Regular Meeting

City of Elko ) County of Elko ) State of Nevada ) SS April 22, 2025 The City Council of the City of Elko, State of Nevada met for a regular meeting beginning at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The meeting was held in the council chambers, 1751 College Ave., Elko. This meeting was called to order by Mayor Reece Keener at 4:00 PM. 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 Chip Stone, Councilman Clair Morris, Councilman Giovanni Puccinelli, Councilman Marissa Lostra, Councilwoman City Staff Present: Jan Baum, City Manager Scott Wilkinson, Assistant City Manager Lauren Landa, Deputy City Attorney Dale Johnson, Utilities Director Paul Algerio, Public Works Jim Foster, Airport Manager James Johnston, Fire Chief Ty Trouten, Police Chief Cathy Laughlin, City Planner Ralph Negron, Development Manager Julie Davis, Financial Services Director Candi Quilici, Accounting Manager James Wiley, Parks and Recreation Director Susie Shurtz, Human Resources Manager Joe Car, Parks Superintendent Alyssa Mangum, Animal Shelter Manager Andrew Storla, Assistant Water Superintendent Jim Kerr, Water Superintendent Nichole Stephens, City Clerk Technician II Justin Alanis, Facilities Superintendent III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE April 22, 2025 City Council | Minutes Page 1 of 14  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 Scott Gavorsky, on behalf of the Elko County Republican Party, thanked everyone who attended the Lincoln Day Dinner. He said there would be a committee meeting on Saturday after Cleanup Greenup. Elizabeth Greer, Office Manager at the Elko Community Health Center, announced they have acquired Aspen Quick Care in Elko and Spring Creek and will be changing their company name to Convergence Health Center. A copy of their flyer can be found in the minutes packet. Mayor Keener thanked Ms. Greer and he had toured the Elko Community Health center and it was an impressive facility. Ralph Negron, Development Manager reminded everyone that Cleanup Greenup would be held on Saturday. He thanked everyone that had contributed for all of the different prizes. Mayor Keener read a proclamation in recognition of April as Arbor Day. A copy can be found in the minutes packet. He reported he was delighted to read in the paper that the Battle Born Youth ChalleNGe Academy would be repainting the E up on the hill. He added there was a National Day of Prayer scheduled for May 1st with a group gathering on the courthouse steps at 1 p.m. He would have a proclamation for that as well. Mayor Keener asked Chief Trouten to say a few words about 9-8-8. Chief Ty Trouten said 9-8-8 is the national suicide and mental health hotline that can be dialed directly from your phone. He noted that it will also connect you to local resources, but those are based on the area code where your number is registered. He reported national statistics are showing that 98% of calls received handled the issue, with only 2% requiring further use of resources. It’s a free and completely confidential service. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes for the April 8, 2025, Regular Session. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION B. Review, consideration, and possible approval of the position descriptions for the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, Financial Services Director, HR Director, Airport Manager, Animal Shelter Manager, and Accounting Manager, which were updated in the Classification & Compensation Study, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION During the Classification & Compensation Study, which was completed and presented to City Council at the November 26, 2024 meeting, the position descriptions for the following positions were updated: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, Financial Services Director, HR Director, Airport Manager, Animal Shelter Manager, and Accounting Manager. The updated position descriptions accurately reflect the current duties and responsibilities of the positions. SS April 22, 2025 City Council | Minutes Page 2 of 14  C. Review, consideration, and possible action to fill a vacancy on the Arts and Culture Advisory Board, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION City Council accepted a Letter of Resignation at their October 22, 2024 meeting from the Arts and Culture Advisory Board. Staff conducted the standard recruitment process and has received one (1) letter of interest to serve on the Board, copy of which is included in the Council packet. CL ** A motion was made by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Puccinelli to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) VII. PERSONNEL A. Employee Introductions: 1. Seth Frandsen - Fire Marshal 2. Scott May - Street Maintenance Technician I 3. Caleb Peay - Parks Maintenance Technician I Fire Chief James Johnston introduced Seth Frandsen. He said Mr. Frandsen has been with the Fire Department for 16 years and puts himself into an administrative position. He added they were fortunate to have him and he looked forward to the days ahead. Seth Frandsen said he has been a firefighter for the city for the past 16 and a half years and he was looking forward to learning more and working with everyone to make Elko a safer place to live, work and visit. He lives in Elko with his wife and four children. Paul Algerio, Street Superintendent, introduced the newest member of the Street Department, Scott May, and said they were happy to have him. Scott May said this was a new career path for him and he was eager to be a part of it. He planned to learn as much as he could to be the best that he could be, and provide the best quality