Alpine County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Alpine County roundup: $498,572 trailhead grant on Board agenda; no outcomes published yet

Alpine County's recent meetings did not have published outcomes in the records supplied for this roundup. The summaries for the Board of Supervisors, the Child Abuse Prevention Council and the Fish and Game Commission are agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. No vote tallies were included. The largest dollar item on a recent agenda was a proposed $498,572 Sierra Nevada Conservancy grant for the Markleeville Disc Golf/Charity Valley Trailhead Project, listed for Board consideration on Oct. 6 with a 4/5 vote requirement.

Board of Supervisors, Oct. 6

A special session was scheduled for Oct. 6 with a public comment period, then a closed session. In closed session, the Board was scheduled to confer with labor negotiator Jack Hughes and county representatives about employee organizations, including the Deputy Sheriff's Association and the Alpine County Miscellaneous Employee Association (OE3 Local #3). No action items were listed on the open agenda, and the meeting was set to adjourn to a regular meeting the same day at 9:00 AM. The special session was listed at Board Chambers, Government Center, 99 Water Street, Markleeville, CA 96120, with remote participation via Zoom and live-streaming through the county's CivicClerk portal.

The regular Board agenda listed the $498,572 grant agreement, a revised Sheriff/Coroner salary, several contracts and policy items, presentations on the Hope Valley Wildlife Area and a legislative update, and a closed session on existing litigation against STPUD. The salary item would rescind R2023-96 and set the Sheriff/Coroner annual base salary at $157,287.22 effective November 2, 2026. The agenda also listed an Esri Small Enterprise Agreement for a cloud-based GIS subscription at $61,800.00, expiring October 25, 2029; a CHP South Lake Tahoe Area MOU for use of the Sheriff's Office firing range, effective April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2030, not to exceed $15,000; and a Homeland Security Grant Project application for $76,089 for 9/1/2025 to 6/30/2028.

Child Abuse Prevention Council, Oct. 7

The council was scheduled to meet at 1:30 PM in the Health & Human Services Conference Room, 75 Diamond Valley Rd., Markleeville. New business included a presentation on how domestic violence affects children. Old business included the 2026 Holiday Food and Gift Program. The consent agenda listed approval of the September 2, 2026 regular meeting minutes and the October 7, 2026 agenda. Member reports and a community engagement/awareness tracker were allotted 10 minutes. Public comment was allowed, but no action could be taken on items not on the agenda.

Fish and Game Commission, Oct. 14

The commission was scheduled to review financial and administrative reports, consider possible action regarding Willow Creek, and approve minutes from July 8, August 12 and September 9, 2026. The financial report was listed from Economic Development Director JT Chevallier. The record supplied is an agenda only.

Coming up

The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to meet Oct. 20 to discuss the development schedule for the 2027–2032 Strategic Plan and a request to allow the CEO to send staff home with pay during unsafe travel conditions. The agenda also lists an amended Alpine County Salary Schedule; a shared parking lot agreement with Bear Valley Mountain Resort, LLC through June 30, 2027; a contract renewal with Benchmark Land Use Group, Inc. for Surface Mining and Reclamation Act services with a maximum of $100,000; a resolution recognizing Sheriff Tom Minder for 22 years of employment; and an update from the USDA Forest Service on issues affecting Alpine County. A separate special Board meeting scheduled for Oct. 20 is listed as canceled. No other upcoming meetings appear in the supplied data.

Alpine County Board Weighs $498,572 Trailhead Grant and Sheriff Salary; Tri-TAC Meeting Canceled

Alpine County supervisors were scheduled to consider a $498,572 Sierra Nevada Conservancy grant for the Markleeville Disc Golf/Charity Valley Trailhead Project and a revised Sheriff/Coroner salary at a 9:00 AM meeting on Oct. 6 in Markleeville. As of Oct. 13, minutes from that meeting had not been published, so the public record does not yet show what the board decided. Everything below comes from published agendas; items listed as votes were set for consideration, not confirmed outcomes.

Board of Supervisors: grant, salary, contracts

The Oct. 6 regular agenda listed Grant Agreement No. 1917-RT with the Sierra Nevada Conservancy for the Markleeville Disc Golf/Charity Valley Trailhead Project, not to exceed $498,572, requiring a 4/5 vote. Also listed was rescinding R2023-96 and setting the Sheriff/Coroner annual base salary at $157,287.22 effective Nov. 2, 2026.

Contracts and applications on the agenda included an Esri Small Enterprise Agreement for a cloud-based GIS subscription at $61,800.00, expiring Oct. 25, 2029; a CHP South Lake Tahoe Area MOU for use of the Sheriff's Office firing range, effective April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2030, not to exceed $15,000; and a Homeland Security Grant Project application for $76,089 covering Sept. 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028. The agenda also listed presentations on the Hope Valley Wildlife Area and a legislative update.

