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April 2002

•CHHA Information 2

•CHHA Meeting Minutes 3

•Community Calendar 5

•Crime Report 7

•Swim Team Registration Form

9

•Classified Ads 1

Final preparations are now being made for the Chantilly Highlands Annual Community Yard Sale, and we hope it will be our best one yet! The sale will be held on Saturday, April 27th from 8 AM until 12 noon, rain or shine. Advertising We will be advertising our yard sale in the local weekly newspapers in western Fairfax County and eastern Loudoun County. In addi-tion, we plan to post signs along Centreville Road, Franklin Farm Road and McLearen Road several days before the sale. Please help to spread the word to your family, friends, and co-workers. There will be bargains galore! Beth Smith has made some attractive yard sale signs that can be placed at the end of your street or pipestem to advertise to potential cus-tomers. If you would like one of these signs to post, they will be available outside the front door of the CHHA Community Center at 12 noon on Friday, April 26th, on a first come first served basis. Maps Again this year, we will be distributing Chantilly Highlands maps and vendor listing handouts at each of the four community en-trances the morning of the sale. The first page of the handout will be a community map, and each additional page will contain a listing of par-ticipating addresses by item categories. Inclu-sion in the vendor listing is completely volun-tary, and each home may sign up for as many categories as desired. (See the March issue for a

complete listing.) It is our hope that by distributing these maps and vendor handouts, we will be help-ing to bring more potential buyers to your sale. If you would like to be included in our map hand-out, please contact Susan McCullough at (703) 904-8453 or e-mail [email protected] NO LATER THAN Monday, April 22nd. Please identify under which categories you would like your address listed. Charitable Donations We have been unable to find a charity that is willing to send a truck to our community the af-ternoon of April 27th to pick up donations. All of the charities we spoke with would be glad to pick up donations on their truck’s regularly scheduled days in our area in late April or early May. Below is a listing of several charities who would be inter-ested in receiving donations on their next sched-uled pickup run.

The Salvation Army 703-642-9270 Purple Heart 301-277-0063 Vietnam Veterans of America 800-448-9870 Value Village 301-422-1212

Refreshments Members of a local travel soccer team will be selling refreshments at the Community Center on sale day. Please stop by for a delicious treat! If you have any questions or would like to assist us in our yard sale planning, please contact Beth at 703-834-1903 or Susan at 703-904-8453.

There is no need to wait for The High-lander when you need a copy of a CHHA form. Community forms are available online 24 hours a day. If you are new to the neighbor-hood and would like to update the information on the database, or are selling your home and need to obtain a copy of the resale request form, simply go to the web links listed on page 2. These forms and more are only a click away!

www.CHHA.org News

Volunteers Needed!

Check the calendar on page 5. There are numerous opportunities in

April to support your community! The committees are also listed.

GET INVOLVED!!!

Chantilly Highlands continues to lead the Northern Virginia area with the lowest dues of any incorporated homeowners association. Why? All management of the development is conducted by volunteers. These volunteers plan social events, sched-ule repairs to the pool and community center ensure that common areas are maintained, hire contractors, and more. Where do these volun-teers come from? YOU, the community. All of the committees listed on page 2 are in need of members. What are your interests, talents, and hobbies? Contact a board member and attend one of the meetings listed on the community calendar on page 5. The community needs your help.

Resolve to Get Involved!

Annual Community Yard Sale by Susan McCullough

The Highlander is a monthly publication for the residents of Chantilly Highlands. The deadline for articles, ads, and payment is the 15th of the month. Letters to the Editor must be signed for consideration. Materials received after the 15th will be considered for the following issue. Please email materials to [email protected] with The Highlander in the subject line or mail to:

* Classified ads are limited to 30 words. More words are allowed for an additional charge.

Write checks to CHHA.

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If the address information on this newsletter is incorrect or if you are new to the neighborhood and are receiving it as “current resident,” help us to update the community database. Contact Bradley Mat-thews at [email protected], 3187 Kinross Circle, or 703-628-9929.

