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Speakers repeatedly cited the council’s action at a prior meeting involving former City Manager Owen Dickey and the settlement that followed. Ron Shackleford told council that because city legal counsel stepped out of that earlier meeting, the word \"with cause\" was omitted from a motion to terminate, and the city later paid a severance and COBRA expenses totaling $47,379: \"That settlement cost our city $47,379. We had to pay him 3 months salary, 3 months of pay for COBRA insurance… Those words were not said.\"

Multiple speakers urged Councilwoman Fielding to resign over her vote to retain Mr. Dickey at the prior meeting. Teresa Wilridge Ofori said Fielding’s vote \"sent a clear message… that racial insensitivity from those in power is acceptable\" and called the vote dangerous to the city’s future. Other commenters alleged that a group of council members had schemed to remove certain city employees; some said tapes and recordings exist and threatened that they would be released to the press.

City and council context: These comments were part of the public‑comment period; the council did not take formal disciplinary action in this meeting on those allegations. Council and staff previously have handled management and personnel matters in closed sessions and through the personnel and legal processes required by state law and city policy.

Ending: The public comments underscore continuing community divisions and demand accountability from elected officials; the council took no formal personnel action at the May 13 meeting regarding the allegations raised in public comment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mesquite City Council Meeting May 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Multiple residents used public comment time to call for accountability and to criticize Councilwoman Karen Fielding’s vote to retain a manager previously accused of racist remarks; speakers alleged past scheming to remove employees and cited a severance settlement paid to former City Manager Owen Dickey.","taxTitle","Mesquite, Clark County, Nevada","taxId",63506,"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},6056117,"City withdraws urban design and economic development master‑plan presentation; online visioning survey extended",390,2980000,3370000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3311603-f0d9876425da5fc03ad7432431600528&start=2980&end=3370","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3311603-f0d9876425da5fc03ad7432431600528/thumbnail_2980000.jpg","/articles/6056117/Mesquite/Clark-County/Nevada/City-withdraws-urban-design-and-economic-development-masterplan-presentation-online-visioning-survey-extended","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6056117-b265098973247b8971c50de977e882b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194446&Signature=AyV2oiz2b45J0hh3KcNukCZEUbofPSzCs2G9xdYYcN3LQelExWBGrJ5oGY9UtoT39o7S70i~9Hs9wQfSB-ynSpX9MtDPv3RhMrZYNOGkfxqWG9JFWWQL9G1ALiFeOwy6A7qdp9oxwHCGhOD1ofY6evka~IUin54Nbu~TuF43gn6srpUTkBUgYBzrV4IgCAwREL0B5rUdac6jPrBJitdyh4AzOCfmNn2soSu9Ye3hf9qXFjBN1LfF-x2vTYJeLg0fpYFU7tPm-NPow63gL1A~PlNa2sYGMjwkmMLY-oJJEWLfOu8w9HvWHwhXBDQMia7yqeB2uaqC23MzEUTMTalm4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mesquite planning staff withdrew a scheduled presentation of the city’s urban design and economic development master plan at the May 13 council meeting and announced an extension of the public visioning survey after residents raised concerns that the initial visioning did not include specific topics such as a new airport location, annexation language and design details for Exit 112.

City planner Simon Kim told council that staff ran a month‑long visioning survey from March 10 through April 10 and received 209 responses. Some residents said the survey and the draft vision did not capture detailed subjects they expected. Kim said the purpose of a vision statement is to describe character and goals rather than detailed strategies: \"Vision is about characters of the city. So to accommodate those who actually somehow knew but didn't participate in the visioning sessions… I'm gonna extend, and reopen that visioning for the next couple of weeks.\" Kim also provided preliminary construction‑cost context for an example raised by residents about relocating an airport, saying moving and building an airport could cost in the tens of millions.

Why it matters: The master plan sets the city’s broad urban‑design and economic priorities. Staff’s decision to withdraw the presentation and reopen the visioning process followed complaints about notification and content and shows staff responding to residents’ requests for expanded outreach before finalizing guidance.

Process and next steps: Kim said staff will repost the survey on the city website and leave it open for additional responses; the presentation will return to a later council meeting with updated input. He emphasized vision statements precede policy and strategy steps that would recommend locations or financing, which are handled later in land‑use and capital planning processes.

