White Pine County Economic Diversification Council
January 19
The is Richard Howe’s first meeting after replacing Mike Coster. Howe seems to have a good grasp on the position.
Wayne Cameron was re-elected Chairman. Gary Cook is the new Vice Chairman.
Gary Cook “I feel the rurals are being screwed. With out enough money, obviously we are set until 2017. What we receive is only a drop in the bucket.”
Gary Parea “Three commissioners want to keep the EDC office open.”
White Pine County Tourism and Recreation Board
January 21
Public Comment:
Mark Bassett- The railroad is planning an event on Labor Day weekend on the loneliest road. We would like tour and rec join in encouraging people to drive the loneliest road.
New Business:
#1. Jackie Hansen was elected treasurer.
#2. Changing Bill Payment Procedure
Other then payroll, bills need to be approved by the board before being paid. This procedure is recommended by Robert More, but he doesn’t object to changes. Changing procedures would allow the treasurer to pay bills prior to a meeting and the agenda backup would be available before the day of the meeting.
#3. Approval of Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on April 9th.
Invitation only.
Old Business:
#1. Golf Course up date.
#2. Approval of minutes. Tabled until rules are defined as to if someone not in attendance of the meeting of the minutes can vote.
#3. Approved Financial Report
#4. Approved paying bills
#5. Correspondence – Thank you from Paster Robert Winder regarding Christmas Dinner.
#6. Railroad Report: Ridership – 13,574 (3rd highest), visitors from 42 states and 6 countries.
Public Comment:
Ernie Flangas – Answering a repeated question, What is the cost of Christmas decorations? The decorations are not paid for by Tourism and Recreation, but by an individual.
Geri Wop
Opinion
Philosopher Camus wrote “Always go too far, because that’s where you will find the truth.”
“If you ever injected truth into politics you would have no politics.”
Will Rogers
EDC meeting
The money received to bring new business to White Pine is approximately $45,000. This is plainly not enough to do the job. Why does the county want to hang on to it? Putting it in the private sector would save the county money.
I have asked for a definition of purpose for the EDC. I am assuming it is to bring new business and jobs in to White Pine County.
Tourism and
Recreation
The agenda must be available 3 working in advance of a meeting, not all backup needs to be. I understand Bruce Setterstrom is wanting the list of bills to be paid in advance of the meeting. The board members should know what they are voting to spend money on. If the bills are paid and than approved could make it easier.
The Volunteer Dinner is an important part of saying thank you. I understand the number of volunteers is dropping. Volunteering is one of the best way to know what the citizens need and want. Please get involved.
Voting to accept minutes from a meeting you did not attend does not seem right, but the meetings are recorded. This is also a way for a board member to keep informed.
The individual who provides the decorations, does much, much more for the people of White Pine because he sees a need. There are so many people that do for others with no fan fair. I thank them. Not everyone gets paid for what they do.
G Wop
Coming Events:
Monday’s – Celebrate Recovery, 16 Shoshone Circle – 7pm (775-410-1341)
January 26 – Learning Bridge Open House , 8:30 – 10:30
January 30 – Rotary Fishing Derby, Cave Lake, 289-4689
February 5 – Northern Nevada Fresh Food 735 Ave N, 3:00
February 6 – Crab Crack, Elk’s Lodge, 5 pm. 293-5209 (sold out)
February 12-13 & 19-20 Winter Photo Shoot 289-2085
February 20 Bristelcone Birkebeiner. 9am www.elyoutdoorenthusiasts.org
March 2-4 – Nevada State Bar Conference. Convention Center
March 4 – Fresh Food Distribution 735 Ave N, 3:00
March 4 – Art Bank Opens
March 19 – Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet. Convention Center
March 19 – Turkey Vulture Stretch 5K
April 9 – Volunteer Appreciation Dinner-invitation Only. Convention Center 289-3720
April 19 – Native American Art – Art Bank
April 22 – 24 – Nevada Archeological Society. Convention Center
April 26 – 28 – Native American Conference. Convention Center 289-8877
May – 6 – PEO Art Auction
May 13 – NORC 1/2 & 1 Mile Shootouts SR 490
May 13 – Nevada Open Road Parade of cars
May 14 – NORC Car Show Broadbent Park
May 14 – Little League Pancake Breakfast. 7-11 am Broadbent Park
May 15 – NRCO Race Day!!