Public Comment Dominates Brief Board of Commissioners Business Session
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners made quick work of its weekly business session this morning that contained no action items.
The Board opened the meeting with Requests and Comments from Citizens, with several people taking the three-minute opportunity to address issues pertaining to Josephine County.
Two Williams residents complained about the Board's decision not to approve the sale of the Pipe Fork property. Most of the $2.32 million that had been raised to facilitate the purchase of the 320-acre property was lost when the sale was not approved before the funding deadline.
Two other residents expressed concerns about the pending removal of the 80-year-old Pomeroy Dam in the Illinois Valley. Commissioners Herman Baerschiger and John West told them they have been in contact with US Representative Cliff Bentz about the dam removal. They suggested contacting local lawmakers on the issue.
In other comments, a "Mr. Fitch" complained about "unethical conduct" by the Sheriff's Office and said the Board will be questioned under a federal tort claim, a woman praised the Board for its efforts to have the swiped swine pens returned to the Fairgrounds and another woman expressed her support for local firefighters.
Under the Consent Calendar, the Board approved the plat map for the SSPX Elk Crossing Development.
Posted on 7/24/24 11:25AM by Sam Marsh
