Planning Director Rob Loveberg requested that item #10 and item #11 be removed from the agenda.

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1 May 3, 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, LeRoy Goodman and Larry McPherson. Also present: Interim County Manager Robert Hadfield, District Attorney Bob Auer, Clerk/Treasurer Nikki Bryan and Deputy Clerk Joanne Sarkisian. 1. Review and adoption of agenda Planning Director Rob Loveberg requested that item #10 and item #11 be removed from the agenda. There was a consensus to approve the agenda as amended. 2. Appointed Official s report County Engineer Dick Faber gave the Board an update on the projects his department is working on. He informed the Board that the horse barn donated by Carson City is currently in storage in Lyon County and will be installed soon. He stated that the foundation for the Silver City community center is in place and that the project is on schedule for a September opening. He also mentioned that the improvements at Mark Twain Park should be completed by the end of June. Mr. Faber then mentioned that the modular buildings purchased from the City of Fernley will be moved to their new locations in Yerington and Silver Springs the end of May. He also stated that the 911 dispatch staff should be back in their old space in the next two weeks and that the County is now in possession of the Dayton Depot. Mr. Faber then went on to report that a water valve became stuck open and flooded the kitchen and community center side of the Silver Springs Senior Center last Monday night causing extensive damage. Currently an evaluation is being done to find out if it is a manufacturing or installation defect. At this time Dayton and Fernley Senior Centers are preparing meals and transporting them to Silver Springs. He feels that the repairs will take approximately 4 to 6 weeks to complete. County Engineer Dick Faber then gave updates on the Wilson Canyon project, Riverpark and Santa Maria park. Building Director Nick Malarchik mentioned that the building department fees have not been updated in a very long time. He stated that the fees in Lyon County are substantially lower than surrounding counties. He proposed that the building permit fee table be changed to the one published in Currently the County is using a table published in He would also like to update the price per square foot chart to the one published in This will increase the cost of building permits by approximately 55 percent. 3. Elected Officials comments District Attorney Bob Auer spoke of a trial he prosecuted last month. He expressed thanks to the road department for their assistance. 4. Advisory Board reports Central Lyon Park Board member John Hubbell mentioned that the Board is currently working on by-laws, master plan and park tax issues. 5. County Manager report Interim County Manager Bob Hadfield mentioned the amount of time he has been spending before the legislature and gave an update on the bills being proposed. He spoke of the process that will take place today in the interviewing of candidates for the position of County Manager. 49 May 3, 2007

2 Mr. Hadfield commented that sales tax revenue increased.09 percent in the state of Nevada in the last year and that Lyon County will continue to see growth, though not as robust as in the past. 6. Commissioner comments Comm. Goodman requested that the second meeting in June be held in the City of Fernley at the new City Hall. He mentioned that Wal-mart is currently under construction in Fernley and that Lowe s has broken ground in the Fernley Village shopping center. Comm. Milz has been involved with the water rights protests of the Paiute Tribe and Churchill County. He is hoping they will be resolved soon. Comm. Tibbals spoke about Builders Choice in Silver Springs and the employment opportunities being made available. Comm. McPherson reported on the progress of the V&T railroad. Comm. Hunewill announced that Quaterra has acquired the Arimetco assets of the Yerington mine site. She also mentioned that in the past the Board had written a letter of support for the nomination of the Hunewill Ranch to acquire a conservation easement and would like to repeat this process. 