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The Minden Town Board meeting was held starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden, Nevada. Board Members present: Bill Driscoll, Susan Jackson, Larry Walsh, Bryan Davis and Steven Thaler. Staff present: Ryan Russell, JD Frisby, Marcie Schurke and Rachel Hamer. Chairman Thaler called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Member Davis. PUBLIC COMMENT: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Jackson/Driscoll moved and seconded approval of the February 1, 2023, Agenda as presented. Motion carries unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Walsh/Davis moved and seconded approval of the January 4, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carries unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GIFTS: Mr. Frisby thanked residents for all their kindness in delivering treats to the Staff. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Member Driscoll, Member Walsh had nothing to report. Member Driscoll thanked Staff for limb removal and pot hole repair. Member Jackson echoed her thanks to Staff. Vice- Chair Davis had nothing to report. Chair Thaler opened up the committees to the rest of the Board and asked which committees they would like to be a part of. Carson Valley Arts Council: Jackson Nevada League of Cities: Davis Carson Valley Visitors Authority: Walsh Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce: Driscoll CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approval of the January 2023 financial report including claims paid December 23, 2022 through January 20, 2023 for Fiscal Year 22/23. Jackson/Walsh moved and seconded approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carries unanimously. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: 1. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to adopt, adopt with conditions, continue or deny a Town of Minden Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2024. Possible action may include discussion and approval of all or a portion of the projects on ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes February 1, 2023 Page 2 of 2 the Capital Improvement Plan. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager and Marcie Schurke, Senior Accountant. Mr. Frisby gave a presentation of the draft Capital Improvement Plan for the Town. He brought up items that are needs and some that are wants and asked for Board direction. Member Walsh asked for the particulars on the 10th Street and where the improvements would go. Mr. Frisby relayed it would be on the side where the irrigation ditch is. He also asked if Staff can take a look at the stretch on Bougainvillea to Canterbury for possible rehabilitation. Member Jackson asked if all of the Wells have been rehabbed. Mr. Frisby relayed that #2 is the only one that is outstanding. The others that have not been done yet are not slated to as they are newer. Vice Chair Davis relayed that the schedule looked pretty straightforward but was curious as to where this lands with our reserves, especially as this relates to the larger priced items. Chair Thaler asked if the Town needs more equipment for snow removal. Mr. Frisby relayed that there is a desire to find a financial balance since this years snow storm is out of the average. Mr. Frisby relayed that normally what we have would be fine, but we are looking for smaller equipment purchases as part of the budget process. He also asked questions regarding the Wells, the trash rates, and the roads. He asked if there are maps for streets. Public Comment: None The Board asked for the reserves totals. Ms. Schurke provided the reserve totals of each of the funds. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Davis/Jackson moved and seconded approval of the draft CIP for FY 2024 as presented. Motion carries unanimously. 2. 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 an update to the Board regarding the status of several projects and items of interest. He offered to answer any questions that the Board may have.The Board did not have any additional questions. Public Comment: None ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Thaler adjourned the meeting at 6:21 pm.