February 7, 2023

Commissioner Boskovich

was present via telephone.

Commissioner Cox

asked Fire Chief Scott Lewis to respond to Pat Minshall. Chief Lewis said that was more of an issue with IT. He knew there had been issues and they were working with them. He would follow up with IT Director Brad Adams. February 7, 2023 3. Commissioners/Manager’s Comments (This item limited to announcements or topic/issues proposed for future workshopslagendas)-Cont’d. Regarding Ms. Minshall’s comments, Commissioner Strickland said it was Google and the same problem was in Pahrump on Mount Charleston Boulevard when it was re addressed. She was sure Mr. Adams would look into it further to get some answers.

Commissioner Carbone

explained CUP meant conditional use permit and a lot of people were confusing that with the Board of County Commissioners. Samantha Tackett advised she was working with Mr. Adams and Mr. Adams was working with Google on a contract for data sharing. Contracts and Grants Manager Stephani Elliott provided an update on the ARPA small business grant program which opened December 1, 2022, and closed on January 15, 2023. There were 30 applications submitted of which 15 were approved and 7 were placed on hold because they were recipients previously, but they were eligible for the second tranche. Eight applications were denied with five of them not meeting the criteria and three being previous grant recipients. Ms. Elliott said there was still funding available so they would reopen the application period as well as the premium pay application period. Treasurer Raelynn Powers said there were multiple auctions this year with the first being an on-line auction from February 23, 2023, through March 2, 2023, for properties not previously sold. People could still register on-line with Bid for Assets. She hoped to continue with them and do a rolling calendar auction. A live auction for all new parcels that entered into the trust would be on March 24, 2023, in both chambers. Anybody with questions could contact Anastacia Wilson or visit the Web site. Emergency Management Director Scott Lewis announced tomorrow DEM would host the low level waste stakeholders meeting at 1:00 p.m. at 1510 E. Sin Lane.

Commissioner Cox

asked how the 4-H program was advertised.

Ms. Maio

said they were currently in the process of working through the university’s marketing rules with Facebook so they could have a Facebook page to post weekly which clubs were meeting and hopefully reach an audience through social media.

Commissioner Ccx

suggested going to the schools and providing pamphlets for the children to take home.

Commissioner Jabbour

referred to the earlier comment from Ammie Nelson about a rodeo program through the high school and middle school, which he assumed was out of Pahrump. Since they may be the same members of the extensions he asked if Ms. Allen and Ms. Maio were working with them to overlap the programs.

Ms. Maio

advised it was on the list of things to do.

Ms. Allen

said they avoided duplicating efforts, but they would partner with other agencies. SITTING AS THE NYE COUNTY BOARD OF HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS

Commissioner Carbone

assumed the Chair of the Board of Highway Commissioners.

Commissioner Ccx

asked Mr. Boiling if he had added in for an increase in population.

Mr. Boiling

explained he could only budget based on the averages of what was received in the past. February 7, 2023 7. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding the General Road Report by the Public Works Director on General Road Maintenance, Gravel Road Maintenance, Asphalt Patching, Weed Mowing, and direction regarding public works proiects. Tom Boiling provided updates on the activities of the crews and the projects in the County.

Commissioner Cox

asked to have the trees removed around the stop sign at the corner of Seneca and Falcon. She had received complaints about Mesquite since the rain that it was going to pieces with a lot of potholes and the edges of the road were bad. She asked if that was being fixed now.

Mr. Boiling

said because of the current temperatures they were trying to keep it from deteriorating too much until it warmed up when they would do either a scrub seal or skin patch.

Commissioner Cox

thought the durapatcher was being used to fill the potholes. There were also a bunch of potholes at the corner of Deerskin and Unicorn again and she thought maybe a solid patch was needed there.

Commissioner Jabbour

knew nothing could be done in Gabbs now because of the weather, but it was going on almost three years so crews needed to be up there to address the roads in the warm weather. Basin and Blagg had a lake every time it rained and he thanked Mr. Boiling for finally addressing it. Mr. Boiling had mentioned chunks.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked if Mr. Boiling would publish anything in the paper to let people know this was the 30-day span or would he put detour signs up before and after since from Basin and Biagg to Highway 160 there was nowhere for them to go.

