Churchill County, NV

Regional Transportation Commission

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission will meet to discuss funding for road and bridge projects. The board is considering two separate funding actions for the first and second quarters of fiscal year 2027.

• Proposed $300,000 fund transfer to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2027 1st quarter road and bridge projects
• Proposed $450,000 funding approval and encumbrance for FY 2027 2nd quarter road and bridge projects

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet to conduct a performance evaluation of Library Director John Hong. The board will also consider revisions to its bylaws and the creation of a library mural.

• Performance evaluation of Library Director John Hong, including a possible one-step merit increase
• Review and adoption of revisions to the Library Board of Trustees Bylaws
• Consideration of the creation of a mural in the Library
• Approval of September 2026 monthly Budget Reports
• Approval of the September 2026 Library Gift Fund Report

Library Board of Trustees

Social Services Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

CC Communications

General

Board of County Commissioners

Highway Commission

Planning Commission

General

Insurance Advisory Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Regional Transportation Commission

Regional Transportation Commission

General

Coalition for Senior Citizens

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

CC Communications

Highway Commission

Board of County Commissioners

General

Planning Commission

Coalition for Senior Citizens

Insurance Advisory Committee

General

Regional Transportation Commission

Regional Transportation Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Coalition for Senior Citizens

General

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Board of County Commissioners

Highway Commission

CC Communications

Planning Commission

Insurance Advisory Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Regional Transportation Commission

Regional Transportation Commission

Coalition for Senior Citizens

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Highway Commission

Board of County Commissioners

CC Communications

Planning Commission

Insurance Advisory Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Regional Transportation Commission

Regional Transportation Commission

Coalition for Senior Citizens

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Board of County Commissioners

CC Communications

Highway Commission

Planning Commission

Insurance Advisory Committee

Regional Transportation Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Regional Transportation Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Coalition for Senior Citizens

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Highway Commission

CC Communications

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Commission

Coalition for Senior Citizens

Insurance Advisory Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Regional Transportation Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Planning Commission

CC Communications

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Commission

Regional Transportation Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Coalition for Senior Citizens

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

CC Communications

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Regional Transportation Commission

Coalition for Senior Citizens

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Board of County Commissioners

CC Communications

Planning Commission

Coalition for Senior Citizens

Regional Transportation Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Planning Commission

CC Communications

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Commission

Regional Transportation Commission

Coalition for Senior Citizens

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

CC Communications

Planning Commission

Coalition for Senior Citizens

Library Board of Trustees

CC Communications

Planning Commission

CC Communications

Planning Commission

CC Communications

Planning Commission

CC Communications

Planning Commission

CC Communications

Planning Commission

CC Communications

CC Communications

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee will meet to review insurance reports and discuss member terms. The body will also consider the dissemination of Telehealth and Medicare information.

• Nomination and possible election for expiring terms of members Shannon Perez and Lacie Mcafee
• Review of insurance reports from LP Insurance
• Discussion regarding Medicare informational meetings and Telehealth information dissemination
• Approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the formation of the Churchill Hazen Industrial Park General Improvement District. The board will also consider a settlement with Albertsons and updates regarding Bureau of Land Management activities.

• Public hearing on Service Plan for Churchill Hazen Industrial Park General Improvement District (Resolution 14-2026)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-E to create the Churchill Hazen Industrial Park General Improvement District
• Possible approval of a settlement agreement with Albertsons for the National Opioid Settlement
• Proposed creation of a Project Manager classification in the Public Works, Planning, and Building Department
• Review of September 2026 revenue reports including $58,953.88 for Building and $26,829.05 for Public Works and Planning

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review proposed ordinances to regulate industrial development, specifically data storage and processing facilities. The body will also act on several variance requests, special use permits, and a subdivision map.

• Ordinance 32: New permit requirements and standards for industrial development and data centers
• Ordinance 32 and 22: Revised landscaping, friction zone, outdoor storage, and shipping container standards
• PC26-12: Tentative map application for the Birch Creek Subdivision off Birch Lane
• ZC26-4: Request to change zoning from C-2 to E-1 at 5748 Reno Highway
• Review of the Service Plan for the Churchill Hazen Industrial Park (CHIP) General Improvement District

Coalition for Senior Citizens

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and consider the use of a debit card for members. The board will also discuss holiday events and a movie at The Fallon Theatre.

