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Parkfairfax FORUMThe Official Newsletter of the Parkfairfax Unit Owners Association

www.Parkfairfax.info

September 2014Volume 36, Issue 9

In this Issue:Community Feedback Session........................3Plumbing Crew...............................................3Cathy Condo..................................................4Manager’s Corner............................................5Summer Concert Series...................................5Fall Activities..................................................6Benefits of Trees.............................................7Wards & Representatives................................8New Comers Guide........................................9Board Minutes..............................................10

Why I Live Here I started looking at Parkfairfax during the conversion, in 1980. While I was looking initially for a house, they were completely out of price range for anything close-in with nicely sized rooms. Much of the Parkfairfax neighborhood at that time was run down and under renovation, and I remember thinking,“Ugh , I wouldn’t want to live in this slummy area.”

One day I looked at the models and became intrigued. The interiors were charming and kind of old fashioned looking but had big square rooms and large windows. By this time, the remaining units were being sold on a lottery basis. I gave them a deposit check, and my name went into the drawing. My check came back in a week or so, saying sorry you were not selected, but come back 10 days from now for the sales that will fall through. I did that, picked a unit on the map, and again gave a deposit .Then I got to go look at it and decide if I wanted to keep it, and I did.

I have always felt that Parkfairfax gives me the best of both worlds, combining the proximity to the city with the kind of lush landscape that is usually only available much farther out in the suburbs. There is a real sense of community here. I enjoy improving my home and working in my gardens, and spend as much time on my patio as possible, with pup and partner. I have worked on the landscape committee and the architectural planning board in the past, and continue to be involved in the future of the community. If I had to give as few as two reasons why I’m still here, I’d say landscape and location.

Steve Kenney

Seeking Answers and Solving Problems

Nothing can be more frustrating than having a problem or question and not knowing where to go to find the correct answer. Within our community, there are several avenues to help you seek those solutions. The first step begins with calling the Parkfairfax main line at 703-998-6315 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.). If it’s a routine question or maintenance issue, our staff can help you submit a work order and get your questioned answered or work scheduled. If it’s a more complicated problem, you can elevate it up to our Assistant Maintenance Director, Alonzo Alexander and he can help walk you through the issue. Finally, if you feel you problem is fairly complex and you possibly needs more attention, you can always call our Assistant General Manager, Sarah Clark, or General Manag-er, Mark Miller, and they will be able to address your issue.

Now, another resource to tap is the Board of Directors. On page 8 of the newsletter, you will find a map of the prop-erty divided by wards and a listing of the Board members representing each ward. I encourage you to engage your representatives and courtesy copy him/her when you send a note to our General Manager or Assistant General Manager. They can help ensure your issue is addressed in a timely and complete manner. Also, if you have other questions or ideas, please feel free to share them with your representative or the entire Board at [email protected].

By following these simple steps, you can get your questions answered, problems solved, and ideas heard.

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Parkfairfax Condominium Unit Owners Association

3360 Gunston Road Alexandria, Virginia 22302

Phone: 703-998-6315Fax: 703-998-8764

www.Parkfairfax.info

BOARD OF DIRECTORSLyle Drew, Ward I, President ♦ [email protected] ♦ 571-765-0910 ♦ Term Ends 2015

Ralph Heinze, Ward IV, Vice President ♦ [email protected] ♦ Term Ends 2017Rich Moha, At Large, Secretary ♦ [email protected] ♦ Term Ends 2015

Randy Sparks, At Large, Treasurer ♦ [email protected] ♦ Term Ends 2016

Kathy Schramek, Ward III ♦ [email protected] ♦ 703-998-5771 ♦ Term Ends 2017

Anna Fernezian, Ward II ♦ [email protected] ♦ Term Ends 2016

Robin Woods, Ward V ♦ [email protected] ♦ Term Ends 2016

Dave Bush, At Large, ♦ [email protected] ♦ 703-998-5235 ♦ Term Ends 2015

Jarrod Grimsley, At Large ♦ [email protected] ♦202-285-7189♦ Term Ends 2017

*All Board Members, the General Manager and the Assistant General Manager can be contacted by email-ing [email protected]*All Board Members can be contacted by emailing [email protected]

MAIN OFFICE:General ManagerMark Miller, ext [email protected]

Assistant General ManagerSarah Clark, ext [email protected]

Covenants DirectorGuy Andrew, ext [email protected]

USP Director

Belinda Jones, ext [email protected]

Executive Assistant/NewsletterAlexandra Cornwell, ext [email protected]

Service CoordinatorTaMyra Peters, ext 106 [email protected]

ReceptionistBeth Purdy, ext [email protected]

HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.2nd Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Meetings begin at 7 p.m. at the Association Office. A residents’ forum is held at the beginning of each meeting. The meeting agenda is posted on the bulletin board outside of the main office. Board pack-age material is available for residents to review at the Association Office and on the website.

