May 18, 2021

Commissioner Carbone

said he had received several comments from people saying there was no place to park at the animal shelter. The spaces for the visitor’s center for the jail were filled and the area for people to park on the outside of the shelter had been redlined so there was no place for people who wanted to pick up animals to park. He told Tim Sutton that he might want to investigate it.

Commissioner Strickland

directed that to Public Works Director Tim DahI.

Commissioner Blundo

asked for the following: • A formal request to the CCB for additional cultivation and dispensary licenses in the County. • A follow up on an item regarding Nye being a Second Amendment sanctuary county as he wanted the new Board members to sign on. He also wanted to send it up to the Legislature to say the County would not do anything against the Second Amendment. • Meetings with the Clerk and any other interested parties to look at options to get rid of the Dominion voting machines. • A follow up with Mr. Fiorentino, the County’s lobbyist. • Amendment to the Nye County Code to prevent discrimination against renters due to COVID. • Placement of patient choice in the Code so the people in the County had a choice on the medical services and what they liked.

Commissioner Cox

talked about the Legislature and the Second Amendment. She wanted someone to look at the constitutionality of what was being passed and if the County could challenge anything that was not constitutional. Chris Arabia confirmed there was a grand jury underway in Pahrump and in Tonopah. He then addressed the people in Tonopah. There was a meeting there last night and some concerns were brought to his attention. He said he was already working on addressing the issues and would do his best not to let the citizens down. As a general thought, Mr. Arabia said the Commission meetings had gone a little sideways as of late and he hoped today it could be kept low key, flying straight, and focus on taking care of the people’s business. May 18, 2021

Commissioner Blundo

asked about the Sheriff’s part of the budget and how many open peace officer positions were budgeted and not filled.

Mrs. Rucker

said she would get that information for him.

Commissioner Strickland

opened the public hearing. John Bosta asked how much money was in the budget for a grand jury.

Mrs. Rucker

said it was not in the budget as presented today and since the cost was unknown it would be brought back to the Board. Tim Bohannon referred to the parks and recreation staffing. Since there was no staffing he assumed it was coming from the State, but he asked for clarification. On page 71 May 18, 2021 8. 10:00 a.m. For Possible Action Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 — — Final Budget for Nye County; and discussion and deliberation to adopt, or amend and adopt the Final Budget for Nye County for Fiscal Year 2021 -2022-Cont’d. under grants, he noted there was $16.6 million in grants tentatively approved in the budget and asked if there would be an opportunity for more. Lastly, referring to the law library on page 12, Mr. Bohannon asked where that was and if it was for the jail or the public.

Commissioner Strickland

closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 final budget for Nye County; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Strickland

opened the public hearing.

Commissioner Blundo

disclosed that he held a Nye County privilege liquor license, but he did not believe there was a conflict and he would participate in this item. Steve Osborne from Planning requested this item be continued to the June 2, 2021, Commission agenda.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to continue this to June 2, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.; seconded by Commissioner Carbone.

Commissioner Carbone

said he knew there were issues and asked that they be resolved by June 2, 2021. He also thought this item should not even be voted on because he was concerned there were changes made already and it should have died the first time. Tim Sutton advised Planning Director Brett Waggoner sent him a text saying it was fixed and good to go.

Commissioner Carbone

withdrew his second. May 18, 2021 9. 10:00 am. For Possible Action Continued Public Hearing, discussion and deliberation to adopt, amend and adopt, or reject Nye County Bill No. 2021-01- Cont’d.

Commissioner Blundo

withdrew his motion.

Mr. Waggoner

explained he continued this last time because he had received a message before the meeting saying there was an issue and he had not had a chance to look at it. It had all been solved and everything was good to go with it, but he would appreciate it if the Board continued it as requested since he had told the stakeholders it would be.

Commissioner Carbone

asked what change was made the first time it was continued.

Mr. Waggoner

said one was a question on the definitions for liquor and alcoholic beverage. The other was there was a part in the distillery section that was placed in the winery section in error.

