Yerington, Nevada January 3, 2008 The Honorable Board of Lyon County Commissioners met this day in regular session with the following present: Chairman Phyllis Hunewill, Vice-chair Don Tibbals, Commissioners Bob Milz, LeRoy Goodman and Larry McPherson. Also present: County Manager Dennis Stark, District Attorney Bob Auer, Clerk/Treasurer Nikki Bryan and Deputy Clerk Joanne Sarkisian.
1. Review and adoption of agenda
County Manager Dennis Stark requested that item #19 be removed from the agenda.
Comm. Milz requested that item #25 be removed from the agenda.
Comm. Tibbals made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Comm. McPherson seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
2. Discussion and possible action on election of chairman and vice-chairman for 2008
Comm. Hunewill opened the nominations for chairman of the Lyon County Board of Commissioners.
Comm. Milz nominated Comm. Tibbals to be chairman of the Board for 2008. Comm. McPherson seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Comm. Goodman nominated Comm. McPherson to be vice-chairman of the Board. Comm. Tibbals seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Comm. Tibbals thanked the Board for their support.
3. Appointed Official’s report
Emergency Manager Jeff Page stated that he has received $12,600 from the State of Nevada for training purposes. He also mentioned that if the upcoming storms cause the need for an emergency operation center, it will be opened at his office on highway 95A.
County Engineer Dick Faber provided an engineering report from Melvin Green on the Dayton community center. Mr. Green has recommended a single stage improvement on the building Mr. Faber will be meeting with Mr. Green to discuss budget and repair costs. He also stated that the building will continue to be occupied with limited use.
Comm. Milz asked the status of the Silver City Schoolhouse. Mr. Faber responded that negotiations continue with the insurance company.
Utilities Director Mike Workman updated the Board on the Mound House sewer project. He is continuing to meet with the developers and funding agencies. The project is moving forward and he will continue to keep the Board apprised.
4. Elected Officials comments
There were no elected official reports.
5. Advisory Board reports
There were no advisory board reports.
6. County Manager report
County Manager Dennis Stark complemented Emergency Manager Jeff Page on his preparations for the upcoming storms. He also asked the Board for comments on the draft jail plan that he had distributed.
Mr. Stark mentioned that he has been revisiting the juvenile detention facility plan that was vetoed by the Governor. Comm. Hunewill asked what locations were being considered for the facility. Mr. Stark responded that there are two possible locations in Douglas County and that it
Book BA Yerington, Nevada 230 January 3, 2008 is yet to be determined if Lyon County will proceed on their own or if a partnership with Douglas and Churchill counties will be the more feasible.
Comm. Hunewill asked if this portion of the plan for the quarter cent sales tax would be used only after the jail had been completed as a way to continue the sales tax increase. Mr. Stark responded that the plan can include numerous projects. The jail will be the primary focus with the juvenile detention facility being secondary.
Mr. Stark then asked the Board for comments on the draft version of the budget policies that he will be distributing. He also mentioned that he is continuing to work with NNDA Executive Director Ron Weisinger on economic development proposals.
7. Commissioner comments
Comm. Hunewill had no comments.
Comm. McPherson mentioned that at the Stagecoach Town meeting he informed them of the possibility of a quarter cent sales tax increase. He commented that there were no objections to this.
Comm. Milz had no comments.
Comm. Goodman asked what the impact of the criminal background investigation that must be completed by August 2008 will be to the County. Captain Kathy Heston responded that she would take the question to Sheriff Allen Veil for his response.
Comm. Tibbals feels that the funds for the East Walker bridge restoration on Nordyke Road should be used for the engineering of a bridge on Dayton Valley Road.
8. Public participation
There was no public participation.
**CONSENT AGENDA**
9. Approval of changes on Assessor’s tax role due to corrections in assessments and review of tax roll changes
Unsecured property factual corrections totaled $157,487.78.
