Yamhill County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

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

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners approved a series of items, including a $1.5 million Intent to Award to Haworth Inc. for construction at the Government Services Building. It also approved a $1,400,345 behavioral health housing agreement, a $500,000 fund transfer for former IT office purchases, and several road sign and fee‑schedule measures. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $1.5 M Intent to Award to Haworth for Government Services Building construction (3-0)
• Approved $1,400,345 Behavioral Health Community Restoration Housing agreement (3-0)
• Approved $500,000 transfer from HHS Fund 216 to Capital Improvement Fund 440 for IT office purchases (3-0)
• Approved $176,675 N. Hill Road Bridge Maintenance Project with Bent, LLC (3-0)
• Approved placement of truck weight‑limit signs at Corral Creek and Renne Roads (3-0)
• Approved 50 mph speed limit signs on North Valley Road between Ribbon Ridge Rd and Albertson Rd (3-0)
• Approved revised Assessor’s Office fee schedule effective Jan 1 2026 (3-0)
• Approved ratification of 2025‑28 collective bargaining agreement with FOPPO (3-0)

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hear a presentation by Commissioner Bubba King on the Transient Lodging Tax and discuss a proposed grant‑writing partnership with the Greater Yamhill Watershed Council. No formal decisions are noted; the items are for information and open discussion. The meeting also includes staff updates and a calendar review.

• Presentation on the Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) by Commissioner Bubba King
• Discussion of a proposed grant‑writing partnership with Greater Yamhill Watershed Council (GYWC)
• Staff updates presented by Travis Pease
• Calendar and upcoming events review

Board of Commissioners

The board approved the FY 2026‑27 discretionary allocation of $34,722,860, holding $200,000 for operations and a $1,712,556 reserve. It also approved several agreements and contracts, including a $1,193,284.30 increase in public health funding and a $45,276 lease with the Housing Authority. Additionally, the board unanimously approved a zone change from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for tax lots 4318‑801 and 4318‑900. All motions passed with a 3‑aye vote unless otherwise noted.

• Approved FY 2026‑27 discretionary allocation of $34,722,860 (3‑aye vote)
• Approved consent agenda (3‑aye vote)
• Approved Leave Without Pay for employee #5482 (approval recorded)
• Declared six USPS mailboxes surplus for donation (approval recorded)
• Approved Amendment #4 to Agreement #185833, increasing public health funding by $1,193,284.30 (3‑aye vote)
• Approved agreement for access to behavioral health data (3‑aye vote)
• Approved lease with Housing Authority up to $45,276 (3‑aye vote)
• Approved zone change from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for tax lots 4318‑801 & 4318‑900 (unanimous vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding a current lawsuit covered by Oregon Revised Statutes 192.660(2)(h). No other specific agenda items are listed, though the agenda allows for additional items as necessary.

• Consult legal counsel regarding current litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(h)
• Other items as necessary (unspecified)

Board of Commissioners

The agenda for the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners on Dec 4 2025 only references a public‑comments packet, the agenda document, a packet, and an action list, without detailing any specific items for decision or discussion.

The Yamhill County Board approved a joint application for Phase II funding of the Behavioral Health Deflection Grant Program, authorizing up to $930,954 in additional funds. The Board also approved a $30,001 grant for the Jail‑based Medications for Opioid Use Disorder program, a $176,675 bridge maintenance contract, and a $265,000 transit service contract. Several personnel and advisory appointments were confirmed, and the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Appointed Anton Bakker to Local Investment Advisory Committee (3-0)
• Appointed Brendan Gram to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (3-0)
• Authorized Leave Without Pay for employee #1596 (3-0)
• Approved planning subdivision for Tax Lot No. R4418 01000 (3-0)
• Approved up to $930,954 Behavioral Health Deflection grant (3-0)
• Approved $30,001 Jail‑based Medications for Opioid Use Disorder grant (3-0)
• Approved $265,000 transit service contract with TAC Transportation (3-0)

Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee

The Yamhill County Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee will meet to review critical incidents, discuss ideas for member engagement, and hear a presentation on Health-Related Social Needs. The meeting agenda is procedural.

• Review of critical incidents and complaints
• Presentation on Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN)
• Ideas for engaging and inviting committee members
• Review of new programs and resources
• Future meeting topic ideas include CCO metrics and Crisis Outreach Services

The committee approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting, with Stacy moving and Jeanne McCarty seconding the approval. They also announced a new restoration housing program that will convert two former IT/HR buildings into 8‑bed units, with construction slated to begin within the next month.

• Approved minutes from 9/16/25 (moved by Stacy, seconded by Jeanne McCarty)
• Announced conversion of two former IT/HR buildings into two 8‑bed restoration housing units (construction to start next month)

Parks & Recreation

The Yamhill County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review a presentation on Baker Creek dams and fish passage. The board will also interview Brendan Gram and vote on an appointment. A planned discussion on the Transient Lodging Tax was canceled.

• Baker Creek presentation on dams and fish passage by Greta Holmstrom
• Interview and appointment vote for Brendan Gram
• Canceled presentation and discussion on Transient Lodging Tax (TLT)

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved its meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board then voted unanimously to recommend Brendan Gram for appointment to the Parks Advisory Board by the Board of Commissioners. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Recommended Brendan Gram for Parks Advisory Board appointment (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Road Improvement Advisory Committee

The Road Improvement Advisory Committee will meet on November 13, 2025. The committee will hear a presentation from the GFU Senior Engineer Team and review the 2026 Capital Improvement Plans. Additional agenda items include discussion of gravel road maintenance and paving criteria, the CRIP program, and the criteria for turning county roads over to local authorities. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• GFU Senior Engineer Team project presentation
• 2026 Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) review
• Gravel road maintenance and paving criteria; CRIP program discussion
• Criteria and methodology to turn county roads over to local authority

The committee accepted the minutes from the June 12 and September 11, 2025 meetings as circulated. A motion to post the newly approved 50 mph speed limit on North Valley Rd (Ribbon Ridge Rd to Albertson Rd) was made by Michal Wert, seconded by Chip Mayes, and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a motion carried unanimously.

• Accepted June 12 and September 11, 2025 minutes as circulated
• Approved posting of 50 mph speed limit on North Valley Rd (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

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 Board approved the consent agenda and a series of contract amendments and grant agreements, including increased funding for psychiatric behavioral health services, an after‑school program extension, a microwave network upgrade, and three criminal‑justice court grants. Commissioners also approved the sale of the former Public Health building at 424 NE Ford Street to Oregon Mennonite Residential Services for $1,500,000. The amendment for the Chemeketa Early Childhood Educator program was postponed with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda (Commissioners Johnston, Starrett, King voting aye)
• Approved Amendment #13 to psychiatric behavioral health services agreement (all three commissioners voting aye)
• Approved Amendment #1 extending The Zone Afterschool Program through Dec 31 2026 (all three commissioners voting aye)
• Approved Amendment #1 to replace microwave network, raising contract to $1,397,685 (all three commissioners voting aye)
• Approved Grant Agreement for Adult Drug Court $243,404 (all three commissioners voting aye)
• Approved Grant Agreement for Juvenile Drug Court $175,844 (all three commissioners voting aye)
• Approved Grant Agreement for Mental Health Court $87,887 (all three commissioners voting aye)
• Approved sale of former Public Health building at 424 NE Ford St for $1,500,000 (all three commissioners voting aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda consists of a public comments period and references to several PDF documents. No specific resolutions, contracts, or policy items are detailed in the agenda. Residents may use the public comments time to voice concerns or information.

The Yamhill County Board approved a $100,000 Economic Development grant for 17 local food banks, each receiving $5,882. It also approved a $176,675 contract to Bent LLC for the North Hill Road Bridge Maintenance Project. Additional actions included adopting a Memorandum of Understanding on staff step‑increase dates, extending an intergovernmental agreement with DEQ, appointing Chris Mercier to the Parkway Committee, and approving the consent agenda. The Board chose not to send a collective letter to the governor on SNAP back‑pay.

