CALL TO ORDER- 9:00A.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

A MOMENT OF SILENCE 

 

COMMISSIONER REPORTS:

This time is devoted to reports by County Commissioners on meetings, conferences and seminars attended and for general information or updates only.  No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item on the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a future agenda and identified as an item which action may be taken.  

STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:

This time is devoted to reports by County Manager and County Staff on meetings, conferences and seminars attended and for general information or updates only.  No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item on the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a future agenda and identified as an item which action may be taken.  

PUBLIC COMMENT:

This time is devoted to comments by the general public on non-agendized items, if any, and discussion of those comments only.  No deliberation or action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item on the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a future agenda and identified as an item which action may be taken.  

CONSENT AGENDA

All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine, and may be acted upon by the Board of County Commissioners with one action, without extensive discussion. Any member of the Board or any citizen may request that an item be taken from the consent agenda, discussed and acted upon separately during this meeting. Consent agenda materials are available at the Lander County Clerk's office for viewing and copies are available for a nominal charge.

1) Approval of August 13, 2026 Amended Agenda Notice 

2) Approval of May 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes 

3) Approval of June 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes 

4) Approval of June 25, 2026 Meeting Minutes 

5) Approval of June 30, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes 

6) Approval of July 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes 

7) Approval of July 23, 2026 Meeting Minutes 

(1.1)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the payment of bills. 

  

(1.2)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the renewal of a Maintenance Agreement between Hilltop Refrigeration Inc. and Lander County allowing Hilltop Refrigeration to service the HVAC and ice machines quarterly in all county buildings in Austin, in a amount not to exceed $1,052.56 per quarter. 

  

(1.3)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove moving or cancelling the regularly scheduled September 24, 2026 Lander County Board of Commissioners meeting due to Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) Conference being held the same day. 

  

(1.4)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the bid award for PWP-LA-2026-272 Lander County Railway Park Phase I- Civil Work Project. 

1) Road & Highway Builders, LLC in a base bid amount of $666,666.00 and a bid alternate of $4,777,778.00 for a total bid amount of $5,444,444.00

2) Qualcon Contractors in a base bid amount of $1,018,455.00 and a bid alternate of $1,990,820.00 for a total bid amount of $3,009,275.00 (recommended for award) 

  

(1.5)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the bid award for PWP-LA-2026-273 the Lander County Railway Park Phase II -Track Work Project; 

1) Railworks Track System base bid in an amount of $564,550.00 and a bid alternate in the amount of $6,771,975.00 for a total bid amount of $7,336,525.00 (recommended for award) 

2) GCF Track Services/ Lonestar Railroad in a base bid amount of $512,500.00 and a bid alternate in the amount of $6,260,187.00 for a total bid amount of $6,772,687.00.

3) Industrial Railways Co. in a base bid amount of $555,861.00 and a bid alternate in the amount of $7,216,046.00 for a total bid amount of $7,771,907.00.

4) Road & Highway Builders, LLC in a base bid amount of $666,666.00 and a bid alternate of $7,222,222.00 for a total bid amount of $7,888,888.00.

  

(1.6)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove Resolution No. 2026-06, a resolution to establish a temporary one (1) year moratorium on data center facilities. 

  

(1.7)

Review, consideration, and possible action on Parcel Map No. 26-0027, filed by Jeron Kyle Whitehead, to divide APN 011-320-04, a 20.39-acre parcel, into two (2) 5.09-acre parcels and a 10.20-acre parcel in an A2-five-acre Agricultural District. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of John Tyler Avenue and 2400 East Street, Battle Mountain, NV 89820. This was approved at the July 15, 2026 Planning Commission meeting with the following conditions;

1) Parcel Map to be recorded with the Lander County Recorder's Office within one (1) year of approval by the Lander County Board of Commissioners. 

  

(1.8)

Review, consideration, and possible action on Parcel Map No. 26-0028 – 1st Parcel Map, filed by Cory Provost, to divide APN 011-370-09, a 39.28-Acre parcel, into three (3) 5+-acre parcels and a 21.08-acre remainder parcel in an A2 - Five-Acre Agricultural District, with dedication of 3.58-acres of right-of-way for Provost Court and 3300 East Street. The subject property is located on the west side of 3300 East Street, northwest of the intersection of 3300 East Street and Abbie Lane, Battle Mountain, NV 89820. This was approved at the July 15, 2026 Planning Commission meeting with the following conditions; 

1) Parcel Map to be recorded with the Lander County Recorder's Office within one (1) year of approval by the Lander County Board of Commissioners

2) Proposed Provost Court must be brought up to County standards and approved by the County prior to recordation of the map. 

  

(1.9)

Review, consideration, and possible action on Parcel Map No. 26-0029 – 2nd Parcel Map, filed by Cory Provost, to divide APN 011-320-04, a 21.08-Acre Parcel, into a 5.93-acre parcel, a 5.02-acre parcel, a 5.01-acre parcel and a 5.13-acre parcel in an A2 - Five-Acre Agricultural District. The subject property is located on west side of 3300 East Street, northwest of the intersection of 3300 East Street and Abbie Lane, Battle Mountain, NV 89820. This was approved at the July 15, 2026 Planning Commission meeting with the following conditions; 

1) Parcel Map to be recorded with the Lander County Recorder's Office within one (1) year of approval by the Lander County Board of Commissioners

  

(1.10)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the appointment of one (1) individual to serve on the Land County Public Lands Use Advisory Planning Commission, which currently has one (1) opening. New terms will be from August 13, 2026 to June 30, 2028. 

1) Jerry Annis

  

(1.11)

For information only, update on the Callaghan Complex Horse Gathers and the new pass fire. 

  

(1.12)

For information only, update and presentation by Greenlink Relocate Advisory Board. 

  

(1.13)

Discussion and possible action relating to the Austin Realignment project regarding the combined Quitclaim Deeds corresponding to the Merger & Resubdivision Maps signed by parcel owners, including consideration regarding the effect, if any, on subsequent conveyances of  Austin property.

  

(1.14)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove Resolution 2026-10 to adopt the 2026 Tri-County Mitigation Plan.

  

(1.15)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the job description for the County Security Officer/Court Bailiff position.  

  

(1.16)

For discussion and possible action for the first reading and setting to public hearing on September 10, 2026 at 9:10 a.m. for proposed Ordinance No. 2026-01, which repeals Chapter 2.08 of the Lander County Code, entitled "Lander County Fiscal Officer," because the Lander County Board of County Commissioners created the office of County Comptroller by resolution to replace the position of County Fiscal Officer, rendering Chapter 2.08 of the Lander County Code entitled "Lander County Fiscal Officer" unnecessary, and for other matters properly related thereto. 

  

(1.17)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove Resolution No. 2026-11 of the Board of County Commissioners of Lander County, Nevada, appointing Laken Sullivan as the County Comptroller pursuant to NRS 251.170; establishing duties; and providing for related matters.

  

(1.18)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the hiring of a temporary part-time Animal Control Officer (ACO) while the current ACO is deployed with the US Army Reserve. 

  

(1.19)

For discussion, presentation and direction for Cody Flitton with Big Bucks ProRodeo to become the Event Coordinator for the new Events Center. 

  

(2.1)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove Resolution 2026-09 to direct apportionment of Net Proceeds received in the month of July 2026

  

(3.1)

Correspondence and future agenda items. 

  

PUBLIC COMMENT:

This time is devoted to comments by the general public on non-agendized items, if any, and discussion of those comments only.  No deliberation or action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item on the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a future agenda and identified as an item which action may be taken.

ADJOURNMENT