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Presidents Letter4
December 2010 Board Meeting Minutes6
December ACCC Meeting Minutes7
January 2011 Board Meeting Minutes8
January ACCC Meeting Minutes10
Treasurers Report11
Social Report13
Marlins Corner14
ACCC Approval Request Form16
Helping Hands21
Security Report11
Inside this issue:
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Please Note
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
new owner. Requests for
resale packages should be
sent to the above address or
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MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYTHE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
March-April 2011Bob Derrick, PresidentChair, Executive Committee
Jack Keating, Vice President
Member, Executive Committee301 325-0497
Lillian Fazio, TreasurerChair, Finance Committee
Patricia Douville, SecretaryMember, Executive Committee
Paul Buehler, TrusteeChair, Pool Committee
Richard Dengler, TrusteeChair, Security Committee
Co-Chair, Facilities Committee301 [email protected]
Dave Eisenberg, TrusteeCo-Chair, Facilities Committee301 [email protected]
Tony Fleming, TrusteeChair, Governing Documents
Committee
202 213-6856
Tim Jacobs, TrusteeChair, Communications Committee916 [email protected]
CommitteesArchitectural Control & ComplianceMichael Boddie, Chair301 [email protected]
Benevolent Fund Vacant
Elections & Swim Team Lynne Collman, Chair
Social Carla Bowen, [email protected] 622-4630 x104
Assistant to the BoardMary Hughes888-622-4630 [email protected]
Resale Packages888 MCA INFO x102
2011 Board of Trustees
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
BOARD MEETINGS BEGIN AT 7:00 PMBOARD MEETINGS BEGIN AT 7:00 PMBOARD MEETINGS BEGIN AT 7:00 PMBOARD MEETINGS BEGIN AT 7:00 PMMCA BOARD MEETINGSAREOPENTOALL MONTPELIERHOMEOWNERS
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 8 and Tuesday, April 12 for the monthly board meetings at Deerfield
Community Center, preschool room. All meetings begin at 7 PM.
MCA Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month.
Montpelier homeowners are encouraged to attend.
Hello neighbors,
As we say good bye to cold weather, I want to en-
courage those that have not collected their Fall
leaves to bag them, compost them in the back yard
or hire a young entrepreneur to help with your
Spring clean up. Since the County no longer vac-
uums the leaves for us, we must remove them.
Piled leaves lead to slippery, dangerous road condi-
tions for cars, bikers and pedestrians. In addition,
your leaves may end up in your neighbors yard or
clogging the storm drains.
The Board is welcoming Spring by giving the tennis
courts some long overdue TLC. We have contracted
to have the court surface refurbished and once we
clean up the fence we will hang new tennis screens.
We are also considering some new landscaping toaddress the snow damaged bushes and the original
hedges that look overgrown and neglected. The
path by the tennis courts needs to be replaced and
we have a nice new section of the enlarged play-
ground that can accommodate a new piece of equip-
ment. We have our work cut out for us.
One of the first social events of the 2011 season is
the annual MCA Easter Egg Hunt. The Social Com-
mittee has scheduled it for Sunday, April 17th
at 3:00
PM on the Montpelier Pool grounds. You may check
for complete details of the event advertised else-
where in this newsletter. Last year the children
found over 800 eggs and participated in several craft
projects.
If anyone is interested in volunteering with this or
any of our many socials held throughout the year,
please contact Carla Bowen at 1-888-622-4630 (Ext
104). Volunteering is a great way to meet people in
your neighborhood, serve your community, and en-
joy yourself all at the same time. Students looking
for those required volunteer hours for school are
always an asset. The Social Committee understands
that it may not be possible to attend every event
they schedule, so if you can only help out occasion-
ally, that would be greatly appreciated.
See you at the pool on Memorial Day!!
Bob Derrick
Correction to January-February Montpelier Today
The minutes of the November 4, 2010 ACCC Meeting printed in the January newsletter incorrectly
listed 8721 Oxwell Lane as requesting assistance with a neighbor. The correct address is 8719 Oxwell
Lane.
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FROM YOUR NEIGHBORSNews from the Nostro "boys" - In December Paul be-
came engaged to Chelsey Flaherty of Pittsburgh. A No-
vember wedding is planned. Mark, a Captain in the
USMC, is stationed at Quantico, VA, instructing at The
Basic School. David, a LTJG in the US Navy, is deployed
as a helicopter pilot to the Persian Gulf aboard the USS
Halsey.
Wayne & Mimi Nostro
Shadetree Lane
Wildlife Services
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 1624 South Agriculture Building
Washington, DC 20250-3402
(202)720-2054
FAX (202)690-0053
Wildlife Services
Operational Support Staff
4700 River Road
Unit 87, Room 2D-07.3
Riverdale, MD 20737-1234
(301)734-7921
FAX (301)734-5157
Vultures on Eastbourne Lane
As you may know, there is a serious problem with vul-
tures on Eastbourne Lane and surrounding streets. These
birds moved into that area over a year ago and have be-
come a serious nuisance to homeowners through their
aggressive behavior and the accumulation of their reek-
ing and corrosive feces and regurgitations. The Montpe-
lier Community Association Board of Trustees and the
Architectural Control and Compliance Committee (ACCC) have taken action to ensure that any homeowner activ-ity that might encourage the birds to stay in the area has ceased. At the last regular monthly meeting of the
ACCC on Thursday, February 3, assurances were given that nobody was actively feeding the vultures or leaving
their garbage out in plastic bags or trash receptacles that can be broken into by the birds in their search for food.
