POA Committees
The POA Board of Directors establishes committees of neighborhood volunteers to maintain our roads, properties and to provide for the general welfare of our community. Each committee has a Member chair and or POA Board Member liaison to ensure consistency with our governing documents. Apart from our Architectural Review Committee these days, the time commitment for committee volunteers is small. Most committees meet periodically on an ad-hoc basis or via email/phone.
COMMITTEES STRUCTURE - Access the Folder on TownSquare
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC)
The ARC oversees applications for new construction, remodeling or major changes to your exterior property. The first line of contact for new people coming into the neighborhood who plan to build or remodel should be Matthew Moore of Blue Quail Consulting. Matt is best able to help you with questions specific to our ARC rules and can be reached at matt@bluequailconsult.com or 512-796-9407.
All new construction and/or changes to existing property must meet the Association requirements as described in our governing documents. Owners must submit applications to the ARC prior to initiating work. More information, including the application form, is available on the bclakeside.org or townsq.io websites.
Any interested property owner may join the ARC committee by contacting the ARC Chair. The first stage is to be invited as an observer. Observers take part in all discussions and reviews but don’t have voting privileges. Observers become active committee members as positions become available.
Mike Frugé, Member Chair
mwfruge59@gmail.com
Mike Partin, Board Liaison
mpartin11356@gmail.com
PROPERTY COMMITTEE
The Beautification Committee monitors our common areas, vacant lots and neighborhood parks and properties for maintenance needs and betterment projects. Committee members drive, walk, and golf cart around the neighborhood, as they’re out and about or every week or two, to identify areas that need attention. They check common areas and individual lots to ensure they are maintained according to neighborhood standards. They monitor new home construction and exterior remodeling to ensure the job sites are maintained. Committee members report issues with lawn maintenance, trees, trash violations, general upkeep of the lots, etc. The Committee works with service providers to ensure common areas, islands and esplanades are landscaped and maintained. There are no special requirements to be a member of the Beautification Committee.
Susan Connolly, Member Chair
SConnolly@reagan.com
Wayne Basden, Board Liaison
WayneBasden@gmail.com
ROADS COMMITTEE
The largest asset our community owns are our roads.
The Road Committee is one of the most critical committees in the neighborhood and vital to maintain our infrastructure. The Road Committee monitors the condition of the roads, culverts and drainage areas, works with contractors on quotes when repairs are required, and oversees repair work. It establishes routine maintenance standards, programs and schedules to maintain the integrity of the roads. When roadwork or repairs are needed or scheduled, the Committee works with the Communication Committee to get the word out to those who are affected. Committee volunteers also may staff streets or areas to direct traffic or monitor repairs.
Because of the complexity of our road projects, new committee volunteers “apprentice” with the current committee volunteers. Volunteers typically serve on this Committee for several years due to the extended knowledge acquired over time working with the Committee.
Mike Brunstein, Member Chair
Shawn McFarlane, Board Liaison
SMcFarlane33@gmail.com
SECURITY COMMITTEE
The Security Committee oversees our guardhouses and guard staff, including investigating and recommending technology solutions to enhance neighborhood security. Committee members serve as the point of contact for incidents and emergencies as well as the BCL interface with local law enforcement and emergency services. There are no special qualifications to be a member. Time demands are very limited.
Mike Wynn, Member Chair
Shawn McFarlane, Board Liaison
smcfarlane33@gmail.com
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
The Communications Committee prepares, coordinates and publishes information and updates to the community from the POA Board and other Committees through email. The Committee maintains our bclakeside.org website.
Reagan O'Steen Tragon, Member Chair
Rosteen1963@me.com
Julie Grundstein, Board Liaison
JulieGrundstein@gmail.com
WELCOME COMMITTEE
The role of the Welcome Committee is to familiarize new property owners with the BCL community through interpersonal communication with Committee members/Ambassadors. Ambassadors introduce new owners to the wealth of activities and tools available to members of our community and encourage them to participate to the extent they choose.
Jack Moran, Member Chair
Moran.Poole@yahoo.com
Julie Grundstein, Board Liaison
JulieGrundstein@gmail.com
FIREWISE COMMITTEE
Our location in the Texas Hill Country puts us at risk for wildfires, especially during droughts. There have been serious wildfires that raged in areas close to us only a few years ago in 2011. As a result of those fires, we implemented the Firewise USA program throughout BCL.
Firewise provides an effective management approach for preserving wildland living esthetics while preparing communities for potential wildfires. The main goal of the program is for residents to focus on those items that they know they can control. Becoming aware of the threat of a wildfire presents the first and most important step. The Firewise Committee advises members of our community on areas of their properties that should be addressed to deter wildfire threats in keeping with the Firewise USA program and completes our annual report.
Since 2012, BCL has met the Firewise USA program annual requirements and continues to be a participating site in good standing with the National Firewise USA Program.
Some homeowner insurance companies give discounts for residents living in a Firewise community. See the Firewise section for a downloadable copy of our annual compliance certificate.
Wayne Basden, Board Liaison
WayneBasden@gmail.com
WATER COMMITTEE
The Water Committee keeps abreast of the state of Lake Travis and the other Highland Lakes. The Committee represents BCL's interest in working with other community groups and organizations to address issues affecting our water supply. They also serve as our interface with Aqua Texas.
Elias Pontikos, Member Chair EliasPontikos@gmail.com
Paul Hendricks, Board Liaison
PmH7111004@gmail.com