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The Minden Town Board meeting was held starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden, Nevada. Board Members present: Steve Thaler, Mimi Moss, Larry Walsh, and Bill Driscoll. Staff present: Ryan Russell, JD Frisby, Marcie Schurke, and Rachel Hamer. Chairman Walsh called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Steve Thaler. PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was given on a concern over the redistribution of wealth. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Driscoll/Moss moved and seconded approval of the November 5, 2025, Agenda. Motion carries unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moss/Thaler moved and seconded approval of the October 1, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes. 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 thanked Staff for all their hard work with the wind this week. 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. 1. Approval of the October 2025 financial report including claims paid September 20, 2025, through October 24, 2025, for Fiscal Year 25/26. Public comment: None Thaler/Moss moved and seconded approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carries unanimously. 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes November 5, 2025 Page 2 of 5 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 direct Staff regarding a request for a plaque in Minden Park for Willie Muller. Approval may include the purchase of a plaque with a cost not to exceed $275.00, and placement of the same in Minden Park in a location at the discretion of the Town. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Frisby gave a brief background on the request and asked the parties who brought this request forward originally to speak on behalf of the item. Matt Bernard spoke on why Willie was important to him. Bruce Jacobsen also spoke of everything Willie did for the Town and the connection he had with the community. Public comment: Frank Muller, the son of Willie, spoke to his father’s commitment to the Town. Robb Hellwinkel also expressed support for commemorating Willie with a plaque. Following public comment, Member Thaler spoke to his memories of Mr. Muller who he worked with when he first moved to the Valley. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Thaler/Moss moved and seconded to approve the purchase of a plaque in memory of Mr. Muller, with the amount not to exceed $275.00. Approval includes Staff working with the requestors to locate a location in Minden Park. Motion carries unanimously. 2. For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action to accept, accept with conditions, deny, or continue adoption of Resolution TOM-2026R-04 regarding possible support for Douglas County to establish a Stormwater Utility. Appearance by Jenifer Davidson, Douglas County Manager. Ms. Davidson gave the background on the item as it related to the presentation given last month regarding the Stormwater Program. Member Moss expressed concern this was coming forward prematurely, and how that affects the residents of Minden who are already paying tax for the Town’s existing stormwater management. Member Thaler commented on the difficulty in creating the Stormwater Program when he was on the Commission. He affirmed there is a need to address the issues but expressed concern over what this is going to cost everyone. Board comments also included the need to stop pushing this out. Vice-Chairman Driscoll relayed his experiences with flooding in the Valley. He did agree that something must be done but wanted to make sure it is fair for Minden. He spoke to issues with no process or details about the fees, and that there are many questions that are still unanswered. Chairman Walsh relayed how he felt this is important to address the issue but acknowledged that this will be a long process. As the resolution was written, he felt it could be supported. ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes November 5, 2025 Page 3 of 5 Public comment: Matt Bernard gave public comment in opposition to this item, and that there were other ways to address flooding. Jim Hales gave public comment regarding his experience of flooding, and how meaningful steps can be taken to help everyone in the Valley. Mary Anne Park gave public comment that a special assessment district could be established for those who are affected. She spoke to concern over government waste, how the funds will be allocated, and how this will affect those in Minden who already pay higher taxes. Dominic Lamens gave public comment regarding taxes which never go down, only up. Nathan Smith gave public comment regarding his opposition to the Stormwater Utility, and that Minden already pays taxes for infrastructure. Robb Hellwinkel gave public comment on his opposition to paying into these funds. Following public comment Member Moss spoke of Special Assessment Districts, she also brought up the concern over equity for those who are already paying towards infrastructure. Member Thaler spoke to the item being just a resolution in support of the Utility Fee but wants the Town of Minden to have a say when it’s time to look at the approach to create it. Vice-Chairman Driscoll agreed that there is a need for something to be done but relayed he desires more time and would prefer to table or continue the item. Member Moss expressed concern that she has not heard from enough other residents from Minden. Member Thaler relayed that the Special Assessment District concept had been looked at previously at the BOCC level and did not get any further than discussion. He feels the language on the presented resolution already addresses the Board’s concerns. Chairman Driscoll did not agree that by not approving it, the Town has no skin in the game. He asked if this could be continued until there is more information on the process, fees, and the structure. Mr. Frisby gave some background on why this is back before the Board. Chairman Walsh spoke to concern over the Board doing nothing and then having no “skin in the game.” Member Thaler relayed his dismay at nothing ever being done about the issue. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Thaler/Walsh moved and seconded to approve Resolution TOM-2026R-04 regarding possible support for Douglas County to establish a Stormwater Utility. Motion did not get three votes of approval and thus failed. Moss then moved to continue the item to the next meeting of the Board and requested clarification on the language for Minden residents, and the potential for the creation of a Special Assessment District for Minden. Motion carried unanimously. 3. For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action to direct the Town Manager to work with Town Counsel to negotiate an Interlocal Transfer Agreement by and between the Douglas County School District (“DCSD”) and the Town of Minden through which DCSD may transfer property adjacent to its district office currently used as a dog park to the Town of Minden for use as a dog park. Possible action may include, direction to the Town Manager to negotiate an agreement such that in exchange for mutual consideration, including without limitation, DCSD may transfer and the Town may accept said property ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes November 5, 2025 Page 4 of 5 and maintain the same as a dog park for use by the public, and bring a possible agreement back to the Board for possible action. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager and Ryan Russell, Town Counsel. Mr. Frisby gave the background on the dog park project and how this item has evolved. He relayed to the Board that he is looking to negotiate with DCSD about taking over the property. Mr. Russell disclosed that he does represent DCSD as well. He explained an interlocal transfer agreement can be entered into by both boards. It would be similar to the agreement the Town has with East Fork Fire over the Station #1 building. If it was no longer used as a dog park, the property would transfer back over to the school district. Member Thaler asked for clarification if the School District could sell the property out from under the Town. Mr. Russell affirmed that they could not, as it would be an asset of the Town. Vice Chairman Driscoll relayed support of this item. Member Moss asked about the amenities, and for the process moving forward. Mr. Frisby said that the design will have to come back before Board. Public comment: Matt Bernard gave public comment regarding the need to manage the dogs in Minden Park. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Driscoll/Moss moved and seconded approval of the item as presented. Motion carries unanimously. 4. For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action to accept, accept with conditions, deny, or continue a purchase agreement between the Seeman Foundation and the Town of Minden under which the Town may acquire certain real property in Douglas County, Nevada being Assessor’s Parcel Number 1320-29-301-005 for a price not to exceed $330,000.00, which figure is below the appraised value thereof. If approved, the Board may also authorize the Town Manager to execute a purchase agreement in a form acceptable to Town Counsel on behalf of the Town, in an amount not to exceed $330,000, to include any necessary restrictions on ownership of the property to be exclusive to the Town. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Frisby gave the background on the item and addressed the transportation plan to continue Ironwood Drive through the property. Douglas County Staff are currently looking to amend the Transportation Plan to remove that section of Ironwood Drive. Public comment: Mr. Pohlman had questions regarding the drainage on the property. Matt Bernard gave public comments and asked what the Town wants to do with the property. Following public comment, further comments from the Board included the need to plan for the future and take the opportunity when it is presented. After thoughtful and intelligent deliberation, Moss/Thaler moved and seconded approval of a purchase agreement between the Seeman Foundation and the Town of Minden under which the Town may acquire certain real property in Douglas County, ---PAGE BREAK--- Minden Town Board Minutes November 5, 2025 Page 5 of 5 Nevada being Assessor’s Parcel Number 1320-29-301-005 for a price not to exceed $330,000.00, which figure is below the appraised value thereof. Approval includes authorization for the Town Manager to execute a purchase agreement in a form acceptable to Town Counsel on behalf of the Town, in an amount not to exceed $330,000 to include any necessary restrictions on ownership of the property to be exclusive to the Town. 5. For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action to remove the Gas Tank Project from the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. Appearance by JD Frisby, Town Manager. Mr. Frisby explained why Staff is looking to remove this item from the current plan, and that if removed, the following item is not needed. The savings from this item would just be transferred to cover the overage for the purchase of the Seeman Foundation Property. Public comment: None Moss/Thaler moved and seconded the removal of the gas tank project from the FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. Motion carries unanimously. 6. For possible action: Discussion and possible action to approve, approve with conditions, continue or deny Town of Minden Resolution TOM2026R-005 augmenting the FY2025/2026 budget. Appearance by Marcie Schurke, Town Senior Accountant. This item was removed from the agenda by Chairman Walsh. 7. 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 mentioned Christmas and leaves are the priorities for the public works staff. Mr. Frisby gave an update on the free DTS community fiber currently being installed, a reminder about the Christmas kickoff weekend, and the lead letters that are going out this upcoming week. Public comment: Mr. Bernard echoed his excitement of Staff putting up Christmas lights. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Walsh adjourned the meeting at 7:28pm. 4927-3400-8440, v. 1