Regular Meeting

City of Elko ) County of Elko ) State of Nevada ) SS January 13, 2026 The City Council of the City of Elko, State of Nevada met for a regular meeting beginning at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The meeting was held in the council chambers, 1751 College Ave., Elko. This meeting was called to order by Mayor Reece Keener. The public can watch the meeting by phone, tablet, laptop, or computer by going to the link provided on the agenda. Questions can be sent to cityclerk@elkocitynv.gov. I. CALL TO ORDER The Agenda for this meeting of the City of Elko City Council has been properly posted for this date and time in accordance with NRS requirements. II. ROLL CALL Present: Reece Keener, Mayor Chip Stone, Councilman Clair Morris, Councilman Giovanni Puccinelli, Councilman Marissa Lostra, Councilwoman City Staff Present: Jan Baum, City Manager Dale Johnson, Assistant City Manager Jim Kerr, Utilities Director Andrew Storla, Water/Sewer Superintendent Nikki Johnson, Swimming Pool Manager Paul Algerio, Public Works Jim Foster, Airport Manager James Johnston, Fire Chief Lieutenant Shane Daz Annette Robinson, City Clerk Cathy Laughlin, City Planner Ralph Negron, Development Manager Candi Quilici, Accounting Manager James Wiley, Parks and Recreation Director Susie Shurtz, Human Resources Manager Sarah Schick, Civil Engineer Nichole Stephens, City Clerk Technician II Rachel Randall, Planning Technician III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 1 of 18  IV. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC Pursuant to N.R.S. 241, this time is devoted to comments by the public, if any, and discussion of those comments. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item on the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a successive agenda and identified as an item for possible action. ACTION WILL NOT BE TAKEN Scott Gavorsky, 878 2nd Street and on behalf of the Elko County Republican Party announced they were having their Winter Central Committee Meeting on January 24th and their County Convention and Precinct Meetings at the E Center on February 21st, beginning at 9 a.m. They would also be hosting their Lincoln Day Dinner on March 14th at the E Center starting at 5 p.m. and tickets would be available beginning in February. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes for the December 9, 2025, Regular Session. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION B. Mayoral designation of City Council members to specific "Liaison" positions within the City of Elko, and matters related thereto. NO ACTION BY COUNCIL REQUIRED Please see attachment for list of Liaison Positions. C. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a List of Appraisers, recommended by the City Manager, for the purpose of conducting appraisals during the 2026 Calendar Year, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Elko City Code Section 8-1-1 requires the City Manager or designee to compile and submit a List of Appraisers qualified to conduct business in the City of Elko to the City Council on or about January 1st of each year. The Planning Department has developed a list of qualified appraisers interested in conducting business with the City of Elko, and the City Manager has approved the list. CL ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Morris to approve the consent agenda as written. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) VI. PRESENTATION A. Presentation recognizing Nikki Johnson, Swimming Pool Manager and her more than 39 years of service to the Citizens of Elko, and matters related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY, NON-ACTION ITEM James Wiley, Parks and Recreation Director, said it was not very common nowadays where an individual stays at one job throughout their entire life. Nikki started at the pool in 1987 as a swim January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 2 of 18  instructor, moved into a lifeguard position, then to Assistant Pool Manager, and spent the majority of the time as the Pool Manager. He said her exceptional knowledge and skill in operating the aquatic facility always stood out to him, and he was always amazed about how well versed she was in the quirkiness and able to adapt and overcome all the challenges that came about in operating that facility. He has always been amazed at her leadership, the way she would coach and mentor, and the way she really cared about her employees. He thanked Nikki for her amazing career and wished her a happy retirement. Rachel Randall, 2311 Wildwood Way, said other than her home and schools she has attended, the pool is where she has spent most of her life. She joined the swim team when she was five years old and swam competitively until she graduated high school. As an adult, she has continued to come to the pool to swim, watch her nephew and nieces compete in swim meets, and volunteer with the swim team. She said while she and Nikki have had different experiences at the pool, the facility has given them a shared history. Nikki watched her and her siblings grow up, and now her nephew and nieces as well. She congratulated Nikki on this remarkable milestone and said her commitment to the facility had made it a welcoming place for generations. Mayor Keener thanked Nikki and said the only complaints he had ever received were for things that were beyond her control. He congratulated her on a distinguished career and finishing strong, and they really appreciate the job she has done. Jim Foster, Airport Manager, said there was a point where the wall failed at the swimming pool and Nikki went to the airport for a little while and plowed snow for them, and he really appreciated her coming out and spending that time at the airport. He was proud of her for the 39 years she put in and was very happy for her. She has always been a great friend and he appreciated that. Erin