June Board of Directors MeetingPosted 6/16/2007 to 6/22/2007The regularly scheduled board of directors meeting will be held on June 21 at 7:00 pm in the Club Room at 6631 Wakefield Drive. Owners are encouraged to attend board meetings and to volunteer for committee participation. The agenda can be mailed to you by request in writing or see it posted in the lobby of each building.
Vacancy on the Board of DirectorsPosted 5/22/2007 to 6/7/2007Due to the resignation of Phillip Alexander, a vacancy has been created on the Board of Directors. This is a call for candidates who have a will to contribute to the community and a few hours of time each month to attend a monthly board meeting. Please bring your bio to the association office with a letter stating your interest in serving on the board of directors. Owners who are interested in being considered should submit their bio and plan to attend the Special Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for June 5th at 7:00 p.m.
Hiring Contractors?Posted 5/10/2007 to 5/27/2007
1.Construction work is only permitted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Construction work is prohibited on Sundays and Holidays.
2.Contractors must use the loading dock doors. They may unload their truck at the loading dock area before parking their vehicle elsewhere. The 30-minute rule of parking at the loading dock applies to any vehicle parked there. Your contractor’s vehicle could be towed away if they park there over 30 minutes.
3.Contractors must use the freight elevator that is located through the loading dock entrance door to right at the end of the service hallway
4.Unit Doors must be closed at all times while work is going on inside the unit. Your contractor must clean up any dust or dirt left in front of the unit door.
5.The office will not provide a unit key to your contractor unless you have provided a written letter of authorization to the office prior to your contractor’s arrival.
6.Contractors must remove old appliance/ cabinets/ trash from the property. If left beside the dumpster, the unit owner will be charged for the hauling fee.
Please inform the association office if the contractor’s job will include noise that can be heard by other residents. It’s a neighborly thing to do! If the contractor will be working in the unit for several days, the office will be happy to ask for your neighbor’s patience during the work period. If you have a very successful experience with a contractor, share the recommendation with your neighbors by informing the office. A contractors binder is located in the office with contact information given to us by happy owners. You may wish to review the binder before calling a contractor that you do not know.
Correspondence BoxesPosted 5/9/2007 to 6/19/2007
River Towers Yard SalePosted 5/9/2007 to 5/13/2007
River Towers Social Committee is hosting a Yard Sale on May 12th. The tables will be set up in the guest parking lot in front of the 6641 building. Come meet your neighbors and pick up some treasures. Call the office at 703-768-3800 for more info on time and participation.
Communications Committee MeetingPosted 4/19/2007 to 4/30/2007Communications Committee Meeting scheduled April 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the Club Room at 6631.Residents are welcome to attend
Communications Committee MeetingPosted 4/19/2007 to 4/30/2007
Communications Committee MeetingApril 30 at 7:00 p.m. Club Room6631 Wakefield DriveResidents Welcome
Landscape and Grounds Committee MeetingPosted 4/13/2007 to 4/17/2007Monday, April 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.Club Room, 6631 Wakefield DriveResidents may attend the meeting.
April Board of Directors MeetingPosted 4/13/2007 to 4/18/2007
RIVER TOWERS CONDOMINIUM
Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, April 19, 2007
7:00 p.m.
