Fairlington Glen Newsletter
February, 2001

ROOF REPLACEMENT. The Board approved a bid from Walls Contracting for the replacement of roofs and gutters at 4200-4208 South 36^th Street (Court 7) and 3535-3549 South Utah Street (Court 9) at a cost of $105,373, plus the replacement of chimney caps in Courts 1 and 2 at an estimated cost of $7,560.

LANDSCAPING. The Board approved a proposal from Living Colour for landscaping during 2001 at a cost of $82,171.

SEWER REPLACEMENT. The Board approved a proposal from Dwyer Service Corp. for the replacement of the Court 9 sewer line at a cost of $49,500.

SPRING WALKTHROUGH. All Glen residents are welcome to join the Spring walkthrough with the Landscape Subcommittee on Saturday March 10th. We will meet at 8am in the Tot Lot behind Courts 9 and 10. If you are unable to join us, please mention any concerns to your court representative.

In accordance with the Landscape Contract, the following major activities will be undertaken. Please note that you need to put a red reflector in your plant beds if you do not want them pruned or weeded.

PRUNING.

1. Flowering shrubs (flowers on old growth) such as Forsythia, Mock Orange, Spirea, and Azalea in May or June immediately following blooming period.
2. Flowering shrubs (flowers on new growth) such as Pyracantha and Previt Hedge in early Spring (April).
3. Evergreens such as Juniper, Arborvitae, and Yew before new growth and in early Spring (April).
4. Shrubs and ornamental trees after active growth has ceased for winter (late November or December) to remove dead/diseased/overhanging branches.

LEAF PICKUP.

1. November not earlier than one week before Thanksgiving.
2. December not earlier than one week before Christmas.
3. February after majority of oak leaves have dropped.

OTHER.

1. Mow lawns weekly during growing season.
2. Edge sidewalks and curbs monthly.
3. Aerate lawns in April and September.
4. Fertilize lawns in mid-October and late November or early December.
5. Seed lawns as needed in late August or early September.
6. Carve/mulch plant beds in early March and spot mulch in December. Mulch street trees in late Spring and in December.

The Board is looking for a responsible individual to prepare the minutes of the monthly Board Meetings. The meetings are held on the 1^st Tuesday of the month and last approximately two hours. Minutes generally run no more than five pages and need to be provided in draft form within a week. The Board will provide compensation for these efforts.

The Board shares the concerns of Glen residents regarding problems associated with the ongoing Comcast cable installations. These concerns have been addressed by Paul Ferguson, Arlington County Board Member, who is working with all of Fairlington to resolve outstanding issues. Some of the actions that have taken place are as follows:

1. January meeting attended by Paul Ferguson, Comcast, and Glen residents to discuss problem areas.
2. January letter from the Board President to the Arlington County Board.
3. February letter from Paul Ferguson to the Board President ... Paul also wrote a recent article on the subject for the All Fairlington Bulletin.

A walkthrough of the Glen by the Management Agent, the Board, and Comcast will be scheduled to assess issues. Residents should email their complaints to Michelle Casciato at mcasciato@legumnorman.com as soon as possible.

While the Board generally does not include correspondence in the Newsletter, an exception has been made due to the great interest in this situation. The two letters discussed above are therefore attached. We will continue to stay on top of this problem and make every effort to reduce the impact on the Glen, and will keep residents informed of related actions.

1. Roofs in Courts 8 and 10 are being replaced. We apologize for any inconvenience and are working to keep the impact to a minimum. In particular, we are reminding the contractor on a daily basis to remove debris and restore areas at the end of each day's work.
2. The replacement of the Court 9 sewer line should commence next month. We will do everything possible to reduce the impact on the residents of the court, so please bear with us.
3. Painting of Courts 1-4 will commence in the spring. We will remove the shutters prior to the start of painting and will install new shutters once the painting is completed. Approximately 800 shutters will be replaced.
4. We will be installing new trash cans throughout the Glen. Five of the new cans have been received and will soon be installed on concrete bases.
5. Monthly preventive maintenance of sewer lines continues. We have had very few problems lately; however, all residents need to remember that only sanitary waste should be put in the commodes.
6. We will be checking the court light posts at the rate of 1-2 courts a month and cleaning/repairing as necessary. Please let us know of any problems.
7. The gutters should be clear of leaf and other debris; however, if you feel that your gutters or downspouts need to be cleaned, please let us know.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. The Glen looked beautiful during the holidays! Now that the season has passed, please take down your decorations.

CROWS. There are concerns regarding the large crow population and their noise and garbage bag destruction. The most effective way to combat this problem is to remove their source of food. Some measures that residents can take is to put food items in a separate plastic bag before putting it in the garbage bag so the crows can't smell it, and ensure that garbage bags are only put out in the mornings.

STREET PARKING. Parking is a bit tight in the Glen, so please be considerate of the other residents and try to maximize street parking. When you park on the street, park as close as you can to the cars in front or in back of you. While you need to allow for a bit of maneuvering room, there is no need to leave a 10-foot gap between you and the other parked cars.

REPORTING PROBLEMS. If you have a problem or concern, you can contact the Ricky and the chairpersons of the Landscape Subcommittee and the Pool Committee by calling 703-820-9567. You can leave a message by pressing "1" for the Landscape Subcommittee, "2" for the Pool Committee, and "9" 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 emergency maintenance problem and can not reach Ricky, please call the Legum & Norman 24-hour emergency repair number ... 703-734-0900

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. Click HERE for the Handbook on the web.

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

1. Board of Directors, 7:15pm, 1^st Tuesday of the month
2. Building and Grounds Committee, 7:30pm, 3^rd Tuesday of the month (no meetings in August, November, and December)
3. Landscape Subcommittee, 7:30pm, 2^nd Tuesday of the month

ON THE INTERNET

Visit "http://www.fairlington.org/Communit.htm#FairlingtonGlen" for draft Board minutes (any corrections to drafts appear the following month), newsletters, and the Handbook. Please contact Kennan Garvey 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.

Posted on February 18, 2001