Elko County Board of Commissioners

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1 Elko County Board of Commissioners 540 Court Street, Suite 101, Elko, Nevada Phone Fax Commissioners Delmo Andreozzi Demar Dahl Cliff Eklund Jon Karr Rex Steninger Elko County Manager Robert K. Stokes STATE OF NEVADA ) COUNTY OF ELKO ) ss. Executive Assistant Michele Petty Clerical Assistant Shyann Edgar The Board of Elko County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday,, at 1:30 p.m., at the Nannini Administration Building, Suite 102, 540 Court Street, Elko, NV There were present: County Commissioners Delmo Andreozzi, Vice Chair Demar Dahl Cliff Eklund, Chairman Jon Karr Rex Steninger County Manager Robert Stokes CFO/Asst. County Mgr. Cash Minor Deputy District Attorney Kristin McQueary Deputy County Clerk Michele Merkley A) CALL TO ORDER Chairman Eklund called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. and noted all Commissioners were present. B) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Dahl led the meeting participants in the Pledge of Allegiance. C) COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC There were no public comments. D) RECOGNITIONS D.1 Discussion and consideration of a Plaque of Appreciation for Jan Webb on the occasion of her retirement from the Elko Justice Court with over 23 years of service to Elko County.

2 MOTION: Commissioner Andreozzi moved to approve. Commissioner Dahl seconded the Judge Simons stated they miss Jan and she had been a great asset to the Elko Justice Court. He thanked her for her years of service to the Court. D.2 Discussion and consideration of a Plaque of Appreciation for Judy Smith on the occasion of her retirement from the Elko Justice Court with over 30 years of service to Elko County. MOTION: Commissioner Andreozzi moved to approve. Commissioner Karr seconded the The board presented the plaques to Jan and Judy. E) APPOINTMENTS E.1 Discussion and consideration to appoint Dave Voth to the Elko County Natural Resources Management Advisory Commission to fill a vacancy left by Kristina Radel with a term expiring December 31, Commissioner Steninger advised they felt he would be a good fit and that they could appoint him without advertising. MOTION: Commissioner Steninger moved to approve. Commissioner Dahl seconded the F) ELKO COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM F.1 Presentation from representatives from the Elko County 4-H program on the upcoming events at the Elko County Fair. Jill Tingey, Extension Educator, advised the 4-H members would come up five at a time and discuss their 4-H projects and experiences. Ella Buzzetti advised this was her third year in 4-H and her first year showing a steer. She stated she had raised him from a calf and explained his care. She advised raising beef was one of her favorite things to do and listed her other hobbies. She advised she was also in livestock judging and shooting sports. Sydnee Reed stated this was her fifth year in 4-H and it was a huge part of her life. She advised taking care of livestock was a year round responsibility and she learned very important life lessons from being involved in 4-H. She stated she had lost her steer last year and explained the lessons she learned in the process. She advised 4-H has taught her the circle of life and how to help people along the way. She advised she was also in shooting sports. Jaxson Tomera advised he was selling his first market steer this year and invited the board to attend the sale. He advised his steer was organically grown and antibiotic free. He stated he had worked hard getting him ready for the show ring. Page 2