President Barbara Mooney 703-471-6323

Vice President Elizabeth Grasty 703-904-8151

Secretary Jim Ceh 703-709-8553

Treasurer Jim Wright 703-437-7067

Board Member Bill Wolff 703-481-9156

Board Member Vicki Danoy 703-437-7375

Board Member Will Gregory 703-787-3560

Board Member Wendy Osborn 703-834-7978

Board Member Dan Feer 571-203-9558

CHHA Board Of Directors

Architectural Control

Civic Affairs Jeffrey M. 703-904-

Community Facilities vacant

Land Management vacant

Long Range Plan vacant

Neighborhood Watch vacant

Newsletter vacant

Social Activities vacant

Board of Directors

CHHA Committee Chairpersons

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Highlander Information

Change of Address?

Visit our website at www.CHHA.

Annual Meeting Proxy www.chha.org/theproxy

Database Update Form www.chha.org/dbform

Exterior Alteration Request www.chha.org/extaltr

Resale Package Request www.chha.org/resaler

Community Center Rental Information 703-435-0736

Database Administrator Bradley Matthews 703-628-9929

Garden Club Virginia Hodge 703-318-9231

Newsletter Editor Corinne Graver 703-437-0723

Pool Pay Phone 703-707-8233

Resale Packages Doug & Denise Fearson 703-742-8340

Swim Team Chairperson Steve Bachman 703-709-7470

Tennis Courts Steve Edwards 703-742-3353

CHHA Numbers of Interest

April 2002

Chantilly Highlands Homeowners Association March 7, 2002 Board Meeting Minutes

Submitted by Jim Ceh The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm by Barbara Mooney, President. Other Board members in attendance were Liz Grasty, Jim Wright, Jim Ceh, Wendy Osborn, Will Gregory, Dan Feer, Vicki Danoy. Five homeowners/residents attended the meeting. 1) The Board accepted the meeting minutes from February. 2) The Board formally approved Dan Feer as the ninth Board member filling the one-year term vacant position. All Board

positions are now filled. 3) Treasurer’s Report – Jim Wright reported that the 2002 HOA invoices were mailed on or before March 1, 2002.

Payment must be received by March 31, 2002 to avoid a late fee of $25.00. 4) ACC Report – Barbara Mooney reported that there were seven approvals in February and no denials. 5) Social Committee – Liz Grasty reported that the egg hunt is underway for March 24 at 2 PM with a rain date of March

30th. 6) Community Facilities – Bill Wolff reported that the letters will be sent to the current outside pool members. No new

outside memberships will be offered this year. The restrictions on outside memberships that were in place for last pool season will remain in effect this season.

7) Newsletter – Corinne Graver reviewed bids from several printers. Based on the findings, the newsletter printing will remain with the current printer.

8) Old Business – BOD President presented a list of proposed Board liaison positions. All board members accepted the recommendations.

9) New Business – Wendy Osborn reported a concern from a resident on Kilbrennan concerning the widening of Cen-

treville road. This is a Fairfax County issue, and Wendy agreed to speak with Jeff Parnes (Civic Committee chairperson) to learn the history and review Jeff’s previous research and findings.

At 9:13 PM a motion was made to adjourn the meeting.

ACC – Barbara Mooney Civic Affairs – Wendy Osborn Community Facilities – Bill Wolff Database – Jim Wright Land Management – Liz Grasty

Long Range Planning – Will Gregory Neighborhood Watch – Will Gregory Newsletter – Vicky Danoy Social Committee – Liz Grasty Webmaster – Jim Ceh

WE WANT YOU!!

As a volunteer community, we need everyone to help. All com-mittees have openings and would like YOU to volunteer your services. Please call the li-aison and get information on when and where to meet. This is a great way to meet your neighbors and make a differ-

LAND MANAGEMENT

REMINDER

The dumping of lawn clippings and yard debris on common or open lawn areas is prohibited. Please keep our open spaces clean and litter free.

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In Memory of Jill Bauermeister Smith

It has been a difficult time for the neighbors, friends, and family of Jill Bauermeister Smith, who succumbed to can-cer on March 11, 2002. She was diagnosed with a brain tu-mor last summer while in her ninth month of pregnancy with her fourth son. Jill resided in Chantilly Highlands for many years with her husband Lindsey. Their first home in Chantilly Highlands was on Kinross Circle. As their family grew, they settled into their second home on Scotsmore Way. Many remember Jill as a dedicated wife and mother who was very active in the community. Jill was head of the youth group at her church, member of the PTA, and a for-mer forest ranger. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time with her boys and the many neighbors with whom she became a dear and trusted friend. Despite her demanding lifestyle, she always found the time to support, listen, and show in-terest in the lives of those around her. She is survived by her husband and sons Ryan, Dustin, Lu-cas, and Trevor. She will be missed.

