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The Minden Town Board meeting was held starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden, Nevada. Board Members present: Bryan Davis, Susan Jackson, Roxanne Stangle, Steven Thaler and Bill Driscoll. Staff present: Justin Townsend, JD Frisby, and Rachel Hamer. Chairman Driscoll called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Member Davis. PUBLIC COMMENT: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Thaler/Jackson moved and seconded approval of the February 2, 2022 Agenda. Motion carries unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Jackson/Stangle moved and seconded approval of the January 5, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carries unanimously. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS: Mr. Frisby presented two employee awards. Both Michelle Brown and Mike Scerri were recognized for five years of service. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GIFTS: None BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Member Jackson thanked Staff for help at Jake’s Wetlands. Chairman Driscoll reported on the Chamber’s Eagles and Ag as well as future events for the GGG. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approval of the January 2022 financial report including claims paid December 24, 2021 through January 20, 2022 for Fiscal Year 21/22. Davis/Thaler moved and seconded approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carries unanimously. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: 1. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to recommend to Douglas County, approval, approval with conditions, continuance or denial of a Major Design Review for a Multi-Family Planned Development. This application has been submitted by Ben Farahi Villagio Park, LLC; which includes all of APN 1320-30-611-008. If approved, approximately 5.93± acres would be developed into 94 apartment units. Appearance Larry Henry, Henry Architecture. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes February 2, 2022 Page 2 of 4 David Lundergreen gave a short introduction to the project manager and owner. Mr. Henry gave a presentation on the project and offered to answer any questions the Board has. Member Thaler asked for the presenters to relay what Staff conditions are for the record and asked clarifying questions regarding the renderings and maps. Member Stangle expressed thanks to Staff for reviewing this project so diligently. Member Jackson asked questions as to if Staff had any additional concerns. Member Davis asked for clarification on the next steps after this meeting. Chairman Driscoll agreed that this housing type will be an asset for the Town, but asked if the landscaping along Ironwood could be done before the buildings are erected. He also asked for attention to the construction trash particularly regarding its proximity to Jake’s Wetlands and expressed concern about the number of RV spots. Mr. Frisby relayed that the applicant has been diligent about making changes that Town Staff have brought up to them, and the applicant expressed no issue with any of the Town’s conditions. Public Comment: Mr. Pohlman gave public comment about the project and the concern with the RV Parking. Mr. Hamer gave public comment regarding the appreciation of the quality of the project and it being only two stories. He relayed that he did not feel that the RV spaces would be an issue since this is for apartments and not single-family homes. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Thaler/Stangle, moved and seconded recommending to Douglas County approval of a Major Design Review for a Multi- Family Planned Development submitted by Ben Farahi Villagio Park, LLC; which includes all of APN 1320-30-611-008, which is approximately 5.93 acres to be developed into 94 apartment units with the conditions that the applicant follow all of the Staff recommendations and to include payment of funds towards the light at Lucerne and Hwy 395 if the County deems it necessary. Motion carries unanimously. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to accept, accept with conditions, continue or deny acceptance of a donation for the Westwood Park Splash Pad in an amount of $15,000 from the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club #85. Appearance by JD Frisby, Minden Town Manager. Mr. Frisby relayed that the Town was approached by the 20-30 Club to make a donation to a local project. As the Westwood Park Splash Pad is currently set for funding on the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 22/23, Staff felt this might be a great project to help fund. The only request from the Club was that they receive a plaque acknowledging the donation. Member Jackson relayed her excitement for the donation and thought this was great. Member Stangle explained that the 20-30 Club prioritizes projects for children. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes February 2, 2022 Page 3 of 4 Public Comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Jackson/Thaler, moved and seconded acceptance of a donation for the Westwood Park Splash Pad in an amount of $15,000 from the Carson Valley Active 20-30 #85. Motion carries unanimously. 2. For possible action: Discussion and possible action regarding the current Town of Minden Organizational Chart. Discussion and possible action may include, without limitation, review of the current organization chart and staffing levels of the Town, with possible action to provide direction to staff regarding the organizational chart. Appearance by JD Frisby, Minden Town Manager. Mr. Frisby explained why Staff is bringing this change forward and how this will assist with filling in positions to address the shortfalls in the office. Comments from the Board included agreement with Staff and appreciation of how much work the office staff does. Public Comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Davis/Jackson moved and seconded approval of the proposed organizational chart and pursue the recruitment of the changed position. Motion carries unanimously. 3. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to approve, approve with conditions, continue or deny a transfer of asset # MN562112-01 from fund/department 630-917 to fund 640-913 and asset # MN56212-02 from fund/department 635-912 to 639-919. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Frisby relayed that this is clean up of assets and ensuring that property is allocated correctly. Public Comment: None After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Davis/Stangle moved and seconded a transfer of asset # MN562112-01 from fund/department 630-917 to fund 640-913 and asset # MN56212-02 from fund/department 635-912 to 639-919. 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 JD Frisby, Town Manager. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes February 2, 2022 Page 4 of 4 Mr. Frisby relayed that Mr. Cady is at a water conference and Mr. Townsend is assisting the Town as Mr. Russell is at another meeting. He gave an update on the Seeman Ranch Park project, the Hwy 395 water line replacement, and road rehab. Member Thaler asked about the construction in the alleyway between 10th and 8th street. Public Comment: None ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Driscoll adjourned the meeting at 6:55pm.