Happy 2008 to everyone and I hope your holidays were everything you wanted them to be.

What Happened in December

To view the December Board Briefs, see page 9. For additional information on all items, members can now download the Public Board Package online through ArmstrongConnect.  If you're not signed up, now is the time to do so. Members who sign-up and activate their account by January 30, 2008 will be eligible for a drawing on January 31, 2008 to win a $100 gift certificate to the Montclair Country Club restaurant.

Among the most significant activities in December were the completion of the lake dredging, the landscaping enhancements along Waterway Drive next to the 18^th fairway of the golf course, the Board's adoption of a proposed FY2009 budget for submission to the Members for approval at the Annual Meeting, and approval of the Emergency Action Plan.

Important Notices

Wrong Mail Delivery

The Dumfries Postmaster has requested residents who receive the wrong mail to contact the Post Office immediately at 703/441-8304 and request to speak to a supervisor.  The Postmaster also requests that residents do not give the mail to the correct recipient, but allow the Post Office to pickup the mail and deliver it to the correct recipient.  If you have trouble contacting someone locally, please call 1-800-ASK-USPS.   

Election of Directors and Budget Approval

No Member may vote at the Annual meeting of the Association or be elected to serve on the Board of Directors if payment by such member of any financial obligation to the Association is delinquent and the amount necessary to bring the account current has not been paid by 5:00 p.m. February 11, 2008.

Snow Removal

The owners of the streets are responsible for street maintenance which includes snow removal. With that being said, the majority of the streets within Montclair are owned by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and approximately 1.9 miles are owned by the Montclair Property Owners Association (MPOA). Streets within sub-associations are owned and maintained by the sub-associations themselves.  Some of the sub-associations have contracted with the MPOA for limited snow removal services (contact MPOA for contract details.).  A complete listing of Montclair streets, the responsible party, and a point of contact is posted on the MPOA website homepage at www.montclairva.com.  For VDOT owned and maintained streets, call 703/383-8368.  For MPOA owned and maintained streets, call the MPOA office at 703/670-6187.

Leaf Removal      

Homeowners are responsible for raking and removing leaves from their lots. It is against the Community Covenants and Guidelines to dispose of your leaves into the lake, streets, or storm drains. Be considerate and do not blow the leaves into your neighbor's yard or common areas.

Be active, participate in your community. Have a wonderful 2008.