Mesquite public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
This is a routine procedural meeting of the Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board. The board will consider approval of the agenda, hear principal and board member reports, and introduce a new board member and junior CEAB representatives. No substantive policy decisions or budget items are on the agenda.
- Approval of the December 12, 2024 meeting agenda
- Introduction of Mr. Ben L. Martinsen as new Charles A. Hughes Middle School board representative
- Presentation of Junior C.E.A.B. representatives
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will discuss and possibly vote on changing its meeting schedule from quarterly to monthly. The board will also introduce trustee-elect Lydia Dominguez and new Jr. CEAB members. Consent agenda includes approval of previous minutes and the current meeting agenda. Public comments are open for items not on the agenda and later for all items.
- Consideration of approval of October 17, 2024 minutes and November 21, 2024 agenda (Consent Agenda)
- Introduction of Trustee-Elect Lydia Dominguez
- Introduction of Jr. C.E.A.B. members by school principals
- Consideration of monthly vs. quarterly meeting frequency
- Public comment periods for non-agenda and agendized items
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an Arts and Historic District Map, having a commissioner attend City Council meetings, an art contest, murals on private property, a Las Vegas territory flyer presentation, and establishing a First Friday event. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Consideration of the Arts and Historic District Map
- Discussion on a commissioner attending City Council meetings
- Consideration of an art contest
- Murals on private properties with commission assistance
- Establishing a First Friday event
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission is meeting to consider approval of its 5-year plan and to discuss the status of several public art projects, including a pollinator garden, a statue at the softball/baseball fields, an Arts and Historic District Map, and a statue and wrap at Fire Station 1. The commission will also consider having members attend City Council meetings as representatives and discuss a possible art show at the Steam Center. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Approval of the 5-year plan
- Status of the Pollinator Garden
- Statue at the Softball/Baseball fields
- Arts and Historic District Map status
- Fire Station 1 Statue and wrap status
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will discuss a new grant process and the possibility of a tech school in the area. Other items include updates on student counts, new education classes at Virgin Valley High School, and a report on a meeting with the Clark County School District interim superintendent. The board may also consider changing its meeting time to earlier in the day.
- Discussion on new grant process for the board
- Presentation on new education classes at Virgin Valley High School
- Discussion on current student counts at schools
- Discussion on possibly having a Tech School in the area
- Report on meeting with Clark County School District interim superintendent
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including forming a Five-Year Plan Committee, adding members, and planning a First Friday Family Art Walk. They will also discuss the Pollinator Garden, statues for the Recreation Center funded by a MORF grant via America's Main Street, and the status of Fire Station #1 Art. A demonstration of the C.A.F.E. website and a presentation on art murals are also scheduled.
- Consideration of developing a Five-Year Plan Committee
- Discussion on adding members and committee members, and whether they need ratification and volunteer forms
- Consideration for First Friday Mesquite Family Art Walk event
- Discussion concerning statues for Mesquite Recreation Center with funding from MORF via Americas Main Street grant
- Presentation for planning of Art Murals within city limits
Cancelled - Mesquite Public Arts Commission
This meeting of the Mesquite Public Arts Commission was cancelled. The agenda had included public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and discussion of forming a Five-Year Plan Committee, but no actions were taken.
- Public comment period
- Approval of July 15, 2024 meeting minutes
- Consideration of developing a Five-Year Plan Committee
Master Plan Committee
The Master Plan Committee will discuss draft chapters of the Unified Development Ordinance, specifically zoning districts for mobile homes, commercial central business, and hospital structures, as well as a draft chapter on the residential construction tax. The committee may take action on these items. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment periods.
- Discussion of Draft Chapter 7 Zoning District: Mobile Home Special District (M-H)
- Discussion of Draft Chapter 7 Zoning District: Commercial-Central Business District (CR-3)
- Discussion of Draft Chapter 7 Zoning District: Commercial-Hospital & Structures
- Discussion of Draft Chapter 4 Residential Construction Tax of Title 7 Building and Development
- Approval of June 24, 2024 meeting minutes
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will consider approving its meeting agenda and hear principal and board reports. Discussion items include filling two open board positions (an At-Large seat and the Hughes Middle School representative seat) and the potential creation of a Student Council. The meeting also includes public comment periods.
- Discussion on flying the open At-Large position
- Discussion of filling the Hughes Middle School Representative position
- Consideration of the creation of a Student Council
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several administrative items, including the status of the First Friday event, the MORF Grant, the Pollinator Garden, and plans for an art contest. The commission will also consider setting up a rotation of members to attend City Council meetings. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Discussion on First Friday event status and planning
- Discussion on current status of MORF Grant
- Discussion on Pollinator Garden status
- Consideration of rotating commissioners to attend City Council meetings
- Discussion on developing an art contest
Master Plan Committee
The Mesquite Master Plan Committee will meet to approve May 2024 meeting minutes and discuss updates to Chapter 7 of the Unified Development Ordinance, which covers zoning districts like Commercial-General and Industrial-Light. Public comment is allowed before adjournment.
- Consideration of approval of May 20, 2024 Master Plan Committee Meeting Minutes
- Discussion of Draft Chapter 7 Zoning District updates (Title 9 Unified Development Ordinance)
- Public comment periods before and after main agenda items
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission will review updates regarding First Friday and a presentation on Mesquite Days. The commission will also consider a community pollinator garden and a grant from the Nevada Main Street Program to the Mesquite Opportunities Regional Fund.
