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The Minden Town Board meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at 1602 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden, Nevada. NOTICE: NRS 237: The Minden Town Board has adopted a Standard Policy No. 7, which contains a motion regarding Business Impact Statements (BIS). When the Town Board approves its agenda, it also approves a motion which includes ratification of staff action taken pursuant to NRS 237.030 et seq. with respect to items on the Board’s agenda. This includes, without limitation, the conclusion that each rule, ordinance, or regulation which is on the Board’s agenda is without direct and significant economic burden on a business or direct restriction on the formation, operation, or expansion of a business; and that each rule, ordinance, or regulation which is on the Board’s agenda for which a BIS has not been prepared does not impose a direct and significant economic impact on a business or a direct restriction on the formation, operation, or expansion of a business. NOTICE: to persons with disabilities: Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate individuals with disabilities desiring to attend the meeting. Please contact the Minden Town Office in writing at 1604 Esmeralda Avenue in Minden, Nevada or call [PHONE REDACTED] in advance of the meeting, preferably at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, so that the arrangements may be conveniently made. NOTICE: Items on the Agenda may be taken out of order. The Minden Town Board may combine two or more agenda items for consideration. The Minden Town Board may at any time remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda. Any restrictions imposed by the Board or its chair on public comment must be reasonable and may restrict time, place and manner of comments but may not restrict comments based on viewpoint. Rachel Hamer, Town of Minden Secretary posted copies of this notice and agenda at a.m. on the third working day, before the meeting at the following locations: Minden Administration Office, 1604 Esmeralda Avenue, ste 101, Minden, NV 89423; Minden Post Office, 1640 US Hwy 395, Minden, NV 89423; Douglas County Administrative Building, 1616 8th Street, Minden, NV 89423; and CVIC Hall bulletin board, 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden, NV 89423. Signed: Rachel Hamer, Secretary. Copies of supporting material may be requested from Rachel Hamer, Secretary, at 1604 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden, Nevada; by mail addressed to Ms. Hamer addressed to at the Minden Town Office; by phone at (775) 782-5976 or by email at [EMAIL REDACTED]. Copies of supporting material are available to the public at the Town Office, on the Town’s website, www.townofminden.com, and at the meeting on the date and place listed above. 5:30 P.M. CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT: Discussion may be limited to three minutes per person at the discretion of the Chair. 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 5, 2015, Board Meeting ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Agenda September 2, 2015 Page 2 of 4 August 19, 2015, Special Board Meeting ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GIFTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE AWARDS 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. The Board Committee assignments and potential presenters on this portion of the agenda are as follows: Event Planning- Bill Souligny Minden Water- Matt Bernard New Development Applications - John Stephans Citizen’s Advisory Committee/Main Street Steering Committee- Charlie Condron CONSENT AGENDA FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: 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 July 2015 financial report including claims paid July 24, 2015 through August 20, 2015 for fiscal year 2015 and 2016. 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 their 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 provide direction to Town Staff regarding a presentation on the impact of the speed tables installed on Wildrose. Appearance by Jenifer Davidson, Town Manager. Public comment. 2. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to approve, approve with conditions, continue or deny a request by Town Staff to utilize BHC Consultants, and Lawrence Werner P.E. as a contract employee of BHC to analyze the existing infrastructure and operational parameters of the Town of Minden Water System and the Policies, Procedures and Organizational Structure of the Town of Minden Water Department in furtherance of the Town of Minden Strategic Planning Goal to evaluate the Town of Minden Wholesale Water Program; and if approved, authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement for the same for an amount not to exceed $50,000 in a form acceptable to Town Counsel. Appearance by Jenifer Davidson, Minden Town Manager. Public comment. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Agenda September 2, 2015 Page 3 of 4 3. Not for possible action: Discussion regarding an Update on Activities in the Carson River Watershed and the activities of Carson Water Subconservancy District. Appearance by Edwin James, General Manager, Carson Water Subconservancy District. Public comment. 4. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to approve, approve with conditions, continue or deny an invitation for the Town Manager to give a presentation at the 2015 Nevada Water Resources Association (NWRA) Fall Symposium October 20th regarding the status of the regional pipeline and the impact of drought on the management of the regional system. Appearance by Edwin James, General Manager, Carson Water Subconservancy District. Public comment. 5. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to provide direction to Town Staff regarding an update of the projects, priorities and funding options identified in the proposed Douglas County Countywide Connectivity Economic Vitality Project. Presentation by Jacques and Dominique Etchegoyhen, Co-Champions of the Countywide Connectivity Economic Vitality Project. Public comment. 6. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to provide input on a presentation by Douglas County Staff regarding possible regulations and requirements for the installation of photovoltaic solar facilities in Douglas County. Appearance by Hope Sullivan, Douglas County Planning Manager. Public comment. 7. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to approve, approve with conditions, continue or deny a request by the Douglas County Sewer Improvement District (DCSID) #1 for the Minden Town Board to recommend to Douglas County approval of the pending special use permit application for the Buckeye Creek Reservoir Project. Appearance by Robert Anderson, Principal Engineer, RO Anderson Engineer. Public comment. 8. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to accept, accept with conditions, continue or deny a bid by Kustom Koatings for the 2015 Town of Minden Street Sealing Project for an amount not to exceed $89,855.59, and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement for the same. Appearance by Bruce Scott, Town Engineer. Public comment. 9. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to direct staff in relation to Staff Reports. Discussion shall include an Engineering Report which may include discussion on streets, sidewalks, drainage, water issues and related items. Discussion may also include an update regarding work completed on the Heybourne Well Project. Appearance by Bruce Scott, Town Engineer. Public comment. 10. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to direct staff in relation to Staff Reports. Discussion shall include a Manager’s 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 Jenifer Davidson, Town Manager. Public comment. PUBLIC COMMENT: Final period of public comment to allow public comment on any matter within the Town Board’s jurisdiction, control, or advisory power. Discussion may be limited to three minutes per person at the discretion of the Chair. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this portion of ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Agenda September 2, 2015 Page 4 of 4 the agenda until the matter has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action may be taken. REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT