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Sign code: The council adopted Ordinance B25-004, a comprehensive rewrite of Municipal Code Chapter 10 (Signs) and related provisions in Title 9 (Unified Development). Planning staffer Simon Kim summarized the main changes as clarifying rules for noncommercial signs, permitting certain movable signs with liability releases, treating murals separately if council-designated as art, and simplifying temporary sign permits. Councilwoman Karen Fielding moved adoption; the ordinance passed after a second and roll-call.

Recreation-center fee revenue: Council approved a staff recommendation to move the incremental recreation-center fee revenue—roughly $60,000–$70,000 annually—out of a restricted portion of the general fund and into the unrestricted general fund balance. Director Thorn explained the city currently “walls off” a portion of the fee increases to be used only for recreation-center purposes; the change will allow those incremental receipts to be used for any lawful general-fund purpose. Councilmembers debated whether the rec center would be disadvantaged; staff said the general fund already pays for larger repairs and that rec-center needs could still be funded from the general fund.

Holiday Inn license: The council approved a restaurant-with-service-bar license and a beer-, wine- and spirit-based product off-sale license for the new Holiday Inn Resort at 333 North Sand Hill Boulevard. Planning and police staff confirmed distance and seating requirements were met; the council approved the licenses following a motion by Councilwoman Guillermo and a second by Councilwoman Fielding.

July 4 band request: Councilwoman Fielding moved to approve a $7,500 budget add to contract an out-of-town band for the July 4 celebration. After public comment strongly urging use of local talent or private/casino sponsorships, the motion failed for want of a second.

Other business: The consent agenda, which included multiple sets of minutes, budget transfer notifications, purchase orders and gaming-license approvals for local casinos, was approved by roll call at the start of the meeting. The council also approved Resolution R25-013, directing the statutory notice process for the potential sale of property subject to lien in the Canyon Crest and Anthem special improvement districts; staff said one delinquent parcel had been paid and a second was expected to be paid by the mortgage company prior to the advertised sale date of May 20, 2025.

Votes at a glance

- Ordinance B25-004 (Signs rewrite): Adopted. Motion by Councilwoman Karen Fielding; second by Councilwoman Wallace. Council vote: passed (roll call). Effective: ordinance adoption at meeting.

- Recreation Center fee increment revenue reclassification: Approved. Motion by Councilwoman Patty Gallo; second by Councilwoman Fielding. Vote: passed. Notes: Staff estimated incremental receipts of roughly $60,000–$70,000 annually; change makes that amount available to the unrestricted general fund going forward.

- Resolution R25-013 (delinquent-assessment property sale notice): Approved. Motion by Councilwoman Fielding; seconded. Vote: passed. Notes: One parcel in Anthem paid; Canyon Crest parcel delinquent amount $387.09; sale advertised for May 20, 2025 if unpaid.

- Holiday Inn Resort liquor licenses (restaurant with service bar; off-sale beer/wine/spirit products for gift shop): Approved. Motion by Councilwoman Guillermo; second by Councilwoman Fielding. Vote: passed.

- July 4 band budget add ($7,500): Motion to approve died for lack of second (no formal vote in favor).

What’s next

Staff said the sign-code amendments will be implemented through the city’s permitting process and that the recreation-center accounting change will appear in the next budget cycle and fund accounting. The licensed Holiday Inn Resort may now operate its restaurant/bar and gift-shop alcohol sales once licensing paperwork is completed with the state.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mesquite City Council Meeting Apr 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Mesquite City Council on April 22 adopted a rewritten sign ordinance, moved incremental recreation-center revenues into the unrestricted general fund, and approved a liquor license for the new Holiday Inn Resort; a $7,500 contract for a July 4 band failed for lack of a second.","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},6055972,"Mesquite council fires city manager after recordings of racist remarks",3647,7122000,10769000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3311592-bf7e69a73647bee349d8ce34ac156e05&start=7122&end=10769","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3311592-bf7e69a73647bee349d8ce34ac156e05/thumbnail_7122000.jpg","/articles/6055972/Mesquite/Clark-County/Nevada/Mesquite-council-fires-city-manager-after-recordings-of-racist-remarks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6055972-071fab0b25a9c617b3032cec37ae755f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164454&Signature=bK6MPJpOs9QxH0bwP0MIC3239rAGHDI9VVt4RLKsEGOQWGmLRpOHR55L6lVBhRIPlOafbylc5V5CyayxrhKwUINUbIelsa78uZuVXmYZfneTpSOvggbyNU-i~jQV8l3Xq6Ve5Qfu2ZcGBW5dz1aTTdHL2eJ86nybve4Rg6gEN3EU1V-WJjudJMPac4JNPMsrndRUeRENm38~C3408gj2PwDd5gNaQF6LTNzQZQ3laV3WxdjtMN4-azKso3PANPwcPaVVXeHSOxXudIjmfachcY7UbNL8MizmQoWddPFT6DReQsfceIA9PbBGPScqh~mYRmS~6v3UT5bT9Dy26Rr0KQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mesquite City Council on April 22 voted to terminate City Manager Edward Owen Dickey III after the public airing of audio in which he made racially charged remarks during what he said was a private conversation.

Councilwoman Patty Gallo moved to terminate Dickey immediately; Councilman Kevin Parrish seconded the motion and the council carried it by a 5–1 tally. The council then directed that Deputy City Manager Martine Green serve as interim city manager.

The decision followed hours of public comment and more than a dozen residents, employees and former officials who described the remarks and urged firm action. Dr. Woolridge Ofori, who identified herself as a longtime resident and a medical professional, told the council: “Silence in the face of racism is not neutrality. It's complicity.” Former Police Chief McCoy Chesley, who has been at the center of recent personnel disputes, said the issue was one of character. “This is not about poor leadership, this is about character,” Chesley said in public comment.

City Manager Dickey addressed the council before the vote. “I said those things. I'm sorry for saying them. It really isn't who I am,” he said in the chamber. He told council members he had reported the matter to human resources and had offered apologies to several people already.

Council members described a difficult deliberation. Councilwoman Gallo said she was motivated by the depth of hurt in the community and called for immediate termination to begin a process of healing. Councilman Parrish seconded the motion. Other council members who spoke — including Councilman Paul Wanless and Councilman Bill Ennis — described having been troubled by the comments and the fallout for public trust.

Public commenters urged stronger penalties and systemic changes. Local residents and employees asked the council to order an independent investigation of related workplace culture and to expand anti-bias training across city departments. Several speakers said they had been personally hurt by the comments and urged that the city adopt clearer policies and training to prevent a recurrence.

Following the vote, the council signaled a desire to move quickly to stabilize operations and begin a review of personnel and HR procedures. Martine Green, who has served as deputy city manager and filled the city manager role on previous occasions, was named interim city manager immediately after the vote.

The council did not release, during the meeting, the full set of underlying audio clips or an independent investigative report. Several speakers urged that council commission an independent review to determine whether additional disciplinary actions or policy changes are necessary.

The decision to terminate is effective immediately. The council said it will address staffing and administrative continuity with Green in the interim and will report further action items in subsequent meetings.","The Mesquite City Council voted 5–1 on April 22 to terminate City Manager Edward Owen Dickey III after recordings and wide public comment about racially charged remarks; Deputy City Manager Martine Green was named interim.","actionData","errors"]

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