March 19, 2024

Commissioner Cox

and Brian Kunzi were not present at this time.

Commissioner Cox

was present. March 19, 2024 person.) Action will not be taken on the matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item (FIRST). Erika Gerling discussed the relocation of the admin tech at the Beatty substation to Pahrump and stated Beatty strongly opposed the transfer. The Sheriffs justification was that Pahrump had more people so they needed this position. She said it should not be a competition and living in a small town should not be a punishment as Beatty needed the same services. The Sheriff proposed staffing the Beatty substation one day a month, but the town did not feel that was a good plan. Ms. Gerling asked the Sheriff to consider some other funding options as she did not understand how the Sheriff could justify solving the problem of one community by creating a problem in another. She asked the Commissioners to include Beatty in discussions that would impact the community and to use their influence to encourage the Sheriff to find a different solution. Mary Nelson said David Boruchowitz talked her son into suicide and she demanded an answer as to why he was allowed to be a cop for as long as he was. If he had been stopped years before that her son wou’d still be alive. Rick Nelson, the father of Jordan Nelson, talked about a similar situation to his son’s suicide where a girl talked a boy into committing suicide and the girl was now in prison. He wondered why Mr. Boruchowitz was not in jail and why Sheriff McGill was keeping the body camera footage from his attorneys. Ammie Nelson talked about the upcoming elections and encouraged everyone to do research on the candidates. Priscilla Lane said the other day she received an e-mail from Eddie Jim and learned the Nevada Wildlife Commission endorsed a plan to remove 75% of the horses and burros in the State, but refused to ban the coyote killing contest. She advised coyotes kept the rodent population in check and wondered what they would do to the horses and burros removed. Ms. Lane stated the Nevada Wildlife Commission did not care how many species had already been lost and it was time stop the abuse and killing. Tonopah Town Manager Joe Westerlund provided updates on the galvanized line replacement project; the Highway 6/95 replacement; the resource fair planned for May 1,2024; and the rock and bottle show planned for July 19-21, 2024. Lora Stewart read into the record an e-mail she sent to the Commissioners with questions she had about having another gun range in Pahrump. Those questions included whether it would be public or private; if private members would pay an upfront amount to join and then monthly dues; would there be a restaurant, concession stand, or any food or drink available for purchase; would that restaurant or concession stand be privately operated or operated by the County; would there be lessons available; would there be firearms to rent and if so, who would collect the monies and where would the collected monies go, to the range or to the County; what type of insurance March 19, 2024 person.) Action will not be taken on the matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item (FIRST). would be carried and who would pay that; where would all the operating funds come from; and was there a business plan filed with the County. Laura Larsen talked about the TikTok ban; Tyson laying off thousands of workers to hire asylum seeking illegal immigrants at a lower wage; Congress learning there were 130,000 votes from either illegal immigrants, non-residents, or people who voted twice and how there was prosecution for that; and the Falcon 9 rocket launch by SpaceX. Carolene Logue spoke about the Rough Hat solar project site in Clark County. She said the concerns of the community had not been addressed by Nye County other than writing a letter to the Clark County Board of County Commissioners to get them to put the solar plant in Clark rather than in Nye, which worked. There was now a large solar field just on the borders of the two counties. The concern that people had was the dust from the project impacting Highway 160 which was as one of the only ingresses and egresses from Las Vegas. There was also concern about the disease from dust that could now occur. Since the project was no longer in Nye County, the County had no ability to mitigate any of those concerns other than possibly writing more letters. Ms. Logue suggested a group get involved in doing something about it. Diane Southworth provided a community outreach update as well as information about upcoming programs. Kay LaPointe reminded everyone the Cotillion would have its performance on May 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. and invited the Commissioners to attend. She then mentioned the notice from Great Basin and said she paid more for water here than she did when she lived in west Los Angeles. She knew the Commissioners could not do a lot about it, but some stuff was getting out of reach for the retired people. Maryan Hollis stated she filed a public records request for the letter sent revoking the SUP for Kathie McKenna’s non-profit to operate a shelter. Brian Kunzi sat on the board of Ms. McKennas non-profit and he denied her request. Ms. Hollis wondered how the District Attorney could serve a non-profit and the Board of Commissioners as she thought that was a conflict. Kathie McKenna applauded the Commissioners because she there was some commercial property they approved on the south side. She thought everyone needed to start thinking about affordable housing so there was a place for people who worked there to be able to stay. Ms. McKenna also advised Mr. Kunzi was no longer on the board of Nevada Outreach. March 19, 2024 person.) Action will not be taken on the matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item (FIRST). Darryl Lackey said he would run for Commission District 3 as long as he could get his signatures and jump through the hoops, but he would not have to do all of that if he was a Republican. Pat Minshall said at the last meeting she mentioned the lack of programs from the Reno Extension Service in Amargosa and Beatty. She suggested that Ms. Maio put an article in Amargosa’s newsletter asking for volunteers, which she had never done. Ms. Minshall noted the Pahrump Life Magazine which came out every month had two pages of volunteer organizations, but the Extension was not on it. She thought the Commissioners could get Ms. Maio to put something in that.

Sheriff Joseph

McGill addressed the rumors and misinformation that had been spread after his announcement that he would reduce administrative services at the Beatty substation. He stated Beatty was not losing any deputies and while they had been actively recruiting for Beatty, applications were not received. The front office of the substation was closed in 2015 during a restructure and remained closed for six years until the current admin tech position was moved from Pahrump in 2021 on a trial basis. After his first year in office, Sheriff McGill evaluated the use of the resources to best serve Nye County and the Beatty front office was identified as a position that could be better allocated since over the last three months Beatty averaged eight transactions per month. To put that into perspective, he said Tonopah averaged 122 transactions and Pahrump averaged 509 transactions. Sheriff McGill said it did not make sense to keep the office open full time when there was not a quantifiable need. He explained part of his duties was to ensure the Sheriffs Office was operated in the most efficient manner, and this was not a decision he took lightly. He felt the change would allow the admin tech to rotate assisting at the front office in Pahrump which would allow more time to complete tasks that benefitted the entire County. The current plan was to open the Beatty front office for one day a month. If it became necessary to open more frequently that would be done. March 19, 2024 announcements, brief discussions of public comments, correction of factual inaccuracies, direction to staff, or topics proposed for future board meetings. Lengthy deliberation of topics not on the agenda is prohibited by the Nevada Open Meeting Law).

