Yerington, Nevada April 20, 2005

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1 April 20, 2005 The Honorable Board of Lyon County Commissioners met this day in special session with the following present: Chairman Bob Milz, Vice-Chair Phyllis Hunewill, Commissioners LeRoy Goodman and Don Tibbals. Comm Hillyard was absent. Also present: County Manager Donna Kristaponis, Comptroller Josh Foli, District Attorney Leon Aberasturi, Clerk and Treasurer Nikki Bryan and Deputy Clerk Pia Thienes. 1. Review and adoption of agenda There were no changes to the agenda. 2. Public participation There was no public participation. 3. CLOSED SESSION to discuss labor negotiation process 4. Budget workshops to review budgets and establish tax rates and spending authorizations for all County departments, boards, and funds for fiscal year 2005/2006 Department Heads Present : Clerk and Treasurer Nikki Bryan, District Attorney Leon Aberasturi, Central Lyon Parks & Recreation Director Jannette Hoffert, Animal Services Supervisor Ted Bolzle, Human Resources Director Steve Englert, Recorder Mary Milligan, Juvenile Probation Officer Charles Steele, Human Services Director Edrie LaVoie, Lyon County Comptroller Josh Foli, Assessor Mike Glass, Dayton Utilities Director Mike Workman, Lyon County Library Director Diane Brigham, Lyon County Sheriff Sid Smith, Public Guardian Sherry Stone, Buildings & Grounds Director Jack Mosby, Planning Director Steven Hasson, Road Director Gary Fried, Public Health Nurse Roni Galas. DAYTON UTILITIES There was consensus that Dayton Utilities has their own budget that they have to work within. Josh Foli, Lyon County Comptroller, gave the Board a handout showing the impact of the legislation establishing the 3% cap parcel by parcel. There is approximately $137,000 less for single family residences and approximately $26,000 less for commercial property. Mr. Foli stated that this would not impact the budget significantly. LIBRARY Library Director Diane Brigham encouraged the Board to approve budget as it was in the tentative budget. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE Public Health Nurse Roni Galas said that she did not have any problems with the budget. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/ COUNTY MANAGER BUDGET CLERK/TREASURER Comm Goodman wanted figures on the new hire. 125 April 20, 2005

2 RECORDER ASSESSOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY The discussion here was based on whether to put $50,000 for code enforcement clean up under the control of the county manager, or leave it under the control of district attorney. The Board did mention that they would like to see the clean up projects to pay for themselves so the taxpayers are not paying to clean up properties. The Board needs to be kept apprised of how that line item is being spent. FACILITIES/BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Buildings & Grounds Director Jack Mosby had no problem with the budget. The Board did ask about $25,000 going towards parking lot stripping, and where is that money coming from. Lyon County Comptroller Josh Foli said that the money would come from the Surplus Building Maintenance Fund to Buildings & Grounds and it is a similar cost as budgeted in the past. PUBLIC GUARDIAN HUMAN RESOURCES COMPTROLLER DATA PROCESSING DISPATCH ANIMAL CONTROL SHERIFF Lyon County Sheriff Sid Smith mentioned adding two new deputies and two new admin clerks. HUMAN SERVICES PARKS & RECREATION 126 April 20, 2005

3 COURTHOUSE GALLERY Lyon County Courthouse Gallery Operator George LeMaitre presented his need for a grant. He asked for $3,000 in matching funds. The Board made a consensus to put $6,000 in budget for the gallery. JUVENILE PROBATION Comm Goodman asked if we are seeing an increase in juvenile cases. Charles Steele, Chief Probation Officer, said yes and it takes a lot of supervision and time. JUVENILE MASTER COURT DISTRICT COURT MASON VALLEY JUSTICE COURT SMITH VALLEY JUSTICE COURT FERNLEY JUSTICE COURT Lyon County Comptroller Josh Foli mentioned that the Justice Court in Fernley included a half time bailiff. DAYTON JUSTICE COURT The Budget contains an alternative sentencing officer subject to grant funding. The Board was in agreement with the budget subject to grant funding. FAIRGROUNDS The Fair Board will be looking at costs and liability and possibly creating a 501(C)(3). TRANSLATORS Comm Goodman asked a question regarding putting $16,000 in the budget every year. Buildings & Grounds Director Jack Mosby said that if the translator keeps going down then they would definitely need the money to fix it. 127 April 20, 2005

4 BUILDING DEPARTMENT PLANNING There was a discussion held regarding a new planner in the current budget that has been hired. Comm Hunewill commented that she would like to see Planning Director Steven Hasson and Joan establish an office/department procedure foundation before hiring another planner. County Manager Donna Kristaponis stressed the importance of this planner position. Planning Director Steven Hasson let the board know that because the county is growing so fast, they need strategic long range planning and this position would help address that. The Board suggested that Mr. Hasson bring this proposal when ready to hire new person. ENGINEERING There was a discussion about hiring an engineer and an engineering tech. Planning Director Steven Hasson presented four reasons for having in house engineering: 1. saving time and money, 2. logistics, 3. oversight and financial control, 4. continuity. CEMETERIES VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP There was no additional staffing in this shop. PARKS & RECREATION Comm Goodman commented on this issue by saying that the park funding distribution needs to be looked at next year. VEHICLES There was a discussion regarding buying new cars and handing down older cars to other departments. ROAD FUND There was a discussion on road miles in the county and the cities. Comm Goodman suggested that they need to have workshops with the cities and RTC to determine how to fund each entity from road tax. He continued to say that road miles and vehicle miles need to be considered and funds would be allocated to cities by assessed valuation. He wants to leave the tax rate in the general fund and give the cities what we are currently giving them. The Board decided to wait until they meet with the cities to decide whether to put the tax rate in the road fund or the general fund. HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR ROAD DEPARTMENT 128 April 20, 2005

5 GENERAL SUPPORT The Board approved $6,000 for the art gallery and $24,000 for economic development. The meeting was adjourned. BOARD OF LYON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ROBERT MILZ Chairman ATTEST: NIKKI BRYAN Lyon County Clerk/Treasurer 129 April 20, 2005