Storey County, NV

Debt Management Commission

The Storey County Debt Management Commission will meet to select officers, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and consider adopting debt management policies, indebtedness reports, and capital improvement plans for the county and several districts. The agenda includes reports for Storey County, the Storey County School District, Canyon General Improvement District, Tahoe Reno Industrial General Improvement District, and Carson Water Subconservancy District. The county's debt report shows no general obligation bonds outstanding and about $8.76 million in revenue bonds.

• Consider approval of Debt Management Policy and Indebtedness Report for Storey County, including Capital Improvement Plans for the county, Fire Protection District, and Virginia Divide Sewer District
• Consider approval of Debt Management Policy, Indebtedness Report, and Capital Improvement Plan for Storey County School District
• Consider approval of Debt Management Policy and Indebtedness Report for Canyon General Improvement District
• Consider approval of Debt Management Policy and Indebtedness Report for Tahoe Reno Industrial General Improvement District
• Consider approval of Debt Management Policy and Indebtedness for Carson Water Subconservancy District

Board of Commissioners

Notices of Possible Quorum

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The meeting is called by the Northern Nevada Development Authority to discuss the Business Edge program focused on data centers, energy, water, communities, and growth. The session will be held at the Carson Valley Inn, 1627 HWY 395 N, Minden, NV. The notice was certified by Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Moorehead and posted at the county courthouse and three fire departments by July 16, 2026.

• Meeting of Storey County Board of Commissioners on Business Edge: Data Centers & Nevada’s Future
• Hosted by Northern Nevada Development Authority at Carson Valley Inn, 1627 HWY 395 N, Minden
• Certified by Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Moorehead; posted at Storey County Courthouse and three fire departments

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will consider several significant actions, including a $1.6 million radio system upgrade, a $150,000 land purchase, and a major overhaul of business and liquor licensing codes. The board will also review the Fire District's finances and the Fire Chief's performance, and discuss a below-market lease for a local fitness center.

• Possible $1.6M transition to statewide P25 radio system with L3 Harris and Washoe County
• Conditional offer to buy 40.15 acres at 954 Sutro Springs Road for $150,000
• First reading of Bill No. 152 to modernize business and liquor licensing codes, including age restrictions for short-term rentals
• Public hearing on below-market lease for Divide Fitness at 800 South C Street
• Approval of $12,500 annual membership to EDAWN (Northern NV Now)

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and possibly approve several key items, including a special use permit for high-voltage transmission corridors, a $10.94 million fire station construction bid, and updated county policies on language access and drug testing. The board will also review business license applications, claim approvals, and salary resolutions for appointed and elected officials.

• Special Use Permit 2026-029 for three 345 kV transmission corridors in Industrial and Forestry zones
• Approval of low bid for Station 75 – Italy project not to exceed $10,943,588
• Approval of claims totaling $10,297,175.09
• Consideration of updated Storey County Language Access Plan (2026–2028)
• Modification to Policy 206B regarding drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive positions

Notices of Possible Quorum

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

• Edawn’s Exclusive Summer Social on July 23, 2026, at Rum Bullion’s

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will consider routine agenda items such as business license readings and minutes approval. Key actions include approving a contract not to exceed $10,943,588 for the Station 75‑Italy construction project, reviewing a resolution to transfer the county’s 2026 private‑activity bond cap to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority for affordable housing, and evaluating several special‑use permit requests for tower height increases and transmission corridors.

• Approve construction contract for Station 75 – Italy project, not to exceed $10,943,588 (Item 20)
• Consider Resolution No.2026-825 to transfer the 2026 Private Activity Bond Volume Cap to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (Item 12)
• Review Special Use Permit 2026-033 to add 12 feet of height to a communication tower at 662 Italy Drive, McCarran (Item 13)
• Approve over‑hire of one Firefighter/AEMT or Firefighter/Paramedic for fall 2026 fire academy enrollment (Item 19)
• Approve business license first readings for multiple out‑of‑county contractors and food trucks (Item 8)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several Special Use Permits for infrastructure projects in McCarran. These include requests for increased height for communication and transmission towers and the construction of natural gas-fueled electrical generating facilities.

