Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District Board of Trustees meeting held September 2, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. @ 931 Mitch Drive Gardnerville, NV 89460
Zoom Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance: John Sheridan
Trustees Present: David James, Bob McDowell, Brad Newlon, Leann Teter, John Sheridan
Also Present: Mike Bennett, Mike Rowe, Beth Cook, Greg Reed and the public
Public Comment: None
Approval of Agenda: John Sheridan would like agenda item #2 moved to Item #1. Brad Newlon motioned to approve the agenda with modifications. Bob McDowell seconded the motion. Agenda approved.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
- Presentation only presented by Edwin James, General Manager with the Carson Water Subconservancy District.
Ed James gave a presentation on the Water Supply Picture for the Carson River watershed.
Public Comment: None.
- Possible action to approve the Dressler Flats subdivision.
Keith Ruben from R ‘O Anderson is present to request approval for a subdivision at the intersection of Centerville Lane and Dresslerville Road. The development calls for 32 single family lots.
David James motioned to approve Dressler Flats subdivision located at the approximate corner of Dresslerville and Centerville in accordance with Policy and Procedures Manual requirements for development as amended as of the date of the application for approval as per authority found in Douglas County ordinances 147 and 161, subject to Board approval of potential traffic calming measures proposed upon further review by the traffic engineer.
Public Comment: James Mckalip expressed concern over excessive traffic. Ron Bush has concerns over the process of the Will Serve letter
David James, Bob McDowell, John Sheridan aye, Leanne Teter and Brad Newlon nay. Motion passed.
- Board discussion regarding Community Plan goals, policies and actions.
Greg Reed explained that District Staff has worked with community members to revise the District’s existing Community Plan Goals, Policies and Action. Douglas County would like to complete the Master Plan by the end of 2020.
Bob McDowell motioned to adopt the draft Community Plan Goals, Policies and Actions and authorize the District Manager to deliver the draft to Douglas County for inclusion in their Master Plan Update with changes. John Sheridan seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion passed.
Public Comment: Ron Bush and James McKalip expressed their appreciation with working with this committee
- Possible Board action to authorize the District Manager to update the District’s Personnel Manual regarding health insurance coverage for Domestic Partners.
Greg explained to the Board that a District employee asked if the District can provide health insurance coverage to his fiancée. The District’s health insurance through Hometown Health will cover “Domestic Partners”.
John Sheridan motioned to authorize the District Manager to update the District’s Personnel Manual regarding health insurance coverage. Leann Teter seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion passed.
Public Comment: None
- Possible action to authorize the District Manager to execute a contract with Lumos and Associates for the design of Phase 1 of the schedule 40 replacement program at a cost not to exceed $250,000.
Mike Bennett explained that this project consists of installing approximately 22,100 feet of C900 PVC pipe to replace the existing asbestos cement main.
Bob McDowell motioned to authorize the District Manager to execute a contract with Lumos & Associates for the design of Phase 1 of the schedule 40 replacement program at a cost not to exceed $250,000. Leann Teter seconded the motion. Leann Teter, Bob McDowell, John Sheridan aye. Brad Newlon, David James nay. Motion passed.
Public Comment: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES
John Sheridan motioned to approve the minutes of the August 5, 2020 Board Meeting. Bob McDowell seconded the motion. All ayes. Minutes approved.
Public Comment: None
CHECK SUMMARY
Leann Teter motioned to approve the check summary for July 2020. Brad Newlon seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion passed.
REPORTS
District Engineer
Mike Bennett reviewed the tracking schedule.
District Counsel:
Mike worked with Greg on the Domestic Partner issue.
District Manager
Greg reviewed the Manager’s Report.
BOARD REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Bob McDowell motioned to adjourn the meeting. John Sheridan seconded the motion. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Beth Cook, Acting Secretary