Esmeralda County, NV
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- Roads & infrastructure
- Contracts & procurement
- Water & utilities
- Permits & licensing
- Planning & zoning
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Public safety
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Municipal budget
Total revenue$25.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$11.8M (FY2023)
Taxes$2.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$809K (FY2023)
Spending per resident$15,879 (FY2023)
Recent meetings
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Esmeralda County LEPC
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM
County Liquor Board
Esmeralda County Liquor Board to weigh special event liquor license for Goldfield Historic Booze Walk
The Esmeralda County Liquor Board meets October 6th, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Esmeralda County Courthouse, 403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor, Goldfield, Nevada. The main action item is a request from Natalie Colunga, on behalf of The Goldfield Main Street Organization, for a special event liquor license for the Historic Booze Walk on October 10th, 2026, at the Colvin Town Square. The board will also consider approval of minutes from its August 18th, 2026 meeting, and will hold two public comment periods. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Special event liquor license request by Natalie Colunga for The Goldfield Main Street Organization for the Historic Booze Walk on October 10th, 2026, at the Colvin Town Square
- Approval of minutes from the August 18th, 2026 Esmeralda County Liquor Meeting
- Two public comment periods, discussion only, three-minute limit per person
- Meeting held at the Esmeralda County Courthouse, 403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor, Goldfield, Nevada
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY LIQUOR BOARD MEETING
October 6th, 2026
10:00 AM (when moved to recess to)
Esmeralda County Courthouse
Commission Chambers
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
*ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS HAVE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON*
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up
under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3.
*FOR POSSIBLE ACTION/DISCUSSION/DECISION: Natalie Colunga, on behalf of The
Goldfield Main Street Organization, is requesting a special event liquor license for the
Historic Booze Walk on October 10th, 2026, at the Colvin Town Square. (Sheriff Melendez)
4.
Approval of Minutes – August 18th, 2026 – Esmeralda County Liquor Meeting Minutes.
5.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up
under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
6.
*ADJOURNMENT:
Esmeralda County Board of Commissioner Meeting
Tuesday, October 6th, 2026, at 10:00am – 7:00pm
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Health Board
Esmeralda County Health Board to hear health officer update on clinic and Goldfield Health Fair
The Esmeralda County Health Board meets October 6th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at the Esmeralda County Courthouse in Goldfield. The board will hear a Health Officer update from Noah Walker on the Esmeralda County Clinic, the Goldfield Health Fair, and current public health updates, and will schedule its next meeting. It will also consider approving minutes from the September 1st, 2026 meeting. Two public comment periods are included; no action may be taken on matters raised there.
- Health Officer update from Noah Walker on the Esmeralda County Clinic, Goldfield Health Fair, and current public health updates (possible action)
- Decision on scheduling the next Health Board meeting (possible action)
- Approval of minutes from the September 1st, 2026 Health Board meeting
- Two public comment periods, discussion only, no action permitted
- Meeting accessible via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID 288 028 977 458) or by phone at 1(213) 204-1795
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY HEALTH BOARD
October 6th, 2026
10:00 A.M.
Esmeralda County Courthouse
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under
this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3.
*FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Health Officer Update – Esmeralda County
Clinic, Goldfield Health Fair, and Current Public Health Updates. (Noah Walker)
4.
*FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Schedule next Health Board Meeting. (Noah
Walker)
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 1st, 2026, Esmeralda County Health Board Meeting
Minutes.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under
this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
7.
*ADJOURNMENT:
NOTE: For those people unable to attend the meeting in person, following are the Microsoft Teams is
available:
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2026, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (PDT)
Microsoft Teams
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Passcode: iW4vJ4
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Esmeralda County to vote on $1.54M USDA grant for Silver Peak Road drainage project
The Esmeralda County Board of Commissioners, sitting also as the Board of Fire Commissioners and Board of Highway Commission, meets October 6th, 2026 in Goldfield to vote on a range of items including a $1,540,600 USDA Community Facilities Grant for the Silver Peak Road Drainage Mitigation Project, a $35,000 engineering agreement for Goldfield Clinic improvements, and a $7,842.03 software invoice. The agenda also includes approval of expenditures and prior meeting minutes, department updates, and closed sessions on labor negotiations and legal counsel. Several items concern county staffing and administration, including a resolution on Road Supervisor hiring authority and an amendment to the County Manager's employment agreement.
