Elko County public meetings in 2025

Budget Committee

The Elko County Budget Committee will discuss several funding requests, including a transfer for elected officials' salaries and investments in HR and court software. The committee is deciding whether to recommend approval for these expenditures.

• Possible action on Resolution No. 2026-01 to transfer $552,477 from contingency funds to the General Fund for salaries and benefits
• Possible action on NeoGov platform buildout for HRIS and payroll modules costing $136,457.80 for year one and $188,292 for year two
• Possible action on EZWarrant electronic search warrant system for Elko Justice Court costing $7,500 for implementation and $12,480 annual subscription

Planning Commission

The Elko County Planning Commission will meet on December 18, 2025 to approve minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting and receive public comments. The commission will take action on three land‑use applications marked for possible action. These include a conditional use permit for an Invalid Caretakers Home (CUP25‑011), a variance to reduce a rear‑yard setback from 30 ft to 10 ft (VAR25‑004), and a request to vacate public right‑of‑way adjacent to APN 003‑542‑002 (ROWVAC25‑010).

• CUP25‑011: Conditional Use Permit for an Invalid Caretakers Home on APN 027‑053‑002, zoned Agricultural/Residential.
• VAR25‑004: Variance to change rear‑yard setback from 30 ft to 10 ft on APN 027‑029‑001, zoned Agricultural/Residential.
• ROWVAC25‑010: Request to vacate public right‑of‑way adjacent to APN 003‑542‑002, zoned Agricultural/Residential.

School District Capital Projects Oversight Panel

The School District Capital Projects Oversight Panel will review the district’s master plan for capital projects, consider projects to submit for the State AB519 matching grant, examine credits and debits in the capital fund, receive an update on the Owyhee Combined School construction project funded with $64.5 million, and set the next meeting date.

• Review and discussion of the Elko School District Master Plan for Capital Projects (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
• Discussion of capital improvement projects to be submitted for State matching AB519 grant funding (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
• Review of all credits to and debits from the Elko County School District Capital Funding (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
• Report on Owyhee Combined School construction project – $64.5 million state appropriation (NON-ACTION)
• Adoption of meeting calendar – next meeting set for Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)

Enhanced 911 Board

The Elko County Enhanced 911 Board will meet on December 4, 2025, to discuss updates on regional communications, infrastructure, and financial reports. The agenda includes a review of a five-year master plan and potential action on maintenance support quotes.

• Review and possible update to the 5-Year Master Plan
• Discussion of Zetron MAX Dispatch system quotes
• Approval of October 2, 2025, board minutes
• Review of next meeting date for February 5, 2026
• Update on 911 infrastructure provider NGA

The Enhanced 911 Board voted to approve the next meeting date of February 5, 2026. The board also approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting calendar for Feb 5 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved October 2 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Elko County Board of Fire Commissioners will consider a labor agreement between the Elko County Fire Protection District and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 5046. The agreement covers July 1 2025 through June 30 2028 and proposes a 2.0% base wage increase for FY 2026 (plus a 4.375% increase to offset the PERS rate adjustment), and 2.5% base wage increases for FY 2027 and FY 2028. The board will also approve the November 5 2025 meeting minutes as a routine consent agenda item. Public comment periods are scheduled at the beginning and end of the meeting.

• Labor agreement with IAFF Local 5046: 2.0% FY2026 base wage increase plus 4.375% PERS offset; 2.5% FY2027 and FY2028 base wage increases (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
• Approval of November 5 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)

The Elko County Board of Fire Commissioners approved the labor agreement between the Fire Protection District and IAFF Local 5046 covering fiscal years 2026‑2028, which includes specified wage increases and policy updates. The agreement provides a 2.0% base wage increase plus a 4.375% PERS offset for FY 2026, and 2.5% base increases for FY 2027 and FY 2028, along with a re‑opener and off‑ramp provision. The consent agenda, including approval of the meeting minutes, was also approved unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved fire district labor agreement (IAFF Local 5046) with wage increases (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will conduct a public hearing on Wright Land Company’s Application 94781T, which seeks a temporary water‑right change to support mining and milling for the Maverik Springs Exploration Project. The meeting will also consider a $10,000 donation request from Great Basin College for an America 250 monument, a one‑year lease extension for three Dodge Durango vehicles used by the Sheriff’s Office, and several licensing applications. Items marked for possible action include a gaming license for JETT Gaming and liquor licenses for Managing Market and Extra Nine. Public comment will be accepted on all agenda items.

