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The Potomac Crossing Association Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, and its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Both meetings were held in the library at BBES. In summary, as a cooperative effort with Committee members, the Board took the following actions:
Approved and adopted the Revised Architectural Control Guidelines.
Made preparation for upcoming pool season.
Election and welcome of two new Board Members; Alicia Lewis-McFadden and Ryan Thistlethwaite, at the Annual Meeting.
Appreciation and thanks to Board Members, Doug Armstrong and Steve Skirkanich, who have served the community vigilantly for years as offi-cers of the Board. Both chose not to be considered on the Board of Di-rectors for another term.
Contracted for Condition Assessment and Reserve Fund Plan Update.
The next Board of Directors Meeting will be April 22, 2009, at 7 PM.
SUMMARY OF BOARD MEETINGS
VOLUME IX, ISSUE 2 APRIL & MAY 2009
POTOMAC CROSSING NEWS
Board of Directors
Meetings
April 22nd
&
May 27th
Meetings are held at 7pm
In the Library at BBES
The Board of Directors Meetings are open to all homeowners in the Poto-
mac Crossing Community.
Please feel free to attend. If you have a specific
subject to address, please contact Kim at PMP and
we will be sure to add this
as an agenda item and
allow sufficient time during
the meeting.
Architectural Review
Committee Meetings
May 7th
June 4th
July 2nd
Meetings are held at 7pm
In the Community Room at the Plaza Street
Police Station.
Architectural Applications are due to PMP by noon the Thursday prior to the
ARC meetings to be considered at that months
meeting.
PARKING There is no reserved parking in Potomac Crossing and no commercial vehicles are allowed to park in the community. If you reside in a town-home, please be a courteous to your neighbors and work an amicable arrangement for everyone. All vehicles must also be properly licensed and tagged.
VEHICLE DECALS - Residents must purchase and display a town decal along-side their state inspection sticker within 60 days of moving into the Town of Lees-burg. All personal property taxes must be paid in full prior to purchasing a decal (vehicle license).
Vehicles must be registered within 30 days at Virginia Department of Motor Vehi-cles and the County of Loudoun prior to purchasing a Town of Leesburg decal.
Expiration Date: November 15th, annually Cost: $25 for cars and trucks, $15 for motorcycles Documentation Needed: Current Vehicle Registration form Where to go: Town Hall, 25 W. Market St., 1st Floor
Residents moving from another Virginia jurisdiction may exchange their current decal for $1 (within 30 days of relocating) with proof of purchase of that decal. Residents new to Virginia must obtain state motor vehicle licenses and registra-tions from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles within 30 days of relocating.
State Inspection Sticker: Vehicles in Virginia must also display a state inspection
PAGE 2 VOLUME IX, ISSUE 2 APRIL & MAY 2009
Potomac Crossing News
A publication of the
Potomac Crossing
Association
Leesburg, VA
Board of Directors
William Bethke
John Farmer
Dave Helbock
Alicia Lewis McFadden
Ryan Thistlewaite
Published by:
Property Management
People, Inc.
www.pmpbiz.com
101 Blue Seal Drive
Suite 100
Leesburg, VA 20175
703-771-9355 (p)
703-771-9366 (f)
Kim Howell CMCA®
Community Manager
Assessment Questions
Contact 1-800-336-8009
Extension 1010
www.potomaccrossing.org
A great resource for mak-ing payment, forms, appli-cations, governing docu-
ments, contact information, newsletters, and more!
COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS
BABYSITTERS - Two sisters
(14 and almost 13) who share
babysitting jobs, when one of us
is busy usually the other can
help out! We both took the
American Red Cross Babysit-
ting class and got certified. We
love kids and will take good
care of your kids while you’re
out. We both have baby sitting
experience. Please call or text
Caitlynn or Erica at 703-728-
6665. We also offer pet sitting.
Missy's Home Daycare
Are you looking for After School
Care? Comfortable, Loving &
Learning Home Environment
Located about 300 ft from Balls
Bluff Elementary. Call Missy at
571-268-4506
Potomac Crossing resident
has a "cat door" installed in the
door leading to the basement.
