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MONTPELIER TODAY 1 Sept-Oct 2012

The Newsletter Of The

Montpelier Community Association

Montpelier TodaySeptember-October 2012

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MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYTHE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

September-October 2012Bob Derrick, PresidentChair, Executive Committee

301 [email protected]

Jack Keating, Vice President

Member, Executive CommitteeChair, Facilities Committee301 325-0497

[email protected]

Lillian Fazio, TreasurerChair, Finance Committee

Chair, Tennis Committee301 [email protected]

Patricia Douville, SecretaryMember, Executive Committee


Paul Buehler, TrusteeChair, Pool Committee


Dave Eisenberg, Trustee301 [email protected]

Tim Jacobs, TrusteeChair, Communications Committee916 [email protected]

Richard Mason, TrusteeChair, Security Committee301 [email protected]

Jean Sorrentino, Trustee301 [email protected]

CommitteesArchitectural Control & ComplianceMichael Boddie, Chair301 [email protected]

Benevolent Fund Vacant

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

Social Carla Bowen, [email protected] 622-4630 x104

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

Resale Packages888 MCA INFO x102

2012 Board of Trustees

Letter from the President 4

Biographies of Nominees 5

Ballot/Proxy 7

June 2012 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 9

June 2012 ACCC Meeting Minutes 10

July 2012 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 11

Labor Day Luau 12

Security Committee Report 15

Swim Team Report 18

ACCC Approval Form 22

Helping Hands 26

GLO in the Garden20

Financials 13

Dog Day at the Pool 17


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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Neighbors,

It has been another great year for the Montpelier Com-

munity Associaon! We have completed some necessary

projects, strengthened the relaonship with the local

Prince Georges Police Force and kept the standards, and

thus the value of our homes, high.Your 2012 Board of Trustees, with TrusteeJack Keang in

the lead, donang many hours of Project Management

work, has finally corrected the problemac flat roof on

the Pool Guard Shack. The new peaked roof will now not

only keep the inside dry, it will shed the water away from

the brick so we can salvage the brick surface. Over the

years, mortar between the bricks has become water dam-

aged to the point that we could have lost the brick fa-

cade. Now that the water is being controlled, we will re-

point the brick and keep the building stable for another

40 years.

Our other big project was the replacement of the retain-ing wall along the back hill of the pool. We matched the

style of the brick planter, complete with the white top cap

and now have a wonderful addion to showcase the

beauful planngs our volunteer Master Gardeners have

established.

We replaced the food court kitchen cabinets that fell off

the wall late last year and added hot water to the kitchen

sink. We had the soball field refurbished, added addi-

onal black mulch padding to our playground, put up new

soccer nets and all new basketball backboards and hoops.

While improving the drainage around the tennis courts

we discovered and fixed the long since dirt-covered stormdrain. A lile shade was added to the baby pool to get

the patrons out of the direct sun and we brought in a few

more tables and pool umbrellas to keep up with the loss

from wind damage and age. Finally, we had a massive

amount of deadfall removed from the no mans land

beside and behind the pool to reduce any forest fire fuel.

We are one step closer to our nature/walking/jogging trail

all around the common grounds.

Our long range planning efforts went to studying and pric-

ing up refurbishing the parking lot and white coang the

pool, both quite expensive endeavors. Fortunately, we

believe we can put those projects off for another year ortwo. When we finally have to bring in a paving contrac-

tor, we will fix the root infested pathway by the tennis

courts.

Our Chairman, Michael Boddie, and the rest of the Archi-

tectural Control and Compliance Commiee (ACCC) mem-

bers certainly kept us looking good and geng along.

Doing the best that part me volunteers can, they ad-

dressed issues and worked to resolve complaints in a

mely manner. Our community has looked wonderful all

summer. We have 5 to 6 homes out of 695 that, our

champion Administrave Assistant, Mary Hughes and the

Security Commiee have been keeping their eyes on.

Most have finally been cleaned up one way or another.

The ACCC gets a report or finds the homes in need of

haircuts, Mary Hughes tracks down the owners, banks

or County agencies and Trustee & Security CommieeChairman, Richard Mason, and his volunteers keep an

eye on the empty homes. THANK YOU all for your efforts.

Your funds are in very good hands with Trustee Lillian

Fazio at the helm as our Treasurer. Aer a break of over

10 years from when she was one of our previous MCA

Treasurers, Lillian signed back up to keep the books

but now we have something called QuickBooks. Al-

ways acve, Lillian has not only squeezed the most out of

every penny, she has chaired the Tennis Commiee and

issued new keys as we aempt to keep the courts from

being a roller blade park. For the most part, those that

have signed keys out have made sure the new tenniscourt surface has been used properly AND the gate has

been LOCKED when they leave. Thank you to Lillian and

her careful management of our finances. Our last couple

of audits are proof she has mastered QuickBooks!

During our monthly MCA Board meengs, (did I menon

they are the second Tuesday of every month in the Deer-

field Run Community Center at 7:00 pm?) each and every

one of our other Trustees, from Patricia Douville our Sec-

retary and Execuve Commiee member to Paul Buehler

our Pool Commiee Chairman to Tim Jacobs our Commu-

nicaons Commiee Chairman to Dave Eisenberg and

Jean Sorrenno, have been absolutely crical to thesound governance of the Community and careful consid-

eraon of each and every issue. Their willingness to vol-

unteer their me and energy to debate, provide give and

take, offer points of view and just work for the good of

the neighborhood has been a tribute to their character. I

thank them for the many hours of service and their tenac-

ity to stay with the team and keep Montpelier looking

good and running well. Thank You!

With such a large number of MCA acvies, we also ben-

efit from many volunteer hours from our Pizza Mommas

(Lynne Collman and Sue Thompson) and our Social Com-

miee Chairman, Carla Bowen and her crew on the grills,Dave Bowen andJohn Douville. Our community was well

represented across the region by our swim team, the

Montpelier Marlins, the 2012 Division E Champions.

Congratulaons to the swimmers, coaches and parents!

Come to the Annual Meeng and see a picture show of

our 2012 projects, acvies and social events Sunday,

23 September, 2:00 pm at the Montpelier Art Barn.

Bob Derrick


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CANDIDATES FOR THE MCA, INC.BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2012-2013

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 23 at 2 pm at the Montpelier Art Barn. 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 7.

Paul Buehler9000 Golden Pass

301 7769886

As a board member, I will connue to improve and

maintain the Montpelier community common

grounds. I will also connue on as Pool Commiee

Chairman. 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 three years.

I believe that our Board of Trustees should operate

openly and honestly, be good stewards of all MCAresources, 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 25,

Sean 23 and Colin 21. 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

three years and I also served on the Board a 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 MontpelierSwim 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 three

years. I was also Treasurer from 1985 to 1996. At this

point, I feel very comfortable 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 beauficaon of the com-

mon grounds. However, I also feel we must be pru-

dent in the amount of Reserve we spend so we do not

deplete 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 acvely work to keep the courts arac-

ve.

(Continued on page 6)

BOARDOF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

Mark your calendar for Tuesday September 11 and Tuesday, October 9 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 6, and Thursday, October 4.


