Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingElko, NV · January 24, 2023
Minutes
City of Elko )
County of Elko )
State of Nevada ) SS January 24, 2023
The City Council of the City of Elko, State of Nevada met for a regular meeting beginning at 4:00
PM, Tuesday, January 24, 2023. The meeting was held in the council chambers, 1751 College Ave., Elko.
This meeting was called to order by Mayor Reece Keener. The public can watch the meeting by
phone, tablet, laptop, or computer by going to the link provided on 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
Clair Morris, Councilman
Giovanni Puccinelli, Councilman
Absent:
Chip Stone, Councilman
City Staff Present:
Diann Byington, Recording Secretary
Jan Baum, Financial Services Director
Jeff Ford, Building Official
Jim Foster, Airport Manager
Cathy Laughlin, City Planner
Candi Quilici, Accounting Manager
Michele Rambo, Development Manager
Susie Shurtz, Human Resources Manager
Dave Stanton, City Attorney
Dennis Strickland, Public Works Director
Bob Thibault, Civil Engineer
Scott Wilkinson, Assistant City Manager
Kelly Wooldridge, City Clerk
James Wiley, Parks and Recreation Director
Dale Johnson, Utilities Director
Curtis Calder, City Manager
DJ Smith, Computer Information Systems Coordinator
James Johnston, Deputy Fire Chief
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Mike Palhegyi, Police Lieutenant
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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
There were no public comments.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 10, 2023 Regular Session
Mayor Keener asked for the ending time of the meeting be added to the minutes.
The minutes were approved by general consent.
PRESENTATION
Presentation of a Retirement Plaque by the Mayor to Dennis Strickland, Public Works
Director in recognition of his many years of dedication and service to the Citizens of Elko,
and matters related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY - NON ACTION ITEM
Mayor Keener said a few words in appreciation for all the work he has done for the City. He presented
Dennis Strickland with a retirement plaque.
Councilwoman Simons said the progress they have made in his department is tremendous. He didn't
just think about his own budget, he cared about other departments.
Councilman Morris said he has been impressed, especially in the last year.
Councilman Puccinelli said he was naive as to what Mr. Strickland did until he joined City Council.
He wished him good luck.
Dennis Strickland thanked his parents for training him, Delmo Andreozzi for his shot, Mr. Franzoia
and other previous Council Members, for having his back, and all his supervisors and employees. He
has worked hard for the City by striving to do more with less. He has worked with some wonderful
people.
Presentation of a Retirement Plaque to Bryan Drake, Police Department, Detective Sergeant,
and matters related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY - NON ACTION ITEM
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Judge Drake was not present.
CONSENT AGENDA
Review, consideration, and possible approval of a List of Appraisers, recommended by the
City Manager, for the purpose of conducting appraisals during the 2023 Calendar Year, and
matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Elko City Code Section 8-1-1 requires the City Manager or designee to compile and submit a
List of Appraisers qualified to conduct business in the City of Elko to the City Council on or
about January 1st of each year. The Planning Department has developed a list of qualified
appraisers interested in conducting business with the City of Elko, and the City Manager has
approved the list. CL
** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Puccinelli
to approve the consent agenda.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
VI. APPROPRIATION
Review and possible approval of General Warrants, and matters related thereto. FOR
POSSIBLE ACTION
** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Puccinelli
to approve the general warrants in the amount of $1,484,636.08.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
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 Simons
to approve the hand-cut checks in the amount of $125,422.88.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
Review and possible ratification of Utility Refunds, and matters related thereto. FOR
POSSIBLE ACTION
** A motion was made by Council Member Puccinelli, seconded by Council Member Simons
to approve the utility refunds in the amount of $1,130.25.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
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Review and possible approval of Stonerock Sound & Lighting warrants, and matters related
thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Puccinelli
to approve the Stonerock Sound & Lighting in the amount of $400.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
SUBDIVISION
Review, consideration, and possible approval of Final Map No. 7-22, filed by DBG
Investment, Inc., for the development of a subdivision entitled Bergeron Village Phase 1
involving the proposed division of approximately 44.345 acres of property into 16 lots for
residential development and 2 remainder lots within the R (Multiple-Family and Single-
Family Residential) and R1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, and matters related
thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Subject property is located on the west side of East Jennings Way north of Puccinelli Parkway.
(APN 001-562-015). The Planning Commission considered this item on January 3, 2023, and
took action to forward a recommendation to conditionally approve Final Map 7-22. MR
Michele Rambo, Development Manager, explained this is a final map for phase one of Bergeron
Village. It is located at the very top of East Jennings. The final map conforms with the tentative map.
It also conforms with code requirements with the exceptions of a few lots that were granted
modification of standards. Staff recommended conditional approval.
** A motion was made by Council Member Puccinelli, seconded by Council Member Morris
to conditionally approve Final Map 7-22 for the Bergeron Village Phase 1 subdivision subject to
the findings and conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
Review, consideration, and possible approval of Final Map No. 6-22, filed by BELDCO,
LLC, for the development of a subdivision entitled Bergeron Village Phase 2 involving the
proposed division of approximately 23.476 acres of property into 24 lots for residential
development and 2 remainder lots within the R (Multiple-Family and Single-Family
Residential) and R1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, and matters related thereto.
FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Subject property is located on the northeast side of East Jennings Way north of the future
Zephyr Heights subdivision. (APN 001-562-014). The Planning Commission considered this
item on January 3, 2023, and took action to forward a recommendation to conditionally
approve Final Map 6-22. MR
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Ms. Rambo explained this is phase 2 of Bergeron Village. The final map conforms to code
requirements with the exception of lot 15, which was granted a modification of standards. Staff
recommended conditional approval.
** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Puccinelli
to conditionally approve Final Map 6-22 for the Bergeron Village Phase 2 subdivision subject to
the findings and conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
NEW BUSINESS
Review, consideration, and possible approval of a Performance/Maintenance Agreement for
subdivision improvements associated with the Bergeron Village Phase 1 subdivision, and
matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Elko City Code 3-3-21 requires the subdivider to have executed and filed an agreement
between the subdivider and the City for the required subdivision improvements, including
stipulations on the timeframe for when those improvements are to be completed, and to post
a performance guarantee in accordance with Elko City Code 3-3-22. MR
Ms. Rambo explained this is our standard performance/maintenance agreement. It has been reviewed
by the City Attorney and the applicant.
** A motion was made by Council Member Puccinelli, seconded by Council Member Simons
to approve the Performance/Maintenance Agreement for subdivision improvements associated
with the Bergeron Village Phase 1 subdivision and require that the developer enter into the
agreement within 30 days.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
Review, consideration, and possible approval of a Performance/Maintenance Agreement for
subdivision improvements associated with the Bergeron Village Phase 2 subdivision, and
matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Elko City Code 3-3-21 requires the subdivider to have executed and filed an agreement
between the subdivider and the City for the required subdivision improvements, including
stipulations on the timeframe for when those improvements are to be completed, and to post
a performance guarantee in accordance with Elko City Code 3-3-22. MR
Ms. Rambo explained this is our standard agreement to go along with the final map. The City Attorney
and the applicant have reviewed it without any concerns.
** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Morris
to approve the Performance/Maintenance Agreement for subdivision improvements associated
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with the Bergeron Village Phase 2 subdivision and require that the developer enter into the
agreement within 30 days.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
Review, consideration, and possible approval of the initiation of a land exchange with
Jordanelle Third Mortgage, LLC to obtain the needed Right-of-Way for the southwest portion
of future Errecart Boulevard, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
City Staff has been working to obtain the needed Rights-of-Way for the future Errecart
Boulevard expansion. This expansion is an important component of the City’s economic
development plans. The last remaining property the City must obtain from a private property
owner is the southwest portion, generally located south of the terminus of Morse Lane off
Bullion Road. The property owner, Jordanelle Third Mortgage, has indicated its willingness
to consider a conveyance to the City of the needed land in exchange for an equal amount of
City-owned land. Staff is requesting formal City Council approval to move forward with this
land exchange process. If approved, City Staff believes the exchange can be effected without
a public sale pursuant to NRS 268.063, which permits the City Council to sell, lease, or
otherwise dispose of real property for the purposes of economic development for less than
fair market value after obtaining an appraisal of the property to be disposed of. This will
require a resolution of the City Council at a future meeting. After the exchange, the City
intends to dedicate the newly-acquired property to itself for right-of-way and other public
purposes. MR
Ms. Rambo explained we have most of the Errecart Blvd. right-of-way taken care of. There is this one
piece that we would like to obtain. We wanted to get direction from Council to move forward and
decide upon a piece of land for the exchange.
