November 11, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes

River Hill Board of Directors

Meeting Minutes

November 11, 2025

 

Opening (Agenda Item 2):

Mr. Bruening called the meeting to order at 7:05 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 Claire Scott. Renee DuBois (Village Manager) and Eric Greenberg (CA Representative) were present. The following guests attended the meeting: Adam White (resident), from CA Open Space, Anish Manrai, and from Erickson Senior Living, Todd Confer, Priya Prasad, Brandon Rowe, Jason Erb, James Rollyson, Bill Erskine, and Roger Caplan.

Approval of the Agenda (Agenda Item 3):

Mr. Greenberg made a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Imran seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Ms. Scott 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 October 14, 2025, minutes. Mr. Daye seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Ms. Scott abstained from voting.

 

Anish Manrai-CA Liaison Report (Agenda Item 4C)

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

 

Erickson Senior Living (Agenda Item 4D)

Representatives from Whiting Turner explained the sewer capacity improvement along the pathways throughout the Village. A pip bursting method will be used to avoid disruption to the environment and a reduction in the number of trees potentially removed. A spokesperson for Erickson has agreed to a 2 for 1 tree replacement policy throughout the Village.

 

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.

 

Columbia Council Representative (Agenda Item 6B)

Discussions about the Annual Rate Charge and Cap are scheduled for the Board meeting in December 2025.

 

Board Chairperson (Agenda Item 6C)

Mr. Bruening is following AFPO, NT Zoning, and ADUs.

 

Board Liaison Executive (Agenda Item 6D)

None.    

 

Old Business (Agenda Item 7)

Howard County Funding Priorities (Agenda Item 7A)

Mr. Greenberg made a motion to amend the proposed letter by adding text stressing the importance of ample sidewalks along Route 108 with the development of senior housing by Erickson Living. Mr. Bruening seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Ms. Scott recommended approval.

 

New Business (Agenda item 8)

CA Funding priorities (Agenda Item 8A)

Mr. Bruening made a motion to amend the proposed letter to request reinstatement of the facility credit reduction of 25% and the event credit reduction of 50% taken during COVID. Ms. Krausz seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Ms. Scott recommended approval.

 

Board Speak Out (Agenda item 9)

Ms. Krausz spoke about the Sierra Club meeting on November 12^th.

 

Adjournment (Agenda Item 10)

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