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The Minden Town Board meeting was held starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden, Nevada. Board Members present: Steve Thaler, Mimi Moss, Larry Walsh, Bryan Davis, and Bill Driscoll. Staff present: Jim Cavilia, JD Frisby, Marcie Schurke, and Rachel Hamer. Chairman Driscoll called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Larry Walsh. PUBLIC COMMENT: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moss/Walsh moved and seconded approval of the February 4, 2026. Motion carries unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Davis/Walsh moved and seconded approval of the January 7, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GIFTS: None. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Items on the Administrative Agenda will not be discussed during Board Member committee reports. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this portion of the agenda until the matter has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action may be taken. Discussion may include a report on activities of committees or general information of interest to the Board. Mr. Walsh attended the LISTEN and is excited to see the project come along. Mr. Driscoll attended the GGG meeting, but there was nothing on their agenda that concerns Minden. CONSENT AGENDA: Items may be moved to or from the Consent Agenda at the beginning of the Board meeting during the Approval of the Consent Agenda. Items on the Consent Agenda may be voted on in a block, i.e., with one motion on all those items, one second to the motion, and one vote by the Board members. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be heard immediately following the Consent Agenda in the order in which they appear in the Consent Agenda. 1. Approval of the January 2026 financial report including claims paid December 27, 2025, through January 23, 2026, for Fiscal Year 25/26. 2. Approval of a request by Douglas County Parks and Recreation to waive park rental fees, provide staff to monitor the park, assist with cleanup of the events, and provide trash dumpsters at no charge for each concert in the park and to contribute Town Funds not to exceed $5,500 in fiscal year 25/26 to sponsor the 2026 Summer Concert Series, which include one concert in FY 25/26 and four concerts in FY26/27. Approval of the request will include: closure of Fifth Street between Esmeralda Avenue and Mono Avenue from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Esmeralda Avenue from 5th ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes February 4, 2026 Page 2 of 5 Street to 6th Street from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm June 26th, July 17th, August 14th, August 28th, September 18th for the 2026 Summer Concert Series. Public comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Walsh/Moss moved and seconded approval of the Consent Agenda, with the amended paid claims. Motion carries unanimously. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: The following item(s) are scheduled for public hearing. At the beginning of each item, the Chairman will call the item. Normally, the applicant and/or its representatives are permitted to speak first, and then Town Staff may present a summary of the staff report and recommendation, including any updated information received by the Town after the reports were distributed. Next, Board discussion, and then the Chairman will open the hearing to public comment. For items on which action is to be taken, the Chairman will close the hearing of public comment before a motion is made and a vote is taken. The Chairman has the right to establish reasonable time limits for comments and to allow for rebuttal comments. 1. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to approve, approve with conditions, continue or deny a request by Blair Melton & Jimmy Petrolia, dba The Beauty Bungalow, to lease 1604 Esmeralda Avenue, Suite 202, Minden, NV for $488 plus a $75 flat rate for utilities per month or an amount to be determined by the Board. Possible action may include authorizing the Town Manager to execute a lease agreement with a one-year lease term and a one-year renewal option for the same in a format acceptable to Town Counsel. Public comment. Jimmy Petrolia, with the Beauty Bungalow, introduced himself and offered to answer any questions the board may have. No board comments. Public Comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Moss/Thaler moved and seconded approval of a request by Blair Melton & Jimmy Petrolia, dba The Beauty Bungalow, to lease 1604 Esmeralda Avenue, Suite 202, Minden, NV for $488 plus a $75 flat rate for utilities per month or an amount to be determined by the Board. Possible action may include authorizing the Town Manager to execute a lease agreement with a one-year lease term and a one-year renewal option for the same in a format acceptable to Town Counsel. Motion carries unanimously. 2. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to provide direction to Town Staff to pursue negotiations/discussions with Douglas County School District Staff to bring back possible acquisition scenarios to the Board for the Douglas County School District Administrative Building and property located at 1638 Mono Ave, Minden, NV. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Frisby relayed the time has come to have discussion about whether the acquisition of this property would be something the board is interested in. He discussed some of ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes February 4, 2026 Page 3 of 5 the issues with the building that would need to be addressed and offered to answer any questions the board may have. He said he looked forward to hearing back from the community. Chairman Driscoll relayed this would preserve the history but allow the town more flexibility. He mentioned the use is very similar to how the school district was using it and wouldn’t change much in the neighborhood. He did express concern over the age of the building and the need to have thorough inspections and utility costs for the board to review before deciding. Vice-Chairman Thaler expressed full support of looking into the possibility of purchasing the building. He said the Town may have to get creative in coming up with the finances. Member Moss wished to hear from the public on their thoughts, but expressed concern with whether it is retro fitted for earthquakes. Member Davis supported the pursuit of the acquisition. Member Walsh echoed the same support and also wished to hear from the public. Mr. Frisby relayed the dog park discussion and contract are on hold at this time until the school district makes some decisions. Public comment: Shawnyne Garren gave public comment and asked what other uses the space could have. Adrienne Sawyer gave public comment relaying support of the Town Office moving to the school district building and mentioned some of the stipulations associated with the parcels. Matt Bernard gave public comment in support of the item and expressed thanks for preserving the history of Minden. Melinda Matus gave public comment and wished to have the dog park back opened. She mentioned the historical value is important. The Board asked if a tour of the facility could be arranged. Mr. Frisby said he would work on that. No motion was made. The Board and Staff felt the direction was relayed in all the comments of support by the board and public. 3. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to provide direction to Town Staff regarding the conceptual design and estimates for the Jake’s Wetlands improvements. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Frisby discussed the importance of working to get Jake’s looking its best. He went over a short presentation of some of the design that the engineering company has come up with. The costs were also discussed, the options with the pathway construction, and the restrooms. Board comments included questions about the cost breakdown, the need to get rid of the willows, concern over the moss, the desire to continue with the vision that Susie Jackson had for this area, the need to maintain and remove some of the current vegetation, placement of signage, conversations about proper filtration, and the fondness of the area. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes February 4, 2026 Page 4 of 5 Public comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Walsh/Moss, moved and seconded to direct staff to move forward with the project as presented with option #1 for the pathway. Motion carries unanimously. 4. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to provide direction regarding a staff presentation on the update to the current budgeted capital projects for FY 25/26. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Frisby gave a presentation regarding the current status of the FY 25/26 CIP. This included the estimated costs of each project and what the time frames are. Jake’s Wetlands was not discussed as it appeared on the previous item. Mackland Waterline and Road Rehab: Staff relayed doing both at the same time is prudent. Mr. Frisby relayed that this will most likely go over budget as it is a large section of road and pipe. Board comments included support of moving forward even with it going over budget. Well #12: Mr. Frisby relayed that we are moving forward with a test well to get a better idea of the geology and possible impacts to the Well owned by Gardnerville Water Company. Dog Park: Mr. Frisby said this is on hold until the school district makes some decisions regarding the property. Pickle Ball Courts: Mr. Frisby explained this is back to the drawing board on it’s location. The property next to the tennis courts is no longer a viable option, and staff is looking for direction, and if Westwood or other areas would work. Board comments included looking at placing them at Westwood Park, but agreeing that sending a survey to the neighborhood would be a good idea. Staff relayed they would send a survey out to the residents and businesses in Westwood. Other options brought up were Seaman Pond or possibly next to the school district if the Town moves forward with that purchase. Board comments also included the possibility of doing only a couple courts if space is a concern. Public comment: Matt Bernard gave public comment regarding the appreciation of doing the road rehab at the same time as the waterline replacement, and that the property at Seaman could be a great location for the pickle ball courts. No motion was made. The Board and Staff felt the direction was relayed in all the comments by the board. 5. 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes February 4, 2026 Page 5 of 5 related to trash, retail and wholesale water service, and other functions of the Town of Minden. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Public comment. Mr. Frisby offered to answer any questions the board may have on Staff Reports. Public comment: None ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Driscoll adjourned the meeting at 7:24 pm. 4938-2631-4609, v. 1