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SKCO Board Meeting
The
next SKCO Board Meeting is
June 21st, 2022 at 6:30 pm at the Community Room
in our firehouse, 11525 Red Rock Road.
This will also be a Zoom meeting
All meetings
are open to the public and we
encourage your attendance.
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
March 16, 2021
March_2022_Minutes_DRAFT.pdf
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
February 16, 2021
Approved Minutes
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. by President
Rob Pierce. The meeting took place online using the Zoom
Conferencing software.
2. Roll Call and Verification of Quorum:
a. Board members present: President, Rob Pierce; Vice
President Jan Bishop; Recording Secretary, Tami Rougeau;
Treasurer, Matias Leiva; Corresponding Secretary, Pam
Becker; Membership Chairman, Oliver Ryan; Casey Meaden,
Shelly Doyle, Marci Burke, Joe Catanzaro
b. Members Absent: Rachel Barajas: 1 position vacant
3. Public Attendees: none
4. Approval of Minutes: December 15, 2021 monthly minutes
a. Motion to approve by Casey Meaden, seconded by Shelly,
passed unanimously
5. January 2022 Treasurer?s Report a. Expenses:$265.00 for
bulk mail permit Deposits: None. Balance: $1155.06.
Corresponding Secretary Report: Nothing to report this
month
7. Membership Report: 106 paid members. 34 members down
from 2 years ago. Membership renewal is coming up,
membership year starts May 15.
8. Still have one open board member spot to fill. Casey is
working on someone.
9.Old Business:
a. Sign Update/Ideas: Airport meeting next month, in the
Pilots Lounge, upstairs in the Terminal Building. Near the
FAA tower, concrete 2 story building. Rob will send out
the address. Need to word the sign message to announce the
meeting.
i. Scott Gordon, the Stead Airport Manager, will present
the plans going on with the airport and the buildings
going in along the fence line. Jan asks if we can collect
questions prior to the meeting to make is easier to get
information together. sgordon@renoairport.com is the email
to send questions to. (775)690-3319 is his phone number
ii. The Info Sign is slightly unstable. Rob asked Dale if
we could make some improvements to the sign. Contacted
Jeanne Herman who has $10,000 to donate to getting a new
sign and wants it all used. Rob is talking to contractors
and will work with Dale to approve the sign. Concrete with
rock face, larger with more space, same lettering. If
anyone knows of a company let Rob know. Jan brings up that
we have local people who might also be able to help. The
idea being concrete style, same lettering. Yesco is the
only company that Rob knew about so far. Looking for a
local company please. There are companies on Mill street
near the Airport on Terminal Way. Great opportunity to
upgrade the entrance to the community. Jan will talk to a
few of the local artists she knows.
b. Neighborhood Watch Report ? Incident on Osage with an
unknown guy who wanted to enter to fill his water bottle
at one of the houses.
c. Website: Matias? presentation for website and
digitizing our information. Benefits include
accessibility, change of members, document backup,
simplify roles to improve helping each other.
i. Digitize + Revenue Stream to include new website that
will include email, newsletter and can have advertising
ii. Matias, Tami and Joe each commit $500 from their
businesses to get the website set up. Wakinggirl.com
will set up the site for us using the Wix profile.
iii. Matias will collect information and digitize files
for us then set up Google Drive to hold all of our
information.
iv. Free website and free hosting and could generate
income via advertising
v. Matias will send slides to the group. The board will
vote on this next month. Goal is to help the organization
to evolve and grow as well as to protect the information
that we currently all have.
d. Board positions: Rob asks if we are all staying on as
Board Members. Oliver is terming out and will step down as
the membership chair. He could stay as a board member.
Everyone else indicates they will be staying.
10. New Business:
a. Firehouse meeting: We have approval to go back into the
community room. Will be talking to Dave Walizer
about it more after the meeting. Will start meeting at the
community room in April. Will continue to do the Zoom
option. Meetings will move to the third Tuesday starting
in April. April 19, 2022 is the date of the April
meeting. March will be at the Airport.
i. Show up 15 minutes early to set up chairs. Casey has
the key and the code for the building Then stay a few
minutes after to clean up.
b. Speed Limit enforcement in the neighborhood.
c. Copper Mesa Apartments Update: Pam states there are 3
county meetings planned. Tami shares that the developers
are from Vegas, have never seen the area due to their
description of what is actually going on in the area (no
idea there were already lights, how drainage has already
had issues, did not know storage units were already
started); low income housing with no public transit; Plan
includes lots of trees and bushes that will create a great
fire break. Plan is for 290 units with 2 parking spaces
per unit; drainage will be moved to go around the planned
development. Public notice sign is up, property is
staked and the bobcat is out moving dirt.
13. Public
comment: none
14. Next Monthly Board Meeting: March 16, 2022 at 6:30 pm
15. Adjournment at 7:48 pm
Respectfully
submitted, Tami Rougeau
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
January 19, 2021
Approved Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at
6:30 p.m. by President Rob Pierce. The meeting took
place online using the Zoom Conferencing software.
2. Roll Call and Verification of Quorum: Board
members present: President, Rob Pierce; Vice President
Jan Bishop; Recording Secretary, Tami Rougeau;
Treasurer, Matias Leiva; Corresponding Secretary, Pam
Becker; Membership Chairman, Oliver Ryan; Casey Meaden,
Shelly Doyle, Rachel Barajas, Members Absent: Marci
Burke, Joe Catanzaro: 1 position vacant
3. Public Attendees: Robert and Bette Schmidt
4. Approval of Minutes: December 15, 2021 monthly
minutes. Motion to approve by Casey
Meaden. Second by Shelly. Unanimously passed.
5. Treasurer's Report. Expenses: None. Deposits:
None. Balance: $1420
6. Corresponding Secretary Report: Nothing to report
this month
7. Membership Report: Nothing changed from last month.
110 paid members. Membership renewal is coming up,
membership year starts May Membership Meeting.
a. Oliver will get labels printed and delivered to Casey
to get renewal paperwork sent out.
8. Still have one open board member spot to fill. No
recommendations from Oliver to fill the membership
position. Rob will get with Casey to put something in
the membership renewal mailer.
9. Old Business:
a. Sign Update/Ideas: Jan asks about putting the
meetings on the sign. Also put meeting notices, member
etc on Facebook and NextDoor. Add meeting date to the
sign. Matias asks if we have an email list (113
from Casey) and that we send emails to members and
include newsletters etc as marketing tools. We do it
through Mailchimp but it does not always go to the inbox
and many people do not see it or know to move it to the
primary inbox. Casey says putting it on social media is
a good idea. What is the right time to post it. Matias
gives information on how to use the Facebook Business
Suite to help schedule posts.
i. Wording for the sign ? It is Valentines Day so
something with that. No regular schedule established for
changing the sign. Tami requests something to
remind people that the speed limit in
the neighborhood is 25mph.
b. Neighborhood Watch Report ? nothing to report
c. Holiday decorating contest for next year ? propose to
start talking about it sooner and incorporating
with Green Waste and Free Dump days efforts beginning in
August and September. Free dumps coming in May as well
and again in November. Remind people to use the free
extra bags and cans. We all get 4 free dump runs a year
for use of larger items.
d. Discussion regarding the ?free? items that are being
left at Red Rock and Silver Knolls Blvd. No one knows
who is putting it out but it is unsightly. Need to set a
better example of how we want our community to look.
10. New Business:
a. Firehouse meeting: Rob talked to Scott Gordon Stead
Airport Manager who is committed to speaking at our
next meeting. Does not mind being in person but wants to
have Zoom available. We need a location to meet. Airport
terminal is suggested. Need more community members to
attend. The airport does get calls from SK residents
complaining about the planes. Question whether residents
want the gate closed/eliminated at the bottom of Silver
Knolls Blvd. The issue is that they do not want it to be
a throughway. It is a good emergency outlet for
evacuation. Concerns regarding impact to views of the
residents when building begins. There will be catch
basins to ensure we are not flooded out. If there are
any questions Scott requests that they be sent to him so
he can address them. Rob looking for a location and will
let everyone know.
i. This is a private road owned by the homeowners. There
is concern that the road is maintained by the
homeowners. No problem having the gate for emergencies
but hanger owners, county trucks etc are using it and
not always closing the gate. People drive too fast and
tear up the road.
ii. Agenda will be short with just top items and then
will just focus on the airport.
b. Blue Address Signs: Noted during decorating voting
that many homes were not easy to see. Casey reminds us
that the link to order signs is on the web page. They
are made by the SLVFD. Call and they will get back to
you.
c. Fund Raising: Looking into advertising in a
newsletter like we used to do. Snail mail and printing
are costly. Combination of print, digital and email
along with social media works best and would be more
interesting for business to buy in to. Easy way to raise
money. Casey reminds us how much work it is to do the
print newsletters. Matias volunteers to explore more
options for marketing items. He has equipment and
experience to meet this need.
d. Member recruitment ? add to newsletter above
e. Website: Webpage discussion, lots of information on
the page, fairly easy to find things. Most members
are not page browsers. The host for the website is a
person known to Casey and she has the background on
it. Matias knows how to integrate the website and
social media to increase the audience. Share screen done
to show current site, address signs and contents. There
are business ads included for local businesses in the
business directory.
i. Rachel lets us know that the Red Rock FD (in Rancho
Haven) posted on their FB page that they will create and
install the address signs for $25. The request and lock
box is on the side of the firehouse building, 16180
North Red Rock Road.
f. Bylaws: our address on our bylaws is for the Fire
House. Should we change this? Rob has his address for
the insurance. Our mail does not go to the firehouse.
Need to have an updated address. Request for any needed
updates. Casey requests to change the corresponding
secretary to IT/media representative or something that
is more current. Need to make sure that the jobs are
spread out across the board and not have one person do
everything. Discussion ensues regarding the website
management and social media. Suggest media admin
secretary which would include newsletters, social media
and webpage. Tabled for next meeting.
11.President and Board items;
a. Next Monthly Board Meeting 16 February, 2022, 1830.
Location TBD but will have Zoom option.
b. Lunch the second Monday of the month. 14 February
2022 at 11:00 am
c. Future Agenda Items due by Monday before the meeting.
12.Other Business:
a. Free Dump donations: Casey has the form that needs to
be filled out to donate your free dumps to the off
road groups that clean up trash dumped in the desert.
b. Board member comments:
i. Casey announces a new proposed development of
apartments next to the Shell station on Red Rock. There
will be an adjustment made to the drainage. A meeting is
being held 20 January, with Zoom option. Copper Mesa
Multi-Family Project. Bonnie Weber is the lead.
Discussion regarding fires, truck parking, water
drainage, traffic etc Members are encouraged to attend
the meeting. Casey will send out the link to the board
members.
ii. Rob brings up contacting RTC to request truck
lane on 395 or make comments for traffic
issues. You can make your request on line easily.
13. Public comment: none
14. Next Monthly Board Meeting: February 16, 2022
at 18:30
Lunch: 14 February, 2022 at 11:00
Pizza Factory on Red Rock Road
15. Adjournment at 19:15
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
December 15, 2021
Approved Minutes
1. CALL TO
ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. by
President Rob Pierce. The meeting took place online using
the Zoom Conferencing software.
2. Roll Call and Verification of Quorum: Board members
present: President, Rob Pierce; Vice President Jan Bishop;
Recording Secretary, Tami Rougeau; Treasurer, Matias
Leiva; Corresponding Secretary, Pam Becker; Membership
Chairman Oliver Ryan; Casey Meaden, Shelly Doyle, Rachel
Barajas, Marci Burke, Joe Catanzaro. Members Absent: 1
position vacant
4. Public Attendees: Lenora Williams, Amy Zimmerman, Linda
Zimmerman,
5. Approval of Minutes: November 17, 2021 monthly minutes.
Rob requests item 9.a. be reviewed to verify his comment
to do an email. Reviewed and changed to state ?will do an
email to the board.? Motion to approve by Shelly Doyle.
Second by Marci. Unanimously passed
6. December 2021 Treasurers Report: Expenses: $6.00 check
to reimburse Casey. Deposits: Check from Casey that needs
to be deposited for membership, a 2 year renewal for one
family total $48. Balance: $1460
7. Corresponding Secretary Report: Nothing to report this
month
8. Membership Report: Unchanged from last couple of
months. Still have one open board member spot to fill
9. Old Business:
- Christmas Light Contest: Marci is not able to do
judging. Tami is still available. Members comment on
the large number of homes decorated this year. We have
5 turkeys plus the trophy that Joe made to hand out.
Marci asks if board members can participate. Board
decides that members should not compete for awards.
Meeting at church on Tuesday 21 Dec at 6:30pm. Casey
will lead the caravan. Zimmerman ladies will also
participate in judging. Announcement to go on FB, ND
etc. Will give out the turkeys later in the week.
- Discussion regarding music light shows and ATV
parades happening
- Sign Update/Ideas: Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year. Shelly has the wreath to put on the sign. Will
updated the sign on Friday in the morning. Tami and
Shelly will help with the sign
- Other communities have musical light settings, maps
etc
- Can we put lights up on the sign; no, this is a dark
skies area
- Neighborhood Watch Report ? nothing to report; new
purple house on Whitehawk
- Fun Run/Poker Run-Walk ? nothing to report; probably
a spring event, if it happens at all
- Donated Rock for the sign: It was a great project.
Good participation from the group and a few other
neighbors showed up as well.
10. New Business:
- Firehouse meeting: possibly moving to firehouse but
will need to move to 3rd Tuesday of the month. Rob
will work on it in January. May not be able to start
until March. Casey brings up that there may not be
adequate web service at the firehouse to use Zoom. We
will have to use hotspot.
- Working on getting someone from the airport to
attend and answer questions about the new warehouses.
11. President and Board items:
- Next Monthly Board Meeting 19 January 18:30
- Lunch the second Monday of the month, January 10
- Future Agenda Items due by Monday before the meeting
- Recruitment for open board positions/ideas
i. Post on the website, FB and NextDoor
12. Other Business:
- 3 Dump runs donated last month went to Reno Area
Dirt Riders, who were very grateful. Cleaned up trash
in Lemmon Valley.
- Matias announced that on 19 Dec, a professional
Santa Claus will be available at his home at 3:30 for
photos with dogs ?and kids.? Lucy Roscoe Maguire.
- Oliver states that he is going to have to resign
from the board due to his job getting in the way with
him being able to participate. His tenure as
membership chair ends in May. He may be able to come
back as a regular board member after May. We would
like him to stay understanding that he may not be able
to attend all of the meetings. He agrees to see how
the month goes and will make a decision next month
- Will be adding a line for board member comment on
future agendas
- Joe asks for an update on the youth sports
initiative that Matias had discussed previously. There
are parks and some funding possibly available. Not a
lot of discussion right now but he will engage on it
after January.
13. Public comment: None
14. Next Monthly Board Meeting is January 19, 2021 at
18:30
Lunch: 10 January, 2022 at
11:00 Pizza Factory on Red Rock Road
15. Adjournment at 19:10
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
November 17, 2021
Approved Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER: The
meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by
President Rob Pierce. The meeting took place
online using the Zoom Conferencing software.
2. Roll Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board members present: President,
Rob Pierce; Vice President, Jan Bishop; Recording
Secretary, Tami Rougeau; Corresponding Secretary,
Pam Becker; Casey Meaden, Shelley Doyle, Rachel
Barajas, Marci Burke.
Members absent: Membership Chairman,
Oliver Ryan; Treasurer, Matias Leiva. 2 positions
vacant
3. Public Attendees: John Dyer, Joe Catanzaro, Linda
Zimmerman, Mike and Allison Ross, Bette Schmidt
4. Approval of Minutes: October 20, 2021 monthly
minutes
a. Motion to approve by Marci
b. Seconded by Casey
c. Unanimously passed
5. October 2021 Treasurers Report
a. Via email to the Board on 17 November, 2021 by
Matias
Expenses: $150.00 check reimbursed Rob Pierce for
state organization filing/update.
Deposits: $160.00 check from member/attorney
donations, I believe.
Beginning Balance: $1,570.00 Ending Balance:
$1,420.00
**Pending, reimbursement of $6.00 for Casey - bungee
cords for the Info Sign
6. Corresponding Secretary Report: Nothing to report
this month
7. Membership Report: No report this month. Casey
states there is no change
8. Old Business:
a. Sign Update/Ideas: Positive comments regarding
sign update. Ideas for next month. Encourage
neighborhood decorating. Suggestions What?s your
bright?; Make the neighborhood sparkle; Encourage
house decorating; put together a map for decorated
houses; Noted that houses on Crockett and Bodie
really decorate nicely.
b. Other communities have musical light settings,
maps etc.
c. Can we put lights up on the sign; question as to
if we can put up lights on
the sign since this is a designated a dark skies
neighborhood; maybe daylight decorations like a
wreath. Shelly will donate the wreath.
d. Tami volunteers to help with the sign
e. Neighborhood Watch Report ? nothing to report;
new purple house on Whitehawk
f. Discussion about inviting the new local
homeowners. Casey says that the membership renewals
will be going out and will include the new
homeowners. Encouraged everyone to invite our
neighbors to participate in the meetings.
g. Fun Run/Poker Run-Walk ? nothing to report;
probably a Spring event
h. Green Waste Day ? From Truckee Meadows Fire
Protection District 2021
Green Waste day was well attended. By Saturday at
4pm 177 loads were dropped off; by Sunday at 1:30 pm
111 loads were dropped off with another 2.5 hours to
go. Started a little slow but then it all picked up
and it went very smooth. Chipped product is then
taken to town to be used in the parks. Question if
we can use it here locally in our park, fire station
etc. Each year can be different as to whether we can
pick up the mulch after or what happens to it. Cody
Lloyd will provide locals with mulch. If you want
the number just let Casey know.
i. Donated Rock for the sign: located across from
Pam?s house, end of Silver Knolls Drive and Osage.
We are waiting for the ground to dry out more so
that it can be moved from where it is located to the
sign. The rock will go around the sign to make it
easier and less messy to work on the sign. Need help
by folks with a tractor and trailer. Marci and Tami
volunteer to help with trucks, tractors etc. Will
set a day in the near future when things are drier.
9. NewBusiness:
a. Holiday House Decorating Contest?post
notice on the sign, website, Facebook page &
NextDoor. Announce it the same way as the garage
sale. ?Make the neighborhood sparkle?; Casey can
post on the FB, Nextdoor and website we need to tell
her what to post. Post photos of the neighborhood
(without address) on the FB page/website. Tami will
send something to Casey to work with. Update the
sign weekly with the final week a ?nominate your
favorite on the Silver Knolls website.? Rachel,
Shelly, Marci and Tami will help with the sign.
Contest end date is 29 December. People can send
votes to the Silver Knolls gmail. Award could be a
small trophy or certificate ?Silver Knolls Light
Fight?. Rob will send an email out to get it
organized.
b. Holiday Ideas: Partner with Granite Hills Church
for Holiday Ideas. Nothing at this time.
c. Rob asks if we will all be available for a
meeting in December. Everyone indicates they are
available.
d. Lunch meeting attended by Rob, Pam and Casey.
Reminder will go out to get more involvement. Next
meeting is the 13th of December at 11:00.
10. President and Board items:
a. Next Monthly Board Meeting 15 December 18:30
b. Future Agenda Items due by Monday before the
meeting
c. Recruitment for open board positions/ideas
i. Post on the website, FB and Nextdoor
11. Other Business:
a. Do we need to put out a notice 72 hours ahead of
meetings? Discussion held to put the reminder
updates on Facebook and Nextdoor as well a blast
email to all members. The meetings are posted on the
website monthly as well. All of these efforts are to
boost participation in the meetings. Put the link on
the webpage only. Meeting notification to be sent to
members and post on website for the public notice
b. Marci brings up using Amazon fund raising system
to raise money. Would need to have an account.
People can support or donate to organizations
through Amazon. Marci will look into it
(smile.amazon.com) and report back.
c. Rob will be looking into getting us back to the
firehouse after the first of the year. He has done
the research and the insurance in order. Most people
are ready to meet in person but keep the Zoom
option. Probably wont happen till February.
i. Jan recommends we do our annual meeting in person
for sure
ii. Casey states that the fire house will be taken
over by Truckee Meadows Fire and we don?t want to
lose access to the Community Room. Making use of the
area will help to ensure we stay engaged.
d. How to bring on prospective board members?
Interview, application, bio etc
i. Jan asks for questions such as what are their
goals etc for being on the board. Nice to be able to
talk to people and the reasons that people want to
be a part of the board
ii. Marci says they need to live here and own
property here. Is in favor of an interview process
iii. Rachel thinks we should keep it simple to
encourage people to apply but also need to be able
to interview people so we can talk to them and meet
them.
iv. Tami, in favor of an interview process and
introduction.
v. Shelly, in favor of interviews and finding out
why people want to be
on the board.
vi. Rob, in favor and would also like to see people
be more involved.
Need people who are vested in the neighborhood.
vii. Rachel asks what the maximum number of people
on the board is.
That number is 12. We will hear from Joe tonight and
there is still one more position open.
e. Donation of dump runs to the Desert Pigs; Casey
has one dump run donated. She will be participating
on another project with them on Sunday. Casey has
the form that is needed, fill it out and give it to
Casey. She will send a copy of the form to Tami and
it will be attached to the minutes. It is also on
the Waste Management website.
f. Book swap ? last Sunday, 6-8 cars over the 2
hours. Was well attended. Special mention of one
little girl who brought her Dr. Suess books to
trade.
g. FireSafety?be mindful and be firesafe
12. Public comment:
a. John Dyer ? NVCAB meeting report. Renewal of the
CAB and election of board. Large feeling that
developers continue to develop without regard to
community concerns. One meeting will be a developers
meeting with the CAB prior to going to the Planning
commission. Meetings are monthly the second Monday
at 6pm at a location TBD and on Teams/Zoom. Ray
Lake, former chairman of the CAB, points out that if
meetings are only quarterly then the developers just
wait till after the quarterly meeting and then
proceed so monthly is better. New Chair is Teresa
Aguilar and Vice Chair is Roger Edwards. Members are
5 total Derek Shoppe, Wendy Leonard. Eric Brown,
county manager presented on current events and will
be attending more meetings; $91 mil to the county
from American Rescue Plan Act for Pandemic
Mitigation funds; reiterated that the CAB is a forum
for communication and passing on information. WC
Supervisor Jeanne Herman was present.
b. Joe Catanzaro introduced himself to the board.
Moved to Silver Knolls in June of 2021, retired
military, small business owner of a company that
does engineering and environmental services for
hospitals in town. Wife Nikki is a teacher at
O?Brien. Interested in becoming a board member.
Board members express gratitude to Joe for his
interest. Motion made by Casey to accept Joe as a
board member to fill an open spot through May. After
May he can run on the ballot with the rest of us and
fill a full 2 year position. Marci seconds. Passes
unanimously. Rob will get contact information and
add Joe to the contact list.
13.Next Monthly Board Meeting
a. December 15, 2021 at 18:30
b. Lunch: 13 Dec 2021 at 11:00 am Pizza Factory on
Red Rock Road
14. Adjournment at 19:55
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Board Meeting Minutes
October 20, 2021
Approved
Minutes
1.
Call To Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:30
pm by President Rob Pierce. The meeting took place
online using the Zoom Conferencing software.
2. Roll Call and Verification of
Quorum: Board members present: President, Rob
Pierce; Vice President Jan Bishop; Treasurer, Matias
Leiva: Recording Secretary, Tami Rougeau;
Corresponding Secretary, Pam Becker; Membership
Chairman, Oliver Ryan; Casey Meaden, Shelley Doyle,
Rachel Barajas, Marci Burke. Members Absent: None; 2
positions vacant.
3. Public Attendees: Joe and Nikki Catanzaro, Amy
Zimmerman, Linda Zimmerman, Robert and Bette
Schmidt, Victoria Neer.
4. Approval of Minutes: September 18, 2021 monthly
minutes: Motion to approve with changes by Casey;
Second by Tami; Unanimously passed.
5. Treasurer?s Report: Regular Checking Balance:
$1570.00. Expenses: Attorney Fee $500. PO Box
Annual Renewal $226. Income: Will hold off making
another payment to the lawyer until we have more
funds available.
6. Corresponding
Secretary Report: Residents who live on Osage
received a post card notice from Reno Tahoe
Airport Authority under Stead Planning Documents,
environmental survey regarding 2 additional
warehouses being built Mt Anderson and Army
aviation and 2 more going in near the ANG area.
Goal is to make this area a commercial warehouse
area. October 29 is the deadline to make
statements. Copy attached for reference. Pam
looked for a copy of the documents at the N V
Library, main library and the Freedom Terminal at
the airport without success. Warehouses will be
approx. 200 feet from the homes on Osage.
There is also discussion of expanding the
railroad for the National Guard Base and the
warehouses. There is a utility easement in that
area as well that cannot be encroached upon. Power
is planned to come from the Lemon Drive/Red Rock
Road.
Marci brought up noise abatement issue as well.
Good points to put in any letters sent.
7. Membership Report:
a. 100 members currently plus 5 memberships that
Casey has in her possession for a total of 105
members
b. We have lost 2 board members so we need to
recruit at least 2 more Board Members. Bylaws
require 12.
8. Old Business:
a. Sign
Update/Ideas: Green Waste days, Casey will put up
the Green Waste Banner a few days prior to the
days. No certain details at this point for
instruction.
b. Neighborhood Watch Report ? nothing to report
c. Fun Run/Poker Run-Walk ? nothing to report;
probably a spring event
9. New Business:
a. Holiday Ideas: Partner with Granite Hills Church
for Holiday Ideas. Nothing at this time.
Thanksgiving dinner idea possibly (turkey, pies
etc.) Matias will ask the church if there are any
families in need.
b. Holiday House Decorating Contest ? post notice
on the sign, website, Facebook page.
c. Sign update contest ? after the first of the
year
c.
Clean up of area in general ?
Red Rock Road. Status of the Hesco Barriers, we
may be on the list to have them taken out. Some
have been removed near Moya and Lemon Valley.
d. Discussion of the Charlie Brown Christmas
Tree. This is a personal memorial for the
individual who started it, so we don?t get
involved.
e. Need
money for Secretary of State Change, remove Russ
add Matias. Motion made by Tami that Rob Pierce,
current President of SKCO, make the necessary
changes with Secretary of State to update the
officers of SKCO. Second by Casey and unanimously
passed. Rob will take care of it and get
reimbursed.
f. Donated
Rock for around Info Sign (Pam). One of her
neighbors that works for a construction company
who had extra gravel donated it to us. Rob has
prepped the area and will spread the gravel with
his tractor
g. Hasbara
Agency/Candy Green ? concern about the lawsuit
thinks that there may have been issues similar in
the past. She is a campaign or PR manager who
wants to give a presentation to us regarding
options for going forward. Proposal to invite her
to present at a meeting for the benefit of the
community members who may be interested but not
for board action. Rob will contact her and see if
she is interested and if what she has to offer is
of any utility to our community.
10. President and Board items:
a. Next Monthly Board Meeting 17 November 6:30 pm
b.
Lunch Meeting Second Monday
every month 11:00 am Red Rock Pizza
c. Future
Agenda Items due by Monday before the meeting
d.
Recruitment for open board
positions/ideas
11. Other Business:
a. Book swap one day a month at the Silver Knolls
Park; everyone bring their books and use their
car; use ?chits? to exchange books ?bring one ?
take one?
b.
Donate unused Dump/Trash uses to
the Desert Pigs desert cleanup group via Casey.
There is a form to fill out. November is 6 extra
bags of rubbish weekly on Wednesday garbage pick up
day, no stickers necessary.
c. Matias ? Looking at the potential for bringing
soccer into the North Valleys. Utilizing the local
parks more often. Positive feedback from those
present. Matias will be working this project through
his association.
c. Be
fire safe
12. Public attendees:
a. Amy/Linda Zimmerman ? invited everyone to the
Silver Knolls Spurs 4-H at the Sierra Safari Zoo from
11-2 pm;
b. Joe/Nikki
Catanzaro, new to the neighborhood and interested
in becoming involved in the community
13. Next Monthly Board
Meeting: November
17, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Next SKCO Lunch: 8 Nov 2021 at 11:00 am Pizza
Factory on Red Rock Road
14. Adjournment at 7:22
pm
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Board Meeting Minutes
September 15, 2021
Approved
Minutes
1.
Call To Order: The meeting was called to order
at 18:30 by President Rob Pierce. The meeting
took place online using the Zoom Conferencing
software.
2.
Roll Call and Verification of Quorum:
a. Board Members present: President, Rob
Pierce; Vice-President, Jan Bishop (late sign
in); Treasurer, Matias Leiva; Recording
Secretary, Tami Rougeau (late sign in);
Corresponding Secretary, Pam Becker;
Membership Chairman, Casey Meaden, Shelley
Doyle, Rachel Barajas.
Members Absent: Marci Burke, Membership
Chairman, Oliver Ryan; Gina St.Ores.
b. Public Attendees: Sarah Horner, Vicky Shea,
Bob Tangren, Mike Ross, Alison Ross, and
Lenora Williams.
3.
Approval of Minutes: August 18, 2021 monthly
minutes
a. Casey is not able to post minutes to the
website via copy/paste with PDF.
b. Rachel moves to approve; Casey Seconds. No
opposition, motion passes unanimously.
4.
Casey will prepare a letter on letterhead to
facilitate removing Russ from our bank account
since he is no longer on the Board and has
resigned from the Organization. New Treasurer
and President will go to bank and handle the
paperwork.
5.
Treasurer?s Report:
Regular Checking Account; Beginning
Balance: a/o August 18: $2,136.00. Expenses:
none reported. Income: Yard Sale: $ 429.00.
Misc deposit: $ 217.00.
Matias
is double checking the spreadsheet with the bank
deposit records for the past few months.
Everything looks good. There may be an $80
discrepancy that he will fix when they go to the
bank for transfer in September.
6.
Corresponding Secretary Report: No report this
month
7.
Membership Report: 110 members currently
8.
Old Business:
a. Sign Update: Rob cleaned up the weeds around
the Info Sign and will be putting gravel around
the sign. Will try to get it donated.
b. Sign needs to be updated.
c. Lawsuit ? no further update. Will remove from
the agenda since there is nothing further to
report. Caution to all not to slander or say
negative things as individuals from the
community have been sued for same.
9.
New Business:
a. Yard Sale ? 45 residences signed up this
year. We usually have more. Four residences
canceled after the maps were printed. The
$450.00 income was donated to SKCO, minus $21.65
for printing. Printed 250 maps, 70 left over
after Sunday. Handed out maps until 11 am on
both Saturday and Sunday. Sheriff and passersby
checked on map handers to make sure they were
OK. Jan, Pam, Shelly, Lenora, Vicky and Casey
all handed out maps. Lots of great help to
accomplish this community event.
b. Neighborhood Watch Program ? neighbor assist
was rendered to a neighbor who had fallen and
needed help. For non-emergency issues the
Sheriff's Dispatch number is 775-785-9276. The
Sheriff Department's front desk is 775-328-3001.
Also, we have a new NW patroller who just needs
to finish training.
c. Future Agenda Items ? none at this time.
d. SKCO Lunch was attended by Casey, Pam and
Sarah.
e. Board Membership, per Bylaws, is terminated
and considered vacant if a Board
Member misses 3 consecutive meetings. Please
mark the calendar. We currently have one
vacancy.
10.
Other Business:
a. Fun Run ? Vicky: No news, very complicated
process to get approval. They will continue to
work on having some type of event next year,
possibly spring. Perhaps just a simply community
walk/hike from the park or poker run/walk. Jan
will assist Casey.
b. Community festival/carnival: Matias ? work
with Granite Hills Baptist Church to do a
community festival/carnival followed by a mapped
trick or treating in the community that would be
walkable. Rachel will work with Matias as well.
c. Trash Clean up weekend. Nothing organized
yet. Washoe County was in the area recently
cleaned up ditches and trimmed some trees.
d. Jan reminds everyone that the ditches behind
the houses are homeowner responsibility, but you
can call the county (311) to create a ticket and
get the ditches cleaned out. When the water does
come the ditches will flood and they bring extra
sand with them.
e. Community assist program: Matias ?
collections to help fund Neighborhood Watch and
let neighbors know that they can call for
assistance. No in person meetings has challenged
this effort.
f. Silver Knolls Spurs ? has permission to use
the fire house Community Room again. We could
probably also use it again, we just need to ask.
g. Website ? no update
11.
Public comment:
a. Sarah Horner: Is there any interest in recall
effort for Bob Lucy? Justification is that they
are endangering Washoe County residents by
approving developments without proper planning.
Trying to organize efforts and locate a
potential candidate. Jan cautions about
repercussions from challenging developers. Last
election 2018. Presented also to make sure
individuals are involved in supporting
candidates that support prudent planning.
Matias, there needs to be a lot of factual data
gathered and presented to have a solid plan to
move forward. Would have to be done by
individuals and cannot be lead by board members.
Matias will provide a resource person to Sarah.
b. Mike Ross: for Info Sign, message ?Please
Recycle.? We nearly lost our recycle service due
to lack of participation. Read guidelines
regarding what is allowed. Put a reminder message
on the board.
12.
Next Monthly Board Meeting
a. October 20, 2021at18:30
b. SKCO Lunch: 11 Oct. 2021 at 11:00 am at Pizza
Factory on Red Rock Road
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Board Meeting Minutes
August 18, 2021
Approved
Minutes
1. Call to Order: The meeting
was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Rob Pierce.
The meeting took place online using the Zoom Conferencing
software.
2. Roll Call and Verification of Quorum
A. Board members present: President, Rob Pierce;
Vice-President, Jan Bishop; Treasurer, Russ Earle;
Recording Secretary, Tami Rougeau (late sign in);
Corresponding Secretary, Pam Becker; Casey Meaden, Matias
Leiva (late sign in), Shelley Doyle
B. Members Absent: Marci Burke, Oliver Ryan, Gina St.Ores,
Rachael Barajas
C. Public Attendees: Kerry Doyle, Steve Wolgast, Victoria
Neer, Vicky Shea, Bette & Robert Schmidt, Helene
Decker, Linda Collmar,
3. Approval of Minutes: July 19, 2021 monthly minutes;
Shelly makes motion to approve; Russ Seconds; unanimously
approved.
4. Special Report from Kerry Doyle regarding outcome of
lawsuit.
a. What SKCO and individuals can say going forward.
b. The agreement binds the SKCO, it does not bind any
individuals. Board members, and officers of the
organization, need to be careful that anything they say is
on behalf of them as an individual, not as a board member.
c. Does not limit what you can talk about or what you can
say.
d. The agreement is a covenant not to dispute the
tentative subdivision map in Washoe County case number WTM
21-006, project name Silver Hills Village 1.
e. SKCO will not formally object to the county or engage
in litigation to oppose the tentative map application.
f. Individuals are not limited to attend the meeting and
speak as individuals. No person with authority to
represent SKCO can show up and represent the SKCO with an
objection.
g. Tentative Subdivision Map will be presented at the 24
August meeting
h. Settlement agreement is an attempt to discourage
community organizations from disputing development plans
i. Sufficient, housing has already been approved to
fill the housing need in Washoe for the next 20 years
j. Different Villages will have different applications
within development areas.
k. There is nothing preventing the organization from
opposing a different application number.
l. Tentative map application may need variances or permits
which will have different application numbers
m. Gray area to object to a variances or permits linked to
WTM 21-006.
n. Application information can be found in Accela, look up
by application number. All information is included in that
application. There should be a staff report in the agenda
that has all necessary information to include water plan.
- Steve Wolgast, in attendance, asks where he can find
details on the settlement. There is no commitment to keep
it confidential. There is no limitation on SKCO sharing
the information. There is no confidentiality clause
agreement in the settlement.
- The board thanks Kerry Doyle for her efforts and time.
- The Board thanks Steve Wolgast for his attendance.
5. Treasurer?s Report:
Legal Defense Fund: All funds transferred to regular
checking in July; account closed
Regular Checking: Beginning Balance July: $12,136.15.
Expenses: Attorney Fee $13,000.00. Board membership
insurance $665.00. Basic Insurance $ 346.00. Balance $
-555.59
Income: Transferred from LDF: $ 973.26. Refunds to LDF: $
1,134.00 (returned so far) Refund for BOD insurance
$665.00. Total Income $1,799.00. FINAL BALANCE $897.41.
Short $1,400.00 to attorney for the settlement
6. Corresponding Secretary Report: No report this month
7. Membership Report: No report this month
8. Old Business:
A. Sign Update: Rob contacted and asked to clean up around
the Info Sign and place gravel. He will take care of this
as soon as the fire danger is down.
9. New Business:
A. Silver Knolls Yard Sale: People want to make checks to
SKCO, checks cannot be made out to SKCO because they are
not sponsoring the event. Payment must be cash only ($10).
Casey will make the map and will hand out the maps the
morning of the yard sale. Cash will be donated to SKCO at
the end.
10. President and Board Items:
a. Russ Earle?s last meeting - resigning and giving up all
authority to Rob Pierce or Matias Leiva.
b. Request for new Treasurer ? Matias Leiva nominated
i. Casey makes the motion for Matias to be new treasurer
ii. Jan seconds
iii. Passes unanimously
c. Future agenda items: Turn in by Tuesday prior to
meeting
11. Other Business:
A. Fun Run: Not this year - Issue is route and Vicky
getting new knees. Perhaps next spring.
B. Community cleanup efforts, ditches etc. Waiting till
fall to do clean up.
- Motor home is gone but pile of trash was left on Lissner
property. Since it is private property we are all
discouraged from helping to clean that garbage up. Perhaps
call Lifestyle Homes to request clean up.
C. Donations encouraged to Desert Pigs off roaders in the
form of dump runs or donations to support the desert
cleanup they do. Contact Casey for details
D. Ideas for making this a great place to live
E. Website - nothing to report
12. Public comment:
A. Russ: in light of homes lost to local fires (Milford)
runs are being made with donations. If anyone wants to
donate contact Russ.
B. Jan reinforces that this is a great community that
knows how to take care of each other.
13. Next Monthly Board Meeting is September 15, 2021 at
6:30 pm. The SKCO Lunch is 13 Sept 11:00 am Pizza Factory
on Red Rock Road
14. Adjournment at 7:03 pm
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Board Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2021
Approved
Minutes
CALL
TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m.
by President Rob Pierce. The meeting took place online
using the Zoom Conferencing software.
Roll Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board members present: President, Rob Pierce; Vice
President, Jan Bishop; Treasurer, Russ Earle; Recording
Secretary, Tami Rougeau; Corresponding Secretary, Pam
Becker; Membership Chairman, Oliver Ryan, Rachel
Barajas, Gina St. Ores, Casey Meaden, Matias Leiva,
Shelley Doyle
Members Absent: Marci Burke
Approval of Minutes: June 16, 2021 monthly minutes
Updates include: change Next meeting date to July 19,
2021
Tami Makes motion to approve; Russ Second; unanimously
approved Approval of Minutes from July 12, 2021 Urgent
meeting:
Updates include:
Points from Attorney to Russ ??cannot come after us
provided we conduct our board in a professional manner,
keeping minutes, having regular meetings, keeping funds
in separate accounts, do not conduct business that would
benefit members of the board?
Correct to settle for $15,000 rather than the typo of
$15.00
Next meeting date updated to 19 July, 2021
Russ makes motion to approve; Matias Seconds;
unanimously approved
Treasurer?s Report:
Legal Defense Fund: $973.26 (transferred to regular
checking today) Regular Checking: $12,163.74
Expense of $12,000 to the attorney
$163.74
Income from refunds: $520.00 (4 people) FINAL BALANCE
$1657.00
Short $2,400.00 to attorney for the settlementTerminated
BOD policy 1 August will refund approx. $665.00. Will
give us $2322.00 total.
Attorney advised a BOD Insurance Policy not necessary.
We will need the basic liability to be able to use the
community room. This policy was not renewed yet. We will
have to pay by the end of the month to reinstate that
policy
Cannot close the LDF account until 07/20/21. Russ states
we may have some monthly charges for the month.
Skipped cost to shut down.
Corresponding Secretary Report: No report this month
Membership Report: Oliver Ryan reports 102 paid
memberships; Casey had a few more but basically static.
Old Business:
Sign Update: Nothing new at this time.
Lawsuit Update: Russ, Rob, Jan met with Attorney and
received the settlement agreement. The agreement must be
attached to these minutes along with our vote. See
attachment 1 to review.
SKCO will not speak out against Lifestyle Homes Silver
Hills Phase 1
Individuals may still speak but cannot speak on behalf
of SKCO
Final settlement was for $28,800. This is being split
between SKCO and our attorney. We are short our half by
$2400.00 but have until the end of the month to get what
we can to the attorney.
Need to be able to keep an account open with $500.00
Not a lawsuit, it was a judgement
We now have a choice to keep SKCO.
New Business:
Lawsuit Response Discussion. Casey states we can move
forward with what we have as long as we are frugal. Will
need cash to remain solvent. We get $400- 500 from the
community yard sale. Expenses for the year include PO
Box rental
$176.00. Other expenses were paid earlier in the year.
Jan feels it is important to have a community
organization to represent the community of Silver
Knolls. Good to have members keeping track of issues
that impact this area.
Russ reminds us that even if we change the name of the
organization with the same people we are still the same
so no benefit (Alter Ego)
Matias inquires our status as a Non-Profit versus Not
for Profit. We do not meet the requirements for a 501c3.
Rob proposes that we keep the organization, keep $500.00
in our account and pay for the liability policy $346.00.
He feels that the attorney will not have an issue and he
will be fully transparent about our decision.
Casey makes a motion to SKCO continue as we have been
and that we operate frugally, Tami Seconds; All in
favor; Motion passes unanimously
Russ provided Casey with the information to pay the
insurance
Casey makes a motion to pay $346 for liability insurance
renewal ASAP. She will provide her cc number for
payment. Jan Seconds. All in Favor; Motion passes
unanimously.
Other Business:
Meeting 21 July, 2021 is discussed. Since we cannot
openly discuss the judgement until the end of the month
is it wise to hold a public meeting. We would also like
Kerry to attend to answer questions. August 18th will be
the next meeting and no meeting on 21 July.
Meeting topics need to be sent to Rob by Tuesday the
week before
Yard Sale
Other Business:
Fun Run ? nothing new from Casey; Matias asks about
using open lots with owner permission as part of the
run; health department interactions previously an issue
Social Luncheons to continue once a month, the week
prior to the meeting on Monday. Next one August 9, 2021
at 11am. Pizza Factory on Red Rock Road
General Clean up ? no new news
General ideas to make this a better place to live
Tami discusses conversations had with other outdoor
groups to include BLM about developing the culture we
want to see in our area. For the trails groups it has to
do with the open spaces being destroyed by people who
don?t appreciate the responsibility that goes with
accessing public lands. Proposes how do we establish the
standards that we expect from our neighbors. Setting the
standards sets the tone as new people move into the
area. Our standards are higher than other communities.
Include education topics, like living with fire, not
dumping garbage, how to enjoy and recreate
appropriately, how to use our public lands
Website going forward ? Casey says it?s OK, all online
reference to the judgement has been taken down.
Russ cautions that all board members must refrain from
discussing anything about Lifestyle Homes. Even
responding on Facebook is not allowed.
Info Sign Going Forward ? nothing new
Legislation from Mr. Wolgast defining writs and judges
initial review procedures/statute so that cases don?t
bounce back and forth and then get thrown out without
resolution
Russ with stay on until the end of the month to settle
out all of the finances. He will resign effective 1
August, 2021. Treasurer position will need to be filled.
Matias volunteers to fill the position
Recognition of public attendees and public comment: No
public comment.
Next meeting August 18, 2021 at 6:30pm
Adjournment: Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to
adjourn at 7:28 p.m.
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Board Meeting Minutes
June 16, 2021
Approved
Minutes
Call
to Order:
The
meeting was called to order at 7:00p.m. by
President Rob Pierce. The meeting took place
online using the Zoom Conferencing software.
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board members present: President, Rob Pierce;
Treasurer, Vice-President, Jan Bishop;
Treasurer, Russ Earle; Recording Secretary,
Tami Rougeau; Corresponding Secretary, Pamala
Becker; Membership Chairman, Oliver Ryan; Gina
St. Ores, Rachel Barajas, Casey Meaden.
Board Members Absent: Marci Burke, Matias
Leiva, and Shelly Doyle.
Approval
of Minutes: May 19, 2021 monthly minutes
unanimously approved
Treasurer?s
Report:
Ending Balance for May: $12,714.15. Income:
Membership dues: $144.00 Contribution: $76.00.
