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3/25/10 TMT quarterly membership meeting

2010-03-05T11:22:57-08:00

TMT First Quarter 2010 Membership Meeting

Thursday, March 25, 2010
7:30 - 8:45 AM (Continental breakfast starting at 7:20 AM)
*Washoe Education Association – NEW LOCATION
1890 Donald St., Reno 89520-5208
*Corner of Pamela Dr., off East Peckham, near the intersection of Airway Dr.

Guest speaker
Lee Gibson, RTC Executive Director
Land use & infrastructure–RTC-5 results to improve the mobility & convenience indicator

Downloads (available closer to the meeting)
• Agenda

TMT meetings are open to the general public—next meeting June 24, 2010, Washoe Education Association

12/10/09 TMT annual membership meeting

2009-11-23T09:32:40-08:00

2009 TMT Annual Meeting

Thursday, December 10, 2009
7:30 - 8:45 AM (Continental breakfast starting at 7:15 AM)
Artisans (formerly Remedees) meeting rooms 108/9 at Renown/ Advance Medicine Building C
75 Pringle Way--off E. 2nd St. (access from level-1 of the original parking structure sky walkway)

Guest speaker: Dennis McGovern, general manager, Legends at Sparks Marina: innovation and transformation

TMT business
• Election of 2010 officers & board members
• Approval of 2010 budget
• Recap 2009 and plans for 2010
• Sign-up for TMT’s 2010 committees

Downloads (available closer to the meeting)
• Agenda
• 2010 budget for approval
• 2010 officers & directors slate
• 11/09 financial reports

“Caught in the act” of improving our quality of life
• Margaret Boroughf and Richard Lee with MasterWorks Chorale for improving the participation in the arts & cultural activities indicator by encouraging people to participating in, not passively consume, music.
• Clint Neuerburg and Van Pham with the Holland Project’s 3-Minute Film Competition for improving the technology infrastructure & engagement and participation in the arts & cultural activities indicators by hosting a competition that was accessible to everyone since short films can be shot on digital cameras, old thrift store or family hand-held video cameras, or high-tech equipment, and edited on any personal computer.
• Nevada Interactive Media’s Tracy Viselli, Interactive Media Specialist and Ed Lenart, Reynolds School of Journalism Professo</b>r, for improving the technology infrastructure & engagement indicator by organizing the first Nevada Interactive Media Summit to help entrepreneurs, small businesses and innovators explore the impact of interactive media and technology by teaching what they know and collaboratively learning from others to foster our technology sector.

TMT meetings are open to the general public—next meeting March 25, 2010, Washoe Education Association

Survey request--financial stability

2009-09-11T08:24:51-08:00

A coalition of agencies, nonprofits, businesses, school districts, financial institutions and individuals has formed the Financial Stability Partnership to further the financial stability of families and individuals in Northern Nevada. This Partnership (housed at the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra) is focusing on supporting programs and services that encourage people to save, improve their credit, reduce debt, receive tax credits and access opportunities such home ownership and entrepreneurship. In order to better understand the community and identify resources, needs and gaps in the region that pertain to asset development, the Partnership is conducting a short survey. Please follow this link and complete the survey by September 25.

We welcome you to forward this to others you believe should participate. The survey also offers opportunities to join the Partnership or stay informed about its efforts.

Thank you for completing this survey.
Nancy E. Brown
Senior Manager, Community Development
Charles Schwab Bank

9/24/09 TMT quarterly membership meeting

2009-09-01T10:00:53-08:00

TMT third quarter 2009 membership meeting

Thursday, September 24, 2009
7:30 - 8:45 AM (networking continental breakfast starting at 7:15 AM)
Remedees meeting room 108/9 at Renown/ Advance Medicine Building C
75 Pringle Way--off E. 2nd St. (access Remedees from level-1 of the original parking structure sky walkway toward the Shops at Renown)

Feature presentation: Impacts of public parks on our quality of life
-- Great Basin National Park Superintendent, Andy Furgeson

Congratulations to our Caught in the Act winners:
Everyone listed below has caused an impact far greater than just their own mission and purpose, they are moving indicators of our community’s quality of life in positive directions. Join Truckee Meadows Tomorrow and help us recognize these individuals.

Noah Silverman - Reno Bike Project
We would like to thank you for your work hosting the annual bicycle-centric art show, We heART Bikes, which benefits both artists and the Reno Bike Project, and provides access to affordable bicycle equipment and education.

Carol Parkhurst and Steven Zink - The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
We would like to thank you for your work at the vibrant and innovative Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, which provides for active engagement in the production of knowledge, as well as arts and cultural programs.

Dan Ruby - Fleischmann Planetarium Science Center
We would like to thank you for your work at the futuristic Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, serving 15,000 students on field-trips annually.

Tim Healion - Tour de Nez
We would like to thank you for your work on the Tour de Nez and its outreach program, which has enhanced people’s lives through bikes, encouraged physical fitness and alternative modes of transportation, and helped put Reno on the map as the host of one of the nation’s most celebrated festivals of cycling.

Nate Lance - Amendment 21 Grill & Sports Bar
We would like to thank you for your park and ride shuttle program to local sports events, which has saved more than 2,000 car trips and made a significant contribution to a reduction in traffic congestion and air pollution and improvement in air quality in the Truckee Meadows.

Meeting Downloads
• Agenda
• 6/25/09 minutes
• 8/06 financial reports
• Click here for October 9th, Accentuate the Positive table and ticket information and to download sponsorship or Avenue of the Stars exhibiter forms
• TMT Board application form (nominations due no later than 10/15/09) and job description

TMT meetings are open to the general public

healthfinder.gov

2009-07-28T16:51:11-08:00

With health literacy being one of our major health problems; I would hope we could do everything we can to promote this commercial free web site among all our constituents through all means possible.

