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MONTPELIER TODAY 1 May-June 2013

The Newsletter Of The

Montpelier Community Association

Montpelier TodayMay-June 2013

2013

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Chair, Nominating Committee


Paul Buehler, TrusteeChair, Facilities Committee


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Richard Mason, TrusteeChair, Security Committee301 [email protected]

Jean Sorrentino, Trustee301 [email protected]

CommitteesArchitectural Control & C omplianceMichael Boddie, Chair301 [email protected]

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MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYTHE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

May/June 20132013 Board of Trustees

Braggin Writes 5

February 2013 Board Meeting Minutes 6

February 2013 ACCC Meeting Minutes 7

March 2013 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 8

Financial Report 10

Security Committee Report 13

ACCC Approval Form 26

Helping Hands 28

Advertising 29

Social Committee Report 16

Pool Guide 17

Presidents Letter 4

March 2013 ACCC Meeting Minutes 9


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FROM THE PRESIDENT

UPCOMING MCA MEETINGSFORALL MONTPELIERHOMEOWNERSBOARDOF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

Mark your calendar for Tuesday May 14 and Tuesday, June 11 for the monthly board meengs at

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

encouraged to aend.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ACCC)

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

The next meengs will be Thursday, May 2 and Thursday, June 6.

Dear Neighbors,

Since being seated in October, your 2013 Board has

been busy with ACCC issues and geng ready for an

other great summer. We welcome Brad Gimbert to

the team; thank you for stepping up to the plate. As a

legacy family he brings deep seeded feelings and great

ideas for our wonderful community.

The most obvious project for this year is the pool park

ing lot. Due to the careful maintenance of the parking

lot by previous Boards, we got 5 more years out of the

asphalt, since it had an esmated wear out date of

2008. Thank you to those that filled cracks and kept it

sealed. But now we must commit to the project of

grinding off the top layer and applying 2 inches of new

asphalt. We will get our three planters refurbished,

individual parking stops for each space, speed bumpsand handicapped as well as regular parking space

striping.

To keep the price as low as possible on that project,

we are using the ground up parking lot to start the

foundaon of our walking trail around the common

grounds. Our trail is to be an alternave to playing in

the parking lot. We have envisioned that some day we

could have a sidewalk of concrete and asphalt that

forms a loop all round our nice common grounds. We

have extended the concrete sidewalk in front of the

pool and we are connecng it to the gravel walkway to

make our loop around the tennis courts.

The pump house is geng some much needed repairs

to the brick mortar that has been washed out over the

years. The repoinng of the brick stabilizes the exte

rior wall that has been protected by future water dam

age by last year's addion of a sloped roof. We also

replaced a secon of cracked pool deck that had sunk

and put in new steps to the lifeguard office.

One of the most excing projects is the eliminaon of

the standing water in the bathrooms, that kept us

from providing as clean a bathhouse as we would have

liked. By ling the bathroom floors, the water will

flow to the drains, providing easier maintenance.

One of the nicest new addions to our community is

the revival of the MCA Welcoming Commiee by Rilla

Poer. Rilla and a few friendly volunteers have visited

many new neighbors to welcome them to Montpelier

with a tasty treat and some informaon about the

community, Laurel and Prince George's County.

Thank you to Tricia and John Douville and their volun

teers who put on a wonderful community Easter EggHunt. The weather cooperated and between the

countless colorful eggs, games, sack races and a spe

cial visit from the Easter Bunny himself, everyone took

home chocolate and memories that will last a lifeme.

The lile ones love to hug the Easter Bunny.

The pool has been drained, inspected and refilled and

we are just about ready for another super summer

around the common grounds. We look forward to a

summer filled with Wednesday Night Pizza, swimming

lessons, water aerobics, swim team compeons and

sand volleyball. Tricia plans to revive 'Flick n Float'

movies around the pool. Come on down the first

weekend for our Memorial Day Pot Luck where your

Associaon provides the hot dogs and drinks and we

share everyone's favorite side dish, Monday, May

27th. See you there!

Bob Derrick


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We would like to report our daughter Julia O'Neil

(former Montpelier lifeguard) is gradang from the US

Army Military Police Officer Basic Course at Fort Le

nardwood, MO on 10 April. She did a record physical

fitness score of 334 out of 300, top 2% of her class in

fitness. Top 25% overall in the class for academics,

leadership and fitness.

Tim and Jeannene O'Neil

Starling Lane

Grace Bonner, granddaughter of

original Montpelier residents,

Marty and Ginny Novak will grad

uate in Mayone year earlyfrom University of Mary

land with a BS in Biological Sciences. Grace is the

daughter of Andy and Marla Novak Bonner who grew

up in Montpelier and now live in Columbia, Md. Grace

has been inducted as a Phi Beta Kappa scholar, and willaend the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary

Medicine aer graduaon from Maryland. She is also a

member of Phi Kappa Phi, Primannum Honors Society,

and the Dean's List.

Ginny Novak

Churchfield Lane

Robert and Debbie Phillips welcomed their second

grandchild, Wilbur Guthrie Becker, on October 12th.

Mom Sara Becker is a Drama, Shakespeare & Voice

professor at the University of Houston. Dad Lee is a

playwright and actor. Sara will be voice coaching

Shakespeare producons at American Players Theatre

in Spring Green, Wi. this summer. Lee will be acng at

American Folklore Theatre, Door County, Wi. this sum

mer.

Debbie Phillips

Ethan Ct.

Ben Skopic, 14 year old grandson of Henry & Martha

Borger, swam in the 2013 Maryland State Swimming

Championships March 710, 2013. Ben placed 1st in

the 200 IM with 1:58.97, 1st in the 200 Breaststroke

with 2:12.20, 2nd in the 400 IM, 2nd in the 100 Breast

stroke, 3rd in the 1650 Free, 5th in the 50 Free, 5th in

the 200 Free, and 6th in the 100 Free. Also, Ben's 400

Medley Relay team placed 2nd with 3:48.72; and his400 Free Relay team was 2nd with 3:26.32. Ben also

won the Louis Lowenthal Memorial Award. Awesome

swimming Ben! Bens mother is Chris Borger, who

grew up in Montpelier.

Kathy Garnes, proud aunt

Radnor Lane

FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS

2013 ASSESSMENTS ARE PAST DUE

The 2013 Assessment was due March 1 and if you havent paid yet, it must now include a $50 administrave fee

and $5.70 interest ($340.70). Failure to pay the yearly assessment will result in suspension of member privileges

such as use of the pool and common grounds and legal acon.

