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STATE OF NEVADA, ) COUNTY OF ELKO. ) ss. SEPTEMBER 27, 2006

The Board of Elko County Commissioners met in Special Session on September 27, 2006, at 1:30 p.m., in Room 105 of the Elko County Courthouse at 571 Idaho Street, Elko, Nevada.

There were present: County Commissioners John Ellison, Vice-Chairman Mike Nannini Charlie Myers ABSENT Sheri Eklund-Brown ABSENT Warren Russell County Manager Robert Stokes CFO/Ast. Co. Mgr. Cash Minor Deputy District Attorney Kristin McQueary Deputy County Clerk Marilyn Tipton Public Works Director Lynn Forsberg - - - The proceedings were as follows:

CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman Ellison called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Mike Nannini led the meeting participants in the Pledge of Allegiance.

COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC: Kristin McQueary noted that they would need a three person vote to pass anything so any action item would have to carry the three votes. She stated that if it did not look like it would carry a three person vote, they may wish to table the action item.

TOWN OF JACKPOT: Airport Hangar Land Lease: In accordance with NRS Chapter 244, Public Notice 45-2006 and Resolution No. 21-2006, bids were received and opened. Pursuant to bid review, the Board considered approval of a lease of Jackpot Airport property for the installation of a private aircraft hangar.

ELKO COUNTY COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 PAGE 1 Kristin McQueary commented that a private person in the Jackpot area wished to lease space at the Jackpot Airport to build a hangar. She stated they had worked on the lease and the concept. Kristin McQueary stated they had proceeded through the lease process as required by statute and published the notice. She stated pursuant to NRS 244.281 (3), the County Commission has to lease the property at the highest appraised value. Kristin McQueary reported the County did receive two appraisals and the highest appraised value was $ 0.125 per square foot. She stated the other terms of the lease was the Lessee would get insurance and they could put in an aircraft fuel tank. Kristin McQueary stated the Jackpot Airport was still under a Lease with the BLM and there was a renewal clause. She stated if the County did renewal or get title to the Airport then they would be able to get successive renewals on the Lease for their hangar. Commissioner Ellison noted the cities had a blanket policy for Lease Agreements at their airports. He inquired if they could streamline this process. Kristin McQueary noted because of what happened in Clark County over the last couple of years they threw in the double appraisal process. The leasing terms where included in Statute so it would take a legislative action to change this requirement. Lynn Forsberg stated all the cities and the airports were going through this procedure. He had reviewed the map and point out the locations of the Carl Hayden Building, the fuel reels, the fuel farm/tanks, the blue hangar and the proposed hangar. Lynn Forsberg stated they were keeping 10 feet between the property line and the hangar to run the water, phone and power lines in. He stated they had the approval from the FAA to go forward with this lease. Commissioner Ellison voiced concern that the fuel farm was within 60 feet of the proposed hangar. Lynn Forsberg stated it was a father distance and the map was not to scale. MOTION: Commissioner Myers moved to approve the lease for Jackpot Airport property for the installation of a private aircraft hangar pursuant to the Lease Agreement. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. John Marvel stated the double appraisal process was a pain but his client had agreed to pay the cost of the appraisals. He hoped to get a credit against the Lease price until that was exhausted. He stated the CPI adjustment was acceptable to his client with the understanding that hopefully upon the termination of the initial term of the Lease; they would avoid any reappraisal at the expiration of the sixteen year period. John Marvel felt they could keep track with the CPI adjustment of the fair rental adjustment. Commissioner Ellison noted NACO ELKO COUNTY COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 PAGE 2 would recommend an amendment to the bill for the rural areas with regards to the dual appraisals. Kristin McQueary suggested they ask, pursuant to the law, if there were any other potential bidders out there. Kristin McQueary reported they had not received any notice of anyone else wanting to bid. Commissioner Ellison requested if anyone else wished to submit a bid. No public comment was submitted. He acknowledged that members from Jackpot were present in the audience. The motion was passed unanimously. Kristin McQueary stated she would send the Lease Agreement to John Marvel for signature.