3 Tyson Wise advised this was his third year in 4-H and this would be his first year selling a market pen. He advised he had raised his pen organically and antibiotic free. He invited the board to support him at the market. Mackenzie Wachtel advised this was her fifth year in 4-H and she was selling a market goat. She invited the board to attend the sale. She stated the livestock sale was the paramount of the entire year and they worked hard to get their animals ready. She stated 4-H taught responsibility and life lessons, including your club, your community, your country, and your world. She advised it needed more support to continue to grow the program and keep kids interested in the program. She advised she was also involved with horses and livestock judging. She stated this year she was running for an officer and was also on student council. Randi Preston advised this was her fourth year in 4-H and this year she was selling a pen of New Zealand rabbits for market. She stated she would like to see the board at the auction September 3 rd. Breeze Caber advised this was her fifth year in 4-H and her third year selling a market lamb. She advised her projects included horses, dogs, sheep breeding, market lambs, and rabbits. She discussed the care of her animal and invited the board to the livestock sale. Leanna Sarman advised this was her sixth year in 4-H and stated she was the president of the Lamoille Crossroads 4-H club. She stated she was involved in shooting sports, livestock judging, leadership, and market beef. She stated this was her fourth market steer and was a Hereford/Angus cross. She stated they money she made from the sale would be reinvested and also go towards her college education at UNR. She discussed the 4-H program and invited the board to attend the fair. She discussed the pins she had received from record books. Mackie Griggs advised this was her sixth year in 4-H and her fourth year taking a market steer, and she also had a heifer. She stated she was also involved in horse showing, livestock judging, and dog showing. She advised she had learned a lot about responsibility and leadership by helping the younger members of the club. Joey MacDiarmid advised this was his sixth year in 4-H and this year he was a county officer and helped set up the fair. He stated selling a market animal would help make money for college and buying other things like his first car. Gabe Spratling advised this was his fifth year in 4-H and second year with a market steer. He advised 4-H helped him learn business skills and the money made was used to save for college. Amanda Rath advised this was her sixth year in 4-H and third year selling a market animal and had a pen of rabbits. She advised the money you get for rabbits is sometimes as much as a goat. She advised she had New Zealand s which were bred for meat. She stated she was also involved in horse, dog, goat, rabbit, poultry, photography, and sewing. She stated she was the representative for the 2017 county officer team. Katie Ross thanked the board for the opportunity to speak in front of them. She advised she had been involved in 4-H for six years with market steers and beef breeding. She stated it gave her hands on experience and encouraged her to educate herself on cattle genetics and food rations. She advised her goal was to provide quality beef but to also gain profits which would help her further her education. She advised raising animals for food was fulfilling and rewarding but also had difficulties. She invited the board to attend the sale. Kaden Syme advised this was his fifth year in 4-H and his projects included market rabbits, poultry, goats, and shooting sports. He advised the main thing he had learned from the program was responsibility by having to take care of the animals. He advised he had also learned showmanship and marketing. He advised he had competed in shooting sports. Kristin McQueary advised Kaden had won the junior air pistol his first year at state level. Page 3

4 Elena Petersen advised she this was her second year selling a market lamb. She advised she was the vice president of her club and secretary for Elko County 4-H. She advised she had learned responsibility, social skills, and determined her future goals through the program. She advised the sale prepared them for their future and helped them learn about finances. She found livestock judging beneficial and hoped to pursue an agriculture career. She advised she was also in FFA and had done livestock judging and public speaking and hoped to use her knowledge in her college program. She thanked the board for their time and for allowing them to spread the word about the auction. Rachel Buzzetti thanked the board for allowing the kids to present and advised they had all been working very hard. She stated the clubs were doing well and it was a wonderful program. Commissioner Andreozzi advised they had done a great job and it took courage to speak in front of the Commission. He advised these were the kind of people that were the salt of the earth and should be applauded; as well as their parents. G) LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMISSION (LEPC) G.1 Presentation by Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) Chair Patricia Anderson. Patricia Anderson, LEPC Chair, addressed the board and advised she would start providing updates throughout the year. She advised they had applied for three grants through the State and discussed what each grant was for. She advised of the costs of the grants and what they brought to the community. She advised they were working on communications during emergencies and including it in their drills. She advised the State Department of Public Safety had run testing on the cross band repeater on Elko Mountain and believed it was fully functional to be able to do patches of radio traffic. She advised they no longer had a local representative from the ham radio operators group but she was aware that they were still functional. She advised they were in the beginning stages of planning their next major drill which would likely take place in October. H) ELKO SNOBOWL H.1 Discussion and consideration of an easement from the Layton Family to correct a portion of the record that will then allow Elko County to proceed with the transfer of property and easements of the Elko Snobowl to the City of Elko. Chairman Eklund advised this was voted on in January of 2015 but there were problems with easements which had now been resolved. Kristin McQueary advised the easement had to be accepted and then a quitclaim deed would be done to turn it over to the City of Elko. MOTION: Commissioner Dahl moved to accept the easement. Commissioner Andreozzi seconded the I) NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES I.1 Discussion and consideration of approval of the Interstate Interlocal Contract between the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Community Health Services Program and Elko County in the amount of $11,622 to assist in the management of infectious diseases effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, Page 4

