Churchill County public meetings in 2021

General

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the redemption and cancellation of will-serve commitments. The board is considering repurchasing 481 commitments from Haneva, LLC.

• Possible repurchase of 481 will-serve commitments from Haneva, LLC at a rate of $5,500 per commitment

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to consider the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan. The board will also review the monthly budget report and the Library Gift Fund.

• Approval of the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan
• Approval of the monthly budget report
• Approval of the Library Gift Fund
• Discussion of tote bag costs: $7.60 each plus $50 setup and estimated shipping

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will meet to conduct routine business and elect its leadership for 2022. The board will also review the December Treasurer's Report and previous meeting minutes.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman positions for 2022
• Approval of December Treasurer's Report
• Approval of November 17, 2021 meeting minutes

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved the agenda, November minutes, and December Treasurer's report. The board elected Pete Olsen as Chairman and Ken Tedford as Vice-Chairman for 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion covered a proposed Berry Co. fuel station access issue and road work updates.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2021 minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved December Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Elected Pete Olsen as Chairman and Ken Tedford as Vice-Chairman for 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will elect its Chair and Vice-Chair and designate committee assignments for 2022. The body is also considering the creation of a Scholarship Trust Fund and reviewing the 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

• Agreement with Cashman Power Solutions for generator maintenance in the amount of $13,600.00
• Resolution 22-2021 to establish a Scholarship Trust Fund
• Appointment of Hillery "Page" Hiskett, Julie Gilmore, and Jaime Sammons to the Cemetery Board
• Renewal of Transportation Agreement with Churchill County School District for 2022 Youth Ski Program
• Approval of repairs to Churchill County Fairgrounds

The Board of County Commissioners approved $300,000 in improvements to the Churchill County Fairgrounds, funded by a transfer from CC Communications. The board also accepted the FY2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, appointed members to the Cemetery Board, and reappointed members to the Board of Equalization. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $300,000 for fairgrounds improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted FY2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (unanimous)
• Appointed Hiskett, Gilmore, Sammons to Cemetery Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Getto, Riggins, Kalt to Board of Equalization (unanimous)
• Approved $13,600 Cashman generator maintenance agreement (unanimous)
• Approved school bus transportation agreement for youth ski program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-2021 establishing Scholarship Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fund and revenue reports (unanimous)

Audit Committee

The Churchill County Audit Committee will review the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. The committee is also considering a recommendation to appoint HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors as independent auditors for upcoming fiscal years.

• Presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Churchill County and CC Communications (FY ending June 30, 2021)
• Selection and recommendation of HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors as Independent Auditors for fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024

The Audit Committee reviewed the FY2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which received a clean (unmodified) opinion with no internal control deficiencies, though two funds exceeded budget appropriations. The committee unanimously recommended the Board of County Commissioners accept the audit report and approve a three-year audit contract with HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors for $84,000 per year, with a two-year extension option. The committee also approved the agenda and the minutes from November 30, 2020.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 30, 2020 (majority; Kalt abstained)
• Recommended acceptance of FY2021 audit report to Board of County Commissioners (unanimous)
• Recommended awarding audit contract to HintonBurdick for FY2022-2024 at $84,000/year with two-year extension option (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will consider several temporary use permit applications for residential quarters. The body will also vote on the election of a Chair and Vice Chair for 2022 and review the termination of two inactive permits.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for January through December 2022
• Temporary use permit for temporary quarters at 1683 Tumbleweed Road (Lani Moore)
• Temporary use permit for temporary quarters at 5990 Kadee Court (Don Keeling)
• Termination of special use permit for multi-tenant business site on Minnie Way (John Zylstra)
• Termination of temporary use permit for farm labor quarters at 3055 Indian Lakes Road (Dennis Rechel)

The Churchill County Planning Commission tabled a temporary use permit renewal for John Gurney's property at 6550 Zephyr Lane until January 8, 2022, to allow Code Compliance to provide a list of needed corrections. The commission approved temporary quarters permits for Lani Moore at 1683 Tumbleweed Road and Don Keeling at 5990 Kadee Court, the latter reclassified as a general purposes permit for six months. Officers for 2022 were elected, and two special use permits were terminated via the consent agenda.

• Tabled John Gurney's temporary use permit renewal at 6550 Zephyr Lane until January 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Lani Moore's temporary quarters permit at 1683 Tumbleweed Road (unanimous)
• Approved Don Keeling's temporary quarters permit at 5990 Kadee Court as general purposes for 6 months (unanimous)
• Elected Charlie Arciniega as Chair and Shane Yates as Vice Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Terminated John Zylstra's special use permit on Minnie Way via consent agenda (unanimous)
• Terminated Dennis Rechel's temporary use permit at 3055 Indian Lakes Road via consent agenda (unanimous)

General

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review a draft of the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan. The board will discuss changes and determine if the plan should be recommended for approval at a subsequent meeting on December 16, 2021.

• Review and discussion of the draft 2022-2026 Churchill County Library Strategic Plan

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several funding requests for public works, health services, and facility updates. The meeting includes a proposal for a water treatment plant report and the appointment of a County Health Officer.

• Preliminary Engineering Report for a water treatment plant at 1955 Rice Road for $295,000
• Hiring a Community Health Nurse and Resource Liaison for Mineral County at approximately $102,000
• Churchill County Museum office remodel and telephone system update for $16,480.99
• Request from Lahontan Valley Bird Dog Club to use 175 acre-feet of county-owned water
• Award of RFQ to Dr. Tedd McDonald for Churchill County Health Officer

The Board unanimously approved several items, including a $295,000 contract for Shaw Engineering to prepare a Preliminary Engineering Report for a water treatment plant at 1955 Rice Road, funded by the Water Utility Enterprise Fund. They also approved $16,480.99 for museum office remodeling and phone system upgrades, a 4-year renewal of 175 acre-feet of county water for the Lahontan Valley Bird Dog Club, reclassification of the Senior Center Manager to Senior and Disabled Services Manager at Pay Grade 68, hiring for public health positions in Mineral County, and reappointing Dr. Tedd McDonald as County Health Officer. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $295,000 for Shaw Engineering to prepare a Preliminary Engineering Report for a water treatment plant at 1955 Rice Road.
• Approved $16,480.99 for Churchill County Museum office remodel and telephone system upgrade.
• Authorized Lahontan Valley Bird Dog Club to use 175 acre-feet of county water for 4 years, with the club paying all fees.
• Approved reclassification of Senior Center Manager to Senior and Disabled Services Manager at Pay Grade 68, effective December 13, 2021.
• Approved hiring a 0.475 FTE Community Health Nurse and 1.0 FTE Resource Liaison for Mineral County public health services.
• Awarded RFQ to Dr. Tedd McDonald as County Health Officer with $24,000 annual salary.
• Approved consent agenda including fund balance report, Court Services revenue report, and Treasurer's report.
• Approved minutes of November 4, 2021 meeting.

Highway Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review departmental reports and approve minutes from the November 4, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of November 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of monthly departmental report

The Churchill County Highway Commission met on December 2, 2021, and unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 4, 2021 meeting. Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes presented a monthly departmental report on Road Department matters, accomplishments, and projects. No public comments were made, and no future agenda items were discussed. The meeting adjourned at 1:22 p.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda as submitted by unanimous vote.
• Approved the minutes of the November 4, 2021 meeting as submitted by unanimous vote.
• Received the monthly departmental report from Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes (report attached to original packet).

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management board will consider the disposition of property at 859 South Maine Street and an appraisal for 50 West Williams Avenue. The body will also review first quarter write-offs and the General Manager's annual performance evaluation.

• First Quarter FY 2021/2022 write-offs in the amount of 6,044.57
• Disposition of real property at 859 South Maine Street
• Authorization of realtor valuation or appraisal for 50 West Williams Avenue, Fallon, NV 89406
• Adoption of Resolution 21-2021 regarding systems and assets outside Churchill County
• General Manager annual performance evaluation for 2021

The board unanimously approved $6,044.57 in first-quarter write-offs for FY 2021/2022. It also approved the General Manager's annual performance evaluation, which included a 5% increase, and approved Resolution 21-2021 to evaluate potential sale or lease of systems outside Churchill County. The board voted to vacate the property at 859 South Maine Street and tabled a realtor valuation for 50 West Williams Avenue to the January 6, 2022 meeting.

• Approved the agenda as submitted
• Approved the minutes of the November 4, 2021 meeting
• Approved $6,044.57 in first-quarter write-offs for FY 2021/2022
• Approved the General Manager/CEO aggregate performance evaluation, including a 5% increase
• Approved vacating the property at 859 South Maine Street and directing the county to take control
• Tabled the realtor valuation or appraisal of 50 West Williams Avenue to the January 6, 2022 meeting
• Approved Resolution 21-2021 to evaluate offers for sale or lease of systems outside Churchill County

General

The Public Works, Planning & Zoning Department is holding a public information meeting. No official actions will be taken during this session, as it is for information-gathering purposes only.

• Presentation regarding Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Floodplain Study

The meeting was informational only; no formal decisions were made. Officials presented preliminary floodplain maps for the Carson River from Lahontan Dam to Tarzyn Road, based on a new FEMA-funded study by HDR Engineering. The maps are not final and will be submitted to FEMA for review, with a 90-day public comment period expected after approval. The study does not include the City of Fallon or its tributaries.

• No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for public information.
• Presentation of preliminary floodplain maps for Carson River from Lahontan Dam to Tarzyn Road.
• Study excludes City of Fallon and its tributaries.
• Maps to be submitted to FEMA for review and approval.
• A 90-day public comment period will follow FEMA approval.
• Property owners affected by map changes will be notified by mail.
• County will likely send notification letters to affected property owners.
• Public workshop and newspaper notice will be held before final adoption.

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to consider changes to its bylaws and financial accounts. The board will discuss staffing for grant funding and the management of the William N. Pennington Life Center.

• Approval of changes to the Coalition for Senior Citizens Bylaws
• Closing of the volunteer payment fund bank account and disbursement of funds to Churchill County
• Approval for a part-time employee (20 hours per week) for grant funding and basic duties
• Discussion of taking over event planning for nonprofit agencies at the William N. Pennington Life Center
• Approval of the purchase of a vending machine and supplies for the Life Center

General

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet to review budget reports and the Library Gift Fund. The board is also considering an expenditure for library tote bags.

• Possible approval of up to $2,200 for Churchill County Library tote bags from the Gift Fund
• Consideration of the monthly budget report
• Consideration of the Library Gift Fund
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 23, October 28, and November 6, 2021

County Board of Health

The Churchill County Board of Health will review COVID-19 updates, including CARES Act funding and county closures. The board will also discuss the development of a Health District and partner contracting for the CDC Workforce Project.

• Update on COVID-19 activities, state criteria, and CARES Act funding
• Development of a Health District
• Approval of partner contracting for the CDC Workforce Project
• FY22 First Quarter Program Reports
• Behavioral Health Task Force update

Regional Transportation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and routine administrative items. The board will consider the approval of previous meeting minutes and the November Treasurer's Report.

• Approval of October 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of November Treasurer's Report

The Regional Transportation Commission approved the meeting agenda, the October 20, 2021 minutes, and the November Treasurer's report, all by unanimous vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments and reports on street projects.

• Approved meeting agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November Treasurer's report (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a compensation study for non-represented county positions and a public hearing on an ordinance amending employee leave and reimbursement codes. The body is also deciding on several service contracts and interlocal agreements.

• Compensation study for non-represented county positions with costs not to exceed $500,000
• Renewal of LP Insurance consulting services agreement for $40,407.55 per year for three years
• Pre-approval of $80,000 for Fallon Churchill Fire Department to purchase MSA air packs
• Contract with Mark Stafford for solar and geothermal property appraisals not to exceed $7,500
• Public hearing on Bill No. 2021-F to amend county code regarding overtime, holidays, and leave

The Board approved a compensation study for non-represented county positions, with implementation costs not to exceed $500,000, affecting 79 employees. They also approved Ordinance No. 7, amending Title 3 of the County Code to change employee benefits, including sick leave conversion, comp time, holidays, education reimbursement, and bereavement leave. All agenda items were approved unanimously, including the renewal of the LP Insurance contract and the appointment of Paul Picotte to the Planning Commission.

• Approved the internal compensation study recommendations, effective 11/29/2021, with implementation costs not to exceed $500,000.
• Approved Bill 2021-F, Ordinance No. 7, amending Title 3 of the County Code regarding employee benefits, effective November 22, 2021.
• Approved the renewal of the agreement with LP Insurance for consulting services at $40,407.55 per year for three years.
• Appointed Paul Picotte to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term through September 30, 2024.
• Approved the reclassification of the Senior Food Specialist position to Food Services Coordinator at Pay Grade 50.
• Approved Resolution 20-2021 directing the County Assessor to take certain actions regarding the Secured Tax Roll for 2022-2023.
• Approved a contract with Mark Stafford, Commercial Real Estate Appraiser, not to exceed $7,500.
• Approved the pre-approval of $80,000 in the 2022-23 budget for the purchase of MSA air-packs for the Fire Department.

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will hold a board retreat to discuss the role of the organization and the William N. Pennington Life Center. The board will consider changes to bylaws and the addition of a part-time employee.

• Review of Bylaw changes based on the Churchill County Restructuring Plan
• Possible approval for a .5 FTE employee for grant funding and basic duties
• Discussion of Churchill County's request for the Coalition to take over Life Center event planning
• Discussion of purchasing a vending machine and supplies for the Life Center
• Review of the number of annual meetings to be held

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use permits, including a major expansion of a testing facility. The body will also review requests for temporary RV quarters and a small vehicle repair business.

• Major special use permit for Northern Nevada Research Co. LLC to expand an explosives/combustion testing facility at 7162 California Street
• Special use permit for C & L Auto to relocate a vehicle service and repair business to 620 S Crook Road
• Temporary use permit for a caretaker RV at 8940 Brush Garden Drive
• Temporary use permit for a caretaker RV at 5075 Toyon Drive
• Temporary use permit renewal for home construction quarters at 6550 Zephyr Lane

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved a major special use permit for Northern Nevada Research Co. to expand its explosives/combustion testing facility, subject to conditions including a permanent business facility, fire department coordination, and stormwater controls. The commission also approved a special use permit for C & L Auto to operate a vehicle service and repair business at 620 S. Crook Rd., with a 25-vehicle limit. Two temporary use permits for hardship/caretaker quarters were approved, and one temporary use permit renewal was tabled.

• Approved major SUP for NNRC explosion/combustion testing facility expansion (4-1)
• Approved SUP for C & L Auto vehicle service/repair at 620 S. Crook Rd., 25-vehicle limit (unanimous)
• Approved TUP for Jewel Berry hardship/caretaker quarters at 8940 Brush Garden Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved TUP for Eric Hunter hardship/caretaker quarters at 5075 Toyon Dr. (unanimous)
• Tabled TUP renewal for John Gurney temporary quarters at 6550 Zephyr Ln. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda terminating Darlene Beasley's temporary use permit (unanimous)
• Approved October 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

General

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review information from the Strategic Plan Task Force. The board will discuss findings from information gathering sessions for the draft 5 Year Churchill County Library Strategic Plan.