Michael P Rodolico, Ed.D.,MPH
Executive Director
HAWC Inc.
http://www.hawcinc.org
1055 S Wells Ave #120
Reno NV 89502

healthfinder.gov<http://www.healthfinder.gov> is a government Web site featuring personalized, actionable health and wellness information and tools consumers can use for disease prevention and health promotion. The information on healthfinder.gov is presented in an easy-to-read format with simple navigation. Users will find activity and menu planners, health calculators, and printable information on specific health topics, including lists of questions to take to the doctor.

healthfidner.gov—Live Well. Learn How.
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
1101 Wootton Parkway, LL 100
Rockville, MD 20850

Forest Service seeks public comments on alternatives to proposed Rim to Reno trail system

2009-07-02T13:05:52-08:00

Attached is the Notice of Proposed Action for the Rim to Reno trail system. As a result of the first public comment period the Forest Service developed an alternative; this is alternative 1 and is their preferred alternative for the project.

For detailed information on how to provide comments please refer to the “Comment Process” section of the enclosed document. Public comments are due before July 26, 2009.

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Hale, project manager at 775-884-8112.

2009 Legislative impacts on Washoe County

2009-06-19T15:50:50-08:00

Legislative Impact
• In any legislative session, Washoe County tracks about half of the bills introduced as they have some kind of impact upon our operations.
• AB 543 probably had the most impact on us this session. This legislation redirected 9 cents each from Washoe and Clark County’s property tax rates to the state. A portion of these revenues (about 22% in Washoe) will be taken from the cities within Washoe and Clark counties.
• The Legislature also imposed an additional 1% sales tax collection fee on us and redirected another 2.5 cents of property tax currently dedicated to our indigent medical funds to go to the state.
• For Washoe County, this is a total loss of about $15 million per year, or $30 million over the biennium.
• Having just implemented some severe spending reductions, including wage reductions and layoffs, meeting this new deficit is going to be challenging.
• Even if desired, the County Commission cannot increase our property tax rate since it is currently at the cap of $3.64 cents per $100 of assessed value.
• The 3% property tax cap legislation passed in 2007 limits the amount that a taxpayer’s property tax bill for their primary residence can increase. This means that the most that property tax revenues can increase is about 3%; next year we anticipate revenues from property taxes will go DOWN by 3.5% because the property values that rates are applied to are going down. For 2010-2011, property tax revenues are projected to go down further by 7-10%.
• Washoe County has forgone 30 cents worth of possible tax rate increase over the past years, but the current rate is comprised of any rates other entities have implemented (called an overlapping rate) and is at the max allowed by law.
• Clark County does have capacity to increase their property tax rate.
• The Legislature passed enabling legislation that would allow the County Commission to impose an additional one cent Government Services Tax for vehicle registrations in an effort to make up some of the lost revenue. For Washoe County, this would generate about $9.8 million per year but Commissioners are mindful of the impacts of the current economy on citizens and are not enthusiastic about raising taxes to offset Legislative action.
• The County Commission will consider staff recommendations on how to address this new deficit at their 6/23 meeting. It is anticipated staff will recommend careful use of restricted savings to offset these losses, thus increasing future risks, but this may be unavoidable. The County Commission wants to avoid further service cuts and staff reductions if possible.
• Key message: Redirecting county property tax revenues to the state will reduce Washoe County’s revenues by $30 million over the next two years. Given the severe budget cuts we’ve recently made, this is a difficult challenge.

6/25/09 TMT quarterly membership meeting

2009-06-15T09:52:04-08:00

TMT second quarter 2009 membership meeting

Thursday, June 25, 2009
7:30 - 8:45 AM (networking continental breakfast starting at 7:15 AM)
Remedees meeting room 108/9 at Renown/ Advance Medicine Building C
75 Pringle Way--off E. 2nd St. (access Remedees from level-1 of the original parking structure sky walkway toward the Shops at Renown)

Feature presentation: How the 2009 Legislative Session will Impact Quality of Life in Northern Nevada
-- Nevada Assemblyman David Bobzien

Link to Legislative impacts on Washoe County

Downloads
• Agenda
• 3/19 membership meeting minutes
• 5/09 financials
• Click here for Accentuate the Positive information and to download sponsorship or Avenue of the Stars exhibiter forms

TMT meetings are open to the general public

Parental Involvement Council seeks new members

2009-03-29T13:52:54-08:00

Parental Involvement Council seeks new members

Are you a parent, community member or business leader in Washoe County School District who is involved in education? Do you want all of our children to succeed academically? Submit an application for Washoe County School District’s Parent Involvement Council and work with the district to increase parent involvement in our community!

Click here for for more information & application

Reno Aces Ballpark to transform the community

2009-03-02T10:20:01-08:00

Tucked into Downtown Reno, just blocks outside historic Virginia Ave., a new $50 million ballpark is being constructed, and the facility is on-track for the April 17 home opener of the Reno Aces, Triple-A Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Since groundbreaking on the park took place in February 2008, the state-of-the-art venue has been built at an unprecedented pace. Last month, installation began on 6,500 fixed seats, the video board and scoreboard were erected and suites were sectioned off and painted. A brick façade now encapsulates the entire park, and glass has been installed throughout the exterior of the structure.

This month, the ballpark’s lights will be raised and the grass sod will be placed. The Aces Ballpark playing surface will be comprised of a mix of Perennial Ryegrass and Kentucky Bluegrass. The sod is currently being grown in Stockton, Calif.

Aces Ballpark is just the first phase in a multi-tiered project. The ballpark will serve as an anchor for an entire Freight House District that will include retail, dining and nightlife venues.

Visit the Reno Aces Web site to learn more before the first pitch on April 17th.