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September 11, 2015
Board Meeting Recap
Tuesday, September 8 at Brandermill Church Member Voice: Mamie McNeal (Planters Wood) prepared a handout with comments related to some of the wording of the proposed changes to the Financial Policy. She suggested a few changes DVDPDWWHURIFODUL¿FDWLRQWRDYRLGSRWHQWLDO FRQÀLFWDVLWUHODWHVWRWKH)LIWK$PHQGPHQW to the BCA Covenants. President Charlie Davis asked for thoughts regarding Mrs. McNeal’s recommendations. It was agreed that consideration would be giv- en to each point. It was also agreed, therefore, that Item #7: Consideration of Amendments to the Financial Policy should be carried over to the October 10 Board Meeting. Reports: President Charlie Davis made mention of an article in the national Community Associa- tion Institute’s monthly publication “Common Ground” regarding abandoned properties, as the article discussed Brandermill’s efforts to
more effectively deal with such properties. Davis went on to state that the BCA will con- tinue to keep the pressure on the current six abandoned properties in the community to en- sure that improvements eventually take place. Addressing other topics, Davis announced that the BCA is working with Virginia Domin- ion Power to replace the light globes along the roadways in Brandermill, such that they have WKH LQWHUQDO OLJKW UHÀHFWRUV ZKLFK SURGXFH more directed light), similar to the new lights along Genito Road. He also stated that before winter the street signs will be cleaned. The last item mentioned by Davis was the plan to improve The Landing at Commodore Pointe. All boat/trailer owners renting storage at The Landing have been given written notice of the need to vacate the area by October 5, 1015 and returning no sooner than November 16, 2015. continued on page 2
Signs Getting Cleaned
photo by Donna Allen
The cleaning of the street signs, stop signs, and neighborhood signs has begun! We started Thursday morning in the Harbour Pointe area (Zone 1, same as the brush pick up schedule). If you will recall, when the brush pick-up program was proposed, it included the residential pick-up, open space clean-up, AND the cleaning of the street signs. Typically, it takes 2-3 days each week to pick up the residential brush and then we have the other 2-3 days to address open space brush. However, twice a year we will take the latter 2-3 days each week of the month to do sign cleaning. In September and again in March or April (as soon as the snow, sand, and salt are done!), a two-man crew will be cleaning the signs. We use the power-washer to wet down the signs, then use a long brush with cleaning solution to scrub away the grime, and then power-wash off the suds, and then on to the next stop.
Oh, Happy Dog! Ellie Webb (Garrison Place) enjoyed her time to play at the Annual Doggie Paddle in St. Ledger’s Pool on Sept. 8. This is her third year coming to the Doggie Paddle. photo by Dustin Webb
Community Shred-a-thon Day Residents are invited to bring and dispose of confidential documents while showing support for FEED23112. A professional shredding service will be at St. Ledger’s Pool parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. until noon. Residents are asked to bring a minimum of one non- perishable item per box/bag of paperwork brought to this event for shredding. This is a free event for Brandermill residents & busi- nesses only.
End of Summer Blast 2015
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Based on 50 boat entries: 50% of fees are contributed by the Brandermill-Midlothian-Woodlake Lions Club to help the sight and hearing impaired of the surrounding community. Heaviest catch, max. 4 bass per boat First Prize: $1000 Second Prize: $ 500 Third Prize: $ 200 Fourth Prize: $ 100 Father-Son/Daughter: $ 100 (child must be 16 yrs or younger) Largest Fish: $ 100 Contact nelsond794@aol for entry information.
all photos by Donna Allen
)DPLOLHV¿OOHG6XQGD\3DUNRQ6DWXUGD\ September 5 for the End of Summer Blast. A SHWWLQJ]RR¿VKLQJSRQGIRRGWUXFNVEXEEOH fun and games kept everyone entertained until the Diggity Dudes began to play their songs.
The Diggity Dudes are a Richmond band that is very popular with the younger set. Songs like “Don’t Bite Your Buddy” and “Dirty Teeth” had everyone tapping their toes and singing along to their catchy tunes.
The fun ended early giving Brandermill families time to get home and ready to begin school the next morning. It was sad to say goodbye to summer but we ended it with a blast!
