PAHRUMP VETERANS MEMORIAL
ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA
CARL
JONES
Chair
BRUCE
COX
Vice-Chair
DINA
WILLIAMSON-ERDAG
Secretary
RICHARD
GOLDSTEIN
Member
KEN
HOSKIN
Member
ALICE
LUBBERS
Member
WALTER
HARTLEY
Member
DANIEL
McMENAMIN
Alternate
DR. TOM
WATERS
Advisor
NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE
The Pahrump Veterans Memorial Advisory Board meets the third Thursday of each month at the Bob Ruud Community
Center, Room A. Agendas are available at the Town Office (400 Highway 160) on the third working day before the
meeting.
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Bruce Cox
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A quorum of Town Board members or other Advisory Board members may be present at any PVMAB meeting, but
they will not take any formal action.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Public comment is limited to 3 minutes, unless extended by the PVMAB Chair. It is requested that presentations be
kept to 15 minutes.
Any member of the public who is disabled and requires accommodations, assistance or a wireless microphone at this
meeting is requested to notify the Pahrump Town Office in writing or call 775-727-5107, prior to the meeting.
MEETING CONDUCT:
Audience members and speakers may not use provocative, rude, obnoxious, abusive, inflammatory, slanderous, or
offensive comments. Any person who makes such remarks or otherwise disrupts the meeting with loud outbursts,
shouting, threats or other disruptive behavior will be warned by the Chair that his or her behavior is unacceptable. If
after receiving a warning, any person persists in disrupting the meeting, the Chair shall order that person to leave and
may utilize law enforcement to enforce that order.
PAHRUMP VETERANS MEMORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
BOB RUUD COMMUNITY CENTER, Rm A
THURSDAY– 6:00 P.M.
November 20, 2014
MINUTES
Mission: To provide the Veterans of Pahrump with a lasting Memorial in appreciation and
gratitude for their honorable service, courage and sacrifice for our Country.
Mission Statement: To advise the Pahrump Town Board in matters regarding the development,
equipping, function and maintenance of a Memorial to honor Military Veterans of the United States
of America past, present and future, that served our Country.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Carl Jones, Chairman, at 6:01pm.
2. Roll Call.
Richard Goldstein, Walter Hartley, Ken Hoskin, Carl Jones, Dina Williamson-Erdag, and
Dr. Tom Waters, Advisor. Absent Excused were Bruce Cox and Alice Lubbers. Absent was Daniel
McMenamin.
3. Discussion and Possible Decision: Regarding Moving the Order of or Deleting an Agenda
Item(s). (For Possible Action)
Richard Goldstein made a motion that agenda item #9 be moved to agenda item #4A, Carl Jones
seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
4. Announcements (Non-Action Item)
5. Discussion and Possible Action: Regarding request by PattyAnn Scheuermann, Adjutant Unit
15, DAVA to hold a Pearl Harbor ceremony at the Pahrump Veterans Memorial in the Chief
Tecopa Cemetery on December 7, 2014, between the hours of 10:00am and Noon. Carl Jones
(For Possible Action)
No action. PattyAnn Scheuermann did not attend the meeting.
6. Discussion: Subcommittee report and review of process to obtain an F-4 Aircraft. Carl
Jones and Dr. Tom Waters (Non-Action Item)
Dr. Tom Waters suggested that we consider an alternate aircraft to the F-4 since it
appears that it may be difficult to attain an F-4 at this time. Ken Hoskin proposed that
maybe we can look into changing to a Cobra/Apache helicopter. Ken Hoskin will follow
up with information on these two alternates.
7. Discussion: Subcommittee report and review of process to obtain Howitzers. Carl
Jones and Bruce Cox (Non-Action Item)
Carl Jones reported that he plans to take some pictures of available military surplus
items in Las Vegas that may be an alternative to the Howitzers.
8. Discussion: Subcommittee report on Columbarium burial spaces. Matt Luis and Walter
Hartley. (Non-Action Item)
Matt Luis reported that there has been nothing new in the columbarium space count
since the last report. There have been two in-ground burials.
9. Discussion and Possible Action: To address the In-Ground Burial fees only for the
Veteran Section at the Chief Tecopa Cemetery. Any/all changes to this Fee Schedule
may also need to be presented to the Town Board for approval. Carl Jones (For
Possible Action)
This agenda item was moved to agenda item #4A.
Carl Jones made the motion that the Chief Tecopa Cemetery Burial Fee Schedule,
the Schedule A Fee Schedule for Columbarium Niche/Niche Cover-In Ground
Plot/Bronze Plaque, and the Pahrump Veterans Memorial Standard Operating Policy
and Procedure all be changed to reflect “The in-ground fee for the Veteran’s
spouse/eligible dependent is to be $505.00 (subject to change) and is required in full.
Also, a fee for internment or disinterment for an Urn in ground will be $180.00 per
occurrence.
