STATE OF NEVADA, ) COUNTY OF ELKO. ) ss. AUGUST 7, 2003

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1 STATE OF NEVADA, ) COUNTY OF ELKO. ) ss. The Board of Elko County Commissioners meet in a regular session on August 7, 2003, at 1:30 p.m., in Room 105 of the Elko County Courthouse at 571 Idaho Street, Elko, Nevada. There were present: County Commissioners John Ellison, Chair Mike Nannini Warren Russell Sheri Eklund-Brown Charlie Myers County Manager Robert Stokes Chief Financial Officer Cash Minor Deputy District Attorney Kristin McQueary Deputy County Clerk Marilyn Tipton Sheriff s Department Steve Bishop Road Supervisor Otis Tipton The following proceedings were held: Chairman Ellison called the regular meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. He noted that all commissioners were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Eklund-Brown led the meeting participants in the Pledge of Allegiance. EVA PERRY DAY PROCLAMATION: The Board considered approval of Proclamation 2003-R entitled, A PROCLAMATION BY THE ELKO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAIMING AUGUST 19, 2003 AS EVA PERRY DAY, celebrating her 100 th Birthday. MOTION: Commissioner Myers moved to approve Proclamation 2003-R entitled, A PROCLAMATION BY THE ELKO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAIMING AUGUST 19, 2003 AS EVA PERRY DAY, celebrating her 100 th Birthday. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. The certificate would be presented on August 23 rd in Carlin. TECOMA JUSTICE COURT TOWNSHIP: PAGE 1

2 The Board considered a proposal to combine the closed Tecoma Township into another Township. Previously, the Commission gave direction to combine the closed Tecoma Justice Court Township into the Eastline Township. This cannot be done without splitting voting precincts which causes difficulties for the Clerk s Office. The Clerk s Office and the District Attorney s Office recommend that the Tecoma Township be placed into the Wells Township in order to avoid splitting of the precinct boundaries. Kristin McQueary noted that when the Board directed them to change the boundaries to incorporate the Tecoma Justice Court into Eastline Township it would divide the voting precincts. She stated this would be a logistical nightmare for the County Clerk s Office. Commissioner Ellison believed that the Tecoma Township should have been put in the Wells Township in the first place. MOTION: Commissioner Myers moved to approve the proposal to combine the closed Tecoma Township into the Wells Township. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. Robert Stokes noted Judge Grant of the Eastline Township had indicated to him that she could not attend the meeting today because of a prior commitment. He had asked Judge Grant to submit any comments she may have to him but he had not received any. Commissioner Ellison notified Judge Calton that this would mean more work for the Wells Township. Judge Calton stated they understood that there would be extra work. The motion was passed unanimously. Chairman Ellison called the Jackpot Town Board to order at 1:37 p.m and adjourned the meeting at 1:39 p.m. ELKO REGIONAL AIRPORT: The Board considered a request for Elko County participation in a wide base effort to insure the continuation and/or frequency of air travel services by SkyWest Airlines at the Elko Regional Airport through financial, promotional or operational involvement. Chris Johnson reviewed a newspaper article regarding SkyWest Airlines. He noted that each route had to stand on its own and make a profit to remain in service. He stated that Delta Airlines was actually thinking of withdrawing from Salt Lake City due to funding issues. Commissioner Nannini inquired if the federal government subsidized the airport. Chris Johnson replied only for capital, major construction but nothing for operational. Glen Guttry noted there was only a percentage funded. Chris Johnson noted Delta took control of SkyWest six months ago. He stated that Delta provided a break even for each departure which guaranteed SkyWest cost and percentage profit. He noted that Delta did all the scheduling and priced all the aircraft for SkyWest airlines. He stated that in eighteen months Delta Airlines had lost 5.2 million in our routes and Brasilia routes. Chris Johnson stated that SkyWest agreed to take back their routes and operate them at-risk. He stated that SkyWest had came to the City of Elko PAGE 2