• Approved $100,000 food‑bank grant (3‑0)
• Approved $176,675 North Hill Road Bridge contract (3‑0)
• Approved MOU on staff step‑increase dates (3‑0)
• Approved amendment extending DEQ agreement to 9/30/2026 (3‑0)
• Appointed Chris Mercier to Parkway Committee (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including October 23 minutes (3‑0)
• Declined to send group letter to Governor on SNAP back‑pay (3‑0)

Solid Waste Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Yamhill County Solid Waste Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting on November 5, 2025. The agenda includes a public comment period and a tour of Recology's operations at 1840 Lafayette Ave in McMinnville. The committee will also consider two vacant citizen positions. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of Recology operations at 1840 Lafayette Ave, McMinnville
• Public comment period
• Consideration of two vacant citizen positions

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners meeting on October 30, 2025 includes a public comments period. The agenda documents linked (public comments PDF, final agenda PDF, packet PDF, action list PDF) do not list any specific items for decision or discussion. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or hearings are identified in the agenda.

The Board approved a $1,291,224 grant agreement with the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for Justice Reinvestment programs. It also approved a $268,000 construction contract for the Durham Lane Tenant Improvement Project, a road‑maintenance agreement with Washington County, and a $297,128.64 purchase of a brush cutter. Policies on the employee handbook, hiring procedures and veterans preference were adopted, and a letter to the governor on SNAP back‑pay was postponed.

• Approved $268,000 Durham Lane Tenant Improvement contract (3-0)
• Approved $1,291,224 grant agreement with Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (3-0)
• Approved intergovernmental road‑maintenance agreement with Washington County (3-0)
• Approved $297,128.64 purchase of MowerMax Brush Cutter (3-0)
• Adopted Employee Handbook Policy, repealing B.O. 25‑345 (3-0)
• Adopted Hiring Procedures Policy, repealing B.O. 25‑346 (3-0)
• Adopted Veterans Preference Policy, repealing B.O. 25‑347 (3-0)
• Motion to submit SNAP letter failed (1-2); motion to postpone letter passed (2-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners meeting on October 23, 2025, will include an updated public comments segment. Agenda materials, including the final agenda, packet, and action list, are provided as PDFs for review.

• Updated public comments (PDF)
• Final agenda (PDF)
• Final packet (PDF)
• Action list (PDF)

The commissioners approved the consent agenda and several contracts, grants, and policy adoptions. They authorized a $154,484.04 ODOT grant, a $30,312 amendment to an OHSU agreement, and a $122,873 SERA Architects contract. The board also adopted amended employee handbook, hiring procedures, and veterans preference policies effective November 7, 2025. Finally, they approved a supplemental budget to allocate the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds for FY 2025‑26.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved Office 365 license purchase $212,371.28 (3-0)
• Approved ODOT DUII Deputy Grant $154,484.04 (3-0)
• Approved amendment to OHSU agreement adding $30,312 (3-0)
• Approved SERA Architects professional services contract up to $122,873 (3-0)
• Adopted amended Employee Handbook Policy effective Nov 7, 2025 (3-0)
• Adopted amended Hiring Procedures Policy effective Nov 7, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved supplemental FY 2025‑26 ARPA fund budget resolution (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to consult with legal counsel about a current lawsuit referenced under ORS 192.660(2)(h). No other agenda items are listed. The session is closed to the public as permitted by state law.

• Consult with legal counsel regarding current litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(h)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners meeting on October 16, 2025 includes updated public comments. Attendees will receive a final agenda PDF, an updated draft packet PDF, and an action list PDF. No specific decisions or agenda items are listed in the provided agenda.

The Board approved the consent agenda and reappointed Patrice Qualman to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee. It also approved two conditional‑use permits, a crime‑data analyst contract, a $1,000 agriculture‑youth grant, a $352,770.33 amendment to increase public‑health funding, an access agreement with the New Carlton Fire District, and a $122,873 design‑services contract for the Government Services Building. All motions passed with Commissioners Johnston, Starrett, and King voting aye.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Reappointed Patrice Qualman to advisory committee (unanimous)
• Approved conditional‑use permit for Carlton Hub, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved conditional‑use permit for Ground 152, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Crime Data Analyst contract $45/hr (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 Oregon Women for Agriculture‑Youth grant (unanimous)
• Approved $352,770.33 amendment to increase public‑health services funding (unanimous)
• Approved Access Agreement with New Carlton Fire District (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss the current fee structure. The board will also review staff and chair updates and plan for a November meeting regarding dams and fish passage.

• Fee structure discussion
• Parks liaison appointments
• Proposed November 19th discussion on dams and fish passage with Greta Holmstrom

The board approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to support Buchanan Cellars as a permanent sponsor for the Ed Grenfell dog park, with unanimous backing. The advisory board agreed to adopt the proposed $3 parking fee for Rogers Landing for the next two years. The park‑liaison assignment was postponed and the meeting was adjourned with all members in favor.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Supported Buchanan Cellars as permanent sponsor for Ed Grenfell dog park (unanimous)
• Agreed to $3 parking fee proposal for Rogers Landing (board agreement)
• Postponed park liaison assignment
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The provided text contains a list of document filenames for the October 9, 2025, meeting but does not include the contents of the agenda. No specific decisions or discussion topics are listed in the source text.

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an amendment to a health services agreement worth $135,957.36. They also approved an amendment to the county sheriff’s animal‑kennel agreement and authorized two criminal‑justice grants totaling $353,362 for organized retail theft prevention and opioid treatment in the jail. All motions passed with the three commissioners voting aye.

• Approved Amendment #15 to Health & Human Services agreement ($135,957.36) (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #3 to Sheriff’s Animal Shelter agreement, reducing kennels to 3 and raising rate to $60/day (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to apply for and accept ORT Grant Program ($127,405) (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to apply for and accept JMOUD Grant Program ($225,957) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and links to external documents. There are no specific action items or discussion topics listed in the text.

The Board approved several Service Element Prior Authorizations (SEPA) for the Community Developmental Disabilities Program, including a $10,720,461 authorization. It also approved amendments to the Charles Metsker Park deed restrictions, a lease amendment with Oregon Mutual Insurance, and reappointments to the Property Value Appeals Board. All motions passed with Commissioners Johnston, Starrett, and King voting aye, except the trail‑removal motion which passed 2‑1.

• Approved SEPA $10,720,461 for Community Developmental Disabilities Program (3-0)
• Approved SEPA $757,239 for Community Developmental Disabilities Program (3-0)
• Approved SEPA $313,936 for Community Developmental Disabilities Program (3-0)
• Approved SEPA $9,000 for Community Developmental Disabilities Program (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Charles Metsker Park deed restrictions to add public access (3-0)
• Approved lease amendment with Oregon Mutual Insurance at 400 NE Baker St (3-0)
• Reappointed Lacey Summers, Katie Russ, and appointed Richard King to PVAB (3-0)
• Approved removal of Yamhelas‑Westsider Trail from Transportation System Plan (2-1)

Ambulance Service Area Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It then approved the final draft of the Ambulance Service Area (ASA) Plan, pending Oregon Health Authority approval, also by unanimous vote. The next meeting is scheduled for February 4 at Providence Newberg.

• Approved adoption of June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved final draft of ASA Plan pending OHA approval (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board approved its consent agenda and eight separate items. Major approvals included a $7,715,731.20 contract for Certified Peer Recovery Mentor services and several intergovernmental agreements for corrections and education programs. The Board also reappointed Paulette Alexandria and appointed Chuck J. Dolence and Lee W. Schrepel to the Planning Commission. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (3‑0)
• Approved $7,715,731.20 peer recovery mentor contract (3‑0)
• Approved $15,250 amendment to health services agreement (3‑0)
• Approved YCDCJ 2025‑27 Biennial Plan (3‑0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for post‑prison supervision (3‑0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for intensive supervision of M57 population (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to juvenile crime prevention grant (3‑0)
• Reappointed Paulette Alexandria and appointed Chuck J. Dolence and Lee W. Schrepel to Planning Commission (3‑0)

Community Justice

The Yamhill County Community Justice meeting agenda for September 24, 2025 contains only references to PDFs and generic document headings. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed. Therefore the meeting appears to be procedural with no concrete agenda items disclosed.

