May 26, 2016

Commissioner Carbone

explained that was the address for the meeting. It was a teleconference so the three Commissioners decided to be in Pahrump. May 26, 2016 2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (Three-minute time limit per person.) Action will not be taken on the matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item (first).-Cont’d.

Mr. Alberti

said he brought it up because when he looked at other agendas they mentioned where the meeting was actually held and he was confused as to the official location of the meeting being in Tonopah. Lorina Dellinger said when there was a special meeting scheduled it could be held anytime in the County seat, but the Commissioners were allowed to participate via teleconference.

Mr. Alberti

asked for the record if there was a specific reason the budget hearing was not being officially held in Pahrump. Janice Cullen discussed the appropriation of monies for specific roads that no longer existed and roads that should be fixed that could not or would not be fixed. She wanted to know where the money was and where it would be spent on roads.

Commissioner Schinhofen

advised the particular projects were discussed at the RTC meeting and some of them were discussed during the Board of Highway Commissioners. All of the projects were on specific budgets at specific times. Dave Stephens asked who was paying for the doctor buildings going up on Highway 160.

Commissioner Carbone

advised that all belonged to Healthcare Partners. SITTING AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Commissioner Carbone

opened and closed the public hearing. Pam Webster stated all of the budgets presented today were balanced and approved by the Department of Taxation (DTAX) and she had letters to that effect. She reviewed her summary sheets for Nye County’s budget noting total resources of $33.054 million. Included in the revenue was a movement from the ag extension allocation. She did not adjust the museum rate which had been included in previous discussions nor did she touch the veterans’ money, but she did reduce the health clinics fund to reflect changes to the staffing levels. The ad valorem budget to actual for FY16 had held strong and

Mrs. Webster

thought it would be a little higher than the projection, but she kept it conservative at this point. The increase in FY17 was a result of the tax movements and May 26, 2016 3. 8:30 For Possible Action Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 tentative budget for Nye County; approve the tentative budget for Nye County; and discussion and de!iberation to adopt or amend and adopt the Final Budge t for Nye County for Fiscal Year 2016-17.-Cont’d. some small growth, but the number was significantly lower than what was projected by the pro forma information received from DTAX.

Mrs. Webster

pointed out that in the past few years there were some issues with the abatement for Solar Reserve, so to be conservative this year out of concern for that projection she held that consistently low. Additionally, as the net proceeds indicated there would be no income in FY17, Mrs. Webster said the net proceeds for FY16 should be received within the next few days and she would know then if that would hit the projections. There was an indication they might be a little higher. Regarding consolidated taxes, Mrs. Webster noted the large increase this year of $1 million over what was projected. That projection was expected to hold through FY17 and was lower than what was projected by DTAX as well. That number was also conservative at this point. The PILT numbers were showing higher for FY16 than budgeted only because the County received part of FYi 5’s money in FY16. She was assured that all of FYi 6’s money would be received and that would be in addition to the delayed payment in FY15. There should be no delays in FY16. Charges for services was a little lower than budget and while Mrs. Webster thought they would come in stronger than projected, she had taken a conservative look. She also thought the income from fines and forfeitures would hold and be a little better next year.

Mrs. Webster

then discussed the expenditure projection of $32.965 million, which included a 9.5% healthcare premium increase. There was no projected PERS increas e this year, but she did include step increases, and there was $200,000.00 in contingency. Supplies and services were held to the FY16 levels with two exceptions. The Clerk’s Office was increased for election expenses and IT was increased about $25,000.00 for maintenance agreements on the network hardware and software. All approved positions filled or unfilled at this time were budgeted. Some were in the process of being filled, some were going through the 90 day hiring freeze period, and some were scheduled to be filled July 1. Based on all of these assumptions and the bottom line, noting the restricted $5.8 million moved into the general fund for cash flow coverage, there was an $89,000.00 ending fund balance which Mrs. Webster said would not be sufficient without that transfer. For that reason she would like see the 90 day hiring freeze continue to build that ending fund balance.