April 2002

SPRING FLING On April 30, the Chantilly Highlands Garden Club will host its spring plant exchange, officers election, and spring social. Bring your “extras” – plants, seeds, bulbs. This is a great way to try new things in your garden or share your excess with others. No contribution required to take away a free plant needing a new home. All meetings are held at the Community Center at 7 pm and include light refreshments and door prizes. For more information, please contact Virginia Hodge at 703-318-9231.

Chantilly Highlands Garden Club By Virginia Hodge

Community Calendar

CHHA Committees These committees are open for new members. Call ahead or attend the next meeting with your ideas! CHHA Board of Directors (BOD) - Meeting is open to all

CHHA members and are held the first Thursday of each month. Please call the President to be put on the agenda.

Architectural Control Committee (ACC)- Requests for architectural changes and discoveries of non-compliance are reviewed. Meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month.

Community Facilities Committee (COMFAC)- Decisions are made concerning the pool, playground, tennis courts and community center. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month.

Land Management Committee - Care of our common areas, land, signs, and snow removal are considered. Meetings scheduled as needed.

Long-Range Planning Committee (LRPC) - Long range plans and capital improvement projects are considered and presented to the board. Meetings are held as needed.

Neighborhood Watch Committee - Coordinate the crime prevention program. Meetings held as needed.

Newsletter Committee - Share ideas on content and format of the communities monthly publication.

Social Activities Committee - Plan social functions for the community. Join the fun. Meetings held when necessary.

April Time Event Mon. 1

Tues. 2 8:00 PM ACC Meeting

Thurs. 4 7:30 PM BOD Meeting

Sun. 7 Daylight Saving Time Begins

Mon. 8 7:30 PM COMFAC Meeting

Wed. 10 7:30 PM Swim Team Meeting

Mon. 15 Deadline for next Highlander

Mon. 22 7-9 PM

Tues. 30 7:00 PM Garden Club

HOA Assessment is LATE!

Swim Team Registration

Thurs. 25 7-9 PM Swim Team Registration

Sat. 6 9:00 AM Adopt-a-Spot Clean-

Sat. 27 8 AM-12 PM Community Garage Sale

Wed. 3 7:30 PM Newsletter Meeting

Do you have ideas that would improve this publica-tion? Maybe you have experience or talents in the field of editing and publishing that you could share. This newly formed committee is open to new members and new ideas! The first meeting of the Newsletter Committee will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 7:30 PM. We will meet at the Starbucks in the Franklin Farm Shopping Center. Please join us for a little coffee, and a lot of FUN!

Newsletter Committee Forming

Help ensure that your yard debris is recycled and not thrown out as trash by placing your grass, clippings and/or leaves in transparent plastic bags, reusable plastic or metal containers or Kraft paper yard debris bags. According to Chapter 109 of the County Ordinance, dark plastic bags may not be used for setting out yard debris. The use of transparent bags makes it easier for haulers to see the dif-ference between your trash and yard debris. For safety rea-sons, they do not open bags to determine the contents. Re-cycling bags are available at most supermarkets, hardware stores, and garden centers. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes for more information on yard debris recy-

Yard Debris—It’s in the Bag!

In 2002, 667 families in Fairfax County were alerted to a fire in their home and escaped safely, thanks to a working smoke alarm. When the clocks are changed back from day-light savings time on Sunday, April 7, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reminds you to also change the battery in your smoke alarm.

Start a lifesaving habit this spring!

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NAME: PHONE: ADDRESS: Number of Bags: Amount Enclosed:

“Thank you for supporting your community Scouts”

Some exotic species are not as loved as others be-cause they are causing increased harm to our natural en-vironment. Their names may surprise you! English ivy, porceleinberry, burning bush, purple loosestrife, privet, Japanese barberry, and Norway maple are among them. These plants can “jump the fence” and grow in forest, marsh, meadow, or stream habitat, taking the place of native plants that support native wildlife. What you do in your own backyard can help protect parks and the local habitat.

