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Trashing the IVGID Quarterly

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For the last 7 years, IVGID published the IVGID Quarterly. This full-color glossy magazine is mailed to all property owner of Incline Village and Crystal Bay. Now published FIVE times a year, the name has changed to “IVGID Magazine”. What is wrong with this? 1. IVGID is organized under NRS 318. There is no statute authorizing a General Improvement District to produce a magazine or mass mailing such a publication. Therefore, IVGID should NOT be publishing the  magazine. Nevada is a “Dillon’s Rule” state, which limits the powers of local government to those specifically authorized by statute – see footnote. … Continue reading →

Beach Deed Opinion Released-IVGID employee access not authorized

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UPDATE: March 27, 2023 – In the March 22, 2023 IVGID Board Meeting, Chair Dent proposed spending ANOTHER $50,000 on legal services with Thorndal regarding the Beach Deed. This item has been deferred to April 5, 2023 as the agenda item lacked “supporting infomation”  (per the meeting synopsis provided by IVGID).  Once again, residents will have to lobby the Trustees so their taxpayer funds are not wasted.  CLICK to send an email to trustees. On February 27, 2023, legal firm Thorndal finally released a written legal opinion regarding employee access of the private beaches. The opinion was included in the … Continue reading →

Survey: February 2023 Summary

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Results from the survey conducted from mid-January to mid-February 2023 are summarized below. Respondents were property owners of Incline Village / Crystal Bay.     Responses received: 623 NOTE: Survey options are condensed in the graphics, but listed next to the chart. Percentages are not listed for the first two questions, as there was no response selected by a majority.  IVGID priorities – 2023: What is your most IMPORTANT priority for IVGID to do this year?   Change the beach rules to align with Beach Deed Make real progress on Effluent pipeline project Major repair of the turf/drainage on the Village Green … Continue reading →

Digging into Funding for the Effluent Pipeline Project

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Since receiving funding from the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for Phase 1 of the Effluent Pipeline Project (2004-2009), IVGID has told residents that USACE Section 595 funds would be obtained. These funds would pay for part of the Effluent Basin and Phase 2 of the Pipeline Project. From 2008 to date, IVGID has paid Marcus Faust, a lobbyist $920,000 [source: ProPublica – graphic below]. However, from 2011 on, IVGID has received no federal funding from USACE. How does one obtain funding? As the Congressional Research Services describes, “For the last decade, USACE’s annual appropriations process generally has involved three … Continue reading →

Part 2: Attorney Bills $42,950 but no written opinion on employee access (Beach Deed)

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  In December 2021, a legal firm (Thorndal) was retained by the IVGID Board to deal with compliance with the beach deed. Thorndal’s  engagement letter stated: This project will include the following: • Reviewing any proposed changes to Ordinance No.7 and Policy 16.1.1 to ensure compliance with the beach deed and applicable law. • Reviewing the existing practice of providing recreational privileges, including beach access, to non-resident employees, their paid guests, qualified retired employees and some former Trustees without regard to their residency, to ensure compliance with the beach deed and applicable law. Initially, IVGID will seek the opinion and … Continue reading →

Accounting Cover-up?

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Background What words strike fear in executives, accountants, auditors and investors? Restatement of financial reports. This article explains the contortions that IVGID management and Board underwent to avoid restating financial reports. IVGID has no Whistle Blower Ordinance, even though required by Nevada law since 2019. (NRS 281.635) For years, residents including several CPAs protested IVGID’s annual audited financial statements, especially the 2015 switch of the community venues from “Enterprise Fund” accounting which is to be used for business-type activities.  Public records requests for the detail supporting the statements (General Ledger and Chart of Accounts) were refused. Auditor Eide Bailly continued … Continue reading →

Attorney bills $42,950 – but no written opinion/recommendations?

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In December 2021, a legal firm (Thorndal) was retained by the Board of the Incline Village General Improvement District to deal with a subject of importance to Incline Village property owners: compliance with the beach deed. Thorndal’s engagement letter [below] stated: This project will include the following: • Reviewing any proposed changes to Ordinance No.7 and Policy 16.1.1 to ensure compliance with the beach deed and applicable law. • Reviewing the existing practice of providing recreational privileges, including beach access, to non-resident employees, their paid guests, qualified retired employees and some former Trustees without regard to their residency, to ensure … Continue reading →

Leaving green on the green: IVGID Golf Courses did not break even

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During the 2022 season there were 22,994  rounds played at the Championship golf course with an average revenues of $90.63 per round.  Sadly the expenses to produce each round was $120.53 [1][1]so only 75% of costs were recovered resulting in a loss of $688,210 for the season. The Mountain course fared no better.  Rounds played were 16,832 with an average revenue of $40.77 per round but expenses averaged $58.93 per round so only 70% of costs were recovered.  The course lost $305,669. Why is this important?   1)    Each property owner (YOU) paid the equivalent of $84 to subsidize operations … Continue reading →

IVGID to receive $1.6 million federal funds

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UPDATE: As of June 15, 2024, IVGID has yet to receive the $1.6 million promised by Senator Jackie Rosen. Her office has not responded to requests for an update on the status of the promised funds. On December 21, 2022, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced  $167.62 million in Community Project Funding to support 85 programs and projects across Nevada as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus appropriations package.  The press release stated, “The Incline Village General Improvement District is receiving $1.6 million for its effluent pipeline project. The money will be used to … Continue reading →

IVGID issues “boil water” notice

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The Incline Village General Improvement District issued a “boil water” notice on Nov 23, 2022. The streets IVGID listed as being affected are Mercury Court, Apollo Way, Apollo Court, Lunar Court, Wander Way, Saturn Court, Galaxy Way, Jupiter Drive, Bidwell Court, and Jennifer Street from 975 to 996 or the north end of the street. Common reasons for a boil water notice include loss of pressure in the distribution system, loss of disinfection, and other unexpected water quality problems. These often result from other events such as water line breaks, treatment disruptions, power outages and floods. IVGID is State Water … Continue reading →