Josephine County public meetings in 2025
51 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
10 a.m. Appointment of County Commissioner
The Board of Commissioners will meet to fill a vacancy for Commissioner Position 1. The session includes interviews and the final appointment for the role.
- Interviews for Josephine County Commissioner Vacancy Position 1
- Appointment for Josephine County Commissioner Position 1
1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for an administration workshop to review department business. The session includes discussions on service contracts and several personnel requisitions for Public Works and the District Attorney's office.
- Xiologix.com contract for $49,438.62
- Oregon Youth Authority Intergovernmental Agreement No. 15549 for $27,550.29
- Personnel requisitions for Deputy District Attorney I and Cost Accounting Coordinator
- New temporary and permanent positions for Public Works
- Josephine County Airports Advisory Board Bylaws
10 a.m. Appointment of County Commissioner**CANCELED**
The meeting scheduled for December 30, 2025, to conduct interviews and appoint a person to Josephine County Commissioner Position 1 was canceled.
- Interviews for Josephine County Commissioner Vacancy Position 1
- Appointment for Josephine County Commissioner Position 1
10 a.m. Appointment of County Commissioner**CANCELED**
The meeting scheduled for December 29, 2025, to conduct interviews and appoint a Josephine County Commissioner for Position 1 was canceled.
10 a.m. Appointment of County Commissioner
The Board of Commissioners will meet to fill a vacancy for Commissioner Position 1. The session includes interviews and the formal appointment of a new member.
- Interviews for Josephine County Commissioner Vacancy Position 1
- Appointment for Josephine County Commissioner Position 1
11:30 a.m. Appointment of County Commissioner
The Board of Commissioners will meet to fill a vacancy for Commissioner Position 1. The session includes interviews and the formal appointment of a new member.
- Interviews for Josephine County Commissioner Vacancy Position 1
- Appointment for Josephine County Commissioner Position 1
10 a.m. Appointment of County Commissioner
The Board of Commissioners will meet to fill a vacancy for Commissioner Position 1. The session includes interviews and the subsequent appointment of a candidate.
- Interviews for Josephine County Commissioner Vacancy Position 1
- Appointment for Josephine County Commissioner Position 1
11 a.m. Commissioner and Elected Officials Meeting**CANCELED**
The Commissioner and Elected Officials Meeting scheduled for December 19, 2025, was canceled. The agenda had listed a discussion and appointment for Commissioner Position 1.
- Discussion regarding Commissioner Vacancy Position Number 1
- Appointment for Josephine County Commissioner Position 1
10 a.m. Appointment of County Commissioner
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to fill a vacancy for Commissioner Position 1. The session includes interviews and the subsequent appointment of a candidate.
- Interviews for Josephine County Commissioner Vacancy Position 1
- Appointment for Josephine County Commissioner Position 1
10 a.m. Appointment of County Commissioner
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will meet to fill a vacancy on the board. The session includes interviews and the formal appointment for Commissioner Position 1.
- Interviews for Josephine County Commissioner Vacancy Position 1
- Appointment for Josephine County Commissioner Position 1
9 a.m. Appointment of County Commissioner
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners is meeting to fill a vacancy. The session includes interviews and the formal appointment of a person to Commissioner Position 1.
- Interviews for Josephine County Commissioner Vacancy Position Number 1
- Appointment for Josephine County Commissioner Position Number 1
1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop
The Board of County Commissioners is holding an administration workshop to discuss legal updates, property offers, and various department expenditures. The body will review personnel changes and the 2026 weekly business session schedule.
- Offer to purchase County property on Winona Road (R302226)
- Databar invoice for $32,808.00
- Command Cloud Subscription Agreement for $29,865.50
- Motorola Radios purchase order for $53,332.15
- Metro Protections Services LLC contract for $12,000.00
1:30 p.m. General Discussion
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will meet to select an applicant for Commissioner Vacancy Position Number 1. The session also allows for the introduction of other matters for board consideration.
- Selection of applicant for Commissioner Vacancy Position Number 1
9 a.m. General Discussion
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will meet for a general discussion. The primary scheduled item is a discussion regarding the vacancy for Commissioner Position Number 1.
- Discussion of Commissioner Vacancy Position Number 1
10 a.m. Weekly Business Session***CANCELED***
The meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025, was canceled. The original agenda included a public hearing on library district annexations and administrative actions regarding 2026 meeting schedules and recreation fees.
- Public hearing: Annexation to Josephine County Community Library District (Order 2025-085) for 5.00 acres
- Board Order 2025-089: Rescheduling 2026 Regular Weekly Business Sessions
- Board Order 2025-086: Uniform procedure for setting recreation fees and setting a public hearing
1:30 p.m. County Administration Workshop **CANCELED**
The scheduled County Administration Workshop for December 9, 2025, was canceled. The provided agenda listed items for discussion including personnel actions and department contracts.
