APPROVED ON APRIL 8, 2015
BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AT THE WEEKLY BUSINESS SESSION
General Discussion: March 17, 2015
9: 00
a. m.—
BCC Conference Room
Commissioners Cherryl Walker
and
Simon G. Hare( Commissioner Heck
was unavailable);
Linda McElmurry, Recorder
Vice Chair Cherry) Walker called the meeting to order at 9: 01 a.m.
1.
State of Oregon Scenic Bikeways( Bowen)
Jon Bowen, Grants Pass Tourism presented and reviewed Exhibit A, an application for the Applegate Valley Loop
bike route to be considered as an official scenic bikeway. He felt this program would help the region as the
Travel Oregon site is well promoted. The Bikeways committee also supports this route through the wine region.
He requested a letter of support from the Board to include in the application. The Board agreed to sign a letter
of support and directed staff to create it and put it in their signature folder.
2.
Other( ORS 192. 640( 1) ". . .
notice shall include a list of the principal subjects anticipated to be considered at the meeting,
but this requirement shall not limit the ability of a governing body to consider additional subjects.")
Legal Counsel submitted Exhibit B for review and signature. It is an agreement between the Board and the Board
of the 911 agency agreeing to implement the policy they have adopted which identifies which air ambulance
should
be dispatched based
on
the geographical location of the patient.
Commissioner Hare agreed with the
policy and said he felt the Board should create a press release saying the County was not making the policy but
the
recommendation
actually
made
counsel
for the 911 agency
and
outlining the benefits.
if it doesn' t
work, mediation
Wally said he will present the memo to Jack Davis,
is the next step. The Board agreed that proximity
should equate to most timely response.
Commissioner Hare said in the North East part of the state they are holding an aggregate and mineral summit
and the Mining Advisory Committee has recommended holding a summit here in June or July. They would like to
try and bring the state legislators down and discuss what can be done under the current law. Commissioner
Walker wanted to ensure that this would be different than the summit held by the City last year. Commissioner
Hare will have Dennis Dickson address the Board when Commissioner Heck is back.
Commissioner Hare briefed the Board on the single point of access progress saying he met with Kirk Brust, Court
and they agree there are some facility limitations.
If they go forward with the current plan it
would abandon the elevator and stair well in the justice building and there would be other constraints, such as
Administrator
ingress and egress for wheelchairs in the hallway. He said Kirk has acknowledged they might not be ready for this
funding cycle. Commissioner Hare felt they need an evaluation from a structural security expert. Commissioner
Walker said she has asked how much it would cost to put a glass door in the hallway for Legal Counsel.
After a short discussion, staff was instructed to begin the process to create a temporary committee to plan the
centennial commemoration.
The meeting adjourned at 9: 42 a. m.
EXHIBITS
A
Bike Route Application
B
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Most Important Features for a State Designated Scenic Bikeway
Does your proposed route have ALL ten items?
STATE
PARKS
Nature
HISTORY
Discovery
1.
Natural scenery with dramatic and diverse views of mountains, forests or deserts, wildlife, lakes
and rivers.
2.
Human- made scenery with multiple opportunities to experience a variety of points of interest
such as buildings, heritage sites, or expansive agricultural landscapes.
3.
Pleasing sounds such as birds, the sound of quiet, moving water, or a vibrant downtown that
adds to the experience of the ride.
4.
Pleasing smells—such as fresh air, the scent of greenery or trees. Think of all the pleasing smells
you notice on a bike but probably miss in a car.
5.
Road conditions that are in good enough shape to qualify for one of the best rides in Oregon.
Gravel routes can be considered!)
6.
Roads with light vehicle traffic and not many large trucks.
7.
Riding space with a shoulder or bike lane, a paved path or traffic is so light that there is little
need for separation.
8.
9.
Strong road jurisdiction support including support from 41111.
Forest Service, and BLM. The application must contain letters of support.
