Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
SULLY II TIMES From your friends at
Sully Station II Community Association
JOIN US NOW!!
Keep up with the latest news and events by signing up for the Sully Station II Email List. Sign up at Sully2.com
Sully II Times
Sully Station II Community Association
2017 Annual Operating Budget
The Sully Station II Community Association Board of Trustees has approved the 2017 Annual Operating Budget. The Board and Management have held several meetings, including a presentation for residents, where each line item in the budget was discussed with the primary objective of controlling costs. The resulting 2017 Budget requires a small increase to cover expenses not offset by ongoing cost saving activities.
The following is a breakdown of the monthly assessment rates:
The slight increase in assessment rate for all segments of the community is primarily driven by inflation increases included in contracts and by the contribution to Reserves. Annual Reserve Contributions are determined by the Reserve Study which was conducted in 2016 by an independent contractor certified by the state of Virginia. The Reserve Study serves as a detailed plan for the replacement of Association assets. The following pages have a quick summary of the 2017 Budget and a the full breakdown can be found on sully2.com.
Happy Holiday!
December 2016
Sully II Times
Classified Ads ---------------------------------------------------------------------
AK Painting & Construction
Professional Paining of Interior & Exterior, Carpeting,
Hardwood Floors, Wood Repair, Carpentry, Crown
Molding, Chair Railing, Drywall & Power Washing.
Licensed & Insured
703-378-1521 or 703-298-3735
2016 2017 % Change
TOWNHOMES $97.25 $97.90 0.67% Increase
SINGLE FAMILY $81.45 $83.20 2.15% Increase
ESTATE HOMES $128.50 $131.80 2.57% Increase
For on time payments and peace of mind, we strongly suggest to use the ACH Automatic Debit Payment services. ACH Automatic Debit will debit your account the same day every month and will ad-just the fee each year automatically. By using the ACH Automatic Debit program you will never have to worry about pay-ing on time and will not be late in pay-ments! Best of all it’s free of charge, no coupons and postage to deal with! Down-load the form on Sully2.com and follow the instructions inside.
Signup For ACH Automatic Debit Today!
2016
Approved Budget
2017
Approved Budget
Income
General Assessment Income 947,945 971,914
Townhouse Assessment 378,821 370,015
Single Family Assessment 104,797 105,951
Estate Assessments 54,303 55,720
Interest 7,000 9,500
Interest - Other 500 400
Late Charge 20,000 17,000
Legal Charge 10,000 5,500
Collection Charges - 4,500
Violation Income 500 -
Parking Pass Income 600 700
Pool Income 2,000 3,500
Clubhouse / Rec Income 5,500 5,000
Website Advertising 1,000 -
Misc Income 500 500
Not Sufficient Fund Fee 50 100
Misc Key Sales 150 200
Resale Disclosure Charges 5,000 7,500
Bad Debt Recovery 3,000 1,500
Total Income 1,541,666 1,559,500
Expenses
Administrative
Management Fees 82,500 83,040
Insurance 22,850 24,100
Legal General 23,000 35,000
Legal Collections 27,500 20,000
Audit / Tax Preparation 5,200 5,400
Consulting / Engineer - 10,000
Bad Debt Expense 10,000 8,000
Bank Charges 700 240
Coupon Books 7,000 7,000
Office Expense 5,000 5,000
Dues & Seminars 2,750 2,750
Annual Meeting 8,400 8,500
Printing / Copying 4,000 4,000
Postage 8,500 8,500
Misc Admin Other 3,500 7,000
Collections Expense 14,000 10,000
Resale Disclosure Packages 5,000 7,500
Salaries 229,000 229,000
Mileage Reimbursement 600 700
Phone & Internet 5,300 5,400
Income Taxes Federal - -
Income Taxes State - -
Personal Property Taxes 425 400
Total Administrative 465,225 481,530
General-Repairs and Maintenance
Electricity Entrance 500 400
Grounds Maintenance Contract 112,650 112,650
Landscaping Enhancement 12,000 15,354
Snow Removal Contract 17,000 20,000
Pond Maintenance Contract 11,400 12,000
Security System Contract 1,180 1,200
Supplies 6,000 7,000
Casual Labor 1,000 8,000
Pest Control 680 680
Truck / Van Operating & Maintenance 2,000 1,200
Special Projects 26,000 25,000
Total Repairs and Maintenance 190,410 203,484
Pool
