Public Meetings - Carson City, Nevada

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) met on January 14, 2026, to approve minutes, elect officers, and take action on several transportation funding and project items. Key actions included approving submission of STBG applications for pavement preservation and complete streets, awarding a contract for Airport Road and College Parkway rehab, and approving an amendment to a paratransit interlocal agreement. Commissioners also received reports on transportation projects, street operations, and discussed future agenda items. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (December 10, 2025): The minutes were approved unanimously with one abstention (4-0-1). - Election of Chair and Vice Chair: Commissioner Lori Bagwell was appointed Chairperson and Commissioner Lisa Shooty was appointed Vice Chairperson for one-year terms expiring at the first regular meeting of the RTC in 2027. The vote was unanimous. Discussion Items 5B – STBG Applications for District 3 and Curry Street Projects - Chris Martinovich, Transportation Manager, presented two applications to the Carson City Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) for Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funding: - District 3 Fairview Drive Preservation Project: Requesting $901,100 (with 5% match) for safety improvements and pavement reconstruction on Fairview Drive between US 50 and 5th Street. The funds would replace local funding already programmed. - Curry Street Complete Streets Project: Requesting $325,000 for a complete streets project on Curry Street. This project had previously been denied HSIP funding from NDOT. - Commissioner Costa asked about potential widening of Curry Street; staff indicated a discussion item would be brought to the board in spring with preliminary designs. - Vote: Motion to approve submission of applications as presented passed unanimously. 5C – Award of Contract for Airport Road and East College Parkway Pavement Rehab - Casey Sylvester, Transportation and Traffic Engineer, presented the award to Sierra Nevada Construction for $2,284,007, plus an 8% contingency of $182,720, for a total not-to-exceed $2,466,727. The project includes crack repair, patching, resurfacing, and replacement of barrier rail. - Commissioner Costa noted only one bid was received and asked about future technologies. Staff acknowledged the issue and indicated internal research on alternative pavement types. - Vote: Motion to award contract and authorize the Public Works Director to approve contingency expenditures passed unanimously. 5D – Amendment to Interlocal Contract with Nevada Health Authority for Paratransit Services - Marcus Myers, Transit Coordinator, presented the first amendment to interlocal agreement CETS 28673 with the Nevada Department of Health Care Financing and Policy (now Nevada Health Authority). The amendment: - Updates the entity name to Nevada Health Authority. - Increases the maximum funding amount from $51,721 to $122,536 due to higher-than-anticipated ridership and costs. - Revises Attachment A to clarify indirect cost rate percentages and broker terminology. - Commissioner Costa asked about per-trip reimbursement ($6.14 per trip, $8,000 per quarter) and ridership numbers. - Commissioner Maloney thanked staff for their work on this important service. - Vote: Motion to approve the amendment and authorize the Transportation Manager to sign and approve minor changes (up to 10% of current amount) passed unanimously. Reports 6A – Transportation Manager’s Report (Chris Martinovich) - The Board of Supervisors approved renaming and continuation of the V infrastructure tax as the Street and Highway Infrastructure Fund, dedicated exclusively to local road projects. Staff will bring a local road prioritization plan to the RTC in March. - Several projects are out to bid: Roop Street (Fifth to Robinson), Carmine Street, and a vulnerable user safety improvement project on the west side. - Staff is coordinating with the state legislature on Stewart Street and Fifth Street projects to avoid conflicts. - Data collection is underway for the North Carson Street Complete Streets Corridor Study, with public outreach planned. - The Transit Development and Coordinated Human Services Plan is under internal review and will be released for public comment in late January/early February, with adoption likely in March. 6B – Street Operations and Control Systems Report - Staff highlighted completion of two ADA ramps in November on Patton and Terrace near Fifth Street. - Year to date, 8,703 square feet of sidewalk (approximately 2,200 linear feet) have been repaired by city crews, often at lower cost than contractors. - Commissioners discussed sidewalk responsibility (adjacent property owners) and snow shoveling obligations. Board Comments - Commissioner Costa requested future agenda items to: 1. Discuss potentially changing the five-district pavement maintenance cycle (currently visited once every five years) to address roads more frequently, especially with new local road funding. 2. Receive a progress report on new pavement technologies being researched by staff. Key Outcomes - Approved minutes of December 10, 2025 (4-0-1 abstention). - Elected Lori Bagwell as Chair and Lisa Shooty as Vice Chair for one-year terms (unanimous). - Approved submission of STBG applications to CAMPO for Fairview Drive Preservation ($901,100) and Curry Street Complete Streets ($325,000) (unanimous). - Awarded contract to Sierra Nevada Construction for Airport Road and College Parkway pavement rehab (total not to exceed $2,466,727) (unanimous). - Approved amendment to interlocal agreement with Nevada Health Authority, increasing paratransit funding to $122,536 (unanimous). - Directed staff to bring future discussion on pavement district cycle and new pavement technology. Note: No public comments were made during the meeting.