- USDA Community Facilities Grant of $1,540,600 with $513,662 county match for Silver Peak Road Drainage Mitigation Project
- Shaw Engineering agreement of $35,000 for Goldfield Clinic Facility Improvements, funded by RHT Flex Grant
- Multiforce Systems Fuel Force software agreement and invoice 825895 for $7,842.03
- Resolution defining administrative authority for County Management and Road Department oversight, plus County Manager employment agreement amendment
- Bailiff Joseph Bowman request for county credit card with $1,000 limit
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, BOARD
OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD OF HIGHWAY
COMMISSION
October 6th, 2026
Esmeralda County Courthouse
10:00 A.M.
Commission Chambers
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
*All Public Comments have a three-minute time limit per person*
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under
this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3.
*APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.
4.
*DISCUSSION/DECISION/APPROVAL: Rejected Vendor Bills from Auditor’s Office.
5.
*APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: August 4th, 2026 & August 18th, 2026, Esmeralda County
Board of County Commissioners, Board of Highway Commission and Fire Board Commission
Meeting Minutes & August 24th, 2026, Board of County Commissioners and Board of Highway
Commission Special Meeting, September 22nd, 2026 & September 29th, 2026, Board of County
Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes.
6.
UPDATE OF CURRENT AND FUTURE MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES OF:
Robert Glennen – District Attorney
Julian Melendez –Sheriff
DEM Coordinator – Paul Melendrez
Esmeralda County Fire District – Chief Jeffrey Bushnell
LaCinda Elgan – Clerk/Treasurer – In the packet
Kathy Keyes – Assessor – In the Packet
Vera Boyer – Auditor/Recorder
Danielle Johnson – J …
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Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM
County Special Meetings
County to award Goldfield clinic bid, approve grants, hire staff, buy ambulances
The Esmeralda County Commission will consider awarding a bid for Goldfield Wellness Clinic improvements, approve contracts for two rural health grants, and authorize hiring and purchases funded by the Rural Health Transformation Grant, including ambulances and emergency personnel.
- Award bid for Goldfield Wellness Clinic Facility improvements (PWPES 2026 502), funded by NVHA RHT IN226006 and CMS RHTCMS 5332074-01
- Approve contract with Great Basin College to administer Flex 15 RHT Grant for $24,929
- Approve agreement with Nevada Health Authority for Flex 15 Grant of $1,956,091
- Authorize purchase of 3 Dodge 4500 4x4 ambulances with $414,336 down payment
- Approve contract with Rural Medavac Alliance Inc. for paramedic coverage in Goldfield
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
September 29th, 2026
10:00 A.M.
Esmeralda County Courthouse
Commission Chambers
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up
under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3.
*FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Approval to award the bid for the
Goldfield Wellness Clinic Facility improvements PWPES 2026 502 with funding for award
from NVHA RHT IN226006 CMS RHTCMS 5332074-01 and authorize the chairman to sign
agreements and related documents thereto. (Cody Black and Joe Dunn)
4.
*FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Approve contract between Esmeralda
County and Great Basin College to administer the Flex 15 RHT Grant for $24,929. This
agreement will not become effective until GBC receives actual notice from County that
County has received disbursement of the Grant. The term of this agreement shall commence
on the effective date and shall terminate on November 30th, 2027, unless earlier terminated
in accordance with this agreement or extended by written amendment executed by both
parties. (County Manager Joe Dunn)
5.
*FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Approval to enter into an agreement with
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM
County Special Meetings
County to consider closing roads for GoldRush Off-Road race
The Esmeralda County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider two action items: opening bids for the Goldfield Wellness Clinic facility improvements and deciding whether to allow Legacy Racing to use and close county roads for the GoldRush Off-Road race. Public comment periods are also scheduled. No other substantive business is listed.
- Open and read bids for Goldfield Wellness Clinic improvements (PWP-ES-2026-502)
- Request to use and close ~70 miles of county roads for GoldRush Off-Road race (Oct 10, 2026, 317-mile route)
- Public comment periods (discussion only)
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
September 22nd, 2026
10:00 A.M.
Esmeralda County Courthouse
Commission Chambers
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up
under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3.
*FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: TIMED ITEM: 10:30 AM – Open and read
aloud bids received for the Goldfield Wellness Clinic Facility improvements PWP-ES-2026-
502; NVHA RHT IN226006, CMS Federal Grant RHTCMS5332074-01 No Action to be taken.
