The McMinnville Streets and Sanitation committee on the early agenda approved multiple public‑works contracts and a countywide animal‑care voucher program.

Staff told the committee the animal‑control masonry project — described as phase one of a two‑phase effort to secure the shelter — came in about $10,000 over the estimate but that savings elsewhere would cover the overrun. A motion to accept the project moved during the meeting and the committee approved it.

For brush collection and off‑site disposal, staff said three bids were received and recommended Big Woody’s Tree Service as the low bidder. Discussion clarified the bid structure: a mobilization fee of approximately $4,000 plus per‑ton charges that staff characterized in total as about $48 per ton (roughly $24 per ton to chip and another $24 per ton for transport). Committee members asked for clarity on the mobilization versus per‑ton accounting; staff said the mobilization is charged per trip and the per‑ton fees cover both chipping and transport. The committee approved accepting the low bid.

The committee also reviewed three bids for construction of Bobby Ray Wetland Park and staff recommended award to Brinley & Sons at $1,076,000. Staff said they will reduce the concrete scope through value engineering — removing much of the originally proposed concrete work — which is expected to bring the awarded cost below the initial figure. The project is grant‑funded, and staff represented they do not expect the city to be at risk of paying the full unmodified amount as submitted. The committee approved moving forward with the recommended contractor subject to those adjustments.

Separately, staff recommended using a statewide contract to replace an aging Chevrolet cab‑chassis truck; the statewide contract approach was projected to save about $11,000 versus other purchasing options. The committee approved that purchase.

Finally, the committee approved creation of a Linda McGee Spay & Neuter Assistance Program funded by a grant. Staff described the program as countywide (not limited to McMinnville residents), with an estimated $1,100 per voucher and an expectation of covering roughly 10–15 spay/neuter surgeries reimbursed by the state. The committee approved the program.

The committee’s approvals were procedural votes during the meeting; staff noted funding sources for the park project (grant) and for the truck purchase (budgeted funds). No dissenting votes were recorded in the transcript excerpts for these items. The committee then adjourned.