• Strategic Plan Task Force workshop discussion and recap of findings for the draft 5 Year Churchill County Library Strategic Plan

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss various administrative approvals, personnel changes, and grant ratifications. Key items include a large construction contract for a pandemic response facility and a parcel map application for property in the A-10 zoning district.

• Emergency contract with Hammond Homes and Construction for $1,000,000 to build a new public health building
• Parcel map application for 7450 Rockwood Place to split 69.93 acres into two lots
• Agreement with Marshall's Septic Care for sewer sludge disposal at $300.00 per delivery
• Contract renewal with Cassidy & Associates for $15,000 per month
• Transfer of $250,000 to the Churchill County Road Department for FY 2022 projects

The Board of County Commissioners approved a contract renewal with Cassidy & Associates for $15,000 per month, retroactive from October 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, to continue federal lobbying and grant assistance. The board also approved multiple service agreements, including a sewer sludge disposal contract with Marshall's Septic Care, a parcel map application, an interlocal agreement with Eureka County for health services, and several grant-funded programs. A $1,000,000 emergency contract for a new public health building was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Approved Cassidy & Associates contract renewal at $15,000/month through June 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Marshall's Septic Care sludge disposal agreement at $300 per delivery (unanimous)
• Approved Kolwyck parcel map split of 69.93 acres into two lots (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Eureka County for health services (unanimous)
• Approved hiring 0.475 FTE Community Health Nurse and 1.0 FTE Resource Liaison for Eureka County (unanimous)
• Approved new Grant and Fiscal Specialist position at Pay Grade 48 (unanimous)
• Approved Aquatics Coordinator pay grade change to Grade 35, retroactive to 7/13/2020 (unanimous)
• Approved RFQ for new County Health Officer position (2-0, Commissioner Heath abstained)

Highway Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review departmental reports and approve minutes from the October 7, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of October 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of monthly departmental report

The Churchill County Highway Commission met and took only procedural actions: it unanimously accepted the agenda and approved the October 7, 2021 minutes, with Commissioner Olsen abstaining due to absence. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after a routine department report and no public comments.

• Accepted agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 7, 2021 (Olsen abstaining)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management board will meet to discuss financial write-offs and updates to fiber projects. The body is also considering the elimination of IPTV services in outlying areas and a new property disposal policy.

• 4th Quarter Write Offs for FY 2020/2021 in the amount of $4,363.07
• Elimination of IPTV services to outlying areas
• Adoption of updated Surplus Personal Property Disposal Policy
• Donation request from Churchill County Arts Center
• Update to out of area fiber projects

The board unanimously approved winding down IPTV services to outlying copper areas, a move expected to eliminate an estimated $81,350 annual loss. They also approved $4,363.07 in fourth-quarter write-offs, an updated surplus property disposal policy, and reduced the Churchill County Arts Center donation to internet-only service. The board received an update on fiber projects, including a $7.35 million Elko County grant application and construction progress in Elko/Spring Creek.

• Approved winding down IPTV services to outlying copper areas (unanimous)
• Approved 4th Quarter Write Offs for FY 2020/2021 in the amount of $4,363.07 (unanimous)
• Approved updated Surplus Personal Property Disposal Policy (unanimous)
• Approved continuing annual donation of internet only to Churchill County Arts Center (unanimous)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will meet to consider actions on several commission policies and regulations. The board will also discuss elk management oversight and swan tag processes.

• Commission General Regulation 499 regarding Bonus Point Only Application Period
• Commission General Regulation 503 regarding Predator and Fur-bearing Contests
• Commission Policy 10 regarding Heritage Tags and Vendors
• Meeting intervals for teams overseeing the Elk Management Sub-plan
• Presentation by Dana Weishapt on swan tags, quotas, and online process

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife unanimously opposed Commission General Regulation 503, which would regulate predator and fur-bearing contests, recommending the Board of Wildlife Commissioners take no action. The board also unanimously approved Commission General Regulation 499, which decouples hunt application periods from bonus point purchases. Other items were informational only, including updates to Commission Policies 1 and 10 and a discussion on swan tag quotas.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Commission General Regulation 499 on bonus point application periods (unanimous)
• Opposed Commission General Regulation 503 on predator contests, recommending no action (unanimous)

General

The Park and Recreation Commission will meet to receive reports on the Civic Center and departmental events. The body will also introduce a new staff member and set the date for its next meeting.

• Introduction of Jesse Segura, new Fairgrounds Operations Deputy
• Director's Report regarding Civic Center, departmental, and event updates

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss monthly budget reports and the Library Gift Fund. The board is also considering specific library closure dates for the upcoming holiday season and changes to public comment procedures.

• Approval of monthly budget reports for August and September 2021
• Approval of the Library Gift Fund
• Proposed library closures on November 27, December 25, and January 1
• Proposed changes to public comment on the agenda
• Review of library marketing and publicity ideas

General

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to gather information for a draft 5-year strategic plan. This item is listed for information only.

• Strategic Plan Task Force workshop for the draft 5 Year Churchill County Library Strategic Plan

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission is meeting to discuss funding for county infrastructure. The board will consider two separate funding requests for road and bridge projects.

• Transfer of $250,000 to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2022 1st quarter road and bridge projects
• Funding and encumbrance of $250,000 for FY 2022 2nd quarter road and bridge projects
• Approval of October Treasurer's Report

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved a $250,000 transfer to the Churchill County Road Department for FY 2022 first-quarter Road and Bridge projects, funded 50/50 from Regional Transportation Fund 280 and Public Transit Fund 395. It also unanimously approved a $250,000 funding encumbrance for second-quarter projects, split the same way. The October Treasurer's Report, agenda, and September minutes were approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer to Road Department for FY 2022 Q1 Road and Bridge projects (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 funding and encumbrance for FY 2022 Q2 Road and Bridge projects (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to prohibit cannabis consumption lounges in all zoning districts. The body is also considering several personnel retirement payments and funding for local facility renovations.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 113 to prohibit cannabis consumption lounges in all zoning districts
• Proposed $60,000 for renovations to Cottage Building #1 and a property swap with the City of Fallon
• PERS credit purchases for Sergeant Jared Jones (~$47,733) and Sergeant Chris Thorn (~$72,576)
• Proposed $3,200 in funding for the Domestic Violence Intervention program
• Forgiveness of sewer hookup penalties and interest for OVIII Hooper ($7,080) and OVIII Hooper_Mueller ($2,548.79)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several renewals and new applications for temporary quarters during home construction. The body will also review a request to split a 69.93-acre parcel and a special use permit for horse boarding.

• Parcel map application to split 69.93 acres at 7450 Rockwood Place
• Special use permit for horse boarding facility at 4969 Silver Sage Lane
• Temporary use permit for farm labor quarters at 3502 et al Tarzyn Road
• Temporary use permit for caretaker residence at 5340 Cox Road
• Termination of storage yard special use permit at 2050 Union Lane

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved renewals for four temporary use permits for temporary quarters during home construction or farm labor, and recommended approval of a parcel map application to the Board of County Commissioners. The commission also tabled a special use permit application for a home-based horse boarding business for 90 days. All decisions were made with unanimous votes except for one renewal that passed 4-1.

• Renewed temporary use permit for Oscar & Sally Alldredge at 13215 Powerline Road (unanimous)
• Renewed temporary use permit for Aaron & Katherine Murray at 2400 Lucas Road (unanimous)
• Renewed temporary use permit for Steven & Renzie Claire Easter at 4143 Solias Road (4-1, Member Nelson opposed)
• Renewed B & J Dairy farm labor temporary quarters at 3502 et al Tarzyn Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Kolwyck parcel map to split APN 007-251-62 into two parcels (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use permit for John Warkentin hardship/caretaker quarters at 5340 Cox Road (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use permit for Samuel Gilmore at 3300 St Clair Road (unanimous)
• Tabled Zoanne Clark's special use permit for horse boarding at 4969 Silver Sage Lane for 90 days (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss an ordinance to prohibit cannabis consumption lounges and update cannabis establishment definitions. The meeting also includes decisions on professional service contracts and land use extensions.

• Ordinance 113 to prohibit cannabis consumption lounges in all zoning districts
• Professional Services Agreement with Sanborn for aerial imagery projects totaling $164,328.64
• 1-year extension request for the first final map of River Homes in Fallon, LLC Planned Unit Development
• Stipulated Agreement and Mutual Release of Claims between Churchill County and Old Fallon, LLC regarding tax corrections
• Authorization to bid on and purchase Assessor's Parcel Number 006-191-12

The board approved paying the cost difference between installing a sewer lateral and a septic system for the property at 1335 Moody Lane, and waived the $6,500 connection fee, after a lengthy discussion about a 2008 letter from a former planning director. The board also approved several other items, including a tax settlement with Old Fallon, LLC, an aerial imagery contract with Sanborn, a one-year extension for the River Homes PUD, and a child support hearing master contract. A public hearing was set for an ordinance prohibiting cannabis consumption lounges.

• Approved sewer lateral cost difference and waived $6,500 connection fee for 1335 Moody Lane (unanimous)
• Approved tax settlement with Old Fallon, LLC reducing owed taxes from $115,611.66 to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $164,328.64 aerial imagery contract with Sanborn (unanimous)
• Approved 1-year extension for River Homes PUD final map (unanimous)
• Approved child support hearing master interlocal contract (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Oct 20 on cannabis consumption lounge prohibition ordinance (unanimous)
• Converted two part-time HR specialist positions to one full-time position (unanimous)
• Authorized bidding on APN 006-191-12 with chair setting bid cap (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review departmental reports and approve minutes from the September 2, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of September 2, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of monthly departmental report

The Churchill County Highway Commission met on October 7, 2021, and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 2, 2021, both by unanimous vote. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with a departmental report from Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes and no public comments.

• Approved meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2021, as submitted (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management board will discuss a budget authorization for the Elko Phase II Fiber to the Home Project. The body is also considering moving cash-investment funds to cash-operating funds and approving several equipment purchases for internet installations.

• Budget authorization of $5 million for Elko Phase II Fiber to the Home Project
• PO#18472 Fiber Optic Supply, Inc. for $124,800.00 for Spring Creek internet installation
• PO#18495 Calix, Inc. for $138,609.00 for Elko internet access gear
• PO#18498 Power & Telephone Co. for $143,395.34 for Elko internet splice cases, grommets and trays
• Proposed motion to move all Cash-Investment Funds to Cash-Operating Funds

The board unanimously approved a $5 million budget authorization for the Elko Phase II Fiber to the Home project, bringing total authorizations to $9 million. The board also approved moving all Wells Fargo Cash-Investment Funds to Cash-Operating Funds, and approved three consent items for equipment purchases. The meeting included discussion of cash flow challenges due to inflation and supply chain issues.

• Approved $5M budget authorization for Elko Phase II Fiber to the Home Project (unanimous)
• Approved moving all Wells Fargo Cash-Investment Funds to Cash-Operating Funds (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18472 to Fiber Optic Supply, Inc. for $157,660.00 (revised from $124,800.00) (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18495 to Calix, Inc. for $138,609.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18498 to Power & Telephone Co. for $143,395.34 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as revised (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will review a Director's Report covering the Civic Center, departmental updates, and events. The body will also introduce new Recreation Supervisor Robyn Jordan and determine future meeting dates.

• Director's Report on Civic Center and departmental updates
• Introduction of new Recreation Supervisor Robyn Jordan

General

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider an agreement for a conservation and restrictive use easement. The proposal involves several parcels totaling 337.39 acres.

• Approval of a Conservation/Restrictive Use Easement with William D. and Gwendolyn E. Washburn
• Easement covers Assessor's Parcel Numbers 006-751-11, 006-791-19, 006-831-39, 006-851-15 & 25
• Total land area of 337.39 acres including 276.92 irrigated acres

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of a conservation/restrictive use easement from the Washburn Family Trust, including 330.70 acres and 442 transferable development rights, for an estimated total cost of $840,000 plus closing costs. The cost is split 90% Navy and 10% Churchill County, with the county's portion paid from the Water Resource Fund. The board also approved the agenda as submitted. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of conservation easement and 442 TDRs from Washburn Family Trust (unanimous)

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to discuss the future role of the organization and potential revisions to its bylaws and mission statement. The board will also receive updates on the William N. Pennington Life Center and review financial reports.

• Establishment of a board retreat date and location to discuss bylaws and mission statement
• Update on activities and programs at the William N. Pennington Life Center
• Financial report including funding received and accounts payable

The Coalition for Senior Citizens approved the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, and set a board retreat for October 22, 2021, at 3:00 PM in Conference Room #102 at the County Administrative Building to discuss the organization's future role, bylaws, and mission. No other formal actions were taken; reports on the Pennington Life Center and finances were informational only.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 22, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 22, 2021 Finance Sub-Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 30, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)
• Set board retreat for October 22, 2021 at 3:00 PM in Conference Room #102 (unanimous)

County Board of Health

The Churchill County Board of Health will meet to review COVID-19 activities, including surveillance testing and CARES Act funding. The board will also discuss the development of the health district and revisions to the Youth Working Committee.

• Update on COVID-19 activities, state criteria, county closures, and CARES Act funding
• Revision to the Youth Working Committee structure and oversight responsibilities
• Update on Health District development
• Review and approval of COVID-19 and Board of Health related media releases

The Churchill County Board of Health unanimously voted to dissolve the Youth Working Committee from under its oversight and allow it to become a partnership with the Churchill Community Coalition, which will provide updates to the board. The board also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and two COVID-19 media releases. COVID-19 updates and health district development were presented for information only, with no action taken.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved July 28, 2021 minutes (majority; Sheriff Hickox abstained)
• Dissolved Youth Working Committee; moved to Churchill Community Coalition partnership (unanimous)
• Approved two COVID-19 media releases (unanimous)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife is meeting to consider several commission regulations regarding fishing and hunting. The board will also review items from the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners' upcoming agenda.

• Commission Regulation 21-15: Fishing Seasons and Regulations for 1/1/22 through 12/31/2023
• Commission General Regulation 488: Landowner Compensation Tags
• Commission General Regulation 489: NAC 503.172 Shed Antler Season
• Commission General Regulation 494: NAC 501 Regulation Simplification
• Commission General Regulation 499: Bonus Point Only Application Period

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife unanimously approved several Nevada wildlife commission regulations, including fishing season changes for Great Basin National Park, landowner compensation tags, and regulation simplification. The board also voted to reduce the demerits for shed antler violations from 9 to 6 and 3, and approved a bonus point application period change. No public comment was offered.

• Approved Commission Regulation 21-15 for fishing seasons, including Bonneville Cutthroat Trout reintroduction with zero harvest at Johnson and Baker Lakes (unanimous)
• Approved Commission General Regulation 488 for landowner compensation tags (unanimous)
• Approved Commission General Regulation 489 with amended demerits: 6 for taking/gathering shed antlers Jan 1-Apr 30, 3 for May 1-Jun 30 without certificate (unanimous)
• Approved Commission General Regulation 494 for NAC 501 regulation simplification (unanimous)
• Approved Commission General Regulation 499 for bonus point only application period (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The board will meet to approve the September Treasurer's Report and minutes from the August 18, 2021 meeting. The agenda is primarily procedural, as neither the City nor the County have submitted requests for action.

