Amador County Board of Supervisors' Meeting 9/8/26

The Amador County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on September 8, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a maintenance agreement transfer for Electra Lane and Tiger Creek, which involved road maintenance responsibilities and snow removal coordination. The board also conducted a public hearing and approved the final budget for fiscal year 2026, highlighting concerns about a projected $3.5 million deficit due to rising costs such as PERS liabilities, healthcare, and insurance. Additionally, the board certified the final Environmental Impact Report and adopted the Wicklow Way Specific Plan, a development project involving residential units, parks, and public uses, with considerations for future land sales and community facilities. The meeting also featured a contentious discussion on reducing the chief probation officer's salary from $88 to $83 per hour as a cost-saving measure amid tight budgets, with the board ultimately voting to set the salary at the lower rate and plan to revisit the issue in a future meeting.