The Churchill County Board of Commissioners met on Feb. 5, where they approved land use applications, ratified agreements, and approved funding requests. Commissioners also changed the meeting times on the third Wednesday of each month from 1:15 p.m. to 8:15 a.m., beginning on March 18.
Commissioners approved a parcel map application filed to divide a 40.45-acre property at 3434 Crest Place into two separate lots. The request was made to separate two existing residences on the property. Both parcels will continue to use on-site wells, septic systems, and access from Crest Place.
The board also discussed a merger and resubdivision parcel map application filed by Fernley Business Park LLC. The proposal would merge two existing parcels, then re-divide the combined property into four parcels of varying sizes. This project was approved in 2023 but expired due to delays in obtaining the required signatures. The Board of County Commissioners approved the application.
Commissioners ratified an agreement between the State of Nevada and Churchill County Social Services to provide $87,200.67 for congregate meal services at the Life Center. The board ratified another agreement between the State of Nevada and Churchill County Social Services in the amount of $220,491.40 to support the Meals on Wheels program.
Commissioners also discussed an agreement between the Nevada Department of Human Services and Churchill County Social Services to establish updated guidelines in accordance with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Shannon Ernst explained that new federal guidelines are first issued to the state and then passed on to counties as sub-recipients. During public comment, Jeff Nell spoke in opposition to the agreement, saying that these changes are not needed. After discussion, the board voted to approve the ratification.
The Board of County Commissioners received notice of a $297,577 Indigent Accident Fund disbursement from the Nevada Association of Counties. Shannon Ernst explained that the funds will be used to offset the county’s Medicaid match and free up local money for other indigent services. No formal action was taken.
Commissioners approved using opioid settlement funds to purchase a vehicle for the Juvenile Probation Department, increasing the total allocation to $64,853. Juvenile Probation Director Lalo Otuafi noted that the vehicle is needed to support outreach programs and safely transport equipment and trailers. The board approved the fund transfer and authorized the purchase.
The board also approved $1,307 in funding for the Fallon Animal Welfare Group and waived the $500 rental fee for use of the Pennington Life Center. The fee waiver will allow the group to hold a larger fundraising event in 2026.
The Board of County Commissioners approved the advanced step placement of Cecillia Blue to fill a vacant Deputy District Attorney I, Civil position at Grade 71, Step 12. District Attorney Art Mallory explained that the placement reflects Blue’s 38 years of legal experience and ongoing recruitment challenges, and that the position is already funded in the county budget. The board approved the appointment following a discussion about salary structure and retention.
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 1:15 p.m.
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