I. Resident Open Forum
The opportunity for residents to address the Board with comments, concerns and suggestions – comments should be brief and succinct
II. Call to Order –
(a) Approval of March 15, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – Decision
(b) Approval of March 23, 2007 Special Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Decision
(b) Treasurer’s Report – Jim Shanahan
V. Committee Reports
(a) Budget & Finance – Deborah Marten
Reserve Report Proposals - Decision
(b) Landscape & Grounds – David Adams
(c) Social - Ree Momb
(d) Welcoming – Cathy Ziegler
(e) Communications – Karen Mestemaker
(f) Garden – Sally Kiefer
(a) Property Inspection
(b) Preventative Maintenance Program
(c) Building Exterior Consultant (Decision)
(d) Investment Information
(e) RFP Laundry Services
VIII. Site Manager’s Report – Margaret Gagnon
(a) Pet Rules Resident Letter
(b) Resident Letter – Carpets
(c) Water Aerobics
(d) Reimbursement for Cleaning 41-516
(e) High Sierra Contract Amendment
(f) Telephone Expenses
(a) ESSI Service/Equipment Warranty
XI. Resident Open Forum
XII. Schedule Next Board Meeting
XII Adjournment
Spring Clean Up ReminderPosted 4/13/2007 to 4/15/2007The Landscape and Grounds Committee is sponsoring a Spring Clean Up Day at River Towers. All residents are invited to participate in this community event. Residents should dress warm, in work clothes and bring gloves to the rear patio of the 6631 building at 10:00 a.m. Coffee and Donuts will be available.
March Board Meeting AgendaPosted 3/8/2007 to 3/16/2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007
(a) Approval of February 15, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – Decision
(b) Approval of February 16, 2007 Special Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Decision
· Election of Treasurer
(c) Covenants Committee – Bill Mould
(d) Communications – Karen Mestemaker
(e) Garden – Sally Kiefer
(c) Report from Emerald Engineering
(d) Lawn Maintenance Proposals (Decision)
(e) Reserve Update
(a) Pool Contract (Decision)
(b) Convector Cleaning
(c) 6621 Lobby Window Glass
(d) Facility Pass Updates
Property Signage (Decision)
March Board of Directors MeetingPosted 3/7/2007 to 3/16/2007MEETING NOTICEThe regularly scheduled Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2007 in the Club Room located at 6631 Wakefield DriveAll members are encouraged to attend.
Landscape and Grounds Committee MeetingPosted 3/7/2007 to 4/13/2007The Landscape and Grounds Committee will meet on March 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Club Room located at 6631 Wakefield Drive. Owners interested in participating on the committee should express their interest in volunteering to the Chair at this meeting. Lots of work goes into keeping the grounds at River Towers looking beautiful and you want to be part of this work, you are welcome to participate in the committee work. We always need volunteer!
Board VacancyPosted 3/7/2007 to 3/8/2007Due to the resignation of Joan Mould the board is seeking candidates to fill this vacancy. Please leave your letter of interest and bio in the association office addressed to the President of the Board of Directors.
Parking in Fire LanesPosted 3/7/2007 to 3/12/2007The yellow curbed areas in front of each building are fire lanes. Towing will be enforced should a vehicle be parked there. Signs are posted and no warning will be issued. If you are towed from this area please call the towing company. Signs are posted at the entrance to River Towers with the towing company telephone number listed.All deliveries should be made at the loading dock entrance. Please advise your guests and your delivery drivers to never leave their vehicle in front of the entrance to a building so they will not get towed. Towing zones are yellow curb areas and is strictly for emergency vehicles.
Holiday Closing Feb 19thPosted 2/16/2007 to 2/19/2007In observance of the President's Day holiday on Monday, Feb 19th the on-site office will be closed.
Special Board MeetingPosted 2/16/2007 to 3/17/2007There will be a Special Board Meeting on February 16 at 7:00 p.m. held in the Club Room at 6631 Wakefield Drive. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a new board member to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Richard Wells. When a board member resigns the remaining board members vote to fill the vacancy. There are three interested volunteers for this vacancy.
Communications Committee MeetingPosted 2/16/2007 to 2/26/2007Volunteer Meeting Communications CommitteeVolunteers WantedFriday: 2/23/07andMonday 2/26/077:00 p.m. Club RoomIf you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to volunteer please email Karen Mestemakeremail: karenmestemaker@yahoo.com or leave your contact information for Karen in the condo office
Facility Pass UpdatesPosted 2/2/2007 to 2/28/2007Forms for 2007 Facility Pass updates will be placed under your doors soon. Please complete the form and return it to the office. Once approved, you will be notified to bring last years facility pass for a new 2007 sticker. Remember, if you have lost your facility pass, there will be a $10.00 charge to obtain a new photo pass. Owner assessments must be current in order for the facility pass to be approved. Facility Passes are renewed each year and must be used to enter the pool.
