Mesquite public meetings in 2021
36 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will review a letter from Dr. Jara regarding mandating vaccines for employees, discuss possible changes to its bylaws, and consider the Dr. Anne Rice Award. Principals will give quarterly reports, and updates on Nevada Academic Content Standards and the Community School Initiative are on the agenda. Public comments are accepted at the start and end of the meeting.
- Review and discuss letter from Dr. Jara on mandating vaccines for employees (Item 4.2)
- Review current bylaws and direct staff to make necessary changes (Item 4.1)
- Discussion and possible action on the Dr. Anne Rice Award for 2020-2021 (Item 4.3)
- Update on Nevada Academic Content Standards (Item 4.4)
- Update on the Community School Initiative (Item 4.5)
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will consider approving preliminary design plans for a façade remodel of Mesquite Plaza at 312 W Mesquite Boulevard. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, as well as public comment periods.
- Consideration of preliminary design plans for Mesquite Plaza façade remodel (312 W Mesquite Blvd, CR-2 zone)
- Approval of November 22, 2021 agenda and August 16, 2021 meeting minutes
- Public comment periods at start and end of meeting
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission is meeting to consider approving amended bylaws effective January 1, 2022, and to discuss fundraising, branding, and tagline options. The agenda also includes a presentation on commission terms and public comment periods. Most items are open for discussion and possible action.
- Approval of amended MPAC By-Laws effective January 1, 2022
- Presentation of MPAC terms by petitioner Tracy Beck
- Discussion regarding fundraising
- Discussion on branding of MPAC
- Consideration of taglines for MPAC
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission will discuss and possibly act on several items, including approving the meeting agenda and prior minutes, reviewing by-law updates, and considering ideas and sculptures for replacing the Horse Sculpture. They will also review banner logos. The meeting includes public comment periods and is largely administrative and discussion-oriented.
- Approval of October 28, 2021 agenda and September 16, 2021 minutes
- Discussion and possible action on MPAC By-Laws updates
- Discussion and possible action on replacement ideas for the Horse Sculpture
- Discussion and review of MPAC Banner Logos
Master Plan Committee
The Mesquite Master Plan Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss the Land Use Element of the Master Plan and consider future topics. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes, along with public comment periods.
- Discussion on Land Use Element of the Master Plan
- Approval of October 25, 2021 agenda and September 27, 2021 minutes
- Future topics discussion
- Public comment periods (3 minutes per person)
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The board will first approve the meeting agenda and prior minutes, then elect a Chair and Vice Chair. They will discuss the board's purpose, member responsibilities, Robert's Rules of Order, and the Open Meeting Law. A key item is consideration of drafting a letter to CCSD Trustees and Superintendent Jara. They will also discuss community English classes.
- Nominate and appoint a Chairperson
- Nominate and appoint a Vice Chair
- Discussion on CEAB purpose, member responsibilities, Robert's Rules of Order, and Open Meeting Law
- Consideration for a letter to CCSD Trustees and Superintendent Jara
- Discussion on Community English Classes
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several arts-related items, including presentations for a tree mural, a suffragette statue at the Jimmie Hughes Campus, and updates on the October Arts Festival. The commission will also consider approving the meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Presentation of Mesquite Tree Mural and Concerts in the Park
- Presentation for brick walkway, mural, and suffragette statue at Jimmie Hughes Campus
- Discussion and updates on October Arts Festival status
- Presentation of MPAC logo designs by Lisa Fahey
- Approval of August 19, 2021 meeting minutes
Special Meeting and Work Session
The Mesquite City Council is holding a special meeting and work session to discuss and possibly direct staff on the Fiscal Recovery Fund Capital Projects Listings. Public comment is allowed. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with public comment periods and adjournment.
- Discussion and possible direction on Fiscal Recovery Fund Capital Projects Listings
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will consider approving the meeting agenda and minutes from May and June 2021. They will discuss scheduling a training on CEAB duties and Open Meeting Law, receive an update on COVID-19 numbers and possible effects on local schools, review current funding and balances, and discuss any changes to the current By-laws.