Commissioner Strickland

mentioned the unfilled positions in the Sheriff’s Office.

Commissioner Jabbour

said he understood the individual in Beatty for the past few years had very specific responsibilities and duties regarding CCW applications, fingerprinting, and all of the paperwork that goes with that. He asked if that was correct.

Sheriff McGill

explained each of the admin techs had specific duties on top of general duties. One of the admin techs in Pahrump specified her duty on sex offender registration and another’s duties were specified to federal crime reporting requirements. He agreed that the Beatty person did the vast majority of the CCW process.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked Sheriff McGill to consider leaving this employee in Beatty and posting and filling this position in Pahrump as soon as possible. Fire Chief Scott Lewis reminded everyone that this weekend was the Baker to Vegas foot race. Heavy foot traffic was anticipated between 4:00 p.m. and midnight. He said two crews were assigned and everything was in order. Public Works Director Tom BoIling advised that candidates’ signs were governed by Nye County Code 12.04.040 and 17.04.070, which could be found on the County’s Web site

Commissioner Jabbour

asked the candidates who put signs up to be sure they were not obstructing the traffic flow or any street signs. Assessor Sheree Stringer apologized to Commissioner Jabbour, Tonopah Town Manager Joe Westerlund, and Joni Eastley. Her office had addressed Tonopah and managed to upset quite a few of the constituents. She said she would be at the Tonopah Town Board meeting on April 10, 2024, to answer any and all questions. Grants and Contracts Manager Stephani Elliott thanked the Board for ranking the 27 items submitted for the consistency fund projects. At the April 2, 2024, meeting there would be an agenda item to start funding some of those projects.

Commissioner Carbone

said a letter was just sent to the Clark County Board of County Commissioners. The Nye County Commissioners had not done anything regarding solar, but there was a moratorium in place. Staff was also working with the State Engineer, who was not being responsive. If anyone had any questions about the water issues, they might want to send an e-mail or a letter to the State Engineer. March 19, 2024 announcements, brief discussions of public comments, correction of factual inaccuracies, direction to staff, or topics proposed for future board meetings. Lengthy deliberation of topics not on the agenda is prohibited by the Nevada Open Meeting Law). Addressing Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, who spoke of their son, Commissioner Boskovich said it was very disrespectful of the Commissioners to interrupt anyone speaking. Obviously the hearts of the Commissioners who were parents went out to them.

Commissioner Strickland

added the County had been sued so they could not discuss the matter with the opposing party.

Commissioner Carbone

mentioned CPR training. The old methods were no longer used so people needed to be retrained.

Commissioner Strickland

opened the public hearing. Carolene Logue said it was important to know the person heading up this not-for-profit organization had already been addressed as not being reliable, straightforward, and truthful in all aspects of life. That did carry over to the thought process when administering a not-for-profit. She wanted to see more oversight and regulations as well as the ability to know that these events would truly be in place for the community and not for a profit for individuals. Ammie Nelson said she was against the use of the acronym PDOP being used in this instance as it stood for Pumpkin Days of Pahrump and not People with Disabilities of Pahrump. That program was started by two women to give young children access to pumpkins in October for carving. Pahrump Buildings and Grounds Facility Manager Jimmy Martinez said his only concern was the event was getting bigger and bigger, so after this year they would probably move it to Petrack Park.

Commissioner Strickland

closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Carbone

asked Mr. Boruchowitz if there was anyone in the organization besides him.

Mr. Boruchowitz

said he had an entire board that ran PDOP which met almost daily by Facebook and held regular board meetings quarterly. He then stated what Ms. Nelson said was not factual. He and Paula Cooper founded PDOP in 2009 with their very first pumpkin days held in that same year. He said PDOP was no stranger to the controversy and false allegations that had been made against Mr. Boruchowitz. They had always had oversight over the checking account to ensure that anyone that ever had a question could get an answer. They were also very open if people wanted to see the books.

Commissioner Cox

asked other than wristbands how the area was controlled to keep other children who did not pay the admission fee from coming in.

Mr. Boruchowitz

said it was completely fenced off. They had a security check-in for wristbands, but if there was a child at the gate who could not afford it a way was found March 19, 2024 - — — deliberation to issue an Outdoor Festival License to David Boruchowitz for the POOP Pumpkin days to be held October 25 through 27, 2024, at Ian Deutch Memorial Park, 1600 Honeysuckle St., Pahrump, NV. to let them participate whether the child worked for an hour or someone donated. No child had ever been turned away.

Commissioner Boskovich

made a motion to issue an outdoor festival license to David Boruchowitz for the PDOP; seconded by Commissioner Cox; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Strickland

opened and closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve ZC-23-29 making sure all of the special conditions and conditions were included as well as the written report that was provided by the RPC; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Carbone

wanted to know about the discussion the RPC had with Mr. Meads and how this got to where it was. Planning Director Brett Waggoner explained the staff recommendation was for approval of the zone change based on the history and the surrounding area. He commented during the RPC meeting that the application of the term spot zoning was not being correctly applied to this case. Spot zoning was zoning property for the sole benefit of that property owner. He felt the zoning applied for was appropriate.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked if the RPC hearing was noticed to the surrounding community.

