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[Updated 10/06/2009] Receipt of report moved to October 14, 2009 at 9:00 AM in YC Courtroom #32.

2009-10 PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULE - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PAZ-05-08/FP-04-08/SDR-16-08, request for expansion of Riverbend Landfill. Includes comp plan amendment, zone change, floodplain modification, and site design review, as continued from July 1 at the point of Staff Recommendation.

I hear that the consultants will be giving a presentation on their Agri-Business/Agri-Tourism report on Monday, October 5 at 1:00 in Room 32 of the Yamhill County Courthouse. 

The growth of the wine industry in Yamhill County is leading to a growth not only in the wine-making side of the business, but in surrounding, especially tourism-related, business, to more industry, non-profit benefits, and personal events.  The county faces increasing numbers of people asking to create event businesses on their farmland; a plethora of blue directional signs to wineries and other rural businesses; questions about creating inns as well as bed & breakfasts, etc.

Decisions are currently made on a case by case basis with no long term goals, plans or guidelines or limits.

Without fanfare, the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners commissioned a study of "agri-business" for the county in October, 2008.  The specs for this and the RFP and deadline are not posted online, only the board order authorizing the study.  There is no indication of what the next steps are.  What public involvement there will be.  How it will impact Yamhill County's Comprehensive Plan, etc.

By luck, however, the city of McMinnville has posted draft background documents prepared by the contractor on the city's website.

Current state of affairs:

• The Board Order for the county's study.
• Commission Mary Stern's look forward to the study.
• Draft background materials prepared by the contractor and posted by the city of McMinnville.
• A background piece in which the county supports Oregon state Senate ammendments WRT agri-tourism in 2007.

RFP: Alternative Disposal Options for Yamhill County Solid Waste 2009:

The RFP summary (due by April 30th -- just two weeks from publication!):

The Board of Commissioners desires to retain the services of a qualified firm or individual to evaluate and recommend alternative disposal options, use of alternative landfill sites and the cost of transportation options, other than disposal of solid waste at Riverbend Landfill in the event the landfill is unable to accommodate disposal needs for in-county waste after expiration of the license agreement.  It is assumed that it will be necessary to provide for the disposal of about 250,000 tons of solid waste per year by 2020.

The specifications:

3.1 The successful proposer will be required to complete a comprehensive report suggesting alternative solid waste disposal options, alternative sites, and cost of transportation options other than disposal at Riverbend Landfill in the event the landfill is unable to accommodate disposal needs for in-county waste after expiration of the license agreement on September 30, 2014.  A land use application is pending to expand Riverbend Landfill, but it is unknown whether the application will ultimately be approved.  It is assumed that it will be necessary to provide for the disposal of about 250,000 tons of solid waste per year by 2020. All available options must be evaluated with respect to locations, disposal costs, transportation costs, reliability and environmental factors.

disposaloptionsrfp - Get more Business Documents

Oregon Historical County Records Guide: Historical County Offices and Duties.

The board of commissioners acts as the governing body for the county, various service districts, councils, and committees. It is responsible for county administration, management, and policy. The board prepares and adopts county and service district budgets and provides administrative services, support, and liaison to service districts, cities, public agencies, organizations, the Oregon Legislative Assembly, and federal and state officials. It is responsible for conducting public meetings, hearings, road vacations, private and public land sales and exchanges as well as enacting ordinances, orders, contracts, leases, and other legal agreements.

Here are a few quick pie charts of the Yamhill County, OR budget for 2008-2009., taken from the summary sheet published in the county newspapers.

Sources of Revenue

This first pie chart shows the budgeted amount, following state procedures:

Yamhill County, OR Board of Commissioners meeting minutes can be found from the commissioners page.