• Approval of September Treasurer's Report
• Approval of August 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The Regional Transportation Commission held a routine monthly meeting with no substantive policy decisions. Members unanimously approved the posted agenda, the August 18, 2021 meeting minutes, and the September treasurer's report, which detailed fund balances and tax revenue increases. No public comments were made, and no city or county requests were presented.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved September treasurer's report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several special use permits, including a major application for a transmission line and waste disposal expansions. The body will also consider renewals and terminations of temporary use permits for residential quarters.

• Major special use permit for a 120-kilovolt transmission line by Ormat Nevada, Inc
• Special use permit for off premises outside storage at 9895 Carson Highway for Walker Lake Disposal, Inc
• Special use permit for waste disposal operation expansion at 8355 Reno Highway for Walker Lake Disposal, Inc
• Temporary use permit renewal for home construction at 13215 Power Line Road
• Temporary use permit renewal for home construction at 4432 Benson Lane

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved a special use permit for Ormat Nevada Inc. to construct a 120-kilovolt transmission line in the northwest part of the county, and recommended the Board of County Commissioners approve it. The commission also approved a temporary use permit for a hardship/caretaker RV for Elizabeth Hill at 1300 Lattin Road, subject to conditions, and approved special use permits for Walker Lake Disposal for off-premises storage and an expansion of its waste collection operation. A temporary use permit renewal for Oscar and Sally Alldredge was tabled to the next meeting because they were not in attendance.

• Approved the agenda and the minutes of the August 11, 2021 meeting as submitted.
• Tabled the temporary use permit renewal for Oscar & Sally Alldredge at 13215 Power Line Road to the next meeting.
• Renewed the temporary use permit for Robert Hunter at 4432 Benson Lane for another year.
• Approved the temporary use permit for Elizabeth Hill for a hardship/caretaker RV at 1300 Lattin Road, removing conditions 2 and 2.a.
• Approved the special use permit for Walker Lake Disposal for off-premises outside storage at 9895 Carson Highway.
• Approved the special use permit for Walker Lake Disposal to expand its waste collection service at 8355 Reno Highway.
• Recommended the Board of County Commissioners approve the special use permit for Ormat Nevada Inc. for a 120-kV transmission line.
• Approved the consent agenda, including a change in ownership for a temporary use permit and termination of a temporary use permit.

Highway Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review departmental reports and approve minutes from the August 5, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of August 5, 2021 meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report

The Churchill County Highway Commission met and approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 5, 2021 meeting, both by unanimous vote. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only, with no public comments or future agenda items.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2021 as submitted (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management board is meeting to discuss infrastructure purchases and project changes. The body will consider spending over $233,000 on materials for internet installation in Elko.

• PO#18423 Fiber Optic Supply, Inc. for $124,800.00 for MicroDuct for Elko Internet Installation
• PO#18420 Jensen Precast for $108,392.00 for concrete boxes for Elko internet installation
• Change orders at 799 South Maine Street

The board approved a change order for a dry fire suppression system at 799 South Maine Street, with negotiated cost sharing between CC Communications and Van Woert Bigotti to cover cost increases from the architect's error. The board also approved two consent items for purchases related to the Elko internet installation. No public comment was made.

• Approved change order for dry fire suppression system with negotiated cost sharing (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18420 to Jensen Precast for $108,392.00 for concrete boxes (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18423 to Fiber Optic Supply, Inc. for $124,800.00 for MicroDuct (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the library's strategic plan, marketing, and policy updates. The board is also reviewing the Library Director's performance evaluation and July budget reports.

• Proposed $2,500 from the Gift Fund for Ruth Metz Associates for a Strategic Plan
• Review of the Collection Development Policy and Request for Reconsideration of Library Resources
• Approval of the Library Director’s Performance Evaluation
• Review of July monthly budget reports
• Approval of the Annual Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to receive updates from representatives. These updates may include accomplishments, proposed activities, events, and major projects.

• Updates regarding accomplishments, proposed activities, events, and major projects

The Churchill County Planning Commission held a workshop with no formal votes on substantive items. The only action taken was unanimous approval of the agenda as submitted. The meeting consisted of informational updates from county staff and partner agencies on topics including the Civic Center project, housing shortages, drought conditions, and school and college programs.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure funding, utility easements, and various administrative appointments. The body is also reviewing reports on air quality permits and land management activities.

• Authorization of up to $240,000 in Road Impact Fees for piping on Miners Road
• Request for $3,000 in funding for the Fallon Animal Welfare Group (FAWG)
• Utility easement grant to Sierra Pacific Power Company at 5005 Reno Hwy
• Transfer of 2021 Private Activity Bond Volume Cap to Nevada Rural Housing Authority
• Appointment of David Brakebill to the Churchill County Library Board of Trustees

The board approved several routine items, including a $240,000 road impact fee expenditure for a joint piping project with Truckee Carson Irrigation District on Miners Road, a $3,000 grant to the Fallon Animal Welfare Group, and the appointment of David Brakebill to the Library Board. No action was taken on public requests to declare Churchill County a constitutional county or to oppose state mask and vaccine mandates.

• Approved $240,000 road impact fees for Miners Road piping project with TCID (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 funding for Fallon Animal Welfare Group (unanimous)
• Appointed David Brakebill to Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 18-2021 transferring private activity bond cap to Nevada Rural Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Shelly Chamberlain to Human Services Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved utility easement to Sierra Pacific Power at 5005 Reno Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including financial and permit reports (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Debt Management Commission

The Debt Management Commission will consider and possibly act on the submission of debt management policies, indebtedness reports, and 5-year capital improvement plans for several local entities. These submissions are required by NRS 350.0035.

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

The Churchill County Debt Management Commission unanimously accepted the debt management policies, indebtedness reports, and 5-year capital improvement plans from Churchill County, the City of Fallon, the Churchill County School District, and other local districts. The commission also accepted letters from the Mosquito, Vector, and Noxious Weed Abatement District and the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District confirming no general obligation debt. No new debt was approved.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Churchill County Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted City of Fallon Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted Churchill County School District Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted Mosquito, Vector, and Noxious Weed Abatement District letter confirming no debt and no anticipated debt through June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted Carson Water Subconservancy District Indebtedness Report and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted Carson-Truckee Water Conservancy District Indebtedness Report and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and routine administrative items. The commission will consider the approval of previous meeting minutes and the August Treasurer's Report.

• Approval of July 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of August Treasurer's Report

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved the posted agenda, the July 21, 2021 meeting minutes, and the August Treasurer's report. The report showed fund balances and noted increases in gas tax revenue compared to the previous fiscal year. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only routine reports and discussion of upcoming road maintenance projects.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August Treasurer's report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several applications for parcel map splits and temporary use permits for residents living in RVs during home construction. The body will also review special use permits for home-based equipment repair and retail businesses.

• Parcel map to split 5.66 acres at 1320 Moody Lane
• Parcel map to split 69.93 acres at 7450 Rockwood Place
• Special use permit for equipment repair and welding at 397 Mason Road
• Special use permit for alpaca wool retail business at 80 Nubian Way
• Temporary use permits for RV residency at 675 River Village Drive and Lahontan Dam Road/Hoover Drive

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved a temporary use permit renewal for Keary Basford's temporary quarters at 895 Howard Place, a parcel map for Chris Thomas at 1320 Moody Lane, temporary use permits for Michael & Renee Matovina and Joseph & Christopher Dituri, and special use permits for home-based businesses for Mike Jones and Steven Evans. The commission also approved the consent agenda, which terminated two temporary use permits. The Kolwyck parcel map application was postponed to the September meeting.

• Approved temporary use permit renewal for Keary Basford at 895 Howard Place (4-2)
• Recommended approval of parcel map for Chris Thomas at 1320 Moody Lane (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use permit for Michael & Renee Matovina at 675 River Village Drive (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use permit for Joseph & Christopher Dituri at 20142 Lahontan Dam Rd (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Mike Jones home-based equipment repair at 397 Mason Road (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Steven Evans home-based retail at 80 Nubian Way (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda terminating two temporary use permits (unanimous)
• Postponed Kolwyck parcel map application to September 8, 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several parcel map applications, conservation easement proposals, and various fund transfers. The meeting also includes reports on jail prisoner deaths and updates regarding the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival.

• Parcel Map Applications for 80.0 acres north of Dillon Road by Nev Dev LLC and Mason 1 LLC
• $10,000 funding application for the 2021 Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair
• Conservation easement 'Sending Site' applications for properties on Norcutt Lane and Curry Road
• $7,905 proposal for boundary line adjustment on Coleman Road parcels via Lumos & Associates
• Transfer of $939,567.05 to the City of Fallon for the Front Street Reconstruction Project

The Board of County Commissioners approved all agenda items unanimously, including six parcel maps for Nev Dev LLC and Mason 1 LLC, $10,000 funding for the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival, two Sending Site applications with Transferable Development Rights, and several consent items. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved 6 parcel maps for Nev Dev LLC and Mason 1 LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 funding for Fallon Cantaloupe Festival (unanimous)
• Approved Sending Site for Eckert Family Trust with 352 TDRs (unanimous)
• Approved Sending Site for Robert E. Smith Jr. with 195 TDRs (unanimous)
• Approved updated Laboratory Scientist job description and Pay Grade 63 (unanimous)
• Approved $7,905 proposal from Lumos & Associates for boundary line adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $939,567.05 transfer to City of Fallon (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve road and bridge improvement projects for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The meeting includes a public hearing and a monthly departmental report.

• Public hearing for FY2022-2023 Road/Bridge Improvement projects

The Churchill County Highway Commission unanimously approved the FY 2022-2023 Road and Bridge Improvement Plan, which lists major projects over $100,000 to be completed by road department staff and equipment. The plan covers projects for FY 2021-2022 and FY 2022-2023, with completion dependent on funding availability. The board also accepted the agenda and approved the July 1, 2021 minutes, both unanimously. No public comments were made.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 Road and Bridge Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2021 (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management board will meet to discuss a project update for Spring Creek and review a maintenance contract. The body is also tasked with approving the minutes from the July 1, 2021 meeting.

• PO#18387 Walker & Associates: $132,628.67 for prepaid Support/Maintenance Contract for BTI/Juniper equipment to Las Vegas Link
• Spring Creek Update

The CC Communications board met on August 5, 2021, and approved a revised agenda after withdrawing two items (Spring Creek Update and General Manager Report). They also approved the minutes from the July 1, 2021 meeting and a consent item for a prepaid support/maintenance contract. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved amended agenda with items 6 and 8 withdrawn (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18387 Walker & Associates $132,628.67 for prepaid support/maintenance contract (unanimous)

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to discuss administrative and financial oversight. The board is considering a financial audit of its accounts and the election of a Vice-Chair.

• Approval for Churchill County to conduct a financial audit of all Coalition for Senior Citizens' financial accounts
• Election of a Vice-Chair for a two-year term (Fiscal Years 21-22 and 22-23)
• Decision on participation in a breakfast fundraiser at the William N. Pennington Life Center

The Coalition for Senior Citizens approved Churchill County conducting an independent financial audit of its accounts, elected Justin Heath as vice-chair after Robbie Lind stepped down, and voted to skip the August 21 breakfast fundraiser but review it next year. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved independent financial audit of Coalition accounts (unanimous)
• Elected Justin Heath as Vice-Chair for FY 21-22 and 22-23 (unanimous)
• Declined to participate in August 21 breakfast fundraiser; will review next year (unanimous)

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to discuss the hiring of an independent party to audit the organization's financial accounts. The board will also address staff and board comments regarding matters affecting the Coalition.

• Possible action to hire an independent party for a financial audit of all Coalition for Senior Citizens' financial accounts

County Board of Health

The Churchill County Board of Health will discuss COVID-19 related activities, including surveillance testing, county closures, and CARES Act funding. The board will also receive updates on the development of the Health District and review related media releases.

• Update on COVID-19 activities, State of Nevada criteria, and CARES Act funding
• Update on Health District development
• Review and approval of COVID-19 and Board of Health related media releases
• Update from community partners on COVID-19 and Board of Health Strategies

The Churchill County Board of Health met on July 28, 2021, and approved the revised agenda, the minutes from June 23, 2021, and two COVID-19 media releases, all by unanimous vote. The meeting was primarily informational, with updates on COVID-19 vaccination and testing data, health district development, and community partner activities. No substantive policy decisions were made; the board discussed but took no action on the new state mask mandate.

• Approved revised agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 23, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 media releases (unanimous)

Coalition for Senior Citizens

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to consider the approval of financial reports and an asset audit. The body will also review minutes from the April 22, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of Financial Reports for March through June 2021
• Approval of Churchill County's audit of all Coalition for Senior Citizens' assets
• Approval of April 22, 2021 meeting minutes

The Finance Sub-Committee approved the financial reports for March through June 2021 and approved an audit of the coalition's assets as presented in the Inventory List. A broader financial audit was discussed but not approved, with members noting it was not properly agendized and would be taken to the full board. The meeting was procedural with no public comment.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for March-June 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved audit of coalition's assets as per Inventory List (unanimous)

Coalition for Senior Citizens

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to discuss the transition of operations and the transfer of all assets, vehicles, and equipment to Churchill County. The board will also consider officer elections and updates to its bylaws.

• Purchase of a new Meals on Wheels truck using a $49,000 ADSD Equipment Grant
• Purchase of a vending machine for up to $5,000
• Transfer of all William N. Pennington Life Center assets and equipment to Churchill County
• Election of officers for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
• Possible dissolution of the Finance Sub-Committee

The Coalition for Senior Citizens approved the transfer of all fixed assets, vehicles, and equipment purchased for the William N. Pennington Life Center to Churchill County, including any items found in the asset audit. The board also dissolved its Finance Sub-Committee, approved a $49,000 truck purchase for Meals on Wheels, and elected officers for a two-year term. A vending machine purchase was tabled pending the financial audit.

• Approved transfer of all fixed assets, vehicles, and equipment to Churchill County (unanimous)
• Dissolved Finance Sub-Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $49,000 truck purchase for Meals on Wheels with ADSD Equipment Grant (unanimous)
• Elected Jill Manha as Chair, Robbie Lind as Vice-Chair, Jamie Hyde as Secretary/Treasurer for FY 2021-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes of April 22, June 11, and June 17, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Service-Level Reports for March-June 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Reports for March-June 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled vending machine purchase pending audit

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission is meeting to decide on several fund transfers for road and bridge projects. This includes funding for the Front Street Reconstruction Project and quarterly allocations for county road work.

• Transfer of $939,567.05 from Regional Transportation Fund 280 for Front Street Reconstruction Project
• Transfer of $225,000.00 from Public Transit Fund 395 for Front Street Reconstruction Project
• Transfer of $250,000 for FY 2021 Road and Bridge projects (4th quarter)
• Funding and encumbrance of $250,000 for FY 2022 Road and Bridge projects (1st quarter)

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved three fund transfers totaling over $1.4 million, including $939,567.05 and $225,000 for the Front Street Reconstruction project and $250,000 for FY2021 Road and Bridge projects. The board also approved a $250,000 encumbrance for FY2022 Road and Bridge projects. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $939,567.05 transfer from Regional Transportation Fund 280 for Front Street Reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $225,000 transfer from Public Transit Fund 395 for Front Street Reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer for FY2021 Road and Bridge projects, split 50/50 from Funds 280 and 395 (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 encumbrance for FY2022 Road and Bridge projects, split 50/50 from Funds 280 and 395 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July Treasurer's report (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several high-value contracts for the Churchill County Civic Center and a state agreement on opioid recovery funds. The meeting also includes presentations on water marketing and requests for various new staff positions.

