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General Improvement DistrictsJuly 6, 2020

Notice of Public MeetingGENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS

MCDERMITT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT and PARADISE VALLEY SEWER DISTRICT Monday, July 06, 2020

9:00 AM:

Humboldt County Courthouse Meeting Room 20150 West Fifth Street, Winnemucca, Nevada 89445

All times on this agenda are approximate. Consideration of items may require more or less timethan is scheduled. Items on the agenda may be taken out of order; the public body may combinetwo or more agenda items for consideration; and the public body may remove an item from theagenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Public comment isdesignated for discussion only. The public has the opportunity to address the Commission on anymatter not appearing on the agenda; however, no action may be taken on Matter raised until thematter itself has been specifically included on the agenda as an item upon which action may betaken. Additionally, public comment may be heard on any item listed on the Agenda. Persons areinvited to submit comments in writing and/or attend and make comments on any agenda item at theCommission meeting. All public comment may be limited to three (3) minutes per person, at thediscretion of the Commission.

Agenda - Monday, July 6, 2020

MCDERMITT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC COMMENT

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) MINUTES

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EXPENDITURES (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) - Consideration of, discussion, and possible approval ofexpenses for the time period from MAY 1, 2020 THROUGH JULY 3, 2020 related to the operation of

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the McDermitt General Improvement District (GID) for the express purpose of maintaining andimproving the water or sewer systems. Discussion and possible action.

PUBLIC COMMENT

ADJOURNMENT

PARADISE VALLEY SEWER DISTRICT

CALL TO ORDER

PUBLIC COMMENT

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) MINUTES



APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) - Consideration of, discussion, and possibleapproval of expenses for the time period MAY 1, 2020 THROUGH JULY 3, 2020 related to theoperation of the Paradise Valley Sewer District for the express purpose of maintaining and improvingthe sewer system. (Discussion and possible action).

PUBLIC COMMENT

ADJOURNMENT

NOTICE: - Pursuant to Section 3 of the Declaration of Emergency Directive 006 (“Directive 006”), the statelaw requirement that public notice agendas be posted at physical locations within the State ofNevada is suspended. This agenda has been physically posted at the locations noted above andelectronically posted at (https://www.hcnv.us). To join the meeting, CTRL Click on the following

NOTICE: - Pursuant to Section 3 of Directive 006, the state law requirement that there be a physicallocation designated for meetings of public bodies where members of the public are permitted toattend and participate is suspended until April 16, 2020. Pursuant to section 1 of Directive 10 states,the March 12, 2020 Declaration of Emergency is extended to April 30, 2020 and all Directivespromulgated pursuant to the Declaration of Emergency shall be in force for the duration that theDeclaration of Emergency is in effect, unless specifically terminated by a subsequent order.Pursuant to Directive 016, section 6, Directive 006 is extended until May 15 unless specifically

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terminated or extended by subsequent directives. Pursuant to Directive 018, section 23, Directive 016and all Directives incorporated by reference within Directive 016 with specific expiration dates areextended until May 30, 2020. Pursuant to section 37 of Directive 21 states, Directive 018 and allDirectives incorporated by reference within Directive 018 with specific expiration dates are extendeduntil June 30, 2020.

As of the posting of this agenda, there has been no directive extending past the June 30, 2020. The public iswelcome to attend the meeting electronically via teams or by appearing in person at the HumboldtCounty Courthouse Meeting Room 201 50 West Fifth Street, Winnemucca, Nevada 89445 at thetime and date listed on the top of the agenda. Pursuant to Directive 24, Section 5, individuals notexempted by Directive 24 shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a mask or facecovering.

There will be a physical location for the meeting; however, the meeting may be accessed electronicallythrough an internet connection at Microsoft Teams link. To join the meeting, CTRL Click on thefollowing:

NOTICE: - Members of the public may make a public comment at the meeting without being physicallypresent by emailing [email protected] prior to 8:00 a.m. on the day of themeeting and messages received will be transcribed for entry into the record and provided to the Boardfor review. Members of the public may also make a public comment at the meeting without beingphysically present by accessing the meeting through the internet connection at Microsoft Teamslink:

NOTICE: - The administrative assistant at the County Manager's office located at 50 West 5th Street,Winnemucca Nevada, telephone number 775-623-6300 is the designated person from whom amember of the public may request the supporting material for this meeting and the administrator’soffice is the location where the supporting material is available to the public. Pursuant to Section 5 ofDirective 006, the state law requirement that physical locations be available for the public to receivesupporting material for public meetings is suspended. Staff reports and supporting material for themeeting are available on the Humboldt County website at https://www.hcnv.us/ (click on the“Government” link on the home page) and are available to the general public at the same time thematerials are provided to the Board.

