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Public meetings / Board of County Commissioners

May 5, 2015

98 turns, 98 with a named speaker, under 5 agenda items. The words and the names are the county clerk's.

4. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation of Minutes of the Joint Nye

Commissioner Wichman

asked the Clerk to check the last paragraph on Page 23 regarding Mr. Settlemeyer and payment for chemical testing.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve with the correction; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas. SITTING AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

5. Announcements (first)

Commissioner Cox

stated she understood the bounty hunters had been called out to take care of the coyote problem but it wouldn’t be costing the county anything.

Commissioner Schinhofen

stated the 14th annual Wild West Extravaganza went well. He thanked everyone who worked so hard to make it successful.

Commissioner Borasky

stated on Thursday May 7th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Nugget they would be celebrating the National Day of Prayer. He also reminded everyone about the 4th of July Independence Day Parade at 9:00 a.m. They were still trying to get a flyover. There would also be a pancake breakfast.

Commissioner Carbone

stated as far as the outhouse race they gracefully lost but did a good job.

7. Commissioners/Manager’s Comments (This item limited to announcements or

Commissioner Schinhofen

stated they have not called in the bounty hunters as a Board. There have been people who have offered. They also had two or three dogs killed in the last week. Commissioner Schinhofen stated he was not inclined to have moving the county seat on the agenda. Tonopah was more in the center of the county and there would still have to be services there. As far as Title 6, Animals, they had been throug h a lot. He didn’t know how they could take it any more seriously. He encouraged the public to look at those cases when they go to court. May 5,2075 7. Commissioners/Manager’s Comments (This item limited to announcements or topics/issues proposed for future workshops/agendas) Cont’d —

Commissioner Wichman

agreed with Commissioner Schinhofen and thanked him for his comments on the county seat. The only thing that would change would be that the first meeting of the month would be in Pah rump and the second in Ton opah.

Commissioner Borasky

stated there had been a rash of compliments for fixing potholes and responding to information requests. They were also complimented on cleaning up the nuisance on Savoy.

Commissioner Carbone

stated the Savoy nuisance was a lengthy process. Beth Lee was very instrumental in this process. Working together with folks in the county and town can get things done. Commissioner Carbone stated there were a lot of issues to be looked at in Title 6. Those issues were dear to their hearts. ASSESSOR

14. For Possible Action — Approval of Assessor’s Office Change Request

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

77. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation on labor negotiations,

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve; seconded by Commissioner Borasky; 5 yeas. May 5,2075 SHERIFF 20. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to issue a Display Fireworks Event Permit to the Town of Tonopah. James Eason, Applicant.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. 27. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to issue a Display Fireworks Event Permit to the Town of Round Mountain. Dan Sweeney. Applicant.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. 22. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to issue a Display Fireworks Event Permit to the Beatty Volunteer Fire Department. Mike Harmon, Applicant.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. FINANCE 24. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding: 1) accept the fee schedule presented by BEC Environmental, Inc.; and 2) authorize execution of the contract with BEC Environmental Inc. The project is to be funded from Fund 70340 Grants.

Commissioner Schinhofen

stated this was on the agenda before and now they were formalizing it. He asked Eileen Christensen to give a history of work EEC Environmental had done for the county.

Ms. Christensen

stated they had been working with Nye County since 2002. She stated they prepare grants for environmental oriented projects and have done just over 5 million dollars. In addition they do a lot of leveraging programs for economic development. The Brownfields projects led to identification of Nye County as being best solar resource in the country. Ms. Christensen stated they also handle lease support at Tonopah Airport.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to accept the fee schedule and to execute the contract; seconded by Commissioner Borasky.

Commissioner Borasky

asked if Nye was the lead county. Pam Webster stated this was grant funded and Nye County administers the grant and would lose it if not properly May 5, 2015 24. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding: 1) accept the fee schedule presented by BEC Environmental, Inc.; and 2) authorize execution of the contract with BEC Environmental Inc. The project is to be funded from Fund 10340 Grants. Cont’d administered. She explained that if something went wrong it would be by negligent work actions of EEC and then they wouldn’t be entitled to payment.

Commissioner Carbone

stated if the grant went away the project was done.

Commissioner Cox

asked if EEC would charge the county personally for writing the grant if they didn’t get it.

Ms. Christensen

explained the process. She stated this particular contract was for doing the work. In the past they have charged the County for writing the grant whether it was successful or not.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve; seconded by Commissioner Carbone.

Mrs. Webster

stated this was a grant they manage that helps people with low income housing.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve lease agreement; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

asked about section 5 and if it was included in the $800.0 and 0 if his budget would include any increases. May 5, 2015 29. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding a Lease Agreement for Communications Facility with Ronald Payne for Nye County to rent tower space located at Tokop/Gold Mt. communications site. Cont’d — Milan Dimic, IT, stated they were starting to collect 911 surcharge funds and plan to move the leases over to that fund.

Commissioner Carbone

stated he just wanted to be sure the projections were done for the upcoming years. Mr. Dimic stated the increases were always built in.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. DISTRICT ATTORNEY 19. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) approve and partially fund a position of deputy district attorney, civil division, pursuant to NRS 252.070(5), contingent upon approval of the town boards and/or town manager of Pahrump, Tonopah, Amargosa Valley and Round Mountain to jointly fund the position pursuant to NRS 269.105(1); and 2) authorize the County Manager to execute the necessary agreements.

Commissioner Wichman

asked if this had gone before the towns. Angela Bello stated they had a lot of questions and they were still in negotiations. The bulk of the work was due to the dissolution of the elected town board of Pahrump so they would pay the lion’s share and the other towns may want to opt out. She was asking the county to contribute something so her office can do non-mandated things for the towns. If the county could contribute $10,000 the attorney would not just be a town attorney but the work could be spread to all the deputies. Ms. Bello stated their obligation to the unincorporated towns was only to defend and bring lawsuits on their behalf. The towns could hire outside counsel.

Commissioner Schinhofen

stated he saw the value of this. He stated at one time they had an attorney that reported to the County Manager.

Ms. Bello

stated they couldn’t have an attorney being supervised by a non-attorney May 5, 2015 19. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) approve and partially fund a position of deputy district attorney, civil division, pursuant to NRS 252.070(5), contingent upon approval of the town boards and/or town manager of Pahrump, Tonopah, Amargosa Valley and Round Mountain to jointly fund the position pursuant to NRS 269.105(1); and 2) authorize the County Manager to execute the necessary agreements. Cont’d Darrel Lacy, Planning, recalled a few years ago that the District Attorney had approved the county to hire outside counsel to answer to the County Manager as a special assistant to the County Manager.

Commissioner Wichman

stated she could see how it would be an advantage to the District Attorney, but she was trying to avoid public perception that the towns would pay for an attorney who works for the county.

Ms. Bello

stated they needed to get an opinion from the Attorney General. She reviewed the matter.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve funding an attorney who would deal with the towns’ issues and report to the County Manager contingent upon the Attorney General not having an issue with it and to authorize the county manager to execute the necessary agreements.

Commissioner Wichman

asked him to put in his motion upon approval of the towns.

Commissioner Schinhofen

restated his motion to hire an attorney to deal with these towns’ issues contingent upon their approval and contingent upon the Attorney General having no issues with it and to authorize the County Manager to execute the agreements; seconded by Commissioner Borasky. Dwight Lilly, Pahrump, asked about billing hours and crossing over to have the towns pay for services they may not be receiving. As a citizen he didn’t want any town funds paying for county services. It sounded like a bookkeeping nightmare to him. Horace Carlyle, Tonopah Town Board, stated he had continuous discussions with the prior District Attorney on the unincorporated town law. He discussed NRS 269. He stated it was not a simple question. He only had one challenge and that was that the Town Manager or the town would have no authority to spend money for an employee in the District Attorney’s Office.

Mrs. Webster

recommended they proceed with filling the position until an Attorney General’s opinion is rendered and recommended amending the motion.

Commissioner Schinhofen

amended his motion to include proceeding with filling the position pending the opinion from the Attorney General. May 5,2015 19. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) approve and partial ly fund a position of deputy district attorney, civil division, pursuant to NRS 252.070(5), contingent upon approval of the town boards and/or town manager of Pahrump, Tonopah, Amargosa Valley and Round Mountain to jointly fund the position pursuant to NRS 269.105(1); and 2) authorize the County Manager to execute the necessary agreements. Cont’d —

Commissioner Wichman

expressed her concerns that now they would charge the towns for services they provided in the past.

