Elko County Board of Commissioners

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1 Elko County Board of Commissioners Commissioners Sheri Eklund-Brown Demar Dahl John Ellison Charlie Myers Warren Russell Elko County Manager Robert K. Stokes STATE OF NEVADA ) COUNTY OF ELKO ) ss. The Board of Elko County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at 1:30 p.m., in Suite 102 of the Nannini Administrative Building at 540 Court Street, Elko, Nevada. There were present: County Commissioners Charlie Myers, Chair Sheri Eklund-Brown Demar Dahl John Ellison Warren Russell County Manager Robert Stokes CFO/Asst. Mgr. Cash Minor Deputy District Attorney Kristin McQueary Deputy County Clerk Marilyn Tipton Sheriff Dale Lotspeich Undersheriff Doug Gailey Planning & Zoning Dir. Randy Brown Road Supervisor Otis Tipton Chief Juv. Prob. Officer Mike Pedersen Public Works Dir. Lynn Forsberg Chairman Myers called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Commissioner Ellison led the meeting participants in the Pledge of Allegiance. I. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC: No public comments were submitted. PAGE 1

2 1:33:08 PM II. 4 TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FAMILY/JUVENILE DIVISION AND ELKO COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT: Discussion and consideration of a request to create an ordinance banning the use, possession and sale of the Spice substance within the confines of Elko County. The proliferation of spice, a synthetic marijuana substance that was being legally sold at area businesses, has dangerous health effects resulting in various states and municipalities banning the substance and like substances. Judge Puccinelli questioned whether this Commission had the authority to pass an Ordinance. He stressed it was important to get this information out to the public. Judge Puccinelli informed them the various dried herbs were sprayed with acetone which was often used as a solvent to dissolve the powdered form of the synthetic marijuana. He reported studies have proven the drug was carcinogenic when applied to lab rats and the effects were up to 100 times more potent on the body than real marijuana. He stated they were aware of two entities selling the spice. He requested the Commission to draft a Resolution finding spice to be bad. Commissioner Russell stated the Commission has authority to issue licenses and suggested establishing criteria for distribution of this drug. Judge Puccinelli recommended their legal counsel research the issue. He stated the Board of Pharmacy, at the State level, was going through the process to put the Schedule I Controlled Substance listing upon six of the most readily used spice synthetics. Kristin McQueary stated because they kept changing the chemical molecules it was hard to regulate this type of product. Judge Puccinelli stated over half of the kids in Drug Court had tested positive for spice. He had directed the Juvenile Probation Staff to go to the schools and educate the kids. He informed them that the kids could order these drugs over the internet but they were trying to restrict local sales. Commissioner Russell inquired about Elko County injuries or deaths. Judge Puccinelli stated there were related physical conditions and illness. He explained the harmful effects of acetone. Commissioner Ellison cautioned there were other products out there that could be misused and reviewed the latest State Legislature action to remove ready access to cold medicine for meth. Brian Boatman stated they saw a huge population of kids in Wendover using spice and it was being marketed as incense. He reported that spice was developed by Dr. John W. Huffman, a Clemson University Professor, who did research for the National Institute for Drug Use but it was never intended for human use. He noted there were twenty varieties of compounds in spice. PAGE 2