Ferris, 188 Bellwood and Head Coach oft the Elko Swim team, said Nikki was committed to every swimmer and every individual that walked through that door, and safety was always a number one concern. She knew she could always trust her, and she was someone she could go to and always get a straight answer. She told Nikki she would be missing her around the pool. Councilmember Clair Morris said he had a unique opportunity to compete in a triathlon with Nikki many years ago and they actually won it. Councilmember Giovanni Puccinelli said he considered Nikki a good friend and wished her well and good luck in her future endeavors. Councilmember Chip Stone thanked Nikki for everything she had done and commented she probably taught half the town how to swim. He thanked her and wished her a happy retirement. Councilmember Marissa Lostra said she was just one of the many community members that can say that Nikki was synonymous with the pool. Nikki not only taught her children lessons and employed them, but she was still their favorite boss, and they all wished her a happy retirement. She thanked Nikki for all of her years of service and everything she has given to the community. January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 3 of 18  Jan Baum, City Manager, said when her children were teenagers in high school, they always had friends over that spoke very highly of their employer Nikki. She added in the big picture, she had saved a lot of lives in the community by teaching all of these children how to swim. Dale Johnson, Assistant City Manager, thanked Nikki for all the times she called him when she had problems. He knew when she called there was usually something going on that was going to change their day. Nikki Johnson, Swimming Pool Manager, said she has done only this job for the past 46 years. She started when she was 16 years old in Utah and after moving to Wyoming, she was asked if she wanted to be head guard at 19 years old. They handed her a little booklet with a quote that read “Leadership is not about being the star. It’s about lighting the way for others.” She said it took her awhile to figure that out. She thanked the public for allowing her to serve them and be a part of their lives and part of their kids’ lives growing up and teaching them to swim. She said to her staff, there were no words; hundreds and hundreds of teenagers have come through that door. Many have come and gone, but she could not have done her job without all of them. To the department heads she has worked with, she could not have asked for a better group past and present. She said she would miss the Parks and Recreation staff the most and couldn’t thank them enough for everything they have done for her. Everybody that she worked for allowed her to shine, to be better than what she is and who she is. She hoped somewhere along the line she lit their lights a little bit, but they definitely did hers and she couldn’t say thank you enough. Mr. Wiley presented Nikki with one of her favorite pictures of the outdoor pool at night that listed her years of service from 1987 to 2026. He thanked her again for all of her years of service to the city. B. Reading of a proclamation by the Mayor in recognition of the month of January as National Radon Month, and matters related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY, NON-ACTION ITEM Mayor Keener read the proclamation in recognition of January as National Radon Month. Jill Tingey, Extension Educator for the Elko County Office announced they had plenty of free kits in the office and the public was welcome to come by the office anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. every Monday through Friday. She added they were located at 701 Walnut Street in the old manor, now called Griswold Hall. Mayor Keener said he had tested his home a few years ago and it was elevated and he encouraged the public to get a kit and test their homes. VII. PERSONNEL A. Election of Mayor Pro Tempore, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Mayor Keener stated Mayor Pro Tem Puccinelli had indicated to him that he would like to continue in that role if the board so pleases. Councilmember Puccinelli said it has been an honor and a pleasure and he has enjoyed it. January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 4 of 18  ** A motion was made by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Stone to nominate Giovannia Puccinelli for Mayor Pro Tem. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) B. Review, consideration, and possible approval of an Agreement between the City of Elko, and the Elko Police Officers Protective Association, Nevada Association of Public Safety Officers, July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The City of Elko has concluded negotiations for FY 2025/2026. A redlined copy of the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement is included in the agenda packet for review. SS Note: This portion of the meeting may be closed pursuant to NRS 288; therefore the Council may move to adjourn the meeting prior to consideration of this item. No action was take on this item. VII.C. Review, consideration, and possible approval of an Agreement between the City of Elko, and the Elko Police Officers Protective Nevada Association of Public Safety Officer Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO, Local 9110, Sergeants Unit, July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The City of Elko has concluded negotiations for FY 2025/2026. A redlined copy of the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement is included in the agenda packet for review. SS Note: This portion of the meeting may be closed pursuant to NRS 288; therefore the Council may move to adjourn the meeting prior to consideration of this item. No action was taken on this item. D. Review, consideration and possible approval for the City of Elko, Nevada