
Lyon County Board of County Commissioners
Thursday,
July 2, 2026
9:00 AM
Lyon County Administrative Complex
27 S. Main Street Yerington, NV 89447
Meeting ID: 833 6868 6463
Passcode: 896135
Mobile: 1-253-215-8782 / 1-346-248-7799
Topics

Creation of the North Lyon County Power General Improvement District
(Item 6.a)
Community Development Block Grant applications open
(Item 6.b)
Mason Project update
(Item 6.c)
Dayton Justice Court Statistics Report
(Item 8.a)
Community Development Summary Report
(Item 9.a)
Sheriff’s Office: Fee-for-service billing for forensic services
(Item 11.j)
Rural Continuum of Care presentation
(Item 14.c)
Appoint member to the Smith Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors
(Item 18.a)
Appoint members to the Planning Commission
(Item 18.b)
$4,000 for installation of two donated sculptures, then determine location
(Item 20.a)
$5,000 to close in the generator shed at the Dressler Park arena
(Item 20.b)
Approve $5,000 to purchasing commercial picnic tables for Dressler Park
(Item 20.c)
Declare an emergency for Lyon County due to flooding and mudslides
(Item 23.a)
Item by number:
County Commission meetings are open to the public and may be attended in person or via virtual Zoom, if available. Virtual public comment may be given if you are attending the virtual Zoom meeting by raising your hand. This can occur in several ways, including by dialing *9 from your phone to raise your hand and request to speak for public comment. Then to unmute yourself, dial *6.
Written public comments may be mailed to the Lyon County Manager’s Office at 27 S. Main Street, Yerington, Nevada 89447, or emailed to countyclerks@lyon-county.org, be sure to type, PUBLIC COMMENT in the subject line.
Comments must be received the day prior to the date of the meeting by 4:00 P.M. for the comments to be included in the meeting. Any written public comments received after the aforementioned time will be compiled and added as supplemental materials to the County’s website and distributed to the Board of Commissioners within 24 hours after the meeting.
Board of Commissioners Convening as Other Boards โ Members of the Board of County Commissioners also serve as the Liquor Board, Central Lyon Vector Control District Board, Mason Valley Mosquito Abatement District Board, Walker River Weed Control District Board, Willowcreek General Improvement District Board, the Silver Springs General Improvement District Board, and during this meeting may convene as any of those boards as indicated on this or a separately posted agenda.

1. Roll Call

2. Invocation
By Travis Walker of Smith Valley Baptist Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Public Participation
No action will be taken on any item until it is properly agendized
It is anticipated that public participation will be held at this time, though it may be returned to at any time during the agenda.
Citizens wishing to speak during public participation are asked to state their name for the record and will belimited to 3 minutes.
The Board will conduct public comment after discussion of each agenda action item, but before the Board takes any action.

5. For Possible Action:
Review and adoption of agenda

6. Time Certain
6.a
Time Certain at 9:00 A.M.:
Public Hearing – Bill 26-03
For Possible Action:
Approve an ordinance creating the North Lyon County Power General Improvement District for furnishing electric light and power in accordance with NRS 318.050 and NRS 318.055.
6.b
Time Certain at 10:00 A.M.
For Presentation Only:
A report to be given for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), opening for applications for FY 2026-2027. CDBG 2026-2027 Application Handbook 2026 CDBG Staff Report
6.c
Time Certain at 10:15 A.M.
For Presentation Only:
Presentation from Chantae Lessard of Hudbay Minerals Inc. with an update on the Mason Project.

7. Commissioners / County Manager reports

8. Elected Official’s reports
8.a
For Report Only:
Dayton Justice Court Statistics Report

9. Appointed Official’s Report
9.a
For Report Only:
A report from the Lyon County Community Development Department providing an update on current projects, as well as statistical data related to building permits and planning applications for the months of May and June. (Community Development Director, Gavin Henderson)

