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August 15, 2019 The Special meeting of the Yerington City Council was held in the Council Chambers at 9:00 a.m. with the following present: Mayor John Garry Council Members Jerry Bryant, Shane Martin and Terceira Schunke(Via Telephone) City Manager Robert Switzer Legal Counsel Neal Falk (Via Telephone) Public Works Director Jay Flakus Administrative Director/Interim City Clerk Sheema D. Shaw Absent: Councilwoman Selena Catalano Guests: Chief Scott Draper of the Mason Valley Fire District, Jessica Hauterman, Dave & Deb DeGrendele Agenda Approval Councilman Bryant made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Schunke. Mayor Garry asked for public comments, there were no comments and the motion carried unanimously. Approval on Acquiring the Property at 14 E. Goldfield Ave., APN 001-022-02 for $232,000 for the Intended Purpose of a New City Hall. City Manager Switzer stated that when he came to the City of Yerington he was charged with finding a new city hall and today we are taking that first step. City Manager Switzer stated that he has received an email from the Nevada Division of Public Lands setting up a formal proposal stating that they are willing to sell the City of Yerington the property where the National Guard Armory is located, all buildings and the land itself for $232,000. City Manager Switzer stated that today’s special meeting is to consider that offer. City Manager Switzer stated that he has drafted a letter of commitment for council’s consideration. City Manager Switzer stated we do not need to get an appraisal of the property as this is a sale of property from the Nevada State Division of Lands, under NRS 321.007, section 1, subsection A, the sales agreement can happen without an appraisal. Generally as a municipal government when you acquire capitol property you must have an appraisal. City Manager Switzer stated that we currently have a fund setup for capital projects such as acquisition of property for a city hall, our fixed asset acquisition fund, currently with a balance of $789,722.27. Should we move forward with this process that is where we will expense the $232,000. Mayor Garry stated that without City Manager Switzer we would not have this offer today. ---PAGE BREAK--- Councilwoman Schunke asked if we need to renovate where the funds would come from. City Manager Switzer stated it would come from the fixed asset fund. City Manager Switzer stated that we have toured the building and the major expense will be renovating the gym into a council/courtroom. There are things we do not know about the building and we have no estimates at this time. Councilman Bryant asked if we would have any obligation to the guard for their use of the facility if the city agreed to pay the $232,000. City Manager Switzer stated that we would not. Councilman Martin stated that this is a wonderful opportunity of the city. Mayor Garry stated that it is only prudent that we move forward. The building and property have at least a million dollar value. We have outgrown this building and is in favor of moving forward. City Manager Switzer stated that this is the first step. By the end of this month the Adjutant General will make a decision by the middle of next month. Mayor Garry stated that the Armory is commonly known as being 14 East Joe Parr Way, could we make that as part of the motion. Councilman Bryant made a motion to approve acquiring the property at 14 E. Goldfield Ave., APN 001-022-02, commonly known as 14 East Joe Parr Way, for $232,000 for the intended purpose of a new city hall, seconded by Councilman Martin. Mayor Garry asked for public comments. Mr. Dave DeGrendele, resident of Yerington, stated that this is a wonderful opportunity for the city. He asked there would cause any issues with draining as the buildings sit low. Also, would there be any issues with hazardous materials left by the National Guard. City Manager Switzer stated that he is not aware of any issues; however, we can make that part of the agreement that they remove any hazardous materials. Mayor Garry asked for further comments, there were no comments and the motion carried unanimously. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Mayor of the City of Yerington ATTEST: Administrative Director/Interim City Clerk