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2011 Board of Trustees

President’s Letter 4

2011 Candidates Biographies 5

Communications Survey 6

2011 MCA Board Election Ballot 7

2010 Annual Meeting Minutes 9

June 2011 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 11

June 2011 ACCC Meeting Minutes 13

Treasurer’s Report 16

Marlin’s Report 19

GLO in the Garden 21

ACCC Approval Form 22

Helping Hands 26

July 2011 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 14




Dear Neighbors:

Another year has flown by and the 2011 Board of Trus-

tees is winding down after a great year. We never

failed to have a meeting due to lack of a quorum which

allowed us to keep running the business of the Associa-tion. We completed all our projects in time to maxi-

mize the summertime fun in the sun.

Jim Harkins renovated the benches in front of the ten-

nis courts and replaced the wooden feet on the

benches inside, so they would not dig into our newly

resurfaced courts. One of the most noticeable projects

of the year was the cleaning up of the bushes around

the courts. Not sure if the increased use of the tennis

courts was due to the great weather, new surfaces or

the fact that we could see the courts so well now. They

just seem to be calling out to us as we drive by after

work….

The back hill of the pool also continues to improve as

we turn dirt into a nicely landscaped vista. Soon there

will be enough on the hill to reduce the demand for

weeding and we will be able to enjoy a low mainte-

nance area that will grow more beautiful every year.

The Architectural Control and Compliance Committee

volunteers, led by Michael Boddie, continue to work

through the issues with the many homes we have that

are in the hands of the banks and mortgage companies.

Neighbors have improvements that must be checkedand voted on, as well as the occasional complaints that

need to be handled. We have the luxury of having sea-

soned ACCC veterans to adjudicate their conflicts. It is

truly a thankless job and we appreciate their time and

dedication.

Finally, I would like to thank the 2011 Board of Trustees

for supporting the community with their time and en-ergy. Whether it was Lillian Fazio paying the bills while

picking up deadfall around the tennis courts and pool

back hill or Tony Fleming totally revamping our web

site and standardizing the Governing Documents, we

have a super group. My trusty VP, Jack Keating had

the tennis courts fence painted and installed new

drinking fountains at the tennis courts and pool. Tricia

Douville kept the minutes going when our tireless

keeper-of-all-information Administrative Assistant,

Mary Hughes was out of town; we sure do miss her

when she is at the beach. The facilities have been well

cared for by Richard Dengler and Dave Eisenberg while

the Yahoo messages have been kept efficiently moving

with Tim Jacobs at the helm. And last but not least,

Paul Buehler has fought the good fight with the cicada

killing sand wasps in the volleyball court while caring

for the biggest attraction and most rare of amenities,

our neighborhood pool. Thank you for letting me be a

part of it, it has truly been a great year.

Bob Derrick

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR ALL MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 13 and Tuesday, October 11 for the monthly board meetings at

Deerfield Community Center, preschool room. All meetings begin at 7 PM. Montpelier homeowners are

encouraged to attend.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ACCC)

Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Deerfield Community Center, preschool room.

The next meetings will be Thursday, September 1 and Thursday, October 6.








BALLOT/PROXY BALLOT/PROXY BALLOT/PROXY

MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

The following names are submitted to the Membership for election to the Board of Trustees for the 2011-

2012 term. There are nine (9) vacancies on the Board and there are SEVEN (7) candidates. Check eachcandidate’s name for whom you wish to vote. Only one (1) indivisible vote per Lot may be cast for eachvacancy.

1) PAUL BUEHLER _____

2) BOB DERRICK _____

3) PATRICIA DOUVILLE _____

4) DAVE EISENBERG _____

5) LILLIAN FAZIO _____

6) TIMOTHY JACOBS _____

7) JACK KEATING _____

The undersigned appoints _____________________________________(a Member of the MCA) as proxy

with full power of substitution to vote as indicated at the Annual Meeting to be held September 25, 2011,

2 PM at the Montpelier Art Barn, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD.

PRINT NAME ADDRESS

SIGNATURE DATE LOT#

Members are entitled to revoke a proxy and vote in person at the official meeting.. Mailed proxies

MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MEETING. Mail to:

MCA ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

P.O. BOX 3414

LAUREL, MARYLAND 20709




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BALLOT/PROXY

MCA ELECTIONS COMMITTEEPOST OFFICE BOX 3414LAUREL, MD 20709

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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.2010 Annual Meeting Minutes

September 26, 2010Montpelier Arts Center

Trustees in Attendance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick,

Richard Dengler, Patricia Douville, Dave Eisenberg,

Lillian Fazio, Tim Jacobs, and Jack Keating.

Trustees absent with cause: Julia Coldren-Walker

Community Members Present: See committee report

below.

Trustee Derrick called the meeting to order at 2:00

PM. A quorum of the community was present for con-

ducting business. Trustee Derrick introduced the cur-

rent board members.

Secretary’s Report: P. Douville

Trustee Douville asked the membership to review the

annual meeting minutes. A motion was made and

seconded to approve the minutes. The minutes were

approved unanimously by the membership.

President’s Report: B. Derrick

Using a Power Point© presentation B. Derrick did a

year in review for the members. He thanked the many

volunteers and committee members who have worked

for the community. As stated in Article IV, Section 2B,

it is the duty of the board to maintain the common

grounds and several projects were undertaken this

year: new fence around the playground and pool, re-

furbished the gates for the tennis courts, overhauled

the main electrical service and interior wiring for the

pool, added a sand volleyball court, and replaced two

drinking fountains.

The balloting was closed.

Treasurer’s Report: L. Fazio, Treasurer

A Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement to Septem-

ber 2010, and proposed budget were distributed.

Committee Reports

Election Committee – L. Collman, Chairperson an-

nounced the results of the election: Paul Buehler,

Richard Dengler, Bob Derrick, Patricia Douville, Dave

Eisenberg, Lillian Fazio, Tony Fleming, Tim Jacobs, and

Jack Keating.

Seventy-nine ballots were collected. Members casting

ballots either in person and by proxy at the September

26, 2010 Annual Meeting for the Montpelier Commu-

nity Association Board of Trustees: Lot No. 15, 17, 18,

70, 72, 81, 121, 129,141, 147, 155, 161, 170, 186, 207,

208, 229, 251, 270, 258, 268, 271, 273, 276, 278, 285,

287, 288, 289, 291, 295, 328, 334, 354, 358, 361, 372,

381, 385, 422, 425, 429, 430, 432, 436, 439, 450, 454,

455, 471, 474, 477, 487, 489, 496, 507, 508, 519, 546,

550, 556, 563, 577, 592, 594, 596, 601, 610, 624, 629,

630, 633, 641, 647, 648, 659, 671, 672, 680.

Old Business:

None

New Business:

Community members discussed the desire to install

security cameras in the neighborhood. The possibility

of obtaining a grant for community development

through a “501 c3” was suggested and discussed. E.

Brown de Colstoun also suggested building a commu-

nity center with grant money. Another member with

experience in community development grants ex-

plained that the process is very competitive and it

would be more likely to obtain a grant for security

cameras than a project as large as a community cen-

ter. Trustee Derrick explained further that the com-

munity building might be open to the general public

unless funding was secured through special assess-

ments. He encouraged anyone interested in such a

project to research the idea and bring a proposal to

the board for consideration.