5 Chairman Eklund advised this was an unfunded mandate from the State. MOTION: Commissioner Andreozzi moved to approve. Commissioner Dahl seconded the J) ELKO COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE J.1 Discussion and consideration of approval of the final version of the contract with DEVNET for software programs to replace the ADS programming in the Assessor's and Treasurer's Offices. At the last Commission Meeting, the Commission requested a 180 day instead of a 30 day termination provision in the contract. DEVNET agreed and the County District Attorney's Office has approved the change. Katrinka Russell, Elko County Assessor, asked that the board approve the contract with the 180 day termination notice. MOTION: Commissioner Steninger moved to approve. Commissioner Dahl seconded the K) ELKO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE K.1 Discussion and consideration of approval of the agreement for Civil Legal Services from Robert J. Wines provided to inmates at the Elko County Jail. Chairman Eklund advised this was a renewal contract for civil cases for inmates. Kristin McQueary advised Mr. Wines had informed her this would be his last year. She stated he also did work for the Public Administrator and the Public Guardian and did not get compensated for all the work he does. Chairman Eklund disclosed that Mr. Wines was his attorney on several issues. Kristin recommended he abstain from this vote. Commissioner Dahl disclosed he was very distantly related to Mr. Wines. Kristin did not think he needed to abstain. MOTION: Commissioner Andreozzi moved to approve. Commissioner Dahl seconded the motion. Chairman Eklund abstained. The motion carried by majority vote. L) WELLS JUSTICE COURT L.1 Discussion and approval of the lease agreement for office space of the Wells Justice Court from the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety. Chairman Eklund advised this was an ongoing lease. MOTION: Commissioner Dahl moved to approve. Commissioner Steninger seconded the Page 5

6 M) ELKO COUNTY CODE M.1 First reading of Ordinance which prohibits recreational marijuana sales, manufacturing and cultivation in the unincorporated areas of Elko County. Commissioner Andreozzi asked for clarification. Kristin McQueary advised they were not allowing the establishments in any zoning districts; as permitted uses, conditional uses, or accessory uses. She advised it included cultivating, processing, packaging, and retail facilities. She stated the ordinance did not prohibit or interfere with the right to grow your own marijuana under the statute. Commissioner Andreozzi stated he still supported this code as written. Chairman Eklund advised he was elected to represent the constituents of Elko County and they had voted against marijuana. MOTION: Commissioner Dahl moved to approve. Commissioner Andreozzi seconded the motion. Commissioner Steninger and Commissioner Karr opposed. Chairman Eklund voted aye. The motion passed by majority vote. N) EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION N.1 Discussion and consideration of the upcoming 2017 Employee Appreciation Day on September 29, 2017, including approval of Service Awards to be given to employees with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service with the County. Michele Petty advised the committee had been working hard and they would be kicking off the event September 22 nd and it would continue September 25 th - 29 th with various events. She advised there were 32 employees up for awards this year and asked for approval of the service awards. Commissioner Steninger pointed out that Cash Minor and Kristin McQueary were on the list for 20 and 25 year service awards. MOTION: Commissioner Steninger moved to approve. Commissioner Andreozzi seconded the 3:00 P.M. Chairman Eklund recessed the meeting at 2:50 p.m. Chairman Eklund reconvened the meeting at 3:00 p.m. O) ELKO COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING O.1 Discussion and consideration of Application No , DDS Properties, LLC, an application submitted by DDS Properties, LLC to vacate a 1.61 parcel of land described as access, utility and drainage easements being 33 feet in width along the North line and the East line and 50 feet in width along the South line of the SW1/4 NE1/4 SE1/4 of Section 8, Township 34 North, Range 55 East, M.D.B. &M., per resolution in Book 252 at Page 40, Elko County official records and as shown on Right of Way Map for the Elko County Highway department, File No , Elko County records. General location is 1/4 mile Page 6