• Possible action on a debit card for use by various members
• Review of the afternoon movie at The Fallon Theatre
• Discussion of ideas for upcoming holiday events
• Presentation of Financial Reports
• Approval of September 14, 2026 meeting minutes

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission holds a regularly scheduled public meeting on October 1, 2026, at 10:30 AM in the Commission Chambers at 155 North Taylor Street, Fallon. The agenda is largely procedural: it covers approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting, a monthly departmental report by Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes, and updates for September. The only scheduled action item is approval of the prior minutes; no contracts, rezonings, or fee changes appear on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting
• Monthly departmental report by Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes
• September updates and accomplishments
• Public comment periods and setting next meeting for November 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM

CC Communications

The Churchill County Commissioners' CC Communications Management board meets October 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Churchill County Administrative Building in Fallon. The main substantive item is consideration and possible action on a motion to approve Personnel Policy 3.15.A on Generative AI Platform Usage and Data Security. The board will also consider approval of minutes from its August 19, 2026 meeting and receive a General Manager Report. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including public comment, verification of posting, and adjournment.

• Consideration and possible action on Personnel Policy 3.15.A, Generative AI Platform Usage and Data Security
• Approval of minutes from the August 19, 2026 meeting
• General Manager Report
• Public comment accepted in person or by email to [email protected] by 4:30 PM the day before the meeting
• Meeting held at 155 North Taylor Street Suite 145, Fallon, Nevada

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of County Commissioners meets October 1, 2026 at 8:15 AM to consider a final subdivision map and easement abandonment for Sand Creek #2, Phase 1, filed by Casey Road LLC, which would create 25 lots south of Casey Road. The Board will also consider two service agreements: $111,386.00 with the State of Nevada Department of Human Services for community services, and an interlocal agreement with the Central Nevada Health District totaling $98,621.00 and $101,087.00 over two years. Routine consent items include the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $74,398,667.67 and a Sheriff's civil report of $3,060.00.

• Final subdivision map PC26-10 for Sand Creek #2, Phase 1 by Casey Road LLC to create 25 lots south of Casey Road (APNs 008-792-11 and 008-792-95, R-1 zoning)
• Easement abandonment AE26-4 by Casey Road LLC to abandon a 50' road easement on Sand Creek Subdivision sheet 3 of 5, replaced by dedicated roadways
• Agreement with State of Nevada Department of Human Services for $111,386.00 for community services to at-risk individuals and families
• Interlocal Agreement with Central Nevada Health District: $98,621.00 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027) and $101,087.00 (July 1, 2027–June 30, 2028), retroactive from July 1, 2026
• Treasurer's Report for August 2026 showing a balance of $74,398,667.67; Sheriff's civil report for August 2026 totaling $3,060.00

The Board approved a final subdivision map to create 25 new parcels and an easement abandonment for Casey Road LLC. It also authorized funding for community services and a retroactive interlocal agreement with the Central Nevada Health District.

• Approved abandonment of easement AE26-4 for Casey Road LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved final subdivision map PC26-10 for 25 new parcels (Unanimous)
• Approved $111,386 agreement with NV Dept of Human Services for community services (Unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Central Nevada Health District for $199,708 (Unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including August 2026 Sheriff's civil report and Treasurer's report (Unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, taking possible action on the August 2026 budget reports and the Library Gift Fund report. The board will also discuss the Library Director's evaluation process and receive updates on staffing, statistics, and library operations. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2026 meeting
• Approval of monthly Budget Reports for August 2026
• Approval of Library Gift Fund Report for August 2026
• Discussion of Library Director evaluation process
• Training Module 10 discussion

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will hold a regular meeting to consider several wildlife management items, including approval of prior meeting minutes, appointments, and updates to policies and regulations. The board will review Commission Policies 65 and 66 on wildlife areas, annual elk population objectives, a mule deer management plan update, and a proposed amendment to fishing seasons and regulations. Action may be taken on all agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from 08/12/2026 meeting
• Commission Policy 65 - Designation of Wildlife Areas
• Commission Policy 66 - Management and use of Wildlife Areas and Conservation Lands
• Annual Review of Adaptive Population Objectives for Established Elk Herds
• Commission Regulation 25-16, Amendment #1, 2027 Fishing Seasons and Regulations (Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission is holding its regular September meeting. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business: approving the previous meeting's minutes, accepting the September treasurer's report, and hearing city and county reports. No major projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed for action.