Mr. Waggoner

said yes and he did not recall any opposition from the community, even in public comment.

Commissioner Strickland

opened the public hearing. Darin Siegmund, the tenant on the property, said they had been trying to work with the owner to purchase the property and this was holding up being able to get loans because it could not be appraised as a residential property. He hoped they could get the conforming zone change so that they could purchase the property. Ski Censke said he was the only resident on Margaret Street between Highway 372 and Wilson. There were no residential houses in that section of Margaret Street. His goal in the next 30 years was to turn the area from Highway 372 to Wilson into a little mini industrial area. He asked the Board to approve this. Carolene Logue said the Commissioners as elected officials had the responsibility to really inform people about issues they saw on upcoming agendas. The outreach was so non-descript that even if there were 100 people in that area they might not understand that this would impact them. March 19, 2024 - — — Public Hearing, discussion, and deliberation on ZCMP-23-35.

Commissioner Strickland

closed the public hearing. As far as the notices and informing the public, Mr. Waggoner assured the Board they followed the law with their notices. The notices explained the item coming up and people were welcome to contact the Planning Department to educate themselves.

Commissioner Strickland

said she drove the street and it was apparent it was almost to the point of industrial. The property itself was serviced by its own commercial septic and water tanks. She felt the zone change needed to happen.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to reverse the decision of the RPC regarding ZC-23-29; seconded by Commissioner Cox.

Commissioner Carbone

amended his motion to approve ZC-23-29; Commissioner Cox amended her second.

Commissioner Carbone

amended his motion to approve ZC-23-35; Commissioner Cox amended her second; 5 yeas.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked what type of fencing would be used.

Ms. Florian

said she did not have the answer to that question right now, but the item could be trailed and she could get the answer. She knew it was chain link.

Commissioner Boskovich

assumed there were CCR5 inside of Mountain Falls that it had to comply with as far as aesthetics. Brett Waggoner advised there were architectural standards for Mountain Falls, but Planning did not necessarily review for that. He reminded the Board that it would have to go through the site development process and a block wall would be required. March 19, 2024 - — — deliberation on ZCMP-23-36: an application for a Zone Change from Specific Plan (5P) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) for a private recreational vehicle storage facility on a two-acre parcel located at 4920 S. Clubhouse Dr., Pahrump, NV. Assessor’s Parcel Number 046-562-01. Mountain Falls! LLC. Property Owner. Taney Engineering AgentlApplicant.

Commissioner Strickland

opened the public hearing. Lora Stewart said she and her husband lived in Mountain Falls. They had not received any notification about this and this was the first time she had heard about it.

Commissioner Strickland

said she probably lived outside of the radius for notification.

Commissioner Strickland

closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve ZC-23-36; seconded by

Commissioner Jabbour

; 5 yeas. PLANNINGIBUILDING/CODE COMPLIANCE

Mr. Nevel

stated the lots should be nothing less than an acre. March 19, 2024 22. Daniel Weeks, speaking as a citizen and an impacted resident, said the Fox Hollow subdivision was just south of this new development which had a significant flooding event after Hillary. The way this was laid out it would collect a lot of that downflow water and inject it at Turner. He asked that the Planning Department and the Board require the developer to improve the bar ditch down Turner so the water could make its way out to the lake bed as well as improve Fox Road right across the street from this development. Carolene Logue said she was a resident of Artesia and within 1 .9 miles of the new development. She did not receive any notification that something was being planned, although she did not object to the project. She asked for more clarity, input, and information. Ammie Nelson said she would like to see a moratorium on any building until the water in the basin was stabilized. Herman Lewis said so much for maintaining the rural lifestyle and no more high density housing. He thought one acre was where it should be to maintain the rural lifestyle and protect the water.

Commissioner Strickland

said this was a development agreement approved some time ago. Vicki Hafen-Scott addressed the drainage concern. There was a drainage plan for that property which recognized the water flows going through there. There were a number of berms along Fox Avenue that would be put in as part of that drainage plan.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve the tentative map as delineated in LD-23-22; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour.

Commissioner Cox

believed she probably voted against this back in 2017. She had always pushed for at least having half acre lots and not five houses on an acre, which was approximately what this would be. She also thought it was very high density in a desert area where it was really not necessary. She supported the people that would like to keep the rural lifestyle and would really hate to see this happen. Commissioner Cox said she could not support this.

Commissioner Carbone

asked if the Commissioners could break the development agreement. MarIa Zlotek said a review of the development agreement was required before she could answer that. If there were no date restrictions in the code or NRS for a time period to approve, the Board could continue this item. March 19, 2024 22.

Commissioner Cox

wanted to continue this item to allow for District Attorney review.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked Ms. Hafen-Scott if they had enough water.

Ms. Hafen-Scott

said yes, and Pahrump Utility Company was currently holding water rights for this property.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked that the motion be modified to include the issues mentioned as far as the flooding in that area to be addressed as well, not just the study. At the request of Commissioner Carbone, Ms. Medici outlined the tentative map process. As to a time limit, Brett Waggoner said NRS 278.349 stated for populations under 700,000 there had to be action taken within 60 days of application. Since this was now beyond that 60-day limit because of the review back and forth, the Board would have to take action today. Brian Kunzi was present. Maria Zlotek and Michelle Nelson were not present.

Commissioner Carbone

amended his motion to approve the tentative map as delineated in LD-23-22 adding drainage studies; Commissioner Jabbour amended his second; 4 yeas. Commissioner Cox voted nay. The Board was in recess until 1:20 p.m.