The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council approved the April and July meeting minutes after motions were made and seconded. The council also approved the Department of Corrections Biennial Plan Budget for 2025‑2027. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved April meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved July meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved 2025‑2027 Department of Corrections Biennial Plan Budget (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board approved the consent agenda, declaring several vehicles surplus and authorizing a contract amendment for psychiatric services. It also approved the Parks System Plan, added $29,879.82 to a health services agreement, and authorized a joint $907,552 behavioral health grant application. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Declared Public Works Fleet vehicle P-088 surplus for sale (3-0)
• Declared Transit vehicles #1304 and #1806 surplus for parts (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #4 to psychiatric consultation contract, raising rate to $185.66/hr and max 13 hrs/month (3-0)
• Authorized Leave Without Pay for employee #1304 retroactive to Sep 2, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Yamhill County Parks System Plan (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Oregon Health Authority agreement adding $29,879.82 funding (3-0)
• Approved joint application for Behavioral Health Deflection Grant $907,552 (3-0)

Parks & Recreation

The board will approve the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes and receive staff and chair updates. It will discuss the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) management plan presented by Casey Heesacker. The meeting also includes a guided tour of Crabtree Park and a review of upcoming events and committee meetings.

• Approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff updates provided by Travis Pease
• Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) plan update presented by Casey Heesacker
• Guided tour of Crabtree Park (Worden Hill Road, Dundee)
• Calendar review: next meeting Oct 15, 2025 and upcoming committee meetings

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. After reviewing the agenda with no changes, the board adjourned the meeting, also by unanimous vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee

The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee will meet to discuss member engagement ideas, review critical incidents and complaints, and consider new programs and resources. The committee will also nominate individuals for Chair and Vice Chair positions. Additional items include a guide for families and planning the next agenda.

• Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair
• Ideas for engaging and inviting committee members
• Guide for Families
• Review of critical incidents/complaints
• Discussion of new programs and resources

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. No members volunteered for new chair or vice‑chair positions, so the existing chair, Megan Ramos, and vice‑chair, Patrice Qualman, will remain in their roles. The discussion on ideas for engaging and inviting new committee members was tabled for a future meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (vote passed)
• Retained current chair Megan Ramos (no new volunteers)
• Retained current vice‑chair Patrice Qualman (no new volunteers)
• Tabled discussion on ideas for engaging and inviting new committee members

Road Improvement Advisory Committee

The Road Improvement Advisory Committee will review gravel road maintenance and paving criteria, including the CRIP program, and discuss how county roads might be turned over to local authorities. A tour of the Public Works building, yard, and fleet is also scheduled.

• Public Work Building, Yard, and Fleet Tour
• Gravel road maintenance and paving criteria; CRIP program
• Criteria and methodology to turn county roads over to local authority

The committee held its regular meeting on September 11, 2025, but did not have a quorum. Members heard a sheriff’s crash‑data report, a director’s update on completed road projects, bridge repairs, and upcoming plans. The group toured public‑works facilities and discussed agenda items for the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned without any approvals, denials, or votes on proposals.

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to conduct deliberations with persons designated to negotiate real property transactions under Oregon Revised Statute 192.660(2)(e). No other specific agenda items are listed beyond a placeholder for additional matters as needed.

• Deliberations with designated persons to negotiate real property transactions under ORS 192.660(2)(e)
• Placeholder for other items as necessary

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will open the meeting with a public comments period. The board will then review the final agenda, revised packet, public hearing docket, and action list documents. No specific policy items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Yamhill County Board unanimously approved the consent agenda and appointed Jeri Turgesen to the Parkway Committee. It declared several Sheriff's Office items as surplus for sale and authorized multiple grant applications for the Sheriff’s Office and Youth Services Center. The Board also adopted a revised fee schedule for the Department of Community Justice effective Oct 1 2025 and allowed solid‑waste providers to receive direct reimbursement under the Recycling Modernization Act.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Appointed Jeri Turgesen to Parkway Committee (3-0)
• Declared surplus Sheriff's Office items for sale (3-0)
• Authorized $75,637 Emergency Management Performance Grant application (3-0)
• Authorized $4,979.71 CIS Property and Evidence Public Safety Grant application (3-0)
• Approved revised Department of Community Justice fee schedule effective Oct 1 2025 (3-0)
• Authorized solid waste providers to receive $77/ton glass reimbursement from CAA (3-0)
• Approved Board Order granting authority to HHS Director and rescinding Order 24-327 (3-0)

Planning & Development

The Yamhill County Planning Commission will meet to review and recommend applicants for membership to the Board of Commissioners. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from July 10, 2025.

• Review and recommendation of Planning Commission membership applications

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to conduct closed-door labor negotiations. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved its consent agenda and affirmed a planning variance for the Stepan Family Reserve. It adopted amended Media Relations and Social Media policies with an effective date of September 11, 2025. Several funding agreements were approved, including a $2,217,684.05 intergovernmental public‑health services contract. All motions passed with Commissioners Johnston, Starrett and King voting aye.

• Approved consent agenda (all three commissioners aye)
• Approved planning docket SDR‑02‑25 variance for Stepan Family Reserve (all three commissioners aye)
• Adopted amended Media Relations Policy (effective Sept 11, 2025) (all three commissioners aye)
• Adopted amended Social Media Policy (effective Sept 11, 2025) (all three commissioners aye)
• Approved $132,250 PCIT program funding agreement (all three commissioners aye)
• Approved $60,000 Newberg School Based Health Center agreement (all three commissioners aye)
• Approved $2,217,684.05 public‑health services intergovernmental agreement (all three commissioners aye)
• Approved $44,320 STIF sub‑provider agreement with Oregon Mennonite Residential Services (all three commissioners aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will conduct two public hearings on remanded land-use cases from 2023. No additional substantive items are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Public Hearing 1: Remand Packet Docket C-14-23
• Public Hearing 2: Remand Packet Docket C-15-23

The Yamhill County Board approved its consent agenda and authorized the surplus of a county vehicle. It also approved a letter recognizing Delphian School's 50th anniversary and several funding agreements, including a $5,480,675.30 transit grant, a $1,751,373 federal operating grant, a $141,509 veteran services application, a $7,500 suicide‑prevention grant, and a $115,333.23 contract for fingerprint machines. All motions passed with Commissioners Johnston, Starrett and King voting aye.

• Approved consent agenda (Johnston, Starrett, King voted aye)
• Approved surplus of vehicle P-118, a 1998 Ford F‑350 and two 1996 Mohawk lifts (Johnston, Starrett, King voted aye)
• Approved recognition letter for Delphian School's 50th anniversary (Johnston, Starrett, King voted aye)
• Approved Grant Agreement #35867 with ODOT for $5,480,675.30 transit funds (Johnston, Starrett, King voted aye)
• Approved Grant Agreement #35825 for $1,751,373 federal operating funds (Johnston, Starrett, King voted aye)
• Approved Amendment #12 to Health Services agreement for $2,140,328.76 (Johnston, Starrett, King voted aye)
• Approved application for $141,509 veteran services funding (Johnston, Starrett, King voted aye)
• Approved contract with DataWorks Plus for three fingerprint machines costing $115,333.23 (Johnston, Starrett, King voted aye)

Parks & Recreation

The Yamhill County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board holds its regular meeting to approve minutes, receive staff and chair updates, and review the Pawsitively Electric event including financials and next steps. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Pawsitively Electric event recap: attendance estimate, community feedback
• Pawsitively Electric financial report: donations raised vs. goal, expenses, net revenue
• Power installation progress at Ed Grenfell Park
• Volunteer time results for fiscal year 2024/2025
• Brendan Gram application reviewed as board member applicant

The advisory board unanimously approved the Parks System Plan and recommended it to the Board of Commissioners. The board also approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. Tim Duerfeldt submitted his resignation, which was accepted to take effect after the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Parks System Plan and recommendation to BOC (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted Tim Duerfeldt’s resignation, effective after meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an executive session. The agenda consists of closed-door deliberations regarding real property transactions and legal consultations.

• Negotiations for real property transactions
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding legal rights and duties

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda contains only procedural links to the meeting packet, action list, and public comments. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included appointing Jeanne McCarty and Katie Nicosia to the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee. It also approved an amendment to the psychiatric behavioral health services agreement with Andrea Kessinger, raising the hourly rate to $104.20 retroactive to July 9, 2025. Finally, the Board adopted a resolution recognizing August 16, 2025 as Lemonade Day.

• Approved consent agenda (3 aye votes)
• Appointed Jeanne McCarty and Katie Nicosia to Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee (approved)
• Approved Amendment #7 to psychiatric behavioral health services agreement, rate $104.20/hr (approved)
• Adopted Resolution 25-08-07-1 recognizing Lemonade Day (3 aye votes)

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. It references a public hearing regarding SDR-02-25.

• Public hearing regarding SDR-02-25

The Board adopted the consent agenda and affirmed the Planning Commission’s subdivision approval. It approved six intergovernmental agreements covering intoxicated‑driver services, problem‑gambling prevention, a learning‑platform contract, a health‑services lease, youth‑services diversion, and a GIS grant. All motions passed with unanimous votes of the three commissioners.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission subdivision (Tax Lots 4411‑01300 & 4411‑01301) (unanimous)
• Approved $100,116 Intoxicated Driver Program agreement with Oregon Health Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $189,400 Problem Gambling Prevention Services agreement with Oregon Health Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $66,808.69 Relias Learning master subscription renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $545,268 lease for mental‑health housing with Vincent and Dana Haworth Revocable Living Trust (unanimous)
• Approved $568,469 intergovernmental agreement with Oregon Youth Authority for prevention and diversion services (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 ORMAP GIS‑digital boundaries grant with Oregon Department of Revenue (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved its consent agenda and designated the News Register as the newspaper of general circulation for the 2025 property tax foreclosure list. It also approved several contracts and grants, including a $5.48 M ODOT transit grant, a $73,931.55 fingerprint‑scanner grant, a $4.99 M youth respite services agreement, and a 10% price increase for Summit Food Services meals. All motions passed with Commissioners Johnston, Starrett and King voting aye.

• Approved consent agenda (Commissioners Johnston, Starrett, King voting aye)
• Approved designation of News Register for tax foreclosure publication (Commissioners Johnston, Starrett, King voting aye)
• Approved amendment to psychiatric behavioral health services pay rate to $97.88/hr (Commissioners Johnston, Starrett, King voting aye)
• Approved 10% price increase for Summit Food Services meals retroactive to July 1 2025 (Commissioners Johnston, Starrett, King voting aye)
• Approved NCHIP grant $73,931.55 for three fingerprint scanning stations (Commissioners Johnston, Starrett, King voting aye)
• Approved youth respite services agreement up to $4,987,160.40 (Commissioners Johnston, Starrett, King voting aye)
• Approved ODOT STIF transit grant $5,480,675.30 effective through June 30 2027 (Commissioners Johnston, Starrett, King voting aye)
• Approved letter opposing DLCD HB 3133 measure changes (Commissioners Johnston, Starrett, King voting aye)

Community Justice

The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council is meeting to finalize a formula grant application and a 2025-27 CJC JRP Phase II application. The body will also review a presentation on the 2025-27 Biennial Plan.

• Finalization of Formula Grant Application
• 2025-27 CJC JRP Phase II Application
• 2025-27 Biennial Plan presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the consent agenda. It also approved four separate contracts and intergovernmental agreements: a $366,886.50 highway striping contract with Specialized Pavement Marking; a $21,592 support‑services agreement with the Oregon Youth Authority; a $102,464.99 amendment to a mental‑health services agreement with the Oregon Health Authority; and a $75,000 transit funding agreement with Washington County. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved $366,886.50 highway striping contract with Specialized Pavement Marking (3-0)
• Approved $21,592 Intergovernmental Agreement #15373 with Oregon Youth Authority (3-0)
• Approved $102,464.99 amendment to Agreement #026116 with Oregon Health Authority (3-0)
• Approved $75,000 transit funding agreement with Washington County, rescinding Board Order 25-129 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an executive session. The primary purpose is to conduct deliberations regarding labor negotiations.

• Labor negotiations deliberations under ORS 192.660(2)(d)

Planning & Development

The agenda consists of meeting materials and documents but does not list specific action items or discussion topics. The provided text is procedural boilerplate.

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board approved its consent agenda and a series of contract amendments and agreements. Notable approvals included increased hourly rates for several psychiatric behavioral health providers, a $735,159.60 amendment to Lutheran Community Services Northwest, and a $102,453.46 agreement with George Fox University for an Early Learning Childcare Center. The Board also authorized a highway striping contract, a grant application for juvenile crime prevention, and created a GIS Coordinator position.

• Approved consent agenda (all three commissioners voting aye)
• Approved Amendment #3 to Erica Ronquillo psychiatric services contract, raising hourly rate to $90.85 (aye)
• Approved Amendment #7 to Donald Henschel psychiatric services contract, raising hourly rate to $104.20 (aye)
• Approved Amendment #4 to Lutheran Community Services Northwest contract, $735,159.60 annual amount (aye)
• Approved agreement with George Fox University for Early Learning Childcare Center, $102,453.46 (aye)
• Approved Intent to Award to Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC for 2025 Highway Striping Services, $366,886.50 (aye)
• Approved authorization to submit Oregon Youth Authority Juvenile Crime Prevention grant application (aye)
• Approved creation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator position for Office of Assessment and Taxation (aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda and a series of items including equipment surplus donation, board appointments, police service contracts, and several intergovernmental agreements. Notable approvals were a $1,951,288 Siemens upgrade to the county correctional facility and police service agreements with Dayton and Lafayette. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (all three commissioners aye)
• Approved surplus donation of IT computers/equipment to county schools (B.O. 25-197)
• Appointed John Olson and Chris Teichroew to Parks Advisory Board, removed Glenn Cloyd (B.O. 25-198)
• Appointed Stephen Fox to Road Improvement Advisory Committee (B.O. 25-199)
• Approved police services contract with City of Dayton for FY 2025‑26 ($214,010.09) (B.O. 25-200)
• Approved police services contract with City of Lafayette for FY 2025‑27 ($428,020.29 FY25‑26, $436,693.20 FY26‑27) (B.O. 25-201)
• Approved Siemens amendment adding five cameras, raising total to $1,951,288 (B.O. 25-202)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for SW Old Sheridan Road detour through Dec 31 2027 (B.O. 25-203)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a consent agenda that included surplus of county vehicles and several intergovernmental agreements. It also approved a $6,740,260.90 contract for an electronic health record system, a $2,260,000 Oregon Department of Transportation transit grant application, and a 10% salary increase for the County Administrator. All motions passed with unanimous 3‑aye votes.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved surplus of vehicles and equipment (B.O. 25-180) (3-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Amity for sheriff services ($428,020.29 FY25‑26, $436,693.20 FY26‑27) (3-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Willamina for sheriff services ($428,020.29 FY25‑26, $436,693.20 FY26‑27) (3-0)
• Approved $6,740,260.90 electronic health record system contract (3-0)
• Approved $2,260,000 ODOT transit grant application with 15% match (3-0)
• Approved 10% increase to County Administrator’s base salary (3-0)
• Approved letter opposing ODOT proposed tax increase (3-0)

Parks & Recreation

The board will meet to receive staff and chair updates and discuss the Pawsitively Electric event. The meeting will conclude early to conduct interviews with three new candidates.

• Interviews for candidates John Olson, Scott Sabbadini, and Chris Teichroew
• Donations report for Pawsitively Electric
• Approval of May 21, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Pawsitively Electric event scheduled for July 12th

The advisory board approved the May 21 minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend to the Board of Commissioners that member Glenn Cloyd be removed, with eight yes votes and one abstention. The board unanimously recommended appointing John Olson and Chris Teichroew to the board, and unanimously voted not to recommend Scott Sabbadini. The board also approved the contract with fiscal agent Oregon Education Adventures and decided to skip the July meeting in favor of the Pawsitively Electric event.

• May 21 minutes approved unanimously (motion by Mike Firestone, second by Christy Cooke)
• Recommend removal of Glenn Cloyd to BOC (8 yes, 1 abstain)
• Recommend appointment of John Olson to PAB (unanimous)
• Recommend not appointing Scott Sabbadini to PAB (unanimous)
• Recommend appointment of Chris Teichroew to PAB (unanimous)
• Approve contract with Oregon Education Adventures fiscal agent (ready to go forward)
• Skip July board meeting; attend Pawsitively Electric event on July 12

Road Improvement Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss new business and receive reports from the Sheriff, Commissioner, and Director. The session includes a presentation on the Public Works FY 26 Budget.

