November 7, 2024

Commissioner Cox

read a letter into the record from Michele Fiore at her request regarding her case because Ms. Fiore was appealing the verdict. Commissioner Cox November 7, 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). stated the issues people were angry at the Commissioners for, like the solar, the homeless, and Med i-Waste, were never approved by them. As to the solar fields, she pointed out none of them were in Nye County because the County placed a moratorium on them months ago. They were in Clark County and the people should attend the Clark County Planning Board and Commission meetings to express their concerns.

Commissioner Jabbour

said he had seen some snippets of the BLM workshop and heard it said twice that the Nye County Commissioners had nothing to do with the project. He hoped the UNR Extension Program could get additional funding so they could splinter off outside of Pahrump and Tonopah. He was glad to hear someone was in Amargosa.

Commissioner Carbone

said there was also a lithium fire on US-95. The Commissioners and the fire department worked together to evaluate new materials that met all environmental requirements and the fire department was able to put the lithium fire out within minutes. He said U.S. Ecology needed to be evaluated as they had several fires they had not told the County about. Commissioner Carbone said there would be an agenda item to discuss ways to fix the roads. As to solar, he advised Nye County put together a very pointed letter to the Clark County Board of County Commissioners requesting an audience and still had not been able to get on the agenda. Commissioner Carbone then announced a Veteran’s Day ceremony would be held at the Chief Tecopa Cemetery starting at 10:00 a.m. on Veteran’s Day.

Commissioner Boskovich

said the way the federal government sat today required the County to entertain and provide solar locations. He felt the location probably mattered more than the actual solar. He did not think solar farms should be located around anyone. He said the County did not have the infrastructure to support homeless people. He noted that just in the last several years the homeless population had increased exponentially and if a shelter was brought into Pahrump it would be over.

Commissioner Boskovich

stated he would do everything he could to oppose it unless something happened to change his mind.

Commissioner Strickland

advised the Pahrump Public Lands Advisory Committee would have an agenda item regarding solar which should be coming to the Board as well. She encouraged the public to attend that meeting when the agenda was published. The item would ask the Board to hear an item that read “certain parcels to be zoned as open space per the NCC and the designation of a south side recreational management area to preserve Pahrump’s rural western quality of life, including Pahrump’s viewscape and outdoor recreation opportunities.” November 7, 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). Con Freidhof discussed the election. She said they never ran out of ballots and the counting would continue until November 12, 2024. She thanked everyone who assisted her during the election.

Mr. Jabbour

expressed his appreciation to the Clerk’s Office staff. Assessor Sheree Stringer advised her office sent out 4,638 personal exemption notices renewals. If someone was a veteran and new to the County she asked them to stop by the office with their DD-214, their Nevada driver’s license, and any award letter that was worth 60% or more in disability. If someone was blind and they had a letter from their optometrist/ophthalmologist stating that they should bring that in as they were entitled to an exemption through the County, as well as widows and widowers. Mrs. Stringer asked the public to be sure to open any correspondence from the County as they needed to be returned. Contracts and Grants Manager Stephani Elliott said the third and final Community Development Block Grant meeting was scheduled for November 15, 2024. At that meeting the projects that were eligible would be discussed and ranked. The projects would then go forward for a full application. There would also be a brief presentation of the Pahrump Fairgrounds project on that date. Public Communications Manager Arnold Knightly said he had been working to dispute some of the things that had been put out in the media. The Clerk’s Office received 174 same day registrations and people were told that was what was slowing the process down and causing two and a half hour delays, not the paper ballots. Also, the Clerk’s Office never ran out of paper ballots. Samantha Tackett said the next meeting of the Pahrump Public Lands Advisory Committee would be November 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building.

Commissioner Boskovich

asked if the owner was working with the Planning Department.

Ms. Ryhal

said the owner had done nothing to bring the property into compliance, and there had been no communication until after she posted the property with the abatement notice.

