Storey County public meetings in 2025

Notices of Possible Quorum

The Storey County Board of Commissioners posted a notice of a possible quorum for the Regional Transportation Commission’s public information meeting on the NorthEast Connector. The meeting is set for Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Red Hawk Golf Course Events Center, 6600 N Wingfield Pkwy, Sparks, NV. The notice was posted at the Storey County Courthouse and three fire departments by Dec 11, 2025, and certified by Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Moorehead.

• Public information meeting on the NorthEast Connector (RTC) – Dec 17, 2025, 4‑7 p.m., Red Hawk Golf Course Events Center
• Notice posted at Storey County Courthouse, Virginia City Fire Department, Virginia City Highlands Fire Department, and Lockwood Fire Department
• Certification by Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Moorehead

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of items, including financial statements, policy updates, and several infrastructure projects. Notable actions include a possible $250,000 emergency radio communications tower, an $88,400 door and window refurbishment, and adoption of updated building and fire codes. The board will also review a special use permit for a childcare facility at the Lockwood Community & Senior Center and a $12,500 membership payment to the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada.

• $250,000 emergency radio communications tower near the Virginia City Public Works shop (up to $250,000, FY 2026 Capital Project Fund).
• $88,400 contract to refurbish 12 entry doors and 5 south‑side windows at Piper's Oprea House.
• $12,500 annual membership payment to the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN).
• Special Use Permit (File 2025-065) to open a childcare facility at 800 Peri Ranch Road, Lockwood (APN 004-121-27).
• Resolution No. 25-809 adopting 2024 International Building, Fire, Energy, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes.

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the November 18 minutes, both unanimously. It also approved the consent agenda items, the $19,040.06 interlocal public‑health funding agreement, and the audited financial statements for the year ending June 30 2025. In addition, the Board approved a letter of support for Virginia City Main Street grant applications and granted a Special Use Permit for a childcare facility at 800 Peri Ranch Road, Lockwood.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (business licenses and policies) (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal public‑health funding agreement ($19,040.06) (unanimous)
• Approved audited financial statements for FY 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved County letter of support for Virginia City Main Street grant projects (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit (2025-065) for childcare facility at 800 Peri Ranch Road (unanimous)

Notices of Possible Quorum

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will hold a Lockwood Flood Evacuation Drill on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 7 AM to 2 PM. The drill will take place at the Lockwood Senior Community Center, 800 Peri Road, Lockwood, NV. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the notice serves to inform the public of the possible quorum and drill details.

• Lockwood Flood Evacuation Drill scheduled for Dec 13, 2025, 7 AM–2 PM
• Location: Lockwood Senior Community Center, 800 Peri Road, Lockwood, NV
• Hosted by Storey County Emergency Management
• Notice posted at Storey County Courthouse and fire departments by Dec 11, 2025

Notices of Possible Quorum

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Storey County Board of Commissioners may be present at a holiday party. No official government business is scheduled for decision or discussion.

• Holiday Party: Holiday on the Hill at Piper’s Opera House, 12 B Street, Virginia City

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners posted a notice of a possible quorum. It also announced a topping‑off event for the Vantage Data Center Campus at 1211 USA Parkway, McCarran, NV, scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The notice was posted at the Storey County Courthouse and the Virginia City, Virginia City Highlands, and Lockwood fire departments on or before December 5, 2025.

• Notice of possible quorum posted at Storey County Courthouse and three fire departments
• Topping‑off event for Vantage Data Center Campus at 1211 USA Parkway, McCarran, NV
• Event scheduled Thursday, December 11, 2025, 9:00 am–11:00 am

Notices of Possible Quorum

This document is a notice of a possible quorum for the Storey County Board of Commissioners. The members may be present at a topping-off event for the Vantage Data Center Campus on December 11, 2025.

• Vantage Data Center Campus topping-off event at 1211 USA Parkway, McCarran, NV

Planning Commission

The Storey County Planning Commission will discuss and possibly act on a Special Use Permit to open a childcare facility at the Lockwood Community & Senior Center (800 Peri Ranch Road, Lockwood). It will also review a Special Use Permit for a 60‑foot, two‑sided billboard on an I2 Heavy Industrial parcel (APN 004-101-02) near Interstate 80. A zone text amendment to allow billboards in the I2 district will be considered, and the commission will set the date for its next meeting.