- Databar Invoice for $32,808.00
- Metro Protections Services LLC Contract for $12,000.00
- Request and Recommendation of Vehicle Purchases for Public Works
- Revision to IGA 15365A between Oregon Youth Authority and Juvenile Justice
- Board Order Number 2025-089 regarding rescheduling the 2026 Regular Weekly Business Session
1 p.m. Interviews and Appointment of County Commissioner(s) **CANCELED**
The meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025, to conduct interviews and appoint County Commissioner(s) was canceled.
3 p.m. General Discussion **CANCELED**
The General Discussion meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025, was canceled. The provided agenda is procedural and lists the session as canceled.
9 a.m. Administration Workshop
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a County Administration Workshop. The agenda consists of procedural items and potential matters introduced by the commissioners.
- Declaration of potential conflicts of interest
- Appointment of new commissioner or commissioners
10 a.m. Weekly Business Session
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The board is also considering several grant agreements and service contracts for victim assistance and treatment courts.
- Public hearing: Resolution No. 2025-043, Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
- Justice Reinvestment Program grant agreement with State of Oregon: $2,331,632.00
- Treatment Court grant agreements: $462,441.00 (Adult Drug Court), $311,295.00 (Family Treatment Court), and $63,955.00 (Mental Health Court)
- Victim Assistance Services contracts: $83,486.00 (Women’s Crisis Support Team) and $35,780.00 (Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance)
- Mobile Radio Replacement purchase request: $53,365.73
10 a.m. General Discussion
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hear presentations regarding several economic development funding requests. The board will consider requests for business retention, economic development, and community cleanup.
- Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce request for $5,000.00
- Patriot Solutions, LLC request for $125,00.00
- 2 Guys 1 Truck, LLC/Thrift Right Here 501C3 request for $68,145.00
- Toni Webb request for $50,000.00
1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop
The Board of Commissioners is conducting an administration workshop to review department business. The session includes discussions on various contract payments, personnel changes, and the management of solid waste and nuisance abatement.
- Mental Health Services Contract Payment of $372,646.80
- Four Precision Approach Engineering invoices totaling $321,096.51
- Knife River Materials invoice of $157,891.14
- Adapt for Outpatient and Peer Services Agreement amendment of $115,137.00
- Flock Safety invoice of $33,000.00
10:00 a.m. Continued Land Use Hearing
The Board of Commissioners is continuing a land use hearing regarding an appeal of a Planning Director's decision. The decision in question approved a Type II - Home Occupation for a boat manufacturing and fabrication business in a residential neighborhood.
- Appeal of Planning Director's decision for a Type II - Home Occupation boat manufacturing business
- Onsite visit of the property
- Deliberation at the Anne G. Basker Auditorium
1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will discuss various department business items and personnel actions. The meeting includes reviews of multiple service contracts, equipment purchases, and grant agreements.
- Justice Reinvestment Program grant agreement in the amount of $2,331,632.00
- Oregon Department of Forestry fire protection invoice for $281,824.34
- County Network Server purchase in the amount of $65,500.56
- Axon Car and Body Camera purchase in the amount of $61,662.00
- Fairgrounds fee change request
10 a.m. Weekly Business Session
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on updating the Rural Land Development Code regarding marijuana businesses and repealing annual compliance certificates. The board will also consider several landowner petitions for annexation into the Josephine County Community Library District.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-003 to create Chapter 19.998 regarding marijuana businesses
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-004 to repeal Chapter 5.35 regarding marijuana business annual compliance certificates
- Public hearing on six landowner petitions for annexation to the Josephine County Community Library District
- Consideration of 2025-2026 VOCA and CFA Non-Competitive Grant
- Adoption of fee schedules for Board of County Commissioners, Surveyor, Public Works, Recreation, Animal Shelter, and Public Health
10:00 a.m. Budget Committee Meeting
The Budget Committee will conduct a public review of the FY 2025-26 mid-year Supplemental Budget. The meeting includes a presentation by the Budget Officer and a period for public comment before the committee deliberates and votes on approval.
- Review and potential approval of the FY 2025-26 mid-year Supplemental Budget
1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop
The Board of Commissioners will discuss legal updates regarding BOLI cases and personnel policy. The workshop includes reviews of transit software renewals, solar proposals for bus stops, and various personnel actions.
- Urban Solar proposals for the Transit HUB Station and individual bus stops
- Subscription Agreement with QT Petroleum on Demand LLC for Airports
- Amendment No. 2 to the ODOT/MPO/Public Transportation Intergovernmental Agreement
- Ogletree Deakins contract extension
- BJA FY25 STOP School Violence Program Grant Application for the Sheriff's Office
8 a.m. Administration Workshop
The Board of Commissioners is holding an administration workshop to discuss department business. The session includes reviews of software renewals, facility invoices, and various personnel changes.
