Minutes for the Lake Forest Community Association

General Meeting

June 15, 2005

 

Bev called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

 

In attendance were 25 members of the Association, including 8 Board Members.  In addition, Ms. Cathy Belter, a Fairfax County School Board member attended accompanied by a representative from FCPS Construction and Renovation staff.

Agenda

 

            Welcome

            Approval of Minutes to the June ’04 General Meeting

            Introduction of Board Members

            Guest Speaker: Cathy Belter, School Board Member

            Announcements from Board Members

                        Architectural Review and Web Site – Harry Hopkins

                        Budget – Wes Cox

                        Grounds – Evelyn Hempstead

                        Trails – Bev Franklin

                        Yard Sale – Gloria Flick

                        Community Day – Bill Ethington

            Questions from the Floor

            Election of Board Members

            Closing

 

Proceedings

 

Ms. Belter provided an overview and background on the issue of the pending redrawing of school boundaries that may affect our community.  She made clear that no decisions had yet been made and that public hearings would be held.  She answers questions from Board members and the general attendees.  The Board and all attendees appreciated her taking the time to discuss the issues with us.

 

There were several announcements from Board Members.  Harry provided an overview of the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and an explanation to support the need for its reestablishment.  He emphasized that it will be a separate entity from the Board and asked for 4 volunteers from the Community to join him and Dave Wilson as ARC members.  The volunteers were Al Brooks, Ann Cory, Richard Herald, and Diane Neustrand.  Harry concluded his presentation by distributing copies of the ARC Charter and ARC project approval form.

 

Wes provided an overview of the new budget and announced an annual dues increase to $75 in order to maintain adequate levels in the reserve accounts.  No objections were raised to the dues increase or spend plan.

 

Evelyn explained some of the improvements she had planned for the entrances to the Community.

 

Bev explained the situation regarding the condition of the Community trails and provided an overview of the Board’s actions to improve their condition. 

 

Gloria and Bill provided brief overviews of upcoming Community yard sales and Community Day celebrations.

 

The three-year terms of three Board members (Wes Cox, Bill Ethington, and Harry Hopkins) were expiring.  All three agreed to serve the Board for another three-year term.  The attendees voted unanimously to re-elect Wes, Bill, and Harry.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:15.