MAINTENANCE OFFICE:

Maintenance Director

Assistant Maintenance DirectorAlonzo [email protected]

Landscape Director

Maintenance AssistantLoretta Samuels [email protected]

1200 W. Glebe RoadPhone: 703-578-3427Fax: 703-578-9785

HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

After Hours Emergency Number: 1-866-370-2977

4840 Westfields Boulevard, Suite 300P.O. Box 10821Chantilly, VA 20153-0821

The Newsletter deadline is the 10th of each month preceding publication month. Email editorial an-nouncements, commercial and classified ads to: [email protected]. Publication of advertisements in no way implies an endorsement of the products or services by Park-fairfax Condominium Unit Owners Association or its Board. The opinions of columnists and letter writers are their own and in no way reflect the opinions of Parkfairfax Condominium Unit Owners Association or its Board.Letters to the Editor of 150 words or less are welcomed from owners, mortgagees or residents of Parkfairfax. It must be signed and include your unit address and phone number (address and phone number will not be published) and submitted by the 10th of each month preceding publication.

COMMITTEE CONTACTSActivities Committee Chair: Karen Rugg - [email protected] and Utilities Committee Chair: Looking for a volunteerCommunications Committee Chair: Deborah Derickson - [email protected] Committee Chair: Scott Buchanan - [email protected] Committee Chair: Margaret Foxwell - [email protected] Committee Chair: Alex Lathers - [email protected] Committee Chair: Lynn Humphries - 703-820-0543Technology Committee Chair: Looking for a volunteerTransportation and Land Use Committee Chair: Looking for a volunteerWebsite Governance Group: Looking for a volunteer

Onsite Police Officer - Brian Fromm: [email protected]

Phone: 703-631-7200Fax: 703-631-9786www.cmc-management.com

Community Management Corporation (CMC)

Newsletter Editor: Jan Schrader ♦ [email protected]

Parkfairfax Forum ♦ September 2014 ♦ 3

Community Feedback Session

Saturday, September 13, 2014 9 – 11 a.m.

Parkfairfax Party Room, 3360 Gunston Road

We invite you to join members of the Board of Directors and Management for the next Community Feedback Session on Saturday, September 13, 2014, 9-11 a.m. in the Party Room at 3360 Gunston Road. Since the last session in January, there has been a lot going on. This will be a great opportunity to update the community on some of the initiatives the Board is considering and introduce our new General Manager, Mark Miller. Mark has been on the job for almost five months and is making positive strides in improving the daily management and operations of the community. This will also be a chance for community members to share their feedback and questions with the group. If you have specific questions you would like addressed at the session, please send them to the Board of Directors and Management at [email protected] no later than Wednesday, September 10. We look forward to your attendance and feedback at this event.

Most residents know the Parkfairfax plumbing staff as the people who fix the leaking faucets or replace toilets or snake clogged drains. But the plumbing staff is responsible for many more activities than responding to unit work orders.

Currently the crew is replacing water heaters in 51 boiler rooms with high-efficiency 80-gallon hot water heaters. This is the third year of a five-year project during which 14 water heaters are replaced each year. Plumbers also oversee the sewer lateral program. A contractor is installing clean-out pipes that extend up from the ground and connecting them to sewer pipes in the buildings. This effort will allow the plumbing crew to easily access the outside pipes with a snake and generator to eliminate any clogs without having to go through the crawl spaces. The contractor has finished the current project a month ahead of schedule, so there are now only 20 sites remaining.

One of the big projects for the plumbing crew is sealing all the pipes in the crawl spaces. The pipes are being insulated and sealed with foam to prevent rodents from gnawing through the pipe walls and to prevent steam or condensation from rising into the building and wall cavities causing mold if the pipe has a leak. There are only 15 buildings remaining to be serviced. The project is expected to be completed by October.

These staff members also routinely inspect the sump pumps; maintain the underground storm drain lines from the build-ings where the gutters feed into the pipes; handle repairs in the office, fitness center and pools; handle repairs for the USP program; and assist with the installation of French

drains for erosion control. At present there are eight men on the plumbing staff, but that number may increase to 10 in the future.