Ending: By postponing the presentation and broadening outreach, staff aims to incorporate a wider cross‑section of resident input before advancing more concrete urban design and economic development strategies for Mesquite.","City staff withdrew a planned urban design and economic development master‑plan presentation and said the online visioning survey will be reopened for two additional weeks after residents complained the initial vision omitted specific items; staff said vision statements are intentionally high‑level and detailed strategies come later.",{"_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},6056121,"Council approves sale of nearly 45 acres in floodplain area for $170,000",414,8022000,8436000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3311603-f0d9876425da5fc03ad7432431600528&start=8022&end=8436","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3311603-f0d9876425da5fc03ad7432431600528/thumbnail_8022000.jpg","/articles/6056121/Mesquite/Clark-County/Nevada/Council-approves-sale-of-nearly-45-acres-in-floodplain-area-for-170000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6056121-46474cabf211ca7799f550c801b11197/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194446&Signature=l4U1RbuoIHnlXW3oFshlYJsOjqLBGt8viHxkpzVKBiP8gxBf2JNe8qsVHaFR3nXC9GoiZFxUBTpqy5zZwVmffZnmX5EEeBWyM5JPpkY0UvgjcMAcojq4zxKXD8BGtt6QDhrrygqfV0Ex8807CkLhT1VarLQa2u-37a7F3LygMsq3~cxFpydLmA5cvTAjcM44cm8IFiXyEnxb9iFa5XVARR3bBtcpi2L8gfbsVolseMi9LyYM4QPUgGimKhK1-4fCOpKzTPeNDZ97UAqhhapTEY2yM0ciSyKGNHh5eT47TGvmif5WWG667iis9kKIuH0zkgnnt9GjaPGLALYEzJizqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mesquite City Council on May 13 adopted a resolution finding that the sale of roughly 44.97 acres of city‑owned land for economic development was in the city’s best interest and approved a negotiated sale price of $170,000 after considering appraisals.

The property is primarily in floodplain and contains vegetation consistent with a riverine area, city staff told council. Public Works staff explained that much of the acreage is in FEMA flood plain, which limits developable area and raises costs for mitigation. The council discussed two appraisals that varied significantly; staff noted the lower appraisal at $170,000 and the higher appraisal near $415,000. Councilmember Nunez moved to approve the sale at the lower appraisal figure of $170,000.

Why it matters: The prospective buyers said they wanted to purchase the parcel to create a buffer around their adjacent property. City policy requires two appraisals for land sales; the council may use appraisals and economic‑development considerations when deciding to sell below market value.

Process and legal context: Staff reminded the council that appraisals can differ when land is largely unusable due to floodplain constraints and that the Mesquite City Charter guides appraisal and sale procedures. The council’s vote approved the sale; staff will complete closing and deed paperwork in accordance with the city’s land‑sale process.

Ending: The sale transfers largely non‑developable acreage to adjacent private ownership for a reported $170,000. The parcel’s floodplain status will shape what, if anything, can be developed there in the future and may require federal and state coordination for any changes.","The Mesquite City Council approved a resolution to sell approximately 44.97 acres of largely floodplain land to private buyers for $170,000 after receiving appraisals; the parcel will act as a buffer for adjacent property owners and required review under charter appraisal rules.",{"_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},6056123,"Council signals direct sale of 700 W. Hardy Way to Mesquite Christian Academy; contract to return for final approval",507,6720000,7227000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3311603-f0d9876425da5fc03ad7432431600528&start=6720&end=7227","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3311603-f0d9876425da5fc03ad7432431600528/thumbnail_6720000.jpg","/articles/6056123/Mesquite/Clark-County/Nevada/Council-signals-direct-sale-of-700-W-Hardy-Way-to-Mesquite-Christian-Academy-contract-to-return-for-final-approval","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6056123-d0acc463cf4a01d8759c7e41512b33a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194446&Signature=aSYmHZRuLEQbri432pD~6sBOno852R4Z7Q2Wrm8Z8-IgK6AaO1~pY0dWx6TeZSUrV~Zl539hEbYi5wklzXYRRUg1Tor4igfBZRSz7cR9l0257i5DaJPu71bl8ayT9w1lyKkKxFef9ugBW4gWEHRTr9FSTOk0tBPGkCRZ~VSDraFsB0u-tfYStJZBuvvofxZNJ2mybvDdb3XrFevoNSwiiN-Tf-6VZ8WSHWLkkL4viqYSzH1OQoA3ahDuIFKutZdjmMbfrI-OaYDNuUdlDhwMds0Nqd5A-N13e1Z701MjYyqbAJ2XmoSFAmgsXDBY-nyO0hidvcnOtwwGkVTCpOyHug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mesquite City Council on May 13 authorized staff to pursue a direct sale of city property at 700 W. Hardy Way to local business owner Jeff Bird for use as a larger campus for Mesquite Christian Academy, subject to staff due diligence and returning a purchase contract to council for final approval.

Why it matters: The 2.59‑acre site sits next to the police department and includes a 9,600‑square‑foot building. Jeff Bird told the council he has floor plans, a preliminary loan preapproval and letters of interest from prospective tenants; he said the front portion of the building would become the school and remaining space would be leased to businesses.

Council discussion and next steps: City staff outlined options: a sealed public bid or a direct sale. The council chose to proceed with a direct sale pathway, asking staff to verify appraisal/matrix requirements and to return a draft purchase contract to the council. Councilman Innes moved the item and expressed a preference to bring the final contract back to the next council meeting for council review of earnest money, due‑diligence period and any deed restrictions.

Price and process: During public discussion Mr. Bird stated he planned an initial offer of $750,000; councilmembers asked staff to complete legal and appraisal checks under the city’s economic‑development matrix before a final contract is executed. City staff noted state and charter requirements about appraisals and discounts may apply and that staff would prepare the contract with applicable deed restrictions if the sale proceeds.