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Agenda for Annual Meeting2:00 pm, Sunday, September 23, 2012

Montpelier Arts Center

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

Secretarys Report Tricia Douville 10 minutesReview of 2011 Minutes

Presidents Report Bob Derrick 25 minutesYear in Review

Financial Report Lillian Fazio 10 minutesProposed 2013 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

Jack Keating

9307 Montpelier Drive

301 3250497

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

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

12) and I am also a member of the ACC Committee

(2008-2012). I would like the opportunity to serve afifth 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 ten months and a Trustee for the

past six months. My wife, Emily, and I have lived in

Montpelier for 37 years. We raised two boys here and

thoroughly enjoy living in Montpelier. I have a keen

interest in keeping our community safe, so have been

on the Security Committee for ten years. I developed a

good working relationship with the Prince Georges

County Community Police officers and our residents.

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 goal is to prevent crime and keep our

community safe. I have an interest in all MCA activities,

with special interest for the pool, facilities, and the Ar-

chitectural Control and Compliance Committee respon-

sibilities.

I have been active with many community organizations

through my 37 years living in Montpelier. I was a Laurel

Boys and Girls Club baseball coach for both our boys for10 years. I worked as an Assistant Boy Scout Leader for

Troop 9. I served as an Elder at Oaklands Presbyterian

Church for 8 years. I am an active member of the Amer-

ican Legion, Post 60 in Laurel, serving on the visitation

committee for our senior veterans in assisted living facil-

ities. I am now serving on the Community Missions

Committee at Laurel Presbyterian Church. My wife and

I take care of her 95-year old mother, who lives at a

South Laurel group home.

Jean Sorrentino

12227 Valerie Lane

301 7763650

I have lived in Montpelier for 43 years and have been a

Trustee for several months. My career was in early

childhood education-teaching and directing nursery

school, teaching kindergarten for the Prince Georges

County 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 am sensitive to the

needs of young children and feel that Montpelier has

always been warm and friendly to children.

I have been an enthusiastic participant in the seasonal,

Valerie Lane/Shadetree Lane loop party for the last

two years. I have also enjoyed the Wednesday Pizza

Night at the Pool and have given my assistance when-

ever it was needed. Specific board functions that inter-est me are Communications and Social Activities.

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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 2012-

2013 term. There are nine (9) vacancies on the Board and there are SEVEN (7) 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) JACK KEATING _____

6) RICHARD MASON _____

7) JEAN SORRENTINO _____

The undersigned appoints _____________________________________(a Member of the MCA) as proxywith full power of substitution to vote as indicated at the Annual Meeting to be held September 23, 2012,

2 PM at the Montpelier Art Barn, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, 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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BALLOT/PROXY BALLOT/PROXY

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MCA ELECTIONS COMMITTEEPOST OFFICE BOX 2503LAUREL, MD 20709

BALLOT/PROXY BALLOT/PROXY

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Trustees in Aendance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, David

Eisenberg, Lillian Fazio, Tim Jacobs, Jack Keang, Richard

Mason, and Jean Sorrenno.

Trustees Absent with Cause: Patricia Douville

Community Members Present: C. Barbour, C Bowen, M.Derrick and M. Hughes

President B. Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:02

PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the May 2012 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.

There are 17 assessments le for collecon and effortsare ongoing to collect. Those remaining will be turned

over to the aorney for collecon before the next board

meeng. Trustee Fazio is also working with the aorney

on long term delinquent and will aend an exparte

hearing this week.

$66,000 has been spent on reserve projects.

ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent)

Mr. Boddie reported that the owner of the Silverbirch

house with the unkempt lawn is deceased and the home

is now owned by Bank of America. Trustee Buehler

made a moon that the Board use the Benevolent Fund

(or general funds) to cut the grass at this property and

any other which needs it, one me only (up to $300) and

use the current landscaping contractor to do so. Trustee

Jacobs seconded the moon and it passed with Trustee

Fazio opposed. M. Boddie and M. Hughes are author-

ized to decide when this should be done.

A member suggested that a hazardous material pick-up

be organized for the neighborhood. Trustee Keang

explained that there are a number of requirements for

disposing of hazardous materials and it would probably

not be feasible for the associaon to organize a pick-up.

It was suggested that Ms. Lehman might be able to help.

M. Kuhn contacted Mr. Boddie regarding a blockage inthe creek behind her house. She contacted Community

Standards and the Board of Educaon without success.

She then contacted Ms. Lehman who was able to get the

job done.

The July ACCC meeng has been postponed due to the

4th

of July holiday. The meeng will be Thursday, July 12

and a noce will be put on the phone line, newsleer

and list serv.

The overgrown lawn on Ethan Court has been cut by the

homeowner who borrowed a neighbors lawnmower.

Communicaons Commiee: Tim Jacobs, Chairperson

Trustee Jacobs reviewed the user list on the list serv group

and deleted 400 emails that were no longer valid. Thereare now about 250 users and several homes have more

than one email address associated with the group so he

esmated that there may only be about 125 member/

homes represented.

Facilies Commiee: Jack Keang, Chairperson

Trustee Keang reported that the guard shack roof was

replaced, new keys and locks installed, the bathroom

vanity legs were fixed, the leaking fountain and pool

flood lights were fixed, vinyl trim installed, etc. for

$13,700 which was less than was budgeted.

The flashing must be replaced because the roof valleys

were installed backwards in the kitchen building. The ceiling in the guard shack needs to be replaced and

new lights installed ($800-$900).

There is one bid for repoinng the brickwork on the

pump house for $1900. Trustee Keang will get two

more bids.

New soccer nets and basketball prison grade hoops,

backboards, nets and rims will cost $4000. They are not

spring loaded. Trustee Buehler will check to see how

much spring loaded ones would cost and he said only

two backboards are needed rather than 4. Trustee Ja-

cobs made a moon to accept the purchase of the bas-

ketball/soccer equipment. Trustee Buehler seconded

the moon and it passed unanimously.

Several lights in the food court are out and a ladder is

needed to fix them.

Pool Commiee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson

Trustee Buehler reported a leak in the wading pool and

asked American Pools to look at it.

Two lifeguard umbrellas are needed and they are less

than $200 each.

Trustee Buehler menoned the contract states the pool

must be open at least four hours even if it rains all day.

Pool use by nannys was discussed. Currently, live-in

nannys are listed as pool users on the pool form. Other

nannys or siers are admied with the members chil-

dren if the member pays a $50 extended pass. Clarifica-

on is needed on the policy and Trustee Buehler and M.

Derrick will discuss this further.

M. Derrick proposed that a bulk pool pass be offered

with a discounted rate. The passes will expireat the end

of the pool season. Trustee Buehler made a moon to

offer a bulk pool pass of 25 passes for $87.50 which ex-


Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

June 12, 2012


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pire at the end of the 2012 pool season. Trustee Ja-

cobs seconded the moon and it passed unanimously. C. Barbour asked what the Adopt a Swim Team Swim-

mer $50 fee was for because the adoptee can only use

the pool for swim team pracces and events. For oth-

er access a guest pass must be used. Trustee Keang

made a moon to allow the Adopt-A-Swimmer host

family, who has paid the $50 fee, to bring the adoptee

to the pool during the pool season. The member must

be in good standing as determined by the Swim Team

Chairman, Board Member and the coach. Trustee Ja-

cobs seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.

Social Commiee: Carla Bowen, Chairperson

M. Derrick announced the 4th of July bike parade andcookout will be Wednesday, July 4.

Security Commiee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Trustee Mason has asked a police officer to aend the

4th

of July bike parade.

He reported that there have been several car break-ins

and encouraged everyone to engrave their personal

property for idenficaon and recovery if stolen.

Trustee Mason felt that the community was not in-

formed quickly enough in the recent incident with the

escaped criminal. He has asked for a meeng with the

District 6 Commander to discuss communicaon.

