NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACO) Board of Directors Meeting April 26, 2019, 9:30 a.m. NACO Office 304 S. Minnesota Street Carson City, NV 89703

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1 NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACO) Board of Directors Meeting April 26, 2019, 9:30 a.m. NACO Office 304 S. Minnesota Street Carson City, NV AGENDA Some NACO Board members may attend via video link or phone from other locations. Items on the agenda may be taken out of order. The NACO Board may combine two or more agenda items for consideration. The NACO Board may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance 1. Public Comment. Please Limit Comments to 3 Minutes. 2. Approval of Agenda. For Possible Action 3. NACO President s Report. 4. NACO Executive Director s Report. 5. Approval of Minutes of the February 22, 2019 NACO Board of Directors Meeting. For Possible Action 6. Approval of NACO s December 2018 and January 2019 Financial Statements and January 2019 Investment Reports. For Possible Action 7. Approval of a NACO Resolution in Support of National County Government Month. For Possible Action 8. Approval of 2019 NACO Associate Members. For Possible Action 9. Approval of Nominees for Consideration by the Governor for Appointment to the Board for the Fund for Hospital Care to Indigent Persons (NRS ). For Possible Action 10. Approval of Three Nominees for Consideration by the Governor for Appointment to the Nevada Commission on Nuclear Projects (NRS ). For Possible Action 11. Possible Selection of one NACO Sponsored Applicant to Attend the National Association of Counties 2019 County Leadership Training Institute in Washington D.C. For Possible Action 12. Discussion Regarding the NACO Seat on Nevada s 2020 Census Complete Count Committee. For Possible Action 13. Update on Activities related to the 2020 U.S. Census Including an Update from the Nevada State Demographer, Jeff Hardcastle. 14. Update from the NACO Legislative Committee and Staff on Proposed Legislative Measures, Budget Requests, and NACO Priorities for the 2019 Nevada Legislative Session. For Possible Action 15. Update and Possible Action Regarding Natural Resources and Public Lands and Issues Affecting Counties Including:

2 a. NACO Public Lands and Natural Resources Committee Update. b. The BLM and USFS Greater Sage Grouse Resource Management Plan Amendments. c. Proposed Federal Legislation Regarding the Funding Formula for PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes). d. Update on the National Horse and Burro Rangeland Management Coalition s 2019 Summit in Nevada. 16. National Association of Counties and Western Interstate Region Board Member Updates. 17. NACO Board Member Updates. 18. Public Comment. Please Limit Comments to 3 Minutes. Adjournment. Members of the public who are disabled and require special accommodations or assistance at the meeting are requested to notify NACO in writing at 304 S. Minnesota Street, Carson City, NV 89703, or by calling (775) at least three working days prior to the meeting. Members of the public can request copies of the supporting material for the meeting by contacting Amanda Evans at (775) Supporting material will be available at the NACO office and on the NACO website at: This agenda was posted at the following locations: NACO Office 304 S. Minnesota Street, Carson City, NV Washoe County Admin. Building 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, NV Elko County Manager s Office 540 Court Street #101, Elko NV POOL/PACT 201 S. Roop Street, Carson City, NV 89701

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4 NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACO) Board of Directors Meeting January 25 th, 2019, 1:00p.m. Clark County Government Center-Organizational Training Center, Training Rm S. Grand Central Parkway Las Vegas, NV UNADOPTED MINUTES Attendance: President Weekly, President Elect Waits, Vice President French, Clark County Commissioner Kirkpatrick, Nye County Commissioner Wichman, Elko County Commissioner Steninger, Esmeralda County Commissioner Keyes, Lincoln County Commissioner Lister, Lander County Commissioner Allan, Mineral County Commissioner Price, Churchill County Commissioner Olsen, Storey County Commissioner Gillman, Lincoln County Commissioner Higbee, and NACO Staff (Dagny Stapleton, Vinson Guthreau and Amanda Evans) Remote Attendance: Washoe County Commissioner Hartung and Lyon County Commissioner Keller Other Attendance: Jacqueline Holloway, Anthony Perez, Kaizad Yazdani, Mike Harwell, Katie Walpole and Alex Ortiz, Clark County; Lee Bonner, NDOT; Anthony Perez and Mathew Steadman, Smart Works Partners; Denise Tanata, Children s Advocacy Alliance; Savannah Reed and Dagen Downard, Berkley Law Clinic; Shauna Lemieux and Ivory Lyles, UNR Cooperative Extension, and Chris, Fred and Patrice Stewart. The meeting was called to order at 1:01 p.m. 1. Public Comment. Denise Tanata of the Children s Advocacy Alliance, Savannah Reed and Dagen Downard of the Berkley Law Clinic addressed the Board with comments on juvenile justice issues, specifically on fees, fines, and restitution and their effectiveness and how they can cause financial difficulties within families. They requested to be placed on a future agenda to further discuss the issue. UNR Cooperative Extension Director, Ivory Lyles informed the Board that Holly Gatsky had taken a position as the new Northern Area Director and that a search is being conducted for her replacement in Lincoln County. He also informed the Board that Nye County would be receiving a new Extension Director and he introduced Shauna Lemieux from the Clark County Extension office. 2. Approval of Agenda. The agenda was approved on a motion by Commissioner Wichman with second by Vice President French 3. Investiture of the 2019 NACO Officers. Lander County Commissioner Patsy Waits was installed as President, Humboldt County Commissioner Jim French was installed as President Elect, and Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick was installed as Vice President NACO President, Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly, administered the Oath of Office. 4. NACO President s Report. President Waits welcomed the seven new members to the Board of Directors and informed the Board that she and Dagny had attended the Presidents and State Executives meeting hosted by NACo earlier in the month. She noted that the panels were informative and engaging and that 79 of the 101 new Congressional representatives have 1