3 and asked for assistance to make the routes profitable in Elko again. Chris Johnson commented how the 9-11 event had impacted air travel. Chris Johnson reported SkyWest s commitment to Elko was to provide reasonable priced local fares to and from Salt Lake and Reno, and they would provide more information to the public. He stated that SkyWest, in an effort to restore profitability, they dismissed some staff. He stated they would still maintain the current schedule 3 times daily to Reno and five times daily to Salt Lake City. He stated that SkyWest would evaluate their service and determine what necessary adjustments need to be made. Chris Johnson felt that the route to Salt Lake City would not be eliminated but the route to Reno may be eliminated due to reduced usage. Chris Johnson stated that they would reduce staff at the station to reduce the operating expenses. He stated they would create a marketing campaign to help SkyWest to return to profitability by December. Chris Johnson believed the marketing campaign should be longer than a six month time frame. He stated that they wanted to educate the traveling public through their marketing campaign. He stated they would market to the outside area, and place the services on the web pages. Chris Johnson noted the airport had put in $40,000 from their contingency and line items of their operating budget for marketing efforts. He noted that the airport had applied for funds from the Small Community Air Service Development Grant Program which may add additional funding. Robert Stokes inquired what was the time table on the grant and Chris Johnson replied by September or October. Chris Johnson requested that they become a sponsor and asked if they could lend financial help. Commissioner Ellison inquired if they would consider commercial advertisements on their airport website. He noted that Eureka County may support this effort. Chris Johnson stated they would solicit help from Carlin, Battle Mountain, Elko, and Wells also. Commissioner Eklund-Brown inquired about the cost for operations. Chris Johnson stated they would spend whatever they would generate throughout the year. Chris Johnson noted they had put in $32,000, the mines put in $7500 and the media matched it which paid for four months of operation. Commissioner Ellison suggested an Elko representative attend the Eureka County meeting. Commissioner Nannini inquired how much financial assistance they were requesting. Chris Johnson stated that they would be willing to accept whatever they could contribute and would not name an amount. Commissioner Nannini inquired about the traffic for the fire academy. Chris Johnson noted when the Fire Science Academy shut down that impacted the service. He noted they were getting back up to speed. Chris Johnson noted that when the academy was shut down it also hurt lodging and rental cars. He noted SkyWest offered student fares to the fire academy prior to Delta assuming the services. He stated that they hoped to have the student fares renewed with SkyWest. Commissioner Nannini inquired if they prepaid tickets would that help or did they prefer cash. Chris Johnson noted that prepaid tickets was a challenge with the new security issues. Chris Johnson noted that they may do a travel bank. Commissioner Nannini suggested they find a way for prepaid tickets and believed that the airport was essential to Elko. He stated it was less expensive to fly from PAGE 3

4 Elko to Salt Lake City and he would rather fly than drive to Salt Lake City. He supported the service and suggested a contribution of $10, Commissioner Eklund-Brown noted that this service was beneficial to Elko for further economical development and the County had utilized it during the legislative session. Commissioner Ellison commented that this was a regional airport which benefitted Carlin, Spring Creek, Wells, Elko, the mines, and the fire academy. Commissioner Myers stated he would like to know when they needed the funds. Chris Johnson noted they would begin the program with the money they have currently. Commissioner Myers inquired if Fly Elko would be the same marketing campaign. Glen Guttry stated they would modify the Fly Elko to encourage people to fly rather than drive. Commissioner Myers suggested that the Board discuss this with Cash Minor to determine the amount of financial contribution. Glen Guttry noted that they utilized the route to Reno for legislative sessions. There was a short discussion about the cost for flights from Elko to Salt Lake City and to Reno. Chris Johnson stated it would increase the trip time from one hour to four hours. He stated to make it work it may mean you would have to stay overnight. Commissioner Ellison noted that during legislative sessions the loss of the Reno route would be devastating. Commissioner Eklund-Brown believed that if they increased the numbers on these routes they may get their morning flights back from Reno. Commissioner Ellison noted that people drove because of the costs, he inquired about the bigger planes. Glen Guttry stated that if they utilize the smaller planes then have more frequent routes into Elko. If they utilize the larger planes then they could book all the people on one flight. He noted there would be representative going to other entities in the County to educate them about the routes and soliciting more information about what service they would like to see. Commissioner Russell noted contingency would be the only funding available and an unfunded mandate would take ½ of their contingency. He cautioned them they were not sure what amount they could contribute due to other unfunded mandates. Glen Guttry noted that the City was in the same circumstances. Chris Johnson noted that if they would commit to travel by air rather than drive that would help to keep the service. Highway Chairman Myers called the Board of County Highway Commissioners to order at 2:15 p.m. and adjourned the highway meeting at 3:23 p.m. Chairman Ellison called a recess at 3:23 and reconvened the regular meeting at 3:43 p.m. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: Steve Bishop, Undersheriff gave the statistical population of 91 in custody presently. Commissioner Ellison noted that they had complaints about speeders on the Last Chance Road. Steve Bishop noted that they had the speed trailer out there and they understood the concerns in that region. He stated they did not have the manpower to station them out there for any length of time. He stated that they did not have the manpower to patrol Bullion Road all the time either. PAGE 4