- Approval of August 26, 2021 meeting agenda; May 26, 2021 and June 17, 2021 CEAB meeting minutes
- Discussion on scheduling a training for CEAB members on duties, responsibility, and Open Meeting Law
- Update on COVID-19 numbers and effect on local schools, community support discussion
- Report on current funding and balances, including sub trust balance sheet
- Discussion on any changes to the current By-laws
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several public art projects, including a Labyrinth design, a mural in the Welcome Center, cleaning statues, and exchanging a horse artwork. They will also consider approving meeting minutes, letterhead, and an October banner. The agenda is largely administrative and project-specific, with no major policy or budget decisions listed.
- Discussion and possible action on Labyrinth design
- Discussion on mural in the Welcome Center
- Discussion on exchanging a horse artwork for other art
- Discussion on cleaning statues (with BID 2021 NV Mesquite City.pdf)
- Consideration for approval of October banner
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will meet to approve past meeting minutes and discuss a community input session requested by the Clark County School District. As a local education advisory body, the board's discussions relate to community school programs and public engagement. The agenda is primarily procedural, featuring standard reports from principals and board members. The public will have two opportunities to comment on off-agenda matters and finalized items.
- Approval of the May 26 and June 17, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion of the CCSD-requested "Focus on the Future for Kids" community input session
- Principals and board members comments and reports
- Standard public comment periods at the start and end of the meeting
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several administrative items, including winding up the NV Mainstreet Placemaking Grant, the Horse Sculpture, a 4-H mural outside the Campus Building, a labyrinth next to the walking trail on West Mesquite Blvd., October Art Month, and the October Arts Festival at the Welcome Center. They will also revisit letterhead/logo and discuss the website and social media. The agenda includes public comment periods and approval of the meeting agenda and prior minutes.
- Discussion on winding up the NV Mainstreet Placemaking Grant
- Discussion on the Horse Sculpture
- Consideration for approval of the 4-H Mural outside the Campus Building
- Discussion regarding Labyrinth next to the Walking Trail on West Mesquite Blvd.
- Discussion on October Art Month and October Arts Festival at the Welcome Center
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and take possible action on how to spend remaining grant money, including reviewing related invoices and quotes. The commission will also consider joining CaFE (Call for Entry), an online system for managing art opportunities, and receive an update on its website. The agenda includes public comment periods and approval of the meeting agenda.
- Discussion and possible action on remaining grant money, with attached banner quote, banner holder invoice, and sculpture installation quote
- Discussion and possible action on joining CaFE (Call for Entry)
- Update on the commission's website
- Approval of the June 17, 2021 meeting agenda
VV CEAB WORK SESSION
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will hold a work session to discuss its purpose, mission, and by-laws. Topics include board member terms, reporting to the City Council, meeting frequency, and filling an at-large vacancy.
- Discussion on the purpose and mission of the CEAB
- Review of by-laws and board member terms
- Consideration of monthly vs. quarterly meeting frequency
- Interview for at-large board position
Master Plan Committee
The Master Plan Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from May 24, 2021, discuss a Planetizen ethics training course, and consider future topics. The meeting is largely administrative with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of June 14, 2021 agenda and May 24, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Planetizen Training Course 2: Planning Official Ethics 101
- Discussion of future topics for the committee
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will hear a presentation from PACT Coalition Executive Director Jamie Ross. The board will also consider combined proposals from Virgin Valley Elementary, Hughes Middle, and Virgin Valley High Schools, and discuss its organizational structure. Consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting agenda and minutes.
- Presentation from Jamie Ross, Executive Director of PACT Coalition
- Consideration of proposals from Virgin Valley Elementary, Hughes Middle, and Virgin Valley High Schools combined
- Discussion on organizational structure of CEAB
- Approval of May 20, 2021 meeting agenda and February 18, 2021 and March 3, 2021 minutes (consent agenda)
- Two public comment periods (non-agenda and final)
Master Plan Committee
The Master Plan Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior meeting minutes, discuss a Planetizen training course on planning, and consider future topics. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of May 24, 2021 agenda and April 26, 2021 minutes
- Discussion of Planetizen Training Course 1: Introduction to Planning
- Discussion of future topics for the committee
Master Plan Committee
The Master Plan Committee will consider approving its August 31, 2020 agenda and August 26, 2019 meeting minutes, then discuss updates to the Housing Element and Public Facilities Element of the city's master plan. The meeting also includes public comment periods and setting the next meeting date.
