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MONTPELIER TODAY 1 May-June 2013
The Newsletter Of The
Montpelier Community Association
Montpelier TodayMay-June 2013
2013
POOL
GUIDE
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PAGES
17-19
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Community Association, Inc.
SELLING YOUR HOME?
If you have sold your home
or are a new owner, please
drop us a note listing the lot
number and the name of the
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sent to the above address or
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For Inquiries:Mary Hughes, [email protected] or 888-622-4630 x103
Bob Derrick, PresidentChair, Executive Committee
Jack Keating, Vice PresidentMember, Executive Committee
Lillian Fazio, TreasurerChair, Finance Committee
Chair, Tennis Committee
Patricia Douville, SecretaryMember, Executive Committee
Chair, Social Committee
Chair, Nominating Committee
Paul Buehler, TrusteeChair, Facilities Committee
Brad Gimbert, Trustee301 [email protected]
Tim Jacobs, Trustee916 [email protected]
Richard Mason, TrusteeChair, Security Committee301 [email protected]
Jean Sorrentino, Trustee301 [email protected]
CommitteesArchitectural Control & C omplianceMichael Boddie, Chair301 [email protected]
Communications Tony Fleming, Chair202 [email protected]
Elections & Swim Team Lynne Collman, Chair301 776-3098
Pool Mary Derrick, Chair301 [email protected]
Welcoming Rilla Potter, Chair301 [email protected]
Assistant to the BoardMary Hughes888-622-4630 [email protected]
MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYTHE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
May/June 20132013 Board of Trustees
Braggin Writes 5
February 2013 Board Meeting Minutes 6
February 2013 ACCC Meeting Minutes 7
March 2013 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 8
Financial Report 10
Security Committee Report 13
ACCC Approval Form 26
Helping Hands 28
Advertising 29
Social Committee Report 16
Pool Guide 17
Presidents Letter 4
March 2013 ACCC Meeting Minutes 9
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MONTPELIER TODAY 4 May-June 2013
FROM THE PRESIDENT
UPCOMING MCA MEETINGSFORALL MONTPELIERHOMEOWNERSBOARDOF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
Mark your calendar for Tuesday May 14 and Tuesday, June 11 for the monthly board meengs at
Deerfield Community Center, preschool room. All meengs begin at 7 PM. Montpelier homeowners are
encouraged to aend.
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ACCC)
Meengs are the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Deerfield Community Center, preschool room.
The next meengs will be Thursday, May 2 and Thursday, June 6.
Dear Neighbors,
Since being seated in October, your 2013 Board has
been busy with ACCC issues and geng ready for an
other great summer. We welcome Brad Gimbert to
the team; thank you for stepping up to the plate. As a
legacy family he brings deep seeded feelings and great
ideas for our wonderful community.
The most obvious project for this year is the pool park
ing lot. Due to the careful maintenance of the parking
lot by previous Boards, we got 5 more years out of the
asphalt, since it had an esmated wear out date of
2008. Thank you to those that filled cracks and kept it
sealed. But now we must commit to the project of
grinding off the top layer and applying 2 inches of new
asphalt. We will get our three planters refurbished,
individual parking stops for each space, speed bumpsand handicapped as well as regular parking space
striping.
To keep the price as low as possible on that project,
we are using the ground up parking lot to start the
foundaon of our walking trail around the common
grounds. Our trail is to be an alternave to playing in
the parking lot. We have envisioned that some day we
could have a sidewalk of concrete and asphalt that
forms a loop all round our nice common grounds. We
have extended the concrete sidewalk in front of the
pool and we are connecng it to the gravel walkway to
make our loop around the tennis courts.
The pump house is geng some much needed repairs
to the brick mortar that has been washed out over the
years. The repoinng of the brick stabilizes the exte
rior wall that has been protected by future water dam
age by last year's addion of a sloped roof. We also
replaced a secon of cracked pool deck that had sunk
and put in new steps to the lifeguard office.
One of the most excing projects is the eliminaon of
the standing water in the bathrooms, that kept us
from providing as clean a bathhouse as we would have
liked. By ling the bathroom floors, the water will
flow to the drains, providing easier maintenance.
One of the nicest new addions to our community is
the revival of the MCA Welcoming Commiee by Rilla
Poer. Rilla and a few friendly volunteers have visited
many new neighbors to welcome them to Montpelier
with a tasty treat and some informaon about the
community, Laurel and Prince George's County.
Thank you to Tricia and John Douville and their volun
teers who put on a wonderful community Easter EggHunt. The weather cooperated and between the
countless colorful eggs, games, sack races and a spe
cial visit from the Easter Bunny himself, everyone took
home chocolate and memories that will last a lifeme.
The lile ones love to hug the Easter Bunny.
The pool has been drained, inspected and refilled and
we are just about ready for another super summer
around the common grounds. We look forward to a
summer filled with Wednesday Night Pizza, swimming
lessons, water aerobics, swim team compeons and
sand volleyball. Tricia plans to revive 'Flick n Float'
movies around the pool. Come on down the first
weekend for our Memorial Day Pot Luck where your
Associaon provides the hot dogs and drinks and we
share everyone's favorite side dish, Monday, May
27th. See you there!
Bob Derrick
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We would like to report our daughter Julia O'Neil
(former Montpelier lifeguard) is gradang from the US
Army Military Police Officer Basic Course at Fort Le
nardwood, MO on 10 April. She did a record physical
fitness score of 334 out of 300, top 2% of her class in
fitness. Top 25% overall in the class for academics,
leadership and fitness.
Tim and Jeannene O'Neil
Starling Lane
Grace Bonner, granddaughter of
original Montpelier residents,
Marty and Ginny Novak will grad
uate in Mayone year earlyfrom University of Mary
land with a BS in Biological Sciences. Grace is the
daughter of Andy and Marla Novak Bonner who grew
up in Montpelier and now live in Columbia, Md. Grace
has been inducted as a Phi Beta Kappa scholar, and willaend the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary
Medicine aer graduaon from Maryland. She is also a
member of Phi Kappa Phi, Primannum Honors Society,
and the Dean's List.
Ginny Novak
Churchfield Lane
Robert and Debbie Phillips welcomed their second
grandchild, Wilbur Guthrie Becker, on October 12th.
Mom Sara Becker is a Drama, Shakespeare & Voice
professor at the University of Houston. Dad Lee is a
playwright and actor. Sara will be voice coaching
Shakespeare producons at American Players Theatre
in Spring Green, Wi. this summer. Lee will be acng at
American Folklore Theatre, Door County, Wi. this sum
mer.
Debbie Phillips
Ethan Ct.
Ben Skopic, 14 year old grandson of Henry & Martha
Borger, swam in the 2013 Maryland State Swimming
Championships March 710, 2013. Ben placed 1st in
the 200 IM with 1:58.97, 1st in the 200 Breaststroke
with 2:12.20, 2nd in the 400 IM, 2nd in the 100 Breast
stroke, 3rd in the 1650 Free, 5th in the 50 Free, 5th in
the 200 Free, and 6th in the 100 Free. Also, Ben's 400
Medley Relay team placed 2nd with 3:48.72; and his400 Free Relay team was 2nd with 3:26.32. Ben also
won the Louis Lowenthal Memorial Award. Awesome
swimming Ben! Bens mother is Chris Borger, who
grew up in Montpelier.
