Master Association Committees
CHAIRED BY: MARY ANN MEEKER - JIM ALLEN
MEMBERS: Amber Price, Shelia Houlihan, and Dave McClure
COMMITTEE CONSULTANTS: Mike Bardell, Emergency Squad Chief; Shirley Bardell, Federation Representative; Peter Doxsee, Security Chief; Tiffany Decker, Master; Shawna Deiulio, Master
DISASTER PLANNING COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT:
The Disaster Planning Committee is tasked with developing a comprehensive and effective disaster preparedness and response plan for Kings Point, considering various types of disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods, terrorist attacks, and cyber-attacks. The committee's mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of the community members through a proactive and coordinated approach.
Mitigation Strategies:
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- Research and identify potential hazards specific to the Kings Point community.
- Formulate strategies to mitigate the impact of disasters, considering the unique geographical and structural aspects of the community.
- Collaborate with relevant agencies to explore and implement infrastructure improvements that enhance disaster resilience.
- Preparedness Initiatives:
- Develop and disseminate educational materials to residents and individual associations on creating personal and association-level disaster preparedness plans.
- Organize training sessions and drills to enhance the community's readiness for different types of disasters.
- Establish a communication plan for timely and accurate dissemination of information to residents before, during, and after disasters.
- Response Planning:
- Formulate a detailed response plan that outlines roles, responsibilities, and coordination mechanisms during a disaster.
- Establish partnerships with local emergency services and agencies to enhance the community's response capabilities.
- Develop evacuation plans and shelter strategies, considering the unique needs of Kings Point residents.
- Recovery Strategies:
- Work with relevant entities to develop a recovery plan that focuses on restoring normalcy after a disaster.
- Identify resources and support services available for residents during the recovery phase.
- Establish a mechanism for assessing and addressing any long-term impacts on the community.
- Communication and Notification:
- Implement a robust communication system for real-time updates, warnings, and instructions during emergencies.
- Test and refine notification systems to ensure residents receive timely and accurate information.
- Collaborate with technology experts to integrate modern communication tools for effective outreach.
- Education and Outreach:
- Organize regular workshops and informational sessions to educate residents on disaster preparedness and response.
- Collaborate with individual associations to facilitate the development of specific disaster plans for their respective areas.
- Encourage community-wide participation in preparedness initiatives.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Conduct regular reviews and simulations to assess the effectiveness of the disaster plan.
- Update the plan based on lessons learned from real incidents and exercises.
- Collaborate with neighboring communities and relevant authorities to share best practices and enhance overall disaster resilience.
CHAIRED BY: BARBARA STREETER - OVERSIGHT LIASON: RAY VACARRO
MEMBERS: Celest Fenton, Jonathan Iovino, Linda Garrison
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT – GENERAL
- Statement of Purpose, Detailed Project Plan and Timeline that clearly defines the scope of the Committee’s work.
- Identify and work with approved professionals, i.e. legal, consultants, property management professionals, government entities, etc. as approved by the Core Group. No committee or committee member may incur any expenses, enter into any contracts, or retain any individual or entity to perform services unless specifically authorized by the Core Group.
- Develop plans to solicit community input, as appropriate, for suggestions and ideas.
- Establish, direct and oversee Task Teams, through solicitation of additional qualified volunteers, to develop specific aspects of the project plan as appropriate and if needed to complete the assignment.
- Identify and recommend funding options, if needed for completion of the assignment, to the Core Group for their consideration and approval.
- Provide regular reports to the Core Group regarding the progress of the assignment upon request.
- Report all deviations from the approved plan or approved funding and recommend a corrective course of action for consideration by the Core Group.
- Additional assignments may be given to the Committee from time to time by the Core Group.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT – MASTER EVENT COMMITTEE
- Identify, develop, and recommend to the Core Group improvements for the Holiday Events in Kings Point
- Inventory supplies and recommend needed budget items for Raffle Prizes
- Create Baskets & Displays for the Raffle Prizes; Distribute Prizes after the event.
- Attend Core Group Meetings as needed; give status reports to the Committee.
- Obtain and Oversee Volunteers from the Community for the Employee Appreciation Luncheon
- Request and Oversee Volunteers for the Holiday Celebration events as needed.
- Assist with other assignments as needed by the Core Group
CHAIRED BY: ROB DAVIES - OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR: RODNEY WALKER
MEMBERS: Janice Rousseau, Paul Hubert, Ann Whitehall, Georgina Smith
STORM WATER AND POND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT:
Ponds
- Identify, develop and recommend to the Master Board improvement projects for the ongoing maintenance of the Master-owned ponds for Board consideration and approval.
