Amador County Board of Supervisors' Meeting of 4/14/26

The Amador County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on April 14, 2026, which included extensive discussions on budget considerations for the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) programs. Multiple community members and program representatives advocated for maintaining or increasing funding for UCCE initiatives such as 4-H, Master Gardeners, and Master Food Preservers, emphasizing their value in agriculture, youth education, nutrition, and community health. The board also addressed the Amador County Tourism Marketing District, approving amendments to its management plan to improve transparency and enforcement of assessments, including clarifications on short-term rental collections and payment policies. Additionally, the board approved a resolution for the Dry Town County Water District to conduct financial audits and appointed a new planning commissioner. A significant procurement-related item was the approval of increased cemetery plot fees at Pine Grove Cemetery to cover maintenance costs and bolster the endowment fund, with a 150% price increase for both casket and cremation plots, effective immediately. The meeting reflected the county's efforts to balance budget constraints while supporting key community programs and infrastructure needs.