Churchill County public meetings in 2024

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from November 21, 2024, and consider action on the November 2024 Budget Report and Library Gift Fund Report. The meeting will also include a report from the Library Director.

• Approval of November 2024 Budget Report
• Approval of Library Gift Fund Report for November 2024
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024
• Library Director's report on staffing and statistics
• Set date and time of regular/special Library Board meetings

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees met on December 19, 2024, and unanimously approved the agenda, the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes, the November 2024 monthly budget report, and the November 2024 Library Gift Fund report. The board also set its next regular meeting for January 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 monthly budget report (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 Library Gift Fund report (unanimous)
• Set next regular meeting for January 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Cemetery Board

The Churchill County Cemetery Board will convene to approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss new business and departmental reports. The board will also set the date and time for its next meeting.

• Approval of April 11, 2024, Cemetery Board minutes
• Director's Report
• Setting of future Cemetery Board meeting dates
• Public comment period
• Approval of the meeting agenda

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss funding for animal shelter upgrades and review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The meeting includes a series of information-gathering tours of county departments and the jail.

• Funding application for Churchill Animal Protection Society (CAPS) for $106,010.00
• Actuarial Study of OPEB Liabilities by MacLeod Watts for $9,200 (FY 2025) and $4,050 (FY 2026)
• Reallocation of funds for Dry Gulch Building Renovations
• Reappointment of Chris Spross to the Board of Directors of Fallon Golf Course, Inc.
• Professional Services Contract with Julie Guerrero-Goetsch

The Board unanimously approved $500,000 for Dry Gulch Building repairs and renovations, funded by reallocating $400,000 from Navy Range Training Complex funds and $100,000 from the Extraordinary Repairs Fund. They also approved $106,010 in additional funding for the Churchill Animal Protection Society for kennel and office improvements. The board accepted the FY2024 audit report, approved an OPEB actuarial study contract, and ratified a COSSUP funding increase.

• Approved $500,000 for Dry Gulch Building renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $106,010 additional funding for CAPS improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved OPEB actuarial study contract with MacLeod Watts (unanimous)
• Ratified COSSUP funding increase of $24,932 (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with Julie Guerrero-Goetsch (unanimous)
• Reappointed Chris Spross to Fallon Golf Course Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fund balance and revenue reports (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2024, meeting and the December treasurer's report. The agenda includes public comment periods and a discussion of future agenda items.

• Approval of November 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of December treasurer's report
• Public comment
• Discussion of future agenda items
• Next meeting set for January 15, 2025

The Regional Transportation Commission held a brief procedural meeting, approving the agenda, the November 20, 2024 minutes, and the December Treasurer's report, all unanimously. No substantive decisions or new business were discussed, and no public comments were made.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved December Treasurer's report (unanimous)

General

The Park and Recreation Commission will adopt the meeting agenda, approve minutes from 05/07/2024 and 07/09/2024, and consider a new business item to allocate residential construction tax funds for an arena expansion. Public comment will be accepted before and after the agenda items. The commission will also set the date for its next meeting.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from 05/07/2024 and 07/09/2024
• Approval of residential construction tax funds for arena expansion
• Set next meeting date for January 7th, 2025 or February 4th, 2025

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee will meet to review monthly status reports and address the expiration of terms for three committee members. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting.

• Expiration of terms for committee members Julie Guerrero, Maria Gill, and Jill Manha

The Insurance Advisory Committee approved the agenda and prior minutes, reviewed monthly status reports, and appointed Jill Manha, Wendy Bullock, and Leslie Notestine to three-year terms ending December 2027. The vote was unanimous after a recount of ballots. No public comment was received.

• Approved agenda with amendment to item #10 (year changed to 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Jill Manha, Wendy Bullock, and Leslie Notestine to 3-year terms ending December 2027 (unanimous)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider awarding several contracts and an agreement amendment related to the Golf Course Water Treatment Facility. These items involve demolition, well drilling, equipment installation, and design work.

• Contract for Golf Course Wastewater Treatment Facility Demolition and Removal to Simerson Construction for $692,500.00
• Contract for Golf Course Water Plant Well Drilling to Parsons Drilling for $1,034,405.00
• Contract for Golf Course Water Treatment Plant Equipment and Transmission Mains to A & K Earth Movers for $2,459,095.00
• Amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement with Shaw Engineering for Phase 2 design work for $925,000.00

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved four contracts totaling about $4.1 million for the golf course water treatment project, all funded by federal ARPA dollars. Actions included demolition of the old wastewater facility, drilling two new wells, installing equipment and transmission mains, and adding Phase 2 design work. All motions passed without public comment.

• Awarded $692,500 contract to Simerson Construction for wastewater facility demolition (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,034,405 contract to Parsons Drilling for two new water wells (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,459,095 contract to A & K Earth Movers for plant equipment and transmission mains (unanimous)
• Approved $925,000 amendment with Shaw Engineering for Phase 2 design work (unanimous)

Central Nevada Health District

The Board will consider and possibly act on several subawards and grants for public health services. These items cover vaccination strategies, emergency preparedness, abstinence education, and communicable disease surveillance.

• Subaward for vaccination strategies: $52,360
• Two Public Health Emergency Preparedness subawards: $225,001 and $122,809
• Subaward for youth abstinence education: $62,230
• Subaward for rural health services in Eureka, Churchill, Mineral and Pershing Counties: $45,000
• AAA Child Passenger Safety Donation Program grant for car seats: $2,000

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will review and act on several items, including a conservation easement application for over 212 acres, a special use permit for a motorized racetrack, and a proposed ordinance to amend water dedication requirements. The commission will also address the resignation of member Eric Blakey, approve minutes from the November 13 public hearing, and elect a new chair and vice chair for the term beginning January 2025.

• Consideration of a conservation easement for 212.48 acres at 11356 Stillwater Road, 1225 Swope Lane, and 11050 Fitz Lane (APNs 009-071-07, 009-072-13, 009-072-21)
• Special use permit application for a motorized racetrack on 218.57 acres off Lovelock Highway (US 95), APN 004-431-44, RR-20 zoning
• Bill 2024-E Ordinance 71 to amend water dedication requirements, clarify payments in lieu, and designate use of those payments
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the Planning Commission effective January 2025
• Resignation of Planning Commission member Eric Blakey, who will join the Board of County Commissioners in January 2025

The Churchill County Planning Commission unanimously approved a special use permit for a motorized racetrack (Rowdy Acres) on 218.57 acres off Pole Line Road, subject to conditions including road upgrades, permanent restrooms, and attendance limits. The commission also recommended approval of a conservation easement sending site with 277 transferable development rights, and recommended approval of an ordinance allowing payment in lieu of water dedication for development.

• Approved special use permit for Rowdy Acres motorized racetrack, APN 004-431-44 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of deBraga sending site with 277 TDRs (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Bill 2024-E Ordinance 71 on water dedication (7-0)
• Elected Zack Bunyard as Chair and Jeff Goings as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Acknowledged resignation of Eric Blakey from Planning Commission

General

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding three construction contracts totaling approximately $3.68 million for the Golf Course Wastewater Treatment Facility and Water Plant. The board will also consider an amendment to an engineering agreement for additional design work.

• Award contract for Golf Course Wastewater Treatment Facility Demolition and Removal to Simerson Construction for $692,500
• Award contract for Golf Course Water Plant Well Drilling to Parsons Drilling for $516,077
• Award contract for Golf Course Water Treatment Plant Equipment and Transmission Mains to A & K Earth Movers for $2,459,095
• Approve amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement with Shaw Engineering for $925,000
• Consider approval of the agenda as submitted or revised

General

The Churchill County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The committee will also receive updates on the Churchill County Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan from local agencies and the Nevada Division of Emergency Management.

• Approval of agenda and minutes from October 8, 2024
• Overview of updates to the Churchill County Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
• Overview of updates on upcoming exercise venues with NAS Fallon
• Overview and update from Nevada Division of Emergency Management

Audit Committee

The Churchill County Audit Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting. It will consider a presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the county and CC Communications for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The committee will also discuss internal matters, set future meeting dates, and allow public comment.

• Approval of the agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting
• Presentation of the FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Discussion of matters affecting the committee
• Scheduling of future meeting dates and agenda items

The Churchill County Audit Committee unanimously recommended that the Board of County Commissioners accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The audit received a clean opinion with no internal control deficiencies or instances of noncompliance, except for a noted budgetary compliance issue in the Indigent Services Fund. The committee also approved the agenda and the minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended acceptance of FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report to Board of County Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 19, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will meet on Dec. 5, 2024 at 1:45 PM in the Churchill County Administrative Building. After routine items such as agenda approval and public comment, the board will consider and possibly act on the General Manager’s annual performance evaluation for 2024. The meeting will also include a General Manager report and an affidavit confirming the agenda posting.

• Approval of the meeting agenda (item 4)
• Consideration of the General Manager Annual Performance Evaluation for 2024 (item 5A)
• General Manager Report (item 6)
• Affidavit of Posting confirming agenda posting locations (item 7)
• Public comment periods (items 2 and 8)

The CC Communications Board unanimously approved the General Manager/CEO aggregate performance evaluation for 2024, as compiled from individual board member forms. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included only a report from the General Manager on operational updates.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved General Manager/CEO aggregate performance evaluation for 2024 (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission will meet to discuss equipment purchases and vehicle transfers. The body is considering a budget increase for a crack sealing machine and the ratification of an air compressor purchase.

• Proposed $26,784 increase to FY25-26 Equipment Replacement plan to purchase a $120,000 Mastic machine for crack sealing
• Proposed transfer of two surplus 1997 Ford F350 pickups to the Churchill County High School Agricultural program
• Proposed ratification of a $8,550 purchase for a new air compressor

The Churchill County Highway Commission unanimously approved three items: transferring two surplus 1997 Ford F350 pickups to the high school Ag program, increasing the FY25-26 equipment budget by $26,784 to buy a $120,000 Mastic crack-sealing machine, and ratifying the purchase of a new air compressor for $8,550. All votes were unanimous.

