BOS Special Meeting 09/23/2025

The Madera County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on September 23, 2025, which included a variety of agenda items and presentations. Key procurement-related discussions involved the approval of an $85,000 contract for civil engineering work on the Manzanita Lake Trail project, funded by a $500,000 grant, and the award of a $239,822 contract to GIO JRM Construction, Inc. for reconstruction work at Jackass Rock Camp, fully covered by county insurance. Additionally, the board reviewed a preliminary energy audit conducted by Southland Industries on the county's energy infrastructure, discussing potential energy savings projects including LED lighting upgrades, HVAC replacements, solar PV installations, water conservation measures, and building automation systems. The board approved moving forward with a $26,000 investment grade audit to further evaluate these projects, with the understanding that future project approvals would return to the board for consideration. The meeting also included a presentation on the potential expansion of the Pioneer Community Energy service territory to include Madera County, with the board approving participation in an impact assessment study to evaluate financial and operational feasibility before making a final decision on joining the community choice aggregation program. Several proclamations and recognitions were made, including honoring the retirement of the county's Chief Administrative Officer, Jay Vanney. No other significant procurement actions or budget allocations were noted during the meeting.