5MESSAGEFROMTHEGM
TheEvolutionofBrambleton
6INSIDEBCA
BCABoardofDirectors BCACommittees
TheEvolutionBeyondBrambleton CleanWaterInitiative 2024BCAPoolHours ReturningtoExcellence
14LIFESTYLES
BCABringsEventstoTheBarnatBrambleton Bramtoberfest
EnsuringSafetyatOurPools:AParentalPriority RegisterForYourDigitalPoolPass WhataBlast! HansonPark LateNightSwim&Movie DoggoneWildPoolParty
23COMMUNITYSTANDARDS NavigatingResaleInspections
25GOVERNMENTRELATIONS
27RESIDENTRESOURCES AssessmentPaymentOptions
28COMMUNICATIONS
ResidentSpotlight:JonClayton BCACommunications HowtoReachus
UPCOMINGEVENTS
June
14th:SummerKick-O PoolParty,4–8PM 20th:FoodTruckThursday, 5–8PM
29th:WhataBlast!atHal& BerniHansonRegional Park,6–10PM
JULY
11th:LIVEattheBarn,7–9PM
12th:LateNightSwim&Movie, Dusk
25th:FoodTruckThursday, 5–8PM
FEATUREDARTICLES HansonPark ThisSummerWhataBlast!willhave awholenewlocationtocelebrate IndependenceDay
ResidentSpotlight:JonClayton JonClaytonsupportsacharityevent calledtheGreatCycleChallengewhich raisesfundsfortheChildren’sCancer ResearchFund 28
AUGUST
8th:LIVEattheBarn 7-9PM
16th:LateNightSwim&Movie, Dusk
22nd:FoodTruckThursday, 5–8PM
SEPTEMBER
5th:FoodTruckThursday, 5–8PM
8th:DoggoneWildPoolParty, 1–5PM
14th:FallYardSale, 8AM–12PM
14/15th:Neighborhood Campout,4PM–10AM 28th:Bramtoberfest,TBD
MissionVision Toengage,support,andservethe Brambletoncommunitythrough professionalstewardshipand innovativepractices.
Avisionarycommunityvaluing excellenceando eringinclusive andconnectedlifestyles.
BOARDOFDIRECTORS
BrianViola President ChrisCook VicePresident
42000RyanRoad
Brambleton,VA20148 (p)703-542-6263 (f)703-542-6266 hoa@brambleton.org www.brambletonhoa.com
SteveSmith Treasurer IainRonis Secretary
RosemarieLinder Director
PatMartin Director
MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Appointment,Business &DeliveryHours
Mon–Th8AM–5PM Fri8AM–12PM Walk-InHours Fri8AM–12PM
AnandMohan Director
Toadvertise intheBrambletonMagazine,contact communications@brambleton.orgor703-542-6263.
ThecommunitymagazineispublishedandmailedquarterlybyBrambleton CommunityAssociationandcanalsobeviewedonourwebsite.
RickStone GeneralManager,PCAM,LSM
ChristineElansary CommunityEngagementManager
SCANTOMAKEAN APPOINTMENT
FromRural Beginningstoa Thriving Modern Community. TheBrambletonweknowtoday, onceexpansiveruralfarmlandon thewestsideofDullesInternational Airport,hastransformedintoa vibrantcommunityknownforits landscape,technology,andlifestyle. Thisremarkableevolutionhasbeen guidedbytheinnovativeeffortsofthe BrambletonGroupandBrambleton CommunityAssociation(BCA),who havecontinuallyadaptedtomeet thegrowingneedsofitsmorethan 22,000residents,demonstrating theirunwaveringcommitmenttothe community’sprogress.
Brambleton’sjourneybeganwitha clearvisionofcreatingacommunity thatblendssuburbancomfortwith modernamenities.Thisvisionwas notjustadream,butarealitythat familiesandindividualsweredrawn to,captivatedbythepromiseofa balancedlifestylethatofferedboth tranquilityandconvenience.Asthe communitygrew,sodidtheBCA’s roleinshapingitsfuture,culminating intheadoptionofits2023Strategic Plan.Thisplanoutlinestheroadmap forfuturegrowthandimprovements, focusingonsustainability,resident engagement,andassociation governanceandoperations,further solidifyingthecommunity’svision.
Aspartofitsvisionforthefuture,BCA hasembraceditsstrategicplanand rebrandinginitiative.Thisgoesbeyond amerechangeinvisuals;itrepresents
AMesssageFromTheGeneralManager
The Evolution of Brambleton a renewedcommitmenttothe community’scorevalues,function, andaspirations.Accompanying therebranding,anewofficewas establishedtoserveasacentralized hubforcommunitymanagement, enhancing efficiency and accessibility forresidents.Additionally,Brambleton continuestoworktowardsbuildinga permanenthomeforitsmaintenance and lifestyle departments. The CommunityServicesFacilityhas brokengroundandwilloperateby mid-2025.
Technologicaladvancementshave alsobeenahallmarkoftheBCA’s evolution.Developingfiber-to-thehometechnologyandVerizonFiosin Brambletonwasacollaborativeeffort betweenVerizonCommunications andtheBrambletonGroup.Today, BCAcontinuestouseandimprove uponitstechnologytoserveits residentsbetterandbringefficiency toitsoperations.Recently,newIT systemswereestablishedforbetter managementofpoolpasses,work orders,andmeetingandminutes management.Thesesystems streamlineoperationsandimprove theeaseofaccesstocommunity services,reflectingBCA’sdedication tooperationalexcellence.