• Special Use Permit 2025-065: childcare facility at 800 Peri Ranch Road, Lockwood (APN 004-121-27)
• Special Use Permit 2025-058: 60‑ft, 2‑sided billboard on APN 004-101-02 adjacent to I‑80
• Zone Text Amendment (File 2025-057, Bill No. 145, Ord No. 25-333) to allow billboards in I2 Heavy Industrial zone
• Determination of the next Planning Commission meeting date
• Approval of agenda and minutes for the current meeting

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. It voted to approve Special Use Permit 2025-065, allowing the Community Chest to open a childcare facility at the Lockwood Community & Senior Center. The next planning commission meeting was set for January 15, 2025. All motions carried with six affirmative votes.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from November 6, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit 2025-065 for childcare facility at 800 Peri Ranch Road (6-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 15, 2025 (6-0)

Notices of Possible Quorum

The Storey County Board of Commissioners posted a notice of a possible quorum for a meeting to hold Edawn's Second Annual Celebration of Business & Industry in Northern Nevada on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The event will be at Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, Tuscany Ballroom, 2707 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89502. Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Moorehead certified the posting, which was placed at the Storey County Courthouse and three fire departments by October 23, 2025. No decisions or actions are indicated in the agenda.

• Event: Edawn's Second Annual Celebration of Business & Industry
• Date & Time: Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, Tuscany Ballroom, 2707 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89502
• Certification: Michelle Moorehead, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
• Posting sites: Storey County Courthouse, Virginia City Fire Department, Virginia City Highlands Fire Department, Lockwood Fire Department

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the second reading of Bill 145, Ordinance 25-333, which would permit billboards in the I2 Heavy Industrial zone with a special use permit. They will also consider Bill 146, Ordinance 25-334, to adopt the 2024 International Codes for building, fire, and related standards. Additional items include resolutions to designate three minor county roads and approval of claims totaling $22,601,880.13.

• Ordinance 25-333 (Bill 145) – amendment to allow billboards in I2 Heavy Industrial zone with special use permit
• Ordinance 25-334 (Bill 146) – adoption of 2024 International Codes for Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and related standards
• Resolution 25-806 – designation of County Road No. 910240 as a minor county public road
• Resolution 25-807 – designation of County Road No. 910245 as a minor county public road
• Approval of claims for the amount of $22,601,880.13

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the October 21 and November 4 meetings, and the consent agenda that included $22,601,880.13 in claims. They also unanimously approved the second reading of Bill 145, allowing billboards in the I2 Heavy Industrial zone, and the second reading of Bill 146, adopting the 2024 International Building and Safety Codes. Finally, the board directed staff to investigate Nevada SB7 and coordinate with NACO.

• Approved agenda with item order change (unanimous)
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including $22,601,880.13 in claims (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Bill 145 – billboard ordinance for I2 zone (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Bill 146 – adoption of 2024 International Codes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to investigate SB7 and coordinate with NACO (unanimous)
• Approved first‑reading business licenses for listed contractors (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a donation of land for cemetery expansion, updating building and fire codes, and installing a new fire alarm system. The board will also discuss the future use of Piper's Opera House and a temporary traffic signal agreement.

• Donation of land for Silver Terrace Cemeteries expansion
• Fire alarm system installation at 1705 Peru Drive (up to $28,702)
• Temporary traffic signal agreement at USA Parkway-Waltham Way (up to $25,000)
• Adoption of 2024 International Building and Fire Codes
• Billboard zoning ordinance first reading

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda covering multiple business license applications. They also unanimously approved a donation agreement with Consolidated Virginia Mining Company to receive surface rights for cemetery expansion. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda for business licenses (unanimous)
• Approved donation agreement for cemetery land expansion (unanimous)

Notices of Possible Quorum

The Storey County Board of Commissioners posted a notice of a possible quorum meeting on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S Virginia Street, Reno, NV, and will feature the NNDA Business Edge 2025 Economic Round Up titled “The Future of Rural Nevada: Bridging Gaps, Building Opportunities.” No specific agenda items or decisions are listed; the notice also records the locations where the posting was posted.

• Possible quorum notice for a Board of Commissioners meeting
• Event: NNDA – The Business Edge 2025 Economic Round Up, “The Future of Rural Nevada: Bridging Gaps, Building Opportunities”
• Date and time: Friday, Nov 14, 2025, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Location: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502
• Posting locations: Storey County Courthouse; Virginia City Fire Department; Virginia City Highlands Fire Department; Lockwood Fire Department

Planning Commission

The Storey County Planning Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss a text amendment to allow billboards in heavy industrial zones. The body will also consider a specific special use permit for a 60-foot billboard near Interstate 80.