3 Commissioner Eklund-Brown inquired about legal enforcement. Judge Puccinelli had given Court Master Simons authority for kids on probation to amend their probation regulations to include abuse of spice. Commissioner Dahl inquired if it was addictive. Brian Boatman stated there was insufficient research but he believed there was some addictive property due to repeated positive testing from those in drug court. He noted there were several documented cases where people go to the emergency room. Brian Boatman reported several states, counties and municipalities around the country have outlawed the sale of spice. He encouraged the County Commission to draft a Resolution condemning the proliferation of spice sales, possession and use in our community and call on area businesses to cease and desist the marketing of these substances to our citizens. Court Master Mason Simons reported they put their participants in the Juvenile Drug Court on notice not to use spice and several participants tested positive for this substance. He suggested they educate the parents of the students. Court Master Simons read two juvenile drug participants essays regarding their use of spice. He requested the Commission to pass a Resolution restricting the use of spice. Judge Puccinelli commented two entities in Elko and one in Wells sells spice. Mason Simons stated a parent had went into one of the establishments and attempted to purchase it but they refused the sell. The son went in 15 minutes later and was able to purchase it. Mason Simons stated the federal government had classified it as a drug of concern. Judge Puccinelli stated the mines were interested in their testing. MOTION: Commissioner Eklund-Brown moved for the County Manager to create a Resolution to bring back at the next meeting banning spice. Commissioner Dahl seconded the motion. Commissioner Russell requested they amend the motion to support other charter cities taking similar action in Elko County. Commissioner Eklund-Brown amended her motion to include support of other cities taking action. Commissioner Dahl suggested they encourage schools to inform the parents and make that part of their Resolution. Commissioner Eklund-Brown amended her motion to inform parents. Court Master Simmons stated six of the most common chemical combinations would be classified as Schedule I, controlled substance by the State Board of Pharmacy, pending further action by the State Legislature Commissioner Eklund-Brown amended her motion to encourage the Nevada Pharmaceutical Board to classify those as Schedule PAGE 3

4 I Controlled Substance. Commissioner Dahl seconded the amendments to the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2:25:31 PM III. ELKO COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT: Discussion of Juvenile Department issues including operational reports, statistics, and communications. Mike Pedersen submitted the operational report and statistics. Commissioner Eklund-Brown commented the statistics were decreasing with population increase and inquired if that was due to their programs. Mike Pedersen could not verify it was due to their programs but would continue to collect data. He reported that 66 kids were diverted from detention to Community Service in the first nine months. He reported upon the program given to the 3 rd, 4 th and 5 th graders by Juvenile Probation Officers. They had talked about monitoring the success of their program through the homework. Mike Pedersen reported upon the counties success of the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI) in which detention was no longer the answer. He stated next month the counties Chief Probation Officers would be at an open public meeting with the Supreme Court to discuss their views and needs. Mike Pedersen asked the members of the Commission to attend the meeting on November 2, Commissioner Myers asked that Mike Pedersen represent the County at that meeting. Robert Stokes stated they could put out a quorum setting agenda and Mike Pedersen could attend the meeting through video conferencing. 2:40:30 PM IV. ELKO COUNTY SHERIFF S DEPARTMENT: A. Discussion of Sheriff Department issues including operational reports, statistics, and communications. Doug Gailey, Undersheriff, stated the statistics came out late and reviewed the written statistics for the month of September. He reported they had six people out on leave and the deputies were on four - 12 hour shifts. Undersheriff Gailey stated they were not approved for the COPS Grant. B. Department of Homeland Security: 1. Discussion and consideration of acceptance and approval of grant FFY10 State Homeland Security program for Advanced IED/WMD at a total of $143, with no matching funds. Sheriff Lotspeich stated this was the third year of the grant which passes through to City of Elko for the Bomb Squad. Commissioner Eklund-Brown inquired if the City of Elko provided that service to the entire County. Sheriff Lotspeich explained that resource was provided to the entire State by accepting this grant. Commissioner Ellison inquired about the Narcotics Task Force. Sheriff Lotspeich stated the City assumed that task force. PAGE 4

