Draft November 10, 2022, Board Meeting
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November 10, 2022, Board of Director's Meeting.
Below you will find some of the highlights from the meeting and any special notes that might be of interest.
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Board Meeting Decisions/Actions/Highlights
- By unanimous vote, the Board set the 2023 dues at $575.
- The 2023 mowing and landscaping contracts were approved.
- The 2022/2023 Winter snow removal contract was approved.
π Notes of Interest π
Some local news that you might find interesting or useful:
- The Chili Cookoff at the Clubhouse on October 22nd was a success. There were 10 different pots of chili to taste, and they were all great. Amelia Timmerman's Keto Chili was voted Best Chili. There were door prizes, too, for the 50-plus people in attendance.
- The Lake level is about normal. A siphon test was performed in November, and an E. coli test will be performed sometime before spring..
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πΆ Loose Dogs in Malvern πβπ¦Ί
Madison County does not have a leash law, and Malvern does not have a covenant requiring animals to be contained. Members' dogs routinely get out, but they usually find their way home or to the pound. Dog owners frequently post alerts on
Nextdoor.com about their dogs on the loose. If you encounter a loose dog, check to see if there's an alert on Nextdoor. If you encounter an angry or mean dog, you should not approach it. You should call the
Madison County Animal Shelter and have them come pick it up.
π« Shooting Guns in Malvern π«
The Board has received several complaints this month about someone shooting guns in Malvern. Covenant 17 reads, "No hunting shall be allowed upon any lot or common area, and no firearms shall be discharged in the subdivision except as authorized by the Property Owner's Association." As far as we can discern, Malvern Boards have not been disposed in the past to grant a request for permission to fire a weapon anywhere within the confines of Malvern of Madison. This is not a gun ownership issue and has nothing to do with the Second Amendment. It is a safety issue. Many of us in the community are surrounded on all sides by other houses that are within shooting distance of our homes, and we are all located close to roads. Shooting guns in a populated area like Malvern is a dangerous practice. Even if you are being careful, bullets can get away from you. The Sheriff's Office has advised us that a stray bullet is the responsibility of the person who fired the gun, and the shooter is liable for any damage it causes and is subject to fines and jail time if another person is harmed. It is certainly the intent of the covenant to prevent that from happening.
Moreover, gunfire frightens people, especially our widows who live alone and our families with children, several of whom have complained to the Board about this problem over the years. This happens every hunting season, and it's usually because someone is taking target practice, although there have been instances when people have been hunting on their own property. Board members are not aware of a case when a member refused to observe the restriction after they were advised of the covenant. I don't personally think we need to do more than that, but the Board will be taking up the issue at our next meeting on Thursday, December 8th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Activity Center. We'll be discussing whether we need to do anything more about it, beyond counseling members who violate the covenant. If you hear any gunfire that sounds like it's coming from inside Malvern, please do not confront the shooter. Instead, call me (Fred) at 703.405.9621. Any information you provide will be kept confidential.
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β Groups & Contacts πΊ
There are a number of social events and groups in Malvern. Many events are held at the Malvern Clubhouse or Activity Center, while the Ladies and Men's Lunch Groups venture out to different, local restaurants each month. The best place to see upcoming events is the
Malvern calendar.
- Activity Center Reservations: Fred Bourque-703.405.9621
- Adopt-a-Highway (inactive): Steve Langone-571.419.0575
- Book Club: Nancy Johnson-540.948.7019
- Clubhouse Reservations: Fred Bourque-703.405.9621
- Ladies Exercise Group: Diana Wright-540.948.6340
- Ladies Coffee Social: Diana Wright-540.948.6340
- Ladies Lunch Group: Pat Rowe-540.948.7092
- Men's Lunch Group: Fred Bourque-703.405.9621
- Pokeno Night: Melody Langone 703.843.6567
- Yard Sale (2023): Ellie Tarbous-540.717.5711
π§βπ€βπ§β Next Board Meeting π§βπ€βπ§
HOA meetings are held in the Activity Center at the Clubhouse Complex.
All members are encouraged to attend.
- December 8, 2022, 7:00 p.m. — Board Meeting
Newsletter Published: December 5, 2022
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