Yamhill County, Oregon

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Local Investment Advisory Committee

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

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

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.

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)

Cove Orchard Sewer Service District

OSU Extension Service District

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)

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

Cove Orchard Sewer Service District

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)

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)

Parks & Recreation

The board will hold annual elections for chair, vice chair, and secretary. They will review the Fiscal Year 2027 Parks Department budget. Other business includes public comment, approval of minutes, and committee updates on topics like Emerald Ash Borer and revenue options.

• Annual executive committee elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Review of FY27 Parks Department Budget
• Public comment opportunity (two minutes per speaker)
• Committee updates: Emerald Ash Borer, Outreach & Marketing, Revenue Generating Options, Parks Signs, Parks Liaisons
• Approval of agenda and minutes from previous meeting

The board approved the meeting minutes after a requested correction. The advisory board held elections and voted to retain Neyssa Hays as Chair, Amanda Mehlhoff as Vice Chair, and Casey Heesacker as Secretary. The FY 27 Parks Department budget was noted as having been adopted by the Board of Commissioners. No other actions were taken.

• Approved modified meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Neyssa Hays as Chair (majority vote)
• Elected Amanda Mehlhoff as Vice Chair (majority vote)
• Elected Casey Heesacker as Secretary (majority vote)

Solid Waste Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee

The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee will review annual data and service overviews, followed by a review of critical incidents and complaints. The meeting will conclude with a planning session for future agenda topics.

• Review of Developmental Disabilities Annual Data and Service Overview
• Review of Critical Incidents and Complaints
• Discussion of new programs and resources
• Planning for next meeting agenda
• Future topic ideas include CCO Performance Metrics and Crisis Outreach Services

Road Improvement Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the consent agenda and reappointed members to the Habitat Conservation Plan Committee. It also approved a $37,150 Maintenance Assistance Grant with the Oregon State Marine Board and authorized transit staff to apply for two ODOT federal grants and to submit support letters for opportunity zone nominations. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Reappointed Habitat Conservation Plan Committee members (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved $37,150 Maintenance Assistance Grant with OSMB (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved modification of Physician Services Agreement (Starrett motion, Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Authorized Transit staff to apply for 2027-29 ODOT Section 5310 Grant (King motion, Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Authorized Transit staff to apply for 2027-29 ODOT Section 5311 Grant (King motion, Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved amendment to Grant Agreement #35710 with ODOT (King motion, Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Authorized staff to draft support letters for three opportunity zone nominations (Johnston motion, Johnston, Starrett, King aye)

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 7, 2026 includes a public comment packet and a revised agenda. No specific policy items or decisions are listed in the agenda.

The commissioners unanimously approved a $179,470.18 settlement in Lynch v. Yamhill County, authorized the purchase of a 2026 Peterbilt 536 for $285,943, and adopted several contract amendments and an ambulance service ordinance. They also approved the minutes from the April 16 and April 23 formal sessions and appointed Brady Carroll to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee. A letter supporting HUD program updates was added to a county submission. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved settlement agreement in Lynch v. Yamhill County ($179,470.18) – unanimous
• Authorized purchase of 2026 Peterbilt 536 truck for $285,943 – unanimous
• Approved Amendment #2 to detention‑bed rental rates with Columbia County – unanimous
• Approved Amendment #1 to Intoxicated Driver Program funding agreement with Oregon Health Authority – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 951 establishing Ambulance Service Code and declaring emergency – unanimous
• Approved minutes from April 16, 2026 formal session – unanimous
• Approved minutes from April 23, 2026 formal session – unanimous
• Appointed Brady Carroll to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee (three‑year term) – unanimous

Yamhill County Transit Area

Cove Orchard Sewer Service District

The board approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. The board appointed Mike Saunders to the budget committee for a three‑year term ending May 7, 2029. Director King noted one vacancy remains on the budget committee. The meeting adjourned at 9:48 a.m.

• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Mike Saunders to budget committee (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board approved its consent agenda, giving the county authority to apply for a 2026 Library Services and Technology Act mini‑grant. It also approved a $452,777 construction contract for the Chip & Scrub Seal project, a $119,000 HVAC controls purchase order, and the termination of an employee agreement with Christian Boenisch.

