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Payment of bills and consent agenda: The board approved routine consent agenda items including the April 24 agenda notice and minutes from earlier meetings and authorized payment of county bills under agenda item 1.1. The motion to approve the agenda notice and minutes was made and seconded, and commissioners voted in favor.

NDOT road closure permit: The board approved an NDOT road‑closure permit for the World Human Powered Speed Challenge scheduled for September 2025 on Highway 305 and authorized the chair to sign the permit. Applicant Arthur Eaton said the event has run for more than 20 years and that highway patrol and local emergency services had reviewed the request.

Tri‑county meeting authorization: The commission authorized the county manager to set up a tri‑county meeting with Mineral and Pershing counties to discuss a multi‑county agreement regarding funding for the 11th Judicial District Court, including court administration, court services, youth and family services and specialty court programs.

Justice of the peace salary: Separately (see article), the commission approved a salary increase for the general justice of the peace to $89,307 effective the next pay period.

Procedural note: Votes in the meeting were recorded by voice. Detailed roll‑call tallies were not recorded in the minutes excerpt; motions were seconded and commissioners responded \"Aye\" when asked for the vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","LANDER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING 4-24- 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Lander County Board of Commissioners approved consent items, payment of bills, a highway closure permit for an annual event, and authorized a tri‑county meeting; the board also approved a pay increase for the general justice of the peace.","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},6260137,"Lander County raises justice of the peace salary to $89,307; commissioners cite pending state bill and budget timing",2793,4457000,7250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3134880-84eae6ddac103ddddaef69402ca2801f&start=4457&end=7250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3134880-84eae6ddac103ddddaef69402ca2801f/thumbnail_4457000.jpg","/articles/6260137/Lander-County/Nevada/Lander-County-raises-justice-of-the-peace-salary-to-89307-commissioners-cite-pending-state-bill-and-budget-timing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260137-0f040cbeced6a40bde7b62728444c0e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440359&Signature=UemrBkBtpbe4gj8g79G9wpR5VfwdrlCiuyNQ66jlf9CrEOOOqFrcDgULlabQ4Pxr49hZmMHLbxncj3Z0KGPOiApZl2EkBtE4wLA5roZpKEutp-s4FL-Z0P0koA5SjnKmpHQj-TedYQPNBkpY-x1YCaED6oNxkrZG3mCjVdvVvsgVoey6kwmoyOsRDSa25MgtN-rwNqUV7fSMUDdvSlod54TjgnLd2-qtCti~qK9n8dtVnWc0a0rJ-NJaG4VKEyq3rFn0HtB7405tCz-TKHqcZNUJfEFHPIx54tWcYd~an-e~8Tpg-g3uXKtMkoxP~gdnagAeB3VWz~IFnRhQNN0GBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lander County Board of Commissioners voted on April 24 to raise the general justice of the peace salary to $89,307 effective the next pay period.

Spencer Roberts, the county’s general justice of the peace, asked the commission earlier in the meeting to set a higher salary than the $71,000 level that had been adopted before his term; he cited training requirements and the responsibilities of the office. \"I'm asking that you raise it,\" Roberts said during his remarks and described training, use of remote hearing tools and added duties tied to on‑call bail and warrant work.

Commission discussion referenced historical practice, the statute governing elected official pay and a pending state measure. Legal and staff noted that the statutory timing for setting elected‑official pay occurs in December and that Senate Bill 116—currently under consideration—would, if enacted, set higher base pay levels for elected officials; commissioners debated whether to set the judge’s salary now or wait for the outcome of that legislation. County staff recommended setting the increase now and then aligning payroll and next fiscal budgeting as needed.

Several public speakers and local officials supported Roberts. Arthur Aiden, who said he works frequently with the justice court, described Roberts' performance as \"exemplary\" and said the court's responsiveness justified the increase. Court staff noted steps that have reduced the county’s need to use senior judges, including expanded remote hearing capability and new cloud‑based warrant workflows.

A motion to increase the justice of the peace salary to $89,307 was made and seconded; the board voted in favor. Commissioners also discussed budget mechanics and noted the county will adjust department budgets during the current budget cycle to reflect the change. The board did not tie the pay increase to any permanent statutory change; the action sets the salary for the incumbent position at that amount effective immediately.