If anybody has any knowledge that this is not the case, they should contact a member of the Board or the ACCC
as soon as possible with photographic evidence so that legal action can be taken.
Despite these actions to halt all activities that might encourage these birds to stay in the area, there is little indi-
cation that they are moving away. Indeed, this type of invasion of a residential neighborhood by both turkey vul-
tures and black vultures is becoming increasingly common as their population increases. The Wildlife Services
(WS) of the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been investigating this problem for many years. Accord-
ing to their on-line Factsheet on Vulture Damage Management (November 2010), Vultures are migratory birds
protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, State laws, and regulations. The birds, their nests, and eggs cannot
be killed or destroyed without a Migratory Bird Depredation Permit.
The Factsheet also indicates that, WS provides advice and direct management to help people resolve vulture con-
flicts. Vulture management is complicated and site-specific, so consultation with wildlife professionals is vital to
successfully resolving damage situations. Thus, while several active techniques have been suggested to per-
suade the vultures to leave, it is best if professional advice be sought on the most effective legal action that can
be taken by homeowners. Wildlife Services is headquartered in Washington, DC, with Operational Support Staff
in Riverdale, MD. Homeowners concerned about the vultures are encouraged to contact Wildlife Services at the
addresses and phone numbers listed below.
Brian Dennis
301 543-1983
Turkey vultureBlack vulture
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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
December 14, 2010
Trustees in Attendance: Richard Dengler, Bob Derrick,
Patricia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Tony Fleming and Jack
Keating.
President B. Derrick called the meeting to order at 7:00
PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.Arriving after quorum called: Tim Jacobs and Paul
Buehler (7:04 pm)
Trustees Absent with Cause: Dave Eisenberg
Community Members Present: Lynne Collman, Mary
Derrick and M. Hughes.
Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville
The minutes of the November 2010 board meeting were
reviewed. Trustee Fleming made a motion to accept the
minutes. Trustee Dengler seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio
Copies of the financials were distributed to all.
Two CDs were redeemed ($13,000 and $100,000)
and deposited in the ING reserve account. Additional
remaining in the checking was also deposited in re-
serve. $153,859
Capital One was charging fees for savings accounts,
so the treasurer transferred the money to a new ING
account.
Trustee Fazio proposed transferring $40,000, out of
the $71,000 in savings, to the reserve. She felt this
would leave enough money for end of the year and
January 2011 bills and other start-up needs. TrusteeDouville made a motion to transfer $40,000 into the
Reserve. The amount can be increased if the money
is not needed. Trustee Buehler felt it was premature
to move the money into reserve until the budget was
discussed. Trustee Fleming seconded the motion and
it passed, with Trustee Buehler voting nay.
Trustee Keating questioned the fees paid to the CPA
and whether it was authorized. The CPA trained
Trustee Fazio and M. Derrick on Quickbooks and ac-
counting methods. Trustee Fazio recommended up-
grading to Quickbooks 2011 (from 2008) at a cost of
$180. Trustee Jacobs made a motion to approve
purchasing the new Quickbooks 2011 software and
additional training, not to exceed $500. Trustee
Keating seconded the motion and it passed unani-
mously.
Trustee Fazio explained the new contingency fund/
capital expenditures, and placing pool furniture as a
fixed asset out of capital expenditures. Trustee
Keating asked why our other assets (buildings, etc.)
arent also being depreciated. The CPA will be asked
to explain this further. An inventory also needs to be
completed and a budget for capital expenditures.
The budget for operating funds for 2011 was dis-
cussed and revised. Trustee Douville made a motion
to accept the revised budget (rolling athletic fields
into one maintenance expenditure). Trustee Flemingseconded the motion. A question arose that the
amount to be put in reserve should only be $18,418
rather than $22,000. Trustee Douville revised her
motion to accept the revised budget, putting the
required 10% ($18,418) into Reserve and the $3,782
excess into the contingency fund (total $8,782).
Trustee Fleming seconded the revised motion and it
passed unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson
Trustee Keating reported on the meeting activities.
Several letters went out regarding trailers and boats
left in driveways, but most are in storage, and several
maintenance complaints. There is also a new com-
plaint regarding failure to seek prior approval.
Ms. Collman asked about the house on Silverbirch
which recently put in solar panels. Trustee Keating
explained that these energy saving alterations cannot
be prohibited. She expressed concerns about the
changes that are being allowed and a lack of consis-
tency.
Communications Committee: Tim Jacobs, Chairperson
Trustee Jacobs reported that everything is up todate.
He proposed that advertising be sold on the internet.
Trustee Fleming suggested that the ads would need
to be changed to make them look professional on the
site. He also offered to update the content and try to
make it more interesting and lively. Trustee Fleming
offered to be the webmaster and make these up-
dates. Trustee Derrick encouraged the changes and
suggested an additional notification system from the
county police.
Facilities Committee: Richard Dengler, Chairperson
Trustee Dengler has an updated contract from Brick-
man and will contact the three other companies.
A bench needs to be fixed and a new swing is on or-
der.