• Approved consent agenda, including April 9 minutes (3-0)
• Approved authority to submit LSTA Mini Grant (3-0)
• Approved $452,777 Chip & Scrub Seal construction contract (3-0)
• Approved $119,000 HVAC controls purchase order (3-0)
• Approved termination of Christian Boenisch employment agreement (2-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda and a conditional use permit for Chehalem Christian Fellowship. It also approved several contracts and grants, most notably a $5,198,400 amendment for the Ash Swale Patty Lane Road Bridge replacement. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (3‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Chehalem Christian Fellowship (3‑0)
• Approved $5,198,400 amendment for Ash Swale Patty Lane Road Bridge replacement (3‑0)
• Approved Master Service Agreement with Axon Services for body‑worn cameras and tasers, $244,413.90 (3‑0)
• Approved Emergency Management Performance Grant of $85,287 (3‑0)
• Approved Oregon State Marine Board grant amendment of $62,024 (3‑0)
• Approved Medicaid claims processing agreement with MESD (effective July 1 2026) (3‑0)
• Approved de‑obligation of $989,697.80 from Health Services agreement (3‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board approved the consent agenda and a Comprehensive Plan map amendment changing a large agricultural holding to commercial forestry. It also adopted a resolution supporting National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and approved a $4,028,768 CAFFA grant. Additional approvals included health‑center funding, provider services and Relias Learning contracts, and a youth services memorandum of understanding.

• Approved consent agenda (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from Agriculture/Forestry Large Holding to Commercial Forestry (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved resolution supporting National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved CAFFA grant application for $4,028,768 (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved $65,000 per year amendment for Willamina School Based Health Center (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved amendment to Provider Services Agreement effective Jan 1 2026 (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved Relias Learning contract amendment increasing annual amount to $70,149.13 (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for Youth Services “Learn 2 Earn” program (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)

Board of Commissioners

Parks & Recreation

The Yamhill County Parks Advisory Board will discuss a proposed Adopt-a-Park program, including a review of similar programs in other counties. The board will also consider forming new subcommittees for Adopt a Park and Parks Signs, and receive staff and chair updates. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is largely informational and organizational.

• Discussion of Adopt-a-Park program (attached list of counties with similar programs)
• Proposal to form new 'Adopt a Park' subcommittee
• Proposal to form new 'Parks Signs' subcommittee
• Review and approval of March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Updates from staff and chair (none reported)

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken during the session.

• Approved March 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Local Investment Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board approved the consent agenda, several contracts and agreements, and a resolution recognizing Vietnamese‑American Remembrance Day. It also decided to schedule a public hearing on docket G‑01‑22 for road ordinance amendments and to give the State 35 days notice before a June planning commission hearing on zoning updates.

• Approved consent agenda (including law library surplus and committee reappointments) (3-0)
• Approved $957,096 contract with Roy Houck Construction for North Valley Road paving (3-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing April 30, 2026 as Vietnamese‑American Remembrance Day (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Amity School District for law‑enforcement training (3-0)
• Approved $767,866.08 security screening contract with DPI Security Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $452,777 intent to award Chip & Scrub Seal Project to Sierra Sante Fe Corp (3-0)
• Approved Cooperative Improvement Agreement with ODOT for OR99W Corridor safety project (3-0)
• Scheduled a public hearing on docket G‑01‑22 for road ordinance amendments (consensus)

Road Improvement Advisory Committee

The Road Improvement Advisory Committee will review a senior engineering project from George Fox University and discuss policies for dust abatement and gravel road maintenance. The group will also review crash data and criteria for turning county roads over to local authorities.

• George Fox University Senior Engineering Project presentation
• Dust Abatement Assistance Program policy and form
• Crash Data discussion with Sheriff’s Office
• Gravel road maintenance and paving criteria
• Criteria to turn county roads over to local authority

Planning & Development

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners meeting on April 2, 2026 is scheduled to accept public comments. The agenda lists several PDFs for review, but no specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances are detailed. No decisions or proposals are identified in the provided agenda.

The Board approved the consent agenda and adopted a resolution recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. It authorized a GSA master lease for nine sheriff‑office vehicles and approved the Parks Division’s application to the NPS‑RTCA program. The Board also approved health‑service amendments, transferred $102,000 to Dog Control, hired a contract employee for Transit, and committed $200,000 to the Mid‑Willamette Valley Council of Governments’ revolving loan fund. The North Valley Road paving contract was postponed to April 9.