Ms. Bello

stated up until three years ago they had three civil attorneys and now they have two and have taken on the legal services for the town of Pahrump. She would be happy to provide the services if they could. It is very narrow what the District Attorney is required to do for the towns. Only the town of Pahrump could not hire its own attorney. Further discussion was held.

Ms. Bello

stated it was inappropriate for her to hire someone temporarily until they get an opinion.

Commissioner Schinhofen

restated his motion again to approve funding an attorney for the towns contingent upon the towns’ approval and contingent upon an Attorney General’s approval, to temporarily house the attorney in the District Attorney’s Office until they have an AG’s opinion and to authorize the County Manager to execute the necessary agreements. He questioned if they wanted the temporary issue in there or not.

Commissioner Schinhofen

withdrew his motion.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve funding for an attorney who will deal with all the towns’ issues contingent upon their approval, to answer to the County Manager and to authorize the County Manager to execute the necessary agreements; seconded by Commissioner Borasky; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Carbone

stated they just need to make sure they don’t mix monies together. Dwight Lilly clarified that they were hiring a multi-town attorney. Richard Goldstein stated his was confusing. They wanted to hire an attorney with approval from the towns. He felt it was a conflict of interest for the county to hire an attorney on behalf of the town of Pahrump. May 5, 2015 19. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) approve and partial ly fund a position of deputy district attorney, civil division, pursuant to NRS 252.070(5), contingent upon approval of the town boards andlor town manager of Pahrump, Tonopah, Amargosa Valley and Round Mountain to lointly fund the position pursuant to NRS 269.105(1); and 2) authorize the County Manag to er execute the necessary agreements. Cont’d

Commissioner Carbone

stated there was a lawyer prior this that was costing the town approximately $300,000 a year. He stated he thought they were getting a deal for the town. Amy Nelson stated Angela Bello’s department needed another civil attorney so now they were going to the towns for money. She stated Pam Webster handled many things and commended her for doing a lot of things the Commissioners could be doing.

Commissioner Cox

clarified that this would not cause a tax increase. This would take some of the funds the town had from paying the town attorney. She asked if anyone asked Mrs. Webster if she wanted to take this on and did Ms. Bello have a problem with this being under the County Manager. Towns have to have representation. The town of Pahrump was not broke and this wouldn’t hurt the town. She also stated she though t it should fall under the District Attorney’s Office and not the County Manager.

Ms. Bello

stated Mrs. Webster was over the town of Pahrump but questioned if the towns would agree to have Mrs. Webster oversee this person and where would this person be housed. She wished she could continue to provide the towns with the services they have in the past.

Mrs. Webster

stated an opinion from the Attorney General would be six to nine month s down the road.

Commissioner Schinhofen

stated they were the governing board for the town. TIMED ITEMS 8. 11:00 For Possible Action Presentation, discussion, and deliberation by Nevada Department of Transportation regarding the Nye County 2016 Work Program. Sondra Rosenberg, Nevada Department of Transportation, introduced the other NDOT staff who was present and gave a presentation on annual work program. Discussion was held regarding the cost of stop signals. Ms. Rosenberg stated she would provide a follow up note to the meeting. May 5, 2015 8. 71:00 For Possible Action Presentation, discussion, and deliberation by — — Nevada Department of Transportation regarding the Nye County 2076 Work Program. Cont’d

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to accept the plan; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas. 9. 7 1:00 For possible action: Public hearing, discussion and deliberation on the following: a. For possible action ZC-2015-000004: Public hearing, discussion and deliberation on a request to apply the Special Projects Overlay (SO) Zone for a recreational special proiect on 15.76 acres (net), zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Master Planned Rural Development Area, located at 3800 E. Winery Road, further described as Parcel 2 of File map #800027 and Parcels 3 & 4 of File map #464457, Township 79 South, Range 54 East, Section 79. Las Vegas RV Resorts PH LLC Property Owner/Applicant. Civilwise Services, Inc. — — Agent. AP# 027-451-22.

