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The Minden Town Board meeting was held starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden, Nevada. Board Members present: Susan Jackson, Bill Driscoll, Larry Walsh, Bryan Davis and Steven Thaler. Staff present: Ryan Russell, JD Frisby, Jeff Cady, and Rachel Hamer. Chairman Thaler called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Member Driscoll. PUBLIC COMMENT: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Walsh/Jackson moved and seconded approval of the, September 6, 2023, Agenda as presented. Motion carries unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Davis/Walsh moved and seconded approval of the August 2, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carries unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GIFTS: None BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Member Walsh spoke with the Arts Council and will be taking over that committee for Member Jackson. Vice-Chairman Davis thanked Mrs. Hamer for preparing the draft survey, and is working to get it to the rest of the Board for review. Member Driscoll reported that he attended the Strategic Plan meeting and said the Town may be able to work with the County moving forward. Member Jackson expressed her thanks to Member Walsh and the Board for taking on the Arts Council committee. Chairman Thaler brought up the new events center grand opening. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approval of the August 2023 financial report including claims paid July 22, 2023 through August 25, 2023 for Fiscal Year 22/23 and 23/24. Public comment: None Davis/Walsh moved and seconded approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carries unanimously. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: 1. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to direct Staff on draft changes to Douglas County Code 18.04.080 - Town of Minden Trash and Garbage collection and to pursue changes through the County. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Frisby relayed that the proposed changes in the backup material sand are based off of the feedback and direction from the Board at the August 2023 board meeting. Board ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes September 6, 2023 Page 2 of 2 comments included clarification on the changes to County Code. Member Walsh had two minor grammatical changes to the draft. Public comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Jackson/Driscoll moved and seconded approval of the proposed changes to Douglas County Code 18.04.080 – Town of Minden Trash and Garbage collection, and to pursue changes through Douglas County. Motion carries unanimously. 2. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to approve, approve with conditions, continue or deny a conceptual design for the Westwood Park Splash Pad. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Frisby gave a presentation on the proposed design for the Westwood Park Splash Pad and asked for direction and feedback. Member Jackson asked if there has been any feedback from residents from the area. Mr. Frisby relayed that most of the comments were that the Minden Park splash pad is too small and they want something more interactive. Chairman Thaler commented that there are a lot more children in the neighborhood and that families are excited to see this move forward, he mentioned the need for extra features and shade structures. Member Driscoll expressed he liked the direction Staff is going in. Member Walsh liked all the proposed features. Member Jackson relayed her appreciation of the proposal. Vice-Chairman Davis expressed the need to be mindful of the positioning. Public comment: None No Action. 3. 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. Cady offered to answer any questions the Board may have and gave a Staffing update. Member Driscoll said thank you to the Staff for their hard work and their friendliness. Mr. Frisby gave an update on Staffing, projects and other items of interest. Mrs. Hamer gave an update on a couple items of interest to the Board. Chairman Thaler brought up concern over staffing in the future and starting wages. Public comment: None ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Thaler adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m.