10. Review and possible approval of business license applications: a. Hirschmugl, Raymond P.; Baroque Maintenance Service; 3300 Imperial Way, #12, Carson City, NV; Handyman b. Infantino, Paul A.; The Blind Dragon; 3090 E. 9th Street, Silver Springs, NV; Sales/Installation of Window Coverings c. Schilling, Ron R.; Carson City Plumbing; 170 Koontz Lane, #121, Carson City, NV; Plumbing/Drain Cleaning d. Jeter, Tim R. & Kathy S.; First General Fire & Flood Restoration, Inc.; 2220 Dickerson Road, Reno, NV; General & Wrecking/Water & Moisture Damage Remediation Contractor e. Semas, David & Nancy; Future Fire Protection, Inc.; 2757 Dome Court, Sparks, NV; Change of Location ONLY! f. Peck, Brian S.; Hand, D. Reese & Gardner, Martin L.; Great Basin Equine Medicine & Surgery, Inc.; 320 Hwy 88, Gardnerville, NV; Large Animal Veterinary Practice g. Ireland, Ward W.; Ireland Electric; 603 Hwy 208, Yerington, NV; Electrical Contractor h. Massad, Gerald P. & Behan, Jackolyn; J’s Restaurant Group DBA/J’s Bistro; 30 Pike Street, Dayton, NV; Bar & Restaurant i. Kellogg, Patsy L.; Patsy L. Kellogg; 3490 Deodar Street, #5, Silver Springs, NV; Childcare, 4 Children Only.
Book BA Yerington, Nevada 231 January 3, 2008 j. Gladwill, Gary Gordon; Miles, John Daniel & Repp, Darrel Harley & Cynthia Mary; LyCo Septic Service, LLC; 20 Martin Drive, Mound House, NV; Septic Service k. Norman, Eric E. & Jason M.; Norman Transport; 1280 Idaho Avenue, Silver Springs, NV; Motor Carrier – Relocating Cars l. Orosco, Janene; Janene Orosco; 2810 Toiyabe Street, Silver Springs, NV; Childcare, 4 Children Only m. Shiflett, Tom F. & Norman, Rebecca Et Al; PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc.; 1465 West Fourth Street, Reno, NV; Electrical Contactor n. Gilberti, Richard C.; R & L Electric; 8165 Leroy St., Reno, NV; Electrical Contractor o. Trevino, Joe Sr.; Trevino, John D. & Katy S.; Reno Heating & Air; 1140 Corporate Blvd., Reno, NV; Change of Location & Officers ONLY! p. Wilson, Brad J.; Reece, Lawrence L.; Brooks, Michelle & Reece, Marilyn; RFI Enterprises, Inc. DBA/ RFI Communications & Security Systems; 5475 Louie Lane, Suite A, Reno, NV; Installation of Low-Voltage Communications & Security Systems
11. Approve a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Entrepreneur Week Nevada (“eWeek Nevada”) and encouraging participation in eWeek Nevada
12. Review and accept travel claims as presented by Comptroller
Travel claims totaled $3,616.61 and registrations totaled $2,486.10.
13. Review and accept County claims and financial report as presented by Comptroller
County claims totaled $1,915,209.46 and payroll totaled $1,122,792.46.
Comm. Hunewill requested that item #9 be heard separately.
Comm. Goodman made a motion to approve the consent agenda with item #9 being heard separately. Comm. Milz seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Comm. Hunewill asked why the correction for Sherwin Williams under item #9 was so large.
Assessor Mike Glass responded that Sherwin Williams was entitled to an abatement on their personal property and did not submit the proper figures in order to receive it. It has since been adjusted to show the correct amount of tax.