♦ Beautify your yard, garden, and borders with native plants. Try planting black gum, northern or southern red oak or white oak where you desire very tall shade trees. Shorter ornamental trees and tall shrubs include service-berry, black haw, arrowwood, fringetree, American hazel-nut, and red chokeberry. Try maple-leaf viburnum where you’d like a shorter shrub. Use Virginia creeper (bright-red in fall), wild stonecrop and the native phloxes for groundcover. Cardinal flower will add vibrant red to gar-dens and borders.

♦ Never dispose of yard or garden waste in parks. This practice is an encroachment on park property that introduces non-native seeds or plant parts into native habitat. Piles of yard waste smother tree roots and native wildflowers.

♦ Dispose of invasive plant material in regular Fairfax County trash. This material is burned at the I-95 waste-to-energy facility. All other plant material can be safely composted on your property or left for Fairfax County yard waste pickup.

♦ Become a grass-cycler. Mow your lawn more often and let the grass sift down into the soil, enriching your lawn and leaving no grass clippings.

For more information, try these resources: —ResOURces Online at www.co.fairfax.va.us/

resources or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/resources has more information about the background and habits of troublesome invasives.

—For more on suggested native plants, call Green Spring Gardens Park at 703-642-5173 or at www.greenspring.org. A new Bulletin: “Invasive Plants and What You Can Do to Help” has just been printed.

—Or call the Department of Conservation and Rec-reation: Division of Natural Heritage at 804-786-7951 or www.dcr.state.va.us/dnh/index.html.

—The Virginia Native Plant Society at 540-837-1600 or www.vnps.org. is a very helpful resource as well.

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April 2002

Chantilly Highlands Crime Report

Emergency Dial 911 Non-Emergency 703-691-2131 Poison Control 202-625-3333

Flooding 703-691-2131 Sewer Line Emergencies 703-323-1211

Week end-

Crime Block

2-15-02 2 incidents of slashed tires to 2 cars parked in different

Scotsmore Way 13300

2-15-02 Purse stolen from parked car Scotsmore Way 13300

2-15-02 Wallet stolen from parked Scotsmore Way 13300

3-1-02 Drunk driver hit minivan parked on street

Kinross Circle 3100

3-15-02 Stereo taken from parked car Franklin Farm Rd/Fairfax Cty Pkwy

3-15-02 Gulf clubs taken from garage Scotsmore Way 13300

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The statistics are frightening. Nearly 80,000 people in the United States are currently waiting for life-saving organ trans-plants. Each day more than 15 people nationwide will die waiting to receive a transplant. In Fairfax County, over 200 people wait on transplant lists. Organ transplants are now an accepted medical treatment for a variety of end stage diseases and nearly 80 percent of all trans-plant patients are living full and active lives. Yearly, 12,000-15,000 patients die under conditions which would permit organ and tis-sue donation, but unless a person makes the decision to be a do-nor, and shares that decision with his or her loved ones, it may not happen. Everyone can become a potential organ and tissue donor. Your age or medical history does not determine whether your organs can be used; rather, it's the condition of your organs and tissues at the time of your death that is the determining factor. Even when the organs are not viable for transplantation, some families choose to donate for medical research to help find cures for illness and disease. In 1984, to equitably and fairly distribute organ donations and to establish a national registry of bone marrow donors, Con-gress passed the National Organ Transplant Act. This led to the selection of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to administer the national Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. There are two ways to indicate your request to become an organ donor.

1) By having your wishes indicated on your driver's license. Your choice to donate must be updated every time you renew your license.

2) By signing a donor card and having it wit-nessed. Donor cards can be obtained by calling the Coalition on Donation, a nonprofit organiza-tion supported by UNOS, at 800-355-7427 or www.unos.org.

However, the ultimate responsibility will rest with members of your family. At the time of your death, they will be asked if you ever indicated your desire to donate organs and tissues. Be sure your family knows of your wishes, as your request to be an organ donor will not be carried out unless they sign a consent form. Family discussions on this topic are critical — death is an emo-tional time for families. By discussing your wishes now, you can help avoid confusion later. When you decide to become an organ donor, you demon-strate your commitment to renewing the life and health of others in need. Your act of kindness can easily and directly touch the lives of eight or more people waiting for organ transplants. You will truly be giving the gift of life. Amazingly, if everyone who could be a donor talked with their family and made the decision to be a donor, waiting lists would cease to exist! For more information on participating, call the Washington Regional Transplant Consortium at 1-800-BE-A-DONOR. For more information on the Fairfax County Commission on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation call 703-246-3060 or visit their Web site at www.co.fairfax.va.us/service/hd/otintro.htm.