• Zone Text Amendment (File 2025-057) to allow billboards in I2 Heavy Industrial zone
• Special Use Permit (File 2025-058) for 60-foot billboard near Interstate 80
• Approval of August 21, 2025, meeting minutes
• Approval of September 4, 2025, meeting minutes
• Annual Special Use Permit update from Comstock Mining, LLC

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 21 and September 4, 2025. It adopted Bill No. 145 (Ordinance 25‑333) amending the zoning code to permit billboards in the I2 Heavy Industrial district with a special‑use permit. The commission also approved Special Use Permit 2025‑058 for a 60‑foot, two‑sided billboard on APN 004‑101‑02 in McCarran.

• Approved agenda for Nov 6, 2025 (6‑aye)
• Approved minutes for Aug 21, 2025 (6‑aye)
• Approved minutes for Sep 4, 2025 (6‑aye)
• Approved Bill No. 145 Ordinance 25‑333 zoning amendment to allow billboards in I2 Heavy Industrial (6‑aye)
• Approved Special Use Permit 2025‑058 for 60‑ft billboard at APN 004‑101‑02 (6‑aye)

Notices of Possible Quorum

The Storey County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to attend an exclusive luncheon hosted by EDAWN. The meeting is a possible quorum and will take place at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.

• Possible quorum at EDAWN luncheon
• Location: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
• Date: November 6, 2025
• Locations posted: Courthouse, Fire Departments

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will consider approving claims totaling $14.5 million, a donation for motorcycle units, and business license readings. The board will also discuss resolutions regarding public access to the Interstate 80-Patrick Interchange.

• Approval of claims for $14,519,294.58
• Donation of $30,000 for Sheriff's motorcycle units
• Consideration of $94,000 for park facility improvements
• Discussion of resolutions for Interstate 80-Patrick Interchange access
• Approval of business license first and second readings

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the October 7 minutes. It also approved the consent agenda, which included first‑reading business licenses, $14,519,294.58 in claims, and a $384.09 tax correction for Crown Credit Company. A settlement with former sheriff’s office employee Rebecca Parsons was approved, and the Board authorized a $6,999,524 payment to Tahoe Reno Industrial Center as part of the TRI public‑private partnership.

• Approved today’s agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: business license first readings for 12 entities (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $14,519,294.58 (unanimous)
• Approved $384.09 tax correction for Crown Credit Company (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement with Rebecca Parsons (unanimous)
• Approved TRI PPP schedule and $6,999,524 payment to Tahoe Reno Industrial Center (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will adopt Resolution 25‑805, which expresses full support for keeping public vehicular access open at the Interstate 80‑Patrick Interchange and for short‑ and long‑term upgrades such as signals, signage, and lighting. The resolution also opposes any proposal to close or substantially restrict the interchange and pledges county assistance for traffic‑signal installation on USA Parkway. The board commits to work with state and regional partners on traffic‑flow studies and to urge state and federal agencies to prioritize related transportation projects.

• Support for maintaining free and open public vehicular access to the Interstate 80‑Patrick Interchange
• Support for short‑term and long‑term upgrades (signals, meters, signage, lighting, intelligence systems) at the Patrick and USA Parkway Interchange
• County pledge to help fund installation of traffic signals on USA Parkway to reduce loads on Waltham Way and the Patrick Interchange
• Commitment to engage with state officials to evaluate traffic flows on USA Parkway, the Patrick Interchange, and related roads
• Urging state and federal transportation agencies to prioritize the Patrick Interchange project in their improvement programs

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will consider the County’s Title VI Nondiscrimination Plan for FY 2025‑2026. The agenda includes the plan’s policy statement, staffing arrangement, complaint procedures, and annual certification required by USDOT funding. The Board may adopt the plan and related attachments presented by the Public Works department.

