MIPOA Committees

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The MIPOA/MIFD Facilities Committee oversees the maintenance of MIPOA-owned assets including  roads, stormwater systems, rights-of-way, common area amenities and land parcels.  

Construction and Architectural Review: 

 plans for new or remodel construction projects and major landscape changes must be pre-reviewed and approved by this committee prior to beginning a project.  Current Facilities committee is Bob Domurat / MIPOA and Tom Giola / MIFD

Contact: road_facilities@mipoa.info

This committee has established guidelines to encourage District property owners to maintain the appearance of their houses and grounds to a standard appropriate for the area.  Property owners who believe they have a grievance are expected to address their issues directly with their neighbors as the first step to problem resolution.  If this approach fails to produce acceptable results, this committee can work to mediate an amicable resolution.  MIPOA board oversight is 

Sara Lathrop saralathrop8@gmail.com

The Ice Pond in the center of the island is owned by the Masons Island Company. This committee's mission is to preserve the health and beauty of this scenic natural resource.  Topics of concern to the committee include pond maintenance, the walking trail around the pond, and pond water quality.  Current Pond Committee chair is

 Dan Ross: Daniel.ross@snet.net

This joint MIPOA/MIFD committee has been working with the Town of Stonington to develop an Emergency Response Program for MIFD residents in the unlikely event that town Emergency Services are not able to safely come on to the Island for any period of time.  The plan calls for Neighborhood Contacts to communicate directly with residents in cases of major storms or other events that could impact access on and off the island.  Click here to read an overview and see the organizational chart that outlines the lines of communication and lists the Neighborhood Contacts.  The MIPOA board liaison to the committee is Rod Cook: kitrod@aol.com

This committee reaches out to new residents to ensure their experience in moving into the Fire District is informative and welcoming.  MIPOA board oversight is Dan Walz: danwalzrealtor@yahoo.com

Per MIPOA Bylaws, this committee oversees the nomination of candidates for directors and officers that are subject to approved by MIPOA members at the annual meeting.