Closed session on labor talks and litigation

A special session the same day opened with public comment — three minutes per speaker — before a closed session in which the board was to confer with labor negotiator Jack Hughes and designated county representatives on negotiations involving the Deputy Sheriff's Association and the Alpine County Miscellaneous Employee Association (OE3 Local #3). No action items were listed on the open agenda. The regular agenda also listed a closed session on existing litigation against STPUD.

The meeting was held at Board Chambers, Government Center, 99 Water Street, Markleeville, CA 96120, with remote participation by Zoom and live streaming through the county's CivicClerk portal.

Juvenile Justice Council: finances and RFP process

The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council met Sept. 30 to approve minutes from its March 11, 2026 meeting, review finances including income, expenditures and fund balances, and discuss and vote on approving a Request for Proposals process and beginning implementation. Minutes have not been published.

Child Abuse Prevention Council

The council met Oct. 7 at 1:30 PM at the Health & Human Services Conference Room, 75 Diamond Valley Rd., Markleeville. New business was a presentation on how domestic violence affects children. Old business was the 2026 Holiday Food and Gift Program. The consent agenda covered approving the Sept. 2, 2026 regular meeting minutes and the Oct. 7 agenda, along with member reports on community engagement.

Tri-TAC meeting canceled

The Tri-County Technical Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Friday, Oct. 2 at 10 AM was canceled for lack of agenda items. No business was decided or discussed.

Coming up

• **Oct. 14 — Fish and Game Commission:** discussion and possible action regarding Willow Creek; a financial report from Economic Development Director JT Chevallier; and approval of meeting minutes from July 8, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9, 2026.

*Note on the record: all recent meeting entries supplied are agendas. Minutes were not published as of Oct. 13, so no vote tallies or final outcomes are available for those meetings.*

Alpine County boards set agendas for sheriff appointment, budget review, and permit appeal

Alpine County's recent government meetings covered a range of topics, including an interim sheriff appointment, a budget review, and a permit appeal, but no decisions have been reported because minutes from these meetings have not yet been published. The agendas below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or possible action.

Board of Supervisors (Aug. 18)

The board's regular meeting included several consent items and a public hearing. Among the items on the agenda:

• Appointment of Undersheriff Taylor Green as Interim Sheriff/Coroner, effective Nov. 2, 2026.
• A public hearing on an appeal of a denied conditional use permit for 999 Kirkwood Meadows Dr, Lot 2 (APN 006-231-010).
• Approval of a contract with Nancy Callahan dba I.D.E.A Consulting Services for $375,000 (2026-2029), with bidding waived.
• Approval of a lease amendment with the Alpine County Office of Education for $64,800 plus utilities, not to exceed $90,000.
• Approval of a transport van purchase for the Bear Valley Fire Department, not to exceed $61,000.

Earlier that same day, the board held a special meeting consisting solely of a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations, including the Deputy Sheriff's Association and the Alpine County Miscellaneous Employee Association. No public action was scheduled.

Fish and Game Commission (Aug. 12)

The commission's agenda included possible action on revisions to county fish and game bylaws, a donation solicitation letter, and upcoming fish stockings. The commission also discussed mitigation of Golden Mussels spread and scheduling Kids Fishing Days. Public comment was available in person or via Zoom.

Tri-County Technical Advisory Committee (Aug. 14)

The committee's only substantive item was a report on the 2025-2026 Kirkwood Mountain Resort employee housing. The rest of the agenda was procedural, with general public comment on non-agenda items.

Audit and Finance Committee (Aug. 20)

The committee reviewed changes from the preliminary to the recommended budget for FY2026/27, including General Fund budget schedules and a discussion on allocating unassigned fund balance to the strategic reserve. It also reviewed the Travel & Meal Reimbursement Policy and received a presentation on the FY2025/26 department status update and financial audit plan. The committee approved minutes from its May 14, 2026 meeting.

Coming up

• **Aug. 25, 2026** – Board of Supervisors special meeting to receive a report and discuss the future of the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce and County involvement. No decisions are scheduled.
• **Aug. 27, 2026** – The Alpine County Planning Commission meeting has been canceled. No items are listed on the agenda.

Alpine County Board Set to Act on Road Contract, Short-Term Rental Ordinance; Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled

The Alpine County Board of Supervisors' July 21 agenda included a $498,880 road reconstruction contract and a second reading of a short-term rental ordinance, but minutes from that meeting and three others have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Board of Supervisors — July 21

The Board's agenda listed several financial actions and a public hearing. Because minutes are not yet available, the following items reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed decisions:

• A $498,880 contract with K.W. Emerson for reconstruction of Spring Cliff and Mule Ear Roads in Bear Valley.
• A $375,000 consulting contract with I.D.E.A Consulting Services, with a waiver of standard bidding procedures.
• A $52,000 purchase order with Desert Springs Trout Farm, LLC for fish planting services.
• An easement agreement for Liberty Utilities to install an EV charger at 99 Water St., Markleeville.
• Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending County Code chapters 18.08 and 18.73, affecting short-term rental definitions, the Transient Occupancy Tax, and hosting platform requirements.
• A public hearing on county job vacancies.
• Updates on the Alpine County Strategic Plan and the Ebbetts Pass road rehabilitation project.