5 ELKO COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT: Robert Stokes noted J. Watson could not be present but he had submitted a written Juvenile Detention and Juvenile Probation Monthly Report. ELKO COUNTY RECORDER: The Board considered a request to fill a Deputy Clerk position vacancy in the Recorder s Office. Robert Stokes noted a long time employee had expressed her intention to retire and this department was made up of one elected official and two deputy clerks. He stated Cash Minor, Joe Aguirre and himself had discussed other options. He stated that there would be a savings because the individual would come in at a lower salary scale. He stated it was unanimous that this position should be refilled, and any reduction in staff would dramatically impact this department. Commissioner Nannini noted that Beverly was laid off in Public Works and inquired if she was aware of this position. He inquired if she should be put in. Commissioner Eklund-Brown stated this should be advertised. Commissioner Nannini noted she was a twelve year employee. Commissioner Myers inquired if there was a preference list. Robert Stokes noted they had to be careful due to the employee contracts. Kristin McQueary noted it would depend upon job qualifications and she could certainly apply. She stated that the Board could give preference. She stated one of the problems was this was with an elected department head and these were sworn deputies and that should be considered. She noted that the hiring process was based upon qualifications. Commissioner Myers inquired how many positions the Board had looked at since they had started this process. Robert Stokes noted they had discussions previously about the recommendations with replacement. Robert Stokes noted that the vacancy review committees were finding that most of the departments were at bare bones. He noted there had been previous reductions in supplies, or they were utilizing outside assistance, or part-time assistance to keep their budget down. Commissioner Russell noted if they had any influence to rehire people that had been faithful workers on the jobs, then he encouraged that influence should be exercised. Commissioner Ellison noted that this was an elected official and the Board could not tell them what to do but could ask them to consider that as an option. Robert Stokes stated he had asked several departments to take that into consideration. MOTION: Commissioner Myers moved approve the request to fill a Deputy Clerk position in the Recorder s Office. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. ELKO COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER S OFFICE: The Board considered a request to fill a part-time clerical position in the Public Defender s Office. Fred Lee stated he had met with the vacancy review committee and they took a full time employee to a part-time employee due to budget cuts. He stated that this person went to another job with better pay. Commissioner Ellison noted that they had spoken to Cash PAGE 5

6 Minor to look at Wendover to cover some of this department s expenditures. Fred Lee requested authorization to discuss this with the City Attorney. He reported that the cases had increased in the Wendover area. He stated that a week ago he had five cases in the West Wendover area. He believed these expenses should be reviewed. Commissioner Ellison noted that they needed to review this during the budget session. MOTION: Commissioner Russell moved to approve to file a part-time clerical position in the Public Defender s Office. Commissioner Eklund- Brown seconded the motion. Commissioner Nannini inquired if it was upon an hourly rate. Fred Lee stated it was per hour. He noted previously they had two clerical people. He stated this staff had to run files to the District Attorney, to Court, pick up vehicles and one person could not do this. He stated they had to perform receptionist work, clerical work, etc. He stated when one was gone he had to answer the phone. He stated that this person helped with filing, greeted the clients, and they needed this position. The motion was passed unanimously. Fred Lee stated he would speak with Cash Minor and Debbie Armuth about the municipal fees. Commissioner Ellison greeted Nelson Wallace as a visitor. COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The Board considered a request to fill a Administrative Secretary position vacancy in the Community Public Health Department. Robert stokes noted the previous amount of staff and the with the results of budget cuts this department was down to two secretaries. He stated that they asked for a ½ nurse position be replaced by a clerical person. Robert Stokes noted that Margaret Boston stated that the nurse had to man the front window and answer the phone. Commissioner Ellison inquired what the review committee suggested and if this was budgeted. Robert Stokes replied that this was a budgeted position and it was voted unanimously that this position be filled. Commissioner Ellison inquired who the department liaison was because they had received complaints about the Carlin facility not being open. Robert Stokes noted that the Carlin Clinic was a separate issue. He commented that the nurse was only in the region two days during the month. Robert Stokes noted that a nursing vacancy on the State side which had created a situation. He stated that the nurse was able to go Carlin today. Commissioner Ellison noted that there were problems with the Carlin clinic. Robert Stokes noted there were transitional problems in the City of Carlin. He stated previously the City of Carlin had provided a part-time clerk for 13 hours per month. Robert Stokes stated that individual had resigned and they do need a replacement. He noted that there was a tremendous amount of paper work involved with this department. MOTION: Commissioner Myers moved to fill the Administrative Secretary position in the Community Public Health Department. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. PAGE 6

