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The votes came during the administrative workshop after presentations by Community Justice Director Michael Hyde and staff. The board also directed staff to move several building-safety and public-health invoice items to the weekly business session (WBS) for additional public input.

Why it matters: The contracts fund ongoing juvenile diversion and residential services, pay for polygraph and treatment services used by community corrections, and sustain transit operations. Together they affect program capacity, county budgets and several state grant relationships.

What the board approved
- Juvenile justice: the board approved an amendment to the county's Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) basic and diversion services contract (agreement ending \"25\") for the 2025-27 biennium, continuing funding to support community supervision and diversion programming (not to exceed $405,062 as described in staff presentation). The board also approved a separate OYA amendment for evidence-based services and barrier/treatment reimbursements (amount cited in staff remarks: $36,300). Both motions passed on roll call, 3-0.
- Residential services (Turning Point): the board approved Amendment No. 2 to the county's residential services contract that continues OYA placements funding for the Turning Point program (staff stated a not-to-exceed amount of $1,703,177). Motion approved, 3-0.
- Personal-service contracts for community-justice programming: the board approved a multi-year (to 06/30/2027) contract with Jay Snodgrass to provide batterer-intervention curriculum and group treatment (contract not to exceed $108,000), and approved three personal-service polygraph provider contracts (two individual providers and one contract with Danelle Bennett, combined not-to-exceed amounts described in packet: $60,000 for one provider; another provider similarly approved). The board also approved an increase to a secure-treatment personal-services contract with Raine \"Rocky\" Vasquez, raising that contract from $15,000 to $17,000 to expand gender- and offense-specific groups in the jail. All motions carried, roll call 3-0.
- Transit contracts: the board approved two agreements with Southern Oregon Aspire for stop cleaning and trash pickup (service and rate details in transit packet) and approved a multi-year service agreement with Spare (real-time vehicle location, trip planning and mobile fare options) at approximately $30,000 per year as presented. Motions carried, 3-0.
- County investment policy: the board readopted Josephine County's investment policy (staff and the newly appointed county treasurer presented the document and recommended readoption to maintain current investment guidance). Motion carried, roll call 3-0.

Tabled or moved for further review
- Building-safety intergovernmental agreements with Medford and the Oregon Building Codes Division were discussed; commissioners requested more review and public input and directed staff to bring the items to the next weekly business session.
- An invoice for the Oregon Coalition of Local Health Officials (CLO) was also moved to the WBS so the public could comment on county membership and the cost allocation.

Votes at a glance (formal roll-call outcomes recorded in the meeting):
- OYA basic/diversion continuation (agreement ending in \"25\") — approved 3-0.
- OYA evidence-based services amendment (amount $36,300) — approved 3-0.
- Turning Point residential amendment No. 2 (not to exceed $1,703,177) — approved 3-0.
- Jay Snodgrass personal-services contract (batterer-intervention; not to exceed $108,000) — approved 3-0.
- Polygraph provider personal-services agreements (two providers; one with Danelle Bennett) — approved 3-0.
- Amendment to secure-treatment contract with Raine \"Rocky\" Vasquez (increase to $17,000) — approved 3-0.
- Aspire transit cleaning/trash agreements — approved 3-0.
- Spare service (real-time arrival, trip planning, mobile fare) agreement — approved 3-0.
- Readoption of county investment policy — approved 3-0.

What commissioners said: Commissioners asked for shorter contract terms in some IGAs, questioned CPI escalators in multi-year software agreements and requested a WBS briefing where public comment is available on select items (building-safety IGAs, CLO invoice). Community Justice Director Michael Hyde explained the purpose of the OYA funds, described Turning Point operations and laid out how polygraph and treatment contracts support supervision and evidence-based care.

What happens next: Staff will finalize the approved contracts, provide exhibit A materials requested for the assessment-mapping grant and place several items on the next weekly business session agenda for public comment. Community Justice and Transit staff said they would proceed with executed agreements and program implementation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Administration Workshop","oneSentenceSummary","The Josephine County Board of Commissioners on July 22 approved a package of community justice contracts and amendments, two transit vendor agreements and readopted the county's investment policy.","taxTitle","Josephine County, Oregon","taxId",48731,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6505078,"County delays decision on forestry building roof after receiving bids; commissioners ask for site visit",484,221000,705000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5444879-5fc2721336e7ea97c6e811f985e50115&start=221&end=705","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5444879-5fc2721336e7ea97c6e811f985e50115/thumbnail_221000.jpg","/articles/6505078/Josephine-County/Oregon/County-delays-decision-on-forestry-building-roof-after-receiving-bids-commissioners-ask-for-site-visit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6505078-008362a185bbb14bd683c104f6728ebf/orig.mp4?Expires=1773567220&Signature=Bd9VNFBtDcdQaF7xfSl5GtkEc1efVO4YUUjfOxZ7Z8qWDhs9Ofi6dAWOKl8atytoq9uxgfz1f1GMcIuVYZ5aWCTz4jdwvo7qtuixFhhLTPncnRREHlPg1lInekArDcw8Y0D3WTa46184LSXzRTOHmJjorclrR2gQOt0F3t62CLCZzSSO8J2UXnDB2sy0I1~-RMJVotbb3OShQvhU8rCVS7hOjYY1VjgparLBkOEFXTJakae8qe7daiIdaHpsB6lDg5-ZakWeTfmoW57SikWbwehvrrocTwZAiW1ttCqR~aRs72c1dfTAIqe13zc1QpROu6sO91TqMsfwbljULqIIGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Josephine County commissioners on July 22 deferred a decision on roof work for the county building at 125 Ringette, which houses the forestry department and the park shop.

