Commissioners Honor Lifesaving Deputy Daniel, Volunteers in Flood Response, and Proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month During April 6, 2023 Meeting

By Taylor Allison, Lyon County Emergency / Communications Manager

The Commissioners also recognized Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers in Policing (VIPs), Lyon County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, Team Rubicon, and 775 Offroad and Recovery volunteer organizations for their efforts to protect the health and safety of Lyon County residents and their properties during recent flood and winter weather events.

The Board of Commissioners also:

·         Appointed Mark Hamilton Jones as the 7^th Planning Commissioner.

·         Approved the request for a Zoning Map Amendment from Microsoft Corporation to change the zoning on five parcels comprising approximately 30.88 acres in Silver Springs from Recreational Vehicle Park District, Mobile Home Park District, and C-1 Limited Commercial District to Neighborhood Commercial in accordance with the existing Master Plan designation of Commercial.

·         Directed County Manager Andrew Haskin to oppose Senate Bill 421, Senate Bill 432, Senate Bill 338, and Senate Bill 233 as written in the 82^nd session of the Nevada Legislature.

·         Approved a critical labor shortage designation for the Building Inspector and Plans Examiner positions.

·         Approved a Settlement Agreement to resolve lawsuit filed by Stanley H. Lucas against Lyon County et al related to the Traditions Village Subdivision, wherein Lyon County waives depreciation payment from Stanley H. Lucas of $200,801.44, and agrees to pay $25,000 to resolve all claims with no parties admitting liability, and the county will receive $75,000 to offset the depreciation waiver. The funding for the settlement is paid by the Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool.

The complete agenda and back up materials are posted online at www.lyon-county.org/Agendacenter.

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