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2018 SUN VALLEY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TRUSTEES ELECTION OF OFFICERS
During the January 11, 2018 Sun Valley General Improvement District Board of Trustee Meeting, the Board voted on election of officers. The 2018 Sun Valley General Improvement District Officers are:
Chairperson – Sandra Ainsworth
Vice Chair – Susan Severt
Secretary – Joseph Barstow
Treasurer – Carmen Ortiz
Trustee – Garth Elliott
JERRY PAYNE TRIBUTE
The Sun Valley community is saddened by the passing this past September of longtime resident Jerry Payne. Jerry, a contractor, former Sun Valley GID Trustee, Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board member and all around community advocate was well respected and will be missed by so many. Jerry loved Sun Valley and was instrumental in its development and growth until his passing. The District will certainly miss him and his contributions to the community.
TARIFF UPDATE
On November 9, 2017 the Board of Trustees approved an increase of $1.77 per month to the water base rate and decreased the Water Facility Fee to $7,381.00 along with other minor language edits to Rule 5, 23, 26 and 28. Amended rules became effective December 11, 2017. To review the District’s Rules and Regulations please go to the District’s website under Customer Information.
PREVENTING FROZEN PIPES
Preventative maintenance of your home’s pipes can save a lot of trouble and money. Many homes in Sun Valley are not built on a foundation and are more susceptible to frozen pipes. The water pipes under your home, as well as the exposed supply lines are recommended to be wrapped with heat tape. It is important not only to make sure that the heat tape is working before the cold sets in, but also check the heat tape frequently during the cold months as they can burn out. It is also important that you make sure that there are no openings in the skirting around your home.
2017 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
The following local residents are the 2017 winners of the District’s annual photo contest.
1st Place Charina Arevelo; 2nd Place Sherry Armenta; 3rd Place Gustavo Gomez. Thank you to all the Photo Contest participants. Click here to view the winning photo’s.
2017 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD WINNERS
The 2017 Community Service Award winners are: Abey Horta with Catholic Charities, recognized for providing a welcoming environment for the seniors at the Sun Valley Neighborhood Center, he takes pride in his job and cares about providing meals to local seniors. Brenda Costello with Washoe County School District Family Resources Center, recognized for her continued willingness to help and and/or find methods to assist individuals in need. Luz Gomez with Northern Nevada Food Bank, recognized for her dedication to the Sun Valley community with food resources. And honorable mention to Assemblywoman Teresa Benitez-Thompson for her generous donation of a free swim day on the 4th of July. Our community is better because of these generous individuals.
VETERANS CELEBRATION RECAP
This past Veterans Celebration held Saturday, November 4, 2017 was well attended and everyone enjoyed a delicious pancake breakfast with all the trimmings. The event was opened with a ceremony including the Boy Scout Color Guard by local troop #585, presentations by state and local elected officials’ representatives recognizing the efforts of the Sun Valley General Improvement District and Washoe County Human Services for this tribute to Veterans and the Military. A special thanks to local Girl Scout troop #254 who helped serve food and all to the agencies who participated by sharing their various services and programs dedicated to our local Veterans.
SUN VALLEY UTILITY HOST AWARD
The Sun Valley General Improvement District was recently honored at the CA-NV American Water Works Association Annual Fall Conference as this year’s Local Host Utility. The District was recognized for its outstanding efforts of the volunteers from local water utilities helping make the Fall Conference a success. The CA-NV Section American Water Works Association supports its mission by providing training opportunities for drinking water professionals.
DATES TO REMEMBER
- February 8th Board of Trustee Meeting
- February 19th Presidents Day Office Closed
- February 22nd Board of Trustee Meeting
- March 8th Board of Trustee Meeting
- March 22nd Board of Trustee Meeting
- April 1st Easter Sunday