Churchill County public meetings in 2022

E-911 Committee

The Churchill County E-911 Committee will discuss and possibly act on a telecommunications surcharge to fund the 988 emergency number, review the current E-911 system and needed upgrades, and elect a chair and vice-chair. The meeting is scheduled for December 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM.

• Consideration of a telecommunication surcharge to fund the 988 emergency number
• Review of the current E-911 system and proposals for required upgrades
• Election of a chair and vice-chair
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Public comment periods at start and end of meeting

The committee decided not to submit recommendations to the state regarding a proposed telecommunication surcharge for the 988 emergency number. The board also elected its leadership and discussed potential system upgrades that were deemed too costly. No action was taken on system improvements.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Voted to not forward comments to the state regarding the 988 emergency number telecommunication surcharge (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Sanford as Chair and Bill Lawry as Vice-Chair (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will consider approving a recruitment and selection process for director candidates, as well as the monthly budget report and the Library Gift Fund. The board will also discuss funds held with Churchill County and investment options. The meeting includes reports from the board and library director.

• Consideration and possible action to approve process for recruitment and selection of director candidates
• Consideration and possible action to approve the monthly budget report
• Consideration and possible action to approve the Library Gift Fund
• Discussion of funds held with Churchill County and investment options

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting consisting entirely of departmental tours for information-gathering purposes only; no action will be taken. The board will visit the Assessor's, Clerk/Treasurer's, Recorder's, and Building offices, as well as facilities including parks, recreation areas, water and sewer plants, and social services. The agenda is purely procedural and observational.

• Tour of Assessor's Office at 155 N. Taylor Street, Suite 200
• Tour of Clerk/Treasurer's Office at 155 N. Taylor Street, Suite 110
• Tour of Recorder's Office at 155 N. Taylor Street, Suite 131
• Tour of Facilities, Parks & Recreation including 3C Complex, Rafter 3C, covered stall project, RV site improvements, recreation fields, medical building at 325 Sheckler Road
• Tour of Water Treatment Plant at 2755 Elizabeth Parkway and Sewer Treatment Plant at 3831 Moody Lane

The Board held a special meeting to conduct information-gathering tours of various county departments and facilities. No substantive legislative or administrative actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved the agenda as submitted (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission will consider approving the December treasurer's report and the minutes from its November 16, 2022 meeting. No city or county requests are on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural with no substantive transportation items listed.

• Approval of December Treasurer's Report
• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2022 meeting
• No city or county requests reported

The Commission approved the December Treasurer's report and the minutes from the November 16, 2022 meeting. No new project requests were made by the city or county. The board discussed upcoming survey work on A Street and traffic light updates via NDOT.

• Approved the agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December Treasurer's report (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider multiple financial and interlocal agreements, including a $60,000 capture model study for the Carson River Basins, a $500,000 county contribution toward Highway 95 Sheckler intersection improvements, and a $340,000 residential property purchase. The board also will vote on terminating a health services agreement with Eureka County and approving new interlocal agreements with the Central Nevada Health District, along with related resolutions and hiring authority for a health district administrator.

• Approval of $60,000 ($20,000/year for 3 years) for a capture model study in the upper and middle Carson River Basins
• Authorization for a $500,000 county contribution toward planning, design, and development of Highway 95 Sheckler intersection improvements
• Approval of a Residential Purchase Agreement for 12201 Pioneer Way for $340,000
• Termination of health services agreement with Eureka County, retroactive to Dec. 9, 2022, and approval of new interlocal agreements with Central Nevada Health District totaling $217,146
• Adoption of Resolution 25-2022 establishing a Central Nevada Health District Fund and approval to recruit/hire a CNHD Administrator at Pay Grade 77

The Board approved funding for a USGS water management study and accepted the FY2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Commissioners also received updates on the Fallon Range Training Complex modernization and Bureau of Land Management activities.

• Approved $60,000 for capture model study in Carson River Basins (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 16, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several land-use applications, including a major 619-unit planned development near Casey Road and Birch Lane, a fire-safety amendment to Omaha Track's special use permit after a major fire, and multiple variances and special use permits for mining, chemical storage, and apartment projects. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and a consent agenda.

• Amendment to Omaha Track's special use permit for a rail facility at 1006 Nevada Street (121.22 acres) to address fire safety after a major fire; includes December 2022 Fire Plan
• Planned unit development by Nev Dev, LLC for 619 single-family and multi-family residences on 107.239 acres near Casey Road and Birch Lane, with bonus density for a county park
• Special use permit for Safety-Kleen Systems to add a hazardous chemical tank (n-methyl pyrollidone) at 22211 Bango Road in Industrial zoning
• Special use permit for a mining operation and asphalt plant by A & K Earthmovers on 640 acres off Jessup Exit #78 (Interstate 80) in RR-20 zoning
• Variance and tentative subdivision map by Vertex Fund 3, LLC for 19 lots and apartments on Coleman Road (31.44 acres) in R-3 zoning

The Commission recommended the denial of the Old Stone Ranch PUD and the Riverstone Apartments due to traffic and land-use compatibility concerns. However, it approved a chemical storage permit for Safety-Kleen and a lot size variance for a residential property.

• Approved amendment to Omaha Track special use permit for fire safety (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 762 TDRs for C & A Rentals (3-1)
• Approved lot size variance for Nancy Corbett at 8750 Pioneer Way (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Safety-Kleen chemical storage tank (Unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Old Stone Ranch PUD and density bonus (3-1)
• Recommended denial of Old Stone Ranch tentative subdivision map (3-1)
• Denied special use permit for Riverstone Apartments (Unanimous)
• Denied variance and tentative map for Riverstone Apartments (Unanimous)

General

The Lyon and Churchill County Boards of Commissioners are holding a special joint workshop to discuss Carson River watershed issues, including upstream and downstream water concerns, groundwater hydrology, and future water management. No votes are expected; the meeting is for presentations and discussion only.

• Presentation on downstream capture concepts and upstream growth demands by Chris Mahannah, P.E.
• Update on groundwater hydrology and Humboldt River Capture model by NDWR hydrogeologist Kip Allander
• USGS research on groundwater-flow models for upper and middle Carson River basins
• Discussion of Carson Water Sub Conservancy District's 30-year regional water plan
• State Engineer Adam Sullivan on NDWR policies and federal stimulus funding for water

The boards held a special joint workshop featuring presentations from water resource experts and state officials regarding the Carson River watershed. The session focused on groundwater hydrology, stream capture, and water management scenarios. No substantive policy decisions were made during the workshop.

• Lyon County Board approved the agenda (4-0)
• Churchill County Board approved the agenda (3-0)

Central Nevada Health District

The newly formed Central Nevada Health District Board will hold its first meetings on December 8-9, 2022, to organize the district. The board will consider approving bylaws, electing officers, appointing a physician and an interim administrator, and adopting an interim health officer contract with Dr. Tedd McDonald. They will also vote on interlocal agreements with Churchill County ($81,698 annually) and other counties for administration and services.

• Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Churchill County for administration at $81,698/year ($121,698 total for FY23-24)
• Approval of Interim Health Officer Contract with Dr. Tedd McDonald (Dec 8, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair to serve until January 2024
• Approval of Bylaws for the Central Nevada Health District
• Approval of Interlocal Agreements with City of Fallon, Churchill, Pershing, Mineral, and Eureka Counties

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will consider and possibly approve its bylaws, elect officers, appoint a physician and an interim administrator, and approve several interlocal agreements with Churchill County and other counties. The board will also consider an interim health officer contract with Dr. Tedd McDonald and adopt Churchill County health policies on an interim basis.

• Approval of interlocal agreement with Churchill County for administration at $81,698 annually, totaling $121,698 for FY23 and FY24
• Approval of interlocal agreements with City of Fallon, Churchill, Pershing, and Mineral Counties for scopes of work
• Approval of interim health officer contract with Dr. Tedd McDonald from Dec 8, 2022 to June 30, 2023
• Adoption of Churchill County Health Department policies and procedures on an interim basis
• Approval to submit name change from Churchill County Public Health to Central Nevada Health District for WebIZ and CLIA licenses

The newly created Central Nevada Health District swore in its board, adopted bylaws, and elected officers. The board approved several interlocal agreements for administration and service provisions, appointed an interim administrator and health officer, and adopted interim policies from Churchill County.

• Approved Central Nevada Health District Bylaws (Unanimous)
• Elected Ken Tedford as Chair and Cassie Hall as Vice-Chair (Unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Justin Heath as the Board Physician (Unanimous)
• Appointed Caleb Cage as interim Administrator (Unanimous)
• Approved $81,698 annual administration contract with Churchill County (Unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreements for City of Fallon, Churchill, Pershing, and Mineral Counties to join the District (Unanimous)
• Approved interim Health Officer contract for Dr. Tedd McDonald at $2,000/month (Unanimous)
• Adopted Churchill County Health Department policies on an interim basis (Unanimous)

Audit Committee

The Churchill County Audit Committee will consider and possibly approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Churchill County and CC Communications for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling future meetings. Public comment is invited.

• Presentation and possible action on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Churchill County and CC Communications for FY ending June 30, 2022
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of matters affecting the committee
• Scheduling of future meeting dates and agenda items

The Audit Committee reviewed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The committee received a clean audit opinion with no internal control deficiencies reported. A recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to accept and approve the report was passed unanimously.

• Approved the meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved the December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (majority vote, one abstention)
• Recommended acceptance of the FY2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report to the Board of County Commissioners (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Churchill County Park and Recreation Commission will consider approving the use of Residential Construction Tax Funds for contracted services and purchases at the Rafter 3C Arena. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and setting future meeting dates.

• Approval of Residential Construction Tax Funds for Rafter 3C Arena services and purchases
• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting
• Public comment periods for general matters

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the use of Residential Construction Tax funds for contracted services and purchases for the Rafter 3C Arena. The commission also approved the agenda and the minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting.

• Approved use of Residential Construction Tax funds for Rafter 3C Arena (unanimous)
• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

County Board of Health

The Churchill County Board of Health will consider updates on the development of the Central Nevada Health District and may approve minutes from the August 8, 2022 meeting. The board will also review media releases related to COVID-19 and other health priorities. The agenda includes routine items such as public comment and approval of the agenda.

• Update on the development of the Central Nevada Health District
• Appreciation of members for service and support for the Central Nevada Health District
• Review and approval of media releases regarding COVID-19 and other health priorities
• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2022 meeting

Highway Commission

This is a procedural-only meeting of the Churchill County Highway Commission. The agenda includes call to order, public comment, approval of previous minutes, a monthly departmental report and update, and setting the next meeting date. No specific contracts, projects, or financial decisions are listed for discussion or action.

• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2022 meeting
• Monthly departmental report and update
• Set next meeting date of January 3, 2023

The Commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Accepted the agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will consider approving first-quarter write-offs for fiscal year 2022/2023 totaling $7,136.39 and conduct the General Manager's annual performance evaluation. The board will also vote on the meeting agenda and minutes from November 3, 2022.

• Consideration of $7,136.39 in first-quarter write-offs for FY 2022/2023
• General Manager annual performance evaluation for 2022
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2022 meeting
• General Manager report

The board approved the General Manager's annual performance evaluation and a corresponding salary increase. Additionally, the board approved first-quarter write-offs for the current fiscal year.

• Approved General Manager/CEO aggregate performance evaluation and 13.7% salary increase (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022/2023 first quarter write-offs of $7,136.39 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The board will consider approving a $194,235 contract with Lombard Conrad Architects for a new monoclonal antibody infusion health building on Miners Road, appoint members to the Central Nevada Health District board, and approve a transition management contract with Arc Dome Strategies. Consent items include a $300,000 transfer to the road department for bridge projects and routine financial reports.

• $194,235 contract with Lombard Conrad Architects for new health building on Miners Road
• Appointment of County Manager and Social Services Director to Central Nevada Health District board
• $32,000 contract with Arc Dome Strategies for transition management of health district
• $300,000 fund transfer to road department for FY 2023 road and bridge projects
• Creation of a Bill Draft Request to allow commissioners to select civil counsel

The Board approved an architectural agreement for a Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Health Building and appointed members to the Central Nevada Health District. A proposal to allow Commissioners to select their own civil counsel was tabled. The Board also approved an actuarial study and road project funding.

• Approved $194,235 agreement with Lombard Conrad Architects for health building (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jim Barbee and Shannon Ernst to Central Nevada Health District Board (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Arc Dome Strategies for health district transition management, not to exceed $32,000 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Bill Draft Request to allow Commissioners to select civil counsel (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,410 actuarial study of OPEB liabilities by MacLeod Watts (Unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 fund transfer for FY 2023 road and bridge projects (Unanimous)
• Approved October 2022 Sheriff's Civil Report and Treasurer's Report (Unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (Majority)

Audit Committee

The Churchill County Audit Committee will consider and possibly approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Churchill County and CC Communications for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling of future meetings. Public comment is invited.

• Presentation and possible approval of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Churchill County and CC Communications for FY ending June 30, 2022
• Approval of minutes from the December 14, 2021 meeting
• Scheduling of future meeting dates and agenda items

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the agenda, minutes from October 20, and the monthly budget report. They will also consider approving the Library Gift Fund and discuss investment options for library funds. The meeting includes a director's report on recent events and upcoming author visits.

• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of funds held with Churchill County and investment options
• Action to approve the monthly budget report
• Action to approve the Library Gift Fund
• Update on Children's Librarian position (filled by February 3, 2023)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will consider approving two $300,000 fund transfers to the County Road Department for FY 2023 road and bridge projects, covering the first and second quarters. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the November treasurer's report.

• Transfer of $300,000 to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2023 Road and Bridge projects (1st quarter)
• Funding approval and encumbrance of $300,000 for FY 2023 Road and Bridge projects (2nd quarter)
• Approval of minutes from the September 21, 2022 meeting
• Approval of November Treasurer's Report

The Commission approved a $300,000 fund transfer for first-quarter road projects and encumbered another $300,000 for second-quarter projects. The funds are split equally between the Regional Transportation Fund 280 and Public Transit Fund 395.

• Approved $300,000 transfer for FY 2023 1st quarter Road and Bridge projects (Unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 funding encumbrance for FY 2023 2nd quarter Road and Bridge projects (Unanimous)
• Approved November Treasurer’s report (Unanimous)
• Approved September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The board will hold a public hearing and consider Bill 2022-D, Ordinance 122, to abolish the Churchill County Board of Health and establish the Central Nevada Health District. They will also canvass the 2022 general election results, approve a $97,694 contract for video production at the Rafter 3C Arena, and hear a nuisance complaint about noise and light at 2100 Trails End. Several consent items include monthly revenue reports and building department activity.

• Public hearing on Bill 2022-D, Ordinance 122, abolishing the Churchill County Board of Health and establishing the Central Nevada Health District
• Canvass of the 2022 Churchill County Official General Election held November 8, 2022
• Approval of a contract with Innovative Communications Systems, LLC for video production at the Rafter 3C Arena for $97,694.00
• Nuisance complaint against Troy and Beatriz Holbrook regarding noise and light at 2100 Trails End, Fallon, APN 008-252-24, with adoption of Resolution 23-2022
• Resolution 24-2022 declaring certain Fallon Churchill Volunteer Fire Department equipment as surplus and authorizing disposal

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on several land-use items, including temporary use permits for hardship caretakers, a home-based gunsmithing business, and a variance for an office building setback. The commission will also review a geothermal monitoring report and elect a chair and vice chair.

• Temporary use permit for RV residence at 2944 Nicole Circle (A-5 zoning) to care for parents
• Temporary use permit for RV residence at 2491 Roberson Lane (A-5 zoning) to care for property owners
• Special use permit for home-based gunsmithing business at 1155 Dodgion Lane (A-5 zoning)
• Variance request from Stanislaus Farm Supply for office building setback at 500 Gummow Drive (C-1 zoning)
• Review and adoption of geothermal monitoring report for Patua facility (2018-2021)

The Commission approved two temporary use permits for caretaker RVs and a special use permit for a home-based gunsmithing business. A request for a street setback variance at 500 Gummow Drive was denied. The Commission also adopted recommendations for geothermal monitoring at the Patua facility.

• Approved Temporary Use Permit for caretaker RV at 2944 Nicole Circle (Unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for caretaker RV at 2491 Roberson Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for home-based gunsmithing at 1155 Dodgion Lane (Unanimous)
• Denied Variance to reduce street setback at 500 Gummow Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved 4-month extension for Excel Equipment Co. to remove equipment at 9900 Carson Highway (Unanimous)
• Adopted geothermal monitoring recommendations for Patua facility (Unanimous)
• Tabled election of Chair and Vice Chair until December meeting

General

The Sending Site Review Committee will hold a public hearing regarding an application by C & A Rentals LLC. The proposed site includes approximately 707.5 total acres located at 9125 Flying K Ranch Road and 8500 & 9170 Pasture Road.

• Public hearing for a sending site application by C & A Rentals LLC
• Proposed site: 9125 Flying K Ranch Road and 8500 & 9170 Pasture Road (+/- 707.5 total acres)
• Proposed site includes +/- 408.35 total water righted acres in the A-10 zoning district
• Approval of minutes from the June 21, 2021 meeting

The committee approved an application from C & A Rentals LLC to designate three parcels as a sending site. The committee also approved the allocation of 762 Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) for these properties. A workshop will be scheduled for early next year to discuss creating a market for TDRs.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2021 meeting minutes (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved application for sending site at 9125 Flying K Ranch Road and 8500 & 9170 Pasture Road (unanimous)
• Approved 762 Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) for APNs 006-092-05, 006-093-18 & 006-093-19 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The board will consider several major items, including a $1,140,000 contract with Lombard Conrad Architects for a new courthouse, a first reading of an ordinance to abolish the county Board of Health and join the Central Nevada Health District, and a parcel map application to split property at 2030 and 2040 Reno Highway. They will also discuss a cluster development on Lima Lane, a new RV dump station near the tennis courts, and two conservation easement purchases.

• Approval of $1,140,000 agreement with Lombard Conrad Architects for new courthouse
• First reading of Bill 2022-D, Ordinance 122, to abolish Churchill County Board of Health and establish Central Nevada Health District
• Parcel map application by Picotte Segura Holdings LLC to divide 1.34 acres at 2030 and 2040 Reno Highway into two lots
• Tentative parceling plan for cluster development at 3435 Lima Lane to create 15 homesites on 78.38 acres
• Construction of a new 4-station recreational vehicle sewer dump station near county tennis courts

The Board approved a design contract for a new District Court courthouse and authorized the construction of a new RV sewer dump station. They also moved to establish the Central Nevada Health District and approved several land parceling and conservation easement agreements.

• Approved $1.14M architect agreement with Lombard Conrad Architects (unanimous)
• Approved construction of 4-station RV sewer dump station for $538,447 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Nov 16 to abolish County Board of Health and establish Central Nevada Health District (unanimous)
• Terminated agreement with Public Health Officer Dr. Tedd McDonald effective Dec 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved parcel map to divide APN 008-361-54 into two lots for Picotte Segura Holdings (unanimous)
• Approved tentative parceling plan for P4 Properties to create 16 parcels at 3435 Lima Lane (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of conservation easements and TDRs from Brown Family Trust for $310,000 and Eckert Family Trust for $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved reorganization of investment accounts to Moreton Asset Management and Buckhead Capital Management (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Highway Commission will consider approving the agenda and minutes from September 21, 2022, and receive a monthly departmental report and update. No major decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed; the meeting consists of routine procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2022 meeting
• Monthly departmental report from the Road Department
• Update from the Road Department
• Discussion of future agenda items

The commission met for a regular session and approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 21, 2022, meeting. Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes provided a monthly departmental report on projects and accomplishments.

• Accepted the agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved September 21, 2022, minutes (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will consider approving a $3 million loan transfer from TEL to the CAP fund for continued fiber-to-the-home buildout in Elko and Spring Creek. The board will also discuss write-offs for FY 2021/2022 and responses to a state RFP for high-speed internet. Several purchase orders for materials related to Spring Creek projects are up for approval.

• Consideration of $3,000,000 loan transfer from TEL to CAP fund for FTTH buildout in Elko and Spring Creek
• Approval of $84,564 PO to Calix, Inc. for Spring Creek Track 400 materials
• Approval of $79,002 PO to Calix, Inc. for Spring Creek Track 400 materials
• Approval of $155,733.60 PO to Power & Telephone Co. for Spring Creek materials
• Approval of $309,320 PO to Fiber Optic Supply, Inc. for Spring Creek materials

The board authorized management to respond to the State of Nevada's High Speed NV Initiative Phase 1 RFP and sign necessary joint-response agreements. Additionally, the board approved $3 million in loan and cash transfers to the CAP fund for fiber buildouts in Elko and Spring Creek.

• Approved 4th Quarter Write Offs FY 2021/2022 of $6,346.95 (unanimous)
• Authorized management to respond to High Speed NV Initiative Phase 1 RFP (unanimous)
• Authorized CEO to sign joint response agreements for High Speed NV RFP (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Truist Loan Payable and $3,000,000 cash to CAP fund (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18955 to Calix, Inc. for $84,564.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18956 to Calix, Inc. for $79,002.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18966 to Jensen Precast for $73,899.75 (unanimous)
• Approved PO#18972 to Power & Telephone Co. for $155,733.60 (unanimous)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider and possibly approve multiple commission policies and regulations, including first readings on Heritage Grants, Predation Management, and Mitigation Policy, as well as second and third readings on hunting opportunities, water application guidelines, and water rights. The board will also review items from the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners' upcoming agenda.

• Consideration of Commission Policy 23, Predation Management, First Reading
• Consideration of Commission Policy 24, Hunting Opportunities Among Various Weapons Classes and Hunter Groups, Third Reading
• Consideration of Commission Policy 60, Water Application Guidelines, Second Reading
• Consideration of Commission Policy 61, Water Rights, Second Reading
• Consideration of Commission Regulation 23-02, Taking of Raptors for Falconry for 2023-2024

The board approved multiple commission policies regarding water rights, mitigation, and wildlife management. It specifically opposed proposed changes to the allocation of junior deer tags. Other approved regulations included updates to falconry permits and the junior hunt turkey program.

• Opposed proposed changes in the allocation of junior deer tags (Unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 11 (Heritage Grants) (Unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 23 (Predation Management) (Unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 60 and 61 (Water Rights) (Unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 62 (Mitigation Policy) (Unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 66 (Wildlife Management Areas) (Unanimous)
• Approved Commission General Regulation 502 (Junior Hunt and Turkey Program) (Unanimous)
• Approved Commission General Regulation 506 (Golden Eagle possession) (Unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Churchill County Park and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with items including a director's report on departmental and event updates, approval of the agenda, and setting the next meeting date for January 3, 2023. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific rezonings, contracts, or fee changes listed.

• Director's report on departmental and event updates
• Consideration and possible action on approval of agenda
• Setting next meeting date: January 3, 2023 at 7:00 pm

The commission approved the meeting agenda and scheduled its next meeting. Director Jorge Guerrero provided an informational report on Residential Construction Tax expenditures for future review.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for December 6th, 2023 at 6:00 pm (unanimous)

Coalition for Senior Citizens

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to consider approving the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, review financial reports for the period ending September 30, 2022, and receive an update on a financial audit conducted by Churchill County. Staff will also report on activities at the William N. Pennington Life Center. The board will set the next meeting date for January 23, 2023.

• Consideration and possible action on financial reports for period ending September 30, 2022
• Update on financial audit of all Coalition accounts conducted by Churchill County
• Staff update on activities and programs at the William N. Pennington Life Center
• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2022 and August 10, 2022 board training
• Next meeting set for January 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM

The Coalition for Senior Citizens received an informational update on a county-commissioned audit that found $487,424 in restricted funds should be returned to Churchill County, leaving the coalition with about $140,330. No vote was taken; the item was informational only and will be considered at the next meeting. The board unanimously approved the agenda, minutes from July and August, and financial reports for the period ending September 30, 2022.

• Approved agenda as revised (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 10, 2022 board training (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for period ending September 30, 2022 (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will consider and possibly approve the library director's resignation effective May 1, 2023, the monthly budget report, the Library Gift Fund, and closing the library on Saturday, November 26, 2022. The board will also discuss funds held with Churchill County and investment options.

• Action to approve library director's resignation effective May 1, 2023
• Action to approve the monthly budget report
• Action to approve the Library Gift Fund
• Action to approve closing the library Saturday, November 26, 2022
• Discussion of funds held with Churchill County and investment options

Regional Transportation Commission

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

• Approval of September 21, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of October Treasurer's Report

The October 19, 2022 regularly scheduled meeting of the Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were discussed or acted upon. The next meeting was set for November 16, 2022.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting set for November 16, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Commissioners will consider ratifying two funding agreements with the Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division: $74,710 for congregate meals and $223,792.45 for Meals on Wheels, totaling $298,502.45 for Fiscal Year 2023. The board will also hear a presentation on the economic impact of the Rafter 3C Arena and consider a $10,000 annual membership with the Western Nevada Development District.

• Ratification of $74,710 for congregate meals and $223,792.45 for Meals on Wheels (Item 7D, 7E)
• Presentation on Rafter 3C Arena usage and economic impacts (Item 7C)
• Annual membership with Western Nevada Development District for $10,000 (Item 9A)
• Building Permit Activity Report and Revenue Report for September 2022 (Item 10B, 10C)
• Treasurer's Report showing $49,060,568.82 balance (Item 10I)

The board voted unanimously to cancel the county's $10,000 annual membership with the Western Nevada Development District after discussion about limited recent benefits. They also approved two grants for senior meal programs: $74,710 for congregate meals and $223,792.45 for Meals on Wheels. The meeting included informational presentations from NDOT on transportation projects and a report on the Rafter 3C Arena.

• Cancelled Western Nevada Development District membership for FY2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $74,710 grant for congregate meals for seniors (unanimous)
• Approved $223,792.45 grant for Meals on Wheels program (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including financial reports and building permits (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved revised meeting agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider the revocation or reexamination of a special use permit for Omaha Track due to a major fire. The body will also review several applications for temporary use permits, special use permits for businesses, and property variances.

• Reexamination or revocation of Omaha Track rail-based services facility permit at 1006 Nevada Street
• Special use permit for New Bourbon Street Casino & Sports Bar at 2254 & 2180 Reno Highway
• Special use permit for Granite Propane, Inc. storage facility at 2880 Enterprise Way
• Cluster Development plan to divide 78.38 acres at 3435 Lima Lane into 15 homesites
• Variance for side setback reduction at 1704 S Allen Road

The commission tabled the reexamination of Omaha Track's special use permit after a major fire, voting unanimously to allow further investigation and potentially revise permit conditions while letting the company temporarily resume operations. They approved renewals of temporary housing permits for the Murrays and the Easters, and approved new permits for Ernie Martinez's hardship RV, Granite Propane's fuel storage, Bourbon Street Casino, and two variances and a parcel map for Picotte Segura Holdings. A temporary housing permit for Lancer Wagar was tabled due to his absence.

• Tabled Omaha Track special use permit reexamination for further investigation (unanimous)
• Approved Murray temporary housing permit renewal for another year (unanimous)
• Approved Easter temporary housing permit renewal for another year (5-1)
• Approved Martinez temporary hardship housing permit for 6 months (unanimous)
• Approved Granite Propane special use permit for bulk fuel storage (unanimous)
• Approved Bourbon Street Casino special use permit for casino, alcohol, 24-hour operations (unanimous)
• Approved Hammond variance to reduce side setback to 1 foot (unanimous)
• Approved Picotte Segura Holdings variance for lot width and parcel map (unanimous)

Social Services Advisory Committee

The Social Services Advisory Committee is meeting to review financial reports and programmatic updates. The body will consider approving the CSBG Action Plan for FY 23 and the 4th quarter financials.

• Approval of CSBG Action Plan FY 23 totaling $109,035.00 (an increase of $1,800.00)
• Approval of 4th quarter FY 23 financials
• Programmatic updates for Social Services Essential Services FY23 4th Quarter

Highway Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review departmental reports and approve minutes from the September 21, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of September 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report

CC Communications

The regularly scheduled CC Communications Management meeting for October 6, 2022, was cancelled.

Liquor Board

The Churchill County Liquor Board will meet to review the agenda and minutes from September 21, 2022. The board will consider whether to issue a license to Ericia Cook for the Fallon Craft Show.

• Possible issuance of a license to Ericia Cook for the Fallon Craft Show at the Fairgrounds on October 8

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several funding agreements for social services and a public hearing for economic development grants. The body will also review a parcel map application and a water monitoring contract.

• Ratification of $280,831 for COVID response to schools via the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Program
• Public hearing on three pre-applications for the Governor's Office of Economic Development Community Development Block Grant Program
• Parcel map application for 1767 Lovelock Highway to divide 6.7 acres into three 2-acre parcels
• Interlocal Contract #2022-12 with Carson Water Subconservancy District for water monitoring ($23,000 in FY22-23, $23,000 in FY23-24, $25,000 in FY24-25)
• Funding agreements for the Homemaker Program ($119,600), FASTT jail diversion ($25,000), and Family Resource Center ($26,442)

The board unanimously approved three pre-applications for Community Development Block Grant funding: a $1.66M RV complex at the Civic Center, a $98,400 Cottage School renovation, and a $375,760 equipment purchase for Central Nevada Health District. Commissioners also approved a parcel map for a 6.7-acre split into three lots at 1767 Lovelock Highway, despite concerns about unresolved road improvement obligations from a prior developer. All other agenda items, including multiple social services funding agreements and reappointments to the Library Board, were approved unanimously.

• Approved three CDBG pre-applications for eligibility review (unanimous)
• Approved parcel map for Emma Fullerton at 1767 Lovelock Highway, subject to conditions (unanimous)
• Ratified $280,831 COVID response grant for schools from State Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Program (unanimous)
• Ratified $7,000 Nevada Arts Council grant for art classes at Pennington Life Center (unanimous)
• Approved $8,551.22 Welfare Set-Aside funding agreement for eviction/utility assistance (unanimous)
• Ratified $119,600 Homemaker Program grant from State Aging and Disabilities Services Division (unanimous)
• Ratified $25,000 jail diversion program (FASTT) grant from State Division of Public and Behavioral Health (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with hairdresser Sandra Burrell at Pennington Life Center for $400/month (unanimous)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider and possibly take action on funding for the construction of a new building for the Churchill Animal Protection Society (CAPS).

• Possible funding of $280,000.00 for a new Churchill Animal Protection Society (CAPS) building

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved $280,000 in funding for a new building for the Churchill Animal Protection Society (CAPS). The county will split the estimated $560,000 construction cost with the City of Fallon. The new 5,000-square-foot steel building will be built on county-owned property at the Moody Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the County Manager was authorized to sign contracts to move the project forward.

• Approved $280,000 for new CAPS building construction (unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to sign plans and construction contracts for the project

Cemetery Board

The Churchill County Cemetery Board will meet to discuss the approval of a fee for moving and replacing headstones to open burial spaces. The board will also review minutes from January 20, 2022, and receive departmental reports.

• Proposed fee to move and replace existing headstones to open space for burial

The board unanimously approved a new fee schedule for moving and replacing headstones on burial spaces. They also discussed vandalism of the irrigation pump and plans to update the system, extend water lines into the expansion area, and hire an additional full-time employee. The next meeting was set for January 5, 2023.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved January 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Stone Movement Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for January 5, 2023 at 1:30 PM (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the monthly budget report and consider action regarding the Library Gift Fund. The agenda also includes a discussion on investment options for funds held with Churchill County.

• Approval of the monthly budget report
• Action regarding the Library Gift Fund
• Discussion of funds held with Churchill County and investment options

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider several commission policies and general regulations. The board is reviewing rules regarding hunting opportunities, wildlife damage management, fishing seasons, and specific elk and turkey programs.

• Commission Policy 24: Hunting Opportunities Among Various Weapons Classes and Hunter Groups
• Commission Policy 25: Wildlife Damage Management
• Commission General Regulation 21-15: Fishing Seasons and Regulation (Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023)
• Commission General Regulation 502: Junior Hunt and Turkey Program
• Commission General Regulation 508: Antler Points and Spike Elk Definition

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife unanimously approved several state-level policy and regulation updates, including Commission Policy 24 on hunting opportunities among weapon classes, Policy 25 on wildlife damage management, and amendments to fishing seasons and junior hunt programs. The board also approved a regulation clarifying definitions for antler points and spike elk. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned after 10 minutes.

• Approved Commission Policy 24 (Hunting Opportunities Among Various Weapons Classes) unanimously
• Approved Commission Policy 25 (Wildlife Damage Management) unanimously
• Approved Commission General Regulation 21-15, Amendment I (Fishing Seasons) unanimously
• Approved Commission General Regulation 502 (Junior Hunt and Turkey Program) unanimously
• Approved Commission General Regulation 508 (Antler Points and Spike Elk Definition) unanimously
• Approved meeting agenda as submitted unanimously
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2022 meeting unanimously

Liquor Board

The Liquor Board will review and potentially ratify two special event liquor licenses. These licenses pertain to events held September 6-9, 2022, at the Churchill County Fairgrounds.

• Ratification of Special Event Liquor License for Fallon Elks Lodge (93 West Center Street) for Cowboy Expo
• Ratification of Special Event Liquor License for Cody Wagner, dba The Tap Wagon, for Cowboy Expo

The Churchill County Liquor Board unanimously ratified two special event liquor licenses issued by Sheriff Hickox for the Cowboy Expo held September 6-11, 2022, at the Churchill County Fairgrounds. The licenses were issued to the Fallon Elks Lodge and Cody Wagner, dba The Tap Wagon, because applications were filed too late for prior board approval. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the August 17, 2022 meeting.

• Ratified special event liquor license for Fallon Elks Lodge for Cowboy Expo (unanimous)
• Ratified special event liquor license for Cody Wagner, dba The Tap Wagon, for Cowboy Expo (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several financial apportionments and personnel matters. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding an appeal of a denied Temporary Use Permit for a property on Reno Highway.

• Appeal of Planning Commission decision regarding a Temporary Use Permit at 6840 Reno Highway
• Awarding of the 10th Judicial District Courthouse engineering and design contract to Lombard Conrad Architects
• Creation of a Bus Driver position for Parks & Recreation at approximately $10,500 per year
• Community support funding of $3,000 for Churchill County Search and Rescue's Trunk or Treat event
• Apportionment of $1,021,295.56 in Fiscal Year 2022 CTX revenue

The board approved a $1.5 million engineering and design contract with Lombard Conrad Architects for the 10th Judicial District Courthouse. It also tabled an appeal of a denied temporary use permit for an RV on a commercial property until November, requiring the owner to fix septic and electrical issues. Several other items were approved, including a new bus driver position for Parks & Recreation and $3,000 for a Trunk or Treat event.

• Approved $1.5M courthouse design contract with Lombard Conrad Architects (unanimous)
• Tabled appeal of denied temporary use permit for RV at 6840 Reno Highway until Nov 16 (unanimous)
• Approved new bus driver position for Parks & Recreation at $17.34/hr (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 community support for Churchill County Search and Rescue Trunk or Treat (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-2022 declaring surplus property for auction (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 19-2022 for management of Rafter 3C Event Complex and Arena (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 20-2022 for county management of Junior Livestock Show and Fair (unanimous)
• Approved apportionment of $1.02M in CTX revenue and $358K in geothermal revenue (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review departmental reports and approve minutes from the August 4, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of August 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report

The Churchill County Highway Commission held a regular meeting on September 21, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. The board unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 4, 2022 meeting. Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes gave a departmental report on road matters and projects. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 12:43 p.m.

• Approved the agenda as submitted by unanimous vote.
• Approved the minutes of August 4, 2022, as submitted by unanimous vote.

Regional Transportation Commission

The commission will meet to approve the minutes from July 20, 2022, and the August/September Treasurer's Report. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific requests from the City or County.

• Approval of August/September Treasurer's Report
• Approval of July 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved the September treasurer's report, which showed fund balances and tax revenue increases. Public Works Director Brian Byrd reported that the city received no bids for the 'A' Street project due to contractor capacity issues, and the project was combined with Whitaker and Rancho streets for a new bid. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved September treasurer's report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several temporary use permits for residential quarters and special use permits for business expansions. The body will also review variance requests and a parcel map application to divide land into three lots.

• Special use permit for Frey Ranch Distillery expansion at 1045 Dodge Lane
• Major special use permit for Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. at 22211 Bango Road to add an office and glycol recovery unit
• Parcel map application to divide 6.7 acres at 1767 Lovelock Highway into three 2-acre parcels
• Variance request from Stanislaus Farm Supply at 500 Gummow Drive regarding storage container setbacks
• Special use permit for a home-based firearm service and repair business at 1195 Dean Lane

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved a special use permit for Frey Ranch Distillery to authorize existing and proposed structures and signage at 1045 Dodge Lane, with conditions including a 3-year completion deadline. The commission denied Bulldog Restorations' request for a temporary watchman's quarters at 3921 Arnold Way, and denied Emma Fullerton's variance to allow a gravel road for her parcel map at 1767 Lovelock Highway. The commission also approved a parcel map for Fullerton's property, recommending approval to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Approved Frey Ranch Distillery SUP for existing and proposed structures and signage (5-0, Bunyard abstained)
• Denied Bulldog Restorations temporary watchman's quarters TUP (unanimous)
• Denied Fullerton variance to reduce road surface standard from paved to gravel (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Fullerton parcel map to split 6.7 acres into 3 parcels (5-1, Yates opposed)
• Approved Stanislaus Farm Supply variance for two storage containers within street setback (5-1, Arciniega opposed)
• Approved Latricia Dean TUP for two temporary quarters during home construction (unanimous)
• Approved Zoanne Clark TUP for hardship/caretaker quarters (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Corrigan SUP for home-based gunsmithing business (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will consider a dispute with K7 Construction regarding a building at 899 S. Maine Street. The board will also review several purchase orders for network hardware, software maintenance, and fiber services.

• Dispute with K7 Construction regarding the building at 899 S. Maine Street
• PO#18881 Dell Marketing LP: $171,693.02 for ISP network storage area network hard drives
• PO#18882 National Rural Telecommunications (NRTC): $189,909.00 for call center and tech support
• PO#18867 Walker & Associates, Inc.: $145,928.24 for BTI/Juniper equipment support
• PO#18889 Dell Marketing LP: $103,025.37 for Corporate IT Network storage area network hard drives

The board authorized the General Manager, in consultation with the District Attorney's Office, to make a final determination on an agreement with K7 Construction regarding final payment for the building at 899 S. Maine Street. The dispute involves construction delays and liquidated damages. The board also approved the revised agenda, the July 7, 2022 minutes, and eight consent items totaling over $884,000 for equipment, maintenance, and network infrastructure.

• Approved revised agenda by withdrawing Item 6B (unanimous).
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2022 as submitted (unanimous).
• Authorized General Manager, in consultation with District Attorney's Office, to make final determination on K7 Construction settlement (unanimous).
• Approved PO#18867 Walker & Associates $145,928.24 for BTI/Juniper support (unanimous).
• Approved PO#18881 Dell Marketing $171,693.02 for ISP network storage (unanimous).
• Approved PO#18882 NRTC $189,909.00 for call center and software support (unanimous).
• Approved PO#18889 Dell Marketing $103,025.37 for corporate IT network storage (unanimous).
• Approved PO#18892 Power & Telephone $52,415.00 for Elko micro fiber (unanimous).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a water revenue bond to finance a municipal well. The body is also considering several funding requests for local youth organizations and a software contract renewal.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 119 for a $558,000 Water Revenue Bond for the Sand Creek Municipal Well
• Proposed $10,000 funding for the Fallon Youth Club
• Proposed $2,500 funding for the Fallon Junior Rodeo
• Renewal of a five-year NEOGOV software agreement for $43,390
• Agreement for a Conservation/Restrictive Use Easement with E&C Schank Properties, LLC for 40.00 acres

The board unanimously adopted Ordinance 119 authorizing a $558,000 USDA revenue bond at 1.5% interest over 40 years to construct the Sand Creek Municipal Well. They also approved $2,500 for the Fallon Junior Rodeo, $10,000 for the Fallon Youth Club, a conservation easement purchase for $128,000, and a five-year NEOGOV software contract at $43,390. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Bill 2022-C, Ordinance 119 for $558,000 water revenue bond (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 funding for Fallon Junior Rodeo (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 continued support for Fallon Youth Club (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of conservation easement on APN 007-911-19 for $128,000 (unanimous)
• Approved five-year NEOGOV applicant tracking software renewal at $43,390 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension for parcel map recording on Moody Lane (unanimous)
• Approved modifications to Laboratory Technician class specification (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including treasurer's report and fund balance report (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review reports and conduct several administrative actions. The agenda includes the election of officers for fiscal year 2022-2023 and the approval of the Library Director's annual performance appraisal.

• Election of FY 2022-2023 officers
• Approval of monthly budget report
• Approval of the Library Gift Fund
• Approval of Library Director’s annual Performance Appraisal
• Discussion regarding funds held with Churchill County and investment options

General

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss funding for infrastructure and stall covers at 245 Miners Road. The board will also review materials regarding the economic impact and usage of the Rafter 3C Arena for FY 23.

• Proposed $274,000 for a stall cover structure (pipe frame and steel roof) at 245 Miners Road
• Proposed $520,599 for a water tank, power, frost-free hydrants, gravel base and roads at 245 Miners Road
• Proposed $520,599 for 60 spaces, water, power, and gravel layout of stalls at 245 Miners Road
• Presentation on Rafter 3C Arena usage and economic impacts for FY 23

The board unanimously approved three infrastructure projects for the Rafter 3C Complex: $274,000 for stall covers, $520,599 for water and electrical for 200 stalls, and $529,125 for 60 RV spaces on Miners Road. Funding comes from the Building Reserve Fund ($5.5M balance). The board also tabled a strategic analysis report from Sports Facilities Advisory.

• Approved $274,000 for cover structures for 200 stalls (unanimous)
• Approved $520,599 for water and electrical infrastructure for 200 stalls (unanimous)
• Approved $529,125 for 60 RV spaces with hookups (unanimous)
• Tabled strategic analysis report from Sports Facilities Advisory (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The agenda for this regularly scheduled Planning Commission Workshop contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for action.

The meeting was primarily a discussion session with no formal votes or decisions taken. Commissioners heard reports from the school district, NAS Fallon, Western Nevada College, conservation districts, and county staff on housing shortages, school capacity, infrastructure projects, and community programs.

• Approved agenda as revised (unanimous)

Debt Management Commission

The Debt Management Commission will consider several debt management policies, indebtedness reports, and 5-year capital improvement plans. These reviews include submissions from Churchill County, the City of Fallon, and the Churchill County School District, among other districts.

• Churchill County Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• City of Fallon Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Churchill County School District Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Churchill County Mosquito, Vector, and Noxious Weed Abatement District indebtedness letter
• Carson Water Subconservancy District Indebtedness Report and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan

The Churchill County Debt Management Commission unanimously approved debt management reports, policies, and capital improvement plans from Churchill County, the City of Fallon, the Churchill County School District, the Mosquito/Vector/Noxious Weed Abatement District, the Carson Water Subconservancy District, the Carson-Truckee Water Conservancy District, and the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District. During discussion, members raised concerns about the school district's 55-cent debt service tax rate and suggested reallocating a portion to support other local government needs, but no action was taken on that proposal.

• Approved Churchill County Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved City of Fallon Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Churchill County School District Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted Churchill County Mosquito, Vector, and Noxious Weed Abatement District letter of no indebtedness (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)
• Noted receipt of Truckee-Carson Irrigation District indebtedness letter (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 18, 2021 and February 4, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife is meeting to consider and possibly take action on 14 different commission policies. The board will also review items from the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners' upcoming August 19 and 20 agenda.

• Commission Policy 26: Managing Rocky Mountain Elk Population
• Commission Policy 25: Wildlife Damage Management
• Commission Policy 22: Introduction, Transplanting, and Exportation of Wildlife
• Commission Policy 60: Water Application Guidelines
• Commission Policy 61: Water Rights

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife approved 13 Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners policies, including second readings of policies on appeals, petition process, game management plans, wildlife damage management, elk population management, and others. First readings were also approved for policies on hunting opportunities, water application guidelines, water rights, and wildlife management areas. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Commission Policy 3 (Appeals) second reading (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 4 (Petition Process) second reading (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 21 (Game and Furbearer Management Plans) second reading (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 22 (Introduction, Transplanting, Exportation of Wildlife) second reading (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 24 (Hunting Opportunities Among Weapons Classes) first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 25 (Wildlife Damage Management) second reading (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 26 (Managing Rocky Mountain Elk Population) second reading (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 27 (Protection of Wildlife) second reading (unanimous)

Liquor Board

The Churchill County Liquor Board is meeting to consider the issuance of a liquor license. The board will also review and adopt the agenda and minutes from the June 10, 2022 meeting.

• Possible action on Retail/On-Premise Liquor License for Tami Lynn Edgmon-Bickel, dba The Village, at 2975 Reno Highway, Fallon, Nevada

The board unanimously approved a retail/on-premise liquor license for Tami Lynn Edgmon-Bickel, doing business as The Village at 2975 Reno Highway, Fallon. The license was recommended by the sheriff after a background check found no disqualifying issues. The meeting lasted four minutes and included no public comment.

• Approved Retail/On-Premise Liquor License for Tami Lynn Edgmon-Bickel, dba The Village, 2975 Reno Highway, Fallon (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss funding for a municipal well and a support grant for the Churchill Animal Protection Society. The meeting includes a public hearing on a planning appeal and a review of a collective bargaining agreement for dispatchers.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 119 to issue a $558,000 Water Revenue Bond for the Sand Creek Municipal Well
• Application for $20,000 in support funding for the Churchill Animal Protection Society (CAPS)
• Professional services contracts with Charles B. Woodman, Esq. for $80,000 (Indigent Legal Services) and $40,000 (Juvenile TPO and Guardianship Cases)
• Public hearing on appeal of Planning Commission decision regarding a Temporary Use Permit for an RV at 6840 Reno Highway
• Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Churchill County Dispatchers Union (Dispatch Supervisor Unit)

The Board approved two professional services contracts with attorney Charles B. Woodman totaling $120,000 for indigent legal services and child welfare representation, and continued $20,000 in annual support for the Churchill Animal Protection Society. A public hearing on a temporary use permit for a rock shop was continued to September 21, 2022. The board also approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Dispatch Supervisor Unit and authorized filing an answer in a quiet title lawsuit.

• Approved $80,000 indigent legal services contract with Charles B. Woodman (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 contract for NRS 432B, juvenile TPO, and guardianship cases (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 continued support for Churchill Animal Protection Society (unanimous)
• Continued temporary use permit appeal hearing to September 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Dispatch Supervisor Unit for FY23-25 (unanimous)
• Authorized District Attorney to file answer in quiet title case 22-10DC-0639 (unanimous)
• Approved SPB Utility Services contract for water/wastewater operations through 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of indigent death penalty and parole hearing defense to State Public Defender (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will consider the approval of the August Treasurer's Report and minutes from the July 20, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of August Treasurer's Report
• Approval of July 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission met on August 17, 2022, but the minutes provided are only the agenda and procedural notices. No actions, votes, or decisions are recorded in the document.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for several special and temporary use permits. The body will also consider a parcel map application to divide a property into three lots.

• Special use permit for The Grid Brewery & Market at 2030 Reno Highway
• Special use permit for firearm customization and sales at 4405 Reno Highway
• Parcel map to divide 6.7 acres at 1767 Lovelock Highway into three 2-acre parcels
• Variance request to use gravel instead of paving for Northview Drive
• Temporary use permit for RV quarters at 6127 Reno Highway

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved a special use permit for The Grid Brewery and Market at 2030 Reno Highway, allowing a brewery, restaurant, and multi-tenant retail space. It also approved a home-based firearms business for Michael Sehorn and renewed a temporary use permit for Keary Basford. The commission denied a temporary use permit for a second RV for employee housing at Autonomous Ops, but approved a separate permit for a commercial watchman's RV.

• Approved The Grid Brewery and Market special use permit (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved home-based firearms business for Michael Sehorn (unanimous)
• Renewed temporary use permit for Keary Basford at 895 Howard Place (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use permit for commercial watchman RV at Autonomous Ops (unanimous)
• Denied temporary use permit for general purposes RV at Autonomous Ops (unanimous)
• Terminated temporary use permit for Tamara Marsh at 1300 Bell Aire Ln (unanimous)
• Terminated temporary use permits for Samuel Gilmore and Omaha Track (unanimous)
• Postponed Fullerton variance and parcel map items

General

This special meeting is a training workshop for various county boards. The District Attorney's Office will provide training regarding ethics and the Open Meeting Law.

• Board training on Ethics and the Open Meeting Law

County Board of Health

The Churchill County Board of Health is meeting to discuss the development of the Central Nevada Health District and review the 2022 County Health Rankings Report. The board will also consider funding recommendations for RU99 marijuana funds for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

• Approval of annual RU99 marijuana funding recommendations for FY 2022-2023
• Review of 2022 Churchill County Health Rankings Report
• Update on the development of the Central Nevada Health District
• Review of FY22 Fourth Quarter Program Reports
• Updates and media review regarding COVID-19

The Churchill County Board of Health approved the annual RU99 marijuana tax revenue allocation of $88,000 to support approved health strategies for FY 2022-2023, with funds distributed to four agencies. The board also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, COVID-19 media releases, and quarterly program reports. Informational presentations were given on the Central Nevada Health District development and the 2022 County Health Rankings, with no action taken on either.

• Approved RU99 marijuana funding recommendations totaling $88,000 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 9, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 media releases for May-August 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 fourth quarter program reports (unanimous)

CC Communications

The scheduled meeting for the Churchill County Commissioners' CC Communications Management was cancelled. No other business or items were listed for this date.

Highway Commission

The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review monthly departmental reports and approve minutes from the July 7, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of July 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report
• Departmental update

The Churchill County Highway Commission held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. It unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 7, 2022. The road supervisor gave a monthly report on department matters and projects, but no actions were taken on any items.

• Approved meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2022, as submitted (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several software agreements for permit and data management. The meeting also includes reviews of the county's investment policy and retirement incentive plans.

• Agreement with GovPilot, LLC for Building Department permit management: $24,000 for FY 2022-2023 and $12,000 per year for two additional years
• Agreement with GovPilot, LLC for Public Works, Planning & Zoning software: $38,724 for FY 2022-2023 and $32,724 for FY 2023-2024
• Agreement with GovPilot, LLC for Clerk/Treasurer's Office data management: $21,000 for FY 2022-2023 and $16,000 per year for two additional years
• Transfer of $250,000 to the Churchill County Road Department for FY 2022 road and bridge projects
• Lease Agreement with Rogne Realty for the Path Program with payments increasing to $1,000 per month

The Board unanimously approved three GovPilot software agreements to replace the obsolete AS400 system for the Building, Public Works/Planning & Zoning, and Clerk/Treasurer departments, with combined first-year costs of $83,224 plus annual fees. They also approved a lease increase for the Path Program, updated the county investment policy, approved FY23 CDBG priorities, granted a one-year extension for parcel maps, and approved a retirement incentive request. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved GovPilot agreement for Building Dept: $23,500 first year, $12,000/year for 2 more years (unanimous)
• Approved GovPilot agreement for Public Works/Planning & Zoning: $38,724 FY23, $32,724 FY24 (unanimous)
• Approved GovPilot agreement for Clerk/Treasurer: $21,000 first year, $16,000/year for 2 more years (unanimous)
• Approved Rogne Realty lease for Path Program at $1,000/month (unanimous)
• Approved updated Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 CDBG priorities and pre-application release (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension for Nev Dev LLC and Mason 1 LLC parcel maps (unanimous)
• Approved Audra Bunker's retirement incentive with ~$44,000 PERS purchase (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Churchill County Park and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss and possibly approve a Master Use Agreement for the rental of the Rafter 3C Event Complex. The body will also receive a Director's Report on departmental and event updates.

• Approval of the Master Use Agreement for rental of the Rafter 3C Event Complex

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to consider the monthly budget report and the Library Gift Fund. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding funds held with Churchill County and investment options.

• Approval of the monthly budget report
• Approval of the Library Gift Fund
• Discussion of funds held with Churchill County and investment options
• Review of June 16, 2022 meeting minutes

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to consider several administrative and financial items. Discussion includes a proposal for monthly birthday event costs at the William N. Pennington Life Center and updates on a county financial audit.

• Proposal to sponsor Birthday Events at the Life Center at $150 per month
• Funding consideration for future projects or activities at the William N. Pennington Life Center
• Update on a Churchill County financial audit of Coalition accounts
• Presentation of Financial Reports for the period ending June 30, 2022

The Coalition for Senior Citizens approved sponsoring the monthly birthday event at the William N. Pennington Life Center at a cost of $150-$175 per month, with board members rotating to participate. The board also approved funding for future Life Center projects, though no specific projects were presented. Financial reports for June 30, 2022 were tabled, and an audit update was informational only.

• Approved monthly birthday event sponsorship at $150-$175/month (unanimous)
• Approved funding for future Life Center projects if appropriate (unanimous)
• Tabled financial reports for period ending June 30, 2022
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several appointments and agreements including interlocal cooperative agreements for conservation districts. The meeting also includes discussions on juvenile probation services, festival funding, and the county debt management policy.

• $7,500 Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Lahontan Conservation District
• $5,000 Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Stillwater Conservation District
• Juvenile probation mental health services: $100 per session, $50 individual therapy/no shows, $25 group therapy, and $300 assessments
• $10,000 funding application for the 2022 Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair
• Approval of the Churchill County Debt Management Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

The board unanimously approved interlocal agreements with the Lahontan and Stillwater Conservation Districts, providing $7,500 and $5,000 respectively, retroactive to July 1, 2022. It also approved $10,000 in FY23 funding for the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair, renewed counseling service agreements for the Juvenile Probation Office, and adopted the county's Debt Management Policy for FY 2022-2023. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $7,500 for Lahontan Conservation District and $5,000 for Stillwater Conservation District (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair FY23 (unanimous)
• Approved counseling agreements with Spencer Kelsey and Jessica Homer for Juvenile Probation Office (unanimous)
• Approved Churchill County Debt Management Policy FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fund balance, revenue reports, and permit activity (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission will meet to review financial reports and approve fund transfers. The agenda includes requests for funding related to road and bridge projects for the previous and current fiscal years.

• $250,000 transfer to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2022 Road and Bridge projects
• $300,000 funding approval and encumbrance for FY 2023 Road and Bridge projects

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved a $250,000 transfer to the Churchill County Road Department for FY 2022 Road and Bridge projects, covering costs for Miners Road, Bottom Road, Alpine Road, and Souza Place. It also approved a $300,000 funding encumbrance for FY 2023 first-quarter projects, split 50/50 between Regional Transportation Fund 280 and Public Transit Fund 395. The commission adopted the agenda, prior minutes, and the July Treasurer's report, all unanimously. No public comments were made.

• Approved $250,000 transfer for FY 2022 Road and Bridge projects (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 encumbrance for FY 2023 Road and Bridge projects, split 50/50 (unanimous)
• Approved July Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use permits and a conceptual planned unit development. The body will also consider the termination of a home business permit.

• Conceptual application for Old Stone Ranch: 619 single-family and multi-family residences on 107.239+/- acres
• Major special use permit for Omaha Track rail tie and material sorting yard at 1006 Nevada Street
• Variance request for Stanislaus Farm Supply at 500 Gummow Drive to increase storage containers from 4 to 16
• Home business special use permit for mobile welding at 6901 Cox Road
• Temporary use permit for a caretaker RV at 6840 Reno Highway

The Churchill County Planning Commission denied a temporary use permit for an RV caretaker at 6840 Reno Highway (5-1), citing lack of a real need and the property's failure to meet code criteria. The commission approved a home-based mobile welding business at 6901 Cox Road, a variance allowing 16 storage containers at 500 Gummow Drive (4-2), and a major special use permit for Omaha Track's rail-based services facility at 1006 Nevada Street, all with conditions. A conceptual planned unit development for 619 residences was discussed with no decision made.

• Denied temporary use permit for RV watchman at 6840 Reno Hwy (5-1)
• Approved home-based mobile welding business at 6901 Cox Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 16 storage containers at 500 Gummow Dr (4-2)
• Approved special use permit for Omaha Track rail facility at 1006 Nevada St (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda terminating firearms business permit (unanimous)
• Approved June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will meet to discuss updates to scholarship policies and employee salary scales. The board is also considering a profit transfer from the CC Communications Enterprise Fund to the County General Fund.

• Update to the CC Communications Scholarship Policy
• Salary scale adjustments based on NTCA 2022 Compensation & Benefit Report
• Profit Transfer portion of PILT from CC Communications Enterprise Fund to County General Fund

The board unanimously approved updating the CC Communications Scholarship Policy to allow trade school students to receive the full award in year one. It also approved adjusting non-CBA salary scales to align with the 2022 NTCA Compensation & Benefit Report, capping individual increases at 5%, at an annual cost of $54,197.57. The profit transfer portion of PILT was discussed as informational only, with no action taken.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2022 closed session (unanimous)
• Approved updates to CC Communications Scholarship Policy (unanimous)
• Approved salary scale adjustment to align with 2022 NTCA report, with 5% cap on individual increases (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Highway Commission will meet to review departmental reports and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes consideration of the current meeting's agenda and a monthly update from the department.

