Neil Burgess

The agenda for the session includes the declaration of potential conflicts of interest, and various department business items. Department business covers Finance, including the Economic Development Application Process and a resolution adjusting the County Budget. Public Works items involve a Personal Services Contract with M&M Services LLC, a WECO Invoice, and initiating proceedings to legalize a portion of Cave Camp Road. The Recreation agenda features contract and easement agreements related to Whitehorse Park, specifically with Pacific Power and ER Electric Services. Board business focuses on the reappointment to the Josephine County Law Enforcement Service District Advisory Committee.

The session included discussions and actions on several operational matters. Key agenda items involved approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the US Marshal Service for housing federal detainees, which included a request to increase the per diem reimbursement rate. In department business, an amendment was agreed upon to extend a contract with Options for Southern Oregon for Mental Health Prevention Treatment Services. For facilities, an amendment providing additional funding for the Courthouse Improvement project was noted. Finance discussions covered the choice between SRS payments or actual Timber receipts, the establishment of a Surplus Proceeds from Tax Foreclosed Properties Fund, and the approval of an Economic Development Request for the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce concerts in the park. Board business concluded with the agreement to pay the Association of Oregon Counties dues.

Key discussions during the workshop included the appointment of the Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026, with the Acting Chair being determined by alphabetical order of surname due to an impasse. The board reviewed and approved several financial items, including an invoice from Ryder Election Services for ballot preparation, the IME-27-05 Grant Agreement for illicit marijuana enforcement, a contract with Xiologix.com for IT system maintenance, an Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon Youth Authority for juvenile case expungement funding, and an Intergovernmental Grant Agreement with Oregon Health Authority for medical equipment. The board also approved a Reciprocal Road Right of Way Agreement and the renewal of the Swiftly Contract for transit services. The Airports Manager provided an update on runway extension completion, new light installations, hangar leases, and reported a 129% revenue growth, noting that only $1.2 million of the $3 million line of credit had been utilized. Finally, the board approved personnel requisitions and the draft bylaws for the Josephine County Airports Advisory Board. A matter regarding the conference room layout was also noted.

The agenda for the County Administration Workshop included several key items. Department business involved discussions on a contract with Xiologix.com, an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Oregon Youth Authority, an update from the Airports department, and multiple personnel requisitions across District Attorney and Public Works departments. Board business focused on the Josephine County Airports Advisory Board Bylaws.

The agenda for the session included discussions regarding the consideration of dismissal or discipline of, or hearing complaints or charges brought against, the Board Administrative Secretary. This item was scheduled for both the initial Open Session and a subsequent Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(b) for cases where the public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent does not request an open hearing.