Thecommunity’scommunication platformshaveseenremarkable upgradesaswell.Theintroduction ofanewmagazineformat(this veryedition),enhancesinformation disseminationandengagementwith residents,providingthemwitha sleek,informative,andvisually appealingsourceofcommunity news.Furthermore,thelaunchofa
refreshedwebsitethatincorporates anewbrandidentityhasmodernized thecommunity’sonlinepresence. ThewebsitefeaturesBrunoBot,an innovativewebsitebotdesignedto provideresidentswithinstantanswers totheirinquiriesanytime,enhancing theresidentexperienceandensuring continuoussupport.
Together,theseadvancements underlinetheBCA’sproactive approachtoadaptingtotheneeds ofagrowingcommunitywhile maintainingahighstandardof livingforitsresidents.Fromits inceptioninthefieldsofVirginiatoits developmentintoathrivingsuburban anddesiredenclave,Brambleton exemplifiesthedynamicevolution ofcommunitythroughinnovative leadershipandaclearvisionforthe future.Thisongoingtransformation notonlyenhancesthequalityof lifeforcurrentresidentsbutalso setsarobustfoundationforfuture generations.
Sincerely,RickStone,PCAM,LSM
BCA Board of Directors March&April2024BoardMeetings
The BCA Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance and success of the Association. The Board meets regularly to discuss BCA business, set policies and procedures, and act on Association matters.
The Boardlast meton March13, 2024, andApril 2,2024. Belowis a selectionof notableactions taken at these meetings in accordance with BCA governing documents, state statute, and federal laws:
•ApprovedtheFebruaryandMarch2024BoardMeeting Minutes.
•AddressedaCICBComplaintrelatedtotheLegacy ParkPickleballCourts.
•Suspendeddelinquentowners’Fiosservicesand Associationmemberprivileges.
•Directedsta topublishupdatestothecommunityon theLegacyParkDrive&BelmontRidgeRoadtra c lightaftertheLoudounCountyandVDOTmeeting.
•Directedsta tosendthedraftedCapitalImprovement PlanResolutiontotheBoardviaemailforreviewand feedback.
•Discussedandprovidedfeedbackonthedeveloper’s tra ccalmingplansforOlympiaDrive.
•ApprovedtheNOVECeasementinSection32&34as indicatedintheplansandauthorizedPresidentBrian Violatoexecutethedocuments.
•Directedsta todraftanAssociationMeeting RecordingsandBroadcastsResolutionforcounseland theBoard’sreviewandadoption.
•ApprovedtheMarch26,2024constructionproposal fortheCommunityServicesFacility(CSF)aspresented andnottoexceed$4millionanddirectedsta to define the funding for the full projectforreviewofthe Boardattheirnextmeeting.
AllBoardactionsareincludedinthemeeting minutes,whichcanbefoundinourBCAMeetings Portalat brambletonhoa.com/meetings.
BCABoardofDirectors: 8/6,10/8@6PM
FinancialAdvisoryCommittee: 8/1,9/5@6:30PM
CovenantsCommittee: 7/8,8/12,9/9@6:30PM
Grounds&FacilitiesCommittee: 7/10,9/11@7PM
Safety&SecurityCommittee: 8/20@7PM
BackRow(l-r): BrianViola -President; IainRonis -Secretary; ChrisCook -VicePresident; PatMartin -Director FrontRow(l-r): RosemarieLinder -Director; SteveSmith -Treasurer; AnandMohan -Director
UPCOMING BCA MEETINGS
BCA Committees FinancialAdvisory Committee Grounds &Facilities Committee Covenants Committee
Responsibility: Reviewingfinancialreports andaudits,monitoring investments,reviewing fundingforcapital projects,anddeveloping financialpoliciesand resolutionstorecommend totheBoard.
Meetings: FirstThursday ofeachmonthat6:30PM. Meetingsareheldvirtually everyothermonth. Upcomingmeetings:8/1, 9/5
Website: brambletonhoa.com/ finance
Responsibility: Reviewingsubmitted designreviewapplications, consideringviolations ofBCAdocuments,and takingenforcement actions.
Meetings: SecondMonday ofeachmonthat6:30PM. Upcomingmeetings:7/8, 8/12,9/9
Website: brambletonhoa.com/ covenants
Responsibility: AdvisingtheBoardon issuesrelatedtorules, policies,maintenance, upkeep,andtheuseof thecommongroundsand facilities.
Meetings: Second Wednesdayofeveryodd monthat7PM. Upcomingmeetings:7/10, 9/11
Website: brambletonhoa.com/ grounds
Safety&Security Committee
Responsibility: Responsibility:Servingas aresourceforresidents withconcernsandmaking recommendationstothe Boardregardingsafety andsecuritymattersin Brambleton.
Meetings: ThirdTuesday quarterlyat7PM. Upcomingmeeting:8/20
Website: brambletonhoa.com/ safety
Poolseasonhasbegunandregistrationfromthenewdigitalpoolpasssystem iswellunderway.AllBrambletonhouseholdswillneedtosetupanaccount,as currentorpreviouspasseswillnottransferautomatically.
OwnersmayregistertheirhouseholdbyscanningtheQRCodelocatedonpage17.
Foranyquestions,sendanemailto hoa@brambleton.org
The Evolution Beyond Brambleton -GeneralManager
Alongsidetheinternaldevelopmentswithinthe Brambletoncommunity,significantenhancementsin thesurroundinginfrastructureandrecreationalfacilities havealsocontributedtoitsevolution.