Organ Donation -The Gift of Life

Monica: When is swim team sign-up? Answer Man: April 22 and 25 from 7-9 PM at the Commu-nity Center Marcia: What do I bring? Answer Man: In this copy of the Highlander on page 9 you will find the Registration form. Fill the form out and bring it along with your checkbook and insurance card (to complete the emergency care form.) The cost is $89 per child for the season. At registration you will also be able to order Team T-shirts and Sweats. For your convenience, the team swim suit supplier will also be there if your child needs a new suit. You may want to bring your child for sizing purposes. Misty: Will I have to sign up for some volunteer jobs at swim meets?

Answer Man: Yes of course. There are 160 kids on the swim team and I can’t watch them all myself. I recommend bring-ing your calendar to avoid conflicts with the times that you sign up to volunteer. Misty: When I volunteer, will I be able to mingle and net-work with the suburban elite? Answer Man: Of course. Mandy: If my family gets involved in the swim team, will I get a sense of community that is sadly lacking in this rootless suburban wasteland? Answer Man: Yeah, I think so. Mandy: I just can’t wait to sign up! Answer Man: Good.

Chantilly Highland Dolphin Swim Team Registration April 22 & 25

By The Answer Man

2002 Dolphin Swim Team Schedule (Tentative)

Date Function Location Time May 28 Practice Begins (Evenings) Swim Club TBA June 16 Time Trials HOME* 8:30 a.m. June 19 Morning Practices Begin Swim Club TBA June 21 Team Pictures Swim Club 8:00 a.m. June 22 Dual Meet vs. Chase Club HOME* 8:00 a.m. June 26 Dev. Meet vs. Armfield Farm @ Armfield Farm 6:00 p.m. June 29 Dual Meet vs. Burke Center @ Burke Center 8:00 a.m. July 1 (Mon.) Dev. Meet vs. Franklin Farm HOME* 6:00 p.m. July 4 4th of July Breakfast Social HOME* TBA July 6 Dual Meet vs. Sequoia Farms HOME* 8:00 a.m. July 9 Joe Smith Herndon Olympics @ Hiddenbrook 2:00 p.m. July 10 Dev. Meet vs. Franklin Glen HOME* 6:00 p.m. July 13 Dual Meet vs. Fort Myer @ Fort Myer 8:00 a.m. July 17 Dev. Meet vs. Chase Club @ Chase Club 6:00 p.m. July 18 Colonial Swim League Day @ King’s Dominion TBA July 20 Dual Meet vs. Countryside HOME* 8:00 a.m. July 24 Purple & White Fun Night HOME* 6:00 p.m. July 27 Divisionals @ Countryside 8:00 a.m. July 28 Awards Dinner St. Timothy Church 6:00 p.m. August 3 All Stars TBD 8:00 a.m.

*Home meets are open to all residents. The Chantilly Highlands Dolphins thank you for your support.

Come and cheer for us!!!

7:45-8:45 AM Junior Dolphins (9-10 and new 11-12) & Camp Kids

8:45-10:00 AM Senior Dolphins (11 & over)

10:00-10:30 AM

Porpoises-half group (8 & Under)

10:30-11:00 AM


Summer Morning Prac-

10:30-11:00 AM

Mini Dolphins (6 & Under)

Mon & Wed 6:00-6:30 PM

Tues &



Mon-Thurs 6:30-7:15

Junior Dolphins (9-10 and new 11-12)

Mon-Thurs 7:15-8:15

Senior Dolphins (11 & over)

Fridays 6:00-7:00

Senior Dolphins (11 & over)

After School Practice (May 28-June 18)

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April 2002

2002 CHANTILLY HIGHLANDS SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION

Swimmer(s): Sex: Date of Birth: Age: 1. ____________________________ _______ ____________________ _____ 2. ____________________________ _______ ____________________ _____ 3. ____________________________ _______ ____________________ _____ 4. ____________________________ _______ ____________________ _____ Registration Fee: $89.00 per child ($4 of the fee is mandatory insurance required by the Colonial Swim League). Registration fees are non-refundable after June 1, 2002. Late Fee: An additional $20.00 per child for those registering after May 1, 2002. Deadline for Registration is Time Trials on June 16, 2002