No additional procedural changes were adopted at the time.","The board approved an increase in the general justice of the peace salary to $89,307 effective next pay period; discussion referenced past practice, Senate Bill 116 and budget implications for the county.",{"_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},6260141,"Developers pitch rail park master plan; commissioners ask for county master plan and milestones",235,1365000,1600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3134880-84eae6ddac103ddddaef69402ca2801f&start=1365&end=1600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3134880-84eae6ddac103ddddaef69402ca2801f/thumbnail_1365000.jpg","/articles/6260141/Lander-County/Nevada/Developers-pitch-rail-park-master-plan-commissioners-ask-for-county-master-plan-and-milestones","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260141-61ca99b28b3954f6ca2bbc1c3f3e38b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440359&Signature=PK45oZql1oSPfH62JTK4ZVhhoBcGfPAJa31-eFfLOOfvJsPspD5sm7tI7FRJhKbttuWdSaqrO3nINdVLGT81e88989tYWh61DVTbLNe6tebycTrhxhlcPZStnBYnGBC27vYF7aDBd2dDQTB6NzJWs3T6GeFFFeaS0xoYPw~Ei8aq6IyksrI-6~vsPQj70pBIW5FpRMBysZAxmjqExYUekY4UtijNj9M1GAJa1FVWCmNP~Ums-st2o1aZG7Slzus1reopKbtheH36HSd1JQkhjZJ~gZB6H-oOeQoaVr9FBFCaLB~RFmvyV5Aq3uK5JoYmmjzigjf7la-PJVNhNZRfRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Summit Edge Development presented a proposed master plan for 300 acres at Lander County’s Industrial Rail Park during the April 24 board meeting, proposing phased development, targeted tenants and a role as prime developer and manager for phase 1.

Sheldon Mudd, executive director of the Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority, introduced Summit Edge and its partners and asked the board to consider authorizing a development agreement process. \"They took special interest in that as a potential developer out on the West Side of town,\" Mudd said. Summit Edge partner Taylor Bennett described a plan that would subdivide the site into smaller parcels to attract warehousing, cold storage, data centers and build‑to‑suit facilities, and said the group would help underwrite horizontal infrastructure and provide housing options to support workforce needs.

Bennett said the firm would coordinate utility and housing solutions and work with manufactured home providers and veteran placement programs to reduce friction in recruiting labor. He told the commissioners Summit Edge would pursue phased development and a long‑term partnership with the county.

Commissioners and county staff raised concerns about a single developer acting as a proprietary gatekeeper for the entire park. Commissioner comments emphasized county control of terms, the need for benchmarks and milestones in any development agreement, and the potential consequences for county services and housing. \"What say does the county have in this?\" a commissioner asked; Summit Edge replied that any development agreement would spell out county protections and rights of rescission.

County Engineer Aaron Martinez suggested the county could consider multiple developers working in parallel rather than a single gatekeeper, arguing that multiple participants would broaden the development mix and could accelerate buildout. Other speakers—including Julie Rich of local developer Framework Construction and Holly Priest of the Chamber of Commerce—said local developers can provide residential lots and urged collaborative planning between developers and the county to ensure infrastructure and housing capacity.

After public comment and extended discussion, commissioners agreed it was premature to grant a proprietary development agreement or to transfer land. The board directed staff to prepare a county master plan or a detailed set of county expectations and milestones and to return with clearer benchmarks and draft development‑agreement terms to evaluate. Summit Edge said it would work with county staff to refine a development agreement; the company clarified its current ask was to begin drafting a development agreement for phase 1 rather than obtain an immediate land conveyance.