• Review and adopt the Title VI Policy Statement (Attachment B)
• Approve the annual Title VI certification and assurance submitted to NDOT (Attachment A)
• Confirm the Administrative Officer’s role as Title VI Coordinator
• Examine the Title VI complaint procedures (Attachment D)
• Discuss compliance training requirements (Attachment H)

Notices of Possible Quorum

The Storey County Board of Commissioners posted a notice of possible quorum for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Lockwood Senior Community Center. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 800 Peri Ranch Rd, Lockwood, NV. Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Moorehead certified the posting, which was placed at the Storey County Courthouse and three fire department locations. No decisions or votes are being taken at this meeting.

• Ribbon cutting ceremony for Lockwood Senior Community Center, 800 Peri Ranch Rd, Lockwood, NV, Oct 29 2025, 3‑6 PM
• Notice of possible quorum certified by Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Moorehead
• Posting locations: Storey County Courthouse, Virginia City Fire Department, Virginia City Highlands Fire Department, Lockwood Fire Department

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, and address a consent agenda of business license first readings and tax corrections. It will consider a cloud migration contract with Hyland/Naviant costing up to $147,000, a grant of easement to NV Energy at 8665 USA Pkwy, and resolutions establishing grade and salary ranges for appointed officials. Additional items include a boiler purchase for Piper's Opera House (up to $85,000) and a $5,000 payment to the Northern Nevada Development Authority.

• Hyland/Naviant cloud migration agreement, cost not to exceed $147,000
• Grant of easement to NV Energy for facilities at 8665 USA Pkwy, McCarran
• Resolution No. 25-802 establishing grade and salary ranges for appointed officials
• Purchase and installation of a new boiler for Piper's Opera House, up to $85,000
• Payment of $5,000 for the county’s annual membership to the Northern Nevada Development Authority

Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the September 16 minutes unanimously. The consent agenda, including dozens of business license applications and tax corrections, also passed unanimously. A motion to begin a 15‑day recruitment process for the vacant Justice of the Peace position was rejected.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved September 16 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including all listed business license applications and tax corrections (unanimous)
• Motion to start Justice of the Peace vacancy recruitment process died

Notices of Possible Quorum

This notice announces a possible quorum of the Storey County Board of Commissioners. The members may be present at a NAIOP Northern Nevada Chapter Data Center Forum on October 16, 2025.

• Attendance at NAIOP Data Center Forum at Atlantis Resort Casino

Notices of Possible Quorum

The Storey County Board of Commissioners posted a notice of a possible quorum for a donation ceremony. The ceremony, titled Edgecore Digital Infrastructure Donation, is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Virginia City Baseball Field, 106 Carson St., Virginia City, NV. The notice was certified by Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Moorehead and posted at the county courthouse and several fire departments by October 9, 2025.

• Edgecore Digital Infrastructure Donation ceremony – Oct 15, 2025, 3 PM, Virginia City Baseball Field (106 Carson St.)
• Notice certified by Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Moorehead
• Posting locations: Storey County Courthouse, Virginia City Fire Department, Virginia City Highlands Fire Department, Lockwood Fire Department

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The committee approved the July 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. It also approved the agenda for the October 2025 meeting, again with unanimous support. No other actions were voted on; the remaining items were discussion only.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of resolutions and contracts, including designating three minor public roads, adjusting employee grades, and approving a $30,000 donation to the sheriff’s office. They will also discuss a budget increase for a new service truck, a $10,000 park gazebo grant, and contingent land purchase offers for parcels surrounding the Gold Hill Depot. Additional items include approval of over $13.3 million in claims and service orders for water and sewer projects.

• Approval of claims totaling $13,350,696.83 (Consent Agenda Item II)
• Public hearing and possible approval of Resolutions 25-798, 25-799, and 25-800 to designate minor county roads
• Budget increase from $150,000 to $200,000 for a 2024 model Ram 5500 service truck
• $10,000 community project funding to Lockwood residents for a gazebo at Louise Peri Park
• Contingent land offers for Gold Hill Depot parcels: $44,000, $28,500, $28,500, $33,000, $26,500, $26,500 plus $1,340 per parcel title and escrow fees

The Board approved the meeting agenda, continuing Item #35 to the Oct. 21 meeting. It also approved the minutes from the August 19 and September 2 meetings. Resolution No. 25‑801 honoring Netty Strong for 10 years of service was adopted. The consent agenda was approved, including first‑reading approvals for multiple business licenses and payment of $13,350,696.83 in claims, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda with Item #35 continuance to Oct. 21 (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑801 honoring Netty Strong (unanimous)
• Approved first‑reading business license applications for 19 entities (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $13,350,696.83 (unanimous)

