Derrick C Wharff

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The Board reviewed the joint schedule for the coming week and received updates from the Parks Department regarding park improvements and upcoming master planning discussions. The Board discussed and approved several items, including an ordinance amendment to public contracting rules, a memorandum of agreement with Oregon Health & Sciences University for the Nutrition Oregon Campaign, an amendment to a provider agreement with Yamhill Community Care Organization for safety net services, and the approval of an Interchange Area Management Plan for the Newberg-Dundee Bypass after removing references to a bicycle pedestrian trail. Other approvals included a rural broadband consultant services agreement, a contract for special juvenile justice services, hardware procurement for laptops and desktops, the declaration of real property as surplus, and the intent to award a bridge replacement construction project. Additionally, the Board conducted public hearings regarding the use of tax-exempt revenue bond proceeds by George Fox University and an application for a comprehensive plan amendment and zone change for a commercial property development.

The Board of Commissioners conducted a combined session where they reviewed the joint commissioner schedule. The agenda included a work session on the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program, which involved discussions on program administration and implementation challenges. The Board approved an amendment to a purchase and sale agreement with the Yamhill County Affordable Housing Corporation. Furthermore, a public hearing was held regarding a conditional use permit and site design review for a winery and tasting room. The Board resolved to keep the public record open to allow for further testimony and evidence before concluding the hearing at a later date.

The board discussed officer elections, the volunteer-led Habitat Conservation Plan, and the feasibility of an 'adopt a park' program based on research from other counties. Additionally, the board restructured several subcommittees, including new groups for parks signage and revenue-generating options for the Parks Department. The meeting also included deliberations on volunteer management, maintenance accountability, community engagement strategies for upcoming summer events, and the potential for infrastructure research.

The board discussed several topics, including Information Technology department updates on network security and infrastructure projects, a work session on the Yamhill County Broadband Project, and the appointment of members to the Transit Advisory Committee. The board also authorized an agreement for a new child development facility, adopted updated procedures for conducting public meetings, approved grant applications for vehicle and operational funding, and supported an amendment to the Metro code regarding landfill closure permits. Furthermore, the board authorized a multi-county agreement for the sharing of Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, reviewed audit findings for the fiscal year, and approved the rebranding of the juvenile corrections division. Finally, a public hearing was held regarding a comprehensive plan amendment and zone change for a property, which the board approved.