• Authorized transfer of two 1997 Ford F350 pickups to Churchill County High School Ag program (unanimous)
• Approved $26,784 budget increase for Mastic crack-sealing machine, total $120,000 (unanimous)
• Ratified purchase of new air compressor for $8,550 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several state agreements for social services and meal programs. The body is also considering responses to federal and state projects regarding land management and highway realignment. Following the meeting, commissioners will conduct a series of departmental tours.

• Transfer of $540,000 to the City of Fallon for the 2024 Preventative Maintenance Project
• Agreement for $220,491.40 for FY2025 Home-Delivered Meal Services
• Agreement for $115,000 with Nevada Clinical Services, Inc. for disabled resident wrap-around services
• Agreement for $87,200.67 for Congregate Meal Services
• Proposed comment to NDOT regarding the realignment of State Route 361 (Gabbs Highway)

The Board unanimously approved several actions related to federal land management, including authorizing a formal protest of the BLM's Final Environmental Impact Statement for Greater Sage-Grouse Rangewide Planning, a comment letter on the Greenlink North 500-kV Transmission Project, and a comment on the State Route 361 realignment. The Board also ratified multiple social services agreements, approved a new purchasing policy, and appointed Mattie Serna to the Library Board of Trustees.

• Authorized formal protest of BLM Greater Sage-Grouse Final EIS (unanimous)
• Authorized comment letter on Greenlink North 500-kV Transmission Project Draft EIS (unanimous)
• Authorized comment on NDOT State Route 361 realignment (unanimous)
• Ratified $8,192 wastewater surveillance agreement with State DPBH (unanimous)
• Ratified $220,491.40 Home-Delivered Meal Services agreement (unanimous)
• Ratified $87,200.67 Congregate Meal Services agreement (unanimous)
• Ratified $115,000 Nevada Clinical Services wrap-around services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Policy 001 on purchasing procedures (unanimous)

General

The Churchill County Park and Recreation Commission will consider approval of the meeting minutes from May 7, 2024 and July 9, 2024. It will also vote to approve the agenda as posted. The commission will set the date for its next regular meeting, choosing either January 7, 2025 or February 4, 2025. A public comment period for general matters not tied to agenda items is also scheduled.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 05/07/2024
• Approval of meeting minutes from 07/09/2024
• Approval of agenda as submitted
• Set next Park and Recreation meeting date (Jan 7, 2025 or Feb 4, 2025)
• Public comment: general, no agenda item action

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet on November 21, 2024 to consider routine agenda items. The board will vote on the October 2024 budget report, the Library Gift Fund report, and adopt the Library Operating Procedures Policy. Additional reports on library usage statistics and the Director’s three‑month plan will be reviewed.

• Approval of the October 2024 Library Budget Report
• Approval of the October 2024 Library Gift Fund Report
• Review of library usage statistics and related recommendations
• Review of the Library Director’s three‑month operational plan
• Adoption of the Churchill County Library Operating Procedures Policy

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will consider ratifying two grant agreements: a $79,986 HUD grant for HUD‑approved projects and a $111,387 Nevada Department of Health and Human Services grant for community services to at‑risk individuals and homeless residents. The meeting also includes an appointment to the Planning Commission, a water‑permit application from the City of Fernley, and routine consent‑agenda items such as a tax‑roll resolution and departmental revenue reports.

• Ratify HUD grant agreement for $79,986 for HUD‑approved projects
• Ratify Nevada DHHS grant agreement for $111,387 to deliver community services to at‑risk families and homeless residents
• Appointment of Joseph Frey to the Churchill County Planning Commission (term Dec 1 2024 – Dec 31 2026)
• Consider City of Fernley application to change point of diversion and use under Permit 80184 to a new location in Churchill County
• Approve Resolution 19‑2024 directing the Assessor on the Secured Tax Roll for 2025‑2026

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will consider encumbering $540,000 from Regional Transportation Fund 280 and transferring the same amount to the City of Fallon for the 2024 Preventative Maintenance Project. The board will also vote on routine items such as approving the agenda, the October 16 meeting minutes, and the November Treasurer's Report. Public comment will be offered before the meeting adjourns.

• Encumbrance of $540,000 from Regional Transportation Fund 280 for the 2024 Preventative Maintenance Project
• Transfer of $540,000 to the City of Fallon from Regional Transportation Fund 280 for the same project
• Approval of the agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting
• Approval of the November Treasurer's Report

General

The Sending Site Review Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 20, 2024 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on Trevor deBraga's application to place a conservation easement on approximately 212.48 acres at I I 356 Stillwater Road, 1225 Swope Lane, and I I 050 Fitz Lane (Parcels 009-071-07, 009-072-13, 009-072-21). The committee will also set a workshop date to discuss the transfer of development rights program under Churchill County Code I 6.14. Additional public comment periods are scheduled before and after the hearing.

• Approval of agenda as submitted or revised (Item 3)
• Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2024 meeting (Item 5)
• Public hearing on Trevor deBraga's conservation easement application for ~212.48 acres (Item 6A)
• Set workshop date to discuss transfer of development rights program, Code I 6.14 (Item 7A)
• Public comment periods before and after the hearing (Items 4 and 8)

General

The special meeting of the Churchill County Board of County Commissioners will consider and possibly act on the canvass of the November 5, 2024 general election and on certification of the November 7, 2024 election of supervisors for the Lahontan and Stillwater Conservation Districts. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, public comment, and approval of the agenda. All agenda items are slated for action unless otherwise noted.

• Consideration and possible action on the canvass of the 2024 Churchill County General Election held November 5, 2024
• Consideration and possible action on certification of the election of supervisors for the Lahontan and Stillwater Conservation Districts held November 7, 2024
• Approval of the agenda as submitted or revised

General

The Central Nevada Health District Board will discuss and possibly take action on several funding agreements for public health services. These include grants for vaccinations, emergency preparedness, abstinence education, and child passenger safety.

• Subaward for vaccination strategies: $52,360
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness program subaward: $225,001
• Abstinence education for youth ages 10–19 subaward: $62,230
• Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion subaward for rural Nevada: $45,000
• AAA Child Passenger Safety Donation Program grant for car seats: $2,000

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will discuss various wildlife regulations and management plans. The board is considering a proposal for a $1,000,000 heritage account to assist in reconstructing the Cave Creek Dam in White Pine County.

• Cave Creek Dam Rehabilitation Heritage Account Principal Proposal for $1,000,000
• Carson Lake Pasture Management Plan discussion with Nevada Department of Wildlife
• Commission Regulation 24-14: Taking of Raptors for Falconry for 2025-2026
• Commission Regulation 24-15: Non-commercial Collection of Reptiles and Amphibians for 2025-2026
• Commission General Regulation 522 (eTag Regulations) and General Regulation 523 (Heritage Revisions)

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will review annual special‑use permits for three existing facilities and a temporary use renewal. It will also consider a variance request to waive a paving requirement for a 66.29‑acre parcel on Rice Road. Additionally, a special‑use permit for a home‑based horse boarding business will be discussed.

• Annual review of the special‑use permit for Safety‑Kleen Systems, Inc. at 22211 Bango Road (APNs 007-071-80 & 007-071-81)
• Annual review of the special‑use permit for Cheek Construction at 9895 Carson Highway (APN 007-171-76)
• Annual review of the special‑use permit for Omaha Track, Inc. at 1006 Nevada Street (APNs 009-251-74, 009-251-86 & 009-251-88)
• Variance request from Cindy Troxel & Bernard Ponte for 1250 Rice Road (66.29 acres, E‑1 zoning) to waive paving requirement
• Special‑use permit application for a home‑based horse boarding business at 425 Bench Road (21.04 acres, A‑10 zoning)

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee will meet on November 13, 2024 at 1:30 PM in the Churchill County Administrative Building, 155 N. Taylor St., Suite 102, Fallon. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting, a review of monthly status reports, and a discussion on the expiration of terms for members Julie Guerrero, Maria Gill, and Jill Manha. The committee will also accept public comment, schedule future meeting dates, and address any other business.

• Approval of the agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting
• Review of monthly status reports
• Discussion on expiration of terms for members Julie Guerrero, Maria Gill, and Jill Manha
• General discussion – other items pertinent to the committee (no action items)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will consider routine items such as approving the agenda and the minutes from the August 1 and September 12 meetings. It will also decide whether to keep its WTA membership and seek reinstatement of its board seat, and discuss service‑term negotiations for BEAD locations that received zero bidders. A key item is the approval of a Phase II Service Provider Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with Storey County valued at $6,900,000.

• Approval of the meeting agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the August 1, 2024 and September 12, 2024 meetings
• Decision on maintaining CC Communications' WTA membership and reinstating its board seat
• Negotiations of service terms for BEAD locations that received zero bidders
• Approval of the Phase II Service Provider Agreement and MoU with Storey County for $6,900,000

General

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider the transfer of a 5,000 square foot prefabricated metal building to the Road Department for $96,500. The meeting will also include standard procedural items and public comment.

• Transfer of 5,000 sq ft prefabricated metal building to Road Dept for $96,500
• Approval of agenda as submitted or revised
• Public comment period
• Verification of agenda posting
• Appointment of Deputy Clerk of the Board

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission will approve the agenda and the minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting. It will consider and possibly act on a discussion of the future Road Department yard plan. The board will receive departmental reports, set the next meeting for December 5, 2024, and handle public comments.

