Architectural Review Committee (ARC)

 

Chair - James Stovall

 

Committee Members include:  Betse Hinkley, Judith Moore, Elizabeth Staro, Val Smith and Fred Parsons (Club at Cress Creek Rep)

 

Responsibilites:

 

Reference the “Public Offering Statement, Article XVII” and the “Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Article XXIV” for the responsibilities, composition, and requirements of the Architectural Review Board.

 

 

Beautification Committee

 

Co-Chair -  Judith Moore 

Co-Chair - Scott Beard 

Committee Members include:  Elizabeth Staro, Bruce Waldron & Tim Whetzel

 

Role and Mission:

 

The role of the Fernbank Beautification Committee (FBC) is to engage residents in projects and partnerships that enhance the beauty and appeal of our neighborhood. 

 

The FBC is responsible for the landscaping and maintenance of common property areas, for devising a long-term strategic plan, and for providing assistance to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC).

  

Communications Committee

 

Chair - Piper Sutton

 

Committee Members include:  Beth Brough and Julie Siler

 

Responsibilites:

 

Responsible for maintaining an on-going flow of relevant communications to the Unit Owners through newsletters, website, published minutes, notices of annual and special meetings as well as other modes of communication to keep Unit Owners apprised of important information and events. The focus is to ensure the Unit Owners are well informed and able to actively engage in the affairs of the community.

 

 

 

Covenants Committee

 

Chair -  Steve Schatken 

 

Committee Members include: Bruce Lapham and Bill Hinkley

 

Responsibilities:

 

The Covenants Committee advises the Board respecting the Association's Covenants and Bylaws and performs other related functions as requested including ensuring that the “Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions” are maintained in a complete, current, and accurate state.  

 

 

Social Committee

Chair - Cindy Morrow

 

Committee Members include: Bob Morrow, Betse & Bill Hinkley, Patricia and John Toffling, Scotty Turner & Norma Siler

 

Responsibilities: 

 

Responsible for developing social opportunities for the interaction of the Unit Owners in the Fernbank Community. Encourage Fernbank residents to share friendship, entertainment, enjoyment and

involvement in the Fernbank Community by attending socials.

 

 

Safety and Roads Committee

 

Chair - Cory Klein

Committee Members include: Bob Beckett, Lex Miller and Tim Murphy (urban deer hunt) 

 

 

Responsibilities for Safety:  

The commitee's safety responsibilities are concerned with matters that may present danger or harm to our Fernbank residents. The commitee oversees the Fernbank Animal Control Rules. In prior years, the committee has addressed stray or unleashed dogs, the types of animals permitted as pets, and the responsible collection of pet waste along our streets. Other issues frequently addressed include: street lighting and signs, snow removal, fallen trees, dead animals, speeding, hazardous sinkholes, home solicitation, and deer management. Please note that the Safety & Roads Committee is not the appropriate first contact regarding crimes, fire incidents or medical and health needs. Emergencies such as these should be reported directly and quickly by means of the 911 call service or by contacting the entity (hospital, doctor, fire Dept., water Dept., sheriff, etc.) with jurisdiction or expertise in your area of concern.

 

Responsibilities for Roads:

 

Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the roads including snow removal, traffic requirements, and handling discussions with Home Hill as to the present condition of existing roads.  Also responsible for determining the long-term cost associated with the future resurfacing and advising the Executive Board as to the Reserve Requirements for the annual budgeting process.

 

 

Welcome Committee

 

Chair - Betse Hinkley

Committee Members include:  Jill Schatken 

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

Responsible for welcoming new people to the neighborhood, greeting them with information about Shepherdstown, delivering a token welcome gift from the Fernbank Unit Owners; delivering the most recent FUOA Directory and the FUOA web site address; and ascertaining if they have received a copy of the Design Guidelines.  Also responsible for securing and sharing with the Executive Board and certain Committee Chairs the resident’s pertinent contact information so as to include them in Fernbank Communications.