[1:55] Supervisors to order. Bre, can I have a roll call, please? Supervisor Geomi. Supervisor White. Supervisor Horton. Supervisor

[2:06] Shuddy. Mayor Bagwell. Here, a quorum is present. Thank you so much. And then already ready to get us started this morning is a

[2:16] Pastor Peggy today. Sometimes the husband does. I love it. Get us started today.

[2:23] Thank you.

[2:24] Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.

[2:29] Before the mountains were brought forth,

[2:31] or ever you had formed the earth and the world,

[2:34] from everlasting to everlasting, you are God.

[2:38] Psalm 90, once true to you.

[2:42] Almighty God, Father in heaven, we praise your name,

[2:46] and we're thankful for the privilege to gather together

[2:49] this morning and commit our time to you. We ask for your wisdom and discernment upon our

[2:55] Board of Supervisors as they work together and make decisions that will affect the people of

[3:01] our beloved city. We ask for your divine grace, godly wisdom, and understanding. We invite your

[3:09] presence in our midst, lead and guide us, we pray. To those who are weary, we ask for a renewing of

[3:17] strength and endurance. Bless our families and our coworkers and to those in attendance today.

[3:26] We pray for your continued protection for those who heroically serve in harm's way.

[3:33] We remember those who sacrifice their very lives to save others 25 years ago on September 11th.

[3:39] We will never forget. We pray for our mayor and each one of our board of supervisors

[3:46] our share of and fire departments. We continue to pray for our teachers and for our students. May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit, Romans 15, 13, and in Jesus name we pray. Amen.

[4:10] Thank you so much. I'm so appreciated.

[4:14] Surge, would you like to do the honor of leading the pledge?

[4:19] Right, we're going to keep them right to the very end.

[4:40] We're now on our opening public comment and I have Genie Elder that is asked to speak

[4:49] at the beginning. Do you need to come on up? It's great. Oh, welcome.

[5:02] Perfect. My name is Jeanne Elder. I am a Carson City resident and I live on Parkland Avenue. My concern today is that our little beloved street that used to be a cult exec is now a runway all the way to little lane. Our 25 mile an hour has gone to 40 miles an hour and nobody slows down. We have children, we have animals and we have deer that frequent

[5:32] our neighborhood constantly and nobody's coming to slow them down. My wish is that we could get

[5:41] a 25 mile an hour posted sign or a speed bump on our street because I have an 11 and seven

[5:50] year old granddaughter that come and stay with me often and they can't even play for fear of

[5:56] the car down the street hitting them. I don't know what to do about that. So I'm

[6:02] coming to you to see if I can get help because I love my neighborhood. We have a

[6:07] beautiful neighborhood, elderly neighbors, and I'm just trying to get things

[6:14] fixed. Sorry I'm a little nervous. And the other thing is we have like 15

[6:19] ferro cats. I don't know if there's anything that you can do about those because

[6:23] because they're, what do they call them?

[6:27] They have a name for them.

[6:28] Anyway, they keep having babies and we have 15 of them

[6:31] and they use our yards to, you know,

[6:34] which everybody needs to go somewhere, but anyway.

[6:40] But my main concern is to speed limit

[6:43] since they built a little lane housing.

[6:47] Our street is like a runway.

[6:49] Even the, even the waste management truck

[6:52] goes about 40 miles an hour down the road and it is a 25 mile an hour street. So

[6:59] if there's absolutely anything at all that can be done about that, I would love

[7:04] to see that done, you know, to protect our street neighborhood. Okay, thank you.

[7:12] Thank you. You did great. Thank you. I don't have anyone else signed up at the

[7:18] at the beginning of the meeting,

[7:21] but is there any other, Danny?

[7:35] Hello, Danny French, Carson City, Nevada.

[7:39] I'm hearing today in spite of myself.

[7:44] My hope is that I will get a chance

[7:47] to talk to the people in this community

[7:49] that are dealing with the basic issues

[7:53] of individuals' lives from their health to their passing.

[7:58] And that's fish, health and human services, knots, et cetera, et cetera.

[8:04] I also want to bring up the fact that flock has been in the city news, has been in

[8:11] the state news and has gone national.

[8:14] And those guidelines and railings that we were maybe a little short on should be reconsidered.

[8:22] I would actually like the board to consider retracting that contract.

[8:27] The mayor had once said there's no contact we can't get out of.

[8:31] We've always written something in that will allow us to exit a circumstance if it doesn't work out well.

[8:38] I'd also like to bring up the Hock Fire.

[8:41] Hock Fire response by cert and their volunteers in the fire departments and

[8:47] the community communications are reviewing their efforts.

[8:53] And through that review, hopefully we'll come up with ways to have everybody advised and knowing, but prevention is one of the biggest things that I think we're missing and Carson directly related to our red flag and our seasonal changes which really require us to advise the community that we are in a drought that we are having this type of weather and we have these type of restraints and considerations we'd like you to be aware of.

[9:24] I can't look at the clock apparently, it's a trigger for some of my issues, so somebody

[9:30] cut me off when you're ready.

[9:32] I feel that we are not taking advantage of the studies that are out there about sleep

[9:36] deprivation.

[9:38] Education people already are doing that.

[9:41] A hungry child and a one that hasn't slept is going to have more behavioral issues, more

[9:47] psychological restraints and intellectual downtime. It's like having a permanent fog when

[9:56] you're not able to get the sleep you need. I feel that part of it.

[10:00] Issues that homeless are dealing with right now are lack of sleep, the lack of nutrition, the lack of transportation, and all of those things I would like them to review in more specific ways with the individual services. And I'm hoping that those fine needs are suggestions that I give will bring up questions of nothing else as to how and why we're putting money into more record keeping instead of perhaps having every

[10:29] officer train like most would and most able to respond to only certain situations while

[10:38] every sheriff is responsible. Thank you. Thank you.

[10:41] Senator, any other? Come on. All

[10:55] right. Spike McGuire for the record. I'm the executive

[10:59] director of a brewery art center and I just wanted to pop in. We just got done with another

[11:02] great year of the Levitt Amp summer concert series. So I just wanted to thank really everyone

[11:08] of the city for being so supportive over the last 10 years is really grown into a beautiful thing.

[11:13] We ended with the very first ban that we started the series with and I think it was our highest

[11:17] attendant event. So it's just really great that it's become such a great part of the fabric

[11:21] of the Carson City culture. So I want to thank, of course, all of you. I want to thank

[11:25] Kenny for a share of presence out there and just that it was a very safe event and I also want to

[11:32] thank John Bockdale, the emergency manager for the city who's been just a great support and

[11:37] making sure that we are well outfitted to take care of anything that might come up.

[11:41] And of course, hope and Cecilia and everyone we work with for the permit.

[11:43] So just a big thank you to everyone for another successful year.

[11:47] It's my favorite part of my job and we could not do it without the city support.

[11:51] And we have the Murals and Music Festival is going on this weekend.

[11:55] I think we might hear more from somebody else in their public comments.

[11:58] So go too much on that, but I do want to invite you.

[12:00] We're doing a concert tomorrow night in the Performance Hall of Brewery Arts Center for part of that.

[12:04] we have an artist coming from Colorado and another artist coming from Oregon so fun to get

[12:08] some folks coming in for that. And since I'm here I just wanted to say I've checked out the plan

[12:17] for the Carson City Bike Project and I know that their MOU is on the agenda today. And I just wanted

[12:22] to say that I'm a big supporter of that project. I think the trail systems we have are amazing.

[12:26] I think everything that they are doing and the muscle power folks are doing is really great and

[12:31] And that is a big sector of tourism is just the mountain biker and the adventure

[12:34] supporters.

[12:35] So when you're looking at that later, I just wanted to toss my support for that as well.

[12:40] And I want to get out of here with a little time on the clock.

[12:41] So thank you very much.

[12:43] Thanks.

[12:45] Do I have further better?

[12:52] Good morning, Eric Brooks, Arts and Culture program manager for Visit Carson City.

[12:56] Thank you for having me.

[12:58] Music and Murals Festival, the fourth and final one as well underway.

[13:02] A couple of big highlights.

[13:03] We have four international artists, two BASC artists from Spain, our hair, Jocelyn and Laura.

[13:09] They'll be doing all ages workshop this evening on collage.

[13:14] Their work will also be shown at the Reno Tahoe International Art Show this weekend.

[13:19] And they're painting a mural on the back of grocery outlet facing Longstreet where we did the big train bird mural last year.

[13:26] that has Washoe Basque and Carson Landscapes.

[13:30] Washoe people, a Basque shepherd,

[13:32] and the Carson Landscape all within it.

[13:34] Another great highlight.

[13:36] And by the way, they will be bringing back

[13:38] pictures and images of Carson City and the mural

[13:41] for TV interviews and print.

[13:44] So we'll be having a big international splash

[13:46] because of this festival there.

[13:49] Hisco is here from Australia.

[13:50] He'll be finishing the Mark Twainwall,

[13:52] which is near LA Bakery.

[13:53] We're working with Travel Nevada's Australia tourism arm to get some promotion for the

[13:59] mural and for Carson City along with that as well.

[14:02] And we have prison coming from Mexico.

[14:05] So great international presence and as much as I love them coming to influence the artists

[14:09] and the people that we have here, them going back with great stories of what we have and

[14:14] what we offer is even better.

[14:16] So we have maps, lots of other highlights, 18 artists, 16 walls this year, lots of fun stuff

[14:21] to look at.

[14:22] so please take them up and have fun this week. Thank you so much for that.

[14:30] I think one of the most

[14:31] interesting parts last night I had the pleasure of meeting a few of the artists that were working

[14:36] on the walls is that they can tell whose work is what when they pass by them they know who the artist

[14:43] is from their style or for the way they paint and so I thought wow kind of like your signature,

[14:50] your fingerprint, but that they actually are amazed at each other's work, and how

[14:56] supportive they were of each other. I thought that...

[15:00] That was pretty fantastic, and I look forward to my tour Friday to see all the new murals. I think it's a great undertaking that CTA has worked on in the Brewery Art Center. You guys have really done a good job getting great artists to come and beautify Carson City, right? That's really phenomenal. So thank you so very much. Please let the artist know how much we appreciate their work.

[15:33] There we go. They want to get it done. I can't wait to see them all. Do I have any other?

[15:42] Okay. Thank you all so much. Then we will move on to the agenda. We're on item six,

[15:51] which is the approval of our minutes. Do any member have any corrections or changes?

[15:57] No. Supervisor Geomi, a motion.

[16:00] Moved to approve Carson City Board of Supervisors,

[16:02] meeting minutes from the 20th of August, 2026 is presented.

[16:08] Second.

[16:09] Have a motion in the second for approval.

[16:11] All those in favor, please say aye.

[16:13] Aye.

[16:13] Any opposed say no.

[16:15] Let the record reflect it was unanimous.

[16:17] Thank you.

[16:18] Well, if you'll join me on the floor,

[16:20] we will do our presentations for this morning.

[16:23] And we're going to start off with our length of service,

[16:30] we

[16:42] got this one, that's

[16:49] it,

[16:50] one.

[16:51] Okay.

[16:56] All right.

[16:56] Does anybody know who it is besides the person?

[17:01] Yeah.

[17:02] I was going to say right, her own department's here, so it should work, right?

[17:05] How about Rachel Freshman, our epidemiology and PhD?

[17:14] I'm really having a hard time thinking this has been five years.

[17:18] I'm like wow really thank you so much for all that you do for us keeping us safe.

[17:25] That's really what it's all about.

[17:27] Good morning.

[17:28] Thank you mayor.

[17:29] Rachel's actually been with the city for longer than five years.

[17:32] She started with us during the pandemic as a contractor doing disease investigations and

[17:37] five years ago she got her first Carson City job as our epidemiologist and was

[17:42] recently promoted to our FEMPHP manager position. So very excited to have her

[17:46] there. She's an excellent addition to our management team, but I just had a

[17:49] few words that I wanted to say about Rachel and because I get nervous I wrote

[17:53] them out. Rachel's so much more than the job title that she holds, surely there

[17:58] are not enough positive adjectives to describe Rachel. She's smart, reflective,

[18:02] respective, respectful, genuine, encouraging and considerate.

[18:06] Everything that makes Carson City employees outstanding is found in Rachel.

[18:11] She enjoys serving this community.

[18:13] She builds teams and empowers her development.

[18:15] She's thoughtful in her approach and does her work through the lens of improving the quality of life for all residents and visitors.

[18:21] She challenges herself and supports others.

[18:23] She's also one of the staff enrolled in the inaugural cohort of the Emerging Leaders Program.

[18:28] Rachel is an incredible member of our Carson City team and the CCHHS team. We're excited

[18:33] that she's been here for five years. We look forward to many more, many more, and we are

[18:39] excited to have her part of our future as well.

[18:45] Yeah, it's the spot where I usually say,

[18:47] is that 20 more in your...

[18:52] Oh, see, now we're getting somewhere today. Yeah, I like just do that, right?

[18:58] So do you have some other friends or family members and other staff to come in and share in the joy of their

[19:11] big smiles and

[19:22] I heard that snap several times so she's open for one good picture out of that right.

[19:27] Again, congratulations and thank you for all you do our

[19:33] next one's a pretty special one to and I think maybe a few people in the room might be here for this one.

[19:40] The color of the shirts is like a giveaway, right?

[19:43] You know, I see a green here.

[19:46] But surge, come on up.

[19:51] And really, this is on behalf of all of us.

[19:54] I want to be perfectly clear.

[19:57] I get the honor of presenting.

[20:00] We're reading it, but you have certainly the full board. Yeah, that's a good way to say it. You have a good fan club. So this is a proclamation for search, whereas search Duarte has dedicated his time, talent and passion to playing a vital role in equipping residents with essential skills in disaster readiness, emergency response, and community support through the community emergency response team.

[20:29] and fondly known, let's just call it CERT because it's easier to say and get that out.

[20:35] Whereas through his outstanding leadership and dedication, CERT has built a capable

[20:41] and empowered volunteer force ready to assist during emergencies, disasters, and community

[20:48] events.

[20:49] That's clear when you look in the room to see all these volunteers that come to support

[20:55] him this time, right?

[20:56] but I know you've been there for all of them.

[21:00] Whereas, search joined the Carson City Cert in April of 2022,

[21:05] it became the program manager in early 2023.

[21:09] He has been a constant steadfast volunteer during this time,

[21:13] while then contracting for program management.

[21:17] Whereas, his work as a Cert Program Manager

[21:20] demonstrates exceptional commitment to the community

[21:24] by developing training programs, coordinating exercises, and promoting the culture of preparedness

[21:30] across the person's city and beyond. Whereas, through his vision and professionalism, search,

[21:37] search. Yeah, search and rescue. You might do a little that. None of that. Never. You're done.

[21:49] Okay, a little bit more. He went. But search is strength and collaboration between volunteers,

[21:55] first responders and emergency management personnel, ensuring a unified and effective

[22:00] response during times of need.

[22:04] And whereas his contributions directly enhance public safety, increase community resilience

[22:10] and inspire residents to actively engage in protecting their neighborhoods and assisting

[22:16] others.

[22:17] Whereas Carson City is proud to recognize individuals like Slurge, who show exemplary service leadership

[22:24] and dedication to cert and his commitment to public safety continues to make a lasting

[22:30] and meaningful impact on our community. And then it's the fun things, but now therefore

[22:37] I, Laurie Bagwell, Mayor of Carson City on behalf of the Board of Supervisors and a grateful

[22:42] community. Do hereby proclaim September 17, 2026 as surged to work day-day. How do you like

[22:50] that in Carson City, right? You get to share that honor with the Constitution, right? So you're

[22:59] going to remember this for a very long time. It's a pretty good combination to do that, but I just

[23:06] wanted to say a few other words about Surge. And one of them is I'm just so proud of the work your

[23:15] Their whole team did helping us with the flags, the brand new ones on the north and south

[23:22] end of town, for the 4th of July.

[23:25] We couldn't have gotten this done without the work of again volunteers, maybe having to

[23:31] practice a little bit with a large flag, but what a, again, tribute for a lifetime, right?

[23:39] You look at that and say, we'll have this for a very long time, so I also want to just

[23:44] take the moment to thank all the cert members who did that and then the flag work you do on

[23:50] actual flag day. We do it at the fire department where we honor our flag and properly dispose of it

[23:58] by burning ones. So I just, there's a lot to this man, you know, but he began his federal law enforcement

[24:06] career as a special agent with the Department of Commerce Office of Export Enforcement

[24:12] investigating illegal transfers of control.

[24:16] I know you're thinking I'm going to say something else when you say the word controlled, right?

[24:21] But it's nuclear and computer technology to prescribed countries.

[24:27] He transferred to U.S. Customs Service, which later was assimilated into the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations,

[24:35] and conducted or managed international investigations into terrorism,

[24:40] illegal weapons, and technology transfers, cyber crimes, money laundering,

[24:46] narcotics trafficking, we did have to get that in somewhere, and other international crimes.

