IVGID Quarterly Magazine Survey (2023)
Have you taken the 2023 Survey on the IVGID Quarterly Magazine? This article provides some key facts about the magazine. Consider reading before you Take the Survey
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Promotion for what?
Has the Incline Village General Improvement District “concealed” public records? READ THIS EMAIL EXCHANGE – and you can decide for yourself. Mr. Tulloch never received the public records he requested: the General Ledger. He was elected in November, 2022 to the role of Trustee of the Incline Village General Improvement District. In July, 2022, a reporter from the Globe finally obtained a copy of the FY2021 general ledger. This was FIVE YEARS after Mr. Tulloch requested the records. The General Ledgers for 2017, and the 3 prior years HAVE NEVER BEEN RELEASED. Why is the general ledger important? The … Continue reading →
IVGID Board: lack of confidence in management?
For at least a third time, the IVGID Board has hired Moss Adams, a regional CPA and consulting firm. The Board wants to obtain advice regarding five areas. Looking at the advisory services requested from Moss Adams [GRAPHIC 1 & 9 BELOW], what is really going on? #4 –The Board demanded an organizational structure to be provided as part of the budget process. In 2022, General Manager Indra Winquest, promoted three long-time employees to new Director-level positions that he created – without Board approval. The positions were not included in the fiscal 2022 budget. This leads to asking some questions. … Continue reading →
Is the Bike Park/Pump Track Expansion Project Financially Feasible?
Although the Incline Bike Park is a family-friendly outdoor recreation venue that no doubt has it proponents, it is concerning from a financial perspective. Fund-raising for the first phase fell short, and there’s little indication that additional funding at the levels needed will be forthcoming. In 2014, the Incline Bike Project was formed by a group of Incline Village / Crystal Bay residents and the Incline Tahoe Foundation. A bike park/pump track is a park with a continuous loop of dirt berms and “rollers” (smooth dirt mounds) that you ride without pedaling. A memorandum of understanding in 2016 between Incline … Continue reading →
Budget increases for General Fund out of control
Under Nevada law, the “General fund” is used to account for all financial resources except those required to be accounted for in another fund. At IVGID, the General Fund collects property taxes, consolidated tax (sales and other taxes) and LGTA taxes; these pay for the administrative costs of operating the District. Some of the fund expenses are allocated to recreational venues and utilities The fund’s total combined revenues for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 tentative budget is $6,615,297. General Fund expenses appears to have gotten out of control. The Fund’s Tentative Budget for FY2024 increases are well beyond … Continue reading →
OPINION: Beaches -What we thought we got in the 2023/2024 budget
On April 5, 2023, a 2023/2024 budget for the Beaches was presented to the Board of Trustees. The revenues were projected at $1,032,300 and consisted of five main areas 1) Food and Beverage revenues are $380,900 with expectations that operating profits will be $81,465 or 21% of revenues. Incline Spirits could not make a go of it last season, yet, IVGID staff believes they can knock the socks off. I doubt that will happen. 2) The Bars will be leased to Incline Spirits and the rent paid IVGID will be $51,800. 3) Rentals for kayak racks and the boat ramp … Continue reading →
Effluent Wastewater Storage Tank: Federal assistance solves IVGID procrastination
After almost 10 years, IVGID was successful in obtaining a grant from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for 75% of the design and construction of the Wastewater Storage Tank. The estimated costs are $7,601,000 and IVGID will be responsible for $1,900,250. The grant was assembled from unused funds in the Section 595 program that other municipalities turned back to USACE. Final design will be completed shortly and environmental clearances are expected in October. A no-bid contract will be selected next May and construction is anticipated to be complete in October 2024. TRPA coverage costs remain an outstanding item. … Continue reading →
FBI Announces Anti-corruption Campaign for Nevada
The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada announced a corruption awareness campaign at the FBI’s Las Vegas office on Feb 22, 2023. Las Vegas FBI Special Agent in Charge Spencer Evans, US Attorney for District of Nevada Jason Frierson, and Adam Barthelmess, president of Las Vegas Clear Channel Outdoor, spoke at the press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ehi3m5TnPjU In his opening comments, Spencer Evans, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Las Vegas field office, said “Most public officials, both elected and appointed, are honest, dedicated civil servants who are committed to doing right by their fellow citizens. … Continue reading →
Can’t get a golf tee time?
Can’t get a tee time? In the survey we conducted, several respondents complained that they could not get golf tee times. One resident suggested, “More available tee times for residents. i.e.: less shotgun starts. Letting players tee off on the back nine at championship in the morning. Another resident complained that it can be difficult for a single golfer to join a 2-or 3-some, even if they can be observed teeing off at the first hole, but a single player cannot book a tee time. After examining the spreadsheets for tracking team play and tournaments created by the IVGID golf … Continue reading →
Washoe School District to close Middle School and sell property?
UPDATE: Apr 10, 2023 Since the budget in general involves funding Incline Village Middle School and the below item, consider “public comment” on the idea of closing /or not the Incline Village Middle School. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – Central Administration Building, Board Room; 425 East Ninth Street; Reno, Work Session of the Board of Trustees – WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2.01 PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON GUIDANCE TO PERFORMANCE FACT, INC. BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN ORDER FOR THE BOARD TO PROVIDE INPUT DURING THE DISTRICT-WIDE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS, WITH THE STRATEGIC PLAN COMING BACK … Continue reading →