• Approved consent agenda (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Adopted Resolution 26-04-02-1 recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Authorized GSA master lease for nine sheriff vehicles (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved Parks Division manager’s NPS‑RTCA program application (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved Amendment #5 for McMinnville School‑Based Health Center ($65,000/yr) (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved $102,000 transfer to Dog Control from General Funds (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved contract employee agreement with Cynthia Thompson for Transit Division (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved letter of support committing $200,000 to MWVCOG loan fund (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board approved the consent agenda, appointed Sherri Charlton to the Housing Authority, and approved a partition of a 37‑acre parcel. It authorized $10,000 for a suicide‑prevention coalition and unanimously upheld a planning commission decision on a forestry zoning change. The Board also agreed to transfer $102,000 to restart the county dog‑control program.

• Approved consent agenda (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Appointed Sherri Charlton to Housing Authority (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Approved partition of ~37‑acre property into two parcels (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Authorized $10,000 health funding for suicide‑prevention coalition (Johnston, Starrett, King aye)
• Upheld Planning Commission’s approval of forestry zoning change (unanimous aye)
• Board consensus to transfer $102,000 discretionary funds to dog‑control program (no formal vote recorded)

Community Justice

The Community Justice Board’s agenda for March 26, 2026, contains only references to PDF documents and does not list any specific agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are detailed in the provided text.

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved its consent agenda and several technical amendments to an ordinance. Commissioners voted 2‑1 to amend the ordinance title and to adopt Ordinance 948, which removes the Yamhelas Westsider Trail Project from the county Transportation System Plan. The Board also approved the construction and operation of Chehalem Christian Fellowship church with 22 conditions of approval (3‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Amended ordinance title to remove Yamhelas Westsider Trail (2-1)
• Corrected misspelling of “Roads” in Exhibit A (3-0)
• Corrected misspelling of “the” in Exhibit A (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 948 removing Yamhelas Westsider Trail from plan (2-1)
• Approved church construction with 22 conditions (3-0)

Parks & Recreation

The Yamhill County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss potential park fee structures and revenue opportunities. The board will also review the Parks Liaisons Program and a potential redesign of park signage.

• Discussion of general park fee structure, reservation, facility, and special event fees
• Consideration of a redesign for all park signage
• Review of Parks Liaisons Program maintenance and reporting duties
• Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) monitoring update
• Bench dedication for Jim at Ed Grenfell County Park on March 20

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting. A motion to adjourn the March 18, 2026 session was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were voted on during this meeting.

• Approved January 21, 2026 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned the March 18, 2026 meeting (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to consult its legal counsel about a current lawsuit covered by ORS 192.660(2)(h). No other specific matters are listed, though the agenda allows for additional items as needed. The session is closed to the public under the cited statute.

• Consult legal counsel regarding current litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(h)
• Address any other items the Board deems necessary

Road Improvement Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners agenda for March 12, 2026, references a public comment packet, a revised agenda, a final packet, and an action list. No individual agenda items, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners approved seven items during the March 12, 2026 meeting. Approvals included a $957,096 contract to pave the North Valley Road, a $217,514.50 contract for road repairs, and a $7,000 health‑authority funding application. The board also adopted memoranda of understanding with the BLM and OHSU, a support letter for Newberg’s affordable‑housing project, and a personal services contract for court mediation. All motions passed with Commissioners Starrett and King voting aye.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with BLM (item I1) – motion passed
• Approved $957,096 North Valley Road Paving contract to Roy Houck Construction (item I2) – motion passed
• Approved $217,514.50 construction services contract for North Valley Road repairs (item I3) – motion passed
• Approved MOU with OHSU for behavioral health data system (item I4) – motion passed
• Approved $7,000 funding application authorization for Oregon Health Authority (item I5) – motion passed
• Approved letter supporting Newberg affordable‑housing project (item I6) – motion passed
• Approved personal services contract with Nathaline Nivens for court mediation (item I7) – motion passed

Board of Commissioners

The March 5, 2026 Yamhill County Board of Commissioners packet contains a public comment PDF, an agenda PDF, a revised packet PDF, and an action list PDF. Items 1 through 4 are listed only as "Documents:" with no further description. No specific decisions, proposals, or agenda items are detailed in the provided material.