- Approval of August 31, 2020 agenda
- Approval of August 26, 2019 meeting minutes
- Update of the Housing Element
- Update of the Public Facilities Element
- Set next meeting date
Master Plan Committee
The Mesquite Master Plan Committee is meeting to consider updates to the Public Facilities and Housing elements of the city's master plan. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's agenda and setting the next meeting date. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Update of the Public Facilities element
- Update of Housing Element
- Approval of September 14, 2020 agenda
- Set next meeting date
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a permanent tenant directory sign, new landscaping, and exterior painting/resurfacing at 12 West Mesquite Boulevard in the Central Business District. The committee will also discuss the MTCC Design Standards. Consent agenda items include approval of the March 2, 2020 agenda and December 2, 2019 meeting minutes.
- Consideration of permanent tenant directory sign, new landscaping, and exterior painting/resurfacing at 12 West Mesquite Boulevard in the Central Business District Zone
- Discussion regarding the MTCC Design Standards
- Approval of the March 2, 2020 Architectural Review Committee agenda
- Approval of minutes from the December 2, 2019 meeting
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will consider approval of the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. They will then discuss a permanent tenant directory sign, new landscaping, and exterior painting at 12 West Mesquite Boulevard in the Central Business District. The committee will also discuss the MTCC Design Standards. Public comment is allowed at two points.
- Permanent tenant directory sign at 12 West Mesquite Blvd
- New landscaping in front of Rain Thai restaurant
- Exterior painting/resurfacing at 12 West Mesquite Blvd
- Discussion of MTCC Design Standards
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission is meeting to consider several administrative items, including approving the meeting agenda, moving forward on a Dollar General wrap and an art work purchase, each costing $900. They will also discuss flags for National Arts Month in October and a proposed Art Festival in October 2021. The meeting includes public comment periods and commission member reports.
- Approval of meeting agenda
- Dollar General Wrap ($900.00)
- Art Work purchase ($900)
- Discussion on flags for National Arts Month in October
- Discussion on proposed Art Festival in October 2021
Master Plan Committee
The Mesquite Master Plan Committee will consider approving the October 19, 2020 agenda and minutes from August 31 and September 14, 2020. They will also discuss and possibly act on updates to the Public Facilities Element and the Housing Element, and set the next meeting date. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Approval of October 19, 2020 agenda
- Approval of August 31 and September 14, 2020 minutes
- Update of Public Facilities Element
- Update of Housing Element
- Set next meeting date
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will consider a permit for a permanent sign at 12 W. Mesquite Boulevard in the Central Business District. Other agenda items include approval of the meeting agenda and public comment periods.
- Consideration of a permit for a permanent sign at 12 W. Mesquite Blvd. in the CR-3 zone
Master Plan Committee
The Master Plan Committee is holding a regular meeting with a mostly procedural agenda. They will consider approving the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 4, 2021 meeting, and will discuss the committee's purpose and role, as well as future topics. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Approval of April 26, 2021 agenda
- Approval of January 4, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion of committee purpose and role
- Discussion of future topics
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss several public art and beautification projects, including electrical boxes, a walking path project, flags for October Arts Month, and a pollinator garden. The commission will also consider approving the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Discussion on Electrical Boxes
- Discussion on Walking Path Project
- Discussion for Flags for October Arts Month
- Discussion regarding Pollinator Garden
- Approval of April 15, 2021 agenda and March 18, 2021 minutes
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will consider two architectural and site plan reviews. These items include a new covered RV storage facility and a dog boarding, training, and show facility.
- ASR-21-001: New covered RV Storage facility at 590 Cyrus McCormick Court and 1565 W Pioneer Boulevard
- ASR-21-002: Bark Canine Club dog boarding, training, and show facility at 510 Isaac Newton Drive
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will consider approval of two architectural and site plan reviews: a new covered RV storage facility on 8.87 acres and a dog boarding/training/show facility on 13.71 acres, both in the Light Industrial zone. The committee will also approve the meeting agenda and minutes from the February 16 Master Plan Committee meeting. Public comment is open at the beginning and end.
- ASR-21-001 (Outwest Boat/RV Storage): New covered RV storage on 8.87 acres at 590 Cyrus McCormick Ct and 1565 W Pioneer Blvd in IR-1 zone.
- ASR-21-002 (Barks Park Dog Resort): New dog boarding, training, and show facility on 13.71 acres at 510 Isaac Newton Dr in IR-1 zone.
- Consent agenda: Approval of March 29, 2021 agenda and February 16, 2021 Master Plan Committee minutes.
