Elko County Board of Commissioners

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1 Elko County Board of Commissioners Commissioners Delmo Andreozzi Demar Dahl Cliff Eklund Glen Guttry Rex Steninger Elko County Manager Robert K. Stokes STATE OF NEVADA ) COUNTY OF ELKO ) ss. The Board of Elko County Commissioners met in special session on Monday, January 5, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., in Suite 102 of the Nannini Administrative Building at 540 Court Street, Elko, Nevada. There were present: County Commissioners Demar Dahl Glen Guttry Delmo Andreozzi Cliff Eklund Rex Steninger County Manager Robert Stokes CFO/Asst. County Mgr. Cash Minor NRMAC/Asst. Mgr. Randy Brown Deputy District Attorney Kristin McQueary Deputy Clerk Marilyn Tipton Library Director Jeanette Hammons Sheriff James Pitts Chairman Dahl called the meeting to order at 10:01 p.m. Chairman Dahl led the meeting participants in the Pledge of Allegiance. 10:02:09 AM: I. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC: Kristin McQueary informed the Commissioners about the financial disclosure statements that should be sent to the Secretary of State and noted their campaign reports could also be done electronically. Rex Steninger stated he had submitted his ethics report to the Governor s Office. PAGE 1

2 10:03:42 AM: II. ORGANIZATION OF BOARDS: A. Commission Chair and Vice-Chair MOTION: Commissioner Guttry moved to appoint Commissioner Dahl as Chairman. Commissioner Eklund seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Commissioner Andreozzi moved to appoint Commissioner Guttry as Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Eklund seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Highway Board Chair and Clerk: 2014 Chair - Jeff Williams, 2014 Clerk - Glen Guttry MOTION: Commissioner Andreozzi moved to appoint Commissioner Guttry as Chairman of the Highway Board. Commissioner Eklund MOTION: Commissioner Guttry moved to appoint Commissioner Andreozzi as Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Eklund C. Liquor Board Chair (Normally Commission Chair): MOTION: Commissioner Eklund moved to appoint Commissioner Dahl as Liquor Board Chairman. Commissioner Guttry seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 10:07:19 AM: III. COMMISSION BOARD ORGANIZATION ASSIGNMENTS: A. Hospital Board member Glen Guttry Commissioner Guttry stated Delmo Andreozzi had sat on this board as an at large representative and did a wonderful job. MOTION: Commissioner Guttry moved to appoint Commissioner Andreozzi as Hospital Board Member. Commissioner Steninger B. Recreation Board member Glen Guttry Commissioner Eklund stated he had been Vice-Chair of this board and nominated Commissioner Guttry. MOTION: Commissioner Eklund moved to appoint Commissioner Guttry as Recreation Board Member. Commissioner Steninger PAGE 2

3 C. Elko Convention and Visitors Authority Board (ECVA) member 2014 Charlie Myers MOTION: Commissioner Guttry moved to appoint Commissioner Andreozzi as Elko Convention and Visitors Authority Board Member. Commissioner Steninger seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. D. Museum Board member Jeff Williams Commissioner Dahl stated that Commissioner Andreozzi previously sat on that board. MOTION: Commissioner Eklund moved to appoint Commissioner Andreozzi as Museum Board Member. Commissioner Guttry seconded the motion. Commissioner Andreozzi acknowledged that he currently sat on this Board. Commissioner Williams stated there was an error on the Agenda that former Commissioner Grant Gerber sat on the museum board in the past. The motion passed unanimously. E. NACO Board of Directors member Demar Dahl MOTION: Commissioner Andreozzi moved to appoint Commissioner Dahl as NACO Board of Directors Member. Commissioner Guttry F. Elko Regional Transportation Commission: Appointment of two (2) County of Elko representatives with terms that will expire December 31, 2016 (Pursuant to NRS , 2a and 4, the term of appointment is two (2) years) Glen Guttry and Jeff Williams. Commissioner Guttry commented he was on there for a year but stated Commissioner Andreozzi had over thirty years of experience with roads and Commissioner Eklund had a good background in roads as Carlin Mayor and City Councilman. Commissioner Andreozzi voiced concern about the continuity of that Board. MOTION: Commissioner Guttry moved to appoint Commissioners Andreozzi and Eklund to the Elko Regional Transportation Commission. Commissioner Steninger seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 10:14:31 AM: IV. OTHER BOARD ORGANIZATION ASSIGNMENTS: A. Elko County Economic Diversification Authority ECEDA Confirmation and/or change of the Director(s) representing the County of Elko. The 2014 Directors were: 1. Charlie Myers, 2. Glen Guttry, alternate. PAGE 3

