Indian Memorial Road, Hyatt Prairie Road, and Howard Prairie Dam Access Road (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 129-26 to apply for $653,678 for chip seal of Mount Ashland Road (3-0)

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a staff session to review upcoming agendas and calendars. This is a public meeting, but no public testimony will be received.

• Review of agenda items for the June 3, 2026, Regular Meeting
• Executive session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, exempt records, and litigation

The Board of Commissioners reviewed the June 3 regular meeting agenda and calendars with no changes. The Board agreed to prepare an Order to terminate Ann Smith's membership on the Active Transportation Advisory Committee due to lack of attendance.

• Agreed to prepare Order to terminate Ann Smith's membership to ATAC

Board Of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will discuss several service contracts and a tax exemption. The board will also present a Community Service Award to David Gann of The Salvation Army.

• Construction services contract with Adroit Construction Company, Inc.
• Property tax exemption for Motorcycle Riders Association land operated as a public park
• Consulting services contract between Southern Oregon University and Jackson County
• Services contract with La Clinica Del Valle Family Health Care Center, Inc.
• 2026 Aggregate Supply Contract No. 03.26SC with Hilton Trucking and Supply Co., Knife River Inc, Anderson Butte Quarry, LLC, and Varney Creek Cinders, LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved several service contracts, including a construction manager for the airport terminal expansion and aggregate supply for road projects. They also granted a property tax exemption for land operated as a public park by the Motorcycle Riders Association.

• Approved construction contract with Adroit Construction Company, Inc. for Terminal Expansion Project (3-0)
• Approved property tax exemption for Motorcycle Riders Association public park land (3-0)
• Approved cable casting services contract with Southern Oregon University (3-0)
• Approved emergency medical and behavioral health services contract with La Clinica Del Valle Family Health Care Center, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved 2026 aggregate supply contracts with Hilton Trucking and Supply Co., Knife River Inc, Anderson Butte Quarry, LLC, and Varney Creek Cinders, LLC (3-0)
• Approved purchase order with Dooley Enterprises, Inc. for Sheriff's Office ammunition (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including May 5 and May 6 meeting minutes (3-0)

Land Use Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a second reading and public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 2026-2. This ordinance proposes a minor Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to expand the Phoenix Urban Growth Boundary.

• Ordinance No. 2026-2: Adding approximately 24.5 acres into the Phoenix Urban Growth Boundary
• Proposed inclusion of 21.8 acres of Exclusive Farm Use and Rural Residential-5 land
• Proposed inclusion of 2.4 acres of Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way
• Proposed inclusion of 0.33 acres of public road right-of-way
• Project location: 2195 Voorhies Road, Medford (Tax Lots 1300 and 1400)

The Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2026-2. This action approves a Minor Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to add approximately 24.5 acres at 2195 Voorhies Road, Medford, into the Phoenix Urban Growth Boundary.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-2 to add 24.5 acres to Phoenix Urban Growth Boundary (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a letter of comments for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department County Opportunity Grant Program. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss personnel, labor, real property, and litigation matters.

• Discussion on Oregon Parks and Recreation Department County Opportunity Grant Program comments
• Executive session regarding employment of employee
• Executive session regarding labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding litigation

The Board of Commissioners approved a letter of comments to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission. The letter addresses concerns regarding proposed changes to the Oregon Administrative Rules for the County Opportunity Grant Program.

• Approved letter of comments to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission (3-0)

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to receive input from county counsel and the administrator. The body will discuss a letter of comments regarding the Draft East Jack Trail Enhancement Project Environmental Assessment and review upcoming calendars.

• Discussion of comments on the Draft East Jack Trail Enhancement Project Environmental Assessment
• Review of agenda items for the May 27, 2026, Regular Meeting
• Executive Session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, exempt records, and litigation

The Board of Commissioners approved a letter of comments to the Bureau of Land Management regarding the East Jack Trail Enhancement Project environmental assessment. The Board also agreed to appoint Ali DiPour to the Airport Advisory Committee.

• Approved letter of comments on East Jack Trail Enhancement Project Environmental Assessment (3-0)
• Agreed to appoint Ali DiPour to Airport Advisory Committee to fill vacancy left by Shane Hickman

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority. The board is also considering a purchase order for Freightliner Northwest.

• Intergovernmental Agreement No. 44300-00057230 with the Oregon Health Authority
• Purchase Order No. 87205 with Freightliner Northwest

The Board of Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority for tort liability coverage. The Board also authorized a purchase order for repairs to a fire-damaged Roads and Parks Department dump truck.

• Approved Consent Calendar including April meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 120-26 authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement No. 44300-00057230 with the Oregon Health Authority (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 121-26 authorizing Purchase Order No. 87205 with Freightliner Northwest for dump truck Unit No. 867-20 repairs (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will receive an update from the Applegate Partnership and Watershed Council. The body is also considering a settlement agreement and general release with John L. Malaer. An executive session is scheduled to discuss employment, labor, real property, and litigation.

• Settlement Agreement and General Release With John L. Malaer (Order No. 119-26)
• Update from Applegate Partnership and Watershed Council
• Executive session regarding employment and labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding litigation

The Board of Commissioners approved a settlement agreement and general release with John L. Malaer. The Board also received a progress update from the Applegate Partnership and Watershed Council regarding grants and wildfire protection.

• Approved Order No. 119-26 authorizing a settlement agreement and general release with John L. Malaer (3-0)

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a property tax exemption for the Motorcycle Riders Association. The meeting also includes a review of an attorney engagement agreement with Keller Rohrback L.L.P.

• Discussion of real and personal property tax exemption for the Motorcycle Riders Association
• Order No. 118-26: Attorney engagement and contingency fee agreement with Keller Rohrback L.L.P.

The Board approved a contingency fee agreement with Keller Rohrback L.L.P. to pursue claims against manufacturers of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam and PFAS products. The Board also discussed a property tax exemption for the Motorcycle Riders Association.

• Approved Order No. 118-26 to engage Keller Rohrback L.L.P. for PFAS litigation (3-0)
• Proposed adding a Board Order to approve a tax exemption for the Motorcycle Riders Association to a future agenda

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a map amendment to add land to the Phoenix Urban Growth Boundary. The meeting also includes deliberations on a negotiating agreement and a state grant for marine maintenance.

