PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 241 OF THE NEVADA REVISED STATUTES AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEREBY NOTIFIES ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THAT THE BOARD WILL CONDUCT BUSINESS OF THE COUNTY AS NOTICED BELOW:
THE REGULAR MEETING SHALL BE HELD ON THE 21 st DAY OF AUGUST, 2014 BEGINNING AT 1:30 PM IN THE TAHOE TRANSPORTATION CENTER, 169 HWY 50, STATELINE, NEVADA.
THE AGENDA OF THE MEETING SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING NOTED ITEMS (SEE ATTACHED AGENDA), AS WELL AS ANY ITEMS APPENDED TO THIS NOTICE.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF NRS 241, THIS NOTICE HAS BEEN POSTED AT LEAST THREE (3) WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE CONVENING OF THE MEETING.
Douglas County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Doug N. J ohnson, Chairman, District 3 Nancy McDermid, Vice Chairwoman, District 4 Greg Lynn, District 1 Lee Bonner, District 2 Barry Penzel, District 5
Lawrence Werner, Interim County Manager Ted Thran, Clerk-Treasurer Thursday, August 21, 2014 1:30 pm Tahoe Transportation Center 169 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada
MISSION STATEMENT Working together with integrity and accountability, the Douglas County team is dedicated to providing essential and cost-effective public services fostering a safe, healthy, scenic, and vibrant community for the enjoyment of our residents and visitors.
Copies of the finalized agenda are posted at the following locations prior to meeting day: Minden Inn, Administration Building (Historic Courthouse), J udicial and Law Enforcement Center, Gardnerville Post Office, Minden Post Office, Minden Library, Douglas County Administration Building and the Tahoe Transportation Center at Stateline, NV. Questions concerning the agenda should be referred to the County Managers Office at 775-782- 9821.
The Board of County Commissioners sit jointly as the following Boards: Liquor Board, License Board, Tahoe- Douglas Transportation District Board, Water District Board, East Fork Fire and Paramedic Districts Board, Regional Transportation Commission and Redevelopment Agency.
It is the intent of the Board of County Commissioners to protect the dignity of citizens who wish to comment before the Board. It is also the County Commissioners wish to provide the citizens of Douglas County with an environment that upholds the highest professional standards. Citizens should have the ability to freely comment on items and/or projects that are brought before the Board for action without interference.
In order to ensure that every citizen desiring to speak before the Board has the opportunity to express his/her opinion, it is requested that the audience refrain from making comments, hand clapping or making any remarks or gestures that may interrupt, interfere or prevent the speaker from commenting on any present or future project. Persons desiring an opportunity to address the Board of County Commissioners and are not able to attend the meeting are requested to complete and submit a Comment Card to the Chairman at the main podium prior to the convening of the Commission meeting. Cards are located at the main entrance to the meeting room.
Copies of supporting material can be requested in person from Lorraine Diedrichsen Kabat, Douglas County Managers Office, 1594 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden, Nevada or by calling 775-782-9821. Supporting material can also be found at http://cltr.co.douglas.nv.us or http://www.douglascountynv.gov. During the public hearing, supporting materials can be viewed in the Public Information Binder located at the entrance to the meeting room.
Notice to Persons with Disabilities: Members of the public who are disabled and require special assistance or accommodations at the meeting are requested to notify the County Managers Office in writing at Post Office Box 218, Minden, Nevada 89423 or by calling 782-9821 at least 20 hours in advance.
All items shall include discussion and possible action to approve, modify, deny, or continue. P.O. Box 218, Minden, NV 89423 775-782-9821 FAX: 775-782-6255 DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINAL AGENDA STATELINE, NEVADA AUGUST 21, 2014
1:30 P.M.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Barry Penzel
PUBLIC COMMENT (No Action)
At this time, public comment will be taken on those items that are within the jurisdiction and control of the Board of Commissioners or those agenda items where public comment will not be taken as a public hearing is not legally required.
Public Comment is limited to three minutes per speaker. The Board of Commissioners uses timing lights to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to speak. You will see a green light when you begin, and then a yellow light which indicates that you have thirty seconds left and should conclude your comments. Once the light turns red, please sit down.
If you are going to comment on a specific agenda item that the Board of Commissioners will take action on, please make your comments when the Board of Commissioners considers that item and the item is opened for public comment.
For members of the public not able to be present when an agendized item is heard, Speaker/Comment Cards are available from the Clerk and at the entrance to the meeting room. These cards should be completed and given to the Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
For possible action. Approval of proposed agenda. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to take items in a different order to accomplish business in the most efficient manner, to combine two or more agenda items for consideration, and to remove items from the agenda or delay discussion relating to items on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
For possible action. Approval of the Board Minutes of:
August 7, 2014/Emergency Meeting
August 21, 2014 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are items that can be adopted with one motion unless an item is pulled by a Commissioner or a member of the public. Members of the public who wish to have a consent item placed on the Administrative Agenda shall make that request during the public comment section at the beginning of the meeting and specifically state why they are making the request. When items are pulled for discussion, they will automatically be placed at the beginning of the Administrative Agenda or may be continued until another meeting.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar items 1a-1r.
