September 21, 2021

Commissioner Strickland

stated if people were not wearing a mask she trusted they fell into an exempt category per the Governor’s executive orders.

Commissioner Jabbour

thanked everyone for the sympathy cards. He then advised Railroad Valley would hold their annual Railroad Valley Days on October 1-2, 2021.

Commissioner Blundo

expressed his concern with the mass exodus of highway patrol officers because their pay was lower than some of the other departments they were going to. He was also concerned that the $3.5 trillion package coming through Congress included the ability of the IRS to monitor bank account transactions. Another concern he had was the Clark County Commissioners were hearing an item today labeling misinformation as basically another pandemic. Commissioner Blundo saw that as a direct threat to the First Amendment. September 21, 2021 2. Commissioners’IManager’s Comments (This item limited to announcements or topiclissues proposed for future workshopslagendas)-Cont’d.

Commissioner Strickland

said the Nye County Water District would meet on October 19, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in Railroad Valley. She then reminded everyone the Fall Festival was this weekend and there would be a booth for the advisory committees. Treasurer John Prudhont thought everyone should show appreciation to the employees in his department since they got through a huge first quarter of tax installment payments. He then advised the Rotary had their big event this last weekend and the president of the group should receive a great amount of thanks from those in the community who benefitted from the Rotary.

Commissioner Jabbour

hoped Mr. Prudhont’s staff was listening and knew they could refer to the minutes for those kudos.

Commissioner Strickland

commented the Rotary hosted an amazing 9/11 event at the Calvada Eye.

Dr. Kenneth

Searles addressed the comments about Desert View Hospital. He was hired before it opened as the director of pharmacy services. People had concerns with the level of care that would be given, and from the beginning because of assets or availability of people it was determined it would not be a first level trauma care hospital. It was set up to address emergency situations, to stabilize patients, and transport them to higher care. He felt that at some point in time if they got the ability and the money they could grow into the hospital everyone desired, but right now he was thankful they were in Pahrump. September 21, 2021 4. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (up to 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. Patty Smith, speaking on behalf of the crafting community, said one of the things that drew her to the community was it was a community of people that got involved in things that brought people together. Randy Case had a reputation in this community as someone who did things right and everybody knew that. Ms. Smith felt the Commission should work with her. Joe Burdzinski said he heard that over the weekend one of the Commissioners was threatened, which was unacceptable. Decisions were made by voting, not by threatening. He encouraged the Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney’s Office to look at the allegations and use the full extent of the law on whoever was the culprit. Samuel Jones thanked the Commissioners for allowing the Fall Festival this year. However, he spoke with a few of the vendors from previous festivals and they said the price line had gotten so outlandish they were not making any money and he thought the Commissioners needed to look at that. Also, the Commissioners were supposed to run the County, not County employees, and he knew for a fact regarding masks that some of the County employees had said the Commissioners could not do anything and they listened to the Governor. Mr. Jones thought the Commissioners should get the County employees in check or fire them. As to the homeless, Mr. Jones said he belonged to a campground called Thousand Trails. When they flooded, they brought in a trailer with restrooms and showers. He thought that could be done once a week and COVID relief money could be used.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to approve; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. September 21, 2021 SITTING AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TIMED ITEMS

Commissioner Strickland

said she would reach out to Mr. Wlaschin with ideas and asked the community to reach out to her with any issues.

Commissioner Blundo

asked Mr. Wlaschin to send information to the Commissioners about the bills. September 21, 2021

Commissioner Carbone

asked if there were any issues with the proposed dates.

Commissioner Strickland

said she spoke with Courtney in the town office. They set the schedule for Parks and Recreation later in the year so Mr. Dubin was ahead of that schedule. She pointed out the dates on special events agreement did not match the dates on the agenda item and staff needed to know which ones were correct.

Commissioner Carbone

confirmed Mr. Dubin had gotten the liquor license.

Commissioner Strickland

opened the public hearing. C.J. Cummins said he knew Doug Dubin and felt he would do it right proper.

Commissioner Strickland

closed public hearing.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to issue an outdoor festival license for the VinoJazz Foundation for the Pahrump Music Festival to be held March 30, 2022 through April 3, 2022, at Petrack Park; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 5 yeas. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Mr. Sutton

then listed some of the goals he had set this time subject to the Board’s approval, which were to get away from his desk and out in the community more in all areas and implement the strategic plan when approved. He said he was not made aware of the Spooky Jingles concerns and thought those issues were resolved. He was also not aware of the scheduling conflicts and would meet with Randy later. As to the text messages, Mr. Sutton did not disagree that it was inappropriate to send messages during meetings, and he could send a directive to say no more, but he did not think that was the problem. There were morale concerns and staff felt attacked. Oftentimes September 21, 2021 24. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Conduct the annual Evaluation of the County Manager; 2) Determine whether the County Manager’s performance has been satisfactory resulting in a 5.25% salary increase pursuant to the County Manager Employment Agreement; and 3) Establish goals for the coming year-Cont’d. when those concerns were brought forward the response was they needed to find another job, which to Mr. Sutton was akin to telling a constituent who came to a Commissioner with a concern to find another county to live in. As much as some liked to dehumanize staff, Mr. Sutton reminded the Commissioners that staff were constituents as well. Lastly, Mr. Sutton clarified the purpose of this item. There had been talk about a petition to terminate him as County Manager, and the Board was free to do that, but that was not the purpose of this item. If there was a desire to do so that would have to be a future item. This item was to conduct the annual evaluation to determine if his performance over the past year had been satisfactory and set goals for the upcoming year. Tom Waters stated his 100% support of Mr. Sutton just as he supported his County Commissioners 100%. Robert Thomas said the Commissioners had listened to complaints this morning where the County was kind of a dysfunctional wreck. He did not believe Mr. Sutton had earned anything that would give him a rate increase. He wished Mr. Sutton well and wanted him to be successful, but Mr. Thomas felt he needed to be successful elsewhere. Tim Bohannon noted Mr. Sutton seemed to have a lot of support from his staff. He had also worked with the Treasurer and Comptroller to get the County off fiscal watch. Mr. Sutton had also dealt with COVID and the flood, and him sacrificing his time and energy to both was something to be considered. Mr. Bohannon’s interaction with Mr. Sutton had also been positive. John Prudhont requested that he not be subjected to the time limit as he was not approached on this, which was denied. He said Mr. Sutton received this position approximately five years ago after the endorsement of the retiring County Manager. Mr. Sutton never claimed he had management training other than a certificate he had or experience prior to accepting this position. He had an impressive educational background in law with an undergraduate degree in psychology. Mr. Prudhont argued

