Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 09/01/2026

The Madera County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on September 1, 2026, which included discussions on emergency medical services and fire department mutual aid agreements. The board considered an amendment to contract number 9911J-C2025 with the City of Firebaugh to continue automatic aid for priority one emergency calls, with discussions about potentially expanding the service to include priority two calls. The contract involves an annual reimbursement based on a four-year average cost of $250 per call, with 2024 payments totaling $16,250. Board members and public commenters emphasized the importance of timely emergency response, especially in rural areas like East Side Acres, and discussed improvements in ambulance response times and dispatch coordination. No votes or motions were recorded regarding changes to the contract during this meeting. Other agenda items included proclamations recognizing National Recovery Month and public health updates, but no additional procurement actions were noted.