The Campo (Carson City Area Metropolitan Planning Organization) board convened at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with a quorum present. The meeting focused on the adoption of the Campo 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), election of officers, and routine updates from staff and NDOT. Chair Greg Novak presided. Consent Calendar - Approval of minutes: The minutes of the December 10, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. Member Casanelli abstained, noting they were not on the council the previous month. Discussion Items - Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson: Chair Novak nominated himself and Vice Chair Lucia Maloney for reappointment to one-year terms expiring at the first regular Campo meeting in 2027. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Novak noted the role is largely ceremonial with no compensation. - Campo 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Update: Senior Transportation Planner Kelly Norman presented the final draft. A 30-day public comment period (Nov 5 – Dec 5, 2025) yielded 44 comments, which were compiled with responses in the plan’s appendix. Staff issued late material correcting responses to comments 7 and 19, but made no substantive changes to the RTP itself. The plan includes a project list, financial projections, and performance measures. - Chair Novak highlighted the plan’s tie to land use, public input (267 survey responses), and the need for continued dialogue with planning commissions. He noted that over 7,300 individual registrations for Complete Streets at $2 each indicated strong public interest in multimodal infrastructure. - Mayor Bagwell (Member Bagwell) requested clarification on edits, particularly language about OHV access. The late material was explained as transparency for comment responses, not changes to the RTP. A new paragraph in Chapter 4.1 regarding federal lands and OHV/e-bike challenges was identified. - Member Costason praised the plan’s organization and reflection of public input, especially regarding differing community priorities and revenue challenges. - Vice Chair Maloney commended the plan for meeting federal requirements and balancing long-range vision with flexibility. - Member Nordlow expressed concerns about a significant funding deficit, projecting a 65% deterioration of road conditions over 25 years. He noted the Board of Supervisors recently approved redirecting $2.1 million per year from the former VNT railroad tax to local roads, which could help address backlogs. He also urged reevaluation of project prioritization, incorporation of transit modeling accuracy, and attention to safe routes to school and heavy truck traffic on Johnson Lane (Douglas County). - A Lyon County representative asked about project numbering and priority; staff clarified that numbers are identifiers, and local agencies can set their own priorities within the list. - Ex officio Capular thanked staff for collaboration throughout the process. - Member Shuty noted performance measures on national highway system roads and bridges. - Transportation Manager’s Report: Chris Martinovich introduced new Safe Routes to School Coordinator Erica Rosilius, acknowledged the retirement of Douglas County’s John Erb (a Campo board member since 2014), and reported on the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027-28 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) process. He also announced his appointment to the Regional Rail Transit Advisory Working Group under Assembly Bill 256. - NDOT Report: Rebecca Capular provided preliminary 2025 crash data: five fatalities in Carson City (up from two in 2024), with two involving unbuckled occupants. She emphasized safety as a top priority and announced the governor’s approval of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan. She also highlighted the NV 511 travel information system (333,000 visits/calls in December 2024, a 136% increase) and the completion of the State Route 28 Marlette Creek water quality improvement project. Capular announced her retirement in February 2026; Deputy Director Sandra Rosenberg and Kevin Very will continue NDOT updates. - Other News: Chair Novak reported that the Tahoe Transportation District received a $2.9 million Safe Streets for All grant for trail construction, noting that Carson City will continue competing for discretionary funding. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made during the two public comment periods (opening and closing). The chair noted one written comment about light rail submitted as late material but deemed it more appropriate for other regions. Key Outcomes - Approval of Campo 2050 RTP: Motion carried unanimously to approve the RTP as presented, including late material and with authority for staff to make administrative, non-substantive edits. Chair Novak will sign the approving action document. - Reappointment of Officers: Greg Novak (Chair) and Lucia Maloney (Vice Chair) were elected unanimously for one-year terms. - Consent Calendar: Minutes approved unanimously (one abstention). - Acknowledgment: Recognition of John Erb’s retirement and Rebecca Capular’s upcoming retirement. - Next Steps: Staff to finalize the UPWP amendment for FY26, begin development of FY27-28 UPWP, and continue regional coordination on transit and safety initiatives.

