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

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1 August 21, 2008 The Honorable Board of Lyon County Commissioners met this day in regular session with the following present: Chairman Don Tibbals, Vice-chair Larry McPherson, Commissioners Phyllis Hunewill and Bob Milz. 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. Hunewill made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Comm. Milz seconded and the 2. Appointed Official s report Emergency Manager Jeff Page gave an update on the power issues at the repeater site used by North Lyon County Fire. He also spoke of a workshop for elected officials to discuss their role in disaster preparedness. Mr. Page then mentioned a grant that was received to create a mobile command post. This unit will be maintained by North Lyon County Fire and used throughout the County as needed. County Engineer Dick Faber informed the Board that according to NDOT the application for replacement of the Nordyke Road bridge will not be going forward. He commented that the bridge would need a higher traffic count to be considered for replacement. Human Service Director Edrie LaVoie explained that several Lyon County human services programs were presented at the national level. This was the reason for the travel items presented at the last meeting for her department which have been paid for with grant funding. Ms. LaVoie also distributed a copy of the first annual Human Services Annual Report. The report outlines available services as well as accomplishments and the strategic plan process. Comptroller Josh Foli informed the Board that the County s internet connection with the state is currently maxed out by our usage. Mr. Foli will be attending the Lyon County School Board meeting to discuss using some of their unused band width. 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 asked the Board for comments on a letter from the bankruptcy attorney regarding Arimetco. He mentioned that the title company is requesting the County s position on past taxes and clear title. Mr. Stark commented on a meeting between staff and Waste Management representatives regarding the franchise agreement. He also informed the Board that Judge Rogers has requested a meeting to discuss renovations of the Bluestone building. Churchill County representatives are currently in Denver looking at jail facilities. Mr. Stark suggested meeting with them to discuss different ideas. He then mentioned speaking at the Carson City Rotary meeting. There will be a meeting with the engineer, attorney and the insurance company to work on a cost comparison and try to resolve the Silver City Community Center issue. Mr. Stark also stated that the second meeting in September will be held in Fernley. Mr. Stark has requested a meeting with Mayor Cutler of Fernley. He will be updating him on County issues and continuing to improve the relationship with the City of Fernley. 146 August 21, 2008

2 6. Commissioner comments Comm. Hunewill spoke of the Yerington mine stakeholders meeting. Comm. McPherson is looking forward to visiting the women s prison site. Comm. Milz requested that the water truck which will soon be replaced be placed at the Dayton Valley events Center for their use. He also asked Planning Director Rob Loveberg to look into the lack of paving in front of Sutro school and the need for a change of the school s address. Comm. Tibbals had no comments. 7. Public participation John Gavin represented the Borda family. He spoke of family s willingness to donate land to the County at the corner of Chaves Road and Highway 50 to use for a jail and/or safety complex. **CONSENT AGENDA** 8. Approval of changes on Assessor s tax role due to corrections in assessments and review of tax roll changes Unsecured property uncollectable totaled $1,113.99, Secured property factual corrections totaled $21, and Unsecured factual corrections totaled $7, Comm. Milz asked for clarification on the discounts given to the Fernley flood victim s. Lyon County Assessor Mike Glass stated that if homes were uninhabitable for ninety days or more the tax on the improvements only has been adjusted. 9. Review and possible approval of business license applications: a. Eastman, Bruce A.; ABC Painting & Decorating; 340 Freeport Blvd., Sparks, NV; Change of Address ONLY! b. Amador, Thomas & Amador, Glen; Medical Services of Nevada, Inc. dba/ All Valley Home Care Services; 1325 Airmotive Way, Reno, NV; Change of Name and Location ONLY! c. Sandgren, Carl & Debra; Allied Sanitation Service; 1575 Newlands Drive, Fernley, NV; Change of Location ONLY! d. Bissell, Eugene V. & Katz, William etal; Amerigas Propane, Inc.; 20 Hwy 95A North, Yerington, NV; Change of Entity ONLY! e. Mason, Summer; BGB Industrial Supply; 55 Butte Way, Yerington, NV; Sales of Electrical Industrial Supplies to Government (all orders drop-shipped) f. Sensibaugh, Ed G. & Dawna; Sensibaugh Enterprises, Inc. dba/ Dawna s Mini Storage; 12 Newman Lane, Mound House, NV; Additional Location for Outside Storage ONLY! g. Mason, Talin M.; Dayton Family Car Wash, LLC dba/ Dayton Family Vending; 330 Golden Pick Drive, Dayton, NV; Vending Machines Dispensing Healthy Products to Schools h. Barwig, Gary W.; Dayton Valley Pawn, LLC dba/ Dayton Valley Pawn; 801 Overland Loop, Suite 401, Dayton, NV; Pawn Shop i. Iacopucci, Gary P.; Chamberlin, Norman; Baker, John A.; GDT of Nevada, LLC dba/ Fallon Towing & Recovery; 750-B S. Taylor Street, Fallon, NV; Roadside Emergency Service j. Sepeta, Donald W.; Henion, David L.; Zylman, Joseph E.; Griswold Machine & Engineering, Inc.; 58 Industrial Pkwy, Mound House, NV; Change of Corporate Officers ONLY! k. Gonzalez, Ismael; 87 Artist View; Smith, NV; Change of Location ONLY! l. Morrow, George A. & Jeanette & Morrow, Jeremy W.; The Handy Man, Inc.; 488 Ditch House Lane, Fallon, NV; Construction, Repairs and Landscaping m. Martini, Richard; Caisse, Connie; Smith, Lee A. etal; Harris Salinas Rebar, Inc.; 70 Linehan Road, Mound House, NV; Change of Location ONLY! n. Kirkness, Donald D.; Kirkness Sales & Leasing, LLC; 58 Laxalt Drive, Mound House, NV; Buying, Selling and Leasing Equipment (Outside Parking ONLY at this time.) 147 August 21, 2008