Need another Affidavit/Pool User Form download a copy at www.montpelieronline.org or call 888 622-4630 x

103 and leave your address and another will be sent to you.

ALSO FROM YOUR NEIGHBORSOur Savior Lutheran Church is gearing up for Vacaon Bible School season with Kingdom Rock: Where kids stand

strong for God! So grab your armor and suit up to join us July 22nd26th from 9am to noon for some fun, fellow

ship, and to build a strong foundaon in God! For kids age 4 through the compleon of 6th grade. Registraon

forms will be available starng May 12 at OSLC, 13611 LaurelBowie Rd., Laurel, MD 20708. Quesons may be

sent to Cae Monko at [email protected].


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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

February 12, 2013

Trustees in Aendance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, Pa-

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

Jack Keang, Richard Mason, and Jean Sorrenno.

Trustees Absent with Cause: None.Community Members Present: Brian and Carolyn Den-

nis, Mary Derrick, John and Daryl Doane, Tony Fleming,

Gabbriel Frigm and Pedro Medina, Susan Habig, Ma

Derrick, and Mary Hughes.

Guests Present: J. Berenbla

President B. Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:05

PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the January 2012 board meeng were

reviewed. Trustee Douville made a moon to accept the

minutes. Trustee Mason seconded the moon and itpassed unanimously.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

Trustee Fazio distributed the monthly statements.

$48,000 has been received and deposited of the 2013

assessment.

$695 has been donated for the Officer Morris Fund.

Trustee Fazio reviewed the delinquent accounts and

$26,531 has been collected with the aorneys help

since 2008.

The Communicaons Chairperson, Tony Fleming,

found an excellent rate for hosng the website which

will save $193. The accountant should have the annual audit

(compilaon) ready soon and he has everything to

prepare the taxes.

ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson

An appeal by neighbors regarding approval of a 6 foot

fence was discussed at the February meeng. The ACCC

found that the homeowners were in compliance and the

maer was closed. The neighbors stated they will ap-

peal to the board.

Facilies Commiee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson

A third bid is needed for the repoinng of the brickson the pump house.

Umbrella parts are in.

Tentave bids for the parking lot repaving are

$114,000, and $70,000. A third bid is needed and

Trustee Buehler asked if the planters will be replaced

and if this should be part of the scope of work. Trus-

tee Keang said that a different contractor will be

needed for the planters. The scope of work includes

milling, 4 deep pavement, the path to Briardale near

the tennis and basketball courts, rubber parking stops,

speed bumps, restriping and handicap parking signs.

Trustee Derrick is invesgang the durability of the

new playground equipment being considered by theboard.

Trustee Buehler has two individuals interested in the

contract for trash can pick up.

Trustee Buehler would like to renew the current land-

scaping contract as the former Facilies Chairperson

was happy with their work. Trustee Buehler made a

moon to accept the bid of Ma and Adams for the

landscaping contract for 2013 ($7000). Trustee Dou-

ville seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.

Trustee Buehler also wants to replace the bathroom

flooring at the pool and install security cameras this

year.Pool Commiee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson

Ms. Derrick reported on four bids for pool management.

The companies are: American, Connental, Lighthouse

and Benchmark. The bids ranged from $58,400-$80,232.

Trustee Sorrenno suggested if Lighthouse has been

sasfactory in the past and we can work with them, it

would be best to stay with them. The pool task force

also agreed. Trustee Keang made a moon to select

Lighthouse for the management contract, with a clause

that the pool task force parcipate in choosing the man-

ager and assistant manager. Trustee Sorrenno second-

ed the moon and it passed unanimously.

Social Commiee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson

The Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, March 23.

Trustee Douville is also planning a Yard Sale, Memorial

Day picnic, 4th

of July picnic, water aerobics, and Labor

Day potluck. A neighbor wants to start an Annual 5K

Race around the end of August and she would like to

have the Santa visits again and possibly have a Fall

Fesval with a costume parade.

Security Commiee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Trustee Mason distributed his report. He heard of a

report of suspicious acvity on Shadetree but was not

able to get any confirmed informaon.

The problem with kids climbing the fence near Starling

Lane is going to be discussed with apartment manage-

ment.

Montpelier Drive is to be reclassified as a residenal

street which would make installaon of traffic calming

devices possible.

The COPS unit would like Trustee Mason to organize

an adult ID program in the neighborhood.(Continued on page 7)


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There have been reports of people walking throughthe neighborhood with a child and asking for money

because their home was foreclosed and they are being

evicted from the motel that they moved into. This is a

scam and you should nofy the police if you are ap-

proached.

Tennis Commiee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

Trustee Fazio has le messages with Mark, from the Ten-

nis Court resurfacing company, to schedule our crack

repairs (to be done as warranty work) this spring. She

will connue contacng him to get a date.

Welcoming Commiee: Rilla Poer, Chairperson

No report.

Communicaons Commiee: Tony Fleming, Chairper

son

Mr. Fleming held his report unl next month.

OLD BUSINESS

The sponsored swim team program needs to be ex-

plained in wring by the Swim Team leadership. The

swim team treasurer will take care of the payment to the

MCA for last years sponsored swimmers.

NEW BUSINESS

Homeowners of 8945 Oxwell Lane and 12504 Raven Wayappealed the ACCCs decision not to rescind the Novem-

ber 3, 2011 approval for installaon of a 6 foot fence at

12502 Raven Way. They contended that (1) the cove-

nants do not allow any fences to be constructed across

an easement; (2) the approval expired in May 2012 be-

cause the covenants state that construcon must begin

within 6 months and be substanally complete in 12

months; (3) one of the homeowners concerns and state-

ment explaining her inability to sign the approval form

were ignored by the ACCC; and (4) the fence which was

installed is radically different than what was proposedand does not contour to the ground. The homeowners

of 12502 Raven Way produced permits which they be-

lieve show that (1) they received permission to build the

fence across the area designated as an easement on

their plat (WSSC stated their records show no easement

and Prince Georges County issued a building permit); (2)

they started the project within 6 months by contribung

funds to help remove bamboo in the fence line and it

was substanally completed within a year and a few

days; and (3) the fence is exactly the same as what they

proposed and the county permit inspector dictated that

the fence not conform to the ground to allow for drain-

age. The board asked the appellants what they thinkshould happen with the fence. The appellants at 8945

Oxwell Lane would like to have the fence moved further

back on their side and cut to 4 feet high and they were

considering giving the homeowners $1,000 toward the

cost of making this change. Since there were so many

offers and counter offers the Board requested a leer

with what specifically was being requested and offered.