- Provide input to the property management company for the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for management of the Master-owned ponds in Kings Point.
- Recommend to the Master Board, for their selection, professionals necessary to prepare the designs, bid specifications, and implementation documents required to complete recommended pond maintenance projects.
- Provide regular reports to the Master Board regarding the status of approved projects and ongoing pond maintenance initiatives approved by the Board.
- Additional assignments may be given to the Committee from time to time by the Master Board of Directors.
Storm Water
Stormwater Infrastructure Assessment:
- Evaluate permit for compliance.
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing stormwater infrastructure within Kings Point.
- Identify areas of concern, potential vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement in collaboration with relevant experts.
Environmental Impact Analysis:
- Monitor and investigate watershed issues to assess potential impacts on our community, particularly in light of ongoing development in the surrounding areas.
- Evaluate the environmental impact of stormwater runoff on local water bodies and ecosystems.
- Collaborate with environmental specialists to recommend eco-friendly practices for stormwater management.
Regulatory Compliance Review:
- Stay informed about local, state, and federal stormwater regulations and guidelines.
- Advise the Board on compliance measures and necessary adjustments to meet or exceed regulatory standards.
Community Education Initiatives:
- Develop educational programs to raise awareness among residents about the importance of stormwater management.
- Collaborate with Master Staff to disseminate information on water conservation and sustainable practices.
Best Practices Recommendations:
- Research and recommend best practices in stormwater management from other communities or industry standards.
- Provide the Board with a set of actionable recommendations for optimizing stormwater control measures.
Emergency Response Planning:
- Collaborate with disaster planning committee to integrate stormwater considerations into emergency response plans.
- Provide advice on mitigating stormwater-related risks during severe weather events.
CHAIRED BY: EILEEN PECO - OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR: CHRIS ROBINSON
FEDERATION COMMITTEE CONSULTANTS - DIANE DANIELS AND RANDY MARTIN
MEMBERS: Barry Ross, Enrico Palumbo, Mark Neckes, Paul Grossman, David Christensen, Sandy Collins
PLANNING COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT:
- Develop open joint work sessions of the Master, Federation, and Land Trust to address issues while respecting the rights, duties, and obligations each entity has to the Membership.
- Develop consensus planning for short, medium, and long-term goals. Develop a comprehensive Kings Point Community Planning Process that is open and transparent for the development of 1 and 5-year rolling plans including community goals and objectives.
- Evaluate the feasibility of combining duplicative functions that could create more efficient and cost-effective management of areas within/between the Master and Federation entities.
- Review, update existing, and establish new Operating Procedures, Administrative Codes, rules and regulations with an aim to achieve efficiency, quality output and uniformity of performance, thereby reducing confusion and miscommunication within the Kings Point community.
- Formulate a Communications Plan for Kings Point including the technology to “push” information, messages and communications (printed and video) to all unit owners to create consistent communication programming that updates the community regarding important Master and Federation information that is factual and keeps the community informed of important community issues.
CHAIRED BY: Mary Ann Meeker - OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR: Chris Robinson
MEMBERS: Susan Heyer, Cat Drinkard, Linda Lee, Susan Raba, Georgina Smith, Janice Rosseau, and Linda Peterson
IRRIGATION AND LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT:
- Recommend to the Master Board, for their selection, professionals necessary to prepare the designs, bid specifications, and implementation documents required to complete recommended projects Provide regular reports to the Master Board regarding the status of approved projects and ongoing irrigation and landscape maintenance initiatives approved by the Board.
CHAIRED BY: ALEX KELLER - OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR - JAYNE NARDIN
MEMBERS: Dan Page, David Ferrelli and Sandy Collins
FINANCE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT:
- Work with the Master’s Property Manager, Accounting Firm and Auditors to oversee the development of the one and five-year budgets for the Master Association, including operating budgets and reserves.
- Carefully review all proposed annual budget items along with supporting documents and perform an in-depth review and comparison of current proposals with prior year’s budget and performance.
- Complete a quarterly review of the expenses charged to various entities to assure compliance with the approved budget and method of allocation.
- Alert Master Board of any actual or potential “over budget” spending. When charged by the Master Board, provide support and assistance to other Committees in connection with new endeavors under consideration, or contracts being dealt with.
- Advise the Master Board regarding investment and loan options as requested.