Commissioner Boskovich

asked if it was Ms. Ryhal’s opinion that the owner wanted to bring it into compliance. November 7, 2024 7.a. Declare 980 S. Firebird Circle West, Pahrump, NV, a public nuisance consisting of unsafe and unpermitted buildings and structures, no approved sewage disposal facilities or water supply, junk, and debris, all of which pose a public health and safety hazard; 7.b. Direct staff to utilize the abatement procedures to abate the hazard by removing or causing the removal of the hazardous conditions; and 7.c. ADDIv a sDecial assessment aaainst the real orooertv in the amount of the total cost of the abatement. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 038-312-10. Location: 980 S. Firebird Circle West, Pahrump, NV. Property Owner(s): Richard Saindon.

Ms. Ryhal

said yes, but he did not have help or the resources. She reached out to a couple of people who might be able to help him, but had not been able to accommodate it yet. Bradley Richardson explained the Board needed to determine if there was a public nuisance, which was the threshold issue. Once the determination of a nuisance was made, the next step was to set a date for abatement. If not abated, then the District Attorney’s Office could be requested to begin a court proceeding. The Board would also authorize staff to seek to have a lien placed on the property for the cost of the abatement.

Ms. Ryhal

stated there was no sanitation, no running water, and a structure the property owner built and lived in. There were several other wooden things on the property as well as propane stoves and a shower the property owner built. He brought water onto the property, and said he took his waste to another location and put it in a trash can. The photographs in the back-up showed other stuff stored on the property.

Commissioner Jabbour

wondered what would be a reasonable time as this had been going on since December, 2021. He wanted to hear from the property owner because there were some concerns about where things were going. The property owner could be using a private or public trash can to dump his hazardous waste in. Richard Saindon, the property owner, explained he set up a desert research station on the property and found the space-time continuum. Three years went by with no one saying anything about it. He said he wanted to sell the property, but he would need some help moving because he did not have a car.

Commissioner Strickland

asked Mr. Saindon if he had another place to live because this property was out of compliance and human waste could not be contained in an unsanitary way.

Mr. Richardson

advised he checked the notes on the justice court case for the criminal citation. Mr. Saindon’s condition was acknowledged by the court and the decision was November 7, 2024 7.a. Declare 980 S. Firebird Circle West, Pahrump, NV, a public nuisance consisting of unsafe and unpermitted buildings and structures, no approved sewage disposal facilities or water supply, junk, and debris, all of which pose a public health and safety hazard; 7.b. Direct staff to utilize the abatement procedures to abate the hazard by removing or causing the removal of the hazardous conditions; and 7.c. Apply a special assessment against the real property in the amount of the total cost of the abatement. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 038-312-10. Location: 980 S. Firebird Circle West, Pahrump, NV. Property Owner(s): Richard Saindon. made to not be punitive and punish him criminally. However, that criminal citation was a continuing violation.

Commissioner Carbone

asked Mr. Saindon if he was a veteran.

Mr. Saindon

said he served from 1974-1 977.

Commissioner Strickland

asked again if Mr. Saindon had any place else to go where he could do his work and be housed.

Mr. Saindon

said he would move to Amargosa Valley or someplace like that where there were no buildings codes. He asked why he could not stay on the property for the next two months.

Commissioner Strickland

asked what Mr. Saindon’s plan was should the timeline be granted.

Mr. Saindon

explained he could take stuff apart and hire someone to help him move it. He would also sell them the property if they helped him.

Commissioner Carbone

said the biggest concern the Commissioners had was Mr. Saindon being homeless because the Board could declare the property a nuisance and there would not be anything on the property for him to live in.

Mr. Saindon

pointed out he had been the property for seven years and asked why he could not have two months. Pat Minshall said while Amargosa did not have requirements for permits, etc., and there were some places that were way out of compliance, that was not what the citizens of Amargosa wanted. November 7, 2024 7.a. Declare 980 S. Firebird Circle West, Pahrump, NV, a public nuisance consisting of unsafe and unpermitted buildings and structures, no approved sewage disposal facilities or water supply, junk, and debris, all of which pose a public health and safety hazard; 7.b. Direct staff to utilize the abatement procedures to abate the hazard by removing or causing the removal of the hazardous conditions; and 7.c. Apply a special assessment against the real property in the amount of the total cost of the abatement. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 038-312-1 0. Location: 980 S. Firebird Circle West, Pahrump, NV. Property Owner(s): Richard Saindon. Melody Keith thought enough time had been given. There were too many properties like this in Pahrump. She thought Mr. Saindon should sell the property and as a veteran hoped he could find some assistance in Pahrump.