Commissioner Carbone

expressed his concern with continuing items and having things changed even though the item was supposed to be brought back the same way. MarIa Zlotek advised if this was continued the agenda item allowed for amendment of whatever ordinance was proposed. The Board could also make one or more amendments at the continued public hearing per the Open Meeting Law.

Commissioner Carbone

said he did not understand why it had to be continued instead of just being amended and adopted.

Commissioner Strickland

explained it was to allow the stakeholders to be present, who also understood it would be continued today.

Commissioner Jabbour

made a motion to continue this item to June 2, 2021, at the Tonopah meeting.

Commissioner Carbone

assumed the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners.

Commissioner Strickland

seconded the motion to continue this item to June 2, 2021, at the Tonopah meeting; 2 yeas. Commissioners Cox, Blundo and Carbone voted nay.

Ms. Zlotek

noted the vote was to continue and it failed. Since it was not being continued she asked if the Board wanted to conclude the item.

Commissioner Blundo

said the item died and would come back. May 18, 2021

Commissioner Strickland

disclosed she was a licensed contractor that purchased product from this company, but she would have no financial gain by voting on this item. Dawn Murphy said she received a CUP about a year ago to haul the gravel but found a lot of the gravel was not so easy to haul out. She needed to be able to take some screens up there and then haul it out with trucks.

Commissioner Blundo

confirmed the applicant was satisfied with the conditions.

Commissioner Carbone

asked if there was anything they could do to suppress the noise coming out of the pit.

Mrs. Murphy

said not really. In response to a question from Commissioner Carbone about operating hours, she explained it would be daylight hours, but she could not provide specific hours. They usually started at 6:00 a.m. and were usually done by 6:00 p.m. They would not be there working at 9:00 p.m.

Commissioner Strickland

pointed out condition 13 did not limit the operating hours and was approved by the RPC.

Commissioner Jabbour

said since there were neighbors in the area if an end time could be set, like 10:00 p.m.

Commissioner Blundo

said he did not like to limit businesses. He understood addressing the concerns of the community, but he did not think a business should be crucified because of one complaint.

Commissioner Cox

suggested instead of a time limit just state until dark.

Mrs. Murphy

thought that was already stated, but it would be daylight hours. She said she did not think it was fair that anyone should hold her back and noted Wulfenstein could run all night long in his pit. Brett Waggoner explained the reason the condition was put in for daylight hours only was because there was a complaint about equipment running around midnight over a year ago. It also allowed flexibility for early morning start-ups.

Commissioner Blundo

asked if a motion was made that the goodwill of the applicant be taken into consideration and condition 13 be removed. May 18, 2021 10. 10:00 a.m. For Possible Action Public Hearing, discussion, and — — deliberation on ZC-2020-000054-Cont’d.

Commissioner Strickland

opened the public hearing. Justice of the Peace Kent Jasperson said when the courts looked at daylight hours for service of papers it was defined as 7:00 am, to 7:00 p.m. per NRS. He thought the condition should be broadened to 6:00 am. to 9:00 p.m. John Bosta said he agreed with Commissioner Cox’s suggestion as that would change as the seasons changed.

Commissioner Strickland

closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Jabbour

made a motion to approve ZC-2020-000054 based on the RPC recommendations and findings subject to all conditions as outlined in the staff report except for condition 13, the operation of the gravel pit shall be subject to daylight hours only, sunrise to sunset; seconded by Commissioner Carbone.

Mr. Waggoner

believed the Board had been discussing a condition that was part of the CUP and that was not the agenda item. This was a zone change and that condition did not exist on the zone change.

Commissioner Jabbour

withdrew his motion; Commissioner Carbone withdrew his second.

Commissioner Jabbour

made a motion to approve ZC-2020-000054 for the zone change to change 10.4 acres from light industrial (LI) to heavy industrial (HI) to allow an excavating gravel pit located at 3320 E. Commerce Street, Pahrump, NV, Assessor’s parcel number 027-461-53; seconded by Commissioner Blundo.

Commissioner Blundo

asked to have the CUP brought back for reconsideration so the changes discussed could be made.