5 previous experience in county government. She informed the Board that the Director and Deputy Director of White House Government Affairs were also in attendance. She informed the Board that National County Government Month will be in April and that there is a video game to engage young people in county government functions. She acknowledged the January birthdays of the Board members. President Waits concluded her remarks by informing the Board that she had appointed President Elect French and Commissioner Higbee to Chair and Vice Chair of the Public Lands and Natural Resources Sub-Committee and Commissioner Lucey and Commissioner Wichman to continue serving as Chair and Vice Chair on the Legislative Sub- Committee. 5. NACO Executive Director s Report. Dagny congratulated the new officers and welcomed the new Commissioners to the Board. She noted that the Presidents and Executives meeting is an annual event and noted that she will bring more information on the video game President Waits referenced to the February board meeting. She shared information on ways that various counties are looking into helping citizens affected by the federal government shut down and asked the Board to reach out to staff for additional information. Dagny thanked Clark County for the tour of one of the proposed mobile workshops for the 2019 NACo Annual Conference earlier in the day. Dagny reminded the Board that Local Government Day at the Legislature is March 28 th and asked the Board to make sure that they have the event on their calendars as an opportunity to meet with Legislators as a group. 6. Approval of Minutes of the December 14 th, 2018 NACO Board of Directors Meeting. The minutes were approved on a motion by Commissioner Wichman with second by Commissioner Higbee. 7. Approval of NACO Resolution Recognizing January as National Radon Action Month. The resolution was approved on a motion by Commissioner Wichman with second by Vice President Kirkpatrick. Vice President Kirkpatrick also reminded the Board that Cooperative Extension provides free test kits. 8. Update and Discussion on New Federal Rules for Counties Regarding Local Regulation of the Installment of 5G Wireless Infrastructure. Dagny gave the Board an overview of the item and reminded the group of previous discussions surrounding the issue. In those discussions the Board had requested a copy of Clark County s ordinance when that process was complete. Jacqueline Holloway, Clark County s Director of Business Licensing, provided a presentation on Clark County s adopted ordinance. Ms. Holloway outlined the need for counties to preserve their right of ways and manage county assets. She addressed the need for a streamlined permit approval process, stakeholder inclusion and preservation of design standards. She noted that the county s fees collected would be used for capital improvements and to help bridge connectivity gaps. Kaizad Yazdani with Clark County Public Works informed the Board that Clark County had also begun installing smart poles and other infrastructure to allow for co-location of the necessary 5G equipment by multiple providers in way that is in line with the county s design standards. Anthony Perez from Clark County discussed the FCC order that caps permit fees, design requirements and time frames local jurisdictions can charge providers. He noted that legal challenges had been filed and that those actions have been consolidated and transferred to the 9 th Circuit. He said that further action would be monitored; he also noted legislation introduced in Washington that would overturn the FCC order. President Elect French noted that current laws and regulations are creating a divide between rural and urban areas based on ROI vs. the needs of communities for internet connectivity. Commissioner Steninger requested clarification on the Order s language regarding the fee caps, it was noted that the Order s language and the FCC s pleadings before the 10 th Circuit were contradictory and 2

