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    MONTPELIER TODAY 1 Sept-Oct 2013

    The Newsletter Of The

    Montpelier Community Association

    Montpelier TodaySeptember-October 2013

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    MONTPELIER TODAY 3 Sept-Oct 2013

    Inside this issue: MONTPELIERTODAYis published by the

    MONTPELIER COMMUNITYASSOCIATION, INC.

    http://www.montpelieronline.orgCommunity Information Line-

    888-MCA-INF(888-622-4630)

    M O N T P E L I E R T O D A Y i spublished six times per year (Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul/Aug,Sep/Oct, and Nov/Dec) by theMontpelier Community Association,

    Inc. Material for the newslettermust be submitted by the 15th ofthe month prior to publication.Please forward all association andnewsletter correspondence to:

    P.O. Box 2503Laurel, MD 20709-2503

    or e-mail to:[email protected]

    Advertisements are not anendorsement of products or

    services by the Board ofTrustees or the Montpelier

    Community Association, Inc.

    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 orcall 888-622-4630 x102.

    If you are renting your home andhave a mailing address other thanMontpelier, please let us know.We want all members to receivetheir MCA correspondence andMONTPELIER TODAY in a timelymanner.

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    License information, as required by the

    State and County, must be

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    For Inquiries:Mary Hughes, [email protected] or 888-622-4630 x103

    MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYTHE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

    September-October 2013Bob Derrick, PresidentChair, Executive Committee

    301 [email protected]

    Jack Keating, Vice President

    Member, Executive Committee301 325-0497

    [email protected]

    Lillian Fazio, TreasurerChair, Finance Committee

    Chair, Tennis Committee

    301 [email protected]

    Patricia Douville, SecretaryMember, Executive Committee

    Chair, Social & Nominating Committees

    301 [email protected]

    Paul Buehler, TrusteeChair, Facilities Committee

    301 [email protected]

    Brad Gimbert, Trustee301 [email protected]

    Tim Jacobs, Trustee916 [email protected]

    Richard Mason, TrusteeChair, Security & Traffic Committees301 [email protected]

    Jean Sorrentino, Trustee301 [email protected]

    Committees

    Architectural Control & ComplianceMichael Boddie, Chair301 [email protected]

    Benevolent Fund Vacant

    Elections & Swim Team Lynne Collman, Chair301 [email protected]

    Assistant to the BoardMary Hughes888-622-4630 [email protected]

    Resale Packages888 MCA INFO x102

    2012 Board of Trustees

    Biographies of Nominees 4

    Ballot/Proxy 5

    Annual Meeting Agenda 7

    June 2013 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 8

    June 2013 ACCC Meeting Minutes 9

    July 2013 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 10

    Financials 12

    5 K Race /Walk and Registration 15

    Communications Committee Report 18

    ACCC Approval Form 21

    Helping Hands 22

    GLO in the Garden19

    Security Committee Report 13

    Dog Day at the Pool 17

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    MONTPELIER TODAY 4 Sept-Oct 2013

    CANDIDATES FOR THE MCA, INC.BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2013-2014

    The following members of the Montpelier Community Association have been nominated for elecon to the MCA

    Board of Trustees. Please read the following brief biographies and cast your vote at the Annual Meeng, Septem

    ber 29 at 2 pm at the Montpelier Pool. If you are unable to aend the Annual Meeng, you can sll vote by

    proxy. A ballot/proxy form can be found in this issue of Montpelier Today, Page 5.

    Paul Buehler9000 Golden Pass

    301 7769886

    As a board member, I will connue to improve and

    maintain the Montpelier community common

    grounds. I have been a Montpelier resident for 21

    years and really enjoy the community and residents. I

    have been on the board since 2009, served as Pool

    Commiee Chairperson since 2007 and was league

    representave for the Marlins Swim Team.

    Bob Derrick

    12608 Cedarbrook Lane

    301 7765008

    I grew up in Montpelier, aended our public schools,

    graduated from Virginia Tech and spent 30 years in

    the United States Army Corps of Engineers. I am cur-

    rently a Project Manager for a large construcon man-

    agement firm and have returned to the same house

    that my parents bought in 1967. I have been acvely

    involved in the pool, MCA socials, common grounds,

    swim team, and have served as President of the Asso-

    ciaon for the last several years.

    I believe that our Board of Trustees should operate

    openly and honestly, be good stewards of all MCA

    resources, and respond to the concerns of community

    members. The Montpelier Swim and Racquet Club is

    a valuable asset to each homeowner and, in addion

    to providing wholesome family recreaon, keeps the

    value of our homes compeve. It is vital that we

    maintain our common grounds and facilies, monitor

    the regional traffic and business developments and

    focus on neighborhood security issues. I will strive to

    represent the best interests of all homeowners and

    keep the lines of communicaon open to enhance the

    lifestyle of our unique neighborhood.

    Patricia Douville8904 Eastbourne Lane

    3014907614

    I am married to John and have three boys Patrick 26,

    Sean 24 and Colin 22. My family and I have

    lived in Montpelier since 1996, however I grew up

    here from 1967-1984. I currently am employed at

    St. Vincent Pallo High School in Laurel where I've

    taught math for 18 years. I was elected to the MCA

    Board of Trustees the last four years and I also servedon the Board several years ago. I served on the Board

    of Directors for the Seler's Landing Homeowner's

    Associaon for several years. I was an acve volunteer

    on the Montpelier Swim Team from 1997-2006. Now I

    wish to contribute my me to our neighborhood in a

    different capacity. I am interested in pool operaons

    and social events.

    Lillian Fazio

    8716 Crystal Rock Lane

    301 7763267

    My name is Lillian R. Fazio. I am an original homeown-

    er. I have been your Treasurer for the past four years.I was also Treasurer from 1985 to 1996. At this point, I

    feel very comfortable in handling the finances of the

    community.

