CALL TO ORDER- 9:00 a.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 May 28, 2026 Agenda Notice

2) Approval of March 25, 2026 Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes 

3) Approval of March 26, 2026 Meeting Minutes

4) Approval of April 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes 

5) Approval of May 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes 

6) Approval of Payroll Change Requests

(1.1)

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

  

(1.2)

RECESS THE BOARD OF LANDER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CONVENE THE MEETING OF THE LANDER COUNTY LIQUOR BOARD COMPOSED OF THE LANDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, SHERIFF RON UNGER*

 

SHOW CAUSE HEARING: 9:30A.M.

Discussion and possible action regarding The International Hotel LLC to appear before the Lander County Liquor Board, to show cause, if any there be, why Liquor License No. BL-1662 should not be revoked, pursuant to Lander County Ordinance 5.08.220, and to decide if this Board should continue the hearing for a period of not more than ten days to obtain further evidence or investigation, temporarily suspend the liquor license, place the licensee on probation with or without conditions, or revoke said license.

 

ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE LANDER COUNTY LIQUOR BOARD AND RECONVENE THE LANDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS*

 

  

(1.3)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove a budgeted amount of $110,000 for a 5 year extended maintenance agreement to be included in the court facilities capital fund final budget for the Argenta Township Justice Court. 

  

(1.4)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the final FAA Grant Application for the Construct Hangar project at the Battle Mountain Airport and authorize the County Manager to sign. The total FAA funding share is $443,000.00 and the County share is $960,661.00.

  

(1.5)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the award for the Replace AWOS project at the Battle Mountain Airport and authorize the County Manager to execute the award documents.
1) 1st Electric & Automation - Quote in the amount of $147,857.00
2) R. Schneider Construction - Quote in the amount of $158,071.00
3) Titan Electrical Contracting - Quote in the amount of $252,500.00
4) Mesquite Electric - Quote in the amount of $265,000.00

  

(1.6)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the final FAA Grant Application for the Replace AWOS project at the Battle Mountain Airport and authorize the County Manager to sign. The total FAA share is $181,234.00 and the Lander County match is $9,539.00.

  

(1.7)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the award for the Replace AWOS project at the Austin Airport and authorize the County Manager to execute the award documents.
1) 1st Electric & Automation - Quote in the amount of $141,429.00
2) Titan Electrical Contracting - Quote in the amount of $239,600.00
3) Mesquite Electric - Quote in the amount of $275,000.00

  

(1.8)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the final FAA Grant Application for the Replace AWOS project at the Austin Airport and authorize the County Manager to sign. The total FAA share is $174,884.00 and the Lander County match is $9,205.00.

  

(1.9)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the bid award for the Construct Hangar Project at the Battle Mountain Airport and authorize the County Manager to execute the award documents, contingent upon receipt of FAA IIJA funding.
1) Ormaza Construction - Base Bid Schedule A in the amount of $1,255,202.00

  

(1.10)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the bid award for the Rehabilitate Runway 1-19 and End Connector Taxiways; Realign & Rehabilitate Taxiway B project at the Austin Airport and authorize the County Manager to execute the award documents (tabulations provided in backup documents).
1) Qualcon Contractors - Total Bid = $3,377,833.00 (recommended by Engineer)
2) Road & Highway Builders - Total Bid = $3,838,838.00
3) Sierra Nevada Construction - Total Bid = $4,707,007.00

  

(1.11)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the final FAA Grant Application for the Rehabilitate Runway 1-19 & End Connector Taxiway; Realign & Rehabilitate Taxiway B project at the Austin Airport and authorize the County Manager to sign. The total FAA funding share is $3,483,517.00 and the County share is $183,343.78.

  

(1.12)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove paying the delinquent taxes for Parcel No. 001-115-04, Sixth St, Formerly MRA, Austin, NV 89310. The old Austin school, in an amount not to exceed $5,621.95.

  

(1.13)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the Airport Management Agreement for the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) between Gold Mountain Aviation and Lander County. 

  

(1.14)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the amended lease agreement between Lander County and Pershing County Women, Infants and Children (PCWIC), to change the location from 370 South Mountain St, Battle Mountain to 145 W 3rd Street Battle Mountain. Sharing the building and splitting amenities 50/50 with Lander County Committee Against Domestic Violence. Lease remains in effect until September 30, 2028.

  

(1.15)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the amended lease agreement between Lander County and Lander County Committee Against Domestic Violence, sharing the building and splitting amenities 50/50 with Pershing County Women, Infants and Children (PCWIC), located at 145 W 3rd Street, Battle Mountain. Lease remains in effect until December 31, 2029. 

  

(1.16)

For discussion and possible action for direction regarding data centers in Lander County. 

  

(1.17)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the Assignment and Assumption of Revocable License and Maintenance Agreement between Chantelle M. Batton and Brenda Etcheverry, Trustees of the Raymond P. Etcheverry Family Trust; Etcheverry Plaza, LLC, and Lander County. 

  

(1.18)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the bid award for PWP No. LA-2026-279, the Sewer Interceptor and Safety Sewer Lift Station Upgrade. 

1) RDC base bid in an amount not to exceed $5,154,580.00

2) Great Basin Engineering Contractors in an amount not to exceed $4,999,184.22 (recommended for approval) 

  

(1.19)

For discussion and possible action to set a Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners to Canvass the Vote for the June 2026 Primary Election on June 17th, or June 18th, and/or cancel and/or move the commission meeting set for June 11, 2026 and/or June 25, 2026 to one of those dates. 

  

(1.20)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use Policy.  

  

(1.21)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the appointment of two (2) individuals to serve on the Austin Airport Advisory board, which currently has two (2) openings. Terms effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. 

1) Kim Schacht (currently the alternate) 

2) Ray H. Williams, Jr 

  

(1.22)

For discussion and possible action on the presentation by the Flight Alliance of Northeastern Nevada (FANN) regarding the economic impact of growing commercial air services at Elko Regional Airport and to approve/disapprove the county membership in an amount not to exceed $250,000.

  

(1.23)

For discussion and possible action to approve/disapprove the proposal from Trinity Consultants Westland to perform the baseline studies and National Environmental Policy Act documentation for the Lander County Rail Park Project in an amount not to exceed $173,000 and authorize the County Manager to sign.

  

(2.1)

PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGETS: 9:00 a.m. 
For consideration, discussion and possible action for the approval of any changes to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Tentative Budgets, and for the approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Final Budgets for Lander County, Town of Austin and Town of Battle Mountain, and the submission of the final budgets to the Nevada Department of Taxation.

  

(3.1)

Correspondence/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