Commissioner Wichman

opened the public hearing.

Commissioner Wichman

closed the public hearing. Darrell Lacy, Planning, reviewed the matter.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve ZC-201 5-000004 for the special projects overlay zone for a recreational special project on 15.76 acres zoned neighborhoodcommercial and master planned rural development area; seconded by

Commissioner Schinhofen

who added it was contingent upon findings in the staff report; 5 yeas. b. For possible action WV-2015-000007: Public hearing, discussion and deliberation on a request for a Waiver (WV) to allow the Special Projects Overla y Zone on a 15.76 acres (net) parcel where a minimum 80 acres is required per NCC 17.04.408; and a request to waive required landscaping where three thousand square feet (3000 square feet) is required per NCC 17.04.740.8, located at 3800 E. Winery Road, further described as Parcel 2 of File map #800027 and Parcels 3 & 4 of File map #464457, Township 19 South, Range 54 East, Section 19. Las Vegas RV Resorts PH LLC. Property Owner/Applicant. Civilwise Services, Inc. — — Agent. AP# 027-457 -22.

Commissioner Wichman

opened the public hearing.

Commissioner Wichman

closed the public hearing. May 5, 2015 b. For possible action WV-2015-000007: Public hearing, discussion and deliberation on a request for a Waiver (WV) to allow the Special Proiects Overla y Zone on a 15.76 acres (net) parcel where a minimum 80 acres is required per NCC 17.04408; and a request to waive required landscaping where three thousand square feet (3,000 square feet) is required per NCC 17.04.740.B, located at 3800 E. Winery Road, further described as Parcel 2 of File map #800021 and Parcels 3 & 4 of File map #464457, Township 19 South, Range 54 East, Section 19. Las Vegas RV Resorts PH LLC. Property Owner/Applicant. Civilwise Services, Inc. — — Agent. AP# 027-451-22. Cont’d

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to allow the waiver for WV-201 5-000007 which includes the waiver of landscaping requirements which would save water; seconded by Commissioner Borasky. John Koenig, RPC, stated the waiver for landscaping not part of RPC recommendatio n.

Commissioner Schinhofen

withdrew his motion and Commissioner Borasky withdr ew his second.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve as approved by the RPC; seconded by Commissioner Carbone.

Commissioner Carbone

stated part of the special conditions were limited to four casitas and if wanted to do any more it would have to go back before the RPC. Phillip Moreau, applicant, stated he understood.

Commissioner Cox

stated they needed to come forth with a definition of casita so they don’t have these problems again.

Mr. Koenig

stated this would be done at the next RPC meeting. It is a small home.

Commissioner Wichman

opened the public hearing Mike Cottingim, Amargosa Valley Town Administrator, stated the Town Board voted to endorse and approve the development agreement subject to changing the verbiage from Amargosa Valley Town Advisory Board to Amargosa Valley Town elected board. May 5, 2015 17. 17:00 For Possible Action Public Hearing, discussion, and deliberation to: 1) Adopt, amend and adopt, or reject Nye County Bill No. 201 5-03: Cont’d

Commissioner Wichman

closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to adopt Bill 2015-03 with an effective date of May 25, 2015; seconded by Commissioner Schinhofen; 5 yeas. 12. 11:00 For Possible Action Public Hearing, discussion, and deliberation to: — — 1) Adopt, amend and adopt, or reject Nye County Bill No. 2015-04: A Bill proposing to amend Nve County Code Title 8, Health & Safety, by amending Chapter 8.04 Fireworks, to provide for the procedures relating to Fireworks Safety Site Passes; and providing for the severability, constitutionality and effective date thereof; and other matters properly relating thereto; and 2) Set an effective date.

Commissioner Wichman

opened the public hearing. Dan Peart, Phantom Fireworks, stated he appreciated the opportunity to inhabit the fairgrounds and allow a legal and safe avenue for people to shoot off fireworks. Dave Caudle, Pahrump, stated he was speaking for several residents that would be affected and asked the Board to consider the ramifications of a shooting site at the fairgrounds. They should look into the health hazards. Fireworks create toxic fumes and metal residue which would contaminate residential areas. Richard Goldstein, Pahrump, asked about a regulation that prohibited hazardous materials from being on BLM land. He asked if that regulation would affect this and could they legally shoot fireworks off on this land. Commissioner Schinhofen stated they had spoken to BLM and they didn’t have a problem with it. He stated this was for limited weekends and would have the towns’ agreement as well. This just set up the framework. Dwight Lilly, Pahrump, stated he wanted to make it clear if there would be an onsite safety person and agreement with the Sheriff’s Department to be down there.