Trustee Derrick explained that the meeng room was

closing and the acon on the appeal would require me

to study so a vote on the maer would have to wait unl

the March Board meeng. He instructed each of the

Trustees, now that they have heard the discussion, toreview the documents this month, visit the fence and be

prepared to uphold, amend, or overturn the decision of

the ACCC at the next meeng.

The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, March

12, 2013 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreaon Center, pre-

school room. The moon was made and seconded to

adjourn at 9:02pm. The moon passed unanimously.

(Continued from page 6)

ACCC Meeng of February 7, 2013

Commiee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian

Dennis, Jack Keang, and Pauline Pe.

Commiee Members Absent with Cause: Ron Lenart.

Community Members Present: Carolyn Dennis, Bob

and Mahew Derrick, John and Daryl Doane, GabbrielFrigm, Susan Habig, Pedro Medina and Mary Hughes.

The meeng was called to order at 7:03 PM by M. Bod-

die. The minutes of the January meeng, transcribed by

M. Hughes, were reviewed. B. Dennis made a moon to

accept the minutes as amended. P. Pe seconded the

moon and it passed unanimously.

Old Business:

12203 Briany Lane Hearing noce and proposed

sancons sent 1/12/13. B. Dennis and B. Derrick

visited the homeowner, who intends to fix the hole.

9207 Ethan Court Hearing noce and proposed sanc-

ons sent 1/12/13. Owner cut the grass and downed

tree and contacted ACCC. B. Derrick suggested more

work needs to be done. M. Boddie will visit.

9204 Ethan Court Property management resolved allissues promptly. Complainant nofied.

12201 Cedarbrook Lane Large green bag filled with

debris is gone. Maer closed.

8718 Granite Lane Trailer sll in grass and fines accru-

ing. B. Dennis will visit.

12502 Raven Way In response to the ACCC leer

(1/12/13), homeowners provided all permits and in-

(Continued on page 8)

ACCC REPORT


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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

March 12, 2013

Trustees in Aendance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, Patri-

cia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Tim Jacobs, Jack

Keang, Richard Mason, and Jean Sorrenno.

Trustees Absent with Cause: None.

Community Members Present: Michael Boddie, LasloBoesze, Mary and Mahew Derrick, John and Daryl Doane,

Rich Fazio, Tony Fleming, Gabbriel Frigm and Pedro Medi-

na, Susan Habig, Rilla Poer and Mary Hughes.

President B. Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:05

PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the February 2013 board meeng were

reviewed. Trustee Douville made a moon to accept the

amended minutes. Trustee Keang seconded the moon

and it passed unanimously.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

Trustee Fazio distributed the monthly statements.

One Gypsy Moth CD is maturing soon. A community

member recommended that the fund be maintained for

similar uses in the future, even if it is not specifically for

gypsy moth infestaon.

$2,275 has been donated for the Morris Fund. Assess-

ments are coming in and three delinquent assessments

were recently collected.

A long term delinquents house is going to aucon on

March 19.

ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson

April 1 trailers, boats may be brought out of storage.

Pool Commiee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson

No report.

Social Commiee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson

The Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, March 23.

Geng a projector for Flick and Floats was discussed.

Trustee Gimbert offered to help with this.

A 5k race is being planned for August. It would be nice

to ask the police to be involved. Trustee Mason will con-

tact them.

Security Commiee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Trustee Mason discussed a phone scam asking for mon-

ey to get a family member out of jail.

Trustee Mason has signed up for a 12 week course withthe police department.

M. Fowler is sending Trustee Mason a leer about the

process for traffic calming on Montpelier Drive. Trustee

Mason will have to send a leer to the MNCPPC and

then get 60 percent of residents of Montpelier Drive to

approve the traffic calming devices proposed for Mont-

pelier Drive.

Cars were broken into on Eastbourne Lane and Golden

Pass. Police were not nofied, but Trustee Mason

asked residents to make a report so that the police are

informed of the acvity.

Tennis Commiee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

Trustee Fazio reported that the crack repairs will be made

this spring.

Welcoming Commiee: Rilla Poer, Chairperson

Ms. Poer has six people interested in joining her com-

miee. Emily Mason, Peter Brown, Jean Sorrenno,

Trish Douville, Pauline Pe, and Gloria Hynes. Tony

Fleming also volunteered.

Ms. Poer also prefers to call the new owners to arrange

a convenient me to stop by.

Renters can also be included in the welcoming.

Facilies Commiee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson

Improvements suggested: Pool parking lot, concrete at

the pool lounge, new car stops, new speed bumps,

new sidewalk, new bike rack, repoint pump house, new

sidewalk next to the tennis courts, rebuild planters in the

parking lot, new ceramic le with drainage in the bath-

rooms, some new sod and grass seed.

Four companies were consulted and the parking lot

does not have to be milled. A two-four inch top coat is

recommended. The proposals were reviewed and the

Facilies Commiee recommended JLN to do the work.


specons regarding the installaon of their six-foot

fence. Aer discussion, B. Dennis made a moon to re-

quest new approval for the fence. J. Keang seconded

the moon, but B. Dennis withdrew the moon. M. Bod-

die reminded everyone that decisions of the ACCC can

be appealed to the Board, but the documents provided

addressed the ACCCs concerns. As neighbors indicated

they will appeal to the Board, J. Keang, a board mem-

ber, was asked to recuse himself from the Boards deci-

sion.

The next meeng of the ACCC will be Thursday, March 7,

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

meeng adjourned at 8:40 pm.



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ACCC REPORT

Meeng Minutes of March 7, 2013

Commiee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian

Dennis, Jack Keang, Ron Lenart and Pauline Pe.

Commiee Members Absent with Cause: Community

Members Present: Bob and Mahew Derrick, JohnDoane and Mary Hughes.

The meeng was called to order at 7:04 PM by M. Bod

die. The minutes of the February meeng, transcribed by

M. Hughes, were reviewed. B. Dennis made a moon to

accept the minutes as amended. P. Pe seconded the

moon and it passed unanimously.(Continued on page 10)

Trustee Buehler made a moon to approve the project

using JLN, and not to exceed $120,000. Trustee Dou

ville seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.

Trustee Jacobs noted that the No Solicing sign was

knocked down. Trustee Keang has the sign and will

post it.

Communicaons Commiee: Tony Fleming, Chairperson

Mr. Fleming reported that the Montpelier Facebook

page has 129 likes and he asked the board to provide

content.

A new contract was negoated and is about half the

price that was being paid. He encouraged board mem

bers to contribute content and photos.

One of the moderators, Paul Katz, is in the hospital, but

sll moderang when possible.