[24:52] Mr. Duarte retired in 2007 as the deputy special agent in charge.

[25:01] After retiring from the federal government, Mr. Joarty joined Booz Allen Hamilton as a consultant

[25:09] for U.S. government law enforcement, defense and intelligence clients. After consulting

[25:15] for eight years, he formed Surge Forward Consulting, providing policy, operational and technical

[25:23] matter expertise to government and commercial clients.

[25:27] He joined the cert team in April of 22 and became the program manager in 23.

[25:34] He received a master's degree in public administration from the National University in 2003.

[25:42] He's a graduate of the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar in Quantico,

[25:48] Co-Virginia and the Federal Executive Institute in Charlotte, Virginia.

[25:53] He's a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and Mr. Dewarney.

[25:59] Yeah, we knew that was coming. Library of Congress for a service and commitment to the defense of our nation.

[26:05] Pretty fantastic, huh?

[26:08] I just don't even know what to say.

[26:09] that's a big hug of thank you and gratitude for this community, true,

[26:17] for what John, all right,

[26:21] we're close. It's a trick. We have to hide things, you know, to hide.

[26:30] Can't say enough about Serge, John Beckett, all of Carson City Emergency Manager, friend, partner,

[26:35] but the relationships he's built in our community, and you can tell by the representation here in

[26:40] in the room, the team, but like every good relationship,

[26:43] it's not just Serge, his wife Wendy, please come up.

[26:47] She's been the support.

[26:57] She's been the support to this wonderful gentleman

[26:59] as a wonderful wife, spouse, supporter,

[27:02] and former federal agent herself.

[27:05] So leading behind the scenes to help us have

[27:08] what we've had the last several years.

[27:10] So thank you, Wendy, for that.

[27:12] Now on to some stuff for Serge.

[27:14] Hopefully we can make him a little red.

[27:16] So, first search Duarte, a leader, a mentor, and a friend, thank you for your re-invigoration

[27:24] of our 13 and building Carson City Cert.

[27:29] So, thank you very much.

[27:35] And this comes from our Sheriff's Department.

[27:39] Mr. Riccolo does a great job of taking some ammo cans and allowing us to turn those into

[27:46] your response kit to help you be more prepared.

[27:50] So we took the Liberty hopefully it's okay to put your Marine Corps logo on there side-by-side with the cert logo for Carson City as your name on the top.

[28:01] Our American flag as well as a little start to the Constitution.

[28:08] So want you to put that in your side-by-side that's been so represented with the cert team and hopefully you'll be prepared on your bad day.

[28:21] So much. And then what yeah, I was going to say why don't you all come up and anyone that wants to to share in this celebration with surge, it will be a great picture and be

[28:39] real.

[28:40] It

[28:44] probably could be the whole room. I'm kind of guessing that any so again anyone that wants to share in it

[28:49] We got lots of room that you could come and just share this moment

[28:59] Come come come. Yeah, the little ballad

[29:09] Smarty pants

[29:11] There you go

[30:46] Well, they're piling out. I'll just make a comment. There are members of that certain team who

[30:51] have been on the search team since it started and with you, right?

[30:58] Yeah, and it's impressive that they've stayed that long and endured throw the ups and

[31:03] downs.

[31:04] So it's an impressive group of volunteers.

[31:07] Absolutely.

[31:10] Okay.

[31:11] All right.

[31:12] We're now going to move through, we're on the consent agenda.

[31:16] No one has requested an item, so Supervisor Geomi, a motion.

[31:22] I move to approve the consent agenda consisting of item 8A, 9A, 10A, 11A, 12A, 13A, and 14A all as presented.

[31:33] I have a motion in a second for approval.

[31:37] All those in favor, please say aye.

[31:39] Aye.

[31:39] Any opposed say no.

[31:41] Let the record reflect it was unanimous.

[31:44] Thank you so much.

[31:45] Okay. We're now going to move to agenda item 16A. This is for discussion and possible action to appoint a member to the Carson City culture and tourism authority, aptly called CTA, in case no one knew that one was to represent the hotel motel industry and I will do my disclosure.

[32:09] NRS 281A 420 requires me to disclose a conflict of interest and abstain from voting when I have a disqualifying conflict.

[32:18] One of the candidates for appointment to the CTA is Samuel Muzingo and his resume indicates that he is an active contributing member of the Carson City Parks and Recreation Foundation.

[32:30] I am currently on the board for the foundation and serve in an unpaid volunteer role as treasurer.

[32:36] I am not acquainted with Mr. Mozingo and in any event I do not have a commitment in my private

[32:43] capacity to him as my fiduciary duty is owed to the foundation and not to individual members

[32:50] of the foundation. I make this disclosure for full transparency but I believe that my independence

[32:57] of judgment is not materially affected in this circumstance and I will be voting on the matter.

[33:06] okay are we there he is right there Sam come on up

[33:14] okay let's go one second

[33:16] and we will get Ben good

[33:24] morning so you have been through an appointment process

[33:27] before with open space so I'm gonna guess I don't have to tell you how this is

[33:33] going to work.

[33:34] All right, so why don't you tell me what you think the top three issues that will be

[33:45] facing the tourism, just in general, over the next three to five years?

[33:52] I think, well, first and foremost, that's a great question.

[33:55] I just want to make a quick comment for that disclosure.

[33:58] on my resume, I mentioned that I was a member of the Foundation of Parks and Recreation.

[34:04] I was a member in 2024 to 2025, and then my membership laps, I never renewed the membership.

[34:12] So my apologies on that.

[34:14] I would never want to lie about anything regarding that information.

[34:20] Regarding your question, Mayor, I think the three biggest, you know, obstacles that

[34:28] We'll probably deal with in Carson City as first is attracting people to this area.

[34:34] I'll refer back to my time in Open Space a few different times in our conversation here,

[34:41] but what I've learned about Carson City is you have to dig a little bit to see what

[34:47] is really here and what this city really offers.

[34:53] Everyone I talked to doesn't know about the trails, but I've been on Open Space for four

[34:58] years, and I can tell you that we have world-renowned...

[35:00] So, it's just driving initial traffic to our area. When I tell people that you can hike from the steps of the capital all the way to Canada or all the way down to Mexico, their mind is blown. And I think that's just one of the beautiful things about our town and our city. For the other two, that's a good question. I mean, I would really have to think about it a little bit deeper. I know just driving traffic is the biggest and most important.

[35:28] And then I would say just finding ways to enable opportunities for all walks of life for all different types of people.

[35:39] Back in open space again, Lindsey and Greg, they've done a great job, you know, making trails and accessible for all types of different people, wheelchairs, disabilities, whether you're walking or running or biking.

[35:54] And I think these are, you know, great opportunities that we can just keep digging a little bit deeper within.

[36:02] And I don't know if I have a third one off the top.

[36:04] That's where I'm currently at.

[36:07] Thank you so very much.

[36:11] Supervisor shooting.

[36:13] I know just so that nobody can steal her question.

[36:18] I appreciate that. Thank you.

[36:20] I have all these questions just for that reason, so now I get to choose.

[36:27] Well, save some for me in case you steal mine. I'll steal yours.

[36:34] All right. So you spoke a little bit to areas that we could do better.

[36:41] So please share an example of where you feel the city is excelling in promoting tourism.

[36:47] And what is it that you believe makes it so successful?

[36:52] Well, I think like the best example that I can find is back

[36:57] during the holiday season of this last year, visit Carson City.

[37:00] I think they partnered with several different groups within the city

[37:03] and put out that really cool video showcasing.

[37:08] I do all know what I'm talking about.

[37:09] Yeah, showcasing the city and just the railroad museum and prison hill.

[37:14] I mean, it was just so cool to share and see that and it got me excited, it got my wife

[37:21] excited, you know, I share with my parents that I don't live in town here and it's things

[37:25] like that, that when you, when you see a, you know, a group like Visit Crossed City and

[37:31] they partner with everyone that's a part of the government, everyone that's a key player

[37:36] here in the city, you know, muscle powered. People don't know about muscle powered, right?

[37:41] It's all these things that make the city great and when you can get it together and then you can showcase it and share it with the world really.

[37:50] That's what makes the city great.

[37:52] I mean, that's why I'm applying to this, you know, position is because I want to continue to be a part of that and help grow tourism, help grow, you know, the city in the right direction.

[38:04] So, um, do that answer your question.

[38:08] You did.

[38:09] Thank you.

[38:10] Great.

[38:11] Okay.

[38:12] Uh, Mr. Horton.

[38:14] Good morning.

[38:15] Morning.

[38:16] In your own words, can you explain what's the identity of our town?

[38:21] Yeah.

[38:22] Yeah, it's a great question.

[38:23] Thank you.

[38:24] I think our town is.

[38:26] Is a very proud town.

[38:29] I think we have a lot of residents that have strong opinions that care deeply about what.

[38:33] You all do about the direction of the government and I think that's something that separates our town from a lot of towns.

[38:43] We have people that care deeply from all different types of ages and they're going to let you hear about it.

[38:52] And I think that's what makes our city great is that we listen to those opinions.

[38:57] we listen to those differing voices and you all make action based off of that and that makes

[39:04] a functioning city and that's what makes our city great.

[39:09] That's how I feel about, you know,

[39:11] I think our identity as a whole is we really take the idea of what local means and we put it into

[39:19] we take those words and we put it into action. You look at our farmers market every Saturday,

[39:25] You know, in the summer, that's our community in a nutshell, right?

[39:29] I mean, it's people that get out early in the morning, that want to spend money into Carson City,

[39:34] that want to be a part of the community, and they could easily go to Reno or Tahoe,

[39:40] but they have it right here just in our backyard.

[39:42] And I think just extracting that and just putting the foot on the gas as much as we can to do that,

[39:50] But my partnering with our local groups is really what our city is all about.

[39:57] Thank you.

[40:00] Supervisor Wade. Thank you. Morning, Sam. Morning, sir. What's the next piece of the puzzle? Is it an event or an attraction that makes Carson City a true multi-day destination? That's a great question. Well, I'm getting ready, you know, at the hotel for Nevada Day. And this will be my first Nevada Day working here in Carson City. Thank you. That's what everyone stole me. And we're excited.

[40:29] but I think we are, you know, an event or two away, you know, that what can we do as a city that brings people here and not just driving through.

[40:43] I believe that's a piece of the puzzle and I believe, again, it's just everyone I tell about Carson City. Do you like living in Carson City? I love living in Carson City.

[40:54] And the reason why is because once you just flip that stone upside down and you see what actually is being offered, there's plenty to be offered.

[41:06] You just have to look a little deeper. And I don't know if that's necessarily social media blitzes or partnering deeper or just finding ways to get the word out.

[41:18] but I know that's a huge part of what we're trying to do and what visit Carson's trying to do

[41:22] and all the work that you folks have been doing and offering, you know, for the city. So

[41:27] I think it's a multifaceted problem. I think there are a few pieces to the puzzle,

[41:31] but they're all attainable and they're all within reach. You're welcome.

[41:38] I say the best for last. So if I was to cheer me.

[41:41] Yeah, that was good, that's an inside joke, so it's okay.

[41:47] Sam, thanks for applying first off.

[41:49] A couple of questions, one real short one.

[41:52] Have you attended any CTA meetings?

[41:55] I haven't.

[41:56] And so the reason behind that, just to clarify,

[41:59] the last ten years, I was working up at the lake,

[42:02] and then down in Reno.

[42:03] And I recently got the job here at the federal.

[42:06] You know, my wife and I, we have a ten month daughter.

[42:09] Ten month-year-old daughter.

[42:10] So I figured let me try and start working here and being a figure contributor to the area.

[42:16] And I was on OSAC, you know, for four years and I always had an initial goal to get on the

[42:21] tourism board. I just never I always saw the hotel motel, you know, a position available. I just

[42:28] never thought I was qualified because I was working in a different area. So I had never attended a

[42:33] meeting but I do and I have met with Stu several times and everyone in his office and I think

[42:41] they're great partners and just the way that they operate and the way that they communicate

[42:45] to myself as a leader at the hotel is really fantastic and I'd love to be a part of overseeing

[42:52] that and a part to help see that component of tourism just continue to grow in the area.

[42:59] Yeah.

[43:00] Okay.

[43:00] Then my real question is, CTA is often asked to sponsor a new event or a new event.

[43:12] I'm looking to see what your thought process is on how you will evaluate whether that

[43:17] sponsorship is a value add and is worth it to the CTA to do.

[43:24] Definitely, I mean, first and foremost, let's look at what the budget has to offer.

[43:29] We need to adhere to that and make sure we're making the correct fiduciary decisions based

[43:35] off of the budget.

[43:36] But secondly, I think we need to look holistically and take a setback, a 30,000 foot level.

[43:42] Is this something that would benefit the city?

[43:44] Is this a risk that we're taking, that we've never taken before?

[43:47] or have we spoken to the different stakeholders, you know, is that in the realm of a stakeholder

[43:54] survey or having a conversation, you know, and one of the evenings prior to making a decision

[44:02] that has a large amount of money attached to it.

[44:06] I think we need to speak with the community, they're the ones that drive the attendance,

[44:10] they're the ones that drive what we're trying to offer here, and then base off of any information

[44:15] that we gather, we make a decision together as the authority.

[44:19] Okay, thank you. You're welcome.

[44:21] Okay, and then now is your time to fill in any gaps or anything you think would be beneficial

[44:28] for us to help us make our decision? Sure. You know, I joined the Open Space Committee

[44:36] four years ago and you all, you know, appointed me and I'm grateful for that opportunity.

[44:41] So thank you very much.

[44:44] I really enjoyed being on that board.

[44:46] And when I applied to this board, I got a call.

[44:49] I believe from Stephanie and she said,

[44:51] Hey, if you want to apply to this new position,

[44:53] you have to resign effective today, you know,

[44:56] to from OSAC and.

[44:58] Um,

[45:00] I always like a bittersweet moment for me because I really enjoy my time there. And I like being a member of this community, and I like being able to say that, you know, I can serve this city, and I'm proud of that. And if you all think I'm a good fit for this, this, the, the CTA, that would be fantastic. And I'd love to continue to serve for the city. But obviously, I understand, as well, if there are other great candidates, by all means, make the best decision.

[45:28] for the city and for the town and just keep me in mind in the future.

[45:34] I intend on raising our family here for many, many years and we live just right down the road and we love the city and we've learned to love it.

[45:43] It took a little while and I'll be honest. But now that we're here, we don't see ourselves anywhere else.

[45:51] And I just want to continue to be a part of that just as a community member and as a leader within our area.

[45:57] Yeah, so appreciate the time and thank you all for what you do.

[46:01] You have a very hard job and you hear a lot of good and bad from everybody.

[46:07] So I just appreciate your candor and respect for our city and thank you very much.

[46:13] Thank you so much again for applying and you're welcome to stay and we'll do the other interview

[46:20] and then we'll make our decision.

[46:22] But thank you so much.

[46:23] Great.

[46:28] Let me borrow your disc.

[46:34] The other guy.

[46:49] Good morning. I'll be right with you.

[46:53] Supervisor White, do you have a disclosure before we complete this task?

[46:59] It's okay mine was at 9 o'clock last night or something. I don't know what time but it will go once again

[47:05] I apologize for the

[47:07] Now function on my behalf

[47:10] I'm gonna have to add live this so Dan you keep me straight

[47:20] Thank you

[47:21] those of conflict of interest and abstain from voting

[47:24] when I have a disqualifying conflict.

[47:27] One of the candidates for, as president

[47:31] of the Nevada State Preservation Society,

[47:36] the society does business with Visit Carson City.

[47:46] I do have a private capacity, a fiduciary responsibility

[47:53] To the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society, I make this disclosure for full transparency but I believe that my independence judgment is not materially affected in this circumstance and will be voting on this matter.

[48:09] Thank you so much. So his disclosure was just to let us know that the Preservation Society has a contract with Visit Carson City, but not any capacity of either candidate.

[48:20] So you're on you're on equal footing. Thank you supervisor why to appreciate that welcome sorry welcome and we want to start off with thanking you for applying for this position.

[48:36] And just for the record he had late material for a Mr. Baggett.

[48:42] Yes. So I'm just putting on the record. Yeah. So we're just putting on the record that we had late material for that.

[48:52] So I don't think you've ever applied for any of the positions before. Okay. And been through this. So I will give you just a little bit of the process.

[49:02] us. We will ask you questions to help us decide which candidate to select today. And after

[49:13] we ask you the questions, you'll have an opportunity to fill in any gaps or anything that

[49:19] you think was uncovered in your resume or by the questions that we ask. So you get the

[49:24] like closing argument is to let us know your whys or things of that nature and then since

[49:33] you're the last candidate being interviewed upon the completion of yours, this board will

[49:39] then make a decision on who to appoint. So again, I just want to start off with thank you

[49:46] very much. Your question from me is what do you see as the issues facing tourism over

[49:56] the next three to five years, and if you can give me.

