STATE OF NEVADA, ) COUNTY OF ELKO, ) ss. SEPTEMBER 18, 2002

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1 STATE OF NEVADA, ) COUNTY OF ELKO, ) ss. The Board of Elko County Commissioners meet in regular session on September 18, 2002, at 1:30 p.m., in the Wells Fire Hall, 516 Seventh Street, Wells, Nevada. There were present: County Commissioners Brad Roberts, Chair Nolan Lloyd Mike Nannini Warren Russell John Ellison County Manager Robert Stokes Deputy District Attorney Kristin McQueary County Clerk Win Smith Deputy County Clerk Marilyn Tipton Chief Financial Officer Cash Minor Road Supervisor Otis Tipton Undersheriff Steve Bishop Planning and Zoning Scott R. Brown Public Works Lynn Forsberg Administrative Sec. Michele Petty --- The following proceedings were held: Commissioner Roberts called the regular meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Roberts lead the meeting participants in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF PRECEDING MINUTES: The Board considered approval of the minutes of the preceding meetings held on August 29, 2002: Board of County Commissioners; September 4, 2002: Board of County Commissioners, Jackpot Town Board, Montello Town Board, and the Mountain City Town Board; September 5, 2002: Board of County Commissioners, Board of County Highway Commissioners, and the Elko County Liquor Board. Commissioner Roberts noted that the Board had received a corrected page one (1) for the meeting held on August 29, MOTION: Commissioner Lloyd moved to approve the preceding minutes for the meetings held on August 29, 2002: Board of County Commissioners; September 4, 2002: Board of County Commissioners, Jackpot Town Board, Montello Town Board, and the Mountain City Town Board; September 5, 2002: Board of County Commissioners, Board of County Highway Commissioners, and the Elko County Liquor Board. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. The motion was PAGE 1

2 passed unanimously. Chairman Roberts noted for the record that Commissioner Ellison was late to the meeting due to the radio talk program speaking as the County representative. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC: No public comments were submitted. CORRESPONDENCE, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND NOTICES: The Board held a general discussion upon the correspondence, acknowledgments and notices received by the Commission. Commissioner Lloyd inquired about addressing the Southern Idaho contract extension. Commissioner Roberts stated that would be upon a later meeting agenda. WELLS PROFESSIONAL BUILDING: The Board reviewed the request by the Wells Chamber of Commerce to rename the Wells Professional Building to the Milton Benjamin Badt Justice Center in recognition of Judge Badt ( ) who attended school in Wells, practiced law in Elko County, served as a District Judge, a Nevada Supreme Court Justice and a Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice. Gene Kaplan stated that this had been discussed in the Nevada Committee of Tourism and the Society for Preservation of Western Heritage. He noted that Milton Badt was one of the most distinguished citizens whoever served in Elko County or the City of Wells. He suggested that Milton Badt s name be placed upon the outside of the building but to bridge the gap between Judge Badt who was a 1900 century person and the 21st century; there should be a bronze plaque to commemorate the distinguished service of the retired and first Judge in the center, Judge Marjean Kidner. Gene Kaplan stated it was recommended that inside the building a Courtroom be designated as the Judge Marjean Kidner Courtroom with a framed description of both judgeships. He stated they felt it would be a fine tribute to both Judges and bring a sense of continuity between the past and the present. Commissioner Lloyd inquired about the procedure. Kristin McQueary stated that it should be by Resolution. Commissioner Nannini noted that when this was first proposed he was concerned because Judge Marjean Kidner and her staff had saved the money to purchase the building with the administrative fees so he meet with the Executive Board and arrived at this solution. MOTION: Commissioner Nannini moved that they approve this resolution at the next meeting. Commissioner Russell seconded the motion. Teri Lundy of the Wells Justice Court inquired where the money for the plague and lettering on the outside of the building would come from. Gene Kaplan believed that the outside lettering should be paid for by the County. With regards to the plaque for Judge Kidner, they had a pledge of $ He felt it would be nice if the County could meet some of the costs or all of the costs. He stated that if they approved it in concept then possibly they could raise some of the costs. Gene Kaplan stated that two of three years ago the figure was $ for the lettering. However, he estimated it now about $1, Gene Kaplan stated that the costs of the plaque on the inside would be more reasonable. Commissioner Nannini suggested that the costs be placed upon the agenda PAGE 2

