Bill Draft Resolutions for the 2015 Legislative Session
The Nevada League of Cities director, Wes Henderson, gave the city council members an update on bill draft resolutions for the 2015 legislative session which include expanding the use of residential construction taxes to improve parks; establish and fund a Main Street USA program in Nevada; define "extraordinary use of personnel or resources" for public records requests; remove the duplication of city and county business license requirements for the sale of wine and liquor; and amend the language of NRS 354.596 to include the words "or before" to dates in which governing boards are required to hold hearings.
Young Life 5k Turkey Run/Walk
The council members approved a request by Young Life to use city streets for a 5K Turkey Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 15, pending submittal of the route map. The race will begin at Flex Fitness, and T-shirts will be available for $10. The funds raised will go towards filling Thanksgiving food baskets for needy families.
Water and sewer for new apartments
The council members approved a request for water and sewer utilities for a proposed 32-unit apartment complex (Sonoma Springs Apartments). The apartments will be located on Hanson Street near the post office. Other city offices are still reviewing the site plan and addressing concerns for access for fire trucks.
Clean Water Act issues
City Manager/Engineer Steve West said the council should write a letter of protest over the changes to Clean Water Act, which has far-reaching implications for the city's because the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers are declaring the Humboldt River as a navigable river.
The changes could affect the city's sewage treatment plant and possibly any city activity involving water.
Tree moving
West said it would cost about $8,000 to $12,000 to relocate about 15 trees from the hospital to the new fire station.
Special meeting
The council will hold a special meeting on Nov. 6, instead of Nov. 4, because of Election Day.[[In-content Ad]]
