[PAGE 1] Paula Carson, Commission Chairman 1786 Great Basin Boulevard, Suite 3 Tim Pauley, Commission Vice Chairman Ely, Nevada 89301 Hank Vogler, Commissioner (775) 293-6509 Pat Robison, Commissioner Fax (775) 289-2544 Jose Noriega, Commissioner Nichole Stephey, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board wpclerk@whitepinecountynv.gov White Pine County Board of County Commissioners JOINT WHITE PINE COUNTY COMMISSION & FIRE COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA-AMENDED DATE: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: White Pine County Historic Courthouse 801 Clark Street, 2nd Floor, Ely, Nevada Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27590192393497?p=8Q9bTEfNoSoT3oeThc Meeting ID: 275 901 923 934 97 Passcode: GX9aV9Lp Dial: 1 323 676 6251 Phone Conference ID: 374 648 527# *ASTERISK (*) DENOTES POSSIBLE ACTION ITEM Note: All times are approximate except for bid openings, public hearings, and any other items agendized at a specific time. Action may be taken on all items except where otherwise indicated. Items not scheduled for a specific time may be considered at any time and in any order to promote efficiency. The Commission may combine two or more agenda items for consideration and may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion at any time. Sponsorship of an Agenda Item by a member of the County Commission or Fire Commission may not signify agreement with the requested action. The White Pine County Board of Commissioners may take a short break every 1 ½ hours. The Commission may recess for a one-hour lunch break at approximately 12:00. Public Comment: Public Comment during the Joint White Pine County Commission & Fire Commission Meeting on March 25, 2026, will be for all matters, both on and off the agenda and will be limited to three (3) minutes per person. The Commissions reserve the right to reduce the time or limit the total time allowed for public comment. Comments during Discussion Items may not be accepted from the General Public. The Commissions may prohibit comments if the content of the comments is willfully disruptive of the meetings by being slanderous, offensive, inflammatory, irrational, or amounting to personal attacks or interfering with the rights of other speakers. People are invited to submit comments on the agenda items and/or attend and make comments on the item at the Commission meeting. ATTENTION: Cell phone use, text messaging and conversation that are unrelated to the specific agenda item that is being discussed are prohibited while the meeting is in session. 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE/SILENT INVOCATION PUBLIC COMMENT : A period devoted to comments by the general public, if any, and discussion of those comments. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action will be taken (N.R.S. 241.020(2)(c)(3)). [PAGE 2] 1. UPDATES FROM COMMISSIONERS A. Discussion/Information Only: Reports from Commissioners 2. NOTICE OF TIMED AGENDA ITEMS A. 9:00 A.M. NATURAL RESOURCES 1. Discussion/Information only: the Commission will receive an update from NV Energy on Projects within White Pine County including an update on the Greenlink North Transmission Project. Shahzad Lateef, Senior Director for Transmission Development, NV Energy *2. Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval to join an Administrative Appeal and Petition for Stay to the US Department of the Interior Board of Land Appeals regarding the Pine Valley Water Supply Final EIS dated February 27, 2026 and the Record of Decision dated March 2, 2026. Jeremy Drew, Principal Resource Specialist, Resource Concepts, Inc. [Both the Final EIS and ROD are available online at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/Project- Home/?id=e71249b5-a7f2-f011-8406-001dd80ef717] *3. Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval to designate a Declarant to challenge the Pine Valley Water Supply Project per the previous agenda item. The Declarant will work with RCI and Counsel to complete and submit a Standing Declaration in a timely manner without additional Board Approval. Jeremy Drew, Principal Resource Specialist, Resource Concepts, Inc. *4. Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of a Legal Representation Agreement with Smith Hartvigsen PPLC and Advocacy for Community and Environment as legal counsel to challenge the Pine Valley Water Supply Project. The Commission may request and direct counsel to file a Notice of Appeal and simultaneous Petition for Stay with the IBLA consistent with the previous Agenda Items. Jeremy Drew, Principal Resource Specialist, Resource Concepts, Inc. B. 9:30 A.M. GOLF DIRECTOR 1. Discussion/Interview: Facilitate an interview session with applicant for the safety sensitive exempt position of Golf Course Director. James Linney, Secretary of the Golf Advisory Board *2. Discussion/For Possible Action: To approve the Step 1 through Step 10 pay scale salary range for the position of Golf Course Director. Gina Rackley, Interim Finance Director/Comptroller and Terri Martinez, Interim HR Director Page | 2 [PAGE 3] *3. Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval authorizing the Interim HR Director to extend an offer of employment for the Golf Course Director position, contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening, at a starting annual salary approved by the Commission that is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and within the established pay scale for the position. James Linney, Secretary of the Golf Advisory Board 3. ITEMS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS A. COUNTY COMMISSION 1. Paula Carson, Chairman *a) Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval to send two people to represent White Pine County at the Nevada State Fair from June 11- 13, 2026. This was discussed at the last NACO meeting and provides each county with an opportunity to showcase their county. The budget would come from Economic Development B. ELECTED OFFICIALS 1. District Court Judge Dylan Frehner *a) Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of an MOU between White Pine County, White Pine County Clerk, and the Seventh