Board Meeting Recap
with the Reserve Specialist on September 16th to discuss key questions with regard to the Reserve Study. The reserve study sched- XOH FDOOV IRU WKH FRPPLWWHH WR SURYLGH ¿QDO recommendations to the Board in time for the October Board meeting. Community Manager John Bailey reported that the ARB received 33 applications for home improvements in August and that Prop- erty Management staff cited 73 properties in 33 neighborhoods, while also resolving 94 violations. Staff is also working with VDOT to secure a perpetual maintenance agreement for the Roundabout;; without it, we are not authorized to make necessary improvements to the landscaping, which currently blocks a portion of the sign from view. Staff is also working to identify certain commercial prop- erties as to whether or not they are subject to the Association’s governing documents. To do so, title searches are being conducted for each property in question. Bailey went on to state that pool operations have ceased and all
the data and statistics for the season are now being compiled. In addition, the new trail at Millridge and Brandermill Parkway should be ¿QLVKHGLQWKHQH[WFRXSOHRIZHHNV:HFDQ now proceed with securing a new contract for maintenance work on portions of the existing WUDLOVDVLGHQWL¿HGE\WKH&RPPXQLW\$SSHDU- ance & Maintenance Committee (CAM;; with special thanks to committee member Jack Chappell for his “identifying” bike rides!) Finance Committee Chair Bob Gregory introduced three candidates for appointment to the Finance Committee. The Board unani- mously approved the following residents to help with the governance of the association’s ¿QDQFHV 'U -RKQ &DUGHD +LFNRU\ 1XW Maria Slowe (Crosstimbers), and Heidi Bran- decker (Harbourwood). President Davis called for a brief recess and then the Board continued in Executive Session to discuss legal, contractual, and personnel matters. The meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
continued from page 1
During this time the BCA will not issue viola- tions for boats stored on residential property. The Landing will be landscaped, mulched, trees limbed up, and other maintenance items will be accomplished. First Vice-President Greg Pearson also mentioned the article in Common Ground and the challenges relating to abandoned properties in Virginia. Locating individuals DQG¿QGLQJKRPHRZQHUVZKROLYHRXWRIVWDWH FDQEHGLI¿FXOW3HDUVRQDOVRDGGUHVVHGWKH pay survey that went out to sixteen HOA’s (none located in Northern Virginia) and indi- cated that for various reasons only six HOA’s participated in the survey. The seven page report particularly focuses on the results of three large HOA’s. He went on to state that the BCA staff is well paid. Treasurer Dr. Bob Friedel indicated that the Finance Committee would be meeting
Brandermill goes back to school Whether it’s the first day of kindergarten or the first day of a senior year, Brandermill kids head back to school with smiles on their faces. Thank you to all of the parents that shared their “back-to-school” photos.
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Tuesday
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September 11, 2015
Board Meeting Recap
Tuesday, September 8 at Brandermill Church Member Voice: Mamie McNeal (Planters Wood) prepared a handout with comments related to some of the wording of the proposed changes to the Financial Policy. She suggested a few changes DVDPDWWHURIFODUL¿FDWLRQWRDYRLGSRWHQWLDO FRQÀLFWDVLWUHODWHVWRWKH)LIWK$PHQGPHQW to the BCA Covenants. President Charlie Davis asked for thoughts regarding Mrs. McNeal’s recommendations. It was agreed that consideration would be giv- en to each point. It was also agreed, therefore, that Item #7: Consideration of Amendments to the Financial Policy should be carried over to the October 10 Board Meeting. Reports: President Charlie Davis made mention of an article in the national Community Associa- tion Institute’s monthly publication “Common Ground” regarding abandoned properties, as the article discussed Brandermill’s efforts to
more effectively deal with such properties. Davis went on to state that the BCA will con- tinue to keep the pressure on the current six abandoned properties in the community to en- sure that improvements eventually take place. Addressing other topics, Davis announced that the BCA is working with Virginia Domin- ion Power to replace the light globes along the roadways in Brandermill, such that they have WKH LQWHUQDO OLJKW UHÀHFWRUV ZKLFK SURGXFH more directed light), similar to the new lights along Genito Road. He also stated that before winter the street signs will be cleaned. The last item mentioned by Davis was the plan to improve The Landing at Commodore Pointe. All boat/trailer owners renting storage at The Landing have been given written notice of the need to vacate the area by October 5, 1015 and returning no sooner than November 16, 2015. continued on page 2
Signs Getting Cleaned
photo by Donna Allen
The cleaning of the street signs, stop signs, and neighborhood signs has begun! We started Thursday morning in the Harbour Pointe area (Zone 1, same as the brush pick up schedule). If you will recall, when the brush pick-up program was proposed, it included the residential pick-up, open space clean-up, AND the cleaning of the street signs. Typically, it takes 2-3 days each week to pick up the residential brush and then we have the other 2-3 days to address open space brush. However, twice a year we will take the latter 2-3 days each week of the month to do sign cleaning. In September and again in March or April (as soon as the snow, sand, and salt are done!), a two-man crew will be cleaning the signs. We use the power-washer to wet down the signs, then use a long brush with cleaning solution to scrub away the grime, and then power-wash off the suds, and then on to the next stop.