Mr. Boiling

said the Basin and Blagg intersection was called phase one. There would be one hundred feet in two of the directions and the other one they were going to the end of the property lines in front of the business there. The straight areas on each road would be done one at a time so they only had to stop traffic in one direction once.

Commissioner Carbone

suggested people stay away from that intersection as much as possible. He aiso suggested Mr. BoIling publish something showing how they could get around that area. He then asked about Bell Vista.

Mr. Boiling

said he received an e-mail about three weeks ago that the County would get 70% of the plans in August, 2023, for comments, 90% of the plans in December, 2023, and 100% by March, 2024, at which time they should be letting the contract to start that in the middle of next summer. Helene Williams talked about the road to Venus from Highway 372 and how it had been ripped up for over a year now. The other day she was stopped at Highway 372 to go left into Pahrump and a large pick-up truck with a large trailer decided he wanted to turn onto February 7, 2023 7. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding the General Road Report by the Public Works Director on General Road Maintenance, Gravel Road Maintenance, Asphalt Patching, Weed Mowing, and direction regarding public works projects-Cont’d. Murphy. He had to stop because her car was in the way. She asked if there was some way to get the State to deal with the situation. Ammie Nelson advised there was water standing away from the corner at Red Butte and Bourbon Street. She saw Basin water trucks out there all the time so she was guessing it was their issue. There was a big problem on Barney and Charleston Park on the side of the Family Dollar Store. There was a four-way stop sign now and on the side of the store there was a two to three foot dip which people sunk into when it rained as the water stood there for a day or two. Ms. Nelson suggested putting a drain pipe in there. She felt the stop sign at Pahrump Valley Boulevard and Thousandaire needed to be moved closer to the intersection. Ms. Nelson then asked if the people building the apartment complex on the corner of Blagg and Lola Lane were helping with some of the expense. Pat Minshall said virtually all of the potholes from Diablo to Saddleback on Farm Road were uncovered again. She thanked the crew for getting the temporary fix done.

Commissioner Jabbour

assumed the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF UNINCORPORATED TOWN OF PAHRUMP

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to adopt Town of Pahrump Resolution No. 2023- 01; seconded by Commissioner Strickland. Diane Southworth asked how much was in the account and where would it go.

Commissioner Jabbour

said it was about $7,000.00.

Commissioner Cox

asked what the town would normally use these two accounts for.

Commissioner Strickland

pointed out the resolution read they were two separate petty cash accounts for the Town of Pahrump.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve items 10-23; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas. II. For Possible Action Approval of Assessor’s Office Change Requests to allow the Nye County AssessorlTreasurer to process and: 1. Issue an amended tax bill in the amount of $269.96 to the Thaler Family Revocable Living Trust, owner of 9680 S. Raymond St., Pahrump, NV, Assessor’s Parcel Number 041-341-03.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve items 1 0-23; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve items 10-23; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve items 10-23; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas. February 7, 2023

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve items 1 0-23; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve items 10-23; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve items 10-23; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve items 10-23; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas. February 7, 2023

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve items 10-23; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve items 1 0-23; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve items 1 0-23; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve items 1 0-23; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas. February 7, 2023

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve items 10-23; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve items 10-23; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 5 yeas. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve, execute, and fund as the Comptroller deemed necessary; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. PUBLIC PETITIONER

Commissioner Cox

asked what the contamination was.

Ms. Elliott

said it was petroleum on the grounds and asbestos in the building.

Commissioner Strickland

asked if there were any other Brownfields money to be found for other projects. February 7, 2023 40. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Approve, amend and approve, or reject the request from the Northern Nye County Hospital District for a loan in the amount of $800,000.00 and a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program. In-kind match of $150,000.00 is required from the Hospital District to support the grant; 2) Authorize County Manager Tim Sutton a one-time exception to sign the agreement(s) contingent upon approval by the Nevada Department of Taxation; 3) Execute a letter in support of the EPA Brownfields funding; and 4) Fund $550,000.00 to 10340 Grants and fund $400,000.00 to 10341 Grants Brownfields RLF-Cont’d.

Ms. Elliott

said not at this time, but there was the possibility of looking to increase the availability on the existing grants, and a new grant could also be applied for.

Commissioner Carbone

mentioned the County loan of $2.5 million to the NNCHD which had not been paid back. He was concerned about making sure everything happened.

Commissioner Strickland

asked if the NNCHD had sufficient funds to pay the loan back.

Ms. Elliott

said she had several conversations with Budget Analyst Liz Jordan. Based on the annual income from the hospital district taxing area, and the current outstanding obligations, they would be able to afford these payments. However, the final decision would come from DTAX.

Commissioner Jabbour

said he asked Mr. Kaminski why the NNCHD would go through the expense of removing the building instead of just letting it sit there and divert the money and grants elsewhere. Mr. Kaminski responded that in order to receive additional grants in the future for a hospital and medical facilities this contaminated building needed to be removed in its entirety. Eileen Christensen from BEC Environmental said one of the unique opportunities with this particular grant was it was awarded to Nye County as a revolving loan fund grant. It was a grant to Nye County if they could show they could use it before the deadline, which was at the end of this year. If it was not used it would go back to the federal government, but if the County loaned the money to the NNCHD or other County entities and it was repaid, all of the money would stay with the County.

Commissioner Carbone

asked Mr. Kaminski if he was depending on funds coming from Congressman Horsford to help this project.

Mr. Kaminski

said the NNCHD had that capability, but to repay the $800,000.00 short term loan would be $174,683.00 per year and they had that funding coming in every year. If they could use part of the $2 million grant from Congressman Horsford they would. February 7, 2023 40. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Approve, amend and approve, or reject the request from the Northern Nye County Hospital District for a loan in the amount of $800,000.00 and a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund CRLF) program. In-kind match of $150,000.00 is required from the Hospital District to support the grant; 2) Authorize County Manager Tim Sutton a one-time exception to sign the agreement(s) contingent upon approval by the Nevada Department of Taxation; 3) Execute a letter in support of the EPA Brownfields funding; and 4) Fund $550,000.00 to 10340 Grants and fund $400,000.00 to 10341 Grants Brownfields RLF-Cont’d. Ammie Nelson said it was her understanding that they demolished the old hospital and put up a new building. She was confused about what was happening on Tonopah. UNR Extension Coordinator Misha Allen said part of her job was to meet the critical needs that the community had identified, and the community had been very outspoken that the number one critical need was access to medical care. She encouraged everyone to think about the unique circumstances to the area, the geographical location, and the lives it would impact in not only Tonopah but the surrounding areas as well. Tim Sutton clarified the $2 million loan was to Nye Regional, not to the hospital district. Regarding the concern about Nye County being responsible for the repayment of the loan, Ms. Elliott explained it was actually coming out of the hospital district’s taxing district and people in Pahrump and Amargosa were not considered part of that taxing district. Finance would be responsible to ensure the payments were made on the loan.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve, authorize, execute, and fund $550,000.00 to 10340 Grants and fund $400,000.00 to 10341 Grants; seconded by

Commissioner Cox

. Brian Kunzi thought authorizing the County Manager one time exceptions should be in the motion, but he did not know if the other items needed to be included.

Commissioner Strickland

said that was the District Attorney’s purview. The Commissioners had moved toward simplifying the motions to follow the concept of the actions, but if Mr. Kunzi would like them done otherwise she would be happy to.

Mr. Kunzi

said it could be approved as written, but reading portions and not all of it created an issue.

