Board of Directors:

The day to day operations of the PF HOA are run by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, along with help from many other committee volunteers. The Board establishes the annual dues assessment and is responsible for using the money assessed to maintain and improve HOA property and offer programs which are of value to Prairie Fields residents, thereby increasing the value of the neighborhood.

The Prairie Fields HOA is governed by a Board of Directors (BOD), per the PF HOA BYLAWS. The Board exists to represent and support all members of the homeowners association. Each member of the Board is elected to a two year term, with an election held in the fall of each year for the vacancies of the following year.

Welcome new board members Brian Kesler and Kyle Kirchhoefer and returning members Greg Sopa and Tim Yardley.

For more information, please email board@prairiefieldshoa.com.

Members:

gregsopa
Greg Sopa​ - President
303 Trefoil Street
U.S. Consumer Group Manager at Horizon Hobby

HOA goals:
  1. Establish measureable annual and long term goals for Prairies Fields
  2. Increase participation on Nextdoor.com to benefit neighborhood safety, communication, and a greater sense of community
  3. Increase PFHOA education and participation in future association decisions
pjtrautman
PJ Trautman* - Vice President
606 A. Sunflower Street
Real Estate Appraiser and Realtor at Champaign County Realtor

HOA goals:
  1. Perserving the appeal of Prairie Fields, while being vigilant of conditions that affect the quality of living
  2. Maintain a healthy reserve in operations account, collaborate on ideas to improve community, and increase property values
  3. Create permanent solution to the drainage field on the East end of Prairie Fields Park with perhaps a fish-stocked retention pond for fishing derbies, paddle boating, and ice skating
danharmon
Dan Harmon* - Treasurer
409 Trefoil Street
Assistant Director Web and Application Development at University of Illinois

HOA goals:
  1. Establish a neighborhood watch
  2. ​Increased transparency of fund use

kylekirchhoefer
Kyle Kirchhoefer - Secretary
201 Sunflower Street
Regional Finance Professional at Campus Crusade for Christ

HOA goals:
  1. Offer residents discounted lawn care, weed control, etc. by making group agreements and discounts with local companies
  2. Enforce current rules and regulations
  3. Establish lawn care bags pickup
  4. Lower HOA dues
brainkesler
Brian Kesler - ACC
22 Parsley Drive
Architect at Architectural Expressions, LLP

HOA goals:
  1. Maintain and protect the character and appeal of our neighborhood as commercial development continues in Savoy
  2. Gauge interest about contracting a single waste disposal company to provide service to the entire subdivision at a discounted rate
  3. Work with residents to develop a wish list and schedule for capital improvement projects that may be completed with minimal or no increase to annual assessments
marianneschmidt
MariAnne Schmidt* - ACC
415 Trefoil Street
Office Administrator at FedEx Ground

HOA goals:
  1. A set calendar schedule of events
  2. Create a sense of community among neighbors

timyardley
Tim Yardley - ACC
809 Bergamot Drive
Associate Director of Technology for the Information Trust Institute at the University of Illinois

HOA goals:
  1. Continue to preserve the overall appeal of the Prairie Fields subdivision
  2. Address concerns of residents and work to maintain a high-quality living experience
  3. Enhance community feel and engagement through interactions
  4. Provide a way to engage through an open dialog on what residents really want in moving this neighborhood forward

* Denotes term ends December 31, 2017

More information about the PF HOA Board of Directors:

Meeting Times, Minutes, and Statements:

The BOD generally meets at 8:00 PM on the second Monday of each month in the library at Carrie Busey School. See the calendar for current scheduling. The Board may also meet at other times as deemed necessary by the President, and conducts business via email, too. All email items are discussed at the regular monthly board meeting, so that the meeting minutes reflect emailed action.
Monthly meeting statements are available upon request via board@prairiefieldshoa.com.

You can search, view, and download the Prairie Fields Board of Directors meetings notes and minutes here.

Official Duties of Board Members:

In general, board members are expected to arrange for the care and upkeep of the commons areas. To do this, they enforce covenants, restrictions, agreements, and rules and regulations to protect the homeowners relating to the use of common areas and personal conduct of HOA members. They also regulate, plan, and approve all landscaping, improvement projects, erosion control, architectural issues, and usage of the commons areas. Insurance is secured as neccessary or advisable by the board. Any questions concerning maintenance, repair, improvements, changes, or additions to the commons areas can be directed at them.

Pertaining to fees, board members set the amount of HOA fees and enforce collection. At the end of each year, they prepare a summary of the accomplishments, including a summary of fiscal expenditures. In preparation for next year, they will produce a budget for the next fiscal year for submission to the membership. Certain duties are enforced by specific board members as indicated below.

Specific Duties for Each Board Members:

Secretary: ​
  • Keeps meeting minutes
  • Records votes
Treasurer: ​
  • Receives and deposits monies; signs checks
  • Prepares the annual budget
Member at Large: ​
  • Participate in Board voting and discussions
  • Performs duties as assigned
  • Serve on Architectural Control Committee
President: ​
  • Presides at all HOA Board meetings
  • Makes sure orders and resolutions are carried out
  • Signs all contracts
Vice-President: ​
  • Takes the place of the President when he/she is absent
  • Performs other duties as required