7 The Board considered approval of the interlocal contract between Elko County and the Nevada Bureau of Community Health for the Community Health Nursing Program. Robert Stokes noted this was a contract wherein three positions were paid through the State. He stated they had met with Division of Health and they had addressed Kristin McQueary s issues. He noted Cash Minor was concerned with one issue. Commissioner Ellison inquired about the match. Robert Stokes noted this was the money paid from the County to the State. He stated that they had questioned paying for these positions. However, any monies paid in the County stayed here rather than going to the State. Commissioner Ellison noted it was not an unfunded mandate. Cash Minor noted this was a long term cooperative agreement with the State. MOTION: Commissioner Russell moved to approve the Interlocal Contract between Elko County and the Nevada Bureau of Community Health for the Community Health Nursing Program. Commissioner Myers seconded the motion. Commissioner Myers inquired of Kristin McQueary about the issues. Kristin McQueary noted that it came in a different format and was hand carried to her office. Cash Minor noted the State would make long distance phone calls and the County formerly paid for them. He asked for that change in the contract even though it was a small dollar item. Commissioner Ellison inquired if this came from the tax roll or from the General Fund. Cash Minor stated from General Fund and it was budgeted for this year. The motion was passed unanimously. ELKO COUNTY ASSESSOR: The Board considered a strike off of personal property value for Dynatec Mining Corporation that should not have been billed. Joe Aguirre, County Assessor, explained that the Department of Taxation refused to address this matter and the Dynatec Mining Corporation took the County to the Board of Equalization in February of He stated that this corporation was not even here but the Department of Taxation submitted a bill to them. Joe Aguirre stated that he had asked the Department of Taxation to strike this off and received a reply that this was not their problem. He stated that this equipment was at the Midas Mine. He stated that the original bill was $24, with penalties of $2, for a total of $26, that should have never been billed and he was asking the Board to strike this off. MOTION: Commissioner Russell moved to approve to strike off the personal property value for Dynatec Mining Corporation that should have never been billed. Commissioner Myers seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously LEGISLATIVE AND SPECIAL SESSIONS: The Board discussed legislative bills and issues from the 2003 Legislative and Special Sessions including potential impacts to Elko County. Cash Minor noted AB 286 required health insurance subsidies for retirees and the PAGE 7

8 potential fiscal impact would be $138, He stated there were several questions on this bill and this bill was going to the Attorney General for clarification. Cash Minor stated one of the issues he had were the labor contracts which had a small subsidy for health insurance and he inquired which item took priority. Commissioner Ellison inquired if this would be discussed during the special session. Cash Minor stated there would probably be no special session. He stated that they were asking the Governor to declare emergency regulations rather than call a special session. Commissioner Ellison inquired if it would be discussed by NACO because of the impact upon other counties. Cash Minor stated they may speak about this. He stated that there were several meetings going on and the tax commission had met last week. He stated that the Taxation Commission met every week and would probably continue through the end of September to the first of October until they had these regulations in place. Cash Minor stated that most of the impacts were directly related to business and would be a pass-on by those businesses. Commissioner Russell noted that there was information that some of those people who retired had only worked a portion of their time in Elko County so then Elko County would only have to pay a portion of those payments. Cash Minor stated that could work the other way also. He stated that at 7l04 the bill contemplated that wherever that retired employee worked then each entity would pay their portion. He reported that they picked up the Elko County Hospital retirees. Commissioner Russell noted that would come from the Contingency Fund and inquired what the balance was for that fund. Cash Minor replied they had $305,000 left in contingency presently. DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY INSECT INFESTATIONS: Commissioner Eklund-Brown noted that most of the crickets were dead. Commissioner Ellison reported that $1,000 went to spraying the grasshoppers up North. He reported that two ranchers were given $ a piece to spray the roadway to keep them back. ANNUAL 4 TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION: The Board considered an Elko County contribution to the annual 4 th of July Fireworks Celebration held each summer. Commissioner Nannini suggested that this be addressed at budget time. Commissioner Ellison reported upon the number of people that came into Elko to see the show. Commissioner Ellison noted that they did break even this year. Commissioner Myers noted the Commissioner s involvement in the 4 th of July program. Commissioner Eklund-Brown noted that the Spring Creek Association felt it was discriminatory to support the Elko fireworks. Commissioner Nannini felt that they would have other requests from other communities for financial support. Commissioner Ellison noted that they were encouraging tourism and reported upon the efforts by him and his Wife to put this program on. He stated they get a small share of room tax and they did receive private donations. Commissioner Nannini felt that they would have to give to other communities perhaps based upon their assessed valuation. Commissioner Ellison noted that over the past six PAGE 8

