Squaw Valley CEO Andy Wirth's Negative Letter About Incorporation

**Naysayr** · 09-23-2014, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by epicski

They'll be rich if they can tax stupidity.

They would already be millionaires and own Squaw valley if there was such a thing...stupid is as stupid does

**FriendsofSV** · 09-23-2014, 10:05 AM

$366,000+ and counting

http://unofficialalpine.com/?p=5849

**The Dad** · 09-23-2014, 12:03 PM

I want to take this opportunity to thank Naysayr for at least dropping the illiterate s[w]aggerific persona.

/drift

**Naysayr** · 09-23-2014, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by FriendsofSV

$366,000+ and counting

http://unofficialalpine.com/?p=5849

Only 3 numbers away from 666

Andy the mark off the beast???

satan Valley?

Wow, just cray...

**Naysayr** · 09-23-2014, 12:49 PM

Space reserved for $400,000 and counting...

**Naysayr** · 09-23-2014, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by The Dad

I want to take this opportunity to thank Naysayr for at least dropping the illiterate s[w]aggerific persona.

/drift

i like this guy.

**The Dad** · 09-24-2014, 09:41 PM

You appear to have daddy issues.

**Naysayr** · 09-24-2014, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by The Dad

You appear to have daddy issues.

Yes daddy, I've been a very bad boy and need to be punished before mommy gets home..

**epicski** · 09-24-2014, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by LightRanger

For serious. I mean, FoSV/Sierra Watch and IOV aren't the same group, but their goals don't really diverge all that far as far as I can tell. Do their boards share members?

Not as far as I know, but some attend their meetings. I wouldn't be surprised (assuming its permissible in Cali) if IOV stood on the sidelines of any court case where IOV agreed to adhere to the outcome of a KSL v Groups of influential and rich environmentalistswith pro bono lawyers and experts.

Btw, I wonder if this is the article on 'turning Tahoe into a faucet': http://californiawaterblog.com/2014/...as-water-woes/.

**old goat** · 09-25-2014, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by epicski

Btw, I wonder if this is the article on 'turning Tahoe into a faucet': http://californiawaterblog.com/2014/...as-water-woes/.

Wouldn't be the first time someone took an April 1st article seriously. "Pier reviewed" was particularly nice touch.

**LightRanger** · 09-25-2014, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by epicski

Not as far as I know, but some attend their meetings. I wouldn't be surprised (assuming its permissible in Cali) if IOV stood on the sidelines of any court case where IOV agreed to adhere to the outcome of a KSL v Groups of influential and rich environmentalistswith pro bono lawyers and experts.

Btw, I wonder if this is the article on 'turning Tahoe into a faucet': http://californiawaterblog.com/2014/...as-water-woes/.

Not surprised at the meeting attendance. Thanks for the info.

I don't really get what you're asking on the Court front. If there was a lawsuit on the incorporation issue, only certain parties/orgs would have standing to be parties to the suit. Likewise if there was a CEQA lawsuit (although way more have standing in that hypothetical suit). IOV would be a real party in interest to any potential suit against LAFCo approval, or the petitioner in any potential suit against disapproval.

Check the date on your link to using Tahoe as a reservoir... It is an April Fools article. A joke. I thought you had given that idea a rest by now?

**FriendsofSV** · 10-03-2014, 11:39 AM

Looks like they found someone else to do the Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis

http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/new...-incorporation

**The Dad** · 10-03-2014, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by FriendsofSV

Looks like they found someone else to do the Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis

http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/new...-incorporation

For an extra $30,000+ -- 65% more than the original. Ouch.

**old goat** · 10-03-2014, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by The Dad

For an extra $30,000+ -- 65% more than the original. Ouch.

And if a full CEQA is required, even more. Wonder whether IOV can raise the funds. On a related note I see that in the new plan documents (see the FOSV thread) KSL is proposing shuttles through the OV residential areas--scheduled during ski hours, dial-a-ride other times. Wonder if these go away if incorporation succeeds, or alternatively, if incorporation succeeds shuttles and other perks like passes can be used to buy off the town.

**FriendsofSV** · 10-08-2014, 10:28 PM

Today the Placer County LAFCO Commission voted 6-0 to award the Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis to RSG.

**The Dad** · 10-09-2014, 02:48 PM

Maybe I'm missing something, but how is that a big step? Seems more like a box that had to be checked.

**old goat** · 10-09-2014, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by The Dad

Maybe I'm missing something, but how is that a big step? Seems more like a box that had to be checked.

Anything that keeps this thread on the front page is big news. I believe the new firm is charging roughly twice what the old firm bid.

**FriendsofSV** · 10-09-2014, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by The Dad

Maybe I'm missing something, but how is that a big step? Seems more like a box that had to be checked.