TUSCARORA TAVERN – PHASE II PROJECT: Pursuant to Notice No. 38-2006, INVITATION TO BID-REHABILITATION PHASE II OF THE TUSCARORA TAVERN, bids were received and opened on September 12, 2006. Pursuant to bid review and tabulation results, the Board considered awarding the bid to the lowest responsible/responsible bidder. Robert Stokes stated they received one bid which was in an amount more than what was budgeted. He reported they had discussed the bid with SHPO and the $140,000 grant funding to be used for cosmetic purposes may be applied to Phase II of the project. He suggested they table this agenda item to work out the details with SHPO and the only bidder. MOTION: Commissioner Myers moved to table the bid for Phase II of the Tuscarora Tavern. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.

JACKPOT JUSTICE COURT BUILDING PROJECT: Pursuant to Notice No. 43-2006, INVITATION TO BID-JACKPOT JUSTICE COURT BUILDING, bids were received and opened on September 26, 2006. Pursuant to bid review and tabulation results, the Board considered awarding the bid to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder. Lynn Forsberg, Public Works Director, stated there was disparity between the two bidders: W.R. Henderson bid was $381,000 and The Modular Group was $180,220. He commented that J. D. Long explained that W.R. Henderson would bring in a prefab building rather than a modular unit. Lynn Forsberg noted a modular would meet the bid specification and recommended they award the bid to The Modular Group. MOTION: Commissioner Nannini moved to award the bid to The Modular Group in the amount of $180,220 for the Jackpot Justice Court Building. Commissioner Myers seconded the motion.

ELKO COUNTY COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 PAGE 3 Commissioner Ellison asked if that included the site work. Lynn Forsberg reported that the site work was being done by the Jackpot Public Works Department. Lynn Forsberg stated they were putting in the foundation and the ribbon footings, water and sewer, the handicap ramp and sidewalk. The motion was passed unanimously.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY STAFF COMMENTS: Commissioner Myers commented that two of the three commissioners were not present today. He spoke upon the decoration of the County Manager’s Office. Commissioner Ellison commented about the e-mail they just received. Commissioner Nannini commented upon the leadership today. Robert Stokes discussed the upcoming football season. Commissioner Ellison inquired about information for the Western Alliance Conference in Utah. Robert Stokes asked for a date. Commissioner Ellison noted they did not have the date set yet. Robert Stokes asked Cash Minor to give update of yesterday’s meeting. Cash Minor noted the meeting had federal and state agencies and commented that everyone wanted to cooperate on the rehabilitation efforts. Cash Minor had asked them to put together a synopsis of what available programs they may have so perhaps they could partner with the private sector. He would pull the property owners address from the fire map and let them know of the cost-share programs with the agencies. Cash Minor felt there should be a public release to let the public know of their efforts. He stated there was an aggressive effort on behalf of the BLM for rehab. Commissioner Ellison stated a letter of support for the splitting of the Ninth Circuit Court would be upon the NACO agenda. Commissioner Myers noted Commissioner Ellison would attend the homeowners/race track meeting on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Cash Minor commented that the Insurance Pool just approved the lease or purchase of noise dosimeters. He asked if they had an interest in measuring that noise. Commissioner Myers felt that would be advantageous. Commissioner Nannini stated he received $200.00 for the fireman’s gratification event. He felt they needed to go forward with that event. Commissioner Ellison inquired who this event would be held for. Commissioner Nannini suggested that they recognize all the people that fought the fires whether it was a full-time fireman, a rancher or a Commissioner. He suggested that they have a buffet at the Convention Center and pass out awards. He would solicit donations for the food. Commissioner Ellison asked that Commissioner Myers

ELKO COUNTY COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 PAGE 4 help Commissioner Nannini with this recognition event. Commissioner Nannini felt everyone would have to help with this event.

ADJOURNMENT:

MOTION: Commissioner Myers moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED,

JOHN ELLISON, Vice-Chairman

ATTEST: MARILYN TIPTON, Deputy Clerk

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