4 Robert Stokes stated currently this organization was known as the NNRDA. MOTION: Commissioner Andreozzi moved to appoint Commissioner Guttry as the primary NNRDA Board Member and Commissioner Steninger as the alternate. Commissioner Eklund seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Humboldt River Water Basin Authority Confirmation and/or change of the Directors representing the County of Elko. The 2014 Directors were: 1. Demar Dahl, 2. Glen Guttry, 3. Craig Spratling, and 4. Mark Hooper. Commissioner Dahl stated there was a learning curve on this Board. Commissioner Guttry stated he and Commissioner Dahl were primaries and inquired if they could have an alternate Commissioner appointed. Commissioner Dahl stated no other Commission has an alternate Commissioner. MOTION: Commissioner Eklund moved to appoint Demar Dahl, Glen Guttry, with Craig Spratling, and Mark Hooper to the Humboldt River Water Basin Authority Directors. Commissioner Andreozzi C. Nevadaworks - Local Elected Official Board Confirmation and/or change of the Board of Commissioner member Jeff Williams MOTION: Commissioner Guttry moved to appoint Commissioner Eklund as Nevada Works Board Member. Commissioner Andreozzi 10:18:35 AM: V. APPOINTMENTS: A. Elko County Debt Management Commission: (Pursuant to NRS 350) Appointment of the County of Elko representative to a term of two years with term expiring December 31, member Charlie Myers. Commissioner Eklund stated he currently served on that Board and volunteered to stay upon that Board. MOTION: Commissioner Steninger moved to appoint Commissioner Eklund as the Debt Management Commission Member. Commissioner Andreozzi seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. PAGE 4

5 B. Elko Senior Activity Programs Board 1. Appointment of two (2) persons with terms expiring December 31, Lynn Mahlberg and Ray Smith request reappointment for another term. MOTION: Commissioner Andreozzi moved to re-appoint Lynn Mahlberg and Ray Smith as Elko Senior Activity Programs Board Members and thank them for their service. Commissioner Guttry 2. Appointment of Catherine M. Vosburg to complete the term of Jim Young that expires December 31, MOTION: Commissioner Guttry moved to appoint Catherine M. Vosburg to complete the term of Jim Young on the Elko Senior Activity Programs Board Members. Commissioner Andreozzi C. Jackpot Town Board: Jackpot Town Advisory Board Appointment of five (5) members to a term of two (2) years that will expire January 9, Jesse Hofeling, Ed Klomp, Jeff Young, Robin Barton and Theresa Hugill request reappointment for another term. Kristin McQueary explained the County Commission sits as Town Board of the unincorporated towns but these people were appointed to advise the County Commission. She stated the County Commission makes the final decisions for the incorporated towns. MOTION: Commissioner Eklund moved to re-appoint Jesse Hofeling, Ed Klomp, Jeff Young, Robin Barton and Theresa Hugill as the Jackpot Town Advisory Board. Commissioner Guttry seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. D. Jarbidge Town Board: Jarbidge Town Advisory Board Appointment of three (3) members to a term of two (2) years that will expire January 9, Dot Creechley, Ken Heil, & Gordon Butch Smith request reappointment for another term. MOTION: Commissioner Eklund moved to re-appoint Dot Creechley, Ken Heil, & Gordon Butch Smith as the Jarbidge Town Advisory Board. Commissioner Steninger seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. PAGE 5

6 E. Montello Town Board: Montello Town Advisory Board Appointment of five (5) members to a term of two (2) years that will expire January 9, Jill Neumann, Clara Lee, and Pamela Mowray request reappointment for another term. Commissioner Dahl stated Pamela Mowray was not willing to serve upon this Board but Kathy Wilson volunteered to replace Pamela Mowray upon this Board. Kristin McQueary stated Kathy Wilson s name was not on the agenda so her nomination would have to be placed on another agenda for appointment. MOTION: Commissioner Eklund moved to re-appoint Jill Neumann and Clara Lee as the Montello Town Advisory Board. Commissioner Andreozzi seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. F. Mountain City Town Board: Mountain City Town Advisory Council Pursuant to County Code. 2-1 A- 1(F) appoint the five (5) persons informally elected within the community to two (2) year terms that will expire January 9, Charlene Chambers, Louise Basanez, Rex Goff, and Bill Landon request reappointment for another term. MOTION: Commissioner Andreozzi moved to re-appoint Charlene Chambers, Louise Basanez, Rex Goff, and Bill Landon as the Mountain City Town Advisory Board. Commissioner Guttry G. Elko County Fair Board: Appointment of two (2) persons with terms expiring December 31, Sue Kennedy and Charlotte Parker-Whitby request reappointment for another term. Commissioner Dahl stated Sue Kennedy was not willing to be reappointed and there was some question about Charlotte Parker-Whitby so he suggested they table these appointments. MOTION: Commissioner Eklund moved to table the re-appoint of Sue Kennedy and Charlotte Parker-Whitby to the Elko County Fair Board to next meeting. Commissioner Guttry seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. PAGE 6

