Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Pursuant to NRS 241 this time is devoted to comments by the general public, if any, and discussion of those comments. 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 successive agenda and identified to be an action item.

Informational presentation by Krystal Nevada of United Readers, an AmeriCorps program that provides mentoring to strengthen students' literacy and math skills and improve third-grade reading and math scores. The presentation will highlight the program's launch in three Elko County schools last year and its expansion to nine schools following its initial success.

Presentation and update from Rusty Bahr, CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elko, regarding progress on the Boys and Girls Clubs Events Center.

Discussion and consideration of a 30' wide Roadway Dedication of Maple Avenue.

LOCATION: APN 006-34D-002. A 30' wide Maple Avenue dedication located in the SW1/4, Section 13, Township 37 North, Range 56 East, M.D.B.&M., Elko County, State of Nevada. This parcel is adjacent to Ruby View Ranchos Unit 3 & Unit 4, North of Ryndon. OWNER: Richard & Kara Shannon

Discussion and consideration of a Grant of Easement between Michael & Ruth Griffith and County of Elko for a School Bus Stop.

LOCATION: APN 006-29A-001, located in NE1/4NE1/4 of Section 18, Township 32 North, Range 56 East, M.D.B.&M., Elko County, State of Nevada. A strip of land seventy (70') feet in width and seventy (70') feet in length. Parcel being located in Sun Valley Estates, Blk. A, Lot 1A, South Fork Area. OWNER: Michael & Ruth Griffith

Discussion and consideration to approve the 2026-27 Assessment Roll Log Report from the Assessor's Office required pursuant to NRS 361.310, identifying all changes made to the assessment during the reopening period for the taxable year.

Discussion and consideration to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Elko County and Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) for cooperation on winter road operations effective November 1, 2026. The MOU authorizes the Elko County Roads Department to assist with snow removal and application of NDOT-provided salt/sand mixture on State Routes and U.S. Highway 93 while County personnel travel to and from County facilities, using existing County staff and equipment coordinating with NDOT District III.

Discussion and consideration to approve the revised Elko County Road Department Snow Removal Policy.

Discussion and consideration of Change Orders Nos. 1-3 with Great Basin Engineering and Contractors for the Lamoille Canyon MSE Wall Project (PWP-EL-2025-421) totaling $76,387.93, increasing the contract amount from $869,212.18 to $945,600.11.

The change orders include $28,228.46 for increased retaining wall material costs during the design and approval period, $38,792.97 for additional rock excavation, and $9,366.50 for 25 additional linear feet of guardrail and alignment adjustments to improve roadway safety. Including these change orders, the project remains within the funding authorized by the U.S. Forest Service, with no fiscal impact to Elko County

Report of activities related to the operations of the Elko County Juvenile Department.

Discussion and consideration to allow Elko County Juvenile Detention Center (EJDC) to apply for the Nevada Department of Public Safety (NV DPS) Office of Criminal Justice Assistance (OCJA) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funding opportunity for a full-body security scanner in the amount of $191,750.

EJDC proposes the acquisition and implementation of a full-body security scanner to improve the safety and security of detained youth and staff while reducing reliance on invasive unclothed searches. Three quotes were requested with two vendors responding. No matching funds are required.

Discussion and consideration to approve the capital purchase of a controlled electronic entry system upgrade in the amount of $40,000. Funds for this purchase were included in the Fiscal Year 2027 capital budget.

Discussion and consideration to approve Change Order Request No. 4 from KAP Mechanical Services LLC for the Spring Creek Fire Station Remodel and Repair Project, PWP EL-2026-357, in the amount of $49,331.67 and a ten calendar day extension. The change order includes structural framing and ledger modifications, installation of a two-hour fire-rated wall assembly and related drywall and painting.

Project costs exceeding the approved capital budget will be funding through the Elko County Fire District's allocation of Infrastructure Tax Plan funds.

Discussion and consideration to approve Resolution No. 2026-33, establishing a billing and payment policy between Elko County Ambulance Service and Elko County Social Services for ambulance transports originating at the Elko County Jail for persons under arrest and held within the Jail system. The policy establishes reimbursement rates inclusive of mileage, prohibits separate mileage charges, provides for annual rate adjustments, and establishes procedures for insurance billing and payment by Social Services.

Discussion and consideration to approve the purchase of two new non-CDL transit buses to