Umatilla County commissioners approved a series of motions on Nov. 25 covering equipment purchases, facilities work, grant-funded trailers and multiple budget actions.

Key outcomes approved by the board:

- Snowplow purchase: The board approved purchasing and outfitting a second pickup with a snowplow to improve snow clearing at county campuses; staff estimated the plow cost at $8,208.35 and clarified tax and transport costs in discussion.

- Third-floor flooring: The board approved a $20,265 contract to grind and level the uneven 3rd-floor law library floor to address safety concerns and prepare it for new flooring, with work expected after the new year.

- ATV trailers (Sheriff's Office): The sheriff's office received approval to replace aging single-axle trailers with three tandem-axle trailers. The county noted an approved Oregon Parks and Recreation Department grant for $19,200 and that the 20% match is met by surplus sales; staff confirmed no general-fund dollars would be used for the project.

- Vehicle repair: A county vehicle (#2203) damaged in a collision with a deer will be repaired by Zimmerman's Auto Body for an estimated $8,952.07 and retained in the fleet.

- Software licenses: Human Services Director Kim Bet obtained approval to spend $5,796 for 23 Grammarly licenses (two for the VA office); staff said the purchase meets IT criteria for handling protected health information and is not charged to the general fund.

- Environmental home modifications: The board approved payments to complete previously authorized state-reimbursed home modification projects; staff noted the program is state-funded and may face future restrictions.

- Jubilee Lake: The board approved a letter of support for the Jubilee Lake accessibility project.

- Supplemental budgets and transfers: The board held a public hearing and approved supplemental budget orders and five budget transfers (orders 2026-13 through 2026-18) to appropriate additional state and capital funding and adjust contingency and materials/services lines as described in staff reports.

- Ambulance staffing waiver: The board approved an annual waiver request from East Umatilla Health District to waive certain staffing requirements for non‑EMT drivers (the same waiver granted in prior years).

Votes on these routine items were recorded during the regular meeting after the public hearings and presentations; board members moved, seconded and voice-voted approval on the motions as indicated in the meeting record. Where dollar amounts were stated in presentations, they are included above.