Churchill County public meetings in 2024

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from November 21, 2024, and consider action on the November 2024 Budget Report and Library Gift Fund Report. The meeting will also include a report from the Library Director.

• Approval of November 2024 Budget Report
• Approval of Library Gift Fund Report for November 2024
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024
• Library Director's report on staffing and statistics
• Set date and time of regular/special Library Board meetings

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees met on December 19, 2024, and unanimously approved the agenda, the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes, the November 2024 monthly budget report, and the November 2024 Library Gift Fund report. The board also set its next regular meeting for January 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 monthly budget report (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 Library Gift Fund report (unanimous)
• Set next regular meeting for January 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Cemetery Board

The Churchill County Cemetery Board will convene to approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss new business and departmental reports. The board will also set the date and time for its next meeting.

• Approval of April 11, 2024, Cemetery Board minutes
• Director's Report
• Setting of future Cemetery Board meeting dates
• Public comment period
• Approval of the meeting agenda

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss funding for animal shelter upgrades and review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The meeting includes a series of information-gathering tours of county departments and the jail.

• Funding application for Churchill Animal Protection Society (CAPS) for $106,010.00
• Actuarial Study of OPEB Liabilities by MacLeod Watts for $9,200 (FY 2025) and $4,050 (FY 2026)
• Reallocation of funds for Dry Gulch Building Renovations
• Reappointment of Chris Spross to the Board of Directors of Fallon Golf Course, Inc.
• Professional Services Contract with Julie Guerrero-Goetsch

The Board unanimously approved $500,000 for Dry Gulch Building repairs and renovations, funded by reallocating $400,000 from Navy Range Training Complex funds and $100,000 from the Extraordinary Repairs Fund. They also approved $106,010 in additional funding for the Churchill Animal Protection Society for kennel and office improvements. The board accepted the FY2024 audit report, approved an OPEB actuarial study contract, and ratified a COSSUP funding increase.

• Approved $500,000 for Dry Gulch Building renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $106,010 additional funding for CAPS improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved OPEB actuarial study contract with MacLeod Watts (unanimous)
• Ratified COSSUP funding increase of $24,932 (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with Julie Guerrero-Goetsch (unanimous)
• Reappointed Chris Spross to Fallon Golf Course Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fund balance and revenue reports (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2024, meeting and the December treasurer's report. The agenda includes public comment periods and a discussion of future agenda items.

• Approval of November 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of December treasurer's report
• Public comment
• Discussion of future agenda items
• Next meeting set for January 15, 2025

The Regional Transportation Commission held a brief procedural meeting, approving the agenda, the November 20, 2024 minutes, and the December Treasurer's report, all unanimously. No substantive decisions or new business were discussed, and no public comments were made.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved December Treasurer's report (unanimous)

General

The Park and Recreation Commission will adopt the meeting agenda, approve minutes from 05/07/2024 and 07/09/2024, and consider a new business item to allocate residential construction tax funds for an arena expansion. Public comment will be accepted before and after the agenda items. The commission will also set the date for its next meeting.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from 05/07/2024 and 07/09/2024
• Approval of residential construction tax funds for arena expansion
• Set next meeting date for January 7th, 2025 or February 4th, 2025

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee will meet to review monthly status reports and address the expiration of terms for three committee members. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting.

• Expiration of terms for committee members Julie Guerrero, Maria Gill, and Jill Manha

The Insurance Advisory Committee approved the agenda and prior minutes, reviewed monthly status reports, and appointed Jill Manha, Wendy Bullock, and Leslie Notestine to three-year terms ending December 2027. The vote was unanimous after a recount of ballots. No public comment was received.

• Approved agenda with amendment to item #10 (year changed to 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Jill Manha, Wendy Bullock, and Leslie Notestine to 3-year terms ending December 2027 (unanimous)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider awarding several contracts and an agreement amendment related to the Golf Course Water Treatment Facility. These items involve demolition, well drilling, equipment installation, and design work.

• Contract for Golf Course Wastewater Treatment Facility Demolition and Removal to Simerson Construction for $692,500.00
• Contract for Golf Course Water Plant Well Drilling to Parsons Drilling for $1,034,405.00
• Contract for Golf Course Water Treatment Plant Equipment and Transmission Mains to A & K Earth Movers for $2,459,095.00
• Amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement with Shaw Engineering for Phase 2 design work for $925,000.00

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved four contracts totaling about $4.1 million for the golf course water treatment project, all funded by federal ARPA dollars. Actions included demolition of the old wastewater facility, drilling two new wells, installing equipment and transmission mains, and adding Phase 2 design work. All motions passed without public comment.

• Awarded $692,500 contract to Simerson Construction for wastewater facility demolition (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,034,405 contract to Parsons Drilling for two new water wells (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,459,095 contract to A & K Earth Movers for plant equipment and transmission mains (unanimous)
• Approved $925,000 amendment with Shaw Engineering for Phase 2 design work (unanimous)

Central Nevada Health District

The Board will consider and possibly act on several subawards and grants for public health services. These items cover vaccination strategies, emergency preparedness, abstinence education, and communicable disease surveillance.

• Subaward for vaccination strategies: $52,360
• Two Public Health Emergency Preparedness subawards: $225,001 and $122,809
• Subaward for youth abstinence education: $62,230
• Subaward for rural health services in Eureka, Churchill, Mineral and Pershing Counties: $45,000
• AAA Child Passenger Safety Donation Program grant for car seats: $2,000

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will review and act on several items, including a conservation easement application for over 212 acres, a special use permit for a motorized racetrack, and a proposed ordinance to amend water dedication requirements. The commission will also address the resignation of member Eric Blakey, approve minutes from the November 13 public hearing, and elect a new chair and vice chair for the term beginning January 2025.

• Consideration of a conservation easement for 212.48 acres at 11356 Stillwater Road, 1225 Swope Lane, and 11050 Fitz Lane (APNs 009-071-07, 009-072-13, 009-072-21)
• Special use permit application for a motorized racetrack on 218.57 acres off Lovelock Highway (US 95), APN 004-431-44, RR-20 zoning
• Bill 2024-E Ordinance 71 to amend water dedication requirements, clarify payments in lieu, and designate use of those payments
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the Planning Commission effective January 2025
• Resignation of Planning Commission member Eric Blakey, who will join the Board of County Commissioners in January 2025

The Churchill County Planning Commission unanimously approved a special use permit for a motorized racetrack (Rowdy Acres) on 218.57 acres off Pole Line Road, subject to conditions including road upgrades, permanent restrooms, and attendance limits. The commission also recommended approval of a conservation easement sending site with 277 transferable development rights, and recommended approval of an ordinance allowing payment in lieu of water dedication for development.

• Approved special use permit for Rowdy Acres motorized racetrack, APN 004-431-44 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of deBraga sending site with 277 TDRs (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Bill 2024-E Ordinance 71 on water dedication (7-0)
• Elected Zack Bunyard as Chair and Jeff Goings as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Acknowledged resignation of Eric Blakey from Planning Commission

General

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding three construction contracts totaling approximately $3.68 million for the Golf Course Wastewater Treatment Facility and Water Plant. The board will also consider an amendment to an engineering agreement for additional design work.

• Award contract for Golf Course Wastewater Treatment Facility Demolition and Removal to Simerson Construction for $692,500
• Award contract for Golf Course Water Plant Well Drilling to Parsons Drilling for $516,077
• Award contract for Golf Course Water Treatment Plant Equipment and Transmission Mains to A & K Earth Movers for $2,459,095
• Approve amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement with Shaw Engineering for $925,000
• Consider approval of the agenda as submitted or revised

General

The Churchill County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The committee will also receive updates on the Churchill County Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan from local agencies and the Nevada Division of Emergency Management.

• Approval of agenda and minutes from October 8, 2024
• Overview of updates to the Churchill County Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
• Overview of updates on upcoming exercise venues with NAS Fallon
• Overview and update from Nevada Division of Emergency Management

Audit Committee

The Churchill County Audit Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting. It will consider a presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the county and CC Communications for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The committee will also discuss internal matters, set future meeting dates, and allow public comment.

• Approval of the agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting
• Presentation of the FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Discussion of matters affecting the committee
• Scheduling of future meeting dates and agenda items

The Churchill County Audit Committee unanimously recommended that the Board of County Commissioners accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The audit received a clean opinion with no internal control deficiencies or instances of noncompliance, except for a noted budgetary compliance issue in the Indigent Services Fund. The committee also approved the agenda and the minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended acceptance of FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report to Board of County Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 19, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will meet on Dec. 5, 2024 at 1:45 PM in the Churchill County Administrative Building. After routine items such as agenda approval and public comment, the board will consider and possibly act on the General Manager’s annual performance evaluation for 2024. The meeting will also include a General Manager report and an affidavit confirming the agenda posting.

• Approval of the meeting agenda (item 4)
• Consideration of the General Manager Annual Performance Evaluation for 2024 (item 5A)
• General Manager Report (item 6)
• Affidavit of Posting confirming agenda posting locations (item 7)
• Public comment periods (items 2 and 8)

The CC Communications Board unanimously approved the General Manager/CEO aggregate performance evaluation for 2024, as compiled from individual board member forms. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included only a report from the General Manager on operational updates.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved General Manager/CEO aggregate performance evaluation for 2024 (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission will meet to discuss equipment purchases and vehicle transfers. The body is considering a budget increase for a crack sealing machine and the ratification of an air compressor purchase.

• Proposed $26,784 increase to FY25-26 Equipment Replacement plan to purchase a $120,000 Mastic machine for crack sealing
• Proposed transfer of two surplus 1997 Ford F350 pickups to the Churchill County High School Agricultural program
• Proposed ratification of a $8,550 purchase for a new air compressor

The Churchill County Highway Commission unanimously approved three items: transferring two surplus 1997 Ford F350 pickups to the high school Ag program, increasing the FY25-26 equipment budget by $26,784 to buy a $120,000 Mastic crack-sealing machine, and ratifying the purchase of a new air compressor for $8,550. All votes were unanimous.

• Authorized transfer of two 1997 Ford F350 pickups to Churchill County High School Ag program (unanimous)
• Approved $26,784 budget increase for Mastic crack-sealing machine, total $120,000 (unanimous)
• Ratified purchase of new air compressor for $8,550 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several state agreements for social services and meal programs. The body is also considering responses to federal and state projects regarding land management and highway realignment. Following the meeting, commissioners will conduct a series of departmental tours.

• Transfer of $540,000 to the City of Fallon for the 2024 Preventative Maintenance Project
• Agreement for $220,491.40 for FY2025 Home-Delivered Meal Services
• Agreement for $115,000 with Nevada Clinical Services, Inc. for disabled resident wrap-around services
• Agreement for $87,200.67 for Congregate Meal Services
• Proposed comment to NDOT regarding the realignment of State Route 361 (Gabbs Highway)

The Board unanimously approved several actions related to federal land management, including authorizing a formal protest of the BLM's Final Environmental Impact Statement for Greater Sage-Grouse Rangewide Planning, a comment letter on the Greenlink North 500-kV Transmission Project, and a comment on the State Route 361 realignment. The Board also ratified multiple social services agreements, approved a new purchasing policy, and appointed Mattie Serna to the Library Board of Trustees.

• Authorized formal protest of BLM Greater Sage-Grouse Final EIS (unanimous)
• Authorized comment letter on Greenlink North 500-kV Transmission Project Draft EIS (unanimous)
• Authorized comment on NDOT State Route 361 realignment (unanimous)
• Ratified $8,192 wastewater surveillance agreement with State DPBH (unanimous)
• Ratified $220,491.40 Home-Delivered Meal Services agreement (unanimous)
• Ratified $87,200.67 Congregate Meal Services agreement (unanimous)
• Ratified $115,000 Nevada Clinical Services wrap-around services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Policy 001 on purchasing procedures (unanimous)

General

The Churchill County Park and Recreation Commission will consider approval of the meeting minutes from May 7, 2024 and July 9, 2024. It will also vote to approve the agenda as posted. The commission will set the date for its next regular meeting, choosing either January 7, 2025 or February 4, 2025. A public comment period for general matters not tied to agenda items is also scheduled.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 05/07/2024
• Approval of meeting minutes from 07/09/2024
• Approval of agenda as submitted
• Set next Park and Recreation meeting date (Jan 7, 2025 or Feb 4, 2025)
• Public comment: general, no agenda item action

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet on November 21, 2024 to consider routine agenda items. The board will vote on the October 2024 budget report, the Library Gift Fund report, and adopt the Library Operating Procedures Policy. Additional reports on library usage statistics and the Director’s three‑month plan will be reviewed.

• Approval of the October 2024 Library Budget Report
• Approval of the October 2024 Library Gift Fund Report
• Review of library usage statistics and related recommendations
• Review of the Library Director’s three‑month operational plan
• Adoption of the Churchill County Library Operating Procedures Policy

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved the updated Library Operating Procedures Policy, which reflects new hours and removes the non-circulating materials section. The board also approved the October 2024 budget and gift fund reports, and rescheduled the December meeting to December 19, 2024. Several reports were presented for information only, including library statistics and the director's three-month plans.

• Adopted Churchill County Library Operating Procedures Policy (unanimous)
• Approved October 2024 budget report (unanimous)
• Approved October 2024 Library Gift Fund report (unanimous)
• Rescheduled December 2024 meeting to December 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 24, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will consider ratifying two grant agreements: a $79,986 HUD grant for HUD‑approved projects and a $111,387 Nevada Department of Health and Human Services grant for community services to at‑risk individuals and homeless residents. The meeting also includes an appointment to the Planning Commission, a water‑permit application from the City of Fernley, and routine consent‑agenda items such as a tax‑roll resolution and departmental revenue reports.

• Ratify HUD grant agreement for $79,986 for HUD‑approved projects
• Ratify Nevada DHHS grant agreement for $111,387 to deliver community services to at‑risk families and homeless residents
• Appointment of Joseph Frey to the Churchill County Planning Commission (term Dec 1 2024 – Dec 31 2026)
• Consider City of Fernley application to change point of diversion and use under Permit 80184 to a new location in Churchill County
• Approve Resolution 19‑2024 directing the Assessor on the Secured Tax Roll for 2025‑2026

The board unanimously ratified a $79,986 HUD grant for the Rapid Rehousing Program and a $111,387 state agreement for community services, and appointed Joseph Frey to the Planning Commission. It also supported Fernley's water permit change applications and approved the consent agenda, which included routine financial reports and a resolution for the 2025-2026 tax roll.

• Ratified $79,986 HUD grant for Rapid Rehousing Program (unanimous)
• Ratified $111,387 state agreement for community services (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Frey to Planning Commission for unexpired term (unanimous)
• Supported Fernley water permit change applications (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 19-2024 for tax roll (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will consider encumbering $540,000 from Regional Transportation Fund 280 and transferring the same amount to the City of Fallon for the 2024 Preventative Maintenance Project. The board will also vote on routine items such as approving the agenda, the October 16 meeting minutes, and the November Treasurer's Report. Public comment will be offered before the meeting adjourns.

• Encumbrance of $540,000 from Regional Transportation Fund 280 for the 2024 Preventative Maintenance Project
• Transfer of $540,000 to the City of Fallon from Regional Transportation Fund 280 for the same project
• Approval of the agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting
• Approval of the November Treasurer's Report

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved a $540,000 encumbrance and transfer from Regional Transportation Fund 280 to the City of Fallon for the 2024 Preventative Maintenance project. The board also approved the agenda, prior minutes, and the November Treasurer's Report. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion covered roadwork status and BLM project scheduling.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved November Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved $540,000 encumbrance from Fund 280 for 2024 Preventative Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $540,000 transfer to City of Fallon from Fund 280 for 2024 Preventative Maintenance (unanimous)

General

The Sending Site Review Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 20, 2024 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on Trevor deBraga's application to place a conservation easement on approximately 212.48 acres at I I 356 Stillwater Road, 1225 Swope Lane, and I I 050 Fitz Lane (Parcels 009-071-07, 009-072-13, 009-072-21). The committee will also set a workshop date to discuss the transfer of development rights program under Churchill County Code I 6.14. Additional public comment periods are scheduled before and after the hearing.

• Approval of agenda as submitted or revised (Item 3)
• Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2024 meeting (Item 5)
• Public hearing on Trevor deBraga's conservation easement application for ~212.48 acres (Item 6A)
• Set workshop date to discuss transfer of development rights program, Code I 6.14 (Item 7A)
• Public comment periods before and after the hearing (Items 4 and 8)

The Sending Site Review Committee approved a conservation easement application for 212.48 acres at 11356 Stillwater Road, 1225 Swope Lane, and 11050 Fitz Lane. The committee also authorized 277 Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) for the property. Additionally, members scheduled a workshop for January 13, 2025, to discuss potential changes to the county's development rights program.

• Approved agenda as submitted (3-0)
• Approved May 20, 2024, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved sending site status for APNs 009-071-07, 009-072-13 & 009-072-21 (3-0)
• Approved 277 Transfer of Development Rights for the subject parcels (3-0)
• Scheduled TDR program workshop for January 13, 2025 (3-0)

General

The special meeting of the Churchill County Board of County Commissioners will consider and possibly act on the canvass of the November 5, 2024 general election and on certification of the November 7, 2024 election of supervisors for the Lahontan and Stillwater Conservation Districts. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, public comment, and approval of the agenda. All agenda items are slated for action unless otherwise noted.