• Approve minutes of August 19, 2026 meeting
• Approve September Treasurer's Report
• City and County reports and requests
• General discussion of city and county matters
• Set next meeting for October 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM

The Regional Transportation Commission approved the minutes from the August 19 meeting and the September Treasurer’s Report, both by unanimous vote. The Treasurer’s Report detailed fund balances, including $2.7 million in the Regional Transportation Fund and $2.6 million in the Public Transit Fund. No new projects, reports, or public comments were presented during the meeting.

• Approved August 19, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners will hold a special joint workshop to discuss two possible ordinance changes: one adding standards for friction zones, landscaping, screening, and shipping containers, and another revising Temporary Use Permit regulations. No formal action will be taken; staff seeks public guidance on desired visual outcomes and policy direction.

• Discussion of possible ordinance amending Churchill County Code 16.16.020 on friction zones, landscaping, screening, and shipping containers
• Discussion of possible ordinance revising Temporary Use Permit regulations in Churchill County Code 16.08.070 and 16.16.020.8.D
• Public comment accepted in person or via email until 4:30 PM the day before the meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a zone change request for a Rivian property, a public hearing on a county ordinance, and approval of a construction project. The board will also consider apportioning excess revenue and setting a public hearing for a proposed industrial park district. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment periods.

• Zone change ZC26-2 for Rivian property on Lovelock Highway (APN 004-431-44) from RR-20 to I-3
• Public hearing on Ordinance Bill 2026-D revising Title 3 regarding overtime and military leave
• Approval of $90,000 construction project for display cases housing historical documents donated by Foundation Forward, Inc.
• Apportionment of $740,162.31 less-than-anticipated geothermal revenue and $751,898.22 greater-than-anticipated CTX revenue
• Setting public hearing for October 15, 2026 on Churchill Hazen Industrial Park GID service plan and initiating Ordinance 2026-E

The Board approved a zone change for a 218.57-acre parcel to allow battery testing and authorized $90,000 for a historical document display. They also approved the apportionment of FY2026 geothermal and CTX revenues and scheduled hearings for a new industrial park district.

• Approved zone change ZC26-2 from RR-20 to I-3 for Rivian (majority vote)
• Approved funding and construction of America 250 display project estimated at $90,000 (majority vote)
• Approved apportionment of FY26 geothermal revenue of $740,162.31 (majority vote)
• Approved apportionment of FY26 CTX revenue of $751,898.22 (majority vote)
• Set Oct 15, 2026 public hearing for Churchill Hazen Industrial Park Service Plan (majority vote)
• Set Oct 15, 2026 second reading/hearing for Initiating Ordinance 2026-E for Churchill Hazen Industrial Park (majority vote)
• Tabled Bill 2026-D regarding overtime and military leave policies (majority vote)
• Approved August 19, Sept 3, and Sept 3 (Jail Inspection) meeting minutes (majority vote)

Regional Transportation Commission

General

The Churchill County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss several emergency management updates. Discussion items include grant executions and an overview of a sulfuric acid spill that occurred on August 18, 2026.

• Overview of a 44-gallon sulfuric acid spill from August 18, 2026
• Update on United We Stand (UWS) grant execution
• Update on OPTE grant
• Update on Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG)
• Discussion of back-up electric generation stockpile and employment sites

Insurance Advisory Committee

Coalition for Senior Citizens

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to discuss financial matters and center operations. The board will consider approving financial reports for the period ending June 30, 2026, and reimbursements for items purchased for the William N. Pennington Life Center.

• Approval of August 4, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approval of receipts and reimbursements for Lindsay Larsen
• Update regarding a credit card for Coalition for Senior Citizens purchases
• Review of afternoon movies at The Fallon Theatre
• Presentation and approval of financial reports for the period ending June 30, 2026

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several land-use items, including a proposed ordinance adding new permit requirements for data storage and processing facilities, multiple special use permits for home-based businesses, an easement abandonment, and a conceptual Planned Unit Development. The commission will also review a previously granted special use permit and act on consent agenda items.

