During the first meeting for the month of April, the Fallon City Council approved the Mobile Food Vendor license fee, the annexation of a parcel on Babbs Place, and reviewed the February Police Department report statistics.
The council voted unanimously to approve an annual $100 license fee for mobile food truck vendors wishing to do business in the city. Deputy City Attorney Trent deBraga told the council, “This is the opportunity for the city council to establish the annual mobile vendor license fee. The fee established by the city council will remain in effect unless amended at a later date by the city council. With staff having talked it over, we are recommending an annual mobile vendor license fee of $100.”
An ordinance for the annexation of an approximately one-half-acre parcel at 575 Babbs Place was up next for its public hearing. The property is owned by HSKS, LLC, is contiguous to city limits, and is planned for a single-family residence. DeBraga told the council, “This agenda item represents the public’s opportunity to comment on the proposed ordinance and to present relevant information and materials to the council.” Councilwoman Karla Kent wondered if letters were sent to the neighbors to which Mayor Ken Tedford replied, “No, this just goes out in the newspaper.”
When it was time to vote on the ordinance, deBraga said, “This agenda item represents the council’s opportunity to consider the proposed ordinance as they see fit. The council is free to adopt the bill as introduced, or to amend the bill in any respect prior to its adoption.” The city staff proposed an amendment with a new section (section 3) that states the annexation won’t be effective until it’s recorded via certified copy with the Churchill County Recorder’s office. “Upon recording with the county, city staff will then send a copy of the recorded document to the Nevada Department of Taxation.” The mayor had previously sent a letter to the county informing them of the intended annexation under consideration. Councilwoman Kent also verified the requirements that a streetlight would be installed and the sidewalk would be repaired in front of the parcel. The council unanimously approved the ordinance as amended.
Fallon Police Department statistics for February 2023 were then presented by Police Chief Ronald Wenger who told the council total calls for service and total crimes were both down from February last year. His report also showed a drop in calls from 669 in January 2023 to 601 in February. There were 55 total arrests for February comprised of 6 felonies, 4 gross misdemeanors, 14 misdemeanors (all warrant arrests), and 5 juvenile arrests all for school disturbances. Moving citations were down from 102 in January to 79 in February while traffic accidents remained at 8 occurrences for both months. Citizen survey responses were very positive with one stating, “These two officers are the best. Give them a raise. Excellent police officers, keep them in Fallon. (Sgt. Bernard and Officer Atchison).”
There was no public comment concerning any of the agenda items, and with no staff reports or the need for an executive session, the meeting was adjourned at 9:14 a.m. The council’s next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Tuesday, April 21 at 9 a.m.
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