Churchill County, NV

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)

Coalition for Senior Citizens

Insurance Advisory Committee

General

Planning Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Regional Transportation Commission

Regional Transportation Commission

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

Library Board of Trustees

Highway Commission

Board of County Commissioners

CC Communications

Planning Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Insurance Advisory Committee

Regional Transportation Commission

Regional Transportation Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Planning Commission

CC Communications

Highway Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Commission

Insurance Advisory Committee

Regional Transportation Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Regional Transportation Commission

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

CC Communications

Board of County Commissioners

Highway Commission

Planning Commission

Coalition for Senior Citizens

Insurance Advisory Committee

Regional Transportation Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Regional Transportation Commission

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Board of County Commissioners

CC Communications

Highway Commission

Planning Commission

Insurance Advisory Committee

Regional Transportation Commission

Regional Transportation Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Highway Commission

Board of County Commissioners

CC Communications

Planning Commission

Insurance Advisory Committee

Regional Transportation Commission

Regional Transportation Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Highway Commission

CC Communications

Board of County Commissioners

Insurance Advisory Committee

Regional Transportation Commission

Regional Transportation Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Board of County Commissioners

CC Communications

Highway Commission

Insurance Advisory Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Regional Transportation Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Planning Commission

Board of County Commissioners

CC Communications

Board of County Commissioners

Regional Transportation Commission

Planning Commission

CC Communications

Board of County Commissioners

Regional Transportation Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Commission

CC Communications

Board of County Commissioners

Regional Transportation Commission

Planning Commission

CC Communications

Board of County Commissioners

Regional Transportation Commission

Planning Commission

CC Communications

CC Communications

CC Communications

CC Communications

CC Communications

CC Communications

CC Communications

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

General

CC Communications

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Social Services Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Social Services Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to consider approving the Community Action Plan and review a conflict of interest for a member named Kathy. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Review and possible approval of the Community Action Plan
• Review of Conflict of Interest for Kathy
• Approval of minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on August 6, 2026, at 8:15 AM in the Commission Chambers. The board will consider several funding approvals, contracts, and appointments, including a major road construction project, mental health grants, and a parking lot construction bid. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as financial reports and burial applications.

• Approval of $2,758,000 engineering contract for Moody Lane to Coleman Road Connector Project
• Award of $310,000 parking lot construction contract (PWP-CH-2026-315) to A&K Earthmovers
• $20,200 grant to Churchill County School District for youth mental health programs
• $19,500 grant to Churchill Community Coalition for substance abuse education
• TDR26-2 application for conservation easement on 40-acre property at 1975 Berney Road

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously appointed Interim County Manager Joe Sanford as the permanent County Manager, foregoing a third-party recruitment search. The board also approved several funding items, including $39,700 for youth mental health and substance abuse programs, a $2.758M engineering contract for the Moody Lane to Coleman Road Connector, and a $310,000 parking lot construction award. All other agenda items, including land use applications, appointments, and the FY2026 PILT apportionment, were approved unanimously.

• Appointed Joe Sanford as County Manager (unanimous)
• Approved $39,700 for Churchill County School District and Churchill Community Coalition mental health programs (unanimous)
• Approved $2,758,000 engineering contract with Lumos & Associates for Moody Lane to Coleman Road Connector (unanimous)
• Approved $310,000 Notice of Award to A&K Earthmovers for Public Works parking lot (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 9-2026 transferring Private Activity Bond Volume Cap to Nevada Rural Housing (unanimous)
• Approved 50 Transfer of Development Rights for Thaine and Kari Ernst property (unanimous)
• Approved reversion to acreage for two parcels at 793 & 825 River Village Drive (unanimous)
• Designated Deputy District Attorney positions as Critical Labor Shortage (2-1, Blakey opposing)

CC Communications

Highway Commission

The Board of Highway Commissioners will meet to review monthly reports and July accomplishments from Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the July 2, 2026, meeting.

• Approval of July 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report from Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes
• Review of July updates and accomplishments

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from June 8, 2026, and discuss funding for desserts at the William N. Pennington Life Center. Members will also consider reimbursements totaling $321.54 for event purchases and a business license fee, along with updates on new credit cards for Coalition purchases.

• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2026 meeting
• Discussion and approval of funds for desserts on August 21, 2026 at William N. Pennington Life Center
• Reimbursement to Karla Kent for $65.29 in root beer float event purchases
• Reimbursement to Karla Kent for $256.25 business license filing fee
• Update on new credit cards for Coalition purchases

General

The Churchill County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the canvass of the special election held on July 21, 2026.

• Canvass of the Special Election held on July 21, 2026

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the June 25 meeting and consider action on the monthly budget and gift fund reports for June 2026. The board will also receive a report from the Library Director and discuss training.

• Approval of June 25, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approval of monthly Budget Reports for June 2026
• Approval of Library Gift Fund Report for June 2026
• Library Director's report on staffing and statistics
• Discussion of Training Module 7

Regional Transportation Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will consider several land-use items, including a special use permit to expand scrap metal recycling and add tire recycling at an existing wrecking yard on Enterprise Way. Other items include renewing a temporary use permit, annual review of the Sierra Solar facility, and a conservation easement application. Consent agenda items involve terminating or discontinuing reviews of three prior special use permits.