Several candidates for the upcoming election spoke to

the membership. Former Prince George’s County Po-

lice Chief Melvin High discussed crime and his plans for

the Sheriff’s office if elected. State Senator Doug Pe-

ters answered questions and discussed community

grants. He also introduced Geraldine Valentino-Smithwho is running for a seat in the House of Delegates.

Rosalind Johnson, District 1, PG County Public School

District, spoke about our schools.

L. Collman discussed the Marlins swim team and ex-

tended an invitation to members to sign up eligible

children and grandchildren for the next season.

(Continued on page 10)

The proposed minutes from the 2010 Annual Meeting are below. Members are asked to review the minutes

and a vote to approve or amend will be taken at the September 25, 2011 Annual Meeting.




Montpelier Community Association, Inc.

Annual Meeting AgendaSunday, September 25, 2011

2:00 PMMontpelier Arts Center

Call to Order – Bob Derrick 10 minutes

Introduction of Board

Verification of Quorum / Proxies

Closing of Balloting

Secretary’s Report – Tricia Douville 10 minutes

Review of 2011 Minutes

President’s Report – Bob Derrick 25 minutes

Year in Review

Financial Report – Lillian Fazio 10 minutes

Proposed 2012 Budget

Committee Reports – As Needed 5 min./indiv.

Election Committee Report – Lynne Collman 5 minutes

Results of the Election

Old Business – Bob Derrick 10 minutes

Guest Speaker – Angela Alsobrooks, 15 minutes

Prince George’s Cty State’s Attorney

New Business – Open Forum 10 min./indiv.

Adjournment – Bob Derrick

G. Hynes suggested that members start calling the

county to get trees along the streets pruned. She ex-

plained that it may take several calls, but you will get

results.

E. Brown de Colstoun suggested that money from the

Gypsy Moth Fund be used to cut down aging and dead

trees in the neighborhood.

Trustee Derrick asked for a motion to adjourn. The

motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 pm.

(Continued from page 9)




Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

June 14, 2011

Trustees in Attendance: P.Buehler, B.Derrick, J.Keating,

R.Dengler, L.Fazio, T.Douville, T.Jacobs

Trustees absent with cause: D.Eisenberg, T.Fleming

Community Members Present: Peg Steiner, Jill BuehlerPresident Derrick called the meeting to order at 7:02.

There was a quorum.

Secretary’s Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the May 2011 board meeting were re-

viewed. Trustee Keating made a motion to accept the

minutes as presented; Trustee Dengler seconded; there

was no discussion; the vote passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report: Lillian Fazio

The deposit (in question) of $175 from Trustee Jacobs

made last month has been placed in the checking ac-

count and designated as “other”. Trustee Jacobs do-

nated the money and requested it be donated for “Kids

Water Park”.

Trustee Fazio paid Trustee Jacobs for all the money put

out for Montpelier Online. Billing for any internet service

MCA is now paying. HOWEVER – no bill so for internet

services but bills for info (telephone) line.

As of May, 2011, $171,664 has been received in 2011

assessments.

As of June 14, 2011, there is still $18,025 in uncollected

assessments which Trustee Fazio is working on.

On May 27, Trustee Fazio and Corinne Rosen (MCA attor-

ney) drove to Upper Marlboro because [a homeowner ]

filed an intent to defend that was brought for non-payment of assessment dues. [The homeowner] failed to

show up and an Affidavit Judgment was awarded for

$914.40 in favor of MCA. The judge refused to pay

Corinne for her time. The judgment allows MCA to place

liens against any of her real property. Interest continues

to grow on amount owed. Corinne will have to re-file.

M. Hughes will give Corinne the go-ahead to proceed

with the case.

Gypsy Moth Fund: Trustee Fazio contacted several peo-

ple from the USDA and they all feel there is no imminent

danger (they could see for the next 2-3 years) from an-

other gypsy moth infestation. Trustee Fazio suggested it

was time to place these funds into the reserve fund and

suggested a notice be placed in Montpelier Today about

an upcoming vote at the Annual Meeting. The funds are

currently in an interest bearing account: ($32,000.00+ in

a certificate of deposit; Feb.2012 expires). They were

collected in a special assessment years ago; Can a future

board use the $$ for other purpose – may need commu-

nity vote. Need to ask MCA attorney.

Trustee Fazio presented the balance sheet as of May 31,

2011.

Motion was made by Trustee Keating to accept the Treas-

urer’s report; seconded by Trustee Fazio; passed unani-

mously.

ACCC Committee Report: Jack Keating

ACCC met this month; few questions about foreclosed

houses and their yards, fire house being cleaned-

dumpster on driveway; no real issues.

Trustee Douville passed on a question from a neighbor

whether or not he needed to get a shed approved that

was approved by a previous board because he now wants

to change the location of the shed. Trustee Keating said

‘yes’ he does need approval again. Homeowner must

come to meeting with paperwork.

Trustee Derrick asked M. Boddie to see if the Block Cap-

tains would inventory abandoned homes to determine

how many there are. A board member or M. Hughesneeds to go to the bank/mortgage companies and “bird

dog” them to keep the yards maintained. Trustee

Keating will talk to M. Boddie to get a count of homes;

discussed at ACCC meeting how to identify them. Objec-

tive of this is to pressure the owner of the home, or the

bank, to maintain the exterior up to covenant standards.

MCA will not cut grass of these homes. There was an

approximation that there are around 15 abandoned

homes.

Communications Committee – no report

Facilities Committee: Richard Dengler

Work statement for common grounds in email: Nick Mills

picks up trash in field; inspects cans and empties if full;

each Friday empties all cans. Challenge – walking entire

property to inspect for trash.

$70.00 per quarter; Nick needs to learn property

boundaries. Trustee Dengler will supervise. Trustee Der-

rick has observed trash behind the basketball courts.

Picnic table will be moved; bench pushed over for safety;

playground and tennis court bench wood needs to be

replaced.

Feet on benches in tennis courts are digging into court

surface: Trustee Keating discussed with a neighborhood

welder what to do. Jack will see E.J. 6/15 and ask aboutrepairing.

Landscaping – master gardeners- neighbors donating

surplus plants – go to homes and dig up and replant at

pool/common grounds; best one on a volunteer day su-

pervised by master gardeners. Have to wait for Fall or

Spring now.

Volunteer day mission to weed hill and mulch. Any fu-

ture plants must wait for Fall or Spring





Peg Steiner sent soil sample to U Delaware to determine

best plants to use.

Trustee Dengler trying to fix swing in playground; needs

some supplies.

Pool Committee: Paul Buehler

New pump and impeller problems resolved; American

Pools reshaped impeller to draw less amps; calibrated the

breakers at a higher number – 47.5 amps; master breaker

at 50 amps.

Small leak in wading pool – covered by warrantee? Not a

noticeable drop in water, just see air. Need to put Ameri-

can Pool on notice to repair post season; get official no-

tice so work gets done; American Pools have been paid for

their work.