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ODOT,
A dedicated local proponent group who is willing and available to put time and energy into
designing the best route, which includes engaging local businesses, inventorying the signs,
working with the tourism groups and sustaining the route over time.
10. A diverse proponent group, which ideally is made up of cyclists, tourism representatives,
government representatives and
business
owners.
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Route Evaluation Form Scenic Bikeway Criteria
Route Characteristics
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Moderate:
5 Points
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Minimal:
3 Points
2 Points
1 Point
Natural Qualities
The route offers multiple
opportunities for viewing natural
qualities with a high degree of
The
variation,
variation,
qualities with
strong contrast, unique
dramatic settings and
shapes,
unusual combinations of
route offers moderate
opportunities
shapes,
interesting
The route offers minimal
for viewing natural
some degree of
strong contrast,
dramatic
opportunities for viewing
natural qualities with little
unique
degree of variation, strong
settings and
contrast, unique shapes,
unusual combinations of
landforms, color, vegetation,
wildlife, bodies of water, etc.
interesting landforms,
vegetation, wildlife,
dramatic settings and unusual
color,
bodies
combinations of interesting
of
landforms, color, vegetation,
wildlife, bodies of water, etc.
water, etc.
Human- made Qualities
The route offers multiple
The
opportunities to view, visit and/ or
opportunities to view, visit and/ or
experience a
experience
interest
of points of
variety
buildings,
such as
agricultural
human-
The route offers minimal
opportunities to view, visit
and/ or experience humanmade qualities of interest. The
made
qualities of interest. The route
structures, objects, sites, heritage
sites, whole
route offers moderate
may intersect sub- divisions or
forms of block and strip
districts or expansive
landscapes.
route travels through
other
development for distances
of
subdivisions or other forms of
less
block and strip development
than 2 miles.
for distances of 2 miles or
greater.
Sensory Qualities
Most
of
the route offers
engaging variety
experiences
of
Some
an
sensory
including
the
route offers a
Large portions of the route
travel through areas that are
variety of sensory
experiences. Some portions of the
a mix of
pleasant sounds, odors and
of
moderate
tactile
drab, noisy and smelly.
route may travel through areas
opportunities.
that are drab, noisy and smelly.
Route Conditions
Best:
5 Points
Moderate:
3 Points
4 points
Minimal:
2 Points
1 Point
Route Surface
Smooth surface. Surface
Smooth surface,
regularly maintained
debris.
cracking. Surface generally
clear of debris.
clear of
with some
Rough surface or surface in need
of serious repair. Debris
frequently encountered.
Traffic Volume
Include subjective rating and
traffic counts where
Motor vehicle traffic volume is
actual
moderate with some
available.)
trucks.
large
Motor vehicle traffic volume is
high consisting of large trucks
and cars.
Motor vehicle traffic volume is
low with few or no large trucks.
Traffic Speeds ( posted
The posted and
limit
are
actual speed
low; less than 30
mph.
& actual )
The
posted and actual speed
limit
are moderate;
40- 45
The posted and actual speed
limit are above 55- 65 mph.
mph
Route Separation
Bicyde traffic is
vehicle traffic
path,
separated
by
bike lane,
from
a separate
or wide
Bicycle traffic is separated
from vehicle traffic by a
There is little separation
between bicycle and vehicle
moderate shoulder.
traffic.
shoulder.
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March. 11, 2015
To:
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From: Darcy Englen
Chairman of Grants Pass/Josephine County
Bikeways and Walkways Committee
At the March 10th Bikeways and Walkways Committee meeting we unanimously supported
the submission of a local rides to the Oregon Scenic Bikeways Program it is the:
Applegate
Valley Loop —Great loop around Applegate Valley with farms, vineyards,
parks and mostly flat route.
Southern Oregon has so much to offer and these two rides are only a start of the great
rides in the area. We have abundant wildlife, quiet roads, better weather and the same
beautiful Oregon that the rest of the state enjoys!