5 MOTION: Commissioner Eklund-Brown moved for approval of FY10-State Homeland Security Program for Advanced IED/WMD at a total of $143,600 with no matching funds. Commissioner Dahl seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Discussion and consideration of acceptance and approval of grant FFY10- Citizen Corp Program for the Citizen Corp Program at a total of $26, with no matching funds. Annette Kerr displayed the documentation for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and submitted a progress report. She stated since February they have trained 196 people and their pilot program would now become a nationwide program. Annette Kerr noted they would perform training in Wells in December and in Wendover in January. She gave a demonstration on the CERT pack contents. Annette Kerr explained they obtained funding through the Neighborhood Watch and grants through Homeland Security. She said the class sizes varied from six to forty participants for the 21 hour training. Annette Kerr stated there was public notification through the media and face book. Commissioner Myers suggested having Annette Kerr speak on the County radio program and inform the communities. Annette Kerr had given the Wells City Council a presentation. Annette Kerr stated they were developing a data base for resources. Commissioner Myers inquired about notification of members as responders Annette Kerr stated through a phone tree currently but hoped to have a radio system in the future. MOTION: Commissioner Russell moved to authorize a grant application to update the Elko County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Commissioner Dahl seconded the motion. (No vote was taken) Commissioner Eklund-Brown noted that was the incorrect grant application. MOTION: Commissioner Russell amended his motion to approve the FY10-Citizen Corp Program for the Citizen Corp Program at a total of $26,950 with no matching funds. Commissioner Dahl seconded the amendment to the motion. Commissioner Myers asked about County employee s participation. Annette Kerr could get them those statistics. She stated the Spring Creek Association had their staff trained. Commissioner Dahl inquired if there was training in Starr Valley or Deeth. Sheriff Lotspeich stated they have a core group and were creating more instructors. He stated the School District had a core group of responders and the LDS Church was interested in a presentation. He stated the funding would run until October of 2012 for this program. Commissioner Russell noted the volunteer fire departments had miners so they needed a bigger response pool because of shift work. Annette Kerr stated they PAGE 5

6 accepted volunteers of any age and they had brought in professionals to do the teaching. The motion passed unanimously. 3:05:14 PM C. FEMA Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program: Discussion and consideration of authorization for a grant application to update the Elko County Hazard Mitigation Plan for approximately $50,000 with in-kind match from the County and LEPC. Sheriff Dale Lotspeich stated the grant would not be available until Sheriff Lotspeich stated the plan would cover the primary hazards. He reported the State had allowed the Cities of Elko and West Wendover to tap 50% of the funding but the responsibility lay with the County. Commissioner Eklund-Brown requested the evacuation plan come back for further review. Sheriff Lotspeich stated a Resolution was signed by the chairman and the State sent the final print. He noted they could amend the information and it could be updated. Commissioner Russell stated because Elko was in a unique position on Interstate 80 so he felt this was appropriate use of federal money and it was fair under the Constitution. MOTION: Commissioner Russell moved to authorize a grant application to update the Elko County Hazard Mitigation Plan for approximately $50,000 with in-kind match from the County and LEPC. Commissioner Dahl seconded the motion. Commissioner Ellison inquired about overlap of process between Homeland Security and FEMA. Sheriff Lotspeich stated this plan served a specific process so there was no overlapping. He noted the information could be shared within another plan. The motion passed unanimously. 3:12:59 PM V. ELKO COUNTY LIQUOR BOARD: Discussion and consideration of a Liquor License for Dan Duff and Ellen Berg, d/b/a The Saddle Up Bar & Grill, located at 370 Front Street, Montello, Nevada. Commissioner Dale recommended approval based upon the background check. MOTION: Commissioner Ellison moved to approve the Liquor License for Dan Duff and Ellen Berg, d/b/a The Saddle Up Bar & Grill in Montello, Nevada. Commissioner Dahl seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 3:13:55 PM RECESS 3:25:25 PM RECONVENE PAGE 6