• Proposed addition of 24.5 acres to the Phoenix Urban Growth Boundary at 2195 Voorhies Road, Medford
• Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Rogue Hangars, LLC
• Maintenance Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between the State of Oregon Marine Board and Jackson County

The Board approved an exclusive negotiating agreement for an aircraft hangar at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport and a state grant for boating facility maintenance. Additionally, the Board held the first reading of an ordinance to expand the Phoenix Urban Growth Boundary.

• Approved Order No. 116-26 for an exclusive negotiating agreement with Rogue Hangars, LLC (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-2 to add 24.5 acres to the Phoenix Urban Growth Boundary and scheduled public hearing for May 27, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 117-26 for a Maintenance Assistance Grant agreement with the State of Oregon Marine Board (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including meeting minutes from April 21, 22, and 23, 2026 (3-0)

Land Use Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment. The proposal seeks to add 85.9 acres to the City of Eagle Point Urban Growth Boundary.

• Public hearing for File No. 439-26-00002-LRP to add 85.9 acres to the Eagle Point Urban Growth Boundary at Bigham Brown Road and Alta Vista Road

The Board of Commissioners approved a Major Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to expand the City of Eagle Point Urban Growth Boundary by 85.9 acres. The approval includes conditions recommended by staff, specifically regarding the jurisdictional transfer of Bigham Brown Road and Alta Vista Road. An ordinance for final approval is scheduled for June 2026.

• Approved Major Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to add 85.9 acres to Eagle Point Urban Growth Boundary with staff-recommended conditions (3-0)
• Approved motion to admit Exhibits 1-22 into the record and close the record (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review agenda items for the May 13, 2026, regular meeting. The session includes an executive session to discuss employment, labor negotiations, real property, exempt records, and litigation.

• Review of May 13, 2026, Regular Meeting agenda
• Executive session on employment of employee
• Executive session on labor negotiations
• Executive session on real property
• Executive session on litigation

The Board of Commissioners reviewed the agenda for the May 13, 2026, regular meeting. No changes were made to the agenda. The session included a brief executive session regarding litigation.

• Reviewed May 13, 2026, regular meeting agenda with no changes

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several orders including a grant from the State of Oregon Criminal Justice Commission and a consulting agreement with Kemper Sports Management, LLC. The body will also consider a property donation and a contract with Western Emulsions Inc.

• Grant Agreement No. IMP-27-08 with the State of Oregon Criminal Justice Commission
• Consulting services agreement with Kemper Sports Management, LLC
• Donation of County property to the Oregon Center of Creative Learning
• Contract No. 01.26SC with Western Emulsions Inc.
• Intergovernmental Agreement No. PO-25700-00059234 with the State Police Department

The Board of Commissioners approved several operational orders, including a state grant for case management software and a contract for asphalt emulsions. They also authorized a public utility easement and a consulting agreement for the Multi-Use Pandemic Response Center.

• Approved Order No. 110-26 for IMPACTS Grant case management software (2-0)
• Approved Order No. 111-26 for public utility easement at 24 Ehrman Way (2-0)
• Approved Order No. 112-26 for consulting services with Kemper Sports Management, LLC (2-0)
• Approved Order No. 113-26 to donate Snoezelen equipment to Oregon Center of Creative Learning (2-0)
• Approved Order No. 114-26 for asphalt emulsion contract with Western Emulsions Inc. (2-0)
• Approved Order No. 115-26 for Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team agreement with State Police (2-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including April 15 minutes and three proclamations (2-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a grant application and utility fees. The meeting includes an executive session covering employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation.

• Letter of support for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning Grant Program application
• Utility Permit Fee
• Executive session regarding employment and labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding litigation

The Board approved a letter of support for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning Grant Program application. Commissioners also discussed the implementation of a proposed $361 utility permit fee for cost recovery.

• Approved letter of support for SS4A Planning Grant Program application (2-0)

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss preparations for the 2026 fire season with state and federal forestry and fire officials. The body will also review agenda items for the May 6 regular meeting and hold an executive session.

• Discussion of 2026 fire season plans with ODF, USFS, BLM, and local fire districts
• Review of May 6, 2026, Regular Meeting agenda items
• Executive session regarding employee employment and labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding litigation

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists planned discussions regarding the 2026 fire season and administrative reviews, but records no substantive decisions or outcomes.

Board Of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will consider several orders regarding grant agreements and intergovernmental partnerships. The meeting includes a community service award and the approval of administrative orders.

• Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement with CASA of Jackson County, Inc. (Order No. 104-26)
• Intergovernmental Agreement between the Oregon Health Authority and Jackson County (Order No. 105-26)
• All-Terrain Vehicle Grant Program Agreement with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (Order No. 106-26)
• Order proclaiming May 2026 as National Wildfire Awareness Month (Order No. 102-26)
• Order amending bylaws for the County Wolf Advisory Committee (Order No. 103-26)

The Board of Commissioners approved several intergovernmental agreements and orders. These include extending a grant for opioid epidemic training and funding for parent-child therapy and off-highway vehicle law enforcement.

• Approved Consent Calendar including meeting minutes and Order No. 102-26 proclaiming May 2026 National Wildfire Awareness Month (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 103-26 amending bylaws for the County Wolf Advisory Committee (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 104-26 to extend a grant agreement with CASA of Jackson County, Inc. for opioid epidemic training and support (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 105-26 for an agreement with the Oregon Health Authority to fund Parent Child Interaction Therapy services (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 106-26 for an All-Terrain Vehicle Grant Program Agreement for law enforcement patrol and emergency preparedness (3-0)

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will conduct the County Administrator’s annual performance evaluation. The body will also discuss three proclamations and review the agenda for the April 29 regular meeting.

• County Administrator’s Annual Performance Evaluation
• Proclamation for the 2026 National Day of Prayer
• Proclamation for National Salvation Army Week
• Proclamation for Police Week

The Board of Commissioners agreed to add orders for National Day of Prayer, National Salvation Army Week, and Police Week to a future agenda. Commissioners reviewed the County Administrator's annual performance evaluation and discussed committee attendance.

