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Our
Security
Many of you saw the
editorial in the Free Lance Star about security in gated
communities. I also hope you saw Chief Nevilles response.
Statistically, we live in a VERY secure community. I chose not
to reply to the Free Lance Starr when I saw the professional
response developed by the Chief. Thank you Chief Neville. Also,
I might add that sometimes it seems like there may be more crime
in Aquia than there is because our security force is involved
with catching the criminals. Recently there was an article in
the paper about some identity theft. What the paper did not say
was that Aquias police force was instrumental in solving this
case. Thanks again to our total security force.
The debate about
the second gate is beginning to run full course now and that is
a health thing. I ask all of our residents to follow some basic
principals of civility as we address this issue. We will not all
agree. The Board is dedicated to doing what is best for Aquia in
the long run. If I could give you a clear and accurate picture
of Aquia and
Stafford
County in 20 years, I would be able
to completely answer this question. (I would also be able to fix
al my personal investment decisions.) Alas, I cannot see the
future. At this time I see more negatives than positives
associated with a second gate. A gate at Harpoon and Farragut
seems unlikely. Some residents believe that a second gate off of
Harpoon somewhere near the power lines would make sense. We do
have about 11 acres of land at the top of that hill that could
be very useful to Aquia. A school or a YMCA at that location
could be a great asset for the community. One interesting
off-shoot of the debate is the realization that many resident
are unaware of the emergency gate in section three and how to
get back to the highway from there. We need to do a much better
job of getting this information out to the community.
The Board and the
Finance Committee have completed work on the next years budget.
We will see a very minor (less than the cost of living increase)
increase. This increase is very reasonable and is needed to take
care of the staff that supports us. Next year we will see
significant improvements to the Club House and the
Harbour
Inn Community Center.
In addition, we are finally going to upgrade the tennis courts
and fence at the tennis courts. This is an eyesore that has
needed repair for some time.
My e-mail
address is
Robert_Hunt@msn.com
or
bhunt@calibresys.com.
Let me know about the issues that concern you.
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