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The Minden Town Board meeting was held starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden, Nevada. Board Members present: Susan Jackson, Bill Driscoll, Bryan Davis, Steven Thaler, and Larry Walsh. Staff present: Ryan Russell, JD Frisby, Jeff Cady, and Michelle Brown. Chairman Thaler called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Member Walsh. PUBLIC COMMENT: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Jackson/Walsh moved and seconded approval of the, October 4, 2023, Agenda as presented. Motion carries unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Driscoll/Davis moved and seconded approval of the September 6, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carries unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GIFTS: None BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Member Driscoll gave an update on the GGG. Member Jackson acknowledged JD for being coach of the year for girl’s golf team. Vice Chair Davis congratulated JD on his achievement as well. Chair Thaler gave kudos to staff. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approval of the October 2023 financial report including claims paid September 23, 2023 through October 20, 2023 for Fiscal Year 23/24. Public comment: None Davis/Jackson 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. Public comment. JD gave a brief presentation on the item and an explanation as to why this item has come back onto the agenda. Chairman Thaler said he would like to start with public comment and hear what the public has to say. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes November 1, 2023 Page 2 of 4 Public comment: Mr. Bruce Jacobsen Sr. gave public comment to thank the Board for bringing this item back and gave a brief history of his time living in the area. Ms. Denise Castle thanked the board and staff for bringing it back forward. She showed some concerns and efficiencies for the resident to get the can to the front of the homes. Mr. Chris Weatherbee continued some comments that Mr. Jacobsen was not able to say. He expressed concern with the ability of being able to get the trash to the front of the home. He mentioned to have the residential picked up while the commercial truck is picking up as well. Ms. Karen Beatty agrees with the other changes proposed but does not agree with the changes to the first bullet point and would like to have the trash pickup continue in the alleys. Mr. Jim Valentine made comments that he had conversations with Mr. Frisby and has many concerns with the overall aesthetics of the Town when these types of changes are made. Mr. Rob Hellwinkel asked for clarification as to where he lives on the corner lot which street the trash cans would need to be put out on. Mr. Mike Wence made comments about the trash in the alley is a small thing and makes Old Town unique. Ms. Sarah Jacobsen expressed concerns with the elderly neighbors dragging the cans down the unpaved muddy alley. She brought up several point including a changes of property design, driveways and landscaping to compensate for the cans to be moved. Ms. Kasey Summers made comments that included the design of the new 5plex and the placement of where the cans will be picked up to be in the alleys. Worries of the elderly were brought up. Ms. Jenny Ramella wanted to echo the other public comments and feels this is an unnecessary change to residents. She would like to maintain the historic pride of the neighborhood and leave the trash being picked up in the alleys. Member Driscoll made comments on the board needing to think about the town as a whole. There is progress and things are changing. They need to take into consideration the additional truck being used. Member Walsh made comment that he likes the uniqueness of the town. He mentioned the understanding of staff and the improvements the residents will need to make and feels it is an undue burden. Member Jackson mentioned that she did a ride along with the crew and now understands what it takes to do the job. She also made comment that the town will pick up the trash but wants to consider the staff and asks for the residents to be considerate to the staff in the office. Vice-Chair Davis made comment that he understands what it would take to make the change. Chair Thaler thanked everyone for coming down. His comments included that each neighborhood has unique features and this is one of Old Town. His recommendation is to leave the cans alone. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Davis /Walsh moved and seconded the approval of the proposed changes to Douglas County Code 18.04.080 - Town of Minden Trash and Garbage collection with the exception of changes to section A residential number 2 to removing the recommended language curbside carts must be placed on the street in order to be collected and to pursue changes through the County. Motion approved 3-2 with Jackson and Driscoll voting nay. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes November 1, 2023 Page 3 of 4 2. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to direct Staff on draft changes to Douglas County Code 10.12.050 – Regulations for parking within the Town of Minden, and to pursue changes through the County. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Public comment. Mr. Frisby gave a brief presentation on the item and as to why it is before the board. Board comments included clarification if each change would need to be brought to the board. Public comment: Mr. Robert Pohlman, Mr. Robb Hellwinkel, Mr. Jim Valentine, and Mr. Bruce Jacobsen made public comment regarding residential green curb parking. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Jackson/Driscoll moved and seconded the approval of the draft changes to Douglas County Code 10.12.050 – Regulations for parking within the Town of Minden, and to pursue changes through the County. Motion carries unanimously. 3. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to approve, approve with conditions, continue, or deny Town of Minden Resolution TOM 2023-002, which if approved will delegate the authority reflected in NRS 241.0357 to the Town Manager in regard to prosecuting and defending litigation matters on behalf of the Town. Appearance by Ryan Russell, Town Counsel. Public comment. Mr. Russell gave a brief explanation as to why this on agenda, so if the board either is brought into or decided to initiate any litigation, the Town Manager would be delegated the authority to prosecute or defend such matters. Public comment: None. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Walsh/ Driscoll moved and seconded the approval of Resolution TOM 2023-002, that will delegate the authority reflected in NRS 241.0357 to the Town Manager in regard to prosecuting and defending litigation matters on behalf of the Town. 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. Public comment. Mr. Cady offered to answer any questions the Board may have and gave a staffing update. Mr. Frisby gave an update on Staffing. Public comment: Denise Castle thanked the staff and loveliness with working with the staff ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes November 1, 2023 Page 4 of 4 ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Thaler adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.