• Public Works FY 26 Budget presentation
• New RIAC application
• Dave Hansen’s bench at Deer Creek Park
• George Fox senior project recap

The committee accepted the March 13, 2025 minutes. It voted to recommend Steve Fox for the open RIAC seat and to change its meetings to every other month, both motions carried. Kramien Road was approved for the county CRIP program.

• Accepted March 13, 2025 minutes (as circulated)
• Recommended Steve Fox as new RIAC member (motion carried)
• Changed meeting schedule to bi‑monthly (unanimous vote)
• Approved Kramien Rd for Yamhill County CRIP program

Cove Orchard Sewer Service District

The board approved the minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting. It also adopted the fiscal year 2025‑26 budget resolution, setting total appropriations at $62,654. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 20, 2024 meeting minutes (Johnston, King, Starrett aye)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget of $62,654 (Johnston, King, Starrett aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the consent agenda and appointed Rubi Yarez to the Employee Safety Advisory Committee. It adopted fee increases for Planning and Development applications and the Sheriff’s Office fee schedule effective July 1, 2025. The Board also approved a police services agreement with the City of Sheridan for $642,030.48 in FY 2025‑26 and $655,039.80 in FY 2026‑27, and transferred $359,993.33 of appropriation authority within Fund 440. Additionally, the Board approved a letter opposing Oregon DOT’s proposed tax increases.

• Approved consent agenda (Johnston and Starrett aye)
• Appointed Rubi Yarez to Employee Safety Advisory Committee (term through March 18, 2027)
• Approved police services agreement with City of Sheridan ($642,030.48 FY25‑26, $655,039.80 FY26‑27)
• Approved fee increase for Planning and Development applications effective July 1, 2025
• Approved amendment to Sheriff’s Office fee schedule effective July 1, 2025
• Approved behavioral health counseling agreement with Willamina School District (up to $77,177.61)
• Approved letter opposing Oregon DOT proposed tax increases
• Approved transfer of $359,993.33 appropriation authority within Fund 440

OSU Extension Service District

The board approved the minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting. It then adopted the 2025‑26 budget, setting total appropriations at $570,407 and a tax levy of $0.0449 per $1,000 assessed value. No other business was considered.

• Approved June 20, 2024 minutes (motion passed, Johnston, King, Starrett voting aye)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget of $604,810 (motion passed, Johnston, King, Starrett voting aye)

Ambulance Service Area Advisory Committee

The committee will review quarterly reports for March from McMinnville FD and TVF&R. Members will also consider a variance for the Sheridan Fire District.

• Review of March quarterly reports from McMinnville FD and TVF&R
• Discussion of Sheridan Fire District Variance

The committee adopted the March 4, 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved new call‑center language for the ASA plan, also unanimously. It then approved a one‑year variance allowing Sheridan Fire District to staff its second ambulance with an EMR or higher certified driver and a paramedic, with monthly usage reports. The next meeting was set for October 1 at Willamette Valley Medical Center.

• Adopted March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ASA plan call‑center language (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year variance for Sheridan Fire District staffing (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special session. The meeting focuses on the House District 26 joint replacement.

• House District 26 joint replacement

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved seven items, including a $588,615 bridge replacement contract with ODOT, an $88,060 amendment to a health services agreement, and a $3,600 per‑month increase for transitional housing. It also appointed a new County Surveyor, raised the solid‑waste rate by 2.10%, and adopted the FY 2025‑26 budget.

• Approved $588,615 ODOT bridge replacement contract (3-0)
• Approved removal of $88,060 from health services agreement (3-0)
• Approved $3,600 per‑month increase for transitional housing beds (3-0)
• Approved extension of Ticket to Work program through June 30, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Darren Harr as County Surveyor (3-0)
• Approved 2.10% solid‑waste rate increase effective July 1, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved adoption of FY 2025‑26 budget and tax levy (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved amendments to fee schedules, several grant agreements, rate increases for solid waste services, an IT security contract, and the proposed 2025 budget changes. All motions passed unanimously with Commissioners Johnston, Starrett, and King voting aye. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved amendment to Clerk’s Office fee schedule (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Sheriff’s Office fee schedule (3-0)
• Approved ATV Grant Agreement #25-39 for $76,742.40 (3-0)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Transit‑ODOT Grant Agreement #35397 (3-0)
• Approved three‑year IT security contract with Tech Heads and DarkTrace, $124,199 annual cost (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Water & Sewer grant with City of Sheridan, extending term to Dec 31 2026 (3-0)
• Approved 10.27% rate increase for Newberg‑Transfer Station solid waste service (3-0)
• Approved 6.08% rate increase for Newberg‑Hauling solid waste service (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The May 22, 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting was conducted in person and via Zoom. No public comments were received and no department updates, work sessions, or consent agenda items were presented. The Board reviewed the joint schedule for the week of May 26‑June 2, 2025, and adjourned without any decisions, approvals, or denials.

Parks & Recreation

The Yamhill County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Members will discuss the draft of the System Plan and coordinate logistics for the Dog Fest event at Ed Grenfell. The board will also consider the introduction of candidate John Olson.

• Election of Board Officer positions (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Discussion of the draft Parks System Plan
• Planning for Pawsitively Electric: Dog Fest at Ed Grenfell on July 12, 2025
• Final adoption of the Dog Fest budget outline
• Discussion of Tree Plotter

The board approved the April 16 minutes unanimously. Members elected Neyssa Hays as chair, Amanda Mehlhoff as vice chair, and Casey Heesacker as secretary, each with unanimous support. The board also approved that funds raised by the Pawsitively Electric dog fest will first restore power at Ed Grenfell Park, with any remaining money going to the general parks fund. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 PM.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Elected Neyssa Hays chairperson (all in favor, she abstained)
• Elected Amanda Mehlhoff vice chairperson (all in favor, she abstained)
• Elected Casey Heesacker secretary (all in favor, he abstained)
• Approved allocation of Pawsitively Electric funds to Ed Grenfell power restoration, residual to general fund (all in favor)
• Moved to adjourn meeting at 7:08 PM (all in favor)

Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee

The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee will meet to review audit summaries, discuss critical incidents and complaints, and hear updates on new programs and resources. The committee will also review survey results and plan the next agenda.

• Audit summaries from YCHHS Developmental & Disability Program
• Review of Critical Incidents/Complaints
• MHDDAC Survey results
• New programs/resources updates

The committee approved the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting. Traci Dawson announced that Lisa Dillman will serve as the committee facilitator, with Traci stepping aside from that role. The Corrective Action Plan submitted for the YCHHS Developmental & Disability program was accepted by the Office of Developmental Disability Services.

• Approved minutes from 2/18/25
• Assigned Lisa Dillman as committee facilitator (Traci stepping aside)
• Accepted Corrective Action Plan for YCHHS DD program

Cove Orchard Sewer Service District

The committee reappointed Kit Johnston as chair and named Ryan Boyd as secretary. It approved the May 16, 2024 meeting minutes. The FY 2025‑26 district budget was approved unanimously.

• Reappointed Kit Johnston as Chair (4 aye)
• Appointed Ryan Boyd as Secretary (4 aye)
• Approved May 16, 2024 minutes (3 aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget (4 aye)

Board of Commissioners

The board is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss real property transactions under Oregon law. The meeting is not open to the public per ORS 192.660. No decisions are expected to be made in public.

• Deliberations on real property transactions under ORS 192.660(2)(e)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board approved an agreement with Yamhill Community Care Organization Inc. for a System of Care Grant not to exceed $8,000, retroactively effective March 18 2025 through December 31 2025. Commissioner Starrett moved the approval and the motion passed with Commissioners Johnston, Starrett, and King voting aye. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved $8,000 System of Care Grant agreement (3‑0 vote)

Solid Waste Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The committee will review proposed rate changes for waste hauling and transfer stations, along with annual reports from Recology and WM. They are also set to approve minutes from the March 2025 meeting.

• Review WM hauling rate review packet for 2025
• Review Recology Western Oregon annual report for December 2024
• Review WM transfer station rate review info for 2025
• Review Recology CPI information for 2025
• Review Yamhill County rate sheet effective July 1, 2025

Road Improvement Advisory Committee

The Yamhill County Road Improvement Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with reports from the Sheriff, Commissioner, and Director. Under new business, members will review a new RIAC application and hear a presentation on the proposed 2025-26 budget. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and discussion of unfinished business.