Trustee Buehler purchased fuse ball table at Sports Au-

thority $150.00, with 2 year warrantee for breakage; Trus-

tee Fazio will reimburse when she gets the receipt.

Trustees Derrick and Buehler fixed air hockey table legs.

Other 2 older fuse ball tables need new legs.Could use at least 2 Lifetime® picnic tables. May put one

in baby pool. < $1,000; buy one with a handicapped table

top.

Target ($500), Home Depot ($300) and Pool Umbrellas

($1,000) sell off-set umbrellas for baby pool shade

<$1,000. Trustee Keating suggests heavy duty umbrella

for lasting purposes, not the Home Depot umbrella.

White-top tables (1-2 taken out of commission this year)

buy six for $162.45 each; 10 umbrellas ($52.16 each)

Money to come out of pool budget.

Trustee Jacobs made a motion to approve $7,000 for pur-

chase 6 round white tables ($162.45ea), 2 lifeguard um-brellas ($192.00ea); 10 (Recreonics) table umbrellas

($52.16 ea); 3 picnic tables: 2 regular ($680ea), one handi-

capped ($710); permanent umbrella ($2,300); in-ground

BBQ (and concrete) ($250-500) for near volleyball area;

Trustee Buehler seconded it; Discussion: money coming

from pool budget; pool budget: $8,000.00. Passed unani-

mously.

Social Committee: no report

Next party July 4th

Security Committee: Richard Dengler

Royal Ridge property back doors open; no damage; Trus-

tee Dengler and Joe Bacarella locked doors but they were

open next time they returned; they locked them again;

doesn’t appear anything is missing; owner contacted and

thanked Trustee Dengler, but says he no longer owns it .

Police want list of abandoned properties too.

No crime lately in neighborhood.

Discussed signs in neighborhood to get rid of solicitors

~$50 each.

Need radar on Montpelier Drive.

Tennis Committee: Lillian Fazio

Work started on courts: enlarged cracks and patched;

power washed to remove mold.

Fiberglass patching over all cracks; clean debris; resurface;

should be done by end of week (June 18).

Low spots: not bad according to Trustee Fazio; low spot

repair pushes water to another spot; not worth it to re-

pair; tennis players do not think it’s a problem; can usesqueegees to remove water; Trustee Keating concerned

about paying for major repairs while leaving low spots;

surface is sloped for runoff.

Lumber around the edge (left of gate) is loose; ask if they

will bolt back into the ground.

One back section of shrubs not removed; took only

marked shrubbery out.

Any demand for tennis lessons? Will ask Lynn Coleman if

kids are interested; Trustee Fazio will search for an in-

structor; will put a sign at pool; notice in newsletter and

on email; possible that MCA will subsidize?

Old BusinessCollect operating procedures from each committee and

officers: each chair/officer will do their own SOP.

Governing Docs – Trustee Fleming working previous sug-

gestions.

Water fountain ($150) will be replaced between bath-

rooms.

Screen for boys bathroom to be installed.

Showers – trickle when two showers running.

Ken Tesch from Lighthouse fixed men’s’ room stall.

Mike Owens asked for estimate on how improve reliabil-

ity. Replace flapper valves every other year; shouldn’t let

them dry out, but water’s turned off after season.

Ken said he showed guard how to adjust water to get bet-

ter flow.

New Business

Angela Alsobrooks – State’s Attorney, would like to come

to one of our meetings –invite to annual meeting but not

if only political campaigning.

Bushes removed around tennis courts; leaves remain and

need to be removed; Trustee Dengler got a bid from Brick-

man for $100.00; get a bid form Matt and Adam’s land-

scaping; roots need to be removed around tennis courts;

ground stumps only.

Deerfield Run will charge $30.00 per hour to use facility;

what to do? July begins fee: $1,400 per year in fees

(Board and ACCC each month); Trustee Buehler made a

motion to pay $1,400 to have meetings at Deerfield; sec-

onded by Trustee Keating; no discussion; Vote: Trustee

Jacobs opposed; all others agreed.

Pool Rules: pool committee has the right to make rules;

Lighthouse must also concur – does Board need to vote

on changes? NO - unless members complain and come to






Deerfield Community Center

June 2, 2011

Committee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Toni Byrd,

Brian Dennis, Jack Keating , Ron Lenart, Pauline Pettitt, Tim

Shrewsbury and Diana Sowle.

Community Members Present: Mr. and Mrs. Eiserike, M.

Hughes.

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM. R. Lenart made

a motion to accept the amended May 2011 minutes. The

motion was seconded by T. Shrewsbury and passed unani-

mously.

Old Business:

12203 Brittany Lane – Owner has cleaned up several of

the violations which he could do himself and is planning

additional repairs with a home improvement profes-

sional.

12804 Cedarbrook – T. Byrd made a motion to send a

letter to the owners requesting that the debris outsidethe home be cleaned up by August 1. R. Lenart sec-

onded the motion and it passed unanimously.

8814 Gramercy Lane – A statement of fine ($250 fine-

4/8/11) for bringing trailer out of storage early will be

sent as there has been no response from the owner.

9314 Montpelier Drive – Owner has not sent the com-

mittee paperwork regarding the State’s response to fix

the fence. As the paperwork has not been received, a

fine is accruing monthly, the fence appears to be broken

on both sides of the property, and the mold or algae has

been on the home since 2010. T. Byrd made a motion

to turn the matter over to the attorney to take what-

ever steps are needed to resolve this matter. R. Lenartseconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

9302 Montpelier Lane – Owner has not provided the pa-

perwork and neighbor’s signatures as promised. The

shed has not been removed. M. Boddie will draft a letter

to the owner explaining that the fines have not been for-

given (1) the $500 fine for proceeding without prior ap-

proval, 2) the fine of $500 a month for failure to remove

the shed and the promised paperwork has not been sent

to the committee.

8730 Oxwell Lane – A statement of $250 fine (4/8/11) for

bringing trailer out of storage early will be sent to the

owner.

8911 Royal Ridge Lane – The grass has been cut, but the

branches/debris remains. Owner of record will be sent

a letter informing him that the branches were not

picked up.9210 Twin Hill Lane – Car has blocks behind the tires, but

the committee does not feel this is a violation.

New Business:

8903 Eastbourne – J. Keating made a motion to approve

an addition to the rear of the house and storage shed

pending the signatures of the neighbors behind the house

who can see the addition. T. Byrd seconded the motion

and it passed unanimously.

8900 Montpelier Drive – The committee is requesting

assistance from M. Lehman to find the responsible owner

to repair the fallen gutters and debris on this abandoned

house.12114 Mt. Pleasant Drive – Request approved for a paver

walkway down the driveway and around the garage. (Yes

online: J. Keating, T. Byrd, T. Shrewsbury)

8809 Oxwell Lane – Owner presented a request for ap-

proval to improve the drainage on his property. House

may also be graded to improve drainage, and a drain will

be installed across the back and into a dry well. A drain

may also be installed near the driveway. T. Byrd made a

motion to accept the request. T. Shrewsbury seconded

the motion and it passed unanimously. Owner explained

that he will be replacing the driveway and his roof in the

future. The committee explained that as long as the roof and driveway are the same placement/material as the

originals, no additional approval will be needed.

