Our Incline Village Crystal Bay Voice

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →