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Technical Review Meeting - August 18, 2026: Agenda Review and Public Comments on Proposed Metals Recycling Facility

City Council & Committees — Tuesday, August 18, 2026
BodyMesquite, Nevada
SessionCity Council & Committees
DateTuesday, August 18, 2026
StatusNEW · FILED
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Welcome.

0:01

We are here for the technical review meeting, August 18th.

0:07

And we're going to start with public comment.

0:09

And just remember this public comment session is for anything that's not going to be on our work session.

0:16

And you have three minutes when you get up to the microphone.

0:20

Please announce your name.

0:47

Or have to come down 15 days after.

1:08

Thank you, Dominic.

1:13

Anybody else have any public comments?

1:23

Hi, uh Brandon Grimes, 1378 Sea Pines.

1:33

Not right now.

1:38

See you later.

1:45

Any other public comment?

1:47

CNN, we're going to close that public comment session.

1:50

And I'm going to ask does council or anybody else have anything to add or remove to the agenda.

1:58

So I do have an item to add about the housing committee.

2:03

And so, and I given the language up there, if someone would like to make a motion just to formally add that to the next uh agenda.

2:11

Thank you, Adam.

2:13

Um, do you want me to add that agenda item first or do we want public comment?

2:19

So um you uh we should we could there should be a motion, but then we have public comment on it before we uh discuss it.

2:27

Thank you.

2:28

I I will go ahead and add the motion for consideration of approval of a resolution establishing an ad hoc housing committee within the city of Mesquite and providing for the committee's composition and purpose.

2:42

Can I get a second?

2:45

I'll second.

2:46

Thank you, Councilman Parrish.

2:48

Can I get a vote?

2:50

Let's have a public comment first and then you can call for the vote.

2:53

Can I any public comment on adding an ad hoc committee?

2:57

Seeing none, can I get a motion of vote?

3:02

Parish, and I'll sign fielding aye.

3:04

Galloway.

3:06

And that motion passes.

3:08

Do we have anything else to add to the agenda?

3:13

Councilman Wanless.

3:17

I agree with what Mr.

3:18

Loveto said.

3:20

There should be time frames in our ordinance of when signs can go up and when they can come down.

3:25

Paul, maybe I can jump in here too.

3:26

I spoke briefly with uh another council member prior to the meeting, and what we talked about is valid point, important to look at, something that Travis and I would probably need to get together on.

3:37

And then, but with the way we publish our agenda tomorrow to get everything in a new, you know, amended ordinance right ready for tomorrow might be a little close on timing.

3:46

So we'd anticipate during the the next regular council meeting to add that.

3:50

Travis, I don't know if you've had comments.

3:53

Yeah, with the old ordinance, the time frame to be able to put up your political signs, I believe was September 4th, something right around there.

4:01

So that's like two weeks.

4:03

So I definitely think that we can revise the sign ordinance to be able to have that back before you before the end of the election, so that we have all of these as of right now.

4:14

Um, even if we got this back to you next week, um, the ability to put the signs up would have started with the old code, but by November we can have that back to you with the time frames of putting them up and taking them down back into that.

4:32

So yeah, this would give me and Adam time to put that together.

4:37

And and I definitely believe that we can have that back before you before the end of the election cycle, so that we're back to how it was before.

4:48

That sounds good.

4:50

As long as after the elections it's done, but do we make an announcement right now to all of the candidates that they want to start putting up their signs now?

4:58

They can.

5:00

If they want to wait till the fourth, they can also do that.

5:02

Because right now there's no way you can stop them.

5:04

Correct.

5:05

Correct.

5:06

You can if you would like.

5:08

I hadn't planned on that, but whatever.

5:11

No, personally, I wouldn't.

5:13

And as you know, I I try to temper the council in discussing the issue among yourselves.

5:18

It's not the purpose of this meeting.

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Summary of Proceedings

Technical Review Meeting - August 18, 2026

The Mesquite City Council held a technical review meeting on August 18, 2026, at 2:30 PM to discuss the agenda for the upcoming regular city council meeting. The meeting focused on agenda items, public comments, and one administrative addition. No final decisions were made on the main agenda items; the council only approved adding an ad hoc housing committee item to the next regular meeting's agenda.

