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The Minden Town Board meeting was held starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden, Nevada. Board Members present: Matt Bernard, Roxanne Stangle, John Stephans, Bill Driscoll and Susie Jackson. Staff present: Justin Townsend, JD Frisby, Jeff Cady, Seth Altamirano and Rachel Hamer. Chairman Stephans called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Roxanne Stangle. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Turner gave public comment regarding COVID-19, the globalists, and corruption within housing and planning. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Jackson/Bernard moved to approve the July 1, 2020 Agenda. Motion carries unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Stangle/Driscoll moved and seconded approval of the June 3, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GIFTS: None BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Ms. Stangle relayed that Farmer’s Markets are now open to other vendors and not just fruits and vegetables. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approval of the June 2020 financial report including claims paid May 22, 2020 through June 18, 2020 for Fiscal Year 19/20 and 20/21. Driscoll/Jackson moved and seconded approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carries unanimously. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: 1. For possible action: Approval, approval with conditions, continuance or denial of a request by Mike Schiller for a street closure on August 14, 2020 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 4th 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. Mr. Schiller gave an explanation regarding the event and the history behind it and offered to answer any questions the Board may have. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes July 1, 2020 Page 2 of 4 After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Driscoll/Stangle approved a request by Mike Schiller for a street closure on August 14, 2020 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 4th 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. Motion carries unanimously. 2. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to recommend to Douglas County approval, approval with conditions, continue or denial of Development Application DP 20-0108, a Special Use Permit for a small craft foods and alcoholic beverages establishment, by Ironwood Center, LLC. The subject property is 1758 N. Hwy 395, Minden, APN 1320-30-211-092 and is located in the Minden Community Plan Area. Appearance by Ben Johnson, Ironwood Center, LLC and Paul Young of Shoe Tree Brewing. Mr. Young gave a presentation regarding the proposed application, the background on the business, and offered to answer any questions the Board may have. Mr. Johnson relayed that he is hoping to bring new uses to the Center and the Valley. Board comments include agreeing that this use could be an asset to the Town, thanking the Planning Commission for allowing us to hear the item, and asked on the timeline. The proposed timeline includes licensing and permitting as well as the remodel time, and the applicant did not want to commit to a firm date. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Bernard/Driscoll moved and seconded a recommendation to Douglas County approval of Development Application DP 20- 0108, a Special Use Permit for a small craft foods and alcoholic beverages establishment, by Ironwood Center, LLC. The subject property is 1758 N. Hwy 395, Minden, APN 1320-30-211-092 and is located in the Minden Community Plan Area. Motion carries unanimously. 3. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to recommend to Douglas County approval, approval with conditions, continue or denial of a request by Bently Enterprises LLC along with PEA PEG LLC, and G PEG II LLC to abandon approximately a 3,409 square feet landscape strip portion of the public road right-of-way between their property lines and the Water Street sidewalk. Appearance by Kate Cunningham, RO Anderson Engineering. Mr. Bernard recused himself as he works for RO Anderson in a private capacity. Ms. Cunningham gave a presentation regarding the request and why this application is before the Town Board. The intention is for Bently to take over the maintenance landscaping strip and improve the section. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes July 1, 2020 Page 3 of 4 Board comments included appreciation of the quality of the improvements that Bently puts in. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Jackson/Stangle moved and seconded approval of a request by Bently Enterprises LLC along with PEAPEG LLC, and G PEG II LLC to abandon approximately a 3,409 square feet landscape strip portion of the public road right-of-way between their property lines and the Water Street sidewalk. Motion carries 4-0, with Bernard abstaining. 4. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to formally accept, accept with conditions, continue or deny improvements such as water system and storm drains, as well as dedication of streets located within The Village at Monte Vista Subdivision, Phase 1 to the Town of Minden for maintenance. Appearance by Robert O Anderson, Principal Engineer, RO Anderson Engineering. Mr. Bernard recused himself as he works for RO Anderson in a private capacity. Mr. Anderson offered to answer any questions that the Board may have on the request. The Town Board asked Staff if there were any issues. Staff relayed that it has been a rough start and taken awhile to get to this finished portion, but that they feel comfortable moving forward on this section. Mr. Anderson relayed that they intend on paving in a couple weeks on the subsequent sections. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Driscoll/Stangle moved and seconded acceptance of the improvements such as water system and storm drains, as well as dedication of streets located within The Village at Monte Vista Subdivision, Phase 1 to the Town of Minden for maintenance when/if at least one water permit is issued, one service is established, remaining portions of the waterline improvements along US Hwy 395 that feed this project are completed, and the improvements have been re-inspected/tested if determined necessary by Town Staff. Motion carries 4-0, with Bernard abstaining. 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, Seth Altamirano, Town Accountant and JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Cady offered to answer any questions that the Board may have. The Board did not have any questions. Mr. Frisby gave an update on several items of interest to the Board. Suicide Prevention is putting up purple ribbons in September again this year. Mr. Frisby asked for some feedback on the upcoming event in September. The playground vendor is very excited for the new equipment and hopes to use it in promotional materials. Mr. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes July 1, 2020 Page 4 of 4 Frisby also gave an update on the Seeman Pond and the Zoning Map Amendment for the well site move. Mr. Bernard thanked Staff for the hard work in the parks and Seeman Pond. Ms. Stangle relayed that the Town and the Park look great and that she has had great feedback from the public. Ms. Jackson thanked Staff for their hard work on projects. She explained that she is a fan of doing something on September 12th to celebrate love of our Country. Other comments included the need to bring a possible September 12th event forward to the Board and to talk about what we can do to get events back on track. Staff relayed that they will bring items forward for the Board to consider at the next Board meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Turner gave public comment on money barons, globalists, he also cited several media sites. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Bernard moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:17pm.