TheHalandBerniHansonPark,acornerstoneoflocal greenspaces,isagreatadditiontoourcommunity thato ersresidentsasereneenvironmentforleisure, recreation,andsocialactivities.Thepark’sevolution fromasimpleopenspacetoawell-equippedpublic parkcomplementsBrambleton’scommitmentto promotinghealthyandactivelifestyles.
TothenorthendofBrambleton,theBeaverdam Reservoirhasundergonetransformationstobecomea recreationalhub.Withactivitiesrangingfromkayaking tohiking,thereservoirprovidesanescapeintonature, addingtothequalityoflifeforBrambletonresidents andothers.Thisdevelopmentpreservesthenatural landscapeandintegratesitintocommunitylife, ensuringthatenvironmentalstewardshipremainsakey priority.Thisparkwillreopentothepublicwithitsnew facilitiesandamenitieslaterthisyear.
TheconstructionofNorthstarBlvdtoRoute50has beenanothercriticalandneededdevelopment.This newthoroughfarewillsignificantlyimproveconnectivity betweenBrambletonandsurroundingareastoour
south,reducingtraveltimesandenhancingaccessibility. Theroad’sdevelopmentwasstrategicallyplannedto accommodatethegrowingtrafficneedsofthecounty andregion,demonstratingforesightininfrastructure planningtosupportcontinuedgrowthandeaseof mobility for all residents.
RecentretaildevelopmentsinBrambletonhavebrought anewvibrancytothecommunity.AtBrambleton TownCenter,establishmentslikeBunnyTeaandRush Bowlsofferfresh,health-focuseddiningoptionsthat havequicklybecomefavoritesamongresidents.Paris BaguetteBakeryCafeatBram provides a unique blendofinternationalflavorswithitsarrayofbaked goodsandpastries.Lookingahead,thecommunity anticipates the opening of BKD Bagels at Brambleton Corner,whichpromisestobeago-tospotforfresh, deliciousbagels,sandwiches,anddrinks.These newadditionsnotonlycatertothediversetastesof Brambleton’sresidentsbutalsocontributetothearea’s charmandappeal.
Theseenhancementstoparks,naturalreserves, transportationinfrastructure,andexcitingnewretail optionshaveplayedpivotalrolesinthecontinued evolutionofthecommunity’sidentityasamodern, accessible,andenvironmentallyconsciouslocale, making Brambleton a highly desirable place to live.
Rick Stone, PCAM, LSM
Clean Water Initiative IsaiahMarsh,PCAMCMCAAMS -OperationsManager
CleanWaterInitiative:TheImpactofLoudounSoiland WaterConservationGrants
Brambletonboastsnotonlypicturesquelandscapesbut alsoacommitmenttoenvironmentalstewardship.Aspart ofthisdedication,LoudounSoilandWaterConservation offersgrantsaimedatenhancingwaterquality.While therearemanyeffortsthatimpactwaterquality,the Conservation’srecentfocushasbeenonpetwastestations andtreeplantings.Theseprojects,althoughdistinctintheir nature,shareacommongoal:safeguardingthecounty’s waterresourcesforgenerationstocome.
PetWasteStations:ACleanSolution
Petsareanintegralpartinmanylivesoffamilies throughout the neighborhood. However,withthis companionshipcomesaresponsibilitytomanagepet wasteeffectively.Thisiswheretheinstallationofpetwaste stationsplaysacrucialrole.TheAssociationcurrently has121stationsthroughoutthecommunity.Thegrant awardedbyLoudounSoilandWaterConservationforthis purposefacilitatestheinstallationofstrategicallyplaced stationsinparks,trails,andotherpublicspacesthroughout theneighborhood.
Thebenefitsofthesepetwastestationsextendfarbeyond mereconvenience.Byprovidingdesignatedareasforpet wastedisposal,thesestationspreventthecontamination ofwatersourcesbyharmfulbacteriaandpathogens presentinpetfeces.Moreover,theyserveaseducational tools,raisingawarenessamongpetownersaboutthe importanceofproperwastedisposalpractices.Ultimately, thewidespreadimplementationofpetwastestations contributestoacleaner,healthierenvironmentforboth humansandanimalsalike.
Tree Plantings: Nature’s FiltrationSystem
Intandemwitheffortstoaddresspetwaste,Loudoun SoilandWaterConservationdirects grants towards tree plantinginitiatives.Treesplayapivotalroleinmaintaining waterquality.Throughtheprocessoftranspiration, treesabsorbwaterfromthesoilandreleaseitintothe atmosphere,effectivelyfilteringoutpollutantsand impuritiesintheprocess.
Thegrantfundingallocatedfortreeplantingsenables theexpansionofgreenspacesandtheestablishmentof riparianbuffersalongwaterways.Thesebuffersnotonly stabilizesoilandpreventerosionbutalsoactasnatural filters,interceptingpollutantsbeforetheyreachstreams andrivers.Additionally,thepresenceoftreesenhances biodiversity,providinghabitatforwildlifeandfostering ecologicalresilience.
Inconclusion,BrambletonCommunityAssociation hasbeenawarded$7,000fortheinstallationofpet wastestations,andwearecurrentlywaitingonthe Conservation’sapprovalonthetreeplantings.The plantingsarealsoa$7,000awardthatwillgreatlybenefit thecommunity.
Byaddressingboththesourceandtheconsequence ofwaterpollution,theseinitiativescontributetothe preservationofourneighborhoodsnaturalheritage forgenerationstocome.Asstewardsoftheland,it isnecessaryforustonurtureandprotectourwater resources,andthroughcollaborativeeffortssupportedby thesegrants,Brambletoncontinuestoleadbyexamplein thisendeavor.
