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The Minden Town Board meeting was held starting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden, Nevada. Board Members present: Matt Bernard, Roxanne Stangle, John Stephans, Bill Driscoll and Susie Jackson. Staff present: Ryan Russell, JD Frisby, Jeff Cady and Rachel Hamer. Chairwoman Stangle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Matt Bernard. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Turner gave continued public comment regarding the differences between republics and democracy. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Stephans/Driscoll moved to approve the October 2, 2019, 2019 Agenda. Motion carries unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Stephans/Jackson moved and seconded approval of the September 4, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GIFTS: None BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Chairwoman Stangle asked for Board participation at Safety Street, the Gazebo Lighting and the Parade of Lights. Board Members were asked to reach out to Staff if they are available. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approval of the September 2019 financial report including claims paid August 23, 2019 through September 19, 2019 for Fiscal Year 19/20. Stephans/Driscoll moved and seconded approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carries unanimously. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: 1. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to direct Staff regarding potential signage at Jake’s Wetlands. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Frisby gave an explanation of what Staff looked into regarding potential signage. He gave cost parameters and discussed the options. Ms. Jackson and Mr. Driscoll agreed that a simple sign would be sufficient. Mr. Stephans agreed for a simple sign, but did not want the Town logo on it. He also mentioned that after a conversation with a Staff Member, a goose crossing sign on Lucerne might be of ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes October 2, 2019 Page 2 of 3 use. Mr. Bernard also agreed with a simple sign but did not have a strong feeling regarding the use of Town logo, however he did feel the Town is responsible to do it as it is on Town property. Public comment: Ms. Giannopulos agreed with the custom compliance sign and the geese crossing sign. She also asked if fishing was of concern. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation Jackson/Driscoll moved and seconded to recommend to Staff the installation of the custom compliance signs, as seen in the backup materials, with the Minden Logo. Motion carries unanimously. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation Stephans/Bernard moved and seconded to put up Geese Crossing signs on Lucerne on either side of the crosswalk by High Sierra Fellowship. Motion carries unanimously. 2. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to direct Staff regarding traffic safety complaints at intersections along Wildrose Drive at 4th and 6th Streets surrounding the addition of the Mackland Phase 4 Subdivision. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Frisby mentioned that this is before the Board with the newly approved addition of Mackland Phase 4 improvements, 4th and 6th Street are now open. Staff felt it was warranted to place signs for safety, as there have been many complaints from residents. Mr. Stephans relayed that he is ok with the placement of the signs but asked about the speed hump. Mr. Bernard also agreed with the need for signs, but expressed concern with the line of sight with several of the mature trees in front of the proposed placements. Public comment: Mr. Hamer gave public comment regarding the proposed placement of the stop signs and agreed with them. He mentioned that stop signs were originally asked for before the speed humps were put in. Ms. Giannopulos gave public comment regarding the need for signs but disagreed on the proposed placement. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation Bernard/Driscoll moved and seconded approval of the placement of stop signs as recommended by Staff in the presentation at 4th Street and Wildrose Drive and 6th Street and Wildrose Drive. Motion carries unanimously. 3. For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action, to approve, approve with conditions, continue or deny a request by Town Staff to utilize Farr West Engineering to design the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Town of Minden Waterline Replacement Project in the amount of $51,000. If approved the Board may also authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement for the same on behalf of the Town. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes October 2, 2019 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Frisby gave a brief explanation of the project and offered to answer any questions the Board may have. Mr. Stephans asked for clarification about the differences on the Engineering Estimate Costs. Mr. Bernard also asked for clarification on the total cost of the project vs. the design engineering costs. Public comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation Stephans/Bernard moved and seconded to approve a request by Town Staff to utilize Farr West Engineering to design the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Town of Minden Waterline Replacement Project in the amount of $51,000. Motion carries unanimously. 4. Not for possible action: Annual training regarding Open Meeting Law, Ethics and Land Planning conducted by Ryan Russell, Town Attorney. Mr. Russell gave a presentation to the Board and offered to answer any questions. Public comment: None 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 to the Board for Staff projects and other items of interest. Public comment: None PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Turner continued his comments on the national debt and the need to stop the dependence on the federal government. He cited several books and articles regarding socialism. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Stephans moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:58pm.