7 3:25:59 PM XI. ELKO COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING: Street Vacation Hearing: Pursuant to Notice , conduct a Public Hearing on a request by Donald and Bonnie Muckel to vacate a portion of public right-of-way in an alley in Lamoille, Nevada. The street portion to be vacated was further described as follows: That portion of an existing alley adjacent to Lots 21, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28, of Block B, as shown on the official map of the Town of Lamoille. The owner of said land is Elko County. The Board of County Commissioners will consider vacating the abovedescribed streets and the adoption of Resolution # vacating said rightof-way. Any person desiring to object or to support such a proposed vacation may appear at the meeting of the Board and shall be heard. Randy Brown stated Planning and Zoning recommended approval but requested a Record of Survey be filed pursuant to NRS statutes. Commissioner Russell inquired about consolidation. Randy Brown stated reversion of acreage division could be requested by owner. Commissioner Russell inquired if there was opposition from the neighbors and Randy Brown replied no. Commissioner Eklund-Brown disclosed that Randy Brown was her husband but neither of them had a pecuniary interest. MOTION: Commissioner Dahl moved to vacate and adopt Resolution No with the requirement of a Record of Survey. Commissioner Ellison seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 3:30:19 PM VI. BOARD OF COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Russell called the Highway Board to order at 3:30 p.m. STARR LANE BRIDGE AGREEMENT NDOT B-1662: Discussion and consideration of approval of a cooperative agreement to replace the Deeth (CR#701B) bridge over the Mary s River, known as the Starr Lane Bridge, with the County s cost of approximately $47, Otis Tipton stated this came under the Federal Highway Replacement Program and the engineer estimate was $907,250 but the County match was only five percent. He recommended approval of the cooperative agreement with NDOT. MOTION: Commissioner Myers moved to approve a cooperative agreement to replace the Deeth (CR#701B) bridge over the Mary s River (Starr Lane Bridge) with the County s cost of $47,750. Commissioner Dahl seconded the motion. PAGE 7

8 Commissioner Ellison inquired if it was the final bridge. Otis Tipton stated it was the last bridge that qualified for this type of funding. He stated the bridge went over Mary s River. Commissioner Dahl inquired about the weight restriction. Otis Tipton explained the load restriction would be removed because the bridge would be made of steel and concrete. He said there would be 404 permitting required so it would take two years to be completed. Commissioner Dahl noted there were two other bridges on Mary s River. Otis Tipton clarified that those bridges would not qualify for this program funding. There was a discussion upon the condition of the bridge, the traffic over the bridge and the amount for replacement of the bridge. Chairman Russell stated he would not vote for extra Congressional funding. Otis Tipton stated the bridge was NDOT rated and needed to be replaced. Commissioner Dahl agreed the bridge needed to be replaced. Jeff Williams noted it was not the only access road. Otis Tipton stated during flooding it was the only access. Commissioners Myers, Dahl, Eklund-Brown, and Ellison voted aye. Commissioner Russell voted nay. The motion passed by 4-1 majority vote. HIGHWAY BOARD ADJOURNMENT Highway Chairman Russell adjourned the Highway Board at 3:43 p.m. 3:43:59 PM VII. TOWN OF JACKPOT: Chairman Myers called the Jackpot Town Board to order at 3:43 p.m. JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Discussion and consideration of issues related to the loss of State AB198 funding for the Jackpot Water System Improvement Project due to State Budget restrictions along with alternatives to fund the project. Lynn Forsberg noted the Board of Water Finance (AB 198) and the County had an agreement for 1.4 million dollars in grant funds to replace the well that was high in uranium and bring in more water into the town. He stated one of the requirements was to place meters throughout the town. When they opened the bids they came in over $500,000 over budget. Lynn Forsberg noted the USDA Rural Development volunteered to loan them funding. He stated $24,600 was the medium household income. He stated USDA required full metering of the project which would cost $933,000. Commissioner Dahl noted they would save $500,000 if just the residential was metered. Lynn Forsberg stated they could meter only the commercial. Lynn Forsberg stated an optional funding source was the State Revolving Fund but he was not sure that was a secure funding source and their first meeting was the 14 th of December. They were scheduled to open bids on the 7 th PAGE 8