6 leave room for interpretation. President Elect French also inquired as to if the providers were informing the County that they were installing equipment on infrastructure, and it was noted that they are. 9. Update and Discussion on the 2019 National Association of Counties Annual Conference in Clark County Including Planning, Sponsorships, and Ways that NACO Members Can Provide Support. Clark County s Katie Walpole and Alex Ortiz reminded the Board that it had been 25 years since the County had hosted the event and that it will be held at the Paris and Bally s Properties on the Las Vegas Strip. They gave an overview of the planning process, preliminary event layout, promotional activities and the sponsorship requirements of the County. Katie thanked the Board for endorsing the sponsorship letter that the County is using while engaging with potential sponsors. President Elect French inquired as to suggestions on how the other counties can assist, and Alex noted that communications with potential local organizations or companies that may be interested in sponsorship opportunities will be welcome. Vice President Kirkpatrick informed the Board that there will be a community service coto engage commissioners from across the country as well. Dagny concluded the item by reminding the Board that NACO would be holding a state dinner and requested the Board to encourage their colleagues to attend. No action was taken. 10. Presentation and Discussion on Solutions to Wildfire Management Presented by Chris Stewart, Ninety-Six Ranch. Ms. Stewart addressed the Board about the wildfires which took place earlier in the year and the millions of acres that had burned affecting multiple ranches, private property and public lands across several counties. She noted that as the owner of Nevada s oldest ranch, which was essentially devastated by the fire, she felt it was important to address the causes of wildfire, the need for responsible land management (including grazing) and post fire restoration. She focused on grazing as a solution to reduce wildfires through reduction of fuels including non-native grasses. She outlined her grass roots efforts with local stakeholders to develop a proposed plan to present to federal land management agencies. She also discussed her experiences meeting with the federal delegation and the White House on programs to address the issue on multiple cooperative levels, including the revision of policies to allow for FEMA funds following these disasters. Ms. Stewart also mentioned that an Executive Order was signed by the President that incorporated her proposed steps to curb the threat of wildfire. 11. Update and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Legislative Measures, Budget Requests, and NACO Priorities for the 2019 Nevada Legislative Session. Dagny informed the Board that budget hearings had begun and reminded the Board that staff is closely watching the process and is working with DHHS regarding assessments to counties. She informed them that there will be an increase to the Medicaid Match assessment but that the exact amounts had yet to be determined. She informed the Board that although the University had committed to support an increase in funding to Cooperative Extension, that request was not included in the Governor s proposed budget. She requested confirmation that the increased funding is still a priority of the Board. Vice President Kirkpatrick noted that the Extension program is not permitted to lobby the Legislature for increased funding and that it would be important for Commissioners to do so - continued support was confirmed by consensus of the Board. Vinson discussed the bill tracker included in the agenda packet that shows all the legislation that the Association is tracking. He reported that the Legislative Committee meets weekly and reviews an updated version of the document. He asked that the Board members share any bills that they would like to see tracked as well as any potential legislation that they are aware of that may affect counties. He also addressed the summary of the five NACO bills included in the packet and encouraged the Board to use the document when discussing bills with 3

7 members of the Legislature. Dagny directed the Board to the draft support resolution template regarding the Association s bill to allow the rural counties to enact a diesel fuel tax. She noted that it will be imperative to gain rural legislator support for the bill to gain traction. President Waits requested that the affected counties consider passing the resolution regardless of the appetite for utilizing the proposed legislation within the county. Commissioner Lister requested clarification on which diesel fuels are included and it was noted that dyed diesel fuel is specifically excluded in the bill. It was clarified for Commissioner Keyes that the legislation that allows Clark and Washoe Counties to receive diesel tax is specific to those counties and that the language in the bill requires the funds raised to remain within the counties. Dagny also spoke a BDR that will be introduced that will make a change to the statute that requires the addition of a Justice of the Peace when a county s population reaches 50K the proposed legislation would increase the population cap to 75K and make it enabling instead of required, based on case load. Vice President Kirkpatrick noted that she would like to see the population cap removed and the Board agreed by consensus that they support the proposal. No action was taken on the item. 12. Review and Discussion of NACO s Draft Federal Policy Priorities for Dagny reminded the Board of the upcoming National Association of Counties Legislative Conference in March and noted the draft Federal Priorities document included in the agenda packet. She requested the Board review the document, specifically the highlighted portions and provide any feedback to staff for inclusion in the final document. The final document will be reviewed by the Board for approval in February. She also noted that the Public Lands and Natural Resources Committee had worked on that section during their meeting earlier in the day. Dagny requested those planning on attending let staff know as soon as possible. Commissioner Higbee inquired as to the possibility of scheduling meetings with specific committee chairs as well as the Secretary of the Navy, and Dagny stated that it would be investigated. No action was taken. 13. Update and Possible Action Regarding Natural Resources and Public Lands and Issues Affecting Counties Including: No actions were taken. a. NACO Public Lands and Natural Resources Committee Update. Chair French informed the Board that the Committee had discussed WOTUS during their meeting and that there is a need to make comparisons between the first version of the rule and the one that is expected to be published. Other discussion of the Committee included RS2477 roads, a letter of support urging the Governor to have a Public Lands and Natural staff person, the use of RCI during the legislative session for issues that may arise due to the lack of a Natural Resources Manager and the need to suspend the search to fill the position during the legislative session. Dagny noted that due to cost savings with the vacant position it would not create a financial hardship on the Association to use outside resources and that a specific action item would be brought to the Board in February to authorize the use of outside resources. b. The BLM and USFS Greater Sage Grouse Resource Management Plan Amendments. Chair French noted that the BLM s EIS decision deadline had been delayed by the federal government s shutdown and that NACO and some counties had submitted comments noting concern specifically with the removal of disposal lands. He noted that Jeremy Drew of RCI had spoken with the BLM s representative regarding those concerns and that continued work would need to be done on the issue. Chair French noted that the status of the USFS DEIS is essentially in the same holding pattern due to the shutdown. c. The U.S. Department of the Navy s DEIS for the Fallon Range Training Complex Modernization. Chair French noted issues with the FRTC DEIS include the loss of AUM s and water rights and lack of mitigation details within the document. 4

