THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOVELOCK MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON JANUARY 7, 2013 AT THE LOVELOCK CITY HALL AT 7:00 P.M.
Present:MayorMike Giles
CouncilmanDan Murphy
Pat Rowe
Tom Donaldson
Chief of PoliceMichael Mancebo
City ClerkLisa Booth
Public Works DirectorJoe Crim
Animal Control OfficerSheri Crim
Absent:Legal CounselKent Maher
Visitors: Galen Reese and Chani Newberry.
Mayor Giles called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL-CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Giles said at page 3 under Councilman Rowe Staff-Council Reports section it should read: “Stress classes are being offered by Scott Davis, pastor at Bethel Baptist Church” instead of offered by “POOL-PACT.”
Councilman Rowe moved to approve the December 3, 2013 regular meeting minutes with the corrections as noted.
Motion carried unanimously
PUBLIC-PERSONAL COMMUNICATION-CORRESPONDENCE:
Mayor Gilesstated the City received: i) a “Thank You” letter from the Reno Rodeo for participating in the annual Denim drive; ii) an e-mail from Wes Henderson of NACO notifyinglocal entities of a meetingin Winnemucca, January 15, 2014 at the Humboldt County Commission Chambers at 1:00 p.m.to discuss how a listing of the sage grouse (as an endangered or threatened species) will impact the types of activities allowed on federally managed public lands; and, iii) a letter from the State Parks Division advising there is 1.2 million dollars in grants available to help develop Nevada trails and they are asking the City for a letter of support to enable the Nevada Trails Association to be eligible for some of the grant money.
There were no other public or personal communications or correspondence.
BUSINESS IMPACT DETERMINATION:
After review and consideration of the probable effect that each agenda item for this meeting could have on a “business” as defined by statute, Councilman Donaldson moved to make a finding that no item on this meeting agenda appears to impose a direct and significant economic burden on a business or directly restricts the formation, operation or expansion of a business.
Motion carried unanimously
SEWER-DISPOSAL ACCOUNT DELINQUENCIES / ADJUSTMENTS-REFUNDS:
The Council reviewed the delinquent accounts list. City Clerk Booth reported there are a few pending disconnects that should be cleared by the end of the month.
Staff was directed to continue with the delinquent account protocol.
PUBLIC WORKS SHOP BUILDING PROJECT CLOSEOUT / SEWER PLANT SOLAR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT/FRANKLIN AND 17TH STREET BRIDGE PROJECT / OBTAINING AND EXPENDING FUNDS FOR WORK OR SERVICES RELATED TO THE PROJECTS AND ACCEPTANCE OR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS, AMENDMENTS AND FUNDING DOCUMENTS:
Mayor Giles reported the bid award letter was issued to Monarch Construction and the City requiredthe contractor to have a performance bond and a payment bond with the understanding that the cost will be reimbursed with a change order. Monarch provided the bonds as requested at a cost of $3,166.00, which was submitted to RTC to be reimbursed.
Giles stated the solar project tie-into the sewer plant is scheduled for January 8, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. and the project should be completed by the following week. Black Rock Solar has been reviewing city buildings to see if there are ways to be more energy efficient.
BUSINESS LICENSES / BUILDING PERMITS / SPECIAL EVENTS LIQUOR LICENSES:
The City Council reviewed the following liquor license:
A Temptations LLC – 395 Main St. #700 – Beer & Wine Only - Chani Newberry
Councilman Rowe moved to approve the liquor license for A Temptations.
Motion carried unanimously
The City Council reviewed the following business licenses:
#902905 – Bad Boys Sporting Goods – Gregory Benco – Sporting Goods
#902906 – The Nail Room – Brittany Wagner – Beauty Salon
The Council reviewed a special events liquor license for the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1557 (FOE) Crab Feed at the Community Center on February 8, 2014.
Councilman Rowe moved to approve the special events liquor license for the FOE Crab Feed and waive the fee.
Motion carried unanimously
There were no other business licenses or building permits for review.
PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS:
There were no proclamations or awards.
STAFF-COUNCIL REPORTS AND PROPOSALS:
Mayor Giles reportedhe and Public Works Director Crim have been working on the City Hall landscape project and received a proposal for the work from J K Llamas for approximately $30,000. They also have been discussing whether to have two or three flag poles.
Councilman Murphy said the County provided the High Schoola couple of recycling boxes for paper and are planning on doing a test program.
Police Chief Mancebo is working on disposing weapons; the radios are being pulled on the spare car; and, he wants to dispose of the old dump truck and old animal shelter truck. The three vehicles will be put on the next agenda to be declared surplus property. Mancebo reported he is working with the Lovelock Meadows Water District to link with the City website to enable customers to pay on line. New Years’ was very uneventful.
City Clerk Booth received the budgeting paperwork for the next fiscal year.
Public Works Director Crim reported there is a RTC meeting next week. Crim suggested since C Punch Inn and Casino is asking to abandon the street between Cornell and Broadway, that RTC funds be used to finish Broadway Ave. Mayor Giles suggested waiting until C Punch firmed up their proposal before addressing the issue. Councilman Donaldson asked if the City was moving forward with the 17th St. Bridgeproject since the funds are available. Giles said he will talk to Dave Kitchen, Shaw Engineering, about the bridge plan status. Crim said they are working on taking down the City Christmas lights. The new garbage truck ram needs to be replaced at a cost of $2,100.00; it is due for delivery next week.
Animal Control Officer Crim reported the hot water heater has been repaired.
VOUCHERS-PAYROLL:
Councilman Murphy moved to approve vouchers and payroll through number 41368.
Motion carried unanimously
PUBLIC-PERSONAL COMMUNICATION-CORRESPONDENCE:
There were no public or personal communications or correspondence.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40p.m.until the next scheduled City Councilmeeting on January 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
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Michael R. Giles, Mayor Lisa Booth, City Clerk
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