[50:00] Two or three issues.

[50:06] Political, a little bit of political stuff. Going on.

[50:12] People's ability to travel and to have the discretionary budget to do that.

[50:28] That's what comes to top of mine. That's what that question's all about. Okay. Thank you. Supervisor Shooting. Thank you so much for applying.

[50:38] Please share an example of where you feel the city is excelling in promoting tourism.

[50:45] And what is it that you believe makes it so successful?

[50:49] So I have, we worked a lot with Visit Carson and they bring some good different shows

[51:02] Those are, I know we've got a, that's the

[51:10] Reno Tahoe territory.

[51:12] They're bringing in a FAM group from Mexico this month.

[51:14] They work helping host that group, actually sorry in November.

[51:20] I think there's some good, you know, the day that it seems really cool.

[51:27] There was the bike race that was here back during the summer that we hosted some of the

[51:33] Yeah, the people who ran the race, they came to stay in our hotel.

[51:39] So yeah, there's some great, there's good programs around, good, good synergy.

[51:44] So being kind of a, not a, a local guy, it's been fun to kind of get to see how everything works here.

[51:56] So thank you.

[51:58] Yeah.

[51:59] Supervisor Horton.

[52:01] Morning.

[52:02] Hi.

[52:02] Okay.

[52:03] In your own words, can you explain the identity of our town?

[52:08] Well, you're the capital city, of course.

[52:14] There's a lot of great history here.

[52:24] I think the capital is your big thing.

[52:26] We've got the legislature coming up next month or next year.

[52:29] We've already got a lot of people coming in for that.

[52:32] So that's what I think it would be.

[52:35] Thank you.

[52:37] Oops, sorry.

[52:38] Thank you.

[52:40] Supervisor White.

[52:42] Thank you.

[52:43] Good morning, Ben.

[52:44] Hi.

[52:45] What's the next piece of the puzzle?

[52:47] An event or an attraction that makes Carson City a true destination?

[52:54] Probably an

[52:57] attraction.

[52:59] I think the business

[53:04] of that is setting up that center at the train station that will be kind of fun.

[53:10] That's cool.

[53:13] And I always do good to have another event, though, that brings people here.

[53:21] Thank you.

[53:22] Yeah.

[53:23] Supervisor Kiyomi?

[53:25] Thank you.

[53:25] Thanks, Ben, for applying first off.

[53:28] Two questions.

[53:29] One, have you attended a CTA meeting?

[53:31] I have actually.

[53:32] Okay.

[53:33] So when I was last year, when I was just barely first here, we came to a meeting.

[53:42] Yeah, it was, we had, we had, we were bringing, they were bringing in a group and they had the

[53:54] Torbus company coming in, the Torbus in January. And we were working with is a Carson RTT

[54:02] to bring the, we hosted the group when they came through Carson. So yeah, we were here for that.

[54:09] My next question is, as a board member on the CTA, you'll be asked to evaluate proposals for sponsorship opportunities.

[54:17] I'm curious to know what process you'll go through to help determine whether the ask is worth the spend essentially.

[54:36] That's a good question. Just like any other proposal, I guess I would just evaluate if it's going to be worth

[54:48] the expense.

[54:49] if it's worth, what the benefit is at the end and what we can get from it, so.

[55:03] Okay. So now, Ben, do you like Ben or Benjamin? So I'm Ben. Okay. My mom calls me Benjamin, but yeah. We know what that means when our parents use our whole name. Yes. We all know what that means. And my middle name is Franklin. Oh, Franklin. So I have a really great name, but I've just really just been. Okay. Well, we learned something. Didn't we? So Ben, now is your time to just let us know the

[55:30] why you want the position or fill in again any gaps or information that you

[55:36] think would be of value to help us make our decision. Okay well I um we work

[55:42] a lot with visit cars and so we know I know Dave, Dave really well, it's

[55:47] be really well and I think it'd be a great way for me to be more part of the

[55:57] community and it also be good for me to kind of maybe share my resources. I'm a great team player.

[56:08] I might have a different perspective being maybe not from here and really like working with

[56:17] everybody and trying to make things succeed. So, well again thank you so very much for applying

[56:25] and the two of you certainly make our choices difficult,

[56:32] because you approach things from very different avenues.

[56:38] But I think you're right, right?

[56:40] A person that's been here for a while versus someone that's new

[56:43] and have completely different outlooks or what they see.

[56:46] So I really want to thank you.

[56:49] So we'll bring it back up here then and make our decision on what we think's in the best interest of the CTA.

[57:01] Anybody want to go first?

[57:07] Stacey serves on the CTA, so he kind of probably knows what might be the best right now.

[57:14] I'll go first.

[57:15] As you said, when people apply like this, you've had a hard time in this category, keeping

[57:22] someone because the industry is, at least from my perspective, kind of transient, so

[57:31] keeping folks in a role where the ownership group will allow them to participate is, there's

[57:39] It's always kind of been a challenge for many years in the specific hotel multi-category.

[57:44] So, I appreciate both of their interests and willingness to serve because we need this

[57:51] perspective on visit Carson City on the board.

[57:57] For my money, I think, again, I think either could serve, my vote would be for Sam.

[58:04] I believe the answer questions well and has good thoughts and good thought process so my vote

[58:11] would be for Sam.

[58:13] A supervisor shooting would you like to go next?

[58:17] Hi.

[58:18] Thank you both for applying and it's always super difficult when there's just the two candidates.

[58:23] I agree with Supervisor Geome and the question about the identity of the town that passionate

[58:38] people, what local means, speaking about the different events, that really does make

[58:47] our community extra special and so I really appreciated that and then the you

[58:54] know that event or two away from a multi-day stay and that's really what we're

[58:58] after so I support Sam's position as well.

[59:12] Supervisor Horton. Thank you both for

[59:15] applying. I think you both did a great job and you bring something to the table

[59:18] with different perspectives and I always appreciate people who step up and

[59:23] volunteer to serve their community. It's what we all should do. At this point I'd

[59:28] have to go with Sam.

[59:31] So we're on the irrelevant side at this particular moment but

[59:36] you're welcome to comment if you want. Supervisor White. First of all I want to

[59:42] again apologize for my earlier disruption. I feel like that probably made it a

[59:48] a little harder for Ben, but I really think the standout for me is Sam.

[59:57] So I just want to indicate

[1:00:00] I think that I'm going to vote for Sam, but I have no doubt in my mind that Ben can contribute. I think that when I listen to people that say they want to learn or they want to become a part of something bigger, right? That's the first step. I think that Sam was just a couple of steps ahead because he's been here longer.

[1:00:28] and already had some comments he could make that in fairness, it's a little more difficult

[1:00:35] for someone that's, oh right, it's a balancing act, but as Stacey's indicated, this is also

[1:00:44] one of the roles on the CTA that's the most difficult to fill. So if your property at any time

[1:00:52] We'll let you attend meetings so that you can grow and do public comment and contribute.

[1:01:01] I just think there's so much you could offer.

[1:01:05] And please don't let the fact that you're not sitting in the actual seat stop you from

[1:01:10] contributing and growing and helping this community and the tourism industry flourish in

[1:01:18] Carson City.

[1:01:18] I have no doubt that you can do that and that we'll see you again because it just happens right so again, thank you for applying so

[1:01:30] Supervisor Geo me would you like to make a motion? I would thank you. I moved to a point San Mozingo for a two-year term to the convention tourism authority

[1:01:38] Starting today and expiring on September 16th, 2028

[1:01:42] second

[1:01:43] Motion in the second for approval all those in favor please say aye aye any opposed say no

[1:01:50] I'll let the record reflect it was unanimous and you start today do you like that yeah the

[1:01:56] gavel was down again thank you both so very much all right we are going to move to agenda item

[1:02:05] 17a this is discussion impossible action on an application for the sheriff's office

[1:02:13] to the Nevada Department of Public Safety for a 2023 burn grant concerning our mobile

[1:02:21] outreach safety team and authorization for the sheriff to sign the documents and execute

[1:02:28] if needed. Thank you for the record chair for a long time.

[1:02:32] I'm going to start us off. I'm going to get you going.

[1:02:35] Okay. And we have quite a few of our team members here today with me as it pertains to this

[1:02:43] grant that, well, I should enter to Supervisor Sergeant Marissie. Supervisors

[1:02:48] to the overall concept of our mobile outreach team responses as well as our

[1:02:54] school resource officer program. And right into details today, Ms. Brittany, we'll

[1:03:01] fill you all in. Brittany.

[1:03:04] So good morning everyone. My name is Brittany Bowman. I am a licensed clinical social

[1:03:07] worker on the mobile outreach safety team with the Carson City Sheriff's Office. So

[1:03:12] So today we're coming to you.

[1:03:13] We are wanting to apply for the State Crisis Intervention Program grant to kind of help

[1:03:19] bolster most as a whole.

[1:03:22] Three things that we are asking for.

[1:03:25] So one is a electronic medical record like program that is called Julyda.

[1:03:31] This program allows for us to input any persons and crisis that we're working with that allows

[1:03:39] us to put all of the information that we gather when we are meeting with that person in crisis into

[1:03:45] a secure place. So as it is now we do make comment or not comments but we do make notes in the call

[1:03:54] system that we have but we do have to be very cautious of the information that we do put in those

[1:04:00] because it is subject to public information. So for example if we are going on a call and this person

[1:04:08] discloses their diagnosis, their providers, maybe some other sensitive information of

[1:04:14] inner workings with their families. We're not going to put that in the call because

[1:04:18] it is public to or it is subject to public information. But what this program would

[1:04:24] do, it would allow us to input all of that information and let's say my partner and I respond

[1:04:30] to a call on a Friday evening and we meet this person, they give us that information and

[1:04:37] we send them over or we send them to resources and then our other team goes on a Monday when we are

[1:04:43] not here and we have not had a chance to talk they would have the ability to pull up that information

[1:04:48] and see oh Brittany and Devon have already been out there and this is what they did. So it kind of

[1:04:54] in the gates duplicating processes where they could be like,

[1:04:58] oh, you've already been referred.

[1:04:59] Thank you very much.

[1:05:08] So, we do work with all of our behavioral health agencies here in the community. It would allow them, if they would like, to be a part of the program, they would have access to see what we are doing with said person. So, who we have referred them to, if we have been out with them.

[1:05:30] but it also allows for those agencies as well not to duplicate work so if we have

[1:05:35] somebody that says going to help in human services they wouldn't be getting the

[1:05:39] same service at another agency here in town. It also helps streamline with

[1:05:45] referrals so we work very closely with the fire department. The fire department

[1:05:49] will send us referrals on persons who are who have a primary behavioral health

[1:05:53] health concern, but maybe are calling for a medical emergency when it may not be.

[1:05:59] It also helps with our community partners to see already set that work that's already

[1:06:04] being done. The second thing within the grant that we would be applying for is a third

[1:06:11] most vehicle. So we have expanded to a third team. We are asking for an unmarked vehicle.

[1:06:18] And the reason we ask for an unmarked vehicle is because it helps de-stigmatize law enforcement

[1:06:23] and interactions. So there has been times when we've been working with a person in crisis

[1:06:28] and we've been able to de-escalate them in their home and then get them to agree to go to treatment,

[1:06:33] but then they go outside of their home and they see a black and white vehicle and they immediately

[1:06:38] think you're lying to me you're going to take me to jail. So having an unmarked vehicle has really

[1:06:43] helped destigmatize that and helps us get people into treatment quicker. On top of also having an

[1:06:51] unmarked vehicle. It also helps us reach different persons in our community, where we have been told before that they don't want us to come over to their home if they're in crisis because it's a black and white vehicle. So having a vehicle that's unmarked is really helpful in terms of us reaching everyone in our community so that they are not, you know, the neighbors aren't looking out and why is there a black and white vehicle outside of your home.

[1:07:16] Lastly, for the grant, we would like to ask for a program manager and a program manager

[1:07:24] what we're looking for is for somebody to kind of come in with a fresh perspective.

[1:07:29] Look at how most is functioning and maybe look and see where our gaps are within the community

[1:07:35] and how we can reach more people in our community.

[1:07:38] We have had a uptick in suicides in our community and what we would like is a somebody to come

[1:07:45] in, you know, maybe we're reaching 70% of our community, but how can we reach that

[1:07:50] other 30% to try to help that drop?

[1:07:58] Does any member have a question?

[1:08:01] A minute.

[1:08:03] Supervisor Geomi.

[1:08:07] Just a couple of questions.

[1:08:08] One on the EMR side, it's kind of stepping into a new world and so I just, I want to understand

[1:08:18] the, I mean, I assume you'll have protections in place in terms of, so when you're putting

[1:08:23] information into an EMR, you have an obligation to notify the patient because that's what they

[1:08:30] you are, how you handle their information, how you can accomplish that in these instances.

[1:08:39] So for instance, in the world where I work, you have a HIPAA disclosure form that everyone

[1:08:44] signs when they come in.

[1:08:45] You go to any doctor's office, any hospital, because you have to explain to them how you

[1:08:51] handle their information, how are you going to manage that?

[1:08:55] So they've actually been working very closely with the Washoe County most team.

[1:08:59] They also use this program so the way that it has been preface to me is these people are not our patients. They are not somebody that we are continually providing care for and treatment for.

[1:09:13] We are there as a crisis response and so the way that it's been described to me is that we wouldn't need to have any of those forms or notifications to them because it is a one instance hopefully.

[1:09:27] that we are just inputting protected information that, like I said earlier, we don't, the public doesn't need to know your diagnosis and your providers and those types of things.

[1:09:36] So really, when we're not, our goal is not to maintain like their protected health information.

[1:09:41] It's just to have a safe place to put that for continuing treatment and when we are, you know, responding again, or if we are responding again to another, to their home that we have complete information and know what it is that we're walking into.

[1:09:55] Okay, I would just yeah, I hope you work with the DA's office. I'm sure you will.

[1:10:00] Just because I think about, you talk about referrals and that's one of the key components of maintaining a health record is sharing that information and how it's shared. And I just want to make sure that we're not exposing the city.

[1:10:16] You know, I think that's one thing to share internally between HHS and the fire department because it's the same agency, just a different service provider or provider within the same agency.

[1:10:28] but I'm a little concerned if you start sharing it outside like the fish or the advocates

[1:10:34] or and I don't know if that's the plan but then it feels to me more like a patient

[1:10:40] provided relationship which I think changes the the HIPAA component so I just would you know make

[1:10:47] sure you're working with the DA's office on that. You mentioned the unmarked car and that makes

[1:10:56] perfect sense to me. But the thought I have is you're here dressed much like a police officer

[1:11:02] and I'm wondering how you, how does that work? I mean if the car can be triggering or prevent

[1:11:11] positive interactions, how do you get around the uniform issue?

[1:11:15] Honestly, it's just letting them know who we are. So when we go and interact with people,

[1:11:20] we'll say, you know, I know I look like a cop but I promise you I'm not. I am a social worker

[1:11:25] And then I'll point to my partner and he is a part of law enforcement, but we are dressed like this purely for safety.

[1:11:30] And typically, I know Becca can advocate to this too.

[1:11:35] We don't have any issues.

[1:11:37] Okay, and the last comment is the position, maybe this is for Kenny, are you, is it going to be a city employee or a contract employee or a contract employee?

[1:11:50] Okay, that's what I wanted to hear.

[1:11:53] I'm good.

[1:11:53] Thank you.

[1:11:54] And if you don't mind, I think that I'd like to add this share for long for the record.

[1:11:59] This is critical.

[1:12:01] What we find time and time again is when that crisis goes way out of control, very often

[1:12:09] we find that we've never had contact with these people.

[1:12:12] Identifying those gaps is essential to a good efficient program.

[1:12:17] We don't want to see these problems reach that level of no return.

[1:12:24] But we saw that this year, this year, when our suicide rates went very, very high.

[1:12:31] Why?

[1:12:32] Why are we not reaching certain elements of the population and it's not just us.

[1:12:38] It's all agencies that respond to crises, such as the 988 program.

[1:12:43] We have to be, take that step back and look, as she said, from another viewpoint,

[1:12:50] why are we missing and who are we missing?

[1:12:53] And I hope you don't hear my questions as being critical of the program because there's absolutely,

[1:13:00] in my mind, it's unequivocal that this is an amazing program.

[1:13:05] And I think it's one of the best things this city has done like in the history of the city.

[1:13:10] In terms of the benefits, it provides to the people we serve, and putting people guiding people to the right place at the right time.

[1:13:23] This most program and the work that you do is unparalleled.

[1:13:28] I just want to make sure that the city and you are all protected, so I appreciate that.

