Churchill County commissioners approve service contracts, budget adjustments, personnel moves and hazard plan in broad vote package

The Churchill County Board of Commissioners approved a package of contracts, budget changes, personnel actions and planning documents during the public meeting. The board’s recorded actions were taken by motion, second and roll (voice) votes; the meeting record indicates each motion carried as announced.

Key approved items included:

- Renewal of a professional services agreement with Mahanna and Associates LLC, not to exceed $180,000 per year for the three‑year period discussed. The board moved and approved the contract renewal after a presentation by consultant Chris Mahanna.

- Ratification of a funding agreement with the Pet Charities program (Meals on Wheels Association) to continue a county program assisting older residents with pet-support costs. Social Services reported about 36 individuals are receiving services each month under the program; the board approved ratification.

- Ratification of an agreement with United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra to establish a stipend award for approved SAFE applications, not to exceed $1,200. Social Services staff said the stipend follows county policies and is intended to prevent disconnection of utilities…