Meeting Minutes for Wednesday, April 7, 2021

By Dave Ewald
April 19, 2021
Meeting Minutes

Bluemont Citizens Association
Meeting Minutes for Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Bluemont Citizens Association Monthly Meeting Notes

April 7, 2021 (Zoom Meeting)

In Attendance: Peter Weeks, Bill Bogard, Lori Seeley, Paul Tabler, Cynthia Morris, Henry Plaster, Dave Ewald, Tim Hall, John Sullivan, Scott and Lisa Seeberger, Kim Hurst, Nicole Paez-Junkins, Alan Dykstra, Sheri Conrad, Tom Rust, Pete Durand, Jen Stone, Eric Anderson, Rachel Wetherill, Marissa, Gina Capone

Meeting Called to Order at 7:02 PM: Peter Weeks, presiding

Treasurer’s Report/Budget

Tim Hall – See Attached Report

- - Audit for BCA was completed by Tim Hall, Peter Weeks and Lori Seeley. No irregularities found
  - Peter is requesting wifi at E.E Lake Store
  - John Sullivan reported wifi will be available to purchase for $5 each day.
  - Tim is requesting purchase of iPad to process credit card payments.

Standing Committees

Bluemont Fair – Cynthia Morris, Jen Stone

- - Art work is coming in for the contest (voting will take place April 14th).
  - Social Media Chair – Gina Capone is keeping Facebook page up to date.

Bluemont Heritage – Peter Weeks, Kevin Hart

- - Upcoming exhibition: Education in Bluemont in the 19th and 20th Centuries will open June 6th at the Plaster Museum
  - Special Bluemont Event will occur during June 6th opening in lieu of Spring Fling.
  - While searching for historical information and artifacts, much information has been discovered about former colored schools in the area.
    - The framing of Dr. Reiss’ Veterinary Clinic is originally from the colored school once located on the mountain.
  - Repairs at Snickersville Academy have been completed

Community Organizations/Events

Loudoun Historic Villages Alliance – Peter Weeks, Bill Bogard

- - County Supervisors and VDOT moving forward with the widening of Foggy Bottom bridge without consulting LHVA.

Community Center/Parks & Rec – Sheri Conrad

- - Community Center will be closed May 28th – June 21st to replace floors. During this time they will be temporarily housed at the Loudoun Valley Community Center.
  - Lunches provided on Monday (and a week’s worth of food given at that time) until May 24th.
  - Camp begins June 28th

Snickersville Turnpike Association – Henry Plaster

- - After two years of working with VDOT, STA is making progress planning improvements for 690 (but only have promises from VDOT for now).
  - Clayton Hall Road is scheduled to be resurfaced this year.

Old Business:

- Village Street Lighting – Peter
  - Attempts have been made to get lighting replaced in village. Dominion Energy reported it is low on priority list. Contact Peter with lighting concerns and he will contact Dominion Energy.
- Whitehall/Celebrations Update – Peter
- Licensing concerns went before Judge who resigned without making a decision. ABC Board will adjudicate and make decision.

New Business:

- Arbor Day Celebration scheduled for April 30th – Alan Dykstra
  - Question/Answer booth will be set up outside Boulder Crest Retreat
  - 15 trees will be given away
  - Forestry Dept. will come out to designate Bluemont as a Tree City, USA
- Wander Loudoun Magazine will Feature Bluemont in Spring Issue – https://www.wanderloudoun.com

Adjournment: 8:07 PM

Next Meeting: May 5, 2021 Wednesday 7:00 PM on Zoom