Comm. McPherson made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Comm. Milz seconded and the motion passed unanimously 4-0.

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1 December 20, 2007 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 and Larry McPherson. Comm. LeRoy Goodman was absent. 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 Comm. McPherson made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Comm. Milz seconded and the 2. Appointed Official s report Human Resources Director Steve Englert gave an update on the recently filled position of bailiff with the Canal Township Justice Court. Planning Director Rob Loveberg gave an update on the recent Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) meeting. He mentioned that Planner Paul Esswein had attended the last meeting. At the meeting CAMPO amended their by-laws so that Lyon County is now a voting member of the group. Utilities Director Mike Workman informed the Board that he had been notified by the state water engineer that the 350 acre feet limitation on surface water has been lifted. This will allow Lyon County Utilities to issue will serves for water stored in the Rolling A infiltration well. 3. Elected Officials comments There were no elected official reports. 4. Advisory Board reports There were no advisory board reports. 5. County Manager report County Manager Dennis Stark mentioned a meeting he had attended with NNDA Executive Ron Weisinger, Comm. Milz and Comm. Goodman. The purpose of the meeting was to clarify and possibly enhance the services provided to Lyon County by NNDA. Mr. Stark also spoke of the proposal for a Lyon County Council. The group would work with the Board as well as NNDA to expand the economic prospects. Comm. Hunewill feels it is very important that representatives from every area of the county be appointed to the proposed council. 6. Commissioner comments Comm. Milz also commented on the meeting with NNDA. He stated that since Lyon County contributes more than any other county, they should be receiving better services. Comm. Milz then mentioned a seven county, three tribe organization called RC&D. They help local entities with conservation issues by giving grants. He also stated that the organization is entirely grant funded. Comm. Milz then stated that the next Room Tax Board meeting will be in June 2008 and that the V&T railroad is more than welcome to apply for funding at that time. It was the consensus that changing the meeting cycle to accommodate them would not be fair. Comm. Tibbals mentioned that it has been a tough budget year and wished everyone a merry Christmas. Comm. McPherson mentioned a commitment to the V&T Railroad. 221 December 20, 2007

2 Comm. Hunewill spoke of the Arimetco bankruptcy and said that the sale of equipment to Utah Copper has fallen through. She then mentioned that Quaterra is possibly planning on including the equipment in their purchase. Comm. Hunewill also attended the Yerington Mine Site Stakeholders meeting and mentioned there will be new USEPA staff over seeing the site and is interested in what the changes will bring. She then thanked Mason Valley News Reporter Patrick Abernathy for his coverage of the mine issues. Comm. Hunewill then acknowledged Jim Sanford of the Mason Valley News for the superb job he does with his weekly column and keeping water issues in the forefront. She has been looking into the BLM disposable property list. She then asked staff and the District Attorney Bob Auer to look into any disposable property that the County may havc and determine if there is a legal possibility of leasing it. 7. Public participation Yerington resident Tom Tippets asked about a speed limit change along Luzier Lane and the south one-half mile of Sunset Hills Drive. He feels that the speed limit should be increased to 45 miles per hour. Road Manager Gary Fried stated that a study had been done and due to the condition of the road and the truck traffic the current speed limit of 35 miles per hour is warranted. Comm. Hunewill suggested that Mr. Tippets and Mr. Fried have a discussion about this issue. Silver Springs resident Jackie Picciani read a letter into the record (see attached) regarding her concern about noxious chemical emissions in the Silver Springs area created by Nevada Wood Preserving. Comm. Hunewill directed Ms. Picciani to speak with Planning Director Rob Loveberg. ITEM #16 WAS HEARD AT THIS TIME 9:30 A.M. Discussion and possible action on selection of Community Development Block Grant Applications to be submitted to the State CDBG Representative Maureen Williss presented this item. She commented that there are two grant applications. One was submitted by the Silver Springs Youth Center and one by Rural Nevada Continuum of Care in the amount of $47,000. Ms. Williss mentioned that the grant request for the Silver Springs Youth Center application has been increased by $14,000 to $53, due to the need for an environmental assessment. She also stated that the applicant has an appointment with Lyon County Planning Department to begin the reversion to acreage process. She is hopeful that this will be completed prior to CDBG making their final selection. Ms. Williss then recommended approval of this item. She also clarified that both of these applications will be forwarded to the state. **CONSENT AGENDA** 8. Approval of changes on Assessor s tax role due to corrections in assessments and review of tax roll changes 9. Review and possible approval of business license applications: a. Berkich, Michael L.; Mike s Mountain High Lawns Inc. DBA/Berkich Landscape; 2222 Park Place, Unit 2C; Minden, NV; Landscape Contractor b. Street, Roy L.; Capitol Cab Company; 5835 Sheep Drive; Carson City, NV; Taxi Service c. Taylor, Wayne W.; Comstock Metals, Inc.; 23 Brown Drive; Mound House, NV; Change of Location & Update to Corporation ONLY! 222 December 20, 2007