Mr. Sutton’s

background was a much better fit for the legal profession than the highest management position in Nye County. In Mr. Prudhont’s opinion the past Board that ratified Mr. Sutton’s appointment made a mistake that could be corrected by this Board today. September 21, 2021 24. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Conduct the annual Evaluation of the County Manager; 2) Determine whether the Count, Manager’s performance has been satisfactory resulting in a 5.25% salary increase pursuant to the County Manager Employment Agreement; and 3) Establish goals for the coming year-Cont’d.

Commissioner Strickland

advised Mr. Prudhont that was off the agenda item. This item was the manger’s evaluation and she asked him to stick to the agenda item.

Mr. Prudhont

stated he did not support the 5.25% increase. Jenny Sartin, CEO of the Pah rump Valley Chamber of Commerce, was present with members of her executive board and members of her government affairs committee. She read a letter of support for Mr. Sutton stating he was trustworthy, dedicated, and uncompromisingly focused on doing what was right for the County. Darrell Lackey said he met Mr. Sutton when he was invited to attend a committee meeting for the homeless when he first moved back to Pahrump. Mr. Sutton put Mr. Lackey on the e-mail list for the next meeting, which was cancelled, and he was never invited to another meeting. Over the last few years, he had approached the County with a program to get in front of the Commissioners and Mr. Sutton blocked it every time. Kathy Smith expressed her support for Mr. Sutton stating he had shown honesty, integrity and dedication in the performance of his duties, and he was worthy of the position he held. C.J. Cummins said when interacting with his own employees he found that one mistake was alright, the second time was a borderline choice, and the third time was when he looked at the person and asked if that person would help him or undermine everything he did. Mr. Cummins said he could not make any comment about Mr. Sutton, but he trusted the Commissioners to make the right decision. Frank Fonda stated his full support of Mr. Sutton. He saw a lot of people that had an agenda to turn an evaluation into a termination, which he did not understand. Mr. Fondo thought it was bad enough Mr. Sutton had to go through a public evaluation since he was probably in one of the hardest positions in the County. Tammy Brant felt the public was not getting the attention if snarky texts were going on. In her opinion she thought the County Manager was causing more conflict and it was not time for a raise. Ron Boskovich said he supported the last County Manager, he supported this County Manager, and would undoubtedly support the next County Manager because that was how things got done. He stated this embarrassment was nothing more than another example of a clear vendetta between Commissioners Bonnie and Clyde and Mr. Sutton. September 21, 2021 24. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Conduct the annual Evaluation of the County Manager; 2) Determine whether the County Manager’s performance has been satisfactory resulting in a 5.25% salary increase pursuant to the County Manager Employment Agreement; and 3) Establish goals for the coming year-Cont’d. Debra Gaylord-Thomas said Mr. Sutton worked for the people of Nye County who delegated the authority over his employment to the Commissioners. When the County Commissioners unanimously passed the resolution to not require masks Mr. Sutton continued requiring masks for staff and public, which was insubordination. At the same meeting Mr. Sutton lied to the Board and the audience by denying going to the District Attorney to see how the Commissioners’ resolution could be circumvented. Ms. Gaylord-Thomas felt Mr. Sutton did not deserve a raise. Diane Southworth stated her support of Mr. Sutton and thought he had done a great job. She said no one was perfect, but she thought on the overall average he deserved a raise and probably more. Karen Williams said she heard some people say that Mr. Sutton had high ethical standards and integrity, but she wanted to know if what he was doing met those definitions. He had exhibited bad and misguided leadership and had disparaged the Commissioners to staff. He had been found to be ridiculing and undermining the Commissioners as well as the citizens who spoke. Ms. Williams said his defiant and insubordinate behavior should not be tolerated. Nicole Walters said she did not know much about Mr. Sutton, but integrity was very important in a position of power. To make fun of someone who was speaking and not paying attention was rude and disrespectful and made her question Mr. Sutton’s integrity. Kenny Bent said he was in a meeting the other day when Mr. Sutton showed up wearing a mask, which Mr. Bent felt perpetuated the fraud with COVID. Mr. Bent felt

Mr. Sutton

had a lot to do with the damage suffered by the people in the County and Mr. Bent thought the request for a raise was ludicrous. John Bosta said when Mr. Sutton first took the job, he made a statement that the County owned the Town of Amargosa. A meeting was scheduled to discuss the issue, which Mr. Sutton was thirty minutes late for. Mr. Kunzi had established that Amargosa Valley owned the five acres in Amargosa Valley, but as of today the APN showed the owners as Nye County as trustees. MarIa Ziotek asked Mr. Bosta to tie what he was talking about to the County Manager and the raise, otherwise it was off the agenda item.

Mr. Bosta

said he contacted the Assessor and asked why the town owner was listed that way and she said that was the information given to her from the manager’s office. September 21, 2021 24. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Conduct the annual Evaluation of the County Manager; 2) Determine whether the County Manager’s performance has been satisfactory resulting in a 5.25% salary increase pursuant to the County Manager Employment Agreement; and 3) Establish goals for the coming year-Cont’d. He asked for it to be changed and she said that would have to go through the manager’s office. Jeff Hammar expressed his gratitude and support for Mr. Sutton as the County Manager and thought he should be granted the raise. Kay LaPointe said she appreciated the ability for the public to give input, but she trusted very much the wisdom of the five Commissioners to evaluate and make a decision on

Mr. Sutton

. The Board was in recess until 1:45 p.m. Samuel Jones did not believe Mr. Sutton needed a raise. Pat Minshall said whenever she contacted Mr. Sutton during the four years she was on the Amargosa Town Board he was always there to answer every question she asked. Carol Sievers said as a former business owner it was her opinion that when an employee continually undermined their boss not only would they not receive a raise they would be fired. Rose Coibion stated a handful of individuals like herself started the petition to terminate the County Manager. After listening to the comments today she felt Mr. Sutton did not deserve a 5.25% raise as his performance was not satisfactory and he should be terminated on an emergency basis. Randy Case said based on the open doors and positive interaction with two previous Town Managers she had plus Mr. Sutton’s own admission that he had not fulfilled the recommendations from the last evaluation this evaluation should not be accepted and no raise should be given at this time, but a plan needed to be set forth to fulfill whatever would satisfy the Commissioners. Leah Aldridge talked about Mr. Sutton hiring Angela Bello after she lost the election so she could get her PERS. Ms. Aidridge thought that was highly inappropriate and not transparent and should have come before the Board to approve. Other than that Mr. Sutton had been very professional in every interaction she had with him. Recorder Deborah Beatty stated her support of Mr. Sutton as the County Manager and his raise. He always had what was best for the County first and foremost in his mind and always had clear and concise answers for her. September 21, 2021 24. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Conduct the annual Evaluation of the County Manager; 2) Determine whether the County Manager’s performance has been satisfactory resulting in a 5.25% salary increase pursuant to the County Manager Employment Agreement; and 3) Establish goals for the coming year-Cont’d. Jaynee Reeves said she had seen many elected officials come and go and without Mr. Sutton’s sound thinking, honesty, and graceful leadership she was not sure she would still be with the County. She felt he kept the County moving forward. Arlette Ledbetter stated her support of Mr. Sutton and his raise. She reminded the Board that during difficult times he declined to take a raise and his leadership had been great during those times. She said the comments made regarding divisiveness and corruption were not in the County Manager’s position. Herman Lewis said Mr. Sutton was a nice, friendly person, but actions spoke louder than words. Greg Hafen II said County staff did as good of a job as they possibly could with the direction the Board gave them. Mr. Sutton and his staff were available 24/7 during the lockdowns, the special sessions and the regular sessions for him to contact. Mr. Hafen commended Mr. Sutton and said he had worked diligently to ensure the County kept its integrity, that everyone was held accountable, and that everything was transparent. Mr. Hafen said Mr. Sutton was a good man and he stood proudly with him. Melissa Blundo did not believe the County Manager was satisfactory in his job. She read instant messages that went back and forth on November 10, 2020, between Mr. Sutton and the Comptroller regarding the County CARES funds and Commissioner Blundo’s motion to increase the employee count to 15/30/50. Mr. Sutton considered stopping the meeting and have a closed session with Commissioner Blundo and the District Attorney as he thought there might be an issue. Mr. Sutton then said he would let it ride as Commissioner Blundo was setting up an ethics complaint. Mr. Sutton said he was filing one and suggested Savannah Rucker do the same. Mrs. Blundo felt that was collusion in an attempt to set up one of their bosses. A criminal complaint was filed against Commissioner Blundo two days later. Kathy McKenna said she was calling in for Willie Baer who was unable to attend. Ms. Baer was a community advocate and also the Nye County Commission’s president- elect. Ms. Baer had known Mr. Sutton for ten years and said he was an excellent community servant and she recommend he remain as County Manager. Ms. McKenna also stated her support of Mr. Sutton. She felt he had done a good job, was a good man, and he deserved his raise. Scott Shepston said he spent time with Mr. Sutton in both a personal and religious nature. While Mr. Sutton would be the first to admit he was not a perfect man, he was an honest man and his integrity would be hard to challenge, If there was something to September 21, 2021 24. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Conduct the annual Evaluation of the County Manager; 2) Determine whether the County Manager’s performance has been satisfactory resulting in a 5.25% salary increase pursuant to the County Manager Employment Agreement; and 3) Establish goals for the coming year-Cont’d. be addressed Mr. Shepston said it should be done privately. He felt this was a witch hunt and should probably stop. John Koenig said he remembered Storm 51 when he was a Commissioner and Mr. Sutton was right there through the whole thing. Mr. Sutton also took control of the COVID task force although Mr. Koenig was the chair of that. Mr. Koenig stated Mr. Sutton had integrity and what the Commission was hearing was personalities, which had no place in this. The Commissioners needed to look at the person and what he had done. Eileen Prudhont said if she had an employee who was sending messages back and forth to other employees talking bad about her investors or clients, she would not give them a raise. Sam Merlino said Mr. Sutton had always been responsive, responsible, and honest whether she liked what he had to tell her or not. If someone was not doing their jobs, then the Board should do what needed to be done. Mrs. Merlino said she supported Mr. Sutton. Russ Meads said it was refreshing when Mr. Sutton came in and started working. He felt for the very first time that there was a complete package with staff, County management, and the Commissioners working in synch and a lot of progress was made. When it came to Mr. Sutton’s performance, Mr. Meads said this staff and the County Manager were the very best it had ever been. He highly suggested the Board keep Mr. Sutton on and that he receive the raise.

Commissioner Blundo

read numerous text exchanges and wondered what kind of example Mr. Sutton was setting for his staff. He talked about the condition of the deck at the golf course, which was a liability that Mr. Sutton was not addressing.

Commissioner Blundo

told Mr. Sutton he had no issue with him, but he had issues with his professional capacity. He did not think Mr. Sutton could shut off being an attorney and that was one of the things people saw strength in, but Commissioner Blundo also saw it as a hindrance as Mr. Sutton was not the County’s legal representation.

Commissioner Blundo

said he wanted changes to the contract, one of which was that the public should not pay for Mr. Sutton’s law license, and he wanted to know when the contract was up. Commissioner Blundo then asked Mr. Sutton in the next year to work on how to build trust in the relationship because in Commissioner Blundo’s opinion Mr. Sutton had ostracized several Commissioners. September 21, 2021 24. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Conduct the annual Evaluation of the County Manager; 2) Determine whether the County Manager’s performance has been satisfactory resulting in a 5.25% salary increase pursuant to the County Manager Employment Agreement; and 3) Establish goals for the coming year-Cont’d.