[1:13:40] this one's very difficult for me to really wrap my self around the EMR records. I'm a

[1:13:49] little bit with Stacey on this is you are creating and I know you just said that Washoe County

[1:13:58] that it's that you're not a provider you're just a referral but you're creating a permanent

[1:14:06] record and I want to know that is about somebody that maybe like you said they

[1:14:13] disclosed diagnosis and things and you're putting that into a medical

[1:14:18] record. This is a medical record system. Is that correct? I'm just

[1:14:29] very

[1:14:29] concerned that I want all of you to be safe. I want that second person that's

[1:14:36] responding maybe to something to maybe know what they're walking into. Maybe that's super helpful

[1:14:42] that you could get in there and say whoa this guy's on such and such a drug or such and such a thing

[1:14:48] and maybe there's he's known to have guns or knives or combative. I mean all of that is great. I

[1:14:58] I just want to make sure I think I'm...

[1:15:00] With Stacy, that my concern is who will have access to these records? Because is it anyone on the Sheriff's Department? I think it really fits the same with slot cameras. Everything that we're doing these days is how are we going to do the access and to control it to make sure that it's only being properly used?

[1:15:28] We're working with IT.

[1:15:29] and the DA on this to make sure that it is secure.

[1:15:33] So it would not be just anybody within the city

[1:15:36] or the sheriff's office would have access.

[1:15:37] It is only a select group of people

[1:15:41] that would have access to it.

[1:15:43] So only members from the most team.

[1:15:45] So I would say-

[1:15:46] If I'm just officer Joe, no most team is going out there.

[1:15:52] He's not gonna be able to go check it

[1:15:54] to see if there's been most interactions.

[1:15:57] He'll get the most interactions

[1:15:59] out of the call, logs, the standard call logs.

[1:16:03] That's what I'm trying to get what's changing

[1:16:06] from what a standard officer that didn't come out, right?

[1:16:11] But just a patrolman that gets a call that there's an incident occurring,

[1:16:16] they would get a call, the normal standard thing they get today,

[1:16:21] which is most is responded to that residence four times in the last year.

[1:16:27] They might get that, but they will not then get access into this system to see what the

[1:16:34] call details are.

[1:16:36] Only a most team member, or who else?

[1:16:39] Most would, most is the one that would have the access to the, you know, per se, the

[1:16:44] diagnosis, the medications X, Y, and Z. Yes, a regular deputy responding, because our

[1:16:51] dispatch will still, you know, most has been to this home.

[1:16:53] So with our Tyler tech system, it'll say, say that we're

[1:16:57] still there. This system is completely separate from Tyler Tech and it just

[1:17:00] allots most to be able to input information for like for continued for

[1:17:05] can the continued care. So say if the fire department says that they want to be

[1:17:11] a part of the system the fire department wouldn't have complete access to our

[1:17:14] notes but it would it brings up like a little synopsis. So most responded on this

[1:17:19] day and this day and they referred to health and human services let's just say

[1:17:23] or another agency, they don't have complete access to our notes.

[1:17:30] Basically, this is an enhancement of privacy.

[1:17:36] I will tell you this, and I'm assuming, what I'm going to say,

[1:17:41] the DA's office will push you to do, but you know how to have a hippopolicy,

[1:17:47] which very clearly, organization-wide, which very clearly spells out,

[1:17:51] who can access that, what the penalties are.

[1:17:52] are in, and HIPAA violations are no joke. Absent, I mean, individuals can be held personally

[1:18:02] liable for really high dollar fines. Even within our own organization, we monitor HIPAA,

[1:18:11] you know, we have, it's called a break the glass component. Most EMRs have a break the

[1:18:17] class component, that essentially the minute you access that, a record exists of who

[1:18:24] access that, and they have to have a reason for accessing that, and if they don't have

[1:18:30] a reason for accessing that, they violated your hippopolicy.

[1:18:33] So I'm comfortable with it, and I think we all can be comfortable with it, provided the

[1:18:41] D.A.'s office is involved in the development of that hippopolicy.

[1:18:46] And the only reason I'm so, and I think the mayor is in the same boat, is because you're

[1:18:52] going down an avenue that you have not been down before.

[1:18:56] And for those of you who are providers, you guys are essentially licensed clinical social

[1:19:01] workers or licensed social workers.

[1:19:03] It's not uncommon for you to know this world.

[1:19:06] I'm just concerned about the deputies who don't understand this world because I know the problems

[1:19:13] we had in the fire department when we started going down this path many, many years ago, 25,

[1:19:20] 30 years ago, where we started to have to follow HIPAA, which came out I believe in the early 90s.

[1:19:27] So before that, we were sharing calls, leaving face sheets on, you know, in ambulances and so it's

[1:19:36] It's not a world most people exist in and I that's just the biggest thing that there's there's going to have to be some training and I just I want to hear and I think I have that you're.

[1:19:47] You understand that and the team understands that you know is it going to be mandatory so let's say he says I don't.

[1:20:00] I don't want any responsibility for the hippocompliance and I don't want to do it. Are you going to make it mandatory for your every member of the most team or try to eliminate more to. There won't be a choice. There won't be a choice. Well, that's what I want to know. Right. The policy will have will apply to all. No, but I meant that the second member of the team might say, I'm not going to look anything up and I'm not going to do the data entry because that way I can't ever. Accidentally disclose.

[1:20:30] No, he's subject to it. But if you don't ever look at it, you'll never be in the log. I'm just saying, are we going to make it its mandatory? Yeah, absolutely. So certain Taylor Maris, if you can't be a part of it, then you can't be a part of the team. So it would be a mandatory function to be on the team.

[1:20:49] And I can give you something to compare to.

[1:20:56] When we assign our officers over into the school district, they are privy to information

[1:21:03] that no one else is, and they are subject to all the rules and the regulations and the

[1:21:10] protection measures that the rest of the department does not have.

[1:21:17] What is the, what are the jail providers using for medical records,

[1:21:29] and can this, can this work for that as well?

[1:21:33] I don't believe I can answer that question for you.

[1:21:38] I'll just carry out some of the work that I'm going to do.

[1:21:41] Right.

[1:21:41] So I also noticed in here, and I'm always concerned that you're going to hire a contract to be able to look at the data.

[1:21:53] So that's another individual that will have access to look at summary reports and items, because otherwise you can't do data analysis.

[1:22:01] You have to have real data, or you can't do it, so there'll be somebody else looking,

[1:22:08] and that's for 18 months.

[1:22:10] Is it just a plan to use that person to make sure you're utilizing the system to the

[1:22:20] fullest, that you're getting, what's the purpose of the contractor, because it's only 18 months

[1:22:26] of the five-year project?

[1:22:28] The purpose of the contractor is to come in and we have data and it will take if we are able to get this do a lot of system it would take us time to input and have data, but it would be for this person to come in look at the statistics that we already have.

[1:22:44] But then look and see how the most team is operating how we function on our day to day and see maybe areas where we can grow or what we can do different in order to reach more community members that are experiencing crisis.

[1:22:59] And so you only see its need for 18 months because it's just somebody to kind of come in briefly see who we are what we do and then give us an idea of how we can expand to reach more members.

[1:23:11] So we wouldn't need this person to be, you know, a full-time forever employee.

[1:23:17] They would just need to come in for a little while.

[1:23:19] No, I really want that on the record because I don't want to grow the FTE counts.

[1:23:27] I just don't, I think we're not that we never grow an FTE count, but we're pretty,

[1:23:35] I don't want to say we're a little bit stingy with the FTE counts, but we are.

[1:23:39] we're very conservative because those are just what you said, they become long-term obligations

[1:23:46] of the community to have to pay for and so I just want to make sure that you know

[1:23:55] is what is the cost if after the end of the five years to continue the EMR system and it also means

[1:24:03] means I'm adding a vehicle to the fleet, which means we'll replace the vehicle at seven

[1:24:10] years, eight years, depends on how many miles, anyway. I want to know the potential ongoing

[1:24:19] that you see when this grant runs out. What if it's successful and it's working because

[1:24:27] I also would love you to come back and give us data reports, I think it's important, right,

[1:24:32] that isn't working, is it right?

[1:24:36] Did we, not that you guessed right,

[1:24:38] but was our educated assumptions correct

[1:24:42] that this would further provide good service

[1:24:48] to the customers, to the clients, to the community?

[1:24:52] That's really what it's all about.

[1:24:54] But what do you see is the ongoing expense

[1:24:56] if this grant ends and then we're gonna

[1:25:00] We expected to consider continuing it. As we stand here today, there's no intention to continue it on beyond the grant.

[1:25:12] So the software program, you wouldn't continue that? Oh, I'm talking about that. We already decided your persons 18 months. We got that one on the record. But I'm talking about the software system of what is its annual licensing

[1:25:32] I can only give you a rough estimate for the five years, it was somewhere around $220,000.

[1:25:44] So I would imagine, so once these five years come up, if the program is successful and

[1:25:51] we like it, I would imagine that we would likely apply for another grant.

[1:25:59] Supervisor White.

[1:26:00] Thank you. I'm curious how the one unmarked patrol vehicle will work. You have

[1:26:10] three most teams. You're talking about your added intervention and everything

[1:26:19] seems to be going fine until they see the black and white. How do you get this

[1:26:25] on Mark Car to cover three most teams 24 hours a day.

[1:26:30] So currently with the two vehicles that we do have our most one has a black Tahoe that

[1:26:37] has most ghost graphics on it.

[1:26:40] And our second most vehicle is a white Chevy Silverado that is on mark.

[1:26:50] So the asking for the third vehicle is for our third team.

[1:26:55] I've always been supportive of the most teams and I think any enhancement that we do as you said earlier, or Stacy said, yes, the best thing we can do with our money right now.

[1:27:13] I do share the concerns that you heard on the hip aside, but I think we have to recognize that these situations are very fluid.

[1:27:24] But people are not static, their conditions are not static.

[1:27:29] And being able to share this information is vital to good continuity in the care that

[1:27:40] these folks need.

[1:27:42] But I will say just as I did with the flock cameras, if you don't have a good system to protect

[1:27:51] this information, this can go away just as easy as we can defund the flock cameras.

[1:27:58] So I'm a little uncomfortable with the motion today that we can authorize accepting this

[1:28:11] grant and move forward working with it without having an eyeball on what the policy is going

[1:28:18] going to be, I would like to see that policy before I agree to the EMR software.

[1:28:33] How far

[1:28:33] away are we from having that policy and protections ready to have a look at?

[1:28:41] I would have to get with our IT and the DA's office. We've been working with the Julya managers,

[1:28:48] If you will, on what that would look like, I know we do have, and forgive me, I don't

[1:28:54] know what it stands for, it's S-A-A-S agreement, that I know our DA has looked over, but I am

[1:29:01] not entirely sure about a policy.

[1:29:05] We must have, well, echo department has one, health department has one, I guess, I don't

[1:29:16] But personally, I don't know that I need to see the policy.

[1:29:19] We don't see their policies, their hip of policy.

[1:29:24] So I don't know what makes sense for us to see yours.

[1:29:27] I just, I think it's enough for me to hear that you recognize it and that the D's office

[1:29:34] will make sure it's applicable.

[1:29:39] You know, it isn't a hard policy to write, it's the training that you have to follow up with

[1:29:49] and the understanding from the people who operate within the system as to what they can and can't do.

[1:29:55] Because it comes up all the time, you don't think about, you really have to think about anything.

[1:30:00] You're disclosing and you're disclosing it too. And it's a, it's a, it's, to me, it's less about the policy and more about the training and the mind shift with the people who are going to start doing it. You know, that was the struggle that we had in the Florida part when we had to make that switch. And I would add that we already have had the policies in place because we do treat in our medical wing of the jail. They're not unfamiliar with what we're doing. Okay.

[1:30:30] Supervisor Horton.

[1:30:32] Just very quickly.

[1:30:34] We're not talking about reinventing the wheel.

[1:30:37] You do have policies in place.

[1:30:38] And I think that I'm confident that the sheriff will make a commitment to us here today

[1:30:43] that he will implement policies that protect all those people and that protect the deputies

[1:30:50] and the city and he'll work with the DA's office and it will be a strong policy in place

[1:30:55] It's like all of the other policies and GOs in the Sheriff's Department.

[1:30:58] I see some deputies out here.

[1:31:00] I'm sure you've read all those things.

[1:31:02] It's well-covered.

[1:31:03] Okay.

[1:31:04] When we talk about flock and other things, you know, everybody gets excited about it.

[1:31:09] There are policies in place and there are guidelines in place and there are rules in place

[1:31:13] and there are laws and we'll do the same for this, right?

[1:31:20] I'm confident that it will take place.

[1:31:26] Okay.

[1:31:29] I think you hear our concerns and it's for both sides, I just want you to know, I just

[1:31:40] have true reservations. I'm going to support where you're going but there are true reservations

[1:31:49] because I think that everyone is a human being on both sides of the equations and I want

[1:31:56] to protect the city from liability. I think that's oftentimes something that is missed right in

[1:32:05] this overall discussion that I feel equally that my job is to protect each and every one of you

[1:32:12] in an officer thing right because every time we do something I'm putting you in a position

[1:32:18] And this particular one with HIPAA has huge personal fines.

[1:32:25] And so, when you would find out if there was a noncompliant act that you might get to

[1:32:32] write the check for $10,000, and it's not going to be the DA protecting you because you

[1:32:39] violated a rule and you were trained, I feel equally on both sides of this issue to protect

[1:32:46] the public and to protect you as officers, right? But I think that you as officers probably

[1:32:55] already have a lot of those kind of liability risks and you know it when you sign up and

[1:33:03] put a badge on, but to know that you're accountable and that we would hold you accountable and that

[1:33:15] that assurance from the sheriff that we're going to put a policy and we'll hold people accountable.

[1:33:22] We have those policies in.

[1:33:24] Right. That's how it works.

[1:33:25] It's a small modification.

[1:33:27] The policies, the hippopolices that currently exist specifically identify the detention environment.

[1:33:34] Just a matter of word smithing and broadening it to other areas.

[1:33:39] I just have a quick question, comment.

[1:33:42] And I'm assuming that the interaction that you already have with clients, that you already follow, even if it's not documented to the degree that it would be in this particular program, you have already had access to that information and you're following the policy already.

[1:34:06] I mean, we don't have, it's more so like this program just allows us to put that information

[1:34:13] in a secure spot.

[1:34:15] Correct.

[1:34:16] So when we are currently right now, and we're responding to calls and somebody divulges

[1:34:20] that information to us, we're not putting that in the call.

[1:34:23] Correct.

[1:34:23] It's strictly kind of just left to our memory to try to remember that.

[1:34:27] So really with this, I'm just trying to find a program that allows us to put that information

[1:34:33] stream line communication but also protect the information that we're putting in there.

[1:34:37] And so that information left to your memory, you are already following policies and that you're not disclosing.

[1:34:43] Correct. Okay. Thank you.

[1:34:46] Okay. I'm going to take a public comment and Danny is standing up so I assume that means he would like to do public comment on this item.

[1:35:16] Denny French Carson City. The reason I approached the officer for most is that I spoke to one of them, I believe, twin brother. But the main thing is that I spoke to us most individual and let them know about some of the triggers I'm concerned about. Uniforms and people with guns trigger my alert. Sometimes it contributes to an anxiety issue. But in most cases, if you see somebody with a gun you're going to say what's going on.

[1:35:46] You see somebody in a black and white, you're going to go, what's happening?

[1:35:50] I was parked and I had two vehicles pull up on me.

[1:35:54] Two black and white, two officers or two deputies got out.

[1:35:58] They came up and approached me and I'm like, I'm sitting in a vehicle on well because I left

[1:36:06] the parking lot at the library understanding that they're perspective on having vehicles in

[1:36:12] and there any longer than a certain amount of time

[1:36:14] after closing is that they were preferred to move on.

[1:36:18] But because of my eye issue, I pulled over,

[1:36:21] and then during that pullover,

[1:36:22] the person I was with and I got into the conversation

[1:36:26] wasn't thinking about the time.

[1:36:28] When those deputies pulled up, it disrupted my whole day.

[1:36:33] I handled myself, I think, as professionally as an individual

[1:36:37] that's not in uniform should behave.

[1:36:39] I listened and I appreciated their politeness and their professionalism, but when I wondered

[1:36:46] what why, well, it's a welfare check.

[1:36:52] Okay, now I get that, but I think you all are getting into this without knowing the guidelines,

[1:36:57] the guardrails, and this is just like a flock situation to me.

[1:37:03] I had my information given out by a hospital inappropriately.

[1:37:07] I don't know if I can go about the rules and try to sue or whatever I need to do, but information

[1:37:14] was let out. And so, mainly vulnerable. Every time somebody says they're going to keep track

[1:37:19] of my information and lose it, the VA did the same thing. They had a problem. But they came to me

[1:37:25] and they let me know, oops, we're sorry. But that doesn't take back that my information now is in

[1:37:32] in networks in order to what flock is developed even though they're not particularly involved

[1:37:37] with any other. They are connected with other cities and other states have the access

[1:37:43] to the information. And that could happen here. I would not divulge anything else but

[1:37:50] just give them my license in the future. Let them look at it, check if I have wants and

[1:37:55] and see if I need help from most.