The Yamhill County Board approved a special outdoor mass gathering permit for the Wildwood Music Festival and adopted several contract and lease amendments, including a lease rent increase for HHS and a transit contract amendment up to $5.9 million. The Board also authorized surplus disposals of obsolete technology and fleet vehicles, and approved a land‑use partition application with eight conditions. All actions passed with unanimous votes of Commissioners Johnston, Starrett, and King.

• Approved surplus of Clerk’s Office obsolete technology (B.O. 26-044) – unanimous aye
• Approved surplus of Public Works Fleet vehicles via PublicSurplus.com (B.O. 26-045) – unanimous aye
• Approved Outdoor Mass Gathering Permit for Wildwood Music Festival, 41100 Tindle Creek Rd., June 19‑21, 2026 (B.O. 26-046) – unanimous aye
• Approved amendment to HHS lease increasing rent and extending term (B.O. 26-047) – unanimous aye
• Approved amendment decreasing Oregon Health Authority funding by $3,350 (B.O. 26-048) – unanimous aye
• Approved amendment adding four E‑1 replacement vehicles, raising total project cost to $676,693 (B.O. 26-049) – unanimous aye
• Approved transit contract amendment up to $5,900,000, retroactive Jan 1 2026‑Jun 30 2027 (B.O. 26-050) – unanimous aye
• Approved partition of 37‑acre property with eight conditions (Public Hearing Docket P-10-25) – unanimous aye

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the consent agenda and reappointed three members to the Road Improvement Advisory Committee and Gregory Thorsgard to the Budget Committee. They also approved two amendments: one reinstating health‑related social needs housing benefits and another increasing a specialist budget to $53,000. The first reading of an ordinance to remove the Yamhelas Westsider Trail Project was entered, with a second reading set for March 12, 2026. Finally, the board approved the Wildwood Music Festival mass‑gathering permit and reduced the administration fee to $250.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Reappointed Jeff Brown, Chip Mayes, Ryan Webb to Road Improvement Advisory Committee (3-0)
• Reappointed Gregory Thorsgard to Budget Committee (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Agreement #184790 reinstating HRSN housing benefits (3-0)
• Approved Amendment A increasing specialist budget to $53,000 (3-0)
• First reading of ordinance to remove Yamhelas Westsider Trail Project entered; second reading scheduled March 12, 2026
• Approved Wildwood Music Festival permit, admin fee reduced to $250 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the consent agenda. It approved a $217,514.50 contract with Roy Houcks Construction LLC for the 2026 North Valley Road full department repair and culvert replacement. The Board also approved an amendment to the county health services agreement with Locum Tenens and an intergovernmental agreement for PSRB tort liability coverage. Finally, the Board approved the staff‑recommended schedule to keep the church hearing record open through March 12, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved $217,514.50 North Valley Rd repair contract with Roy Houcks Construction LLC (3-0)
• Approved amendment to health services agreement with Locum Tenens (3-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement #057247 for PSRB tort liability coverage (3-0)
• Approved Leave Without Pay for employee #5482 retroactive to Feb 2, 2026 (3-0)
• Reappointed Elsa Pantoja and Monica Saunders to Employee Safety Advisory Committee (3-0)
• Approved staff motion to keep public hearing record open with deadlines through March 12, 2026 (3-0)

Parks & Recreation

The board will approve the January 21, 2026 meeting minutes and plan a bench dedication for Jim at Ed Grenfell County Park on March 20. It will discuss the transient lodging tax, reviewing email exchanges and deciding on any next steps. The board will confirm members of the outreach committee and review draft park liaison role descriptions and assignments. It will also set the calendar for upcoming events and the next regular meeting.

• Approve January 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Bench dedication for Jim at Ed Grenfell County Park on March 20
• Discussion of transient lodging tax (email review, determine next steps)
• Confirm outreach committee members: Lesley, Mike, Brendan, Neyssa
• Review and assign park liaison role descriptions

The board approved the January 21, 2026 meeting minutes with all members in favor. Staff announced that park reservations will not be offered in 2026, so shelters will be first‑come‑first‑served. The board adopted park liaison assignments and set a bench dedication for March 20 at Ed Grenfell County Park. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved January 21, 2026 minutes (all in favor)
• Staff decided not to offer park reservations in 2026; shelters first‑come‑first‑served
• Scheduled bench dedication for Jim on March 20 at Ed Grenfell County Park
• Assigned park liaisons for 12 parks as listed in the agenda
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Solid Waste Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee

The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee will welcome members, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and conduct an annual data review. It will also examine critical incidents and complaints, discuss new programs and resources, and plan the agenda for the next meeting.

