October 2025
Village News
Letter from the Board
Dear Huntington Village Unit Owners and Residents,
It is hard to believe that we are coming up on one year from the 2024 Annual Meeting. If we had to sum up the priorities of the board this year, it would be safety and responsible fiscal management of our community. These accomplishments were guided by your concerns voiced at the 2022-24 annual meetings and 2022-2025 board meetings, from the community survey, and during our extended and vigorous community dialogue during the capital assessment process in early 2024. The Board thanks your for your assistance and participiation in navigating the serious issues facing our community during the these past three years. This community should be proud of the significant inroads accomplished but more work still remains.
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CALENDAR OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
November 2022
Landscaping, Tree, Leaf and Snow Removal Providers hired directly by HV Board with expanded responsibilities
Recycling Bin and New waste management company hired directly by HV Board
All service contracts and governance documents posted to Google Drive for Unit Owner inspection: 24/7
Tree maintenance safety completed in time for winter storms
Chimney Inspections instituted to ensure safe operation
Resolution passed by Board to oppose donation of Huntington Village Common area. Forwarded to Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
Members of the board monitored Board of Supervisors meeting re: change of zoning for Greystar
January 2023
Pet waste stations installed
Solar Study group formed
First Newsletter Published
Schlage Locks installed at 133 Harvest HVUOA office
Chimney Inspections instituted
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March
New company hired to maintain pool
Huntington Village Board member joins community group to monitor safety concerns for Old Ivy Road and reports back to Board
Community Survey published and sent to unit owners
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April
Pool bathrooms renovated
May
Pool open for a full season for the first time in 3 years
Paint standards changed, decking material options expanded and communicated
Engineer reviews rock walls at points of concern. No imminent safety hazard
Additional dumpster installed in front of unit 209
Hired new bookkeeper and maintenance supervisor
New attorney hired-Miles S. Dumville, Esq.
June
New Management team announced to unit owners
Nominating Committee announced
July
Insurance Renewed
Cable Renewed for 2 years only until another provider is available
Gutter Inspection and Cleaning
HVUOA.com goes live. Website manages services and communication for unit owners and residents.
Reserve monies deposited into CDs at 4.8%
Smooth transition to new management
Opened new bank accounts
Cable czar appointed (Ren Angle).
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August
Unit Exterior Inspections follow up
Cable lines upgraded
Newsletter Published on website
September
Solar Panel study concluded. Expense, roof ownership, legal,and load considerations prevent solar panels to be installed at Huntington Village unless bylaws are amended.
Nominations for Board Elections solicited. Andrea Burton nominated
Pool Season extended by two weeks
Reserve Study Commenced
Organized office for more efficient usage
October
Renewal of Landscape Supervisor
Renewal of Arborist Contract
Renewal of Snow Removal Contract
Renewal of Security Contract
Hired New Pest Control Company
Created Board Pipeline for 2024-25 Board Elections
Third Newsletter Published
Creation of Annual Budget Draft
Reserve Study Received outlining Capital Assessment Requirements
December
Gutter Inspection and Cleaning Accomplished
Special Meeting: Reserve Study Capital Assessment Presentation and Community Dialogue
Chimney Inspections Conducted
Search for Management Company Commenced
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2024
January
Special Meeting-Reserve Study Capital Assessment Community Dialogue
Search for Management Company Continues
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February
Capital Assessment instituted
New Management Company hired--MRI
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March
Onboarding of MRI
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April
Introduction of MRI to the community
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May/June
Newsletter published
Transition to Vantaca payment portal by MRI​
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September/October
Replacement of 50 roofs. See FAQS for schedule
Release of MRI management from HVUOA management duties.​
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2025
January
Search for Management Company
​Ongoing Landscape Design Planning
Successful transition of financial and maintenance functions back to Board oversight.
February
Directional and Address signs replacement
Lawn Treatment by Virginia Green began and continued throughout the year.