Commissioner Cox

said she did not do an evaluation last time and did not this time as she did not receive one, which she thought was an accident as she did not use the County e-mail and asked to have that corrected. She was in shock about what was said and what was going on during the meetings because this was not the place to do those kinds of things. She was not sure if anyone said anything about her, but she believed in freedom of speech and if someone did not like her, they could talk behind her back all they wanted. She tried very hard to get along with staff and liked her position, which was why she did not like being put in this position because everyone made mistakes and said condescending things once in a while, but it needed to stop. Commissioner Cox said she liked Mr. Sutton and thought maybe he changed a little over the years, good or bad. She pointed out the public was very much against the raise and said she felt like the Commissioners had been mocked and undermined.

Commissioner Carbone

said he did give an evaluation, which was overall satisfactory. There were some things that he talked to Mr. Sutton about, specifically how to handle Commissioners. They were all different in their mannerisms and the way they did things. Commissioner Carbone had concerns after reading some of the data he received. From a senior staff standpoint, he was pretty upset about it and bringing it out now may not have been the best time, but he thought it lent itself to how business was being done in management, which was not good and it needed to be stopped.

Commissioner Carbone

thought there were some differences in how each of the Commissioners decided to do something and that was a performance issue that Mr. Sutton needed to wrestle with. He told Mr. Sutton he appreciated the help he had given him.

Commissioner Strickland

said she started in her position without any knowledge of being a public figure and had John Koenig as a mentor. In the three years Mr. Sutton had performed outstanding for her, but she heard complaints from other Commissioners. She thought sometimes it was easier to work with her on items than other Commissioners because she thought differently. Mr. Sutton had been the County Manager for four years as of October 1, 2021, and had been with the County 13 years.

Commissioner Strickland

and Mr. Sutton had endured Storm 51 together, the 500-year flood, and the pandemic. She was satisfied with the manager’s performance, but she was dissatisfied with the texting and was sure that would come in a follow up for herself, the County Manager and staff personally in a different setting.

Commissioner Jabbour

talked about his experience with having a 45-member board of directors to answer to and how he did not enjoy receiving phone calls from all 45 members instructing him on how it should be. He reminded everyone that it went both ways and the Commissioners’ inappropriate behavior needed to stop immediately. September21, 2021 24. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Conduct the annual Evaluation of the County Manager; 2) Determine whether the County Manager’s performance has been satisfactory resulting in a 5.25% salary increase pursuant to the County Manager Employment Agreement; and 3) Establish goals for the coming year-Cont’d.

Commissioner Jabbour

believed Mr. Sutton was a morale booster, but after hearing some of the e-mails and texts he was contradicted in his opinion and that was something that needed to be worked on and needed to stop. He also believed Mr. Sutton was a proven asset, not a liability, and did not think he violated anything in his job description.

Commissioner Jabbour

made a motion that the annual evaluation of the County Manager had been conducted and the County Manager’s performance had been satisfactory resulting in a 5.25% salary increase pursuant to the County Manager’s employment agreement; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 3 yeas. Commissioner Blundo voted nay and Commissioner Cox abstained. 23. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Approve, amend and approve or reject a letter of support for the Economic Development Administration (EDA) Disaster Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) application to be submitted by Visions R Us; and 2) Approve the Visions R Us Sustainable Structures Business Plan. This project will help communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of non-construction and construction projects, as appropriate, to address economic challenges in areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster has been declared.

Commissioner Carbone

disclosed he knew the individual requesting this. Joseph Mambretti said he was requesting a letter of support.

Commissioner Carbone

said Mr. Mambretti had given a presentation previously. He would take care of the grant so he was looking for the letter of support from the Board

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to provide the letter of support; seconded by

Commissioner Jabbour

; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to approve the Visions R Us Sustainable Structures business plan; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. September 21, 2021 COUNTY MANAGER

Commissioner Blundo

said former Commissioner Cameron McRae had reached out to him, who chaired this committee last time. He asked Lorina Dellinger if she had any information because he was thinking about a hybrid, but he also had a conversation with the mayor of Las Vegas who hired a consulting service they were willing to share. Sam Merlino advised she did the redistricting for the County in 2000 and recommended a committee the next time as she did not want to be at fault for doing something that made everyone unhappy. The committee was wonderful ten years ago. They worked with her, came up with great scenarios, and they got the population estimates in the districts as close as they could. Mrs. Merlino said she spoke with Michael Stewart from the Legislative Council Bureau this morning. SCR 13 created a committee, which would not meet until the end the October, 2021, and she would like to do whatever would get it done faster. Mrs. Merlino recommended going with a local committee because they would work with her and she could explain the issues with seven School District areas and five Commission districts.

Commissioner Carbone

asked about the identification of the membership, which the Board did not have at this point.

Commissioner Strickland

said normally when advisory committees were established there were applicants the Board chose from.

Mrs. Dellinger

said that was correct. She noted the list was not all inclusive of where the Board could choose from, and one member not listed in the back-up was a member of the School District. She said she could get the ad out immediately for people to apply for the positions and she could have an item on the October 5, 2021, meeting for the Board to appoint those members.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to create an advisory committee to be responsible for redistricting Nye County and identify membership comprised of a member from the Amargosa Town Board, a member of the Beatty Advisory Committee, a member of the Round Mountain Town Board, a member of the Tonopah Town Board, three members who were residents of the Pahrump Valley, two members who were residents in Nye County in areas other than the Pahrump Valley, a member of the Nye County School District, and the Nye County Clerk; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. September 21 2021 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 22. For Possible Action Discussion, deliberation, and possible decision to join the American City County Exchange (ACCE).