[1:38:00] But this is very scary to me

[1:38:03] and they did not present it in a way that made it

[1:38:05] transparent enough for someone like myself

[1:38:08] to analyze in and out in the ifs and buts

[1:38:11] and you added the help and I appreciate that.

[1:38:16] Because I think saying we had this in works

[1:38:19] and we could improve, this is not an improvement to me.

[1:38:22] This is an alienation situation.

[1:38:24] thank you. Do I have any other public comment on this item? Okay I'll bring it back up here.

[1:38:35] Supervisor Horton. I move to authorize the sheriff to submit the grant

[1:38:40] application and accept the grant and execute all necessary documents of awarded.

[1:38:52] I'm going to vote yes on this, but I want to be perfectly clear that I think this

[1:39:02] is like a pilot, right?

[1:39:07] I just want to be clear on that if I do not, of course, I won't be here at the five

[1:39:13] your mark, but I don't feel unless you produce good statistics and rationale and things for the

[1:39:20] continuation, I would not support then swapping in general fun to buy this computer system again,

[1:39:30] unless it's supported with it's doing what you say. Because oftentimes what happens, it's like

[1:39:37] Like you're saying, oh, this will help us reduce potentially suicides.

[1:39:42] Or, you know, it will let us provide better service.

[1:39:45] So I just really recommend that good data be put together on this because maybe it will

[1:39:53] will even help isolate how many calls does the most team even respond to.

[1:40:00] You know, how many is that? Or is it on average five calls per five touches, ten touches? You know, because I think those are interesting statistics to me in the first place. Is that, is it a one and done? Or is it? No, we really are averaging probably a lot more than that. But I just want to put that on the record. That please, please work card.

[1:40:30] on the policies and the training component as I agree with, with Supervisor Geome, the

[1:40:37] most important role to protect you in your jobs, because I feel very strongly about protecting

[1:40:44] you as well as the public. So, with that, anybody else?

[1:40:49] I just have a quick comment, and I agree 100%, why I am going to support it is,

[1:41:02] When I've gone on right along with you and I've seen some of the calls have been repeat

[1:41:13] calls and ongoing and I know that that background information more than just a circumstance

[1:41:23] of the call but some of the mitigating factors is really helpful in terms of finding the

[1:41:30] best way forward. So in that regard I think the information is really important. I also appreciate

[1:41:43] though my hope is within the 18 month of having that person who is helping to enhance

[1:41:54] streamline, give ideas, and really look at critically the program and how to make it better.

[1:42:03] My hope and what I'm anticipating is that the program will continue to improve.

[1:42:11] And ultimately, whether this particular computer program is whether you keep it or not,

[1:42:20] It will be a benefit in the long-term regard.

[1:42:28] Then on the motion, all those in favor, please say aye.

[1:42:32] Aye.

[1:42:33] Any opposed say no, let the record reflect it was unanimous.

[1:42:37] Go forth and do great things and get great results.

[1:42:40] All right.

[1:42:42] Of course, I've got to give us the grant, but considering it's a 2023 burn grant, they're

[1:42:47] trying to expand money, so I can tell from the grant period.

[1:42:51] So thank you.

[1:42:54] Okay.

[1:42:55] We're going to, is everybody all right or just anyone need a break?

[1:42:58] We're good.

[1:43:00] Okay.

[1:43:00] I'm good either way.

[1:43:01] All right.

[1:43:02] So we're going to do a presentation now on agenda item 18a regarding our drug testing trends.

[1:43:14] Marlena, she's queuing that up.

[1:43:29] Marlena's stone for the record.

[1:43:31] Good morning.

[1:43:31] Thank you for having us here.

[1:43:33] I brought Nicolas Corbridge, he's our lab senior, to kind of discuss the trends report that we provided for you today.

[1:43:41] Just a general overview, I had the opportunity to present to the board earlier this year and it was a general overview of what DAS has been working on and some of the wonderful projects that the team collectively completes every day.

[1:43:58] Out of that came some very specific questions about our drug testing team and results and

[1:44:04] how things work and so going back to the table we decided it might be beneficial to implement

[1:44:10] a trends report and so Nick was able to put together the initial first quarter report to capture

[1:44:18] what are some of the drugs that were frequently tested positive for and at the initial rollout

[1:44:25] we presented it at one of the judge's meetings and present was a district attorney's office,

[1:44:30] the sheriff's office and the courts. They really liked the report. It gave them an opportunity to

[1:44:35] kind of see some of the things that our team was experiencing and also it was a great way to share

[1:44:42] some information with some of our community partners. And so we are going to continue providing that

[1:44:49] information because it not only benefits our community partners but also within our own department.

[1:44:53] it gives our case workers and our officers some insight as to kind of what to keep an eye out for.

[1:45:00] I'm going to turn it over to Nick, and he can give you a little bit more detailed information as to what that is. Thank you. Good morning. As she said, my name is Nicholas Corbridge. I'm the senior lab technician for Department of alternative sentencing. I've been in with the department since October 2019 in this capacity. So I'm not sure if you have it on your screens in front of you, but up on the board right now is our

[1:45:29] kind of a summary of our quarter two drug trend report.

[1:45:37] Showing in the graphs here, the top trending assays or drugs for quarter two were

[1:45:46] emphetamine, THC cannabinoid, fentanyl, and ethanol gluconoride which would be alcohol.

[1:45:52] call. In the kind of spreadsheet there on the right-hand side, what you're seeing are

[1:45:59] the total times that each one of those individual drugs tested positive. We ran in

[1:46:08] quarter to 43,063 assays or drugs were tested and 946 of those came up positive.

[1:46:22] Any questions

[1:46:22] on that slide there.

[1:46:26] Yes, sorry, let me let me just back up a little bit to make sure that because I think these things are important for the public to.

[1:46:34] And when we're using words that makes sense to us, but maybe not to them. So an assay is it's each drug so it can be a one to many.

[1:46:46] So I go and pee in a cup and you're going to test it for 10 or 12. So that's an assay is one of those drugs. Yes, ma'am. So an assay is just in this capacity. It's just another name for drug.

[1:47:02] So the individual assays would be the individual drugs that we're testing each sample for.

[1:47:08] We use panel system, so it's usually about 9 to 12 assays or 9 to 12 drugs that are being tested

[1:47:16] for specimen provided. We try to randomize it as much as possible. There are certain assays

[1:47:23] that we test with every sample. Those would be kind of our top trending drugs that are going to be

[1:47:30] tested in every sample. We also use creatin, which is a validity test. It's how we test dilution

[1:47:37] to make sure that the sample is actually valid.

[1:47:41] So it's just a cratin, in this case,

[1:47:43] it's a waste product of creatine,

[1:47:45] which is naturally produced in your body,

[1:47:49] with building muscle and whatnot.

[1:47:51] So anything that's not absorbed by the muscle tissue

[1:47:54] is then expelled through the urine and comes out

[1:47:57] as the metabolite cratin.

[1:47:59] So that's not, when you see the big number there

[1:48:03] with cratin, those are actually showing dilute tests.

[1:48:07] And an individual, so I'm looking at quarter two here, so if I'm on the client list here, I could get called for drug testing more than once within that quarter.

[1:48:25] Absolutely.

[1:48:25] I just I'm really trying to understand the process and have the public understand that when you go to alternative set and seeing what happens.

[1:48:35] that is it? You're getting called for testing with compliance, but one of the things I can't tell

[1:48:43] from the report was the number of discreet individuals if that makes sense. So I'm looking

[1:48:54] was that 92 people that you did multiple tests on, was it? Is it later in the next slide?

[1:49:02] I do that. I have a question on that.

[1:49:04] Sure.

[1:49:04] Last slide.

[1:49:05] So, if the mayors.

[1:49:06] Go ahead.

[1:49:10] On the...

[1:49:11] You have opiates listed.

[1:49:13] You have opiate listed specifically.

[1:49:15] But then you have opiates broken out separately.

[1:49:19] So, is the opiate category...

[1:49:22] An opiate other than the specifically identified opiate?

[1:49:25] Is that what that is?

[1:49:26] So, opiate is kind of, you know, a general...

[1:49:32] opiates, just anything that's produced from like the poppy plant.

[1:49:35] There are specific opioids, which are synthetic opiates.

[1:49:42] In this case, like oxycodone would be one of those fentanyl, would be one of those where

[1:49:48] they're actually synthetically produced based off of the opiate chemical formula.

[1:49:55] So, and then for heroin, specifically,

[1:50:00] We're not necessarily looking for heroin, what we're looking for is the metabolite of heroin, which would be success at all of morphine. What that is is, it's a metabolite that we only find very specifically in heroin. So with our, with our reagents that we're using to actually, we're introducing them into the sample. That's what's detecting the drug when it's run through the analyzer.

[1:50:27] When we can dial it in to where we can

[1:50:29] and instead of generalizing it under OPEA,

[1:50:32] and we can identify those very specific metabolites,

[1:50:36] we'll do that.

[1:50:38] So when it's available to us,

[1:50:41] that's where it's gonna come up

[1:50:42] for those very specific metabolites.

[1:50:45] But what you will see is in the example of heroin again,

[1:50:51] heroin will always come up positive as an OPEA as well.

[1:50:54] So when the individual specimen is testing positive

[1:50:58] for OPA or for heroin. It's also going to come up positive for OPA.

[1:51:05] It's going to be recorded

[1:51:06] as both, but they're not getting a double charge against them. Right. My question was more about

[1:51:15] statistics as opposed to the chemistry. Yep. And I guess what I was asking, sorry if I wasn't clear

[1:51:20] there. So if in this thing if you're counting opiate and an individual tested positive for

[1:51:29] the heroin for heroin, they would also would statistically would also be reported here

[1:51:35] as an opiate. No, statistically it would be reported as heroin if if it came up as one

[1:51:41] of those specific metabolites. So it isn't double reported. No, that's no. So my point

[1:51:47] It was the opiate is other opiates other than what you have listed.

[1:51:51] Correct.

[1:51:51] Okay.

[1:51:52] That's all I was trying to get.

[1:51:52] Okay.

[1:51:53] I'm sorry.

[1:51:54] That's okay.

[1:51:54] Thank you.

[1:51:55] And if they have alcohol also, it won't show up in the alcohol.

[1:51:59] It won't.

[1:51:59] Ethanol gluconoride is a metabolite of alcohol.

[1:52:02] So alcohol in itself has a very short life, so I mean, we're talking hours with alcohol

[1:52:10] before it actually starts to metabolize into ethanol gluconoride or ethanol sulfate.

[1:52:15] In our case, we test for ethanol, gluconoride.

[1:52:18] That's detectable for a habitual alcohol user up to eight days.

[1:52:24] So it gives us a better window of their use.

[1:52:28] If we were just to test for alcohol, like ethanol alcohol,

[1:52:32] we'd have to catch them almost right away.

[1:52:34] But would you, if they had cocaine and alcohol,

[1:52:41] would you put them in both slots?

[1:52:43] Yes.

[1:52:43] I guess that's what it.

[1:52:44] Yes, what we're trying to get to again, is it a one to many. Yes. So if they were testing positive for multiple essays on on a single sample, yes, all of those would be reported. Okay. I think that again, that's what we're trying to.

[1:52:59] That's what we're trying to get to here is it's all of this is a what I call and stats the one to many ratio because.

[1:53:07] And when we go to the next slide, I'm not seeing what I'm asking for, but it's okay.

[1:53:13] We'll get there to what we're trying to, or what I'm trying to get to, because it really relates to everything with drug courts.

[1:53:22] And so, if I could chime in real quickly too, so generally speaking, when someone sees a judge on their charge,

[1:53:31] the judge will oftentimes implement a drug testing condition, and that condition could vary from high frequency

[1:53:38] a medium frequency to low frequency and generally the courts will determine what that will look like.

[1:53:43] So high frequency is random three times a week, medium low so it kind of tears down.

[1:53:49] So right now we have on average anywhere from 85 to 90 individuals testing a day

[1:53:56] and usually what if you know if they're in compliance and they've demonstrated that they're

[1:54:01] sober so provide 90 days of negative tests we will we have permission we will tear them down to

[1:54:07] medium frequency and then another 90 days low frequency and if they're doing really well we can report

[1:54:13] back to the courts indicating this person's done you know fantastic. Also if they were initially

[1:54:20] placed on medium or low testing but they've demonstrated that they have chronic substance abuse then we

[1:54:27] can also tear them up meaning increase their testing and or look for other forms of testing if necessary.

[1:54:33] So,

[1:54:43] this next slide here kind of summarizes some of our key findings for quarter two.

[1:54:48] If you look at the spreadsheet there, what you're seeing is it broken down by the three

[1:54:55] months of the quarter.

[1:54:55] So we got April, May, and June, the first-

[1:55:00] I'll call them in each one of those sections is the number of times those specific assays were tested. The column to the immediate right of those numbers for month are the number of times that assay tested positive. Does that mean? Yeah. No. I'll try to explain this a little bit different. And I really appreciate this report. And I think you're you're providing, you know, valuable information that deals

[1:55:29] with the drug tests themselves, but I'm looking to add a component to know whether, again,

[1:55:38] are we having success? It's kind of like the last discussion you heard with the sheriff's office,

[1:55:42] right? How do I put this in context? And so I don't have a contextual component on this.

[1:55:57] So in

[1:55:59] people, 50 people, 100 people, and then when I can come and say of that 50 people, 2% in

[1:56:11] this case, it's bad to get a positive test. But anyway, kind of counterintuitive there

[1:56:16] too. But I'm really looking to say is 1%, does all this testing actually help us keep

[1:56:26] them compliant. I'm assuming the answer is yes, but I don't like to assume I love data,

[1:56:33] but I like to relate that then to the male health court because when everyone's asking for money

[1:56:38] and everyone's doing all the things we're after, is this a great intervention? By having them come

[1:56:46] in test, it keeps them on the straight and narrow, and when I look at this, I think, wow,

[1:56:52] I think that it's very positive when I see the low percentage of positive tests.

[1:57:01] But I'd rather, like you said earlier, is it Lori testing and she's having difficulty

[1:57:07] because she's tested nine times during this and she's failed eight times and Marlena's done

[1:57:16] it and never failed once.

[1:57:18] So I don't have any context.

[1:57:20] This is just numbers out there without how many clients, individual clients were tested.

[1:57:29] So I'm just asking if that can be added, that you say, oh, yeah, absolutely, Mary, I don't know.

[1:57:34] We did 45 people during this order.

[1:57:37] With our tracking system that we use to, that actually communicates with the analyzer when the orders come in to the lab,

[1:57:44] It's coming through a program called Paraselces.

[1:57:48] Paraselces then communicates with our analyzer, so that's how the analyzer knows who I'm testing, what I'm testing for, I don't make any changes to the order so as they come in.

[1:58:02] I don't have any, you know, real personal contact with any of our clientele or anything like that being that I'm in the lab.

[1:58:09] However, Paracelsus does enable us to track donor statistics as well.

[1:58:15] So for, I'm happy to get that information, unfortunately I don't have it right now, but I'm

[1:58:21] happy to get that information for quarter two and quarter one for you.

[1:58:25] And I can send that over.

[1:58:26] And then for our Q3 report, I will be happy to include that.

[1:58:32] I think it just gives it context right instead of just a stat because I do go to a court

[1:58:40] and love to do the graduations and things of that nature but I love seeing all the pieces

[1:58:48] of the puzzle and really what workload and that's why it was so important that I understand

[1:58:54] what an assay is because you're like oh my god they did this many tests but I think when

[1:59:00] And we see the perspective and add the number of individuals it will bring it context.

[1:59:06] So thank you so much.

[1:59:08] And by specimen, like not by donor, we did 4,521 specimens in quarter two.

[1:59:15] So that would be the individual samples provided.

[1:59:19] And then those outsides would be extracted from that.

[1:59:22] So again, about 9 to 12 per sample.

[1:59:28] But again, so we can look at this chart here and we can see how many times that assay was tested in Q2 versus how many times it actually came up positive.

[1:59:42] Our key findings for quarter two, THC remained the most prevalent drug detected with 330 positive results, 7.4% positivity during Q2.

[1:59:53] THC positivity did decline 36% from April to June from...

[2:00:00] Item 123 to 79 positive results. So that was a positive trend to see that.

[2:00:07] Bufan Orphan had the highest overall positivity rate at 8% increasing to 10.9% in June. However,

[2:00:14] it should be noted that these results are consistent with prescribed medication and

[2:00:17] not an indicator of a list of drug use. So Bufan Orphan, you may better know it as suboxone.

[2:00:23] It's a treatment drug that is used to treat opioid addiction.

[2:00:32] We have quite a few of our clients that have medical necessity letters providing us with

[2:00:39] a prescription for some oxygen.

[2:00:42] We still test for it because we like to see that they are taking our medications with our

[2:00:49] type of testing.

[2:00:50] amino acid testing, we are looking for the presence of that drug in our system, not necessarily

[2:00:54] how much or how they took it.

