MINT Issues Statement Regarding Parker’s Place Village
MINT, the Mobile Integrative Navigation Team, has withdrawn from lease negotiations with Elk Island Trading Group, LLC, and will conclude its current arrangement for Parker’s Place Village on October 15th, 2026. According to a release from MINT, this decision follows an extended period of discussion regarding the terms under which MINT would lease the Parker’s Place Village property and manage shelter operations. The parties were unable to reach mutually workable terms for both organizations. The property and all shelter operations have been, and will remain, with Elk Island Trading Group, LLC. MINT will continue to provide inclement weather shelters, as well as navigation services and case management through the MINT Navigation Center and mobile navigation throughout the community. These services will remain available to individuals residing at Parker’s Place Village, and those in the community without a safe place to stay. In addition, MINT will continue coordinating breakfast Monday through Friday and lunch seven days a week for all 150 Parker’s Place Village residents.
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Attorneys Advised, Property Business to Proceed Following Executive Session
Following an Executive Session, the Board of County Commissioners continued their Legal Counsel Update today with decisions based on session topics. Attorneys were advised by the board to proceed with Josephine County et al cases v. Michael Weber, Mark Stevenson, and Gabbert et al respectively. A motion to proceed with the addendum for the Dimmick property passed 3-0, and a motion to proceed with the lease for 1222 Redwood Avenue was unanimous. Legal Counsel was advised to send a letter stating plainly the board is not part of the Rogue Workforce Partnership. Following a presentation, a decision on an American Medical Response Rate Increase was moved to a Weekly Business Session.
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BCC Approves Grant Funding via Opioid Settlement Funds for Organizations
The Board of Commissioners approved a grant supporting Continuum Behavioral Health and Recovery Strategies, The Grants Pass Sobering Center, and HIV Alliance through Opioid Settlement funds. During their 1:30 p.m. workshop, the board moved unanimously for over $140,000 in settlement funds be approved for Behavioral Health, over $44,000 for the Sobering Center, and almost $29,000 authorized for HIV Alliance. No cost will be incurred for the county. Information Technology gave an overview of their work with different departments, and provided a final draft of the Strategic Communication plan to the board. All position requisitions and actions from Human Resources were approved, as was the Stonefly Subdivision Plat Map. A motion to approve the Roadless Rule Comment letter be submitted to the federal government passed 3-0, and the meeting adjourned.
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