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The Minden Town Board meeting was held starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden, Nevada. Board Members present: Bill Driscoll, Bryan Davis, Steve Thaler, Matt Bernard and Larry Walsh. Staff present: Ryan Russell, Jeff Cady, and Rachel Hamer. Chairman Davis called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Matt Bernard. PUBLIC COMMENT: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Thaler/Driscoll moved and seconded approval of the November 6, 2024, Agenda. Motion carries unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Walsh/Bernard moved and seconded approval of the October 2, 2024, Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carries unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GIFTS: None BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Items on the Administrative Agenda will not be discussed during Board Member committee reports. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this portion of the agenda until the matter has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action may be taken. Discussion may include a report on activities of committees or general information of interest to the Board. Member Thaler brought up the election and thanked the community. Member Driscoll thanked everyone for coming out to vote and congratulated those who won. CONSENT AGENDA: Items may be moved to or from the Consent Agenda at the beginning of the Board meeting during the Approval of the Consent Agenda. Items on the Consent Agenda may be voted on in a block, i.e., with one motion on all those items, one second to the motion, and one vote by the Board members. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be heard immediately following the Consent Agenda in the order in which they appear in the Consent Agenda. Public comment: None 1. Approval of the October 2024 financial report including claims paid September 21, 2024, through October 25, 2024, for Fiscal Year 24/25. Driscoll/Walsh moved and seconded approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carries unanimously. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes November 6, 2024 Page 2 of 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: The following item(s) are scheduled for public hearing. At the beginning of each item, the Chairman will call the item. Normally, the applicant and/or its representatives are permitted to speak first, and then Town Staff may present a summary of the staff report and recommendation, including any updated information received by the Town after the reports were distributed. Next, Board discussion, and then the Chairman will open the hearing to public comment. For items on which action is to be taken, the Chairman will close the hearing of public comment before a motion is made and a vote is taken. The Chairman has the right to establish reasonable time limits for comments and to allow for rebuttal comments. 1. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to formally accept, accept with conditions, continue or deny water distribution improvements for the Heybourne Meadows Subdivision Phase VIA-E to the Town of Minden for maintenance. Approval of this item will financially obligate the Town to maintain said improvements as needed. Appearance by Cary Chisum PE, Wood Rodgers Inc. Mr. Chisum relayed what the project has entailed and offered to answer any questions the Board may have. Board comments included questions regarding why the roads are still not completed. Mr. Chisum relayed the paving is underway. Mr. Frisby relayed what roll the Town has had in ensuring the improvements are worthy to take on. Public comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Thaler/Walsh moved and seconded approval of acceptance of water distribution improvements for the Heybourne Meadows Subdivision Phase VIA-E to the Town of Minden for maintenance. Approval includes the the condition, when/if at least one water permit is issued, and one service is established, and the improvements have been re-inspected/tested if determined necessary by Town Staff. Approval of the item financially obligates the Town to maintain said improvements as needed. Motion carries unanimously. 2. For presentation only: Presentation and discussion by the Non-Profit Friends In Service Helping (FISH) to give an overview of all the services that are available to the community and to inform local governments of its mission and goals. Appearance by Jim Peckham, Executive Director of Friends In Service Helping. Jim Peckham gave a presentation on FISH. He brought attention to the many different programs and benefits that they offer to community members. Board comments included not knowing that FISH had so many programs and isn’t just a thrift store. Public comment: None For presentation only. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes November 6, 2024 Page 3 of 3 3. For presentation only: Presentation by the Carson Water Sub-Conservancy District on the “30-Year Regional Drought and Water Sustainability Plan” for the Carson River Watershed. Appearance by Edwin James, Carson Water Sub-Conservancy District. Mr. James gave a presentation on the Carson River Watershed, and offered to answer any questions the Board may have. Board comments and questions included regarding Walker River lawsuit. Public comment: None For presentation only. 4. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to approve or deny a change to the date of the January 2025 Board Meeting from January 1, 2025 to January 8, 2025. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Frisby offered to answer any questions the Board may have. Public comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Driscoll/Walsh moved and seconded approval of the change to the date of the January 2025 Board Meeting from January 1, 2025 to January 8, 2025. Motion carries unanimously. 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. Cady gave a short update and offered to answer any questions the board may have. Mr. Frisby gave an update on several items. Ms. Hamer reminded the Board of the dedication of the Jake’s Wetlands Pavilion to former Board Member Susan Jackson on November 8, 2024. Public comment: None ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Davis adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m.