Transcript Eastern Lincoln County Community Assessment Lincoln County, Nevada Including: • Pioche • Panaca • Caliente Preliminary Report September 23, 2010

Eastern Lincoln County Community Assessment
Lincoln County, Nevada
Including:
• Pioche
• Panaca
• Caliente
Preliminary Report
September 23, 2010
Agenda for the Evening
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Welcome and Introductions
Review the process
Touring Your Communities
What was said
What was heard – Major Themes
Next Steps
“Amazing Masie”
A Community Assessment is:
A community based planning and
assessment process consisting of
interviewing a large number of people in
the community, recording their
suggestions and having a team of experts
write up recommendations for
community use.
Benefits to Your Community
• Affordable assessment process
• An opportunity to hear from community
members
• Opens communication
• Brings “outside” ideas into your community
• In-kind contribution for grants
• New resources for you to use
Eastern Lincoln County Community Assessment
Hosted by the Lincoln County Commission
in cooperation with
Nevada Rural Development Council
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Special THANKS to:
The City of Wells
Western Nevada Development District
Made possible with financial assistance from
Nevada Community Development Block Grant Program
September 20 – 23, 2010
• Interviewed residents in 15 listening sessions
from many different groups
• Two sessions with students
• Asked 3 questions (problems & challenges;
strengths and assets; projects and initiatives)
• Took what we heard and developed major themes
Many THANKS!
Lincoln County Human Services
Lincoln County Commission
Caliente Volunteer Fire Department
Faith Based Communities
Caliente City Council
Silver Cafe
Pine Tree Inn
Overland Hotel
Touring Your Communities
Touring Your Communities
Listening Sessions
What You Said:
Quotable
“Quotes”
Problems & Challenges
Lack of Jobs
Struggling Local Economy
Too Much Government
Not Enough for Kids to do
Threats to the State Parks
Sidewalk and Street Improvements
Exporting our Kids
Lack of Private Land
Strengths & Assets
Caring People
Gorgeous Scenery
Community Values
Low Cost of Living
Five State Parks
“Pull-Together” People
Safety and Peacefulness
Strengths & Assets
Pool of Talented People
Honor Camp & Youth Center
History & Heritage
Resiliency
100 Miles from a Traffic Light
Tourism
Abundant Potential and Opportunity
Climate
Good Strong Schools & Teachers
Hospital
Good Soil and Good Water
What We Heard – Major Themes
• Infrastructure
• Jobs
• Natural Resources
• Quality of Life
• Tourism
• Water Management
• Youth
Infrastructure
Roads need repairs
Street Signage and Lighting
Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters
Utility Brown Outs/Capacity
Panaca Water System
Jobs!
Job Opportunities are Lacking
Small Industry is Needed
Entrepreneurism is Lacking
Small Business Development is Needed
Local Access to Vocational Education
Local Access to Higher Education
Local Businesses Struggling
Leakage out of the Area
Mentoring Programs Are Needed
Yucca Mountain Development
Natural Resources
Over Regulation
Agricultural Concerns
Mining Development Needed
Open Space Accessibility
Rangeland Management Issues
Fire Control
Alternative Energy Development
Quality of Life
Too Much Government Regulation
Afraid of Change
Need More Regional Thinking
Need to Retain Community Standards
when Attracting new Businesses
Need Sustainable Volunteerism
Need More Housing
Quality of Life Con’t
Need Health Care and Specialty Services
Peace, Quiet and Clear Skies
Caring People; Caring Community
Strong Faith Based Community
Safe Community
Need Community Clean Up
Tourism & Recreation
Managed ATV Trails
Control ATV’s on Streets
Five State Parks, Historical Site
National Park
Hunting and Fishing
Close Proximity to Resources
Heritage Tourism
Events and Activity Development
Tourism Related Services Lacking
Close to Metropolitan Areas
Additional Tourist Information Needed
Multigenerational Recreation Centers
Water Management
Flood Plain Designation
Develop Ditches, Creeks, Bridges, Culverts
Water Grab
Onerous FEMA Restrictions
Panaca Water System
Youth
New Middle School
Improve Track at the High School
More Non-Sports Activities
Diversify Sports Activities
Recreation Centers
Quality Skate Parks
Indoor Swimming Pool
More Sports Fields
Job Opportunities for Youth
More Wholesome Youth Activities
After Activities Transportation
Next Steps
We will be back in 8 weeks:
– Present Draft Report
– Analysis, recommendations, & resources
– You may get a copy at the Lincoln County
Court House or Cooperative Extension
– Also on web site: ww.lincolncountynv.org/
Next Steps
Your Mission:
• Set Priorities
• Form Action Groups
• Develop Action Plans
• Become Engaged
You are NOT on Your Own
Once priorities are set – assistance is available
to help you accomplish your goals from:
• Nevada Rural Development Council
• University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
• Your Resource Team
The Power of One !
“Amazing Masie”
What one person can do to
make a difference in your
community!
THANK YOU from the team….
Michael
Jolene
Carl
Dan
See you in 2 months!!!
Nevada Rural Development Council
Carl Dahlen, Community Assessment Coordinator
PO Box 3926
Carson City, Nevada 89702
775/230-0075
[email protected]