Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss new Diesel Tax, new apartments, a wastewater agreement, and more

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, June 4 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

On the docket for discussion includes approving contracts of new and current employees, a wastewater agreement with Lyon County, a diesel tax and more.

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Discussion and possible action regarding an action to adopt, on second reading Bill No. 107 will be held, which is in regards to imposing a five cent per gallon diesel tax.

According to the agenda, the Board of Supervisors is authorized by NRS 373.062 to enact by ordinance a zero to five cent per gallon tax on the sale of diesel fuel within Carson City. The attached proposed ordinance imposes the diesel fuel tax effective August 1, 2020, with a sunset provision for the expiration of the diesel fuel tax on December 31, 2022, unless the continuation of the diesel fuel tax is approved by the voters through a ballot question. The diesel fuel tax would generate approximately an additional $400,000 annually that would be used for Carson City's roads. The diesel fuel tax is supported by many in the trucking industry as a portion of the proceeds statewide would be used to construct roadside parking for commercial trucks to allow truck drivers to rest in safe areas.

A discussion and possible action will be held regarding an expenditure of $17,197 from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Redevelopment Revolving Fund to support various arts and culture special events.

According to the agenda, the Redevelopment Authority annually funds arts and culture special events from a portion of the Revolving Fund. The Cultural Commission received a total of $17,500 in arts and culture special event funding requests, and a total of $25,000 has been allocated in the FY 2021 budget for those activities. Application requests include: $5,000 for Wild Horse Productions' Disney's Moana; $2,500 for Brewery Art Center's Falsettos; $5,000 for Carson City Symphony's Concert Series; and $5,000 for Mile High Jazz Band's Carson City Music & Art Festival. All expenditures from the Redevelopment Revolving Fund (603) must be authorized by Resolution of the Board of Supervisors upon recommendation from the Redevelopment Authority.

A discussion and possible action will be held in regards to a request for a Historical Tax Deferment on property located within the Historic District and zoned Residential Office, located at 204 N. Minnesota Street. The new owner of a property is seeking to continue to receive the Historic Tax Deferment.

There are five contracts to be discussed during the meeting: A Clinical Treatment and Counseling Services for Mental Health Court contract, for an amount not to exceed $54,000; two annual Conflict Counsel Attorney contracts for an estimated amount of $125,859.94 for the first year; a three-year contract with the current Conflict Counsel Attorney, and a proposed increase in purchase authority for bleach for a new total not to exceed $335,000.

Discussion and possible action will be held in regards to the appointment of one member to the Carson City Audit Committee for a term that expires on Dec. 31, 2021. The Audit Committee consists of five members, one Board of Supervisor’s member and four citizens-at-large. There are currently two citizen-at-large positions vacant.

Discussion and possible action will be held regarding entering into contact with Edge Communications, Inc. to undertake the Roop Street Fiber Optic Project, which will connect Fire Station 52 and traffic signals to the City’s fiber optic network.

In addition, a contract will be discussed regarding the Pete Livermore Parking Lot Reconstruction Project, for which A & K Earth Movers Inc. has offered their services.

Discussion and possible action will be held regarding an Interlocal Agreement relating to the disposal of processed wastewater solids between Carson City and Lyon County, to be effective Dec. 16, 2020 through June 30, 2030 and generating an estimated $48,000 to $96,000 per year in revenue for the Carson City Sanitary Landfill.

According to the agenda, Lyon County owns and operates several wastewater treatment plants serving the citizens of Lyon County. The wastewater treatment plants generate and Lyon County needs to dispose of approximately 2,000 to 4,000 tons of processed wastewater solids annually. Lyon County and Carson City currently have an agreement permitting Lyon County to dispose of the solids at the Carson City Sanitary Landfill and this proposed agreement will continue that arrangement. Under the new agreement, Lyon County will reimburse Carson City $24.00 per ton, the current in-county fee for municipal solid waste, for the processed wastewater solids disposed at the landfill.

Discussion and possible action regarding an action to adopt, on second reading Bill No. 107 will be held, which is in regards to imposing a five cent per gallon diesel tax.

According to the agenda, the Board of Supervisors is authorized by NRS 373.062 to enact by ordinance a zero to five cent per gallon tax on the sale of diesel fuel within Carson City. The attached proposed ordinance imposes the diesel fuel tax effective August 1, 2020, with a sunset provision for the expiration of the diesel fuel tax on December 31, 2022, unless the continuation of the diesel fuel tax is approved by the voters through a ballot question. The diesel fuel tax would generate approximately an additional $400,000 annually that would be used for Carson City's roads. The diesel fuel tax is supported by many in the trucking industry as a portion of the proceeds statewide would be used to construct roadside parking for commercial trucks to allow truck drivers to rest in safe areas.

A discussion and possible action will be held regarding the rezoning of 6.45 acres to Multi-Family Apartment zoning, located at 3410 Butti Way.

A discussion and possible action will be held regarding an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to amend the conditions of approval of a special use permit for an asphalt plant and aggregate crushing facility known as Tahoe Western Asphalt.

According to the agenda, in accordance with CCMC 18.02.060, the appellant is appealing the February 26, 2020 decision of the Planning Commission concerning its amendment to conditions of approval related to a Special Use Permit (SUP) for an asphalt plant and aggregate crushing facility. More specifically, the appellant is requesting that the Board of Supervisors: (1) remove the November 20, 2019 SUP requirement that the facility use a regenerative thermal oxidizer; (2) remove the SUP requirement that odors not be detectable beyond the property line of the facility, and replace that requirement with alternative language; (3) remove the SUP condition concerning code enforcement monitoring; (4) find that the use of Ecosorb is effective in mitigating odor emitted from the facility; (5) remove the SUP requirement that a lighting specification must be provided at the time of building permit application; and (6) allow the facility to operate at night and on Sundays, up to 30 times per calendar year.

For these and other agenda topics, you can view the agenda in its entirety here.