Board of Commissioners Formal Session 6/18/2026

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners held a formal session on June 18, 2026, with key procurement-related discussions focusing on broadband infrastructure and grant funding projects. Alerica presented on a broadband project funded nearly two years prior, highlighting the successful deployment of underground fiber optic cable to improve internet connectivity for approximately 300 rural households. The project was completed under budget at $3.62 million and ahead of schedule, with ongoing customer hookups expected to finish by fall. The board also considered and unanimously approved the adoption of the county's Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program, which enables financing for energy efficiency and seismic retrofits, with administration by the McMinnville Economic Development Partnership. Additionally, the board approved amendments to agreements with the Oregon Health Authority increasing public health service funds by $329,974, and approved a transfer appropriation of $90,000 for jail maintenance following a kitchen fire, fully reimbursed by insurance. A public hearing was held to support a Community Development Block Grant application for the Cove Orchard Sewer District wastewater rehabilitation project, with the board authorizing staff to proceed with the grant application. Other agenda items included amendments to tax foreclosed property management policies and ratification of a collective bargaining agreement. The meeting also included discussions on transportation infrastructure projects and grant opportunities, with ongoing coordination with state agencies and regional partners.