Comm. Hunewill made a motion to approve item #9 as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
**END OF CONSENT AGENDA**
RECESS TO CONVENE AS THE LIQUOR BOARD FOR LYON COUNTY
14. Review and possible approval of liquor license application: a. Massad, Gerald P. & Behan, Jackolyn; J’s Bistro; 30 Pike Street, Dayton, NV; Full
Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Goodman seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
ADJOURN TO RECONVENE AS THE LYON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
**CONSENT AGENDA FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS**
15. ALPHA HOMES, LLC – EXTENSION OF TIME - Request for a one year time extension for the 164.19 acre Canyon Estates Tentative Subdivision Map, located in portions of
Book BA Yerington, Nevada 232 January 3, 2008 the South ½ and East ½ of Section 29, T.17N., R. 22E., M.D.B & M, Dayton (APN 16-024-36); PLZ-07-0200
16. DAYTON VALLEY ESTATES – EXTENSION OF TIME – Request for a one year time extension for the 55.93 acre, Heritage Ranch Subdivision/Planned Unit Development 07-05 Tentative Subdivision Map, located at Sheep Camp Road at Fortune Drive, Dayton (APN 16- 404-06) PLZ-07-0203
Comm. Hunewill made a motion to approve the consent agenda for planning applications as presented. Comm. Milz seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
**END OF CONSENT AGENDA FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS**
17. Discussion and possible action on presentation by Helaine Jesse, Vice President of Development & External Affairs from Western Nevada College Foundation, on the potential budget cuts at Western Nevada College and the impact on the cities of Yerington, Fernley and Fallon
Western Nevada College Foundation Vice President of Development & External Affairs Helaine Jesse presented this item. Originally she had requested to be agendized in order to ask the Board for funds due to budget cuts. Since that time the Governor of Nevada has made more equitable cuts across the board and she is not requesting funds at this time.
Ms. Jesse then gave an update on the enrollment at the rural campuses and the classes being offered.
She then mentioned that County Manager Dennis Stark is on the Yerington advisory board and Comm. Goodman is on the Fernley advisory board.
Comm. Hunewill made a motion to write a letter to the Governor of Nevada to support maintaining the rural campuses of Western Nevada Community College. Comm. Goodman seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
18. Propose an amendment to Lyon County Code Title 7, Police Regulations, Chapter 01, Animals and Animal Services, subchapter 05, prohibited acts and conditions
Comm. McPherson proposed this amendment.
There was discussion on the proposed amendment.
It was the consensus of the Board that discussion will ensue at the public hearing for this item.
19. Discussion and Possible action on awarding the bid, 10 Yard Dump with 11’ Snow Plow/Sander, Number 2007-1008 in the amount not to exceed $158,570.00
This item was removed from the agenda.
20. Discussion and approval of Contract with National Association of Counties (NACo) and Caremark PCS Health to provide Prescription Drug Discount Cards to Lyon County residents
Human Services Director Edrie LaVoie presented this item. She stated that this program is offered through NACo and there is no cost to the County or the citizen’s. The prescription discount cards will be available to all Lyon County residents from the Human Services department.
Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Hunewill seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Book BA Yerington, Nevada 233 January 3, 2008 21. Discussion and possible action to approve Change Order # 4, from Building Solutions General Contracting, for the Silver City Community Center Flag Pole Base, in the amount not to exceed $1,883.00
Silver City resident Ron Reno addressed the Board. He explained that the original flag pole was destroyed in the fire and spoke of how the new location was determined. He then mentioned that everything with the exception of the foundation was being donated.
County Manager Dennis Stark asked for the Board’s support of this item.
Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Goodman seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
22. Presentation by Planning Department staff concerning some possible master plan land use implementation concepts
Planning Director Rob Loveberg presented this item. Mr. Loveberg gave a presentation of the land use concepts that are being considered in the master plan revision process. He mentioned that he will occasionally be bringing ideas to the Board for their consideration.
There was much discussion on non contiguous density transfers and transfer development rights. Mr. Loveberg explained how the process would work and which transfers could potentially be allowed.
23. Discussion and possible action concerning the Agreement Regarding Implementation of the Herrmann Ranch Development Agreement, as an amendment of the Herrmann Ranch Development Agreement, to extend the date by which the next final map must be recorded pursuant to any tentative map in Dayton Valley Planned Community project
Planning Director Rob Loveberg presented this item. He stated that this agreement stems from the original Herrmann Ranch agreement. The developer has proposed allowing the recording of any portion of a final map to extend the remaining tentative maps for a one year period.
Comm. Hunewill asked how many tentative maps would be covered under this agreement.
Carol Dotson represented Dayton Valley Investors. She stated that there a four tentative maps connected with this agreement
Comm. Goodman made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Hunewill seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
24. Discussion and possible action to reappoint Ralph Ewing to the Dayton Regional Advisory Council, with term to expire December 31, 2009
Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Goodman seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
25. Discussion and possible action to reappoint Dennis Hof to the Room Tax Board, with term to expire December 31, 2009
This item was removed from the agenda.
