July 8, 2010

Pat McIntyre called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.

Board members present were Pat McIntyre, Mel Earls. Ed Tremper, Gloria Crockett and Jaimee McCoy.

Employees present were Lynne Arndell, Teri Hurt and Joe Seng.

Members of the audience: Charles Lawson and Kim Borgzinner, NDEP.

Charles led the pledge of allegiance.

#1. Approval of Agenda – Gloria made a motion to approve the agenda. Mel seconded. None opposed. Motion passed.

#2. Approve Block Items – Ed made a motion to approve the Block items. Jaimee seconded. None opposed. Motion passed.

#3. Public Participation – Charles Lawson told the Board that a meeting had been held between the Lyon and Storey County Managers, NDOT and Engineering from TRI and they have entered into a cooperative agreement to get USA Parkway built.

#4. Discussion and Decision on Participating in Nevada’s Integrated Source Water Protection Program (ISWPP); if Participation is Approved, Designate a Liaison Board Member – Kim Borgzinner of NDEP gave a brief presentation regarding ISWPP (See Attachment A) basically the Wellhead Protection Program has been revamped and integrated into the ISWPP. The focus will now be countywide making sure each source within the county is protected. NDEP would like to create a congruent system with one plan, with the County, as a whole, the protector of everyone’s individual systems. There will be monthly meetings, which they would like an appointed member of our staff to attend and a Board liaison; which the staff member can report to. Joe agreed to attend the meetings and Pat agreed to be the Board liaison. Jaimee made a motion appointing Joe and Pat as liaisons. Ed seconded. None opposed. Motion passed. Lynne told the Board that Pat would need to sign a letter of participation (See Attachment B).

#5. Update from Jack Norberg on Pilot Well, Discussion and Decision on Location of Next Pilot Hole – Jack Norberg was not in attendance but Lynne had some information for the Board. The Arsenic tests done on the Turf Farm well came back high. It is thought that the numbers might go down with more use, but that remains to be seen. Lynne met with Mike Workman of Lyon County Utilities and Ed James of Carson Water Subconservancy District (CWSD) and discussed the GID possibly tying into the regional water line, which currently runs through Douglas, Carson and Dayton. This would be a good alternative source of quality water. Jack Norberg will be meeting with Mike Workman in two weeks and should be able to report more at our next meeting. CWSD would be able to help monetarily with preliminary engineering and line upsizing on that project. No action was necessary on this item.

#6. Update Board on Grant from Army Corps of Engineers – Charles Lawson spoke with James Baker of the Corp of Engineers on Monday. We are on the list. Appropriations should be in October but more likely January. Lynne believes we should begin the project of line upsizing and valve replacement in Units I and III. As long as the project is not finalized the Corp of Engineers will still disburse monies. No action was necessary on this item.

#7. Discussion and Decision on Mutual Aid Agreement Between all Water and Sewer Utilities Located in Lyon County – Joe and Marlon attended a meeting with other entities within the county regarding entering a Mutual Aid Agreement to provide help and resources to each other in times of need (See Attachment C). This program would be similar to NVWARN only on a local scale. This is still in the planning process. The Board agreed we should participate but would like Lynne to call our insurance provider and find out more about any liability involved. No action was necessary on this item.

#8. Discussion and Decision on Extending the Water Rights Lease Agreement Between the District and Dayton Valley Turf for Another Year – Dayton Valley Turf did pay the State the fees involved with the 2 permits with the understanding that we would agree to another year. Lynne said we have had no problems with the agreement and recommends extending the water rights lease. However, Cary Yamomoto called and said he is not sure if the property owners will extend the land lease. Mel made a motion to extend the Water Lease Agreement for one more year, contingent on the land lease extension. Ed seconded. None opposed. Motion passed.

#9. Manager and Supervisor’s Reports and Recommendations to the Board –

Lynne –

We have applied to Charter for High Speed Internet and Telephone service. They still have not come through on the service. This makes it difficult for us as our online banking has recently changed and requires a High Speed connection. Right now, Joe is bringing in his laptop from home so we can do payroll. Hopefully Charter will launch soon or we will have to do something else. Jaimee does not recommend the AT&T wireless system; she has it at home and is not happy with it.
There will be an Arsenic Remediation Workshop, put on by RCAC, here at the office on July 29 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. If anyone is interested in coming please let Lynne know before July 23 in case she has to do an agenda.
Commissioners approved the transfer of .70 acre-feet of water rights from the old Firehouse location for the new Firehouse. The County will continue to pay the time extensions every year.
Gloria had brought up some questions at a previous meeting about one of the reports. Lynne wasn’t sure which report she was talking about. Gloria said it wasn’t so much the numbers as the wording but it was no big thing.
Lynne asked Ed for his email address.

Joe –

We have already covered what he was going to go over regarding the two meetings he attended for ISWPP and the Countywide Mutual Aid Agreement. He agrees with the Boards decision to participate in both.
We have had no line breaks or problems over the last month (knock on wood).

#10. Pay Bills Over $5,000.00 as Manager is Authorized to Pay All Others Without Approval –

There were none.

#11. Director’s Reports and/or Suggestions –

Pat asked if we had done any checking into the Health Insurance. Lynne said Teri would check into it in August.

#12. Adjournment – Mel made a motion to adjourn. Gloria seconded. None opposed. Motion passed.

Meeting was adjourned at 4:46pm.

Minutes documented by Teri A. Hurt _________________________________

(Attachments are with original minutes located at the GID Office. Copies of minutes and attachments are available upon request at a cost of .25 cents/page.)

A tape recording of this meeting is on file at the GID Office.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Mel Earls

Secretary