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Yerington City Council Meeting May 23, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. – City Hall The regular meeting of the Yerington City Council was held in the Council Chambers at 10:00 a.m. with the following present: Mayor John J. Garry Council Members Jerry Bryant, Shane Martin (Via Telephone), and Frank Pizzo City Manager Robert Switzer City Attorney Chuck Zumpft City Clerk Sheema D. Shaw Chief of Police Darren Wagner (arrived at 10:05 a.m.) Building Official Joel Brown Grants Administrator Angela Moore Absent: Public Works Director Jay Flakus and Councilman Matthew Galvin Guests: Mr. David Ray, Mr. Dave DeGrendele, Ms. Deb DeGrendele, and Mr. Steven Ward The meeting was called to order within the James Sanford Community Center at 10:00 a.m. and roll call was reported by Mayor Garry. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Garry. Public Participation Mayor Garry asked for comments and no comments were made at this time. Agenda Approval Mayor Garry stated the agenda would be approved as presented unless there were any objections or corrections. Mayor Garry stated City Clerk Shaw provided an amendment for agenda item number six, the revocation list of the business licenses due to non-payment and the business licenses revoked would be items A. through F. and K. through P. Mayor Garry asked City Manager Switzer if any other corrections need to be made. City Manager Switzer stated no. Mayor Garry stated the agenda was approved with the amendment of the revocation list of business licenses due to non-payment with A. through F. and K. through P. being revoked and the motion was approved unanimously. Approval of the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. City Manager Switzer stated a public hearing on the tentative budget needs to occur first, then the approval of the tentative budget and the final budget could occur within the same meeting. City has advertised the public hearing within the newspaper and recommends to hold the tentative budget then adjourn the public hearing for the final adoption of the final budget at the City Council special meeting on May 25, 2022. ---PAGE BREAK--- Mayor Garry asked for comments and no comments were made at this time. City Manager Switzer stated the Police Assets amounts were changed from $62,000.00 to $82,000.00 and nothing else has changed. Mayor Garry stated per City Attorney Zumpft, “While not on today’s meeting notice, this is the date and time that was duly advertised for the public hearing on the City of Yerington’s 2022-2023 tentative budget. That hearing does not contemplate action by the Yerington City Council. In order that the hearing on the tentative budget can occur prior to consideration of the final budget, I hereby adjourn the advertised public hearing on the tentative budget, which hearing will resume and complete on May 25, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.” Minutes Mayor Garry stated the minutes from prior meeting dated May 9, 2022 would be approved unless there were any objections or corrections and no objections were made at this time. Mayor Garry stated the minutes from prior meeting dated May 9, 2022 was approved as presented and the motion was approved unanimously. New, Renewal, Name Change Business License Applications. A. Dan Shapiro and Jeanne Cullen dba Krispy Krunchy Foods, LLC., Wholesale Food Sales, 1826 Sterkx Road, Alexandria, LA 71301 - New B. Ryan Weber dba Weber Insurance, LLC., All Lines of Insurance, 113 North Main Street, Yerington, NV 89447 – (Farmers Insurance) New Ownership C. Kassidy Lommori and Gavin Henderson dba Country Roads Clicks, LLC., Traveling Photo Booth, 1431 Walker River Way, Fernley, NV 89408 - New D. Maricela Monroy De Niz dba Maricela Monroy De Niz, Housekeeping Services, 498 1st Avenue, Yerington, NV 89447 - New E. Tommy Gutierrez dba Chaparral Auto Body, Vehicle Repairs and Tires, 12 Pearl Street, Yerington, NV 89447 – New Owner F. Kristin Klug dba Kristin Klug, Mobile Notary, Fair Sales and Journalism, 1801 East Williams Street, Suite Carson City, NV 89701 - New G. Kenneth Williams dba Titan Solar Power NV, Inc., Electrical Contractor, 525 West Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ 85210 - New H. Erik Schoen dba Community Chest, Inc., Non-Profit Center for Resources, 518 West Goldfield Avenue, Yerington, NV 89447 – New Mayor Garry stated the business license A. through H. would be approved as presented unless there were any objections or corrections. No objections were made at this