• Approval of June 2, 2022, meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report
• Departmental update

The Churchill County Highway Commission met and took only procedural actions: it accepted the agenda and approved the minutes from the June 2, 2022 meeting, both by unanimous vote. No substantive decisions were made, and there was no public comment.

• Accepted agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2022, as submitted (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider various administrative and land use items. Key topics include a zone change on Coleman Road, the adoption of the county tax rate, and funding for livestock pens at the Rafter 3C Complex.

• Zone change application for property on Coleman Road (APN 008-301-11 and 008-301-12)
• Purchase of corral panels for 200 livestock pens at $495,725.68
• Apportionment of $2,552,647 in Federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT)
• Application for $2,500 from Veterans Independence Foundation for Blue Skies Veterans Benefit event
• Nuisance complaint regarding a tree at 2979 Woodlands Place, Fallon, Nevada

The board unanimously approved purchasing corral panels from Priefert for 200 livestock stalls at the Miners Road property, part of the Rafter 3C complex expansion. They also approved a $2,500 grant to the Veterans Independence Foundation for a veterans benefit event, accepted three road dedication offers from the Reids, and rezoned two parcels on Coleman Road to R-3 for apartment development. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $495,725.68 purchase of corral panels for 200 livestock stalls (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 grant to Veterans Independence Foundation for Blue Skies event (unanimous)
• Accepted three road dedication offers from Jess and Vicki Reid (unanimous)
• Approved zone change to R-3 for two parcels on Coleman Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 16-2022 finding no nuisance at 2979 Woodlands Place (unanimous)
• Approved MOA with Nevada Dept. of Veterans Services for office space (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Sevon Consulting for Indigent Defense coordinator (unanimous)
• Appointed Wright Noel as Alternate Public Defender (unanimous)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will review several appointments including heritage project proposals and stamp fund requests. The board will also consider various commission regulations regarding tag transfers, seasons, and bag limits.

• Fiscal Year 2023 Heritage Project proposals up to $1,513,377.69
• Duck Stamp project requests up to $102,000 for FY 2023
• Upland Game Bird Stamp projects totaling up to $327,200 for FY 2023
• Biennial Upland Game Release Plan for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023
• David Flanders Petition regarding the use of air rifles for hunting

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife unanimously approved the Biennial Upland Game Release Plan, Heritage Project proposals totaling up to $1,513,377.69, Duck Stamp projects up to $102,000, and Upland Game Bird Stamp projects up to $327,200. They also approved several Commission General Regulations, including tag transfer, first come first served prevention, petition process, and season/bag limits. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM.

• Approved Biennial Upland Game Release Plan for FY2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Project proposals up to $1,513,377.69 (unanimous)
• Approved Duck Stamp projects up to $102,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Upland Game Bird Stamp projects up to $327,200 (unanimous)
• Approved General Regulation 501 (tag transfer) (unanimous)
• Approved General Regulation 505 (first come first served prevention) (unanimous)
• Approved General Regulation 507 (petition process) (unanimous)
• Approved Regulation 22-12 (upland game and furbearer seasons) (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to canvass the June 14, 2022, official primary election results. The board will also consider a multi-year contract for tax and assessor software.

• Canvass of the 2022 Churchill County Official Primary Election held on June 14, 2022
• Renewal contract with Devnet, Inc. for $455,253 total over five years for property tax, CAMA, wEdge, and EdgeMaps software

The board unanimously accepted the canvass of the June 14, 2022 primary election, with 5,461 of 15,489 voters (35.26%) turning out. It also unanimously approved a five-year, $455,253 software renewal contract with Devnet, Inc. for property tax and assessment systems.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 primary election canvass (unanimous)
• Approved $455,253 five-year Devnet software contract (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to consider the monthly budget report and the Library Gift Fund. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding funds held with Churchill County and investment options.

• Approval of the monthly budget report
• Approval of the Library Gift Fund
• Discussion of funds held with Churchill County and investment options

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several service contracts, budget transfers, and personnel changes. The meeting includes reviews of fiscal year-end monetary transfers and the performance evaluation of County Manager Jim R. Barbee.

• Renewal contract with Devnet, Inc. for software and support in the amount of $455,253
• Engineering services from Shaw Engineering for four new dump stations for $45,000
• Professional Services Agreement with Mahannah & Associates, LLC not to exceed $160,000 per year
• Renewal contract with Resource Concepts, Inc. (RCI) not to exceed $85,000 annually
• Resolution 14-2022 to dissolve petty cash funds for Road, Assessor, Sheriff, District Court, and Cemetery departments

The Board of County Commissioners directed County Manager Jim Barbee to negotiate a one-year extension with Devnet, Inc. instead of approving the proposed five-year, $455,253 software contract renewal, after concerns about a 40% compounded cost increase and under-delivery of services. The board also approved the updated Indigent Defense Plan, a $45,000 engineering contract for new RV dump stations, and several other contracts and resolutions.

• Directed County Manager to negotiate one-year Devnet software extension (unanimous)
• Approved updated Churchill County Indigent Defense Plan for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 Shaw Engineering contract for 4 new RV dump stations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 15-2022 transferring Private Activity Bond Volume Cap to Nevada Rural Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Resource Concepts, Inc. contract renewal up to $85,000/year through June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Mahannah & Associates water consulting contract up to $160,000/year for FY23-25 (unanimous)
• Accepted Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool renewal at $526,844.82 (unanimous)
• Tabled acceptance of off-site road improvement dedications for Sand Canyon Road, Cow Canyon Road, and Smokin' Bull Drive

Regional Transportation Commission

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

• Approval of May 18, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of June Treasurer's Report

The Regional Transportation Commission met on June 15, 2022, and unanimously approved the agenda, the minutes from the May 18, 2022 meeting, and the June Treasurer's report. The report detailed fund balances for the Regional Transportation Fund 280, Public Transit Fund 395, and One-Cent Fund, along with revenue increases and gallonage data. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved June Treasurer's report (unanimous)

Liquor Board

The Churchill County Liquor Board approved a Special Event Liquor License for Gregg Malkovich, dba Malko's, LLC, for the Battle Born Broncs event on June 15, 2022. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 18, 2022 meeting. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 4:34 PM.

• Approved Special Event Liquor License for Gregg Malkovich, dba Malko's, LLC, for Battle Born Broncs event (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several special use permits and a variance application. The body is also considering a zone change for two parcels on Coleman Road to R-3 zoning.

• Zone change request for 5.20 and 26.21 acres on Coleman Road to R-3
• Special use permit for animal boarding and kennel facility at 6305 Lakeview Drive
• Special use permit for waste collection service at 5011 Reno Highway
• Special use permit for home-based HVAC and plumbing business at 4375 Sheckler Road
• Variance application to reduce a non-conforming lot at 5555 Weaver Road

The Churchill County Planning Commission recommended approval of a zone change to R-3 on two parcels along Coleman Road (APNs 008-301-11 & 008-301-12), a step toward a proposed multi-family housing development. The commission also approved several special use permits, including a cat kennel for Fallon Animal Welfare Group, a septic waste collection service, and an expanded home-based HVAC/plumbing business. All decisions were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners or subject to a ten-day appeal period.

• Recommended R-3 zoning change on Coleman Road parcels (6-1)
• Approved FAWG cat kennel SUP at 6305 Lakeview Dr (unanimous)
• Approved A-1 Septic waste collection SUP at 5011 Reno Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved Galdarisi home-based HVAC/plumbing SUP at 4375 Sheckler Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce minimum lot size at 5555 Weaver Rd (unanimous)
• Renewed temporary use permit for RV at 5990 Kadee Ct (unanimous)
• Renewed Farmer's Market special use permit at 1150 Taylor Pl (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda terminating horse business SUP (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Churchill County Park and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the use of specific tax funds for contracted services. The body will also receive a Director's Report on departmental and event updates.

• Approval of Residential Construction Tax Funds for contracted services

Social Services Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss programmatic updates and financial reports for the third quarter of FY23. Members will also review virtual monitoring results for several grants and acknowledge a new board representative.

• Acknowledgment of Kathy Wyrick as New Consumer Representative to the Board
• Review of virtual monitoring results for FY22/FY23 CSBG, CSBG Supplemental, CSBG CARES ACT, FRC, and FRC Health Disparities grants
• Approval of 3rd quarter FY 23 financials
• Programmatic updates for Social Services Essential Services FY23 3rd Quarter

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will discuss labor negotiations and employee pay adjustments. The board is also considering the creation of a new fund for servicing areas outside Churchill County.

• Write-offs for FY 2021/2022 in the amount of $4,250.77
• Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with Communication Workers of America (CWA)
• COLA adjustment for employees not covered by the CBA
• Resolution 10-2022 to create the CC Communications CAP - Servicing Outside Churchill County Fund
• Updates to the Education Assistance Policy

The board unanimously approved Resolution 10-2022 to create a new enterprise fund, CC Communications CAP - Servicing Outside Churchill County Fund, transferring $3M in cash, $10.2M in assets, and $1.3M in operating expenses from the Broadband Fund. They also approved a 6% COLA for union and non-union employees, $4,250.77 in write-offs, and updates to the Education Assistance Policy adding a repayment obligation. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 10-2022 creating new CAP fund for outside-county operations (unanimous)
• Approved 6% COLA in Collective Bargaining Agreement with CWA (unanimous)
• Approved 6% COLA for non-CBA employees, matching union rate (unanimous)
• Approved $4,250.77 in 3rd Quarter Write Offs for FY 2021/2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Education Assistance Policy updates with 18-month repayment obligation (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and May 5, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Held closed session for labor negotiations (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review departmental reports and approve minutes from the May 5, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of May 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report
• Departmental update

The Churchill County Highway Commission met on June 2, 2022, and took only procedural actions: it unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 5, 2022 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a monthly departmental report from Road Supervisor Gary Fowkes and adjourned after about eight minutes.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2022, as submitted (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a labor agreement with the Churchill County Sheriff's Deputies Association. The meeting also includes decisions on water basin special assessments and various funding requests.

• Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement for Churchill County Sheriff's Deputies Association
• Special assessments for Carson Desert ($24,000 total) and Lovelock Valley ($135.85 per holder) groundwater basins
• Funding request of $8,300 for the Battle Born Broncs Event
• Transfer of $250,000 to the Churchill County Road Department for FY 2022 3rd quarter projects
• Easement abandonment application for property at 4572 Bebe Ann Way

The board approved $8,300 in funding for the Battle Born Broncs PRCA rodeo event, approved several special assessments for groundwater basins, and approved a collective bargaining agreement with the sheriff's deputies. The application to abandon a road easement was withdrawn by the applicant after discussion. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $8,300 funding for Battle Born Broncs event (unanimous)
• Approved special assessments for Carson Desert and Lovelock Valley groundwater basins (unanimous)
• Approved special assessments for Dixie Valley and Brady Hot Springs (unanimous)
• Approved comment letter on Dixie Valley Toad endangered species listing (unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with sheriff's deputies (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer to Road Department (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jason Sibley to wildlife advisory board (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No.2 to One Nevada Opioid Agreement (unanimous)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to potentially approve the final budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The board will also consider a collective bargaining agreement for county dispatchers.

• Approval of Churchill County's Tax Rate and Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Churchill County and the Churchill County Dispatchers Union
• Closed session regarding negotiations with Churchill County Sheriff's Deputies Association and Operating Engineers Local No. 3

The Board approved the final budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2022-2023, including a 5% pay raise for non-union employees and restoring an $845,000 transfer from CC Communications. The board also approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Dispatchers Union. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 final budget and tax rate of $2.8629 (unanimous)
• Approved 5% general pay adjustment for non-union employees (unanimous)
• Approved restoring $845,000 transfer from CC Communications to county (unanimous)
• Approved three-year collective bargaining agreement with Dispatchers Union (unanimous)

Liquor Board

The Liquor Board will meet to review and adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from July 1, 2021. The board will also consider a special event liquor license application for a car show.

• Issuance of a Special Event Liquor License to James A. Sutton, Sutton LLC, dba The Alley, located at 1555 South Taylor Street Fallon, Nevada for the Rockabilly Car Show (June 9th - 12th, 2022)

The Churchill County Liquor Board unanimously approved a Special Event Liquor License for James A. Sutton, Sutton LLC, dba The Alley, for the Rockabilly Car Show June 9-12, 2022. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from July 1, 2021. No public comment was made.

• Approved Special Event Liquor License for Sutton LLC dba The Alley (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several new personnel roles for the Sheriff's Office and Social Services. The board is also considering professional appraisal services for conservation easements and a grant-writing contract.

• Laboratory Technician position for Social Services at a cost of $68,000
• Agreement with ADS, LLC for grant identification and application at $4,000 per month
• Appraisal services for Brown Family Trust Property ($1,500), Eckert Property ($2,000), and E&C Schank Properties, LLC ($1,500)
• New Sheriff's Office positions: Dispatch Supervisor (est. $4,008 annually) and Detention Center Sergeant (est. $7,000 annually)
• Jim Regan Memorial Scholarships totaling $4,500 awarded to five individuals

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners approved several personnel and contract items, including reinstating a Dispatch Supervisor position, adding a Detention Center Sergeant, approving a temporary supervisor for Public Health, creating a Laboratory Technician position, and contracting with ADS, LLC for grant writing. The board also approved three conservation easement appraisals and an Alternate Public Defender position. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Dispatch Supervisor position, Pay Grade D53 (unanimous)
• Approved additional Detention Center Sergeant position (unanimous)
• Approved temporary two-step pay increase for Brooke Morrison as interim Public Health supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved Laboratory Technician position, Pay Grade 42 (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000/month grant writing contract with ADS, LLC, retroactive to May 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Alternate Public Defender class specification, Pay Grade 83 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 appraisal for Brown Family Trust conservation easement (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 appraisal for Eckert Property conservation easement (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission will meet to review financial reports and administrative items. The commission is considering two separate fund transfers of $250,000 each for the third and fourth quarters of FY 2022 road and bridge projects.

• $250,000 transfer to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2022 3rd quarter projects
• $250,000 funding and encumbrance for FY 2022 4th quarter road and bridge projects

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved a $250,000 transfer to the Churchill County Road Department for FY 2022 Road and Bridge projects (3rd quarter), split 50/50 from Regional Transportation Fund 280 and Public Transit Fund 395. They also unanimously approved funding and encumbrance of $250,000 for the 4th quarter, split similarly. The May Treasurer's report and prior meeting minutes were approved without dissent.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer to Road Department for FY 2022 3rd quarter road and bridge projects (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 funding and encumbrance for FY 2022 4th quarter road and bridge projects (unanimous)

Coalition for Senior Citizens

The Coalition for Senior Citizens will hold a special meeting to discuss funding for improvements at the William N. Pennington Life Center. The body will also consider changes to its fiscal year and elect board leadership.