If you are interested and would
like to exchange doors please e-
mail [email protected].
Private French Tutor– Is
your child struggling in their
French class? Do you or your
child want additional enrich-
ment to practice using your
French language skills? Experi-
enced, licensed (K-12), French
teacher and Potomac Crossing
resident available to provide
private tutoring to both adults
and children at very competitive
rates. For more information
please call Timotha Rainey,
M.Ed. at (703) 443-2034
Daycare—Former Loudoun
County teacher has daycare
spaces available in my Potomac
Crossing home for toddlers and
above. Summer care also avail-
able. Meals, snacks and activi-
ties provided. Many references
from the neighborhood. Please
call Traci Daughtry at 703-669-
9751.
The Potomac Crossing Newsletter is pub-lished bimonthly. Ad-vertising opportunities are available. The deadline is the Friday before the first of the month. Payment must be received prior to publication. Checks are made payable to: Potomac Crossing and mailed to: PMP,101 Blue Seal Drive, Lees-burg, VA 20175. Ads can be emailed to : [email protected]
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LEESBURG POLICE RELEASE 2008 CRIME
STATISTICS The Leesburg Police Department announced that crime statistics for 2008 showed a decrease in most crime categories compared to 2007. Part I crime declined by 3.8% and violent crime declined by 27%. During 2008, two homicides occurred in the town; Eduardo Santos-Muchado was murdered on January 16, 2008 (this case was handled by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and therefore is not captured in Leesburg Police statistics) and Hanh Hoang was murdered on July 24, 2008. Arrests have been made in both cases. The Town of Leesburg did experience an increase in larceny cases which was fueled by larceny from autos. In the vast majority of those cases suspects entered unlocked vehicles to remove property. To date, 40 individuals (30 juveniles and 10 adults) have been charged and additional arrests are anticipated in the larceny from vehicle series.
Chief of Police Joseph Price credits the department’s emphasis on community policing and intelligence-led policing as keys to success; but cautioned that the economic crisis and the rising tide of crime in surrounding communities may impact Leesburg in the future.
Crime by Type (*includes at-
tempts) 2007 2008
Homicide 0 1
Rape* 13 6
Robbery* 21 19
Aggravated Assaults 36 25
Burglary* 62 62
Larceny* 696 704
Motor Vehicle Thefts* 48 26
Vandalism / Destruction of Property*
484 442
Narcotics 340 246
General Categories
Part I Offenses 876 843
Violent Crime 70 51
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JOIN THE CUB SCOUTS!
(Looking for K and 4th grade boys)
Leesburg Pack #982 will help
develop your son’s confidence,
social and leadership skills, a
sense of individuality and
morality.
We meet 2-3 Thursday evenings
each month at Balls Bluff from
7 to 8 pm
Please call Rob Wykes
at 703-973-2993 or email
VOLUME IX, ISSUE 2 APRIL & MAY 2009 PAGE 4
2009 Potomac Crossing Operating Budget –available at www.potomaccrossing.org
POTOMAC CROSSING SWIM TEAM
Join us for a summer of fun for
The whole family
Registration for our children 5 & up
will be held at our community pool
Saturday, April 18, 10 am – 2 pm
Tuesday, April 21, 6 pm – 8 pm
Registration forms are available at
time of registration, or on our website
http://barracudas.swim-team.us/
Potomac Crossing Homeowner !
VOLUME XI, ISSUE 2 APRIL & MAY 2009 PAGE 5
POOL SEASON
It’s almost time for pool season! The pool will open on Saturday, May 23rd and operate
through Monday, September 7th.
The pool hours this year are 11AM to 8PM Monday through Sunday, including school
days.
Pool pass applications have been mailed to all homeowners in the community. Photo identifi-
cation cards will be used again this year, so new applicants or residents who don’t have
their cards from last year must include a pho-tograph with their name printed on the back
with their application. If you have last year’s ID card, you will be provided with a 2009 sticker
to place on your card.