    I believe Montpelier is a wonderful place to live. I

    would like to keep it that way by taking care of prob-

    lems as they arise. I believe in using our Reserve Funds

    for the upkeep and beautification of the common

    grounds. However, I also feel we must be prudent in

    the amount of Reserve we spend so we do not de-

    plete ourselves in the event an emergency arises. I

    am very much in favor of using legal assistance in or-

    der to collect past due assessments.

    I am also a tennis player and will actively work to keep

    the courts attractive.

    Tim Jacobs

    8711 Crestmont Lane

    240 8412787

    Our family has enjoyed living in Montpelier for over

    five years and during this time I have served for four

    years on the board. I am interested in keeping the

    homeowner informed and empowered through the

    work of the board. As one of the owners of the Yahoo

    list serv, I try to keep the community informed and up-to-date on events in the community. I continue to

    look at ways to improve security and community im-

    provements. My approach on the board is that the

    homeowner is in charge and the board is to facilitate

    the opinion of the homeowners.

    (Continued on page 7)

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    MONTPELIER TODAY 5 Sept-Oct 2013

    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 2013-2014 term. There are nine (9) vacancies on the Board and there are EIGHT (8) candidates. Check each

    candidates name for whom you wish to vote. Only one (1) indivisible vote per Lot may be cast for each

    vacancy.

    1) PAUL BUEHLER _____

    2) BOB DERRICK _____

    3) PATRICIA DOUVILLE _____

    4) LILLIAN FAZIO _____

    5) TIM JACOBS

    6) JACK KEATING _____

    7) RICHARD MASON _____

    8) JEAN SORRENTINO _____

    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 29, 2013,2 PM at the Montpelier Pool, 12401 Cedarbrook Lane, Laurel, MD.

    PRINT NAME ADDRESS

    SIGNATURE DATE LOT#

    Members are entitledto revoke a proxy and vote in person at the official meeting.. Mailed proxiesMUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MEETING. Mail to:

    MCA ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

    P.O. BOX 2503

    LAUREL, MARYLAND 20709

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    MONTPELIER TODAY 6 Sept-Oct 2013

    BALLOT/PROXY BALLOT/PROXY

    BALLOT/PROXY

    MCA ELECTIONS COMMITTEEPOST OFFICE BOX 2503LAUREL, MD 20709

    BALLOT/PROXY BALLOT/PROXY

    BALLOT/PROXY

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    MONTPELIER TODAY 7 Sept-Oct 2013

    Agenda for Annual Meeting2:00 pm, Sunday, September 29, 2013

    Montpelier Pool

    Call to Order Bob Derrick 5 minutesIntroduction of BoardVerification of Quorum / ProxiesClosing of Balloting

    Secretarys Report Tricia Douville 10 minutesReview of 2012 Minutes

    Presidents Report Bob Derrick 25 minutesYear in Review

    Financial Report Lillian Fazio 10 minutesProposed 2014 Budget

    Committee Reports As Needed 5 min/indiv

    Election Committee Report Lynne Collman 5 minutesResults of the Election

    Old Business Bob Derrick 10 minutes

    Guest Speakers 10 mins/ea

    New Business Open Forum 10 mins/indiv.

    Adjournment Bob Derrick

    Refreshments Served

    Jack Keating

    9307 Montpelier Drive

    301 3250497

    I have lived in Montpelier for fifteen years. I serve as

    MCA Vice-President (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-

    12, 2012-13) and I am also a member of the ACC Com-

    mittee (2008-2013). I would like the opportunity toserve a sixth term on the Board of Trustees.

    Richard Mason

    8900 Orwood Lane

    301 3466250

    I am honored to be Chairman of the MCA Security Com-

    mittee for the past two years., and an MCA Trustee for

    the past year and a half. I assumed additional responsi-

    bilities as Traffic Chairman in the last six months. My

    wife, Emily, and I have lived in Montpelier for 38 years.

    We raised two boys here, and thoroughly enjoy living in

    the Montpelier Community. I have a keen interest in

    keeping our community safe, so have served on the Se-

    curity Committee for ten years. I have developed a good

    working relationship with the County Community Police

    officers and recently graduated from the Prince

    Georges County Citizens Police Academy. I enjoy work-

    ing with the Montpelier residents to make this a better

    place to live. My objective is to inform our community

    of events and guidelines from the police and Montpelier

    residents. I also inform the police of events and request

    services from them.

    My goals are to prevent crime and keep our community

    safe. As Traffic Chairman, I will make sure our traffic and

    roads are safe and maintained properly. I have devel-

    oped excellent working relationships with PG County

    elected officials and County Dept of Public Works and

    Transportation Managers. I would like the opportunity

    to serve another term on the MCA Board of Trustees.

    Jean Sorrentino

    12227 Valerie Lane

    301 7763650

    I have lived in Montpelier for 44 years and have enjoyed

    being a Trustee for the past year. My career was in ear-

    ly childhood education-teaching and directing nursery

    school, teaching kindergarten for the Prince GeorgesCounty Public Schools, and finally working for the Mary-

    land State Department of Education as an Accreditation

    Specialist evaluating private nursery schools and kinder-

    gartens for approval by the State.

    I have enjoyed participating in the loop party at the in-

    tersection of Valerie Lane/Shadetree Lane for the last

    few years, as well as the Wednesday Pizza at the Pool

    gathering and have provided my assistance whenever it

    was needed and the July 4th party was fun too! Specific

    board functions that interest me are Communications

    and Social Activities.

    (Continued from page 4)

    BOARDOF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

    Mark your calendar for Tuesday September 10 and Tuesday, October 8 for the monthly board meengs at Deer-

    field Recreaon Center, preschool room. All meengs begin at 7 PM. Montpelier homeowners are encouraged to

    aend.

    ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE (ACCC) MEETINGSACCC meengs are held the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Deerfield Recreaon Center, preschool

    room. The next meengs are Thursday, September 5 and Thursday, October 3.

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    MONTPELIER TODAY 8 Sept-Oct 2013

    Trustees in Aendance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, Lillian

    Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Tim Jacobs, Jack Keang, and Jean

    Sorrenno.

