Yamhill County Health Services Approves Multiple Funding Agreements for Developmental Programs

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners held a formal session on August 28, 2025, addressing several key agenda items primarily focused on service agreements and funding for community programs.

The meeting commenced with the approval of a service element prior authorization between Yamhill County Health and Human Services and the Department of Human Services. This agreement, numbered 137396514, secures $1,000 for the financing of the Community Developmental Disabilities program. The motion was made by Commissioner Starett and passed unanimously.

Following this, the board considered another service element prior authorization, numbered 135475765, which allocates $400,000 for the same community developmental disabilities program. This motion also received unanimous approval.

The commissioners then moved on to a stiff sub-provider agreement between Grama County Transit and MV Advancements, with a not-to-exceed amount of $60,000, retroactive from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. This agreement was approved without further discussion.

Next, the board approved another stiff sub-provider agreement between Yamhill County Transit and Oregon Mennonite Residential Services for $44,320, covering the same retroactive period. This motion also passed unanimously.

The meeting continued with the approval of a stiff sub-provider agreement between Yamhill County Transit and Yamhill County Abacus for $13,539.25, again retroactive to the same dates. This motion was approved unanimously as well.

An agreement between Yamhill County Health and Human Services and the University of Montana for the placement of students for clinical internships was also discussed. This agreement, effective for five years upon execution, received unanimous approval.

The session concluded with announcements from Commissioner Kimo, who shared insights from a recent tour of Hampton Lumber, emphasizing the significant job creation and community impact of the facility. He also mentioned attending a welcome reception for the new Linfield University president and shared personal experiences from a local soccer tournament.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the board's commitment to funding essential community services and fostering local partnerships, with all motions passing unanimously, reflecting a collaborative approach among the commissioners.