Scott MacRitchie said he has met with staff and he was very open to the idea of this to ensure the
completion of Errecart Blvd.
Scott Wilkinson, Assistant City Manager, noted on the overhead which lot they are looking at (larger
property on the left side of the exhibit). Part of that will be utilized for the "We The People" project.
This property will be the easiest to develop.
Mayor Keener said he was all for this. He called for public comment without a response.
** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Morris
to direct staff to initiate the land exchange process with Jordanelle Third Mortgage, LLC to
obtain land needed for future Errecart Boulevard Right-of-Way and to obtain an appraisal of
the City owned property to be disposed of.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
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Review, consideration, and possible action to accept a dedication of Right-of-Way and
temporary slope easements for a portion of Pinion Road within APN 001-920-056, from the
Rita Ann Stitzel Revocable Living Trust, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE
ACTION
The proposed right-of-way and temporary slope easements will facilitate the installation of
water infrastructure associated with the projects proposed under the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) funding for water infrastructure. This is a portion of the Right-of-Way needed
to connect Pinion Road to the future Errecart Boulevard. Portions on other parcels are being
dedicated separately. BT
Bob Thibault, Civil Engineer, explained this goes hand-in-hand with the last item but this is closer to
the Hospital. There is one last piece of right-of-way needed for this project that will be on the agenda
for the next meeting.
** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Simons
to accept the Deed of Dedication for Pinion Road on APN 001-920-056.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
Review, consideration and possible action on Golf Professional Proposals for Ruby View
Golf Course, including the selection of a qualified individual to enter into negotiations with,
and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
A total of five (5) proposals were received and reviewed by the Selection Committee: Scott
Ballif, Rick Longhurst, Swing Hard, LLC, JD’s Golf Management, LLC and Golf
Automation. Copies of the Golf Professional Proposals have been included in the agenda
packet for review.
While the Committee was impressed with all five (5) proposals, the committee unanimously
recommends the City begin contract negotiations with Rick Longhurst for Golf Professional
services at Ruby View Golf Course.
Regardless of the City Council’s final decision, it must be contingent upon successfully
negotiating an agreement with the Golf Professional. Staff anticipates a final agreement will
be presented for consideration at the February 14, 2023 City Council meeting. JB
Jan Baum, Financial Services Director, explained they had a great meeting with the selection
committee. We reviewed all the proposals and after some discussion, we came to this
recommendation.
Mayor Keener felt the public was behind Rick Longhurst.
Councilman Morris was impressed with all of the proposals. He has watched Mr. Longhurst over the
years. He has done a lot of good work at several golf courses. He will be a good addition and will do
a good job.
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Mayor Keener called for public comments without a response.
** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Puccinelli
to recommend the City begin contract negotiations with Rick Longhurst for Golf Professional
Services at Ruby View Golf Course, and the contract be contingent upon that they do successfully
negotiate a contract.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
Review, consideration, and possible direction for proposed Landfill price increases, timing of
increases and possible business impact statement, and matters related thereto. FOR
POSSIBLE ACTION
The City of Elko budgeted an operating loss for fiscal year 2023 for the Landfill. In addition
to the operating loss budgeted the Landfill recently incurred a large unexpected capital
equipment purchase for a new compactor which was close to $1 million. Based on the
increased cost to operate and maintain the Landfill City Staff is proposing price increases to
the City of Elko Landfill. JB
Ms. Baum said she and Shane have prepared a presentation supporting the price increase. (see
presentation)
Shane Fertig, Landfill Superintendent, explained disposing of tires is getting harder and more
expensive to do. They are proposing an increase for tires.
Mayor Keener said if we do an increase, you would want it to start at the start of the new fiscal year.
How will that impact Elko Sanitation.
Mr. Fertig answered Elko Sanitation can increase their fees to the County at any time they want. They
are not locked into a franchise agreement like City residences.
Ms. Baum continued with the presentation.
Mayor Keener wanted to see a tiered pricing model, City vs. County.