Returning to Excellence ElizabethStulga,CMCA,AMS,PCAM -AssistantGeneralManager
Leavingajobcansometimesleadto unexpectedjourneys,butforme,the pathultimatelyledbacktowhereit allbegan–BrambletonCommunity Association(BCA).Afterventuring intothemanagementofother associations,therealizationdawned onme,veryearlyon,thatnoneof thoseassociationscouldmeasure uptothevibrantcommunity andexceptionalstandardssetby Brambleton.
Reflectingonmydepartureand subsequentreturneightyearslater, itbecameevidentduringmyyears awayfromBrambletonthatits allureextendedfarbeyondpretty waterfallsandlandscape.Brambleton wasaplaceofsubstance,vision, anddedicationwithaforwardthinkingapproach.Despitebeing underdevelopedandconstantly changing,thestaffmanagedto upholditsstandardsadmirably.
Oneofthemostnotableaspects ofBrambletonwasthepalpable senseofprogress.Newparkshad beeninstalled,andoldoneshad undergonetransformationswith updatedequipmentandnewvisions, cateringtotheevolvingneedsof
residents.Facilitieshadmultiplied, offeringaplethoraofamenitiesto enrichcommunitylife.Thenew officeandpoolthatwehadtalked aboutforyearswasunderway.
Incontrast,thecommunitiesI managedduringmyabsencefrom Brambletonstruggledtokeeppace withtechnology,infrastructure,and basicupkeepoftheirfacilities.Some associationsstruggledtopayforeven thesmallestimprovements,such asannualsattheirmainentrances. Thelackofprudentbudgetingfor operatingandreserveaccountsleft thosecommunitiesgrapplingwith deterioratingconditions,highlighting theforesightanddiligenceexhibited byBrambleton’steam.
WhatsetsBrambletonapartisnot justitsphysicalinfrastructurebut alsothepeoplebehindit.Atthe heartofBrambleton’ssuccessisits governancemodel,whichisstrongly supportedbytheBoard.Thismodel underscoresafundamentaltrust intheabilitiesandexpertiseofthe staff,allowingthemtoexecute theirresponsibilitieswithoutundue interference.Asaresult,thestaffat Brambletoncanfocusoninnovation andserviceexcellence,driving thecommunityforwardwhile maintainingthehighstandardsthat Brambletonisknownfor.
Thisgovernancestyleisatestament totheBoard’sconfidencein theirteamandakeyfactorin thecommunity’sdevelopment andexceptionalcommunity satisfaction.Withagroupof dedicatedprofessionals,thereisa reassuringsensethateverycorner ofthecommunityismeticulously attendedto,fosteringasenseof prideamongresidentsandthestaff. EverymemberoftheBrambleton communityIhavehadthechanceto meetexudespridewhenconveying theirtimeinBrambleton.
ReturningtoBrambletonwasmore thanjustaprofessionalchoice;it wasahomecoming.Itreaffirmedthe beliefthatsomeplacesholdaspecial magic,whereinnovation,community, andcommitmentconvergetocreate anunparalleledenvironment.Forme, BrambletonCommunityAssociation isn’tjustaworkplace–itisaplace ofexcellenceandatrueembodiment ofwhatacommunityshouldaspire tobe.
BCABringsEventsto TheBarnatBrambleton NikkiMcMahon -EventPlanner
OursummerconcertshavefoundanewhomeattheBarn atBrambleton,wherethekicko onMay2ndwasahit, drawingover500attendees.ShaketheRoomelectrified thecrowdwiththeirmusic,whileHonorBrewing,Big KyleBBQ,andSugarySweetsservedupdeliciousfood. Oursponsors,includingChesterbrookAcademy,Costa Dentistry,DryHomeRoofing,RenewalbyAndersen,and SuperKicks,werealsothere,engagingwithattendees andhandingoutfunitems.TheJune6thconcertfeatured UnityReggaeBandandaddedanewvarietyofdining optionswithCousinsMain Lobster,Momo’sNMore, andBruster’sIceCream.Withtwomoreconcertsleft thisseasononJuly11andAugust8,makesuretojoin us!Formoredetails,visittheBCAEventWebpage www. brambletonhoa.com/liveatthebarn
AsBrambletongrowsandevolves,sodoourevents.Our communityhasexpandedsignificantlyoverthepast20+ years,leadingtodynamicchanges,fluctuatingattendance, andlesseventspace.Whileweusedtohostmajorevents atthetowncenterandtheopenfieldoffEvergreen MillsRoad,we’vehadtoadaptandfindnewvenuesto accommodateourvibrantcommunity.BCAremains dedicatedtocreatingyear-longeventsforeveryoneto enjoythroughoutBrambleton.
Ensuring Safety at Our Pools: A Parental Priority Rick Stone, PCAM, LSM -GeneralManager
Asthesummerseasonapproaches, theBrambletonCommunity Associationinvitesallresidentsto enjoytherefreshingwatersofour communitypools.However,the enjoymentandutilityofourpools hingesignificantlyoneveryone’s commitmenttosafetyandcleanliness. Thiscommitmentbeginswith understandingthecrucialroleseach ofusplays,especiallytheparentsof youngchildren.Asweopenourpools, itisvitaltoemphasizethatwhilewater activitiesofferfunandrelieffromthe heat,theyalsorequirevigilanceand responsibilitytopreventaccidentsand ensureapleasantexperienceforall. Here,weoutlinethekeypracticesthat canmakeourcommunitypoolsasafe havenduringthewarmmonths.