[2:00:57] So it is important that even people that are on prescription medications, that we are

[2:01:02] tracking that information.

[2:01:04] So that kind of equates to the high numbers that you're seeing for beef and orphan.

[2:01:09] We don't see, I think, in my seven years that I've been here, I've seen one time,

[2:01:18] beef and

[2:01:19] have. So, in fetamine was the second most frequently detected drug with 159 positives, but it

[2:01:28] did decline 41% from April to June. So again, a positive result there. ETG

[2:01:34] positives increased overall during quarter two, peaking at 39 positives in May and remaining

[2:01:40] elevated at 31 in June. Overall, positivity decreased from 2.33% in April to 1.86

[2:01:48] in June, while monthly testing volume remained relatively stable throughout the quarter, so again, another positive trend there.

[2:01:58] And I just included, again, that note about creatin, that it is not actually calculated in our positive totals that is used as a validity test.

[2:02:14] So here are any more questions or comments or anything else you'd like to see in future reports.

[2:02:21] reports because I know they they love our feedback. I know more work but

[2:02:27] hopefully you can just pull it right out of the system. It's not I don't want

[2:02:31] you to hand-calculate anything. There's a little bit of calculation that goes

[2:02:35] into it but I'm happy to do it for you. Thank you. Thank you. I appreciate your time

[2:02:43] and I just kind of wanted to capitalize on something that Nick shared. He

[2:02:46] indicated that for quarter two we had a little over 4,000 specimens that we

[2:02:51] collected and just to kind of help put things into perspective quickly in 2021 at the end

[2:02:57] of the calendar year we tested over 8,000. Here we are in 2026 and in just one quarter

[2:03:03] we have over 4,000 so the volume of testing has increased significantly in five short

[2:03:10] years and I am proud to say even though it wasn't indicated here, our positivity rates believe

[2:03:15] it or not are pretty low considering the volume of tests that we do on a daily basis and

[2:03:20] And so that's just a testament to the team, the report that the officers and the case

[2:03:24] workers and our specialists build with our clientele.

[2:03:28] Just because it's a positive test doesn't indicate failure.

[2:03:31] It just means that maybe we need to redirect and provide different resources or maybe go a

[2:03:38] different direction.

[2:03:39] And so I just wanted to say thank you for your time.

[2:03:42] I'm very proud of the team.

[2:03:44] I'm so grateful Nick was here today.

[2:03:45] as you can see, he's the subject matter expert when it comes to the assays and the percentages,

[2:03:51] and I hope we have an opportunity to come back. Thank you. Supervisor White.

[2:03:57] Yeah, thank you. This is pretty interesting stuff. I know it seems like April was substantially

[2:04:06] more busy than May and June.

[2:04:10] And it seemed like May was all over the board for positive

[2:04:16] tests. Did you rotate people out, get new folks in? What do you think created that, you

[2:04:25] know, looks like more than a couple of thousand fewer tests May and June compared to April.

[2:04:37] Um, it could be a variable of things sometimes testing will increase because it's the summertime and I know that's not really a educated answer, but it kind of depends on what's going on really sometimes in the summertime, you'll see, you know, alcohol levels increase or certain substances will increase because it's summertime and people aren't necessarily

[2:05:00] It's certainly making the best life decision. So it doesn't really have a lot to do with the staff that we have on board because the testing standards remain the same whether it's 202 people testing or 50 people testing. The expectation is the same. So I can't really say why the test increase. Maybe we had an influx of certain type of cases that came through the court. And the judges had more people on color code testing or testing with us.

[2:05:28] So, kind of just varies and I don't really have a good tracking system for that right now,

[2:05:32] but if that's something that you're interested in, that we'd be happy to look at.

[2:05:38] Well, I think that goes with what the mayor said, you know, how many unique individuals

[2:05:46] are in the system?

[2:05:48] Right.

[2:05:49] And a place to that idea.

[2:05:51] So, just in general, so is it still color of the day that if I'm on required testing,

[2:06:01] I call, they call in each morning and find out, like you said, oh yay, purple, purple

[2:06:07] is called today and you've got two hours or whatever to respond, is that the same process,

[2:06:13] nothing's really changed on that, okay, I just like to keep up, keep up with things.

[2:06:19] I used to employ yeah no my staff had orange and I just remember that I had to call and ask

[2:06:28] alternative sentencing if you want me to keep hiring and giving people a chance you have to

[2:06:33] spread out the colors because you take my entire staff and they had two hours to run we'll be

[2:06:40] right back I'm like you can't leave in the middle of a lunch shift but so I had to call and say would

[2:06:46] But you just like give them different colors, so I don't lose them all the same time.

[2:06:50] So I was just interested if it was the same.

[2:06:53] But I think it's wonderful when I see the actual positive test numbers because I think

[2:07:04] that I want to see the teamwork and I don't think it's any one thing that's making it successful.

[2:07:11] I think it's the combination of everything, right?

[2:07:14] because how often do they go to court and their tests are given to the judge.

[2:07:18] And there's team members everywhere trying to wrap good services to help those community members get back to being good contributing members of the community.

[2:07:31] So thank you.

[2:07:33] Anybody?

[2:07:34] Nobody else? Okay.

[2:07:35] Thank you so much.

[2:07:36] Thank you.

[2:07:39] Okay, keep on going. Nobody's requesting one. We'll just keep on motoring through then.

[2:07:45] We're on agenda item 19a. This is discussion and action on the community development

[2:07:51] block grant. We have to do all this work to get this great money. So you see, NIA, you're

[2:07:59] going to just give us some highlights of this, please. Yes, of course. So good morning.

[2:08:03] I'm Jacob Grant's administrator for the record.

[2:08:06] Today's item is to discuss and seek approval

[2:08:08] to submit the Carson City's consolidated

[2:08:10] annual performance and evaluation report,

[2:08:12] also known as the Caper summarizes

[2:08:15] what the city accomplished with its CDBG funding

[2:08:18] during the 2025-2026 program year.

[2:08:21] The Caper is currently available for a 15-day public comment

[2:08:25] period through September 24th.

[2:08:27] Today's meeting also provides an opportunity

[2:08:30] for the public to comment

[2:08:31] and for the board to provide any changes before the report is submitted by the September 28th deadline.

[2:08:41] What was the last date range out for public comment?

[2:08:47] So the public comment started on September 9th and it ends on the 24th,

[2:08:54] so it gives 16 days in

[2:08:59] the deadline.

[2:09:00] So we're taking action prior to public comment period ending?

[2:09:04] Well, the deadline to submit the report is the 28.

[2:09:10] Huh.

[2:09:14] Yeah.

[2:09:14] My question was related to that.

[2:09:16] Why couldn't we, is there a reason we couldn't have moved this earlier?

[2:09:20] Right.

[2:09:21] The public comment period.

[2:09:22] I wasn't aware yet.

[2:09:23] So we were approving a document with the public comment period closed.

[2:09:27] Right.

[2:09:28] Just with.

[2:09:30] So we reached out to HUD to.

[2:09:32] you, because we can't start the paper without the approved annual plan that we submitted.

[2:09:40] And there are some day delays in communication with HUD, so we could not start the paper

[2:09:45] after we got the clarification from HUD, so we couldn't submit, create the report earlier.

[2:09:52] So this was a federal delay caused by the federal government?

[2:09:57] Yes.

[2:10:00] We're also in transition, so the San Francisco HUD office has now transitioned to Arizona, so they're also in transition.

[2:10:12] So we submitted the annual, the stuff that starts this timely, or we, and they just didn't respond back. Yes, because in the IDIS portal, where we submit all of our work in the instructions, we are supposed to, before we could

[2:10:31] even download the Caper template.

[2:10:34] The annual action plan has to be approved by HUD.

[2:10:38] So we're waiting on that.

[2:10:39] Yes.

[2:10:41] Well, and I mean, I guess the point is,

[2:10:46] if public comment does come in, you will include it.

[2:10:48] Yes.

[2:10:49] And we will just have to take action on that

[2:10:52] in next year's right, if we wanted to change something,

[2:10:56] we would just have to.

[2:10:57] Yes, and for the public comment,

[2:11:00] And we usually attach a summary and attach it to the report and submit it to HUD.

[2:11:08] You can tell how thrilled we are that we look like we're approving something without the public comment period being closed.

[2:11:18] Well, I mean, I guess the big is-

[2:11:20] They're forcing us, yeah, and the biggest part of them is into it.

[2:11:23] The public comment will be included, it's not like we're excluding it, we just won't be able to take action on it.

[2:11:28] And we also asked for an extension three times however they did not get back to us.

[2:11:35] So then they're aware of the, they're aware of the issue.

[2:11:39] I guess that makes me feel better that, okay, HUD, you know you're part of this and you

[2:11:44] don't want to grant an extension, therefore you're fine with just having it attached.

[2:11:53] And is this one we look at, we do, we look at it every year.

[2:11:59] So if we receive, like you said, we can incorporate it into next year's reaction that we would need to do if somebody commented on something that was substantial enough that we should make a change.

[2:12:16] Yeah, so the report isn't due to the 28th, so we'll absolutely put everything we need to in the report for this year, and we can send you a copy if you'd like.

[2:12:24] I do understand you're approving it today, which is early, however, we have never received

[2:12:32] one comment from the public on anything related to CDBG since we moved ahead.

[2:12:38] So I think the risk that somebody is going to comment on it is pretty small.

[2:12:44] We get it.

[2:12:49] All right, I'll take any public comment on this item.

[2:12:52] I can see Danny, come on up.

[2:13:05] Danny French Carson City, Nevada, I'm going to be an objective I think as I possibly

[2:13:12] can with my biases aside as much as I can because I'm aware of some of mine.

[2:13:17] I'm aware of the fact that when information is not put out there, you're not going to

[2:13:21] get people's responses or public comment and I don't believe that the information that's

[2:13:27] put into this particular item 19a was sufficient to have anybody be able to really make a public comment so I object to it being voted on without it having that public comment deal on pushing it on to later well things will change between now and then in our comments would change relative and I'd like it in capitals I have to texting capitals because I can't see otherwise and then so

[2:13:56] So my public comment, maybe the only one you're getting,

[2:14:00] objecting to your voting as you intend to, thank you.

[2:14:05] Okay, I'll bring it back up here for any further discussion

[2:14:11] in action.

[2:14:13] Supervisor Shooti, you have a comment question.

[2:14:16] Regarding the role of the public comment, assuming comments

[2:14:23] came in, how is that used?

[2:14:26] So, how do you use public comment as our citizen participation?

[2:14:31] So, for citizen participation, what does that mean, if so they would like the citizens

[2:14:38] to be involved with the, so the, with HUD we created a consolidated plan which is five

[2:14:44] years, so they want the citizens which the plan benefits to be able to participate in all

[2:14:51] aspects.

[2:14:52] So, to get a better pulse on how the services are working.

[2:15:00] Yes, and for example, the Caper summarizes the accomplishments of one of the main accomplishments for this year was the completion of the CarMite ADA Improvement project. So that is what is being reported and it's just the accomplishments of the program here. So yeah, I'm going to add some real quick. So this is like the wrap up report of the year. So in the beginning where they have us do public comment on the projects.

[2:15:32] And those are very important because that's like helping with the direction that the plan is going.

[2:15:38] This is a wrap-up, so it's already done for the year.

[2:15:41] So we wouldn't change our report at all, but we would add those comments to it for potentially future changes.

[2:15:48] In this comment period, yeah.

[2:15:52] That is really helpful. I found this report to be very thorough.

[2:15:55] And those areas where if there was nothing, you know, the zeros then there was an explanation

[2:16:04] asked you, this particular portion, the grant is not addressing that.

[2:16:12] And then on the further pages, really going into detail what the grant did address and

[2:16:19] the why behind it.

[2:16:20] So I am very comfortable with this, but I think it's also important that for the record

[2:16:26] we understand the role of the public comment and how it fits in.

[2:16:32] So thank you.

[2:16:33] Absolutely.

[2:16:33] And we were scrambling and contacting Hudd daily trying to get them to approve that so

[2:16:38] we could move forward.

[2:16:40] So it was kind of, they put us kind of a between a rock and a hard place and we're doing

[2:16:44] our best to get it done and so we can continue to get our money.

[2:16:49] Well, and to get the money to provide the service that we said we were going to do in the plan to help those individuals that might be making the public comment on that I think the only component of the public comment is if they think there's a misstatement.

[2:17:07] And that would be the only thing I would be, you know, for this report, you'd be looking

[2:17:12] for them to say, huh, we went out and looked at such and such a project and it didn't

[2:17:18] exist, so I don't know what you're reporting.

[2:17:21] And you go, oh, we put the wrong street name, you know, something of that nature, but I don't

[2:17:27] think that's of concern that these are certainly projects we're well aware of, so I don't

[2:17:34] I don't think you have any of those type of errors in here and since it's the public participation component that HUD uses, I'm fairly comfortable with where we're going and that we did put it on the website on September 4th and then published it on the 8th to give the public opportunity to comment not as fully as we'd like, but they have all the way to the 24th.

[2:18:04] they can continue to comment.

[2:18:06] I'd so I'm gonna put that on the record too, just in case.

[2:18:10] Then we'll only have four short days to load it, right?

[2:18:16] So anyway, thank you.

[2:18:20] Supervisor Geome, you're ready for a motion?

[2:18:22] Ann, I move to approve the presented keeper

[2:18:25] and authorised staff to include a summary

[2:18:27] of public comments in submit the report on time.

[2:18:31] I have a motion and a second all those in favor please say aye aye any opposed say no but the record

[2:18:40] reflect it was unanimous thank you we sorry to do this I know you're last and ready to go but

[2:18:49] we're going to take just a brief recess so that we're paying attention to your right yeah

[2:18:58] Board

[2:19:30] of Supervisors back to order. We're on agenda item 20A discussion and

[2:19:35] possible action on an MOU between Carson City and Muscle Power to work on a

[2:19:41] bike park at Centennial. Ms. Budge is in Washington DC so I'm not going to call

[2:19:47] you Jennifer would you like to take us through this? I'm going to come over there at

[2:19:50] Dan so I'm guessing Dan would you like to give us some highlights? Absolutely.

[2:19:58] Dan

[2:19:58] It's a pleasure to be able to introduce this eye.

[2:20:08] So, I know it's been around for a while, and I'm glad that now Muscle Power is getting involved in kind of taking the reins on this project. And we're obviously Muscle Power. It's been a great partner to us in the city for many years doing lots of work. I know it's been around for a while, and I'm glad that now Muscle Power is getting involved in kind of taking the reins on this project. And we're obviously Muscle Power.

[2:20:29] trail projects throughout the city and we did present this item at the park's

[2:20:36] recognition meeting at the last one and it was approved there. So it's about

[2:20:41] pleasure to be able to introduce Dan Thornton from Muscle Powered and he'll be

[2:20:44] doing kind of the presentation where the project is and and I'll be able to be

[2:20:49] here to help answer any questions on the city side. Thank you so much. Dan, the

[2:20:54] other Dan. If the Dan and Dan show today, it's cool, sir. Thank you for

[2:21:01] Here's your time and thank you for your service to the city.

[2:21:03] It's genuinely appreciated.

[2:21:06] Yeah, my parents both set a high bar for me in public participation.

[2:21:11] And that's probably a large reason why I'm here.

[2:21:13] You were interviewing a couple of candidates for the tourism commission earlier.

[2:21:18] My father served on the state tourism commission and helped to actually create great base in national park with the senators at that time.

[2:21:25] Remember flying out there to their little white project tent and

[2:21:29] putting a shovel in the ground and all that fun stuff. So that's part of why I'm here.

[2:21:34] And I also want to say that I have a love-hate relationship with the

[2:21:39] rabid brush right now. So if I'm sniffling, I'm sorry.

[2:21:46] It's so beautiful this time of year, but when I'm out riding in it, I think I get big doses. So

[2:21:52] as our opening slides here, no, it's we were in front of the Parks and Recreation Commission

[2:21:57] back in August and it was the unanimous approval as far as the how long the project has been going on and it was I think it initially envisioned in 2017, although if I look on Google, I found something back in 2004 where somebody was talking about a bike park in Carson City.

[2:22:14] But in, of course, as I've mentioned in the past, I think 2017 to 2019, it was just kind

[2:22:21] of getting out of the ground and then COVID hit and it was shelved and along with a lot

[2:22:26] of things, obviously.

[2:22:28] I started talking about this with some friends and we're thinking, you know, look, we got

[2:22:32] bike parks in Reno, we got bike parks at Lake Tahoe, we got bike parks in Trekkie and most

[2:22:37] of these bike parks are closed six months of the year for snow, you know, why don't we have

[2:22:41] one in Carson City?

[2:22:41] And we have such a huge biking culture here, and as we talked about earlier, and I think

[2:22:47] when your key piece was what is a missing piece in our puzzle to get people to do a multi-day

[2:22:53] stay here, you teed me up so perfectly.