- Public comment periods at start and end of meeting.
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission will consider approving its meeting agenda and minutes from January and February 2021. They will discuss requesting Eureka to pay for a box outside the Rising Star and revisit other box locations, brainstorm fundraising ideas, and review T-shirt and logo designs. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Approval of January 21 and February 18, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion on requesting Eureka to pay for one box outside the Rising Star
- Discussion on fundraising ideas
- Presentation of T-shirt and MPAC logo designs by Richard Sisneros
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board Special Meeting
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to consider approval of the CEAB Awards Task Force proposal and select a recipient for the 2019-2020 school year award. Additionally, the board will discuss parent concerns regarding Officer Larry Stewart and his continued role as School Resource Officer (SRO). The meeting includes public comment on each item.
- Consider approval of CEAB Awards Task Force proposal
- Consider approval of CEAB award recipient for 2019-2020
- Discussion on parent concerns about Officer Larry Stewart's role as SRO
- Attachments: Nick Montoya Statement and Mission of CCSD Police Department
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including nominating a seventh commission member, introducing artist Rachelle Knight and her designs, and approving the 2021 bylaws. The agenda also includes public comment periods and committee reports. No major policy decisions or financial items are listed.
- Nomination of the 7th commission member
- Introduction of Rachelle Knight and her designs
- Approval of the 2021 By-Laws
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person
City Charter Committee
The City Charter Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss administrative items, including the introduction of new appointee Steve Haugh and consideration of nominating a 9th committee member. The committee will also receive an update on a bill submitted for the 2021 legislative session. Approval of previous meeting minutes and the current agenda will be considered under the consent agenda.
- Introduction of Steve Haugh as appointee of Assembly member Annie Black
- Consideration to nominate the 9th member of the Committee
- Update on the status of the bill submitted by the Committee for the 2021 Legislation
- Approval of the February 18, 2021 agenda and January 14, 2021 minutes
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will consider updating its 2019 by-laws, discuss a potential partnership with WAVES, and evaluate the conduct of School Resource Officer Lawrence Stewart following a November 2020 incident. The board may recommend that Stewart not be assigned as SRO for local schools. Other items include approval of meeting minutes and reports from principals and trustees.
- Consideration of updating the 2019 CEAB By-Laws
- Discussion of WAVES partnership with schools
- Review of School Resource Officer Lawrence Stewart's conduct in a November 2, 2020 incident (baby left alone in hotel room) and possible recommendation to remove him as SRO
- Update on Sexual Education
- Approval of February 18, 2021 agenda and January 21, 2021 minutes
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will consider approving the meeting agenda and previous minutes. They will hear updates on distance learning, including school reopening plans, semester grades, and vaccine availability for teachers and administrators. The board will also discuss forming a task force related to the CCSD Sex Education Advisory Committee and receive updates from the CEAB Task Force.
- Approval of January 21, 2021 meeting agenda and November 19, 2021 meeting minutes
- Updates on distance learning: reopening schools, semester grades, vaccine availability for teachers/admin
- Discussion on possible formation of a task force for CCSD Sex Education Advisory Committee
- Introduction of new elementary school representatives
- Update from the CEAB Task Force
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider its agenda and prior meeting minutes, appoint new or returning commission members, and discuss several administrative items including a charitable trust, review of themes, city-owned land, and a mural at the Mesquite Welcome Center. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Approval of January 21, 2021 agenda and October 15, November 19, 2020 minutes
- Appointments of new or returning commission members
- Discussion on Charitable Trust with Adam Anderson
- Review of Themes and City Owned Land (petitioner Janice Ridondo)
- Discussion of Mural at Mesquite Welcome Center
City Charter Committee
The Mesquite City Charter Committee will approve the meeting agenda and past meeting minutes. Members will vote on selecting a Chair and Vice Chair. The committee will discuss proposed amendments to the City Charter concerning the appointment process for the City Attorney and City Manager, the definition of city employees, and the reporting, hiring, and firing structure for City Executive Officers. Public comment periods are scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.
- Approve agenda and minutes from October 7, 2020 and November 5, 2020 City Charter meetings
- Select a Chair Person for the committee
- Select a Vice Chair for the committee
- Amend the charter on how the City Attorney and City Manager are appointed
- Amend the charter on employee definitions and reporting/hiring/firing of City Executive Officers