MINUTES OF WELLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 28, 2018

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1 MINUTES OF WELLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 28, 2018 CALL TO ORDER Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Time: 7:00 P.M. Place: Council Chambers, Wells City Hall 525 Sixth Street Wells, Nevada Type of Meeting: Regular Meeting of City of Wells Board of Councilmen Presiding Officer: Layla M. Walz, Mayor ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Quorum: Staff Present: Layla M. Walz, Mayor Yvonne Stuart, Vice-Mayor Laura Moore-DelRio, Councilwoman Tamrah Jackson, Councilwoman Michael Pace, Councilman None Yes Sherry Justus, Deputy Clerk Jason Pengelly, Public Works Director Jolene M. Supp, City Manager/Clerk Patti Zander, Deputy Clerk PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Walz led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS DelRio made a motion to approve meeting minutes of July 10, Stuart provided the second and motion passed with Walz and Pace abstaining. Jackson made a motion to approve meeting minutes of August 14, Stuart seconded the motion and motion passed with Pace and DelRio abstaining. CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Jim Elftmann representing H & K Growers wanted to approach the board regarding a marijuana dispensary. Elko County is being issued one dispensary license and H & K 1

2 would like to apply for that dispensary license. Elftmann had provided a handout on the security plan as well as the positive effects of cannabis and reviewed this plan. Elftmann also stated that Nevada was the fourth state that he has worked in in the marijuana industry. Walz stated that this would be put on a future agenda for discussion and would like to hear comments from the community. Amber Konakis came forward and went over the economic benefits of having a marijuana dispensary in the City of Wells, the benefits for people with medical disorders as well as the boost to the local economy. Konakis stated that the City of Wells would be in control of where the dispensary would be located and H & K is willing to work with and educate the public. Someone in Elko County will be issued this dispensary license that will be decided by the State and it could be in Wells. Konakis added that per the statute, the license would be issued based on population. H & K would need a letter of support from the community to be able to apply for the dispensary license. Paul Bottari thought the City of Wells should take advantage of this and have it in the industrial park with the cultivation facility. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE OR DENY SPECIAL LIQUOR LICENSE TO SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WESTERN HERITAGE FOR WESTERN HERITAGE DAYS SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 Stuart stated that she would recuse herself from this item. Jackson made a motion to approve the application for a liquor license for the Preservation of Western Heritage for Western Heritage Days on September 8, Pace seconded the motion and motion passed with Stuart abstaining. CONTINUED DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 18-15, RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MEDICAL MARIJUANA/RECREATION MARIJUANA ORIGINATION FEES, MONTHLY GROSS REVENUE FEES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA/RECREATION MARIJUANA, ANNUAL RENEWAL FEES, PENALTY FEE AND MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO Walz began that this was discussed at the last meeting but there was not a full Council at the last meeting and no decision needs to be made today. Jackson thought the resolution matched the discussion at the last meeting. Supp asked if the Council had specific ideas as to where this money would go. If not, it will all go into the General Fund that covers Police, Community Support, Administration, Airport, Cemetery, Court and Streets. Stuart asked if the analysis done by Better City could be referred to as to what the priorities were. Stuart also thought maybe a certain percentage could go to different places. Supp remembers a Recreation Center being the number one priority and if only a percentage went towards the REC Center, it would take a long time to get enough money for a REC Center. Walz added that one of the discussions is developing quality of life to attract people and businesses. One thing that builds quality of life is recreation. 2

3 Walz also wanted to know if the resolution could be changed to have a section with some definitions, clarify the fees and separate distribution from the rest of the different licenses. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 18-16, RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CERTAIN APPOINTED OFFICIALS AS SIGNATORIES ON VARIOUS BANK ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF WELLS, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO Walz stated that it has been awhile since the resolution has been updated and one signor is no longer living in the state. Supp continued that there are three council members that are not coming up for election so those three have been listed in the resolution. Signatures have to be one Council member and one staff member. Stuart moved to approve Resolution designating certain elected officials and certain appointed officials as signatories on the various bank accounts of the City of Wells, authorizing the use of electronic signatures. Jackson seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION REGARDING STATE CDBG GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2019 CDBG GRANT CYCLE. THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR THE 2019 ALLOCATIONS IS $2,621,876 FOR RURAL NEVADA. STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR APPLICATION REQUEST AND PUBLIC COMMENTS Walz stated that she and Supp discussed this and each have some ideas for the grant. Supp asked if there were any thoughts from the public. Applications can be submitted in writing, brought before the Council or a phone call. Supp stated from the City standpoint, Pengelly and Supp have discussed a water well house upgrade on well #2 to be able to update the SCADA and put the disinfection system in which would require a larger well house. A corridor design on US 40 to incorporate Main Street, the redevelopment agency, address all the issues with US 40 from an infrastructure standpoint, signage and beautification. The design for the water well house has already been done and would be a construction grant. Walz stated the last few years, CDBG has leaned towards economic development to be eligible for grants. This is the last year under this governor and with a new governor next year, the focus may change on the CDBG grants. Walz continued that Wells is a low to moderate income community where most of the jobs are out in the four way intersection and a lot of people walk back and forth with no sidewalks. Supp stated that three grants can be submitted but then would compete against ourselves and would be best to only submit two grants. Pengelly noted that water is needed for growth and the well #2 upgrade is needed for that growth. Well #6 is the only well with the disinfection unit on it. Stuart added that to 3

