MEMORANDUM OF THE 2022 ANNUAL MEETING
March 23, 2022
I. ATTENDEES
Board of Trustees Members Present: Howard Kaufer, President; Larry Rice, Vice President; John Cewe, Treasurer; Patricia Ciarlo, Secretary; Randy Cotten, Trustee; Hayden Shea, Trustee; and Alan Sullivan, Trustee.
Others Present: Heather McDevitt, Community Manager, FirstService Residential; and Katie Elliott, Recording Secretary, On the Record, Inc.
II. CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME
Mr. Kaufer called the March 23, 2022, Crosspointe Swim & Racquet, Inc. (Crosspointe) Annual Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PROOF OF NOTICE & QUORUM
Mr. Kaufer stated that notice of the annual meeting was mailed via USPS on February 15, 2022 and noted the presence of a quorum.
III. BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION
Names of Candidates for Board of Trustees
Mr. Cotten, who chaired the Elections Committee, stated that there were four (4) nominees for four (4) open positions. Those nominees are Lee English, Andrew Haskins, Hayden Shea, and Alan Sullivan.
Announce Balloting Closes – 7:30 pm
IV. INVITED GUEST SPEAKERS
A. Fairfax County West Springfield District Police Update
Captain Gregory Malarkey, Commander, Fairfax County Police – West Springfield District: Captain Malarkey gave an update concerning local events. Loud cars have been a consistent complaint, but officers are prohibited from stopping cars due to excessive noise. An update was provided for the murders that occurred in 2021. There are several vacant officer positions. New construction is on schedule for the police station and animal shelter and is expected to be completed by May 2023.Crime Prevention Office PFC Tony Capizzi discussed the biggest concerns for the community and gave statistics from 2020-2021. He also noted that property cases have gone down.
B. Virginia Legislative Updates
Senator George Barker provided an update on the budget. The legislative session ended a week ago, but the budget did not pass. There will be a special session in April to wrap up budget.
Delegate Kathy Tran provided an update. The budget must be finalized by June 30th and the State is constitutionally bound to provide a balanced budget. She also noted the issues with loud mufflers and speeding on Route 123. VDOT is doing a traffic study that should be done by sometime in May. There is a bill that is waiting for the governor to review regarding officers being allowed to stop cars with loud mufflers. Delegate Tran also discussed the possibility that a professional football field may be built in Loudoun or Prince William County.
C. Supervisor Pat Herrity – Springfield District
Supervisor Herrity stated that the biggest challenges for Fairfax County are public safety, schools, and budget and taxes. Teen job and opportunity fairs have been successful. VDOT will be putting a latex coat on 123 between Lee Chapel Road and Occoquan. The bulk of the Crosspointe community will be repaved this year. There is legislative redistricting happening and a police officer shortage. Supervisor Herrity discussed the new Alpine X facility and how it will make Fairfax County a destination spot for recreational sports and bring in significant revenue. Building should begin in December 2023. For the county budget, there is a large surplus due to a rise in assessments. There will be a Budget Townhall meeting at Supervisor Herrity’s office in West Springfield on March 30, 2022, at 7 pm. The Budget hearings will be April 12-14. The summer concert series will be returning to Burke Lake Park, every Wednesday from July 14-August 24.
D. Supervisor Dan Storck – Mount Vernon District
Supervisor Storck discussed the new Alpine X facility and its impact on Fairfax County, the need for more police officers, the new police facility and animal shelter, and the Lorton Community Center and Library. He also discussed new retail openings.
E. Fairfax County School Board Representative, Laura Jane Cohen
Ms. Cohen discussed the process for searching for a new superintendent. The principal of South County will be leaving at the end of the year. Online tutoring begins in April. The teacher fill rate is at the highest it has been since before the pandemic, but the instructional assistant fill rate is still low. There have been supply chain issues with school foods and Ms. Cohen is pushing for more scratch cooking. The budget is providing the teachers with a pay raise. To see how each school is spending Covid grant money, review the FCPS website.
V. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Kaufer provided a report on the Crosspointe Community for 2021. All amenities were open to full capacity for 2021. Meetings are currently being held virtually, but we hope to go back in person, with a hybrid option for those who would like to attend virtually. The financial position is good, with the same assessment rate. The community invested in the amenities and there are plans for four (4) major projects in the upcoming year. Residents who would like to receive updates may register on the Crosspointe website.
VI. COMMITTEE AND CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS
A. Architectural Review Board – Nick Rumberger, Chair
Mr. Rumberger reported that there were 300 applications completed for 2021, with most being approved on the first submission. The ones not approved typically required more information. ARB meetings are on the first Monday of every month, via Zoom. If interested in submitting an application, it is recommended that you attend a meeting and read through the guidelines.
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