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Wheelwright Cluster Board Meeting – April 16

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Board members present: Jessica, Sarah, Kristina Sandy, Cyndi, and Kelly

Financials:

  • Discussed financials

DRB Changes 

  • Hardie board – RA approval
    • Board to submit an application to change guidelines. 
    • Include changing colors as well? 
      • Redo colors for paint, vinyl, and hardie board and include most colors 
      • Send out survey residents on the colors to get feedback using SurveyMonkey
      • Sandy will pull the color samples of paint, vinyl, and hardie board and coordinate with Matt
      • Integrate three colors from vinyl selections and three from hardie board into the RA DRB application and Wheelwright Cluster documents
  • Shingles guideline changes
    • Sandy to provide plan
      • Bring out boards to look at the samples this weekend, Sunday, to pick colors 
    • Who will do the application? Jessica will work on the application over the next few weeks
    • Jessica to reach out to Kelly (RA) to determine the DRB schedule (can we get on it now?) 

Tree Work

  • Completed 4/9/2020
  • Took most of the tree down behind 2261 and it looks good now
  • Tree Committee did a walkthrough the cluster with the arborists (JL Trees)
  • What is the plan for the rest of the budget? 
    • Remove the tree between 2233 and 2231 due to issues with erosion control and it being too big for the houses.
    • Submit RA application for removal of the tree since it’s healthy right now
    • Sandy to coordinate with tree committee on quote for removal and Sarah/Sandy to work on DRB application for RA
  • How much do we have left? We have roughly $6700 left in this year’s budget for tree work.

Cluster Cleanup Plan

  • Dumpster planned for 4/18
  • Hazardous waste? Not this time.

Landscaping update

  • Kristina talked to contractor about some complaints of rocks moving around, trash and debri blowing around into the yards
    • Residents can specify that they don’t want to have the yard debris blown and no edging
    • Kristina will pass along any feedback she receives from residents
  • Weekly mowing will be on Wednesdays through the summer of 2020
  • Annuals
    • Contractor will balance out the current plantings and only put annuals in the middle to give it a little color
    • Board approves amount of $150 or under
  • Rotting stump, he will see about planting something in the middle. Kristina will ask him what he recommends we plant
    • Cindy has periwinkle and other ground cover plants that could be divided out to plant there.
  • Tree in the lower cluster island – suggest mulching around the tree where the bald spots are, but all agreed to mulch the entire area to keep it balanced.
  • Pavers – received a suggestion from the contractor on securing the pavers including rebar
    • Most people agree that we don’t need rebar and can do something less extensive

Erosion Work

  • Feedback from experts?  Feedback from experts agree that there needs to be work on both sides of the path slopes, a bigger plan that would involve erosion netting to cover the entire slope and add native plants to anchor it down.
  • It’s a large project that we might want to do in stages and only do one slope at a time, including getting multiple bids
    • Focus on the area behind 2251
    • Continue beyond path by tot lot and townhouses
    • Submit project to the Fairfax Water grant due May 15, 2020 and DRB application
      • Kristina waiting on quote to finish the application
  • Erosion application – due May 15 to Fairfax Water for grant application
    • DRB application will be done simultaneously
    • Utilities will be handled by contractor with Miss Utility

Concrete Contract

  • Cindy sent out messages and emails but has not received any responses
  • She will keep trying to reach out – might not be getting responses due to COVID 19
  • Kristina will reach out to the FB group for HOAs to see if she gets anything
  • Cluster will review proposal about pavement treatment solicitation and discuss next time

Curbside glass recycling

  • Pursue vendor for glass collection for recycling – Jess will respond and ask for a quote

Electric charging station (Mary) 

  • Mary reached out about new guidelines for adding an electric charging station to houses
  • Something to consider adding in the future for residents – could be a significant upfront cost
  • Bring up as a topic at the annual meeting to see if there is additional interest
    • Cindy will reach out to people to see what she can find
    • Kristina will reach out on FB group for additional research

Mulch

  • Jessica will create signage about amount per wheelbarrow and costs
  • Mulch amounts & wheelbarrows with costs
  • Spread mulch early on Monday after this weekend – Cindy, Kristina, and Sandy

Playground equipment

  • Leaving alone at this point

Dominion Power – fixing light in lower cluster

  • Apparently was fixed on March 20 but still not working correctly
  • Cindy submitted a new work order on 4/15/2020

Scavenger Hunt? Will hold off until the Fall.

