NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA

WASHOE COUNTY SAFETY COMMITTEE

April 16, 2026

1:30 p.m.

Members

Ben West - Chair

This meeting will be held remotely only

via Zoom or teleconference.

Meeting ID: 977 1286 5381

Cathy Hill

Kelly Echeverria

Anne Stoll-Truelock, WCEA

Kaleigh Behrendt, WCNA

Brett Seegmiller, WCSDA

Sean McVickers, WCDAIA

Katie Hoffman - Legal Counsel

Committee members and members of the public may attend this meeting by teleconference via the Zoom meeting

link below, or by telephone by dialing the phone number below and entering the meeting ID number listed below.

https://washoecounty-gov.zoom.us/j/97712865381

Phone Number: 1-719-359-4580

Meeting ID: 97712865381

Public Participation

This meeting is being conducted via Zoom or teleconference only. To participate via Zoom, please log into the

Zoom webinar at the link at the top of the agenda, or you can join by typing zoom.us into your computer browser,

clicking “Join a Meeting” on the ZOOM website, and entering Meeting ID: 977 1286 5381. This option will require a

computer with audio and video capabilities. Alternatively, you can join by telephone only by dialing

1-719-359-4580, entering the Meeting ID: 977 1286 5381 and pressing #.

Public Comment

Members of the public may submit public comment via Zoom or by telephone. To provide public comment via

Zoom, log into the ZOOM webinar at the above link and utilize the “Raise Hand” feature during any public

comment period. To provide public comment via telephone only, press *9 to “Raise Hand” and *6 to mute or

unmute your telephone.

Public comments are welcomed during the “Public Comment” periods at the beginning and end of the meeting.

Additionally, public comment specific to the action item being considered will be heard during individual action

items on the agenda. Public comment can be made on any subject, whether listed on the agenda or not, and is

limited to three minutes per person. Members of the public are also invited to submit public comments in writing

by email to either of the emails listed below. The County will make reasonable efforts to send all email comments

received by 4:00 p.m. on July 16, 2025, to the Committee members prior to the meeting.

esmith@washoecounty.gov

washoe311-PRR@washoecounty.gov

Responses to Public Comments

The Committee can deliberate or take action only if a matter has been listed on the agenda properly posted prior

to the meeting. During the Public Comment period, speakers may address matters listed or not listed on the

published agenda. The Open Meeting Law does not expressly prohibit responses to public comments by the

Committee. However, responses from the Committee to unlisted public comment topics could become

deliberation on a matter without notice to the public. To ensure the public has notice of all matters the

Committee will consider, the Committee may choose not to respond to public comments, except to correct factual

inaccuracies, ask for County staff action, or to ask that a matter be listed on a future agenda. The Committee may

do this either during the “Public Comment” item or “Committee/Staff announcements, requests for information,

topics for future agendas and statements relating to items not on the agenda” item.

Forum Restrictions and Orderly Conduct of Business

The presiding officer of the Committee may order the removal of any person whose statement or other conduct

disrupts the orderly, efficient, or safe conduct of the meeting. Warnings against disruptive comments or behavior

may or may not be given prior to removal. The viewpoint of a speaker will not be restricted, but reasonable

restrictions may be imposed upon the time, place, and manner of speech. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious

statements and personal attacks which antagonize or incite others are examples of speech that may be reasonably

limited.

Posting of Agenda

Pursuant to NRS 241.020(4), the Agenda for the Washoe County Safety Committee Meeting has been posted at the

following locations: Washoe County Administration Building (1001 E. 9th Street, Bldg. A); the Washoe County

Safety Committee website (listed below); and the Nevada Public Notice Website (listed below).

www.washoecounty.us/comptroller/board_committees/safety _committee

https://notice.nv.gov

Possible Changes to the Agenda and Timing

The Committee may consider items on the agenda out of order, may combine two or more agenda items for

consideration, may remove an item from the agenda, or may delay discussion of an item on the agenda at any

time.

How to Get Copies of the Agenda and Supporting Materials

Copies of this Agenda and supporting materials for the items on the agenda provided to the Washoe County Safety

Committee are available to members of the public by contacting Edwin Smith at the Comptroller’s Office (1001 E.

9th Street, Bldg. D, 2nd Floor, Room 200, Reno, Nevada), phone 775-328-2210, or email (listed below); and are

also posted on the Washoe County Safety Committee’s website listed below.

esmith@washoecounty.gov

www.washoecounty.us/comptroller/board_committees/safety_committee

Special Accommodations

Persons with disabilities who require special assistance (e.g. sign language, interpreters or assisted listening

devices to participate in the meeting) should please contact Edwin Smith at the Comptroller’s Office at the email

listed below or by leaving a message at 775-328-2210 in advance at least 48 hours before the meeting.

esmith@washoecounty.gov

AGENDA

Call to Order and Determination of Quorum [Non-Action Item]

Public Comment [Non-Action Item]

Comments heard under this item will be limited to three minutes per person and may pertain to matters

both on and off the Safety Committee agenda. However, action may not be taken on any matter raised

during this public comment period until the matter is specifically listed on an agenda as an action item.

Comments are to be made to the Safety Committee as a whole.

Announcements [Non-Action Item]

Approval of January 29, 2026 Meeting Minutes [For Possible Action]

A review and approval of the Washoe County Safety Committee meeting minutes of January 29, 2026.

Attachments:

Safety_Meeting_minutes_1_29_26

Presentation and Discussion of Industrial Injury Reports [For Possible Action]

A presentation of the Industrial Injury Summary Reports by Safety Officer Edwin Smith. Discussion and

possible action, to make recommendations for the purpose of preventing work-related injuries or

illnesses.

Attachments:

APR_2026_safety_report

Employee Communication Summary [For Possible Action]

A review of employee safety communication and recommendations from committee members for future

subjects to be communicated to employees.

Award Nominations [For Possible Action]

A discussion and possible recommendations of safety award nominations for County employees.

Update on Safety Drills [For Possible Action]

A presentation and update by Washoe County Security Administrator Ben West on County scheduled safety

drills that have taken place since the last meeting and possible discussion of safety drills for the future.

Update on Safety Inspections [For Possible Action]

Update provided by Edwin Smith regarding Safety Inspections since the last meeting and possible discussion

for departments to inspect before the next meeting.

10.

11.

Announcements and Future Agendas [Non-Action Item]

Comments by the Committee or staff members, limited to announcements, topics, or issues for future

agendas. No discussion among committee members will take place on this item.

Public Comment [Non-Action Item]

Comments heard under this item will be limited to three minutes per person and may pertain to matters

both on and off the Safety Committee agenda. However, action may not be taken on any matter raised

during this public comment period until the matter is specifically listed on an agenda as an action item.

Comments are to be made to the Safety Committee as a whole.

12.

Adjournment. [Non-Action Item]