On the agenda: meeting — data center (Oct 14)

Paula Carson, Commission Chairman
Tim Pauley, Commission Vice Chairman
Hank Vogler, Commissioner
Pat Robison, Commissioner
Jose Noriega, Commissioner

801 Clark Street, Suite 4
Ely, Nevada 89301
(775) 293-6509

Nichole Stephey, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board

[email protected]

White Pine County
Board of County Commissioners
JOINT WHITE PINE COUNTY COMMISSION, FIRE
COMMISSION, ROAD COMMISSION & LIQUOR BOARD
MEETING AGENDA

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DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
9:00 a.m.
White Pine County Library Conference Room
950 Campton Street, Ely, Nevada

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*ASTERISK (*) DENOTES POSSIBLE ACTION ITEM
Note: All times are approximate except for bid openings, public hearings, and items agendized for a specific
time. Items may be taken out of order. The Commission(s) may combine two or more agenda items for
consideration, remove an item from the agenda, defer or decline to discuss or take action on an item at any
time. Action may be taken on all items unless otherwise indicated. Sponsorship of an item by a Commissioner
does not necessarily indicate support for the item. The Commission(s) may take recesses as needed, including
a lunch recess at approximately 12:00 p.m.

Public Comment: Public comments will be taken during this meeting for matters both on and off the agenda
that are within the jurisdiction of the Commission(s). Public comments will be limited to three (3) minutes
per person. The Commission(s) reserves the right to reduce the time per speaker or limit the total time
allowed for public comment. The public is also invited to submit written comments, which may be entered
into the record but need not be read into the record. Since responses or discussions of public comments by
Commissioners could be considered deliberation without proper notice to the public, Commissioners may
choose not to respond to public comments or may choose to provide a limited response in order to correct
factual inaccuracies.
ATTENTION: Members of the public are requested to silence electronic devices and refrain from conduct
that disrupts the meeting. The Commission Chair may take reasonable measures to maintain order.

9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE/SILENT INVOCATION
PUBLIC COMMENT: A period devoted to comments by the general public that is

intended to allow members of the public to present information and viewpoints. The
Commission(s) may impose reasonable restrictions on the time, place, and manner of public
comment to ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting. The Commission(s) may restrict conduct that

is willfully disruptive, including conduct that materially interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting
or the ability of others to be heard. The Commission Chair may reasonably limit unduly repetitious
comments and comments that are not within the jurisdiction of the Commission(s). All comments are to be
directed to the Commission(s) as a whole. The Chair may order the removal of a person from the meeting

if the person’s conduct is willfully disruptive and interferes with the orderly conduct or safety of the
meeting. A warning may be provided prior to removal when practicable. Certain conduct that disrupts a
public meeting may constitute a violation of Nevada law, including provisions of NRS Chapter 203. In
accordance with NRS Chapter 241, no action may be taken upon a matter raised under public comment
unless the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action may be
taken.

1.UPDATES FROM COMMISSIONERS
A.

Discussion/Information Only: Reports from Commissioners

2. NOTICE OF TIMED AGENDA ITEMS
A. 9:15 A.M. NATURAL RESOURCES

1. Discussion/Information only: Regarding the White Pine County Natural
Resources, Public Lands and Water Issues Tracking List. Jeremy Drew,
Principal Resource Specialist

*2. Discussion/For Possible Action: Review and Approval of the RCI Proposed
2026-27 Master Services Agreement Addendum 1 and Task order Addendum
8 related to Water Plan Update. Jeremy Drew, Principal Resource Specialist

B. 9:30 A.M. FIRE COMMISSION

1. Discussion/Update: on Fire District Progress. Courtland Hall, White Pine
County Fire Chief & Pat Stork, Ely Fire Chief

C. 9:45 A.M. ROAD COMMISSION

*1. Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of a Road Maintenance Agreement
between Mt. Hamilton, LLC and White Pine County for a 10-mile section of
County Road 5 in Newark Valley, or what is also known as Green Springs
Road. Presented bv Emery Crump and Duane Bays. Sponsored by Steve
Campbell, Road Superintendent

*2. Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of template for future Road
Maintenance Agreement, presented by Commissioners Tim Pauley & Paula
Carson, and Road Superintendent Steve Campbell

D. 10:00 A.M. LIQUOR BOARD

*1. Discussion/For Possible Action: Ratification of three liquor licenses issued to
Terrill Trask. One for August 29, 2026, one for September 4, 2026 through
September 6, 2026, and one for September 25th, 2026 through September 27th,
2026. Events were held at the White Pine County Golf Course for golf
tournaments. Sheriff Scott Henriod

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*2.

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of a business liquor license.
Applicant is Perigo Corner Market LLC/aka The 19th Hole by JT’s.
Applicant is Terrill and Jessica Trask. Sheriff Scott Henriod

*3. Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of the August 12, 2026 Liquor
Board Minutes
*4. Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of the September 9, 2026 Liquor
Board Minutes

3. ITEMS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS AND
DEPARTMENT HEADS
A. COUNTY COMMISSION
1. Paula Carson, Chair
*a)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval for a lease for .069 acres at
Yelland Field to the U.S. Government for annual rent of $960 paid at
the rate of $80/month, beginning 10/01/2026 until 09/30/2034

2. Jose Noriega, Commissioner
a)

Discussion Only: Review of the White Pine County Pay study and
workforce planning

*b)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval for Commissioner Jose
Noriga to coordinate with the Building Department and the City of Ely
to develop a committee that would work with a contractor to develop
a Master Plan for White Pine County and the City of Ely to update
zoning and establish sideboards for development that would include
but not be limited to renewable energy development, data centers, and
other development