  • Kristina and Sandy suggested a news opt-in email list for those who want news about the cluster, newsletters, etc
  • Sandy to send out email and flier about signing up for news – opt out to by emailing the board
  • Trying to transition to electronic notifications/communications due to current climate of COVID
  • Sarah to investigate emails list from website; Kelly and Jessica will pull together a full list

-Update website with correct Treasurer information to drop off payment, including location of payment dropbox

-Look into adding a permanent location payment box – maybe by mailboxes?  Will think about it and talk about it later as there are security issues to consider.

-Kelly looking into the option of paying dues online and what options are available

May Board Meeting – Virtual again – Kristina will run the meeting next month if Jessica is unavailable

Next meeting scheduled May 14, 7 PM, Virtual

Board Minutes – March 2020

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March 12

Board members present: Jessica Joyner, Sarah Keally, Kristina Meyer, Sandy Mohler, Cyndi Hartman, and Kelly Fairbank

Question from a resident regarding approval of Hardiewood:

  • Reston Association will deny the application unless our board has updated our guidelines
  • Sandy is working on the updates for the colors and materials on the guidelines and will take it into account
  • Resident sent an email to the board the details of what he found and the board will review

Financials:

  • Discussed financials

Cluster Cleanup Plan

  • Tot lot trash can – Sandy working on a new enclosure for the new trashcan.   A resident is providing a large rolling trash can to replace existing trashcan.  
    • The board approves $300 worth of materials
  • Issues with erosion rocks being moved by neighborhood children by the tot lot and the board will talk to the parents and put something in the Wheelwrighter
  • Pavers – ones by the tot lot need to be redone during the cleanup with some new sand/dirt to support or use the leftover peat gravel that we already have
  • Entrance sign cleaning
  • Annuals – buy some for the front entrance sign?  Looking at local native plants instead that might do better.
  • Maybe removing invasive plants?  Northern Virginia Native can help us with identifying the invasive plants.
  • Hedging and clipping the overhang from the little free library and stairs will be done by the landscaper since we have a credit.
  • Will provide coffee, sweetener, creamers, and napkins for the coffee
  • Kristina will be in charge of the food for the cluster cleanup and schedule hazardous waste collection for same weekend as cluster cleanup

EDIT – Spring Cluster Cleanup has decided to be postponed to a later date to be announced due to Coronavirus 19 concerns.

Dumpster- we haven’t been getting the voucher; Sarah will reach out to Bates to request the dumpster for the weekend.

Sustainable Symposium

  • Kristina attended on behalf of the board
  • Provided a handout as a summary of the symposium
  • Recommendations include: 
    • Using ground cover to cover shaded areas and bald spots
    • Pollinator gardens to help with butterflies and wildlife
    • Erosion – Kristina will work with the erosion person to walk the neighborhood and identify areas to address and landscaping to address
      • Will include a representative from the County’s soil and water conservation program
      • Looking at working on this in the fall

  • Note:  the in-person walkthrough has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.  Some comments have been provided over email with some pictures. Walkthrough will be rescheduled. 

