Fairlington Glen Council Of Co-Owners

Board Of Directors Meeting Minutes

 

September 7, 2004 (Draft)

 

Attendees:  Mike Hahn, President; Charles Robbins, Vice President; John Fuller, Secretary; Bob Patrician, Treasurer; Paul Greenfield, Buildings & Grounds Liaison.

Also present:  Sara Jones, Property Manager; Ricardo Solares, Facility Manager; Inas Hadieh, recording secretary; Dorothy Hutchinson, Court 2 and Landscape Subcommittee; Mary Bley, Landscape Subcommittee; Katherine Chinworth, Court 1.

Call to order:  Mr. Hahn, President, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Approval of Minutes

07.09.04.1 Motion.  It was moved and seconded to approve the August 4, 2004 Board meeting minutes.  The motion carried (5-0-0).

Resident reimbursement request

07.09.04.2 Motion.  It was moved and seconded to reimburse Katherine Chinworth for electrical repairs to her unit due to loss of power. The amount for reimbursement is $2,068.87.  The motion carried (5-0-0).

Resident Reimbursement Request

07.09.04.3 Motion.  It was moved and seconded to reimburse Dorothy Hutchinson for cleanup cost of her basement due to water entering through the window well due to gutters that were not cleared. The amount for reimbursement is $500.00.  The motion carried (5-0-0).

Landscape Subcommittee

The Subcommittee continues to survey the community for ideas for landscaping improvements. Mary added that people continue to nail signs to the trees and lean heavy items against them. Over time this causes severe damage to the trees and she recommends that a reminder be placed in the newsletter emphasizing the importance of care for the trees in the community. Ms. Jones added she has received a proposal from Living Color for Court 13.

At 7:55 p.m. Dorothy, Mary and Katherine left the meeting.

Variance Request - Madden

07.09.04.4 Motion.  It was moved and seconded to approve the variance request for Ms. Madden to extend her patio fence line, assuming the owner will assume all costs related to the project, she contact Miss Utility prior to beginning the job and that Miss Utility submit approval report to management, the work be done by Long Fence, Ricky oversees the project, and a more complete description of the job, including drawings from Long Fence, to be submitted. The motion carried. (3-2-0)

Audit

07.09.04.5 Motion.  It was moved and seconded to approve the draft audit completed by Goldklang, Cavanaugh, & Associates for the year ending December 31, 2002. The motion carried. (5-0-0)

The Board agreed to meet with their broker and auditor in order to improve their investment strategy.

 

Insurance Renewal

07.09.04.6 Motion.  It was moved and seconded to renew the Association’s property and casualty insurance program with USI for a one year period at the cost of $62, 645. The motion carried. (5-0-0)

 

Sunguard Proposal

07.09.04.7 Motion. It was moved and seconded to authorize Sunguard to replace the sunshade structure for the pool, pending final approval of the specifications for the structure, at a cost not to exceed the budgeted amount. The motion passed. (5-0-0)

 

Basketball and Tennis Court Surfaces

Management will request additional information regarding the repair to the tennis court and basketball court. Action was deferred until further information is gathered.

 

Masonry Repairs

 

The Board deferred action on masonry repairs until they meet with Mike Collins of Restoration Engineering in the new year. Ricky will continue to make repairs as necessary.

 

Budget  Discussion

 

07.09.04.8 Motion. It was moved and seconded that the Board adopt the proposed FY2005 budget as amended. The motion passed. (5-0-0)

The Board discussed the  budget in detail. Mr. Patrician presented his suggestions and the Board concurred on the importance of adequately funding the reserve fund.

 

L & N Open House

Ms. Jones invited the Board to the L & N Open House to be held at the corporate office in Alexandria on October 26, 2004.

 

Next Board Meeting

The next Board Meeting will be Tuesday, October 5, 2004.

Adjourn

07.09.04.9 Motion.  It was moved and seconded for the Board to adjourn at 9:25 p.m.  The motion carried (5-0-0).