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Josephine County commissioners approve easement, coordination letters and multiple personnel, planning and facility items
Summary
At the March 10, 2026 workshop the Josephine County Board of Commissioners approved an underground easement for T‑Mobile at 370 Bowhill Rd., Federal Land Use Coordination letters, three BOLI case recommendations, Williams appeal findings, personnel requisitions and two facility rentals; several operational items were discussed but not decided.
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners met in workshop session on March 10, 2026, and approved a package of operational and legal actions, including an underground right‑of‑way easement for T‑Mobile West, LLC at 370 Bowhill Road and a set of Federal Land Use Coordination letters.
County Counsel Wally Hicks and Property Manager Helene Lulich presented the T‑Mobile easement request so the carrier could install a separate underground power and communications line on county property that already hosts two cell towers. Commissioner Colene Martin moved to approve the easement; Commissioner Gary Richardson seconded the motion. On roll call the board voted Richardson — yes; Martin — yes; Smith — yes. Motion carried 3–0.
The board approved Federal Land Use Coordination letters after discussion about notifying state representatives as well as federal agencies. Commissioner Ron Smith said he believed coordinated outreach…
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