Spring landscaping requests

  • Pruning and cutting back
  • Mulching already completed
  • Stump that fills with water – plant another plant in the middle to help with the water collection

Tree work:

  • Sandy met with tree committee and they are concerned about a tree behind 2261 and 2263 – looking for quotes for tree removal, but requires crane removal 
  • Looking at other potential tree removal companies for our tree work
    • Cyndi requested that they look at the tree between 2231 and 2233 that is dropping branches on the sidewalk

Shingles work

  • Sandy researching roof shingle colors and pulling samples that would work with our colors and potential new colors for the roofs/siding
  • List all the colors and brands that would look good together and keep samples as part of the cluster box for residents as much as is reasonably possible
  • All of this would need to go through DRB approval
    • Board members reviewed several samples of roof shingles that are available and will discuss further at the next meeting with siding samples
    • Board will submit application for additional shingles approval to DRB

Sandy will work on Wheelwrighter and update the look and feel of the newsletter

Next meeting scheduled April 16, 7 PM, Virtual

Board Minutes – February 2020

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February 13

Board members present: Jessica Joyner, Sarah Keally,, Kristina Myers, Sandy Mohler, Cyndi Hartman, and Kelly Fairbank

Financials:

  • Discussed potential ways to enforce payment of delinquent dues

  • Board confirmed the approach of sending certified notes to those delinquent after 30 days overdue

Trash Update

  • Trash can in tot lot
    • Regular removal 
    • Install new enclosure will help with removing the can and putting it on the curb 
      • Will install at next cluster cleanup – Sandy will take lead on materials and plans
      • Remove old can once it’s emptied out

American proposal: reasonable proposal but a $1500 increase a year for trash service

– will wait and reassess in July and again at the annual meeting

Landscaping

-will ask the landscaper for a quote for some annuals to plant by the front sign

Erosion Contract

  • Requested a quote from Sunrise Landscaping  for some plants to put on downhill next to 2231 
  • May try to plan some by other erosion areas to help with erosion as well
  • Kristina met with erosion contractor and got a proposal for areas behind 2258-2264 & 2256-2270
    • Adding flatstones and cobble to help slow down the flow
    • Cut back the sucker growth
    • Piping out downspouts

Tree Work

  • Reached out to Steve and the Tree Committee is going to wait a few weeks to meet with Sandy

Concrete Contract

  • Not pursuing other concrete contracts at this time
  • Cyndi to contact the old concrete contractor

Updating By-Laws

  • New by-laws are updated on website.

  • Watch Light out in lower cluster – Cyndi will call Dominion Power to have them work on it.

Next meeting scheduled March 12, 7 PM, 2205

Board Minutes – January 2020

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January 16

Board members present: Jessica Joyner, Sarah Keally, Kristina Myers, Sandy Mohler, Cyndi Hartman, and Kelly Fairbank

Contract Review:

Snow Contract

  • Still the same contractor, same rates as last year
  • Usually text him when we need it
  • Jessica is still contractor contact

Landscaping

  • Contractor has been relatively good with invoicing
  • Only a couple of complaints with bushes/shrubs up front by sign and with leaf blowing but those have been taken care of already
  • Kristina will remain being the contact 

Trash Contract

  • Sarah will remain the trash contact

Erosion Contract

  • Joe (Sunrise Landscaping) thinks we can improve the path down to the woods by planting plants behind the houses to help with erosion
  • Also suggested re-routing the downspouts and adding rocks to disperse the water
  • Potential cluster cleanup work by Cyndi’s house side for erosion; if it doesn’t get done then, ask Sunrise  to do
  • Kristina and Cyndi will be the contacts for this contract

Street Lights

  • Not assigned to anyone right now and only contact as needed

Lawyer

  • No assigned contact, only contact as needed when issues come up

Insurance

  • Treasurer usually takes care of this issue
  • Same with accountant

Erosion Grant

  • Plan to reapply for 2020 in May with Fairfax Water
  • We received the check from last year’s award
  • Kristina will look for potential opportunities
  • Put potential mitigation ideas for homeowners in the Wheelwrighter newsletter

Parking Management

  • No current contact and no major issues right now

Wheelwrighter

  • Sandy will be the new editor and others can contribute articles

Tree Work

  • Sandy and Jessica will tag team as the contact
  • Sandy will follow up and coordinate with them
  • Jessica will email Steve to let him know the new contacts