• Public hearing on Wright Land Company Application 94781T for water‑right change to support Maverik Springs mining project
• Great Basin College request for $10,000 donation toward an America 250 monument in the downtown corridor
• One‑year lease extension for three Dodge Durango vehicles used by the Elko County Sheriff’s Office
• Approval of a gaming license for JETT Gaming, LLC (Terrible's Gaming) at 1014 Fir Street, Carlin
• Approval of liquor licenses for Managing Market, LLC (810 Old US Hwy 93, Jackpot) and Extra Nine, LLC (401 Fairway Boulevard, Spring Creek)

The Board unanimously recognized the first‑place winners of the 2025 Veterans Day Parade and approved a letter of appreciation to the Elko County School District. It also approved the county’s submission of comments on Application 94781T, a temporary water‑right change for a mining project, and authorized a $10,000 contribution to a downtown America 250 monument. Additional unanimous actions included extending a sheriff’s vehicle lease, granting a gaming license, and approving two liquor licenses.

• Approved recognition of 2025 Veterans Day Parade winners (unanimous)
• Approved letter of appreciation to Elko County School District (unanimous)
• Approved submission of comments on Application 94781T water‑right change (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 county contribution to America 250 downtown monument (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year lease extension for three sheriff’s Dodge Durangos (unanimous)
• Approved gaming license for JETT Gaming, LLC (Terrible's Gaming) (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Donna Kelley, Managing Market, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Extra Nine, LLC (unanimous)

Natural Resources Management Advisory Commission

The Natural Resources Management Advisory Commission will discuss water applications filed with the Nevada State Engineer and the progress of updating the Elko County Water Plan. The body will also appoint its 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Possible action on applications filed with the Nevada State Engineer and associated protests
• Possible action on the progress of DRI's assistance with the Elko County Water Plan
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026 terms
• Updates from the Bureau of Land Management and US Forest Service

Planning Commission

The Elko County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two zoning changes and one conditional use permit. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from October 16, 2025.

• Application COZ25-014: Request to change zoning from Open Space (OS) to Agricultural-Residential (AR) for Wendover Project, LLC (APN 010-740-202)
• Application COZ25-015: Request to change zoning from Agricultural-Residential (AR) to Public (P) for a Volunteer Fire House (APN 026-006-003)
• Application CUP25-010: Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a guesthouse in a Special Lands (SL) District by William Kehoe (APN 006-52F-020)

The commission approved the October 16 minutes. It also approved a zoning change from Agricultural‑Residential to Public for the Elko County Fire Protection District’s volunteer fire house. Finally, it approved a conditional use permit for William Kehoe’s guesthouse with access via Hog Tommy Road.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved zoning change for Elko County Fire Protection District volunteer fire house (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for William Kehoe guesthouse (6-0)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will discuss emergency training, grant statuses, and regional response updates. The body will also review state emergency response commission submissions including the HazMat Response Plan.

• Review and possible approval of August 14, 2025, meeting minutes
• Update on the proposed Regional Response Team
• Discussion of training and drills including Basic Academy and ICS 300/400
• Review of current grant status and outstanding invoices
• Review of HazMat Response Plan, LEPC Membership List, and Tier II Facilities

The committee unanimously approved the August 14, 2025 minutes. It also approved February 19, 2026 as the next meeting date. The board authorized the Executive Committee to update and present required SERC documents. Daniel Hassett was unanimously nominated and accepted as the new Secretary.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 19, 2026 as next meeting date (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Committee to review, update, and present SERC documents to County Board (unanimous)
• Nominated and confirmed Daniel Hassett as Secretary (unanimous)

Elko TV District

The Elko Television District Board will meet on November 13, 2025 to consider several action items. Items include approving the minutes from the October 9 meeting, ratifying outstanding bills, and discussing a cooperative agreement with Elko County Public Safety Services. Additional topics are a credit‑card account for employee purchases, Verizon equipment upgrades, and a potential NDOT amendment.

