Mesquite City Council Regular Meeting – October 27, 2026

The Mesquite City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Mesquite City Hall, 10 E Mesquite Blvd. The agenda included ceremonial awards, approval of the consent agenda, two interlocal agreements, council and staff reports, the proposed Mesquite Bulldog public art project, and a discussion of the city-owned parcel sold to Danielle's Chocolates and Popcorn. Councilman Wanless participated by phone.

Ceremonial Matters

• Pastor Craig Janson of River Valley Bible Church delivered the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda spells the pastor's name Janson, while the transcript spells it Jansen.
• Deb Parsley, past president of Mesquite Rotary and area governor for District 5300, presented the SOAR Award to Mesquite Fire Department personnel for their response to a 21-year-old trauma patient, including needle decompression, TXA administration, and air transport coordination. The patient survived and is recovering.
• Joe Solligab, Mesquite Rotary secretary, thanked partners for the 2026 Mudd Volleyball tournament, including Eureka Casino, Mesquite Entertainment, Nevada Residential Construction, and Odyssey Landscaping. The Mesquite Fire Department was recognized as the winner over the Police Department.
• Councilwoman Fielding recognized Virgin Valley High School boys' doubles tennis players Justin and Logan Andris and Coach Alex Blazard for winning the school's first state tennis championship; the pair finished undefeated and, because weather shortened the state tournament, were co-champions with Truckee.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Dominic Olivetto, speaking for the Veterans Center, thanked city officials and staff for supporting the Atlas telehealth ribbon cutting and noted that Mesquite has more than 3,500 veterans.
• Mary Mathis, president of the Mesquite Fine Arts Center, gave an update on current exhibits, the annual Lucky 13 show, Second Saturday Community Art Walks, classes, and the center's new website.
• During the 5.1 discussion, Bill Mitchell, a business owner, opposed placing bulldog sculptures around town, saying it did not represent Mesquite; Ray Harkey suggested golf balls instead.
• During the 5.2 discussion, Dominic Olivetto urged council to support a longtime small business, while Gary El Gordon cautioned that the property may be worth more than $110,000 and urged the city to protect its interests.
• In the final public comment period, Bill Mitchell asked about a nearly $7,200 check in the check register to Red Rock Space for a police department sauna; staff responded it was a health-related item funded by a donation from the Eagles Landing golf tournament.

Consent Agenda

• The Mayor recused himself from the consent agenda because his company does business with the city.
• Council approved the consent agenda, including the September 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 Regular City Council minutes, the October 6, 2026 Technical Review Meeting minutes, the October 27, 2026 agenda, notifications of bills paid, purchase orders, and budget transfers. Councilman Ennis made the motion, Councilwoman Fielding seconded, and it passed.

Resolutions & Proclamations

• Resolution No. R26-029 – RTC Traffic Signal Interlocal Contract: The council approved Interlocal Contract No. 3309 with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada for the CasaBlanca Resort/Mesquite Boulevard traffic signal. Staff said the project would be 100% reimbursed by RTC, would be bored under the road rather than tied to the mill and fill project, and corrected a typo in the contract scope that referenced Falcon Ridge Parkway and Bertha Howell. Councilman Parrish questioned the signal's location near a private driveway rather than at Pulsifer, citing pedestrian crosswalk safety under the underpass. Staff said the location follows traffic demand and would include a new crosswalk, with the Pulsifer crosswalk to be evaluated. Councilwoman Fielding moved approval, and the motion passed.
• Resolution No. R26-030 – SNWA Water/Wastewater Sales Tax Interlocal Contract: The council approved the interlocal contract with the Southern Nevada Water Authority for distribution of the Clark County Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Sales Tax. Staff explained that the 0.25% sales tax dates to 1999 and that its sunset was removed by county action. The new agreement allows SNWA to send the city's share directly to the city and the Virgin Valley Water District separately, with no change in allocation. The city received $976,522 from this source last year. Public commenters asked whether it was a new tax; council and staff clarified it was not. Staff said the funds have paid for a $3 million solids holding tank and will fund a new sewer line from the pickleball courts to Oasis Boulevard to relieve an overloaded 10-inch line under Exit 122. Councilman Ennis moved approval, and the motion passed.

Department and Staff Reports

• The Mayor thanked community organizations and noted that November would have one City Council meeting, on November 17, with Technical Review on November 10.
• Councilman Parrish said the police department's community events fund, used for Shop with a Cop and Trunk or Treat, was low and presented a $3,000 check to the fund.
• Councilman Ennis updated the council on the Veterans Center, including the Atlas telehealth ribbon cutting and a planned monthly VA mental health van starting in January.
• Councilwoman Gallo thanked the community for supporting the Alzheimer's Walk and Duck Derby.
• Councilwoman Fielding promoted suicide prevention anchor boxes now at 16 locations and the 988 hotline.
• Councilman Wanless praised the city's storm response and urged continued floodplain and Virgin River levee work.
• Staff reported on an extreme, isolated rainfall event the prior Wednesday night that produced heavy runoff, hail, and sediment in western Mesquite; city crews cleaned public roads and assisted HOAs and Pulte Group ahead of possible additional rain. Becca reported on the ICMA conference, where over 5,600 local government employees attended and Mesquite was featured in promotional videos.

Administrative Items

• Mesquite Bulldog Public Art Project: The council approved the Mesquite Public Arts Commission moving forward with a custom bulldog sculpture project. The commission plans two sculptures initially, with an estimated $7,000 mold cost and about $1,200 per sculpture afterward; it is not requesting city funds. Locations discussed included Virgin Valley High School and other community or business sites. Councilwoman Fielding moved approval, Councilman Ennis seconded, and the motion passed.
• 515 Isaac Newton / Danielle's Chocolates and Popcorn: The council held a detailed discussion about the contract on the city-owned parcel sold to All Enterprises Ltd., DBA Danielle's Chocolates and Popcorn. Staff recap: the original parcel was 17.69 acres; two appraisals valued the split parcel at $125,000 and $110,000; the sale price was $77,000; escrow closed March 24, 2022; and a deadline extension moved performance to March 2027. Danielle said her business has operated in Mesquite for 23 years and has invested more than $100,000 in plans, geotechnical work, health department approvals, and utility coordination. Western Alliance Bank representative Dan Wright said the proposed SBA 504 loan would place the bank first and SBA second, and the bank asked the city to subordinate its position and to remove or revise the contract clause allowing the city to take the property back if economic development thresholds are not met. Danielle offered a $77,000 cash bond or escrow; the bank offered an irrevocable letter of credit. City Attorney Adam cautioned against removing protections because the discounted sale depends on economic development under the city charter.

Key Outcomes

• Consent agenda approved, with the Mayor recused.
• Resolution R26-029 approved, authorizing the RTC interlocal contract for the CasaBlanca/Mesquite Boulevard traffic signal.
• Resolution R26-030 approved, authorizing the SNWA interlocal contract for water/wastewater infrastructure sales tax distribution.
• Mesquite Public Arts Commission authorized to proceed with the Bulldog Public Art Project.
• Council directed staff to pursue a $77,000 escrow or irrevocable letter of credit arrangement with Danielle's Chocolates and Popcorn and the bank, amend the contract including Section 3.8, and bring the amendment back for a future vote.
• No final contract amendment was adopted on October 27; the 515 Isaac Newton item remained a staff direction rather than a final bank-approval action.