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PAHRUMP ARENA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Veterans Memorial Building 751 East Street, Pahrump NV 89048 February 26, 2026 7:00 p.m. / 19:00 1. Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order. Robert called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call. Robert Tibbits, Darius Mann, Tawny Wald, Scot Tibbits, Kamal Mann, Michelle Chappel, Larry ‘Shane’ Chapman, Trish Phelps, Debra Strickland 3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (Three-minute time limit per person). Action will not be taken on the matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item. (First). None. 4. Approval of the Agenda for February 26, 2026. Scot makes a motion to approve, Darius seconds, No discussion, no public comment, 5-0. 5. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation of the Minutes of the Pahrump Arena Advisory Committee meeting on February 12, 2026. Darius makes a motion to approve as written, Kamal seconds, 5-0. 6. Announcements (First) Barrel Race Frugal Horseman February 28, 2026, Nevada Western Heritage Foundation (NWHF) Ranch Horse March 8, 2026, Circus March 12, 2026. ---PAGE BREAK--- PAHRUMP ARENA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES ITEM # SUBJECT February 26, 2026 7. Liaison/ Nye County Staff/ Town of Pahrump Staff Comments (This item limited to announcements/ topics/ issues proposed for future workshops or agendas). Per Commissioner Strickland Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act Funds federally sitting at roughly $4,800,000,000.00 being released in increments of $100,000,000.00 to $300,000,000.00 for projects throughout the country. She is hoping that it can be a resource for funding the Fairgrounds Project including the potential future Event Center/Arena. $5,780,000.00 from Gridliance Agreement previously earmarked, that was accidentally added to General Fund, has been now moved to Capital Improvements. 8. For Possible Action – Discussion and Deliberation to consider the following applicants to fill two positions due to expired terms and provide appointment recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners: Michelle Chappell, and Christena Cothery. Robert informed the board the Steve Pastorelli had resigned due to Family Obligations. He plans to return in future years. Item amended to add Larry ‘Shane’ Chapman previously accepted application to be heard by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) at the same time as the 2 other applicants. Tawny Makes a motion: PAAC Board recommends approval of all three applicants (Michelle Chappel, Larry ‘Shane’ Chapman, Christena Cothery), with three open seats (one seat vacant onboard, two alternate seats open) Darius seconds, Approved 5-0. 9. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation election of alternate positions and members at large. Item continued until BOCC hears and decides on the applications received. 5-0. ---PAGE BREAK--- PAHRUMP ARENA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES ITEM # SUBJECT February 26, 2026 10. For Discussion Only – Possible designs for arena at the fairgrounds. Additional Backup provided by Liaison Debra. Darius makes motion to accept the additional backup, Tawny seconds, 5-0 Liaison let us know, staff suggests calling the arena “Covered Event Center.” PAAC in agreement for an all-inclusive use facility. Discussed drawing provided by Liaison & Town of Pahrump staff. Discussed water well current location, potential drawing tweaks to help future build out and ease of use/functionality, bleacher capacity at other facilities in areas outside of Pahrump, design options to max out use of space for seating in a covered event center, parking and layout options, and size of Covered Event Center footprint to meet needs of operable arenas. Opened for public comment. Michelle Chappel commented on previous work herself and Robert, Tawny had put in that may be applicable to help navigate design options. She reiterated that she was glad the whole board had realized the importance of participating in helping with design and potentially moving forward with the project as potential funding sources progress. Trish Phelps commented on the facility needing to flow and have an ease of use, cited Queen Creek Arizona Facility as one of the best she has been to as far as having a smart layout. 11. Committee Comments (This item is limited to announcements or topics/issues proposed for future workshops/agendas). None. 12. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (Three-minute time limit per person). Action will not be taken on the matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item (Second). None. 13. ANNOUNCEMENTS (Second). None. 14. ADJOURNMENT. Scot motions to adjourn, Darius seconds, no public comment, Pass 5-0.