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Kings Grant Homeowners Association, Stafford, Virginia - http://www.geocities.com/kingsgrantonline

Glad you like it. Hopefully, it is just the start. -----Original Message----- From: Cecelia Q. Barton [mailto:cqbarton@j...] Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 9:08 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [KingsGrantHOA] Reminder - KG BOD MEETING To the Road Committee (Alan, Lisa, Kelly, and Rex): King Alfred Way looks great! Thanks for the repair work! Cecelia Barton On 15 Nov 2001 00:02:56 -0000 [email protected] writes: > >We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. > >KG BOD MEETING > >Date: Friday, November 16, 2001 >Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM EST (GMT-05:00) > >Meeting of the KG BOD at the Barn. Please ensure all agenda >items are submitted one week before the meeting. > > > > > >To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >[email protected] > > > >Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to >http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

Agenda for the KGHOA Board of Directors Meeting – November, 16 2001 at 7:00pm: 7:00 Call to Order 5 minutes: President’s comments to the BOD 15 minutes: Member time to address the BOD regarding Association Business 15 minutes: Old Business - Approval of the minutes from the October special meeting of the KGHOA Board of Directors. - Cats in the barn - Procurement of community signs for Private property notification - Discussion of Property Management software and self-management tasks and responsibilities - Tenant house issue resolution - KGHOA Committees: status reports, recommendations to the BOD o Rules Committee o Roads Committee o Capital project planning o Community Safety o Member Communications o Easement and Common Property Maintenance o Architectural Review o Social Committee - Treasurer’s report (Bank, Books and Bills) - Community Manager update 30 minutes: New Business - Resignation of Community Manager and transition progess - Common property maintenance issues and capital improvements - Survey of common property - Discussion of results of “Town Meeting” on Wednesday - Discussion of clearing overgrowth on common area - Fencing for Common area 15 minutes: Motions: - Motion to consider closing the barn until maintenance is completed - Motion to consider authorizing installation of suitable fencing for the common area and other common area critical projects - Motion to consider removing / reducing fencing along Cropp Road / King Alfred way - Motion to consider removing the cats from the barn Adjournment

Hi all: The board has received numerous complaints regarding the cats in the barn. Within seven days, we will be removing the cats and bringing them to the animal shelter. If anyone wishes to keep a cat, please do so in the next week. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at nddarling@h..., or by replying to this message. Sincerely, Neil Darling President, KGHOA _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

Cecelia: I am not aware of a position for the community. All that we rely on is that of state and local law regarding hunting and / or trapping. Let me know if you have a concern / problem and we will look into it. Happy Thanksgiving! Neil D >From: "Cecelia Q. Barton" <cqbarton@j...> >To: nddarling@h... >Subject: Hunting in KG >Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 14:35:41 -0500 > >Hi Neil, Does the KGHOA have a position statement on hunting in our >community? If so, please email ASAP. Thanks. Cecelia Barton _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

Mike: Thanks for your feedback. I was not aware that there was a problem with the cutting that was completed that day. The position of the Board was represented in a letter sent to all homeowners of record, prior to the clean-up, regarding the necessity of clearing back from the road - particularly those areas where there is steep hills and sharp curves. Essentially, the Board maintains that all lot owners must maintain the property 10 feet on either side of the ingress / egress easements - particularly where failure to do so would cause a safety concern. I believe the southern edge of where your property borders Queen Anne, adjacent to the Bakers' lot, is on what might be deemed the sharpest curve in the community. Compound the facts that: 1) the curve is too sharp, 2) members typically drive too fast, and 3) with the dangerous overgrowth of weeds, limbs and bushes, you may have a recipe for a dangerous situation. The Board's position is that we have, first and foremost, a responsibility to respond to concerns of safety dealing with the common property, easements and roads that are presented to us for consideration and remedy. In our attempt to be fair, we have designated a standard 10 feet of clearance of weeds, limbs and bushes from ALL roads to ensure all drivers will not have impeded line of sight while traveling on the private roads of the community. If a problem is identified, we will ask the lot owner to trim back the overgrowth. If the problem continues, the Board will cut back the growth so that visibility will be restored and safety can be maintained. Feel free to call me if you'd like me to come over and take a look and we can discuss this issue further. Sincerely, Neil Darling President, KGHOA >From: MGBones@a... >To: nddarling@h... >CC: MGBones@a... >Subject: Hello >Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2001 15:52:29 EST > >Hello Neil, > >First of all, thank you to you and the other board members for stepping up >to >take on this responsibility for our community. Through my past experience >I >have come to realize that although it can be very rewarding, it sometimes >can >become thankless. I would like to know if the Board had yet considered how >to resolve the unnecessary clearing that was done in the name of road >safety >and visibility of our roadways on Oct 6th. I brought the issue to the >attention of one board member immediately after the incident and voiced my >concerns. Specifically, there was some excessive clear-cutting done on my >lot in an area that presented no road visibility or other safety issue. >The >shrubs cut down were 4-5' tall burning bush type. Now all that is left are >the dead branches and stubs. Although we all want clear and safe roads, we >also want to avoid altering the property of others in ways that need not be >done. I for one enjoy the natural surroundings on my property and I am >displeased with the course of action taken in this particular instance. It >appears to be a bit of an overzealous action in that the shrubs clear-cut >were no clear and present danger to anyone. Please let me know the result >of >any discussion. If this has not been discussed, which I am more inclined >to >believe, please let me know how the board plans to resolve this matter. > >Thank you, _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