7 H. Elko County Natural Resource Management Advisory Commission (NRMAC): Appointment of two (2) members with terms expiring in December 31, Richard Genseal and John Carpenter request reappointment to another term. MOTION: Commissioner Guttry moved to re-appoint Richard Genseal and John Carpenter to the Elko County Natural Resource Management Advisory Commission (NRMAC). Commissioner Eklund I. Elko County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife: Appointment of two (2) members with terms expiring in December 31, Tom Barnes and Mitchell Buzzetti request consideration of reappointment for another term. MOTION: Commissioner Eklund moved to re-appoint Tom Barnes and Mitchell Buzzetti to the Elko County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife. Commissioner Steninger seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 10:27:58 AM: VI COMMISSION ASSIGNMENTS: Review, discussion and possible reassignment of Board of Commissioner involvement in liaison activities/meetings with Departmental, Federal, State and City agencies assignments were as follows: A. Demar Dahl, District 1 Commissioner: Wells, West Wendover, Jackpot, Montello, Owyhee, Mt. City, Jarbidge Liaison, Public Lands Chair, Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) Board, WIR Board, Central Nevada Regional Water Authority (CNRWA), Humboldt River Basin Water Authority, USFS / BLM Liaison, Elko County Conservation Districts Liaison, American Lands Council / Western Counties Alliance, Nevada Land Management Task Force. Commissioner Dahl did not believe the Public Lands Chair needed to be listed so it could be deleted. He volunteered to retain the NACO and WIR liaison. Commissioner Dahl explained the purpose of the CNRWA and the multiple water issues discussed by this Board. He would retain his liaison on the CNRWA and the HRBWA boards. He volunteered to retain the USFS/BLM liaison. Commissioner Dahl inquired if Commissioner Steninger would be interested in sitting as liaison to the Elko County Conservation District. PAGE 7

8 Commissioner Steninger would assume that liaison responsibility. Commissioner Dahl would retain his liaison standing with the American Lands Council and the Western Counties Alliance. He noted the Nevada Land Management Task Force would only exist until after the legislative session. B. Charlie Myers, District 2 Commissioner: Veteran s Affairs, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Liaison, Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority (NNRDA), Debt Management Commission, Auditorium Authority Board (ECVA), Wildlife Chair / Wildlife Advisory Board / Nevada Division of Wildlife Liaison, Nevada Division of Forestry Liaison, USFS-RAC. Commissioner Andreozzi supported the Veterans and asked if anyone who served would like to be the liaison to Veteran s Affairs. Commissioner Guttry stated he was a Veteran and volunteered to be the liaison for Veteran s Affairs. Commissioner Andreozzi volunteered to assume the NDOT liaison assignment. Commissioner Guttry would assume the NNRDA liaison assignment Commissioner Eklund was previously appointed to the Debt Management Commission liaison appointment. Commissioner Steninger volunteered to assume the Wildlife Chair/Wildlife Advisory Board liaison, Nevada Division of Wildlife Liaison assignment. Commissioner Andreozzi would assume the NDF/Fire District liaison assignment. Robert Stokes commented the USFS-RAC was not a County appointment. Commissioner Dahl inquired if they could recommend that Charlie Myers continue to serve. Randy Brown stated Charlie Myers could continue to serve until he was replaced on that Board. He stated it was appointed by the Forest Service. C. Glen Guttry, District 3 Commissioner: Highway Board Clerk /Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), Hospital Board, Recreation Board, Humboldt River Basin Water Authority, Elko City Liaison, Elko Senior Activity Programs Board Liaison, National Guard Liaison. Commissioner Dahl commented the Hospital Board previously was appointed to Commissioner Andreozzi and they had already appointed the Highway and RTC members. Commissioner Guttry was previously appointed to the Recreation Board and the Humboldt River Basin Water Authority. Commissioner Andreozzi volunteered to be the City liaison. PAGE 8

