The council addressed various municipal items including public comments regarding local infrastructure, signage concerns, and property compliance. Key actions included the approval of Resolution 2026-09 establishing a new water per gallon fee for contractors, the approval of a special permit for a signage installation, and the award of the bid for the Orson Avenue Sidewalk Project. The council tabled the decision to award the bid for the Steptoe Valley Trap and Skeet Range Hunter Education Building pending value engineering. Additionally, a public hearing was conducted to review potential CDBG projects, focusing on the E 15th Street Waterline and City Hall ADA improvements.
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The board received an update from the Robinson Nevada Mining Company regarding dewatering and water mitigation activities. A resolution was passed to establish a new water per-gallon fee for contractors. The City Clerk reported on lien processing, while the City Engineer provided information on the upcoming County Golf Course irrigation well project. Public comments raised concerns regarding utility billing, infrastructure authorization, and previous city service requests.
Aug 27, 2026·Board meeting
Ely City Council Regular Meeting
The council received reports from various city departments, including updates on the Wastewater Treatment Plant project and ongoing GIS mapping efforts. Discussions included the establishment of historic districts on Aultman Street and the Nevada Northern Rail Way, as well as the implementation of a system to identify and register historic resources. The council appointed representatives to the Building Official Dispute Resolution Committee and approved the recruitment notice for the City Treasurer position. Additionally, the council authorized thank-you letters to multiple fire departments for their assistance with the Ward Fire and tabled the bid award for the Steptoe Valley Trap and Skeet Range Hunter Education Building Phase III project.
Aug 13, 2026·Board meeting
Ely Municipal Utilities Board Regular Meeting
The Board received an update from the Robinson Nevada Mining Company regarding ongoing mining activities, dewatering operations, and water mitigation efforts. New business included the approval of requests to remove past due utility fee penalties for two specific properties. Additionally, the City Engineer provided a status report on an EPA grant application and the Morley CDBG project. The meeting also addressed various public comments regarding utility billing consistency, property maintenance concerns, and infrastructure issues.