Mr. Fleming distributed a copy of the monthly disclaim

er for the list serv and C. Fougnie, list serv owner,

agreed to post it. Trustee Mason made a moon to

request that the disclaimer be posted monthly on thelist serv. The moon was seconded and passed unani

mously. C. Fougnie is reviewing the memorandum of

understanding

OLD BUSINESS

The Board has studied the documents presented by

neighbors (Doane and Habig) and the owners (Medina/

Frigm) of 12502 Raven Way. The ACCC held that the own

ers of 12502 Raven Way are in compliance with the cove

nants with regard to the installaon of a six foot fence on

their property. Trustee Buehler made a moon to up

hold the decision of the ACCC. Trustee Douville seconded

the moon. Dr. D. Doane spoke for ten, uninterrupted

minutes, on their appeal: 1) relave to the governing

documents, the ACCCs decision to grant an excepon for

a six foot fence was an injusce to neighbors, Doane and

Habig; 2) 8745 Oxwell Lane is close to 12502 Raven Way

and the fence defines the view from 38% of their home;

3) they never saw the plat which outlines the fence so

that they could have applied for an excepon; 4) they did

not know of the ACCC meeng of November 2011 at

which they fence was discussed. Ms. Habig was also giv

en ten, uninterrupted minutes to speak. She read her

observaons of alteraons to the fence on February 23,

2013: 1) Mr. Medina lowered panels so that no part is

higher than six feet and the fence looks worse than it did

before; 2) Ms. Frigm trespassed on her property and dug

a trench to drain the water from their yard. Ms. Frigm

was given ten, uninterrupted minutes to speak. She said

that they provided informaon to the ACCC and the

Board and installed the exact fence as proposed. She

agreed that the fence does now look worse aer the2/23/13 alteraons, but the county received a complaint

that porons of the fence were over six feet from the

ground (due to space le for swales for drainage) so

they made the changes the next day. She said that she

did dig out the swale as it is supposed to drain water

across their properes and then into the woods, but did

not enter Ms. Habigs property. Trustee Derrick present

ed a meline of acon on the installaon of the six foot

fence, from October 2011 to February 2013. Board mem

bers asked several quesons. The Board voted to uphold

the decision of the ACCC. (Vong yes Trustees Buehler,

Douville, Gimbert, Mason, Sorrenno. Trustee Keangabstained as he is a member of the ACCC.)

Trustee Buehler has the rules for the sponsored swim

team program, but needs to write it out.

A new person is needed for emptying the trash cans. The

contract will be wrien and a path outlined. It takes

about an hour to complete.

The playground equipment is tabled for now with all the

other projects in the works.

The Shoupes should be thanked for their service in lock

ing and unlocking the gates and fences every day.

They will also be nofied about the repaving project.

NEW BUSINESS:Trustee Derrick received a noce of WSSC Storm Drain

Repairs for Oxwell Lane. The noce will be put on the

web site.

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

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

school room. The moon was made and seconded to

adjourn at 9:02pm. The moon passed unanimously.



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Assessments are steadily coming in. We have received

$180,704 so far. The homeowners who have not paid

their assessments will receive a final leer that they will

be subject to ligaon if they dont comply.

To date the Morris Fund is up to $1,475.

Federal and State income taxes are complete. We did

not have to pay any income taxes. The Review has not

been finished.

The Gypsy Moth CD was redeemed for $34,119.96 and

placed in a savings account. The CD holding Reserve

Funds was redeemed for $30,461.33 and placed in the

Reserve Account.

Lillian Fazio, Treasurer

TREASURERS REPORT

OLD BUSINESS:

12502 Raven Way Dras of leers responding to neigh

bors complaints regarding a six foot fence were re

viewed. B. Dennis made a moon to send a leer, as

amended, to the complainant neighbors. J. Keang

seconded the moon and it passed unanimously. J.

Keang made a moon to send a leer, as amended,

to the homeowners of 12502 Raven Way. B. Dennis

seconded the moon and it passed unanimously. The

leers will be signed and emailed and mailed to the

homeowners so that they have a response by Mon

day, March 11th

.

12203 Briany Place A complaint was received regard

ing trash and a hole in the house. B. Dennis and B.

Derrick were told a month ago that the hole would be

fixed. A moon was made and seconded to fine the

homeowner $100 a month, starng April 1 if the hole

is not fixed. The moon passed unanimously. Anothermoon was passed to send a leer of complaint re all

the items and rubbish on the side of the house, in

cluding a ladder.

9207 Ethan Court R. Lenart and M. Boddie will visit the

property to check on the cleanup.

8718 Granite Lane Trailer is gone, but fine totals

$1,000. A statement of fine will be sent.

NEW BUSINESS:

12613 Ivystone Lane Homeowners gave noce of in

stallaon of new, white garage doors. Thank you.

12213 Shadetree Lane Approval granted for new garage

doors. Thank you.

12504 Raven Way A complaint received regarding over

grown shrub fence. There was discussion whether the

trees and shrubs are a fence. B. Dennis made a mo

on that the shrubs/trees are not a growing fence and

not a violaon. J. Keang seconded the moon. The

moon was tabled and members will view the proper

ty and discuss it at the next meeng.

Members discussed whether to include new wording on

the approval request form to include the covenant re

garding starng an approved project within six months. It

was decided to insert the language from the covenant.

Members discussed whether a leer or phone call should

be the first step in the process of covenant enforcement.

If visits are made, no one should go alone. The assistant

or member will try to call or email the member first to

resolve the issue.

A homeowner expressed interest in joining the com

miee. M. Boddie will call him to discuss joining the com

miee.

The next meeng of the ACCC will be Thursday, April 4,

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

meeng adjourned at 8:20 pm.


Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2013


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Continued onnext page


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Budget vs. ActualContinued

TO ALL TENNIS PLAYERS TENNIS COURTS ARE LOCKEDREQUEST A KEY

The keys to the new tennis lock are available. Please call 3017763267 before aempng to pick up your

key. They can be picked up at 8716 Crystal Rock Lane.

It is imperave that all tennis players respect the use of the courts and make every effort to pre

vent unauthorized use. That means locking up aer you play and not giving out the keyto people

who will not abide by the rules.

Lillian Fazio

Tennis Commiee Chair

MEMBERS ONLYTENNIS COURT ACCESS


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SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORTOne of our residents was the vicm of a scam at Shoppers

Food in Laurel. The man in line behind her merged his

groceries with hers and then walked out with his grocer

ies. The resident realized what had happened when she

went to her car. She immediately took her groceries and

receipt to the store manager who apologized and refund

ed her the money for the groceries that were not hers.