FINANCE 1a. For possible action. Report on general ledger cash balances through July 31, 2014 per NRS 251.030. (Katherine Bradshaw)
CLERK-TREASURER 1b. For possible action. Discussion to approve receipt and filing of Cumulative Voucher Sheets for checks issued for the 07/25/2014 Payables, the 07/25/2014 Payroll, the 07/28/2014 Payables, and the 08/01/2014 Payables. (Terry Lundergreen)
AIRPORT 1c. For possible action. Discussion to approve Land Lease LL116 for a lease of 9,020 square feet of land adjacent to existing privately owned hangars on the Airports West side at the intersection of Taxiways F and C for the construction and development of a private 5,500 square foot non-commercial hangar and 3,520 square feet of ramp area with Dennis A. Tito. The Lease amount of $150.33 per month for FY 2014-2015, based upon an initial rate of $0.20 per square foot per year pursuant to resolution 2013R-013. (Bobbi Thompson). 1d. For possible action. Discussion to approve the first amendment to the contract for professional services between Douglas County and ABS Aviation Inc. to include reimbursements for incidental expenses up to $500 per month, per the approved FY 2014/15 budget. (Christine Vuletich)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1e. For possible action. Discussion to accept a grant award from the States Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for $80,000 for East Fork Fire and Paramedic District for a new ambulance and to authorize the Community Development Director to sign a notice of subgrant award with East Fork Fire and Paramedic District. There are no matching funds required. (Dirk Goering) 1f. For possible action. Discussion to accept a grant award from the States Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for $88,700 for the Town of August 21, 2014 3 Gardnerville for the redevelopment of the Eagle Gas Station and to authorize the Community Development Director to sign a notice of subgrant award with the Town of Gardnerville. There are no matching funds required. (Dirk Goering) 1g. For possible action. Discussion and presentation to award a professional services contract to R.O. Anderson Engineering Inc., for the complete design and engineering services for the Martin Slough Shared Use Path in an amount not to exceed $147,096 as budgeted for FY14/15. (Erik Nilssen) (approx. 15 min)
PUBLIC WORKS 1h. For possible action. Discussion to approve a new revised five-year term for the Interlocal Agreement for Signal Maintenance between Carson City and Douglas County at an annual cost of $50,000. (Jon Erb)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1i. For possible action. Discussion to adopt Resolution 2014R-066 declaring an emergency due to a severe weather event and flooding which occurred on July 20, 2014 in Douglas County. (Tod Carlini) 1j. For possible action. Discussion to adopt Resolution 2014R-067 declaring an emergency due to severe weather event and flooding which occurred on August 6, 2014 in Douglas County. (Tod Carlini)
COUNTY MANAGER 1k. For possible action. Discussion to accept the resignation of the Douglas County Clerk/Treasurer, Ted Thran, effective at 5:00 p.m. on September 1, 2014 and to direct the County Managers Office to begin accepting applications from those seeking appointment to the office of Clerk/Treasurer. Appointment of the Clerk/Treasurer will be made at the Boards meeting on September 18, 2014. (Larry Werner)
SHERIFF 1l. For possible action. Discussion to approve the Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for Fiscal Year 2013/2014 by the Douglas County Sheriffs Office as required by the Department of Justice, to be signed by the Board of County Commission Chairman. (Sheriff Ron Pierini)
9 th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT 1m. For possible action. Discussion to approve a Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) grant award for FY14-15 to the China Spring Youth Camp (Camp) in the amount of $290,417, an increase of $52,352 from original FY13-14 sub grant award of $238,065. (Wendy Garrison) 1n. For possible action. Discussion to approve a Marriage and Family Therapist/Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MFT/LADC) Supervisor position at a grade 51 within the China Spring Youth Camp, funded with a Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency grant increase, in an amount not to exceed $76,024 for FY14-15. (Wendy Garrison) August 21, 2014 4 1o. For possible action. Discussion to approve a full time Office Assistant II at a grade 19 within the China Spring Youth Camp, funded with a Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency grant increase in an amount not to exceed $34,507 for FY14-15. (Wendy Garrison)
DOUGLAS COUNTY LIQUOR BOARD 1p. For possible action. Discussion to approve the Unrestricted On-Site Retail Liquor License with Entertainment Endorsement and Restricted Gaming for Ranch Loan Trio, LLC, represented by owners Wallace Bruce Park, David Park & Jon Park dba Overland Hotel & Saloon. The applicants have each signed the Waiver of Notice of Hearing. Overland Hotel & Saloon is located at 1453 North Highway 395, Gardnerville, Nevada. (Sergeant Pat Brooks) 1q. For possible action. Discussion to approve a change of the corporation name for the existing Packaged Retail Liquor License for Dart Beverage Center from Tahoe Silver Star, Inc. dba Dart Beverage Center to Dart Beverage Center Inc. represented by Michael Murphy. Mr. Murphy has signed the Waiver of Notice of Hearing. Dart Beverage Center is located at 148 US Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. (Sergeant Pat Brooks)
SOCIAL SERVICES 1r. For possible action. Discussion to approve acceptance of up to $82,152 in Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) federal funds administered by State of Nevada/Nevada Department of Health and Human Services for FY 14/15 to support continuation of the Douglas County Social Services Divisions Workforce Development Program.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
The Administrative Calendar will be handled as follows:
(1.) The Chairman will read the agenda title into the public record. (2.) Staff will introduce the item and provide a report, if any. (3.) The applicant, if any, will have an opportunity to address the Board. (4.) The Board will then discuss the item. Once the Board has concluded their discussion, public comment will be allowed. (5.) Public comment will be allowed and is limited to three minutes per speaker. (6.) Once public comment is completed, the Board will then ask any follow-up questions and take action.