NOTICE: The County Com m ission m ay close the m eeting to receive inform ation from legal counsel pursuant toNevada Revised Statutes 241.015

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PLACES POSTED: Humboldt Co. Courthouse, 50 W. 5th St.: Rooms 201, 205, & 207 at ___________ A.M. By :____________________________________________

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County Annex: 4th & Bridge St. at ___________ A.M. By :________________________________________________________________________

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MEETING DATE: July 6, 2020 POSTED BY: _______________________________________________

DATE POSTED: ___________________________

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GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARDS

Monday, May 4, 2020

Those present were Chairman Ken Tipton, Commissioners Mike Bell, Marlene Brissenden, Jim

French and Ron Cerri, Deputy District Attorney Wendy Maddox, County Manager Dave Mendiola and Clerk

of the Board Tami Rae Spero.

MCDERMITT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT:

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tipton called the regular meeting of the McDermitt General Improvement

District to order on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Pursuant to multiple directives due to the Covid-19

issue, the state law requirement that there be a physical location designated for meeting of public bodies

where members of the public attend and participate was suspended so this meeting was held via

teleconference/video conference with public access available for participation and/or comments.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Chairman Tipton asked for public comment; none offered.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Tipton asked for corrections to the minutes presented; none offered.

The following motion was made by Commissioner Bell and passed unanimously:

To approve the minutes for January 6, 2020 as presented.


To approve the minutes for February 3, 2020 as presented.

The following motion was made by Commissioner French and passed with Chairman Tipton and

Commissioners Brissenden, French and Cerri voting aye and Commissioner Bell abstaining as he had not

been in attendance:

To approve March 2, 2020 minutes as presented.

The following motion was made by Commissioner Brissenden and passed with Chairman Tipton

and Commissioners Brissenden, French and Cerri voting aye and Commissioner Bell abstaining as he had

not been in attendance:

To approve April 6, 2020 minutes.

EXPENDITURES: Consideration of, discussion and possible approval of expenses for the time period from

APRIL 7, 2020 THROUGH MAY 1, 2020 related to the operation of the McDermitt General Improvement

District (GID) for the express purpose of maintaining and improving the water or sewer systems. The

following motion was made by Commissioner Brissenden and passed unanimously:

To approve the expenditures for the McDermitt General Improvement District in

the amount of $18,018.85 for the period of April 7, 2020 through May 1, 2020 and

to direct the Clerk to certify the vote of the Commissioners.

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SUSPENSION OF BILLING FOR NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES CLOSED BY COVID-19 OUTBREAK:

Consideration, discussion, and possible action regarding suspending the billing for water and sewer

charges for businesses shut down due to being deemed nonessential. These businesses have no revenue

source since the shutdown began on March 16, 2020. Manager Mendiola reviewed the request from the

Say When explaining that the business has not been open and is requesting that the billing of the base

rate for water and sewer be suspended. Commissioner Cerri asked if, by suspending this billing, would

the business need to pay these amounts when they reopen. Manager Mendiola stated his thought would

be no, as they have had no income for the period of time. Commissioner Cerri stated that he would be

okay with back billing but would want the business to have options for payment so they don’t get a huge

bill when they reopen to make up; he suggested the question is whether to waive these fees. Manager

Mendiola agreed that for the period of the shutdown the base fees could be waived and there would be

no volume charges as they are not open. Commissioner Bell asked if there would be any other businesses

seeking this action. Manager Mendiola stated that he does not believe so noting that the rates in

McDermitt are pretty substantial. Treasurer Lecumberry reviewed the base rate for the Say When and

noted that the McDermitt Motel had also reached out as they have the same rate as the Say When.