Behavioral Health Advisory Board — July 23

The Behavioral Health Advisory Board was scheduled to discuss bylaws updates and youth mental health. The agenda also included a presentation on International Overdose Awareness Day/Month by Mel Fisk and a discussion on board outreach. Minutes are not yet published.

Markleeville Design Review Committee — July 29

The committee was set to review exterior improvements at two Highway 89 properties:

• Application 2026042: Exterior improvements including windows, siding, and roofing at 14799 Hwy 89 (Markleeville General Store).
• A request for alternative siding material and color at 14811 State HWY 89 (the Deli).
• Proposed modifications to Markleeville Historic Guidelines regarding outdoor lighting, based on Darksky International principles.
• Review of meeting minutes from April 23, 2026.

Minutes are not yet published.

Planning Commission — July 30 (Cancelled)

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 30, 2026, was cancelled. No agenda items were listed.

Coming Up

• **August 4 — Local Transportation Commission:** Will consider a resolution adopting the 2025 Regional Transportation Plan and its CEQA Initial Study/Negative Declaration. A public hearing on unmet transit needs for Fiscal Year 25/26 is also scheduled, along with the reappointment of Susan (Tink) Miller to the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council through 6/30/2029.
• **August 4 — Board of Supervisors:** Will hold a public hearing on an appeal of denied conditional use permit no. 2026013 for 999 Kirkwood Meadows Dr in Andes. Other agenda items include a contract amendment with E Squared C, Inc. for COOP services increasing annual cost by $675.48 to a total of $330,718.92; a new annual renewal Maintenance/Support Agreement with Megabyte Systems Inc.; fee waivers totaling $425 for the 2026 HermitFest Fundraising Event; and a proposed resolution recognizing August 2026 as Child Support Awareness Month.

Note: All recent meeting summaries are based on agendas only; official minutes have not yet been published. Outcomes listed above should not be treated as confirmed until minutes are available.

Alpine County Board Set Tax Rates, Contracts on July 7 Agenda; Short-Term Rental Ordinance Up Next

Alpine County's Board of Supervisors packed its July 7 agenda with fiscal-year decisions, including a $375,000 consulting contract, tax rate setting, and public hearings on fire assessments and zoning in Markleeville. Minutes from that meeting and all others in the past two weeks have not yet been published, so only agenda items can be reported — no outcomes are confirmed.

Board of Supervisors — July 6 and 7

The Board held a special meeting July 6 to facilitate a Town Hall with U.S. Representative Tom McClintock. No other business items were listed.

A separate special meeting July 7 was held entirely in closed session to discuss the appointment of County Counsel under Government Code section 54957 and to confer with a labor negotiator regarding County Counsel and CEO employee relations. No public action was scheduled.

The Board's regular July 7 agenda included several items for consideration:

• A $375,000 contract with Nancy Callahan dba I.D.E.A Consulting Services.
• Amendment #1 to contract CC2023-28 for Public Defender services, increasing the rate to $82,000.
• A resolution setting County tax rates for fiscal year 2026/27.
• A public hearing to set annual assessment rates for fire protection in County Service Area No. 1.
• A public hearing to amend zoning for three parcels in Markleeville from PD to C and RN.

Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet known which items were approved.

Local Transportation Commission — July 7

The Alpine County Local Transportation Commission had two resolutions on its agenda: adopting the final Fiscal Year 26/27 Overall Work Program (OWP), and adopting the 2025 Regional Transportation Plan along with its CEQA Initial Study/Negative Declaration. The consent agenda included approval of the May 19, 2026 meeting minutes. No public hearings were scheduled. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Fish and Game Commission — July 8

The Fish and Game Commission's agenda included approving June 10, 2026 meeting minutes and discussing fundraising, marketing, Kids Fishing Days scheduling, a blanket donation solicitation letter, and fish stocking. Commissioners were also set to consider revisions to the commission's bylaws. No formal actions were scheduled for new business.

Tri-County Technical Advisory Committee — July 10

The TCTC meeting was procedural, with the only substantive item being approval of regular meeting minutes. No other business or public hearings were scheduled.

Coming Up

Board of Supervisors — July 21: The Board will take up a second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending County Code chapters 18.08 and 18.73, affecting short-term rental definitions, the Transient Occupancy Tax, and hosting platform requirements. The agenda also includes:

• A $498,880 contract with K.W. Emerson for reconstruction of Spring Cliff and Mule Ear Roads in Bear Valley.
• An easement agreement for Liberty Utilities to install an EV charger at 99 Water St., Markleeville.
• A $52,000 purchase order with Desert Springs Trout Farm, LLC for fish planting services.
• A $375,000 consulting contract with I.D.E.A Consulting Services, with a waiver of standard bidding procedures.
• A public hearing on county job vacancies.
• Updates on the Alpine County Strategic Plan and the Ebbetts Pass road rehabilitation project.

Planning Commission — July 30: This meeting has been cancelled.