Commissioner Jabbour

was not present. March 19, 2024 SITTING AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 14. 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. 14.1. 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 Boskovich

made a motion to approve items 14.1-14.4; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 4 yeas. 14.2. For Possible Action — Approval to: 14.2.a. Accept the Nevada Division of Emergency Management Emergency Preparedness Working Group (EPWG) grant award in the amount of $83,759.50 to provide funding for security and building upgrades to the Nye County Department of Emergency Management (OEM) complex and gas detectors throughout the County. There is no match required; 14.2.b. Execute the Notice of Sub-Award; and 14.2.c. Fund to 10340 Grants.

Commissioner Boskovich

made a motion to approve items 14.1-14.4; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 4 yeas. 14.3. For Possible Action — Approval to: 14.3.a. Approve the Satisfaction and Release of Financial Security Related to a Parcel Map Improvement Agreement, releasing the financial security and waiving enforcement of the improvements related to Parcel Map Improvement Agreement IA-97-0003, entered into on November 18, 1997, between Ronald R. & Sally 0. Murphy and the Board of County Commissioners related to parcels 1,2,3 and 4 of File Map #41 7304, recorded in Nye County as document number 433193, all located within the Town of Pahrump, State of Nevada; and 14.3.b. Execute the Agreement.

Commissioner Boskovich

made a motion to approve items 14.1-14.4; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 4 yeas. March 19, 2024 14.4. For Possible Action — Approval to: 14.4.a. Approve the Satisfaction and Release of Financial Security Related to a Parcel Map Improvement Agreement, releasing the financial security and waiving enforcement of the improvements related to Parcel Map Improvement Agreement lA-97-0004, entered into on December 3, 1997, between The Murphy Family Trust and the Board of County Commissioners related to parcels 1&2 of File Map #414512, recorded in Nye County as document number 433490, all located within the Town of Pahrump, State of Nevada: and 14.4.b. Execute the Agreement.

Commissioner Boskovich

made a motion to approve items 14.1-14.4; seconded by

Commissioner Carbone

; 4 yeas. SHERIFF 16. For Possible Action — Discussion and deliberation to: 16.a. Approve, amend and approve, or reject a Memorandum of Understanding with Red Rock Search and Rescue and the Nye County Sheriff’s Office to provide a coordinated community response in the search and recovery of missing or lost persons; and 16.b. Execute the agreement. Stephani Elliott said there was already an agreement with the local Southern Nye County Search and Rescue. This would expand the footprint so the Sheriff’s Office could work in unison with Red Rock Search and Rescue.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve the MOU with Red Rock Search and Rescue and execute the agreement; seconded by Commissioner Boskovich; 5 yeas. March 19, 2024 17. For Possible Action — Discussion and deliberation to: 17.a. Approve, amend and approve, or reject a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Southern Nevada Healthcare Systems, and the Nye County Sheriff’s Department to provide interagency coordination with requests for assistance; and 17.b. Execute the agreement. Stephani Elliott explained the County was required to have this MOU in place to assist the Department of Veterans.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve the MOU with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Southern Nevada Healthcare Systems, and execute the agreement; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 5 yeas. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 15. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation for the Board of County Commissioners to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired term of the Nye County Clerk due to the resignation of Mark F. Kampf effective April 1, 2024 from the following list of candidates: Kayla Ball, Leonardo Blundo, Andrew Caccavale, Douglas Dubin, Con A. Freidhof, William E. Hockstedler, Chastity Lobato-Beicher, and William P. Stark. Tim Sutton advised Chastity Lobato-Belcher removed her name from consideration. Kayla Ball provided her background in the legal field. She had been interested in the Clerk’s position for quite some time and had planned on pursuing that at some point in her career. She said she was familiar with the requirements of the position, including the different boards and elections. When it came to voting, Ms. Ball said she would keep an open mind and wanted to ensure that every vote was cast conveniently and efficiently counted. She felt the many different positions she had held at the District Attorney’s Office would be beneficial to being appointed to this position.

Commissioner Carbone

asked her what she knew about the election process.

Ms. Ball

said unfortunately she was a fish out of water on the election process, but she was quick to learn and there was no information that she could not find.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked Ms. Ball if she would be able to walk in the office tomorrow and begin managing, to which she responded yes. Leonardo Blundo felt he was the best qualified candidate as he was a former Commissioner which would benefit the Clerk’s Office. He thought they would be able to work very well together to solve the issues in the office with the courts and other things March 19, 2024 15. Cont’d For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation for the Board of - — County Commissioners to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired term of the Nye County Clerk due to the resignation of Mark F. Kampf effective April 1, 2024 from the following list of candidates: Kayla Ball, Leonardo Blundo, Andrew Caccavale, Douglas Dubin, Con A. Freidhof, William E. Hockstedler, Chastity Lobato-Belcher, and William P. Stark. that would come up like the election. Mr. Blundo said the Commission needed a bulldog in this position.

Commissioner Carbone

mentioned the new voter registration system.

Mr. Blundo

said he knew there were some issues with that, but he was not sure if it would affect Nye County. He wanted a smooth election and would follow the Board’s policy of a certified hand count. He also thought a bi-partisan ad hoc committee was needed to be sure the public was involved.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked Mr. Blundo if he would be able to step in tomorrow and begin managing and taking over the election process.

Mr. Blundo

said he would work with the current Clerk to absorb as much information as possible and meet with the staff right away, and he would head to Tonopah this weekend. He would also eliminate the north and south situation. Andrew Caccavale was not present Douglas Dubin said the County Clerk was incredibly important as it oversaw a number of activities from wedding licenses to outdoor event permits and budgets to the elections and more. He had spoken with people in the community as well as leaders throughout the State of Nevada who wanted the confidence of knowing their vote was protected and the members of the leadership of this community were working on their behalf. He was committed to fostering collaboration and open communication within the community and that the County operated with transparency, efficiency, and integrity.

Commissioner Carbone

asked Mr. Dubin what he knew about the Clerk’s Office and the functions.