• Consideration and possible action on the canvass of the 2024 Churchill County General Election held November 5, 2024
• Consideration and possible action on certification of the election of supervisors for the Lahontan and Stillwater Conservation Districts held November 7, 2024
• Approval of the agenda as submitted or revised

The board unanimously approved the canvass of the November 5, 2024 general election, directing the clerk to certify and transmit the abstract. It also unanimously certified the results of the Lahontan and Stillwater Conservation District elections. No public comment was offered.

• Approved canvass of 2024 general election results (unanimous)
• Certified Lahontan and Stillwater Conservation District election results (unanimous)

General

The Central Nevada Health District Board will discuss and possibly take action on several funding agreements for public health services. These include grants for vaccinations, emergency preparedness, abstinence education, and child passenger safety.

• Subaward for vaccination strategies: $52,360
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness program subaward: $225,001
• Abstinence education for youth ages 10–19 subaward: $62,230
• Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion subaward for rural Nevada: $45,000
• AAA Child Passenger Safety Donation Program grant for car seats: $2,000

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will discuss various wildlife regulations and management plans. The board is considering a proposal for a $1,000,000 heritage account to assist in reconstructing the Cave Creek Dam in White Pine County.

• Cave Creek Dam Rehabilitation Heritage Account Principal Proposal for $1,000,000
• Carson Lake Pasture Management Plan discussion with Nevada Department of Wildlife
• Commission Regulation 24-14: Taking of Raptors for Falconry for 2025-2026
• Commission Regulation 24-15: Non-commercial Collection of Reptiles and Amphibians for 2025-2026
• Commission General Regulation 522 (eTag Regulations) and General Regulation 523 (Heritage Revisions)

The board unanimously supported four Nevada wildlife commission regulations: falconry raptor taking (24-14), non-commercial reptile/amphibian collection (24-15), eTag regulations (General 522), and Heritage revisions (General 523). No action was taken on the Cave Creek Dam funding proposal. The board also heard updates on Carson Lake management, wild horse populations, and a salvage regulation letter.

• Supported Commission Regulation 24-14 (falconry raptors 2025-2026) unanimously
• Supported Commission Regulation 24-15 (reptile/amphibian collection 2025-2026) unanimously
• Supported Commission General Regulation 522 (eTag regulations) unanimously
• Supported Commission General Regulation 523 (Heritage revisions) unanimously
• Approved agenda as submitted unanimously
• Approved September 25, 2024 minutes unanimously
• No action taken on Cave Creek Dam $1,000,000 proposal

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will review annual special‑use permits for three existing facilities and a temporary use renewal. It will also consider a variance request to waive a paving requirement for a 66.29‑acre parcel on Rice Road. Additionally, a special‑use permit for a home‑based horse boarding business will be discussed.

• Annual review of the special‑use permit for Safety‑Kleen Systems, Inc. at 22211 Bango Road (APNs 007-071-80 & 007-071-81)
• Annual review of the special‑use permit for Cheek Construction at 9895 Carson Highway (APN 007-171-76)
• Annual review of the special‑use permit for Omaha Track, Inc. at 1006 Nevada Street (APNs 009-251-74, 009-251-86 & 009-251-88)
• Variance request from Cindy Troxel & Bernard Ponte for 1250 Rice Road (66.29 acres, E‑1 zoning) to waive paving requirement
• Special‑use permit application for a home‑based horse boarding business at 425 Bench Road (21.04 acres, A‑10 zoning)

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved a special use permit for a home-based horse boarding business at 425 Bench Road, with conditions limiting boarding to 15 horses and customer visits to daylight hours. The commission also approved a variance from the road paving requirement for a parcel map at 1250 Rice Road, allowing a minimum access road standard. Annual reviews of special use permits for Safety-Kleen, Cheek Construction, and Omaha Track were continued, and a temporary use permit renewal for Keary Basford was approved.

• Approved home-based horse boarding SUP for Benchmark Ranch at 425 Bench Road (6-0)
• Approved variance from road paving requirement for parcel map at 1250 Rice Road (5-0)
• Continued annual review of Safety-Kleen SUP for another year (5-0)
• Continued annual review of Cheek Construction SUP for another year (5-0)
• Continued annual review of Omaha Track SUP for another year (5-0)
• Approved one-year renewal of temporary use permit for Keary Basford at 895 Howard Place (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda terminating Mountain Rock LLC SUP and clarifying Williams Communications SUP (6-0)

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee will meet on November 13, 2024 at 1:30 PM in the Churchill County Administrative Building, 155 N. Taylor St., Suite 102, Fallon. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting, a review of monthly status reports, and a discussion on the expiration of terms for members Julie Guerrero, Maria Gill, and Jill Manha. The committee will also accept public comment, schedule future meeting dates, and address any other business.

• Approval of the agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting
• Review of monthly status reports
• Discussion on expiration of terms for members Julie Guerrero, Maria Gill, and Jill Manha
• General discussion – other items pertinent to the committee (no action items)

The supplied document is an agenda notice for the Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024 at 1:30 PM, not the minutes of the November 13, 2024 meeting. It lists items for consideration, including approval of the November 13, 2024 minutes and a discussion of term expirations for committee members Julie Guerrero, Maria Gill and Jill Manha. No decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in this document.

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will consider routine items such as approving the agenda and the minutes from the August 1 and September 12 meetings. It will also decide whether to keep its WTA membership and seek reinstatement of its board seat, and discuss service‑term negotiations for BEAD locations that received zero bidders. A key item is the approval of a Phase II Service Provider Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with Storey County valued at $6,900,000.

• Approval of the meeting agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the August 1, 2024 and September 12, 2024 meetings
• Decision on maintaining CC Communications' WTA membership and reinstating its board seat
• Negotiations of service terms for BEAD locations that received zero bidders
• Approval of the Phase II Service Provider Agreement and MoU with Storey County for $6,900,000

The board voted unanimously to discontinue WTA membership in the next dues cycle and approved negotiations for BEAD-funded locations in five counties. It also approved a $6.7 million Phase II agreement with Storey County. No public comment was made.

• Approved discontinuing WTA membership (unanimous)
• Approved negotiating BEAD service terms for Lyon, Elko, Storey, Washoe, Churchill counties (unanimous)
• Approved Phase II Service Provider Agreement with Storey County for $6,700,000 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 12, 2024 (unanimous)

General

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider the transfer of a 5,000 square foot prefabricated metal building to the Road Department for $96,500. The meeting will also include standard procedural items and public comment.

• Transfer of 5,000 sq ft prefabricated metal building to Road Dept for $96,500
• Approval of agenda as submitted or revised
• Public comment period
• Verification of agenda posting
• Appointment of Deputy Clerk of the Board

The Board of Churchill County Commissioners held a special meeting on November 7, 2024, and approved the transfer of a 5,000 square foot prefabricated metal building from Churchill County to the Churchill County Road Department for $96,500. The building will be used for office/shop space for road maintenance staff, funded from the RTC Fund. The motion was unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made; the agenda was approved as submitted.

• Approved transfer of 5,000 sq ft metal building to Road Dept for $96,500 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission will approve the agenda and the minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting. It will consider and possibly act on a discussion of the future Road Department yard plan. The board will receive departmental reports, set the next meeting for December 5, 2024, and handle public comments.

• Approval of agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of future Road Department yard plan
• Monthly departmental report and update
• Adjournment and setting next meeting date of December 5, 2024

The Churchill County Highway Commission approved the agenda and previous minutes unanimously. They discussed a plan for the Road Department to purchase a 50x100 steel building to replace existing offices and shops, but took no formal action on the purchase. The meeting was recessed by unanimous vote to allow commissioners to attend a special Board of Commissioners meeting.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• October 3 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Meeting recessed for special Board of Commissioners meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several funding requests and interlocal agreements. The meeting includes decisions on court recording software, arena equipment, and road project funding.

• Interlocal Agreement with Lyon County for juvenile detention services in the amount of $593,108.20
• Funding for Zoom software and equipment for Justice Court recording at a cost of $21,086 plus a $768.90 annual license
• Purchase of mobile bleachers for Rafter 3C Arena in the amount of $50,000
• Transfer of $300,000 to the Churchill County Road Department for FY 2025 projects
• Second reading of Regulated Local Tariff #50 for CC Communications service charges

The Board unanimously approved replacing the JAVS recording system in Justice Court with Zoom, at a one-time cost of $21,086 plus an annual license of $768.90. It also approved weekend standby pay for a Justice Court Clerk, ratified a $50,000 bleacher purchase split three ways, and approved an interlocal agreement with Lyon County for juvenile detention services. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $21,086 Zoom system to replace JAVS in Justice Court (unanimous)
• Approved weekend standby pay increase for Justice Court Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved Regulated Local Tariff #50 rate increases for CC Communications (unanimous)
• Approved revised job titles adding Executive Assistant to pay tables (unanimous)
• Approved $593,108.20 interlocal agreement with Lyon County for juvenile detention (unanimous)
• Appointed Neil Olsen as designee for conservation district elections (unanimous)
• Ratified $50,000 purchase of mobile bleachers for Rafter 3C Arena (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $300,000 road fund transfer (unanimous)

Coalition for Senior Citizens

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board will consider and act on several agenda items, including approving the meeting agenda and minutes, appointing two new board members, and reviewing financial matters. Key financial actions include transferring $25,000 from the CD to the checking account for Meals on Wheels truck payments and addressing an IRS invoice of $10,081.16. The board will also discuss purchasing tables for the William N. Pennington Life Center and ideas to assist senior citizens such as raffle basket success.

• Transfer $25,000 from the CD to the checking account for Meals on Wheels truck payment
• Purchase of tables for the William N. Pennington Life Center
• Appointment of two new board members (one effective immediately, one effective Jan 1 2025)
• Payment of IRS invoice amounting to $10,081.16 for tax period June 30 2019
• Discussion and approval of ideas to assist senior citizens, including raffle basket success

The board unanimously approved paying a $10,081.16 IRS invoice immediately to stop further penalties, while also authorizing future CD withdrawals in January 2025 for new tables and Meals on Wheels trucks. They approved financial reports showing a net loss and a form for the Life Center to request items. The board tabled discussion on new senior assistance ideas after raffle baskets proved unsuccessful and agreed to publish a notice seeking new board members.

• Approved IRS payment of $10,081.16 from CD (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of $25,000 from CD in Jan 2025 for Meals on Wheels trucks (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of $2,054.45 from CD in Jan 2025 for five tables (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for period ending Sept 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Life Center item request form (unanimous)
• Approved publishing legal notice to seek new board members (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on new senior assistance ideas due to failed raffle baskets

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will approve the meeting agenda and minutes from recent meetings. It will set a November meeting date to avoid the Thanksgiving holiday. New business includes approving the September 2024 budget report, the Library Gift Fund report, and a proposal to raise library operating hours to 55 per week.

• Approval of the agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the September 9, September 26, and October 4 meetings
• Approval of the September 2024 budget report
• Approval of the Library Gift Fund report for September 2024
• Approval to increase library operating hours to up to 55 hours per week

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider and possibly act on a range of items, including appointments, a resolution to declare county property surplus, and the approval of a new Juvenile Outreach Specialist position. Several consent‑agenda financial reports and agency letters will also be reviewed. All agenda items are scheduled for action unless noted otherwise.

• Adoption of Resolution 18-2024 declaring county property surplus and authorizing its disposal
• Appointment of Jim Barbee to the Central Nevada Health District Board of Health
• Approval of job description and pay scale for a Juvenile Outreach Specialist and authorization to begin recruitment
• First Reading of Regulated Local Tariff #50 related to service charges for CC Communications
• Consent agenda: Building Department Revenue Report for September 2024 totaling $45,707.67

The board unanimously approved creating a Juvenile Outreach Specialist position (Grade 52, Step 1 at $26.50/hr) and authorized immediate recruitment, with costs split 50/50 between the county and school district. The board also adopted Resolution 18-2024 declaring a 1995 firetruck surplus for auction, approved Amendment 3 to the One Nevada opioid recovery agreement, and set a public hearing for November 7 on CC Communications' proposed rate increases.

• Approved Juvenile Outreach Specialist job description and pay scale (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 18-2024 declaring 1995 SRT GA4OL Firetruck surplus (unanimous)
• Adopted Amendment 3 to One Nevada Agreement on opioid recoveries (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Nov 7 on CC Communications Tariff #50 rate changes (unanimous)
• Appointed Jim Barbee to Central Nevada Health District Board (unanimous)
• Approved Revocation of Appointment and Official Oaths for former officials (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fund reports and revenue reports (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will consider approving $300,000 in funding for the first and second quarters of FY 2025 road and bridge projects. The meeting will also include the approval of the October Treasurer's Report and the September 18, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approval of October Treasurer's Report
• Approval of September 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• Transfer of $300,000 to Road Department for Q1 projects
• Funding approval and encumbrance of $300,000 for Q2 projects
• Next meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved a $300,000 fund transfer to the Churchill County Road Department for first-quarter FY 2025 road and bridge projects, split evenly between two funds. The board also unanimously approved a $300,000 funding encumbrance for second-quarter projects, also split 50/50. Both actions were routine approvals with no public comment or debate.

• Approved $300,000 transfer to Road Department for Q1 FY 2025 projects (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 encumbrance for Q2 FY 2025 road and bridge projects (unanimous)
• Approved October Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. It will review monthly status reports and hold public comment. The committee will discuss the upcoming expiration of terms for members Julie Guerrero, Maria Gill, and Jill Manha, and will receive an update on adding DDS to the Cigna dental plan. Finally, it will schedule future meeting dates, tentatively for November 19, 2024.

• Approval of agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting
• Discussion on expiration of terms for members Julie Guerrero, Maria Gill, and Jill Manha
• Discussion with Tim Holland on adding DDS to the Cigna dental plan
• Scheduling of future meeting dates, tentatively November 19, 2024

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee met and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. They reviewed monthly status reports, including a large claim of $174,119 for end-stage renal disease, and discussed expiring member terms and a potential dental plan change. No formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will consider approval of minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting. It will vote on two subawards: $66,179 for immunization case management and $333,333 to engage community members on health needs. The board will also review the performance evaluation and a one‑step salary increase for Administrator Daren Winkelman. Staff reports and public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting
• Approval of $66,179 subaward for immunization case management (Perinatal Hep B Prevention)
• Approval of $333,333 subaward to engage community members on health needs
• Approval of performance evaluation and step‑7 salary increase for Administrator Daren Winkelman
• Public comment period and staff health officer updates

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will meet on October 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Commission Chambers at 155 North Taylor Street, Fallon, Nevada. The commission will review old business items, including a special use permit for Sage Valley RV Park and a temporary use permit renewal for 17323 Lahontan Dam Road, and will consider a consent agenda item to terminate two special use permits previously granted to Richard Hutchings of Hutchings Cattle Company at l00l Sheckler Cut-Off. New business includes a special use permit application for on‑farm milk processing at 4624 Cox Road, several variance and temporary use permit requests, and other land‑use matters.

• Termination of two special use permits for Richard Hutchings, Hutchings Cattle Company at l00l Sheckler Cut-Off
• Special use permit application for milk/cheese processing by Ted Christoph, Monarq Milk at 4624 Cox Road (40 acres, A‑10 zoning)
• Variance request to reduce residential setback from 60' to 40' for Tschannen Family Trust at 4815 Schindler Road (5.3 acres, A‑5 zoning)
• Temporary use permit for caretaker quarters in three RVs by Kenneth Njirich and Jason Latham at 1790 Heidi Road (1.0 acre, E‑1 zoning)
• Variance request to split 10.28‑acre property of Mitzi Corkill at 400 E Corkill Lane into 1.7‑acre and 8.6‑acre parcels (A‑10 zoning)

The Planning Commission approved a special use permit for Monarq Milk to add cheese processing at 4624 Cox Road and approved variances for setbacks at two other properties. They denied a temporary use permit renewal for Latricia Dean due to non-compliance and approved a caretaker permit for Kenneth Njirich but limited it to one RV instead of the requested three. A variance request to split a farm lot was tabled for 120 days to allow the applicant to consult with the Navy regarding a conservation easement.

• Approved Sage Valley RV Park annual review (5-0)
• Denied temporary use permit renewal for Latricia Dean (5-0)
• Approved Monarq Milk special use permit for cheese processing (5-0)
• Approved Tschannen Family Trust variance for 40' setback (5-0)
• Approved Kenneth Njirich caretaker permit for one RV only (4-1)
• Tabled Mitzi Corkill lot-split variance for 120 days (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Terry & Diana Edgmon caretaker permit (5-0)
• Approved Dave & Beth Akins variance for 20' setback (4-0, 1 abstain)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda included items such as the approval of minutes from August and September, and the consideration of grant applications and financing proposals.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of August 1, 2024 minutes
• Approval of September 12, 2024 minutes
• Consideration of grant applications
• Consideration of Letter of Credit and financing proposals

General

The Churchill County Local Emergency Planning Committee will take action on agenda items, including approving the agenda and the minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting. The committee will consider the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection permit for the Waste Tire Management Facility operated by GSD Metals, presented by Fire Marshal Mitch Young and Jessica Scheerschmidt. The meeting will also include updates on the Central Nevada Health System flu point‑of‑dispensing exercise, the Fallon Police Department P‑25 radio system, and the status of OPTE and UWS grants.