to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding Article 16 of the Current Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2423, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The purpose of this MOU is to append the current July, 2024 through June 30, 2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2423, and the City of Elko to cover the PERS Employee Contribution Rate for the period beginning on July 20, 2025. The Fire Fighter Employee Contribution Rate increased by 4.375% on July 20, 2025. The negotiated COLA for the Fire Fighters as of July 1, 2025 was 3.0%, resulting in a decrease of 1.375% for the Fire Fighters. This agreement will ensure the 4.375% PERS Employee Contribution Rate is covered. SS January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 5 of 18  Ms. Baum stated when they had originally negotiated the firefighter’s contracts, they did not know about the large increase in the PERS rate. The firefighters had to cover 4.375% of the 8.75% increase, which resulted in a decrease in pay of 1.375%, so they reached out to the Firefighters Association and suggested the MOU to cover the 1.375% so their pay would not go backwards. She added if the City Council agreed with the proposal, they would go back to July 20th and do a retro for their pay. She said it was their intent to cover the PERS for patrol and the sergeants as well. Councilmember Clair Morris stated he agreed it was fair and the right thing to do so they don’t take a cut in pay. Mayor Keener agreed. He called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Lostra to approve the City of Elko, Nevada to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding article 16 of the current collective bargaining agreement with the International Fire Association, Local 2423. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) VIII. APPROPRIATION A. Review and possible approval and/or ratification of warrants, hand cut checks, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve warrants in the amount of $424,467.03. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve hand cut checks in the amount of $1,666,267.79. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) B. Review and possible ratification of Councilman Chip Stone warrant and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Morris to approve warrants in the amount of $649.73. The motion Passed. (4-0) Councilmember Stone abstained from voting. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve utility refunds in the amount of $5,509.16. January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 6 of 18  The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) C. Review, consideration, and possible issuance of substantial completion for Public Works Project EL-2025-194; RDA Downtown Corridor Sidewalk Project, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION MKD Construction Inc. has substantially completed the 2025 RDA Downtown Corridor Sidewalk Project. The project bid amount was $2,222,222.00. There were thirteen change orders totaling $114,030.78 for a contract amount of $2,336,252.78. Change order thirteen was approved to extend the contract to Spring 2026 to complete the landscaping and electrical in the 500 block. Other than the items included in the extension, the project is considered substantially complete. CL Cathy Laughlin, City Planner, said this was a lengthy project with quite a few change orders, but those numbers would have been doubled without the city crews in various departments. Councilmember Puccinelli remarked that he was surprised there were only 13 change orders with the number of issues he had heard they were having through his work. Ms. Laughlin said they weren’t finished and the last change order would extend the project. They would come back in the spring to finish the irrigation, landscaping and electrical in the 500 block, and then they would bring back for final acceptance. She added it is a great project and was a good addition to their downtown. Mayor Keener commented it looks terrific. Councilmember Stone said he had a chance to talk to quite a few of the business owners down there and they were all happy with the result. Mayor Keener called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Stone to issue substantial completion. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) IX. NEW BUSINESS D. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a twelve (12) month Transportation Services Agreement between SkyWest Airlines and the City of Elko for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The City of Elko was awarded the Department of Transportation (DOT) Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) Grant in 2025 to assist with the cost of the introduction of the mid-day flight from Salt Lake City to and from Delta’s prime east and January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 7 of 18  westbound banks with Skywest Airlines. The contract for this flight must be with the City of Elko to qualify for reimbursement through the DOT SCASDP Grant. Global Aero Aviation Consulting negotiated an Agreement on behalf of the City of Elko for the mid-day flight for the twelve (12) months ending December 31, 2026 with a maximum liability of $994,934. The SCASDP Grant will reimburse the City of Elko for 40% of the flight cost. The Flight Alliance of Northeastern Nevada (FANN) has funding to assist with the city’s 60% match. JB Ms. Baum stated they were thrilled to bring the agreement to City Council, and that since COVID had upended the entire airline industry, this was their first one-year agreement, and they appreciated that SkyWest was able to extend it to them. Mr. Foster introduced Ted Christensen from SkyWest, Matt Skinner and Bill Tomcich from Global Aero (formerly known as Airplanners). Ted Christensen, Manager of Route Planning with SkyWest, said this was his first time in