SOUTH KINGS STATION

Neighborhood Notes

SKS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

On March 1, 2018, South Kings Station HOA transitioned from management by Gates Hudson to Cardinal Management Group, Inc.   The board began the search for a new management company in  early summer of 2017 by writing an RFP for essential services.  The RFP was then sent to seven potential management companies.  Board members identified two management companies to interview.  Cardinal Management was the finalist and they presented a contract which was reviewed by our HOA attorney Michael Gartner.  The one-year contract was approved by all board members in January 2018. 

ANNUAL SPRING INSPECTIONS

James Hawkins, SKS community manager, will begin the inspection of townhouses no later than the first week of June 2018.  Residents were sent a letter which provided information on our community’s rules and regulations regarding what could potentially be identified as violations during this inspection.  The most common architectural violations that have been cited for non-compliance in the past are maintenance of roof flues, roof ventilation fan, exterior wood trim, front doors, storm doors, aluminum siding, concrete sidewalks, front entry metal hand railings, and rear and side yard fencing. 

FINANCE COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED

 Early this year, SKS board members approved the establishment of a Finance Committee.  Three residents volunteered to serve on this new committee and have begun reviewing the monthly financial statements from Cardinal Management as well as reconciling the monthly bank statements.    Many thanks to Holly Prousalis, Finance Committee Chair, Lloyd Bittinger and Nate Dowd.

YOUR HELP NEEDED

The Landscape Committee is currently inactive.  Volunteers are needed to routinely walk the common grounds to identify areas that need maintenance and to suggest projects that would enhance the curb appeal of our community.  Whether you are an owner or tenant, please consider volunteering.  Contact James Hawkins, SKS community manager, at 703-565-0042 for more information.

VISITOR PARKING MIS-USE

Board members are seeking suggestions from residents to help resolve the mis-use of the visitor parking spots, especially the spots on Kings Stations Court.  Each townhouse is assigned two reserved parking spaces.  Additional vehicles in a household must park on South Kings Highway in the public parking area.  Too often, residents use visitor parking spots for third and fourth household vehicles.   Please submit your suggestions to James Hawkins, SKS community manager, j.hawkins@cardinalmanagementgroup.com.

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.  Residents who walk along the South Kings Station woodland trail between Brick Hearth Court and Chimney Wood Court are noticing suspicious activity by individuals who appear to be non-residents.

If you notice anyone on the woodland that appears to be involved in suspicious activity, please

Notify Fairfax County Police by calling:

non-emergency number 703-961-2131

Fairfax County Police have written permission from the SKS board to come onto our community property to investigate suspicious activity and arrest, if necessary.

LEASH AND SCOOP

Our community has a significant pet population and we need to ensure that all pet owners are aware of the Fairfax County leash laws and the SKS community rules.  All animals must be on leash while on SKS property which includes the woodland trail.    Also, make sure you curb your pet and always pick up waste and dispose of properly once you are back home.