8 Discussion included the need to continue to reach out to the federal delegation and potentially gain meetings with the Armed Services Committee to discuss the issue prior to them handing down a recommendation for inclusion into the Defense Authorization Act. He noted that once the final plan is released there is a 30-day protest period prior to the plan being considered by the Committee. 14. National Association of Counties and Western Interstate Region Board Member Updates. President Elect French informed the Board that there was a WIR meeting scheduled in Washington State. He also noted that there was a meeting scheduled for the Wild Horse and Burro Resource Advisory Committee to present to Congress in February. However, that presentation had been postponed to due the shutdown. He informed the Board that if it is postponed to after the 1 st of March that the presentation would not occur because the terms of three of the members of the RAC would be over and there would be no time for reappointments. Vice President Kirkpatrick informed the Board that she would have an update on the activities of the NACo Board of Directors after the Legislative Conference. 15. NACO Board Member Updates. Updates were given by members of the Board on activities within their counties. 16. Public Comment. None was given. The meeting was adjourned at 4:27 p.m. 5

9 The following links and/or pages are support for agenda Item 6

10 Nevada Association of Counties Balance Sheet December 31, 2018 ASSETS Current Assets Cash - Bank of America $ 269, Money Market 110, PayPal Cash Account 19, Investments Cash Equivalents 7, Investments Cash Equivalents 12, Accounts Receivable 6, Prepaid Expenses 2, Total Current Assets 427, Property and Equipment Office Equipment 174, Building 447, Land 131, Building Improvements 90, Fixed Assets - Vehicle 32, Accumulated Depreciation (311,929.76) Total Property and Equipment 564, Other Assets Investments - RJ Equity 160, Investments - RJ Securities 426, DEFFERRED OUTFLOWS 191, Total Other Assets 779, Total Assets $ 1,771, LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 14, Accrued Salaries 6, Accrued Payroll Benefits 9, Deferred Income 30, PERS Pension Liability 653, DEFERRED INFLOWS 47, Total Current Liabilities 760, Long-Term Liabilities Total Long-Term Liabilities 0.00 Total Liabilities 760, Capital Retained Earnings 920, Net Income 89, Total Capital 1,010, Total Liabilities & Capital $ 1,771, /18/2019 at 1:58 PM Unaudited - For Management Purposes Only

11 Nevada Association of Counties Income Statement/Budget For the Twelve Months Ending December 31, 2018 GL Acct. Current Month Year to Date Budget Y-T-D % Budget Revenues Membership Dues , , % Public Lands Assessment Dues , , % Conference Revenues 4501,4502, , , % IAF/Supplemental Funds , , % Interest Income , , , % National Programs , , % Associate Memberships , , % Unrealized Gain/(Loss)-Investments 4740,4741,74 (10,394.05) (21,804.66) 0.00 RCI/Greater Sage Grouse Cont , Total Revenues (8,508.94) 721, , % Expenses Salaries , , , % Retirement: PERS , , , % Employee Health Insurance/Life 7104,7105 8, , , % FICA, ESD, and Medicare Expense 7106, , , % Audit , , % Board Meetings , , , % Conference Expenses , , , , % Depreciation Expense , , Donations/Sponsorships , % Equipmnet Lease & Maintenance , , % Equipment Purchases , , % County Leadership Institute , , % Internet Service , Legislative Expense , , , % Liability & Auto Insurance , , % Member Services Office Supplies , , % Postage % Printing , % Professional Fees 7308, , , % PEHB Liability , , % Building Operating Expenses 8000-BLD,81 3, , , % Building Capital Projects 8500-BLD , % Publications, Dues, Registrations , , , % Recruiting & Advertising Representative Travel , , , % RCI/Greater Sage Grouse Cont , , , % Special Studies/Litigation , , % Staff Travel , , , % Telephone , , % Video-Conferencing Host & Warranty , , , % Vehicle Registration Maintenance , % WIR Dues , , % Total Expenses 121, , , % Net Income (130,414.06) 89, (30,602.00) 3/18/2019 at 1:59 PM For Management Purposes Only Page: 1

12 Nevada Association of Counties Balance Sheet January 31, 2019 ASSETS Current Assets Cash - Bank of America $ 371, Money Market 110, PayPal Cash Account 19, Investments Cash Equivalents 8, Investments Cash Equivalents 16, Accounts Receivable 370, Prepaid Expenses 1, Total Current Assets 898, Property and Equipment Office Equipment 174, Building 447, Land 131, Building Improvements 90, Fixed Assets - Vehicle 32, Accumulated Depreciation (311,929.76) Total Property and Equipment 564, Other Assets Investments - RJ Equity 167, Investments - RJ Securities 424, DEFFERRED OUTFLOWS 191, Total Other Assets 782, Total Assets $ 2,246, LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL Current Liabilities Accounts Payable ($ ) Accrued Payroll Benefits 9, PERS Pension Liability 653, DEFERRED INFLOWS 47, Total Current Liabilities 709, Long-Term Liabilities Total Long-Term Liabilities 0.00 Total Liabilities 709, Capital Retained Earnings 1,010, Net Income 525, Total Capital 1,536, Total Liabilities & Capital $ 2,246, /18/2019 at 2:00 PM Unaudited - For Management Purposes Only

13 Nevada Association of Counties Income Statement/Budget For the One Month Ending January 31, 2018 GL Acct. Current Month Year to Date Budget Y-T-D % Budget Revenues Membership Dues , , , % Public Lands Assessment Dues , , , % Conference Revenues 4501,4502, , % IAF/Supplemental Funds , , , % Interest Income , , , % National Programs , % Associate Memberships , , , % Unrealized Gain/(Loss)-Investments 4740,4741,74 8, , RCI/Greater Sage Grouse Cont Total Revenues 557, , , % Expenses Salaries , , , % Retirement: PERS , % Employee Health Insurance/Life 7104, , % FICA, ESD, and Medicare Expense 7106, , % Audit , % Board Meetings , % Building Operating Expenses 8000-BLD, , % Building Capital Projects 8500-BLD , % Conference Expenses , , % County Leadership Institute , % Depreciation Expense Donations/Sponsorships , % Equipmnet Lease & Maintenance , % Equipment Purchases , % Internet Service , % Legislative Expense , % Liability & Auto Insurance , % Member Services Office Supplies , % Postage % Printing % Professional Fees 7308, , % PEHB Liability , % Publications, Dues, Registrations , % Recruiting & Advertising Representative Travel , % RCI/Greater Sage Grouse Cont , , Special Studies/Litigation , % Staff Travel , % Telephone , % Video-Conferencing Host & Warranty , % Vehicle Registration Maintenance , % WIR Dues , % Total Expenses 31, , , % Net Income 525, , (28,064.00) 3/18/2019 at 2:00 PM For Management Purposes Only Page: 1

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17 Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) Resolution Resolution in Support of National County Government Month WHEREAS, the nation s 3,069 counties serving more than 300 million Americans provide essential services to create healthy, safe and vibrant communities; and WHEREAS, counties move America forward by providing health care services, administering justice, keeping communities safe, creating economic opportunities and much more; and WHEREAS, Nevada s seventeen counties take pride in their responsibility to protect and enhance the health, welfare and safety of their residents in sensible and cost-effective ways; and WHEREAS, through the National Association of Counties (NACo) President Greg Cox s Connecting the Unconnected initiative, NACo is demonstrating how counties deliver people-centered services to residents nationwide; and WHEREAS, each year since 1991 the National Association of Counties has encouraged counties across the country to elevate awareness of county responsibilities, programs and services; and NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Nevada Association of Counties, do hereby proclaim April 2019, as NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH In all Nevada counties PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26 th day of April, 2019 by the Board of Directors of the Nevada Association of Counties. Attests: / Patsy A. Waits President / Dagny Stapleton Executive Director