Mr. Waggoner

explained that could not be done as the applicant did not appeal anything so to bring it back for a reconsideration he believed would have to be an action taken by the applicant.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to prioritize as stated in option 1 and Nye County’s Department of Emergency Management would be prioritized in the third round; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 5 yeas. JUSTICE(S) OF THE PEACE

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 202 1-14, a resolution to name the courthouse within the Ian Deutch Government Complex as the Gerald “Bear” Smith Courthouse in honor of bailiff Gerald ‘Bear” Smith; seconded by Commissioner Carbon e. Justice of the Peace Kent Jasperson said he would be grateful if the resolution passed as Bear had spent his entire career there. Chris Arabia echoed Judge Jasperson’s comments.

Commissioner Strickland

opened the public hearing. Savannah Rucker said during the budget workshop on May 3, 2021, the budget was discussed as well as the assumptions and any approvals made by the Board were included. Tim Bohannon thanked Mrs. Rucker for her hard work on the budgets. He referred to the open contracts on page 42 and pointed out there were several listed. He said he would expect to see a closure date which would allow the partnerships to be re evaluated.

Commissioner Strickland

closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget for the Town of Pahrump; seconded by Commissioner Blundo; 5 yeas. SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF UNINCORPORATED TOWNS OF BEATTY, GABBS, MANHATTAN, AND RAILROAD VALLEY BEATTY 17. 10:00 a.m. For Possible Action Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021- — — 2022 Final Budget for the Town of Beatty; and discussion and deliberation to adopt, or amend and adopt the Final Budget for the Town of Beatty for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Savannah Rucker advised that she presented the tentative budget to the Town of Beatty on April 12, 2021, and the changes in the final column were as adopted by the advisory board.

Commissioner Strickland

opened and closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to adopt the final budget for Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 for the Town of Beatty; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 5 yeas. May 18, 2021 GABBS 18. 10:00 a.m. For Possible Action Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021- — — 2022 Final 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 2021-2022.

Commissioner Strickland

opened and closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Carbone

said the water and sewer needed to be discussed at some point as it was in bad shape. Savannah Rucker said she and her team along with Public Works were working on a rate setting for sewer in the town. She let the advisory board know when she presented the budget. The rates had not been increased in about 20 years, so those rates needed to be brought up to speed to get the system healthy. They were also applying for a State revolving funding to help with the water and sewer systems infrastructure and in order to do that the systems needed to be financially stable.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 202 1-2022 final budget for the Town of Gabbs; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 5 yeas. MAN HATTAN 19. 10:00 a.m. For Possible Action Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021- — — 2022 Final Budget for the Town of Manhattan; and discussion and deliberation to adopt, or amend and adopt the Final Budget for the Town of Manhattan for Fiscal Year 2021 -2022. Savannah Rucker advised she was also working on a rate study for Manhattan’s water system, but Manhattan did not have the same infrastructure needs as Gabbs so it was not as dire as it was in Gabbs.

Commissioner Strickland

opened and closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to adopt the final budget for Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 for the Town of Manhattan; seconded by Commissioner Cox; 5 yeas. May 18, 2021 AS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE PAHRUMP POOL DISTRICT 20. 10:00 a.m. For Possible Action Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 Final 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 2021 -2022. Savannah Rucker said there was a tax rate for the pooi district and they also collected some of the consolidated tax from the town.

Commissioner Strickland

opened and closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 202 1-2022 final budget for the Pahrump Pool District; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 5 yeas. SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF UNINCORPORATED TOWN OF PAHRUMP 13. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding verbal or written activity reports provided by Town of Pahrump Committees: Pahrump Arena Advisory Committee, Nuclear Waste and Environmental Advisory Committee, Pahrump Off Highway Vehicle Park Advisory Committee, Pahrump Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Pahrump Public Lands Advisory Committee, Pahrump Tourism Advisory Committee, or Pahrump Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee, and direction from the Board regarding the verbal activity reports. John Pawlak, chair of Nuclear Waste and Environmental Advisory Committee, provided an update on the committee’s activities. James Horton from the Pahrump Tourism Advisory Committee provided an update on the committee’s activities. Robert Adams provided an update on the activities of the Pahrump Public Lands Advisory Committee. 15. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding Town of Pahrump Proclamation No. P2021 -02: A Proclamation Recognizing October 3, 2021 As Soroptimist International Pahrump Valley Day in the Town of Pahrump, Nye County, Nevada.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to approve Proclamation No. P2021-02 recognizing October 3, 2021, as Soroptimist International Pahrump Valley Day in the Town of Pahrump; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour. Dma Williamson-Erdag, a member of Soroptimist International Pahrump Valley, thanked

