The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) is set to convene a crucial meeting on September 17, 2023, at 17:00 local time. Residents can participate in person at 893 Southwood Blvd, Incline Village, or watch remotely via livestream. A significant agenda item will be the approval of collective bargaining agreements with various bargaining units, covering the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027.
District General Manager Robert Harrison will present the collective bargaining agreements with the Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3, which includes the Skilled Workforce Bargaining Unit, Supervisors Bargaining Unit, and the Superintendents’ Bargaining Unit. This agreement aims to ensure fair labor practices and promote a productive working environment for the district’s employees.
IVGID Additional Agenda Items
In addition to the bargaining agreements, the meeting will address several other topics. The board will review whether to send a letter to Joy Gumz regarding her records request related to PRR 24-116, specifically concerning the work papers from Rubin Brown.
Another proposal on the agenda involves the potential reaffirmation or amendment of prior approvals for added alternates to the Incline Beach House Project, including fire pits and a bandstand.
Furthermore, the board will discuss a plan to enhance outreach and engagement with the Hispanic community and may appoint a board liaison for focus groups and data collection. Another key topic includes the approval of an agreement with the Incline Ice Foundation to accept a donation of an ice rink package and a grant exceeding $50,000 to support ice rink activities.
Douglas County Commission and California Tahoe Conservancy Meetings
On September 18, 2023, the Douglas County Commissioners will meet at 10:00, with the meeting accessible via a livestream at https://youtu.be/lEtF3lNdW7k. Among the agenda items is a discussion to amend a special use permit with the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, for the maintenance and operation of existing bike paths and related facilities, as part of the Kahle Drive Complete Street Project.
Simultaneously, the California Tahoe Conservancy will convene at Lake Tahoe Community College on September 18, 2023, at 09:30. The meeting can be viewed remotely through Zoom. Key discussions will focus on public input regarding the Upper Truckee Marsh South, updates on the Upper Truckee River restoration, and proposed guidelines for the Conservancy’s grant programs.
Members will consider authorizing Proposition 68 funding for trail network improvement grants totaling $115,000 for both the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association. Additionally, a grant of up to $125,000 may be authorized for the Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Education Association to support the Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Lodge Replacement and Expansion Project.
South Tahoe Public Utility District Initiatives
The South Tahoe Public Utility District will also hold a meeting on September 18, 2023, at 14:00 at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe. The agenda includes the approval of significant purchases, including a new CASE 590SN Backhoe for $178,025.66 and a new 1,000-horsepower pump for the Luther Pass Pump Station, costing $701,013.00.
Other critical items include a sponsor agreement with the California Conservation Corps for a vegetation management project totaling $482,000, and approval of a scope of work for the Lake Christopher/Golden Bear Sewer Rehabilitation Project, with consulting services contracted for $199,577.25.
These meetings represent important steps in addressing various community needs and enhancing the quality of life in the Tahoe area. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate and stay informed on these developments.