Expenses: Internet meeting fee: $150.00 (to
Rob Pierce). Business License: $250.00 (to
Russ Earle), Sign letters: $398.00 (to Casey
Meaden).
Ending Balance $12,136.15
Russ
proposed budget for FY2021/2022 Income: 110
member dues $2640. Yard sale Sept $200.
Annual
Income $2716. Expenses: Printing and other
$100. Postage $225. POBox $176. Zoom $150.
Bulk mailing permit $245.00. Signs/maps/ads
for yard sale $180. Supplies $30. Insurance
$1110. SoS filing $250. Misc $250. Total
annual expenses $2696.00.
Discussion
regarding continuing the Bulk Mailing Permit.
We will keep this expense. Budget was
unanimously accepted by the group.
Legal
Defense Fund:
Russ wrote 66 checks to reimburse donors. Russ
was reimbursed $23 for cost of checks. Balance
$1765.20 (not all checks have been cashed).
Corresponding
Secretary Report: Pam Becker. No report this
month
Membership Report: Oliver Ryan reports current
members 102 paid memberships
Old
Business:
A.
Sign Update: SLVFD inspected sign, still
leaning a bit. They have the invoice for
payment but have not paid it yet. Casey
received new letters for the sign. Need to
take old letters out and file the new ones.
A/O this date no update from SLVFD.
B.
Lawsuit Update: Russ Earle states no
additional information since last month.
Decision from court is due on the 20th
of
this month. Rob will attend the upcoming
meeting with Mr. Lissner.
New
Business:
-
Reimbursement
to Russ Earle for Secretary of
State Business License $250.00.
Motion passed unanimously.
-
Reimbursement
to Rob Pierce for Zoom $149.90.
Motion passed unanimously.
-
Reimbursement
to Russ Early for checks for legal
defense fund for $23. Motion
passed unanimously.
-
Russ
Earle reports 2 Insurance payments
are coming due $300 and $700 for
BOD Liability and General
Liability. Motion made to
pre-approve cost reimbursement to
Russ Earle totally approx. $1100
Motion passed unanimously.
-
Yard
Sale: Community Yard Sale is
scheduled for Saturday, September
11th & Sunday the 12th, the
weekend before the Air Races. Too
soon to tell if SKCO will sponsor
this event or not.
-
Agenda
items need to be sent to Rob not
later than the 7th
of
the month.
-
Rob
requests to move meeting time to
6:30pm. Will be done via zoom
since we don?t have access to the
Community Room in the firehouse
yet.
Other
Business:
-
Rob
will be attending the meeting with Mr.
Lissner and will approach him respectfully
regarding issues to make the community a
good place for all. Concerns discussed
regarding phases of build-out, housing
density and water.
-
Alison
Ross notified the group of July 6 Planning
Commission meeting. These announcements
come to the residences adjoining the
development.
-
Review
status of lawsuit and current development
phases and density.
-
Casey
Meaden ? Fun Run 5K early November using
trails above park on BLM or SK areas and
include at least some street so that
strollers and bikes can participate. She
and Vicki are looking in to working with
an experienced organization to run the
event.
-
Rob
Pierce looking for interest in having
informal mid-week lunches once a
month. Not official, just an opportunity
to share ideas and brainstorm ways to
improve our community. Propose first
Tuesday of the month. July 6 at 1100 at
the Pizza place on Red Rock Road
-
General
clean up of the area. Casey Meaden,
participated with Desert Pigs recently,
spoke highly of the group effort. They
work 2 hours and do a great job. They
could use donations of free dump vouchers.
-
Requesting
ideas for ways that we can make our
community better.
-
Russ
Earle may potentially be a board member of
the EAA and will have to
resign as treasurer and board member.
Recognition
of public attendees and public comment: No
public comment. Attendees: Bette and Robert
Schmidt, Mike and Alison Ross, and Bob
Tangren.
Next
meeting: July 21, 2021 at 6:30 pm via Zoom.
Adjournment: Moved, seconded, and unanimously
passed to adjourn at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted, Tami Rougeau
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Annual Membership Meeting
May 19, 2021
Approved
Minutes
Roll
Call to Order: The
meeting was called to order at 7:00p.m. by President
Ramie Pratt. The meeting took place online using the
Zoom Conferencing software.
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board members present:
President, Ramie Pratt; Treasurer, Jerry Beck;
Recording Secretary, Janet Pratt; Corresponding
Secretary, Vicky Shea; Membership Chairman, Oliver
Ryan; Russ
Earle, Pamala Becker, Rob Pierce, Marci
Burke; Gina St. Ores, and Lenora Williams. Board
Members Absent: Robert Tangren.
Approval of
Minutes: April 21, 2021 monthly minutes
unanimously approved
Treasurer?s Report:
A. Beginning Balance: $12,720.14. Income:
$2,974.00. Expenses $2,471.40. Ending balance
$13,222.74. Net gain $502.60. Report was unanimously
approved.
B. Legal Defense Fund:
Legal Defense Fund: Russ Earle reported that our
lawyer advised not proceeding forward. Russ mailed
approximately 65 checks to those who donated,
reimbursing them 64% of their original donation
amount. Russ went on to report that LifeStyle Homes'
lawyers are coming after SKCO asking for $77K in legal
expenses. An unreasonable amount. They can't come
after Silver Knolls individuals, only the SKCO
organization. If our attorney did make mistakes it
might be her malpractice insurance that should
be paying the fees that Lissner is after. Remains
to be seen.
Corresponding
Secretary Report:
Vicky Shea had nothing to report.
Membership
Report: Oliver Ryan, current membership
is at 91 paid memberships for the starting membership
year. 6 of those are new. So far down from 126
memberships last year, but renewals continue to come
in all year. Russ Earle asked if we could contact
those who have not renewed as a polite nudge. Oliver
said he would look into it.
Old
Business:
A.
Sign Update: Casey Meaden reported that she
had spoken with her contact and the company doing the
repairs reported that the back-board would arrive this
Friday. He hopes to get it installed Monday (the
24th.) Casey said she would order the new letters as
soon as the sign is finished.
New
Business:
A. Guest
Speaker: Board Member Marci
Burke introduced her husband, Morgan Dailey who is a
volunteer with the Washoe County Search and Rescue
Specialized Vehicle Unit. They use ATV's on wheels and
on tracks, Snowcats, boats, and underwater recovery
vehicles. Morgan reported on the activities of
S&R. The top 3 areas they respond to are
Pyramid Lake, Peavine mountain, and Dog Valley.
They also help out on Lake Tahoe, Silver Lake and
other areas where people get themselves lost, broken
down, or into other trouble in the County. They patrol
on holiday weekends on Pyramid Lake. They will be at
Stead Airport patrolling during the June 6th Pylon
Racing School where pilots train for the Air Races.
They will be patrolling at the Air Races, also.
Hunters Aid patrol during hunting the month of October
on the Black Rock desert. Raven, the Sheriffs'
helicopter is available to them to do air lift
rescues. They also have a K-9 segment with a cadaver
dog. In 1,500 feet of water between dogs and ROV they
were able to recover a drowned person from Lake Tahoe.
They used side-scan sonar on Silver Lake to
search for the person who drowned last year. Silver
lake is about 10 ft deep with a lot of vegetation
and debris in the water making searching very
difficult. Several years ago they assisted with
measuring the snowpack on Peavine to help
forecast how much water would be coming down to
Swan Lake and Silver Lake. During wildfires they
assist with evacuations of the residences involved and
keep track of who's leaving and who's staying, any
animals on the property, and any issues like
handicapped individuals that need special help.
They also do some parades and 'show and tells' with
their equipment at community events. They do assist in
other counties when requested.
B.
SKCO Election Results: Casey Meaden reported
she and her neighbor counted the ballots the day
before. 91 Membership Renewals were received (and will
continue to come in all year. Some people pay their
membership on their own schedule of when they paid the
year before.) Ballots were mailed to the renewals
until the voting deadline. There were 26 paper ballots
returned and 2 more electronically (pictures of
ballots.) There were no write-in candidates. All
candidates on each ballot received a vote. New Board
members are Jan Bishop as Vice President, Tami Rougeau
as Recording Secretary, Incumbent Oliver Ryan as
Membership Chair, and Matias Leiva, Rachael Barajas,
and Shelly Doyle as Board Members At-Large. Next,
Casey asked Rami Pratt to appoint Russ Earle as
Treasurer, Rob Pierce as President, and Pam Becker as
Corresponding Secretary. Rami Pratt made a motion to
appoint these 3 positions. Passed unanimously. Casey
went on to thank Rob Pierce and Pam Becker for helping
prepare the 800 pieces for mailing. Ramie thanked the
Board for the year's work.
Recognition
of public attendees and public comment: Addending
on Zoom: Mike Pozarski, Shelly Doyle, Amy & Linda
Zimmerman, Tami Rougeau, Matias Leiva, Rachael
Barajas, Morgan Dailey, Jan Bishop, Bette & Robert
Schmidt, Mike Ross, & Casey Meaden.
Other
Business: The
shooting range meeting to be held on March 22nd at our
fire house was discussed. Jan Bishop wanted to invite
the Reno-Stead Airport Manager and the Nation Guard.
Russ Earle said he had called the FAA inquiring about
a County sanctioned gun range being located near an
active airport, but hasn't had a reply back. Russ also
contacted the roads department and no one knew
anything about losing access to the gravel pit
(quarry.) Russ measured from the Silver Hills
tentative map to what would likely be the firing line
in the pit... 435 ft. Russ went on with other concerns
mostly involving likely noise, and the proposed site
being within a 'Congested Area,' close to houses and
activities. He plans to bring up these concerns at
Saturday's meeting.
Rob
Pierce explained that as the incoming President of the
Board, he planned on buying a subscription to Zoom
tele-conferencing software which is about $150 a year.
The paid version gives you more people on a
conference, unlimited time and more features. He would
like to make a motion for the Board to approve the
purchase. Motion passed unanimously. Earl asked if we
could use the firehouse? Some of the Board still want
to use Zoom. Amy Zimmerman pointed out that Robert's
Rules of Order prohibits a President from making a
motion, they have to ask for a motion from the Board.
Subsequently, the Board moved unanimously that Zoom be
purchased.
Next,
Russ Earle pointed out that our insurance is coming
due for renewal, Because of the legal defense fund and
the push-back by LifeStyle Homes, we may need to look
for new insurance. We need to look at our options for
general liability insurance. Russ would like to get
with Ramie as to the possibilities. Ramie replied that
our current insurance has a 'duty to defend' as long
as we have not engaged in criminal activity, which we
have not. Our insurance company may opt to not renew,
We'll just have to see.
Next Board
Meeting: June 16, 2021 @ 7:00 P.M.
Adjournment: Moved,
seconded, and unanimously passed to adjourn at 8:08
p.m.
Respectfully
Submitted, Casey Meaden
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
April 21, 2021
Approved
Minutes
CALL
TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at
7:00p.m. by President Ramie Pratt. The meeting took
place online using the Zoom Conferencing software.
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board
members present: President, Ramie Pratt; Treasurer,
Jerry Beck; Recording Secretary, Janet Pratt; Russ
Earle, Pamala Becker, Rob Pierce, Corresponding
Secretary, Vicky Shea; Marci Burke; Gina St. Ores,
Lenora Williams. Membership Chairman, Oliver Ryan
MembersAbsent:
RobertTangren
Approval of Minutes:
March 17, 2021 monthly minutes unanimously approved
Emergency
Meeting Minutes: Should read the county claimed was
filed too early. Emergency meeting corrected minutes
approved.
Treasurer?s Report:
A. Expenses: printing membership renewal forms $107.83.
Mailing membership renewals $164.02. Renewal bulk mail
permit $245.00. Tape $9. Ending balance $11, 221.20.
B.
Legal Defense Fund: Legal Defense Fund: Russ Earle
reported that our lawyer advised not proceeding forward.
$9,170.00 remains in the fund. 64% of each donation will
be returned to each donor.
Corresponding Secretary
Report:
Casey Meaden reported that a resident emailed through
the website to ask questions about her CC&Rs. She
was referred to the Washoe County Recorder. That office
should be able to locate her CC&Rs along with her
Deed, if she didn?t have a copy.
Membership Report: Oliver
Ryan, current membership is 245 paid memberships.
Old
Business:
A.
Sign Update: Motion made to buy a set of 6? letters to
use on the refurbished sign. Passed unanimously.
B.
Update on Unincorporated Township: Marci will give an
update in May.
New Business:
A.
Status of Ballots and Membership Renewal: Casey Meaden
reported that renewal paperwork had been mailed March
30th, and that returns were steadily coming in. Ballots
are then mailed to each return.
B.
Be Aware of your Surroundings/Security: Keep residences
and vehicles locked.
C.
Yard Sale: Community Yard Sale is scheduled for
Saturday, September 11th & Sunday the 12th, the
weekend before the Air Races.
Other
Business:
A.
Ballots and membership renewal: Casey Meaden reported
that renewal paperwork had been mailed March 30th, and
that returns were steadily coming in. Ballots are then
mailed to each return.
B.
Security: Be aware of your surroundings and keep
residences and vehicles locked.
C.
Community Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday September
11th & Sunday the 12th, the weekend before the Air
Races.
Recognition of public
attendees and public comment: Addending on
Zoom: Jean Meneley, Linda Collmar, Jan Bishop, Bette
Schmidt & Casey Meaden.
Annual Membership
Meeting: May 19, 2021 @ 7:49 P.M.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to adjourn at
7:49 p.m.
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
March 17, 2021
Approved
Minutes
CALL
TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at
7:00p.m. by President Ramie Pratt. The meeting took
place online using the Zoom Conferencing software.
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board
members present: President, Ramie Pratt; Treasurer,
Jerry Beck; Membership Chairman, Oliver Ryan; Russ
Earle, Pamala Becker, Rob Pierce, Corresponding
Secretary, Vicky Shea; Gina St. Ores, Lenora
Williams.
Members Absent: Vice President, Bob Tangren; Recording
Secretary, Janet Pratt; Marci Burke.
Approval
of Minutes from February 17, 2021 Monthly
Meeting: one correction, under Old Business B.
Sign: The company that Casey talked to would not give us
a breakdown of prices despite being asked several times.
One price take it or leave it. So, she is researching
another company."
Credit
where credit is due. I am not in charge of this sign
updating project, just reporting progress. I would
suggest we reword thusly; The sign company that
SLVFD, Inc (Silver Knolls Volunteer Fire Department,
Inc.) initially contacted would not give them a
breakdown of prices despite being asked several
times. One price, take it or leave it. So SLVFD is
reaching out to another company.
Minutes
unanimously approved with the change.
Treasurer?s
Report:
A.
Beginning balance: Jerry Beck reported no change from
last month; no checks written, no income. Casey Meaden
amended that she spent about $116 on getting 630 copies
of our SKCO membership renewal form printed. She will
get the receipt to Jerry for reimbursement.
B. Legal Defense Fund: Current Balance: Russ Earle
reported no change from last month, $9,170.00. He hasn't
heard from the attorney. She still has about half of our
retainer in her kitty.
Corresponding
Secretary Report: Nothing to report from
Corresponding Secretary.
Membership
Report: Oliver Ryan, current membership is 127
paid memberships.
Old
Business:
A.
Silver Hills Development. Nothing new to report.
B.
Our Info Sign: The new sign company will be reporting
back to SLVFD after they decide how to proceed. As of
3/15/21 they reported that they can't change the design
of the sign the way SLVFD requested it. So they are
asking $2500 to strengthen the sign under the present
design, and they will make the following change; there
will be 6" letters instead of the present 8" and they
will add another line of text. This would be paid for by
SLVFD. SLVFD would request that SKCO pay for the new set
of 6" letters, which would cost approximately $300. We
need letters and punctuation. Casey will look into exact
costs. Russ Earle mentioned that TMFPD returned
about $9000 to SLVFD, Inc. and that SLVFD said they
would pay for the sign. Russ went on to question the
plans. Casey explained that the plexiglass, and the
metal rim that holds it, need to be replaced. The tracks
that support the letters also need to be replaced.
Oliver Ryan volunteered that there is some plexiglass at
his work they may be getting rid of. He thinks it's 1/2"
thick and might be worth as much as $400.
New
Business:
A.
Upcoming election: Casey Meaden reported that she had
630 Membership Renewal forms printed 3/13/21 She and
Vicky Shea are working on prepping them for mailing.
Oliver Ryan has provided the mailing labels. Casey asked
Russ Earle if he would take the completed bulk mailing
to the Vassar street post office, Russ said he would.
Casey stated that there were some extras in case we need
them for new residences currently under construction.
Russ offered to hand deliver them to the new homes once
they are occupied.
B.
Unincorporated Township: Rob Pierce reported that he
sent an email out to the Virginia City Highlands Board
requesting information about their status as an
unincorporated town. He also invited someone from their
Board to attend our Zoom meeting. He has not had any
response and does not have anything further to report.
Other
Business:
Russ
Earle reported that north of Silver Knolls, off of
Cobalt Lane, there is a 99+ acre parcel that the owners
likely want to split up and/or develop. They want the
County to improve the road and possibly change the
zoning.
Ramie Pratt brought up the topic of the Silver Knolls
Annual Community Yard sale. Rob Pierce and Russ Earle
agreed that we could have the event but not sponsored by
SKCO. It was agreed that postponing the Sale to
September and monitoring the pandemic would be the way
to go. It was agreed to wait and see and make a decision
closer to September.
Jerry Beck brought up adding a couple people to the list
of people who can sign checks for SKCO. Jerry moved to
add Gina and Rob as signers on the checking account.
Passed unanimously
Russ Earle reported that people are tent camping and car
camping on the area to the west of Red Rock Road and
Silver lake. This property belongs to LifeStyle Homes.
LifeStyle Homes has been made aware of this situation
multiple times.
Recognition
of public attendees and public comment: Amy and
Linda Zimmerman, Casey Meaden, Sean Shea, Mike &
Alison Ross, Jan Bishop, Andre Barajas, Rachel Barajas,
Jean Meneley, Brad Streeter, Robert & Bette Smith,
Linda Collmar
Recorder
tape ran out... end of report.
Next
Meeting: April 21, 2021 @ 7:00 P.M.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to adjourn at
7:34 p.m.
Minutes
amended after the meeting. Casey Meaden requested that
SKCO have hybrid 'in person'/Zoom meetings for the
foreseeable future. There are Board members who have
vulnerable family members at home and will not be
able to attend 'in person' meetings due to the pandemic.
President Ramie Pratt agreed.
Respectfully
submitted, Casey Meaden
SILVER
KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
February 17, 2021
Approved
Minutes
CALL
TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at
7:00p.m. by President Ramie Pratt. The meeting took
place online using the Zoom Conferencing software.
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board
members present: President, Ramie Pratt; Russ Earle,
Vice President, Robert Tangren; Pamala Becker, Rob
Pierce; Corresponding secretary, Vicky Shea; Recording
Secretary, Janet Pratt; Marci Burke, Gina St. Ores,
Lenora Williams.
Members Absent: Jerry Beck, Oliver Ryan
Approval
of Minutes from January 20, 2021 Monthly
Meeting: Unanimously approved as written.
Treasurer?s
Report:
A.
Beginning balance: $11,699.05. Total income: $48.00.
Expenses: 0 Ending balance: $11,747.05.
B. Legal Defense Fund: Current Balance: Russ reported no
change from last month, $9,170.00.
Corresponding
Secretary Report: Nothing to report from
Corresponding Secretary.
Membership
Report: Casey Meaden reported for Oliver Ryan,
current membership is 129 paid memberships.
Old
Business:
A.
Silver Hills Development. Nothing new to report.
B.
Our Info Sign: The sign company that SLVFD, Inc (Silver
Knolls Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.) initially
contacted would not give them a breakdown of prices
despite being asked several times. One price, take it or
leave it. So SLVFD is reaching out to another company.
New
Business:
A.
Upcoming election: Information goes out in the
newsletter next month, along with ballots. New board
members elected in May.
B.
Unincorporated Township: Marci Burke reported she
researched a list of unincorporated towns in Nevada, the
Nevada Revised Statutes that encompass becoming an
unincorporated township, and a list of pros and cons.
She feels that the NRS and the Pros and Cons makes it
something we wouldn?t want to do. She understood that
one of the cons was doing everything for ourselves, as
far as Emergency Services. Russ disagreed. Prior
information received was that police and fire service
would still be provided, we just have to choose what
other service we want to be responsible for, i.e.; light
posts. Marci will call some unincorporated towns and
find out how it's working for them.
Other
Business:
Possibility
of using Light of the Valley church site for meetings.
Ramie will be contacting the pastor before the next
meeting.
The
4-H Tack Sale will be held on 2/28 at Reno Livestock
Event Center. Contact Amy to consign anything for sale.
They need the use of an electric golf cart, and help
setting up on the 27th.
Recognition
of public attendees and public comment: Amy and
Linda Zimmerman, Casey Meaden, Shelly Doyle, Heide Howe,
Victoria and Clinton Neer, Andre Barajas, Rachel
Barajas, Jean Meneley, Sean Shea, Linda Colmer
Next
Meeting: March 17, 2021 @ 7:00 P.M.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to adjourn at
7:25 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER
KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
January 20, 2021
Approved
Minutes
Call
To Order: The meeting was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
President Ramie Pratt. The meeting took
place online using the Zoom Conferencing
software.
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board
members present: President, Ramie Pratt;
Treasurer, Jerry Beck, Russ Earle,
Corresponding Secretary, Vicky Shea;
Recording Secretary, Janet Pratt; Marci
Burke, Gina St. Ores, Robert Tangren,
Lenora Williams
Members
Absent: Oliver Ryan, Pamala Becker
Approval
of Minutes from December 16,
2020 Monthly Meeting:
Unanimously
approved as written.
Treasurer?s
Report:
A.
Beginning balance: $11,699.05. Total
income: $0. Expenses: $0. Ending
balance: $11,699.05.
B.
Legal Defense Fund: Current Balance:
Russ reported no change from last month,
$9,170.00.
Corresponding
Secretary Report:
Nothing
to report from corresponding secretary.
Membership
Report:
Last
month?s current membership was 127 paid
memberships. Oliver Ryan is absent so no
new report.
Old
Business:
A.
Silver Hills Development. Nothing new to
report.
B.
Info Sign: No quotes for replacement
yet. People have been seen around it,
taking measurements.
C.
Consensus regarding unincorporated town:
General feeling is that we should
investigate it further. Rob and
Marci are going to follow up on the pros
and cons.