9 years they went from a 200 audience to 4,000 people in the audience. He stated there was a positive economic impact to the community. Commissioner Eklund-Brown felt that City should step up to this. Commissioner Ellison noted he took it when the VFW quit. She suggested voluntary support for this. Commissioner Ellison noted it showed community involvement. Commissioner Myers noted the commissioner attendance. Commissioner Nannini stated he attended the Wells, Jackpot and Wendover events all in one night. Commissioner Russell noted he made the Spring Creek and Elko fireworks. NEVADA STATE BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES: The Board considered a request from the State Board on Geographic Names requesting information, history, and Board opinion on a request to name a small lake located 9 miles south-southeast of Lamoille in the Ruby Mountains as Heaven Lake. NDOW records indicate that this lake has been called Goat Lake for over 20 years. Commissioner Myers inquired what it would cost in changing the name. He pointed out it would cost to change the name upon all the maps. MOTION: Commissioner Myers moved that they do not endorse the name change from Goat Lake to Heaven Lake. Commissioner Russell seconded the motion. Commissioner Eklund-Brown noted that they had voted in favor of the previous name change request because there was no previous name for that lake. However, this lake already had a name. Several board members commented that this lake had a name and there may be of historical significance to that name. The motion was passed unanimously. ELKO COUNTY PERSONNEL POLICIES: The Board considered the approval of draft policies entitled, Absenteeism and the Use of Sicktime and Viewing of Personnel Records regarding Employment. Robert Stokes noted the department heads had discussed this at their department head meetings. Kristin McQueary had reviewed the first draft. She had not seen the final draft. Commissioner Eklund-Brown inquired about the three changes. Robert Stokes noted that Jerilyn Underwood was in charge of this documentation and he did not know if these were the changes. Commissioner Eklund-Brown suggested that she be present to explain the changes. Commissioner Russell inquired if they could discuss this policy without being in violation of labor issues. Kristin McQueary stated if they change the terms and conditions of employment then the Associations must be notified. She did not see any significant changes in the one draft that she viewed. She stated that it was best practice to notify all the employee associations. She did not know if they had been notified. Robert Stokes stated they would bring this back. Kristin McQueary suggested that Ms. Underwood come before the Board and explain the changes and notify the Associations. MOTION: Commissioner Myers moved to table the policies entitled, Absenteeism and the Use of Sicktime and Viewing of Personnel Records regarding Employment. Commissioner Russell PAGE 9

