Edgewater Condominium
at Reston Town Center
Newsletter – Early November 2007 http://edgewater-reston.org
President’s Message
Sue Van Meers sbarnette@mayfairtalent.com
Message from the Edgewater Ad Hoc Committee on Mark Your Calendars
Balconies and Patios.
Edgewater Condos Holiday Open House
An Ad Hoc Committee which was formed to discuss the Saturday, December 1st - 7 pm to 10 pm
appearance and use of balconies and patios has recommended Please bring non- perishable food items; canned
to the Board of Directors that there are three (3) important goods or boxed items to include in a food basket
considerations. 1. Most important is the safety of Edgewater for a family in need. Dressy/Casual Attire.
Condominiums residents and guests. 2. Cost of liability
insurance and misuse of and alterations to the balconies and
patios, which are common areas, are also a concern. 3.
The charm of our community is the well maintained grounds, Policy Resolution No. 5 (Sec. II D only)
flowers and plants on balconies and patios. Design Review Guidelines and Procedures – relating to
changes to dwelling units and the property
In a sincere effort to be in line with today’s lifestyles of our
residents yet being concerned with the safety of our II. Decorating Guidelines
residents/visitors and maintaining insurance cost at a reasonable D. Balcony and Patio Areas
rate, a section of Policy Resolution #5 (D. Balcony and Patio 1. Nothing shall be dropped, thrown or swept from balconies.
Areas) from Edgewater Association’s Book of Resolutions 2. Painting of the terrace or balcony floor, ceiling, railing or
(1994), is being provided to the right. When reviewing this any other part thereof is prohibited.
information please keep in mind that balconies and patios are 3. The following are prohibited on terrace/balcony areas:
common areas maintained from association funds, a. Bird feeders or statues;
therefore, making any changes or adjustments to these b. Aerials or antennas;
common areas must be approved by the Board of Directors. c. Airing or drying of clothing;
d. Items of furnishings which can be pushed or blown off
Common areas are for the enjoyment of all the residents, the balcony or patio except that appropriate outdoor furniture is
therefore, attaching ceiling fans, bird feeders, large bolts and permitted without application;
chains, bike racks, etc. without the approval of the BOD is a e. Bicycles and tires;
violation. The main concern is safety, insurance cost and f. Screens, blinds, shutters or enclosures except for
common areas being used for storage areas. Please take time to enclosures which may be part of the overall design scheme;
review the information to the right and make any necessary g. Barbecues;
adjustments to your balcony or patio. h. Major appliances or other mechanical devices or
equipment;
Next board meeting: Wed., Nov. 28, at 7pm i. Hangers installed in the slab above;
j. Storage containers;
Edgewater’s onsite office is being closed – k. Awnings.
see pg. 5 for more details. 4. Floor Coverings (eg. tiles, brick, carpet, slate and wood
floors) may not be installed except on fully enclosed balconies.
Edgewater Board of Directors
Activities Committee Report
Sue Van Meers - President Kathy Reddle - Vice President The Fall Spooktacular was a fun evening. The
sbarnette@mayfairtalent.com Knred@comcast.net winners of the pumpkin decorating contest were 1st
place to Carla Hogue, 2nd to Danny Dovell, 3rd to
Liz Leukroth - Secretary Laurence Boorstein – Treasurer Sue Van Meers and honorable mention to Molly
lizleukroth@comcast.net lboorstein@att.net Rakestraw. Thanks to all who participated with their
creative and artistic talents.
Molly Rakestraw - At Large mollyrakestraw@hotmail.com th
On December 24 the Activity Committee will be
setting out luminaries at the entrance to our
Committees community. Anyone who is interested in helping
Activities Landscaping please give Sue Van Meers a call – 703 435 2253.
Sue Van Meers JoAnn & Michael Carlysle The Activity Committee is chaired by Sue Van Meers,
sbarnette@mayfairtalent.com jcarlysle2@comcast.net JoAnn Carlysle and Lisa Dovell. The committee has
also had assistance from Michael Carlysle, Van, Ruth
Communications Rec Center Board Reps Cuppernull, Liz and Rich Leukroth, Molly Rakestraw
Susan Merk - sbmerk@comcast.net Ruth Cupernull - Carol Sim and Danny Dovell. Thanks to all who have attended,
helped and participated.