New
Business:
A.
County Commission meeting report: No
vote on SB 11 yet. Must go to
legislature first. SB 11 is the $150.00
per vehicle special DMV fee being
proposed.
B.
Outdoor
lighting reminder: We are a dark skies
community. Outdoor lights should be on a
timer or motion detector. Some people
are having problems with neighbors who
leave bright lights on all night. Our
SKCO yearly membership renewal letter
goes out in March. We will include a
dark skies memo.
Some
complaint was also registered about
motorcycles, but Zoom connection is
cutting in and out and I cannot
understand what is being said. -
JP
Other
Business: Rob Pierce said that
Peter Lissner came to the NVCAB to
discuss building condos around the Cold
Springs Middle School. If he gets
approved at the County level, he wants
to start building immediately. There is
opposition, but the general feeling is
that he will get approved.
Russ
Mentioned that there are problems with
the mail delivery while the regular
carrier has been on vacation. Packages
are being left in the street. Russ spoke
with the new station manager and says
that she is the best person to contact
with problems.
Linda
Zimmerman asked about the construction
of storage units on Red Rock Road at
Moya. Russ said that they are on hold
right now because of the weather.
Casey
Meaden said we need to start nominating
people for the SKCO Board for next year.
Casey and Vicky will form a nominating
committee. Ballot goes out in March.
Amy
Zimmerman: Silver Knolls Spurs 4-H Club
will be having their 30th annual Tack
Sale at the Reno Livestock Event Center
on February 28.
Light
of the Valleys (local church) may be a
possible location for our meetings. They
can accommodate up to 44 people.
Recognition
of public attendees and public
comment: Amy and Linda
Zimmerman, Bette Schmidt, Linda Collmar,
Casey Meaden, Heidi Howe, Shelly Doyle,
Shawn Shea, Jan Bishop, Jack Eastwick
Next
Meeting: February 17, 2020 @
7:00 P.M.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed
to adjourn at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted, Janet Pratt.
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
December 16, 2020
Unapproved
Minutes
Call
To Order: The meeting was
called to order at 7:02 p.m. by
President Ramie Pratt. The meeting took
place online using the Zoom Conferencing
software.
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board members present: President, Ramie
Pratt; Treasurer, Jerry Beck; Russ
Earle, Pamala Becker, Membership Chair,
Oliver Ryan; Rob Pierce; Corresponding
secretary, Vicky Shea; Recording
secretary, Janet Pratt; Marcie Burke,
Gina St. Ores, Lenora Williams
Members Absent: Robert Tangren
Approval
of Minutes from November 21, 2020
Monthly Meeting:
Unanimously approved as written.
Treasurer?s
Report:
A. Beginning balance: $11699.05. Total
income: $0. Expenses: $0. Ending
balance: $11699.05.
B. Legal Defense Fund: Current Balance:
Russ reported no change from last month,
$9,170.00
Corresponding
Secretary Report:
Nothing to report from the Corresponding
Secretary.
Membership
Report:
Oliver Ryan reported current membership
is 127 paid memberships.
Old
Business:
A. Silver Hills Development. Nothing new
to report. It?s been one year since the
lawsuit was filed.
New
Business:
A. Info Sign ? The info sign is
deteriorating to the point of becoming
dangerous to deal with, especially in
the wind. It is also leaning. It is
likely 25 to 30 years old. The Silver
Knolls Volunteer Firehouse Support group
(SLVFD, Inc.) has pledged to pay for the
sign. The County will not allow a
lighted sign because we are a dark skies
area. It is down for repairs now, while
SLVFD, Inc. gets quotes on replacing the
sign.
B.
Jeanne Herman & Kenji Otto Regarding
Unincorporated Township: Jeanne was
unable to sign into the meeting. Kenji
Otto explained that there are about 43
unincorporated towns in Nevada.
Drawbacks are those people that get
elected in the Benefits are
self-governance, having a bigger say so
in what happens in the community in the
future, formation of an elected town
five-person advisory board that has the
authority to create ordinances and run a
budget and create services. He followed
up with tips on how to go about creating
the unincorporated town.
Other
Business: The containment ponds
at the new storage facility are
inadequate. Russ called the City of
Reno. They are looking into it.
Additionally, Aspen Earth Works has been
illegally dumping into the creek. Russ
has photos of the incident, from
November 20, 2020, that his is sending
to the State and the City of Reno.
Recognition
of public attendees and public
comment: Amy and Linda
Zimmerman, Bette Schmidt, Linda Collmar,
Casey Meaden
Next
Meeting: January 20, 2021 @
7:00 P.M.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed
to adjourn at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted, Janet Pratt.
SILVER
KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
November 18, 2020
Approved
Minutes
Call to
Order: The meeting was called to
order at 7:00 p.m. by President Ramie
Pratt. The meeting took place online using
the Zoom Conferencing software.
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board members present: President, Ramie
Pratt; Treasurer, Jerry Beck; Russ Earle,
Pamala Becker, Membership Chair, Oliver
Ryan; Rob Pierce; Corresponding secretary,
Vicky Shea; Recording secretary, Janet
Pratt; Marcie Burke, Gina St. Ores, Robert
Tangren, Lenora Williams
Members Absent: 0
Approval
of Minutes from October 21, 2020
Monthly Meeting:
Unanimously approved as written.
Treasurer?s
Report:
A. Beginning balance: $11699.05 Total
income: $ 0 Expenses: $ 0 Ending balance:
$11699.05.
B. Legal
Defense Fund: Current Balance:
Russ reported no change from last month,
$9,170.00
Corresponding
Secretary Report:
Nothing to report from corresponding
secretary.
Membership
Report:
Oliver Ryan reported current membership is
127 paid memberships.
Old
Business:
A. Silver Hills Development:
Nothing new to report. Ramie had questions
about equipment moving up and down Red
Rock Rd. Russ reports nothing new on the
site. Amy Zimmerman says ditches being
cleaned on Placerville.
New
Business:
A. Green Waste Days Report/Feedback:
Casey says they were taking name and
address this year. She was supposed to
estimate how many yards of material was
being brought in. There were six pages of
sign-ins by Monday. She estimates 220
loads.
B.
Updates on the CABs: Nothing to
report. Rob Pierce reported they are still
meeting via Zoom.
C. Water
your trees, drought, and fire
mitigation: Just do it. Junipers
were right up against the side of the
house involved in the fire on Larsen Ranch
Road yesterday. Defensible space is
important. And not having large vent
openings that allow embers into the eaves
and attic. Mike Ross asked about best roof
vents. Russ said to go with a fine,
quarter inch stainless steel mesh. He will
research and have information at the next
meeting regarding what the current fire
safety code recommendations are.
Other
Business: Discussion regarding
unincorporated township-Previously
scheduled meeting had to be postponed due
to COVID. Zoom meeting suggested. No
follow up date set.
Russ asked if anyone noticed containment
ponds at the mini storage construction
were full from the recent rain. He will
try to reach Engineering in Reno to have
them take a look at it.
Recognition
of public attendees and public comment:
Amy Zimmerman, Emily Young, Pat and Shelly
Doyle, John Boone, Mike and Alison Ross,
Linda Zimmerman, Casey Meaden
Next Meeting: December 16, 2020 @ 7:00
P.M.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to
adjourn at 7:21 p.m. Respectfully
submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER
KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
October 21, 2020
Unapproved
Minutes
Call To Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
President Ramie Pratt. The meeting took place online
using the Zoom Conferencing software.
Roll Call and
Verification of Quorum:
Board members present: President, Ramie Pratt;
Treasurer, Jerry Beck; Russ Earle, Pamala Becker,
Membership Chair, Oliver Ryan; Rob Pierce;
Corresponding Secretary, Vicky Shea; Recording
Secretary, Janet Pratt
Members Absent: Marcie Burke, Gina St. Ores, Robert
Tangren, Lenora Williams
Approval of Minutes
from September 16, 2020 Monthly Meeting:
Unanimously approved as written.
Treasurer?s Report:
A. Beginning balance: $11,841.05. Total income:
$48.00. Expenses: $190.00 . Ending balance:
$11,699.05
B. Legal Defense Fund: Current Balance: Russ
reported no change from last month, $9,170.00
Corresponding
Secretary Report:
Nothing to report from corresponding secretary.
Email sent to Casey at the website address
requesting Russ be removed from the board due to an
alleged confrontation over a pit bull. Ramie
responded to complainant that it was a dispute
between neighbors and had nothing to do with the
board and needed to be handled as such.
Membership Report:
Oliver Ryan reported current membership is 127 paid
memberships.
Old Business:
A. Silver Hills Development: Nothing new to report.
B. City of Reno Rezoning by Airport: Public comment
has been completed. It comes up before a vote in the
City Council in December.
New Business:
A. Green Waste Days Nov 15th and 16th at our fire
station: : TMFPD Green Waste days will be 9-5 both
days. List of what will be accepted was sent out to
members of SKCO. Grass clippings, stumps and root
balls are not accepted.
B. Updates on the CABs: The County Commission is
trying streamline the CABs into a focus group. This
minimizes, if not removes, the voice of the
citizens.
C. Water your trees, drought, and fire mitigation:
Its still very dry, so everyone should continue to
water their trees and vegetation and keep up
defensible space around their homes. Russ suggested
obtaining elevated sprinklers to contribute to fire
defense.
D. Voting
1. Early voting at the North Valleys Library,
Downtown Reno Library, Registrar of Voters office,
Reno Town Mall, Reno Convention Center
2 . Ballot Drop off: At any
Raley?s, the Sak n Save on Silverada Blvd., any Save
Mart, and the Sun Valley Pool.
3. Mail
in/absentee voting
Recognition of
public attendees and public comment: Linda
Zimmerman, Pat and Shelly Doyle, Betty Schmidt.
Other Business:
October 31 @ 2:00 pm meeting at Silver Knolls Park
with County Commissioner Jeanne Herman to discuss
the CABs, and becoming an unincorporated town. Bring
mask and chair.
.
Next Meeting:
November 18, 2020 @ 7:00 P.M.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to adjourn
at 7:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
September 16, 2020
Unapproved
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: The
meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President
Ramie Pratt. Due to the very smokey, unhealthy air the
meeting took place online using the Zoom Conferencing
software.
Roll Call and
Verification of Quorum:
Board members present: President, Ramie Pratt; Treasurer,
Jerry Beck; Russ Earle, Pamala Becker, Gina St. Ores,
Membership Chair, Oliver Ryan; Lenora Williams. Members
Absent: Marci Burke, Rob Pierce, Vicky Shea, Bob Tangren,
Janet Pratt.
Approval of Minutes from
August 19, 2020 Monthly Meeting:
Unanimously approved as written.
Treasurer?s Report:
A. Beginning balance: $11,768.05. Total income: $73.00
Expenses: none. Ending balance: $11,841.05.
B. Legal Defense Fund: Current Balance: Russ reported no
change from last month, $9,170.00
Corresponding Secretary
Report:
In Vicky Shea?s absence, Casey Meaden reported one email
from Silver Knolls resident Mr. Lee who lives on Cimarron
Drive. Mr. Lee wrote a letter to LifeStyle Home requesting
that they create a 100 foot wide fire break around the
edge of their Silver Hills property to reduce the
potential spread of wildfire to the existing homes in
Silver Knolls. Casey replied to his email agreeing and
thanking him for sharing.
Russ Earle stated that a 30 foot firebreak is required per
the fire code, but it has never been done, even tho
several residents have requested it. It was suggested that
we possibly contact the media to investigate the lack of
compliance.
Membership Report:
Oliver Ryan reported current membership is 125 paid
memberships.
Old Business:
A.Silver Hills Development: Nothing to report. Our
attorney is still waiting for court date to be set.
B. Yard Sale is canceled. President Ramie Pratt who works
in the insurance field reported that it?s felt that
there?s too much liability for SKCO to be promoting the
community yard sale, or be involved. Some residents have
indicated they will do yard sales independently,
co-ordinating on social media.
New Business:
A. City of Reno is working to streamline their mixed use
zoning at the Reno-Stead airport, Russ Earle reported
attending an online meeting 9/14. It doesn?t look like it
will affect us negatively. Next step is Planning
Commission, then another City Council public hearing
December 9th. Russ did point out that the FAA has the
ultimate authority to approve or deny changes at an
airport.
B. CABs. Ramie emailed our County Commissioner Jeanne
Herman about any proposed CAB changes but has not gotten a
response yet. He invited her to our next SKCO meeting to
speak on the subject.
At this point Zoom dropped the connection for Casey and
Pam. Eventually they reconnected.
Recognition of public
attendees and public comment:
Attendees: Doug & Diane Rhoades, Bette Schmidt, Casey
Meaden, & Linda Collmar.
Other Business:
Russ Earle reported repeatedly contacting the Sheriff
regarding target shooting out at the gravel pit, which is
illegal and poses a wildfire danger. The Sheriff has
responded when they have the manpower.
Next Meeting:
October 21, 2020 @ 7:00 P.M. via Zoom
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to adjourn at 7:50
p.m. (approx)
Respectfully submitted, Casey Meaden
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
August 19, 2020
Approved
Minutes
CALL
TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at
7:00 p.m. by President Ramie Pratt. Due to the very
smokey, unhealthy air the meeting took place online using
the Zoom Conferencing software.
Roll Call and
Verification of Quorum:
Board members
present: Jerry Beck, Russ Earle, Rob
Pierce, Vicky Shea, Gina St. Ores, Janet Pratt,
Ramie Pratt, Oliver Ryan, Bob Tangren. Members
Absent: Lenora Williams, Marci Burke,
Pamala Becker
Approval of
Minutes from July 15, 2020 Monthly
Meeting. Unanimously approved as written.
Treasurer?s
Report: Beginning balance: $12,707.15.
Total income: $72.00 Expenses: $1,011.10. Ending
balance: $11,768.05.
Legal Defense
Fund: Current Balance: $9170.00
Expenses: $2370 from $5,000 retainer for
attorney to respond to LifeStyle Homes appeal.
Corresponding
Secretary Report: Nothing to report.
Membership
Report: Current membership is 128 paid
memberships.
Old Business:
1.Silver Hills Development: No new developments.
Attorney is still waiting for court date to be
set.
2. Yard Sale to be rescheduled for September.
Scheduled for the 26th and 27th of September.
Posted on social media and Casey has the basket
on her porch. Needs volunteers to hand out maps.
Casey is unsure if Zimmermans will be unable to
do the BBQ. Russ mentioned that having the BBQ
is probably not a good idea. It was agreed that
we put guidance on the bottom of the yard sale
application stating that we expect that everyone
to follow the state mandated guidelines.
New Business:
1. Fire Mitigation: Ramie suggested that
everyone make sure they have defensible space
around their homes.
Recognition of
public attendees and public comment:
Attendees: Brad Streeter, Jamie Streeter, John
Boone, Casey Meaden, Linda Collmar.
Other
Business: Green Waste Day has not been
rescheduled.
Waste management did not pick up extra waste
bags in May. Did not notify anyone they would be
picked up in June. Russ suggested everyone write
a letter of complaint to the County Commission
because Waste Management is in violation of
their contract.
County is trying to change the way the CABs
are organized. Casey will forward info to board.
Reverse 911 is available for sign up on the
County website, under the name Code Red.
Next Meeting:
September 16, 2020 @ 7:00 P.M.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to
adjourn at 7:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
July 15, 2020
Approved
Minutes
CALL
TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at
7:00 p.m. by President Ramie Pratt. The meeting took place
online using the Zoom Conferencing software.
Roll Call and
Verification of Quorum:
Board members
present: Ramie Pratt, President; Jerry
Beck, Treasurer; Janet Pratt, Recording
Secretary; Vicky Shea, Corresponding Secretary;
Oliver Ryan, Membership Chairmen; Pamala Becker,
Marci Burke, Russ Earle, Rob Pierce, Gina St.
Ores, Bob Tangren.
Board Members Absent: Lenora Williams
Approval of
Minutes from June 17, 2020 Monthly Meeting:
Unanimously approved as written.
Treasurer?s
Report: Beginning balance: $12,714.15.
Total income: $168.00. Expenses: $175.00. Ending
balance: $12,707.15.
Legal Defense
Fund: Current Balance: $9,170.00.
Expenses: $2,370 from $5,000 retainer for
attorney to respond to Lifestyle Homes appeal.
Corresponding
Secretary Report: Nothing to report.
Casey added that SKCO received an email from an
unidentified party asking about building a
wooden staircase on an existing home. Casey
wrote back and said she did not understand what
they needed, and they never responded.
Membership
Report: Current membership is 124 paid
memberships.
Old Business:
1. Silver Hills
Development: No new developments. Russ
did ask lawyers assistants if they can proceed
forward with the court case in progress. They
said more than likely, yes.
2. Yard Sale
to be rescheduled for September.
Tentatively set for the 26th and 27th of
September. The 4-H club likely will not be able
to do the BBQ. Casey will start collecting yard
sale participants approximately the first week
in August. Guidelines will be set for
participation, requiring masks, hand sanitizer,
and social distancing.
New Business:
1. Insurance Policies: We currently have the
general liability policy but are awaiting the
Director?s and Officer?s policy.
2.
Continuation of Zoom Meetings: We are
unable to use the Community Room at the fire
department building due to the pandemic. Casey
suggested the Silver Knolls park.
Recognition of
public attendees and public comment:
Attendees: Casey Meaden, Lisa Slook, Jan Bishop
Other
Business: There have been problems at
the park recently, including kids on
motorcycles, drinking, gunfire, and a mutilated
cat. Russ spoke with the patrol sergeant about
the incidents. They are short manned at the
Sheriff?s department, and cannot cite anyone for
target shooting, unless the deputy actually sees
the person fire the shot.
Marci asked if anyone else had a visit from a
creepy door to door manure salesman. Russ said
she could have his for free. There have been
several incidents of people going door to door
for various reasons.
Next Meeting:
August 19, 2020 @ 7:00 P.M.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to
adjourn at 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
Monthly Board Meeting
June 17, 2020
Approved
Minutes
CALL
TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at
7:01 p.m. by President Ramie Pratt. The meeting took place
online using the Zoom Conferencing software.
Roll Call and
Verification of Quorum:
Board members present: Jerry Beck, Pamala
Becker, Marci Burke, Russ Earle, Rob Pierce,
Alison Ross, Vicky Shea, Gina St. Ores, Janet
Pratt, Oliver Ryan, Bob Tangren, Lenora
Williams. Members Absent: 0
Approval of
Minutes from May 27, 2020 Monthly
Meeting. Unanimously approved as written.
Treasurer?s
Report: Beginning balance: $12,720.14.
Total income: $459.00. Expenses: $0. Ending
balance: $13,179.14.
Jerry will be reimbursing Russ $250.00 for the
State Business License and $14.00 for Zoom
membership. We also received a bill from TMCC
for $200.00, for rental of the room used in the
Fire Safety Class. He will send bill to Jerry
for payment.
Legal Defense Fund: Current Balance: $9170.00
Expenses: $2370 from $5,000 retainer for
attorney to respond to Lifestyle Homes appeal.
Corresponding
Secretary Report: Several people have
asked about Green Waste Day at the fire station.
Nothing has been scheduled due to COVID. People
have also requested CC&Rs. We don?t actually
conform to CC&R?s . We are supposed to
conform to county codes.
Membership
Report: Current membership is 111 paid
memberships
Old Business
1. Silver
Hills Development: No new developments.
2. Yard Sale:
to be rescheduled in the fall: Tentatively
scheduled for the 26th and 27th of September
New Business:
1. Status of
fire station availability for meetings:
The fire station will not be open for meetings
for the foreseeable future, so we will continue
with Zoom meetings for now.
Recognition of
public attendees and public comment:
Casey Meaden said she sent out an updated board
member list.
Attendees: Casey Meaden, Jan Bishop, & The
Streeters.
Other
Business:
There appear to be new, bright LED lights over
the hangers. Russ spoke with Mike Scott at the
airport but he doesn?t know what they are. Russ
will investigate source of the lighting.
Next Meeting:
July 15, 2020 @ 7:00 P.M.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to
adjourn at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
Annual Membership Meeting
May 27, 2020
Approved
Minutes
CALL
TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at
7:02 pm by President Russ Earle. The meeting took place
online using the Zoom conferencing software.
Roll Call and
Verification of Quorum:
Board members present: Jerry Beck, Pamala Becker, Russ
Earle, Liz Howe, Vicky Shea, Gina St. Ores, Janet Pratt,
Oliver Ryan, Bob Tangren, Lenora Williams
Members Absent: Rob Pierce, Alison Ross
Approval of Minutes
from February 18, 2020 Monthly Meeting. Unanimously
approved as written.
Treasurer?s Report:
Beginning balance: $13,526.75. Total income:
$3,126.00. Expenses: $3,977.71. Ending
balance: $12,657.04.
Legal Defense Fund: Current Balance: $9,170.00
Expenses: $2,370 from $5,000 retainer for attorney to
respond to Lifestyle Homes appeal.
Proposed Budget
for 2020/2021 Unanimously passed.
Corresponding Secretary
Report: Nothing to report
Membership Report:
Current membership is 105 paid memberships
Old Business:
1. Silver Hills Development: Case appealed by Lifestyle
homes. Attorney wrote rebuttal and submitted it to
the court.
2. Yard Sale to be rescheduled to the fall due to the
pandemic's social distancing concerns. Will revisit
plans this summer. Casey will confer with the 4-H Group
about Yard Sale dates & their providing BBQ at the
firehouse.
New Business:
Election Results: Russ Earle expressed a desire to step
down to become member at large and appointed Ramie Pratt
President. Casey Meaden to retain IT Position, not
as a voting member. Janet Pratt to retain Secretary
position. Bob Tangren retains Vice President position.
Jerry Beck retains Treasurer position. Oliver Ryan retains
Membership Chair position, and Vicky Vaughn Shea was
appointed as Corresponding Secretary. Marci Burke,
Pamela Becker, Lenora Williams, Gina St. Ores, are general
members. Liz Howe retired from board.
Recognition of public
attendees and public comment:
Attendees: Linda Zimmerman, Amy Zimmerman, Heidi
Howe, Ramie Pratt, Marci Burke, Casey Meaden and Sean
Shea.
Other Business:
Changes to signers on both checking accounts. Remove
Liz Howe, add Pam Becker and Ramie Pratt, retain Russ
Earle.
