These draft minutes will be submitted to the membership for approval at the April 2010 meeting (the February meeting was canceled due to snow).
On December 8, 2009 at 7:35 PM, President Boulter called the meeting of the Virginia Hills Citizens Association (VHCA) to order at the Old Virginia Hills School. The speaker was Jeff Blackford, Operations Director of the Fairfax County Strike Force.
The minutes from the February meeting were approved as written.
Officer Reports
Vice President's Report: Vice President Zecca reported on the homeless in Virginia Hills and addressed the concern of a homeless person resting on the doorstep of an vacant house. Vice President Zecca asked members to alert him of any derelict homes in the neighborhood. Additionally, Vice President Zecca discussed crime and safety in light of the coming holidays. He also asked residents to report any known areas within Virginia Hills that may smell of gas along neighborhood streets, since there has been concern of possible gas leaks in the neighborhood.
Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Dick Wright was absent and in his place President Boulter reported that the VHCA checking account balance was $5578.07 and that the Dominion Power credit was $47.11.
Membership Report: President Boulter reported that membership for 2009-2010 as of December 8th, was 73.
Echo Editor's Report: Editor Doug Boulter reported that the advertising revenues were $365.00. Actual printing costs were $381.52 for a net loss of $16.52. Mr. Boulter asked for additional volunteers to assist with the delivery of the Echo. Additionally, he also encouraged members to tell advertisers about seeing their ads in the Echo.
Old Business:
President Boulter advised Virginia Hills residents that the Candidates' Night was cancelled due to scheduling issues with the candidates, Mark Sickles and Tim Nank.
New Business:
NoneAnnouncements:
President Boulter discussed that a new brand of light bulbs has been found to light the Virginia Hills sign. While other brands of bulbs had been burning out rapidly, the current brand appears to last longer. President Boulter stated that if the three new bulbs currently in the sign continue to last, VHCA will go ahead and replace the other two bulbs in the sign's lighting system.
President Doug Boulter also discussed converting the Echo layout in PDF format. This would make it easier for the printer to receive and print the Echo. Additionally, it was discussed that a PDF format may make it easier to post the Echo to the VHCA web site.
Concerns from the floor:
George Alloway advised that the 21st Motor Ride Toy Drive would be held on December 14, 2009 at the Franconia Police Station.
Mr. Rich Meir of the Willow Oaks Citizens Association (Mission Court residents) discussed his neighborhood's concerns regarding the new lights used by the Lee District Park. VHCA agreed to discuss concerns with Fairfax County Park Authority.
President Boulter suggested Brad Center, our school board representative, or Ed Batten, our park board representative as possible speakers for the next meeting.
There being no other business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the business meeting at 9:24 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ralph Zecca
Vice president