• Approval of agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of future Road Department yard plan
• Monthly departmental report and update
• Adjournment and setting next meeting date of December 5, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several funding requests and interlocal agreements. The meeting includes decisions on court recording software, arena equipment, and road project funding.

• Interlocal Agreement with Lyon County for juvenile detention services in the amount of $593,108.20
• Funding for Zoom software and equipment for Justice Court recording at a cost of $21,086 plus a $768.90 annual license
• Purchase of mobile bleachers for Rafter 3C Arena in the amount of $50,000
• Transfer of $300,000 to the Churchill County Road Department for FY 2025 projects
• Second reading of Regulated Local Tariff #50 for CC Communications service charges

Coalition for Senior Citizens

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board will consider and act on several agenda items, including approving the meeting agenda and minutes, appointing two new board members, and reviewing financial matters. Key financial actions include transferring $25,000 from the CD to the checking account for Meals on Wheels truck payments and addressing an IRS invoice of $10,081.16. The board will also discuss purchasing tables for the William N. Pennington Life Center and ideas to assist senior citizens such as raffle basket success.

• Transfer $25,000 from the CD to the checking account for Meals on Wheels truck payment
• Purchase of tables for the William N. Pennington Life Center
• Appointment of two new board members (one effective immediately, one effective Jan 1 2025)
• Payment of IRS invoice amounting to $10,081.16 for tax period June 30 2019
• Discussion and approval of ideas to assist senior citizens, including raffle basket success

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will approve the meeting agenda and minutes from recent meetings. It will set a November meeting date to avoid the Thanksgiving holiday. New business includes approving the September 2024 budget report, the Library Gift Fund report, and a proposal to raise library operating hours to 55 per week.

• Approval of the agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the September 9, September 26, and October 4 meetings
• Approval of the September 2024 budget report
• Approval of the Library Gift Fund report for September 2024
• Approval to increase library operating hours to up to 55 hours per week

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider and possibly act on a range of items, including appointments, a resolution to declare county property surplus, and the approval of a new Juvenile Outreach Specialist position. Several consent‑agenda financial reports and agency letters will also be reviewed. All agenda items are scheduled for action unless noted otherwise.

• Adoption of Resolution 18-2024 declaring county property surplus and authorizing its disposal
• Appointment of Jim Barbee to the Central Nevada Health District Board of Health
• Approval of job description and pay scale for a Juvenile Outreach Specialist and authorization to begin recruitment
• First Reading of Regulated Local Tariff #50 related to service charges for CC Communications
• Consent agenda: Building Department Revenue Report for September 2024 totaling $45,707.67

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will consider approving $300,000 in funding for the first and second quarters of FY 2025 road and bridge projects. The meeting will also include the approval of the October Treasurer's Report and the September 18, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approval of October Treasurer's Report
• Approval of September 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• Transfer of $300,000 to Road Department for Q1 projects
• Funding approval and encumbrance of $300,000 for Q2 projects
• Next meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. It will review monthly status reports and hold public comment. The committee will discuss the upcoming expiration of terms for members Julie Guerrero, Maria Gill, and Jill Manha, and will receive an update on adding DDS to the Cigna dental plan. Finally, it will schedule future meeting dates, tentatively for November 19, 2024.

• Approval of agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting
• Discussion on expiration of terms for members Julie Guerrero, Maria Gill, and Jill Manha
• Discussion with Tim Holland on adding DDS to the Cigna dental plan
• Scheduling of future meeting dates, tentatively November 19, 2024

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will consider approval of minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting. It will vote on two subawards: $66,179 for immunization case management and $333,333 to engage community members on health needs. The board will also review the performance evaluation and a one‑step salary increase for Administrator Daren Winkelman. Staff reports and public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting
• Approval of $66,179 subaward for immunization case management (Perinatal Hep B Prevention)
• Approval of $333,333 subaward to engage community members on health needs
• Approval of performance evaluation and step‑7 salary increase for Administrator Daren Winkelman
• Public comment period and staff health officer updates

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will meet on October 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Commission Chambers at 155 North Taylor Street, Fallon, Nevada. The commission will review old business items, including a special use permit for Sage Valley RV Park and a temporary use permit renewal for 17323 Lahontan Dam Road, and will consider a consent agenda item to terminate two special use permits previously granted to Richard Hutchings of Hutchings Cattle Company at l00l Sheckler Cut-Off. New business includes a special use permit application for on‑farm milk processing at 4624 Cox Road, several variance and temporary use permit requests, and other land‑use matters.

• Termination of two special use permits for Richard Hutchings, Hutchings Cattle Company at l00l Sheckler Cut-Off
• Special use permit application for milk/cheese processing by Ted Christoph, Monarq Milk at 4624 Cox Road (40 acres, A‑10 zoning)
• Variance request to reduce residential setback from 60' to 40' for Tschannen Family Trust at 4815 Schindler Road (5.3 acres, A‑5 zoning)
• Temporary use permit for caretaker quarters in three RVs by Kenneth Njirich and Jason Latham at 1790 Heidi Road (1.0 acre, E‑1 zoning)
• Variance request to split 10.28‑acre property of Mitzi Corkill at 400 E Corkill Lane into 1.7‑acre and 8.6‑acre parcels (A‑10 zoning)

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda included items such as the approval of minutes from August and September, and the consideration of grant applications and financing proposals.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of August 1, 2024 minutes
• Approval of September 12, 2024 minutes
• Consideration of grant applications
• Consideration of Letter of Credit and financing proposals

General

The Churchill County Local Emergency Planning Committee will take action on agenda items, including approving the agenda and the minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting. The committee will consider the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection permit for the Waste Tire Management Facility operated by GSD Metals, presented by Fire Marshal Mitch Young and Jessica Scheerschmidt. The meeting will also include updates on the Central Nevada Health System flu point‑of‑dispensing exercise, the Fallon Police Department P‑25 radio system, and the status of OPTE and UWS grants.

• Approval of the agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting
• Consideration of Nevada DEP permit for Waste Tire Management Facility GSD Metals (Fire Marshal Mitch Young, Jessica Scheerschmidt)
• Update on Central Nevada Health System Flu Point of Dispensing (POD) exercise
• Update on the P‑25 radio system (Fallon Police Department Chief Ron Wenger)

General

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet to address behavioral issues occurring at the library. The board will consider the approval and adoption of two new policies regarding conduct and the refusal of service.

• Discussion and action regarding library conduct and behavioral issues
• Possible adoption of the Churchill County Library Conduct Policy
• Possible adoption of the Churchill County Library Refusal of Service Policy

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commissioners will consider approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 5, 2024 meeting. They will receive a monthly departmental report and an update from the road department. The board will discuss future agenda items and set the next meeting date for November 7, 2024. Public comment will be accepted at two points during the session.

• Approve agenda as submitted or revised
• Approve minutes of the September 5, 2024 meeting
• Monthly departmental report and update
• Consider future agenda items
• Set next meeting date for November 7, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will act on a full agenda of items, including routine approvals, appointments, and contract authorizations. They will consider a $9,500 purchase of a K‑9 for the Sheriff’s Office as new business. Additional items include equipment awards, surplus property disposal, demolition work, and community event funding.

• Ratify award and purchase of equipment for ADSD‑funded Title III‑C Nutrition Programs ($8,053).
• Adopt Resolution 17‑2024 declaring certain Road Department equipment surplus for disposal.
• Approve demolition contract with A & K Earth Movers for the building at 60 West Richards Street ($49,500).
• Approve $3,000 community support funding for the Fallon Community Theatre’s Maine Street Spooktacular event.
• Consider purchase of a K‑9 for the Sheriff’s Office ($9,500).

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will consider several routine items, including approval of the August 2024 budget report and the Library Gift Fund Report. The board will also vote on closing the library on November 30 2024, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Additional business includes approving the agenda, approving the minutes from the August 22 2024 meeting, and setting dates for future meetings.

• Approve the monthly budget report for August 2024.
• Approve the Library Gift Fund Report.
• Approve the closure of the library on November 30 2024 (Saturday after Thanksgiving).
• Approve the agenda as submitted or revised.
• Approve the minutes from the August 22 2024 meeting.

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will approve the agenda and minutes from the August 14 meeting. It will consider several appointments, including a petition by Michael Scow to allow a deer tag for Nevada residents who have lived in the state at least 30 years and are 70 or older. The board will also review a software update for seasons and quotas, updates to eTag regulations and fishing season regulations, and items from the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners' agenda. Public comment will be heard before the meeting adjourns.

• Petition by Michael Scow to add a deer tag for long‑term Nevada residents (30+ years) aged 70 or older, in an area chosen by the Department of Wildlife
• Consideration of Seasons and Quotas Software Application Update
• Consideration of Commission General Regulation 522, eTag Regulations
• Amendment #1 to Commission Regulation 23-15, fishing seasons and regulations for Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2025
• Review of items on the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners' agenda for Sept. 27‑28, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will consider and act on a range of items, including approving the agenda and minutes, presenting employee service awards, and holding a public hearing on an ordinance to give the Planning Director authority over temporary use permits. They will also vote on a protest to the BLM’s final environmental impact statement for a utility‑scale solar program and ratify several service agreements and funding allocations. New business includes apportioning unexpected geothermal and CTX revenues to the county budget.

• Apportionment of $481,593.97 greater‑than‑anticipated geothermal revenue (New Business A)
• Apportionment of $168,988.94 greater‑than‑anticipated CTX revenue (New Business B)
• Ratification of $119,601.36 agreement for in‑home Homemaker Services (Item G)
• Ratification of $99,197.00 budget for FASTT programming in the adult detention center (Item I)
• Approval of $17,000 continued support funding for the Churchill Animal Protection Society (Item J)

The board unanimously adopted Ordinance 32, transferring authority to issue Temporary Use Permits from the Planning Commission to the Planning Director, updating requirements, and limiting construction renewals to 3 years. The board also approved a formal protest to the BLM's solar energy plan, allocated excess geothermal and CTX revenues, and approved several funding agreements and contracts.