3 with the Resolution. Chairman Roberts requested that the Resolution and the costs be placed as two separate items on the next agenda. Commissioner Russell supported the action and approved the concept. Commissioner Nannini stated he had spoken with the Judges and the community was in favor of this. The motion was passed unanimously. Commissioner Nannini noted that Gene Kaplan had purchased some of the buildings in Wells such as El Rancho and The Bulls Head. He stated that Gene Kaplan was remodeling a lot of the older buildings and was active in the community. He thanked Gene for his efforts. CITY OF WELLS: Jolene Supp, Wells City Manager, thanked the Board for the trailer and home for the caretaker at the airport. She stated it should be set today on blocks. Jolene Supp noted that there was a small company coming in the first of October. She stated the company was Skillful Fabrications which would be relocating from Montana. She stated there would be three or four welders which manufactured trailers and they would be located on the west side of town. She noted that they were looking at the industrial park. Jolene Supp stated there was another company looking at the industrial park. She would talk to them and Cash Minor later about tax abatements for incentives. She noted the EPA and the Fire Marshall has offered their cooperation upon the project. They hoped to firm up the project within this next week. They had felt it would be between 70 to 120 employees. She noted that would raise the City s assessed value. She noted that during the holidays they should have good news. She noted there would be some reorganization within the City of Wells because the revenues were shy. She stated that they would be tightening their belts. Commissioner Russell inquired if the person who made the chocolates would export the candies to Elko. Jolene Supp stated they had to come to Wells to get them. Commissioner Nannini stated he had been in contact with the City s Mayor with regards to the honor camp. Jolene Supp stated Keith Monroe from the Governor s Office had called the Mayor and had requested information with regards to the number of employees, the kids in the school, payroll, the services performed and the in-kind services performed by the honor camp. She noted that this camp does approximately 3/4 of a million dollars of work through their charging and in-kind services. She reported that there was 22 employees between the Department of Corrections and NDF staff. She noted the Governor s office could not officially say anything but felt there would be no significant impact with regards to the budget cuts in this area. She thanked Commissioner Nannini for his aid. Jolene Supp reported that the Department of Corrections and NDF had reobligated some of their budgets back to the State. She felt they would meet the 3 to 4 percent cuts. Commissioner Roberts noted that within the last discussions, the final argument was it cost less to keep the prisoners here than in a prison. Jolene Supp noted that she had heard a 3-1 difference in costs. She noted that the honor camp contributed to the community. Commissioner Nannini pointed out that the Honor Camp provided additional fire protection. Jolene Supp noted there was a deterrence from walking away PAGE 3

4 from the facility due to the location alone. CITY OF CARLIN: William Kohbarger submitted a brief overview regarding the overhead railroad pedestrian crosswalk in Carlin. He noted that Senator Ensign had given the railroad a call the other day. He stated that a railroad representative from Sacramento called yesterday and asked for the status. Mr. Kohbarger stated he had not heard anything since August 19 th when they had sent three contract people to fix the bridge. He stated that several UP people had called him and told him that the bridge was repaired. He had informed the UP people each time that the bridge was not repaired. William Kohbarger stated that a UP representative from Salt Lake came out and discovered the pedestrian bridge was not repaired. He noted there still was no cooperation from the railroad and when there were trains in the region there was no safe pedestrian crossing. Commissioner Roberts stated he had asked to have this put on the agenda for the Board to address. MOTION: Commissioner Russell moved to send a letter of support. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. William Kohbarger gave a status report on the water main extension to the UNR Fire Science Academy. He felt that it would be 3 to 4 weeks for the completion of the water line. He stated they were currently pressure testing the water line. He reported they had just received permission from the Army Corp of Engineers to pay the first installment to the contractor. Commissioner Roberts inquired if it would be completed by November. Commissioner Lloyd inquired about them hauling water. William Kohbarger replied they were hauling upon a daily basis. He noted that the enrollment was up at the academy. William Kohbarger noted that Cheri had just sent a message that the Sacramento railroad representative had called the City and the work would be completed by October 31 st and they were currently looking for local contractors. He stated they would like to make a railroad park upon Hamilton with an old engine or caboose. He noted there was a dining car sitting in their yard presently. Chairman Roberts called the Jarbidge Town Board to order at 2:00 p.m.; the Jackpot Town Board was called to order at 2:03 p.m. Commissioner Roberts called the Mountain City Town Board to order at 2:04 p.m., and reconvened the regular meeting to order at 2:06 p.m. TUSCARORA WATER DISTRICT: Lynn Forsberg gave the operational report on the water system. He did not know if they had the permits from the BLM to run the power line. They hoped to have the project completed by the end of September. Commissioner Nannini stated he would make a call. Lynn Forsberg felt they had eliminated $1, upon that project. Commissioner Roberts inquired if BLM was previously involved. Lynn Forsberg stated that Sierra Pacific would be there within 2 weeks after receiving the okay from BLM. Robert Stokes noted that the board had approved the 31.5 percent tax to be placed upon that project. He stated they questioned that but the County would not be exempt from those taxes. Commissioner PAGE 4

5 Lloyd requested clarification upon those taxes. Robert Stokes noted that the tax formulation was approved by the Corporation and Utilities Commission and the County was not exempt. Robert Stokes noted they had included those taxes within their projected costs. Commissioner Ellison arrived at 2:08 p.m. TUSCARORA COMMUNITY: Robert Stokes noted that they were moving forward upon the Society Hall. Commissioner Russell inquired when they would be opening it. Robert Stokes assumed it would be some time next summer. J.D. Long, Architect noted he and Charles Voos went to Carson City to seek approval for the grant. He noted they described 3 different methods of structural stabilization to the CDBG committee. He believed that two were out of their reach monetary. He stated that the committee favored the third method but they were requested to amend the budget and was only awarded $121, to that project. J.D. Long had informed them that they would submit a new report and they were to deliver that report to the committee as soon as possible. He stated that it would take four weeks to get their approval. He would submit that to Charles Voos this next week. He stated he and Mr. Lostra could get it weatherproofed by the beginning of December if the people in Carson City would expedite the process. Commissioner Ellison inquired if the $125,000 would cover the costs. J.D. Long stated they would have to reevaluate the project. He noted they had originally asked for an additional $30, Commissioner Russell inquired what the projected date for the opening of the building was, and asked if they would seek additional grants to complete the building flooring. J.D. Long noted they had to perform the flooring to stabilize the building. He stated the opening relied upon how quickly they approve the grant funding and go out to bid to complete the stabilization. He believed that it could be weatherproofed by the 1 st of December. Commissioner Russell noted the County was encouraging tourism and as a pilot program they were considering a Victorian dramas in the region. He stated that John Rice had suggested that they take a touring group of drama people throughout the outlying communities. He inquired if it would be possible next year. J.D. Long stated that would depend upon funds for the interior. Commissioner Russell inquired about useable space. J. D. Long noted there was no water, electricity or heat presently. INSECT OUTBREAK DECLARATION: Cash Minor reported they would have to send additional forms to request additional funding from the Nevada State Emergency Management to address the outbreaks. He stated the State Dept of Management was seeking more additional forms and they would either approve or give other suggestions. He noted that there was other funding available but with more restrictions. Commissioner Ellison had spoken with Senator Dean Rhoads and he suggested that they request at least $100,000 in additional funds. Commissioner Roberts inquired what the requests had amounted to so far. Cash Minor replied it was $80,000. He stated the second newspaper advertisement would run on September 20 th. PAGE 5

6 He stated that he would place the approval of the claims upon their meeting agenda for the first of October after the ads had ran. He noted he had received a fund request from a residence in the amount of $ MOTION: Commissioner Russell moved to direct Cash Minor to send a letter requesting an additional $100, Commissioner Ellison seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. MIDAS WATER DISTRICT: Midas Water Cooperative: Lynn Forsberg stated he was coordinating with Mert Mickelson to submit another CDBG application for the engineering. He stated that the CDBG grant award of $25,000 would help them look at the area and see what the mines had performed. Commissioner Ellison inquired if the test wells would be up the same canyon the mine had discussed and received an affirmative response. MIDAS COMMUNITY: There were no other Midas area matters for reporting. ELKO COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Pilot Valley - Tecoma Township Fire Station: Pursuant to Notice No , NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - INVITATION TO BID - CONSTRUCTION OF PILOT VALLEY-TECOMA TOWNSHIP FIRE STATION., bids were received by 2:00 P.M. and opened at 2:15 P.M. on Tuesday, September 10, Robert Stokes noted they had postponed the opening to the 16 th of September. Tom Turk stated that the bids were opened but they were over the CDBG grant funding. J.D. Long Architect inquired if the Board had tabulation of bids. Several Board members stated no. He noted that the bids came in over 100% of budget and he recommended that they do not award this. He stated he would work with NDF to reduce the plans and specifications. He reviewed some of the items that they plan on cutting to be within the budget. He noted they could save $6,000 on site work, and save $12,000 on eliminating the septic system. If they eliminate the classrooms, office and bathrooms which were attached to the building, they would still have an equipment housing for vehicles. He stated they could eliminate several items to save approximately $108,000 and the project would still be functional to store the vehicle. He noted they could pull the vehicle out and have room for classrooms. He stated that there was a 27% difference between the high and low bids. He noted that in speaking with NDF by reducing the structure to 44 x 32 they would save $15,000, and it would put them within their current budget. He stated they would have to eliminate the classrooms, etc., but it would still be functional for housing the vehicle. J.D. Long stated it would be a low maintenance building because it would be masonry with a steel roof. J.D. Long stated they may change the overhead doors. Commissioner Ellison inquired about the restroom requirement. J.D. Long stated it would be $ per square foot upon the bids they received. He noted that 40% of that cost was prevailing wages. Commissioner Nannini felt several of the Board members should sit down with them. He noted that they put in for a grant and inquired how they would qualify if they cut the project in half. Tom PAGE 6