Commissioner Strickland

for sponsoring the item. She explained the date of October 3, 2021, was chosen as it was the date of the centennial anniversary of Soroptimist May 18, 2021 15. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding Town of Pahrump Proclamation No. P2021-02-Cont’d. International, which was a women’s organization that provided service and support for women.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve Nye County Proclamation No. P2021-04, a proclamation recognizing October 3, 2021, as Soroptimist International Pahrump Valley Day in Nye County; seconded by Commissioner Cox. Stacey Yermanik-Sawyer said she was proud that the Board passed the proclamation.

Commissioner Cox

was not present. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS These are items that Staff recommends for approval. The Board reserves the right to move any consent agenda item to the regular segment of the agenda should issues arise that need to be addressed. Discussion of any item from the Consent Agenda Items that needs review before a decision is made. 21. For Possible Action Approval of the Elected Official Collection Report regarding fees collected from elected county departments for services rendered by or provided to county citizens.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to approve items 21-22; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 4 yeas. May 18, 2021 22. For Possible Action Approval to set the date and location for the second Board of Commissioners meeting in August for Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in Pahrump, NV.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to approve items 21-22; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 4 yeas. SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF UNINCORPORATED TOWN OF PAHRUMP 14. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Discuss the bid proposals received for Bid 2021-01 Kellogg Park Phase V Dog Park; 2) Award Bid 2021-01 Kellogg Park Phase V Dog Park to Morales Construction in the amount of $294,975.00; 3) Approve, amend and approve or reject the contract with selected bidder; 4) Fund from 25401 General Fund Capital Project Fund; or 5) Reject bids and provide direction to staff on how to proceed with the project.

Commissioner Strickland

disclosed her construction company did work on occasion for the Morales Construction Company, but she did not find any reason to abstain as she would not financially benefit from this.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to 1) award Bid No. 2021-01, Kellogg Park Phase V Dog Park to Morales Construction in the amount of $294,975.00; 2) approve the contract with the selected bidder; and 3) fund from 25401; seconded by Commissioner Carbone.

Commissioner Carbone

expressed concern about the 20% cost increase in materials since this bid was made. Jimmy Martinez from Pahrump Buildings and Grounds said the bidder was aware of that.

Commissioner Blundo

asked that the Board be apprised of change orders on this.

Commissioner Strickland

disclosed she was a Nevada licensed real estate broker, but she was not participating in this transaction except to help the County if necessary.

Commissioner Blundo

said the golf course was in the heart of his district. While he had been critical of the process of how it was acquired and how it had been maintained, he did not believe the constituents in that area would appreciate the County selling it at this May 18, 2021 16. For Possible Action Discussion, deliberation, and direction to staff on whether or not to offer the Lakeview Executive Golf Course for sale-Cont’d. time as they were concerned it would become a residential development. He also did not see a benefit in selling it at this juncture.

Commissioner Strickland

asked how much the subsidy had cost the County. Savannah Rucker said there was a room rate associated with that fund. The golf course was in bad shape when purchased and month to month it depended on how the golf course operated. Some months there was a profit and some months there was a loss.

Commissioner Blundo

said the last time there was a presentation from Courseco, the management company, the cost was $60,000.00 a year and they were minus $120,000.00. He was not saying the course was making money on an annual basis, but COVID happened and they were doing fine outside of that.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked if the County had contacted the investor interested in the golf course to see what their intentions were. If they intended to keep and rehab the property as a golf course then maybe the County could put a restriction in place.