• Bid award of $696,015.00 to Bruce Purves Construction, Inc. for the Civic Center Buildout Project
• Ratification of $835,027 agreement with Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating for Civic Center HVAC
• Approval of the Nevada Agreement on Allocation of Opioid Recoveries
• Funding request of $2,000 from the Fallon Ranch Hand Rodeo
• Proposal of $7,905 to Lumos & Associates for boundary line adjustment on Coleman Road

The Board of County Commissioners approved the $696,015 bid from Bruce Purves Construction, Inc. for the Churchill County Civic Center Buildout Project, the lower of two bids received. The board also ratified an $835,027 HVAC contract with Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating that was executed without prior approval, and approved the Nevada Agreement on Allocation of Opioid Recoveries. Several new positions were approved, including a part-time custodian, a full-time Recreation Coordinator, and multiple grant-funded community health roles.

• Awarded $696,015 Civic Center Buildout bid to Bruce Purves Construction (unanimous)
• Ratified $835,027 HVAC contract with Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating (unanimous)
• Approved Nevada Agreement on Allocation of Opioid Recoveries (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 funding for Fallon Ranch Hand Rodeo (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment Fifteen to Navy Encroachment Protection Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved part-time Custodian and full-time Recreation Coordinator positions (unanimous)
• Approved grant-funded health positions incl. Community Health Nurse Supervisor (unanimous)
• Tabled Coleman Road boundary line adjustment due to incorrect parcel number

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss strategic planning and library marketing. The board is deciding on the adoption of a 3D Printing Policy and a Collection Development Policy.

• Approval of 3D Printing Policy
• Approval of Collection Development Policy and Request for Reconsideration of Library Resources
• Review of strategic plan options including a consultant
• Approval of May 2021 monthly budget reports
• Approval of the Library Gift Fund

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several special use permits, including a 24-hour distribution warehouse and a power generation facility. The body will also consider conservation easement applications and parcel map requests.

• Special use permit for Frito Lay Company to build a distribution warehouse at 149 Mclean Road
• Major special use permit for Brady Power Partners to construct a 9.5 megawatt geothermal facility
• Conservation easement applications for Eckert Family Trust (262.88 acres) and Robert E. Smith, Jr. (211.0 acres)
• Temporary use permit for farm labor quarters at 12233 Carr Lane
• Special use permits for home-based businesses at 2480 Dalila Street and 4270 Equestrian Drive

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved several special use permits and land use applications, including a 9.5 MW solar facility for Brady Power Partners, a Frito Lay warehouse and distribution center, and two home-based businesses. They also recommended approval of two sending site applications and six parcel maps to the Board of County Commissioners. A temporary use permit for farm labor quarters was tabled for 90 days.

• Approved special use permit for 9.5 MW solar facility at Desert Peak (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Frito Lay warehouse at 149 Mc Lean Road (unanimous)
• Approved home-based business for metal/gun smithing at 2480 Dalila Street (unanimous)
• Approved home-based retail business for alpaca products at 4270 Equestrian Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Eckert Family Trust sending site with 352 TDRs (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Robert Smith Jr. sending site with 195 TDRs (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 6 parcel maps for 16 lots north of Dillon Road (unanimous)
• Tabled temporary use permit for farm labor quarters for 90 days (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. The commission will review departmental reports and approve minutes from the June 3, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of June 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of monthly departmental report

The Churchill County Highway Commission held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. It unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from June 3, 2021, and heard a public comment from resident Conrad Lowrey requesting that a half-mile of dirt road be paved. The meeting adjourned after a brief session.

• Approved the agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes of June 3, 2021, as submitted (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management will meet to discuss fiscal write-offs and the disposition of a building on South Maine Street. The agenda includes several consent items regarding equipment purchases for internet installations in Elko.

• Discussion of 1st Quarter Write Offs for FY 2020/2021
• Disposition of building at 859 South Maine Street, Fallon
• Purchase of 2,000 corning enclosures from Calix, Inc. for $58,000.00
• Purchase of ONT's from Calix, Inc. for $114,280.00 and $128,920.00
• Purchase of Futurepath microduct from Fiber Optic Supply, Inc. for $72,152.00

The board unanimously approved demolishing the old shop building at 859 South Maine Street, despite the city's interest in preserving it as historical. The board also approved $4,959.10 in third-quarter write-offs and several purchase orders for Elko internet installation equipment. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved demolition of building at 859 South Maine Street (unanimous)
• Approved $4,959.10 in 3rd Quarter Write Offs for FY 2020/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18297 to Calix, Inc. for $58,000.00 for 2,000 corning enclosures (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18298 to Calix, Inc. for $114,280.00 for ONT's (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18300 to Calix, Inc. for $128,920.00 for ONT's (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18301 to Fiber Optic Supply, Inc. for $72,152.00 for microduct (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18302 to Calix, Inc. for $71,958.90 for blades (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18305 to Power & Telephone, Co. for $53,611.70 for enclosures (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the county's tax rate and budget compliance for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The meeting includes decisions on several service contracts, personnel changes, and land use applications.

• Approval of Resolution 17-2021 adopting and certifying the FY 2021-2022 Tax Rate
• Transfer of $92,135.13 to the City of Fallon for Kaiser Street sidewalk and Front Street design work
• Apportionment of FY 2021 Federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) totaling $2,492,770
• Funding request of $2,500 for the Fallon Lions Club Junior Rodeo
• Parcel Map Application for Bejona Enterprises LLC at 6335 Reno Highway

The Board of County Commissioners approved funding for the Fallon Lions Club Junior Rodeo in the amount of $2,500. They also approved a $5,000 contract with EKAY Economic Consultants to update the county's Housing Needs Assessment. Additionally, the board approved a $1,500/week consulting agreement for Life Center restructuring, a merit increase for the County Manager, and several other items.

• Approved $2,500 funding for the Fallon Lions Club Junior Rodeo.
• Approved $5,000 proposal from EKAY Economic Consultants to update the Housing Needs Assessment.
• Approved professional services agreement with Edrie LaVoie at $1,500/week not to exceed 13 weeks.
• Approved one-step merit increase for County Manager Jim R. Barbee effective August 21, 2021.
• Adopted Resolution 16-2021 assigning additional ad valorem tax levy for Cooperative Extension.
• Approved Parcel Map Application for Bejona Enterprises LLC subject to conditions.
• Approved transfer of $92,135.13 to City of Fallon for Kaiser Street sidewalk and Front Street design.
• Adopted Resolution 17-2021 certifying the combined tax rate for FY 2021-2022.

General

The Liquor Board will meet to review and adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from May 20, 2020. The board will also consider an application for an on-premises liquor license.

• Issuance of an On-Premises Liquor License to Kimberly Urso, dba Yellow Petal Flower Farm, located at 3255 Lone Tree Road, Fallon, Nevada

The Churchill County Liquor Board unanimously approved an On-Premises Liquor License for Kimberly Urso, doing business as Yellow Petal Flower Farm at 3255 Lone Tree Road, Fallon, Nevada. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 20, 2020 meeting. No public comment was made at the meeting.

• Approved the agenda as submitted.
• Approved the minutes of the May 20, 2020 meeting.
• Approved an On-Premises Liquor License for Kimberly Urso, dba Yellow Petal Flower Farm, located at 3255 Lone Tree Road, Fallon, Nevada.

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to consider actions regarding employee leave hours and a specific request for food delivery services. The board will also review correspondence concerning the reconstruction of the William N. Pennington Life Center.

• Disposition of leave hours for employees of the William N. Pennington Life Center
• Request from David Lavers for food delivery from the Meals on Wheels Program
• Letter from Sandella R. Reed regarding the reconstruction of the William N. Pennington Life Center and amended bylaws

The Coalition for Senior Citizens approved a motion to pay employees 100% of accrued vacation leave and 35% of sick leave through June 30, 2021, for those not applying for county positions. Employees applying for county jobs will be paid out after their county position closes, with a two-week rollover allowed if hired. The board also struck a Meals on Wheels delivery request from the agenda after the individual received food. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous).
• Approved leave payout: 100% vacation, 35% sick for non-applicants; payout after county hiring process for applicants, with 2-week rollover for those hired (unanimous).
• Struck Meals on Wheels delivery request from agenda after food was provided.

County Board of Health

The Churchill County Board of Health will discuss COVID-19 surveillance, closures, and CARES Act funding. The board is also considering funding recommendations for the RU92 Marijuana Tax Revenue Grant Program and receiving an update on Health District development.

• Funding recommendations for RU92 Marijuana Tax Revenue Grant Program
• Update on COVID-19 surveillance testing, county closures, and CARES Act funding
• Development update on the Health District featuring UNR School of Medicine representatives
• Review of media released regarding COVID-19 and Board of Health priorities

The Board of Health unanimously approved funding recommendations for the RU92 Marijuana Tax Revenue Grant Program, distributing approximately $88,000 to local agencies for substance abuse, mental health, and teen pregnancy programs. The board also approved the agenda, minutes from May 26, 2021, and media releases related to COVID-19. COVID-19 updates and Health District development were presented for information only, with no action taken.

• Approved the agenda as submitted.
• Approved the minutes of the May 26, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Approved funding recommendations for RU92 Marijuana Tax Revenue grants, totaling $88,000, with additional $33,000 from Social Services Mental Health Indigent funds.
• Approved media releases related to COVID-19 and other Board of Health priorities.

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will discuss hunting bag limits, season regulations, and heritage project proposals. The board will also consider a proposal to introduce turkeys into Dixie Valley.

• Heritage Project Proposals for Fiscal Year 2022
• Commission Regulation 20-12: 2021-2022 Upland Game and Furbearer Seasons and Bag Limits
• Commission Regulation 21-13: 2021-2022 Migratory Game Bird Seasons, Bag Limits, and Special Regulations
• Biennial Upland Game Release Plan for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023
• Proposal by Jesse Lattin for putting turkeys in Dixie Valley

The board unanimously approved all proposed Heritage Project proposals totaling up to $1,268,276.61 for Fiscal Year 2022, including bighorn sheep and mule deer habitat projects. It also approved Duck Stamp projects up to $118,600, Upland Game Bird Stamp projects up to $341,081, and several Commission Regulations. No action was taken on the Biennial Upland Game Release Plan due to lack of supporting documentation.

• Approved Heritage Project Proposals for FY2022 up to $1,268,276.61
• Approved Duck Stamp Request projects up to $118,600
• Approved Upland Game Bird Stamp Request projects up to $341,081
• Approved Commission Regulation 20-12, Amendment #1 (Upland Game and Furbearer Seasons)
• Approved Commission Regulation 21-07, Amendment #1 (Heritage Tag Vendors)
• Approved Commission Regulation 21-13, Amendment #1 (Migratory Game Birds)
• No action taken on Biennial Upland Game Release Plan due to missing supporting documents
• Discussed proposal to introduce turkeys in Dixie Valley; deferred to future agenda

Planning Commission

The Sending Site Review Committee will hold a public hearing to consider two applications for conservation easements. These applications involve properties with specific water rights and acreage in Churchill County.

• Sending site application by Eckert Family Trust for 262.88 acres at 1805 Norcutt Lane, 9295 Pasture Road, and farmland off Pasture Road
• Sending site application by Robert E Smith Jr for 211.0 acres at 7250 Curry Road and 3303 GwinnMarie Court

The Churchill County Sending Site Review Committee unanimously approved two sending site applications for conservation easements. The Eckert Family Trust application for 262.88 acres (APNs 006-111-25, -26, -27, -29, -37) was approved with 352 Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs). The Robert E. Smith Jr. application for 211.0 acres (APNs 006-553-37, -41) was approved with 195 TDRs. Both recommendations will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and then the Board of County Commissioners for final action.

• Approved Eckert Family Trust sending site application for 262.88 acres (APNs 006-111-25, -26, -27, -29, -37) unanimously
• Recommended 352 TDRs for Eckert Family Trust APNs unanimously
• Approved Robert E. Smith Jr. sending site application for 211.0 acres (APNs 006-553-37, -41) unanimously
• Recommended 195 TDRs for Smith APNs unanimously
• Approved agenda as submitted unanimously
• Approved minutes of March 29, 2021 as submitted unanimously

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens will consider personnel and organizational updates regarding the William N. Pennington Life Center. Discussions include the hiring process for a new Senior Center Manager and proposed amendments to the organization's bylaws.

• Request for members to participate in the hiring process for the Senior Center Manager
• Proposal to allow current employees to continue working until positions are filled by the county
• Approval of amended bylaws to remove the position of Director based on a Churchill County restructuring plan

The Coalition for Senior Citizens approved amended bylaws that eliminate the Executive Director position effective immediately, as part of Churchill County's restructuring plan for senior services. The board also voted unanimously to request that the county not use Manpower for hiring, allow current employees to keep working until positions are filled, and include Coalition members in the Senior Center Manager selection process. The meeting included extensive public comment opposing the county takeover and the board's actions.

• Approved amended bylaws removing Director position, keeping 7 board members and Open Meeting Law (majority, Lind and Richards opposed)
• Approved request to county: no Manpower, current employees continue until positions filled, Coalition input on Manager hiring (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Board of Regional Transportation Commission is meeting to discuss funding and fund transfers for city infrastructure projects. The primary focus is the reconstruction of Front Street and sidewalk improvements on Kaiser Street.

• Proposed $1,055,594.30 from Regional Transportation Fund 280 for Front Street Reconstruction
• Proposed $1,000,000.00 from Public Transit Fund 395 for Front Street Reconstruction
• Proposed $88,135.13 transfer to City of Fallon for Front Street reconstruction design work
• Proposed $4,000.00 transfer to City of Fallon for Kaiser Street sidewalk improvements

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved $2,055,594.30 in funding and encumbrances for the Front Street Reconstruction project, drawing $1,055,594.30 from Regional Transportation Fund 280 and $1,000,000 from Public Transit Fund 395. The commission also approved transferring $4,000 for Kaiser Street sidewalk improvements and $88,135.13 for Front Street design work to the City of Fallon. The board approved the agenda, the May 19, 2021 minutes, and the June Treasurer's report, which showed fund balances and tax revenue increases. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2021 minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved June Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved $1,055,594.30 from Fund 280 for Front Street Reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 from Fund 395 for Front Street Reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 transfer for Kaiser Street sidewalk improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $88,135.13 transfer for Front Street design work (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several personnel changes, budget transfers, and contract renewals. Key items include IT security services and the potential dissolution of specific funds to cover Civic Center construction costs.

• IT managed services contract renewal with Logically for $249,420
• Contract extension with Merchant McIntyre & Associates for $45,000
• Resolution 14-2021 to dissolve Fairgrounds Sale Proceeds Fund for Civic Center construction
• Parcel Map Application for Hendrix Ranch at 568 and 640 N. Downs Lane
• Reappointment of Dr. Tedd McDonald as Health Officer for $1,000 per year

The board unanimously approved a one-year managed IT services contract renewal with Logically for $293,575.20, which includes the new SecureCare Security Suite and a one-time onboarding fee of $12,098.63. The board also unanimously approved a $20,000 COVID vaccine incentive program, with $10,000 from the county and $10,000 from the City of Fallon, offering cash prizes for fully vaccinated residents. Additionally, the board adopted Resolution 13-2021 to augment the FY 2020-21 budget by $5.9 million for the General Fund and other fund increases, and approved a $45,000 six-month contract extension with Merchant McIntyre & Associates for grant services.