3 d. Knox, Terry M. & Peggy J.; Construction Cleanup Services, LLC; 1307 Meyers Drive, Gardnerville, NV; Update to LLC ONLY! e. Andrews, Jennifer M.; Creekside Electrical Contractors, Inc.; 6290 Salk Road, Carson City, NV; Electrical Contractor f. Mc Lachlan, Curtis; Curtis J. Mc Lachlan Construction Co.; 62 Affonso Drive, Mound House, NV; Storage Location for Contracting Business g. Archie, Kyle C. & Archie, Paris J.; Dowell, Waylon K.; D. Rockeries; 7780 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV; Rockery Wall Contractor h. Wenchell, Jaime E. & Patrick W.; Eagle Fitness Carson, LLC DBA/Eagle Fitness; 230 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton, NV ; Fitness Club i. Semas, David & Nancy; Future Fire Protection, Inc.; 2757 Dome Court, Sparks, NV; Change of Location ONLY! j. Vassar, David & Marian; Genoa Peak Electric Inc.; 3587 Arcadia Drive, Carson City, NV; Electrical Contractor k. Schwartz, Maria & John; J & S Floors, Inc.; 1167 Annie Court, #E, Minden, NV; Reopen Account w/change of Location l. Millard, Dwight C. & Garretson, Thomas G.; Stanton Park Development, Inc. DBA/Occidental Laundry; 801 Overland Loop, #102, Dayton, NV; Laundromat m. Watson, Connie L.; Old Miners Daughter; nd Avenue, Yerington, NV; Change of Location and Modification of Activity to Home Occupation/Special Occasion Sales & Rental of Clothing & Accessories by Appointment Only n. Schmeltz, David; Storage Mobility of Nevada, LLC DBA/PODS of Northern Nevada; Moya Blvd., #100, Reno, NV; PODS Franchise; Storage & Moving o. Perlman, Ronald Michael; Reno Tahoe Limousine; 795 Louise Street, Reno, NV; Limousine Service p. Stiltz, James A. & Stacey M.; Stiltz Tile, LLC; 2577 Newlin Rd., #107, Minden, NV; Ceramic Tile & Stone Contractor q. Christensen, John & Karr, Dave; Summit Manufactured Home Services, Inc.; 5408 Sun Valley Blvd., Sun Valley, NV; Manufactured Home Setup, Tear-Down, & Repairs r. Swanberg, David F.; Swanberg Technologies; 325 Ophir Road, Dayton, NV; Change of Location ONLY! 10. Approve corrective action plan for audit findings 11. Approve annual participation statement and assurances for the Community Development Block Grant Program in order to apply for funds 12. Review and accept travel claims as presented by Comptroller Travel claims totaled $6, and registrations totaled $3, Review and accept County claims and financial report as presented by Comptroller County claims totaled $1,788, and payroll totaled $1,298, Comm. Tibbals made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the **END OF CONSENT AGENDA** RECESS TO CONVENE AS THE LIQUOR BOARD FOR LYON COUNTY 14. Public Participation 15. Review and possible approval of temporary liquor license applications: a. Smith Valley Booster Club; Booster Club Crab Feed; Community Hall; Wellington, NV; Temporary Liquor Permit for: February 2, 2008 ONLY! Comm. McPherson made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Milz seconded and the 223 December 20, 2007