AtBrambleton’spools,thesafetyof ouryoungestresidentsisashared concern,butitstartswiththemost directlineofdefense:theparents. Parentsofyoungchildren,especially thosewhocannotswimorareweak swimmers,playacriticalrolein preventingpotentialaccidents.Itis imperativethatparentsalwaysstay withinarm’sreachoftheirchildren. Thisclosesupervisionensuresthatthe parentsareimmediatelyavailableto reactiftheirchildfacesanydifficultyin thewater.Suchvigilanceisnotjusta safetymeasurebutanecessarypartof pooletiquetteinourcommunity.
Whileourlifeguardsarehighly trainedanddedicatedtomaintaining asafeswimmingenvironment,it’s importanttounderstandthescope oftheirresponsibilities.Lifeguards areondutytooverseethegeneral safetyofallswimmersandto respondtoemergencies.However, theyarenotpersonalattendants, janitors,referees,orbabysitters. Theirabilitytoeffectivelyscanand supervisetheentirepoolareacanbe compromisediftheyfocusexcessively ononeindividualorasmallgroup. Therefore,parentsmusttakeprimary responsibilityfortheirchildren’ssafety.
Itisessentialforparentstoproactively engageinreviewingthepoolrules withtheirchildrenofallagesbefore theyvisitthepoolforthefirsttimethis summer.Thispracticereinforcessafe behaviorandensuresthatchildren understandtheexpectationsfortheir conductinandaroundthewater.By discussingtherules,parentshelpinstill asenseofresponsibilityandawareness intheirchildren.Thisapproach supportstheeffortsofpoolstaffby reducingpotentialmisunderstandings andinfractionsandcontributestoa saferenvironmentforallcommunity members.Encouragingchildrentoask questionsabouttherulescanalsoaid inclarifyinganydoubtsandensuring theyfeelconfidentandsecurewhile enjoyingthepool.
Maintainingacleanpoolenvironment isacollectiveresponsibilitythat ensuresapleasantandhealthy experienceforeveryone.Allpool patronsareencouragedtotake proactivesteps,suchastaking
showersbeforeenteringthepool toremoveanylotions,oils,ordirt thatmightcontaminatethewater. Frequentuseofrestroomsby swimmershelpspreventaccidents inthepool,preservingthewater qualityforall.Additionally,whenfood isconsumedindesignatedareas,it iscrucialforindividualstocleanup afterthemselvestoavoidattracting pestsandmaintainingcleanliness.Any hazardsorspillsshouldbepromptly reportedtothepoolmanagerto ensuretheyareaddressedquickly, keepingtheareasafeforeveryone.
Thesafetyandcleanlinessofour communitypoolsrelyonthe cooperativeeffortsofeverypool patron.Byadheringtothepoolrules, maintainingcleanliness,andbeing vigilantaboutsafety,eachmember contributestoasecureandenjoyable environment.Letusalldoourpart toensureourpoolsremainsafeand welcomingforeveryonetoenjoy throughouttheseason.
Hanson Park Thissummer,WhataBlast!willhaveawholenew locationtocelebrateIndependenceDaythroughaspecial communitypartnershipwithLoudounCountyParks, RecreationandCommunityServices(PRCS).
WhataBlast!willhelplightupthenightskyabove Hal&BerniHansonRegionalParkwhichwillhostthe BrambletonCommunityAssociation’sannualcelebration onSaturday,June29from6:00to10:00PM Theevening willfeaturelivemusic,foodtrucks,beveragesforallages, entertainment,andofcourse,fireworks!HansonPark openedinSeptember2022andhasquicklybecome ahubintheLoudouncommunity,offeringprograms, activities,andamenitiesforallagesandcasualandactive lifestyles.Theparkhasbeenrecognizednationallyand regionallyandwastherecipientoftheVirginiaRecreation &ParkSociety’s(VRPS)2023BestNewFacility(Parks, Playgrounds,Blueways,GreenwaysorTrails)Award andreceivedanAchievementAwardfromtheNational AssociationofCounties(NACO).
“PRCSishonoredtojoinourcommunitypartnerswith theBrambletonCommunityAssociationincelebrating IndependenceDaythisyear.Thisisauniqueopportunity tohostthisalreadyfantasticannualeventandinviteall residentstoournewestregionalpark,”saidSteveTorpy, DirectorofLoudounCountyParks,Recreationand CommunityServices.
AustinBehr,CTA SpecialEventsCoordinator DepartmentofParks,Recreation& CommunityServices
AspartofthemissionofPRCStoconnectallcommunities throughexceptionalpeople,parksandprograms,this partnershipwillallowresidentstocontinuetocelebrate independencewhileenjoyinganexcitingscheduleof entertainmentthroughouttheeveninginauniquepark setting.
PRCSremindsallresidentsthatthiseventisfreeandopen tothepublic,andresidentsareencouraged toarriveearly asgatesopenat6:00PMandwillremainopenuntil8:00 PM,oruntilparkinglotsarefull.Alcoholicbeveragesmay onlybeconsumedbythose21yearsofage,andonlyin ChampionshipPlaza.Personalfireworksarenotallowed.
Navigating Resale Inspections: A Crucial Step in Selling Your Home NikkiJessup,CMCA,AMS -CommunityStandards&ResidentServicesManager
Selling a home is undeniably one of life’s most stressful experiences.Fromstagingtheperfectopenhousetonegotiating o ers, the process can be overwhelming. Among the whirlwind of paperwork and preparations, one crucial aspect that can catch sellers o guard is the requirement for a resale inspection.
