BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' Worksession Aug 17th, 2026

The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners held a worksession on August 17, 2026, discussing several community and county operational topics. Key procurement-related discussions included the Umatilla County Housing Authority's payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT), where the board reviewed the historical payments of approximately $28,000 to $32,000 annually and discussed the need for clarity on how these funds are used and whether there is a formal agreement governing them. The board requested further collaboration with the Housing Authority to clarify the PILOT arrangement. Additionally, the board reviewed upcoming agenda items involving procurement actions such as the purchase of ATVs for the county sheriff's office, funding requests for sidewalk projects, and a property reconveyance from foreclosure. They also discussed a letter of support for the Stanfield Interchange Plan, which is a grant requirement, and a request for $10,000 in startup funds for a new water committee focused on water quality and quantity projects. Other topics included community wildfire response and parking and internet issues at county events, but these did not involve direct procurement decisions.