Please let us know how we can help in this process.
Sincerely,
cc:
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dnzeamsn. com
541) 218- 1593
Lora Glover
Parks &
City
of
Community Development Dir.
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Judge Mark R. Webb
Commissioner Scott W. Myers
Commissioner Boyd Britton
January 25, 2011
Alexandra Phillips
Bicycle Recreation Coordinator
725 Summer Street NE, Ste. C
Salem, OR 97301- 0792
RE: Wild West Scenic Bikeway
Dear Oregon State Scenic Bikeway Committee,
The Grant County Court continues to support The Wild West Scenic Bikeway that loops in and
about Grant County. It will pass Prairie City, Austin Junction, Galena, Long Creek, Monument,
Kimberly, Dayville, Mount Vernon and John Day. It will include Grant County Road 20 that
runs along the Middle Fork of the John Day River, from the new Bates State Park to State
Highway 395.
The Scenic Bikeway will help increase tourism and recreation in the area and have a positive
economic impact on area businesses. It will also expose people from outside the county to other
new and exciting recreational opportunities as well as provide bikers with some of the best
scenery and biking experiences to be found anywhere.
Sincerely,
Mark R. Webb
Grant County Judge
201 S. Humbolt St, Ste 280 Canyon City OR 97820 Phone 541- 575-0059 Pax 541-575-0065
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support for the Three Sisters Scenic Bikeway Application and designation. In addition to the
economic benefits of bicycle tourism, 01) 01 believes that promoting bicycling has positive
health and transportation benefits as well. Tourism in Central Oregon encourages healthy
lifestyles, and encouraging bicycling has the potontial to reduce vehicular trips on the
highway system.
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Willamette Valley and Central Oregon. Ploasc Int us know if there is any way we can be of
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
JOSEPHINE COUNTY,
a
Political Subdivision
of
the State
of
Oregon ("
County"),
and the 9- 1- 1
AGENCY, an intergovernmental agency established per ORS 401. 710 et seq, acting by and through its
Intergovernmental Board
of
Directors, (" Agency"),
hereby agree as follows:
WHEREAS, the Josephine County Emergency Medical Services Treatment Protocols, Section
7. 4, authorizes the use of air- medical helicopter transport for patients with time- critical injuries or
illnesses, and
WHEREAS, on January 29, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners for Josephine County, a
governing body, unanimously adopted Resolution 2015-006, which urged the Josephine County 9- 1- 1
Agency to adopt a policy that prescribes the dispatch of air ambulance services solely on the basis of
proximity to the incident scene rather than on some other preferential basis, and
WHEREAS,
ambulance
to the
on
February
patient,"
17, 2015 the 9- 1- 1 Board
approved
the
adoption of, " the
closest air
protocol that its advising physician, Martin P. Hill, M. D. had issued, and
WHEREAS, the 9- 1- 1 Agency has instead implemented a system of air ambulance company
rotation, and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2015, Dr. Hill issued a letter to the 9- 1- 1 Board which called for the
closest air ambulance protocols, without a system of company rotation, to be implemented no later than
8: 00am on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, and
WHEREAS, ORS 403. 160( 1) requires that all disputes between a governing body and a 9- 1- 1
jurisdiction must be mediated if a dispute cannot be resolved in accordance with a written agreement,
now, therefore,
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners and the 9- 1- 1 Agency, acting by and through its
Board, formally agree that the 9- 1- 1 Agency shall immediately implement a protocol of calling for the
closest air ambulance service, when applicable pursuant to Section 7. 4 of the EMS protocols, and shall
not at any time adhere to a protocol that is based on a system of rotating between provider companies.
JOSEPHINE COUNTY
9- 1- 1 Agency
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Cherryl Walker, Vice- Chair
Liaison to the 9- 1- 1 Board
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Memorandum of Understanding
Jim Polk, Chair
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