Don't let a person in line distract you and check your

receipt as soon as possible.

ONLINE SAFETY The web is a dangerous place: The se

curity company Sucuri scanned about 10 million websites

and found 26% of them were compromised (hosng mali

cious injecons or otherwise blacklisted) and people are

sharing more personal data than ever according to a sev

enyear study by Carnegie Mellon University.

What do you do when you see a link in a friends tweet,

Facebook or LinkedIn update, Instagram or Snapchat

posng? Do you click on it right away or do you think before you click? Hopefully you follow a preclick thought

process that includes these quesons:

Do I trust the person who posted it? Some people ex

pand their social networking connecons by accepng

every friend request they get. That is not a good idea. You

should not accept requests to connect from people with

whom you have no connecon. Heres one way to explain

this, parcularly if you have kids: Would you invite every

one of your social media friends over for dinner? Should

those uninvited guests be friends?

How likely is this post to be from that person? Hopefully

you do know your friends on social media well enough to

tell if an update is out of character for them. If you see

such a post, queson them. Their account might have

been hacked, or it could be a fake. (Bear in mind there are

more than 70 million fake Facebook accounts out there

right now and several million of those are thought to be

malicious.)

Can I get to the linked content through a more trusted

channel? If you see a news report on social media that a

famous person has died please check the facts before

spreading the story. Phoney news stories are oen laced

with links that lead you to places you dont want to go.

If you use social media it makes sense to stay informed

about new developments, parcularly in the area of

scams. One useful website is Facecrooks and you can also

get updates from the Google Alerts service.

REMOVE IT OR LOSE ITCar Break-In Prevenon Tips

1. Keep your car visible. Park in welllit areas, near peo

ple or with a lot or garage aendant on duty. Avoid hav

ing your car concealed by large vehicles, fences or plants.

2. Dont make it easy. Keep windows, sunroofs, doors

closed and locked. Almost onefourth of thes from vehi

cles are from unlocked cars.

3. Acvate your vehicles alarm. Dont have one? Factory

installed anthe systems are best, but a professionally

installed alarm can discourage a car breakin thief.

4. Hide your valuables. Many smashandgrab thieves act

on impulse. So keep stuff out of sight but dont count on

the glove box; thieves know to look there, and theyre

easy to break into.

5. Hide your valuables 2. If you have a wagon or SUV

with an open cargo area, get a retractable fied cover to

keep shopping bags or other belongings hidden.

6. Dont hand a thief your keys. Take your keys with you.

If you think you have a great hiding place for a spare key,

car thieves know to look above the visor, in the center

console, under the floor mat, in the trunk well, etc.

7. Stow your stuff before arrival. Thieves oen stake out

parking lots to watch for people pung items in their

trunk. Try pung valuables, like laptops and electronic

devices, into your trunk before you get to the parking lot.

8. Stash the evidence, too. Aer youve put your stuff in

the trunk, dont forget telltale evidence such as power

plugs, MP3 adapters and navigaon system windshield

suconcup mounts. Thieves know what theyre looking

for, so hide the electronic accessories, too.

9. Trust your insncts. If you see suspicious acvity, find

another spot to park. If youre concerned, tell theaendant or report your suspicions to police.

10. Take it one more step. Many vehicles are broken into

with the intent of stealing the vehicle itself. Visible an

the devices, like steering wheel locks or steering column

collars, may discourage a thief.

$10,000 I L A

T R R L F

County Fire officials say that a total of seven fires across

Laurel are now in the probe and are responsible for an

esmated $600,000 of damage in all. Two fires that de

stroyed playgrounds at Discovery Community Park andEmancipaon Community Park were found to have key

similaries. The remaining six fires remain "incidents of

interest. They include:

1/10 fire outside Boom Dollar (12675 Laurel Bowie Rd.)

3/6 fire at Laurel Fuel Oil (101 Main St.)

3/20 fire outside office building (14300 Laurel Bowie Rd.)

3/22 fire at Granville Gude Park (8300 Mulberry St.)



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Marlin Car Wash

Saturday, May 18th

8:30AM- 1:00PMThe Montpelier Marlins Swim Team will kick off their456h season with a

car wash on May 18th in the pool parking lot. The team is self-supporting

and is comprised of Montpelier neighborhood children ages 6-18.

Our swimmers will clean and vacuum your car or truck

while you relax and enjoy a FREEcup of coffee.

Donations will be accepted.

3/23 fire at Empire Buffet (14500 Laurel Pl.)

4/3 fire on Churchfield Lane in Montpelier

Anyone with informaon on the fires is urged to con

tact the Arson Tip Line at 3017727766. Callers may

remain anonymous.

COPS COFFEECPL Greg Harrington of the Maryland

State Police, College Park Barracks, spoke on his "full

service" police department. CPL Harrington lives in

Montpelier Woods and is very interested in helping our

community be safe. When he was assigned an unmarked police car, he gave out about 15 speeding ck

ets on Montpelier Drive.

The Maryland State Police has a strong mutual agree

ment with County Police and all the city police forces.

The State Police primarily handle traffic control on I/S

95, 495, Routes 1 and 50. He strongly recommends

that seniors take their me when driving and not to let

aggressive drivers upset or rush them. For those not

driving properly, they have a reevaluaon program and

he also recommended driving courses conducted by

AAA and AARP.

Numbers to remember:

911 for emergency

#77 on cell phones to contact the State Police through

out the state

3013521200 for nonemergency police

311 for nonemergency county informaon (you can

call nonemergency police on this number, but police

prefer the 301 number.

I will tour the new 911 and 311 county communicaons

center in Bowie in a few weeks as part of my Cizens

Police Academy classes. Please email me any quesons

or concerns you have about this program.

Richard Mason

Security Chairman



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Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

Phone(evenings) or email: __________________________________________________

Please mail to: MCAP.O. Box 2503

Laurel, MD 20709-2503

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

JOINAMONTPELIER COMMITTEE

ArchitecturalControl & compliance

Communications

Election committee

Finance

Facilities (Grounds)

Governing Documents

Pool Operations

Nominating

Security

Social

Tennis

Benevolent Fund

MCA Community Yard SaleSaturday, May 18th

Now is the time to begin cleaning your closets, attics and garages.As the saying goes, one mans junk is another mans treasure.

All residents are invited to participate in the MCA CommunityYard Sale on Saturday, May 18th. MCA will provide the adver-

tising, maps designating your location, and signs marking streets where garagesales will take place.