• Discussion and possible approval of cooperative agreement with Elko County Public Safety Services
• Discussion and possible approval of opening a credit card account for employees to purchase supplies
• Discussion and possible action regarding Verizon Grindstone & Lamoille equipment upgrades and lease modifications
• Discussion and possible action on NDOT amendment
• Discussion and possible action regarding future communication shelter at Grindstone

Elko County Fair Board

The Elko County Fair Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss ground rental rates and contracts for 2026, and consider updates to fair seating and grandstand policies.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Discussion of Elko Lions Club use of fairgrounds for July 4, 2026
• Consideration of changes to ground rental rates and contracts for 2026
• Discussion of updates to fair seating and grandstand policies
• Discussion of fairgrounds improvement and upkeep projects

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Elko County Board of Fire Commissioners will consider two purchase approvals. One item seeks approval to refurbish a 2012 International Wildland Division crew vehicle for up to $65,000. The second item proposes buying a 2009 tactical water tender for $7,800 and refurbishing it for up to $69,330, funded by wildland fire reimbursement funds. The board will also vote on the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approve refurbishment of 2012 International DuraStar 4400 crew vehicle, not to exceed $65,000
• Approve purchase of 2009 tactical water tender for $7,800 and refurbishment up to $69,330
• Funding for water tender purchase and refurbishment from 2024‑2025 Midas‑area wildfire reimbursement funds
• Approve draft minutes of the October 15, 2025 Board of Fire Commissioners meeting

The Board unanimously approved refurbishing the 2012 International Wildland Division crew vehicle for up to $65,000. It also approved buying a 2009 tactical water tender for up to $7,800 and refurbishing it for up to $69,330. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved refurbishment of 2012 crew vehicle up to $65,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2009 tactical water tender up to $7,800 (unanimous)
• Approved refurbishment of water tender up to $69,330 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Elko County Board of Commissioners will discuss several public safety purchases and infrastructure updates. The board is also considering appointments to the Planning Commission and the approval of two county proclamations.

• Authorization of $300,000 initial design payment for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elko Event Center Project
• Purchase of two 2026 Ford Expeditions for the Sheriff's Office at up to $52,689.25 per vehicle
• Approval of $16,000 for Rush Truck Centers to replace the engine in Water Tender 21
• Application for a Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for body armor vests not to exceed $20,000
• Appointment of Samantha Elliott and John (Jake) Jefferson to the Elko County Planning Commission

The commissioners unanimously approved two proclamations designating Crash Responder Safety Week and Veterans Day. They appointed two members to the Planning Commission and approved the 2025‑2026 Assessment Roll Report. The board also approved a bulletproof‑vest grant, the purchase of two 2026 Ford Expeditions, and a fire engine engine‑replacement project. Finally, the bid for a garage at the Great Basin Children's Advocacy Center was rejected.

• Approved Proclamation No. 2025-13 (Crash Responder Safety Week) – unanimous
• Approved Proclamation No. 2025-14 (Veterans Day) – unanimous
• Appointed Samantha Elliott and John (Jake) Jefferson to Planning Commission – unanimous
• Approved 2025‑2026 Assessment Roll Log Report – unanimous
• Approved BJA Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant up to $20,000 – unanimous
• Approved purchase of two 2026 Ford Expeditions up to $52,689.25 each – unanimous
• Approved replacement of DT530 engine in Water Tender 21 up to $16,000 – unanimous
• Rejected garage construction bid for Great Basin Children's Advocacy Center – unanimous

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Elko County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will review and possibly adopt several state agenda items, including an amendment to the 2026‑27 Biennial Big Game Release Plan. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 11 and September 22, 2025, and discussion of updates to the Elk Species Management Plan. Additional items cover regulatory changes for master‑guide accountability, disability permits, and motor restrictions on fisheries.

• Approve minutes from the August 11 and September 22, 2025 meetings
• Discuss Adaptive Population Objectives Addendum 2 to the Elk Species Management Plan
• Consider State Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 Biennial Big Game Release Plan – Amendment 1
• Review regulatory modifications to link Master Guide and Subguide accountability
• Consider Commission General Regulation 528 – motor restrictions and revisions related to fisheries

Planning Commission

The Elko County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on a housing development rezoning and a permit for concrete and asphalt plants. The body will also discuss two preliminary rezoning requests and a right-of-way vacation.

• Application COZ25-013: Rezoning to Agricultural-Residential for a single family housing development by Maridek, LLC
• Application CUP25-009: Conditional Use Permit for LR Properties, LLC to continue operating a concrete batch and asphalt plant
• Application ROWVAC25-009: Right-of-Way Vacation of a 50’ Right-of-Way for Kyle Weber
• Application COZ25-014: Preliminary request by Wendover Project, LLC to change zoning from Open Space to Agricultural-Residential
• Application COZ25-015: Preliminary request by Elko County Fire Protection District to change zoning to Public for a Volunteer Fire House

The Elko County Planning Commission approved a zoning change for Maridek, LLC, converting land from Open Space and R1 to Agricultural‑Residential. It also approved a conditional use permit for LR Properties, LLC to continue operating a concrete batch plant and an asphalt plant. The commission recommended denial of Kyle Weber’s right‑of‑way vacation and forwarded that recommendation to the county commission. Finally, it recommended Samantha Elliott and John “Jake” Jefferson for two vacant planning‑commission seats.

• Approved Application COZ25-013 zoning change for Maridek, LLC (4-0)
• Approved Application CUP25-009 conditional use permit for LR Properties, LLC (4-0)
• Recommended denial of Application ROWVAC25-009 for Kyle Weber (4-0)
• Recommended Samantha Elliott and John "Jake" Jefferson for board vacancies (4-0)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Elko County Regional Transportation Commission will review quarterly financial reports and project updates from various local entities. The body will consider a specific funding request for a repaving project in the City of Carlin.

• Possible action on a $77,000 funding request for the 11th Street repaving project in the City of Carlin
• Discussion and possible action on the Regional Street and Highway Fund quarterly financial report
• Report from the Nevada Department of Transportation on current and upcoming projects
• Quarterly reports from the City of Elko, City of Wells, City of West Wendover, Town of Jackpot, Elko County School District, Elko County Public Transit, and Elko County Highway Department

The board unanimously approved the quarterly financial report for the Regional Street and Highway Fund. It also unanimously approved a $77,000 grant to the City of Carlin for the expanded 11th Street repaving and sewer work. The consent agenda was approved without dissent, and the meeting adjourned at 10:38 a.m.

• Approved Quarterly Report (unanimous)
• Approved $77,000 funding to City of Carlin for 11th Street repaving (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Elko County Board of Health approved the meeting minutes as presented, with a unanimous vote. No other actions or decisions were taken; the remaining agenda items were informational updates only.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and routine administrative items. The Board will consider the approval of draft minutes from four previous meetings.

• Approval of draft minutes from May 7, 2025
• Approval of draft minutes from June 4, 2025
• Approval of draft minutes from July 2, 2025
• Approval of draft minutes from September 17, 2025

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Rex Steninger moved to approve, Brian Gale seconded, and all members present voted in favor. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Elko County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on land use amendments, a conditional use permit for hazardous materials transfer, and a roadway dedication. The board will also consider capital equipment purchases for the Town of Jackpot Fire Department.

• Conditional Use Permit for Savage Infrastructure, LLC to transfer hazardous/explosive materials from railcar to truck
• Master Plan Amendment for Maridek, LLC to change land use to Agricultural-Residential for single family parcels
• Roadway dedication of 4.035 acres for Vern Drive and Lower Lamoille Road
• Purchase of four SCBAs from LN Curtis and Sons for $41,448.00 for Jackpot Fire Department
• Purchase of a 2025 Polaris Ranger for $69,235.10 for Jackpot Fire Department

The Elko County Board of Commissioners approved a Master Plan amendment for Maridek, LLC, a Conditional Use Permit for Savage Infrastructure, LLC, and a roadway dedication for Vern Drive and Lower Lamoille Road. They also approved an alternate compliance easement for George L. Eldridge parcels, a purchase of four SCBA units for the Town of Jackpot Fire Department, a digitization contract with US Imaging, Inc., and a liquor license for 5 Myers Ventures, LLC. The request to discuss NV Energy's daily demand charge was tabled.

• Approved Master Plan Amendment for Maridek, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Savage Infrastructure, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Vern Drive and Lower Lamoille Road right‑of‑way dedication (4.035 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved 30‑foot private access easement for George L. Eldridge parcels (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four Self‑contained Breath Apparatus ($41,448.00) (unanimous)
• Approved US Imaging, Inc. digitization quote $25,644.92; excess $644.92 funded from Capital Fund (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for 5 Myers Ventures, LLC at Muley's Bar (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of NV Energy daily demand charge

Elko County Fair Board

The Elko County Fair Board will discuss the use of the exhibit hall for the Silver State Trade Show, Elko Junior Football, and high school wrestling. The board will also consider updates to 2026 grounds rental rates, contracts, and livestock vet check requirements.

• Proposed use of exhibit hall for Silver State Trade Show during Cowboy Poetry
• Proposed use of exhibit hall for Elko Junior Football Sr Wolfpack banquet on Nov 1, 2025
• Proposed use of exhibit hall for high school wrestling practice
• Review of 2026 grounds rental rates, contracts, and arena signs/banners
• Preliminary financial report for the 2025 Elko County Fair

Enhanced 911 Board

The Elko County Enhanced 911 Board will meet to discuss updates to the 5-Year Master Plan and review quotes for new dispatch consoles. The board may recommend specific equipment purchases to the Elko County Commission.