Mr. Richardson

explained building codes still had to be complied with outside of Pa h rump.

Commissioner Cox

asked if this was complaint driven, to which Mr. Waggoner responded absolutely.

Commissioner Jabbour

made a motion to declare 980 5. Firebird Circle West, Pahrump Nevada, a public nuisance consisting of unsafe and unpermitted buildings and structures, no approved sewage disposal facilities or water supply, junk and debris, all of which posed a public health and safety hazard, and issue a six-month provision to clean up the property by the owner Mr. Richard Saindon, and apply a special assessment to the property in the amount of the total cost of the abatement, APN 038- 312-10, located at 980 S. Firebird Circle West, Pahrump, Nevada, property owner Richard Saindon.

Commissioner Carbone

wanted to set the date as May 7, 2025.

Commissioner Jabbour

amended his motion to declare 980 S. Firebird Circle West, Pahrump Nevada, a public nuisance consisting of unsafe and unpermitted buildings and structures, no approved sewage disposal facilities or water supply, junk and debris, all of which posed a public health and safety hazard, and issue a six-month provision to May 7, 2025, to have the property cleaned up by the owner, Mr. Richard Saindon, and apply a special assessment to the property in the amount of the total cost of the abatement, APN 038-312-10, located at 980 S. Firebird Circle West, Pahrump, Nevada, property owner Richard Saindon; seconded by Commissioner Carbone; 5 yeas. November 7, 2024

Commissioner Strickland

opened and closed the public hearing. Scott Whittemore, appearing on behalf of Grid Liance West, talked about the many opportunities to be heard on this particular project. He believed this was their 1 5th public meeting in relation to it. Bob Sweetin said one of the key regulatory compliance components that his client had to deal with here was related to the special use permit offset fee in the Memorandum of Final Action. Based on discussions with Mr. Waggoner, Mr. Sweetin asked if the Commission could include direction to staff to include in the Memorandum of Final Action the $5 million special use permit offset fee. Mr. Sweetin anticipated that would be paid after today’s action before that memorandum was issued.

Commissioner Strickland

asked if the paperwork had been finished, to which Mr. Sweetin responded it had been.

Mr. Waggoner

noted there were no specific fees stated.

Mr. Whittemore

explained that was something they just started wrestling with, but they would retract the request and move forward with the SUP. He said they would do their job and come back with detail rather than trying to do this on the fly.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve ETSU-24-14; seconded by

Commissioner Boskovich

; 5 yeas. November 7, 2024 8. 10:00 a.m. — For Possible Action — Discussion and deliberation to: 8.a. Declare 1680 S. Blagg Road, Pahrump, NV, a public nuisance consisting of unsafe and unpermitted mobile homes, storage of recreation vehicles and unregistered, wrecked or dismantled motor vehicles, junk, and debris, all of which pose a public health and safety hazard; 8.b. Direct staff to utilize the abatement procedures to abate the hazard by removing or causing the removal of the hazardous conditions; and B.c. Apply a special assessment against the real property in the amount of the total cost of the abatement. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 039-212-09. Location: 1680 5. Blagg Road, Pahrump, NV. Property Owner(s): Angeligue Marie Villegas. Code Enforcement Officer Susan Ryhal said this property had multiple abandoned recreational vehicles in various stages of disrepair. There was also an old single-wide mobile home on the property in various stages of disrepair. She explained this case was opened originally in April, 2018, on a citizen complaint and two additional complaints had been receive since then. The property owner was issued a citation in April, 2021. It went through the court process where the property owner failed to appear and was arrested. It went to bench trial eventually with another failure to appear. Ms. Ryhal said they had not had any communication with the owner since the property was posted with abatement notice on October 7, 2024, and that was the last action taken.

Commissioner Boskovich

said he got a lot of calls and communication from people who were very frustrated this had been allowed to go on this long. He said people should not come here and think they could destroy their neighbor’s property values because that was all they wanted to do.