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March
Roof and gutter, gutter guard and downspout replacements began
​Evaluation of Chimney Issues
Review of property by Arborist
Foundation work completed
Porch camera policy approved
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April
Installed key card access system to pool
Roof and gutter, gutter guard and downspout replacementshalted
Large tables in pool area replaced
Power washing of units on east side of complex
Fence repaired by 225
Reported of carpenter bee cases in siding treated by HVUOA
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May/June
Pool Opened​
Clubhouse front door replaced and shades purchased and installed.
HOA manager hired by HVUOA Board.
Conflict of Interest Amendment Proposed to Unit Owners
July
Roof and gutter, gutter guard and downspout replacements resumed
Drainage Study and estimates obtained.
Comcast contract terminated and transitioned to resident control.
Mercer/Trigiani hired as Huntington Village counsel.
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August
Dumpster cameras installed.​
Increased Focus on Compliance started by HOA manager
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September/October
Roof and gutter, gutter guard and downspout replacements.
Large Arborist projected completed (5 days)
Chimney Cap project review
Sewage Drainage Clean out to be scheduled
Board nominees forwarded for board approval.
Pool season extended to September 29th closing.
Replacement of additional 53 roofs completed for a total of 103 roofs.
We look forward to seeing you on October 22nd, 6 pm, at our next annual meeting. We thank you for the privilege of serving you this year.
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Mignon Tucker, President
James Kennedy, Vice-President
Charles Crenshaw, Treasurer
Chris Bridge, Secretary
Jimmy French
Kathleen Marshall
Solar Panels at the Village
After many months of study of the declaration, bylaws and Virginia Law, the board voted to not allow the installation of solar panels at Huntington Village. This discussion arose after one unit owner submitted an ARC for consideration by the Board. A board member then submitted a draft policy and agreement between unit owners and the HVUOA to define the responsibilities by the parties in order to establish solar panels as an option for unit owners. Below is a summary of the factors and considerations to not allow the installation of solar panels.
A. Under the current HV declarations and bylaws, the considerations involved:
1. Violation of current Virginia Law. Virginia law prohibits use of common elements to be used exclusively by the unit owner. Since the panels would be attached to the top of the roof which is deemed a "common element" pursuant to Article III regarding roof boundaries, allowance of solar panel installation would violate the Virginia Code.
2. Quality of current roofing. The age and the integrity of the roofs are also a consideration. Many roofs are at the end of their useful lives. Adding more weight at this juncture would compromise the integrity of the current roofing materials and thereby accelerate roof failures and replacements.
B. Transfer of Roof Ownership. Discussion also centered on amending the current bylaw Article III to transfer roof ownership to unit owners. The vote would require a supermajority of residents in support of solar panels. The considerations involved:
1. Construction of the roofs. A lot of roofs are one long running roof which is effectively shared by unit owners. Those unit owners who do not wish to have solar panels would not want to assume those maintenance costs. Also it would be a monumental task on how to adjust HOA dues for those with and without solar panels.
2. Existing mortgages. Changing the boundaries of ownership would require changes to the deeds of trust which could trigger defaults (a lot of mortgage instruments contain such provisions) and the mortgagors could require refinancing. Refinancing is not a welcome prospect in this age of rising mortgage rates.
3. Insurance increases. The shift of ownership would require an increase to unit owner insurance rates.
C. Redefinition of limited common areas. We also looked at amending the bylaws to declare the roofs "limited common areas" for the exclusive use of unit owners. Per Virginia Law, expenses to maintain limited common elements are shifted to the unit owners. When this option was considered, the issues were essentially the same as option A outlined above.
Parking at Huntington Village
A few years ago we experienced a problem with stolen, illegal vehicles being parked and stored in our neighborhood. Therefore, for the safety of our community and to avoid this happening again, our security company monitors the vehicles that are parked here. Our rules require all vehicles to have current registration regardless of the state. Vehicles that are not registered and suspicious, are tagged and given 72 hours before being towed. If you or one of your residents receive a tag, please email us at hvuoa133@gmail.com so that we can avoid towing and arrange a deadline for updating the registration etc. and avoid towing.
Renter's Information on Website
We are grateful and happy to have the great renters that we welcome to live in Huntington Village. We would like to remind those neighbors to visit our website and review our regulations for our friendly community. Our website is HVUOA.com and go to the residents' guide tab. Thank you!
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