(Judge Danielle Johnson)
4.
*FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: GoldRush Off-Road race from Virginia City
to Tonopah held October 10th, 2026. The route this year is 317 miles long and will use about
70 miles of roads within Esmeralda County. Requesting permission to use and close county
roads for the safety of the general public and event participants. (Legacy Racing)
5.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up
under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
6.
*ADJOURNMENT:
NOTE: For those who cannot attend the meeting in person, the following Microsoft Teams is available:
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Tuesday, Septem …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
County to vote on $521,858 hospital MOU, insurance renewals, and more
The Esmeralda County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of administrative and financial actions, including approving expenditures, financial reports, and several contracts and agreements. Notable decisions include a $521,858 medical services MOU with White Pine County Hospital District, insurance policy renewals, and a resolution requesting prosecution in a specific case. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, job description revisions, and board appointments.
- Approve MOU with White Pine County Hospital District for medical services, $521,858
- Vote on 2026 renewal of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policies
- Resolution requesting Nevada AG to prosecute misdemeanor in Case #25LV00924
- Discuss and adopt facility use agreement for Fish Lake Valley Community Center at $125 per event
- Approve Grant Services Agreement with Great Basin College, not to exceed $52,475
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, BOARD
OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD OF HIGHWAY
COMMISSION
September 15th, 2026
Esmeralda County Courthouse
10:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
*ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS HAVE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON*
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under
this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3.
*APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.
4.
*DISCUSSION/DECISION/APPROVAL: Rejected Vendor Bills from Auditor’s Office.
5.
*FINANCIAL REPORTS
August 2026
Office
Amount
Date Submitted
Assessor
$24,342.79
9/1/2026
Clerk’s
$2,048.24
9/1/2026
Justice Court
$46,553.00
9/3/2026
Recorder
$
Sheriff’s
$154.00
9/3/2026
Tax Collector
$556,257.49 9/3/2026
GF Utilities
$55,931.54
9/4/2026
SP Utilities
$17,129.22
9/4/2026
Total
$702,416.25
6.
*TREASURER’S REPORT
7.
*AUDITOR’S REPORT
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*APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 4th, 2026, Esmeralda County Board of County
Commissioners, Board of Highway Commission and Fire Board Commission Meeting Minutes,
August 18th, 2026, Esmeralda County Board of County Commissioners, Board of Highway
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Health Board
Health Board to discuss Goldfield clinic renovation and provider transitions
The Esmeralda County Health Board will discuss updates regarding the rural clinic/RHT project. This includes the clinical-provider transition following William B. Ryrie and planning for the Goldfield clinic renovation. The board may also discuss grant coordination, budget revisions, and project timelines.
- Discussion/decision on Esmeralda County rural clinic/RHT project
- Clinical-provider transition following William B. Ryrie
- Goldfield clinic renovation and regulatory planning
- Possible scope, budget, and timeline revisions
- Approval of August 18th, 2026, meeting minutes
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY HEALTH BOARD
September 1st, 2026
10:00 A.M.
Esmeralda County Courthouse
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under
this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3.
*FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Discussion and informational update
regarding the Esmeralda County rural clinic/RHT project, including the clinical-provider
transition following William B. Ryrie; Goldfield clinic renovation and regulatory planning; grant
coordination; possible scope, budget, and timeline revisions; barriers; and next steps. (Noah
Walker)
4.
*FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Schedule next Health Board Meeting. (Noah
Walker)
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – August 18th, 2026 - Health Board Meeting Minutes.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under
this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
7.
*ADJOURNMENT:
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (PDT)
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Esmeralda County Board considers water plans, official salaries, and road agreements
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss water resource calculations, geothermal projects, and a potential 2% cost-of-living adjustment for elected officials. They will also consider an updated road maintenance agreement with Ioneer and various administrative approvals.
- Proposed 2% annual cost-of-living adjustment for elected officials
- Updated road maintenance agreement with Ioneer
- Review of Ordinance 241 regarding regional development funds
- Agreement with Shaw Engineering for water design service evaluation
- First Amendment to Water Service Agreement with Gemfield Resources LLC
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, BOARD
OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD OF HIGHWAY
COMMISSION
September 1st, 2026
Esmeralda County Courthouse
10:00 A.M.
Commission Chambers
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
*All Public Comments have a three-minute time limit per person*
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under
this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3.
*APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.
4.