[2:22:56] I cannot even tell you how much I was listening to the reading earlier, and I'm serious, right?

[2:23:02] People travel for bike parks, they do.

[2:23:05] And if we put in the kind of bike park that we hope to present and is our intention to present,

[2:23:10] It will be a premier facility, a premier municipal facility.

[2:23:15] So as people travel with their bikes, can you convince them they shouldn't cover up their tail lights with their bicycles?

[2:23:22] So the burning man thing, I get like that, but now I understand what your concern is, I can't do that.

[2:23:30] So anyway, I really do want to just, I'm kind of getting ahead of myself a little bit, but there is strong research on the amount of people that travel for bike parks.

[2:23:39] and they put heads and beds, and we are on 50.

[2:23:44] There's an amazing amount of people that travel from Colorado out to Lake Tahoe during the summer time on 50.

[2:23:50] And I mean, there's absolutely no reason that they wouldn't stop in Carson City for a Primer Bike Park and ride.

[2:23:55] So I'll get back to my notes, I told myself I was going to stay on track.

[2:24:00] I think you all know who Muscle Power is, we've had a long partnership with the city, very successful.

[2:24:05] We have several award-winning trails that we've created and are maintaining the last couple of years.

[2:24:11] Bindak to D.C., some of our board members to receive awards.

[2:24:15] So I think, you know, and when you talk to a lot of people about car sensitive,

[2:24:19] and we heard this earlier today in that presentation, what did they mention, trails?

[2:24:24] That word must have come up eight times earlier today, right?

[2:24:28] And I'm proud to say that muscle power is responsible for a good portion of those trails for maintaining those trails.

[2:24:33] and I think adds a lot of quality life to the area.

[2:24:38] Okay, so

[2:24:42] that's that one.

[2:24:44] So what we are asking for tonight is an MOU.

[2:24:47] And this would be an agreement that would essentially allow us to start moving forward with the planning, fundraising, design, and development, which really is phase one of this project.

[2:24:59] phase 1s.

[2:25:00] We really won't be construction, it'll be this initial phase. And specifically, what it does not do is what you see there. There is no commitment to any city funding on this. There is no conveyance property interest. It does not authorize construction and it does not settle a final design or footprint. So, again, going back to what it does do is it helps us get to that phase, right? So we need to go out, raise money so we can pay for design and then come back to you.

[2:25:28] And you'll have numerous chances to look at what we bring back, as far as what the design is and what the final footprint is.

[2:25:41] Breath here,

[2:25:45] just wanted to reiterate what a bike park is that everybody has an understanding the facility will be designed from the outset to be inclusive.

[2:25:55] This is everything from, the balance bikes now you literally see children as young as 18 months old on balance bikes.

[2:26:04] And all the way up to no age limit, just basically, you know, people that can get out there it will be family friendly and we are looking at including adaptive writers from the outset.

[2:26:19] So there will be an adaptive component to this.

[2:26:23] A lot of facilities that have been existing for years, they've had to kind of go backwards on creating the adaptive part of the writing.

[2:26:30] we want adaptive riding from beginning, baked in, and if you talk to adaptive riders,

[2:26:36] they really don't even want to be called adaptive riders. They just want to be considered riders,

[2:26:40] right? And so I want to say it the way I say it so that we understand that everybody's included,

[2:26:45] but really as we move forward, it's just going to be good design because that's what it is.

[2:26:50] It's just good design. It's just good design will include that. Now, will there be things in the

[2:26:55] park that they might not be able to ride? Sure, but there's things that a ski resort that I can't

[2:27:00] right, either, right? So any, it could be,

[2:27:07] this is a pretty straightforward, you know,

[2:27:10] it was already included in the master plan. You helped us get it there. It was by far the most

[2:27:16] popular item when the master plan was approved by a long shot. And the community continues to express

[2:27:24] their excitement towards moving this forward. They're really looking forward to participating in it.

[2:27:32] This addresses again that, you know, and I just really wanted to reiterate that it is designed for everyone.

[2:27:42] So, you can start on a TA track and still be using this facility 20 years later.

[2:27:47] And families, you know, I think I'm hearing a lot and I think most people are about the value of third spaces, right?

[2:27:56] It's not where you work, it's not your home, maybe it's not your home and not your school.

[2:28:01] but it's a third space, and it's also a third space that's not based around more screen time.

[2:28:06] Our kids are going to video there absolutely, but can you ride a bike while you're looking at a

[2:28:10] screen? Not so much. I mean, so I think the idea is that it's just not based around more screen time,

[2:28:17] but a lot of times a third space is still a very heavily screen time based facility.

[2:28:25] And it's also really a missing piece of infrastructure in Carson City. Again,

[2:28:30] in South Lake Tahoe, Truckee Reno has a couple,

[2:28:35] Sun Valley, but we don't have a bike parking in Carson City.

[2:28:41] So this grand division, how does it get funded?

[2:28:47] Obviously, this is a big lift for us,

[2:28:50] and it is not something that we've done before.

[2:28:52] And in most cases, I'll be honest with you,

[2:28:56] bike parks get seed funding from cities.

[2:28:58] It's, that is generally how it's done.

[2:29:00] We have never asked for, and it's been our attention

[2:29:03] and fully clear from the first day that we are not asking the city for any money.

[2:29:08] Does that mean if it came, there came an opportunity down the road?

[2:29:12] Of course, but that is, it is not our intention to ever draw money from the city.

[2:29:17] We would like partnerships on potential grant applications and areas where the city can help us move in those areas,

[2:29:25] but no money for the city from the outset or ever for maintenance.

[2:29:29] So we will raise the money for construction and maintenance from the beginning and no phase opens without a maintenance reserve for the bike park.

[2:29:41] And that has been from day one.

[2:29:43] We've never done anything on this park without that being part of the idea.

[2:29:53] So really this continues to address that, but we are fully accountable.

[2:29:59] and I think

[2:30:01] It's really 29-year partnership with the city should hold some weight. We've earned it. We've made and held promises, and one awards based on that. And so I think it's fair to ask for a little bit. So,

[2:30:19] again, some of this reiterates what we've been through, but I think what we've talked about, I think it's really true. You know, it's somewhere to go and it's a sport that rewards patients and progression challenges you.

[2:30:32] It's a healthy option in our city, and it's very desired, and visitors that gets back

[2:30:41] to what we were talking about, it really is a missing piece, and there was the second

[2:30:46] gentleman on the CTA item talked about the bike race that used to be here, which was

[2:30:51] the epic rides.

[2:30:52] Now, I don't know in the circles you move in, but everybody I talk to misses that ride.

[2:30:56] I mean, having downtown closed in front of the whole street with all the vendors and the music.

[2:31:02] I mean, there was music every night for four nights, a couple of bands.

[2:31:06] I mean, I just can't tell you how many people talk about that event.

[2:31:10] And we're not going to do that necessarily, but

[2:31:13] one of the main ways that the bike park will be sustainable is through programming, excuse me.

[2:31:20] And programming means events.

[2:31:22] It means workshops and clinics and events.

[2:31:25] And if we're able to build this to the level that we're hoping to build it to,

[2:31:29] as we get through a little further down the phases, we will have the kind of events

[2:31:33] that will bring riders from all over the country to come ride Carson City.

[2:31:38] So, heads and beds.

[2:31:42] Next steps, design comes first.

[2:31:46] And construction is funded and phased from there.

[2:31:48] So again, this MOU with the city would open the door to us to be able to fundraise.

[2:31:55] Nobody's going to give us any money until we have an agreement with the city.

[2:31:58] It's nice to have a spot designated master plan, but show me some, show me, show me your, show me what we've got.

[2:32:05] So obviously we'll do a lot of land, do diligence out there and make sure that this will work as part of the design process.

[2:32:11] And the city will get numerous chances and be heavily involved as they have been for years now.

[2:32:18] This is your three meet for me on this project and Jen and I have been working on this MLU now for nine months to get it in front of you in a way that made sense.

[2:32:30] Once design and cost estimate exists, we'll come back to you for approval on that before we can fundraise for construction.

[2:32:43] And

[2:32:46] that's it. I'm happy to answer any questions to the best of my ability. Thank you for your time.

[2:32:53] I don't see any questions, so I'll just start with the comment because I think you're

[2:32:59] very right when you say you're a proven track record, so it makes me a lot more comfortable

[2:33:05] when you can look at an entity that delivers what they say, right?

[2:33:12] So that's, again, makes me very comfortable about entering into an agreement of this sort, and I think it's one of the areas that the city enjoys the most is the park recreation and open space components that the community itself is very supportive.

[2:33:35] I mean, I know we're one of those few that had a tax approved, right?

[2:33:40] That's how much people care about quality of life and this certainly fits that component.

[2:33:47] So I just a big shout out to muscle power for being able to even garner the volunteers

[2:33:55] that are necessary because it's hard work to do that trail maintenance

[2:34:04] and building them, and the name of your organization fits well as to the expectation, right?

[2:34:13] So, I just want to give you a big shout out for wanting to help us create another wonderful space

[2:34:23] for the residents and visitors, because like you said, we might as well.

[2:34:28] I always want the residents to know it's primarily about you but there isn't any reason

[2:34:35] that we shouldn't have, I don't know, bike races and tournaments and clinics and all

[2:34:41] those other good things to host more tourism to come into town because that helps generate

[2:34:50] sales tax which helps keep their taxes lower or let's us provide more services to the

[2:34:57] residents, so just a...

[2:35:00] Thank you. And how much do you think it is that you'll have to raise? So that's a tricky question because we don't have a design yet. So I just I'm not. Just for the design phase, even, what are you looking to have to fundraise for that? I would hope that it would be and I hate saying these numbers out loud because I really don't know. But let's say that it's under $100,000.

[2:35:28] And I really am guessing at this point because it depends are we designing from phase one only or are we designing it designing all the way to phase three with competition venues and stands like how far are we going with this.

[2:35:44] do we just raise for phase one so that we can get it open and then there'd be another funding raise

[2:35:49] at a point. And again, if you look at it, any phase we open would be completely usable.

[2:35:56] That is from part of the design. So we don't open a phase that isn't usable.

[2:36:02] I like the idea of designing the whole property to really be at least that this area is going to

[2:36:12] be reserved for, like you said, here's the competition section, here's the dot section.

[2:36:16] Even if you don't have enough money to do, it's full design, but that it's already designated

[2:36:22] to that area so that the whole property is planned well.

[2:36:27] Like you said, that we're not going backwards going, oh no, we don't have a space for X, and

[2:36:33] so we can't do it well.

[2:36:34] So I really like the idea of at least having reserved sections or portions of the property and if you can design the whole thing

[2:36:46] We'd be really really happy because that would be more money after a raise, but still it would be fantastic. Supervisor Shooti?

[2:36:55] Well, I just want to applaud you and I know that you have been working on this for quite a while.

[2:37:00] I love the inclusivity of this and in terms of all levels, all ages, and the idea that

[2:37:13] this is a partnership in the best way, you know, and you brought up the master plan

[2:37:20] and within our master plan, we do talk about partnerships.

[2:37:24] and Muscle Powered has been an incredible partner to Carson City.

[2:37:31] I think about the health impacts and you know we have had HHS here speaking and it's been like a year or two ago,

[2:37:42] but really talking about the interrelationships of health and how each department has impacted by healthy behaviors

[2:37:53] and this is like a healthy behavior for the community whether it's people actually writing or families going out and watching kids ride.

[2:38:06] I think about the trail along Prison Hill and I run out there a lot and I see kids riding side by side and they're talking or I see families, groups of families out there.

[2:38:22] And while a bike park is a little bit different, it still provides that opportunity.

[2:38:28] And, you know, I have traveled to mammoth, North Star, Whistler, BAMF, throughout Colorado,

[2:38:34] Park City, and I'm not even a good writer.

[2:38:37] And yet it has just been such a fun event and a fun activity.

[2:38:42] So thank you for the passion and the true muscle power of getting this started because you got a plant this seed, right?

[2:38:54] And so you have my full support.

[2:39:00] Supervisor, Jeremy.

[2:39:02] Yeah, I'm not going to bullied her things.

[2:39:03] I think Lisa said everything and you did to a muscle power.

[2:39:05] It has been a good friend to the city and the citizens in this city.

[2:39:11] and I can't think of a better organization to lead this charge and I know this MOU doesn't commit the city to funds but I'm hoping somewhere down the line we can find funds to help because I think it's critical and I think it fits right in the mission of what

[2:39:27] But, you know, question 18 was designed for, and the master plane.

[2:39:33] So, you know, we've been very lucky, knock on wood, with a simple moment in, you know,

[2:39:39] who knows?

[2:39:40] Who knows what we can help with going forward?

[2:39:43] But thank you for taking the reins on this.

[2:39:46] I'm very confident in the progress this can make with you guys there.

[2:39:53] Supervisor White.

[2:39:54] Thank you.

[2:39:55] So, indeed muscle power has been, and I'm pretty

[2:40:00] Any certain will continue to be a great asset to this community. I do have some questions. As it's been stated today, you're not asking the city for any money. But on page 415, at the very end of 1.3, it says the city may have opportunities to provide other types of contributions. In the future, subject to available funding.

[2:40:29] and applicable approvals.

[2:40:31] So how does that sentence reconcile what the comments today that the city won't be providing

[2:40:41] any funding?

[2:40:43] I mean, we're looking at an MOU that talks about subject to available funding and applicable

[2:40:49] approvals.

[2:40:54] Dan, our breakfast is superintendent for the record.

[2:40:56] And what page was that on?

[2:40:59] You were?

[2:41:01] 415 looks like it's on the second page of the MOU and the headers on the bottom at the first.

[2:41:06] Sorry, 1.3 correct, 1.3 is what you're referring to.

[2:41:12] I think the intent, obviously we were very clear for the very beginning when we started

[2:41:17] meeting with individuals years ago about this project that we would love to see at Bike

[2:41:22] Park in Carson City, but we don't as a park department have the ability to, this is

[2:41:28] of dedicating funds to it or especially the maintenance of it so that was always very clear.

[2:41:35] And so as far as obviously we want to see this project succeed it will be an asset to

[2:41:43] our department into the city as well so where we can assist whether funds become available

[2:41:49] down the line through quality of life or through grants or other things or as it mentions

[2:41:56] in kind, and definitely our staff are going to be involved, and it's going to take staff time,

[2:42:01] because our project manager is going to be reviewing the plans, and we're going to be involved

[2:42:05] in that process. So there's definitely going to be commitment on our end to see this succeed,

[2:42:12] and we want to make sure it's successful so we can help in any way possible. But that the intent

[2:42:19] of this MOUs to not have us contribute any funds at this time.

[2:42:25] I'm just curious why that language is in there then.

[2:42:28] I understand the in-kind contribution, but it very directly says subject to available

[2:42:34] funding and applicable approvals, so why is it in there?

[2:42:39] This is Todd Rees, deputy DA, supervisor White, the idea behind that was that if the city

[2:42:46] We wanted to, it could contribute funds, but that there was no obligation to.

[2:42:55] And that provision was there to kind of memorialize the understanding between the city and

[2:43:01] muscle power that the city may desire to contribute funds in the future and that it could

[2:43:10] do so.

[2:43:12] on page 416 at 3.1, it says that this will be designed and constructed to IMBA guidelines.

[2:43:27] My first question on that, when I looked at their website, what they

[2:43:37] talk about, especially

[2:43:39] like in the pump track, that appears to be, that is a hardscape.

[2:43:47] We will be looking at it as part of the design process, but hardscape does last longer than dirt pump tracks.

[2:43:56] So for maintenance concern, maintenance, long-term maintenance and sustainability, hardscape pump track would be optimal.

[2:44:06] It does cost more from the beginning, like all good design and cost more at the beginning, but you have less maintenance on the other end.

[2:44:14] Is that the only place in this facility you're looking at a hard scape?

[2:44:20] That would be the main part of the actual bike park, but there would be supporting facilities that might end up being part of this as far as the parking areas and the restrooms and that kind of stuff.

[2:44:34] But I do want to be honest that at the moment, that is the only place that we've talked

[2:44:40] about having hard escape at the moment, but there might be areas like, we have to cross

[2:44:47] the gas line, two gas lines that are out there, they've been in the deal since we went through

[2:44:52] the master plane.

[2:44:52] And it really limited us on what we can do out there.

[2:44:56] You, you, how are we going to have to deal with Southwest gas and what?

[2:45:00] They're going to meet us to do to operate within their arena. I can't speak to that at this moment. So it says you could be constructing design and constructing this to the IMBA guidelines. I'm just curious the logistics of who's the arbitrator to say that the design does meet these guidelines. I'm pretty sure our planning department is not up to speed on that. So how do we make sure?

[2:45:29] that our planning department inspections and stuff actually follow through on what

[2:45:36] these guidelines are going to be?

[2:45:40] Dan Arb for the record.