• Approval for a $400,000 pre-application to Home Means Nevada Initiative for an amphitheater and park at the William N. Pennington Life Center
• Approval of up to $6,000 cost share for Phase I cleanup of the William N. Pennington Life Center gardening area
• Discussion on changing the Coalition's Fiscal Year to match grantors
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer for terms through June 30, 2024

The Coalition for Senior Citizens unanimously approved submitting a pre-application for a $400,000 Home Means Nevada grant to design and construct an amphitheater and park area at the William N. Pennington Life Center. The board also approved a $6,000 cost share for Phase I of a gardening area cleanup, confirmed its fiscal year remains October to September, and elected officers for a two-year term.

• Authorized submission of $400,000 Home Means Nevada grant pre-application for amphitheater and park (unanimous)
• Approved up to $6,000 cost share for Phase I cleanup of Life Center gardening area (unanimous)
• Designated fiscal year as October to September (unanimous)
• Elected Justin Heath as Chair, Rinnie Barrenchea as Vice-Chair, Karla Kent as Secretary/Treasurer through June 30, 2024 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will meet to decide on several land-use permits and a road easement abandonment. The body will also review requests regarding temporary housing permits for residents constructing permanent homes.

• Special use permit for Big Mike's Guns and Ammo at 5083 Reno Highway
• Abandonment of a 60 foot road easement at 4572 Bebe Ann Way
• Temporary use permit renewal for Robert Daly at 13450 Big Red Drive
• Termination of temporary use permit for Jose Rodriguez-Segura at 4792 Conrad Place

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved a special use permit for Big Mike's Guns and Ammo at 5083 Reno Highway, allowing a firearms and ammunition retail business, subject to conditions including no heavy weapons sales without further review. The commission also recommended denial of an easement abandonment request by Ralph & Deborah Mills for property at 4572 Bebe Ann Way, citing potential future road and utility needs, and forwarded the recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Additionally, the commission renewed a temporary use permit for Robert Daly at 13450 Big Red Drive and terminated a temporary use permit for Jose Rodriguez-Segura at 4792 Conrad Place.

• Approved special use permit for Big Mike's Guns and Ammo at 5083 Reno Highway (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of easement abandonment for 4572 Bebe Ann Way (4-2)
• Renewed temporary use permit for Robert Daly at 13450 Big Red Drive (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including termination of temporary use permit for Jose Rodriguez-Segura (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 22 and April 13, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Churchill County Park and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the use of specific tax funds for contracted services. The body will also receive department and event updates from the Director.

• Approval of Residential Construction Tax Funds for contracted services

County Board of Health

The Churchill County Board of Health will meet to consider updates on the development of a Health District. The board will also review COVID-19 community partner updates and related media releases.

• Update on the development of a Health District
• Churchill County and community partner updates related to COVID-19
• Review and approval of COVID-19 and Board of Health related media
• FY22 Third Quarter Program Reports for funded projects
• Behavioral Health Task Force update

The Churchill County Board of Health met on May 9, 2022, and approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and all submitted reports. The board unanimously approved the FY22 third-quarter program reports for funded partners, including New Frontier Treatment Center, Churchill Community Coalition, and the Churchill County School District mental health program. The board also approved media releases related to COVID-19 and an update on the Behavioral Health Task Force. No action was taken on the Health District development update or the COVID-19 community update, which were informational only.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 13, 2022 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 third-quarter program reports for funded partners (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 media releases for Jan 29-Apr 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Behavioral Health Task Force update (unanimous)

CC Communications

The board will consider aligning the CC Communications leave policy with Churchill County's policy. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss labor negotiations.

• Alignment of CC Communications leave policy with Churchill County's
• Closed session regarding labor negotiations pursuant to N.R.S. 288.220

The board unanimously approved aligning CC Communications' leave policy with Churchill County's, adding earning tiers for 15-24 and 25+ years of service. The change affects salaried employees and is intended to remove a deterrent to moving between positions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also approved the agenda and prior minutes, and included a closed session on labor negotiations.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2022 budget workshop (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved aligning leave policy with Churchill County's (unanimous)
• Recessed into closed session for labor negotiations (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review departmental reports and approve minutes from the April 20, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of April 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of monthly departmental report

The Churchill County Highway Commission held a brief regular meeting with no substantive decisions. It unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 20, 2022 meeting. The road supervisor gave a monthly report, and no public comments or future agenda items were raised.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2022 as submitted (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss several land applications, including parcel maps for Sky Ranch and Pflum Lane. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a $9,000,000 revenue bond for a telecommunications project and road upgrade authorizations.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 119 to authorize a $9,000,000 Nevada Revenue Bond for CC Communications
• Change order for A & K Earth Movers, Inc. to upgrade Miners Road in the amount of $320,338
• Parcel Map Application by Haneva, LLC for 160 acres at 1843 & 1955 Moody Lane
• Parcel Map Application by Andrew Doty for 58.28 acres at 3200 Pflum Lane
• Funding request of $2,500 for the Fallon Armed Forces Day Event

The Board approved a $9,000,000 revenue bond to finance telecommunications projects for CC Communications, with the bond to be repaid solely from enterprise fund revenues. The board also approved funding for community events, several parcel maps, a water right waiver, and a road improvement change order, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved $9M revenue bond for CC Communications (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 for Fallon Armed Forces Day Event (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 for The Fallon Bowmen (unanimous)
• Approved Haneva, LLC parcel map for 4 parcels (unanimous)
• Approved Andrew Doty parcel map for 3 lots (unanimous)
• Approved water right dedication waiver for Jess Reid (unanimous)
• Approved one-year performance agreement for road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $320,338 change order for Miners Road upgrade (unanimous)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider several commission policies and regulations. The board is reviewing items including wildlife damage management, elk population management, and hunting quotas for the 2022-2023 season.

• Approval of State Fiscal Year 2023 Travel Budget to the Nevada Department of Wildlife
• Commission Regulation 22-11 regarding Big Game Quotas for the 2022-2023 Season
• Commission Regulation 22-09 regarding 2022 Black Bear Quotas and Harvest Limits
• Commission Policy 26 on Managing Rocky Mountain Elk Population
• Commission Policy 63 on Protecting Wildlife from Toxic Ponds

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife unanimously approved the Nevada Department of Wildlife's recommended quotas for antelope, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and mule deer for the 2022-2023 season, along with the 2022 black bear regulation. The board also approved the previously submitted State Fiscal Year 2023 Travel Budget and accepted numerous Commission policies and general regulations on first, second, or third readings, including policies on appeals, petitions, game management, wildlife damage, elk populations, protection of wildlife, quota transparency, boating safety, toxic ponds, tag transfers, and first-come-first-served tag rules. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved State Fiscal Year 2023 Travel Budget to NDOW (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 3 - Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 4 - Petition Process (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 21 - Game and Furbearer Management Plans (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 22 - Exportation of Wildlife (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 25 - Wildlife Damage Management (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 26 - Managing Rocky Mountain Elk Population (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 27 - Protection of Wildlife (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Churchill County Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the use of specific tax funds for contracted services. The body will also receive department and event updates from the Director.

• Approval of Residential Construction Tax Funds for contracted services

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the monthly budget report and the Library Gift Fund. The board also intends to discuss the Collection Development Policy and investment options for funds held with Churchill County.

• Approval of the monthly budget report
• Approval of the Library Gift Fund
• Discussion of the Collection Development Policy
• Discussion of funds held with Churchill County and investment options

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled April 26, 2022, Planning Commission workshop meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to consider board appointments and financial authorizations. The body will also review a financial audit conducted by Churchill County and receive updates on the William N. Pennington Life Center.

• Appointment of two new board members
• Proposal to hire a bookkeeper at a cost of $500.00 per month
• Reimbursement of $150 to Karla Kent for Secretary of State filing fees
• Authorization to designate Karla Kent as the third signer for checking and savings accounts
• Update on the financial audit of all Coalition for Senior Citizens' accounts by Churchill County

The Coalition for Senior Citizens approved the appointment of Corine "Rinnie" Barrenchea and Dawn East to the board, and authorized a $500/month bookkeeping contract with Arlene Van Winkle of Makes Cents Bookkeeping. The board also changed its fiscal year to October-September, authorized a credit card kept by the bookkeeper, and reimbursed Karla Kent $150 for state filing fees. All votes were unanimous.

• Appointed Corine "Rinnie" Barrenchea and Dawn East as new board members (unanimous)
• Authorized $500/month bookkeeping contract with Arlene Van Winkle / Makes Cents Bookkeeping (unanimous)
• Changed fiscal year to run October to September (unanimous)
• Authorized a credit card for online purchases, kept by the bookkeeper (unanimous)
• Reimbursed Karla Kent $150 for Nevada Secretary of State filing fee (unanimous)
• Added Karla Kent as signer on checking and savings accounts (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes of June 24, 2021 and January 24, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several items including a new intensive multi-family residential zoning district and various grant applications. Discussion also includes requests for event funding, personnel classification changes, and property map extensions.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance to add Intensive Multi-Family Residential District (R-3) to Title 16
• Request for $2,500 for the Fallon Armed Forces Day Event
• Approval of FTA 5339 Grant for two electric vehicles for the CART Program
• Resolution 11-2022: $1,559,496 grant application for CART relocation at 859 South Maine Street
• One-year extension request for Skyridge Estates Phase 8 (Michelle Drive) Parcel Maps

Highway Commission

The Highway Commission will conduct a regularly scheduled meeting including departmental reports and updates. The agenda includes consideration of the current agenda and approval of minutes from the March 3, 2022, meeting.

• Monthly departmental report
• Departmental update
• Approval of March 3, 2022, meeting minutes

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission is reviewing several financial actions related to city infrastructure. These include fund transfers and un-encumbering balances for the Front Street Reconstruction project, as well as allocating funds for the Broadway - Sherman ADA Improvement project.

• Transfer of $311,279.55 from Public Transit Fund 395 for Front Street Reconstruction
• Un-encumberance of $463,720.45 from Public Transit Fund 395 for Front Street Reconstruction
• Un-encumberance of $116,027.25 from Regional Transportation Fund 280 for Front Street Reconstruction
• Encumbrance of $900,000.00 from Regional Transportation Fund 280 for Broadway - Sherman ADA Improvement project
• Encumbrance of $800,000.00 from Public Transit Fund 395 for Broadway - Sherman ADA Improvement project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several temporary use permit renewals for home construction. The agenda also includes parcel map applications for Sky Ranch and a farming parcel, as well as various special use permits.

• Temporary use permit renewals for 1015 Dean Lane, 732 Wildes Road, and 798 Triple E Lane
• Parcel map application by Haneva, LLC for 160.0 acres at 1843 & 1955 Moody Lane
• Parcel map application by Andrew Doty to divide 58.28 acres at 3200 Pflum Lane into 3 lots
• Temporary use permit for an RV at 7475 Sandhill Road
• Special use permit for Moss and Sons Landscaping at 2519 Resource Drive

The Churchill County Planning Commission approved a parcel map for the Sky Ranch planned unit development, creating four large parcels to begin implementing the project's villages. The commission also approved renewals of temporary use permits for home construction, a new temporary use permit for general purposes, and special use permits for a landscaping business, a duplex, and an industrial storage expansion. All decisions were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action where applicable.

• Approved parcel map for Haneva, LLC to divide APN 008-091-11 into four parcels, recommending approval to the Board of County Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved parcel map for Andrew Doty to divide APN 006-331-70 into three parcels, recommending approval to the Board of County Commissioners (unanimous)
• Renewed temporary use permit for Gary Sinclair at 1015 Dean Lane for another year (unanimous, Member Nelson recused)
• Renewed temporary use permit for Joseph & Margaret Diaz at 732 Wildes Road for another year (unanimous)
• Converted and renewed temporary use permit for Levi Coonce at 798 Triple E Lane for another year (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use permit for Tracy Burnichon at 7475 Sandhill Road (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Moss and Sons Landscaping at 2519 Resource Drive (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit and variance for Leslie Beach at 6755 Reno Highway (SUP unanimous with Getto abstaining; variance 4-1 with Nelson opposed, Getto abstaining)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Park and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss potential changes to park hours. The commission may also set its next meeting date.

• Approval of dawn opening and dusk closing times for Liberty Pond

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2022-2023 budget for telephone, long-distance, and broadband enterprise funds. The board will also consider updates to the CC Communications Scholarship Policy.

• Approval of 2022-2023 Budget for Telephone, Long-Distance, and Broadband Enterprise Funds
• Updates to CC Communications Scholarship Policy

The board unanimously approved the 2022-2023 budget for the Telephone, Long-Distance, and Broadband Enterprise Funds. It also approved updates to the scholarship policy, adding a trade school option with a $1,500 per year award for two years, paid directly to the school. No public comment was received, and the meeting was procedural aside from these approvals.

• Approved 2022-2023 budget for Telephone, Long-Distance, and Broadband Enterprise Funds (unanimous)
• Approved scholarship policy update adding trade school option with $1,500/year for two years (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several appointments, including a new zoning district for intensive multi-family residential use. The agenda also includes a proposed $600,000 sale of two parcels on Coleman Road to Vertex Fund 3, LLC for housing development.

• Sale of APN 008-301-12 and APN 008-301-11 to Vertex Fund 3, LLC for $600,000
• Water & Sewer Extension Agreement with Vertex Fund 3, LLC involving an estimated $4.3 million in costs
• New Intensive Multi-Family Residential District (R-3) zoning ordinance
• Contract award to Technology Design Associates for $99,991.12 for Rafter 3C Arena audio system
• Reporting of $4,838,281 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

The board unanimously approved resolutions and agreements to sell two parcels on Coleman Road (APN 008-301-11 and APN 008-301-12) to Vertex Fund 3, LLC for $600,000, plus a water and sewer extension agreement with roughly $4.3 million in impact fee credits. The board also set a public hearing for April 20, 2022 on a proposed new R-3 intensive multi-family zoning district. Other actions included approving a child support hearing master budget, reclassifying a bailiff position, renewing a school construction tax, and dedicating ARPA funds to the courthouse.

