Mineral County

This Water Conservation Plan, an update for 2025, provides a framework for evaluating and implementing water conservation strategies for the Hawthorne Water System. The plan addresses statutory requirements and focuses on improving data validity and verifying non-revenue water. Key strategies include public education and outreach, conservation methods, water system management, water efficiency standards, tiered rate structures, and drought contingency planning. The overarching goal is to ensure the efficient use of water resources and effective system operation, with the current plan extending through 2030.

The agenda details matters for the Board of Mineral County Commissioners, along with several associated boards including the Town Governing Boards for Hawthorne, Luning, Mina, and Walker Lake, Liquor Board, Gaming Board, Highway Commission, Health Board, Licensing Board, and the Licensing and Control Board for Houses of Prostitution. Key discussion items include review and possible action on Accounts Payable Vouchers, Credit Card Approval Form Requests, Capital Outlay Purchase Orders, and the Comptroller's Cash Report by Fund. Specific actions include consideration for approving a Special Liquor License for an event on February 27, 2026, and another for an event on August 8, 2026. The Board will also discuss utilizing $50,000.00 of Opioid Funds for Sheriff's Deputies' camera systems, reviewing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) between the Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) and the Mineral County Fire Department (MCFD), and receiving updates from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Time-specific items include conducting the annual Performance Evaluations for the Mineral County Public Guardian and the Fire Chief. A Public Hearing is scheduled for the adoption of Proposed Ordinance 280A, Bill 297, to abolish the Elected Office of Mineral County Constable. The agenda also includes adding special assessments to six properties requiring emergency abatement measures. The session includes planned Closed Sessions to discuss pending litigations with legal counsel and to review labor/bargaining unit contracts, followed by Open Sessions on the same topics.

The document contains the final budget for Walker Lake Town for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It includes a certification approved by the governing board, statistical data, estimated revenues and other resources, estimated expenditures and other financing, and details on the General Fund. The budget also covers full-time equivalent employees by function, assessed valuation, and tax rates.

The Board addressed various financial matters, including a transfer to cover a negative balance in the general fund. They discussed extending FMLA leave for a county employee but took no action. The Board approved sending flowers for District Court Judge James C. Shirley. They also approved a year-long Special Liquor License for the Recreation and Community Development Director and another for the Mineral County Rodeo. Additionally, they approved reimbursement for damages caused by a drone crash, funded by the District Attorney's budget. The appointment of Craig Reed as Pro Tempore for the Hawthorne Township Justice Court was approved, and the Board discussed investing funds with Western Alliance Bank. They also approved a Reversion to Acreage on a parcel and the payment of dues to the Nevada Association of Counties. Furthermore, they approved temporary continued payment for weekend bail hearing services. Updates were received from the Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Transportation. The Board approved a donation towards a fundraising event for Tyler Crystal and received updates from the Central Nevada Health District.