Tennis Commiee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

Trustee Fazio reported that the company will fix the ten-

nis court cracks one me only and they recommend that

a latex coang be applied for $2000 to avoid puddling. It

was felt that the company was responsible for leveling

the courts last year when they were resurfaced and no

addional money should be paid to them. Trustee

Keang said he would contact the company that resur-

faced the courts and tell them as much.

OLD BUSINESS:

Bids are sll being sought for resurfacing the parking lot.NEW BUSINESS

Trustee Derrick presented some preliminary ideas for

playground equipment and he encouraged board mem-

bers to think about improvements.

The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, July 10,

2012 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreaon Center, pre-

school room. The moon was made and seconded to

adjourn at 9:00pm. The moon passed unanimously.


Deerfield Community Center

Meeng Minutes of June 7, 2012

Commiee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian

Dennis, Jack Keang, Ron Lenart, Pauline Pe, and

Tim Shrewsbury.

Commiee Members Absent: Diana Sowle.Community Members Present: M. Hughes.

The meeng was called to order at 7:06 PM. The

minutes of the May meeng were approved by unani-

mous vote.

Old Business:

9302 Montpelier Drive There has been no response to

the selement offer. J. Keang will visit the home-

owner to discuss their response.

New Business:

12403 Eastgate Lane Noficaon of dumpster in drive-

way June 11-20.

8792 Oxwell Lane Request for approval/excepon for

of a 6 foot vinyl fence for security and privacy. J.

Keang made a moon to accept the request for ap-

proval and grant the excepon. T. Shrewsbury second-

ed the moon and it passed unanimously.

8706 Crystal Rock Request for approval of an 8 x 10

shed. R. Lenart made a moon to approve the re-

quest. J. Keang seconded the moon and it passed

unanimously.

9206 Montpelier Drive Homeowner discussed the

problem of a blocked stream with M. Boddie and was

encouraged to contact Department of Environmental

Resources. Aer an invesgaon and some confusion

as to responsibility for maintenance of the stream, the

homeowner contacted Mary Lehman and the appro-

priate agency took care of the problem.

12504 Silverbirch Lane M. Boddie reported that the

owner of the house is deceased and it appears that

Bank of America is responsible for the property now.

The grass is very long and the bank will be nofied.

9207 Ethan Court The grass has been cut.

8717 Graystone Lane The house is vacant and should

be monitored.

Due to the July 4th

holiday, the commiee decided to

change the date for the next ACCC meeng. The next

meeng of the ACCC was rescheduled to Thursday, July

12, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Community Center. A

noce will be put in the newsleer, on the Yahoo listserv

and the 888 phone line.

The meeng adjourned at 7:50 pm.

ACCC REPORT


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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

July10, 2012

Trustees in Aendance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick,

David Eisenberg, Lillian Fazio, Jack Keang, Richard Ma

son, and Jean Sorrenno.

Trustees Absent with Cause: Patricia Douville and TimJacobs

Community Members Present: C. Bowen, M. Derrick

President B. Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:20

PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the June 2012 board meeng were re

viewed. Trustee Keang made a moon to accept the

minutes. Trustee Mason seconded the moon and it

passed unanimously. Upon further discussion, Trustee

Derrick made a moon to reopen the review of the

minutes. This moon was seconded and passed unani

mously. Trustee Keang made a moon to accept the

amended minutes. Trustee Mason seconded the mo

on and the amended minutes were approved unani

mously.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

Trustee Fazio distributed the monthly statements

and a delinquent assessment payment report.

Through our legal efforts the MCA collected approxi

mately $8,000 last month from past late assess

ments.

The umbrellas have been paid for and should be

delivered this week.

$67,150 has been paid from the Reserve Fund this

year.

$605 was donated to the Swim Team by residents

this year.

ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent)

No report. The commiee changed the meeng date

due to the holiday and they will meet next week.

Communicaons Commiee: Tim Jacobs, Chairperson

(absent)

No report.

Facilies Commiee: Jack Keang, Chairperson

Trustee Keang reported that the guard shack ceiling

was replaced and a new lock put on the kitchen door.

The basketball equipment should be installed by the

end of the week. Hold the payment unl it is in

stalled. The full court boards have a lifeme warran

ty.

Approval was given to clean up the tennis courts aer

the recent storm.

Flashing repair will be done when shingle work is

done and repoinng bids are being collected.

A parking lot light is out. Several lights on the back

hill and the light on the guard shack are out.

Pool Commiee: Paul Buehler, Chairperson

Trustee Buehler reported that the Marlins did very

well in the Laurel Invitaonals.

A professional is needed to get rid of the bees.

Lighthouse has been asked to clean up the rust spots

and some sand is in the boom of the pool. Life

guards need to be instructed on vacuuming.

ADA opons will be researched.

Trustee Fazio asked about replacing umbrellas which

are flapping. Some can be fixed by reclamping the

clips which fall off.

Social Commiee: Carla Bowen, Chairperson C. Bowen thanked the many people who made the 4

th

of July bike parade and cookout such a successful

event.

She suggested that we have a historian to take pho

tos and keep a scrapbook of our events.

She also asked the board to consider purchasing a

projector, screen and any needed equipment to show

movies at the pool ($1,500 esmated cost). The

board liked the idea and asked Ms. Bowen to send

them addional informaon.

C. Bowen also menoned that it would be fun to do

something like a bingo night someme.

Security Commiee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Trustee Mason distributed the monthly report.

Crimes in the community have increased but several

have only been aempted thanks to the vigilance of

the police and community. Police are responding

within 5 or 10 minutes to calls in Montpelier.

No Solicing signs have been put up at two addional

locaons so now we have signs at all four entrances

into Montpelier.

Meeng with the Commander on July 25. If anyone

has quesons, please let Trustee Mason know.

The Naonal Night Out is August 7 and the communi

ty is encouraged to aend.

It is difficult to find out who is responsible for vacant

houses, but Trustee Mason has invesgated about

eight in the community. He is also vising the Group

Homes and talking to the managers. Trustee Buehler

complained about honking horns early in the morning

at the Boxford Court group home. Trustee Mason

said he would menon the complaint to them.



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Tennis Commiee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

Trustee Fazio reported that Trustee Keang followed

up with the company and they will fix the tennis court

cracks.

OLD BUSINESS:

Bids are sll being sought for resurfacing the parkinglot. A resident suggested that the Gypsy Moth Fund

be used for that.

NEW BUSINESS

Trustee Derrick presented preliminary ideas for play-

ground equipment suggested that the items be of ma-

terials that cant be vandalized easily. The board will

connue to research this.

Trustee Derrick menoned that Brad Gimbert saved

the MCA/Swim Team freezers during the recent power

outage by shuling his generator between his home

and the pool all weekend. He saved the 4th

of July

stockpile of food and the Swim Teams ice cream.

A suggeson was made that maybe the Community

should buy a generator to have at the pool in case of

future power outages. Discussion resulted in a quickcomparison of how much in money could be lost at

one me in the freezers compared to the purchase

and maintenance cost of a generator.

The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, Au-

gust 14, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recreaon Cen-

ter, preschool room. The moon was made and se-

conded to adjourn at 8:35 pm. The moon passed

unanimously.