• SUP 2026-033: Request to increase communication tower height by 12 feet at 662 Italy Drive
• SUP 2026-029: Request to construct three 345 kV transmission corridors (Mira Loma, Comstock Meadows #1 and #2)
• SUP 2026-032: Request for transmission tower height up to 180 feet (exceeding 75-foot limit) across multiple APNs in McCarran
• SUP 2026-017: Request to construct a natural gas fueled electrical generating facility at 8990 USA Parkway
• SUP 2026-018: Request to construct a natural gas fueled electrical generating facility at 2300 Peru Drive

Notices of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Storey County Board of Commissioners attending a presentation by the USDA. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; it is a procedural notification of potential commissioner attendance at an external event.

Planning Commission

The Storey County Planning Commission will review NV Energy's Special Use Permit Application No. 2026-029, which seeks approval to construct, operate, and maintain 30 miles of 345‑kilovolt transmission lines across unincorporated county land. Sunny Hills Ranchos, the owner of 20 affected parcels (about 820 acres), has submitted an objection stating the application lacks the required property‑owner affidavit and raises constitutional taking concerns. The Commission will decide whether to deny, condition, or defer the application pending proper owner authorization and compliance with county code findings.

• NV Energy's Special Use Permit Application No. 2026-029 for 30 miles of 345‑kV transmission lines
• Application seeks to cross 20 parcels (≈820 acres) owned by Sunny Hills Ranchos
• Sunny Hills Ranchos objects, citing lack of property‑owner affidavit and constitutional taking issues
• County staff notes NV Energy has no easements or written permission for the affected parcels
• Commission may deny, condition, or postpone the SUP pending owner authorization and required findings

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will vote to fill leadership positions for the July 2026 to July 2027 term. The body will also review hazardous materials incidents and 2026 emergency preparedness training opportunities.

• Election of LEPC Vice-Chair and Secretary
• Review of hazardous materials incidents since April 2026
• Overview of 2026 Emergency Preparedness training opportunities
• Emergency Management Director’s Report

Board of Commissioners

The board will consider a $4.995 million road rehabilitation project, labor agreements with fire and sheriff's associations, and several water rights applications. Also up for discussion are a special use permit amendment for a chemical plant at 1400 Waltham Way, a school resource officer agreement, and a contract for economic consulting. The meeting begins with closed sessions for labor negotiations.

• $4,995,661 road rehabilitation project award to SNC Construction and DOWL Engineering
• Collective bargaining agreements with Storey County Sheriff's Supervisory Association and Firefighters Local 4227
• Water rights applications (94788, 95008T-95010T, 94778-94779) to change points of diversion between Washoe and Storey Counties
• Special use permit amendment for Asia Union Electronic Chemicals to add N-Methylpyrrolidone (nMP) at 1400 Waltham Way
• Grant of easement to TRI General Improvement District for two water tanks on county land at 8665 USA Parkway

Planning Commission

The Storey County Planning Commission will meet on June 18, 2026, to discuss and possibly act on amending a special use permit for Asia Union Electronic Chemicals to add N-Methylpyrrolidone (nMP) to their chemical product list at 1400 Waltham Way. The commission will also elect officers for 2026 and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Special Use Permit amendment to add N-Methylpyrrolidone (nMP) at 1400 Waltham Way, APN 004-093-36
• Election of Chairperson for 2026
• Election of Vice-Chairperson for 2026
• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2026
• Determination of next meeting date

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will consider setting the tax rate levy at 3.4607 for fiscal year 2026-2027, approve $16.97 million in claims, and discuss a notice of intent to cooperate with the school district on transferring Virginia City Middle School and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School for county use. They will also vote on multiple nonprofit funding resolutions totaling over $1 million, and consider purchasing property adjacent to fire station 72 for $135,000.

• Approval of claims totaling $16,969,327.87
• Resolution 26-826 setting tax rate levy at 3.4607 for FY2026-27
• Notice of Intent with School District to transfer Virginia City Middle School and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School to county use
• Resolution 26-818 granting Community Chest, Inc. $730,997 for health/human services and education
• Architectural/engineering contract with Dubé Group Architecture for $150,665 to remodel Sheriff's McCarran Substation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners cancelled its scheduled June 2, 2026 meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the historic courtroom at the County Courthouse, 26 South B Street, Virginia City. No agenda items were considered at the canceled meeting.

Notices of Possible Quorum

The State Environmental Commission certifies that its April 30, 2026, meeting agenda was posted on April 21, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Storey County Clerk Treasurer Office in Virginia City.

• Certification of agenda posting for April 30, 2026 meeting
• Meeting location: Storey County Clerk Treasurer Office, 26 S. B Street, Virginia City
• Meeting time: 1:30 pm
• Commission members include Joe Cacioppo, Kathryn Landreth, and J.J. Goicoechea

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and possibly approve the 2026-2027 final budgets for the county, water and sewer system, and fire protection district. The board will also consider an interstate contract for child support enforcement and an amendment to a fairgrounds improvements project.

• Consideration of Storey County 2026-2027 Final Budget
• Consideration of Storey County Water and Sewer 2026-2027 Final Budget
• Consideration of Storey County Fire District 2026-2027 Final Budget
• Consideration of Interstate Interlocal contract for child support enforcement (up to $161,060)
• Possible approval of amendment to DOWL Task order 62 for Fairgrounds Improvements Project P4-07 ($61,666.75)

Notices of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Storey County Board of Commissioners at a Tract Groundbreaking ceremony. No official decisions or discussions are scheduled; the event is ceremonial only.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners and associated boards will review and possibly approve final budgets for 2026-2027. The meeting includes a public hearing on new park and swimming pool fees and a vote on several capital expenditures for fire and EMS equipment.

• Public hearing and vote on Bill No. 151 to establish swimming pool fees ($5 daily, $80 season pass) and a $100 non-resident fee for Miner’s Park Gazebo
• Approval of $9,477,688.11 in claims
• Capital expenditures of $800,000 for Wildland Division equipment and $495,000 for EMS Equipment
• Professional services contract with GCW, Inc. not to exceed $95,000 for Tahoe Reno Industrial Center traffic engineering
• Grant of Easement to NV Energy at 500 Sam Clemens Ave, Mark Twain

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the April 7 minutes. It adopted the second reading of Bill No. 151, changing park and pool fees. The Board also approved a series of contracts, a tax‑abatement letter, an easement for NV Energy, and fire‑district capital purchases.

• Approved meeting agenda (3‑0)
• Approved April 7, 2026 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $9,477,688.11 in claims (3‑0)
• Adopted second reading of Bill No. 151, amending park fees (3‑0)
• Approved letter of acknowledgment for Valeo North America tax‑abatement application (3‑0)
• Approved Grant of Easement 2025‑066 to NV Energy at 500 Sam Clemens Ave (3‑0)
• Approved traffic‑engineering services contract with GCW, Inc. up to $95,000 (3‑0)
• Approved FY 2025/2026 fire‑district capital expenditures: $800,000 for Wildland equipment and $495,000 for EMS equipment (3‑0)

Notices of Possible Quorum

The Storey County Board of Commissioners is holding a community open house at the Mark Twain Community Center. The event is a possible quorum for the board members and is scheduled for April 23, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

• Community Open House at Mark Twain Community Center
• Possible quorum of Storey County Board of Commissioners
• Certified posting of notice at multiple county locations

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly approve a private infrastructure contract with Tesla for extending the I-80/Patrick Interchange westbound onramp, with county reimbursement up to $4.1 million over FY2027 and FY2028. Other major items include a second reading of an ordinance changing brothel license fees to an annual $25 and raising the loan reporting threshold to $200,000, a $50,000 restricted grant for a Virginia City Main Street executive director, and a $1.13 million low bid for Fairgrounds Improvements funded partly by USDA. The board will also consider purchasing adjacent fire station property for up to $135,000 and a master services agreement for water tank maintenance.

