CALL TO ORDER- 9:00 A.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

A MOMENT OF SILENCE 

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.  

(1.1)

Approval of March 25, 2026 agenda notice.

  

(1.2)

Overview and discussion of Fiscal Year (hereafter abbreviated as FY) 2026/2027 Revenue Projections, and all other matters properly related thereto.

  

(1.3)

Procedures, overview, and possible discussion regarding presentation of the FY 2026/2027 Budget. This meeting is the first public hearing on the FY 2026/2027 Budgets to prepare the tentative budget which is filed with The Department of Taxation before April 15th. The Board of County Commissioners is required to hold public budget hearings in accordance with NRS 354.596. The county offices, departments and boards will present and discuss their budget proposals with the Board of County Commissioners during the budget workshops. The budget workshops include the presentation, review and discussion of revenues, expenditures and transfers to and from county funds and specific funding requests. It also includes, but not limited to, the negotiated cost of living and level increases, additions or deletions to personnel, Public Employer Retirement System (PERS) increases, equipment, supplies and services used or received. The Board of County Commissioners may take action for approval of the proposed budget but all budgets are subject to final approval and action at the time final budgets are submitted. Backup materials for each department request, including amounts requested, anticipated future budget increases & decreases from existing fiscal year budgets, capital and equipment expenditures, and additional full & part-time personnel positions are contained in the packet which is available from the Clerk’s office, 50 State Route 305, Battle Mountain, Nevada 89820 (775) 635-5738, and is also available at the meeting hereon.

 

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION FOR MARCH 25, 2026 AS WELL AS MARCH 26, 2026 IF NECESSARY:

 

GRANT REQUESTS

CCP PROJECTS

BUILDINGS & EQUIPMENT

AIRPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION & REQUESTS

CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUESTS BY DEPARTMENT

  

(1.4)

Discussion and possible action regarding submitted grant requests for:

 

GENERAL FUND GRANT REQUESTS

1. Agape Hospice & Palliative Care $6,200
2. Conservation District $6,000
3. Conservation District $17,000
4. Nevada Outdoor Schools $5,000
5. Town of Kingston $32,600 (which would be budgeted in fund 029)
6. Town of Kingston Water Utility $97,713 (which would be budgeted in fund 029)

 

BATTLE MOUNTAIN TOWN GRANT REQUESTS

1. Frontier Community Coalition $16,727
2. Battle Mountain Chamber of Commerce $30,000
3. Battle Mountain Archery Club $12,000
4. Battle Mountain Raceway $20,000
5. Battle Mountain Junior Rodeo Association $2,500
6. Miscellaneous Grants $5,000

 

AUSTIN TOWN GRANT REQUESTS

1. Austin Chamber of Commerce $35,325
2. Austin Historical Society $5,630
3. Nevada Health Centers $12,586

 

 

  

(1.5)

CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (CCP):

1. Engineering Fees in the amount of $250,000
2. Flood Levee project rollover in the amount of $50,000
3. B.M. Westside rollover in the amount of $4,500,000
4. Community Improvement Projects in the amount of $4,500,000
5. Safe Routes to School phase 5 (grant funded) in the amount of $1,980,000
6. Lander County road maintenance in the amount of $250,000
7. Golf Course Back Nine rollover in the amount of $2,000,000
8. 2025/2026 Paving projects (Old 8A to Millard Fillmore, Quail Run, North Allen, Ruby, Wizard, & Emerald) in the amount of $4,160,000
9. Accel/Decel lanes Golf Course road & 20th Street in the amount of $1,440,000
10. Battle Mountain Firehouse rollover in the amount of $7,800,000
11. New Event Center rollover in the amount of $26,000,000
12. Emergency projects in the amount of $350,000

  

(1.6)

BUILDINGS & EQUIPMENT PROJECTS:

1. Safety Equipment in the amount of $255,000
2. Industrial Park rollover in the amount of $7,500,000
3. Austin Community Center (grant funded) rollover in the amount of $125,000
4. Austin Medical Center (grant funded) rollover in the amount of $125,000
5. Lander County Sheriff's department building roof replacement & HVAC replacement rollover in the amount of $600,000
6. Lander County Sheriff's department one fully equipped patrol vehicle rollover in the amount of $72,500
7. District Court vehicle (split between the three counties) in the amount of $13,000
8. Parks department new multi purpose field at the Sports Complex in the amount of $410,000
9. Parks department (2) 2026 Chevrolet Colorado in the amount of $68,990
10. Battle Mountain Airport fuel truck lease in the amount of $70,000
11. Battle Mountain Water & Sewer Vac Truck in the amount of $400,000

  

(1.7)

BUILDINGS & EQUIPMENT REPAIR & MAINTENANCE PROJECTS:

1. Johnson Controls Update in the amount of $45,000
2. Health Nurse building roof replacement in the amount of $35,200
3. Extension office roof replacement in the amount of $15,730
4. Old college brick building roof replacement in the amount of $30,250
5. Old firehouse & jail roof replacement in the amount of $232,000
6. Old firehouse outdoor lighting in the amount of $25,000
7. Old firehouse exterior paint in the amount of $30,000
8. Old firehouse exterior cement repairs in the amount of $10,000
9. New shop behind administration building HVAC in the amount of $30,000
10. WIC building HVAC in the amount of $30,000
11. Golf Course clubhouse fridge & freezer replacement in the amount of $8,000
12. Chamber office split system in the amount of $9,000
13. Battle Mountain Senior Center commercial refrigerator in the amount of $9,000
14. Recreation Center locker room sinks in the amount of $20,000
15. Boys & Girls Club roof replacement in the amount of $29,000
16. Austin Courthouse flooring in the amount of $20,000
17. Austin Courthouse bathroom upgrade in the amount of $9,000

  

(1.8)

AIRPORT CAPITAL PROJECTS:

1. Austin General Engineering Services in the amount of $10,000
2. Austin Airport Runway Special Approach rollover in the amount of $64,740
3. Austin Airport Replace Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) rollover in the amount of $230,000
4. Austin Rehab Runway & Realign Taxiway bidding & construction rollover in the amount of $3,500,000
5. Battle Mountain General Engineering Services in the amount of $10,000
6. Battle Mountain Airport Construct County Hangars bidding & construction rollover in the amount of $1,000,000
7. Battle Mountain Airport seal, coat/crack fill in the amount of $1,250,000
8. Battle Mountain Airport replace Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) rollover in the amount of $240,000

  

(2.1)

COMMISSIONERS:

Discussion and possible action to approve or disapprove adjustments to Lander County’s exempt salary new hire base ranges. The proposed update would incorporate negotiated cost-of-living (COL) increases into the established base salary ranges moving forward for consideration every three years.

 

Currently, many of these base ranges have not been updated for several years, with some remaining unchanged since as early as 2015 through 2023. As a result, the existing ranges may no longer accurately reflect current market conditions or negotiated increases.

 

The proposed adjustment is intended to ensure that new hire salary bases remain competitive, aligned with previously approved COL increases, and reflective of current compensation standards. This change would apply only to future hires and would not impact the salaries of employees currently in these positions.

  

(2.2)

COMMISSION: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.
2. 3% cost of living for all commissioners.

  

(2.3)

CLERK: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $500.
2. 2% cost of living for the county Clerk.

 

  

(2.4)

TREASURER: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $12,000.
2. 2% cost of living for the county Treasurer.

  

(2.5)

COUNTY MANAGER: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.6)

ASSESSOR: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $1,000.
2. 2% cost of living for the Assessor.

  

(2.7)

FINANCE: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $4,500.

  

(2.8)

BUILDING & PLANNING: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.9)

BUILDING MAINTENANCE: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $10,000.

  

(2.10)

RECORDER: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.
2. 2% cost of living for the Recorder.

  

(2.11)

SHERIFF: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is a decrease to operations by $24,222.
2. Request to increase overtime $145,000.
3. 2% cost of living increase for the Sheriff or 3% more than the salary of the highest paid employee under the Sheriff's supervision on July 1, whichever results in the higher salary.

 

CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUESTS:

1. Drone Replacement (Rollover) in the amount of $25,000
2. Training simulator hardware/software as a service (Rollover & increased) in the amount of $106,286
3. Canine replacement (rollover) in the amount of $10,000
4. Security/Camera update & maintenance project in the amount of $38,238
5. Bunker radio site maintenance project in the amount of $45,407
6. ID card printer replacement in the amount of $15,500

  

(2.12)

JAIL: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $9,215.
2. Request to extend the two temporary part time Jail Support Services positions for an additional 18 months.
3. Request to increase overtime $25,000.

 

CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUESTS:

1. Inmate Phone System Contingency (Rollover) in the amount of $5,000
2. Kitchen Equipment Replacement (rollover) in the amount of $15,000

 

  

(2.13)

ANIMAL CONTROL: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.14)

AUSTIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.15)

BATTLE MOUNTAIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.16)

LANDER COUNTY EMS: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is a decrease to operations by $18,626.
2. Request to increase the EMS Director Salary.
3. Request to increase the overtime by $12,000.
4. Request to add standby pay $3,000.
5. Request to add a Lead position for Battle Mountain.
6. Request to add a Basic EMT position for Austin.

  

(2.17)

DISTRICT COURT: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $139,533.

  

(2.18)

JUVENILE: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $95,520.

  

(2.19)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.
2. Requested salary increase for the Deputy District Attorney position.
3. Requested salary increase for the Office Manager position.
4. 2% cost of living increase for the District Attorney or 3% more than the salary of the highest paid employee under the District Attorney's supervision on July 1, whichever results in the higher salary.