Next Meeting: June
17, 2020 @ 7:00 P.M.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to adjourn at 7:28
p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
February 19, 2020
Approved
Minutes
CALL
TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at
7:00 pm by President Russ Earle.
ROLL CALL AND VERIFICATION OF QUORUM: In
attendance: Jerry Beck, Pamala Becker, Liz Howe,
Oliver Ryan, Alison Ross, Gina St. Ores,
Vicky Shea, Robert Tangren, Rob Pierce, and Lenora
Williams. Casey Meaden was also present.
Absent: Janet Pratt
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES: The January 15, 2020 minutes
were approved with no corrections. Jerry Beck moved,
Gina St. Ore seconded; Passed Unanimously. Russ
apologized for not having notes to get to Janet to
help her fill in last month's minutes.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Treasurer Jerry
Beck reported the February beginning balance was
$11,638.94. Total income for month - none.
Expenses: $1,000 was transferred to the Legal
Defense Fund. Ending balance $10,638.94.
Russ Reported that our Legal Defense Fund added
$100 during the month, bringing the current total to
$12,620. Russ talked to our lawyer who stated that
so far she had not spent much of our fund.
CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY'S REPORT: Liz Howe said
there was nothing to report.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Paid
memberships - 145
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Silver Hills Development Update (follows)
B. TMRPA Governing Board meeting Feb 13 review - The
developer appealed to the Truckee
Meadows Regional Governing Board to
get the zoning amendment passed. Russ
stated he spoke to 3 of the Sparks City Council
members, 1 Reno Council Member, and Jenny Brekus
over the phone, and also Vaughn Hartung. The vote
was 8 to 2. The appeal passed. Silver Hills will
move forward. The meeting was 2 in the afternoon so
not many residents attended. Trevor Lloyd of Washoe
Planning Was asked, Can they [LifeStyle Homes] get a
single building permit until all the infrastructure
was in place? Mr. Lloyd replied, Absolutely not. The
roads would have to be widened, sewer treatment
would have to be worked out, and water to the
development would have to be in place. Russ is
skeptical.
C. Lawsuit - Russ spoke to our lawyer who stated
that case law shows, this is not a frivolous
lawsuit. Statistically, winning a lawsuit like this
against the County is very difficult. We have case
law is on our side. Plaintiff is SKCO and the
homeowners wishing to be named in lawsuit.
(There are only 36 residents we hope might come
forward who received the postcards from the County
notifying them of the Silver Hills development.)
Defendant is the County. Lissner is a 'Party of
interest.' Another attendee questioned the source of
the water Silver Hills will be using. Russ replied,
Vidler Pipeline from extreme east Honey Lake, the
Fish Springs ranch area.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Initiation of monthly 'Positive neighborhood'
topic. After all the negative times, Vicky and her
husband hope we can do something like a community
hike, or potluck, or help out a neighbor clean up
their yard, or such.
B. Annual Membership renewals - Casey Meaden, Vicky
Shea and Mindy Barrett volunteered to be the
nominating committee. A quick poll of the Board
noted that Russ Earle, Jerry Beck and Vicky Shea
would like to step down next year.
C. Drilling and pumping of groundwater from Heinz
Ranch. 4(?) large wells (15 to 18" casings) have
been drilled on the Heinz/Stonegate land. Talking
about extracting 1000 acre feet of water. The state
water engineer stated Heinz ranch has priority on
water allocation due to it being 'older.' (Older
allocations take precedence over new claims.) Now,
Water Engineer is talking a moratorium. Russ feels
this will be challenged. Something to watch.
RECOGNITION OF
PUBLIC ATTENDEES AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
John Howe, Mindy Barrett, Jean Meneley, Mike Ross,
Robert & Bette Schmidt, Bonnie Klud,
Gorgia Gordon, Teddy Winston, Linda &
Martin Callmar, Doug Rhoades, Alan Ice,
Lorna James, Tanya Ice,
OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Russ stated that the Washoe Public Lands
Bill would meet twice for information and public
input... the next meeting will be 2/20, 4 - 7 pm at
the Reno Convention Center. This would allow some
BLM land around Reno and Sparks, to be sold to
developers. Can submit written comments if can't
make meetings.
B. Neighborhood Watch: Haven't heard of any further
break-ins or problems. just that one night.
...harden your homes, put up motion sensor
lights
NEXT MEETING: March
18, 2020 at 7:00 pm
ADJOURNMENT: It
was moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to
adjourn. 7:34 pm
Respectfully submitted, Casey Meaden
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
January 15, 2020
Approved Minutes
Call
to Order: Meeting was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Russ Earle
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board members present: Jerry
Beck, Pamala Becker, Russ Earle, Liz Howe, Casey
Meaden, Vicki Shea, Gina St. Ores, Rob Pierce,
Janet Pratt, Oliver Ryan, Bob Tangren. Members
Absent: Alison Ross, Lenora Williams
Approval of
Minutes from December 18, 2019 Meeting.
Unanimously approved as written.
Treasurer?s
Report: Beginning balance: $11,633.08.
Total income: $24.00, Expenses: $18.14. Ending
balance: $11,638.94.
Legal Defense
Fund Report: $12,520 in donations.
Retainer for $5,000. Balance $7,520. No bill
received from attorney for filing of writ.
Corresponding
Secretary Report: Nothing to report
Membership
Report: Current membership is 116 paid
memberships
Old Business
1. Silver Hills Development: Russ Earle gave an
update.
2. TMRPA Hearing: On January 14 the Commissioners
voted 4-1 to appeal the December 11 TMRPA
decision. The Zoning & Master Plan change
proposal will go back to the TMRPA for
reconsideration Jan. 23, 2020.
New Business:
A. NVCAB Overview of proposed
removal of Reno Stead Joint Corridor: The County
is considering a proposal to get rid of the Stead
Joint Corridor, by moving several parcels of land
from the Reno- Stead Joint Corridor plan to Washoe
County regulatory zoning categories, giving Washoe
County sole jurisdiction.
B. Washoe County Commissioners to Silver Hills
C. Open Burning: First week of the month. Get
permit online.
Recognition
of public attendees and public comment:
Attendees: Clint
Appelt, Linda Collmar, Misty Collins, Jean
Meneley, Peter St. Ores, Marcia Rambaud, Bonnie
Klud, Theodora Georgia Gordon, and Mindy Barrett.
Other Business:
Crime in the neighborhood,
several break-ins. Not everyone filed a police
report.
Next Monthly
Board Meeting ? February 19, 2020 at 7:00
p.m.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to adjourn
at 7:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Janet
Pratt
SILVER
KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
December 18, 2019
Approved
Minutes
Call
to Order: Meeting was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Russ Earle
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board members present:
Jerry Beck, Pamala Becker, Russ Earle, Casey
Meaden, Gina St. Ores, Rob Pierce, Janet Pratt,
Alison Ross, Oliver Ryan, Bob Tangren and Lenora
Williams
Members Absent: Vicki
Shea, Liz Howe
Approval
of Minutes from November 6, 2019 Monthly
Meeting. Unanimously
approved as written.
Treasurer?s
Report: Beginning
balance: $12,692.35, Total income: $24.00,
Expenses: $1,059.28, Ending balance: $1,1657.08.
Legal
Defense Fund Report: $12,520
in donations. Retainer paid for $5,000. Balance
$7,520.00.
Corresponding
Secretary Report: Nothing
to report
Membership
Report: Current
membership is 116 paid memberships for 2019
Old
Business:
1.
Silver Hills Development Update ? TMRPA Hearing: Hearing
was to decide whether or not to allow a change to
the master plan. It required 6 people in favor to
make the change. It was denied5 to 4. The motion
to create the Silver Hills Management area was not
heard due to the ruling on the master plan. If the
developer appeals it, it will go back before the
same commission again. If itis denied a second
time, the developer has 30 days to appeal the
second denial and then it would go before the
Board of Regents. The soonest it would get to the
Board of Regents would be sometime in February.
2.
Status of filing of Writ of Mandamas: Kerry
Doyle filed the Writ in Washoe County Court on
December 11, 2019. It currently has only the
Silver Knolls Community Organization as the
petitioner. She will amend that with the
homeowners that signed up earlier, but she wants
to meet with them first.
1.
Stonegate: City
of Reno has gone ahead and moved Stonegate
forward one more step. They are still trying to
do it as Super Pads.
2.
Bright lights on back of Air National Guard
Hangars: Russ
spoke to the operations officer regarding the
lights. According to the operations officer,
they cannot do anything about them until they
get complaints. Several people have made a
complaint, so the operations officer is looking
into making some kind of modification so the
lights don?t shine back into Silver Knolls.
3.
Ditch Maintenance: The
county is doing ditch maintenance in the area.
If anyone has a culvert or ditch that is not
functioning as it should, they should call the
roads department and put in a request and the
county crew will come out.
Recognition
of public attendees and public comment:
It
was suggested that we might get a speaker to
come out and have a look at the ditches between
properties and let homeowners know what they
need to do to maintain them.
One
attendee expressed concern that if the
development goes in, current residents may be
forced to cap their wells and hook up to public
water, at their own expense.
Other
Business: Russ
emailed our attorney regarding a possible tack
we can take regarding the fire danger to the
area, should the Silver Hills development move
forward. Chief Pimlott stated that we are
replicating Coffey Park and Paradise in Wildland
interface and he thought it was highly
ill-advised. Russ asked the attorney if the City
of Sparks and City of Reno representatives vote
yes on the Silver Hills project, if it would
open up those two entities to legal litigation
for a class action lawsuit if we had a fire that
resulted in loss of buildings and loss of life,
since they pushed the project through. If the
attorney advises that this could be a
possibility, Russ will draft a letter to both
the mayors of Sparks and Reno, advising them
that they are opening their municipalities up to
potential, future litigation. It could possibly
encourage them to advise their council members
to vote no in the upcoming hearing, giving us
the 6 votes that we need.
Russ
also reiterated that it is very important that
we get more attendance at the commission
meetings. They are very sparsely attended and
its important that we present a solid front.
Next
Meeting: Monthly
Board Meeting ? January 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Adjournment:
Moved,
seconded, and unanimously passed to adjourn at
7:30 p.m.
Attendees:Larry
Stamps, Jean Meneley, Mike Ross, T. Georgia
Gorden, Kim Jardine Reiley and Marcial Reiley,
Mindy Barrett, Dona McManus, Doug and Dianne
Rhodes, Allan Zane, Lorna James, Nicole
Mertz, Fay Allen and Jeff Allen, Jan Bishop,
John Boone, Peter St. Ores, and Jeff Russell.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Pratt
SILVER
KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
November 20, 2019
Approved
Minutes
Call
to Order: Meeting was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Russ Earle
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board members present:
Jerry Beck, Pamala Becker, Russ Earle, Liz Howe,
Casey Meaden, Gina St. Ores, Rob Pierce, Janet
Pratt, Alison Ross, Oliver Ryan, Bob Tangren and
Lenora Williams Members
Absent: Vicki
Shea
Approval
of Minutes from October 16, 2019 Monthly
Meeting. Unanimously
approved as written
Treasurer?s
Report: Beginning
balance: $12,692.35, Total income: $24.00,
Expenses: $56.40, Ending balance: $12,659.95.
Russ
paid out 656.60 in travel and speaking fees, to
the retired Cal Fire Chief, and 15.00 for his
breakfast. He also paid 67.12 in printing costs,
157.08 for mass mailer, and 107.07 in office
supplies, for a total of 1002.87.
Corresponding
Secretary Report: Nothing
to report
Membership
Report: Current
membership is 117 paid memberships for 2019
Old
Business:
1.
County Commissioners voted to overturn the
Planning Commission and Planning Department?s
denial on the Silver Hills Development. The
Silver Hills Development plan did not meet the
findings, required by the Planning Commission
and Planning department, in order to be
approved. The findings were never mentioned in
the County Commissioners meeting until they were
making a motion to overturn the denial. They
read a prewritten statement that said they found
that it did meet the findings, but never
justified their position.
New
Business:
-
Filing
a Writ of Mandamas: Our
next step is to file Writ of Mandamas, is
not a judicial review, but will eventually
go to the courts. Since the SKCO will be
one of the plaintiffs, it has to be filed
by an attorney. Anyone who has property
contiguous to the proposed Silver Hills
Development, who will be in 750 feet of
it, should be listed as plaintiffs in the
case too.
-
Hiring
Kerry Doyle to file Writ: Kerry
Doyle has offered to represent SKCO at a
discounted rate of $200.00 an hour. It
will take 5 hours to file the Writ of
Mandamas. She will charge $1000.00 to do
it. We also need to have $5,000 set aside
in order for her to represent us. If at
any point, Kerry feels this is a lost
cause, she will let us know. Any money
taken in that remains at that point, will
be redistributed to the donors. A motion
was made to take $1000.00 out of the SKCO
treasury to pay for that. Motion was
seconded and carried unanimously.
-
Pledge
form for attorney fees: Anyone
who wants to pledge money toward SKCO
legal fees can get a pledge form from
Casey Meaden. Russ will open a separate
bank account for the legal fund, which
will be very transparent and anyone will
be able to look at the books. Russ will
also obtain a credit card reader.
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Next
Steps Pertaining to Silver Hills: In
December, the Regional Planning Commission
will hear Silver Hills at their meeting.
If they deny it, then Lissner will appeal
that denial, again and it will go to the
Governing Board. If they approve it, then
we still have the Writ of Mandamas that
will lock up Silver Hills in a court
battle.
Recognition
of public attendees and public comment:
Public Comment :
Questions raised about Silver Knolls being
annexed into the City of Reno. Russ explained
that Lissner annexed this particular property
into the City of Reno once already, then put it
back into the county, so he cannot do it again.`
Question:
What other properties has Lissner been buying
around Silver Knolls? Russ stated that as far as
he knows, Lissner owns a portion of the pit
across from the lake. He is 1/3 owner in Evans
Ranch. He owns property north of American Flat,
and the 780 acres in Silver Knolls.
Question:
Do we know how long it will be before RTC starts
working on making Red Rock Road a four lane?
Russ: Not at this point. They don?t have a
specific plan.
Question:
Is there any way to hold the County
Commissioners liable for any damages down the
road. Russ: Not the Commissioners personally.
You would have to go after the county, because
they are representatives of the county.
Statement:
Unidentified Woman stated she would be willing
to send a letter to County Commissioners during
the next election cycle stating that she was
going to go campaign for their opponent, door to
door, because they do not listen to what we say.
Called for other volunteers to join her.
Statement:
A proposal was made that we take any money left
over from the legal fund to support opposition
candidates in the County Commissioner election.
Russ: Money left over will be refunded to the
people who contributed and how they decide to
use it is up to them. If that?s what they want
to do with it, that would be a good use, but he
doesn?t think the SKCO should get involved as a
political organization.
Comment:
Unidentified male stated that he had experience
with building and development in Susanville,
where he was forced to buy into the sewer system
after a developer built in their area. He
believes that if they put Silver Hills in, that
we will all have to hook up to their sewer
system because they won?t want us to have septic
tanks. Russ responded that if a septic or leach
field failed, that they could possibly make you
hook up to their sewer system, but that they
likely wouldn?t require us to hook up initially
because they want as little going into the Stead
treatment facility as possible right now,
because they are already almost at maximum
capacity.
Question:
Mattias_______asked if he could be helpful, as a
younger voice and someone who has seen this
happen firsthand in California, with getting
younger people involved. Someone suggested he
use social media. Russ requested that he come up
and talk with him after the meeting.
Comment:
Unidentified male asked Russ to explain the
Smart Build survey. Russ: It?s the same as the
previous survey, but Richard Klein added one
question, so now it is possible to go back and
take it a second time. It has expanded the focus
from Silver Hills/Silver Knolls, to the voters
of the county. It's part of the countywide
alliance to stop unrestrained building.
Comment:
Unidentified woman stated that at the
Commissioners meeting she noted that Lissner had
a lot of young people with him, talking about
how they need affordable housing and how this is
a good project. She noted that our demographic
skews older and that we need to draw as many
younger people in, to help us, as possible.
Comments:
Multiple people commented on the crime in
Lissner?s Cold Springs development. Twenty- five
registered sex offenders, and the public crime
reports dealing with out of control teenagers,
and the neighborhood watch were referenced.
Question:
Is Stonegate part of our conversation in
pursuing the lawsuit? Answer: No, that?s City of
Reno. Their first tentative map will be
submitted 11/7/19 to make the next step toward
building 670 homes. The superpad plan was found
to be illegal per NRS. They have to come up with
plans for each phase.
Statement:
Unidentified Woman stated that we need to keep
track of where the second point of entry into
Silver Hills is planned.
Next
Meeting: Monthly
Board Meeting ? 12/18 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment:
Moved,
seconded, and unanimously passed to adjourn at
8:00 p.m.
Attendees:
Diane
Walizer, Tammy Ferris, Bruce Ferris, Blake
Ferris, Clifford Corey, Alice Hescox, Mike Ross,
George McHenry, Dean Dorsey, Kayce Dorsey,
William J. Conner, Lori A. Conner, Dona McManus,
Kim Jardine Reiley Mindy Barrett, Tim and Norma
Newell, Mike and Sue Miller, Duke and Tina
Renslow, BJ & Desiree Marietta, Tom and
Nancy Orzech, Pat & Jeannie McBride, Ray
Lake, Mareia Rambaud, John Boone, Danny Cleous
Hector Campos Jr. Nancy Lightfoot Gail Mattingly
Douglas J. Brimhall, Lorna James, Lily Gabriel,
Jan Bishop, Liz & John Howe Cameron Lewis,
Lori & Mark Hanson, Alan & Tanya Ice,
Don Kluznik, Ramie Pratt, Amanda Cranston, Jeff
Russell, Kres & Diane Bishop, Scott Cimadon,
Peter St. Ores, Lara Jennson, J. Allen, Anson
Johnson, Russell Umbraco, Allan Zane, Pat &
Shelly Doyle, Karen Selbael, Gary Herron, Linda
Smith, Shawna Baker, Denise Ross, Shirley
Paxton-Young, Doug Rhoades, Nancy Horvath, John
Howe,
Allan Bohl,
Eric & Tammy Bender, Jean Meneley, Teresa
Aquila, Linda Collnar, Douglas Wolfe, Claude
Horner, Tony Coursey, Lou Christensen, Jane
Wardlaw, Steve Mulligan, Mike & Wynn Lucke,
Eric Johnson, Bob Pugh, Linda Zimmerman, Dustin
Johnson, Linda Vogedes, Lisa Slook, Larry
Stamps, Paul Richied, Steve Sherman, Kay Herron,
Angela Hurt, Brian Amme, Eric Mansfield, Bette
Stewart-Schmidt, Dianne Rhoades,
Robert Schmidt, and Dave Popken
Respectfully
submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER
KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
October 16, 2019
Approved
Minutes
Call
to Order: Meeting was called to order at
7:00 p.m. by Russ Earle
Roll Call and
Verification of Quorum:
Board members present: Jerry Beck, Pamala Becker,
Russ Earle, Liz Howe, Casey Meaden, Gina St. Ores,
Rob Pierce, Janet Pratt, Alison Ross, Oliver Ryan,
Vicky Shea, Bob Tangren and Lenora Williams.
Members Absent: 0
Approval of
Minutes from September 18, 2019 Monthly
Meeting.
Treasurer?s
Report: Beginning balance: $12,868.35.
Total income: 0 Expenses: $176.00. Ending balance:
$12,692.35.
Corresponding
Secretary Report: Nothing to report
Membership Report: Current membership is
116 paid memberships for 2019
Old Business:
a. Silver Hills Development Update: TMCC
presentation tomorrow night regarding smart
growth.It costs less to build and maintain
infrastructure where it already exists than to
pull it out to outside areas. Twenty-five page
report available via email from Russ.
b. Info flyer sent out
to Silver Knolls residents
c. County Commissioners
meeting on October 22 @ 3:00 PM, with vote on
Silver Hills appeal: They denied the move to have
it at 7:00 at night.
d. Info meeting at TMCC on October 17 @ 7:00 PM.
Sierra Building, room 108
New Business:
a. Appeal tactics if the Commissioners approve
Silver Hills: We will have 10 days to file a Writ
of Mandamas. Russ will file that, but we will
require an attorney after that. Russ suggested
asking every family to kick in $100.00. We will be
very transparent about the money, and publish the
accounting online.
Recognition of public attendees and public
comment:
Public Comment :
Mike Ross: Update on what he has found out about
California water law and export of water from
Honey Lake Basin. Its not on the watchlist at this
point because there is not a lot of water coming
out of there yet. It will become an issue when we
are in drought conditions and we start pulling
water over to this side of the state line, out of
that aquifer. When it impacts the ranchers and
they shut off our access, then it will become an
issue.
Tom Taber: Suggested that we might try for a
pushback on the October 22 meeting. Suggested a
study, similar to what we have. Believes that we
will have a 4:1 vote with the County
Commissioners. Suggests that we petition for a
reversal of the decision. Suggested that Russ try
to get on the radio to get the information out.
Lily Gabriel: We want to reach the voters to put
pressure on the council members to do growth in a
better way. They are trying to inform voters from
all over the county in a very short amount of
time. Also says the survey is very important. We
need 2000 people to do the survey.
Attendees:
Tom and Joyce Riffel, Lou and Mary Anne
Christensen, Robert and Bettie Schmidt, Lily,
Louis and Rich Gabriel, Kelly and Jeff Culver, Tom
Taber, Georgia Gordon, Shawna Baker, Bonnie Klud,
Rich Langelius, Russel Umbraco, Steven P. Keller,
Mike Ross, Lisa and Larry Stamps, Doug and Dianne
Rhoades
Next Meeting:
Monthly Board Meeting - November 20, 2019 at 7:00
p.m.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to adjourn
at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted: Janet Pratt
SILVER
KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
September 18, 2019
Approved
Minutes
Call
to Order: Meeting was called to
order at 7:00 p.m. by Russ Earle
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board members present: Jerry Beck,
Pamala Becker, Russ Earle, Liz
Howe, Gina St. Ores, Janet Pratt,
Alison Ross, Oliver Ryan, Vicky
Shea, Bob Tangren and Lenora
Williams. Members Absent: Rob
Pierce
Approval
of Minutes from August
21, 2019 Monthly Meeting. Approved
with no corrections
Treasurer?s
Report: Beginning
balance: $13878.44 ,Total income:
$48.00, Expenses: $1011.00, Ending
balance: $12915.44
Corresponding
Secretary Report: Nothing
to report
Membership
Report: Current
membership is 115 paid memberships
for 2019
Old
Business:
A. Silver
Hills Development Update:
October 22 County Commissioners
will hear appeal by Lifestyle
Homes.