Kathy Garnes, proud aunt
Radnor Lane
FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS
2013 ASSESSMENTS ARE PAST DUE
The 2013 Assessment was due March 1 and if you havent paid yet, it must now include a $50 administrave fee
and $5.70 interest ($340.70). Failure to pay the yearly assessment will result in suspension of member privileges
such as use of the pool and common grounds and legal acon.
Need another Affidavit/Pool User Form download a copy at www.montpelieronline.org or call 888 622-4630 x
103 and leave your address and another will be sent to you.
ALSO FROM YOUR NEIGHBORSOur Savior Lutheran Church is gearing up for Vacaon Bible School season with Kingdom Rock: Where kids stand
strong for God! So grab your armor and suit up to join us July 22nd26th from 9am to noon for some fun, fellow
ship, and to build a strong foundaon in God! For kids age 4 through the compleon of 6th grade. Registraon
forms will be available starng May 12 at OSLC, 13611 LaurelBowie Rd., Laurel, MD 20708. Quesons may be
sent to Cae Monko at [email protected].
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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
February 12, 2013
Trustees in Aendance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, Pa-
tricia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Tim Jacobs,
Jack Keang, Richard Mason, and Jean Sorrenno.
Trustees Absent with Cause: None.Community Members Present: Brian and Carolyn Den-
nis, Mary Derrick, John and Daryl Doane, Tony Fleming,
Gabbriel Frigm and Pedro Medina, Susan Habig, Ma
Derrick, and Mary Hughes.
Guests Present: J. Berenbla
President B. Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:05
PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville
The minutes of the January 2012 board meeng were
reviewed. Trustee Douville made a moon to accept the
minutes. Trustee Mason seconded the moon and itpassed unanimously.
Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio
Trustee Fazio distributed the monthly statements.
$48,000 has been received and deposited of the 2013
assessment.
$695 has been donated for the Officer Morris Fund.
Trustee Fazio reviewed the delinquent accounts and
$26,531 has been collected with the aorneys help
since 2008.
The Communicaons Chairperson, Tony Fleming,
found an excellent rate for hosng the website which
will save $193. The accountant should have the annual audit
(compilaon) ready soon and he has everything to
prepare the taxes.
ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson
An appeal by neighbors regarding approval of a 6 foot
fence was discussed at the February meeng. The ACCC
found that the homeowners were in compliance and the
maer was closed. The neighbors stated they will ap-
peal to the board.
Facilies Commiee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson
A third bid is needed for the repoinng of the brickson the pump house.
Umbrella parts are in.
Tentave bids for the parking lot repaving are
$114,000, and $70,000. A third bid is needed and
Trustee Buehler asked if the planters will be replaced
and if this should be part of the scope of work. Trus-
tee Keang said that a different contractor will be
needed for the planters. The scope of work includes
milling, 4 deep pavement, the path to Briardale near
the tennis and basketball courts, rubber parking stops,
speed bumps, restriping and handicap parking signs.
Trustee Derrick is invesgang the durability of the
new playground equipment being considered by theboard.
Trustee Buehler has two individuals interested in the
contract for trash can pick up.
Trustee Buehler would like to renew the current land-
scaping contract as the former Facilies Chairperson
was happy with their work. Trustee Buehler made a
moon to accept the bid of Ma and Adams for the
landscaping contract for 2013 ($7000). Trustee Dou-
ville seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.
Trustee Buehler also wants to replace the bathroom
flooring at the pool and install security cameras this
year.Pool Commiee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson
Ms. Derrick reported on four bids for pool management.
The companies are: American, Connental, Lighthouse
and Benchmark. The bids ranged from $58,400-$80,232.
Trustee Sorrenno suggested if Lighthouse has been
sasfactory in the past and we can work with them, it
would be best to stay with them. The pool task force
also agreed. Trustee Keang made a moon to select
Lighthouse for the management contract, with a clause
that the pool task force parcipate in choosing the man-
ager and assistant manager. Trustee Sorrenno second-
ed the moon and it passed unanimously.
Social Commiee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson
The Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, March 23.
Trustee Douville is also planning a Yard Sale, Memorial
Day picnic, 4th
of July picnic, water aerobics, and Labor
Day potluck. A neighbor wants to start an Annual 5K
Race around the end of August and she would like to
have the Santa visits again and possibly have a Fall
Fesval with a costume parade.
Security Commiee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
Trustee Mason distributed his report. He heard of a
report of suspicious acvity on Shadetree but was not
able to get any confirmed informaon.
The problem with kids climbing the fence near Starling
Lane is going to be discussed with apartment manage-
ment.
Montpelier Drive is to be reclassified as a residenal
street which would make installaon of traffic calming
devices possible.
The COPS unit would like Trustee Mason to organize
an adult ID program in the neighborhood.(Continued on page 7)
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There have been reports of people walking throughthe neighborhood with a child and asking for money
because their home was foreclosed and they are being
evicted from the motel that they moved into. This is a
scam and you should nofy the police if you are ap-
proached.
Tennis Commiee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson
Trustee Fazio has le messages with Mark, from the Ten-
nis Court resurfacing company, to schedule our crack
repairs (to be done as warranty work) this spring. She
will connue contacng him to get a date.
Welcoming Commiee: Rilla Poer, Chairperson
No report.
Communicaons Commiee: Tony Fleming, Chairper
son
Mr. Fleming held his report unl next month.
OLD BUSINESS
The sponsored swim team program needs to be ex-
plained in wring by the Swim Team leadership. The
swim team treasurer will take care of the payment to the
MCA for last years sponsored swimmers.
NEW BUSINESS
Homeowners of 8945 Oxwell Lane and 12504 Raven Wayappealed the ACCCs decision not to rescind the Novem-
ber 3, 2011 approval for installaon of a 6 foot fence at
12502 Raven Way. They contended that (1) the cove-
nants do not allow any fences to be constructed across
an easement; (2) the approval expired in May 2012 be-
cause the covenants state that construcon must begin
within 6 months and be substanally complete in 12
months; (3) one of the homeowners concerns and state-
ment explaining her inability to sign the approval form
were ignored by the ACCC; and (4) the fence which was
installed is radically different than what was proposedand does not contour to the ground. The homeowners
of 12502 Raven Way produced permits which they be-
lieve show that (1) they received permission to build the
fence across the area designated as an easement on
their plat (WSSC stated their records show no easement
and Prince Georges County issued a building permit); (2)
they started the project within 6 months by contribung
funds to help remove bamboo in the fence line and it
was substanally completed within a year and a few
days; and (3) the fence is exactly the same as what they
proposed and the county permit inspector dictated that
the fence not conform to the ground to allow for drain-
age. The board asked the appellants what they thinkshould happen with the fence. The appellants at 8945
Oxwell Lane would like to have the fence moved further
back on their side and cut to 4 feet high and they were
considering giving the homeowners $1,000 toward the
cost of making this change. Since there were so many
offers and counter offers the Board requested a leer
with what specifically was being requested and offered.