• Possible recommendation for new dispatch consoles for the Elko County Regional Communications Center
• Review of quotes from Zetron, Evans Price, Moetivations Services, Exacom, and Vector Solutions
• Discussion and possible updates to the 5-Year Master Plan
• Update on the collection of surcharge fees from vendors
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 6, 2025, and August 7, 2025

The Enhanced 911 Board voted to recommend the Zetron dispatch console quote of $641,821.50 and the Evans infrastructure quote of $137,334.22 for approval by the County Commission. The Board also approved the meeting calendar for December 4, 2025 and adopted the consent agenda, including the minutes, with unanimous votes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Recommended purchase of Zetron dispatch consoles ($641,821.50) and Evans infrastructure ($137,334.22) – motion passed unanimously
• Approved meeting calendar for December 4, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda and minutes – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Elko County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss various grants, a road maintenance agreement, and a liquor license review. The board is also considering a proclamation for 'Just Desserts Day' and receiving a presentation on rural drought and wildfire coping mechanisms.

• Possible approval of a $350,000 grant to Ryndon Volunteer Fire Department for a new fire station facility
• Possible acceptance of a $22,000 Joining Forces Program grant for the Elko County Sheriff's Office
• Review of liquor license status for Jason Schroeder (Punko One, LLC) operating Muley's Bar and Family Grill
• Possible approval of a five-year Road Maintenance Agreement with National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
• Consideration of Proclamation 2025-12 designating October 11, 2025, as 'Just Desserts Day'

The commissioners approved the Mybrary proclamation for "Just Desserts Day," directed staff to investigate a liquor license for Jason Schroeder, renewed a five‑year road maintenance agreement with National Oilwell Varco, accepted a $22,000 traffic‑safety grant, and approved a $350,00 fire‑department grant pending zoning approval. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Mybrary Proclamation 2025‑12 (unanimous)
• Requested staff investigation of Jason Schroeder liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved five‑year Road Maintenance Agreement with National Oilwell Varco, L.P. (unanimous)
• Approved $22,000 Joining Forces Program traffic‑safety grant (unanimous)
• Approved $350,00 grant to Ryndon Volunteer Fire Department, conditional on zoning change (unanimous)
• Approved commission meeting calendar for Oct‑Nov 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and minutes (unanimous)

Natural Resources Management Advisory Commission

The Natural Resources Management Advisory Commission will discuss updates from the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. The body may take action on water applications filed in July and August and updates to resource management plans.

• Water applications filed with the Nevada State Engineer in July and August
• Resource management plan updates
• Adoption of July 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Natural Resources Management Advisory Commission approved the July 28, 2025 minutes. No other formal actions were voted on; the meeting included updates on geothermal drilling, fiber‑optic projects, fire rehabilitation, water applications, and resource‑management plans. The next meeting is scheduled for November 24, 2025.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (all in favor)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Elko County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will meet to discuss and consider actions on wildlife regulations, including pronghorn antelope translocations and fishing seasons for 2026-2027. The board will also review Commission General Regulations regarding demerit points for trail cameras and bonus points for junior hunt applications.

• Pronghorn antelope translocation from Colville Confederated Tribes
• Fishing seasons and regulations for 2026-2027
• Commission General Regulation 515: Trail camera and thermal imaging demerit points
• Commission General Regulation 524: Junior hunt bonus points
• Commission General Regulation 528: Motor restrictions and revisions related to fisheries

Planning Commission

The Elko County Planning Commission will consider several applications, including a zoning change request by Maridek, LLC and a master‑plan amendment by the same developer. The primary action item is a vote on a Conditional Use Permit for Savage Infrastructure, LLC to transfer hazardous/explosive materials from railcar to truck. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and public comment periods.