Lede — Recreation Director Martin presented two contractor recommendations: (1) a full membrane roof replacement (thermoplastic polyolefin product) with a 20-year manufacturer warranty and a 10-year workmanship warranty; and (2) a PolyBright 90 silicone coating applied over the existing roof, which would be less invasive, carries a 15-year manufacturer warranty and a two-year workmanship warranty. Both contractors estimated roughly a week to perform work; start dates ranged from mid-August to mid-September.

Nut graf — Contractors recommended addressing the entire roof due to age and extent of deterioration; the coating option would extend the current roof's life by an estimated 10 to 20 years but would not expose the underlying structure. Commissioners expressed concern that hidden structural damage might be revealed only after a full replacement begins, and they asked for time to review bids and perform an on-site inspection.

Board action — Without objection the commissioners tabled the item for two weeks to allow commissioners to review written bids and, if desired, visit the site. Staff said the contractor schedules may be constrained, and the county will relay timing to bidders.

Ending — Recreation staff will request the item be placed on the agenda two weeks hence and will coordinate any site visits commissioners request. If structural damage is discovered during removal, staff told the board additional work may be required and would be brought back for approval.","Recreation director presented two bids for a roof at 125 Ringette (forestry/park shop building) — full membrane replacement (20-year manufacturer warranty) and a PolyBright 90 silicone coating (15-year warranty, less invasive). Commissioners voted to table the item for two weeks to allow review and an on-site inspection.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6505083,"Josephine County OKs public-health hours change; question raised over health-officials membership fee",406,2022000,2428000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5444879-5fc2721336e7ea97c6e811f985e50115&start=2022&end=2428","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5444879-5fc2721336e7ea97c6e811f985e50115/thumbnail_2022000.jpg","/articles/6505083/Josephine-County/Oregon/Josephine-County-OKs-public-health-hours-change-question-raised-over-health-officials-membership-fee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6505083-77764d3e92e9dbb5523dd081a14b0480/orig.mp4?Expires=1773567220&Signature=lupHsmedoYRJ6Njx~snkDeWtVloLHyG-9a2XSgQ4DgyiKf9WVOqhICB7J2gFP1hX4mYmEP8vBPdTmI60Az0n2mPIAnoAktRULR1~yul45wMI4ymo3xZxUvj~5BRNO8ZcZmx07L4FofBkdHf585tyR07lNAyA12isgCta1RlUDGcAmqr3qvz8uZWSymvvkWA60frCcT9oYvxAtpsy~iik7TRdnKNJ~SAlFswO6dEd6rJnmQrJIJD8Eh3-EKpiIC~thLdaitYJ0Y6EiHX0Fb~MFnl3ytKSEygABoq56Zb7Ad1aSPcpzjk~kToSKFo8pd-d3RsmTEDrL9086GU4W1FQ-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Josephine County Board of Commissioners on July 22 directed public-health staff to restore operating hours that align with community demand after a written request from Public Health Director (interim) Caitlin Fredrickson.

Lede — The board agreed without objection to let Public Health set hours that better match community needs, including additional evening appointment availability for programs such as WIC; the change excludes the animal shelter and the jail clinic, which maintain separate schedules.

Nut graf — Public-health staff told the board their data show low appointment use on Friday afternoons and higher demand in the 4:30–6:00 p.m. window. Commissioners said restoring evening hours would help clients who work or who must pick up children from care, and they asked Public Health to notify the county office of the new hours.

Details — Fredrickson said clinic no-shows are high at Friday afternoons and that evening appointments allow working clients to attend, increasing program completion and required measurements for children. Environmental health inspections and the jail clinic were clarified as separate programs with different schedules.

Oregon Coalition of Local Health Officials invoice — Commissioners separately reviewed an $11,000 annual invoice from the Oregon Coalition of Local Health Officials and asked staff for more information on (1) how long Josephine County has been a member, (2) how the annual fee is calculated, and (3) what specific services the membership provides. Commissioner Barnett and others said they want public input; the board moved the CLO invoice to the next weekly business session for discussion and possible action.

Ending — Public-health staff were directed to adopt the requested hours and to inform the commissioners' office of the final schedule. Staff also committed to follow up with information about the CLO membership term and fee structure prior to the WBS discussion.","Public health director requested restored hours to better match community needs; board directed staff to adopt the hours. Commissioners asked for more detail and public input on a separate $11,000 invoice from the Oregon Coalition of Local Health Officials (CLO) and moved that item to the weekly business session.","actionData","errors"]

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