• Adopted Bill 2024-D, Ordinance 32, transferring Temporary Use Permit authority to Planning Director (unanimous)
• Authorized formal protest to BLM's Utility-Scale Solar Energy Programmatic EIS (unanimous)
• Approved apportionment of $481,593.97 excess geothermal revenue (unanimous)
• Approved apportionment of $168,988.94 excess CTX revenue (unanimous)
• Approved $17,000 FY25 funding for Churchill Animal Protection Society (unanimous)
• Ratified $119,601.36 ADSD Homemaker Services agreement (unanimous)
• Ratified $99,197 COSSUP budget for adult detention center programming (unanimous)
• Approved advanced step placement for Daniel Keyes as Fleet Services Mechanic (unanimous)

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will consider approval of the meeting agenda as submitted, approval of the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting, and approval of the September Treasurer's Report. The commission will also hear public comment and note that there are no city or county requests for this session.

• Approve agenda as submitted or revised
• Approve minutes of the July 17, 2024 meeting
• Approve September Treasurer's Report
• Public comment period
• No city or county requests

The Regional Transportation Commission met and approved the posted agenda, the July 17, 2024 meeting minutes, and the September Treasurer's report, all by unanimous vote. No other substantive decisions were made; there were no public comments, city or county requests, or future agenda items. The meeting adjourned after about four minutes.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved September Treasurer's report (unanimous)

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee will meet to review monthly status reports and approve minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. The body will also discuss general items pertinent to the committee and schedule future meeting dates.

• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Monthly Status Reports

General

The Central Nevada Health District Board will meet on September 12, 2024 at 1:30 PM. The agenda includes approval of the August 8, 2024 meeting minutes and several appointments. A key item is the approval of an interlocal agreement with Churchill County Social Services to fund the County's Bed Bug Remediation Project for $7,000 through December 31, 2024. The board will also receive an informational health officer update and public comment.

• Approve minutes from the August 8, 2024 meeting
• Consider appointments, including performance evaluation of Administrator Daren Winkelman
• Approve $7,000 interlocal agreement for Bed Bug Remediation Project with Churchill County Social Services
• Health Officer update (informational)
• Public comment period

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board is meeting to discuss and possibly approve the engagement of a consultant. The consultant would draft a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Letter of Credit related to BEAD grant applications.

• Possible engagement of Marty Johnson with JNA Consulting Group to draft an RFP for Letter of Credit for BEAD grant applications

The CC Communications board unanimously approved engaging Marty Johnson of JNA Consulting Group to draft a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Letter of Credit required for BEAD grant applications. The engagement costs $5,000 initially, with additional fees if the grant is awarded. The RFP must be sent by September 13, 2024, to meet the October 10, 2024 application deadline.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved engagement of JNA Consulting Group to draft RFP for Letter of Credit for BEAD grant applications (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will consider a special use permit for a dog boarding kennel at 14066 Carson Highway. It will also hear a variance request to waive a landscaping requirement for a parking lot tree at 7162 California Street in Hazen. Additional items include several temporary use permit applications for construction housing and a special use permit for an equestrian boarding and training facility.

• Special use permit application for a dog boarding kennel – 14066 Carson Highway, 13.3 acres, A-10 zoning district
• Variance request to waive landscaping requirement in CCC 16.16.020(4)6 for a parking lot tree – 7162 California Street, Hazen, 100 acres, Industrial zoning district
• Temporary use permit application for temporary quarters during home construction – 15181 Hoover Drive, 20.7 acres, RR-20 zoning district
• Special use permit for an equestrian boarding and training facility – 3880 Edwards Lane, 18.17 acres, A-10 zoning district
• Review of previously granted special use permit for alcoholic beverage processing and eating/drinking establishment – 2030 Reno Highway, Assessor's Parcel No. 008-361-56

General

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will hold training on interview procedures, conduct interviews with three candidates for Library Director, and then deliberate to choose a hire. The meeting also includes standard agenda approval, public comment periods, and routine procedural items.

• Training on interview process for the Library Director position (Human Resources and District Attorney's Office)
• Interviews of candidates Cathy J. Thorsen, Vanna B. Bells, and Allison Peyton
• Deliberation and selection of the new Churchill County Library Director
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Public comment sessions

The board interviewed three candidates for Library Director and ranked them: Allison Peyton first, Cathy Thorsen second, Vanna Bells third. They authorized HR to negotiate a salary within steps 1-4 and a start date within 30 days, with the offer going to Peyton first. The motion passed with Trustee Segura opposed on the ranking.

• Ranked candidates: 1. Allison Peyton, 2. Cathy Thorsen, 3. Vanna Bells (majority vote, Segura opposed)
• Authorized HR to negotiate salary step 1-4 and start date within 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Recessed until 10:25 AM for interviews (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission will consider approving the agenda for the September 5, 2024 meeting and approving the minutes from the August 1, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will receive monthly departmental reports and an update from the road department. The board will also discuss possible future agenda items before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes from the August 1, 2024 meeting
• Monthly departmental report and update
• Consideration of future agenda items
• Public comment periods

The Churchill County Highway Commission met on September 5, 2024, and took only procedural actions. It unanimously approved the posted agenda and the minutes from the August 1, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after receiving a departmental report.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 1, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes from August 1, 2024, and consider several appointments, including two new members of the Planning Commission. It will review a reversion to an acreage map for two parcels on Reno Highway and a funding request of $8,500 for the Fallon Youth Club. The Commissioners will take the first reading of Bill 2024-D, Ordinance 32, which would grant the Planning Director authority to issue temporary use permits. Additional items include a treasury report showing a balance of $62,294,435.96 and a quarterly jail inspection.

• Appointment of Victor Ansotegui and Tami Edgmon to the Planning Commission for four‑year terms (Oct 1 2024 – Sept 30 2028)
• Reversion to acreage map application for parcels 4058 & 4082 Reno Highway (1.0 acre and 1.06 acres) in C‑1 zoning
• Funding request of $8,500 for the Fallon Youth Club
• First reading of Bill 2024‑D, Ordinance 32 to give the Planning Director authority over temporary use permits
• Treasurer's Report showing a bank balance of $62,294,435.96

The board unanimously approved $8,500 in FY25 funding for the Fallon Youth Club, appointed Victor Ansotegui and Tami Edgmon to the Planning Commission, and approved a lot merger for the Nevada Department of Wildlife. It also set a public hearing for an ordinance giving the Planning Director authority over temporary use permits and adopted a suicide prevention proclamation. The quarterly jail inspection was canceled due to lack of quorum.

• Approved $8,500 for Fallon Youth Club FY25 funding (unanimous)
• Appointed Victor Ansotegui and Tami Edgmon to Planning Commission for 4-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved Reversion to Acreage for NDOW parcel merger (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Bill 2024-D, Ordinance 32 on Sept 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fund balance and treasurer's reports (unanimous)

CC Communications

The regularly scheduled meeting of the CC Communications Management Board on September 5, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda posted for the meeting contains no business items to be decided.

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board will discuss the next steps for hiring a new Library Director and approve the fiscal year 2024 budget and a Library Gift Fund report. The board will also receive a report on library operations and attend training on open meeting laws.

• Discussion on hiring the next Library Director
• Approval of FY24 annual budget
• Approval of Library Gift Fund Report
• Library Director's report on staffing and Summer Reading Program
• Training on Open Meeting Law and Ethics

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will vote on several appointments and ratifications, including a $26,442 agreement for a Family Resource Center and a $244,742.66 assessment payment to the Central Nevada Health District for FY25 services. They will also consider terminating a deed restriction at 165 North Ada Street, adopting a resolution on road relocations for the FRTC Modernization Project, and amending the Planning Commission bylaws. Routine consent items such as treasury fund reports and revenue statements will be approved without extensive discussion.

• Ratify $26,442 agreement with Nevada Department of Health and Human Services for Family Resource Center services
• Ratify $244,742.66 assessment payment to Central Nevada Health District for FY25 services
• Terminate Home Means Nevada Initiative deed restriction for 165 North Ada Street, Fallon
• Adopt Resolution 16-2024 establishing county position on relocation of Sand Canyon Road and Pole Line Road
• Approve amendment to the bylaws of the Churchill County Planning Commission

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting and the August treasurer's report. The meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2024, at 9:30 AM at the Churchill County Administrative Complex.

• Approval of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of August treasurer's report
• Next meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024

Debt Management Commission

The Churchill County Debt Management Commission will review and consider submission of debt management plans and reports for Churchill County, the City of Fallon, the Churchill County School District, the Carson Water Subconservancy District, the Carson-Truckee Water Conservancy District, the Churchill County Mosquito, Vector, and Noxious Weed Abatement District, and the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District.

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

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider several regulatory updates and plans. The board is discussing game release schedules and specific commission regulations regarding heritage and eTags.

• Biennial Big Game Release Plan for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025, Amendment #2
• Commission General Regulation 523, Heritage Revisions
• Commission General Regulation 522, eTag Regulations
• Support for a salvage regulation for Churchill County, Nevada
• Items on the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners' Agenda for August 16 and 17, 2024

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will act on a range of agenda items, including renewals of temporary use permits, several special use and variance applications, and code changes. Items under new business involve a manufactured‑home variance, a fleet‑vehicle parking permit, and a parcel reversion for the State Wildlife Department. The commission will also consider Bill 2024‑D (Ordinance 32) to amend Title 16 of the county code. All items are scheduled for decision unless moved to the consent agenda.

