Volunteers Sought
ith the impending departure from Fairlington Commons of
Board President Wayne Winterling, the Board of Directors is searching for a
Co-Owner interested in serving as a member of the Board. Volunteers would serve until this October,
with the option of standing for election for a three-year term. Prospective volunteers would be filling the
balance of Wayne’s term - the Board would reconstitute itself to best utilize
each member’s talent, abilities, and available time. Interested Co-Owners should contact any Board
member for additional information.
Liaison Position Open
or
over a year, Arnie Malin has served as Commons Community Liaison, first as a
volunteer, then as a compensated Commons contractor. While we wish that Arnie would continue his
outstanding efforts as Community Liaison indefinitely, he has announced that he
will be resigning effective March 1 to pursue other interests, including a
lifetime passion for cooking. And yes,
Arnie will continue to serve as the Chef at our Summer Pool Parties!
With Arnie’s departure, the Commons is seeking a Co-Owner
interested in devoting between 10 to 20 compensated hours per month monitoring,
coordinating, and managing the myriad of efforts necessary to maintain our
buildings and grounds in the superb condition that we have all come to
expect. Interested Co-Owners should
contact a Board Member for additional details.
Thank you Arnie for developing and shaping this position,
for addressing the backlog of maintenance requests, and for following up to
address problems before they became crises!
We would not have made it through the snow storm and other challenges we
have faced without your firm and steady hand steering the course, responding to
the community, and working with the Board to resolve issues. Job Well Done Arnie!
Condominium Fee
Reminders
few
reminders regarding your Fairlington Commons Condominium Fees:
·
Condominium Fees MUST be sent to the designated lock-box
in Baltimore for timely processing. That address is:
Fairlington
Commons
Department 79265
Baltimore,
MD 21279-0265
·
Effective Jan 1, 2006, late fees are $32 per month
In
a few instances, Co-Owners have placed their Condominium Fees in the mailbox by
the pool. As previously indicated, Condominium Fees must be mailed to
the lock-box for processing. Only correspondence directed to the Board should
be placed in the mailbox by the pool.
Any other correspondence will be returned to the Co-Owner (who will be
responsible for any late fees). Questions regarding Condominium Fees or
Statements should be directed to Marsh Murphy Accounting at 703-370-9100.
Fairlington Commons
Parking
ommons
parking has greatly improved with the institution of the parking pass system.
Each unit can request two passes to display on their car’s rearview mirror. Residents
are requested to abide by the two-vehicle limit and to refrain from lending
passes to other units
Additional
parking information is available from the Board of Directors or at:
http://www.fairlington.org/CommonsParkingPolicy.pdf
Keeping the Commons
Ship Shape
elow
is a summary of work accomplished in December and January. Please advise the
Board if follow-up action is required.
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Address
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Work Requested
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Completed
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3320A Wakefield
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Repair cracks in basement from prior foundation repair
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12/16/05
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3320A
Wakefield
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Green paint to touch up front door (wait till spring)
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N/A
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3360A
Wakefield
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Re-grade under downspout front corner of unit*
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12/22/05
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4659 34th
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Repair roof leak over bedroom**
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12/27/05
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3290 Utah
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Fill crack between back stoop and wall
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12/16/05
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3332B
Wakefield
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Repair wall in stairway damaged by roof leak.
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12/16/05
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3248 Utah
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Replace dirt eroded from downspout pipe***
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12/22/05
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3320A
Wakefield
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Repair broken window
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4659 34th
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Repair plaster from roof leak over bedroom
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12//2005
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4633/35 34th
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Move downspout drain pad
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12/26/05
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3344A
Wakefield
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Replace falling slate
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1/24/06
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3339
Wakefield
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Hole in roof overhang
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1/24/06
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3349B
Wakefield
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Repair shutter off on side
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1/24/06
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3315
Wakefield
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Repair shutter off on back
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1/24/06
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3341A
Wakefield
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Repair shutter off on end
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1/24/06
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3332 A&B
Wakefield
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Check gutters for integrity, paint peeling off
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1/24/06
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4621 34th
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Clear/Repair overflowing gutters
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1/24/06
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4505 34th
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Slats off upstairs gutter
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1/24/06
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3305A
Wakefield
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Clear sewer backup
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1/06
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3305 B
Wakefield
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Replace rotten timbers
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2/6/06
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3305 B
Wakefield
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Grading issue and re-cement loose stone
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3301B
Wakefield
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Clear downspout
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2/8/06
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4621 34th
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Repair gutter leaking into building
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* Filled in with mulch, will
change downspout, splash and fill in dirt in spring
**Need roof replacement for
stop leaks. Temporary patch done.