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New residents are encouraged to complete the
REMINDERS... directory questionnaire on EW’s website
and return to Sue Merk (see address on
form) so you can receive a copy of the
Edgewater Residents’ Directory.
THERMOSTATS: Please do not turn your heat
off in your unit while you are away. If the edgewater-reston.org/docs/directory-questionnaire.doc
temperature is below freezing there is danger of
pipes freezing, bursting and flooding other units. Advertising in Edgewater’s Newsletter
Units should be kept at no lower than 70°. This is especially If you own a small business (or know someone who does)
important for 3rd floor units as there are pipes in the ceilings advertising in Edgewater’s newsletter is an inexpensive way to
whose sole source of heat comes from these units. reach 174 residences 6 times per year. If you know a vendor
who could benefit from this opportunity, send them a sample
copy which can be accessed at: http://edgewater-
CONDO FOR SALE signs are not permitted in reston.org/newsletters where our Ad Policy can also be
windows or on the outside of the units, downloaded. Free classified non-commercial ads will be
FOR SALE except during an open house. accepted from residents/owners with a 25-word limitation.
LOCK YOUR CAR DOORS - at all times: Do
EDGEWATER RESIDENTS:
not leave your car running unattended, even for SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS
a minute. Do not leave any packages or
anything of value on the seats. It is an invitation
for someone to break into your car. Go to website of advertiser below: http://www.circleblue.com/
For info about recycling at Edgewater, go to:
http://edgewater-reston.org/docs/recycling.htm
Household Tips - Night Security
As we lose more and more daylight, it makes sense
to use our porch lights to enhance security.
Remember that we live in an urban area and this is
not a gated community. Leaving the porch light on
during the hours of darkness, particularly on the
first two floors, spreads the light and helps all of us.
This addition to security costs each of us just pennies and is
worth it.
Get more household tips at:
http://edgewater-reston.org/docs/index.htm#tips A Message from Reston Town Center
Association (RTCA):
Summary of Pet Policies
1. Animals Permitted: dogs and/or cats (total limit of 2); caged RTCA has been getting an increasing
birds; aquarium fish number of complaints about some dog
2. Pets must be registered with Edgewater Association (go to owners allowing their dogs off leash in
website for form). Reston Town Square. There are also
3. Pets cannot be a nuisance due to noise, size, behavior, etc. concerns about dog owners not picking up the
4. Except in owner’s unit, pets must be carried or on a leash animal waste. We would ask your help in
under control of responsible person. getting the message out that the behavior of a few is ruining
5. Owners are responsible for removing pet waste from common Town Square for others.
elements and should be walked in designated areas (see
website). Please remind your residents that it is against Fairfax County
6. Owners shall abide by laws of Fairfax Co. re: inoculation, Law to allow animals to run loose on public or private property of
licensing, etc. http://edgewater-reston.org/docs/petlaws.htm others. Dogs must be restrained by a dependable leash and
controlled by a responsible person when off the property of the
owner. The Animal Control division of the police is authorized to
For more info, go to: http://edgewater-reston.org pick up dogs at large. We have been advised that anyone who
Residents’/Owners’ Section – Pol. Res. #6 – 9/25/99 is concerned about dogs off leash should call 703-691-2131 and
an officer will be dispatched. Even if the dogs are well-behaved
it is against the law to have them unleashed.
Edgewater Condo’s newsletter is published on a bi-monthly
basis. It is accessible on the website in COLOR with live Pet owners must pick up after their pets and Reston Urban Core
hyperlinks and will be sent by email to anyone who sends an Association (RUCA) provides bags for that purpose. We want
email to sbmerk@comcast.net with “Edgewater Email List” in people to be able to sit on the grass and to allow children to play
subject line. without concern. The turf is being damaged by the dog urine.
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Why do I have to check for leaks? Towing is in effect in Edgewater from 7pm to 6am for any
Harry Anderson Harry.Anderson@procamva.com vehicle not bearing a tag, not wholly within the lines and
not parked in a designated space corresponding to the
Each year Edgewater residents are
owner’s building.
reminded to have their furnaces
checked, both in the spring for air
conditioning and the winter for heat. NOTE NEW LOCATION OF BATTLEFIELD TOWING
Why? If Your Vehicle is Towed Call:
703-378-0059 - 13925 Willard Road, Chantilly
Winter is obvious; if the system is not
working you will not have heat. If a
pipe freezes because there is no
Directions to Battlefield Towing:
heat or insufficient heat, it is the Take Fairfax County Parkway South to Rt 50,
responsibility of the unit owner. Please check Go west on 50 to Walney Road,
the utility room during the winter months to ensure the heat is Turn left, go to Willard Road, turn left to 13925.
working. Do not leave the doors to the utility room open. Please
check the insulation on the pipes. The unit owner is responsible
for making sure all proper maintenance is completed. If you see Condo Owners Need Their Own Insurance
a pipe without insulation and you believe it an association pipe, By Benny Kass (from an article in the Washington Post)
please report it to the Property Manager, Harry Anderson.
