The Churchill County Recorder’s Office is responsible for maintaining and preserving official public records, including property documents, deeds, and other filings. The office ensures that records are accurately archived and accessible to the public, while also modernizing systems through digitization and improved record-keeping technology.
During the Feb. 19 budget hearings, Recorder Tasha Hessey requested a small increase to her department’s budget. The recorder’s main budget will increase by $1,260 in services and supplies, including $500 for new office blinds. Additionally, an $832 increase was proposed in the microfilm budget to support record preservation efforts. Hessey also discussed ongoing digitization and book preservation work and noted that the office plans to use the Recorder Technology Fund for that project.
The Churchill County Assessor’s Office is responsible for valuing property within the county for tax purposes. The office tracks property data, keeps assessment records, and ensures valuations are conducted fairly and in accordance with state law, supporting the county’s overall tax system.
Assessor Denise Mondhink-Felton reported a few changes to her department’s budget, with an emphasis on technology use. She said, “The assessor's office continues to use software to do more work with the same amount of employees as we have for 20 years.” She noted that they are adding a new application this year, while most budget changes are tied to wage adjustments and a slight increase in telephone expenses. Felton highlighted aging equipment as the office’s primary concern, noting that 21 workstations have reached the end of their useful life and are experiencing performance issues. However, those replacements are expected to be funded through the county’s IT budget, keeping the assessor’s overall budget mostly the same.
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