Community Website Posted 1/29/2007 to 2/22/2007We need your help. Do you have things you would like to see on the website? We are looking for suggestions and ideas on improving the website. Please e-mail your ideas to rivertowers@aol.com. You may also place your suggestions in writing to be forwarded to the Communications Committee.
Budget and Finance Committee MeetingPosted 1/29/2007 to 2/28/2007The Budget and Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday January 31, 2007 in the Club Room at 6631 Wakefield Drive at 7:00 p.m. This is an open meeting of the River Towers Condominium Association.
Happy New YearPosted 1/17/2007 to 2/20/2007River Towers staff would like to thank the residents and Board of Directors for their support and generosity during the holiday season 2006. We wish each and every person a Happy New Year and look forward to working with you in 2007.
Facility Pass UpdatePosted 1/15/2007 to 5/28/2007
Facility Pass Update -2007 Facility Passes are required ID to enter the swimming pool. The 2007 update has been announced and request forms have been processed. If you do not have a 2007 sticker on your facility pass, please bring your pass to the office to be updated. The pool guards must see your pass for you to enter the swimming pool. Your guest passes will also need to be updated. If you have lost your facility pass you may obtain another pass for $10.00.
Welcoming Committee MeetingPosted 1/2/2007 to 1/9/2007The Welcoming Committee will meet on Monday, January 8th in the Club Room at 6631 Wakefield Drive at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating on this committee please attend the meeting. Visitors who wish to learn more about the committee work are welcome.
January Board of Directors MeetingPosted 1/2/2007 to 2/2/2007The Board of Directors meet the third Thursday every month in the Club Room at 6631 Wakefield Drive at 7:00 p.m. New owners are encouraged to get involved in the community. Participate on a committee, attend board meetings and help fill one of the volunteer positions. The Communications Committee is in need of a chairman., This volunteer must be available to meet a few hours a month to discuss the production of the community newsletter, community website and ways to increase communications in the community. If you are interested, please leave your name and telephone number in the office or e-mail Rivertowers@aol.com. Richard Wells, board liaison for this committee will return your message.The Social Committee plan all of the River Towers events. They are always looking for helping hands. If this is your committee of choice, please leave your name and telephone number and Ree Momb will return your call.Whatever your interest, you can find community volunteer work right here at home.
December Board MeetingPosted 12/18/2006 to 12/27/2006
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Presentation by Ameriprise for Investment Options
(a) Approval of November 16, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – Decision
(b) Approval of November 11, 2006 Special Board of Directors Meeting (Decision)
(a) Communications - Richard Wells
· Newsletter Update
(b) Social - Ree Momb
(c) Welcoming – Ann Gasser
(d) Landscape & Grounds – David Adams
(e) Signage – Ann Gasser
(f) Covenants – William Mould
(b) Boiler Inspection Emerald
(c) Insurance Coverage
(d) Audit
(e) Exterior Survey Bids
(f) PM program
(a) December IUSP Special
(b) Window Caulking Update
(c) Request for Move In/Move Out fee Increase
(d) 2007 Holiday Schedule Staff
(e) Resident Suggestion
(a) Occupancy Study
(b) Contracting for improved TV Reception Services
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Phillip Alexander President
Richard Wells Vice President
Joan Mould Treasurer
Ann Gasser Secretary
Sally Kiefer Director
Russ Vieco Director
Karen Mestemaker Director
Communications
William Mould Covenants
Deborah Marten (Chair) Budget and Finance
Ree Momb Social Committee
Stephanie Robertson Garden Committee
Margaret Gagnon Site Manager, River Towers
Michael P. Maloney Senior Community Manager, CFM
Annette Miller Recording Secretary, Minutes by Miller
A COPY OF THE BOARD MEETING MATERIALS PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CONDOMINIUM MANAGEMENT OFFICE
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Hot Water Storage TanksPosted 12/16/2006 to 12/20/2006Contractors began installing 2 new hot water storage tanks in each building on Tuesday December 12th. This will be a major improvement in the amount of hot water supply is available. If you have any questions about the project please call the management office.