Pool Management 90,000 75,950
Pool Repairs 3,000 4,000
Pool Supplies 2,500 3,000
Pool Water / Sewer 2,200 3,500
Pool Administration 900 500
Total Pool 98,600 86,950
Community Center
Routine Maintenance / Repair 4,000 5,000
Water & Sewer 2,000 2,000
Electricity 14,000 14,000
Tot Lot Maintenance 4,000 4,000
Total Community Center 24,000 25,000
Programs
Community Activities 13,500 16,900
Swim Team 9,040 9,040
Neighborhood Watch
(incl. in ACTIVITES)
2,400 -
Total Programs 24,940 25,940
Single Family
Trash Removal 104,797 105,951
Total Single Family 104,797 105,951
Estates
Trash Removal 17,333 18,000
Snow Removal 4,000 4,000
Reserves Estate Streets 32,970 33,720
Total Estates 54,303 55,720
Townhouse
Electricity 2,400 2,400
Trash Removal 140,301 141,805
Snow Removal 55,000 55,000
Grounds Maintenance 72,000 72,000
General Repairs and Maintenance 1,200 2,500
Reserves Townhouse Streets & Parking 107,920 96,310
Total Townhouse 378,821 370,015
Programs
Community Activities 13,500 16,900
Swim Team 9,040 9,040
Neighborhood Watch
(incl. in ACTIVITES)
2,400 -
Total Programs 24,940 25,940
Reserves-General
Reserves Replacement 190,570 194,910
Operating Contingency 10,000 10,000
Total General Reserves 200,570 204,910
Total Expenses and Reserves 1,541,666 1,559,500
Net Excess / (Deficit) 0 0
Sully II Times Page 7
Avoid Late Payments!!!
The Automatic Debit Payment (ACH) program will debit your account the same
day every month and adjust the fee each year automatically. By using the ACH
program you will never have to worry about paying on time and will not be late in
payments. Best of all – its free of charge, no coupons and no postage to deal with!
If you would like more information on ACH payment program please go to
Sully2.com website, or contact our FSR Community Management Staff at 703-
266-2020, for more details.
Some Quick Notes to SS2 Residents
Fall is here and it will be getting colder and colder as we get closer to winter. Outside projects at this time of year tend to slow down but not here at Sully Station II. The Management office will still be hard at work. Here is a few projects we are currently working on that residents should be aware of.
We are currently filling in pot holes throughout the Community
Removing dead and dangerous trees from the common area
We will be numbering the visitor spots in order to streamline parking enforcement (weather permitting)
Repaint parking lines and spaces that are fading (weather permitting)
Reminder
** We understand that there is limited parking is some areas but the Sully Station II Parking Guidelines state: “Residents may not park their own personal vehicles within the designated visitor parking spaces. These spaces are for the exclusive use of resident's guests, invitees, and visitors. Vehicles parked within a designated visitor space do not need to display a parking permit.” **
Its Raining Leaves
As noted before, it is Officially fall. The leaves are turning all pretty colors and falling down to earth. The leaves tend to pile up fast if you let them. The best tactic with leaves is to rake them and bag them before it becomes a 20 bag project.
Sully Station II would like to ask everyone to please remove all leaves and debris from your yard before it becomes out of control.
FirstService Residential Connect
FirstService Residential Connect allows Sully Sta-
tion II homeowners an easy and helpful way to
access pertinent information to our community 24
hours a day, 7 day a week.
In addition to community projects, updates, docu-
ments, and forms.
Association members will also be able to:
View their personal account information (e.g.,
assessment history and violation information)
Inquire about your account
Request an address change
Obtain forms and applications (such as an
architectural modification application)
You may always contact FirstService Residential if
you have questions regarding your account or
Association matters. Access to the site by registra-
tion at:
www.dcmetro.fsrconnect.com/register
Sully II Times Page 9
ATTENTION FAIRFAX COUNTY RESIDENTS: In preparation of changes to Fairfax County yard waste collection, American Disposal will no longer collect yard debris in plastic bags.
