White Pine County Library Board meeting
December 8
Diane Hanson “We have to be careful now. Not only is Lori recording, but Geri is recording.”
The County has requested the library to use debit cards as much as possible because they get credit. It saves the county money, so we have a lot of small amounts to sign for. They getting credit on our expenditures.
Roll call – Lee McOmber and Mike Coster not present . One guest present.
Budget report- everything is status quo and budget is in line.
Statistical report : Out of state visitors were 65 in 2014 and 41 in 2015.
Wilda Garber “ Mike Coster has joined us.”
Library expansion- third handicap parking space needs to be put in plans and everything is a go ahead. Contractors needs about two weeks to get bonds in order and the work will begin. Shoving dirt by December 31.
Approval of Lori Romero’s Recertification letter to be submitted to the Nevada State Library.
A request for personal financial statements from the board members was sent out. The board members have never had to do this before and this may have been sent out by mistake.
Lori “I have asked Mike Wheable to advise me on this.”
Wilda “We are not elected, so we should not have to. “
Lori “Past legal advice is you don’t have to . I do have a call in to get the the right answer.”
City Council meeting December 10
Liquor License approved for Harmon Place 1. Bruce Setterstrom abstained, he is part owner of The Pizza Factory.
Bruce Setterstrom ” I abstain, I have a financial interest in the Pizza Factory.”
Outwest Excavating was approved for one year and extra land for scrap metal at the Land Fill.
Mayor Van Camp – override of November 25 handicap parking at 1052 Lyons Ave.
Pat Robinson made motion to approve Bill No. 2015-31. Adopting specific provisions pertaining to reserved parking.
Vote 3-1 against Pat Robinson only yes vote.
Pat Robinson made motion Bill No. 2015-32. Adding new section pertaining to residential handicap parking. No second. Motion failed.
Audit reports for the Railroad and for the City of Ely were favorable.
Approved.
Bruce Setterstrom – direction to City Fire Department on response area.
Bruce Setterstrom “In the last year the county stopped paying for city fire services. They say they don’t want or need the city fire services and they are not going to pay for services. They failed to tell the people south of the city, that the city is no longer their first responders.” “If the county doesn’t accept the proposal that their team agreed to, the city will not cross city lines after the 16.” “There is a joint meeting on the 16th.”
Bruce Setterstrom motion “The City will not cross city lines after December 16 for EMT, Fire or search and rescue if the county denies the payment of $6,000.00 a month to the city.”
Second by Jolene Gardner
Jennifer Lee “There is a difference between dispatch calling Ely last and Ely refusing to go.”
Betsy Lopez “I pay taxes in the city and live in the county.”
Bruce Setterstrom “The city will put out the fire at your business, but we will watch your house burn at the city line.”
Mike Coster “Councilman Setterstrom is using a verity of tools that have broken the ice lose on this. Let’s not loss that progress by using a nuclear option. Make cut off December 31. Modify motion to give time.”
Mike Coster “if I find a way I will report this whole mess to the State Fire Marshal.”
Bruce Setterstrom started to read a letter:
(Bruce Setterstrom read the first three items. I thought you would like to read it all)
Bruce Setterstrom amended his motion to January 1 for the city emergency services not go out of city limits.
Second and passed.
Ordinance 692, Bill No. 2015-30, will allow fines for urinating in public.
Coming events:
Monday’s – Celebrate Recovery, 16 Shoshone Circle – 7pm (775-410-1341)
Party Night – First Tuesday of every month. Democrats meet at the library 5:30. GOP meet at Prospector Hotel 7:00
December 18 – Senior Center Christmas Lunch 12:00
December 25 – Community Christmas Dinner, Bristlecone convention center , 11:00 to 2:00
EVFD Annual New Years Eve Ball
January – 15 VFW Conference
January – 16 – Fire and Ice
January 16 – Lincoln Day Breakfast – 8:00 to noon – call – 977-692-7322 Price $26.00 before 12-31 and $30.00 after
January 30 – Rotary Fishing Derby
Geri Wop
Opinion
G Wop
Philosopher Camus wrote “Always go too far, because that’s where you will find the truth.”
“I tell you folks, all politics is applesauce.”Will Rogers
If you ever want to spend an hour in a friendly, happy place go to a Library Board meeting. This meeting is a pleasure to attend, not a lot of news, good for the soul. Thank you ladies!
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City of Ely Council Meeting
We have a weak County Commission, who drag their feet and would rather pay someone to make the hard discussions.
The City of Ely has become bullies and throw out threats.
Victims of their actions are anyone living or traveling south of the Ely City limits and the dedicated fire departments volunteers.
I agree the County Commissioners have not responded or taken care of any business in a efficient timely manner. The City threatening the safety of the citizens of White Pine County is out of line.
Bruce Setterstrom mentioned the negotiating team from the county accepted the terms of paying $6,000 a month. Thanks Bruce, I had to listen to that meeting for the third time. The team only agreed to set a time and date for the city to meet with the county. This time and date was long coming and there should never have been a negotiating team that did not include them. I understand your frustration, but not your threats.
The letter Bruce started to read was recommendations for fire service consolidation. I read it and find it to be a possible solution. Honestly I was impressed.
This does affect all of us and if the city goes forward with the threat, all of our safety is at risk. I do not feel any volunteer of either department would stand and watch someone in need or watch a house burn. This is a threat that try’s to control everyone in the county.
I am glad Mike Coster came on strong enough to get 14 more days in to Bruce’s motion. Although I still do not like the threat.
Jennifer Lee’s statement was right on. This is not about the city and the county this is about the safety of its citizens.
Jolene Gardner’s statement “We need to hold our ground, the county always wins, they always get the money.” I do hope this is not a contest for power or money at the expense of lives!
Geri Wop