• Approval of minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
• Preliminary hearing on Application COZ25-013: Maridek, LLC zoning change to Agricultural‑Residential
• Public hearing on Application CUP25-007: Savage Infrastructure, LLC Conditional Use Permit for hazardous material transfers
• Public hearing on Application MPA25-001: Maridek, LLC amendment to the Spring Creek/Lamoille Master Plan

The commission approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Savage Infrastructure, LLC to transfer hazardous and explosive materials from railcar to truck. It also voted to recommend approval of Maridek, LLC's amendment to the Spring Creek/Lamoille Master Plan for agricultural‑residential zoning.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for hazardous material transfer (CUP25-007) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Spring Creek/Lamoille Master Plan amendment (MPA25-001) (3-0)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Elko County Board of Fire Commissioners will consider a $521,434.20 grant from the William N. Pennington Foundation to purchase self-contained breathing apparatus, radios, and extrication equipment. The board will also discuss a cooperative agreement with the Elko County School District to provide water for the new Ruby Valley Volunteer Fire Department station.

• Accept $521,434.20 grant from William N. Pennington Foundation
• Approve purchase of 25 SCBA replacements for $308,896.50
• Approve purchase of extrication equipment for $125,988
• Discuss cooperative agreement with Elko County School District for Ruby Valley Fire Station water
• Approve radio communication upgrades for $82,549.80

The Board unanimously approved a one‑year cooperative agreement with the Elko County School District to provide water to the new Ruby Valley Volunteer Fire Department station. The Board also unanimously accepted a $521,434.20 grant from the William N. Pennington Foundation and approved the purchase of SCBAs, radios, extrication equipment, and a turnout gear washer using those grant funds.

• Approved cooperative agreement with School District (unanimous)
• Accepted $521,434.20 Pennington Foundation grant (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of SCBAs, radios, extrication equipment, and washer (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Elko County Board of Commissioners will consider purchasing a new ambulance for $339,702, renewing food service and communication contracts for the jail, and extending a transit contract with Amtrak. The board will also discuss a tentative subdivision map for a housing project in Jackpot.

• Purchase new ambulance for $339,702
• Renew food service contract with Trinity Food Services Group
• Authorize communication services with NCIC Correctional Services
• Extend Amtrak transit contract to $212,180
• Consider tentative subdivision map for Coyote Creek affordable housing

The board unanimously approved the County Clerk’s participation in the Nevada Statewide Ballot contract, a new food services agreement for the jail, and a tablet‑based communication system for inmates. They also approved the purchase of a new ambulance for $339,702 pending EPWG funds, extended the transit contract with Amtrak, and adopted the tentative subdivision map for Phase 1 of the Coyote Creek Subdivision. Additionally, the board approved a public access easement for the ambulance barn parcel and tabled Proclamation 2025‑12.

• Authorized Clerk to opt into Nevada Statewide Ballot contract (unanimous)
• Approved Trinity Food Services Group jail food services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved NCIC Correctional Services inmate communication agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new ambulance for $339,702, contingent on EPWG funds (unanimous)
• Approved extension and amendment of Elko County Transit contract with Amtrak to $212,180 (unanimous)
• Approved tentative subdivision map for Phase 1 of Coyote Creek Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved creation of public access and utilities easement across ambulance barn parcel (unanimous)
• Tabled Proclamation 2025‑12 "Just Desserts Day"

Elko TV District

The Elko Television District Board will meet to discuss infrastructure updates, including a potential new tower on Grindstone. The board is also considering lease modifications for AT&T, Verizon, and Everest, as well as an interlocal agreement with Elko County Public Safety Services.

• Possible action on building a new tower on Grindstone
• Possible lease modifications for AT&T, Verizon (Grindstone & Lamoille), and Everest
• Possible approval of interlocal agreement with Elko County Public Safety Services
• Discussion of costs regarding the ATSC 3.0 transition
• Possible action on NDOT amendment and Maggie Creek Road repair

Board of Commissioners

The Elko County Board of Commissioners will discuss a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month, a request for Jackpot to adopt Mountain Time, and the renewal of a cannabis business license. The board will also consider a $125,500 grant for the Great Basin Children's Advocacy Center and the purchase of a light truck for the Building and Safety Department.

• Discussion to approve renewal of cannabis business license for Thrive Cannabis Marketplace
• Discussion to accept $125,500 Victims of Crime Act grant for Great Basin Children's Advocacy Center
• Discussion to approve purchase of a 2025 Ford Ranger for Building and Safety Department
• Discussion to authorize fire district to solicit applications for station infrastructure funding
• Discussion to authorize Town of Jackpot to petition U.S. DOT for time zone change