Commissioner French commented that the agenda did not refer to a waiver and asked if that was a

concern. Deputy District Attorney Maddox stated she believed that suspended and waived meant the

same thing so either would be acceptable action. Discussion ensued regarding suspending versus the

waiving of fees. Commissioner French suggested that using the language of suspending would result in a

bill on the other end of this thing whereas waiving the fees would not. Commissioners Cerri and Bell

agreed. Deputy District Attorney Maddox suggested that the Board may take action on suspending fees

at this time if they choose and then if they want to take further action it would need to be placed on a

future agenda with proper wording. The following motion was made by Commissioner French and passed

unanimously:

To accept the discussion and possible regarding suspending the billing for water and

sewer changes for businesses deemed non-essential and shut down during the Covid

19 shut down.

Commissioner French directed staff to re-schedule this item for the next agenda to waive the fees.

Manager Mendiola confirmed he would do that.


ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tipton adjourned the meeting at 9:16 a.m.


CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tipton called the regular meeting of the Paradise Sewer District to order on

Monday, May 4, 2020 at 9:16 a.m. Pursuant to multiple directives due to the Covid-19 issue, the state law

requirement that there be a physical location designated for meeting of public bodies where members of

the public attend and participate was suspended so this meeting was held via teleconference/video

conference with public access available for participation and/or comments.


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The following motion was made by Commissioner Bell:

To approve the Monday, January 6, 2020 minutes as presented.

Commissioner Brissenden noted that the minutes she had indicated January 24, 2020. Manager

Mendiola responded that the name of the file attached to the agenda did reflect January 24th, but the

actual minutes were dated January 6, 2020. Deputy District Attorney Maddox indicated that, as both

dates appear on the agenda, the Commission can proceed with approval. Manager Mendiola agreed but

wanted to make sure what the correct date was. Commissioner Brissenden commented that the Clerk

had indicated that she misnamed the file. Chairman Tipton asked for an amended motion to cover both

dates. Commissioner Bell offered the following amended motion which passed unanimously:

To approve the January 6, 2020 however, noting that the file date is incorrect

and the correct date is January 6th

(**the file date assigned to the attachment on the agenda was the date the minutes were prepared and

saved.)

The following motion was made by Commissioner Cerri and passed unanimously:

To approve the February 3, 2020 minutes for the Paradise Valley Sewer District.



been present:

To approve the minutes for March 2, 2020.



not been present:

To approve the minutes of April 6, 2020.

EXPENDITURES: Consideration of, discussion and possible approval of expenses for the time period APRIL

7, 2020 THROUGH MAY 1, 2020 related to the operation of the Paradise Valley Sewer District for the

express purpose of maintaining and improving the sewer system. The following motion was made by

Commissioner Brissenden and passed unanimously:

To approve the expenditures for Paradise Sewer District from April 7th through

May 1st in the amount $1,144.13 and direct the Clerk to certify the vote of the

Commissioners.


Consideration, discussion, and possible action regarding suspending the billing for sewer charges for

businesses shut down due to being deemed non-essential. These businesses have no revenue source since

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the shutdown began on March 16, 2020. The following motion was made by Commissioner Cerri and

passed unanimously:

To suspend the billing for sewer charges for businesses due to the shutdown deemed non-essential

for the period of the shut down and to request at the next GID meeting the County Manager will

bring back for consideration the waiver of those charges.



ATTEST:____________________________APPROVED:______________________________ Clerk Chairman

(Minutes approved by the Commission and signed by the Chairman on _________________)

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Monday, June 1, 2020 Those present were Chairman Ken Tipton, Commissioners Marlene Brissenden, Mike Bell, Jim


of the Board Tami Rae Spero. Public Works Director Don Kalkoske was also present.

GOLCONDA GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tipton called the regular meeting of the Golconda General Improvement

District to order on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 9:01 a.m. Pursuant to multiple directives due to the Covid-

19 issue, the state law requirement that there be a physical location designated for meeting of public

bodies where members of the public attend and participate was suspended so this meeting was held via


Deputy District Attorney Maddox informed the Board that, as the duties of this Board have been

reassumed by the community members and all minutes have been previously approved, there is no

further action required for this Board.








APPROVAL OF MINUTES: No minutes submitted for consideration.

APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES: Deputy District Attorney Maddox noted that as no dates were included on

the agenda for the expenditure period her recommendation would be to table this item to the next

meeting. Chairman Tipton asked if that would create an issue with paying the bills. Manager Mendiola

indicated that they had already been paid so it won’t be a problem.

