Board Attendees :  Jeff Boehlert, Debbie Bowen, Jim Ceh, Mark Hassinger, Mary Kerr, Karen McGreevy, Wendy Osborn, Chris Tacinelli and Darin Welt.

Absent Board Attendees :  None.

Home Owner Attendees :  Two residents.

The Chantilly Highlands Homes Association Meeting was called to order at 7:36 PM by President, Jim Ceh.

Meeting Minutes: The April Minutes were reviewed and accepted with one correction. Cathe Hargenrader’s name was misspelled.

Architectural Control: Mark Hassinger made a Motion to appoint Cindy DiPalma to the ACC Committee. Chris Tacinelli seconded. All approved. Cindy was welcomed by all.

Treasurer’s Report: Chris Tacinelli reported that 20 homes still owe their assessment dues and these residents will not be permitted to use the pool, community center, or participate in any other subdivision activities until their assessments are paid. Chris has either contacted each homeowner either by phone or email.

Twenty-five thousand dollars has been budgeted to cover major expenses this year, however, we will actually spend $44,000. The remaining $19,000 will be taken from reserves.

The auditor has reviewed the CHHA accounting books and has approved. Money is currently in two accounts at one local bank – money market and checking account. The auditor suggested that the reserve funds be separated out and placed in another bank. This will help keep the accounting clean and also provide protection of the funds if a bank would close.

Land Management: Mowing of the common areas has begun, and several residents have asked about mowing of the gas lines by CHHA since the utility companies seldom come to mow. Currently all common ground that has street access is maintained by the Association. There are two large gas lines in this community. Mark Hassinger made the Motion to have Wendy Osborn contact Palmer Property Management to retrieve a bid of what it would cost to cut these two gas lines and how often they should be cut. Mary Kerr seconded. Motion carried.

Community Facilities: The pool opening is on schedule and will open in three weeks. The furniture was inspected and thoughts are that additional furniture will not be needed this season. The Rolodex system will be used again this pool season. Community Facilities and the Guards ask that you be patient as each person’s name is looked up for confirmation that they are a resident and in good standing with the CHHA Bylaws and Covenants.

Cindy Nichols won the snack provider contract for this pool season. The Guards will be selling the snack items during break time and ask that you use small bills and coins.

Pool companies were contacted about inspecting all the pool equipment this spring and have them provide a recommendation of what needs to be upgraded/repaired over the next couple of years based on wear and tear and Fairfax County requirements. The consensus was that there is really no way to check the equipment for life expectancy and if something should break, it should only take one to two days to repair.

The tennis courts are in the process of being resurfaced. The courts are useable for tennis play, however, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, etc. are not permissible. Once the surface is cured, the lines will be painted and fence repaired. Caution tape will be placed around the tennis court area to discourage use by articles that could damage the resurfacing process.

Community Events: The community yard sale was held on Saturday, April 30th even though it was dampened with rain. Due to the rain and low turn-out, residents suggested that a “rain date” be set for future yard sales. There was no recollection of there being a rain date in the past. The Social Committee meeting at the Community Center will be held on Wednesday, May 18th at 7 p.m. to discuss/plan Community Day, and Teen Party. Everyone is invited.

Long Range Planning: Mary Kerr presented the topics that are to be discussed at tonight’s meeting as well as what information should be included in the upcoming Newsletter. The planning calendar will be emailed to all board members.

The community center parking lot is scheduled to be resurfaced between May 10 and May 15. The edges of the lot will be milled, cracks will be filled in, the entire lot paved and striped.

Neighborhood Watch: Officer Barrington and Officer Twombly of the Fairfax County Police Department came this evening to train residents and discuss Neighborhood Watch. Attendance was very disappointing because only two residents attended.

National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2nd. This is an evening block party held throughout the country. A suggestion was made that this could be a way to get information out about Neighborhood Watch. It was also suggested that we could incorporate this into our Community Day when attendance is high.

Due to the recent drug arrest of a non-CHHA resident on Scotsmore, and needles and drug paraphernalia being found on the bike path near McLearan and Cobra, police bike patrol will increase in this area. Parents are asked to talk to your children about not handling any items they may find on these paths, being approached by anyone selling drugs and to notify police of immediately if this occurs.

Architectural Control: The Board is planning to walk the neighborhood this fall to look for homes that are not in compliance with the ACC Guidelines, Bylaws and Covenants. A revised ACC Guideline book is in review and will be printed and mailed to the residents soon.

Newsletter: Nothing to report at this time.

Old Business: Discussion was postponed regarding upgrading the current insurance concerns brought up at the last meeting.

There have been some problems arising from Verizon being in the neighborhood. Contact numbers were in the May Newsletter if residents have experienced any problems.

New Business: The land owned by EDS that is being proposed to be developed will be meeting in June with the County. The community and the Board will want to attend future planning and development meetings with the County.

Adjournment: Chris Tacinelli made a Motion to adjourn the meeting and Jeff Boehlert Seconded. The Board approved and the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.