7. Public participation There was no public participation. **CONSENT AGENDA** 8. Discussion and possible 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) Eikelberger, Charles T. & Doris L.; T & R Investments, Inc. dba/ Advanced Awnings & Interiors; 347 S. Rock Blvd., Sparks, NV; Canvas Products, Repair and Ornamental Metal b) Gay, Hurtt C. & Latragna, Anthony J.; All Mountain Enterprises, LP; 3900 East 8 th Street, Silver Springs, NV; General Home and Yard Maintenance c) Bunker, Brian R. & Trudi; Dollarhide, Kirk; B & K Electric, Inc.; 4955 Emery Drive, Ste. C, Reno, NV; Electrical Contractor d) Bader, Karyn C.; 1080 Hwy 95A, Suite E., Silver Springs, NV; Cosmetologist in Silver Springs Hair Salon e) Enriquez, Celso & Sanchez, Jose; Beefy s Hamburgers; 720 Hwy 50 East, Dayton, NV; Casual Dining f) Dallaire, Thomas A.; Building & Site Engineering, Inc.; 2244 Meridian Blvd. #B, Minden, NV; Civil Engineer g) Harley, Eleanor Keep & Donald F.; Castle Keep Designs; 122 Elkhorn Drive, Dayton, NV; Design, Make and Sell Jewelry h) Moeller, Walter S.; Country Club Realty / Law Office; 401 Dayton Valley Rd #B, Dayton, NV; Real Estate Sales and Law Office i) Crockett, George B. & Crockett, Mitchell B.; Crockett Enterprises, Inc.; 1101 Sawmill Road, Gardnerville, NV; General Engineering Contractor j) Mendez, Thomas; Beachcomber Enterprises, Inc. dba/ Down to Earth Tree Farms; 1770 E. Fir Avenue, Silver Springs, NV; Tree Farm and Misc. k) Henderson, Timothy B.; Erickson Acquisition 2, LLC and Erickson Co-Invest Acquisition 2, LLC dba/ Erickson Carpentry Contracting, LLC; 4840 Mill Street, Suite 1, Reno, NV; Framing Contractor l) Egbert, F. Scott; F. Scott Egbert Construction; H.C #135, Wells, NV; General Building Contractor 50 May 3, 2007

3 m) Garcia, Chad W. & Carylie R.; 5 C s Electric, LLC; 855-B LaFond Avenue, Dayton, NV; Electrical Contractor n) Gallegos, Carmen; Hwy 50 East, Mound House, NV; Sharing Office Space with Oasis Massage o) Stocks, Jonathan M.; GINTECS (Ginun International Clearance Sales); 321 River Road, Dayton, NV; Online Sales of Used Items p) Alvarado, Denise; Gypsy s Leather Headbands; 419 Feldspar Court, Mound House, NV; Hand Made Leather Headbands Sold at Craft Fairs q) Ford, Jeffrey T. & Mary L.; JF Excavating & Grading, Inc.; 1175 Fairview Dr., Ste. P, Carson City, NV; Excavating & Grading Contactor r) Reynen, John L.; Riverpark Properties, LLC; 116 Deschutes Drive, Dayton, NV; New Home Sales s) McDonald, Linda & Rommick, Charles S.; Sierra Nevada Environmental Service, Inc. dba/ Roto-Rooter Plumbers; 200 Coney Island, Ste B, Sparks, NV; Sewer & Drain Cleaning & Plumbing Contractor t) Newman, Lebo & Merrill; Clark, Rick; Signature Landscapes, LLC; 324 Vine Street, Reno, NV; Commercial Landscape Contractor u) Tyree, Tim M.; Tim Tyree Construction; 1285 Camille Drive, Fernley, NV; General Building Contractor v) Shelton, Ellen M.; TCI Topaz Construction, Inc.; 1550 Kleppe Lane, Sparks, NV; Excavation & Grading Contractor w) Ramsey, Edward Lee; Weeds-B-Gone; 3030 Holly Avenue, Silver Springs, NV; Weed Eating and Cleanup 10. Approval for the acceptance of the Certificate of Completion, the release of the Improvement Bonds and the acceptance for maintenance of the off-site improvements for Riverpark Subdivision, Phase 3, Unit 20, located in Dayton, Nevada This item was removed from the agenda. 11. Approval for the acceptance of the Certificate of Completion, the release of the Improvements Bonds and the acceptance for maintenance of the off-site improvements for Riverpark Subdivision, Phase 3, Unit 13, located in Dayton, Nevada This item was removed from the agenda. 12. Approval to release the one year, 10% Maintenance Bond for the Riverpark Subdivision, Phase 3, Unit 4, all located in Mark Twain, Nevada 13. Approval of the final subdivision map for Sierra Desert View Estates, Phase 5C, excluding title to the roads, which will remain privately maintained by an established Homeowner s Association, until such time the roadways are considered for acceptance into the County s roadway system 14. Review and accept travel claims as presented by Comptroller Travel claims totaled $3, and registrations totaled $2, Review and accept County claims and financial report as presented by Comptroller County claims totaled $3,581, and payroll totaled $1,031, Comm. Tibbals made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Comm. Goodman seconded and the motion passed unanimously May 3, 2007