WAIVER OF BILLING FOR NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES CLOSED BY COVID-19 OUTBREAK: Consideration,

discussion, and possible action regarding a request to waive the billing for water and sewer charges for

businesses shut down due to being deemed nonessential. These businesses have no revenue source since

the shutdown began on March 16, 2020. Manager Mendiola explained the issue for the Commission

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noting that a request had been received from two businesses, the McDermitt Motel and the Say When

for a waiver of the fees as they have been shut down. Manager Mendiola commented on the action taken

at the last meeting. Rhona Lecumberry, Humboldt County Treasurer noted that the matter had been

discussed as to not billing but no decision had been made on the waiver of the previous fees that was

supposed to come back for decision; She explained that the monthly minimum is a significant amount for

the businesses and that the Say When has had no activity and the McDermitt Motel’s usual usage is

100,000 and they are at 30,000. Treasurer Lecumberry referred to what the City of Winnemucca is doing

with these types of situations. Public Works Director Kalkoske commented that the Say When is boarded

up with no activity seen but McDermitt Motel does have managers living on site, but he can’t say that

there is no activity. Manager Mendiola recommended suspending billing for April and May as June should

return to normal. Commissioner Cerri commented that he believes suspending the payment would mean

that they have to pay later but if it is waived, they would not need to pay at all. Commissioner Brissenden

asked legal, if with the language on the agenda, can the Board proceed. Chairman Tipton stated that the

had to step away from the meeting. Vice-Chairman Brissenden assumed the duties as Chair of the

meeting. Deputy District Attorney Maddox stated that the language is sufficient for whichever option the

Board chooses to use. Discussion ensued regarding what occurred at the last meeting. The following

motion was made by Commissioner Bell and passed with Vice-Chairman Brissenden and Commissioners

Bell, French and Cerri voting aye and Chairman Tipton being absent:

To waive the fees for those two businesses that were closed for the Covid Pandemic

for the months of April and May as stated.

MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION: Consideration, discussion and

possible action regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between the McDermitt General

Improvement District and the State of Oregon, Department of Aviation, to install a water sampling station

at the McDermitt Airport for the purpose of testing water quality at the airport. Public Works Director

Kalkoske reviewed the request for the Commission. Chairman Tipton returned to the meeting and

resumed as Chair. The following motion was made by Commissioner Bell and passed unanimously:

To approve as presented.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Chairman Tipton asked for public comments; none offered.


PARADISE VALLEY SEWER DISTRICT:

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tipton called the regular meeting of the Paradise Valley Sewer District to order

on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 9:22 a.m. Pursuant to multiple directives due to the Covid-19 issue, the state

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law requirement that there be a physical location designated for meeting of public bodies where members

of the public attend and participate was suspended so this meeting was held via teleconference/video




EXPENDITURES: Consideration of, discussion and possible approval of expenses for the time-period

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 related to the operation of the Paradise Valley

Sewer District for the express purpose of maintaining and improving the sewer system. No expenditures

presented. Chairman Tipton noted the error in the dates included on the agenda. Manager Mendiola

commented that there were no expenditures for consideration for this District.




the shutdown began on March 16, 2020. Treasurer Lecumberry stated that she had not had any requests

for waiver from Paradise Valley. No action required.



ATTEST:____________________________APPROVED:______________________________ Clerk Chairman (Minutes approved by the Commission and signed by the Chairman on _________________)

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Monday, May 4, 2020

Those present were Chairman Ken Tipton, Commissioners Mike Bell, Marlene Brissenden, Jim


of the Board Tami Rae Spero.

MCDERMITT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT:


District to order on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Pursuant to multiple directives due to the Covid-19

issue, the state law requirement that there be a physical location designated for meeting of public bodies

where members of the public attend and participate was suspended so this meeting was held via


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.




To approve the minutes for January 6, 2020 as presented.


To approve the minutes for February 3, 2020 as presented.



been in attendance:

To approve March 2, 2020 minutes as presented.



not been in attendance:

To approve April 6, 2020 minutes.

EXPENDITURES: Consideration of, discussion and possible approval of expenses for the time period from

APRIL 7, 2020 THROUGH MAY 1, 2020 related to the operation of the McDermitt General Improvement

District (GID) for the express purpose of maintaining and improving the water or sewer systems. The

following motion was made by Commissioner Brissenden and passed unanimously:

To approve the expenditures for the McDermitt General Improvement District in

the amount of $18,018.85 for the period of April 7, 2020 through May 1, 2020 and

to direct the Clerk to certify the vote of the Commissioners.