Mr. Fertig said his recommendation would be the $10/$40. That change will get us through several
years.
Ms. Baum stated they will have to research how to model the proposal to determine where the waste
is coming from. It will be up to people at the window to let them know ask the questions. We will
also have to visit with Elko Sanitation about where they are bringing the waste from.
Councilman Morris felt it was a necessary evil. We haven't had an increase for a long while.
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** A motion was made by Council Member Morris to direct staff to explore different options
based on the $10 minimum, $40 per ton recommendation.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Ms. Baum asked for more clarification.
Councilman Puccinelli said he got a tour of the place. With everything they have to do to meet the
laws/requirements, he has no problem with the $10/$40. He felt $5 was cheap.
Mayor Keener asked if he wanted to entertain the tiered pricing schedule.
Councilman Morris felt it would be a nightmare with customers and asking for their driver's license.
Councilman Puccinelli felt it would slow the process down and cause issues with some people.
Mr. Fertig said they want to keep it as streamlined as possible.
Mayor Keener agreed that we want to avoid conflict. We should just go with the recommendation.
Kelly Wooldridge, City Clerk, said we will need a Business Impact Statement and it will need to be in
the motion.
Ms. Baum added that we want this to be effective July 1, 2023 but she wanted to make sure Council
was in agreement with that.
** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Morris
to direct staff to come back with a resolution using the $10 minimum/$40 per ton for waste, $10
minimum/$250 per ton for tires, and all other price increases and changes as presented, done as
a one-time increase going into effect July 1, 2023, subject to a performing a Business Impact
Statement.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE
First reading of proposed Ordinance No. 878, repealing and replacing Elko City Code Title
8, Chapter 7 (Street Vacation Procedures) to modify the process for vacating or abandoning
city Rights-of-Way or easements, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Title 8, Chapter 7 (Street Vacation Procedures) within the City of Elko Code does not conform
to current NRS Section 278.480 when dealing with the process for vacating city rights-of-
way or easements. For example, the City Code requires multiple hearings at both Planning
Commission and City Council, while the NRS only requires one hearing at City Council.
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Staff feels that the current city process should conform with the simpler process outlined in
the NRS.
The City Council initiated the proposed changes on January 10, 2023. At that time, the City
Council requested that staff add a provision allowing them to refer the proposed vacation or
abandonment to Planning Commission if they desire. The revised language has been included
in the attached Ordinance highlighted in yellow. MR
Michele Rambo, Development Manager, explained we started this process at the last meeting. The
updated version of the changes was included in the packet. She recommended first reading.
Mayor Keener called for public comments.
** A motion was made by Council Member Puccinelli, seconded by Council Member Morris
to conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 878 and direct staff to set the matter for second
reading, public hearing and possible adoption.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
PETITION, APPEAL, AND COMMUNICATION
Review, consideration, and possible action to accept a petition for the vacation of 6th Street
between Idaho Street and Court Street consisting of an area approximately 18,133 sq. ft. as
well as the public alley right-of-way of Block 4 of the Map of the Town of Elko recorded as
File No. 1, consisting of an area approximately 6,003 sq. ft., filed by County of Elko and
processed as Vacation No. 1-23, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
County of Elko has recently purchased all of the parcels on Block 4 of the Map of the Town
of Elko, recorded as File No. 1 and would like to merge all the parcels with the existing
Courthouse and Administration building to build a new Judicial Center, County of Elko
Complex. Vacation of the street between the parcels as well as the alley is the start of this
process. CL
Cathy Laughlin, City Planner, explained we are still under the old vacation procedures. There are
several utilities in the street and the alley where they will propose an easement. With this they can
redesign the street as parking. The entire block will be merged with all of their parcels. This will
benefit the redevelopment area.
Mayor Keener said 6th Street was marked as George Bouchier.
Ms. Laughlin said that was never changed in our records.
Mayor Keener called for public comments without a response.
** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Morris
to accept the petition for vacation of 6th Street between Idaho Street and Court Street as well as
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the alley in Block 4 of the Map of the Town of Elko, recorded as File No. 1 and forward this item
to the Planning Commission for further consideration.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
VII. REPORTS
A. Mayor and City Council
Mayor Keener noted this should have been Curtis Calder's final meeting. He was unable to join us
tonight but he probably didn't want us to make a big deal about his retirement. The Igloo celebrated
the opening of their new hockey rink last weekend. He was able to be there and participate in the
ceremony.
