Board members present: Jessica Joyner, Mike Pendleton, Sarah Keally, Kristina Myers, and Jill Jenkins
Residents present: Steve, Kerry, and Jeffrey
Tree Work:
- All tree work was completed except for one tree that will be taken down tomorrow.
- Original estimate was to top it but due to the condition of the tree the crew did not feel comfortable doing that and it was decided to take the whole tree down.
- Want to prevent tree from falling on a house or in the creek, so they might increase the cost by $500-700 more than original estimate.
- We saved about the same amount due to two trees that fell on their own
- Two stumps were removed. Tree company suggested we have excess removed by landscaper or we can do it during cluster cleanup in the fall.
- Logs still not removed by the one tree at the bottom of the cluster, near 2276. Steve has been pestering the company to remove the logs and take care of the grass.
- Replanting of trees likely to be done by the landscaping company. Suggested trees:
- Magnolia
- Redburn
- Serviceberry
- Flowering Cherry
- We voted to do an Eastern Redbud in front of 2217 and Magnolia in front of 2276. For other trees we’ll consider planting a few others during the fall cleanup.
- Another tree that had been pruned was suggested for removal in the upper island part of the cluster. The board viewed pictures of the tree and will consider removal of the tree.
- Tree committee will submit the RA application for removal while we evaluate whether to remove the tree.
- Board to consider the excess mulch from the stump grounding to be advertised as free mulch to residents.
Fairfax Water Bond Program Update:
- Award letter is in the mail to the Cluster mailbox.
- Dennis will write the final report once the money is received, $2500.
- We’ll consider reapplying in the spring for more work to be done.
Drainage Issue:
- The board talked about several different options to fix the issues of water pooling between 2231 and 2233.
- The board voted to redirect the pipe from 2233 towards the tot lot direction. We’ll put it on the list for the fall cluster cleanup.
Landscaping updates:
- It has been decided to plant the butterfly garden in the fall, the weekend of October 5th and 6th.
- There is a $450 credit for tree work.
- We will not plant any additional trees as part of the cluster cleanup.
- Benches look good.
Concrete work:
- The board voted to reallocated the funds to other needed projects.
Trail Signs
- Jessica has the sign and post, which will be put up during cluster cleanup for the end of trail.
Cluster cleanup: Plan to have it October 19, 2019.
There was a request to have a yard sale. Propose weekend of October 12, 2019. Kristina to contact Lea to plan.
Next Meeting: October 8 @ 7 PM, 2233