Concrete

  • Only need to address the trip hazards
  • Might look at grinding down some of the trip spots instead of replacing

Bates Trash Contract

  • Trash can issue – taking months to give us new bins as requested.  Emailed and called the customer service representatives several times but still no bins. Sarah emailed the Trash company manager to get a resolution tonight.
  • Debris in the cluster – the truck workers kept trying to stuff trash in a full truck and several bags of trash were spilled out over the cluster because the truck was too full. Trash including broken glass spilled out in front of homes and on roads.  
    • Sandy’s mom will email Wheelwright board with details and pictures and Sarah will forward it onto Bates Trucking
  • Discussed proposal from Republic and it was an extra $300/year

Fairfax County Trash Contract – next steps

  • Still reviewing the possibility of Fairfax County trash contract
  • Sarah requested info from Fairfax County about the size of their trash bins – will email the board once we get info back.

New goals for 2020

  • Sandy wants to address some of the architectural issues with the HOA and work with Reston Association
    • Address issues with garbage sheds
    • Work with architects to redesign them and come up with a proposal
    • Post on website as a reference for residents – potential to move A/C units to the back of the houses
    • Ensure it’s in line with RA and building codes today
    • It was suggested that Sandy work with Satish to come up with an architecture plan
  • Put forward an updating of HOA colors, to modernize the palette, but also include other complimentary colors to include those that are used for the vinyl
    • Update the color paint deck and post the names/formulas on the website for reference
    • Painting could be worked into cluster cleanups with applications for projects to address those who have issues with redoing their paint jobs
  • Sandy will start working on this in the Spring and will request help from the board as needed, beginning with April board meeting

Updating Bylaws

  • Newly updated Bylaws are posted on the website

Board meeting dates

  • Will schedule dates for the year
  • Scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of the month, except for February
  • February 13th for now due to conflicts
  • List dates: (also post on website) All Times at 7 PM
    • February 13
    • March 12
    • April 16
    • May 14
    • June 11
    • July 9
    • August 13
    • September 10
    • October 8
    • November 12
    • December 7
  • Will try to host a Cluster Yard Sale in October 17, 2020

Annual Meeting Minutes – 2019

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Wheelwright Cluster Board Meeting – Annual Meeting 2019 – December 2

Board members present: Jessica Joyner, Sarah Keally, Mike Pendelton, Kristina Myers, and Jill Jenkins

Roll Call (to determine quorum): We have met the quorum requirements.

By Laws Review and Voting:

  •  We do have a quorum with those in the room and electronic voters ahead of time – all in person votes done anonymously on paper
  • Annual Meeting Requirements Change – 
    • Amend “his address” to “the address”
    • Start time no earlier than 6 PM and no later than 8 PM
    • This was voted through – unanimously “yes” with 20 votes
  • Treasurer Stipend –
    • It has been done previously in the past
    • Strike “the qualifications of the then Director serving as the association Treasurer” and keep “the qualifications of the Treasurer”
    • Change Director language to “Treasurer”
    • New paragraph, “ The Treasurer may be compensated…”
    • Add semicolon after list of duties in the new language
    • This was voted through – unanimously “yes” with 21 votes

Trash Contract:

  • The board has looked into other options, other private trash companies and Fairfax County Trash Collection
  • Jessica showed a slide comparing Fairfax County Trash Collection and our current contract with Bates
  • Jessica led the discussion on several items of discussion
  • Sarah will get trash can measurements from Fairfax County
  • Residents would like us to send Bates a notice that we are considering leaving them if service doesn’t improve.
  • Save the vote for this for several months to get more information and discuss it again at another meeting
  • Right now Bates Trucking is on a month-to-month service and we can cancel at any time
  • Need to find out if we would be charged for the switch to Fairfax County bins?
  • Suggestion to contact Reston Association to ask them if they have information/suggestions

