Churchill County Commissioners Bus Scharmann and Justin Heath presided over the last meeting in their respective terms Dec. 18 by presenting fourth-quarter employee service awards and approving additional funding for the Churchill Animal Protection Society. Nathan Nollan (sheriff’s office), Taylor Clark (district court) and Levi Coonce (sheriff’s office) each received recognition for five years of service.
Daniel Michel (sheriff’s office) was also recognized for his 15 years of service. Commissioners approved $106,010 in additional funding for CAPS to patch, apply epoxy coating and seal the kennel floors and also to demolish and replace the interior of the office building. The county previously supplied $17,000 in quarterly installments at a September meeting.
To raise money for a new boiler and well repairs, CAPS representatives have held multiple fundraisers this year, including a spaghetti dinner, silent auction, a glow-in-the-dark 5K race and a doggy fashion show. Commissioners also discussed and/or took action on the following agenda items: • Accepted the annual comprehensive financial report for the general Churchill County and CC Communications for fiscal year 2024 as presented by Comptroller Sherry Wideman and auditor Kelli Jones of Hinton Burdick. • Approved to reallocate $100,000 from the Extraordinary Repairs Fund and $400,000 from the Navy Range Training Complex funds to renovate the Dry Gulch building at the Rafter 3C complex.
• Approved an actuarial .
