INSIDE BCA
BCA Board of Directors Back Row (l-r): Brian Viola - Vice President, Ram Venkat - Resident Director, Ric Spencer - Director, Tom Gurganous - Resident Director Front Row (l-r): Pat Martin - Director, Kim Adams - President, Meryl Bisaga - Treasurer & Secretary
BCA Board in Action The BCA Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance and success of the Association. The Board meets regularly to discuss association business, set policies and procedures, and take action on various association matters. The Board last met on February 6, 2018 and took the following actions in accordance with its governing documents, state statute, and federal laws:
UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS
• Approved the funding and purchase of a 2017 Ford 26-passenger bus that will replace the current 2000 International bus ($88,000).
Tuesday, April 3, 8:15 AM: BCA Management Office
• Reviewed and accepted new grounds maintenance standards and proposed natural area expansions. • Approved funding and construction of seven trails at identified trail connection sites ($77,000). • Reviewed the request for funding and installation of electric service and power for the event stage and two streetlights at Olympia/Legacy Park and Olympia/Greenside. Action has been tabled to allow time for the Developer to complete designs for traffic calming and lighting on Olympia. • Approved pools use and support of the Brambleton Bettas Swim Team as follows: a maximum of 225 participants on the competition team and a maximum of 35 participants on the mini/ developmental teams as requested; use of the Corner Pool for practices and clinics; use of the Brambleton Community Center Pool for time trials and four meets; and funding the Team up to 50% or a maximum of $3,000 for lifeguard costs for meets and practices.
Tuesday, June 5, 8:15 AM: BCA Management Office Visit www. brambletonhoa.com or the Brambleton Facebook page for any updates or changes to the Board meeting schedule.
• Accepted the Grounds & Facilities recommendation to write a letter to the Developer and County requesting the proffers for the 5th pool site to be changed from a 6-lane competition style pool to a more desired splash/play pool with a beach entry and an attached 3-lane lap pool. • Approved the revised Adopt-A-Spot guidelines to give owners with rear property lines directly adjacent to natural forested common areas the ability to apply to create a maximum 10’ transition area on the common area. • Discussed future sites for both temporary and permanent office locations as well as a future permanent operations facility. Authorized staff to develop a conceptual design for possible operations facility. • Approved and executed stormwater pond management/maintenance agreements with Loudoun County. • Took action on a collection matter as recommended by counsel. • Approved the funding and construction of the Creighton Road Dog Run. Further planning and discussions with Dominion Energy are necessary prior to construction. • Reallocated previously approved expenditure for the installation of a well for the Town Center Residential irrigation system to the Evening Primrose irrigation system ($60,000). • Reviewed and executed the Association’s insurance binder for 2018.
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Brambleton Community Association Magazine
March 2018
For more details on the potential Creighton Road Dog Run, see page 29.