Commissioner Schinhofen

stated this would all be addressed. They have had many meetings with the Sheriff and Fire Dept.

Mrs. Webster

stated an operational agreement would come before the Board for approval from the association of the fireworks businesses and the town of Pahrump between now and the next meeting.

Commissioner Wichman

closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Carbone

asked if the gentlemen from the fireworks businesses could address some of Mr. Caudle’s concerns. May 5, 2015 72. 17:00 For Possible Action Public Hearing, discussion, and deliberation to: — — 1) Adopt, amend and adopt1 or reiect Nye County Bill No. 2015-04: A Bill proposing to amend Nye County Code Title 8, Health & Safety1 by amending Chapter 8.04 Fireworks1 to provide for the procedures relating to Fireworks Safety Site Passes; and providing for the severability, constitutionality and effective date thereof; and other matters properly relating thereto; and 2) Set an effective date. — Cont’d Darrell Lacy, Planning, stated he had two minor changes proposed by the local groups. He reviewed the proposed changes to the ordinance. The purpose was to streamline the ordinance and he stated there must be a management agreement. Under 8.04.080, testing, written notice must be provided to the Sheriff and the local fire department. Under 8.04.105, temporary structures, they would like to remove paragraph C.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to adopt Bill 2015-04 with corrections and set an effective date of May 25, 2015; seconded by Commissioner Borasky.

Commissioner Cox

stated under public notices shouldn’t it read fireworks safety site instead of designated shooter site.

Commissioner Schinhofen

amended his motion to include the fireworks safety site; seconded by Commissioner Borasky.

Commissioner Cox

asked if they could strike that purchased fireworks had to be transported out of the county within 24 hours.

Commissioner Schinhofen

amended his motion to take that requirement out of the ordinance; seconded by Commissioner Borasky.

Mr. Fanning

stated they were moving ahead with the Calvada Blvd reconstruction from the fountain to the Eye. The holdup was some broken equipment for recycling pavement, but once fixed they would be doing the reconstruction and putting out the bidder award for Wulfenstein. May 5,2015 13. For Possible Action General road report by Public Works Director

Commissioner Cox

thanked Mr. Fanning for Blagg and Calvada. She informed him of a pothole on Lost Creek that was overlooked. She also mentioned that the corner of Unicorn and Falcon had a big chunk of pavement missing. Mrs. Cox asked if Public Works handled the dumpsters around town for people to clean their yards up so people won’t have to go out to the dump. Mr. Fanning explained that it was done in the past as part of the town cleanup. Commissioner Carbone stated they could get with Mr. Shea and Mike Smith to find out what they could do for them.

Commissioner Cox

stated there had also been a lot of illegal dumping because of the landfill hours. Mr. Fanning stated the hours were regulated by the County. The hours had always been the same but they would take a look at it.

Commissioner Borasky

stated he had a lot of compliments at church regarding the work on the intersection of Calvada and Blagg.

Commissioner Carbone

commented on speed zones and parking signs they have around Pahrump. They were going to have to look at the real speed zones and the Pahrump Town Ordinances to see if they could get those adjusted. They needed to make sure they do this properly.

Mr. Fanning

stated he was getting the streets indexed and would bring to the Board of Commissioners at the next board meeting to actually adopt a speed limit in the Pahrump valley. He needed to get an opinion from the District Attorney on how to read the street index into the record. They may just want to work on the major arterials and move through it that way. Commissioner Carbone agreed they should take a piece at a time. Commissioner Schinhofen stated if the cost was anything like it was before he was okay with 25 mph and 45 mph.