In the summer, a different but equally important set of problems Q: We have purchased several single family
occur. Each furnace has a drainpipe leading from the furnace to homes, and our lender has always insisted that we
the main drain which is the white pipe that comes down from the obtain a hazard insurance policy before settlement.
ceiling to the floor in each unit. On the first floor it leads out of We are about to purchase our first condominium
the building. The pipe from the furnace to the main drain can unit, and our real estate agent has advised that
become clogged, even after having it serviced in the spring. we do not need any insurance, since the entire
association is covered under what they call a
Last year there were at least three incidents of a unit owners’ "master policy." Is our agent correct?
drain pipe becoming clogged. The result was in each case,
because of the high humidity this year, lots of condensation A. Every condominium association must have a master
backup up in the AC units and overflowed down into the utility insurance policy. The declaration will spell out the minimum
room of the unit below. The damage to each unit was quite required insurance coverage, and many state condominium
extensive. In each case, had the residents been checking their statutes also require a minimum amount of coverage.
utility room on a weekly basis as recommended, the problems
would have been discovered sooner, resulting in much less The master policy will cover problems and issues relating to the
damage or no damage at all. common elements and the limited common elements. For
example, if there is a common-element water pipe that bursts,
It is recommended that each owner take time to become familiar causing flooding and water damage to the common halls,
with the utilities serving their unit. Owners need to know where elevators and individual units, the master policy will pay the
the shut off valves are and if they work. Better to know the damage claims, less the insurance deductible specified by the
shut off works when there is not a leak than to find it policy.
doesn’t when there is one.
However, the master policy does not provide all-inclusive
Here is a short list of items each owner and resident should coverage. What if the water flooded into your apartment,
do/know: damaged your walls, ruined your carpet and destroyed your
expensive 50-inch plasma television set?
1. Have the furnace serviced, preferably 2 times a year, once in
the spring and once in the fall. See Pol. Res. #2004-2 The master policy will pick up the cost to repair your walls, but
“Inspection of Unit HVAC Equipment” on website. you are on your own regarding any personal belongings.
Additionally, most master policies exclude improvements, or
2. Know the location of the master shutoff valve for the water to what is known as "betterments."
your unit. Verify that it works and if it does not work, have it
repaired. To read entire article go to: www.washingtonpost.com/wp-
dyn/content/article/2006/12/01/AR2006120100616.html
3. Keep handy the telephone number of the gas company. If you
smell gas, call the gas company immediately! Mail condo payments to:
Edgewater at Town Center Condo c/o ProCAM LLC
4. If you notice a water leak coming from above, say into the
PO Box 18036
kitchen, go up stairs to your neighbor. They may have a
problem with their dishwasher, icemaker or drain line. Ashburn VA 20146-2536
5. Get to know your neighbors, above, below, next to you. Get To set up Automated Electronic Payment of
their telephone numbers. In case of an emergency you may Condo Fees, email accounting@procamva.com call
need to contact them or they may need to contact you. 703-536-5200, or download form from web site at:
http://edgewater-reston.org/docs/directdeposit.pdf
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News From Around Town…
Reston Interfaith’s Hypothermia
Prevention Program – Dec.1 thru Mar. 31
In order to prevent weather-induced illness and loss of life
among unsheltered homeless adult men and women in our
community, Reston Interfaith will operate the North County Reston Town Center Association Election
Hypothermia Prevention Program again this year in partnership Robert Goudie, of Westmarket was re-elected as a residential
with Fairfax County. Last year, over 130 volunteers catered representative to Reston Town Center Association (RTCA) on
home-cooked meals, collected wish list items and assisted with a Oct. 24. RTCA is the Master Association for the Reston Town
variety of activities for program participants. Center District. It provides services and benefits to both property
We need your help to ensure the program’s owners in RTCA and the larger Reston Community. Nine
success again, so please confirm your or your members are elected to represent the three categories of
group’s interest in participating this year! See property owners: office (4 members), urban core (3 members)
flyer attached to this newsletter for ways you and residents (2 members). Some board reports are posted at
can help or contact Mandy Guernsey at http://restontc.org/rtca.html The 2 residential reps are:
571/323-9565 or
Mandy.Guernsey@restoninterfaith.org. Robert Goudie (Westmarket)
9979 Logan Manor Dr.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Reston, VA 20190
regoudie@comcast.net
(703) 689-0496
Deadline for Ordering Reston License
Plate Approaches Gregory Michaels (Paramount)