Obviously you can make a last minute decision to participate, however; if youwant your home listed on the map, we need to know by May 16th. Please con-

tact Tricia Douville ([email protected] or 301-490-7614) and provide yourname and address.

This event will take place rain or shine and the advertisement will indicate thetime is from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM. You can begin or end whenever youplease, but maps will only be available during that four hour timeframe.


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SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT

The Easter Egg Hunt was a

great success. We had a

special visit from the Easter

Bunny, lots of candy and

eggs to find and even sack

races.

The next scheduled

event is the Yard Sale

on Saturday May 18

from 8-noon. Call or

email Tricia Douville

by May 16 if you

would like to have

your locaon placed on

the maps which will be

available for shoppers

that day pldouville@

verizon.net or 301 490-

7614). There will also

be a Memorial Day Pot-

luck at the pool on Mon-

day, May 27. The MCA will

provide hot dogs, hamburgers

and drinks and you should

bring a dish to share with

neighbors. There will be a sig-

nup sheet at the pool.

Flick and Floats will be back

again this summer and we will

have our July 4th celebraon atthe pool. New this year will be

a Montpelier 5K Run/Walk on

August 31. Details on these

events will be in the next news-

leer and on the website.

Tricia Douville

Social Commiee Chairperson

KICK OFF THE START OF ANOTHER MONTPELIER POOL SEASON...

MEMORIAL DAY POTLUCKAT THE POOL

MONDAY, May 27

5:30 pm Dinner

MCA will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, plates,napkins, utensils, and drinks.

Bring a side dish, salad, or

dessert

to share


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May 25 31 Sat Tue 12:00 PM 8:00 PM

Wed Fri 12:00 PM 9:00 PM

June, July & Aug Sun Tue 12:00 PM 8:00 PM

Wed Sat 12:00 PM 9:00 PM

September 1 Sun 12:00 PM 8:00 PM

September 2 Mon (Labor Day) 12:00 PM 9:00 PM

September 3 5 Tue Thur (School Hours) 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

September 6 8 Fri Sun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

September 9 12 Mon Thur (School Hours) 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

September 13 15 Fri Sun (Final Weekend) 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

September 21 Sat (Dog Day) 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

MONTPELIERCOMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

2013 POOL GUIDE2013 POOL GUIDE2013 POOL GUIDE2013 POOL GUIDE

PAGES 17-19 CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE NEWSLETTER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DURING

THE POOL SEASON. PLEASE REVIEW THE RULES WITH ALL FAMILY MEMBERS.

Individual pictures are required for all pool users 6 and

over. These pictures should be similar to a school idphoto, drivers license photo or passport photo. Your

name and lot number (or address) should be on the

back of your photo. The gate aendants are instructed

to refuse entry to anyone who does not have a photo

on file. Send photos to:

MCA

PO Box 2503

Laurel, MD 20709

You may also bring photos to the pool during regular

pool hours.

Only the family members (and paid extended family)

listed on your 2013 pool user form will have access to

the pool. If you did not fill out the pool user form and

return it with your affidavit, pick one up at the pool or

you can download one at www.montpelieronline.org.

All informaon (birthday if under age 18, relaonship

to owner, etc.) is required.

POOL PHOTOS REQUIRED

POOL HOURS for 2013


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MCA Pool Rules and RegulationsThe following rules and regulations have been established for the benefit, health and safety of all patrons of thepool facility. These will help provide enjoyable recreation for all members and their guests. Pool Management orthe MCA Board of Trustees may institute new regulations at their discretion in the interest of safety. The follow-ing are not intended to be all inclusive:

All MCA Members should ensure their children and guests

understand and observe all pool rules.

1. Please give the lifeguards and pool staff the respect they deserve. They are there for your protecon andshould never be considered babysiers. Children should not be le at the pool unsupervised.

2. Parents and guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children. Members are responsible for thebehavior of their guests.

3. All children under age 8 must be connually supervised by an adult while at the pool. You must be withinarms length of children that can not swim at all mes. This rule applies to children of any age.

4. A parent or childcare provider must remain with children in the wading pool area at all mes.

5. Appropriate swimsuits are required in the pool. No street shorts or cut-offs are allowed.

6. All swimmers are required to shower before entering the pool.

7. Individuals who appear to present a health hazard (i.e. contagious diseases, infecons, open cuts, bandagedwounds) will not be allowed to use the pool.

8. Swim diapers are required for all children not completely toilet trained.

9. No running, pushing, or horseplay in the pool area.

10.Patrons will not use profanity or abusive language in the pool area.

11.Spoung of water by mouth and similar unhygienic acons are not permied.

12.Swimmers may not sit, stand, hang, or play on pool ropes or lane lines.

13.No glass or breakable containers are permied in the pool facility.

14.Bicycles must be parked in designated areas. Use of skateboards, scooters, roller blades and other like ar-cles are prohibited in and around the pool area.

15.Smoking is strictly prohibited in the pool area which includes the front gate and Food Pavilion.

16.Food and beverages are allowed in designated areas. Patrons must deposit all trash in the proper recepta-

cles.

17.No diving into the pool except in the diving well. No floataon devices of any kind are permied in the div-ing well. Flips off the pool edge are prohibited.

18.Only one person allowed on the diving board at a me. Jump or dive straight out off the end of the divingboard, not off the side.

19.Divers must keep both their feet on the pool deck unl the previous diver has reached the ladder. Swimdirectly to the ladder aer going off the board. Do not swim to the wall.


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20.Tipping, rocking or use of pool chairs for other than their intended use is prohibited. Patrons are responsiblefor any damage they cause by willful misuse of pool property.

21.The MCA and Pool Management are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property. The poolstaff will hold foundarcles for two weeks before disposing.

22.The pool will be open for all ages on the hour through 45 minutes past the hour. The last 15 minutes of eachhour will be reserved for adults onlyswimming. Patrons must be at least 16 years old to use the pool dur-

ing these periods.

23.Under no circumstances shall a member or guest enter the water without a lifeguard on duty.

24.No unauthorized entry into the gate office, guard room, or pump room is permied.

25.Patrons must obey all posted rules.

26.The Pool Manager or Assistant Manager may close the pool at any me due to personal discreon, operaonaldifficules, or inclement weather.

27.Pool Management has the right to discipline anyone that refuses to follow the rules and regulaons of the poolfacility. They have been given the authority by the MCA Board of Trustees to enforce these rules.

28.No alcohol or drugs are allowed on the premises. Persons that appear to be under the influence of alcohol ordrugs will not be allowed on the premises.