*c)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval to move forward to update
the Regional Planning Commission MOU and White Pine County
Ordinance

*d)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of a plan for the
Commission to move forward with Serious/Significant Public
Nuisance complaints within the County

3. Pat Robison, Commissioner
*a)

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Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval to move the Golf Advisory
Board meetings back to the Golf Course Clubhouse

B. ELECTED OFFICIALS

1. Catherine Bakaric, Treasurer
a)

Discussion/Update: regarding the Treasurer’s monthly report for
August FY27

2. Burton Hilton, Assessor
*a)

Discussion/For Possible Action: acknowledgement of receipt of the Log
Roll of Changes to the 2026-27 Secured Tax Roll per NRS 361.310(4)

*b)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval for White Pine County to
pay the delinquent taxes for APN 004-171-06, a shed parcel at the north
end of McGill, in the amount of $232.13 and direct the White Pine
County Treasurer and Assessor to transfer said property from the
Treasurer Trustee to White Pine County under NRS 361.603 using
Economic Development Fund 316-150-52915-000

3. Nichole Stephey, County Clerk
*a)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval to select for a candidate for
the vacant seat on the McGill Town Council
• Russell Pantello Jr.
• Bruce Carl Brunson

*b)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of the minutes from the
August 26, 2026, Joint White Pine County Commission & Road
Commission Meeting

*c)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of the minutes from
September 9, 2026, Joint White Pine County Commission, Fire
Commission, & Liquor Board Meeting

C. DEPARTMENT HEADS

1. Mathias Rieske, Emergency Management Director
*a)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of a contract with Arc Dome
Strategies for the revision of the Evacuation Plan, not to exceed
$19,000, to be funded with EMPG grant funds with no match required

2. Lori Romero, Library Director/Senior Program Administrator
*a)

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Discussion/For Possible Action: Acceptance of the E.L. Cord
Foundation Grant in the Amount of $15,000 for Improvement to ADA
Accessibility at the County Library

*b)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Acceptance of the Aging and Disability
Services Division Grant in the Amount of $58,356.64 for Homebound
Meals with a $8,753 Match that will come from the Taxes the Senior
Center receives

*c)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Acceptance of the Aging and Disability
Services Division Grant in the amount of $32,387.44 for Congregate
Meals with a $4,858 Match that will come from the taxes the Senior
Center receives

3. Alicia Berkbigler, Finance Director/Comptroller

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*a)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Revisit and Approval of monthly
financial reports for White Pine County for June 2026

*b)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Revisit and Approval of monthly
financial reports for White Pine County Fire District for June 2026

*c)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Revisit and Approval of monthly
expense report generated from Accounts Payable payments made to
vendors for June 2026

*d)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of monthly expense report
generated from Accounts Payable payments to Sumrall Construction
for June 2026

*e)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of monthly expense report
generated from Accounts Payable payments made to Sutton Law for
June 2026

*f)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of monthly financial reports
for White Pine County for July 2026

*g)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of monthly financial reports
for White Pine County Fire District for July 2026

*h)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of monthly expense report
generated from Accounts Payable payments made to vendors for July
2026

*i)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of monthly financial reports
for White Pine County for August 2026

*j)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of monthly financial reports
for White Pine County Fire District for August 2026

*k)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of monthly expense report
generated from Accounts Payable payments made to vendors for
August 2026

*l)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of Elected Official Payroll
(July & August 2026)

*m)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of budget transfers within
and between functions or programs within a fund that do not increase
the total appropriation of the fund or adjust for approved
grants/agency funds for White Pine County for July and August 2026

*n)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval to remove McKinzie Hilton
and Ross Smillie as signatories for both the Payroll and the Accounts
Payable processes

*o)

Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval to Convene a Public Hearing
on the Continuation or Termination of the Baker Multi-Use Trail
Project

PUBLIC COMMENT:

A period devoted to comments by the general public that is
intended to allow members of the public to present information and viewpoints. The
Commission(s) may impose reasonable restrictions on the time, place, and manner of public
comment to ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting. The Commission(s) may restrict conduct that

is willfully disruptive, including conduct that materially interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting
or the ability of others to be heard. The Commission Chair may reasonably limit unduly repetitious
comments and comments that are not within the jurisdiction of the Commission(s). All comments are to be
directed to the Commission(s) as a whole. The Chair may order the removal of a person from the meeting
if the person’s conduct is willfully disruptive and interferes with the orderly conduct or safety of the
meeting. A warning may be provided prior to removal when practicable. Certain conduct that disrupts a
public meeting may constitute a violation of Nevada law, including provisions of NRS Chapter 203. In
accordance with NRS Chapter 241, no action may be taken upon a matter raised under public comment
unless the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action may be
taken.

County Commission

* Adjournment

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 Clerk of the Board of Commissioners at 801 Clark
Street, Suite 4, Ely, Nevada 89301; or by calling 775-293-6509 at least two (2) days in advance.

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Affidavit:
I, Mackenzie Cavender, did on the 8th day of October 2026 by 5:00 p.m. cause to be posted
(5) five notices of the Joint White Pine County Commission, Fire Commission, Road
Commission & Liquor Board Meeting Agenda in the County of White Pine, to-wit: At the
Historic Courthouse at 801 Clark Street, the Justice Center at 1786 Great Basin Boulevard,
at the Public Safety Building, the White Pine County Library, and at the Post Office. The
meeting notice is also posted to the White Pine County website at http://whitepinecounty.net
and on the State of Nevada Public Notices website at http://notice.nv.gov. An additional copy
of the Agenda along with supporting material, if any, are on display and available near the
front counter of the White Pine County Clerk’s Office at 801 Clark Street, Suite 4, Ely, NV
89301.

Mackemzie Cavender

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