Please see the below link to the Fairfax County website for an overview of all changes.
Fairfax County Changes to Yard Waste Collection
For your convenience, yard waste may be collected in biodegradable paper bags, available at major grocery stores, big-box home improvement retailers and most hardware stores.
Yard debris can also be collected loose, in 30 gallon or larger reusable containers marked "Yard Waste".
Fairfax County and American Disposal encourage you to consider grass-cycling, mulching and on site composting as other options for your yard debris.
See the information below on how to start grass-cycling in your yard.
It’s officially “Yard Waste” season! As winter ends, and the thaw begins you will find yourself with what we call “Yard Waste” in the form of organic matter cluttering your yard; do you know the best way to dispose of your Yard Debris to keep your lawn and the environment green?
Whether its lawn clippings or a barrage of unsightly leaves seemingly dumped onto your lawn; some of us wonder the best way to collect and prepare them for fast, easy and green pickup.
Many people do not realize that yard debris collection is actually considered to be a form of recycling. This can be some-what confusing as yard debris is not picked up with your Single Stream recyclables.
Instead, brush, branches, grass clippings and tree limbs are broken down organically by a bio-chemical reaction known as composting. Once collected and taken to a special facility, over time, these materials become a new product called com-post.
Although we may not think of it in the literal term, composting is still, very much, a form of recycling. In fact, it is possi-bly the most organic form of recycling, since all material is returned directly to the earth through various applications to aid in new growth.
But how can you assure that the unsightly organic clutter on your lawn is properly disposed of to ensure it helps the growth of new leaves and blossoms in the spring?!
The first step is to ensure the correct preparation of your Yard Waste for pick-up.
Defining 'Debris' First, let's define the FULL list of all accepted yard debris items accepted at your curb.
Leaves Grass clippings Tree limbs and brush (bundled and tied) Christmas Trees Pumpkins
Proper Preparation for Pick-Up Loose in a Container
The most preferred method of collecting your yard clippings, leaves, and small branches is loose in a container(s) that can be lifted and dumped into our truck. Yard debris that is collected in plastic bags must be broken open before the composting process can begin, and for that reason, we recommend that you simply collect it in a "yard debris" labeled reusable container. (Did we mention that you'll be saving on all of those yard debris collection bags by investing in a few sturdy compost collection containers?)
Compostable Plastic Bags
In certain locations, another accepted method of collection is the use of plastic bags that are certified compostable. These can be purchased at most home improvement stores.
Brown Paper Collection Bags
Similar to a compostable plastic bag, a brown paper collection bag, which can also be bought at a local home improve-ment store, will break down organically with the collected yard debris.
Bundling Methods In order for us to collect all of the homes on any given route, tree limbs and brush must be no longer than 4 feet in length and 3 inches thick in diameter. These items must be tied with rope or twine so that one man may easily pick-up. Ameri-can Disposal
Services will collect a maximum of 10 bags of grass clippings and or leaves, and 10 bundles of brush per pick-up. (There will be an extra charge for additional removal of larger amounts of yard debris that must be scheduled in advance through our customer service center.)
Try Grasscycling!
Grasscycling is the "green" way to keep your lawn beautiful and healthy, and entails leaving the grassclippings ON your lawn after you mow, instead of bagging them.
When clippings stay on the lawn they release important nutrients into the soil, act as mulch and promote natural aeration by earthworms. Clippings decompose and feed the soil the nutrients it needs.
Grasscycling and leaving the clippings on the ground also slows waterloss and reduces the needs for fertilization.
Just remember to cut the grass only when it’s dry and to always check to make sure your mower blades are sharp before you start you implement this technique.
Things to Remember Items that are either bagged OR bundled should not exceed 50 lbs.
Bundles should not exceed arm length. If you cannot wrap your arms around the bundle limbs, break it down into multiple bundles.