Trustee Derrick explained that the meeng room was
closing and the acon on the appeal would require me
to study so a vote on the maer would have to wait unl
the March Board meeng. He instructed each of the
Trustees, now that they have heard the discussion, toreview the documents this month, visit the fence and be
prepared to uphold, amend, or overturn the decision of
the ACCC at the next meeng.
The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, March
12, 2013 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreaon Center, pre-
school room. The moon was made and seconded to
adjourn at 9:02pm. The moon passed unanimously.
(Continued from page 6)
ACCC Meeng of February 7, 2013
Commiee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian
Dennis, Jack Keang, and Pauline Pe.
Commiee Members Absent with Cause: Ron Lenart.
Community Members Present: Carolyn Dennis, Bob
and Mahew Derrick, John and Daryl Doane, GabbrielFrigm, Susan Habig, Pedro Medina and Mary Hughes.
The meeng was called to order at 7:03 PM by M. Bod-
die. The minutes of the January meeng, transcribed by
M. Hughes, were reviewed. B. Dennis made a moon to
accept the minutes as amended. P. Pe seconded the
moon and it passed unanimously.
Old Business:
12203 Briany Lane Hearing noce and proposed
sancons sent 1/12/13. B. Dennis and B. Derrick
visited the homeowner, who intends to fix the hole.
9207 Ethan Court Hearing noce and proposed sanc-
ons sent 1/12/13. Owner cut the grass and downed
tree and contacted ACCC. B. Derrick suggested more
work needs to be done. M. Boddie will visit.
9204 Ethan Court Property management resolved allissues promptly. Complainant nofied.
12201 Cedarbrook Lane Large green bag filled with
debris is gone. Maer closed.
8718 Granite Lane Trailer sll in grass and fines accru-
ing. B. Dennis will visit.
12502 Raven Way In response to the ACCC leer
(1/12/13), homeowners provided all permits and in-
(Continued on page 8)
ACCC REPORT
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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2013
Trustees in Aendance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, Patri-
cia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Tim Jacobs, Jack
Keang, Richard Mason, and Jean Sorrenno.
Trustees Absent with Cause: None.
Community Members Present: Michael Boddie, LasloBoesze, Mary and Mahew Derrick, John and Daryl Doane,
Rich Fazio, Tony Fleming, Gabbriel Frigm and Pedro Medi-
na, Susan Habig, Rilla Poer and Mary Hughes.
President B. Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:05
PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville
The minutes of the February 2013 board meeng were
reviewed. Trustee Douville made a moon to accept the
amended minutes. Trustee Keang seconded the moon
and it passed unanimously.
Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio
Trustee Fazio distributed the monthly statements.
One Gypsy Moth CD is maturing soon. A community
member recommended that the fund be maintained for
similar uses in the future, even if it is not specifically for
gypsy moth infestaon.
$2,275 has been donated for the Morris Fund. Assess-
ments are coming in and three delinquent assessments
were recently collected.
A long term delinquents house is going to aucon on
March 19.
ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson
April 1 trailers, boats may be brought out of storage.
Pool Commiee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson
No report.
Social Commiee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson
The Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, March 23.
Geng a projector for Flick and Floats was discussed.
Trustee Gimbert offered to help with this.
A 5k race is being planned for August. It would be nice
to ask the police to be involved. Trustee Mason will con-
tact them.
Security Commiee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
Trustee Mason discussed a phone scam asking for mon-
ey to get a family member out of jail.
Trustee Mason has signed up for a 12 week course withthe police department.
M. Fowler is sending Trustee Mason a leer about the
process for traffic calming on Montpelier Drive. Trustee
Mason will have to send a leer to the MNCPPC and
then get 60 percent of residents of Montpelier Drive to
approve the traffic calming devices proposed for Mont-
pelier Drive.
Cars were broken into on Eastbourne Lane and Golden
Pass. Police were not nofied, but Trustee Mason
asked residents to make a report so that the police are
informed of the acvity.
Tennis Commiee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson
Trustee Fazio reported that the crack repairs will be made
this spring.
Welcoming Commiee: Rilla Poer, Chairperson
Ms. Poer has six people interested in joining her com-
miee. Emily Mason, Peter Brown, Jean Sorrenno,
Trish Douville, Pauline Pe, and Gloria Hynes. Tony
Fleming also volunteered.
Ms. Poer also prefers to call the new owners to arrange
a convenient me to stop by.
Renters can also be included in the welcoming.
Facilies Commiee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson
Improvements suggested: Pool parking lot, concrete at
the pool lounge, new car stops, new speed bumps,
new sidewalk, new bike rack, repoint pump house, new
sidewalk next to the tennis courts, rebuild planters in the
parking lot, new ceramic le with drainage in the bath-
rooms, some new sod and grass seed.
Four companies were consulted and the parking lot
does not have to be milled. A two-four inch top coat is
recommended. The proposals were reviewed and the
Facilies Commiee recommended JLN to do the work.
(Continued on page 9)
specons regarding the installaon of their six-foot
fence. Aer discussion, B. Dennis made a moon to re-
quest new approval for the fence. J. Keang seconded
the moon, but B. Dennis withdrew the moon. M. Bod-
die reminded everyone that decisions of the ACCC can
be appealed to the Board, but the documents provided
addressed the ACCCs concerns. As neighbors indicated
they will appeal to the Board, J. Keang, a board mem-
ber, was asked to recuse himself from the Boards deci-
sion.
The next meeng of the ACCC will be Thursday, March 7,
2013 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Community Center. The
meeng adjourned at 8:40 pm.
(Continued from page 7)
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ACCC REPORT
Meeng Minutes of March 7, 2013
Commiee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian
Dennis, Jack Keang, Ron Lenart and Pauline Pe.
Commiee Members Absent with Cause: Community
Members Present: Bob and Mahew Derrick, JohnDoane and Mary Hughes.
The meeng was called to order at 7:04 PM by M. Bod
die. The minutes of the February meeng, transcribed by
M. Hughes, were reviewed. B. Dennis made a moon to
accept the minutes as amended. P. Pe seconded the
moon and it passed unanimously.(Continued on page 10)
Trustee Buehler made a moon to approve the project
using JLN, and not to exceed $120,000. Trustee Dou
ville seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.
Trustee Jacobs noted that the No Solicing sign was
knocked down. Trustee Keang has the sign and will
post it.
Communicaons Commiee: Tony Fleming, Chairperson
Mr. Fleming reported that the Montpelier Facebook
page has 129 likes and he asked the board to provide
content.
A new contract was negoated and is about half the
price that was being paid. He encouraged board mem
bers to contribute content and photos.
One of the moderators, Paul Katz, is in the hospital, but
sll moderang when possible.