26. Discussion and possible action to reappoint Bob Elston to the Central Lyon County Park & Recreation Board, with term to expire December 31, 2009
Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
27. Discussion and possible action to approve advertising for the vacant and expired terms, not yet filled for year 2008, on the various Citizen Advisory Councils and Commissions
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Administrative Clerk Sherry Upton presented this item. She listed the current vacancies and stated that the list changes daily.
Comm. Hunewill commented that the Board of Commissioners should be trying to get the citizen’s of their districts involved.
Comm. Hunewill then asked what the function of the Walker River Weed Control Board was and how often they meet.
Comptroller Josh Foli commented on the work done by the board and stated that it is similar to the Walker River Mosquito Abatement Board and that they meet monthly.
Planning Director Rob Loveberg also mentioned that the planning commission is in need of a member from the Fernley area.
Comm. Hunewill made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Goodman seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
28. Appoint County Commissioners and staff to the following boards for the year 2008: Planning Commission (Ex-Officio) Comstock Historic District Criminal Justice Advisory Board General Obligation Bond Commission: Board of Commissioners Representative General Improvement District Rep/Debt Management Committee Yerington Park & Cultural Board Mason Valley Conservation District Smith Valley Conservation District Dayton Valley Conservation District Western Nevada RC&D Executive Committee Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool Nevada Association of Counties: Board of Directors Finance & Taxation Structure & Function Human Services Public Lands Task Force Nevada Association of Counties Indigent Committee Local Emergency Planning Committee Northern Nevada Development Authority Western Nevada Development District Nevada WORKS State Land Use Planning Committee Data Processing Committee Walker River Irrigation District Carson Water Subconservancy District Room Tax Board Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the V & T Railway Western Nevada HOME Consortium Quarterly Jail Inspection
Comm. Hunewill made motion to retain the current appointments as follows and to appoint County Manager Dennis Stark to the Western Nevada HOME Consortium. Planning Commission (Ex-Officio) Phyllis Hunewill, Bob Milz-alternate Comstock Historic District Bob Milz Criminal Justice Advisory Board: Larry McPherson Phyllis Hunewill
Book BA Yerington, Nevada 235 January 3, 2008 General Obligation Bond Commission: Board of Commissioners Rep. LeRoy Goodman General Improvement District Rep. / Debt Management Committee Larry McPherson Mason Valley Conservation District Don H. Tibbals Smith Valley Conservation District Phyllis Hunewill Western Nevada RC&D Exec. Committee Bob Milz; Phyllis Hunewill Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool Larry McPherson; Josh Foli-alternate Nevada Association of Counties: Board of Directors ) Finance & Taxation ) Leroy Goodman Structure & Function ) Phyllis Hunewill Human Services ) Public Lands Task Force ) Nevada Association of Counties Indigent Committee Don H. Tibbals Local Emergency Planning Committee Don H. Tibbals; LeRoy Goodman - alternate Western Nevada Development District LeRoy Goodman; Phyllis Hunewill Nevada WORKS Phyllis Hunewill; LeRoy Goodman - alternate State Land Use Planning Committee Don H. Tibbals (term expires June 30, 2007) Data Processing Committee LeRoy Goodman; Larry McPherson - alternate Walker River Irrigation District Don H. Tibbals; Phyllis Hunewill - alternate Carson Water Subconservancy District Bob Milz Dayton Valley Conservation District Bob Milz Room Tax Board Bob Milz Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the V & T Railway Larry McPherson; LeRoy Goodman - alternate Western Nevada HOME Consortium LeRoy Goodman; Larry McPherson - alternate Quarterly Jail Inspection Don H. Tibbals Comm. Milz seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
29. Approve Minutes
Comm. Goodman stated that he will abstain from this item since he was absent at the December 20, 2007 meeting.
Comm. McPherson made a motion to approve the minutes of December 20, 2007. Comm. Hunewill seconded and the motion passed unanimously 4-0 (Comm. Goodman abstained).
The meeting was adjourned.
LYON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
______DON TIBBALS, Chairman
ATTEST:
______NIKKI BRYAN, Lyon County Clerk/Treasurer
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