Committee Descriptions
Advising the Board of Directors on many issues are various committees. Many of these issues include the Village's environment, transportation and development, recreational programs and policy, architectural standards and MVF finances. Ad hoc committees are formed as needed to work on specific, timely topics and are appointed for a set timeframe.
Architectural Review Board
Wednesdays: Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7 (CANCELED), Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7
7 p.m.
North Creek Board Room
Reviews Property Improvement Requests for architectural changes or additions to the exterior of Village residential properties. Volunteers for this committee should be familiar with the Village and its architectural standards. A background in architecture, design, landscape design, structural engineering or the ability to read blueprints and understand building and construction terms is helpful.
ARB Meeting Packet | ARB Guidelines
Staff Liaison: Dee Wirth
Board Liaisons: Dick Rabil, Brandon Coffee-Borden
Chairperson: Lisa Lewis
Vice-Chair: Steven Yenzer
Members: Alexandrine Froger, Gary Miller, John Driscoll, Louis Mayer, Beth Hussein
Audit Committee
Tuesdays: March 1, August 16, November 15
7 p.m.
North Creek Board Room
Advises the MVF Board of Directors on financial matters and reviews the budget. The committee reviews and recommends for approval the annual budget and audit, as well as recommending an accounting firm to perform the annual audit of MVF’s books, accounts and records.
Audit Committee Meeting Packet | Audit Committee Guidelines
Staff Liaison: Daniel Salazar
Board Liaisons: Brandon Coffee-Borden, Pete Webb
Chairperson: Ellen Gaston
Vice Chair: Keith Silliman
Members: Besufekad Tadesse, Pete Young
MVF Treasurer: Stephen Taylor
Commercial Architectural Review Committee
Fridays (as needed): Feb. 4, April 1, June 3, Aug. 5, Oct. 7, Dec. 2
9:00 a.m.
North Creek Board Room
The committee meets on an as needed basis to review proposed architectural changes to the exterior of non-residential Village properties, including design, landscaping, exterior lighting and signage, to see how these changes will blend with the surrounding neighborhoods.
CARC Meeting Packet | CARC Guidelines
Staff Liaison: Dee Wirth
Board Liaisons: Susan Prince, Daniel Anderson
Chairperson: Judi Kranz
Vice-Chair: Gary Unterberg
Members: Wendy Hess, George Smith, David Post, Alex Vespoli
Committee on the Environment
Wednesdays: January 12, April 13, July 20, October 12
7:30 p.m.
North Creek Board Room
The COE makes recommendations to the MVF Board concerning the environmental quality of water areas, wildlife and forested regions in and around Montgomery Village.
COE Meeting Packet | COE Guidelines
Staff Liaison: Amy Potocko
Board Liaisons: Daniel Anderson, Juan-Manuel Carrillo
Chairperson: Claudette Lease
Members: Nancy Farrar, Tim Goodfellow, Jeannie Pizzonia, Tom Vetter, Edward Ohanian, Mario Salazar, Jane Wilder
Communications Committee
Wednesdays: February 2, May 4, August 3 (CANCELLED), November 2
7 p.m.
MVF Office
The committee makes recommendations to the Board regarding MVF’s communications program, including Village News policies, marketing and branding, public information, social networking, website services and other communications issues.
Communications Committee Meeting Packet | Communications Committee Guidelines
Staff Liaison: Mike Conroy
Board Liaisons: Doniele Ayres, Dick Rabil
Chairperson: Christine Scott
Members: John Llewellyn, Jeannie Pizzonia, Manuela Ekowo
Election Committee
March 18, September 13
7 pm
This committee meets three times annually on a schedule determined by the MVF Election Calendar (once in September and twice in early March) to administer the MVF Board election. The association’s By-laws limit committee membership to five members. Applications for this committee are reviewed only when a vacancy exists.
Election Committee Meeting Packet | Election Committee Guidelines
Staff Liaison: Mike Conroy
Board Liaison: Susan Prince
Members: Nancy King, Moira LaVeck, Rebecca Smigel, Mika Savir
Executive Committee
Meeting Schedule - As needed
7:30 p.m.
Reviews the proposed MVF Board agenda as submitted by the EVP after consultation with the MVF Board President and sits, as needed, as an appeals board for ARB and CARC decisions.
Executive Committee Meeting Packet | Executive Committee Guidelines
Staff Liaison: Dave Humpton
Chairperson: Scott Dyer
Members: Doniele Ayres, Pete Webb, Pamela Bort (Alternate)
Investment Committee
Mondays: January 18 (Tuesday), April 11, July 11, October 17
7:30 p.m.
MVF Office
Advises the MVF Board on matters related to investment activities. Responsibilities include making recommendations to the Board on investment strategy and policy and approving investment transactions that are in line with the policy. Certified Financial Advisors, Investment Advisors, Chief Financial Officers or others with expertise in investment management / banking are encouraged to apply.
Investment Committee Meeting Packet | Investment Committee Guidelines
Staff Liaisons: Dave Humpton, Daniel Salazar
Chair: Scott Dyer
Vice Chair: Doniele Ayres
Members: Stephen Taylor, Brandon Coffee-Borden, Wesley Brown, Community members TBD
Nominating Committee
January 11, September 12
7 p.m.
Solicits applicants for the MVF Board of Directors, reviews applications for nomination and selects a slate of candidates to present to the current MVF Board. MVF’s By-laws limit membership to Village property owners.
Nominating Committee Meeting Packet | Nominating Committee Guidelines
Staff Liaison: Mike Conroy
Board Liaison/Committee Chair: Pamela Bort
Members: Mohammad Siddique, Kelly Leonard, Alex Artcher
Presidents' Council Parking Subcommittee
Wednesday: July 13
7 p.m.
Virtual
To discuss parking issues and potential solutions across communities in Montgomery Village.
Staff Liaison: Karen Kodjanian, Duncan Mullis
Board Liaisons: Dick Rabil
Members: Ralph Colling, Allison Ewing, Dana Hollis, Kevin Linck, Tom Wills
Personnel Committee
Tuesday, Feb. 15
Monday, May, 16
Wednesday, Aug. 3 (CLOSED SESSION ONLY)
Monday, Sept. 19 (CLOSED SESSION ONLY)
Monday, Nov. 14
7:30 p.m.
Virtual
The Personnel Committee advises the MVF Board of Directors on policies and issues related to the employees of Montgomery Village Foundation, including salary ranges, job classification and salary increase guidelines for budget preparation. Per the MVF Bylaws, the committee shall consist of three members: the president, vice-president and immediate past president of Montgomery Village Foundation.
Personnel Commitee Meeting Packet | Personnel Committee Guidelines
Staff Liaison: Dave Humpton
Chairperson: Scott Dyer
Members: Doniele Ayres, Pete Webb, Pamela Bort (Alternate)
Recreation Committee
Mondays: February 7, April 4, June 6, October 3, December 5
7:30 p.m.
North Creek Board Room
This committee advises the Board on matters pertaining to recreational programs and policies of the Foundation. It provides recommendations pertaining to the Recreation Department budget and makes suggestions for policies and programs for all recreational facilities, including pools, community centers and Village-wide events.
Recreation Committee Meeting Packet | Recreation Committee Guidelines
Staff Liaison: Duncan Mullis
Board Liaisons: Juan-Manuel Carrillo, Daniel Anderson
Chairperson: Herb Tolbert
Members: Rovenia Manor, Rahul Khanna, Ashton Foster, Barry Wilcox, Nadine Taylor-Tolbert, Karen Neilson