• Renewal of temporary use permit for 2400 Lucas Road (A‑5 zoning) – Aaron & Katherine Murray
• Renewal of temporary use permit for 895 Howard Place (A‑5 zoning) – Keary Basford
• Variance request for a 2000 sq ft manufactured home at 1947 Potpourri Drive (E‑1 zoning) – Darren Lewis, Black Rhino Holdings
• Special use permit for fleet vehicle parking/maintenance at 2528 Resource Drive (Industrial zoning) – Ivan Rudkevich, Mountain Rock LLC
• Bill 2024‑D (Ordinance 32) amending Title 16 to give the planning director authority to issue temporary use permits

Social Services Advisory Committee

The Social Services Advisory Committee will meet to discuss compliance with Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) organizational standards. The body is considering the approval of the FY25 Community Action Plan and a required federal annual report.

• Approval of the FY25 Community Action Plan
• Review and approval of the annual report required for the federal CSBG Act
• Review of Board Bylaws for CSBG Organizational Standards
• Review and signing of Conflict of Interest Policy for CSBG compliance
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 7, 2023

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will consider approval of the July 11, 2024 meeting minutes. Board members will review a resignation letter submitted as new business. A fiscal report for FY24 will be presented, followed by staff presentations. The agenda also includes two public comment periods.

• Approval of July 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Consideration of a resignation letter (new business)
• FY24 fiscal report update
• CNHD staff presentations
• Public comment sessions

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 6 and June 20, 2024 meetings. It will also consider a $6,146.48 write‑off for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023/2024. Public comment will be accepted before and after the agenda items. A General Manager Report covering progress, regulatory and legislative updates, and HR matters will be presented.

• Approval of agenda as submitted or revised
• Approval of minutes for the June 6, 2024 meeting
• Approval of minutes for the June 20, 2024 meeting
• Consideration of $6,146.48 3rd‑quarter write‑offs for FY 2023/2024
• General Manager Report – progress, regulatory & legislative, HR

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission will convene to approve the minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting and set the date for the next session. The meeting is a regularly scheduled public session.

• Approval of July 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Department reports
• Future agenda items discussion
• Next meeting date set for September 5, 2024
• Public comment period

Liquor Board

The Churchill County Liquor Board will meet to review and potentially approve a special events liquor license. The board will also adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from July 2, 2024.

• Possible approval of Special Events Liquor License for Mary Beth Smith, MBP Enterprises (dba Roundabout Catering) for the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair at 325 Sheckler Road, Fallon, NV (August 23-25, 2024)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to decide on several funding requests and professional service contracts. The body will also review treasury reports and conservation easement records.

• Professional Services Agreement with Pro-West & Associates for GIS services: $277,343.75 over seven years
• Transfer of $250,000 to the Churchill County Road Department for FY 2024 road and bridge projects
• Funding request for the Fallon Junior Rodeo: $3,000.00
• Conservation Easement Deed for Dodge Bros, Inc. on Schurz Highway
• Conservation Easement Deed for Jeffery L. Goings and Karen K. Goings at 1255, 1257 & 1270 Dodgion Lane

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the process for selecting and hiring a Library Director. The board will also review the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and update library policies.

• Selection, interviewing, and hiring process for the Churchill County Library Director
• Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Approval of the amended Churchill County Library Computer Use Policy
• Approval of the amended Patron Registration Churchill County Library Application
• Election of officers for the Library Board of Trustees

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens board will meet to approve minutes, appoint two new members, and consider a $24,246.95 Churchill County request for Meals on Wheels truck upgrades. Financial reports for June 30, 2024, and silverware purchases for the William N. Pennington Life Center are also on the agenda.

• Approval of two new board members (one term effective immediately, one starting January 1, 2025)
• Consideration of $24,246.95 Churchill County request for Meals on Wheels truck upgrades
• Review of financial reports for the period ending June 30, 2024
• Purchase of silverware for the William N. Pennington Life Center
• Discussion of senior assistance initiatives, including raffle basket success

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the apportionment of $2,973,815 in federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes. The body is also considering several contracts for county buildings and services, as well as a property acquisition in Fallon.

• Purchase of property at 65 N. Carson Street, Fallon for $225,000.00
• Proposed scope of work and fees of $200,340.00 from Lombard Conrad Architects for 290 S. Maine St.
• Apportionment of Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) of $2,973,815
• Contract renewal with Resource Concepts, Inc. (RCI) not to exceed $85,000 annually through June 30, 2026
• Agreement with ADSD Office of Community Living for Bed Bug Remediation and Education Services for $54,273.80

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission will review funding requests for the Churchill County Road Department. The body is deciding on fund transfers for the end of the previous fiscal year and new encumbrances for the current fiscal year.

• Transfer of $250,000 to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2024 4th quarter road and bridge projects
• Funding approval and encumbrance of $300,000 for FY 2025 1st quarter road and bridge projects

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a major special use permit for the Sierra Solar renewable energy facility and communication towers. The agenda also includes variance requests for this project and an expansion of a battery testing facility at 7162 California Street. Additionally, the board will conduct annual compliance reviews for existing permits.

• Major special use permit for Phase I of Sierra Solar renewable energy facility and communication towers
• Variance applications to reduce setbacks and waive landscaping and stream protection requirements for Sierra Solar
• Special use permit application for an explosion combustion testing facility expansion at 7162 California Street
• Annual compliance review for Card Trucking's outdoor storage yard at 2555 Beasley Drive
• Termination of a special use permit for a closed mining facility near Fernley

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will consider a Residential Construction Tax Master plan for the 3C Event Complex in conjunction with Oser Regional Park. This item involves a $30,000 figure. The meeting also includes departmental reports and setting the next meeting date.

• Residential Construction Tax Master plan for 3C Event Complex and Oser Regional Park ($30K)
• 3C Event Complex Events report

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider resolutions regarding the county's tax rate and a change to the Cooperative Extension tax levy. Other items include a conservation easement application for property on Stillwater Road and funding for domestic violence intervention.

• Conservation easement application for 80 acres at 6725 Stillwater Road
• $4,000 funding request for Domestic Violence Intervention
• Increase of Cooperative Extension tax levy from 1 cent to 2 cents
• Certification of the Churchill County Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Liquor Board

The Churchill County Liquor Board will meet on July 2, 2024, to review meeting minutes and consider a liquor license application. The board will specifically address a special event license for the upcoming Cantaloupe Festival.

• Special Event Liquor License for Peachy Queens Traveling Tavern (Fisk Peak, LLC) for the August 23-25, 2024, Cantaloupe Festival
• Review and adoption of March 20, 2024, meeting minutes

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission meeting on July 2, 2024, consists of routine procedural items. The board is scheduled to approve the current agenda and the minutes from the June 6, 2024, meeting. The commission will also receive monthly departmental reports and updates.

• Approval of the July 2, 2024, agenda
• Approval of June 6, 2024, meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report
• Departmental update

CC Communications

The scheduled CC Communications Management meeting for July 2, 2024, was cancelled. No items were listed on the agenda for discussion or decision.

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will meet on June 27, 2024. The board is scheduled to consider the approval and adoption of an interfund loan agreement between the district and Churchill County.

• Approval and adoption of the Interfund Loan Agreement between the Central Nevada Health District and Churchill County

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve recent meeting minutes. The board will also consider approving monthly budget reports and the Library Gift Fund Report. Additionally, the Library Director will provide an update on staffing and operations.

• Approval of monthly budget reports
• Approval of Library Gift Fund Report
• Library Director's report on staffing and operations
• Approval of minutes from May 9, May 16, May 23, May 31, and June 13, 2024

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider various hunting and fishing regulations for 2024 and 2025. The board will also review small and big game release plans and heritage project funding. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on energy and solar projects.

• Approval of elk damage payment exceeding $10,000.00
• Amendments to biennial small and big game release plans for 2024 and 2025
• Fishing seasons and regulations through December 31, 2025
• Upland game and furbearer seasons and bag limits
• Energy and solar projects update

General

The Churchill County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to approve committee membership and bylaws for the 2024-25 term. The meeting also includes the election of a new Vice Chairman. An emergency response exercise regarding an ORMAT plant fire is scheduled to follow the meeting.

• Review and possible approval of 2024-25 LEPC membership
• Review and possible approval of 2024-25 LEPC Bylaws
• Election of a new Churchill County LEPC Vice Chairman
• Emergency Response Table Top Exercise regarding an ORMAT plant fire

Regional Transportation Commission

This meeting consists of routine procedural items, including the approval of the June Treasurer's Report and minutes from the May 15, 2024, meeting. No requests have been submitted by the City or County for this session.

• Approval of May 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of June Treasurer's Report

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will meet on June 20, 2024. The board is scheduled to consider a purchase of service request for employee Matt Hyde.

• employee purchase of service request for Matt Hyde

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider several financial items, including a large-scale remodel project for the Sheriff's storage and an interfund loan to the Central Nevada Health District. They will also review marijuana tax revenue and opioid settlement funding for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the board will address various personnel pay grade updates and budget adjustments.

• $951,200 contract award for Sheriff’s Storage Remodel Project to Simerson Construction, LLC
• Settlement agreement with Kroger regarding opioid-related claims
• $1,000,000 interfund loan from the General Fund to the Central Nevada Health District
• Review of Marijuana Tax Revenue and Opioid Settlement Funding for FY25
• Renewal of professional services contract with Sevon Consulting, LLC at $75 per hour

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will meet to consider several appointments and updates. This includes a potential $15,000 award from the SilverSummit Healthplan Rural Community Investment Program. The board will also discuss interlocal agreements and grants.

• $15,000 award from SilverSummit Healthplan Rural Community Investment Program
• Consideration of interlocal agreement
• Consideration of grant
• Health Officer update

E-911 Committee

The committee will review the status of funds for E-911 system upgrades, including projected revenues and current expenses. Members will also discuss potential upgrades and the possibility of requesting a third-party evaluation of the system.

