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Why it matters: The approvals clear regulatory steps for residential and commercial development across Battle Mountain-area properties and formally rezone a county-owned parcel to \"GP\" (General Government Purpose) for the new Lander County EMS/Fire Station project.

What the commission approved: Items approved by the commission included (motions and staff summaries given at the meeting):

- Zone change application 25-0011 (Double K Land Company LLC) to rezone APN 011-020-22 and part of APN 011-020-21 from 2.5-acre agricultural to R-1 single-family residential to allow higher-density residential development (approved; planning commission had recommended approval with no conditions).

- Zone change application 25-0012 (Emerald Land Company LLC) to rezone APN 011-020-18 and APN 011-020-32 between 2.5-acre agricultural, A-1 (1-acre agricultural) and R-1 single-family residential categories as described on the record (approved).

- County-initiated zone change 25-0017 to rezone APN 002-330-21 from C-1 commercial to GP (General Government Purpose) to allow development of the new Lander County EMS building (approved).

- A series of parcel maps and divisions: parcel map 25-0008 (DSJS Properties LLC) combining two commercial parcels near State Route 305; parcel map 25-0013 (Muddy's 268 LLC) subdividing a 0.826-acre lot into ~0.11-acre and ~0.66-acre parcels in a C-1 commercial district; multiple parcel maps and divisions filed by Faded Sage Properties / Faded Sage Development and others that create residential lots and dedicate rights-of-way in the Yellow Brick Road / 8th Street area; and a division of land in two large parcels by Feral Cats LLC for a 640-acre tract to be divided into 16 40-acre parcels (all approved, with the common standard condition that parcel maps be recorded with the Lander County Recorder within one year of the commission's approval, per the planning commission recommendation).

Planning staff and applicants: Shelby Knott, the county planning coordinator, and Aaron Martinez, county engineer, presented the items and confirmed the planning commission's earlier approvals and recommended conditions. Martinez noted that government-purpose zoning explicitly allows fire stations and related public facilities; the EMS building rezoning was part of a special-use permit process already handled by planning staff.

Public comment and applicant remarks: Most planning items drew no public comment. A DSJS Properties representative said the combined commercial parcel will host a Taco Bell with drive-through facilities; that applicant's representative was the only member of the public to state a proposed use during the hearing. Where applicants appeared, staff confirmed that the planning commission had approved each item without additional conditions.

Votes at a glance: The board approved all the planning items taken up during the May 8 public hearing, adopting the planning commission's recommendations and the standard recording condition (parcel maps to be recorded within one year of approval). No votes recorded opposition on the record.

Ending: With the approvals complete, applicants may proceed to record parcel maps and pursue permits required for development; county staff will coordinate the rezoning and special-use permit steps for the new EMS building site.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lander County Commissioners' Meeting 5-8-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Lander County Commission on May 8 approved multiple zone changes and parcel maps, and rezoned a county parcel to GP to allow construction of a Lander County EMS/Fire Station.","taxTitle","Lander County , Nevada","taxId",73449,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6564966,"Lander County adopts ordinance to clear abandoned vehicles; towing logistics and storage raised by local operators",1073,1117000,2190000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238457-5a3e9cadafd2470fcbaef7a570d61e9a&start=1117&end=2190","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238457-5a3e9cadafd2470fcbaef7a570d61e9a/thumbnail_1117000.jpg","/articles/6564966/Lander-County/Nevada/Lander-County-adopts-ordinance-to-clear-abandoned-vehicles-towing-logistics-and-storage-raised-by-local-operators","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564966-2e874e8918d1cff53b61419bf6752198/orig.mp4?Expires=1770546259&Signature=dn4Y7rS-g3OntQbiWgQLazf2iiY7DS8vZEW3QUOMWNjQiZBydXFQOlFAFJQJfikAiDYiMfBcqlmLKx2s96F0ChlWyO2XHw1uWdJiK7NmjzgM5XUYbzqvi0i~eJZ4iFFFQ20RX2liJKv16mRq43ZVVx~7IKGMJ59qHy-1pNhLvHxGZJy-Q-FrSI07G83yoGKIOy0hwHS1Ypli5ki5no0sFjHIsS9Mq3-wUsmaAwGK9Vi3vYYU-8QxKhR6Kn66oa1GvVCebrTGNrGybXHH49NV9O~~0WdTlMpTD6XP6MM~Qidd4MQpg6VHfmGjoEElF9ALzWP~51iAISKhRYi0APhGFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lander County Board of Commissioners on May 8 adopted Ordinance No. 2025-03, updating Lander County Code Title 12, chapter 12.08 to clarify prohibitions on obstructing streets, set procedures for removal of abandoned or disabled vehicles, and add penalties for violations. The board voted to make the ordinance effective June 1, following discussion of several technical changes and operational concerns.

The ordinance replaces prior language and inserts specific notice and timing requirements, including a 72-hour notice period for suspected abandoned vehicles. \"We have changed that from 3 days to, reflect 72 hours,\" Michael Donald, deputy district attorney, told the commission while reading proposed edits. The board adopted the findings and the amended language during the public hearing and later approved the ordinance by motion.