Hello Neil, I would like the name and number of the KGHOA snow removal contractor so I can utilize them for clearing my driveway, should the need arise. Could you please provide? Also, the sand barrells located thruout the community need restocked with fresh sand. I would be happy to do this, does KGHOA have sand stock piled? Let me know and thanks..

Kevin: We have sand stockpiled at the barn. I appreciate your offer and will be glad to help you replenish the sand barrels, give me a call. As far as the contractor, I think we have several lined up - but have not signed a contract yet. Please give Alan Dalton or Lisa Thomas a call to discuss. Sincerely, Neil Darling -----Original Message----- From: kwjannell [mailto:kwjannell@m...] Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 8:03 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [KingsGrantHOA] Snow removal Hello Neil, I would like the name and number of the KGHOA snow removal contractor so I can utilize them for clearing my driveway, should the need arise. Could you please provide? Also, the sand barrells located thruout the community need restocked with fresh sand. I would be happy to do this, does KGHOA have sand stock piled? Let me know and thanks.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

Dear Neighbor: Marcus Thomas and Neil Darling have elected to call a notify you of a KGHOA BOD meeting on Friday March 22, 2002 at 7:00pm in the community barn. We will post signs up at the entrances and at the barn bulletin board. Agenda to follow as all items must be submitted to me via email by Monday to be included on the final BOD agenda. All members of the community are encouraged to attend. My email is nddarling@h... If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 752-0586. Sincerely, Neil Darling Our web site: www.geocities.com/kingsgrantonline [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Maggie: I actually stopped by for many reasons. My main reason for coming by was to thank you in person for plowing this winter. You and Jeff teamed up and probably saved our Association several hundred dollars by volunteering your equipment, fuel and most importantly, your time to plow the roads. So thanks! As far as the other issues, I was not aware of the plans for your barn being approved and I simply wanted to ask as I have done with many others. I don't believe I accused anyone of anything. If my visit was interpreted that way, then you have my sincerest apology. As far as the records, this board has made great strides to publish all of the minutes and correspondence on the community web site. I did not research the minutes but instead elected to stop by and ask if you had submitted plans and received approval. I also wanted to discuss the cats-in-the-barn issue. I am beginning the process of dealing with the removal of the cats and wanted to ask you to stop feeding them as we begin to bait humane traps with tuna fish and cat food. I would prefer that they not be fed by any member of the association. They continue to pose a significant health and safety hazard and I am attempting to have them removed ASAP. Finally, I wanted to make sure the owner of the commercial equipment that is parked across from your lot was performing work either for you or Larry Pence. I stopped by his house first and he was not home. We have a BOD meeting on Friday. I hope you and Clyde will be able to attend as I'd like to thank you in person for helping with the snow this winter. If you'd like to discuss, please feel free to give me a call. Sincerely, Neil Darling >From: "Maggie Barton" <margaretbarton@s...> >Reply-To: "Maggie Barton" <margaretbarton@s...> >To: <nddarling@h...> >Subject: Pole Barn Construction >Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 07:38:52 -0500 > >Someone from the community came by on Sunday and asked if we had permission >from the BOD for the construction of our pole barn. Our site plans and >blue prints were submitted and approved November 8, 2000 by Debbie >Gillespie, Vice President. There was a copy placed in the KGHOA files by >me, the acting secretary, as were all other planning approvals by our BOD. > We have complied with the KGHOA guidelines along with those of Stafford >County. > >I must say I'm quite displeased with the accusations made by members of >this community. As each member is entitled to see the records, I charge >you, Neil with finding the approved documents and presenting them to your >BOD and members of the community. I shouldn't have to bear the burden of >proof, when the KGHOA BOD is responsible for maintaining and updating the >community records. By the way, the approval of my plans were stated in a >BOD meeting. Who then took over as secretary in December and was >responsible for those minutes? > >Margaret Barton _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx

Bob: I wanted to drop you a note and let you know that we will be having a BOD meeting tonight at 7:00pm. In accordance with our telephone dicussion, I have included your letter inquiry dated March 1st as an item on the Board's agenda for new business. If you think you can make the meeting, I will make sure that we specifically set aside some time to address your thoughts and concerns regarding the sub-dividing lot 17 into either a minor sub-division or family sub-division. If you would like to address the Board at a later meeting, I will speak with the other members of the Board if we might call a special meeting to discuss your issue and intent. The generally accepted understanding of the association covenants on this issue has consistently maintained that no lot in Kings Grant may be less than 10 acres. Therefore, I must request that you not to take any action toward attempting to change the size, status, or easements on lot 17, or any other member's lot within KGHOA, without the written approval of the Kings Grant Homeowner's Association Board of Directors. Further, we intend to request that the Stafford County Planning Commission provide notice to us of regarding any hearing that may be scheduled on this matter, for any lot, within Kings Grant HOA. I look forward to the possibility of seeing you in person to discuss the issue. I hope you can attend the meeting tonight. Sincerely, Neil Darling President, KGHOA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Bob: I am glad you will be there to explain what you have in mind. See you tonight at 7:00pm. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert B Goodall" <bobgoodall@j...> To: <NeilDarling@N...> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 3:03 PM Subject: Re: Notice of KGHOA BOD Meeting > Neil, thanks for the message. I will be there. I went to the clerk's > office today to check again on the covenants. They only say that a lot > may not be further subdivided unless you comply with the county > subdivision ordinance. I think the legal effect of that is no private > restriction, just the county rules. I haven't filed anything yet, but > would like to do so soon. Bob

Agenda for the KGHOA Board of Directors Meeting – March 22, 2002 at 7:00pm: 7:00 Call to Order 5 minutes: President’s comments to the BOD 15 minutes: Member time to address the BOD regarding Association Business 15 minutes: Old Business - Reading and approval of the minutes for the November meeting of the BOD and the October membership meeting - Status of transition of Community Manager duties - Cats in the Barn - Survey of Common Property - Results of project to clear of overgrowth in common area, repair floor in storage building, repair of fencing around common area - Tenant house proposal - KGHOA Committees: status reports, recommendations to the BOD o Rules Committee o Roads Committee o Capital project planning o Community Safety o Member Communications o Easement and Common Property Maintenance o Architectural Review o Social Committee - Treasurer’s report (Bank, Books, Bills) and taxes 30 minutes: New Business - Proposed By-Law Changes to address Election procedures - Common property maintenance issues and capital improvements - Road and Common Property Signage - Discussion Of Bob Goodall letter regarding subdividing of lot 17 - Discussion of verification of negative Coggins test 15 minutes: Motions: - Motion to bring tenant house renovation plan to membership in April - Motion to commit snow clearing funds tentatively to tenant house renovation - Motion to consider recommendations of the committees - Motion to approve placement of dead end signs - Motion to approve the posting of “draft” disclosure packets on the Kings grant web site - Motion to consider the purchase of a sign advertising the web site address of the association to be place at both the entrances Adjournment [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

FYI to the community list >From: "Rex" <tamrex@h...> >To: <nddarling@h...> >Subject: KGHA >Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 16:48:44 -0500 > >Neil, At the next BOD meeting please discuss the following topics. >There is a number of places along Queen Anne Dr. that tree limbs are >growing out into the road way and causing drivers to move towards the >middle of the road. The area that are the worst are where there are bad >curves approaching and if this isn't address, there could easily be a >accident there. >Also on Piece court I noticed that a 4 wheeler has been using Piece as a >cut through. The house that the tracks are coming from, looks to be a >house in Laurelwood. I don't believe this house has a right away down >Pierce and we should contact that owner and them know that the association >spends numerous funds in keeping up that road and we would not like >unnecessary use of the road. If it was just a 4 wheeler going from one >place to another on occasion I would not feel it would effect the road, but >from the looks of it and speaking with lot owners on Piece the 4 wheeler >uses the road a lot and also at a high rate of speed. >The last subject that I would liked discuss, would be to set up a clean up >the community date, on that day we could do some trimming, painting of the >front entrance fence/street signs and do road side trash pick up. >If you have any questions about these topics, please let me know. >Rex _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com