- Justice Systems by Long invoice for $155,371.00
- Pacific Power invoice for $37,286.23
- Managed Data Detection and Response Software Renewal invoice for $49,463.12
- Geographic Information System Service Software Renewal invoice for $29,785.00
- Secretary of State invoice for $11,936.00
10 a.m. Weekly Business Session
The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The Board will consider administrative actions, review public comments, and approve minutes from previous sessions.
- Approval of Josephine County Fair Board Minutes from August 12, 2025
- Approval of Josephine County Fair Board Minutes from September 16, 2025
- Approval of Weekly Business Session minutes from October 23, 2025
1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop
The Board of Commissioners will conduct an administration workshop to discuss legal updates, department business, and personnel actions. The session includes reviews of several service contracts, software renewals, and appointments to county committees.
- Knife River invoice for Airports in the amount of $1,768,747.10
- GIS software renewal invoice of $29,785.00 and data response software renewal of $49,463.12
- Quitclaim Deed with Dean Davis for County Real Property R301117 at Lower Grave Creek Rd.
- Contract for Personal Services with SESPE Consulting, Inc. for Forestry
- Appointments to the Rural Planning Commission and the Josephine County Mining Advisory Committee
10 a.m. Weekly Business Session
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will conduct first readings of two ordinances regarding marijuana business regulations. The board will also consider a payment to JB Steel and discuss county property.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-003 to update Rural Land Development Code and create Chapter 19.998 for marijuana businesses
- First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-004 to repeal Chapter 5.35 regarding marijuana business annual compliance certificates
- Payment of $112,630.48 invoice to JB Steel
- Discussion of county real property at 1798 SE N Street
1:30 p.m. General Discussion
The Board of Commissioners will review department invoices and a large number of personnel actions. The meeting includes the appointment of two Public Works Manager positions.
- Payment to Options Mental Health for $456,496.38
- Request to increase Snell & Wilmer legal spending limit to $20,000.00
- Public Works change orders for Knife River ($50,387.60) and M&M ($23,270.47)
- Appointment of Public Works Managers for Engineering, Roads, Operations and Fleet, and Administration, Budget, and Accounting
- Personnel actions for 28 positions including new hires and step increases
1:30 p.m. County Administration Workshop
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will discuss administrative items, including legal updates and department business. The session includes reviewing payments for mental health services and airport infrastructure. The board will also consider the approval of the Hugo Heights Plat Map.
- Payment of $1,068,012.20 to Options for Southern Oregon Mental Health Services
- JB Steel Invoice payment of $112,630.48 for Airports
- Hugo Heights Plat Map approval
- Grants Pass Sobering Center contract payment of $55,649.94
- M&M Services LLC invoice of $36,653.77 for Public Works
2 p.m. Land Use Hearing
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold a land use hearing. The board is considering an appeal of a Planning Director’s decision to approve a Type II Home Occupation for a boat manufacturing and fabrication business.
- Appeal of Planning Director's decision to allow boat manufacturing/fabrication in a residential neighborhood
10 a.m. General Discussion
The Board of Commissioners will discuss filling six vacant positions across various departments. The meeting also includes a review of 16 personnel actions, including promotions, step increases, and new hires.
- Personnel requisitions for an Interim Human Resources Director
- Personnel requisitions for two Public Works Manager positions
- Personnel requisitions for a Recreation Operations Manager, Deputy - Corrections, and Transit Operator
- Promotion of the Assistant Finance Director
- Reinstatement and re-hire of Sheriff's Department staff
10 a.m. Weekly Business Session
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will discuss uniform procedures for setting fees across several county departments. The board is also considering amendments to two Oregon Health Authority agreements and the sale of multiple properties from a September 2025 auction.
- Board Order No. 2025-074 regarding uniform procedure for setting fees for County, Surveyor, Public Works, Recreation, Animal Shelter, and Public Health
- Amendments No. 1 and 2 to Oregon Health Authority Intergovernmental Agreement No. 185816
- Amendment No. 2 to Oregon Health Authority Intergovernmental Agreement No. 170733
- Board Resolution No. 2025-037 regarding unused sick leave benefits for General Service Employees
- Quitclaim deeds and land sale contracts for properties on Oxyoke Road, Coyote Creek Rd, Lake Shore Drive, Lower Wolf Creek Road, Josephine Street, West Pickett Creek Road, Board Shanty Creek Road, and Lower Graves Creek Road
1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop
The Board of Commissioners will discuss legal updates regarding county real property and auction deeds. The workshop includes reviews of department contracts, personnel changes, and several large vendor payments.
