Board of Supervisors
Carson City Supervisor Brad Bonkowski to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 9:38pmBrad Bonkowski, Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor and Chair of the Carson City RTC (Regional Transportation Commission) will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. His appearance is intended as a town hall on the still unresolved issue of how maintenance of Carson's 676 lane-miles of roadway should be funded.
Gayatri & other ancient Hindu mantras opened both Nevada Senate & Assembly
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 12:00pmBoth Nevada State Assembly and Senate in capital Carson City started their sessions on April 22 with ancient Hindu prayers; containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture.
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered these invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Assembly and Senate. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the English interpretation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.
Sheriff's Office approved to apply for grant to fund victim's advocate for Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 10:58amAccording to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, the Sheriff’s Office is applying for a grant in order to fund a victim’s advocate position, a position that used to be under the umbrella of Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
The Carson City Board of Supervisor’s approved the application during their Thursday meeting.
Carson City supervisors to discuss rifle range usage, family planning grant and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 04/17/2019 - 1:59pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will meet tomorrow, Thursday, April 18 to award Length of Service certificates to city employees, discuss contracts for new furniture in the sheriff’s office, rifle range usage, a family planning services grant and more.
Carson City Cultural Commission to hold meeting to discuss grants, budget and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 12:38pmThe Carson City Cultural Commission will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 16, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center. On the docket for discussion will be the Department of Arts and Culture budget, a "Celebrate Culture!" grant guideline and more.
Changes to Carson City Sheriff's Office include full time Traffic-Enforcement Unit at WNC
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 2:38pmSheriff Furlong is pleased to announce a newly established vital public safety service which has been fully integrated into Sheriff’s Office operations. The department has re-established a full-time Traffic Enforcement Unit, assigned to serve and protect the community and campus of Western Nevada College (WNC).
Appeal to stop Extended Stay RV Park adjacent to Carson City Airport Denied
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 6:27amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors overruled an appeal aimed at stopping the construction of Sierra Skies RV Park, an Extended Stay RV Park, with a clause added that would help ensure park guests would not become permanent residents of the park.
New Carson City Nissan Dealership breaks ground Wednesday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 11:36amCarson City’s newest dealership broke ground Wednesday morning, welcoming in Carson City Nissan, owned by Chris Russell.
The new dealership is set to be open on Nov. 1, and construction is underway currently at 2750 South Carson Street.
Legislation regarding marijuana shops, lounges to be discussed at Thursday's Board of Supervisors meeting
Submitted by Sarah Drinkwine on Sun, 03/31/2019 - 11:10amThe April Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on April 4 beginning at 8:30 am. Items on the table for discussion include a tax on tobacco vapor products, legislation regarding marijuana shop taxes, expanding hiking trail systems, upcoming legislation, and more.
The April 4 meeting will occur in the Sierra Room of the community center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Carson City committee faces appeal on Special Use Permit granted to an Extended Stay RV Park
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 5:15pmUPDATE: This item has been pulled from the March 21 meeting and has been rescheduled to be heard at the April 4 meeting of the Board of Supervisors. You can check out carson.org/agendas for more information.
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On Jan. 30, the Carson City Planning Committee decided to approve a Special Use Permit for an extended stay RV park on property zoned Tourist Commercial located at 1400 Old Hot Springs Road. The maximum stay would be 180 days.
However, an appeal has been made to the Board of Supervisor's by a nearby property owner asking to revoke the Special Use Permit.
Board of Supervisors to discuss homeless teens, park funding and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 3:52pmThe next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held Thursday, March 21, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the community center located at 851 E. William Street.
Items on the docket include runaway youths, the Ross Gold Park Playground Replacement and ADA Access Project among others.
Carson City Supervisors to discuss park names, contract funding and legislation
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 03/04/2019 - 4:23pmThe Board of Supervisors will hold its next meeting on March 7, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.
What's happening around Carson City on Thursday, Feb. 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 9:01amGood day Carson City and welcome to Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. A few snow showers may linger and should clear out by tomorrow with mostly sunny skies Friday into Saturday. Lots of activities today, including the kickoff of the sixth Carson City International Film Weekend festival.
Another Nevada 1st: Hindu mantras to open both Nevada Senate and Assembly daily for week
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 1:23pmAfter Nevada became first U.S. state with a majority-female legislature, now it seems to be making another record of opening both legislative chambers for one entire week with Hindu mantras.
Both Nevada Senate and Assembly in capital Carson City are scheduled to start their day with ancient Hindu prayers for the entire week of April 22-26, containing verses from the world’s oldest existing scripture.
