Yamhill County, OR

Board of Commissioners

Planning & Development

Board of Commissioners

This agenda consists solely of an executive session notice. No public business items are listed for discussion or decision.

Board of Commissioners

This agenda contains only the draft agenda and meeting packet documents for the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners meeting on August 27, 2026. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text, making this a procedural-only agenda.

• Draft agenda for 8/27/26 meeting
• Meeting packet for 8/27/26

Board of Commissioners

This is a regular meeting agenda for the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners. The agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and the meeting packet. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

Parks & Recreation

The Yamhill County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meets at Dayton Landing to conduct a site tour and discuss facility operations. The agenda includes staff reports and updates from the Emerald Ash Borer Committee, Parks Quest Art outreach, and income-generating ideas. No specific votes, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of Dayton Landing at Water Street and Ferry Street
• Emerald Ash Borer Committee update
• Parks Quest Art outreach and marketing update
• Parks Income Generating Ideas Committee update

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda for the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners meeting on August 13, 2026. It lists only the agenda, packet, and action list documents, with no specific items or decisions described.

Board of Commissioners

This agenda contains only a notice for an executive session, with no public business items listed. The board is not deciding or discussing any public agenda items at this meeting.

• Executive session only; no public agenda items listed

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners approved nine agenda items, including a $269,080.20 sole source agreement with Oregon Family Support Network for family support services, a $741,312 amendment for school-based behavioral health services, and a $141,509 application for veterans services funding. They also set a public hearing for August 20 on a potential CDBG grant for Juliette's House and continued discussion on a data center ordinance to that date. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved $269,080.20 sole source agreement with Oregon Family Support Network (3-0)
• Approved $741,312 amendment for school-based behavioral health services (3-0)
• Approved $83,351.79 agreement with Willamina School District for counseling (3-0)
• Approved $141,509 application for veterans services funding (3-0)
• Approved $7,507/month contract with Homeward Bound Pets for clerical services (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Greater Yamhill Watershed Council for fish passage funding (3-0)
• Approved $25/hour contract for Cove Orchard Sewer Service District maintenance (3-0)
• Set public hearing for Sept 10 on SW Holly Hill Road legalization (3-0)

Planning & Development

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda and all substantive items on the formal session agenda, including several intergovernmental agreements and a truck purchase. No public comments or public hearings were held, and two discussion items (CDBG application and dog control) were deferred with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda including LWOP, tax foreclosure publication, and July 2 minutes (3-0)
• Affirmed Planning Director's decision on forest template dwelling (B.O. 26-225) (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #3 to Polk County jail bed agreement (B.O. 26-226) (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #4 to Clatsop County jail bed agreement (B.O. 26-227) (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Oregon Dept. of Education agreement for After School Snack Service (B.O. 26-228) (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Peterbilt 536 for $278,410 (B.O. 26-229) (3-0)
• Approved temporary access easement with Gary T. Baker Revokable Trust (B.O. 26-230) (3-0)
• Approved CompuNet Zoom Phone implementation for $644,187 over 3 years (B.O. 26-231) (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and agreements, including a $846,000 HVAC upgrade for the Moore Building, amendments to detention bed rental agreements with Tillamook and Washington counties, and a $60,000 GIS agreement with the Oregon Department of Revenue. The board also approved the sale of surplus tax foreclosed property and recognized National Deflection Week. No public comments were received, and a presentation on fair ambassadors was canceled.

• Approved $846,000 contract with DSL Builders LLC for Moore Building HVAC upgrade (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #3 to Tillamook County detention bed rental at $230/bed/day (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #3 to Washington County detention bed rental at $140/bed/day (3-0)
• Approved $60,000 IGA with Oregon Department of Revenue for GIS boundaries (3-0)
• Approved sale of surplus tax foreclosed property at public auction (3-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing National Deflection Week (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including committee appointments (3-0)
• Postponed surplus vehicle disposal decision to later date

Parks & Recreation

The Yamhill County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet at Stuart Grenfell County Park. The session includes a property tour to discuss recommendations from the Parks Income Generating Ideas Committee.

