Commissioners Face Light Agenda for Thursday Business Session
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners face a very light agenda
Thursday morning. There are no administrative actions listed in the published agenda. There will be requests and comments from citizens where each person will be given three minutes to speak on any topic related to Josephine County. The consent calendar contains minutes to approve from the Commissioner’s administrative work shop August 19th, their weekly business session on the 21st, the continued land use meeting on the 25th and the KAJO radio interview on the 26th. Incidentally, that interview is still posted on this stations website at kajo.com. Thursday’s Business Session begins at 10 a.m. in the Anne G. Basker Auditorium at 600 Northwest Sixth Street and will be streamed on the County’s website.
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ODF Warns of Thunderstorms and Potential Fires in Josephine and Jackson Counties
The Oregon Department of Forestry is reminding Josephine and Jackson County members to be alert for potential fires today. September is bringing a chance for thunderstorms across the majority of both counties today, along with the potential for triple digit temperatures and gusty winds. Lightning strikes can cause new fires, and all of these conditions can fuel their growth. As a result, the US National Weather Service Medford office has issued a Red Flag Warning for the eastern and southern borders of Jackson County and the southern portion of Josephine County from 1 - 9 p.m. today. A smaller chance for thunderstorms is present across the rest of both counties. The storms moving in this afternoon and evening are already active in central California this morning.
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Grants Pass City Council Discussed Community Improvements and More During Workshop
The Grants Pass City Council discussed and made decisions on their workshop agenda yesterday, while also scheduling further deliberation. The Council interviewed Alexis Smithee, Owner of Rogue Florists & Gifts, for the Historical Buildings and Sites Commission. She stressed the importance of keeping the historical aesthetic in our community while also serving the modern needs of businesses, helping them thrive. Next, Jason Canady with Public Works brought 3 different 5-year rate scenarios for water usage affecting both residential areas and businesses. The timeline for the scenarios could be expanded, should the council choose, to assist lower-income households. The Dimmick Railroad Crossing was next on the agenda. Presenter Wade Elliott discussed moving the Booth Street crossing to Dimmick, a move supporting the goal of infrastructure; creating efficiency in the transportation system and enhancing public safety. All councilors but one voted to move forward with the plan.
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