Lake Forest Community Association Board of Directors

Minutes of December General Meeting, 2003

The Lake Forest Community Association met at Pohick Public Library on 9 Dec 2003.

Meeting came to order at 7:35 pm. 6 active Board members and 10 Association members were present.

Agenda:

Approval of the minutes from the June 2003 General Meeting

LFCA Activities

Community Day

Web Site

Clean up after Hurricane Isabel

Entrance Beautification

Curb Painting

Snow Removal

Comments from Remaining Board Members

Comments from Association Members

Proceedings

The draft minutes of the June 2003 General Meeting were read and approved. A change was made to the Treasurer’s notes by Wes regarding the CDs.

Tom Quigley announced that a tree leaning over a path near a private propertywill be removed once the contractor can evaluate the tree and take appropriate action. There was brief discussion on public property shrubs blocking the line of view for oncoming cars along the Parkway.

Evelyn summarized the improvements at the Entranceways done this year, primarily the installation of water in the flowerbeds. She praised the contract landscaper for his responsiveness and quality of work. She summarized her improvements at the entranceways, and the sign maintenance she had done. She offered to plant more daffodils at the entrances if she could get some volunteer assistance.

Bev reported that the curb-painting project is complete. Some of the numbers had to be re-applied due to errors by the contractor.

Dave summarized the successful Community Day we had last October.

Jim volunteered to drive through the community to compile a list of all the street lights that are not working, and to submit that list to Virginia Power for repair.

Bev reported that Harry maintains the community web site and asked that any suggestions for improvement be made to him.

Bev also summarized the Board’s efforts to clean up after Hurricane Isabel. About 35 trees were removed for a total cost of about $4800. This was not a budgeted expense.

Bev asked that residents make an effort to clear the sidewalk in front of their homes after snowfalls so that children and other pedestrians can avoid walking on the street.

Wes spoke about the 2003 budget and summarized all the expenses and reserve accounts. He also discussed late fees for annual dues. A motion was made to assess a late fee of $5 per month for a period of one year on a pilot program. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Wes indicated that the Board needs to reassess the reserves. That will be done over the next few months and will be reported out at the June ’04 General Meeting. Also during the June General meeting, we will discuss the 2004 budget, proposed 2005 budget, and audit results of the accounts.

Bev announced that Gloria Flick volunteered to join the Board. She also announced a vacancy since Tom Quigley is going overseas for a 12 month period, departing next month.

A question was raised about the monopole. The light is mis-aimed and does not illuminate the flag, and there does not appear to be an inclement weather flag available. We wonder if the firehouse personnel have the authority to maintain the flag and light.

Kurt Lauer reported out on Laurel Hill. Ground has been broken for the new high school and senior center. Many of the old prison facilities will be torn down. Updates on Laurel Hill can be found on the Fairfax County web site.

Bev made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 pm.

Next Board meeting will be held at Bev’s Jan 11 at 7:30 pm. Some Board members are hoping she will serve pizza and beer.