• Tour of Stuart Grenfell Park to discuss PIGIC recommendations
• Discussion of Parks' Fees (time permitting)
• Emerald Ash Borer Committee update on park plans
• Outreach & Marketing update on Parks Quest Art

The Yamhill County Parks Advisory Board approved the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes with a correction to name spellings. Staff reported that a National Parks grant was awarded for Charles Metsker Park, and a watershed MOU will go to the Board of Commissioners in August. The park fees discussion was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved May 20, 2026 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Tabled park fees discussion until next meeting

Local Investment Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to delay action on a proposed zoning ordinance that would allow roads, highways, and transportation facilities in exception areas, following public concerns about unclear definitions and impacts on wineries. The item will be reconsidered within 90 days. The board also approved a consent agenda for committee reappointments, and approved several intergovernmental agreements, contracts, and a property line adjustment.

• Delayed zoning ordinance for roads in exception areas (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments to Mental Health and Transit Advisory committees (unanimous)
• Approved OHA agreement amendment extending fund return period to 45 days (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 ODOT Vocational Rehabilitation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Western Oregon University internship agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized application for Maternal Produce Prescription Program up to $500,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved property line adjustment at 626/636 NE 7th St, McMinnville (unanimous)
• Approved Verizon Connect telematics addendum for $38,852.52 (unanimous)

Road Improvement Advisory Committee

The Yamhill County Road Improvement Advisory Committee will discuss crash data with the Sheriff's Office, review the Dust Abatement Assistance Program policy and forms, and consider criteria for gravel road maintenance, paving, and the CRIP program. They will also discuss methodology for transferring county roads to local authority.

• Crash Data discussion with Sheriff's Office
• Dust Abatement Assistance Program policy and forms
• Gravel road maintenance and paving criteria; CRIP program
• Criteria and methodology to turn county roads over to local authority
• Vegetation Management progress report (next meeting agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda consists of procedural documents and placeholders. No specific action items, discussion topics, or decisions are listed in the text.

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda and several non-consent items, including authorizing the Sheriff to purchase a vintage patrol vehicle, increasing funding for behavioral health services, and appointing new committee members. They also approved a public hearing request to confirm substantial construction and relocate a forest template dwelling. All decisions were made unanimously except for two budget committee appointments which passed 2-1.

• Approved consent agenda including fair checks, LPSCC appointments, surplus declaration, and June 25 minutes (3-0)
• Authorized Sheriff to purchase vintage 1954 Chevrolet Belair patrol vehicle (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Yamhill Valley Treatment agreement, increasing to $794,720.28/year (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #8 to Andrea Kessinger psychiatric services agreement, rate $107.33/hour (3-0)
• Appointed Matt Smith to Budget Committee (2-1, King nay)
• Appointed Greg Langstaff to Budget Committee (2-1, King nay)
• Adopted Resolution recognizing July 4, 2026 as US 250th anniversary (3-0)
• Approved forest template dwelling relocation and substantial construction confirmation (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda consists of procedural documents and packets. No specific action items, discussion topics, or decisions are listed in the text.

The Board approved several service agreements with local school districts and adjusted pay rates for psychiatric behavioral health services. Additionally, the Board directed the Planning Director to sign off on a dwelling following a land use appeal regarding substantial construction.

• Approved June 2026 formal session minutes (3-0)
• Approved McMinnville School District agreement ($83,351.79) (3-0)
• Approved Newberg School District agreement ($83,351.79) (3-0)
• Approved Sheridan School District agreement ($139,414.50) (3-0)
• Approved pay rate increase for Delta Duff to $100.82/hour (3-0)
• Approved pay rate increase for Donald Henschel to $107.33/hour (3-0)
• Approved pay rate increase for Andrew Nye-Jaimes to $93.58/hour (3-0)
• Approved pay rate increase for Erica Ronquillo to $93.58/hour (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda for the June 18, 2026 Yamhill County Board of Commissioners meeting includes public comments and an action list, but no specific items such as rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural only.

• Public Comments
• Revised Agenda
• Revised Packet
• Action List

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and several administrative amendments. Additional actions included authorizing a community development grant for sewer service and approving a new energy program.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Upheld Planning Director decision for farm dwelling at Tax Lot R4523 0203 (3-0)
• Adopted FY 2026-2027 Budget and set appropriations (3-0)
• Approved C-PACE program ordinance via two readings (3-0)
• Approved agreement with MEDP to administer C-PACE program (3-0)
• Amended Tax Foreclosed Property Management and Disposition Policy (3-0)
• Approved $329,974 amendment to Oregon Health Authority agreement (3-0)
• Approved Summit Food Services agreement amendment (3-0)

Cove Orchard Sewer Service District

OSU Extension Service District

Parks & Recreation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the amended 2026-27 County Budget following a public hearing. Additional actions included approving several rate increases for solid waste, health services, and police service agreements.