7 Turk stated when they originally applied for the grant they designed a two bay 32 x 32 structure similar to their other stations. He stated those were dry stations which had no training rooms or rest rooms. He stated to maximize the grant they wished to build a regional training center for the Montello, Tecoma, West Wendover and Wells area which would include restrooms. He noted the prevailing wage and remote location took it outside their budget. He stated that they would go back to their original plans and they would have a fire station that would meet their needs. He stated they could conduct training within the station by pulling out the equipment. Tom Turk requested permission to rebid this project with another design. Commissioner Lloyd inquired what the deadline was to utilize that funding. Jolene Supp stated she believed it was nine months. Lynn Forsberg stated that when they submitted for the grant it was for design and construction. He stated that no plans were submitted to CDBG at the time. He stated that the draw downs have to be in within nine months. He stated they have been granted an extension through December. He stated they were able to pay for the draw downs. He noted there was insufficient money to do everything they wanted. Commissioner Russell inquired if they could add the septic, classroom and bathrooms later if they had additional funding. J.D. Long stated it was a site-adapt design and they could be added without any difficulties. MOTION: Commissioner Lloyd moved to re-bid based upon what information had been given to them. Commissioner Russell seconded the motion. Commissioner Ellison suggested that they reject all the previous bids. Commissioner Lloyd moved to amend the motion to decline and reject all the bids and they would re-bid it on the new design. Commissioner Russell seconded the amendment. Chairman Roberts noted for the record that all the bids were over 100% of the estimate. He inquired about returning to the CDBG committee for additional funding. Lynn Forsberg stated they utilized the well drilling for a portion of their match, and the site was donated for a portion of the match. He felt they may have a 50% chance of adding more funding. He stated that the remoteness of the location would weigh heavily with the committee. Chairman Roberts suggested that they follow through with change of size, eliminate the other items such as the septic, etc., and then go back to CDBG to seek additional funding for the other items. Lynn Forsberg agreed they should go with the new design. Commissioner Nannini voiced concern with the time frame involved for the construction. Lynn Forsberg noted at least it would house a truck. Commissioner Ellison inquired about legislative action upon the Davis-Bacon act. Commissioner Roberts noted that action was rejected. Lynn Forsberg noted that if the project went over $200,000 then prevailing wages became involved because the funds were disbursed by the State. The motion was passed unanimously. J D. Long stated he would like to meet with Commissioner Nannini and review the bids and the design. Roadway Dedication: Scott R. Brown (Randy), Planning and Zoning Director, reviewed the proposed PAGE 7

8 roadway dedication for a parcel map ( ) for Malcom F. & Gerlinde Wittig - Section 3, T.36N., R62E. He reported that an inspection had been performed and the road surpassed the minimum County standards. He noted that there was a tentative proposal for a subdivision with ten and 20 acre lots but it had not went before the Planning Commission as of this date. MOTION: Commissioner Lloyd moved to approve the roadway dedication for a parcel map ( ) for Malcom F. & Gerlinde Wittig - Section 3, T.36N., R62E. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. Public Works Department: The Board considered approval for the Public Works Director to attend the NACO conference in November. Chairman Roberts noted that CDBG would offset some of the costs. Lynn Forsberg stated that the Nevada Airport Manager s Association would be at the conference. He noted CDBG would reimburse for the two nights stay. Commissioner Nannini stated he would not go so he donated his travel funds. MOTION: Commissioner Lloyd moved to send the Public Works Director to attend the NACO conference in November. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. Robert Stokes noted Commissioner Nannini had no travel funds. NEVADA DIVISION OF FORESTRY: FY Capital Budget: Tom Turk discussed the FY NDF Capital Budget inclusive of potential approval of a request to solicit bids for one or more fire engines. He noted he took part in the awards ceremony held in Wells wherein Captain Kevin Hall received a State meritorious award for his efforts during the past fire seasons. The meeting attendants honored Captain Hall with a round of applause. Tom Turk reviewed his instruction to meet with Cash Minor and Kristin McQueary to discuss shorter, medium term financing. Cash Minor noted that the Board could go to long term capital leasing. He stated that the Board would have to annually re-appropriate the debit service. He stated that it would have to be under a lease purchase program. Commissioner Ellison inquired about the payments. Cash Minor stated it would be like a debit schedule. Commissioner Ellison noted that $44,000 was still owed. Cash Minor believed it was paid through the general fund. Commissioner Roberts inquired if the engines would be similar to the one at the last meeting. Tom Turk replied yes, and referred to his Memo dated September 16 th in which they had proposed several options. He pointed out that if they were to fund one engine there was still a need for $50,000 to rebuild one engine, and that amount may change depending upon costs. He noted they had not built an engine by providing components to a local fabricator for assembly. Tom Turk stated the best they could save would be $5,000 to $10,000 savings by doing so. He stated they would have to administer 5 bids for the components. He did not believe the local vendor would be able to provide government discounts that they obtain themselves now. He stated that they could save 10% to 15% by performing the rebuilding themselves. Commissioner Roberts inquired about them PAGE 8