Richard Goldstein made the motion to approve, Walter Hartley seconded. Motion
passed 5-0.
10. Discussion and Possible Action: Regarding scope and type of advertising needed to
encourage an increase in reservation sales of Columbarium niches. Matt Luis, Walter
Hartley, and Carl Jones (For Possible Action)
Carl Jones stated that he will interview with the local paper, with the Valley Electric
Ruralite to add community exposure. He suggested that we consider creating a subcommittee to research our possibilities. He felt this item should be tabled for a future
meeting.
11. Discussion: Subcommittee report on progress on completion of War Memorial Walk
and draft of study guide. Alice Lubbers, Dina Williamson-Erdag, and Richard Goldstein
(Non-Action Item)
Richard Goldstein reported that all work was done, it looks great, and the Study
Guide is still in progress with two versions being edited, one for adults and one for
children.
12. Discussion and Possible Action: Regarding placement within the PVM of the POW
plaque that was presented at the Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony. Carl Jones (For
Possible Action)
Matt Luis reported that he would like to take some pictures of possible alternative
locations within the Memorial and bring those pictures to a future meeting for further
discussion and a possible decision.
13. Discussion and Possible Action: Regarding placement for display within the PVM of
any/all items donated to the PVM. Carl Jones (For Possible Action)
Dina Williamson-Erdag made the motion that all item for display placement within
the Pahrump Veterans Memorial be first approved by this Board, the motion was seconded
by Walter Hartley. Motion passed 5-0.
14. Discussion: Subcommittee report and review of progress on completion of PVM Multipurpose Building Enhancement. Bruce Cox, Alice Lubbers, and Jose Telles (NonAction Item)
Matt Luis reported that all enhancement work except the HVAC work has been
completed. The HVAC work will be completed in-house by the Building and Grounds
Department.
15. Discussion and Possible Action: Regarding changes to the PVM Standard Operating
Procedures to include criteria for interior displays to be included in the PVM MultiPurpose Building, and the assignment of a sub-committee to prepare recommendations
on these possible changes and report back to this Board. Carl Jones (For Possible
Action)
Dina Williamson-Erdag made the motion that a sub-committee comprised of Walter
Hartley, Richard Goldstein, and Ken Hoskin, be created to research and prepare
recommendations on inclusion into the SOP of criteria for interior display items, a
procedure to catalog, and return or dispose of these items within the PVM Multi-Purpose
Building.
The motion was seconded by Richard Goldstein. Motion passed 5-0.
16. Discussion: Regarding review of recognition ceremony to thank the local Home Depot
and others for labor and material donated to PVMAB for enhancement work performed
on the PVM Multi-purpose Building. Carl Jones (Non-Action Item)
Carl Jones reported that the certificates have been signed and will be distributed. He
did not attend the ceremony; however Richard Goldstein said it went very well.
17. Discussion: Regarding review of the Sunset Veterans Day Flag Ceremony held at the
Pahrump Veterans Memorial on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Carl Jones, Bruce Cox
and Alice Lubbers. (Non-Action Item)
Carl Jones said the Sunset Veterans Day Flag Ceremony was very well received by
the community, it was well attended, and that the added music was very moving and
significant to the ceremony.
18. Discussion and Possible Action: Report from Activities Coordinator of recent and
planned events at the PVM. Richard Goldstein and Alice Lubbers. (For Possible
Action)
Richard Goldstein reported that the DAV Auxiliary is planning a ceremony for
December 7, 2014, and that a memorial service for Mr. Grubbs is also being planned.
19. Discussion and Possible Action: It appears there are two sets of facility use forms that
are offered for the purpose of reserving the PVM at the Chief Tecopa Cemetery. One
form is dated 3/19/2013 and the other form is dated 6/24/14. It needs to be determined
which form should be used and which form should be discontinued. Carl Jones (For
Possible Action)
This agenda item was tabled for a future meeting to allow for further research by Carl
Jones, Matt Luis, and Dina Williamson-Erdag.
20. Discussion and Possible Action: Regarding progress, to date, on plaques for the
Donation Wall. Carl Jones (For Possible Action)
Carl Jones is planning to get a new quote from GI USA. In addition we will need to
determine a new sales price for the contribution/donation wall plaques. This agenda
item is tabled to a future meeting.
21. Discussion: Subcommittee report and review of process on the possible development
of removable shade sails or allumawood covers that can be installed over the flagpole
area of the Veterans Memorial to provide shade comfort for those attending events at the
Memorial. Dina Williamson-Erdag, Alice Lubbers and Bruce Cox (Non-Action Item)
No Report.
22. Discussion: Subcommittee report and review on the possible development of a covered
area on the East side of the multi-purpose building to provide an additional, comfortable,
outdoor gathering space for events held at the Veterans Memorial. Dina WilliamsonErdag, Bruce Cox, Alice Lubbers (Non-Action Item)
No Report.
