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Lyon County commissioners approve utility contract, liquor license, GID expansion and sheriff's union agreement; travel policy amended
Summary
At its Nov. 20 meeting, the Lyon County Board unanimously approved a sludge‑hauling contract not to exceed $99,990, a liquor license for MJH Enterprises, a sewer GID boundary expansion for Microsoft, a collective bargaining agreement with the sheriff's employees (2% COLA and a 1.5% retention bonus), and adopted an amended travel policy after debate.
YERINGTON — The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners voted on several routine and substantive items during the Nov. 20 meeting, acting unanimously on most measures and adopting an amended travel policy after extended debate.
Here are the actions taken and key details:
• Consent agenda (items 12a–12h): Approved in a single motion and passed unanimously.
• Walker Lake Disposal contract (Utilities; item 13a): The board approved a one‑year contract with Walker Lake Disposal for biosolids hauling services from the wastewater treatment plant to Rockwood and Carson City landfills for an amount not to exceed $99,990. Utilities Director Sean Sinclair recommended the award based on received quotes; Commissioner Jacobson moved and Commissioner Hockaday seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
• Acknowledgement of resignation (advisory board; item 14a): The board accepted the resignation of Heidi Martie from the Mountain House Citizens…
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