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September 23, 2019 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 Garry Council Members Jerry Bryant, Selena Catalano, Shane Martin and Terceira Schunke City Manager Robert Switzer City Attorney Chuck Zumpft Chief of Police Darren Wagner Public Works Director Jay Flakus Administrative Director/Interim City Clerk Sheema D. Shaw Guests: Chief Scott Draper of the Mason Valley Fire District, Ronald Hoard of the Yerington Food Pantry, Frank Pizzo, Mandi Drake of Remax Country, Amy Miller of NNDA, Deb & Dave DeGrendele, David Neisingh and Chris Garry Public Comments Mayor Garry asked for Public Comments, there were no comments. Agenda Approval Councilman Bryant made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Catalano. Mayor Garry asked for public comments, there were no comments and the motion carried unanimously. Minutes Councilwoman Schunke made a motion to approve the minutes of September 9, 2019, seconded by Councilman Martin. Mayor Garry asked for public comments, there were no comments and carried unanimously. Business Licenses The following business license applications were presented for review and approval: A. Regal Pacific Contracting & Compliance, Inc., Fueling Systems Contractor, 40 Airport Way Yerington, NV 89447-New Single Project B. El Mundo Lantino, II LLC, General Merchandise, 20 S. Main St. Yerington, NV 89447- New Location C. Vicki & Matthew Brannan dba Tailgaters Restaurant & Bar, Restaurant/Bar, 517 W. Bridge St. Yerington, NV 89447-Changed Ownership D. Sylvia’s Quilter’s Quarters, LLC, Retail, 123 W. Bridge St. Yerington, NV 89447- Moved to new location ---PAGE BREAK--- E. Flor Torres dba La Oaxaquena, Mexican & Salvadorian Food, 111 W. Goldfield Ave. Yerington, NV 89447-New Mobile Food Truck F. Nevada Drywall, Stucco & Stone, Inc., Construction/Subcontractor, 850 Maestro Dr. Ste 100 Reno, NV 89511-New Mobile G. Shelley Lee Waldaias, Professional Counseling, 607 Sandy Ave. Yerington, NV 89447-New H. Gene Aalbu dba Variety Building Systems, Contractor, P. O. Box 70034 Reno, NV 89570-New Mobile I. Wearin Brush Cutting & Tractor Service, LLC, Brush Cutting/Land Clearing, 16 E. Lemos Lane Yerington, NV 89447-New Councilman Bryant made a motion to approve the business license applications as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Catalano. Mayor Garry asked for public comment, there were no public comments and the motion passed unanimously. Revoke Business License Due to Non-Payment for 2nd Quarter April – June 2019 A. AQ&B, LLC 5470 Sidehill Dr. Sun Valley, NV 89433 Councilwoman Catalano made a motion to revoke the business license due to non- payment for the 2nd quarter, April – June 2019 as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Schunke. Mayor Garry asked for Public Comments, there were no comments and the motion carried unanimously. Recommendation from the Yerington Planning Commission to Approve a Special Use Permit. The Applicant Intends to Extract CDB Oil from Hemp at 103 McLeod Street, APN 001-541-08. City Manager Switzer stated that the Planning Commission has met regarding this item and is recommending approval. City Manager Switzer stated that the application is in order and they have fulfilled all requirements other than completing a business license application. They may be waiting for approval by City Council before moving forward with that portion. Mr. David Neisingh addressed the council and stated they have just purchased the milk processing plan for the hemp processing center. Mr. Neisingh stated that he has been doing business in the hemp industry for over six years. Mr. Neisngh stated that hemp is a complete protein and has been used for in the production of clothing, food, housing and paper products. Mr. Neisingh stated that once they are set up they would like to offer a Yerington brand product and offer it wholesale to Yerington residents. If this plant goes well they have plans for 6 other sites. Mr. Neisingh stated that they will have a total of 20 to 40 employees. Councilwoman Catalano asked if this company is connected with the Yerington Paiute Tribe. Mr. Neisingh stated that they are not. Councilwoman Catalano asked City Attorney ---PAGE BREAK--- Zumpft if this facility would violate our agreement with the Yerington Paiute Tribe. City Attorney Zumpft stated that it would not. Councilwoman Catalano asked if any of their products would include eatables. Mr. Neisingh stated that they will make a product that included chocolate coasted almonds. There will be a clean room for a kitchen. They will also have a hemp seed oil. Mr. Neisingh stated that they do give away a lot of product, this business is a lot about helping people. Councilwoman Catalano asked if the permit would belong to the applicant. City Attorney Zumpft stated that is correct. Councilman Bryant asked what the amount of traffic would be. Mr. Neisngh stated that they should be running about 20 tons of prodect a day, about two trucks a day. Councilman Bryant asked if there was anything regarding security that council should be aware of. Mr. Neisngh stated that they do have someone on site 24-hours a day at this time. They would be installing a video system. Councilman Bryant made a motion to approve recommendation from the Yerington Planning Commission to approve a Special Use Permit. The applicant intends to extract CDB oil from Hemp at 103 McLhod Street, APN 001-541-08, seconded by Councilwoman Catalano. Mayor Garry asked for public comments, there were no comments and the motion carried unanimously. Presentation by Amy Miller, Business Support Manager for the North Nevada Development District (NNDA) on Current