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Hollybrooke Newsletter www.hollybrooke.org May 2015
Ice Cream Social
Once again, the Hollybrooke Homeowner's Association invites you to a joint ice cream social co-hosted by all 3 neighborhood homeowners associations. There will be FREE ice cream and games. Bring
a blanket or lawn chair.
Where: Tot Lot When: Saturday, June 20 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
(rain date – Sunday June 21 from 3:00-5:00)
Our HOA and the other HOAs near us are having a combined yard sale event, Saturday June 6th, 9 AM - 1 PM.
If you haven’t already indicated that you want to participate, send a note to Laszlo, he’s collecting participating names
and addresses, and putting them into a list and onto a map. Laszlo Harsanyi - [email protected]
If you have a one-off item, Paula Bawer has agreed to allow people to bring one-off items to her house at: 7210 Bettendorf Ct. - [email protected]. Montie is coordinating for our HOA - [email protected]
Please consider donating leftover items to the Bargain Box, which is managed by Donna Wolohojian.
398 Hungerford Drive Rockville, MD 301-762-2242 (just north of Rockville Town Center fire station). All proceeds are given to support outreach programs in the local community
Hollybrooke Newsletter www.hollybrooke.org May 2015
In This Issue From the President’s Desk Good Neighbor Some Notes From the Board Communications Update Community Bulletin Board Goodbye and Thank You Alert Montgomery The XA Project A Recommendation Community Helpers Board Contact Info Important Phone Numbers From The AERC Committee
Please join the community Facebook page at Derwood Station South HOA
Board Meetings Board Meetings are normally held on the first Monday of every month at the residence of a Board member. Meetings are open to all homeowners and you are encouraged to attend. All meetings begin at 7:00 P.M. A sign is posted along Monona and Indianola. Call a Board member or check http://hollybrooke.org to confirm times, dates, and locations. Upcoming board meetings – June 1 – 7:30pm – Eli’s house – 15512 Grinnell Terr.
Questions? Concerns? Come to the next Board meeting!
Join the Email Alert List!!
150 of your neighbors already have joined! Hollybrooke Email List and Web Site
All HOA members are encouraged to join the email list.This list is used occasionally to provide notifications of Hollybrooke events and neighborhood watch alerts. To sign up send an email to: [email protected].
To see the latest community information go to the community website –www.hollybrooke.org
This is your neighborhood newsletter. Please send any ideas,
articles or comments to: [email protected]
A Note from Charlie Regan - DSS HOA Board President A Dynamic Neighborhood There is much activity in the Derwood Station South HOA this spring and summer as we come out of a looong winter season! As we say good-bye to several long-time homeowners who have decided to move on, please make an effort to welcome the new families moving in. With our ideal location surrounded by protected green spaces and feeding into one of the best school clusters in the state, our neighborhood is one of the most sought-after in the area. The diversity of our residents add to the rich experience of living where we do. To point out a few highlights from the HOA:
• AERC – While the task of the committee is to maintain a certain standard to maintain home values, we also do not want to remain “stuck in time” from when the houses were built 30 years ago. The AERC has been looking carefully at new property improvements and open to working with owners to keep the neighborhood from feeling dated. See the article in this newsletter which highlights a few examples.
• Sidewalk improvement – the HOA is responsible for the sidewalks in front of the townhouses. The cold winter forced tremendous swelling under the sidewalks causing much cracking and shifting. We have initiated a plan to address the trouble areas and negotiated a deeply discounted rate for any of the townhouse owners who wish to upgrade or repair their own stoops at the same time.
• Landscaping – The HOA contracted with Brinkman to clean up several of the overgrown
areas and trim vines and trees in the common areas at the entrance to the neighborhood and along the fence line facing FexEx. We are restricted from doing much in some of the “wild” areas, but continue to clean up where we can.
• Social Calendar – We had a fantastic turnout at the Wine & Cheese social in January!