Commissioner Blundo

explained he brought this forward because it was difficult to be effective during the Legislative session and he had to continually look for other venues to be able to engage with them. He looked at this and thought it was a lot like NACO.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to join the ACCE, American City County Exchange, at $200.00 for a two-year membership; seconded by Commissioner Ca rbo ne. Tim Bohannon felt the policy summit looked attractive. He noted there were currently no chairs in Nevada per the Web site and thought that was an opportunity for the Commissioners to serve.

Commissioner Strickland

said the position would answer to Buildings and Grounds Director Bill Allen and he brought the item forward.

Mr. Allen

explained this position basically existed right now in Administration and primarily took care of the billing and invoice entry. He had heard on many occasions that Manny was overwhelmed. Since 75% of the position was for Buildings and Grounds, Mr. Allen said he wanted to move the position to a new position in Buildings and Grounds to facilitate the invoicing. Savannah Rucker asked if the Board approved this that it be funded 75% from the general fund and 25% from the jail fund considering the position would serve both funds. She also advised the Board the position could be supported by the ending fund balance roll over between FY21 and FY22 in the general fund, If it was approved she would bring forward an item after the position was filled with the actual fiscal impact and the augment to rectify the budget in the Buildings and Grounds Department.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to approve the unbudgeted Account Clerk I in the Pahrump Buildings and Grounds Office to be funded by 10101, General Fund, with the expectation of an item to state 75% out of the general fund and 25% out of the jail fund; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 5 yeas. September 21, 2021 PLANNINGICODE COMPLIANCE

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve the tentative map for the North Canyon Homes subdivision creating 30 residential lots on property zoned village residential (VR-8), each residential lot containing 20,000 square foot lots, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 027-331-06, 027-331-23, 027-331-24, and 027-331-25; seconded by

Commissioner Jabbour

; 5 yeas. 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. 11. 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 11 and 13-15; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas. 13. For Possible Action Approval to: 1) Accept the FY 2022 Agreement to use the Affordable Housing Trust Funds in the amount of $15000.00 from Nevada Housing Division for Affordable Housing Trust Funds Program to offer rentallutilitylsecurity deposit assistance to eligible clients at risk of being homeless. Monies to be expended between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2024. There is no County match required; 2) Execute the Agreement; and 3) Fund from the 10340 Grants.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to approve items 11 and 13-15; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas. September 21, 2021 14. For Possible Action Approval to: 1) Accept FY 2021 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Notice of Sub-Recipient Award Homeless Prevention in the amount of $7,785.00, to offer short to medium-term assistance, rental application fees, arrearages, security depositslutility assistance to very low to low-income residents at-risk of being homeless, along with Requirements and Attachments to offer assistance for Nye County’s very low to low-income population. There is no County match required; 2) Execute the Award; and 3) Fund from 10340 Grants.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to approve items 11 and 13-15; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas. 15. For Possible Action Approval to: 1) Accept the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance through the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $24,727.63 with a match amount of $6,181.91 to provide funding for the COVID 19 Testing Site Shelter; 2) Execute the grant award documents; and 3) Fund $24,727.63 from 10340 Grants and $6,181.91 from 10402 Capital Fund.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to approve items 11 and 13-15; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas. 12. For Possible Action Approval to set the date and location for the second Board of Commissioners meeting in DecemberforTuesday, December21, 2021 in Pahrump, NV.

Commissioner Blundo

suggested December 14, 2021, instead of December 21, 2021. Samantha Tackett explained typically there were three meetings in December as there was always a special for something before the beginning of the year. There was nothing wrong with having a meeting on December 14, 2021, but back-to-back meetings could be a little crazy with agenda item deadlines, District Attorney review requirements, and posting requirements.

Commissioner Strickland

asked if December 16, 2021, would work.

Commissioner Carbone

wondered if the Amargosa Valley Town Board would have a meeting on that day as well.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to set the second Board of County Commissioners meeting in December, 2021, as Thursday, December 16, 2021, in Pahrump at 10:00 a.m.; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour. Tim Bohannon, speaking for people he knew, said the Friday two weeks prior to year end they were done and on vacation. September 21, 2021 12. For Possible Action Approval to set the date and location for the second Board of Commissioners meeting in December for Tuesday, December21, 2021 in Pahrump, NV-Cont’d. Pat Minshall believed that was the usual time the Amargosa Valley Town Board met because of the holidays, but the date had not been set yet.

Commissioner Jabbour

made a motion to appoint to the Beatty Library District from the following list of applicants: Carol J. Stephens, to the unexpired term to end 2025; seconded by Commissioner Cox; 5 yeas. 26. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Appoint one member to the Railroad Valley Advisory Board from the following list of applicants: Cheyenne Drayton; or 2) Readvertise for the appointment.

Commissioner Jabbour

made a motion to appoint to the Railroad Valley Advisory Board from the following list of applicants: Cheyenne Drayton, to the term expiring June, 2023; seconded by Commissioner Blundo; 5 yeas. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR 27. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding the quarterly report from the Public Administrator on deceased person cases that are open, closed, pending, NCPA Creditor Claims, non-cases or cases that have been turned over to family. The report was in the back-up. September 21, 2021 PLANNINGICODE COMPLIANCE 36. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding a request to: 1J Set a date, time and location for a Public Hearing on Nye County Bill No. 2021-09: A Bill proposing to amend Nye County Code Chapter 17.06 titled “Marijuana Establishments; Zoning Requirements,” by amending Section 17.06.020, titled Definitions, and amending Section 17.06.040, titled Requirement to Obtain a Special Use Permit, to include a requirement to obtain a written letter in support of, or in opposition to, the marijuana establishment by the elected or advisory Town Board prior to submittal of a Special Use Permit application; and providing for the severability, constitutionality and effective date thereof; and other matters properly relating thereto; and 2) Read the title of the Bill into the record.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to set the date, time and location for the public hearing for October 19, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in Pahrump, Nevada; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Blundo

read the title of the bill into the record. 37. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve the annual renewal of Adult Use Cannabis (Cultivation) License CBL-21-143 and Adult Use Cannabis (Production) License CBL-21-144 for NCMM, LLC, located at 340 E. Mesquite Avenue, Pahrump. Assessor’s Parcel Number 029-601-28. Janet L. Jensen Property Owner. Valerie Small I NCMM, LLC Applicant. — — Brett Waggoner advised the applicant was now in compliance. They were notified they were going to be ordered for a show cause hearing because they were so far behind on submitting their renewal.

Commissioner Strickland

pointed out the first line of the letter from the applicant stated NCMM, LLC, intended to sell cannabis at the location. She asked Mr. Waggoner to reiterate to applicant she was not allowed to sell at that location.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to approve both the cultivation and production licenses; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. September 21, 2021 FINANCE 35. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Rescind Nye County Resolution No. 2021-30 that was adopted at the August 17, 2021, meeting; and 2) Adopt, amend and adopt, or relect Nye County Resolution No. 2021-35: A Resolution Authorizing the Nye County Treasurer to Establish a Checking Account Through Nevada State Bank.

Commissioner Strickland

said lines 13 and 14 on page two stated Nevada State Bank for the purpose of the “advice” necessary expenses during guardianship, which did not make sense. John Prudhont said it should be advance per NRS.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to rescind Nye County Resolution No. 202 1-30 adopted at the August 17, 2021, meeting and amend and adopt Nye County Resolution No. 202 1-35, a resolution authorizing the Nye County Treasurer to establish a checking account through Nevada State Bank with the following amendment: line 14 to read for the purpose of an advance of money to pay necessary expense incurred, or to be incurred, by the Public Guardian during a guardianship; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. SITTING AS THE NYE COUNTY LICENSING AND LIQUOR BOARD

Commissioner Strickland

assumed the Chair of the Licensing and Liquor Board. LIQUOR 10. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a Package Liquor License for Tiger Tote, Inc., dba Giggle Springs located at 182 N. Main Street, Tonopah, NV, Derek and Cynthia Stephan Applicants.

Commissioner Blundo

disclosed he held a privilege liquor license in Nye County, but he did not think that would prevent him from participating in this item. Samantha Tackett advised there were no outstanding items and the recommendation was for approval.

Commissioner Strickland

said the background investigation was complete and Undersheriff Michael Eisenloffel was available to answer questions.

Commissioner Jabbour

made a motion to approve a package liquor license for Tiger Tote, Inc., dba Giggle Springs located at 182 N. Main Street, Tonopah, Nevada, Derek and Cynthia Stephan, applicants; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Strickland

assumed the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. September 21, 2021 SITTING AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SHERIFF 28. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Determine Nye County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Tango a Search & Rescue dog is no longer required for public use; 2) Surplus K-9 Tango due to medical issues; 3) Determine it is in the best interest of Nye County to retire and transfer ownership and medical responsibility of K-9 Tango to Animal Control Supervisor Susan Ryhal pursuant to NRS 332.1 85; and 4) Delegate one time authority to the Sheriff Wehrly to execute the agreement between the Nye County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control Supervisor, Susan Ryhal for the transfer of ownership of K-9 Tango; 5) Authorize expenditure of capital funding to replace K9 Tango in the amount of $12,000.00 to purchase the K9 and $4,000.00 for assorted equipment and handling.

Commissioner Blundo

made a motion to determine Nye County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Tango, a search and rescue dog, was no longer required for public use; 2) surplus; 3) determine it was in the best interest of Nye County to retire and transfer ownership and medical responsibility of K-9 Tango to Animal Control Supervisor Susan Ryhal pursuant to NRS 332.185; 4) delegate one time authority to Sheriff Wehrly to execute the agreement between the Nye County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control Supervisor Susan Ryhal for the transfer of ownership; and 5) authorize expenditure of capital funding to replace K-9 Tango in the amount of $12,000.00 to purchase the K-9 and $4,000.00 for assorted equipment and handling; seconded by Commissioner Carbone.

Commissioner Cox

asked for an explanation of the $4,000.00 for assorted equipment and handling. Lieutenant David Boruchowitz explained it was $335.99 for collars, $649.99 for a canine essential detection kit, $429.99 was for a narcotics box, roughly $1 ,500.00 was for the kennel, and $1,000.00 was for the patrol kit. The dog cost $12,000.00, which included all of its certifications.

Commissioner Cox

confirmed with Lieutenant Boruchowitz the dog would not be euthanized.

Mrs. Rucker

explained revenues stopped being posted in early September, 2021. She was working toward completing the audit now and that would not be completed until November, 2021.

Mr. Bohannon

spoke about the budgets for the Road, Ag Extension and Grants funds.

Commissioner Blundo

disclosed he held a privilege liquor license in Nye County, had a business that operated in Pahrump, and he was an applicant of this program so he would abstain from this item in an abundance of caution.

Commissioner Blundo

was not present. September 21, 2021 33. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Discuss a request for a budget amendment for Faith for Action under the Nye County COVID Relief Program and Policy Public: Assistance Administered by Non-profit, Not-for-profit, and Charities Program; and 2) Approve, amend and approve, or reiect the budget amendment request-Cont’d. Savannah Rucker said in the back-up was the budget amendment request and application. This was a public assistance administration program for non-profits, not for profits and charities. They requested a budget amendment to breakdown their funding by category.

Commissioner Strickland

asked if this entity had gained a non-profit, not for profit or charity status.

Mrs. Rucker

believed they had.

Commissioner Carbone

said in looking at the breakdown it was repeated multiple times and he was trying to figure out what the categories were. He also doubted they had talked to the Planning Department about this and thought the Commissioners might have to take this on. Brett Waggoner confirmed there had been no application submitted or any other discussion held.