• Approved Logically IT contract renewal with SecureCare for $293,575.20 plus $12,098.63 onboarding fee (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 COVID vaccine incentive program with cash prizes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 13-2021 to augment FY 2020-21 budget (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 six-month contract extension with Merchant McIntyre & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved POOL insurance renewal for $343,645.69 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as revised and May 19, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will discuss a restructuring plan to transfer the operations of the William N. Pennington Life Center to the Churchill County Social Services Department. This proposal includes terminating the current lease and transferring all budgets, funding, and grants to the county.

• Approval of the Churchill County Restructuring Plan for senior services effective July 1, 2021
• Termination of the lease for the William N. Pennington Life Center effective July 1, 2021
• Approval of Amended Bylaws to remove the position of Director

The Coalition for Senior Citizens approved Churchill County's restructuring plan to transfer all operations of the William N. Pennington Life Center to the county's Social Services Department, effective July 1, 2021, and approved terminating the lease with the county. The board tabled approval of amended bylaws for further discussion. The decisions followed extensive public comment from seniors and staff opposing the change.

• Approved Churchill County Restructuring Plan to transfer Life Center operations to county (majority, Lind opposed)
• Approved termination of Life Center lease with county, effective July 1, 2021 (majority, Lind opposed)
• Tabled amended bylaws removing Director position for further discussion

General

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a plan to restructure services for senior citizens. This includes transferring William N. Pennington Life Center operations to the Social Services Department and terminating its current lease.

• Restructuring plan to transfer William N. Pennington Life Center operations to Churchill County Social Services
• Termination of the lease with the Coalition for Senior Citizens
• Transfer of all accompanying budgets, funding, and grants to the county
• Approval of job description and pay grade ($60,700 - $81,700) for a new Senior Center Manager position

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a restructuring plan to transfer all operations of the William N. Pennington Life Center to the Churchill County Social Services Department, terminating the lease with the Coalition for Senior Citizens and moving all associated budgets, funding, and grants to the county. The board also approved the creation of a new Senior Center Manager position with a pay grade of 60 ($60,700 - $81,700) and authorized recruitment for the role. The effective date for the transition is July 1, 2021, pending the Coalition's agreement to an early lease termination.

• Approved the restructuring plan to transfer all senior services operations to the county, including terminating the lease with the Coalition for Senior Citizens.
• Authorized the County Manager to appoint an interim manager for the Life Center.
• Approved the job description and pay grade (Grade 60: $60,700 - $81,700) for the new Senior Center Manager position.
• Authorized recruitment and hiring for the Senior Center Manager position, with discretion to set pay up to 3 steps higher based on qualifications.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review parcel map applications and a special use permit for weekly vendor events. The body will also consider terminating two expired special use permits for home-based businesses.

• Special use permit for weekly outdoor events (3 p.m. to 7 p.m.) at 1150 Taylor Place
• Parcel map for Bejona Enterprises LLC at 6335 Reno Highway (5.6 acres)
• Parcel map for Hendrix Ranch at 568 and 640 N Downs Lane (58.94 acres)
• Termination of special use permit for electronic repair business at 1955 Lucas Road
• Termination of special use permit for home day care at 2163 Sabrinas Way

The Churchill County Planning Commission unanimously approved two parcel map applications (Bejona Enterprises LLC and Hendrix Ranch) and a special use permit for the Pick'n & Grin'n Farmer's Market, all subject to conditions. The commission also terminated two special use permits for businesses that had closed. All decisions are recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, except the special use permit which is final.

• Approved parcel map for Bejona Enterprises LLC at 6335 Reno Highway, splitting APN 008-573-05 into two parcels (unanimous)
• Approved parcel map for Hendrix Ranch at 568 and 640 N Downs Lane, splitting APN 007-571-32 into three parcels (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Pick'n & Grin'n Farmer's Market at 1150 Taylor Place for outdoor events (unanimous)
• Terminated special use permit for Werner Vinson's mobile TV/electronics repair business at 1955 Lucas Road (consent agenda)
• Terminated special use permit for Carolynne Daniels' day care at 2163 Sabrinas Way (consent agenda)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Churchill County Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss equipment procurement for the Civic Center. The body will also review minutes from March 9, 2021, and receive departmental updates.

• Possible bid award to Priefert Rodeo & Ranch Equipment for $193,850.34 for panels, chutes, posts, and hardware for the Civic Center

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a resolution opposing the creation of separate government subdivisions within the county. The meeting includes decisions on water basin tax assessments, road funding, and various land use and conservation agreements.

• Resolution 11-2021 regarding opposition to alternative forms of local government political subdivisions
• Zone change request for 9365 Marshall Drive from C-2 (commercial) to A-10 (residential)
• Special assessments for 2021-2022 tax rolls for Carson Desert, Lovelock Valley, and Dixie Valley groundwater basins
• Interlocal Contract for wildfire protection with Nevada Division of Forestry for $28,582
• Contract with Lumos & Associates for $24,500 for a RAISE Grant Application for a roadway between Moody Lane and Coleman Road

The Board approved a special assessment of approximately $2.07 per taxable water user in the Carson Desert Groundwater Basin, totaling $24,000, despite Commissioner Koenig's opposition and concerns about the increase. The Board also approved a zoning change for a residential property at 9365 Marshall Drive from C-2 (commercial) to A-10 (residential) to help the owner refinance. Several contracts and agreements were approved, including a wildfire protection contract and a grant application assistance contract.

• Approved zoning change for 9365 Marshall Drive from C-2 to A-10 (unanimous)
• Approved $24,000 special assessment for Carson Desert Groundwater Basin (2-1, Koenig opposed)
• Approved $135.85 Lovelock Valley and $10,119.34 Dixie Valley groundwater assessments (2-1, Koenig opposed)
• Approved $28,582 interlocal contract with Nevada Division of Forestry for wildfire protection (unanimous)
• Approved $24,500 contract with Lumos & Associates for RAISE grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 conservation easement purchase with Gary Snow and Billie Jo Frazier Snow (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 11-2021 opposing alternative forms of local government (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 fund transfer to Road Department for road projects (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Highway Commission will conduct a regularly scheduled meeting including department reports and updates. The agenda includes consideration of the May 6, 2021 minutes and the current agenda for approval.

• Monthly departmental report
• Departmental update
• Approval of May 6, 2021 minutes

The Churchill County Highway Commission held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. The board unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 6, 2021 meeting. Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes gave a departmental report, and commissioners discussed a flashing light at Sheckler and road conditions on Allen Road and near the cemetery, but no formal action was taken on these items.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2021 as submitted (unanimous)

County Board of Health

The Churchill County Board of Health will discuss COVID-19 related activities, including state criteria, county closures, and CARES Act funding. The board will also review media releases and receive updates from community-funded partners.

• Update on COVID-19 surveillance testing, county closures, and CARES Act funding
• Review of COVID-19 and Board of Health media releases
• Updates from New Frontier Treatment Center
• Updates from Churchill County School District Safe Schools Professional Program
• Updates from Churchill Community Coalition Too Good for Drugs, Mindfulness and Mental Health Awareness

The Churchill County Board of Health unanimously approved the submitted media releases related to COVID-19 and the quarterly reports from community-funded partners. The meeting also included an informational update on COVID-19 activities, with no action taken. The next meeting was scheduled for June 23rd.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 media releases (unanimous)
• Approved community partner quarterly reports (unanimous)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the final budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

• Approval of Churchill County's Tax Rate and Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022

The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing and unanimously approved the Churchill County tax rate of $1.2829 and the final budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The overall county rate is $2.8629, and the City of Fallon rate is $3.6600. The comptroller was directed to file the budget with the Department of Taxation as required by statute.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 tax rate of $1.2829 and final budget (unanimous)
• Directed Comptroller to file final budget with Department of Taxation
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission will discuss funding for road and bridge projects. The board is considering two separate $250,000 allocations for the third and fourth quarters of FY 2021.

• Transfer of $250,000 to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2021 3rd quarter road and bridge projects
• Funding and encumbrance of $250,000 for FY 2021 4th quarter road and bridge projects
• Approval of May Treasurer's Report

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved a $250,000 fund transfer to the Churchill County Road Department for FY 2021 third-quarter road and bridge projects, and also approved a $250,000 funding encumbrance for fourth-quarter projects. The May Treasurer's Report was accepted, showing increased revenues. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $250,000 transfer to Road Department for Q3 road projects (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 encumbrance for Q4 road projects (unanimous)
• Approved May Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will determine top priority concerns for the Nevada Department of Transportation and review a revised parceling plan for 80.64 acres north of Dillon Road. The body will also consider several funding agreements for social services and public health.

• Revised parceling plan for NEV DEV LLC to divide 80.64 acres into 16 lots north of Dillon Road
• Agreement with Housing and Urban Development for $68,094 for Rapid Rehousing
• Interlocal Contract with State of Nevada for Community Health Program not to exceed $119,461.40
• Professional Services Agreement with Pictometry International for $29,160.00 for aerial imagery
• Nuisance complaints against Olsen Brothers Dairy and Sage Hill Partnership regarding propane cannons

The Board approved a revised Tentative Parceling Plan for NEV DEV LLC to divide 80.64 acres into 16 five-acre residential lots north of Dillon Road, subject to conditions including road maintenance agreements and access restrictions. The board also approved funding for the Junior Livestock Show, a HUD rapid rehousing agreement, and several other contracts. Two nuisance complaints regarding propane cannons at dairies were heard, with Commissioner Olsen abstaining, but no decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved NEV DEV LLC tentative parceling plan for 16 lots (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 FY21 funding for Churchill County Junior Livestock Show (unanimous)
• Approved $68,094 HUD rapid rehousing agreement (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal contract with State for public health services up to $119,461.40 (unanimous)
• Approved $29,160 Pictometry aerial imagery agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed John Wyatt Getto as alternate to Board of Equalization (unanimous)
• Adopted top three NDOT priority concerns (unanimous)
• Approved $11,200 OPEB actuarial study contract (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several temporary use permit renewals and a proposal to divide 80.64 acres into 16 lots. The body will also hold public hearings for an auto body shop, an agrotourism facility, and a zoning map amendment.

• Tentative Parceling Plan for 80.64 acres north of Dillon Road to be divided into 16 lots
• Special use permit for an auto body shop at 3921 Arnold Way
• Special use permit for Yellow Petal Flower Farm agrotourism facility at 3255 Lone Tree Road
• Zoning Map Amendment for 9365 Marshall Drive from C-2 (commercial) to A-10 (residential)
• Review of special use permit for Excel Equipment Co storage yard at 9900 Carson Highway

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved several land-use items, including a tentative parceling plan for 16 lots north of Dillon Road, a special use permit for an auto body shop with a paint booth, and a special use permit for an agrotourism facility. It also renewed three temporary use permits for home construction and extended a special use permit for an equipment storage yard. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved renewal of temporary use permit for Robert Daly at 13450 Big Red Drive (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of temporary use permit for Jose Rodriguez-Segura at 4792 Conrad Place (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of temporary use permit for Levi Coonce at 700 Triple E Lane (unanimous)
• Extended special use permit for Excel Equipment Co at 9900 Carson Highway for 18 months (unanimous)
• Approved tentative parceling plan for NEV DEV LLC to divide APNs 008-113-49 & -56 into 16 parcels (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Brenda Garabito auto body shop at 3921 Arnold Way (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Yellow Petal Flower Farm agrotourism at 3255 Lone Tree Road (unanimous)
• Recommended zoning change from C-2 to A-10 for 9365 Marshall Drive (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a variety of personnel and administrative updates, including COVID-19 response and pay table modifications. The body is also reviewing several land use notifications from the Bureau of Land Management and a nuisance complaint against Sage Hill Dairy.

• Contract with Western Timber Frame for a ShadeScape Pavilion at the Churchill County Civic Center for $259,244.00
• Public hearing on Ordinance 7 to repeal COVID Leave Policies and the Employee Management Committee chapter
• Modified pay tables for Sheriff's Deputies' Associations reflecting a 0.75% pay reduction
• Churchill County School District's Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022
• Nuisance Complaint by Thomas Keyes against Sage Hill Partnership, dba Sage Hill Dairy

The board unanimously adopted Bill 2021-B, Ordinance 7, repealing Emergency Paid Sick Leave, Emergency Family and Medical Leave, and the Employee Management Committee from Title 3 of the county code. It also approved a $259,244 contract for a pavilion at the Civic Center, approved FSA carryovers, and made several appointments. The Birch Lane zone change application was withdrawn by the applicant and was not on the agenda.

• Adopted Bill 2021-B, Ordinance 7, repealing COVID leave policies and Employee Management Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $259,244 contract with Western Timber Frame for Civic Center pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved FSA carryover for plan years 19-20 and 20-21 (unanimous)
• Approved modified Sheriff's Deputy pay tables with 0.75% reduction (unanimous)
• Approved amended interlocal agreement for Western Nevada Regional Youth Center PREA compliance (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for May 19, 2021 on nuisance complaint against Sage Hill Dairy (majority, Olsen abstaining)
• Reappointed Ernie Schank, Peggy Hughes, Gary Cordes, Ava Case, Gary Imelli, Bob Francke to various boards (unanimous)
• Appointed Alan Kalt to Audit Committee (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review departmental reports and approve minutes from the April 1, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of April 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report
• Departmental update

The Churchill County Highway Commission held a regular meeting on May 6, 2021, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 1, 2021 meeting, both by unanimous vote. No substantive decisions were made regarding road projects or policies. During public comment, resident Conrad Lowrey raised concerns about road paving priorities, but the board took no action on his request.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2021 as submitted (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management will meet to consider several financial and administrative items. Discussion includes potential debt write-offs, a report review, and a student worker scholarship.

• Approval of 2nd Quarter Write Offs for FY 2020/2021 in the amount of $10,229.24
• Review of Benchmark International Report and consideration of NRS 710
• Scholarship Program waiver to award a student worker $1,000.00 per year for four years

The board unanimously approved $10,229.24 in second-quarter write-offs for FY 2020/2021, which were higher than usual due to COVID-related FCC restrictions. They also approved a waiver to award a $1,000-per-year scholarship to a student worker, and reviewed a Benchmark International report on company valuation, taking no action on it.

• Approved $10,229.24 in Q2 write-offs (unanimous)
• Approved scholarship waiver for student worker, $1,000/year for 4 years (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 26, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 1, 2021 (unanimous)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider several regulations regarding hunting seasons and quotas. The board will also review a travel budget and a petition for a special hunt for disabled persons.

• Fiscal Year 2022 Travel Budget to the Nevada Department of Wildlife
• Commission Regulation 21-14: Big Game Quotas for the 2021-2022 Season
• Commission Regulation 21-04, Amendment #1: 2021 Black Bear Seasons
• Petition for a special hunt for disabled persons

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2022 Travel Budget to the Nevada Department of Wildlife and Commission Regulation 21-14, which sets big game quotas for the 2021-2022 season, including mule deer, pronghorn antelope, elk, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. The board also approved Commission Regulation 21-04, Amendment #1, for the 2021 black bear seasons. No action was taken on a petition for a special hunt for disabled persons, as it was pulled from the state agenda.

