The Board of Directors meeting was called to order at 7:44 pm. Board members present: Steve Gilbert, Phil Berne, Gene Cole, Ed Palekas, Dave Wilson, Mike Yurina, and Tom Quigley.

Minutes of the July board meeting were approved.

President action item review:

• Milky spore issue. The cost is approximately $45/home for greater than 100 houses. Total will be roughly $12,000. The board recommended deferring treatment and budgeting decisions until the December general meeting. In the interim, Steve Gilbert will write a newsletter article and place this item on the postcard announcing the general meeting.
• December semi-annual meeting. The board proposed 7 December as the date. Gene Cole will check the feasibility of holding the meeting at Sydenstricker UMC.
• Trash collection. The board is reviewing the feasibility of using a single trash contract for the entire community. Consolidating trash collection with one company means an increase in community dues and a board member to manage the account. The board will present a proposal for voting to the general membership in December. A newsletter article by Steve will also discuss the issue.
• Painting of fire hydrants. Jim Evans, 7610 Modisto Lane, initiated the painting of the fire hydrants. Steve Gilbert will pass-on a community "thank-you" in the next newsletter.
• Newsletter items. Steve discussed items for the next newsletter and asked the board for input. Topics considered for inclusion are: summary of the June semi-annual meeting, thanks to Jim Evans for getting the hydrants painted, the trash consolidation issue, milky spore issue, the Pohick connector, a reminder to residents to trim trees/bushes encroaching on sidewalks, and requirements for seller packets by Gene Cole.
• Damaged tree at 7609 Bertito. Mike Yurina will determine whether the tree is in danger of falling onto residential property or community common area and recommend action accordingly.

Treasurer’s Report.

• Gene Cole submitted an updated financial statement to the board.
• Gene stated that five homeowners are delinquent in their dues. Gene asked Dave Wilson for real estate records to obtain current addresses for the owners.
• Steve Gilbert asked Gene to modify the financial statement to show ending balances without the reserves amount. Gene will also add to the reserves a funding line for pipe stem signs.

Secretary’s report. Ed Palekas reported that the Association is registered and in good standing order with the Virginia Reality Board. Steve Gilbert has the current Association’s license.

Other matters.

• Dave Wilson reported on a recent Community Relations meeting. Attending were Dave Wilson, Bev Franklin, Barry Benroth, Linda Hall, Evelyn Hempstead, and Sandy Szydlo. "Building Community Spirit" was discussed. The 1^st Annual Lake Forest Community Day was proposed for Sunday, October 1, 2000 from 4-6 pm in the park off Dorothy Lane. Residents will be notified by postcard. The committee will provide drinks and cookies, nametags, balloons, and games. The board approved $350.00 for expenses. The committee will also initiate Welcome Packets for new residents as of 1 June 2000. The packets will include community and county information, as well as a restaurant guide and a welcome letter from the association president.
• Tom Quigley proposed the corner of Cervantes and the Parkway as a possible location for the association’s third entrance sign. Rather than erecting the third sign, the board determined to store it as a spare. Steve Gilbert volunteered his house as the storage location.
• Tom Quigley asked the board to reconsider neighbor-to-neighbor contact in cases of dispute. An anonymous letter by the board to the offending homeowner was considered as an alternative. The board determined that limitations and constraints needed to be determined before letter writing was initiated. This issue needs to be resolved at a future board meeting.

The next board meeting is September 14, 2000 at Phil Berne’s home.