2025 Winter Newsletter
2025 SUN VALLEY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Sun Valley General Improvement District Board of Trustees are Chairperson Susan Severt, Vice-Chair Michael Rider, Secretary Carmen Ortiz, Treasurer Mark Neumann, and Trustee Mark Dunn. The District Board of Trustees meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month beginning at 5:30 pm. The meetings are held in the Board Room, which can be accessed through the Prosser Drive entrance to the District building. The public is always welcome to attend. For details about upcoming meetings, please visit the District website.
NEW BUSINESS HOURS OF OPERATION
Starting on Monday, January 6, 2025, the District’s regular business hours will be Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with no office hours on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays or designated holidays. Please note 24/7 emergencies will continue to be responded to by the District’s On-Call Service Technician. Customers are invited to use the following payment options: payments can be made on the website ($3 service fee applies) or by phone (775) 200-0127 or (775) 673-2220 Option 2 ($4.25 service fee applies); all payments post to customer accounts immediately. Customers can make a payment via check or money order, using the drive-up drop box in the District’s parking lot. These payments will be posted to customer accounts on the morning of each regular business day. Customers can also submit forms electronically including application for service, disconnect request, or change request via the District’s website. These forms will be processed each regular business day.
THANK YOU TRUSTEE BARSTOW
Trustee Joseph Barstow dedicated the past 12 years to the District and the Sun Valley community. After attending several District Board meetings and praying, Joseph felt that along with the rest of the Board members, he could help the community by serving on the District Board. He is proud of how the District has been able to improve the Sun Valley community along with working to keep water and sewer rates as low as possible. Joseph looks forward to staying involved by serving as the Pastor of his church, helping with the food pantry, and being a part of this great growing community. Joseph stated, “If he isn’t busy enough, his wonderful wife Angela has quite the “Honey-do” list for him.”
The District would like to thank Joseph for his commitment to the District Board and to the Sun Valley community.
RADON DETECTION MONTH
The District proclaims January as Radon Detection Month. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released in the ground from the natural decay of uranium. It is the primary cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers. Customers can pick up a FREE radon detection kit at the District’s office during the months of January and February while supplies last. For more information on Radon, please contact the University of Nevada, Reno Extension at 775-336-0252 or visit radonnv.com
4TH AVENUE TRANSMISSION MAIN UPDATE
The District awarded Aspen Developers a contract of $465,200 to replace a portion of the 12-inch water transmission main on E. 4th Ave. from Yukon Dr. to Klondike Dr. Work commenced on December 9, 2024 and was completed by the end of the year. Over the past several years, the District has replaced approximately 475 feet of the E. 4th Ave. 12-inch water transmission main from Pearl Dr. to Yukon Dr. The District recognizes and plans for such capital improvement projects in order to continue its mission to provide safe quality drinking water and reliable service to its customers.
CONGRATULATIONS TO 2024 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
Congratulations to our 2024 Photo Contest Winners! First Place – Alta Ellis, Second Place – Terry Walsh, and Third Place – Ray Simon. There photos are on display in the District’s lobby for all to enjoy. Thank you to all of those who participated in the 2024 Photo Contest.
2024 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD WINNERS
Veronica Cortes Tamantini’s purpose in life is to make the world a better place. Veronica has a pizza shop inside the Bi Rite and serves great pizza and wings, along with a positive attitude and smile that demonstrates her humanity every day. Veronica’s dedication to the Valley Amigos Horseback Riding and Farm Club, along with donating pizzas to the riders and families of Battle Born BMX makes her smile and laugh as big as hear heart. Congratulations, Veronica!
Paul Winkelman with Shaw Engineering has represented the District as its engineer for over 25 years. During this time, Paul has overseen multiple water/sewer projects. He has identified opportunities for cost sharing projects with developers and other agencies to help keep cost down for the District and our rate payers. Paul has devoted a lot of time, some of which was pro-bono, and energy working with the District staff to make its operations safe, efficient and reliable for our community. Congratulations, Paul!
VETERANS CELEBRATION
The District held its annual Veterans Appreciation Celebration in partnership with Washoe County Human Services on Saturday, November 9, 2024. A free pancake breakfast was served and giveaway bags included information and resources from the District, Northern Nevada Veterans Resource Center, Reno Veterans Center, VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System, Veterans Guest House, and VFW Post 3396. Several veteran agency representatives attended and provided information on their services and programs. We want to thank all who attended, but especially the Veterans for their service to our country.
DATES TO REMEMBER
- February 1 – Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board Meeting
- February 13 – District Board Meeting
- February 17 – Presidents’ Day (District office closed)
- March 1 – Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board Meeting
- March 13 – District Board Meeting
- April 10 – District Board Meeting