Chantilly Highlands Homes Association 2001 Annual Home Owners Meeting

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The Highlander Newsletter for Chantilly Highlands 2001 Annual Homeowners Meeting Architectural Control Committee Hundreds of requests were reviewed and approved this year for color changes, decks and fences. The emphasis this year was on the revision of the original guidelines to incorporate changes in the laws and provide consistency in the text. Their most difficult task is following up with the 1-2 percent of the properties that are in non-compliance. Return to top Community Center The community center this past year was used by: eight scout troops, two CCD classes, one Odyssey of the Mind group, the Mom and Tot group, the Garden Club, a book drive, the start of a women's race-walk / running club, art classes, various party rentals and the CHHA monthly board meetings. In addition to that, there were community parties such as the Holiday party, the Easter Egg Hunt, the Halloween Parade, Community Day festivities (although very wet!), a Halloween haunted house with games run by a girl scout troop and a craft fair. The sign board in front of the community center is being kept current by a Cadette Girl Scout in our community. So keep an eye out for meeting dates and times, as well as special happenings in Chantilly Highlands! Return to top Community Facilities Committee The year 2000 was a very successful year for the Community Facilities Committee. All of our facilities were well utilized by the community and very few complaints or problems were experienced during the year. Funds were used to replace the aging fence around the pool, purchase new chairs and tables for the pool area as well as an additional Funbrella. We also had to replace the pump for the pool as the old one burned out during the season and was too old to repair. The cracks in the tennis court were repaired, and new tables were purchased for the Community Center. With respect to the operations of the pool, the Board renewed the management contract with Crystal Aquatics for three years and adopted a plan to limit future Outside Memberships for the pool.For 2001 we plan to consider a new water slide for the pool, a possible cooking and food serving facility in the pool area, and improve the landscaping around the community buildings. The Community Facilities Committee meets the second Monday of each month and please join us so that we have your comments and input to help us manage the Community Facilities. Return to top Land Management Committee The Land Management Committee maintained and improved many areas this year. Crepe Myrtles and evergreens were planted in the community center parking lot and parcel W. They coordinated efforts with neighbors to plant Leland Cypress and Crepe Myrtle on parcel C at Kinross and Centreville Road. They also worked with CYA to have Leland Cypress trees planted at parcel Q where they cleared the area of underbrush exposing the chain link fence around the ball fields. The committee hired companies to install a sprinkler system at the community center, to prune limbs on overhanging pine trees at the tennis courts, and to prune the landscaping around the community center properly. As with any large property, projects such as replacing light fixtures, procuring entrance signs, and repairing the existing signs were ongoing. The work may get tedious, but neighbors are encouraged to get involved. It is a good way to feel connected to the community while making a positive impact on the neighborhood. Return to top Long Range Planning Committee The LRPC started the year preparing for the homeowner survey regarding the proposed Parcel G trail. Due to hard work of interested homeowners, the issue was fairly put to residents in the form of a survey in the dues mailing. With two thirds of the homeowners responding to the survey, the trail did not gain sufficient support to proceed. The committee wishes to thank all those on both sides of the issue who took the time to help determine the course of development of our community. In response to homeowner complaints regarding pool crowding, the committee took up the issue of a possible pool expansion. After looking at several alternatives the committee determined that there was no cost-effective option for significant pool expansion.The committee also responded to the requests of homeowners for additional facilities at the community center to support social functions, cooking food, and selling items during pool hours and swim meets. The committee proposed a concept for a Gazebo/Kiosk to the Board which was approved for further study this year. Return to top Neighborhood Watch There continued to be minor acts of vandalism in the neighborhood, especially damage to vehicles. There were also a couple of incidents of vandalism on the school's property. Interest in the neighborhood watch program is still very low. There are not enough people involved to establish weekend evening monitoring of common areas. Nevertheless, several neighborhood members attended the Neighborhood Watch training offered monthly by the County Sheriff at the Route 50 Substation. We will continue to encourage people to get training and then to be the eyes and ears of the community. Return to top Social Activities Thanks to the strong community support, Chantilly Highlands enjoyed a successful spring egg hunt, yard sale, Community Day, Halloween parade, golf tournament, and holiday party. These activities took the efforts of many volunteers and were enjoyed by all who participated. Special recognition goes to the Mom & Tot group for their large roll in many of the activities. This is a wonderful committee with which to participate. Each activity has a definite date that allows volunteers to pick and choose those that are convenient, and every activity involves having fun with neighbors! Join us! Return to top Website The CHHA website is undergoing an overhaul to update the information and links. The new site should be online soon. This year, we are planning to make the website a more useful tool for the association by making several improvements, including online database updates, bulletin boards, online email address lookup for residents, and more. Please email your suggestions to hoa@chha.org. Return to top 2000 Budget We ended the year with an actual loss of $607 versus a budgeted loss of $18,841. We switched banks at year-end to get accounts that pay higher interest and have lower fees. Also, the funds in the reserve account have been invested in CD's with a higher rate of return. The reserve fund has been maintained and we believe reserves are adequate for future replacements. Community Facilities (pool) and Land Management continue to represent approximately 70% of our operating budget. Capital improvements were slightly below budget and would have been significantly below budget if the pool pump had not gone out as it did. Return to top 2001 Budget Dues were increased from $196 for 2000 to $203 for 2001. Invoices will be sent out in February and the annual assessment will be due by March 31st. Outside pool memberships have been reduced in number. The mortgage on the community center will be paid off during 2001. While the budget includes a large amount of "potential" capital improvements, the Board will do as it did last year and consider whether to make those capital improvements and the priority of those capital improvements during the year. The Board does not necessarily consider the capital improvements to be included in the budget as being already approved or that they will definitely be done. Return to top Election of New Board Members Elizabeth Grasty, Barbara Mooney, and Vicky Danoy were elected to replace outgoing board members Terri McGinnis, George Hargenrader, and Loretta Malander. Return to top		Archived Articles Annual Home Owners Minutes Meeting Presentations: Architectural Control Committee Community Center Community Facilities Committee Land Management Committee Long Range Planning Committee Neighborhood Watch Social Activities Website 2000 Budget 2001 Budget Election of New Board Members
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