Annual LaborAnnual LaborAnnual LaborAnnual Labor DayDayDayDay LuauLuauLuauLuauSaturday, September 1

At the Pool

3:30 pmGames and Prizes (all agessign up at the pool)

5:30 pm Dinner

MCA will provide hamburgers,hotdogs, plates, napkins,

utensils, 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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TREASURERS REPORT

MCA Balance Sheet July 31, 2012

MCA Profit and Loss July 2012

On page 14

SEPTEMBER 2012

POOL HOURS

September

September 1 (Sat.) 12:00 PM 9:00 PM

September 2& 3 12:00 PM 8:00 PM

September 4 7 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

September 8 9 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

September 10 14 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

September 15 16 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

September 22 Sat (Dog Day)

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

TO ALL TENNIS PLAYERS TENNIS COURTS

ARE LOCKEDREQUEST A KEY

The keys to the new tennis lock are available.Please call 301-776-3267 before aempng to

pick up your key. They can be picked up at 8716

Crystal Rock Lane. It is imperave that all ten-

nis players respect the use of the courts and

make every effort to prevent 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

TENNIS COURT ACCESS

PIZZAPIZZAMOMMASMOMMAS

CORNERCORNER

Another summer has come and gone. Pizza at the pool again was

very successful. The Pizza Mommas want to thank everyone for

whipping up delicious desserts and creang wonderful salads. We

saw old friends and welcomed newcomers to the gathering. Most

of all, we thank you for your company and look forward to 2013,eang pizza at the pool with our neighbors. The Pizza Mommas

wish everyone a happy and safe year.

If you are interested in becoming one of the

Pizza Moms, please contact me at

[email protected]

Sincerely,

Lynne Collman & Sue Thompson


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Jul 12 Jan - Jul 12

Ordinary Income/Expense

Income

Assessments 3,295.24 186,358.38

Pool Passes

Extended Family 0.00 2,300.00

Guest Passes 907.50 2,082.50

Total Pool 907.50 4,382.50

Other Fees

Admin Fees 586.39 3,238.48

Legal Reimbrsmt 319.54 1,824.21

Fines 755.00 755.00

Interest 137.50 673.22

Resale Packages 25.00 175.00

Research Fee 10.00 10.00

Reimbursement

Bank Charges 470.43 485.01

Other Fees - Other 0.00 0.00

Total Other 2,303.86 7,160.92

Bank Interest 83.10 600.33

Adversing 85.00 2,876.00Donaons

Benevolent Fund 0.00 875.00

Governing Docs 0.00 45.00

Security 0.00 50.00

Swim Team 0.00 605.00

Total Donaons 0.00 1,575.00

Other income

Adopt-A-Marlin 100.00 100.00

Other income 0.00 30.00

Total Other 100.00 130.00

Total Income 6,774.70 203,083.13

Gross Profit 6,774.70 203,083.13

Expense

Pool Operaons & Maintenance

Pool Contract 11,500.00 32,310.00

Maintnce/Repair 20.91 7,568.53

Furniture 0.00 1,439.42

Gate Aendants 2,880.00 3,945.00

Other 0.00 110.53

Total Pool 14,900.91 45,373.48

Common grounds maintenance

Landscaping 980.00 7,740.23

General 57.50 7,392.96Gate Keeper 400.00 1,600.00

Cleanup 40.00 182.04

Basketball Court 2,274.80 4,400.00

Playground 1,590.00 1,590.00

Tennis Courts 0.00 50.00

Total grounds

maintenance 5,342.30 22,955.23

Ulies

Electricity 3,906.37 5,121.49

Water 0.00 3,617.06

Trash Pickup 305.87 2,052.64

Telephone 30.44 175.54

Jul 12 Jan - Jul 12

Washington Gas 41.80 141.10

Total Ulies 4,284.48 11,107.83

Administrave CostsWages 1,638.00 7,611.00

Office Supplies 131.34 2,314.10

Monthly meengs 0.00 65.00

Mileage reimb. 80.69 221.85

P.O. Boxes 0.00 382.31

Bank Charge 0.00 310.00

Total Admin Cost 1,850.03 10,904.26

Newsleer

Wages 378.00 1,854.00

Prinng 854.79 3,658.49

Delivery 300.00 1,050.00

Supplies & postage 109.75 491.45

Total Newsleer 1,642.54 7,053.94

Professional Fees

Accountant 0.00 850.00

Aorney 970.00 2,695.00

Total Prof. Fees 970.00 3,545.00

Insurance 0.00 5,226.00

Other expense

Social Commiee 210.63 1,072.13

Communicaons 34.88 227.11

Refunds 0.00 200.00

Meengs 100.00 730.00

Misc 99.48 131.48

Total Other expense 444.99 2,360.72

Donaon Expense

Swim Team Expense 605.00 605.00

Total Donaon 605.00 605.00

Uncollecble debt 0.00 26.50

Total Expense 30,040.25 109,157.96

Net Ordinary

Income -23,265.55 93,925.17

Other Income/Expense

Other Income

Released from

capital reserve 14,176.58 67,149.58

Total Other 14,176.58 67,149.58

Other Expense

Capital reserve

expenditures 999.24 67,149.58

Total Other Expense 999.24 67,149.58

Net Other Income 13,177.34 0.00

Net Income -10,088.21 93,925.17

MCA Ptofit & LossJuly 2012


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SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT

THINK LIKE A BURGLAR - Break-ins spike during the sum-

mer months. Keep your home safe by following advice

from those in-the-knowin this case, former burglars.

Summer steals dont just happen in storesthey also

happen in homes. Research bears testament to this so-

bering reality, with the Federal Bureau of Invesgaon(FBI) reporng that home burglaries peak in July and

August and September. Burglars are a lot like the rest

of usthey want to stay away from the cold weather,

explains Dr. Paul Cromwell, author of Breaking and En-

tering: Burglars on Burglary, a book full of candid inter-

views with former burglars, and a professor of urban and

public affairs at University of South Florida Polytechnic.

Cromwell notes that the average age of an arrested thief

in the U.S. is just 17, so many of the summer criminals

are kids on break. (Good news for anyone looking to

outsmart a burglar, indeed.)

To outwit a thief, try thinking like one. Not sure how?

Then check out these ps Cromwell collected from re-

formed burglars:

Dont be a show-off. If you have a lot of signs poinng

to the good stuff you own, like the box for your new

HDTV, a burglar might be willing to take a greater chance

in breaking in, says Cromwell. So dont adverse your

new goodsinstead, break up boxes of expensive new

items and place them inside garbage bags.

Keep your status updates to yourself. When you go on

vacaon, avoid announcing your plans or checking in

to a faraway locale via social networking sites. Posng

on Facebook or Foursquare that youre not home makesany potenal burglars who come across your page take

note. (This especially holds true if your privacy sengs

are lax.) That said, avoid sharing this informaon even if

you restrict visibility to friends and familysadly, many

burglars know their vicms.

Remove your yards barriers. The privacy that fences

and tall hedges afford also shield a potenal burglar.

Allow your house to be seen by neighbors by trimming

bushes and trees and scaling down tall hedges.

Get to know your neighbors. A nosy neighbor is one of

the most important things you can have, says Cromwell.

In fact, one of the reformed burglars in his book actuallyformed a neighborhood watch group and appointed him-

self the president aer a string of burglaries hit his neigh-

borhood.

Lock up. We know it sounds abundantly obvious, but the

FBI reports that approximately 30 percent of all burgla-

ries are commied without force courtesy of an un-

locked door or window. It is parcularly important to

lock your house during the day, as 65 to 75 percent of

household robberies occur when youre on the job or out

and about.

Invest in an alarm system (or just pretend like you did).

If you do have an alarm, make sure the control pad is

away from a window where a burglar can easily see

whether or not its set.

