Wow is it windy today! Almost like a scene from the Wizard of Oz. Please be careful and notify the office if you see any wind damage to buildings or trees.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Where's Toto and Dorothy?
Wow is it windy today! Almost like a scene from the Wizard of Oz. Please be careful and notify the office if you see any wind damage to buildings or trees.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Everyone Wants to Talk about Parking...
From blog reader:
"To move on to another parking issue, this morning I noticed contractors from the building across the street from Barton parking in the village. They were parking in the big, long, white truck."
I'm sure other people have noticed the workers on Columbia Pike working on the Giant complex are parking in the Village as well.
Also it was noted in other posts that it is supposed to get really windy, please tie down your chairs, markers, wine racks, whatever you are/were using to mark your spots.
"To move on to another parking issue, this morning I noticed contractors from the building across the street from Barton parking in the village. They were parking in the big, long, white truck."
I'm sure other people have noticed the workers on Columbia Pike working on the Giant complex are parking in the Village as well.
Also it was noted in other posts that it is supposed to get really windy, please tie down your chairs, markers, wine racks, whatever you are/were using to mark your spots.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Question: Mold in AV Bathrooms?
This was posted yesterday by Jackie. The blog loves suggestions so email avcondoowner@yahoo.com if you have any other ideas. Thanks Jackie for the post!
"Does anyone have a good solution to eliminate mold from building up in the bathroom. I dont have a fan in my bathroom, and dont know if we
are able to install one. I have painted my bathroom in a sealant, hoping that the mold would not accumulate but it has. I even keep the door open with the fan on
when I shower so the fan in the hallway hopefully keeps the air flowing. But nothing that I have tried has seemed to work. Does anyone have any suggestion or tips that might be helpful?"
"Does anyone have a good solution to eliminate mold from building up in the bathroom. I dont have a fan in my bathroom, and dont know if we
are able to install one. I have painted my bathroom in a sealant, hoping that the mold would not accumulate but it has. I even keep the door open with the fan on
when I shower so the fan in the hallway hopefully keeps the air flowing. But nothing that I have tried has seemed to work. Does anyone have any suggestion or tips that might be helpful?"
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
AV Blast from the GREEN TEAM...@ this Thursday
Keep the Heat Inside: Improving Energy Efficiency in our Homes.
A talk with Architekt David Peabody AIA, LEED
The Environmental Resources Committee invites you to a talk with architect David Peabody a long time specialist in energy efficient building.
What is the overall state of our buildings with regards to energy efficiency today?
What improvements are recommendable on the short, medium and long run?
How much of a difference can new insulation under our concrete slabs make? How much of a benefit does changing windows bring?
What would any decision entail in terms of material and financial planning?
How would any investment of this kind impact our property values?
David Peabody visited our Village several times. He interviewed with our staff and took a closer look on our buildings.
Village-Talk aims to open an informed dialog within our community on what can be done to improve and update our common and individual properties under a realistic longer term strategy.
Snacks, tea and refreshments will be offered.
The event’s materials, literature and presentations will be made available to all participants.
When: Thursday, Feb 25th 2010, 7pm - Doors open at 6:45pm
Where: AV Community Room
A talk with Architekt David Peabody AIA, LEED
The Environmental Resources Committee invites you to a talk with architect David Peabody a long time specialist in energy efficient building.
What is the overall state of our buildings with regards to energy efficiency today?
What improvements are recommendable on the short, medium and long run?
How much of a difference can new insulation under our concrete slabs make? How much of a benefit does changing windows bring?
What would any decision entail in terms of material and financial planning?
How would any investment of this kind impact our property values?
David Peabody visited our Village several times. He interviewed with our staff and took a closer look on our buildings.
Village-Talk aims to open an informed dialog within our community on what can be done to improve and update our common and individual properties under a realistic longer term strategy.
Snacks, tea and refreshments will be offered.
The event’s materials, literature and presentations will be made available to all participants.