Jan Schrader

Meet the Plumbing Crew

From Left to Right: Luis Escobar, Sahr Mboma, Wisdom Amenuvor, Neftali Cardoza, AJ Morton, Danny Raiford, Walt

Mead and Sharmak Morning.


Cathy Condo Answers Your Questions

Dear Cathy Condo,

There is a landscaped common area behind my building that has become an eyesore. It was originally planted with English ivy, but now the ivy bed has Virginia Creeper, poi-son ivy and assorted weeds. I would attempt to remove the weeds from the area, but I am highly allergic to poison ivy. Recently my building underwent repairs and all the shrubs in the front were removed and saved for replanting. I spoke with the previous landscape director about removing the ivy and putting those shrubs in as a way to fix the problem. Unfortunately, the building repairs went on longer than expected and the shrubs died over the winter. Now that the landscape director is no longer here, who can I contact about cleaning up the ivy patch and putting in some plants that would beautify the area?

Unhappy With the View

Dear UWTV,

Sorry to hear of the eyesore and the loss of plants to remedy the situation. As you mentioned, the community is cur-rently without a landscape director. The Board has sent out a Request for Proposal to local landscape design firms for landscape assessment, planning and maintenance oversight. The deadline for bids was August 25. The bids were be reviewed and the selected bidders were interviewed. The Board hopes to have the contractor on site by October. Please consider contacting the office in September to ar-range for someone to assess the overgrown area and make a plan for its beautification.

Hope this helps,Cathy Condo

Fall Mulching

For residents who wish to mulch their gardens, staff will de-liver bagged mulch to residents at a price of $5.25 per bag. To order the mulch a resident should complete the form in this issue of the Forum by September 30. Delivery will be made to each resident during the first week in October.

Residents will also be able to pick up free loose (not bagged) leaf mulch at the Maintenance Yard.

You Can Make a Difference!Committee Chairs and Members Needed

Transportation and Land Use Committee

This committee monitors the transportation and land use is-sues in the City of Alexandria and surrounding areas. Notably, the committee closely watches the HOT/Express Lanes that the state (VDOT) is installing south of Alexandria and the po-tential effects on Parkfairfax. The committee has been active in improving bus transportation through Parkfairfax (new metro and DASH routes) and is interested in implementing a Capital Bikeshare stand in the community. Additionally, the com-mittee also works on ways to improve pedestrian safety and parking. Members participate in the City’s Federation of Civic Associations. The meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in serving as the com-mittee chair or a committee member that will help improve the community’s transportation options, as well as monitor City, regional, and state activities affecting Parkfairfax, please contact the Board Liaison to the committee, Robin Woods at [email protected].

Building and Utilities Committee

The committee reviews and studies topics related to the maintenance and integrity of the buildings. Additionally, the committee reviews utility consumption and delivery, reviews the provision of services by or on behalf of the Association, and refines budgetary procedures and recommends cost-efficient methods of usage and services. Past activities included research-ing the trash contracts to help get a recycling bin in the main-tenance yard and installing aerators on the laundry room sink faucets to save water. The meetings are the fouth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in serving as the committee chair or a committee member that will help find efficiencies in the way we operate and maintain our infrastruc-ture, please contact the Board Liaison to the committee, Rich Moha at [email protected].


This time of year we historically see many more non-routine applications for patios, planting, edging, etc. The majority of owners do some of the work themselves; however, many use outside contractors. Lately we have had a few instances where debris were either left at the location or dumped nearby. This could be pieces of stone, pavers or brick, soil, sod, or stone/sand underlayment. We reminded residents that it is the unit owner’s responsibility to oversee the con-tractor’s work and follow the covenant guidelines.

1. Dumping debris within the property is strictly prohib-ited.

2. When in doubt please contact the office immediately and we will be glad to assist you in determining where the debris can be placed. Remember we have a brush/landscaping debris open-top container at the Mainte-nance Yard.

3. Third, most soil and sod can be reused elsewhere on the property, on paths or eroded areas. In fact, our staff just reused pachysandra that we had removed from behind a unit to replant an erosion control berm we just finished. Again, contact the office for assistance.

4. From time to time residents have called in to report incidents of dumping or failure to clean up after con-struction. We encourage everyone to continue to do so.

5. We have received many requests for tree pruning. We have already completed assessing, pruning and remov-ing many trees and limbs on just about half of the prop-erty. We are now assessing the next section. However, if you see a branch or tree that you feel poses an immedi-ate threat to person or property, please call the office right away.

