Effluent Wastewater Storage Tank:  Federal assistance  solves IVGID procrastination

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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

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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?

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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?

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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 →

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 →