Fallon City Council met on June 17 to consider multiple construction contracts for city improvements. Among the largest items is a professional services contract with J-U-B Engineers Inc. for engineering design services related to the Construct New Taxilane and Extend Existing Taxilane projects at the Fallon Municipal Airport. The contract, not to exceed $67,700, would see the Federal Aviation Administration cover 95% of the costs, with the city's share at approximately $8,185. The City Council approved the motion.
Additionally, the council reviewed a construction contract with Cheek Construction of Fallon for the National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court Studio Concrete Slab project for $49,915.
A significant water infrastructure project was also on the agenda, with the council considering approval of a construction contract for the Rattlesnake Hill Water Tank Demolition and Site Preparation Project with local general engineering contractor A&K Earthmovers. City of Fallon Public Works Director Brian Byrd explained that the tanks consist of concrete portions with visible cracks and erosion, as well as exposed steel reinforcement. According to Byrd, the tank was built in 1977 and is approaching 50 years in service.
Councilman Paul Harmon expressed hesitancy, stating, "It's cheaper to demolish than to build." Despite his concerns, Harmon made the motion to approve the project, and the council voted 3-0 in favor. The project carries a total cost of $1,095,000.
The council also addressed several business-related applications, including approval of a mobile food vendor license application by Paul Pryor for Lucian, LLC, operating under the name "Otis' Grill."
Another business matter involved reviewing an application made by Sarah Lucas to operate a daycare facility serving children from three months to 12 years at 160 Industrial Way. The City's LI zone has specific designated permitted uses, which do not include daycare facilities but allow for other uses subject to council approval. The City Council has previously approved this location for the former daycare facility Ivy Land.
Councilwoman Kent raised concerns about capacity, but Lucas informed the council that she was reducing the number of enrolled children from 55 to 45. Based on the adjusted numbers, the council approved the motion.
Regarding various operational matters, the council approved warrants for accounts payable, payroll, and customer deposits. The meeting also included consideration of minutes from previous council meetings dating back to December 2024.
The meeting included a designated time for public comments, with the standard provision that general matters not related to specific agenda items may be addressed; however, no action may be taken on such items until they are included on a future agenda.
Supporting materials for the meeting were made available to the public on the city's website at fallonnevada.gov and the State of Nevada public notice website. Information about the next regularly scheduled Fallon City Council meeting can also be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 775-423-5104.
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