Commissioners approve multiple property actions, direct response to bank demand letter and schedule library feasibility hearing

The Board of County Commissioners handled several property and finance matters at the March 3 administration workshop.

On an auctioned parcel on New Hope Road, the board accepted a full-cash $6,000 offer after a motion by Commissioner Colene Martin, seconded by Commissioner Gary Richardson; the motion passed on a roll-call vote 3-0.

County Real Property Manager Helene Lulich explained a quitclaim deed for property at 12100 Redwood Hwy, Grants Pass (Board Order No. 2025-046) to Anthony and Dawn Boult; the board approved execution of the deed. Lulich also briefed Board Order No. 2026-005 concerning sale of county land remaining unsold after a sheriff’s auction (Winona Rd, R302226) and said proceeds from that sale will go to the county surplus fund; that item will move to the next weekly business session for formal action.

On a separate financial/legal matter, Mr. Hicks explained the county received a demand letter from Evergreen Bank related to a previously approved economic development payment; Treasurer Dustin Calvo provided the background and the board directed staff to respond that the county does not consider itself liable for the funding.

The board also received a petition to withdraw from the Josephine County Community Library District that meets the requirements for a feasibility hearing; the board directed staff to schedule the public hearing to determine whether the property can be served by the district.

Additionally, the board approved a $90,000 disbursement to the City of Cave Junction for splash park upgrades as required by a prior resolution, and appointed Commissioner Gary Richardson as the county liaison to Worksource Oregon without objection.