10 seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. COMMISSION MEETING SUMMER CALENDAR: August 20, Jarbidge and Jackpot Meetings. September 3 & 4, Elko - Courthouse September 17, Elko - Courthouse - 9:00 a.m. October 1 & 2, Elko - Courthouse October 15, Montello and West Wendover Meetings. Commissioner Nannini noted that he had asked that the September 4 th meeting be changed to 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Ellison clarified that September 3 rd would be 1:30 and September 4 th would be 9:00 and on September 17 th would be 9:00 a.m. Robert Stokes noted NACO would be held on September 17 th so the Board had requested that it be moved to 9:00 a.m. Therefore, the board could attend NACO in the afternoon. Robert Stokes reviewed the August 20 th meeting schedule of 6:00 a.m. for a light agenda meeting to approve the consent agenda items then travel to Jarbidge and the Pine Creek campground. He stated they planned to be at the Pine Creek campground at 9:00 a.m. and allow three hours for the field trip. He stated at noon they would lunch and at 1:00 p.m. meet at Jarbidge for one hour. In Jackpot, they would start the meeting at 4:30 p.m. our time and perhaps dinner afterwards. CONSENT AGENDA: Robert Stokes noted that resolution No had a typo and they recommended approval of the addendum item with the substitution of the title. Approval of Preceding Minutes: July 9, 2003: Board of County Commissioners, Board of County Highway Commissioners, Jackpot Town Board, Jarbidge Town Board, and Montello Town Board. June 10, 2003: Board of County Commissioners, Board of County Highway Commissioners. July 11, 2003: Board of County Commissioners. July 23, 2003: Board of County Commissioners, Jackpot Town Board, Jarbidge Town Board, and the Montello Town Board. Approval of Claims: Presentation and review of claims for approval. Approval of Travel Requests: Review and approval of travel requests that may be pending. Human Services Department: Approval of step increases for Sheriff s Employee Association Bargaining Unit, effective August 1, 2003: Adrienne Brensel, Kevin McKinney Comptroller: Approval of Resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION TO CREATE A FUND ENTITLED INDIGENT & ELDERLY LEGAL SERVICES FUND. PAGE 10

11 This item was corrected through the addendum item below: Approval of Resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION TO CREATE A FUND ENTITLED DISTRICT COURT S TECHNOLOGY FUND. Approval of Resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CASH FROM THE CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT WITHIN THE 2003/2004 FISCAL BUDGET FROM THE COUNTY OF ELKO GENERAL FUND TO THE INDIGENT FUND. Approval of Resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT WITHIN THE 2003/2004 FISCAL BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF ELKO GENERAL FUND. MOTION: Commissioner Nannini moved to approve the consent agenda with the one exception (Resolution No ) with the substitution. Commissioner Myers seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC: There were no comments submitted by the public. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY STAFF COMMENTS: County Commissioners: Commissioner Eklund noted that the Senior Games Olympics would have their opening ceremonies tonight and she and Commissioner Ellison would be present. She encouraged beautification on their parking lot on Fifth Street and Court Street. She stated that there was no financial obligation. Commissioner Ellison understood there was a team working on that. Commissioner Eklund-Brown requested that Robert Stokes keep that project moving. She felt that they need pictures on their meeting room walls and suggested some open space landscapes possibly from Susan Zerga. She suggested that they take the South Canyon picture to Jarbidge and perhaps rotate art works. Commissioner Russell felt there should be photos of past commissioners. He noted it should be specifically the people who contributed the most such as Eddie Murphy, John Carpenter etc. Commissioner Nannini noted that Wells Electric did that. Commissioner Ellison requested that Robert Stokes seek pictures of past commissioners. Robert Stokes noted that it may be difficult to get pictures. County Manager: Robert Stokes stated that if the Commission wanted to remove the picture of South Canyon then it should go to the Jarbidge Community Center as suggested by former County Commissioner Roberta Skelton. Commissioner Nannini noted that the shovel was to go there also. County Commissioners: Commissioner Myers stated that the Advisory Wildlife Commission members inquired if they were appointed and if they should be sworn in. However, he noted two PAGE 11

12 members may have not been sworn in. He stated they would set a meeting for the motorcycle jamboree committee. Commissioner Ellison noted that they should schedule a cattleguard meeting with Commissioners Russell and Myers, Robert Stokes, Otis Tipton and the Forest Service. District Attorney: Kristin McQueary noted that there were changes to the Public Meeting Laws. She recommended that they restructure their agenda regarding the public comment period. She suggested that the public comment period be placed on the agenda prior to the board action upon that specific item. County Manager: Robert Stokes noted he had spoken previously to the Board about the Wells Tire and they discussed scheduling a meeting with the USDA. He stated that last night the Rural Council met with Larry Smith and Dan Johnson who stated they would attempt to meet with them on the 15 th of August. He stated they would have a breakfast at 7:00 a.m., next Friday with Washington personnel on the 15 th of August at JR s. He stated they would speak with Gibbon s Office to see if his representative could attend that meeting. Commissioner Nannini noted that Senator Reid would be at the hospital at 2:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Commissioner Myers moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Nannini seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned until August 20, APPROVED, JOHN ELLISON, Chairman ATTEST: MARILYN C. TIPTON, Deputy Clerk PAGE 12