Fairlington Glen


NEWSLETTER                                                                                                                   August 2004


 

 

AUGUST 4TH BOARD MEETING

 

PEST CONTROL. The Board approved a bid from Triple “S” Pest Management for enhanced services including monthly inspections of the entire property at a cost of $150 per month.

 

 

BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

 

There will be an August Building and Grounds Committee meeting on August 17th.

 

 

POOL COMMITTEE

 

With all the rain this summer we are still having a terrific pool season. A few reminders:

 

•        Let's all remember to pick up after ourselves. There are trash cans and recycling cans placed strategically around the pool area.

 

•        Check the Lost and Found. It will be emptied soon.

 

Please check the bulletin board at the pool for new and upcoming events or changes to our events scheduled. At this writing our Glen pool calendar girl is on vacation so please add the following to your home calendar of "things to do":

 

•        Sunday mornings (10-12): the Volleyball net is up!  Enjoy a game.

 

•        Saturday, August 14 - Movie Night - bring family and friends for an outdoor movie. Contributions will be accepted with a donation being made to a neighborhood nonprofit.

 

•        Wednesday, August 18 (7pm) - Wine and Cheese Tasting - bring a bottle of wine or a snack to share and meet your neighbors at the pool.

 

•        Friday, September 3 (9-11pm): Late Night Swim.

 

•        Saturday, September 11 (4-7pm): End of the Year Party (rain date September 12). Bring a favorite dish to share. Margaritas for the adults and Snow Cones for the kids will be provided.

 

Future Possibilities.....We hope to have a demonstration by an Arlington Synchronized Swim Team! Watch the bulletin board for date and time.

 

CRIME

 

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.

 

 

CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY

 

The Arlington County Police Department conducts two sessions of their Citizens' Police Academy annually in March and September. The classes will be held on Wednesday evenings for twelve weeks. Topics include search and seizure, laws of arrest, traffic enforcement/radar, firearm safety, gangs and K-9 uses. Participants will also be introduced to basic self-defense techniques. The next class starts on September 1, 2004. If you or anyone you know is interested in attending, please contact Sergeant Roger Stegall at 703-228-4247 or by e-mail at rstega@co.arlington.va.us

 

 

FAIRLINGTON AT 50

 

Fairlington at 50 - 60th Anniversary Edition. A history of Fairlington, along with photographs (1943-2003), authored by resident Catherine Fellows, are available at $20. Order by calling 703-379-6860 (Sandy).

 

 

PERSONAL INSURANCE INFORMATION

 

A fact sheet from USI Insurance Services Corporation, providing information for unit owners regarding their personal insurance needs, is attached to this newsletter.

 

 

CHECK FOR LEAKS

 

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:

 

•        Your toilet may have a leak at the overflow pipe if water is still running into the bowl or if water can be heard running after the tank has stopped filling.

 

•        You may have a silent, plunger-ball leak. To test for a silent leak, drop some food coloring into the tank and wait ten minutes. If the food coloring appears in the toilet bowl there is a silent leak.

 

 

MAINTENANCE OFFICE EMAIL

 

Please remember that we now have email capability in the Maintenance Office. Residents are requested to use email for routine maintenance requests to ensure the maintenance staff has a clear understanding of the problem and the address and phone number of the affected resident. The email address is ricksolfg@aol.com. The phone (703-820-9567) is still available for emergencies or those without an email capability.

 

 

MAINTENANCE OFFICE PHONE CALLS

 

If you need to contact Ricky or the chairpersons of the Landscape Subcommittee and the Pool Committee by calling 703-820-9567, please remember that your phone number and address are essential and must be understood. Please speak slowly when providing this information and consider repeating it to ensure it will be understood by those accessing your messages.

 

 

PHONE LISTS

 

The two lists of Court Representatives and Important Phone Numbers are not current and will not be published in the Newsletter until they are updated. If you desire information regarding these lists, please contact Paul B. Greenfield at 703-820-9692 or at paul@paulgreenfield.com

 

 

RICKY’S CORNER

 

•        Sewer relining in Court 10 is completed.

 

•        Sewer relining in Court 13 should be undertaken by the end of August. We will notify residents of the Court shortly before the commencement of work.

 

•        Roof replacement in Court 14 is underway. We appreciate your patience and understanding as this work progresses.

 

•        Roof replacement in Court 3 will commence after completion of the roof replacement efforts in Court 14.

 

•        If you have any maintenance needs, please give us a call.

 

 

REMINDERS

 

DOGS. Dogs are to be kept on a leash at all times. No dog is to be tethered to any object in the common areas. Dogs are not permitted to run free except in designated “off-leash” exercise areas in Arlington County. The closest dog exercise area to the Glen is currently at Utah Field. Be sure to pick up the deposits left by your dogs. There are trash receptacles throughout the Glen where the bagged goodies can be deposited.

 

PARKING. Parking in all courts is restricted to lined spaces which are assigned to residents for their sole use. Parking is not allowed in court entrances, in fire lanes, or on lawns and sidewalks. Particular care should be taken if you are moving in or out of a unit ... make sure that you do not drive a trailer or other vehicle up on the grass. If you see this happening, please remind the resident and movers that it is not permitted. In addition, there have been instances where contractors and delivery personnel park in the courtyards while conducting their business. Please inform these personnel that the parking spaces are reserved and they need to park in the street.

 

HOSES. Please put hoses away as soon as you finish watering the grass and plants around your units. Hoses that are left out for extended periods are unsightly, a liability hazard for those walking or playing in the area, and an impediment to our landscape contractor during grass cutting and other efforts.

 

REPORTING PROBLEMS. You can contact Ricky and the chairpersons of the Landscape Subcommittee and Pool Committee by calling 703-820-9567. You can leave a message by pressing “1" for the Landscape Subcommittee and “2" for the Pool Committee. To leave a message for Ricky, wait for the tone at the end of the recorded message or press “9" or “#” to end the recorded message and go to the tone. Please be courteous and don’t call these people at home. If you have an after-hours emergency maintenance problem or can not reach Ricky after a reasonable time, please 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.

 

 

MEETINGS

 

All Glen meetings are held in the Fairlington Community Center at 3308 South Stafford Street. All residents are welcome.

         •        Board of Directors, 7:30pm, 1st Tuesday of the month

         •        Building and Grounds Committee, 7:30pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month (no meetings in August, November, and December)

         •        Landscape Subcommittee, 7:00pm, 2nd Tuesday of the month (no meetings in July, November, and December)

 

 

ON THE INTERNET

 

Visit “http://www.fairlington.org/glenindex.htm” for draft Board minutes, newsletters, and the Handbook. Please contact John Fuller if you have comments on Fairlington Glen information on this site.

 


 

The Fairlington Glen Newsletter is a communication channel by which the Board of Directors disseminates information to Glen residents and co-owners. Please provide any comments or recommendations to the Board Secretary, John Fuller, at fairlingtonglen@aol.com, or to any other Board member, prior to the monthly Board of Directors meeting.