• Approval of the agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting
• Consideration of Nevada DEP permit for Waste Tire Management Facility GSD Metals (Fire Marshal Mitch Young, Jessica Scheerschmidt)
• Update on Central Nevada Health System Flu Point of Dispensing (POD) exercise
• Update on the P‑25 radio system (Fallon Police Department Chief Ron Wenger)

General

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet to address behavioral issues occurring at the library. The board will consider the approval and adoption of two new policies regarding conduct and the refusal of service.

• Discussion and action regarding library conduct and behavioral issues
• Possible adoption of the Churchill County Library Conduct Policy
• Possible adoption of the Churchill County Library Refusal of Service Policy

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees adopted two new policies: a Conduct Policy and a Refusal of Service Policy. Both were approved by unanimous vote. The Refusal of Service Policy was adopted with revisions adding age as a protected class and requiring appeals to be heard in public meetings. The meeting also included public comment on library conduct and parking issues.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Adopted Churchill County Library Conduct Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Churchill County Library Refusal of Service Policy with revisions to add age as protected class and require public meeting appeals (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commissioners will consider approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 5, 2024 meeting. They will receive a monthly departmental report and an update from the road department. The board will discuss future agenda items and set the next meeting date for November 7, 2024. Public comment will be accepted at two points during the session.

• Approve agenda as submitted or revised
• Approve minutes of the September 5, 2024 meeting
• Monthly departmental report and update
• Consider future agenda items
• Set next meeting date for November 7, 2024

The Churchill County Highway Commission met on October 3, 2024, and took only procedural actions. It unanimously approved the posted agenda and the minutes from the September 5, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after a brief departmental report.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 5, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will act on a full agenda of items, including routine approvals, appointments, and contract authorizations. They will consider a $9,500 purchase of a K‑9 for the Sheriff’s Office as new business. Additional items include equipment awards, surplus property disposal, demolition work, and community event funding.

• Ratify award and purchase of equipment for ADSD‑funded Title III‑C Nutrition Programs ($8,053).
• Adopt Resolution 17‑2024 declaring certain Road Department equipment surplus for disposal.
• Approve demolition contract with A & K Earth Movers for the building at 60 West Richards Street ($49,500).
• Approve $3,000 community support funding for the Fallon Community Theatre’s Maine Street Spooktacular event.
• Consider purchase of a K‑9 for the Sheriff’s Office ($9,500).

The board approved a $49,500 contract with A & K Earth Movers to demolish the building at 60 West Richards Street and regrade the site for parking. It also approved a $9,500 K-9 purchase using forfeiture and community funds, and ratified an $8,053 grant for a new washer/dryer at the Life Center. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $49,500 demolition contract with A & K Earth Movers (unanimous)
• Approved $9,500 K-9 replacement purchase using forfeiture and community funds (unanimous)
• Ratified $8,053 grant for commercial washer/dryer at Life Center (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 17-2024 declaring road department equipment surplus (unanimous)
• Appointed Paul Harmon to Fallon Golf Course Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Approved $2,070 funding for Maine Street Spooktacular event (unanimous)
• Approved unpaid leave for Museum Employee 1438 until December 2, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fund and revenue reports (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will consider several routine items, including approval of the August 2024 budget report and the Library Gift Fund Report. The board will also vote on closing the library on November 30 2024, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Additional business includes approving the agenda, approving the minutes from the August 22 2024 meeting, and setting dates for future meetings.

• Approve the monthly budget report for August 2024.
• Approve the Library Gift Fund Report.
• Approve the closure of the library on November 30 2024 (Saturday after Thanksgiving).
• Approve the agenda as submitted or revised.
• Approve the minutes from the August 22 2024 meeting.

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees approved the August 2024 budget report, the Library Gift Fund Report, and a closure on November 23, 2024, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The board also set a special meeting for October 4, 2024, to discuss ongoing security issues and policy changes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 2024 budget report (unanimous)
• Approved Library Gift Fund Report (unanimous)
• Approved closing library on November 23, 2024 (unanimous)
• Set special meeting for October 4, 2024 at 8:00 AM to discuss security issues

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will approve the agenda and minutes from the August 14 meeting. It will consider several appointments, including a petition by Michael Scow to allow a deer tag for Nevada residents who have lived in the state at least 30 years and are 70 or older. The board will also review a software update for seasons and quotas, updates to eTag regulations and fishing season regulations, and items from the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners' agenda. Public comment will be heard before the meeting adjourns.

• Petition by Michael Scow to add a deer tag for long‑term Nevada residents (30+ years) aged 70 or older, in an area chosen by the Department of Wildlife
• Consideration of Seasons and Quotas Software Application Update
• Consideration of Commission General Regulation 522, eTag Regulations
• Amendment #1 to Commission Regulation 23-15, fishing seasons and regulations for Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2025
• Review of items on the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners' agenda for Sept. 27‑28, 2024

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife voted unanimously to oppose a petition by Michael Scow that would add a deer tag hunt for Nevada residents of 30+ years aged 70 or older. The board also took no action on a seasons and quotas software update, requested another workshop on eTag regulations, and approved fishing regulations without changes. The meeting was largely procedural with no public comment.

• Opposed petition for senior deer tag hunt (unanimous)
• Took no action on seasons and quotas software update (unanimous)
• Requested another workshop on Commission General Regulation 522 eTag regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 23-15 fishing seasons as presented (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will consider and act on a range of items, including approving the agenda and minutes, presenting employee service awards, and holding a public hearing on an ordinance to give the Planning Director authority over temporary use permits. They will also vote on a protest to the BLM’s final environmental impact statement for a utility‑scale solar program and ratify several service agreements and funding allocations. New business includes apportioning unexpected geothermal and CTX revenues to the county budget.

• Apportionment of $481,593.97 greater‑than‑anticipated geothermal revenue (New Business A)
• Apportionment of $168,988.94 greater‑than‑anticipated CTX revenue (New Business B)
• Ratification of $119,601.36 agreement for in‑home Homemaker Services (Item G)
• Ratification of $99,197.00 budget for FASTT programming in the adult detention center (Item I)
• Approval of $17,000 continued support funding for the Churchill Animal Protection Society (Item J)

The board unanimously adopted Ordinance 32, transferring authority to issue Temporary Use Permits from the Planning Commission to the Planning Director, updating requirements, and limiting construction renewals to 3 years. The board also approved a formal protest to the BLM's solar energy plan, allocated excess geothermal and CTX revenues, and approved several funding agreements and contracts.

• Adopted Bill 2024-D, Ordinance 32, transferring Temporary Use Permit authority to Planning Director (unanimous)
• Authorized formal protest to BLM's Utility-Scale Solar Energy Programmatic EIS (unanimous)
• Approved apportionment of $481,593.97 excess geothermal revenue (unanimous)
• Approved apportionment of $168,988.94 excess CTX revenue (unanimous)
• Approved $17,000 FY25 funding for Churchill Animal Protection Society (unanimous)
• Ratified $119,601.36 ADSD Homemaker Services agreement (unanimous)
• Ratified $99,197 COSSUP budget for adult detention center programming (unanimous)
• Approved advanced step placement for Daniel Keyes as Fleet Services Mechanic (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will consider approval of the meeting agenda as submitted, approval of the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting, and approval of the September Treasurer's Report. The commission will also hear public comment and note that there are no city or county requests for this session.

• Approve agenda as submitted or revised
• Approve minutes of the July 17, 2024 meeting
• Approve September Treasurer's Report
• Public comment period
• No city or county requests

The Regional Transportation Commission met and approved the posted agenda, the July 17, 2024 meeting minutes, and the September Treasurer's report, all by unanimous vote. No other substantive decisions were made; there were no public comments, city or county requests, or future agenda items. The meeting adjourned after about four minutes.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved September Treasurer's report (unanimous)

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee will meet to review monthly status reports and approve minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. The body will also discuss general items pertinent to the committee and schedule future meeting dates.

• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Monthly Status Reports

General

The Central Nevada Health District Board will meet on September 12, 2024 at 1:30 PM. The agenda includes approval of the August 8, 2024 meeting minutes and several appointments. A key item is the approval of an interlocal agreement with Churchill County Social Services to fund the County's Bed Bug Remediation Project for $7,000 through December 31, 2024. The board will also receive an informational health officer update and public comment.

• Approve minutes from the August 8, 2024 meeting
• Consider appointments, including performance evaluation of Administrator Daren Winkelman
• Approve $7,000 interlocal agreement for Bed Bug Remediation Project with Churchill County Social Services
• Health Officer update (informational)
• Public comment period

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board is meeting to discuss and possibly approve the engagement of a consultant. The consultant would draft a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Letter of Credit related to BEAD grant applications.

• Possible engagement of Marty Johnson with JNA Consulting Group to draft an RFP for Letter of Credit for BEAD grant applications

The CC Communications board unanimously approved engaging Marty Johnson of JNA Consulting Group to draft a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Letter of Credit required for BEAD grant applications. The engagement costs $5,000 initially, with additional fees if the grant is awarded. The RFP must be sent by September 13, 2024, to meet the October 10, 2024 application deadline.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved engagement of JNA Consulting Group to draft RFP for Letter of Credit for BEAD grant applications (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will consider a special use permit for a dog boarding kennel at 14066 Carson Highway. It will also hear a variance request to waive a landscaping requirement for a parking lot tree at 7162 California Street in Hazen. Additional items include several temporary use permit applications for construction housing and a special use permit for an equestrian boarding and training facility.

• Special use permit application for a dog boarding kennel – 14066 Carson Highway, 13.3 acres, A-10 zoning district
• Variance request to waive landscaping requirement in CCC 16.16.020(4)6 for a parking lot tree – 7162 California Street, Hazen, 100 acres, Industrial zoning district
• Temporary use permit application for temporary quarters during home construction – 15181 Hoover Drive, 20.7 acres, RR-20 zoning district
• Special use permit for an equestrian boarding and training facility – 3880 Edwards Lane, 18.17 acres, A-10 zoning district
• Review of previously granted special use permit for alcoholic beverage processing and eating/drinking establishment – 2030 Reno Highway, Assessor's Parcel No. 008-361-56

The Planning Commission approved a new dog boarding kennel, a variance for parking lot trees, and several temporary use permits for home construction and caretaker housing. The commission also terminated a previously granted special use permit for an explosion testing facility at the applicant's request. All approvals were subject to specific conditions regarding site improvements, waste management, and future progress reviews.

• Approved special use permit for Brimstone Canine Retreat (4-0)
• Approved variance to waive parking lot tree requirement for NNRC (4-0)
• Terminated special use permit for Castelion explosion testing facility (4-0)
• Renewed temporary use permit for Rhodes home construction (4-0)
• Renewed special use permit for Moran fabrication business (4-0)
• Renewed temporary use permit for Hunter home construction (4-0)
• Approved two temporary use permits for Block/Ebsen/Wolcott home construction (4-0)
• Approved temporary use permit for Lester caretaker housing (4-0)

General

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will hold training on interview procedures, conduct interviews with three candidates for Library Director, and then deliberate to choose a hire. The meeting also includes standard agenda approval, public comment periods, and routine procedural items.

• Training on interview process for the Library Director position (Human Resources and District Attorney's Office)
• Interviews of candidates Cathy J. Thorsen, Vanna B. Bells, and Allison Peyton
• Deliberation and selection of the new Churchill County Library Director
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Public comment sessions

The board interviewed three candidates for Library Director and ranked them: Allison Peyton first, Cathy Thorsen second, Vanna Bells third. They authorized HR to negotiate a salary within steps 1-4 and a start date within 30 days, with the offer going to Peyton first. The motion passed with Trustee Segura opposed on the ranking.

• Ranked candidates: 1. Allison Peyton, 2. Cathy Thorsen, 3. Vanna Bells (majority vote, Segura opposed)
• Authorized HR to negotiate salary step 1-4 and start date within 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Recessed until 10:25 AM for interviews (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission will consider approving the agenda for the September 5, 2024 meeting and approving the minutes from the August 1, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will receive monthly departmental reports and an update from the road department. The board will also discuss possible future agenda items before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the August 1, 2024 meeting
• Monthly departmental report and update
• Consideration of future agenda items
• Public comment periods

The Churchill County Highway Commission met on September 5, 2024, and took only procedural actions. It unanimously approved the posted agenda and the minutes from the August 1, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after receiving a departmental report.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 1, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes from August 1, 2024, and consider several appointments, including two new members of the Planning Commission. It will review a reversion to an acreage map for two parcels on Reno Highway and a funding request of $8,500 for the Fallon Youth Club. The Commissioners will take the first reading of Bill 2024-D, Ordinance 32, which would grant the Planning Director authority to issue temporary use permits. Additional items include a treasury report showing a balance of $62,294,435.96 and a quarterly jail inspection.

• Appointment of Victor Ansotegui and Tami Edgmon to the Planning Commission for four‑year terms (Oct 1 2024 – Sept 30 2028)
• Reversion to acreage map application for parcels 4058 & 4082 Reno Highway (1.0 acre and 1.06 acres) in C‑1 zoning
• Funding request of $8,500 for the Fallon Youth Club
• First reading of Bill 2024‑D, Ordinance 32 to give the Planning Director authority over temporary use permits
• Treasurer's Report showing a bank balance of $62,294,435.96

The board unanimously approved $8,500 in FY25 funding for the Fallon Youth Club, appointed Victor Ansotegui and Tami Edgmon to the Planning Commission, and approved a lot merger for the Nevada Department of Wildlife. It also set a public hearing for an ordinance giving the Planning Director authority over temporary use permits and adopted a suicide prevention proclamation. The quarterly jail inspection was canceled due to lack of quorum.

• Approved $8,500 for Fallon Youth Club FY25 funding (unanimous)
• Appointed Victor Ansotegui and Tami Edgmon to Planning Commission for 4-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved Reversion to Acreage for NDOW parcel merger (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Bill 2024-D, Ordinance 32 on Sept 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fund balance and treasurer's reports (unanimous)

CC Communications

The regularly scheduled meeting of the CC Communications Management Board on September 5, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda posted for the meeting contains no business items to be decided.

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board will discuss the next steps for hiring a new Library Director and approve the fiscal year 2024 budget and a Library Gift Fund report. The board will also receive a report on library operations and attend training on open meeting laws.

• Discussion on hiring the next Library Director
• Approval of FY24 annual budget
• Approval of Library Gift Fund Report
• Library Director's report on staffing and Summer Reading Program
• Training on Open Meeting Law and Ethics

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees approved the FY24 year-end budget and July 2024 monthly reports. The board also established a process for interviewing library director candidates, scheduled for September 9, 2024. Additionally, Trustee Jo Petteruti resigned from the board during the meeting.

• Approved July 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 year-end and July 2024 monthly budget reports (unanimous)
• Approved Library Gift Fund Report for July 2024 (unanimous)
• Directed HR to schedule library director interviews for Sept 9 or 16 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Trustee Jo Petteruti

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will vote on several appointments and ratifications, including a $26,442 agreement for a Family Resource Center and a $244,742.66 assessment payment to the Central Nevada Health District for FY25 services. They will also consider terminating a deed restriction at 165 North Ada Street, adopting a resolution on road relocations for the FRTC Modernization Project, and amending the Planning Commission bylaws. Routine consent items such as treasury fund reports and revenue statements will be approved without extensive discussion.

• Ratify $26,442 agreement with Nevada Department of Health and Human Services for Family Resource Center services
• Ratify $244,742.66 assessment payment to Central Nevada Health District for FY25 services
• Terminate Home Means Nevada Initiative deed restriction for 165 North Ada Street, Fallon
• Adopt Resolution 16-2024 establishing county position on relocation of Sand Canyon Road and Pole Line Road
• Approve amendment to the bylaws of the Churchill County Planning Commission

The board unanimously adopted Resolution 16-2024 stating Churchill County's position on the relocation of Sand Canyon and Pole Line Roads for the FRTC Modernization Project, offering two options: non-maintained minor roads or maintained general roads at Navy expense. The board also ratified several agreements, including a $26,442 state family resource center grant, a $244,742.66 health district assessment, and displacement agreements for the Home Means Nevada Initiative. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution 16-2024 on Sand Canyon/Pole Line Road relocation (unanimous)
• Ratified $26,442 Family Resource Center agreement with Nevada DHHS (unanimous)
• Ratified $244,742.66 FY25 assessment to Central Nevada Health District (unanimous)
• Approved termination of deed restriction for 165 North Ada Street (unanimous)
• Ratified displacement agreements for 280, 290, 292 Quail Way (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Planning Commission bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fund reports and revenue reports (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting and the August treasurer's report. The meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2024, at 9:30 AM at the Churchill County Administrative Complex.

• Approval of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of August treasurer's report
• Next meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission met on August 21, 2024, but the minutes contain only the agenda and procedural notices, with no recorded actions, votes, or discussion outcomes. No substantive decisions were made or documented in the provided text.

Debt Management Commission

The Churchill County Debt Management Commission will review and consider submission of debt management plans and reports for Churchill County, the City of Fallon, the Churchill County School District, the Carson Water Subconservancy District, the Carson-Truckee Water Conservancy District, the Churchill County Mosquito, Vector, and Noxious Weed Abatement District, and the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District.