• Presentation of 2025-26 proposed budget
• Review of new RIAC application
• Sheriff's report on road-related matters
• Commissioner's report
• Director's report on road improvement activities

Board of Commissioners

The agenda for the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 8, 2025, contains only references to documents (final agenda, packet, public comment, action list) with no specific decisions or discussions listed. The meeting appears to be procedural with no actionable items identified.

The Board approved a Service Element Prior Authorization (SEPA) of $98,757,950 for the Community Developmental Disabilities Program. It also approved a $24 SEPA, a revised building permit fee schedule with a 7.1% CPI increase and a 5% technology surcharge, a revised Surveyor’s Office fee schedule, and a Personal Services Agreement with Beery Elsner Hammond, LLP retroactive to May 1, 2025. The Board directed the Transit Manager to gather additional city ridership and funding data before finalizing a new fare structure.

• Approved SEPA $98,757,950 for Community Developmental Disabilities Program (3-0)
• Approved SEPA $24 for Community Developmental Disabilities (3-0)
• Approved revised building, plumbing, mechanical, manufactured home, and electrical permit fee schedule with 7.1% CPI increase and 5% technology surcharge (3-0)
• Approved revised Surveyor’s Office fee schedule effective July 1, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Personal Services Agreement with Beery Elsner Hammond, LLP retroactive to May 1, 2025 (3-0)
• Directed Transit Manager to collect additional city ridership and funding data for fare policy discussion (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved four health‑service contract amendments increasing funding limits, a $75,000 intergovernmental transit agreement with Washington County, and a jail bed‑rental rate increase to $140 per day. The jail rate increase passed with two votes in favor and one against.

• Approved consent agenda (3‑0)
• Approved health amendment #2 increasing limit to $47,000 (3‑0)
• Approved health amendment #3 increasing limit to $47,490.69 (3‑0)
• Approved health amendment #16 adding $6,318.35 funding (3‑0)
• Approved $75,000 Washington County Transit agreement (3‑0)
• Approved jail bed‑rental rate increase to $140 per day (2‑1)

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. No substantive actions are detailed in the text.

The Board approved reallocating $102,453.46 of ARPA money to a George Fox University childcare project. The consent agenda, a surplus shotgun sale, and an opioid settlement agreement were also approved. Additional contracts for the 2025 Overlay and Chip Seal projects, a right‑of‑way deed, and a Vietnamese American Remembrance Day resolution received approval.

• Allocated $102,453.46 ARPA childcare funds to George Fox University program (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved sale of 12 Mossberg shotguns as surplus (3-0)
• Approved opioid settlement agreement with Target ($36,000) and Costco ($216,000) (3-0)
• Approved Vietnamese American Remembrance Day resolution (3-0)
• Approved $785,907.70 contract for 2025 Overlay Project (3-0)
• Approved $1,484,740 contract for 2025 Chip Seal Project (3-0)
• Accepted right‑of‑way dedication deed from Cyclops Properties LLC (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the consent agenda unanimously. It appointed Craig Brown to the Yamhill County Fair Board and amended the Wildwood Music Festival mass‑gathering permit to require emergency‑services inspections. The Board also approved a $400,000 contract for radio system maintenance for the Sheriff’s Office, a letter of support for the Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant, updates to county policies, a lease amendment for Rogers Landing Park, and a $102,453.46 settlement with Camp Fire Columbia. No action was taken on the proposed opioid settlement until more funding details are known.

• Approved consent agenda (3‑aye)
• Appointed Craig Brown to Fair Board for three‑year term (3‑aye)
• Amended Wildwood Music Festival permit to require emergency‑services visit (3‑aye)
• Approved $400,000 radio maintenance contract for Sheriff’s Office (3‑aye)
• Approved letter of support for Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant (3‑aye)
• Approved revisions to multiple County Policies effective May 5 2025 (3‑aye)
• Approved lease amendment for Rogers Landing Park extending term to June 30 2031 (3‑aye)
• Approved $102,453.46 settlement with Camp Fire Columbia (3‑aye)

Community Justice

The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) will review a Phase I application for the CJC Justice Reinvestment Program (JRP) and a letter of support. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and the current meeting minutes.

• Discussion of 2025-27 CJC JRP Yamhill County Phase I Application
• LPSCC Letter of Support for the JRP Phase I application
• Approval of March 26, 2025 LPSCC minutes
• Approval of April 16, 2025 LPSCC minutes

Parks & Recreation

The board is discussing the organization of the July 19, 2025, Dog Fest at Ed Grenfell and deciding on the design and material for a memorial bench for Jim. Other items include board vacancies and a fiscal sponsorship agreement with OEA for Pawsitively Electric.

• Dog Fest at Ed Grenfell (July 19, 2025) planning and budget outline
• Decision on ready-made vs. hand-made memorial bench for Jim
• Board vacancy applications from Scott Sabbadini and Chris Teichroew
• Fiscal sponsorship agreement with OEA for Pawsitively Electric
• Promotion of the McMinnville Area Community Foundation fund

The board voted unanimously to move the Pawsitively Electric dog fest from July 19 to July 12, 2025. The minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 PM by unanimous vote.

• Approved change of Pawsitively Electric event date to July 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:52 PM (unanimous)

Road Improvement Advisory Committee

The Road Improvement Advisory Committee will hear reports and discuss new business, including a George Fox University engineering project presentation and a new RIAC application. Additional agenda items cover gravel road maintenance and paving criteria, and the criteria for transferring county roads to local authority, specifically E Crestview Dr. in Newberg. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion and information session.

• George Fox University Senior Engineering Project presentation
• New RIAC application
• Discussion of gravel road maintenance and paving criteria; CRIP program
• Criteria and methodology to turn county roads over to local authority (E Crestview Dr. – Newberg)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board approved its consent agenda and declared mobile device terminals surplus county property. It adopted a resolution recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. The Board also approved a $3,696,649 CAFFA grant application, a lease amendment for Rogers Landing Park extending the term to 2050, and several agreements and funding amendments with OHSU and the Oregon Health Authority.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Declared mobile device terminals surplus county property (3-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month (3-0)
• Approved $3,696,649 CAFFA grant application (3-0)
• Approved lease amendment for Rogers Landing Park, extending term to 2050 with $25 rent (3-0)
• Approved five‑year OHSU clinical internship agreement (3-0)
• Approved $30,312 OHSU funding amendment retroactive to Oct 1 2024 (3-0)
• Approved $17,161.15 housing funding amendment with Oregon Health Authority (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The April 8, 2025 special formal session of the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners concluded with no actions approved, denied, or tabled. Attendees discussed downtown property coordination, courthouse space and parking needs, dog‑control costs, and a possible detox center, but no formal votes were taken.

Board of Commissioners

This agenda contains only procedural items: public comment and an action list. No substantive decisions, rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled for discussion or vote.

The Yamhill County Board approved full authorization for the Solid Waste department to submit five funding authorization forms. It also approved Ordinance 941 amending the Parks Code and related fee schedules, adopted the Family and Medical Leave, Whistleblower, Campsite Removal, and Employee Handbook policies effective April 18, 2025, and appointed Russ Thomas to the Road Improvement Advisory Committee. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved full authorization for Solid Waste to submit five funding forms (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 941 amending Parks Code, Wheatland Boat Ramp Parking Regulations, and Rogers Landing Park fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Family and Medical Leave Policy effective April 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Whistleblower Policy effective April 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Campsite Removal and Property Storage Policy (amended) effective April 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Employee Handbook Policy effective April 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Russ Thomas to the Road Improvement Advisory Committee for a three‑year term (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (formal minutes) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved four items: surplus of public‑works fleet vehicles through PublicSurplus.com; an Intent to Award to Roy Houck Construction for the $785,907.70 Overlay Project; an amendment to the Chemeketa Community College early‑childhood educator contract to modify funding through Dec. 31, 2026; and an amendment to the Oregon Health Authority public‑health services agreement to implement the Cities Readiness Initiative retroactive to Feb. 1, 2025.