Thank you to everyone who attended. The next event is an ice cream picnic at the Tot Lot Saturday, 6/20 (6/21 rain date). This is a great time to enjoy the weather, eat free food and desserts, and meet your neighbors.
I hope everyone has a safe and relaxing summer! Sincerely,
Charlie Regan 15532 Grinnell Terrace [email protected]
Thank you for picking up after your dog. Everyone appreciates it.
Some Notes from the Board
If you live along Indianola, please be considerate to your neighbors and trim back your plantings that are overgrowing the sidewalk.
Please be considerate to the mailman and trim the bushes around your mailbox.
HOA Board elections are coming up on June 1at 7:30pm. Please consider running for the board. As of today there are 2 open slots on the board. We need your help. Very
little of your time is necessary and it is a chance to make a difference in your neighborhood. At most there is one board meeting per month. If you are interested in serving please send a note to [email protected] or write-in your name on the
ballot or come to the election meeting.
Thank you.
Communications Update
Have you been receiving community updates via email? Were you receiving community updates via email but have not received one within the last couple of months? It’s possible that your email address was
inadvertently deleted from the master email list.
Please send an email to [email protected] to either subscribe or re-subscribe.
Your Community Bulletin Board
At a recent board meeting a neighbor asked if people could send recommendations for service providers to the newsletter. He was informed that since the Board can’t give recommendations for vendors, it was decided that service provider information could not be printed in the newsletter. Would you like to tell neighbors about a service you provide? Do you want to know about service providers that neighbors have used? Go to Hollybrooke.wordpress.com to post comments on issues, post recommendations on service providers or services, post lost and found notices, and post items for sale.
Goodbye and Thank you! The Board and the AERC want to wish a fond farewell to Clancy and Marianne Mann who have moved to a retirement community in Mitchelville, MD. Clancy and Marianne were original owners. They were involved in our community from the very beginning. Marianne served on the board and the AERC. She was also the AERC chair. You have helped make Hollybrooke the neighborhood it is today. We wish you only good times, good luck and good health in the future.
Have you heard about Alert Montgomery? Alert Montgomery is a free software application used to send emergency alerts, notifications and updates to electronic devices including: cell phones, pagers, smart phones, e-mail accounts. In the event of an emergency, natural or man made, the county will be able to send important alerts and updates directly to county residents if they choose to create an Alert Montgomery account.
For more information or to sign up, go to: www.alert. montgomerycountymd.gov
It’s been a board policy not to accept advertising in the newsletter, however the board feels that this is a worthwhile cause. Xavier lived on Indianola Dr.
Please read this follow-up letter from Xavier’s father Audie. Thank you.
I first wish to express my sincerest and deepest appreciation to so many from our neighborhood for the thoughtful support you have given to the non-profit charity established in my son's name - The XA Project. Thank you. I wanted to give you an update on The XA Project (also see www.TheXAProject.org). The kick-off events for The XA Project in January 2015 were heart-warming and wonderful. On January 9, 2015, The XA Project hosted a concert at Children's National Medical Center (Washington, DC) that was broadcast throughout the hospital. Alli Mauzey (Broadway actress, "Wicked" the musical), Sharon Clark (jazz vocalist), and a duet from the National Symphony Orchestra performed in honor of Xavier. On January 10, 2015, performances were held at the American Dance Institute (Rockville, MD) to celebrate Xavier's amazing life and spirit, and to kick-off The XA Project. Performers included Jonathan Jordan (dancer, The Washington Ballet), Morgann Rose (ballerina, The Washington Ballet), Ballet ADI, Glenn Sales (concert