Commissioner Carbone

offered to work with the applicant and the Building Department to find out what the buildings were and where they could be located. Sam Jones mentioned the homeless people and the need for bathrooms and showers. There was a possibility for those trailers he was talking about earlier and an opportunity to spend some of the money under the COVID Relief Act. Leo Blundo, speaking in his private capacity as a citizen and taxpayer in the County, said he noticed continual opportunities for third parties to come and apply under the relief programs. In previous votes the Board had closed many programs and he felt the Commissioners needed to take a stance as there was a finite amount of money left. Mr. Blundo was also concerned with building tiny homes for the homeless because if they were built more would come. He thought addressing the situation in this manner without the services to compliment it was a recipe for disaster. He suggested saying thank you, but not at this time and not under this program. Mr. Blundo thought the Board should look to faith-based organizations and assist that way since they had the framework and infrastructure to help those individuals.

Commissioner Carbone

said he wanted to understand what this was and did not think the Board had enough information. September 21, 2021 33. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Discuss a request for a budget amendment for Faith for Action under the Nye County COVID Relief Program and Policy Public: Assistance Administered by Non-profit, Not-for-profit, and Charities Program; and 2) Approve, amend and approve, or reject the budget amendment request-Cont’d.

Mrs. Rucker

explained this application came before the Board in April, 2021, and $80,000.00 was approved. This item was for a budget movement to change the program. Tim Bohannon said a horseman recently joined his organization who was based in Las Vegas but was starting to do some work here. His background was second chances with the homeless. Mr. Bohannon said while this program may be closed off there were other opportunities coming up. Kathy McKenna, Executive Director for Nevada Outreach, said she found this interesting because Nevada Outreach was the entry point for the homeless in Nye County. When someone was homeless they came to the Nevada Outreach and was put on a homeless queue to help with housing. Nevada Outreach provided laundry and shower vouchers as well as transportation vouchers. She said she would be happy to talk and involve her staff with anything to do with the homeless, but she would have thought they would be interested in Nevada Outreach’s activities.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to continue this action item to the second meeting in October, 2021; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 5 yeas. PUBLIC WORKS

Commissioner Blundo

was present. Tim DahI said six workshops were held in the County to see what the public’s opinion was and to gather their input to see if the implementation of a five-cent diesel tax was something they were interested in. Overwhelmingly the public supported it. It would not fix the problem, but it would allow more roads to be maintained than were being maintained today. Assistant Public Works Director Tom BoIling gave the Commissioners the presentation given at the workshops regarding pavement preservation in Nye County.

Commissioner Blundo

believed the rural roads had been neglected for the last 50 years, which was why the situation was what it was today. At the very least he would like the people to get an opportunity to vote on this as well as look at reallocating the road tax. September 21, 2021 39. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to impose up to a five-cent Nye County diesel tax or direct staff to place a question on the next ballot for the next general election to be voted on by the registered voters per NRS 373.062- Cont’d.

Commissioner Carbone

thought the people needed to make the decision if they wanted a tax and if one was being done for diesel one should also be done for gas.

Commissioner Cox

said the Biden administration stated they would let a lot of money loose for infrastructure. If this ended up on the ballot and failed the County should look now at applying for some of that infrastructure money and she directed staff to look at that as soon as it was released. Otherwise, she agreed with sending it to the voter.

Commissioner Strickland

said she bought more diesel than most people in town because she did not do red fuel and there were several contractors that were in the same situation.

Commissioner Carbone

assumed the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to impose the five-cent Nye County diesel tax; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour. John Prudhont stated this was another tax and while it may seem a tiny burden to place on people, there was an aging population who were getting buried in the increase in taxes as well as the prices of goods and services. He felt the tax should go to the public for a decision. He asked the Board to not impose this and make people’s lives harder. Sam Jones said he did not agree with another tax, but he believed it should be determined by the people. Tim Bohannon thought the County should go for the infrastructure funding. As to the diesel tax, it would be an impact. He noted diesel was cheaper in Pahrump than Las Vegas. John Bosta said a five-cent diesel tax would bring money into the local area to fix the roads and he hoped the Board would implement it.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to direct staff to place a question on the ballot for the next general election to be voted on by the registered voters per NRS 373.062; seconded by Commissioner Blundo. Sam Merlino advised she would need that question by the third Monday in July, 2022, but the sooner the better so she could get ballot committees together. September21 2021 39. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to impose up to a five-cent Nye County diesel tax or direct staff to place a question on the next ballot for the next general election to be voted on by the registered voters per NRS 373.062- Cont’d.

Commissioner Strickland

assumed the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners.

Commissioner Strickland

directed staff to bring back an item with all the information the Board may need for a room tax that would affect the budget. Staff was also directed to come back with a CPI and she asked if another ballot question could be placed for that. Lastly, Commissioner Strickland stated in the future when the County Manager review was done she wanted a special meeting for that and that alone.

Commissioner Jabbour

said during the first heat wave he and Commissioner Carbone filled a truckload with cases of water and bags of ice and they drove around trying to find the homeless. They were out to lunch and ran into Darrell Lackey. Commissioner Jabbour told Mr. Lackey what he and Commission Carbone were going to do and asked

Mr. Lackey

for help in finding the homeless. Mr. Lackey’s response was he did not have time to coddle the homeless people. Commissioner Jabbour then mentioned Samantha Kramer’s announcement of her resignation earlier today. He asked Savannah Rucker to reach out again for him. He would be in Pahrump tomorrow morning for a meeting and would be happy to stay to see if all avenues had been exhausted. Regarding the animal shelter, Commissioner Carbone said he heard that he cut an individual off during the meeting and he did not remember cutting anyone off. He remembered suggesting getting other folks together to discuss the situation. He did not think anyone was cut off and hearing that disturbed him.

Commissioner Cox

said there was a man in town named John Walker who had a shower trailer that he hauled on the back of his truck and he offered free showers to anyone who wanted them. He could be contacted at (740) 258-3680. She thought Sam Jones’ idea for a tailer that came with showers was wonderful. She wondered if one or two of those could fit into the County budget and be placed at each park. She then said her past requests for agenda items for no vaccine passports and no vaccine mandates had not been on the agenda yet and she would like those on as soon as possible. Lastly, Commissioner Cox mentioned the problem with VEA and the community center money and felt the County needed to go after it.

Commissioner Strickland

advised the District Attorney’s Office as working on that. September 21, 2021 41. Commissioners’IManaqer’s Comments (This item limited to announcements or topiclissues proposed for future workshopslaqendas)-Cont’d.