When: Thursday, Feb 25th 2010, 7pm - Doors open at 6:45pm
Where: AV Community Room
Monday, February 22, 2010
Agenda for AV Board Meeting on 2/23
7:35 PM
I.RESIDENTS’ FORUM (Limit 5 minutes each, 20 minutes total)
7:55 PM
II.ROLL CALL
7:56 PM
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
8:18PM
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for January 26, 2010
8:18 PM
V. GUEST REPORT (if needed) (Limit 10 Minutes)
8:20 PM
VI.MANAGEMENT REPORTS (limit 20 minutes each)
Facilities Manager’s Report
General Manager’s Report
9:00 PM
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Limit 5 minutes each)
A. Assets Management – Chair Rob Elsroad
B. Communications – Chair Deborah Katz- see minutes included in packet
C. Covenants – Chair Richard Pelkey- see minutes included in packet
D. Environmental Resources/ Water Conservation
E. Grounds - Chair Eric Lerch
F. Security- No report
G. Columbia Heights Civic Association/ Penrose – Director Miltenberger
9:45 PM
VIII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: President Greg Mesack
10:00 PM
IX. TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Jenny Ericson
10:15 PM
X. OLD BUSINESS: (Limit 5minutes each)
Office and Community Room renovation proposals (vote required)
Five requests to waive late fees
10:25 PM
XI. NEW BUSINESS: (5 MINUTES)
Insurance Renewal Proposals (vote required)
11:00 PM
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
11:10 PM
XII. ADJOURNMENT
I.RESIDENTS’ FORUM (Limit 5 minutes each, 20 minutes total)
7:55 PM
II.ROLL CALL
7:56 PM
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
8:18PM
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for January 26, 2010
8:18 PM
V. GUEST REPORT (if needed) (Limit 10 Minutes)
8:20 PM
VI.MANAGEMENT REPORTS (limit 20 minutes each)
Facilities Manager’s Report
General Manager’s Report
9:00 PM
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Limit 5 minutes each)
A. Assets Management – Chair Rob Elsroad
B. Communications – Chair Deborah Katz- see minutes included in packet
C. Covenants – Chair Richard Pelkey- see minutes included in packet
D. Environmental Resources/ Water Conservation
E. Grounds - Chair Eric Lerch
F. Security- No report
G. Columbia Heights Civic Association/ Penrose – Director Miltenberger
9:45 PM
VIII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: President Greg Mesack
10:00 PM
IX. TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Jenny Ericson
10:15 PM
X. OLD BUSINESS: (Limit 5minutes each)
Office and Community Room renovation proposals (vote required)
Five requests to waive late fees
10:25 PM
XI. NEW BUSINESS: (5 MINUTES)
Insurance Renewal Proposals (vote required)
11:00 PM
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
11:10 PM
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Subject from Blog Reader...
Snowy wrote in asking about this in the last post:
"From the Metro section in the Washington Post on Sunday:
Arlington County Board unanimously voted to propose a tax rate of 96.5 cents per $100 of a property's assessed value, a 10.3% increase over the current rate of 87.5 cents.
Also proposed: higher fees for driver's licenses, sewer and sanitary services, etc."
Thoughts about what Arlington County is doing to our tax rates?
"From the Metro section in the Washington Post on Sunday:
Arlington County Board unanimously voted to propose a tax rate of 96.5 cents per $100 of a property's assessed value, a 10.3% increase over the current rate of 87.5 cents.
Also proposed: higher fees for driver's licenses, sewer and sanitary services, etc."
Thoughts about what Arlington County is doing to our tax rates?
Friday, February 19, 2010
Missing the Point
I think people didn't understand yesterday's post. It was supposed to come across as humorous. As if...look what these idiots in Philadelphia are doing/saying.
I know it is hard to have a sense of humor about the parking situation in Arlington Village. Noone is happy. It has taken people 3 times the normal time to commute to their jobs all week and then when they get home their spot is taken or some AV staffer has moved their chair/table/what have you.
Who wouldn't or shouldn't be angry about that scenario?
All I can say is that I hope this weekend brings lots of sun and plenty of shovelers. Perhaps the staff, AV residents and mother nature can come together to get rid of this snow?
I know it is hard to have a sense of humor about the parking situation in Arlington Village. Noone is happy. It has taken people 3 times the normal time to commute to their jobs all week and then when they get home their spot is taken or some AV staffer has moved their chair/table/what have you.
Who wouldn't or shouldn't be angry about that scenario?
All I can say is that I hope this weekend brings lots of sun and plenty of shovelers. Perhaps the staff, AV residents and mother nature can come together to get rid of this snow?
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