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The board voted unanimously to accept a purchase‑and‑sale agreement with Mahalo NV, LLC for the property at 1760 U.S. Highway 395 North (Ironwood Shopping Center) and to authorize a $25,000 earnest‑money deposit drawn from restricted room‑tax reserves. County staff told the board the building appraisal submitted with the packet valued the real property at $3.2 million; county staff negotiated a $2.9 million purchase price and estimated closing costs under $10,000.

Brooke Ady, director of community services, said the county would own the building and handle major capital maintenance that exceeds $5,000, while an operating nonprofit would run day‑to‑day programming and keep net proceeds for facility operation. Ady said the county’s obligation for ongoing maintenance and common‑area charges is modest in the near term: estimated CAM (common area maintenance) at roughly $2,300 per month (about $27,000 annually) and a recommended $20,000 annual major maintenance set‑aside, for an estimated $47,000 annual impact on room‑tax reserves.

Brian Fitzgerald, president of the Carson Valley Arts Council, which responded to the county’s request for proposals and was the only qualified respondent, told the board his organization would expand capacity to manage the facility and pledged board support for fundraising and programming. \"We are growing with this and I have every intention of continuing to grow the board and potentially even get some hired staff,\" Fitzgerald said.

Ady said the county is not proposing to operate the movie theater as a commercial business. During a transition period the theater could continue movie screenings that would provide revenue to the nonprofit operator; revenues and grant proceeds would be reinvested into the facility and programming. County staff also said the project aligns with multiple existing plans adopted by the county and towns including the strategic plan, Valley Vision, town plans of prosperity, and prior feasibility work the county funded.

Several residents raised questions during public comment about long‑term capital costs and the possibility of future county subsidies. Commissioners and staff stressed that the purchase would be funded from restricted room‑tax reserves specifically set aside for one‑time recreational capital projects; any future use of general‑fund money would require a separate board decision. Commissioner Tolbert said he supported the purchase and praised Community Services for the plan and outreach; Commissioner Rice described the decision as buying an asset the community has been asking for decades.

Ending: The county and Carson Valley Arts Council will now move into the transition phase: closing escrow, drafting an operating agreement, establishing a county advisory board for arts and culture, and pursuing phased improvements and fundraising. Staff will seek grants and private donations to fund capital upgrades beyond the county’s initial maintenance commitments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Douglas County Board of County Commissioners | February 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of Carson Valley Cinemas in Minden for $2.9 million and directed staff to work with the Carson Valley Arts Council to convert the site into a cultural and performing arts community center over time.","taxTitle","Douglas County, Nevada","taxId",56916,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6288965,"Douglas County commissioners direct emergency access and trail plan for Drayton Boulevard, repeal collector-road buildout",717,3073000,3790000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2533351-d1e661888c6e96ece446c784a5d755ce&start=3073&end=3790","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2533351-d1e661888c6e96ece446c784a5d755ce/thumbnail_3073000.jpg","/articles/6288965/Douglas-County/Nevada/Douglas-County-commissioners-direct-emergency-access-and-trail-plan-for-Drayton-Boulevard-repeal-collector-road-buildout","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288965-47cd30056212080a0ad0c079f3932f86/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151525&Signature=b6hNulwtue58QGbz4xL6TLRoTRPnxliBi4q1g2pOlfB44ZNE5systOcE8orxBbtwVy~JLta5EgKDqg9aGRvwLpuayynaMtK-80cJrGio7-7lSO9xwc9OFirToy~1uSuiD7e8pFHhum2fUtzLrGK-EoqBm2N61J0TIylMVykezmMcIVWkVT2A4lA9ouveOPITXM-oGL7F7LqMqhwqBbYrKVfDDnwd16GZFOTOR8whVMY9NFcCCR4oXP~0nqjUl~kbEzt9RE07DjndRq9RQg2ZGSQxxPDeTmS1x93dbFNWahQUCAoiJ590AX~m0jgT107ekyPHi46x2taIco5WDTvh0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Douglas County commissioners voted unanimously to direct staff to pursue a modified approach to the unbuilt section of Drayton Boulevard that favors a gated emergency access and a multi‑use trail over building the roadway as a major collector. The board also asked staff to proceed with amendments to the outstanding development agreements and additional public outreach.