10. Advisory Board Reports

11. Consent Agenda
Action Will be Taken on All Items
All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine, and may be acted upon by the Board of County Commissioners with one action, and without an extensive hearing. 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.
11.a
For Possible Action:
Review and accept claims and financial reports.
11.b
For Possible Action:
Review and accept travel claims.
11.c
For Possible Action:
Approve the changes on Assessor’s tax roll due to correction in assessments and review of tax roll changes.
11.d
For Possible Action:
Approve the June 18, 2026 minutes.
11.e
For Possible Action:
Accept a grant award amendment #2 to adjust the funding amount to the FY26 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) award from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $70,475 to bring the total award amount to $130,107.
11.f
For Possible Action:
Accept a grant award no cost extension to August 31, 2027 from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, for FY27 in the amount of $411,000, to provide respite services for older adults and to ensure all funds are fully expended.
11.g
For Possible Action:
Accept Community Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) Notice of Subgrant Award FY27 from the State of Nevada, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services, in the amount of $119,234, to continue providing child abuse and neglect prevention services to families in Lyon County
11.h
For Possible Action:
For Possible Action: Accept a grant amendment to adjust the funding allocations of the FY26 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) grant from the Nevada Office of the Attorney General.
11.i
For Possible Action:
For Possible Action: To approve a request by Great Basin Gas Transmission Company for a temporary construction easement on three Lyon County-owned parcels for a term of 30 months, located at 3090, 3100, and 3120 W. Highway 50, Silver Springs, Nevada (APNs 018-362-01, 018-362-02, and 018-36203) PLZ-2026-028.
11.j
For Possible Action:
For Possible Action: Approve the Forensic Support Service Agreement between the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. The agreement establishes a fee-for-service billing structure for forensic services, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in accordance with the attached fee schedule (Exhibit B).
Regular Agenda
(Action will be taken on all items unless otherwise noted)
Recess to convene as Board of Health

12. Public Participation
No action will be taken on any item until it is properly agendized.
It is anticipated that public participation will be held at this time, though it may be returned to at any time during the agenda. Citizens wishing to speak during public participation are asked to state their name for the record and will be limited to 3 minutes. The Board will conduct public comment after discussion of each agenda action item, but before the Board takes any action.

13. Time Certain at 9:00 AM:
Call to Order, Roll Call and Opening Comments given by Dr. Robin Titus, Lyon County Health Officer

14. Regular Agenda
14.a
For Possible Action:
Presentation on the Northern Regional Behavioral Health Policy Board’s 2027 Legislative sessions Bill Draft Request concept and next steps. (Northern Nevada 3Behavioral Health Coordinator, Madalyn Larson)
14.b
For Presentation Only:
Presentation on the current projects awarded through the Rural Health Transformation funding in Lyon County. (Toni Inserra, South Lyon Medical Center; Vanessa Stuart, Silver Springs Stagecoach Hospital District; Wendy Madson, Healthy Communities Coalition)
14.c
For Presentation Only:
For Presentation Only: Presentation on the Rural Continuum of Care, its purpose and funding mechanisms in comparison to the Northern and Southern Continuums of Care. (Lyon County Director of Human Services, Shayla Holmes)
14.d
For Presentation Only:
For Presentation and Possible Action: Adoption of the 2026 Lyon County Behavioral Health Plan and Opioid Use and Misuse Community Needs Assessment. (Lyon County Director of Human Services, Shayla Holmes)

15. Public Participation
No action will be taken on any item until it is properly agendized.
It is anticipated that public participation will be held at this time, though it may be returned to at any time during the agenda. Citizens wishing to speak during public participation are asked to state their name for the record and will be limited to 3 minutes. The Board will conduct public comment after discussion of each agenda action item, but before the Board takes any action.
Adjourn to reconvene as the Lyon County Board of County Commissioners

16. Public Hearing on Planning Items
16.a
For Possible Action:
To approve the request by NV Energy for a Conditional Use Permit for three 345kV transmission lines. The lines extend from the Walker River Substation in Mason Valley to south of U.S. Highway 50 in Dayton, the General Land Use Area – North, Mason Valley, Silver Springs, and Stagecoach, with a combined total length of approximately 103 miles. The project affects portions of twenty-six (26) parcels (APNs 014-051-02; 014-061-02; 014-091-02, -03, -20, -21, -22, -23; 014-10101; 015-451-12; 015-451-26, -27, -28, -29; 015-511-03; 015-521-19; 015-531-20; 015-551-04; 015-68101; 015-691-01; 015-701-03; 015-711-04; 016-021-24, -26, -28; and 016-023-07); PLZ-2026-024 (Senior Planner Lisa Nash)
16.b
For Possible Action:
To approve the request from the Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley for a Conditional Use Permit to construct and operate a 13,660 square foot teen center and childcare center and a 14,130 square foot gymnasium on land subject to Rural Residential, 5-acre minimum (RR-5) zoning located in Silver Springs at 4035 W Spruce Avenue on a 3.85-acre parcel (APN 018-481-08); PLZ-2026-036 (Senior Planner Louis Cariola).

17. Sheriff
17.a
For Possible Action:
Approve a Grant Award from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Assistance, Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Formula Grant, in the amount of $322,317 and allow Sheriff Brad Pope to sign the Notice of Subaward.