4 **END OF CONSENT AGENDA** ITEM #27 WAS HEARD AT THIS TIME RECESS TO CONVENE AS THE LIQUOR BOARD FOR LYON COUNTY 16. Review and possible action of temporary liquor license applications a. Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce; Oodles of Noodles; Old Town Dayton, Main & Pike Streets, Dayton, NV; Temporary Liquor Permit for: May 12, 2007 ONLY! b. Smith Valley Fire Protection District; 53 rd Annual Steak Fry and Dance; Smith Valley Comm. Goodman made a motion to approve temporary liquor licenses for the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce for May 12, 2007 and Smith Valley Fire Protection for July 7, 2007 as presented. Comm. Tibbals seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0. ADJOURN TO RECONVENE AS THE LYON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS **CONSENT AGENDA FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT REVOCATION** 17. CHIAPPERO, JEANNETTE - ZONING RR-2T - This Special Use Permit has been recommended for revocation because the kennel is no longer operating. Special use permit issued December 1994 for a breeders kennel (wishes more than 3, but not to exceed 10 dogs, as she is a hobby exhibitor) and modified on January 12, 1999 at the applicant s request, to allow for seven (7) dogs and no longer a breeder s kennel, on approximately 5 total acres; located at 278 River Road, Dayton (APN ). Comm. Goodman made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Milz seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0. **END OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT REVOCATION CONSENT AGENDA** **CONSENT AGENDA FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS** 18. ACE MINI STORAGE, INC. / WEBSTER, ANGELO ZONE CHANGE The applicant has filed for a zone change from RR-2T (Second Rural Residential District with Mobile Home Overlay - 2 acre minimum) to M-E (Industrial Estates) on approximately 1.76 total acres; located at 69 South Rainbow Drive, Mark Twain (APN ) (action will be taken) PLZ ULTRA PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS / HANEY, DAN / TENNANT, WINSTON M. ETAL SPECIAL USE PERMIT The applicant has filed for a special use permit to manufacture artificial limbs by a plastic molding process, on approximately 1.00 total acres; located at 20 Affonso Drive, Mound House (APN ) (action will be taken) PLZ Subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall comply with all State, County and Federal rules and regulations as they apply to this special use permit. 2. The applicant will comply with all applicable fire and building code requirements. 3. All of the requirements placed on the special use permit by the County Building Official, Central Lyon County Fire Protection District, Planning Director, and other agencies with jurisdiction shall be met prior to the use commencing on the site. 4. No change in the terms and conditions of the special use permit, as approved shall be undertaken without first submitting the changes to Lyon County and having them modified through a public hearing process. 5. The substantial failure to comply with any conditions imposed on the issuance of a special use permit or the operation of a special use in a manner that endangers the health, safety or welfare of Lyon County or its residents or the violation of ordinances, 52 May 3, 2007

5 regulations or laws in the special use or the non use of the permit for a year may result in the institution of revocation proceedings. 6. The special use permit is subject to annual review by Lyon County. 20. POINT LEGADO SUBDIVISION / LAKEMONT LEGADO, LLC / DAYTON VALLEY INVESTORS TENTATIVE MAP EXTENSION OF TIME The applicants have filed for a one year extension on the tentative subdivision map for an approximately 177 lot development, on approximately total acres; located on the north side of Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (APN s & ) (action will be taken) PLZ Comm. Goodman made a motion to approve the planning consent agenda as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0. **END OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA** **PUBLIC HEARING ON REGULAR PLANNING APPLICATIONS** 21. SILVER SPRINGS AUTO / CHIAPPONE, JOHN SPECIAL USE PERMIT The applicant has filed for a special use permit to utilize 4 commercial coaches for office purposes on approximately.80 total acres; located at 3030 South Highway 95A, Silver Springs (APN ) (action will be taken) PLZ Lyon County Planner Paul Esswein presented this item. He pointed out that is will be up to the applicant to provide adequate water for the proposed units. Mr. Esswein read a letter into the record from Helen Miller stating her concerns. Applicant John Chiappone addressed the Board. He gave details of the project and spoke about how he will be addressing each of the conditions. Comm. Milz made a motion to approve with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall comply with all State, County, federal and special district rules and regulations as they apply to this special use permit. 2. The applicant shall comply with all applicable fire and building code requirements. 3. The applicant shall acquire all State, County and special purpose district permits and obtain all necessary public inspections. 