Mike Cracraft

The board meeting agenda includes an update on the Robinson Nevada Mining Company developments and water mitigation efforts. There is a proposal to waive past-due utility fee penalties for a specific property owner. Additionally, the meeting will feature reports from various city departments, including Public Works, the Water and Landfill divisions, the City Clerk, City Attorney, and City Engineer, along with updates on liens and lien releases.

The council meeting agenda includes departmental reports from the Fire Chief, Police Chief, Municipal Court Judge, City Attorney, City Clerk, Treasurer, HR Director, Public Works, Water Operator, Engineer, and Building Official. Key business items involve the approval to remove past due utility fee penalties, acceptance of a Nevada Department of Wildlife subgrant for the Steptoe Valley Trap, Skeet & Target Club Hunter Education Building, an update on federal and state funding efforts, and awarding a construction bid for the Cemetery Curb and Gutter Project. Furthermore, the council will consider an intergovernmental agreement for payments in lieu of taxes with White Pine County, an amendment to a lease agreement with Verizon Wireless, and the potential reinstatement of a business license for Club Rio following a review of their compliance plan.

The meeting includes an agenda for the Ely City Council and a session of the Ely Gaming Licensing Board. Key topics include public comments on agenda items and broader city matters, a discussion and possible action regarding the approval of a gaming license for William Hill Nevada, and an executive session for personnel matters.

The council meeting covered various administrative, fiscal, and community-related items. Key discussions included the approval of commercial grant applications for local properties, the awarding of a bid for the Morley Avenue Water Upgrade Project, and the acceptance of the Municipal Water Department Asset Management Plan. The agenda also featured a budget work session for the fiscal year 2027, the approval of resolutions concerning the donation of a parcel for safe housing, mural placement, and fire department stipend rates. Additionally, the council addressed a settlement agreement with the Nevada Northern Railway Foundation and the state, and authorized a medical director services contract for the volunteer fire department.

The council meeting addressed various department reports and licensing matters, including the approval of a liquor license and a gaming license. The Tree Board presented recommendations regarding tree species for landscaping projects and a proclamation for Arbor Day. New business items included the approval of an interlocal agreement for police protection, the selection of a substitute municipal judge, determination of compensation for pro tempore judges, and authorization to release a Request for Proposals for a conflict prosecutor.