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Board directs staff to refine county security assessment; Commissioner Barnett to lead cross-department group
Summary
The board reviewed a comprehensive, confidential county security assessment and agreed to have County Counsel Hicks refine the scope with input from IT and facilities. Commissioners designated Commissioner Barnett to lead an oversight group to tailor the assessment to county needs.
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners discussed a confidential security assessment and directed staff to narrow its scope and work with internal departments before pursuing a full assessment.
The packet contained a response to an RFP and an assessment proposal described by staff as comprehensive and costly. Board members emphasized the need to avoid revealing sensitive security details in open session and to avoid unnecessary or excessive work that duplicates existing county capabilities.
Commissioner Barnett — who originally raised the matter — agreed to lead a small oversight group to work with County Counsel Hicks, IT Director Sellers and Facilities Director Johnson. Board members asked that the group evaluate which elements of the proposal are relevant, identify whether the county’s in‑house IT program covers some items and determine whether physical security items merit outside review. Counsel Hicks and Director Sellers said they will participate. The board also asked staff to consider other vendors and to refine the scope so the assessment fits county needs and budget.
No procurement decision was made; the board’s direction was to assemble the internal group, review the assessment, and return with a refined scope or recommendations about next steps.
