Category: President Message

Good evening. With many projects underway, there’s again several more updates to provide you tonight.

PERMANENT LINKS:
PWCA Website:https://parkwestcommunity.org/
PWCA Parking Link:https://parkwestcommunity.org/parking/

SEASONAL LINKS:
2022 Pool Pass Application:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cdp-fvgL5b3sy2SPgKBdgLC0VAjDU34Y/view
2022 Pool Season Documents:https://parkwestcommunity.org/pool/
ACC Documents: https://parkwestcommunity.org/architectural-control-committee/

COVID-19 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/

INFORMATION ITEMS:

1.  POOL PASS DISTRIBUTION; SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2022; 10:30AM to 11:15AM AND JUNE 3, 2022; 6:00PM TO 7:00PM; POOL.  We have decided to hold one additional pass pickup window for those who have submitted their applications up through today (26 May 2022).  For those residences who meet the criteria listed on the application, the next 2022 pool pass distribution will occur at the pool this Saturday.  Photo IDs are required for pass pickup and when entering the pool deck.  The 11:15AM closure window is a hard deadline as we have to prepare for the 12:00PM social.  To preclude some of the questions that have arisen, attached/linked to this message is a list of all residences that will have packets ready for pickup on Saturday.  If your residence is not on the list – usually this is caused by either assessments due or ACC violations – please contact the Pool Committee for specifics. 

2.  POOL OPENING DAY; MAY 28, 2022; 11:00AM.  Pool operations will follow the same basic rules as last year.  Hours of operations will be as normal through Labor Day with the option for the next weekend after Labor Day weekend also possible.  This schedule may be adjusted based on pandemic-related external inputs.  Sign-in to the pool will again be accomplished through the SignUpGenius framework as accomplished last year (https://bit.ly/PWCAPoolSignUp).  Please be courteous to our lifeguards and accomplish your sign-in – this is part of our safety rules and protocols.  We’d prefer you to accomplish this before you arrive at the pool but we also have a way for you to sign in on tablets when you arrive.  The pool staff, PWCA Board and PWCA Pool Volunteers reserve the right to refuse entry to any patron exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms and to eject any member not adhering to safety protocols or pool rules.

3.  POOL OPENING DAY KICKOFF SOCIAL AND SUNDAES ON SATURDAY; MAY 28, 2022, 12:00PM.  Please come enjoy a hot dog, chips, and a sundae to celebrate the opening of the pool!

4.  LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES, POOL DECK.  Our pool management contractor will be conducting lifeguard certification classes on our pool deck at various times during the month of May.  There is another class planned for Sunday morning at this time.  This is the final occurrence of this item in my updates though additional classes may occur during the season.  I will notify you should they occur during normal pool operating hours.

5.  TREE WORK.  The removal portion has been postponed due to storm damage at other Associations.  Malone Court – you will be impacted from Tuesday, May 31st through Thursday, June 2nd.  Private tree removal work will impact a portion of lower Carriagepark Road on Thursday, 2 June and Friday, 3 June. 

6.  GRADUATION EVENTS AT EAGLE BANK ARENA, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2022.  Graduation season is here and we are back to pre-pandemic graduations with the attendant impacts to traffic on our roads.  Please see our website for the list of the 31 graduations planned through June 17th.  Anticipate major traffic delays before and after each event so plan accordingly when you travel from/to our community.

7.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING; TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022; 7:00PM. The June board meeting will be conducted via the RingCentral virtual meeting framework. See the website under ‘Meetings’, select the year (2022), then the meeting (20220621). Document #01-1 contains the information to join the meeting.

8.  PLAYGROUND WORK, DELAYED WORK START DATE.  The planned start date is undetermined due to crew availability.  More information to follow.  For those who patronize the playground – we will be undertaking replacement of the edge walls.   You can expect up to two weeks of playground closure during this project.  Once the edge walls are replaced we will install a certified safety surface of loose fill engineered wood fiber.  Please do not use the playground during this timeframe.  See the monthly meeting minutes for further information.

