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Mesquite Technical Review Meeting - January 6, 2026

City Council & Committees — Tuesday, January 6, 2026

BodyMesquite, Nevada

SessionCity Council & Committees

DateTuesday, January 6, 2026

StatusFILED

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Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Tuesday, January 6th, 2026.

0:09

Technical review meeting for the city of Mesquite.

0:12

It is 2 34, and we're gonna get started.

0:15

We're gonna go ahead and open it up with opening public comment.

0:24

Good afternoon, Mayor Council.

0:26

Happy New Year.

0:29

I would like to put some uh she's not here, obviously.

0:33

The boss, uh, but she has a pretty good presentation to do.

0:37

So if you could put that on the agenda for uh for the 13th, and I can't tell you how much she collected because she told me none of your business.

0:49

You'll find out when the rest finds out.

0:51

So that's that.

0:53

Thank you.

1:04

Okay, anyone else?

1:06

See no one else come forward.

1:08

We're gonna move on to item two, our work session.

1:10

So I am going to ask that we asked add a presentation by Debbie Benham for the parade of lights.

1:19

We want that on ceremonial.

1:22

Yeah, let's put it at the beginning.

1:25

Do we need a vote on that, Adam?

1:27

On that kind of thing, we don't.

1:29

It's not it's not something that's voted on, it's just a presentation, but it's fine to add that on.

1:34

Okay.

1:36

And Rebecca, you have something to add?

1:38

Yes.

1:39

Um, I'd like to have you add a consideration of appointment for the finance director, and his name is Bryce Anderson.

1:46

Okay.

1:48

Councilwoman Fielding.

1:51

Do we public comment on that?

1:52

Do we have any public comment on the addition of the appointment uh item adding an item for the appointment of the new finance director?

2:02

Okay, seeing none, councilwoman fielding.

2:05

Thank you, Mayor.

2:06

I will um add a motion and for consideration of the appointment of the finance director.

2:13

Okay, councilman Annis.

2:15

I'll second.

2:16

Okay, call for the vote.

2:18

Final sign one is yes, parachua, and a sign.

2:21

Galloway.

2:25

Councilman Ennis, did you I need to add an item also?

2:28

Okay.

2:28

I would like to add, bring back on the agenda the Falcon Ridge golf course.

2:34

Um driving ranger.

2:39

Councilwoman Fielding.

2:41

You want a second?

2:42

Oh, let's have a public comment.

2:44

Public comment.

2:44

Okay, public comment on re-adding the Falcon Ridge golf course driving range to the agenda.

2:51

Okay, seeing none.

2:53

Councilwoman Filling.

2:54

I will second that.

2:55

Okay, call for the vote.

2:59

Parish eye.

2:59

Galloway.

3:04

Any other items to add?

3:08

I I had a quick question on item 4.2.

3:10

It says can consideration and approval of allowing redevelopment agency director to approve projects one through four.

3:17

I just wanted to get more information on that item.

3:21

And it I think it would be good to maybe describe that a little bit more.

3:25

That way that there gives enough notice to the public exactly what that's about.

3:29

Um, I don't know whose that is or who is that okay?

3:33

That's Randy.

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Summary of Proceedings

Mesquite Technical Review Meeting - January 6, 2026

The City of Mesquite held a technical review meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. According to the transcript, the meeting began at 2:34 PM (though the provided metadata indicated a 10:45 AM start time; this discrepancy is noted). The council addressed agenda additions, a finance director appointment, and public comments on scooter safety and legal counsel.

Public Comments & Testimony

Mike Benham expressed strong concern about children riding scooters and dirt bikes without helmets, describing a dangerous incident on New Year's Day. He urged the city to act before a child is killed. Mayor responded that the interim chief has proposed an ordinance, which is under review and could be on a council agenda in about two meetings.
Nick Elfinsetti advocated for hiring a full-time city lawyer, stating the city should move away from part-time counsel and retain a permanent attorney.

Discussion Items

The council agreed to add a presentation by Debbie Benham regarding the Parade of Lights to the ceremonial portion of the agenda. No formal vote was required.
Councilwoman Fielding moved, and Councilman Annis seconded, to add a consideration of appointment for the new finance director, Bryce Anderson. The motion passed unanimously (Council members Parish, Galloway, Annis, and Fielding all voted yes).
Councilman Annis requested to bring back the Falcon Ridge Golf Course Driving Range to a future agenda. Councilwoman Fielding seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Item 4.2 (allowing the Redevelopment Agency director to approve projects one through four) was discussed. Councilwoman Fielding requested more description for public notice. Randy noted the item was intended for the RDA agenda but not scheduled, so it was pulled. A motion to remove it passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

Approved adding a Parade of Lights presentation to the ceremonial agenda.
Approved the appointment of Bryce Anderson as Finance Director.
Approved the re-addition of the Falcon Ridge Golf Course Driving Range to a future agenda.
Removed item 4.2 from the current agenda; it will be resubmitted to the RDA.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:41 PM.

Note: The metadata from the source specified a 10:45 AM start time, but the transcript states the meeting began at 2:34 PM. This discrepancy is recorded without choosing one version.

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