TREES. The Board approved a bid from Davey Tree for tree trimming at a cost of $600.
PAVING. The Board approved a bid from Dominion Paving and Sealing for sealcoating and striping of the parking areas for Courts 9, 12, 13, and 14 at a cost of $3,651.
If you are interested in serving on the Glen Budget Committee (which will prepare the budget for 2005) please call Bob Patrician at 703-379-4379 by July 1st. Bob plans to hold the first Budget Committee meeting at the Fairlington Community Center on South Stafford Street in early July. An alert to committee chairs: Bob will be contacting you over the next few weeks to ask you to prepare your budgets for 2005.
The pool is open! Opening Day was gorgeous. We hope everyone who turned out had a great time. A few reminders:
Early Season (until June 19)
Sat & Sun: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wed: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri, June 18th: 1:00pm to 9:00pm
Sat June 19 thru Mon Sept. 6: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Pool activities change like the weather, so please check the pool bulletin board for any changes and updates.
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
Arlington County must cut off the main water valve whenever repairs are needed. If you have scheduled a plumbing repair that requires that the main water valve to the court be shut off, you must take the following steps:
If you have a working-hours emergency, call Ricky to cut off the water and he will notify the county. If you have an after-hours emergency, call the county at 703-228-6555 and leave a message for Ricky informing him of the problem and the actions taken. There will still be a $25 charge for emergency cutoffs.
Hot water heaters have a life expectancy of around 7-10 years and usually fail without warning. Because water feeds into a hot water heater constantly, any failure will result in an outpouring. If your hot water heater is getting old, you may want to consider buying a new one. In addition, before leaving your home for any length of time, consider turning off the water service to your hot water heater.
Standard issue washing machine hoses eventually dry and become brittle, and can crack or burst. Most homeowners do not turn off the water to the washing machine when they have finished the laundry which puts constant pressure on these hoses. Since the faucets are open, if the hoses burst water will flood your home until the faucets are turned off ... a disaster at any time especially if you are not home. Consider replacing your old hoses with new, steel-reinforced hoses and always turn off the water when the laundry is done ... any plumber can install a simple lever that will allow you to turn off your hot and cold water faucets.
The ductwork within the wall behind your clothes dryer accumulates lint. If its not cleaned it can catch fire from an errant spark, overheated machine, or even a lightning strike. Clean your dryer ductwork at least every other year. Many chimney sweeps provide this service.
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 is on a well-deserved vacation. Ricky's Corner will return next month.
SIGNS. All residents are reminded that no signs will be placed on trees, porches, or fences. Of particular concern are recent incidents where yard sale signs were nailed to some of our street trees. Puncture wounds to trees allow infections and infestations that could weaken the trees. Please follow the guidelines for signs as noted in the Handbook (pages 4-16 and 4-17).
VARIANCES. Changes to a unit, including both exterior appearance and interior structural modifications, require permission from the Board prior to the start of work. If you desire to make any changes to your unit, please refer to Chapter 5 of the Fairlington Glen Handbook. If there is any doubt regarding the need for a variance, please check with the applicable individuals listed in the Handbook before taking action.
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.
All Glen meetings are held in the Fairlington Community Center at 3308 South Stafford Street. All residents are welcome.
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.