4. The commercial coaches and their installation must meet all applicable State of Nevada Division of Manufactured Housing requirements. 5. The applicant shall comply with the off-street parking regulations and requirements set forth in (C) of the Lyon County Code including, but not limited to, the following: a. All parking areas, driveways and entry areas shall be surfaced with a minimum of the same type of material and in the same manner as the adjoining public street used for access to the parking area. b. If lighting is provided, it shall be so arranged to reflect away from residential areas, any public street or highway. c. All off-street parking facilities shall comply with recognized standards and dimensions of layout commensurate with individual design limitations. 6. The applicant shall limit signage to the placement of one sign not to exceed 32 square feet in area. The sign shall not be illuminated, nor exceed 12 feet in height. 7. All fencing will be included on the building permit site plans. 8. The applicant shall obtain Planning Department approval of the site improvements, including access, driveways, parking, landscaping, and exterior lighting prior to the issuance of any building permits and prior to the issuance of the special use permit. 9. The commercial coaches or office shall be connected to a public water and sewer system. 10. The offices shall not be occupied for residential living purpose. 11. The applicant and any lessees shall procure and maintain a Lyon County business licenses prior to occupying the commercial coaches and premises. 53 May 3, 2007

6 12. All of the requirements placed on the special use permit by the County Building Official, Central Lyon County Fire Protection District, Planning Director, and other agencies with jurisdiction shall be met prior to the applicant commencing use of the site. 13. No change in the terms and conditions of the special use permit, as approved shall be undertaken without first submitting the changes to Lyon County and having them modified through a public hearing process. 14. The substantial failure to comply with any conditions imposed on the issuance of a special use permit or the operation of a special use in a manner that endangers the health, safety or welfare of Lyon County or its residents or the violation of ordinances, regulations or laws in the special use or the non use of the permit for a year may result in the institution of revocation proceedings. 15. The special use permit is subject to annual review by Lyon County. Comm. Tibbals seconded and the motion passed unanimously CARSON RIVER ESTATES, LLC SPECIAL USE PERMIT The applicants have filed for a special use permit to utilize a commercial coach as a temporary sales office on total acres; located off of Holley Lane, Dayton (APN ) (action will be taken) PLZ Lyon County Planner Paul Esswein presented this item. He mentioned that the concern on this application is water and sewer service. Dennis Smith of Western Engineering represented the applicant. He requested that condition #17 proposed by the planning commission not be required. Comm. Milz made a motion to approve with the following 16 conditions: 1. The applicant shall comply with all State, County, federal and special district rules and regulations as they apply to this special use permit. 2. The applicant shall comply with all applicable fire and building code requirements. 3. The applicant shall acquire all State, County and special purpose district permits and obtain all necessary public inspections. 4. The commercial coach and its installation must meet all applicable State of Nevada Division of Manufactured housing requirements. 5. The applicant shall comply with the off-street parking regulations and requirements set forth in (C) of the Lyon County Code including, but not limited to, the following: a. All parking areas, driveways and entry areas shall be surfaced with a minimum of the same type of material and in the same manner as the adjoining public street used for access to the parking area. b. If lighting is provided, it shall be so arranged to reflect away from residential areas, any public street or highway. c. All off-street parking facilities shall comply with recognized standards and dimensions of layout commensurate with individual design limitations. 6. The applicant shall limit commercial signage to the placement of one sign not to exceed 32 square feet in area. The sign shall not be illuminated, nor exceed 12 feet in height. 7. All fencing shall be included on the building permit site plans and conform to the requirements in Title 10 of the Lyon County Code. 8. The applicant shall obtain Planning Department approval of the site improvements, including access, driveways, parking, landscaping, and exterior lighting prior to the issuance of any building permits and prior to the issuance of the special use permit. 9. The commercial coach or office shall be connected to a public water and sewer system. 10. The office shall not be occupied for residential living purpose. 11. The applicant shall procure and maintain a Lyon County business license prior to occupying the commercial coach and premises. 12. The commercial coach will be removed from the property within 30 days of completion of the permanent facilities, or within 12 months of the approval of the special use permit by the Board of Commissioners, whichever occurs first. 54 May 3, 2007