Notices of Possible Quorum

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Storey County Board of Commissioners may be present at the 2025 NACO Annual Conference. No official business or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

Notices of Possible Quorum

The Storey County Board of Commissioners posted a notice of a possible quorum for the Edgecore Data Center topping off event. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 3000 USA Parkway, McCarran, NV 89434. No decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Notice of possible quorum for Edgecore Data Center topping off event, 3000 USA Parkway, McCarran, NV, Sep 18, 2025, 11 AM‑1 PM

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the meeting agenda, minutes from July and August, and business license first and second readings. The board will also discuss a $11,498 sewer camera system purchase and a $12,100 air conditioner.

• Approval of July and August 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of business license first and second readings
• Purchase of sewer camera system for $11,498
• Approval of air conditioner for $12,100
• Discussion of 345 kV power line Special Use Permit

The Board approved the agenda and the minutes from the July 15 and August 5 meetings. It also approved the consent agenda for business license first readings, a first‑reading on‑sale liquor license for Maddy’s Place LLC, a budget request for new sewer inspection equipment, an amendment to the interlocal Medicaid contract, and a special use permit for a 6‑mile 345 kV transmission line. All motions passed unanimously except the agenda and minutes approvals, which passed 2‑0.

• Approved agenda for Sept 16, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from July 15, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from August 5, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda for business license first readings (2-0)
• Approved first reading for on‑sale liquor license, Jennifer Stoops, Maddy’s Place LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $11,498 budget for sewer camera and locator kit (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to interlocal contract for Medicaid County Match Program (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit 2025-051 for a 6‑mile 345 kV power line (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved its agenda for the September 4 meeting with a 4‑aye vote. It then approved Special Use Permit 2025-051 to construct a 6‑mile, 345 kV transmission line, also by a 4‑aye vote. The commission also approved Special Use Permit 2025-052 for a 128‑sq‑ft, 16‑ft tall non‑illuminated sign, again with a 4‑aye vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (aye=4)
• Approved Special Use Permit 2025-051 for 6‑mile 345 kV transmission line (aye=4)
• Approved Special Use Permit 2025-052 for 128‑sq‑ft, 16‑ft sign (aye=4)
• No action on scheduling the next planning commission meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the meeting agenda after removing Item #23, with a unanimous vote. The minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The consent agenda, including business‑license first readings and $8,073,362.48 in claims, passed unanimously. The Board then closed the public hearing and unanimously adopted Resolutions 25-791, 25-792, and 25-793, designating three unnamed roads as minor county roads.

• Approved agenda with Item #23 removed (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (business licenses & $8,073,362.48 claims) (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Resolutions 25-791 to 25-794 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-791 designating County Road 910200 as a minor county road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-792 designating County Road 910215 as a minor county road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-793 designating County Road 910220 (three segments) as a minor county road (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the agenda for the August 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. Commissioners voted to hold the next meeting on September 4, 2025 at the Storey County Courthouse. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda for Aug 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved minutes for July 17, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved next meeting date: Sep 4, 2025 at Storey County Courthouse (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners voted 2-0 to fill the upcoming Justice of the Peace vacancy by appointment. They also unanimously approved a $50,000 donation from EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure and authorized the Sheriff’s Office to purchase a $54,968.25 grant‑funded pickup truck. Earlier agenda items, minutes, and the consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved today’s agenda with Item #26 removed (unanimous)
• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda business license first readings (unanimous)
• Selected appointment option to fill Justice of the Peace vacancy (2-0)
• Accepted $50,000 EdgeCore donation and authorized purchase of SAR truck (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of OHV grant‑funded pickup truck for $54,968.25 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board moved the agenda item on Item #26 to the August 19 meeting and approved the June 17 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It approved the consent agenda, including first‑read business licenses and $4,905,180.29 in claims, unanimously. A resolution honoring a 20‑year employee was adopted, and the public hearing on four RS277 road resolutions was closed. Finally, Resolution 25‑782 designating Unnamed Road as a minor county road was adopted unanimously.