8801 Oxwell Lane – A letter will be sent explaining that

the committee cannot approve a 10 x 14 foot shed.

12502 Silverbirch Lane – M. Boddie cut the two-foot high

grass on this vacant house. The committee will ask M.

Lehman for help identifying responsible owners.

12503 Silverbirch Lane – Letter needed for gutter falling


ACCC REPORT

board to appeal

Steps not wide enough going into playground from wad-

ing pool; they are to code; handrail too far from steps;

check out to see if it’s to code; swing gate inward and

move handrail-suggestion E.J. ( homeowner, welder) may

be able to fix.

Basketball hoops need nets – facilities; Rich Dengler will

purchase; Tim Jacob’s son will put up.

Walkway between tennis courts and house – very hazard-

ous; talk of repairing when parking lot done; discussed

new asphalt or gravel – no bikes on gravel; Trustee

Dengler get bid on walkway – Trustee Keating gave Trus-

tee Dengler a figure for walkway.

Need barbed wire because kids are still getting into pool

from electrical box and handrail on steps.

The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 12,

2011 at 7:00 pm at Deerfield Run Recreation Center, pre

-school room. The motion was made by Trustee Dengler

to adjourn at 8:23 PM; it was seconded and passed unani-

mously.





Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

July 12, 2011

down in front of house.

12602 Silverbirch Lane – Letter needed for excessive clut-

ter in driveway.

9200 Ethan Court – Request for approval to paint house

and shutters was approved online. (Yes – R. Lenart, T.

Byrd, T. Shrewsbury, J. Keating, M. Boddie)

The next meeting of the ACCC will be Thursday, July 7,

2011 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Community Center. The

meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.


Trustees in Attendance: Dave Eisenberg, Bob Derrick,

Lillian Fazio, Tricia Douville, Jack Keating, Richard Dengler,

Tony Fleming, Paul Buehler Community Members Present: Toni Byrd, Peg Stainer,

David and Mason Gorthy, Mary Derrick, Lucille Young,

Gloria Hynes, Ethelyn Bishop, Rilla Potter, Carmen Booker

Due to the number of new people in attendance the Trus-

tees introduced themselves.

Meeting called to order: 7:04 PM There was a quorum.

Secretary’s Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the June, 2011 meeting were reviewed.

Trustee Derrick called for changes/additions/deletion

there were none. Trustee Dengler moved to accept as

submitted; Trustee Keating seconded; approved unani-

mously.

Treasurer’s report: Trustee Lillian Fazio

As of June 30, 2011, we have collected $176,074 in 2011

assessments. Trustee Fazio is going to start contactinghomeowners to let them know of the monetary conse-

quences of their non-payments.

Trustee Fazio sent an email to the MCA Accountant,

Adrian Simmons, concerning the progress of our compila-

tions from 2009 and 2010 (the Audit review of those

years). Mr. Simmons has been out of town. Lillian would

like to be able to provide a report for the annual meeting.

Trustee Keating asked why in ‘fixed assets’ there is

$598.95 in this category? Trustee Fazio said the account-ant wants items tracked on balance sheet for depreciation

purposes. The assumption is that all purchases from the

past have been depreciated to zero and that we should

start now recording all new purchases.

Motion by Trustee Keating to accept treasurer’s report;

2nd

by Trustee Dengler. Unanimously approved.

Committee Reports

ACCC: Toni Byrd was asked by Michael Boddie to attend

and give the report. Ms Byrd reviewed the actions from

the last ACCC meeting. Board members requested a copy

of the ACCC minutes via e-mail.

When a home owner cannot be identified the ACCC noti-fies Dept Environmental Resources to file complaint and

they contact the mortgage/bank. Councilwoman Mary

Lehman has also been asked for assistance in tracking

down the responsible parties for foreclosed homes.

ACCC ‘block captains’ are compiling a list of abandoned

homes from surveys as well as from complaints made byneighbors. Will send current list to Trustee Derrick.

There has been some issue with feral cats and Trustee

Fleming noted that since the MCA can’t control/deal with

animals we should remind the community to call PG

County Services. This has been done and all information

needed is on the http://montpelieronline.org website.

Communications Committee: Trustee Tony Fleming

There has not been a committee meeting for a while and

one has been requested.

The montpelieronline.org website has lists seven realtors

and it was discussed that since we don’t have a way to vet

who gets on the list, we can’t list all realtors in the area

and since we now offer a way to provide advertisement

space for a fee shouldn’t we remove the list. Before re-

moving the list, Trustee Fleming will call each of them and

see if they would like to advertize on our site.

Current advertising fees seem to cover cost of running

website, approximately $25/month.

Facilities Committee: Trustee Richard Dengler

Trustee Fazio noted that she has been walking around the

tennis courts regularly picking up sticks. Trustee Dengler

has had some work done for $200.00 for clean up around

basketball courts. Trustee Derrick reminded the group

that Committee chairs must sign off on work done prior toinvoices being paid.

There is a desire to do a major clean up of the area around

the tennis courts and mulch two sides of the courts

(pathway and soccer field sides). We have one bid that

includes using the free mulch from the currently ongoing

County tree replacement program for $750 from Matt and

Adam’s. Brickman quoted $204 to pick up leaves and

branches.

An area near the old drinking fountain is washed out and

needs dirt. Since there is not a written scope of what ser-

vices we specifically are contracting for, the Board agreed

to have those interested meet and walk the site and write

up a scope so we can get a clear understanding of what isneeded and the cost.

Gloria Hynes, one of our Master Gardeners, reported that





beautification in pool area is an ongoing process. The ivy

and roses were cut back in March and new trees were

planted. Most of the roses have come back but so have

the weeds. She presented a schematic drawing of her

suggestions for additional planting on the pool hill. The

Board voted to approve liriope along the front edge of

the hill at previous meeting. It has not been planted –waiting for cooler planting season.

The Master Gardeners suggested spraying weed killer,

waiting two weeks then pulling the weeds and preparing

ground with new soil for plantings. Discussion ensued

about weeding the back hill – maybe volunteers, maybe

Brickman; weeding only now and planting groundcover

later; regular weeding throughout the summer; paying

someone to weed regularly. Facility Committee will work

with Master Gardeners to come up with plans to weed

and plant in fall.

Since some Montpelier residents have offered plantsfrom their own yards, that need thinning anyway, it was

suggested that we have a volunteer day to provide theworkforce to ‘harvest’ the plants from various home-

owner’s yards and plant them under the direction of the

Master Gardeners.

Pool committee: Trustee Paul Buehler (delayed) Trustee

Bob Derrick offered some pool updates:

A list was handed out detailing what was approved for

purchase at the previous board meetings and the status

of each item.

Pool shade options were discussed: fixed (bolted to con-

crete) year round $5,000-$8,000 approx. in baby pool;

another structure in front of brick planter in big pool

area. No action.

There has been entry after hours into pool over the new

fence near utility boxes. The wire above the fence is bro-

ken in this area. Trustee Derrick suggests barbed wire in

these locations to prevent after hours entry. Discussion

ensued concerning whether or not there has been prop-

erty damage. Noted that it is MCA’s responsibility to do

what we can to prevent entry after hours to prevent the

possibility of, not only of property damage, but more im-

portantly for the safety of people in an unsupervised

swimming pool.

Homeowner David Gorthy voiced his complaint about an

incident his pregnant wife and their son encountered at

the pool: Several young men (17-20 yr old) were playing

a rough game of basketball his wife was slammed and his

child went underwater; the individuals did not respond to

her requests to be careful and in fact ignored her and

continued rough play. She spoke to the gate attendant

who logged the complaint in the daily log. The gate at-

tendant spoke to the pool manager. Mr. Gorthy wrote an

email and had numerous responses from homeowners

some expressing similar experiences with the basketball

situation. Mr. Gorthy was concerned that the guards or

the manager did not do anything in response.

Trustee Derrick assured him that the pool manager was

authorized to maintain a safe environment and can and

does control unruly patrons. Another adult on the prem-

ises, the gate attendant, can also be consulted and asked

to assist if necessary, but ultimately it’s up to the pool

manager or assistant to enforce the rules.

The pool committee and other board members will share

concerns with the pool management company aboutrough housing and basketball playing. One option may be

to use another type of ball that’s not a real basketball.

Carmen Booker spoke about foul language used by some

patrons as well as in one incident by a life guard. Mrs.

Booker complained about youths in pool without adult

supervision. Trustee Fleming asked if there is a state law

for a minimum age allowed in pool without adult supervi-

sion? Mrs. Booker was concerned about the ability to

identify pool employees. Trustee Derrick told her that

employees wear clothing with LIFEGUARD should there

be any question.Footballs and Frisbees can be a danger in pool as well.

Mrs. Hynes witnessed an incident with these and said thelifeguard response to her complaint was that footballs

were allowed in the pool. Serious incidents should be

communicated with Lighthouse pool management imme-

diately. Trustee Keating said the board will act on these

cases by communicating these concerns to Lighthouse

Pools.

Social Committee no update

Security Committee Trustee Richard Dengler

Incidents: Trustee Dengler announced some incidents:

Groceries stolen from a homeowner unloading car; Car

stolen on Cedarbrook Lane; Garage entries.

Aug 2 is National Night out at District 6 substation in

Beltsville.

A speed clock on Montpelier Drive is scheduled for this

month but no radar. Trustee Keating again requested a

radar on Montpelier Drive where the speeding happens,

at the end of the street when people are trying to ‘make

the light’ to Rt 197.

Tennis Committee Trustee Lillian Fazio

Work has been completed on the tennis courts. Don Keis-

ter reported that after a heavy rain, there were no sub-

stantial puddles.Players leaving gate unlock when they leave; may need

sign or self- locking or spring loaded gate

Jim Harkins has been repairing the benches inside andoutside the courts. He has also replaced the warped

court edging boards at the entrance and one on the left

side of the court. Jim said he will paint the boards around

the perimeter of the fence.

In anticipation of cleanup around the tennis courts, Trus-

tee Fazio sprayed the area with Roundup.

According to MCA insurance agent Ken Lines a tennis in-

structor who is not a homeowner would not be covered






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TREASURER’S REPORT

Balance SheetAs of July 31, 2011

Other




for liability in case of accident. Consequently, the in-

structor declined to instruct. A homeowner proposed

that community members do the teaching. It was sug-

gested to offer a “Tennis Clinic” as an alternative to les-

sons.

Old BusinessTrustee Fleming reported that the Governing Docu-

ments have been cleaned up: (re-typed; re-formatted by

scan) and have been re-posted to the website.

For the official archives, Trustee Derrick asked Trustee

Fleming to send the word and .pdf documents to the

MCA Administrative Assistant, Mary Hughes and Secre-

tary Douville. Mary Hughes will also re-print paper cop-

ies for re-sale packets.

Amendments to By-Laws – Trustee Fleming has collected

all the records from the efforts in 2007 to suggest up-

dates to the By-Laws. There are several copies of pro-

posed amendments. Tony needs a few people to go

over these documents to put together one master docu-ment with all proposals from 2007 for ease of reading.

These are proposed changes to By-Laws only. In the

past Member concerns were with why changes were

being made so if we attempt to make any changes in the

future we need to show a chart that lists current lan-

guage, proposed change and reason for the change.

Trustee Derrick said it was probably too late to

review changes this year, publish them in our

Newletter in time to present at the annual

meeting. Trustee Keating made the recom-

mendation that this be priority for next year’s

Board to address. Trustee Derrick mentionedthat some changes might be needed to incor-

porate technology changes. By-Law changes

only need votes of a majority of those attend-

ing an annual meeting. Trustee Fleming sug-

gested the Board agree on changes and then

take them to an annual meeting for a vote. He

will bring changes of By Laws to August meet-

ing that we’ve discussed this past year.

New Business

Annual Meeting: September 25 (last Sunday

check for holidays/Redskin game). Trustee

Douville will reserve the Art Barn meeting

room.

The Summer Administrative Assistant wanted

to recognize the excellent job by Cristel Brown

de Colstoun and Matt Derrick who delivered

the newsletters in less than two days upon

receiving them, so the community could get

info on July 4th

activities.

Adjournment

Trustee Fleming moved to adjourn; Trustee

Fazio 2nd

unanimously approved, meeting ad-

journed 8:44 PM.


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Labor Day Luau potluck

SaturdaySeptember 3

at the pool

3:30 pm Games

5:30 pm Dinner Music provided by DJ Lamirande

Bring a dish or dessert to share

RSVP: Sign-up at the Gate or [email protected]

MCA will providehamburgers, hot dogs,

napkins, utensils, plates, and drinks

Aloha!




What a terrific swim team season!

The Marlins brought on a new

young dynamic coaching staff:

Coach Brian Abdo, a Marlin alum-

nus, assistant coaches Joe Mills,Marlin Alumnus and Michaela

Guild, Russett Alumna. Our small, but mighty team of 54

swimmers came on board to learn and brush up on their

techniques in freestyle, breast, butterfly and backstroke.

After a few weeks of practice, the mighty Marlins sent

waves across each and every pool in their scheduled 5

dual meets, Divisionals and All Stars. Additionally, July

10, the Marlins hosted the Annual Laurel Invitationals

held at Fairlands Aquatic Center. Swimmers, parents, and

siblings came together and gave 100% of their time and

energy. The whole event ran like a well-oiled machine

and finished in a record breaking time of 3 hours!!! High

Point Trophies were awarded to Dylan Buehler-Boys (13-

14); Thomas Brown de Colstoun – Boys (11-12) and Suz-

anne Mills – Girls (11-12). While we had the smallest

membership in the Prince-Mont Swim League, we

showed our power in spirit, dedication and talent! The

coaches did a fantastic job their first season together.

After swim team practice, Brian Abdo and Michaela Guild

worked on grooming next years’ team by instructing new

swimmers in the basics and the four main strokes. Par-

ents and students were all pleased with the outcome!

