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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
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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)).

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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
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*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
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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
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*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
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