• Adopted Resolutions 8-2022 and 9-2022 and approved sale agreement with Vertex Fund 3, LLC for $600,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Water & Sewer Extension Agreement with Vertex Fund 3, LLC (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for April 20, 2022 on R-3 zoning ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Child Support Hearing Master budget of $15,916 for FY 2023 and FY 2024 (unanimous)
• Reclassified unfilled Bailiff position to full-time Patrol Deputy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 7-2022 supporting renewal of residential construction tax for school district (unanimous)
• Dedicated $4,838,281 in ARPA funds to courthouse construction (unanimous)
• Appointed Kathy Wyrick to Social Services Advisory Committee (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will conduct a budget workshop regarding the 2022 - 2023 fiscal year. The meeting includes consideration and possible action on the approval of the agenda.

• Presentation of the 2022 - 2023 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop

The board received a detailed budget workshop presentation for fiscal year 2022-2023 but took no formal action on the budget. The presentation covered declining telephone revenues, broadband growth, staffing challenges, and planned capital investments. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• No action taken on 2022-2023 budget (informational only)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The board may provide direction to the Comptroller regarding changes to departmental budget requests.

• Presentation and discussion on the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

Social Services Advisory Committee

The committee will review several financial documents including the FY21 Financial Audit and second quarter FY22 financials. Members will also discuss programmatic updates for essential services and a recommendation to fill a Consumer Representative vacancy.

• Acknowledgment of FY21 Financial Audit
• Approval of FY22 2nd quarter financials
• Programmatic updates for Social Services Essential Services Programs
• Acknowledgment of CSBG Organizational Standards FY21 Review
• Recommendation to fill the Consumer Representative vacancy

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The advisory board will consider several wildlife management policies and upcoming seasonal regulations. The meeting also includes reviewing items from the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners' agenda.

• Commission Policy 10: Heritage Tags and Vendors
• Commission Policy 31: Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Management
• Commission Policy 33: Fisheries Management Program
• Commission Policy 40: Statewide Boating Safety
• Commission Policy 63: Protecting Wildlife from Toxic Ponds

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife unanimously approved all agenda items, including Commission Policies 10, 31, 33, 40, 63, 64, 65, and 67, and Commission Regulation 22-10 for migratory game bird seasons. The board also recommended that the Commission fund MDEP committee priority projects 1-5 and discontinue a raven study project. No public comment was received.

• Approved Commission Policy 10 - Heritage Tags and Vendors (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 31 - Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Management (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 33 - Fisheries Management Program (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 40 - Statewide Boating Safety (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 63 - Protecting Wildlife from Toxic Ponds (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 64 - Input on Land Sales (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Policy 65 - Designation of Wildlife Areas (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 22-10 - Migratory Game Bird Seasons (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Bill 2022-A, which proposes adding an Intensive Multi-Family Residential District (R-3) to the county code. This action would establish development standards for multi-family construction across all zoning districts.

• Bill 2022-A (Ordinances 27, 32 & 39) to create R-3 zoning district
• Proposed maximum density for R-3 district of 16 units per acre
• Proposed bonus density of 24 units per acre under a Planned Unit Development
• Proposed changes to R-2 zoning district dimensional standards
• Consolidation of two existing dimensional standards tables into one

The Churchill County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of Bill 2022-A, which would add a new R-3 intensive multi-family residential zoning district to the county code. The recommendation includes a correction to remove multi-family dwellings from commercial zones. The vote was 4-3, with members Nelson, Picotte, and Diehl opposed. The final decision rests with the County Commissioners.

• Recommended approval of Bill 2022-A to establish R-3 intensive multi-family residential district (4-3)
• Approved findings for the code amendment (5-2)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)

General

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the monthly budget report and the Library Gift Fund. The board is also scheduled to discuss the Collection Development Policy and investment options for funds held with the county.

• Approval of the monthly budget report
• Approval of the Library Gift Fund
• Discussion of funds held with Churchill County and investment options
• Discussion regarding the Collection Development Policy
• Review of upcoming events including Empty Bowls on April 3, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several service contracts, water infrastructure planning, and a nuisance complaint. The meeting includes reviews of monthly revenue reports and notifications from environmental and land management agencies.

• Agreement with Apollo Software System for Satellite Nevada State Lab data source implementation for $297,505.50
• Renewal of Government Services Contract with Strategies 360, Inc. ranging from $3,500 to $4,000 per month
• Nuisance Complaint by Conrad Lowrey against Ken Garcia regarding an easement at 4672 Benson Lane
• Approval for County Manager to determine the location for a new water treatment plant
• Proposed extension of water and sewer service area from Coleman Road to Venturacci Lane

The Board of County Commissioners approved a one-year extension for Fifteen Lots Soda Lake, LLC to submit a parcel map for Sky Ridge Estates Phase 5, with the understanding that further extensions would not be granted. The board also authorized the County Manager to identify locations for a preliminary engineering report for a new water treatment plant, renewed a legislative services contract with Strategies 360, and adopted a resolution finding no nuisance at 4672 Benson Lane. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved one-year extension for Sky Ridge Estates Phase 5 parcel map (unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to identify locations for water treatment plant preliminary engineering (unanimous)
• Renewed Strategies 360 legislative services contract through Dec 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6-2022 finding no nuisance at 4672 Benson Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Apollo Software contract for Nevada State Lab, $297,505.50 over 5 years (unanimous)
• Approved rebranding of fairgrounds as 3C Events Complex and Oser Regional Park (unanimous)
• Approved revised water and sewer service area map extending to Venturacci Lane (unanimous)
• Ratified $31,550 Community Services Block Grant supplementary funding (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission will meet to conduct routine business. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate, including the approval of previous minutes and the March Treasurer's Report.

• Approval of February 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of March Treasurer's Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an ordinance creating a new Intensive Multi-Family Residential District (R-3). The meeting also includes reviews of temporary use permits, variances for home sizes and manufactured homes, and the termination of several special use permits.

• Ordinance to add Intensive Multi-Family Residential District (R-3) zoning
• Temporary use permit renewal for 1015 Dean Lane
• Special use permit review for Rail Based Services Facility at 1006 Nevada Street, Hazen
• Temporary use permit for caretaker RV at 5155 Solias Road
• Variance for home size minimum at 6215 Teal Drive

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss budget requests for FY 2022-2023 and a cooperative election agreement with the City of Fallon. The body is also reviewing several state and federal grant awards for social services and public health.

• Construction contract for Rapid Construction, Inc. totaling $1,059,950.10 for a water line to the Sand Creek Water Treatment Plant
• CDC Workforce Grant for Churchill County Social Services totaling $2,025,160.00
• Parcel map application to divide 21.73 acres at 2880 Enterprise Way into four parcels
• Transfer of $250,000 to the Churchill County Road Department for road and bridge projects
• Funding of $1,160.23 for the Stillwater Community Center Association

The Board approved a $1,059,950.10 construction contract with Rapid Construction, Inc. for a water line connecting the redundant well to the Sand Creek Water Treatment Plant, but withheld execution until USDA funding is confirmed. The board also approved a parcel map for an industrial property, renewed the Emergency Manager position as a Critical Labor Shortage, and accepted multiple grants and contracts for social services.

• Approved $1,059,950.10 water line contract to Rapid Construction, Inc., contingent on USDA funding (unanimous)
• Approved parcel map to divide 21.73 acres at 2880 Enterprise Way into four parcels (unanimous)
• Renewed Emergency Manager position as Critical Labor Shortage for PERS (unanimous)
• Approved $1,160.23 community support funding for Stillwater Community Center Association (unanimous)
• Approved $2,025,160 CDC Workforce Grant subaward (unanimous)
• Approved $19,176 food purchase grant and $70,238.79 equipment grant for Meals on Wheels (unanimous)
• Approved $2150/year kitchen equipment maintenance contract with Burney's Commercial Service (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 5-2022 declaring fire department equipment surplus (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Board of Highway Commissioners will meet to review departmental reports and approve minutes from the February 3, 2022 meeting. The board is also considering a date change for its regularly scheduled April 7, 2022 meeting.

• Possible action to change the April 7, 2022 meeting date
• Approval of February 3, 2022 meeting minutes

The Churchill County Highway Commission held a regular meeting with no public comment. The only substantive action was rescheduling the April 7, 2022 meeting to April 20, 2022 at 12:45 p.m. due to a scheduling conflict. The commission also approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 3, 2022 meeting.

• Rescheduled April 7, 2022 meeting to April 20, 2022 at 12:45 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2022 as submitted (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will meet to consider financial actions including second quarter write-offs for fiscal year 2021/2022. The board is also considering a motion to move restricted broadband cash into an operating account.

• Approval of February 3, 2022 meeting minutes and closed session minutes
• CC Communications 2nd Quarter Write Offs for FY 2021/2022
• Motion to unrestrict Broadband Cash account balance of $1,023,793.52

The board unanimously approved unrestricting $1,023,793.52 in Broadband Cash from a restricted account, allowing the funds to be deposited into an operating cash account. They also approved $2,310.43 in second-quarter write-offs for FY 2021/2022. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously. No public comment was received.

• Approved unrestricting Broadband Cash restricted account balance of $1,023,793.52 (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Quarter Write Offs for FY 2021/2022 in the amount of $2,310.43 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2022 closed session (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review the monthly budget report and the Library Gift Fund. The board is also scheduled to discuss and take action regarding the Collection Development Policy.

• Approval of the monthly budget report
• Approval of the Library Gift Fund
• Discussion and possible action on the Collection Development Policy
• Information regarding funds held with Churchill County and investment options

Board of Equalization

The Churchill County Board of Equalization will meet to conduct a hearing on a property tax appeal. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes from February 2021 and January 2022.

• Hearing on Appeal for Equalization Case 02-2022 regarding APN: 001-061-21 (The Highlands of Fallon, LLC) for the FY22-23 secured roll

The Churchill County Board of Equalization met and approved the agenda and minutes from prior meetings. The only substantive item was an appeal by The Highlands of Fallon, LLC regarding the FY22-23 secured roll valuation; the petitioner's agent requested to withdraw the appeal, and the board unanimously accepted the withdrawal. No other decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 25, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal of appeal by The Highlands of Fallon, LLC (unanimous)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a series of departmental budget hearings for informational purposes. No action will be taken during these presentations, which include various county departments such as the Sheriff's Office and Public Works.

• Departmental Budget Hearings (informational only)
• Review and Discussion of Presented Budgets

The Board of County Commissioners held a special budget meeting on February 23, 2022, to hear departmental budget presentations for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting was informational only, with no formal votes or decisions taken on the proposed budgets. The board heard detailed requests from departments including the Fire Department, Sheriff's Office, District Court, and Social Services, among others.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• No formal budget decisions made; presentations were informational only

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a regularly scheduled workshop meeting. The agenda provided contains notice of the meeting time and location but does not list specific discussion items or proposed actions.

The Churchill County Planning Commission held a workshop to discuss the conceptual Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Old Stone Ranch project, located between Casey Road and Birch Lane. The proposal includes 648 residential units (apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes), a community park, and open space. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was the first step in a multi-stage process, with a formal hearing to follow.

• Approved meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Held workshop on Old Stone Ranch PUD concept; no action taken
• Noted public comments on traffic, density, water/sewer, and open space concerns

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several appointments and administrative updates. Items include community support funding, a seasonal maintenance aide salary increase, and land use plan amendments regarding sage-grouse conservation.

• $2,500 community support funding for the Lahontan Valley Claybreakers
• Salary increase for Seasonal Maintenance Aide from Pay Grade 27 to 33 (approx. $15,000/year)
• Ratification of a scoping comment letter regarding Land Use Plans and Greater Sage-grouse conservation
• Nuisance Complaint filed by Conrad Lowrey against Ken Garcia
• January 2022 Revenue Reports for Public Works ($151,041.65), Sheriff ($22,492), Building ($46,069.45), and Recorder ($17,332.00)

The Board of County Commissioners approved $2,500 in community support funding for the Lahontan Valley Claybreakers youth shooting program. The board also approved the Public Administrator's Annual Report for 2021, increased the seasonal Maintenance Aide pay grade from 27 to 33, ratified a scoping comment letter on Greater Sage-grouse land use plans, and set a nuisance complaint hearing for March 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $2,500 in FY22 community support funding for the Lahontan Valley Claybreakers.
• Approved the Public Administrator's Annual Report for 2021 as presented.
• Increased the seasonal Maintenance Aide position from Pay Grade 27 to Pay Grade 33.
• Ratified the scoping comment letter dated February 9, 2022 regarding Greater Sage-grouse land use plan amendments.
• Established a nuisance complaint hearing for March 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM.
• Approved the Consent Agenda as submitted, including various revenue and activity reports.
• Approved the agenda as submitted and the minutes of the January 19, 2022 meeting.

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 for road and bridge projects.

• Transfer of $250,000 to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2022 2nd quarter projects
• Funding and encumbrance of $250,000 for FY 2022 3rd quarter road and bridge projects
• Approval of 56.982 centerline miles maintained by the City of Fallon
• Approval of 557.12 centerline miles and 446.10 motor fuel tax miles maintained by the county

The Regional Transportation Commission unanimously approved the City of Fallon's public road mileage and motor fuel tax mileage of 56.982 centerline miles, and Churchill County's public road mileage of 557.152 centerline miles and fuel tax mileage of 446.10 centerline miles, authorizing submittal to the Nevada Department of Transportation. The commission also approved a $250,000 transfer to the Churchill County Road Department for FY 2022 Road and Bridge projects (2nd quarter) and approved funding and encumbrance of $250,000 for 3rd quarter projects, both split 50/50 between Regional Transportation Fund 280 and Public Transit Fund 395. The February Treasurer's report was approved, showing fund balances and increased tax revenues.

• Approved the agenda as posted.
• Approved the minutes of the January 19, 2022 meeting.
• Approved the February Treasurer's report.
• Approved City of Fallon's public road mileage and motor fuel tax mileage as 56.982 centerline miles, authorizing submittal to NDOT.
• Approved Churchill County's public road mileage as 557.152 centerline miles and fuel tax mileage as 446.10 centerline miles, authorizing submittal to NDOT.
• Approved transfer of $250,000 to the Churchill County Road Department for FY 2022 Road and Bridge projects (2nd quarter).
• Approved funding and encumbrance of $250,000 for FY 2022 Road and Bridge projects (3rd quarter).

County Board of Health

The Churchill County Board of Health will discuss COVID-19 activities, including CARES Act funding and surveillance testing. The board is also reviewing the development of a Health District and behavioral health updates.

• Adoption of updated contact tracing guidelines recommended by the CDC and State of Nevada
• Update on COVID-19 activities, county closures, and CARES Act funding
• Update on the development of a Health District
• Review of FY22 Second Quarter Program Reports for funded projects
• Behavioral Health Task Force update

The Churchill County Board of Health approved a revised contact tracing and reporting policy, discontinuing general tracing except for residents 65 and older, with activity limited to weekdays. The board also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, COVID-19 media releases, and quarterly program reports from funded agencies. An update on COVID-19 activities and health district development was presented for information only, with no action taken.