9.  BASKETBALL COURT, DELAYED CLOSURE DATE.  During the edge wall construction project the basketball courts will be closed for the duration of the project.

10.  POOL INFORMATION.  We are allowing residents to reserve portions of the pool deck during this season.  Please contact the Pool Committee for assistance regarding scheduling and cost.  There is no gas grill available for use this season – please do not plan to utilize one during your pool visits.

11.  RESIDENCE YARD MAINTENANCE.  Thank you to the vast majority of our residents (owners, non-resident owners and tenants) for taking care of your front and rear yards and your trees/shrubs.  As a reminder to all – please keep your yards maintained so we don’t have to go down the other path.  If you have questions, feel free to contact us – there are multiple companies accomplishing yard work in our community.  Please see below from our Environmental Control Committee:

Members and Residents – this is a reminder that yard maintenance rules are enforced year round, but the growing season is well upon us. Members and residents are advised to pay attention to any support contracts they have in place for yards and grounds care, and reminded to ensure attention is taken for front, side, and back yards. Also please contact acc@parkwestcommunity.org for any ACC modifications inclusive of yard adjustments during the seasons.

Community Rules [PDF – Google Drive] – Section 2.14 Townhome Lot Maintenance outlines instructions for proper yard and property maintenance activities.

Note that Violations for Environmental issues, due to the persistent nature of environmental violations, all violations are considered to hold a duration of six-months.

Please visit the Association website for more information from the community – https://parkwestcommunity.org/

PWCA – Environment Committee

12.  2022 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE – REQUEST FOR COMMENTS, NO LATER THAN 30 JUNE 2022.  As documented in the shortly-to-be-distributed May 2022 Park West Pages, for this year we are more specifically reaching out to you as part of our consideration of updates to future years’ goal and targets to request any input you might have to the document.  


May you and yours have a safe Memorial Day weekend – please take a beat to remember those who sacrificed all.

Regards,

Mark

MODIFICATION AFTER SENDING – NEW POOL PASS PICKUP WINDOW ON MAY 28TH FROM 10:30AM TO 11:15AM FOR APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY MAY 24TH.

Good evening – not a full update tonight but wanted to provide an update mainly for Malone Court.

1.  TREE WORK.  The pruning work originally scheduled for tomorrow (May 24th) and Wednesday (May 25th) is canceled and rescheduled to occur on June 8th and June 9th.  The removal portion is currently planned to restart again on Thursday (May 26th) with the two sections of Malone Court to be marked again.  This of course is also dependent on the weather.

2.  POOL PASS DISTRIBUTION; JUNE 3, 2022; TIME 6:00PM to 7:00PM; POOL PARKING LOT.  For those residences who will have submitted their applications to this date and meet the criteria listed on the application, the next pass distribution will occur on June 3rd.  Photo IDs are required for pass pickup and when entering the pool deck.

Regards,

Mark

Good morning. Several more updates to provide you with today.

PERMANENT LINKS:
PWCA Website: https://parkwestcommunity.org/
PWCA Parking Link: https://parkwestcommunity.org/parking/

SEASONAL LINKS:
2022 Pool Pass Application:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cdp-fvgL5b3sy2SPgKBdgLC0VAjDU34Y/view
2022 Pool Season Documents:  https://parkwestcommunity.org/pool/
ACC Documents:  https://parkwestcommunity.org/architectural-control-committee/

COVID-19 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/

INFORMATION ITEMS:

1.  POOL PASS DISTRIBUTION; SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022; 1:00PM to 3:00PM AND JUNE 3, 2022; TIME 6:00PM to 7:00PM; POOL PARKING LOT.  For those residences who will have submitted their application on or before May 14th and meet the criteria listed on the application, the 2022 pool pass distribution will occur at the pool this Sunday.  Photo IDs are required for pass pickup and when entering the pool deck.  For those who submitted on May 15th or after – you will be be able to pick up on June 3rd.

