Carson City Supervisors to discuss ballot question, a new 'Community Resilience Ambassador' position and more

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, April 7 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Members of the public who wish only to view the meeting but do NOT plan to make public comment may watch the livestream of the Board of Supervisors meeting at https://www.carson.org/granicus and by clicking on “In progress” next to the meeting date, or by tuning in to cable channel 191.

The public may provide public comment in advance of a meeting by written submission to the following email address: publiccomment@carson.org. For inclusion or reference in the minutes of the meeting, your public comment must include your full name and be submitted via email by not later than 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. Public comment during a meeting is limited to three minutes per speaker.

On the agenda:

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding the potential disposal of city-owned land at 2621 Northgate Lane, which comprises 1.133 acres in total including a 15,841 square foot office building.

Currently, the city leases office spaces on the property to various non-profits which pay normal or below-market rent to the city. The city wishes to dispose of the property, and staff is seeking approval of a resolution establishing the procedure and terms of the property’s disposal.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding the proposed language of a ballot question which will ask voters whether or not to continue collecting a five-cent tax on diesel fuel with proceeds to be used for the sole purpose of constructing, maintaining and repairing public highways, roads, streets and alleys located in Carson City, which is set to expire in December.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding a proposed Community Resilience Ambassador being provided by the state to assist Carson City Health and Human Services in implementing and integrating the Crisis Counseling Program.

The goal of the program is to provide early triage, interventions, and referral of services that can reduce the risk of mental health disorders impacted by COVID-19.

The ambassador, according to the agenda, provides assistance to individuals and communities recovering from the effects of natural and human-caused disasters, as well as behavioral and substance use concerns, effective from May 30, 2022 through May 30, 2026.

— The Carson City District Attorney’s Office is requesting authorization for the submission fo a grant application to fund a position for a Victim/Witness Coordinator position. This position would provide services to victims of crime. The grant would fund approximately 75 percent and would need a 25 percent required match.

— A discussion and possible action regarding a proposed $336,000 increase in purchase authority for bulk fuel will be held. According to the agenda, the city purchases bulk fuel for city-owned vehicles and provides a card lock fueling network which allows city employees to refuel a city-owned vehicle. Due to “severe disruptions” in the global oil market and subsequent higher fuel prices, the city is on track to exceed their fuel budget. The new purchase authority amount would be a little over $1.09 million.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding an emergency expenditure for water supply pipe replacement and associated repairs at the Carson City Aquatic Facility and an increase in the capital budget for an amount not to exceed $85,121.

The pipe ruptured unexpectedly, requiring the emergency repair to keep the facility fully open and operational as well as compliant with building and health codes. The city manager has approved the emergency repair funds.

— The Carson City Fire Department is asking for an additional $23,000 in purchase authority for the purchase of extractors, which are used to clean personal protective equipment. The current purchase authority is for $125,000. The fire department was awarded $28,000 in grant fundings to purchase the extractors. L.N. Curtis and Sons stated they could provide and install three extractors for the price of the grant fund, but doing so would exceed the purchase threshold by $125,000 by $23,000.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding a proposed $37,000 increase in annual purchase authority to purchase Cationic Flocculant chemical for the city’s Water Resource Recovery Facility, use to treat waste solids. The city is experiencing an increase in wastewater solids than previously anticipated. The new not-to-exceed annual amount would be raised to $180,000 if accepted.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding a request for a Historical Tax Deferment on property zoned single family 6,000 located within the Historic District at 500 Mountain Street.

The subject property is eligible for the open space use assessment, commonly known as the historical tax deferment, as a result of its conformance to specific standards and its historical status in Carson City. A change in ownership has recently occurred.

— Nevada Health Centers is requesting a change to the scope of work in a COVID-19 grant project to purchase COVID-19 testing equipment and COVID-19 supplies after they were unable to secure a contractor fo the Covered Parking Structure project, which would have converted the Nevada Health Center parking area into a COVID-19 screening and testing area.

Funding for the project, which was allotted in the amount of $57,191, comes from a community block grant. The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development has approved the request for a change in scope of work.

— A discussion and presentation regarding the Liquor Hearings Officer’s 2021 Annual Report will be held, regarding liquor license applications, disciplinary actions and penalties, and compliance checks.

To read this and other agendas in their entirety, please visit https://www.carson.org/agendas