The following items are not acceptable for yard debris collection: mulch, dirt, rock, shrubs, trees, tree
stumps, and sod
Page 10 Sully II Times
Kiddie Corner
Important Neighborhood Numbers
Local Schools Deer Park Elementary …………...703-802-5000 Cub Run Elementary …………….703-633-7500 Stone Middle……………………..703-631-5500 Westfield High …………………..703-488-6300
Fairfax County Police & Fire
Fairfax County Police …………………..… 911 Non-Emergencies …………...…. 703-691-2131 Out-of-Area Emergency ………...703-691-2233 Animal Control ………………….703-691-2131 Park Authority …………………..703-324-8702 For Crime Solvers: 703-691-8888 or 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) Anonymous text messages: ‘TIP187’ plus your message to Crimes (274637) Sully Post Office 5003 Westfield's Blvd Centreville VA 703-378-5502 Utility Companies Washington Gas: Customer Service: 703-750-1000 Emergencies & Natural Gas Order: 911 703-750-1400 or 1-800-752-7520 Northern Virginia Electric Coop. Customer Service, Emergencies & Outages: 703-335-0500 or 1-800-335-0500 www.novec.com Fairfax Water Customer Service: 703-698-5800 After Hours Emergencies: 703-698-5613 www.fcwa.org
Attention All Sully Station II Owners Sully Station II is looking for homeowners who want to help our
neighborhood by joining a Sully Station II Committee. SS2
Committees are:
Activities Committee
Communication Committee
Architectural Review Board Committee
Financial Committee
Elections Committee
Architectural Review Board Committee (Estates)
Homeowner’s who would like more information or are interested
should contact the on-site office at
703-266-2020
Sully II Times Page 12
The Sully II Times, published monthly, Is the official
newsletter of the Sully Station II Community Association,
Inc. (SS2). Its contents are for information only. Articles
express the opinions of the authors, not SS2. The SS2
Board of Trustees, FirstService Residential, editor and
contributors assume no responsibility for errors,
omissions, or consequences resulting from information
provided in this or any previous edition. SS2 does not
officially endorse any of the products or services
advertised herein.
Who’s Who In
Sully II
Board of Trustees
President - Glenn Martin
Vice President. - Diana Marvin
Secretary - Adrian Isaicu
Treasurer - Ronald Schulte
Trustee - William Perry
Trustee - Veronica Asafaylo
Trustee - Karen Hogan
Architectural Review Board
Julie Dale – Chairman
Activities & Welcome Committee
CeeCee Evans
Swim Team
Chris & Lori Campbell, Team Rep
Election Committee
JoLynne Vincent - Chairman
Neighborhood Watch Dan & Leslie Jenuleson
Sully Station II Office 5501 Sully Park Dr Centreville VA 20120 Mon – Fri 9 AM – 5 PM 703-266-2044 or 703-266-2020 Fax: 703-266-2004 www.sully2.com
After Hours Emergency 703-385-1133 General Manager Robert Martin AMS, CMCA [email protected] Assistant Manager Luigi Solloso CMCA [email protected]
HOA Board of Trustees (BOT) Meetings
BOT meetings are held monthly at the Community
Center, 5501 Sully Park Dr on the 4th Thursday of
the month. No meeting will take place in
September but instead the Annual Meeting will
replace it. Open Forum begins at 7:00PM every
meeting and all SS2 Homeowners are welcome to
attend.
HOA Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Committee Meeting
ARB Committee meetings are held each month at
the Community Center on the 2nd Monday of the
Month at 6:30 PM. All ARB applications submitted
to the SS2 Office will be reviewed. If you are
planning any exterior modification and need an
application please visit www.sully2.com.
Off Site Homeowner
If you are a Sully Station II homeowner who does
not reside at the Sully Station II address, please
ensure that you have provided your alternate
mailing address to the Sully Station II Office. As a
homeowner it is your responsibility to ensure you
provide your tenant (if applicable) with any
pertinent information regarding the community, e.g.
pool pass information, parking hang-tags, updated
rules/regulations, etc.
Mass Communication by Email Blitz
From time to time, Management will send out
Community information and reminders via email to
all owners and residents (if applicable). If you are
not currently receiving the email communications
please email [email protected] and request your
email be added. You can also join the email list by
going to www.sully2.com.