9 purchasing the materials and then having someone perform the rebuilding. Tom Turk stated that the cost for the assembly was the unknown factor. He stated the four engine option and the three engine options could be factor built, turnkey and would have factory warranties for the multiple units. He stated they would have multiple warranties by performing it themselves in ordering the components which was his major concern. Commissioner Lloyd noted if they bought three engines it would cost $36,000 in interest over that four year period. Commissioner Ellison inquired about the rate of six percent interest. Cash Minor stated that the rate would be lower. Commissioner Russell inquired about discussing with local entities for fabrication of these products. Tom Turk replied they had spoken to Mentaberry Truck & Equipment Services and Komatsu Equipment Company and they both expressed interest in participating. He stated that Ross Equipment would like to coordinate with them upon factory built. Tom Turk stated they did have information from Boise Fire Equipment and there was a potential to piggy back other bids. Commissioner Lloyd inquired about their time frame for equipment to be in service. Tom Turk replied they hoped to have them in service within a year but he did not know the man hours. Commissioner Russell noted he had other options when they built the engines. He noted that factory built would not have those features. Tom Turk stated that they had several companies evaluate that engine based upon their apparatus. He stated a company from Utah had viewed their truck, photographed it and measured it. He noted that upon a custom built fire engine they may have hidden compartments but a factory built may be more reasonable in costs. Commissioner Roberts noted that the interest rates were high but they may pay more in assembly costs. He noted that this was a big concern because the average age of the fire equipment was at 28 years of age. Commissioner Ellison suggested the factory installed equipment due to the warranties. He viewed the manufacturing of trucks in Florida. He did not believe they should go past the two engines with the three year financing. Commissioner Nannini inquired what Tom would like and still stay within the budget. Tom Turk stated there was a need for more than 4 engines. He noted that originally they had proposed five engines and had factored in the interest rates for carrying a five or six year loan. He stated that they had dropped their request back to a maximum of four engines but there was immediate needs for one or more apparatus across the boards. He felt there was a need for financing for at least one engine and possibly two upon a three year term. Commissioner Nannini noted with financing they would have two pieces of equipment in one years time. Tom Turk stated that they did not have sufficient staff to fabricate the equipment within a limited time line. Commissioner Lloyd felt they should do it for two years. Commissioner Ellison noted that financing was under a three year loan. Tom Turk stated the local fabricator could build them but with damage to a chassis there may be warranty issues. Commissioner Nannini inquired how the warranties worked. Tom Turk stated they had good success with their past warranties. MOTION: Commissioner Lloyd moved to approve the two engine option (total cost $300,000, down payment $100,000, amount financed $200,000 for 3 years, interest rate 6%) as presented to us. Commissioner Ellison seconded the motion for clarification. Commissioner Ellison inquired if that would be for factory built engines. PAGE 9