• Approval of last meeting's minutes
• Annual Data Review
• Review of Critical Incidents/Complaints
• Discussion of new programs/resources
• Planning next agenda

The committee approved the meeting minutes as presented. The session reviewed annual complaint and incident data, but no recommendations or votes were made on any items. Upcoming in‑home care worker training was announced, and future agenda items were assigned.

• Approved meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to consult with legal counsel about ongoing litigation referenced in ORS 192.660(2)(h). The session may also cover any additional items the Board deems necessary. No other agenda items are listed.

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

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners will hear public comments and review the revised agenda and packet. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinance items are listed on the agenda.

The Board approved its consent agenda and reappointed five members to the Ambulance Service Area Committee. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for Grange Hill, LLC, adopted a new Ambulance Service Code and declared an emergency, and approved a special outdoor mass gathering permit for the Newberg Boat Club at Rogers Landing Park with a reduced fee. Additionally, the Board approved a letter of support for the 2025 Grand Ronde Tribal Lands Bill and amended the County Administrator position ordinance, also declaring an emergency. The public hearing on an agri‑tourism event application was postponed to March 12, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Reappointed five members to the Ambulance Service Area Committee (3-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Grange Hill, LLC (Tax Lot R3328 00102) (3-0)
• Adopted new Ambulance Service Code, repealing Ordinance 723 and declared emergency (3-0)
• Approved special outdoor mass gathering permit for Newberg Boat Club at Rogers Landing Park, fee reduced to $250 (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for the 2025 Grand Ronde Tribal Lands Bill (3-0)
• Approved amendment to the County Administrator position ordinance, declaring emergency (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. It includes a public hearing for Docket P-10-25.

• Public hearing for Docket P-10-25

The commissioners approved the consent agenda and reappointed two Board of Health members. They adopted Ordinance 945, approved several contracts—including a $45‑per‑hour accreditation services agreement, a $250,000 language services contract, and an amendment to the Oregon Health Authority agreement—and authorized a road vacation near SW Sunnyside Lane. The Board also approved a mass‑gathering permit for the 2026 Memorial Weekend Boat Races with the administration fee reduced to $250, and kept the record open for a Measure 49 partition hearing.

• Approved consent agenda (3‑0)
• Reappointed Seamus McCarthy and Dr. Brandi Spence to Board of Health (3‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 945 (3‑0)
• Approved $45/hr accreditation services contract (3‑0)
• Approved $250,000 language services contract with Language Line Services (3‑0)
• Approved amendment extending Oregon Health Authority agreement to Dec 31 2027 (3‑0)
• Approved road vacation RV‑1‑2025 near SW Sunnyside Lane (3‑0)
• Approved mass‑gathering permit for Boat Races, fee reduced to $250 (3‑0)

Ambulance Service Area Advisory Committee

The Ambulance Service Area Advisory Committee will consider adopting the minutes from its October 1, 2025 meeting. It will review the November quarterly reports from TVF&R and the McMinnville Fire Department. The committee will receive an update on the ASA plan and discuss overdose response and deflection referral strategies. The meeting will also set the next meeting date for June 3, 2026.

• Adopt minutes from October 1, 2025 meeting
• Review November quarterly reports – TVF&R (Ben Sorenson) and McMinnville FD (Amy Hanifan)
• ASA Plan Update
• Discussion of overdose response and deflection referrals
• Schedule next meeting for June 3, 2026

Board of Commissioners

The board will hold a meeting including a public hearing for Docket C-09-25. The provided agenda text is primarily a list of document packets and does not detail specific action items beyond the hearing.

• Public hearing for Docket C-09-25

The Board approved a $7,222,108.74 agreement with the Oregon Health Authority and an amendment with Waystar for health services, and adopted the Local Public Health Modernization Plan. Commissioners Johnston and Starrett approved removing the Yamhelas Westsider Trail from the Yamhill County Transportation System Plan by a 2‑1 vote. The Board also continued the public hearing on a church construction request and set a February 5 discussion on the trail amendment language.