On agenda items that are agendized as a presentation with no action listed, public comment is not legally required and must be made at the beginning of the meeting.
August 21, 2014 5 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:
Any item(s) pulled from the Consent Calendar will be heard at this time.
EAST FORK BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
2. For possible action. The East Fork Fire and Paramedic Districts is requesting approval to separate from the Douglas County Health Insurance Program, currently provided through Prominence Health Plan (St. Marys), and enter into a program provided by CIGNA Insurance effective October 1, 2014 at an estimated cost of $855,988, and to authorize the District Chief to enter into a professional service contract with LP Insurance Services as the Districts official insurance Broker of Record for an annual fee not to exceed $22,500 per year, and to offer all non- represented employees benefits equal to those of represented employees for the first year of insurance. (Tod Carlini) (approx. 30 min)
PUBLIC WORKS
3. For possible action. Discussion to adopt Ordinance 2014-1414 to amend Douglas County Code Title 10.16.040 establishing a posted speed limit of 15 MPH within the Oliver Park General Improvement District and all other properly related matters. (2 nd reading) (Jon Erb ) (approx. 10 min)
4. For possible action. Discussion to adopt Resolution 2014R-038 to post speed limits signs within the Oliver Park General Improvement District, reducing the maximum speed from 25 MPH to 15 MPH, and to install No Parking signs on Kahle Drive. (Jon Erb) (approx. 5 min)
5. For possible action. Discussion to approve a contract with the University of Nevada for a 2-year Cooperative Technical Assistance Agreement for Pavement Technology at a total cost of $90,000 ($45,000 per year). (Jon Erb) (approx. 5 min)
6. For possible action. Discussion to adopt Resolution 2014R-033 establishing consolidated monthly operations and maintenance water rates, connection charges and private fire service charges, including a separate individual existing debt service charge, for Douglas Countys Cave Rock/Uppaway, Skyland and Zephyr Water Utility District water systems for Fiscal Years 2015 through 2019 which includes a deviation from Douglas Countys Administrative Policies and Procedures Number 300.08 regarding system reinvestment. Resolution 2014R-033 includes the previously budgeted transfer of $150,000 from the General Fund into the Capital Improvement Reserves for water system reinvestment. (Carl Ruschmeyer) (approx. 1 hr.)
7. For possible action. Discussion to adopt Resolution 2014R-039 authorizing the establishment of a single enterprise fund to be named the Lake Tahoe Water Utility August 21, 2014 6 Fund (Fund 327) to consolidate the Zephyr Water Utility District, Cave Rock/Uppaway Water Systems and Skyland Water System effective September 1, 2014 (Christine Vuletich) (approx. 5 min)
COUNTY MANAGER
8. Reports/updates from County Commission members concerning the various boards and/or commissions that they may be a member of or a liaison to or meetings/functions they have attended. These boards/commissions/meetings include but are not limited to the: Nevada Association of Counties; Carson Water Subconservancy District; Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority; Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; Law Library; NevadaWorks; Carson Valley Chamber and Visitors Authority; Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority; Lake Tahoe South Shores Chamber of Commerce; Western Nevada Development District; Regional Transportation Commission; Nevada Tahoe Conservation District; Nevada V & T Railroad Commission; Joint Powers/Waste Management; Tahoe Transportation District; and the Debt Management Commission. There will be no action taken on these reports/updates. (approx. 10 min)
CLOSING PUBLIC COMMENT (No Action)
At this time, public comment will be taken on those items that are within the jurisdiction and control of the Board of Commissioners or those agenda items where public comment has not already been taken.
THE TIMING FOR AGENDA ITEMS IS APPROXIMATE UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED AS A TIME SPECIFIC ITEM. ITEMS MAY BE CONSIDERED AHEAD OF OR AFTER THE SCHEDULE INDICATED BY THIS AGENDA.