18 The following links and/or pages are support for agenda Item 8

19 2019 Existing Associate Member Renewals A and H Insurance AT&T Bank of America BEC Environmental Charter Communications Devnet Harris Corporation Hobbs Ong & Associates LP Insurances Services, Inc. Lumos & Associates Nevada Mining Association Nevada Trucking Association Newmont Mining NV Energy Pershing Gold POOL/PACT Q&D Construction RTC Washoe Sherman Howard Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth Switch USI Insurance Services Voya Western Insurance Wifi in the Park Willis Towers Watson

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24 The following links and/or pages are support for agenda Item 11

25 The following links and/or pages are support for agenda Item 12

26 FAQs: NEVADA S 2020 CENSUS COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE Q: Why is it important that Nevada gets a complete and accurate count in the 2020 Census? A: The census is essential to ensuring that the federal government is meeting the needs of its people by allocating federal dollars equitably, determining the correct number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives each state receives, and updating the boundaries for congressional and state legislative districts to account for population shifts over time. At stake this census are more than $675 billion in federal funds, grants, and support to states, counties, and communities based on census data. That money goes toward schools, hospitals, roads, public works, and other vital programs. Q: What are census data used for? A: Nevada relies on the decennial census to determine funding needs for infrastructure projects, economic development programs, job training, schools, and other activities. Additionally, individuals, businesses, local governments, and nonprofit organizations rely on census data for planning and decision-making. Each year, the federal government distributes billions of dollars to states for important programs that families and communities rely on. The amount each state gets depends on its last census count. Q: What happens if Nevada s population is undercounted? A: Nevada risks losing out on at least tens of millions in federal dollars if our population is undercounted in the 2020 census. Just a one percent undercount can have drastic effects. A one percent larger undercount during our 2010 census would have meant a loss of nearly $17 million for five essential health care and child welfare programs in 2015 alone that s $170 million per decade for programs like Medicaid, CHIP, and adoption assistance. Q: What is a Complete Count Committee? A: Complete Count Committees (CCC) are volunteer committees established by tribal, state, and local governments and community leaders or organizations to increase awareness and motivate residents to respond to the 2020 Census. CCCs serve as state and local census ambassador groups that play an integral part in ensuring a complete and accurate count of the community in the 2020 Census. Success of the census depends on community involvement at every level. 1

27 Q: What is the relationship between a state CCC and the U.S. Census Bureau? A: A SCCC enters into a formal partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau either by executive order or legislation. It provides the structure and support to engage the state s stakeholders and encourage participation. SCCCs utilize local knowledge, influence, and resources to educate communities and promote the census through locally based, targeted outreach efforts. They also provide a vehicle for coordinating and nurturing cooperative efforts between tribal, state, and local governments; communities; and the Census Bureau. Additionally, they help the Census Bureau get a complete count in 2020 through partnerships with local governments and community organizations. Q: How will Nevada s CCC work? A: Gov. Steve Sisolak established Nevada s CCC via executive order on April 1, 2019, one year out from Census Day. Nevada s CCC will recommend methods and policies to facilitate the most complete and accurate census count in 2020, including implementing strategies to reach hardto-count populations and areas. The CCC will work to develop a Complete Count Plan to include proposed education, outreach, and promotional activities for Nevada s census, as well as funding needs to ensure as complete a count as possible of all Nevadans. The CCC will be responsible for coordinating grassroots efforts across Nevada s local governments, tribal governments, and various public and private sector organizations to encourage Nevada s communities to respond to the census. Q: Who gets to be on the CCC? A: Nevada s CCC will consist of nine members and is chaired by Lt. Gov. Kate Marshall. The other eight members will be as follows: a representative of the Office of the Governor; a person nominated by the governor who represents historically hard-to-count communities; the secretary of state or a representative from her office; the Speaker of the Nevada Assembly or his nominee; the Majority Leader of the Nevada Senate or her nominee; one member nominated collectively by the minority leaders of both houses in the Nevada legislature; and one member nominated each by the Nevada Association of Counties and the Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities. Q: Will the CCC break out into subcommittees to accomplish specific goals? A: Under Gov. Sisolak s executive order, the CCC may establish subcommittees as needed. The committee will decide what subcommittees they will establish, but they may include recruitment, 2