The decision came after hours of staff presentations and public comment from residents who said they opposed full road construction and were instead focused on life‑safety, drainage and weed control. Jeremy Hutchings, the county engineer, described the options and recommended an approach he labeled \"version 6,\" which would: keep an emergency access from Acorn to Sweetwater gated and locked for normal use; remove a proposed connection to Rubio Way; place a straightened trail down the center of the right‑of‑way to maximize distance from adjacent yards; and avoid classifying Drayton as a major collector, which would otherwise trigger more extensive improvements and sound walls.

\"Version 6 would get us more trail as you head north for the trails plan,\" Hutchings told the board. He said county finance staff had identified roughly $460,000 in funds that could be used for the lower‑cost alternative, and that the major‑collector buildout and sound walls would cost an estimated $5.6 million.

Andrea Pauling, deputy director of community development, told commissioners the three development agreements that touch Drayton (Pleasant View, Rain Shadow phase 1, Rain Shadow phases 2 & 3) had been reviewed and that Pleasant View’s recorded final map created a 10‑year clock for building the roadway under the original agreements. Pauling and Hutchings recommended repealing or amending the agreements to reflect the board's new direction and to preserve life‑safety access without committing to full collector standards.

Residents who spoke at length during public comment urged the board to prioritize drainage and weed control and to preserve the right‑of‑way for open space where possible. Greg Lynn, who identified himself as a longtime local participant in the Drayton discussions, said: \"The most preferable alternative is to do nothing. However, if we're going to do something, the win‑win we get is number 1, address the drainage and address the weeds.\" Several residents also asked that any future public noticing be broader than the statutory minimum.

Commissioner Tarkanian said he had not heard strong support in the community for building the full collector and thanked staff for meeting the neighborhood. Commissioner Tolbert asked practical questions about gated emergency access, and Hutchings and county staff confirmed gates would be locked with Knox‑box access for emergency responders; the county manager added that residents should not wait in dangerous conditions and that emergency responders will prioritize life safety.

The board voted unanimously to adopt staff's recommended approach with modifications to reflect version 6 and directed staff to continue collaborative meetings with neighborhood representatives, to amend affected development agreements as necessary, and to return with implementation steps, design details, and additional public hearings as required.

The motion carries further review steps: amendments to the master transportation plan, potential major‑variance requests for improvement standards, completion of preliminary design and bidding, and multiple future board actions for any changes to entitlements or construction funding.

Commissioners said they expect multiple follow‑up hearings and additional public outreach before any construction. Hutchings estimated the path forward will require design, bidding, and construction phases and reminded the board that some required actions (for example, rescission or amendment of development agreements) would return for formal board approval.

Ending: The board’s direction resolves an immediate planning question by prioritizing an emergency access and trail solution, but leaves future decisions—detailed design, funding of capital work and any long‑term changes to the transportation plan—for later votes after additional public engagement.","Douglas County commissioners voted unanimously to direct staff toward a plan that replaces a full Drayton Boulevard collector‑road buildout with a gated emergency access between Acorn and Sweetwater and a multi‑use trail, and to amend the three development agreements that covered the corridor.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6288946,"Douglas County accepts Moss Adams enterprise risk assessment; IT and deferred maintenance identified as top risks",980,11565000,12545000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2533351-d1e661888c6e96ece446c784a5d755ce&start=11565&end=12545","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2533351-d1e661888c6e96ece446c784a5d755ce/thumbnail_11565000.jpg","/articles/6288946/Douglas-County/Nevada/Douglas-County-accepts-Moss-Adams-enterprise-risk-assessment-IT-and-deferred-maintenance-identified-as-top-risks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288946-9e6eff3924d31f4aaff419d8dbdc3dd5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151525&Signature=YCrPNffd4Th7FWaguVSmaLDePOHKLNMgf7jxImKylV-B8OQ0sr3~TG2U3U~DgA8wkJmwxSrDB7Ome2J10pQWhNKWAaTrt8VsMEq0T5kj1LcGzH-5AzeSZbSnQ41rqOE3vNBUBVMVGCMgMRjZxUnJAsQTzh0y15heC~3mAMXLz5zH0g-UDg-YuArGZRpiWFaoPaW8x8DvIvAep6M8ze~2RdOSntmLpBABNf4U8VQSYt9RN46HwzfEgfilbsIgKd0z3XjAoPSLi8qIssPHKHmk0DgnfuYP87oVpSkpnGvFGf9n3QHMOSbz9ifU8BXPO8GamSa3lFAU8Zs9P4Geh9BFyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Douglas County commissioners voted to accept a 2024 enterprise risk assessment prepared by Moss Adams that highlights information technology, funding and economics, and infrastructure and asset management as the county’s highest‑priority risks.

