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Yerington City Council Meeting April 24, 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, Shane Martin, Matthew Galvin and Frank Pizzo City Manager Robert Switzer City Attorney Chuck Zumpft City Clerk Sheema D. Shaw Chief of Police Darren Wagner Public Works Director Jay Flakus Building Official Joel Brown (arrived at 10:08 a.m.) Grants Administrator Angela Moore Absent: None Guests: Mr. David Ray, Ms. Julia Pounds and Lyon County Sherriff Brad Pope 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 10, 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 10, 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 04/03/2023 36780 through 36815 04/10/2023 36816 through 36853 ---PAGE BREAK--- Payroll Checks 04/03/2023 36776 through 36778 04/17/2023 36854 through 36858 Payroll Vouchers 04/03/2023 4062301 through 4062326 04/17/2023 04202301 through 04202329 Transmittal Checks 04/03/2023 36779 04/17/2023 36859 through 36860 Transmittal Vouchers 04/03/2023 4032301 04/17/2023 4172301 Mayor Garry stated the bills previously submitted for payment, checks 36776 through 36860 totaling $738,080.66 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 New, Renewal and Name Change Business Licenses Applications. A. Savannah Cordero dba Energy Management Nevada, LLC., Electrical Contractor, 3133 West Frye Road, Suite 500, Chandler, AZ 85226 – NEW APPLICANT/STATUS B. Charles Gibson dba All Around Services, Handyman Services, 721 Amy Street, Yerington, NV 89447 – NEW C. Tasia Homer dba Parlor on Main, LLC., Salon, 1 Main Street, Yerington, NV 89447 – NEW D. Christopher Paras dba Ohms Electric, LLC., Electrical Contractor, 1787 Bliss Court, Carson City, NV 89701 – NEW E. Edward Anthony Beliveau, Jr. dba Thrifty Things Thrift Store, Thrift Store, 400 North Main Street, Yerington, NV 899447 89447 – NEW F. Jessica Ingram and Charles Ingram IV dba Round Up Creations, LLC., Graphic Design and Custom Shop, 19 Sierra Street, Yerington, NV 89447 – NEW NAME/LOCATION Mayor Garry stated the business license applications A. through F. would be approved unless there were any objections or corrections. Mayor Garry stated no objections were made and asked for comments. Mr. David Ray stated within item E. one number nine needs to be removed. Mayor Garry stated no further comments were made at this time and the business license applications A. through F. were approved unanimously. Approve an extended lease agreement between the City of Yerington and Robert Switzer for Hangar number 315 located at the Yerington Municipal Airport for two years, April 26, 2023 through April 26, 2025. ---PAGE BREAK--- Mayor Garry stated the lease agreement for Hangar number 315 would be approved unless there were any objections or corrections. Mayor Garry stated no objections were made and asked for comments. No comments were made at this time and the lease agreement for Hangar number 315 was approved unanimously. Discussion on the current Financial Statement (FS-10), July 2022-March 2023. City Manager Switzer stated within the General Fund expenditures, 75% of the fiscal year budget has been expended. Every department for the City is below budget except the Parks and Recreation budget. The Water Fund shows that 10.1% of the budget has been expended but the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) water line expense has not been added. The Sewer Fund shows that 5.4% of the budget has been expended but the USDA sewer line expense has also not been added. Councilman Bryant asked about the Dispensary payment. City Manager Switzer stated no deadline was given for the Dispensary to submit future payments. Councilman Bryant stated he will reach out to Chairman Elwood Emm to get an update for the Council. Councilman Galvin asked how much does the Dispensary owe for their remaining balance. City Manager Switzer stated the amount remaining is about $34,000.00 and is still owing. Mayor Garry asked for comments and no comments were made at this time. Approve advertising a Request for Proposal (RFP) on design work and feasibility study for construction of a dedicated Council/Municipal Court room and restrooms within the James Sanford Community Center. City Manager Switzer stated the City received a construction contract from Mr. John Fielding. The City is requesting for City Council to approve a request to advertise for the RFP’s in order to collect more quotes for construction of the James Sanford Community Center. A suspended ceiling will also be included. Councilman Galvin suggested to include a holding cell within the design for when the officers bring people over from Lyon County Jail for court. Councilman Bryant asked if a room will be included for the Judge or the Council. City Manager Switzer stated the City has room. Councilman Bryant asked if the request is approved would the payment come out of the General Fund. City Manager Switzer stated yes it could and also through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Councilman Galvin made a motion to accept item number nine 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- Department Reports Chief of Police Wagner stated a German Sheppard was selected for the K-9 dog and the training will begin soon. The K-9 Program will be up and running by the time of the Night in the Country (NITC) event. The Yerington Police Department office will be closed off and on soon for administrative health reasons. Public Works Director Flakus stated Lyon County will be hosting a flood meeting tomorrow evening at 7:00 p.m. in the James Sanford Community Center. The planters, trash cans and benches have been placed on Main Street to enhance downtown. The lights at Reviglio Field needs a geological test completed then the lights can be installed. Trash cans and new hose reels will also be replaced at the fields as well. City Manager Switzer stated the City is waiting on the estimate for the complete road reconstruction on East Goldfield Avenue with repaving, curb, gutter and sidewalks. The estimate will then be brought to Council for approval of the additional work within the Water and Sewer Project. Councilman Pizzo stated he was happy to see Valley Off Road Racing Association (VORRA) in Yerington last weekend and the event was very successful. Mayor Garry stated he is a little disappointed seeing the off-road vehicles on the City’s streets. Councilman Bryant stated the City held a Public Safety Committee meeting on April 14th. A suggestion was discussed to enforce no possession or use of vaping or tobacco products for children under seventeen years old and to be able to cite for a minor in consumption (MIC). Within the school zones, jay walking has become a big issue but the City does not have a code to enforce it. The City would make jay walking a citable offense if performed in the school zone. Councilman Galvin stated he has a major concern with Utility Task Vehicles (UTV) on the City’s roads and they are not allowed on the roadway. Mayor Garry stated it is now Spring time with three eighty-degree temperature days coming soon. Citizens of Yerington should still think of possible flooding from now up until August. 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---