Mr. Dubin

said he was familiar with the rules and regulations set down in order to protect the right for people to vote. He was a candidate for public office in California and learned a lot from the ground up. If given the opportunity to be County Clerk, Mr. Dubin said he would learn everything that needed to be done starting day one and make sure the confidence of the community was restored and strengthened through interaction. March 19, 2024 15. Cont’d For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation for the Board of - — County Commissioners to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired term of the Nye County Clerk due to the resignation of Mark F. Kampf effective April 1, 2024 from the following list of candidates: Kayla Ball, Leonardo Blundo. Andrew Caccavale, Douglas Dubin, Con A. Freidhof, William E. Hockstedler, Chastity Lobato-Belcher, and William P. Stark.

Commissioner Carbone

asked Mr. Dubin if he was appointed if he would be able to interface with the people there today without any issues, to which Mr. Dubin responded absolutely. Con Freidhof said she had been with the Clerk’s Office for over five years and had been involved in politics since she was probably 18 years old with her uncle. The Clerk’s Office handled the Commission and Board of Equalization meetings, issued marriage licenses and fictitious firm name certificates, and the office was the recordkeeper for the County. Ms. Freidhof stated she knew the job because she was doing it.

Commissioner Carbone

pointed out the job required travel between Pahrump and the County seat and asked Ms. Freidhof if she was prepared for that.

Ms. Freidhof

said she had been to Pahrump probably nine times in the last two and half months.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked Ms. Freidhof if she would be able to go in tomorrow and start managing.

Ms. Freidhof

said yes as she had management experience. William Hockstedler said it was imperative that the County Clerk was transparent and accountable for a fair election, but that was just one of the duties of the office. He wanted to build on the trust that the people deserved. He felt he was qualified to bring his business experiences to the Clerk’s Office, and the mechanics of the office could be learned quickly. He was prepared to work with all County officials and employees following the laws of Nevada as well as the policies of the County, and he would take direction from the Board and the District Attorney’s Office. Mr. Hockstedler welcomed the opportunity to make the Commissioners and the residents of this growing community proud of how organized the department would be under his leadership and supervision.

Commissioner Jabbour

noted Mr. Hockstedler would be on the ballot and was currently employed. He asked how those would be impacted if he was appointed today.

Mr. Hockstedler

said he would immediately resign from his position at the Mayo Clinic and take his name off of the ballot. William Stark said he was currently the County’s Records Management Administrator. March 19, 2024 15. Cont’d For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation for the Board of - — County Commissioners to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired term of the Nye County Clerk due to the resignation of Mark F. Kampf effective April 1, 2024 from the following list of candidates: Kayla Ball, Leonardo Blundo, Andrew Caccavale, Douglas Dubin, Con A. Freidhof, William E. Hockstedler, Chastity Lobato-Belcher, and William P. Stark. While records management was paramount to the Clerk’s Office because of the various documents and filings, another thing that was important was a thorough knowledge of public records requests, which he had gained through his current position. As to the elections, Mr. Stark said he was not concerned about the hand count as Mark Kampf had already paved the way and he would continue on.

Commissioner Carbone

asked how Mr. Stark would handle the stumbling blocks the Secretary of State’s Office would create over the hand count.

Mr. Stark

said he hoped to have a best as possible working relationship with the Secretary of State and any other external offices as applicable. He would either be contacted by the Secretary of State’s Office or he would call them himself.

Commissioner Carbone

asked Mr. Stark how he would fit in with the employees who were already established without causing issues.

Mr. Stark

explained his philosophy was to foster a positive working environment. It would behoove anyone who was appointed to garner the support of the staff and do everything they could to establish those good working relationships.

Commissioner Carbone

noted Mr. Stark did not really know anything about the election process and asked how he would get into the middle of that.

Mr. Stark

said that came with having the support of the staff. He thought it would be difficult for someone coming in from the outside to succeed without the mutual support.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked Mr. Stark if he would be able to walk in tomorrow and begin managing, to which Mr. Stark responded yes. Andrew Caccavale was still not present. Laura Larsen supported appointing someone who was already in the office. Ammie Nelson stated her support of Ms. Freidhof. Carolene Logue also supported the appointment of Ms. Freidhof. March 19, 2024 15. Cont’d For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation for the Board of - — County Commissioners to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired term of the Nye County Clerk due to the resignation of Mark F. Kampf effective April 1, 2024 from the following list of candidates: Kayla Ball, Leonardo Blundo, Andrew Caccavale, Douglas Dubin, Con A. Freidhof, William E. Hockstedler, Chastity Lobato-Belcher, and William P. Stark. Darryl Lackey said he ran for the Clerk position, but the Board appointed Mr. Kampf before the election and now he was quitting before the next. That told him something was dirty. Scott Shepston stated his support of Mr. Blundo. Jennie Okawa said she supported Ms. Freidhof. William Lovegren urged the Commissioners to think long and hard about who they chose and not make this decision lightly just because some people might have certain things that other people did not. Candace Hunt said more training for the poll workers was needed. She asked the Board to appoint someone who had really good management skills so that the workers themselves and the public felt the confidence that they should in the election process. Pat Minshall stated her support of Ms. Freidhof. Herman Lewis thought the best way to make the selection since it was not a popularity contest was to do the grading system. Assessor Sheree Stringer stated her support of Ms. Freidhof. Mark Kampf said Ms. Freidhof helped him learn and was by his side through the whole election process. He worked very hard to develop Ms. Freidhof to understand more than just the day-to-day work such as understanding the NRS5 and getting involved with the Secretary of State. He felt there was no one other than her who should be given the reins of this job. The Board recessed to allow the Commissioners to rank the applicants. Tim Sutton said the results of the Commissioners’ ranking sheets were 118 points for

Ms. Freidhof

; 79 points for Ms. Ball; 73 points for Mr. Hockstedler; 57 points for Mr. Stark; 57 points for Mr. Dubin; 51 points for Mr. Blundo; and 23 points for Mr. Caccavale.

