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The Minden Town Board meeting was held starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden, Nevada. Board Members present: Susan Jackson, Steven Thaler, Bryan Davis, and Bill Driscoll. Staff present: Ryan Russell, JD Frisby, and Rachel Hamer. Chairman Driscoll called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Driscoll. PUBLIC COMMENT: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Jackson/Thaler moved and seconded approval of the July 13, 2022 Agenda as presented. Motion carries unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Davis/Jackson moved and seconded approval of the June 1, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carries unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GIFTS: Mr. Frisby relayed thank you to all the volunteers and partners for our Fourth of July Celebration. Mr. Driscoll thanked Staff for their hard work. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS: Will present this at next month’s meeting. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Vice-Chair thanked Staff for their hard work at the 4th. Member Davis thanked Staff for all their hard work and putting the park back the way it was before. Member Jackson thanked Staff and fellow Board members for all their hard work and organization. Chairman Driscoll concurred with statements of appreciation for Staff, volunteers and fellow Board Members. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approval of the June 2022 financial report including claims paid May 20, 2022 through June 30, 2022 for Fiscal Year 21/22 and 22/23. 2. Approval of the policy renewal from Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool (POOL) and authorization of payment to POOL in the amount of sixty nine thousand seven hundred and sixteen and fifty three cents ($69,716.53) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. 3. Approval of a request by Mike Schiller for a street closure on August 12, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for the Main Street Car Show & Shine event. Approval of this event would include closure of Esmeralda Avenue from Sixth Street to Fourth Street; Mono Avenue from Sixth Street to Fifth Street; Fourth Street from the Alley between US Hwy 395 and Esmeralda Avenue to Esmeralda Avenue; Fifth Street from the Alley between US Hwy 395 and Esmeralda Avenue to Mono Avenue; and Sixth Street between Esmeralda Avenue and Mono Avenue. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes July 13, 2022 Page 2 of 3 Jackson/Thaler moved and seconded approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carries unanimously. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: 1. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to formally accept, accept with conditions, continue or deny water distribution improvements for the Heybourne Meadows Subdivision Phase IIIB to the Town of Minden for maintenance. Appearance by Rob Anderson, Principle Engineer, RO Anderson Engineering. Mr. Frisby gave the presentation on behalf of RO Anderson Engineering. Staff has tested everything and is ok with moving forward. Public comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Thaler/Jackson moved and seconded acceptance of water distribution improvements for the Heybourne Meadows Subdivision Phase IIIB to the Town of Minden for maintenance after at least one connection has been paid for an established. Motion carries unanimously. 2. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to review and confirm, confirm with conditions, continue or repeal the Town of Minden Resolution Number TOM-2015R-01, A Resolution of the Town Board of Minden Calling for System Wide Voluntary Water Restrictions, including but not limited to, staff suggested alternate watering days and specific watering times in the Town of Minden and calling for the implementation of similar voluntary measures for the Town’s Wholesale customers. The Town Board is required to evaluate this resolution annually. Appearance by JD Frisby, Minden Town Manager. Mr. Frisby presented this to the Board and asked if there were any changes the Board may want to make. Public comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent delibration, Jackson/Davis moved to confirm the Town of Minden Resolution Number TOM-2015R-01, A Resolution of the Town Board of Minden Calling for System Wide Voluntary Water Restrictions. Motion carries unanimously. 3. For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action to approve, approve with conditions, continue or deny an Independent Consultant Agreement for accounting services to be provided to the Town of Minden by Mammoth and Margin Co., Inc., A California Professional Corporation. Possible action on this item may include, without limitation, approval of contract amount not to exceed $46,000.00. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes July 13, 2022 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Frisby presented why this contract is before the Board and offered to answer any questions they may have. Public comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Thaler/Jackson moved and seconded an Independent Consultant Agreement for accounting services to be provided to the Town of Minden by Mammoth and Margin Co., Inc., A California Professional Corporation. Possible action on this item may include, without limitation, approval of contract amount not to exceed $46,000.00. Motion carries unanimously. 4. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to approve, approve with modifications, continue or deny the Town of Minden Bear Can Policy. Approval may include setting a yearly budget in the Trash Fund (635) not to exceed $5,000.00. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Frisby asked the Board for feedback on the policy that has been presented. Public comment: None Member Thaler asked for some clarification on a few points of the policy. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Jackson/Thaler moved to approve the Town of Minden Bear Can Policy as presented. Approval may include setting a yearly budget in the Trash Fund (635) not to exceed $5,000.00. Motion carries unanimously. 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 an update on a few items of interest and offered to answer any questions the Board may have. Member Jackson asked if there was a place over by Jake’s Wetlands for a restroom facility. Chairman Driscoll asked about the property around the Seeman Pond and if there are plans for it. Vice-Chair Thaler brought up social media questions about the splash pad and how the Town deals with these. He also asked if there were any plans for additional trails, and maintenance. Public Comment: None ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Driscoll adjourned the meeting at 6:09pm.