***Filled in with mulch, will
bury new pipe in spring
Winter Projects
aking
advantage of mild weather and favorable prices, the Commons has undertaken a
number of major “Winter” budgeted projects that are now complete or nearing
completion.
Underpinning. On February 15th, a South Utah
Street Unit that had been settling was lifted using pneumatic pressure and its
weight placed on the helical piers. This
unit had previously been underpinned in the 1980s using an older
technology. Avon Corporation, our
underpinning contractor, and SQ Consultants, the Commons’ Engineering firm,
told us that this older technology is susceptible to failure after some years,
which turned out to be the case. The
helical piers now used provide much better support. After county inspection, the trench around the
foundation will be back-filled and the grounds restored.
Drain
Installation. Over the past two years, Units
located at 3337 A&B, 3339, 3341, and 3343 A&B South Wakefield Street
have experienced serious flooding due to accumulating rainwater. These problems should now be solved with the
installation of PVC pipe to carry rainwater from the downspouts away from these
buildings. This project is now complete.
Retaining
Wall Repair. Following reports of falling
stones and deterioration, the retaining wall adjacent 3301B and 3303 S.
Wakefield Street was repaired. The
entire face of the wall had to be removed and rebuilt. Fortunately, the rock behind the wall
remained in good condition and did not require any work. This project is now complete.
Upcoming. Replacement of the waterproof concrete
plaster on the foundation of 3303 S. Wakefield Street. The old concrete plaster has been flaking and
must be replaced. The Board has signed a
contract with C.B. Turley, our Concrete contractor, to accomplish the work when
weather permits.
Commons Contacts
ollowing is a list of Commons-preferred
contractors. Prior Board approval is
required for any Commons paid work.
Plumbing emergencies should be immediately directed to Mr. Anderson for
resolution and a determination regarding payment responsibility.
Painting,
Brick Work, and Gutter Cleaning
John Healy 301-888-1041
Carpentry
and General Repair
Patrick McCloskey 410-798-6350
Plumbing
William Anderson 703-836-4716
Common
Lights & Smoke Detectors
“Harry” Hue Tran 703-207-3446
Grounds
Issues
BladeRunners 703-273-8873
Trash
AAA/Rainbow Waste 703-818-8222
Fairlington Commons Council of
Co-Owners
3367 South
Wakefield Street
Arlington,
Virginia 22206
March 1, 2006
Dear
Fellow Co-Owners,
It is my pleasure to inform you that the state
of our association is strong and we are doing well. In fact, from a budgetary perspective, we are
looking better than expected at this point in the year as a good portion of our
routine contracted work has been coming in at a lower cost. As this trend continues, this should allow
for even greater deposits into our reserve account!
There
is always some unfortunate news mixed with the good news. The bad news is that, after living for over
ten years in Fairlington Commons, I will be moving in late spring. Because of my imminent move, and as required
by our by-laws, I will be resigning from the Board of Directors in the near
future. I am leaving the Board in
“trusted hands” and will assist in the transition. I promise not to be a stranger and to work
with the Board in a diminished capacity until I move from the Commons.
My
continued willingness to lend a hand will hopefully act as a model for other
members of our community. During my ten
years in Fairlington Commons, I have served on the Board of Directors for more
than five. I have been dedicated to the
spirit of our neighborhood and, like the rest of the Board and key members of
the community, have worked for the betterment of the Commons. Civic support of our community is most
important and I challenge all Co-Owners to be active within our community.
It
has truly been my pleasure to work with each and every one of you. As I leave the Board, it is not really
good-bye because I am only moving across the freeway to one of the new
high-rises in Shirlington. I will miss
seeing and working with everyone here, but, since I am not moving far, I hope
to see you all in the future.
Best to each and every one
of you,
Wayne Winterling
President