• Submission of Churchill County's Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Submission of the City of Fallon's Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Submission of the Churchill County School District's Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Submission of the Carson Water Subconservancy District's Indebtedness Report and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Submission of the Carson-Truckee Water Conservancy District's Indebtedness Report and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan

The Churchill County Debt Management Commission met on August 15, 2024, and unanimously approved the agenda, the minutes from February 9, 2024, and all submitted debt management reports. These included reports from Churchill County, the City of Fallon, the Churchill County School District, and several water and irrigation districts. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Churchill County's Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved City of Fallon's Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Churchill County School District's Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Carson Water Subconservancy District's Indebtedness Report and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Carson-Truckee Water Conservancy District's Indebtedness Report and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Noted receipt of Truckee-Carson Irrigation District's indebtedness letter (unanimous)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider several regulatory updates and plans. The board is discussing game release schedules and specific commission regulations regarding heritage and eTags.

• Biennial Big Game Release Plan for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025, Amendment #2
• Commission General Regulation 523, Heritage Revisions
• Commission General Regulation 522, eTag Regulations
• Support for a salvage regulation for Churchill County, Nevada
• Items on the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners' Agenda for August 16 and 17, 2024

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife unanimously approved a letter to other County Advisory Boards seeking support for a salvage regulation, the Biennial Big Game Release Plan Amendment #2 adding bighorn sheep release sites, and Commission General Regulations 523 (Heritage Project Awards) and 522 (eTag Regulations). The board tabled action on the eTag regulation pending answers to questions about validation codes and cell service. No public comment was received.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved letter to County Advisory Boards supporting salvage regulation (unanimous)
• Approved Biennial Big Game Release Plan FY24 & 25, Amendment #2 (unanimous)
• Approved Commission General Regulation 523, Heritage Revisions (unanimous)
• Tabled action on Commission General Regulation 522, eTag Regulations, pending questions

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will act on a range of agenda items, including renewals of temporary use permits, several special use and variance applications, and code changes. Items under new business involve a manufactured‑home variance, a fleet‑vehicle parking permit, and a parcel reversion for the State Wildlife Department. The commission will also consider Bill 2024‑D (Ordinance 32) to amend Title 16 of the county code. All items are scheduled for decision unless moved to the consent agenda.

• Renewal of temporary use permit for 2400 Lucas Road (A‑5 zoning) – Aaron & Katherine Murray
• Renewal of temporary use permit for 895 Howard Place (A‑5 zoning) – Keary Basford
• Variance request for a 2000 sq ft manufactured home at 1947 Potpourri Drive (E‑1 zoning) – Darren Lewis, Black Rhino Holdings
• Special use permit for fleet vehicle parking/maintenance at 2528 Resource Drive (Industrial zoning) – Ivan Rudkevich, Mountain Rock LLC
• Bill 2024‑D (Ordinance 32) amending Title 16 to give the planning director authority to issue temporary use permits

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved several special use permits, including for Mountain Rock LLC's fleet vehicle parking and maintenance facility, Bulldog Auto Sales' used car lot, and Peek Brothers Construction's building expansion. They also approved temporary use permit renewals for Aaron Murray and Keary Basford, with Basford's renewal limited to 90 days. The commission denied Darren Lewis's variance request to place a 24-year-old manufactured home at 1947 Potpourri Drive.

• Approved Mountain Rock LLC special use permit for fleet vehicle parking/maintenance and long-term parking (6-0)
• Approved Bulldog Auto Sales special use permit for used auto sales at 3921 Arnold Way (6-0)
• Approved Peek Brothers Construction variance to reduce side setback (6-0)
• Approved Peek Brothers Construction special use permit for building expansion (6-0)
• Denied Darren Lewis variance for 24-year-old manufactured home at 1947 Potpourri Drive (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Aaron Murray temporary use permit renewal for one year (6-0)
• Approved Keary Basford temporary use permit renewal for 90 days (6-0)
• Approved Nevada Dept. of Wildlife reversion to acreage map (6-0)

Social Services Advisory Committee

The Social Services Advisory Committee will meet to discuss compliance with Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) organizational standards. The body is considering the approval of the FY25 Community Action Plan and a required federal annual report.

• Approval of the FY25 Community Action Plan
• Review and approval of the annual report required for the federal CSBG Act
• Review of Board Bylaws for CSBG Organizational Standards
• Review and signing of Conflict of Interest Policy for CSBG compliance
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 7, 2023

The Social Services Advisory Committee met on August 9, 2024, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting. The committee approved the FY25 Community Action Plan, reviewed and approved the board bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy for CSBG compliance, and approved the annual report required by the federal CSBG Act. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda as submitted
• Approved minutes of December 7, 2023 meeting
• Approved review of Board Bylaws for CSBG Organizational Standards
• Approved review and signing of Conflict of Interest Policy
• Approved FY25 Community Action Plan
• Approved annual report as required by federal CSBG Act

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will consider approval of the July 11, 2024 meeting minutes. Board members will review a resignation letter submitted as new business. A fiscal report for FY24 will be presented, followed by staff presentations. The agenda also includes two public comment periods.

• Approval of July 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Consideration of a resignation letter (new business)
• FY24 fiscal report update
• CNHD staff presentations
• Public comment sessions

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 6 and June 20, 2024 meetings. It will also consider a $6,146.48 write‑off for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023/2024. Public comment will be accepted before and after the agenda items. A General Manager Report covering progress, regulatory and legislative updates, and HR matters will be presented.

• Approval of agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes for the June 6, 2024 meeting
• Approval of minutes for the June 20, 2024 meeting
• Consideration of $6,146.48 3rd‑quarter write‑offs for FY 2023/2024
• General Manager Report – progress, regulatory & legislative, HR

The CC Communications board unanimously approved $6,146.48 in third-quarter write-offs for FY 2023/2024. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from June 6 and June 20, 2024. No public comment was received, and all other items were informational only.

• Approved $6,146.48 in Q3 write-offs for FY 2023/2024 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 6, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 20, 2024 (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission will convene to approve the minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting and set the date for the next session. The meeting is a regularly scheduled public session.

• Approval of July 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Department reports
• Future agenda items discussion
• Next meeting date set for September 5, 2024
• Public comment period

The Churchill County Highway Commission met on August 1, 2024, and approved the posted agenda and the minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting, both by unanimous vote. The meeting included a monthly departmental report from Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes, but no substantive decisions or action items were taken. The meeting adjourned after about eight minutes.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 2, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Liquor Board

The Churchill County Liquor Board will meet to review and potentially approve a special events liquor license. The board will also adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from July 2, 2024.

• Possible approval of Special Events Liquor License for Mary Beth Smith, MBP Enterprises (dba Roundabout Catering) for the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair at 325 Sheckler Road, Fallon, NV (August 23-25, 2024)

The Churchill County Liquor Board unanimously approved a Special Events Liquor License for Mary Beth Smith, MBP Enterprises, dba Roundabout Catering, for the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair at the 3C Events Complex on August 23-25, 2024. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting. No public comment was offered.

• Approved Special Events Liquor License for Mary Beth Smith/MBP Enterprises for Fallon Cantaloupe Festival (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 2, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to decide on several funding requests and professional service contracts. The body will also review treasury reports and conservation easement records.

• Professional Services Agreement with Pro-West & Associates for GIS services: $277,343.75 over seven years
• Transfer of $250,000 to the Churchill County Road Department for FY 2024 road and bridge projects
• Funding request for the Fallon Junior Rodeo: $3,000.00
• Conservation Easement Deed for Dodge Bros, Inc. on Schurz Highway
• Conservation Easement Deed for Jeffery L. Goings and Karen K. Goings at 1255, 1257 & 1270 Dodgion Lane

The Board of County Commissioners approved funding for the Fallon Junior Rodeo at $2,070, a reduction from the requested $3,000 due to a 31% budget cut. They also approved a seven-year, $277,343.75 GIS services agreement with Pro-West & Associates, funded by the Assessor's Technology Fund. All other agenda items, including minutes, appointments, and consent items, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $2,070 funding for Fallon Junior Rodeo (unanimous)
• Approved $277,343.75 GIS services agreement with Pro-West & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved Secured Log Changes for FY25 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 20 and July 2, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fund reports, TDR certificates, and $250,000 road fund transfer (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the process for selecting and hiring a Library Director. The board will also review the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and update library policies.

• Selection, interviewing, and hiring process for the Churchill County Library Director
• Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Approval of the amended Churchill County Library Computer Use Policy
• Approval of the amended Patron Registration Churchill County Library Application
• Election of officers for the Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees elected Jessica Rowe as Chair, Ryan Swirczek as Vice-Chair, and Sari Koehler as Secretary. The board approved the monthly budget report, the Library Gift Fund report, an amended patron registration application, and an amended computer use policy. It also approved the existing HR hiring procedure for the next Library Director, with a decision on the number of candidates to be made at the next meeting.

• Elected Jessica Rowe as Chair, Ryan Swirczek as Vice-Chair, Sari Koehler as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved monthly budget report (unanimous)
• Approved Library Gift Fund report (unanimous)
• Approved amended Patron Registration Library Application (unanimous)
• Approved amended Computer Use Policy (unanimous)
• Approved existing HR hiring procedure for Library Director (unanimous)

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens board will meet to approve minutes, appoint two new members, and consider a $24,246.95 Churchill County request for Meals on Wheels truck upgrades. Financial reports for June 30, 2024, and silverware purchases for the William N. Pennington Life Center are also on the agenda.

• Approval of two new board members (one term effective immediately, one starting January 1, 2025)
• Consideration of $24,246.95 Churchill County request for Meals on Wheels truck upgrades
• Review of financial reports for the period ending June 30, 2024
• Purchase of silverware for the William N. Pennington Life Center
• Discussion of senior assistance initiatives, including raffle basket success

The Coalition for Senior Citizens approved $24,246.95 from its general fund to help Churchill County purchase two Meals on Wheels trucks with upgraded cold/hot boxes, covering a funding gap. The board also approved the agenda, April 22, 2024 minutes, and financial reports for the period ending June 30, 2024. Discussion on senior outreach ideas and silverware purchase was tabled or deferred, with no formal action taken on those items.

• Approved $24,246.95 for two Meals on Wheels trucks (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 22, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for period ending June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of round tables for Life Center to next meeting
• Deferred appointment of new board members to next meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the apportionment of $2,973,815 in federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes. The body is also considering several contracts for county buildings and services, as well as a property acquisition in Fallon.

• Purchase of property at 65 N. Carson Street, Fallon for $225,000.00
• Proposed scope of work and fees of $200,340.00 from Lombard Conrad Architects for 290 S. Maine St.
• Apportionment of Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) of $2,973,815
• Contract renewal with Resource Concepts, Inc. (RCI) not to exceed $85,000 annually through June 30, 2026
• Agreement with ADSD Office of Community Living for Bed Bug Remediation and Education Services for $54,273.80

The Board approved the purchase of a property at 65 N. Carson Street for a fire department maintenance shop and authorized $200,340 for architectural design at 290 S. Maine St. Other key actions included transferring bond volume cap to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority and renewing a public lands consulting contract.

• Approved $225,000 purchase of 65 N. Carson Street for fire department shop (unanimous)
• Approved $200,340 contract with Lombard Conrad Architects for 290 S. Maine St. (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 2024 Private Activity Bond Volume Cap to Nevada Rural Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $85,000 annual contract renewal with Resource Concepts, Inc. through June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved apportionment of $2,973,815 Federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes (unanimous)
• Appointed Ryan Swirezek, Sari Koehler, and Sue Segura to the Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Approved equipment exchange with Truckee-Carson Irrigation District (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 Debt Management Policy (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission will review funding requests for the Churchill County Road Department. The body is deciding on fund transfers for the end of the previous fiscal year and new encumbrances for the current fiscal year.

• Transfer of $250,000 to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2024 4th quarter road and bridge projects
• Funding approval and encumbrance of $300,000 for FY 2025 1st quarter road and bridge projects

The Regional Transportation Commission approved fund transfers and encumbrances for road and bridge projects across two fiscal years. The board also adopted the July Treasurer's report and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved $250,000 transfer to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2024 4th quarter projects (Unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 funding and encumbrance for FY 2025 1st quarter road and bridge projects (Unanimous)
• Approved July Treasurer's report (Unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a major special use permit for the Sierra Solar renewable energy facility and communication towers. The agenda also includes variance requests for this project and an expansion of a battery testing facility at 7162 California Street. Additionally, the board will conduct annual compliance reviews for existing permits.

• Major special use permit for Phase I of Sierra Solar renewable energy facility and communication towers
• Variance applications to reduce setbacks and waive landscaping and stream protection requirements for Sierra Solar
• Special use permit application for an explosion combustion testing facility expansion at 7162 California Street
• Annual compliance review for Card Trucking's outdoor storage yard at 2555 Beasley Drive
• Termination of a special use permit for a closed mining facility near Fernley

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved a major special use permit for NV Energy's Sierra Solar Phase 1 renewable energy facility, along with four variance requests reducing setback, landscaping, stream protection, and color requirements. The commission also approved an expansion of Northern Nevada Research Company's explosion/combustion testing facility, conditioned on completing outstanding requirements from a prior permit before new construction. Two annual reviews of existing special use permits (Card Trucking and Bench Creek Ranch) were continued with another review required in one year. All decisions carried by unanimous 4-0 votes.

• Approved Sierra Solar Phase 1 major special use permit with communication towers, subject to conditions (4-0)
• Approved variance reducing front/rear setbacks to 30 feet, except Sagehen Creek Road front setback (4-0)
• Approved variance waiving landscaping requirements for Sierra Solar (4-0)
• Approved variance waiving stream protection requirements with perimeter conditions (4-0)
• Approved variance exempting pre-fabricated BESS and inverter units from REF coloration requirements (4-0)
• Approved Northern Nevada Research Company explosion/combustion testing facility expansion, with no construction until prior permit conditions completed (4-0)
• Continued Card Trucking special use permit review, requiring another review in one year for landscaping and screening (4-0)
• Continued Bench Creek Ranch special use permit review, requiring another review in one year for landscaping or variance (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will consider a Residential Construction Tax Master plan for the 3C Event Complex in conjunction with Oser Regional Park. This item involves a $30,000 figure. The meeting also includes departmental reports and setting the next meeting date.

• Residential Construction Tax Master plan for 3C Event Complex and Oser Regional Park ($30K)
• 3C Event Complex Events report

The commission approved the meeting agenda as posted. Director Guerrero provided updates on upcoming events at the 3C Event Complex and the status of the Cottage School pods.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider resolutions regarding the county's tax rate and a change to the Cooperative Extension tax levy. Other items include a conservation easement application for property on Stillwater Road and funding for domestic violence intervention.

• Conservation easement application for 80 acres at 6725 Stillwater Road
• $4,000 funding request for Domestic Violence Intervention
• Increase of Cooperative Extension tax levy from 1 cent to 2 cents
• Certification of the Churchill County Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

The Board unanimously approved a Sending Site application for 80 acres of farmland, granting 98 Transferable Development Rights. They also approved $4,000 in funding for Domestic Violence Intervention and certified the combined tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution to assign 2 cents of the ad valorem tax levy to Cooperative Extension.

• Approved Sending Site for Denver Nygren at 6725 Stillwater Road (unanimous)
• Approved 98 Transferable Development Rights for 80-acre property (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 funding for Domestic Violence Intervention for FY24 (unanimous)
• Approved Churchill County Housing Assessment and Labor Study (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Contract #2024-9 with Carson Water Subconservancy District (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 14-2024 assigning 2 cents tax levy to Cooperative Extension (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 15-2024 certifying combined tax rate for FY24-25 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Treasurer's Report and Sheriff's Civil Report (unanimous)

Liquor Board

The Churchill County Liquor Board will meet on July 2, 2024, to review meeting minutes and consider a liquor license application. The board will specifically address a special event license for the upcoming Cantaloupe Festival.

• Special Event Liquor License for Peachy Queens Traveling Tavern (Fisk Peak, LLC) for the August 23-25, 2024, Cantaloupe Festival
• Review and adoption of March 20, 2024, meeting minutes

The Liquor Board approved a Special Event Liquor License for the Cantaloupe Festival. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting.

• Approved Special Event Liquor License for Hannah Fisk and Jessica Peak of Peachy Queens Traveling Tavern (Fisk Peak, LLC) for the Cantaloupe Festival (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission meeting on July 2, 2024, consists of routine procedural items. The board is scheduled to approve the current agenda and the minutes from the June 6, 2024, meeting. The commission will also receive monthly departmental reports and updates.

• Approval of the July 2, 2024, agenda
• Approval of June 6, 2024, meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report
• Departmental update

The Highway Commission met for a brief session where the only substantive actions were the approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 6, 2024, meeting.

• Approved the agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

CC Communications

The scheduled CC Communications Management meeting for July 2, 2024, was cancelled. No items were listed on the agenda for discussion or decision.

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will meet on June 27, 2024. The board is scheduled to consider the approval and adoption of an interfund loan agreement between the district and Churchill County.

• Approval and adoption of the Interfund Loan Agreement between the Central Nevada Health District and Churchill County

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve recent meeting minutes. The board will also consider approving monthly budget reports and the Library Gift Fund Report. Additionally, the Library Director will provide an update on staffing and operations.

