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November 11th General Meeting Patricia Norman, a member of Franklin Square Hospital’s Board of Trustees, will speak about the new facilities and treatment modalities available to pa-tients. Please attend to learn more about our community’s local hospital. In addition, we are kicking off our Holiday Giving by asking for canned good do-nations starting with our November meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to contribute, have a fellow member bring your canned goods. See you there!

Volume 72 Issue 11

NOV E M B E R P R E V I E W

November 2010

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O C T O B E R M E E T I N G NO T E S Lawrence Schmidt, the lawyer for the Brigadoon Project Development and engineer Richard Matz provided an up-date on changes from the August 9th Community Input Mtg. The developer, Brian McCloskey was also present. The property has several parcels totaling approximately 13 acres. Building den-sity for the development is being computed on the gross acreage (That will again be questioned at the next Baltimore County review of the project ). Townhouses were originally proposed but the developer was informed at an earlier BQIA Board meeting that would not be acceptable to the com-munity. The plan is for 36 semi-detached units. Each dwelling will be 2000 sq. ft. plus a garage and boat slip with a target price of $399, 000. The schematic plan was initially submitted to the county agencies for com-ment. A community input meeting took place in August for comment and questions. The revisions were made based on input from those first two

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To view previous issues of The Dock Line in color visit www.bqia.org

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November Preview 1

October Mtg. Notes 1,2,7

Notes and Business 2,4,5,7

Tack Board & Trivia 7,9

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O C T O B E R M E E T I N G N O T E S C O N T I N U E D ! Volume 72 Issue 11

SPEAKERS: Please help us make our meetings more beneficial by suggesting issues to address that would be valuable to our community. Direct all speaker suggestions to editor@bqia.org HALL RENTALS: $500 non-members, $450 members Catering Available. Please contact Mike Vivirito 410-335-3371 for additional information FRONT PAGE SCENES: Email your favorite scene (no people please) of our peninsula and it might be pub-lished in a future bulletin. Email editor@bqia.org (jpg. format please) INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING IN THE DOCK LINE? Contact Amanda Keller 410-591-5685 . (Disclaimer: Advertisements are not necessarily an endorsement by the association.)

processes and were shared at the BQIA mtg. In the next phase of the process, the plan will be filed in the county for additional feedback. A public hearing will be held again, and after that the hearing officer will make a decision on the plan (approve, don’t approve, approve with a request for specific changes). The following statements are in response to questions raised by those in attendance: • Work will be done to bring the property into compliance with county EPA regulations. • Because the property is so degraded, the proposed development is an environmental improve-

ment and therefore a 100’ water setback may not be required. • Some of the bulkhead will be reestablished in combination with a tapered beach. • Swales for storm water management are planned. • Hughes Lane will be widened to 18 feet with no sidewalks. Sidewalks will be added on 130 feet

of Bowleys Quarters Rd. • The plans have been changed to allow for buses and emergency vehicles to circle through the

development. • Boat trailers, will be stored in the garages or somewhere else. This will be addressed with re-

stricted covenants but they will not be stored elsewhere on the property. • Since the development is small, “fee in lieu” will be paid versus creating open space.

Other meeting information Mailing the Newsletter– The U.S. Post Office has sent a letter stating that bulk mail such as the newsletter will no longer be accepted for mailing at local post offices. It will now only be taken at the main office on Fayette St. This will have an impact on the mailing and timely delivery of The Dock Line. In preparing for this we ask that members provide an email on their membership renewal (see p. 4) and check if they are willing to receive the Dock Line via email vs. U.S. mail.

A special thank you to Frank Hubbard for taking The Dock Line to the Fayette St. Post Office so our members can continue to receive a monthly bulletin in the mail.

Thank you Norman Laker for painting the BQIA signs that have been placed on our building. We appreciate your talent and generosity.

Note to our advertisers: The 2011 year is almost upon us. Thank you for helping to make The Dock Line a suc-cess in 2010. We hope it was a good year for you as well. We ask for your continued support in the next year. An advertisement renewal is included.

10% Off for BQIA members. Must bring your bulletin to receive the discount.

Don’t forget to tell our advertisers you saw them in The Dock Line and remember to take advantage of their deals!!

