Chamber and Council Meetings Top Agenda for the Week Ahead

The Fernley Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon and the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting are both slated for Wednesday. Both events take place at Fernley City Hall.

The Fernley Chamber, in conjunction with the city and Northern Nevada Development Authority, will host the Fernley Economic Summit that kicks off at 11:30. The $20-a-plate luncheon features speakers that include Len Gilman of the Reno-Tahoe Industrial Center, and Stan Thomas with Wade Development.

With the nation's economic woes in the spotlight, interest is running high regarding what's happening locally to bolster the jobs picture in Fernley and the surrounding area. The event is sold out with almost 100 business leaders and elected officials slated to attend the event. The chamber currently has a waiting list of those who want to attend the event, so if you've made reservations and won't be able to attend, contact the chamber.

The city council meeting follows at 4 p.m. with an agenda that includes a discussion of the relationship between the council, mayor and city manager and possible changes to Ordinance 1 that would provide council oversight provisions relating to actions of the city manager.

The issue first cropped up last year as the council grappled with actions taken by former City Manager Gary Bacock. At the time, the council voted down any changes in the ordinance. Bacock has since resigned his post and the makeup of the council has changed.

Other items on the agenda include a presentation regarding results of a customer satisfaction survey, and a 08-09 budget adjustment. There will also be a proposal to undertake an advertising campaign designed to attract more business to the city. A number of zoning issues are also on the slate for council consideration.

The full agenda can be reviewed here: http://www.cityoffernley.org/DocumentView.asp?DID=2673

Also, the next Coffee with the Mayor is scheduled for Saturday morning at Pioneer Crossing. The monthly event features an informal discussion of local issues with Mayor Todd Cutler and other city officials. The event takes place 8:30 to 10 a.m.