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Board approves audit contract, health officer, appointments and emergency road funding; minutes and other actions also passed
Summary
Kings County supervisors approved a package of administrative contracts, appointments and budget actions on June 10, including a new auditing contract, the county health officer and county counsel appointments, and authorization to cover a $381,044 road‑funding shortfall from general fund contingencies.
At its June 10 meeting the Kings County Board of Supervisors approved multiple administrative contracts, appointments and budget actions. The approvals were largely routine but collectively affect county operations and finances.
Votes at a glance
- Approve agreement with Price, Page & Company (CPAs) for county audits, fiscal years 2024–25 through 2026–27 (with option to extend). Motion by Supervisor Rusty Robinson; second by Supervisor Joe Neves. Roll call: 5–0. County finance estimated contract costs initially at $142,000 and adjusted estimates of $164,500 for FY24‑25 and FY25‑26, rising to about $170,000 for FY26‑27 to reflect expected additional single-audit programs and routine CPI increases.
- Adopt a resolution proclaiming June 2025 as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month. Motion by Supervisor Rusty Robinson; second by Supervisor Thayer. Roll call: 5–0. Behavioral Health and the District Attorney presented statistics on allegations and prosecutions; the DA reiterated Penal Code section 368 and recent elder‑abuse prosecutions.
- Approve agreement with Dr. Milton Teske to serve as Kings County Health Officer, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. Motion by Supervisor Joe Neves; second by Supervisor Robert Thayer. Roll call: 5–0. Health staff described the health officer duties (TB controller, communicable disease control, vital statistics, immunization standing orders) and noted existing MOU with Fresno County for backup coverage.
- Approve use of general fund contingencies to meet the required Maintenance of Effort (MOE) shortfall for the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (RMRP). Motion by Supervisor Rusty Robinson; second by Supervisor Neves. Roll call: 5–0. The county reported a shortfall of $309,217 for FY23‑24 and an estimated additional shortfall of $71,727 for FY24‑25, for a combined shortfall of $381,044 that must be satisfied by June 30, 2025 to avoid redistribution of state funds.
- Adopt a resolution appointing Lori Afidigian Favini (Lozano Smith LLP) as County Counsel and continue the existing professional services arrangement. Motion by Supervisor Richard Valle; second by Supervisor Valle (roll call recorded). Vote: 5–0.
- Confirm conditional appointment of John Chamberlain as County Fire Chief, compensation set at $15,916 per month (management benefits) with effective start date June 23, 2025. Motion by Supervisor Joe Neves; second by Supervisor Rusty Robinson. Roll call: 5–0.
- Approval of minutes from the June 3, 2025 regular meeting. Motion recorded; roll call showed approval with one abstention.
Not all agenda items required extended debate; the board heard questions and brief staff presentations on several of these items before approving them by roll‑call votes.
What the approvals mean
County administration said the new audit contract responds to an RFP and reflects additional single‑audit work tied to federal and pandemic‑era funds; the health officer appointment secures a state‑mandated role that conducts communicable disease control and vital records functions; and the MOE payment preserves the county’s ongoing eligibility for RMRP funding. The county counsel appointment continues existing contracted legal services under Lozano Smith.
Several votes were unanimous; the Kettleman City design contract was a notable exception and was described in a separate article because it drew extended debate and a 4–1 vote.