I want to thank everyone for their patience and commit-ment to Parkfairfax. Moving forward we will all benefit from the end result. We are “Service Oriented, Community Driven.”

Mark MillerCMC-Associa

Manager’s Corner

September USP Special: Front Entry Door Hardware

Door knocker, mail slot, peep hole, & mortise lock - $325With Deadbolt - $345

Mortise lock Only - $205Hardware only - $120

Book Group: Sand and FireWhen: Tuesday, September 15, 7 p.m.Where: The Party Room, 3360 Gunston Rd.

Heads up! Incoming! Author and Parkfairfax resident Tom Young will join the group to discuss his latest military thriller, Sand and Fire. The intrepid team of Parsons and Gold return to action after North African jihadists with nerve gas lure Marines into a deadly trap… That’s all we’ll tell you. The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month; newcomers are welcome. For information, contact Jolene Jesse ([email protected]).

Summer Concert Series Finale

Parkfairfax ended its summer concert series with The Kate Moran Band on August 16. The popular Del Ray-based group performed original songs and covers of pop tunes from artists including Katie Perry, Adele, and Michael Jackson. This was the first summer series where every band included vocalists, and the feedback from concert goers was positive.


PARKFAIRFAX ACTIVITIES

Parkfairfax Community Yard Sale Saturday, September 20

8:00 am to Noon (Rain Date May 21)

Valley Drive Tennis Court Parking Lot

To reserve a space and rent table(s), contact Carolyn Wilson

Email: [email protected] Ph: 817-909-0235

Registration Deadline: Thurs, September 18, 4 p.m.

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Parkfairfax Dog Walk/Parade Saturday, October 18

Meet at Spruce Island (bottom of Preston), 10:00 am

Join your neighbors and fellow dog lovers for a walk around the Spruce Island/Valley Drive area.

We’ll have treats and a few giveaways afterwards. Please make sure your fur baby is up date with shots

and enjoys socializing with other dogs!

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SAVE THE DATES

WINE & CHEESE SOCIAL Saturday, November 8

5:00 – 7:00 pm Party Room, 3360 Gunston Road

Wine, cheese, great conversation and other treats. Always a fan favorite.

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING Sunday, December 7

5:30-6:30pm Spruce Island

Hot cider, cookies, music, and a visit from Santa.


It is becoming increasingly clear that trees help people live longer, healthier, happier lives—to the tune of $6.8 billion in averted health costs annually in the U.S., according to research published recently. And we’re only beginning to un-derstand the nature and magnitude of their tree-benevolence.

In the current journal Environmental Pollution, forester Dave Nowak and colleagues found that trees prevented 850 human deaths and 670,000 cases of acute respiratory symptoms in 2010 alone. That was related to 17 tons of air pollution removed by trees and forests, which physically intercept par-ticulate matter and absorb gasses through their leaves.

As you might recall from the June 1862 issue of The Atlantic Monthly, Henry David Thoreau wrote, “I cannot preserve my health and spirits unless I spend four hours a day at least—and it is commonly more than that—sauntering through the woods and over the hills and fields, absolutely free from all worldly engage-ments.”

It’s more time than most of us feel com-fortable investing in sauntering. Luckily it’s also more than is necessary to benefit from the coddling of our wooden keep-ers. I emailed lead researcher Nowak for comment on his new findings but received an out-of-the-office reply, perfectly.

The culmination of the research is the map delineating where trees are most protective. In general, the more trees are in an area, the more pollution those trees remove. But they also remove more pollution-per-tree in areas where population density is high, and the health value derived from pollution removal is highest in urban areas.

“In terms of impacts on human health, trees in urban areas are substantially more important than rural trees due to their proximity to people,” the researchers wrote.

When the emerald ash borer began ravaging thousands of trees in the American Midwest, as Lindsay Abrams noted in The Atlantic last year, rates of human death from cardiovas-cular and respiratory illness increased. One study monitored disease rates in 15 states from 1990 to 2007, where the borer was associated with 6,113 human deaths from illness of the respiratory system and 15,080 deaths from heart disease. And those medical outcomes don’t even include the known psychological merits of tree proximity.

In one famous 1970’s study of patients recently liberated of their gall bladders in a Pennsylvania hospital, those whose

rooms had a view of trees recovered more quickly than those looking out at another building.

