River Hill Board of Directors

Meeting Minutes

March 10, 2026

Opening (Agenda Item 2):

Mr. Bruening called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom. The following Board members attended: Kevin Bruening, Kevin Daye, Moe Imran, Lisa Krausz and Balbir Lakhanpal. Ex-officio student member in attendance was Ian Yoon. Renee DuBois (Village Manager) and Eric Greenberg (CA Representative) were present. The following guests attended the meeting: from CA-Sam Quick and Vikki Garcia Office of the Howard County Executive’s Office.

Approval of the Agenda (Agenda Item 3):

Ms. Krausz made a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Bruening seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Mr. Yoon recommended approval.

Administrative Items (Agenda Item 4)

Announcement of Executive Session Held/To Be Held (Agenda Item 4A)

A closed meeting of the Board of Directors was held on March 8, 2026, subject to Title 11B-111(4)(i) A discussion of matters pertaining to employees and personnel. The vote was 5-0 in favor.

Approval of Minutes (Agenda Item 4B)

Mr. Lakhanpal made a motion to approve February 10, 2026, minutes. Mr. Bruening seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Mr. Yoon recommended approval of the motion.

CA Liaison Report (Agenda Item 4C)

 Mr. Quick presented the CA President’s Report and answered questions.

Appointment of Tom Mateya to the RAC (Agenda Item 4D)

 Mr. Bruening made a motion to appoint Tom Mateya to the Resident Architecture Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2026. Mr. Daye seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Mr. Yoon recommended approval.

Resident Speak Out (Agenda Item 5)

None.

Reports (Agenda Item 6)

Village Manger (Agenda Item 6A)

Ms. DuBois reported that Erickson Senior Living will have its ground breaking ceremony on March 17th.

Columbia Council Representative (Agenda Item 6B)

The Columbia Association Board of Directors approved the FY27 Operating and Capital Budgets in February.

Board Chairperson (Agenda Item 6C)

Mr. Bruening discussed the need for training of the Board and Resident Architecture Committee members in FY27.

Board Liaison Executive (Agenda Item 6D)

None.    

Old Business (Agenda Item 7)

None.

New Business (Agenda Item 8)

CA Financial Reports FY26 Q3 (Agenda Item 7A)

Mr. Bruening made a motion to approve the FY26 Q3 Columbia Association Financial Reports. M. Krausz seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Mr. Yoon recommended approval.

FY26 Excess Cash Reserves Calculations (Agenda item 7B)

Mr. Bruening made a motion to approve $45,000 in operational (personnel costs), building maintenance and capital spending prior to April 30, 2026. Mr. Lakhanpal seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Mr. Yoon recommended approval of the motion.

FY27 Budget Items (Agenda Item 8C)

Board members requested money for training and review of the architecture guidelines, $10-12,000.

Board Speak Out (Agenda item 9)

Mr. Bruening thanked the Board for its continued support of Village operations.

Adjournment (Agenda Item 10)

Mr. Bruening adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.

River Hill Board of Directors

Meeting Minutes

January 13, 2026

Opening (Agenda Item 2):

Mr. Bruening called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom. The following Board members attended: Kevin Bruening, Kevin Daye, Lisa Krausz and Balbir Lakhanpal. Ex-officio student member in attendance was Ian Yoon. Renee DuBois (Village Manager) and Eric Greenberg (CA Representative) were present. The following guests attended the meeting: from CA, Sam Quick, and Allan Waschak.

Approval of the Agenda (Agenda Item 3):

Mr. Bruening made a motion to approve the agenda amended for the removal of the New Town Zoning Letter. Mr. Daye seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Mr. Yoon recommended approval.

Administrative Items (Agenda Item 4)

Announcement of Executive Session Held/To Be Held (Agenda Item 4A)

None.

Approval of Minutes (Agenda Item 4B)

Mr. Bruening made a motion to approve December 9, 2025, minutes. Mr. Daye seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Mr. Yoon recommended approval of the motion.

CA Liaison Report (Agenda Item 4C)

 Mr. Quick presented the CA President’s Report and answered questions.

Resident Speak Out (Agenda Item 5)

None.

Reports (Agenda Item 6)

Village Manger (Agenda Item 6A)

Ms. DuBois reported that work was ongoing on the CA Allocation Formula Committee, and an after-school program in Claret Hall is not permitted under Howard County zoning.

Columbia Council Representative (Agenda Item 6B)

The Columbia Association Board of Directors approved maintaining the current Annual Rate Charge and cap.  

Board Chairperson (Agenda Item 6C)

Mr. Bruening is following AFPO.

Board Liaison Executive (Agenda Item 6D)

None.    

Old Business (Agenda Item 7)

Adequate Facilities Public Ordinance Letter (Agenda Item 7A)

Mr. Bruening is drafting a letter from the Board.

Village Annual Grant Allocation (Agenda item 7B)

Mr. Bruening made a motion at endorse Option 2 (Higher Mission, Lower Facility Credit). Mr. Lakhanpal seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Mr. Yoon recommended approval of the motion.

New Business (Agenda item 8)

Q2 FY26 CA Financial Reports (Agenda Item 8A)

Mr. Bruening made a motion to approve the Q2 FY26 CA Financial Reports. Ms. Krausz seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Mr. Yoon recommended approval of the motion.

Board Speak Out (Agenda item 9)

Mr. Bruening supported the 2026 Polar Bear Plunge. Ms. Krausz thanked Mr. Greenberg for his hard work and dedication as the CA Board member from River Hill.

Adjournment (Agenda Item 10)

Mr. Bruening adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m.