9 of October with a 60 day award clause. Lynn Forsberg stated if they went with the State Revolving Fund there would be no requirement for meters. He stated the loan offer from USDA was 1.14 million dollars and their grant offer was $700,000. Lynn Forsberg clarified fully metering the town using USDA funds would cost the town $200,000 but under the bid it cost $930,000 for metering. He stated there was a telephone conference with the State Revolving Fund on Monday. He had a phone call with the underwriters today and they recommended USDA. Commissioner Ellison inquired if they could reduce the scope of the project. Lynn Forsberg stated they needed the new well on line, needed the disinfection and a backup generator. Commissioner Eklund-Brown inquired if they lost all AB 198 funding. Lynn Forsberg replied they had lost all but $135,000 of the 1.14 million dollar grant funding from AB 198. Commissioner Myers inquired if this was taken to the Jackpot Advisory Board. Lynn Forsberg stated they could hold a special meeting. Lynn Forsberg stated if they go with the USDA the water rates would be $30.27 for the first 5,000 gallons per household. Commissioner Ellison inquired about the sewer rate. Lynn Forsberg replied it was $15 but it would be increased to $4.40. He stated if they use the grant it would be $49.00 per month for water/sewer. Commissioner Myers requested Lynn Forsberg take it to the special meeting of the Jackpot Advisory Board and bring the options back on paper before the Commission inclusive of the scope of project, rates, etc. Lynn Forsberg stated they could qualify for Buy American Bonds but they would have to be closed out by December on the project. JACKPOT TOWN BOARD ADJOURNMENT Chairman Myers adjourned the Jackpot Town Board at 4:03 p.m. 4:03:49 PM VIII. FEDERAL GEOTHERMAL ROYALTIES: Discussion and consideration of a request from County of Lake, Lakeport, California, to contact Congressional representatives and urge them to adamantly oppose any legislation that would discontinue geothermal royalty payments to county governments. Commissioner Ellison noted NACO had been addressing this. MOTION: Commissioner Ellison moved to draft a letter in support. Commissioner Eklund-Brown and Russell seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously 4:04:52 PM IX. EL PASO GAS CORPORATION/ RUBY PIPELINE PROJECT: Discussion and consideration of issues related to the Ruby Pipeline Project including the recent response letter from Doug Foshee, Chairman and CEO of El Paso Corporation. PAGE 9

10 Commissioner Dahl stated a lot of the counties were offended that they were not invited to meet with El Paso. He stated they do not want to stop the project but there was a good demonstration of some of the problems being caused by the money paid to WWP during their last meeting with the BLM talking about the Resource Management Plan and the provisions in it as a result of the Settlement Agreement. Commissioner Dahl stated the Federal District Judge had ruled that Western Watersheds Project should not have access to Equal Justice Payments but that has been appealed to the 9 th Circuit Court of Appeals. He believed that the extortion was alternative funding. Commissioner Eklund- Brown inquired about the Public Lands Council. Commissioner Dahl noted they were the main justification that El Paso used in thinking they have solved the problem. Commissioner Dahl stated five more counties want to join the coalition. 4:09:53 PM X. USFS MOUNTAIN CITY, RUBY MOUNTAINS AND JARBIDGE DISTRICT TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PROJECT: Discussion and consideration of issues regarding the Mountain City, Ruby Mountains and Jarbidge District Travel Management Project including the upcoming public hearing with the US Forest Service on November 8, Randy Brown had contacted the Forest Service and scheduled a meeting on November 8, He received a letter from the Forest Service stating they don t want to participate in the format offered by the County. Randy Brown explained they had requested a joint hearing wherein they would present issues to the Forest Service; ask for information; have an opportunity to exchange information, and take public testimony. Randy Brown noted one requirement for the six month extension was for the facilitator to be hired. He commented that Danny Gonzales had been approved by the Commission for a month and approved by the Forest Service for three weeks and there had not been a facilitated meeting with the Forest Service. He had asked that the Forest Service to schedule the meeting but nothing had been scheduled. Randy Brown stated the Forest Service was concerned about payment of the facilitator so the County had volunteered to pay for the facilitator until they can get their budget on line. He stated the Forest Service went into their budget year after the first of October. Commissioner Myers noted that Tom Montoya had recommended the six month extension with a facilitator named and the County had agreed but then Tom Montoya was transferred for four months and could not participate in anything. He stated if Tom Montoya was here they may be further along in the process. Commissioner Dahl noted they hired Great Basin Consultants and they were doing the science to be presented to the Forest Service and preparing the questions that NEPA required the Forest Service to answer. Commissioner Dahl stated there was a lot of information that has to be exchanged through the PAGE 10

