Board directs investigation after competing liquor‑license claims at Meeley's Bar & Grill

The Elko County Board of Commissioners voted to direct staff — including the sheriff’s office — to investigate the status of the liquor license associated with the premises operating as Meeley's Family Bar & Grill and to report findings to the commission on Sept. 15.

Amanda (county staff) told the board that "we're not able to discuss Mr. Schroeder specifically today, as we have not received proof of service as required by the open meeting law," and that staff recommended the board authorize a formal investigation. Kayla Myers, manager of Meeley's Family Bar & Grill, described competing applications and said the current owner had initiated Chapter 11. "Jason had initiated a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which I have the paperwork for today," she told the board.

Commissioner Delma Andreozzi moved that staff be directed to initiate the investigation and report back; Rex Stenninger seconded and the motion passed. Lieutenant Doug Fisher of the sheriff's office told commissioners, "I can assure you by the 15th, I can give you an update," and staff said the county would collect available court paperwork and other documents for the sheriff’s review.

During public comment, Myers explained that because of the stay order and two applications, the premises lacked the paperwork necessary to renew or transfer the license at the sheriff's office, leaving the business limited in its ability to make liquor sales while it arranges lease and bankruptcy outcomes. Staff referenced Elko County Code 64‑8 for fee, late‑fee and revocation rules and emphasized the distinction between grounds for revocation and automatic revocation.