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Votes at a glance: Ely City Council actions May 22, 2025
Summary
A quick roundup of formal actions approved by the Ely City Council on May 22, 2025, including budget adoption, redevelopment funding, appointments, a labor contract, and public‑safety measures; all recorded votes were unanimous.
The Ely City Council approved a series of motions May 22, 2025. Below is a concise summary of each formal action, its outcome, and key details.
• Redevelopment Agency annual funding: Approved allocation of $450,000 total ( $80,000 residential grants; $80,000 commercial grants; $200,000 city infrastructure; $40,000 abatements; $50,000 ongoing grants). Motion carried unanimously. (Agenda item 8.1)
• Consent agenda: Minutes (May 8, 2025) and bills (May 8 and May 15, 2025) approved unanimously. (9A)
• Tree Board appointments: Laurie Carson confirmed to fill a term through Dec. 31, 2027, and Levi Garcia to Dec. 31, 2025; both confirmations unanimous. (9B‑1, 9B‑2)
• Community celebration: Council approved a July 12, 2025 barbecue to mark completion of Jack Caylor Park; unanimous. (9B‑4)
• NDOT intersection changes: Council endorsed proposed modifications at East 15th/Avenue F/East Aultman Street after review with Sheriff Scott Henriod and Fire Chief Pat Stork; unanimous. (9B‑5)
• Tentative FY2026 budget adopted as final with Treasurer Trask's numeric corrections; to be submitted to the Department of Taxation under NRS 354.598. Motion carried unanimously. (Public hearing and action)
• Ordinance 761 second reading (Bill No. 2025‑01): Approved amendment enlarging the Redevelopment Plan Map boundary to include commercial properties along Aultman Street/Great Basin Boulevard and an undeveloped East Ely residential area; unanimous. (Second reading approved)
• Resolution 2025‑03: Revoked White Pine Mobile Park business license for sanitation and maintenance code violations; council directed staff to assist displaced residents as feasible; unanimous. (9B‑6)
• Authorization to initiate seizure procedures for 2160 Crawford Street (APN 001‑036‑07) for violations of the April 15, 2024 condemnation order: Motion to begin legal seizure/abatement procedures approved unanimously; further court and statutory steps required before transfer/demolition. (9B‑7)
• Interlocal Agreement: Approved shared building department services with White Pine County; unanimous. (9B‑8)
• Collective Bargaining Agreement: Approved two‑year contract between City of Ely Fire Department and Operating Engineers Local 3 (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2027), reorganizing command structure and adjusting step increases; unanimous. (9B‑9)
• Suspension of open burning: Approved suspension in city limits from May 26 through Oct. 15, 2025 (previously issued permits unaffected); unanimous. (9B‑10)
All votes recorded in the public transcript were unanimous among the five members present: Mayor Nathan Robertson, Councilmen Terrill Trask and Dennis Perea, and Councilwomen Melody Van Camp and Jerri Lynn Williams‑Harper. Several items that produced sustained public comment (White Pine Mobile Park license revocation and the 2160 Crawford seizure authorization) will require follow‑up implementation steps by city staff and may involve external agencies or court proceedings.