28 media, government affairs, school and college outreach, faith-based outreach, business outreach, and community organization outreach. Q: How is Nevada s CCC funded? A: Gov. Sisolak has included $5 million in his recommended executive budget for Nevada s complete count efforts for the 2020 Census. Q: How exactly will the $5 million be spent? A: The CCC will prepare a budget and decide just how to spend the $5 million in funding. The committee s budget will include funding to hire a statewide census coordinator, a media and advertising budget to raise awareness and conduct community outreach, and individual grants to grassroots organizations that do census work, especially in historically undercounted or hardto-count communities. Q: What responsibilities will the statewide census coordinator have? A: The coordinator will report to the committee and be responsible for the execution of the Complete Count Plan, including, but not limited to: managing and overseeing the money budgeted for the Complete Count Plan effort to support the 2020 census; implementing the Complete Count Plan adopted by the committee to ensure a complete and accurate count of the population of this state during the 2020 census; and collaborating and coordinating with the Nevada State Demographer, who will coordinate with the U.S. Census Bureau. Q: What is the timeline of the CCC s activities? A: Throughout 2019, the CCC will develop its strategy and work plan to create the Complete Count Plan. In early 2020, the CCC will begin community organization mobilization, advertising and media campaigns, and encourage Nevadans to self-respond to the 2020 Census. On April 1, 2020, or Census Day, the CCC will urge households who haven t responded to cooperate with census takers and ensure they are counted. 3

29 The following links and/or pages are support for agenda Item 14 The NACO Board will discuss SJR14 - this is a proposed Constitutional amendment that would reform Nevada's property tax system. Please review the impact study that has just been completed - the second link below has revenue projections and impacts broken down by county and taxing district: Here is the link to the resolution and the companion bill:

30 The following links and/or pages are support for agenda Item 15b The Current BLM FEIS Can be Found here. Information on the USFS Greater Sage-Grouse Plans Can be Found here.

31 The following links and/or pages are support for agenda Item 15c

32 FLO19257 S.L.C. 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. ll To amend section 6903 of title 31, United States Code, to provide for additional population tiers, and for other purposes. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES llllllllll llllllllll introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on llllllllll A BILL To amend section 6903 of title 31, United States Code, to provide for additional population tiers, and for other purposes. 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa- 2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 3 SECTION 1. ADJUSTMENT FOR LOW-POPULATION UNITS OF 4 GENERAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT. 5 Section 6903(c) of title 31, United States Code, is 6 amended 7 (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 4,999 and 8 inserting 999 ; and 9 (2) in paragraph (2)

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35 The following links and/or pages are support for agenda Item 15d May 29-31, 2019 Reno, Nevada Hosted by: Nevada Section, Society of Range Management Utah Section, Society of Range Management Utah Chapter, The Wildlife Society Summit Purpose: To develop a stakeholder-based comprehensive communication processes to managing free-roaming equids in concert with other public lands multiple-uses to achieve western rangeland ecosystem sustainability. We will begin at 8 AM on May 29 th and finish at Noon on May 31 st. Please see draft program (attached) for more details. To register - click here Registration Includes materials, breakfasts, breaks, field tour, and post-summit communication report. If the link above doesn t work, you can paste the whole link into your browser: Code=REG&CC= Early registration ($300) ends Monday, April 29, (Late registration $400). Hotel room block closes May 8, 2019 at 5:00 PM. Negotiated reduced room rates apply three days before and after the Summit.

36 Summit Title: Managing Free-roaming Equids and Sustainable Ecosystems Host: Nevada and Utah Sections of the Society for Range Management, Utah Section of The Wildlife Society Summit Purpose: To develop a stakeholder-based comprehensive communication strategy and processes to managing free-roaming equids in concert with other public lands multiples-use to achieve western rangeland ecosystem sustainability. Objective = Day 1 Program To provide Summit participants with the best available science and information regarding the state of and the viability of management options for managing free-roaming equids Continental Breakfast Opening Session Summit Purpose and Ground Rules Barry Perryman, University of Nevada, Reno Dan Adams, The Langdon Group Sen. Catherine Cortez Mastro D-Nevada (invited) Rep. Amodei, R- Nevada (Invited) Session Free-roaming equid management policy and management update and perspectives Speakers Alan Shepherd BLM National Program Lead - Wild Horse and Burro Program Session Free-roaming equids management options, demography, and costs Speaker Stefan Ekenas, U.S. Geological Survey, Ft. Collins, Colorado Break Session The science of foraging and grazing management and examples of free-roaming equid habitat degradation Speakers Barry Perryman, University of Nevada, Reno Session Free-roaming equids and wildlife interactions Speaker Phillip Street, University of Nevada, Reno Session Managing free-roaming equids at a landscape scale Speaker Jeff Beck, University of Wyoming Lunch Session The status of free-roaming equid contraception research Speakers

