January 13, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes

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.