Mr. Fleming distributed a copy of the monthly disclaim
er for the list serv and C. Fougnie, list serv owner,
agreed to post it. Trustee Mason made a moon to
request that the disclaimer be posted monthly on thelist serv. The moon was seconded and passed unani
mously. C. Fougnie is reviewing the memorandum of
understanding
OLD BUSINESS
The Board has studied the documents presented by
neighbors (Doane and Habig) and the owners (Medina/
Frigm) of 12502 Raven Way. The ACCC held that the own
ers of 12502 Raven Way are in compliance with the cove
nants with regard to the installaon of a six foot fence on
their property. Trustee Buehler made a moon to up
hold the decision of the ACCC. Trustee Douville seconded
the moon. Dr. D. Doane spoke for ten, uninterrupted
minutes, on their appeal: 1) relave to the governing
documents, the ACCCs decision to grant an excepon for
a six foot fence was an injusce to neighbors, Doane and
Habig; 2) 8745 Oxwell Lane is close to 12502 Raven Way
and the fence defines the view from 38% of their home;
3) they never saw the plat which outlines the fence so
that they could have applied for an excepon; 4) they did
not know of the ACCC meeng of November 2011 at
which they fence was discussed. Ms. Habig was also giv
en ten, uninterrupted minutes to speak. She read her
observaons of alteraons to the fence on February 23,
2013: 1) Mr. Medina lowered panels so that no part is
higher than six feet and the fence looks worse than it did
before; 2) Ms. Frigm trespassed on her property and dug
a trench to drain the water from their yard. Ms. Frigm
was given ten, uninterrupted minutes to speak. She said
that they provided informaon to the ACCC and the
Board and installed the exact fence as proposed. She
agreed that the fence does now look worse aer the2/23/13 alteraons, but the county received a complaint
that porons of the fence were over six feet from the
ground (due to space le for swales for drainage) so
they made the changes the next day. She said that she
did dig out the swale as it is supposed to drain water
across their properes and then into the woods, but did
not enter Ms. Habigs property. Trustee Derrick present
ed a meline of acon on the installaon of the six foot
fence, from October 2011 to February 2013. Board mem
bers asked several quesons. The Board voted to uphold
the decision of the ACCC. (Vong yes Trustees Buehler,
Douville, Gimbert, Mason, Sorrenno. Trustee Keangabstained as he is a member of the ACCC.)
Trustee Buehler has the rules for the sponsored swim
team program, but needs to write it out.
A new person is needed for emptying the trash cans. The
contract will be wrien and a path outlined. It takes
about an hour to complete.
The playground equipment is tabled for now with all the
other projects in the works.
The Shoupes should be thanked for their service in lock
ing and unlocking the gates and fences every day.
They will also be nofied about the repaving project.
NEW BUSINESS:Trustee Derrick received a noce of WSSC Storm Drain
Repairs for Oxwell Lane. The noce will be put on the
web site.
The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, April 9,
2013 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreaon Center, pre
school room. The moon was made and seconded to
adjourn at 9:02pm. The moon passed unanimously.
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Assessments are steadily coming in. We have received
$180,704 so far. The homeowners who have not paid
their assessments will receive a final leer that they will
be subject to ligaon if they dont comply.
To date the Morris Fund is up to $1,475.
Federal and State income taxes are complete. We did
not have to pay any income taxes. The Review has not
been finished.
The Gypsy Moth CD was redeemed for $34,119.96 and
placed in a savings account. The CD holding Reserve
Funds was redeemed for $30,461.33 and placed in the
Reserve Account.
Lillian Fazio, Treasurer
TREASURERS REPORT
OLD BUSINESS:
12502 Raven Way Dras of leers responding to neigh
bors complaints regarding a six foot fence were re
viewed. B. Dennis made a moon to send a leer, as
amended, to the complainant neighbors. J. Keang
seconded the moon and it passed unanimously. J.
Keang made a moon to send a leer, as amended,
to the homeowners of 12502 Raven Way. B. Dennis
seconded the moon and it passed unanimously. The
leers will be signed and emailed and mailed to the
homeowners so that they have a response by Mon
day, March 11th
.
12203 Briany Place A complaint was received regard
ing trash and a hole in the house. B. Dennis and B.
Derrick were told a month ago that the hole would be
fixed. A moon was made and seconded to fine the
homeowner $100 a month, starng April 1 if the hole
is not fixed. The moon passed unanimously. Anothermoon was passed to send a leer of complaint re all
the items and rubbish on the side of the house, in
cluding a ladder.
9207 Ethan Court R. Lenart and M. Boddie will visit the
property to check on the cleanup.
8718 Granite Lane Trailer is gone, but fine totals
$1,000. A statement of fine will be sent.
NEW BUSINESS:
12613 Ivystone Lane Homeowners gave noce of in
stallaon of new, white garage doors. Thank you.
12213 Shadetree Lane Approval granted for new garage
doors. Thank you.
12504 Raven Way A complaint received regarding over
grown shrub fence. There was discussion whether the
trees and shrubs are a fence. B. Dennis made a mo
on that the shrubs/trees are not a growing fence and
not a violaon. J. Keang seconded the moon. The
moon was tabled and members will view the proper
ty and discuss it at the next meeng.
Members discussed whether to include new wording on
the approval request form to include the covenant re
garding starng an approved project within six months. It
was decided to insert the language from the covenant.
Members discussed whether a leer or phone call should
be the first step in the process of covenant enforcement.
If visits are made, no one should go alone. The assistant
or member will try to call or email the member first to
resolve the issue.
A homeowner expressed interest in joining the com
miee. M. Boddie will call him to discuss joining the com
miee.
The next meeng of the ACCC will be Thursday, April 4,
2013 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Community Center. The
meeng adjourned at 8:20 pm.
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Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2013
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TO ALL TENNIS PLAYERS TENNIS COURTS ARE LOCKEDREQUEST A KEY
The keys to the new tennis lock are available. Please call 3017763267 before aempng to pick up your
key. They can be picked up at 8716 Crystal Rock Lane.
It is imperave that all tennis players respect the use of the courts and make every effort to pre
vent unauthorized use. That means locking up aer you play and not giving out the keyto people
who will not abide by the rules.
Lillian Fazio
Tennis Commiee Chair
MEMBERS ONLYTENNIS COURT ACCESS
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SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORTOne of our residents was the vicm of a scam at Shoppers
Food in Laurel. The man in line behind her merged his
groceries with hers and then walked out with his grocer
ies. The resident realized what had happened when she
went to her car. She immediately took her groceries and
receipt to the store manager who apologized and refund
ed her the money for the groceries that were not hers.
Don't let a person in line distract you and check your
receipt as soon as possible.
ONLINE SAFETY The web is a dangerous place: The se
curity company Sucuri scanned about 10 million websites
and found 26% of them were compromised (hosng mali
cious injecons or otherwise blacklisted) and people are
sharing more personal data than ever according to a sev
enyear study by Carnegie Mellon University.
What do you do when you see a link in a friends tweet,
Facebook or LinkedIn update, Instagram or Snapchat
posng? Do you click on it right away or do you think before you click? Hopefully you follow a preclick thought
process that includes these quesons:
Do I trust the person who posted it? Some people ex
pand their social networking connecons by accepng
every friend request they get. That is not a good idea. You
should not accept requests to connect from people with
whom you have no connecon. Heres one way to explain
this, parcularly if you have kids: Would you invite every
one of your social media friends over for dinner? Should
those uninvited guests be friends?