37 Paul Griffin BLM Research Coordinator Leon Pielstick, DVM Mark Fraker SpayVac Carlos Gradil, University of Massachusetts, (IUD) Break Session Free-roaming equids and tribal lands Speaker: Lacey Salabye, Navajo Nation Session Free-roaming equids and the American mind Speaker - Terry Messmer, Berryman Institute, Utah State University Session Alternative management approaches for managing free-roaming equids Speaker(s) Redge Johnson, Utah Public Lands Policy Coordination Office Wrap-up and Instructions for Day 2 Field Tour and Work Group Sessions (Will provide a tour packet along with background readings if any) Participants will be assigned to 3 tour groups at registration. Gary McCuin, University of Nevada-Reno Dan Adams, The Langdon Group Day 2 - Free-Roaming Equid Field Tour - May 30, 2019, Reno, Nevada Tour Guides: Gary l. McCuin and Barry Perryman Route: From Peppermill, Reno, Nevada it is a 45-minute trip to then Dayton, Nevada, 4x4 staging area. From Staging area to tour destination it is another 45 minutes by multi passenger 4x4 vehicle Round trip from Peppermill to destination and back is 3 hours minimum travel time With to 8 passenger 4x4 vehicles we can shuttle one 55 passenger busload of people to tour destination along with 2-3 tour guides per vehicle Breakfast Peppermill Alternating bus schedules: Participants will be assigned/select between one of three bus schedules. Breakfast for all will be provided at the Peppermill. Those not leaving on the early two buses will be involved in facilitated discussion group. Those who participate in the early tour will participate in a facilitated discussion group upon their return. Group 3 participates in a facilitated group discussion from ) Bus 1 Group 1 7:00 am - Board at Peppermill 8:00 am Board 4x4 at Dayton staging area

38 8:45 am Arrive at tour Destination tour amenities 30-minute site inspection water, sodas, snacks 9:15 begin return trip to Bus 10:00 am Board bus for return to Peppermill 10:45 Arrive back at Peppermill 2) Bus 2 Group 2 9:15 Board at Peppermill 10:00 am Board 4x4 at Dayton staging area 10:45 am Arrive at tour Destination tour amenities 30-minute site inspection water, sodas, snacks 11:15 begin return trip to Bus 12:00 pm Board bus for return to Peppermill 12:45 Arrive back at Peppermill Lunch at the Peppermill for 12:00-1:30 Group 1 and 2 participate in facilitated discussion groups from 2-5 pm. 3) Bus 2 Group 3 11:15 am Board at Peppermill 12:00 pm Board 4x4 at Dayton staging area 12:45 am Arrive at tour Destination tour amenities 30-minute site inspection sack lunch water and soda 1:15 begin return trip to Bus 2:00 Board bus for return to Peppermill 2:45 Arrive back at Peppermill Completed with 3 55 passenger buses, each bus does one round trip of 3 hours and provision of sack lunches to one bus load of passengers

39 Tour destination: Rattlesnake Spring, Pine Nut Mountains

40 Rattlesnake spring is the destination site for the Reno Free-roaming Equid Summit tour. It is located in Lyon County, NV a few miles south-east of the Town of Dayton. This site is located on federal lands administered by the BLM Carson District office. There has been no domestic livestock grazing in this area for 40+ yrs. The green riparian meadow is protected from horse grazing and trampling by a jack rail fence. It is evident on this photo that the meadow extended below the fenced area to the road. Horse use has degraded what was once meadow to bare soil. Another spring and meadow are evident to the right of the protected meadow which has not been protected. There is no live water and the meadow is now bare soil. Wild Horses were removed from this area in January of Rattlesnake Spring Information Coordinates: N, W Approx. Elevation: 4,987 feet (1,520 meters) USGS Topo Map Quad: Como Feature Type: Spring Day 3 Free-roaming equid Summit Communication Messaged and Process Facilitation Continental Breakfast Session Dan Adams, The Langdon Group The purpose of the Summit is to develop a stakeholder-based comprehensive communication strategy and processes for the participants to use with their constituent groups to seek support and action to better manage free-roaming equids in concert with other public lands multiples-use to achieve western rangeland ecosystem sustainability. Throughout the Summit, facilitated work groups will be engaged to by professional facilitators to develop a comprehensive communication strategy and processes. Pre- Summit, the Langdon Group will conduct interviews to measure current understanding of participants about free roaming equids, help guide Summit design, identify risks and opportunities, and maximize Summit effectiveness.