Oh, Happy Dog! Ellie Webb (Garrison Place) enjoyed her time to play at the Annual Doggie Paddle in St. Ledger’s Pool on Sept. 8. This is her third year coming to the Doggie Paddle. photo by Dustin Webb
Community Shred-a-thon Day Residents are invited to bring and dispose of confidential documents while showing support for FEED23112. A professional shredding service will be at St. Ledger’s Pool parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. until noon. Residents are asked to bring a minimum of one non- perishable item per box/bag of paperwork brought to this event for shredding. This is a free event for Brandermill residents & busi- nesses only.
End of Summer Blast 2015
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Based on 50 boat entries: 50% of fees are contributed by the Brandermill-Midlothian-Woodlake Lions Club to help the sight and hearing impaired of the surrounding community. Heaviest catch, max. 4 bass per boat First Prize: $1000 Second Prize: $ 500 Third Prize: $ 200 Fourth Prize: $ 100 Father-Son/Daughter: $ 100 (child must be 16 yrs or younger) Largest Fish: $ 100 Contact nelsond794@aol for entry information.
all photos by Donna Allen
)DPLOLHV¿OOHG6XQGD\3DUNRQ6DWXUGD\ September 5 for the End of Summer Blast. A SHWWLQJ]RR¿VKLQJSRQGIRRGWUXFNVEXEEOH fun and games kept everyone entertained until the Diggity Dudes began to play their songs.
The Diggity Dudes are a Richmond band that is very popular with the younger set. Songs like “Don’t Bite Your Buddy” and “Dirty Teeth” had everyone tapping their toes and singing along to their catchy tunes.
The fun ended early giving Brandermill families time to get home and ready to begin school the next morning. It was sad to say goodbye to summer but we ended it with a blast!
Board Meeting Recap
with the Reserve Specialist on September 16th to discuss key questions with regard to the Reserve Study. The reserve study sched- XOH FDOOV IRU WKH FRPPLWWHH WR SURYLGH ¿QDO recommendations to the Board in time for the October Board meeting. Community Manager John Bailey reported that the ARB received 33 applications for home improvements in August and that Prop- erty Management staff cited 73 properties in 33 neighborhoods, while also resolving 94 violations. Staff is also working with VDOT to secure a perpetual maintenance agreement for the Roundabout;; without it, we are not authorized to make necessary improvements to the landscaping, which currently blocks a portion of the sign from view. Staff is also working to identify certain commercial prop- erties as to whether or not they are subject to the Association’s governing documents. To do so, title searches are being conducted for each property in question. Bailey went on to state that pool operations have ceased and all
the data and statistics for the season are now being compiled. In addition, the new trail at Millridge and Brandermill Parkway should be ¿QLVKHGLQWKHQH[WFRXSOHRIZHHNV:HFDQ now proceed with securing a new contract for maintenance work on portions of the existing WUDLOVDVLGHQWL¿HGE\WKH&RPPXQLW\$SSHDU- ance & Maintenance Committee (CAM;; with special thanks to committee member Jack Chappell for his “identifying” bike rides!) Finance Committee Chair Bob Gregory introduced three candidates for appointment to the Finance Committee. The Board unani- mously approved the following residents to help with the governance of the association’s ¿QDQFHV 'U -RKQ &DUGHD +LFNRU\ 1XW Maria Slowe (Crosstimbers), and Heidi Bran- decker (Harbourwood). President Davis called for a brief recess and then the Board continued in Executive Session to discuss legal, contractual, and personnel matters. The meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
continued from page 1
During this time the BCA will not issue viola- tions for boats stored on residential property. The Landing will be landscaped, mulched, trees limbed up, and other maintenance items will be accomplished. First Vice-President Greg Pearson also mentioned the article in Common Ground and the challenges relating to abandoned properties in Virginia. Locating individuals DQG¿QGLQJKRPHRZQHUVZKROLYHRXWRIVWDWH FDQEHGLI¿FXOW3HDUVRQDOVRDGGUHVVHGWKH pay survey that went out to sixteen HOA’s (none located in Northern Virginia) and indi- cated that for various reasons only six HOA’s participated in the survey. The seven page report particularly focuses on the results of three large HOA’s. He went on to state that the BCA staff is well paid. Treasurer Dr. Bob Friedel indicated that the Finance Committee would be meeting
Brandermill goes back to school Whether it’s the first day of kindergarten or the first day of a senior year, Brandermill kids head back to school with smiles on their faces. Thank you to all of the parents that shared their “back-to-school” photos.
SEPTEMBER2015 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
6 9
7
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13
r"3#BQQMJDBUJPOT due for 9-22 mtg.
15 r$"..UH 7 p.m., HPCH
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