    Trustees Absent with Cause: Patricia Douville and Richard

    Mason.Community Members Present: Carolyn Campbell, Mary

    Derrick, Ma Derrick, Michael Flowe, Dodie Gibson and

    Mary Hughes.

    President B. Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:01

    PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

    Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville (absent)

    The minutes of the May 2013 board meeng were re-

    viewed. Trustee Keang made a moon to accept the

    amended minutes. Trustee Fazio seconded the moon

    and it passed unanimously.

    Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

    Trustee Fazio distributed the monthly statements.

    $5,130 is outstanding in uncollected assessments. There

    are current sixteen late. These will be turned over to

    the aorney for collecon.

    There is $14,600 outstanding in long-term delinquent

    assessments that have been working their way through

    the legal system.

    The final review is complete and will be posted on the

    website.

    The billing issue with BFI has been resolved sasfactori-

    ly. There were no pick-ups made in May.

    ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent)

    Trustee Keang reported that the July meeng date was

    changed to July 11.

    Trustee Derrick and Mr. Dennis visited three homes to

    discuss complaints with the homeowner.

    The ACCC has been busy with approval requests and

    several have been made online which speeds up the

    process. One request for approval of a shed had to be

    sent back to the homeowner for addional informaon

    Communicaons: Tony Fleming, Chairperson Mr. Fleming distributed his report showing a great in-

    crease in interest in both the web page and the face-

    book page.

    A list of notaries in the neighborhood has been added to

    the website.

    Neighbors can submit their own photos to the facebook

    page cover to show what they like about living in Mont-

    pelier.

    Facilies: Paul Buehler, Chairperson

    Trustee Buehler reported that he has seen many people

    enjoying the new trail around the pool and common

    grounds.

    The sign was hidden by a tree and was moved so that itis again visible.

    A protocol is being created for the Facilies and Pool

    chairpersons.

    The dripping shower seems to be fixed and there has

    been a request for a connuous shower. Trustee Bueh-

    ler will talk to Lighthouse about this.

    Watering around the pool is being done by a neighbor-

    hood teen. There was some queson whether it also

    included weeding. We can request heavy weeding be

    done by our landscaper.

    The parking lot planters are being used as trash cans.

    Addional cans may be needed. Trustee Keang reported that Abbey-Fritz can supply

    vandal-proof locks for the tennis and basketball courts

    and playground for about $600.

    Pool Commiee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson

    Ms. Derrick reported that the pool is open and in use,

    although the weather has not been great for swimming.

    The baby pool will be drained and acid washed to treat

    the stain on the boom.

    Two new grills have been purchased.

    Lighthouse has been responsive. The fiberglass board

    on a guard chair broke and was replaced with parts from

    an unused chair. Lighthouse will give a quote for a re-

    placement piece. The diving board was also fixed by

    Lighthouse.

    Trustee Buehler asked if the guards are geng to work a

    minimum of four hours if they want the me. Ms. Der-

    rick assured him that they were.

    Ms. Derrick asked the board to clarify whether a guest

    pass is needed to use the volleyball court. If the inten-

    on is to swim, a guest pass must be used, but all other

    use of the facilies does not require a pass. If someone

    abuses the rule they can be removed or required to use

    a guest pass in the future.

    There havent been any problems with the size of par-es. If it becomes a problem, it will be taken care of at

    that me.

    The womens bathroom door wont stay open. Trustee

    Keang will take care of the problem.

    Social Commiee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson (absent)

    A wiffleball tournament is planned for June 22.

    (Continued on page 9)

    Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

    June 12, 2013

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    The 4th of July fesvies will be on Thursday, July 4.

    There will be a bike parade, field and pool games, and

    pot luck with MCA providing hamburgers, hotdogs and

    drinks.

    A 5K race is being organized for the end of August/

    Labor Day weekend.

    Security Commiee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

    (absent)

    Trustee Mason prepared his monthly report and it was

    distributed to all. Trustee Mason was graduang from

    the Cizens Police Academy and not able to aend the

    board meeng.

    Tennis Commiee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

    Trustee Fazio reported that the weather has delayed the

    crack repairs but she will stay on the company to repair

    as promised.

    OLD BUSINESS

    Equipment has been donated for Flick and Floats and

    will be tested before scheduling any movies. Trustees

    Gimbert, Derrick and Buehler will check it out and de-

    cide if anything needs to be purchased.

    The board agreed that the tennis courts could be used

    for a pickleball demonstraon day. All equipment is

    being provided by the organizer and there will be no

    modificaons to the tennis court other than a chalk

    line drawn on the court.

    NEW BUSINESS:

    A community member complained about a house in dis-

    array on Silverbirch Lane. She was asked to report her

    complaint to the ACCC so that they could start an inves-

    gaon.

    The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, July 9,

    2013 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreaon Center, pre-

    school room. The moon was made and seconded to

    adjourn at 8:15 pm. The moon passed unanimously.

    (Continued from page 8)

    Deerfield Community Center

    Meeng Minutes of June 6, 2013

    Commiee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian

    Dennis, Colin Hebert, Jack Keang, and Ron Lenart.

    Community Members Present: Bob Derrick, Mahew

    Derrick, and Mary Hughes.

    The meeng was called to order at 7:05 PM by M. Bod-

    die. The minutes of the April meeng, transcribed by M.

    Hughes, were reviewed. J. Keang made a moon to

    accept the amended minutes. R. Lenart seconded the

    moon and it passed unanimously.

    OLD BUSINESS:

    12203 Briany Place The hole in the side of the house

    has been fixed so the fine was not imposed. Trash

    needs to be picked up in the back and side within 30

    days. B. Dennis will visit.

    8718 Granite Lane Maer turned over to the aorney

    for collecon.

    8717 Granite Lane Thank you for replacing and secur-

    ing the car cover. Maer is closed.

    NEW BUSINESS:

    12308 Cedarbrook Lane Monitor to find out who owns

    the house.

    12509 Cedarbrook Lane B. Dennis made a moon to

    send a leer that house is in disrepair (chimney

    wrapped in plasc, fascia missing or drooping, large

    car bumper stored in driveway). J. Keang seconded

    the moon and it passed unanimously.