• Approved FY2022 Travel Budget to NDOW (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 21-14 for Antelope quotas (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 21-14 for Elk quotas (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 21-14 for Nelson Big Horn Sheep quotas (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 21-14 for California Sheep quotas (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 21-14 for Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep quotas (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 21-14 for Resident Mountain Goat quotas (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 21-14 for Mule Deer quotas (unanimous)

Employee Management Committee

The Employee Management Committee is meeting to review updates on two specific events. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from April 2021.

• Employee Appreciation Dinner update
• Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament update
• Approval of April 5th and April 19th, 2021 meeting minutes

Coalition for Senior Citizens

The Finance Sub-Committee will meet to review administrative and financial items. The agenda includes approving previous minutes and reviewing financial reports from January through February 28, 2021.

• Approval of the January 28, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of Financial Reports for January through February 28, 2021

The Coalition for Senior Citizens finance subcommittee met and approved the financial reports for January through February 2021. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major policy decisions. A consultant provided an update on accounting work, noting the need for a policy on approving the executive director's reimbursements.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 28, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for January-February 2021 (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the March 2021 monthly budget reports and the Library Gift Fund. The agenda also includes a review of the Churchill County Library Five Year Plan 2018-22 and discussion regarding library marketing.

• Review and action on March 2021 monthly budget reports
• Review and action on the Library Gift Fund
• Review and action on the Library Board of Trustees Bylaws
• Review of Churchill County Library Five Year Plan 2018-22
• Discussion of library marketing and publicity ideas

Coalition for Senior Citizens

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and a reopening plan for the William N. Pennington Life Center. The board will also review financial and service-level reports.

• Approval of the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
• Purchase of an "Outwest Buildings" shed for approximately $4,000.00
• Approval of the draft Reopening Plan for the William N. Pennington Life Center
• Discussion of nominations and elections for board members for the July 22, 2021 meeting
• Approval of Financial Reports for January through February 28, 2021

The Coalition for Senior Citizens approved a draft reopening plan for the William N. Pennington Life Center, with a soft opening of exercise classes on May 1, 2021, and congregate dining resuming June 1, 2021. The board also approved the FY21-22 budget as amended, the purchase of a storage shed for about $4,000, and the service-level and financial reports. Elections for all officer positions were scheduled for the July 22, 2021 meeting.

• Approved draft Reopening Plan with soft opening May 1 and congregate dining June 1 (unanimous)
• Approved FY21-22 Budget as amended (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Out West Buildings shed for approximately $4,000 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 28, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved service-level reports for January-March 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for January-February 2021 (unanimous)
• Agendized election of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer for July 22 meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss COVID-19 activities, including surveillance testing and CARES Act funding. The body will also consider approving a county reopening plan to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Approval of the Churchill County Reopening Plan
• Update on COVID-19 activities, state criteria, and county closures
• Discussion of CARES Act funding
• Review of media released regarding COVID-19 and Board of Health priorities

The Board of Health unanimously approved the county's COVID-19 Transition Plan, which seeks local control and full reopening at 100% capacity starting May 1, 2021. The plan will be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for final approval and then to the Nevada COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Taskforce. The board also received a detailed update on vaccination and testing efforts, including 7,275 total doses administered and a 5.4% positivity rate.

• Approved COVID-19 Transition Plan for submission to County Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 24, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved media releases related to COVID-19 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss terminating the COVID-19 pandemic emergency declaration and review reopening plans. The body is also considering several construction contracts and the adoption of the 2020 Master Plan.

• Contract with Hammond Homes & Construction for a Civic Center Pavilion for $568,369.05
• Bid award to Parson Drilling, Inc. for the Sandcreek Redundant Well Project for $341,500
• Public hearing on the adoption of the 2020 Master Plan
• Proposed revenue bond (CC Communications, Series 2021B) for a new building
• Renewal of Western Nevada Development District membership for $6,250

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2020 Master Plan, which sets the county's vision and goals for growth, housing, and resource protection for the next 20 years. The board also approved several other items, including a $341,500 construction bid for the Sand Creek Redundant Well Project and a $6,250 membership renewal with the Western Nevada Development District. A contract with Hammond Homes & Construction for a Civic Center pavilion was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

• Adopted 2020 Master Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded Sand Creek Redundant Well Project bid to Parsons Drilling, Inc. for $341,500 (unanimous)
• Renewed Western Nevada Development District membership for FY2022 at $6,250 (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG applications for C-3 Civic Center emergency generator and HVAC system (unanimous)
• Approved Parcel Map Waiver for Truckee-Carson Irrigation District land transfer (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as revised (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 25, 2019, March 26, 2021, and April 1, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The board will meet to discuss general city and county transportation matters. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, including the approval of previous minutes and the April Treasurer's Report.

• Approval of April Treasurer's Report
• Approval of March 17, 2021 meeting minutes

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved the April Treasurer's Report, showing fund balances of about $2.1 million in the Regional Transportation Fund and Public Transit Fund, and $150,000 in the One Cent Fund. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals of the agenda and prior minutes. A resident requested paving for Benson Lane, and the chairman requested copies of his petition for the record.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved April Treasurer's Report (unanimous)

Employee Management Committee

The Employee Management Committee will meet to discuss new business and review the treasurer's report. The primary action item is the selection of recipients for the Jim Regan Memorial Scholarship.

• Selection of Jim Regan Memorial Scholarship recipients

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several temporary use permits for residential quarters and a parcel map application. The body will also consider a zone change from E-1 to R-1 for a future Planned Unit Development and an appeal regarding amateur radio towers.

• Zone change application for 59.92 acres on the south side of Birch Lane from E-1 to R-1
• Variance application for Hendrix Ranch at 568 and 640 N Downs Lane to create two lots
• Appeal of a denied extension for three amateur radio towers at 5787 Mission Road
• Sending site application for 79.4 acres at 1550 & 1600 Wildes Road for a conservation easement
• Termination of a special use permit for a metals processing facility at 11000 Reno Highway

The Planning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend approval of a zone change from E-1 to R-1 for 59.92 acres south of Birch Lane, proposed by Kim McCreary for a future Planned Unit Development. The item will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on May 6, 2021. The commission also approved several temporary use permits, a sending site application, a parcel map, and a variance request.

• Recommended approval of E-1 to R-1 zone change for 59.92 acres on Birch Lane (4-3)
• Approved temporary use permit renewal for Levi Coonce at 700 Triple E Lane (tabled to next meeting)
• Renewed temporary use permit for Shelby & Kim Cecil at 96 Grand Avenue (unanimous)
• Renewed temporary use permit for Gary Sinclair at 1015 Dean Lane (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved temporary use permit for Debra Suzette Timerson at 950 S Taylor Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of sending site application and 90 TDRs for Brown Family Trust (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for 3 radio towers for Michael Clark (6-1)
• Approved parcel map for Jeff & Diane Bakker at 1370 Melanie Drive (unanimous)

Employee Management Committee

The committee will review the Treasurer's report and previous meeting minutes from February 1, 2021. Discussion includes planning for an employee appreciation event and a memorial golf tournament.

• Employee Appreciation Event
• Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament
• Setting a date for a special meeting regarding Jim Regan Memorial Scholarship applications

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on the 2020 Master Plan and Community Development Block Grant priorities. The body will also discuss COVID-19 responses and various personnel and funding requests.

• Public hearing for adoption of the 2020 Master Plan
• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant priorities and projects
• Funding request of $2,500 for the Lahontan Valley Claybreakers
• FTA 5311 and 5339 Grants for CART Program operations and two new vehicles
• $2,000 relocation reimbursement for the Museum Director candidate

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, and consent items, and set a public hearing for April 21, 2021, to consider adopting the 2020 Master Plan. They also approved CDBG grant priorities and applications, $2,500 for the Lahontan Valley Claybreakers, FTA grants for CART, an amended Medicaid interlocal agreement, a child abuse prevention proclamation, a new museum director's advanced step and relocation reimbursement, insurance renewals, and a position reclassification. All votes were unanimous.

• Set public hearing for April 21, 2021, on 2020 Master Plan adoption (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG priorities and applications for GOED submittal (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 community support funding for Lahontan Valley Claybreakers (unanimous)
• Approved FTA 5311 and 5339 grant submittals for CART operations and two new buses (unanimous)
• Accepted amended Medicaid Federal Match Program interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 2021 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved advanced step placement for Museum Director Teresa Hedgpeth at $79,706/yr and $2,000 relocation reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-22 insurance renewals: Cigna medical 5.5% increase, dental 6% increase, Superior vision 0% increase (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review departmental reports and approve minutes from the March 4, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of March 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of monthly departmental report

The Churchill County Highway Commission approved the agenda and the minutes of the March 4, 2021 meeting. County Manager Barbee reported that the NDOT priority list will keep the US 95/Sheckler intersection as number one and the Sherman Street intersection as number two, despite NDOT suggesting the latter be removed. The commission also heard a public comment from resident Conrad Lowrey requesting that his road off Benson Lane be designated as county-maintained and paved, but no action was taken on this request.

• Approved the agenda as submitted.
• Approved the minutes of March 4, 2021 as submitted.
• Kept the NDOT priority list unchanged, with US 95/Sheckler as #1 and Sherman Street as #2.
• Discussed reprioritizing York Lane/Gummow Drive intersections as a potential third priority, but no action was taken.
• Heard public comment from Conrad Lowrey requesting his road be designated as county-maintained and paved; no action was taken.

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management board is meeting to discuss the 2021-2022 budget for telephone, long-distance, and broadband enterprise funds. The body will also consider a contract for equipment replacement.

• Approval of the 2021-2022 Budget for CC Communications Telephone, Long-Distance, and Broadband Enterprise Funds
• PO#18181 Graybar Electric Company, Inc. for $171,353.89 to replace BTI 7802 with Ciena

The board unanimously approved the 2021-2022 budget for the Telephone, Long-Distance, and Broadband Enterprise Funds as presented. They also approved a consent item for a purchase order to Graybar Electric Company, Inc. for $171,353.89 to replace the BTI 7802 with Ciena. The meeting was procedural with no public comment.

• Approved 2021-2022 budget for Telephone, Long-Distance, and Broadband Enterprise Funds (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18181 to Graybar Electric Company, Inc. for $171,353.89 for BTI 7802 replacement with Ciena (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 4, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

General

The Sending Site Review Committee will consider a public hearing regarding a sending site application. The Brown Family Trust proposes placing a conservation easement on several parcels located at 1550 and 1600 Wildes Road.

• Public hearing for Brown Family Trust sending site application
• Proposed conservation easement for 79.4 acres at 1550 & 1600 Wildes Road
• Review of parcels 006-671-38, 006-671-39 & 006-671-41

The Sending Site Review Committee unanimously approved a sending site application by the Brown Family Trust for 79.4 acres at 1550 & 1600 Wildes Road, with 58.3 irrigated acres, and recommended 90 Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) for the property. The committee also approved the agenda and the minutes from December 14, 2020, and heard no public comments.

• Approved the agenda as submitted.
• Approved the minutes of the December 14, 2020 meeting as submitted.
• Approved the sending site application for APNs 006-671-38, 006-671-39 & 006-671-41 (79.4 acres, 58.3 irrigated acres) based on meeting criteria.
• Recommended 90 Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) for the same APNs.

General

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The board may provide direction to the Comptroller regarding changes to departmental budget requests following previous hearings.

• Presentation and discussion on the proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the tentative FY2021-22 budget, directing the Comptroller to submit it to the state by April 15. The budget includes a 13.8% increase in wages and benefits, a 25% increase in capital outlay, and a 44.6% increase in services and supplies, with major items like the Civic Center and a new fire truck. The board also discussed adjustments, including reducing health insurance costs and closing two funds.

• Approved FY2021-22 tentative budget (unanimous)
• Directed Comptroller to submit budget to state by April 15
• Reduced health insurance budget from 10% to 7% (noted likely lower)
• Closed Fairgrounds Sale Proceeds and Beautification funds
• Created new Civic Center department for tax tracking
• Changed two part-time bailiffs to one full-time bailiff
• Removed one full-time deputy and Sand Mountain repeater from Sheriff's budget
• Added $20,000 for marketing and $5,000 for travel for Civic Center

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management body is meeting to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is a presentation regarding the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop.

• Presentation of the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop

The board received a detailed presentation on the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, covering revenue forecasts, capital plans, and the impact of the Consumer Broadband Only Loop (CBOL) transition. No formal action was taken on the budget; it was informational only, with a formal budget hearing and motion expected at a future meeting.

• Approved the agenda as submitted by unanimous vote.
• Received the FY 2021-2022 budget workshop presentation as informational only.
• No formal action taken on the budget; a budget hearing and motion are planned for the next meeting.

County Board of Health

The Board of Health will review updates regarding COVID-19 activities, including state criteria, county closures, and CARES Act funding. Additionally, the Churchill County School District will present its plans for reopening schools.

• Update on COVID-19 related activities, including surveillance testing and CARES Act funding
• Presentation from Churchill County School District regarding school reopening plans
• Review of media approved and released regarding COVID-19 and Board of Health priorities
• Update from community partners related to COVID-19

The Churchill County Board of Health approved the submitted COVID-19 media releases. The board received informational updates on COVID-19 activities, including vaccination and testing data, and the school district's reopening plan, with no action taken on these items. The next meeting was scheduled for April 21, 2021.

• Approved the agenda as revised.
• Approved the minutes of the February 24, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the submitted COVID-19 media releases.
• Received an informational update on COVID-19 activities, including vaccines, testing, and funding.
• Received an informational presentation from the Churchill County School District on reopening plans.
• Received informational updates from community partners on COVID-19.
• Scheduled the next meeting for April 21, 2021, at 10:00 AM.

General

The agenda for this special meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will consider approving the agenda and the minutes from the February 25, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of February 25, 2021 meeting minutes

Employee Management Committee

The Employee Management Committee is meeting to review the treasurer's report and consider actions on employee-related events. The body will discuss the 2021 Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament and an Employee Appreciation Food Truck Lunch.

• Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament for 2021
• Employee Appreciation Food Truck Lunch

Cemetery Board

The Churchill County Cemetery Board will meet to elect officers and discuss budget priorities for the 2021/2022 fiscal year. The board will also review minutes from June 18, 2020.

• Election of Officers
• Review of Budget Priorities for Fiscal Year 2021/2022
• Approval of June 18, 2020 meeting minutes

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting to review administrative items. The agenda includes consideration of the previous meeting's minutes and the March Treasurer's Report.

• Approval of February 17, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approval of March Treasurer's Report

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved the March Treasurer's Report, the agenda, and the February minutes. The board also discussed and agreed on top road priorities for the Nevada Department of Transportation list, with Sherman Street as #2 and 95 South as #1, and York Lane/Gummow Drive as #3. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda as posted.
• Approved the minutes of the February 17, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the March Treasurer's Report.
• Agreed to keep Sherman Street as priority #2 and 95 South as #1 on the NDOT priority list.
• Agreed to propose York Lane and Gummow Drive intersections as priority #3.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the financing of an event center and the Community Development Block Grant Program. The body will also discuss COVID-19 responses and a parcel map application for a cluster development.