• Approval of monthly budget reports
• Approval of Library Gift Fund Report
• Library Director's report on staffing and operations
• Approval of minutes from May 9, May 16, May 23, May 31, and June 13, 2024

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees met to approve minutes from meetings held between May 9 and June 13, 2024. The board also received a report on summer programming and heard public comments regarding the Library Director.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 23, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 31, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider various hunting and fishing regulations for 2024 and 2025. The board will also review small and big game release plans and heritage project funding. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on energy and solar projects.

• Approval of elk damage payment exceeding $10,000.00
• Amendments to biennial small and big game release plans for 2024 and 2025
• Fishing seasons and regulations through December 31, 2025
• Upland game and furbearer seasons and bag limits
• Energy and solar projects update

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife approved a slate of Heritage Project proposals for Fiscal Year 2025 totaling up to $1,938,679.40, along with extension requests and funding reallocations for previously approved projects. The board also approved an elk damage payment of $13,318 exceeding the $10,000 cap, and voted to oppose a regulation amendment that would close Smith Creek Reservoir in Lander County to fishing. All votes were unanimous; several items were informational only, including an energy and solar projects update that drew no discussion or action.

• Approved Commission Policy 12 (Predator Fee for Habitat, Research and Management) (unanimous)
• Approved $13,318 elk damage payment on Granite Peak Ranch, exceeding $10,000 cap (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Project extension requests as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage funding reallocation as presented (unanimous)
• Approved up to $1,938,679.40 in FY25 Heritage Project proposals (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Biennial Small Game Release Plan FY24-25 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Biennial Big Game Release Plan FY24-25 (unanimous)
• Opposed closing Smith Creek Reservoir to fishing (unanimous)

General

The Churchill County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to approve committee membership and bylaws for the 2024-25 term. The meeting also includes the election of a new Vice Chairman. An emergency response exercise regarding an ORMAT plant fire is scheduled to follow the meeting.

• Review and possible approval of 2024-25 LEPC membership
• Review and possible approval of 2024-25 LEPC Bylaws
• Election of a new Churchill County LEPC Vice Chairman
• Emergency Response Table Top Exercise regarding an ORMAT plant fire

Regional Transportation Commission

This meeting consists of routine procedural items, including the approval of the June Treasurer's Report and minutes from the May 15, 2024, meeting. No requests have been submitted by the City or County for this session.

• Approval of May 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of June Treasurer's Report

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission met on June 20, 2024 and approved its agenda, the minutes of its May 15, 2024 meeting, and the June Treasurer's report, each by unanimous vote. The treasurer's report listed fund balances including $1,789,810 in Regional Transportation Fund 280 and $2,150,630 in Public Transit Fund 395 for the county. No city or county requests, updates, or future agenda items were brought forward, and there were no public comments. The meeting adjourned at 9:39 a.m.; the next meeting is July 17, 2024.

• Approved the agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved the May 15, 2024 regular meeting minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved the June Treasurer's report as submitted (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will meet on June 20, 2024. The board is scheduled to consider a purchase of service request for employee Matt Hyde.

• employee purchase of service request for Matt Hyde

The CC Communications Management board approved an employee purchase of service request for retiring employee Matt Hyde, authorizing an amount not to exceed $55,979.65. General Manager Mark Feest said the payment would be $40,045.37 if processed before July 1, 2024, or $55,979.65 after that date due to a PERS rate change, and that the board was asked to waive its one-employee-per-fiscal-year limit under Policy 7.6.2.3 to capture the lower amount. The agenda was also approved as submitted. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 3:04 p.m.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved employee purchase of service request for Matt Hyde, not to exceed $55,979.65
• Board asked to waive Policy 7.6.2.3 one-employee-per-fiscal-year limit for good cause

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider several financial items, including a large-scale remodel project for the Sheriff's storage and an interfund loan to the Central Nevada Health District. They will also review marijuana tax revenue and opioid settlement funding for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the board will address various personnel pay grade updates and budget adjustments.

• $951,200 contract award for Sheriff’s Storage Remodel Project to Simerson Construction, LLC
• Settlement agreement with Kroger regarding opioid-related claims
• $1,000,000 interfund loan from the General Fund to the Central Nevada Health District
• Review of Marijuana Tax Revenue and Opioid Settlement Funding for FY25
• Renewal of professional services contract with Sevon Consulting, LLC at $75 per hour

The Board unanimously approved a $951,200 contract with Simerson Construction for the Sheriff's Storage Remodel Project, including a $100,000 contingency. They also adopted Resolution 11-2024 to augment the FY23-24 budget by over $2 million for various departments and authorized a short-term $1 million interfund loan to the Central Nevada Health District. Additionally, the board accepted the canvass of the June 11 primary election votes and approved a Kroger opioid settlement agreement.

• Approved $951,200 contract for Sheriff's Storage Remodel to Simerson Construction (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 11-2024 augmenting FY23-24 budget for multiple funds (unanimous)
• Approved $1 million interfund loan from General Fund to CNHD Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted Canvass of Votes for June 11, 2024 Primary Election (unanimous)
• Approved Kroger opioid settlement agreement for $10,624.27/year for 11 years (unanimous)
• Approved POOL insurance renewal with $61,795 county cost increase (unanimous)
• Approved $43,346.49 in marijuana tax and $32,653.51 in opioid settlement funding for social services (unanimous)
• Approved FY24-25 Pay Tables and various HR position reclassifications (unanimous)

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will meet to consider several appointments and updates. This includes a potential $15,000 award from the SilverSummit Healthplan Rural Community Investment Program. The board will also discuss interlocal agreements and grants.

• $15,000 award from SilverSummit Healthplan Rural Community Investment Program
• Consideration of interlocal agreement
• Consideration of grant
• Health Officer update

E-911 Committee

The committee will review the status of funds for E-911 system upgrades, including projected revenues and current expenses. Members will also discuss potential upgrades and the possibility of requesting a third-party evaluation of the system.

• Report on funds available for E-911 system upgrades, projected revenues, and current expenses
• Discussion regarding E-911 system upgrades
• Potential request for a third-party evaluation of the E-911 system to provide recommendations
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 2017, May 2017, and March 2023

The Churchill County E-911 Committee approved minutes from three prior meetings (March 23, 2017; May 2, 2017; March 27, 2023) by unanimous vote. The committee received a report that the E-911 fund balance is $231,803.00 with about $80,000.00 in annual revenue, and discussed whether all carriers that should pay into the fund are doing so. Undersheriff Lawry reported that a NextGen 911 upgrade would cost about one million dollars, with the only usable quote from Motorola at approximately $817,000.00 payable over 5 years at $207,000.00 a year, which the fund cannot cover. The committee voted unanimously to identify third parties who can evaluate the system and provide a quote for that evaluation.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 23, 2017 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 2, 2017 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 27, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to identify third parties to evaluate the E-911 system and provide a quote carried (unanimous)

General

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on June 13, 2024. The board is considering a job offer for Carol Lloyd to serve as the new Library Director. If approved, the position would begin at step 13 placement on June 17, 2024.

• Job offer to Carol Lloyd for the position of Library Director
• Proposed start date of June 17, 2024, at an advanced step 13 placement
• Approval of the meeting agenda

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees approved hiring Carol Lloyd as Library Director. She will start on June 17, 2024, at an advanced step placement of step 13.

• Approved appointment of Carol Lloyd as Library Director (All in favor)
• Approved meeting agenda (All in favor)

Planning Commission

The commission will review several applications, including a major special use permit for the Sierra Solar renewable energy facility on Sagehen Creek Road. Other items include requests for temporary use permits, business expansions, and various land-use variances.

• Major special use permit and variances for Sierra Solar renewable energy facility
• Special use permit for an ambulance garage at 4490 Reno Highway
• Special use permit for a kennel and dog training facility on Stuart Road
• Application for a conservation easement on Stillwater Road
• Variance for a 144 square foot advertising sign on Reno Highway

The Commission approved temporary housing permits for three residents and special use permits for an EMS facility, a martial arts school, and a bird dog club. A multi-tenant business complex was approved subject to a one-year progress review. Applications for the Sierra Solar project were postponed to July 10, 2024, due to an agenda error.

• Approved 3-month temporary use permit renewal for Steven Easter (4-0)
• Approved 6-month temporary use permit for George and Anne Taylor (4-0)
• Approved temporary use permit for Henry Schenkel (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Denver Nygren sending site and 98 TDRs to Board of County Commissioners (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for Banner Churchill Community Hospital EMS (4-0)
• Approved height and size variances for Monarch Construction advertising sign (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for multi-tenant business complex at 5070 Reno Highway (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fallon (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review a proposal to divide 142.04 acres at 8705 Schurz Highway into two farming parcels. They will also consider ratifying an agreement for public health software and discussing the BLM's Greater Sage-Grouse plan. Additionally, the board will address a memorandum of understanding for the Sierra Solar Utilities project.

• Land division application for 142.04 acres at 8705 Schurz Highway
• $4,246 agreement with Clinisys, Inc. for EpiTrax software
• Comment letter regarding BLM’s Greater Sage-Grouse management plan
• Purchase of a 328.90-acre conservation easement with Dodge Bros, Inc.
• MOU ratification for the Sierra Solar Utilities and Access Roads Project

The Board of County Commissioners approved a division of land into two large farming parcels for Colby Frey, ratified a $4,246 agreement with Clinisys for disease reporting software, and approved a comment letter on the BLM's sage-grouse plan. The board also adopted Resolution 10-2024 designating the Library Director as a critical labor shortage position, approved a $683,000 conservation easement purchase, and approved personnel changes for FY 2024-2025. All actions carried by unanimous vote.

• Approved Division of Land into Large Parcels Map for Colby Frey to divide APN 006-092-13 into 2 parcels (unanimous)
• Ratified $4,246 agreement with Clinisys, Inc. for EpiTrax software and services (unanimous)
• Approved comment letter to BLM on Draft Resource Management Plan Amendment for Greater Sage-Grouse (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 10-2024 designating Library Director as critical labor shortage position (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Conservation Easement and 444 Transferable Development Rights from Dodge Bros, Inc. for $683,000 (unanimous)
• Granted one-year extension to Fernley Business Park, LLC to record parcel map (unanimous)
• Rescinded reappointment of Tara Price-Gritzmacher and Ashlee McGarity to Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes for FY 2024-2025, except retention of Building Official (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission will conduct a regularly scheduled meeting consisting of procedural items. The agenda includes reviewing departmental reports and approving minutes from the May 15, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of May 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental reports and updates

The Highway Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 15, 2024, regular meeting. Commissioner Scharmann raised questions about widening Coleman Road, but officials stated there is no current plan for widening the entire route due to Bureau of Reclamation restrictions and land ownership issues. A traffic study indicated the current road configuration can handle increased traffic, though the developer must complete specific upgrades like turn lanes. The topic was referred to a future agenda for further discussion, with no substantive decisions made on road projects.

• Agenda approved as posted (unanimous)
• May 15, 2024, meeting minutes approved (unanimous)
• Coleman Road widening referred to future agenda for further discussion

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will meet to discuss several personnel and policy matters. This includes the ratification of a Collective Bargaining Agreement and aligning non-covered employees with new contract terms. The board will also review updates to the scholarship policy.

• Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Update to CC Communications Scholarship Policy
• Alignment of employees not covered by the CBA with new agreement terms
• Approval of minutes from April 4, April 29, and May 2, 2024

The CC Communications Management Commission unanimously approved the ratification of a Collective Bargaining Agreement. They also approved updates to the scholarship policy requiring full-time credit hours and aligned benefits for non-union employees, including a one-time payment and increased sick leave payout limits. No public comments were received during the meeting.

• Approved Agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April 4, April 29, and May 2 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved update to CC Communications Scholarship Policy requiring full-time credit hours (unanimous)
• Approved alignment of non-CBA employee benefits: 1.5% one-time payment and $15,000 sick leave payout cap (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board will consider the job performance of Library Director C.L. Quillen, including potential administrative action. Members will also discuss library operating hours and whether to end the current temporary closure. Additionally, the board will review unfilled employee positions and recruitment steps.

• Evaluation of Library Director C.L. Quillen's performance and possible termination
• Decision on library operating hours and potential end to temporary closure
• Review of filled and unfilled library employee positions
• Kelli Kelly's resignation as Board member and Chair

The Library Board of Trustees voted to terminate Library Director C.L. Quillen's employment effective immediately. The board also authorized Museum Director Mel Glover to act in an interim role to coordinate staffing and set a schedule to reopen the library as soon as possible. Former Director Carol Lloyd was identified as the interim replacement, pending county approval.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Terminated Library Director C.L. Quillen's employment (majority vote; Jo Petteruti voted nay)
• Authorized Mel Glover to act in interim role and set library schedule (unanimous)
• Accepted update on library hiring and staffing (no vote required)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for June 27, 2024

General

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet on May 23, 2024, to review updates to the library’s operating schedule. Members will discuss whether to maintain current hours or reduce them, which could include a temporary closure. These decisions directly affect when residents can access library services in Fallon.

• Update on Churchill County Library schedule and operating hours
• Potential action to maintain current hours or reduce/modify them up to temporary closure
• Setting dates for future regular or special library board meetings
• Standard procedural items including public comment and agenda approval

At an emergency meeting on May 23, 2024, the Churchill County Library Board of Trustees discussed short staffing at the library and its impact on public and staff health and safety. Trustee Jessica Rowe moved to close the library May 24-31, using the closure to train volunteers and contract with Manpower, with updates expected at a special meeting. The minutes do not record a vote tally or final disposition of that motion. The board set its next meeting as a special meeting on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 3pm, location to be posted publicly.

• Approved the agenda as presented (all in favor)
• Motion made to close the library May 24-31 for volunteer training and Manpower contracting; no vote tally or outcome recorded
• Set next meeting as a special meeting on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 3pm, location to be determined and posted

General

The Churchill County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on May 22, 2024. The board will consider the approval of the county's final budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

• Approval of Churchill County's Final Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

The Board of Churchill County Commissioners unanimously approved the Final Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The county tax rate was set at $2.8629 and the City of Fallon rate at $3.6600. Total revenues were reduced by $1,957,646 from the tentative budget, primarily due to decreases in communication revenues and general government grants.

• Approved Agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved Final Budget and Tax Rate for FY 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Directed Comptroller to file budget with Department of Taxation

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee will review monthly status reports and approve minutes from the April 16, 2024, meeting. The committee is also scheduled to discuss 2024-2025 HSA contributions and receive an update on open enrollment.

• Discussion regarding 2024-2025 HSA Contributions
• Open Enrollment Update
• Review of Monthly Status Reports
• Approval of April 16, 2024, meeting minutes

General

The committee will consider an application to place a conservation easement on approximately 80 acres of property at 6725 Sillwater Road. The meeting also includes the approval of the agenda and minutes from the October 10, 2023, meeting.

• Public hearing for a conservation easement application by Denver Nygren
• Approval of October 10, 2023, meeting minutes

The Sending Site Review Committee unanimously approved Denver Nygren's application for property at 6725 Stillwater Road as a sending site for the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program. The committee also unanimously recommended approving approximately 100 TDRs for the parcel, noting that final counts may adjust slightly after verifying water rights with the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District. Additionally, members discussed unresolved issues regarding how the county should manage or dispose of its existing TDR inventory and agreed to schedule a future workshop with the Planning Commission to address these program gaps.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• October 30, 2023 minutes approved unanimously
• Application for APN 009-091-05 (6725 Stillwater Road) approved as a Sending Site (unanimous)
• Recommendation to approve ~100 Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) for APN 009-091-05 carried unanimously
• No public comments received

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a performance evaluation for Library Director C.L. Quillen, which may include decisions regarding a merit increase or termination. The meeting also includes discussions on library staffing, operating hours, and budget approvals.

• Performance evaluation of Library Director C.L. Quillen
• Update on library employee positions and recruitment
• Review of library schedule and hours
• Approval of $5,000 from the Morgan Trust-Gift Fund for books, DVDs, and digital items
• Approval of monthly budget reports and the Library Gift Fund

The Board approved Library Director C.L. Quillen's annual performance evaluation with a retroactive step increase and a three-month improvement plan. The Board also voted to temporarily reduce library operating hours to 48 per week for six weeks. Additionally, the Board approved the monthly budget report and specific gift fund expenditures.

• Approved Director C.L. Quillen's performance evaluation with retroactive step increase to Grade 72 Step 2 (4-1)
• Mandated a three-month improvement plan for Director Quillen including mediation and conflict management training (4-1)
• Approved reducing library hours to 48 per week for a six-week period (3-1)
• Approved monthly budget report (Unanimous)
• Approved Library Gift Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 from Morgan Trust-Gift Fund for books, DVDs, and digital items (Unanimous)
• Approved April 25, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

This meeting consists of procedural and administrative items for the commission. The agenda includes approving previous minutes and the May Treasurer's Report, with no requests submitted by the City or County.

• Approval of April 17, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of May Treasurer's Report

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the April 17 minutes, and the May Treasurer’s Report. No new projects, requests, or policy changes were proposed or decided. The meeting was procedural, focusing on financial reporting and administrative approvals.

• Agenda approved as posted (unanimous)
• April 17, 2024 minutes approved as submitted (unanimous)
• May Treasurer’s Report approved as submitted (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission will conduct routine business at its May 15, 2024 meeting in Fallon. The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate, focusing on approving April minutes and reviewing monthly department reports. Commissioners will also vote to move the July meeting to July 2, 2024, due to the Independence Day holiday, and set the next regular session for June 6.