    12110 Cedarbrook Trash has been picked up. Monitor.

    9203 Ethan Court Complaint made to the county and

    the law firm handling the foreclosure regarding over-

    grown yard and debris. Monitor.

    8700 Oxwell Lane J. Keang made a moon to approve

    the request for an addion with the spulaon that

    (1) all county permits are secured, (2) the structure

    not exceed the height of the exisng roof, and (3) the

    siding colors are harmonious with the house. R. Le-

    nart seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.

    8706 Oxwell Lane Grass has been cut, but this has been

    a recurring issue and should be monitored.

    12242 Shadetree Lane C. Hebert made a moon to

    approve the request for a 9 foot long screen to con-

    ceal a garden hose and trash cans in front of house.

    B. Dennis seconded the moon and it passed unani-

    mously.

    12209 Shadetree Lane A moon to send a leer re-garding the overgrown lawn and equipment stored in

    the driveway was made, seconded and passed unani-

    mously.

    12602 Silverbirch Lane Request for approval of storage

    shed was not approved due to lack of informaon.

    Dimensions of the shed and signatures of neighbors

    will be requested.

    New secon assignments were approved.

    These maers were approved online or no acon re-

    quired:

    (Continued on page 10)

    ACCC REPORT

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    Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

    July 9, 2013

    Trustees in Aendance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick,

    Patricia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Tim Jacobs,

    Jack Keang, Richard Mason, and Jean Sorrenno.

    Trustees Absent with Cause: None.Community Members Present: Felipe Arzayus, Carolyn

    Campbell, Mary Derrick, Michael Flowe, and Mary

    Hughes.

    Invited Guests: Jason Wilson.

    President B. Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:01

    PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

    Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville

    The minutes of the June 2013 board meeng were re

    viewed. Trustee Keang made a moon to accept the

    minutes. Trustee Sorrenno seconded the moon and

    it passed unanimously.

    Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

    Trustee Fazio distributed the monthly statements.

    $4,745 is outstanding in uncollected assessments.

    $19,800 was put into the Reserve Account.

    Trustee Fazio went to court in the vulture maer.

    The judge issued an order to cease feeding the vul

    tures. If the resident feeds them, she will be fined

    $100 a day.

    No credit was given to the MCA for the 4 weeks of

    missed trash pickups. Trustee Fazio will contact BFI.

    ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent)The July meeng will take place Thursday, July 11.

    Trustee Buehler requested clarificaon on the trailers

    allowed in driveways and a car cover complaint.

    Facilies: Paul Buehler, Chairperson

    Trustee Buehler reported that Ma & Adams Land

    scaping (M&A) is doing a good job on the grounds.

    The new walkway is washing out in a few places.

    M&A will be asked to fix the areas.

    The weeds are back in the baseball diamond. Round

    up will be used to kill the roots. Trustee Buehler will

    ask the swim team to dig them out once they are

    dead as a service for the community. Divisionals will be held at the pool on July 20 and

    there will be a lot of cars. Lynne Collman will send

    out an email to the community to let everyone know

    what is scheduled.

    The light by the dumpster is sll not working. Trustee

    Keang will check on it.

    The storm drain behind the basketball court is

    clogged. Trustee Derrick asked Trustee Buehler to

    get esmates to clean it out as well as the small

    drains around the pool. Trustee Derrick offered to

    walk it to show the affected areas.

    Pool Commiee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson

    Ms. Derrick reported that the pool is looking good

    and running well.

    Lighthouse has not looked into the new showers, but

    Bookhultz esmated it would cost $300 for each new

    one. Some quesons arose whether this was for a

    med shower because the cost seemed high. Aer

    discussion, replacing shower heads was not a priority

    for our funds and the idea was dropped.

    The le grout must cure and cannot be sealed unl

    next Spring.

    A beer spot will be found to store the pool brushes

    which are in the way of the shower tower. A member asked the board to look into wifi at the

    pool. Pros and Cons were discussed. No acon at

    this me.

    Social Commiee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson

    The 4th of July fesvies were well aended and fun.

    Over 200 hamburgers and 250 hotdogs were served.

    (Continued on page 11)

    8906 Churchfield Lane Noficaon of a storage unit indriveway for 10 days.

    8802 Churchfield Lane Noficaon of replacement of

    roof.

    12403 Eastgate Lane Noficaon of a dumpster.

    8713 Graystone Lane Approval for new garage doors.

    (approved online)

    9003 Montpelier Approval for new roof. (approved

    online)

    9200 Montpelier Drive Approval request for new

    driveway. (approved online)

    8808 Orwood Lane Approval request for a pergolaover exisng pao. (approved online)

    12321 Shadetree Lane Noficaon of a dumpster.

    12606 Silverbirch Lane No approval needed for re

    painng house white with green shuers.

    The next meeng of the ACCC will be Thursday, July 11,

    2013 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Community Center. The

    meeng adjourned at 8:15 pm.

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    The next event will be the Labor Day cookout on

    Saturday, August 31st.

    Mr. Arzayus is organizing the 5K Run. It will be Sat

    urday, August 31st from 8 to 10 am with a start and

    finish at the pool. They would like to use the show

    ers and bathrooms for the event. There will also be

    two kids fun runs. The Prince Georges County Po

    lice have offered to help and will have bikes, motor

    bikes and cruisers in the neighborhood. An announcement sign will be put out a few days before

    the race asking people not to park in the bike lane.

    About 40 volunteers are needed as well as 36 traffic

    cones.

    Security Commiee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

    Trustee Mason prepared his monthly report and it

    was distributed to all. Trustee Mason reported

    three crimes in the neighborhood last month.

    The Countys Department of Public Works scheduled

    pot hole repairs on Montpelier Drive. The money

    for a study for the improvements has been secured,

    but the actual work wont start unl 2015. TrusteeJacobs reported that storm drain work is being done

    on Crestmont.

    PFC. Wilson reported that the recent police acvity

    on Montpelier Drive probably had to do with search

    warrants served in the area.