Nowak replied to me shortly after his auto-mated response. “The takeaway is that trees have a huge impact on pollution,” he told me by phone, “and when popu-lations increase, trees have a greater impact based on being close to where people live.”

Before designing urban landscapes simply to optimize air-pollution re-moval, Nowak said, we’d do well to also consider

other benefits of trees related to energy conservation, like changes in air temperature, water, and wildlife.

Air pollution now kills around seven million people every year globally, according to the World Health Organization. Factoring in the other costs of air pollution—not just to human health, but building and material damage and crop losses—Nowak’s current study puts the total annual value of pollution removal by U.S. trees at $86 billion.

The Health Benefits of Trees By James Hamblin

Removal of pollutants (NO2, O3, PM2.5, SO2; tonnes per sq. km) by county.

This article is available online at: http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/07/the-health-benefits-of-trees/375129/ It was reprinted here with permission from the magazine.


MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIREC-TORS MEETING

Regular Meeting - July 16, 2014ATTENDANCE

Directors Present: Lyle Drew, President; Ralph Heinze, Vice President; Rich Moha, Secretary; Randy Sparks, Treasurer; and Dave Bush, Anna Fernezian, Jarrod Grims-ley, Kathy Schramek, and Robin Woods; Directors.

Others Present: Mark Miller, General Man-ager; Sarah Clark, Assistant General Man-ager; Richard Kuziomko, CMC Division Director; and Recording Secretary, Maura Roll.

CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Drew called the July 16, 2014 meeting of the Parkfairfax Board of Directors to order at 7:00 p.m.

RECOGNITION AWARDS

President Drew thanked the members of the Green Spaces Committee for their participa-tion in the Landscape Program RFP process.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

(R) MOVED by Ms. Schramek, SECOND-ED by Mr. Moha to approve the agenda as amended. The motion passed unanimously (9-0-0).

ALEXANDRIA POLICE REPORT

Officer Fromm was not in attendance. President Drew reported on his behalf and reported a DWI in the last month; and reported that monitoring has continued at the basketball courts and no problems have been reported by residents and/or observed by Officer Fromm.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

(R) MOVED by Mr. Drew, SECONDED by Mr. Moha to approve the minutes of the March 31, 2014 Board of Director Special Meeting as presented. The motion passed (7-0-2). Ms. Woods and Mr. Grimsley abstaining.

(R) MOVED by Mr. Drew, SECONDED by Ms. Schramek to approve the minutes of the June 18th and June 30, 2014 Board

Meetings as presented. The motion passed

(8-0-1). Ms. Woods abstaining.

RESIDENT FORUM

Ms. Sharon Liebetreu from 1634 Fitzgerald Lane reported on the standing water issue behind building 915. Ms.Liebeteu reported that steady erosion has created a water chan-nel that never dries out, sometimes resulting in standing water for days at a time. The result is a breeding ground for mosquitoes that poses a public health issue. Ms. reported that unsuccessful attempts have been made to resolve the issue and a sense of urgency is necessary at this time. Mr. Miller reported that he would follow-up with the issue within the week.

Mr. Chris Bartos from 3707 Lyons Lane requested that the removal of partition walls be changed from a non-routine to routine approval procedure. Mr. Bartos reported that he is contracting for a remodel of his kitchen and the work is being delayed by the Cov-enant’s process because currently removal of walls partitioning the kitchen from the dining and living room areas is considered a non-routine procedure. Also, Mr. Bartos stated that the necessity of having an engi-neer affirm that a wall is not load bearing is an expensive extra cost to the resident and should be stopped.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Activities Committee: Ms. Woods reported that an ice cream social and concert are scheduled for this weekend. Mr. Sparks reminded management of the importance of outside vendors providing a certificate of insurance, as needed.

Recreation Committee: Mr. Grimsley in-quired about the two missing pool umbrellas and umbrellas or sunshades at the children’s pools for next season. Mr. Miller reported that the missing umbrellas have been replaced and options for the children’s pool will be researched for next pool season.

Alexandria Federation of Civic Association: Mr. Bush reported that Virginia Dominion Power will be digging to provide electricity for Potomac Yard along Four Mile Run. The next meeting regarding this work will be in the fall.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

(R) At 7:35 p.m., the Board voted to ap-prove a Motion made by Mr. Moha and Seconded by Mr. Bush , to recess the Open Session and reconvene in Executive Session to discuss personnel, legal or contractual matters, as permitted by subsection (C) of Section 55-79.75 of the Code of Virginia (8-1-0). Mr. Bush opposed.