• SUP25-26: Expand scrap recycling and add tire recycling at 2954 Enterprise Way (I-2 zoning) by GSD Metals
• TUP384: Renewal of temporary use permit for Keary Basford at 895 Howard Place (A-5) to allow time to sell property
• SUP1103: Annual review of NV Energy's Sierra Solar renewable energy facility on Sagehen Creek Road
• TDR26-2: Sending site application for conservation easement on 40 acres at 1975 Berney Road by Thaine and Kari Ernst
• SUP26-13: Special use permit for home-based equipment rental business at 4405 Sheckler Road (A-5)

CC Communications

The regularly scheduled July 2, 2026 meeting of the CC Communications Management Board in Churchill County, Nevada has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

General

The board will vote on Resolution 12-2026 adopting the county's tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year and Resolution 13-2026 adding a one-cent levy for Cooperative Extension. A public hearing is scheduled on an appeal of denied sign variances for GP Global. Several parcel map applications for property divisions and a contract for a county manager search are also up for decision.

• Resolution 12-2026 adopting Churchill County's tax rate for FY 2026-2027
• Resolution 13-2026 assigning an additional 1 cent ad valorem levy for Cooperative Extension (total 2 cents)
• Public hearing on appeal of GP Global's denied sign variances (VAR26-1 & VAR26-2)
• Parcel map applications PC25-5 (Cadet Road) and PC26-1 through PC26-6 (Lima Lane, Mc Lean Road)
• Transfer of $827,857.62 to Road Department for three ten-wheel dump trucks/snowplows

The board approved several parcel map applications, adopted resolutions certifying the FY 2026-2027 tax rate and Cooperative Extension levy, and upheld the Planning Commission's denial of a sign variance appeal. A county manager recruiter selection was tabled to August 6, 2026. All votes were unanimous except one abstention.

• Approved parcel map PC25-5 to divide 221.21 acres into 4 large parcels at 14001 Cadet Road (majority vote; Chair Getto abstained)
• Approved parcel maps PC26-1 through PC26-5 for a cluster development creating 15 parcels and a conservation easement at 3435 Lima Ln (unanimous)
• Approved parcel map PC26-6 to create 3 parcels on McLean Road (unanimous)
• Ratified interlocal contract with State of Nevada for Energy Assistance Program intake (unanimous)
• Upheld Planning Commission denial of sign variances VAR26-1 & VAR26-2 (no action taken)
• Tabled selection of county manager recruiter to August 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 12-2026 certifying FY 2026-2027 tax rate (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 13-2026 assigning 1 cent ad valorem levy for Cooperative Extension (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Board of Highway Commissioners will meet to review monthly reports and June accomplishments from Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the June 4, 2026, meeting.

• Approval of June 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report from Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes
• Updates and accomplishments for the month of June

General

The Sending Site Review Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a sending site application filed by Thaine and Kari Ernst. The committee will decide whether to approve a conservation easement on a 40-acre property.

• Public hearing for sending site application TDR26-2 at 1975 Berney Road (APN 006-851-03)
• Proposed conservation easement on 40.0 acres with 34.28 irrigated water righted acres in A-10 zoning
• Approval of minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting to consider routine items including approval of minutes, a training module, and the monthly budget and gift fund reports for May 2026. The board will also discuss, but not vote on, a county policy regarding employee concerns or complaints about the Library Director.

• Approval of minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of Training Module 6 completed by trustees and director
• Approval of monthly Budget Reports for May 2026
• Approval of Library Gift Fund Report for May 2026
• Discussion only: Churchill County Title 3 Policy on addressing employee concerns about the Library Director

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will meet to consider wildlife management regulations, budget requests for fiscal year 2027, and project proposals. The meeting will be held at the Churchill County Administrative Building in Fallon.

• Consideration of FY 2027 Heritage, Habitat, and Research Project Proposals
• Consideration of FY 2027 Duck Stamp and Upland Game Bird Stamp Requests
• Consideration of Commission General Regulation 531 regarding Shed Antler Revisions
• Consideration of Commission General Regulation 532 for Windernere Hills Cooperative Wildlife Management Area
• Discussion regarding options for blood trailing dogs or thermal imaging drones for animal recovery

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission will meet to discuss city and county reports and financial approvals. The board is considering a fund transfer to the Churchill County Road Department for equipment purchases.

• Possible transfer of $827,857.62 to the Churchill County Road Department for three ten-wheel dump trucks/snowplows
• Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of June Treasurer’s Report

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved transferring $827,857.62 from Public Transit Fund 395 to the Churchill County Road Department to purchase three ten-wheel dump trucks/snowplows, as previously encumbered in November 2025. The commission also unanimously approved the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes and the June Treasurer's Report, which showed fund balances and revenue trends. No public comments were received, and no other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved transfer of $827,857.62 from Public Transit Fund 395 to Road Department for three dump trucks/snowplows (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2026 RTC meeting (unanimous)
• Approved June Treasurer's Report (unanimous)