Votes at a glance: consent approvals, labor MOU, DEQ IGA amendment and construction award

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners took several procedural and procurement actions on Nov. 6. Key approvals were unanimous voice votes unless noted.

Consent agenda and committee appointment
All items on the consent agenda were approved by unanimous voice vote. The board also added Chris Mercier (Grand Ronde) to the Parkway Committee.

MOU with Teamsters Local 223
The board approved a memorandum of understanding clarifying anniversary-date language for step increases under the 2024'2027 collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 223 through June 30, 2027. Motion carried unanimously; no amendments were made during the meeting.

DEQ intergovernmental agreement amendment
Commissioners approved Amendment No. 4 to IGA No. 168-20 between Yamhill County and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, extending the agreement term through Sept. 30, 2026. Staff confirmed the previously noted dates in meeting paperwork and no substantive change was added during the hearing.

Construction procurement: North Hill Road bridge maintenance
The board approved a notice of intent to award the North Hill Road bridge maintenance project to Bent LLC for $176,675. The vote was unanimous.

Other
The board moved and approved routine administrative items as listed on the agenda; no contested or divisive votes were recorded during these items.