Commissioner Cox

said she had a suspicion this property had become very valuable as something other than a golf course. She would like to hear from the interested party as to what the intention was.

Commissioner Blundo

said no one had contacted him. Tim Sutton said no one had contacted him either. He received the short letter of interest and Commissioner Blundo asked for a follow up as to long-term plans, which was in the back-up. He has had no contact since that time except to inform the interested party the item was continued last time.

Commissioner Blundo

repeated he did not have an interest in selling it.

Commissioner Strickland

mentioned the Board that bought the golf course received a lot of flak about it. She said her son-in-law told her the course was in amazing condition, but she was still concerned about the sub-standard clubhouse.

Commissioner Blundo

said a lot of things were being worked on that were not ready to come before the Board yet, but there were positive steps forward.

Mrs. Rucker

advised she had been in contact with CourseCo. They would bring forward their marketing plan and annual plan of action at the next Pahrump meeting. May 18, 2021 16. For Possible Action Discussion, deliberation, and direction to staff on whether or not to offer the Lakeview Executive Golf Course for sale-Cont’d.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to not sell the Lakeview Executive Golf Course; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour. John Bosta reminded the Board that during the discussion of purchasing the golf course there was a major concern that one of the public utilities was supplying water to mix with groundwater to irrigate it. He recommended it be sold as a golf course and not for someone to develop as that could affect the utility company’s ability to dispose of sewer water. He said the utility company should also be contacted as to how the sale would affect them. Richard Goldstein felt the golf course was never going to make money. The company that took it over had been saying for a long time they were going to improve it, but nothing was done. The land was probably worth a fortune right now and he agreed with selling it as that was the only way to make money from it. Ammie Nelson felt the concern was for the few people who would use the golf course. She supported selling it and stipulating how the property would be used. Sheree Stringer stated she did not think it should have ever been purchased. She felt the Commission needed to get CourseCo and the letter of interest people together and have them state in a Commission meeting what their intentions were for the property if the County should decide to sell.

Commissioner Strickland

asked Jimmy Martinez his opinion of the condition of the clubhouse.

Mr. Martinez

said it was in poor condition and needed work. The walkway had issues and the patching that was done there did not hold. He also said equipment needed service and the course could use some upgrades, although it was a decent course.

Commissioner Cox

said when the County originally bought the golf course one of her pet peeves was the condition of the clubhouse as well as the sprinklers and piping needing to be upgraded. She asked Mr. Martinez if he knew what they had done regarding either of those items since they took over.

Mr. Martinez

said the golf carts had been updated and there had been some sprinkler and pump replacements. As far as the clubhouse, he was not sure how much was done there, but he knew they had done some repairs already to the golf course.

Commissioner Cox

asked for the overall cost to the County to get it to this point and how much money had been brought in. May 18, 2021 16. For Possible Action Discussion, deliberation, and direction to staff on whether or not to offer the Lakeview Executive Golf Course for sale-Cont’d.

Mrs. Rucker

advised in FY20 operating expenses of $450,000.00 were incurred out of the golf course fund. In FY21 those were $360,000.00 and FY22 had a substantial ending fund balance. While there had been improvements made, she understood the clubhouse itself needed a lot of funding to fix. As to revenue, Mrs. Rucker said it generated between $250,000.00 and $290,000.00. The expenses reduced the revenues, but there were room tax revenues that ranged from $110,000.00 to $1 30,000.00 per year. Mrs. Rucker said she would provide a cumulative balance sheet for the Board.

Commissioner Cox

said she would like to see what they wanted to offer.

Commissioner Blundo

wondered why any of that would be done without deciding whether the County wanted to sell the property. Chris Arabia said if it would make a difference to the Commissioners if they would be willing to pledge to keep it as a golf course then it might be worth getting that information.

Commissioner Jabbour

withdrew his second so more information could be received before a decision to sell was made.