Holiday Party December 17Posted 11/17/2006 to 12/17/2006
River Towers Residents and Guests are invited to the annual holiday party on December 17th at 4:00 p.m. RSVP's must be returned to Ree Momb, Chair of the Social Committee by December 8. If you need a form please stop by the office to pick one up.Volunteers are always needed and appreciated to help with the community events. Please call Ree Momb (703-768-9261) to volunteer to help with this and other events.
Joan Mould Elected to the BoardPosted 11/13/2006 to 12/13/2006At Saturdays Special Meeting of the Board of Directors Joan Mould was elected to serve the remainder of resigning director, Kelly Fitzpatrick's term.Congratulations to Joan Mould.
November Board of Directors MeetingPosted 11/10/2006 to 11/17/2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Presentation: Mr. Ed Donohue will address A/C Condensation topic
(a) Approval of September 21, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – Decision
(b) Review of October 18, Annual Meeting Minutes
· Newsletter (b) Social
(c) Welcome
(b) Audit information
(c) Building Exterior
(d) Boiler Inspection Emerald Engineering ( Decision)
(e) Insurance Coverage
(a) Unit Alteration Request – 31-316
(b) Tax Basis Report
(c) December IUSP Special
(d) Window Caulking Update
a) Administrative Resolution #06-01 (Decision)
Establishing an Audit Committee and Fixing Its Terms of Reference)
(b) Signage Proposals
XIII Adjournment
XIV Executive Session
Treasurer
Covenants
Covenants Committee Chair RetiresPosted 11/9/2006 to 11/16/2006Long time Covenants Committee Chair Mary Jo Detweiler has resigned. She has been a leader of the committee and faithful volunteer for several years. Her dedication and knowledge of the River Towers community covenants will be hard to replace.
Board VacancyPosted 11/3/2006 to 12/3/2006There is a vacancy on River Towers' Board of Directors! If you are interested, please deliver your resume and letter of interest to the association office by the close of business on Wednesday, November 8, 2006.
Special Board Meeting AnnouncementPosted 11/3/2006 to 12/3/2006The Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. for the purpose of filling a vacancy created by the resignation of a member and 2007 board planning.The meeting will be held at 6631 Wakefield Drive in the Club Room
River Towers NewsletterPosted 11/1/2006 to 12/1/2006The board of directors signed an agreement to hire Creative Marketing Concepts to design, set up and provide the River Towers newsletter to residents and owners. Volunteers are asked to provide articles, and news to fill up the newsletter. If you are a creative writer or wish to donate a photograph to the Communications Committee board liaison to be included in the newsletter, please drop your article, news, photo and ideas into the correspondence box in your building. They will be forwarded to the communications committee but make sure you mark the items with your name and unit number.
Volunteers NeededPosted 10/20/2006 to 11/30/2006All committees are seeking volunteers. If you are interested in joining one of the committees please e-mail your interest to Rivertowers@aol.com. SocialLandscape and GroundsWelcomingBudget and Finance
Three New Board Members ElectedPosted 10/19/2006 to 11/30/2006River Towers Annual Membership Meeting was well attended on October 18th and farewells were given to the three retiring board members. Votes were counted and three new board members were elected. Congratulations to Kelly Fitzpatrick, Karen Mestemaker and Sally Kiefer.River Towers 2007 Board of Directors and officers are:Phillip Alexander - PresidentRichard Wells - Vice PresidentKelly Fitzpatrick - TreasurerAnn Gasser - SecretaryKaren Mestemaker - MemberSally Kiefer - MemberRuss Vieco - Member
Special Board of Directors MeetingPosted 10/9/2006 to 10/12/2006
The Board of Directors will meet in Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 in the Club Room at 6631 Wakefield Drive to discuss contract performance.