Quotes for painting the fence came in at $4,700,
$6,800 and $7600. A new fence (vinyl coated, small
grid) would cost $14,200
Pool Committee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson
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ACCC REPORT
ACCC Meeting
December 2, 2010
Committee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Toni Byrd,
Brian Dennis, Thomas Jaehnigen, Jack Keating, Ron Lenart,
Pauline Pettitt, Tim Shrewsbury and Diana Sowle.
Committee Members Absent: None.
Community Members Present: M. Hughes
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM. J. Keating
made a motion to accept the amended November 2010
minutes. B. Dennis seconded and the motion passed unani-
mously
Old Business:
12203 Brittany Lane Letter needed regarding hole on
the side of the house.
12400 Cedarbrook Lane The house and yard continue
to improve.
12411 Cedarbrook Letter needed requesting paymentfrom board member of $50 fine (proceeding with
shed replacement without prior approval).
9003 Eastbourne The board provided a picture of vul-
tures picking through food or garbage. B. Dennis
made a motion to impose a $100 a month fine if the
matter is not resolved within thirty days. R. Lenart
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
8819 Gramercy Lane A letter will be drafted and final-
ized online explaining the violations to the estate
executors: cardboard in windows, trailer in drive-
way, debris in back yard, the extension and the un-
acceptable surface (gravel) of the driveway.
9001 Montpelier Drive Cease and Desist will be sent
regarding the unkempt yard.
9302 Montpelier Drive A shed which is larger than 120
square feet allowed in the covenants and a concrete
pad were erected without prior approval. R. Lenart
made a motion to impose a $500 fine for proceedingwithout prior approval. J. Keating seconded the mo-
tion and the motion passed with T. Shrewsbury vot-
ing nay. T. Jaehnigen made a motion, R. Lenart
seconded, that the shed must be removed within
thirty days or further sanctions may be imposed.
Approval must be requested before a new shed
within the covenants can be erected. The motion
passed unanimously.
9314 Montpelier Drive The refrigerator has been re-
moved, but the fence and mold on the siding need
attention. Hold until January.
8907 Royal Ridge Lane All vehicles are registered and
the committee found no parking violations. P.Pettitt suggested that committee members contact
the neighbor to discuss the covenants.
New Business:
8717 Graystone Lane Letter needed requesting re-
moval of RV in ten days.
12200 Cedarbrook Lane Letter needed requesting
split rail fence be repaired or removed.
9207 Twin Hill Lane Letter needed requesting utility
trailer be removed within ten days or be fined $250
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Pool has been closed and winterized, but Trustee
Buehler isnt sure if the water has been turned off at
the grass or street.
The pool committee met and discussed guest
passes: a) paying the assessment on time will earn 1
free pass good for five entries; b) an out of state
guest pass a $25 pass which would allow one week
of pool use for all house guests, with a possible limit
on use; and, c) a recommendation that a Montpelier
member be allowed to sponsor a non-Montpelier
swim team child. The sponsored child would onlybe able to use the pool for swim team events, prac-
tices and meets. They would pay for the swim team
membership and an additional fee, such as $50, to
the MCA. Ms. Collman, Swim Team Chairperson,
discussed the declining membership and problems
recruiting new members. Trustee Buehler made a
motion to continue the $25, 5 punch pass, for all
members who pay the assessment on time. Trustee
Jacobs seconded the motion and it passed unani-
mously. Trustee Jacobs made a motion to allow a
member of the community to sponsor a non-
Member child for swim team membership, and lim-
ited to swim team activities, meets and practices, for
the cost of registration and a $50 fee to the associa-
tion. Trustee Buehler seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee Fleming asked for the quotes on leaf vacuuming
from Brickman. The cost was estimated at $850 per day
and it would probably take three or four days to do theentire neighborhood. As the majority of neighbors have
already dealt with their leaves this year, this should be
considered for the future and publicized before anyone
invests their own time and money to the task.
The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, January
11, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreation Center, pre-
school room. The motion was made and seconded to
adjourn at 9:00 pm. The motion passed unanimously.
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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
January 11, 2011
Trustees in Attendance: Bob Derrick, Patricia Douville,
Dave Eisenberg, Lillian Fazio, Tony Fleming, Tim Jacobs
and Jack Keating.
Trustees Absent with Cause: Paul Buehler and RichardDengler
Community Members Present: Mary Derrick and Mrs.
Cecille Morse, Roger Everhart
President B. Derrick called the meeting to order at 7:02
PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville
The minutes of the December 2010 board meeting
were reviewed and amended. Trustee Jacobs made a
motion to accept the amended minutes. Trustee Fazio
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio
The treasurer provided a report to the board
members. A new CD was not opened because the
rates are not much higher than what we are re-
ceiving.
QuickBooks 2011 was purchased for $190.79.
W2s are ready for the accountant and he will
charge $175 to prepare.
As one winner of the Holiday Lights Contest did
not pay the 2010 assessment, the $25 award will
be put to the outstanding bill to the association. A
letter and statement will be sent to the member. Two years still need to audited or reviewed. The
accountant charges Formal Audit $5,000-$6,000;
Review Audit $2,000 -$3,000; Compilation Audit
$1,000 -$2,000 (review the books). Either way the
accountant cannot start this work until May. Trus-
tee Jacobs made a motion to do a Compilation
Audit of 2009 and 2010. The motion was sec-
onded by Trustee Fleming and passed unani-
mously. Trustee Derrick suggested that the Gov-
erning Documents Committee review the audit
requirement in the bylaws. Some members felt
that a full audit should be done every three years
or when Treasurers change.
ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson
Trustee Keating reported on the meeting activi-
ties. The ACCC received a response from the
owner charged with feeding the vultures. M. Bod-
die received many phone calls and messages also.
One committee member spoke with the ownerwho insists that she is not feeding the vultures and
does not know how to get rid of them. A commu-
nity member and neighbor reported that the vul-
tures were fed a turkey in December and he will
get proof of this for further action.
All trailers and boats have been put into storage.
A list of the section assignments will be given to
the board. Trustee Derrick asked who had access
to the ACCC groupsite.
Communications Committee: Tim Jacobs, Chairper-
son
The committee met and approved the protocols
(written in 2007). Members are T. Jacobs, P. Katz,
M. Hughes, T. Fleming, C. Rucker and J. Hanagan.
Trustee Jacobs was elected Chairperson and Trus-
tee Fleming will be the web administrator/
manager. Trustee Keating made a motion to ap-
prove the members and protocols. Trustee
Eisenberg seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Trustee Jacobs will get the treasurer the bill for
web services. They should be given her email ad-
dress so that they contact her in the future.
Trustee Fleming has updated and created a newlook for the website. He needs full access and
password to finish the updated web design. The
Communications Committee needs to approve the
new look.
Trustee Jacobs is changing his personal email com-
panies. He is getting messages even when they
appear rejected.
An informal facebook page for the community has
been started by Susan Thompson. (facebook.com/
montpeliermd). This is a social network, not moni-
tored, and not part of the community association.
Facilities Committee: Richard Dengler and David
Eisenberg, Co-Chairpersons
Trustee Eisenberg reported that he and Trustee
(Continued on page 9)
month.
Fines for storing boats, trailers, campers, RVs in
driveways was set at $250 a month.
The next meeting of the ACCC will be Thursday, Janu-
ary 6, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Community Center.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.
(ACCC Mtg Continued from page 7)
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Dengler fixed the swing set and signs around pool.
There is yellow tape which has blown into the fenc-
ing which needs to be removed; wood needs to be
replaced/fixed on playground and tennis court
benches.
Trustee Dengler is assembling the three quotes
needed for replacing the tennis court fence.
Pool Committee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson
Trustee Derrick reported that Trustee Buehler sent all
board members an email with three pool management
contract bids attached: Lighthouse ($52,000 or $55,000
for 4 guards for peak-most of June and July; $59,000 for
4 guards always); Continental ($54,950); Winkler
($53,300). All companies bid on 247 hours: Wednesday
-Saturday to 9 PM close; Sunday-Tuesday 8:00 PM
close; the same opening and closing dates; and purchas-
ing all cleaning supplies. Trustee Keating asked if every-
one had reviewed the bids, because he felt that Winkler
offered a better contract. He felt that we have thesame problems every year with Lighthouse and that
they do not address the problems because we have
remained with them for so many years. He would also
like to have references. Trustee Fleming made a motion
that the Executive Committee meet to discuss the pool
bids and sign a contract on the boards behalf. The
meeting will be announced so that any board member
may attend. Trustee Keating seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously.
Social Committee: Carla Bowen, Chairperson
No report
Security Committee: Richard Dengler, Chairperson
No report
Tennis Committee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson
No report
OLD BUSINESS:
Need to get a bill from Marcia for the 1 888 MCA-
INF number the Association now is using.
Tennis court fountain and parking lot flood light lens
are in. They will be installed when the weather im-
proves.
Trustee Keating will follow up with the community
center management to determine an appropriate
donation from MCA to the community center
(suggestion made by a community member and pre-
viously approved by the Board). He did not receive a
response to his earlier inquiry.
NEW BUSINESS
Trustee Fazio reported that Ms. Hynes, a member of the
Facilities Committee, would like the pool hill cleared of
weeds and dead branches to make room for Japanese
maples and other plants. The Facilities Committee
should meet to discuss specific plans so all know whats
happening. Will the ivy be removed or left in place?
The scope of work needs to be defined first becausethere are many opinions on what should be done. A
member suggested that the hill in the playground needs
to be cleared also. Once the scope is approved by the
Board the Committee can then get 3 bids.
Trustee Eisenberg reported that a tree from the pool
area fell and broke a portion of the fence of a member
on Silverbirch Lane. Trustee Eisenberg will talk to the
neighbor and discuss plans for fixing the fence and re-
moving the tree. Trustee Derrick suggested the Facility
Committee use volunteers for the cleanup of the fallen
tree if at all possible rather than contracting with a busi-
ness.
The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, Febru-
ary 8, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreation Center,
preschool room. The motion was made and seconded
to adjourn at 8:14 pm. The motion passed unani-
mously.
(Continued from page 8)
Have you sent in your 2011 ASSESSMENT AND AFFIDAVIT and pool user form?
All homeowners should have received the 2011 Assessment and Affidavit and Pool User Form in the mail. If
you did not receive it, please call 888 MCA INFO x 103 and leave your name and mailing address so that a copy
can be delivered to you. You can also email Mary Hughes at [email protected] and a copy will be
emailed to you or you can download a copy at www.montpelieronline.org.
The assessment for 2011 is $265 and is due March 1, 2011. All members paying the assessment prior to April 1
will receive a Bonus Guest Pass. This non-transferrable pass is kept on file at the pool and expires after the
2011 pool season.
