Remarks by Travis Gerber
85 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 4
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“And when you enter the courthouse, you have to go up half a step of stairs. And if you're in a wheelchair, you have to go through a special lift and then get over to another elevator. I mean, it's just really antiquated. So what really started to sell me on this is that new security entrance because it will have an elevator right there at the plaza level that can take a wheelchair or whoever on up. And there's still a lot of design that needs to be done with this to optimize it. Like, for example, designing how the inmates enter and where they're held and so forth. All that still has to come.…”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 15, 2026
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“My point is that this is still very preliminary, but I would be in favor of authorizing HA Architects, and they've already met the amount of money that we allotted to them for the design. So what we need to do is approve additional authority for them to continue and to continue to design this. And we'll still be able to vote on this in the future of what the final product is. But right now, we're just in the design phase. Oh, and one more comment. One of my biggest concerns going into this as well is that if we do make renovations, if we do... improve our existing infrastructure, which I'm…”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 15, 2026
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“Make it look finished. Make it look good. And they put a number on there for the extra finishes, and I would be in favor of doing that now rather than kicking it down the road. Of course, it may be phased in where we take care of the... the new office building first, and then get the security entrance and the bridge built, et cetera. And those things might come later, but I think that we should approve those, and we can pay for them as we go, basically, because it's going to take a year or two to actually build it.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 15, 2026
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“Yeah, so for that extra price tag, I think we should approve that if we go forward with this project to make it finished. And that's my point is that I want this to be a project that lasts for 50 years, not just another quick fix.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 15, 2026
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“I'll make a motion to approve J1 the first reading ordinance number 2026-02 and that's just for First reading and move to a second reading public hearings.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 15, 2026
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“Second there. Second by John. Any public comment? I'd just like to say I visited your office last week with my children and And Cheryl gave us a very nice tour of the treasurer's office and showed us how everything works. And what I was most impressed with is her commitment and dedication to this office. She talked about Cesar Salicki and how she was first hired. And you've had how many years at the office?”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 15, 2026
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“24 and a half years. So thank you for your dedication, your consistency. You know what is happening at this office. And I know that you collect every penny. So I have no doubt that this list are just adjustments and revisions to the assessed values. Because as you go through it, I mean, look how detailed this list is. She knows what she can and can't collect based on reality of what's on the ground. And to address your question, Brian, there's a value divided amongst other owners in a common interest community. So it appears that it was assessed incorrectly, and then Cheryl caught that and…”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 15, 2026
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“Yeah, so all the members of Spring Creek are paying their values, which includes those amenities inside Spring Creek. So it's assessed to all the members of Spring Creek. So that $1,700 or whatever that green belt was is included in the thousands of assessments for the rest of the community. So anyway, I just add that and my confidence in you. Visiting your office, it just blew me away, your level of commitment to that office. So thank you. So much.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 15, 2026
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“Aye. I vote aye also. What time will we meet here on August 19th?”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 15, 2026
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“I better not. No, I got nothing right now. Are we being charged for these minutes?”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 15, 2026
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“Is the Mining Poetry posted somewhere, or are there some highlights?”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
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“I appreciate it. Yep. We'll put that on the agenda for July 15th. Okay. Thanks.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
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“Thank you for all your service to the fair board Your application was”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
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“Yeah, I would also be in favor of that one. I do recommend the license reciprocity, and if Assemblyman Gurr is willing to carry that, that's great news. But as a number two, I think the water system has a real impact on jarbage, especially So that would be that would be nice to see that one Yeah, I mean really that's our only Water system that requires a treatment to certification.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
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“Well, I would defer to Amanda and consider the first one as a priority. I mean, the water system is also important, but Amanda is more familiar with the priorities, so I would say I would go with the first one as recommended.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
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“I'll just state I'm in favor because the franchise, I think, promotes us having two carriers in Elko County. Because if we were down to one carrier, we'd have less service. But by having the franchise, it ensures that REACH stays in the area. And then Intermountain operating out of the hospital, of course, they're assured a lot of business through the hospital. So I think this promotes two carriers for Elko County, which is better for the public. Thank you.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
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“Okay. Yeah, my feeling is that... this plan would inventory more resources. I mean, as Delmo said, 90% of the public water sources are already protected under wellhead protection plans. This would cover 27 additional water systems, Montello, Mountain City, Tuscarora, Jarvis, and many other rural places. So it would kind of inventory these areas. So it may provide more. of a central location for this to be mapped. And like Curtis said, all in one place. So I could see some value there. And it certainly isn't a necessity, but it is being offered to us. So I don't have any objection to it at…”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
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“I agree. Thank you, Lee, for all your efforts and to make this more tailored to the need or to the risk and also the community need. Because, yeah, I agree. I think those outages are too broad and they could be better managed. Rex?”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
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“Yeah, my comments, just some practical suggestions is NV Energy has a public utility, so it serves the public, same as Elko County. And so some protocols may be to increase the risk level that there's not an advertised or planned outage unless the risk is significant or high. Maybe raise that threshold. and also tailor it to which areas are prone to risk or that are high risk. So rather than shut off the whole substation, maybe some additional switches can be placed in. Also, the amount of time that it's shut off could be reduced. Of course, I imagine when you do give an announcement that…”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
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“My suggestion would be to direct lead cabinets to consult with NV Energy and come back with suggestions for a future resolution or future action.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
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“Was that a suggestion or a motion? I will make that a motion to direct staff, leave cabinets to consult with NV Energy for recommended resolutions or action to the Commission. Second.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
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“Okay, I'll amend my motion to include consultation with other stakeholders, including Elko County District Attorney's Office and Spring Creek Association. Second stance.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
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“I make a motion to authorize staff to submit an application to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the Montello sewer pond relining project.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
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“Yeah, and I'll amend my motion to include approval of J2 contingent on approval of the grant.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
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“Okay. So we're applying for the grant. If it's approved, then they can design it. Sounds good. Second stands.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026