Mesquite City Council Technical Review Meeting - September 2, 2025
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Mesquite City Council Technical Review Meeting - September 2, 2025
The City of Mesquite held a Technical Review Meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. in City Hall. This work session was held to discuss and establish the business to be heard at the upcoming Regular City Council Meeting on September 9, 2025. The council heard public comments and voted to add several items to the next council agenda.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Raylene Shavana (representing Nordic Beach Holdings) spoke during the first public comment period, clarifying that there is no pending civil litigation between herself and the city. She expressed concerns about selective enforcement of annexation and parking issues by the homeowners association and the city, stating that some property owners are allowed annexation without proper procedures while others are forced into costly litigation. She requested that the city enforce public code rather than private CC&Rs.
- Mike (a resident) voiced distress about being banned from reading a 9/11 poem at a prior meeting, stating he has sent an email to the city clerk requesting to present at the next city council. The mayor clarified that such a presentation could be added as a ceremonial matter at the beginning of the council meeting.
- During final public comment, Raylene Shavana again spoke regarding agenda item 6.3 (Tentative Map - Elleve), requesting its removal until homeowners have a chance to vote on the annexation. She argued that the annexation requires a membership vote under Section 2.4 of the governing documents and that the property is not listed as annexable. She expressed concern about selective enforcement and requested the city to wait until the HOA follows proper procedure.
- Debbie (possibly a resident or parade organizer) spoke about a food drive for the Parade of Lights, stating that Deep Roots Harvest is running a food drive for the entire month of September. She mentioned the goal is 25,000 pounds of food, but expressed concern about meeting it due to food prices.
Discussion Items
- Work Session to Discuss Upcoming September 9, 2025 City Council Meeting – The council considered additions to the September 9 agenda.
- Councilwoman Galloway moved to add a ceremonial presentation for Mike to read his 9/11 poem. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Fielding and passed unanimously.
- Travis Anderson (city staff) requested an item to rescind the notice of award to Mailee Construction for the ADA project and award the contract to the next lowest bidder, Las Vegas Paving Corporation. He explained that Mailee was unable to obtain bonding and requested action under NRS 338.13895. The bid amounts were $1.6 million (Mailee) vs. $1.8 million (Las Vegas Paving); the project is fully funded by RTC. The council voted to add this item to the next agenda.
- Mr. Kim (code enforcement) requested an item to consider providing direction to abate unhealthful conditions at 574 Condor Street due to a rat infestation. He noted that agencies have caught about 40 rats and that the owners have limited income; social services are involved. He indicated he may withdraw the item if conditions improve. The council voted to add this item.
- Mayor requested pulling item 2.5 (CEAB Budget Proposal for Hughes Middle School) from the Consent Agenda and moving it to Administrative Items. Councilwoman Galloway moved, Councilman Ennis seconded, and the motion passed.
Key Outcomes
- The council voted unanimously to add the following items to the September 9, 2025 City Council meeting agenda:
- A ceremonial presentation for Mike regarding his 9/11 poem (moved by Galloway, seconded by Fielding).
- A discussion and possible action to rescind the ADA project award to Mailee Construction and award to the next lowest bidder, Las Vegas Paving Corporation (moved by Juanus, seconded by Ennis).
- A code enforcement item regarding unhealthful conditions at 574 Condor Street (moved by Ennis, seconded by Galloway).
- Item 2.5 (CEAB Budget Proposal) was moved from the Consent Agenda to Administrative Items for full discussion.
- No other substantive votes were taken; the meeting was adjourned.
Meeting Transcript
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Tuesday September 2nd, 2025 technical review meeting for the City of Musquete. We are going to open with open public comments. You have three minutes, please come forward. Hello, Mayor Whipple and Council members. For the record, my name is Raylane Shavana with Nordic Beach Holdings. First of all, I'd like to say that I did receive the email from the attorney, the city attorney. Um I acknowledge receipt of the email in which you indicated that you would respond directly to Mr. Chatterjee based on his prior resin representation of me in matters related to the Mesquite Vistas Association. At this time, I wish to clarify there's no civil litigation pending between myself and the city of Musquite. My communications regarding annexation subdivision and governance issues are being made in my capacity as a citizen and a business owner within the city of Musquite. Homeowners have the right to vote on annexations and have the have the knowledge that the city will follow the laws that govern annexation procedures. I'm here as a property owner with questions about why annexations and parking issues are occurring without the required vote of the memberships and the laws. Under 2.4 of the master declaration and the NRS codes 116. To be clear, I have nothing against annexations in principle. My concern is selective enforcement being carried out by the association in the city. Some owners are allowed in without proper procedure, while others are denied rights enforced into costly costly litigation. This unequal treat treatment undermines both the rule of law and public trust. And to participate in public proceedings without being compelled to do so through private counsel. Accordingly, I respect the request and request the city acknowledge and rep respond to the communications I submit in my individual capacity, whether by email, public comment, or written submission to the city clerk. Of course, should litigation arise against the city. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to addressing the city uh and your questions. Um I do want to just show the city for shared parking because I think we're confused. Um Mr. Kim is enforcing private CCNRs, not the public code. That's all we're asking. Is that he do the public code, not our CCNRs. If our board president, Mr. Sites of NV Night Club, wants to talk about reciprocal parking, he can file a private litigation matter against Nordic Beach or Red Hills, and we will deal with it at that time. The city has a code. We're just asking for that code to be honored. Thank you. Thank you, Rayline. I'll make sure Santa gets you on your watch, okay. As you know, I have been banned from reading my poem for 9-11 for my friend. Outrageous. Came to every one of you and told you what was going on. And now I've been banned. I sent an email to your clerk asking at the next city council. I can present my side of 9-11. I am really distraught over this. As you know, the lady in Henderson has filed a lawsuit for motional distress. I can tell you, I have shed many tears over this. This deeply hurts me. I'm not telling you where it's gonna go because none of you up there had anything to do with it. I believe that. You didn't even know about it, did you, ma'am? Be honest. Not until after the decision was made. There you go. Thank you.
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