How likely is this post to be from that person? Hopefully
you do know your friends on social media well enough to
tell if an update is out of character for them. If you see
such a post, queson them. Their account might have
been hacked, or it could be a fake. (Bear in mind there are
more than 70 million fake Facebook accounts out there
right now and several million of those are thought to be
malicious.)
Can I get to the linked content through a more trusted
channel? If you see a news report on social media that a
famous person has died please check the facts before
spreading the story. Phoney news stories are oen laced
with links that lead you to places you dont want to go.
If you use social media it makes sense to stay informed
about new developments, parcularly in the area of
scams. One useful website is Facecrooks and you can also
get updates from the Google Alerts service.
REMOVE IT OR LOSE ITCar Break-In Prevenon Tips
1. Keep your car visible. Park in welllit areas, near peo
ple or with a lot or garage aendant on duty. Avoid hav
ing your car concealed by large vehicles, fences or plants.
2. Dont make it easy. Keep windows, sunroofs, doors
closed and locked. Almost onefourth of thes from vehi
cles are from unlocked cars.
3. Acvate your vehicles alarm. Dont have one? Factory
installed anthe systems are best, but a professionally
installed alarm can discourage a car breakin thief.
4. Hide your valuables. Many smashandgrab thieves act
on impulse. So keep stuff out of sight but dont count on
the glove box; thieves know to look there, and theyre
easy to break into.
5. Hide your valuables 2. If you have a wagon or SUV
with an open cargo area, get a retractable fied cover to
keep shopping bags or other belongings hidden.
6. Dont hand a thief your keys. Take your keys with you.
If you think you have a great hiding place for a spare key,
car thieves know to look above the visor, in the center
console, under the floor mat, in the trunk well, etc.
7. Stow your stuff before arrival. Thieves oen stake out
parking lots to watch for people pung items in their
trunk. Try pung valuables, like laptops and electronic
devices, into your trunk before you get to the parking lot.
8. Stash the evidence, too. Aer youve put your stuff in
the trunk, dont forget telltale evidence such as power
plugs, MP3 adapters and navigaon system windshield
suconcup mounts. Thieves know what theyre looking
for, so hide the electronic accessories, too.
9. Trust your insncts. If you see suspicious acvity, find
another spot to park. If youre concerned, tell theaendant or report your suspicions to police.
10. Take it one more step. Many vehicles are broken into
with the intent of stealing the vehicle itself. Visible an
the devices, like steering wheel locks or steering column
collars, may discourage a thief.
$10,000 I L A
T R R L F
County Fire officials say that a total of seven fires across
Laurel are now in the probe and are responsible for an
esmated $600,000 of damage in all. Two fires that de
stroyed playgrounds at Discovery Community Park andEmancipaon Community Park were found to have key
similaries. The remaining six fires remain "incidents of
interest. They include:
1/10 fire outside Boom Dollar (12675 Laurel Bowie Rd.)
3/6 fire at Laurel Fuel Oil (101 Main St.)
3/20 fire outside office building (14300 Laurel Bowie Rd.)
3/22 fire at Granville Gude Park (8300 Mulberry St.)
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Marlin Car Wash
Saturday, May 18th
8:30AM- 1:00PMThe Montpelier Marlins Swim Team will kick off their456h season with a
car wash on May 18th in the pool parking lot. The team is self-supporting
and is comprised of Montpelier neighborhood children ages 6-18.
Our swimmers will clean and vacuum your car or truck
while you relax and enjoy a FREEcup of coffee.
Donations will be accepted.
3/23 fire at Empire Buffet (14500 Laurel Pl.)
4/3 fire on Churchfield Lane in Montpelier
Anyone with informaon on the fires is urged to con
tact the Arson Tip Line at 3017727766. Callers may
remain anonymous.
COPS COFFEECPL Greg Harrington of the Maryland
State Police, College Park Barracks, spoke on his "full
service" police department. CPL Harrington lives in
Montpelier Woods and is very interested in helping our
community be safe. When he was assigned an unmarked police car, he gave out about 15 speeding ck
ets on Montpelier Drive.
The Maryland State Police has a strong mutual agree
ment with County Police and all the city police forces.
The State Police primarily handle traffic control on I/S
95, 495, Routes 1 and 50. He strongly recommends
that seniors take their me when driving and not to let
aggressive drivers upset or rush them. For those not
driving properly, they have a reevaluaon program and
he also recommended driving courses conducted by
AAA and AARP.
Numbers to remember:
911 for emergency
#77 on cell phones to contact the State Police through
out the state
3013521200 for nonemergency police
311 for nonemergency county informaon (you can
call nonemergency police on this number, but police
prefer the 301 number.
I will tour the new 911 and 311 county communicaons
center in Bowie in a few weeks as part of my Cizens
Police Academy classes. Please email me any quesons
or concerns you have about this program.
Richard Mason
Security Chairman
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Name: ___________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone(evenings) or email: __________________________________________________
Please mail to: MCAP.O. Box 2503
Laurel, MD 20709-2503
...or call/email a chairperson or board member to volunteer.
JOINAMONTPELIER COMMITTEE
ArchitecturalControl & compliance
Communications
Election committee
Finance
Facilities (Grounds)
Governing Documents
Pool Operations
Nominating
Security
Social
Tennis
Benevolent Fund
MCA Community Yard SaleSaturday, May 18th
Now is the time to begin cleaning your closets, attics and garages.As the saying goes, one mans junk is another mans treasure.
All residents are invited to participate in the MCA CommunityYard Sale on Saturday, May 18th. MCA will provide the adver-
tising, maps designating your location, and signs marking streets where garagesales will take place.
Obviously you can make a last minute decision to participate, however; if youwant your home listed on the map, we need to know by May 16th. Please con-
tact Tricia Douville ([email protected] or 301-490-7614) and provide yourname and address.
This event will take place rain or shine and the advertisement will indicate thetime is from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM. You can begin or end whenever youplease, but maps will only be available during that four hour timeframe.
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SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT
The Easter Egg Hunt was a
great success. We had a
special visit from the Easter
Bunny, lots of candy and
eggs to find and even sack
races.
The next scheduled
event is the Yard Sale
on Saturday May 18
from 8-noon. Call or
email Tricia Douville
by May 16 if you
would like to have
your locaon placed on
the maps which will be
available for shoppers
that day pldouville@
verizon.net or 301 490-
7614). There will also
be a Memorial Day Pot-
luck at the pool on Mon-
day, May 27. The MCA will
provide hot dogs, hamburgers
and drinks and you should
bring a dish to share with
neighbors. There will be a sig-
nup sheet at the pool.
Flick and Floats will be back
again this summer and we will
have our July 4th celebraon atthe pool. New this year will be
a Montpelier 5K Run/Walk on
August 31. Details on these
events will be in the next news-
leer and on the website.
Tricia Douville
Social Commiee Chairperson
KICK OFF THE START OF ANOTHER MONTPELIER POOL SEASON...