*DISCUSSION/DECISION/APPROVAL: Rejected Vendor Bills from Auditor’s Office.
5.
*APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: None
6.
UPDATE OF CURRENT AND FUTURE MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES OF:
Robert Glennen – District Attorney
Julian Melendez –Sheriff
DEM Coordinator – Paul Melendrez
Esmeralda County Fire District – Chief Jeffrey Bushnell
LaCinda Elgan – Clerk/Treasurer – In the Packet
Kathy Keyes – Assessor – In the Packet
Vera Boyer – Auditor/Recorder
Danielle Johnson – Justice of the Peace
Adrian Roberts – Goldfield Utilities/Es. Co. Public Works Supervisor
Carl Shrider – Road Dept. Supervisor – In the Packet
Carl Shrider – Solid Waste Supervisor – In the Packet
Commissioners’ Administrative Assistant
Sylvia Rich – Public Administrator
Robert Glennen – Public Guardian
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM
County Special Meetings
Commissioners to vote on $1.39M Rural Health Transformation grant
The Esmeralda County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on August 24, 2026, to consider one substantive action item. The primary decision involves the approval of a Rural Health Transformation (RHT) grant totaling $1,394,698.00. The agenda also includes standard public comment periods, during which no official action can be taken on new topics.
- Discussion and approval of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Grant in the amount of $1,394,698.00
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
August 24th, 2026
10:00 A.M.
Esmeralda County Courthouse
Commission Chambers
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up
under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3.
*FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Discussion and approval of the Rural
Health Transformation (RHT) Grant in the amount of $1,394,698.00. (County Manager Joe
Dunn)
4.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up
under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
5.
*ADJOURNMENT:
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Monday, August 24th, 2026, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
County to weigh protesting two mining water applications
The Board of County Commissioners will consider whether to protest two mining-related water appropriation applications, approve several contracts and agreements, and discuss personnel matters including possible closed sessions. The agenda also includes routine financial reports, parcel map approvals, and updates on county projects.
- Consider protesting Point Mining and Milling application #95281 for 723.97 acre-feet from Lida Basin and Western One, LLC application #95233 for 645 acre-feet from Alkali Springs Basin
- Approve and sign road maintenance agreement with NV Energy for Greenlink West Transmission Project
- Approve First Amendment to AR Water Services Agreement with Gemfield Resources LLC
- Award bid for Silver Peak Road Permanent Repair Project (Re Bid #2) with federal funding
- Approve agreement with Shaw Engineering for Goldfield Wellness Center Renovation Project design
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, BOARD
OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD OF HIGHWAY
COMMISSION
August 18th, 2026
Esmeralda County Courthouse
10:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
*ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS HAVE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON*
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under
this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3.
*APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.
4.
*DISCUSSION/DECISION/APPROVAL: Rejected Vendor Bills from Auditor’s Office.
5.
*FINANCIAL REPORTS
July 2026
Office
Amount
Date Submitted
Assessor
$6,043.87
8/6/2026
Clerk’s
$827.84
7/30/2026
Justice Court
$47,901.50
8/5/2026
Recorder
$29,043.25
8/6/2026
Sheriff’s
$6,204.00
8/5/2026
Tax Collector
$225,585.30 7/30/2026
GF Utilities
$27,486.84
8/5/2026
SP Utilities
$22,430.11
8/5/2026
Total
$365,522.71
6.
*TREASURER’S REPORT
7.
*AUDITOR’S REPORT
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8.
*APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 21st, 2026, Esmeralda County Board of County Commissioners,
Board of Highway Commission and Esmeralda County Board of Fire Commission.
9.
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Health Board
Health Board to discuss rural clinic project after hospital withdrawal
The Esmeralda County Health Board will discuss and possibly take action on the rural clinic/RHT project, including the clinical-provider transition after Mount Grant General Hospital's withdrawal, Goldfield clinic renovation, grant coordination, and possible scope, budget, and timeline revisions. The board will also schedule its next meeting and approve the July 21st minutes. Public comment is limited to discussion only.
- Discussion of rural clinic/RHT project after Mount Grant General Hospital withdrawal
- Goldfield clinic renovation and regulatory planning
- Grant coordination and possible scope, budget, timeline revisions
- Schedule next Health Board meeting
- Approval of July 21st meeting minutes
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY HEALTH BOARD
August 18th, 2026
9:00 A.M.