Commissioner Jabbour

made a motion to appoint the individual to fill the unexpired term of Nye County Clerk due to the resignation of Mark Kampf effective April 1, 2024, to Con Freidhof; seconded by Commissioner Cox; 5 yeas. March 19, 2024 FINANCE 18. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding a request to set a date, time, and location for a Public Hearing to adopt, amend and adopt, or reject Nye County Resolution 2024-06: A Resolution Authorizing a Temporary Interfund Loan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Helen Bae said this item was to set a time and date for the hearing required to do an interfund loan. In the back-up was the resolution being proposed which would be discussed at the April 2, 2024, meeting.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to set a time, date, and location for Tonopah on April 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 5 yeas. SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF UNINCORPORATED TOWN OF PAHRUMP 13. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to consider a proposal to amend Town of Pahrump Ordinance No. 43 to revise and restate the Town’s regulations concerning collection, transportation, deposit, and disposal of solid waste and recyclables. Tyler Leavitt said he wanted some of the language changed in PTO 43 so he could open a business in Pahrump and Amargosa Valley. The way it was written now it prohibited other small businesses from starting in those towns. He wanted to supply roll off dumpsters to locals and businesses in Pahrump. It had been stated multiple times that someone could not haul solid waste for compensation or any other services and Mr. Leavitt felt the current company had the monopoly long enough. When the ordinance was written in 2009 the population was around 35,000. It was around 50,000 now and

Mr. Leavitt

believed there was enough room for another small business.

Commissioner Strickland

said she had also seen this as a problem and thought the Board needed to consider it because it was a monopoly situation. There was also no one who would load up the dumpsters at this time.

Commissioner Jabbour

said Mr. Leavitt spoke during C&S’s presentation on the contract renewal a few months ago. He had asked Mr. Leavitt if he was a licensed contractor and the answer was no. Before the ordinances were changed it seemed pretty simple to Commissioner Jabbour that if Mr. Leavitt wanted to break into a business he would secure a license to comply with that provision. William Lovegren said if Mr. Leavitt was demolishing stuff he would have to have a license for that, but if he was just picking stuff up with a dumpster all he was doing was transportation and Mr. Lovegren did not see where a contractor’s license was needed for that. March 19, 2024 13. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to consider a - — proposal to amend Town of Pahrump Ordinance No. 43 to revise and restate the Town’s regulations concerning collection, transportation, deposit, and disposal of solid waste and recyclables. Carolene Logue said it was her understanding that it was a request to change an ordinance that would allow for a specialized service. She talked about the debris around construction sites. She thought looking at the ordinance to allow somebody to pick that trash up who had to follow regulations might not be a bad idea. Doug Knowles thought this was a very valuable service to the community and should be considered. Laura Larsen stated if Mr. Leavitt wanted to do something like this to provide a service for disabled people in the community then the Commissioners should let him.

Mr. Ware

said he also had some roll out buckets, which he did not rent. He picked up furniture and helped out the disabled. Right now he was not allowed to take his containers to the dump because of the equipment he had even though he was a homeowner in Pahrump. Mr. Ware asked the Commissioners to help with that situation.

Commissioner Strickland

asked Mr. Ware to e-mail staff. She also asked the Commissioners to look at the ordinance.

Commissioner Carbone

agreed to work with her on it.

Commissioner Cox

thought something needed to be put in it that distinguished between a business and a contractor as they could not be one and the same. She also felt someone from Pahrump Valley Disposal should be included in the re-write discussions. March 19, 2024 SITTING AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC WORKS