Activities Ms. Amy Miller, Business Support Specialist for Northern Nevada Development Authority addressed the council and stated that NNDA services Yerington, Smith Valley and Mineral County. Ms. Miller stated that NNDA works with the Governors offices and is actively looking for businesses to attract to the area. Ms. Miller stated that she would like to meet with City Officials to get their input on what businesses they are interested in attracting to the area. Ms. Miller stated that Yerington is part of a Brownfield Grant and would also like input on that matter. No action was taken. Recommendation to Council to Donate/Sale a Surplus Vehicle to the Yerington Food Pantry City Manager Switzer stated that we have some surplus vehicles at the Public Works shop in various working order. City Manager Switzer stated that he was approached by someone at the Yerington Food Pantry regarding a vehicle we had at the shop and asked if we could donate it to the pantry. Public Works Director Flakus stated that it needs new tires and a tune-up. ---PAGE BREAK--- Mr. Ron Hoard, Manager of the food pantry stated that they have been using a personal vehicle to make deliveries. The vehicle will stay in our community and be used to deliver to those that are homebound and other pantry needs. Councilman Bryant asked how long it would take to remove all of the Police Department equipment from the vehicle. Chief Wagner stated about 5 to 6 hours. Councilwoman Schunke asked if the city will do the tune-up and replace the tires. City Manager Switzer stated that we could do it and have the board reimburse us or give it as is. Mr. David Neisingh stated that his company would be happy to make a donation and pay for the tune-up and tires. Councilman Bryant made a motion to approve the recommendation to Council to donate/sale a surplus vehicle to the Yerington Food Pantry, seconded by Councilman Martin. Mayor Garry asked for public comments. Mr. Chris Garry addressed council and stated that this is a ”win-win” for everyone. Mr. Dave DeGrendele stated that it is best to have a clean break and donate the vehicle as is. Mayor Garry asked for further comments there were no comments and the motion carried unanimously. Consideration of a Salary Increase for City Manager Robert Switzer in Recognition of Significant Accomplishments since Appointment Mayor Garry stated that City Manager Switzer has been determined to save cost wherever possible since he came to the city in February. He is reviewing contracts, identifying investments fund and found cost savings by changing our utility billing to cards. City Manager Switzer has become an active member of our community and a member of the Lyon’s Club. Councilman Bryant stated that he feels the same. Councilwoman Catalano stated that City Manager Switzer is doing many things outside of his position. Councilwoman Schunke asked if this is allocated in the budget. Mayor Garry stated that the savings that City Manager Switzer has found in investments would cover the cost of the increase. Councilman Bryant made a motion to approve a Salary Increase for City Manager Robert Switzer in recognition of significant accomplishments since appointment in the amount of $15,000 annually, seconded by Councilwoman Catalano. Mayor Garry asked for public comments. ---PAGE BREAK--- Mr. Chris Garry stated that he is confident that everyone is grateful for Mr. Switzer’s commitment to the city. Mayor Garry asked for further public comments, there were no comments and the motion passed unanimously. Review Bills Previously Submitted for Payment Bills, Salaries and Vouchers: Accounts Payable Checks 9-10-2019 31424 through 31472 9-16-2019 31473 through 31485 Payroll Vouchers 9-9-2019 9121901 through 9121919 Payroll Checks 9-9-2019 31419 through 31422 Transmittal Vouchers 9-9-2019 9091901 Transmittal Checks 9-9-2019 31423 Councilwoman Schunke made a motion to approve the bills as submitted, seconded by Councilman Martin. Mayor Garry asked for public comments, there were no comments and the motion carried unanimously. Public Participation Mayor Garry asked for public comments, there were no comments. Department Reports City Attorney Zumpft reported that the title work for the water and sewer project is moving forward. The water ordinance should be on the next agenda and the Mouchou plane may be going up for sale soon. Chief Wagner Introduced Officer Richard Jennerjohn who reported to work as of 9:00 a.m. this morning. Chief Wagner reported that yesterday before 1:30 pm his department was dispatched to the site of a deceased person. This matter is currently under investigation. Public Works Director Flakus reported that there are issues with the Luzier Lane Station. When they try to fill the water tank the pumps fail. City Manager Switzer reported that he will be attending the League of Cities conference this week. City Manager Switzer stated that he will be reaching out to each councilmember to discuss the Police Association agreement. ---PAGE BREAK--- City Manager Switzer reported that there has been no further contact regarding the Armory. If no further word is received this week, Mayor Garry and City Manager Switzer will reach out to them at the first of October. City Manager Switzer reported that he will have someone job shadowing him for two weeks. Councilman Bryant reported that the Police committee met last week and will be bringing two items to the next council meeting for consideration. Mayor Garry reported that he will also be attending the League of Cities conference this week. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Mayor of the City of Yerington ATTEST: Administrative Director/Interim City Clerk