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May 3, 2019 The special meeting of the Yerington City Council was held in the Council Chambers at 10:00 a.m. with the following present: Mayor George Dini Council Members Selena Catalano, John Garry, Larry Reynolds and Terceira Schunke City Attorney Chuck Zumpft Public Works Director Jay Flakus Bookkeeper Pamela Argo City Manager Robert Switzer Absent: Administrative Director/Interim City Clerk Sheema D. Shaw, Chief of Police Darren Wagner Guests: David Ray, Deb & Dave DeGrendele, Rob Dunbar of Lyon County and Josh Foli of Lyon County Agenda Approval Councilman Garry made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Schunke and passed unanimously. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Yerington and Lyon County, Nevada, to Build a Communication Facility at the Property Located on Parcel Number 001-661-01, Commonly Known As Mountain” and Owned by the City of Yerington Mr. Josh Foli of Lyon County stated that the county wants to put up a dispatch site at Y Mountain to have repeaters for coverage in the city limits and East Mason Valley. This would allow the police officers and sheriff’s department to go in buildings and still be able to communicate back and forth with dispatch, currently that is an issue for them. Mr. Foli stated that this would allow for them to also do a simulcast system that the county has been invested almost $2 million into this process. When dispatch says something, all of the sites repeat out so everyone can hear what is going on and vice versa. Mr. Foli stated that the one challenge that they have had with this is the existing lease that the City has with Highlands Wireless and their cell tower. Their leasing space is on the same parcel. He stated that there is a provision in the Highlands Wireless lease that has a non-compete in it, which states the City won’t enter into an agreement to allow for another tower within one mile of their tower until their tower is at 75% capacity. Mr. Foli stated that they have not built their tower yet. He recommended to Council to approve this contingent on a letter of agreement from Highlands Wireless that is acceptable to the City’s Attorney. City Attorney Zumpft stated it is arguable that what the county has in mind would violate the agreement with Highlands, there is a non-compete agreement in there. He stated that the Highlands agreement is for commercial purposes and this all relates to governmental private purposes Councilwoman Catalano asked what prompted this location of “Y Mountian” versus someplace else. She stated this is an area where teens go and they may have too much fun and decide to climb the tower and fall. Mr. Foli stated the original site would not work so they looked for other areas and found coverage issues with the other sites. He stated they looked at the city water tank site, but there were still coverage issues. He stated they went all around the valley and “Y Mountain” tested the best for coverage. Mr. Foli stated they don’t want anyone hurt on the site. He stated that it will be fenced and will have metal sections to prevent climbing and there will be cameras there as well. Councilman Reynolds made a motion to approve an Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Yerington and Lyon County, Nevada, to Build a Communication Facility at the Property ---PAGE BREAK--- Located on Parcel Number 001-661-01, Commonly Known As “Y Mountain” and Owned by the City of Yerington, with the advice of City Attorney Zumpft to address a non-compete provision with Highlands Wireless and use for governmental purposes only, seconded by councilman Garry. Mayor Dini asked for public comments, there were no comments and the motion carried unanimously. Support a Proposed Rehabilitation of the Yerington Village Apartments, Located at 608 Surprise Street, by the Nevada Housing Division City Manager Switzer stated the company that is doing the rehabilitation is seeking support approval from the City and as well as allowing the public to comment on this project. If approved this would allow the Mayor to sign a letter of support regarding this particular project. Councilman Garry made a motion to Support a Proposed Rehabilitation of the Yerington Village Apartments, Located at 608 Surprise Street, by the Nevada Housing Division, seconded by Councilwoman Schunke. Mayor Dini asked for public comments. Dave DeGrendele. asked if there was any way to get another avenue of egress for this place. He stated that it has been a problem for senior center. Mayor Dini stated that we are landlocked over there by farmland, we can’t put a road next to a drain ditch. Mayor Dini asked for any other public comments, there were no comments and the motion passed unanimously. Public Participation Mr. Rob Dunbar of Lyon County gave an update on the jail demo and that asbestos removal will begin early next week. The asbestos survey will only take about a week and then after that Desert Engineering will start demoing and hauling off material the following week. He stated they are about 80% done with the design for the parking lot. Mayor Dini asked if that included library and Mr. Dunbar stated yes. Mr. David Ray stated that he put cards out for the Helping Hands Organization. They will be providing rides to anyone that needs one around town. They have a Smith Valley contingent and a Yerington contingent now and they will probably end up growing into the full county. He stated the idea is not to take away from anybody else but to add to the current services. He stated they are looking for volunteers. There will be a meet and greet at the park on May 27th from 10am-4pm as well as the car show in June. Councilwoman Schunke asked if this was for out of town appointments. Mr. DeGrendele stated either, in town or out of town. He also stated they will be meeting at 3pm on the 13th in the small meeting room at Pioneer Crossing. Department Reports City Manager Switzer stated he continues to work on the water ordinance. On Monday, he and Interim City Clerk Shaw will be meeting with a health insurance representative. He stated it looks like there will be a 2.15% increase in health premiums. The police department is finishing up their move today. He stated they will be relocating to the sheriff’s vacant office until the building is done. Councilman Reynolds asked if there was any word on the water tower. City Manager Switzer stated that City Attorney Zumpft received a call from legal counsel for Skyfiber and they want to negotiate. City Manager Switzer stated he sent them a letter refusing their offer in its entirety. Councilman Garry stated he was proud to be part of Rotary Club project to paint the food pantry on Bridge Street. He also stated that he would like to thank City Manager Switzer for his presentation that he made in his alter-persona as a union army private for the all volunteer 140th out of he did an outstanding job. He stated it was educational, entertaining, and historically accurate, including the full costume that was authentic to period. He stated it was a great evening and really appreciated it. ---PAGE BREAK--- There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Mayor of the City of Yerington ATTEST: Administrative Director/Interim City Clerk