Mrs. Webster

stated that today the Board was asked to take action on the FY17 tentative and approve it and then adopt the FY17 as shown.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve the 2016-17 tentative budget and adopt it as the final; seconded by Commissioner Wichman. May 26, 2016 3. 8:30 For Possible Action Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 — — tentative budget for Nye County; approve the tentative budget for Nye County; and discussion and deliberation to adopt or amend and adopt the Final Budget for Nye County for Fiscal Year 201 6-17.-Cont’d. Dwight Lilly said he understood $5 million was taken from another fund to balance the budget this year and then pay it back, but he asked if right now $89,000.00 was what would be left over.

Mrs. Webster

explained the $5.8 million had nothing to do with budgeted expenses and the budgeted expenses and revenue were expected to covet each other. There were delays in the way the revenues were receipted and based on that there was not a steady stream of income for some of the larger items as money was expended through the year. The issue became cash flow. She clarified that the budget was not augmented $5.8 million. It was simply for cash flow and the budget was balanced without the $5.8 million.

Mr. Lilly

asked if there was any money set aside if there was a problem going forward.

Mrs. Webster

advised there was $200,000.00 in contingency, but there was a limited ending fund balance besides the $5.8 which was why she recommended continuing the 90 day hiring freeze.

Commissioner Carbone

commented this was also very conservative. Louis DeCanlo asked what was being budgeted for the Beatty courthouse because the Justice of the Peace from Beatty was now in Pahrump and he wondered why taxpayer money was budgeted for a courthouse that was not being used.

Commissioner Carbone

said it was around $400,000.00.

Mr. DeCanlo

said since Gus Sullivan was brought to Pahrump then the building in Beatty was not needed.

Mrs. Webster

advised there was still staff in Beatty, as well as court cases processed through that court, and they were still holding court there. Andrew Alberti felt using actual numbers in the presentation would be helpful for people. Janice Cullen asked why freezes on step increases could not be done for six months or a year.

Commissioner Schinhofen

said that had been done over the last five years and the County was finally at a place where it was not completely strapped. May 26, 2016 3. 8:30 For Possible Action Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 — — tentative budget for Nye County; approve the tentative budget for Nye County ; and discussion and deliberation to adopt or amend and adopt the Final Budget for Nye County for Fiscal Year 201 6-1 7.-Cont’d.

Commissioner Carbone

opened and closed the public hearing. Pam Webster reaffirmed the same assumptions applied. The step increases and insurance coverage had been included, and there was $60,000.00 in contingency. The ending fund balance for FY15 was $4.1 million. The projection for the end of FY16 was $3.5 million. Based on moving some of that up and making it available for expenditure if needed, Mrs. Webster expected the ending fund balance for FY16 to come in higher than that. Turning to the expenditures, Mrs. Webster noted at three-quarters of the year they were at 50% of budget so the budget was prepared in a manner to spend if needed. She thought the projection for FY17 was also inclusive of being able to have a provision for things that might come up that were not expected but in the normal course of busine ss would not require that much money. She added that some improvements to the parks concerning lighting were included as there might be some safety issues going on there.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve the tentative and adopt the final budget for the Town of Pahrump; seconded by Commissioner Wichman.

Commissioner Carbone

addressed the chatter on the street about the budget and funds of the Town of Pahrump. He said the statement that since there were some change s in personnel that the County would take the money from the town and put it in the County coffers was not true and he wished everyone would get that.

Mrs. Webster

added that the indicators were that a tax reduction might need to be looked at.

Commissioner Cox

pointed out that NRS prohibited the spending of town money in the County for County purposes. SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF UNICORPORATED TOWNS OF BEATTY, BELMONT, GABBS, MANHATTAN, AND RAILROAD VALLEY BEATTY

Commissioner Carbone

opened and closed the public hearing. Pam Webster advised the Beatty Town Advisory Board reviewed the budget and approved it both in tentative and final form and what was before the Commissioners was what they were requesting as approved.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve the tentative budget for 2016-17 for Beatty and adopt the final budget; seconded by Commissioner Borasky; 5 yeas. GABBS

Commissioner Carbone

opened and closed the public hearing. Pam Webster said this was the budget that had been approved both in tentative and final form by the Town of Gabbs and requested that the Board approve.