OPEN SESSION

(R) At 8:47 p.m., the Board voted to ap-prove a Motion made by Mr. Drew and Seconded by Ms. Schramek to recess the Executive Session and reconvene in Open Session. The motion passed unanimously (9-0-0).

MATTERS FOR BOARD DECISION

May & June 2014 Reserve Expenditure:

(R) MOVED by Mr. Drew, SECONDED by Mr. Sparks to approve the May and June 2014 Reserve Expenditures as amended. The motion passed (8-1-0). Mr. Moha opposed.

Vola Lawson Memorial Bench:

A motion was made and withdrawn to ap-prove installation of a memorial bench in Vola Lawson’s honor.

(R) MOVED by Ms. Woods, SECONDED by Mr. Bush to approve dedicating the common element woodland area bounded by Gunston Road, Valley Drive and the property boundary line demarcating Lloyd Apartments and single family homes in the Beverly Hills subdivision from Parkfairfax common element wooded land (known as the 600 Block Woods) in honor of David and Vola Lawson as a tribute to their service to Parkfairfax and the City of Alexandria.

(R) MOVED by Mr. Bush, SECONDED by Mr. Drew to table the vote regarding Vola Lawson Memorial until the August Board Meeting to allow time to receive an opinion from the Green Spaces Committee on the proposed naming of the 600 Woods area. The motion passed unanimously (9-0-0).

Paperport Proposal: The Board discussed options and challenges and decided that more research was necessary before making a decision.


(R) MOVED by Mr. Drew, SECONDED by Ms. Fernezian to approve an expenditure of $5,682.91 for a proposal with Alexant to purchase PaperPort and additional hard drives with funds to come from GL 5065 Computer Repair & Maintenance.

(R) MOVED by Mr. Drew, SECONDED by Ms. Fernezian to table the vote regard-ing the Paperport Proposal until the August Board Meeting. The motion passed unani-mously (9-0-0).

Management Search Committee Appoint-ments:

(R) MOVED by Mr. Bush, SECONDED by Ms. Schramek to approve the appoint-ment of Stephen Kenney and Susan Cox as members of the Management Search Com-mittee. The motion passed unanimously (9-0-0).

Native Plant Sale:

(R) MOVED by Mr. Sparks, SECOND-ED by Mr. Bush to reimburse Mr. Scott Knudsen for Native Plant Sale expenses in the amount of $812.93. The motion passed unanimously (9-0-0).

Landscape Program RFP:

(R) MOVED by Mr. Bush, SECONDED by Mr. Grimsley to accept landscaping RFP draft as amended. The motion passed (7-1-1). Ms. Woods opposed and Mr. Moha abstaining.

Extension of Meeting

(R) MOVED by Mr. Bush, SECONDED by Ms. Fernezian to extend adjournment to 10:30 p.m. The motion passed. (7-2-0). Ms. Woods and Mr. Moha opposed.

Party Room Rental Request:

(R) MOVED by Ms. Schramek, SECOND-ED by Ms. Woods to approve the party room rental request for a birthday party on August 23, 2014. The motion passed unani-mously (9-0-0).

Association Owned Rental Units:

(R) MOVED by Mr. Drew, SECONDED by Ms. Schramek to approve to lower the rental income by $100 per month for 3552 Martha Custis Drive and 3546 Martha Cus-tis Drive. The motion passed (8-1-0). Mr. Grimsley opposed.

Wall Removal Routine / Non-Routine:

(R) MOVED by Mr. Grimsley, SEC-ONDED by Mr. Bush to approve changing partition wall removal from a non-routine to a routine application. The motion passed (8-0-1). Mr. Sparks abstaining.

Board Meeting Date Change: The August Board Meeting was rescheduled for August 13, 2014 with the Executive Session starting at 7:00 p.m. and Open Session starting 8:00 p.m.

MATTERS FOR BOARD DISCUSSION

Creation of Parkfairfax Community Face-book page: Mr. Bush requested legal consul-tation for reviewing social media options.

Valley Drive Basketball Court: Mr. Drew reported no reports/complaints were filed.

MATTERS FOR THE BOARD INFOR-MATION

Manager & Maintenance Reports, Resale Summary, USP Reports, Contract: Informa-tion provided in Board Book.

Building 849 Update: Update provided in the Board Book.

August 20th Bd Mtg & August 23rd Plan-ning Session Agenda Items: The Board reviewed agenda items for the August 20th and August 23rd meetings.

