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 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 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 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)

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 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 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 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 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)

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 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 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

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)

Road Improvement Advisory Committee

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

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

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)

Ambulance Service Area Advisory Committee

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 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 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 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

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)

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 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 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)

Parks & Recreation

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)

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

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)

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)

Board of Commissioners

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)

Parks & Recreation

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)