1.  Are the current MPOA sponsored Community Events sufficient to fulfill community spirit? Do you believe there should be more events, fewer events, or different types of events? Please elaborate.

In order to hold the Events many volunteers are needed to support the property management staff. Those people who step forward to help demonstrate a neighborhood spirit that includes those who attend creating an overall sense of community for Montclair. This year Montclair Day, July 4th and Oktoberfest will remain  the same but there will be some new Events as recommended by the Events  Committee. I believe the current budget for Community Events is sufficient and do not think an increase is needed at this time.

2.  What are your views regarding security in Montclair? 

When it became apparent that contracting out the Safety Patrol was not providing an improved, or adequate, level of service, I worked with the Safety Committee to help bring about the off-duty Prince William County police patrols. With the police on walking and driving patrol in Montclair, the level of nuisance and illegal activity has declined. The patrols have proved to be more effective in providing additional security at a lower cost. I support continuing the off- duty PWC police patrols. 

3.  Do you think the current covenant enforcement procedures are adequate and effective? 
 
The MPOA covenant enforcement procedures are currently adequate and effective after  having improved over the past few years. Recently the “friendly reminders” were added to give homeowners the opportunity to correct minor violations without sending a formal notice. Covenant enforcement is a balance between homeowner rights, safety and maintaining the appearance of the community. I support the current covenant enforcement procedures.
 
4.  Do you believe MPOA needs to invest in additional amenities to remain competitive with newer communities?  If so, what improvements would you support? 

The MPOA has an outstanding amenity with Lake Montclair that is difficult to top in Prince William County or Northern Virginia. However, along with this amenity comes the expense of maintaining the lake, beaches, lifeguard services and dam. Given the current economy and the efforts of the Board to hold the annual assessment at the current level, I do not support investing in additional amenities at this time but rather to maintain the existing infrastructure.  

5. What major issues do you see facing the Montclair community?  What are your recommendations to address them? 

The major issues in Montclair at this time are continued funding for improvements to the common area, and income loss from nonpayment of the annual assessment. Landscaping has been neglected for many years and the appearance of the community is most important when it comes to maintaining property values. I recommend the Board continue to allocate funds each year for landscape and other improvements. The second issue is the loss of income from foreclosures and delinquent accounts, with the associated legal costs in pursuing accounts that cannot be recovered. I recommend continuing the current collections policy.