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GP Board of Commissioners to Discuss Transfer of County Roads, Library, and More

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The Josephine County Commissioners will discuss a county road transfer, the library, and more during their Tuesday workshop. Legal Counsel will provide updates regarding the transfer of jurisdiction over county roads to the City of Grants Pass, the Library, a Cave Junction intergovernmental agreement, and a listing agreement for Dimmick Campus. Updates will also cover the American Medical Response Rate Increase, a contract renewal with the West Publishing Corporation for Legal Counsel and District Attorney Access, the case of Marion County v. Tina Kotek, and amendments to Oregon Health Authority Agreements. The Commissioners will then hear from the District Attorney, Sheriff's Office, Treasurer, Community Corrections, Human Resources, and the Finance Department. ...Read more

Ribbon Cutting Tuesday for First Dual-Branded Applebee's and IHOP in Grants Pass

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The Siyavoush Soleimani Group is set to open their first dual-branded restaurant in Grants Pass on Tuesday. The Applebee's and IHOP located at 250 NE Agness Ave., is opening its doors September 23rd. It will offer guests IHOP’s world-famous pancakes and breakfast offerings, along with Applebee’s fan-favorite boneless wings, burgers, and appetizers, all under one roof. The Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce and the Siyavoush Soleimani Group will host a special ribbon cutting ceremony with fun giveaways and a free meal raffle for the first 100 guests tomorrow at 9 a.m. All are welcome to join the event and be among the first to visit the new restaurant. ...Read more

Latest Library Lease Draft Classifies Roof Replacement Costs as Rent

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Legal Counsel Wally Hicks released an updated library lease Friday afternoon to be considered by the Board of Commissioners and Library District. In a release regarding the lease draft, Hicks reports the payment that the library agreed to make to the county towards replacement of the roof would now be classified as rent. The total payment amount for five years would be $27,687. Pre-payment on the total rent is $20,424. Annual payments due will be $1,453. The county will continue to be responsible for replacement of the roof. The termination clause remains, saying if the lease isn't carried out, the defaulting party would be notified 30 days in advance if there was intent to terminate. ...Read more

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