Guest Policy and Procedure:MCA members who are registered pool users, in good standing, may bring guests to the pool. A guest passisrequired for any non-member age 6 and over entering the pool and is good for the entire day.

1. Guest passes must be purchased at the pool in groups of5 for $25.00. Bulk passes may be pur-

chased in groups of25 for $87.50. Each pass is good for a one day pool admission. No single day

passes will be sold.2. No cash will be taken at the pool. Only checks from the MCA member with a valid picture ID (which

includes their MCA address) will be accepted

3. All guests must be signed in and accompanied by the MCA member.

4. Guest passes do not expire and passes from previous years will be honored. The Bonus Guest

Passissued for paying your assessment by March 31, 2013 and the Bulk Passes will expire at the

end of the 2013 swim season.

Age Requirement for Admittance:(All results for proficiency swim tests must be registered with the Pool Manager.)

8 to 10 Years Old:Member children who have passed our pool proficiency swim test may be supervised at the pool by an adult or sib-ling age 13 and above, provided they too have passed our proficiency swim test.

11 to 15 Years Old:

Member children may enter without adult supervision provided they have passed our pool proficiency swim test.Children who do not pass the swim test must be supervised by a member 13 or older, who has passed the proficien-cy swim test.


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Montpelier Marlin Swim Team:2012 Division E Champs!!

Montpelier Communitys largest recreational youth program

is celebrating its 46th

SEASON!

Montpelier Marlins are happy to welcome back for a third season; our Dynamic WinningCoach Brian Abdo. Coach Brian looks forward to welcoming back many returningmembers as well as welcoming New Swimmers!!! Coming back for another fantastic sea-

son is our very own Voice of the Marlins, Mike Locher.

To ensure that the Marlin Swim Team Tradition will continue, we are inviting all

Montpelier community children to be a part of this great program. Children, ages 6-18, who love to swim; have fun and make new friends, come out and be part of theteam!!! In addition to our community children, we will be offering again the Adopt-A-Marlin Swimmer Program which allows a MCA family to sponsor a non-resident

swimmer to participate on the Marlin Swim Team. We are calling on every one of ourMontpelier Neighbors to do their part: grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors: - do youhave grandkids, nieces, nephews, friends with kids? Swimmers do you have friends look-ing for a swim team? If you do, or interested in hosting a swimmer(s), please contact meor come on down to our Open House, scheduled for the week of May 28th. For more de-tails please see the Marlins Adopt-A-Swimmer Program.

The Marlin Swim Team will continue to have evening practices! Evening practices

will be held Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7-8pm coached by our very own

Jeannene ONeil!!!

Registration and Open House: Three days of registration and Open House from

Tuesday, May 28th to May 30st, 6:30 -8pm at our community pool on CedarbrookLane. If you are new to the neighborhood, interested in adopting a swimmer or questionsregarding the team, this is the time to come to the pool to meet the coaches and parents ofswimmers and have your questions answered. When registering, you will have the oppor-tunity to purchase a swimsuit, goggles and our newly swim designed caps.

The Marlin Swim Team is comprised of swimmers, ages 6-18, with varying levels ofabilities. In accordance with the safety regulations of the pool, the swimmer must be ableto pass the pools swim test. The test, consist of treading water for 1 minute and swim-ming across the diving well. The test will be administered by the coaching staff.


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Winter is gone, Spring is here and Summer is on its way. Time to

come on down to the pool and catch up with old friends and make new ones!!

Starng Wednesday, June 19, 2013 and thereaer every

Wednesday night weather perming come on down to

the pool for pizza , delicious desserts and good company. We

will supply the paper products; we ask you to bring a side

dish or delicious dessert. (Enough to feed 6 people)

The pizza mommas ask everyone to RSVP before 3pm each Wednesday.

Call pool: (301) 317-0106 or Email [email protected]

Time: 6-7pm

Locaon: Pool

Cost: $3/person (under 4 free)

Pizza Mommas are looking forward to seeing everyone soon!!!

Lynne Collman & Sue Thompson

The Pizza Mommasare retiring the end of

the 2013 season.Looking for Pizza

Mommas or Pops tocarry on

the summer tradition-Pizza at the Pool-

starting in 2014. Wewill show you the

ropes.Interested? Please

contact us!!

PIZZA AT THE POOL IS BACK

Starting June 19th


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Replacing your fence or driveway?

STOP and SUBMIT

an ACCC Approval Request Form first.Covenants are enforced and fines are levied and col-

lected. If you are planning any work to the exterior of

your home, first fill out the ACCC Approval Request

Form located in every Montpelier Todaynewsleer andon-line at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:

MCA

ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Commiee

P.O. Box 2503

Laurel, MD 20709

Or by email to [email protected]. Meengs are

the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at Deerfield

Community Center.

ALL EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS,

ALTERATIONS, SHEDS, FENCES, (INCLUDINGREPLACEMENT) REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL

No construcon, addion, or alteraon of a Montpelier

home shall be made without prior approval (see ap-

proval form on preceding page) from the Architectural

Control & Compliance Commiee. This includes satel-

lite dish installaon. All exterior colors and materials

shall blend harmoniously with the neighboring dwell-

ings. IF YOU ARE REPLACING YOUR EXISTING ROOF

OR SIDING WITH THE SAME COLOR AND NO ALTERA-

TIONS, YOU MAY PROCEED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROV-

AL. All other changes/replacements require PRIOR

APPROVAL. Proceeding without prior approval shall

constute a covenant violaon subject to enforce-

ment, including fines.

BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER ENFORCEMENTBoats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in storage by

November 1.

Boats, campers, RVs, and camping trailers must be in

storage from November 1 through March 31. Viola-

ons can result in a fine of $250 per month.

USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC.The ACCC requests noficaon before placing a POD,

dumpster, or similar structure on any lot. Please in-

clude the maximum me that the structure will be on

the lot. Use an Approval Form for noficaon.

RENTING YOUR HOME

. N-

.

Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the

ACCC Approval Form can be found online:

www.montpelieronline.org

MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT

Spring Clean Leaves From the Street & Gutters

NEVER RAKE YOUR LEAVES INTO THE STREET. THE COUNTY DOES NOTVACUUM LEAVES.

NEVER RAKE LEAVES OR PUT ANY DEBRIS INTO A STORM DRAIN.

As residents of Prince Georges County, we arerequired to remove leaves and debris from ourproperty to the edge of the concrete curb and gutter

adjoining the roadway. The County does not pro-vide vacuum service.