4 ADJOURN TO RECONVENE AS THE LYON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 16. Discussion and possible action to approve inter-local agreement with the State of Nevada for Child Support Master re-imbursement District Court Judge Leon Aberasturi presented this item. He explained the changes to the child support master court services agreement and commented that the changes give the district court judges authority to hire their own child support masters. He also stated that the County would be responsible for payments which would be reimbursed by the state. Judge Aberasturi stated that his interpretation of the agreement is that this item would be revenue neutral. Judge Aberasturi requested that this item be placed on the next regular agenda so he can answer any questions the Board may have. Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented under the condition that it is one hundred percent reimbursable. Comm. Tibbals seconded and the 17. Discussion and possible action to apply for transportation improvement project funding for the replacement of bridge structure B1610 (Nordyke Road over the East Walker River) County Engineer Dick Faber presented this item. He stated that NDOT has available funds for one hundred percent funding for bridge replacement. After researching the bridges in the county Mr. Faber determined that the Nordyke Road bridge over the East Walker River is the most critical at this time. Comm. Milz commented that the second bridge in Dayton should be the first priority. Mr. Faber responded that this grant is for bridge replacement not new structures. 18. Discussion and possible action to approve new contracts (Centrex and T1) with AT&T; Current contracts are to expire on December 31, 2007 Comptroller Josh Foli presented this item. He stated that these are the circuits that run the entire phone and internet system. He also stated that this is the only company available at this time. This contract was negotiated by the State of Nevada and the same rates are available to Lyon County. 19. Discussion and possible action to approve a license agreement between Lyon County and Tele-Net LLC, for Tele-Net LLC to lease rack space at the Rawe Peak Translator Site County Engineer Dick Faber presented this item. Comm. Milz asked how much space was available for future use. Emergency Manager Jeff Page commented that this is currently a repeater site for emergency management and the sheriffs department. Hopefully the road department will be added in the next year. Mr. Page also stated that there is plenty of additional space available. Comm. Tibbals made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Hunewill seconded and the A BREAK WAS TAKEN AT THIS TIME. 224 December 20, 2007

5 20. Discussion and possible action on the possible location of a new jail, give staff direction to proceed on developing alternative scenarios for the construction & design and to choose the funding source to pay for the project Sheriff Allen Veil presented this item. He gave a background of the present jail and stated the need to take affirmative action on the building of a new jail. Sheriff Veil commented that the average inmate population is 77 with currently only 38 available beds. At the present time there is only one female cell block containing eight beds. Sheriff Veil asked for direction from the Board on locating an appropriate site. He asked that the site be chosen on an analytical basis. Sheriff Veil feels that Yerington would be the most logical area due to its close proximity to medical services and dispatch. Undersheriff Joe Sanford gave a brief history of his law enforcement career. He is of the opinion that at the present time there is a great need to expand the Lyon County jail. Lieutenant Doug Brunson gave many reasons that the jail should remain in the Yerington area. County Engineer Dick Faber commented that in order to build an appropriate facility it will require a ten acres site. There are no parcels of this size available in the Silver Springs area. Presently there is a ten acre parcel available to the north of the existing jail. Mr. Faber commented that the estimated cost of remodeling and expansion of the current jail would be approximately 19.3 million dollars in the Yerington area and 37.5 million dollars if built in the Dayton area. Comm. Milz commented that the legislature has made it possible for the County to apply a quarter cent sales tax to secure funding. Comptroller Josh Foli informed the Board that currently there is approximately 3.5 million dollars in the surplus building maintenance fund and the Board could create approximately 10 million dollars by bonding the additional sales tax revenue. Mr. Foli also commented that an ordinance on the sales tax increase can not be enacted until a plan is in place. County Manager Dennis Stark reiterated the need to begin this project. Comm. Tibbals made a motion to approve the hiring of a consultant, to expand the jail facility in Yerington and begin the enactment of a quarter cent sales tax increase to create funding with the balance to come from the surplus building maintenance fund. Comm. McPherson seconded and the 21. Discussion and possible action on removing Minister Road from the Road Maintenance Inventory Road Manager Gary Fried presented this item. 22. Discussion and possible action to appoint Rife, Sciarani & Co. as the auditor for Lyon County for fiscal years Comptroller Josh Foli presented this item. He mentioned that in reviewing the amounts paid in comparable counties the bid is very competitive. Accountant Jim Sciarani explained the reason for the increase over the past year. He stated that the contract now includes Silver Springs GID as well as new government mandated accounting standards that will be enacted. 225 December 20, 2007

6 23. Discussion and possible action to reappoint Joe Mortensen to the Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife, with a term expiring December 31, 2011 Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the 24. Discussion and possible action to appoint Willis Lamm to the Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife, with a term expiring December 31, Discussion and possible action to reappoint Ray Johnson to the Lyon County Planning Commission, with a term expiring on December 31, Discussion and possible action to appoint a member to fill the Smith Valley position to the Lyon County Planning Commission, with a term expiring on December 31, 2011 Wellington resident Gaye Gordon addressed the Board. She stated her background and the reasons why she feels she should be appointed to the Lyon County Planning Commission. Wellington resident Ervin T. Hill then addressed the Board. He also stated the reasons he feels he would be the best candidate. Smith Valley resident Jan Hunewill spoke in support of Gaye Gordon being appointed to the planning commission. Comm. Tibbals made a motion to appoint Ervin Hill to the Lyon County Planning Commission with a term expiring December 31, Comm. Hunewill seconded and the motion passed by majority 3-1(Comm. Milz opposed). 27. Discussion and possible action to appoint Norma Solorzano, Betty Retzer and Michael Cline to the Stagecoach Advisory Board, with terms expiring on December Discussion and possible action to appoint Joan Wilder, Laura Thrailkill and Nicolee Kuzmicki to the Smith Valley Advisory Board, with terms expiring on December 31, Discussion and possible action to appoint Sarah Entwistle and Dane McFall to the Mason Town Advisory Board, with terms expiring on December 31, Discussion and possible action to reappoint Toni Inserra to the Lyon County Room Tax Board, as a member-at-large, with a term expiring on December 31, December 20, 2007