Commissioner Jabbour

asked Mr. Boiling to move on the properties that the Board had approved in the past. Brian Kunzi said he had concerns about the legitimacy of taking these parcels off of the Treasurer’s trust property list without paying the delinquent taxes since there really was not a real tangible, immediate benefit as far as using it for right-of-way and drainage. The decision was made to take these now because many of them did not have rig hts-of way on them and those would now be on the maps as development occurred. The County would then auction them off, which was revenue back to the County as the properties would be put back on the tax rolls. Carolene Logue thought the discussion of water needed to be included in discussions about growth. Tami Pitman said she was at a water board meeting where they were talking about buying properties. She asked if anyone considered making these properties larger tracts. March 19, 2024 22.a. Determine that a public purpose may be served by the acquisition of the real property more particularly described as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 013-631 -28, 028-111 -04, 029-635-04, 035-254-01, 035-255-15, and 040-181-56; 22.b. Consider the application made to the Board of County Commissioners by Nye County Public Works for permission to acquire the real property described as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 013-631-28, 028-111-04, 029- 635-04, 035-254-01, 035-255-15, and 040-181-56; 22.c. Adopt, amend and adopt, or reject Nye County Resolution No. 2024-03: A Resolution Directing the Transfer of Nye County Treasurer Trust Property into Nye County Ownership for Public Purposes. 22.d. Fund $4,027.97 in delinquent taxes from 10205 Road Capital Fund.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to amend and adopt Resolution No. 2024-03 removing APNs 029-635-04 and 035-255-15, and fund $2,482.19 from the Road Fund 10205; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 5 yeas. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES 19. For Possible Action — Presentation, discussion and deliberation regarding: 19.a. A presentation by Karyn Smith, Human Services Director, Stacy Smith, NyE Communities Coalition Executive Director and Amanda Hammar, Nye Communities Coalition on the Opioid Impact in Nye County, and the creation of the Opioid UselOpioid Use Disorder Community Needs Assessment. (10-minute time limit) 19.b. Approve, amend and approve, or reject the Nye County Opioid Spending Plan as outlined in the Needs Assessment. Health and Human Services Director Karyn Smith and Amanda Hammar from Nye Communities Coalition were present. Ms. Smith clarified they were here to get approval on the needs assessment, not to hire anyone. Ms. Smith and Ms. Hammar then discussed the needs assessment. Maryan Hollis talked about the recidivism of people trying to come off of drugs and wondered if the study would support a methadone clinic. Ammie Nelson was not sure if Ms. Smith or Ms. Hammar had spoken with Judge Wanker about her drug court figures compared to their figures. If there was such an opiold problem, then Judge Wanker would be the one to confirm that. Ms. Nelson thought there was a bigger drug problem in the County than opioid use and that drug rehabilitation centers were needed. March 19, 2024 19. Cont’d. - For Possible Action — Presentation, discussion and deliberation regarding: 19.a. A presentation by Karyn Smith, Human Services Director, Stacy Smith, NyE Communities Coalition Executive Director and Amanda Hammar, Nye Communities Coalition on the Opioid Impact in Nye County, and the creation of the Opioid UselOpioid Use Disorder Community Needs Assessment. (10-minute time limit) 19.b. Approve, amend and approve, or reject the Nye County Opioid Spending Plan as outlined in the Needs Assessment. Laura Larsen said the pharmacists needed to be looked at too and the number of prescriptions they were writing. Carolene Logue said the problem would not go away with one motion from the County Commissioners. It was something that was factually documented and needed attention. She thought the best group in the community was Nye Communities Coalition which was willing to take this on and knew it was not going to be solved overnight. Erika Gerling said she did not see anything in the assessment where it distinguished between the people using opioids illicitly and people taking their prescriptions the way their doctor ordered because people died from that as well. She thought the Board should also look at that. Doug Knowles felt there was a drug distribution problem in the County that needed to be addressed as part of this. Linda Clark thought the problem would never be solved unless the people on the streets were sent back to Las Vegas and California.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve the opioids plan for assessment needs; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour. Brian Kunzi asked that the motion clarify it was pages 2-18 as provided in the back-up.

Commissioner Carbone

amended his motion to approve the opioids plan for assessment needs as set forth in pages 2-18 of the back-up; Commissioner Jabbour amended his second; 5 yeas. March 19, 2024 PLANNINGIBUILDINGICODE COMPLIANCE 20. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding LD-22-25, to modify an Amended Final Map for the previously recorded Mountain Falls Planning Area 2, Unit I Map, FM-2020-000013, recorded on August 4, 2021 under document number 961731. William Lyon Homes, Inc. Property Owner. Taney Engineering Agent/Applicant. Susan Florian explained this was a request to modify the map to correct lots 13, 14, 28 and 29 so they could comply with Public Works’ civil off-site improvement plan revisions. Quiana Medici added the RPC approved AB-23-1 on February 14, 2024, which was an application abandoning an 860 square foot portion of E. Trevano Avenue in order to clean-up the mapping lines to conform to the built condition and revisions required by Public Works.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve LD-22-25, modifying a final amended map for Mountain Falls; seconded by Commissioner Boskovich; 4 yeas.

Commissioner Cox

voted nay. SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF UNINCORPORATED TOWN OF PAHRUMP 12. For Possible Action — Discussion and deliberation to: 12.a. Determine that a public purpose may be served by the acquisition of the real property more particularly described as Assessor’s Parcel Number 038-191-16; 12.b. Consider the application made to the Board of County Commissioners by Town of Pahrump Building and Grounds for permission to acquire the real property described as Assessor’s Parcel Number 038-191 -16 for parking expansion for Petrack Park; 12.c. Adopt, amend and adopt, or reject Nye County Resolution No. 2024-05: A Resolution Directing the Transfer of Nye County Treasurer Trust Property into Town of Pahrump Ownership for Public Purposes: and 12.d. Fund $277.69 in delinquent tax from 25101 General Fund.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to determine the property was needed and adopt Resolution No. 2024-05 to transfer the property from Treasurer Trust to Pahrump Town ownership and fund $277.69 in delinquent tax from 25101; seconded by

Commissioner Jabbour

; 5 yeas. March 19, 2024

Commissioner Strickland

noted the resolution indicated five acres.

Commissioner Jabbour

made a motion to determine the purpose for the acquisition of parcel 019-411-08, the Board considered the application, and adopt Nye County Resolution No. 2024-07, a resolution directing the transfer of Nye County Treasurer Trust property into Town of Amargosa ownership for public purposes; seconded by

Commissioner Cox

; 5 yeas. March 19, 2024

Commissioner Strickland

said she wanted to have one letter stating these were the letters requested in support, but the Board made no determination as to supporting one entity over the other. She had asked for help with research and for feedback from the health officer.

Commissioner Cox

said they should have written the Board a letter about what they did and asking for the support rather than asking the Board to send a letter for them. She thought these items were misguiding the Board and that none of them should be done. She wished them luck if they wanted to do business. John Paz, CFO for All for Health, Health for All, said they operated in Las Vegas and this opportunity would allow them to expand their services to Pahrump. A health center had lost its federal funding and that was why this opportunity existed. Mr. Paz said they were trying to help the community and had already leased a clinic in Pahrump. They were simply requesting a letter of support for their application. March 19, 2024 26. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a letter - — in support of All for Health, Health for All. 27. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a letter - — in support of Center for Family Health and Education. 28. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a letter - — in support of Southern Nevada Community Health Center. - — in support of Nevada Health Foundation.

Commissioner Strickland

took issue with Mr. Paz’s definition of Pahrump in his letter as having chronic poverty, health issues, homelessness, and dwindling support resources. She felt it was very disrespectful.