10 Commissioner Lloyd replied yes, it would be for factory built. Cash Minor felt that they should leave the financing open to either lease purchase or short term debit financing. Tom Turk stated that they needed to really look at a three or five year plan. Commissioner Roberts noted that the Board had to utilize the hospital proceeds interest to shore up the budget which should have been utilized for capitalization. The motion was passed unanimously. Commissioner Nannini voiced his concern about the discussion held last meeting involving Montello He stated there was a meeting with NDF personnel, Cash Minor and Debbie Armuth to address every question asked. He stated that Kevin Hall was working upon the cards. He noted that the Fire Chief was paid and the Chairman was paid. He believed the new roof would be installed by the 23 rd of September. He noted that NDF had helped him with this situation and addressed all the issues. He hoped that they would have the appraisal upon the property. Commissioner Nannini thanked the Nevada Division of Forestry personnel for their assistance. Tom Turk stated that with regards to the BLM engine which would be assigned to that station, it required a Commercial Drivers License. He noted that the CDL drivers were without training and the personnel with training did not have a CDL. He stated they could not deliver that engine until they met all the requirements. Tom Turk stated that Gary Zunino suggested that they offer a 6 x 6 with a 750 gallon tank which may be delivered to Montello to met their needs. ELKO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY S OFFICE: State of Nevada V. Smith Properties Delinquent Tax Case, APN , APN A2: Kristin McQueary reviewed the case status inclusive of the Smith Properties bankruptcy proceedings and proposed property sale. She noted that the Isle of Capri had offered to buy the Silver Smith/State Line for $19,000 less than what the Peppermill had offered. The bank was opposing the sale and would like to convert the bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 and get the debtors out of possession of the property. She stated that Gary Woodbury was reluctantly supporting the bank s position at that point. She noted that everything was happening fast within the case. Kristin McQueary noted that amount of time expended upon researching. She stated they would be filing an amended creditor s claims to update their information. She stated that the Assessor was making the numbers understandable to the attorneys. She noted Gary Woodbury was working full time upon this case. Commissioner Nannini inquired if the bank was successful, would the bank bring in a management team. Kristin McQueary felt that was an option. Commissioner Nannini expressed concern about the casinos closing. Kristin McQueary noted the options were put the bank trustee in charge, or shut it down and sell it. She reported that the bankroll they were utilizing was the banks money. She noted that it was a difficult situation. Commissioner Nannini noted they did not have much say but he would like to see those people kept working. Commissioner Lloyd pointed out that was the direction they gave Gary Woodbury. Kristin McQueary noted that within the past, Mr. Devine always needed 30 days to come up with it. She noted that there was no guarantee that those doors would remain open and those people would stay full-time employed. She stated that they may sell it, close the doors and foreclose upon it. Kristin PAGE 10

11 McQueary stated that the tax reallocation would impact them severely, and closing the doors would have a sever impact. Chairman Roberts stated he had spoken with Gary Woodbury upon this and if the bank would file to remove the debtors and put in trustee that would be in the best interest of the bank and the County. He stated that Gary Woodbury understood the Board wished it to remain open and keep the employees working. Commissioner Nannini noted that the Gaming Control Board would be involved. He stated that the Gaming and bank must coordinate in order to keep it open. Kristin McQueary stated that there were 25 law firms upon the mailing list for this case. She stated it was a complicated case and Gary Woodbury was working more than full time and consulting with the Assessor s office, the Treasurer s office and other counsel. Commissioner Nannini inquired if the School District and Wendover were included within the discussions. Kristin McQueary replied yes, and the proposed sale documents were approximately 20 pages long. She stated there was approximately 44 pages including the supporting documentation. She noted a lot of effort was involved by the tax entities. Commissioner Roberts noted that Clark County was interested in the tax issue and the State was concerned about the tax reduction. Commissioner Ellison noted that the Isle of Capri was from back east. Kristin McQueary replied that she understood they had river boat casinos along the Mississippi. Commissioner Ellison noted there may be a delay with the gaming license issue. Kristin McQueary stated there would not be the monopoly issue. She noted that they had a gaming license within the other states so they could utilize that for the basis of a gaming license in the State of Nevada. Pat Valor stated that the Isle of Capri had a gaming license for the Lady Luck in Las Vegas. Commissioner Nannini had been to both their casinos in Biloxi, Mississippi and they did have a first class operation but he expressed concern with the sale amount. Commissioner Roberts noted that the sale may take place and the argument upon the taxes may become another issue. Kristin McQueary noted they were performing a great amount of time in research. She noted that the Assessor s and Treasurer s office had gathered a tremendous amount of material for the bankruptcy. She stated they had 110% cooperation from the other departments. Commissioner Russell noted that Mr. Devine had been eager to look at options and he felt that Mr. Devine was looking out for his interest. Commissioner Nannini pointed out that the offer was 30 million yet the offer should have been at the 80 million dollar figure. Commissioner Roberts noted that they had discussed the next agenda item such as the potential impacts of the Smith properties situation upon the employees, local businesses, the City of West Wendover, the Elko County School District and the County of Elko. Kristin McQueary requested a resolution transferring $10,000 from the contingency fund for legal services related to the Stateline/Silversmith litigation expenses. Resolution No , entitled: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT WITHIN THE 2002/2003 FISCAL BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF ELKO GENERAL FUND. MOTION: Commissioner Nannini moved to adopt Resolution No , entitled: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT WITHIN PAGE 11

