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The Minden Town Board meeting was held starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden, Nevada. Board Members present: Susan Jackson, Bill Driscoll, Bryan Davis, and Steve Thaler. Staff present: Ryan Russell, JD Frisby, Jeff Cady, Seth Altamirano and Rachel Hamer. Chairwoman Jackson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Member Thaler. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Jerry Turner provided public comment on a variety of items including but not limited to COVID-19, citing several books and articles, Agenda 21, globalists and the money barons. Mr. Rudy McTee gave public comment regarding the unpaved section on Heybourne Road by Winhaven up towards the RV parking. He asked for that section to be rocked or to address the speed limit signs. Mr. Pohlman gave public comment regarding the dust on the same section of road and recommended a possible solution. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Thaler/Driscoll moved and seconded approval of the June 2, 2021 Agenda. Motion carries unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Davis/Thaler moved and seconded approval of the May 5, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carries unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GIFTS: None BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Member Driscoll relayed that at the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting they introduced the new Board Members. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approval of the May 2021 financial report including claims paid April 23, 2021 through May 20, 2021 for Fiscal Year 20/21. 2. Approval of the policy renewal from Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool (POOL) and authorization of payment to POOL in the amount of sixty three thousand four hundred and ninety seven and seventeen cents ($63,497.17) for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. 3. Approval of the 2021 Town of Minden Christmas Celebration on Friday, December 3, 2021 and the 26th annual Parade of Lights from Heritage Park to Minden Park Saturday, December 4, 2021. Approval of this request includes closure of the following streets on Friday, December 3rd, 2021 from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm: Fifth Street between Mono Avenue and Esmeralda Ave and Esmeralda Ave between 4th and 5th Streets. Approval also includes closure of additional streets on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Esmeralda Ave. from US Highway 395 to Eighth Street; closure of Eighth, ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes June 2, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Seventh, Sixth, Fifth and Fourth Streets between US Highway 395 and County Road; Third Street between US Highway 395 and Mono, and closure of Mono Avenue between Third Street and Eighth Street. Thaler/Driscoll moved and seconded approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carries unanimously. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: 1. For presentation only: Discussion on the Carson River Water Marketing Study. Appearance by Edwin James, General Manager, Carson Water Subconservancy. Mr. Ed James gave a presentation regarding the CWSD Carson River Water Marketing Study. The information included flow levels in various parts of the water shed as well as groundwater usage as well as the health of the water shed. Member Thaler asked questions about the water bills that were brought forward and their status. Mr. James relayed that all the water bills died and have not moved forward. Members Davis and Driscoll thanked Mr. James for bringing this forward. Chairwoman Jackson asked for an update on the WaterSmart Grant. Public Comment: None 2. For presentation only: Discussion on the “Water Connects Us All” Campaign. Appearance by Shane Fryer, Watershed Program Specialist, Carson Water Subconservancy. A presentation was given by Shane Fryer on the new campaign that CWSD is pushing forward. He provided some highlights and offered to answer any questions that the Board may have. Member Thaler asked questions regarding where storm water goes into the river and how that is tracked. Public Comment: None 3. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to direct staff in relation to Staff Reports. Discussion shall include a Staff Report on the activities, progress on or status of assigned tasks and projects, or general information regarding operations and projects related to trash, retail and wholesale water service, and other functions of the Town of Minden. Appearance by Jeff Cady, Public Works Superintendent and JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Cady offered to answer any questions the Board may have regarding the public works staff report. Mr. Driscoll thanked Staff for the hard work in the hot weather. Mr. Frisby gave an update to the Board regarding several items of interest including an update on events and discussed the voluntary water restrictions that have been in place since 2015. He relayed that the section of road that Mr. McTee mentioned is not a Town maintained road, however a conversation with the County could certainly occur. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes June 2, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Public Comment: None ADJOURNMENT: Chairwoman Jackson moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 pm.