Andrew H. Brooks

The Board of Directors held a regular meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed budget, position allocation table, and salary table for the upcoming fiscal year. Key administrative actions included the approval of a resolution for an upcoming election, the award of a construction contract for trailhead parking infrastructure at Suscol Headwaters Park, the establishment of deferred compensation contribution rates, and the receipt of various departmental and status reports.

The Board of Directors met to discuss the consideration and release of the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for public review and comment. Other key agenda items included the potential approval of an independent audit services agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, acceptance of a conservation easement on the Scarritt Addition to the Grinsell Preserve, and a review of staff reportable actions, monthly reports for several state parks, and the District Projects Status Report.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several administrative and fiscal items. Key topics included the adoption of California's Joint Strategy for Sustainable Outdoor Recreation and Wildfire Resilience and the approval of a CAL FIRE Forest Health program grant application for vegetation management projects at Moore Creek Park. The Board conducted a midyear budget review for fiscal year 2025-2026 and approved a budget adjustment for salaries and benefits in the amount of $225,000. Additionally, the Board revised allocation and salary tables to include a new Park Steward classification, approved an amendment to a contract for biological surveying services at Suscol Headwaters Park, and received various staff reports regarding expenditures, park management, and project statuses.

The board received an introductory presentation from the recently appointed CEO of the Land Trust of Napa County. A budget adjustment for the 2025-2026 fiscal year was approved to track an electronic payment kiosk as a capital asset. Additionally, the board received reports on staff activities, state park statuses, and project updates. The meeting included announcements regarding the Earth Day Napa event and an annual District celebration, followed by a closed session concerning real property negotiations with no reportable actions taken.

The Board of Directors discussed an introductory presentation by the new CEO of the Land Trust of Napa County. Administrative items included a budget adjustment to reclassify an electronic payment kiosk at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park as a capital asset, the receipt of reports on staff-approved expenditures and grants, and monthly reports for several state parks. The Board also reviewed the District Projects Status Report, which detailed ongoing activities and developments across various regional parks and trails, and convened a closed session to discuss real property negotiations.