• Ordinance 32 (Bill 2026-C) adding permit requirements and standards for data storage/processing facilities, including new use categories by size (<10MW, 10-100MW, 100+MW)
• Special use permit applications for home-based businesses: pest control (3415 Graystoke Circle), customer traffic (1693 Tumbleweed Road), dog kennel (14066 Carson Highway), beauty business with sign (3550 Jane Court)
• Easement abandonment AE26-4 by Casey Road LLC for 50' portion of road easement in Sand Creek Subdivision, replaced with dedicated roadways on proposed Map #2, Phase 1
• Conceptual PUD26-1 by Silver Sage Development LLC for 70 townhomes, hotel, and retail center at 2255, 2355, 2475 Casey Road
• Consent agenda: discontinuance of annual review for SUP25-30 (Jim Menesini Petroleum) and termination of SUP25-29 (Stampede Roll Off Rentals)

The Commission conditionally approved three home-based businesses for pest control, a craft-gift shop, and dog boarding. It also recommended the Board of County Commissioners approve an easement abandonment for Casey Road LLC. A proposed ordinance regarding data center standards was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved home-based pest control business for Christopher Michael Smith (7-0)
• Approved home-based craft-gift shop for Barbara Saling (7-0)
• Approved home-based dog boarding business for Brandon & Morgan Brimm (7-0)
• Recommended Board of County Commissioners approve easement abandonment for Casey Road LLC (7-0)
• Required another permit review in six months for Sierra Nevada Gates and Panels (7-0)
• Approved discontinuance of annual review for Jim Menesini Petroleum LLC (7-0)
• Postponed termination of special use permit for Taggart Garland

General

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting for a quarterly jail inspection. The inspection will review jail security and the treatment and condition of prisoners.

• Quarterly Jail Inspection at the Churchill County Jail

The Board of Churchill County Commissioners met in a special session on September 3, 2026, with all three commissioners present. The only substantive item was the quarterly jail inspection at the Churchill County Jail, conducted under NRS 211.020 to review security and the treatment and condition of prisoners; a separate report of the inspection was recorded. The item was listed as informational only with no action requested. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 11:52 AM.

• Conducted quarterly jail inspection at Churchill County Jail under NRS 211.020 (informational only, no vote recorded)
• Verified agenda posted August 28, 2026 per NRS 241
• Adjourned at 11:52 AM

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will meet to discuss new business and reports. The board may take action on approving previous meeting minutes and entering a professional services agreement for executive recruitment.

• Approval of minutes from the August 19, 2026, meeting
• Consideration of a professional services agreement for executive recruitment services
• General Manager Report

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission met on August 6, 2026, and approved the minutes from the July 2, 2026 meeting unanimously. The Road Supervisor provided a monthly departmental report on ongoing and upcoming projects, but no substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of July 2, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of County Commissioners will consider funding requests for local organizations, including $17,000 for the Churchill Animal Protection Society and $3,500 for the Fallon Community Theater. The board will also review land use applications, such as a zone change for a Rivian property on Lovelock Highway and a final subdivision map for 25 lots in Sand Creek #2. Additionally, the board will approve personnel changes from the FY 2026-2027 budget and an employment agreement for the County Manager.

• Approval of $17,000 continued support funding for the Churchill Animal Protection Society
• Approval of $3,500 funding request for the Fallon Community Theater
• Zone change application ZC26-2 for Rivian property on Lovelock Highway (RR-20 to I-3)
• Final subdivision map for Sand Creek #2, Phase 1, creating 25 lots
• Employment agreement for Joe Sanford as County Manager

The Board of County Commissioners approved funding for the Churchill Animal Protection Society and the Fallon Community Theatre. They also authorized various personnel reclassifications and additions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, approved an employment agreement for the County Manager, and ratified a comment letter regarding the Greenlink North transmission project.

• Approved $17,000 funding for Churchill Animal Protection Society (3-0)
• Approved $3,500 funding for Fallon Community Theatre (3-0)
• Approved 25-lot subdivision final map for Sand Creek #2, Phase 1 (3-0)
• Approved parcel map for JDLN Enterprises LLC (3-0)
• Appointed Mike Richards to Wildlife Advisory Board (3-0)
• Ratified Greenlink North project comment letter (3-0)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 personnel changes and pay table updates (3-0)
• Approved County Manager employment agreement (3-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily reviewing and potentially approving the July 2026 budget reports and the Library Gift Fund report. The board will also discuss completed training modules and receive updates from the Library Director on staffing and operations. Public comment is scheduled twice.

• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of Training Modules 8 and 9
• Approval of monthly Budget Reports for July 2026
• Approval of Library Gift Fund Report for July 2026

Debt Management Commission

The Churchill County Debt Management Commission will review and possibly approve debt management plans, indebtedness reports, and 5-year capital improvement plans from the county, City of Fallon, school district, and several special districts. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its February 11, 2026 meeting and hold general discussion on debt matters. This is a routine oversight meeting required by Nevada law (NRS 350.0035).

• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2026 meeting
• Review of Churchill County's Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Review of City of Fallon's Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Review of Churchill County School District's Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Review of indebtedness letters from Mosquito/Vector/Noxious Weed Abatement District and Truckee-Carson Irrigation District

General

The Churchill County Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss a conceptual Planned Unit Development (PUD26-1) proposed by Silver Sage Development LLC. The project, located at 2255, 2355, and 2475 Casey Road, would include 70 attached townhome units, a hotel, and a retail center. This is a discussion-only item; no action will be taken on the PUD at this meeting.

• PUD26-1 conceptual application by Silver Sage Development LLC
• 70 attached townhome units, hotel, and retail center proposed
• Properties at 2255, 2355, 2475 Casey Road (APNs 008-361-11, 008-361-31, 008-361-38, 008-361-39, 008-361-48)
• Located in C-1 and R-2 zoning districts

The Churchill County Planning Commission held a discussion-only workshop on a conceptual Planned Unit Development (PUD26-1) filed by Silver Sage Development LLC for 2255, 2355, and 2475 Casey Road. The proposal contemplates 70 attached townhomes, a four-story hotel with up to 137 rooms, and retail and restaurant space on about 15.77 acres in the C-1 and R-2 zoning districts. No decision was made; staff said a second discussion-only hearing is set for September 9, 2026, and any formal PUD application would go to the Planning Commission for a recommendation and then to the Board of County Commissioners for a final decision. Commissioners and one resident raised questions about emergency access, buffering, and Pine Road.

• No action taken — PUD26-1 was a discussion-only workshop item
• Staff: second discussion-only hearing scheduled for September 9, 2026
• Staff: formal PUD application would require Planning Commission recommendation and Board of County Commissioners final decision
• Applicant anticipates future applications for PUD/initial map, tentative map, hotel height variance, and special use permits
• Staff to confirm in the September 9 staff report whether Pine Road is a county road or a TCID easement road

Regional Transportation Commission

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission is meeting to approve routine items including minutes and the treasurer's report, and to consider two $300,000 fund transfers for road and bridge projects—one for FY 2026's fourth quarter and one for FY 2027's first quarter. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Transfer $300,000 to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2026 Q4 road and bridge projects
• Approve $300,000 funding and encumbrance for FY 2027 Q1 road and bridge projects
• Approve minutes of June 17, 2026 meeting
• Approve August Treasurer's Report
• Public comment periods and general city/county discussion

The Regional Transportation Commission approved two $300,000 transfers to the Churchill County Road Department — one for FY 2026 fourth-quarter road and bridge projects and one as an encumbrance for FY 2027 first-quarter projects, each split 50/50 between Regional Transportation Fund 280 and Public Transit Fund 395. Commissioners also approved the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes and the August Treasurer's Report, both unanimously. No public comments were received and no future agenda items were raised.

• Approved minutes of the June 17, 2026 regular RTC meeting (unanimous)
• Approved August Treasurer's Report as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 transfer to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2026 Q4 road and bridge projects, split 50/50 between Fund 280 and Fund 395 (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 encumbrance for FY 2027 Q1 road and bridge projects, split 50/50 between Fund 280 and Fund 395 (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board is holding a regularly scheduled meeting. The main substantive item is a proposal to enter a professional services agreement for executive recruitment services. The board will also approve minutes from two prior meetings and hear a General Manager report.

• Consideration of professional services agreement for executive recruitment services
• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026 and May 20, 2026 meetings
• General Manager report

The board approved minutes from two previous meetings but tabled the decision to hire an executive recruitment firm. Technical difficulties prevented the board from hearing presentations from the recruitment candidates. The item was rescheduled for the September 3, 2026, meeting.