• Approved surplus of public‑works fleet vehicles via PublicSurplus.com (unanimous)
• Approved Intent to Award to Roy Houck Construction for $785,907.70 Overlay Project (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chemeketa Community College contract to modify funding distribution through Dec 31 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Oregon Health Authority agreement to adopt Cities Readiness Initiative retroactive Feb 1 2025 (unanimous)

Community Justice

The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) of Yamhill County Community Justice is meeting to review and approve minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting and the draft minutes for the current meeting. No other substantive decisions or proposals are on this agenda.

• Approval of 3/5/25 LPSCC meeting minutes
• Approval of 3/26/25 LPSCC meeting minutes (draft)

Board of Commissioners

The agenda for this Board of Commissioners meeting consists solely of listed documents: a final agenda, a packet, public comments, and an action list. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are described in the provided text.

The board approved a $239,495 intergovernmental agreement with YCOM and the City of McMinnville to share the Records Management System through 2029. It also approved a $7,500 grant acceptance with a $2,500 match, corrected a prior board order, and amended a lease with Jeff Reed. The motion to endorse Chemeketa Community College’s bond failed.

• Approved $7,500 USPCA/AKC K9 grant with $2,500 match (3-0)
• Approved $239,495 intergovernmental RMS agreement (3-0)
• Approved correction to Board Order 25-42, Section 6 (3-0)
• Failed to endorse Chemeketa Community College bond (3-0)
• Approved amendment #3 to lease with Jeff Reed effective May 1, 2025 (3-0)

OSU Extension Service District

On March 20, 2025, the Yamhill County Extension Service District Board held a special session. The Board approved the reappointment of Miriam Vargas‑Corona to the District Budget Committee for a three‑year term ending June 30, 2028. Directors Johnston, Starrett, and King all voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 a.m.

• Approved reappointment of Miriam Vargas-Corona to Budget Committee (all three directors voted aye)

Parks & Recreation

The board will review and approve February minutes, receive staff and chair updates, and discuss several agenda items including board vacancies, a report on Metsker Park Planting Day and the potential opening of Metsker Park to the public, recent parks-related news articles, and a fiscal sponsorship for Outdoor Education Adventures. Committee reports will cover the Party in the Park subcommittee, a bench memorial, outreach and communication efforts, and tree plotter activities. No votes on funding or policy changes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Metsker Park Planting Day report and board opinion on opening Metsker Park to the public
• Update on Outdoor Education Adventures fiscal sponsorship
• Committee reports: Party in the Park subcommittee, Bench for Jim, outreach, tree plotter
• Review of recent parks-related reports in the News Register
• Board vacancies update

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 19 meeting. A motion to approve a fiscal sponsorship contract between Outdoor Education Adventures and the Yamhill County Parks Advisory Board passed with all members in favor and Neyssa Hays abstaining. The board also approved a $750 donation to Yamhill County Parks for painting benches at Ed Grenfell Park.

• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved fiscal sponsorship contract with OEA (all in favor, Neyssa Hays abstained)
• Approved $750 donation to Yamhill County Parks for bench painting at Ed Grenfell (all in favor)
• Rob moved donation motion; Tim seconded (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 PM (all in favor)

Road Improvement Advisory Committee

The Road Improvement Advisory Committee will receive reports from the Sheriff, Commissioner, and Director, and discuss new business including two new RIAC applications, the annual report, and a joint position update with Soil & Water Conservation District. The committee will also consider gravel road maintenance and paving criteria under the CRIP program, as well as criteria for turning county roads over to local authority, specifically E Crestview Dr. in Newberg.

• Two new RIAC applications
• RIAC Annual Report
• Soil & Water Conservation Dist./Public Works joint position update
• Gravel road maintenance and paving criteria; CRIP program
• Criteria and methodology to turn county roads over to local authority (E Crestview Dr., Newberg)

The committee voted to recommend Russ Thomas, City of Newberg Public Works Director, to fill the current RIAC vacancy, with the recommendation to be presented to the Board of Commissioners for approval. The committee also approved the RIAC Annual Report for presentation to the Board in June. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were informational reports or discussions.

• Recommended Russ Thomas for RIAC vacancy (motion carried)
• Approved RIAC Annual Report for Board of Commissioners (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda for the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners meeting on March 13, 2025, consists solely of document filenames and placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed. The meeting appears to be purely procedural with no actionable items described.

• No concrete items are listed in the agenda text.

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners approved four items: authorizing the Department of Community Justice to submit specialty court grant applications, authorizing HHS to apply for $20,000 from Yamhill Community Care, approving a sublease with the Yamhill Valley Farmworkers Clinic, and supporting House Bill 2425. They postponed a decision on DEQ funding authorization forms to March 27, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized YCDCJ Director to submit CJC Specialty Court grants for 2025-27 (3-0)
• Authorized HHS to apply for $20,000 from Yamhill Community Care (3-0)
• Approved sublease with Yamhill Valley Farmworkers Clinic, terminating B.O. 24-131 (3-0)
• Approved letter supporting HB 2425 on forced labor in electric products (3-0)
• Postponed DEQ funding authorization forms to March 27, 2025

Board of Commissioners

This meeting of the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners is largely procedural. The agenda lists only public comment, an action list, and references to revised final agenda and packet documents. No substantive decisions, rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled for discussion.

• Public comment session at 03.06.2025
• Action list review (item 4 – no further detail provided)

The Board unanimously approved a $236,000 chip seal contract with Siegmund Excavation and Construction Inc., letters supporting HB 3552 (regional career centers) and opposing HB 3362 (tire tax), and a wildfire hazard map appeal. They also added a McMinnville Fire District liaison to Commissioner Johnston's duties.

• Approved $236,000 chip seal contract with Siegmund Excavation (3-0)
• Approved letter supporting HB 3552 on regional career centers (3-0)
• Approved letter opposing HB 3362 tire excise tax (3-0)
• Approved filing wildfire hazard classification appeal with Oregon Dept. of Forestry (3-0)
• Added McMinnville Fire District to Commissioner Johnston's liaison duties (consensus)

Solid Waste Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Yamhill County Solid Waste Advisory Committee is meeting to review the 2024 annual summary and discuss routine business. The agenda includes consideration of unapproved minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting. No new proposals or decisions are listed beyond these procedural items.

• Review of 2024 Annual Summary
• Consideration of unapproved minutes from November 6, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The agenda for this meeting lists only document filenames and mentions public comment and an action list. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The Board approved Ordinance 942 amending the Yamhill County Dog Code, authorized a $72,136.44 purchase of a 2025 Ford F-550, and approved two road vacations without public hearings. They also approved letters to Senator Wyden on Medicare cuts and in opposition to SB 916. An ordinance amending the Parks Code was postponed for revisions.

• Approved Ordinance 942 amending the Dog Code (3-0)
• Authorized purchase of 2025 Ford F-550 for $72,136.44 (3-0)
• Approved Road Vacation RV-3-2024 without public hearing (3-0)
• Approved Road Vacation RV-2-2024 without public hearing (3-0)
• Approved letter to Senator Wyden on Medicare physician payment cuts (3-0)
• Approved letter opposing SB 916 on unemployment insurance for labor disputes (3-0)
• Postponed Ordinance 941 amending Parks Code for staff revisions

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a professional services contract with SERA Architects for office relocation, adopted the Sheriff's Office Title VI compliance plan, authorized a grant application for radio system upgrades, and approved three ODOT transit grants. They also supported a letter for federal funding for Provoking Hope. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved SERA Architects contract for office move, not to exceed $146,427 (3-0)
• Adopted Sheriff's Office Title VI Program Compliance Plan (3-0)
• Authorized Sheriff's Office to apply for $867,552 CIP grant for radio system (3-0)
• Approved ODOT grant #35701 for senior/disability services, $40,000 total (3-0)
• Approved ODOT grant #35711 for three replacement vehicles, $590,709 total (3-0)
• Approved ODOT grant #35710 for operating funds, $338,750 total (3-0)
• Approved letter supporting Provoking Hope's 2026 federal funding application (3-0)

Parks & Recreation

This is a routine meeting of the Yamhill County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Members will review and approve previous minutes, receive staff and chair updates, and discuss committee reports including the Party in the Park event and a potential Jim memorial bench. No decisions on funding or policy are listed.

