Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the City Governance topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Votes at a glance: Friendly 5 PUD amendment, salary ordinance, election canvass, and two resolutions approved
Summary
At its June 17 meeting the Fernley City Council approved Bill 385 (Friendly 5 PUD amendment), adopted an ordinance adjusting mayor and council compensation effective November 2028, certified primary election canvass, and approved two budget-related resolutions; most actions passed unanimously (3–0).
Fernley City Council recorded a number of formal actions at its June 17 meeting. Highlights and outcomes follow.
Bill 385 (Friendly 5 PUD amendment) — Approved 3–0. The amendment adds roadway design standards, revises the timing trigger for construction of a connector to U.S. Highway 50A, and clarifies dedication, maintenance and reimbursement responsibilities. (Item 6.1 — motion by Councilman Hannon, second by Councilman Mendoza.)
Ordinance (Bill 387) — Salary adjustments for mayor and council — Adopted 3–0. On second reading council adopted an ordinance to adjust the mayor’s salary to match the Lyon County commissioners and set council salaries at 80% of the mayor’s, with the changes effective November 2028. (Item 6.2 — motion by Councilman Hannon, seconded.)
Canvass of June 9, 2026 primary election — Certified 3–0. Deputy City Clerk Sandy Harris reported 16,091 registered voters and 4,071 ballots cast (25.3% turnout). The council approved the statement of votes as presented. (Item 8.1 — motion by Councilman Hannon, second by Councilman Torres.)
Resolution 26-012 — Commit $3,996,000 for FY27 capital projects — Approved 3–0. The council committed $3,996,000 of the FY26 ending general-fund balance to fund FY27 capital projects and equipment as presented. (Item 9.1 — motion by Councilman Hannon, seconded.)
Resolution 26-013 — Amend cost allocation plan — Approved 3–0. The council updated the cost-allocation plan to reflect organizational reorganization and to allocate general-fund costs for enterprise services; staff will review other resolutions for consistency. (Item 9.2 — motion by Councilman Torres, seconded.)
Consent agenda — Approved 3–0. The consent agenda passed after item 2.6 was pulled for separate discussion. (Item 3 — motion by Councilman Hannon, second by Councilman Mendoza.)
Agenda amendment to pull items 2.6, 6.3 and 10.1 — Approved 2–1. Councilman Torres moved to pull those items; the motion carried 2–1 (public hearing portion of 6.3 was opened for comment today per staff, and the item was continued to July 15 for action). (Item 1.4 — motion by Councilman Torres.)
Several items were continued, slated for further review, or scheduled for upcoming meetings (not all had formal votes). Council also directed staff to continue work on a data-center ordinance with public outreach and site tours (motion carried 3–0).