• Tesla I-80/Patrick Interchange westbound onramp extension: county reimbursement up to $4,100,000 over two fiscal years
• Second reading of brothel ordinance: annual license fee of $25, loan reporting threshold raised from $25,000 to $200,000
• Virginia City Main Street Program requests $50,000 restricted funding for part-time executive director salary
• Fairgrounds Improvements Project low bid from KP Construction not to exceed $1,129,888 (USDA-RD partial funding of $615,000)
• Conditional offer to buy property adjacent to fire station 72 (2998 Cartwright Rd) for not exceeding $135,000

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the March 3 minutes. They adopted the consent agenda, including first‑reading business licenses and a new multi‑factor authentication IT policy. The board voted to participate in the opioid settlement, adopt the brothel‑license fee ordinance amendment, fund the Virginia City Main Street Executive Director position, and accept the Fairgrounds improvement bid. The Tesla infrastructure contract was approved for up to $4.1 M with a 7 % contingency.

• Approved meeting agenda (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved March 3 minutes (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved consent agenda (business licenses, IT policy) (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved participation in opioid settlement ($804.94 to county) (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Tesla infrastructure contract up to $4,100,000 with 7 % contingency (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Adopted second reading of brothel license‑fee ordinance amendment (2‑aye, 0‑nay, 1‑recused)
• Approved $50,000 Main Street Program executive‑director funding (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Accepted low bid for Fairgrounds Improvements Project up to $1,129,888 (3‑aye, 0‑nay)

Notices of Possible Quorum

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will hold a community open house on April 16, 2026, at the Piper's Opera House in Virginia City. The event is a possible quorum meeting for the Board members.

• Community Open House at Piper's Opera House
• Possible Quorum of Storey County Board of Commissioners
• Certification of posting notice at Courthouse and Fire Departments

Notices of Possible Quorum

The Storey County Board of Commissioners has issued a notice of a possible quorum for a community open house. The event is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at the Lockwood Senior Community Center.

• Community Open House on April 15, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Notices of Possible Quorum

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will hold a possible quorum meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM at The Club at Arrowcreek, 2905 Arrowcreek Pkwy, Reno. The meeting includes a presentation titled “The Edge: A Private Look at the Companies Powering Northern Nevada” by Edawn Major Investor and/or a board member. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Possible quorum meeting of the Board of Commissioners
• Presentation: “The Edge – A Private Look at the Companies Powering Northern Nevada” by Edawn Major Investor/board member

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Storey County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to approve minutes, review grant applications, and discuss emergency preparedness training. The meeting will be held at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center Complex.

• Approval of January 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of LEPC OPTE and UWS grant applications
• Discussion of 2026 training opportunities
• Review of hazardous materials incidents since January 2026

The Storey County Local Emergency Planning Committee approved the January 2026 meeting minutes with all members in favor and no opposition. The committee also approved the agenda for the April 2026 meeting, again with all members in favor and no opposition. No other actions were taken; remaining items were discussed only.

• Approved January 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for April 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider tentative budgets for the county, Fire District, and Water & Sewer system. The meeting includes multiple water permit recommendations for the TMWA Service Territory and a potential infrastructure contract with Tesla for the I-80/Patrick Interchange.

• Approval of claims totaling $15,882,994.53
• Proposed expenditure up to $10,000 to the Nevada Division of Water Resources
• First readings for 23 business licenses, including Tesla Inc. and Redwood Materials, Inc.
• Potential infrastructure contract with Tesla for I-80/Patrick Interchange westbound onramp
• First reading of Bill No. 151, Ordinance No. 26-339 regarding Parks and Swimming Pools

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the March 17 minutes, and a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. They also approved the consent agenda, which includes first‑readings for dozens of business licenses and $15,882,994.53 in county claims. Finally, they authorized up to $10,000 for a water‑resource assessment expense.