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Consideration, discussion, and possible action regarding suspending the billing for water and sewer

charges for businesses shut down due to being deemed nonessential. These businesses have no revenue

source since the shutdown began on March 16, 2020. Manager Mendiola reviewed the request from the

Say When explaining that the business has not been open and is requesting that the billing of the base

rate for water and sewer be suspended. Commissioner Cerri asked if, by suspending this billing, would

the business need to pay these amounts when they reopen. Manager Mendiola stated his thought would

be no, as they have had no income for the period of time. Commissioner Cerri stated that he would be

okay with back billing but would want the business to have options for payment so they don’t get a huge

bill when they reopen to make up; he suggested the question is whether to waive these fees. Manager

Mendiola agreed that for the period of the shutdown the base fees could be waived and there would be

no volume charges as they are not open. Commissioner Bell asked if there would be any other businesses

seeking this action. Manager Mendiola stated that he does not believe so noting that the rates in

McDermitt are pretty substantial. Treasurer Lecumberry reviewed the base rate for the Say When and

noted that the McDermitt Motel had also reached out as they have the same rate as the Say When.

Commissioner French commented that the agenda did not refer to a waiver and asked if that was a

concern. Deputy District Attorney Maddox stated she believed that suspended and waived meant the

same thing so either would be acceptable action. Discussion ensued regarding suspending versus the

waiving of fees. Commissioner French suggested that using the language of suspending would result in a

bill on the other end of this thing whereas waiving the fees would not. Commissioners Cerri and Bell

agreed. Deputy District Attorney Maddox suggested that the Board may take action on suspending fees

at this time if they choose and then if they want to take further action it would need to be placed on a

future agenda with proper wording. The following motion was made by Commissioner French and passed

unanimously:

To accept the discussion and possible regarding suspending the billing for water and

sewer changes for businesses deemed non-essential and shut down during the Covid

19 shut down.

Commissioner French directed staff to re-schedule this item for the next agenda to waive the fees.

Manager Mendiola confirmed he would do that.




CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tipton called the regular meeting of the Paradise Sewer District to order on

Monday, May 4, 2020 at 9:16 a.m. Pursuant to multiple directives due to the Covid-19 issue, the state law

requirement that there be a physical location designated for meeting of public bodies where members of

the public attend and participate was suspended so this meeting was held via teleconference/video



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The following motion was made by Commissioner Bell:

To approve the Monday, January 6, 2020 minutes as presented.

Commissioner Brissenden noted that the minutes she had indicated January 24, 2020. Manager

Mendiola responded that the name of the file attached to the agenda did reflect January 24th, but the

actual minutes were dated January 6, 2020. Deputy District Attorney Maddox indicated that, as both

dates appear on the agenda, the Commission can proceed with approval. Manager Mendiola agreed but

wanted to make sure what the correct date was. Commissioner Brissenden commented that the Clerk

had indicated that she misnamed the file. Chairman Tipton asked for an amended motion to cover both

dates. Commissioner Bell offered the following amended motion which passed unanimously:

To approve the January 6, 2020 however, noting that the file date is incorrect

and the correct date is January 6th

(**the file date assigned to the attachment on the agenda was the date the minutes were prepared and

saved.)

The following motion was made by Commissioner Cerri and passed unanimously:

To approve the February 3, 2020 minutes for the Paradise Valley Sewer District.



been present:

To approve the minutes for March 2, 2020.



not been present:

To approve the minutes of April 6, 2020.

EXPENDITURES: Consideration of, discussion and possible approval of expenses for the time period APRIL

7, 2020 THROUGH MAY 1, 2020 related to the operation of the Paradise Valley Sewer District for the

express purpose of maintaining and improving the sewer system. The following motion was made by

Commissioner Brissenden and passed unanimously:

To approve the expenditures for Paradise Sewer District from April 7th through

May 1st in the amount $1,144.13 and direct the Clerk to certify the vote of the

Commissioners.