MEMORIAL DAY POTLUCKAT THE POOL
MONDAY, May 27
5:30 pm Dinner
MCA will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, plates,napkins, utensils, and drinks.
Bring a side dish, salad, or
dessert
to share
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May 25 31 Sat Tue 12:00 PM 8:00 PM
Wed Fri 12:00 PM 9:00 PM
June, July & Aug Sun Tue 12:00 PM 8:00 PM
Wed Sat 12:00 PM 9:00 PM
September 1 Sun 12:00 PM 8:00 PM
September 2 Mon (Labor Day) 12:00 PM 9:00 PM
September 3 5 Tue Thur (School Hours) 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
September 6 8 Fri Sun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
September 9 12 Mon Thur (School Hours) 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
September 13 15 Fri Sun (Final Weekend) 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
September 21 Sat (Dog Day) 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
MONTPELIERCOMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
2013 POOL GUIDE2013 POOL GUIDE2013 POOL GUIDE2013 POOL GUIDE
PAGES 17-19 CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE NEWSLETTER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DURING
THE POOL SEASON. PLEASE REVIEW THE RULES WITH ALL FAMILY MEMBERS.
Individual pictures are required for all pool users 6 and
over. These pictures should be similar to a school idphoto, drivers license photo or passport photo. Your
name and lot number (or address) should be on the
back of your photo. The gate aendants are instructed
to refuse entry to anyone who does not have a photo
on file. Send photos to:
MCA
PO Box 2503
Laurel, MD 20709
You may also bring photos to the pool during regular
pool hours.
Only the family members (and paid extended family)
listed on your 2013 pool user form will have access to
the pool. If you did not fill out the pool user form and
return it with your affidavit, pick one up at the pool or
you can download one at www.montpelieronline.org.
All informaon (birthday if under age 18, relaonship
to owner, etc.) is required.
POOL PHOTOS REQUIRED
POOL HOURS for 2013
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MCA Pool Rules and RegulationsThe following rules and regulations have been established for the benefit, health and safety of all patrons of thepool facility. These will help provide enjoyable recreation for all members and their guests. Pool Management orthe MCA Board of Trustees may institute new regulations at their discretion in the interest of safety. The follow-ing are not intended to be all inclusive:
All MCA Members should ensure their children and guests
understand and observe all pool rules.
1. Please give the lifeguards and pool staff the respect they deserve. They are there for your protecon andshould never be considered babysiers. Children should not be le at the pool unsupervised.
2. Parents and guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children. Members are responsible for thebehavior of their guests.
3. All children under age 8 must be connually supervised by an adult while at the pool. You must be withinarms length of children that can not swim at all mes. This rule applies to children of any age.
4. A parent or childcare provider must remain with children in the wading pool area at all mes.
5. Appropriate swimsuits are required in the pool. No street shorts or cut-offs are allowed.
6. All swimmers are required to shower before entering the pool.
7. Individuals who appear to present a health hazard (i.e. contagious diseases, infecons, open cuts, bandagedwounds) will not be allowed to use the pool.
8. Swim diapers are required for all children not completely toilet trained.
9. No running, pushing, or horseplay in the pool area.
10.Patrons will not use profanity or abusive language in the pool area.
11.Spoung of water by mouth and similar unhygienic acons are not permied.
12.Swimmers may not sit, stand, hang, or play on pool ropes or lane lines.
13.No glass or breakable containers are permied in the pool facility.
14.Bicycles must be parked in designated areas. Use of skateboards, scooters, roller blades and other like ar-cles are prohibited in and around the pool area.
15.Smoking is strictly prohibited in the pool area which includes the front gate and Food Pavilion.
16.Food and beverages are allowed in designated areas. Patrons must deposit all trash in the proper recepta-
cles.
17.No diving into the pool except in the diving well. No floataon devices of any kind are permied in the div-ing well. Flips off the pool edge are prohibited.
18.Only one person allowed on the diving board at a me. Jump or dive straight out off the end of the divingboard, not off the side.
19.Divers must keep both their feet on the pool deck unl the previous diver has reached the ladder. Swimdirectly to the ladder aer going off the board. Do not swim to the wall.
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20.Tipping, rocking or use of pool chairs for other than their intended use is prohibited. Patrons are responsiblefor any damage they cause by willful misuse of pool property.
21.The MCA and Pool Management are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property. The poolstaff will hold foundarcles for two weeks before disposing.
22.The pool will be open for all ages on the hour through 45 minutes past the hour. The last 15 minutes of eachhour will be reserved for adults onlyswimming. Patrons must be at least 16 years old to use the pool dur-
ing these periods.
23.Under no circumstances shall a member or guest enter the water without a lifeguard on duty.
24.No unauthorized entry into the gate office, guard room, or pump room is permied.
25.Patrons must obey all posted rules.
26.The Pool Manager or Assistant Manager may close the pool at any me due to personal discreon, operaonaldifficules, or inclement weather.
27.Pool Management has the right to discipline anyone that refuses to follow the rules and regulaons of the poolfacility. They have been given the authority by the MCA Board of Trustees to enforce these rules.
28.No alcohol or drugs are allowed on the premises. Persons that appear to be under the influence of alcohol ordrugs will not be allowed on the premises.
Guest Policy and Procedure:MCA members who are registered pool users, in good standing, may bring guests to the pool. A guest passisrequired for any non-member age 6 and over entering the pool and is good for the entire day.
1. Guest passes must be purchased at the pool in groups of5 for $25.00. Bulk passes may be pur-
chased in groups of25 for $87.50. Each pass is good for a one day pool admission. No single day
passes will be sold.2. No cash will be taken at the pool. Only checks from the MCA member with a valid picture ID (which
includes their MCA address) will be accepted
3. All guests must be signed in and accompanied by the MCA member.
4. Guest passes do not expire and passes from previous years will be honored. The Bonus Guest
Passissued for paying your assessment by March 31, 2013 and the Bulk Passes will expire at the
end of the 2013 swim season.
Age Requirement for Admittance:(All results for proficiency swim tests must be registered with the Pool Manager.)
8 to 10 Years Old:Member children who have passed our pool proficiency swim test may be supervised at the pool by an adult or sib-ling age 13 and above, provided they too have passed our proficiency swim test.
11 to 15 Years Old:
Member children may enter without adult supervision provided they have passed our pool proficiency swim test.Children who do not pass the swim test must be supervised by a member 13 or older, who has passed the proficien-cy swim test.
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Montpelier Marlin Swim Team:2012 Division E Champs!!
Montpelier Communitys largest recreational youth program
is celebrating its 46th
SEASON!
Montpelier Marlins are happy to welcome back for a third season; our Dynamic WinningCoach Brian Abdo. Coach Brian looks forward to welcoming back many returningmembers as well as welcoming New Swimmers!!! Coming back for another fantastic sea-
son is our very own Voice of the Marlins, Mike Locher.
