Public comments are welcomed during the Public Comment period for all matters, whether listed on the agenda or
not, and are limited to three minutes per person or as designated by the Washoe County LEPC Chair at the
beginning of the meeting. Additionally, public comment of three minutes per person will be heard during
individually numbered items designated as "for possible action" on the agenda. Persons are invited to submit
comments in writing on the agenda items and/or attend and make comment on that item at the meeting. Persons
may not allocate unused time to other speakers.
Forum restrictions and orderly conduct of business.
The Washoe County LEPC is a community-based organization that assists in preparing for emergencies related to
hazardous and which conducts the business of Washoe County and its citizens during its meetings The Presiding
officer may order the removal of any person whose statements or other conduct disrupt the orderly, efficient or
safe conduct of the meeting. Warning against disruptive conduct 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.
Responses to public comments.
The Washoe County LEPC can deliberate or take action only if a matter has been listed on an 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 Washoe County LEPCmembers to unlisted public comment topics could
become deliberation on a matter without notice to the public. On the advice of legal counsel and to ensure the
public has notice of all matters the Washoe County LEPC will consider, Washoe County LEPC members may choose
not to respond to public comments, except to correct factual inaccuracies, ask for County staff clarification, or ask
that a matter be addressed on a future meeting or district forum. Washoe County LEPC members may do this
either during the public comment item or during the following item: “LEPC CHAIRMAN/BOARD MEMBER
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ITEMS AND SELECTION OF TOPICS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS”
Posting locations.
Pursuant to NRS 241.020, this notice has been posted at the Washoe County
Administration Building (1001 E. Ninth Street, Bldg. A); Washoe County Emergency Management (5195
Spectrum Boulevard), Reno City Hall (One East First St.), Sparks City Hall (431 Prater Way), and online at
the websites listed below.
Support documentation.
Support documentation for the items on the agenda is available to members of the public at the Washoe County
Emergency Management Office (5195 Spectrum Boulevard, Reno, Nevada), Francisco Ceballos, LEPC Treasurer
(775) 224-4109.
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AGENDA