Commissioner Carbone

said close attention needed to be paid to the water/sewer issues in Gabbs.

Mrs. Webster

advised a rate assessment may need to be done. She was also looking at getting a rate reduction on their debt service as it was higher than it should be. May26, 2016 6. 8:30 For Possible Action Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 — — tentative budget for the Town of Gabbs; approve the tentative budget for the Town of Gabbs; and discussion and deliberation to adopt or amend and adopt the Final Budget for the Town of Gabbs for Fiscal Year 2016-17.-Cont’d.

Commissioner Schinhofen

commented the County inherits the utility systems when they were out of life and not making money and that was why it was a good idea to take them when they were new.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve the tentative budget for the Town of Gabbs and adopt the final budget for 2016-17; seconded by Commissioner Borasky; 5 yeas. MANHATTAN

Commissioner Carbone

opened and closed the public hearing. Pam Webster said there was not a seated board in the Town of Manhattan right now so staff prepared this consistent with previous budgets.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve the tentative budget for the Town of Manhattan and adopt the final budget for 2016-17; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. SITTING AS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE PAHRUMP POOL DISTRICT

Commissioner Carbone

opened the public hearing. Dave Stephens asked to have the pool enclosed with a roof.

Commissioner Borasky

noted the town board did address that at one time. He asked Pam Webster to review that and bring the numbers forward on what it would take to do it. Pam Webster said she would. She pointed out the tax rate for the pool district was holding and coveted the expenses to operate the pool. It had an ending fund balance at May26, 2016 8. 8:30 For Possible Action Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 — — tentative budget for the Pahrump Pool District; approve the tentative budget for the Pahrump Pool District; and discussion and deliberation to adopt or amend and adopt the Final Budget for the Pahrump Pool District for Fiscal Year 2016-17.- Co nt’ U. the end of FY15 audited of $241,000.00, so there was some money that could be put into some improvements, but Mrs. Webster cautioned it did not take much for a pool of this size to require some major renovation. Janice Cullen asked if the pool was separate from the town.

Mrs. Webster

explained it was a separate taxing district with its own taxing rate.

Ms. Cullen

asked if it would be heated all year.

Mrs. Webster

said options for improving it would be looked at, including doing things on a phased basis.

Commissioner Carbone

closed the public heating.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve the tentative budget for the Pahrump Pool District and adopt the final budget for 2016-17; seconded by

Commissioner Cox

commented that all the time there was a town board they never did put a cover on the pool as apparently there was not enough money until now.

Commissioner Carbone

opened the public hearing. Dwight Lilly asked if there were provisions in the budget to pay back the $3 million loan made to the hospital in Tonopah as the first payment was due in August, 2016. May 26, 2016 9. 8:30 For Possible Action Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 — — tentative budget for the Northern Nye County Hospital District; approve the tentative budget for the Northern Nye County Hospital District; and discussion and deliberation to adopt or amend and adopt the Final Budget for the Northern Nye County Hospital District for Fiscal Year 2016-17.-Cont’d. Pam Webster explained the budget indicated the revenue and expenditure potential for the fund, but it did not identify where the money would be spent. That would be subject to additional action in the future.

Commissioner Carbone

added that was when the payback would be discussed.

Commissioner Carbone

closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Schinhofen

said the main reason for setting this up to was to ensure healthcare in the central and northern part of the County. When that was in hand repayment could be looked at.

Commissioner Schinhofen

made a motion to approve the tentative budget for the Northern Nye County Hospital District and adopt the final budget for 2016-17; seconded by Commissioner Wichman; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Borasky

said he noticed on his way in a crew was working on Homestead Road and he asked the County Manager to check with staff on if they notified Public Works. The County could not afford to have another Blagg Road incident and whatever they may be doing over there needed to be looked at by the County.

Commissioner Carbone

adjourned the meeting. APPROVED this -. day ATTEST: Of ,2016.

Chair Nye

ou,ty Clerk / Deputy I1-t’tp A question to all attending this meeting: Is there a specific reason the budget hearing is not being held in Pahrump? Thank you in advance for an explanation. Andrew Alberti jr