Esmeralda County Courthouse
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under
this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3.
*FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Discussion and informational update
regarding the Esmeralda County rural clinic/RHT project, including the clinical-provider
transition following Mount Grant General Hospital’s withdrawal; Goldfield clinic renovation and
regulatory planning; grant coordination; possible scope, budget, and timeline revisions; barriers;
and next steps. (Noah Walker)
4.
*FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Schedule next Health Board Meeting. (Noah
Walker)
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 21st, Health Board Meeting Minutes.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under
this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
7.
*ADJOURNMENT:
NOTE: For those people unable to attend the meeting in person, following are the Microsoft Teams is
available:
Esmeralda County Health Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 18th, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (PDT)
Microsoft Teams
Join the meeting now
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM
County Liquor Board
Liquor board to decide on special event license for Gans 42 Poker Run
The Esmeralda County Liquor Board will consider a request by Natalie Colunga, on behalf of Goldfield Main Street, for a special event liquor license for the Gans 42 Poker Run, scheduled September 4-6, 2026. The board will also approve minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Special event liquor license request for Gans 42 Poker Run, Sept 4-6, 2026
- Approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY LIQUOR BOARD MEETING
August 18th, 2026
10:00 AM (when moved to recess to)
Esmeralda County Courthouse
Commission Chambers
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
*ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS HAVE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON*
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up
under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3.
*FOR POSSIBLE ACTION/DISCUSSION/DECISION: Natalie Colunga, on behalf of Goldfield
Main Street, requests a special event liquor license for the Gans 42 Poker Run from
September 4th through September 6th, 2026. (Sheriff Julian Melendez)
4.
Approval of Minutes – July 21st, 2026, Board of County Liquor Board Meeting Minutes.
5.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up
under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
6.
*ADJOURNMENT:
Esmeralda County Board of Commissioner Meeting
Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, at 10:00am – 7:00pm
Microsoft Teams
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 288 028 977 458
Passcode: iW4vJ4
Dial in by phone 1-213-204-1795
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Phone conference ID: 952 206 451#
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners consider $469,890 Goldfield transmission line and tank project
The Esmeralda County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure projects, water applications, and personnel matters. The body will decide on several contracts and the hiring of an Administrative Assistant.
- Possible approval of $469,890 agreement with Shaw Engineering for Goldfield Transmission Line and Tank Rehab Project
- Possible protest to Pilot Metal’s Inc. water applications 95133-95137 for 2,500 acre feet of water
- Opening of bids for the Silver Peak Road Permanent Repairs Project (RE BID #2)
- Possible approval of a contract not to exceed $2,000 with Knowink for voter database services
- Possible approval to accept the RHT Grant for the Goldfield Clinic
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, BOARD
OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD OF HIGHWAY
COMMISSION
August 4th, 2026
Esmeralda County Courthouse
10:00 A.M.
Commission Chambers
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
*All Public Comments have a three-minute time limit per person*
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under
this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3. *APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.
4. *DISCUSSION/DECISION/APPROVAL: Rejected Vendor Bills from Auditor’s Office.
5. *APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: July 7
th, 2026, Esmeralda County Board of
Commissioners, Board of Fire Commissioners and Board of Highway Commission Meeting
Minutes.
6. UPDATE OF CURRENT AND FUTURE MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES OF:
Robert Glennen – District Attorney
Julian Melendez –Sheriff
DEM Coordinator – Paul Melendrez
Esmeralda County Fire District – Chief Jeffrey Bushnell
LaCinda Elgan – Clerk/Treasurer – In the Packet
Kathy Keyes – Assessor – In the Packet
Vera Boyer – Auditor/Recorder
Danielle Johnson – Justice of the Peace
Adrian Roberts – Goldfield Utilities/Es. Co. Public Works Supervisor
Carl Shrider – Road Dept. Supervisor – In the Packet
Carl Shrider – Solid Waste Supervisor – In the Packet
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Esmeralda County LEPC
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM
County Liquor Board
Liquor Board to consider Goldfield Days special event license
The Esmeralda County Liquor Board will meet to discuss a special event liquor license request for Goldfield Days. The board will also review minutes from a previous meeting.