Amy Rose Favro of Moss Adams presented the firm’s findings, which were based on document review, interviews with more than 30 staff and elected officials, and a COSO‑based risk methodology. The assessment gave the highest risk rating to information technology, citing understaffing in the county’s technology services, turnover in IT leadership and gaps in governance and cybersecurity preparedness. Moss Adams recommended strengthening IT governance (including a functioning technology steering committee) and standardizing cybersecurity policies.

The report also identified funding and economics as a moderate‑to‑high risk area: the county faces increasing costs (notably compensation and long‑term capital needs) and significant unfunded deferred maintenance in its capital program. Moss Adams recommended that the county continue long‑term financial planning and funding strategies to address deferred maintenance and large projects. Infrastructure and asset management risks are heightened by multiple ongoing capital projects, including the justice center and other construction initiatives.

The audit firm commended the county on several strengths: an improved governance environment and better board‑management relations since 2018, effective training programs, supervisory training for managers, and planning documents such as the five‑year strategic plan. Kathy Lewis, chief operating officer, said the audit committee had already reviewed the report and recommended it to the board.

Commissioners praised steps already taken to implement improvements and asked staff to prioritize the report’s findings in future planning. County Manager Jennifer Davidson said the assessment will serve as a road map for capacity building and that staff will return to the board with implementation steps.

Ending: The board accepted the assessment and staff will incorporate the findings into the internal‑audit program and into planning for IT governance, capital‑planning and deferred‑maintenance funding.","The Board unanimously accepted a 2024 enterprise risk assessment by Moss Adams that rated information technology, funding and economics, and infrastructure/asset management as the county’s highest risks. The firm praised improvements in staff‑board relations and internal controls since the last assessment in 2018.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6288951,"Douglas County approves abandonment of Mid Valley Boulevard right‑of‑way near Buckeye Road",382,2421000,2803000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2533351-d1e661888c6e96ece446c784a5d755ce&start=2421&end=2803","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2533351-d1e661888c6e96ece446c784a5d755ce/thumbnail_2421000.jpg","/articles/6288951/Douglas-County/Nevada/Douglas-County-approves-abandonment-of-Mid-Valley-Boulevard-rightofway-near-Buckeye-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288951-e1937270255200698c5a9b0248c14117/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151526&Signature=nGYAfEQ-X6o3n0Qm5OsAyvwLpk90F0pG2rLG7ZRjuNjlKh8ENuwMuQRzeLbEhxjcQZFQnOUTtMJp8bQG5tlOicfLZEqYccRiwOCFa16RBZcc9URcEk5S8Cq6lhwSUK5-55kQW6Wq0J8UX4af1fGgMN~mslHcif0r-fll3s2NkwLEzKfcV7Rku7HqZWYk5Rc~u82aVvbo5WVqHUDscSMP~co~4~Gcv2ZwSJm-pZqnwtXa-0IXrII6sBcP-rrIJ44NZ6jfyxf98RKS9k~nWuIMMBaSkoC-Yxs7ymDe6ZUs1nFhw2Vd5CfkLIJ2~Tgji32CZLc6VQVS-AcsNPgB142LYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Douglas County commissioners approved a request to abandon a portion of public right‑of‑way for Mid Valley Boulevard (approximately 2.7 acres) and an associated 0.56‑acre access easement south of Buckeye Road. The application (DP24‑0147) was jointly submitted by Buckeye Industrial Park, LLC and Minden RV and Boat Storage, LLC.

