Board of Supervisors Tues. Mtg 07-07-26 · Abatements & CalRecycle Grant

The County of Lake Board of Supervisors held a meeting on July 7, 2026, to consider assessments for abatement costs on three properties cleaned up under a CalRecycle grant. The properties included an old mine site on Dry Creek Road in Middletown and two adjacent parcels on Lakeshore Boulevard in Lakeport. The board reviewed detailed presentations on the cleanup efforts, costs incurred, and the process for recording liens against the properties to recover abatement expenses. Concerns were raised regarding the clarity and detail of contractor invoices, notice to property owners, and ongoing environmental risks, particularly related to mining equipment and contamination. The board discussed maintaining oversight on unresolved environmental issues and improving invoice transparency. Ultimately, the board approved motions to record liens totaling approximately $130,000 against the properties to cover abatement costs, with direction to staff to finalize the lien recordings and assessments.