Our swimmers not only looked good in the water, but out

of the water as well. We were sporting new designer T-

shirts created by our very own swimmer and “Artist of the Marlins”, Caleb Heidel and Team Parent, Jill Buehler.

Our Marlin Parents and siblings are too be recognized for

all their hard work from helping with pool set-up, timers,

Clerk of Course, Stroke and Turn Judges, Ribbon Writers

to Data Managers and much more to assure all went well.

No Marlin Meet would be complete without the Queen of

Concessions (Mary Derrick) and her Court serving up the

goodies for all to enjoy. Then there was another Marlin

alumnus livening up our meets by doing a terrific job as

“The New Voice of the Marlins” Michael Criscuoli.

The Marlin family talents are not limited just to water but

included many talented singers. We thank the talentedJulia Clemente; Caleb Heidel and the Abdo family of

Brian, Meghan and Kathleen who graced us with their

beautiful renditions of the National Anthem which sig-

naled the start of each meet and Laurel Invitational.

Each year we are delighted to see many returning swim-

mers but we are also excited to welcome new ones. This

season we welcomed several new swimmers: Beam fam-

ily – Trei and Rebecca; Emmett Garnes; Memphy Marti-

nez; Elizabeth Petit; Shannon Blau; Tiffany Perry, Nabila

Moubaran and Anya & Shaelyn Bayer. We hoped they

enjoyed their experience as a Marlin as we have enjoyed

watching them develop into fun, confident swimmers.

As we welcome the new swimmers, we have to say good-bye to those families relocating and swimmers who have

aged out. First, the Flott sisters- Ashley (7) and Hailey

(10) have been Marlin’s for the last 2 years. These two

sisters always had big smiles on their faces and gave it

their all during practice and each meet. We could always

count on their parents, Gary and Nora, to step up to vol-

unteer when needed. The military are relocating Nora

Flott and her family to Hawaii – Aloha!

Five swimmers, who over the years have given us many

exciting wins, new personal and team records, high

honors for their skills, and maturing into the delightful

young adults will be moving on. The swimmers who have

aged out this year are: Matt Derrick; Caleb Heidel; Josh

Mathis; Naomi Mills and Michael Roberts. Also

“swimming out”, after many years of dedication and ser-

vice to the Marlins, are the parents of Michael Roberts,

Sue and John. The Robert Dynasty has come to an end!!

Sue and John have served us well at each meet, usually

behind the concession stand while their 3 sons swam for

the Marlins. We also thank Sue for the many years she

kept our team supplied with ribbons, medals and tro-

phies!! You all will be missed and the Marlin family

wishes you all the best as you enter a new chapter in your

lives.

2011 Marlin SwimmersMeghan Abdo; Lucas Arzayus; Emily Barbour; Trey &

Rebecca Beam; Shannon Blau; Gabrielle & Nicole Bod-

die; Lucas & Thomas Brown de Colstoun; Kati Clement;

Danielle & Matthew Collman; Matthew Derrick; Ashley

& Hailey Flott; Carissa & Danielle Forrey; Emmett Gar-

nes; Adam Gebhardt; Lindsay Gimbert; Calvin, Gifford &

Caleb Heidel; Amanda & Samantha Hong; Connor &

Caleb Jacobs; Jacob Lamirande; Maddox Locher; Mem-

phy Martinez-Perez; Andrea McBride; Josh Mathis;

David Middlebusher; Suzanne, Rocco, Nick & Naomi

Mills; Nabila Moubaran; Raven & Raymond Rice; Mi-

chael Roberts; Liam, Mary & Emma Grace Saarinen;

Elizabeth Petit; Andrew & Frankie Spitza; Carolyn Sut-ton; Peter Thompson; Simone White; Tiffany Perry;

Anya & Shaelyn Bayer!

Swimmers -- The coaches, parents and community are

very proud of each and every one of you. We are proud

of how YOU represented the Montpelier community.

Thank you!!! Go Marlins!!! Enjoy, have a great year, and

I look forward to seeing everyone for another great sea-

son in 2012.

The 2011 Season brought New and Exciting Changes

to the Montpelier Marlins!




Marlin's Reach New Heights -- literally!

Our Montpelier Marlin's reached new heights this season -- literally! It was coming down to the wire, our team

needed a win and the coaches knew we had the points we needed IF one of our key swimmers, Naomi Mills, made it

to the July 9 meet against Cheverly. Unfortunately, she was getting ready to leave for camp in North Carolina early

Saturday morning.

…Now, what do we do?????

We activated the Montpelier Marlin Air Express! Yes, we DID!

With some creative thinking by Paul Buehler, we ap-

proached one of our swim team parents to activate

Marlin Air Express! As crazy as this idea sounds, Paul

Buehler, Lynne Collman and Naomi’s parents, Jane and

Charlie and the pilots all helped put the plan into action.

To cover the cost of fuel many of our parents willingly

donated funds.

Naomi was able to participate in the Saturday meet! By

winning all 3 of her individual events and anchoring the

girls relay team for a win; she added those last few criti-

cal points needed to give the Marlins a victory over Che-

verly.

Very early Sunday morning, with a few butterflies in her tummy (she has never flown before), Naomi was whisked off

to Tipton Airport in Fort Meade where she met her pilots, Brad Gimbert and Larry Branche. Naomi and her mom,

Jane, took off for Wilmington, North Carolina where Naomi spent a week at camp. Naomi even picked up the nick-

name at camp – “The Flying Marlin!” She com-

mented that, “My trip was great – only 2 ½

hours flying versus 10 hours on a bus! It made

me realize how committed our team parents

really are! Thank you!”

And, if this was not enough, the pilots and Jane

Mills jumped back in their plane and made itback to Maryland with enough time to help out

at the Laurel Invitationals.

This is why the Montpelier Marlin's ROCK! We

have great swimmers and creative parents who

will literally reach any HEIGHT for the Team!

September 5th

Labor Day 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

September 6th – 9th

School Hours 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

September 10th & 11th

Final Weekend 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

POOL HOURS AFTER LABOR DAY




Hi neighbor,

We have come through a hot dry summer with almost

two weeks in a row of temperatures in the high nineties

and very little rain for most of June and July. This is

what I call a Stressful Summer not only in the stock

market, but in my garden.

Let me explain “Stress” — when the temperature

changes suddenly as it did in June to being hot with no

significant rain for long periods of time, the trees and

shrubs undergo “stress.” Symptoms of drought injury

to trees can be sudden or may take up to two years to

be revealed. Drought injury symptoms on tree leaves

include wilting, curling at the edges and yellowing. De-

ciduous leaves may develop scorch and browning, Ev-

ergreen needles turn yellow or brown. In continued

drought leaves may be smaller, drop prematurely or

stay brown.

Often, drought stress may not kill a tree outright, but

weaken it so that in the Spring of the following year it

will be vulnerable to insect borers which will invade the

bark and eat the integument between the bark and

inside trunk and kill the tree.

For two years in a row, I have witnessed my Queen

Anne Magnolia drop its leaves in mid-summer then

produce new small leaves and a few flowers, but no

flowers in the Spring when that tree is usually a show

stopper. So I need to make a mental note not to just

water for a few minutes, but soak the soil for twenty

minutes twice a month from June through September if we haven't had significant or heavy rainfall.

