IVGID board approves employee beach access, Incline Beach House project contract

by | Dec 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Tensions were high during the Wednesday, Dec. 10 Incline Village General Improvement District as the board discussed the Incline Beach House, updates to the bike park and more. 

The board was asked to approve the Design-Build Construction agreement with CORE Construction in the amount of $9,415,617 for the Incline Beach House project. Discussion on the project has gone back to 2022, however, a final design was approved by the board in September 2025, with the bid process opening in October, 2025. 

One of the sticking points for the board has been the price tag and while board members expressed heartburn over the current price, they did recognize that it has gone down from past proposals. Staff recommended locking in the current bid because flucuations in the construction market could force the price back up. 

However, disagreement arose over a survey conducted by Trustee Ray Tulloch, which said the community was overwhelming unaware of the project or opposed to such an expensive project moving forward. The independent survey was done through FlashVote and according to Tulloch, he received about 600 responses. 

Trustee Mick Homan pointed out that the board had previously agreed not to work with FlashVote because it had been proven unreliable and slanted. 

“This survey, I’m sorry Ray, but it was a hack job, it was a policital stunt,” said Homan. 

Trustee Michelle Jezycki also said she did not take the results of the survey to be valid. 

Before approving the item, Jezycki asked for language to be added asking for donations for the project. 

The item was approved 4-1 with Tulloch voting no. 

Bike Park

Tensions continued to rise while discussing authorization of a contract for construction of the Incline Bike Park Phase II. The $297,000 bid would go towards construction of a concrete advanced pump track. 

Trustee Dave Noble expressed support for the project and talked about the benefits of having a place for kids to enjoy. 

Tulloch followed Noble’s comment with what he claimed was a joke that could’ve been interpreted as accusing Noble of inappropriate relationships with young girls. Tempers rose between the board members, the “f” word was slung at Tulloch and Chairwoman Michaela Tonking reprimanded Tulloch. 

After the board settled down, discussion of the project continued. The board approved the contract 4-0 with Tulloch voting present. 

Beach Access

The board approved employee beach access. After hearing feedback from the board during its Nov. 12 meeting, staff clarified language in the ordinance stating employees along with their spouse and children would have access to the beach. The families of the employees could visit the beach without the employee but aren’t allowed to bring guests. It was also clarified that guests would still have to pay the beach access fee. The item was approved 4-1 with Tulloch voting no.

The next meeting will be held January 14, 2026.

South Lake Tahoe City Manager leaving position for Malibu job

by | Dec 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

MALIBU, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe will be on the search for a new city manager, after Joe Irvin accepted the position of City Manager for the City of Malibu on Wednesday. 

The Malibu council approved an agreement with Irvin during its Wednesday, Dec. 17 meeting. The proposed contract includes an annual salary of $310,000, as well as a monthly incentive of $4,000 per month if he lives within the city limits.

The agreement has a term of four years, which starts March 2, 2026.

Irvin started with South Lake Tahoe in May 2020. The council had just voted to in September 2025 to extend his contract until April 2032. He was making a base salary of about $233,000. 

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the City of South Lake Tahoe. During my tenure as City Manager, I have worked hard to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the city government.  I have also worked to build strong relationships the elected officials, city employees and community members.  South Lake Tahoe is a special place and I will always cherish my time spent here,” Irvin told the Tribune. 

According to the California State Code, Irvin is required to give South Lake Tahoe a 60-day notice.