• Moved agenda Item #26 to Aug. 19 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: business license first readings and $4,905,180.29 claims (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑789 honoring 20‑year employee (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Resolutions 25‑782‑25‑785 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑782 designating County Road 910065 as minor county road (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved its July 17 agenda and the June 5 meeting minutes. It voted 5‑1 to approve Special Use Permit 2025‑038 for outdoor storage of building materials, vehicles, trailers and heavy equipment at 655 Six Mile Canyon Road, APN 001‑311‑02, with required conditions. The commission also set the next meeting for August 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved agenda for July 17, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes for June 5, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Special Use Permit 2025‑038 for outdoor storage at 655 Six Mile Canyon Rd (5‑1)
• Approved next planning commission meeting on August 7, 2025 (6‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the agenda after removing Items #15 and #25, and ratified the minutes from the May 20 and June 3 meetings. It also approved the consent agenda covering multiple business licenses, personnel policy revisions, indigent policies, and a Justice Court report. The commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2025‑786, transferring the county’s 2025 private activity bond volume cap to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority for affordable‑housing assistance. Additional unanimous actions included authorizing a $10,000‑per‑month lobbying contract with Silver State Government Relations, a boundary‑line adjustment to convey land to the Storey County School District, and a no‑cost lease for Community Chest to provide domestic‑violence services.

• Approved agenda with removal of Items #15 and #25 – unanimous
• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda (business licenses, personnel policies, indigent policies, Justice Court report) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑786 transferring 2025 private activity bond volume cap to Nevada Rural Housing Authority – unanimous
• Authorized $10,000/month lobbying contract with Silver State Government Relations (July 1 2025–June 30 2026) – unanimous
• Approved boundary line adjustment to convey land to Storey County School District – unanimous
• Approved no‑cost lease agreement with Community Chest Inc. for domestic‑violence counseling space – unanimous

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The committee unanimously approved the April 2025 meeting minutes and the July 2025 agenda. It also approved two grants: one for the sheriff and a $32,000 hazmat response grant for the fire district. The next meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2025 to plan a hazmat exercise.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved grant for sheriff (unanimous)
• Approved $32,000 hazmat response grant for fire district (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the meeting agenda with Item #20 moved to the July 15 agenda. It adopted the consent agenda, which included first‑reading business licenses, $9,863,117.36 in claims, and travel for Commissioner Mitchell. The Carson River Floodplain Management Plan (2025 update) was re‑adopted, and the 2025‑2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement was approved. A FY26 COLA adjustment was also approved to offset PERS contribution changes.

• Approved today’s agenda with Item #20 moved to July 15 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: business license first readings, $9,863,117.36 claims, and Commissioner Mitchell travel (unanimous)
• Re‑adopted the 2025 Carson River Floodplain Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved the 2025‑2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Storey County and AFSCME Local 4041 (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 COLA adjustment to 1.375% (total COLA 4.375%) for sheriff’s employees (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the May 6 and May 13 minutes, and a consent agenda that included dozens of business licenses and a new unanticipated revenue policy. They also unanimously approved the Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool renewal, the abandonment of portions of G, H, and Sutton Streets in Virginia City, and a variance allowing a 0‑foot front‑yard setback at 321 South D Street.

• Approved June 17 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with business licenses and unanticipated revenue policy (2-0)
• Approved Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool renewal with $25,000 deductible (unanimous)
• Approved abandonment of G, H, and Sutton Street rights‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 0‑foot front yard setback at 321 South D Street (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda for June 5 2025 by unanimous vote. They also approved the minutes from the May 1 2025 meeting, again unanimously.

• Approved agenda for June 5, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved minutes for May 1, 2025 (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 1 and April 15 meetings. They unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included first‑reading business licenses and $5,572,232.25 in claims. The board voted 2‑0 to approve an $81,100 professional services contract with J‑U‑B Engineering for Phase I of the TRI Center drainage analysis. They also voted 2‑0 to approve a purchase agreement with Dominion Voting Systems for ballot‑marking devices up to $21,404.50.

