Humboldt County Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT:

General public comment is designated for discussion only. The public has the opportunity to address the Commission on any matter not appearing on this agenda; however, no action may be taken on a matter raised until the matter itself has been specifically included on the agenda as an item upon which action may be taken. Additionally, public comment may be heard in reference to any item listed on the Agenda. Persons are invited to submit comments in writing and/or attend and make comments on any agenda item at the Commission meeting. All public comment may be limited to three (3) minutes per person, at the discretion of the Commission.

APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES FOR HUMBOLDT COUNTY FOR OCTOBER 5, 2026 THROUGH OCTOBER 19, 2026 (POSSIBLE ACTION)

BOREALIS GOLD: PRESENTATION REGARDING THE SANDMAN PROJECT (INFORMATION ONLY)

Representatives from Borealis Gold will update the Commissioners regarding the Sandman Project. Information only.

JINDALEE LITHIUM PRESENTATION REGARDING LITHIUM PROJECTS (INFORMATION ONLY)

Representatives from Jindalee Lithium will update the Commissioners regarding lithium projects near the Nevada/Oregon border. Information only.

Assessor

Staff Report - Contract with Pro-West & Associates.pdf HumboldtCountyNV_20BSH_Scope10052026.pdf GIS Professional Services_Block Support_Pro-West_2026.pdf

COMPTROLLER: FINANCIAL REPORT (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)

Humboldt County Comptroller's Office will provide an overview of current conditions with respect to Humboldt County revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Information Only.

Treasurer

Treasurer - Specialy Courts Coordinator.pdf

Consideration, discussion and possible approval to purchase a new standby freezer from Wade Distributing in an amount not to exceed $23,000 for the Detention Center. Discussion and possible action.

Consideration, discussion and possible approval to enter into an agreement with Chemsearch FE for water treatment services in an amount not to exceed $4,133.76. Discussion and possible action.

Facility Operations

Fac. Ops. - Freezer.pdf Fac. Ops. - Water Treatment.pdf

Consideration, discussion and possible second reading to amend Humboldt County Code Chapter 5.04 "general business licenses" to ensure that all ordinances reflect the most current business license codes applicable to any businesses operating in Humboldt County, to update license application requirements, change the references from county clerk to the business license department as the correct department for handling said licenses, to address when license exemptions apply, to update when an investigation is required, to add other service options such as U.S. First Class Mail and electronic communications; and other matters properly related thereto. Discussion and possible action.

Consideration, discussion and possible second reading to amend Humboldt County Code Chapter 5.12 "Amusement, Entertainment and Recreation Licenses" to add 'escort service, entertainment by referral service, gambling game or device as identified in NRS 244.345, remove the reference to 'county clerk' and add reference to the 'business license department' as the correct department for obtaining said license; and other matters properly related thereto. Discussion and possible action.

Consideration, discussion and possible second reading to amend Humboldt County Code Chapter 5.16 "auctions and auctioneers" to clarify the licensing requirements, revise the unlawful acts section and remove the investigation section as well as change any references from county clerk to business license department and other matters properly related thereto. Discussion and possible action.

Consideration, discussion and possible second reading to amend Humboldt County Code Chapter 5.20 "charitable solicitations" to delete this chapter in its entirety to allow charitable solicitations to be exempt from local licensing requirements as set forth in chapter 5.04. Charitable solicitations must comply with State of Nevada registration and other state and federal laws. In addition, this chapter has not utilized since its inception in 1985; and other matters properly related thereto. Discussion and possible action.

Consideration, discussion and possible second reading to amend Humboldt County Code Chapter 5.36 "tent shows, circuses and outdoor festivals" to ensure that all ordinances are up to date and are consistent with the Nevada Revised Statutes and reflect the most current definitions and entities identified in Nevada laws and operating in Humboldt County, as well as properly identify the correct department handling said licenses; and other matters properly related thereto. Discussion and possible action.

Consideration, discussion and possible second reading to amend Humboldt County Code Chapter 5.48 "wholesale deliveries by vehicles" to change the reference to 'county clerk' to the 'business license department' as the correct department for obtaining said license; and other matters properly related thereto. Discussion and possible action.

Consideration, discussion and possible second reading to amend Humboldt County Code Chapter 5.50 "regulation and licensing of outdoor assemblies and festivals" to change the reference to 'county clerk' to the 'business license department' as the correct department for obtaining said license; to change the number of persons attending the assembly from 1000 or more to 500 or more; and other matters properly related thereto. Discussion and possible action.

Consideration, discussion and possible approval for a petition requesting the removal of Dorla Latham from the Board of Trustees of the Golconda General Improvement District pursuant to NRS 318.080(6), based upon cause shown. Following the hearing, the Board of County Commissioners may take action on the petition, including removal of the trustee, if the Board determines