1830 Fountain Dr. #1301.
Place your order for Reston, VA 20190 (703) 703-627-7398
the Reston License gregory.a.michaels@gmail.com
Plate, offered by You may also contact the following for more info:
Reston Citizens
Barbara Rovin, Executive Director
Association, before
Reston Town Center Association
12/31/07.
& Reston Urban Core Association
703-435-6600, fax 703-435-4465
brovin@restontc.org
The VA DMV requires a minimum of 350 pre-paid applicants to
produce a specialized license plate. Complete the form at:
http://go-resTOWN.org/docs/VADMVvsa10.pdf and send with
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check for appropriate fee made out to Reston Citizens RCA Gathers Over 3700 Signatures on
Association to: Reston Citizens Association, P.O. Box 2851, resTOWN Referendum Petition
Reston, VA 20195. According to instructions from the VA DMV,
RCA will hold all applications and checks until the special license
creation process is complete and then forward one check to
cover all the applications to the VA DMV. Licenses will not be
available until July 2008. For more info go to http://go-
resTOWN.org or email RCA-InfoLine@comcast.net
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Reston Town Center HOAs Meet to Form
Coalition (WATCH-Working Alliance of Town Center
Homeowners) Contact: Robert Goudie regoudie@comcast.net
A group of representatives from various homeowners’ groups in
Reston Town Center (RTC) met in mid-August to discuss how
they might deal with common concerns to: 1. provide a
communication/education vehicle among the HOAs on matters of
Reston Citizens Association (RCA) announced the results of
mutual interest; 2. provide our RTCA residential representatives
their petition campaign at a rally at the Reston Library on
an efficient way of having two-way communication with those we
10/22/07. Through much help from volunteers, RCA has
represent; and 3. provide a possible residents’ forum to help
gathered over 3700 signatures from Reston residents on a
advocate on behalf of important quality of life issues in Town
petition asking the VA legislature to authorize a referendum on
Center that affect us all. Some possible issues which were
Reston becoming a town. A meeting was also held 10/30/07
discussed included pedestrian improvements in RTC, greater
with Reston’s elected officials (Del. Ken Plum, Sen. Janet Howell
utilization or reconfiguration of Reston Town Square, the
and Supv. Cathy Hudgins) to discuss RCA’s town proposal. A
formation of a “tot lot” and the establishment of some adult
map noting locations of all the signatories of the petition can be
recreational activities. Susan Merk from Edgewater attended the
viewed at: http://go-resTOWN.org/governance/petition.htm and
first organizational meeting.
the online petition can also be accessed at this same webpage.
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(Recommended by an Edgewater Resident Access website at http://www.remocontractors.com )
PARTY PLANNING? Harry Anderson - Community Manager
The Edgewater Clubhouse Harry.Anderson@procamva.com
is the perfect place to (703) 266-6017 Fax (703) 266-6018
hold that Special Function. ProCAM, LLC
Call the Management 14301 Climbing Rose Way
Office at 703-266-6017 Centreville, VA 20121
to reserve a date.
Notice: ProCam’s onsite office has been closed. If you need
Download rental agreement from website: to speak to Edgewater Condominium’s Property Manager,
http://edgewater-reston.org/docs/RecFacPR4-AUseofClubhouse.pdf use contact information above.
Mayfair Associates, Inc.,
a full service locally owned staffing firm
offering over 25 years experience successfully placing
temporary and permanent staff.
We know the market because we work in it.
We are successful in the market because we live in it.
Sue Barnette–Van Meers, President 202-872-0112 DC Office, 703-435-2253 VA Office
http://www.mayfairtalent.com sbarnette@mayfairtalent.com
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