May 22, 2024

Mr. John

Koenig PUBLIC WORKS STAFF: Mr. Thomas Bolling

Commissioner Carbone

called the meeting to order at 9:00 am PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT: Michael Augustine wants to know how the Board feels about the approval of Grid Alliance and Higley Rd. and why no one actively pursued them to complete the road. There are 121 properties with easements. What happens to those easements when VEA decommissions them. Do we get our easements back and are they part of the agreement with Grid Alliance. He also stated that a while back he approached Mr. Koenig regarding the mile and half of easements from Irene and Powerline all the way to Higley. We had a meeting at Waste Disposal where we discussed the ROW and disrepair of Irene from the east. Mr. Augustine wants to know how many miles of the 7 miles that the County owns the ROW on Higley. He also stated that Higley is part of the PRPD and the Master Plan. Mr. Augustine stated that the squatters flip flop from Higley to BLM every couple of weeks. He would like the County to be more aggressive in accepting and maintaining the ROW on Higley. Regional Transportation Commission – Minutes May 22, 2024 Bryan Wulfenstein as President of the Nye County School Board of Trustees would like to thank

Mr. Bolling

for helping them with and Agenda item and for suggesting SRS Funds to be used for the Bus routes. Bryan Wulfenstein would like to discuss the Cold Mix that the county uses. the Cold Mix is usually more expensive than the Hot Mix. Bryan stated that the Cold Mix the county specifies is getting harder to obtain. The only supplier in Nevada is in Railroad Valley and they are currently down. They are the only supplier on the West Coast. Bryan stated that he is working on some creative solutions with Mr. Bolling and Mr. Gott on how to use those funds more effectively. COMMISSIONER/MEMBER COMMENTS: No Comments NON-ACTION ITEM: APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: No Changes APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM 3/20/2024 MEETING:

Mr. Koenig

motioned to approve the minutes, Boskovich second. Approved UPDATE from Public Works Director on current and upcoming road projects and road

Mr. Bolling

stated that he will be giving an overview as a whole. Of salaries and wages, we budgeted 3.6 million and we spent 2.9 million of that, which is pretty good considering we had overtime for the Basin Project. For Benefits we budgeted 2.4 million and spent 1.7 million. There is only a month and half left of the Fiscal Year, so we are doing pretty good at this point. Services and Supplies budget was 4.2 million and we spent 2.15 million. We have emulsion contracts on contingency so we have roughly 745 thousand we can spend for the remainder of this fiscal year. Capital Expenditures for the year were budgeted at 1.6 million and we have spent 2.1 million, we are in the negative on that one partly because we purchased a new Boot Truck. This figure does not include the augment for the PVB or Basin Project. Once we include that then we are at a little over a million.

Commissioner Carbone

asked when they approved that augmentation. Mr. Bolling stated, last month. The grand total of what we have to spend is 3.168 million.

Mr. Gott

stated that he has additional back-up. Mr. Koening motioned to accept the back-up;

Commissioner Boskovich

seconded the motion. Approved.

Mr. Gott

stated that the Chipseal list will start this year and continue on into next year. Mr. Gott stated that the chipseal takes up most of our time. Mr. Gott stated that the Cold/Hot Mix Overlays in dark blue are scheduled for completion in years to come and the lighter blue ones are complete. Mr. Gott stated that this list is subject to change. Mr. Bolling stated that they are deciding what roads would be good candidates for Hot Mix or Cold Mix overlays.

Mr. Gott

stated that we are moving forward despite the fact that the back-up Distributor truck broke down. 2 Regional Transportation Commission – Minutes May 22, 2024

Commissioner Carbone

stated that its nice to have these lists to look at so when people call, he can give them the information.

Mr. Gott

stated that we have culvert installs on Dandelion and Margarita for flood control. There was a lot of damage during the last storm due to undersized culverts. We will be installing 18 squash culverts in that area.

Commissioner Carbone

wants to know if there is something else that can be done as far as purchasing other materials and invited Mr. Wulfenstein back up to the mic. Mr. Bolling stated that we stockpile the Chips, and we still have 1000 tons left of Cold Mix on our contract. Mr. Wulfenstein stated that they extended that contract at no cost. Mr. Wulfenstein also stated that he has talked to the DA about using some alternatives and working together with the Road Department and Wulf Co.

Mr. Koenig

asked if they could weed Blagg near RCMS. ACTION: set time and Date for next Meeting:

Mr. Koenig

motioned for July 17th at 9:00 am. Commissioner Boskovich second. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT: (second)

Ms. Pittman

asked how the roads are picked or prioritized for Chip Sealing and Overlays. Bryan Wulfenstein stated that he would like to meet with Public Works prior to the next meeting to discuss some alternative methods pertaining to roads such as Wilson from Blagg to 160.

Mr. Doug

Blackstock stated that he appreciates them taking care of the maintenance on Jarvis. He also wanted to know if we piggyback with NDOT for oil. COMMISSIONERS’ MEMBERS COMMENTS: (second)

Commissioner Boskovich

asked if Mr. Bolling would check the weeds on Charleston. ADJOURN: Respectfully Submitted, Lynnette Atkinson Regional Transportation Commission Secretary 3