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What your council decided in Shady Cove
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Shady Cove City Council: November 5, 2026
What’s coming up
- The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is November 19, 2026.
- A Veterans Celebration is scheduled at City Hall on November 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
- The next Planning Commission meeting date is listed as to be determined.
- The Council is to discuss how to rewrite the LSNP item for a December hearing.
- New business items on the agenda include Disbursement Request #5 for the Water Grant, Budget Committee recruitment, an audit review, a corrective action plan for the 2024 audit, City Administrator spending authority up to $25,000.00 for emergency use, and Fire Fuel Reduction Grants 2023.
How to weigh in
- Next meeting: This meeting: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6 PM, with a Zoom option. Next regular City Council meeting: November 19, 2026.
- For agenda items, submit your name, address and the agenda item on a comment card before the meeting starts. Stand to speak, state your name and address. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. For non-agenda items, submit your name, address and subject on the sign-in sheet before the meeting. The issue must have a city-wide impact and not be a personal issue. For ADA assistance, call the Planning Department at (541) 878-2225, 72 hours before the meeting.
Parts of this document were unclear in the text. See the official agenda.
Jackson County Board of Commissioners: September 30, 2026
What was decided
- Approved the Consent Calendar as presented. It included approval of minutes for the Sept. 8 work session, Sept. 9 regular meeting and Sept. 10 staff meeting. It also included Orders 241-26 through 248-26: appointments to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee, the Public Health Advisory Board and the Veterans' Advisory Committee; the reappointment of Chris Jacobsen to the Property Value Appeals Board Pool; the termination of Dr. Ryan Bair as a member of the Public Health Advisory Board; and authority for the Chair to execute a quitclaim deed in favor of Kristopher Price and Katelynn Price. (Vote as stated in the minutes: Those who voted aye: Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Sparacino, and Commissioner Dyer. Motion passed.)
- Approved Order No. 249-26, a services contract with Invictus Protection Agency LLC for armed security at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. (Vote as stated in the minutes: Those who voted aye: Commissioner Sparacino, Commissioner Roberts, and Commissioner Dyer. Motion passed.)
- Approved Order No. 250-26. It repeals Board Order Nos. 276-10 and 149-17. It authorizes the County Administrator, or designee, to execute lease or rental agreements that total $100,000 or less per year, can be ended by either party with 30 days' written notice (unless Oregon Revised Statute Chapter 90 prohibits that provision), and have been approved for legal sufficiency by County Counsel. (Vote as stated in the minutes: Those who voted aye: Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Sparacino, and Commissioner Dyer. Motion passed.)
- Approved Order No. 251-26, an order form with Spruce Health, Inc., so the county continues to use its secure messaging platform for Health and Human Services staff and clients. (Vote as stated in the minutes: Those who voted aye: Commissioner Sparacino, Commissioner Roberts, and Commissioner Dyer. Motion passed.)
- Approved Order No. 252-26, which sets a public hearing to receive public comment on the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. The Sheriff's Office applied jointly with the Medford Police Department. The funds would pay for equipment for both agencies. (Vote as stated in the minutes: Those who voted aye: Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Sparacino, and Commissioner Dyer. Motion passed.)
What’s coming up
- Public hearing on the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. The minutes say it is recommended for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium and by audio/videoconference.
How to weigh in
- Public comment on the use of the grant funds is part of the recommended November 4, 2026 hearing, at 9:30 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium and by audio/videoconference.
Shady Cove City Council: September 29, 2026
What was decided
- Council accepted the regular city council minutes of August 6, 2026. (Vote as stated in the minutes: 4-0)
- Council accepted the August 19, 2026 City Council meeting minutes. (Vote as stated in the minutes: 4-0)
- Council accepted the bills paid report for August 1 through September 9, 2026. (Vote as stated in the minutes: 4-0)
- Council appointed Art Stirling to the vacant city council position. The oath of office was given. (Vote as stated in the minutes: 4-0)
What’s coming up
- The next city council meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026. The October 1 meeting was cancelled for a planning presentation by LNSP with ODOT.
- The Planning Commission is scheduled to meet October 8.
- The City Administrator has a meeting with Jeff Ballard on October 13.
- Auditors are expected in Shady Cove in mid-October.
- The SOS Alarm item was tabled until the CIS grant is approved. The council will then readdress buying additional equipment.
- The City Administrator is requesting a budget committee meeting. The budget committee will need to recruit a few new members.
How to weigh in
- Next meeting: October 15, 2026 (time and place not stated)
Parts of this document were unclear in the text. See the official minutes.
Jackson County Board of Commissioners: September 23, 2026
What was decided
- The Board approved the Consent Calendar. It contained the minutes of the September 1 work session, the September 2 regular meeting, and the September 3 staff meeting. (Vote as stated in the minutes: Those who voted aye: Commissioner Sparacino and Commissioner Dyer.)
- The Board approved Order No. 237-26. It authorizes a subrecipient agreement with The National Network of Public Health Institutes, Inc., which will provide funds to Jackson County to reimburse allowable costs. (Vote as stated in the minutes: Those who voted aye: Commissioner Sparacino and Commissioner Dyer.)
- The Board approved Order No. 238-26. It authorizes a purchase order under an Oregon state contract with Gee Automotive Portland I, LLC dba Ron Tonkin Toyota for six pickup trucks for the Roads and Parks Department. (Vote as stated in the minutes: Those who voted aye: Commissioner Sparacino and Commissioner Dyer.)
- The Board approved Order No. 239-26. It authorizes Amendment No. 1 to the June 8, 2026 purchase order with Suttons Tire and Chain for Goodyear tires for the Roads and Parks Department. (Vote as stated in the minutes: Those who voted aye: Commissioner Sparacino and Commissioner Dyer.)
- The Board approved Order No. 240-26. It authorizes an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, and Jackson County. The agreement coordinates management of the Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team. (Vote as stated in the minutes: Those who voted aye: Commissioner Sparacino and Commissioner Dyer.)
How to weigh in
Meeting dates and public-comment details are on the official site.
Shady Cove City Council: August 19, 2026
What was decided
- The Council accepted the application of Cheryl Singleton for appointment as Mayor for the remainder of 2026. The motion was made by Councilor Nuckles and seconded by Council President Mitchell. (Vote as stated in the minutes: 3-1)
What’s coming up
- Applications for the vacant City Council seat will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on September 16, 2026.
- The regular City Council meeting scheduled for September 3, 2026 is cancelled. Regular meetings resume September 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
How to weigh in
- Next meeting: September 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. (the September 3 meeting is cancelled). The place is not stated.
Parts of this document were unclear in the text. See the official minutes.