Lyon County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Summary ― November 20, 2025

Yerington, Nevada -November 24, 2025                        

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, November 20, 2025 to hear presentations and take action on several significant agenda items. Highlights from the meeting include:

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Presentation

The Board heard a presentation from BLM representatives on updates to federal environmental review regulations, geothermal projects, as well as solar project and battery storage facility applications in Lyon County. In addition, BLM provided an overview of the Greenlink West transmission line construction and provided information related to the Fernley Land Conveyance and Atlantic Ritchfield Company (ARC) purchase of 2,062 acres of public lands in and around the Anaconda Copper Mine Site.

Victory Logistics District

Scott Barnes of Mark IV provided Commissioners with an overview of ongoing development and future plans for the Victory Logistics District in Fernley. He reported that more than 1.8 million square feet of industrial space has already been built, with long-range plans to expand the site by tens of millions of additional square feet to support logistics operations, advanced manufacturing, and data center development.

Barnes outlined several major components of Mark IV’s preliminary planning efforts, including:

• On-site power generation to support anticipated industrial and commercial loads.
• A workforce development center designed to meet employer needs across the region.
• A master-planned community, which is expected to include residential areas along with dedicated space for future schools and a fire station.
• Railroad and utility infrastructure improvements intended to enhance regional freight capacity and support future growth.
• Advancements to the Nevada Pacific Parkway, a key transportation corridor connecting I-80 with US Highway 50A.

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office “Stork” Pin

Sheriff Brad Pope presented dispatcher Sarah Walker with a “Stork” pin for demonstrating outstanding professionalism and composure during a 911 call while a mother successfully delivered a healthy baby boy. Childbirth-related emergency calls are rare and require exceptional presence of mind, quick thinking, and composure.

Other Board Actions:

·         Biosolids Hauling Services – Approved a contract with Walker Lake Disposal for an amount not to exceed $99,990 for biosolids hauling services from Rolling A Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Lockwood and Carson City landfills.

·         Advisory Boards – Acknowledged the resignation of Heidi Marty from the Mound House Citizen Advisory Board.

·         Liquor Board – Commissioners recessed to reconvene as the Lyon County Liquor Board to approve the Nevada State Importer/Wholesaler Liquor License application for MJH Enterprises, doing business as Lakeshore Premium Wines and Spirits.

·         Silver Springs GID – Recessed to reconvene as Silver Springs General Improvement District to approve a petition by Microsoft Corporation to enlarge the boundaries of the Silver Springs GID sewer service area and to authorize the Board Chair to sign an order to incorporate the area.  

·         Lyon County Sheriff’s Employees Association – County Commissioners approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Employees Association, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

·         Commissioner Travel Policy – Approved the consolidation of administrative policies related to county commissioner travel. The motion to approve the consolidation of travel policies passed 3-2 (Commissioners Keller and Hendrix opposed).

The complete and back up materials are posted online at www.lyon-county.org/Agendacenter. Residents can view recordings of Board of County Commission meetings on the Lyon County YouTube Channel.