Judicial District Court regarding designation of Court Administrator as Clerk of the Court, division of Deputy Clerks between White Pine County Clerk and the Seventh Judicial District Court, and administrative services for the Deputy Court Clerks of the Seventh Judicial District Court *b) Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval for the County Clerk to move the Clerk’s Office back to her old office at the Historic Courthouse on the first floor 2. Melissa Brown, District Attorney *a) Discussion/For Possible Action: Ratification of the authorization by Social Services Department Head Desiree Barnson and Road Department Head Martin Troutt permitting County employees Naomi Harris and Lindsey Jacobsen, respectively, to assist the Finance Department with the administration of accounts payable functions beginning March 13, 2026. Such assistance shall be compensated in accordance with County Personnel Policies and the OE3 Collective Bargaining Agreement, including applicable overtime provisions. The employees’ assistance shall not interfere with their regular duties within their current OE3 job classifications. All compensation associated with this assistance shall be paid from the Finance Page | 3 [PAGE 4] Department budget. Performance related to this assistance shall not be used in any manner to negatively affect the employees’ evaluations or standing within their OE3 job classifications. Both employees have volunteered to provide this assistance, notified their OE3 representative, and received initial training from Interim Finance Director/Comptroller Gina Rackley on March 13, 2026. This authorization will remain in effect until the Finance (Accounts Payable) Clerk vacancy is filled and an orderly transition ensuring continuity of accounts payable operations has been completed to the satisfaction of Gina Rackley, the secondary signatories, and/or the Department of Taxation. Ratification is required to “backfill” the current Finance (Accounts Payable) Clerk vacancy and to support Gina Rackley and the secondary signatories in meeting the County’s financial obligations *b) Discussion/For Possible Action: Ratification of BOCC Chair Carson’s March 12, 2026 directive authorizing IT Director Jasen Hutchens to grant County employees Naomi Harris and Lindsey Jacobsen the necessary access to all County Tyler Financial Systems required for receiving, accessing, reviewing, processing, paying, distributing, and otherwise administering the County’s accounts payable. This authorization will remain in effect until the Finance (Accounts Payable) Clerk vacancy is filled and an orderly transition ensuring continuity of accounts payable operations has been completed to the satisfaction of Interim Finance Director/Comptroller Gina Rackley, the secondary signatories, and/or the Department of Taxation. Ratification is required to “backfill” the current Finance (Accounts Payable) Clerk vacancy and to support Gina Rackley and the secondary signatories in meeting the County’s financial obligations 3. Nichole Stephey, County Clerk *a) Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of the request for appointment from Thomas Cox to the vacant seat on the Local Emergency Planning Committee representing media *b) Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of the request for resignation from Bodie Golla from his seat representing First Aid on the Local Emergency Planning Committee *c) Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of the request for appointment from April Bath to the vacant seat on the Local Emergency Planning Committee representing First Aid Page | 4 [PAGE 5] 4. CONSENT AGENDA The following are “action” items that may be considered in one motion/one vote. They are considered routine, non-public hearing items that have no protests. Any person representing an item or member of the public not in agreement with the recommendations by staff should request to have that item removed from the Consent Agenda. Any County Commissioner may remove any items from the consent Agenda and have it placed in the Action Items. a) Discussion/Information Only: Gina Rackley, Rackley Consulting LLC, will update the Board regarding budget revenues and expenses from the budget workshops held on March 16th & 17th b) Discussion/Information Only regarding correspondence sent or received for matters related to recent agenda items *c) Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of the minutes for the February 25, 2026 Joint White Pine County Commission & Fire Commission Meeting Agenda 5. UNTIMED ITEMS *a) Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of a proclamation to proclaim April as Donate Life Month on behalf of Nevada Donor Network (NDN) in White Pine County PUBLIC COMMENT: A period devoted to comments by the general public, if any, and discussion of those comments. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action will be taken (N.R.S. 241.020(2)(c)(3)). County Commission * Adjournment NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Members of the public who are disabled and require special assistance or accommodations at the meeting are requested to notify the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners at 1786 Great Basin Boulevard, Suite 3, Ely, Nevada 89301; or by calling 775-293-6509 at least two (2) days in advance. Affidavit: I, Nichole Stephey, did on the 19th day of March, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. cause to be posted (5) five notices of the Joint White Pine County Commission & Fire Commission Meeting Agenda in the County of White Pine, to-wit: At the old Courthouse at 801 Clark Street, the new Courthouse at 1786 Great Basin Boulevard, at the Public Safety Building, the White Pine County Library, and at the Post Office. The meeting notice is also posted to the White Pine County website at http://whitepinecounty.net and on the State of Nevada Public Notices website at http://notice.nv.gov. An additional copy of the Agenda along with supporting material, if any, are on display and available near the front counter of the White Pine County Clerk’s Office at 1786 Great Basin Boulevard, Suite 3, Ely, NV 89301. Nichole Stephey Page | 5