MOORINGS CLUSTER ANNUAL MEETING

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

OCTOBER 30, 2001

ATTENDEES: Karen & Joel Compton, Allen & Pat Lenz, Erin Frawley, Jack Corkey,

Art & Joel Anne Lambert, Carolyn Badila, Eric Landburg, Andrew Nachison, Sigrid Jackman, Evelyn Marquardt, Ron Taylor, Karen Swanson, Frank Best & Amy Thompson,

Tim Cohn, Mike Kelly, Edie Lieberman, Gerry Inge, Bill Berkson, Bob & Barbara Eurich,

Stanley Wellington, Jan Aminoff & Jeane Julian.

Karen Compton, President, called the Moorings Cluster Annual Meeting to order at 7:40PM

On October 30, 2001. Twenty-one households were represented.

MINUTES: It was moved & seconded that the minutes of the last General Cluster Meeting

be approved as written. Motion passed.

BUDGET: Operating Budget: Treasurer Ron Taylor presented a report on the status of the budget. Because of the change to a new garbage/recycling company, we are $2,000 under budget so far this fiscal year. There was a brief question-and-answer session on items in the report. Concerning “Note 2”One household has not paid its cluster dues this year. Asked what recourse the cluster has, Ron replied that, while he could not speak as a lawyer, it was his understanding that a lien can be put on the property. Joel Compton moved that the operating budget report be approved as submitted. The motion passed.

Reserve Plan: Tot lot: Karen Compton reported that tot lot refurbishment has been completed -- slide fixed, duck replaced and painted, chunk of concrete in front of stair removed. Extra mulch still needed. Mike Kelly recommended wood chips instead. Erik Landberg asked whether the lot had been safety inspected. Karen replied that an RA official had done the inspection.

Sidewalks: Karen reported that the sidewalk repair work was complete except for some grinding of uneven edges on Moorings, which would be done the following week. Mike Kelly stated and others agreed that the sidewalk project had improved the appearance of the cluster.

Barberries: Karen reported that the replacement barberry bushes would be planted in the coming week. It was questioned whether this was a good time of the year for this. Karen asked Pat Lenz to pursue this question, and warranty coverage, with the contractor. Joel Compton moved that the reserve plan report be approved as submitted. Motion passed.

Reserve Study: Later in the meeting, Ron proposed that we hire a consultant to assist in

developing a new reserve plan. Tim C. questioned the need for this, and in following discussion, Frank Best commented that the cluster probably has $250,000 worth of infrastructure to look after. Ron moved we allocate $2000 from the reserves portion of the budget to hire a consultant. Motion was seconded and passed without opposition.

CLUSTER SIGN: Art Lambert reported on a project he had undertaken at the request of the grounds committee to design a cluster identification sign for the entrance to the cluster at Moorings Drive and Waters Edge Lane. The sign was to give the cluster name, include a reference to the heron motif, incorporate a “Habitat” plaque, point the way to and name the two cluster streets, and include the “Private” and “No Outlet” cautions of the existing sign at the corner, which would be removed. Art showed a full-scale model of his submission, for a 30”X45”sign to be fashioned commercially of sand-carved and painted redwood, framed by two posts, to be sited in the shrubbery just inside the sidewalk at the corner. The Kellys have objected to any sign being placed inside the sidewalk. It was pointed out that from the aspects of readability, danger from traffic and actual room to put the sign, inside the sidewalk would be better than at the corner. The committee had studied the design and asked Art whether he could come up with a smaller version on one post. His resubmission, for a sign measuring approximately 24”X 27” to be fastened up in place of the existing sign at the curbside, was approved by the committee and submitted to the DRB for approval. The DRB had approved the design “in concept,” with a request for minor modifications. In the discussion that ensued, Art reported that estimates for the original proposal ranged around $1,700. He guessed the smaller version would run around $1,000. Ron Taylor moved that $1,700 be set aside in the budget to fund the sign, with details of design & placement to be worked out by the grounds committee and the new board of directors. The motion was seconded and passed.

ELECTION OF BLOCK REPRESENTATIVES:

Block 1: Retiring block rep Evelyn Marquardt nominated Erin Frawley to be chairman of block 1. This was seconded and Erin was elected unanimously.

Block 3: Jack Corkey nominated Pat Lenz for block 3. This was seconded. Pat was elected

without opposition.

Block 5: Retiring block rep Joel Anne Lambert nominated Frank Best to chair block 5. This was seconded and Frank was elected without opposition.

Block 6: Although block 6 was not up for election this year, Bill Jackman has asked to be replaced as chairman. Sigrid Jackman nominated Bill Berkson. This was seconded and there were no other nominations. Bill Berkson was elected unanimously to chair block 6.

Block 7: Retiring block rep Karen Compton nominated Tim Cohn to chair block 7. This was seconded, and Tim was elected without opposition.

Bill Berkson inquired about the Wild-Life connection, and Carolyn Bedilla reported that in addition to many individual households which have qualified, we are proud that ours is one of a number of clusters enabling Reston to qualify as a National Wildlife Habitat.

Karen C. reported on recent criminal acts, such as cars broken into, wheels stolen etc. Cluster residents should be careful to keep cars locked even while in garage.

Mike Kelly announced a show by 9 artists called “Reflections on Lake Anne” at the LA Community Center, opening reception to be Sunday afternoon, Nov.4.

New cluster board will meet Sat, Nov.3, 9:00AM at Tim Cohn’s house.

It was moved & seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed.

Joel Anne Lambert (for Mary Buff, Secretary) Moorings Cluster