• Approved June 3 agenda (2‑0)
• Approved April 1 minutes (2‑0)
• Approved April 15 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda – business licenses and $5,572,232.25 claims (unanimously)
• Approved J‑U‑B Engineering drainage analysis contract, up to $81,100 (2‑0)
• Approved Dominion Voting Systems ballot‑marking devices purchase, up to $21,404.50 (2‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda (with Item #12 removed) and the consent agenda for multiple business license applications, both unanimously. They also approved a two‑year contract addendum with The Porter Group for $144,000 per year, and a letter supporting the Northern Nevada Development Authority to the Governor. The Road Abandonment File item was continued to the June 17 meeting, and the 2025‑2026 County Final Budget was adopted unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda with Item #12 removed (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda for business license first readings (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum with The Porter Group, $144,000 annually for two years (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Governor supporting NNDA continuation (unanimous)
• Continued Road Abandonment File agenda item to June 17 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Storey County 2025‑2026 Final Budget (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the special meeting agenda by unanimous vote. It then declared support for the Governor’s Office of Economic Development amendment to Senate Bill 69 and instructed staff and lobbyists to move forward with that amendment. Finally, the Board authorized staff and lobbyists to continue supporting Senate Bill 461 with a flexible position as the bill develops.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Declared support for GOED amendment to SB69 and instructed staff/lobbyists to pursue it (unanimous)
• Authorized staff and lobbyists to continue supporting SB461 with a flexible stance (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, continuing item #29 to the June 17 meeting. They also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included first‑reading business licenses, the Treasurer’s affidavit, and claims totaling $9,137,729.66. Finally, the board unanimously acknowledged three water‑diversion applications (94165T, 94166T, 94167T) for temporary wildlife return‑flow purposes.

• Approved today’s agenda and continued item #29 to June 17 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including business license first readings (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s affidavit of mailing past‑due notice (unanimous)
• Approved claims in the amount of $9,137,729.66 (unanimous)
• Acknowledged Application 94165T for temporary wildlife return flow (unanimous)
• Acknowledged Application 94166T for temporary wildlife return flow (unanimous)
• Acknowledged Application 94167T for temporary wildlife return flow (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 3 minutes. It voted to continue discussion of the G‑Street, H‑Street and Sutton‑Street road abandonment to the next meeting. It also approved Special Use Permit 2025‑035 to construct two segments of a 10.4‑mile 345 kV power line outside the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center transmission corridor.

• Approved agenda for May 1, 2025 (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Approved minutes for April 3, 2025 (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Continued road abandonment file 2025‑015 to next meeting (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Approved Special Use Permit 2025‑035 for power line construction (approval recorded, vote tally not specified)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 3 minutes. It voted to continue discussion of the G‑Street, H‑Street and Sutton‑Street road abandonment to the next meeting. It also approved Special Use Permit 2025‑035 to construct two segments of a 10.4‑mile 345 kV transmission line outside the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center.

• Approved meeting agenda (7‑aye, unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (7‑aye, unanimous)
• Continued Road Abandonment File 2025‑015 to next meeting (7‑aye, unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit 2025‑035 for power line construction

Board of Commissioners

The board unanimously approved the 2025‑2026 Storey County tentative budget, the water & sewer tentative budget, and the fire district tentative budget for submission to the Nevada Department of Taxation. They also approved a special‑use permit for a solar field at 875 Innovation Way, the employee health benefits renewal, and the amendment to the Nevada Opioid Recoveries agreement. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 2025‑2026 Storey County tentative budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Storey County Water & Sewer tentative budgets (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Storey County Fire District tentative budget (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit 2025‑022 for solar field at 875 Innovation Way (unanimous)
• Approved execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Nevada Opioid Recoveries agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Storey County employee health benefits plan renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Consent agenda items including business licenses, claims of $7,469,064.53, and investment policy update (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes for the March 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Storey County Local Emergency Planning Committee unanimously approved the January 2025 meeting minutes and the April 2025 agenda. It also approved the OPTE and UWS grant applications to the SERC. Finally, the committee adopted the revised 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved OPTE grant application to SERC (unanimous)
• Approved UWS grant application to SERC (unanimous)
• Approved Storey County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the agenda and minutes for prior meetings, all by unanimous vote. It also approved Special Use Permit 2025-022 to construct a solar field at 875 Innovation Way, allowing electricity to be used onsite and on adjacent properties. The next planning commission meetings were scheduled for April 17 and May 1, 2025.

• Approved agenda for April 3, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes with amendment (7-0)
• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes with amendment (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit 2025-022 for solar field at 875 Innovation Way (7-0)
• Approved next meetings on April 17 and May 1, 2025 (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda with a reordered item. They also unanimously approved the March 4 minutes, the full consent agenda, the personnel policy revisions, and a proclamation naming April 13‑19, 2025 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.

• Approved agenda with order change (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel policy revisions (sub‑item II) (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 13‑19, 2025 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (unanimous)