Councilman Puccinelli said the ice hockey rink group that put it together, did a great job.
Mayor Keener mentioned gold prices are going up. They are the highest we have seen in a long while.
That will help our local economy. He recognized Annette Kerr in the audience and mentioned he
heard there was a new chairman for the ECVA Board.
Annette Kerr, ECVA, said Chip Stone was nominated and elected to be the new Chair. Delmo
Andreozzi will be the new Vice Chair. Patricia Anderson will be the new marketing committee liaison.
B. City Manager
Jan Baum said a week ago we had Wayne Carlson come and give us a training session. The Financial
Services Director is still in background and we are hoping for a positive result there. She has been
spending a lot of time with Curtis and absorbing all she can.
C. Assistant City Manager
Scott Wilkinson said he declared a cold weather emergency. We had 7 rooms available for that. We
find out tomorrow about the actual occupancy.
D. Utilities Director
No report.
E. Public Works Director
No report.
F. Airport Manager
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Jim Foster said we are dealing with a bunch of snow. We are two weeks in to the SkyWest new
schedule and the numbers are going up. Some of the advance booking numbers are trending high. It
is positive right now. We are working on other options to get us more service.
Mayor Keener asked how IDK Deli is doing.
Mr. Foster answered they changed their schedule and are not serving dinner anymore. Lunch is
looking positive. The lunch crowd is picking up a bit.
G. City Attorney
No report.
H. Fire Chief
Deputy Chief Johnston said he is covering and learning as he goes. There was one call at the SnoBowl
recently. They went there to help with evacuation but most of it was done before they arrived.
I. Police Chief
No report.
Councilwoman Simons said the award ceremony was great and congratulated everyone.
J. City Clerk
Kelly Wooldridge reported she and Diann did some research on the new Agenda Management. It was
confusing to people where in the minutes you would see "attached" but it was hard to find. We
discovered we could create a minutes packet that will have all items on the agenda packet and items
added after the meeting. We went back over the last year and have created minute packets for all
meetings. The training session that Jan mentioned is now available to watch.
K. City Planner
No report.
L. Development Manager
No report.
M. Financial Services Director
No report.
N. Parks and Recreation Director
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James Wiley said we have done a lot of work to figure out what went wrong with the ski lift. The lift
did what it was supposed to do and not allow us to run it in unsafe conditions. Evacuation took 2 hours
45 minutes. Thankfully, we got everyone off before it got dark. It was unfortunate but occasionally
we have to make these hard decisions and he felt they made the right decision to evacuate the lift.
They are working with a group out of Salt Lake City on fixing the lift. The lift is down and will not
be running any time soon. It will take months to fix it. The rope tow is still running and we will run
it as long as we can.
Mayor Keener noted the ski lift and the swimming pool are the same age.
Mr. Wiley said he did a quick search on replacing the ski lift and it will cost several million dollars.
We are looking at other options that might be available.
O. Civil Engineer
No report.
P. Building Official
Jeff Ford said a few days after the last meeting, the Komatsu people reached out and said they are
ready to start the next phase of their project.
Mayor Keener saw a bunch of payables to WC3.
Mr. Ford said they have stayed busy with house projects/small stuff. We are staying busy.
5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING
Second reading, public hearing, and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 879, an amendment
to the City Zoning Ordinance, specifically an amendment to Title 3, Chapter 2, Section 12 of
the Elko City Code entitled “LI, GI Industrial Districts” of the Elko City Code, and matters
related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
On November 22, 2022, City Council approved initiation of Zoning Ordinance Amendment
2-22 and directed Staff to refer it to the Planning Commission for their consideration. The
Planning Commission reviewed the ordinance at their January 3, 2023 meeting and forwarded
a recommendation to City Council to adopt Ordinance 879, which approves Zoning
Ordinance Amendment 2-22. City Council conducted the first reading at their January 10,
2023 meeting. CL
Cathy Laughlin, City Planner, explained this is the final step in the zoning ordinance amendment. This
clarifies some of the residential uses in those areas. It was a lot of housekeeping. We did not change
anything between first reading and second reading.