2.  POOL OPENING DAY; May 28, 2022; 11:00AM.  Pool operations will follow the same basic rules as last year.  Hours of operations will be as normal through Labor Day with the option for the next weekend after Labor Day weekend also possible.  This schedule may be adjusted based on pandemic-related external inputs.  Sign-in to the pool will again be accomplished through the SIgnUpGenius framework as accomplished last year.  Please be courteous to our lifeguards and accomplish your sign-in – this is part of our safety rules and protocols.  The pool staff, PWCA Board and PWCA Pool Volunteers reserve the right to refuse entry to any patron exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms and to eject any member not adhering to safety protocols or pool rules.

3.  POOL OPENING DAY KICKOFF SOCIAL AND SUNDAES ON SATURDAY; MAY 28, 2022, 12:00PM.  Please come enjoy a hot dog, chips, and a sundae to celebrate the opening of the pool!

4.  LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES, POOL DECK.  Our pool management contractor will be conducting lifeguard certification classes on our pool deck at various times during the month of May.

5.  TREE WORK.  The removal portion is ongoing and will extend into next week due to storm damage and maintenance challenges.  The pruning portion of our Spring 2022 Tree Work will occur on May 24th and May 25th.   Residences/parking to be impacted have been or will be notified.  Additionally, some private work will be accomplished next week hat will also require additional spaces to be vacated.

6.  GRADUATION EVENTS AT EAGLE BANK ARENA, MAY 20, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 17, 2022.  Graduation season is here and we are back to pre-pandemic graduations with the attendant impacts to traffic on our roads.  Please see our website for the list of the 31 graduations planned between today and June 17th.  Anticipate major traffic delays before and after each event so plan accordingly when you travel from/to our community.

7.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING; TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022; 7:00PM. The June board meeting will be conducted via the RingCentral virtual meeting framework. See the website under ‘Meetings’, select the year (2022), then the meeting (20220621). Document #01-1 contains the information to join the meeting.

8.  PLAYGROUND WORK, DELAYED WORK START DATE.  The planned start date is undetermined due to crew availability.  More information to follow.  For those who patronize the playground – we will be undertaking replacement of the edge walls.   You can expect up to two weeks of playground closure during this project.  Once the edge walls are replaced we will install a certified safety surface of loose fill engineered wood fiber.  Please do not use the playground during this timeframe.  See the monthly meeting minutes for further information.

9.  BASKETBALL COURT, DELAYED CLOSURE DATE.  During the edge wall construction project the basketball courts will be closed for the duration of the project.

10.  TRASH AND RECYCLING.  We included the current synopsized trash and recycling rules in the February newsletter. With the turnover to new tenants and owners, if everyone could review the rules we would greatly appreciate it as we are having challenges with trash placed out after pickup, in non-suitable bags (i.e. white interior bags) and items placed out that require advance notice to Patriot. Some of these items carry a charge for disposal. If you have items to dispose of please be considerate to your neighbors and to the community and take the responsibility to get rid of such special items items correctly and only set out your trash during the prescribed windows of time.

11.  DIRECTOR POSITION.  Thank you to our volunteer who stepped forward to fill the remaining open position on the Board!

12.  RESIDENT OWNER AND NON-RESIDENT OWNER PARKING PERMIT (HANG TAG) RENEWALS. Our annual owner guest (“hangtag”) permit renewal usually scheduled for April/May 2022 will be deferred to April/May 2023.  Owners with concerns or questions may call the Parking Committee Chair for further information.


Please enjoy the weekend and stay hydrated as we approach our first string of 90+ days…


Regards,

Mark

Good morning. Busy month so a variety of items for your consideration.

PERMANENT LINKS:
PWCA Website: https://parkwestcommunity.org/
PWCA Parking Link: https://parkwestcommunity.org/parking/

SEASONAL LINKS:
2022 Pool Pass Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cdp-fvgL5b3sy2SPgKBdgLC0VAjDU34Y/view
2022 Pool Season Documents: https://parkwestcommunity.org/pool/
ACC Documents: https://parkwestcommunity.org/architectural-control-committee/

COVID-19 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/

INFORMATION ITEMS:

1. PLAYGROUND WORK, DELAYED WORK START DATE. The planned start date is undetermined due to crew availability. More information to follow. For those who patronize the playground – we will be undertaking replacement of the edge walls. You can expect up to two weeks of playground closure during this project. Once the edge walls are replaced we will install a certified safety surface of loose fill engineered wood fiber. Please do not use the playground during this timeframe. See the monthly meeting minutes for further information.
2. BASKETBALL COURT, DELAYED CLOSURE DATE. During the edge wall construction project the basketball courts will be closed for the duration of the project.
3. POOL PASS DISTRIBUTION; SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2022; 2:00PM to 4:00PM and SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022; 1:00PM to 3:00PM; POOL PARKING LOT. For those residences who will have submitted their application by April 30th and meet the criteria listed on the application, the 2022 pool pass distribution will occur at the pool on the two dates listed above. Photo IDs are required for pass pickup and when entering the pool deck. For those who submitted on May 1st or after – you will be notified of your pickup dates later this month.
4. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING; TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022; 7:00PM. The May board meeting will be conducted via the RingCentral virtual meeting framework. See the website under ‘Meetings’, select the year (2022), then the meeting (20220517). Document #01-1 contains the information to join the meeting.
5. POOL OPENING DAY; May 28, 2022; 11:00AM. Pool operations will follow the same basic rules as last year. Hours of operations will be as normal through Labor Day with the option for the next weekend after Labor Day weekend also possible. This schedule may be adjusted based on pandemic-related external inputs. Sign-in to the pool will again be accomplished through the SignUpGenius framework as accomplished last year. Please be courteous to our lifeguards and accomplish your sign-in – this is part of our safety rules and protocols. The pool staff, PWCA Board and PWCA Pool Volunteers reserve the right to refuse entry to any patron exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms and to eject any member not adhering to safety protocols or pool rules.
6. POOL OPENING DAY KICKOFF SOCIAL AND SUNDAES ON SATURDAY; MAY 28, 2022, 12:00PM. Please come enjoy a hot dog, chips, and a sundae to celebrate the opening of the pool!
7. LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES, POOL DECK. Our pool management contractor will be conducting lifeguard certification classes on our pool deck at various times during the month of May.
8. OPEN DIRECTOR POSITION. Request your consideration to place your name forward to fill an open Director position. We continue to look for people who are invested in making a better community for all who reside here. If you are interested please complete and submit an Application for Candidacy that may be found on our website. The Nominating Committee will reach out to you after you complete that step. If you have questions I’m also available to speak with you about more specifics.
9. RESIDENT OWNER AND NON-RESIDENT OWNER PARKING PERMIT (HANG TAG) RENEWALS. Our annual owner guest (“hangtag”) permit renewal usually scheduled for April/May 2022 will be deferred to April/May 2023. Owners with concerns or questions may call the Parking Committee Chair for further information.
10. TREE WORK. The pruning portion of our Spring 2022 Tree Work will occur on May 24th and May 25th. The removal portion is planned to start between May 11th and May 18th. Residences/parking to be impacted will be notified as the timeframe near/becomes more clear.

Please enjoy the remainder of your weekend and for all are are celebrating – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!!

Regards,

Mark

Good morning. Busy month so a variety of items for your consideration.

PERMANENT LINKS:
PWCA Website:  https://parkwestcommunity.org/
PWCA Parking Link:  https://parkwestcommunity.org/parking/

SEASONAL LINKS:
2022 Pool Pass Application:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cdp-fvgL5b3sy2SPgKBdgLC0VAjDU34Y/view
2022 Pool Season Documents:   https://parkwestcommunity.org/pool/
ACC Documents:  https://parkwestcommunity.org/architectural-control-committee/

COVID-19 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/

INFORMATION ITEMS:

1.  POOL PASS APPLICATIONS; DEADLINE TOMORROW (SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022) TO HAVE PASSES AT OPENING DAY.   Pool season countdown clock at less than ONE MONTH!  Please complete your applications by tomorrow evening to give our volunteers time to create the passes in a measured manner.  We are creating passes after applications are received.  Be aware – due to the amount of actions ongoing if you do not have your application in by tomorrow you will not have passes available for you to pick up in time for Opening Day.

