Board of Commissioners Formal Session 11/12/2026

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners’ formal session on November 12, 2026, unanimously approved several agreements and funding actions. The Board approved Amendment No. 1 to ODOT agreement No. 35788 for Yamhill County Transit, increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $858,966, with a $98,313 match, and extending the term through September 30, 2027. It also authorized acceptance of five ODOT high-visibility enforcement grants for the Sheriff’s Office, totaling $19,000, for the period October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027. Other unanimous approvals included an employment-agreement amendment setting compensation at $170 per hour through June 30, 2030, an amendment increasing a Health and Human Services lease to $4,089.89 per month through October 31, 2027, and authorization for County Counsel to sign a proposed opioid-claims settlement agreement with Albertsons Companies Inc. The consent agenda, including a Public Works HCP plan and meeting minutes, also passed unanimously.

At a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance to allow roads, highways, and other transportation facilities in county exception areas, the Planning Commission’s prior recommendation was to deny the proposal 8–0. Commissioners did not make a final decision on the ordinance; they unanimously directed County Counsel to work on revised, narrowly tailored language addressing the potential Public Works Safety and Public Recreation zones, and scheduled the matter to return January 7, 2027. Testimony raised concerns about effects on farmland, trails, and property rights, while supporters sought a path for specific park and public works projects. No vendor selection or competitive solicitation was discussed.