TRASH INFORMATION
Regular Trash Pick up - Tuesdays & Fridays
Recycling - Fridays
Yard Debris - Wednesday (single family homes)
March 1st – December 31st
(This does not include hazardous material)
American Disposal Services (ADS) will provide special pick up
services (bulky items, furniture, and appliances). Please notify ADS
Customer Service at 703-368-0500 at least 24 hours in advance for
bulk item pick-up. There is a fee to homeowners for appliance
removal. In general special pick ups are Fridays.
Trash removal will not occur if the roadways are
deemed impassable by ADS due to inclement weather,
parked vehicles, or construction. If trash is missed due to impassable
streets ADS will remove trash on the next scheduled pick up day.
TRASH RULES
Place trash out by the scheduled pick-up time (not days before
the scheduled pick up), which is after dusk the day before pick-
up or by 6:00 a.m. the day of pick up.
Use heavy-duty bags instead of the thin white kitchen
trash can bags.
Bundle Newspapers properly.
Do not pile recyclables over the top of the recycling
bins.
Remember to store your trash can and recycling bin out of view
on non-pick-up days.
Pick up any trash that falls out in your immediate area due to
wind, animals, or torn bags.
RECYCLING PICKUP
Acceptable items include: newspapers with slick inserts (bundled, in
paper bags, or in a separate recycling container) magazines, catalogs,
junk mail and phone books; cardboard (flattened, less than 36” X
36”) cereal & cracker boxes (bundled and tied); glass food &
beverage containers; aluminum & steel cans; #1 & #2 plastic bottles
and jugs. Plastic containers used for insecticides, herbicides,
petroleum products, or automotive fluids are not acceptable. No
plastic bags.
YARD DEBRIS
Grass clippings & leaves should be bagged in clear plastic bags or
brown paper bags. Brush & limbs should be bundled. Limbs should
not exceed four feet in length and four inches in diameter. Items
that are bagged or bundled are not to exceed 50 lbs. Concrete,
bricks, blocks, dirt and sod are not acceptable. If you have any
questions, call ADS Customer Service @
703-368-0500.
Want to Advertise
Your Business
Would you like to post an ad in the Sully II Times? Advertising is based on a first-come, first-served basis according to the following: • Camera-ready art, properly sized is required. No changes will be made to materials. • All ads must be paid in advance. • No ad should be considered an endorsement by the Sully Station II Community Association. • The Association reserves the right to decline any advertisement. Size Rate: Full Page (7 1/8x 10) $150.00 1/2 Page (7 1/8 x 4 3/4) $90.00 1/4 Page (3 1/2 x 4 3/4) $55.00 Business Card (3 1/2 x 2 1/4) $30.00 Classified (35 words max) $10.00 *Deadline is the 25th the month Prior* *There is no charge to residents for Lost & Found. Residents receive a 25% discount on all advertisement.
A discount will be given for non-resident advertisers who pay in advance for several issues as follows: 2 issues: 5% 4 issues: 10% 6 issues: 15% The deadline for advertisements is the 25th of each month prior to the next month’s publication.
Send files to [email protected]
Community
Center Rentals
Are you looking to have a party or host an event but you just don't have the space? Well now you do!!
The Sully Station II Community Center facility is available for rentals by residents who are current in their assessment payment. The Community Center facility features a kitchen with refrigerator and dishwasher. In addition, tables, chairs and a bar are also available for use. Current maximum capacity for the Sully Station II Community Center facility is 49 people.
To reserve the Community Center, please contact the Sully Station II office for availability and prices. Only the Sully Station II residents who are current with their assessments payments are eligible to reserve and use the facility.
Sully II Times Page 13
Did You Know
December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars.
December is the seventh and last month to have the length of 31 days.
December got its name from the Latin word decem (meaning ten) because it was originally the tenth month of the year in the Roman calendar, which began in March. The winter days following December were not included as part of any month.
January and February were created out of the month less period and added to the beginning of the calendar, but December retained its name.
In the Western World the month is strongly associated with Christmas.
In Catholic tradition, December is the Month of the Advent of Christ.
National Egg Nog Month
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
National Fruit Cake Month
December's birth flower is the narcissus.
December's birthstones are the turquoise, zircon, and tanzanite.
