Administration

The focus of the committee is periodically monitoring the status of the PLVC’s financial position and the adequacy of the PLVC’s insurance coverage. Additionally, the Committee will periodically review and compare the consistency of the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Policies and Procedures, and lead whatever effort is necessary to amend these documents when required.

Members

• Tamra McDearmid – Chair
• Tamra McDearmid – Board Liaison
• Dave Jurca
• Dave McDearmid

Communications

The committee facilitates communication between the Village Council and the public by fostering creative ideas and exploring new avenues to increase public awareness about the Village Council and Port Ludlow community. Tools used include eBlasts, the Village Council website, Port Ludlow Voice articles and management of meetings on Zoom.

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Members

• Open – Acting Chair
• Open – Board Liaison
• Tom Sprandel
• Ken Sondergard
• Bill Dean

Community Development

The committee exists to assist in the continued development and enhancement of the MPR and acts as a facilitator to address any community concerns on behalf of the residents of Port Ludlow. As such, we maintain collaborative relationships with the MPR’s developer, Port Ludlow Associates, elected representatives and employees of Jefferson County, and neighboring property owners, such as Rayonier.

Members

• Dave McDearmid – Chair
• Dave McDearmid – Board Liaison
• Karen Best
• Bill Dean
• Chris Dean
• Paul Hinton
• Dave Jura

Block Captains

North Bay: Block-Captains.pdf 7/28/23

South Bay: Block-Captains.pdf 7/28/23

Minutes

• Apr 2023
• Mar 2023
• Feb 2023
• Jan 2023
• Dec 2022

Emergency Management

The mission of the Emergency Management Committee is to manage the following functions:  first, to educate residents on how to prepare themselves in case there were a disaster; second, if an emergency took place, to be a communications vehicle between the community and Jefferson County; and third, to organize and facilitate neighborhood and community-wide self-help efforts in the event of a disaster.  There are 35 established response neighborhoods, four communication centers and almost 100 volunteer block captains who have radios to assist in performing these functions.

Members

• Bill Dean – Chair
• Jane Holmes – Board Liaison
• Jay Bakst – Shakeout Coordinator
• Gail Chanpong – Red Cross Coordinator
• Dave Codier – JeffCo DEM Coordinator
• Ron Dawson – EJF&R Liaison
• Allen Israel – North Bay EPC Liaison
• Jeannie Price – Member
• Rick Schurman – Communications Coordinator
• Open – Business Coordinator
• Open – Block Captain Coordinator

Resources – Public

• Neighborhood Emergency Plan PDF
• Map-Response Areas – North Bay PDF
• Map-Response Areas – South Bay PDF
• Jefferson County Reference Library Link
• East Jefferson Fire & Rescue Be Wildfire Ready

Forms – Preparedness and Response

• NIXLE Text Alert System PDF
• Resource Listing – Online Version 6 PDF
• Steps Immediately After a Disaster PDF
• Damage Report – Jefferson County, #140 PDF
• Neighborhood Questionnaire PDF
• 30-day Supply Calendar PDF
• Under Your Bed Equipment List PDF
• OK-HELP Placards PDF
• Think, Plan, Do Booklet – Jefferson County PDF

Resources - Block Captain

• Block Captain Orientation Manual PDF
• Block Captain Responsibilities and Expectations PDF
• Block Captain Activation Criteria PDF
• FRS GMRS Radio Basics PDF

Community Opportunity Fair

The Community Opportunity Fair is organized by 5 intrepid women with a vision to connect the Port Ludlow Community with a myriad of opportunities to get involved on the local level. The fair is held on even-numbered years and showcases a variety of local clubs and activities, opportunities to volunteer in non-profits, and local service organizations.

Members

• Vickie Norris – Chair
• Tam McDearmid – Board Liaison
• Janet DeDonato – Publicity Coordinator
• Allison Leonard – Exhibitors Coordinator
• Lori Longo – Communications Coordinator

Holiday Lights

The committee works with a cadre of volunteers and our community partners, Astound Broadband and Lakeside Industries, to provide the lights in the roadside median trees on Paradise Bay Road adjacent the village center to brighten your winter nights. We also collaborate with Port Ludlow Associates to bring you the Christmas tree lighting celebration each December in the village center.

Members

• Dave McDearmid – Chair
• Tam McDearmid – Board Liaison
• Chris Dean
• Terry Umbreit

Trails

The committee mission is to preserve, promote, and protect Port Ludlow’s trails and natural resources. This includes maintenance of existing trails; developing new trails; promoting community awareness and appreciation of the established walking/bike trails; informing residents of their role in enhancing and nurturing the natural resources that abound in the area; and encouraging users to help maintain the trails.

Minutes

• PLVC_2023-07-03_Trails-Minutes.pdf
• PLVC_2023-06-06_Trails-Minutes.pdf

Members

• Larry Scott – Chair
• Jane Holmes – Board Liaison
• Open – Secretary
• Tim Rensema – Treasurer
• Larry Scott – Maintenance
• Mark Makarowski – Natural Resources
• Jane Navone – Stewardship
• Soozie Darrow – Member at Large
• Jim Mueller – Member at Large

Utilities

The committee monitors developments with the electric, water, sewer, solid waste (including recycling) and other utilities serving the Port Ludlow community, makes recommendations to the PLVC Board about utility-related issues, and facilitates communications with the Port Ludlow community about utility matters.  The committee may also address issues relating to the Port Ludlow Drainage District in the North Bay area and to other stormwater drainage facilities in the South Bay area, as well as issues relating to the Port Ludlow Marina.

Members

• Ken Sondergard – Interim Chair
• Ken Sondergard – Board Liaison
• Dave Jurca
• Russ Michel
• Phil Otness

Documents & Correspondence

• Letter to Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission regarding OWSI rate increase: PLVC_2023-04-11_WUTC-OWSI.php