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The Carson City Board of Supervisors met on October 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting included approval of routine consent items, a library board appointment, a strategic plan annual report, and significant discussion and votes on contract amendments for the Quill Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project.
Library Board of Trustees Appointment (Item 13a): Two candidates were interviewed: Dan Fuller (retired aerospace professional) and Nicole Klinger Mobley (parent and community volunteer). Candidates answered questions about library relevance, grant sustainability, non-traditional services, and their vision. After deliberation, the board voted unanimously (5-0) to appoint Nicole Klinger Mobley for a term expiring June 2028. Supervisor Lisa disclosed a non-disqualifying relationship with Mobley.
FY2026 Strategic Plan Annual Report (Item 13b): Deputy City Manager Stephanie Hicks presented the final annual report for the 2022-2026 strategic plan. Out of 136 tactics, 120 were completed (approximately 88%). Several overdue tactics were recommended for closure. Supervisor White requested keeping the tactic for a library space assessment. Further discussion focused on a central contracts repository and board oversight. The board agreed to hold a retreat or workshop to develop the next strategic plan, with department directors presenting their visions.
Quill Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project (Items 14a, 15a-c): Utility Manager Andy Hummel and City Engineer Darren Anderson provided an update. The project, originally designed at 6 million gallons per day (MGD) but scaled back to 4 MGD, has faced delays due to procurement, permitting, and staffing challenges. Construction is expected to complete in spring 2027, with full operational start-up by July 2027. The board discussed three contract amendments:
Supervisor White raised concerns about lack of documentation on how contingency funds had been spent, billing discrepancies, and insufficient oversight. Mayor Bagwell acknowledged the need for better communication and directed that future time extensions and significant changes be reported to the board. The board approved all three amendments by 4-1 votes, with Supervisor White dissenting on each.
Board Comments (Item 16): Supervisor White noted attending the NACO conference and urged that future contingency expenditures by the Public Works Director be subject to board approval. Others shared updates on community events.
Mr. Howen, may I have a roll call, please? Supervisor Jomi here, Supervisor White, Supervisor Horton, Supervisor Shuty. Here, Mayor Bagwell. Here. You have your quorum. Thank you so very much. Yeah, are you gonna start us off with just uh you're right on time, Mary? There you go. And now I know why everybody's wearing purple. I think this is a great organization. It sure is. Uh new one. October falls here. Trees are showing off the colors already. So thankfully Rich and the underlying. And also, Father, we're grateful to make Carson City. We are grateful we have good leadership. I've prayed at ADU with our supervisors and our mayors. They consider important decisions that will benefit the lives of all Carson City. Thank you so much for getting us started. Mr. Gonzalez, would you do us the honor of leading us in the pledge? One nation, another guy, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you so much. Both of you have a one charge. You're all right. I can't catch it. Okay, thank you. We're now on to opening public comment. Do I have any public comment? All right, Mr. French. Go ahead. Awkward spot I'm in. I was at the meeting last night for the planning commission, and I witnessed what I feel was an atrocity or an at least uh very aggressive bullying towards a commissioner, requiring her to recruise herself from the opportunity to participate in an item relating to the abandonment of properties in Carson City. But Terry, I'm sorry. Um I'm losing the thought, but the you know her last name can if somebody can help me with that. Um, Preston, there you go.