Get aChihuahua? The single most effecve thing that

you can do is have a dog, says Cromwell. Bigger isntalways beer since saucer-sized dogs tend to have the

loudest barks.

Close the biggest entry of all. If you leave your car in the

driveway, keep the garage door opener out of sight

aer all, an opener hooked to your cars sun visor is an

easy entry point into your house. Also take extra precau-

on when youre on vacaon by unplugging the auto-

mac garage door or placing a padlock on the manual

door.

Finally, because open doors funcon as dangling carrot

scks to burglars passing by, make sure to keep doors

closed at all mes. Think of your personal property asmoney. If you had a $100 bill, would you leave it sing

outside? Safeguard high-cket items. I encourage

people to have a bolted down safe in their home for

their valuables.

Prince George's County Ordinance Sec.

19-126. Noise in a Residenal Area.(a) No person, who has been ordered by a police officer

to cease using operang, or perming to be played or

operated any radio, television set, tape or disk recorder,

phonograph, musical instrument, or any other machine,

equipment, or tool which produces or reproduces anysound or noise which is audible more than fiy (50) feet

from the source of the sound or noise, shall connue to

use, operate, or permit to play or operate the device

causing the sound or noise.

(b) This Secon shall apply only to a sound or noise which

is audible in a residenal area between the hours of9:00

P.M. and 7:00 A.M. of the next day. Residenal area is

an area located within a residenal zone listed in Secon

27-109(a)(I) of this Code.

To: All Montpelier Residents,

The above Prince Georges County NOISE ORDINANCE

applies to all county residents and will be enforced by

the County Police. We recommend you try to work this

out between neighbors, hoping that all are considerate

of one another. If this does not work, please call the non

-emergency telephone number @ 301-352-1200. Lets

keep our community peacefully and friendly.

GROUP HOMES - We welcome all group homes to our

community and encourage everyone to parcipate in our



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ACC Commiee, Michael [email protected]

301 317-5535

12402 Eastgate Lane

Communicaons, Tim [email protected]

240 841-2787

8711 Crestmont Lane

Elecons, Lynne [email protected]

301-776-3098

12309 Shadetree Lane

Facilies, Jack [email protected]

301 325-0497

9307 Montpelier Drive

Nominang, Patricia Douville

[email protected]

301 490-7614

8904 Eastbourne Lane

Pool, Paul Buehler

[email protected]

301 776-9886

9000 Golden Pass

Social, Carla Bowen

[email protected]

Security, Richard Mason

[email protected]

301-776-3555

Swim Team, Lynne Collman

[email protected]

301-776-3098

Tennis, Lillian [email protected]

301 776-3267

8716 Crystal Rock Lane

2012 Committee Chairpersons

many community acvies. Please email or call your Se

curity Commiee if you have quesons or concerns.

SECURITY COMMITTEE - We invite all interested resi

dents to be a part of the security and safety of our com

munity. Two new residents who plan to help us are Joe

Loomis and Kevin Bruce. Please email: Richard Mason @

[email protected] more informaon.

Richard Mason

Security Chair


Hi Neighbors,

There has been discussion about parking large, commer

cial vehicles on public streets in Montpelier. The Archi

tectural Control & Compliance Commiee does not con

trol public roads so complaints should be directed to the

Prince Georges County Police nonemergency number3013521200. Please refer to the following regulaons

for all vehicle parking.

1. Sec. 26122. Parking for longer than seventytwo hours

prohibited.

(a) No person shall park or allow to stand any vehicle on

any of the public streets or roadways in the County for a

period in excess of seventytwo (72) hours.

(b) Any person issued a citaon for a violaon of this

Secon shall be subject to a fine of Fiy Dollars ($50.00)

for each violaon. (CB511978;CB1111979; CB20

1999)The following regulaon applies to all commercial vehi

cles larger than a pick up truck.

2. Sec. 26123. Overnight and weekend parking of com

mercial buses, trailers, and trucks restricted; impound

ing; penalty.

(a) No person shall park any commercial bus, commercial

trailer, or heavy commercial truck on any street or high

way in the County, outside the corporate limits of any

municipality.

(b) This Secon shall not apply to vehicles which are in

the course of a commercial purpose and do not park for

more than a two (2) hour period.

(c) Any vehicle which is parked in violaon of this Secon

shall be subject to being towed by the Police Departmentfrom such highway or street and impounded aer it has

been parked for a twentyfour (24) hour period. The im

poundment of the vehicle shall be done pursuant to Divi

sion 18 of this Subtle.

(d) Any person issued a citaon for a violaon of this

Secon shall be subject to a fine of Five Hundred Dollars

($500.00) for each violaon.

(e) If any municipality in Prince George's County shall

adopt this Secon as it may be amended from me to

me and without modificaon, and request that the

County enforce the provisions hereof within the corpo

rate limits of such municipality, the County shall here

aer administer and enforce the provisions of this Secon within such incorporated municipality.

(CB511978;CB181979; CB1111979; CB721981; CB

1241982; CB21986;CB811998; CB201999; CB79

2001; CB812006)

Thanks for your compliance. This is a safety concern for

the community and the County Police.

Richard Mason

Security Commiee

PARKING LARGE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON MONTPELIER STREETS


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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 22

125 PM

AT THE POOL


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MONTPELIER MARLINS

2012 DIVISION E CHAMPS!!

2012 Olympics in London USA Swimmers Dominate the Swim Meets. Crowds

chanted GO USA!

Marlins Swim Team Dominance Restored in the Prince Mont Swim League.

The swimmers and parents chanted GO MARLINS!

Our USA Athletes represented the United States well throughout the Olympic

games and made us proud. In turn, the Marlin coaches and parents are very proud

of each and every one of our swimmers as they represented the Montpelier Com-munity and the youth of today. They displayed hard work, good sportsmanlike con-

duct and team camaraderie l!!!

Team Marlin 2012:

Return of our super coaches

(Brian Abdo, Michaela Guild,

Joe Mills and Jeannene ONeil)

(Many thanks go out to Jean-

nene who voluntarily coached

and headed up the night me pracces)

Total number of swimmers: 70 (16 more from 2011) 11 new Montpelier families - several were former

students of the Marlin swim lessons of 2011/2012

season

Addion of siblings

4 new Adopt-a-Swimmer Families

Introducon of Tuesday and Thursday Night swim

team pracces.

Team Marlin 2012 Highlights:

Winning Record 4-1 (last meet lost by 6)

Laurel Invitaonals: Placed Second of Five teams:

Captured 6/10 High Point Trophies (equivalent to 6

gold medals)

Age Group 15-18 Boys: Dylan Buehler

Age Group 13-14 Boys: Thomas Brown de Colstoun

Age Group 13-14 Girls: Carolyn Suon Age Group 11-12 Boys: Frankie Spitza

Age Group 11-12 Girls: Suzannah Mills

Age Group 9-10 Girls: Danielle Collman

17 swimmers (including 2 relay teams) were selected

(based on Divisional mes) to swim at All Stars!!! Sev-

eral Gold/Silver/Bronze finishes

2012 Division E CHAMPS!


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Gold Medal Division E Champs:

Meghan Abdo**; Shaun Allahrakha; Elena & Lucas Arzayus; Emily Bar-

bour*; Rebecca** & Trey Beam*** Shannon Blau; Gabrielle & Nicole

Boddie; Lucas* & Thomas Brown de Colstoun***; Dylan Buehler*; Angela

Chan; Kae Clement; Danielle* & Mahew Collman; Arkely Conde**;

Allison & Mahew DeMik; Carissa & Danielle Forrey; Vincent Ga; Adam

Gebhardt; Joise** & Lindsay Gimbert; Kathleen & Mahew Godshall; Cal-

vin & Gifford Heidel; Amanda** & Samantha Hong; Caleb & Connor Ja-

cobs; Katrina & Melinda Kern; Jacob Lamirande**; Maddox** & Jazzmine Locher; Dillion, David** &

Deana Middlebusher; Nick***, Rocco* & Suzannah* Mills; Nabila Moubaran; Tyler & Daniah Moultrie;

Joseph* & Catherine Norton; Emily Olson; Andrew ONeil; Conor Reynolds; Ravin* & Raymond Rice;

Mia** & Zoey Rutherford; Emma Grace*, Liam, Mary & Luke** Saarinen; Andrew* & Frankie Spitza***;

Carolyn Suon***; Peter Thompson; Simone*** & Jordon White; Cambria Zimmerman!!!

