Regular Meeting

City of Elko ) County of Elko ) State of Nevada ) SS March 8, 2022 The City Council of the City of Elko, State of Nevada met for a regular meeting beginning at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The meeting was held in the council chambers, 1751 College Ave., Elko and via GoTo Meeting. This meeting was called to order by Mayor Reece Keener. The public can participate in person, by phone, tablet, laptop, or computer by registering with the GoTo Meeting link provided in the agenda. Questions can be sent to cityclerk@elkocitynv.gov. I. CALL TO ORDER The Agenda for this meeting of the City of Elko City Council has been properly posted for this date and time in accordance with NRS requirements. II ROLL CALL . Present: Reece Keener, Mayor Mandy Simons, Councilwoman Chip Stone, Councilman Clair Morris, Councilman Giovanni Puccinelli, Councilman City Staff Present: Diann Byington, Recording Secretary Jan Baum, Financial Services Director Curtis Calder, City Manager Jeff Ford, Building Official Jim Foster, Airport Manager Cathy Laughlin, City Planner Candi Quilici, Accounting Manager Susie Shurtz, Human Resources Manager Jack Snyder, Fire Chief Dave Stanton, City Attorney Dennis Strickland, Public Works Director Bob Thibault, Civil Engineer Ty Trouten, Police Chief Scott Wilkinson, Assistant City Manager Kelly Wooldridge, City Clerk James Wiley, Parks and Recreation Director Dale Johnson, Utilities Director III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGANCE March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 1 of 16 IV. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC Pursuant to N.R.S. 241, this time is devoted to comments by the 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 as an item for possible action. ACTION WILL NOT BE TAKEN Dennis Petersen, 655 Pine Street, wanted to talk about the alley behind his house. It is located between Pine and Juniper, and 6th and 7th Street. With it being budget time and fiber being installed, he thought it was a good time to talk to Council. The alley is not in great shape. On each end of the alley there are businesses that are there through Conditional Use Permits and require paved parking. In the center of the alley is a 4-plex that is required to have paved parking. To require those businesses to have paved parking and not maintain the alley is not the intent of the code. Those businesses generate quite a bit of traffic. He would be grateful for any help the council can provide. Mayor Keener said he would ask Public Works to go and take a look at it. VII. PERSONNEL A. Badge Pinning: Jack Snyder, Fire Chief; James Johnston, Deputy Fire Chief Mayor Keener invited Jack Snyder and James Johnston (along with their spouses) up to the front of chambers. Councilman Stone administered the Oath of Office. Mayor Keener congratulated both Chief Snyder and Deputy Chief Johnston on their promotions. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Review, consideration and possible approval of the February 18, 2022 Special Session City Council Minutes, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The minutes were approved by general consent. B. Review, consideration, and possible approval of the February 22, 2022 City Council Minutes, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The minutes were approved by general consent. VI. PRESENTATION March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 2 of 16  B. Presentation by Airplanners, LLC. regarding Air Service Development issues at Elko Regional Airport, and matters related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY - ACTION WILL NOT BE TAKEN Kent Myers and Bill Tomcich, Airplanners, gave a presentation (included in the packet). Mayor Keener called for public comments without a response. A. Review, consideration, and direction to Staff regarding the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget, inclusive of The General and Governmental Funds, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Jan Baum, Financial Services Director, gave a presentation (included in the packet). She didn't have a list of questions for Council. This was just for their review. Mayor Keener called for public comments without a response. VII. PERSONNEL (Cont.) B. Review, consideration, and possible approval of revisions to the position description for Water and Sewer Superintendent, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION. The position description for Water and Sewer Superintendent has been revised and updated, to more accurately reflect the duties and requirements of the position. SS Susie Shurtz, Human Resources Manager, handed out the revised job description (Exhibit "A") and explained this would allow the applicants to have 6 months to obtain their CDL. There were some minor changes too but the major change was to the CDL requirement. ** A motion was made by Council Member Puccinelli, seconded by Council Member Simons to approve the revised Water Superintendent position description as presented. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) Exhibit "A" Water/Sewer Superintendent Position Description C. Review, consideration, and possible approval of revisions to the position description for Water and Sewer Assistant Superintendent, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION. The position description for Water and Sewer Assistant Superintendent has been revised and updated, to more accurately reflect the duties and requirements of the position. SS Ms. Shurtz handed out the position description (Exhibit "B") and explained this is the same thing with the change for the CDL. It gives some flexibility for those with the experience. March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 3 of 16 ** A motion was made by Council Member Puccinelli, seconded by Council Member Morris to approve the revised Water Assistant Superintendent position description as presented. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) Exhibit "B" Water/Sewer Assistant Superintendent IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a revised Transportation Services Agreement between SkyWest Airlines, Inc. and the City of Elko, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION This item was tabled two (2) times in January and approved during the February 8, 2022 City Council meeting. Upon receipt of the approved Agreement, SkyWest did not execute the document. In response, SkyWest has offered a revised Transportation Services Agreement, offering a shorter term with a lower maximum liability to the City of Elko. The revisions reflect a six (6) month term with a maximum liability of $480,000 to the City of Elko. CC Curtis Calder, City Manager, explained the revisions to the agreement. He recommended approval and hoped SkyWest will execute the document. Councilwoman Simons asked if they dropped all of their flights, do we still have to give them this money? And what is their responsibility? Mr. Calder answered this is calcuated every quarter to see what that guarantee would be. We don't just write a check for $480,000. It is based on the load factor. January wasn't very bad because we still had that Return Overnight flight and the load factors were a bit higher than they were in February. Historically, January and February are not the greatest months for flying. If this is approved and if SkyWest executes the agreement, we will be cutting a pretty good check to cover the load factors. In theory, if the load factors went up we would not have to cut a check. The only costs we would be we responsible for reimbursing would be for the flights they would actually fly. Mayor Keener asked if they pull the plug on service, is there any kind of way to reduce the risk if they do pull out? Mr. Calder answered not the way the agreement is drafted. There is a possibility that if that occured, you will pay. The maximum liability is $480,000. Mayor Keener asked with Elko being an At-Risk market, and they obviously were going after the ARPA funding, have they done the same thing in other markets? Kent Myers, Airplanners, answered they don't know. This is SkyWest's at-risk market and not Delta's. The network carrier contracts with the regional carrier for these markets. March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 4 of 16 Mr. Calder said this contract was worded the way it was because we wanted to make sure we could do this with ARPA funding. Councilman Morris thought it was our best shot to keep airservice in Elko. He hopes the numbers go up. We need to keep airservice. Mayor Keener called for public comments without a response. ** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Stone to approve the revised Transportation Services Agreement between SkyWest Airlines, Inc. and the City of Elko. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) X. NEW BUSINESS A. Review, consideration, and possible action to authorize City Staff to give a Landfill voucher to adult volunteers that participate in the "Take Pride in Your Community Cleanup, Greenup, Recycle Event and Prescription Drug Roundup", and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION This year's "Take Pride in Your Community Cleanup, Greenup, Recycle Event and Prescription Drug Roundup" is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2022. In the past, the City Council has provided on voucher to the adult volunteers that were engaged in cleaning public property/right-of-ways. The voucher concept was very popular with the volunteers and affords them the same opportunity to remove waste from their personal property and dispose of it without having to pay a tipping fee at the Landfill. In order to provide these volunteers the same opportunity as other citizens, these voucher would be good for one day. Dennis Strickland, Public Works Director, explained we have been doing this as part of the program since inception. ** A motion was made by Council Member Stone, seconded by Council Member Morris to authorize City Staff to give no more than one Landfill voucher, per family, to adult volunteers that participate in the "Take Pride in Your Community Cleanup, Greenup, Recycle Event and Prescription Drug Roundup." The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) B. Review, consideration, and possible approval of Revocable Permit No. 2-22, filed by Nathan and Maren Broadbent, to occupy a portion of Jennings Way Right-of-Way to accommodate existing landscaping and fence located on the east side of Jennings Way adjacent to APN 001-01H-017, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 5 of 16  The applicant is requesting the revocable permit for an area which is currently fenced and landscaped as part of their rear yard along Jennings Way. CL Cathy Laughlin, City Planner, explained this is similar to some revocable permits we have recently heard. This is a newer home that was just built that was fenced to the back of the sidewalk. The license agreement has been reviewed by Mr. Stanton. Councilwoman Simons disclosed the Broadbents' are personal friends of hers and it will not affect her judgement and no precuniary relationship. ** A motion was made by Council Member Stone, seconded by Council Member Puccinelli to approve Revocable Permit No. 2-22 subject to the execution of a Standard License Agreement between the applicant and the City of Elko. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) C. Review, consideration, and possible action to fill a vacancy on the Elko City Planning Commission, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Staff conducted the standard recruitment process and has received 1 letter of interest to serve on the Planning Commission, copy of which is included in the Council packet. The new member will be appointed to fill the remainder of the four-year term, which will expire at the end of July 2022. CL Ms. Laughlin explained they extended the recruitment process by a week. They received one letter from Michael Irish. Michael Irish introduced himself to the board. ** A motion was made by Council Member Stone, seconded by Council Member Simons to appoint Michael Irish to fill the vacancy on the Elko City Planning Commission with a term expiring July 2022. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) D. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a Deed of Dedication granted to the City of Elko by Ellison Properties (404 So. 5th St) Series LLC for a permanent non-exclusive water line easement, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION As a condition of Vacation 12-19, an easement over the existing water line needed to be granted to the City of Elko. Ms. Laughlin explained we have been waiting on this for a few years. Once this is approved we can complete the resolution for the vacation of the property. March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 6 of 16 ** A motion was made by Council Member Puccinelli, seconded by Council Member Morris to accept the deed of dedication for the waterline easement. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) E. Review, consideration, and discussion regarding the possibility of developing a Concessionaire Agreement between the City of Elko and a Tennis Pro to utilize City owned tennis facilities for the purpose of providing private instruction/lessons to the general public, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Mr. Rick Wittington recently met with Parks and Recreation Staff to request that the City of Elko consider the possibilities to allow for private tennis instruction/lessons while utilizing City owned facilities. Mr. Wittington has provided a written memo outlining the services he can provide. In order to proceed, staff is seeking Council approval of the concept in general. Ultimately, the City would need to solicit Request for Proposals and negotiate a Concessionaire Agreement between the City of Elko and a Tennis Pro. JW James Wiley, Parks and Recreation Director, explained after meeting with Mr. Wittington, he has agreed to work with us on our City Programs Lessons we provide every summer. On top of that he would also like to do private or semi-private lessons. It is a good concept. We are asking for approval of the concept but we would have to go out and solicit for proposals to be fair. Mayor Keener said Mr. Wittington reached out to him during COVID but it was too difficult to do anything at that time. Mr. Wittington said he moved here in May. He has a in-depth passion for tennis. When he got here he noticed a less than attractive established tennis in the community. Tennis is a multi-generational sport. He has had the opportunity to teach 4 year olds, all the way up to 90 year olds. Anyone can play it. Mayor Keener asked him how he felt about our facilities. Mr. Wittington answered he liked the two courts in the Main City Park. He didn't like the pickle ball lines painted on the southside park tennis courts. The courts are laid out well but they will need some work. Councilwoman Simons disclosed Mr. Wittington was a personal friend but it does not affect her judgement and there is no pecuniary interest. ** A motion was made by Council Member Stone, seconded by Council Member Morris to approve the concept of allowing private tennis instruction/lessons on city owned facilities, direct staff to begin the process of soliciting Requests for Proposals and bring back a concessionaires Agreement between the City of Elko and a Tennis Pro for final approval. March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 7 of 16  The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) XI. PUBLIC HEARING A. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a First Amended Resolution No. 28-19, a resolution and order vacating a portion of Front Street right-of-way approximately 1,926 sq. ft. in area, abutting APN 001-422-002, which was erroneously approved as vacating 1,959 sq. ft., filed and processed as Vacation No. 12-19, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Cathy Laughlin, City Planner, explained this error was discovered by the surveyor when they were preparing the exhibits for the easement. Mayor Keener called for public comments without a response. ** A motion was made by Council Member Stone, seconded by Council Member Morris to amend Resolution No. 28-19 with Exhibit A and Exhibit B as presented based on the following findings: first, there is no connection between the matter Created on 7/21/2021 Council Agenda Action Sheet Page 2 of 2 being amended and the Planning Commission’s prior recommendations; second, Resolution 28-19 was not recorded; and, third, this First Amended Resolution 28-19 has been properly noticed in accordance with Elko City Code Section 8-7-3(C). The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) X. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) F. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a Letter of Intent between the City of Elko, the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) acting on behalf of Great Basin College (GBC) and the University of Nevada Reno (UNR), the State of Nevada acting by and through the Division of State Lands (NDSL), and the State Land Registrar acting for and on behalf of the State of Nevada, Office of the Military (Guard), regarding the possible conveyance of the Real Property currently owned by the Guard, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION This non-binding Letter of Intent outlines the background and terms associated with the propose conveyance of the National Guard Armory located at 1375 13th Street to the Nevada System of Higher Education, for the purposed of establishing a propose "Nevada Mining Center for Excellence." The City of Elko is party to the proposed Letter of Intent due to certain revisionary and other interests to the City. Staff is in support of the proposed conveyance, pursuant to the terms outlined in the Letter of Intent. CC Curtis Calder, City Manager, explained the letter of intent is full of detail. Dave Stanton was representing the City in this matter. There are a lot of parties involved in this. Based upon City Council action tonight, that will set the stage for the other parties. This is a way for the City fo Elko March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 8 of 16 to help GBC achieve the acquisition of the Armory. They would like to develop a mining center for excellence. We feel they are the appropriate party. Dave Stanton, City Attorney, said this is a non-binding letter of intent. Assuming this moves forward, there will be a contract. This will be coming back to Council. Mayor Keener read a letter into the record from Chairman McAdoo in support (Exhibit "C"). This is definetly the highest and best use of the property. Joyce Helens, President Great Basin College, explained about five years ago is when they began looking at the idea of a Mining Center and started a partnership with University of Reno. The efforts were for the students of both schools. This will be a collaborative effort to bring higher education back to Elko and in that facility. Mayor Keener called for public comments. Charlie Donohue, said he was in support of this item. Mayor Keener questioned whether or not the Guard was at a point where they were ready to release the property. Troy Miller, Director of Real Estate for UNR, answered the guard is ready for this. Councilman Morris thought it was a perfect fit. Councilman Puccinelli couldn't think of a better use for this. ** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Stone to approve the Letter of Intent between the Cityof Elko, the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) acting on behalf of Great Basin College (GBC) and the University of Nevada Reno (UNR), the State of Nevada acting by and through the Division of State Lands (NDSL), and the State Land Registrar acting for and on behalf of the State of Nevada, Office of the Military (Guard), regarding the possible conveyance of the Real Property currently owned by the Guard. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) Exhibit "C" McAdoo Statement BREAK G. Review, consideration, and possible authorization for Staff to solicit a Request for Qualifications for Public Safety Architectural Services, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 9 of 16  The City of Elko needs to retain architectural services for two (2) proposed public safety projects. A draft copy of the RFQ has been enclosed in the agenda packet for review. Staff anticipates a recommendation to City Council on June 14, 2022. Once selected, Staff will negotiate a Professional Services Contract for approval. CC Curtis Calder, City Manager, explained this item is to give us authorization to solicit for the RFQ. We are looking for the qualifications of Architectural Professionals for two specific projects. One we have already budgeted some design money for. That would be an east end fire station. That could change based upon the outcome of the focused study going on at the airport. We want to hire based on qualifications of those professionals that have experience on such facilities. Jim Foster said the planning study will be completed in Spring 2023. We are just starting to see the progress now with the first two chapters. Mayor Keener stated that Fire Station One is encroching in the ideal spacing that the FAA requires for runways. Even Idaho Street encroaches in that zone. Mr. Foster added that it encroaches into what they call the object free area. It is right at the edge of everything. It was an FAA funded and approved project when the facility was built. There are alternatives they can come back with and one is to clear out that whole area. There is a bomb squad building out there that was approved by the FAA too. ** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Puccinelli to authorize staff to solicit a Request for Qualifications. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) I. Review, consideration, and possible authorization for Staff to initiate an evaluation of the old Wells Fargo Building located at 405 Idaho Street, for the purpose of possibly acquiring the building and adjacent parking lot for future City of Elko use, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The old Wells Fargo building has been acquired by The 405, LLC and is available for purchase. The City of Elko believes this building may be well suited for City use, contingent upon a structural and mechanical evaluation. Assuming The 405, LLC is in agreement, City Staff is requesting authorization to retain a qualified firm to access the structural and mechanical condition of the building prior to making an acquisition recommendation to the City Council. CC Mr. Calder explained for about 2 years we have been looking for additional office space. The Wells Fargo building downtown is vacant. We have been able to walk through the building. It has potential as long as our questions regarding the electrical and structural condition of the building are adequately answered. City Staff is strongly suggesting we get an engineer in there to evaluate the structure. Mayor Keener said based on what he saw, the buiding will be well suited for City Offices. It would be a great move and generate a lot of foot traffic in the downtown area. It is worth while to pursue. March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 10 of 16 Councilman Puccinelli thought it has a lot of potential. He has some concerns about what it would cost to redo it. He was concerned with parking. We would be helping beautify the downtown area but there would be a lot of work. Councilwoman Simons thought it was worth looking into. Councilman Morris wanted an estimate on the evaluation. Mr. Calder thought it might cost, at minimum, around $50,000 to have a professional look at the building. It might cost more. We need a mechanical and structural engineer to do this. We will need to find a firm to do it. Dusty Shipp, owner, said when they bought the building, the goal was not to resell it. Their intent was to lease it out. During the process of asking for advice he found out the City was interested in it. It would make more sense for him to keep the building but he thought it would be better for the City to be in the downtown area. He would like to move forward quickly if the City is not interested in it. He has had some structural engineers in the building to evaluate the building. All of the original plans are on site. Councilman Stone said they toured the building. He was concerned with the basement. He is excited about the possibility but we need to spend this money to make the decision. Councilman Morris had mixed emotions about the building but we need to spend the money to make the evaluation. Lisa Turner, EXP Realty, said they moved to the old Nevada State Bank building and they enjoy being in the downtown area and being able to walk to the businesses nearby. The local feedback has been good. She was in favor of the City moving forward in that direction. Pedro Ormaza, developer, said he doesn't want this building (the current City Hall) to be torn down if the city moves to the other building. Mayor Keener closed out public comments. ** A motion was made by Council Member Stone, seconded by Council Member Simons to instruct staff to require professionals to evaluate the old Wells Fargo building, including structural and mechanical integrity for City use. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) H. Review, consideration, and possible approval of an Interlocal Contract between Public Agencies, specifically the Elko Police Department and the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety, with regard to the Motorola Solutions/Spillman Records Management System, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 11 of 16  The Interlocal Contract is required to proceed with the new records management system for the Elko Police Department. A copy of the Contract has been enclosed in the agenda packet for review. CC Mr. Calder said this is a housekeeping item and relates to the record management system Council already approved for the Police Department. Chief Trouten stated there are other agencies that use this system. We are looking at piggy-backing onto their systems to access their information instead of storing everything here. ** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Stone to approve the Interlocal Contract between Public Agencies, specifically the Elko Police Department and the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) VIII. APPROPRIATION A. Review and possible approval of Warrants, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Mayor Keener reminded Council that at the last meeting, it was decided they would ratify the payables at this meeting. It still looks like the same amount of payables. Jan Baum, Financial Services Director, answered they are all included in the hand-cut checks. Mayor Keener asked Chief Snyder about a purchase for Superior Equipment Protective Clothing. Chief Snyder answered that was for purchasing gear that had been worn out. ** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Stone to approve the general warrants in the amount of $849,094.92 The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) B. Review and possible ratification of General Hand-Cut Checks, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Stone to approve the Hand-Cut Checks in the amount of $1,254,032.44. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) C. Review and possible approval of Utility Refund, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 12 of 16 ** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Stone to approve Utility Refunds in the amount of $1,530.74. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) E. Review and possible approval of Print n' Copy warrants and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Stone to approve the Print 'N Copy warrants in the amount of $147.28. The motion Pass. (4-0 Mayor Keener abstained)) D. Review and possible approval of Alliance Document Technologies warrants, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Stone to approve the Alliance Document Technologies warrants in the amount of $42.50. The motion Pass. (4-0 Mayor Keener abstained) F. Review, consideration, and possible issuance of final acceptance for the City of Elko WRF BIOTOWER Removal Project, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Q & D Construction has completed the work for the Demo of the BIOTOWER. There was one change order for $3642.10 for a sludge line that was broke when removing the BIOTOWER foundation and a credit for 576.21 for unused materials. The original contract amount was $288,440.00, with the total contract amount including the change order being $291,505.89. Staff recommends the issuance of final acceptance as the project is complete. DJ Dale Johnson, Utilities Director, explained we had the one change order. We thought that line was outside the perimeter of the biotower but we were wrong. It was fixed and we were back up and running within a few hours. He recommended final acceptance. ** A motion was made by Council Member Stone, seconded by Council Member Morris to issue final acceptance. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) XII. REPORTS March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 13 of 16  A. Mayor and City Council Mayor Keener said he was glad to see the community involved with Airplanners. He filed for re- election. With respect to the Boys n Girls project, the County is all-in for it. We need to figure out when we are going to put them on an upcoming agenda. With respect to the budget, he was concerned with inflationary impacts. B. City Manager Curtis Calder thanked everyone that came out to the Airplanners community meetings. His hope is that the contract will get executed this time by SkyWest. Thanks to staff and everyone involved in the first run of the budget. There was a lot of work that went into that presentation. We will be talking budget for the next 2 months. Mayor Keener stated they will be meeting with Amodei's rural representative, Abby, on Monday. C. Assistant City Manager Scctt Wilkinson said they are still working with Union Pacific to determine which appraiser they would prefer. We will work with legal to develop a contract for Council approval. Mayor Keener asked how it was going for Teen Day. Mr. Wilkinson answered they have backed out of having an actual teen day but there will be a team participating in the Clean up day. D. Utilities Director Dale Johnson reminded everyone that tomorrow is the water rights workshop at the Nannini Building. E. Public Works No report. F. Airport Manager Mayor Keener asked about a line item in the payables for Flush-o-Meter. Jim Foster said they did an update to go touchless in the airport. G. City Attorney No report. H. Fire Chief March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 14 of 16 No report. I. Police Chief Chief Trouten thanked Council for the vote on the contract with the State. He also thanked them for the ARPA money for mental health issues. That has opened up discussions for mental health help in the court systems. Mayor Keener said there was a meeting on friday afternoon. Chief Trouten answered that meeting was regarding what can be done for restitution vs. community service. J. City Clerk No report. K. City Planner Mayor Keener saw Ruby's on the payables for the storefront program. That closes another one out. Cathy Laughlin said that leaves the Commercial as outstanding. Mayor Keener asked about the VA Cemetery. Ms. Laughlin said there is a development meeting scheduled for next week. The temple is moving forward. L. Development Manager Absent. M. Financial Services Director Mayor Keener asked about TDS payables. Is that for them acquiring things that they need? Jan Baum answered that was their December payment. We also pay them a management fee every month. N. Parks and Recreation Director Mayor Keener asked how is the Sports Complex doing with soil conditions. James Wiley answered they have made big improvement on the soil and they will have to do it forever. They have scheduled sod to patch up the NGM field. March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 15 of 16  O. Civil Engineer No report. P. Building Official Jeff Ford said he was going to report on the temple but Cathy beat him to it. XIII. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC Pursuant to N.R.S. 241, this time is devoted to comments by the 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 as an item for possible action. ACTION WILL NOT BE TAKEN There were not public comments. There being no further business, Mayor Reece Keener adjourned the meeting. Mayor Reece Keener Kelly Wooldridge, City Clerk March 8, 2022 City Council | Minutes Page 16 of 16