Mesquite public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting with mostly procedural items. The only substantive discussion is a report on Dr. Jara's comments and next steps. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes and hear principals' and board members' reports.
- Consideration of December 1, 2023 meeting minutes
- Principals' comments and reports
- Report on Dr. Jara's comments and next steps
- Board members' comments and reports
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
The Mesquite Capital Improvements Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items: selecting a new committee member (with Austin Jackson's resume attached), reviewing the Capital Improvement Plan, and discussing updates to building, park, and transportation impact fees. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment periods. This is a working session focused on advisory recommendations rather than final decisions.
- Committee member selection discussion with Austin Jackson resume
- Capital Improvement Plan review
- Building Impact Fee general discussion
- Park Impact Fee update
- Transportation Impact Fee discussion
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
The Mesquite Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will meet to organize its operations, including selecting a chairperson, considering committee membership, and discussing capital improvement projects and impact fees. The meeting is procedural with no specific projects or contracts on the agenda.
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission meets Monday, November 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Mesquite City Hall. The commission will consider approving minutes from its September 14, 2023 meeting, review fundraising strategies, review the ID process for murals, and discuss a possible local artist to paint a picture for a wrap on the utility box at the new Fire Station. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.
- Consent agenda: approval of September 14, 2023 meeting minutes and November 20, 2023 agenda
- Review of fundraising strategies
- Review of the ID process for murals
- Discussion of a possible local artist to paint a picture for a utility box wrap at the new Fire Station
- Public comment limited to three minutes per person
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Commission will consider the approval of previous meeting minutes and a donation letter. The meeting also includes a review of the financial statement for The Charitable Trust.
- Approval of July 20, 2023, meeting minutes
- Review of a newly generated donation letter
- Review of The Charitable Trust financial statement
- Discussion of compiled questions regarding the Commission
Master Plan Committee
The Mesquite Master Plan Committee will meet to approve its agenda and previous minutes. The primary substantive item is a discussion and possible action regarding a proposed Conservation Element for the City's Master Plan. Public comment is scheduled for up to three minutes per person.
- Discussion and possible action on the proposed Conservation Element for the City's Master Plan
- Approval of the September 25, 2023, Master Plan Committee Agenda
- Approval of the minutes from the August 28, 2023, Master Plan Committee Meeting
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will discuss terms for CEAB and the appointment of representatives by Principals. The board will also consider and discuss Dr. Jara attending a meeting.
- Discussion on CEAB terms and representative appointments
- Consideration of Dr. Jara attending a CEAB meeting
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission will consider changing its monthly meeting day to the third Monday. The body will also discuss the role of commissioners with city leadership and review a donation letter.
- Proposal to move meetings to the third Monday of each month at 10:00 am
- Review of the Mesquite Public Arts Commission donation letter
- Discussion with the City Attorney, City Manager, and City Mayor regarding commissioner roles
- Approval of the July 20, 2023, meeting minutes
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
The Mesquite Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will meet to conduct routine business, including appointing a chairperson and committee member, approving the meeting agenda, and discussing administrative duties and capital improvement priorities. No substantive decisions are scheduled.
- Recommendation to appoint Chairperson and additional committee member
- Approval of the July 27, 2023 Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Agenda
- Discussion of Fire Station needs in Sun City Area per Fire Chief
- Review of Capital Improvement Plan by Public Works Director
- Review of Capital Improvements Impact Fee process by City Attorney
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will hear presentations from each principal on their new proposals and consider approval of the meeting agenda. Other items include principal and board member comments and public comment periods.
- Presentation from each principal on their new proposals
- Consideration and possible approval of the July 21, 2023 meeting agenda
- Principal comments and reports
- Board member comments and reports
- Public comment periods before and after business
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission will discuss a possible statue for the new Fire Station and a presentation regarding The Art District. The meeting also includes updates on the T-Mobile Grant and commission finances.
- Discussion of a possible statue in front of the new Fire Station
- Presentation regarding The Art District
- Update on the T-Mobile Grant
- Financial report and update
- Revisiting a presentation from the Mesquite Women's History and Culture Center
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will consider approving a site plan and architectural review for the renovation of the building at 220 East Mesquite Boulevard for All In Cycles and Restaurant in the Central Business District zone. The committee will also consider approving the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 27, 2023 meeting. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.