7 13. All of the requirements placed on the special use permit by the County Building Official, Central Lyon County Fire Protection District, Planning Director, and other agencies with jurisdiction shall be met prior to the applicant commencing use of the site. 14. No change in the terms and conditions of the special use permit, as approved shall be undertaken without first submitting the changes to Lyon County and having them modified through a public hearing process. 15. The substantial failure to comply with any conditions imposed on the issuance of a special use permit or the operation of a special use in a manner that endangers the health, safety or welfare of Lyon County or its residents or the violation of ordinances, regulations or laws in the special use or the non use of the permit for a year may result in the institution of revocation proceedings. 16. The special use permit is subject to annual review by Lyon County. Comm. Goodman seconded and the motion passed unanimously PERI & SONS / DESERT PEARL FARMS, LLC SPECIAL USE PERMIT The applicant has filed for a modification of an existing special use permit to construct 5 membrane housing structures and a shower building to provide additional farm labor housing on 78 total acres; located at 8 E. Pursel Lane, Mason Valley (APN ) (action will be taken) PLZ Lyon County Planner Paul Esswein presented this item. He mentioned that a main concern of the Planning Commission was the traffic impact. John Mattice represented the applicant. He spoke of the actions being taken by the applicant to alleviate the concerns of nearby residents regarding traffic and noise control. Comm. Tibbals made a motion to approve with the following conditions: 1. While the parcel is designated by the Assessor as agricultural, the landowners may provide buildings for use as farm labor housing for seasonal or temporary employees of the landowner. Such housing units may include cooking facilities and must comply with United States Department of Labor standards per Title 20, Chapter V of the Code of Federal Regulations. 2. The housing shall be used solely for accommodating seasonal farm labor that is employed by Desert Pearl Farms, Inc., or Peri and Sons, Inc.; a. For purposes of this special use permit, seasonal shall mean not more than six month use in any 12 month period; and b. The buildings shall not be used as rental income under any circumstance or to accommodate farm labor need not directly associated with this farm operation. 3. This special use modification is limited to the installation of 5 dormitory style membrane structures approximately 40 x 125 in size and a shower building to be placed according to the Peri & Sons Farms Farm Labor Housing Proposal plot plan dated March 16, The well and water system intended to accommodate agricultural labor potable water needs shall be approved by the Nevada State Division of Water Resources and/or the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. The applicant shall provide the County evidence that the State has approved the well for potable water service for the number of farm laborers who will rely upon it for drinking, bathing and cooking purposes, including sufficient water rights that can be dedicated to this use. 5. The applicant shall provide satisfactory evidence of approval by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection of temporary portable toilet facilities, an engineered septic system, or other alternative sanitation facilities. 6. The applicant shall provide evidence, to the satisfaction of the Planning Director, showing that the housing complies with United States department of labor standards per title 20, chapter V of the Code of Federal Regulations. 7. The applicant shall comply with all State, County and Federal rules and regulations as they apply to this special use permit. 8. The lighting of the facility will be environmentally friendly and contained on the site. 9. The applicant will comply with all applicable fire and building code requirements. 10. The internal access road providing access from East Pursel Lane to the housing complex shall be improved, as necessary, to the satisfaction of the Mason Valley Fire Protection 55 May 3, 2007