Mr. Fanning

stated they were currently working on the Pahrump Town Ordinances and no parking signs and would be requesting an opinion from the District Attorney for clarification on some items that may not be enforceable. They would make sure the speed limits and parking signs were legal and enforced. Richard Goldstein asked about the painted orange lines marks on Linda and Basin and when they would start the project. He also mentioned that there were potholes on Upland Street. Mr. Goldstein also asked how long it would drag on to fix Homestead where the water line collapsed. Mr. Fanning stated work on the UICN Issue at Homestead and Hacienda should start within the next month. Tim Carlo, Public Works, stated the orange marks on Linda and Basin were utilities. They were marked so they remove and replace that intersection. They pothole patched Comstock yesterday and it was in the works to do a skin patch. Mr Carlo also stated May 5, 2015 73. For Possible Action General road report by Public Works Director the super pave was complete at Calvada and Blagg and then they plan to squeeze in Calvada reconstruction project. Amy Nelson, Pahrump, stated there were potholes on Prospector Lane by Woodchips.

Commissioner Carbone

stated the public could go to the Nye County website and there was a link to public works. They can fill out a document right there.

Mr. Fanning

stated they do like reminders from the public. SITTING AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY MANAGER 23. For Possible Action Discussion an deliberation regarding approval of a formula for calculating easement value.

Mrs. Webster

stated the formula was in the backup but she wanted to expand on it. She explained that the state’s formula is to take the total parcel the easement is found on and calculate from the taxable value the value of the easement based on taking it to some dollar value to some measureable value and applying that value to the easement portion. Then they put on a 10% escalation factor and also set a minimum of $250.00 per easement.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve; seconded by Commissioner Carbone. Gary Bayer, director of Network Operations for Nevada Broadband Telemedicine and e-Care Nevada, was present and thanked the Board. He stated they planned to pay the back taxes on the easements. Mrs. Webster stated it should be under $3,500.00 per year.

Mrs. Webster

stated this week she was informed that the Department of Taxation conducted an audit on Round Mountain Gold and there was a 3.9 million dollar invoice that will go to Round Mountain Gold payable within 45 days and would happen in the May 5, 2015 25. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding the budget status for Fiscal Year 2075, budget projections and possible reductions for Fiscal Year 2076. 2075 fiscal year. There was also an impact from an audit conducted by Dan McArthur on assessed valuations and they expect to get an adjustment in fiscal year 2015. Mrs. Webster also informed the Board that Sheriff Wehrly had a potential revenue stream for a services contract that would be sustainable for many years into the future, It would impact the general fund as well as other areas. The impact would be a minimum of 7.6 to 3 million dollars and the maximum could be more.

Mrs. Webster

stated at the time she would not recommend any reductions. She would have more firm details at the budget hearing on May 1 They may be able to resolve the 2016 fiscal year as well. Commissioner Carbone commented that as long as it was something they could do and sustain it was okay. Mrs. Webster said she would not make the statement if she didn’t feel this could be sustained. She believed it would have a long term effect. Dwight Lilly, Pahrump, stated he was glad to hear they came up with money for the deficit. He also commented on property taxes and Treasurer properties. Mrs. Webster stated there would be a whole analysis on the 1 8th, H/R AND RISK MANAGEMENT 27. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve filling one vacant Deputy position in the Sheriff’s Office.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve and that the savings would go into the stabilization fund; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. 28. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve filling one vacant Deputy District Attorney in the District Attorney’s Office.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve and that the savings would go into the stabilization fund; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas.

Ms. Bello

noted that this was not a new position. 31. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (second) Dave Caudle thanked commissioner Carbone for asking the fireworks gentlemen talk to him. They left without talking to him. Commissioner Carbone stated he would get them to speak with Mr. Caudle. May 5, 2015 32. ANNOUNCEMENTS (second)

Commissioner Schinhofen

stated he had a state nuclear waste meeting on Thursday and then he and Darrell Lacy were going to South Carolina to attend an ECA meeting which was important to the future of Yucca Mountain.

Commissioner Borasky

asked to have an agenda item to discuss language about getting an opinion from the Attorney General and re-hear item 19.

Ms. Bello

stated the District Attorney’s Office has updated their website and she invited everyone to get on the site. 33. ADJOURN

Commissioner Wichman

adjourned the meeting. APROVED this ATTEST: Of ,2015. h ir Nye County Clerk / Deputy