PurposeofaResaleDisclosurePacket
UnderVirginialaw,propertyowners livingwithinahomeowner’sassociation, suchastheBrambletonCommunity Association,whoaresellingtheirhome arerequiredtoobtainaresaledisclosure packetandprovideittothebuyer. Thedisclosurepacketaimstoensure transparencybetweensellersandbuyers. So,whatexactlyisincludedinaresale disclosurepacket?Itencompasses avarietyofdocuments,suchasthe communityassociation’sgoverning documents,budget andfinancial statements,boardmeetingminutes, reservestudy,insurance information, andrulesandregulations.The homeowner’sassociationalsoconducts aphysicalinspectionoftheexteriorof thepropertyandincludesanyitemsof noncomplianceinthepacket.
ResaleInspection
Thephysicalinspectionisconductedby BCAandencompassesacomprehensive assessmentoftheexteriorof the home, thelot,andanyexteriormodifications. Anyviolationsoritemsneedingattention arenotedduringthisprocess.
BCA’sgoverningdocumentsrequirethat theexteriorofahomebemaintained inaneat,well-tendedandattractive manner,consistentwiththeprinciples ofgoodpropertymanagementandthe preservationofpropertyvaluesofboththe individuallotandneighboring/nearbylots.
Homeownerscanmakethe resale processfasterandeasierbypreppingthe exteriorofthehomepriortoorderinga resale.BCArecommendshomeowners focusonthefollowingareas:revitalizing
landscapebedsandtrimmingshrubs andtreelimbstomaintainwalkway accessibility;addressinganyareasof damaged,faded,orpeeling/chipping paintforauniform finish;repairingany damagedsealsorfoggingofwindows toensurewindowintegrity;restoring theexteriorbycleaningandremoving anyareasofdiscoloration;repairing andreplacinganydamagedormissing elementsonfences,decks,porches,and garagedoors;ensuringallelementsare located entirelywithinthepropertylines; andensuringallmodificationshavebeen approvedbytheCovenantsCommittee.
Addressingtheseissuesincreasesthe likelihoodofreceivingacleanresale inspectionreport.Remember, ifany violationsnotedintheresaleinspection arenotremediedbeforethesaleofthe home,theyare thenpassed to thenew buyerforBCAcompliance.
PlanAhead
Whenspringand summerrollaround, therealestatemarketheatsup,making itthepeaktimeoftheyearforresales. Withmorebuyersonthehuntfor theirdreamhome,sellersmustensure thattheirpropertystands outamong thecompetition.Athoroughresale inspectionplays avitalroleinthis process,offeringpeaceofmindtoboth sellersandbuyersalike.
Whenfirstthinkingaboutputtingyour houseonthemarket,BCAencourages youtojumpstarttheprocessby requestingacomplimentary pre-resale comprehensiveinspectionoftheexterior ofyourhome.Thisinspectionprovides you withinformationthatmaybenoted
in theresaleinspectionandallowsyou time toremedythoseitemspriorto orderingtheresaledisclosurepacket. Resaledisclosurepacketsareacrucial stepinthehomesellingprocess, providingbuyerswithessential informationabouttheproperty’s conditionandthestabilityof the Association.Byunderstandingthe requirementsandimplicationsofVirginia lawregardingresaledisclosurepackets, sellerscannavigatethesellingprocess with confidenceandensureasmooth transitionforallpartiesinvolved. Toscheduleacomplimentarypre-resale comprehensiveinspection,orformore information, reachouttousviaemailat communitystandards@brambleton.org
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“SusanandJoewereabsolutelythebestteamIcouldhave selectedtosuccessfullysellmyhome.Theyweretotally customer-focusedleadingmethrougheverystepofthe saleprocessfromtheirmarketingplan,staging,open house,andpricingformultipleoffers.Theirattentionto everydetailresultedinmultipleoffersafteronlyseveral daysofbeingonthemarket,andIacceptedanofferabove listandclosedintwoweeks.Thebottomlineformewas SusanandJoefollowedthroughoneverythingpromised anddelivered more.” -HappySeller
Government Relations Itisanhonortoserveasyour SupervisorintheLittleRiver District.I’velearnedsomuch theselastfewmonths,andI amexcitedtobeworkingfor youoninitiativesthatserveour growingcommunity.
Oneofthetopissuesfacingour countyrightnowisdatacenters. LoudounCounty’s“DataCenterAlley” istheworld’slargestconcentration ofdatacenters.Datacentersprovide ahighrevenuegeneratingtaxbase andhavehelpedLoudounfund ourbudgetwhilekeepingproperty taxrateslow.Theyalsohavehad asignificantenvironmentaland communityimpact,includingavastly increaseddemandforpowerthat hasoutpacedthecurrentcapacity ofLoudoun’ssubstationsand transmissionlines.
Datacentershavebeenatthecenter ofseveralrecentBoardinitiatives.The Boardstartedtheprocessthatwould removeby-rightdatacenteruse fromallzoningdistrictsandimprove environmentalandperformance
standards.Irequestedthatwerevise thenoiseordinancetoincludethe tonalnoisethatisemittedfromsome datacentercoolingfans.Thisnoise isanuisanceandahealthriskto residents.Ialsomadeamotionto addutilitysubstationstotheproject plantoimprovethearchitectural designof these facilities, especially nearresidentialareas.Mycolleagues supportedbothmymotions.