PARENT VOLUNTEERS

The swim team depends on parental support for the duration of the season in all areas. Parents are expected to volunteer for a position in a minimum of four meets in which their children swim. Parents are responsible for arranging transportation for their swimmer(s) to and from all practices and meets, as well as for providing appropriate supervision at all times. Please note below the date and position you have volunteered for during the meets. 1. __________________________________ 3. _______________________________ 2. __________________________________ 4. _______________________________ Please check here if you are interested in becoming an official*. ____________________ *Requires attendance at one clinic (approx. 3 hours) WAIVER: PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST SIGN THE WAIVER IN THE PRESENCE OF A SWIM TEAM COMMITTEE MEMBER AT REGISTRATION: “As the parent/guardian of the above named minor(s), I grant permission for the swimmer(s) to participate in all ac-tivities of the swim team. I represent and warrant that the above named minor(s) are in good health and have no physical condition, ailment, or disability which renders them unable to participate in vigorous physical activity. For and in consideration of the benefits derived from the participation of my child(ren) in the Chantilly Highlands Swim Team Program, I, personally, and on behalf of the minor(s), assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participa-tion, including transportation to and from such activities, and do hereby indemnify, release, hold harmless and waive all rights or claims of any kinds whatsoever, against Chantilly Highlands Swim Team and the Chantilly Highlands Homeowners Association and any other participants. I further grant permission for first aid to the swimmer(s) in the case of an emergency. _________________________________________ ______________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Initial if you WANT your phone # included on the Dolphin Phone List: _____________ E-mail Address: __________________________________________________________

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crowded, low-vigor branches, weakly attached, and MAYBE watersprouts, from the crown

♦ Crown Thinning- selective removal of branches to in-crease light penetration and air movement through the crown

♦ Crown Raising- lower branch removal to provide clear-ance for buildings, vehicles, pedestrians and vistas

♦ Crown Reduction- may be accomplished by total tree removal (especially if a central leader tree), branch thin-ning to reduce the height and/or spread, or branch heading to reduce the height and/or spread- Only a trained arborist has the skill and experience to do this properly. NOTE: THIS IS NOT TREE TOPPING, A COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE PRACTICE!!

♦ Crown Restoration- selective pruning and retention of waterspouts that may have developed as a result of breakage, topping or severe heading cuts

♦ Utility Pruning- pruning to keep tree limbs from be-coming utility hazards (Only trained line-clearance workers should perform this work!)

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April 2002

Property Tax Assessments Have Residents Steaming

Most residents received a notice from Fairfax County last month of a property assessment increase. Fairfax county reevaluates property values each year. After almost ten years without any appreciable increase, residential real estate prices in Fairfax have skyrocketed. The relatively large percentage of properties that have assessment in-creases reflects the strong price appreciation and solid sales volume in 2001. The county’s lack of open space has no doubt also been a factor in the increased real estate val-ues. Local and state politicians have been scrambling to create ways to pay for transportation and education while balancing the budget in a lean year. The increased assess-ments appear to be just the beginning. Although there has been some support for lowering the county’s tax rate of $1.23 per hundred dollars of assessment with the decrease in state funding that Fairfax is expecting for the 2003 budget, coupled with the stagnant commercial real estate market, the bulk of the county’s funds will come from residential real estate taxes. Although the General Assembly adjourned last month without a clear plan, the possibility of increased taxes still remains. Northern Virginia legislators have not presented a solid face in Richmond. Legislators in the inner suburbs (Arlington and Alexandria) are more concerned with sup-port for education, while some in the outer suburbs (Prince William and Loudoun) have emphasized transpor-tation. Legislators in Fairfax are torn between transporta-tion and education, and the possible fact that they may get nothing. While those who were elected running against the car tax loath approving any possible tax increase. Jeff Parnes, Civic Affairs Chairperson, explains that the basic problem for each county in Virginia is that they must get permission from the state legislature to levy addi-tional taxes on their own residents. The counties down-state look at Northern Virginia as their cash cow, siphon-

