April 15, 2019 Assessment Payment Obligations: An Overview Interested in why lot owners pay assessments? The answer lies in how the Brandermill Community Association, Inc. (“BCA”) was created in the 1970s. When the developer of Brandermill created BCA, it recorded in the land records a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions that would come to apply to all lots within the Brandermill neighborhood. That Declaration provides for each lot to be subject to a monetary assessment. The assessments are payable to the BCA, and the funds are used to pay for the general operations of BCA, including maintaining common area (a/k/a “Common Properties”), enforcing the governing documents, and promoting community activities. Under the Declaration, the assessment amount may vary based upon the type of property within Brandermill (note that the following is just a general overview, and in all instances the language of the Declaration will control). For example, the Declaration sets maximum assessments (which increase over time) for Residential Lots, Unsubdivided Land, a Public or Commercial Site (in general, an unimproved parcel intended for commercial development), a Public and Commercial Unit (in general, an improved parcel for commercial use), etc. It is essential that all Owners pay their assessments, regardless of the type of property that the Owner owns. The Declaration contains various remedies for BCA to exercise when an
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April 15, 2019
Assessment Payment Obligations: An Overview
Interested in why lot owners pay assessments? The answer lies in how the BrandermillCommunity Association, Inc. (“BCA”) was created in the 1970s. When the developer of Brandermill created BCA, it recorded in the land records aDeclaration of Covenants and Restrictions that would come to apply to all lots within theBrandermill neighborhood. That Declaration provides for each lot to be subject to amonetary assessment. The assessments are payable to the BCA, and the funds are used topay for the general operations of BCA, including maintaining common area (a/k/a “CommonProperties”), enforcing the governing documents, and promoting community activities. Under the Declaration, the assessment amount may vary based upon the type of propertywithin Brandermill (note that the following is just a general overview, and in all instances thelanguage of the Declaration will control). For example, the Declaration sets maximumassessments (which increase over time) for Residential Lots, Unsubdivided Land, a Publicor Commercial Site (in general, an unimproved parcel intended for commercialdevelopment), a Public and Commercial Unit (in general, an improved parcel for commercialuse), etc. It is essential that all Owners pay their assessments, regardless of the type of property thatthe Owner owns. The Declaration contains various remedies for BCA to exercise when an
Owner fails to timely pay assessments, including interest, a late payment penalty, costs ofcollection, and attorney’s fees. Additionally, BCA may suspend an Owner’s rights to use theCommon Properties and their amenities. Whenever an Owner doesn’t pay his assessments,all of the other Owners suffer. As a result, BCA is committed to ensuring that all Owners(regardless of property type) remain current on their assessments, and if they don’t, BCAwill turn their account over to collections for legal action.
Lifeguards Needed
The BCA is hiring Lifeguards for the 2019 Pool Season. Interested?Fill out our employment application and return to theBCA office or email to [email protected].
Be Brandermill Proud!
Boating Services
With the weather getting warmer it is only natural togo out and enjoy our best amenity, the reservoir.
This week we will send out a notice to all currentusers for renewing their registrations. The 2019 BCAstickers will be available only for pick at the BCAoffice, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. If our operationhours do not fit your schedule, please contact theoffice for an appointment. A new rental agreement willbe required for all users with no current boatinformation. We appreciate the members' support in
our efforts to provide the best service.
Any questions or further information please contact Cory Garcia [email protected] or call to 804-744-1035.
Classified
Looking for free promotion? If you babysit, do yardwork, pet sit, tutor, or have any another interest you wouldlike to promote, advertise for FREE at the Classifiedsection on the website.
Send what type of work your want to promote, your age,experience, training, and how you want employers to reachyou – email or phone. Include any other pertinent info.
Please include your name, neighborhood and home phone (this infowill not be pub lished) for the BCA staff to contact parents forauthorization before posting on the website. Information may beedited as necessary.