time and the business licenses A. through H. were approved unanimously. Revoke Business Licenses Due to Non-Payment for 1st Quarter, January – March 2022. A. Beverly Hanson dba Beverly Hanson Ins., Inc., Insurance Sales, 2 Newcombe Avenue, Yerington, NV 89447 B. Floyd Nichols dba NRC Roofing, Inc., Roofing, 3020 Deer Run Road, Carson City, NV 89701 C. James L. Sloan dba Swire Pacific Holdings, Inc. dba Swire Coca Cola USA, Beverage Distribution, 12634 South 265 West, Draper, UT 84020 ---PAGE BREAK--- D. Ignacio Vasquez dba Vasquez Lawn Care, Lawn Maintenance, 509 Mason Avenue, Yerington, NV 89447 E. Lino Ortega Solis dba El Mundo Latino II, LLC, Sales and Purchase of General Merchandise, 20 South Main Street, Yerington, NV 89447 F. Cristian Rangel dba Imperial Panaderia Bakery, Retail Grocery Store, 407 North West Street, Yerington, NV 89447 G. Alfonso Rios Reynoso dba Whispering River Landscape, Landscape Services, 509 Mason Avenue, Yerington, NV 89447 H. William R. Balsi Jr. dba Valley Concrete Co., Inc., Concrete Construction, 601 South 15th Street, Sparks, NV 89431 I. Mark A. Huntley dba Trailers Plus, Inc., dba Huntley Motor World, New Trailer Sales and Used Automobile Sales, 309 West Goldfield Avenue, Yerington, NV 89447 J. Jenifer and Artemio Rio dba Rios Ranch Organic, Grow and Sale Hay, 2588 State Route 28, Smith, NV 89430 K. Carlos Valladares dba We Deliver Nevada, LLC., Common Deliver and Carrier Business, 251 3rd Avenue, Yerington, NV 89447 L. Cristian Rangel dba United Connections Agency, LLC., Public Office, 209 West Goldfield Avenue, Suite B, Yerington, NV 89447 M. Melissa and Michael Giorgi dba Early Bird Farmer’s Market, Sell Local Produce and Homemade Goods, 308 East Bridge Street, Yerington, NV 89447 N. Sara A. Glover Esq. dba Alliance Legal Services, PLLC., Family Law and Estate Planning, 518 West Goldfield Avenue, Yerington, NV 89447 O. Jose and Jesus Ayala dba COBRA Concrete, LLC., Concrete Contractor, 1105 Browne Lane, Fernley, NV 89408 P. Michelle Jackson dba Hemlock Tattoo Studio, Permanent Body Art, 120 Bovard Street, Yerington, NV 89447 Q. Victor Magistrelli/Managing Member dba Wharton Concrete Farming Supply of Nevada, LLC., Farming Supply/Equipment Rentals, 40 Industrial Parkway, Carson City, NV 89706 Mayor Garry stated the business licenses due to non-payment for 1st quarter, January through March 2022, would be revoked and the business licenses includes A. through F. and K. through P. The business licenses removed due to payment were and Q. Mayor Garry asked for comments, no comments were made and the revocation of business licenses A. through F. and K. through P. were approved unanimously. Review Bills Previously Submitted for Payment Bills, Salaries and Vouchers: Accounts Payable Checks 05/04/2022 35268 through 35308 05/10/2022 35309 through 35324 Payroll Checks 05/16/2022 35325 through 35329 Payroll Vouchers 05/16/2022 5192201 through 5192228 ---PAGE BREAK--- Transmittal Checks 05/16/2022 35330 through 35331 Transmittal Vouchers 05/16/2022 5162201 Mayor Garry stated the bills previously submitted for payment, checks 35268 through 35331 totaling $1,252,364.28, and would be approved unless there were any objections or corrections. Mayor Garry stated no comments were made at this time and the bills previously submitted for payment were approved unanimously. Remove Nuisances and Unsafe Masonry Walls for 427 South California Street, commencing after May 25, 2022, using City Public Works Crews and Billing the Property Owners for the Work. Mayor Garry stated the fourteen days have elapsed and asked if the property owners has contacted City Hall to mitigate the nuisance. City Manager Switzer stated he has not heard from the property owners, but the nuisance work has not been completed and no improvements have been made. City Manager Switzer stated the City requires approval to remove the nuisances and if City Council makes a motion to move forward, within the motion should be included to use Public Works if available or hire an outside contractor at a reasonable cost. Mayor Garry stated City Council should give City Manager Switzer the latitude to use the City’s own Public Works employees or another contractor and have that discretion. Councilman Bryant stated the property appears to be in worse condition than originally. Did the City confirm the residence and the property owners are the same. City Manager Switzer stated yes, it was confirmed. Councilman Bryant asked how many workers will be used. City Manager Switzer stated he would assume a crew of three to four at a minimum