Mayor Keener called for public comments without a response.
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** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Simons
to approve second reading, public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 879.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
Second reading, public hearing, and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 875 an Ordinance
Amending Title 4, Chapter 6, Section 10 Allocation and use of Transient Lodging Tax Funds,
and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
On September 27, 2022, City Council approved a 1% increase the transient lodging tax and
reallocating .5% of the ECVA Marketing transient tax allocation to the ECVA facility fund.
The Council directed City Staff to complete a Business Impact Statement pursuant to NRS
237.090. On December 13, 2022, the City Council determined that that the increase in
Transient Lodging Tax by 1% does not impose a direct and significant economic burden on
a business or directly restrict the formation, operation or expansion of a business and to
conduct the first reading of Ordinance 875. On January 10, 2023 City Council passed first
reading of Ordinance 875, with one minor edit changing the effective date to the month
following the passage of the ordinance. KW
Kelly Wooldridge, City Clerk, explained she had not received any comments from the public. We sent
out letters to the hoteliers letting them know if this passes tonight, it will be in effect beginning
February 1st.
Mayor Keener called for public comments without a response.
** A motion was made by Council Member Puccinelli, seconded by Council Member Morris
to approve second reading, public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 875.
The motion passed unanimously. (4-0)
VIII. 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 no public comments.
There being no further business, Mayor Reece Keener adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
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Mayor Reece Keener Kelly Wooldridge, City Clerk
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Agenda
CITY OF ELKO
CITY MANAGER
1751 COLLEGE AVENUE
ELKO, NEVADA 89801
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The Elko City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 4:00 P.M.,
P.D.T. in the Council Chambers at Elko City Hall, 1751 College Avenue, Elko, Nevada.
The public can view the virtual meeting on a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone at:
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http://www.elkocitynv.com the State of Nevada’s Public Notice Website at https://notice.nv.gov,
and in the following locations:
ELKO CITY HALL
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Date/time Posted: 9:00 A.M., P.D.T.
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Posted by: Kim Wilkinson Administrative Assistant
The public may contact Kim Wilkinson by phone at (775) 777-7110 or email at
kwilkinson@elkocitynv.gov to request supporting material for the meeting described herein. The
agenda and supporting material is available on the City website at http://www.elkocity.com
Dated this 19th day of January, 2023
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 City of Elko, City Manager's Office, 1751 College Avenue,
Elko, Nevada, 89801, or by calling (775) 777-7110.
Curtis Calder, City Manager
Elko, Nevada
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City of Elko
Regular Meeting
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 4:00 P.M., P.D.T.
Elko City Hall, Council Chambers
1751 College Avenue, Elko, Nevada 89801
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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
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. January 10, 2023 Regular Session
VI. PRESENTATION
A. Presentation of a Retirement Plaque by the Mayor to Dennis Strickland, Public Works Director
in recognition of his many years of of dedication and service to the Citizens of Elko, and matters
related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY - NON ACTION ITEM
B. Presentation of a Retirement Plaque to Bryan Drake, Police Department, Detective Sergeant, and
matters related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY - NON ACTION ITEM
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a List of Appraisers, recommended by the City
Manager, for the purpose of conducting appraisals during the 2023 Calendar Year, and matters
related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Elko City Code Section 8-1-1 requires the City Manager or designee to compile and submit a List
of Appraisers qualified to conduct business in the City of Elko to the City Council on or about
January 1st of each year. The Planning Department has developed a list of qualified appraisers
interested in conducting business with the City of Elko, and the City Manager has approved the
list. CL
VIII. APPROPRIATION
A. Review and possible approval of General Warrants, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE
ACTION
B. Review and possible ratification of General Hand-Cut checks, and matters related thereto. FOR
POSSIBLE ACTION
C. Review and possible ratification of Utility Refunds, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE
ACTION
D. Review and possible approval of Stonerock Sound & Lighting warrants, and matters related
thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
IX. SUBDIVISION
A. Review, consideration, and possible approval of Final Map No. 7-22, filed by DBG Investment,
Inc., for the development of a subdivision entitled Bergeron Village Phase 1 involving the
proposed division of approximately 44.345 acres of property into 16 lots for residential
development and 2 remainder lots within the R (Multiple-Family and Single-Family Residential)
and R1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE
ACTION
Subject property is located on the west side of East Jennings Way north of Puccinelli Parkway.