• Report on funds available for E-911 system upgrades, projected revenues, and current expenses
• Discussion regarding E-911 system upgrades
• Potential request for a third-party evaluation of the E-911 system to provide recommendations
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 2017, May 2017, and March 2023

General

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on June 13, 2024. The board is considering a job offer for Carol Lloyd to serve as the new Library Director. If approved, the position would begin at step 13 placement on June 17, 2024.

• Job offer to Carol Lloyd for the position of Library Director
• Proposed start date of June 17, 2024, at an advanced step 13 placement
• Approval of the meeting agenda

Planning Commission

The commission will review several applications, including a major special use permit for the Sierra Solar renewable energy facility on Sagehen Creek Road. Other items include requests for temporary use permits, business expansions, and various land-use variances.

• Major special use permit and variances for Sierra Solar renewable energy facility
• Special use permit for an ambulance garage at 4490 Reno Highway
• Special use permit for a kennel and dog training facility on Stuart Road
• Application for a conservation easement on Stillwater Road
• Variance for a 144 square foot advertising sign on Reno Highway

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review a proposal to divide 142.04 acres at 8705 Schurz Highway into two farming parcels. They will also consider ratifying an agreement for public health software and discussing the BLM's Greater Sage-Grouse plan. Additionally, the board will address a memorandum of understanding for the Sierra Solar Utilities project.

• Land division application for 142.04 acres at 8705 Schurz Highway
• $4,246 agreement with Clinisys, Inc. for EpiTrax software
• Comment letter regarding BLM’s Greater Sage-Grouse management plan
• Purchase of a 328.90-acre conservation easement with Dodge Bros, Inc.
• MOU ratification for the Sierra Solar Utilities and Access Roads Project

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission will conduct a regularly scheduled meeting consisting of procedural items. The agenda includes reviewing departmental reports and approving minutes from the May 15, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of May 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental reports and updates

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will meet to discuss several personnel and policy matters. This includes the ratification of a Collective Bargaining Agreement and aligning non-covered employees with new contract terms. The board will also review updates to the scholarship policy.

• Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Update to CC Communications Scholarship Policy
• Alignment of employees not covered by the CBA with new agreement terms
• Approval of minutes from April 4, April 29, and May 2, 2024

Library Board of Trustees

The Board will consider the job performance of Library Director C.L. Quillen, including potential administrative action. Members will also discuss library operating hours and whether to end the current temporary closure. Additionally, the board will review unfilled employee positions and recruitment steps.

• Evaluation of Library Director C.L. Quillen's performance and possible termination
• Decision on library operating hours and potential end to temporary closure
• Review of filled and unfilled library employee positions
• Kelli Kelly's resignation as Board member and Chair

General

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees will meet on May 23, 2024, to review updates to the library’s operating schedule. Members will discuss whether to maintain current hours or reduce them, which could include a temporary closure. These decisions directly affect when residents can access library services in Fallon.

• Update on Churchill County Library schedule and operating hours
• Potential action to maintain current hours or reduce/modify them up to temporary closure
• Setting dates for future regular or special library board meetings
• Standard procedural items including public comment and agenda approval

General

The Churchill County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on May 22, 2024. The board will consider the approval of the county's final budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

• Approval of Churchill County's Final Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee will review monthly status reports and approve minutes from the April 16, 2024, meeting. The committee is also scheduled to discuss 2024-2025 HSA contributions and receive an update on open enrollment.

• Discussion regarding 2024-2025 HSA Contributions
• Open Enrollment Update
• Review of Monthly Status Reports
• Approval of April 16, 2024, meeting minutes

General

The committee will consider an application to place a conservation easement on approximately 80 acres of property at 6725 Sillwater Road. The meeting also includes the approval of the agenda and minutes from the October 10, 2023, meeting.

• Public hearing for a conservation easement application by Denver Nygren
• Approval of October 10, 2023, meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a performance evaluation for Library Director C.L. Quillen, which may include decisions regarding a merit increase or termination. The meeting also includes discussions on library staffing, operating hours, and budget approvals.

• Performance evaluation of Library Director C.L. Quillen
• Update on library employee positions and recruitment
• Review of library schedule and hours
• Approval of $5,000 from the Morgan Trust-Gift Fund for books, DVDs, and digital items
• Approval of monthly budget reports and the Library Gift Fund

Regional Transportation Commission

This meeting consists of procedural and administrative items for the commission. The agenda includes approving previous minutes and the May Treasurer's Report, with no requests submitted by the City or County.

• Approval of April 17, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of May Treasurer's Report

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission will conduct routine business at its May 15, 2024 meeting in Fallon. The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate, focusing on approving April minutes and reviewing monthly department reports. Commissioners will also vote to move the July meeting to July 2, 2024, due to the Independence Day holiday, and set the next regular session for June 6.

• Approve minutes from the April 4, 2024 meeting
• Review monthly highway department report and update
• Reschedule July Highway Commission meeting to July 2, 2024
• Set next regular meeting for June 6, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several items, including the sale of property at 405 S. Harmon Road and an agreement with the Central Nevada Health District. The agenda also includes updates to county hiring policies and a new ordinance regarding dogs at large. Additionally, the board will present the 2024 Jim Regan Memorial Scholarships.

• Proposed sale of 405 S. Harmon Road for $60,000
• Interlocal Agreement with Central Nevada Health District ($81,698 to $103,838)
• Ordinance 114 regarding Sheriff's authority to release dogs at large
• Child Support Hearing Master Budget for FY 2025 and 2026
• Presentation of the 2024 Jim Regan Memorial Scholarships

General

The Library Board of Trustees will conduct a performance evaluation of Library Director C.L. Quillen. The meeting also includes discussions regarding library staffing levels and potential changes to operating hours.

• Performance evaluation of Library Director C.L. Quillen, including possible merit increase from Grade 72 Step 1 to Step 2 or termination
• Update on filled and unfilled library employee positions and recruitment approval
• Review of library schedule and hours with possible modifications

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will consider a $1,351,059.00 subaward to improve data collection and reporting of test results. The board will also review an interlocal agreement with Churchill County for health and administrative services.

• $1,351,059.00 subaward for data collection and test result reporting
• Interlocal Agreement with Churchill County for health and administrative services
• Approval of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Health Officer Report

Planning Commission

The Churchill County Planning Commission will consider several new use permits, including an expansion to a battery testing facility and a multi-tenant business complex. The meeting also includes reviews for land division into farming parcels and residential temporary use permits.

• Expansion of explosion combustion testing facility at 7162 California Street
• Division of 142.04 acres into two farming parcels at 8705 Schurz Highway
• Special use permit for a multi-tenant business complex at 5070 Reno Highway
• Martial arts training facility application at 5070 Reno Highway
• Temporary use permit for home renovation at 7730 Curry Road

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Churchill County Park and Recreation Commission will meet to approve the current agenda and minutes from February 6, 2024. The commission will also consider technology upgrades for the Rafter 3C Arena under the Residential Construction Tax item.

• Technology upgrades to the Rafter 3C Arena via Residential Construction Tax
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 6, 2024
• Director's report on departmental and event updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a zone change for property on Reno Highway and an ordinance regarding the Sheriff releasing dogs at large. The agenda also includes reviewing grant amendments and a $250,000 transfer to the Road Department.

• Zone change from C-1 to C-2 for 4250 Reno Highway
• $80,579.98 furniture purchase for the Public Defender's Office
• Ordinance 114 regarding the Sheriff releasing dogs at large
• $250,000 fund transfer to the County Road Department
• Abandonment of road easements by NV Energy north of I-80

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will meet to consider approval of the 2024–2025 operating budget for telephone, long-distance, broadband, and outside-county service funds. The board will also vote on quarterly account write-offs totaling $14,485.62 for fiscal year 2023/2024. These items determine how the county utility allocates revenue for local communications services and manages unpaid customer balances.

• Consideration of FY 2023/2024 1st Quarter write-offs ($5,366.24)
• Consideration of FY 2023/2024 2nd Quarter write-offs ($9,119.38)
• Approval of the 2024–2025 budget for Telephone, Long-Distance, Broadband, and CAP funds

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider several regulatory updates and appointments. Discussion items include black bear and big game quotas for the 2024-2025 seasons and a proposed fishing closure at Smith Creek Reservoir.

• Black Bear Quotas and Harvest Limits for 2024
• Big Game Quotas for the 2024-2025 Season
• Predation Management Plan for Fiscal Year 2025
• Proposed fishing closure of Smith Creek Reservoir
• Desert Bighorn Sheep Translocation request from Utah

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review potential amendments to the Churchill County Code. Discussions include updates to rules for temporary use permits, storage container limits, landscaping, and outside storage. The commission will also discuss strategies regarding Reno Highway zoning changes.

• Review of potential amendments to Temporary Use Permits
• Review of potential amendments to Storage Container Limits
• Review of potential amendments to Landscaping Requirements
• Review of potential amendments to Outside Storage Requirements
• Prioritization of Reno Highway zoning changes

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will conduct a budget workshop for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The meeting includes a presentation regarding the upcoming budget.

• Presentation of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop
• Approval of the agenda

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the monthly budget report and the Library Gift Fund. Members discussed potential costs for replacing the library gate counter and updates on hiring for several staff positions.

• Approval of monthly budget report
• Approval of Library Gift Fund
• Potential $7,000 to $8,000 cost for gate counter replacement
• FY25 budget includes a $2,000 cut for marketing
• $50 tickets for the April 6 Roaring Twenties event

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will consider several items regarding the William N. Pennington Life Center. The meeting includes discussions on a $160,000 investment maturing in July 2024 and the purchase of silverware.

• Decision on $160,000 CD investment maturing in July 2024
• Purchase of silverware for the William N. Pennington Life Center
• Authorization of Corine Barrenchea as a third signer for checking and savings accounts
• Presentation of financial reports for the period ending February 2024
• Discussion of ideas to assist senior citizens

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 8, which would prohibit the transmission of false fire alarms and set a related fee via Resolution 8-2024. The meeting also includes several committee reappointments and reviews of departmental revenue reports.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 8 to prohibit false fire alarm transmissions
• Adoption of Resolution 8-2024 setting a fee for false fire alarms
• Reappointments to the Library Board of Trustees and Wildlife Advisory Board
• Building Department March 2024 revenue report totaling $46,209.91
• Public Works, Planning & Zoning February 2024 revenue of $21,747.78

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will consider funding for local infrastructure. The agenda includes a $250,000 fund transfer to the Road Department and an additional $250,000 in project funding approval.

• Transfer of $250,000 to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2024 projects
• Approval of $250,000 for FY 2024 road and bridge projects
• Approval of April Treasurer's Report

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee will discuss upcoming insurance open enrollment dates and review monthly status reports. The committee also plans to approve the agenda and minutes from the March 12, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion regarding insurance open enrollment dates
• Review of monthly status reports
• Approval of March 12, 2024, meeting minutes

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will review and potentially approve two subawards totaling $24,591 to fund local tuberculosis control and vaccine outreach programs. The board will also hear informational presentations on upcoming public health infrastructure and community needs assessments. These items address disease prevention and healthcare access for residents within the district.

• Approval of a $5,000 subaward for M. tuberculosis prevention and control activities through Dec. 31, 2024
• Approval of a $19,591 subaward for vaccine storage site visits and outreach to under- and uninsured residents through Dec. 31, 2024
• Review of March 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on the Foundational Public Health Services infrastructure assessment by NACO
• Presentation on a community health needs assessment by UNR School of Medicine

Cemetery Board

The Churchill County Cemetery Board will meet to conduct the election of board officers. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from September 2022 and March 2023.

• Election of Cemetery Board officers
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 29, 2022
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 30, 2023

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several new business applications, including a rail-based service expansion at Inland Port Drive. Other items include requests for zone changes, variances, and the termination of temporary use permits.

• Expansion of Western Nevada Transload site to include large buildings and storage (17127 Inland Port Drive)
• Variance request to stack shipping containers three units high at 17127 Inland Port Drive
• Zone change from C-1 to C-2 for 4250 Reno Highway
• Special use permit for a multi-tenant facility at 5070 Reno Highway
• Variance request to allow a used trailer as an accessory dwelling unit at 3300 Sheckler Road

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will consider possible action regarding technology upgrades to the Rafter 3C Arena via the Residential Construction Tax. The agenda also includes approval of February 6, 2024 meeting minutes and departmental reports.

• Technology upgrades to the Rafter 3C Arena via Residential Construction Tax
• Approval of February 6, 2024, meeting minutes
• Director's report on events and department updates

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will review its March minutes and approve the agenda. Members will consider a $5,866.80 fourth-quarter debt write-off for fiscal year 2022/2023. The board will also discuss new procedures for notifying residents about internet or phone outages to improve service transparency, and review a collective bargaining agreement with the Communications Workers of America that affects staff management. A closed session is scheduled to discuss labor negotiations.

• $5,866.80 fourth-quarter write-off for FY 2022/2023
• New notification procedures for internet and phone outages
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Communications Workers of America (CWA)
• Closed session on labor negotiations under N.R.S. 288.220

Highway Commission

The meeting agenda for the Churchill County Highway Commissioners contains primarily procedural items. The board will consider approving minutes from March 7, 2024, and may change the date of the May 2, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of March 7, 2024, meeting minutes
• Potential change to the May 2, 2024, meeting date and time
• Monthly departmental report

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a $1,743,500 agreement to support property rehabilitation through the Home Means Nevada Initiative. They will also review comments regarding federal environmental impact statements for power lines and solar energy development. Additionally, the board may act on an $889,000 contract for water treatment plant engineering.

• $1,743,500 agreement for Home Means Nevada Initiative property rehabilitation
• $889,000 contract with Shaw Engineering for Central Zone Water Treatment Plant design
• Ordinance 8 to prohibit the transmission of false fire alarms
• Increase in Division of Public and Behavioral Health funding to $715,634
• $18,000 special assessment for the Carson Desert Groundwater Basin

General

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a presentation and discussion regarding the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The session includes reviewing changes to departmental budget requests made since February 22, 2024. The Board may provide direction to the Comptroller during this meeting.

• Presentation and discussion on the FY 2024-2025 tentative budget
• Review of changes to departmental budget requests since February 22, 2024

Library Board of Trustees

The Churchill County Library Board of Trustees met to approve the monthly budget report and the Library Gift Fund. Director Quillen reported on increasing physical circulation and the transition to Google email services. The board also noted ongoing searches for a Library Trustee and an Adult Service Librarian.

• Approval of monthly budget report
• Approval of Library Gift Fund
• Reopening of Library Trustee position search until March 11
• Reopening of Adult Service Librarian position search
• $10,000 deposit for Overdrive content purchases

Liquor Board

The Churchill County Liquor Board will meet on March 20, 2024, to review several administrative items. The board will consider approving an annual liquor license for Cori Nowalk Egger of Fallon Catering, LLC. The meeting also includes the adoption of the current agenda and minutes from the December 7, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of a regular Annual Liquor License for Cori Nowalk Egger, Fallon Catering, LLC
• Review and adoption of the March 20, 2024, agenda
• Review and adoption of minutes from the December 7, 2023, meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will review several financial approvals and policy updates at its March 20 meeting. Key discussions include a $3.46 million report on American Rescue Plan Act funds, health insurance renewal costs for county staff, and a public hearing on changes to employee annual leave accrual rules. The board will also consider rezoning requests, multiple security and technology contracts, and the purchase of property in Fallon for a new housing and day center. These decisions affect local service funding, employee benefits, land use regulations, and community facility expansion.

• Zone Change application for ~34 acres off Gummow Drive from E-1 to R-2 zoning
• Real Estate Purchase Agreement for $775,000 at 280–292 Quail Way for the New Pass House and Day Center
• Public Hearing on Bill 2024-B/Ordinance 7 amending county code rules for employee annual leave accrual
• Contracts with PacStates ($48,583.93 and $37,870.01) and TID Systems ($25,280) for security and cabling at Fallon facilities
• Reporting and use of Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency Funds (ARPA) valued at $3,464,223.86

Regional Transportation Commission

This meeting consists of routine procedural matters for the Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission. The agenda includes approving previous meeting minutes and the March Treasurer's report. No specific city or county requests were submitted for this session.

• Approval of February 21, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of March Treasurer's Report

General

The committee will consider approval for the FY25 United We Stand and SERC OPTE grant applications. Members will also receive updates on the county hazard mitigation plan and US Navy exercise participation.

• Review of FY25 United We Stand (UWS) Grant Application
• Review of FY25 SERC OPTE application
• Update on Churchill County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Update on US Navy Exercise Citadel Shield
• Update on Central Nevada Health District

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will consider a $333,333 subaward to identify public health service gaps and increase partnerships. The meeting also includes reviews of professional contracts for phlebotomy and vaccine-related services. Additionally, the Board will consider annual base rate, per person capita, and contingency fees for fiscal year 2025.

• $333,333 subaward from Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
• Professional health services contract with David Evans at $200 per day
• Phlebotomy services contract with Janelle Wood at $175 per day
• FY2025 annual base rate fee of $100,000 for each member
• New annual per person capita and contingency fees for district members

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several existing permits and consider new land use applications. Key items include a variance for shipping container storage and potential rezoning of lands along the Reno Highway. The commission will also act to terminate several no longer needed permits.

• Variance application for up to 100 stacked shipping containers on Reno Highway
• Special use permit for a waste collection business at 4250 Reno Highway
• Discussion regarding rezoning lands along the Reno Highway
• Temporary use permit for caretaker quarters at 5200 Hettinger Place
• Review of special use permit for alcohol processing at 2030 Reno Highway

Insurance Advisory Committee

The committee will consider action regarding the 2024-2025 insurance renewals and review monthly status reports. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the February 20, 2024, meeting.

• Consideration of 2024-2025 insurance renewals
• Approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of monthly status reports

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will consider a service provider agreement and MOU between CC Communications and Storey County. The board will also discuss participation in a USDA-funded broadband feasibility study for Lyon, Mineral, and Nye Counties. Additionally, the meeting includes an overview of network upgrades and updates on NTIA grants.

• Service provider agreement and MOU between CC Communications and Storey County
• Pole Right Transfer Agreement with Comstock Community Television
• Participation in USDA-funded broadband feasibility study for Lyon, Mineral, and Nye Counties
• Overview of network upgrades regarding switch and transport gear
• Update to NTIA grants

Highway Commission

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of the agenda and February 21, 2024, meeting minutes. The commission will also receive departmental reports and updates.

• Approval of February 21, 2024, meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report
• Departmental update

Board of County Commissioners

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will consider several zoning changes, including a request to rezone properties at Carson Highway and Beasley Drive to Industrial. The agenda also includes the transition of the local public health lab to a county-run facility and various groundwater basin assessments.

• Rezoning properties at Carson Highway and Beasley Drive from C-1 to Industrial
• Transitioning the State Public Health Lab to a County Public Health Lab
• Special assessments for Lovelock Valley, Dixie Valley, and Brady's Hot Springs groundwater basins
• Purchase agreement for property at 245 Miners Road for $265,000
• Contract with Turning Point Incorporated for $27,640 for a behavioral health plan

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider several regulatory updates for the 2024-2025 season. This includes reviewing big game seasons, migratory bird bag limits, and tag transfer regulations. The board will also review a petition concerning wildlife killing contests.

