Development Services Center Advisory Committee
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · July 30, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Nat Hodgson called the City of Henderson Development Services
Center Advisory Committee meeting to order at 8:05 a.m. in the
Westgate Conference Room, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
Emilie Wiemer, Administrative Assistant III, confirmed the DSC Advisory
Committee meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Open Meeting Law
by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the
Multigenerational Center, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, Fire Station
No. 86, the Nevada Public Notice Website, the City of Henderson Website, and
by mailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing thereon on the Agenda
Master Mailing List and email list.
PRESENT: Chairman Nat Hodgson
Renee Carroll
Jim McIntosh (arrived at 8:15 a.m.)
Majid Pakniat
John Stewart
Derrick Williams
EXCUSED: Devon Sansone
Todd Steadham
STAFF: Christopher Barnes, Development Services Coordinator
Victoria Dasis, Deputy City Clerk
Tom Davy, City Engineer
Jan Fullmer, Accounting Manager
Rob Herr, Assistant City Manager/Chief Infrastructure Officer
Priscilla Howell, Director of Utility Services
Jill Lynch, Assistant Director of Finance
Sabrina Mercadante, City Clerk
Ed McGuire, Director of Public Works
Becky Risse, Assistant City Attorney III
Michael Tassi, Director of Community Development and Services
Emilie Wiemer, Administrative Assistant III
GUESTS: Amanda Moss, Southern Nevada Home Builders Association
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
(Motion)
Ms. Carroll introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented. The vote
favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Hodgson declared the motion
carried.
V. NEW BUSINESS
NB-1 MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APRIL 30, 2019
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
Development Services Center Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
April 30, 2019.
(Motion)
Mr. Williams introduced a motion to adopt the minutes of April 30, 2019, as
presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Hodgson
declared the motion carried.
NB-2 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER (DSC) QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE
REPORT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
Christopher Barnes, Development Services Coordinator, or his designee, will
review the Development Services Center Quarterly Performance Report and
such person and/or City Staff will respond to questions from, and provide
information concerning the Performance Report to the Members.
Christopher Barnes, Development Services Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint
presentation titled Development Services Performance Report for the Month
Ending June 30, 2019, and provided an overview of the plan review
performance, permit activity, inspection activity, and five-year data comparison.
Mr. Barnes noted some slides were titled as Quarter 3 (Q3); however, the data
is to reflect Quarter 4 (Q4).
Mr. Barnes stated he will reevaluate the permitting trends at a later time to
ensure the data is accurate.
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Referring to a question from the last meeting regarding the details of the
commercial building category, Mr. Barnes stated commercial permits includes:
new commercial and industrial; commercial additions and remodels; hotels and
motels; educational buildings; and municipal structures.
NB-3 DSC QUARTERLY FINANCIAL UPDATE
FINANCE
Jim McIntosh, Finance Director, or his designee, will provide an update of the
Development Services Center's (DSC) quarterly financials and respond to
questions from the Members.
Jim McIntosh, Finance Director, referred to the supporting material and provided
an overview of the unaudited quarterly and fiscal year financials.
Responding to a question by Chairman Hodgon regarding new employees,
Jill Lynch, Assistant Director of Finance, said the DSC moved two employees to
the general fund and added three employees to the DSC fund for fiscal year
2020.
Mr. Majid inquired if there will be additional employees for the new fiscal year.
Ms. Lynch advised there is currently no need, but will evaluate the DSCs
functionality on a regular basis to ensure processes are running efficiently.
Following an inquiry by Ms. Carroll asking how the DSC’s budget was lower
than projected, Mr. McIntosh stated the budget varies depending on which type
of permits are being processed. Ms. Lynch added the projected budget
includes employees’ salaries, which includes positions that are not filled.
Responding to a question by Mr. Williams regarding the budget for the
Electronic Plan Review, Mr. Barnes stated the set aside finances were
transferred into the Information Technology fund and that the expenditure is
recorded in the Citywide fund.
NB-4 UPDATE ON ELECTRONIC PLAN REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
Christopher Barnes, Development Services Coordinator, or his designee, will
give an update on electronic plan review and respond to questions concerning
electronic plan review from the Members.
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Christopher Barnes, Development Services Coordinator, stated the Electronic
Plan Review program continues to be incorporated into the Development
Services Center’s processes. He summarized the current pilot program and
stated he hopes to have all permit applications available online by the end of
fiscal year 2020.
Mr. Barnes stated staff received new monitors, computers, and training to assist
in the electronic plan review merge.
Following a discussion regarding the functions of the program’s online portal,
Mr. Barnes said customers will eventually be able to submit permit applications
via computer, smart phones, or electronic tablets.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
Chairman Hodgson thanked Christopher Barnes, Development Services
Coordinator, for hosting a roundtable discussion at the Southern Nevada Home
Builders Association office.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was set for October 29, 2019, at 7:45 a.m.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee,
Chairman Hodgson adjourned the meeting at 8:46 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________
Victoria Dasis,
Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Westgate Conference Room
7:45 AM 240 Water Street
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-3663 Henderson, Nevada 89015
NOTICE
Notice to persons with special needs: 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. Listening devices are available for persons with hearing impairments.
Please contact Emilie Wiemer at (702) 267-3663 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. 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.
Backup materials for agenda items can be found in the Development Services Center or on
the City's website at: http://henderson.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/meetresults.aspx. To
request backup materials, please contact Emilie Wiemer at (702) 267-3663.
I. CALL TO ORDER
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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
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.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
V. NEW BUSINESS
NB-1 MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APRIL 30, 2019
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt
Development Services Center Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
April 30, 2019
NB-2 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER (DSC) QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE
REPORT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
RECOMMENDATION: For Discussion and Information Only
Christopher Barnes, DSC Project Coordinator, or his designee will review the
Development Services Center Quarterly Performance Report and such person
and/or City Staff will respond to questions from, and provide information
concerning the Performance Report, to the Members.
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NB-3 DSC QUARTERLY FINANCIAL UPDATE
FINANCE
RECOMMENDATION: For Discussion and Information Only
Jim McIntosh, Finance Director, or his designee will provide an update of the
Development Services Center's quarterly financials and respond to questions
from the Members.
NB-4 UPDATE ON ELECTRONIC PLAN REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
RECOMMENDATION: For Discussion and Information Only
Christopher Barnes, DSC Project Coordinator, or his designee will give an
update on electronic plan review and respond to questions concerning
electronic plan review from the Members.
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
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.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Posted by 9:00 a.m., July 24, 2019, at the following locations:
City Hall, 240 Water Street, 1st Floor Lobbies
Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway
Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive
Fire Station No. 86, 1996 E. Galleria Drive
www.cityofhenderson.com
https://notice.nv.gov
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