11 process and this meeting would give the Forest Service the opportunity to exchange the information. Randy Brown had sent monthly updates of the Elko County s Federal Land Use Plan and requested them to review it continuously to meet the December 16 th deadline. He stated GIS was working on a County appendix of maps which would be the County s overlay of the Forest Service maps. Commissioner Myers asked that the Commission members and staff be familiar or have working knowledge with the process. He noted they would have to go through the same process with the BLM. Randy Brown stated they were preparing an Economic Impact and Environmental Impact Study. Commissioner Dahl noted this could be a template for the BLM process. He commented upon Western Watersheds Project being part of the Stipulated Settlement incorporated in the BLM Jarbidge Resource Management Plan. Randy Brown stated the County was preparing information for protection of wildlife and reviewing the multiple uses which were good for the land. Commissioner Myers asked if they had received inquiries from the other counties. Randy Brown stated there were teleconferences with a lot of the counties and suggested they be put this on the NACO agenda to solicit statewide support. He stated the Forest Service had received a letter of support from NDOW. Commissioner Dahl noted the State Wildlife Commission had sent the County a support Resolution. Ken Wellington, as an individual, stated at the State Wildlife Board meeting he had asked about the goshawk. He noted they have not done a survey for 10 to 14 years on the goshawk yet the Forest Service had brought up the concern of walking/traveling through the forest. He commented NDOW surveyed the goshawk by helicopter and NDOW had not been forthcoming with the information they had requested. Ken Wellington asked if the County had recourse if by December 17 th the Forest Service did not meet with the facilitator. Kristin McQueary stated they could exert political pressure and asked for an extension through their congressional delegation. Ken Wellington voiced concern on the lack of cooperation from the Forest Service after they had entered into an agreement. Commissioner Myers noted the County was learning how to proceed through the federal process. Kenneth Wellington noted the BLM had been forthcoming with their information. 4:28:11 PM XII. COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR: November 2, 2010 General Election Day November 3 & 4, :30 p.m. Elko Nannini Admin Bldg, Suite 102 November 10, 2010 Election Canvass - 4:00 p.m. Elko Nannini Admin Bldg, Suite 102 November 11, 2010 Veterans Day Parade 11:00 a.m. Elko PAGE 11

12 December 1 & 2, :30 p.m. Elko Nannini Admin Bldg, Suite 102 All Times Pacific Time Commissioner Myers asked that the November 8 th Travel Management Meeting would be noticed as a quorum setting. MOTION: Commissioner Ellison moved to approve the Commission meeting calendar. Commissioner Dahl seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4:29:21 PM XIII. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: Commissioner Myers: Commission Chair, Highway Board Clerk, Liquor Board Chair Elko County Economic Diversification Authority (ECEDA) Board He stated they had seen the presentation from ECEDA on the railport. Nevada Commission on Economic Development He stated they developed a new process and scorecards for business to qualify for tax abatements. Northern Nevada Transit Coalition He stated they were in negotiations between Coach America and NDOT over previous funding. He stated the Attorney General would make a decision whether they could use the community match to qualify for other funding. He stated they may lose the interlocal city pickups for senior citizens and handicap if they lose that funding. Nevada Division of Wildlife Liaison had asked to use the conference room in 2012 and he suggested Joe Doucette speak to Michele Petty. Budget Committee He stated they need to schedule a meeting. Commissioner Eklund-Brown asked them to include the Library minimum wage issue on their agenda. Commissioner Dahl: Commission Vice-Chair City of Wells/City of West Wendover/Town of Jackpot/Town of Montello Liaison - He stated they had reviewed the Jackpot issues. He reported the Utah Food Bank from the Salt Lake City distribution center no longer stops in Montello; the truck now goes to West Wendover and Wells. Central Nevada Regional Water Authority (CNRWA) He stated there would be a water forum tomorrow and the next day at the Nugget in Reno. Humboldt River Basin Water Authority - He stated there was a meeting held two weeks ago in Battle Mountain. USFS Liaison / BLM Liaison / USFS Travel Management Review Subcommittee He had met with people in Idaho yesterday and there was concern about the stipulated settlement between the BLM and the Western PAGE 12

