County Commission approves Proclamation No. 2026-11 — Veterans Day, 5–0

Proclamation No. 2026-11 — Veterans Day

5 yes, 0 no

Proclamation No. 2026-10 — Crash Responder Safety Week

5 yes, 0 no

Letter of support for Family Entertainment, Inc. brownfield grant

5 yes, 0 no

Master Plan Amendment MPA26-002 — Legion Construction and Development LLC

5 yes, 0 no

Intergovernmental agreement with City of Carlin for planning reviews

5 yes, 0 no

Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-04 — cannabis property transfer exemption

5 yes, 0 no

NDOT materials- and resource-sharing MOU

5 yes, 0 no

Public Defender vehicle purchase — TABLED

5 yes, 0 no

Ambulance purchase — $354,962

5 yes, 0 no

GET My Ride interlocal amendment with School District

5 yes, 0 no

Loan to Public Administrator's Office — ~$18,500

5 yes, 0 no

Eide Bailly audit scope of work

5 yes, 0 no

HA+ Architects Service Orders No. 2 and No. 3 — courthouse and business center

5 yes, 0 no

Grant — DUI Diversion Court, $65,000

5 yes, 0 no

Grants — GET My Ride, $109,500 combined

5 yes, 0 no

Commission meeting calendar

5 yes, 0 no

Consent agenda — claims

5 yes, 0 no

Discussion and consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding between Elko County Roads Department and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) for sharing and in-kind replacement of materials, supplies, and resources to support road…

5 yes, 0 no

Wednesday , December 2, 2026 - County Commission Meeting - Elko - 1:30 p.m.

5 yes, 0 no

Spring Creek/Lamoille Master Plan Amendment (MPA26-002)

The applicant wants a property's Spring Creek/Lamoille master plan designation changed from commercial (C2) to residential (R1), which would allow one- and two-family homes instead of commercial uses.

Discussed — no decision yet

Legion Construction and Development LLC — Spring Creek Master Plan Amendment

Changes a former sheriff's substation parcel in Spring Creek from commercial (C2) to residential (R1) so the owner can build one single-family home.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Commercial Fun Center Brownfield Support

The county considered a letter of support for Family Entertainment, Inc.'s Brownfield grant application to help preserve the Commercial Fun Center, a downtown Elko recreation hub for youth and families.

What it means: Youth, families, and residents of all ages who use the Commercial Fun Center.

Downtown County Complex Redevelopment

The board was to consider Service Orders No. 2 and No. 3 with HA Architects for courthouse and annex renovations, a new County Business Center, and George Boucher Building improvements — the design phase of a major county facilities investment.

What it means: County residents who use the courthouse and county offices, and downtown Elko businesses near new construction.

Felony DUI Diversion Court Funding

A $65,000 grant from the Office of Traffic Safety would fund the Felony DUI Diversion Court, with a $16,250 county match — supporting an alternative to incarceration for DUI offenders.

What it means: The county would contribute $16,250 in matching funds to accept the $65,000 grant.

Public Administrator Estate Property Loan

A county loan of about $18,500 would cover professional cleaning and remediation of an estate property under the Public Administrator's care.

What it means: Approximately $18,500 loaned from county funds.

Spring Creek/Lamoille Master Plan Amendment

Legion Construction and Development LLC asked the county to change a property's master plan designation from Highway Services & Tourist Commercial (C2) to One-and-Two Family Residence (R1). The outcome could shape what gets built in that corridor between Spring Creek and Lamoille.

What it means: The applicant and nearby residents who favor residential development in the corridor.

Carlin Planning Services Agreement

An intergovernmental agreement would have Elko County planning staff review the City of Carlin's land-use applications for technical completeness and provide advisory recommendations — shared services that could speed up permitting for Carlin builders.

What it means: Property owners and developers working through Carlin's permitting process.

Road Maintenance and Mining Infrastructure Partnership

An MOU with the Nevada Department of Transportation would let the county and the state share and swap materials, supplies, and resources for road maintenance and emergencies — potentially faster fixes after storms or crashes.

What it means: Rural residents who depend on county and state roads, especially during emergencies.

Sheriff's Office Fleet Replacement Lease

The county was to consider buying a new ambulance, including graphics, for $354,962 under a Sourcewell contract — a significant investment in emergency medical response.

What it means: Total cost of $354,962 to the county.

FY2026 Financial and Compliance Audit

The board was to approve Eide Bailly LLP's scope of work for the county's annual financial audit and federal award compliance audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026.

What it means: County taxpayers, who benefit from transparent and verified financial reporting.

Youth vaping in Elko County

A resident urged leaders to fight youth vaping through education, youth support groups, and funded prevention and treatment. Commissioners pointed to a prior ordinance and floated a proclamation, Pace Coalition, and a health board discussion.

What it means: Elko County youth and families affected by nicotine and THC vaping.

Courthouse renovation and new county business center

The county is moving into the design phase for renovating the courthouse and annex, building a new business center across Court Street, and fixing up the George Boucher Building. It's a roughly three-year project, and land acquisition on Cork and Idaho Streets is the pacing factor.

What it means: About $616,000 in design and engineering for the new office building alone, paid from the facilities capital fund.

GET My Ride Transit Grants

Two state grants worth $109,500 plus a rate bump in the school district fuel-and-maintenance deal keep the county's senior and disability transit service running.

What it means: $109,500 in grants accepted; matches of $12,675 already budgeted through existing contracts.

Roadside responder safety

The county proclaimed Crash Responder Safety Week and got a refresher on Nevada's move-over law — drivers must change lanes or slow down for any stopped vehicle with flashing or hazard lights, not just emergency rigs.

What it means: Troopers, tow operators, road crews, and everyone stopped on the roadside.

Adult-Use Cannabis Code Exemption Ordinance

Until now, if a cannabis business bought the property it leased, it had to redo the county's whole zoning and permit process. The adopted ordinance closes that loophole — spurred by Thrive buying its Jackpot shop — while keeping licenses from being freely sold.

What it means: Cannabis operators like Thrive who want to own their properties.