Another aspect of tree maintenance is mulching

around your trees with four inches of organic mulch to

reduce moisture loss. Put bark mulch 6 inches from the

trunk of the tree. Do not fertilize a tree that is under

drought stress. Salts in fertilizer may burn roots where

there is insufficient water.

Fall watering is so important because it may allow the

tree to survive. Trees can not absorb the snow water

when they are dormant. You might be thinking water

costs money, but consider the beauty that a tree or

plant gives you when it is blooming in all its glory and

the expense of cutting down or digging up the roots of

a diseased and dying specimen.

If you have a new tree planted by the county this sum-

mer, it must be watered deeply twice a month or it will

not survive the winter and “let’s be real” the county

isn't going to replace it. They have about $1500 in-

vested in the replacement project per tree.

Planting for next Spring:

There is nothing like visualizing your garden plots filled

with yellow and white daffodils, followed by tulips in all

the colors of the rainbow. These bulbs let you know

Spring is here. You can purchase bags of bulbs for as

little as $13.00 for eighty bulbs. After you have dug the

hole for the bulb, add one teaspoon of bone meal per

bulb. If you are bothered by squirrels, place a plastic

basket that tomatoes or berries come in upside down

over the bulbs. The bulbs will grow through the holes.

Use lots of mulch to cover the bulbs. Plant three, five

or seven bulbs to a hole and make sure the tip of the

bulb is pointing up.

Rose:

The warm muggy nights of Summer causes the roses to

battle black spot but come the cool nights and breezy

days of Fall many roses will bloom as they did in June.

This will be the last time to fertilize. Make sure to dis-

card any leaves with black spot, spray with fungenex

alternating with dacinal. Remember roses "need their

own space" so leave space between them and other

specimens.

Thanks for all your comments. Questions? E mail—

[email protected].

Gloria Hynes, Master Gardener

Prince Georges County

GLO in the GARDEN

BRADFORD TREE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

If you have any questions regarding the Bradford Tree Replacement Program, please contact Kelley Oklesson by

emailing to [email protected] or calling 301-779-6010. You can also get information from the Montpelier

website: www.montpelieronline.org




MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Architectural 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 the project 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, can be seen from their property. Major landscaping projects such as retaining walls, etc. must also be approved. Plans for major 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 will be 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




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




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 Today newsletter and

on-line at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:

MCA

ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Committee

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, (INCLUDING

REPLACEMENT) REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVALNo construction, addition, or alteration of a Montpelier

home shall be made without prior approval (see ap-

proval form on preceding page) from the Architectural

Control & Compliance Committee. This includes satel-

lite dish installation. 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 AP-

PROVAL. All other changes/replacements require

PRIOR APPROVAL. Proceeding without prior approvalshall constitute a covenant violation subject to en-

forcement, including fines.

BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER ENFORCEMENTBoats, campers, RVs, and camping trailers must be in

storage from November 1 through April 30. Violations

can result in a fine of $250 per month.

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 HOMENO MONTPELIER HOME CAN BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER

THAN A PRIVATE DWELLING FOR ONE FAMILY. NOTIFY YOUR

RENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY.

A printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the

ACCC Approval Form can be found online:

www.montpelieronline.org

MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT

MONTPELIER INFORMATION LINEMONTPELIER INFORMATION LINEMONTPELIER INFORMATION LINEMONTPELIER INFORMATION LINE

1 888 MCA INFØ( 1 888 622-463Ø )

Press Ø (zero) for Community Announcements

Press 1Ø1 for the ACCC

Press 1Ø2 for Resale Packages

Press 1Ø3 for the Administrative Assistant

Press 1Ø4 for Social Events & RSVPs Messages can be left at all extensions except for the

Announcement Line Ø.

Remember you can call the Information Line

(1-888-622-4630) or check the website

(www.montpelieronline.org) or call the pool (301-317-

0106) for updates on activities that may not be in-

cluded in the Montpelier Today newsletter.

Join the MontpelierJoin the MontpelierJoin the MontpelierJoin the Montpelier EEEEMAILMAILMAILMAIL GGGGROUPROUPROUPROUP

1. Have a computer that can get to Internet.

2. Enter this: 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, skip to STEP 7. If not ,click the button to cre-

ate a new account. Enter all information.

5. Enter the Code numbers as they appear on the screen

and follow the directions.

6. You MUST VERIFY your Email account.7. Once the account is verified/saved complete the FORM

on the GROUP. Go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/

group/Montpelier

8. Enter your House Address or LOT number and enter

your REAL name.

9. Once submitted wait a few days to get your request. If

you need it quickly or need help, please call Tim Jacobs,

Communications Chairperson, at 240-841-2787.

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The Montpelier Fall Jazz SeriesThe Montpelier Fall Jazz SeriesThe Montpelier Fall Jazz SeriesThe Montpelier Fall Jazz Series (7 concerts):$125/$112.50 members and seniors. Individual tickets:$20/$18 members and seniors. Call Montpelier Arts Cen-ter at 301-377-7800 or 410-792-0664 for tickets. Visaand MasterCard accepted.

Friday, September 9, 8 pmDavey Yarborough & Esther WilliamsDavey Yarborough & Esther WilliamsDavey Yarborough & Esther WilliamsDavey Yarborough & Esther WilliamsThe Montpeleir Fall Jazz Series opens withthe elegant vo-cals of Esther Williams and the cool sax of Davey Yarbor-ough.

Friday, September 16, 8 pmChris Vadala QuartetChris Vadala QuartetChris Vadala QuartetChris Vadala QuartetOne of the nation’s premiere woodwind artists, saxophon-ist Vadala toured for many years with Chuck Mangioneand now heads the Jazz Studies program at the Universityof Maryland.

Friday, September 23, 8 pmWycliffe Gordon QuartetWycliffe Gordon QuartetWycliffe Gordon QuartetWycliffe Gordon Quartet

Gordon tours the world performing hard-swinging, straight-ahead jazz and brings his quartet to the center for thefirst time. A former veteran member of the Wynton Mar-salis Septet and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, he hasalso been a featured guest artist on Billy Taylor’s “Jazz atthe Kennedy Center” and has received great acclaim fromaudiences and critics alike.

Friday, September 30, 8 pmBruce Swaim QuartetBruce Swaim QuartetBruce Swaim QuartetBruce Swaim QuartetThe Bruce Swaim Quartet, consisting of Bruce Swaim ontenor sax, Paul Langosch on bass, Jay Cooley on pianoand Dominic Smith on drums, are recognized as one of Washington, D.C.'s premier jazz ensembles.

Friday, October 7, 8 pmJohn Ozment, Organ TrioJohn Ozment, Organ TrioJohn Ozment, Organ TrioJohn Ozment, Organ TrioJohn Ozment is known at Montpelier for his virtuosity onthe piano. Come hear his organ trio play jazz with a decid-edly funky beat.

Friday, October 14, 8 pmWarren Wolf Warren Wolf Warren Wolf Warren Wolf Warren Wolf has played vibes, drums and piano with mu-sicians ranging from Wynton Marsalis to Cyrus Chestnut.Come hear this vibes master with his quartet in their firstconcert at Montpelier.