The County does provide yard waste collectionyear round (pick-up is every Wednesday). Thisweekly curbside collection of yard waste includesgrass clippings, leaves, small branches, brush andChristmas trees. However, the leaves must bebagged or in trash cans with handles and lids. Ifyou dont want to rake and bag your leaves, hire a

neighbor from the Helping Hands listing on page21 for the chore.

According to Susan Hubbard, Public InformationOfficer for the Department of Public Works(DPWT), residents may receive a notice if theyfail to get rid of their leaves andthey can be fined $100 if they failto comply. Call 311 to make acomplaint. She notes that leavescan be a hazard if they are notdisposed of properly, cloggingstorm drains and creating slipperyroad conditions.


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MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONArchitectural Control Committee

Approval FormMember No: Date:

Name:Address:Telephone: Email:

House Type: Framingham Jamestown Gramercy Eton

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

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

Attach the following:

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

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

Signature of requester

Neighbor comments:

Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature




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

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

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

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

For ArchitecturalCommittee Use OnlyProject No:

Date Received:

Letter Sent:

Revised 1207


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The Mansion is undergoing extensive renovations this

year. Please note the location for the following events.

Montpelier Mansion History Lecture The Battle ofBladensburgMonday, May 13, 7:30pmMaryland City at Russett Branch of theAnne Arundel Public Library System3501 Russett Common, Laurel, MD 20724Contact Info: Tel.: (301) 377-7817, TTY: (301) 699-2544 www.pgparks.com Please note, this lecture is on aMonday, not Wednesday, as usual.

Mary Haley-Amen, creator of the historical exhibit at thenew Battle of Bladensburg Visitors Center at BladensburgWaterfront Park, will discuss this War of 1812 battle. Thisbattle was a devastating American loss that allowed theBritish to proceed into Washington, D.C., where manybuildings were burned, including the U.S. Capitol and The

White House. She will highlight Prince George's County'sinvolvement in what is often referred to as the "forgottenWar." Cost: Free

Pub Night Benefit for Montpelier at Sullivans

SteakhouseTuesday, May 7, 5-8pmJoin Montpelier staff for an evening of 18th century taverngames, live music by Bedlam, an old-fashioned tavernsupper, and all-around merriment! Part of proceeds helpsupport Montpeliers educational programming.Where: Sullivans Steakhouse, 9625 Fort Meade RoadLaurel, MDContact Info: Tel.: (301) 377-7817, TTY: (301) [email protected] www.pgparks.comAges: Fun for the whole family!

LIVE at Montpelier! Tickets:$25/person; 10% discount forMontpelier members & seniors

April 12, 8 pmOdean PopePhiladelphia saxophone legendPope integrates several musicalinfluences including the churchchoir of his youth, Philadelphiajazz and R&B of the 1950s, andclassical woodwind chamber mu-sicto create a sound all his own.

April 19, 8 pmCaribbean JazzEnsemble Instrumental musicfeaturing steel drums, keyboards,marimba, sax, bass, drums, & con-gas produces an exciting blend ofcalypso, salsa, samba, & reggae!

April 26, 8 pmDick MorganFeatured in the JazzMont series,pianist Morgan and his group onceagain bring their distinctive styleto Montpelier.

May 3, 8 pmSimple GiftsDrawing on an impressive varietyof ethnic folk styles, this award-winning group plays everythingfrom lively Irish jigs and down-home American reels to hard-driving Klezmer frailachs andhaunting Gypsy melodies, spicing

the mix with the rhythms of Bal-kan dance music, the lush sounds

of Scandinavian twin fiddling.

May 10, 8 pm- Guy DavisHes a musician, composer, actor,

director, and writer. But most im-portantly, a bluesman. The bluespermeates every corner of Daviscreativity. Throughout his career,

he has dedicated himself to reviv-ing the traditions of acoustic bluesand bringing them to as many earsas possible through the material ofthe great blues masters, AfricanAmerican stories, and his ownoriginal works.

May 17, 8 pmAndy McKeeAndy McKee is one of the worldsfinest acoustic guitar soloists. Hav-ing shot to worldwide prominencewith his technically astoundingDrifting, he has since receivedover 200 million plays on YouTube

alone.

Friday, May 31, 8 pmDukes of BluegrassBluegrass has its roots in celticfolk music, but has become a mu-

sical genre that covers a vastlydiverse pool of musicians. TheDukes of Bluegrass are a high en-ergy bluegrass band thats a mustsee for bluegrass lovers.

The Montpelier Film SeriesApril 13, 6 pm Dinner and aMovie: Miss Austen Regrets

An outwardly confident but unmar-ried woman on the verge of her

fortieth birthday reflects on herpast suitors, and the choices sheonce made, while attempting tohelp her marriage-minded niece

choose between a number of po-tential suitors in this tale inspiredby the life and letters of Jane Aus-ten.This movie requires dinner tickets

only for $15/person. The movie isfree courtesy of PBS. Tickets mustbe purchased by 12 noon on theFriday immediately preceding theSaturday screening. Seating islimited and free film only ticketsmay not be available.

Montpelier Festival of Herbs,Tea and The ArtsSaturday,April 27, 10 amCelebrate spring at this fun festivalfor the entire family! Listen to mu-sic, visit the resident artists studi-os, watch demonstrations, paint

the bird, and enjoy other childrensactivities. Visit the Mansion andstroll the beautiful grounds whereyou can purchase art, crafts,plants, and more.

May 3, 26, 2013InstructorsShow Library GalleryPublic Reception: Saturday, May 4,2-4 pmMontpelier Arts Center class in-structors will show off their ownartistic talents.

Family Fun at Montpelier! -May

4, 11 am Simple GiftsEnjoy afamily oriented folk music concert

presented by Simple Gifts.Tickets: $5/person

Montpelier Cultural Arts Center9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708Gallery Hours: 10 am-5 pm, seven days a week

Spring at Montpelier Mansion!


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The 35th Anniversaryof the

Montpelier Summer Concert Series

Montpelier Mansion Grounds9652 Muirkirk Road at Route 197 in South Laurel

FREE Two-Hour Concerts at 7:30 PM

Friday, June 28th Friday, July 12th

Friday, July 19thSHAKESPEAREINTHE PARK

RAIN LOCATIONDeerfield Run Community Center

13000 Laurel-Bowie Road. (Route 197)

Friday, July 26th Friday, August 9th

Bring some friends, a picnic, a blanket and/or a chair.Free public and handicapped parking is available via both the Montpelier Drive and Muirkirk Road

entrances off Route 197, 1/4 mile West of the Baltimore/Washington Parkway (Route 295)

For information or to receive a concert brochure call 301-776-2805

The South Laurel Recreation Council

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the full 2-month period.

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