8 District to provide all weather emergency vehicle access to the Farm Labor Housing Complex. 11. No change in the terms and conditions of the special use permit, as approved shall be undertaken without first submitting the changes to Lyon County and having them modified through a public hearing process. 12. All of the requirements placed on the special use permit by the County Building Official, Mason Valley Fire Protection District, Planning Director, and other agencies with jurisdiction shall be met prior to the use commencing on the site. 13. The substantial failure to comply with any conditions imposed on the issuance of a special use permit or the operation of a special use in a manner that endangers the health, safety or welfare of Lyon County or its residents or the violation of ordinances, regulations or laws in the special use or the non use of the permit for a year may result in the institution of revocation proceedings. 14. The special use permit is subject to annual review by Lyon County. 15. The following are the minimum requirement of the special use permit from the Mason Valley Fire Protection District letter dated March 27, 2007: a. Structures will be considered as occupancy hazard classification of 7 and construction classification of.75 per NFPA. b. No cooking and or smoking in all of the temporary structures. c. Maintain two all weather access roads minimum 20 width and 20-ton road base. (existing) d. Minimum 25,000-gallon static water storage for fire department use only (NFPA 1142). e. Addressing on all structures f. 24 hour monitored smoke alarms with horn/strobe annunciation in all temporary structures to be tied into the existing alarm system. g. Install emergency lights and exit signs (bilingual) in all temporary structures. h. Maintain adequate exiting. i. Temporary structures are only to be occupied during the harvest season, after that time temporary structures are to be secured and not occupied (to be confirmed by building official inspection). j. Emergency exit plan posted by each exit of each structure (bilingual). 16. A traffic plan be provided by the applicant to reduce the congestion at McKenzie and Pursel and not entirely limited to that intersection. 17. A noise reduction plan be provided by the applicant to address noise concerns and situations likewise arising from the workers while they are there. Comm. McPherson seconded and the motion passed unanimously :00 A.M. - Public Hearing on Bill No , an ordinance amending Lyon County Code, Title 5, Chapter 01, Subsection 05(C), to amend the public utility license fees by increasing the fees at one percent per year from the existing gross revenue percentages; and other matters properly relating thereto Interim County Manager Bob Hadfield presented this item. The current ordinance allows for a fee increase of one-half percent this year and one-half percent the following year. The proposed amendment will allow for the full percent this year with no increase the following year. Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Tibbals seconded and the motion passed by majority 4-1 (Comm. Goodman opposed). 24. Discussion and possible action to support economic development incentives requested by Niotan, Inc. from the Nevada Commission on Economic Development NNDA Business Development Manager Larie Tripett presented this item. He asked for the Board s support for personal property tax abatement of fifty percent over ten years. 56 May 3, 2007

9 Comm. Milz made a motion to approve a personal property tax abatement of fifty percent over 10 years and submit a letter of support to the Nevada Commission on Economic Development. Comm. McPherson seconded and the motion passed unanimously Discussion and possible action on presentation by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension regarding Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO) a grant funded program to address the availability and quality of natural resources Loretta Singletary of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension presented this item on behalf of Susan Donaldson. Ms. Singletary invited the Board to a workshop focusing on non-point water source pollution. The workshop is directed at educating land use decision makers in northern Nevada. The workshop will be held May 14, 2007 at the McAtee building in Silver Springs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ms. Singletary then distributed workshop information as well as registration forms. 