Consideration, discussion, and possible action regarding suspending the billing for sewer charges for

businesses shut down due to being deemed non-essential. These businesses have no revenue source since

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the shutdown began on March 16, 2020. The following motion was made by Commissioner Cerri and

passed unanimously:

To suspend the billing for sewer charges for businesses due to the shutdown deemed non-essential

for the period of the shut down and to request at the next GID meeting the County Manager will

bring back for consideration the waiver of those charges.



ATTEST:____________________________APPROVED:______________________________ Clerk Chairman

(Minutes approved by the Commission and signed by the Chairman on _________________)

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Monday, June 1, 2020 Those present were Chairman Ken Tipton, Commissioners Marlene Brissenden, Mike Bell, Jim


of the Board Tami Rae Spero. Public Works Director Don Kalkoske was also present.

GOLCONDA GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tipton called the regular meeting of the Golconda General Improvement





Deputy District Attorney Maddox informed the Board that, as the duties of this Board have been

reassumed by the community members and all minutes have been previously approved, there is no

further action required for this Board.









APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES: Deputy District Attorney Maddox noted that as no dates were included on

the agenda for the expenditure period her recommendation would be to table this item to the next

meeting. Chairman Tipton asked if that would create an issue with paying the bills. Manager Mendiola

indicated that they had already been paid so it won’t be a problem.




the shutdown began on March 16, 2020. Manager Mendiola explained the issue for the Commission

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noting that a request had been received from two businesses, the McDermitt Motel and the Say When

for a waiver of the fees as they have been shut down. Manager Mendiola commented on the action taken

at the last meeting. Rhona Lecumberry, Humboldt County Treasurer noted that the matter had been

discussed as to not billing but no decision had been made on the waiver of the previous fees that was

supposed to come back for decision; She explained that the monthly minimum is a significant amount for

the businesses and that the Say When has had no activity and the McDermitt Motel’s usual usage is

100,000 and they are at 30,000. Treasurer Lecumberry referred to what the City of Winnemucca is doing

with these types of situations. Public Works Director Kalkoske commented that the Say When is boarded

up with no activity seen but McDermitt Motel does have managers living on site, but he can’t say that

there is no activity. Manager Mendiola recommended suspending billing for April and May as June should

return to normal. Commissioner Cerri commented that he believes suspending the payment would mean

that they have to pay later but if it is waived, they would not need to pay at all. Commissioner Brissenden

asked legal, if with the language on the agenda, can the Board proceed. Chairman Tipton stated that the

had to step away from the meeting. Vice-Chairman Brissenden assumed the duties as Chair of the

meeting. Deputy District Attorney Maddox stated that the language is sufficient for whichever option the

Board chooses to use. Discussion ensued regarding what occurred at the last meeting. The following

motion was made by Commissioner Bell and passed with Vice-Chairman Brissenden and Commissioners

Bell, French and Cerri voting aye and Chairman Tipton being absent:

To waive the fees for those two businesses that were closed for the Covid Pandemic

for the months of April and May as stated.

MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION: Consideration, discussion and

possible action regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between the McDermitt General

Improvement District and the State of Oregon, Department of Aviation, to install a water sampling station

at the McDermitt Airport for the purpose of testing water quality at the airport. Public Works Director

Kalkoske reviewed the request for the Commission. Chairman Tipton returned to the meeting and

resumed as Chair. The following motion was made by Commissioner Bell and passed unanimously:

To approve as presented.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Chairman Tipton asked for public comments; none offered.


PARADISE VALLEY SEWER DISTRICT:

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tipton called the regular meeting of the Paradise Valley Sewer District to order

on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 9:22 a.m. Pursuant to multiple directives due to the Covid-19 issue, the state

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law requirement that there be a physical location designated for meeting of public bodies where members

of the public attend and participate was suspended so this meeting was held via teleconference/video




EXPENDITURES: Consideration of, discussion and possible approval of expenses for the time-period

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 related to the operation of the Paradise Valley

Sewer District for the express purpose of maintaining and improving the sewer system. No expenditures

presented. Chairman Tipton noted the error in the dates included on the agenda. Manager Mendiola

commented that there were no expenditures for consideration for this District.




the shutdown began on March 16, 2020. Treasurer Lecumberry stated that she had not had any requests

for waiver from Paradise Valley. No action required.



ATTEST:____________________________APPROVED:______________________________ Clerk Chairman (Minutes approved by the Commission and signed by the Chairman on _________________)

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