PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The Board of County Commissioners, County of Elko, State of Nevada, will meet in regular session on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. in Suite 102 of the Nannini Administration Building, 540 Court Street, Elko, Nevada. All times Pacific Time.
Attached with this Notice is the Agenda for said meeting of the Board.
This Notice is posted pursuant to N.R.S. 241 as amended by the 2011 Legislature.
This Notice is to be posted at the following places no later than August 31, 2011:
COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE
ELKO COUNTY COURTHOUSE
ELKO COUNTY LIBRARY
ELKO CONVENTION CENTER
ELKO CITY HALL
NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Members of the public who are disabled and require special accommodations or assistance at the meeting are requested to notify the Board of County Commissioners, County of Elko, in writing at 540 Court Street, Suite 101, Elko, Nevada 89801, e-mail: mpetty@elkocountynv.net, or by calling (775) 738-5398.
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ROBERT K. STOKES
Elko County Manager
August 30, 2011
ELKO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF ELKO, STATE OF NEVADA
REGULAR MEETING
NANNINI ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SUITE 102,
540 COURT STREET, ELKO, NEVADA
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
IN ACCORDANCE WITH NRS 241, THE COMMISSION MAY: (I) CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA, (II) COMBINE TWO OR MORE AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION, (III) REMOVE AN ITEM FROM THE AGENDA OR DELAY DISCUSSION RELATING TO AN ITEM ON THE AGENDA AT ANY TIME, (IV) AND IF THE AGENDA IS NOT COMPLETED, RECESS THE MEETING AND CONTINUE ON ANOTHER SPECIFIED DATE AND TIME. THE PUBLIC CAN COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM BY BEING ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE CHAIR WHILE THE COMMISSION CONSIDERS THAT AGENDA ITEM.
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1:30 P.M. -- CALL TO ORDER
-- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
I. -- COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC: NON-ACTION
Pursuant to N.R.S. 241 this time is devoted to comments by the general public, if any, and discussion of those comments. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item on the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a successive agenda and identified to be an action item.
II. -- IN REMEMBRANCE OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001:
A. -- Remembering the events of September 11, 2001, may we never forget, and the continuing efforts to protect our Country from acts of terrorism. Consideration of Resolution 16-2011, entitled, A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE ACTS OF TERRORISM AGAINST THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND RESOLVING TO REMEMBER THE BRAVE ACTS OF HEROISM AND SACRIFICE THAT OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 AND CONTINUE TODAY.
FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
B. -- September 11, 2001 Moment of Remembrance: FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Discussion and consideration of Commission approval of a recommendation to all Fire Departments, Law Enforcement Agencies, Churches and other Institutions in Elko County to observe a Moment of Remembrance and sound sirens and ring bells at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 10 a.m. Pacific Time for those who were lost during the attacks on the 10th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 and all other matters related, thereto.
III. -- CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION: FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Discussion and consideration of the presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Milt Grisham for 15 years of service on the Elko County Planning and Zoning Commission and all other matters related, thereto.
IV. -- CITY OF ELKO: NON-ACTIONS
A. -- Elko Area Transit System:
Acceptance of a $5,000 donation from the City of Elko for the Bus Transit System that serves Elko and Spring Creek communities and all other matters related, thereto.
B. -- Discussion and consideration of a report by City Councilman Jay Elquist on issues and activities of interest to the City of Elko and all other matters related, thereto.
V. -- FAMILY DAY - A DAY TO EAT DINNER WITH YOUR CHILDREN:
Consideration of Proclamation 2011-I entitled, A PROCLAMATION BY THE ELKO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 AS FAMILY DAY - A DAY TO EAT DINNER WITH YOUR CHILDREN. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University has research that demonstrates that the more often children eat dinner with their parents, the less likely they are to smoke, drink and use illegal drugs.
FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
VI. -- ELKO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: FOR POSSIBLE ACTIONS
A. -- Consideration of Proclamation 2011-J entitled, A PROCLAMATION BY THE ELKO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER AS “NATIONAL COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS MONTH”.
B. -- Discussion and consideration of a report regarding the previous year FY 2010-2011 Sheriff’s Department Budget and all other matters related, thereto.
VII. -- ELKO COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: NON-ACTION
Report and review of Board of Trustees activities and minutes including issues related to the continuing operation of the County Library and all other matters related, thereto.
Library Minutes
Law Library Minutes
Year End Report
VIII. -- BOARD OF COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS:
A. -- Comments by the General Public: NON-ACTION
Pursuant to N.R.S. 241 this time is devoted to comments by the general public, if any, and discussion of those comments. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a successive agenda and identified to be an action item.
B. -- Talbot Creek Bridge Replacement Project: FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Pursuant to Notice No. 28-2011, Talbot Creek Bridge Replacement Project, bids were received and opened on August 15, 2011. Pursuant to bid review and tabulation results, consider awarding the bid to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder and all other matters related, thereto.