Commissioner Carbone

said this was something a prior Commissioner wanted to do something about as well. He asked Bradley Richardson if there was anything the Board needed to be aware of.

Mr. Richardson

said the issue was not resolved. As to the representation there was a bench trial, he was still trying to find that in his notes, but the property owner was rather contentious in front of the court.

Ms. Ryhal

advised the owner failed to appear and was still at warrant.

Mr. Waggoner

said in the beginning stages of this the property owner was living on the property, but he did know if she was now. He advised there were no sanitation facilities or water or power to the property. Jeannine Yeager said she could see the property from her backyard. The abandoned vehicles had been there for at least ten years. When she moved there a woman was living in the Winnebago RV. Ms. Yeager had seen that woman come out of the RV with an orange five-gallon Home Depot bucket and a small shovel to bury her waste in the November 7, 2024 8. Cont’d. - 10:00 a.m. — For Possible Action — Discussion and deliberation to: 8.a. Declare 1680 S. Blagg Road, Pahrump, NV, a public nuisance consisting of unsafe and unpermitted mobile homes, storage of recreation vehicles and unregistered, wrecked or dismantled motor vehicles, iunk. and debris, all of which pose a public health and safety hazard; 8.b. Direct staff to utilize the abatement procedures to abate the hazard by removing or causing the removal of the hazardous conditions; and 8.c. Apply a special assessment against the real property in the amount of the total cost of the abatement. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 039-212-09. Location: 1680 S. Blagg Road, Pahrump, NV. Property Owner(s): Angeligue Marie Villegas. dirt next to the RV since there was no water, no electricity, and no sewer on the property. Ms. Yeager said she had not seen the woman for several months and some neighbors told her they heard that she had passed away. She said her concern was there may be propane or gasoline in the tanks of the vehicles which could erupt if there was ever a fire. She said besides being an eyesore and reducing the value of the surrounding homes, they had also been told by their exterminator service that there were rats populating in those vehicles and the rats were coming over the fence into the neighboring properties. Ms. Yeager said she put out rat bait and had found four dead rats in her backyard. They had also damaged her car’s engine, and her disabled neighbors across the street had rats building nests under their house. They had eaten the insulation and damaged the vents for their heating ducts. Heather Freeman said she was glad this issue was finally on the agenda. She said people a couple of blocks away were also experiencing a rat issue. Melody Keith wished the Commissioners would take a more aggressive stance with property owners that continued to defy all attempts to clean up their properties because it was getting out of hand. Carolene Logue said properties like this one were a long-standing issue in the community. Monitoring was needed to achieve compliance with the various regulations.

Commissioner Boskovich

made a motion to declare 1680 S. Blagg Road, Pahrump, Nevada, a public nuisance consisting of hazards such as unsafe and unpermitted mobile homes, storage of recreation vehicles and unregistered, wrecked, or dismantled motor vehicles, junk and debris, all of which posed a public health and safety hazard, direct staff to utilize the abatement procedures to abate the hazard by removing or causing the removal of the hazardous conditions, and apply a special assessment against the real property in the amount of the total cost of the abatement, APN 039-212- 09, 1680 S. Blagg Road, Pahrump, Nevada, property ownerAngelique Marie Villegas; seconded by Commissioner Carbone.

Commissioner Carbone

asked if the County would be able to fund the cost of this. November 7, 2024 8. Cont’d. - 10:00 am. — For Possible Action — Discussion and deliberation to: 8.a. Declare 1680 S. Blagg Road, Pahrump, NV, a public nuisance consisting of unsafe and unpermitted mobile homes, storage of recreation vehicles and unregistered, wrecked or dismantled motor vehicles, junk, and debris, all of which pose a public health and safety hazard; 8.b. Direct staff to utilize the abatement procedures to abate the hazard by removing or causing the removal of the hazardous conditions; and 8.c. Apply a special assessment against the real property in the amount of the total cost of the abatement. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 039-212-09. Location: 1680 S. Blagg Road, Pahrump, NV. Property Owner(s): Angeligue Marie Villegas. Helen Bae said she could work with the Planning Department to collect those costs.

