John Patterson

The agenda for the regular meeting included the interview of applicants for a vacant Trustee Position and the review of bills and other financial matters, including the review of transactions, approval of payments, and discussion of the Tentative Budget and Tax Rate determination for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. Road-related discussions featured road operations and maintenance reports, review of capital outlay budget proposals, and action regarding repairs for Wilcox Road Bridge and road erosion. Unfinished business involved considering the adoption of Resolution F26-R1 concerning amendments to the Accepted Roads list (deleting Bootstrap Lane and Chieftan Road) and a possible bonus for the Operations Manager, Shawn Kelly. New business covered discussion on possible road signs regarding 'Wild Horses' and future infrastructure and management planning.

The meeting included public comment regarding a candidate for Washoe County School District Trustee and concerns about wild horses and associated signage. The Board addressed the resolution of an ethics complaint against the Operations Manager, which was dismissed. Key administrative actions included the election of new officers: Trustee Dennis was elected President, Trustee Story retained the position of Vice President, and Trustee Osburn was elected Secretary/Treasurer. The Board approved the Minutes for the December 18, 2025 meeting with minor corrections. Financial matters reviewed included the transaction report, payment of January 2026 bills, and confirmation of remaining funds in Net Operating and Capital Outlay accounts, including funds set aside for Mag Chloride. Judicial/Government Affairs discussions resulted in the approval of a motion to send a letter to the State regarding paving project violation resolutions and a requirement to review Capital Outlay funds rollover annually in July. Road reports covered maintenance completed, the assessment of Hay Canyon Rd (which did not require additional funds), and the decision to install K-Rail on the damaged bridge on Wilcox Ranch Road. Unfinished business involved the second reading of Resolution F25-R2 regarding road delineation, which was tabled for further attorney review, and the adoption of Resolution F25-R3 to simplify language in a prior resolution. The Board also approved a one-thousand-dollar bonus for the Operations Manager, Shawn Kelly, despite concerns about the lack of a formal bonus policy.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance. A public comment section featured a trustee introducing himself and discussing his re-election campaign for District C, and public commentary regarding the need for signage to educate residents on speed limits and wildlife awareness, as well as a detailed discussion concerning the dismissal of an ethics complaint against the operations manager. Key agenda items included the election of officers, resulting in Greg Dennis being elected President, and the confirmation of new Vice President and Secretary Treasurer roles. The board discussed financial matters, including the review of transactions reports, noting a significant ad valorem payment received early. Discussions also covered the status of aggregate surfacing projects, including the start of the Crazy Horse project, and the approval of monthly utility invoices. The board proceeded with the approval of the minutes from the December 18, 2025, regular meeting, incorporating several amendments.

Public comment focused on concerns regarding the condition of several roads, specifically potholes on Whiskey Springs and the need for a calendar for future road work. The Board reviewed bills and financial matters, confirming the clearance of checks to Sierra Nevada Construction, noting a lower-than-expected POOL/PACT invoice, and ultimately approving payment of outstanding bills. Road reports detailed cleanup efforts at intersections and a discussion on the effectiveness and application of Mag Chloride. It was reported that recycled base material trial on Bacon Rind Rd was unsuccessful. Further road discussions included a request for road base on Amy Road and an offer for decomposed granite for Quaking Aspen. The Board decided to place the school bus issue regarding driving on dirt roads onto the September agenda. An update was provided on the Wayside Well repairs, noting a final pipe installment is pending. Regarding Aggregate Surfacing Projects, work was confirmed to begin on two miles of Quaking Aspen. In Unfinished Business, the Palomino Farms Tentative Subdivision Map update was tabled until the November meeting, and the legality of a Trustee using his private company for road work (Whiskey Springs Bump) was tabled pending information from POOL/PACT. New business included the review and modification of the Board Member's Handbook, where language was adjusted regarding staff contact structure. The Board also reviewed employee health benefits options, ultimately selecting Option 4 despite one dissenting vote. Correspondence items included CTX payment information and preparation for the annual audit.

The meeting commenced with a call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussion points during public comment focused on concerns regarding unprofessional comments made by board members during a previous meeting, and a request was made for communication regarding public concerns to be placed on the agenda. Another public comment raised legal questions concerning road maintenance for the cul-de-sac at the end of Yellow Tail, requesting a re-review of easement research documentation. Financial matters included the review and approval of the monthly transaction report, noting higher-than-expected operating funds due to a CTX payment, and the subsequent approval of bills for December. Road reports detailed grading, ditching, and repairs to a well that was no longer leaking. Discussions on road materials covered testing polymer against magnesium chloride, with a commitment to obtain and post the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the polymer. Other public comments addressed an incident involving a damaged guardrail at Wilcox Ranch, the cleanup of nails/rebar at Amy and Whiskey Springs, and the need to agenda the replacement of a missing yield sign at the intersection of Amy and Whiskey Springs.