• Proposed $9,068,000 20-year loan from Sterling National Bank at 2.35% for an event center
• Public hearing on State of Nevada Governor's Office on Economic Development Community Development Block Grant Program
• Request for $4,000 in Fiscal Year 2022 Budget funding for Domestic Violence Intervention (DVI)
• Parcel Map Application for Hyde Homes, LLC to split 47.87 acres off Schindler Road into two lots
• Authorization to withdraw a protest against Application 89100 with the Nevada State Engineer

The board adopted Ordinance 119 authorizing a $9.1 million revenue bond to finance the Churchill County Civic Center, funded by sales tax and other revenues. It directed the County Manager to accept the recommended bid from Sterling National Bank for a 20-year term at 2.35% interest. The board also approved a $91,898 CDBG agreement for COVID-19 response, a parcel map for Hyde Homes, and a settlement to withdraw a water protest.

• Adopted Bill 2021-A, Ordinance 119, authorizing the $9.1M revenue bond for the event center.
• Directed County Manager to accept Sterling National Bank's bid: $9,068,000, 20-year term, 2.35% interest.
• Approved $91,898 CDBG agreement with GOED for COVID-19 response, opening public comment and application process.
• Approved Parcel Map 3 for Hyde Homes, splitting APN 006-451-18 into two lots, with conditions and water dedication waiver.
• Authorized withdrawal of protest against Terra-Gen's water application 89100, per settlement agreement.
• Approved consent agenda including fund reports, revenue reports, and treasurer's report.
• Approved minutes from February 17, 19, and 22, 2021 meetings.
• No action taken on employee service awards or BLM update; informational only.

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider updates to migratory game bird seasons and wildlife administrative codes. The board will also review a predation management plan and a petition regarding hunting access for disabled persons.

• Commission Regulation 21-13: 2021-2022 seasons and bag limits for Migratory Game Birds
• Commission General Regulation 496: Simplification of Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 503
• Commission General Regulation 498: Petition to withdraw dogs from bear hunts
• Second Draft Fiscal Year 2021 Predation Management Plan
• Petition by Mr. Perry "Rob" Pierce for special hunt seasons for disabled persons

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife unanimously approved several wildlife regulations and opposed a petition to change bear-hunting rules. The board also opposed a disabled-hunt petition for being incomplete and discussed upcoming state wildlife commission items.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 27, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 21-13 for 2021-2022 migratory game bird seasons (unanimous)
• Approved Commission General Regulation 496 updating NAC 503 language (unanimous)
• Opposed Commission General Regulation 498 to withdraw dogs from bear hunts (unanimous)
• Approved Second Draft FY2021 Predation Management Plan (unanimous)
• Opposed petition for disabled-person special hunt season due to incompleteness (unanimous)

General

The Churchill County Commissioners are holding a special meeting to consider awarding a contract for concrete work. The proposed project is located at the Churchill County Civic Center.

• Proposed contract award to A & K Earth Movers, Inc. in the amount of $2,070,000.00 for concrete work on the Churchill County Civic Center

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved awarding a $2,070,000 contract to A & K Earth Movers, Inc. for concrete work on the Churchill County Civic Center. The bid was selected over Cheek Construction's lower $1,966,000 bid because Cheek's bid was deemed non-responsive due to attached exclusions and lack of a bidder's preference certificate. The County Manager was authorized to execute the contract.

• Approved the agenda as submitted by unanimous vote.
• Awarded a $2,070,000 contract to A & K Earth Movers, Inc. for Civic Center concrete work, funded by the General Fund.
• Authorized the County Manager to execute the contract with A & K Earth Movers, Inc.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss and potentially adopt the 2020 Churchill County Master Plan, which includes updated goals for housing, transportation, and land use. The body will also review several temporary and special use permit applications for residential and commercial properties.

• Resolution 17-2020 to adopt the 2020 Churchill County Master Plan
• Special use permit for a Rail-based Industrial Park at 11000 Reno Highway
• Special use permit for Vehicle/Equipment Service and Waste Collection at 3505 Pflum Lane
• Special use permit for off-site outdoor storage at 4525 and 4565 Beacon Way
• Parcel map application to split 47.87 acres into two lots off Schindler Road

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved the 2020 Master Plan update and forwarded it to the Board of County Commissioners, and approved multiple temporary and special use permits, including for a caretaker's RV, a watchman's quarters, a vehicle repair business, an outdoor storage site, and a rail transloading facility. One temporary use permit was tabled due to conflicting evidence about the caregiver relationship, and another was tabled because the applicant was absent.

• Approved 2020 Master Plan update and Resolution 1-2021 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use permit for caretaker's RV at 7977 Reno Highway (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use permit for watchman's quarters at 4755 Silver Sage Lane (unanimous)
• Tabled temporary use permit for caretaker's RV at 950 S Taylor Street (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for vehicle repair business at 3505 Pflum Lane (5-1)
• Approved special use permit for outdoor storage at 4525 & 4565 Beacon Way (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for rail transloading at 11000 Reno Highway (unanimous)
• Tabled temporary use permit renewal for Gary Sinclair (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the use of Residential Construction Tax Funds for consulting services. The body will also receive updates on the Civic Center and other department events.

• Possible approval of Residential Construction Tax Funds for Kiser Arenas (Jim Kiser) for consulting services for the Churchill County Civic Center

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contracts for the Churchill County Civic Center and a $250,000 fund transfer for the Road Department. The body will also discuss priority concerns for the Nevada Department of Transportation and the county's COVID-19 response.

• Contract award of $168,000 to Fallon Glass & Sign for Civic Center windows and doors
• Contract award of $89,747 to One Horse Overhead Door for Civic Center rolling doors
• Transfer of $250,000 to the Churchill County Road Department
• Engagement letter of $35,000 for Scott Shaver, Esq. as bond counsel for the CC Communications Operation Center
• Appeal hearing for a denied Special Use Permit for a garbage collection business at 8885 Ara Lane

The board unanimously approved contracts for the Churchill County Civic Center: $168,000 to Fallon Glass & Sign for windows and doors, and $89,747 to One Horse Overhead Door for rolling doors, both awarded without competitive bidding due to the emergency nature and to lock in prices amid rising material costs. The board also ratified interlocal contracts with Mineral and Pershing Counties to house juveniles at $300 per day, approved a $250,000 fund transfer for road maintenance, and set an appeal hearing for a denied special use permit, conditioned on payment of the $250 filing fee.

• Awarded $168,000 contract to Fallon Glass & Sign for Civic Center windows/doors (unanimous)
• Awarded $89,747 contract to One Horse Overhead Door for Civic Center rolling doors (unanimous)
• Ratified interlocal contracts with Mineral and Pershing Counties for juvenile housing at $300/day (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer to Road Department for road maintenance (unanimous)
• Set appeal hearing for April 1, 2021, conditioned on $250 fee payment by March 15 (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 engagement letter with Scott Shaver as bond counsel (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including treasurer's and sheriff's reports (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review departmental reports and approve minutes from the February 4, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of February 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of monthly departmental report

The Churchill County Highway Commission held a routine meeting with no public comment or substantive policy decisions. It unanimously approved the agenda and the February 4, 2021 minutes. Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes reported purchasing a used chip spreader from NDOT for $1,500, which was noted but not formally voted on. The meeting adjourned after about eight minutes.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 4, 2021 as submitted (unanimous)
• Noted purchase of used NDOT chip spreader for $1,500 (reported, no vote)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management board will meet to consider several administrative and financial actions. Key items include a claim settlement and updates to purchasing policies.

• Loan terms for new building at 899 South Maine Street
• Claim settlement with Andrea Hiibel
• Amendments to Purchasing Policy
• Membership in NRTC

The board approved a $500 one-time fee for membership in the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC), which provides overflow call answering and voting rights. It also approved a $4,125.58 claim settlement with Andrea Hiibel for a vehicle accident at NAS Fallon. The board amended its purchasing policy to align with Nevada Revised Statute 332, raising supervisor purchase authority from $300 to $999. No action was taken on loan terms for the new building at 899 South Maine Street; management was directed to seek the best deal.

• Approved membership in NRTC with a $500 one-time fee
• Approved claim settlement with Andrea Hiibel for $4,125.58
• Amended Purchasing Policy to comply with NRS 332, raising supervisor purchase authority to $999
• Took no action on loan terms for new building; directed management to seek best deal

Board of Equalization

The County Board of Equalization is meeting to review a stipulated resolution regarding a tax roll appeal. The board will also consider approving minutes from April 2, 2020.

• Appeal of 2020-2021 Unsecured Roll for ENEL STILLWATER LLC (Account #CE003360) located at 4785 Lawrence Lane, Fallon, Nevada

The Churchill County Board of Equalization unanimously approved a stipulated resolution for Enel Stillwater LLC's appeal of the 2020-2021 unsecured tax roll, reducing the taxable value of the solar facility's equipment to $25,817,114 due to a 66% drop in power generation caused by faulty cables. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from April 2, 2020. Member Phyllys Dowd resigned, and Alan Kalt was moved to a full board position.

• Approved the agenda as submitted.
• Approved the minutes of the April 2, 2020 meeting as presented.
• Approved the stipulation for Enel Stillwater LLC, reducing the taxable value to $25,817,114 for fiscal year 2020-2021.
• Accepted Phyllys Dowd's resignation and moved Alan Kalt to a full board position.

County Board of Health

The Churchill County Board of Health is meeting to review COVID-19 related activities and communications. The board will discuss county closures, testing, and quarantine policies.

• Update on COVID-19 activities including State of Nevada criteria and county closures
• Discussion of CARES Act funding
• Review of Contact Tracing and Quarantine Policy
• Review and approval of COVID-19 media releases

The Board unanimously approved an amended Contact Tracing and Quarantine Policy aligning with CDC guidance, which exempts fully vaccinated individuals from quarantine after exposure under certain conditions. The board also approved the agenda, the January 27, 2021 minutes, and all submitted COVID-19 media releases. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved the agenda as submitted.
• Approved the minutes of the January 27, 2021 meeting as submitted.
• Approved the amended Contact Tracing and Quarantine Policy as presented.
• Approved the submitted COVID-19 media releases for the period of January 12, 2020 to February 12, 2021.

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission workshop meeting for February 23, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

General

The Board of County Commissioners will hold two days of special meetings to hear budget presentations from various county departments. These hearings are for informational purposes only, and no action will be taken on the presentations.

• Budget hearings for law enforcement, including Sheriff's Office, District Attorney, and Public Defender
• Budget hearings for health and social services
• Budget hearings for infrastructure, including Public Works, Planning & Zoning, and Road Department
• Budget hearings for general government, including Assessor, Recorder, and Clerk/Treasurer
• Budget hearings for community services, including Library and Museum

The Board of County Commissioners held two days of departmental budget hearings on February 19 and 22, 2021, for informational purposes only. No formal decisions were made; the board approved the agenda as submitted. Budget decisions are expected at future meetings.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a two-day special meeting to hear budget presentations from various county departments. These hearings are for informational purposes only, and no action will be taken on the presentations.

• Budget hearings for District Court, Juvenile Probation & Detention, and Justice Court
• Budget hearings for Social Services & Health, District Attorney, and Public Defender
• Budget hearings for Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management, and Fire Department
• Budget hearings for Library, Museum, Assessor, and Clerk/Treasurer
• Budget hearings for Public Works, Planning & Zoning, and Road Department

The Board of Churchill County Commissioners held two days of departmental budget hearings for information only, with no formal action taken. The agenda was approved unanimously, and the meetings were recessed and reconvened as scheduled. No substantive decisions were made during these sessions.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)

Debt Management Commission

The Debt Management Commission will meet to conduct procedural business. The body is scheduled to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and approve minutes from the January 21, 2021 meeting.

• Election of a Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of January 21, 2021 meeting minutes

The Churchill County Debt Management Commission met on February 18, 2021, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 21, 2021 meeting. The commission unanimously re-elected Lynn Pearce as Chairman and Alan Kalt as Vice-Chairman. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 4:03 PM.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Re-elected Lynn Pearce as Chairman and Alan Kalt as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will determine the county's top two priority concerns for the Nevada Department of Transportation. The body will also consider funding for the Churchill County Civic Center and the Sand Creek Redundant Municipal Well.

• Approval of $36,400 in grant funds for Court Services operational needs due to COVID-19
• Parcel map application to divide 21.20 acres at Michelle Drive and Dillon Road into 21 lots
• Engagement of Scott Shaver as bond counsel for $35,000 for the Civic Center project
• Resolution No. 6-2021 regarding tax-exempt obligations for the Sand Creek Redundant Municipal Well
• Refund of a $125.00 business license fee for Vinson Custom Electronics

The Board approved a series of 7 parcel maps to divide a 21.2-acre property into 21 residential lots, part of the long-standing Sky Ridge Development. The approval includes using the 1995 Parceling Plan, allowing a temporary gravel driveway for one lot, and accepting road dedications on the final map. The board also accepted a $36,400 COVID grant for Court Services and approved several other items.

• Approved 7 parcel maps dividing APN 008-174-84 into 21 lots (unanimous)
• Authorized use of 1995 Parceling Plan for well/septic layout (unanimous)
• Accepted $36,400 COVID Emergency Supplemental Funding grant for Court Services (unanimous)
• Approved $125 business license refund for Vinson Custom Electronics (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6-2021 for Sand Creek Redundant Municipal Well financing (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 bond counsel engagement with Scott Shaver (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 7-2021 for CC Communications bond offering (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fund and revenue reports (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission is meeting to approve road mileage figures for the City of Fallon and Churchill County. The board will also consider funding transfers and encumbrances for road and bridge projects.

• Transfer of $250,000 to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2021 Road and Bridge projects (2nd quarter)
• Funding and encumbrance of $250,000 for FY 2021 Road and Bridge projects (3rd quarter)
• Approval of 56.982 centerline miles maintained by the City of Fallon as of December 31, 2020
• Approval of 557.12 public road centerline miles and 446.10 motor fuel tax centerline miles maintained by the county as of December 31, 2020

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved the City of Fallon's public road mileage of 56.982 centerline miles and Churchill County's 557.152 centerline miles (446.10 for fuel tax) for submission to NDOT. It also approved a $250,000 transfer for FY 2021 road and bridge projects and a $250,000 encumbrance for the third quarter, both split 50/50 between Regional Transportation Fund 280 and Public Transit Fund 395. The February Treasurer's report was accepted, showing fund balances and revenue increases. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved City of Fallon road mileage of 56.982 centerline miles for NDOT (unanimous)
• Approved Churchill County road mileage of 557.152 centerline miles and fuel tax mileage of 446.10 for NDOT (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer to Road Department for FY 2021 Q2 projects (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 encumbrance for FY 2021 Q3 road and bridge projects (unanimous)
• Approved February Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and January 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land use applications, including temporary RV residency permits and a parcel split. The body will also review a home-based waste disposal business permit and terminate two expired permits.

• 7 parcel map applications to divide 21.20 acres into 21 lots at Michelle Drive and Dillon Road
• Variance application for Bejona Enterprises, LLC to reduce minimum parcel area at 6335 Reno Highway
• Temporary use permit for an RV at 623 River Village Drive (Amiee Springfield)
• Temporary use permit for an RV at 4985 Reno Highway (Terry Pearce)
• Annual review of special use permit for waste disposal business at 8885 Ara Lane

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on establishing a noise curfew for Regional Park rental contracts and guidelines. The body will also receive updates on the Civic Center and department events.