The Carson City School District Board of Trustees convened on January 13, 2026, to adopt the agenda, elect new officers, approve meeting schedules, and review human resources policy updates. Superintendent Feeling's representative, Mr. Settler, delivered a report on the start of the second semester and honored outgoing Board President Lupe Ramirez for her service. The board also received updates from student representatives and school principals regarding recent athletic achievements, academic events, and upcoming community activities. Following the election of new leadership, the board unanimously approved new officer assignments, standardizes meeting times, and authorized grant management protocols. Consent Calendar - The board unanimously approved the submitted consent agenda following a brief public comment period. - The motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Trustee Varner and seconded by Trustee Ramirez. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were submitted for the general public comment period (Agenda Item 12). Discussion Items - Election of Officers: Nominations were made for the ensuing year's leadership. Molly Walt was nominated and accepted the position of President. Richard Varner was nominated and accepted the position of Vice President. Michelle Peterson was nominated and accepted the position of Clerk. The nominees were elected via unanimous voice vote. - Meeting Schedule: The board discussed and unanimously approved a motion to designate the second and fourth Tuesday of each month as regular meeting days, moving the start time from 6:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to assist staff, while retaining the discretion to change times for specific circumstances. - Bylaws and Policies: - The item regarding the annual adoption of bylaws and policies was moved to a future meeting. The board was instructed to email suggested edits to Associate Superintendent Dan Sadler. - The board discussed proposed changes to several Human Resources policies and regulations to align with the current collective bargaining agreement: - Policy 426 (Payment of Leave): Discussed first reading; language regarding unused leave payments was clarified to reflect collective bargaining agreement terms, removing specific numerical mandates from the policy. - Policy 408 (Promotions): Discussed first reading; language was updated to ensure promoted employees receive a minimum 5% pay increase, with the specific sentence regarding step increases removed as it is now covered in the agreement. - Policy 403 (Employment): Discussed first reading; text was streamlined to clarify the Superintendent's authority and updated titles (Chief Human Resources Officer). - Regulation 418 (Compensation): Discussed first reading; language was updated to reflect accurate classification steps and removed references to outdated policies. - Regulation 403.1 (Previous Work Experience): Discussed proposal to eliminate this regulation as it is no longer relevant due to conflicts and updates in the collective bargaining agreement with the Carson Educational Support Association (CESA). - Board Appointments and Liaisons: The board reviewed and unanimously approved the appointment of trustees to various external committees (e.g., Nevada Association of School Boards, Parks and Rec, Legislative Liaison) and internal school liaisons. A change was noted where the Board President now serves as the representative to the Carson City Schools Foundation. - Grant Authorization: A unanimous motion was passed to authorize the Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer, Chief Financial and Operations Officer, and Grants Manager to research, apply for, and manage all grant funding processes. Key Outcomes - New Leadership Elected: - President: Molly Walt - Vice President: Richard Varner - Clerk: Michelle Peterson - Meeting Schedule Standardized: Regular meetings set for the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Robert Kroll boardroom. - Bylaws Deferred: Discussion on policy and bylaw updates adjourned to a future meeting. - Regulation Elimination Recommended: Regulation 403.1 to be eliminated. - Committee Appointments Approved: All proposed trustee assignments to external boards and internal school liaisons approved unanimously. - Grant Authority Granted: Board designated as authorizing representative for all grant funding activities. - Future Agenda Items Accepted: Requests logged for a Silver Campus informational presentation and a finance workshop at the next meeting.

The Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority (CTA) Board of Directors convened on January 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Robert Bob Krull Boardroom. The meeting addressed routine approvals, strategic adjustments to executive compensation, the annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director, and a series of updates regarding tourism initiatives, arts and culture projects, and marketing campaigns. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes from the December 8, 2025, board meeting. - Approved the consent agenda (Items 6 and 7) without pull or discussion. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were received during the meeting; the session moved directly to agenda items upon the chair's inquiry. Discussion Items Adjustment of Executive Director Salary Range - Chris presented a proposal to adjust the salary range for the CTA Executive Director, citing market research on comparable tourism authority directors (mostly in the $207,851 range) and the absence of a bonus program in Carson City. - Position: Chris proposed capping the range at $207,851 to align with city standards without implementing bonuses. - Diana LaForge: Expressed full support for the salary increase but stated a strong personal opposition to bonus programs, noting they "don't fit in government" and are "squishy" for taxpayers. She recommended moving the entire range up rather than just the maximum. - Stacey Giomi: Expressed full support for moving the entire range up in tandem to attract talent suitable for the higher tier, arguing the bottom should rise with the top. - Garrett Le Pierre: Noted a preference against tying the CTA salary to city department director resolutions due to the city's existing 2% COLA provision, which the CTA had not signed on to; suggested handling future adjustments via board motion rather than automatic linkage. - Outcome of Discussion: The board agreed to increase the minimum salary significantly from $110,271.80 to $129,906.99 and the maximum to $207,851.20. Annual Performance Review of David Peterson - David Peterson (Executive Director) presented a comprehensive overview of the past year's achievements, including the approval of personnel policies, the management of the Carson City to Canada Quest media launches, the expansion of special events (Rock and Reno Tournament, KaboomCon), the launch of the 3D Cultural Corridor Project (Dust and Wander Trail), and the implementation of DataFi analytics. He identified key opportunities for 2026, specifically a need for better "soup-to-nuts" event coordination and collaboration with local businesses (restaurants, attractions) to maximize tourism impact. He highlighted challenges including the loss of Centralian fields revenue, a lack of snow impacting winter tourism as a Tahoe overflow destination, and limited marketing budgets. - Garrett Le Pierre: Expressed interest in developing a system for in-house aggregated visitor data beyond property-specific room nights, though acknowledged the difficulty of accessing private property data. - David Peterson: Responded that while they have Omnitrack data for visitor profiles, accessing specific casino/hotel client data from private entities is not feasible, suggesting collaboration events as a workaround. - Chris: Expressed full support for the team's creative use of limited funds and noted David's regional leadership. - Stacey Giomi: Expressed full support for the "outstanding" rating based on David's accessibility, responsiveness as a public servant, and ability to collaborate across diverse tourism sectors. - Diana LaForge: Expressed full support for the "outstanding" rating, praising the energy of the team and David's leadership. - Andrew Reno: Expressed agreement with the assessment of the team's strength and David's knowledge, though noting he was new to the board and abstaining from the formal rating. - New Objective Proposal: The board added an eighth objective to "initiate an event coordination plan" to improve collaboration among tourism stakeholders. Key Outcomes - Salary Range Approval: Approved a motion to adjust the CTA Executive Director's salary range to $129,906.99 (minimum) to $207,851.20 (maximum), effective January 13, 2026. - Performance Rating: Approved the annual performance review for David Peterson with an "Outstanding" rating. - Salary Increase: Approved a 5% merit increase for David Peterson, effective January 13, 2026 (adjusted to ensure alignment with the new salary range). - Future Objectives: Approved the 2026 objectives for the Executive Director, including the addition of the eighth objective regarding event coordination. - Updates Provided: - ABA Meeting: The team provided a recap of the American Bus Association (ABA) meeting in Reno, highlighting successful pre-conference sightseeing tours and upcoming FAM trips for tour operators in Carson City. - Economic Data: Transient lodging tax revenues were down approximately 3.42% against the budget but ahead of the previous fiscal year, with optimism for recovery as synthetic turf fields at Centennial open in late April/May. - Arts & Culture: The "Carson City Lights" festival was announced for February 2026 (teaser year) at Mills Park. The Dust and Wander Trail RFP for 40 railroad spike sculptures was released. A pilot documentary series featuring muralists is being explored. - Marketing: December showed a 26% year-over-year increase in lodging referrals. The "Winter Charm" campaign continues to drive engagement through quirky video content. - Regulatory: The City is drafting an ordinance to license and regulate vacation rentals (VRBO), which the board noted may eventually allow the CTA to collect transient lodging taxes from that sector. - Scheduling: The May board meeting was rescheduled from the 11th to the 8th to combine the budget hearing and board meeting.