B. SKCO
Welcome Pamphlet: Still
on back burner
New
Business:
A. Appeal
tactics going forward
with Silver Hills with Richard
Klein: Thanks to the Gabriel
family, Richard Klein has been
preparing vast amounts of
information regarding Silver Hills
to counter the appeal of Lifestyle
Homes to the County Commissioners.
He has created a 25 page analysis
of options for gaining the
benefits of growth without traffic
tax and wildfire impacts. They are
trying to choose, out of many
concerns, the top three that are
of life/safety and importance to
people in the area. Taxes are
always a very important concern.
Traffic has been a continual
complaint. Russ suggested
wildfire, because we have only one
way in and one way out. The extra
4-5,000 cars trying to exit the
area and you are creating a
disaster. Russ feels that putting
a high density development on an
urban interface is not a good
idea. The analysis created by
Richard Klein contains a traffic
study that shows that even a six
lane road, once Evans Ranch is
complete, would not serve the
thoroughfare. There isn?t enough
space for that to happen. Red Rock
Road can only accommodate four
lanes. Once the report is
finalized it will be distributed
to the County Commissioners,
Planning Commission, The Regional
Planning Board, Reno City Council,
etc. And have it there for
everybody to look at as hard data,
refuting what Lifestyle Homes has
been saying. Richard Klein has
also suggested that right before
the County Commissioners' meeting,
we have, in addition to the Silver
Knolls area briefing, that we
incorporate county wide, to get
people in from the other 4
districts.
B. Mailing
out information flyer: We
will be sending out a one page
informational mailing. It will go
out around the first of October.
It will include each
commissioner?s email address and
phone number. It is suggested that
people write as a Washoe County
resident, detailing what their
objections are to the out of
control development. There will
also be a survey.
C. Bringing
Retired CalFire Chief up to
speak at an information seminar:
Retired CalFire Chief has said
that due to the potential for a
catastrophic fire in a
high-density development on an
urban interface, he recommends a
moratorium on all building in
regions such as this. He is
willing to come up and speak to
this area. He charges a five
hundred dollar speaking fee and
travel expenses. Russ made a
motion to spend no more than
$900.00. It passed unanimously.
D. County
Commissioners meeting
will be on October 22 at 10
AM correction 3:00 pm
Recognition
of public attendees and public
comment:
Public
Comment:
Michael Welling: Attempting to get
County Commissioners meeting moved
to evening so people can attend
without missing work.
Other
Business: Gina proposed a
sign campaign asking questions to
invoke the community to get
involved in what is going on.
Next
Meeting: Monthly Board
Meeting - October 16, 2019 at 7:00
p.m.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously
passed to adjourn at p.m.
Respectfully
submitted: Janet Pratt
SILVER
KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
August 21, 2019
Approved
Minutes
Call to
Order: Meeting was called to
order at 7:00 p.m. by Russ Earle
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board members present: Jerry Beck, Pamala
Becker, Russ Earle, Liz Howe, Casey Meaden
Rob Pierce, Gina St. Ores, Janet Pratt,
Alison Ross, Oliver Ryan, Vicky Shea, and
Lenora Williams. Members Absent: Bob
Tangren
Approval
of Minutes from July 17, 2019 Monthly
Meeting: Approved with 1
correction to the Richard Kline update.
Treasurer?s
Report: Beginning balance:
$1,3878.44. Total income: Expenses:
$1,011.00 Ending balance: $12,867.44
($1,011.00 was for insurance.) Motion made
that Casey Meaden be reimbursed for map.
Seconded and passed.
Corresponding
Secretary Report: Nothing to
report
Membership
Report: Current membership is 115
paid memberships for 2019
Old
Business:
A. Silver Hills Development Update
1. Roger Pelham?s revised staff report:
Recommended against changes proposed by
Lifestyle Homes.
2. County
Planning Commission August 6, 2019 vote:
Planning Commission voted with us and
denied the Silver Hills development.
Lifestyle Homes appealed this decision.
So, now, the case will be heard by the
County Commissioners, in late October.
Expected vote by Commissioners is 4 to 1
in favor of Lifestyle Homes.
B. SKCO Welcome Pamphlet: No progress so
far
C. Insurance: Two policies purchased. One
from Travelers for the Board, and one from
Farmers for General Liability.
New
Business:
A. Reno City Council meeting recap: They
will be spending a million dollars to do a
feasibility study regarding an effluent
reservoir above Silver Knolls, which, if
constructed, would cost ninety-five
million dollars. Five parcels were
identified for the possible location of
the reservoir. Many people spoke in
opposition, due to safety concerns,
however the council voted to proceed.
B. Joint meeting approving spraying of Swan
Lake water north of American Flat: There was
a joint meeting between the Airport
Authority, City of Reno, and the Washoe
County Commissioners, where they approved
the pumping of water from Swan Lake, 4 miles
across airport property, which the airport
will get paid for, out to the 450 acres
owned by the county, north of American Flat,
where it will be sprayed out via pivot
irrigation. It was opposed by many
residents, due to contamination concerns,
but passed anyway.
C. Silver Knolls is a dark skies area:
Security lighting needs to be motion
sensitive or shaded.
D. Appeal tactics going forward with
Silver Hills: Writ of Mandamus will be
filed if the County Commissioners do not
vote in our favor.
E. Stead Fire and Issues: Discussion
regarding the pallet fire in Stead earlier
in the month. There was a lack of water to
supply all the engines that showed up.
F. Air Races: Saturday, September 7 they
will have a family event with a parade and
flyover. Families are invited to attend at
no charge. They will also have free
admission on Wednesday, the 11th, for
anyone from the zip codes 89508, 89506 and
89512.
Recognition
of public attendees and public comment:
Dale Hildebrandt, Tom Riffel, Heidi Howe,
Lori Conner, William Conner, Jane Wardlaw,
Jan Bishop, Bette Schmidt, Robert Schmidt,
M Welling, Linda Zimmerman, Mike
Ross, Shawna Baker, Jean Meneley, Bonnie
Klud,
& Don Coon
Public Comment:
Dale Hildebrandt, President of Silver Lake
Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. announced
that the Silver Lake Volunteers would like
to give Silver Knolls a free pancake
breakfast on October 12, 2019, from 8:00
to 11:00. They will be sending out flyers.
Other Business:
A. We need the largest attendance we can
get at the County Commissioners meeting.
B. Septic tank pumping: Russ suggested
having septic tanks pumped every 5 years
C. Rob Pierce is on the NVCAB board
D. NV Energy is working on North Virginia
street Power lines all along North side
being redone.
Pile of dirt moved at 5am near PetCo.
It's for the road behind Anytime Fitness
to get equipment to the area where the new
road is built.
Next Meeting: Monthly
Board Meeting - September 18, 2019 at 7:00
p.m.
Adjournment: Moved,
seconded, and unanimously passed to
adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Board of Directors Meeting
July 17, 2019
Approved
Minutes
Call to
Order: Meeting was called to
order at 7:01 p.m. by Russ Earle
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board members present: Jerry Beck, Pamala
Becker, Russ Earle, Liz Howe, Rob
Pierce, Gina St. Ores, Janet Pratt, Alison
Ross, Oliver Ryan, Robert Tangren, and
Lenora Williams. Members Absent: Vicky
Shea
Approval
of Minutes from June 19, 2019 Monthly
Meeting: Approved with no
corrections.
Treasurer?s
Report: Beginning balance:
$13,526.75. Total income $668.00.
Expenses: $316.31. Ending balance:
$13,878.44.
Corresponding
Secretary Report: Nothing to
report. Casey Meaden added that we have
received several emails through our
website pertaining to CCR?s and
manufactured homes.
Membership
Report: Current membership is
115 paid memberships for 2019
Old
Business:
A. Silver Hills Development Update
1. Back on track with the Gabriels and
Richard Klein: Russ stepped away from the
partnership, temporarily, when Mr. Klein
suggested allowing more than the 780
homes. Russ felt that would open the door
to zoning changes. No negotiating meeting
ever took place because Peter Lissner?s
attorney never got back to them, an
indication that they are unwilling to
negotiate. Nothing was ever put forward.
So, we are now back on track with Richard
Klein helping the Gabriels and SKCO figure
out how to go forward to fight the
over-development. Klein has also been in
contact with Steve Wolgast regarding how
to get more voter involvement in Washoe
County.
2. Roger Pelham?s Staff Report: Retracted
after Lifestyle Homes withdrew their
application for a couple weeks due to the
denial. The denial was because it didn?t
meet the criteria of the Master Plan and
contained some engineering issues that
didn?t meet county ordinances. Lifestyle
pulled the application back and supposedly
fixed problems and then resubmitted it on
the fifth of July. Roger Pelham was out of
town at that time and the Staff Report has
not been reissued at this time. It likely
will not be reissued until the week before
the County Planning Commission meeting,
around the 31st of July.
3. Silver Hills Plan goes to Planning
Commission August 6, 2019 for a vote then
to the County Commissioners. It is
important to get as many people to attend
as we possibly can.
B. SKCO Welcome Pamphlet for new
residents: Casey and Vicky have been
working on it. Nothing new to report.
New Business:
A. Working on insurance renewal: Insurance
was not renewed because we did not get a
bill.
Travelers has issued a quote for $665.00.
We have been paying over $1100. Russ is
working on getting all the information to
the insurance company.
Recognition of public attendees
and public comment: Joyce and
Tom Riffel, Heidi Howe, Gabriels, Georgia
Gordon, Douglas Lance, Debra Egenberger,
Sean Shea, Nancy Horvath, Bette and Robert
Schmidt, Mike Ross, Casey Meaden, Linda
Zimmerman, and Don Coon
Public
comment: Don Coon from Truckee
Meadows Fire Prevention introduced himself
and let us know that he will be handling
community liaison duties due to a
personnel change within the department.
Other
Business:
A. Casey gave away a bottle of honey that
was given to her by a family from Antelope
Valley, in appreciation for facilitating
the yard sale.
B. Report
shooters due to the high volume of cheat
grass.
C. NVCAB has a
vacancy. Casey has information for anyone
who is interested in the position.
Next
Meeting: Monthly Board Meeting
August 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to
adjourn at 7:22 p.m.
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Board of Directors Meeting
June 19, 2019
Approved
Minutes
Call
to Order
Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
by Russ Earle. New members Rob Pierce,
and Gina St. Ores were welcomed to the
Board.
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum
Board members present: Jerry
Beck, Pamala Becker, Russ Earle, Liz
Howe, Rob Pierce, Gina St. Ores, Janet
Pratt, Oliver Ryan, Vicky Shea, Robert
Tangren, and Lenora Williams.
Members Absent: Alison Ross
Approval
of Minutes
Minutes from Annual Board Meeting, May
15, 2019 approved with the following
corrections:
1. Oliver Ryan was in attendance. He
arrived after roll call.
2. Addition of Treasurer?s report
3. Change title to Annual Membership
Meeting
Passed Unanimously.
Treasurer?s
Report
Beginning balance: $ 13,526.75, Total
income: $668.00, Expenses: $601.69.
Ending balance: $14,128.44
Russ Earle was reimbursed for paying
the annual State Business License.
Motion to replicate last years budget
for this year?s 2019/2020 budget
numbers. Seconded and passed
unanimously.
Corresponding
Secretary Report
Nothing to report.
Membership
Report
Current membership is 113 paid
memberships for 2019. 18 are new. Oliver
will send out emails to the members that
did not renew, encouraging them to
continue their membership as we need
everyone to be aware and participate in
efforts to curb Silver Hills.
Old
Business
1. Silver Hills Development Updates:
A. Parting of ways with Richard Klein:
After conference call with Richard
Klein, Russ was unable to agree to the
increased number of homes, slightly more
than 780, proposed by Mr. Klein, because
anything over 780 requires a zoning
modification, which Silver Knolls
residents have strongly opposed. As of
two weeks ago, SKCO is no longer
participating in Mr. Klein?s efforts,
but will continue monitoring them.
B. NVCAB meeting review: Lifestyle
Homes made another presentation for
their Silver Hills development. Nothing
was changed except the number of homes
was increased by 220. Total number of
homes is now 1,872, using both the east
and west sides of Red Rock Road. NVCAB
voted unanimously to Deny the plan.
C. Roger Pelham?s Staff Report: It will
change because they submitted it then
retracted it two days later because
developers didn?t like the conclusions
of the staff report and want time to
respond to and address the engineering
shortfalls of the plan. According to
Roger Pelham and his boss, they don?t
think that even addressing those would
change the final conclusions, so it
should still say 'Denied' on both
sections of the staff report. The new
report should be out in about 3 weeks.
D. Reno's proposal to place an effluent
reservoir off Red Rock Rd: Reno removed
it from the agenda, so it is on hold,
for the moment. Russ will provide email
address, on the SKCO website, to the
City Clerk, so that the next time it
comes up on the agenda we can send
emails to be read into the record that
we are opposed to it.
E. RTC?s plans for Red Rock: No
specific plan for Red Rock until its
funded. They could use eminent domain
and take the homes in the middle of Red
Rock Rd, buying them out and increasing
the cost of the project. Widening from
Moya to Evans Ranch location would cost
51.8 million dollars. Impact fees don?t
come anywhere near covering it, then it
would be paid for by the gasoline tax.
F. Plan was to go to Planning
Commission July 2, 2019 for a vote then
to the County Commissioners: Due to the
developers addressing the issues in the
staff report, the plan is delayed in
going to the Planning Commission, until
August 6th, and then to the County
Commissioners at the end of August, and
most likely, Regional Planning around
September.
New
Business
A. SKCO welcome pamphlet for new
residents: SLVFD Auxiliary Support Group
is discussing putting together a welcome
packet for new residents. Mostly
pertaining to fire prevention. Casey
suggested that we might be able to
create a welcome pamphlet for SKCO to
put in with it. Casey and Vicky will
work on that.
B.
Peter Lissner may
possibly be approaching Osage residents
with an offer to pay for the rights to
come through their property with the
water and sewer lines. If those lines
are placed in front of the homes on
Osage, those residents could be forced
to hook up to water and sewer, at a
later date, at great expense, if their
well or septic fails.
Recognition
of public attendees and public
comment:
Shawna Baker, Tom Orzech, Diane Walizer,
Georgia Gordon, Bonnie Klud, Robert
Schmidt. Bette Schmidt, M Welling, Jan
Bishop, Jean Meneley, Heidi Howe, Linda
Zimmerman, Jon Cook, Lou Christensen,
Casey Meaden.
a. Jan Bishop gave a recommendation
for Double R Water and Well.
Other
Business
a. Cheatgrass is rampant. It?s a fire
hazard and needs to be controlled. b.
Gunfire and fireworks on Osage. Call the
non-emergency line.
Next
Meeting ? Monthly Board Meeting
July 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed
to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Annual Membership Meeting
May 15, 2019
Approved
Minutes
Call
to Order
Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
by Russ Earle
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum Board
members present:
Jerry Beck, Russ Earle, Liz Howe, Casey
Meaden, Robert Schmidt, Vicky Shea,
Robert Tangren, and Lenora Williams.
Oliver Ryan was late.
Board members Absent:
Pamala Becker, Alison Ross, and Janet
Pratt.
Approval
of Minutes
Minutes from April 17, 2019 approved
with no corrections. Passed unanimously.
Treasurer?s
Report
(Unavailable) Beginning balance $ Total
income $ Expenses $
Ending balance $11643.50
(Recording starts here.)
Liz Howe will call insurance company
regarding inability to get a bill. Russ
will be paying the Secretary of State
Filing fee next week with his credit
card and get reimbursed by the board.
Corresponding
Secretary Report
Recording device too far away. Unable to
understand entire statement...Casey
received a lengthy email regarding
(unintelligible). Joel will address the
subject later tonight.
Membership
Report
Current membership is 111 paid
memberships with 11 new members for
2019. Russ suggested that we send emails
to the approximately 46 members that did
not renew to find out why they did not
renew their membership.
Guest
Speakers
A. Steve Wolgast: Spoke on advocating
for responsible development in Washoe
County. He is one of the founding
members of Washoe Residents for
Appropriate Planning (WashoeRap.com)
informing the community about what is
happening with development in Washoe
County. He also spoke on how SB327
limits oversight on development.
B. Joel Falgout ? American Arborists:
Spoke on problems with red turpentine
beetles moving into the area. These
beetles have killed off a lot of
California forestry. There is no 'kill
on contact' method of destroying the
beetles. They have to be dealt with
preventatively. They cause the pine
trees to dry out which creates a fire
hazard. He answered questions from those
in attendance.
Old
Business
A. Yard Sale: Nine people registered so
far.
B. Silver Hills Petition: It was
decided to ask people holding yard sales
to make the Silver Hills petitions
available for signature at their sale,
as well as having them available at the
4-H food area. There are 300 signatures
right now. Russ would like to have at
least 500 signatures before it comes
before the County Commissioners and the
Planning Commission.
C. Silver Hills Update: Lifestyle homes
submitted their revised plan on May 15.
The number of homes is still at 1,872.
Roger Pelham has approximately 5 weeks
to do his staff report. The new revised
report will go before the NVCAB for the
June meeting. His approval or denial
letter will be made public by June 21.
It will go to the Planning Commission on
July 2nd. How they vote determines where
it goes next. A 'no' vote allows
LifeStyle Homes to appeal. A 'yes' vote
sends it to the July Commissioner?s
meeting.
D. The second draft of the letter by
Richard Klein, environmental advocate,
on behalf of Lilly Gabriel, has been
circulating. Russ has requested a 3rd
revision stating our position more
firmly. When the letter comes back, Russ
will send it to all the board members
for an online yea or nay vote for
approval of the letter. Once approved,
Russ would like to have the letter sent
out to all members so they can see where
we stand on the development.
E. Russ addressed a misconception that
SKCO felt it was OK change the zoning.
He stated that we have never, and will
never, agree to changing of zoning and
that we want to adhere to our Master
Plan.
New
Business
A. Annual Election Ballot Results:
Twenty ballots. Everyone who ran was
approved. With one correction to the
ballot. Russ Earle should have been
listed as president, not vice-president.
B. There will be a regional meeting for
responsible development at the Tamarack
Junction on June 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Some
of the County Commissioners will be in
attendance. As many people who are able
should attend.
C. SB327: WashoeRAP.com has a link to
continuously updated information.
Recognition
of public attendees and public comment
Tom & Joyce Riffel, Casey
Meaden, Diane Walizer, John Howe, Rob
Pierce, Joel & Amber Falgout, Gina
& Peter St. Ores, Jan Bishop, Mindy
Barrett, Bette Schmidt, Steve Wolgast,
Lorna James, and Bonnie Klud.
Next
Meeting ? June 19, 2019 at 7:00
p.m.
Adjournment
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed
to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
April 17, 2019
Approved
Minutes
Call to Order:
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
by Russ Earle.
Roll Call and Verification of Quorum ?
Board members present: Jerry Beck, Russ
Earle, Liz Howe, Casey Meaden, Janet Pratt,
Alison Ross, Oliver Ryan, Robert Schmidt,
and Lenora Williams
Board members Absent: Pamala Becker, Vicky
Shea, Robert Tangren
Approval
of Minutes:
Minutes from March 20, 2019 approved and
passed unanimously with two corrections.
1. Old
Business Silver Hills update says that
number of homes planned has increased five
times. It should say, ?The plan has changed
5 times.?
2. Minutes state that ?They had planned on
putting in convenience stores and gas
stations." Should have said that the builder
was allowed by county ordinance to put in
convenience stores and gas stations, but the
builder had already told us they were not
going to do that. The most recent plan made
it look like they were going to do it and
have now eliminated them.
Treasurer?s
Report:
Beginning balance $12,243.17, Total income
$696.00, Expenses $0. Ending balance
$12,243.53.
Corresponding
Secretary Report:
a. Received letter from Steven Keller with a
copy of letter to commissioners about how to
control development.
Membership
Report:
Current membership of 81 paid memberships,
12 of which are new for 2019, with 146
pending renewals.
Old
Business:
a. Silver Hills Development Update: The
Silver Hills Project did not submit the
revised plan on time, so process is delayed.
If they make it by May 15 Roger Pelham has 5
weeks (June 28th) to write his report as to
whether they suggest approval or denial to
the Planning Commission in July, most likely
not making it on to the County
Commissioner?s agenda until August. Also, if
they get it in by May 15 it will go to the
NVCAB by the beginning of June. There is a
possibility that the revised plan may also
contain their idea for how to deal with the
sewer effluent by creating a containment
basin in the hills between Silver Knolls and
Cold Springs. The majority of the County
Commissioners appear to be primarily pro
development. Russ will also be investigating
details pertaining to infrastructure.
b. Election Candidate Update and Ballot:
Gina St. Ores and Rob Pierce will be running
for election on Board. Casey Meaden has been
appointed as media consultant, vacating her
seat on the board, assisted by Vicky Shea.
Motion to accept ballot as projected,
seconded and passed. Robert and Casey will
step down. Liz will step in as corresponding
secretary.
c. Junk
the Junipers reminder: May 4th at the
firehouse from 9:00 to 1:00. Burn Days be
sure to call the 326-6000 number and check
before you burn. Residents get 4 trips to
the dump, annually, at 3 cubic yards per
trip, with a copy of your bill and ID.
New
Business:
a. Annual Meeting Speakers Selection:
Russ asked Jeanne Herman to come and speak.
Russ
had a suggestion that an arborist
come and speak regarding issues in the area
pertaining to diseases and pests. Casey
suggested Steve Wolgast speak regarding the
county in general and fighting urban sprawl.
b. Commissioners funding: Russ will be going
to the Secretary of State?s website and
research our county commissioners to find out
where their money is coming from per their
quarterly statement, checking for conflict of
interest.
c. Representation of SKCO by Legal Defense
Services: The Gabriel Family has been working
to find legal representation for SKCO
regarding the Silver Hills development. Most
local attorneys have a conflict due to having
worked with the Lissner family or Lifestyle
Homes. They did find The Community and
Environmental Defense Services, in Owensville,
MD. They have worked with Sierra Club and
similar organizations and are experienced in
negotiating a better resolution or outright
stopping development. The Gabriel Family has
retained their services for 1050 out of their
own pocket. It was suggested that we as a
community organization reimburse them and
start a legal defense fund. Louis Gabriel
declined the reimbursement and suggested that
it be directed into the legal defense fund.