Tree Committee Update: given by Steve

  • The committee tried to figure out how to address the tree problems and consulted two different tree companies
  • Decided on JL Tree Service for the work and they had competitive prices
  • See the data from the Tree Update for 2019 on 

Erosion Update:

  • Kristina gave an update on the erosion work done during 2019 with the slides
  • Used a grant to help pay for some of the erosion work this year
  • No questions from group on 2019 work completed
  • Discussed proposed projects for 2020
  • There was a question if rain barrels were considered
    • Contact Nicki Base (spelling?) at Reston Association about rain barrels
    • If anyone wants to have one installed during cluster cleanup, let the board know

Community Open Forum:

  • Is there a way to pay dues online?  We used to have it as an option to do that but Quickbooks took that option away because we aren’t big enough as an organization. Also, other options looked into cost 4% or more.
  • Does RA still come around to inspect houses? Not right now, but only when houses are bought/sold. Do we want to consider doing this as a cluster on our own? Maybe, but should be discussed at a meeting soon. Also consider updating the RA and bylaw requirements for doors/windows, trims, etc. to those that are currently there now.
    • Any changes have to be submitted to the Reston DRB for approval
  • Discussion of landscaping company – some residents feel like the service has gone down but others feel like the service has improved
    • Let the board know if you have any issues/problems with the board
    • Should make a comment to landscaping company about attention to the front of the cluster

2019 Budget Review:

  • Jessica gave a quick summary review
    • Focused more on erosion work than concrete, signed a three-year contract for website, and more office supplies were bought (some line items moved around but evens out in the end)
    • Over budget on legal fees this year due to some legal issues

2020 Proposed Budget:

  • Discussed major changes: landscaping (staying the same), tree maintenance increased, moved some tree maintenance to erosion control, decreasing concrete budget, adding in Treasurer stipend, and possible removal of trash service (if voted to change to Fairfax County)
  • Question about raising dues for the upcoming parking lot work and the allocation for 2020 is not high enough to cover the costs of the work at this time
    • This is due to higher costs incurred for tree work and erosion control mainly
    • The Treasurer said that we are making money on our current CD investments and hopes to make more in the future, plus invest more to make more of a profit 
  • Vote for Treasurer stipend of $1200 was approved and the 2020 budget has been approved

Voting for New Board Members:

  • Kristina, Cindy, and Sandy have been nominated and all three were approved for the position of Director
  • We nominated and appointed Kelly as the new Treasurer
  • Sarah will stay Secretary
  • Kristina will remain Vice President and Jessica will be President.

Sarah will update the website with the names of the new board members.

Wheelwright Cluster Board Meeting – October 8, 2019

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Board members present: Jessica Joyner, Mike Pendleton, Sarah Keally, Kristina Myers, and Jill Jenkins

Residents present: none

Tree Work: 

  • Cut tree down in upper cluster island 
  • Decided on tree work for 2019 and 2020
  • Determined tree is on Karen Beasley’s property based on cluster guidelines

Cluster Cleanup:

  • Purchased Trail Ends Sign and will put up as a project
    • Mike has a 4×4 post for the sign
  • Drainage – Jessica will mention drainage work 
  • Mulch – Kristina will request some mulch (12 cubic yards) for putting around the cluster:
    • Bus path
    • Tot lot
    • Cluster will rent wheelbarrows and rakes for mulching – Edit: Kristina sent note out for volunteers and we had enough wheelbarrows it wasn’t necessary to rent any.
  • Rock painting with kids
  • Kristina will do food shopping – Jessica will send her a list of food needed; no non-perishables needed

Trash Service: 

  • Sarah will request dumpster drop off for the cluster cleanup, October 18-20
  • Jessica will request community dumpster waiver. Update: we did not qualify this year as the yard waste was not separated from other things.

Landscaping updates:

  • Butterfly garden installed and is being watered by several residents
  • Kristina will request a new contract bid from Newcastle
    • If the updated prices are 10% or less than the previous year, we voted and approved it for renewing the contract

Snow: 

  • Jessica will reach out to Mike about renewing the snow contract
    • Update: snow contract continued, no changes to rates from last year.