(* MVP ** Coaches Awards *** Cunningham Award)

As the season has come to a close we must say goodbye to one of our coaches; Michaela Guild. Michaela

graduated from York College in May with a degree as a Registered Nurse. This past summer she took and

passed her nursing boards. Michaela will start her new job in August. Michaela has helped develop the

swimmers to be and do their best. In addion to her coaching responsibilies, she and Brian offered les-sons to several of our youth which resulted in several new swimmers for the Marlins. She will be missed!

We are all proud of you and wish you lifes best in the start of your new adventure.

The Marlin Team would like to thank you, the community, for all the support throughout the year. Your

aendance at our fundraisers (Chick-Filet/Car Wash), aendance at our home meets and acceptance of

the night me pracces all helped make the Marlins season a Golden Success. I look forward to 2013!! It

shall be a fun and excing season. See you in May!!! Go Marlins!Lynne Collman


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GLO in the GARDEN

Hi Neighbor,

Hope you are having a fun summer. I have been strug-

gling as to which subjects I should include in this column.

Although I will end it on a happy note, I think it is im-

portant to face the facts of life and be prepared to deal

with them.

Once again, aer a good Spring with lots of rain and sun-

shine we are experiencing another summer of very high

temperatures with infrequent rain. This drought has a

very negave and long standing effect on trees, shrubs

and the effort needed to keep the garden looking pris-

ne. The effects of the drought on trees and shrubs can

be characterized as short term or long term. Short term

damage, caused by one dry spell, includes wilng, leaf

scorch and some defoliaon.. Long term damage from

drought happens over a period of years and includes

stunted growth, branch die-back, suscepbility to disease

and death.

As soils become dry, the fine roots in the upper soil sur-

face may be smulated to increase in number to get

what lile water is available. However, they will begin to

die if soil remains dry, thus pung the root system out of

balance with the amount of foliage found above ground.

When rain does return, the plant may not be able to take

full advantage of this much needed water because of its

reduced root mass. If drought persists into the next

growing season or reoccurs before the tree fully recovers

it may die.

Pest problems are another result of long term drought.Many pests, like wood borers and bark beetles, can not

survive in a healthy tree. As the tree or shrub becomes

weakened from drought, these pests invade rapidly. I

have a Deodar Cedar that has lost many of it's needles

and upon examining it closely, I found four pencil sized

holes in the trunk.

Other pests take advantage of drought stressed plants

including the bronze birch borer, the black turpenne

beetle and many conifer beetle species. The plants that

seem to be most vulnerable to the stress of drought are

plants under three years old, and plants that are in their

declining years. Last week I found bag worms on my ev-ergreens and having been picking them off and disposing

of them in sealed plasc bags. I sll have hundreds to

pick.

So what to do!!!!!!! Deep water plants once a week, in-

spect plants frequently and use inseccides appropriate-

ly. Fall aeraon and ferlizaon can promote a good

Spring start-up for lawns. If the temperature has dropped

into the eighes and there is enough moisture aer Sep-

tember 15th, then over-seed with some good Fescue

lawn seed. Fall mulching can help plants and hold mois-

ture in the soil. Young trees can benefit from the use of

Gator bags. These provide slow, steady watering over a

number of days. Treat problems before they get out of

control. And most of all remember that 'Life' isn't per-fect !!!!!!!!

My new experiment:

I have many Hosta plants in my garden. They vary in size

and type but most are vulnerable to slugs. I clean around

the plants, cut off the old leaves and spent flowers and

have used slug pellets in the past. But this year, I am

taking cungs from my English Holly bush that have

sharp points on the leaves and placing them underneath

the Hosta plants. I will see if the slugs avoid these plants

because they don't want to get pinched and cut. I have

been spraying some plants with "Deer Off" so both the

deer and ground hogs avoid eang them.

On that posive note, I am already planning for next

year. I will purchase bags of daffodils and tulips this Fall

and either plant directly into the garden, or put in pots

and place between other plants. I have done this two

years in a row and not lost any bulbs to rabbits or other

interlopers. When planng bulbs remember to add bone

meal which will encourage stronger stems on the bulbs.

I must menon the survivors of the drought. The cat

mint plant you see at the pool and the lavender which

shrugs off heat. Gaura or buerfly plant that has delicate

branchings with miniature orchid like pink to white flow-ers, hundreds of day lily specimens and the many differ-

ent types of sedum never fail

to put on a show. Coneflow-

ers come in white and pink.

Come the Fall, I will take the

seed heads off the coneflow-

ers and spread them in a new

flower bed. It is also such a

delight to view the yellow

finch picking at the seed

heads. These lile yellow and

black birds even hang on in

the sffest breeze.

Another plant that will freely give you seeds for new

plants is the Hibiscus. This is a large saucer size flower in

red, white or pink. Take the seed heads and plant in

good soil. Hibiscus love wet soil and most homes in

Montpelier have wet spots (even in a drought).

Yellow Coreopsis bloom most of the summer and con-



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Sec. 23-608. Illegal signs or illegal objects.(a) Except for signs or objects allowed to be placed without a

permit, any sign or object placed in the County right-of-way

without a permit shall be deemed abandoned by its owner at

the me the sign or object was placed shall be deemed illegal

and may be subject to removal by the Department without no-

ce. The cost of removal shall be borne by the owner of the sign

or object with a minimum cost of $50.00 per sign or object re-

moved.

(b) Except to the extent permied by Subtle 27, Part 12, it

shall be unlawful for a person to aach any sign or ob

ject to a traffic control device, roadside tree, public ulity

pole, or any other structure located within the Countyrightofway. (CB-24-2009)[Subtle 27, Part 12, ZONING allows a temporary use sign set

10 feet from the street with a maximum of 1 per street the

property fronts on.]

Sec. 23-607. Signs or objects exempt from permit.Types of signs exempt from sign permit, subject to the limita-

ons provided:

(a) Public: Signs or objects of a noncommercial nature which

are erected by a public official in the performance of official

duty; signs of historical interest; names or locaons of cies,

towns, and villages.