• Approve minutes from the April 4, 2024 meeting
• Review monthly highway department report and update
• Reschedule July Highway Commission meeting to July 2, 2024
• Set next regular meeting for June 6, 2024

The Churchill County Highway Commission approved a change to its regular July meeting date, moving it from July 4 to July 3, 2024, due to the Independence Day holiday. The commission also unanimously approved the current agenda and the minutes from the previous April 4 meeting. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Agenda approved as posted (unanimous)
• April 4, 2024 minutes approved (unanimous)
• July 4 meeting rescheduled to July 3, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several items, including the sale of property at 405 S. Harmon Road and an agreement with the Central Nevada Health District. The agenda also includes updates to county hiring policies and a new ordinance regarding dogs at large. Additionally, the board will present the 2024 Jim Regan Memorial Scholarships.

• Proposed sale of 405 S. Harmon Road for $60,000
• Interlocal Agreement with Central Nevada Health District ($81,698 to $103,838)
• Ordinance 114 regarding Sheriff's authority to release dogs at large
• Child Support Hearing Master Budget for FY 2025 and 2026
• Presentation of the 2024 Jim Regan Memorial Scholarships

The Board unanimously approved the sale of a 30-acre county-owned parcel at 405 S. Harmon Road to a holding company for Hat Creek Construction for $60,000 to support economic development. The board also adopted an ordinance allowing the Sheriff to release captured dogs to owners instead of transporting them to the shelter, and approved a two-year interlocal agreement with the Central Nevada Health District totaling $185,536.

• Approved sale of 405 S. Harmon Road (30 acres) to Hat Creek Construction for $60,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 114 allowing Sheriff to release dogs at large to owners (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Central Nevada Health District for $185,536 over two years (unanimous)
• Approved Child Support Hearing Master budget of $14,092.34 per year for FY2025-2026 (unanimous)
• Struck $6,095.24 in uncollectible property taxes from tax rolls (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Attrition and Hiring Delay Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Jeff Cruess for County Surveyor services (unanimous)
• Approved County Manager Jim Barbee’s performance evaluation with no step increase (unanimous)

General

The Library Board of Trustees will conduct a performance evaluation of Library Director C.L. Quillen. The meeting also includes discussions regarding library staffing levels and potential changes to operating hours.

• Performance evaluation of Library Director C.L. Quillen, including possible merit increase from Grade 72 Step 1 to Step 2 or termination
• Update on filled and unfilled library employee positions and recruitment approval
• Review of library schedule and hours with possible modifications

The Board voted unanimously to remove the Library Director's performance evaluation and potential administrative action from the meeting agenda, rescheduling it for May 16. Members discussed critical staffing shortages and potential temporary reductions in library hours, but no final decision on the schedule was made.

• Removed Item 7-A (Director evaluation and potential administrative action) from agenda (Unanimous)
• Authorized recruitment for one vacated Librarian position

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will consider a $1,351,059.00 subaward to improve data collection and reporting of test results. The board will also review an interlocal agreement with Churchill County for health and administrative services.

• $1,351,059.00 subaward for data collection and test result reporting
• Interlocal Agreement with Churchill County for health and administrative services
• Approval of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Health Officer Report

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will consider several new use permits, including an expansion to a battery testing facility and a multi-tenant business complex. The meeting also includes reviews for land division into farming parcels and residential temporary use permits.

• Expansion of explosion combustion testing facility at 7162 California Street
• Division of 142.04 acres into two farming parcels at 8705 Schurz Highway
• Special use permit for a multi-tenant business complex at 5070 Reno Highway
• Martial arts training facility application at 5070 Reno Highway
• Temporary use permit for home renovation at 7730 Curry Road

The Commission approved a special use permit for a home-based earthwork business and recommended a land division for two large farming parcels. It also granted a setback variance for a long-standing playhouse and approved several temporary use permits for home construction.

• Approved special use permit for Deadeye Dirtworks LLC home business (4-0)
• Recommended approval of land division for APN 006-092-13 into 2 parcels (4-0)
• Approved 1-foot side setback variance for playhouse at 5586 Rivers Edge Drive (4-0)
• Approved temporary use permit for home reconstruction at 7730 Curry Road (4-0)
• Approved temporary use permit renewal for Robert Daly (4-0)
• Approved temporary use permit renewal for Justin Erickson (4-0)
• Terminated 4 temporary/special use permits via consent agenda (4-0)
• Postponed special use permits for 5070 Reno Highway and 7162 California Street

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Churchill County Park and Recreation Commission will meet to approve the current agenda and minutes from February 6, 2024. The commission will also consider technology upgrades for the Rafter 3C Arena under the Residential Construction Tax item.

• Technology upgrades to the Rafter 3C Arena via Residential Construction Tax
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 6, 2024
• Director's report on departmental and event updates

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved technology upgrades for the Rafter 3C Arena, estimated at $6,000, to address Wi-Fi capacity issues. The funding will come from the Residential Construction Tax Fund. The commission also approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and set the next meeting date for August 6, 2024.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 2, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Residential Construction Tax technology upgrades for Rafter 3C Arena, estimated $6,000 (unanimous)
• Set next meeting date for August 6, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a zone change for property on Reno Highway and an ordinance regarding the Sheriff releasing dogs at large. The agenda also includes reviewing grant amendments and a $250,000 transfer to the Road Department.

• Zone change from C-1 to C-2 for 4250 Reno Highway
• $80,579.98 furniture purchase for the Public Defender's Office
• Ordinance 114 regarding the Sheriff releasing dogs at large
• $250,000 fund transfer to the County Road Department
• Abandonment of road easements by NV Energy north of I-80

The Board unanimously approved the abandonment of specific road easements for NV Energy's solar project, provided replacement roads are built to county standards. They also approved a zoning change for Marshall’s Septic Care, funding for the Fallon Animal Welfare Group, and several social service grants. A proposed ordinance allowing the Sheriff to return dogs to owners was set for a public hearing.

• Approved NV Energy road easement abandonments for solar project (unanimous)
• Denied abandonment of Road (4) on APN 004-351-15 (unanimous)
• Approved zone change from C-1 to C-2 for Marshall’s Septic Care (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 grant to Fallon Animal Welfare Group (unanimous)
• Approved $80,579.98 purchase for Public Defender office furniture (unanimous)
• Approved Churchill County Indigent Defense Plan for FY24-25 (unanimous)
• Approved opioid assessment report by Winged Wolf Innovations (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance 114 on dogs at large for May 15, 2024 (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will meet to consider approval of the 2024–2025 operating budget for telephone, long-distance, broadband, and outside-county service funds. The board will also vote on quarterly account write-offs totaling $14,485.62 for fiscal year 2023/2024. These items determine how the county utility allocates revenue for local communications services and manages unpaid customer balances.

• Consideration of FY 2023/2024 1st Quarter write-offs ($5,366.24)
• Consideration of FY 2023/2024 2nd Quarter write-offs ($9,119.38)
• Approval of the 2024–2025 budget for Telephone, Long-Distance, Broadband, and CAP funds

The board approved the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget for its telephone, long-distance, broadband, and outside servicing funds. Additionally, the board authorized write-offs for the first and second quarters of the 2023-2024 fiscal year. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $5,366.24 in 1st quarter write-offs (3-0)
• Approved $9,119.38 in 2nd quarter write-offs (3-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 budget for multiple funds (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider several regulatory updates and appointments. Discussion items include black bear and big game quotas for the 2024-2025 seasons and a proposed fishing closure at Smith Creek Reservoir.

• Black Bear Quotas and Harvest Limits for 2024
• Big Game Quotas for the 2024-2025 Season
• Predation Management Plan for Fiscal Year 2025
• Proposed fishing closure of Smith Creek Reservoir
• Desert Bighorn Sheep Translocation request from Utah

The board unanimously opposed a proposed rule limiting big game tag draws to once per lifetime and unanimously opposed closing Smith Creek Reservoir to fishing. They approved the 2025 Predation Management Plan but declined Project 41 (raven study) pending more information. The board also approved 2024-2025 big game quotas for antelope, elk, sheep, goats, mule deer, and moose, and approved a travel budget.

• Approved Heritage Account Principal Project for 1,720-acre acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 12 on habitat fees (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 Predation Management Plan, except Project 41 declined pending info (unanimous)
• Approved Regulation 518 for shed hunting, removed skull collection language (unanimous)
• Opposed Regulation 519 once-in-lifetime waiting periods for sheep/goats (unanimous)
• Requested more info on Regulation 522 e-tag validation code requirements (unanimous)
• Approved Regulation 520 tag deferral revisions (unanimous)
• Opposed closure of Smith Creek Reservoir to fishing (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review potential amendments to the Churchill County Code. Discussions include updates to rules for temporary use permits, storage container limits, landscaping, and outside storage. The commission will also discuss strategies regarding Reno Highway zoning changes.

• Review of potential amendments to Temporary Use Permits
• Review of potential amendments to Storage Container Limits
• Review of potential amendments to Landscaping Requirements
• Review of potential amendments to Outside Storage Requirements
• Prioritization of Reno Highway zoning changes

The Planning Commission met for a workshop to discuss potential amendments to the Churchill County Code. Because a quorum was not present, no official actions were taken, and the meeting served as a discussion for informational purposes only.

• No substantive decisions were made due to lack of quorum

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will conduct a budget workshop for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The meeting includes a presentation regarding the upcoming budget.

• Presentation of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop
• Approval of the agenda

The CC Communications Management Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. General Manager Mark Feest presented the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop, which was recorded as informational only with no action taken. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned without further substantive decisions.

• Agenda approved as submitted (unanimous vote)
• 2024-2025 Budget Workshop presented (informational only, no action taken)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the monthly budget report and the Library Gift Fund. Members discussed potential costs for replacing the library gate counter and updates on hiring for several staff positions.

• Approval of monthly budget report
• Approval of Library Gift Fund
• Potential $7,000 to $8,000 cost for gate counter replacement
• FY25 budget includes a $2,000 cut for marketing
• $50 tickets for the April 6 Roaring Twenties event

The Library Board of Trustees approved the monthly budget report and tabled the approval of the Library Director's annual evaluation report due to significant concerns raised by trustees regarding staff culture and performance. The board also tabled the approval of the Library Gift Fund because the report was missing from the meeting packet. Discussions covered a required 10% budget cut, potential reductions in library hours due to staffing shortages, and the resignation of two library staff members.

• Approved agenda as presented (all in favor)
• Adopted March 28, 2024 minutes (2 abstentions, others in favor)
• Approved monthly budget report (all in favor)
• Tabled approval of Library Gift Fund (all in favor)
• Tabled approval of Library Director's annual evaluation to special meeting on May 9, 2024 (all in favor)

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will consider several items regarding the William N. Pennington Life Center. The meeting includes discussions on a $160,000 investment maturing in July 2024 and the purchase of silverware.

• Decision on $160,000 CD investment maturing in July 2024
• Purchase of silverware for the William N. Pennington Life Center
• Authorization of Corine Barrenchea as a third signer for checking and savings accounts
• Presentation of financial reports for the period ending February 2024
• Discussion of ideas to assist senior citizens

The board approved rolling over a $160,000 investment into another 6-month CD upon its July maturity. They also designated Corine Barrenchea as a third signer for the organization's bank accounts. Discussions regarding senior assistance ideas and silverware purchases were tabled.

• Approved rolling $160,000 into another 6-month CD upon maturity (unanimous)
• Approved adding Corine Barrenchea as a third signer for checking and savings accounts (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for the period ending February 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved January 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on ideas to assist senior citizens
• Tabled purchase of silverware for William N. Pennington Life Center

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 8, which would prohibit the transmission of false fire alarms and set a related fee via Resolution 8-2024. The meeting also includes several committee reappointments and reviews of departmental revenue reports.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 8 to prohibit false fire alarm transmissions
• Adoption of Resolution 8-2024 setting a fee for false fire alarms
• Reappointments to the Library Board of Trustees and Wildlife Advisory Board
• Building Department March 2024 revenue report totaling $46,209.91
• Public Works, Planning & Zoning February 2024 revenue of $21,747.78

The Board unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting the transmission of false fire alarms and adopted a resolution setting graduated fines for violations. The board also reappointed members to the TDR Review Committee, Library Board, and Wildlife Advisory Board. A Bureau of Land Management update was presented for information only, and a consent agenda covering various departmental revenue reports was approved.

• Approved Bill 2024-A, Ordinance 8 prohibiting false fire alarms (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 8-2024 setting false alarm fines: warning, then $100, $250, $500 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ernie Schank to TDR Sending Site Review Committee through 2027 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Tara Price-Gritzmacher and Ashlee McGarity to Library Board through 2028 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Peggy Hughes and Andrew Howells to Wildlife Advisory Board through 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including March revenue reports and fund balances (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and March 28 budget workshop minutes (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will consider funding for local infrastructure. The agenda includes a $250,000 fund transfer to the Road Department and an additional $250,000 in project funding approval.

• Transfer of $250,000 to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2024 projects
• Approval of $250,000 for FY 2024 road and bridge projects
• Approval of April Treasurer's Report

The Commission approved a $250,000 fund transfer for third-quarter road projects and encumbered another $250,000 for fourth-quarter projects. Funding for both actions is split equally between the Regional Transportation Fund 280 and Public Transit Fund 395.

• Approved $250,000 transfer for FY 2024 3rd quarter road and bridge projects (Unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 funding and encumbrance for FY 2024 4th quarter road and bridge projects (Unanimous)
• Approved April Treasurer's report as a draft (Unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (Unanimous)

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee will discuss upcoming insurance open enrollment dates and review monthly status reports. The committee also plans to approve the agenda and minutes from the March 12, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion regarding insurance open enrollment dates
• Review of monthly status reports
• Approval of March 12, 2024, meeting minutes

The committee approved the agenda and minutes from the March 12, 2024, meeting. Members also reviewed monthly status reports regarding insurance claims and discussed upcoming open enrollment dates for May.

• Approved April 16, 2024, meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 12, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 21, 2024

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will review and potentially approve two subawards totaling $24,591 to fund local tuberculosis control and vaccine outreach programs. The board will also hear informational presentations on upcoming public health infrastructure and community needs assessments. These items address disease prevention and healthcare access for residents within the district.

• Approval of a $5,000 subaward for M. tuberculosis prevention and control activities through Dec. 31, 2024
• Approval of a $19,591 subaward for vaccine storage site visits and outreach to under- and uninsured residents through Dec. 31, 2024
• Review of March 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on the Foundational Public Health Services infrastructure assessment by NACO
• Presentation on a community health needs assessment by UNR School of Medicine

Cemetery Board

The Churchill County Cemetery Board will meet to conduct the election of board officers. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from September 2022 and March 2023.

• Election of Cemetery Board officers
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 29, 2022
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 30, 2023

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several new business applications, including a rail-based service expansion at Inland Port Drive. Other items include requests for zone changes, variances, and the termination of temporary use permits.

• Expansion of Western Nevada Transload site to include large buildings and storage (17127 Inland Port Drive)
• Variance request to stack shipping containers three units high at 17127 Inland Port Drive
• Zone change from C-1 to C-2 for 4250 Reno Highway
• Special use permit for a multi-tenant facility at 5070 Reno Highway
• Variance request to allow a used trailer as an accessory dwelling unit at 3300 Sheckler Road

The Commission approved a special use permit and container variance for the Western Nevada Transload rail facility. It also recommended the abandonment of several road easements for a solar project and approved a zoning change for a septic business.

• Approved one-year temporary use permit renewal for 1015 Dean Lane (4-0)
• Approved variance for used 2017 manufactured home at 3300 Sheckler Road (4-0)
• Recommended C-1 to C-2 zone change for 4250 Reno Highway (4-0)
• Recommended abandonment of 7 road easements and denial of 1 for NV Energy (4-0)
• Approved limited rail-based services improvements for Western Nevada Transload (4-0)
• Approved variance for 3-high container stacking at Western Nevada Transload (3-1)
• Terminated four temporary use permits via consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will consider possible action regarding technology upgrades to the Rafter 3C Arena via the Residential Construction Tax. The agenda also includes approval of February 6, 2024 meeting minutes and departmental reports.

• Technology upgrades to the Rafter 3C Arena via Residential Construction Tax
• Approval of February 6, 2024, meeting minutes
• Director's report on events and department updates

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will review its March minutes and approve the agenda. Members will consider a $5,866.80 fourth-quarter debt write-off for fiscal year 2022/2023. The board will also discuss new procedures for notifying residents about internet or phone outages to improve service transparency, and review a collective bargaining agreement with the Communications Workers of America that affects staff management. A closed session is scheduled to discuss labor negotiations.

• $5,866.80 fourth-quarter write-off for FY 2022/2023
• New notification procedures for internet and phone outages
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Communications Workers of America (CWA)
• Closed session on labor negotiations under N.R.S. 288.220

The CC Communications management board approved a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Communications Workers of America after meeting in closed session on labor negotiations. The board also approved $5,866.80 in 4th Quarter FY 2022/2023 write-offs and approved the agenda and minutes of the March 7, 2024 regular and closed sessions. A discussion on improving customer notification during internet and phone outages was informational only, with no formal motion made.

• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with Communications Workers of America (CWA) (unanimous)
• Approved CC Communications 4th Quarter Write Offs for FY 2022/2023 in the amount of $5,866.80 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 7, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved closed session minutes of March 7, 2024 (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to discuss labor negotiations (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The meeting agenda for the Churchill County Highway Commissioners contains primarily procedural items. The board will consider approving minutes from March 7, 2024, and may change the date of the May 2, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of March 7, 2024, meeting minutes
• Potential change to the May 2, 2024, meeting date and time
• Monthly departmental report

The Churchill County Highway Commission approved the current agenda and the minutes from the March 7, 2024 meeting by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously agreed to reschedule its next regular meeting from May 2 to May 15, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. due to a staff scheduling conflict. No new business, public comments, or substantive policy decisions were recorded.

• Agenda approved as posted (unanimous)
• Minutes from March 7, 2024 meeting approved (unanimous)
• Next regular meeting rescheduled from May 2 to May 15, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a $1,743,500 agreement to support property rehabilitation through the Home Means Nevada Initiative. They will also review comments regarding federal environmental impact statements for power lines and solar energy development. Additionally, the board may act on an $889,000 contract for water treatment plant engineering.

• $1,743,500 agreement for Home Means Nevada Initiative property rehabilitation
• $889,000 contract with Shaw Engineering for Central Zone Water Treatment Plant design
• Ordinance 8 to prohibit the transmission of false fire alarms
• Increase in Division of Public and Behavioral Health funding to $715,634
• $18,000 special assessment for the Carson Desert Groundwater Basin

The Board approved an $889,000 contract with Shaw Engineering for Phase 1 design of the Central Zone Water Treatment Plant and a revised $1,743,500 agreement for the New Pass House and Day Center. They also authorized a comment letter to the BLM regarding the Greenlink North power line and set a public hearing for a new ordinance on false fire alarms.

• Approved $889,000 agreement with Shaw Engineering for water treatment plant Phase 1 design (unanimous)
• Approved revised $1,743,500 agreement for New Pass House and Day Center (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 funding for Fallon Armed Forces Day event (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 agreement for Medicaid technical assistance project (unanimous)
• Approved increased $715,634 grant for Rural Public Health Laboratory (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 special assessment for Carson Desert Groundwater Basin (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jessica Rowe to Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for April 17 on false fire alarm ordinance (unanimous)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a presentation and discussion regarding the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The session includes reviewing changes to departmental budget requests made since February 22, 2024. The Board may provide direction to the Comptroller during this meeting.

• Presentation and discussion on the FY 2024-2025 tentative budget
• Review of changes to departmental budget requests since February 22, 2024

The Board of Churchill County Commissioners unanimously approved the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The approval follows a presentation by Comptroller Sherry Wideman detailing necessary reductions, including a 10% cut to remaining FY24 services and supplies and a 15% cut to FY25 budgets. The board directed the Comptroller to submit this budget to the Department of Taxation as required by statute.

• Agenda approved as revised (unanimous)
• Tentative Budget for FY2024-2025 approved (unanimous)
• Comptroller directed to submit budget to Department of Taxation

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees met to approve the monthly budget report and the Library Gift Fund. Director Quillen reported on increasing physical circulation and the transition to Google email services. The board also noted ongoing searches for a Library Trustee and an Adult Service Librarian.

• Approval of monthly budget report
• Approval of Library Gift Fund
• Reopening of Library Trustee position search until March 11
• Reopening of Adult Service Librarian position search
• $10,000 deposit for Overdrive content purchases

Liquor Board

The Churchill County Liquor Board will meet on March 20, 2024, to review several administrative items. The board will consider approving an annual liquor license for Cori Nowalk Egger of Fallon Catering, LLC. The meeting also includes the adoption of the current agenda and minutes from the December 7, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of a regular Annual Liquor License for Cori Nowalk Egger, Fallon Catering, LLC
• Review and adoption of the March 20, 2024, agenda
• Review and adoption of minutes from the December 7, 2023, meeting

The Liquor Board approved a regular annual liquor license for Cori Nowalk Egger of Fallon Catering, LLC following an investigation by the Sheriff. The board also approved the minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting.

• Approved regular Annual Liquor License for Cori Nowalk Egger, Fallon Catering, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 7, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will review several financial approvals and policy updates at its March 20 meeting. Key discussions include a $3.46 million report on American Rescue Plan Act funds, health insurance renewal costs for county staff, and a public hearing on changes to employee annual leave accrual rules. The board will also consider rezoning requests, multiple security and technology contracts, and the purchase of property in Fallon for a new housing and day center. These decisions affect local service funding, employee benefits, land use regulations, and community facility expansion.

• Zone Change application for ~34 acres off Gummow Drive from E-1 to R-2 zoning
• Real Estate Purchase Agreement for $775,000 at 280–292 Quail Way for the New Pass House and Day Center
• Public Hearing on Bill 2024-B/Ordinance 7 amending county code rules for employee annual leave accrual
• Contracts with PacStates ($48,583.93 and $37,870.01) and TID Systems ($25,280) for security and cabling at Fallon facilities
• Reporting and use of Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency Funds (ARPA) valued at $3,464,223.86

The Board approved the purchase of properties on Quail Way for a homeless transitional house and day center using state grant funds. Other key actions included approving a zoning change for apartments on Gummow Drive and declaring a nuisance at a property on Fulkerson Road.

• Approved $775,000 purchase of 280, 282, 290, and 292 Quail Way for homeless services
• Approved zone change from E-1 to R-2 for 13 acres off Gummow Drive
• Approved $212,442.22 for Verkada security equipment and 10-year licenses
• Adopted Resolution 6-2024 declaring a nuisance at 11800 Fulkerson Road
• Approved $205,208.36 for countywide network switch replacement and new installs
• Approved health insurance renewal with 9.89% medical and 5% dental increases
• Approved $5,000 funding for Churchill County Junior Livestock Show and Sale
• Approved $111,753.94 in combined contracts with PacStates for 270 S. Maine St.

Regional Transportation Commission

This meeting consists of routine procedural matters for the Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission. The agenda includes approving previous meeting minutes and the March Treasurer's report. No specific city or county requests were submitted for this session.

• Approval of February 21, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of March Treasurer's Report

The Commission approved the March Treasurer’s Report with a specific exception regarding the quarter-cent sales tax fund. Comptroller Sherry Wideman reported that the city has been receiving 23% of this tax since December 2016, instead of the 19% specified in a 1986 ordinance. County Manager Jim Barbee moved to record the fund balances as if the correct 19% rate had been applied, delaying any final adjustment until the city and county staff can reconcile the figures at the next meeting in April. The motion passed unanimously.

• Agenda approved as posted (unanimous)
• February 21, 2024 minutes approved (unanimous)
• March Treasurer’s Report approved with exception for 1/4 cent fund adjustments (unanimous)
• Quarter-cent sales tax fund balances recorded at 19% rate pending further review
• City and county staff to meet within 30 days to address overpayment issue

General

The committee will consider approval for the FY25 United We Stand and SERC OPTE grant applications. Members will also receive updates on the county hazard mitigation plan and US Navy exercise participation.

• Review of FY25 United We Stand (UWS) Grant Application
• Review of FY25 SERC OPTE application
• Update on Churchill County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Update on US Navy Exercise Citadel Shield
• Update on Central Nevada Health District

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will consider a $333,333 subaward to identify public health service gaps and increase partnerships. The meeting also includes reviews of professional contracts for phlebotomy and vaccine-related services. Additionally, the Board will consider annual base rate, per person capita, and contingency fees for fiscal year 2025.

• $333,333 subaward from Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
• Professional health services contract with David Evans at $200 per day
• Phlebotomy services contract with Janelle Wood at $175 per day
• FY2025 annual base rate fee of $100,000 for each member
• New annual per person capita and contingency fees for district members

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several existing permits and consider new land use applications. Key items include a variance for shipping container storage and potential rezoning of lands along the Reno Highway. The commission will also act to terminate several no longer needed permits.

• Variance application for up to 100 stacked shipping containers on Reno Highway
• Special use permit for a waste collection business at 4250 Reno Highway
• Discussion regarding rezoning lands along the Reno Highway
• Temporary use permit for caretaker quarters at 5200 Hettinger Place
• Review of special use permit for alcohol processing at 2030 Reno Highway

The commission approved a temporary use permit for a caretaker's residence and special use permits for waste collection and container storage expansions. Several existing permits were reviewed, with some concluded and others extended for further compliance. The board also directed staff to begin a segmented rezoning process along Reno Highway.

• Approved temporary use permit for caretaker quarters at 5200 Hettinger Place (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for Marshall's Septic Care expansion at 4250 Reno Highway (6-0)
• Approved variance for 92 shipping containers and stacking at 7300, 7450, and 7490 Reno Highway (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for Out West Buildings storage expansion (5-0)
• Concluded special use permit review for Paula Gilmore at 4175 Reno Highway (6-0)
• Extended special use permit review for Paul & Tiffany Picotte at 2030 Reno Highway for 6 months (5-0)
• Extended special use permit review for Castelion northeast of Hazen for 6 months (6-0)
• Tabled temporary use permit renewal for Gary Sinclair at 1015 Dean Lane for 30 days (6-0)

Insurance Advisory Committee

The committee will consider action regarding the 2024-2025 insurance renewals and review monthly status reports. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the February 20, 2024, meeting.

• Consideration of 2024-2025 insurance renewals
• Approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of monthly status reports

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee voted unanimously to accept Cigna's medical renewal proposal with a 9.89% increase, and separately accepted Cigna's dental proposal with a 5% increase expiring 7/1/26. The committee also approved the agenda and the minutes of the February 20, 2024 meeting. Tim Holland reported the February 2024 paid/loss ratio was 114% and that four new large claims brought claims exceeding report to $866,939.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 20, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Cigna medical renewal proposal with 9.89% increase (unanimous)
• Accepted Cigna dental proposal with 5% increase, expiring 7/1/26 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for 1:30 p.m. April 16, 2024 in room 102, Churchill County Administration Building

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will consider a service provider agreement and MOU between CC Communications and Storey County. The board will also discuss participation in a USDA-funded broadband feasibility study for Lyon, Mineral, and Nye Counties. Additionally, the meeting includes an overview of network upgrades and updates on NTIA grants.

• Service provider agreement and MOU between CC Communications and Storey County
• Pole Right Transfer Agreement with Comstock Community Television
• Participation in USDA-funded broadband feasibility study for Lyon, Mineral, and Nye Counties
• Overview of network upgrades regarding switch and transport gear
• Update to NTIA grants

The CC Communications management board approved a service provider agreement and MOU with Storey County to deploy a Fiber to the Home network in Virginia City and Gold Hill, with Storey County providing $1.5 million from Tesla taxes toward construction. The board also approved a Pole Right Transfer Agreement with Comstock Community Television and agreed to participate in a no-cost USDA-funded broadband feasibility study covering Lyon, Mineral, and Nye Counties. All votes were unanimous. A network upgrade update was given as informational only, with no action taken.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 1, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved service provider agreement and MOU with Storey County for fiber deployment in Virginia City and Gold Hill; Storey County to provide $1.5 million (unanimous)
• Approved Pole Right Transfer Agreement between CC Communications and Comstock Community Television, with no compensation paid (unanimous)
• Approved participation in USDA-funded broadband feasibility study for Lyon, Mineral, and Nye Counties at no cost to CC Communications (unanimous)

Highway Commission

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of the agenda and February 21, 2024, meeting minutes. The commission will also receive departmental reports and updates.

• Approval of February 21, 2024, meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report
• Departmental update

The Highway Commission met on March 7, 2024. The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 21, 2024, regular meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will consider several zoning changes, including a request to rezone properties at Carson Highway and Beasley Drive to Industrial. The agenda also includes the transition of the local public health lab to a county-run facility and various groundwater basin assessments.

• Rezoning properties at Carson Highway and Beasley Drive from C-1 to Industrial
• Transitioning the State Public Health Lab to a County Public Health Lab
• Special assessments for Lovelock Valley, Dixie Valley, and Brady's Hot Springs groundwater basins
• Purchase agreement for property at 245 Miners Road for $265,000
• Contract with Turning Point Incorporated for $27,640 for a behavioral health plan

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners approved a zone change for four parcels at the intersection of Carson Highway and Beasley Drive from C-1 to Industrial, plus the adjacent U.S. 50 right-of-way to Industrial and a Hines-owned parcel to C-2. The board also denied an application to abandon a road easement on Bebe Ann Way, approved a reversion to acreage and abandonment of rights-of-way in the Hazen Townsite, and approved parcel maps creating 7 lots on Desert Hills Loop. Several agreements and resolutions related to the county's public health lab transition, groundwater basin assessments, and a property purchase at 245 Miners Road were also approved.

• Denied abandonment of Bebe Ann Way road easement and parallel easements through Parcel 10 (majority vote, Chairman Getto opposed)
• Approved zone change for APNs 007-171-52, -53, -54, -79 from C-1 to Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved zone change for adjacent U.S. 50 right-of-way from C-1 to Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved zone change for APN 007-171-56 (Hines) from C-1 to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved Reversion to Acreage for Allen Hughes and others in Hazen Townsite (unanimous)
• Approved abandonment of county road rights-of-way (Utah Street, Tahoe Avenue, alley) in Hazen Townsite (unanimous)
• Approved 2 parcel maps for NEV DEV LLC creating 7 lots on Desert Hills Loop (unanimous)
• Approved transition of State Public Health Lab to Churchill County Rural Public Health Laboratory (unanimous)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider several regulatory updates for the 2024-2025 season. This includes reviewing big game seasons, migratory bird bag limits, and tag transfer regulations. The board will also review a petition concerning wildlife killing contests.

• Petition by Rebecca Goff regarding wildlife killing contests in NAC Chapter 503
• Updates to migratory game bird seasons and bag limits
• Amendments to big game seasons for 2024-2025
• Revisions to tag deferral and junior tag transfer regulations

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife approved several hunting regulation updates, including junior tag transfers and tag deferral clarifications. The board also rejected a petition regarding wildlife killing contests and accepted a letter concerning wild horse management.

• Accepted wild horse and burro management letter (Unanimous)
• Rejected petition to regulate wildlife killing contests (Unanimous)
• Approved Commission General Regulation 520 on tag deferral circumstances (Unanimous)
• Approved Commission General Regulation 521 for junior tag transfers (Unanimous)
• Approved Commission General Regulation 511 on Wildlife Management Area designations (Unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 24-10 for 2024-2025 migratory game bird seasons (Unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 23-04 Amendment 3 for 2024-2025 big game seasons (Unanimous)
• Approved January 24, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet to approve meeting minutes and the current agenda. The board will also consider a case involving an appeal of the FY232-24 unsecured roll by Amentum, formerly known as DynCorp International, LLC. This matter has reached a stipulated resolution between the parties.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February 22, 2023, and January 26, 2024
• Appeal of FY232-24 unsecured roll by Amentum (formerly DynCorp International, LLC)

The Churchill County Board of Equalization approved a stipulated agreement in the tax appeal of Amentum (aka DynCorp International, LLC), Case No. 02-2024, covering its unsecured property at NAS Fallon for tax year 2023-2024. The board accepted the amended values, setting a total taxable value of $2,546,702 and a total assessed value of $889,556, and authorized the Clerk/Treasurer to refund the taxpayer $4,263.82 for FY23-24. The board also approved its agenda and the minutes of the February 22, 2023 meeting and the January 26, 2024 training workshop. No public comment was offered.

• Approved the agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the February 22, 2023 meeting as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the January 26, 2024 training workshop as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted Exhibits A-E into evidence in Case No. 02-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved stipulated values for Amentum: total taxable value $2,546,702 and total assessed value $889,556 (unanimous)
• Authorized Clerk/Treasurer to refund Amentum $4,263.82 for FY23-24 (unanimous)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will host several departmental budget hearings for informational purposes. No official action will be taken during these presentations. The sessions include reviews for various departments, such as the Sheriff's Office and Fire Department.

• Departmental budget hearings (informational only)
• Sheriff's Office budget presentation
• Fire Department budget presentation
• Public Works, Planning & Zoning budget presentation

The board conducted a series of departmental budget presentations for informational purposes. No substantive actions were taken on the budgets presented.

• Approved the meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a major contract for the Public Defender's Office Tenant Improvement Project. The meeting also includes reviews of community funding requests and service agreements for county equipment maintenance. Additionally, the board will receive various departmental revenue reports.

• $595,260.00 award to Miles Construction for Public Defender's Office improvements
• $16,125.00 service agreement with Cashman Equipment for generator maintenance
• $3,000 community support funding for the Lahontan Valley Claybreakers
• $5,000 donation from Rotary Club of Fallon for Cottage Schools shade structure
• Notice to locate secondary water treatment plant in a 100-year floodplain

The Board approved a $595,260 contract with Miles Construction for tenant improvements to the Public Defender's Office at 101 N. Maine, funded by the Building Reserve Fund. Commissioners also accepted a $5,000 Rotary Club donation for a shade structure at the Cottage Schools, approved $3,000 for the Lahontan Valley Claybreakers, a $16,125 generator maintenance agreement with Cashman Equipment, and an amended Western Nevada College lease tied to a $2.3 million federal nursing grant. A BLM update on Carson City District projects was informational only, with no action taken.