- Consideration of Architectural and Site Plan Review Case ASR-23-004 for renovation at 220 East Mesquite Boulevard for All In Cycles and Restaurant
- Consent agenda approval of July 6, 2023 agenda and March 27, 2023 minutes
- Public comment periods (3 minutes per person)
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Commission will review commissioner biographies for the website and consider an updated donation letter. The meeting includes a presentation from the Mesquite Women's History and Culture Center and an update on the T-Mobile Grant.
- Approval of May 22, 2023, meeting minutes
- Review of Commissioner biographies for the website
- Consideration of an updated donation letter
- Update on the T-Mobile Grant
- Presentation from Jean Watkins with Mesquite Women's History and Culture Center
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Commission will review the meeting agenda and previous minutes from May 1, 2023. Members will also discuss and consider Bank of Nevada Merchant Services for donations.
- Approval of May 22, 2023, meeting agenda
- Approval of May 1, 2023, meeting minutes
- Consideration of Bank of Nevada Merchant Services for donations
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Commission will review the MPAC Trust finances and consider changes to the MPAC Ordinance. Members will also hold a presentation and discussion regarding the CAFE (Call for Entries).
- Update on MPAC Trust finances
- Consideration of changing the MPAC Ordinance
- Presentation and discussion regarding the CAFE (Call for Entries)
- Approval of May 1, 2023 meeting agenda
- Approval of February 7, 2023 and March 16, 2023 meeting minutes
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will consider approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes, hear principals' comments, and discuss administrative items including grants for the 2023-2024 school year, reporting on previous City of Mesquite grants, and an update on Bill AB420. Public comment periods are scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.
- Consideration of approval of the April 21, 2023 agenda and March 10, 2023 meeting minutes
- Consideration of the School Year 2023-2024 Grants
- Reporting of previous year's City of Mesquite Grants
- Discussion and update on Bill AB420
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission will discuss potential amendments to its governing ordinance. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding donkey decorating and a discussion on fundraising.
- Presentation from Laurie Ellis of the Donkey History Museum regarding donkey decorating
- Discussion on fundraising
- Discussion to amend the Mesquite Public Arts Commission Ordinance
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the March 10, 2023 meeting agenda and the January 19, 2023 meeting minutes. The board will also hear public comments, principals' comments and reports, and board members' comments and reports before adjourning.
- Approval of the Friday, March 10, 2023 CEAB meeting agenda (consent agenda)
- Approval of the Thursday, January 19, 2023 CEAB meeting minutes (consent agenda)
- Public comments (limited to three minutes per speaker)
- Principals comments and reports
- Board members comments and reports
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Commission will discuss updates regarding city-wide murals and fundraising efforts. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Donkey History Museum regarding donkey decorating.
- Presentation from Donkey History Museum regarding donkey decorating
- Update on Virgin Valley Artists Association and First Friday
- Discussion on fundraising
- Continuation of discussion on murals throughout the City
- Approval of January 19, 2023, meeting minutes
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission will discuss progress regarding the Second Friday event. Discussion topics include insurance, permits, lane closures, and potential volunteers.
- Second Friday progress updates
- Discussion of insurance and permits
- Discussion of lane closures
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Commission will hold a meeting to discuss administrative items. The agenda includes discussion regarding Second Fridays and the establishment of new committees.
- Discussion regarding Second Fridays
- Establishment of new committees
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will consider appointing Larry Waite as the at-large representative and discuss changing meeting times. The board will also review an update on the Community School Initiative and revisit its priority list. Approval of previous meeting minutes and the current agenda is on the consent agenda.
- Consideration of Larry Waite as the At Large representative
- Consideration of changing meeting times
- Revisit priority list
- Update on Community School Initiative
- Approval of January 19, 2023 agenda and November 17, 2022 minutes
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Commission will consider several administrative items including fundraising efforts and the Bloomberg Grant. Members will also discuss participating in First Fridays and adding a donation button to the website.
- Replacement of damaged October is Art Month flags
- Adding a Donate Button to the website
- Participation in First Fridays
- Fundraising efforts
- Discussion regarding the Bloomberg Grant