  

(2.20)

ARGENTA JUSTICE COURT: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $100,000.
2. Requesting a 3% cost of living for the Argenta Justice of the Peace.
3. Proposing two different salary options:

1. 1. Option one would be a full range pay scale to be allocated to the budget
   2. Option two would be a salary structure  

 

  

(2.21)

AUSTIN JUSTICE COURT: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is a decrease to operations by $500.
2. Requesting a 3% cost of living for the Austin Justice of the Peace.

  

(2.22)

PUBLIC DEFENDER: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $53,705.

  

(2.23)

OTHER GENERAL EXPENSES: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $250,000.

  

(2.24)

INTERGOVERNMENTAL EXPENSES: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.25)

ROAD & BRIDGE SOUTH: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is a decrease to operations by $95.

  

(2.26)

ROAD & BRIDGE NORTH: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.27)

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is a decrease to operations by $60,000.

 

  

(2.28)

SOCIAL SERVICES: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.29)

STATE MEDICAL INDIGENCY: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $3,745.

  

(2.30)

AGRICULTURE EXTENTION: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $30,813.

  

(2.31)

OPIOID SETTLEMENT: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by 15,550.

  

(2.32)

RISK MANAGEMENT: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.33)

COMPENSATED ABSENCES FUND: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $100,000.

  

(2.34)

AGING SERVICES: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $6,000.

  

(2.35)

BATTLE MOUNTAIN LANDFILL: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations. 

  

(2.36)

AUSTIN LANDFILL: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.37)

AUSTIN AIRPORT: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.
2. No wages & benefits budget for the Austin Airport.

 

  

(2.38)

BATTLE MOUNTAIN AIRPORT: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $10,000.
2. No wages & benefits budget for the Battle Mountain Airport.

  

(2.39)

LEDA: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.40)

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

 

CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUESTS:

1. I80 Sound Wall rollover and increased in the amount of $750,000.
2. Foot Bridge rollover in the amount of $4,000,000.

  

(2.41)

AUSTIN CAPITAL ACQUISITIONS: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.42)

AUSTIN TOWN: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

 

  

(2.43)

MOUNT LEWIS COMMUNICATIONS: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is a decrease to operations by $1,500.

  

(2.44)

BATTLE MOUNTAIN TOWN: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.45)

CAPITAL ACQUISITION: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

 

CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUESTS:

1. Wildlife Enhancement rollover in the amount of $250,000

 

 

  

(2.46)

GOLF COURSE: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.
2. Request to increase overtime by $3,000.

  

(2.47)

PARKS: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $3,000.
2. Request to increase overtime by $2,000.
3. Request to add a Lead position to the parks department.

 

  

(2.48)

RECREATION CENTER: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is a decrease to operations by $738.
2. Request to increase the Recreation Center Managers salary.

 

  

(2.49)

CIVIC CENTER: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

 

  

(2.50)

LIBRARIES: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.51)

CEMETERIES: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

 

CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUESTS:

1. Cemetery Fencing rollover in the amount of $100,000.

  

(2.52)

BATTLE MOUNTAIN CAPITAL ACQUISITION: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.53)

EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

 

CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUESTS:

1. Emergency maintenance fixed assets in the amount of 100,000.

  

(2.54)

RESERVE FUND: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

 

CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUESTS:

1. First Responder Equipment in the amount of $100,000
2. Miscellaneous Equipment & Furniture for upcoming projects (golf course, firehouse, event center) rollover in the amount of $500,000

  

(2.55)

RETIREE INSURANCE LIABILITY: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is a decrease to operations by $100,000.

  

(2.56)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT FEES: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.57)

GENETIC MARKER: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.58)

FORENSIC SERVICES: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.59)

AUSTIN WATER: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

 

CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUESTS:

1. Booster Stations upgrade & Chlorination Tank (rollover) in the amount of $675,000.

  

(2.60)

AUSTIN SEWER: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.61)

BATTLE MOUNTAIN WATER: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are not changes to operations.

 

CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUESTS:

1. Ethel/20th Street Water Lines rollover in the amount of $1,200,000.
2. Ruby & Wizard water connections in the amount of $600,000.
3. Muleshoe water line extension in the amount of $600,000.

  

(2.62)

BATTLE MOUNTAIN SEWER: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

 

CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUESTS:

1. Safety Lift Station & Gravity Sewer rollover in the amount of $3,118,000.
2. Sheep Creek Sewer rollover in the amount of $2,500,000.
3. Sewer Plant Maintenance in the amount of $50,000.

  

(2.63)

COURT FACILITY FEES: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.64)

JUVENILE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.65)

MINE MAP FEES: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.66)

TECHNOLOGY FEES: Discussion and possible action:

1. There are no changes to operations.

  

(2.67)

COURT FACILITIES CAPITAL: Discussion and possible action:

1. There is an increase to operations by $50,000.

  

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