06102026 June 10, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors held a budget-focused meeting on June 10, 2026, primarily addressing the fiscal year 2027 CEO recommended budget and related funding allocations. The board discussed significant budget deficits and the need for reductions, emphasizing the use of one-time funds as a temporary measure. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of financing for a new animal services facility, with concerns about operational costs impacting future budgets. The board reviewed allocations of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) funds, including $400,000 to the Calaveras Visitors Bureau and $50,000 to the Chamber of Commerce, and considered reallocating funds to support fire dispatch contracts and public works projects such as snow removal. They also discussed Proposition 172 funds designated for public safety, debating allocations between the sheriff's office, fire services, and probation, with attention to compliance restrictions on court-related expenses. Capital improvement projects were reviewed, including a $30,000 increase in integrated waste fees for a regulatory compliance project and considerations for the DA building and museum elevator repairs. The board deliberated on staffing priorities, notably within the district attorney's office and behavioral health services, debating title changes and associated costs. The meeting concluded with motions to adopt the working budget with noted adjustments and a commitment to revisit allocations and staffing midyear. No specific contract awards or RFPs were detailed, but several budget reallocations and capital project funding decisions were made.