Catherine M. Bakaric

The meeting agenda includes the election of a new chairman for the commission board. Additionally, the commission will discuss and potentially approve tentative budgets for the fiscal year 2027, covering the County and City Regional Transportation Commission budgets, as well as the County and City Public Transit budgets.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on updates regarding various county projects and the Greenlink North Transmission Project. Key action items involve legal strategies to challenge the Pine Valley Water Supply Project, including the filing of administrative appeals and representation agreements. The agenda covers the recruitment process for a new Golf Course Director, including salary ranges and employment offers. Further business includes authorizing attendance at the Nevada State Fair, administrative reorganizations within the District Court and Clerk's office, and the ratification of personnel assignments to assist the Finance Department. Additionally, the commission will consider appointments to the Local Emergency Planning Committee and the proclamation of Donate Life Month.

The meeting agenda includes the ratification of payments for various bills, including to Bath Lumber. The board will consider accepting an engagement letter from Squire & Company for auditing services for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, a preliminary review of the budget for the next fiscal year is scheduled. A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to discussing and potentially awarding numerous grants to various local organizations, including the Great Basin Pyrotechnics, Ely Lions Club, White Pine Main Street Association, Steptoe Valley Trap, Skeet & Target Inc., White Pine Public Museum, White Pine Horse Races, Ely Shoshone Tribe, White Pine Junior Livestock Committee, Christian Motorcyclists Association, White Pine Productions, White Pine JHS/HS Rodeo Club, Ely Outdoor Enthusiasts, White Pine BMX LLC, NUTLUG, Lund Rodeo Association, White Pine Corral Association, Nevada Northern Railway Foundation, and the Ely Renaissance Society. The meeting will also include reports from the Executive Director and the Marketing Manager.

The Commission discussed and approved re-advertising for the Golf Course Director position. They accepted an offer for the purchase of county-owned property at 27 Connors Court. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the SNPLMA Duck Pond Project, resulting in the award of a construction contract to Reck Brothers, LLC. Additionally, the Commission considered, but did not move to approve, the termination of the SNPLMA WP14 project.

The board addressed public concerns regarding law enforcement during mountain lion hunting seasons. Key discussion items included the nomination and election of the board chair and co-chair, and detailed pre-budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year in coordination with the county finance department to clarify budgeting processes and fund management. The board also reviewed various reports, including predator management plans, wildlife capture efforts, and committee updates. Furthermore, the board voted to support numerous commission regulations concerning hunting seasons, tag allocations, and permit revisions for various wildlife species.