(b) Temporary real estate direconal

(c) Temporary instuonal: Temporary signs pertaining to

events sponsored by a church; library; school; hospital; fire sta-

on; community center; day care center for children; service,

fraternal or civic organizaons or similar group. (CB-24-2009)

Sec. 23-602. Prohibited signs or objects.(a) The following items are prohibited within the County

right-of-way:

(1) Any sign or object not expressly permied in this Divi-

sion;

(2) Pennants, pinwheels, and similar circus- or carnival-type

aractors;

(3) Signs or objects which obstruct any pedestrian path in-

tended to provide ingress or egress for any building or structure,

access to a crosswalk, or on the sidewalk or any other paved

poron of the right-of-way;

(4) Signs or objects which obstruct the view of traffic control

devices;

(5) Signs or objects which, because of their shape, color, or

wording, may be confused with any traffic control device or

which may mislead motorists;

(6) Signs which are not clean, legible, or in good repair;

(7) Signs which are illegal under State/Federal regulaons;

(8) Signs or objects that obstruct traffic; and

(9) Signs or objects or that are placed on or in a municipal,

County, or State street right-of-way, except those of, or author-

ized by, public authories or agencies, unless specifically author-

ized elsewhere in this Division.

(b) Signs placed or remaining within the County rights-of-wayin violaon of this Division shall be considered abandoned

and illegal at the me the sign is placed. (CB-24-2009)

...it shall be unlawful for a person to aach any sign or object to a traffic control device, roadside

tree, public ulity pole, or any other structure located within the County rightofway. CB-24-2009)

Recently, the MCA received complaints about illegal signs posted on trees in the neighborhood. While these signs

were posted by members outside Montpelier, our community should be aware of the County Code regarding signs and

blight in the County. Some pernent secons of the Code relang to signs are printed below. Due to limited space

in the newsleer some secons have been abbreviated. For a complete copy go online to:

hp://lis.princegeorgescountymd.gov/lis/

tribute a fine delicate feathery leaf that helps to vary

the texture of the plants in the space.

This year I made a point to plant both Casa Blanca and

Star Gazer lilies in pots on the pao and I am not disap-

pointed. The fragrance that was in the air in the even-

ing gives me the feeling of sing in a fine restaurant. It

has been my experience that when I plant bulbs in

pots, they return each year .

If you have any ps to share, please e mail me for we

really learn from one another. That is all part of gar-

dening. May God bless us all and connue to show us

the beauty of nature.

Gloria Hynes

Master Gardener Prince Georges County

Email: [email protected]


Photos in this column provided courtesy of Gloria Hynes


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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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Problem Contact

Illegal Dumping 301-883-5600

Abandoned Vehicles, Vehicles on property/Front Lawns 301-952-1873

Boarded House Violations 301-952-1873

Tree Trimming/Dead Trees 301-499-8530

Damaged/Missing Signage and Markings 301-883-5600

Bulk Pickups/Wood Pickups 301-952-7600

Unkempt Sites (Construction: Dirt all over the roads, etc.) 301-883-6100 or 6034

Illegal Mobile Vendors (selling on roadside & parking lots) 301-883-6130

Abandoned Homes 301-883-6100

Tall grass/weeds 301-883-6100

Trash around premises/Unsightly property 301-883-6100

Residential car repair or sales (home business) 301-883-6100

Open Storage 301-883-6100

Illegal Signs 301-883-5600

Litter 301-499-8530

Potholes 301-735-HOLE

Roadway Maintenance 301-885-5600

Street Lights 877-Pepco-62 or 800-685-0123 (BGE)

Leaf Collection 301-499-8576

Stormdrain Maintenance 301-499-8500

Resurfacing 301-883-5600

Sidewalks 301-883-5600

Curbs and Gutters 301-883-5600

County Right-Of-Way Maintenance 301-883-5600

Traffic Signals 301-883-5600

BLIGHT CONCERNS? THE COUNTY CAN HELPRemoving blight is a community effort. If you have a neighborhood blight concern, please contact the County

at the following numbers so the problem can be resolved.

Replacing your fence or driveway?

SUBMIT an ACCC Approval Request

Form Before You StartCovenants are enforced and fines are levied andcollected. If you are planning any work to the exteri-

or of your home, first fill out the ACCC Approval Re-quest Form located in every Montpelier Todaynewslet-ter and on-line at www.montpelieronline.org. Submitto:

MCAATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Committee

P.O. Box 2503Laurel, MD 20709

Or by email to [email protected]. Meetings arethe first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at DeerfieldCommunity Center.

EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION

(INCLUDING REPLACEMENT)No construction, addition, or alteration of a Montpelierhome shall be made without prior approval (see ap-proval form on next page) from the ACCC. This

includes satellite dish installation. All exterior colorsand materials shall blend harmoniously with the neigh-

boring dwellings. IF YOU ARE REPLACINGYOUR EXISTING ROOF OR SIDING WITHTHE SAME COLOR AND NO ALTERATIONS,YOU MAY PROCEED WITHOUT PRIOR AP-PROVAL. All other changes/replacementsrequire PRIOR APPROVAL. Proceeding withoutprior approval shall constitute a covenant violationsubject to enforcement, including fines.


MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT


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You Can Prevent West Nile Virus by Avoiding Mosquito Bites andReducing Mosquito Populations in Your Neighborhood

West Nile Virus (WNV) is transmitted to humans by thebite of an infected mosquito. While most people infectedwith WNV will not feel ill or will experience only mild flu-like symptoms, the virus can cause encephalitis or inflam-

mation of the brain.

The West Nile Surveillance Plan for MarylandThe Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene,in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Agricul-ture has developed a plan to detect West Nile virus(WNV) in Maryland. The surveillance plan at this timeemphasizes tracking WNV in humans, horses and mosqui-toes. By trapping and testing mosquitoes for WNV, stateofficials can follow the spread of WNV and issue preven-tion guidelines and determine the need for mosquito

management and control.

Protect Yourself & Your Family from MosquitosTake steps to avoid mosquito bites

Stay indoors at dusk and at dawn when mosquitoesare most active

Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when out-

doors

Use insect repellent when outdoors, following product

directions

Use screens on open windows, and repair any holes

Eliminate Mosquito Breeding SitesEliminate standing water where mosquitoes lay eggs

Remove discarded automobile tires and put drainage

holes in playground tires

Remove or turn over buckets and other containers

that can collect rain water

Turn over wading pools, wheelbarrows, canoes and

garbage can lids

Clean roof gutters and downspout screens regularly

Flush bird baths and potted plant drainage trays

twice weekly

Fix dripping outdoor water faucets, and eliminate

puddles under air conditioners

Store pet bowls indoors when not in use

Clean and chlorinate swimming pools

Adjust tarps over pools, boats, etc. so that rain water

will not collect

Dead Bird Pick-up and Testing For WNV EndsSince West Nile Virus is firmly established within theState, the Maryland Department of Health and MentalHygiene has determined that pick-up and testing of dead

or sick birds is no longer necessary at this time.Reports of dead birds will no longer be accepted. If youfind any dead birds, please dispose of them:

wear gloves and put the bird in a plastic bag

place the dead bird in an outdoor trash receptacle o

bury the dead bird

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm

water after disposing of the birdSick or injured birds should be reported to your local wild-life rehabilitator. For a list of licensed wildlife rehabilita-tors in your area, please call 1-877-463-6497

For More Information About West Nile Virus

Maryland West Nile Virus Info Hotline: 1-866-866-2769

Exhibitions, Gallery Hours: 10 am-5pm, seven days a week.