• Approved the April 7 agenda (3‑0 vote)
• Approved March 17, 2026 minutes (3‑0 vote)
• Proclaimed April 12‑18, 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (3‑0 vote)
• Approved consent agenda: first‑readings for 23 business licenses and $15,882,994.53 in claims (3‑0 vote)
• Approved expenditure up to $10,000 to Nevada Division of Water Resources (3‑0 vote)
• No action taken on water diversion Application 92313
• No action taken on water diversion Application 92314
• No action taken on water diversion Application 92317

Notices of Possible Quorum

This document is a notice of a possible quorum of the Storey County Board of Commissioners. The members may be present at a networking reception for EDAWN's major investors.

• Networking reception for EDAWN’s major investors on March 25, 2026

Board of Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss reducing cannabis gross revenue fees from 3% to 0% and lowering annual brothel license fees from $86,000 to $25. They will also hold a public hearing regarding the lease of the Old Corner Bar at Piper’s Opera House.

• Public hearing and bidder approval for leasing the Old Corner Bar (APN 001-082-14)
• Proposed reduction of cannabis licensee gross revenue fee from 3% to 0%
• Proposed reduction of annual brothel license fee from $86,000 to $25
• Review of FY27-FY31 Capital Improvement Plan and 2026-2027 tentative budgets
• Request to Congressman Mark Amodei to modify ZIP Code boundaries for 89437 and 89440

The Board approved the lease of a portion of APN 001-082-14, known as the “Old Corner Bar” in Piper’s Opera House, for an initial three‑year term. Ryan Brandon was selected as the highest responsible and qualified bidder with a monthly lease of $2,501 plus water ($30) and electricity ($85) fees. The Board also adopted Ordinance 26‑336 reducing the cannabis establishment licensing fee from 3 % of gross revenue to 0 %, and approved a business impact statement eliminating the $86,000 annual brothel license fee and increasing the loan reporting requirement to $200,000. Additionally, the Board approved a request to Congressman Mark Amodei to modify ZIP Code boundaries in Storey County.

• Approved agenda for March 17, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from February 17, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 16 business license first readings (3-0)
• Approved lease of Old Corner Bar, selecting Ryan Brandon, $2,501/month lease (3-0)
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 26-336 reducing cannabis licensing fee to 0% (3-0)
• Approved business impact statement removing $86,000 annual brothel fee and raising loan reporting to $200,000 (3-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 26-337 setting $25 annual brothel license fee and other changes (3-0)
• Approved submission of report to Congressman Mark Amodei to modify ZIP Code boundaries (3-0)

Notices of Possible Quorum

The Storey County Board of Commissioners has issued a notice of a possible quorum for an event. Members may attend an orientation and overview of opportunities for Edawn's major investors.

• Edawn's Major Investor Orientation and Overview of Opportunities on March 10, 2026

Notices of Possible Quorum

This document is a notice of a possible quorum. Two or more members of the Storey County Board of Commissioners may attend the Washoe Regional Transportation Commission North Corridor Open House on March 10, 2026.

• Washoe Regional Transportation Commission North Corridor Open House at 1705 Peru Drive

Board of Commissioners

The Storey County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and recent minutes, review a corrective‑action plan for a 2025 tax audit, and consider a grant application for the Long Valley Creek Bridge Replacement and Channel Expansion project in Lockwood. They will also act on business‑license first and second readings and hear reports from the Highway Board. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve agenda for the March 3, 2026 meeting
• Approve minutes from the January 20 and February 3, 2026 meetings
• Consider application to the U.S. Economic Development Administration Disaster Supplemental Grant for the Long Valley Creek Bridge Replacement and Channel Expansion project in Lockwood
• Approve Storey County's Plan of Corrective Action for FY 2025 tax audit violations
• Business license first and second readings for multiple contractors and home‑based businesses

Board of Equalization

The Storey County Board of Equalization will meet to elect a new chair and vice chair, approve meeting minutes, and hear petitions for the review of assessed valuations for the 2026-27 tax roll.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of February 26, 2025, meeting minutes
• Assessor Roll Changes
• Petitions for Review of Assessed Valuation of the 2026-27 Tax Roll
• Briefing by District Attorney on Board of Equalization Procedures