Board of Commissioners Formal Session 05/07/2026

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners held a formal session on May 7, 2026, addressing several procurement and contract-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval to purchase a 2026 Peterbilt 536 truck under the state government Sourcewell contract for $285,943, and approval of an amendment to a detention bed agreement with Columbia County to increase rates by 3% or the seasonally adjusted CPI-U. The board also approved a settlement agreement related to the Lynch versus Yamhill County case involving surplus property sales and ongoing auction obligations, with a total payment of approximately $179,000. Additionally, the board discussed zoning ordinance amendments related to transportation facilities, with plans to revisit the issue after legal review. Other agenda items included approval of an agreement amendment with the Oregon Health Authority and adoption of an ambulance service code ordinance. The meeting featured public comments on veterans' services and zoning concerns, and concluded with various community updates and announcements.