12 PAGE 12 THE 2002/2003 FISCAL BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF ELKO GENERAL FUND. Commissioner Ellison seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. ELKO COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF S ASSOCIATION: Grievance Appeal: In accordance with Step 5" of the grievance procedure in the labor agreement, the Board was to conduct an appeal hearing regarding the termination decision of Kenya Truxal. Commissioner Roberts noted that one of the parties had requested a postponement therefore this would be scheduled upon another agenda. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: Patrol Vehicles: Pursuant to Notice No , NOTICE TO BID FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE, FOUR PASSENGER, FOUR DOOR, POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLES., bids were received by 4:00 P.M. and opened at 4:05 P.M. on Tuesday, September 17, Steve Bishop asked that these bids be rejected because there were errors in the bid specifications. MOTION: Commissioner Russell moved to reject all the the bids for the five (5) 2003 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE, FOUR PASSENGER, FOUR DOOR, POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLES. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. Commissioner Russell stated he had performed a ride-along last Friday and was impressed with the professionalism demonstrated under those circumstances. ELKO COUNTY EMPLOYEE S ASSOCIATION (SUPERVISORY): The Board considered approval of a Tentative Agreement between the Elko County Employee s Association (Supervisory) and Elko County. Chairman Roberts stated there was a request to table this agenda item because the group had not taken a vote. MOTION: Commissioner Ellison moved to table the tentative agreement between the Elko County Employee s Association (Supervisory) and Elko County. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. ELKO COUNTY EMPLOYEE S ASSOCIATION (GENERAL): The Board considered approval of a Tentative Agreement between the Elko County Employee s Association (General) and Elko County. Chairman Roberts stated there was a similar request to table this item. MOTION: Commissioner Lloyd moved to table the approval of the tentative agreement between the Elko County Employee s Association (General) and Elko County. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.

13 RECLASSIFICATION AND SALARY REVIEW REQUEST: Chairman Roberts noted there was a request to postpone the request for the reclassification and salary review for the Circulation Supervisor and Extension Supervisor positions in the Library because the Library Director was unable to attend the meeting. Kristin McQueary stated that Carolyn Smith, the Child Support Coordinator/Supervisor, in the Child Support Division had traveled to Wells to support her request for reclassification and salary review. She noted that the District Attorney s office supported Carolyn s reclassification and raise. She noted that Jerilyn Underwood had submitted her recommendations. Carolyn Smith reviewed her case load and responsibilities. She reported that 3.8 million dollars was collected over an 8 month period. She believed they would collect up to 5.5 million dollars for this year. She stated that currently 80% of the cases had paternity established and 93% of those had court orders. Carolyn Smith noted that orders were being scheduled before the court. She stated that currently 76% of their cases were paying their current support and back support. She stated that her position was changed and there had been no evaluation performed over the 9 and one-half years she had been there. She compared her position to other counties such as Carson City, Nye County, and Washoe County. She noted that Douglas County did not do their child support within the same system. She had redid the job description and Jerilyn Underwood had changed the title. Carolyn Smith stated that they dealt with people s lives, money, and their children. She noted there was 66% reimbursement upon all their expenditures inclusive of salaries. She stated they were within compliance with the federal government. Carolyn Smith stated there was cash on hand in the amount of $93, to enhance the program which could be utilized for computers, office fees, salaries and outreach programs. Commissioner Ellison inquired about the increase from the other county. Carolyn Smith noted that they had collected back support for Lander County in the amount of $157,000 off of 80 cases for an average of $20,000 per month. She noted they held telephonic hearings and the case load had been cut down. She stated that Lander County collections, files, etc., was kept separately. Carolyn Smith reported they had received 2 checks in the total amount of $14, for incentive for Lander County cases. She noted the computer system was enhanced. Commissioner Lloyd noted her salary increase would come from the incentive funding. He inquired if she was comfortable with Jerilyn Underwood s recommendation of option 1 ($4,505.07) which was ½ of what Carolyn Underwood had asked for. Carolyn Underwood did not know what reasons Jerilyn based her recommendation upon but stated she would appreciate any consideration. Commissioner Lloyd inquired if she was part of bargaining group. Carolyn Smith replied part of the supervisory. She noted that highest paid coordinator was in Nye County at $25.00 per hour. She noted there was a case worker in her office which earned almost equivalent to her salary. There was only 60 cents to 70 cents difference in their pay. She stated that she had took the average of the other counties. She noted that they could utilize a portion of the incentive. She noted 66% of the fringe benefits would be reimbursed. Commissioner Roberts noted that they were number one child support collector within the State upon their collections. Cash Minor noted that if they look at Jerilyn Underwood s letter, bear in mind that PAGE 13