• Approved Notice of Award to Miles Construction for Public Defender's Office tenant improvements, $595,260 (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 Rotary Club of Fallon donation for shade structure at Cottage Schools (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 community support funding for Lahontan Valley Claybreakers (unanimous)
• Approved $16,125 Cashman Equipment generator maintenance agreement, split between Public Works and Facilities & Grounds (unanimous)
• Approved publishing legal notice for final public comment on secondary water treatment plant in 100-year floodplain (unanimous)
• Approved amended lease with Nevada System of Higher Education for Western Nevada College HRSA grant (unanimous)
• Relieved Schroeder Law Offices as counsel in United States v. TCID; District Attorney's Office to monitor (unanimous)
• Approved advanced step placement of Kim Cecil as Dispatcher at Step 13, Grade D44, $30.79/hour (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The meeting consists of routine procedural items for the Highway Commission. The agenda includes approving minutes from the January 4, 2024, meeting and reviewing monthly department reports.

• Approval of January 4, 2024, meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report and update

The Highway Commission held a regular meeting on February 21, 2024. The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 4, 2024, meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved January 4, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission will consider approving road mileage totals for the City of Fallon and Churchill County for submittal to the Nevada Department of Transportation. The meeting also includes approval of the February Treasurer's Report and minutes from the January 17, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of 57.139 centerline miles of public road and motor fuel tax mileage for the City of Fallon
• Approval of 557.12 centerline miles of public road mileage for Churchill County
• Approval of 446.10 centerline miles of motor fuel tax mileage for Churchill County
• Approval of February Treasurer's Report

The Commission approved the February Treasurer's report and certified road mileage figures for the City of Fallon and Churchill County. These figures will be submitted to the Nevada Department of Transportation to determine gas tax apportionment.

• Approved February Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved City of Fallon public road and motor fuel tax mileage as 57.139 centerline miles (unanimous)
• Approved Churchill County public road mileage as 557.12 centerline miles and motor fuel tax mileage as 446.10 centerline miles (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee will review monthly status reports and consider possible action regarding insurance renewals for the 2024-2025 period. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the January 16, 2024, meeting.

• Consideration and possible action regarding 2024-2025 insurance renewals to LP Insurance
• Approval of January 16, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of monthly status reports

The Insurance Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The committee directed LP Insurance to obtain a renewal quote from Cigna before deciding whether to seek other market options.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed Tim Holland of LP Insurance to obtain a renewal quote from Cigna (unanimous)

General

This special meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on the official canvass of the 2024 Churchill County Official Presidential Preference Primary held on February 6, 2024. The Board will consider and possibly take action to approve the results of this election. No other substantive business items, such as contracts or ordinances, are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the canvass for the 2024 Churchill County Official Presidential Preference Primary held on February 6, 2024

The Board of County Commissioners met for a special meeting to certify election results. The board unanimously accepted the canvass of votes from the February 6, 2024, Presidential Preference Primary.

• Approved the meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Accepted the Canvass of the Votes of the Official Churchill County Presidential Preference Primary held on February 6, 2024 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use applications, including zone changes, variances, and easement abandonments. The meeting also includes the election of new officers and a review of the current Master Plan.

• Six-month extension request for special use permit at 620 S Crook Road
• Review of temporary use permit for property at 2400 Lucas Road
• Road easement abandonment application for 4572 Bebe Ann Way
• Zone change from E-1 to R-2 for property off Gummow Drive
• Side setback variance for 1405 Soda Lake Road

The Churchill County Planning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners deny a request by Ralph & Deborah Mills to abandon a 60-foot road easement and parallel easements at the end of Bebe Ann Way (APN 006-231-69). The commission also voted 3-2 to recommend approval of a zone change from E-1 to R-2 for about 13 acres off Gummow Drive filed by Hooper Management Family LLLP and Sharyl Bancroft Trust, and unanimously approved a three-month extension for a C & L Auto special use permit at 620 S Crook Road. All recommendations go to the Board of County Commissioners on March 7, 2024, which makes the final decisions.

• Recommended denial of Bebe Ann Way road easement abandonment (3-2; Blakey, Goings, Picotte in favor of denial; Bunyard, Nelson opposed)
• Recommended approval of E-1 to R-2 zone change off Gummow Drive, about 13 acres (3-2; Blakey, Bunyard, Picotte in favor; Nelson, Goings opposed)
• Approved 3-month extension of C & L Auto special use permit at 620 S Crook Road (5-0)
• Extended Murray temporary use permit at 2400 Lucas Road to coincide with building permit expiring September 2024 (5-0)
• Approved side setback variance from 25' to 20' for replacement home at 1405 Soda Lake Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of C-1 to Industrial zone change at Carson Highway and Beasley Drive, plus adjacent US 50 right-of-way to Industrial and APN 007-171-56 to C-2 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Hazen Townsite reversion to acreage and abandonment of portions of Utah Street, Tahoe Avenue, and an alley in Block 52 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of two parcel maps creating 7 lots on Desert Hills Loop for NEV DEV LLC (5-0)

General

The Churchill County Debt Management Commission met on February 9, 2024 and approved its agenda and the minutes of its August 25, 2023 meeting, both by unanimous vote. The board elected Lynn Pearce as Chair and Alan Kalt as Vice-Chair for the upcoming year, also by unanimous vote. No public comment was offered. The meeting adjourned at 4:04 PM.

• Approved the agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the August 25, 2023 meeting as presented (unanimous)
• Elected Lynn Pearce as Chair and Alan Kalt as Vice-Chair (unanimous)

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will consider several personnel actions and a budget update. The board is scheduled to review the tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024.

• Ratification of Kathleen Patterson as Deputy Health Officer from December 17 to December 27
• Adoption of Resolution CNHD-01-2024 regarding the appointment of a Family Nurse Practitioner as Deputy Health Officer
• Appointment of seven individuals to the Food Protection Hearing and Advisory Board
• Approval of the tentative budget for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to elect new officers and discuss proposed capital projects for the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and departmental reports.

• Election of Officers for the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Discussion of proposed capital projects for the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget
• Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes

The Churchill County Park and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to approve the agenda and the December 12, 2023 meeting minutes. It also voted unanimously to keep Kris Hadley as Chairperson and Bob Francke as Vice Chair for another year, and unanimously approved $129,000 in proposed capital purchases for fiscal year 2024-25 to be presented to the County Commissioners on February 22. The rest of the meeting was informational, including a director's report on events and programs.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Kept Kris Hadley as Chairperson and Bob Francke as Vice Chair for another year (unanimous)
• Approved $129,000 in FY 2024-25 capital purchases for presentation to County Commissioners (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several service agreements and personnel changes. The agenda includes a proposal for a housing needs study and the establishment of an opioid litigation fund.

• $16,788.80 HUD Emergency Solutions Grant for homeless assistance
• $72,890 agreement for the Rural Nevada Continuum of Care Program
• $18,549 award for the Nutrition Services Incentive Program
• Selection of Best Development Group for 2255 Casey Road, Fallon, Nevada
• $14,700 proposal for a Housing Needs Assessment and Labor Market Study

The Board approved the sale of the Casey Road Mobile Home Park to Best Development Group for a net $385,000. Other actions included ratifying several social services grants and establishing a special fund for opioid litigation settlements.

• Selected Best Development Group for 2255 Casey Road at $425,000 purchase price less $40,000 remediation credit (Unanimous)
• Approved $16,788.80 HUD Emergency Solutions Grant for homeless assistance (Unanimous)
• Approved $72,890 agreement to support Rural Nevada Continuum of Care Program (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,549 Nutrition Services Incentive Program award for FY 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved replacing three seasonal employees with one full-time Parks Maintenance Worker at 3C Event Complex (Unanimous)
• Renewed contract with Mark Stafford for complex property appraisals, not to exceed $7,500 (Unanimous)
• Approved $14,700 proposal for EKAY Economic Consultants to update housing and labor studies (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 3-2024 establishing the Opioid Litigation Fund (Unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will consider a resolution to transfer funds from several enterprise funds into the CAP Enterprise Fund. The board will also discuss a notice of intent to file for a rate adjustment and a construction bid for Spring Creek.

• Adoption of Resolution 4-2024 to transfer $500,000 from Long Distance, $3,000,000 from Broadband, and $5,600,000 from Telephone Enterprise Funds to the CAP Enterprise Fund
• Authorization to file a Notice of Intent to File Application for Adjustment in Rates
• Acceptance of NNE Construction, Inc. bid for telecommunication facilities construction in Spring Creek, Nevada
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 2, 2023, and December 7, 2023

The board authorized several equity transfers to the CAP Enterprise Fund and approved filing a Notice of Intent to seek Nevada Universal Service Funds. Additionally, the board ratified a construction bid for telecommunication facilities in Spring Creek.

• Approved Resolution 4-2024 to transfer $500,000 from Long Distance, $3M from Broadband, and $5.6M from Telephone funds to the CAP Enterprise Fund (Unanimous)
• Authorized filing a Notice of Intent to File Application for Adjustment in Rates to collect Nevada Universal Service Funds (Unanimous)
• Accepted bid from NNE Construction, Inc. and ratified the Agreement for Telecommunication Facilities Installation in Spring Creek (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 2, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 7, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda as submitted (Unanimous)

General

The Churchill County Board of Equalization is conducting a special training workshop. The session includes presentations on Nevada's property tax system, open meeting laws, and ethics.

• Nevada Department of Taxation property tax system overview
• District Attorney's Office training on Open Meeting Law and Ethics
• Churchill County Assessor presentation on market update and personal property valuation

The Board of Equalization met for informational training sessions on property tax systems, open meeting laws, and government ethics. No substantive policy decisions or property value changes were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider numerous appointments regarding hunting seasons, tag limits, and species regulations. The board will also review the Fiscal Year 2025 Predation Management Plan and the Biennial Big Game Release Plan.

• Review of Draft Fiscal Year 2025 Predation Management Plan
• Biennial Big Game Release Plan for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025
• Commission Regulation 24-07 regarding Black Bear Seasons
• Commission Regulation 24-08 regarding Mountain Lion Season and Harvest Limits
• Commission Regulation 24-09 regarding Restricted Non-resident Guided Mule Deer Seasons

The board approved several Commission regulations regarding moose, fishing, and big game seasons and quotas. It also approved a biennial bighorn sheep and mountain goat release plan. The board took no action on the Draft Fiscal Year 2025 Predation Management Plan due to a lack of result data.

• Approved Commission Policy 24 regarding hunting opportunities (unanimous)
• Approved Biennial Big Game Release Plan FY24 and FY25 (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 514 regarding moose (unanimous)
• Approved Commission General Regulation 512 regarding fishing (unanimous)
• Approved Commission General Regulation 513 regarding executive orders (majority)
• Approved Commission Regulation 23-04 regarding big game seasons (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 23-10 regarding heritage tags (majority)
• Approved Commission Regulation 24-01 through 24-09 regarding 2024 tags and seasons (various)

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and approve various administrative actions. The agenda includes ratifying a large certificate of deposit move and approving a document filing reimbursement.

• Ratification of moving $160,000 to a 6-month CD
• Approval of a $400.00 reimbursement for Karla Kent for Secretary of State filing fees
• Presentation of financial reports for the period ending December 31, 2023
• Discussion regarding ideas to assist senior citizens and raffle basket success
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 23, 2023

The provided document is a partial record of a Coalition for Senior Citizens meeting. It contains no legible descriptions of motions, discussions, or decisions.

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees met to review library statistics, approve the monthly budget report, and finalize administrative updates. Key decisions included adopting a new library logo and approving an updated Library Meeting Room Policy.

• Approved new library logo option H1-R4-B
• Approved updated Library Meeting Room Policy
• Approved monthly budget report, including a $495 marketing fee for the Fallon Chamber map
• Approved the Library Gift Fund
• Approved November 16, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several appointments, including a contract for entryway modifications at 270 South Maine Street and funding for the Fallon Community Theatre. The Board will also consider creating two new positions for the Public Defender's and Sheriff's offices.

• Construction contract with Hammon Construction for $66,829 to modify entryway at 270 South Maine Street
• $5,000 community support funding application from Fallon Community Theatre, Inc.
• Ratification of $106,780 agreement between Social Services and Nevada DHHS
• New Legal Secretary and Evidence/Civil Specialist positions at approximately $65,000 combined cost
• New Courier position for Churchill County Social Services at an estimated $23,000

The Board approved the creation of three new positions and authorized bids to renovate 101-151 N. Maine Street for the Public Defender's Office. Other actions included approving a $5,000 grant for the Fallon Community Theatre and authorizing construction of a water treatment plant in a floodplain.

• Approved new Legal Secretary and Evidence/Civil Specialist positions (unanimous)
• Approved new Courier position for Social Services (unanimous)
• Approved bids to renovate 101-151 N. Maine Street for Public Defender expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 community support funding for Fallon Community Theatre, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved construction process for secondary water treatment plant in 100-year floodplain (unanimous)
• Approved $66,829 contract with Hammon Construction for 270 South Maine Street entryway (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Chris Spross to Assistant County Manager/HR Director at Step 7, Grade 86 (unanimous)
• Ratified $106,780 agreement with NV Dept of Health and Human Services (unanimous)

General

This special meeting consists of scheduled departmental tours for information-gathering purposes. No official actions or decisions are scheduled during these tours.

• Tour of Emergency Management at 507 S. Maine St.
• Tour of Cooperative Extension at 111 Sheckler Rd.
• Tour of Facilities, Parks & Recreation & Cemetery at 227 Sheckler Rd.

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to conduct information-gathering tours of county departments. No substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Conducted informational tours of Emergency Management, Cooperative Extension, and Facilities, Parks & Recreation & Cemetery

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will meet to discuss funding for county road and bridge work. The agenda includes two separate actions regarding $250,000 allocations for the second and third quarters of FY 2024.

• Transfer of $250,000 to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2024 road and bridge projects (2nd quarter)
• Approval of $250,000 in funding and encumbrance for FY 2024 road and bridge projects (3rd quarter)
• Approval of January Treasurer's Report
• Approval of December 20, 2023, meeting minutes

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission approved two $250,000 actions for FY 2024 road and bridge projects: a transfer of funds to the Churchill County Road Department for the 2nd quarter and a funding approval and encumbrance for the 3rd quarter. The commission also approved the January Treasurer's report, showing a Regional Transportation Fund 280 balance of $1,455,990 and a Public Transit Fund 395 balance of $1,966,274. The agenda and December 20, 2023 minutes were adopted unanimously. No public comments were noted.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2023 minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved January Treasurer's report as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2024 2nd quarter road and bridge projects (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 funding and encumbrance for FY 2024 3rd quarter road and bridge projects (unanimous)

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will review a grant funding contract between Churchill County and the District for telemedicine services. The meeting also includes appointments to the Food Protection Hearing and Advisory Board and an update on the FY24 budget.

• Approval of $82,635 grant funding contract for Distance Learning and Telemedicine (Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025)
• Ratification of Kathleen Patterson's appointment as Deputy Health Officer
• Appointment of seven individuals to the Food Protection Hearing and Advisory Board
• FY24 budget presentation and update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several public hearing items including zone changes, easement abandonments, and variance requests. The meeting also includes the election of officers and a discussion regarding the 2025 Master Plan Update.

• Zone change request for 13 acres off Gummow Drive from E-1 to R-2
• Abandonment of a 60-foot road easement at 4572 Bebe Ann Way
• Variance request for side setbacks at 1405 Soda Lake Road
• Temporary use permit for an RV watchman at 6505 Reno Highway
• Parcel map application to create 7 lots on Desert Hills Loop

CC Communications

The regularly scheduled CC Communications Management meeting for January 4, 2024, was cancelled.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding employee medical conditions and business licensing updates. The meeting also includes discussions on a new services agreement with Placer.ai and a subrecipient agreement for health district lab services.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 7 regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and domestic violence protections for county employees
• Public hearing on Ordinances 12 and 13 to amend business license and employment certificate requirements
• Approval of a $24,000 services agreement with Placer.ai
• Approval of a $281,080 subrecipient agreement with Central Nevada Health District for lab courier services
• Transfer of $250,000 from the Regional Transportation Fund to the City of Fallon for road improvements

The Board approved amendments to the county code regarding employee protections, liquor licensing, and holiday pay. They also authorized a $24,000 agreement for geo-location data services and a $281,080 agreement for rural lab courier services.

• Approved Bill 2023-B, Ordinance 7 updating employee protections and holidays (Unanimous)
• Approved Bill 2023-C, Ordinances 12 and 13 amending business and liquor licensing (Unanimous)
• Approved $24,000 annual Services Agreement with Placer.ai (Unanimous)
• Approved $281,080 Subrecipient Agreement for rural lab courier services and vehicle (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 01-2024 setting mileage at 67 cents/mile and per diem at $59/day (Unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer to City of Fallon from Regional Transportation Fund 280 (Unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer to City of Fallon from Public Transit Fund 395 (Unanimous)
• Approved December 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a potential schedule change for their February 1, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes departmental reports and routine administrative items.

• Possible action to change the date and time of the February 1, 2024, meeting
• Approval of December 7, 2023, meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report

The Churchill County Highway Commission approved the agenda and previous minutes by unanimous vote. The board agreed to reschedule the February 1, 2024 meeting to February 21, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. because Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes will be out of town. No new business or public comments were presented.

• Agenda approved as posted (unanimous)
• Minutes from December 7, 2023 meeting approved (unanimous)
• February 1, 2024 meeting rescheduled to February 21, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.