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LeRoy Goodman, Mayor Kelly Malloy, Ward 1 Don Parsons, Ward 2 Robert Chase, Ward 3 Curt Chaffin, Ward 4 Cal Eilrich, Ward 5 FERNLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Fernley City Hall 595 Silver Lace Blvd. • Fernley, NV 89408 Phone: (775) 784-9830 • Fax: (775) 784-9839 FCC Meeting: WEDNESDAY, September 1, 2010 ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED OR ADDRESSED OUT OF SEQUENCE. ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON ALL ITEMS EXCEPT WHERE NOTED. Time Certain: Time certain designates a definite time for the start time of that item. The time certain item may NOT begin earlier than the designated time certain. It may begin later than the designated time, but not earlier. 5:00 p.m. OPEN MEETING – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor’s statement: “To avoid meeting disruptions, please place cell phones and beepers in the silent mode or turn them off during the meeting. All meetings are recorded. When addressing the Council please speak clearly into the microphone. Thank you for your understanding.” 1. ROLL CALL. There were no absences. Present: Councilman Eilrich, Councilman Parsons, Councilman Chase, Councilman Chaffin , Councilwoman Malloy. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. Acting City Manager Fred Turnier noted that there were no changes to the agenda. Item #6 was pulled from the agenda. Motion: To approve agenda minus item Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3. CONSENT AGENDA: (PLEASE NOTE: All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine, and may be acted upon by the Council members in one motion, and without an extensive hearing. Any member of the Council or member of the public may request that an item be taken from the consent agenda, discussed, and acted upon separately during this meeting.) 3.A. ACCEPT VOUCHERS REPORT. 3.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – 08/04/2010 3.C. AUTHORIZE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,000 TO HANSFORD ECONOMIC CONSULTING FOR COMPLETION OF A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PLAN AS PART OF THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT. ---PAGE BREAK--- 09/01/2010 FCC Page 2 of 3 3.D. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE A 2010 JOHN DEERE 310SJ BACKHOE FROM PAPE MACHINERY IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,540.00. 3.E. ADDRESS APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE FOR HEROES SALOON; LOCATED AT 1375 E. NEWLANDS {End of Consent Agenda} Motion to approve agenda was APPROVED by a vote of 5-0-0. 4. PRESENTATION AND DISSCUSION OF THE FCS WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY. No action was made on this item. It was informational only. Council requested top schedule a workshop to discuss issues with water and sewer rates. 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT TO ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION. Motion: To approve the Mayor’s recommendation of Mr. Nicolas Pasto to Fernley Arts and Culture Commission and appointment to expire in September 2011. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = Yes: Councilman Chaffin, Councilman Chase, Councilman Eilrich, Councilman Parsons, Councilwoman Malloy. 6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT STRATEGY INCLUDING DISCUSSION ON PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS, INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AND STAFF RESOURCES. This item was pulled from the agenda by Mr. Turnier request. 7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION REGARDING REVISIONS TO THE CITY OF FERNLEY PUBLIC WORKS DESIGN STANDARDS, SECTION 11.0 - ALTERNATIVE WATER, AND/OR ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A MORATORIUM ON ALTERNATIVE WATER REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERETO. Motion: to adopt resolution enacting a moratorium on Alternative Water Requirements for new development for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months from the effective date of this resolution. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = Yes: Councilman Chaffin, Councilman Chase, Councilman Eilrich, Councilman Parsons, Councilwoman Malloy. ---PAGE BREAK--- 09/01/2010 FCC Page 3 of 3 8. DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY’S EXISTING PURCHASE ORDER AUTHORIZATION POLICY. No action was made on this item. It was informational only. Staff indicated that written policy will be brought to Council within 30 days. 9. PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SUP 10-47, A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A 5,000 SQUARE FOOT CHURCH USE IN THE E-2 (SECOND ESTATES, ONE-HALF ACRE MINIMUM) ZONING DISTRICT. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 3015 FARM DISTRICT ROAD (APN: 21- 301-45). Motion: To approve as conditioned, SUP 10-47, Special Use Permit for the establishment of a Church in an E-2 zoning district, based on the discussion and findings provided in the August 11, 2010 Staff report. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = Yes: Councilman Chaffin, Councilman Chase, Councilman Eilrich, Councilman Parsons, Councilwoman Malloy. 10. PUBLIC INPUT. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person. Items not agendized for this meeting cannot be acted upon other than to place them on future agendas. Public input is prohibited regarding comments, which are not relevant to, or within the authority of, the public body, or if the content of the comments is willfully disruptive of the meeting by being irrelevant, repetitious, slanderous, offensive, inflammatory, irrational or amounting to personal attacks or interfering, with the rights of other speakers. There was no action taken. This was informational only. 11. REPORTS BY CITY STAFF, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR. This item is for various public entity representatives to provide general information to the Council and public. No action will be taken. There was no action taken. This was informational only. 12. ADDRESS REQUEST(S) FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Discuss about the additional cost of $1.14 for paying water bills by credit card and electronic funds transfer. 13. ADJOURNMENT. Meeting adjourned at 6:29pm.