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Yerington City Council Meeting March 14, 2022 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, Matthew Galvin, and Frank Pizzo City Manager Robert Switzer City Attorney Chuck Zumpft City Clerk Sheema D. Shaw Public Works Director Jay Flakus Chief of Police Darren Wagner Building Official Joel Brown Grants Administrator Angela Moore Absent: Councilman Shane Martin Guests: Ms. Amy Miller, Mr. David Ray, Mr. Ken Jacobsen, Officer Andrew Sanabia, Mr. Dave DeGrendele, Ms. Deb DeGrendele, Mr. Duane Halgrimson, Officer Jennerjohn, Ms. Magdalena Sanabia, Ms. Ana Sanabia, Ms. Beoneey Castelan, Ms. Isabella Castelan, Mr. Jorge Castelan, and Ms. Sandra Zavala The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. and roll call was reported by Mayor Garry. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Garry. Mayor Garry welcomed the City’s new council member, Mr. Frank Pizzo. Public Participation Mayor Garry stated 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 deletions or 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 February 28, 2022 would be approved unless there were any objections or corrections. Mayor Garry stated the minutes from prior meeting dated February 28, 2022 were approved as presented and the motion was approved unanimously. New, Renewal and Name Change Business License Applications. ---PAGE BREAK--- A. Barbara and Christopher Van Harten dba Wolf Equipment Service, LLC., Sales, Service, Repair & Installation of Automotive Equipment, 175 Westward Lane Fernley, NV 89408 – New B. Savannah Booker dba Beauty and the Brows, Microblading & Semi-permanent Make-up Tattoos, 120 Bovard Street Yerington, NV 89447 – New C. Jose and Jesus Ayala dba Cobra Concrete, LLC., Concrete Contractor, 1105 Browne Lane Fernley, NV – Renewal (Previously Revoked) D. Alfredo Vargas Hernandez dba Tacos El Yusa, Food Truck, 23 Bridge Street Yerington, NV 89447 – New E. Daniel Parkes dba Western Water Features, Inc., Aquatic Construction, 5088 Hillsdale Circle El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 - New F. Kevin Sharp dba Marraccini Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Controls, Inc., Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical, 617 S. Main Street Yerington, NV 89447 – Name Change Mayor Garry stated the business licenses would be approved unless there are any objections or corrections. Mayor Garry stated no objections were made at this time and the business licenses A through F were approved unanimously. Revoke Business Licenses Due to Non-Payment for the 4th Quarter October-December 2021. A. Sharon Powell, dba Aramark Uniform and Career Apparel, LLC., Uniform Rental and Linen Services, 5880 Nolensville Pike Nashville, TN 37211 B. Scott Edwards dba Mason Valley Janitorial, Janitorial Services, 8 Van Fleet Drive Yerington, NV 89447 C. Jennifer A. Davis-Nemitz and Tom S. Davis dba Advance Installations, Inc., Construction, P.O. Box 2163 Sparks, NV 89432 D. John Schmoker dba Highlands Wireless, High Speed Internet Services, 28 N. Main Street Yerington, NV 89447 E. Karen James and John Schmoker dba Preferred Network, Inc., High Speed Wireless Internet Services, 28 N. Main Street Yerington, NV 89447 F. Elmer Bull and David Yardas dba Walker Basin Conservancy, Operations and Oversight of Physical Assets Located in the Walker Basin, 1 Hwy 95A E. Yerington, NV 89447 G. Michelle Debra Jackson dba Hemlock Tattoo Studio, Permanent Body Art, 316 S. Center Street Yerington, NV 89447 H. Joseph Mendoza dba Tech City Electric, LLC., Electrical Contractor Services, 1632 Burger Road Fernley, NV 89408 I. Sarabhjeet Kaur dba Yerington Vape and More, Retail Store for Vape Products, 34 N. Main Street Yerington, NV 89447 Mayor Garry stated the revocation of business licenses due to non-payment for fourth quarter, October through December 2021, would be approved unless there were any objections or corrections. Councilman Bryant stated no dates were given for when ---PAGE BREAK--- the certified letters were sent, please provide clarification and when the letters were sent. City Clerk Shaw stated all notifications were sent out and as of Friday, March 11, 2022, no fees have been paid. Mayor Garry stated no other objections were made and the motion to revoke the business licenses due to non-payment for fourth quarter, October through December 2021, has been approved unanimously. Review Bills Previously Submitted for Payment Bills, Salaries and Vouchers: Accounts Payable Checks 02/23/2022 34956 through 34993 02/28/2022 34994 through 35012 03/08/2022 35016 through 35045 Payroll Checks 02/24/2022 34951 through 34953 03/03/2022 35013 Re-print 03/07/2022 35014 Payroll Vouchers 02/24/2022 2242201 through 2242227 03/07/2022 3102201 through 3102225 Transmittal Checks 02/22/2022 34954 through 34955 03/07/2022 35015 Transmittal Vouchers 02/22/2022 02222201 03/07/2022 3072201 Mayor Garry stated the bills previously submitted for payment, checks 34951 through 35045 totaling $703,370.20, and would be approved unless there were any objections or corrections. Mayor Garry stated no comments were made at this time and the bills previously submitted for payment were approved unanimously. Directing staff to prepare a resolution and other matters to sell property owned by the City at 3 Franklin Street, APN 004-283-01 to James R. & Connie S. Denning who own the adjoining property at 1 Rio Vista Drive, APN 004-283-02, per N.R.S. 