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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: Ryan Russell, JD Frisby, Marcie Schurke, and Rachel Hamer. Chairman Walsh called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bill Driscoll. PUBLIC COMMENT: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Walsh/Davis moved and seconded approval of the January 7, 2026, Agenda with the removal of Administrative Agenda Item Motion carries unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moss/Thaler moved and seconded approval of the December 3, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GIFTS: Special thank yous go out to Carson Valley Inn for the donation of the cookies, to Mr. Rozman for Santa, and to Minden Rotary for their volunteers at the Gazebo Lighting. 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 gave an update on the Carson Valley Arts Council. Member Moss thanked Staff for all the work at the Christmas Event. New Board Member Committee assignments are as follows: Chamber of Commerce – Steve Thaler Carson Valley Arts Council- Larry Walsh Carson Valley Visitors Authority – Bryan Davis Town Events – Mimi Moss 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 December 2025 financial report including claims paid November 22, 2025, through December 26, 2025, for Fiscal Year 25/26. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes January 7, 2026 Page 2 of 3 Public comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Walsh/Thaler 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 an Interlocal Transfer Agreement by and between the Douglas County School District (“DCSD”) and the Town of Minden, which if approved by both entities, DCSD shall transfer property adjacent to its district office currently used as a dog park to the Town of Minden for use as a dog park. Approval item shall include waiver of any actual or potential conflict of interest related to legal representation. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Public comment. This item was pulled from the agenda. 2. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to provide direction to Town Staff regarding the proposed process for the development, review, consideration and possible approval of the Final Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Town of Minden Budget calendar. Appearance by Marcie Schurke, Senior Accountant. Ms. Schurke gave a brief overview of the proposed budget calendar for the upcoming fiscal year and offered to answer any questions the Board may have. No Board questions or comments. Public comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Davis/Walsh moved and seconded approval of the Final Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Town of Minden Budget calendar as presented. Motion carries unanimously. 3. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to approve, approve with conditions, continue or deny Town of Minden Resolution TOM2026R-006 augmenting the FY2025/2026 budget. Appearance by Marcie Schurke, Senior Accountant. Ms. Schurke gave a brief background on the proposed augments and offered to answer any questions the board may have. No questions or comments from the Board. Public comment: None ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes January 7, 2026 Page 3 of 3 After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Walsh/Moss moved and seconded approval of Town of Minden Resolution TOM2026R-006 augmenting the FY2025/2026 budget as presented. Motion carries unanimously. 4. Not for possible action: Annual training regarding Open Meeting Law, Ethics and Land Planning conducted by Ryan Russell, Town Attorney. Mr. Russell gave a presentation on Open Meeting Law, Ethics, and Land Planning. Public comment: None 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 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. Frisby gave a brief update on staffing and spoke to the possible interest in the purchase of the Douglas County School District Administration building. Ms. Schurke spoke about a recent meeting with RTP Committee for the grant proposal. This grant request would assist funding a restroom at Jake’s Wetlands. Vice-Chairman Thaler asked about the timeline for the new bear cans. Member Moss asked about the Christmas event float. Chairman Driscoll relayed his pleasure with the Town of Minden, expressed confidence in the Board, and looks forward to the upcoming year. Public comment: None ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Walsh adjourned the meeting at 6:08 pm. 4938-2631-4609, v. 1