The Elko County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of actions, including a suicide‑prevention proclamation, a volunteer fire department grant program, a liquor license for Hilltop Pizza & Bar, a cannabis license renewal for Thrive Cannabis Marketplace, and a request for Jackpot to petition the U.S. Department of Transportation to change its time zone to Mountain Time. The board also accepted a $125,500 VOCA grant for the Great Basin Children’s Advocacy Center and approved the purchase of a 2025 Ford Ranger for the Building and Safety Department. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Suicide Prevention Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Authorized Fire Protection District to solicit VFD station grant applications (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Michael and Sarah Bathla, Hilltop Pizza & Bar (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of cannabis business license for Thrive Cannabis Marketplace (unanimous)
• Authorized Town of Jackpot to submit time‑zone change petition to USDOT (unanimous)
• Accepted VOCA grant of $125,500 for Great Basin Children’s Advocacy Center (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford Ranger for $37,977.25 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting calendar and consent agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Elko County Planning Commission will vote on several land‑use applications, including a conditional use permit for Love’s Travel Stops RV park, a tentative map subdivision for Summitedge Development, and a conditional use permit for a preschool and day‑care facility. Commissioners will also approve the minutes from the July 18, 2025 meeting and review candidates for a vacant commission seat. Public comment periods are scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.

• Approve minutes from the July 18, 2025 meeting (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
• Conditional Use Permit for Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores – 20‑stall RV park in Jackpot (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
• Tentative Map Subdivision for Summitedge Development – 17‑lot residential subdivision in Jackpot (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
• Conditional Use Permit for Kyla Hannah & Michael Tinsley – preschool and day‑care in Spring Creek (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
• Review and recommend applicants to fill the Planning Commission vacancy (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 17 meeting. It granted a Conditional Use Permit for Love’s Travel Stops RV park and another for a preschool operated by Kyla Hannah & Michael Tinsley, adjusting the student limit to 12. The commission also recommended approval of Summitedge Development’s 17‑lot subdivision map to be forwarded to the County Commission. The board vacancy discussion was tabled until the October meeting.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Love’s Travel Stops RV park (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Recommended approval of Summitedge Development tentative map subdivision (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Kyla Hannah & Michael Tinsley preschool, 12‑student limit (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Tabled board vacancy discussion until October meeting (no vote recorded)

Debt Management Commission

The Elko County Debt Management Commission will vote on approving the minutes from its February 28, 2025 meeting. It will also review a series of indebtedness reports, capital improvement plans, and debt management policies for the cities of Carlin, Elko, Wells, West Wendover, and for the County of Elko and its districts. Public comment time is scheduled, but no action can be taken on comments until they appear on a future agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 28, 2025 (D.1)
• Review of City of Carlin Annual Indebtedness Report and Capital Improvement Plan (E.1)
• Review of City of Elko Debt Management Plan, Indebtedness Report, and 5‑Year Capital Improvement Plan (E.2)
• Review of County of Elko reports including Tuscarona Water District, Jackpot, Jarbidge, and Montello indebtedness and capital improvement plans (E.5)
• Review of Elko County Fire Protection District Debt Management Plan and Indebtedness Report (E.7)

The Elko County Debt Management Commission met with a quorum of five members and approved the February 28, 2025 minutes. It then approved the debt management reports for each city and district, with all motions passing unanimously. No entity reported plans to incur additional debt, and the County indicated capacity but no immediate need for new borrowing.

• Approved February 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved City of Carlin debt report (unanimous)
• Approved City of Elko debt report (unanimous)
• Approved City of Wells debt report (unanimous)
• Approved City of West Wendover debt report (unanimous)
• Approved Elko County debt report (unanimous)
• Approved Elko Convention and Visitor's Authority report (unanimous)
• Approved Elko County Fire Protection District report (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive non-action updates from several local health providers and educational institutions. The board may also vote to approve the meeting minutes from May 21, 2025.

• Quarterly report and activities update from Nevada Health Centers
• Quality scorecard and emergency department update from Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital CEO Steve Simpson
• Behavioral health and school wellness update from Elko County School District
• Update on activities from Convergence Health (Elko Community Health Center)
• Approval of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Elko County Board of Health met on August 20, 2025, heard updates from various health agencies and programs. A motion to approve the minutes was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously. No other motions were voted on and the meeting adjourned at 4:11 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider appointing Michael Mori to the Elko County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife, hear an appeal to change a parcel from Open Space to Special Lands, review a request to vacate a public right‑of‑way, receive a Goldfinch Health presentation on opioid reduction, approve a liquor license for Jo Mamas Kitchen, and decide on purchasing two 2026 crew‑cab trucks for the highway department.

• Appointment of Michael Mori to the Elko County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife
• Appeal of Legion Construction LLC zone change (Application COA25-011) from Open Space to Special Lands
• Vacate or abandon public right‑of‑way request (ROWVAC25-007) for East Street alley in the Moffat Addition of Cold Circle
• Liquor license approval for Jo Mamas Kitchen, Inc. at 267 Spring Creek Parkway, Spring Creek
• Purchase of two 2026 Dodge Ram 3500 crew‑cab trucks with service bodies at $59,275 each, total $118,550

The Elko County Board of Commissioners approved several actions, including appointing Michael Mori to the wildlife advisory board, modifying a zoning appeal for Spring Creek Association, and vacating a public right-of-way. It also approved a liquor license, a workplace health and safety program, acceptance of a state‑donated mass‑casualty trailer, and capital purchases for the Town of Jackpot. All items were adopted with the votes shown below.

• Approved Michael Mori appointment to Wildlife Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Spring Creek Association zoning appeal modification (3-1)
• Approved Stern Family Trust right‑of‑way vacation (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Joann Esparza dba Jo Mamas Kitchen (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2026 Dodge Ram 3500 crew cab trucks (unanimous)
• Approved Workplace Health and Safety program with wording change (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of State‑donated Mass Casualty Incident trailer (unanimous)
• Approved capital purchases for Town of Jackpot totaling $134,893.81 (unanimous)

School District Capital Projects Oversight Panel

The Elko County School District Capital Projects Oversight Panel will meet to review capital improvement projects, funding, and the status of the Owyhee Combined School construction project.

• Review of Elko School District Master Plan for Capital Projects
• Review of Elko County School District Capital Funding
• Report on Owyhee Combined School construction project status
• Discussion of Elko County Capital Improvement Committee project update
• Approval of meeting calendar for October 28, 2025, and January 27, 2026

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will discuss regional response teams, training exercises, and incident reporting. The body will also review the status of current grants and update state emergency response submissions.

• Approval of May 29, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion of training and drills including Basic Academy, ICS 300/400, GBC Annual Exercise, and ORMAT Exercise
• Review of current grant status and outstanding invoices
• Review and update of HazMat Response Plan, LEPC Membership List, and Tier II Facilities for SERC submissions
• Reports from the Executive, Grants, and Planning committees

The commission unanimously approved the August 14 meeting minutes. A motion was also passed unanimously to schedule the next regular meeting on November 13, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved next meeting date Nov 13 2025 (unanimous)

Elko TV District

The Elko Television District Board will consider a series of actions, including routine approvals such as minutes and the treasurer’s report, and several possible approvals related to infrastructure upgrades. The most significant item is the discussion and possible approval of removing the old tower structure at the Grindstone site and installing it on a newer 4‑legged tower, including an estimated cost. Additional items include potential contracts for new servers, equipment upgrades for AT&T and Verizon, and a possible interlocal agreement with Elko County Public Safety Services.

• Discussion and possible approval of removing old tower at Grindstone and installing on new 4‑legged tower (cost estimate included)
• Discussion and possible approval of new servers and equipment for site access and video at fiber building from Eagle Communications
• Discussion and possible approval of AT&T equipment upgrades and lease modifications
• Discussion and possible approval of Verizon Grindstone & Lamoille equipment upgrades and lease modifications
• Discussion and possible approval of interlocal agreement with Elko County Public Safety Services

Elko County Fair Board

The board will discuss planning and operational updates for the 2025 Elko County Fair. Key agenda items include reviewing concession contracts, racing operations, livestock sales, and security coordination with the Elko Sheriff's Department.

• Approval of spending for a losing ticket barrel for racing
• Discussion of ARPA funds for a bathroom project
• Review of concession stand schedules and contracted payments
• Coordination of fair security with Elko Sheriffs Dept
• Consideration of three service awards

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Elko County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will first approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and vote on a board appointment recommendation to fill a vacancy, reviewing the application of Michael Mori. The board will hold workshops to consider amendments to state wildlife regulations, including demerit points for trail cameras and thermal imaging devices, and the junior mule deer tag transfer. Finally, the board will schedule its next meeting for September 22, 2025.

• Approval of agenda (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
• Approval of minutes from June 9, 2025 meeting (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
• Board appointment recommendation: review of Michael Mori's application (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
• Workshop on Commission General Regulation 515 – demerit points for trail cameras and thermal imaging devices (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
• Workshop on Commission General Regulation 521 – junior mule deer tag transfer (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)