Friday, October 21, 8 pmTrio CalienteTrio CalienteTrio CalienteTrio CalienteTrio Caliente is Deborah Benner, Michael Bard and Amilcar

Cruz. The trio seamlessly fuses together elements of Bossa Nova, gypsy rumba and contemporary flamencowith soothing jazz vocals and musical arrangements.

The Montpelier Classical Recital SeriesThe Montpelier Classical Recital SeriesThe Montpelier Classical Recital SeriesThe Montpelier Classical Recital Series are Sun-days in October. All recitalists are winners of the 2010/11Classical Recital Competition chosen by Tom Hall, musicaldirector of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society. Please callthe arts center at 301-377-7800 to make a reservation.A $5 donation is suggested.

Sunday, October 2, 3 pmSamia Mahbub Ahmad, Hindustani (North Indian) ClassicalSamia Mahbub Ahmad, Hindustani (North Indian) ClassicalSamia Mahbub Ahmad, Hindustani (North Indian) ClassicalSamia Mahbub Ahmad, Hindustani (North Indian) Classical

VocalistVocalistVocalistVocalistSamia Mahbub Ahmad is a Hindu-stani (North Indian) classical vocal-ist. She apprenticed over the last

two decades with Sri Tapan Kanti Baidya, a pioneer of thisgenre of music in Bangladesh and Vidushi Sumitra Guha(Padma Shri awardee), one of India's premier classicalvocalists. Samia has leveraged her classical base to alsospecialize in Nazrul Sangeet, Bhajans, and global fusion,

melding the Hindustani Classical sounds with the rhythmsof South Africa and the West.(www.samiaclassicalmusic.com)

Sunday, October 9, 3 pmThe Low End String QuartetThe Low End String QuartetThe Low End String QuartetThe Low End String QuartetThe Low End String Quartet, Violin, Electric Guitar, Celloand BassNot your father’s string quartet, this is an exciting younggroup that puts itself “at the intersection of the post-classical, avant- jazz and post-rock worlds.” (http://www.myspace.com/lesq)

Sunday, October 16, 3 pmMurray/King, Guitar DuoMurray/King, Guitar DuoMurray/King, Guitar DuoMurray/King, Guitar DuoFormed in 2000, this husband and wife duo has performed

critically acclaimed concerts nationally and in England.The classical guitar is a beautiful enough instrument on itsown; two instruments combined create a wealth of subtletonalities and complex notations.www.kathrinmurray.com/murrayking-duo.html

Sunday, October 23, 3 pmSoohyun Yun, PianoSoohyun Yun, PianoSoohyun Yun, PianoSoohyun Yun, PianoKorean born pianist, Soohyun Yun, has explored both soloand chamber music from baroque to contemporary andperformed in venues throughout Germany, Korea and theUS. New York Concert Review said "Yun unleashed muchpassion and color along the way.." at her solo debut re-cital at Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, NY in 2008. Again, Yunwas invited to perform at the same hall in April, 2009upon her winning First Prize of 2009 American ProtégéInternational Piano Competition. Her numerous awardsinclude Artists International’s Special Presentation Award,21st Century Piano Commission Award, NY DorothyMacKenzie Award and prizes of Bradshaw & Buono Inter-national Piano Competition.

The Montpelier Film SeriesThe Montpelier Film SeriesThe Montpelier Film SeriesThe Montpelier Film Series Saturday, October 29, 6 pmArt on Film: The Orphanage (El Orfanato)Art on Film: The Orphanage (El Orfanato)Art on Film: The Orphanage (El Orfanato)Art on Film: The Orphanage (El Orfanato)Spain, 2007 (R)Get ready for Halloween with this Spanish ghost storyabout a mother returning with her family to run the or-phanage where she grew up. All is well until her adoptedson disappears. According to one reviewer, “The Orphan-age is art. It mixes horror with heart.”

(www.sgnewwave.com) The film stars actress BelénRueda as the mother, Laura. Spanish cuisine will beserved.

Tickets for both dinner and the film are $25 and must bebought by Friday noon preceding the Saturday screening.Tickets for the film only are available for $10 on the dayof screening. Seated is limited and film only tickets maynot always be available.Seniors (60+) and arts center members receive a 10%discount. Call the arts center to purchase tickets witheither Visa or MasterCard.

Montpelier Cultural Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708




Mansion Tours: March–November

Monday–Thursday: Drop-in self-guided tours, 11 am–3pm Sundays: Guided tours at noon, 1, 2, and 3 pm

Admission for Mansion Tours: $3/adults, $2/seniors/groups, $1/ages 5-18, FREE/ages 4 & under

Blue star program for active military and their familiesBlue star program for active military and their familiesBlue star program for active military and their familiesBlue star program for active military and their familiesFree admission for active military and their familiesFree admission for active military and their familiesFree admission for active military and their familiesFree admission for active military and their families ----

through labor daythrough labor daythrough labor daythrough labor dayMontpelier Mansion is pleased to announce their partici-pation in the second annual Blue Star Museums program,which offers free admission to all active military and theirfamilies, to show their appreciation for those who areserving this nation. If you are active duty military per-sonnel and/or an immediate family member - spouse orchild - to gain free access, please show either a GenevaConventions CAC ID or a DD Form 1173 ID card at the

museum admissions desk. Guided tours of Montpelierare available on Sundays at noon, 1, 2 and 3pm, andself-guided tours are available Mondays-Thursdays, anytime between 11am and 3pm.

Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 pmWednesday, September 21, 7:30 pmWednesday, September 21, 7:30 pmWednesday, September 21, 7:30 pmFall History Lecture—Local historian Sara Walser speakson her great grandfather, who was a Confederate sol-dier in the Civil War. He wrote a memoir of his life,including a focus on his time as a foot soldier. Free.Refreshments served.

Wednesday, October 19, 7:30 pmWednesday, October 19, 7:30 pmWednesday, October 19, 7:30 pmWednesday, October 19, 7:30 pmFall History Lecture—Jane Dodd of Prince George’sCounty Community College will speak on Baltimore andthe Laurel area during the Civil War. Free. Refreshments

served.

Afternoon Teas Afternoon Teas Afternoon Teas Afternoon Teas

Treat yourself and someone special to an English tea inthe relaxing atmosphere of the elegant South

Wing. Indulge in a prix fixe menu of finefinger sandwiches, scrumptious cakes andpastries, buttery scones and your

choice of two quality loose leaf teas.

Advanced reservations and payment required. $27.50/person, includes gratuity and self-guided tour. Call 301-

377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544.

Tea dates and themesTea dates and themesTea dates and themesTea dates and themesSaturday, Sept. 24, 1:30 - Fall Equinox Tea

Saturday, Oct. 15, 1:30 - Mystery TeaSunday, Oct. 23, 2:30 - Masquerade Tea (masks encour-

aged)Thursday, Dec. 15, 3:30 - Holiday Tea

Friday, Dec. 16, 3:30 - Holiday TeaSaturday, Dec. 17, 1:30 - Holiday Tea

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