4 focus on growth, water is a priority. Better City would like the corridor design done but the water well is essential. By September 25, 2018, Supp will need to have the job creation and NAICS code to the economic development people so they can determine what the economic impact of those projects. CLAIMS COMMITTEE REPORT; ACTION TO APPROVE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Jackson made a motion to approve Warrant Register dated August 15, 2018 to August 28, 2018 in the amount of $301, Stuart seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously. COUNCILMEN S REPORTS DelRio attended the Boys & Girls Club groundbreaking ceremony. DelRio continued that it was a great event and DelRio is excited to see this building being built. Stuart thought it was also a nice event and liked the helicopter landing Walz noted there is an NNRDA meeting at 1 p.m. tomorrow and will not be able to attend. Walz mentioned being closed for Labor Day on Monday and wished everyone a happy Labor Day. Walz also attended the Boys & Girls Club ceremony and noted it was very well attended. Walz attended the Woman s Expo and noted that Pace Coalition has compelling arguments to avoid marijuana industry all together. Walz mentioned the ambulance issue is something that needs to be addressed. There has been one incident after another as far as no ambulance being available and life flight being the other option and insurance not paying. Stuart asked if grants were available to aid in getting an ambulance and staffing. Supp said it could be funded through CDBG but an ambulance runs around $750,000 and CDBG would not fund that amount. STAFF REPORTS Supp noted that Med Ex Air One was in her office and had flyers for everyone. Med Ex would like to come and give a presentation and are advertising aggressively that Med Ex Air One is paid by a non-profit and provide free service to all of Elko County permanent residents and their dependents. Med Ex will accept patients insurance as paid in full. Supp asked if Med Ex Air One was requested by the patient when calling 911, would dispatch honor that request and was told probably not because Elko County has an agreement with Reach. Supp continued that the Board is a member of Elko Central Dispatch and could request the standard operating procedure be changed for Wells for when a Wells resident calls in and has an agreement with Med Ex Air One, they would get the call. Reach would be the back up to Med Ex Air One. DelRio noted that all Elko County School Districts have a membership with Reach and may cause a problem if Wells requests Med Ex Air One first for those having the Reach membership. Supp feels the agreement should state the person requesting a certain provider should get that 4

5 provider. The medics on the air ambulance work with the doctor on duty in the NNRH Emergency Room and is the one who makes the call Pace asked if the City had tried contacting a private provider to provide ambulance service to Wells and Supp stated no. Walz noted it may be time to start looking at another option for ambulance service. Jackson added that if a specific location is requested, as long as it is determined the patient cannot be treated in Elko, normally if being flown will take the patient to their requested location. Jackson does not think the City of Wells will be able to request one air service over another. Elko County Sheriff and the dispatch has memorandums of understanding with Reach and St. Lukes and will not change them for the benefit of the residents of Wells. Supp added that the City of Wells paid for people to take the EMT classes to help alleviate this problem and none of them have tested for being able to run on the ambulance. Supp noted that the Medical Clinic is opening on September 4, 2018 and is currently taking appointments. The contract has been signed for the dispensary and the X-ray machine is ready. There are still some insurance companies that are not covered but work is being done to get them added to the list. Justus and Supp met Dr. Travis Shepherd, the new dentist in town who bought out Dr. Widmier. Currently open on Tuesdays but may be adding Thursdays. There will be grand openings for both facilities and Supp suggested they be done together. The League of Cities conference is coming up in Winnemucca September 13-15, Justus reported that she and Zander attended the Xpress Bill Pay conference in Brigham City a couple of weeks ago and learned of some new things that will be coming out. A new app will be coming out soon for Android phones, a graph will show on your bill when you sign in, texting capability will be available if preferred instead of s. A service titled IVR will allow the City to get its own 800 number for customers to call to pay their bill which is the way WREC does there s. The City Office will be open the evenings of October 16 th and 17 th to 7 p.m. for voter registration. CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL There were none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. 5

6 LAYLA M. WALZ, Mayor ATTEST: JOLENE M. SUPP, City Manager/Clerk 6