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The Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association, Inc. P.O. Box 18051 Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (410) 335-9802 (Serving the community since 1938) Dear Bowleys Quarters Neighbors, The Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association holds monthly General Meetings the second Thursday of each month at the BQIA Hall where guest speakers provide information pertinent to our community. You are welcome to attend these meetings and/or visit our website at www.bqia.org for more information. As a volunteer organization, we have served the Bowleys Quarters community since 1938. Membership dues, Bull and Oyster Roasts and other fund raisers help to supplement Association costs and charitable endeavors. A Holiday Giving Cele-bration in December and Mother’s Day Breakfast in May have become annual traditions. Your support for these activities is welcome, as is your supportive membership and involvement on any one of our committees. It is 2011 membership dues time! The annual dues are still $20.00 per household and are payable each year by January 1st. The dues support such items as regular maintenance of the BQIA hall, upkeep of the grounds, monthly bulletin (The Dock Line) expenses, utility bills, and property taxes. We are one of only a few community organizations to have a hall. Financial support is provided to the Marine Trades Asso-ciation annual fireworks on Middle River, the Baltimore County Marshy Point Nature Center, The Chesapeake Bay Memories Foundation, and the Save the Bay Foundation. Property owning members are eligible to vote on important issues affecting the community. Voting results are provided to applicable government agencies requesting community input. Each June, the Board of Directors and Officers are elected to represent the community at various government and business meetings. Should you have any questions regarding membership please contact Membership Chairman Andy Jones at 410-335-5775 or any Officer/Board member. Note: Once annual dues have been paid, 2011 membership will be indicated on the Dock Line address label. Please complete the following application for: (Check one) New Membership __ Renewal And mail with $20 check for 2011 household dues to: Bowley’s Quarters Improvement Association P.O.Box:18051 Middle River, MD 21220 Date:

Name: ________________________________________________ Last First

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Home Phone: ____ E-mail Address: (Email addresses will be used for time sensitive member communications or where Dock Line emailing is requested)

I am not a resident but I own property on Carroll Island or Bowley’s Quarters Peninsula. The address is: __________________________________________ Please Answer!! _____Yes, I would like to help reduce mailing costs by receiving The Dock Line via email only. _____ Yes, I want to continue to receive The Dock Line via U.S. mail only. _____ Yes, I want The Dock Line via email and U.S. Mail Interested in volunteering? Yes No

Thank you for your membership!!

(This affair is a Non-Smoking Event )

Bowley’s Quarters Improvement Association 1124 Bowleys Quarters Rd. Saturday, November 6, 2010 7 PM – 12 Midnight Music by DJ Bill Hillmeyer

$30.00 per person includes: Pit Beef, Oysters, Chicken, Ham, Hot Buffet Table, Salad, Chips, Pretzels, Dessert, Beer, Wine, Soda, Coffee & Tea.

Food Served from 7-11 PM, Music from 8-Midnight For Tickets &Table Reservations, Call Rich Pitz @ 410-335-0267 Proceeds help maintain the BQIA Hall.

Tear off and return with payment to :

The Bowley’s Quarters Improvement Association, Inc PO Box 18051 Baltimore, MD 21220 410-335-9802

The Dock Line Advertiser Application January 2011- December 2011

Ad Schedule:

One ad in each month of issue (No July or August Dock Line)

- Ads are included in Dock Lines posted on the BQIA website www.bqia.org

Ad Sizes and Annual Prices: (Circle One)

Business Card Size (~3.5”w x 2.0”h) $200.00

Double Business Card Size (~3.5”w x 4.0”h) $300.00

Quad Business Card Size (~7.0”w x. 4.0”h) $500.00

Full Page Size (~7.0”w x 9.0”h) $1,000.00

Date: ________________ Business Name: ____________________________________________________

Contact Person: ____________________________ Email: _______________________________________

Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________________

Physical Address (If Different from above): _______________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________ Other Phone: ___________________________________

Fax: ______________________________ Website: _____________________________________________

Ad Graphic: Please attach what you would like to use for your ad. (Example: Business Card). If you would like us to design it for you, please describe

what you would like to have it include on the back of this sheet. You may also email a copy of your ad to AKK313@gmail.com

***Please attach a business card and your payment with a check made payable to Bowley’s Quarters Improvement Association and mail it to the address above.***

Thank you for your sponsorship! Your support enables us to publish and distribute the Dock Line for our community

For Association Use Only

Ad Size: BC 2BC 4BC Full Received By: ____________________________ Amount Paid: $_______________ Date Paid: ________________ Ref. #: ___________________ Ad Graphic: Card Email Design

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BQIA Annual Bull & Oyster Roast

Aww shucks, don’t miss it!!

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Congratulations Hock Family– History has been made in Boy Scout Troop 355! BQIA Vice Presi-dent Jim Hock’s third son, Doug Hock has received the rank of Eagle Scout. This is the first time in the history of the troop that all of a family’s sons have made Eagle Scout. Doug, Zack, and Nick are second generation Eagle Scouts, with their father Jim Hock preceding them. Their grandfather Jim Hock is the oldest living “scout” who was a member of troop 355 .