• Agreed to add National Day of Prayer (May 7, 2026) proclamation to a future agenda
• Agreed to add National Salvation Army Week (May 11-17, 2026) proclamation to a future agenda
• Agreed to add Police Week (May 10-16, 2026) proclamation to a future agenda
• Commissioner Dyer agreed to contact ASAC member Ted Birdseye regarding committee attendance

Board Of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will discuss several orders authorizing contracts and agreements. This includes a grant application for the County Assessment Function Funding Assistance program.

• CAFFA Property Tax Program Grant Application to the Oregon Department of Revenue
• Memorandum of Understanding with Cal Poly Corporation (dba Cal Poly Partners)
• Parking License Agreement with the City of Medford
• End User License Agreement with Construction Contractor Services, LLC
• Public Improvement Contract with MC Carlton Contracting, Inc.

The Board approved a grant application to the Oregon Department of Revenue for property tax function funding. Other actions included approving a road maintenance contract and a parking agreement with the City of Medford.

• Approved Order No. 96-26 to apply for CAFFA Grant for estimated $810,268 in revenue (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 97-26 for MOU with Cal Poly Partners for Pathways to Health Project (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 98-26 for parking license agreement with City of Medford for 20 spaces (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 99-26 for End User License Agreement with Construction Contractor Services, LLC (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 100-26 for crack sealing contract with MC Carlton Contracting, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 101-26 for ODOT to repair sunken grades on Tiller Trail Highway (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes from March 31, April 1, and April 2 (3-0)

Land Use Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Planning Commission recommendation to amend the Comprehensive Plan Map. The proposal seeks to add approximately 24.5 acres at 2195 Voorhies Road into the Phoenix Urban Growth Boundary.

• Public hearing for File No. 439-25-00002-LRP regarding 2195 Voorhies Road
• Proposed addition of 24.5 acres into the Phoenix Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)

The Board of Commissioners approved a Minor Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to add approximately 24.5 acres at 2195 Voorhies Road into the Phoenix Urban Growth Boundary. The properties are identified as Tax Lots 1300 and 1400 in Township 38 South, Range 1 West, Section 05D. The decision follows a recommendation for approval from the Jackson County Planning Commission.

• Admitted Exhibits 1-11 into the record (3-0)
• Approved Minor Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to add 24.5 acres to Phoenix UGB (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will review agenda items for the April 22 regular meeting and discuss a letter of support for H.R. 1897. The session includes an executive session covering employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation.

• Discussion of letter of support for H.R. 1897, Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2025
• Review of April 22, 2026, Regular Meeting agenda
• Executive session on employment and labor negotiations
• Executive session on real property
• Executive session on litigation

The Board of Commissioners approved a letter of support for H.R. 1897, the Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2025. The board also reviewed the agenda for the April 22, 2026, regular meeting.

• Approved letter of support for H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025 (3-0)

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and deliberate on three separate orders to authorize contracts and license agreements. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Services contract with Coaching Ourselves International Inc. (Order No. 91-26)
• Intranet license agreement with Trainery One, LLC DBA Training Network (Order No. 92-26)
• Master services agreement with RingCentral, Inc. (Order No. 93-26)

The Board of Commissioners approved a master services agreement to replace the county's telephone system with a cloud-based platform. The board also authorized contracts for organizational coaching and online fire extinguisher training. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar including March 24, 25, and 26 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 91-26 for services contract with Coaching Ourselves International Inc. (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 92-26 for intranet license agreement with Trainery One, LLC DBA Training Network (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 93-26 for master services agreement with RingCentral, Inc. (3-0)

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss administrative items and review the agenda for the April 15 regular meeting. The session includes a review of a settlement agreement related to Matthew Gabbert, ET AL., V. Josephine County, ET AL. (Order No. 90-26).

• Order No. 90-26: Settlement agreement for Matthew Gabbert, ET AL., V. Josephine County, ET AL.
• Discussion on the frequency of County Wolf Advisory Committee meetings
• Proposed proclamation for National Wildfire Awareness Month
• Community Service Award nominations
• Executive session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation

The Board approved Order No. 90-26 to resolve claims regarding surplus proceeds from tax-foreclosed properties. Commissioners also agreed to amend the County Wolf Advisory Committee bylaws and approve two community service award nominations.

• Approved Order No. 90-26 settlement agreement for Matthew Gabbert, ET AL., V. Josephine County, ET AL. (2-0)
• Agreed to prepare an Order to amend County Wolf Advisory Committee bylaws to allow more frequent meetings
• Approved two community service award nominations
• Tabled one community service award nomination for future review
• Agreed to prepare an Order for a National Wildfire Awareness proclamation for a future meeting

Board Of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will discuss several service agreements and a new procedure for installing gates on public rights-of-way. The board will also review minutes from March meetings and a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

• Agreement with BOLDplanning, Inc. (Order No. 86-26)
• Public Agency Accreditation Agreement with Social Current (Order No. 87-26)
• Piggyback Contract Master Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. (Order No. 88-26)
• Procedures for the installation of a gate on public right-of-way (Order No. 89-26)
• Proclamation of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12-18, 2026

The Board of Commissioners approved several orders, including a contract for West Evans Creek bank repair and the purchase of continuity of operations software. The Board also established new procedures for installing gates on public rights-of-way and authorized reaccreditation for the Barriers 2 Bridges program.

• Approved Order No. 85-26 proclaiming National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (2-0)
• Approved Order No. 86-26 for BOLDplanning, Inc. continuity of operations software (2-0)
• Approved Order No. 87-26 for Social Current accreditation of Barriers 2 Bridges program (2-0)
• Approved Order No. 88-26 for HDR Engineering, Inc. to repair West Evans Creek streambank (2-0)
• Approved Order No. 89-26 establishing procedures for installing gates on public rights-of-way (2-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hear an update from Eugene Wier regarding the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss personnel, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation.

• Update from Eugene Wier, Land Stewards and Natural Resources Education Coordinator
• Executive session on employment of employee
• Executive session on labor negotiations
• Executive session on real property
• Executive session on litigation

The Board of Commissioners held a work session featuring a presentation on the Land Steward Program at the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center (SOREC). No substantive decisions were made during the session. The meeting included a brief executive session regarding litigation.

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review agenda items for the April 8 regular meeting. Discussions include personnel policies and DMV applications for vehicle dismantlers. No public testimony will be received at this meeting.