• Approved $7,222,108.74 health services agreement (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to health services contract with Waystar (3‑0)
• Approved Local Public Health Modernization Plan (3‑0)
• Approved removal of Yamhelas Westsider Trail from YCTSP (2‑1)
• Scheduled discussion on trail amendment language for Feb 5 2026
• Approved continuation of public hearing for church construction (3‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to consult with legal counsel about a current litigation matter referenced under ORS 192.660(2)(h). The session may also address any other items the Board deems necessary. No decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

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

Community Justice

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners agenda for Jan 22 2026 consists of several PDF documents, including an updated public comment packet, a final agenda, a final packet, a public hearing packet, and an action list. No specific resolutions, contracts, or policy items are detailed in the agenda text. The meeting appears to be procedural, focusing on document distribution and public comments.

• Updated Public Comment Packet (012226 PUBLIC COMMENTS.PDF)
• Final Agenda (012226 AGENDA.PDF)
• Final Packet (012226 PACKET.PDF)
• Public Hearing Packet 2 (DOCKET G-01-25)
• Action List (012226 ACTION.PDF)

The Board approved the consent agenda, including the Areas of Liaison for 2026 and the minutes from the January 8, 2026 session. The Board approved Amendment #2 with DPI Security, Inc. for security services at the Government Services Building, not to exceed $47,586, retroactive to November 1 2025 through June 30 2026. The public hearing on the proposal to remove the Yamhelas Westsider Trail from the Transportation System Plan was continued to January 29 2026.

• Approved B.O. 26‑016 – Areas of Liaison for 2026 (3‑aye)
• Approved B.O. 26‑017 – Formal Session minutes from January 8, 2026 (3‑aye)
• Approved Amendment #2 with DPI Security, Inc. for security services, not to exceed $47,586 (3‑aye)
• Continued public hearing on Docket G‑01‑25 (trail removal) to Jan 29 2026 (3‑aye)

Local Investment Advisory Committee

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss a proposal to partner with the Greater Yamhill Watershed Council to pursue grant funding for feasibility studies on removing Juliette Dam and modifying or removing Rainbow Lake Dam. A recommendation on that partnership will be voted on. Other agenda items include a discussion of the Transient Lodging Tax, staff updates, a chair update on the county commissioner’s race, and planning for 2026 outreach.

• Transient Lodging Tax presentation by Commissioner King (discussion)
• Proposed grant writing partnership with Greater Yamhill Watershed Council for Juliette Dam removal and Rainbow Lake Dam modifications/removal (board recommendation vote)
• Staff updates presented by Travis Pease
• Chair update covering the county commissioner’s race
• Discussion of 2026 outreach plans

The board unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes. Members voted to table the proposed Transient Lodging Tax discussion for future debate. A unanimous motion recommended that the County partner with the Greater Yamhill Watershed Council to seek grant funding for feasibility studies. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on proposed Transient Lodging Tax (no vote recorded)
• Recommended County partner with GYWC to pursue grant funding (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will review a revised agenda, packet, public comment packet, and an action list. No specific agenda items are detailed in the provided documents. The meeting includes a public hearing labeled C-03-22. All items are procedural documents.

The Board approved Ordinance 944 changing a zone map from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for tax lots 4318-801 and 4318-900. It also approved five amendments to health‑related agreements, a construction services contract with Haworth Inc. up to $1,548,454 for the GSB Improvements Project, and a letter of support for the Northwest Early Learning Academy’s $1,500,000 funding request. All motions passed unanimously (Commissioners Johnston, Starrett, King). No other actions were taken.

• Approved Ordinance 944 zone map change (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #16 Agreement #026028 with Oregon Health Authority, $6,300 (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #5 to Agreement #185833 with Oregon Health Authority (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #7 to Provider Agreement with Yamhill Community Care Organization (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #3 to Local Mental Health Authority agreement (3-0)
• Approved Construction Services Contract with Haworth Inc., not to exceed $1,548,454 (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for Northwest Early Learning Academy’s $1,500,000 funding request (3-0)

Planning & Development

Road Improvement Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will conduct Public Hearing 1 (Docket C-03-22). They will consider the documents included in the public comment packet and action list. No specific agenda items are listed beyond these procedural steps.

• Public Hearing 1 (Docket C-03-22) – review of submitted documents