Treasurer:

  • Several volunteers stepped up to potentially be the treasurer
  • The community needs to vote on paying the Treasurer in our budget at the annual meeting
    • Amount paid has to be an appropriate amount
      • A. Reduce part or all HOA Dues annually – not a possibility based on guidelines.
      • B. Pay with cluster disclosure packet fees
      • C. Payment from operating account with stipend 
      • All applications for Treasurer must come to the board and be approved 
      • Must prove qualifications and meet board requirements
      • Board can vote to not increase stipend
      • Jessica will type up language and send to Board members and lawyers for review
      • Wheelwrighter to explain the rules around it

Annual Meeting:

  • Fairfax Trash Pickup: decided not to pursue Fairfax County trash service application for now but will discuss trash contract
  • Tree Committee will provide an update
  • Treasurer position changes and discussion
  • By laws updates for Treasurer position and updated annual meeting guideline
  • Budget for 2020
    • Increase tree budget
    • Trash services reduction if we go with Fairfax County
    • Increase erosion budget
  • Meeting date will be December 2, 7 PM, at the Reston Community Center

Next Meeting: November 7 @ 7 PM, 2205

Wheelwright Cluster Board Meeting Minutes – August 22, 2019

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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

Wheelwright Cluster Board Meeting Minutes – June 27, 2019

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Board members present: Jessica Joyner, Mike Pendleton, Sarah Keally, Kristina Myers, and Jill Jenkins

Residents present:  Steve, Kerry, and Jeffrey 

Tree Work: 

  • Tree committee did review with Chip Johnson and also a licensed arborist.
  • Agreed with all of the recommendations from the last arborist and got an estimate from JL Tree Service (strongly recommended by Saddler Oaks)
  • The estimate was significant to remove two trees that are dying and the tree committee is recommending their removal to the board.
  • Application for the removal was provided to the board and will be submitted to the Reston Association (RA); Jessica has signed as the Board President.
  • We believe that RA will approve the work once the application is submitted.
  • Board voted to approve the Tree Committee’s application for tree work to RA.
  • It was recommended we pay for the new trees with the landscaping contract credit.
  • Tree committee will talk to homeowners to see which trees will be selected for replacement and get the trees for the cluster.
    • They will also check with RA to see about the trees in their free tree program.
    • Will provide list of trees to be taken care of and trees to be monitored (disclaimer) for the website (generic) and to contact tree committee if they have questions.
    • Board will send out notice to the cluster residents once tree work has been scheduled.

Erosion work

  • Update contact for this to cluster PO Box so they get the right contact info.

Drainage Issue:

  • Sarah is assigned to this and will work on it this week.

Path Issue:

  • Blaze trail contact from concerned person (non cluster resident) and board has decided not to respond
  • Cluster lawyers have reviewed the issue and said we are in the clear, we don’t have to maintain the path in question, and no need to respond to the requests.
  • Recommended to get a path end sign and the sign will be placed at the end of the trail.
  • Board will continue to remain silent and not respond to their requests.

Trash contract update: 

  • Will pursue application for Fairfax County Trash Collection; application due August 1, 2019.
    • Must submit a petition with support of at least 65% backing.
    • Contiguous to an existing sanitary area
    • Public hearing in October.
  • Communication still an issue with Bates on special occasions.
    • Still an issue getting new bins.

Landscaping updates:

  • Butterfly garden plans for the summer planting – Kristina will contact him about a start date.
  • Will also paint benches soon.
  • Hazardous waste will be picked up this weekend by contractor.  Board will post on website and Facebook page, plus pass a slip around.

Domain expiring and will be renewed by Treasurer with HostGator.

Concrete work: 

  • Work is still needed
  • Jessica requested a proposal from the contractor originally and will get updated quotes.

Next Meeting: July 18 @ 7 PM, 2226 – edit, due to conflicting schedules it was postponed until August.