IserveontheTransportationand LandUseCommittee(TLUC)which hasbeenworkingonestablishinga communityroundtableprocesswith theFederalAviationAdministration toaddressincreasednoiselevels fromaircraftoverflights.Whenthe BoardofSupervisorsadoptedthe 2019AirportImpactOverlayDistrict (AOID)boundaries,thecommunity raisednoiseanddisclosureconcerns. AtourlastTLUCmeeting,wevoted torecommendthattheBoarddirect stafftoproceedwiththeCommunity Roundtableprocess.Thisitemwillbe votedonbythefullBoardattheMay 23rdbusinessmeeting.Iwillkeepyou updatedastheprocesscontinuesto moveforward.
TheBeaverdamReservoirParkis movingalongrapidly.Aswithany bigconstructionproject,itishardto predictwhenitwillbecompleted, butit is likelytoopentothepublic withinthenexttwomonths.Until thatworkiscomplete,thepublic isdiscouragedfromenteringthe constructionarea.Myofficeplansto workwithBrambletontocoordinate acommunityclean-upthissummer alongtheBeaverdamReservoirshortly beforetheribbon-cuttingevent.
Iamgratefulfortheopportunityto serve,andIlookforwardtoworking withtheresidentsoftheLittleRiver Districttomakeapositiveimpactin ourcommunity.Iencourageyouto shareyourideasandconcernsasyour feedbackisimportant.Mystaffand Ilookforwardtohearingfromyou. ValerieSuzdak,CherylHutchison,and RobinBartokworkintheLittleRiver DistrictofficeandRobin-EveJasper istheLittleRiverDistrictPlanning Commissioner.Contactinformation formyofficecanbefoundat loudoun.gov/littleriver.
LauraTeKrony Supervisor-LittleRiverDistrict,LoudounCounty
Assessment Payment Options Assessmentpaymentsaredueonthefirstdayofeachmonth.Pleasenotethatpaymentscan takeuptofivebusinessdaystoprocessandposttotheaccount.Latefeesareassessedfor paymentsnotpostedbythe10thdayofthemonth.Detailsregardingthevariouspayment optionscanbefoundat brambletonhoa.com/assessments
PaymentOptions:
ClickPay: FirstServiceResidentialcollectsonlineassessment paymentsdirectlythroughClickPayatwww.clickpay.com/ firstservice.Forhelpwithyouraccountorsettinguppayments online,pleasecontactwww.clickpay.com/gethelporcall 1-888-354-0135(option1).
AutoPay: OwnersareencouragedtoselecttheAuto Payoptionforeaseofuse.Theserecurringpayments canbemadebye-check(ACH)forno additional charge orbycredit/debitcardforanominalfee.
PayNow: IftheownerselectsthePayNowoption,then theywillneedtomanuallymake assessment payments onthefirstdayofeachmonth.Paymentscantakethree tofivebusinessdaystoprocess.
ItisimportanttonotethatassessmentpaymentsareNOTaccepted attheBCAManagementO ce,asallpaymentsareprocessedby theAssociation’sbankviaalockbox.PaymentsdeliveredtotheBCA o cewillbereturned.CashcannotbeacceptedattheBCAo ce oratFirstServiceResidentialo cesforpaymentofassessments. Pleaseemailhoa@brambleton.orgformoreinformation.Once youraccounthasbeenfullyestablished,youmayregisteratbca. connectresident.comtoaccesstheConnectResidentPortal(see sectionbelow).
BCAandFirstServiceResidentialencourageall BrambletonhomeownerstousetheConnect ResidentPortaltoaccesstheirassessment accountsandviewimportantAssociation documentsand financialreports.Thisresident portalmakesit easytoaccess youraccount anytimeandfromanydevice!Thisresidentportal features:
Payment: Aself-serviceplatformempoweringyou tomakepayments,checkbalances,andmore.
Transparency: ViewBCAfinancialreports,audits, andotherimportantdocumentsandreports.
Simplicity: Theabilitytolink multipleBrambleton propertiesusingasingleloginforallyouronline needs.
Security: Up-to-datesecurityandstrictprivacy settingsgiveyouthehighestlevelofprotection.
RegisterorLoginto theConnect ResidentPortalat bca.connectresident.com
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Mail: Ownersmaymakepaymentbycheckormoneyorder mailedtotheAssociation’slockboxservice.Pleasereference youraccountnumberorpropertyaddress,orincludethe paymentcoupon,toensurethepaymentisproperlyrecorded.
MailingAddress: BrambletonCommunityAssociation, C/OFirstServiceResidential,POBox30403,Tampa,FL 33630
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BCAprocessessingle-familyhomeandtownhomeresale disclosurepackets,PUDquestionnaires,andpayo requests throughHomeWiseDocs.
BCASingle-FamilyHomes&Townhomes: BCA has partnered withHomeWiseDocstoo erastreamlinedprocess fortheorder anddelivery of resale,refinance,andlenderdocumentssuchas: resaledisclosures,estoppels,demands,lenderquestionnaires, andgoverningdocuments.Simplyvisitwww.homewisedocs. comtogetstarted.
BCACondominiums(Residences,ResidencesII,Summerfield): CondominiumpropertiesrequireinformationfrombothBCA andthecondominiumsub-associationforclosing:
•Visitwww.fsresidential.com/corporateandselect“Order Documents”toorderaresalepackage,requestpayo information,orobtainacondominiumquestionnaireforthe sub-association.
•Visitwww.homewisedocs.comtoobtainaresale disclosure packageandpayo informationfromBCA.
Visit brambletonhoa.com/resales formoreinformation, includinghelpfulFAQs.Ownerscancontacthoa@brambleton. orgforfurtherassistance.