pianist), Dana Morgan (concert pianist), Olivia Sun (World Martial Arts gold medalist) Alli Mauzey (Broadway actress, "Wicked" the musical), and Eden Espinosa (Broadway actress, "Wicked" the musical). The evening was simply magical and a wonderful tribute to Xavier. Since January 2015, The XA Project has been partnering with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Children's National Medical Center to bring the power of the Arts to sick kids and their families. We have given 78 tickets to Kennedy Center performances so far to those from Children's National Medical Center, and we brought 3 dancers from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre to Children's Hospital to do a dance workshop in the psychiatric unit of Children's National Medical Center. The XA Project will also start taking sick kids and their families from the Children's Inn at NIH to the Strathmore Music Center (the first concert: BSO - A Tribute to John Williams; May 28). In addition, The XA Project will be bringing pediatric patients/families to The Washington Ballet's performance of "Alice in Wonderland" at the Kennedy Center on May 16, 2015. We hope to continue to expand our charitable activities in the next coming years. It is our dream to bring the joy and wonder of the performing arts to ALL pediatric patients and families. We are dedicated to creating smiles and enduring memories for children and families who are going through so much in dealing with serious medical challenges. We hope to offer them some relief from the burden of their illnesses, inspiration, and moments of happiness. Lemon smiles and pirouettes, Audie Atienza
Xavier Alexander Atienza Project, Inc. (dba, The XA project)
P.O. Box 4089 Rockville, Maryland 20849-4089
www.TheXAProject.org E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 240-994-6203
Neighborhood Helpers We would like to inform our neighbors that, in the State of Maryland, children must be 13 years old to baby-sit a child under the age of 8 when the parents are absent, per Family Law Article, § 5-801.
We do not endorse any child whose name appears on this list, nor do we screen the list for qualifications and abilities.
Name Age Street Phone Jobs Ramiro Andalla 18 Wapello Dr. (301)908-5175 Lawn Mowing
Babysitting, House Sitting Maggie Brady 16 Grinnell Dr. (301)442-6350 Babysitting, Pet Sitting
Dog Walking Conner Din 13 Grinnell Terr. (301) 309-9626 Babysitting, Pet Sitting Mathew Din Ryan Din
17 14
Grinnell Terr. (301) 309-9626 Lawn Mowing, Yard Work, Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, Babysitting, House Sitting
Nansen Kuo 17 Bettendorf Ct
(240) 494-6901 Dog Walking, Pet Sitting Lawn Mowing, Babysitting
Marissa Martin 15 Gold Ring Terr (301) 461-7398 Babysitting Pet Sitting, House Sitting
Jay Machado 15 Gold Ring Way (240) 477-8081 Babysitting, House Sitting, Lawn Mowing, Computer & Smart Phone setup & training
Neal Machado 12 Gold Ring Way (240) 477-8081 Babysitting, Mother’s Helper, Lawn Mowing, Leaf Raking, Dog Walking, Homework helper (grade 5 and below)
Logan Neufeld 15 Wapello Dr. (240)-994-5213 Pet Sitting, Dog Walking Lawn Mowing
Elizabeth Pamboukian
13 Wapello Dr. Home -301-838-5544 Cell - 301-768-6882
Babysitting Pet Sitting, Dog Walking House Sitting
Zander Phillips 15 Indianola & Grinnell
(240) 731-5645 or (240) 506-5040
Babysitting (Shady Grove Trained) House Sitting Dog Walking, Pet Sitting
Nicholas Radonic 15 Indianola Dr Home - 301-294-9124 Cell - 240-753-3544
Snow Shoveling Leaf Raking
Leo Simon Perry Simon
15 15
Monona Ct. (301) 294-4999 Baby Sitting Pet Sitting, Dog Walking Lawn Mowing
Molly Simpson Sally Simpson
18 15
Moravia Ct (301) 251-5737 Baby Sitting, Mother’s Helper Dog Walking
Nicole Spouge
14 Grinnell Dr. (301) 217-9527 Babysitting House Sitting Pet Sitting, Dog Walking
Please note: If you want to change or delete an entry, please contact the newsletter editor at (240) 314-0528 or by email at [email protected] or email [email protected]. Updates will be included in the next newsletter.
Board Contact Information Charlie Regan ’16 President
15532 Grinnell Terr H (240) 912-5548
E-mail: [email protected] Keith Ligon, '15, Vice-President
15501 Moravia Court H (301) 340-3358
E-mail: [email protected] George Wolohojian '15,
Treasurer 15448 Indianola Dr.