of work for the community. Joe Carr, Parks Superintendent introduced the newest Park Maintenance Tech, Caleb Peay. He said he had worked for the city last year as a seasonal helper and was back this year as a full-time employee. Caleb Paey said he has lived in Elko for about a year. He had previously worked for a city in Utah for a few years and was looking forward to learning new things and helping keep everything clean and green. VI. PRESENTATION A. Update on the Giving Machine and matters related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY April 22, 2025 City Council | Minutes Page 3 of 14  Robert Howard, 3427 Jennings Way, reported the Giving Machine was a huge success and raised $81,000 in donations for five local charities and two international charities. He said the giving machines would be coming back indefinitely. Councilmember Chip Stone asked who headed up the charity and asked if there was a selection process for which charities could participate. Mr. Howard responded it is put on by an independent donation branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and there were about three days left before it goes to committee. There are five positions and the requirements are on Charity Navigator; they need a 95 or better. Mayor Keener remarked on what a great program this is and he appreciated Elko being chosen for that. B. Presentation of the 2024 Mayor's Arts Awards recipients and matters related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY NON-ACTION ITEM Mayor Keener said the Mayor’s Art Award provides an opportunity to give recognition to people in the art community that make a difference. He recognized Kristi Lyn Glass, the artist that designed and created the awards. The Service to the Arts Award was presented to Sandy Beeler. Mayor Keener said in addition to her full-time job, Sandy Beeler has hosted an arts and culture show on Talk Radio 107.7 since 2023, has worked closely with the Elko High School Theater Department, and currently serves as secretary for the Elko Arts Foundation. Her dedication, support, and advocacy make her a vital part of Elko County's creative community, and we're lucky to have her. Sandy Beeler thanked everyone for the nomination. She said art is how we tell our stories, how we connect, and how you make your heart truly feel full; her heart feels full with it every day. The Arts Education Award was presented to Jeannie Hoskins. Mayor Keener said under Jeannie’s leadership, the Elko High School Drama Club has become more than just an extracurricular event. It is a vibrant, creative space where students grow in confidence, learn collaboration, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Her commitment to nurturing young talent and delivering high quality productions to our community makes her a truly deserving recipient of the Mayor's Arts Awards. Jeannie Hoskins said the award meant so much to her and she was so blessed to be able to do the work that she loves and be inspired by her students every day. She was grateful to be in a community and a school district that supports the arts. The Arts Organization Award was presented to the Elko Community Concerts Association. April 22, 2025 City Council | Minutes Page 4 of 14  Mayor Keener said they were a group with deep roots and lasting impact. After a brief pause during the pandemic, the association made a triumphant return in 2022 at the new Elko High School Performing Arts Auditorium. Their dedication to musical excellence and cultural enrichment continues to inspire and unite audiences across Elko County. Walt Lovell said the Community Concert Association has been with us for a long time, and longer if they can get more people to attend; they want to fill the auditorium. He said they are bringing in people to perform in all manner of music and the price can’t be beat at $55 for five concerts. Cami and Travis Gerber thanked everyone and invited them to the next concert season beginning in October. The Individual Artist Award went to Cynthia Delaney, who was unable to receive the award in person. Mayor Keener said he had known Ms. Delaney for almost 50 years and she was very active in the local art scene. She could always be seen driving around in her hand-painted F-250 truck that had sunflowers and daisies on it. She served on the Arts and Culture Board from 2010 to 2017, bringing vision and passion to the local creative scene; she continues to be a driving force in bringing vibrant cultural experiences to the community. C. Presentation, discussion and possible approval to extend the final payment of $683,670 to Nevada Health Centers for the Elko Behavioral Health Expansion and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION. The City of Elko committed $1,913,805 to NV Health Centers for the Elko Behavioral Health Expansion. To date the city has paid $1,230,135 to NV Health Centers for this project. On August 27, 2024 representatives from NV Health Centers (NHC) presented a status update and formal request to the City Council for the final grant payment in the amount of $683,670. The City Council moved to hold off on the final payment of $683,670 until the next update. Representatives from NV Health Centers will give another update on the program. Based on the progress of the Behavioral Health Expansion, Nevada Health Centers is requesting their final installment of $683,670. The behavioral health team began their presentation with introductions. Present were Kendall Looney, Director of Behavioral Health Operations, Patrick Rogers, Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Operations, Caleb Tapia, Marketing Outreach Specialist, Sylina Holmes, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Lisa Pacheco, Social Services Coordinator. Ms. Looney headed the presentation which can be found in the minutes packet. The presentation included an update on the behavioral health unit, including the scheduling service on their website, telehealth services, successes to this point and objectives they are working towards accomplishing, and the various community events the team has been involved in to increase community awareness. Due to the ongoing progress, the team requested the final installment of the grant payment in the amount of $683,670. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Stone for approval to extend the final payment of $683,60 to Nevada Health Centers for the local behavioral health expansion. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) April 22, 2025 City Council | Minutes Page 5 of 14  D. Presentation from Vivian Wright with the Local Animal Shelter Support Organization (LASSO) and matters related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY NON-ACTION ITEM Vivian Wright, President of LASSO, gave a presentation regarding the need for a new animal shelter, which can be found in the minutes packet. She said there were challenges with the growing pet population and limited amount of kennels at the current shelter and its outdated infrastructure. She said the vision for the new shelter would be more modern, larger capacity and an eco-friendly design. She anticipates the fundraising goal for the new facility will be about five to seven million dollars. The timeline would be approximately five years between planning and design, capital, fundraising and construction. E. Presentation of the Elko Police Department's Annual Report and matters related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY NON-ACTION ITEM Chief Trouten gave a presentation, included in the agenda packet. He noted the full report would be available on the website. The presentation included highlights on arrest and crime statistics, traffic citations and their correlation to collisions, amount of service calls and uses of force, and department specific reporting. He noted the Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) has had some great success with solving stolen property cases, recovering nearly $350,000 worth of stolen property last year. Mayor Keener noted the reduction in uses of force and asked Chief Trouten if he could attribute that to anything. Chief Trouten responded they have switched over to a new program regarding their arrest and control tactics; he believes more people are opting to do that and are more confident in it. Mayor Keener asked Chief Trouten what were some things he was focused on completing prior to retirement. Chief Trouten responded they have been working on a complete policy overhaul for about five and half years. He said they had about eight policies remaining, and then it would be brought back and presented to the council. F. Presentation by Fire Chief Johnston on the possible procurement of a new fire engine to replace an aging apparatus currently in service and matters related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY NON-ACTION ITEM The presentation will outline the operational need for the new apparatus, including current fleet limitations, response time impacts, maintenance costs, and compliance with updated safety and emissions standards. The department will also present cost estimates, potential funding sources, and the expected benefits to the community safety and emergency response capabilities. This presentation is for information only as background for a future FY26 budget request at a future meeting. JJ April 22, 2025 City Council | Minutes Page 6 of 14  Fire Chief James Johnston gave a presentation regarding the necessity for a new fire engine, which can be found in the agenda packet. He said the demand for heavy vehicles has gone way up, along with the production time and cost. A new engine would take three years to build and would replace the current engine 1, which would then serve as their engine 2. The current engine 2 would then replace the engine 3 that had experienced a catastrophic failure. He explained the department’s purchases have been very conservative the past two years in preparation for this large purchase, and teaming with Ms. Baum and Ms. Davis, they were able to come up with a plan to be able to fund the purchase, with over $340,000 already saved to put towards the new engine. Mayor Keener remarked this was a mission critical piece of equipment that not only the department depends on, but the public as well and they would need to figure out a way to make it happen. Councilmember Stone said given the time frame, it would be better to get things ordered now and lock in those prices since they will continue to increase. VIII. APPROPRIATION A. Review and possible approval of Warrants, Hand Cut Checks and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ** A motion was made by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Morris to approve regular warrants in the amount of $577,522.81. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) ** A motion was made by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Morris to approve hand cut checks in the amount of $162,848.27. Mayor Keener abstained from voting. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) ** A motion was made by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Morris to approve utility refunds in the amount of $884.29. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) B. Review, consideration, and possible authorization for Staff to solicit bids for the Public Works Department 2025 Micro Slurry Project, to apply Micro Slurry Seal to select City Streets, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The 2025 Micro Slurry Project includes Micro Slurry Seal for approximately 295,746 Square Yards (SY) and associated striping. Micro Slurry is a preventative maintenance treatment which will be applied to selected City streets. This work will be completed after July 1, 2025. PA April 22, 2025 City Council | Minutes Page 7 of 14  Mr. Algerio said this was the annual preventative maintenance micro slurry for the city roads. It would be headed up by Aaron and his team at AM Engineering. He noted they would be contracting out the restriping as well, and the yardage was down from last year but was within the same ballpark. Mayor Keener commented this has been a fantastic program for the city and the taxpayers and the department has done a great job of prioritizing different areas. He called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Lostra, seconded by Councilmember Puccinelli to authorize staff to solicit bids for the Public Works Department 2025 Micro Slurry Project. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) C. Discussion and possible approval to contract PCR Consulting for a telecommunications and utility expense audit and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION This process is intended to identify opportunities for savings and reduce future costs related to telecommunication and utilities such as energy. PCR Consulting would audit to identify costs that can be reduced, negotiate with vendors to implement cost savings measures, and monitor monthly billing to report realized savings. The fee is 40% of realized savings, billed monthly for 24 months for forward looking savings and a one-time payment for recovered savings. A reduced fee is available if the forward looking 24-month fee is able to be paid up front. If paid monthly, fees come out of what would have been paid in the original telecom/utility bill, therefore, no additional budget is needed. JD Julie Davis, Financial Services Director, said they had been looking at budgets and decreasing funding, with one option being to contract with a company like PCR Consulting. She explained the company runs reports on service providers the city uses and could potentially save the city money. She added that there is no upfront cost, and they do not have to pay PCR if they are unsuccessful in realizing savings. Mayor Keener was glad to know Ms. Davis had had experience with them previously. He called for public comment and did not receive a response. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Puccinelli, seconded by Councilmember Lostra to direct staff to get in contact with and negotiate a contract with PCR Consulting for a telecommunications and utility expense audit. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) D. Review, consideration and possible approval of the final acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration Grant # AIP 3-32-0005-053-2021 Focused Planning Study and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION April 22, 2025 City Council | Minutes Page 8 of 14  Airport Improvement Project # AIP 3-32-0005-053-2021 Focused Planning Study project consisted of:1) Determine the overall configuration of the airfield and its ability to facilitate and maximize future demand, desired activities and economic and physical growth; 2) An assessment for the development of a Regional Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Training facility; 3) An overview of the existing and future land use and economic development conditions; existing and future commercial and general aviation aeronautical need; 4) An assessment of commercial terminal and general aviation facility needs; 5) Development of a future comprehensive project listing; 6) A comprehensive analysis of existing runway, taxiway and apron configurations and a proposed future optimization of runway placement satisfactory to FAA guidelines and requirements. All elements of the study have been completed except for the approval of the ALP draft from the FAA. The FAA has requested an additional study to be performed. Staff is requesting final acceptance to begin the close out process of the grant and perform the final drawdowns. JF Chip Stone left chambers at 5:58 PM. Jim Foster, Airport Manager, said they were coming up on the end of the grant cycle for the project in August. At the end of their timeline, it would automatically close and they did not want to get to that point, as there were outstanding invoices where they need to recoup their admin costs with the final drawdown and get the grant closed out. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Morris, seconded by Councilmember Lostra to approve the final acceptance and begin the close out process with final draw downs to FAA Airport Improvement Project 3-32-0005-053-2021. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) Chip Stone returned to chambers at 6:02 PM. IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Review, consideration, and possible acceptance of a GRANT AWARD AND AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF ELKO ACTING FOR THE COMMUNITY OF ELKO, NV, UNDER THE SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ALN/CFDA: 20.930 FAIN: 69A34523400120015 DOCKET #: DOT-OST-2024-0066 and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Staff applied for the Small Community Air Service Development program in July 2024. In November 2024, staff was notified that the grant proposal was awarded for a Revenue Guarantee and associated marketing program to recruit, initiate and support the restoration of a second daily flight on Delta Air Lines between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). On April 4, 2025, staff received the grant agreement and has reviewed the document. JF April 22, 2025 City Council | Minutes Page 9 of 14  Jan Baum, City Manager, reported they have the grant agreement but they still have some questions for the Department of Transportation on both the legal and financial end; they would like to table the item. Mayor Keener read the item into record. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Lostra, seconded by Councilmember Stone to table the grant, award, and agreement between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the City of Elko acting for the community of Elko, Nevada under the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) B. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a Site Selection for the new Elko City Hall Facility being designed by Lombard Conrad Architects and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION At the March 25, 2025 meeting, The Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Lombard/Conrad Architects for the design of a new Elko City Hall. As part of the due diligence, Lombard/Conrad and City Staff created the attached Siting Matrix to review potential sites for the new City Hall Facility. Lombard/Conrad and Staff recommend Site #1 (College Ave Site) as the preferred site for the proposed new Elko City Hall. Council approval of the site is requested so Lombard/Conrad can continue with the Architectural Design of the new City Hall. RN Ken Gallegos with Lombard Conrad went through the site selection matrix found in the agenda packet. The sites included: Site 4 – APN 1630106, near PD and Sandvik. Site score: 68. • An undeveloped area that would require additional street infrastructure and cost attached to it. It would be built with no disruption to the current City Hall. It is an odd shape and would require an odd shaped layout for parking, potentially leaving unbuildable area. Site 3 – APN 1620058, corner of College and Ruby Vista Dr. Site score: 86 • An undeveloped piece of land outside of the downtown core area. It could potentially be difficult for the public to locate. Site work would potentially have a higher cost given the different topography and steep areas that would need to be addressed with retaining walls. A traffic study determined it would not require a traffic light. It could be built with no disruption to the current city hall. Site 2 – APN 1264001, 345 4th St (Commercial Hotel). Site score: 64 • Currently the Commercial Hotel. A higher cost attached for the demolition of the building. It has adjacent parking that can be utilized. This area is slated for redevelopment and a different function than a city facility, but is still a buildable site. There could be some difficulties that arise after things were dug up and the status of existing utilities was found. April 22, 2025 City Council | Minutes Page 10 of 14  Site 1 – APN 1560051, 1751 College Ave. Site Score: 99 • The site is situated behind the current City Hall, where the Building Department trailers are located. The traffic is already established to the area as traffic to City Hall and there are multiple points to get into the building. There could be a separate staff entry off of Convention Drive. There are existing services that can be utilized. Demolition would be required for this site as well and trailers would need to be relocated temporarily. Mayor Keener commented he would love to be able to put it in downtown, but the opportunity just wasn’t there. He asked Mr. Gallegos if those were the only four sites considered. Mr. Gallegos responded yes those were the only sites. He said in regards to downtown, as he goes through the master plan of what the plan is for the whole city, he thought that area needed to be more revitalized with more parks and restaurants. He felt the current City Hall was an established almost center-of-town civic area. Mayor Keener said it made logical sense to him the way the scoring was done and would lean on the professional judgment of Lombard Conrad with the existing site, site number one. He felt providing a nice working environment was essential to retention as well as being able to recruit professional talent. Councilmember Morris said site one made the most sense to him; they already had the dirt to build it on. Councilmember Puccinelli added it would save cost too. The one above the fairgrounds would be $950,000 just to buy the property. Councilmember Stone thought it would be a smaller inconvenience to temporarily relocate trailers and would be a positive aspect to the whole area. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Morris to approve site number one, College Avenue site for the construction of the new City Hall facility. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) C. Review, consideration, and possible approval for the City of Elko to participate as a sub- recipient in a grant that was awarded to the Great Basin Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in the amount of approximately eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) per year for three years covering the cost of a City of Elko Detective assigned to the CAC, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The CAC was awarded grant funds to cover costs associated with adding an additional City of Elko Detective at the CAC. TT Chief Trouten emphasized this did not create a new position within the Police Department; it would pay for a new detective assigned to the CAC to handle sexual assaults of adults and children for three years, and would only be for those hours put towards those cases. April 22, 2025 City Council | Minutes Page 11 of 14  ** A motion was made by Councilmember Lostra, seconded by Councilmember Puccinelli to approve the City of Elko to be the sub recipient of a grant that was awarded to the Great Basin Children's Advocacy Center in the amount of approximately $80,000 per year for the next three years for a City of Elko detective to be assigned to the Children's Advocacy Center. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) D. Review, consideration, and possible approval of the lease agreement to lease a portion of land, approximately 2,796 square feet in area, to Angeline J. Portel and Ruby Mountain Law Ltd., and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION City Council approved Angeline J. Portel, and Ruby Mountain Law Ltd. to lease a portion of APN 001-293-001 at their April 8, 2025 meeting for an annual lease rate of $2,500.00 after holding a public auction for the lease. The lease is included in the agenda packet. CL Cathy Laughlin, City Planner, stated the lease was not included in the agenda packet, as they had not been able to come to a term agreement with the lessee. They were still working on it and Ms. Landa, the Deputy City Attorney, was very involved with that. She said they were asking for an extension in order to negotiate the term of the lease by an additional 30 days to be able to continue the discussion, come to an agreement and bring back the lease. Councilmember Lostra asked if they could not come to agreeable terms, would it go back to public auction. Ms. Laughlin responded it would if there was any interest in leasing it. ** A motion was made by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Morris to approve the extension of an additional thirty days with Angeline J. Portel and Ruby Mountain Law Ltd. to work out the details with the city, which would be sixty days from April 8th. The motion passed unanimously. (5-0) X. RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE A. First Reading of Ordinance 899 amending Title 8 Chapter 2 of Elko City Code entitled “Utility Occupancy of Public Rights-of-Way or Public Easements, Smart Dig Requirements, and City Excavation Permits” hereby adding a section for Video Service Providers and amending Sections 8-2-1, 8-2-2, 8-2-3, 8-2-3-1, 8-2-4, 8-2-5, 8-2-8, 8-2-9, 8- 2-10, 8-2-11, 8-2-12, 8-2-13, 8-2-14, 8-2-15 and 8-2-16 by repeal and replacing Section 2 entirely, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The proposed ordinance amends and clarifies several provisions of the current chapter, allow for the management of occupancy of city rights-of-ways and/or easements by video service providers, and provides a mechanism to collect allowable fees in accordance with NRS 711. SAW April 22, 2025 City Council | Minutes Page 12 of 14  Scott Wilkinson, Assistant City Manager, asked the council to not take any action, as the repeal portion of the ordinance was not included in the packet. No action was taken on this item. XI. REPORTS A. Mayor and City Council B. City Manager Ms. Baum reported Assembly Bill 81, the Daylight Savings Bill, had passed the Assembly and was now in the Senate. She added Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) is opposing the bill and hopes that will help. She said Assembly Bill 100 for the airport is still alive and they will be following it. C. Assistant City Manager Mr. Wilkinson thanked the Street Department for cleaning up the humanitarian camp. Mayor Keener asked Mr. Wilkinson if he had ever had the chance to address with NDOT the road signs along the I-80 corridor. Mr. Wilkinson responded he had reached out and asked for a contact but it was not the correct one. He said he would see if he can’t find someone else to point him in the wrong direction. D. Utilities Director Jim Kerr, Water Superintendent, reported they had been flushing their wells and people have been seeing a lot water coming out of the wells. It is something that happens every year after the wells have sat idle all winter. They have been receiving a lot of calls, but he wanted to reassure everyone this was normal maintenance. He added they were almost 99% done with the Sundance area for meter installation and around 80% done with the Jennings Way, Shadow Ridge and Celtic area behind Home Depot. E. Public Works Mr. Algerio reported the Jennings Way Paving Project was underway and progressing pretty quickly. F. Airport Manager Mr. Foster reported phase one of construction on the terminal ramp project was progressing. They had been able to remove all of the concrete and successfully protect the sublayer. He said he wanted to give some praise to Q&D, as they had come up with some significant cost-saving measures for the city. G. City Attorney April 22, 2025 City Council | Minutes Page 13 of 14  H. Fire Chief I. Police Chief J. City Clerk K. City Planner L. Development Manager M. Financial Services Director N. Parks and Recreation Director Mayor Keener asked if there were any preliminary reports on crickets. James Wiley, Parks and Recreation Director, confirmed there had been some sightings at the golf course, though they were pretty minimal. They applied pesticide to the grounds that has some residual effect and they haven’t seen any more since then. He noted they are very juvenile right now and he is hoping for a little bit better year since they seem a little late this year. This time last year, they were adult sized. O. Civil Engineer P. Building Official XII. 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 Mayor Keener called for public comment and did not receive a response. There being no further business, Mayor Reece Keener adjourned the meeting at 6:53 PM. Mayor Reece Keener Annette Robinson, City Clerk April 22, 2025 City Council | Minutes Page 14 of 14