• Policy #1-28, Tuition Reimbursement
• Policy #5-45b, Persons Working in Two Positions
• Order No. 83-26: DMV application for North Valley Scrap and Salvage LLC
• Order No. 84-26: DMV application for C Bar C Truck Sales LLC
• Executive Session regarding employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation

The Board of Commissioners approved two DMV applications for motor vehicle dismantling businesses in White City. Additionally, the Board agreed to proposed guidelines for tuition reimbursement and policies regarding employees working in two positions.

• Approved Order No. 83-26 for North Valley Scrap and Salvage LLC (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 84-26 for C Bar C Truck Sales LLC (3-0)
• Agreed to proposed Policy #1-28 guidelines for tuition reimbursement
• Agreed to proposed Policy #5-45b guidelines for persons working in two positions

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a local drought state of emergency and a request for a governor-declared emergency. The body is also deliberating several contracts and lease agreements.

• Order No. 78-26: Local Drought State of Emergency declaration
• Order No. 79-26: Airline Operating Agreement and Terminal Building Lease with American Airlines, Inc.
• Order No. 80-26: Grant Agreement No. 9289 with Oregon Housing and Community Services Department
• Order No. 81-26: Services contract with Capitol Asset and Pavement Services, Inc.
• Order No. 82-26: Bidder's Proposal for Contract No. 02.26SC with LTM Inc., dba Knife River Materials

The Board approved a local drought emergency and requested the Governor do the same to protect agriculture and municipal water systems. The Board also approved an airline lease with American Airlines and several service contracts.

• Approved Order No. 78-26 declaring a local drought state of emergency (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 79-26 for a five-year airline operating agreement and terminal lease with American Airlines, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 80-26 for a State of Oregon grant for wildfire recovery housing navigation and case management (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 81-26 for a pavement management system review contract with Capitol Asset and Pavement Services, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 82-26 for a hot mixed asphalt concrete supply contract with LTM Inc., dba Knife River Materials (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes from March 10, 11, 12, and 18, 2026 (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive an update from the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel, labor, property, and legal matters.

• Update from Maud Powell, Small Farms Coordinator of the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center
• Executive session regarding employment of employee
• Executive session regarding labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding litigation

The Board of Commissioners held a work session featuring a presentation from the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center. No formal actions were taken or votes cast during the meeting.

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a potential emergency drought declaration with the Oregon Water Resources Department and the County Emergency Manager. The meeting also includes administrative reviews and an executive session.

• Discussion regarding an emergency drought declaration
• Review of agenda items for the April 1, 2026, Regular Meeting
• Executive session regarding employee employment and labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding litigation

The Board of Commissioners agreed to draft a Board Order requesting that the Governor declare a drought emergency for Jackson County. This follows reports that the Rogue Basin snowpack is at 14 percent of normal. The declaration is intended to provide resources and water application processes for impacted farmers.

• Agreed to draft Board Order requesting Governor declare a drought emergency

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt Supplemental Budget No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also discuss authorizations for contracts with Broadcom Inc., Pave Northwest, Inc., and reMarkable.

• Public hearing for Supplemental Budget No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Order No. 74-26)
• Foundation Agreement with Broadcom Inc. and terms with CDW Government (Order No. 75-26)
• Construction contract with Pave Northwest, Inc. (Order No. 76-26)
• End User License Agreement and terms with reMarkable (Order No. 77-26)

The Board approved a supplemental budget increasing appropriations for several funds, including opioid funding and PERS pension liability investments. The Board also authorized contracts for server infrastructure, path sealing, and digital note-taking software.

• Approved Supplemental Budget No. 2 for FY 2025-2026 (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 75-26 for Broadcom Inc. and CDW Government virtual servers (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 76-26 for Pave Northwest, Inc. to slurry seal Bear Creek Greenway Path (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 77-26 for reMarkable digital note-taking license for Sheriff’s Office (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including meeting minutes from February and March 2026 (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a proposed approval process for gate permits on public right-of-way. The meeting includes an update from the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center and an executive session.

• Proposed approval process for gate permits on public right-of-way
• Update from Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center
• Executive session regarding employee employment and labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding litigation and exempt records

The Board reviewed a proposed process for approving encroachment permits to install gates on public rights-of-way. No formal action was taken, but the Board directed staff to prepare a Board Order for future approval. The session also included an update on the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center's agriculture programs.

• Requested a draft Board Order to permit the installation of gates on public roads for future approval

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a letter of comments to the Bureau of Land Management regarding the 2016 Southwestern Oregon Resource Management Plan. The board will also review the agenda for the March 25 regular meeting and discuss attendance at the NACo Annual Conference.

• Discussion of comments to the Bureau of Land Management regarding the 2016 Southwestern Oregon Resource Management Plan
• Discussion of attendance and voting delegate for the 2026 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference
• Executive session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, exempt records, and litigation

The Board of Commissioners approved a letter of comments regarding the revision of the 2016 Southwestern Oregon Resource Management Plan. The Board also designated attendees and a voting delegate for the 2026 National Association of Counties Annual Conference.

• Approved comment letter to Bureau of Land Management regarding 2016 Southwestern Oregon Resource Management Plan (3-0)
• Selected Commissioner Dyer as voting delegate for 2026 NACo Annual Conference
• Selected Commissioner Roberts as alternate delegate for 2026 NACo Annual Conference

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the approval of a community wildfire protection plan. The body is also considering several intergovernmental agreements and a software subscription contract.

• Order No. 70-26: Jackson County Community Wildfire Protection Plan Dated March 2026
• Order No. 71-26: Intergovernmental Agreement No. ODA-4674-IG with the Oregon Department of Agriculture
• Order No. 72-26: Memorandum of Understanding with Oregon Health and Science University
• Order No. 73-26: Master Subscription Agreement with Omnigo Software, LLC

The Board approved a stand-alone wildfire protection plan to replace the previous joint effort with Josephine County. The Board also authorized agreements for animal evacuation kits, behavioral health bed tracking, and a sheriff's office software upgrade.