(APN 001-562-015). The Planning Commission considered this item on January 3, 2023, and
took action to forward a recommendation to conditionally approve Final Map 7-22. MR
B. Review, consideration, and possible approval of Final Map No. 6-22, filed by BELDCO, LLC,
for the development of a subdivision entitled Bergeron Village Phase 2 involving the proposed
division of approximately 23.476 acres of property into 24 lots for residential development and
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2 remainder lots within the R (Multiple-Family and Single-Family Residential) and R1 (Single-
Family Residential) Zoning District, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Subject property is located on the northeast side of East Jennings Way north of the future Zephyr
Heights subdivision. (APN 001-562-014). The Planning Commission considered this item on
January 3, 2023, and took action to forward a recommendation to conditionally approve Final
Map 6-22. MR
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a Performance/Maintenance Agreement for
subdivision improvements associated with the Bergeron Village Phase 1 subdivision, and matters
related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Elko City Code 3-3-21 requires the subdivider to have executed and filed an agreement between
the subdivider and the City for the required subdivision improvements, including stipulations on
the timeframe for when those improvements are to be completed, and to post a performance
guarantee in accordance with Elko City Code 3-3-22. MR
B. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a Performance/Maintenance Agreement for
subdivision improvements associated with the Bergeron Village Phase 2 subdivision, and matters
related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Elko City Code 3-3-21 requires the subdivider to have executed and filed an agreement between
the subdivider and the City for the required subdivision improvements, including stipulations on
the timeframe for when those improvements are to be completed, and to post a performance
guarantee in accordance with Elko City Code 3-3-22. MR
C. Review, consideration, and possible approval of the initiation of a land exchange with Jordanelle
Third Mortgage, LLC to obtain the needed Right-of-Way for the southwest portion of future
Errecart Boulevard, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
City Staff has been working to obtain the needed Rights-of-Way for the future Errecart Boulevard
expansion. This expansion is an important component of the City’s economic development plans.
The last remaining property the City must obtain from a private property owner is the southwest
portion, generally located south of the terminus of Morse Lane off Bullion Road. The property
owner, Jordanelle Third Mortgage, has indicated its willingness to consider a conveyance to the
City of the needed land in exchange for an equal amount of City-owned land. Staff is requesting
formal City Council approval to move forward with this land exchange process. If approved,
City Staff believes the exchange can be effected without a public sale pursuant to NRS 268.063,
which permits the City Council to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of real property for the
purposes of economic development for less than fair market value after obtaining an appraisal of
the property to be disposed of. This will require a resolution of the City Council at a future
meeting. After the exchange, the City intends to dedicate the newly-acquired property to itself
for right-of-way and other public purposes. MR
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D. Review, consideration, and possible action to accept a dedication of Right-of-Way and temporary
slope easements for a portion of Pinion Road within APN 001-920-056, from the Rita Ann Stitzel
Revocable Living Trust, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
The proposed right-of-way and temporary slope easements will facilitate the installation of water
infrastructure associated with the projects proposed under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
funding for water infrastructure. This is a portion of the Right-of-Way needed to connect Pinion
Road to the future Errecart Boulevard. Portions on other parcels are being dedicated separately.
BT
E. Review, consideration and possible action on Golf Professional Proposals for Ruby View Golf
Course, including the selection of a qualified individual to enter into negotiations with, and
matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
A total of five (5) proposals were received and reviewed by the Selection Committee: Scott Ballif,
Rick Longhurst, Swing Hard, LLC, JD’s Golf Management, LLC and Golf Automation. Copies
of the Golf Professional Proposals have been included in the agenda packet for review.
While the Committee was impressed with all five (5) proposals, the committee unanimously
recommends the City begin contract negotiations with Rick Longhurst for Golf Professional
services at Ruby View Golf Course.