9 Commissioner Guttry volunteered to continue as the Senior Activity Program liaison. Commissioner Guttry stated the National Guard liaison was set up when they took over the Fire Academy but he had not one communication with the National Guard and suggested it be deleted from the listing. Commissioner Guttry requested to be the Sheriff s Department liaison. D. R. Jeff Williams, District 4 Commissioner: Highway Board Chair /Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), Carlin, Midas, & Tuscarora Liaison, Spring Creek Association Alt Liaison, California Trails Center Board Liaison, Natural Resource Management Advisory Commission Liaison, Northeastern Nevada Stewardship Group, Juvenile Department Liaison / China Spring Advisory Committee, Sheriff Department Liaison / LEPC Liaison, Library Board of Trustees Liaison, School District Liaison / CIS Communities in Schools, Nevadaworks. Commissioner Eklund requested to remain on the California Trails Center Board as liaison and as the Juvenile Department/China Spring Advisory Committee liaison. Commissioner Eklund requested to keep the School Board, Library Board liaison, CIS Communities in Schools, and Nevadaworks liaison. Commissioner Dahl commented the NRMAC appointment previously went to Commissioner Steninger. E. Grant Gerber, District 5 Commissioner: Spring Creek Association Liaison, Great Basin College Liaison, Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians Liaison, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley Liaison, Museum Board, Natural Resource Management Advisory Commission Alt. Liaison, American Lands Council Alt Liaison, Sage Grouse Pilot Project. Commissioner Dahl noted these were previously Grant Gerber s appointments: Spring Creek Association Liaison, Great Basin College Liaison, Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians Liaison, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley Liaison. Commissioner Steninger would assume those liaisons. Commissioner Dahl stated the Museum Board was previously assigned to Commissioner Andreozzi. Commissioner Dahl commented NRMAC was previously assigned to Commissioner Steninger. He stated Commissioner Steninger would be the alternate to the American Lands Council and was the liaison to the Sage Grouse Pilot Project. Commissioner Guttry requested that the staff submit to them a finished copy of their assignments so they may look at them again on Wednesday to make sure one of the Commissioners was not overloaded. PAGE 9

10 10:43:17 AM: County Manager Committee Appointments: Robert Stokes stated this was for informational purposes only. He believed there would be another Commissioner put upon these committees and that would be done internally. Budget Committee: Glen Guttry, Cash Minor, Debbie Armuth, Kathy Long Fire District Committee: Glen Guttry, Cash Minor, and Gary Zunino Railport Committee: Glen Guttry, Cash Minor, Randy Brown, Pam Borda, Kristin McQueary, Lynn Forsberg, Michele Petty, and Savage Services 10:44:02 AM: VII SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS: Discussion, consideration and approval of the 2015 Regular Meeting Schedule for County Commissioners and all other matters related, thereto. Robert Stokes stated except for July the meetings were scheduled the first Wednesday and Thursday and the third Wednesday of every month. Commissioner Dahl noted they attempt to hold only one meeting in November and December. 10:44:56 AM: VIII. ELKO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: A. Discussion and consideration of the approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Elko County and the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) for NDF to provide all-risk dispatch services for up to three months (April 1, 2015) if needed. Gary Zunino, Fire District Administrator, stated this agreement was needed because they were not logistically ready to transfer the dispatch over to Central Dispatch Administrative Authority. He stated this project started in November and to provide continued public safety NDF would dispatch for 90 days through March. Commissioner Guttry clarified that the contract was for three months at a cost of $29,802 per month, not exceeding $89,406. MOTION: Commissioner Guttry moved to approve an Interlocal Agreement between Elko County and the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) for NDF to provide all-risk dispatch services in an amount not to exceed $89,406 in monthly installments for the next three months. Commissioner Eklund seconded the motion. PAGE 10