Girl Scout Leader
Appreciation Yard Sale and
Fundraiser
In fond memory of Girl Scout Leader Robin Weiss
When: April 25th 8am-12pm
Where: Potomac Crossing Pool House/Parking area on Balls Bluff Road
All proceeds from the sale will be do-nated to the Robin Weiss’ Children’s College Fund.
If you would like to help with this event, contact Erica Dobscha at 703-771-1680 [email protected]
The Potomac Crossing Community Yard Sale is planned for August!
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Tips Before Turning On The AC By Denise DiFulco Special to The Washington Post Thursday, April 9, 2009; Page H04
If you haven't already turned on the air conditioning for allergy season, it won't be long before the temperature and humidity reach
the point where you'll need some cool respite round-the-clock. Here is what you need to know before the warm weather arrives and
your system kicks into high gear.
1.Keeping your system's air filter clean and changing the batteries in your thermostats is the surest way to avoid service calls.
"I hate charging people for that," says Brian Hamilton, executive sales representative for Temple Hills-based McCrea Equipment,
referring to the batteries, in particular. It's something that's easy enough for homeowners to do themselves -- or at least to check be-
fore calling for a repair.
People who forget to maintain their air filters generate most calls, Hamilton says. You should inspect, clean and/or change the air
filter every month, and definitely before cranking up the cold air. Dirty filters slow the entire system, making it less efficient and
damaging the components, which could lead to additional costs. You might have to replace the compressor or other parts, and repair-
ing drywall if an attic-based system freezes up and begins leaking into the rooms below is probably not the best use of your hard-
earned money.
Another thing that can strain the system is any obstruction of your outdoor unit, so check that winter coverings are removed and that
nothing that could block airflow is around or across the unit. Cleaning away leaves and other debris is a good idea. Just be sure to
disconnect the power if you decide to open the unit.
2.Your air conditioning system should be inspected annually (twice a year if it's also used for heating).
This may seem like a luxury, but it's not. Aside from keeping your home safe, such maintenance will maximize the energy savings
from your system.
"Because of the recent spikes in utility bills, having a system that doesn't run at peak efficiency" can cost you money, says Don
Wills, owner of Donmar Co. in Sterling.
An average maintenance visit costs about $100. Your contractor will check the thermostat settings, refrigerant pressure and electrical
connections, all of which are key to performance and longevity. He or she should also lubricate all moving parts, which is especially
important in older systems in which the bearings aren't sealed. Other routine maintenance includes cleaning coils, both indoors and
outdoors, and checking for proper airflow.
If you don't have a trusted air conditioning repair service, be sure to check references and ask for a copy of a prospective company's
license and insurance certificates, Wills advises.
3.Running your air conditioning on a mild day is a good way to test the system.
Turn on your air conditioning before you really need it to ensure it's working properly. If you hold off until the mercury hits 85 or
higher and there's a problem, you will probably have to wait for a repair person. Repair schedules start to heat up as Memorial Day
approaches.
4. If your air conditioning system is at least 12 years old, consider replacing it.
Most systems have a life span of 12 to 15 years, but the energy savings alone might be reason to replace yours before it outlives its
usefulness. The Department of Energy estimates that a newer, more energy-efficient system will save you 20 percent on utility costs.
If you're not ready for a full replacement, changing a whole-house system to zoned cooling can reduce costs and increase comfort.
And if you have hot spots in your house, a contractor might be able to recommend smaller fixes.
5. If you're going to replace your system, 2009 and 2010 are good years to do so. A federal tax credit of up to 30 percent of the cost (you're allowed $1,500 maximum, including other Energy Star consumer tax cred-
its) is available on certain central air conditioning systems bought before Dec. 31, 2010.
Also, some major manufacturers, including Trane and Carrier, are offering rebates and incentives on high-efficiency units through
the spring.
For more information about the tax credit, visit http://www.energystar.gov and search for "Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency."
.
Carrier and other makers are offering rebates on unites through the spring.
