Development Services Center Advisory Committee
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · August 16, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Nat Hodgson called the City of Henderson Development Services Center
Advisory Committee meeting to order at 7:47 a.m. in the Westgate Conference
Room, 240 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada, and asked John Stewart
to preside over the meeting.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
Emilie Wiemer, Administrative Assistant III, confirmed the City of Henderson
Development Services Center Advisory Committee meeting had been noticed in
compliance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Acting Chair John Stewart
Renee Carroll (via teleconference)
Chair Nat Hodgson (via teleconference)
Jim McIntosh
Majid Pakniat
Devon Sansone (arrived at 7:56 a.m.)
Todd Steadham
John Stewart
Derrick Williams (via teleconference)
STAFF: Christopher Barnes, Development Services Center Manager
Lisa Corrado, Community Development and Services Director
Jan Fullmer, Accounting Manager
Ed McGuire, Director of Public Works
Priscilla Howell, Director of Utility Services
Lisa Lewis, Administrative Assistant I
Becky Risse, Assistant City Attorney III
Janet Sandifer, Deputy City Clerk
David Weiser, Budget Manager
Emilie Wiemer, Administrative Assistant III
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
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IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
(Motion)
Member Steadham introduced a motion to accept the agenda, as presented.
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Acting Chair John
Stewart, Renee Carroll, Chair Nat Hodgson, Jim McIntosh, Majid Pakniat, Todd
Steadham, John Stewart, and Derrick Williams. Those voting nay: None.
Those absent: Devon Sansone. Those abstaining: None. Acting Chair Stewart
declared the motion carried.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APRIL 26, 2022
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
Development Services Center Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
April 26, 2022.
(Motion)
Member Pakniat introduced a motion to adopt the Development Services Center
Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 26, 2022, as presented.
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Acting Chair John
Stewart, Renee Carroll, Chair Nat Hodgson, Jim McIntosh, Majid Pakniat, Todd
Steadham, John Stewart, and Derrick Williams. Those voting nay: None.
Those absent: Devon Sansone. Those abstaining: None. Acting Chair Stewart
declared the motion carried.
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QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
Christopher Barnes, DSC Manager, or his designee, will review the
Development Services Center Quarterly Performance Report and respond to
questions from the Committee Members.
Christopher Barnes, Manager of Development Services Center, gave a
PowerPoint presentation titled Development Services Center Performance
Report for the Month Ending June 30, 2022, and presented a summary of the
plan review performance, permit activity, inspection activity, and a five-year
comparison.
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Responding to an inquiry from Acting Chair Stewart regarding the cause for the
drop in the site design tracking, Mr. Barnes stated the lower levels was due to a
backlog of activity and low staffing.
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL UPDATE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
Jim McIntosh, Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, will provide an update of
the Development Services Center's quarterly financials and respond to
questions from the Committee Members.
Jim McIntosh, Chief Financial Officer, referred to the supporting material and
provided an overview of the Development Service Center's quarterly financial
statements for the period ending on June 30, 2022, and presented unaudited
comparisons between balance sheets for the same period in the prior fiscal
year. He said this has been a good year for the DSC and noted the Working
Capital, excluding Work in Progress Liability (WIPL) is $18,735,780.00.
Mr. McIntosh facilitated a discussion which compared the City of Henderson’s
current expenditures, revenues, assets, and expenses to those of the previous
periods.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the plan check fees, the number of
employment positions that are included within the budget, and the overhead
expenses that are included within the salaries and wages calculations.
Acting Chair Stewart stated this is an appropriately managed department and
commended the team for the outstanding work they provide on a consistent
basis.
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
Christopher Barnes, DSC Manager, or his designee, will discuss with
Committee Members the draft Development Services Center (DSC) Advisory
Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 required by Henderson
Municipal Code 2.50.360.C and seek the Committee’s approval of that annual
report.
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Christopher Barnes, DSC Manager, provided a summary of this item, and Chair
Nat Hodgson stated comments received from the Committee members have
been incorporated into the annual report.
Emilie Wiemer, Administrative Assistant III, stated the annual report will be
routed to Chair Hodgson for signature by the end of the business day, via
DocuSign.
(Motion)
Member Pakniat introduced a motion to approve the draft Development
Services Center (DSC) Advisory Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year
2021-2022. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Acting Chair Stewart
declared the motion carried.
5 UPDATE ON ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC FACILITIES NEEDS ASSESSMENT
(PFNA)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES
Lisa Corrado, Director of Community Development and Services, or her
designee, will provide update on the status, timeline, and scope of current
analysis of the PFNA and respond to questions from the Committee Members.
Lisa Corrado, Director of Community Development and Services, presented a
summary of this item. She said staff is working with a consultant to analyze the
Public Facilities Needs Assessment (PFNA), which should be completed by the
end of September and finalized by the end of the year.
Responding to an inquiry from Member Carroll regarding whether the DSC
Advisory Committee members will get the opportunity to review the PFNA
recommendations, Ms. Corrado stated a business impact analysis will be
posted in the Review-Journal newspaper, a public comment period will open,
and an update could be added as an agenda item for the DSC members.
Ms. Corrado clarified because PFNA updates are provided to the members as
information only, the timing may not work for input through this committee;
however, everyone will have the opportunity to provide feedback during the
open public comment period.
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6 UPCOMING COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE THAT
AMENDS HMC 14.18.045 - WEST HENDERSON PHASE 1 WATER
BACKBONE INFRASTRUCTURE RATE
DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES
Priscilla Howell, Director of Utility Services, or her designee, will provide
information regarding the upcoming public comment period on the proposed
ordinance that amends HMC 14.18.045 - West Henderson Phase 1 Water
Backbone Infrastructure Rates and respond to questions from the Committee
Members.
Priscilla Howell, Director of Utility Services presented a detailed summary of this
item and stated staff anticipates publishing the amendments in the Review-
Journal newspaper on August 26, 2022. She said the public comment period
will close on September 19, 2022, and the Business Impact Statement will be
presented to the City Council during the first meeting in October 2022.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
Chair Hodgson stated interest rates have increased, however, salaries have
remained the same. He said unless interest rates decrease, he does not predict
as much permit activity as in the first quarter. He said home prices will likely
stabilize instead of increase and said next quarter will be interesting.
Member Carroll stated because the commercial sector has been healthy as far
as continued development, she hopes it will fill in for the residential side next
year.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was set for Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 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,
Acting Chair Stewart adjourned the meeting at 8:24 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Janet Sandifer
Janet Sandifer,
Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Westgate Conference Room
7:45 AM 240 S Water St.
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-3663 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 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. 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 Emilie Wiemer at (702) 267-3663.
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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
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
1 MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APRIL 26, 2022
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt
Development Services Center Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
April 26, 2022.
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QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
For Information and Discussion Only
Christopher Barnes, DSC Manager, or his designee, will review the
Development Services Center Quarterly Performance Report and respond to
questions from the Committee Members.
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL UPDATE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
For Information and Discussion Only
Jim McIntosh, Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, will provide an update of
the Development Services Center's quarterly financials and respond to
questions from the Committee Members.
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Christopher Barnes, DSC Manager, or his designee, will discuss with
Committee Members the draft Development Services Center (DSC) Advisory
Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 required by Henderson
Municipal Code 2.50.360.C and seek the Committee’s approval of that annual
report.
5 UPDATE ON ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC FACILITIES NEEDS ASSESSMENT
(PFNA)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES
For Information and Discussion Only
Lisa Corrado, Director of Community Development and Services, or her
designee, will provide update on the status, timeline, and scope of current
analysis of the PFNA and respond to questions from the Committee Members.
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6 UPCOMING COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE THAT
AMENDS HMC 14.18.045 - WEST HENDERSON PHASE 1 WATER
BACKBONE INFRASTRUCTURE RATE
DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES
For Information and Discussion Only
Priscilla Howell, Director of Utility Services, or her designee, will provide
information regarding the upcoming public comment period on the proposed
ordinance that amends HMC 14.18.045 - West Henderson Phase 1 Water
Backbone Infrastructure Rates and respond to questions from the Committee
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.
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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