H 301-738-7148 E-mail: [email protected]
Eli Nadel, '16 Secretary Communications and Newsletter
15512 Grinnell Terrace ph 240-314-0528
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected] Filly Kotsatos '15, Social
Committee 7217 Dubuque Ct.
Cell - 301-938-3827 E-mail: [email protected]
Montfort (Montie) Mlachila '15 Social Committee 7325 Gold Ring Terrace
H 301-610-0012 E-mail: [email protected]
Nick Radonic ‘15 15408 Indianola Dr. H (301) 294-9124
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Community Safety Committee -
open E-mail:
Important County Phone Numbers Emergencies (Fire/Rescue, Police)
911
Fire Non-Emergency 240-777-2400 Police Non-Emergency 301-279-8000 American Red Cross 301-588-2515 Center for Disease Control – Emergency Preparedness
888-246-2675
Comcast Customer Service 800-COMCAST
County 24-hour Crisis Center 240-777-4000 County Abandoned Vehicle Section
301-840-2454
County Bioterrorism Hotline 240-777-4200 County Community Services Division
240-840-2690
County Solid Waste 240-777-6410 County Department of Public Works and Transportation Call about: Potholes Maintenance of Trees in
the County Right-of-Way Storm Drainage Operation
& Maintenance Snow Removal/Ice
Treatment
240-777-ROAD (7623)
County Executive Offices 240-777-2500 County Hazmat Hotline (24-hour number)
240-777-2341
County Housing and Community Affairs
240-777-3680
County Information and Referral Office
240-777-1000
County Office of Emergency Management (8:30 - 4:30 PM)
240-777-2300
Maryland State Police 301-424-2101 METRO Customer information [www.wmata.com]
202-637-7000
National Capital Poison Center 202-625-3333 National Poison Center 800-222-1222 PEPCO to Report Downed Wires 202-872-3432
PEPCO to Report Outages 877-737-2662 Street Light Repairs or Malfunction
240-217-2190
Verizon (Telephone repair) 800-483-4000 Washington Gas 1-800-752-
7520 WSSC (Maintenance) 1-800-828-
6439 (x4002)
Additional Useful County Phone Numbers Animal Services 240-773-5925 Untagged Cars 240-777-3600 Abandoned Cars 301-840-2455 Noise Control 240-777-7770 Air Pollution Incidents 240-777-7770 Recycling 240-777-6410 Building Permits 240-777-6370 Pot Holes 240-777-ROAD Building Code Inspections 240-777-6210 Solid Waste 240-777-6410 Consumer Protection 240-777-3636 Street Lights 240-777-2190 County Information 240-777-1000 Occupancy Permits 240-777-6210 Electrical License/Permits 240-777-6240 Vendor Information 240-777-6240 Environmental Protection 240-777-7770 Water Pollution 240-777-7770 Fire Code Violations 240-777-2457 Wed Control 240-777-3600 Housing Code Enforcement 240-777-3600 Zoning Information 240-777-6240 Illegal Dumping 240-777-7770 Zoning Complaints 240-777-6259 From the AERC Committee The Architectural and Environmental Review Committee (AERC) is tasked with the responsibility of reviewing (as our name implies) applications from homeowners who wish to make material changes in construction such as fences and house finishes. It is the Committee’s job to facilitate the homeowners’ plans, while being mindful of maintaining the standards set out in the Homeowner’s Covenants which help give our community a unified and appealing appearance. Notes on Submitting an AERC Application Please review the AERC Guidelines on the Hollybrooke web site (http://www.hollybrooke.org) before submitting an application. It is very important that all aspects of the project are outlined. This includes design drawings, color samples, location, and relevant brochures. The application MUST be typed or printed. Please submit your application WELL before you want to begin the project. There are six members of the Committee and it requires some time for all of them to review your application. It is not necessary to call MTM or AERC members to check on your application. Applications are normally turned around in 1 1/2 to 2 weeks. Many Thanks to Bob Tremmel Bob Tremmel recently resigned from the AERC after many years of service. Bob's wise council and long experience have been invaluable in providing continuity and structure during the