Maintenance Update
The BCA Staff has been diligently working on the grounds and maintenance of ourcommunity. This past week we have continuously worked to enhance the beauty of our
Completed 18 work ordersCompleted the paving on Millridge and Watkins GlenNuttree Woods Bridge replacement to be completedby 4/15/2019HP Clubhouse interior painting completedNew playground installations at Sunday Parkexpected to be completed by 4/18/19Completed 3 drainage work ordersHarbour Point Pool: deck and fence pressurewashed, prepped pool pump room and storage room;replaced rotten steps; painted the steps andwheelchair rampNorth Beach: pressure wash pool deck; replacedsiding; prepped pool pump room and storage room
Call Out to Committee Members
The following board/committees need residents like you tovolunteer in the effort to make our Brandermill an evenbetter place to live:
If you have a background in architecture, law, construction or other relevant experience, wewould love to talk to you about possible opportunities to serve your community. For moreinformation call us at 804-744-1035, email [email protected] or visit our website(here).
Brandermill Pool Membershipis now open,Sign up today!
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*Offer available only to Brandermillresidents. Registration must be
paid in full by May 15.
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Audit Ledger Verification
Members have reached out to the BCAaccounting department since this notice wasposted in the Compass; therefore we areposting again.
As staff continues the review of membersledgers, those accounts with discrepancieswill be mailed to the member for inspectionand comment. Of concern are members whostate that former staff reached out via emailor Facebook Messenger to change howpayments under an agreed plan* or forservices should be submitted to the BCAsuch as this Facebook message received bya member and forwarded to BCAaccounting. *Staff members do not have theauthority to set up payment plans.
BCA does not manage by Facebook. If thishas happened to you, please reach out tothe BCA at 804-744-1035 to arrange for ameeting to discuss your account. Pleasegather any communications ordocumentation so that we may validate youraccount balance and answer any of yourconcerns.
Notice of Meeting
2019 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIPAND ELECTION
The meeting will be heldat The Brandermill Church Fellowship Hall
* Only members in good standing are ab le to vote, be sure that your account is current. Contact BCA Officefor further information.
April9 - ARB & CAM Meetings10 - Finance Committee Meeting11 - BSC - Social13 - BSC - Beach Cleanup13 - Jack Ryan Music Festival17 - Spinnaker Cove BOD Meeting17 - Brandermill Woman's Club19 - Good Friday19 - BSC - Full Moon CruiseTBD - Sale of Brandermill Boat DecalsTBD - Boat AuctionTBD - Spring Boat Wash
20 - BSC - Boat Repair Day20 - The Great Gator 5K & Kid's Fun Run21 - Easter21 - Richmond Easter on Parade22 - Earth Day23 - ARB Meeting24 - Finance Committee Meeting25 - Hearing Panel27 - Powhatan’s Festival of Fiber27 - BSC - Fun Sail27 & 28 - Community Spring Clean-up29 - BCA Annual Membership Meeting
May2 - C & M Meeting2 - BRMC Special Meeting @ BC3 - Beer & Wine Classic4 - Peace Love RVA Festival 20194 - BMW Lion’s Club Fish Fry4 - Brandermill Green Market Opening Day!5 - Cinco de Mayo6 - BCA BOD Meeting9 - BSC - Social11 - BSC - Series 1 Race 111 - Brandermill Green Market12 - Mother’s Day10 - Woolridge Wildcat 5K
14 - ARB & CAM Meetings 17 - BSC - Full Moon Cruise18 & 19 - BCA Yard Sale18 - Armed Forces Day18 - Brandermill Green Market18 & 19 - Community Yard Sale22 - Finance Committee Meeting23 - Hearing Panel25 - BSC - Fun Sail25 - Brandermill Green Market26 - Autism Society Central VA Run / Walk27 - Memorial Day BCA POOLS OPEN!28 - ARB Meeting
June1 - Brandermill Green Market3 - BCA BOD Meeting6 - C & M Committee Meeting8 - Brandermill Green Market9 - Beer, Bourbon and BBQ FestivalRichmond11 - ARB & CAM Committee Meeting12 - Richmond Job Fair15 - Brandermill Green Market
22 - Midlothian Summer Splash! and FoodTruck Carnival22 - Brandermill Green Market23 - Richmond Bacon Festival25 - ARB Committee Meeting26 - Finance Committee Meeting27 - Hearing Panel Meeting29 - CC Family Movie Night29 - Brandermill Green Market
The Brandermill Woman’s Club welcomes Heather Umberger to speak at its April 17meeting. Her program will provide useful and interesting wellness information, plus a gooddeal of fun! Laughter Yoga was a profound idea developed by a medical doctor from India.The concept has spread across 100 countries and spawned Laughter Clubs worldwide. Ms.Umberger, a Laughter Yoga teacher, has a B.S. in Psychology, and a M.S. in RehabilitationCounseling. As a Wellness Practitioner, she incorporates multiple disciplines in helpingclients of all ages and stages of life. Her program will include participation in a LaughterYoga session. A fun experience guaranteed to boost the spirits.
