Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation board approves preschool rates, dog‑park lease extension and home‑based daycare; schedules special meeting to fill vacancy

The Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association board met in a hybrid session on Nov. 12, 2025, and unanimously approved several routine and operational items, including preschool tuition rates for 2026–27, a one‑year renewal of the dog‑park lease with Prince William County Parks Department and the conditional approval of a home‑based daycare at 2931 Cambridge Drive.

Vice President Janet Foote, who moved the motion to approve the Sept. 9 and Oct. 14 meeting minutes, said she was pleased with the "continuous improvement of the Lake Ridge Magazine" and that she intends to write articles for it. John Maher seconded the motion to adopt the minutes, and the board passed Resolution 2025/11-1 unanimously.

Treasurer Aron Sanchez moved to approve the board's director reports; John Maher seconded and the motion passed unanimously as Resolution 2025/11-2. Sanchez reported that the Finance Committee, which recently reviewed investments with Ted Hart, provided an update on the Association’s financial status.

On operations, COO/GM Nick Elgas highlighted staff changes and upcoming initiatives: the retirement of maintenance crew member Andres Kelley after more than 20 years of service, a new website planned for mid‑December, completed open enrollment for employee benefits and a benefits program launching Dec. 1, and an award from the Community Association Institute recognizing the Association’s participation in a September case study.

Under new business, the board unanimously approved a request to operate a home‑based daycare for one to two clients per day at 2931 Cambridge Drive, Monday–Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., subject to compliance with local ordinances and required insurance (Resolution 2025/11-3). The motion was made by Vice President Janet Foote and seconded by Director Rashawnda Daniels‑Atkinson.

The board also approved Lake Ridge Creative Preschool tuition rates for the 2026–2027 school year as proposed, with tiered member and non‑member monthly rates and a one‑time enrollment fee (Resolution 2025/11-4). Daniels‑Atkinson moved the preschool rate motion and Foote seconded.

John Maher moved and Robert Malinowski seconded a resolution to renew the one‑year lease with the Prince William County Parks Department for continued operation of the dog park, extending the lease through the end of 2026; the board approved the renewal unanimously (Resolution 2025/11-5).

President Ron Yoho reviewed a proposed framework to update the Association’s governing documents and asked legal counsel Aimee Kessler to provide an opinion on the practicality and process for any amendments. The board voted to appoint a person to fill the vacant board position at a special meeting to be held immediately after the Feb. 10, 2026 Annual Meeting, limiting the pool of nominees to applicants and requiring homeowner notice (Resolution 2025/11-6). The motion was moved by Director Rashawnda Daniels‑Atkinson and seconded by John Maher.

During committee updates, the Nominating Committee reported 10 applicants for the board; the Trails Committee said a proposal for the Hooes Run property will be released next month and that Prince William Water reopened areas around the Spinnaker Pump Station. No executive session was convened. A homeowner from 11597 Overleigh Drive offered a comment during open forum. Vice President Foote moved to adjourn at 8:22 p.m.; Aron Sanchez seconded and President Yoho adjourned the meeting.

Votes at a glance • Resolution 2025/11-1 — Approve Sept. 9 and Oct. 14 meeting minutes. Mover: Janet Foote; Second: John Maher. Outcome: approved unanimously (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain). • Resolution 2025/11-2 — Approve director reports. Mover: Aron Sanchez; Second: John Maher. Outcome: approved unanimously (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain). • Resolution 2025/11-3 — Approve home‑based daycare at 2931 Cambridge Drive with ordinance and insurance conditions. Mover: Janet Foote; Second: Rashawnda Daniels‑Atkinson. Outcome: approved unanimously (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain). • Resolution 2025/11-4 — Adopt Lake Ridge Creative Preschool rates for 2026–2027 (member/non‑member tiers and one‑time enrollment fee). Mover: Rashawnda Daniels‑Atkinson; Second: Janet Foote. Outcome: approved unanimously (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain). • Resolution 2025/11-5 — Renew one‑year dog‑park lease with Prince William County Parks Department through end of 2026. Mover: John Maher; Second: Robert Malinowski. Outcome: approved unanimously (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain). • Resolution 2025/11-6 — Appoint a person to fill the vacant Board seat at a special meeting after the Feb. 10, 2026 Annual Meeting; limit nominees to applicants and notify homeowners. Mover: Rashawnda Daniels‑Atkinson; Second: John Maher. Outcome: approved unanimously (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain).

Next steps and context: legal counsel will review the feasibility and process to update governing documents. The board plans a special meeting to fill the vacant seat immediately after the Feb. 10, 2026 Annual Meeting; homeowners and applicants will be notified. The association’s new website is expected in mid‑December and the new employee benefits program will begin Dec. 1.