The zodiac signs for the month of December are Sagittarius and Capricorn
Did You Know https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December
Page 14 Sully II Times
Towing Information
Between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., 7 days a week/365 days a year (all year round), all
vehicles parked within the townhouse common area parking lots, where permits are required, must
display a valid parking permit issued by the Association.
If your vehicle is towed, please call Battlefield Towing & Storage at (703) 378-0059. If you should have
any questions about the Association’s Parking Policy, or would like to obtain a copy, please call the
Association.
Looking for Community Service Opportunity?
Are you interested in giving back to your
community?
Do you need to log some Community Service
hours for school?
Do you just love helping out good people and being
a good neighbor?
Sully Station II has many opportunities throughout the year for
volunteers to get some Community Service hours. We have over Ten
(10) events a year that a volunteer could give back to the community.
Please contact the Main Office at 703-266-2020 or email
Be a guest at your own party!
This Event Season, enjoy your family and friends and leave the details of party planning to someone else. Your own event planner can take the stress out of party planning for less than what you think.
FanCee Events LLC is a full-service event planning enterprise specializing in corporate, social, and non-profit events nationwide.
Exquisite Events are our Calling!
___________________________________________________________________________________
Parties High Tea
Funerals Corporate Events
Dinners Trade Shows
Meetings Fairs and Festivals
Event and Room Staging Golf Outings and Tournament
Social and Charitable Events Weddings & Destination Events
Grand Openings and Ribbon-cutting Housewarming Celebrations
Open House
Phone: 703-489-0641
Email:
www.FanCeeEvents.com
Contact us today:
CeeCee L. Evans
FanCee Events LLC
Event Planning, Consulting and Management
Sully II Times Page 15
Signing up for Connect
One of the greatest tools you can ever have as a homeowner is not a hammer or a drill. It is
FSRConnect. FSRConnect is a powerful community connection and communication tool.
FSRConnect is your personal lifestyle hub and your lifeline to our community. With just a few
clicks, you can easily and securely pay association fees, download Board of Trustee meeting
minutes, view your community website, see a calendar of events, book ameni-
ties, communicate with your Property Manager, Board members and neighbors, and much
more – 24/7 from any computer, smartphone or tablet. As the industry leader, FirstService
Residential is the only property management company that gives you the power to instantly
connect, communicate and access information about your community. So sign up
for FSRConnect and see how living connected can make a difference for you every day!
http://dcmetro.fsrconnect.com/residentwelcome
Need a Notary Do you need a document
Notarized? Well Sully Station II
has you covered. Stop by the
office during office hours and we
can Notarize legal documents
for you at no cost. We have a
legal Notary on site to assist you.
Please contact the Sully Station II office and bring your legal documents and ID.
Page 16 Sully II Times
Architectural Review Board Meeting - Monday, December 12th - 6:30PM Board of Trustees Meeting - Thursday, December 15th - 7:00PM Breakfast with Santa - Saturday, December 17th - 9:00AM - 11:00AM Office will be Closed - Friday, December 23rd & Monday, December 26th
Important
Dates
This Month
December 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Eat a Red
Apple Day
2
National
Fritters Day
3
4
Santa’s List
Day
5
6
St. Nicholas
Day
7
Pearl Harbor
Day
8
National
Brownie Day
9 10
Human Rights
Day
11
International
Children’s Day
12
Architectural
Review Board
Meeting
6:30PM
13
Ice Cream Day
14
Roast
Chestnuts Day
15
Board of
Trustees
Meeting 7PM
16
National
Chocolate
Covered
Anything Day
17
Breakfast with
Santa
18
Bake Cookies
Day
19
Oatmeal
Muffin Day
20 21
Winter Solstice
22 23
Office is
Closed
24
National Egg
Nog Day
25
Christmas Day
26
Office is
Closed
27 28
Card Playing
Day
29 30
Bacon Day
31
News Year’s
Eve
2016 Calendar of Events
Date Day Time Event
December 17 Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Children’s Event - Breakfast with Santa
December 17 Saturday TBD Best Decorative Home Contest
Sully Station II Board of Trustees Meeting
Schedule **All Meeting Begin at 7:00
PM**
December 15
Sully Station II Architectural Review Board
Meeting Schedule **All Meeting Begin at 6:30
December 12
Page 18 Sully II Times