Commissioner Cox

made a motion to continue this item and direct the County Manager to set the Commissioners up with the interested person and have it come back on the agenda: seconded by Commissioner Jabbour. Melissa Blundo said both locals and tourists used the golf course. She felt if it was something other than a golf course it could hurt the businesses in the community. John Bosta said if the Commissioners sold it to someone who would abandon it that would devalue the land around it. Ammie Nelson suggested having a count of how many people used the golf course when the item came back, but she felt if there was an opportunity to sell it and recoup the investment that should be done. Tim Bohannon asked if the property would have enough value to build a new community golf course if it was sold. From a tourism standpoint, he asked if it was a good tourist attraction now and if not how much it would take to get it to that level. May 18, 2021 16. For Possible Action Discussion, deliberation, and direction to staff on whether or not to offer the Lakeview Executive Golf Course for sale-Cont’d. John Shewalter said he had a lot of friends and family that mentioned Pahrump only because they knew about the town because of golfing. He supported anything that would bring people to the community.

Commissioner Carbone

said there were two more positions open on this board so there was now a total of three positions opened. Tim Sutton said one was filled at the last meeting. Another vacancy occurred since then and he just found out about another one. In addition to the one being filled today there would be one other position. Sam Merlino advised her office re-advertised starting last week. A generic notice of vacancies was done with the two expiration dates. The deadline was May 26, 2021, May 18, 2021 30. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to appoint one member to the Pahrump Library Board due to one resignation from the following list of applicants: Brenda Gibbons, Patricia Henderson, Daniel Kleis, John Pawlak and Joanne Valenti-Cont’d. and it would be on the June 15, 2021, agenda as the back-up would not be ready for the first meeting in June.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked when the next library meeting was as he was concerned about a quorum. John Shewalter said they had three members and their next meeting was at 10:00 a.m. on June 14, 2021. Samantha Tackett said the agenda would be finalized the afternoon of May 26, 2021, for posting the next morning. She did not recommend waiting until that day to provide updated agenda information. She asked that not be allowed to happen and that the schedule be followed.

Commissioner Blundo

asked if the library meeting date could be changed, and Mr. Shewalter said he did not see why not. He then thanked the Board for appointing him to the library board. He was disappointed to hear comments challenging the Commissioners’ integrity and the use of ethics complaint threats during his appointment. There was no NRS requirement that the Board consult with the library staff or board of trustees during this election process. The Board had the exclusive responsibility to appoint board members who created goals and policies for the entities they oversaw, who in turn implemented those goals and policies. As the newest member of the Pahrump Community Library Board, he did not believe it or any board should be a clique of friends, family or personal cohorts but should reflect the diversity of the community and the County. Mr. Shewalter asked that the Board table any agenda item for new Pahrump Community Library Board appointments until such time as those ends could be met.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to appoint two members for the expiring term and a resignation Elizabeth Lee to the June, 2022, position and Gina Meredith. Maria Zlotek asked Commissioner Carbone to make the motion again to clarify who was being appointed to which term. May 18, 2021 31. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to appoint two members to the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission due to one resignation and one expiring term from the following list of applicants: Robert Adams, Walt Grudzinski, Elizabeth Lee, Gina Meredith, Joel Oscarson and Keith Scott-Cont’d.

Commissioner Carbone

restated his motion to appoint Gina Meredith to the resignation and Elizabeth Lee to the term that ended; seconded by Commissioner Blundo. Ammie Nelson said she had hoped Robert Adams would be appointed.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to approve the amendment for a 3% CPI increase and fund it from 10236, Jail Fund; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. FINANCE

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to adopt Nye County Resolution No. 2021-1 5; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Strickland

recused herself from this item.

Commissioner Strickland

was not present.

Commissioner Carbone

assumed the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. Grants Administrator Samantha Kramer explained CDBG determined this application was ineligible as they did not see how it was related to COVID. CDBG recommended the applicant apply under the regular CDBG program which would open in July, 2021. The appeal letter would go on file with CDBG that the County felt the application was eligible, but CDBG would decide whether to accept the appeal.

Commissioner Carbone

wondered if the Board had to do anything with this since it did not qualify for the program. Chris Arabia said the Board could let it die or vote against it. He thought it might be easier to just let it die. Joe Burdzinski said if it did not meet this one and they could apply for a grant later he was not opposed to that. He did not realize this grant would not fund their project.