3 o. Hof, Dennis; Sierra National Corp. dba/ The Love Ranch; 54 Kit Kat Road, Mound House, NV; Change of Business Name ONLY! From Bunnyranch II p. Iemelianov, Melissa H; Melissa s East Coast Subs; 6008 Hwy 50 East, Dayton, NV; Sub Sandwich Shop q. Evans, Bob; Weber, Kirk; Tarquin, Pamela A.; Norwest Corporation dba/ Norwest Applied Hydrology; 1 Austin Circle, Yerington, NV; Hydrologic Services r. Scully, Timothy S.; Scully Steel Construction, LLC; 12 Cash Drive, Mound House, NV; Construction of Light Gauge Steel Buildings s. Etter, Boyd A. & Spevak, Michael J.; Physical Therapy Partners Nevada, LLC dba/ Silver Springs Physical Therapy; 3595 Hwy 50 West, Silver Springs, NV; Change of Entity ONLY! t. Duff, Sean A.; Vallarino, Craig W.; Pearl Networks, LLC; Speediwifi, LLC; 4255 Garlan Lane, Reno, NV; High Speed Internet u. Smith, Sandee L.; Spiffy Clean; 6164 Salk Road, Carson City, NV; Cleaning Vacant Homes v. Standley, Adam L. & Standley, William L.; Standley & Son Cleaning Services; 403 Aspen Drive, Dayton, NV; Carpet, Upholstery & Car Interior Cleaning w. Gray, Ron; Steamers; 770 Hwy 50 East, Dayton, NV; Hot Dog Diner x. Courmier, Cory J. & Victoria I.; Courmier Enterprises, Inc. dba/ Trashco; 5655 Whitman Court, Washoe Valley, NV; Entity and Address Change ONLY! y. Guidara, Michael R.; Truckee Meadows Water Systems, Inc.; 245 Winter Street, Reno, NV; Change of Entity and Name ONLY! z. Jackson, John R. & Kim A. & Brixy, Scott; Truckim, Inc.; 11 Linehan Road, Dayton, NV; Mechanic Shop 10. Approval of a request to release the Improvement Bond held for improvements to the private roadways known as Kathryn Starr Lane and Bill Eitel Road, Dayton, NV, as required by the conditions of approval for a parcel map for George H. & Kathryn S. Eitel Trust (APN s , 12, 17 & 18 originally APN ) 11. Approval of a request to release the Bond held for improvements to the private roadways known as Kathryn Starr Lane and Bill Eitel Road, Dayton, NV, as required by the conditions of approval for a parcel map for Kathleen Ruth Sliter (APN s , 14, 15, 16 originally ) 12. Approve to strike taxes, penalties and interest on parcel in the amount of $1,178.88, property purchased and owed by City of Reno 13. Approve annual budgets for the Mason Valley, Smith Valley, Churchill Valley and Dayton Valley Groundwater Basins 14. Approve grant award and funding agreements from the Department of Cultural Affairs, State Historic Preservation Office, in the amount of $44, for the rehabilitation of the Historic Firehouse and Jail, Dayton, NV (no matching funds required from Lyon County) 15. Review and accept travel claims as presented by Comptroller Travel claims totaled $8, and registrations totaled $1, Review and accept County claims and financial report as presented by Comptroller Pay bills totaled $1,835, and payroll totaled $2,486, Comm. Hunewill made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented with item #9o being heard separately. Comm. Milz seconded and the A letter from Nevada Brothel Owner s Association Director George Flint was read into the record. District Attorney Bob Auer informed the Board that copyright matters are handled under federal law and are not a matter for this Board. 148 August 21, 2008