Condolences- We mourn the passing of our long time community member, Arnold Dumsha . Our condolences to those who knew and loved him.

Coastal Flood Advisories- Mark Demski , Baltimore County Department of Homeland Security/Emergency Management, will send emails regarding Coastal Flood Advisories to residents who send him their email addresses– mdemski@baltimorecountymd.gov

Illegal Road signs – Many illegal signs are being placed along roads throughout the area. Legal signs will have a permit number on the sign. All others can be taken down. This includes signs on utility poles as well as on public properties between the curb and sidewalk. Help keep our commu-nity free from nuisance signs.

Marshy Point Nature Center: The center has wonderful programs for families and nature buffs. For more information check out www.marshypoint.org

C O M M U N I T Y T A C K B OA R D

Leaf the Water Alone!! Do your part to protect our waterways and beautify our peninsula! Avoid raking leaves into the water.

Rake and compost them instead. Get ready for that Spring Garden!

BQIA Holiday Celebration: December 9, 2010 7:00– 9:00 pm Members and potential new members, Join us for holiday giving and “merry making”. December 9th HOLIDAY CELEBRATION: In lieu of a General Membership Meeting, members are invited to a Holiday Celebration! Come join us from 7-9 pm for music, laughter, snacks,

beer, wine, and beverages as we ring in the season together. A canned good donation for our Holiday Giving Baskets will get you in the door! Wear your favorite holiday sweater and join the festivities! If interested, you can “Make and Take” your own seasonal centerpiece. There is a $10 materials charge for those interested in the Make and Take, and reservations are required. To reserve a place at the “Make and Take” table call Barb at 410-335-7282 or email editor@bqia.org. The first 20 to sign up and who will have paid their 2011 household dues by that night will pay half price– That’s $5 for a seasonal greens

arrangement! (Limit one per household at that price.) Come join us for a great evening!

Last Year’s Merry Makers

Canned Goods

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Make and Take Centerpiece

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Errant Mail Delivery: If you receive someone else’s mail call Yolanda Scott at the Middle River Post Office, 410-391-9428. If it is a constant problem, keep a record and let BQIA know about it.

APG Artillery Concerns: Contact George Mercer, 800-688-8705, regarding unacceptable noise or damage from bombing frequency.

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Bowley’s Quarters History Trivia: October’s Trivia Answer: In the 1922 subdivision of “Bay Drive” property into 50’ wide lots, the lots were sold for approximately $1000 each. (Thank you Nick Schaus for this bit of history) November’s Trivia Question: Would you believe it? The editor has run out of Trivia! We would appreciate anyone with historical tidbits about our community calling, emailing or sending these bits of interest to us. Contact information can be found on page 10. Thank you!!

C O M M U N I T Y T A C K B OA R D C O N T I N U E D

CHASE NAILS & TAN 12542 EASTERN AVE.

(in Chase, next to Mustang Pizza) (410) 335-9259

www.ChaseNails.com

BQIA P.O. Box 18051 Baltimore, MD 21220 410-335-9802 www.bqia.org

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Newsletter Byline: Articles for the next Dock Line should be submitted to editor@bqia.org by the 15th of the month.

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President ……………….Mike Vivirito 410-335-3371 Vice-President………….Jim Hock 410-335-8593 Secretary………………..Mimi Rehbein 410-335-7051 Treasurer………………..Dave Steedman 443-317-8262 Quartermaster………….Tom Foor 410-335-4866 Sergeant-At-Arms……… TBA Bulletin Editors………...Barb Sullivan 410-335-7282 Mimi Rehbein Online Editors…………. Nick Hock 410-335-8593 Barb Sullivan Bulletin Advertising…….Amanda Keller 410-591-5685 Membership…………….Andy Jones 410-335-5775

Complaints regarding excessive airport noise can be directed to:

Martin State Airport

8:30am-5:00pm- 410-682-8800

After hours– 410-682-8802

Air National Guard-410-918-6301

Thank you for your membership!

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November Monday Thursday Saturday

Nov. 1, 2010 Nov. 11, 2010 Nov. 6, 2010

7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7pm-midnight

Board Meeting (Note Date Change!) General Membership Meeting Bull and Oyster Roast

December Tuesday Thursday

Dec. 7, 2010 Dec. 9, 2010

7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Board Meeting General Membership Meeting (Holiday Giving Celebration)

January Tuesday Thursday

Jan. 5, 2011 Jan. 13, 2011

7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Board Meeting General Membership Meeting