18. Commission Appointments
18.a
For Possible Action:
Appoint up to one member to the Smith Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors with a term expiring December 31, 2026 per NRS 474.145. (County Manager, Andrew Haskin)
18.b
For Possible Action:
Appoint up to 2 members to the Planning Commission with one term expiring December 31, 2026 and one term expiring December 31, 2028. (County Manager, Andrew Haskin)

19. Human Services
19.a
For Possible Action:
Accept a grant award from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Assistance, for the FY27 BYRNE State Crisis Intervention Program Formula Grant (SCIP), in the amount of $360,572. (Human Services Director, Shayla Holmes)

20. Facilities
20.a
For Possible Action:
Accept the donation of two sculptures to the Silver City Park from the Silver City Preservation Society and approve the use up to $4,000 of Park Construction Tax for the installation in a location to be determined by the County. (Facilities Director, Doug Homestead)

21. Human Resources
21.a
For Possible Action:
Approve the Management Pay Plan for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028. (Human Resources Director, Ben Evans)
21.b
For Possible Action:
Accept a reimbursement grant in the amount of $4,256 from POOL/PACT for HR Personnel to attend an administrative workplace investigation training and certification conference. (Human Resources Director, Ben Evans)

22. Human Resources
22.a
For Possible Action:
Approve an election to receive a payment for Forest Service Payments to States or Secure Rural Schools starting in Federal Fiscal Year 2026 and elect a distribution allocation of 15 to 20 percent of federal Secure Rural Schools Funding to Title II and/or Title III funding. (Comptroller, Josh Foli)

23. Emergency Management
23.a
For Possible Action:
For Possible Action: Approve a resolution declaring an emergency for Lyon County due to flooding and mudslides. (Emergency Management and Government Affairs Director, Taylor Allison)

24. Government Affairs
24.a
For Possible Action:
To discuss and provide direction to the County Manager in regards to developing a Bill Draft Resolution (BDR) for the 2027 Legislature, which may include: discussion on possible topics for a BDR; direction to staff to research and come back with information related to a possible BDR; and input from the public on possible topics for a BDR. The Board may direct staff to prepare a resolution and bring back to the Board for further consideration. (Emergency Management and Government Affairs Director, Taylor Allison)

25. Utilities
25.a
For Possible Action:
Approve a contract with AtkinsRealis in an amount not to exceed $191,000 for the preparation of bid documents; assistance with project bidding and contractor selection; construction administration and management services; and evaluation of the liner condition, including recommendations for liner rehabilitation, for the Silver Springs GID Wastewater Plant Sludge Pond 2 Cleaning Project. (Utilities Director, Sean Sinclair)
25.b
For Possible Action:
Approve a contract with Lumos & Associates in an amount not to exceed $45,700 for the preparation of bid documents; contractor bid solicitation and selection; and construction management and inspection services for the Lift Station 1 Coating Project. (Utilities Director, Sean Sinclair)

26. Public Participation
No action will be taken on any item until it is properly agendized.
It is anticipated that public participation will be held at this time, though it may be returned to at any time during the agenda. Citizens wishing to speak during public participation are asked to state their name for the record and will be 6limited to 3 minutes. The Board will conduct public comment after discussion of each agenda action item, but before the Board takes any action.

27. Utilities
27.a
For Possible Action:
To discuss and provide direction to the County Manager in regards to developing a Bill Draft Resolution (BDR) for the 2027 Legislature, which may include: discussion on possible topics for a BDR; direction to staff to research and come back with information related to a possible BDR; and input from the public on possible topics for a BDR. The Board may direct staff to prepare a resolution and bring back to the Board for further consideration. (Emergency Management and Government Affairs Director, Taylor Allison)

28. Public Participation
No action will be taken on any item until it is properly agendized.
It is anticipated that public participation will be held at this time, though it may be returned to at any time during the agenda. Citizens wishing to speak during public participation are asked to state their name for the record and will be 6limited to 3 minutes. The Board will conduct public comment after discussion of each agenda action item, but before the Board takes any action.

29. Agenda Requests
Administrative Policies and Procedures 1.05, A Commission Member or elected/appointed department head may request an item be considered on a future agenda either by making an oral request at a County Commission meeting or submitting the request in writing to the County Manager at least 30 days prior to the meeting for which the item is requested to be placed on the agenda.

30. Commissioner Comments

31. Public Participation
No action will be taken on any item until it is properly agendized.
It is anticipated that public participation will be held at this time, though it may be returned to at any time during the agenda. Citizens wishing to speak during public participation are asked to state their name for the record and will be 6limited to 3 minutes. The Board will conduct public comment after discussion of each agenda action item, but before the Board takes any action.

32. Adjourn

33. Closed Session
Pursuant to NRS 241.015(3)(b)(2)
To receive information from the District Attorney or counsel regarding potential or existing litigation involving a matter over which the Board has supervision, control, jurisdiction or advisory power, and to deliberate toward a decision on the matter, and pursuant to NRS 288.220, to receive a report on the status of ongoing labor negotiations; and direct staff accordingly.