• Proposed noise curfew for rental contracts and Facility Rental Guidelines at Regional Park
• Director's report on Civic Center update
• Approval of January 5, 2021 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss funding for local nonprofits, a parceling plan on Dillon Road, and the Sand Creek Redundant Municipal Well. The meeting also includes a review of the NDOT Annual Work Program and COVID-19 response efforts.

• Bid from Irwin Seating Company for Churchill County Civic Center bleachers in the amount of $350,487.21
• Proposed $20,000 in FY 2022 budget support for Churchill Animal Protection Society (CAPS)
• Proposed $10,000 in FY 2022 budget support for the Fallon Youth Club
• Parceling plan for 80.64 acres on Dillon Road to divide two parcels into 16
• Resolution No. 5-2021 regarding indebtedness for the Sand Creek Redundant Municipal Well

The Board of County Commissioners approved motions to review all county obligations and committed support for FY22 during the budget process, directing the County Manager to issue letters to the Churchill Animal Protection Society (CAPS) and the Fallon Youth Club (FYC) notifying them of budgeted support amounts. The board also approved an intrastate interlocal contract for child support services, converted an Accountant position into two new positions, and approved prior meeting minutes. A tentative parceling plan for NEV DEV, LLC was discussed but no action was taken, with the applicant to return with a revised plan.

• Approved motion to review FY22 obligations and direct County Manager to notify CAPS of budgeted support (unanimous)
• Approved motion to review FY22 obligations and direct County Manager to notify Fallon Youth Club of budgeted support (unanimous)
• Approved Intrastate Interlocal Contract for Child Support Division services FY22-FY25 (unanimous)
• Approved conversion of Accountant position into Accountant I (Pay Grade 54) and Accountant II (Pay Grade 58) and authorized recruitment (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as revised (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 18, 2020, January 22, 2021, and January 25, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Tentative Parceling Plan for NEV DEV, LLC discussed; no action taken, applicant to submit revised plan
• Withdrew grant funds item for Court Services COVID Emergency Supplemental Funding

Highway Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review departmental reports and approve minutes from the January 4, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of January 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report
• Departmental update

The Churchill County Highway Commission met and took only procedural actions. It unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 4, 2021 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the Road Supervisor reported on department matters and suggested a future round table meeting with the City of Fallon to discuss NDOT's prioritization list.

• Approved meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 4, 2021 as submitted (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management board will meet to discuss personnel policies and project updates. The body is considering a proposal from Benchmark Capital and a purchase of supply trucks.

• PO# 18055: $91,239.12 to Fallon Ford Toyota for supply trucks for the Elko/Spring Creek project
• Sick leave policy for time off due to COVID-19
• Annual Leave Conversion Program Policy
• Benchmark Capital proposal
• Spring Creek Project Update

The board unanimously approved an Annual Leave Conversion Program Policy, including a one-time additional conversion opportunity to be processed by June 30, 2021. They also approved Benchmark Capital to prepare a preliminary analysis of the company's market value at no cost. A discussion on COVID-19 sick leave policy was held with no action taken, and the Spring Creek project update was informational only.

• Approved Annual Leave Conversion Program Policy with one-time conversion by June 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Benchmark Capital to prepare preliminary market value analysis (unanimous)
• Approved consent item PO# 18055 for $91,239.12 supply trucks (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 4, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

General

The Employee Management Committee is meeting to determine award amounts for the 2021 Jim Regan Memorial Scholarships. The body will also discuss the 2021 Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament and employee appreciation events.

• Determination of number and award amounts for 2021 Jim Regan Memorial Scholarships
• Planning for the 2021 Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament
• Discussion of Employee Appreciation Event(s)
• Establishment of a set day and time for monthly committee meetings

Coalition for Senior Citizens

The Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to consider the approval of financial reports and discuss audit procedures. The body will also consider changing the meeting schedule for the board and sub-committee.

• Approval of financial reports for the period ending December 31, 2020
• Discussion on Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP) by Lane & Associates
• Proposed change to meeting schedules for the Board and Finance Sub-Committee

The Finance Sub-Committee voted unanimously to forego the previously approved Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP) by Lane & Associates, after Lane withdrew its quote citing independence concerns. Instead, they authorized consultant Phyllys Dowd to conduct a review of FY20 financial records and tasked the executive director with finding a CPA for an AUP for FY21. The committee also approved changing its meetings to quarterly, starting April 22, 2021.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 17, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for period ending Dec 31, 2020 (unanimous)
• Forewent Lane & Associates AUP; authorized Phyllys Dowd review of FY20 records (unanimous)
• Tasked Executive Director to find CPA for FY20-21 AUP (unanimous)
• Changed Finance Sub-Committee meetings to quarterly on 4th Thursday of first month of quarter (unanimous)

Coalition for Senior Citizens

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to consider personnel wage increases and goals for the Executive Director. The board will also discuss COVID-19 prevention measures and the potential for a new Paycheck Protection Program loan.

• Retroactive wage increases for the Executive Director, Business Manager, and Program Services Director
• Application for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan from Washington Federal
• Letter of Engagement for Phyllys Dowd as a part-time bookkeeping consultant
• COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for staff at the William N. Pennington Life Center
• Plans for restarting the Homemaker Program

County Board of Health

The Churchill County Board of Health will discuss COVID-19 related activities, including state criteria for closures and surveillance testing. The board will also review updates from community partners and approve media releases regarding county health priorities.

• Update on COVID-19 activities, state criteria for county closures, and surveillance testing
• Discussion of CARES Act funding
• Review and approval of COVID-19 and Board of Health related media releases
• Update from community partners on Board of Health strategies

The Churchill County Board of Health met on January 27, 2021, and received an informational update on COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts, including the activation of the county's own vaccine ordering PIN and challenges with reduced vaccine allocations. The board unanimously approved the second quarter agency funding reports from community partners and the submitted COVID-19 media releases. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 25, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved second quarter agency funding reports (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 media releases (unanimous)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife is meeting to consider several commission regulations regarding hunting seasons, quotas, and tag eligibility. The board will also review the draft Fiscal Year 2022 Predation Management Plan.

• Draft Fiscal Year 2022 Predation Management Plan
• Commission Regulation 21-03: 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Big Game Seasons
• Commission Regulation 21-04: 2021 Black Bear Seasons
• Commission Regulation 21-05: 2021-2022 Mountain Lion Season and Harvest Limits
• Commission Regulation 21-06: Restricted Nonresident Guided Mule Deer Seasons and Quotas

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a regularly scheduled workshop. The body will consider and possibly take action on updates from representatives regarding major projects, events, and proposed activities.

• Updates from representatives regarding accomplishments, proposed activities, events and major projects

The Churchill County Planning Commission held a workshop with no formal decisions beyond adopting the agenda. Representatives from the Fallon Tribal Development Center, City of Fernley, NAS Fallon, and other agencies provided updates on development projects, housing, and military expansion. No substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda as submitted (unanimous)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct virtual tours of various county departments. These tours are scheduled throughout the morning and early afternoon.

• Virtual tour of Emergency Management
• Virtual tour of Library and Museum
• Virtual tour of Public Defender and Court Services
• Virtual tour of Facilities, Parks & Recreation & Cemetery
• Virtual tour of Building Department, Public Works, Planning & Zoning, and Road Department

The Board of County Commissioners held a virtual special meeting on January 25, 2021, to conduct informational tours of county departments, including Emergency Management, Library, Museum, Public Defender, Court Services, Facilities, Parks & Recreation, Building, Public Works, Road, and Social Services. No formal decisions or actions were taken; the tours were for information-gathering purposes only. The meeting adjourned at 11:35 AM.

• Conducted virtual department tours (informational only, no action)
• Added Social Services tour tabled from previous meeting

General

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct virtual tours of various county departments. These tours are scheduled throughout the day to review departmental operations.

• Virtual tour of District Court, Juvenile Probation, and Justice Court
• Virtual tour of District Attorney, Sheriff's Office & Jail, and Fire Department
• Virtual tour of Cooperative Extension and Social Services
• Virtual tour of Assessor, Clerk/Treasurer, and Recorder
• Virtual tour of Human Resources, Comptroller, and County Manager

The Board of Churchill County Commissioners held a virtual special meeting on January 22, 2021, to conduct informational departmental tours via Zoom. No substantive decisions were made; the tours were for information-gathering only. The Social Services tour was tabled to January 25, 2021. The meeting adjourned at 12:54 PM.

• Conducted virtual departmental tours (informational only)
• Tabled Social Services tour to January 25, 2021

Cemetery Board

The Churchill County Cemetery Board is meeting to elect officers and discuss financial planning. The board will review and possibly take action on budget priorities for the 2021/2022 fiscal year.

• Election of Officers
• Review of Budget Priorities for Fiscal Year 2021/2022
• Approval of June 18, 2020 meeting minutes

Debt Management Commission

The Debt Management Commission is meeting to conduct nominations and elections for three members-at-large to serve two-year terms. The body will also consider approving the meeting minutes from August 5, 2020.

• Nomination and election of (3) Members-At-Large for two-year terms
• Approval of August 5, 2020 meeting minutes

The Churchill County Debt Management Commission met on January 21, 2021, and approved the agenda and the minutes from August 5, 2020, both unanimously. The commission also unanimously nominated and elected Lynn Pearce, Alan Kalt, and Robert Erickson as Members-at-Large for another two-year term. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 4:03 PM.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Lynn Pearce, Alan Kalt, and Robert Erickson as Members-at-Large for two-year terms (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission is meeting to conduct routine business and administrative elections. The board will consider the January Treasurer's Report and the minutes from the December 16, 2020 meeting.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman positions for 2021
• Approval of January Treasurer's Report
• Approval of December 16, 2020 meeting minutes

The Regional Transportation Commission approved the agenda, prior minutes, and January Treasurer's report, all unanimously. Mayor Ken Tedford was elected Chairman and County Commissioner Pete Olsen Vice-Chairman for 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; city and county reports were informational only.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved December 16, 2020 minutes (unanimous, Olsen abstained)
• Approved January Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Elected Ken Tedford as Chairman and Pete Olsen as Vice-Chairman for 2021 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss infrastructure repairs, funding for the Churchill Arts Council, and several land-use applications. The meeting also includes a discussion on the county's response to COVID-19.

• Authorization for Carson Pump to repair wells and pumps at Wild Goose Ranch for approximately $90,000
• Proposal for Shaw Engineering to develop a Preliminary Engineering Report for Coleman Road Property for $55,000
• Request for $8,000 in continued support funding for the Churchill Arts Council for FY 2022
• Administrative Order 2021-01 to allow the Sheriffs Office to destroy or dispose of confiscated firearms
• Application to divide two parcels on Dillon Road into 16 parcels for NEV DEV, LLC

The board unanimously authorized up to $90,000 for Carson Pump to rehabilitate wells and pumps at the county-owned Wild Goose Ranch, a stopgap measure to keep the farm operational for the upcoming irrigation season. They also approved a $55,000 engineering report for water and wastewater infrastructure at the Coleman Road property, a conservation easement purchase, and several land-use applications. A proposed 16-lot subdivision on Dillon Road was denied.

• Authorized up to $90,000 for Wild Goose Ranch well and pump repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 for Shaw Engineering preliminary engineering report for Coleman Road infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved $425,000 conservation easement purchase with 270 TDRs (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year extension for Hazen Rail Park parcel map (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Order 2021-01 to dispose of confiscated firearms (unanimous)
• Approved Paulsen Family Trust sending site with 169 TDRs (unanimous)
• Denied NEV DEV, LLC tentative parceling plan for 16 lots on Dillon Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including December 2020 revenue reports (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a power generation facility expansion and a conservation easement. The body will also review several parcel map applications and temporary use permits for RV residency.

• Major special use permit for Tungsten Mountain Phase II Geothermal and Solar Expansion Project off Alpine Road
• Sending Site application for a conservation easement at 3600 Austin Highway (144.4 acres)
• Tentative parceling plan to divide two parcels on Dillon Road into 16 parcels
• Temporary use permit for a watchman to reside in an RV at 96 Grand Avenue
• Request to reconsider conditions for a home-based trucking business at 1370 Melanie Drive

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved a major special use permit for Ormat's Tungsten Mountain Phase II geothermal and solar expansion, with conditions, and recommended approval of a sending site application for a conservation easement. It denied a temporary use permit renewal for Dean Metz's RV at 725 Wade Lane, requiring the RV to stop being used as a residence within 90 days. The commission also approved several other land-use items, including a temporary watchman's quarters permit for C&L Auto and various parcel maps and reversions.

• Approved Ormat/ORNI 43 major power generation facility expansion (majority vote; Nelson abstained)
• Denied Dean Metz temporary use permit renewal for RV at 725 Wade Lane (unanimous)
• Approved C&L Auto temporary watchman's quarters permit with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Paulsen Family Trust sending site with 169 TDRs (unanimous)
• Amended Bakker special use permit to include both APNs 008-191-82 and 008-191-81 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Mogg reversion to acreage merging APNs 010-104-01 & 010-104-02 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Lowery parcel map dividing APN 008-121-55 into two parcels (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Nev Dev LLC tentative parceling plan dividing APNs 008-113-49 & 008-113-56 into 16 parcels (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss budget priorities and fee changes. The body will consider updates to rental guidelines and elect officers.

• Approval of capital budget priorities for the 2021-2022 fiscal budget year
• Possible increase in RV camping fee
• Establishment of a noise curfew for Regional Park rental contracts and guidelines
• Election of officers
• Director's report on Civic Center and department updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to swear in newly-elected officials and elect board leadership for 2021. The body is deciding on several contracts, land annexations, and employee leave policies related to COVID-19.

• Contract award to Clint Jensen Construction for $1,298,600.00 for Churchill County Civic Center work
• Annexation Agreement with City of Fallon for property at 899 South Maine Street
• Well work at county-owned Wild Goose Ranch with Carson Pump starting at $12,740
• Interim Museum Director extra duty pay of $1,500 per month for Carol Lloyd
• Resolution 4-2021 establishing a new travel mileage rate of 56 cents per mile

Highway Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and routine administrative items. The commission will review departmental reports and approve minutes from the December 3, 2020 meeting.

• Approval of December 3, 2020 meeting minutes
• Review of monthly departmental report

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management board will meet to discuss infrastructure and scholarship funding. The body is considering the placement of conduit near Imlay, Nevada, and an increase to its scholarship amount.

• Placement of approximately 15 miles of conduit in the I-80 corridor near Imlay, Nevada
• Increasing the amount of the CC Communications Scholarship

The board unanimously approved spending approximately $250,000 to place about 15 miles of conduit in the I-80 corridor near Imlay, Nevada, taking advantage of a trench being dug by Star Peak Energy at about 30% of normal cost. The board also unanimously increased the CC Communications Scholarship from $1,000 to $1,500 per year for four years. No public comment was received, and the agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved placement of ~15 miles of conduit in I-80 corridor near Imlay, NV (~$250,000) (unanimous)
• Increased CC Communications Scholarship to $1,500 per academic year (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 3, 2020 meeting (unanimous)