• Approved Jackson County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (Order No. 70-26) (3-0)
• Approved agreement with Oregon Department of Agriculture for animal and livestock evacuation kits (Order No. 71-26) (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Oregon Health and Science University for behavioral health bed status sharing (Order No. 72-26) (3-0)
• Approved Master Subscription Agreement with Omnigo Software, LLC for Sheriff's Office evidence management system upgrade (Order No. 73-26) (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes from Feb 24, Feb 25, and Feb 26 meetings (3-0)

Land Use Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for Ordinance No. 2026-1. This ordinance proposes changing the Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map for a portion of a property to allow industrial use.

• Ordinance No. 2026-1: Rezone 5.7 acres of a 16.59-acre parcel at 2000 Rogue River Drive from Rural Residential-5 (RR-5) to Light Industrial (LI)

The Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2026-1. This action changes the Comprehensive Plan Map from Rural Residential Land to Industrial Land and rezones 5.7 acres of a 16.59-acre parcel to Light Industrial (LI).

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-1 to rezone 5.7 acres at 2000 Rogue River Drive from Rural Residential-5 (RR-5) to Light Industrial (LI) (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the delisting of grey wolves in Oregon and receive an update from the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center. The meeting includes an executive session covering employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation.

• Update from Grace Florjancic, Master Gardener Program Coordinator of the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center
• Discussion regarding delisting grey wolves in Oregon
• Executive session regarding employment of employee
• Executive session regarding labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property and litigation

The Board of Commissioners received a presentation on the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center's 2026 community classes and food security partnerships. Commissioners discussed potential actions regarding the delisting of grey wolves in Oregon and the Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025. No formal votes were taken during the session.

• Agreed to continue exploring options regarding the delisting of grey wolves

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a staff session to receive input from county counsel and the administrator. The body will review the agenda for the March 18 regular meeting and discuss legislative updates and calendars.

• Review of March 18 Regular Meeting agenda
• Executive Session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, exempt records, and litigation

The meeting was procedural with no formal actions taken. Commissioners provided reports on attended meetings and discussed the delisting of grey wolves in Oregon.

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and deliberate on two service contracts. The meeting also includes a consent calendar for previous meeting minutes.

• Order No. 68-26: End User Agreement with Accurate Background, LLC
• Order No. 69-26: Services Contract with Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal

The Board of Commissioners approved contracts for employee background checks and non-armed security services for the Health and Human Services building. The board also approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Order No. 68-26 for an End User Agreement with Accurate Background, LLC (2-0)
• Approved Order No. 69-26 for a services contract with Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal (2-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes from February 17, 18, and 19, 2026 (2-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will consider an order authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management. The session also includes legislative updates and an executive session.

• Order No. 67-26: Memorandum of Understanding between Jackson County and the Bureau of Land Management
• Executive session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, exempt records, and litigation

The Board of Commissioners approved an order to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of the Interior. This agreement designates the county as a cooperating agency for the revision of the Northwestern and Coastal Oregon and Southwestern Oregon Resource Management Plans and the Environmental Impact Statement.

• Approved Order No. 67-26 to enter MOU with Bureau of Land Management (2-0)

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review agenda items for the March 11 regular meeting and discuss a proposed Memorandum of Understanding. The session includes updates on legislation and reports from liaison committees.

• Proposed Memorandum of Understanding from the Association of Oregon and California Counties
• Review of agenda items for the March 11, 2026, Regular Meeting
• Executive session regarding employee employment and labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding litigation

The Board confirmed its intent to participate as a cooperating agency in a Bureau of Land Management Resource Management Plan. County Counsel will review the proposed Memorandum of Understanding and provide recommended edits at a future Work Session.

• Confirmed intent to participate as a cooperating agency in BLM Resource Management Plan
• Designated Doug Robertson as the Board's representative for the BLM MOU

LCRB Board

The Local Contract Review Board will hold a public hearing regarding a competitive bidding exemption. The request concerns a change order to incorporate the Terminal Expansion Project into the Remain-Over-Night Apron Project.

• Public hearing on Order No. LC-3-26 (BL No. 108) for bidding exemption at Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the transfer of two county roads to the City of Ashland. The Board will also conduct a first reading of an ordinance to rezone a portion of a property to light industrial land.

• Public hearing on Order No. 66-26 to transfer jurisdiction of two county roads to the City of Ashland
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2026-1 to rezone 5.7 acres at 2000 Rogue River Drive from Rural Residential-5 (RR-5) to Light Industrial (LI)

The Board approved the transfer of jurisdiction for portions of East Main Street and Clay Street to the City of Ashland. Additionally, the Board held a first reading for a zoning amendment at 2000 Rogue River Drive.

• Approved Order No. 66-26 to transfer jurisdiction of portions of East Main Street and Clay Street to the City of Ashland (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-1 to rezone 5.7 acres at 2000 Rogue River Drive from Rural Residential-5 to Light Industrial (3-0)
• Scheduled second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 2026-1 for March 18, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes from February 10, 11, and 12, 2026 (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates on community health and wildfire protection. The meeting includes legislative updates and an executive session. No public testimony will be received.

• Review of the Jackson County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Update from the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center
• Executive session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation

The Board held a work session to receive reports on the Family Community Health Program and the updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review agenda items for the March 4 regular meeting and discuss the Bureau of Land Management’s Resource Management Plan for Southern Oregon. The body will also consider an application for Bills Cycle Salvage LLC to operate as a motor vehicle dismantler.

• Order No. 65-26: DMV Application for Business Certificate for Bills Cycle Salvage LLC
• Discussion on Bureau of Land Management’s Resource Management Plan for Southern Oregon
• Executive Session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation

The Board of Commissioners approved a business certificate for a motor vehicle dismantler in White City. They also voted to designate the Association of Oregon and California Counties to represent Jackson County in the Bureau of Land Management’s Resource Management Plan process.

• Approved Order No. 65-26 for Bills Cycle Salvage LLC to operate as a motor vehicle dismantler at 16351 Antioch Road (3-0)
• Approved letter designating Association of Oregon and California Counties as cooperating agency for BLM Resource Management Plan (3-0)

Board Of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will discuss license and management agreements with two private companies. The board is also considering the appointment of a judge pro tempore and the vacation of a public right-of-way.

• License Agreement with Hunter Communications & Technologies, LLC (Order No. 63-26)
• Management Agreement with Drift Evolution, LLC (Order No. 64-26)
• Appointment of Judge Pro Tempore John A. Hamilton for the Jackson County Justice Court
• Vacation proceedings for a portion of the public right-of-way known as Star Lane

The Board of Commissioners approved a management agreement for the go-kart facility at the Jackson County Sports Park. They also authorized a license agreement for fiber optic cable installation to serve The Children's Museum. Other approved items included the appointment of a Judge Pro Tempore and a right-of-way vacation.

