Fairlington Glen
No significant contractual actions or community-wide decisions.
We are in the midst of a drought and the infrequent rain we have received has not been enough to ensure the survival of our plants. In particular, new plantings including those planted in the past year or two are stressed and some are dying. Please help us by watering the landscaped areas around your units. It only takes a few minutes to set up a sprinkler and help our beautiful plantings survive. Recent plantings require water several times a week to ensure their survival. While not as critical, the lawns that border our beautiful street trees where the root structures grow should be watered as well. Watering the mulch under the trees or placing hoses next to the trunks does not allow the trees to take in any water ... placing a sprinkler along the front and side yards that border our trees allows the roots to receive water. Please help us ... this is your community and our landscaping increases the value and beauty of the Glen.
The Landscape Subcommittee will not meet on the second Tuesday in August. Instead, we will have our fall walk-through on Saturday, August 17th. We will meet at the big traffic circle at 36th Street and South Stafford Street at 8am
POOL NEWS
It's been a fun and relaxing season at the pool so far this summer. Just a few reminders... Please make sure that infants wear plastic pants over their swim diapers. This ensures maximum safety. Also, mark your calender for our "south of the border" community pool party on September 7 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. Music will be provided by the "Old Kids On The Block." Please bring a dish to share.
Please remember that the Glen's insurance deductible will increase in September from $1,000 to $2,500 per occurrence as a result of the increasingly difficult insurance market. This means that the bulk of insurance claims in the Glen will fall on co-owners, since most of the Glen's claims are less than $2,500. Each owner needs to contact their insurance agent to make sure that they have adequate coverage to cover this deductible in the event of a loss. Resident owners should carry an HO-6 policy as a minimum, and non-resident owners should carry coverage as well.
READY REFERENCE
The Ready Reference was distributed with the newsletter last month rather than going through the Court Reps so they could add their names and phone numbers prior to delivery. Please check the attached list of Court Reps to see who your Court Rep is and write this information on the front of your Ready Reference.
The battle against crime involves both the police and citizens. It is a widely accepted fact that "police can not be everywhere". For this reason, the effective functioning of a police department is dependent on citizen cooperation and their resistance to crime. Many crimes would never be committed if more citizens would be alert to suspicious activity and take it upon themselves to notify the police. We are lucky to live in a relatively crime-free area; however, we are not immune. If you see any suspicious activity, please take appropriate action.
Water leaks are expensive to the Glen and may waste thousands of gallons of water. Potential sources for leaks include washers in faucets and shower heads, washing machine hoses, ice maker lines, HVAC units, and dishwashers. It is recommended that residents inspect their homes quarterly. It is also prudent to equip showers, sinks, and tubs with drain screens to catch the debris, hair, and bits of soap that can cause clogs and back-ups.
During the quarterly inspection residents should check all exposed pipes for leaks and check all faucets for leaks or corrosion. Inspection of the rubber connecting hoses for dishwashers and washing machines is essential since, contrary to what some believe, such hoses do not last forever. Because these hoses wear from the inside out, a visual inspection will usually not reveal any worn spots and these hoses should generally be replaced every three to five years, or sooner if evidence of rot appears.
The most substantial loss of water can come from our bathroom toilets:
The Arlington Police Beneficiary Association will be holding a memorial 5K run with all proceeds going to 9-11 related charities. A flyer describing the event is attached to this newsletter.
COMMON AREAS. In order to maintain the quality of the Glen and ensure common areas are maintained in a consistent manner, significant restrictions are in place regarding what residents can do. When in doubt about doing something in common areas such as adding items to the flower beds, leaving personal articles in the common areas, and placing items on fences or having items in the patio area that are visible above the top of the fences, please check the Handbook or call Legum & Norman.
B-UNIT STORAGE. Bicycles and tricycles may be stored in the common hallways and basements of B-Units if all residents in the building agree and they do not block access to exits (some limit on the number may be imposed). No other items may be stored in the hallways or basements. In addition, nothing is to be affixed to hallway walls and plantings, furniture, etc. in the hallways is prohibited.
REPORTING PROBLEMS. If you have a problem, you can contact Ricky and the chairpersons of the Landscape Subcommittee and the Pool Committee by calling 703-820-9567. Leave a message by pressing "1" for the Landscape Subcommittee, "2" for the Pool Committee, and "3" for Ricky. Please be courteous and don't call these people at home ... they will take care of your concerns as soon as possible. If you have an after-hours emergency maintenance problem or can not reach Ricky after a reasonable time, call the Legum & Norman 24-hour emergency repair number ... 703-600-6000
HANDBOOK. All residents and co-owners should have a copy of the Fairlington Glen Handbook dated November 1999. Please review it occasionally since it provides essential information to ensure that you and your neighbors enjoy the wonderful experience of living in the Glen.
All Glen meetings are held in the Fairlington Community Center at 3308 South Stafford Street. All residents are welcome.
Visit "http://www.fairlington.org/Communit.htm#FairlingtonGlen" for draft Board minutes, newsletters, and the Handbook. Please contact John Fuller if you have comments on Fairlington Glen information on this site.