[2:45:43] We do have a trails coordinator who is very familiar with those guidelines as well and

[2:45:50] then obviously a parts planner who's probably not as familiar with those but will be able

[2:45:54] to work with our trails coordinator.

[2:45:56] So we're going to be reviewing all the plans and then making sure that obviously whatever

[2:46:00] whatever is designed is safe and it meets the criteria.

[2:46:06] Also on page 416, it talks about writing an agreement with a future operator.

[2:46:16] Do you have any expectation who that future operator might be?

[2:46:23] We are currently discussing the potential of an operator with another non-profit that

[2:46:33] specializes in bike parks, I wouldn't want to, I don't think it would be appropriate for me to name them at this point, they are highly regarded in the industry, one of the industry leaders, and we would be extremely fortunate if we got them, and it would make our fundraising a lot easier.

[2:46:54] So, I can just tell you, they're one of the leaders in the industry, they're one of the

[2:46:59] most respected.

[2:47:00] I can't, they wanted to make sure we get this memo of understanding into place, and then

[2:47:06] we get all our stuff going, and then we fundraise, and then we can start talking about a partnership,

[2:47:10] but we don't have anything written between us at this moment.

[2:47:16] This property in the staff report with the blue lines around it, APN00801156, is that property in the open space inventory?

[2:47:38] Dan, for the record, yes, it started to tell on this map kind of the topography, but basically from the top of the road heritage way there up until you get to the top of the hill.

[2:47:54] There's some power lines and stuff up there, but that slope is all part of Centennial Park.

[2:48:00] And that's mostly what's being encompassed in this area.

[2:48:02] and what we've designated as we have kind of a,

[2:48:06] if you look at the master plan, a smaller area

[2:48:08] for the more immediate bike park plan,

[2:48:12] but then we identified that slope going up

[2:48:14] to the top of our property line

[2:48:15] as potential areas for the bike park to grow.

[2:48:21] So essentially,

[2:48:24] I guess the question is,

[2:48:27] are you proposing that portions of the bike park

[2:48:33] We'll be on open space inventory.

[2:48:42] The thing about what we're proposing is, yeah, potentially within that, what we've identified on the master plan, which includes that area identified on the map here.

[2:48:54] Thank you.

[2:48:56] Supervisor Horton.

[2:48:59] I just wanted to comment on your concern for the adaptive rider.

[2:49:03] I really appreciate that.

[2:49:04] I think that's critically important and you guys do a great job with it and I applaud

[2:49:08] you for that.

[2:49:11] Okay.

[2:49:12] I'm going to, so this is an action item, is there any public comment on this item?

[2:49:18] Come on up.

[2:49:23] Good morning.

[2:49:23] My name is Christine Sylvester.

[2:49:25] I'm a lifelong resident of Carson City, a professional engineer and a mother of three girls.

[2:49:30] We love to recreate within Carson City and participate in our local Senator Cycling Club,

[2:49:41] and we travel to these other regional bike parks as well as those that are not so close.

[2:49:51] We would love to have a facility of this type within our community and would use it regularly.

[2:49:58] And.

[2:50:00] So, I am making my public comment that we support approval of this memorandum of understanding. Thank you. Thank you. Do I have additional public comment? Okay. He loves to go last, so it's okay. I won.

[2:50:24] You're green. Oh, you turned up. There you go.

[2:50:29] I forgot. I haven't seen one. I think I know a lot of you, Stephanie. I'm one.

[2:50:36] in the past many years ago, I used to be the first manager of the open space program,

[2:50:42] and I used to also work as a city planner. I am very much in favor of these MOU,

[2:50:50] and I thank the board for positive consideration on the third degree by Maurice,

[2:50:56] which is nothing new. It reminds me of the time I was here bringing a proposal.

[2:51:02] So I appreciate that, and I think all your answers were answered correctly.

[2:51:11] I distinctly remember that that piece came as part of an interchange of land with the

[2:51:20] beauty of land management, I was called the Carson City Landspeel, and it was designated

[2:51:27] here for open space and parks from the beginning. There was a BLM also subjected the piece to some

[2:51:37] kind of requirement. If we ever do something else with it, we lose it. The effects will take

[2:51:44] it back. That's my recollection. And just like the bottom is beginning to get fade, so I don't have

[2:51:50] anything else to add other than personally, it is very important to have this kind of facilities

[2:51:58] like you all mentioned in our communities. Not too long ago, I have my three kids visiting my

[2:52:05] three grandkids visiting from Seattle. And we went to like Tahoe on the way to go voting, but with

[2:52:14] big mistake. We stopped at the bike park and that was it. That was the rest of the day. No voting.

[2:52:21] which is my passion. So I just swallow my pride and, you know, just like what other needs.

[2:52:27] And one of the things I mentioned to them is they asked me, well, papa, is there one

[2:52:32] in Garbilla? I said, no, there's not one in Garbilla. There's a place where you can

[2:52:37] drive your skateboard and do things in a hard track, but it's not a pump track. And it's

[2:52:46] as well, is there one in Carson City where you used to work?

[2:52:49] So they hit, you know, the bottom.

[2:52:53] And I say, not yet, but we have been working on it.

[2:52:56] We have been working on it for about 10 years

[2:52:59] that I remember.

[2:53:01] And before I die, we're going to try to get it done.

[2:53:04] So thank you very much for your consideration.

[2:53:06] Thank you, Juan.

[2:53:07] Good to see you again, Mr. French.

[2:53:12] Watch out, Star Festival, before you sit down.

[2:53:14] Yes.

[2:53:17] Thank

[2:53:21] you, I'm not up on the starfish, yeah, the starfish, this one.

[2:53:28] Thank you, Danny French, Carson City and Mayor, please don't suggest because I do not like coming up last.

[2:53:33] I have to propose myself and base my statements on the prior statements.

[2:53:38] Easily say, diddo instead of having to start my run when they're going to do the same.

[2:53:43] So, I'd appreciate if you just consider not suggesting that.

[2:53:48] I'm waiting.

[2:53:51] But I also want to just say how much I appreciated Mr. Jordan's response to my questions were similar in the way as supervisors white.

[2:54:04] They followed the same suit without the consideration, the compactiveness of different areas I didn't consider that part.

[2:54:10] thank you for adding that to my considerations, but the gentleman that came to speak to me when

[2:54:16] I had the questions shared with me, enough that I feel confident with every effort in his body,

[2:54:24] he will try to make this right, but I do feel the wording should be right. And I think some of those

[2:54:30] other things that were brought up should be maybe addressed, but I'd love the idea of having

[2:54:36] those families out there I am concerned because it's open space and that I love it don't stay natural.

[2:54:42] But it's a perfect place for a family to get where there's already facilities and that perhaps

[2:54:47] you can indulge into the use of some of those as well. Thank you very much.

[2:54:52] Thank you.

[2:54:55] Thank you.

[2:55:00] Hi, everyone. Stella Thornton for the record. Pass Carson, hi, graduate. And you, you and our political

[2:55:05] science student, senior to this year, which is actually crazy. But I just wanted to come up here

[2:55:12] in support of the bike park. I happened to look at the table over there to see all of the public

[2:55:18] comments that came in submitted for this meeting for the bike park, which is pretty amazing because

[2:55:24] throughout this entire process, it has been a long one.

[2:55:28] And I know you all being up here are definitely familiar with the long processes,

[2:55:32] but not every citizen is.

[2:55:34] And those can take a long time and people can get frustrated.

[2:55:39] It can be, you know, people drop off from actually being able to participate

[2:55:44] because they're like, oh, it just takes so long, right?

[2:55:46] When is it ever going to happen, all those kinds of things.

[2:55:48] So, I want to give a shout out to every citizen in Carson City and everyone who has continued

[2:55:57] to be a part of this process because it has been a long one, and the fact that there

[2:56:01] are this many people still paying attention, still sending in comments, still wanting to

[2:56:06] be a part of this process, even though it's been ten years, right, more than that.

[2:56:11] I just want to put that forward as something to consider.

[2:56:14] And then I also want to put forward on a personal note how much effort my dad has put into this daily.

[2:56:24] Like he loses sleep over trying to make sure that this is something for every citizen in Carson City and everyone to come here to enjoy.

[2:56:34] And that our open spaces are used in a constructive way that not only helps the environment but helps the people who are living in it.

[2:56:40] And so the effort that it has taken, not only from him, but from the people in the city,

[2:56:48] from people like around the country that he has talked to in the IMBA and he has like

[2:56:53] reached out and gone to places and tried to learn and trying to make sure that every good

[2:56:58] part of every single park that we have in the world is going to be part of this.

[2:57:05] And so you know all the concerns are absolutely valid and I also just want to put out there

[2:57:09] that like, you know, isn't daily if not hourly thing that everyone in this process has

[2:57:14] thought about trying to put forward to make sure that it works for Carson City and for what

[2:57:18] we want the city to be. So thank you. That was wonderful. Hey, do I have any answer?

[2:57:26] Am I available to make? I got some clarification on Supervisor White's question. Okay. I got a text

[2:57:32] from our trails coordinator. Just want to clarify that actually Centennial. All Centennial is with

[2:57:37] with the Sports Complex and City Park,

[2:57:39] so it's not actually open space.

[2:57:41] So the boundaries in which we have identified

[2:57:43] are within our park boundaries, but we won't be used,

[2:57:46] but none of that is open space property.

[2:57:49] Thank you for that.

[2:57:52] Okay, I don't see any other public comment

[2:57:54] and Mr. French, it was not meant to be derogatory,

[2:57:58] but it is a true statement.

[2:58:00] You set it in your own statement a moment ago

[2:58:03] that you want to respond on other public comment. So you do want to go towards the end.

[2:58:09] So it wasn't meant derogatory, though. So if you took it that way, I apologize.

[2:58:16] So I'll bring it back up here then. Supervisor Shuddy, did you want to make a motion?

[2:58:22] I would love to make this motion. I happily moved to approve the MOUS presented.

[2:58:29] I have a motion in several seconds.

[2:58:32] All those in favor, please say aye.

[2:58:35] Aye.

[2:58:36] Any opposed?

[2:58:36] Say no.

[2:58:37] Let the record reflect it was unanimous.

[2:58:41] We're now on to agenda item 21, which is our non-action items.

[2:58:45] Does any member of the board have anything to share?

[2:58:50] Supervisor White?

[2:58:51] Is that the idea?

[2:58:52] I heard.

[2:58:52] I don't want this to be taken as a self-promotion, but I want to let the community know that when you see a helicopter flying around

[2:59:03] the Nevada State prison over the next few days, just ignore it, we're playing some games out there and having some exercises

[2:59:11] there's nothing to worry about.

[2:59:13] Don't call the Sheriff's Office, please.

[2:59:19] Let's see what do we have that might be of interest, I think, talked about most of these

[2:59:30] events, including the one that Supervisor White just mentioned, the Rock-A-Lock-A-Bang-Bang.

[2:59:35] I don't know how many people ended up coming out for that, but I think they were in the neighborhood

[2:59:40] of thinking of 50 to 75 or something like that, I don't know where they ended up but

[2:59:48] Mike's not on. Okay, yeah it was good so 300 room nights is what they're anticipating

[2:59:52] and it's a well done event, it's a well done event. People who come to that are I think safe

[2:59:59] to say dedicated.

[3:00:00] We're coming to it regularly. Yeah, that's really turning into quite the money maker.

[3:00:10] The speaking of bikes, they're all left now, but the capital city crusher is an event that

[3:00:15] is part of the Nevada inter-scholastic cycling event, and they have a mountain bike race

[3:00:24] It starts up around the college, about 400 participants.

[3:00:29] That is also coming up this weekend, so it's a busy weekend.

[3:00:34] Centennial Park, the new fields are getting a lot of attention,

[3:00:39] a lot of attention, and it's drawing a lot of events.

[3:00:44] There's the Masters World Series event coming up the last weekend of this month.

[3:00:49] That's by Masters, they mean Old Folk, you know, what that's what it means.

[3:00:54] So I guess we're all masters, I guess we're all masters, yeah, they have a 70 and over group and this is fast pitch softball.

[3:01:03] It's interesting. Yeah, yeah, 70 and over. Well, maybe fast pitch for 70 and over is, you know, 20 miles an hour. No, I don't know.

[3:01:11] Well, they might, I don't know.

[3:01:15] And of course, the bananas, the Kennel clubs, the end of the month, the Broncos celebrations

[3:01:21] coming up in October, the canine challenges are October 3rd, first weekend in October.

[3:01:28] Anyway, like going on, we heard about the murals and music last of the series of that.

[3:01:39] And the Carson Water Subconservancy is doing a two-day watershed tour called Get On The Bus Tour.

[3:01:48] That's October 27 and 28. There are still seats available. It's a couple of hundred bucks, I think, two and a quarter for early bird pricing.

[3:02:01] But it's fun of it. It takes over two days. It takes you all the way through the watershed with experts on board,

[3:02:07] starting from Alpine County all the way out to Fallon and it's a really good event if you want

[3:02:15] to learn about the watershed you pick up a lot of history. And speaking of history last night,

[3:02:19] we had a presentation from the Federal Water Master, the Deputy Federal Water Master on the Alpine

[3:02:25] Decree. If you ever want to read an interesting story about a water law, it's a pretty interesting

[3:02:33] components. There's a lot of technical information in there, but it's kind of a fascinating

[3:02:39] decree that was what 50 plus years in the making from the time the original suit was filed

[3:02:44] until it was actually adjudicated.

[3:02:47] You're going to give a brief synopsis of the Alpine decree?

[3:02:54] There's no brief in that decree.

[3:02:59] It's a fascinating depiction of depictions wrong word.

[3:03:05] It was a fascinating decree, probably whether the loss it was filed in 1925,

[3:03:12] and it was finally adjudicated in 1980.

[3:03:15] So the lawsuit percolated, I'll use a water term, for 55 years.

[3:03:20] And the federal water master and the U.S. District Court still maintain some control over decisions that are made in there.

[3:03:28] So, technically, it's never really left court.

[3:03:32] And it's pretty interesting. I mean, it essentially divides the river into eight segments between these four in the west four and the segments are all managed independently.

[3:03:46] but there's still some interaction between them.

[3:03:49] So it really is, and I will tell you that the early Carson City people in Kirk can probably speak to this better than I.

[3:03:59] But the early folks that we had in the city, in the water world, positioned this city very well for the use of water rights that the city owns and or has acquired.

[3:04:14] and the way that they're used because it's all based on seniority in terms of when you when you have a senior right which is an earlier right versus a junior right and how those rights are exercised even to this day the city has that knowledge of the Alpine decree to work it correctly and take advantage of all the water that is legally available to us and our citizens and it's it's it was an impressive amount of work for the people who worked on that you know all those years ago.

[3:04:42] So that's it.

[3:04:47] Well, speaking of water and things to do, additionally, this weekend is the Cassie

[3:04:53] Pooch plunge, the outdoor pool from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

[3:05:00] 9-10, just little dogs, and then 10-3 all sizes. But it is a really fun and ridiculous day, and proceeds benefits, pay, and neuter vouchers. So good. Pardon? The big dogs. Yes. So this Saturday. And a huge thank you to the outdoor pool in our aquatic center. It's a yearly event.

[3:05:29] and it is great. It closes. I mean, the other side is good to say. Oh, yeah, so and this is the last day that the pool is open the outdoor pool. And so after the dogs strained have their fun. Yes, it is drained, scrubbed and sanitized.

[3:05:51] So I think that's just, it's a great event that you can put on and do something one extra day to do the value for that.

[3:06:01] And then it goes into its annual maintenance of the outdoor pool or whatever, but anyway, just thought I mentioned that.

[3:06:09] It's not open the next day.

[3:06:11] Thank you for mentioning that.

[3:06:13] Absolutely.

[3:06:14] Okay. I don't see any other business. Anything? Okay. Any final public comments ready to go.

[3:06:27] Thank you, Mayor.

[3:06:29] First off, I'd like to say that I was very happy to be able to be part of the get on the bus outing early in my stay in Carson and then later on as I had been here for a while.

[3:06:40] It was amazing. The people aboard while they're learning are also instructing. So the conversations and such that occurred during that were very, very educating but just really, very pleasant.

[3:06:53] The next is a puppy plunge. If you're a photographer and you love animals and you want to get great shots, that's a great place to be in its front and the interactions between families with their critters is great.

[3:07:06] I do want to bring up clear creek, the water issue I'm concerned about is that their neighboring log

[3:07:14] storage area is

[3:07:16] possible pollutant and that there's I don't have an clear understanding that a

[3:07:24] environmental

[3:07:26] impact statement. Thank you very much

[3:07:29] My body is wobbling and my brain is about done for the day, but I appreciate that and the fact that I'd rather not have made the

[3:07:36] final statement, but I do appreciate that it wasn't meant with malice, but I just

[3:07:41] just don't want you to mention it again. Thank you very much. Have a good day.

[3:07:46] Okay, there's no other public for public comment. So if no one has anything

[3:07:51] further, we are adjourned and everybody have a good weekend.

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