Mr. Klein of the Community and Environmental
Defense Services will be drafting a letter
expressing the concerns of the residents of
Silver Knolls. There is a website,
Silverknollsgoals.com, to express our
concerns, which he will use to draft the
letter.
Recognition
of public attendees and public comment:
Tom Riffel, Joyce Riffel, Jon Cook, Mike
Ross, Rob Pierce, John Howe, Jean Meneley,
Louis Gabriel, Amy Zimmerman, Diane Walizer,
Heidi Howe, Larry Stamps, Peter St. Ores,
Gina St. Ores, Georgia Gordon, Rich Gabriel,
Lily Gabriel, Sarah Horner, Claude Horner,
Bette Schmidt, Kate Tangren, Jan Bishop
Other
Business:
a.
Websites to know:
Silverknollsgoals.com, WashoeRAP.com,
SilverKnolls.org.
b. Someone drilled a well down the street from
Casey earlier this month. She spoke with the
man doing the drilling and found that they hit
water at 125 feet, producing 5 gallons per
minute. The well was drilled to a depth of 300
feet. He stated, ?There?s a lot of water down
there.? AB-95 pertaining to domestic wells in
ground water basins that were being over
pumped, does not really qualify here, but
could at some point in the future, at which
time they could have the option of making
residents put meters on their wells, passed
the Assembly. It will be moving on to the
Senate.
c. Dale Hildebrand is working on the info
sign and is meeting with the sign company
this Friday.
d. June Yard sale will be the 1st and 2nd.
Signups at Casey?s house. 4H club will
provide breakfast and lunch at firehouse.
Next
Meeting ? Annual Membership Meeting
May 15, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to
adjourn at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
March 20, 2019
Approved,
corrected Minutes
Call
to Order: Meeting was called to
order at 7:00 p.m. by Russ Earle. Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum
Board
members present: Jerry Beck, Russ
Earle, Liz Howe, Casey Meaden, Janet
Pratt, Oliver Ryan, Robert Schmidt, Vicky
Shea, Robert Tangren, and Lenora Williams
Board
members Absent: Pamala Becker,
Alison Ross
Approval
of Minutes:
Minutes from February 20, 2019 approved
with one correction. 4H Club Sale netted
between 9,000 and 10,000 dollars after
expenses, not 47,000 as previously
recorded. Passed unanimously.
Treasurer?s
Report:
Beginning balance $ 11352.17. Total income
$1032.00, Expenses $284.64 Ending balance
$12243.53. Expenses were for printing,
supplies and postage.
Corresponding
Secretary Report:
A.
Casey is in talks with several people
interested in being on the board.
B.
Our website is due to expire in
July 20, 2019. Casey requested and
received approval to pay the
webhost $105.85 to renew
the domain name for five years.
Membership
Report: Current membership is 146
current memberships with 46 paid renewals
for 2019
Old
Business:
A. Silver
Hills Development Update: NVCAB
meeting. Plan changes based on community
input. Number
of homes planned has changed five times.
Plans have changed 5 times. Newest plan is
to develop both sides of Red Rock but to
only develop the east side to the one home
per acre average. They have increased park
acreage, which increases the home density.
They want to have a community garden and
build an ?agrihood.? They have changed the
number of square feet for commercial
property, also. They also revealed they
had been planning on putting in
convenience stores and gas stations,
although they said they wouldn?t, but now
have eliminated them. Lifestyle homes is
also seeking to remove their building site
from the Silver Knolls requirements and
Character Management Plan in order to
write their own ticket as far as
requirements. If they get their plan
resubmitted by mid April, it will go
before the NVCAB in May and the County
Planning Commission in June and the County
Commissioners later that same month.
Public
discussion regarding multiple building
issues followed.
B.
Election Candidate Update: Two
people are interested in a spot on the
board. Rob Pierce, and Gina, St Ores. We
may have one position opening up.
C. Junk
the Junipers reminder: May 4th at
the firehouse from 8:00 to 1:00. Also,
during the months of May Waste Management
allows an additional 6 bags of trash for
pickup without stickers. They will not
take anything in non-Waste Management
Trash cans.
New
Business:
A. Stead
Airport Development Update: It is
still progressing forward, but very
slowly. Currently talking about the 92
acres on the southwest corner, near Echo
and Moya. They are requesting taxpayer
funds for putting in power, water, etc.
B.
395
Update from NDOT: Phase I: From
McCarran interchange to Lemmon Valley
interchange. It will include a 3rd
southbound travel lane, auxiliary lanes
between interchanges in both northbound
and southbound directions, the
reconfiguration of the Lemmon Valley
interchange into a divergent diamond
interchange, and rehabilitation of the
existing roadway. Phase II limits are from
the Lemmon Valley interchange to Stead
Blvd. It will not help with anything
beyond Stead. All plans are dependent on
funding.
C. Lemmon
Valley flooding: Water level is
currently as high as it was 2 years ago.
Conduit is already backing up. Hesco
Barriers and Pumps are running at a cost
of 70,000 dollars per month. Public
discussion of general flooding concerns in
Lemmon Valley and Silver Knolls.
D. Annual
Yard Sale: will be held June 1st
and 2nd. Sign ups start 6 weeks out. Slips
are on Casey?s front porch in a basket.
Recognition
of public attendees and public comment:
Tom Riffel, Ramie Pratt, Sean Shea, Gordon
Gossage, Diane Walizer, Rob Pierce, Steven
Keller, Mike Ross, Linda Zimmerman, Alan
Ice, Don Coon (TMFPD), Maureen O?Brien
(TMFPD), Russel Umbraco, Lou Christensen,
Howard Shafer, Jean Meneley, Jan Bishop.
Other
Business:
A. Discussion on creating a pool of money
to hire a lawyer to help fight the
developers.
B. Russ
Earle requested approval to speak for SKCO
in meetings he will set up with County
Commissioners in an attempt to get more
votes on our side regarding area
development. Moved, seconded and
unanimously passed.
Next
Monthly Meeting: April 17, 2019
at 7:00 PM
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to
adjourn at 8:15 p.m.
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
February 20, 2019
Approved
Minutes
CALL
TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7pm by
Russ Earle.
ROLL
CALL AND VERIFICATION OF QUORUM:
In attendance: Pamala Becker, Russ Earle,
Liz Howe, Casey Meaden, Janet Pratt,
Alison Ross, Oliver Ryan, Robert Schmidt,
Vicky Shea, Robert Tangren, and Lenora
Williams. Absent: Jerry Beck
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
The minutes for January 16 were approved
no corrections. Passed Unanimously
TREASURER'S
REPORT:
Beginning balance $ 11663.38, Total income
0, Expenses $225 for bulk mailing permit.
Ending balance $11438.38
CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY'S REPORT:
One person responded regarding serving on
the board and Casey is following that up.
MEMBERSHIP
REPORT:
Paid memberships ? 145
OLD
BUSINESS:
a. Silver Hills Update: We haven?t heard
anything from Lissner yet. Their next step
is to be heard at the NVCAB, to get
feedback on all the feedback from
visioning seminars. It is possible we may
have to retain an attorney since they
didn?t really have any interest in our
input at the visioning meetings. NRS Codes
seem to protect the developers more than
they protect the existing citizens. We
might consider lobbying legislators to
change some of the NRS codes to protect
existing residents and give them standing
to file court cases against the developer.
NEW
BUSINESS:
a. Formation of Nominating Committee for
Annual Elections: Coming up in May are the
elections for the board again. Casey
Meaden will be heading the nominating
committee. Poll taken to see how many
vacancies will be coming up. There are no
expected vacancies, but anyone who wants
to run can run for a seat against a
sitting member.
OTHER
BUSINESS:
a. Renewal notices: Renewal notices will
be sent out on the back of letters
encouraging residents to stay aware and be
ready to attend community meetings
pertaining to all the building and zoning
changes. Letter will go out approximately
the 1st of March. Memberships will be
collected for 45 days and the people who
send in checks will be mailed ballots for
the upcoming election. People will have 30
days to vote. Ballots are counted at the
May meeting.
b. Snow
plowing: City of Reno has not been plowing
their portion of Red Rock Road, from 395
to the Petco Warehouse.
c. Echeverria
Project Update: Initially tried to get
zoning changes that was only going to
allow 56 homes but then they were asking
for a small variance allowing 2 or more
homes per acre which would give them 260
on 500 acres. They are trying to get it
all within the confines of Reno, which has
been approved.
d. Junk the
Junipers on May 4th at the Fire Station
from 8:00 to 1:00. BLM will be there to
chip.
e. Open
Burning: Tentatively set for March 1st.
Permits available online.
RECOGNITION
OF PUBLIC ATTENDEES AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ramie Pratt, Linda Zimmerman, Dale
Hildebrandt, Steven Keller, Tina
Drakulich, Jan Bishop, Jean Memleuy (?)
Mike Ross, Russ and Kitty Umbraco, Sean
Shea, Jon Cook, Betty Schmidt. Shawna
Baker.
PUBLIC
COMMENT
a.Thanked Russ for clearing driveways
during the heavy snow.
b. The Silver Spurs 4H Tack sale raised
about 9,000 dollars for the group.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved, seconded, and
unanimously passed to adjourn.
Respectfully
submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
January 16, 2019
Approved
Minutes
Call
to Order: The meeting was called to order
at 7:00 pm by President Russ Earle.
Roll
Call and Verification of Quorum:
Board Members Present: Jerry Beck, Pamala
Becker, Russ Earle, Casey Meaden, Janet
Pratt, Alison Ross, Oliver Ryan, Robert
Schmidt, Vicky Shea, Robert Tangren, and
Lenora Williams. Absent: Liz Howe
Approval
of Minutes: Minutes from November
21, 2018 approved with no corrections.
Passed unanimously. December?s meeting was
cancelled.
Treasurer?s
Report: Beginning balance $
11663.38, Total income $0, Expenses $86.21
Ending balance $11577.17. Expenses were
for printing.
Corresponding
Secretary Report: Received notice
that the price of mailing is going up.
Membership
Report: Current membership is
145.
Old
Business:
1. Silver Hills Visioning Workshops
Review: Visioning workshops were held the
week before Christmas with very little
notice. They only notified property owners
within 750 feet of the proposed project.
Roger Pelham had residents answer a series
of questions that appeared to be slanted
toward the developer. Once all the
questions were answered over the course of
the three meetings, the consensus was that
Silver Knolls residents do not want the
zoning changed in any way and believe that
we need improvements to infrastructure
prior to any development. When asked, at
the last meeting, to comment, Peter
Lissner stated that they were going to
continue to push forward.
New
Business:
1. Robert Schmidt position on the board:
N/A, Robert is recovering well.
Recognition
of public attendees and public comment:
Alice Hescox, Linda Zimmerman, Amy
Zimmerman, Heidi Howe, Pat McBride, Lisa
Slook, Allan Zane, Bette Schmidt, Peter
and Gina St. Ores, Lonnie and Georgia
Gordon, Jean Menelay, John Russ, Jan
Bishop, Rob Pierce, and Lorna James.
Other
Business:
1. Discussion on possibility of retaining
an attorney regarding the proposed
development.
2. Russ Earle brought up the problem with
speeders in the area.
3. Casey Meaden requested permission to
add a sign to the community sign giving
notice of the 4H Tack Consignment sale. It
was approved.
Next
Monthly Meeting: February
20, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Adjournment:
Moved, seconded, and
unanimously passed to adjourn at 7:28 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
December meeting Cancelled
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
November 19, 2018
Approved
Minutes
Call to Order: The
meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by
President Russ Earle
Roll Call: Russ Earle, President; Bob Tangren,
Vice-President; Casey Meaden, Corresponding
Secretary; Liz Howe; Pam Becker; Lenora Williams.
Excused absent: Jerry Beck, Treasurer; Janet
Pratt, Recording Secretary; Robert Schmidt; Vicky
Shea; Oliver Ryan, Membership Chair; and Alison
Ross. No quorum.
Approval of Minutes from Oct 17, 2018: tabled for
lack of a quorum.
Treasurer?s Report: No change from last month.
Corresponding Secretary?s Report: One email
received not in favor of the Marine?s Training at
Stead Airport that went on until 11 PM one night.
Old Business:
A. Silver Hills update: Russ Earle talked to Roger
Pelham at the Planning Commission. Roger reported
that Peter Lissner of LifeStyle Homes submitted
some questions regarding a visioning workshop he
planned for Nov. 28th. Russ pointed out that such
a workshop needs to be held in a public venue.
Those impacted must be mailed postcards informing
them of the meeting.
On a related note, Russ stated that when asked,
Reno said ?Absolutely not!? to Lissner?s proposed
creation of a huge ?pond? for sewage effluent
storage up on the hill between Cold Springs and
Silver Knolls.
B. Nov. 2018 Election Recap: Jeanne Herman
retained her seat as Commissioner District 5.
Heidi Howe was not elected to the sheriff
position.
C. Holiday Dinner meeting: Russ will send out
email what to bring. Casey will decorate. Casey
will invite Sarah Chvilicek to the Board?s
Pot-Luck.
New Business:
A. Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Commission
11/14 meeting recap: The Echeverria property
(CR18-015) at the south end of Red Rock Road, on
the foothills of Peavine, was taken out of the
Reno/Stead planning corridor. This means the City
of Reno now will oversee any development. (So
there are now fewer restrictions on the
developer.) Also, TMRPA was asked to change
the Master Plan to allow increased housing density
on the Echeverria property. This was denied by the
TMRPA Commissioners 6 to 2, the 2 being the Sparks
Commissioners.
B. Dale Hildebrandt re: Info Sign: Dale caught us
up on what Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department,
Inc. has planned, including funding our sign
repairs (at the corner of Osage and Red Rock
Road.) She wants the lines of text on the sign to
slide out to the side which would be safer than
the current scheme for changing the text.
Recognition of public attendees and public
comment: Linda Zimmerman, Heidi Howe, Jan Bishop,
Dale Hildebrandt, John Mosby, Mark & Laurie
Hanson, and Steve Keller.
A public attendee asked about the well that?s
being drilled at the north end of our Stead
airport. Russ Earle replied that he had spoken
with the people doing the drilling. The well is
732 feet deep. They are are pumping it to be able
to use the extraction data to do a mathematical
calculation as to a theoretical amount of water
they could possibly inject into the aquifer at a
future date.
Next monthly meeting December 19, 2018 is planned
for 6:30 pm. There will be a short business
meeting followed by a potluck for the Board
members and family.
Respectfully submitted, Casey Meaden
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
October 17, 2018
Approved
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: The
meeting was called to order at 7pm by Russ Earle.
ROLL CALL AND
VERIFICATION OF QUORUM: In attendance:
Jerry Beck, Pamala Becker, Russ Earle, Liz
Howe, Casey Meaden, Janet Pratt, Oliver
Ryan, Robert Schmidt, Vicky Shea, Robert
Tangren, Alison Ross, and Lenora Williams
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES: The minutes were approved with no
corrections. Passed Unanimously.
TREASURER'S
REPORT: Beginning balance $ 11805.38,
Total income $24.00. Expenses $166.00.
Ending balance $11663.38.
CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY'S REPORT: Green waste day is
planned for November 10th.
MEMBERSHIP
REPORT: Paid memberships - 145
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Silver Hills Update/D.A. Follow-up:
They have requested to have their property
removed from the character management
area. This requires a series of visioning
workshops that have not been held. Roger
Pelham assumed, incorrectly, they were
done during the CAB meetings. Russ spoke
with the D.A, who agreed that the
visioning workshops needed to be held
separately. Peter Lissner then scheduled
the meetings for the 16th and 18th at his
clubhouse. Russ objected because that was
not a public forum. The D.A. agreed to
that, as well. Russ reserved the room at
the fire station for the 16th and 18th,
but later received a call that the
meetings were cancelled with no
explanation.
B. Jeanne
Herman: She is currently in the middle of
negotiating between the Lissners
(LifeStyle Homes) and the County, to take
some of his useless land between
Cold Springs and Silver Knolls, that is
too steep to build on, and donating that
to the County so that they can build a
100-million-gallon effluent retention
reservoir above Cold Springs and Silver
Knolls. Russ questioned the prudence of
putting that amount of water above any
proposed development. Her response was
that they had really good engineering,
which led Russ to question if she was the
best representative that we could have.
NEW
BUSINESS:
A. Comparison of merits of Lindsey Judd vs
Jeanne Herman. Everyone needs to get out
and vote.
B. Holiday
Dinner and December 19 Meeting. Meeting
will begin at 6:30 followed by potluck for
members of the board and their families.
Email will go out asking what people would
like to bring. Moving November meeting to
the 14th, due to the Thanksgiving holiday,
was agreed upon. Later it was moved back
to the original date of the 21st due to
the room not being available on the 14th.
RECOGNITION
OF PUBLIC ATTENDEES AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mike Ross, Rob (Rigle?), Linda Zimmerman,
Joyce Gillespie, Ramie Pratt, Allan Zane,
Bette Schmidt, Lorna James, Nancy Horvath,
Pat and Jeannie McBride.
OTHER
BUSINESS: Discussion regarding
illegal dumping. Illegal dumping along Red
Rock Rd. should be reported to the county
via the dumping hotline, with a license
plate number and photo if possible.
NEXT
MEETING: November 21st, 2018 at
7:00 pm
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved, seconded, and unanimously
passed to adjourn.
Respectfully
submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
September 19, 2018
Approved
Minutes
CALL
TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order
at 7pm by Vice President Robert Tangren.
ROLL
CALL AND VERIFICATION OF QUORUM:
In attendance: Jerry Beck, Pamala Becker,
Liz Howe, Casey Meaden, Janet Pratt,
Oliver Ryan, Robert Schmidt, Vicky Shea,
Robert Tangren, and Lenora Williams
Absent: Russ Earle, Alison Ross
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: The minutes were
approved no corrections. Passed
Unanimously.
TREASURER'S
REPORT: Beginning balance $
118051.38. Total income $24.00. Expenses
$166.00. Ending balance $11,663.38. We
will be dropping the Craft Fair sales tax
item from the budget.
CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY'S REPORT: Casey Meaden
discussed a letter that will be going out
to everyone in Silver Knolls pertaining to
the proposed building projects.
MEMBERSHIP
REPORT: Paid memberships - 145
OLD
BUSINESS:
a. Silver Hills Update/DA letter
follow-up: An update from Russ was read,
stating that the Silver Hills project has
been put on hold until the proper
procedures have been followed to get the
zoning change. Primarily a series of 3
visioning workshops.
b. In addition,
Lissner is working with the county to
possibly ?donate? some of his land between
Cold Springs and Red Rock to be used as a
large retention reservoir for sewer
effluent. Very little information is
available at this point.
NEW
BUSINESS:
a. Lemmon Valley Development Approval: The
Prado Development plan for about 500 homes
was approved by the Washoe County
Commissioners, even though the Planning
Commission had voted it down unanimously
due to it not following the master plan on
numerous issues. The plan will now be
taken to court where a judge will rule on
the merits of the plan.
RECOGNITION
OF PUBLIC ATTENDEES AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Joyce and Tom Rawl, Jan Bishop, Nancy
Horvath, Ramie Pratt, Shawna Baker, Linda
Zimmerman, Georgia Gordon, Howard Schafer,
John Stamps, Mike Burke, Lorna Jamison,
Larry Stamps.
OTHER
BUSINESS: Russ does not want to
update the Info Sign anymore. A sign
committee was formed to handle the
updating of the sign, with guidance from
the Board. Casey and Lenora and Pam will
be the committee.
It was
suggested that an addition to the letter
going out to the community be made,
letting people know that the SKCO dues are
only $24.00, in hopes more people might
attend the meetings.
NEXT
MEETING: October 17, 2018 at 7:00
pm
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved, seconded, and unanimously
passed to adjourn.
Respectfully
submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
August 15, 2018
Approved
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7pm by
Russ Earle.
ROLL CALL AND
VERIFICATION OF QUORUM:
In attendance: Jerry Beck, Pamala Becker,
Russ Earle, Liz Howe, Casey Meaden, Janet
Pratt, Oliver Ryan, Robert Schmidt, Vicky
Shea, Robert Tangren, and Lenora Williams
Absent: 0
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
The minutes were approved with no
corrections. Passed Unanimously
TREASURER'S
REPORT:
Beginning balance $11781.38, Total income
$24.00, Expenses $0, Ending balance
$11805.38. Motion to increase yard sale
budget from $100.00 to $178.62 to match
amount already spent on maps and ad,
passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY'S REPORT:
Handling a lot of email asking questions
about what?s going on in Silver Knolls,
i.e: homes for sale and the development
plans.
MEMBERSHIP
REPORT: Paid memberships - 144
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Vacancy on Board- At large position:
Alison Ross was nominated and approved
unanimously as a fill in for the next 1
year and 9 months.
b. Revised
Silver Hills Plan and NVCAB meeting on
Monday: 7/15 Rubicon Design team submitted
to the planning commission a letter
outlining proposed amendments to their
design plan. Mainly not developing the 221
acres on the east side of Red Rock and
only developing the 551 acres on the west
side of Red Rock, with the caveat that
that property would be removed from the
North Valley Master Plan, Silver Knolls
Care and Management area, so that they
would not have to abide by any of the
zoning requirements that go with Silver
Knolls. That went before the NVCAB meeting
and the NVCAB Board unanimously gave a NO
vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Letter to Washoe Planning, Washoe
Planning Commission, Washoe DA and Washoe
Commissioners: Russ Earle read the letter
that he wrote outlining the problems with
the proposed plan by Lifestyle Homes, and
the concerns of the residents of Silver
Knolls. Followed by many unscheduled
questions and comments from public
attendees.
b. Air Races:
September 13 ? 16. If there are traffic
problems, residents are advised to call
the county. Neighborhood Watch will be
patrolling to try to keep the streets open
for ambulance and fire truck access.
RECOGNITION OF
PUBLIC ATTENDEES AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ramie Pratt, Linda Zimmerman, Mike Ross,
Russ and Kitty Umbraco, Shawna Baker, Alan
Zane, Lorna James
OTHER BUSINESS:
Discussion of removal of abandoned
Expedition. Owner was supposedly going to
have it towed.
NEXT MEETING:
September 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved, seconded, and
unanimously passed to adjourn.