and the cost would be determined from the City’s fee schedule and the heavy equipment used. Bryant made a motion to approve agenda item number eight for the City to remove and abate the nuisance at the earliest convenience and authorize City Manager Switzer to decide if this project is for the Public Works Crew or an independent contractor, seconded by Councilman Pizzo. Mayor Garry asked for comments. Mr. Dave DeGrendele stated the City needs to get this completed as soon as possible and should let the property owners know when they are planning on coming to remove the nuisance. Mayor Garry asked for additional comments, no comments were made and the motion was approved unanimously. Approval to Waive Fees to the Yerington Chamber of Commerce for 2022 Candidates Meet and Greet on May 11, 2022 in the Jim Sanford Community Center. City Manager Switzer stated the Chamber of Commerce paid the fees almost two weeks ago in the amount of $850.00 and requests City Council to waive or reduce the fees. Mayor Garry asked if the Community Center was returned in the same condition that it was given. City Manager Switzer stated yes. ---PAGE BREAK--- Councilman Bryant stated it was a great event for the community and spread awareness of the candidates running for office. The City should offer the room at its true cost with City staff time included. City Manager Switzer stated the City’s cost for the event was about $150.00. Councilman Bryant made a motion to approve agenda item number nine to reduce the fees of the Candidates Meet and Greet in the James Sanford Community Center to the Yerington Chamber of Commerce to an amount of $150.00 and to refund the amount of $700.00, seconded by Councilman Pizzo. Mayor Garry asked for comments, no comments were made at this time and the motion was approved unanimously. Approval of a Water Conservation Plan as submitted by Farr West Engineering. City Manager Switzer stated the proposed Water Conservation Plan is required by statute every five years. A contract for the plan is with Farr West Engineering and he recommends to adopt the plan for May of 2022. Mayor Garry stated the City needs to comply with the State of Nevada. Councilman Bryant asked if Farr West Engineering was making recommendations about well improvements and if City Council approves of the plan, will those improvements be a commitment for the use of those dollars. City Manager Switzer stated no, Farr West Engineering is making suggestions. The Mountain View Well needs improvements, but is now out of operation and the water conservation standards might need to be in place within the summer. Councilman Bryant made a motion to approve agenda item number ten as presented, seconded by Councilman Pizzo. Mayor Garry asked for comments, no comments were made at this time and the motion was approved unanimously. Public Participation Mayor Garry asked for comments and no comments were made at this time. Department Reports Chief of Police Wagner stated he is heading back to Sierra Electronics with the two new Tahoe’s. The wrong radios and LEDs in installed within the Tahoe’s and need to be replaced with the correct ones. The new Tahoe’s should both in service and on the road tonight. City Clerk Shaw reminded City Council of the special meeting being held on May 25, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. Councilman Bryant stated the movement on the Tahoe’s is good to hear. He is also glad to see the Neighborhood Watch Program being advertised on the City’s sign. Chief of Police Wagner stated a list will be compiled for people who are interested to be ---PAGE BREAK--- a part of the program. City Clerk Shaw stated no one has called City Hall to have interest in the program. Councilman Bryant asked about the School Resource Officer (SRO) position and if it has been advertised. Chief of Police Wagner stated the position has not officially been posted. City Clerk Shaw stated Chief of Police Wagner should decide on a date to have the first meeting for the Neighborhood Watch Program and to let us know. Mayor Garry thanked the audience that appears for the City Council meetings. A rumor around town is that the City is out of money for the Water and Sewer Project and that information is incorrect. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan will be paid over the next forty years after construction is completed. A special meeting for approval of the final budget will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Mayor of the City of Yerington ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Yerington