Category: Board of Trustees
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Critical Decision for the Community: Outsourcing the Management of IVGID
This arrangement would add an additional, redundant layer of management, with the corresponding costs. It effectively locks the district into a 3-year non-cancellable agreement (other than via a payout of the entire contract value), with a management company that has little-to-no relevant experience in overseeing anything other than private, semi-private…
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Outsourcing the Management of IVGID
Trustees Dent, Schmitz, and Tulloch are likely to contract Troon Management for oversight of IVGID, sparking concerns over costs and staff impacts. Attend the August 6th Board meeting to share your thoughts on this significant change.
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IVGID Forensic Due Diligence Audit Released
The results of the forensic due diligence audit were released following a six-month review costing $400,000. The report highlighted 41 observations; 16 ranked as high risk, 12 as moderate risk, and 13 as low risk, indicating pervasive issues throughout the organization.
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Announcing the “Positive Change for IVGID” PAC
We need a strong and reasonable board committed to putting the community first. That’s why we are working to re-elect Michaela Tonking with her knowledge, experience and financial acumen. Adding Mick Homan, with his strong financial leadership, and Michelle Jezycki, with her HR expertise will create a board that will focus on…
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FlashVote Survey on Restricting Incline Village Beaches
The core issue revolves around the objectives the Trustees aim to achieve with the proposed installation of gates. What problems are they really trying to solve?
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Good Government Survey Elicits Mixed Reactions
The IVGID Board of Trustees released a community survey aimed at gathering valuable feedback on the expectations regarding elected officials and the conduct of meetings. The survey, comprising five questions, stirred up considerable discussion among residents.
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Candidates Announced for 2024 IVGID Board of Trustees
These candidates, once elected, will be tasked with representing the electorate’s interests, shaping policy, and devising strategies to fulfill IVGID’s mandate of providing essential services such as water, sewer, trash, and recreation to the residents of Incline Village and Crystal Bay.
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IVGID’s Internal Inquiry Raises Further Questions
Records show that Trustee Schmitz and newly minted General Manager Bobby Magee were investigating an IVGID employee. There are concerns around this activity as it seems well outside the bounds of their roles, ended up costing the District 10s of 1000s of dollars and potentially tarnished the reputation of a…
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IVGID Board of Trustees Found Their General Manager
The Incline Village General Improvement District navigates a tumultuous leadership transition, with the expectation they will appoint Bobby Magee as General Manager. Questions arise regarding Magee’s qualifications and his ability to oversee the district effectively. Concerns also emerge about board decisions and potential personnel changes.
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Secretary of State Rejects Recall Appeal Submissions
The five-month investigation into Washoe County Registrar’s handling of the Recall Petitions for IVGID Trustees Matt Dent and Sara Schmitz has come to a close. Neither petition had enough validated signatures to warrant a recall election.
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How to Dismantle a Perfectly Good General Improvement District
With a prolonged campaign by a few to undermine the District and set the stage; a determined majority of the Board of Trustees can turn this District into a mere shell of its former self in less than a year. This opinion piece is an important read to understand what…
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IVGID Board of Trustees Potential Conflict of Interest with Law Firm
The IVGID Board of Trustees convened on February 14th to address various agenda items, including proposed expenditures, community initiatives, and potential personnel decisions. Among the topics under scrutiny is the proposed engagement of McDonald Carano, a law firm, for a fee of $50,000 to review policies concerning restricted access beaches…