Why it matters: the ordinance gives county and law-enforcement officials a clearer legal path to remove vehicles that obstruct public rights-of-way or appear abandoned, while also creating practical questions about who will perform removals and where removed vehicles will be stored. Local towing operators and the sheriff's office urged the county to resolve those operational details before the ordinance takes effect.

What commissioners heard: Adda Peterson, speaking for Direct Towing and Recovery, raised capacity and cost questions and asked who would be responsible for initiating removal and paying for it. \"If we were, chosen to do some of these calls, who would be calling us? Would it be Lander County? ... is there something set aside to pay for the cost of the removal of these units?\" she asked. Robert Quick of the sheriff's office said the office had discussed the ordinance with tow providers during drafting and that, if the ordinance passes, the sheriff's office and county would then set up procedures for payment, storage location and a rotation for tow calls.

The sheriff's office described current practice: deputies place an orange sticker as notice, wait the required time, then call the tow rotation. Quick also said the county dispatch/records system keeps an abandoned vehicle record with the sticker time, the tow company called and notes about the removal.

Towing and storage details discussed on the record: county staff and tow operators described the common process for abandoned vehicles. The sheriff's office said it sends certified mail to the registered owner within 21 days and then pursues a lien/title process; statute and local practice limit storage charges and timelines (dispatch and records will document stickering and tow actions). Tow companies and the sheriff said storage capacity and disposal are real constraints in rural Lander County; one operator noted she cannot store large volumes of junk vehicles and often cannot recoup costs.

Procedure, timing and notice: the ordinance's edited language requires notice placed on the vehicle and sets the removal threshold at 72 hours for vehicles left in violation. The deputy district attorney also asked that the ordinance text expressly refer to Lander County Code chapter 12.08 when describing the vehicles subject to the notice procedure.

Vote and next steps: the commission voted to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-03, with the board setting an effective date of June 1 to allow county staff and the sheriff's office to finalize operational procedures for towing, storage and billing. Commissioners and staff said they will work with local tow operators to finalize a rotation, clarify where vehicles will be stored and how costs will be billed or recovered before the ordinance takes effect.

What remains unresolved: the ordinance creates the legal framework but not the full operational plan. Tow operators asked the county to specify who will make calls to tow firms, what compensation or billing process will be used, and where removed vehicles will be housed. The sheriff's office said those logistics will be addressed after the ordinance is final and before it becomes effective.

Ending: County attorneys and the sheriff's office said they will prepare implementation steps and publish the final ordinance as required so the June 1 effective date can be met, while staff will work with local towers to address capacity and payment concerns raised during the hearing.","The Lander County Board of Commissioners on May 8 adopted Ordinance No. 2025-03, updating county code to allow removal of abandoned and disabled vehicles and setting a 72-hour notice requirement; the board set the ordinance to take effect June 1.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6564957,"Austin justice of the peace asks county to equalize judge pay; commissioners table decision for more data",3812,3561000,7373000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238457-5a3e9cadafd2470fcbaef7a570d61e9a&start=3561&end=7373","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238457-5a3e9cadafd2470fcbaef7a570d61e9a/thumbnail_3561000.jpg","/articles/6564957/Lander-County/Nevada/Austin-justice-of-the-peace-asks-county-to-equalize-judge-pay-commissioners-table-decision-for-more-data","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564957-e812d32d1b578b78f1b5d63784d45f2e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770546259&Signature=FQaWjfeIMGrRB8D5SwNxRM~2~X0AP8ZJXhCueX-mRjChxT5BlKYVvz8Besv7YlYzUAPVcfX7bW8nfHhFVC2-bwOe7ItiatD8xGSRaVmjqIKUL3EIELA4c46oj4nb2jAmn14~ryOS1ZvWlkFs9U5mpBqVZhnt1DGsfTVfyQznOJkcxw~Ku1o2e236gn~QyD5Lt-eufjk96SrfC98-wE6lLlaucSqI4YQOg2a-0cEuLXrmPe00tA0RT4riMZc9OD4afk70l~wLEJN2qhtZjsNpRPSIFT81Z3RMVf3wfI73Ohyn9B4rletXMKl8oJz7mnb0KVtyElHt-a9eONgdqoxVVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Judge Gandolfo, the justice of the peace in Austin, asked the Lander County Board of Commissioners on May 8 to raise his annual compensation to match a higher salary that the commission recently approved for another justice of the peace. Gandolfo presented his years on the bench, continuing legal education and repeated coverage of other courts as justification for parity, and asked the commission to adopt the same salary level for the next fiscal year.

Why it matters: The request would substantially increase the judge's pay from the current $46,154.64. Commissioners expressed sympathy for addressing a long-standing disparity but said they needed more data before approving a large increase, and they agreed to table the matter so staff can assemble budget numbers and historical senior-judge costs before the board sets final pay as part of the upcoming budget process.

What the judge asked for: \"I'm simply applying as an elected official in Lander County to be put on that same level,\" Judge Gandolfo said, referring to an earlier commission discussion about bringing elected officials to parity. The packet presented to the board states a requested figure of $89,307 for the upcoming fiscal year; Judge Gandolfo said he was raising the figure because the board had previously indicated a desire to keep elected-official pay levels consistent across the county.