7 north of Mountain City Highway on the east side of Jennings Way. This abandonment of easements and right of ways within the parcel boundaries requests are to facilitate the development of this parcel by increasing the parcel size. Existing easements and right of ways as they exist are not needed and if abandoned, will not affect access to other parcels. Once abandoned, the parcel is to be incorporated into the city limits and subdivided. Once subdivided, internal roads will be constructed to serve the newly created parcels. John Kingwell, Planning and Zoning, advised this had gone before the planning commission and was unanimously recommended for approval. He advised there were 1.61 acres of easement for access and utility and it didn t increase the size of the parcel, it increased the size of the developable area of the parcel. He advised they were not needed and restricted development of the parcel overall. He stated the surveying had been completed and asked for approval. He advised if this was approved it would be incorporated into the City and subdivided by City standards. Kristin McQueary advised DDS properties was managed by Dusty Shipp. MOTION: Commissioner Karr moved to approve with staff recommendations and findings. Commissioner Steninger seconded the motion. Commissioner Andreozzi advised the two lots had been merged into one and this action would get rid of the right of way but preserve the drainage and utility easement. John advised the easements and utilities would all be abandoned. Bob Morley, High Desert Engineering, advised they were asking for the vacation of these easements because the area would encumber the area they wanted to create lots. He advised they would be dedicating drainage and utility easements to the lots as required by city codes and standards. Kevin Engelmeier, property owner, advised the drainage comes down right to his property. He advised there were drainage issues already and he wanted them addressed as it had the potential to damage his property. Bob Morley advised the drainage would be contained within the streets themselves or strong rain systems so neighboring properties were not impacted. Lana Carter clarified that they would keep as much drainage as they could in the streets and storm drains. She advised anything along the property boundary would be mitigated. She advised anything coming into the back of the subdivision would be reduced from what was there now. The motion passed unanimously. P) ELKO COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES P.1 Discussion and consideration of proposals pursuant to Notice Request for Proposals for Elko County Jail Inmate Medical Services. Amanda Osborne, Human Services Director, advised this had been re-bid and two were received. She advised they had put together cost comparisons and pros and cons for each. Sheriff Pitts recommended Eden Medical Services be awarded the bid and requested to meet with them to negotiate certain costs. He advised they would like to keep it local and they had concerns with the other bid. Commissioner Dahl stated in the past they had given preference to local businesses. Chairman Eklund asked if they were committed to taking the lowest bidder. Page 7

8 Kristin advised with professional services they had more leeway but they had to give a rationale explaining their choice. Sheriff Pitts advised they were not wanting to negotiate costs, they were asking to negotiate the services provided for those costs. He explained the other doctor would be in person once a week and appear by teleconference the rest of the time whereas Dr. Eden would be on call 24 hours a day. Commissioner Andreozzi advised he was seeing a higher level of service at a lower cost with American Correctional Solutions however he did have a higher level of confidence in Dr. Eden and The Pill Box. Cash Minor advised they could look at hiring employees to handle the pharmaceutical side as they may be able to do that at a lower cost than the bids. Sheriff Pitts requested if they go that route that the person handing out prescriptions be a nurse. Kristin discussed NRS regarding contracts and stated this was an RFP and not a bid process as if they were buying a new building. She advised this fell under professional services. Commissioner Karr stated he liked Cash s idea and would recommend approving for one year. He suggested HR staff look into putting a nurse on staff or other cost savings. MOTION: Commissioner Karr moved to approve the Eden Medical proposal for one year. Commissioner Andreozzi seconded the Q) COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR Q.1 Wednesday, September 6 and 7, County Commission Meeting - Elko - 1:30 pm Q.2 Wednesday, September 20, County Commission Meeting - Montello - 10:00 am and then recess and reconvene in Wells at 2:00 pm Q.3 Wednesday, October 4 and 5, County Commission Meeting - Elko - 1:30 pm MOTION: Commissioner Steninger moved to approve. Commissioner Dahl seconded the R) CONSENT AGENDA R.1 Presentation and review of claims for approval which are available for public review at the Elko County Manager's Office. R.2 Approval of Minutes from August 2, 2017 and August 3, R.3 Retention of Administrative Assessments and Facility Fees for the use by the Carlin Justice Court. MOTION: Commissioner Dahl moved to approve. Commissioner Steninger seconded the S) COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY STAFF COMMENTS Page 8

9 Chairman Eklund advised the Ranch Hand Rodeo would be held in Carlin this weekend and they would be memorializing Lew Eklund and Grant Gerber. T) COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC There were no public comments. U) ADJOURNMENT p.m. There being no further business before the Board, Chairman Eklund adjourned the meeting at 3:35 APPROVED, CLIFF EKLUND, Chair ATTEST: MICHELE MERKLEY, Deputy Clerk Page 9