Elko, and in the short time he had been there he could tell they have passion and pride for their city. He said he remembered a meeting during COVID about the future of air service in Elko and it was very doom and gloom, and five years later Elko has been a great success story, and the added flights have performed very well. He said they look forward to being in Elko for the long haul and for the relationship to continue. Mayor Keener thanked SkyWest for hanging in there during the uncertainty. He said it was very gratifying to see their numbers continue to increase year over year, and they hoped they could eventually do away with the MRGs and be self-sustaining. Bill Tomcich, Managing Partner at Global Aero said he was pleased to see an improvement in the quality of the service here over the last four years, the load factors have come up, and the average fares are going up as well. He added overall traffic has been growing, and they finished the month of December with the highest single passenger activity at the Elko Airport since 2019. He said this was a real success story for the community and they were proud to be a part of it. Mayor Keener called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Lostra to approve the 12-month Transportation Services Agreement between SkyWest Airlines and the City of Elko for the period of January 1st, 2026 and December 31st, 2026. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) A. Review, consideration, and possible approval of Revocable Permit No. 3-25, filed by Caleb A. Sheldon and Diamond S. Sheldon, Trustees of the Caleb & Diamond Sheldon Family Trust, to occupy +/- 449 square feet of Jennings Way and Bluffs Avenue Rights-of-Way adjacent to their parcel located at 3025 Hailey Court, to accommodate existing landscaping, including a block wall, vegetation and fencing, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 8 of 18  The applicant has replaced their previous fence with a new landscape wall and fence and it encroaches into both the Jennings Way and Bluffs Avenue rights-of-way. CL Ms. Laughlin said the property had previously had a fence at the finished grade level. They decided they wanted to level out their backyard and built a retaining wall and relocated the fence. Unfortunately, they had not reached out to the City of Elko before they did the work, and it is all located within the City of Elko right-of-way on both Bluffs and Jennings Way. They were made aware of it when they received a complaint regarding the new construction and code enforcement reached out to the property owners. When they spoke to staff about it, they determined a site triangle study would need to be done and submitted to the City of Elko to determine if it was impeding on the intersection or not. A copy of the site study is included in the agenda packet. She noted she had questioned the engineer that did it because the vehicle is shown over the crosswalk area, to which the engineer responded they can do that according to the green book, and according to the engineer there were no concerns at this intersection for blocking sight for oncoming traffic. She said staff recommended approval of the revocable permit, subject to the execution of the license agreement, a copy of which is included in the agenda packet. Mayor Keener called for public comment and did not receive a response. Councilmember Lostra asked if the applicant was aware they needed to pull a permit before installing the wall. Ms. Laughlin responded they were not aware of that and were also not aware of the four and a half feet they were encroaching onto the right-of-way until code enforcement had reached out to them. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve the Revocable Permit Number 3-25, subject to the execution of a standard license agreement between the applicant and the City of Elko. The motion Passed. (4-1) B. Review, consideration and possible approval of Parcel Map No. 5-25, filed by the City of Elko. The parcel map is a merger and re-subdivision of two parcels into three parcels and contains an offer of dedication of rights-of-way for Elm Street and 13th Street. Due to the rights-of-way dedication, it was referred to the Planning Commission which heard the item on January 6, 2026, and forwarded a recommendation to City Council to approve Parcel Map No. 5-25, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The City of Elko owns the land leased to the Elko County Fairgrounds and with the recent 13th Street vacation and grant of easement, it was discovered by the surveyor that a portion of 13th Street and a portion of Elm Street were never dedicated. CL Ms. Laughlin explained while mapping all of the ball fields, staff decided there needed to be some clean up with the mapping of the surrounding areas and had a surveyor redo the parcel map. Once the parcel map is recorded, they can meet with the school district and do a boundary line adjustment to January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 9 of 18  take back the portion of the parking lot that was granted to them with the vacation of 13th. This was just the next step in a nearly year-long process and they were getting closer. She added since it had the dedication of two streets, it had to go to Planning Commission first and now it is before City Council to be administratively approved. Mayor Keener called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Lostra, seconded by Councilmember Puccinelli to approve Parcel Map Number 5-25 and accept all offers of dedication for rights of way. Approval is based on the facts and findings and condtitions as presented in the Development Department's memo dated December 22, 2025. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) Mayor Keener called for a brief recess of the meeting at 5:19 pm, to reconvene at 5:30 pm for the public hearing. XI. 