Want to see if weve received your check? Go to www.montpelieronline.org paid assessments are listed by
lot number.
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Deerfield Community Center
January 6, 2011
Committee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian
Dennis, Jack Keating, Ron Lenart, Tim Shrewsbury and
Diana Sowle.
Committee Members Absent: Toni Byrd, ThomasJaehnigen, and Pauline Pettitt.
Community Members Present: M. Hughes
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM. J. Keating
made a motion to accept the amended December 2010
minutes. T. Shrewsbury seconded and the motion
passed unanimously
Old Business:
12203 Brittany Lane As there has been no response to
the letter sent regarding hole on the side of the
house, B. Dennis and D. Sowle will try to speak tothe owner.
12400 Cedarbrook Lane The house and yard continue
to improve so the matter is closed.
9003 Eastbourne M. Boddie received many messages
and phone calls and a written response regarding
the fine for providing food for vultures. B. Dennis
reported that the owner says she is not providing
food for them and they are damaging her property
and she would like to be rid of them also. As there is
no additional proof to the contrary, C. Dennis will
contact the owner to discuss further action.
8819 Gramercy Lane Hold until February for a re-
sponse to letter to the estate executors explainingthe violations: cardboard in windows, trailer in
driveway, debris in back yard, the extension and the
unacceptable surface (gravel) of the driveway.
9001 Montpelier Drive The yard has been tended.
Thank you.
9302 Montpelier Drive Hold until February for a re-
sponse to the fine ($500) for proceeding without
prior approval and removal of the oversized shed.
9314 Montpelier Drive J. Keating made a motion to
send a Cease and Desist regarding the fence whichis falling down in sections and the mold on the
house siding. R. Lenart seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously
8717 Graystone Lane T. Shrewsbury reported that
the RV was removed. Thank you.
12200 Cedarbrook Lane Hold until February for re-
sponse to letter that split rail fence be repaired or
removed.
9207 Twin Hill Lane R. Lenart will monitor to see if
the trailer was removed.
8911 Royal Ridge Lane Letter needed requesting
branches be removed from yard.8723 Oxwell Lane Boat is gone. Thank you.
8805 Montpelier Drive The driveway material is
brick which is acceptable and does not appear to
be wider than the allowed 25 feet.
New Business:
8721 Oxwell Lane Letter needed for proof of registra-
tion of three covered vehicles in driveway.
9210 Twin Hill Lane Letter needed asking for proof of
registration of covered vehicle in driveway.
The next meeting of the ACCC will be Thursday, Febru-
ary 3, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Community Center.The meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm.
ACCC REPORT
Contact Information for the 2011 Committee ChairsACC Committee
Michael Boddie
301 725-7586
Pool Committee
Paul Buehler
301 776-9886
Swim Team Committee
Lynne Collman
301-776-3098
Communications Committee
Tim Jacobs
240 841-2787
Security Committee
Richard [email protected]
301 725-6930
Elections Committee
Lynne Collman
301-776-3098
Facilities Committee
Richard Dengler
301 725-6930
and
David Eisenberg
301 776-1842
Governing Documents Committee
Tony Fleming
202 213-6856
Nominating Committee
Patricia Douville, Secretary
301 490-7614
Social Committee
Carla Bowen
888 622-4630 x104
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TREASURERS REPORT
At our Annual Meeting members of the community and
the Board of Trustees discussed the possibility of form-ing a Neighborhood Watch Program in Montpelier. The
goals of this program would be to reduce crime by tran-
sitioning our present Gate Keeper team into a more
formal program as endorsed by our police department.
The Neighborhood Watch Program involves no patrol-
ling, just an increased level of vigilance, but with a more
defined reporting procedure. We would need to train
block captains and additional participants to fully staff
the program, so the number of volunteer participants is
critical to our success.
If you were unable to attend the February 23rd
meeting
at the Towne Center Police Substation, but have an
interest in this program, please let me know. Other
communities have substantially reduced their crime
rate by adopting the Community Watch program.
Richard Dengler, Security Chairperson
Security Committee Neighborhood Watch Program
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY POLICESAFETY TIPS
Safety at Home: Keep doors and windows locked,
regardless of whether they areupper or lower level windows/entrances and garage doors (keepthem closed with interior doorlocked)
Install and use a peephole in yourdoor(s)
Do not answer knocks at the doorwithout first checking to see whoit is. Utilize peepholes or windowsto know who's there (even if youare expecting someone)
Instruct children and other familymembers not to answer/open thedoor automatically
Require identification from allstrangers (includes delivery/repairpersons and police officers). Ifyou're not sure of a person's ID,call the company/agency the per-son says they're from
Never leave notes/messages onyour door, since they advertisethat you're away and when youplan to return
Don't ever tell anyone that you ora neighbor are home alone
Use only initials and last names onmailboxes and phone listings (so as
not to identify yourself as a femaleor a female living alone) Use blinds and drapes for privacy Trim bushes and shrubbery to re-
move any hiding places for an at-tacker
Install good interior and exteriorlighting for protection. For addi-tional security, use timers to makeyour home appear occupied whenyou're away
Always be aware of your surround-ings
You and your neighbors keep close
watch for unusual cars or peoplein your communities and reportsuspicious activity to police
When jogging/taking walks or par-ticipating in other such outdooractivities alone, let someone knowyour intended path of travel andestimated time of return. Betteryet, don't jog/walk alone... go inpairs or a group
Always have car/house keys inhand before exiting secured areas
Keep hands free of excessive pack-ages/bulky items
Never enter your home if you seethat a door or window have beenforced. Go to a neighbor's and callpolice
Never place a key over your door-way or under a flowerpot, etc. Ifyou want, you can leave a sparekey with a neighbor that is wellknown to you
In dating situations, such as blinddates or when attending late nightevents, it is recommended thatyou double date with another cou-ple or take a friend with you
When returning home duringhours of darkness, if possible, usea cellular telephone to alert some-one inside your residence to ob-serve your arrival
WHEN YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BEHOME DURING THOSE HOURS OFNIGHT, LEAVE A LIGHT(S) ON IN-SIDE YOUR HOUSE AS WELL AS ONTHE EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOUSE.
Telephone Safety: If you receive obscene or annoying
phone calls, hang up immediately.If calls persist, report them to thepolice and the telephone company
If the call is a "wrong number,"don't reveal your name or num-ber, ask what number they di-aled... but don't tell them yournumber
Never divulge any informationover the phone
Instruct children that they shouldnever tell anyone on the phonethat you're not home, they shouldsay, "She can't come to the phoneright now, can I have her returnyour call?"
Automobile Safety: Always remove valuable items in
your vehicle (GPS, LAPTOPS, CAM-ERAS, PURSES, ETC)
Always have a charged cell phonewith you incase of an emergency(CALL 911)
Always have your keys in yourhand when going to your car.Never walk to your car digging inyour purse for your keys
Check the interior of your car be-fore entering, even when doorsare locked
Keep car doors locked at all times,both when driving or parkedPark in highly visible areas that arewell lit
Always be watchful of activity,people, cars near you
Keep your car gassed and in goodrunning order
If your car does become disabled,tie a piece of cloth to the doorhandle of your car and raise thehood, then sit in your locked caruntil help arrives. If someonestops, don't get out of the car, rollyour window down only slightly,and ask him or her to call a friend,relative, or police for assistance.
Do not accept rides from strangers Avoid walking alone, especially
late at night or in isolated or unfa-miliar areas
Don't stop for a stranded motorist,instead go to the nearest phoneand call police to assist them
Don't pick up hitchhikers Don't leave house keys attached to
your car keys when having yourcar serviced or at a parking ga-rage/lot
Other Safety Measures:
Avoid walking alone. Walk withsomeone or walk in areas whereother people are nearby
Don't dangle a purse by your sidein a way that a thief can run pastand grab it. When carrying a purse,keep it close to your body, pref-erably front of you
Avoid carrying large sums ofmoney and unnecessary creditcards
Never leave your purse unat-tended in shopping carts, etc.
Don't have your ID/address at-
tached to your car or house keys Stay in well lighted areas, away
from shrubs, doorways, and otherplaces of concealment
Avoid shortcuts such as alleys Be alert and aware. If someone
bothers you, don't be embarrassedto attract attention... scream, yellor whistle
From your Security Committee
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MONTPELIER INFORMATION LINE
1 888 MCA INF( 1 888 622-463 )
Press (zero) for Community AnnouncementsPress 11 for the ACCC
Press 12 for Resale Packages
Press 13 for the Administrative Assistant
Press 14 for Social Events & RSVPsMessages can be left at all extensions except for the
Announcement Line .
Remember
you can call the Information Line
(1-888-622-4630) or check the website
(www.montpelieronline.org) or (duringthe pool season) call the pool (301-317-
0106) for updates on activities that may
not be included in the Montpelier Today
newsletter.
How to Join the Montpelier Email Group
To join the Montpelier Email Group, follow these steps
exactly.
1. Have a computer that can get to Internet.
2. Enter this URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Montpelier
3. Click the Button at the middle right of the screen.
4. You will now have different steps depending whether
or not you already have a YAHOO account:
If you do have a YAHOO account, skip to STEP 7. If you
do not have a YAHOO account click on the button to
create a new account. Fill in all the information.
5. Enter the Code numbers exactly as they appear on the
screen and follow the directions.
6. You MUST VERIFY your Email account.
7. Once the account is verified and saved you can now
complete the FORM on the GROUP. Go to URL: http://
groups.yahoo.com/group/Montpelier
8. Enter your House Address or LOT number and enter
your REAL name.
9. Once that is submitted you may have to wait a few
days to get your request. If you need it quickly or need
help, please call Tim Jacobs, Communications Chairper-
son, at 240-841-2787.
Warm weather is here and the robins are returning just another reminder that summer is just around the
corner and the Marlins swim season is almost here!!!!!! Look out for the May/June issue which will contain
Registration dates/forms, Practice and Meet schedules. The upcoming season will also bring new and won-
derful changes to the team. Change is good but dont worry, the Montpelier Marlins will continue to main-
tain the good old community camaraderie and enthusiasm we have had for many years!
Any questions or need more information, please contact Lynne Collman at [email protected] or (301)
776-3098!!!! See you at the pool!!!
Sincerely,
Lynne Collman
MARLINS CORNER
MONTPELIER
Montpeliers new Website Administrator, Tony Fleming, created a great new look for our website.Its fresh and interesting and relevant! Stay tuned for more an interactive calendar ... more pho-
tos maybe a swim team page. Have an idea? Send it to [email protected].