No formal vote approving an exclusive development agreement occurred; commissioners instead asked staff to draft a county plan and bring a follow‑up to the board.","Summit Edge Development presented a master‑plan concept for 300 acres at the Lander County Industrial Rail Park. Commissioners and residents pressed for a county‑led master plan, milestone protections, and more details on infrastructure, housing and underwriting before any exclusive arrangement.",{"_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},6260147,"Marigold gives timeline for Buffalo Valley feasibility, says NEPA work to start this year",682,516000,1198000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3134880-84eae6ddac103ddddaef69402ca2801f&start=516&end=1198","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3134880-84eae6ddac103ddddaef69402ca2801f/thumbnail_516000.jpg","/articles/6260147/Lander-County/Nevada/Marigold-gives-timeline-for-Buffalo-Valley-feasibility-says-NEPA-work-to-start-this-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260147-9819247e7eee9ffd3a9e97c107d3895c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440359&Signature=XmWrIofvPSrgdo3bD~Oakbl8TRwRu9wlY66kejBomy3YIyUEZaIgBdJ6xO79DI3uqtTM4XmUmz~w7S1hdBzq-VH~RxUepL3rnCdhkCZRfVF7qQMST2ZyPLi8bDW-2nl3seuAu3br7yQH1EbrvUmd6bisU2pIu8D~lrJVx-BdGbBaYk8mDQLvfbdLp6w6d2B~VeU8wH~9ayQi6Q0Z9Vqm1WQHS~sGpQKHD7KjDoWyrEeU9nASZNE4hQTv3cC~xIOVWPioNlYBw38DLVTIVxDKkoa7kJ~OXN0KUiuv~NEckUSWJhidmi0Uz1vh7bUFpPOequtN-61d63cYJc9joh2qlg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marigold Mine officials told the Lander County Board of Commissioners on April 24 that the company has advanced a pre-feasibility study for the Buffalo Valley deposit and expects to begin NEPA permitting by late 2025.

The update, delivered by Richard Zogel, study manager, and Jesse Barto, environmental manager, outlined a multi‑year schedule that would complete feasibility engineering in early 2026, enter detailed design in 2026–27, and begin construction of site infrastructure in 2028–29 with possible first production in 2029 if permitting and design proceed as planned.

The company said Buffalo Valley is a different geologic style than the existing Marigold operation and currently has maiden reserves declared in the first quarter of 2025. \"We put all those projects through an initial assessment phase,\" Zogel said, and Buffalo Valley \"rose to the top\" for further study. Barto described the planned processing as a run‑of‑mine heap leach with a cascade CIC configuration and an 8,000 gpm design for processing and carbon‑in‑column recovery.

Marigold staff described several technical issues under study, including dewatering of lower pit benches where the water table is present, geochemistry and hydrology baseline work, seismic and geotechnical studies for heap and waste facilities, and preliminary pit‑lake analyses. \"We're doing all of the pit lake study work,\" Zogel said, and the company is also evaluating backfill options in coordination with federal land managers.

The company outlined infrastructure needs, including a roughly 10‑mile road from Marigold to Buffalo Valley to move equipment and carbon trucks. Anton Krueger, general manager, said the road would be used both for site construction and to reposition existing Marigold equipment: \"One of the benefits of Buffalo Valley is because of the size, we have extra hours with our current life in line on some of the shovels and some of the trucks at Marigold. So that equipment can be utilized to go down and mine Buffalo Valley... but we need a road for that stuff to get there.\" When commissioners asked about mine life, Marigold noted current reserves of about 2,000,000 ounces and estimated the combined operation could extend mine life by several years depending on whether Buffalo Valley is developed standalone or integrated with Marigold.

Marigold said it selected a NEPA contractor and plans to enter the NEPA review in the fourth quarter of 2025. Baseline studies already under way include cultural, paleontological, biological, groundwater monitoring (vibrating‑wire piezometers and monitoring wells), and sage‑grouse habitat assessments. The presenters said some rapid infiltration basins are in the preliminary layout for dewatering discharge but that final locations remain under study.

Marigold told the commissioners it is evaluating closure and reclamation options and said it prefers backfilling where feasible, though it has not made a final decision. The company noted it is a signatory to the International Cyanide Management Code and said it has been coordinating with the BLM and other stakeholders to avoid obstructing public access and to refine reclamation plans.

Commissioners asked about road use, staffing and how Buffalo Valley would change Marigold's overall mine life; company representatives said the road would carry large mining equipment, carbon trucks and personnel and that an integrated development could add roughly 1–4 years to the combined mine life compared with a standalone project that could add 3–4 years.

No formal action was taken by the board on the Marigold presentation.","Marigold Mine officials briefed the Lander County commissioners on a Buffalo Valley project feasibility study, permitting timeline and baseline studies; company seeks NEPA review late 2025 and expects potential production in 2029 under the current schedule.","actionData","errors"]

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