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING Review, consideration, and possible action to name the baseball field commonly known as B. "Upper Kump Field" after Mr. Gaylen Christean, Jr. and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION City Council reviewed a petition from Mrs. Tera Hooiman and other community members regarding the possible naming of the baseball field commonly known as "Upper Kump Field" after Mr. Gaylen Christean on December 9, 2025. Pursuant to the criteria for naming Elko Facilities and Parks, staff requested additional public comment from organizations and citizens utilizing the facility. Subject to the comments and information during this public hearing, the City Council may take action to name the facility as requested in the petition. JW Mr. Wiley said this was the second and likely final meeting on this matter. Since the meeting on December 9th, the petition continued circulation and had upwards of 770 names. A copy of the petition is included in the minutes packet. He added the Parks and Recreation staff solicited organizations that utilize that field and reached out to them to solicit any comment, and he did not receive any that indicated any objection, and staff recommended approval. Mayor Keener called on former Planning Commissioner Tera Hooiman for public comment. Tera Hooiman via GoTo said today was about more than just a name on a field, it was about a legacy. Through baseball, track, and countless hours of quiet service, her uncle showed athletes and their families that sports were never just about winning. It was also about accountability, discipline, and showing up for others. The field would now stand as a permanent remembrance of the impact he had on all of them, and long after the games are played and records are broken, his values will continue to shape those athletes that will step onto the field. January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 10 of 18  Dennis Tafoya via GoTo and from Jacksonville, North Carolina said Gaylen was his coach for many years, and he was a pall bearer at Gaylen’s service. He said this would be a great honor to Gaylen and it meant a lot to him that the committee would consider this for an amazing individual that touched many lives. Shane Gilligan, former Elko High School baseball coach, said he was there to speak to them as a testament of Gaylen’s influence as a coach, father figure and friend. He said Gaylen was his coach after his father had died, and as a father figure had taught him a love for the game, discipline and respect, and Gaylen and his family deserve the honor of having the field named after him. He said a community such as ours only excels by selfless acts that men like Gaylen did throughout his life, and he deserves to be honored. Mayor Keener closed off public comments. He said he hasn’t encountered anyone that has any opposition to this and it has his full support. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Stone to name the baseball field commonly known as "Upper Kump Field" after Mr. Gaylen Christean Jr. Staff from the Recreation Department will collaborate with the family to finalize the naming. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) A. Review, consideration, and possible action on Resolution No. 21-25, a resolution and order vacating a portion of Douglas Street and a portion of South 7th Street consisting of an area approximately 2,090 square feet adjacent to APN 001-358-006, which is located within the City of Elko, Nevada, to the abutting property owner, Trooper Holdings LLC., filed and processed as Vacation No. 6-25, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION NRS 278.480 states "If the governing body is satisfied that the public will not be materially injured by the proposed vacation; it shall order the street or easement vacated." CL Mayor Keener disclosed the applicant is a friend of his and he would abstain from voting. Ms. Laughlin said the right-of-way at Douglas Street, as well as Seventh Street, are very excessive and wider than they would ever build and staff were in support of the vacation. She noted there is another agenda item that will grant an easement over the area they are vacating for public utilities and drainage at their end access as well. Mayor Keener called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Stone to adopt Resolution Number 21-25 with a condition which conditionally approves Vacation Number 6-25. Councilmember Lostra said she would abstain from voting, stating she was personally vested with one of the design professionals on the project. January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 11 of 18  The motion Passed. (3-0) Mayor Keener and Councilmember Lostra abstained from voting. C. Review, consideration, and possible action to conditionally approve Tentative Map No. 6- 25, filed by BELDCO, LLC, for the development of a subdivision entitled Bergeron Village Town Homes Area 1, involving the proposed division of approximately 3.056 acres of property into 17 lots for single-family residential development within a R1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Subject property will be accessed by E. Jennings Way and Windsor Avenue. RN Ralph Negron, Development Manager, clarified that it is not Bergeron Village Townhomes, it is Bergeron Village Patio homes. He read from his staff report, a copy of which was included in the agenda packet. He said they currently have about six findings and 17 conditions and staff recommends conditional approval. Mayor Keener called for public comment. Scott MacRitchie, 1947 Amber Way said this was a project within an existing project they are already doing. Mayor Keener asked Mr. MacRitchie how deep the garages were. Mr. MacRitchie responded they were 22 feet, with an additional two parking spaces on the driveway on each one. Councilmember Stone asked what kind of pricing would they see with these homes. Mr. MacRitchie responded he is not the builder; they just develop the land and sell to the builders. He noted Kelly Builders was their partner on this project. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Lostra, seconded by Councilmember Stone to conditionally approve Tentative Map Number 6-25 for Bergeron Village Patio Homes Area 1 subdivision subject to the findings and conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission Meeting held on December 2, 2025. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) IX. NEW BUSINESS C. Review, consideration and possible acceptance of a Grant of Easement for public access and utilities over a portion of South 7th Street and Douglas Street adjacent to APN 001- 358-006, between Trooper Holdings, LLC. and the City of Elko, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 12 of 18  As part of the approval of Vacation 6-25, the City of Elko has requested that a public access and utility easement be granted over the entire portion of the Douglas Street and S. 7th Street rights-of-way which are proposed to be vacated by Resolution 21-25. CL Mayor Keener said he would abstain from voting. Ms. Laughlin said this was simply a housekeeping item. Whenever they vacate a portion of their right- of-way, they have to notify all public utilities. If there are any utilities in that area, they do ask the applicant to grant them an easement. Mayor Keener called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Stone to accept the Grant of Easement for public access and utilities as presented. The motion Passed. (3-0) Mayor Keener and Councilmember Lostra abstained from voting. X. RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE A. Review, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 1-26, a Resolution and Order providing for the Elko City General Election to be held November 3, 2026, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The Elko City Council will have one (1) Mayor position and two (2) City Councilmember positions available for the election to be held November 3, 2026. The City Election shall be governed by and conducted in accordance with the Elko City Charter, Title 1, Chapter 5 of the Elko City Code, and all applicable laws of Nevada. Candidates may declare their candidacy online at the Secretary of State Candidacy Filing website or in person at the Elko City Clerk's Office and then pay their $50 fee in person at the Elko City Clerk's Office from March 2nd through March 13th, 2026. AR Annette Robinson, City Clerk, said the proclamation regarding the election was just a requirement by the state that they announce their election. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Lostra, seconded by Councilmember Stone to adopt Resolution 1-26. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) B. Review, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution No. 2-26, a Resolution amending fees charged for services provided by the Water Reclamation Facility Laboratory, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The Water Department is required to conduct annual Odor Method testing for drinking water compliance, which is time-sensitive and must be completed within 24 hours of January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 13 of 18  sampling. The City of Elko Laboratory was recently certified to complete Odor Method Testing and has the capability to perform this testing in-house using an odor-free water generator from the WRF Department and a trained Utilities odor panel. Currently, samples are sent to local and out-of-state laboratories. Performing the analysis at the City of Elko Lab will eliminate shipping delays, ensure compliance, and reduce shipping and administrative costs. VZ Valerie Zatarain, Laboratory Director reported they are now certified to this odor method and have utilized and trained other employees in the Utilities Department to smell the water. She added they are charging $115, which was similar to a competitor price, but did not include the additional fees their competitors charge. Mayor Keener asked if there was much demand outside of normal hours for this type of testing. Ms. Zatarain responded there was not and she thought the laboratory reserved the right to decline taking a test if for instance, it had to be run after hours. She did not see there ever being an emergency need for an odor test because it is more of a secondary test. Mayor Keener called for public comment. Scott Gavorsky, 878 2nd Street, asked if they would open that up to other public water systems in the area, as it may be a minor money-making opportunity for the city. Ms. Zatarain responded that all of their samples and testing procedures are available to the public and that have to be granted through NDEP through the State of Nevada, and they do provide those services to the public. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Lostra to approve Resolution Number 2-26. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) XII. SUBDIVISION A. Review, consideration, and possible acceptance of Subdivision Improvements for the Bergeron Village Subdivision Phase 3, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Council approved Final Map 1-25 for Bergeron Village on May 13, 2025. A Performance and Maintenance Agreement was also entered on May 13, 2025. The Developer has requested acceptance of the subdivision. The Developer has substantially completed the Subdivision Improvements in accordance with the approved plans. The City is in receipt of the required certification of the project by the Engineer of Record. The Developer is required to and has provided the maintenance security in the amount of $5516.10 for a 12-month maintenance period. The maintenance period will begin on the January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 14 of 18  date of Council acceptance of the subdivision improvements provided the maintenance bond is on file