To ensure that the Marlin Swim Team Tradition will continue, we are inviting all
Montpelier community children to be a part of this great program. Children, ages 6-18, who love to swim; have fun and make new friends, come out and be part of theteam!!! In addition to our community children, we will be offering again the Adopt-A-Marlin Swimmer Program which allows a MCA family to sponsor a non-resident
swimmer to participate on the Marlin Swim Team. We are calling on every one of ourMontpelier Neighbors to do their part: grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors: - do youhave grandkids, nieces, nephews, friends with kids? Swimmers do you have friends look-ing for a swim team? If you do, or interested in hosting a swimmer(s), please contact meor come on down to our Open House, scheduled for the week of May 28th. For more de-tails please see the Marlins Adopt-A-Swimmer Program.
The Marlin Swim Team will continue to have evening practices! Evening practices
will be held Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7-8pm coached by our very own
Jeannene ONeil!!!
Registration and Open House: Three days of registration and Open House from
Tuesday, May 28th to May 30st, 6:30 -8pm at our community pool on CedarbrookLane. If you are new to the neighborhood, interested in adopting a swimmer or questionsregarding the team, this is the time to come to the pool to meet the coaches and parents ofswimmers and have your questions answered. When registering, you will have the oppor-tunity to purchase a swimsuit, goggles and our newly swim designed caps.
The Marlin Swim Team is comprised of swimmers, ages 6-18, with varying levels ofabilities. In accordance with the safety regulations of the pool, the swimmer must be ableto pass the pools swim test. The test, consist of treading water for 1 minute and swim-ming across the diving well. The test will be administered by the coaching staff.
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Winter is gone, Spring is here and Summer is on its way. Time to
come on down to the pool and catch up with old friends and make new ones!!
Starng Wednesday, June 19, 2013 and thereaer every
Wednesday night weather perming come on down to
the pool for pizza , delicious desserts and good company. We
will supply the paper products; we ask you to bring a side
dish or delicious dessert. (Enough to feed 6 people)
The pizza mommas ask everyone to RSVP before 3pm each Wednesday.
Call pool: (301) 317-0106 or Email [email protected]
Time: 6-7pm
Locaon: Pool
Cost: $3/person (under 4 free)
Pizza Mommas are looking forward to seeing everyone soon!!!
Lynne Collman & Sue Thompson
The Pizza Mommasare retiring the end of
the 2013 season.Looking for Pizza
Mommas or Pops tocarry on
the summer tradition-Pizza at the Pool-
starting in 2014. Wewill show you the
ropes.Interested? Please
contact us!!
PIZZA AT THE POOL IS BACK
Starting June 19th
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ACCC
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Replacing your fence or driveway?
STOP and SUBMIT
an ACCC Approval Request Form first.Covenants are enforced and fines are levied and col-
lected. If you are planning any work to the exterior of
your home, first fill out the ACCC Approval Request
Form located in every Montpelier Todaynewsleer andon-line at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:
MCA
ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Commiee
P.O. Box 2503
Laurel, MD 20709
Or by email to [email protected]. Meengs are
the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at Deerfield
Community Center.
ALL EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS,
ALTERATIONS, SHEDS, FENCES, (INCLUDINGREPLACEMENT) REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL
No construcon, addion, or alteraon of a Montpelier
home shall be made without prior approval (see ap-
proval form on preceding page) from the Architectural
Control & Compliance Commiee. This includes satel-
lite dish installaon. All exterior colors and materials
shall blend harmoniously with the neighboring dwell-
ings. IF YOU ARE REPLACING YOUR EXISTING ROOF
OR SIDING WITH THE SAME COLOR AND NO ALTERA-
TIONS, YOU MAY PROCEED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROV-
AL. All other changes/replacements require PRIOR
APPROVAL. Proceeding without prior approval shall
constute a covenant violaon subject to enforce-
ment, including fines.
BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER ENFORCEMENTBoats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in storage by
November 1.
Boats, campers, RVs, and camping trailers must be in
storage from November 1 through March 31. Viola-
ons can result in a fine of $250 per month.
USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC.The ACCC requests noficaon before placing a POD,
dumpster, or similar structure on any lot. Please in-
clude the maximum me that the structure will be on
the lot. Use an Approval Form for noficaon.
RENTING YOUR HOME
. N-
.
Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the
ACCC Approval Form can be found online:
www.montpelieronline.org
MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT
Spring Clean Leaves From the Street & Gutters
NEVER RAKE YOUR LEAVES INTO THE STREET. THE COUNTY DOES NOTVACUUM LEAVES.
NEVER RAKE LEAVES OR PUT ANY DEBRIS INTO A STORM DRAIN.
As residents of Prince Georges County, we arerequired to remove leaves and debris from ourproperty to the edge of the concrete curb and gutter
adjoining the roadway. The County does not pro-vide vacuum service.
The County does provide yard waste collectionyear round (pick-up is every Wednesday). Thisweekly curbside collection of yard waste includesgrass clippings, leaves, small branches, brush andChristmas trees. However, the leaves must bebagged or in trash cans with handles and lids. Ifyou dont want to rake and bag your leaves, hire a
neighbor from the Helping Hands listing on page21 for the chore.
According to Susan Hubbard, Public InformationOfficer for the Department of Public Works(DPWT), residents may receive a notice if theyfail to get rid of their leaves andthey can be fined $100 if they failto comply. Call 311 to make acomplaint. She notes that leavescan be a hazard if they are notdisposed of properly, cloggingstorm drains and creating slipperyroad conditions.
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MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONArchitectural Control Committee
Approval FormMember No: Date:
Name:Address:Telephone: Email:
House Type: Framingham Jamestown Gramercy Eton
Type of Alteration:Addition/modification of basic structure Fence Shed Siding/Paint Deck Other (Including PODS, Dumpsters)Describe the alteration in detail. Information about dimension, materials and design must be included with this form or theproject will not be considered by the ACC. Include any statement of special circumstances that may require deviation from
established and published guidelines. Any changes to the exterior of your home, including paint color, siding and win-dows, will require the approval of the neighbors on each side and in back of your home. Siding must blend harmoniouslywith the neighborhood. The neighbors residing across the street must also be contacted if the project, when completed, canbe seen from their property. Major landscaping projects such as retaining walls, etc. must also be approved. Plans formajor alterations must be submitted to the ACCC two weeks before the meeting. Applications for approval of PODS,dumpsters, or similar structures should check the Other box and must include the maximum time that the structure willbe on the lot.
Attach the following:
Note (1) Copy of plat of your property showing location on your property of the requested alteration.Note (2) Detailed scale drawing or copy of blue prints of proposed alteration.I understand that these items are needed for the committee to make an informed decision about the requested
alteration. When completed we agree to allow the ACCC to inspect this project.
Signature of requester
Neighbor comments:
Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature
Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature
Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature
Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature
The homeowner requesting approval of a project (requester) will contact the neighbor(s) residing on each side of hishome to obtain their concurrence or comments. In the event the requester resides on a corner lot, the neighbor re-
siding adjacent to his rear property line must be contacted. The neighbors residing across the street must also becontacted if the project, when completed, can be seen from their property. Space for their name(s), address, concur-rence or comments is provided above. If the required neighbor approvals are not obtained by the requester the
ACC will contact the neighbors to get their comments which will delay processing of the request. Neighbor com-ments will be considered by the ACC in making a decision. Those neighbors that non-concur in a project will benotified in writing of the action taken by the ACC and advised of their right to appeal. If a project requiring ACCapproval is started without such approval it shall be considered in violation of the covenants of the Association.Mail completed forms to MCA ACC Committee, P.O. Box 2503, Laurel, MD 20709.
