Good afternoon and Happy New Year! Several items for you today as we start 2021.
Links:
CDC guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Johns Hopkins GLobal COVID-19 Map and Coronavirus Resources: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
State-wide analysis and guidance: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/
County-specific guidance: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/
County Emergency Preparedness: https://fairfaxcountyemergency.wpcomstaging.com/category/coronavirus-covid-19/
UPDATED INFORMATION ITEMS:
1. JANUARY 2021 ASSESSMENT INFORMATION. From our Community Manager: The first quarter 2021 invoice coupons are running late due to a new software system at Summit as well as a new vendor for invoicing. On top of that, the post office still seems behind in their deliveries. If you want to make a payment now instead of waiting for the invoice/coupon book, you can mail a check to:
Park West Community
c/o Summit Management, Processing Center
PO Box 95366
Las Vegas, NV 89193-5366
Please make sure your Kings Park West Townhomes address is on the check. Summit apologizes for the delay.
Other options for assessment payment may be found on the website under the ‘Living in PWCA’ section.
2. CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION (first two weeks of January). Occurs on Tuesday, January 5, 2021; Friday, January 8, 2021; Tuesday, January 12, 2021; and Friday, January 15, 2021.
3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, JANUARY 19, 2021, 7:00PM. The January board meeting will be conducted via the RingCentral virtual meeting framework. See the website under ‘Meetings’, select the year (2021), then the meeting (20210119). Document #01-1 contains the information to join the meeting.
4. PAINT DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. Due to some individuals depositing paint cans out at collection points, please review the following procedures. See our website or
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/recycling-trash/household-hazardous-waste for more information.
4.1 Latex Paint. Let air dry and throw solidified container in the regular trash. (Tip: You may pour the paint onto newspaper. Once it dries, roll up the newspaper and dispose of it in the regular trash.) Other options include using a latex paint hardener or kitty litter to solidify the latex paint. Once solidified, dispose of it in the regular trash. If you are unable to let the latex paint dry, you may take the container to a Household Hazardous Waste Site. Reusable FULL or near full cans of latex paint should be taken to Household Hazardous Site for donation to Habitat for Humanity. Notify staff of any reusable FULL or near full cans of latex paint for donation.
4.2 Oil or Lead-based Paint. Take to Household Hazardous Waste Site. If container is empty, it can be disposed of in the trash. DO NOT attempt to dry out or solidify oil-based paint.
4.3 Aerosol (Spray Cans, Compressed Gas Cartridges). All aerosol cans, whether empty, full, or partially full, must be recycled at the Household Hazardous Waste drop-off sites at I-66 Transfer Station located at 4618 West Ox Road or at the I-95 Landfill Complex. Do NOT
place them in your recycling bin or at the curb for trash pickup. All types of aerosol cans are compressed containers, which are regulated as hazardous waste by the EPA. Drop off small, compressed gas cartridges (CO2, NO2, Oxygen, Helium) typically used in dispensers (e.g., helium, whipped cream, soda) at Household Hazardous Waste drop-off sites.
UNCHANGED (OR MARGINALLY UPDATED) INFORMATION:
1. ACC. All rules remain in effect. Out-of-cycle ACC violation processes are ongoing. The Spring 2021 Home Inspection will occur in March 2021.
2. COMMUNICATIONS. The November/December 2020 newsletter is digital-only due to the COVID-19 impacts – if you need a hard copy please contact communications@parkwestcommunity.org.
3. ECC: All rules remain in effect.
3.1. BULK WASTE PICKUP. Advanced notice is required for any bulk item pickup. Fees will be increased slightly to cover the additional handling costs due to COVID-19. Bulk items include furniture, mattresses, appliances, grills, exercise equipment, construction debris, or any other large item that would normally be collected with a rear-load trash truck.
3.2. GLASS RECYCLING (PURPLE CONTAINERS). Glass recycling has resumed and the purple recycling containers are throughout Fairfax County.
3.3. RECYCLING AND TRASH. Should you see someone placing trash or recycling out at an unauthorized time, feel free to take their picture (to include the residence they are coming from/returning to) and email the pictures to environment@parkwestcommunity.org.
3.4. YARD DEBRIS PICKUP. Yard Debris is picked up with regular trash until March 2021. From March 2021 through the summer, Yard Waste will be picked up on TUESDAY and FRIDAY in a specific yard debris truck. All yard waste requirements and constraints are in effect as normal. See the Community Rules Section 3.7 for information.
3.5. TOT LOT. In accordance with the Forward Virginia Blueprint and resulting Fairfax County guidance, the playground was opened effective 17 June 2020. There is no special cleaning on any surface – USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Adhere to social distancing requirements.
3.6. BASKETBALL COURT. In accordance with the Forward Virginia Blueprint and resulting Fairfax County guidance, the basketball court was opened effective 17 June 2020. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Users must stay ten (10) feet apart.
3.7. LENDING LIBRARY PATIO. In accordance with the Forward Virginia Blueprint and resulting Fairfax County guidance, the patio itself was opened effective 17 June 2020. There is no special cleaning on any surface – USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Adhere to social distancing requirements.
3.8. LENDING LIBRARY (CLOSED). In accordance with Phase 3 of the Forward Virginia Blueprint and resulting Fairfax County guidance, the Library remains CLOSED due to the restrictions on shared equipment.
3.9. COMMON AREAS. In accordance with the Forward Virginia Blueprint and resulting Fairfax County guidance, the common areas were opened effective 17 June 2020. There is no special cleaning on any surface – USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Adhere to social distancing requirements.
4. PARKING. All rules remain in effect. The Resident Owner and Non-Resident Owner Parking Permit (Hangtag) Renewals for 22021 distribution remains planned for April 2021.
5. SOCIAL. 2021 planned Association-sponsored social events will be assessed for viability based on pandemic guidance issued through the state and county when applicable.
Stay safe and well,
Mark