The January 8, 2026, meeting of the Library Board of Trustees convened with a quorum to review financial reports, discuss staffing updates, and address the lack of attendance at the initial strategic planning workshop. The Board also considered administrative reports regarding community partnerships and grant sustainability before concluding with public comment and adjournment. Consent Calendar - No specific consent items were explicitly listed for unanimous approval in the transcript; the Board moved directly to discussion of the minutes and financial reports. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public attended the public comment portion of the meeting; the Chair noted the absence of attendees. Discussion Items - Financial Reports: - Trustee Markle questioned the significant increase in vehicle fuel and oil costs (+279%), which exceeded the $420 budget by appearing to reach $1,100. Library Director Joey Holt explained that national fuel price increases drove this discrepancy, that a contingency fund exists to cover it, and that future budget builds will account for these shortfalls. He noted he lacks direct control over budget transfers, which are typically handled by the Finance Department at year-end. - Discussions clarified the 'Gift Fund' mechanics: Finance does not pull forward the $65,000 received from the Friends of the Library until February. The current report showing a $6,200 variance is due to this timing delay, not overspending. This process is compared to the state's 'work program' or 'true-up' system. - Encumbrances were defined as money earmarked for future spending (e.g., purchase orders) that has not yet been paid. The disappearance of encumbrances in the periodicals line item (500645) was attributed to closed purchase orders. - Staffing and Administrative Reports: - The Director reported that a Senior Library Assistant position filled by an internal candidate (name withheld pending onboarding) will eventually transition to an Administrative Clerk role. The Workforce Development position is currently being processed with interviews expected within the month. - Community programming updates highlighted consistent attendance at 'Scene' (Saturday) and Sunday programming, the latter introduced in response to user requests for weekend activities. A 'Myth Writing Workshop' for teens and adults was announced, pending speaker confirmation. - Strategic Plan Workshop: - The Director reported the first strategic planning workshop was a failure with zero attendance. Trustee Linaroga and staff identified the marketing media as misleading, as it did not clearly communicate that the workshop required a four-hour commitment on two separate days. Consequently, the second session was cancelled to avoid paying the consultant for an empty room. - The Board discussed strategies to improve attendance, including potential incentives, clarifying time commitments, and leveraging the Friends of the Library luncheon for promotion. - Survey results showed over 300 submissions compared to roughly 100 in 2019, indicating higher public engagement through digital means. - Grants: - The Director outlined a philosophy of prioritizing grant sustainability over volume. The library is avoiding heavy reliance on federal grants (e.g., IMLS/LSTA) due to political instability and potential funding cuts. The recent $5,000 state collection development grant was used to purchase Spanish-language audiobooks to supplement the lack of Spanish ebooks, addressing specific community needs identified through circulation data. Key Outcomes - Strategic Plan: The Board acknowledged the failure of the first workshop session and agreed that the consultant and staff would pivot strategies to improve attendance for subsequent sessions, with the Director to advocate for attendance through Friends of the Library events and other channels. - Staffing: The library is moving to a state of being 'almost fully staffed,' with an internal candidate accepted for the Senior Library Assistant role pending formal documentation. - Budget Adjustments: The Director committed to adjusting future budget line items for fuel and oil to reflect the observed 279% cost increase, ensuring the library remains under budget despite current variances. - Community Outreach: The Sunday programming series will continue beyond the summer reading challenge as a direct response to community need.