2.  SPRING 2022 ACC INSPECTION; TOMORROW; SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022; 10:00AM; POOL.  Our spring inspection will occur tomorrow morning!  The inspection will be conducted by teams.  Each team will be led by either a Director or a Summit representative.  All teams will have at least one person with previous experience accomplishing the inspection.  Please consider giving a few hours of your time to assist on an inspection team – no experience necessary.

3.  PLAYGROUND WORK, PLANNED START DATE 9 MAY 2022.  For those who patronize the playground – we will be undertaking replacement of the edge walls starting on or shortly after the 9th of May.   You can expect up to two weeks of playground closure during this project.  Once the edge walls are replaced we will install a certified safety surface of loose fill engineered wood fiber.  Please do not use the playground during this timeframe.  See the monthly meeting minutes for further information.

4.  BASKETBALL COURT, IMPACT TO ACCESS OR POTENTIAL CLOSURE; ON OR AFTER MAY 9, 2022.  Due to the edge wall installation project for the playground, the basketball court may have limited access or even no access during the project.

5.  POOL PASS DISTRIBUTION; SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2022; 2:00PM to 4:00PM and SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022; 1:00PM to 3:00PM; POOL PARKING LOT.  For those who will have submitted their application by tomorrow and meet the criteria listed on the application, the 2022 pool pass distribution will occur at the pool on the two dates listed above.  Photo IDs are required for pass pickup and when entering the pool deck.

6.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING; TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022; 7:00PM. The May board meeting will be conducted via the RingCentral virtual meeting framework. See the website under ‘Meetings’, select the year (2022), then the meeting (20220517). Document #01-1 contains the information to join the meeting.

7.  POOL OPENING DAY; May 28, 2022; 11:00AM.  Pool operations will follow the same basic rules as last year.  Hours of operations will be as normal through Labor Day with the option for the next weekend after Labor Day weekend also possible.  This schedule may be adjusted based on pandemic-related external inputs.  Sign-in to the pool will again be accomplished through the SIgnUpGenius framework as accomplished last year.  Please be courteous to our lifeguards and accomplish your sign-in – this is part of our safety rules and protocols.  The pool staff, PWCA Board and PWCA Pool Volunteers reserve the right to refuse entry to any patron exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms and to eject any member not adhering to safety protocols or pool rules.

8.  LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES, POOL DECK.  Our pool management contractor will be conducting lifeguard certification classes on our pool deck at various times during the month of May.

9.  OPEN DIRECTOR POSITION. Request your consideration to place your name forward to fill an open Director position.  We continue to look for people who are invested in making a better community for all who reside here.  If you are interested please complete and submit an Application for Candidacy that may be found on our website.  The Nominating Committee will reach out to you after you complete that step. If you have questions I’m also available to speak with you about more specifics.

10.  RESIDENT OWNER AND NON-RESIDENT OWNER PARKING PERMIT (HANG TAG) RENEWALS. Our annual owner guest (“hangtag”) permit renewal usually scheduled for April/May 2022 will be deferred to April/May 2023.  Owners with concerns or questions may call the Parking Committee Chair for further information.

11.  TREE WORK.  Part of our Spring 2022 Tree Work will occur on May 24th and May 25th.  The remainder is planned to occur between May 9th and May 13th.  Residences/parking to be impacted will be notified as the timeframe near/becomes more clear.

12.  GROUNDS CARE REMINDERS.  Thank you to those who have responded to this topic in my previous message.  Including once more in this message.  Please keep the following in mind to help our community: #1 – keep your vehicle bumpers off the curb during mowing days as the crew cannot mow, edge or trim (as appropriate) when your vehicle is parked on top of the turf.  #2 – For those of you who have landscaped up to the sidewalk – you are responsible to keep the sidewalk edge nearest your residence clean if the edger cannot be operated safely.  #3 – Keep all items stored inside your fence / or your property for those without rear fences.   See the ACC and ECC Rules for additional information.

Enjoy your weekend – hope you see you soon! (perhaps even tomorrow???)…….

Regards,

Mark