11 Commissioner Guttry inquired if the County could not transfer that responsibility to Central Dispatch was there any discussion with NDF for a month to month extension in an emergency situation. Gary Zunino stated Mike Klug of NDF could speak to that. He stated several weeks ago in Carson City the Acting State Forester indicated he would not risk public safety and would support them in any way. Gary Zunino had spoken to the County contractors, Eagle Communications and Budge Currier and they feel the County would be able to meet the three month deadline. Mike Klug, Nevada Division of Forestry, stated their priority was the continuity of public safety in this transition. He noted contracts could be extended and they would not risk public safety by not extending the contract. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Andreozzi thanked NDF for their assistance on this transitional period. B. Discussion and consideration of the approval of a Cooperative Equipment and Operating Agreement between NDF and Elko County for use of 33 pieces of State and Federal Firefighting apparatus. Gary Zunino stated this was the formalized agreement on the State and federal owned equipment. He stated at the beginning of the transition NDF was going to take three pieces of equipment from the County but have now decided to leave two of those pieces of equipment. He explained the County would pay for the insurance and maintenance and use the equipment until the County deems the equipment not necessary. He stated the County needs this equipment for public safety at this time. Commissioner Dahl clarified that it was up to the County to deem the equipment necessary. Gary Zunino stated that was correct. He explained NDF holds the title on some of the equipment and Forest Service retains title to the federal excess property. He stated if they do not maintain the equipment or if they abuse the equipment NDF could take the equipment back. Gary Zunino did not believe NDF would take the equipment back as long as they were using it. Mike Klug stated as long as they were using it under the terms and using it for public safety they want it with the volunteer departments. Commissioner Eklund expressed concern with the generalities in paragraph one wherein NDF could inspect the equipment at any reasonable time and remove the equipment if it was not properly used or maintained. He was concerned with the verbiage of reasonable time. Commissioner Eklund said if the State wanted an inspection and the County was busy what was reasonable. Gary Zunino stated they don t have to be there if the State wants to inspect the equipment and they could give them access to the Volunteer Fire Departments for that inspection. PAGE 11

12 Commissioner Guttry suggested they remove the verbiage at any reasonable time. Commissioner Dahl inquired if they inspect the equipment and it needs repair would they have time to make repairs. Mike Klug stated they would be given time to maintain the equipment properly. Gary Zunino stated this was the exact same wording in the agreement between NDF and Eureka County. Commissioner Andreozzi believed this was standard language used in contracts. He felt it was a safety net for NDF because they were owners of equipment. Mike Klug, NDF, agreed. MOTION: Commissioner Eklund moved to approve a Cooperative Equipment and Operating Agreement between NDF and Elko County for use of 33 pieces of State and Federal Firefighting apparatus. Commissioner Guttry seconded the motion. Commissioner Guttry inquired if the two vehicles were included in the agreement. Gary Zunino stated the vehicles were not listed in the older agreement but it was corrected. Commissioner Andreozzi inquired about funding for maintenance of this equipment. Gary Zunino stated in the past if it was federally or state owned the State paid for the maintenance. He noted the County would now maintain them and there would be an additional cost to maintain and insure the vehicles. Commissioner Guttry thanked Mike, Pete and all their staff for the last two years of working on the transition. He stated there had been great cooperation between NDF and the County. Mike Klug stated the transition was going along smoothly. The motion passed unanimously. C. Discussion and consideration of approval of a request to the Nevada Division of State Lands for the transfer of two properties (Deeth VFD Station and Independence Valley VFD Station) from State ownership to Elko County. Gary Zunino submitted a request to the Division of State Lands requesting the transfer of those two pieces of property. He stated the State wants acknowledgement from the Commission that they would maintain and insure those properties. Kristin McQueary asked if they need a parcel map on the transfer in Independence Valley because it was on the same lot as the Highway Maintenance Station. PAGE 12

13 Gary Zunino said he was told by State Lands that had already been parceled out. Randy Brown agreed there was a parcel map waiver approved previously and a Record of Survey was performed on both sites. MOTION: Commissioner Andreozzi moved to approve a letter of support to the Nevada Division of State Lands for the transfer of two properties (Deeth VFD Station and Independence Valley VFD Station) from State ownership to Elko County ownership and acknowledging that once we acquire the property we will be liable for the maintenance and insurance for the two facilities. Commissioner Eklund seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 11:00:31 AM: IX. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY STAFF COMMENTS: Randy Brown told the board members Happy New Year and he looked forward to working with them. Robert Stokes congratulated the new Commission and believed they had shown they could work very well together. He looked forward to working with them individually and collectively throughout their terms. Commissioner Guttry congratulated the new Commissioners and stated he looked forward to a productive year. Kristin McQueary stated if the new Commissioners had any questions to contact her and she would walk them through the procedures. 11:01:39 AM: X. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC: No comments were submitted. 11:01:56 AM: XI. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Commissioner Eklund moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Steninger seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:02 a.m. APPROVED, ATTEST: MARILYN TIPTON, Deputy Clerk Demar Dahl, Chair PAGE 13