Audit Committee
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · December 11, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
AUDIT COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
December 11, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Dan K. Shaw called the City of Henderson Audit Committee meeting to
order at 11:30 a.m. in the Mayor and Council Board Room, 4TH Floor, City Hall,
240 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
Melissa Wright, City Auditor, confirmed the City of Henderson Audit Committee
meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Chair Dan K. Shaw
Bryan Allison
Michael Hiltz (arrived at 11:34 a.m.)
Mayor Michelle Romero
Councilman Dan H. Stewart
ABSENT: None.
STAFF: Christopher Barnes, Manager Dev. Svs Center BldFireDSC
Jennifer Bessette, Senior Internal Auditor
Brandon Brooks, Police Captain/Acting Deputy Police Chief
Hollie Chadwick, Police Chief
Arben Dema, Manager of Inspection Services BldFireDSC
Richard Derrick, City Manager/CEO
David Furber, Senior Internal Auditor
Maria Gamboa, Director of Finance
Stephanie Garcia-Vause, Chief Strategy Officer/Asst CM
Mark Hardy, Constituent Services Asst II Mayor
Jonathan Lal, Business License Auditor
Paul McPhee, Senior Internal Auditor
Javier Mendez, Assistant Director of Human Resources
JJ Moyes, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Lynn Nielson, Manager of Plans Examining Svs BldFireDSC
Majid Pakniat, Director of BldFireDSC
London Porter, Assistant Director of Human Resources
Michelle Reese, Deputy City Clerk
Brian Reeve, Assistant City Attorney III
Rosa Reynolds, Administrative Manager
Matthew Rice, Senior Internal Auditor
Jennifer Rosenbush, Utility Bus. Transformation Division Manager
Natalie Sharp, Administrative Support Analyst
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Angela Summers, Director of Parks and Recreation
Nicolas Vaskov, City Attorney
Melissa Wright, City Auditor
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
(Motion)
Mayor Michelle Romero moved to accept the agenda as presented.
(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Bryan Allison, Mayor
Michelle Romero, Chair Dan K. Shaw, Councilman Dan H. Stewart. Those
voting nay: None. Those absent: Michael Hiltz. Those abstaining: None. Chair
Dan K. Shaw declared the motion carried.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
INTERNAL AUDIT
(Motion)
Councilman Dan H. Stewart moved to approve the Audit Committee meeting
minutes of September 18, 2024.
(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Bryan Allison, Mayor
Michelle Romero, Chair Dan K. Shaw, Councilman Dan H. Stewart. Those
voting nay: None. Those absent: Michael Hiltz. Those abstaining: None. Chair
Dan K. Shaw declared the motion carried.
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2 DRAFT FOLLOW-UP AUDIT REPORT
HENDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
BODY-WORN CAMERAS, USE OF FORCE, AND TRAINING
INTERNAL AUDIT
Melissa Wright, City Auditor, gave a presentation and provided a summary of
the draft follow-up audit report of the Henderson Police Department Body-Worn
Cameras, Use of Force, and Training. She stated corrective action was taken to
address the nine recommendations contained in the original report and
commended the Henderson Police Department for their efforts to address the
recommendations previously approved.
A brief discussion ensued regarding critical incident review procedures as well
as scheduled replacement of equipment.
(Motion)
Mayor Michelle Romero moved to approve the draft follow-up audit report of the
Henderson Police Department Body-Worn Cameras, Use of Force, and
Training.
(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Bryan Allison,
Michael Hiltz, Mayor Michelle Romero, Chair Dan K. Shaw,
Councilman Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None.
Those abstaining: None. Chair Dan K. Shaw declared the motion carried.
3 DRAFT FOLLOW-UP AUDIT REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES
WATER CONSERVATION
INTERNAL AUDIT
Melissa Wright, City Auditor, gave a presentation and provided a summary of
draft follow-up audit report of the Department of Utility Services Water
Conservation. She stated corrective action was taken to address the nine
recommendations contained in the original report and commended the
Department of Utility Services and the Parks and Recreation Department for
their efforts to address the recommendations.
A brief discussion ensued regarding conservation and water rate messaging as
well as local water allocations.
(Motion)
Mayor Michelle Romero moved to approve the draft follow-up audit report of the
Department of Utility Services Water Conservation.
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(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Bryan Allison,
Michael Hiltz, Mayor Michelle Romero, Chair Dan K. Shaw,
Councilman Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None.
Those abstaining: None. Chair Dan K. Shaw declared the motion carried.
4 DRAFT AUDIT REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING/FIRE SAFETY AND DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES CENTER
PERMITTING AND INSPECTION PROCESSES
INTERNAL AUDIT
Melissa presented a summary of the draft audit report of Department of
Building/Fire Safety and Development Services Center Permitting and
Inspection Processes and reviewed the eight recommendations and four
commendations found in the report.
