Community Update – 3-5-21

Tree Removal by the Dam The MPOA office has received calls regarding several trees around the dam marked with yellow tape. According to Virginia Dam Safety Regulations, trees should never be allowed to grow on the dam’s embankment, at the outlet, plunge pool or spillway area, or within 25 feet beyond the abutment contacts.

During last year’s inspection, the inspecting engineer reminded us about removing trees and other woody vegetation from the 25 foot area along the right abutment contact. The prohibition of trees beyond the groin is to ensure root systems do not penetrate the embankment.

The area where trees are removed will need to be graded to blend with the surrounding contour, and appropriate grasses established on all disturbed areas. The management staff and members for the Lake Management Committee have marked the area where trees and other woody vegetation will need to be removed in order to bring Montclair into compliance.

Annual Meeting – 3/20 @ 9:00a.m. In compliance with Executive Order 72, in-person attendance at the Annual Meeting will be limited to the MPOA Board, management staff, and Election Committee Members. We would like to encourage all Members to vote early when your Annual Meeting Packets are received, not the day of the Annual Meeting.

Precinct 2 Members If nominations are made from the floor (i.e. virtually), Members who live in Precinct 2 will be permitted to come to the MPOA Building and cast their ballot for the candidate of their choosing. Upon casting your vote, you must promptly exit the building. In-person attendance is not permitted. Day of meeting referendum balloting closes at the end of the Budget Presentation.

Annual Meeting Ballots 2021 Annual Meeting Ballots will be mailed starting February 15th. If you have not received a ballot by March 1st, please contact the MPOA office @ 703-670-6187 or communications@montclairva.com

Spring Celebration – 3/27 As the Easter bunny comes hop hop hopping to your area with a special treat, please make sure to register for a time slot for your memorable bunny photos at Dolphin Beach! All in-person attendees for the bunny photos must show their current MPOA recreation identification cards. www.montclaireaster2021.eventbrite.com

2021 Boat Auction – 4/5 The MPOA will auction off all unclaimed boats found on Lake Montclair or boats located on the West Beach boat racks with expired or no registration stickers. If you have a boat stored at West Beach, please make sure that your current MPOA 2021 sticker and registration number is visible are current placed on the left side of the boat. Additional information can be found in the March Montclairion.

Racial and Social Justice Commission Invites the Public to Participate in Meetings – 3/18 @ 6:30P.M. Shantell Rock, chair of the recently created Prince William County Racial and Social Justice Commission, invites the community to participate and express their views during public comment time at the Commission’s next meeting on March 18, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers at the James J. McCoart Administration Building. The Board of County Supervisors created the Commission to examine the state of racial and social justice for people of color in policing, the provision of government services and public education. The Commission will examine, among others, the police department’s policies, and practices, including its hiring practices and use of force protocols. The Commission will assess how the County government delivers its services and the diversity and inclusion of the workforce providing these services. In partnership with the Prince William School System, the Commission will examine how the public school system’s policies are impacting children of color. https://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/hrc/Pages/RacialandSocialJustice.aspx

COVID-19 Vaccine Facts - A Hispanic-Latino Community Town Hall - March 9, 2021 @ 6:00 P.M. In partnership with Todos Supermarket, Primera Iglesia Bautista Maranath, Prince William Chamber Hispanic Council and Telemundo 44, Novant Health UVA Health System leaders will share facts and the latest information about the COVID-19 vaccine in an upcoming virtual town hall. Join them from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, March 9. The event is free and open to the public; however, registration is required. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3sL57pB

Upcoming Meetings

Safety Committee – 3/8 @ 7:00 P.M.

History Committee – 3/9 @ 7:30 P.M.

Board of Directors – 3/10 @ 7:30 P.M.

Ad Hoc Dog Park Meeting – 3/11 @ 5:00 P.M.

Covenants Committee – 3/11 @ 7:00 P.M.

COVID-19 – Vaccine Registration Information Prince William Health District Expands to Include COVID Vaccine Call Center On Thursday, January 14, the Prince William Health District in conjunction with Prince William County Government expanded the COVID-19 Call Center to include information on the vaccine. The call center will provide information to residents concerning COVID-19 vaccines and assist with those who do not have access to a computer, the internet, or email. The call center hours: Monday – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 703-872-7759. To register for the waitlist, visit https://vaccinate.virginia.gov/. The health district serves Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and can be reached via its Call Center at 703-872-7759, seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Text COVIDPWC to 888777 for COVID-19 alerts.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – Free COVID-19 testing is available for anyone who lives or works in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park. Participants must provide their full name, telephone number, home or work address in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park to obtain COVID testing and receive the results. Here is a list of the upcoming testing sites and locations. All areas can accommodate drive-thru or walk-up testing. To ensure you receive a test, please arrive at the site as close as possible to the start time and ensure you are in line by the time posted below. Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at each site.

Monday, March 8, 2021

Metz Middle School

9950 Wellington Rd.

Manassas, VA 20110

Start Time 10:00 AM | Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 2:00 PM, whichever comes first.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Cloverdale Park

15150 Cloverdale Rd.

Dale City, VA 22193

Start Time 2:00 PM | Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 6:00 PM, whichever comes first.

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Grace Church

1006 Williamstown Dr.

Dumfries, VA 22026

Start Time 9:00 AM | Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 1:00 PM, whichever comes first.

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Woodbridge Senior Center

13850 Church Hill Dr.

Woodbridge, VA 22191

Start Time 10:00 AM |Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 2:00 PM, whichever comes first.

Friday, March 12, 2021

Splashdown Water Park

7500 Ben Lomond Park Rd.

Manassas, VA 20109

Start Time 2:00 PM | Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 6:00 PM, whichever comes first.

Saturday, March 13, 2021

Development Services Building

5 County Complex

Woodbridge, VA 22192

Start Time 9:00 AM | Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 12:00 Noon, whichever comes first.