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- Motion: Amend tonight’s agenda to remove item F (Reston Town Center North update).
Outcome: Approved (unanimous)
Notes: Motion moved and seconded during initial agenda approval. (Transcript: board called the question and members said “aye.”)

- Motion: Adopt consent calendar with modification to move item D‑2 (legal committee recommendations) to executive session.
Outcome: Approved (vote recorded as 8 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention)
Notes: Motion made during consent calendar adoption; vote recorded on the transcript as passing 8‑0‑1.

- Motion: Move into executive session to consult with counsel and discuss contractual and personnel matters.
Outcome: Approved (unanimous)

- Motion: Certification of executive session discussions (resolution that topics discussed in executive session were appropriate for an executive session).
Outcome: Approved (unanimous)

- Motion: Approve recommendations of the legal committee as amended in executive session.
Outcome: Approved (vote recorded as 8 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention — Director Farrell abstained)
Notes: Specific legal committee recommendations were discussed in executive session and approved in open session with an abstention recorded.

- Motion: Appointment of Robert Martinson as a member of the Covenants Committee.
Outcome: Approved (unanimous)
Notes: Formal volunteer interview preceded the vote.

- Motion: Approve contract with WeWorka Construction Management Inc. for construction services related to Hook Road.
Outcome: Approved (unanimous)
Details: Not to exceed $382,980 (amount read into the record during motion to approve).

- Motion: Approve proposed edits to Resolution 7 (Purchasing and Procurement) as presented by staff, including adjusted delegation thresholds.
Outcome: Approved (unanimous)
Notes: Committee recommended revised purchasing thresholds and staff authority changes; motion included an amendment clarifying that “no bid” responses count toward solicitation requirements.

- Motion: Accept recommendation of the Deed Amendment Subcommittee that no general deed update be undertaken at this time; and recommendation that future general deed amendments (excluding narrowly enumerated sections) be submitted during an election cycle.
Outcome: Approved (unanimous)
Notes: The committee had conducted outreach and recommended no further action in 2025; the board recorded the recommendation in the minutes.

- Motion: Approve the board calendar and meeting dates as presented.
Outcome: Approved (unanimous)

- Motion: Approve adoption of 2025 priority initiatives and work plan as presented by the CEO (consolidated priorities and task lists).
Outcome: Approved (6 yes, 0 no, 3 abstentions)
Notes: The motion incorporated several director suggestions; the transcript records the final vote as 6–0–3.

Votes and motions not adopted

- Motion to delay release of the PRC educational video until staff added explicit call‑to‑action language.
Outcome: Failed (motion did not reach two‑thirds threshold required to amend prior board direction)
Notes: The failed motion was ruled out by counsel because it would amend a previously adopted direction and required a two‑thirds vote.

Provenance notes: The transcript contains the verbatim motions and roll‑call or voice votes listed above; the audio/video record and minutes should be consulted for verbatim motions and the complete record of who moved and seconded each motion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Meeting of the Board of Directors - March 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal actions taken by the Reston Association board on March 27, 2025, including agenda amendments, approvals, appointments and contract awards.","taxTitle","Reston, Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia","taxId",3856,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6593276,"Reston Association board adopts 2025 priority initiatives and work plan",1429,6786000,8215000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5076982-2007054dd38620957f7149d59283534e&start=6786&end=8215","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5076982-2007054dd38620957f7149d59283534e/thumbnail_6786000.jpg","/articles/6593276/Reston/Fairfax/Fairfax-County/Virginia/Reston-Association-board-adopts-2025-priority-initiatives-and-work-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6593276-9186e5093a886999099b0d5b6d7186c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185205&Signature=ItF8wlv7CYvgW-9mJ5mU4uQSXrNYzA1h9I0yA4bpF97oVnAfOwSqZmlMnm6eTixE38W89P15WZZCYeta2ftLThx7JKqaJ8jaYxlwpVhhbbftHXJDAwrCLEdunAdYbehTQofXqd8PPlkrbt-mvrUINsaCL-nh9in1gpB9Tclv4ZzgifSTrP9hWjgR3XE0VuJtud2QViVcJfk9ilALGFMHVxhp1lUpC0cz9f6uad0drK2DPJeCAn4gLChwVwdR7Z4ZmXInXF-~I5nZ~gWIG8c7ktZtWRNZsGp4unDAqduozcmNQv3zEgYDAJHqvhrq3UH-LYamjT2aW11gpuLY1mT0IA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Reston Association board adopted a consolidated set of priority initiatives for 2025 on March 27, approving a work plan the CEO presented that bundles topics such as benchmarking and best practices, capital‑project process improvements, governance and committee updates, and land‑use/PRC engagement.