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Montpelier Mansion History LectureMontpelier Mansion History LectureMontpelier Mansion History LectureMontpelier Mansion History Lecture The War of 1812 in Prince Georges CountyThe War of 1812 in Prince Georges CountyThe War of 1812 in Prince Georges CountyThe War of 1812 in Prince Georges County
Spring History Lecture SeriesJoin us the third Wednesdays in March, April and May at 7:30 pm for free history lectures. The talks are enlight-
ening, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the refreshments, delicious!Cost: Free
Wednesday, March 16, 7:30pm at Montpelier Arts CenterThe War of 1812 in Prince Georges County
Ralph Eshelman, author of the recently published book, The War of 1812 in the Chesapeake: A Reference Guide toHistoric Sites in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia,will speak on Maryland during that war, with
special emphasis on Prince Georges County.
Wednesday, April 20, 7:30 pmMaryland and the Civil War
Civil War historian Charles Mitchell will speak about Maryland on the edge of war, including the political andsocio-economic dynamics in the state as war approached. He will also cover wartime topics such as secession and
slavery. Mr. Mitchell's book, Maryland Voices of the Civil War, will be available for purchase.
(301) 377-7817, TTY: (301) 699-2544, www.pgparks.com
Montpelier Mansion
Saturday, April 30, 10am to 4pm
Join us for the 15th year of this family oriented festival.
Montpelier Mansion and Montpelier Arts Center join forces to bring youa day that will delight your senses. Hear live music. Indulge in tea and
scones in Montpeliers elegant South Wing. Take a tour of the man-sion, or visit the Art Centers galleries and studios. With over 30 ven-dors on the grounds, its a great opportunity to find the perfect Moth-
ers Day gift. Kids can play old-fashioned games, dress up in colonialcostume, see a live animal exhibit, and more.
Free
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MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONArchitectural Control Committee
Approval FormMember No: Date:
Name:Address:Telephone:
(Home) (Office)
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:
Revised 1207
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Installing a satellite dish to your home?
Replacing your fence or driveway?
STOP and SUBMITan 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 Todaynewsletter andon-line at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:
MCA
ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance
Committee (ACCC)
P.O. Box 2503
Laurel, MD 20709
Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM
at Deerfield Community Center.
ALL EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION,
ADDITIONS,
ALTERATIONS, SHEDS, FENCES,
REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVALNo new construction, addition, or alteration of a Mont-
pelier home shall be made without prior approval (see
approval form on preceding page) from the Architec-
tural Control & Compliance Committee. This includes
satellite dish installation. All exterior colors and mate-
rials shall blend harmoniously with the neighboring
dwellings. Proceeding without prior approval shall
constitute a covenant violation subject to enforce-
ment, including fines.
BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER
ENFORCEMENTBoats, campers, RVs, and camping trailers must be in
storage from November 1 through April 30.
UNLICENSED CARSArticle IV, section 5 of the covenants states no vehicle
can be stored on any lot except inside the garage. All
cars, covered or uncovered, must have a valid license
tag and sticker. Residents may be required to provide
proof of licensing if the license tag is not clearly visible
on the vehicle. In addition to the covenant above,
Prince Georges County Code states it is unlawful to
have more than one motor vehicle ... dismantled, inop-
erable or unlicensed on your premises. The one vehicle
that is allowed must be inside a closed garage.
USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC.The ACCC requests notification before placing a POD,
dumpster, or similar structure on any lot. Please in-
clude the maximum time that the structure will be on
the lot. Use an Approval Form for notification.
RENTING YOUR HOMENOMONTPELIERHOMECANBEUSEDFORANYPURPOSEOTHER
THAN A PRIVATE DWELLING FOR ONE FAMILY. NOTIFY YOUR
RENTALMANAGEMENTCOMPANY.
A printable copy of the MCA Governing Docu-
ments and the ACCC Approval Form can be found
online: www.montpelieronline.org
MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT
ACCC Meeting Dates: Thursday, March 3 and Thursday, April 7.
Meetings are at Deerfield Recreation Center at 7 PM.
Removing Trees or Broken Limbs Along Our Montpelier StreetsThe trees bordering the streets in Montpelier (such as the flowering pear trees) should be maintained by the
Countys Department of Public Works & Transportation. To report a downed tree or tree limb to these trees,
please call 301-499-8520, Monday thru Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. except Holidays. For after hours emergencies,
please call 301-499-8600. Trees on private property are the responsibility of the homeowner.
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All Tickets are $13 for general admission. Admissionfor students (18 & under) & active duty military and
seniors (65 & over) is $10.
March 11, 2011 through April 3, 2011Black Coffee by Agatha ChristieDirected by Mark AllenProduced by Maureen RogersThis little known mystery will surprise and delightChristie fans. The story concerns a physicist named SirClaude Amory who has come up with a formula for anatom bomb (Black Coffee was written in 1934!). In thefirst act, Sir Claude is poisoned (in his coffee, natu-rally) and Hercule Poirot is called in to solve the case.He does so after many wonderful twists and turns intrue Christie tradition.
April 15, 2011 through May 8, 2011Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel
Directed by Ben FislerThis extraordinary play is the story of five unmarriedsisters eking out their lives in a small village in Irelandin l936. We meet them at the time of the festival ofLughnasa, which celebrates the pagan god of the har-vest with drunken revelry and dancing. Their spareexistence is interrupted by brief, colorful bursts of mu-sic from the radio, their only link to the romance andhope of the world at large.