C.-- One (1) Used Wheel Loader, 40,000 Lbs Class: FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Pursuant to Notice No. 31-2011, One (1) Used Wheel Loader, 40,000 Lbs Class, bids were received and opened on September 1, 2011. Pursuant to bid review and tabulation results, consider awarding the bid to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder and all other matters related, thereto.
D. -- Two (2) 2012, 4 X 4, Crew Cab, Single Rear Wheels with Service Body Mounted and Painted: FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Pursuant to Notice No. 32-2011, One Two (2) 2012, 4 X 4, Crew Cab, Single Rear Wheels with Service Body Mounted and Painted, bids were received and opened on September 1, 2011. Pursuant to bid review and tabulation results, consider awarding the bid to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder and all other matters related, thereto.
E. -- General discussion of routine road maintenance issues for information and/or administrative direction purposes. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Roads Operational Highlights
Monthly Budget Report
IX. -- SPRING CREEK UTILITIES CO.: NON-ACTION Presentation by Wendy Barnett, Regional Director, on the status of the Arsenic Remediation Program for the water system in Spring Creek and all other matters related, thereto.
X. -- USFS MOUNTAIN CITY, RUBY MOUNTAINS AND JARBIDGE DISTRICT TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PROJECT: FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Discussion and consideration of issues regarding the Mountain City, Ruby Mountains and Jarbidge District Travel Management Project FEIS including a facilitated focused FEIS workshop and the County’s request for a six month extension of the comment period and all other matters related, thereto.
Report
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
XI. -- ELKO COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION:
Parcel Map Wavier Request: FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Discussion and consideration of a request for a Waiver of the Parcel Map Requirements of Elko County Code 5-2-1 by Key Ranches / Ralph Carlson for the creation of a 4 acre parcel for an existing radio transmission tower for Elko Based KTSN Radio and all other matters related, thereto. Recommended staff motion -- Approval of a request for a waiver of the Parcel Map requirement contingent to the acquiring of a private easement from Southern Pacific Railroad to provide access to the proposed parcel and the preparation and filing of a Record of Survey of the proposed parcel.
Carlson 1
Carlson 2
XII. -- ELKO COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION:
FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Discussion and consideration of a Declaration of Elko County Policy for the Protection of: the health, safety and welfare of Elko County Citizens; the improvement, persistence and continuance of all multiple uses on public lands; the enhancement of wildlife, environment and watershed condition; threatened, endangered, sensitive species and species of environmental concern; the economic welfare of Elko County and the State of Nevada and all other matters related, thereto.
XIII. -- ELKO COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY SALE / LEASE REQUESTS:
3:00 p.m.
A. -- County Property Lease Request – Acceptance of Public Bids:
In accordance with Legal Notice 34-2011 and Resolution 14-2011, conduct a public process to accept sealed written and oral bids to award the lease of certain County property described as follows: Portions of Sections 3 &4, T.33N., R.56E., and Section 33, T.34N., R.56E., M.D.B&M, County of Elko, Nevada, approximately 6 acres, APN 006-310-00. This property is located in Spring Creek. The County Commission conducted a Fair Market Value Hearing in combination with one appraisal of said property to determine if lease of said property is in the best interest of the county. The lease of county property was deemed in the best interest of the county. Resolution 14-2011 with a description of the property to be leased, minimum pricing and terms was approved on August 4, 2011 and posted and published for 3 consecutive weeks. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Oral Bid Notification
3:00 p.m.
B. -- County Property Sale Request – Acceptance of Public Bids:
In accordance with Legal Notice 33-2011 and Resolution 15-2011, conduct a public process to accept sealed written and oral bids to award the sale of certain County property described as follows: A portion of Section 8 and 17, T.34N., R.55E., M.D.B&M, County of Elko, Nevada, approximately .283 acres or approximately 12,327 square feet, APN 006-09C-011. This property is located at the intersection of Sundance and Mountain City Highway in Elko. The County Commission conducted a Fair Market Value Hearing in combination with one appraisal of said property to determine if sale of said property is in the best interest of the county. The sale of county property was deemed in the best interest of the county. Resolution 15-2011 with a description of the property to be sold, minimum pricing and terms was approved on August 4, 2011 and posted and published for 3 consecutive weeks.
FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
XIV. -- ELKO COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ADVISORY
COMMISSION (NRMAC):
A. -- Discussion and consideration of issues reviewed by NRMAC at it lasts meeting and all other matters related, thereto. NON- ACTION
B. -- Discussion and consideration of a NRMAC request for the Elko County Board of Commissioners to send a letter of support to U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce and Otero County, New Mexico, in their actions to properly manage USFS managed lands and their proposed fire prevention measures and all other matters related, thereto.
FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
C. -- Discussion and consideration of a NRMAC request for the Elko County Board of Commissioners to send a letter to Nevada Congressional Delegation regarding the importance of management of the wild horse and burro to the impact on the multiple uses of public lands and the economic diversity of rural communities and all other matters related, thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
XV. -- ELKO COUNTY WATER RESOURCE ISSUES: FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Discussion and consideration of water resource management and water rights issues that may impact Elko County including possible discussion related to the Southern Nevada Water Authority pipeline project and the Central Nevada Regional Water Authority activities and issues and all other matters related, thereto.
XVI. -- EL PASO GAS CORPORATION/ RUBY PIPELINE PROJECT
Discussion and consideration of issues related to the Ruby Pipeline Project including possible discussion with Company representatives regarding the agreement to fund the removal of grazing leases, other public land issues and all other matters related, thereto.
FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
XVII. -- SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS STABILITY ACT (SRS):
Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 15-2011 concerning the County Election regarding the SRS Funding Program in Elko County and all other matters related, thereto.
FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
XVIII. -- NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES:
Discussion and consideration of approval of an Intrastate Interlocal Contract between Public Agencies for Environmental Health Services between Elko County and the State as required by action of the Legislature and all other matters related, thereto.
FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
XIX. -- COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: NON-ACTION
Reports from Commission members regarding various committee, liaison or agency issues
Demar Dahl, District 1 Commissioner:
Commission Chair, Liquor Board Chair
Wells, West Wendover, Jackpot, Montello Liaison
Central Nevada Regional Water Authority (CNRWA)
Humboldt River Basin Water Authority
Mining Sustainability
USFS / BLM Liaison
Elko County Conservation Districts Liaison
Juvenile Department Liaison / China Spring Advisory Committee
Natural Resource Management Advisory Commission Liaison (Alternate)
Western Counties Alliance
Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) Board
Ruby Pipeline Project – Western Counties Coalition
Charlie Myers, District 2 Commissioner:
Elko County Economic Diversification Authority (ECEDA)
Nevada Commission on Economic Development
Debt Management Commission
Elko City Liaison (Alternate)
Auditorium Authority Board (ECVA)
Wildlife Advisory Board / Wildlife Arbitration Board
Nevada Division of Wildlife Liaison
Nevada Division of Forestry Liaison
Sheriff Department Liaison
Budget Committee
Regional Railport Committee Member
USFS-RAC
Glen Guttry, District 3 Commissioner:
Elko City Liaison
Elko Senior Activity Programs Board Liaison
Nevada Fire Safe Council
Fire Science Academy Liaison
Nevada Division of Forestry Liaison
Hospital Board
Recreation Board
Western Counties Alliance (Alternate)
Humboldt River Basin Water Authority
Elko County Economic Diversification Authority (ECEDA) (Alternate)
R. Jeff Williams, District 4 Commissioner:
Commission Vice-Chair
Highway Board
Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)
Carlin, Mt. City, Midas, Owyhee, Jarbidge & Tuscarora Liaison
Mining Sustainability
Museum Board
California Trails Center Board Liaison
BLM/USFS Liaison
Natural Resource Management Advisory Commission Liaison
Northeastern Nevada Stewardship Group
Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) Board (Alternate)
Juvenile Department Liaison
Sheriff Department Liaison
Library Board of Trustees Liaison
CIS – Communities in Schools
Warren Russell, District 5 Commissioner:
Highway Board
Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Liaison
Central Nevada Regional Water Authority (CNRWA)
Humboldt River Basin Water Authority (Alternate)
Spring Creek Association Liaison
USFS Travel Management Review Subcommittee
Budget Committee
Nevadaworks
Elko County School District Stars
XX. – COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR: FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
September 13, 2011 – Special Congressional Election
September 19, 2011 – Monday -- BOC Meeting & Election Canvass
-- Elko - Nannini Admin Bldg, Suite 102
September 21, 2011 -- Meeting re-scheduled to September 19, 2011 in Elko
October 5 & 6, 2011 -- Elko – Nannini Admin Bldg, Suite 102
October 19, 2011 -- Elko – Nannini Admin Bldg, Suite 102
XXI. -- CONSENT AGENDA: FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine, and may be acted upon by the Board of County Commissioners with one action, without extensive discussion. Any member of the Board or any citizen may request that an item be taken from the consent agenda, discussed, and acted upon separately during this meeting.
A. -- Presentation and review of claims for approval
B. -- Approval of Minutes
August 3, 2011
August 4, 2011
C. -- Human Services Department:
Approval of step increases for Sheriff’s Employee Association Bargaining Unit:
Paul Taylor, Susan Nedli
D. -- Fiscal Affairs Annual Financial Reports
-- Capital Improvement Plan 2011
XXII. – COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY STAFF COMMENTS:
Pursuant to advice from the Nevada Attorney General’s Office, this time is devoted to comments by County Commissioners and/or County Staff for general information or update purposes. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a successive agenda and identified to be an action item. NON-ACTION
XXIII. -- COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC: NON-ACTION
Pursuant to N.R.S. 241 this time is devoted to comments by the general public, if any, and discussion of those comments. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item on the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a successive agenda and identified to be an action item.
XXIV. -- ADJOURNMENT