Mac Cummins, RA CEO, said staff reviewed earlier board input and combined items into topical buckets with task lists and timelines; staff told the board the items are achievable within the year. The priorities include benchmarking RA practices against similarHOAs and industry employers, refining the association’s facilities investment review process, improving procurement and purchasing workflows, and advancing the land‑use/PRC engagement agenda.

Directors discussed several edits before the vote, including removing an early timeline to hire a commercial real‑estate broker (directors agreed that a broker search should occur closer to lease expiration and staff removed an immediate action) and clarifying thresholds for when the facilities investment process is triggered. Director comments also asked staff to coordinate benchmarking both locally (other large community associations) and nationally.

The board voted to approve the priority initiatives package with six directors voting yes and three abstentions. Board members said the document should serve as a practical, adoptable guide for staff work during the 2025 calendar year.

Why it matters: The adopted priorities establish the board’s expectations for work‑plan sequencing and for areas staff should emphasize in 2025, including capital planning, procurement efficiency, and land‑use advocacy.

What’s next: Staff will begin executing the tasks, provide quarterly updates, and return to the board with specific metrics and timelines on high‑priority items.","At its March 27 meeting the board approved a consolidated set of 2025 priorities and associated tasks, covering benchmarking, capital planning, governance updates and land‑use engagement; the motion passed 6–0–3.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6593281,"Reston board debates PRC amendment outreach strategy; motion to delay video for call‑to‑action fails",872,4271000,5143000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5076982-2007054dd38620957f7149d59283534e&start=4271&end=5143","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5076982-2007054dd38620957f7149d59283534e/thumbnail_4271000.jpg","/articles/6593281/Reston/Fairfax/Fairfax-County/Virginia/Reston-board-debates-PRC-amendment-outreach-strategy-motion-to-delay-video-for-calltoaction-fails","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6593281-c067c6a36f619b24dd80c23a26c9d328/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185205&Signature=QV1G71xoU1aqoaJMpwhx4IQL5hHfmt-mws7osLKMex0awtOUoWhFlLfoC2zGKK1nroJLdAQGMUwMWQXwyTFJu-G2k1oZIVNB2aP1PNUGzBuCMS14iTzrmCIYq23~xmEkY7bwrJHDS-1PU-BmeYy454Uvf8wBchR8A006UJKKoFk04iYH3qRNVDogPqF8Ie3qltdEYPv17kYpcPdLTom9mmyFI2RHAW~pd5F8CLTdjJ0PEVThImM~ShYxqn~THyvJZMwsob-IR6MHV29Bs44bE2XRfqWKXqg2EcrNZ9u69hmCH8ISLTna-VX~g0lUKY2n8htiTsewdTjQacWgNSrQDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Reston Association directors debated how to handle public outreach about a proposed county text amendment to the PRC zoning rules at the March 27 meeting, centering on whether an RA educational video should include a membership call to action.

Mac Cummins, RA CEO, told the board the county released new draft language and that staff had only just received it: “we received a copy of the new language yesterday,” Cummins said, and added that staff and outside counsel would review the draft and follow up with recommendations to the land‑use committee.

Several directors urged adding a short, specific call to action asking members to contact county staff or supervisors about particular changes in the draft. Opponents warned that a narrowly worded call to action could exceed prior board direction or require careful drafting and legal review. One board member moved to delay release of the video until staff added a call to action and gave staff a short window to finalize language; that motion was seconded and debated.

The motion to delay required a two‑thirds vote because it would change a previous board directive. After debate the board held a roll call; the motion failed when it did not reach the two‑thirds threshold. Board counsel noted the procedural requirement and confirmed that the motion failed.

Following the vote, Cummins said that under prior board direction the video would be finished and deployed next week. Directors and staff also discussed timing of county public meetings on the PRC amendment and agreed to brief the land‑use committee quickly so the association could provide more detailed recommendations once staff has reviewed the county draft.

Why it matters: The PRC text amendments could change how and when redevelopment proposals trigger Reston’s planning review and affect RA’s approach to future facilities and expansions. The debate reflects tension between purely educational outreach and advocacy that asks members to contact county decision‑makers.

