MINUTES OF THE MOORINGS CLUSTER MEETING (BUDGET)
23 MARCH 1999
GOOD SHEPHARD LUTHERAN CHURCH

President, Karen Compton, called the Spring (Budget) Meeting of the Moorings Cluster Association to order at 7:08 p.m.. There was a quorum. Before the presentation of the Minutes, Karen explained why she wanted to be president. Since Minutes of the previous meeting had already been distributed and extra copies were available at this meeting, reading of the Minutes was deemed unnecessary and they were accepted as printed.
Ron Taylor read the Treasurer’s Report as copies of the new budget were passed out. This is the sixth straight year that the Board has voted not to increase the assessments, although there have been some increases in cost in trash pickup and grounds maintenance. The Board voted another leaf pickup, in the spring after the last of the fall leaves have fallen, and the hiring of a gardening assistant. We decided not to fund the contingency fund; if additional funds were required, to take the money from the savings fund. Ron moved to accept the budget; Jack Corkey seconded the motion. The motion was passed.

NEW BUSINESS:
Speed Bumps: As everyone has already noticed, the new speed bumps were taken out by the snowplow. The paving company has refused to rebuild them unless we pay to have them rebuilt. Discussion followed on whether or not we should continue speed bumps on Cluster streets. Jack Corkey moved that we have only two speed bumps; one on Moorings Drive, one at the entrance to Waters Edge Lane (across the entire roadway to prevent speeding). Ron Taylor seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
Everyone present at the meeting seemed upset about the work done by the paving company. We should write a letter to them and if we don’t have a favorable response to go to the Reston Association, Better Business Bureau and CPI. Karen Swanson suggested that we get an attorney to draft the letter.
Ann DiGiannantonio asked about the remnants of the current speed bumps. Karen S. said that we should save some as evidence of the poor quality of the bumps. If we get a new
Contract, we should ask for a guarantee. Karen C. told us that the cost of the bumps is only $500. Karen S. then added that if the cost was only $500, an attorney might be too expensive. It was decided that CPI would draft a letter to the paving company since the company had been told that the speed bumps were breaking up before the snow.

MINUTES OF THE 23 MARCH 1999 MOORINGS CLUSTER MEETING, CONT.
Streetlights: The streetlights on Moorings Drive will be done this year (Waters Edge Lane streetlights are maintained by Reston Association). It is estimated that the cost to repair each light is between $200-$300. All diodes will probably need to be replaced at a cost of $10 each. Work should be able to be completed in one day. The cost depends on how bad the damage is to each streetlight. The Cluster has spare diodes, but they have been misplaced. Ron suggested that the Block Heads call their blocks and try to track them down. While we were on the subject of streetlights, Karen C. asked for reports of any problems with the lights on Waters Edge Lane so that she could call Reston Association.
Dues: Ron Taylor moved to extend the penalty date on the first payment of the 1999/2000 dues because of the late date the bills will be sent out. Mary Buff seconded the motion. Motion was passed.
Security: Ann has been attending the security meetings at the Reston Police Department. She admonished the group to lock their doors. The Reston serial rapist did NOT break in; doors were left unlocked. Internet has provided us with a list of five people in our zip code who are convicted sexual offenders. It was suggested that we let our neighbors know if we were going away. There should be timers on outdoor lights. Timers for indoor lights should be set to our own schedules and kept on at all times. Radio Shack has a light programmer that allows you to program individual lights. Ann announced that there would be a security meeting at the Reston Police Station at 7:30 p.m. on 31 March. Mike Kelly suggested that we get additional Neighborhood Watch signs to be placed at every entrance to the Cluster. Sigrid Jackman reminded everyone to lock his/her car.
Misc. Other New Business:
There was a discussion of the dog poop problem. It was moved that we talk to RA to get signs stating the Fairfax County Ordinance and several boxes of plastic poop scoop bags or gloves. Ann seconded the motion. Motion passed. It was also decided that we would like to approach the problem in a friendly manner.
Karen S. complained about the fence on Moorings Drive that fell down. Karen C. mentioned all the Code infractions and explained that the Board would like to send out friendly reminders. Remember that cars parked on driveways are not only blocking walkways, but are also Code infractions and cause security problems

MINUTES OF THE 23 MARCH 1999 MOORINGS CLUSTER MEETING, CONT.
Cluster Cleanup and Picnic: The Board had tentatively set April 24th for the Cluster Cleanup/Picnic. Karen C. would like to change that date. Both May 8th and May 15th were suggested as the new dates. The Cluster Secretary will poll the Block Heads who will, in turn, poll their block members to see which date would bring out the most people. Jerry Inge suggested that she could use her power wash sprayer. Karen C. asked if anyone else had a sprayer, which could also be used. We would like to do all the parts of the houses facing the street. We could also touch up the yellow curbs on Cleanup Day.
Mary Buff suggested that a list of tasks needed to be done be available to the Cluster members to that they could sign up for various tasks. It was suggested that some people could opt to do tasks prior to the Cleanup Day if they were unable to attend the Cluster Cleanup.
It was decided that we would begin Cluster Cleanup at 8:30 a.m. and get together in the afternoon, following the cleanup, for the picnic at the Tot Lot. Decided that if we went home first to clean up, we might not return.
Rules and Regulations: Ron Taylor moved that we re-distribute the Cluster Rules and Regulations. Block Heads will deliver these. The Board will highlight the R&R’s at their next meeting. Ron also suggested that we should include a cover letter about parking on the sidewalk. Ted Duke seconded the motion. Motion passed.
There being no other New Business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,

Mary Buff
Secretary, Moorings Cluster
2 April 1999
ATTENDEES:
Eric Landberg Stan Wellington
Michael Kelly Ron Taylor
Jerry Inge Allen & Pat Lenz
Mary Buff Lucille Horn
Karen Compton Jack Corkey
Carolyn Badila Bill & Sigrid Jackman
Ann & Edmond DiGianntonio Karen Swanson
Don Frutchey Marianne Alciati
Ted Duke