approval process. We wish him well in his future endeavors as he will be greatly missed. Thank you Bob. Application received between January, 2015 and April, 2015 January 11 7239 Grinnell Dr. Replace roof, siding and add solar panels Approved February 16 7309 Gold Ring Ter Add third garage bay and increase living space above Approved March 22 18 Monona Ct Move mailbox to other side of driveway Approved March 31 7434 Monona Ter Replace wood deck Approved April 4 15512 Villisca Ter Replace wood deck Approved April 15 15505 Moravia Ct Replace roof, siding and shutters(raised panel) Approved April 30 7213 Bettendorf Ct Install two rain barrels Approved
There's Room For Innovation We live in a beautiful colonial style neighborhood, with a mature tree canopy and well tended homes. Part of the responsibility of your AERC is to help to maintain our enviable environment. Colonial architecture and style encompass a large vocabulary. Here are some photos of homes in our neighborhood that have great style, without duplicating the original designs of the builder. The porches at 7204 and 7236 Grinnell Drive, are perfect examples of innovation while maintaining the colonial vocabulary. Another example is the home at 7239 Grinnell Drive. This is the first use in our neighborhood of shingle style siding, in this case in the gable ends. Also, the use of enhanced moldings and keystones at the garage doors. In conclusion, there is room in the colonial vocabulary and our neighborhood for individual expression. Tom Seiler Chair, AERC
If you have any questions about any of the guidelines, or the application process, contact any member of the AERC listed below
AERC Members
Tom Seiler (chair) 7128 Grinnell Dr 954-249-6659 [email protected] Martin Benavides 7304 Gold Ring Terrace 301-424-0306 [email protected] Paula Hadzima 7420 Monona Terrace 301-545-0241 [email protected] Sally Hausman 15512 Grinnell Terrace 240-314-0528 [email protected] Dan Navarro 7115 Grinnell Dr 301-424-3779 [email protected] Donna Parisi 15617 Gold Ring Way 301-294-2477 [email protected] Gary Strand 7204 Grinnell Dr. 301-340-7731 [email protected]
Summer Clean Up
Lots of things happen to our homes during the winter and now that warmer weather is here, it is a good time to clean up and fix up our yards, gardens and houses. Usually a list is made of things to do, and the easy ones on the list are done first. The others take a little longer. Sometimes we are a little slow getting outside to do the things that need to be done. Our neighbors notice this. In fact, it is easier to see what is wrong with a neighbor’s home than our own home.
To help the neighborhood and you get ready for summer, the AERC will walk the neighborhood and look for major things that should be on a Summer Clean Up list. Here are some of the things they will look for:
• Driveway – bulges from tree roots, grass growing in cracks, crumbling sections • Trees – dead limbs, torn off or broken limbs, dead trees • Bushes – overgrown, broken off sections, dead bushes, bushes blocking windows • House – mildew, missing or broken siding/shutters/shingles, erosion of the front step • Fences – missing or broken posts or rails • Landscaping – broken outdoor items, soil erosion, lawn with large bare spots • Garage – doors with peeling paint, or rotting wood
Below is the form the AERC will use. If they see something at your home, they will note it and the note will be mailed to you. They do this to help you along with your Summer Clean Up. It is important that you know what your neighbor sees when they look at your home. If you get a note from the AERC, add the item to your Summer Clean Up list. Address__________________________________________ Where we saw something that needs your attention: Front Door Lights Side Shutters Landscaping Garage Windows Recycle Containers Driveway Shingles Gardens Roof Deck Walkway/Steps Fence Chimney Peeling Paint Siding Rust Extended Parking of Boats, Campers, Trailers or Unlicensed Vehicles What we saw: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
