LEPC authorizes mid‑cycle grant applications as Harris radio procurement remains delayed
May 29, 2025 | Elko County , Nevada
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At the May 29 meeting of the Elko County Local Emergency Planning Committee, members authorized staff to apply for state grant opportunities that may open mid‑cycle and approved executive‑committee grant actions carried out in March and April.
"I'll move to approve that idea," Deputy Chief Daniel Hassett said during the agenda item that allowed the chair to seek pre‑approval for mid‑cycle applications. The motion to authorize staff to proceed with applications as they open was seconded in the meeting and carried by voice vote.
The committee also discussed outstanding grant procurements and equipment. "We're still waiting on Harris radios," Lee Cabness, the county emergency manager and chair, said. Cabness noted that purchase orders had been submitted and staff were following up. Chris McCann described vendor turnover and procurement delays: "Harris has struggled to keep a sales rep for our area. I believe in the last year, we probably had three, and they just announced the next one that we start in a couple of weeks. I have found ways to be able to work with the headquarters in Virginia and try to get a little more progress, and I've been somewhat successful there. But, yeah, we're just — these radios are getting drawn out because they're taking forever to actually get a purchase order in on."
Committee discussion also noted that a tablet command purchase has been used and training will be scheduled. Members reported they are awaiting word from the budget committee on two grant lines referred to in the meeting (verbatim transcript reference: "26 circ and 26 UWS brands"); the committee did not resolve those items at the meeting.
The executive committee reported one open at‑large committee appointment (the position must not be filled by law enforcement, fire, EMS, health, or public health). Lee Cabness moved to approve the executive committee's prior actions, including applying for grants in March and April, and Jim Rich seconded; the motion carried by voice vote.
The LEPC set its next regular meeting for Aug. 7, 2025, with a typical start time of 1:30 p.m. to be confirmed once room availability is known.
"I'll move to approve that idea," Deputy Chief Daniel Hassett said during the agenda item that allowed the chair to seek pre‑approval for mid‑cycle applications. The motion to authorize staff to proceed with applications as they open was seconded in the meeting and carried by voice vote.
The committee also discussed outstanding grant procurements and equipment. "We're still waiting on Harris radios," Lee Cabness, the county emergency manager and chair, said. Cabness noted that purchase orders had been submitted and staff were following up. Chris McCann described vendor turnover and procurement delays: "Harris has struggled to keep a sales rep for our area. I believe in the last year, we probably had three, and they just announced the next one that we start in a couple of weeks. I have found ways to be able to work with the headquarters in Virginia and try to get a little more progress, and I've been somewhat successful there. But, yeah, we're just — these radios are getting drawn out because they're taking forever to actually get a purchase order in on."
Committee discussion also noted that a tablet command purchase has been used and training will be scheduled. Members reported they are awaiting word from the budget committee on two grant lines referred to in the meeting (verbatim transcript reference: "26 circ and 26 UWS brands"); the committee did not resolve those items at the meeting.
The executive committee reported one open at‑large committee appointment (the position must not be filled by law enforcement, fire, EMS, health, or public health). Lee Cabness moved to approve the executive committee's prior actions, including applying for grants in March and April, and Jim Rich seconded; the motion carried by voice vote.
The LEPC set its next regular meeting for Aug. 7, 2025, with a typical start time of 1:30 p.m. to be confirmed once room availability is known.
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