Carson City Supervisor Jim Shirk provides an update on the actions taken by the Board of Supervisors at its last meeting, Jan. 2, 2014.

Shirk discusses redevelopment, establishing goals, the upcoming budget and capital improvements. He also discusses his top priorities including the selection of the city manager, street repair funding, family-friendly events, and agenda timeliness.

Deputies see it everyday, drivers talking on their cell phones or texting while driving. What’s the big deal? Well for one thing, it is illegal but, it also distracts you from concentrating on the roadway and traffic ahead of you.

Five seconds to send a quick text is equal to the length of a football field when driving 55 miles per hour. That’s how long your eyes are off the road. The average text conversation lasts about three minutes.

UPDATE: The structure fire at a Gentry Lane home is now under control, reports Carson City Assistant Fire Chief Tom Tarulli. The fire was situated in the high-peak roof area of the home. The cause has not yet been determined, he said.

Firefighters knocked it down within 30 minutes of the call. Damage to the home is between $80,000 to $100,000, said Battalion Chief John Arneson.

Carson City commuters can expect the following road detours, utility and shoulder work beginning Monday. The following road report is for the week of January 6-12:

Beginning Monday, January 6, through Friday, January 10, West Fifth Street will be closed between Nevada Street and Division Street from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. Detours will be signed.