[PAGE 1] Janet VanCamp, Commissioner 1786 Great Basin Boulevard, Suite 3 Hank Vogler, Commissioner Ely, Nevada 89301 Paula Carson, Commissioner (775) 293-6509 Pat Robison, Commissioner Fax (775) 289-2544 Tim Pauley, Commissioner wpclerk@whitepinecountynv.gov Nichole Stephey, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board White Pine County Board of County Commissioners JOINT WHITE PINE COUNTY COMMISSION, FIRE COMMISSION & ROAD COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA DATE: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: White Pine County Library Conference Room 950 Campton Street, Ely, Nevada Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 261 170 071 441 57 Passcode: TF7ux6Xg Dial: 1 323 676 6251 Phone Conference ID: 454 370 737# *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 & Road Commission Meeting on January 28, 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. NOTICE OF TIMED AGENDA ITEMS: A. 9:00 A.M. CEMETERY ON PRIVATE LAND *1. Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of a request to establish a family cemetery on private property at 31664 North East Huntington Road in White Pine County (APN 007-020-02) pursuant to White Pine County Ordinance Chapter 6.40. Robert Burrows B. 9:15 A.M. ROAD COMMISSION 1. Discussion/Update: on primary and secondary roads within White Pine County and County facilities, completed and future projects, communications with corporations and governmental agencies. Roads Superintendent Martin Troutt C. 9:30 A.M. NATURAL RESOURCES *1. Discussion/For Possible Action: Ratification of support for a January 14, 2026 letter submitted to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in connection with the Pine Valley Water Supply Project, as part of White Pine County’s Cooperating Agency and inter-agency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) participation roles. The letter’s submission was time-sensitive, and White Pine County’s support was recommended by Jeremy Drew of Resource Concepts, Inc. (RCI), and the BOCC Chair and Vice Chair and the NRAC Chair. The letter is consistent with previously expressed County policy positions on this Project. Discussion will be limited to non-confidential, procedural information, no privileged or confidential, attorney-client materials will be disclosed. Jeremy Drew, RCI 2. ITEMS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS A. COUNTY COMMISSION 1. Paula Carson, Commission Chairman *a) Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval to change the public comment language on White Pine County Commission agendas as proposed in the backup. The first portion of public comments would be limited to agenda items. The last portion of public comment would be devoted to comments by the general public to matters relevant to the Board's jurisdiction Page | 2 [PAGE 3] *b) Discussion /For Possible Action: To approve changing the name of “Sixth Street West” in McGill to “Seventh Street”. The current “Seventh Street” would change to “Eighth Street”. Approval to add a sign at the entrance of “Eighth Street” to read “No Outlet”. This is done pursuant to County Code 16.24-040. Presented with Martin Troutt, Roads Superintendent, and Burton Hilton, Assessor 2. Tim Pauley, Commission Vice Chairman *a) Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of changes to the Commission Liaison appointments 3. Hank Vogler, Commissioner a) Discussion/Update: on green energy projects affecting White Pine County B. ELECTED OFFICIALS 1. Catherine Bakaric, Treasurer *a) Discussion/For Possible Action: approval of resolution 2026-2 and a contract to change banks for primary checking b) Discussion/Update: regarding the Treasurer’s monthly report for November FY26 2. Melissa Brown, District Attorney *a) Discussion/for Possible Action: Accept $55,035 in grant funding from the Nevada Office of the Attorney General for the 2026 calendar year Services Training Officers Prosecutors (STOP) Grant, Federal grant award number 15JOVW-25-GG-00048-STOP, for a total of $73,380, including $18,345 in county and volunteer match, to support Victim/Witness Services continuation of services to victims and witnesses of crime at all levels of the criminal justice system *b) Discussion/For Possible Action: Selection and approval of 2 Commissioners to handle matters relating to the Pine Valley Water Supply Project with Natural Resources Advisory Committee (NRAC) Chair Cody Odgers within the scope of the County’s Cooperating Agency and inter-agency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), consistent with the County’s existing policy positions, timely participation and obligations, and in a manner that does not create new County policy, funding commitments, legal or contractual obligations, or waive the County’s legal rights. Any action shall be reported to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), as appropriate, in a non- confidential, informational manner. This delegation of authority is intended to facilitate the County’s timely participation and obligations Page | 3 [PAGE 4] in the Project’s processes, and to protect privileged and/or confidential information. This delegation is limited in scope and does not authorize the liaisons to take permanent actions that would otherwise require the BOCC’s approval under Nevada law or County policy. The BOCC reserves their authority to review, modify, or rescind this delegation of authority at any time, and in no case shall a liaison’s authority extend beyond their elected or appointed term 3. Nichole Stephey, County Clerk *a) Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of the requests for appointment to the Cherry Creek Citizens Advisory Board: • Timothy L. Dotson • Carolyn Sue Evans • Christina Hine • Robert M. McShane • Jerry L. Beck *b) Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of requests for appointment to the Local Emergency Planning Committee from: • Pamela Adzima representing health • Russell Weston representing EPCRA Facility Owner/Operator *c) Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval to select a candidate to fill the vacant seat on the Tourism and Recreation Board representing local hotel operators: • George Chachas • Kayla May C. DEPARTMENT HEADS 1. Jasen Hutchens, IT Director *a) Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval of Nevada Shared Radio System Use Interlocal Agreement 2. Kathy Workman, Finance Director/Comptroller a) Discussion/Update: Direction or Approval of related Revenues for FY2027 budget affecting Net Proceeds, Secured and Unsecured Distribution b) Discussion/Update: Update on SNPLMA Round 17 and Round 18 Projects *c) Discussion/For Possible Action: Budget Preparation Schedule changes, updates to schedule to be discussed for FY2027 budget Page | 4 [PAGE 5] *d) Discussion/For Possible Action: Approval to reassign projects and functions that were managed and overseen by the former County Manager Position *e) Discussion/for Possible Action: To approve spending of county Wide Equipment over $5,000 to purchase an unbudgeted but much needed vehicle for Aquatics amount not to exceed $45,000 3. UNTIMED ITEMS a) Discussion Only: Job performance evaluation for Kathy Workman, Finance Director. The Commission will discuss job performance that may include consideration of character, alleged misconduct, professional competence, or physical or mental health pursuant to NRS 241.030. The subject of the evaluation has been provided with written notice consistent with NRS 241.033 *b) Discussion/For Possible Action: Consideration of administrative action related to the job performance evaluation of Kathy Workman, Finance Director, which may include direction to staff, changes to employment status or duties, compensation-related action, placement on or continuation of administrative leave, or other administrative action as authorized under Nevada Revised Statutes. The subject of the possible administrative action has been provided written notice consistent with NRS 241.0333 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, Hannah Homer, did on the 22nd day of January, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. cause to be posted (5) five notices of the Joint White Pine County Commission, Fire Commission & Road 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. Hannah Homer Page | 5