Respectfully
submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
July 18, 2018
Approved
minutes
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7pm by
president, Russ Earle.
ROLL CALL AND VERIFICATION OF QUORUM: In
attendance: Jerry Beck, Pamala Becker,
Russ Earle, Liz Howe, Casey Meaden, Oliver
Ryan, Robert Schmidt, Vicky Shea, Robert
Tangren, Lenora Williams, and Janet Pratt
Excused: Russ Earle, Liz Howe, Oliver Ryan
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes were
approved with no corrections.
TREASURER'S REPORT: (Month) Beginning
Balance: $ 11,766.92 Total income: $
24.00, Expenses: $9.54, Ending balance:
$11781.38
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY'S REPORT: Casey
Meaden reported that she has been
receiving a high volume of email on
various subjects. She also sent a card to
K Hirsch, thanking her for her service on
the board.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Paid memberships -
There are presently 143 members.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. VACANCY ON BOARD: Russ Earle announced
that we have an At Large position, vacant
on the board, and asked if there are any
volunteers.
b. MINI STORAGE AT MOYA AND RED ROCK:
Reno City Council approved, 5:1, plans for
an 11 acre mini storage facility, to be
located on the west side of Red Rock Road,
across from Moya. No information on when
construction will begin.
c. REVISED SILVER HILLS PLAN: The revised
plan for the Silver Hills development
states that they are not going to develop
the 215 acres on the east side of Red Rock
Road, but will continue with plans to
develop the 551 acres on the west side.
The proposed density remains the same,
with 215 acres held for later development.
Also proposed is using Bighorn for a major
ingress into the development. [Update:
Bighorn will be a gated emergency entrance
only.] Although the developers say a
traffic study was done, it didn?t take
into consideration a large portion of
Silver Knolls in the area around Plata
Mesa. There was discussion regarding
concerns about Lifestyle Homes violating
the open meeting law.
d. PETITION SUBMISSION: We have 223
Signatures on the petition. Petition will
be submitted to each individual
commissioner and each person on the
planning commission, and to the Washoe
County Planning Division, Roger Pelham,
and his supervisor.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Inability of Reno Fire to quickly
access airport gates: Gate 90, between the
airport and Silver Knolls is locked and
fire crews do not always have the correct
key to get it open, resulting in the need
to cut the lock. Russ Earle will be
talking to the Battalion Chief to make
sure that all local fire crews have a key
to that gate.
b. Budget for 2018 was adopted
unanimously.
c. Russ Earle made a motion that we
should add a member of the board as 4th
signer to the bank account. Motion was
passed unanimously to add Pam Becker as
the 4th signer on the account.
RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC ATTENDEES AND
PUBLIC COMMENT
Also in attendance : Alan Ice, Shawna
Baker, Brian Amme, Leigh and Chris
Rasmussen, William and Kathleen Pearce,
Linda Zimmerman, Jane Wardlaw, Russel and
Kitty Umbraco, Doug and Diane Rhoades,
Lorna James, K Hirsch, Marty Pollmer, Bill
and Bonnie Klud, WL Momenak, Ramie Pratt,
Betty Schmidt, Mike and Alison Ross, Alan
Zane, and Heide Howe.
OTHER BUSINESS:
a. Discussion regarding community yard
sale. Overall, people seem to like the 2
day format. BBQ was handled by the Silver
Spurs 4-H this year and it was proposed to
allow them to do it next year. Set aside
for discussion later.
b. The new
Budget was discussed and approved. Details
need clarification and will be included in
next month?s minutes.
NEXT MEETING:
August 15, 2018 at 7:00 pm
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved, seconded, and
unanimously passed to adjourn.
Respectfully
submitted, Janet Pratt
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
June 19, 2018
Approved
minutes
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7pm by
vice president, Bob Tangren.
ROLL CALL AND
VERIFICATION OF QUORUM: In attendance:
Pamala Becker, Janet Pratt, Jerry Beck,
Casey Meaden, Bob Tangren, Robert Schmidt,
Vicky Shea, and Lenora Williams
Excused: Russ Earle, Liz Howe, Oliver Ryan
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES: The minutes were approved as
corrected. Washoe County Sheriff Candidate
Kim Meyer?s name to be amended from Mayer.
CHANGING OF
BOARD MEMBERS: Outgoing members, Jan
Bishop, K Hirsch, and Joyce Gillespie
thanked for their service. New members,
Janet Pratt and Oliver Ryan welcomed.
Discussion regarding need for another
Member at Large.
TREASURER'S
REPORT: (Month) Beginning Balance: $
11,643.50 Total income: $ 552.00,
Expenses: $178.62, Ending balance:
$12,016.88
(Annual) Beginning Balance: $9,825.22
Total Income: $4,636.25 Total Expenses:
$2,817.97 Ending Balance: 11,643.50
CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY'S REPORT: Casey Meaden reported
that cards are being sent to outgoing
members, thanking them for their service.
MEMBERSHIP
REPORT: Paid memberships - There are
presently 142 members.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. YARD SALE:
Casey Meaden reported that the Yard Sale
had 48 homes participating. Down from 55
last year. 480.00 was raised. 46.00 was
paid for an ad in The Big Nickel. 132.65
was used to print the yard sale maps.
Profit was 301.38. She further stated that
the sale was two days, instead of one,
this year, and that people seemed to like
the change. She also expressed thanks for
those who came to hand out maps. Bob
Tangren thanked all those who participated
in the yard sale and asked for feedback.
The community BBQ was discussed for next
year. This year the 4-H did a great job
with the BBQ.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. BUSINESS
LICENSE REIMBURSEMENT: Russ Earle paid for
the business license renewal with a
personal check. He will be reimbursed by
SKCO.
b. STORAGE UNIT
PROPOSAL: Russ Earle is absent from
meeting tonight in order to attend a
planning department meeting regarding the
proposed 11 acre storage facility behind
the Shell station. He will report at next
meeting.
c. CRIME: There
have been two attempted child luring
incidents at the bus stop on White Hawk
and Silver Knolls Blvd. There have been
car break-ins at multiple locations. At a
residence on Bighorn the resident had the
window of their camper shell shot out, and
several valuable items stolen, at 5:30 in
the morning. Neighborhood watch and local
camera database was discussed.
RECOGNITION OF
PUBLIC ATTENDEES AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Bob Newell expressed concern over the
sighting of two snakes and reminded
everyone to be aware.
Also in
attendance : Jerry Guzman, Lou
Christensen, Ramie Pratt, Georgia Gordon,
Betty Schmidt, Gayle Mattingly, Rick
Peterson, Mike and Alison Ross, Alan Zane,
Jan Bishop, and Heide Howe.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Discussion on various building projects
that have been proposed in North Valleys.
NEXT MEETING: July 18, 2018 at 7:00 pm
ADJOURNMENT: It
was moved, seconded, and unanimously
passed to adjourn.
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
May 16, 2018
Approved
minutes
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7 pm by
President Russ Earle.
ROLL CALL AND
VERIFICATION OF QUORUM: In attendance:
Pamala Becker, Jan Bishop, Russ Earle,
Joyce Gillespie, K Hirsch, Liz Howe, Casey
Meaden, Bob Tangren, Robert Schmidt, Vicky
Shea. Excused: Lenora Williams and Jerry
Beck.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES: The minutes were accepted as
amended. The names of attendees at the
April meeting were not included in the
minutes. Because of the large attendance,
the list will be entered on the web site.
The approval of the minutes of the 2017
Annual Meeting took place at the June,
2017 meeting.
CALL FOR
CASTING OF BALLOTS FOR THE SKCO BOARD
ELECTION: The ballots were cast, and Jan
Bishop and Melinda Golightly tallied them.
Elected were: Bob Tangren-Vice President,
Janet Pratt- Recording Secretary, Oliver
Ryan-Membership Chair, Pam Becker, Vicky
Shea, and Bruce Dewing- Board Members.
TREASURER'S
REPORT: 2017-2018 beginning balance
$9,825.22. Total income $4,492.25,
Expenses $2,690.98, Ending Balance
$11,626.49.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY'S REPORT: Casey
Meaden reported that a thank you email was
sent to those who provided the service for
the green waste removal on the previous
Saturday. There were 129 individual loads
of green waste deposited.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: There are presently
139 members.
GUEST SPEAKERS: Three of the candidates
for the office of County Commissioner of
District 5 spoke: Greg Smith, Lindsay
Judd, and Jeanne Herman. Five candidates
for the office of Washoe County Sheriff
also spoke: Kim Meyer, Heidi Howe, Adam
Hopkins, Alan Fox, and Sherman Boxx.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. The Annual Yard Sale is to take place
the first weekend of June. This year the
sale will take place on both Saturday and
Sunday. Help is needed with the BBQ and
handing out maps.
b. Russ Earle reminded everyone to sign
the petitions that were drawn up to
contest the proposed changes which would
allow builders such as Lifestyle Homes'
Silver Hills to continue their projects as
they have outlined.
c. Russ Earle stated that a new project
has been placed before the Planning
Commission-the Echeverria/Peavine plan for
a housing complex. Also, the plan for the
Stonegate project of 540 acres an 3400
homes was voted down and will have to
resubmit their revised plan.
NEW BUSINESS: No new business.
RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC ATTENDEES: Danny
Cleous, Tammy Holt-Still, John Howe, Paul
Tueller, J. Bradbery, Jeanne Herman, J.
Allen, F. Allen, Janet Pratt, Susy Martin,
Alissa Jokela, Hailey Martin, Melinda
Golightly, Daniel Metheny, Rob Pierce,
Bill Klud, Bonnie Klud, Dar Meredith,
Ramie Pratt, Sarah Boxx, Kathy Fox, Aimee
Costa, Sean Shea, Lorna James, Gary James,
Martin Collmar, Bette Schmidt, Angie Ruiz
Centeno, Daniel Garcia, Lou Christensen,
Travis Wilmoth, Oswaldo Vargus, Bill
Johnson, Terry Shackelford, and Alan Ice.
OTHER BUSINESS: Russ Earle encouraged
everyone to attend all meetings regarding
the projected housing projects in our
area. Everyone in the community needs to
stand up and have their opinions heard.
Also, everyone is encouraged to sign up
for the email from Silver Knolls.org. You
will be kept informed about important
meetings to atttend. In addition, be sure
to check the Silver Knolls Community
Organization Facebook group.
NEXT MEETING: June 20, 2018
ADJOURNMENT: It
was moved, seconded, and unanimously
passed to adjourn.
Respectfully
submitted by K Hirsch
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
April 18, 2018
Approved
minutes
CALL TO ORDER: The
meeting was called to order at 7pm by President
Russ Earle.
SILVER KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING APRIL 18, 2018
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to
order at 7pm by President Russ Earle.
ROLL CALL AND VERIFICATION OF QUORUM: In
attendance: Pamala Becker, Jan Bishop,
Russ Earle, Joyce Gillespie, K Hirsch, Liz
Howe, Diane Walizer, Casey Meaden, Bob
Tangren, Robert Schmidt, Vicky Shea, and
Lenora Williams
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes were
approved as corrected. The spelling
correction: Lemmon Valley not Lemon
Valley. The class action lawsuit was filed
by Danny Cleous and three others, not just
by Danny Cleous.
TREASURER'S REPORT: April beginning
balance $11,482.48, Total income $144.00,
Expenses none, Ending balance $11,626.49
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY'S REPORT: No
correspondence
MEMBERSHIP
REPORT: Paid memberships -133
OLD BUSINESS:
a. The ballot for the 2018 election is
ready for mailing preparation.
b. Planning for
the Yard Sale slated for June is
progressing.
c. The Earth
Day Cleanup will be brought up again in
May or June. It was proposed that we might
be able to get a roll off (dumpster) for
the collected trash.
d. TMFPD-Reno
FD Automatic aid issues. Russ Earle stated
that he hadn't gotten the letter written.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Silver Hills Q&A: Russ Earle
introduced Peter Lissner and Mike Raley
who answered questions from the Board
members and a very large representation of
the homeowners from the area. The
discussion was lively and lengthy
addressing the many concerns of the
audience regarding the proposed
development. Mr. Lissner and his
representatives expressed their
appreciation for the comments and assured
the audience that they would consider them
as they finalize their plans for the
development.
b. There may be
guest speakers at the next meeting who are
candidates for the upcoming election for
Sheriff and County Commissioner.
RECOGNITION OF
PUBLIC ATTENDEES: Attendees
list to be posted soon.
OTHER BUSINESS:
None
NEXT MEETING:
Annual Meeting-May 16, 2018 at 6:30 pm
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved, seconded, and unanimously
passed to adjourn.
Respectfully
submitted by K Hirsch
SILVER
KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MARCH 21, 2018
Approved
corrected minutes
CALL TO
ORDER: The meeting was called to
order at 7pm by President Russ
Earle.
ROLL
CALL AND VERIFICATION OF QUORUM:
In attendance: Jerry Beck, Pamala
Becker, Jan Bishop, Russ Earle,
Joyce Gillespie, K Hirsch Liz
Howe, Diane Walizer, Casey Meaden,
Bob Tangren, Robert Schmidt, Vicky
Shea, Lenora Williams
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: The minutes were
approved as written.
TREASURER'S REPORT: March
beginning balance
$10,305.49. Total income
$1,009.00. Total expenses None.
Ending balance $11,314.49.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY'S REPORT:
No correspondence
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Paid
memberships-- 126
OLD BUSINESS:
a. The guest speaker from TMRPA,
Kim Robinson, was contacted, but
no date was set.
b. 2018 Elections for the Board--
Casey Meaden will be in charge of
the nominating Committee and
ballot. Openings on the Board: K
Hirsch is stepping down as
Secretary. Joyce Gillespie would
like to be replaced. Jan Bishop
offered to step down. Janet Pratt
and Olivia Ryan indicated an
interest in serving on the Board.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. 23rd Annual Silver Knolls
Community Yard Sale: The sale will
be on June 3, 2018, the first
Sunday in June. Signups will begin
May 1st.
b. Earth Day cleanup: Russ Earle
indicated that he hadn't heard
from Keep Truckee Meadows
Beautiful. He felt that he may get
a group of volunteers to do some
cleanup on our own. Michael
Welling suggested that we might be
able to contact the Commissioner
so we could get a dumpster for
cleanup purposes.
c. Dumping: Russ Earle stated
that he followed two people who
appeared to have a truck load of
discards and were looking for a
place to dump them. He stated that
Washoe County has a dumping hot
line: 775-329-3867.
d. Effluent and storm water
runoff in North Valleys: Casey
Meaden attended the meeting and
shared her notes from the meeting.
She stated that a meeting
regarding the Prado Development in
Lemon Valley would take place on
April 3, 2018. A meeting regarding
the Silver Hills Development will
take place on April 9, 2018. All
were urged to attend.
e. Lemon Valley Class Action
lawsuit: Casey Meaden stated that
several homeowners in Lemon Valley
whose homes were damaged by the
flooding of Swan Lake, have filed
a lawsuit against the City of
Reno. The judge to whom it was
submitted has decided it has merit
and will move forward.
f. TMFPD- Reno Fire Department:
Russ Earle spoke to the fact that
the Truckee Meadows and Reno Fire
Departments need a seamless
dispatch system because the
present system is putting people
at risk due to the increased
response time caused by their lack
of cooperating with one another.
He stated that there needs to be
pressure placed on the departments
to solve this problem. He asked
permission to draft a letter from
SKCO to the two departments
explaining the problem and
requesting a solution. It was
moved, seconded, and unanimously
passed to have a letter drafted.
RECOGNITION
OF PUBLIC ATTENDEES: John
Williams, Bette Schmidt, Oliver
Ryan, Shannon Johnson, Kirk
Johnson, Sue Fisher, Van Fenner,
Terrie Fenner, Janet Pratt, Nancy
Horvath, Russel Umbraco, Allan
Zane, Linda Collman, Martin
Collman, Rich Hollman, Brenda
Hollman, Lorna James, and Michael
Welling.
PUBLIC
COMMENT: Sue Fisher stated that
she felt it would be a good idea
for someone to put together a plan
to prove that there should be a
moratorium on building.
OTHER
BUSINESS: None
NEXT
MEETING: April 18, 2018
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved,
seconded , and unanimously passed
to adjourn.
Respectfully
submitted by K Hirsch
SILVER KNOLLS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Approved
minutes
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7pm by
President Russ Earle.
ROLL CALL AND
VERIFICATION OF QUORUM: In attendance:
Jerry Beck, Jan Bishop, Russ Earle, Joyce
Gillespie, K Hirsch, Liz Howe, Diane
Walizer, Vicky Shea, Lenora Williams.
Excused: Pamala Becker, Casey Meaden, Bob
Tangren, Robert Schmidt.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES: The minutes were approved as
written.
TREASURER'S
REPORT: February beginning balance:
$8,859.02. Total income: None. Total
Expenses: $359.53. Ending Balance:
$8,499.49.
CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY'S REPORT: No correspondence
MEMBERSHIP
REPORT: Paid memberships--75
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Update on Stonegate-- The project has
been approved by the Reno City Council.
There were comments from the public
attendees to the effect that the builders
have volunteered to delay the building of
the project until Highway 395 is fixed.
There also was further discussion
regarding the impending Lissner project.
b. Russ Earle
stated that he was still attempting to
contact Kim Robinson from TMRPA to have
her as a guest speaker.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Casey Meaden stated that she would be
in charge of the formation of the
Nominating Committee for the upcoming
election.
RECOGNITION OF
PUBLIC ATTENDEES: Janet Pratt, Bill and
Bonnie Klud, Sean Shea, Oliver Ryan, Allan
Zane, Steve Keller, Jennifer Huang, and
Lorna James.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sean Shea stated that motorcycles were
cutting across the area. He asked if we
could ask the BLM to step up and do
something about it. He also asked if we
could have Commissioner Herman come and
speak at the meeting, and if the speaker
from UNR who spoke about the area after
the fire could come and give an update.
Bonnie Klud
gave an update on the recent mailbox theft
and vandalism.
Allan Zane
asked what would happen if Reno tried to
annex this area. The feeling of the group
was that Reno wanted no part of this area.
He also asked if the group who came to
clean up the area would come back and do
it again.
Jerry Beck
asked if anyone had any manure or chips
that he might pick up for his garden.
NEXT MEETING:
March 21, 2018
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved, seconded, and unanimously
passed to adjourn.
Respectfully
submitted by K Hirsch
SILVER
KNOLLS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Board of Directors meeting
January 17, 2018
Approved
minutes
1. Call
to Order: Vice-President Bob Tangren
called the meeting to order at 7:04
pm.
2. Roll Call: Board Members present -
Vice President Bob Tangren, Treasurer
Jerry Beck, Pam Becker, Jan Bishop,
Membership Chairperson Joyce
Gillespie, Liz Howe, Robert Schmidt,
Vicky Shea, Corresponding Secretary
Casey Meaden and Lenora Williams.
Board
Members absent - Russ Earle, K Hirsch,
Diane Walizer
A quorum is
present. In K Hirsch's absence, Casey will
take the minutes.
3. The
minutes of the previous meeting were
unanimously approved with one correction.
4. Treasurer's
Report: Starting balance $9051.85.
Jerry Beck reported expenditure of $28.14,
and that the Bulk Mail Permit check for
$225.00 was going out this week. There was
also an expense of $15.83 for printing new
checks. Total expenditures $268.97.
5. Corresponding Secretary Report:
Nothing to report but receiving the invoice
for the Bulk Mail Permit renewal.
6. Membership Report: 135 members. Joyce
Gillespie reminded the Board that it's time to
write a renewal membership letter to mail to
Silver Knolls residents. Casey Meaden and Joyce
will work on the letter.
7. Old Business
A. Update on Silver
Hills Development - no new information to report.
B. Guest speaker Kim Robinson from TMPRA (Truckee
Meadows Regional Planning Agency) - Russ
Earle is trying to schedule for SKCO's March
meeting.
C. Checking account - Treasurer Jerry Beck
reported nothing further to report.
D. Erosion Control in burned area from July 14
wildfire - Russ Earle has printed out a pdf that
gives information on erosion control and will mail
it to the homes mostly directly impacted.
E. Contact page - Casey Meaden reported that the
page is posted on our website listing our contacts
in public office and how to reach them.
www.silverknolls.org/contacts.html.
Casey apologized that it had taken longer than
anticipated to gather the needed information and
get this page up and running.
8. New Business
A. NVCAB update - Bob
Tangren, Bonnie Klud and Casey Meaden expressed
their thoughts on the Joint NVCAB & NAB
meeting in the Stead Airport Terminal meeting room
January 16. Bob felt that the County
employees aren't capable of dealing with all the
development planned.
The ±559.3 acre
Echeverria property on the Peavine foothills south
of the south end of Red Rock Road was presented at
this meeting. At this point, the owners want to
remove the property from the Reno-Stead Corridor
Joint Plan so that they can change the zoning and
build more homes per acre than currently
allowed. Also discussed was changing the
Master Plan Amendment on Lemmon Drive just north
of the current Walgreen's, to allow building a
United Federal Credit Union. Several other small
developments with little impact on Silver Knolls
were discussed.
The last item on the
agenda, the scheduled Stonegate project, was not
discussed.
Finally, everyone was
reminded to attend the next Reno City Council
meeting Tues, Feb 14th starting at 4:00 pm when
the Stonegate development will be discussed.
9. Recognition of public attendees and public
comment - Attending were Jennifer Huang, Bette
Schmidt, Allen Zane, Mindy Barrett, Oliver Ryan,
Bonnie & Bill Klud, Shawn Shay, Lorna James,
and Heidi Howe, who introduced herself and
announced her candidacy for Washoe County Sheriff.
10. Other Business
Bob Tangren gave a
brief report on the Silver Hills SKCO Committee,
which has not met yet. It consists of himself, Liz
Howe, Joyce Gillespie, Russ Earle, Lily Gabriel,
and Michael Welling. Mindy Barrett volunteered to
be on the committee as well. The Committee wants
the freedom to contact the community. Some
discussion followed about possible funding, or
creating a budget, for the committee. Treasurer
Jerry Beck stated that he would not be releasing
any funds not directly approved by the SKCO parent
organization.
Board member Jan
Bishop expressed concern that with all the new
development there will be many more latch key kids
in our area with nothing to do after school while
their parents are still at work. She feels
this will get forgotten in all the mass
development.
Next Meeting February 21, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Adjournment at 7:41 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Casey Meaden
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