• Discussion of a memorial bench for Jim at Party in the Park event
• Review of volunteer hours tracking sheet
• Assistance with SWCD Native Plant Sale from Feb 20–March 1
• Upcoming Party in the Park planning meeting on March 7

The Yamhill County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the January 15, 2025 minutes and received staff updates on several projects. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; most items were informational, including updates on conditional use permits, camera installation, and park access negotiations.

• Approved minutes from January 15, 2025 (all in favor)

Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee

The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee will hold a routine meeting to review customer survey questions, annual program data, and critical incidents/complaints. Members will also approve previous meeting minutes and discuss new programs and resources. No binding decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of customer survey questions
• Presentation of annual data from behavioral health and developmental disability programs
• Review of critical incidents and complaints
• Discussion of new programs and resources

The committee reviewed 2024 Behavioral Health data, including 144 chart audits of 151 staff (102 passed, 47 did not), 22 complaints (4 led to system changes), and 32 critical incidents (7 led to system changes). They discussed changes to the intake process under new CCBHC criteria, allowing assessments in two sessions, and acknowledged a shortage of therapists. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and planning-focused.

• Reviewed 2024 audit data: 144 charts audited, 151 staff audited, 102 passed
• Reviewed 2024 complaints: 22 total, 4 resulted in system changes
• Reviewed 2024 critical incidents: 32 total, 7 resulted in system changes
• Discussed CCBHC intake process change to two-session assessments
• Discussed shortening customer service survey and modifying language
• Scheduled next meetings for September 16 and November 18, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda consists of file names for the meeting packet and action list but contains no specific discussion items or decision points. The content of the meeting is not listed in the provided text.

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including a $236,000 chip rock procurement contract with Siegmund Excavation and Construction, Inc., and a letter supporting House Bill 3119 to delay certain motor vehicle emissions standards. They also approved a $3.35 million behavioral support services agreement with the Oregon Department of Human Services, and a $178,140 grant amendment for gender-specific probation caseloads. A professional services contract with SERA Architects was postponed for further review.

• Approved $236,000 chip rock procurement contract with Siegmund Excavation (3-0)
• Approved letter supporting HB 3119 to delay motor vehicle emissions standards (3-0)
• Approved $3,350,500 behavioral support services agreement with Oregon DHS (3-0)
• Approved $178,140 grant amendment for gender-specific probation caseloads (3-0)
• Approved mass gathering permit for 2025 Memorial Weekend Boat Races (3-0)
• Declared Tax Lot R3215AA 00400 surplus and authorized sale for $16,119 (2-0, King recused)
• Approved reappointment of John Arand to Solid Waste Advisory Committee (3-0)
• Postponed professional services contract with SERA Architects for further review

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including a new septic system enforcement code (Ordinance 940), a $150,000 DUII deputy grant, a $393,463.90 public health services amendment, a $350,000 housing benefits agreement, and a rescinded/re-approved emergency management grant. They also approved the consent agenda, which included reappointments to the Transit Advisory Committee. No public comments were received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including reappointments to Transit Advisory Committee (3-0)
• Approved ODOT DUII Deputy Grant of $150,000 (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 940 adopting Septic System Enforcement Code (3-0)
• Approved amendment #14 to OHA Public Health Services agreement adding $393,463.90 (3-0)
• Approved OHA Health-Related Social Needs housing benefits agreement of $350,000 (3-0)
• Approved rescinding B.O. 24-364 and approving amended EMPG grant of $88,502 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda consists of procedural links to a revised agenda, packet, public comments, and an action list. No specific discussion items or decisions are detailed in the text.

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners approved two mass gathering permits: one for the 2025 Memorial Weekend Boat Races (May 24-25) and one for the 2025 Wildwood Music Festival (June 20-22). Both applications were approved unanimously, with the administration fee reduced to $250 for each. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included reappointments to county committees and declaring surplus property.

• Approved mass gathering permit for 2025 Memorial Weekend Boat Races (unanimous)
• Approved mass gathering permit for 2025 Wildwood Music Festival (unanimous)
• Reduced administration fee to $250 for both mass gathering permits
• Approved consent agenda including reappointments to Board of Health and Housing Authority
• Declared computer equipment surplus to donate to school districts
• Declared Sheriff's Office items surplus for sale to staff
• Approved amendment #2 to ODHS Child Welfare agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a $447,720 grant agreement with the Oregon Health Authority for the Nurse-Family Partnership program, funding home visits for first-time and at-risk parents. It also accepted a $16,119 bid for a tax lot sale, with one commissioner abstaining. The consent agenda, including appointments and a vehicle surplus, was approved unanimously.

• Approved $447,720 Nurse-Family Partnership grant agreement (3-0)
• Accepted $16,119 final bid for Tax Lot R3215 AA00400 (2-0, King abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments and vehicle surplus (3-0)
• Appointed Lesley Anderson to Parks Advisory Board (consent)
• Reappointed Nyberg, Lewis, Wildhaber to Fair Board (consent)
• Approved surplus of 2016 Ford F-350 (consent)
• Amended 2025 Areas of Liaison List (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board meets in executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding current litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(h). The session is not open to the public.

• Consultation with legal counsel on litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(h)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025-27 State Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Plan, which includes a new fare policy with collections starting July 2025, a bid process for the Durham Lane transfer center, and route updates. They also approved the 2025 Areas of Liaison and reappointed/appointed members to the Parkway Committee. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved 2025-27 STIF Plan (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Areas of Liaison (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Parkway Committee appointments (3-0)

Parks & Recreation

The Yamhill County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss board vacancies, staff updates, and park liaison plans. New business includes designing and locating a bench for Jim. The board will recess to interview Lesley Anderson for a board seat and then vote on the application.

• Interview and vote on Lesley Anderson's board membership application
• Update on board vacancies and plans for filling them
• Discussion of promotion events: Parks Quest or Party in the Park
• Parks liaison updates for 12 sites including Dayton Landing, Crabtree, and Deer Creek
• Design and location discussion for a bench dedicated to Jim

The Yamhill County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board recommended Lesley Anderson for appointment to the board, voted to discontinue Parks Quest for one year, and created a subcommittee to plan a 'Party in the Parks' event. The board also approved the December minutes with a correction and discussed budget and park updates.

• Recommended Lesley Anderson to the Board of Commissioners (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from Dec 18, 2024, with correction (all in favor)
• Discontinued Parks Quest for one year (all in favor)
• Created subcommittee for Party in the Parks (all in favor)

Road Improvement Advisory Committee

The Road Improvement Advisory Committee will review the language of the Access/Utility Permit and the 2025-26 Public Works Capital Improvement Projects. The body will also discuss road maintenance criteria and the process for transferring county roads to local authority.

• Review of Access/Utility Permit language
• 2025-26 Public Works Capital Improvement Projects
• Gravel road maintenance and paving criteria; CRIP program
• Criteria for turning county roads over to local authority (E Crestview Dr. – Newberg)

The committee reviewed monthly crash data, noting a potential trend at Springhill/Flett Rd and Flett Rd/Hwy 47. Staff reported on fleet changes, budget forecasting for FY26, and a request for a speed zone reduction on North Valley Rd. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Accepted December 12, 2024 minutes as circulated
• Requested speed zone reduction on North Valley Rd to 45 mph via ODOT
• Agreed to consider speed detection signs on North Valley Rd
• Adjourned at 7:41 p.m. on motion by Michal Wert, seconded by Tony Roos

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance 939, adopting the Yamhill County Rural Tax Exemption Code, with an effective date of April 9, 2025. They also approved a supplemental budget for the Capital Improvement Fund to accommodate the acquisition of the Oregon Mutual Insurance campus. A property line adjustment hearing was continued to February 6, 2025, and a bid acceptance for tax-foreclosed property was continued to January 23, 2025. The board elected Kit Johnston as Chair and Mary Starrett as Vice-Chair for 2025.

• Elected Kit Johnston as Chair and Mary Starrett as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 939, Rural Tax Exemption Code, effective April 9, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved supplemental budget for Capital Improvement Fund 440 for Oregon Mutual Insurance campus acquisition (3-0)
• Approved 1.0 FTE Data Analyst for Health and Human Services (3-0)
• Continued property line adjustment Docket #L-21-24 to February 6, 2025 (3-0)
• Continued bid acceptance for Tax Lot R3215AA 00400 to January 23, 2025 (no vote, consensus)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel and committee appointments (2-0, King abstained)