13 Watersheds Project. He stated the people of Idaho he spoke to felt Elko County and Idaho should confront the new plans together rather than separate the plans. Elko County Conservation Districts Liaison He stated there was a State meeting in Pahrump next Tuesday. Metropolis Irrigation Restoration Project He stated the project was delayed until 2019 until there was new funding. Natural Resource Management Advisory Commission Liaison (Alternate) He noted there was a meeting scheduled tonight. Commissioner Ellison: Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) Board He stated the Board of Directors met. The NACO conference was scheduled on November 7-9, National Association of Counties (NACo) Representative - He stated there was a conference call scheduled tomorrow. The Public Lands Commission had met last week and discussed PILT and Secure Rural Schools funding. Elko Senior Activity Programs Board Liaison He gave a County update at the last meeting. Nevada Fire Safe Council Robert Stokes attended the meeting and they were going through the evaluation process. Insect Abatement He had sent an regarding the problems up north and asked they inform them of their plans for next spring. Indigent Accident Fund Board He noted there was a meeting scheduled next week. Western Counties Alliance He stated there was a new Resolution proposed on RS Commissioner Russell: Highway Board Chair - No report submitted. Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), Chair No meeting held. Museum Board He stated they were holding a meeting this afternoon and noted they kept changing the meeting dates. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) He noted they were moving forward to update the plans as previously discussed. Spring Creek Association Liaison He had a long meeting with Mary Winter and Mary had attended the RSAC. He believed Mary Winter would be active in the formulation of a formula on the roads and use of funds. Natural Resource Management Advisory Commission Liaison - He had to go to the water meeting and asked Commissioner Dahl to participate on the meeting tonight. Nevadaworks He had asked staff to submit a report on how they spend money in Elko County and he had sent it to the Commission Commissioner Eklund-Brown: PAGE 13

14 Nevada State Land Use Planning Advisory Commission (SLUPAC) She stated they presented a budget to the Governor and Skip Canfield s position was omitted. Mining Sustainability She stated the national workshop was delayed until April in Elko. BLM Liaison, BLM RAC & REC-RAC She stated they met at 9:30 a.m. and received an updated presentation on the Southern Nevada Water Authority s EISs. She commented there was a presentation on Madeline Pickens wild horse proposal. She stated this was in the middle of three herd management areas and would be monitored through the permitting process. Commissioner Dahl stated this was not a private property issue. He noted to qualify they would have to change the Taylor Grazing Act to qualify for a grazing permit for wild horses that they do not own. He stated they would also have to change State Water Law because you have to own the livestock to show beneficial use according to a recent Supreme Court ruling. Commissioner Dahl noted a rancher would pay per head for grazing fees but Madeline Pickens would be collecting $ per head. Commissioner Eklund-Brown commented that Mrs. Pickens was to turn the ranch over to a nonprofit organization. California Trails Center Board Liaison; RMP & EIS Liaison She would do the unveiling of the new sculpture on October 23, Library Board of Trustees Liaison - She had heard the State Library Department was deleting funding for the bookmobile. She noted the State departments were reducing the amounts for County services in their budgets. 4:50:47 PM XIV. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Presentation and review of claims for approval B. County Commission Minutes Approval - September 22, 2010 MOTION: Commissioner Ellison moved to approve the Consent Agenda with any corrections to the minutes submitted by Commissioner Eklund-Brown. Commissioner Dahl seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. XVI. NORTHEASTERN NEVADA REGIONAL RAILPORT: Discussion and consideration of issues related to the Northeastern Nevada Regional Railport including an update on the construction of the facility. Robert Stokes stated the construction on the project was nearing completion. PAGE 14

15 4:51:42 PM XV. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY STAFF COMMENTS: Commissioner Russell noted Commissioner Dahl would attend the Natural Resource meeting tonight and he would attend the Central Nevada Water Authority meeting. 4:53:01 PM XVII. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Commissioner Dahl moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Russell seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED, ATTEST: MARILYN TIPTON, Deputy Clerk CHARLIE MYERS, Chair PAGE 15