• Approved Management Agreement with Drift Evolution, LLC for go-kart facility (2-0)
• Approved License Agreement with Hunter Communications & Technologies, LLC for fiber optic service (2-0)
• Approved appointment of Judge Pro Tempore John A. Hamilton for Jackson County Justice Court (2-0)
• Approved vacation proceedings for portion of Star Lane public right-of-way (2-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for February 3, 4, and 5, 2026 (2-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will conduct legislative discussions and updates. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, exempt records, and litigation.

• Legislative discussion and updates
• Executive session regarding employee employment
• Executive session regarding labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding litigation

The Board discussed a proposed bill regarding the annexation of land into cities outside of the urban reserve and agreed to support it. No testimony will be provided at this time. The Board also received updates on a proposed transportation bill and other pending legislation.

• Agreed to support proposed bill allowing city annexation outside urban reserve

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review agenda items for the February 25 regular meeting and discuss a letter of support for 2027 Community Initiated Projects funding. The session includes updates from county counsel and the administrator.

• Policy #5-44n, Interview Travel Reimbursement
• Letter of Support for the 2027 Community Initiated Projects Funding Request
• Executive Session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation

The Board of Commissioners approved a letter of support for the 2027 Community Initiated Projects funding request. The Board also agreed to proposed guidelines for interview travel reimbursement policy.

• Approved letter of support for 2027 Community Initiated Projects funding request (3-0)
• Agreed to proposed Policy #5-44n guidelines for interview travel reimbursement

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss authorizing three separate service agreements. These include contracts for general services, health consulting, and the financing of community mental health programs.

• Services contract with Killian & O’Halloran, Inc. (Order No. 58-26)
• Master Services Agreement with Motivo Consulting, Inc. dba Motivo Health (Order No. 59-26)
• Intergovernmental Agreement No. 44300-00054289 with the Oregon Health Authority for community mental health program financing (Order No. 60-26)

The Board of Commissioners approved three orders related to health and guardianship services. These include a contract for court-appointed guardians and clinical supervision for mental health staff. The Board also authorized a state agreement to finance community mental health, addiction, and gambling prevention programs.

• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes from Jan 27, 28, and 29 (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 58-26 for services contract with Killian & O’Halloran, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 59-26 for clinical supervision services with Motivo Consulting, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 60-26 for 2026-2027 Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon Health Authority for community mental health program financing (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners received a program update from the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center regarding 4-H Youth Development. The Board agreed to include a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week on a future meeting agenda. Commissioners also discussed legislative updates regarding recreational liability and enterprise zone extensions.

• Agreed to add National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week proclamation to a future agenda

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a letter of support for delisting grey wolves west of Highways 395, 78, and 95. The body will also review proposed guidelines for the Jackson County Community Service Award and prepare for the February 18 regular meeting.

• Discussion of a Letter of Support for Delisting Grey Wolves West of Highways 395, 78, and 95
• Discussion of Proposed Jackson County Community Service Award Guidelines
• Community Service Award Nominations for Recording Secretary
• Executive Session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation

The Board approved a letter urging the State to delist gray wolves west of Highways 395, 78, and 95. The Board also adopted guidelines for the Community Service Award and approved award nominations. Additionally, the Board agreed to support a bill regarding urban reserve land prioritization.

• Approved letter of support for delisting gray wolves west of Highways 395, 78, and 95 (3-0)
• Approved proposed Community Service Award guidelines
• Approved Community Service Award nominations
• Agreed to support bill regarding urban reserve land prioritization

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the consent calendar by unanimous vote. This action authorized several board appointments, mineral interest deeds, and the start of a public right-of-way vacation process.

• Approved 2026 Annual Work Program of the Jackson County Vector Control District Board (3-0)
• Appointed Philip Reid to the Ambulance Service Quality Assurance Committee (3-0)
• Appointed David Heard to the Jackson County Fair Board (3-0)
• Appointed Dan Cano to the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee (3-0)
• Authorized Quitclaim Deed of Mineral Interests to Elizabeth Coker (3-0)
• Authorized Quitclaim Deed of Mineral Interests to Maria Kelly (3-0)
• Initiated vacation proceedings for a portion of Lampman Road (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from January 21 and 22, 2026 (3-0)

Land Use Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed map amendment and rezoning. The request seeks to change 16.59 acres at 2000 Rogue River Drive from Rural Residential to Industrial land.

• Public hearing for File No. 439-25-00003-LRP
• Proposed rezoning of 16.59 acres at 2000 Rogue River Drive, Eagle Point, from Rural Residential-5 to Light Industrial (LI)

The Board of Commissioners approved a Minor Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map Amendment for a property at 2000 Rogue River Drive. The 16.59-acre parcel was changed from Rural Residential Land to Industrial Land and rezoned to Light Industrial (LI). The approval includes specific modifications regarding operating hours and landscaping.

• Approved rezoning of 16.59 acres from Rural Residential-5 to Light Industrial (3-0)
• Approved expanded hours of operation (3-0)
• Approved applicant's landscape buffer plan subject to a recorded maintenance agreement (3-0)
• Deemed traffic study condition satisfied (3-0)
• Admitted Exhibits 1-17 into the record (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a letter of support for the South Stage Road Extension Project. The meeting also includes legislative updates and an executive session. No public testimony will be received at this meeting.

• Discussion regarding a letter of support for the South Stage Road Extension Project
• Legislative discussion and updates
• Executive session regarding employee employment and labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding litigation and exempt records

The Board approved a letter of support for the City of Medford's BUILD Grant application for the South Stage Road Extension Project. The Board also approved a letter supporting courthouse facilities and agreed to submit testimony for SB 1578.

• Approved letter of support for South Stage Road Extension Project (3-0)
• Approved letter supporting courthouse facilities (3-0)
• Agreed to draft letter of support for SB 1578
• Decided not to submit testimony for SB 1521

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for staff updates and to review the agenda for the February 11 regular meeting. The session includes reports from county counsel and the administrator, as well as an executive session.

