Reno County Board of County Commissioners 05.27.26

The Reno County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on May 27, 2026, which included discussions on several procurement and community-related issues. A key procurement-related action was the approval to publish a public notice for a hearing on the issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Salt Lake golf course project, moving forward with the bond issuance process. Additionally, the commission discussed a potential partnership with St. Joseph Catholic School for a FEMA grant application to build a tornado shelter, with plans to review the grant application and legal implications before taking further action in a future meeting. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about proposed battery energy storage systems (BESS) and data centers, including environmental, health, and economic impacts. Commissioners acknowledged these concerns and indicated plans for further study and possible moratorium discussions in upcoming sessions. No immediate procurement decisions were made regarding these facilities, but the issue is slated for future consideration. The meeting also included presentations on public health initiatives and reminders about upcoming budget study sessions.