Commissioners and stakeholders weigh in: Supporters on the record included Judge Spencer Roberts (Argenta justice court), who said Gandolfo \"has been a total asset\" and covered many sessions, and Sheriff's Office representative Robert Quick, who said the sheriff's office relies on Gandolfo and would support comparable compensation. The county's court administrator, Jenny Martin, said Gandolfo's regular coverage of other courts had reduced the county's use of outside \"senior judges,\" saving the county money. Former judge Denise Fortune and county prosecutors also spoke in favor of the judge's professionalism and coverage.

Questions from commissioners centered on fiscal impact and precedent. Deputy District Attorney Mike McConnell explained the statutory framework for setting justice-of-the-peace pay and noted the board has discretion to increase compensation above the minimum established prior to an election; he also proposed a narrower approach as an example: giving Gandolfo the same percentage increase (27%) the commission gave to another judge would raise his pay to roughly $58,616.39, an $12,461.75 increase from his current salary.

Tabled for more information: Commissioners asked staff for additional numbers, including historical spending on senior judges (the record cited $36,550 paid to senior judges over a prior multi-year period) and the court budget's current allocations for training and pro tem coverage. By consensus the commission agreed to defer final action and asked staff to return with detailed backup in time to consider any change before the final fiscal-year budget is approved.

Ending: The commission did not adopt a salary increase at the May 8 meeting; commissioners directed staff to compile senior-judge expense history, estimated fiscal impact, and a proposed memorandum of understanding to clarify coverage agreements among the county's justice courts. The board will revisit the request at a future meeting before the final budget vote.","Austin Justice of the Peace Judge Gandolfo asked the Lander County Board of Commissioners to raise his annual salary to the same level adopted earlier for another justice of the peace; commissioners tabled the request pending additional budget and historical-cost information.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6564951,"Commission authorizes purchase of 160 acres for conservation/access and approves $1.3M landfill compactor purchase",491,5919000,6410000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238457-5a3e9cadafd2470fcbaef7a570d61e9a&start=5919&end=6410","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238457-5a3e9cadafd2470fcbaef7a570d61e9a/thumbnail_5919000.jpg","/articles/6564951/Lander-County/Nevada/Commission-authorizes-purchase-of-160-acres-for-conservationaccess-and-approves-13M-landfill-compactor-purchase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564951-2653a1b1d00851e3ae5a51ef9a2d9340/orig.mp4?Expires=1770546259&Signature=m6OQE3iOJcgjc7WvAlC1~wu2lhC8hBDBpQOi8VuZJbkwoMVrfQOut83B-Y0TiydijXIVkuYsI3d3avQttbRqC~wNoXRDILhJK0Z-r69CJsac36yqQPz~TAKfxmA3GbWuVk4VLcCp2ojTv8ACQtCkt8SwvOLZGGbY6heSTUYWuqW0lluaQ2qngWVrx8SyCuNppxqET~1EYYq8Pxgi3pjsDNd8igky3tiLYN5JF70MWDsB1zME6BU3iGHtBM7IabQCizVhxwFg44hHtfEAbAJwXfM06SYzkRj8PU9JxU706rv6u67GpeCWeS5TK3O1B9CLNKwOqFalHcfU3vjn9gChWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lander County Board of Commissioners on May 8 authorized two finance items: the purchase of 160 acres located roughly 21 miles northeast of Battle Mountain from the Nevada Chukar Foundation for up to $52,000, and a budget amendment to fund the purchase of a 2025 Caterpillar 8306 landfill compactor in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000 through state purchasing.

Why it matters: The land acquisition preserves public access and secures a property useful to county interests, including possible future project needs noted by staff. The compactor purchase is a significant capital outlay for county landfill operations and replaces a different heavy-equipment item that had been budgeted in error (a loader) during the budget process.

Land purchase: County staff told commissioners the tract would be important if a future Rock Creek Dam project advances and that buying the parcel would also preserve public road access; staff asked the commission to authorize the purchase and signature authority for the chair or vice chair to complete the deal. The motion passed with no recorded opposition.

Landfill compactor purchase and budget amendment: Finance staff explained a paperwork error in budgeting had requested a loader rather than the compactor the landfill needs. The commission approved an amendment to the fixed-asset fund and authorized purchase of a Caterpillar 8306 landfill compactor through state procurement for roughly $1.3 million, with the understanding the previously authorized loader will not be purchased.

Other finance action: The board also adopted a resolution creating a compensated-absences special revenue fund, directing how leave liabilities will be funded going forward; the resolution passed without objection.

Ending: Commissioners approved the purchases and the special-fund resolution and directed staff to carry out procurement and closing steps. The compactor purchase will proceed through state purchasing channels and the land closing will proceed under the authorized contract terms.","Lander County commissioners on May 8 approved the county's purchase of 160 acres in the Sheep Creek range for up to $52,000, citing long-term access and potential project needs, and authorized a budget amendment to buy a 2025 Caterpillar landfill compactor for $1.3 million through state procurement; the compactor purchase replaces a previously p","actionData","errors"]

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