with the City. RN Mr. Negron said this was another good project by Scott MacRitchie, Ruby Dome and Carter Engineering. He stated the $5,516.10 was due to an issue with some asphalt they would take care of in the spring, and they were in receipt of that check to take care of that. He added he had received Scott MacRitchie’s maintenance bond in the amount of $194,478, which was part of the 10% of their performance agreement. He said they were looking for acceptance. Mayor Keener commented that everything looks terrific and the views were great up there as well. He called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Lostra to accept the public improvements for Bergeron Villages Phase 3. The developer has provided the required maintenance bond in the amount of $5,516.10, the slurry seal to be completed in the spring of 2026. The maintenance period shall commence on the date the subdivision is accepted by the City Council. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) B. Review, consideration and possible approval of Final Map No. 7-25, filed by DGB Investment, Inc for the development of a subdivision entitled Bergeron Village Phase 4 involving the proposed division of approximately 74.55 acres of property into 19 lots for residential development and 1 remainder lot within the R (Single Family and Multiple Family Residential) Zoning District, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Subject property is located east of the Jennings Way and Windsor Avenue. RN Mr. Negron reviewed his staff report, a copy of which is in the agenda packet. He said there were 11 findings and 11 conditions, and staff were seeking conditional approval. Mayor Keener called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Lostra, seconded by Councilmember Puccinelli to approve the Final Map Number 7-25, filed by DGB Investments Incorporated for the development of a subdivision entitled Bergeron Village Phase 4 based on facts, findings, and conditions as presented in staff report dated December 15, 2025, and as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) C. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a Performance Agreement for Bergeron Village Phase 4 by the applicant DGB Investment, Inc., and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 15 of 18  As part of the approval of Bergeron Village Phase 4, a performance agreement will need to be filed with the City of Elko within 30 days of City Council acceptance. RN Mr. Negron said this was just an extension of what they just went through on phase four, and once the project is signed and approved, they would be able to get started. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Lostra, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve Bergeron Village Phase 4 Performance Agreement. The agreement must be completed within 30 days of the City Council's approval. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) XIII. REPORTS A. Mayor and City Council Mayor Keener reminded the board that the mandatory reporting from the Secretary of State’s office was due on Thursday the 15th. There were two reports, one for contributions and expenses and another for financial disclosures. Councilmember Lostra reported the Arts and Culture Board had received additional funding to bring in a second piece of art for the semiquincentennial celebration. She added the Chamber of Commerce was funding the project to allow for the art piece. B. City Manager Ms. Baum reported Monday the 19th was MLK day and was an observed holiday for the City of Elko. She added the next strategic planning meeting would be February 12th. C. Assistant City Manager Dale Johnson, Assistant City Manager, reported he was working on a couple of project with Facilities and Public Works for their downtown crosswalks. They were planning to install rapid flashing beacons at 5th and Commercial at the railroad, and then Third, Fourth and Silver streets. D. Utilities Director No report. E. Public Works No report. F. Airport Manager January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 16 of 18  Mr. Foster reported they may be getting ready to start their pavement preservation project sooner rather than later because of the abnormally high temperatures they have been having out at the airport. G. City Attorney No report. H. Fire Chief No report. I. Police Chief No report. J. City Clerk Ms. Robinson reported the Shilo Inn has not paid October, November or December’s lodging tax. January 24th with be 70 days and she will be filing again for a suspension of their business license. She noted their water bill was also late. K. City Planner No report. XIII.L. Development Manager No report. XIII.M. Financial Services Director No report. N. Parks and Recreation Director Mr. Wiley reported they would be having a Parks and Recreation Board meeting on Thursday at 6:30 p.m., and Friday morning at 9 a.m. they would be having their Golf Advisory Board meeting. He said SnoBowl has not changed, and since the last meeting the old pool facility was officially closed by the City of Elko and turned over to the Boys and Girls Club. O. Civil Engineer No report. January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 17 of 18  P. Building Official No report. XIV. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC Pursuant to N.R.S. 241, this time is devoted to comments by the public, if any, and discussion of those comments. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item on the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a successive agenda and identified as an item for possible action. ACTION WILL NOT BE TAKEN Mayor Keener called for final public comment and did not receive a response. There being no further business, Mayor Reece Keener adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m. Mayor Reece Keener Annette Robinson, City Clerk January 13, 2026 City Council | Minutes Page 18 of 18