The club meets the third Wednesday of each month from September through April at theWoodlake United Methodist Church, 15640 Hampton Park Drive. There is a social meet andgreet at 9:30 a.m. The business meeting from 10 to 10:30 is followed by the featuredspeaker. All ladies are welcome. Residency in Brandermill is not a requirement to join. In addition to the monthly meeting, the organization sponsors over 15 activities for themembers with the goal to encourage friendships and social activities. There is absolutelysomething for everyone, from Book Clubs, Cards, Day Trips, Cooking, Dominos, Mahjong,Quilting, Lunch Bunch and Walking. The purpose of the 42-year-old club has always been to promote a common interest in civic,cultural, educational and social welfare within the community. Last year they raised funds forThrive Outreach Network and Sylvia’s Sisters. Two scholarships were awarded to graduatinghigh school seniors. For more information, please review the club website, brandermillwomansclub.com orcontact [email protected]. The membership chairman is LindaCummer at 804-370-2372 or [email protected].
Brandermill Regional Men's Club
The Brandermill Region Men’s Club is proud to announce the guest speaker for our May 2meeting is Chris Accashian, CEO of St. Francis Medical Center. Chris will inform us about aplanned expansion at St. Francis Medical Center. Meetings are held at The BrandermillChurch, 4500 Millridge Parkway, on the first Thursday of every month (July and Augustexcluded). Coffee and donuts are offered at 9:15 am with a guest speaker at 10:00am. Non-members are always welcome. The Brandermill Region Men’s Club consists of approximately 120 members who havechosen to make their homes in the communities surrounding Brandermill and Woodlake. Formore information visit http://brmcva.org/.
Please contact Ronnie Blankenship with any questions at either 804-928-5085 [email protected].
festival will be Saturday, May 25. Thisfree, family-friendly musical event hostedby Chesterfield County, in partnershipwith the Richmond Symphony and theChesterfield Chamber of Commerce willfeature four premiere musical acts, allperforming under the Symphony’s iconic“Big Tent.”
In addition to musical entertainment,there will be a children’s play area withinflatables, local vendors, a variety oflocal food trucks and Chesterfield’s own,Steam Bell Beer Works, will be pouringlocal brews for purchase. Bring yourfamily, friends and coworkers to kick offthe summer in Chesterfield!
Gates open at 2:30 p.m. No pets, outside food or drinks orglassware will be allowed. Blankets and lawn chairs arerecommended.
Volunteers Needed
The Red Cross is seeking volunteers for their “Soundthe Alarm” event on April 27 in Chester. If you are notfamiliar with “Sound the Alarm”, it is an initiative whereyou will canvas a neighborhood ensuring residentshave proper, working smoke alarms.
Here is how you can sign up;1. Visit the website: www.soundthealarm.org2. Scroll to "Volunteer"3. Search 23831 and all the events in Chesterfield
will come up.4. You will then be able to "Sign up" and provide
some information.
If you have any questions or problems signing up,please contact Maria Biava [email protected].