4 Comm. Milz made a motion to approve item #9o as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the motion passed by majority 3-1 (Comm. Hunewill opposed). **END OF CONSENT AGENDA** RECESS TO CONVENE AS THE LIQUOR BOARD FOR LYON COUNTY 17. Review and possible action to approve temporary liquor license application: a. Dayton Valley Days, Inc.; Dayton Valley Days; Main and Pike Streets, Dayton, NV; Temporary Liquor Permit for: Sept 20 & 21, 2008 ONLY! Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Hunewill seconded and the motion 18. Review and possible action to approve liquor license application: a. Hof, Dennis; Sierra National Corp. dba/ The Love Ranch; 54 Kit Kat Road, Mound House, NV; Change of Business Name ONLY! Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Tibbals seconded and the motion passed by majority 3-1 (Comm. McPherson opposed). b. Gray, Ron; Steamers; 770 Hwy 50 East, Dayton, NV; Beer & Wine Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Hunewill seconded and the motion 19. Public participation ADJOURN TO CONVENE AS THE BROTHEL BOARD FOR LYON COUNTY 20. Review and possible action to approve brothel license application: a. Hof, Dennis; Sierra National Corp. dba/ The Love Ranch; 54 Kit Kat Road, Mound House, NV; Change of Business Name ONLY! Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the 21. Public participation ADJOURN TO RECONVENE AS THE LYON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 22. Discussion, presentation and update on upcoming legislative session and bill draft request, by Jeff Fontaine, Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) NACO president Jim Baushke gave a brief update to the Board on the state of Nevada and the upcoming legislative session. He mentioned that there is no more one shot money and that it is anticipated there will be a 14 percent across the board budget cut for next year. Jeff Fontaine of Nevada Association of Counties spoke of many proposed resolutions that will affect public lands. He also mentioned many of the anticipated budget cuts. He then commented that counties were spared direct cuts but have been indirectly affected through curtailed services and health care cuts. Mr. Fontaine commented that NACO will be submitting five bill draft requests in the next session. Some of the requests are addressing the following items; open meeting laws, indigent defense, economic development tax abatements and county authorities. 149 August 21, 2008

5 10:00 A.M.-Time Specific-- Discussion and presentation by J.R. Hildebrand, TEC Engineering consultants, regarding feasibility study for the Second Bridge crossing of the Carson River along the Cardelli Road alignment J.R. Hildebrand of TEC Engineering Consultants presented a Preliminary Engineering Report on a possible bridge crossing on Cardelli Road. He gave details of the cost and flooding impacts of this location based on several different bridge scenarios. Dayton resident Stony Tennant asked if there was need for a four lane bridge, he then stated his opinion on placing a bridge on Cardelli Road. River Road resident Jim Haddan was concerned with the span of the bridge and asked if the cost included the fill material that will be needed or any slope stabilization. Mr. Hildebrand commented that the cost only includes the structure. Sutro Road resident Bill Pyatt asked why this study was done on Cardelli Road and no other roads. Comm. Tibbals commented that during the initial discussion on this topic Cardelli was one of the top choices. River Road resident Dennis Smith stated the opinion of himself and many neighbors on the selection of a second bridge location. Comm. Hunewill asked how important it was to complete this bridge in the next two years. She does not see the urgency and is unsure of where the funding will come from. Stony Tennant stated that it is the consensus of the area residents that no bridge is needed. Comm. Tibbals is of the opinion that this item should be continued until a later date. River Road resident Donny Loux submitted a petition against a crossing on Cardelli Road. County Manager Dennis Stark asked how long the data would be valid. Mr. Hildebrand commented that the only thing that would change would be the cost, the flood study would remain the same. ITEM #28 WAS HEARD AT THIS TIME. 23. Discussion and possible action to approve the hiring of Lumos & Associates to design a park (utilizing developer donated money), located in the Riverpark housing development, Dayton area County Engineer Dick Faber presented this item. He mentioned that the original concept has been altered to include zero scape landscaping in an effort to reduce maintenance cost at the park. Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Hunewill seconded and the motion 24. Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution and transfer certificate of Lyon County s supplemental allocation of Private Activity Bonds to Nevada Rural Housing Authority Comptroller Josh Foli presented this item. He explained that an original amount has already been transfered. This request is for the additional allocation. Comm. Hunewill made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the 150 August 21, 2008

