SSF Committees

SMA Facilities / Landscape Committee

We formed a formal landscaping committee in January 2009 for Sonata Maintenance Association.  There has never been a formal landscaping committee in the past and since there is a lot of responsibility we felt a three person committee was necessary.  We knew we could make some significant improvements and in the past several years we have accomplished a lot.

We all have unique qualities that make up for an effective committee.  We are always open to any suggestions about the landscaping here in Sonata Maintenance.

For a description of the duties of the Facilities/Landscape Committee Chairman click here.

Loretta LaBianca

Landscaping / Facilities Chairperson

Loretta organizes the committee and heads the monthly walk through inspections of the community.  She works with contractors getting the best quotes on services to save us all money and keep our dues low.  She works closely with our Landscaping Contractor to make sure the weekly maintenance is done on time and professionally.  She researches special projects such as the rebates on installing the water saving MP Rotator nozzles and “Smart” Controllers.  She is the organization arm of the committee and works hard to keep Sonata looking beautiful.  She and her husband Mark purchased their home here in 2000 and want all the associations to work together to keep Sonata beautiful.

Finance Chairperson

The Sonata Maintenance Association (SMA) Finance Chairperson is responsible for and has been given the authority to perform financial reviews of the monthly income and expense accounts for the SMA Board of Directors (Board). The SMA Finance Chairperson is subordinate to the Chief Financial Officer (known as the Treasurer).

The Finance Chairperson shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

Recruit and select other SMA Association Members as required as subordinate committee members to serve on the committee. The committee shall not exceed 3 members excluding the President as an ex-officio member. The composition of the committee shall be subject to the approval of the Board. Perform financial document reviews. Set up telephone or on-site meetings with property management officials to request explanation of any financial report item(s). Provide special financial reports such as estimates at completion and funding analyses. Support the development of the annual budget. Present board members with findings and recommendations. Provide a financial review report at each regular Board meeting.