It is a big step because City Gate, the previous firm, stepped down and a new firm was quickly secured. IOV paid for the CFA in full, something to the tune of $85,000.

**The Dad** · 10-10-2014, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by old goat

Anything that keeps this thread on the front page is big news. I believe the new firm is charging roughly twice what the old firm bid.

I think it was about a $30k premium, but they were providing more analysis. Not sure whether that ends up being a wash.

Originally Posted by FriendsofSV

It is a big step because City Gate, the previous firm, stepped down and a new firm was quickly secured. IOV paid for the CFA in full, something to the tune of $85,000.

Good to hear, but still seems more of a ministerial issue than a big step. But that's just semantics.

**FriendsofSV** · 10-20-2014, 10:07 PM

Money NOT Well Spent

http://unofficialalpine.com/?p=6148

**The Dad** · 10-21-2014, 12:59 PM

Closing in on $1000 per registered voter.

**FriendsofSV** · 11-03-2014, 07:19 PM

For tomorrow's IOV community meeting, the guest speaker will be Mammoth Lakes Town Councilman John Wentworth. The meeting will be at the Crest Cafe on Alpine Meadows road.

http://unofficialalpine.com/?p=6345

**tahoe420** · 11-04-2014, 04:16 PM

Bangers and mash for all! London calling?
New York, Paris, London, Reno?

Andy Wirth just saved the winter for K$L!

**FriendsofSV** · 11-05-2014, 02:29 PM

Press Release

IRS Grants Non-Profit Status To Incorporate OV Foundation

Declares Tax-Free Status As Charitable Organization; Donations Are Now Tax Deductible

For Immediate Release – November 5, 2014 – Olympic Valley, California

The Internal Revenue Service has awarded non-profit status to the Incorporate OV (IOV) Foundation. Declaring IOV Foundation as a tax-exempt charitable entity reinforces the organization’s mission and status in the community. In addition to the financial benefits to IOV, supporters will benefit via tax deductibility of their contributions.

“This is another significant step in our journey towards the incorporation of Olympic Valley as California’s newest town. “ said Fred Ilfeld, chairman of the Incorporate OV Foundation. “We are delighted that the IRS has recognized the Foundation’s status and role in this process. This is in keeping with the long tradition of small American communities stepping up to govern themselves.“

The startup IOV organization recently reorganized into two entities: The Incorporate OV Foundation was restructured as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and the Incorporate OV restructured as a 501(c)(4) organization. The 501(c)(3) foundation is focused on managing the legal process of incorporation, while the 501(c)(4) is focused on both the incorporation process as well as the campaign for community dialogue and support. Both enjoy public support, but only donations to the 501(c)(3) foundation will be tax deductible.

About Incorporate Olympic Valley:

Incorporate Olympic Valley was formed by Squaw Valley residents concerned about maintaining their mountain culture and gaining local control and jurisdiction over land use decisions, locally generated tax revenues, and key services prioritized by locals, such as snow removal and road maintenance.

All media inquiries, please contact info@IncorporateOlympicValley.org

”Believe you can and you're halfway there."
-- Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. president

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**old goat** · 11-06-2014, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by FriendsofSV

Press Release

IRS Grants Non-Profit Status To Incorporate OV Foundation

Declares Tax-Free Status As Charitable Organization; Donations Are Now Tax Deductible

For Immediate Release – November 5, 2014 – Olympic Valley, California

The Internal Revenue Service has awarded non-profit status to the Incorporate OV (IOV) Foundation. Declaring IOV Foundation as a tax-exempt charitable entity reinforces the organization’s mission and status in the community. In addition to the financial benefits to IOV, supporters will benefit via tax deductibility of their contributions.

“This is another significant step in our journey towards the incorporation of Olympic Valley as California’s newest town. “ said Fred Ilfeld, chairman of the Incorporate OV Foundation. “We are delighted that the IRS has recognized the Foundation’s status and role in this process. This is in keeping with the long tradition of small American communities stepping up to govern themselves.“

The startup IOV organization recently reorganized into two entities: The Incorporate OV Foundation was restructured as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and the Incorporate OV restructured as a 501(c)(4) organization. The 501(c)(3) foundation is focused on managing the legal process of incorporation, while the 501(c)(4) is focused on both the incorporation process as well as the campaign for community dialogue and support. Both enjoy public support, but only donations to the 501(c)(3) foundation will be tax deductible.

About Incorporate Olympic Valley:

Incorporate Olympic Valley was formed by Squaw Valley residents concerned about maintaining their mountain culture and gaining local control and jurisdiction over land use decisions, locally generated tax revenues, and key services prioritized by locals, such as snow removal and road maintenance.

All media inquiries, please contact info@IncorporateOlympicValley.org

”Believe you can and you're halfway there."
-- Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. president

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Let's see--tax deductible donation to IOV or to MSF to fight Ebola. Tough call.