May & June Financials and Variance Re-ports: Provided in the Board book.

ADJOURNMENT: 10:30 p.m.


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House Cleaning

House Cleaning Services - 20 Years of experience, references available. We provide supplies and equipment. Affordable prices. We are family owned. Please call us for a free estimate 703-200-6861, 202-591-9104 or [email protected]

B&A House Cleaning Services. 22 years of experience, excellent references in all areas, specials in Parkfairfax, reasonable prices. We provide supplies and equip-ment. Call for free estimate at 703-501-9007.

Landscaping

Landscape Work – Mulching, planting, weeding, pruning etc. Call Juan Oliver (h) 703-590-9294 or (c) 571-215-5152.

Child Care

Babysitter: Call Kay, a retired owner/resident with many references for infant and child care in your home. CPR certi-fied. Available for occasional daytime care and for most evenings. Can also do back-up for Day Care or pick-ups with proper paper work and car seats. 703-379-9448 or email [email protected].

Pet Services

Pet Care: for Parkfairfax resi-dents only. Occasional or short term. Experience with pills, fluids, insulin. Owner/resident with many references. Email: [email protected] or call 703-379-9448.

Pet & Plant Care by Gerri, LLC. Reliable, loving care for your dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, or fish. Pet sitting, playgroups, walks, feedings, medications. Indoor/outdoor plant care. Established 1999 by 19-year Parkfairfax resident; bonded and insured. Competitive rates; flexible arrangements. Call 703-379-7719.

Real Estate for Rent

Watch the Fall Leaves Change Color - from all the windows in this end-unit Madison townhouse! Two levels of stylish living featuring two bedrooms! Close to Park-fairfax’s wonderful amenities, and just steps to the Shirling-ton pedestrian bridge! Only $1,695 per month, and your pet is welcome! Call Carter’s Castles of RE/MAX Allegiant at 703-399-6617 or visit www.carterscastles.com for pictures!

House for Rent - Elegant and bright town house for rent on Lyons Lane, available fall time-frame. Comes with parquet hardwoods, crown molding, and washer/dryer


upstairs. Beautiful slate patio with perennial garden. Includes storage locker which is easy walking distance just across the street. The unit is ½ block from the walking bridge to Shirlington, and bus stops for the local area. An ideal renter would be someone with a green thumb who enjoys some upkeep of the outdoor space. No pets preferred but will consider on a case by case basis. For rent for $2100. For pictures and infor-mation please send all inquiries to [email protected].

Save money by renting this 1BR 1BA Monroe Model for just $1,425. Located at 3382 Martha Custis Dr. Park at door - walk to bus. Hardwoods throughout, ceiling fans, new fridge/oven/AC and tons of closet space. Beautiful views of gardens below. Noise is minimal as this top floor condo has no one on sides or above! Cat ok with pet deposit. Available now. If interested please email [email protected].

I Got The Music In Me - Our rarely available 3 bedroom list-ing is a preverbal full orchestra. A sleek white and stainless kitch-en, updated heating and a/c’s, gleaming hardwood parquets, an expanded bath w/washer & dryer. Mature hedges surround the patio area backing to park land. Call The johnANDjohn Team of RE/MAX Allegiance 703-820-9723 for an appoint-ment showng. Go to www.parkfairfax.com for photos and details.

Music Tames the Savage Beast - No chair and whip required for this spacious 824 sq. ft. Jefferson, Updated kitchen, washer/dryer in hall closet, sparkling hardwoods, great storage. $1,595/mo. - Available 9/1 . Please call The johnAND-johnTEAM of RE/MAX Alle-giance 703-820-9723 for an

appointment to show and go to www.Parkfairfax.com for photos and details.

Music makes the World go Around - or is that money?.... anyway…You’ll love spend-ing time around this sunny front porch Adams model with Coryell Lane pool views. Refinished hardwoods, washer/dryer, Updated kitchen with ceramic tile counter tops and floor. $1,475/mo - Available immediately. Please call The johnANDjohnTEAM of RE/MAX Allegiance 703-820-9723 for an appointment to show and go to www.Parkfairfax.com for photos and details.

Music to My Ears - A lovely renovated Monroe here. 805 sq.ft… Gorgeous kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless appliances. Washer/dryer in hall closet. Renovated bath. $1,695/mo. Available Immediately. Please call The johnANDjohnTEAM of RE/MAX Allegiance for a showing 703-820-9723 and go to www.Parkfairfax.com for more photos and details.