6 25. Discussion and possible action to approve a waiver to Lyon County Code Title 10, Chapter 9, to allow a permit for installation of a mobile home more than 15 years old be issued, to be located at 1350 Donner Trail, Silver Springs, Nevada (APN: ) Applicant Kevin Comer presented this item. He is requesting a waiver so that he can have the electricity turned on to this home. He recently purchased the property and would like to make repairs to the home and move in. Building Director Nick Malarchik stated that this item was previously denied in 2005 and the home has been vacant since that time. He then commented that his inspector was recently at the site and feels that the home is unsafe to live in. Comm. Milz made a motion to deny the waiver request. Comm. McPherson seconded and the 26. Discussion and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding: Regional Aftercare Services (RAFTS) between Churchill and Lyon Counties Chief Probation Officer Roger Sayre presented this item. He stated that the services are for juveniles that come out of WNRYC and the MOU will supply a part time person to work with Lyon County youth. Comm. Hunewill made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Milz seconded and the motion 27. Discussion and possible action on withdraw of application letter to the Bureau of Land Management regarding a 40 acre parcel located in Silver Springs, Nevada County Manager Dennis Stark requested that this item be postponed until a future meeting due to the absence of Comm. Goodman who would have substantial input. It was the consensus of the Board to postpone this item until later date. 28. Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution to adopt the Carson River Watershed Regional Floodplain Management Plan Ed James of the Carson Water Sub Conservancy District began this item. Genie Azad of the Carson Water Sub Conservancy District gave a presentation on flooding in the Carson River watershed as well as the flood plain management plan. Dan Kaffer of the Western Nevada Resource Conservation and Development Council shared his thoughts on the process asked the Board to support this item. Comm. Milz commented that this was a regional effort, not just Lyon County and a guide for the Board and the planning department. Comm. Milz made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the RECESS TO CONVENE AS CENTRAL LYON COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD 29. Public Participation. 30. Review and accept claims and financial report as presented by Comptroller The cash balance as of August 15, 2008 was $532, There was no pay bills or payroll. 151 August 21, 2008

7 Comm. Hunewill made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the ADJOURN TO CONVENE AS MASON VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT BOARD 31. Public Participation 32. Review and accept claims and financial report as presented by Comptroller The cash balance as of August 15, 2008 was $68, Pay bills totaled $3, and payroll totaled $6, Comm. Hunewill made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the ADJOURN TO CONVENE AS WALKER RIVER WEED CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD 33. Public Participation 34. Review and accept claims and financial report as presented by Comptroller The cash balance as of August 15, 2008 was $70, Pay bills totaled $ and payroll totaled $5, Comm. Hunewill made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. McPherson seconded and the ADJOURN TO CONVENE AS WILLOWCREEK GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD 35. Public Participation 36. Review and accept claims and financial report as presented by Comptroller The cash balance as of August 15, 2008 was $20, Pay bills totaled $186, and there was no payroll. Comm. Hunewill made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Milz seconded and the motion ADJOURN TO CONVENE AS SILVER SPRINGS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD 37. Public Participation 38. Review and accept claims and financial report as presented by Comptroller The cash balance as of August 15, 2008 was $3,172, Pay bills totaled $8, and there was no payroll. Comm. McPherson made a motion to approve as presented. Comm. Hunewill seconded and the 152 August 21, 2008

8 ADJOURN TO RECONVENE AS THE LYON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 39. Approve minutes Comm. Hunewill made a motion to approve the minutes of July 17, 2008 with the following changes: Item #2 Paragraph 3 is to read: He then spoke of a meeting with State Water Engineer Tracy Taylor and his staff, Attorney George Benesch, Lyon County utilities staff, as well as water rights applicants that had applications protested and subsequently appealed. Comm. McPherson seconded and the Comm. Hunewill made a motion to approve the minutes of August 7, 2008 with the following changes: Item #34 Paragraph 8 to be removed. Item #36 outcome of the Board s decision to be: passed by majority 3-2 (Comm. McPherson and Comm. Goodman opposed). Comm. McPherson seconded and the Comm. Hunewill made a motion to approve the minutes of August 18, 2008 as presented. Comm. Milz seconded and the The meeting was adjourned. LYON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: DON TIBBALS, Chairman NIKKI BRYAN, Lyon County Clerk/Treasurer 153 August 21, 2008