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Ely City Council approves two easements and a resolution to pursue land exchange with White Pine County
Summary
The council unanimously approved two short easements requested by BLM to preserve access for WPCCRDA land sales and adopted Resolution 2025‑09 declaring the city's intent to exchange real property with White Pine County under NRS 277.050/277.053.
The Ely City Council unanimously approved two easements on Oct. 23 at the request of Bureau of Land Management staff and adopted a resolution to begin a property‑exchange process with White Pine County.
BLM Assistant Field Manager Melanie Peterson explained that White Pine County nominated parcels for disposal under the White Pine County Conservation, Recreation and Development Act (WPCCRDA) and that two short road easements across City‑owned parcels would protect public land access if adjacent parcels are sold at auction. Councilwoman Melody Van Camp moved to approve the easements and Councilwoman Michelle Yeoman seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Separately, the Council considered Resolution 2025‑09, which declares the City's intent to exchange real property with White Pine County pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 277.050 and 277.053. City Attorney Chris Arabia said the resolution and notice process were prepared in cooperation with the district attorney's office and comply with Nevada law. Councilman Terrill Trask moved to approve the resolution; Councilman Dennis Perea seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Council action does not complete any land transfers; the resolution initiates the statutory process required before an exchange may proceed and the easements preserve public access pending future land‑sale actions by the BLM and County.