A Little Night Music - is always appreciated. So is this nicely located 2 bedroom 2 level Madi-son model. Updated kitchen, washer/dryer, lots of storage, just steps to the Shirlington foot-bridge and bus stop. $1,850/mo. Available early Sept . Call the johnANDjohnTEAM of RE/MAX Allegiance for a showing 703-820-9723 and go to www.Parkfairfax.com for photos and details.

Dance to The Music - Find a willing partner in this 824 sq. ft. Jefferson model. Convenient cul de sac location. Updated kitchen, washer/dryer, lots of storage, tree house views. $1,595/mo. Available Oct. 1. Call the johnANDjohnTEAM of RE/MAX Allegiance for a

showing 703-820-9723 and go to www.Parkfairfax.com for photos and details.

Keeping in Time with the Mu-sic - Couldn’t be easier in this nicely updated 2 level, 2 bed-room Madison model. Newly refinished hardwoods, Updated kitchen with granite counter-tops and stacked washer/dryer. Freshly painted and ready to go. Available immediately. Call the johnANDjohnTEAM of RE/MAX Allegiance for a showing 703-820-9723 and go to www.Parkfairfax.com for photos and details.

Real Estate for Sale

I Got The Music in Me - Our rarely available 3 bedroom list-ing is a preverbal full orches-tra… A sleek white and stain-less kitchen, updated heating an a/c’s, Gleaming hardwood parquets, An expanded bath w/washer/dryer. Mature hedges surround the patio area back-ing to parkland. Call The johnANDjohn TEAM of RE/MAX Allegiance 703-820-9723 for an appointment to show and go to www.Parkfairfax.com for photos and details.

Turn The Beat Around - New additions to this sunny Adams include a new washer/dryer and new electrical panel. Updated kitchen with stainless appliances. Lovely walkway with garden setting. Call The johnAND-john TEAM of RE/MAX Allegiance 703-820-9723 for an appointment to show and go to www.Parkfairfax.com for photos and details.

Play That Funky Music - Go ahead… No downstairs neighbors…in this bright and renovated 2 bedroom 2 level Madison. Kitchen w/lots of light wood cabinets, granite coun-tertops, ceramic tile flooring. Update electrical. Gleaming refinished hardwoods. Treetop

views and easy parking. Backs to parkland. Please call the johnANDjohnTEAM of RE/MAX Allegiance 703-820-9723 for an appointment to show and go to www.Parkfair-fax.com for photos and details.

The Music Man - Had to go to River City. How about a quiet cul de sac address on Ravensworth Place. Nicely updated 2 Level, 2 bedroom Washington model has An white kitchen with granite countertops, additional end unit sunlight, stacked washer/dryer up, and expanded master bedroom closets. Freeform slate patio. Please call The johnANDjohnTEAM of RE/MAX Allegiance 703-820-9723 for an appointment to show and go to www.Parkfair-fax.com for photos and details.

Remember the Music of the Partridge Family? They would have loved this gor-geous large traditional colonial on 3 levels with 2.5 baths. A renovated kitchen, 4 spacious bedrooms, separate laundry room, custom rear deck and 2 car garage. Located adjacent to Fort Ward Park. Please call the johnANDjohnTEAM of RE/MAX Allegiance 703-820-9723 for an appointment to show and go to www.Park-fairfax.com for photos and details.

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Parkfairfax CondominiumUnit Owners Association3360 Gunston RoadAlexandria, VA 22302

September 2014Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6

Activities Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Communications Committee Meeting

7 p.m.

Doggie Dip 12 - 2 p.m.

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Recreation Committee Meeting

5 p.m.

Covenants Committee Meeting7 p.m.

Newsletter Submission Deadline

Transportation and Land Use Committee

Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Large Item Pick up

Community Feedback Session

9 - 11 a.m. Office Open

Walk-Ins Only9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

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Finance Committee Meeting 7 p.m.

Book Club 7 p.m.

Board Meeting 7 p.m.

Community Wide Yard Sale

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Buildings and Utilities Committee Meeting

7 p.m.

Green Spaces Committee Meeting

7:30 p.m. Large Item Pick Up

Deadline for Non-Routine Covenants

Applications

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Quarterly Financial Meeting 7 p.m.

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Recreation Committee Meeting

5 p.m.

Activities Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Office OpenWalk-Ins Only

9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Meetings are held at the Association office unless otherwise noted. Please call office to confirm if you have any questions. (703) 998-6315.

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