BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD ORGANIZATION
Sun Vista/Sun Light Beach Board Organization: October 10, 2016
The Board of Directors is comprised of 7-9 Directors (at the Boards discretion) serving 3 year terms, elected from the Membership.
Rick Townsley
President and CEO
Charge: Oversee and supervise the Officers and Committees of the Association, set stated meeting dates and agendas for meetings, call special meetings as necessary, preside over Board of Director meetings and Membership meetings. Lead Executive Committee and management of the Association for the benefit of the members, in accordance with the By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of the Association.
Katie Galipeau
Vice President
Charge: Oversee and supervise the Officers and Committees of the Association, set stated meeting dates and agendas for meetings, call special meetings as necessary, preside over Board of Director meetings and Membership meetings. Lead Executive Committee and management of the Association for the benefit of the members, in accordance with the By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of the Association.
Karen Johnson
Chief Financial Officer
Charge: Oversee and supervise all financial functions: receipts and payments of corporate funds, maintain a six year rolling budget, control and pre-approve all expenditures for conformance with budgets and cash position. Prepare and file taxes and other reports. Report to the Board quarterly.
Nathan Ware
Secretary
Maintain official minutes of the Board meetings publish minutes to Board. Maintain the official records and contracts for the HOA in a safe and organized manner. Advise Board on standing rules and past actions, Act as parliamentarian. Attest and record official documents from the officers or board. Direct annual meeting plans and proxy voting yearly. Maintain and revise HOA By-Laws as amended by vote at Annual or Special Membership Meetings.
Committees
President, V. President, CFO, Secretary
Executive Committee
Committee charge: Manage the Home Owners Association according to the direction of the Board and in accordance with the By-Laws of the Association. Act on Emergencies using telephone and e-mail to expedite decision-making. Liaise with Medical Officer on all health related decisions.
Randy Wilcox
Compliance Committee Chair
Charge: Acquire and supervise legal services as directed by the Board. Liaise with the Department of Health for Island County, State of Washington, and Federal Government regarding compliance issues. Maintain and revise HOA Water Service Rules and Regulations. Develop Operating Procedures, Corrective Actions manual. Develop calendar for Committees to update with foreseeable events related to their various charges.
Tim Hillman
Plant Operations Chair
Charge: Coordinate and supervise, as necessary, the water plant operation by the certified operator. Assist in capital budgets for improvements, replacement and repairs, hire and direct contractors as required. Report to Board no less than quarterly on plant operations, repairs, improvements. Develop schedule and calendar for long term maintenance and replacement of plant systems and equipment.
Norman Ledbetter
Finance Committee Chair
Function- Review monthly bank statement reconciliations, work with other committees regarding short and long term budgeting, update annual 6 Year Budget, act as lead contact for the internal audit team, review rates and fees on an ongoing basis and suggest options for Board consideration.
Richard Townsley
Conservation Committee Chair
Charge: Seek additional water rights, easements, and real property so as to maintain a supply of water for the use now and in the future by the HOA. Supervise relations with other water systems and attempt to develop mutual support agreements. Develop opportunities for demand side reductions in water use. Maintain and exercise yearly a telephone call list of patrons. When directed by any member of the Executive Committee, immediately contact all patrons and advise as directed. Report the calls completed to the Executive Committee.
Bob Winquist
Corporate Governance Committee Chair
Function: Review and advise the Board of Directors on issues related to By-Laws, Rules and Regulations, Washington Administrative Code and other issues which affect the governance of the Water Association.
Ed Sheets
Co-Chairs, Planning Committee Chair
Function: Develop agenda items and advice on issues related to Corporate Governance, Conservation, Compliance and Conservation which require long term forecasting and development. Work will center around water rights, well head protection, disaster preparedness and long term facilities and operating issues.