County Engineer Jeremy Hutchings told the board the right‑of‑way was originally offered for dedication as part of a final map and that the parcels would retain access via a common access easement to Buckeye Road. Public Works staff had raised no objections and Hutchings said he had not received public comment on the item prior to the hearing. Hutchings recommended approval subject to conditions in the staff report.

Jim Jackson offered brief public comment noting local traffic concerns; no other speakers objected. Commissioner Rice moved to approve the abandonment subject to staff conditions and the motion carried unanimously.

Ending: Staff will finalize the abandonments subject to the conditions listed in the staff report and record the action per county procedures.","The Board approved staff’s recommendation to abandon approximately 2.7 acres of Mid Valley Boulevard right‑of‑way and a 0.56‑acre access easement that would have linked Western Nevada College to Mid Valley; staff reported no negative county impacts and public works supported the request.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6288956,"Douglas County accepts $253,959 opioid‑response grant for China Spring Youth Camp, adds three temporary staff roles",138,14756000,14894000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2533351-d1e661888c6e96ece446c784a5d755ce&start=14756&end=14894","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2533351-d1e661888c6e96ece446c784a5d755ce/thumbnail_14756000.jpg","/articles/6288956/Douglas-County/Nevada/Douglas-County-accepts-253959-opioidresponse-grant-for-China-Spring-Youth-Camp-adds-three-temporary-staff-roles","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288956-b5cdf90b9280c105207ac527ddd5af1f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151526&Signature=MZDc76ER8Cq~r6FCNquxcW7QW1M9aBxP336KsuniuuV7vJAN01dz5V~Xr19RfxVISnjsrm5vZcfutXjiRg24oo7u2Ry2-~JGDVzCRbVAtjkVgRasGCVTz1Rwy5L3rZZpy4yz0ZL4J~Xhqjqi4ijX-enyTNN6j4c19px1rZQSaT5jlwtUaQrGcXwrrEl95JYgMcPNHfprkSRGbkxzQiFYEMbBX8VGJ4AsXuKGHCf3cm88kOIq9D9NtYGUYEU6gSqn-beoAtv-Vo~Py9v~0GOc27gGdOt7nx78UhH4CNyPJpmRuSmCAX13eT80R2Tv5s2BCACLAyOlPwcbY9H2zvwqDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Douglas County commissioners voted unanimously to accept $253,959 from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Fund for Resilient Nevada and to authorize three temporary, grant‑funded positions at China Spring Youth Camp to expand clinical and case‑management services.

Jessica Stocking, director of China Spring Youth Camp, said the award will fund a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, and a youth services case manager. Stocking said the additional staff will allow the camp to offer more intensive mental‑health and substance‑use counseling for youth, and to increase family engagement and case management coordination with probation officers.

\"These new roles will help camp grow in the way it needs to grow and will help support the youth in a more holistic approach,\" Stocking told commissioners.

Commissioners praised the program and the county’s pursuit of outside funding. Commissioner Rice noted the program’s history as an early innovator in youth services and applauded the reinvestment in services for young people. The motion to accept the grant and to add the three positions — one substance‑abuse counselor (pay grade 200), one youth services case manager (pay grade 200), and one licensed clinical social worker (pay grade 205) — was moved and approved unanimously.

Ending: The three positions are grant‑funded through June 30, 2025; county staff will return with any requests for further or ongoing funding should program needs continue beyond the grant period.","The Board approved acceptance of a $253,959 award from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (Fund for Resilient Nevada) to expand substance‑use and family support services at China Spring Youth Camp, and authorized three grant‑funded full‑time positions through June 30, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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