What’s next: Staff will review the county draft, coordinate with legal counsel, follow the formal county public‑input schedule, and bring recommended points for board review and potential member engagement.","Board members disputed whether a staff educational video about a County PRC zoning text amendment should include a call to action. A motion to delay the video until a call‑to‑action was added failed because it did not reach the required two‑thirds majority; staff said the video would be released next week per prior direction.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6593287,"Reston Association narrows Lake Newport repair plan, expands pool hours and hires lifeguards for summer",191,2191000,2382000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5076982-2007054dd38620957f7149d59283534e&start=2191&end=2382","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5076982-2007054dd38620957f7149d59283534e/thumbnail_2191000.jpg","/articles/6593287/Reston/Fairfax/Fairfax-County/Virginia/Reston-Association-narrows-Lake-Newport-repair-plan-expands-pool-hours-and-hires-lifeguards-for-summer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6593287-8be06b33222b5805fd2d0b764b0ffb4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185205&Signature=hljUSw8VciNGOxkT1NiygmRHcbf6paKAege7AGNBgLyqQQ-pCXLK4YvwM~HXYDDcfPSGiV0uoMCwuZr-yrqcXic5SNbh3AM7E2eIMAscZaSC7VTwU8104Ydvj0AES~mDAkTzpjqNp4pzIp4FV9i-cWuX4Pn95a2Sdbm8vfcG2RW3klKD8~mH4tm6NLQseKDDM1~juKrJ7fkoFC8BVzSPF8s5ZFWH4rx-O3-2LRACnaaikv2RYGHUqLcy5Hky2UfHPCqhShOaUf1zkpwvA9dNo5SB12t-AYxJme1c2COZEA2zViFZXhYd~1e-1yK1uO-DXh4vwYFXePVTR8XMx66HuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Reston Association staff told the board March 27 they will delay a full chip‑out and resurfacing for Lake Newport Pool, instead making targeted repairs and conducting an investigation this summer to determine whether the larger 2025 allocation of roughly $600,000 is warranted.

Peter Lusk, RA chief operating officer, said staff discovered last year that Lake Newport was losing water at a concerning rate. Rather than spend the full budgeted amount immediately, staff elected to do a targeted “seal of some cracking” and open the pool for summer while performing dye testing and diving inspections. “It would be more prudent for us to do a seal of some cracking, get that work done, open the pool for the summer … and then come back to the board during budget season with a recommendation for what we should do moving forward,” Lusk said.

Staff also reported a broader set of pool and parks items planned for the 2025 season: an additional 1,400 pool hours approved by the board, continued hiring for lifeguards and seasonal staff, and several maintenance and accessibility upgrades. Laura Kowalski, recreation staff, said all 15 RA pools will open for the season with expanded hours and that the full 2025 pool schedule will be posted online April 1.

Other capital items discussed included: a near‑term dredging project for the Lake Anne Canal (staff said Army Corps and Fairfax County approvals are complete and dredging is expected before Memorial Day), the Hook Road ball‑field renovation (phase 1 includes moving home plates, new fencing and pathways; construction scheduled for summer/fall 2025), and a Lake Thoreau observation dock that will use RA’s recreation facilities investment process and include public engagement this summer.

Board members also pressed staff about safety projects. Staff said they are preparing to seek Design Review Board feedback on a short safety railing at Running Cedar to make a steep slope safe for game attendees; staff characterized that installation as a short (week‑long) project once approvals are obtained. For Barton Hill, staff said VDOT has recommended either a raised crosswalk or refuge island because of sight‑line limitations near Sunrise Valley Drive.

Staff confirmed recruitment is underway for lifeguards and other seasonal positions and noted strong retention rates among returning seasonal employees. The board discussed operational planning for Hunts Woods, Dogwood and Glade pool scheduling to ensure geographic equity when pools have closures or different hours.

Why it matters: RA’s decisions determine summertime access to pools, field availability for leagues, and near‑term capital spending. Lake Newport’s deferred major resurfacing means more limited capital outlays now but a directed investigation and possible future budget requests.

