Lyon County Board of County Commissioners
Thursday,
July 2, 2026
9:00 AM
Lyon County Administrative Complex
27 S. Main Street Yerington, NV 89447
By Item 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 – 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.
NOTE: This meeting may break between 11:30 – 1:30 for lunch.
Item 1
Roll Call
Item 2
Invocation
None
Item 3
Pledge of Allegiance
Item 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 be 1limited to 3 minutes. The Board will conduct public comment after discussion of each agenda action item, but before the Board takes any action.
Item 5
For Possible Action
Review and adoption of agenda
Passed 5-0
Item 6
Time Certain
6a
Time Certain: 9:00 AM
For Possible Action:
Public Hearing – Bill 26-03
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.
North Lyon Power GID Creation Ordinance
Passed 5-0
6b
Time Certain: 10:00 AM
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
6c
Time Certain: 10:15 AM
For Presentation Only:
Presentation from Chantae Lessard of Hudbay Minerals Inc. with an update on the Mason Project.
Item 7
Commissioners / County Manager reports
Item 8
Elected Official’s reports
8a
For Presentation Only:
Dayton Justice Court Statistics Report
May 2026 – Criminal and Civil Statistics
No report
Item 9
Elected Official’s reports
9a
For Presentation Only:
Appointed Official’s Report
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)
No report
Item 10
Advisory Board Reports
Item 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.
Passed 5-0
11a
11b
11c
For Possible Action:
Approve the changes on Assessor’s tax roll due to correction in assessments and review of tax roll changes
Secured Factual Corrections
11d
11e
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
FY26 Community Service Block Grant Notice of Subaward Amendment 2
11f
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.
11g
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
FY27 Community Based Child Abuse Prevention Notice of Subward
11h
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.
11i
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.
11j
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
Item 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.
Item 13
Call to Order, Roll Call and Opening Comments
given by Dr. Robin Titus, Lyon County Health Officer
Item 14
Regular Agenda
14a
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)
No action
14b
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)
14c
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)
14d
For Presentation Only:
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)
Adjourn to reconvene as the Lyon County Board of County Commissioners
Item 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.
Item 16
Public Hearing on Planning Items
16a
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)
Stagecoach Letter of Transmittal
Silver Springs Letter of Transmittal
Passed 5-0
16b
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).
Passed 5-0
Item 17
Sheriff
17a
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.
SCIP Award Conditions-Assurances – Copy
Passed 5-0
Item 18
Commission Appointments
18a
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)
Smith Valley Fire Protection District Board 6.8.26 Draft Minutes
Gretchen Montgomery, Application
Passed 5-0
18b
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)
Tina Mudd, Application (Yerington)
Tessa Garvin, Application (Fernley)
Ryan Coons, Application (Dayton)
Jim DeChambeau, Application (Yerington)
Eric Nelson, Application (Silver Springs)
Michael Irvin, Application (Silver Springs)
Michael Irvin 4-1
Jim Davis 3-2
*Note: Additional discussion after vote
Item 19
Human Services
19a
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)
SFY27 SCIP Notice of Grant Award
SFY27 SCIP Award Conditions-Assurances
Passed 5-0
Item 20
Facilities
20a
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)
CLC Transmittal 20260610 Silver City Park Sculptures
Passed 5-0
20b
For Possible Action:
Approve the use of $5,000 from Park Construction Tax for the materials needed to close in the generator shed at the Dressler Park arena.
(Facilities Director, Doug Homestead)
Passed 5-0
20c
For Possible Action:
Approve a request to spend up to $5,000 from Park Construction Tax on purchasing commercial picnic tables for Dressler Park
(Facilities Director, Doug Homestead)
Passed 5-0
Item 21
Human Resources
21a
For Possible Action:
Approve the Management Pay Plan for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028.
(Human Resources Director, Ben Evans)
Management Pay Plan Fiscal Year 2027 and 2028
Passed 5-0
21b
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)
APPROVAL Educational Grant Application Notification 0453-RME-2026
Passed 5-0
Item 22
Human Resources
22a
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)
2026 ASR Election Instructions
Title Allocation Report Nevada
Passed 5-0
Item 23
Human Resources
23a
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)
Emergency Declaration Resolution
Passed 5-0
Item 24
Government Affairs
24a
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)
Emergency Declaration Resolution
No action
Item 25
Government Affairs
25a
For Possible Action:
Approve a contract with DOWL, LLC in an amount not to exceed $49,000 to provide on-call professional engineering and surveying services in support of the Utilities Department.
Services may include assistance with water systems, sewer and effluent disposal systems, and other related projects and tasks as authorized in writing by the Utilities Department.
(Utilities Director, Sean Sinclair)
Passed 5-0
25b
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)
LCUD LS1 Coating Asst -Agreement
Passed 5-0
Item 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 limited to 3 minutes.
The Board will conduct public comment after discussion of each agenda action item, but before the Board takes any action.
Item 27
Utilities
27a
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)
SSGID Sludge Pond Solids Removal Project Agreement
Passed 5-0
Item 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 limited to 3 minutes.
The Board will conduct public comment after discussion of each agenda action item, but before the Board takes any action.
Item 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.
Item 30
Commissioner Comments
Item 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 limited to 3 minutes.
The Board will conduct public comment after discussion of each agenda action item, but before the Board takes any action.
Item 32
Adjourn
Item 33
Closed Session
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.
Pursuant to NRS 241.020, the agenda has been posted at the following locations: Lyon County Administrative Complex (27 S. Main Street, Yerington, NV), the Lyon County Website: https://www.lyon2county.org, and the State Website: https://notice.nv.gov.
Supporting documentation for the items on the agenda is available to members of the public at the County Manager’s Office (27 S. Main Street, Yerington, NV), by phone (775)463-6531, or by email requests to countyclerks@lyon-county.org.
Lyon County recognizes the needs and civil rights of all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status, or national origin. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).
Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternate means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and T) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found on-line at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690-7442; or Email: program.intake@usda.gov T.D.D. services available through 463-2301 or 463-6620 or 911 (emergency services) notice to persons with disabilities: members of the public who are disabled and require special assistance or accommodations at the meeting are requested to notify the Commissioners’/Manager’s office in writing at 27 S. Main Street, Yerington, NV 89447, or by calling (775) 463-6531 at least 24 hours in advance.
Lyon County is an equal opportunity provider.
