These minutes were approved at the December meeting. The minutes from the December meeting will be posted in January.
At 7:32 PM, President Ralph Zecca called the meeting of the Virginia Hills Citizens Association (VHCA) to order at the Old Virginia Hills School. Since there was no scheduled speaker, the meeting moved to the business portion of the meeting. The minutes for the June 07, 2011 meeting were presented to the members for approval. It was observed that a few edits were required. After addressing those edits, the minutes were approved unanimously by all members present.
Officer Reports
Vice President's Report: Since VHCA still lacks a Vice President, no report was submitted.
Treasurer's Report: Ms. Robin Welsh announced that VHCA has a balance of $4,503.99 and a credit of $0.99 from Dominion Power.
Membership Report: Mr. Warren Suyderhoud stated that current membership for 2012 was at 20 houses.
Echo Editor's Report: It cost $457.50 to print, and took in $444.43, for a net gain of $13.07.
Old Business:
President Zecca advised members that the VHCA still needs a Vice President and a Secretary.
President Zecca made a motion to table the issue of the Virginia Hills sign until the VHCA Executive Board can present a plan of action to the members. The motion was seconded and adopted.
Membership Director Suyderhoud explained the way ahead with the 2012 Membership Campaign. It was decided that a letter from the Executive Board will be drafted and delivered with the December edition of the Echo to all households within the neighborhood.
New Business:
President Zecca went over the proposed budget for 2012. The primary changes in the budget were the increase to the fees for the VHCA post box and the increase in costs and income for the Echo. A motion was seconded and the budget was unanimously adopted.
Mr. Doug Boulter, who serves on the Lee District Land Use Committee, reported on the possibility of a cell tower being built in the Van Dorn area, and addressed the concerns the county had with industrial tenants located on Oakwood Road. Further review found that the tenants were not compliant with current zoning laws and have requested that the County change the zoning from II to I4.
Additionally, the county is currently preparing for the Annual Plan Review.
Mr. Boulter also mentioned that the building activity around Groveton will result in condos and apartments during the first phase. Shortly after they are complete, offices and retail will start.
In response to a question, Mr. Boulter said that funding had been secured to expand Mulligan Road to two lanes in each direction.
During Mr. Boulter's presentation, he was asked if there had been any update and/or change regarding the Metro Bus Barn on Cinderbed Road. Mr. Boulter responded that there had been no change and that unless part of the route, there should be no buses traveling up and down Telegraph Road.
One member also noted that Glassell Court will be torn up in order to install a new water line. It is expected that this will have a significant impact on local traffic.
President's Announcements:
Ralph announced that the association is still searching for a Vice President and a secretary.
Announcements From the Floor: None
There being no other business, a motion was made, seconded, and adopted by unanimous voice vote to adjourn the business meeting at 8:09 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ralph Zecca, President