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Yerington City Council Meeting May 8, 2023 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 Shane Martin (Via Telephone), Matthew Galvin and Frank Pizzo City Manager Robert Switzer City Attorney Chuck Zumpft Chief of Police Darren Wagner Building Official Joel Brown Grants Administrator Angela Moore Absent: Councilman Jerry Bryant, City Clerk Sheema D. Shaw and Public Works Director Jay Flakus Guests: Mr. Omar Lopez, Mr. Eric Anderson, Mr. Pete Deterding, Mr. Dave DeGrendele, Ms. Deb DeGrendele, Ms. Julia Pounds and Officer Mitch Brantingham The meeting was called to order within the James Sanford Community Center 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. City Manager Switzer stated no corrections need to be made at this time. Mayor Garry stated the agenda was approved as presented and the motion was approved unanimously. Minutes Mayor Garry stated the minutes from prior meeting dated April 24, 2023 regular meeting would be approved unless there were any objections or corrections. Mayor Garry stated no objections were made at this time, the minutes from prior meeting dated April 24, 2023 regular meeting were approved as presented and the motion was approved unanimously. Review Bills Previously Submitted for Payment Bills, Salaries and Vouchers: Accounts Payable Checks 04/18/2023 36861 through 36878 04/24/2023 36879 through 36908 ---PAGE BREAK--- Mayor Garry stated the bills previously submitted for payment, checks 36861 through 36908 totaling $100,631.68 and would be approved unless there were any objections or corrections. Mayor Garry stated no comments or objections were made at this time and the bills previously submitted for payment were approved unanimously. Approve closing Main Street from Littell Avenue to Broadway Avenue on June 10, 2023, for a community event highlighting Downtown Yerington. The sponsor of the event is Omar Lopez. Mr. Omar Lopez stated the Chamber of Commerce is trying to capture a recognitive moment in time with community members within downtown Main Street. The event will highlight community appreciation with a live band and many vendors. Mayor Garry believes the event will be a wonderful opportunity for the community. Councilman Pizzo made a motion to approve the agenda item, seconded by Councilman Galvin. Mayor Garry asked for comments, no comments were made at this time and the motion was approved unanimously. Approve a Reimbursement Agreement between Kyle and Lori Holt and the City of Yerington for removal of nuisance services on or around May 9, 2022. City Manager Switzer stated the agenda item is to approve a reimbursement agreement for removal of the nuisances within their property performed by the City. The City has been unable to contact Mr. Kyle Holt as of today and recommends approval of the agenda item. Councilman Galvin asked if the City is asking for a full reimbursement of the charges. City Manager Switzer stated the City recommends freezing the storage costs and for Mr. Holt to pay over a period of time with a five-year period for the prior costs. City Attorney Zumpft stated this agreement reflects what was approved during the first City Council meeting with the total cost in the amount of $6,735.00 and Mr. Holt paying $250.00 a month, which is a little over two years to be paid in full with interest free. If the payments are made on time, the City will waive the interest fees. Councilman Galvin asked what happens if the payments are not made. City Attorney Zumpft stated a lien would go on the property. Councilman Galvin made a motion to approve agenda item number seven as presented with a 60-day time limit to sign the agreement, seconded by Councilman Pizzo. Mayor Garry asked for comments, no comments were made at this time and the motion was approved unanimously. Approve a recommendation by the Yerington Planning Commission: Eric Anderson with Bighorn Consulting, Inc. on behalf of Peter Deterding Owner of Bakersfield Parks, LP is proposing a Special Use Permit Application with APN 001-231-01. Mr. Eric Anderson with Bighorn Consulting, Inc. made a presentation on behalf of Mr. Pete Deterding. The Special Use Permit Application is proposing thirty-five new RV ---PAGE BREAK--- stalls on the parcel to gear towards the bigger RV’s and buses with a common restroom. A dog park will be included as well in a dedicated area within the park. All of the design is per City Code and new fire lines as well as fire hydrants will be added to service the entire park. Full hookups for water, sewer and electric will be included for the new stalls. A new Lift Station will be connected to the City of Yerington’s water system to service the new stalls. Mayor Garry stated it is nice to see this plan coming to life and it will be a great addition to the City of Yerington. Councilman Galvin asked what changed the direction of the design. Mr. Anderson stated a demand is needed for RV’s in Yerington right now and less of a demand is needed for mobile homes. Councilman Galvin made a motion to approve agenda item number eight as presented, seconded by Councilman Martin. Mayor Garry asked for comments, no comments were made at this time and the motion was approved unanimously. Approve a proposal for Collection Services from Valley Collection Services, LLC., for the collection of any outstanding debt of defendants of the Yerington Municipal Court. City Manager Switzer stated a proposal was received for a collection service from Valley Collection Services, LLC located in Arizona. The collection service will collect the outstanding debt that remains to be paid to the City from defendants of the Yerington Municipal Court and recommends approval of the agenda item. City Attorney Zumpft stated the legislature changed the laws transferring many criminal cases to civil infractions for example speeding which was a criminal misdemeanor and is now a civil infraction. Councilman Pizzo made a motion to approve agenda item number nine as presented, seconded by Councilman Galvin. Mayor Garry asked for comments, no comments were made at this time and the motion was approved unanimously. Approve an Interlocal Contract between public agencies; A contract between the State of Nevada acting by and through its Department of Public Safety Records, Communications and Compliance Division and the Yerington Municipal Court for access to the NCJIS Program. City Manager Switzer stated the agenda item is an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Yerington and the State of Nevada for court operations. City Attorney Zumpft stated the criminal history records are confidential and this agreement is needed if the cases need to be shared. Councilman Galvin made a motion to approve agenda item number ten as presented, seconded by Councilman Martin. Mayor Garry asked for comments, no comments were made at this time and the motion was approved unanimously. Public Participation ---PAGE BREAK--- Mayor Garry asked for comments and no comments were made at this time. Department Reports Chief of Police Wagner stated the Yerington Police Department office is still closed at this time. Officer Kosak has submitted his resignation and will no longer be with the City as of May 14th. The new officer is still currently in training. Mayor Garry stated his son is with the Honor Guard in California and he is proud of his service. Mayor Garry will always hold a sentimental position in his heart for law enforcement. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Mayor of the City of Yerington ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Yerington