• Petition by Rebecca Goff regarding wildlife killing contests in NAC Chapter 503
• Updates to migratory game bird seasons and bag limits
• Amendments to big game seasons for 2024-2025
• Revisions to tag deferral and junior tag transfer regulations

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet to approve meeting minutes and the current agenda. The board will also consider a case involving an appeal of the FY232-24 unsecured roll by Amentum, formerly known as DynCorp International, LLC. This matter has reached a stipulated resolution between the parties.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February 22, 2023, and January 26, 2024
• Appeal of FY232-24 unsecured roll by Amentum (formerly DynCorp International, LLC)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will host several departmental budget hearings for informational purposes. No official action will be taken during these presentations. The sessions include reviews for various departments, such as the Sheriff's Office and Fire Department.

• Departmental budget hearings (informational only)
• Sheriff's Office budget presentation
• Fire Department budget presentation
• Public Works, Planning & Zoning budget presentation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a major contract for the Public Defender's Office Tenant Improvement Project. The meeting also includes reviews of community funding requests and service agreements for county equipment maintenance. Additionally, the board will receive various departmental revenue reports.

• $595,260.00 award to Miles Construction for Public Defender's Office improvements
• $16,125.00 service agreement with Cashman Equipment for generator maintenance
• $3,000 community support funding for the Lahontan Valley Claybreakers
• $5,000 donation from Rotary Club of Fallon for Cottage Schools shade structure
• Notice to locate secondary water treatment plant in a 100-year floodplain

Highway Commission

The meeting consists of routine procedural items for the Highway Commission. The agenda includes approving minutes from the January 4, 2024, meeting and reviewing monthly department reports.

• Approval of January 4, 2024, meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report and update

Regional Transportation Commission

The Regional Transportation Commission will consider approving road mileage totals for the City of Fallon and Churchill County for submittal to the Nevada Department of Transportation. The meeting also includes approval of the February Treasurer's Report and minutes from the January 17, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of 57.139 centerline miles of public road and motor fuel tax mileage for the City of Fallon
• Approval of 557.12 centerline miles of public road mileage for Churchill County
• Approval of 446.10 centerline miles of motor fuel tax mileage for Churchill County
• Approval of February Treasurer's Report

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Churchill County Insurance Advisory Committee will review monthly status reports and consider possible action regarding insurance renewals for the 2024-2025 period. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the January 16, 2024, meeting.

• Consideration and possible action regarding 2024-2025 insurance renewals to LP Insurance
• Approval of January 16, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of monthly status reports

General

This special meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on the official canvass of the 2024 Churchill County Official Presidential Preference Primary held on February 6, 2024. The Board will consider and possibly take action to approve the results of this election. No other substantive business items, such as contracts or ordinances, are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the canvass for the 2024 Churchill County Official Presidential Preference Primary held on February 6, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use applications, including zone changes, variances, and easement abandonments. The meeting also includes the election of new officers and a review of the current Master Plan.

• Six-month extension request for special use permit at 620 S Crook Road
• Review of temporary use permit for property at 2400 Lucas Road
• Road easement abandonment application for 4572 Bebe Ann Way
• Zone change from E-1 to R-2 for property off Gummow Drive
• Side setback variance for 1405 Soda Lake Road

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will consider several personnel actions and a budget update. The board is scheduled to review the tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024.

• Ratification of Kathleen Patterson as Deputy Health Officer from December 17 to December 27
• Adoption of Resolution CNHD-01-2024 regarding the appointment of a Family Nurse Practitioner as Deputy Health Officer
• Appointment of seven individuals to the Food Protection Hearing and Advisory Board
• Approval of the tentative budget for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to elect new officers and discuss proposed capital projects for the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and departmental reports.

• Election of Officers for the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Discussion of proposed capital projects for the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget
• Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several service agreements and personnel changes. The agenda includes a proposal for a housing needs study and the establishment of an opioid litigation fund.

• $16,788.80 HUD Emergency Solutions Grant for homeless assistance
• $72,890 agreement for the Rural Nevada Continuum of Care Program
• $18,549 award for the Nutrition Services Incentive Program
• Selection of Best Development Group for 2255 Casey Road, Fallon, Nevada
• $14,700 proposal for a Housing Needs Assessment and Labor Market Study

CC Communications

The CC Communications Management Board will consider a resolution to transfer funds from several enterprise funds into the CAP Enterprise Fund. The board will also discuss a notice of intent to file for a rate adjustment and a construction bid for Spring Creek.

• Adoption of Resolution 4-2024 to transfer $500,000 from Long Distance, $3,000,000 from Broadband, and $5,600,000 from Telephone Enterprise Funds to the CAP Enterprise Fund
• Authorization to file a Notice of Intent to File Application for Adjustment in Rates
• Acceptance of NNE Construction, Inc. bid for telecommunication facilities construction in Spring Creek, Nevada
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 2, 2023, and December 7, 2023

General

The Churchill County Board of Equalization is conducting a special training workshop. The session includes presentations on Nevada's property tax system, open meeting laws, and ethics.

• Nevada Department of Taxation property tax system overview
• District Attorney's Office training on Open Meeting Law and Ethics
• Churchill County Assessor presentation on market update and personal property valuation

Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife

The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will consider numerous appointments regarding hunting seasons, tag limits, and species regulations. The board will also review the Fiscal Year 2025 Predation Management Plan and the Biennial Big Game Release Plan.

• Review of Draft Fiscal Year 2025 Predation Management Plan
• Biennial Big Game Release Plan for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025
• Commission Regulation 24-07 regarding Black Bear Seasons
• Commission Regulation 24-08 regarding Mountain Lion Season and Harvest Limits
• Commission Regulation 24-09 regarding Restricted Non-resident Guided Mule Deer Seasons

General

The Coalition for Senior Citizens Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and approve various administrative actions. The agenda includes ratifying a large certificate of deposit move and approving a document filing reimbursement.

• Ratification of moving $160,000 to a 6-month CD
• Approval of a $400.00 reimbursement for Karla Kent for Secretary of State filing fees
• Presentation of financial reports for the period ending December 31, 2023
• Discussion regarding ideas to assist senior citizens and raffle basket success
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 23, 2023

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees met to review library statistics, approve the monthly budget report, and finalize administrative updates. Key decisions included adopting a new library logo and approving an updated Library Meeting Room Policy.

• Approved new library logo option H1-R4-B
• Approved updated Library Meeting Room Policy
• Approved monthly budget report, including a $495 marketing fee for the Fallon Chamber map
• Approved the Library Gift Fund
• Approved November 16, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several appointments, including a contract for entryway modifications at 270 South Maine Street and funding for the Fallon Community Theatre. The Board will also consider creating two new positions for the Public Defender's and Sheriff's offices.

• Construction contract with Hammon Construction for $66,829 to modify entryway at 270 South Maine Street
• $5,000 community support funding application from Fallon Community Theatre, Inc.
• Ratification of $106,780 agreement between Social Services and Nevada DHHS
• New Legal Secretary and Evidence/Civil Specialist positions at approximately $65,000 combined cost
• New Courier position for Churchill County Social Services at an estimated $23,000

General

This special meeting consists of scheduled departmental tours for information-gathering purposes. No official actions or decisions are scheduled during these tours.

• Tour of Emergency Management at 507 S. Maine St.
• Tour of Cooperative Extension at 111 Sheckler Rd.
• Tour of Facilities, Parks & Recreation & Cemetery at 227 Sheckler Rd.

Regional Transportation Commission

The Churchill County Regional Transportation Commission will meet to discuss funding for county road and bridge work. The agenda includes two separate actions regarding $250,000 allocations for the second and third quarters of FY 2024.

• Transfer of $250,000 to Churchill County Road Department for FY 2024 road and bridge projects (2nd quarter)
• Approval of $250,000 in funding and encumbrance for FY 2024 road and bridge projects (3rd quarter)
• Approval of January Treasurer's Report
• Approval of December 20, 2023, meeting minutes

Central Nevada Health District

The Central Nevada Health District Board will review a grant funding contract between Churchill County and the District for telemedicine services. The meeting also includes appointments to the Food Protection Hearing and Advisory Board and an update on the FY24 budget.

• Approval of $82,635 grant funding contract for Distance Learning and Telemedicine (Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025)
• Ratification of Kathleen Patterson's appointment as Deputy Health Officer
• Appointment of seven individuals to the Food Protection Hearing and Advisory Board
• FY24 budget presentation and update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several public hearing items including zone changes, easement abandonments, and variance requests. The meeting also includes the election of officers and a discussion regarding the 2025 Master Plan Update.

• Zone change request for 13 acres off Gummow Drive from E-1 to R-2
• Abandonment of a 60-foot road easement at 4572 Bebe Ann Way
• Variance request for side setbacks at 1405 Soda Lake Road
• Temporary use permit for an RV watchman at 6505 Reno Highway
• Parcel map application to create 7 lots on Desert Hills Loop

CC Communications

The regularly scheduled CC Communications Management meeting for January 4, 2024, was cancelled.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding employee medical conditions and business licensing updates. The meeting also includes discussions on a new services agreement with Placer.ai and a subrecipient agreement for health district lab services.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 7 regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and domestic violence protections for county employees
• Public hearing on Ordinances 12 and 13 to amend business license and employment certificate requirements
• Approval of a $24,000 services agreement with Placer.ai
• Approval of a $281,080 subrecipient agreement with Central Nevada Health District for lab courier services
• Transfer of $250,000 from the Regional Transportation Fund to the City of Fallon for road improvements

Highway Commission

The Churchill County Highway Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a potential schedule change for their February 1, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes departmental reports and routine administrative items.

• Possible action to change the date and time of the February 1, 2024, meeting
• Approval of December 7, 2023, meeting minutes
• Monthly departmental report