14 they had other supervisors that may need reclassification. Commissioner Lloyd noted that the elected officials may want that also. Robert Stokes noted that all those positions were brought forward for review by Jerilyn Underwood during negotiations. Commissioner Russell noted they budgeted upon an annual basis and now there were being asked to change this. Several Board members stated that this would not effect their budget. Commissioner Russell suggested this be addressed during their budget process. Carolyn Smith had contacted the State Chief of Child Support and they could augment the State budget to the feds. Commissioner Lloyd noted that would pick up only 1/3 of the increase. Commissioner Nannini suggested splitting the difference between options 1 and 2 which would be a difference of $2, MOTION: PAGE 14 Commissioner Nannini moved to raise Carolyn s wage to $5, or a split between the average of option 1 ($4,505.07) and option 2 ($6,560.11). Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. Commissioner Russell felt he would vote positive upon this and it should be considered a merit raise. Commissioner Ellison felt that they should have stayed with Jerilyn Underwood s recommendation. He believed they were setting a precedence. Commissioners Nannini, Lloyd, Russell and Roberts voted aye. Commissioners Ellison voted nay. The motion was passed unanimously. Chairman Roberts called a recess at 3:33 p.m., and reconvened the meeting back to order at 3:45 p.m. Commissioner Roberts called the Board of County Highway Commissioners to order at 3:46 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting back to order at 4:05 p.m. U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS): Robert Stokes reviewed the request for approval of a joint funding agreement with USGS for a program to provide real-time data at the gaging stations at Humboldt River near Elko, Lamoille Creek near Lamoille, and at the North Fork Humboldt River locations for the period 10/01/2002 to 09/30/2003. MOTION: Commissioner Russell moved to approve a joint funding agreement with USGS for a program to provide real-time data at the gaging stations at Humboldt River near Elko, Lamoille Creek near Lamoille, and at the North Fork Humboldt River locations for the period 10/01/2002 to 09/30/2003. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. Robert Stokes stated he had spoken to a local boy who was located in the USGS law office in Reno which happened to be Fred Garcia s son. COUNTY MANAGER AND COMPTROLLER OFFICES: Chief Financial Officer/Comptroller: Approval of Claims: The Board reviewed the claims submitted for approval.

15 MOTION: Commissioner Nannini moved to approve the submitted claims. Commissioner Ellison seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. Approval of Travel Requests: The Board considered approval of the pending travel requests. MOTION: Commissioner Ellison moved to approve the pending travel requests. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. Other County Manager/Comptroller matters for reporting, or designation to be on a subsequent agenda for official action. Cash Minor noted that he and Michele Petty had met with the Cities of Elko, Carlin and Wells to discuss a joint NACO cities convention to be held in September and they were putting together a tentative agenda to bring in approximately 700 people to the town. Commissioner Russell inquired if Cash Minor was accepting the responsibility of organizing the convention. Commissioner Lloyd felt that Michele would become responsible. Robert Stokes noted that Michele had been with the County for one year and this was her first board meeting that she had sat through. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY STAFF COMMENTS: Commissioner Russell noted that they had received a memo from ECEDA regarding the designation of goals and objectives. He stated that the second priority was that Dr. Paul Killpartick and he would be working upon geothermal potential. Commissioner Russell noted that the TV district did not come to their meeting. Commissioner Roberts noted that they came at the recommended time at 4:00 p.m., which was after the meeting was adjourned. Commissioner Russell noted that every member of the TV board had showed up at 4:00 p.m. that day, and so he went to the TV board meeting and every question which was asked was answered in a satisfactory manner. He stated that the TV board was highly motivated citizens. They were courteous and kind, and was seeking to keep up with the technology to improve the services. He noted that there was questions as to whether the TV board had regular meetings and if they were in compliance with the Open Meeting Law. Commissioner Russell reported that the TV board held regular meetings and was consistent with their meetings held at their building in Kittridge Canyon. He stated they would be happy if any constituent would come out and they would address their issues. He stated they try to make themselves available to the public. He stated there were problem areas that do not get good service. He stated they would install a higher tower to provide better service. Commissioner Russell stated there was a question as to service provided to areas which were not within the TV district. He had received the reply that the repeater status for transferring the signals from Salt Lake City was just an incidental factor because the signal came from Salt Lake City. He appreciated their cordial reception, and he planned to attend more TV meetings. MOTION: Commissioner Lloyd moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. PAGE 15

16 There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned until October 2, ATTEST: MARILYN TIPTON, Deputy County Clerk APPROVED, BRAD ROBERTS, Chairman PAGE 16