• Approved May 7, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled executive recruitment agreement to September 3, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a resolution setting travel expense and subsistence allowances, including a new mileage rate of 76 cents per mile and a per diem of $68.00 per day. The board will also review and potentially approve routine financial reports, including treasury fund conditions, revenue reports, and building permit activity for July 2026. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting is open to the public.

• Adoption of Resolution 13-2026 setting travel expenses: 76 cents per mile, $68.00 per day per diem
• Approval of July 2026 revenue reports: Public Works/Planning $221,167.66, Building $33,635.91
• Approval of Sheriff's Civil Report for July 2026 totaling $3,545.00
• Approval of Recorder's Monthly Apportion Report for July 2026 totaling $17,466.80
• Approval of Assessor's Office job descriptions

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved updated Assessor's Office job descriptions and Resolution 13-2026, which sets travel expense rates at 76 cents per mile and a $68 per day per diem effective July 1, 2026. The board also approved the consent agenda, including fund balance reports, revenue reports, building permit activity, and other routine items. No public comment was received, and no substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved Assessor's Office job descriptions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 13-2026 setting travel mileage at 76 cents/mile and per diem at $68/day (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fund balance report, revenue reports, building permit activity, and other items (unanimous)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider and possibly recommend revisions to several county policies and regulations, including Commission Policy 65 (Wildlife Management Areas), Policy 66 (Management and Use of Wildlife Management Areas), General Regulation 527 (Wildlife Salvage Permits), Regulation 531 (Shed Antler Revision), Regulation 529 (Disability Permit Program), Regulation 532 (Windermere Hills Cooperative Wildlife Management Area), and Regulation 26-01 (2027 Spring Turkey season and application deadlines). The board will also discuss an update on a letter to the Department of Wildlife regarding blood trailing dogs or thermal imaging drones for recovering wounded animals and a board vacancy recruitment update.

• Recommendation on revisions to Commission Policy 65 — Designation of Wildlife Management Areas
• Recommendation on revisions to Commission Policy 66 — Management and Use of Wildlife Management Areas and Conservation Land
• Recommendation on revisions to General Regulation 527 — Wildlife Salvage Permits
• Recommendation on revisions to General Regulation 531 — Shed Antler Revision
• Recommendation on revisions to General Regulation 26-01 Amendment #1 2027 Spring Turkey and 2026 Application Deadlines

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several land-use applications. Items include a zone change request for Rivian, a home business permit, a parcel map, a final subdivision map, and an easement abandonment. The commission will also consider consent agenda items to terminate or discontinue several special use permits.

• Zone change ZC26-2 for Rivian: RR-20 to I-3 on Lovelock Highway (APN 004-431-44)
• Final subdivision map PC26-10 for Sand Creek #2, Phase 1: 25 lots south of Casey Road (APNs 008-792-11, 008-792-95)
• Home business SUP26-17 for Dana & Barbara Hutchison: sewing/tailoring at 1300 Lattin Road (APN 010-581-27)
• Parcel map PC26-9 by JDLN Enterprises: divide lot at 9900 Carson Highway (APN 007-171-75)
• Consent agenda: terminate SUP913 (mining) and SUP727/SUP768 (dog daycare); discontinue SUP25-15 (manufactured home dealership)

The Planning Commission recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve a zone change for a 218.57-acre parcel to allow heavy industrial use. The commission also approved a home-based tailoring business and recommended approval for an industrial parcel map and a 25-lot residential subdivision.

• Recommended approval of zone change from RR-20 to I-3 for Rivian at APN 004-431-44 (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit SUP26-17 for home-based tailoring business at 1300 Lattin Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Parcel Map PC26-9 to divide 9900 Carson Highway into two industrial lots (6-0)
• Recommended approval of final subdivision map PC26-10 for 25 lots at Sand Creek #2, Phase 1 (6-0)
• Approved July 8, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved discontinuation of SUP25-15 for Creekwood Homes (6-0)
• Approved termination of SUP727 and SUP768 for dog daycare at 2000 Auction Road (6-0)
• Approved termination of SUP913 for mining facility north of Hazen (6-0)