Board of Commissioners Formal Session 07/02/2026

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners held a formal session on July 2, 2026, during which several procurement-related decisions were made. The board unanimously approved the sheriff's request to purchase a vintage 1954 Chevrolet patrol car. They also approved an increase in a contract amount to $794,720.08 per year retroactive to July 1, 2026, and authorized an amendment to a psychiatric behavioral health services agreement with Andrea Kessinger, increasing the hourly rate to $107.33 effective July 9, 2026. Additionally, the board appointed two new members to the budget committee to fill vacancies, selecting candidates based on qualifications and community involvement. The meeting also included a land use hearing regarding a forest template dwelling site modification, which was approved following staff recommendations. Other discussions involved community events, public safety, and local government advisory updates, but no further procurement actions were noted.