Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, May 15, 2025 to hear presentations and take action on several significant agenda items. Highlights from the meeting include:

Aspen Creek Rapid Infiltration Basins

Utilities Director David Bruketta provided an update on activities related to the effluent disposal capacity of the Aspen Creek Rapid Infiltration Basins in Dayton.

Lyon County Utilities has developed a plan for assessing and enhancing effluent disposal capacity, including analyzing groundwater through monitoring wells and modifying discharge permits through the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) to allow for reclaimed water to be used for dust control.

Lyon County will continue monitoring and engineering efforts, in coordination with NDEP and representatives from the development community, to identify additional effluent disposal capacity.

Renewable Energy Ordinance

Following a presentation by County Manager Haskin, Commissioner Keller proposed an ordinance amending Lyon County Code Title 15, Chapter 336, sections 6-9 and section 12, and Chapter 320, table 320-1 and 320-4.

The proposed ordinance makes changes to performance standards for wind energy conversion, geothermal generating, and solar generation systems.

The proposed ordinance will also create energy storage systems as an allowable use in Lyon County in certain zoning districts and establishes performance standards.

Finally, the ordinance will establish standards for the decommissioning and reclamation of renewable energy projects. The proposed ordinance is available on the Lyon County website.

Further, the agenda item to discuss and possibly approve a resolution to initiate the formation of a General Improvement District (GID) in Lyon County to transmit electric power to the Northern Nevada Industrial Center (NNIC) was tabled to be heard at a future meeting. 

Board Appointments

Lyon County Fair and Rodeo Board – Acknowledged the resignation of Derik Haase from the Lyon County Fair and Rodeo Board. Appointed Stefanie Moxley to the Lyon County Fair and Rodeo Board with a term expiring on December 28, 2028.

Other Board Actions

 Comptroller – Approved the use of a Construction Manager at Risk process for the Dayton Government Complex and authorize staff to proceed forward with a request for proposal.

In addition, the Board approved to increase the tentative 2025-2026 Commissioners travel budget amount to $21,000  as well as keeping the General Fund contingency at 3%.

Facilities – Approved the use of Park Construction Tax funds in the amount not to exceed $100,000 to install a new upgraded playground structure at the Silver Stage Park.

Approved the use of Park Construction Tax funds in the amount not to exceed $95,000 to install a new upgraded playground structure at Patriot Park.

Approved a three-year contract between Lyon County and the Mason Valley Fire Protection District/Yerington Volunteer Fire Department for the Demolition Derby at the Lyon County Fair & Rodeo.

 Utilities – Approved a resolution of the Silver Springs General Improvement District authorizing the Utilities Director to apply for $777,600 in grant funds from the Capital Improvement Program for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Recycled Water Filtration Rehabilitation Project.

Community Development – Commissioner Hendrix proposed an ordinance amending Lyon County Code Title 15, The Lyon County Land Use and Development Code; Chapter 348 Section 4; to create design standards related to the roof form for Multifamily Residential structures in Lyon County; and other matters properly related thereto. 

 Business Impact Statements (BIS) – A presentation was given by Community Development Director Gavin Henderson on the Business Impact Statements (BIS) related to adopting a new fee resolution to update the building valuation table

Additionally, a BIS was presented for proposed amendments to increase fees for various planning applications, including conditional use permits, administrative design reviews, subdivision maps, and parcel maps, in order to better reflect the actual cost of services, address inflation, and support long-term operational sustainability.

A third BIS presentation addressed the proposal to establish a legal review fee applicable to certain development application types, aimed at recovering County-incurred legal service costs and ensuring such expenses are not subsidized by the general public.

The complete agenda and back up materials are posted online at www.lyon-county.org/Agendacenter. Residents can view recordings of Board of County Commission meetings on the Lyon County YouTube Channel.