Public comment: Current parents, students and teachers from Mesquite Christian Academy spoke in support of the purchase, describing limited classroom space and saying the school would expand operations and local employment if the purchase proceeds. Several speakers and a council member asked staff to complete required legal and appraisal work and return with a contract for formal vote.

Ending: The council did not complete a final sale at the meeting but approved proceeding with a direct sale negotiation and directed staff to produce a contract and matrix/legal analysis for a subsequent council agenda.","Council directed staff to pursue a direct sale of the city‑owned property at 700 West Hardy Way to local owner Jeff Bird for use by Mesquite Christian Academy, with staff to complete required matrix/appraisal checks and return a contract to council.",{"_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},6056128,"City approves sale of 15 acres at Falcon Ridge Parkway for senior affordable housing; developer agrees to single‑story units",446,3776000,4222000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3311603-f0d9876425da5fc03ad7432431600528&start=3776&end=4222","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3311603-f0d9876425da5fc03ad7432431600528/thumbnail_3776000.jpg","/articles/6056128/Mesquite/Clark-County/Nevada/City-approves-sale-of-15-acres-at-Falcon-Ridge-Parkway-for-senior-affordable-housing-developer-agrees-to-singlestory-units","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6056128-70fcf3093f315f3fad24ed415af59c2f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194446&Signature=MdNjhfhLSGsbbtfMSWj0kFap~SZPPtbUc0GOOg~IsCNhqxkNO4IZNBgsa~ysvjjFDoQx5xmfdFbe1Wy4vtDw9EUIg7sHLhZaUDcfiRaNh~o0Pv0u5OJnjnbcM8o5ov9n9OTPG6yqi7wsCpNQIWrc7M6HmHq4ImHCBPJDDEWwbNH8dbt8R9eK3kM0xIcN8PxTXNP9FV8qvSziR8JHJRiH2mkcC-3AEps~YkE2DfcsVy9rM5aZiF6TJK7DE7c3nAWV5EvXysJF~qD1X7PnklbYn7krY7j4a2NQswTOIcpOZSluVgMBdqG04VmFDdDV3Jw-RjraocJSpGQOsH5YVBYzBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mesquite City Council on May 13 approved a contract to sell about 15 acres at 401 Falcon Ridge Parkway to Commonwealth Development Corporation of America for a proposed senior affordable housing project, with a council condition that all units in the project be single‑story.

The contract takes the average of two appraisals and applies a 90% economic‑development discount the city has used for other projects, reducing the negotiated sale price to $172,500, City Manager Martine Green told the council during the item presentation. \"The contract price is a hundred and 72,500,\" Green said.

Why it matters: The parcel sits next to Mesa View Hospital and has been zoned CR‑2 (commercial / multifamily). Council members and neighborhood representatives said the single‑story requirement addressed traffic, view, and scale concerns from nearby residents while allowing a rare development to move forward on a long‑vacant parcel.

The developer and city discussed how the project would be financed and regulated. Andy Francesco of Commonwealth Development said the project would seek Section 42 low‑income housing tax credits administered by the Nevada Housing Division: \"Section 42 is part of a tax code. So we apply for tax credits… we are able to get tax credits to then keep the rent low for senior affordable apartments,\" Francesco said. Francesco told council that the team expects to pursue the tax‑credit program rather than HUD funding.

Councilman Kevin Parrish, who moved approval, said the developer agreed to build only single‑story units in the first phase and indicated willingness to pursue single‑story for subsequent phases: \"If he could do the first 36 units…and he would be okay with that…he will have to come back to us on each phase,\" Green said when describing the developer’s commitment. Parrish emphasized the compromise reduced projected traffic and lowered the project’s scale: \"You're gonna have a third less traffic…Nobody wanted 3 story units,\" Parrish said.

Public commenters included homeowners and neighborhood association representatives. Rick McIntyre, president of the Falcon Ridge Community Association, urged that any approval include language that single‑story be required across the whole parcel if neighbors were to accept the compromise. Other speakers asked for clarifications on whether the project would be senior‑only and on how site design would be reviewed; Francesco confirmed the project would be senior housing and that all site plans and building permits must return to the city for approval.

Discussion versus decision: Council’s action approved the contract and attached the single‑story condition; it did not waive later permitting or site‑plan review. Green and planning staff explained the approvals that will follow: site‑plan review before council, civil improvement plan review, and building permits.

What comes next: The contract approval directs staff to finalize the sale under the contract terms. Commonwealth still must secure financing including state tax credits and will return to the city for site‑plan and building permit approvals. The council’s single‑story condition will be enforced through those subsequent approvals.

Ending: The sale resolves a long‑standing question about the vacant parcel next to Mesa View Hospital by tying a developer commitment to a design constraint the council required; the project remains contingent on Commonwealth securing tax credits and successfully completing later city approvals.","The Mesquite City Council approved a contract to sell 15 acres at 401 Falcon Ridge Parkway to Commonwealth Development Corporation to build Section 42 senior affordable housing, with a council condition that units be single‑story and subject to site‑plan approvals.","actionData","errors"]

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