Winner of the 1992 Tony Award for Best Play, theOuter Critics Circle Award for Best Broadway Playand the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for
Best Play.
For reservations, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2. For further information
visit the web site at www.laurelmillplayhouse.org or contact Maureen Rogers
at [email protected] or 301-452-2557.
VULTURES ARE HERE AND THEY LIKE YOUR TRASH !
Please remember: Put garbage in covered containers or dark-colored trash bags.
White plastic bags are especially appealing to the birds vultures have been observed
breaking into white bags searching for food while ignoring dark trash bags. Lets all try to remove as many food
sources as possible while we work to move them elsewhere.
Several Montpelier residents have been told that our Montpelier Post Office could be closed when the lease on
their space runs out in late April. As we all have heard, the Postal Service has enormous budget problems and
limited avenues for reducing their debt. According to articles printed in the Wall Street Journal and The Washing-
ton Post, the Postal Service plans to begin closing as many as 2,000 post offices this March and will review an-
other 16,000 that are operating at a deficit. Current laws only allow the Postal Service to close offices for leaseexpirations and maintenance problems not for profitability. The Postal Service is lobbying Congress to allow it
to close unprofitable post offices.
Unfortunately, our Montpelier Post Office has both maintenance problems and an expiring lease so it is a likely
candidate for closure although postal staff said that a final decision had not yet been made. If you would like
to express your concern about this issue, contact information for our elected representatives is listed below:
In addition, email address links are available on our website: www.montpelieronline.org. The website will alsopost any current developments on this issue.
Congressman Steny Hoyer 202-225-4131
Senator Barbara Mikulski 202-224-4654
Senator Benjamin Cardin 202-224-4524
County Councilwoman Mary Lehman 301-952-3887
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Mansion Tours:MarchNovemberMondaysThursdays: Drop-in self-guided tours,11 am3 pmSundays: Guided tours at noon, 1, 2, and 3 pmAdmission for Mansion Tours:$3/adults, $2/seniors/groups, $1/ages 5-18, FREE/ages 4 &underThe Montpelier Mansion Gift Shop Hours:Sunday-Friday, 11 am - 4 pmThe Montpelier Mansion Gift Shop is now located in themansion office. Montpelier memorabilia, books, music andold-fashioned toys are for sale. Call 301-377-7817 for moreinformation.
Sunday, April 3, 2:30 pmSpring Bonnet Tea
Wear your favorite bonnet, hat, chapeau or sombrero! Getcreative! Prizes awarded in several catagories. Call for de-tails. Cost: $25 per person. Payment required in advance. Reservations required. Call 301-377-7817 (no e-mail reser-vations please).
Saturday, April 23, 10-11:30 amThings We Believe In: A workshop on Preserving Fam-ily Photographs, Scrapbooks and Other DocumentsKick off Preservation Week with this workshop on preserv-
ing family documents. Led by Montpelier Mansion collec-tions manager Karen Whitehair, this workshop will intro-duce you to the techniques used by archivists to preservehistorical documents, and will provide resources you canuse to become your own familys archivist.Ages 16 and over . Fee: $5/person Reservations required.call 301- 377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544.
MMMMONTPELIERONTPELIERONTPELIERONTPELIER MMMMANSIONANSIONANSIONANSIONRoute 197 and Muirkirk Road
Friends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierMembership Fee: $10/year
Additional Family Member: $5/year
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE CASH CHECK
Mail to:FOM MembershipChairman
PO Box 3006Laurel, MD 20709
Benefits Include:
Quarterly subscriptions to
the Fireback Newsletter
Invitations to special
events
Chesapeake WoodturnersChesapeake WoodturnersChesapeake WoodturnersChesapeake WoodturnersExhibitExhibitExhibitExhibitMarch 1 - 31
11 am to 4 pm DailyOpening Reception: Saturday, March 5, 1 pm
See the mansion filled with beautiful turned wood objects,all hand-made by members of the
Chesapeake Woodturners.Demonstrations will be given Saturdays and
Sundays, 1pm to 4pm,weather permitting (please call to verify).
Free
HandsHandsHandsHands----On History Day: Be aOn History Day: Be aOn History Day: Be aOn History Day: Be aWoodturners ApprenticeWoodturners ApprenticeWoodturners ApprenticeWoodturners Apprentice
Saturday, March 12, 1-4pm
Work in a woodturners shop and help make chairs the old
-fashioned way. Learn how the legs and spindles areturned on a lathe. Youll get to weave the seats. Youll
also see woodturners making pens on a lathe, and you cankeep the pen! At the end, youll get your very own ap-
prentices contract, which you can sign yourself with yournew pen!
Cost: $5 per participant All ages
Also at the Montpelier Mansion
(301) 377-7817, TTY: (301) 699-2544, www.pgparks.com
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Helping Hands are younger residents of Montpelier willing to work for otherresidents at hourly or fixed rates arranged between you and the helper.
There is no charge for a Helping Hands listing.
Please call 888 622-4630 x103 to be included on the next Helping Hands registry or if any updates are needed on your listing.
Sandra Smith
[email protected] Cell: 301-758-7103MHIC# 123363 Fax: 240-524-8509
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