• Approved the agenda as submitted.
• Approved the minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the revised contact tracing and reporting policy, limiting tracing to residents 65 and older, weekdays only.
• Approved all COVID-19 media releases from November 10, 2021 to January 28, 2022.
• Approved the FY22 Second Quarter Program Reports from funded agencies.
• Approved the Behavioral Health Task Force update as presented.
• Scheduled the next meeting for May 9, 2022 at 9:00 AM.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to divide an industrial parcel into four smaller lots. The body is also deciding on several temporary use permits for residences during home construction or for hardship purposes.

• Parcel map application to divide 21.73 acres at 2880 Enterprise Way into four parcels
• Temporary use permit renewal for home construction at 6550 Zephyr Lane
• Temporary use permit application for RV living during construction at 6060 Cox Road
• Temporary use permit renewal for hardship purposes at 623 River Village Drive
• Termination of an expired temporary use permit at 1940 Bowie Road

Debt Management Commission

The Debt Management Commission is meeting to fill a vacancy and establish its leadership. The body will consider the election of a Member-At-Large and the selection of a Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Nomination and election of a Member-At-Large for a term ending January 31, 2023
• Election of a Chair and Vice-Chair

The Churchill County Debt Management Commission held a brief procedural meeting. It approved the agenda, elected Mike Berney to fill the unexpired term of Robert Erickson through January 31, 2023, and re-elected Lynn Pearce as Chair and Alan Kalt as Vice-Chair. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Elected Mike Berney as Member-at-Large to fill unexpired term through Jan 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Lynn Pearce as Chair and Alan Kalt as Vice-Chair (unanimous)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several personnel appointments, land parcel maps, and legal agreements regarding opioid recovery settlements. They are also reviewing a professional services agreement for the county health officer.

• Execution of subdivision settlement participation forms related to the One Nevada Agreement on Opioid Recoveries
• Agreement for professional services with Dr. Tedd McDonald as County Health Officer for $32,216.41 annually
• Parcel map applications for NEV DEV LLC on Desert Hills Loop consisting of 16.48 acres
• Hiring of a District Court Clerk Trainee at an approximate cost of $12,000
• Filling the Senior Parks Maintenance Worker position

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management will discuss various business items including service rates, construction issues, and grant applications. The board is also considering a resolution to transfer funds between enterprise accounts.

• Resolution 3-2022: $1,000,000.00 transfer from Long Distance Enterprise Fund and $500,000.00 from Telephone Enterprise Fund to Broadband Enterprise Fund
• Discussion of remaining copper locations in Churchill County
• Discussion of service rates for outlying locations
• Addressing issues with New Building and Remodel construction project
• Reconnect Grant application

The board unanimously approved Resolution 3-2022 transferring $1.5M from long-distance and telephone funds to the broadband fund, and approved new service rates for outlying locations. They also authorized management to submit a zero-match ReConnect grant application. No public comment was received.

• Approved Resolution 3-2022 transferring $1,000,000 from Long Distance and $500,000 from Telephone Enterprise Funds to Broadband Fund (unanimous)
• Approved service rates for outlying locations (unanimous)
• Approved management to submit ReConnect Grant application for final selected area (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review departmental reports and approve minutes from the January 6, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of January 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report
• Departmental update

The Churchill County Highway Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions beyond approving the agenda and the minutes from the January 6, 2022 meeting. Public comment was dominated by a resident's detailed complaint about a property dispute, but no action was taken on it. The meeting adjourned after the reports and comments.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2022 as submitted (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Churchill County Park and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 1, 2022, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes electing officers, receiving a director's report on the Rafter 3C project and events, and considering a proposed fee of $2,000 per day for renting the entire grounds. The meeting also includes public comment periods and setting the next meeting date.

• Consideration and possible action on establishing a $2,000.00 per day fee for rental of entire grounds
• Election of officers
• Director's report: Rafter 3C update, department update, events update
• Set next meeting for March 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to consider the monthly budget report and the Library Gift Fund. The board will also discuss funds held with Churchill County and various investment options.

• Approval of the monthly budget report
• Approval of the Library Gift Fund
• Discussion of funds held with Churchill County and investment options

General

The Churchill County Board of Equalization will hold a special meeting on January 27, 2022. The agenda includes a facilitated training workshop for board members conducted by the Nevada Department of Taxation.

• Training workshop conducted by the Nevada Department of Taxation

The Churchill County Board of Equalization held a facilitated training workshop conducted by the Nevada Department of Taxation. No appeals were heard and no substantive decisions were made; the only action taken was approving the agenda as submitted. The training covered appeal procedures, evidence standards, and the board's legal authority.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will discuss various hunting regulations, including tag eligibility, quotas, and seasons for 2022 and 2023. The board will also consider the Draft Fiscal Year 2023 Predation Management Plan.

• Discussion on Carson Lake Pasture with Nevada Department of Wildlife
• Review of Commission General Regulations 504, 495, 496, and 497
• Action on hunting seasons and quotas for Bighorn Sheep, Black Bear, and Mountain Lion
• Review of Big Game Application Deadlines and Tag Eligibility for 2022
• Consideration of the Draft Fiscal Year 2023 Predation Management Plan

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife unanimously approved several Nevada wildlife commission regulations, including electronic tags, big game seasons, and the 2023 predation management plan. The board also voted to oppose a proposed trapping regulation (NAC 503.157) that would restrict certain trapping methods. Discussions covered the Carson Lake management plan, with NDOW staff providing updates on its progress.

• Approved agenda and minutes of Nov 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Commission General Regulation 504 - E-tag Regulation (unanimous)
• Opposed NAC 503.157(A), (B) & (C) as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 21-07, Heritage Tag Bighorn Sheep Unit Closures 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 22-01, Big Game Application Deadlines 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 22-02, Big Game Tag Eligibility and Tag Limits 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Commission Regulation 22-03, Dream Tag Species, Seasons, and Quotas 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Draft Fiscal Year 2023 Predation Management Plan with possibility of adding coyote bounty (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a regularly scheduled workshop. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and legal notices; no specific action items or projects are listed.

The Churchill County Planning Commission held a workshop with no formal votes on substantive items, only approving the agenda unanimously. Staff and agency representatives provided updates on upcoming projects, including a proposed multi-family housing development on Coleman Road, a new R-3 zoning district, a water treatment plant at Moody Lane and Rice Road, and various NAS Fallon and school district initiatives. No decisions were made on these items.

• Approved meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Heard update on proposed multi-family housing project on Coleman Road (conceptual stage)
• Heard update on new R-3 zoning district for higher-density housing (in development)
• Heard update on water treatment plant study at Moody Lane and Rice Road (preliminary engineering report approved by county commissioners)
• Heard update on NAS Fallon F-35 hangar construction scheduled to begin 2023
• Heard update on Navy REPI program renewal with county for five years

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair following a resignation. The board will also consider hiring a part-time employee and review the organization's role regarding the William N. Pennington Life Center.

• Election of a Chair and possibly a Vice-Chair
• Possible approval to hire a part-time employee (20 hours per week) for grant funding
• Authorization for a third signer for checking and savings accounts
• Report on a $4,304.50 donation from Southwest Gas Corporation Fuel for Life Program
• Possible approval for the purchase of glasses for the William N. Pennington Life Center

The Coalition for Senior Citizens board unanimously elected Justin Heath as Chair and Karla Kent as Vice-Chair, and approved hiring a part-time bookkeeping assistant at $20/hour for up to 20 hours per week. The board also added Carol Seitzinger as a signer on bank accounts, appointed Karla Kent to handle nonprofit rental applications, and approved prior meeting minutes. No action was taken on purchasing glasses for the Life Center, and the audit update was informational only.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 12, 2021 retreat (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Added Carol Seitzinger as signer on checking and savings accounts (unanimous)
• Elected Justin Heath as Chair and Karla Kent as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved job description and hiring of bookkeeping assistant, up to 20 hrs/week at $20/hr (unanimous)
• Appointed Karla Kent to receive nonprofit applications for Life Center use (unanimous)
• No action on purchasing glasses for Life Center

Cemetery Board

The Churchill County Cemetery Board will meet to elect officers and discuss budget priorities for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The board will also review minutes from March 18, 2021, and receive departmental reports.

• Election of Officers
• Review of Budget Priorities for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
• Approval of March 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The Churchill County Cemetery Board elected Julie Gilmore as Chairperson and Jamie Sammons as Vice Chairperson for a one-year term. The board also unanimously approved the budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, including a $10,000 capital request for the cemetery expansion project. No public comments were made, and the next meeting was set for April 25, 2022.

• Elected Julie Gilmore as Chairperson and Jamie Sammons as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022/2023 budget priorities including $10k for expansion project (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for April 25, 2022 at 1:30 pm

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several financial approvals, including a software agreement for Social Services and an early retirement incentive. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Churchill County Library's 5-Year Strategic Plan and the scheduling of a May budget hearing.

• Repurchase of 481 will-serve commitments from Haneva, LLC at $5,500 per commitment
• Software Services Agreement with Custom Data Processing, Inc. for $48,000 setup and $2,372.37 monthly
• Early retirement incentive for Chris Thorn costing approximately $62,400
• Funding of $71,489 from University of Nevada Reno for the William N. Pennington Life Center
• Resolution 2-2022 to sell property held in trust due to unpaid taxes

The board unanimously approved an early retirement incentive for Sgt. Chris Thorn, including a waiver of the 20-year county employment requirement, at a cost of $62,345.52. They also approved several other items, including a $73,489 grant for the Pennington Life Center, a software services agreement for health data, and the conversion of two part-time nurse positions to one full-time position. The meeting included informational presentations on BLM activities and the library's 5-year strategic plan, with no action taken on those items.

• Approved early retirement incentive for Sgt. Chris Thorn with 20-year waiver (unanimous)
• Appointed Brian Byrd to Fallon Golf Course Board (unanimous)
• Accepted $73,489 UNR grant for Pennington Life Center wellness activities (unanimous)
• Approved software services agreement with Custom Data Processing, Inc. (unanimous)
• Converted two part-time Community Health Nurses to one full-time position (unanimous)
• Set May 20, 2022 budget and tax rate hearing for 4:30 PM (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2-2022 authorizing tax sale of properties held in trust (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including financial reports and building permits (unanimous)

General

The Churchill County Board of Health is meeting to discuss and potentially approve updated isolation and quarantine guidelines. These revisions are based on guidance from the State of Nevada and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

• Approval and implementation of revised isolation and quarantine guidance from the CDC and State of Nevada

The Churchill County Board of Health unanimously approved and implemented revised COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance from the CDC and State of Nevada, reducing the isolation period to 5 days for positive cases with symptom-based criteria, regardless of vaccination status. The board also authorized the Health Department to immediately implement future CDC and State guidance without further board approval. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 8:35 AM.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved revised CDC/State isolation and quarantine guidance (unanimous)
• Authorized immediate implementation of future CDC/State guidance (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission is meeting to consider parcel map applications and temporary use permits for residential construction. The body will also review the termination of a watchman's quarters permit.

• Parcel map applications for five maps by NEV DEV LLC on Desert Hills Loop (APN 008-176-82)
• Temporary use permit for RV living during home construction at 6060 Cox Road
• Termination of temporary use permit for watchman's quarters at 96 Grand Avenue
• Request to table temporary use permit renewal for 6550 Zephyr Lane to February 9, 2022

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of five parcel maps to divide 16.48 acres on Desert Hills Loop into 14 residential lots, subject to conditions. The commission also postponed two temporary use permit items to the February 9, 2022 meeting: one for John Gurney at 6550 Zephyr Lane and one for Jose Roberto Molina at 6060 Cox Road. The consent agenda, which terminated a watchman's quarters permit for C & L Auto, LLC, was approved unanimously.

• Recommended approval of 5 parcel maps for Heidi Road LLC to create 14 lots on APN 008-176-82 (unanimous)
• Postponed temporary use permit renewal for John Gurney at 6550 Zephyr Lane to Feb 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Postponed temporary use permit for Jose Roberto Molina at 6060 Cox Road to Feb 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda terminating watchman's quarters permit for C & L Auto, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 8, 2021 meeting as written (unanimous)

General

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a long-term strategic plan. The board will also address the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Consideration and possible action to approve the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss various appointments, contracts, and administrative resolutions. Key items include the potential repurchase of will-serve commitments and the selection of independent auditors.

• Repurchase of 481 will-serve commitments from Haneva, LLC at $5,500 per commitment
• Selection of HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors as Independent Auditors for Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, and 2024
• Recruitment for an IT Professional position at an estimated cost of $113,000
• Resolution 1-2022 establishing travel expenses at 58.5 cents per mile and $59.00 per day per diem
• Grant of an easement to NV Energy for electrical lines at Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

The board unanimously voted to table a proposal to repurchase 481 will-serve commitments (EDUs) from Haneva, LLC for $2,645,500, after extensive discussion about water capacity and housing needs. The board also approved a new in-house IT Professional position, reappointed a Planning Commission member, and awarded a three-year audit contract to HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors.

• Tabled repurchase of 481 Haneva, LLC water commitments for $2,645,500 to Jan. 19 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved class specification and recruitment for IT Professional position at ~$113,000/year (unanimous)
• Reappointed Zack Bunyard to Planning Commission through Dec. 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Awarded audit contract to HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors for FY 2022-2024 at $84,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved grant of easement to NV Energy for electrical lines at Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1-2022 setting travel mileage rate at 58.5 cents/mile and per diem at $59/day (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Treasurer's report with $51,686,358.57 balance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov. 17, Dec. 2, and Dec. 15, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Highway Commission

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

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

The Churchill County Highway Commission held a regular meeting on January 6, 2022, approving the agenda and the minutes from December 2, 2021, both by unanimous vote. No substantive road or highway decisions were made. During public comment, resident Conrad Lowrey raised a long-running easement dispute with a neighbor, but the board directed him to the County Commission or legal channels, as the Highway Commission lacks authority over such matters.

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

CC Communications

The regularly scheduled CC Communications Management meeting for January 6, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Park and Recreation Commission will consider the capital budget priorities for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The body will also discuss potential rental fee increases for specific county facilities.

• Approval of capital budget priorities for the 2022-2023 fiscal budget year
• Proposed increase in Fairgrounds Facility rental fees
• Proposed increase in Multi-purpose building rental fees
• Director's report on Civic Center, Department, and Events updates