Reston Community Center, 7:30 PM
Board Members in Attendance:
– Elliott Wild
– Karen Reese
– Heather Maddox
– Matt Keally
– Dennis Schulte
– Manuel Torres
Also in Attendance:
– Sarah Keally
– Jessica Vasconcellos
Fall Cleanup
The fall cleanup date is Saturday, November 12th. The board decided to address the following at the fall cleanup: mulch the bus path, stain the remaining bench, pick up trash, remove the dead tree by Manuel’s house, and remove the limb overhanging the tot lot. The Social Committee has a budget of $300-400 for food and drinks for after the cleanup.
Landscaping
There are still complaints about the landscapers cutting the grass too closely in some areas with riding mowers. Dennis will call to remind them to use hand mowers.
Social Committee
Sarah and Jessica reported highlights from the last Social Committee meeting. There were suggestions from the committee to provide a message board for contractor recommendations, help with projects, as well as snow removal. The board also asked the Social Committee to determine if a budget would be necessary to plan further social activities.
Communication from the Board
Due to the lack of visits on the cluster Facebook page and website, the board authorized the purchase of a sandwich board to be placed at the cluster entrance. The sandwich board will be displayed in advance of cluster events, announcing the fall cleanup, board meetings, and the annual meeting. Additionally, a Wheelwrighter will be distributed within the next 30 days to announce the fall cleanup as well as the annual meeting.
Parking Lot
Genelle has one quote for crack sealing and is obtaining two more. She is also obtaining bids for concrete work.
Trees
Following the walkaround, the board decided to hold off on further discussions on moving any of the newly planted trees due to the time and effort involved. Bids are still being solicited for the stump removal behind Carrie’s house. The board decided to cut down two dead trees behind Mike and Kerry’s house; the contractor’s cost estimate was roughly $400.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be Monday, October 24th at 7:30PM at RCC. Heather will present a draft Code of Ethics which will be a proposed amendment to the bylaws in December.