7 31. Discussion and possible action to appoint Lindsey Stockton to the Lyon County Fair Board, with a term expiring December 31, Discussion and possible action to approve the Sheriff to use lawsuit settlement funds in the amount of $8, to supplement current budget Sheriff Allen Veil explained how his department came to receive the funds. Sheriff Veil would like to use the funds to supply the materials for the GREAT Program. A LUNCH BREAK WAS TAKEN AT THIS TIME. 33. Discussion and possible action to approve the continuing service contract with Swanson Services Corporation for inmate commissary at the Lyon County Jail for a period of one calendar year Sheriff Allen Veil presented this item. He explained that this service if for the inmates to make personal purchases. Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the 34. Discussion and possible action to approve a letter of support for the Mound House Sewer Project, a portion of the $9M set aside for Lyon County, to be sent to the Army Corps of Engineers and our Legislative Delegation. Utilities Director Mike Workman presented this item. He explained that with the water issues being addressed and the amount of industrial and residential development moving into the Mound House area, it is time to begin looking into a sewer project. Mr. Workman commented that this will be a joint effort between the development community and Lyon County. He also feels that USDA grant funding is a real possibility. Comm. Milz would like to have the letter updated to incorporate comments by Kay Vernetta of Rural Development. Comm. Milz made a motion to approve a letter of support for the Mound House sewer project, a portion of the nine million dollar set aside for Lyon County, to be sent to the Army Corps of Engineers, our Legislative Delegation, and to Kay Vernetta. This letter is to include the language suggested by Kay Vernetta. Comm. Tibbals seconded and the RECESS TO CONVENE AS CENTRAL LYON COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD 35. Public Participation 36. Review and accept claims and financial report The cash balance as of December 19, 2007 was $491, There were no pay bills or payroll. Comm. McPherson made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Milz seconded and the 227 December 20, 2007

8 ADJOURN TO CONVENE AS MASON VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT BOARD 37. Public Participation 38. Review and accept claims and financial report The cash balance as of December 19, 2007 was $103, There were no pay bills and payroll totaled $2, Comm. Tibbals made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Milz seconded and the motion ADJOURN TO CONVENE AS WALKER RIVER WEED CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD 39. Public Participation 40. Review and accept claims and financial report The cash balance as of December 19, 2007 was $117, Pay bills totaled $ and there was no payroll. ADJOURN TO CONVENE AS THE WILLOWCREEK GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 41. Public Participation 42. Review and accept claims and financial report The cash balance as of December 19, 2007 was $551, There were no pay bills or payroll. ADJOURN TO CONVENE AS THE SILVER SPRINGS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD 43. Public Participation Silver Springs resident Ray Johnson spoke of the progress at the Silver Springs General Improvement District. He thanked Utilities Director Mike Workman for his expertise and the corrective actions he has taken at the plant. He feels that after hearing the financial report today it is evident that the Board was correct in becoming the ex-officio board of trustees. 44. Discussion and possible action to approve the fiscal year 2007 financial report Accountant Jim Sciarani presented this item. He reviewed the financial position of the General Improvement District. Comptroller Josh Foli explained that the reason the GID went over the budget appropriations for last fiscal year was due to the hiring of additional employees and the contract salaries with Tri- State. 228 December 20, 2007

9 Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the 45. Discussion and possible action to approve the corrective action plan for audit findings Comptroller Josh Foli presented this item. He commented that since the GID exceeded budget appropriations for the last fiscal year a corrective action plan must be submitted to the Department of Taxation. 47. Review and accept claims and financial report The cash balance as of December 19, 2007was $3,157, Pay bills totaled $4, and payroll totaled $2, ADJOURN TO RECONVENE AS THE LYON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 47. Approve Minutes Comm. McPherson made a motion to approve the minutes of November 27, 2007, December 5, 2007 and December 6, Comm. Tibbals seconded and the The meeting was adjourned. LYON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: PHYLLIS HUNEWILL, Chairman NIKKI BRYAN, Lyon County Clerk/Treasurer 229 December 20, 2007