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Yerington City Council Meeting September 13, 2021 at 10:00am – City Hall The regular meeting of the Yerington City Council was held in the Council Chambers with the following present: Mayor Pro-Tem Selena Catalano Council Members Jerry Bryant, Terceira Schunke, and Shane Martin City Attorney Chuck Zumpft City Clerk Sheema D. Shaw Chief of Police Darren Wagner Public Works Director Jay Flakus (arrived at 10:17am) Building Official Joel Brown (arrived at 10:05am) Grants Administrator Angela Moore Absent: Mayor John J. Garry and City Manager Robert Switzer Guests: Mr. David Ray, Ms. Nancy Park, and Mr. Randy Denter The meeting was called to order and roll call was reported by Mayor Pro Tem Catalano. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Bryant. Public Participation Mayor Pro Tem Catalano asked for comments and no comments were made at this time. Agenda Approval Mayor Pro Tem Catalano stated the agenda would be approved as presented unless there were any objections or corrections. City Clerk Shaw stated agenda item number seven for the GIS agreement with Farr West Engineering needs to be removed at this time. Councilman Bryant made a motion to approve the agenda with the removal of agenda item number seven, seconded by Councilwoman Schunke. Minutes Mayor Pro Tem Catalano stated the minutes of August 23, 2021 regular meeting would be approved as presented unless there are any objections or corrections. No corrections were made and Councilwoman Schunke made a motion to approve the minutes of August 23, 2021 regular meeting as presented, seconded by Councilman Martin. New, Renewal and Name Change Business License Applications. ---PAGE BREAK--- A. Oscar Hernandez-Ayala dba Oskar Septic Service, LLC, Vacuum Pumping Truck Service, 15 Thurston Way Yerington, NV 89447-New Mobile B. Lance Johnson dba Lance Johnson, Inc., Excavation, 4445 Casey Rd. Fallon, NV 89407, Mobile-New Single Project C. Levi Stotts dba Hammerhead Construction, LLC, Construction-Framing, P.O. Box 1058 Dayton, NV 89403-New D. Juan A. Rivera dba Premier Construction, LLC, Construction-Concrete, 3102 Atwater Dr. North Las Vegas, NV 89032-New Single Project E. Larry T. Smith dba Action Tractor Services, Handyman, 12 Tucker Ln. Yerington, NV 89447-New Mobile F. Ryan Dunn, William & Jennifer Fruechting dba DeBard Plumbing, Inc., Construction-Plumbing, 450 S. 18th St. Sparks, NV 89431, Mobile-New Single Project G. Thomas Masiewicz & Kenneth Williams dba Total Environmental & Power Systems, Inc. Generators/HVAC, 2500 Bisso Ln. #500 Concord, CA 94520-New Single Project Mayor Pro Tem Catalano stated the business licenses would be approved as presented unless there are any objections or corrections. No corrections were made and Councilman Bryant made a motion to approve the business licenses as presented, seconded by Councilman Martin. Revoke Business Licenses Due to Non-Payment for the 2nd Quarter April through June 2021. A. Shelley Waldaias dba Shelley Lee Waldaias, Professional Counseling, 607 Sandy Ave. Yerington, NV 89447 B. Don Blunt dba Blunt Farms, Inc. Storing Hemp, 130 St. Rt. 339 Yerington, NV 89447 Mayor Pro Tem Catalano stated the business licenses would be revoked due to non-payment for second quarter from April through June 2021 unless there are any objections or corrections. City Clerk Shaw stated as of this morning, no payment has been made for the quarterly affidavit fees. No corrections were made and Councilman Bryant made a motion to approve revoking the business licenses due to non-payment for second quarter from April through June 2021 as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Schunke. Approve an Agreement Between the City of Yerington and Farr West Engineering for Fiscal Year 2022 GIS Services for an Amount of up to $13,000.00. ---PAGE BREAK--- Mayor Pro Tem Catalano stated this agenda item has been removed from the agenda. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Yerington and Lyon County School District for a Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Zone AKA Kiss and Drop. Councilman Bryant stated a meeting was held with the Lyon County School District last Thursday. Once the work is completed for the project, trespassing will then be dedicated back to the school district. Councilman Bryant stated the Public Works Committee members were notified of the meeting. One-way streets are an option for the project to alleviate the traffic flow within the school zone. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the Kiss and Drop is need to have access to the property for the project. The projected cost from the engineer is in the amount of about $469,000.00, with $600,000.00 secured in grants for the project. Mayor Pro Tem Catalano asked Chief of Police Wagner his thoughts of the one- way streets idea. Chief Wagner stated yes, he is in favor of the new traffic route. Mayor Pro Tem Catalano asked about the time frame before the project will be completed. Councilman Bryant stated maybe a month or less. Q&D Construction is set to perform work for the project along with the Water and Sewer Project. Public Works Director Flakus stated for a short term solution, California Street and Broadway Avenue is planned to be set up as a four-way stop. Better signage and more improvements need to be made within the school zone. Joe Parr alley will be paved from the new childcare center south to Pearl Street. Councilman Bryant made a motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Yerington and Lyon County School District for a pedestrian and vehicle safety zone for the Kiss and Drop as presented, seconded by Councilman Martin. Presentation by Nancy Park on Event “Movies at Veteran’s Park”. Ms. Nancy Park and Mr. Randy Denter with the Nevada State Park provided copies of flyers to City Council and gave a presentation. Mayor Pro Tem Catalano asked Ms. Park if they are looking for sponsors that will help out. Mr. Denter stated they will start looking for sponsors. ---PAGE BREAK--- Mayor Pro Tem Catalano suggested to add more advertising for the events. Ms. Park asked City Council for your thoughts on a Halloween event like Trunk or Treat and children can come to the event in their costumes, watch a movie, with October 15, 2021 as a possible date. From here on out, the Movies in the Park event would like to be offered once a month. Mr. Denter stated a cost of about $400.00 will be needed to assist Ms. Park with the event for licensing. Councilman Bryant asked if the amount of $400.00 would be ongoing. Ms. Park stated yes, the amount is a fee. Catalano sound system loud enough, connection with the radio station. Mr. Denter asked Mr. Denter added another presentation will be provided to City Council once funds are provided by sponsors. Review Bills Previously Submitted for Payment Bills, Salaries and Vouchers: Accounts Payable Checks 8/24/2021 34138 through 34159 8/25/2021 34160 through 34164 8/30/2021 34165 through 34189 9/08/2021 34190 through 34197 9/09/2021 34204 through 34225 Payroll Checks 8/23/2021 34130 through 34135 9/07/2021 34198 through 34202 Payroll Vouchers 8/23/2021 08262101 through 08262125 9/09/2021 09092101 through 09092121 Transmittal Checks 8/23/2021 34136 through 34137 9/07/2021 34203 Transmittal Vouchers 8/23/2021 08232101 9/07/2021 09072101 ---PAGE BREAK--- Mayor Pro Tem Catalano stated the bills previously submitted for payment would be approved unless there are any objections or corrections. No comments were made at this time and the bills previously submitted for payment were approved unanimously. Department Reports Chief Wagner stated the recruitment process is moving slow. Two Chevrolet Tahoe’s are set to be in service within five to six weeks and on the streets. Mayor Pro Tem added she is sad to hear about the fatality on Mason Road this week. Public Works Director Flakus stated Grants Administrator Moore rented a lift to use for the next month. Within the Gym, the sound system is going in with the electrical work to be done as well. Mayor Pro Temp Catalano asked how the weed abatement going. Public Works Director Flakus stated Public Works is currently working on the weed issue with no responses from the weed people that were hired. The cost will then be passed onto the owner of the property to reimburse the City. Mayor Pro Tem Catalano asked if the sound system is no longer set for full installation by the end of September. Grants Administrator Moore stated the sound system will be fully installed by October 1st. City Clerk Shaw stated the window tinting is also in the works as well. Councilman Bryant asked if zoom streaming will be incorporated within the video conferencing system. Grants Administrator Moore stated yes. City Clerk Shaw stated the City found a grant in the amount of $50,000.00 plus the previously approval amount of $10,000.00 approved by City Council for the use of remodeling the Community Center. Councilman Bryant stated the Public Safety and Public Works Committee meetings are schedules for September 22nd and the 24th. City Clerk Shaw stated the Administrative Committee meeting is also set and she is waiting for final approval from everyone. Councilwoman Schunke asked if the Public Works Committee meeting is scheduled for September 24th. Public Works Director Flakus yes and that committee currently has a full agenda. Councilwoman Schunke stated on September 11th, it would have been the 20th anniversary for September 11th. She would like to remind people to thank first responders and military personnel. Mayor Pro Tem Catalano agrees with Councilwoman Schunke and mentioned to please never forget September 11th. Thank you to all the first responders and God bless our country. Public Participation Mr. David Ray stated on September 11, 2001, volunteers were called to help with the attacks in New York. Mr. Ray volunteered during the attacks and helped for ten days. Mayor Pro Tem Catalano asked for comments and no comments were made at this time. ---PAGE BREAK--- There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Mayor of the City of Yerington ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Yerington