Note (1) Prince George's County law requires a building permit for all structural changes or additions to your home.
For ArchitecturalCommittee Use OnlyProject No:
Date Received:
Letter Sent:
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The Mansion is undergoing extensive renovations this
year. Please note the location for the following events.
Montpelier Mansion History Lecture The Battle ofBladensburgMonday, May 13, 7:30pmMaryland City at Russett Branch of theAnne Arundel Public Library System3501 Russett Common, Laurel, MD 20724Contact Info: Tel.: (301) 377-7817, TTY: (301) 699-2544 www.pgparks.com Please note, this lecture is on aMonday, not Wednesday, as usual.
Mary Haley-Amen, creator of the historical exhibit at thenew Battle of Bladensburg Visitors Center at BladensburgWaterfront Park, will discuss this War of 1812 battle. Thisbattle was a devastating American loss that allowed theBritish to proceed into Washington, D.C., where manybuildings were burned, including the U.S. Capitol and The
White House. She will highlight Prince George's County'sinvolvement in what is often referred to as the "forgottenWar." Cost: Free
Pub Night Benefit for Montpelier at Sullivans
SteakhouseTuesday, May 7, 5-8pmJoin Montpelier staff for an evening of 18th century taverngames, live music by Bedlam, an old-fashioned tavernsupper, and all-around merriment! Part of proceeds helpsupport Montpeliers educational programming.Where: Sullivans Steakhouse, 9625 Fort Meade RoadLaurel, MDContact Info: Tel.: (301) 377-7817, TTY: (301) [email protected] www.pgparks.comAges: Fun for the whole family!
LIVE at Montpelier! Tickets:$25/person; 10% discount forMontpelier members & seniors
April 12, 8 pmOdean PopePhiladelphia saxophone legendPope integrates several musicalinfluences including the churchchoir of his youth, Philadelphiajazz and R&B of the 1950s, andclassical woodwind chamber mu-sicto create a sound all his own.
April 19, 8 pmCaribbean JazzEnsemble Instrumental musicfeaturing steel drums, keyboards,marimba, sax, bass, drums, & con-gas produces an exciting blend ofcalypso, salsa, samba, & reggae!
April 26, 8 pmDick MorganFeatured in the JazzMont series,pianist Morgan and his group onceagain bring their distinctive styleto Montpelier.
May 3, 8 pmSimple GiftsDrawing on an impressive varietyof ethnic folk styles, this award-winning group plays everythingfrom lively Irish jigs and down-home American reels to hard-driving Klezmer frailachs andhaunting Gypsy melodies, spicing
the mix with the rhythms of Bal-kan dance music, the lush sounds
of Scandinavian twin fiddling.
May 10, 8 pm- Guy DavisHes a musician, composer, actor,
director, and writer. But most im-portantly, a bluesman. The bluespermeates every corner of Daviscreativity. Throughout his career,
he has dedicated himself to reviv-ing the traditions of acoustic bluesand bringing them to as many earsas possible through the material ofthe great blues masters, AfricanAmerican stories, and his ownoriginal works.
May 17, 8 pmAndy McKeeAndy McKee is one of the worldsfinest acoustic guitar soloists. Hav-ing shot to worldwide prominencewith his technically astoundingDrifting, he has since receivedover 200 million plays on YouTube
alone.
Friday, May 31, 8 pmDukes of BluegrassBluegrass has its roots in celticfolk music, but has become a mu-
sical genre that covers a vastlydiverse pool of musicians. TheDukes of Bluegrass are a high en-ergy bluegrass band thats a mustsee for bluegrass lovers.
The Montpelier Film SeriesApril 13, 6 pm Dinner and aMovie: Miss Austen Regrets
An outwardly confident but unmar-ried woman on the verge of her
fortieth birthday reflects on herpast suitors, and the choices sheonce made, while attempting tohelp her marriage-minded niece
choose between a number of po-tential suitors in this tale inspiredby the life and letters of Jane Aus-ten.This movie requires dinner tickets
only for $15/person. The movie isfree courtesy of PBS. Tickets mustbe purchased by 12 noon on theFriday immediately preceding theSaturday screening. Seating islimited and free film only ticketsmay not be available.
Montpelier Festival of Herbs,Tea and The ArtsSaturday,April 27, 10 amCelebrate spring at this fun festivalfor the entire family! Listen to mu-sic, visit the resident artists studi-os, watch demonstrations, paint
the bird, and enjoy other childrensactivities. Visit the Mansion andstroll the beautiful grounds whereyou can purchase art, crafts,plants, and more.
May 3, 26, 2013InstructorsShow Library GalleryPublic Reception: Saturday, May 4,2-4 pmMontpelier Arts Center class in-structors will show off their ownartistic talents.
Family Fun at Montpelier! -May
4, 11 am Simple GiftsEnjoy afamily oriented folk music concert
presented by Simple Gifts.Tickets: $5/person
Montpelier Cultural Arts Center9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708Gallery Hours: 10 am-5 pm, seven days a week
Spring at Montpelier Mansion!
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The 35th Anniversaryof the
Montpelier Summer Concert Series
Montpelier Mansion Grounds9652 Muirkirk Road at Route 197 in South Laurel
FREE Two-Hour Concerts at 7:30 PM
Friday, June 28th Friday, July 12th
Friday, July 19thSHAKESPEAREINTHE PARK
RAIN LOCATIONDeerfield Run Community Center
13000 Laurel-Bowie Road. (Route 197)
Friday, July 26th Friday, August 9th
Bring some friends, a picnic, a blanket and/or a chair.Free public and handicapped parking is available via both the Montpelier Drive and Muirkirk Road
entrances off Route 197, 1/4 mile West of the Baltimore/Washington Parkway (Route 295)
For information or to receive a concert brochure call 301-776-2805
The South Laurel Recreation Council
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Advertise your businessIN COLOR on www.montpelieronline.org.
Ads will run for two months for only $30.00 and are renewable for 2-
month periods.
One adversement will be displayed on each page of the website inrandom rotaon.
Adversers (community or resident businesses) will be responsible forproviding finished graphic:
280px wide x 120-350px high
300 dpi resoluon
PSP or EPS (Photoshop formats) preferred, but .JPG, .TIFF,.GIF also acceptable
No animated or transparent graphics Have your own website? Include the link!
Design services available at an addion $20 /hour.
Graphics received by the 15th of the month previous to the rotaon
period (i.e., June 15th for July-August rotaon) will be published for
the full 2-month period.
Space is limited to ensure opmal visibility for ads.MCA reserves the right to refuse adversing for any reason.
Contact Mary Hughes, [email protected],888 622-4630 x103 for more informaon.
Advertise on MontpelierOnline.org
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