26. Discussion and possible action to use funds from the park tax for purchase and erection of playground equipment for the Mason town park County Engineer Dick Faber presented this item. Mr. Faber has received a request by the Mason Town Board to update the equipment at the Mason town park. Some of the existing equipment dates back to the mid 1950 s Comm. Tibbals made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the motion passed unanimously Discussion and possible action to approve child support budget that will be submitted to the State of Nevada as required for reimbursement of county costs by the state District Attorney Bob Auer presented this item. He mentioned that the State of Nevada reimburses Lyon County sixty-six percent of the budgeted amount. Comm. Goodman made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the motion passed unanimously Discussion and possible action on report of delinquent tax letters sent by the Lyon County Clerk and Treasurer Comm. Hunewill mentioned that this item is standard procedure. Comm. Goodman made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Milz seconded and the motion passed unanimously Discussion and possible action to approve a change of plan design for the Group Health Insurance $250 PPO option and possible change in carriers for Dental and Life Insurance effective July 1, 2007 Human Resources Director Steve Englert presented this item. He mentioned that on the existing policy the carrier paid out more in claims than in premiums received. Mr. Englert mentioned that with the proposed change there will be a premium increase of approximately six percent as opposed to ten percent with the existing policy. This would be a savings of approximately $115,000 for the year. Mr. Englert reminded the Board that the increase is not only a County cost, it is also payable by the employee for dependant coverage. Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the motion passed unanimously May 3, 2007

10 RECESS TO CONVENE AS WILLOWCREEK GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD 30. Public Participation There was no public participation. 31. Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by the Willowcreek General Improvement District, Nevada, of its Water and Sewer Revenue Interim Debenture, Series 2007, and providing other matters relating thereto Julie Acosta of the Comptroller s office presented this item. She stated that Swendseid and Stern went out to bid on this item and received one bid from Wells Fargo. The amount of the interim loan will be $1,082,000 at an interest rate of 3.95 percent. Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Tibbals seconded and the motion passed unanimously Review and accept claims and financial report as presented by Comptroller Julie Acosta of the Comptroller s office presented this item. The cash balance as of April 30, 2007 was $415, Pay bills totaled $ 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 A BREAK WAS TAKEN AT THIS TIME Comm. Tibbals made a motion to enter into closed session. Comm. Goodman seconded and the motion passed unanimously Closed session for discussions regarding labor negotiations (Per NRS ) The Board entered into closed session (No action was taken). 34. Approve minutes Comm. Milz made a motion to approve the minutes of April 5, 2007, April 10, 2007 and April 19, Comm. Tibbals seconded and the motion passed unanimously 5-0. A RECESS WAS TAKEN AT THIS TIME. 12:00 p.m.- Lunch with Commissioners, Departments Heads, Elected Officials and County Manager Candidates 1:30 P.M. Board interview of candidates for the Lyon County Manager position COMM. GOODMAN WAS ABSENT FOR THIS ITEM Human Resources Director Steve Englert began this item. The Board was directed to present scenarios to the candidates and reminded that all candidates must be asked the same questions and presented identical scenarios. 58 May 3, 2007

11 The first candidate for the position of County Manager was Jerry McKnight. Mr. McKnight was asked several questions and presented with scenarios by the Board. The second candidate for the position of County Manager, Lon Bushey, answered questions of the Board. The third candidate to be interviewed was Ron Stock who answered questions of the Board. The fourth and final candidate to be interviewed for the County Manager position was Jim Park. He also was asked questions and presented with scenarios by the Board. The meeting was adjourned. LYON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Phyllis Hunewill, Chairman NIKKI BRYAN, Lyon County Clerk/Treasurer 59 May 3, 2007