Consent Calendar

  • No items from the consent calendar were discussed or acted upon. The meeting proceeded directly to public comments and agenda modifications.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Rick McIntyre (candidate for city council) stated he would voluntarily follow the old sign ordinance timeline for placing campaign signs.
  • Susan Hunter (resident and co-owner of Bark Canine Club & Resort) opposed the proposed metals recycling facility (CUP-26-012), citing that the operation (a melting/smelting facility) violates the Mesquite Technology and Commerce Center (MTCC) design rules, the city's master plan (which does not include IR-2 zoning), and the five criteria for conditional use permits. She argued it would be detrimental to adjacent businesses and the community.
  • Dominic Olivetto (resident) supported Susan Hunter's statements, emphasizing the need to protect local businesses already established in the MTCC.
  • Brandon Grimes (local plumber) expressed concern about contamination of the local aquifer from the proposed recycling operation.
  • Debbie Waski (resident) shared personal health concerns from growing up in a polluted area, urging the council to protect the environment and future generations.
  • Liz DeForest (resident) noted that Danielle's Chocolates, a neighboring business, would be negatively impacted because food manufacturing cannot occur near a metals recycling facility.
  • Jennifer MacDuff (resident and teacher) opposed the facility, citing inconsistency with Mesquite's tourism goals, risk to the aquifer, and the blight of the Oasis hotel as a precedent. She questioned why the applicant (from Logan, Utah) couldn't obtain permits there.
  • Jeff Wanzer (resident) detailed noise and environmental concerns, arguing the operation would likely exceed the town's 60-decibel noise limit and release particulate matter affecting Bark Canine Club. He urged denial of the CUP.
  • Bob Bradbury (resident) highlighted misalignment with Mesquite's 20-year master plan (small town charm, best small town) and the vital service Bark provides. He urged council to protect existing businesses.
  • Craig Allen (resident) cited environmental risks: aluminum oxide (carcinogen), hazardous aluminum dross, and fugitive dust. He noted lack of emission controls in the application and expressed concern for employees at Bark and Crown.
  • Terry O'Marquet (resident) warned of potential bankruptcy and cleanup costs (citing a past example) and asked council to reject the proposal.
  • Kent Griffin (resident and customer of Bark) opposed the salvage yard, describing the area's murals and peaceful atmosphere.
  • Trent Graves (real estate broker representing the applicant) was the only proponent. He argued that speculation was high, asked the council to hear the applicant's full presentation, and noted the distance (over 500 feet) to Bark. He stated industrial parks should accommodate such operations.

Discussion Items

  • Addition of Ad Hoc Housing Committee to Next Agenda: Councilmember Adam (likely Mayor Pro Tem) moved to add a resolution establishing an ad hoc housing committee to the next regular meeting agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Parrish and passed (3-0, as indicated by ayes from Parrish, Filding, and Galloway). Public comment was invited; none was offered.
  • Sign Ordinance Revision: Councilmember Wanless commented on the need for time frames in the sign ordinance for political signs. City staff (Travis and Adam) indicated they could prepare a revised ordinance before the end of the election cycle, restoring previous rules. No formal motion was made to add this to the agenda; the discussion was informational.
  • Other Agenda Items: The council did not deliberate on items 4.1 (liquor license), 4.3 (short-term rental CUP), 4.4 (land exchange), or 4.5 (confirmation of Finance Director George Wallace), as the meeting was primarily for public comment and agenda setting.

Key Outcomes

  • Motion Passed (3-0): Added consideration of a resolution to establish an ad hoc housing committee to the next regular city council meeting agenda.
  • No Action on CUP-26-012 (Mesquite Metals Recycling): The council heard extensive public comment but did not discuss or vote. The item remains on the upcoming regular council meeting for a public hearing and decision.
  • No Action on Sign Ordinance Revision: Staff committed to bringing a revised ordinance to a future regular meeting before the end of the election cycle.
  • The meeting adjourned at 3:04 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Welcome. We are here for the technical review meeting, August 18th. And we're going to start with public comment. And just remember this public comment session is for anything that's not going to be on our work session. And you have three minutes when you get up to the microphone. Please announce your name. Or have to come down 15 days after. Thank you, Dominic. Anybody else have any public comments? Hi, uh Brandon Grimes, 1378 Sea Pines. Not right now. See you later. Any other public comment? CNN, we're going to close that public comment session. And I'm going to ask does council or anybody else have anything to add or remove to the agenda. So I do have an item to add about the housing committee. And so, and I given the language up there, if someone would like to make a motion just to formally add that to the next uh agenda. Thank you, Adam. Um, do you want me to add that agenda item first or do we want public comment? So um you uh we should we could there should be a motion, but then we have public comment on it before we uh discuss it. Thank you. I I will go ahead and add the motion for consideration of approval of a resolution establishing an ad hoc housing committee within the city of Mesquite and providing for the committee's composition and purpose. Can I get a second? I'll second. Thank you, Councilman Parrish. Can I get a vote? Let's have a public comment first and then you can call for the vote. Can I any public comment on adding an ad hoc committee? Seeing none, can I get a motion of vote? Parish, and I'll sign fielding aye. Galloway. And that motion passes. Do we have anything else to add to the agenda? Councilman Wanless. I agree with what Mr. Loveto said. There should be time frames in our ordinance of when signs can go up and when they can come down. Paul, maybe I can jump in here too. I spoke briefly with uh another council member prior to the meeting, and what we talked about is valid point, important to look at, something that Travis and I would probably need to get together on. And then, but with the way we publish our agenda tomorrow to get everything in a new, you know, amended ordinance right ready for tomorrow might be a little close on timing. So we'd anticipate during the the next regular council meeting to add that. Travis, I don't know if you've had comments. Yeah, with the old ordinance, the time frame to be able to put up your political signs, I believe was September 4th, something right around there. So that's like two weeks. So I definitely think that we can revise the sign ordinance to be able to have that back before you before the end of the election, so that we have all of these as of right now. Um, even if we got this back to you next week, um, the ability to put the signs up would have started with the old code, but by November we can have that back to you with the time frames of putting them up and taking them down back into that. So yeah, this would give me and Adam time to put that together. And and I definitely believe that we can have that back before you before the end of the election cycle, so that we're back to how it was before. That sounds good. As long as after the elections it's done, but do we make an announcement right now to all of the candidates that they want to start putting up their signs now?

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