Yamhill County

The board addressed several agenda items, including the authorization for the Public Works Fleet Department to surplus vehicles. Other business items included the approval of an agreement between Health and Human Services and Lines for Life, an amendment to an agreement with the Oregon Health Authority for mental health and addiction services funding, and authorization to apply for a suicide prevention grant. Additionally, the board considered a proposed rate increase for solid waste services, a library grant agreement, and a resolution in support of Men's Health Week. A public hearing was also held regarding an appeal of a planning director's decision concerning a principal dwelling for farm use.

The Board meeting agenda included a work session on YCOM, consideration of an intergovernmental agreement between Yamhill County Transit and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for fixed route services, and approval of the ninth amendment to the Provider Services Agreement between Yamhill County Health and Human Services and the Yamhill Community Care Organization for school-based mental health services. The Board also considered a new lease agreement with JJSS Property LLC and scheduled a public hearing regarding a Planning Commission recommendation to add transportation facilities and improvements as permitted or conditional uses in various zoning districts.

The board discussed several items including personnel requests, contracts, and grant applications, specifically authorizing a letter of support for a low-income housing project. The commissioners addressed concerns regarding radio system compatibility, potential interference of wind energy projects with radar and microwave systems, and the expansion of the Head Start project including mechanical and security upgrades. Furthermore, the meeting covered the development of a new Sex Offender Treatment Provider protocol and strategies for addressing the issue of sexting among youth through education and partnerships. Finally, the board reviewed and approved the county parks capital improvement projects update.

The meeting packet includes an agenda, action list, and associated documents for public review and consideration.

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.