NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA

WASHOE COUNTY WARM SPRINGS/RURAL CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD

March 11, 2026

6:00 p.m.

Members

Washoe County Regional Shooting

Larry Chesney, Chair

Kevin Cook, Vice-Chair

Jan Mortensen

Carolyn M White

Nicole Black

Facility

21555 Pyramid Way

Reno, NV 89510

NOTE:

Items on this agenda may be taken out of order, combined with other items, discussed or voted on as a block,

removed from the agenda, or moved to another agenda of another later meeting at the discretion of the Chair.

Accessibility

The meeting location is accessible to the disabled. If you require special arrangements for the meeting, call the

Commission Support Team, (775) 328-2003, two working days prior to the meeting.

Zoom teleconference at the link below. NOTE: This option will require a computer with audio and video

capabilities and downloading the ZOOM application

https://washoecounty-gov.zoom.us/j/93469920543

Public Comment

Members of the public may submit comments by mail, email listed below, or via voice message at: (775) 328-2003.

Staff will make reasonable efforts to include all comments received by 4:00pm the day prior to the meeting by

email and voicemail into the record. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person and will be entered into the

record only.

CAB@washoecounty.gov

Time Limits

Public comments are welcomed during the Public Comment period for all matters, whether listed on or off the

agenda, and are limited to three (3) minutes per person or as designated by the Citizens Advisory Board Chair at

the beginning of the meeting. Additionally, public comment of three (3) minutes per person will be heard during

individually numbered items designated as "for possible action" on the agenda. No action may be taken on a

matter raised under general public comment until the matter is included on an agenda as an item on which action

may be taken. Persons may not allocate unused time to other speakers.

Forum Restrictions and Orderly Conduct of Business

The Citizens Advisory Board is an advisory body providing community comments and recommendations to Washoe

County governing boards. The presiding officer may order the removal of any person whose statement or other

conduct disrupts the orderly, efficient or safe conduct of the meeting. Warning against disruptive conduct may or

may not be given prior to removal. The viewpoint of a speaker will not be restricted, but reasonable restrictions

may be imposed upon the time, place and manner of speech. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious statements and

personal attacks which antagonize or incite others are examples of speech that may be reasonably limited.

Responses to Public Comment

The Citizens Advisory Board can deliberate or take action only if a matter has been listed on an agenda properly

posted prior to the meeting. During the public comment period, speakers may address matters listed or not listed

on the published agenda. The Open Meeting Law does not expressly prohibit responses to public comments by the

CAB members. However, responses from CAB members to unlisted public comment topics could become

deliberation on a matter without notice to the public. On the advice of legal counsel and to ensure the public has

notice of all matters the Citizens Advisory Board will consider, CAB members may choose not to respond to public

comments, except to correct factual inaccuracies, ask for County staff clarification, or to ask that a matter be

addressed on a future agenda. CAB members may do this either during the public comment item or during the

following item "CHAIRMAN/BOARD MEMBER ITEMS"

Posting Locations

Pursuant to NRS 241.020(4)(a), this notice has been posted online at the following websites:

https://www.washoecounty.gov/cabs

https://notice.nv.gov

Support Documentation

Support documentation for the items on the agenda, provided to the CAB is available to members of the public by

emailing the Commission Support Team at the email listed below.

CAB@washoecounty.gov

CALL TO ORDER/ DETERMINATION OF QUORUM

[Non-action item]

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

[Non-action item]

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

Comment heard under this item will be limited to three (3) minutes per person and may pertain to

matters both on and off the agenda. The Citizens Advisory Board will also hear public comment during

individual action items, with comments limited to three minutes per person. Comments are to be made

to the CAB as a whole. [Non-Action Item]

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

for the meetings of January 14th [For Possible Action]

Attachments:

Warm Springs CAB minutes Draft 1.14.2026

PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES

General Community Update from Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and/or Washoe County

Sheriff’s Office. [Non-Action Item]

Attachments:

Warm Springs CAB Report - January 2026

FIRE ADAPTED NEVADA (FAN)

FAN and Truckee Meadows Fire will provide an overview of their current programs and

opportunities. They will also explain how they partner with the community to support local wildfire

resilience efforts. [Non-Action Item]

Attachments:

Fire Adapted Nevada PowerPoint

SWIFT EXIT: EVACUATION STUDY PLAN

Washoe County’s Emergence Management will provide updates on the evacuation study plan for

the area. [Non-Action Item]

NV ENERGY GROUND FUELS

NV Energy Ground Fuels staff to answer questions about NV Energy’s ongoing fire mitigation work

in the Palomino Valley area. [Non-Action Item]

NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT HUB & OTHER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES –

Staff to announce any upcoming neighborhood development meetings, as provided on the online HUB,

and any board & commission vacancies with application details, as provided on the openings page.

Specific questions and feedback will be brought back to the appropriate staff for potential

announcement at the next CAB meeting. [Non-Action Item]

https://neighborhood-washoe.hub.arcgis.com/

https://www.washoecounty.gov/citizens/board_opportunities.php

10.

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CAB MEMBER/COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS

This item is limited to announcements, requests for future agenda items, or discussion by CAB members

and/or Commissioner. [Non-Action Item]

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

Comment heard under this item will be limited to three (3) minutes per person and may pertain to

matters both on and off the agenda. The Citizens Advisory Board will also hear public comment during

individual action items, with comments limited to three minutes per person. Comments are to be made

to the CAB as a whole. [Non-Action Item]

ADJOURNMENT

Comments? Ideas?

Washoe County wants to hear from Warm Springs/Rural residents on relevant matters important to them. Let's

work together to identify topics, ideas, and questions to help make the quality of life in Warm Springs/Rural the

best it can be. Community engagement is important, and the feedback you provide will help your County

Commissioner and Washoe County share information at upcoming CAB meetings and through other

communications channels to keep you better informed. Visit this website to learn more:

https://washoe-county-nv.civilspace.io/en/c/citizen-advisory-boards-cabs