Commissioner Cox

said there was no flag on a pole at the Kellogg fire station. She had received a couple of requests for one and would like someone to address that.

Commissioner Carbone

said flags were needed at every fire station.

Commissioner Cox

then talked about vaccine mandates and an article she came across written by Tom McGuire stating Montana banned vaccines stating they were discriminatory, violated the human rights laws, and they wanted to protect their employees from the corporate vaccine mandate. She thought the County should look into that. She also had a request from Rob Lauer, which she had spoken to staff about before, regarding something he wanted to do at the Tonopah Airport that consisted of five acres along the border. Mr. Lauer said he had talked to Lorina Dellinger about it and Commissioner Cox would like to get it on the agenda. It would not cost the County a dime and it was a long-time lease for 20 years. Lastly, Commissioner Cox asked why the employees and staff were wearing masks as the Board voted they were not mandated. If it was a personal choice that was fine, but she wondered if someone was telling them they had to. Tim Sutton advised there was no direction to wear masks at all. There had been informal conversations about the fact the policy the Board had passed conflicted with the Governor’s direction, but there was no formal policy and there was nothing that mandated masks for staff.

Commissioner Cox

said she would like something to go out to the employees stating that because the Governor no longer had an emergency directive and everything had been turned back to the County to make decisions for the citizens. She thought a lot of County staff was misinformed and did not know they could take their masks off. As to the flags mentioned by Commissioner Cox, Commissioner Carbone thought it would also be nice to have a sign at each fire station in the County showing it was a fire station.

Commissioner Blundo

knew Mr. Sutton had a copy of the resolution banning vaccine passports in Nye County, but it did not pass legal review. He was going to look over it one more time and it may just have to go on the agenda. Michelle Nelson advised she sent it back with one more comment so if Commissioner Blundo had time for a phone call she thought that could be wrapped up.

Commissioner Blundo

said he asked about the masks too. If it was individual choice that was fine, but he noticed it was all staff. He asked Mr. Sutton what the last e-mail was he sent to staff with the policy September 21 2021 41. Commissioner&IManager’s Comments (This item limited to announcements or topiclissues proposed for future workshopslagendas)-Cont’d.

Mr. Sutton

said the last e-mail he sent was the Governor’s recent change as well as advising there was an item coming before the Board on the following Tuesday and that might change. That e-mail was sent prior to Board action.

Commissioner Blundo

thought everyone was afraid Mr. Sutton would hold them accountable for wearing a mask or they would get in trouble.

Mr. Sutton

said no. The e-mail he sent was just prior to the August 4, 2021, meeting, when the Board decided to part ways with the Governor. He could not speak as to who was afraid. He had been in meetings where staff had not worn masks and he did not say anything, did not turn anyone in, and he did not plan to.

Commissioner Blundo

said he would like to see an agenda item to make two revisions to Mr. Sutton’s contract, the end date and the attorney stuff.

Commissioner Carbone

said he would like that to be a separate meeting as Mr. Sutton’s contract would have to be negotiated. Michelle Nelson advised she received an e-mail from the Human Resources Director regarding an agenda item for the County Manager’s contract and she responded with the proposed agenda item language. What would need to come before the Board was an item to negotiate the contract and to designate who would do those negotiations.

Mr. Sutton

felt a lot of text messages and IMs presented today were taken way out of context, but he did believe it was an issue that needed to be addressed and he would talk about it during the team meeting tomorrow. 40. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (up to 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 (SECOND). Elizabeth Jordan stated her support of Tim Sutton. As a member of the community for over 20 years, and an employee of the County for almost 15 years, she was embarrassed by what happened today. In the time she had been with the County she had worked with different managers and Boards of Commissioners and had seen the County struggle through recession, financial troubles, fiscal watch, pandemics, Storm 51, etc. The staff the County had in place now was the best it had ever been. They were confident, capable, and had gotten through some of the hardest moments this County had seen. Mrs. Jordan also stated she was informed that one of her co-workers was leaving because of some of the recent behavior of the Commission. She asked the Board to keep in mind that examples of integrity and ethics should come from the top, which were the County Commissioners, and some of the Commissioners should revisit that chapter before berating staff. September 21, 2021 40. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (up to 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 (SECOND)-Cont’d. Pat Minshall said she attended virtually every single meeting for the last six years and always admired Commissioner Cox’s attention to detail, some of the difficult questions she brought up, and how she was always for the little person. However, a couple of meetings ago she felt Commissioner Cox made a racist comment and Ms. Minshall never heard an apology for that. The Republican assembly stated she should apologize, Ms. Minshall knew there were calls to the Commissioners calling for an apology, and she also knew some people requested Commissioner Cox resign. Ms. Minshall thought Commissioner Cox should apologize and the other Commissioners should have called upon her to stop those comments or the District Attorney should have interrupted. Sam Jones told Commissioner Cox she had nothing to apologize for as she spoke the truth. As to the Commission, everyone disagreed and no one was perfect, but Mr. Jones thought everyone could agree to disagree. Tim Bohannon talked about the Treasurer’s report and how he would like to see a success story or an opportunity for improvement. He then advised Nevada Standardbred Association was working closely on getting a casino in the County. Mr. Bohannon spoke with Century Casinos a couple weeks ago and the next day he got an e-mail that they wanted to come out. Two days later he got an e-mail from the head of operations for the casino stating that he, the head of racing operations and the head of finance would be here on October 4, 2021. John Bosta thought Ms. Minshall should read the letter Helene Williams read at a previous Board meeting about Commissioner Cox’s comments as he thought Ms. Minshall was misinformed. Commissioner Cox was not racist, not out of place, and her comments were correct. Herman Lewis thanked Commissioner Cox for being a true patriot and expressed his condolences on the loss of her husband. He also thanked everyone who signed their names to things to maintain transparency.

Commissioner Strickland

adjourned the meeting. APPROVED this day ATTEST: Q (?( Nyè Conty Clerk I Deputy