Commissioner Blundo

disclosed he held a Nye County privilege license and owned a business in the County for over 15 years. He had applied for the COVID Relief Program through the County so in an abundance of caution he would abstain and remove himself from this item and item 40. May 18, 2021 39. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to discuss an appeal to allow an application from B and C Printing Inc. to be accepted under the Nye County COVID Relief Program and Policy: Small Business Grant Program due to a revoked State Business License-Cont’d.

Commissioner Blundo

was not present.

Commissioner Strickland

was present and assumed the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. Samantha Kramer said Bruce from B and C Printing was on the phone.

Commissioner Carbone

explained this was a small print shop in the town. It struggled to stay open to begin with and during COVID it got worse. The lapse in the license had to do with funds. He wanted to reinstate his license, but he was having difficulty. The biggest issue was the main piece of equipment he used was breaking down and it needed to be repaired or replaced.

Commissioner Strickland

asked how long he had been in business in the community.

Mrs. Kramer

said the formation date of the business license was October 2, 1995. She said one concern was with the business license being revoked in 2019. It was up to the Commissioners to accept the application to be reviewed in the program, not approve it.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to accept the appeal and allow the application to be submitted for B and C Printing; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 4 yeas.

Commissioner Strickland

pointed out the expenditure amount was $1 .5 million and the total spent was $3.3 million. She asked what the difference was between the two.

Mrs. Kramer

explained the expenditure amount was checks issued and total spent was pending applications, approved applications, any encumbered amounts, and any expended balances. Most of the remaining balance in the small business grant program was for the pending applications, which would stay in pending status until there was more money. May 18, 2021 40. For Possible Action Presentation, discussion, deliberation and possible amendment of the 2021 Nye County COVID Relief Program and Policy to provide financial assistance to the public, small businesses, non-profits, and government agencies located within Nye County affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic health emergency-Cont’d. Leo Blundo thought this program had a lot of success and gave kudos to everyone who worked on it. NATURAL RESOURCES

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to approve former Commissioner Lorinda Wichman to apply for the position on the Mojave Great Basin Resource Advisory Council; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. PUBLIC WORKS

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to accept the Restrictive Covenant Running with the Land agreement between Nye County and AG Construction, Inc/Andrew Grasso for the property located at 1980 E. Ambush Street, Pahrump, Nevada, Assessor’s parcel number 042-1 51-16, for the purpose of future road improvements to be paid for by the property owner including asphalt and street striping; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to accept a Restrictive Covenant Running with the Land agreement between Nye County and Coyote Sunrise Ranch, LLC, for property located at 610S. Buol Road, Pahrump, Nevada, Assessor’s parcel number 035-352-09, May 18, 2021 43. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to accept a Restrictive Covenant Running with the Land agreement between Nye County and Coyote Sunrise Ranch LLC-Cont’d. for the purpose of future road improvements to be paid for by the property owner; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Blundo

noted one bidder was an electric company while the other was a construction company and there were two very disparaging amounts. He asked if the electric company was licensed and bonded as a general contractor to do this type of work. Public Works Director Tim DahI said they were, and Finance had confirmed they had the credentials to do the job.

Commissioner Strickland

disclosed she was a general contractor, but she would never do roads or sidewalks. She then asked why there was only $83,905.00 for this project.

Mr. DahI

explained the estimate came from the engineer retained for the project. COVID then hit and now everyone was busy and could not take time away from what they were doing. Additionally, there were new requirements from the State that was added to the project. Mr. DahI said while the initial budget was significantly lower than the bids, there was funding to accomplish the task. Regarding the disparity in the bids, Commissioner Cox asked if there was any possibility that one was offering to do a much more complete finished job than the other one. She wondered if the two had been compared to determine the difference and was also concerned about change orders.

Mr. Dahl

said the engineer verified both bids were comparable as far as fulfilling the obligations of a contract. He did not think there would be any change orders.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked if either Mr. DahI or Public Works staff would oversee the project, to which Mr. DahI responded absolutely.