- Consider special event liquor license for Goldfield Days
- Review July 7, 2026 Board of County Liquor Board minutes
- Public comment period with three-minute limit per person
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY LIQUOR BOARD MEETING
July 21st, 2026
10:00 AM (when moved to recess to)
Esmeralda County Courthouse
Commission Chambers
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
*ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS HAVE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON*
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up
under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3. *FOR POSSIBLE ACTION/DISCUSSION/DECISION: Natalie Colunga, on behalf of the Goldfield
Main Street Organization, is requesting a Special Event Liquor License for Goldfield Days
from July 31st August 1
st, 2026, at the Colvin Town Square. (Sheriff Julian Melendez)
4. Approval of Minutes – July 7th, 2026, Board of County Liquor Board Meeting Minutes.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up
under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
6. *ADJOURNMENT:
Esmeralda County Board of Commissioner Meeting
Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, at 10:00am – 7:00pm
Microsoft Teams
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 288 028 977 458
Passcode: iW4vJ4
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Health Board
Health Board to hear from new physician Dr. Namkung
The Esmeralda County Health Board will consider approving July 7 meeting minutes, receive an update from the Health Officer, and hear a presentation from Dr. Namkung on services he can provide. The board will also schedule its next meeting. Public comment is invited at two points during the meeting.
- Approval of July 7, 2026 Health Board meeting minutes
- Health Officer and Board of Health update (Noah Walker)
- Introduction of Dr. Namkung and presentation on services he can provide
- Scheduling of next Health Board meeting
- Two public comment periods (discussion only)
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY HEALTH BOARD
July 21st, 2026
9:00 A.M.
Esmeralda County Courthouse
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under
this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 7th, 2026, Health Board Meeting Minutes.
4. *FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Health Officer and Board of Health update.
(Noah Walker)
5. *FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Introduction of Dr. Namkung. Presentation on
services he can provide. (Noah Walker)
6. *FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Schedule next Health Board meeting.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under
this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
8. *ADJOURNMENT:
NOTE: For those people unable to attend the meeting in person, following are the Microsoft Teams is
available:
Esmeralda County Health Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (PDT)
Microsoft Teams
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 288 028 977 458
Passcode: iW4vJ4
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Telephone # 1(213) 204-1795
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Century Lithium proposes new mining operation west of Goldfield; board to hear details
The Board will hear a presentation from Century Lithium on a proposed new mine west of Goldfield and decide on action items including mining exploration leases, road maintenance agreements, expenditures, personnel step-and-grade changes, and grant applications. The agenda also includes routine financial reports and updates from commissioners.
- Century Lithium presents plans for new lithium mine west of Goldfield adjacent to Silver Peak Mine (item 11).
- Centerra Gold proposes to lease or permit exploration on seven county-owned patented mining claims (item 14).
- Reimburse Goldfield Chamber up to $800 for Goldfield Day port-a-potties and wash stations from Festival Fund (item 13).
- Purchase two roll-off dumpsters for Solid Waste not to exceed $24,000 from General Capital Project Fund (item 17).
- Approve step-and-grade adjustments for Justice Court, Dispatch, and District Attorney's Office (item 16).
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE
ESMERALDA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, BOARD
OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD OF HIGHWAY
COMMISSION
July 21st, 2026
Esmeralda County Courthouse
10:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers
403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor
Goldfield, Nevada
*ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS HAVE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON*
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under
this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.)
3. *APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.
4. *DISCUSSION/DECISION/APPROVAL: Rejected Vendor Bills from Auditor’s Office.
5. *FINANCIAL REPORTS
June 2026
Office Amount Date Submitted
Assessor $717.47 7/2/2026
Clerk’s $683.71 6/30/2026
Justice Court $40,319.00 7/8/2026
Recorder – June $24,641.90 07/13/2026
Sheriff’s $1,312.00 7/9/2026
Tax Collector $49,593.98 6/30/2026
GF Utilities $12,974.02 6/30/2026
SP Utilities $7,607.12 6/30/2026
Total $137,849.20
6. *TREASURER’S REPORT
7. *AUDITOR’S REPORT
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8. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 16th, 2026, Board of County Commissioners and Board of
Highway Commission and Fire Board Meeting Minutes; June 18th, 2026, Esmeralda County
Special Meeting Minutes; June 29th, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes and July 7th, 2026,
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🌐 County-level context (Esmeralda County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments15 (192 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,635/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy17.0% (low numeracy 28% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$25.5M
Annual budget
$809K
Debt outstanding
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$25.5M
Spending$11.8M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$809K
Debt-to-revenue0.03×
Debt-load index33 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.