    Trustee Mason thanked the District VI police for

    their help and thanked them for aending his recent

    graduaon from the Cizens Police Academy.

    The Naonal Night Out is scheduled for August 6

    from 68 pm at the Beltsville staon. PFC. Wilson

    encouraged Montpelier residents to aend and also

    requested volunteers. Volunteer service hours are

    available to students.

    Tennis Commiee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

    Trustee Fazio reported that nothing has been done to

    fix the cracks so she will ask our aorney to contact

    the company.OLD BUSINESS

    Flick and Floats will be scheduled as soon as it is

    dark enough to watch movies in the evening.

    The stumps of the trees that Pepco cut down will be

    removed in the next few weeks. Trees will be plant

    ed in the Fall and input is needed to choose what

    trees we should request. Crape myrtles, dogwoods

    or cherries were suggested.

    NEW BUSINESS:

    Nominaons are needed for the 20132014 Board of

    Trustees.

    Trustee Buehler suggested an Adult Party at the

    pool in September. The Dog Day is scheduled for

    Saturday, September 21 and it could be that even

    ing.

    The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, Au

    gust 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreaon Cen

    ter, preschool room. The moon was made and se

    conded to adjourn at 8:12 pm. The moon passed

    unanimously.

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    Annual LaborAnnual LaborAnnual LaborAnnual Labor DayDayDayDay PotluckPotluckPotluckPotluckSaturday, August 31st

    At the Pool

    5:30 pm Dinner

    MCA will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, and drinks.

    Bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share.

    R.S.V.P. - (301) 317-0106 orstop by the pool by August 30th

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    Prince Georges County Council, thanks to Council

    woman Mary Lehman, passed the funding proposal

    for a study to improve Montpelier Drive. We will

    advise you of all recommendaons when they be

    come available. Plan is to fund construcon in FY

    2015. Since there were certain secons of the road

    needing immediate repair, Prince Georges County

    Public Works patched these areas.

    Twentyfour tree stumps were removed by Pepco

    contractor on 7/15/13. Mt. Pleasant had 10 mature

    cherry tree stumps removed, and there were 14

    younger tree stumps removed from Cedarbrook Lane.

    We have requested that Cherry trees be planted in

    their place this fall. They promised to mulch and wa

    ter the trees, too.

    Richard Mason, Chair

    Traffic Commiee

    MCA Profit & LossJuly 2013FINANCIAL REPORT

    BALANCE SHEET

    As of July 31, 2013

    TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT

    Submied by Lillian Fazio, Treasurer

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    SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT

    We experienced 4 minor crimes in our community the

    past two months. (1) A break in occurred in the 12300

    block of Shadetree Lane some me between 9:30 and

    11:15 AM, June 19th. Someone threw a rock through a

    family room window at the back of house and le via the

    front door. They took a 27" computer monitor, a Wiiand controllers, Xbox controllers, several pieces of jewel

    ry. (2) B&E into car on driveway at 12100 block of Mt.

    Pleasant Drive late at night on 7113. Garage door open

    er and small items in car were taken. Nothing was taken

    from the open garage. No damage to car so it was possi

    bly unlocked. (3) B&E on 9200 block of Twin Hill Rd on

    7/11/13 @ 4:15 PM. The kitchen window was broken

    out and electronics and alcohol stolen. They le via slid

    ing door. (4) B&E in 12400 block of Twin Hill Lane on

    7/11/13 while owners were away. The criminals used a

    crowbar to separate the door from the frame and enter

    the house. All recommendaons for protecon were

    followed except that Police recommended a longer and

    stronger deadbolt. All incidents were reported via 911 to

    the County Police. There were no alarm systems in the

    homes for any of these unfortunate incidents.

    The Fire/EMS Department does have a ambulance fee

    billing program. They contract with a third party to

    aempt collecon from insurance companies. While the

    third party may send noce about the bill to a cizen,

    the cizen should never receive a bill for the service, and

    should forward anything looking like a bill to their insur-ance company. This informaon came directly from the

    County Fire Chief with assistance from Councilwoman

    Mary Lehman.

    Sandi Jimenez and I, both from Orwood Lane, graduated

    from the Prince Georges County Cizens Police Acade

    my. This 12 week course introduced us to all aspects of

    the police department. We now have a beer under

    standing of how the department works. There will be a

    new academy starng on September 6, 2013. Please see

    detailed flyer in this newsleer for specific informaon.

    You may call or email me for addional informaon, and

    also for an applicaon form.

    Reduce the from your vehicle by parking your vehicle in

    a well lighted area. Make sure you remove all items of

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    SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT

    Do you need to ask yourself are my lights on?

    Most people leave lights off during the night timeand what does that do for you and

    your neighbors??

    Invites these guys Yes, youre correct -- thieves.

    The night time hours are the peak hours for thieves to take YOUR carfor a joy ride or take your hard-earned possessions from you. WHY?

    The exterior of the house is dark and provides a hidden area so these individuals can do their

    work. If it is dark they know you or fellow neighbors cannot see them. People have that mindset it will not happen to me, and leave cars unlocked.

    Leaving valuables on seats or in plain view (exp. Computers, iPods, GPS, money, ETC)

    So how do we prevent this from happening to us or our neighbors? Good Question!

    Lighting your exterior of you house with sensor lights or porch/ garage lights are a huge plus,

    this makes it very hard for someone to sneak around your property unnoticed. Secure your vehicles!!

    Take items out of your vehicle and if using a GPS, wipe the window down (they look for the

    suction cup rings). If they cant see it, its not there.

    These steps will help provide more security to your property and vehicles. So

    light up those criminals and keep them out of your neighborhood.

    From your District 6 COPS UNIT 301-937-0910

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    Prince George's County Police Department

    Citizens Police Academy Session #33

    Dates: September 16 December 10, 2013Time: 6:00 9:00 PM (Monday Nights)

    Location: Training & Education Division4380 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706(301) 794-1000

    Course Description: This training opportunity allows our community partners to becomefamiliar with the Prince Georges County Police Department and provides exposure to officer re-lated training such as investigative procedures, conflict management, crime scene investigations,less lethal weapons, judgment enhancement training, and much more.

