Tellico Village is located between Loudon and Lenoir City. The population growth of Tellico Village has increased to the point it was granted its own electoral district and has elected its own representatives to the Loudon County Commission and Loudon County Board of Education. The official website for Tellico Village is www.TellicoVillagePOA.org.
Property Owners Association
The Property Owners Association (POA) fulfills the functions of a city government in the Village, operating the water and sewer systems, maintaining roads and buildings and operating all facilities. Its annual budget of about $14-million comes from monthly assessments from property owners and fees for the use of facilities. POA is managed by a professional staff, reporting to a general manager, who in turn receives broad direction from the Board of Directors. Seven advisory committees provide property owner advice to department directors/managers and Board. The POA promotes a participatory form of governance from its membership, and all meetings of the Board and committees are open to the membership.
Board of Directors
The seven-member POA Board meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Yacht Club. Property owners are welcome and encouraged to attend all Board and committee meetings. POA Board workshops are 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the POA office.
POA Board members (seat expires): Bruce Johnson—President (2018), Cap Purvis—Vice President (2019).Claire Frazer – Secretary (2017), Alan Hart (2017),Tom Lee (2018), Mike Colacone (2019), and Sue Tinder (2019).
Committees
Architectural Control
Reviews applications and issues permits for construction of all homes, businesses and shoreline improvements in Tellico Village. ACC meets 9 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month in the POA office.
Members (seat expires): Victor Green (2017), Jeanne Fancher (2018), Ken Heiserman (2018), Stephen Trudnak (2018) Allan Tarbell (2019); Cap Purvis, Board Liaison; Jeff Gagley, Public Works Director; Clayton Taylor, ACC Manager; and Karen Davis, Recorder
Communications and Marketing Advisory
CMAC advises public relations manager on communications with property owners and outside organizations and governmental bodies and oversees the POA website and a community services television channel. It meets 9 a.m. on the first Friday of each month in the POA office.
Members (seat expires): Keith Sanderson (2017), Linda Kaump (2018), Sylvia Liebbe (2018), Ginny Ranck (2018), Bev Cottle (2019), Su Somaini (2019); Ray Wright, TV Broadcasting (2017); Mike Colacone, Board Liaison; Beth Kuberka, Communications/Marketing Manager
Finance Advisory
FAC advises finance director and accounting manager on the financial affairs of the association. It meets 9 a.m. on the Friday immediately preceding the monthly Board meeting each month in POA office.
Members (seat expires): Mike Cottle (2017), John Speas (2018), Ben Campbell (2018), Linda Bailey (2019; Alan Gross (2019), Bob Coates (2019), Jeff McMillan (2019); Alan Hart, Board Liaison; Parker Owen, Finance Director; Kendra Forsythe, Accounting Manager
Golf Advisory
GAC advises director of golf operations on the development, operations and maintenance of Village courses. It meets 3 p.m. on the Tuesday before the POA Board meeting each month in the POA office.
Members (seat expires): Sarah Havens (2017), Chuck James (2017), Pat White (2018), Ted Taylor (2018), Jan Smith (2018), Eddie Wilson (2018), Howard Higby (2019); Tom Lee, Board Liaison; and Jim West, Golf Director
Long Range Planning Advisory
LRP advises the POA Board on long-range issues facing the Village and proceeds to develop plans to address them as necessary. It meets 9:30 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month in the POA office.
Members (seat expires): Barton Margoshes (2017), Martin Hulett (2018), Gary Stuart (2018), Richard Blough (2019), Pamela Craig (2019), Susan Dial (2019); Bruce Johnson, Board Liaison; and Winston Blazer, General Manager
Public Services Advisory
PSAC advises Public Works director on the construction, maintenance and improvement of common property, including common docks and security services. It meets 9 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in POA office.
Members (seat expires): Harvey Hall (2017), Bobbie Johns (2017), Peggy Baumgartner (2018), John Hirzel (2018), Ken Holland (2019), Charles Queener (2019); Tom Borloglou, Dock Captain; Claire Frazer, Board Liaison; Jeff Gagley, Public Works Director; and Karen Davis, Recorder
Recreation Advisory
RAC advises the Recreation manager on recreational, health and fitness programs and facilities, including lake events. It meets 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Wellness Center.
Members (seat expires): Lynn Brinkley (2017), Bill Butera (2017), Kevin Kuklok (2018), Jim Lilley (2018), Nancy D’Amato (2018), Chuck Hitch (2019), Tom Valenzo (2019); Sue Tinder, Board Liaison; Simon Bradbury, Rec Director; and Jessica Antrim, Assistant Manager
Honors Awards Committee
HAC runs the annual POA Honors Awards. Biennial meetings are scheduled as needed.
Members: Bill Grovier (2018), 3 open spots; Board Liaison open
Additional information
The POA website at www.TellicoVillagePOA.org is available for additional information relative to POA governing documents, departments and current activities in the Village.
Other Village Associations
Townhouse Association
In addition to being members of the POA, owners of Tellico Village townhouses are members of the Townhouse Association. Townhouse rules and regulations can be found at www.tellicovillagetvta.com.
HomeOwners Association
All residents of Tellico Village are automatically members of the POA and have the option to join the Home Owners Association of Tellico Village. The HOA meets quarterly (beginning February) at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday in the Yacht Club. The HOA Board meets monthly. More information on HOA is available on its website at www.hoatv.org.