Mr. Waggoner

advised per the Code a certain period of time to come into compliance was needed. He recommended no more than 15 days as it had not happened.

Mr. Richardson

advised 15 days was more than enough as the property had not been in compliance for years, a willful ignorance of the criminal compliance issue.

Commissioner Boskovich

amended his motion to declare 1680 S. Blagg Road, Pahrump, Nevada, a public nuisance consisting of hazards such as unsafe and unpermitted mobile homes, storage of recreation vehicles and unregistered, wrecked, or dismantled motor vehicles, junk and debris, all of which posed a public health and safety hazard, direct staff to utilize the abatement procedures to abate the hazard by removing or causing the removal of the hazardous conditions by November 30, 2024, and apply a special assessment against the real property in the amount of the total cost of the abatement, APN 039-212-09, 1680 S. Blagg Road, Pahrump, Nevada, property owner Angelique Marie Villegas; Commissioner Carbone amended his second.

Commissioner Cox

noted the property owner was not present and may not even be aware of this as she may be dead. She asked if the decision would be posted on the property so she could not say she was not notified.

Mr. Richardson

explained if the abatement proceeding in district court went forward best efforts had to be used to notify the property owner, which could include publication in the Pahrump Valley Times as well as personal service. All efforts as prescribed by NRS would be followed.

Mr. Waggoner

advised all notifications were mailed and posted on the property for today’s hearing as well as all of the notices of violations and citations.

Commissioner Ccx

was not present.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve consent items 13.1-13.6; seconded by Commissioner Boskovich; 4 yeas. 13.2. For Possible Action — Approval of the meeting minutes from the joint meeting on July 16, 2024.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve consent items 13.1-1 3.6; seconded by Commissioner Boskovich; 4 yeas. November 7, 2024 13.3. For Possible Action Approval of Return of Sale; affidavits of publication pursuant to NRS 361 .595 for the Nye County Trust Property Online Auction held on September 10 12, 2024.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve consent items 13.1-13.6; seconded by Commissioner Boskovich; 4 yeas. 13.4. For Possible Action — Approval to: I 3.4.a. Accept the State of Nevada Division of Public & Behavioral Health Subaward Amendment #2 redirecting some funds from Personnel, Travel, Equipment and Other to Operating and Contractual; and 13.4.b. Execute the Amendment.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve consent items 13.1-13.6; seconded by Commissioner Boskovich; 4 yeas. 13.5 For Possible Action — Approval to: 13.5.a. Accept the Nevada Division of State Parks Land & Water Conservation Fund Project Amendment #1 extending the expiration date of the original Agreement from December 31, 2024 to June 30, 2025; and 13.5.b. Execute the Amendment.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve consent items 13.1-1 3.6; seconded by Commissioner Boskovich; 4 yeas. 13.6 For Possible Action Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to participate as a Cooperating Agency in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the Esmeralda 7 solar project.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve consent items 13.1-1 3.6; seconded by Commissioner Boskovich; 4 yeas. SITTING AS THE NYE COUNTY LICENSING AND LIQUOR BOARD

Commissioner Jabbour

assumed the Chair of the Liquor and Licensing Board. November 7, 2024 GAMING 11. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a Gaming License for Best Bet Products doing business at Montana Bar and Steakhouse located at 1301 S. Loop Rd., Pahrump, NV. Shawn Holmes and Louis Sposato, Applicants. Samantha Tackett advised the Sheriff’s recommendation was approval.

Commissioner Strickland

made a motion to approve as written; seconded by

Commissioner Boskovich

; 4 yeas. LIQUOR 12. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a 90-Day Temporary Package Liquor License for 1918 Winter Street ABS, LLC. dba Albertsons #341, Located at 200 S. Highway 160, Pahrump, NV. 1918 Winter Street ABS, LLC, Applicant. Kevin McNamara, Licensee. This item was removed from the agenda. SITTING AS THE NYE COUNTY BOARD OF HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS 10. 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. Assistant Public Works Director Beau Gott provided updates on the activities of the crews and the projects in the County. Pat Minshall said Valley View had still not been striped, which was a problem at night especially if someone did not dim their high beams. Also, she mentioned at the last meeting that there was a section of Farm Road where it either washed away or it did not get a good paint job and that needed to be updated as well. Carolene Logue commended the Public Works Department for the work on Kellogg. She asked if asphalt work would be done from Jane on down to Gamebird. SITTING AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Commissioner Strickland

assumed the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. November 7, 2024