Resident Artist Gallery

September 6-28, 2012Irene Sylvester, Watercolor

September 7- October 27Kayleigh Porter, Ceramics/Sculpture

October 5-26, 2012Alonzo Davis, Sculpture

November 2-25, 2012Steven Williams, Mixed Media

Main GallerySeptember 7-26, 2012Dana Ellyn & Matt Sesow: SeeSomething, Say Something

The Montpelier Fall Jazz SeriesTickets: $25; $23/students & seniors

Friday, September 14, 8 pmSharon Clark Quintet

Friday, September 21, 8 pmCharles Covington Trio

Friday, September 28, 8 pmDixieland Direct Jazz Band

Friday, October 5, 8 pmBroto Roy Ensemble

Friday, October 12, 8 pmPaul Bollenback

Friday, October 19, 8 amDavey and Esther

Friday, October 26, 8 pmLarry Willis Quartet

Classical Recital SeriesConcerts free-$5 donation suggested

Sunday, September 30, 3 pmYoon Nah Cho Trio, Piano Trio

Sunday, October 14, 3 pm

Chia-Jui Lee, Flute

Sunday, October 21, 3 pmBrett Miller, French Horn

Sunday, October 28, 3 pmThe Mendelssohn Piano Trio

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


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AUTUMN at Montpelier Mansion!Saturday, September 15, 11am-1pm Furniture Find-ings at Montpelier with Sumpter Priddy. Sumpter Priddy,former curator for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation,lectures frequently throughout the United States and con-tributes articles to The Magazine Antiques, ChipstoneFoundation'sAmerican Furniture, and served as consultantto numerous publications. His company, Sumpter Priddy

III, Inc. has gained recognition for inventory of outstand-ing quality and ground breaking scholarship in Americandecorative arts. $15; $10 students (with ID), museumprofessionals (with ID), Montpelier volunteers, & Friendsof Montpelier. Reservations & payment in advance.

Saturday, September 17, 6:30-8pm Tavern games atMaryland City at Russett Branch Library, 3501 RussettCommon, Laurel, MD 20724, 301-725-2390. Montpelierstaff will be there in costume, teaching and playing 18thcentury tavern games. Free, no reservations required.Call Russett Library for more information.

Wednesday, September 19, 7:30pm History Lecturewith London Towns Rod Cofield, on the research behindLondon Town's current reconstruction project, the Carpen-

ter Shop. Free, no reservations required.

Saturday, September 29, 11am-3pm EighthSmith-sonian Museum Day. Free admission to this beautiful 200year-old mansion, and the 18th century kitchen exhibit

with pass issued by Smithsonian Magazine. Also tour thegrounds, and visit the flower and herb garden. Kids canplay with old-fashioned toys or in the boxwood maze.

About Museum Day: Museum Day is a day when mu-seums and cultural institutions nationwide opentheir doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine

readers and Smithsonian.com visitors. Attendeesmust present Smithsonian magazines Museum DayAdmission Card to gain free entry to participatinginstitutions. The Museum Day Admission Card willbe available in the September 2012 issue of Smith-sonian magazine and a downloadable version isavailable on the Museum Day website atwww.smithsonianmag.com/museumday. The publicis welcome to participate-go to Smithsonian.comand download the Museum Day Admission Card.Find links to other participating museums also.

Saturday, September 29, 1:30pm Harvest Tea. En-joy a relaxing atmosphere while indulging in a seasonal,prix fixe menu of fine finger sandwiches, cakes and pas-tries, buttery scones your choice of loose leaf teas, Tea

will be served in Montpeliers East Wing. $27.50 per per-son, includes gratuity and self-guided tour. Reservations& advance payment required (no e-mail reservations).

Saturday, October 6, 3pm Wine Tasting: Old v. NewWorld Wines. Enjoy fine wines from the US and aroundthe world as an expert with 20 years experience explainssome of the differences. $35/general admission; $30/Friends of Montpelier members and volunteers. Reserva-tions and advance payment required.

Saturday, October 13, 1:30pm Bag Scavenger HuntTea. See Sept. 29 tea.

Saturday, October 27, 1:30 Masquerade Tea. SeeSept. 29 tea.

Mail to:

Friends of Montpelierc/o Jeri Witt12215 Shadetree LaneLaurel, MD 20708

Benefits Include:

Quarterly subscriptions to

the Fireback Newsletter

Invitations to special

events

Friends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierFriends of MontpelierMembership Fee: $15/yearAdditional Family Member: $5/year

NAME

ADDRESS

PHONE CASH CHECK

For more information or reservations

Montpelier Mansion:

(301) 377-7817;

TTY (301) 446-3302

[email protected] www.pgparks.com

BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILERSBoats, 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 include

the maximum time that the structure will be on the lot.

Use an Approval Form for notification.

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

POSE OTHER THAN A PRIVATE DWELLING FOR ONE

FAMILY. NOTIFYYOURRENTALMANAGEMENT COM-

PANY.

Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the

ACCC Approval Form can be found online:

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Helping Hands are younger Montpelier residents willing to work for other residents at hourly or

fixed rates arranged between you and the helper. There is no charge for a Helping Hands lisng. Please

call 888 622-4630 x103 or email [email protected] to be included on the next Helping Hands regis-

try or if any updates are needed on your lisng.

Join the MontpelierJoin the MontpelierJoin the MontpelierJoin the Montpelier EEEEMAILMAILMAILMAIL GGGGROUPROUPROUPROUP

It is easier than ever to join the Montpelier Email Group List

just head on over to our Montpelier website

hp://montpelieronline.org/join-the-montpelier-email-list/

Once submied wait a few days to get your request. If you

have trouble, please email [email protected].

Call the Informaon Line

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

(www.montpelieronline.org) or call the pool (301-317-0106) for updates on acvies that may not be includ-

ed in the Montpelier Today newsleer.

MONTPELIER WEBSITEMONTPELIER WEBSITEMONTPELIER WEBSITEMONTPELIER WEBSITE

www.montpelieronline.org

MONTPELIER INFORMATION LINEMONTPELIER INFORMATION LINEMONTPELIER INFORMATION LINEMONTPELIER INFORMATION LINE

1 888 MCA INF( 1 888 622-463 )

Press (zero) for Community Announcements

Press 11 for the ACCC

Press 12 for Resale Packages

Press 13 for the Administrave Assistant

Press 14 for Social Events & RSVPs

Press 15 for Tennis Court AccessMessages can be le at all extensions except for the

Announcement Line .

INFORMATION REMOVED FROM

ONLINE VERSION


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Advertise your businessIN COLOR on www.montpelieronline.org.

Ads will run for two months for only $30.00 and are renewable for 2-

month periods.

One adversement will be displayed on each page of the website inrandom rotaon.

Adversers (community or resident businesses) will be responsible forproviding finished graphic:

280px wide x 120-350px high

300 dpi resoluon

PSP or EPS (Photoshop formats) preferred, but .JPG, .TIFF,.GIF also acceptable

No animated or transparent graphics

Have your own website? Include the link!

Design services available at an addion $20 /hour.

Graphics received by the 15th of the month previous to the rotaon

period (i.e., June 15th for July-August rotaon) will be published forthe full 2-month period.

Space is limited to ensure opmal visibility for ads.MCA reserves the right to refuse adversing for any reason.

Contact Mary Hughes, [email protected],888 622-4630 x103 for more informaon.

Advertise on MontpelierOnline.orgMONTPELIER COMMUNITY

ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL MEETINGSunday, Sept. 23

2 pmMontpelier Art Barn

Confirmed Guests

State Delegate Geraldine Valentino-SmithLegislative Director, John Padgett

Sgt. Tina Blackistone, District VI COPSSupervisor

Also Invited

Councilwoman Mary LehmanMajor Kevin Putnam, Commander-

District VI andCaptain Kara Lloyd, Assistant Commander


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