• Approved May 28, 2026 Formal Session minutes (3-0)
• Approved Aaron Schoof to the Ambulance Service Area Committee (3-0)
• Approved Public Works Fleet Department to surplus vehicles (3-0)
• Approved HHS application to the ODHS Ticket-To-Work program (3-0)
• Approved 2026-27 HHS Behavioral Health, Public Health Clinic, and Environmental Health rates (3-0)
• Approved Verizon Wireless cell phone upgrade offer (3-0)
• Approved 2.67% CPI rate increase for Waste Management – Hauling (3-0)
• Approved 8.1% rate increase for Waste Management Transfer Station (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners meeting on June 4, 2026 lists only revised public‑comment documents. The agenda references PDFs for the public comment, the final agenda, a revised packet, and an action list, but does not detail any specific items for decision or discussion.

The Board of Commissioners approved several intergovernmental and service agreements. A public hearing regarding zoning changes for transportation facilities was continued to June 18, 2026.

• Approved May 21, 2026 formal session minutes (3-0)
• Approved Yamhill County Transit and Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde intergovernmental agreement (3-0)
• Approved $45,535.17 in funding for Lutheran Community Services school-based mental health services (3-0)
• Approved lease modification with JJSS Property LLC (3-0)
• Approved appointment of interim County Counsel Jodi Gollehon (3-0)
• Continued public hearing regarding zoning for transportation facilities to June 18, 2026

Forestland Classification Committee

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that no specific items were scheduled for decision or discussion.

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the consent agenda items, several health‑service agreements and grants, a 3% solid‑waste rate increase, and a resolution supporting Men’s Health Week. They also upheld the Planning Director’s approval of a farm‑zone principal dwelling. All motions passed with the three commissioners voting aye.

• Approved consent agenda (BO 26-139, 26-140, 26-141) – 3 aye
• Approved Lines for Life health agreement (BO 26-142) – 3 aye
• Approved $177,284.87 amendment to Oregon Health Authority mental‑health financing (BO 26-143) – 3 aye
• Approved $35,000 suicide‑prevention grant application authorization (BO 26-144) – 3 aye
• Approved 3% solid‑waste CPI rate increase effective July 1, 2026 (BO 26-145) – 3 aye
• Approved $5,000 Library Services and Technology Act grant (BO 26-146) – 3 aye
• Approved resolution supporting Men’s Health Week June 15‑21, 2026 (BO 26-147) – 3 aye
• Upheld Planning Director’s approval of farm‑zone principal dwelling (Docket FD-01-26) – unanimous

Community Justice

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on May 21, 2026. The agenda consists of a public comment period and the distribution of the final agenda, a revised packet, and an action list. No specific policy items, contracts, or hearings are detailed in the provided agenda text.

The Board approved five items, including agreements with the Oregon DEQ, Oregon Health Authority, and a revised CAFFA grant. It also approved participation in the national opioid settlement. Additionally, the hearing on a farm‑use dwelling request was continued to May 28.

• Approved B.O. 26-133 intergovernmental agreement with DEQ (Starrett, King aye)
• Approved B.O. 26-134 amendment to OHA problem gambling agreement (Starrett, King aye)
• Approved B.O. 26-135 amendment reducing BHRN funding to $3,060,900 (Starrett, King aye)
• Approved B.O. 26-136 authorization to sign opioid settlement documents (Starrett, King aye)
• Approved B.O. 26-137 revised CAFFA grant application for 2026‑2027 (Starrett, King aye)
• Approved motion to continue public hearing on farm‑use dwelling to May 28 (Starrett, King aye)

OSU Extension Service District

OSU Extension Service District

The Board approved the appointment of Jose Garcia to fill a vacancy on the Extension Service District Budget Committee through June 30, 2028. The Board also reappointed Helle Ruddenklau and Terry Hart to the same committee for a three‑year term ending June 30, 2028. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved appointment of Jose Garcia to Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Helle Ruddenklau to Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Terry Hart to Budget Committee (unanimous)