A discussion ensued regarding special permitting processes, expedited
processing fees, and plan permitting technology.
(Motion)
Councilman Dan H. Stewart moved to approve the draft audit report of the
Department of Building/Fire Safety and Development Services Center
Permitting and Inspection Processes.
(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Bryan Allison,
Michael Hiltz, Mayor Michelle Romero, Chair Dan K. Shaw,
Councilman Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None.
Those abstaining: None. Chair Dan K. Shaw declared the motion carried.
5 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
AUDIT COMMITTEE
BRIAN REEVE, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY III
INTERNAL AUDIT
Melissa Wright, City Auditor, thanked Brian Reeve, Assistant City Attorney III,
for his service to the Henderson Audit Committee and Mayor Michelle Romero
presented him with a certificate of recognition for his years of service.
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6 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
AUDIT COMMITTEE
COUNCILMAN DAN SHAW, CHAIR
INTERNAL AUDIT
Melissa Wright, City Auditor, thanked Councilman Dan Shaw, Chair, for his
service on the Henderson Audit Committee and Mayor Michelle Romero
presented him with a certificate of recognition for his years of service.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
Chair Dan K. Shaw and Councilman Dan H. Stewart thanked the staff for their
efforts in the audit process.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was set for March 26, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be discussed, Chair Dan K. Shaw adjourned
the meeting at 12:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Michelle Reese
Michelle Reese
Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
AUDIT COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Mayor and Council Boardroom
11:30 AM 240 Water Street
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-1880 Henderson, Nevada 89015
For those requiring special assistance or accommodation to attend or participate in this
meeting, arrangements for a sign language interpreter or services necessary for effective
communication for qualified persons with disabilities should be made as soon as possible,
but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event. Please contact Melissa Wright at
(702) 267-1880 or TTY: 7-1-1 at least 72 hours in advance to request a sign language
interpreter. You may also submit your request by using Contact Henderson.
The Chairman reserves the right to hear agenda items out of order, combine two or more
agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion
relating to an item on the agenda at any time.
Public comment will be taken at the designated Public Comment periods. Individuals will be
limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes
at the discretion of the Chairman.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive
comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. See
NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling,
stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal
attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other
acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
Backup materials for agenda items can be found in the Office of the City Clerk or on the
City's website at: http://www.cityofhenderson.com. To request backup materials, please
contact Melissa Wright at (702) 267-1880.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on
the agenda. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons
for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chairman.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or
repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly
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conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting
may be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS
241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation,
yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of
profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical
force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or
infringe on the rights of the Committee members, City staff, or meeting
participants.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
INTERNAL AUDIT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Audit Committee meeting minutes of September 18, 2024.
2 DRAFT FOLLOW-UP AUDIT REPORT
HENDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
BODY-WORN CAMERAS, USE OF FORCE, AND TRAINING
INTERNAL AUDIT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Receive and approve draft follow-up audit report of the Henderson Police
Department Body-Worn Cameras, Use of Force, and Training.
3 DRAFT FOLLOW-UP AUDIT REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES
WATER CONSERVATION
INTERNAL AUDIT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Receive and approve draft follow-up audit report of the Department of Utility
Services Water Conservation.
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4 DRAFT AUDIT REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING/FIRE SAFETY AND DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES CENTER
PERMITTING AND INSPECTION PROCESSES
INTERNAL AUDIT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Receive and approve draft audit report of the Department of Building/Fire Safety
and Development Services Center Permitting and Inspection Processes.
5 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
AUDIT COMMITTEE
BRIAN REEVE, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY III
INTERNAL AUDIT
For Information Only.
Present Brian Reeve, Assistant City Attorney III, with a certificate of recognition
for his years of service to the Henderson Audit Committee.
6 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
AUDIT COMMITTEE
COUNCILMAN DAN SHAW, CHAIR
INTERNAL AUDIT
For Information Only.
Present Councilman Dan Shaw, Chair, with a certificate of recognition for his
years of service to the Henderson Audit Committee.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
The Chairman and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the
agenda. Chairman and Members may comment on matters including, without
limitation, future agenda items, upcoming meeting dates, and meeting
procedures. Comments made cannot be acted upon or discussed at this
meeting, but may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
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VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Items discussed under this Public Comment period cannot be acted upon at this
meeting, but may be referred to a future agenda for consideration. Individuals
will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited
to ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves
the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that
disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. In
addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the
room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive
conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause,
heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation,
threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to
impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Posted not later than 9:00 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting, at the following locations:
City Hall, 240 South Water Street
www.cityofhenderson.com
https://notice.nv.gov
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