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to award the bid to Wulfenstein Construction for the 1/2” Chip Seal Screenings $16.00 per ton FOB Plant, $22.90 per ton FOB Road Yard, and 3/8” Chip Seal Screenings $16.00 per ton FOB Plant, $22.90 per ton FOB Road Yard approve the bidder, and fund from 10205 Road; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 4 yeas. November 7, 2024 PUBLIC WORKS 14. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to set a date, time, and location for a Public Hearing to recommend a course of action to the State Engineer for Nevada Division of Water Resources Temporary Applications 93837 through 93844 per Nevada Revised Statute 533.363. 15. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to set a date, time, and location for a public hearing to discuss and review the new Project Priority Ranking List for roadway and transportation improvements as contained within the Streets and Highways Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) part of the Capital Improvement Plans and Impact Fees for the Pahrump Regional Planning District. 16. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding a request to set a date, time and location for a Public Hearing on Nye County Bill No. 2024-10: A Bill Proposing To Amend Nye County Code Title 8, Titled Health And Safety, Chapter 8.24 Titled Solid Waste Management, Section 8.24.020 Titled Definitions, By Adding The Definition Of Household Waste And State Of Nevada Identification Card; Article I Titled General Provisions, Section 8.24.050, Titled License Required For Solid Waste Haulers, By Changing The License Required For Solid Waste Haulers; Section 8.24.240 Titled Promulgation Of Regulations And Fee Schedule, By Increasing The Waiver Application Fee And Adding When Waivers Shall Not Be Granted; Chapter 8.24.250 Titled Waiver Of Use Fees, By Adding Verification Of A Nye County Resident For Household Waste And Other Waste Fees And Use Fees; and Providing for the Severability, Constitutionality and Effective Date Thereof; and Other Matters Properly Relating Thereto. 17. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding a request to set a date, time and location for a public hearing on Nye County Bill No. 2024-11: A Bill Proposing To Amend Nye County Code Title 3, Titled Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.04, Titled Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Section 3.04.020, Titled Definitions by Amending Motor Vehicle Fuel, and Amending Section 3.04.100, Titled Imposition and Rate; Motor Vehicle Fuel by Imposing a Five Cent ($0.05) Per Gallon Excise Tax on Diesel Fuel and Providing for the Severability, Constitutionality and Effective Date Thereof; and Other Matters Properly Relating Thereto. Herman Lewis pointed out item 17 had been voted down.

Commissioner Strickland

asked the public to stick to the dates and times.

Mr. Lewis

asked the Commissioners to not set a time and date for something that was voted down. Tamie Pitman also felt that a time and date should not be set for something the people of the County already voted down. November 7, 2024 14. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to set a date, time, - — and location for a Public Hearing to recommend a course of action to the State Engineer for Nevada Division of Water Resources Temporary Applications 93837 through 93844 per Nevada Revised Statute 533.363. 15. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to set a date, time, - — and location for a public hearing to discuss and review the new Project Priority Ranking List for roadway and transportation improvements as contained within the Streets and Highways Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) part of the Capital Improvement Plans and Impact Fees for the Pahrump Regional Planning District. 16. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding a - — request to set a date, time and location for a Public Hearing on Nye County Bill No. 2024-10. 17. Cont’d. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation regarding a - — request to set a date, time and location for a public hearing on Nye County Bill No.2024-Il. Public Works Director Tom Boiling explained the reason a date and time was being set for the five-cent diesel tax was because motions could not be made on that without a public hearing.

Commissioner Jabbour

made a motion to set a date and time for item 14 as December 3, 2024, at 10:00 am. in Tonopah; for item 15 as December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Tonopah; for item 16 as November 21, 2024, in Pahrump at 10:00 a.m.; and for item 17 as November 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Pahrump; seconded by Commissioner Boskovich; 4 yeas.