268.0619(e). City Manager Switzer stated the above request is from City staff to investigate the City owned property at 3 Franklin Street, a vacant lot. Mr. James Denning approached the City about selling the property. The property is about half an acre with an abandoned well and adjoining the property to the east by the dirt access road is owned by Lyon County. The City has no economic value to retain the property. City staff requests to investigate the legal issues such as the water rights, an appraisal, and to sell to the adjacent owner. Mayor Garry suggested to see if Lyon County would like to annex the property into Lyon County land. City Manager Switzer stated the property’s APN starts with 004 and is ---PAGE BREAK--- within Lyon County land. Councilman Bryant stated as long as the City can put a fair number on it, he agrees. Councilman Galvin made a motion to move forward with the property and determine a value, seconded by Councilman Bryant. Mayor Garry asked for comments, no comments were made at this time and the motion was approved unanimously. Public Participation Mayor Garry asked for public comments from the audience. Mr. Duane Halgrimson stated this week is called the sunshine week. Government agencies should be more transparent. Mr. David Ray with the Mason Valley Citizen’s Advisory Board stated traffic conditions should be enforced around Pete Hendrich’s and Aiazzi Lane. Many trucks and other vehicles are using this area as a bypass and truck route. Lyon County is going to put together a workshop in order to receive feedback from the community on April 6th at the Lyon County Board of County Commissioners meeting. Councilman Bryant stated Lyon County will be using some American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to help straighten to road for safety around that area. Please keep the City up to date about what happens at the meeting and if a decision was made. Department Reports Chief of Police Wagner stated the two Tahoe’s are going to Sierra Electronics on April 14th and the graphics will be installed this week. The Police Department building was quoted to be painted and for the sign, but details are still being worked out. Radars are waiting for the antenna components, but the City could borrow antennas for the GPS systems from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. The Yerington Police Department was awarded $5,399.96 from the First Responder’s Benefit and a big thank you to Ms. Ashlee Carlgreen. Chief of Police Wagner introduced Mr. Andrew Sanabia, the Police Department’s new officer and will be sworn in today. Public Works Director Flakus stated the new Bluetooth lock system for the parks currently is trying to be implemented. Mr. Tom Talamante will start again soon to mow lawns at the parks. The Public Works Committee meeting was held and most of the discussion was changes at the parks. City Manager Switzer asked about the new weed program. Public Works Director Flakus stated weed killer is hard to come by but the City is working on it to buy in bulk supply of weed killer to get ahead of the issue. City Manager Switzer stated this week, performance reviews will start. Applications for the Backflow Prevention Device program will be mailed soon to all businesses. Part of the budget is within the packets for the special meeting this week for the retreat at the Jeanne Dini Center. The special meeting will begin with the difference between the General Fund and the Enterprise Funds. The City was notified of a new Federal Aviation ---PAGE BREAK--- Administration (FAA) grant regarding infrastructure in the amount of $159,000.00 and ideas will be discussed at the special meeting. Councilman Pizzo stated on Bridge Street and Charlotte Avenue is a traffic counter that was chained to the telephone is now on the ground and the lock is broken. City Manager Switzer stated the traffic counter was most likely installed by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). Public Works Director Flakus stated he will take a look. Councilman Bryant thanked City Manager Switzer for scheduling the special meeting to discuss the budget and keeping the meeting local. The Bluetooth locks will be a great system for the parks and Councilman Bryant appreciates Public Works Director Flakus for implementing the new system. Councilman Bryant asked about the new aerators for the sewer ponds and when will they be installed. Public Works Director Flakus stated he just received the invoice and the aerators should be in place within the month. Councilman Bryant requests for additional law enforcement around the parks during lunchtime and in general. Defiance to all City officials have increased and the children should be taught a lesson to have respect. Councilman Bryant asked Chief of Police Wagner about the investigators position and an estimated time frame to fill the position. Chief of Police Wagner stated it should be filled within two to three weeks. Councilman Galvin stated at the parks, the Lyon County Sheriffs’ officers have mentioned some words of advice to the children and they have no regard at all to authority. Mayor Garry stated to take any measures possible to protect your gas tanks and theft might be coming. It is better to have high gas prices than shortages and no gas available. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:32 a.m. Mayor of the City of Yerington ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Yerington ---PAGE BREAK---