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The Minden Town Board meeting was held starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden, Nevada. Board Members present: Susan Jackson, Bryan Davis, Roxanne Stangle and Steve Thaler. Staff present: Ryan Russell, JD Frisby, Jeff Cady and Rachel Hamer. Chairwoman Jackson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Member Bryan Davis. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Turner gave public comment on several topics including the wearing of masks, COVID-19, and 5G. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Stangle/Thaler moved and seconded approval of the August 4, 2021 Agenda. Motion carries unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Davis/Thaler moved and seconded approval of the July 7, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carries unanimously. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS: Mr. Frisby presented Dan Kistler with his 10 year service award and thanked him for his years of service. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GIFTS: None BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Member Thaler thanked Staff for all their work on the water leak at Westwood Park. Chairwoman Jackson thanked Staff for all their diligent work. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approval of the July 2021 financial report including claims paid June 25, 2021 through July 22, 2021 for Fiscal Year 20/21 and 21/22. Thaler/Davis moved and seconded approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carries unanimously. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: 1. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to direct staff in regards to possible wayfinding signage along the Hwy 395 corridor in addition to the already finalized signage, as part of the Carson Valley Visitors Authority project. Discussion and possible action may include selecting several sign locations and concepts for new Town landmarks, wayfinding signage, and directing Staff to work with Design Workshop to help with NDOT application with the cost not to exceed $6,500. Appearance by Jan Vandermade, CVVA and Tyson Murray, Design Workshop. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes August 4, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Mr. Vandermade gave a presentation regarding the project that was started several years ago and how this now comes before the Board. Member Thaler asked what areas were identified for signage, and asked clarification on where the money is being spent. Mr. Frisby gave an explanation regarding the process for this project. Mr. Davis agreed with the desire to know how this will fiscally impact the Town. Member Stangle also asked clarifying questions regarding the budget. Chairwoman Jackson agreed with the need, but asked why the time to do this is now? Mr. Frisby relayed that this is the time due to the open permit and that we would need to bring the cost of the actual signs back. Public Comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Thaler/Stangle moved and seconded approval of amount not to exceed $6,500.00 for wayfinding signage application work and to direct Staff to work with Design Workshop and the Carson Valley Visitors Authority. Motion carries unanimously. 2. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to provide staff direction regarding conceptual design for the Jakes Wetland Pavilion Project. Discussion and possible action may include selecting a Pavilion design, materials, and amenities prior to Staff soliciting Request for Proposals as required by NRS 332.063. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Frisby gave a presentation regarding the options for the pavilion and asked the Board for direction regarding the type and color. Members Thaler and Davis expressed their desire for the two tiered with the rust color roof. Member Stangle agreed with the same choice and addressed the need to keep the parks consistent. Chairwoman Jackson sought clarification on the flooring and installation of the pavilion. Public Comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Davis/Thaler moved and seconded the two-tiered pavilion (Design C) for Jakes Wetlands trailhead with the rustic look as it appears in the background material. Motion carries unanimously. 3. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to provide staff direction regarding conceptual design for the Westwood Park Pavilion Project. Discussion and possible action may include selecting a Pavilion design, materials, location, and amenities prior to Staff soliciting Request for Proposals as required by NRS 332.063. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Frisby gave a brief explanation of where the pavilion would be located and the difference in the color of the roof. Board comments included a desire for continuity with other parks. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes August 4, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Public Comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Davis/Stangle moved and seconded approval of the two-tiered pavilion (Design C) for the Westwood Park Pavilion Project with a matching roof to the existing restroom building. Motion carries unanimously. 4. 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 gave a brief update on the line break at Westwood Park. Mr. Frisby asked for a Board Member to appear for the Concert in the Park on August 27th to accept our sponsorship plaque. He gave an update for the metering program, the pavement index project and other items of interest. Member Thaler asked the question about the cutting into the road in County Rd and what it was for. Chairwoman Jackson thanked the firefighters for their work and to Staff for addressing the issue with the siren timer. Public Comment: None ADJOURNMENT: Chairwoman Jackson adjourned the meeting at 6:24pm.