Lander County public meetings in 2025
9 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Lander County Board of Commissioners
The commissioners will vote on routine consent items, approve bill payments, and consider several substantive matters including a bid award for the Emerald Lane water, paving and sewer project, the continuation of weekend pre‑trial hearing stipends, and renewals of indigent defense contracts. They will also review the FY 2024/25 audit report and a list of tax‑delinquent properties for possible sale.
- Award of Emerald Lane Water/Paving and Yellow Brick Road Sewer Project; recommended award to Hunewill Construction for $759,511.60 (RDC base bid $1,337,222.00).
- Approval or disapproval of payment of ratified bills (see 12-11-25 Ratified Bills.pdf).
- Approval or disapproval of anti‑littering signs on Old 8A, Muleshoe Road, Hilltop Road, and other locations.
- Decision on continuation and amount of weekend pre‑trial hearing stipend for the District Attorney, Argenta Justice of the Peace, Austin Justice of the Peace, and Public Defender (options a–e).
- Renewal of Swanson Bellinger & Plimpton indigent defense contract, increasing from $190,000 to $243,705 per year for 2026‑2027.
Lander County Board of Commissioners
The Lander County Board will discuss and possibly act on a first reading of Ordinance 2025-04 to add a Renewable Energy Generation Facilities chapter to the county code. It will also consider lease and development agreements for a domestic‑violence office, wildlife advisory board appointments, a road closure for the Parade of Lights, several FAA grant applications for airport projects, and multiple parcel map and development agreements with Emerald Land Company.
- Ordinance 2025-04: first reading and public hearing set for Dec 11, 2025 on renewable energy facilities permits
- Lease of 145 W 3rd St., Battle Mountain for domestic‑violence office at $1 per month
- FAA IIJA and AIP grant applications for AWOS replacement and county hangar projects (funding ranging from $217,000 to $2,730,000)
- Parcel Map No. 25‑0053, 25‑0054, and 25‑0055 approvals and related development agreements with Emerald Land Company
- Road closure for Parade of Lights on Dec 6, 2025 affecting Forest, Front, Broad, 8th St. and Altenburg Ave.
Lander County Board of Commissioners
The Lander County Board of Commissioners will consider approving water and sewer connection fee changes, a limited construction start for the Crescent Valley Solar Energy Project, and liquor licenses for two Austin businesses. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the 2024 Master Plan Update.
- Public hearing on 2024 Lander County Master Plan Update
- Approval of water and sewer connection fee changes (Resolution 2025-14)
- Limited construction start for Crescent Valley Solar Energy Project
- Off & On Sale Liquor License for Brandon Falls with Grandma's
- Off & On Sale Liquor License for Michelle Weber with The International Hotel
Lander County Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several land use applications in Battle Mountain and a resolution to modify connection and monthly fee schedules for the county water and sewer systems. The board is also reviewing a wildfire management contract and business improvement grants.
- Zone Change Application No. 25-0046 to allow residential development at State Route 806 and North Trescott Street
- Interlocal Contract with Nevada Division of Forestry for wildfire management not to exceed $239,958.00
- Resolution No. 2025-14 to modify Austin Water and Sewer Systems connection and monthly fee schedules
- Business Improvement Program requests: $17,178.75 for Battle Mountain Inn and $11,326.50 for Super 8 Battle Mountain
- Resolution No. 2025-13 to transfer four delinquent tax parcels in Kingston to the Town of Kingston
Lander County Board of Commissioners (Auto-Generated Trim Backup)
The Lander County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several administrative actions, including law enforcement agreements and recreation center fees. The board will also consider a lease for motocross outreach and a road closure for a local event.
- Memorandum of Understanding between Lander County, Law Enforcement Employees Association, and Sheriff's Association
- Proposed waiver of Lander County Recreation Center fees for children under 16
- Lease agreement with Battle Mountain Motocross Outreach for $1.00 per month
- Road closure of West Humboldt Street and restriction of North Palmer for the Flu Pod on October 16, 2025
- Appointment of one individual to the Lander County Planning Commission
Lander County Board of Commissioners
The Lander County Board of Commissioners will discuss a bid award for a new fire station and EMS project. The board will also consider updates to business license fees and a liquor license for a business in Austin.
- Bid award for Lander County Fire Station / EMS Project with recommended award to United Construction for $18,417,150
- Resolution Number 2025-12 to update business license fee schedule and add a cannabis business license fee
- Liquor license application for Tyler Margason and The Owl Club at 86 Main Street, Austin
- Interlocal contract amendment with Nevada Medicaid and Department of Human Services not to exceed $1,530,425.10
- Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority (NNRDA) through December 31, 2030
Lander County Board of Commissioners
The Lander County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss road maintenance contracts, a renewable energy moratorium, and the acceptance of a donated mass casualty trailer. The board will also consider an opioid settlement agreement and an updated employment agreement for Bartolo Ramos.
- Bid award for 2025 Preventative Maintenance Project for Southern Lander County roads to Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc. for $1,387,925 (base bid)
- Resolution 2025-11 to extend the moratorium on renewable energy generation facilities for six months
- Opioid Settlement Agreement Exhibit K for Purdue bankruptcy and Sackler's settlement in the amount of $117,995.27
- Acceptance of a donated Mass Casualty Incident Trailer located at 545 West Humboldt Street
- Update to the employment agreement for Bartolo Ramos effective July 1, 2025
Lander County Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss setting tax rates for the 2025-26 period and approving a large insurance pool renewal. The meeting also includes decisions on a Stage 1 burn ban and potential funding for legal appeals regarding wild horse management.
- Resolution No. 2025-05 to levy 2025-26 tax rates
- Insurance renewal proposal from Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool for $556,146.41
- Up to $50,000 for litigation costs regarding Colvin & Son, LLC and Stone Cabin Ranch, LLC appeal
- 2025-2026 OPTE Grant for the Local Emergency Planning Commission in the amount of $32,000
- Possible implementation of a Stage 1 burn ban effective July 1, 2025
Lander County Board of Commissioners
The Lander County Board of Commissioners will consider a zone change for an RV park, approve several parcel maps, and purchase land for approximately $243,000. The board will also discuss liquor licenses, appointments, and road closures.
- Zone change to allow RV park on 14.68 acres
- Purchase of 24.77 acres for $243,000
- Contract with US Imaging for $89,206.25
- Renewal of Racetrack lease for $12 per year
- Temporary road closure for 4th of July parade