Regardless of the City Council’s final decision, it must be contingent upon successfully
negotiating an agreement with the Golf Professional. Staff anticipates a final agreement will be
presented for consideration at the February 14, 2023 City Council meeting. JB
F. Review, consideration, and possible direction for proposed Landfill price increases, timing of
increases and possible business impact statement, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE
ACTION
The City of Elko budgeted an operating loss for fiscal year 2023 for the Landfill. In addition to
the operating loss budgeted the Landfill recently incurred a large unexpected capital equipment
purchase for a new compactor which was close to $1 million. Based on the increased cost to
operate and maintain the Landfill City Staff is proposing price increases to the City of Elko
Landfill. JB
XI. RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE
A. First reading of proposed Ordinance No. 878, repealing and replacing Elko City Code Title 8,
Chapter 7 (Street Vacation Procedures) to modify the process for vacating or abandoning city
Rights-of-Way or easements, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Title 8, Chapter 7 (Street Vacation Procedures) within the City of Elko Code does not conform
to current NRS Section 278.480 when dealing with the process for vacating city rights-of-way or
easements. For example, the City Code requires multiple hearings at both Planning Commission
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and City Council, while the NRS only requires one hearing at City Council. Staff feels that the
current city process should conform with the simpler process outlined in the NRS.
The City Council initiated the proposed changes on January 10, 2023. At that time, the City
Council requested that staff add a provision allowing them to refer the proposed vacation or
abandonment to Planning Commission if they desire. The revised language has been included in
the attached Ordinance highlighted in yellow. MR
XII. PETITION, APPEAL, AND COMMUNICATION
A. Review, consideration, and possible action to accept a petition for the vacation of 6th Street
between Idaho Street and Court Street consisting of an area approximately 18,133 sq. ft. as well
as the public alley right-of-way of Block 4 of the Map of the Town of Elko recorded as File No.
1, consisting of an area approximately 6,003 sq. ft., filed by County of Elko and processed as
Vacation No. 1-23, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
County of Elko has recently purchased all of the parcels on Block 4 of the Map of the Town of
Elko, recorded as File No. 1 and would like to merge all the parcels with the existing Courthouse
and Administration building to build a new Judicial Center, County of Elko Complex. Vacation
of the street between the parcels as well as the alley is the start of this process. CL
XIII. 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Second reading, public hearing, and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 879, an amendment to
the City Zoning Ordinance, specifically an amendment to Title 3, Chapter 2, Section 12 of the
Elko City Code entitled “LI, GI Industrial Districts” of the Elko City Code, and matters related
thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
On November 22, 2022, City Council approved initiation of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2-
22 and directed Staff to refer it to the Planning Commission for their consideration. The Planning
Commission reviewed the ordinance at their January 3, 2023 meeting and forwarded a
recommendation to City Council to adopt Ordinance 879, which approves Zoning Ordinance
Amendment 2-22. City Council conducted the first reading at their January 10, 2023 meeting.
CL
B. Second reading, public hearing, and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 875 an Ordinance
Amending Title 4, Chapter 6, Section 10 Allocation and use of Transient Lodging Tax Funds,
and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
On September 27, 2022, City Council approved a 1% increase the transient lodging tax and
reallocating .5% of the ECVA Marketing transient tax allocation to the ECVA facility fund. The
Council directed City Staff to complete a Business Impact Statement pursuant to NRS 237.090.
On December 13, 2022, the City Council determined that that the increase in Transient Lodging
Tax by 1% does not impose a direct and significant economic burden on a business or directly
restrict the formation, operation or expansion of a business and to conduct the first reading of
Ordinance 875. On January 10, 2023 City Council passed first reading of Ordinance 875, with
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one minor edit changing the effective date to the month following the passage of the ordinance.
KW
XIV. REPORTS
A. Mayor and City Council
B. City Manager
C. Assistant City Manager
D. Utilities Director
E. Public Works Director
F. Airport Manager
G. City Attorney
H. Fire Chief
I. Police Chief
J. City Clerk
K. City Planner
L. Development Manager
M. Financial Services Director
N. Parks and Recreation Director
O. Civil Engineer
P. Building Official
COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC
XV.
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
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NOTE: The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore, or other Presiding Officer of the City Council
reserves the right to change the order of the agenda, and if the agenda has not been
completed, to recess the meeting and continue on another specified date and time.
Additionally, the City Council reserves the right to combine two or more agenda
items, and/or remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion relating to an
item on the agenda at any time.
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted,
Curtis Calder
City Manager
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