Next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss flu, UNR police, new diesel taxes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 12:08pmAccording to the Carson City Board of Supervisors and Board of Health agenda for the upcoming Feb. 21 meeting, the University of Nevada, Reno Police will begin staffing the Western Nevada Campus by July 1, 2019 in an Interlocal Agreement for operational support between the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and the University of Nevada, Reno Police Services.
JoAnne Skelly: Bee City USA
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 11:06amCarson City is a Bee City USA as of October 2018. When I first saw the sign, I didn’t know what it meant.
It is fitting that the state capital should be the first and only (so far) Bee City in Nevada. The city is now the 76th Bee City in the USA.
What's happening around Carson City on Thursday, Feb. 7
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 9:55pmGood morning, Carson City! You are on the downhill slope toward the weekend.
The Carson City Board of Supervisors holds its first of two bimonthly meetings Thursday, while Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak visits Carson High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) students.
Parents, guardians and caregivers are encouraged to attend "Parent Night" (no students or children) at Carson Middle School, part of the #SaveTheKids program focusing on youth interactions with digital technology, the Internet and social media.
Carson City Supervisors to discuss contracts, grants, appointments at Feb. 7 meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/01/2019 - 10:12amOn Thursday, Feb. 7 the Board of Supervisors and Redevelopment Authority will hold a meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.
Under discussion at the February meeting will be purchases and contracts, appointments in the Redevelopment Authority Citizen’s Community, grants for Parks and Recreation, and more.
Carson City Community Support Services Grant Letter of Intent
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 4:55pmCarson City offers a Community Support Services Grant (CSSG) every year to fund projects that meet the City's critical community needs. These needs are:
Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 12:22amSo here we are Carson City, staring at a weekend ahead as we enter Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. Expect sunny skies today with a daytime high around 47. With all the fresh snow from the weekend, there's plenty of it piled at Lake Tahoe ski areas. Enjoy the bluebird day ahead.
Special Workshop of the Board of Supervisors to be held Thursday, Jan. 24
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 10:35amOn Thursday, Jan. 24 at 8:30 a.m., there will be a special workshop of the board of supervisors that is open to the public to discuss objectives and goals of Carson City.
The meeting will be held at Adams Hub for Innovation, located at 111 W. Proctor Street.
As always, the public is invited to comment on and discuss any topic that is relevant to, or within the authority of this public body.
Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range open Sundays only for now
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 6:50pmDue to verified reports involving the likelihood of stray bullets entering into populated areas originating from the discharge of firearms at the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range, a temporary operating schedule was implemented along with the increased presence of Range Safety Officers made available by the Carson Rifle and Pistol Club, the city’s non-profit partner for the operation of the range.
UNR Police consider expansion to WNC, discussion at Jan. 17 Board of Supervisors meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 12:06pmA discussion to bring the University of Nevada, Reno Police Department to the Carson City branch of Western Nevada College will be held at the special joint meeting of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees and the Carson City Board of Supervisors on Thursday, Jan 17.
Permits for new car dealership, Starbucks, RV resort, residential development under review by Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/11/2019 - 12:09pmA new Nissan dealership, Starbucks Coffee store, and more housing developments are among the proposed building projects currently under review by the Carson City Planning Division.
First Carson City Cultural Commission meeting of new year to be held Jan. 14
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 2:03pmThe first Carson City Cultural Commission meeting of the new year will take place on Monday, Jan 14 in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Carson City residents to receive new streamlined recycling, green waste bins and a lower rate
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 11:06amThanks to a negotiation between Waste Management and the Carson City Board of Supervisors, capital city residents will find a lowered rate for garbage collection, with additional carts for single stream recycling and green waste such as non-food organics and plant matter.
Carson City School Board starts off new year with elections, policy adoptions
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 8:27amThe first Carson City School District School Board Meeting of 2019 will be held Tuesday, Jan. 8 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street, at 7 p.m.
Waste Management responds to Telegraph trash allegations, says no contact was ever made by businesses
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 5:36pmIt was alleged today that Carson City's Waste Management has policies that are causing a trash build-up on Telegraph Square, but Waste Management Representative Kendra Kostelecky says that simply is not the case.
"For commercial businesses, we will come and take your trash every day of the week if that’s what you want,” said Kostelecky. “And we absolutely will provide businesses with as many bins as they want. We’re a business, we don’t have any policy that states we would only provide one bin to restaurants. In fact, we have many businesses that we do pick-ups for multiple times a week.”
Capital Buzz: Carson City becomes the 76th Bee City USA in nation
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 5:54pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to become a Bee City USA. This completed the efforts of the Great Basin Beekeepers of Nevada and Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space to accomplish this certification.
January Board of Supervisors meeting will fill several vacancies
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 9:52amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Jan. 3 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.