    In order to participate in the training program, participants must be nominated by a law enforce-ment officer and approved by the District/Division Commander or Civilian Manager. Nominationforms and instructions may be obtained at any of the six District stations.

    This course requires the full 12 week commitment for successful completion. For more infor-mation, contact your local District station or Sergeant Erica McCreary at 301-794-1106 or via e-mail: [email protected]

    **SPACE IS LIMITED TO 7 NOMINEES PER DISTRICT STATION**

    RSVP Deadline: Friday, September 06, 2013.

    Please contact Richard Mason for more information and for an application.

    value from your vehicle. If you have a portable GPS,

    please make sure you wipe the ring shape, where the

    GPS is placed, off of your windshield or dash so they

    dont break into the car thinking that the GPS is sll hid

    den in the vehicle. Lock all of your doors and roll the

    windows up. Acvate your vehicle alarm.

    An emergency incident occurred on 7/25/13 when an

    alert Montpelier resident noced that their neighborhad not picked up newspapers or mail for a few

    days. They discovered that the elderly woman, living in

    the house alone, was lying on the floor, but was moving

    her right leg. All doors were locked so the neighbor

    immediately called 911 and requested an ambulance. A

    police officer and an ambulance arrived in less than 5

    minutes. The police forced entry through the back

    door. The woman fell on Monday, 7/22 and was not

    able to move. I am happy to say that she was resng

    comfortably at the Laurel Hospital at me of inial re

    port. Unfortunately, she has a broken hip. Any elderly

    person living alone should have a cell phone necklace

    holder or a medical alert necklace. Thanks to the neigh

    bor for being aware and for taking acon. The Security

    Commiee would like to emphasize the importance of

    watching out for your neighbors. If you know that an

    elderly or disabled person is living alone, please call or

    visit regularly.

    The Prince Georges County Police 30th Annual Naonal

    Night Out on August 6th had a great community turn

    out. The District IV COPS unit worked hard to help the

    community get to know their police department and

    their many services to the community. Special thanks to

    Lillian Fazio and Bob Derrick for joining me in volunteer

    ing at the event.

    Richard Mason, Security Chairman

    3013466250/[email protected]

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    On Saturday

    July 27th

    the

    Montpelier

    Associaon had its first Lets Play Pickleball event on

    our tennis courts. Montpelier resident Gina Oliva organized this event aer learning to play at The Villages in

    Florida. Gina kept thinking I will have to rere to Florida

    if I want to play Pickleball but then she thought Why

    not just bring Pickleball to Montpelier? With support

    from the Montpelier Board of Trustees and a few local

    Pickleball afficianados the event was a success.

    Gina has lived in Montpelier

    since 1992. She worked at

    Gallaudet University for 37

    years before rering in

    2009. Her colleagues in the

    Department of PhysicalEducaon and Recreaon

    provided Gina with equip

    ment for the event. Floyd Zaplotny, Anne Arundel County

    Ambassador for the United States Pickleball Associaon

    and Kevin Hall, Teachers Aide at Maryland School for the

    Deaf and Lifeguard at Fairlands Aquac Center were on

    hand at the July 27th

    event to provide PIckleball instruc

    on, addional equipment, and support.

    Several Montpel

    ier residents

    showed up and

    the four courts

    were full most ofthe morning. Jim

    and Pat Behanna,

    Karen and Kae

    Grion (with

    friend Phil Gandy),

    Lynne, Mahew, and Danielle Collman, Sue and Peter

    Thompson, and several other Montpelier residents

    learned to play and by all accounts had a great me. Al

    ready as we go to press, several of these individuals have

    returned to the Montpelier tennis courts to play Pickle

    ball with equipment loaned by Mr. Hall.

    Gina plans to organize another event in the fall. WhilePickleball can be enjoyed by all ages, it tends to be parc

    ularly popular with baby boomers and Lord knows we

    have plenty of them just waing for a wonderful new

    sport to get them up and moving.

    If you like tennis, table tennis, badminton, racquetball, or

    squash, you will like Pickleball. If cost, availability, and/or

    physical issues prevent you from the more strenuous of

    those sports, you may especially like Pickleball.

    The MCA invites you to come out and enjoy our first 5K

    Run/Walk on Saturday, August 31st, 2013. For runners

    and walkers, this will be a great opportunity to see our

    magnificent neighborhood, and be exposed to the beauty

    of our neighboring Mansion grounds from a different per

    specve.

    All Montpelier residents 15 and over are welcome, and a

    special KidsRun along the new paths by the community

    pool will be held for those 14 and younger.

    Volunteers Needed

    For those wishing to parcipate without running/walking,

    volunteers will contribute to the events success by

    organizing the Kids FunRun parcipants,

    seng up cones and direconal signs,

    managing the refreshments table, and

    providing cups of water at points throughout therace and at the finish line.

    Volunteering will be a great way to reconnect with neigh

    bors and will make the event run more smoothly and be

    more enjoyable for everyone. If you are able to volunteer,

    please contact by Felipe Arzayus by email or 301604

    3915.

    Course & Start Times

    The course for the 5K run/walk will start and end at the

    Montpelier community pool parking lot.

    The course for the 5K run/walk will start and end at theMontpelier community pool parking lot. The path will

    follow Oxwell Lane and onto Montpelier Drive. Parci

    pants will run/walk almost to 197, enter the Montpelier

    Mansion ground trail just before the intersecon. They

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    MONTPELIERS 5K RUN/WALK

    LETS PLAY PICKLEBALL

    A GREAT SUCCESS

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    will cross the Montpelier Mansion grounds and conn

    ue back into the neighborhood where the trail exits

    onto Mt. Pleasant Road. The race will connue along

    Mt. Pleasant up to the intersecon with Briardale

    Lane. From there, parcipants will use the new path

    between the tennis and basketball courts to complete

    the run/walk and cross the finish link back in the poolparking lot.