ing some of their richer neighbors’ funds for the much poorer counties in the Commonwealth. In the veto ses-sion scheduled for next month, the Governor who has not given up on road and school referendums may pro-pose piggybacking a tax referendum for Northern Virginia to the transportation referendum approved for the Tide-water area. In any case, look for the next few legislatures to continue postponing the next installment of the car-tax cut, and possibly considering a statewide rise in the sales tax from 4.5 percent to 5.5 percent (a 22.25 percent in-crease.) As indicated, any statewide increase in taxation would ensure that Northern Virginia would not keep all of the money raised locally in Northern Virginia. The property assessments have left many wondering what they can do. If you would like to voice your opin-ions, call or email your local government officials. For county spending contact: *Supervisor Michael R. Frey 703-378-9393 [email protected] *Chairman Kate Hanley 703-324-2321 [email protected] Our state representatives are: *Delegate Kenneth R. Plum Kinross precinct (voting at Oak Hill Elementary) 804-698-1036 [email protected] *Delegate Thomas Rust Franklin precinct (voting at Franklin Intermediate) 804-698-1037 [email protected] *Senator William C. Mims 804-698-7533 [email protected]

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Notes from 21 February 2002 Fairfax County Federation of Civic Association membership meeting

submitted by Jeffrey M. Parnes

The keynote speaker at the meeting was Kate Hanley, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.

A review of the county's response to 11 Sep-

tember 2001 Events: ♦ All intergovernmental agreements in the Washington

Metropolitan area worked as planned. ♦ Fairfax County's urban rescue team was held in reserve

because it is one of two teams in the US that is capable of being used overseas.

♦ Even though Fairfax County has the lowest rate of uni-formed police to county residents in the US, with only 12 homicides last year, (Montgomery County, MD, has the second lowest rate) a review showed a need for additional HAZMAT (hazardous mater ia l ) personne l . Drought: Based on the scarcity of rain, Fairfax and the rest of Northern Virginia are on a water alert.

Budget discussion:

♦ The economy was slowing, even before 11 September. But after that date the tourist and travel segments were really hard hit.

♦ If Fairfax County is not in a recession, it is definitely in a slow growth mode.

♦ The state sales tax is actually comprised of four sepa-rate allotments:

-Two percent for general state expenses. -One percent for state school funding with funds re-

turned to the various counties based on a formula which takes into consideration the school age population, point of sale, and the composite index (this takes into account the relative affluence of the various counties in the state). Fairfax shines in the first two but is hurt by the last, and that is why our funds are diverted elsewhere in the county.

-One percent to the localities based on point of sale. -One half percent to the transportation trust fund

which now goes for more road maintenance than con-struction. ♦ Lower interest rates have lowered the county's interest

earnings. ♦ The county's real estate valuation grew over 8% per-

cent last year. ♦ From 1992-1999 residential real estate value grew over-

all about 5.5%. In 2000, it grew 5%, in 2001 it grew 11% and for 2002 the projected growth is 12%.

♦ Commercial real estate growth was positive during this time, but due to the depressed commercial market most of the current growth experienced by the county is based on the residential tax base.

♦ Schools will loose $30 million based on decreased state funding.

♦ The county is not planning on closing any libraries as their funding has a low dependency on state funds.

♦ The car tax refunds from the state to the counties are mainly going to the Northern Virginia localities because they have more and more expensive cars.

♦ If Fairfax County could get a piggyback income tax it could lower the real estate rate and eliminate miscellaneous taxes.

Transportation:

♦ The latest six-year plan was based on June data, which did not reflect the downturn after 11 September.

♦ West Ox and Centreville road improvements have been on the six-year plan since 1987.

♦ The state is cutting 40% of its budget for primary and secondary roads - the money isn't being rescinded - it was just never there.

♦ The state is projecting a zero increase in maintenance costs; there will be a $300 million shortfall.

♦ A Transportation Planning Authority is being organ-ized for northern Virginia. Voting will be based on 2/3 of voting members, 2/3 of localities, and 2/3 of population, which will give Fairfax a veto.

♦ The public private partnership to improve Route 28 is in trouble due to stagnant property values and decreased state funding. They are asking for Loudoun and Fairfax counties to back their bonds with the counties' moral obli-gation, which would be a non-legal commitment to pay if the company went bankrupt, and is more than likely not going to be given. Without this additional support, their bonds are almost at the junk bond level.

♦ Route 123 improvements are underway. Burke Lake Road to Lee Chapel Road is funded, Lee Chapel to Davis Road is out to bid but may be delayed, and Davis Road south to Prince William County is delayed indefinitely.

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