HHMC Committees

The following is a list of those HHMC committees that normally exist. From time to time one or more of the committees may not be staffed or may be only partially staffed.

The descriptions of committee functions are brief summaries; they should be considered goals rather than guarantees.


Annual Meeting                  Chair: Sally Schaefer

                            

Annual Potluck                           Chair: Sue Brock

                                             Deals with all aspects of annual potlucks.

Architectural Control                 Chair: Ed English

                                          

Beautification             Co Chairs: Diane Hayman and Christie Lakshas

                                                      Maintains entrance signs and benches and adjacent areas. Decorates entrance sign areas.

Caring                   Chair: Barry Fahlstedt

                                                   

Community Environment          Chair: Lew Norris

                                                    Administers governing documents relating to non-construction issues.

Government Liaison          Chair: Mike McAleer

                                                   


Greenbelt                           Chair: John O'Kief

                                                  


Group Backflow Test  Coord    Lew Norris

                                                   Coordinates a program for PUD-mandated inspections of backflow preventers.

Highlander                  Editor and Publisher: Holly Brown

                                                    Publishes our monthly newsletter to members, The Highlander, which is posted on our web site.

Highlander Reporter                 Reporter-at-Large: David Harrison

     

Information Technology            Manager:  Wayne Marano

                                                  


Legislative Liaison                     Chair:

                                                     Monitors proposed legislation effecting homeowners associations and identifies impact on HHMC.

Mowing                         Co-Chairs: Ted Johnson

                                                     Coordinates and administers a program for the mowing of undeveloped lots.

Nominating          Chair: Kathy Bernhoft

                                                     Nominates trustee candidates for annual meetings of members. Recommends candidates to fill trustee                                                             vacancies.

Office Manager                          Jim Barnfather

                                                     Maintain the operating efficiency of HHMC’s office and office equipment and supplies.

Ombudsman                       Lois Smaltz

                                                   


Owners Manual Coord              Chair: Jim Barnfather




Roads & Drainage       Chair:

                                                     Deals with all aspects of the roads and drainage systems and programs.

Safety & Awareness    Chair: David Stahl

                                                     Promotes personal safety and property security in Highland Hills.

Welcoming                         Chair: Davi Witt

                                                     Welcomes new residents through casual home visits and welcome parties.






Responsible for: 1) maintaining office computer, printer, backup copier and wireless network; 2) design and updating a database of homeowner and lot information; 3) updating a community map of Highland Hills; and 4) technical maintenance and updating the HHMC web site.
Facilitates dispute resolution between resident members, upon request by these members, concerning   matters governed by HHMC rules and policies.
Distributes to new owners a compact disc (CD) containing the latest HHMC governing documents and     other information.
Authors and solicits articles appropriate for publication in The Highlander.  Distributes hard copies of The   Highlander to members who do not have computer capabilities to access the website version.
Coordinates with the City of Sequim, the Highland Irrigation District and the Architectural Control      Committee, responses to members’ requests to cut trees or make any other changes to the natural  condition of “greenbelt” zones on their lots.
Monitors and responds to proposed changes in regulations, and other actions, related to land use that    impact Highland Hills.
Reviews and responds to proposals for, and administers governing documents related to, excavation, new  construction and additions. Reviews and responds to requests for tree cutting.
Arranges for and serves refreshments at annual meetings of members. Assists with set-up and take-down of meeting chairs and tables.
Maintains information regarding community support and services. Provides temporary ambulatory and         transportation assistance to members in need. Provides expressions of comfort.