• Review of February 11 Regular Meeting agenda
• Executive session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation

The Board of Commissioners reviewed the agenda for the February 11 meeting and discussed several legislative bills. The Board stated its support for Oregon House Bill (HB) 4043 regarding courthouse facilities and its opposition to changes by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission regarding deflection program funds.

• Expressed support for Oregon House Bill (HB) 4043 (2026) regarding courthouse facility expansion
• Expressed opposition to Oregon Criminal Justice Commission changes to deflection program funds

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and deliberate on two orders authorizing government agreements. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Intergovernmental Agreement No. EL-0422-26 with the Secretary of State (Order No. 49-26)
• Agreement for FASTVend, FASTVend Lease, FASTBin, and FASTStock POD with Fastenal Company (Order No. 50-26)

The Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with the Secretary of State for digital ballot duplication kits. They also authorized a government agreement with Fastenal Company for supply vending machines and inventory management for Roads and Parks Department employees.

• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes from Jan 13, 14, and 15 (2-0)
• Approved Order No. 49-26 for digital ballot duplication kits via the Secretary of State (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 50-26 for Fastenal Company vending and inventory systems (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners is meeting with the Jackson County Fair Board for a semiannual review. The session includes discussions on a Fair Board application and legislative updates.

• Semiannual meeting with the Jackson County Fair Board
• Discussion regarding a Jackson County Fair Board application
• Legislative discussion and updates
• Executive session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, exempt records, and litigation

The Board of Commissioners reviewed Fair Board updates and interviewed a vacancy applicant. They agreed that David Heard meets the requirements for the Fair Board and requested an Order for approval at a future meeting. The Board also discussed positions on 2026 House and Senate Bills.

• Agreed David Heard meets requirements for Fair Board vacancy; staff to prepare Order for future approval
• Discontinued the Southern Oregon Brew Fest

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review internal policies and discuss a letter of support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act of 2025. The body will also review agenda items for the February 4 regular meeting and hold an executive session.

• Policy #5-44a: Special Compensation and Gifts and Stipends
• Policy #5-44l: Professional Licensure Board Complaints
• Policy #5-47b: Conflict of Interest
• Letter of support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act of 2025
• Executive session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation

The Board approved a letter of support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act of 2025. Commissioners also agreed to three new policy guidelines regarding compensation, licensure complaints, and conflicts of interest. Several citizen committee appointments were agreed upon.

• Approved letter of support for the SPEED Act of 2025 (3-0)
• Agreed to Policy #5-44a (Special Compensation and Gifts and Stipends)
• Agreed to Policy #5-44l (Professional Licensure Board Complaints)
• Agreed to Policy #5-47b (Conflict of Interest)
• Approved Community Service Award nomination
• Agreed to appoint Dan Cano to LADPC
• Agreed to appoint Philip Reid to Ambulance Service Quality Assurance Committee

LCRB Board

The Local Contract Review Board will hold a public hearing regarding the selection process for a contractor. The board is considering an exemption from competitive bidding requirements to use an alternative solicitation process.

• Public hearing on Order No. LC-2-26 (BL No. 107) to select a Construction Manager/General Contractor for the Jackson County Dog Control Facility

The Local Contract Review Board approved an exemption from competitive bidding requirements for the construction of the Jackson County Dog Control Facility. This allows the county to use an alternative solicitation process to select a Construction Manager/General Contractor. The facility will be located on county-owned property adjacent to Kingsley Drive in Medford.

• Approved Consent Calendar and January 7, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Order No. LC-2-26 to exempt the Dog Control Facility from competitive bidding requirements (3-0)

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss an exclusive negotiating agreement with Eco Tech Composites LLC. The meeting includes a presentation on the Annual Financial Statement Audit and the approval of a water easement with the City of Medford.

• Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Eco Tech Composites LLC (Order No. 48-26)
• Easement with the City of Medford Board of Water Commissioners (Order No. 46-26)
• Reappointment of Cristian Mendoza-Ruvalcaba to the Public Health Advisory Board
• Annual Financial Statement Audit presentation by Baker Tilly US, LLP

The Board of Commissioners approved an exclusive negotiating agreement for a ground lease at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. The Board also approved several consent calendar items, including an easement with the City of Medford and a board reappointment.

• Approved exclusive negotiating agreement with Eco Tech Composites LLC for airport land (3-0)
• Approved easement with the City of Medford Board of Water Commissioners (3-0)
• Reappointed Cristian Mendoza-Ruvalcaba to the Public Health Advisory Board (3-0)
• Approved minutes for January 6, 7, and 8, 2026 meetings (3-0)

Joint BoC and JCVCD Meeting and Work Session

The Board of Commissioners and Vector Control District Board will hold a joint meeting and work session. The session includes discussions on a road vacation petition and specific federal bills. No public testimony will be received during this meeting.

• Vacation petition for Star Lane
• Discussion regarding federal legislation H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147
• Executive session regarding employee employment and labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property and litigation

The Board of Commissioners agreed to issue a press release concerning federal legislation that would return 75 percent of timber receipts to counties. Other items, including a road vacation petition and vector control budget increases, were discussed without formal action.

• Approved issuance of press release regarding H.R. 6938 and timber receipts

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review agenda items for the January 28 regular meeting and receive updates from county counsel and the administrator. The session includes a review of calendars and community service award nominations.

• Review of agenda items for the January 28, 2026, Regular Meeting
• Community Service Award Nominations
• Executive Session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, exempt records, and litigation

The Board of Commissioners selected four nominees for the Community Service Award. Other business included a review of the January 28 regular meeting agenda and reports on liaison committee activities.

• Selected four nominees for the Community Service Award
• Reviewed and accepted the January 28, 2026, Regular Meeting agenda without changes

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing the dissolution of multiple advisory committees and the establishment of new bylaws for others. The body is also considering several service and license agreements.

• Dissolution of Economic Development, Criminal Justice Oversight, and Status of Women advisory committees
• Appointment of Travis Snyder to the Jackson County Planning Commission
• Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with PR Aviation, LLC
• License Agreement with Stone Heating & Air Inc.
• Grant Agreement No. IME-27-04 with the State of Oregon Criminal Justice Commission

The Board approved an exclusive negotiating agreement for aircraft hangars and facilities at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. Commissioners also dissolved several advisory committees, established new bylaws for others, and approved contracts for addiction recovery and illegal marijuana enforcement.

• Approved exclusive negotiating agreement with PR Aviation, LLC for airport facilities (3-0)
• Approved license agreement with Stone Heating & Air Inc. for fiber optic cable installation (3-0)
• Approved services contract with Addictions Recovery Center, Inc. for the ROC program (3-0)
• Approved Grant Agreement No. IME-27-04 for illegal marijuana market enforcement (3-0)
• Appointed Travis Snyder to the Jackson County Planning Commission (3-0)
• Dissolved Economic Development, Criminal Justice Oversight, and Status of Women advisory committees (3-0)
• Established new bylaws for multiple advisory committees including Wolf, Airport, and Roads (3-0)
• Proclaimed January 22, 2026, as Sanctity of Human Life Day and Respect for Life Day (3-0)

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review agenda items for the January 21 regular meeting and discuss administrative updates. The session includes reviews of calendars and committee reports.

• Review of agenda items for the January 21, 2026, BoC Regular Meeting
• Citizen Committee Nominations for Recording Secretary
• Executive Session regarding employment, labor negotiations, real property, exempt records, and litigation

The Board of Commissioners agreed to the reappointment of Cristian Mendoza-Ruvalcaba to the Public Health Advisory Board. Other business was procedural, including a review of the January 21 regular meeting agenda and calendars.

• Agreed to the reappointment of Cristian Mendoza-Ruvalcaba to the Public Health Advisory Board

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will deliberate on three orders involving agreements with Delta Air Lines, the Oregon Health Authority, and the Criminal Justice Commission.

• Scheduled Airline Operating Agreement and Terminal Building Lease with Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Order No. 4-26)
• Intergovernmental Security and Access Agreement No. 145890 with the Oregon Health Authority (Order No. 5-26)
• Grant Agreement No. JMD-27-10 with the State of Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (Order No. 6-26)

The Board of Commissioners approved a five-year operating agreement and terminal lease with Delta Air Lines for the Rogue Valley International Medford Airport. The Board also authorized a security agreement with the Oregon Health Authority and a grant for jail-based opioid use disorder treatment.

• Approved Consent Calendar (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 4-26 for Delta Air Lines five-year operating agreement and terminal lease (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 5-26 for Intergovernmental Security and Access Agreement with Oregon Health Authority (3-0)
• Approved Order No. 6-26 for Jail-Based Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Grant Agreement (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss comments on an environmental assessment and appoint a commissioner to a county committee. The meeting includes an executive session covering employment, labor, real property, and litigation.

• Order No. 3-26: Appointing Commissioner Rick Dyer to the County Wolf Advisory Committee
• Discussion of comments on the Scoping of the Douglas Fir Mortality Complex Environmental Assessment
• Executive session regarding employment and labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding litigation

The Board of Commissioners approved an appointment to a wolf advisory committee and a letter of comments regarding forest environmental assessments. The board also held a brief executive session regarding real property.

• Approved Order No. 3-26 appointing Commissioner Rick Dyer to the County Wolf Advisory Committee (3-0)
• Approved letter of comments on the Scoping of the Douglas Fir Mortality Complex Environmental Assessment (3-0)

Staff Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review agenda items for the January 14 regular meeting and discuss liaison responsibilities. The session includes a discussion on proclamations for the Sanctity of Human Life Day and Respect for Life Day. No public testimony will be received at this meeting.

• Discussion of a Proclamation for the Sanctity of Human Life Day and Respect for Life Day
• Discussion of Liaison Responsibilities
• Citizen Committee Nominations
• Executive Session regarding employee employment, labor negotiations, real property, and litigation

The Board agreed to appoint Travis Snyder to the Jackson County Planning Commission. Commissioners discussed changes to liaison assignments and a proclamation for Sanctity of Human Life Day and Respect for Life Day. No final votes were taken as orders will be prepared for future regular meetings.

• Agreed to appoint Travis Snyder to the Jackson County Planning Commission
• Agreed to prepare a Board Order for Sanctity of Human Life Day and Respect for Life Day for a future meeting
• Decided to implement changes to Board of Commissioners liaison assignments

AESD District

The Board appointed new leadership for the 2026 calendar year and approved the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approved December 17, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Appointed Rick Dyer as Chair (3-0)
• Appointed Randy Sparacino as Vice-Chair (3-0)

WCELED District

The board will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2026 calendar year. The meeting also includes a review of previous meeting minutes.

• Order No. LE-1-26: Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for Calendar Year 2026
• Approval of June 4, 2025 meeting minutes

Board Of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to appoint its leadership for the 2026 calendar year. The body will also consider an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Youth Authority.

• Order No. 1-26: Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for the Board of Commissioners for 2026
• Order No. 2-26: Intergovernmental Agreement No. 15547 between Jackson County and the Oregon Youth Authority

WCLD District

The Board of the White City Lighting District will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2026 calendar year. The board will also review minutes from a previous meeting.

• Order No. LD-1-26: Appointing a Chair and Vice-Chair for the Board for Calendar Year 2026
• Approval of June 4, 2025, meeting minutes

The Board appointed Rick Dyer as Chair and Randy Sparacino as Vice-Chair for the 2026 calendar year. The Board also approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025, meeting.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Appointed Rick Dyer as Chair and Randy Sparacino as Vice-Chair for 2026 (3-0)

LCRB Board

The Local Contract Review Board will meet to appoint its leadership for the 2026 calendar year. The board will also review minutes from the December 3, 2025, meeting.

• Order No. LC-1-26: Appointment of a Chair and Vice-Chair for Calendar Year 2026

The Local Contract Review Board appointed its leadership for the 2026 calendar year. The board also approved the minutes from the December 3, 2025, meeting.

• Approved Consent Calendar including Dec. 3, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Appointed Rick Dyer as Chair and Randy Sparacino as Vice-Chair for 2026 (3-0)

Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will review agenda items for the January 7 regular meeting. The session includes a discussion regarding a letter of concerns about the administrative response to incidents at the Talent Library branch.

• Discussion of a letter of concerns regarding the Talent Library branch
• Review of agenda items for the January 7, 2026, Regular Meeting
• Executive session regarding employee employment and labor negotiations
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding litigation and exempt records