11-10 News - County Commission, Ely City Council to meet on Thursday

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White Pine County commissioners will certify the results of the November 3rd General Election when they meet Thursday morning.
County Clerk Nichole Stephey will present the official election canvass for commission approval.
Other business includes proposed county comments on Cal Tech's DSA 2000 Project in North Spring Valley and NV Energy's Greenlink North transmission line.
Commissioners will also hear an update on fire district progress and consider new qualifications for outside building plan reviews and inspections, along with a model development agreement for large-scale renewable energy projects.
Thursday's meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the White Pine County Library Conference Room in Ely. KELY will carry the meeting live and make it available afterward as a podcast.





White Pine County deputies investigated a fatal traffic accident, a hit-and-run, and two arrests over the weekend.
On Friday, deputies investigated the death of 55-year-old Patricia Castellanos of Las Vegas following a crash on a state highway. The Nevada State Police are investigating.
Saturday, deputies arrested 56-year-old Blake Delucia of Ruth on charges including possession of a controlled substance, expired registration, and no proof of insurance. Bail was set at 30-thousand dollars.
Sunday, the Nevada State Police reported the DUI arrest of Jeffrey Osborne, with bail set at 945 dollars.
Other calls included a hit-and-run at a county recreation area, a reported theft at a local casino, and a report of deer being shot with a paintball gun, which was referred to the Nevada Department of Wildlife.





The City of Ely and White Pine County could begin working together on a comprehensive development plan covering both jurisdictions.
That proposal is among the major items on Thursday's Ely City Council agenda. Mayor Nathan Robertson and County Commissioner Jose Noriega are asking the council to consider forming a committee that would work with a contractor to develop a master plan addressing zoning and future development, including renewable energy projects, data centers and other potential growth.
The council will also consider a request from the county to begin negotiations on amendments to the Regional Planning Commission ordinances.
Other business includes selecting a Community Development Block Grant project for the 2027-2028 program year. The city's proposed project is a waterline improvement along East 15th Street and Fay Avenue.
Council members will also consider second readings of two ordinances involving residential fencing. One would amend regulations governing fences, walls and hedges, while the other would prohibit electrified and razor-wire fences on residential properties.
Additional items include a proposed bicycle and tricycle salvage area at the regional landfill, a new city treasurer appointment, and regulations governing drone operations within designated historic landmark areas.
The Ely City Council meets Thursday at five p.m. at the Ely Volunteer Fire Hall on Mill Street. 




Helen Ann Papez, a native of Ely, has passed away at the age of 89.
Born in Ely in 1937, Helen attended McGill Grade School and White Pine High School before moving to the Reno area in 1959.
She enjoyed embroidery, coloring, music, and attending musicals at the Pioneer Auditorium. She is remembered by her son, Steve, her sister, Margie, and many dear friends and caregivers.
Services will be held Saturday, November 14th, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in McGill.




Nevada will receive more than 182 million dollars in additional federal funding to strengthen healthcare services in rural communities.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the second-year award Sunday through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
The money is part of a five-year, 50-billion-dollar federal initiative aimed at improving rural healthcare access, expanding the medical workforce, and supporting new technology and services.
Nevada's latest award brings the state's two-year total to more than 364 million dollars, with another three years of funding still to come.
This news comes as the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine has secured more than seven million dollars in state funding to expand healthcare access in rural Nevada.
The grants will support programs addressing physician shortages, maternal health, emergency medical services, tribal healthcare, and telehealth.
More than three million dollars will go toward a rural graduate medical education consortium, with additional funding for family medicine training, healthcare apprenticeships, and workforce recruitment.
The money is part of Nevada's 36-million-dollar Rural Health Transformation Program, designed to strengthen healthcare services in rural and frontier communities.


That's your morning news from White Pine County and the state of Nevada




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