What’s next: Staff will continue the leak investigation at Lake Newport, report back with a recommended long‑term fix during budget season, and post the full pool schedule online April 1. Hook Road construction and the Lake Anne canal dredging are scheduled to proceed later in 2025.","RA staff told the board March 27 that a planned $600,000 full resurfacing of Lake Newport Pool will be deferred while staff patches leaks and investigates; the board approved expanded pool hours and staff said hiring of seasonal lifeguards is underway.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6593291,"Reston residents urge RA to help preserve RELAC cooling service as operator signals end of support",1295,410000,1705000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5076982-2007054dd38620957f7149d59283534e&start=410&end=1705","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5076982-2007054dd38620957f7149d59283534e/thumbnail_410000.jpg","/articles/6593291/Reston/Fairfax/Fairfax-County/Virginia/Reston-residents-urge-RA-to-help-preserve-RELAC-cooling-service-as-operator-signals-end-of-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6593291-6817613bf0d8d3b7540786c3c81a55cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185205&Signature=N~Ih~7LaNlPUe236KYWeRTQvPSUUGb-TNwgZstUD9HknCOamvbAZ4oE~YlzCLTpl~xbWP2YjkkbHOJEcG8t2XmuFCZW0fZ-h95DCxdJqaAMTY8YxgeYsmcdHLACCUXISA6Ywt1JSgJ97ifSWRrEqkIWMOcCHRKpo2EE9qPDUudrn7mpxQsMZWlbtHaXI8iPQ1rKefmPEp9dxOifrOad~Ck7Jk8mpZJlD337aVaGWsSIFNvKyFE4aT41JAE90Z0bjbvNmd6ghQ3IgQeeOT-OisgfAi84FkQFvk0o67l7wSlSkuzZrIzF5uL3UNVQk8TW2qC~sttAYHgMjtpFeHEXOSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Reston residents used the association’s member-comments period March 27 to warn that the community chilled-water provider known as RELAC is again at risk and to ask Reston Association (RA) for help securing continued service or freeing homeowners from restrictive covenants.

Catherine Fay, a Reston resident, told the board the current operator reported it will not continue service and that a planned sale of the utility did not go through. She cited a recent staff report from the Virginia State Corporation Commission noting that the utility uses “dated cooling equipment that requires significant repair and is in short supply,” and that the owners have indicated plans to dissolve the business. “We are running into the same situation that we did last year of the homeowners not knowing where they stand two months before the cooling season begins,” Fay said.

Other comments confirmed residents’ concern about the system’s future and about the timing if service is interrupted. Several speakers asked the association to help the neighborhood negotiate with the owner or to release members from the covenant that ties them to RELAC so they can pursue individual air-conditioning options.

Michael Post, a Hickory Cluster homeowner and former cluster president who said he has worked on earlier RELAC transitions, told the board retrofitting hundreds of units with individual air conditioning would be “a huge estimated collective expenditure of more than $9,000,000,” and said many homeowners on fixed incomes could not afford that conversion on short notice. He urged RA to “be part of a solution” and to collaborate with stakeholders.

David McAfee, who identified himself as owner of Innovative Mechanical Systems and Precision Facility Engineering, said the RELAC machines are older but serviceable and that replacement parts remain available at the manufacturer. McAfee said the system can be operated this season and that, in his assessment, the chillers are not obsolete. “These chillers … are actually used a lot very widely down in Florida … and any equipment that was built in those days was pretty much built to last and be rebuilt over and over and over,” McAfee said.

Other residents, including Jenny Bridal and Wendy Quay, urged RA to coordinate with prospective operators and to work with homeowners to avoid last-minute disruptions. Bridal asked the board to “release us from the covenant so that we can make alternative arrangements in a timely fashion” if RELAC cannot be preserved; Quay said the system is “a really special part” of the neighborhood and requested association support for any operator that might keep it running.

Board members did not take formal action on RELAC during the meeting. RA staff and several members said they will continue to follow developments and to coordinate with county and state agencies where appropriate. The State Corporation Commission staff report about the acquisition/disposition application for the utility was cited by speakers as part of the public record.

Why it matters: RELAC supplies community-wide chilled water to dozens of homes in the Lake Anne area. If service stops and residents must install individual air-conditioning systems, the cost and timing could be substantial for many households; if the system can be continued with a new operator, the community’s built environment and property operations would be preserved.

What’s next: Residents and RA staff said they will continue outreach to potential operators and follow county and SCC filings; members asked the board to consider covenant relief if the system becomes nonviable.","Multiple residents raised concerns at the March 27 Reston Association board meeting about the viability of RELAC (the community chilled-water system), asking the association to help find an operator or release homeowners from covenants so they can install alternative cooling.","actionData","errors"]

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