Commissioner Strickland

restated her motion to 1) approve a loan amount of $800,000.00 and a grant amount of $150,000.00, with an in-kind match of $150,000.00 required from the hospital district to support the grant; 2) authorize the County Manager a one-time exception to sign contingent upon approval by DTAX; 3) execute; and 4) fund February 7, 2023 40. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Approve, amend and approve, or reject the request from the Northern Nye County Hospital District for a loan in the amount of $800000.00 and a grant in the amount of $150000.00 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program. In-kind match of $150,000.00 is required from the Hospital District to support the grant; 2) Authorize County Manager Tim Sutton a one-time exception to sign the agreement(s) contingent upon approval by the Nevada Department of Taxation; 3) Execute a letter in support of the EPA Brownfields funding; and 4) Fund $550,000.00 to 10340 Grants and fund $400000.00 to 10341 Grants Brownfields RLF-Cont’d. $5500000.00 to 10340 Grants and fund $400,000.00 to 10341 Grants; Commissioner Cox restated her second; 5 yeas. CLERK 30. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to set terms for the Gabbs Town Advisory Board members: 1) Appoint new member Tucker Griner to an unexpired term to end January 2024; and 2) Appoint returning members Canton Green and Kenneth House to expired terms to end January 2025.30.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to set the terms for the Gabbs Town Advisory Board members: 1) appoint Tucker Griner to a one year term to end 2024, and 2) appoint the returning members Canton Green and Kenneth House to terms ending in 2025; seconded by Commissioner Strickland; 5 yeas. 31. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Appoint one member to the Belmont Advisory Board due to an expiring term from the following list of applicants: Douglas Baker and Neal Jones; or 2) Readvertise for the appointment.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to appoint Douglas Baker with an expiring term of January, 2025; seconded by Commissioner Strickland. Neal Jones said he was present to appreciate the consideration by the Board and if they had any questions for him he would try to answer them.

Commissioner Cox

said she would like to hear why Mr. Jones wanted to be on the board.

Mr. Jones

said he had been in Belmont for a number of years and involved with the community. He had issues with how they conducted their business and thought it would be good for him to be on the board to help make changes or bring ideas to the board instead of being on the outside. February 7, 2023 31. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Appoint one member to the Belmont Advisory Board due to an expiring term from the following list of applicants: Douglas Baker and Neal Jones; or 2) Readvertise for the appointment Cont’d. Ammie Nelson said she had heard Mr. Jones speak on behalf of Belmont for years and he was always very involved. She agreed with his reason for wanting to be on the board and thought he would be an asset. She recommended he be appointed. Belmont Town Advisory Board member Donna Motis asked the Board to consider re appointing Mr. Baker to the board as he had worked with the board for several years. Janice Berard stated her support of Mr. Jones. Bud Perchetti, chairman of the advisory board, said Mr. Baker was up for re appointment. He had been on the board for two years and was a really good member. The board worked really well together and Mr. Perchetti recommended Mr. Baker.

Commissioner Cox

said she knew Mr. Jones had been very involved and he was a property owner there. She thought maybe it was time for some new blood. She would like to see the area developed differently and felt Mr. Jones would bring in ideas that would help. She asked the Commissioners to consider him or maybe readvertise the appointment for some new blood.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve as written; seconded by

Commissioner Strickland

; 5 yeas. The Board was in recess until 2:15 p.m.

Commissioner Cox

was not present. February 7, 2023 36. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to rescind action taken by the Board that approved agenda item 37 at the September 7, 2022 meeting wherein the board approved to adopt Nye County Resolution 2022-38: A Resolution to exercise the County’s power of eminent domain to acquire a portion of that parcel identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number: 027-381-41, situated within Nye County for certain easement rights necessary to provide and facilitate roadways to meet the needs of the traveling public.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to rescind Nye County Resolution 2022-38 as it was not required; seconded by Commissioner Strickland; 4 yeas.

Commissioner Cox

was present. 37. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Determine that an excess 2016 Freiqhtliner M2106 VIN IFVHCYCY9GHGY9758 from Nye County Public Works is no longer required for public use; 2) Determine it is in the best interest to dispose of the 2016 Freightliner M2106 VIN I FVHCYCY9GHGY9758 by auction with any resulting proceeds being deposited to 10205 Road.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to excess the 2016 Freightliner and the best way to do that would be by auction; seconded by Commissioner Strickland.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked that there be no more sight unseen purchases as this was costly to the County. He knew Tom Boiling did not purchase it.

Mr. Boiling

stated he would never purchase sight unseen.

Commissioner Strickland

disclosed she was a real estate broker, but she had no pecuniary interest in this item or the property. Megan Labadie from Natural Resources said on December 6, 2022, the Board decided not to construct water pipelines to this park. There was a subsequent discussion of intent to sell the property and this was to formalize that intent.

Commissioner Carbone

said he was conflicted about getting rid of another prime piece of property. If the County sold it he asked what the process would be. February 7, 2023 35. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve proceeding with the intent to sell the Amargosa Valley Science and Technology Park located south of the Alien Truck Stop on Highway 95-Cont’d. Lorina Dellinger explained the first step would be to obtain an appraisal. If the County went with just one appraisal a public hearing on fair market value would be held and a resolution of intent to sell would be brought forward. The auction would have to be held at least three weeks beyond that resolution proposal to meet publishing requirements. The buyer would have 30 days to pay in full the highest bid amount, so it would probably be another two or three months before there would be a sale. The proceeds would go to the general fund, but if the Board wanted to direct staff to bring back an item to redirect those funds that would be done.

Commissioner Jabbour

said he was conflicted as well. He wondered if the first right of refusal should go to the Amargosa Town Board if they wanted to purchase it.

Commissioner Strickland

said if the County did not want to clean up the water issue why should it be put on Amargosa. She thought it would better serve Amargosa to put the money into the general fund and then give it to Amargosa so they could care for their existing community.

Commissioner Cox

felt it should have been heard by the Amargosa Town Board for their opinion before it came to the Board of County Commissioners and she thought maybe that should be done. Commissioners Boskovich and Jabbour agreed with Commissioner Cox.

Mrs. Dellinger

advised this had not gone before the Amargosa Town Board. The County owned property in several towns and the communities were not approached when property was going to be sold.

Commissioner Cox

pointed out it was a town board, not a town advisory board, and she felt that needed to be respected. Regarding the contamination and stuff on the grounds, she thought maybe this should become a Brownfields project. Natural Resources Director Lorinda Wichman clarified this was not the U.S. Ecology site. This was the Amargosa Valley Science and Tech Park which was close to Gate 5 in Lathrop Wells. There was an issue with the water in the water tank, which was high in arsenic. There was a potable water tested well that was a mile from the property. She brought it before the Commissioners to see if they wanted to invest the money to get the water from that well to the Science and Tech Park, which led to a conversation about selling the property. Mrs. Wichman brought this back to get a formal decision. Pat Minshall understood this park was supposed to be part of Yucca Mountain. Since Yucca Mountain was not completely dead she thought maybe this should wait. February 7, 2023 35. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve proceeding with the intent to sell the Amargosa Valley Science and Technology Park located south of the Alien Truck Stop on Highway 95-Cont’d. Planning Director Brett Waggoner said he understood this item was just if the Board wanted to proceed with the process of a sale, which would trigger the appraisal. He was confused as to what it would hurt if the Board decided today to go through the motions of a sale. Ammie Nelson said she liked the ideas Commissioners Strickland and Cox came up with, but Ms. Minshall also had a good point to put it on hold until someone conferred with the town board. Tim Bohannon wondered what the original purpose was. Yucca Mountain not shutting maybe should be considered. He asked if there was a contamination issue and if not he supported selling, but it should be brought to the Amargosa Town Board. John Bosta said how the County acquired the property should be researched as to whether it was bought with Yucca Mountain money or donated by the federal government prior to considering selling it. He also thought the County would give the property to the Town of Amargosa as they had done with other towns.

Commissioner Cox

wondered who actually owned the property, the County or Amargosa. She agreed with Mr. Bosta and felt it should be put on hold to allow more research before a decision was made.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve as written; seconded by

Commissioner Cox

asked if this needed to go to bid. Purchasing and Contracts Administrator Honey Strozzi explained it was staffs intention to utilize Suburban Propane’s contract with the State of Nevada. The State had already solicited for this contract and the County would piggyback on it. The price was Suburban’s cost plus 55 cents. February 7, 2023 34. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Approve, amend and approve, or reject a contract between Nye County and Suburban Propane, L.P. for the purpose of utilizing their contract through the Nevada Department of Administration Purchasing Division for the purchase of fuel and delivery; and 2) Execute the Agreement-Cont’d.

Commissioner Cox

felt it needed to go out to bid as there were four companies in Pahrump.

Commissioner Carbone

pointed out the contracts today would be much more expensive than going through this agreement.

Commissioner Strickland

referred to section 6, Consideration, and asked if the $1 18.500 million was a typographical error.

Mrs. Strozzi

explained that was the bulk fuel price that Suburban Propane was awarded. The County’s pricing was at the end of the contract.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve as written; seconded by

Commissioner Cox

. Brian Kunzi advised public comment was not needed on this item.

Commissioner Carbone

asked if another method may be done. Tim Sutton said if this was put to a special election the only people who would show up would be those opposed to it so it seemed silly to spend the money knowing the likely outcome. If it was put on a general election, not only would the cost be significantly lower but there would be a better sampling of whether people opposed or supported it. One approach would be to take the $130,000.00 and address the current road issues and put this on the next general election. February 7, 2023 32. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Direct the Nye County Clerk and staff on whether to proceed with a special election to levy an additional tax on special fuel consisting of diesel fuel in the amount of five cents ($0.05) per gallon, for the exclusive purpose of construction and maintenance of public highways that will reduce traffic congestion and enhance public safety in Nye County; and 2) approve, or amend and approve, the ballot guestion-Cont’d.

Commissioner Jabbour

agreed it should be brought to the people for them to decide, but he was not okay spending $130,000.00 of the taxpayers’ money on a special election versus the necessity to apply it toward road issues.

Commissioner Cox

wondered if it would be better to spend the $1 30,000.00 for the special election for the $425,000.00 referenced.

Commissioner Boskovich

said he was opposed to new taxes, but he was fine with letting the voters decide what they wanted. Pat Minshall believed this should be done in 175 days. Ammie Nelson agreed with putting this on the general election. Tim Bohannon commented how many holes were in the road on the way to Tonopah and Belmont. The need to fix the roads and maintain upkeep was there. He would like to see the team work on finding other alternate revenue sources for fixing roads. He was in favor of waiting for the next general election for this. Erika Gerling thought this tax would be used in the towns it was collected in and asked for clarification.

Commissioner Carbone

said it would be used as a collective, just as it was today, because each of the towns did not generate that much fuel tax. John Bosta asked if the diesel tax money would be spent County-wide or collected and spent in the areas where the tax was paid. Tom BoIling explained the tax would be collected as a whole throughout the County and disbursed into whatever projects it would be used to fund. Part of the resolution stated all of the stations had to report what they sold every month, which they were not currently required to do, so what was raised in each location could be determined and a report provided to the town if requested.

Mr. Sutton

said approval was still needed of the ballot question as it would still go forward. Brian Kunzi advised the motion to could be to have it put on the next general election as he believed the agenda item provided that flexibility. February 7, 2023 32. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to: 1) Direct the Nye County Clerk and staff on whether to proceed with a special election to levy an additional tax on special fuel consisting of diesel fuel in the amount of five cents ($0.05) per gallon, for the exclusive purpose of construction and maintenance of public highways that will reduce traffic congestion and enhance public safety in Nye County; and 2) approve, or amend and approve, the ballot guestion-Cont’d.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to direct the Nye County Clerk and staff to proceed with a general election to levy an additional tax on special fuel consisting of diesel fuel in the amount of five cents per gallon, and approve it for a ballot question.

Mr. Kunzi

said the Board should simply direct the question be placed on the next general election ballot.

Commissioner Strickland

amended her motion to direct the question be placed on the next general election ballot; seconded by Commissioner Boskovich; 4 yeas.

Commissioner Strickland

directed staff into looking at Brownfields for the old animal shelters.

Commissioner Carbone

echoed that and mentioned the rodeo happening in Pahrump.

Commissioner Jabbour

said the RAM event would be in Tonopah March 3-4, 2023, and the mammogram van would be in Tonopah at the Frontier Medical Clinic parking lot __day February 7, 2023 42. Commissioners’IManaqer’s Comments (This item limited to announcements or topiclissues proposed for future workshopslagendas)-Cont’d. March 14-16, 2023. He then reminded everyone to protect family and friends as much as children, conserve water, and spay/neuter pets. Samantha Tackett said the Open Meeting Law and Ethics training sessions were scheduled for Friday, February 17, 2023, at 10:00 am.; Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.; and Monday, February 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The first session would not be available in Beatty. NRS required town board members to attend the training every odd year, and in 2017 the Board mandated that the advisory committee board members do the same.

Commissioner Jabbour

adjourned the meeting. APPROVED this ATTEST: Of , 2023. ountyeKepy