- Knife River Materials invoice for $420,023.98
- Pacific Power invoice for $46,428.20
- Legal updates for county real property at 210 Tacoma
- Engineering services proposal for Schroeder Park
- Personnel actions including promotions and reclassifications across multiple departments
1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold an administration workshop to discuss legal updates and department business. The session includes reviews of real property leases and proposed fee changes across multiple departments.
- National Prescription Opiate Litigation updates
- Lease amendment for 700 NW Dimmick Street
- Proposed fee changes for multiple departments
- Lease agreement and tax exemption application for 1112 NE D Street
- Champagne Estates Plat Map
10 a.m. Weekly Business Session
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The Board will review the consent calendar and allow for citizen comments.
- Approval of minutes from September 15, 17, and 18, 2025
1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold an administration workshop to discuss legal updates and department business. The body will review the transfer of county roads to the City of Grants Pass and proposed fee changes across multiple departments.
- Order No. 2025-072 regarding transfer of county roads to the City of Grants Pass
- Proposed fee changes for multiple departments
- Mining lease application from American Mineral Research Inc. for St. Peter Mine Property
- Contract renewal with West Publishing Corporation
- Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Cave Junction for a Community Development Block Grant
10 a.m. Weekly Business Session
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider administrative actions regarding a prescription opiate litigation settlement and the Solid Waste Agency. The session includes a period for citizen comments and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Purdue Opioids Settlement (Ohio Case No. 1:18-op-45442-DAP; D.Or.Case No. 3:18-cv-520-MO)
- Solid Waste Agency administrative action
8:30 a.m. General Discussion
The Board of Commissioners will meet for a general discussion. The agenda includes a specific item regarding security and a period for other matters or announcements.
- Security discussion
1:30 p.m. General Discussion
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold a public consideration regarding a mining lease application. The discussion concerns the St. Peter Mine Property in Josephine County.
- Public consideration of American Mining Research, Inc. application for Mining Lease at St. Peter Mine Property
8 a.m. General Discussion
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a general discussion. The agenda consists of procedural items and general matters for consideration.
- Security
- Other matters for consideration by the board
1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold an administration workshop to discuss various department contracts and grants. The session includes reviews of agreements for mental health, housing coordination, and security services.
- Weyerhaeuser NR Company Seedling Contract
- Concierge Security Professional Services Contract
- Title V Grant for Women, Children and Families
- Agreement between Juvenile Justice and Kairos for Mental Health Services
- Opioid Settlement Funds 2026 Workplan and BCC Update Report
10 a.m. Weekly Business Session
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for the September 4, 2025, meeting. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.
- Approval of minutes from August 19, 21, 25, and 26, 2025
1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop
The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on national prescription opiate litigation and the Eight Dollar Mountain property. The body will also discuss department business regarding transit, community justice, and recreation.
- Purdue Opioids Settlement and remaining manufacturer settlements
- HVAC for 125 Ringuette Street
- ODOT Agreements No. 35901 and 35902 for Public Transit Division
- Contract for cleaning services with Dennis Howard
- 2025-27 Community Corrections Allotment Plan
9:30 a.m. KAJO Radio Interview
The Board of Commissioners is scheduled for a general discussion during a KAJO Radio interview. No formal votes or policy decisions are listed on the agenda.
- KAJO Radio Interview
2 p.m. Continued Land Use Hearing
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners is holding a continued land use hearing. The body is discussing proposed text amendments to create a new chapter of the county code regarding marijuana businesses.
- Proposed text amendments to Josephine County Code Title 19: Chapter 19.99B – Marijuana Businesses
1:30 p.m. Administration Workshop
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will meet for an administration workshop to discuss legal updates and department business. The session includes reviews of financial account authority and a telecommunications facility at 370 Bowhill Road.
- Resolution No. 2025-036 regarding assigning authority over financial accounts
- Power of Attorney for land use and development permits at 370 Bowhill Road
- Contract for Personal Services with Welcome Home Oregon, Inc.
- Oregon Health Authority Agreement No. 185816-0
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon State University 4H/Extension
10 a.m. Weekly Business Session
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the transfer of county roads to the City of Grants Pass and real property at 200 NW C Street. The board will also consider the sale of land at Garden Valley Way and transit service reductions.
- Public hearing on Board Order No. 2025-054: Transfer of jurisdiction over certain county roads to the City of Grants Pass
- Board Order No. 2025-067: Private sale of county land via Quitclaim Deed for Garden Valley Way, Grants Pass
- Discussion of County Transit Coordination Plan and transit service reductions
- Public hearing regarding County Real Property located at 200 NW C Street