23. Discussion: Regarding progress on planting of a Tree of Life within the Columbarium
area of the Pahrump Veterans Memorial burial section of the Chief Tecopa Cemetery.
Alice Lubbers and Matt Luis (For Possible Action)
Matt Luis reported that an Ash Tree has been installed and is expected to grow 6-12
inches per year, and do quite well in its location near the Columbarium.
24. Discussion and Possible Decision:
Regarding presentation of Certificates of
Appreciation to the Town Board and Town Staff at the December 9, 2014 Town Board
Meeting. Carl Jones (For Possible Action)
The committee reviewed the list of certificate to be present, Richard Goldstein made
the motion that the list be approved with the inclusion of the Fire Chief, Scott Lewis and
Michael Sullivan from the Town Office, Walter Hartley seconded the motion. Motion
passed 5-0.
25. Discussion and Possible Decision: Regarding possible presentation of a Quarterly
Report of the PVMAB to the Town Board on December 9, 2014. Carl Jones (For
Possible Action)
Richard Goldstein made the motion that a Quarterly Report be made to the Town
Board at their December 9, 2014 meeting, the motion was seconded by Ken Hoskin.
Motion passed 5-0.
26. Discussion and Possible Decision: Regarding taking pictures of each of the PVMAB
members in their PVMAB shirt, at the January meeting, and framing them and putting
them on display (by February 15) in the Multi-Purpose Room at the PVM. Dina
Williamson-Erdag (For Possible Action)
Richard Goldstein made the motion that, at the next meeting, we take pictures of
each Board member, and that after framing the pictures are to be hung in the MultiPurpose Building; the motion was seconded by Ken Hoskin. Motion passed 5-0.
27. Discussion: Regarding the logistics of holding the monthly PVMAB meeting inside the
Multi-Purpose Room at the PVM. Dina Williamson-Erdag (Non-Action Item)
Because there is no potty facility, no heat or air, and no external lighting this would
not be an ideal spot for our regular monthly meeting, but may be considered as an option
for an alternate space.
28. Discussion: Our By-laws require election of new officers in January of each year, in an
effort to expedite the nomination and election process, Board members interested in
being the Chair, Vice Chair, or Secretary should submit their names for the ballot to the
Secretary. If you would like to nominate another Board member for any of these
positions you should also submit that name to the Secretary so that the nominee can be
contacted and asked if they would accept the nomination. Carl Jones (Non-Action
Item)
Carl Jones asked all members to be prepared to step up at the next meeting. If
anyone is interested in being nominated or self-nomination for a position then they
should contact the Secretary and make that known.
29. Discussion and Possible Decision: From time to time this Board has directed the Secretary to
prepare a PVMAB letter or Certificate of Appreciation for an individual. (For Possible Action)
No Action
30. Discussion and Possible Decision: Regarding discussion and approval of past actions on outof-cycle events at the Pahrump Veterans Memorial by the Chairman, Vice Chairman, or
Activities Coordinator. (For Possible Action)
No report.
31. Discussion and Possible Decision: Due to the holidays, a query of members to determine if a
quorum of members will be available for the December 18, 2014 meeting or should that meeting
be cancelled. Dina Williamson-Erdag (For Possible Action)
Walter Hartley made the motion that the December regular meeting be cancelled, Richard
Goldstein seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
32. Discussion and Possible Decision: Consent agenda items. (For Possible Action)
A. Approval of minutes for September 18, 2014 PVMAB meeting.
B. Approval of minutes for October 16, 2014 PVMAB meeting.
Richard Goldstein made the motion that the minutes from the September and October, 2014
meetings be approved as written, Ken Hoskin seconded. The motion passed 5-0.
33. Future Meetings/Workshops: Date, Time and Location (Non-Action Item)
Next PVMAB scheduled meetings to be:
December 18, 2014 @ 6:00pm to be held at the Bob Ruud Center, Room A
January 15, 2015 @ 6:00pm to be held at the Bob Ruud Center, Room A
34. Public Comment: Action may not be taken on matters considered during this period until
specifically included on an agenda as an action item – NRS241.020(2)(c)(3). (Non-Action Item)
35. Board Member’s Comments (Non-Action Item)
36. Adjournment
A quorum of Town Board members may be present at any Advisory Board meeting but they will not take any formal
action.
A quorum of Advisory Board members may be present at any Town Board meeting but they will not take any formal
action.
Any member of the public, who wishes to speak during public comment or on an agenda item, at the appropriate
time, will be limited to three (3) minutes.
Any member of the public who is disabled and requires accommodations or assistance at this meeting is requested to
notify the Pahrump Town Office in writing, or call 775-7275017 prior to the meeting. Assisted listening devices are
available at Town Board meetings upon request.
This notice and agenda has been posted on or before 9:00 a.m. on the third working day before the meeting at the
following locations:
PAHRUMP TOWN OFFICE, COMMUNITY CENTER, TOWN ANNEX, COUNTY
COMPLEX, and CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Approved 3/19/15