A Special Board of Directors Meeting will be held at 7:15 p.m. in the Club Room on Wednesday October 11, 2006 at 6631 Wakefield Drive. The agenda for this meeting includes: 2007 Draft Budget and Policy Resolution to establish an Audit Committee.Open forum will be available for residents to comment on subjects on the agenda.
Special Board of Directors MeetingPosted 9/27/2006 to 10/10/2006
The Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting on Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. in the Club Room at 6631 Wakefield Drive for the purpose of approving the distribution of the Draft 2007 Budget to the Members of the Association.
After the Draft 2007 Budget is mailed to owners a Town Meeting is scheduled on Monday October 9th at 7:00 p.m. to offer owners the opportunity to make comments on the proposed budget.
Annual Meeting and Board of Directors ElectionPosted 9/23/2006 to 10/19/2006
Voting Ballots have now been mailed to each unit owner along with voting information and bio's of each of the five board candidates. Your vote is very important to fill the three vacancies this year. Ballot boxes have been placed in the lobby of each building for your convenience to vote. Your vote may also be mailed to the election officials with the envelope provided with the ballot. Your attendance at the meeting is also very important. Please plan to attend.
The Annual Meeting will take place on October 18, 2006 at Belle View Elementary School on Fort Hunt Road. Rides will be available to anyone who needs one. Please call the office and request a ride to the Annual Meeting to be matched up to volunteers who offer to drive.
The candidates seeking to fill a vacant board seat are:Kelly Fitzpatrick, Sally Kiefer, Joan Mould, Karen Mastemaker, and James Tiner.
See you at the Annual Membership Meeting.
Storage RoomsPosted 9/15/2006 to 11/2/2006
Guidelines for trash disposal in trash rooms - Floors 2-9Posted 9/7/2006 to 9/30/2006
Trash
DO Secure in plastic trash bags before dropping down chute
DO take trash bags too large for the chute to the 1st floor trash room
DO NOT use grocery bags or similar bags they are too thin
DO NOT leave trash bags on the trash room floor
Heavy items must be taken to the 1st floor trash room or the dumpster do not put down the chute
Newspapers
DO place on the floor in the labeled newspaper bin
DO NOT dispose of the glossy inserts with your newspapers
they should be disposed of as trash
How and What to recycle
Glass, cans (with out jagged edges) and plastic containers
DO Rinse all items
Remove tops
Place in labeled recycle bins only
Kitty Litter
DO NOT drop down trash chute
DO double bag, secure and place in designated bin
Or take to the dumpster
Pizza Boxes
DO NOT put on the floor of the trash room
DO take to the 1st floor trash room or dumpster
Cardboard Boxes
DO Breakdown boxes and take to the dumpster
DO Not use the trash room between 11pm and 7am
August Board MeetingPosted 8/14/2006 to 8/18/2006
Thursday, August 17, 2006
(a) Approval of July 13, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – Decision
(a) Social – Ree Momb
(b) Covenants – M.J. Detweiler
(c) Welcoming Committee – Ann Gasser
(d) Communications Committee – Richard Wells
(b) Newsletter Proposals
(c) Basis Proposal
VII. Site Manager’s Report – Margaret Gagnon
(a) Landscape Coordinator position
(b) Water Use History Report
(c) Window Leak
(d) Part Time Off Duty Police
(e) Tree Inventory
(f) Resident Request to Waive fine
(a) Newsletter Communications Consultants
(b) Audit Approval (Decision)
(c) Professional Expenses Budget to Reserves (Decision)
X. Resident Open Forum
XI. Executive Session
David Adams President
Denise Davis Vice President
David Hutchins Treasurer
Phillip Alexander Director
Richard Wells Director
Landscape and Grounds
Mary Jo Detweiler Covenants
Ree Momb &