    All fesvies will start at 8:30 AM. There will be differ

    ent starts with the sequence as follow:

    8:30 AM: 11 14 year olds Kids FunRun

    8:35 AM: 7 10 year olds Kids FunRun

    8:40 AM: 4 6 year olds Kids FunRun

    8:45 AM 5K Run starts (15 year old and up)

    8:50 AM 5K Walk starts (all ages)

    Professionally Timed - The run will be professionally

    med by the Prince Georges County Road Runners

    club, with results available shortly aer the race on

    our community website. Award results will also be

    posted on our community website and Facebook

    page.

    Cost- To cover the upfront costs of equipment, signsand prizes a small $5 registraon fee will be charged

    for all adult Run/Walk parcipants. (There is no charge

    for the KidsRun.) Runners will pick up their numbered

    sign at the registraon table in the pool parking lot

    before the race.

    Registraon Form

    Print and bring this with you to the race registraon

    table when you checkin. No one will be allowed to

    race without a completed registraon form.

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    Name: ___________________________________________________________

    Address: ___________________________________________________________

    Phone(evenings) or email: __________________________________________________

    Please mail to: MCAP.O. Box 2503

    Laurel, MD 20709-2503

    ...or call/email a chairperson or board member to volunteer.

    JOINAMONTPELIER COMMITTEE

    ArchitecturalControl & compliance

    Communications

    Election committee

    Finance

    Facilities (Grounds)

    Governing Documents

    Pool Operations

    Nominating

    Security

    Social

    Tennis

    Benevolent Fund

    SATURDAY

    SEPTEMBER 21

    125 PM

    AT THE POOL

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    WEBSITE GETS OVER 1200 VIEWS EVERY MONTH.

    We connue to steadily outpace views of our website

    over last year. We have had close to 3,000 pageviews

    since my last report in June, bringing our average to over

    1200 views every month, a 75% increase this year alone.

    We are geng fewer first me visitors, but those who

    are returning are reading more content. This connues

    to be important for us if we wish to reach out to new

    adversers which we havent done recently.

    Weve recently posted arcles about a pickleball day,

    and the upcoming 5K Run/Walk. Our goals is to ancipate residents needs for informaon and reduce the

    need for residents to ask the same quesons over and

    over again on the private email list. As both Mary

    Hughes and myself have been out of town several mes

    this summer, addional writers on the site would allow

    us to keep up with demand for new content, keep read

    ers coming back and keep the adversing dollars flowing.

    MONTPELIER SOCIAL EVENTS GET SHARED WITH 150-

    200 PEOPLE EACH MONTH.

    We have 145 people who follow our Facebook page

    (theyve liked it), a slight but steady growth over the

    number two months ago and below our sixmonth goal.Social events get the most likes and the most shares

    with many social event announcements being shown in

    150200 peoples Facebook walls. The age range of peo

    ple who talk about Montpelier the most on Facebook are

    4554 years old. If Board members were to share more

    about Montpelier, we could reach thousands more po

    tenal future home buyers.

    We are connuing our cover photo contest, in which

    submissions from neighbors the provide a glimpse of life

    in Montpelier get prominent placement at the top of our

    Facebook page.

    NEXTDOOR MONTPELIER TAKING OFF

    We now have 107 neighbors in 85 households that have

    joined Nextdoor Montpelier. This is an average of 2.5

    neighbors joining every day.

    Comments from those who parcipate:

    I far prefer this. Immediate. Relevant. More customiza

    ble and more easily searchable.

    I love it. I like that it's more of a conversaon here than

    the Yahoo listserv. I also like the ability to create groupsfor different types of discussions and the

    "Recommendaons" category which will hopefully gain

    in popularity as we get more site members.

    I think it's worlds beer than the listserv funconality

    wise. Speed of posng, the ability to add an image, etc

    are all great.

    I think its beer than the yahoo groups list serve. I like

    seeing the pictures of those who are my neighbors.

    The speed of posng is the biggest plus for me at the

    moment. I do like the organizaon into topics also.

    It is nice that compeon seems to have forced some

    improvements to the list serv and made it beer aswell.

    I agree with **** and the immediate posngs. I also

    like the different categories. It just seems easier to use

    than the Yahoo email list. I can see several posngs at

    once and just skip over the ones I don't care to read in

    stead of opening each email one at a me.

    I've also learned that each member of Nextdoor has the

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    COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT

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    Hi Neighbors,

    Each me I drive down Oxwell

    Lane and make the le onto Ivo

    ry Pass, I check out the Framing

    ham at 8720. The variety ofplants that beckons and say

    "Welcome " are striking. There

    are Knock Out rose bushes of

    pink, red, and yellow that re

    boom all summer. Soening the

    base of these plants are several types of large leaf hosta.

    Jessie and Susan Hensley have lived in the house for

    twenty years. Jessie says he was movated to plant flow

    ers to please his mother in law who lived with them. He

    says she was the sweetest person, treated him like her

    son and loved beauful flowers. When viewing this flow

    er bed your eyes begin to noce the tall, large white orred lilies tucked in between the roses.

    I asked Jessie what is his secret to such large, healthy

    plants? He says he ferlizes all his plants in the Spring,

    then sprinkles Osmacote weekly. He also uses Miracle

    Gro plant food. He has amended his flower beds with

    Leaf Gro and Scos top soil.

    Knock Out roses are reblooming roses. What that re

    quires is for you to cut off the spent roses and ferlize

    the plants, then within six weeks you have some splendif

    erous impact !

    Jessie is also interested in planng vegetables but does

    not have a suitable place for them, so he created the

    place by purchasing "grow boxes". These are vinyl con

    tainers that are 36

    inches long and 20

    inches deep. They

    have a watering tube

    on the side that drains

    into the boom of the

    box. There is also a

    place on the boom

    where you can check

    the soil for properamounts of moisture.

    Jessie has posioned

    these growing boxes

    along a pathway to a

    garden room. The sun

    is strong in that area

    and the tomatoes are

    BIG. He also grows

    string beans and cucumbers.