Mr. Paz

explained the federally qualified health centers received funding to provide health services for the homeless and chronic disease. This grant covered Las Vegas and Pahrump, and most of this funding would be used in the greater Las Vegas area.

Mr. Paz

was willing to change the wording of the letter.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked if he had a letter of support from the Clark County Commission, to which Mr. Paz responded no.

Commissioner Cox

said it appeared he had written the letter in such a way to make Pahrump look bad so he could get the federal grant money which would benefit him, not Pa h rump.

Commissioner Boskovich

pointed out by his own admission the majority of the money would go to Las Vegas.

Commissioner Carbone

wondered if he did not have a letter from Clark why he needed one from Nye.

Mr. Paz

explained this grant specifically required the applicant to provide services in Pahrump. Cesar Landeros, representing Center for Family Health and Education, said they had the discretion on where the grant was applied. They had been getting to know the community the last few months and believed their ability to survive the application of this grant funding was viable. This community was much like the other areas they served in the Los Angeles area and they were seeking the Board’s support to serve the community as well. March 19, 2024 26. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a letter - — in support of All for Health, Health for All. 27. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a letter - — in support of Center for Family Health and Education. 28. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a letter - — in support of Southern Nevada Community Health Center. - — in support of Nevada Health Foundation.

Commissioner Strickland

noted the letter stated they were leaders in providing community healthcare to Las Vegas residents. She wondered where Pahrump and Nye County would be injected into this.

Mr. Landeros

explained they were not bound to use the funds in only Las Vegas. They had to identify different zip codes, which included Pahrump, and they believed they could make a difference in the community.

Commissioner Carbone

asked what Mr. Landeros would do when the grant ran out.

Mr. Landeros

said they put together a plan. They had 120 days to basically make this grant active and open the doors of the clinics within the area. They were tentatively working on securing two sites. He explained they focused their services primarily on operational revenue and used about 8% of funding from federal funds. They had the capacity financially to continue the services outside the bounds of the grant money.

Commissioner Jabbour

was also concerned about Pahrump and Nye County not being included in the letter. He asked if Mr. Landeros had any support letter from a governmental agency in Las Vegas.

Mr. Landeros

said they had requested one from Clark County and were waiting on the response. They had also requested support letters from the different agencies and other community-based organizations in Pahrump, including the hospital.

Commissioner Jabbour

pointed out Pahrump’s zip codes were not in the letter.

Mr. Landeros

said the letter could be amended as it was more of a draft. Since the deadline for the grant was tomorrow, his team could amend the letter and send them out to the Commissioners as soon as this afternoon or this evening.

Commissioner Ccx

said the Board could not vote on something that they did not have in front of it. She felt the letters had been very carefully crafted and designed for them to get what they wanted at the County’s expense. She stated she would not sign any letters to anybody. March 19, 2024 26. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a letter - — in support of All for Health, Health for All. 27. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a letter - — in support of Center for Family Health and Education. 28. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a letter - — in support of Southern Nevada Community Health Center. - — in support of Nevada Health Foundation.

Commissioner Boskovich

was curious to know if any of these requestors or principals were involved with Silver State in any way, which was the company that lost the federal funding.

Mr. Landeros

said they were not involved with Silver State.

Commissioner Strickland

said the Board had no guarantee this would be applied in Pahrump. The representative from the Southern Nevada Community Center was not present. Walter Davis, president and CEO of Nevada Health Centers, said they had been in business for 47 years and currently had a site operating in Amargosa Valley as a healthcare center. They were supporting Pahrump with mobile medical units to help support the loss of the Silver State Healthcare Center. Their goal today was to just share that they were planning to come to Pahrump. They had identified a couple of locations they planned on opening. Mr. Davis explained the letters of support were just sharing with the HRSA Foundation that they were seeking guidance from the communities.

Commissioner Boskovich

asked if the grant money would stay in Nye County.

Mr. Davis

said t would. The grant money was basically seed money for them to recruit and hire physicians. He stated that regardless of the grant they were coming anyway.

Commissioner Jabbour

asked how the grant funding would be allocated.

Mr. Davis

said all of it would be spent between Pahrump and Amargosa. Commissioners Strickland and Boskovich stated they could support this candidate. Maryan Hollis did not think any of the letters should be signed. March 19, 2024 26. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a letter - — in support of All for Health, Health for All. 27. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a letter - — in support of Center for Family Health and Education. 28. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a letter - — in support of Southern Nevada Community Health Center. - — in support of Nevada Health Foundation. Linda Clark said Pahrump needed specialists, not what any of these groups were offering. Herman Lewis thought a memorandum of understanding should be done before the letters were submitted outlining exactly what they would provide.

Commissioner Jabbour

made a motion to approve a letter of support for Nevada Health Foundation regarding submitting a Service Area Continuation-Additional Area application to the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Prime Health Care, to extend its service area in south/southwest Nevada, including the Town of Pahrump, Amargosa specifically, concentrating on these two towns in Nye County; seconded by Commissioner Boskovich; 3 yeas. Commissioners Carbone and Cox voted nay.

Commissioner Carbone

said there were several things this weekend like the Silver Trails event. There were some people there from Beatty to talk about things that needed to be worked on for tourism. The Coalition also had the Pah rump homeless wrap around event.

Commissioner Jabbour

said he was at the tourism strategic planning committee held in Tonopah. Patty Butler from Beatty was unable to attend, but Kat Galli furnished her the minutes and information from that meeting. He then thanked Mark Kampf for everything he did.

Commissioner Boskovich

commended and thanked all of the interested parties for the Clerk position.

Commissioner Strickland

said the community thrived when its members lifted each other up. She asked everyone to be that uplift.

Commissioner Strickland

adjourned the meeting. APPROVED this ATTEST: Of V’VX(ILA J 2024. (i’ ii Ch N)e Conty Clerk / Deputy