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Monday, January 27, 2024
7:00 pm
Online via Zoom Web Conference
See email for log-in information
Subject to Adjustment
This month’s meeting will feature To Be Determined, regular business, and discussions of various ongoing area developments.
Featured Topics
Updates from Members and Guests
In place of a featured speaker, we will highlight some brief updates from members and guests on issues impacting our neighborhood and wider Arlington community.
Regular Business
Ballston BID
Maurya Meiers and Randy Painter will update members on their meeting with the new Ballston BID CEO, Danette Nguyen, and the BVSCA’s future role on the BID’s Board of Directors.
Meeting Minutes Update
We will review and solicit approval of both the October 2024. The November minutes will be reviewed at our upcoming February meeting.
We did not meet in December 2024.
Treasurer’s Report
Our Treasurer, Giang Dang, will give us a brief on our financial situation and membership numbers.
As a reminder, please renew – or join – BVSCA on our membership page. Dues for the 2024-2025 Membership Year (only $10!) are currently being collected.
(If you are able, please consider renewing for multiple years to minimize transactional burdens for our treasurer.)
Arlington Civic Federation (CivFed)
Hear the latest news from BVSCA’s representatives to CivFed, Sharon Valencia, Nick Klissas, Ken Hughes, and Robbie Woodson. January updates include Civ Fed’s work regarding the Comprehensive Plan and a summary of the January 30 meeting of Planning and Zoning Subcommittee on GLUP and Site Plan Review.
Arlington County’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
BVSCA President Randy Painter will seek BVSCA member input on the proposed Arlington County FY 2026 budget before a virtual conversation on February 5 with the County and Civic Association Presidents and HOA Presidents.
The County Manager will present the proposed budget in February 2025.
Developments Around BVSCA
Open session, with option to break-out into follow-up meetings for any questions or updates on projects as found on My Arlington Projects which include:
- American Legion Use Permit update
- BVSCA’s December letter expressing concerns
- County Board meeting where use permit was discussed and letter presented
- Ballston One (4601 Fairfax Drive)
- Seeking BVSCA rep for the SPRC sub-
committee. Building ownership are tentatively scheduled as guest speaker for our February meeting
- Seeking BVSCA rep for the SPRC sub-
- Macy’s Redevelopment
- Construction continues – Fencing is up
- Quincy / Buck Site
- Buses have been removed per the County
- 1137 N. Stuart Street – Variance Request
- Any other developments raised by attendees
Arlington Neighborhoods Advisory Committee (ArNAC)
Ken Hughes, our ArNAC representative, will provide an update.
Stormwater Working Groups
Ken Hughes and Jim Rosen will update on the Spout Run and Lubber Run working groups.
Upcoming external speakers
Discussion on speakers for 2024-2025:
- Jan: Various short updates
- Feb: Representative from new office building Ballston One (4601 Fairfax Drive)
Suggestions for speakers or topics from our membership are welcome. Please email info@ballstoncivic.org with your suggestions.
Upcoming Membership Meetings
There is no meeting in December. Our next meetings are Monday, January 27 and February 24.
The full schedule for this membership year can be found on our meetings page and Google Calendar.
All meetings start at 7pm. Locations to be announced.
Mark your calendars!