Commissioner Jabbour

made a motion to award Bid No. 2021-02, Tonopah Sidewalk Repair, to American Southwest Electric in the amount of $233,085.00, approve the May 18, 2021 44. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Discuss the bid proposals received for Bid 2021 -02 Tonopah Sidewalk Repair; 2) Award Bid 2021-02 Tonopah Sidewalk Repair to American Southwest Electric in the amount of $233,085.00 or Morales Construction, Inc. in the amount of $477,842.00; 3) Approve, amend and approve or reject the contract with selected bidder; 4) Fund from 10205 Roads; or 5) Reject bids and provide direction to staff on how to proceed with the project-Cont’d. contract with the selected bidder, and fund from 10205, Roads; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

. Nathan Robison, the engineer on the project, was present and available to answer any technical questions.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to 1) look into retaining counsel to be selected by the District Attorney to research the merits of a potential lawsuit to challenge the statewide mask mandate; 2) authorize the District Attorney to execute a contract for legal services in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00; and 3) fund from contingency; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 26. For Possible Action Closure of meeting, pursuant to NRS 288.220 for purposes of conferring with the County’s management representatives regarding labor negotiations, issues and other personnel matters. The Board went into closed session. May 18, 2021 27. Closed meeting, pursuant to NRS 288.220 for purposes of conferring with the County’s management representatives regarding labor negotiations, issues and other personnel matters. The Board was in closed session. 28. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation on labor negotiations, issues and other personnel matters presented in closed meeting. Tim Sutton removed this item after the closed session.

Commissioner Carbone

was not present.

Commissioner Blundo

asked Mrs. Olmedo to send an e-mail to one of the Commissioners or to Public Works detailing the issues or do an on-line road request form. Tim Bohannon said he was surprised there were no committees related to education or economic development. He felt an education advisory committee could help with retention/expansion of business, redevelopment of special areas of interest to increase business within the County, and most importantly improve revenues.

Commissioner Blundo

suggested having the committee reports quarterly or twice a year.

Commissioner Strickland

she would like to have them quarterly.

Commissioner Blundo

asked to have that adjustment made to the agendas and then asked about the voting lights he had mentioned previously.

Commissioner Strickland

stated as Chair she would prefer to not have voting lights.

Commissioner Blundo

explained he did not like the fishing for votes that he had seen in the past and thought there should be a 10-second period to cast the vote to avoid that.

Commissioner Jabbour

did not think voting lights would make a difference. ________day May 18, 2021 46. Commissioners’IManager’s Comments (This item limited to announcements or topiclissues proposed for future workshopslagendas)-Cont’d.

Commissioner Blundo

said he wanted a timer for the public to see how much time they had left.

Commissioner Blundo

and Tim Sutton discussed the difficulties encountered trying to get Commissioner Blundo’s items on the agenda. Mr. Sutton said if Commissioner Blundo wanted an agenda item for everything he suggested Mr. Sutton would do that. Samantha Tackett advised she was tasked with the voting identifier system and the timer. She was working with IT and had demos scheduled. She mentioned it was also in the Asana project that was created for the Commissioners to check on their requests.

Commissioner Cox

said in her past experiences having a timer helped the people. Jaynee Reeves said there was a timer available that was used by the Town of Pahrump. It was in the office if the Commissioners wanted to look at it, but someone would have to operate it.

Commissioner Blundo

mentioned the air conditioning and that he wanted to replace the thermostats in Pahrump chambers so the temperature could be set manually outside of the Siemens control since the room was not used that often. He said he had not heard anything about that since he asked about it almost a year ago.

Ms. Reeves

said the original discussion was about updating the system to have desktop control. That could be looked at, but it would cost money.

Commissioner Cox

mentioned that Buildings and Grounds could adjust the temperature as needed.

Commissioner Jabbour

thanked the staff who were still present since it was getting so late.

Commissioner Strickland

adjourned the meeting. APPROVED this ATTEST: Of StA. 2021. Ch NCrk/Deputy