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Yerington City Council Meeting August 14, 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 Jerry Bryant and Frank Pizzo City Manager Robert Switzer City Attorney Chuck Zumpft City Clerk Sheema D. Shaw Public Works Director Jay Flakus Building Official Joel Brown Grants Administrator Angela Moore Absent: Councilman Shane Martin, Councilman Matthew Galvin and Chief of Police Darren Wagner Guests: Mr. Dave DeGrendele, Ms. Deb DeGrendele, Ms. Linda Rolston, Ms. Chantae Lessard, Mr. Rick Christian, Ms. Jessica Halterman and Ms. Susan Parker Mayor Garry stated the City Council meeting is lacking two City Council members and does not have a quorum to conduct the meeting today. Public Participation Mayor Garry asked for comments. Ms. Linda Rolston, a resident of Yerington stated the parking in front of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on Bridge Street is blocking the views for other vehicles. Mr. Dave DeGrendele stated he supports Ms. Rolston’s comment. Ms. Susan Parker stated the corner of Surprise Street and West Street is obstructing the views with vehicles and trailers parking along the street and is causing many safety concerns. Ms. Deb DeGrendele asked for an update of the dispensary on Bridge Street and their payments to the City. City Manager Switzer stated he will follow up with that question and run the financials. Mayor Garry asked for comments and no comments were made. Department Reports Public Works Director Flakus stated the Public Works Department is working on painting the crosswalks, which will be completed by the end of August. The Fair and Rodeo Parade is this weekend and Main Street will be closed on Saturday morning. The Animal Shelter Volunteer Coordinator started today. The Water and Sewer Project is closing up and Q&D Construction will only be in Yerington to do minor work. The Mountain View restrooms have been installed but are not in service. One of the lines for power is ---PAGE BREAK--- not working properly and has been a huge issue to get the restroom up and running. Mayor Garry asked about the status of the dog park. Public Works Director Flakus stated the Public Works Committee meeting will be held in the final week of August. The goal is to get the dog park operational this fall with a sidewalk to the dog park with ADA access. The t-ball field has been pushed back a little bit in order to get the dog park operational. Mayor Garry stated a dedication ceremony will be held to thank Hudbay Minerals for their donation. Public Works Director Flakus stated the City is currently in a losing battle with weeds around town. Ms. Chantae Lessard thanked Public Works Director Flakus for providing an update on the dog park and asked about sanitation. Public Works Director Flakus stated the sanitation issue will be handled by the Public Works Department. Building Official Brown stated building permits were issued for a total of $991.00. City Manager Switzer stated once the Water and Sewer Project is closed out, the construction loan will be transferred to the permanent 40-year loan with assistance from bond counsel. Last month, the Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) earned $47,272.87 in interest and to date has earned $464,104.04 over a three year period. City Clerk Shaw asked if City Council would like to hold a special meeting on Friday the 18, 2023 and if so, she could reach out to everyone individually to see if they are able to attend. Councilman Bryant stated he hopes to see many people at the Lyon County Fair and Rodeo this weekend. Thank you to City Manager Switzer for encouraging Lyon County to do something about the Miller Lane situation in order to see more traffic come through town. Councilman Bryant attended the Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities conference this last weekend with Mayor Garry and City Manager Switzer. Councilman Bryant stated he would be able to attend the special City Council meeting on Friday the 18th. Mayor Garry stated for people to be very involved with your children and within their lives. The homelessness issue in this area is extremely high and there must be a better way of addressing this issue. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Mayor of the City of Yerington ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Yerington ---PAGE BREAK---