Resident Spotlight: Jon Clayton JonClaytonsupportsacharityeventcalledtheGreat CycleChallengewhichraisesfundsfortheChildren’s CancerResearchFund.Youcandonatetohis campaignbyscanningtheQRcodehereorbygoing to greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/JonClayton
HowlonghaveyoulivedinBrambleton? WhatpromptedyoutochooseBrambleton?
WemovedtoBrambletonin2017fromReston.Weare generallynewtolivinginNorthernVAandhadtocheck outafewareasbeforewesettledinBrambleton.When wewerelookingforahome,welovedtheideaofhavinga viewofthemountainsfromarooftopterrace.Thankfully, Brambletonhasseveraloptionsforthat.Ialsoworkfrom homeandwantedagoodspaceforanofficethatwasnot onthegroundfloor.TheamenitiesofBCAarewonderful, andweappreciatethevaluewereceiveforourHOAfee.
Tellusaboutthecharityyousupportandwhyyougot involved.
Istartedcyclingabout5yearsago.Ourareaprovides awiderangeofoptionsforcyclistsandtheroadsare generallycyclingfriendly.Ihaveseencharitycycling eventsandopportunitiesbutwasdrawntotheGreat CycleChallenge(GCC)becauseoftheirmission.GCC raisesmoneyfortheChildren’sCancerResearchFund (CCRF).Forme,likemanyIamsure,seeingchildren sufferisabsolutelyheartbreaking.Wehadayoungboy inourchurchwhohadcancerandthenfoundoutthat ourneighbor’sdaughterdidaswell.Thisgavemeadeep connectionwiththebenefitofthiseffort.
Eachyear,GCC raises millions ofdollarsthatgoto theCCRF.Lastyeartheyraisedover$9million.This campaignisuniqueinthatitisnotasingleeventwhere
theparticipantshavetoallcometo asingleplaceandthenridespecific distances.Thecampaignisacross theU.S.Riderscommitadistanceto rideandsetagoalforfundraising. LastyearIraisedover$4000.Mygoalforthisyearisto raiseatleast$3500.Iwillride251miles.Theonemileis fortheonewelostrecently.Wetakeavictorypictureat theendoftheridewithourbikesliftedoverourheads. Itsignalstheendofourrideandthehopefulendof childhoodcancer.Thegrouppictureisagroupofriders whogettogetherforakickoffride.
ManyinthecommunitylikelyknowthechildInowridein memoryof,Caroline.In2012,Carolinewasdiagnosedwith PrimitiveNeuro-EctodermalTumors(PNET),araretypeof braincancer,whenshewasonly3yearsold.Therewasno standardtreatmentforhertypeofcancer.Shestruggled throughmanyattemptsattreatment,butshedeparted thislifein2023.TheBrambletoncommunityhasbeen sosupportive,especiallytheBrambletonMiddleSchool wheresheattended.
Ifyouareacyclistandwouldliketoparticipateinthe campaign,pleasesignupat greatcyclechallenge.com/ Moreriders=morefundraisers=moreresourcestofight children’scancer.
BCA Communications BrambletonCommunityAssociationutilizesavarietyofresourcesinordertocommunicate withBrambletonresidentsinatimelyandengagingmanner.Herearesomeofthewaysthat weconnectwiththeBrambletoncommunity.
Quarterly Magazine Websiteand SocialMedia FridayFlashand StayConnected TheBrambleton CommunityAssociation self-publishesavisually richandengaging quarterlymagazinein March,June,September, andDecember,whichis mailedtoallBrambleton residents. In addition, the magazineispublished digitallyandarchived ontheBCAwebsite, andprintedcopiesare availableattheBCA ManagementO ceandin theWelcomeCenter.
Ifyouwouldliketoview digitalversionsofourpast magazineissues,please visit brambletonhoa. com/communications Advertisingspacesarealso availableinthemagazine. Ifyouareinterested inadvertisingwithus, pleasesendusamessage atcommunications@ brambleton.org.
TheFridayFlashisa weeklybulletinsent viaemailtobenefitthe residentsofBrambleton. ThepurposeoftheFlash istokeepresidentsaware ofupcomingcommunity eventsandprograms, futurecommittee meetings,BCArules,and communitygovernance. Residentscansignupto receivetheFlashviaemail ortextbyclickingonthe “StayConnected”button atwww.brambletonhoa. comandfollowingthe instructions.
Inadditiontothe FridayFlash,BCA’s StayConnectedemail subscriptionservicealso allowsresidentstoreceive updatesoncommunity news,fertilizerandweed applications,andmore. Justclickontheicons next to the relevantlist itemstosubscribe.
Visit brambletonhoa. com forcommunity news,eventandmeeting updates,andinformation onallBCAservicesand programs.Newsand updatesarealsoposted onourFacebookand LinkedInpages.Also, followusonInstagram andTwitter @brambletonlife,andadd #bramlifetoyoursocial mediapoststoshare yourcontentwiththe Brambletoncommunity!
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Welaunchedthisvideo seriesinMay2017to informresidentsabout everythinghappeningin Brambleton.Thesevideos covertopicsincluding communitynews,events, andprogramming.We postour#Bramlifevideos onourwebsite,our Facebookpage,andour YouTubepage,sothereare multipleplacesforyouto catchuponwhat’sgoing oninourcommunity. Wehavealsocreated educationalvideos,such asadministrationand servicevideos,which provideresidentswith usefulinformationina uniqueandentertaining way.
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