    Of course, I could not leave

    without asking Jessie to share

    some ps of his success. He

    swears that the nursery that

    has all the best plants, and

    starter vegetables with thelowest prices is Papa John's

    nursery. It is located off Rt. 97

    North, second le onto New

    Cut Road. This is the place

    where he purchases most of his plants and ferlizer.

    Sounds like I must take a ride with my gardening buddy

    and check it out.

    The University of Maryland has been promong a pro

    gram called "Grow it, Eat it". The program encourages

    home gardeners to grow their own fresh produce.

    PEAR TREE PROJECT:

    Several of the trees that the county planted last year to

    replace the old pear trees have died. According to Kim

    Moyer who is the Project Coordinator, Neighborhood

    Design Center, the Department of Public Works is send

    ing someone to reassess the situaon. Hopefully those

    trees will then be replaced in the fall. Please phone Kim

    301 779 6010 if you have dead trees in front of your

    property.

    REMEMBER IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO WATER THE

    TREE AFTER IT IS PLANTED.

    If you have a neighbor who has a garden you think

    should be featured in our newsleer, send me their

    name and address.

    Thanks for all your support Quesons ? E mail glo

    [email protected] or check the Home and Garden

    informaon Center website: www.hgic.umd.edu for oth

    er mely ps.

    Gloria Hynes

    Master Gardener

    GLO in the GARDEN

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    MONTPELIER TODAY 20 Sept-Oct 2013Revised 1207

    Replacing your fence or driveway?

    SUBMIT an ACCC Approval Request

    Form Before You StartCovenants are enforced and fines are levied and

    collected. If you are planning any work to theexterior of your home, first fill out the ACCC Ap-proval Request Form located in every Montpelier

    Today news le t ter and on- l ine atwww.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:

    MCAATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Com-

    mitteeP.O. Box 2503

    Laurel, MD 20709Or by email to [email protected]. Meet-ings are the first Thursday of every month at 7PM at Deerfield Community Center.

    EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION

    (INCLUDING REPLACEMENT)No construction, addition, or alteration of aMontpelier home shall be made without priorapproval (see approval form on next page)from the ACCC. This includes satellite dish in-stallation. All exterior colors and materialsshall blend harmoniously with the neighboring

    dwellings. IF YOU ARE REPLACING YOUREXISTING ROOF OR SIDING WITH THESAME COLOR AND NO ALTERATIONS, YOUMAY PROCEED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL.

    All other changes/replacements requirePRIOR APPROVAL. Proceeding without priorapproval shall constitute a covenant violationsubject to enforcement, including fines.

    BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILERS

    Boats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in

    storage by November 1.Boats, campers, RVs, and camping trailers must be instorage from November 1 through March 31. Viola-tions 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 onthe lot. Use an Approval Form for notification.

    RENTING YOUR HOMENO MONTPELIER HOME CAN BE USED FOR ANY PUR-

    POSE OTHER THAN A PRIVATE DWELLING FOR ONE

    FAMILY. NOTIFYYOURRENTALMANAGEMENTCOM-

    PANY.

    Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the

    ACCC Approval Form can be found online:www.montpelieronline.org

    MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT

    ability to "mute" parcular neighbors that post such non

    sense regularly.

    If you don't like geng the "welcome your neighbor"

    emails, turn them off under Sengs>Email.

    Tony Fleming

    Communicaons Commiee Chairperson

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    SEPTEMBER POOL HOURSSeptember` 1 Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    2 Labor Day 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    3 - 5 Tues - Thurs 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    6 - 8 Fri - Sun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM9 - 12 Mon - Thurs 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    13 - 15 Fri - Sun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Be sure to use your 2013 Bonus Passes and Mega Passes before the end of the

    current season.

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    MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONArchitectural Control Committee

    Approval FormMember No: Date:

    Name:Address:Telephone: Email:

    House Type: Framingham Jamestown Gramercy Eton

    Type of Alteration:Addition/modification of basic structure Fence Shed Siding/Paint Deck Other (Including PODS, Dumpsters)Describe the alteration in detail. Information about dimension, materials and design must be included with this form or theproject will not be considered by the ACC. Include any statement of special circumstances that may require deviation from

    established and published guidelines. Any changes to the exterior of your home, including paint color, siding and win-dows, will require the approval of the neighbors on each side and in back of your home. Siding must blend harmoniouslywith the neighborhood. The neighbors residing across the street must also be contacted if the project, when completed, canbe seen from their property. Major landscaping projects such as retaining walls, etc. must also be approved. Plans formajor alterations must be submitted to the ACCC two weeks before the meeting. Applications for approval of PODS,dumpsters, or similar structures should check the Other box and must include the maximum time that the structure willbe on the lot.

    Attach the following:

    Note (1) Copy of plat of your property showing location on your property of the requested alteration.Note (2) Detailed scale drawing or copy of blue prints of proposed alteration.I understand that these items are needed for the committee to make an informed decision about the requested

    alteration. When completed we agree to allow the ACCC to inspect this project.

    Signature of requester

    Neighbor comments:

    Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature

    Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature

    Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature

    Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature

    The homeowner requesting approval of a project (requester) will contact the neighbor(s) residing on each side of hishome to obtain their concurrence or comments. In the event the requester resides on a corner lot, the neighbor re-

    siding adjacent to his rear property line must be contacted. The neighbors residing across the street must also becontacted if the project, when completed, can be seen from their property. Space for their name(s), address, concur-rence or comments is provided above. If the required neighbor approvals are not obtained by the requester the

    ACC will contact the neighbors to get their comments which will delay processing of the request. Neighbor com-ments will be considered by the ACC in making a decision. Those neighbors that non-concur in a project will benotified in writing of the action taken by the ACC and advised of their right to appeal. If a project requiring ACCapproval is started without such approval it shall be considered in violation of the covenants of the Association.Mail completed forms to MCA ACC Committee, P.O. Box 2503, Laurel, MD 20709.

    Note (1) Prince George's County law requires a building permit for all structural changes or additions to your home.

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