Commissioner Jabbour

said he appreciated public comment and the people who were engaged and participated in the meetings. However, he would really appreciate if the people would pay attention to what exactly was said. He asked the Clerk to read back what he said this morning.

Ms. Freidhof

read Commissioner Jabbour’s earlier comments where he stated Nye County had nothing to do with the project at this point.

Commissioner Strickland

addressed the comment about a County employee voting on it last week. She stated Tim Sutton was no longer the County Manager. He was now a private individual with a law practice. If he was one of the two people who voted then that was also something the Commissioners were not privy to or had control over.

Commissioner Cox

thought the misconception was due to the name Nye County Community Coalition. She explained that was its own organization and had nothing to do with the County, although the County had helped them when they had asked.

Commissioner Jabbour

clarified the organization was now called Nye Communities Coalition, not Nye County.

Commissioner Carbone

asked the County Manager to put together a number of all of the organizations that were taking care of people whatever the issue was. He knew of at least seven besides the churches. Commissioner Carbone referred to the comments made about justice court, which the Board did have a certain amount of authority over. He wanted to understand what the issue was and figure out if there was anything the Commissioners could do about it.

Commissioner Cox

asked for an update on the progress being made with sending out advertisements for a new County Manager. Lorina Dellinger said nothing has been sent out, but she had been preparing an agenda item. She was directed in September, 2024, to bring back an item that defined the actions that could be taken based on the discussions held that day. She would bring back an item for further direction from the Board. Regarding the nuisance properties, Commissioner Boskovich apologized to everyone who lived in Nye County as they should not take years and years to resolve. He would like to find a way to streamline and expedite the process. He said he talked to several business owners in Las Vegas who would like to do business in Nye, but they felt like _____________day November 7, 2024 20. CommissionerlManager Comments (This item is limited to 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). things took too long here with the restrictions and time constraints. Commissioner Boskovich would like the County to be known as more business friendly than it was.

Commissioner Carbone

said the County’s processes were swift, concise, and clear. It was everyone else outside of the County because the County did not have a utility. Brett Waggoner agreed the County did not have a utility, which was a huge part of the process. The other thing the County dealt with was being regulated by NDEP because of the size of the population. He then stated there had been no applications submitted for a homeless shelter, not even for a location, but there was a process it would have to go through if an application was submitted. Mr. Waggoner said he was on the list of advisors because he wanted to stay informed as it moved forward.

Commissioner Boskovich

implored everyone to drive by a shelter in Las Vegas.

Mrs. Dellinger

reminded everyone the next regular Commission meeting was next Friday, November 15, 2024.

Commissioner Strickland

adjourned the meeting. APPROVED this ATTEST: Of Vvfvi / 2025.

Chair Nye

C u ty Cle5eputy I am requesting this to be part of the public record. The homeless shelter and soup kitchen industry that is beating a path to Nye County will be devastating to our citizens and community. For those who don’t know, only TWO members voted for this project out of the THREE members present: Stacy Smith, the person promoting the project (who had NO prepared presentation and would receive monetary benefits), and Tim Sutton, who tried to leave without voting then threw his support (representing the COUNTY) to the Homeless shelter. The project that we COULD have had, came from the Chamber and was professionally presented by Jenney Sartin. It was for a Pahrump Valley Innovation Center a 3-story building with a business conference center, a small business incubator that would connect businesses in the community, have loan information, and provide temporary space for businesses while looking for permanent space or building. It would also have worked with UNLV to provide work-force training for mid-level jobs such as engineers, IT techs, etc., modeling it after the Harry Reid Technical Center on the UNLV campus. Are you hearing what we missed out on? What the COUNTY tossed aside to throw support to the homeless shelter and soup kitchen? Just what IS the mission of this Board? I have seen countless opportunities wasted that would have elevated our town but are replaced with yet another project that brings harm or a black eye to Pahrump. ATTACHMENT I Page 1 of 3 Who are you representing the actual 45O0O+ citizens, or the minority special interests that aren’t promoting the actual peace, safety, and prosperity of the majority but certainly are benefitting from your actions? There are individuals who actually want to INVEST in our community in a positive way. A K-12 charter school, hotels, conference centers, etc. Good paying jobs and opportunities. What is this BOARD doing to make this the kind of town that it really could be? Do you think that supporting Medical Waste dumping and a 40-acre Homeless shelter and soup kitchen accomplishes that? Have you completely lost touch with what you are expected to do for the citizens here? As you may know, a FAIR NOTICE WARNING is a tool any attorney seeking restitution will be using to determine if you were aware of the potential for harm that any of your actions may have taken. This notice will serve such a purpose. As there are countless public safety risks surrounding this homeless shelter project, I am giving you FAIR NOTICE WARNING that IF an infestation of lice, bed bugs and communicable diseases such as TB overrun our community, THEN we will hold you liable for any and all medical costs to recoup the cost of treating any of these, business costs such as the devastation that would bring to our hotels and other tourism-related industries, losses sustained by ALL businesses and any other LOSSES SUCH AS PROPERTY VALUES as a result of your approval of such a facility. Page 2 of 3 FAIR NOTICE WARNING: As this project would receive federal funds, it would be required to house ANYONE regardless of their citizenship status or county residence. IF illegal immigrants are dropped off or bussed in to Nye County, then YOU WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES resulting in but not limited to: CRIMES. DISEASES. DRUG AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING, MEDICAL SYSTEM OVERLOADS. SCHOOL OVERCROWDINGI CARTEL OR GANGS. ANY AND ALL OF WHICH MAY ALSO RESULT IN THE NEED FOR AN INCREASE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT THAT WOULD BE A BURDEN TO THE TAXPAYERS. These will be the first of many FAIR NOTICE WARNINGS. Karen Waldman Public Comments BOCC meeting 110724 Page 3 of 3 Tamie Pitman — Comments for 11.07.2024 Nye County BOCC meeting We need an ordinance ASAP to block building of building of shelters of any type, especially with Federal dollars. Once federal dollars are used to build a shelter, we would be required by law to accept overflow from other shelters; Colorado, Utah, Idaho, California... Regardless of funding source, rural shelters fail because rural areas lack the infrastructure of urban areas; jobs, affordable housing, mental health care, substance abuse care... just to name a few. This needs to be addressed immediately or we will have huge problems that we are not equipped to deal with. ATTACHMENT 2 I am requesting this to be made part of the public record.

Commissioner Jabbour

made the comment that the COUNTY had nothing to do with the homeless shelter, that it wasn’t a COUNTY project, of which I will argue, “NOT YET.” I’d like to point out that a COUNTY EMPLOYEE who was given an MOU to be involved with the Rural Planners Network the group that put forth the Homeless Shelter project VOTED IN FAVOR OF THIS HOMELESS SHELTER PROJECT instead of the proposal that would have been a wonderful opportunity for Pahrump. He was ONE of only TWO member votes and as a COUNTY EMPLOYEE voting in FAVOR of this, that certainly gives the appearance of COUNTY INVOLVEMENT. The COUNTY will have to approve the facility if and when it comes before the BOCC again, that is involvement by the COUNTY. The purpose of bringing up the many issues that this project will inevitably create is to give you the FAIR NOTICE WARNING that there will be repercussions and fiscal responsibilities on the COUNTY should the BOCC approve this, and we are giving you notice that we will certainly point this out to any attorney that needs this information to get restitution for anyone harmed by this project. Please do your homework I’d be happy to share all of the research done that indicates that this project will turn our town into another dumping ground this time for infectious diseases, gangs, sexual predators, and homeless and illegal immigrants from all over the world. Just as I wouldn’t leave my door unlocked, nor should the COUNTY leave the door wide open to accept this heinous idea. We are proactively asking the COUNTY to be very careful and understand that this is will have much more of a detrimental affect to our town because it is a 4 ACRE project, with multiple aspects to it and it’s open to noncitizens and other people that aren’t from Nye County. It’s not just addressing the current homeless population. Karen Waidman. BOCC Final Public Comment 110724 ATTACHMENT 3 Page 1 of 1