- Presentation by Steve Dudrow regarding Mesquite Days
- First Friday updates by Steve Dudrow
- Nevada Main Street Program grant to Mesquite Opportunities Regional Fund (MORF)
- Approval of two statuses at Old Mill Little League Park
- Consideration of a Community Pollinator Garden
Master Plan Committee
The Master Plan Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on draft zoning changes for multi-family medium/high density, RV/motor home, manufactured housing, and commercial districts in Title 9 of the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.
- Draft Chapter 7 Zoning District revisions for MF-3, MF-4, RV, MH, CR-1, CR-2, PB, IR-1, and IR-2 zones
- Possible approval of April 22, 2024 meeting minutes
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission will discuss long-term goals and five-year plans. Members will also discuss fundraising for First Friday and the Fire Station Statue, and how to access Art Trust Fund monies.
- Discussion of Five Year Plans and Goals
- Fundraising discussion for First Friday and Fire Station Statue
- Discussion on using City of Mesquite Art Trust Fund monies
- Presentation of Mesquite Public Arts Commission at Mesquite Days 2024
- Approval of February 20 and April 29 meeting minutes
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will consider approving minutes from a prior meeting and will review a proposal (Case ASR-24-001) for a new office and warehouse building on 1.07 acres at 660 William Shockley Way in the Industrial Light zone.
- Approval of November 6, 2023 meeting minutes and May 9, 2024 agenda
- Architectural and site plan review for Lot #4 Riverstone Commerce Park: new office/warehouse on 1.07 acres at 660 William Shockley Way
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will consider a site plan review for a new office and warehouse building on 1.07 acres at 660 William Shockley Way. The committee also will vote on approving the November 2023 meeting minutes and the current agenda.
- Consideration of Architectural and Site Plan review Case No. ASR-24-001 for a new office and warehouse at 660 William Shockley Way (Lot #4 Riverstone Commerce Park) in the IR-1 zone.
- Approval of the November 6, 2023 meeting minutes and the May 2, 2024 agenda (consent agenda).
Master Plan Committee
The Master Plan Committee will meet to review and potentially take action on Draft Chapter 7 of the Title 9 Unified Development Ordinance. This section covers area and bulk regulations for various zoning districts.
- Discussion of Draft Chapter 7 Zoning District regulations
- Review of Land Reserve (LR) and Agriculture (A) districts
- Review of Rural Ranch, Rural Estate, and Rural Residential districts
- Review of Single Family, Attached Housing, and Multi Family Low Density districts
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Board will discuss and review a grant proposal for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting includes reports from principals at Hughes Middle School, JL Bowler Elementary, and Virgin Valley Elementary.
- Review of the SY 2024-2025 Grant Proposal
- Principal reports for Hughes Middle School, JL Bowler Elementary, and Virgin Valley Elementary
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission will review updates on the Plaque Project and the Pollinator Garden. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Mesquite Days booth and First Friday updates.
- Plaque Project update presentation by Jean Watkins
- Discussion regarding the Pollinator Garden
- Approval of Mesquite Days booth updates
- Discussion about First Friday updates
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its January 19, 2024 meeting and consider making its meetings quarterly. It will also review grant proposals for the 2024‑2025 school year. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the board business.
- Approval of the Friday, January 19, 2024 meeting minutes (Consent Agenda).
- Consideration of moving board meetings to a quarterly schedule.
- Discussion and review of grant proposals for SY 2024‑2025.
- Public comment before board business (limited to three minutes per speaker).
- Public comment after board business (limited to three minutes per speaker).
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Commission will discuss several administrative items including cleaning the statues in front of City Hall and joining CAFE. Members will also consider plans from Steve Dudrow and address an open At-Large position.
- Approval of cleaning the statues in front of City Hall
- Discussion of Steve Dudrow's ideas and plans
- Discussion on updating Mesquite Public Arts Commissioner Committees
- Discussion of the At-Large open position
- Consideration of joining CAFE
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission will consider a presentation regarding a power box wrap for the Villa La Paz II subdivision. The commission will also discuss leadership vacancies and the swearing in of a new member.
- Presentation from Thomas Kuntz regarding a Villa La Paz II subdivision power box wrap
- Swearing in of Steve Dudrow
- Discussion regarding a power box wrap for Firehall
- Discussion regarding open At-Large, Chair, and Vice Chair positions
Mesquite Public Arts Commission
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission will meet to discuss the body's progression. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda and a discussion on moving forward as the commission.
- Approval of the January 30, 2024, meeting agenda
- Discussion on moving forward as the Mesquite Public Arts Commission
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will consider approving its October 2023 meeting notes, discuss and select new committee members, and review the Capital Improvement Plan. The committee will also hold general discussions on building, park, and transportation impact fees, including tax information and population updates. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Approval of summary notes from October 26, 2023 meeting
- Discussion and selection of committee members: Austin Jackson and Leo Black
- Review of the Capital Improvement Plan
- General discussion of Building Impact Fee, including tax information and population update
- General discussion of Park Impact Fee and Transportation Impact Fee
Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board
The board will consider approving the meeting agenda, receive updates on NASS and CEAB/CCSD meetings, discuss board member terms, and consider moving future meetings to City Hall on weekday evenings. Public comment is allowed at multiple points.
- Approval of the January 19, 2024 meeting agenda
- Update on the NASS meeting
- Update on the CEAB/CCSD meeting
- Discussion on board member terms
- Discussion on moving meetings back to City Hall during the week and evenings