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MONTPELIER TODAY 1 May/June 2016

The Newsletter Of The

Montpelier Community Association

Montpelier Today May/June 2016

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pages 15 - 17


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MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAY THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

May/June 2016 Inside this issue:

2016 Board of Trustees

4 February 2016 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 5

February 2016 ACCC Meeting Minutes 6

March 2016 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 7

March 2016 ACCC Minutes 8

Treasurer’s Report & Financials 9

Traffic Committee Report 11

Security Committee Report 12

Social Committee Report 12

Glo in the Garden 13

ACCC Approval Form 23

Helping Hands 26

Swim Team Pages 17

Pool Guide 15

Bob Derrick, President Chair, Executive Committee 301 776-5008 [email protected]

Jack Keating, Vice President Member, Executive Committee 301 325-0497 [email protected]

Lillian Fazio, Treasurer Chair, Finance Committee Chair, Tennis Committee 301 776-3267 [email protected]

Patricia Douville, Secretary Member, Executive Committee Chair, Social Committees 301 490-7614 [email protected]

Paul Buehler, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-9886 [email protected]

Brad Gimbert, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-8366 [email protected]

Tim Jacobs, Trustee 916 712-1731 [email protected]

Richard Mason, Trustee Chair, Security Committee Chair, Traffic Committee 301 346-6250 [email protected]

Jean Sorrentino, Trustee Chair, Nominating Committee 301 776-3650 [email protected]

Committees

Architectural Control & Compliance— Jack Keating, Chair 301 325-0497 [email protected]

Communications —Sean Beaver, Chair [email protected] 202 330-7616

Elections & Swim Team — Lynne Collman, Chair 301 776-3098 [email protected]

Pool Committee—Mary Derrick, Chair 301 776-5008 [email protected]

Welcoming Committee—Carolyn Campbell

Assistant to the Board Mary Hughes—888-622-4630 x103 [email protected]


UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS All mee�ngs are at Deerfield Community Center, preschool room at 7 pm.

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The monthly board mee�ngs will be Tuesday May 10 and Tuesday, June 14.

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The next mee�ngs will be Thursday, May 5 and Thursday, June 2.

MONDAY, May 30

5:00 pm Dinner at the Pool

MCA will provide hotdogs and drinks.

Bring a side dish or dessert to share. There will be a sign up

sheet at the pool or contact me

([email protected]/301-490-7614) to let me know how

many are coming and what you'll bring.

MEMORIAL DAY

HOT DOG COOKOUT & POTLUCK

Marlin Car Wash

Saturday, June 4 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

The Montpelier Marlins Swim Team will kick off their 49th season with a

car wash on June 4th 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 “FREE” cup of coffee.

Donations will be accepted.

Mark your calendars … dust off your sneakers … and begin

your training regime for the 4th edi�on of the Montpelier

5K will be held again on Labor day weekend.

More informa�on to come over the next few months.

Points of contact for this event: Felipe Arzayus & Mark

Middlebusher

4TH ANNUAL

SEPT.

TBD 2016


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

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

Kea�ng, Richard Mason and Jean Sorren�no.

Trustees Absent with Cause: None

Community Members Present: Brindisi Chan, Ma6hew

Collman, Paul Collman, Adrian Kessler, Mary Derrick and

Mary Hughes.

President Bob Derrick called the mee�ng to order at 7:02

PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Secretary’s Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the January 2016 board mee�ng were

reviewed. Trustee Sorren�no made a mo�on to accept

the amended minutes. Trustee Fazio seconded the mo-

�on and it passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report: Lillian Fazio

• Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements, which

were distributed.

• $50,000 transferred to Reserves, which brings us to

$182,000 in Reserves.

• WSSC never adjusted the es�mated reading (over

$1,000) so Trustee Fazio paid the bill and is wri�ng a

le6er regarding lack of customer service. WSSC said

the es�mated billing would be adjusted, as needed / if

needed, when the actual meter reading is done.

• Thanks to Trustee Gimbert’s help, the bill for the dump-

ster was revised to reflect the months where we sus-

pended service. Regular service will resume in March.

• Trustee Fazio met with the accountant to review taxes

for 2015. He needs the deprecia�on schedule and then

the return will be sent.

ACC Commi6ee: Jack Kea�ng, Chairperson

• Trustee Kea�ng reported on the February ACCC

mee�ng and distributed the approved minutes of the

January mee�ng.

• Revised Guidelines were distributed for Board review,

comments and approval.

• Ownership of the corner house was discussed as an

auc�on was scheduled in January. Trustee Mason was

asked if any of his contacts would know who owned the

house.

• The defendant’s appeal is scheduled to be heard in

March.

CommunicaMons CommiGee: Sean Beaver, Chairperson

(absent)

• The vendor list is posted on the website although there

are s�ll come issues with the ra�ng system.

FaciliMes CommiGee: Paul Buehler and Brad Gimbert,

Co-Chairs

Trustee Gimbert reported that the shade structure held

up well under the weight of the snow.

Pool CommiGee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson

• The pool commi6ee recommended that the Board ap-

prove Lighthouse’s proposed contract for pool manage-

ment at $67,500. This is a $600 increase (a6ributed to

mandatory increases in minimum wage requirements).

This will be our 9th year with Lighthouse and they are

very responsive to our requests and knowledgeable

about our pool. Trustee Kea�ng made a mo�on to ac-

cept Lighthouse’s contract for pool management for

2016. Trustee Douville seconded the mo�on and it

passed unanimously.

• The pool opens Saturday, May 28th

• Trustee Derrick reported that some concrete needs to

be ground down, caulked and patched to eliminate

tripping hazards as men�oned by the Health Depart-

ment. That work will be done in the Spring before the

pool opens.

• Material for the sand filters was purchased and will be

done well before the pool opens on May 28th.

Security CommiGee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

• Trustee Mason reported on a possible break-in a6empt

on Churchfield and an unlocked Jeep Wrangler (soG

top) was rifled, but the owner leaves nothing valuable

in the car.

• Several phone scams have been reported in the Laurel

area.

• Police canvassed the area on foot aGer the four burgla-

ries in January. No further informa�on is available.

• New Ci�zen’s Police Academy will start March 21.

• Trustee Kea�ng reported that school buses have been

speeding in the neighborhood again and complaints

about solicitors are on the increase.

Social CommiGee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson

• The Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, March 19.

• The Annual Yard Sale will be Saturday, April 16. Sug-

ges�ons were made for a large dumpster or a commu-

nity shredder for the event. If possible, Trustee Dou-

(Continued on page 6)

Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

February 9, 2016


ville will coordinate a dona�ons pick-up for late in

the day on Saturday for items that do not sell.

Traffic CommiGee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

• There is s�ll no mee�ng date scheduled for the

Montpelier Drive ‘traffic slowing’ project. Trustee

Mason will see if they would like to a6end the March

board mee�ng to discuss the project during the 8 to

9 o’clock por�on.

• Mary Lehman requested informa�on on the County’s

snow plowing during the last big snowstorm. Trustee

Mason recommended larger snow plows.

• Cedarbrook Lane will be repaved six months aGer all

the WSSC work is completed.

OLD BUSINESS:

• Trustee Kea�ng obtained three quotes for the securi-

ty system (Bolt-$17,000, Twin Electric-$9,280, and

P&L-$6,000). Trustee Gimbert reported that his ven-

dor was not interested in the project. Trustee

Kea�ng made a mo�on to accept P&L’s security sys-

tem proposal predicated on Verizon’s ability to pro-

vide service. Trustee Buehler seconded the mo�on

and the mo�on passed unanimously.

• Ma6hew Collman reported that most of the money

needed for his Eagle Scout project benches have

been collected. He may host a fundraiser in April for

any extra expenses that arise. Trustee Kea�ng re-

minded him that Home Depot was dona�ng cement

for the project and if he could provide a list of materi-

als needed, he would see what they could do.

• Photocell lights could be installed in the garden area

to illuminate the Montpelier sign out at the corner of

Rt 197 and Montpelier Drive. If all the approvals

could be secured, Trustee Derrick recommended that

they be sunk into concrete to prevent them from

being stolen.

• Trustee Mason was asked to check on what will be

done with the milling material when Cedarbrook

Lane is repaired. It could be used to spread on the

walking trail on areas, which need to be repaired.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Trustee Douville announced that PalloN High School

would be hos�ng German exchange students March

10 through the 24th. If anyone is interested in help-

ing with housing, please contact Trustee Douville.

• Trustee Douville also wanted to let homeowner’s

know that there is a service available for collec�on of

kitchen compost materials. It is called Veteran’s

Compost and there is a monthly fee, but they provide

a container and lid and periodic pick-up.

The next board mee�ng will be held on Tuesday, March

8, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recrea�on Center, pre-

school room. The mo�on was made and seconded to

adjourn at 8:23 pm. The mo�on passed unanimously.

(Continued from page 5)

Deerfield RecreaMon Center

February 4, 2016

CommiGee Members Present: Sean Beaver, Toni

Byrd, Brian Dennis, Michael Flowe and Jack Kea�ng.

CommiGee Members Absent: Michael Boddie.

Community Members Present: Mary Hughes.

The mee�ng was called to order at 7:04 PM by Chair-

man J. Kea�ng. There was a quorum to conduct busi-

ness. The minutes of the January mee�ng, as tran-

scribed by M. Hughes, were reviewed and T. Byrd

made a mo�on to accept the minutes. M. Flowe se-

conded the mo�on and it passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS:

12509 Cedarbrook Lane – No response to statement of

fine (mailed 1/9) of $100/month and both �res on

the van are flat. A second monthly statement will

be sent.

9314 Montpelier Drive – House may have been sold at

auc�on, but the MCA has no informa�on of new

owners or whether the house should be occupied

or vacant. The Security Commi6ee will be asked to

see if they have any addi�onal informa�on.

8745 Oxwell Lane – No response to le6er sent 1/11/16

regarding new structure and prior approval. As it

has been less than 30 days, hold un�l next month.

12346 Shadetree Lane – Owners are renova�ng and

have removed most of the debris in front of the

house. Any new debris will be stored on the side

of the house un�l it can be hauled away.

12210 Shadetree Lane- B. Dennis will monitor leaning

lamppost.

12207 Valerie Lane – B. Dennis will monitor debris

around driveway and house.

The County was asked to evaluate the tree leaning

over Oxwell Lane. They reported that it is healthy

and not in danger of falling.

NEW BUSINESS:

12400 Cedarbrook Lane – A lot of items are stored

around the garage and on the front porch. A le6er

will be sent asking when these will be removed.

S. Beaver prepared a copy of the Guidelines showing all

proposed changes. All members were asked to review (Continued on page 7)

ACCC REPORT


Trustees in AGendance: Bob Derrick, Patricia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Jack Kea�ng, Richard Mason and Jean Sorren�no. Trustees Absent with Cause: Paul Buehler and Tim Ja-cobs. Community Members Present: Sean Beaver, Mary Der-rick, Dody Gibson, Paula Rojas and Mary Hughes. President Bob Derrick called the mee�ng to order at 7:05 PM. There was a quorum to conduct business. Secretary’s Report: Tricia Douville

The minutes of the February 2016 board mee�ng were reviewed. Trustee Kea�ng made a mo�on to accept the amended minutes. Trustee Sorren�no seconded the mo�on and it passed unanimously. Treasurer’s Report: Lillian Fazio

• Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements, which were distributed.

• $50,000 transferred to Capital One –Savings into the Reserve Fund

• Federal and State taxes prepared and filed. Nothing was due.

• The Deprecia�on Schedule was updated (thanks to Ms. Derrick for compiling the informa�on). The Per-sonal Property Form needs some adjustment.

• Republic (dumpster trash service) charged a rental fee. Pick-ups commenced Tuesday.

• The MCA Insurance Policy came in and there is a slight cost increase.

ACC CommiGee: Jack KeaMng, Chairperson

• Trustee Kea�ng reported on the March ACCC mee�ng and distributed a draG of the minutes.

• A shed was erected without prior approval and is to be taken down.

• Trustee Derrick reported that the plain�ff’s appeal (Doane v. MCA, et al.) to the Court of Special Appeals was heard. It could be several months before we re-ceive the wri6en decision of the panel.

CommunicaMons CommiGee: Sean Beaver, Chairper-

son

• The vendor list is posted on the website, but Mr. Bea-ver feels that the registra�on process is confusing and would like to find an app to make it be6er.

• Ms. Gibson, the first president of the MCA Homemak-er’s Club, has offered photos and files for the 50th Anniversary display.

FaciliMes CommiGee: Paul Buehler (absent) and Brad

Gimbert, Co-Chairs

Trustee Gimbert will try to fix the lights on the play-ground and the loose head on one of the lights. Pool CommiGee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson

Lighthouse is wai�ng for consistent temperatures over freezing to turn water on and start the opening process. Security CommiGee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

• Trustee Mason thanked Mr. Beaver and Ms. Stakem for their help while he was away.

• Mail theG was reported and the postmaster was no�-fied. The police provided an email on preven�ng mail theG.

• Police also provided emails about how to pick a con-tractor and video doorbell.

• New Ci�zen’s Police Academy will start March 21. • Addi�onal radar was requested on Mt. Pleasant at the

recent Ci�zen’s Advisory mee�ng. • Mr. Beaver reported on a recent gas line leak in the

neighborhood. He has asked Washington Gas for ad-di�onal recommenda�ons. Residents should never park on the grass because that can rupture the gas lines.

Social CommiGee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson

• The Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, March 19.


Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

March 8, 2016

them and if no more changes were proposed they

would be given to the board for further review and ap-

proval.

The Sec�on Assignments were reviewed and will be

sent to all members.

NOTIFICATION:

8805 Oxwell – Non-resident owners will have a dump-

ster for a week around the first week of March and

will also replace the storm door. They recently dis-

covered that their tenant removed the chain link

fence from the property.

The next mee�ng of the ACCC will be the first Thursday

of the month, March 3, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield

Recrea�on Center, pre-school room. The mee�ng ad-

journed at 8:25 pm.



• The Annual Yard Sale will be Saturday, April 16. Trus-tee Mason has asked Mary Lehman for a shredder. A large dumpster will be on hand for residents.

• The Memorial Day potluck is scheduled for Monday, May 30th.

Traffic CommiGee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

• The aprons on Eastgate were replaced and the rest of the street will be resurfaced soon.

• There is s�ll no mee�ng date scheduled for the Mont-pelier Drive project.

• Trustee Mason contacted the North County school bus dispatcher regarding the speeding.

• The pine tree on Oxwell Lane fell across the road, but the County did not cut it down.

• Trustee Mason will invite the new COPS officer to the Memorial Day picnic at the pool.

OLD BUSINESS:

• Mr. Beaver has contacted Verizon about running the line at the pool for the security cameras.

• The path will be repaired when the millings are avail-able.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Trustee Kea�ng presented three op�ons for extend-ing the contract with Pres�ge for landscaping and grounds maintenance. Trustee Kea�ng made a mo-�on to accept the Basic Services (Op�on 2-without fer�liza�on and aera�on) for $12,120. Trustee Dou-ville seconded the mo�on and it passed unanimously.

• Trustee Mason will check on the replacement of dead trees along the power lines.

• Lighthouse will be asked to pressure wash the pool deck (not the new concrete) before the pool is filled.

• A resident asked if pickleball was s�ll being played at the tennis courts.

The next board mee�ng will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Recrea�on Center, preschool room. The mo�on was made and seconded to adjourn at 8:12 pm. The mo�on passed unanimous-ly.


Deerfield RecreaMon Center

March 3, 2016

CommiGee Members Present: Sean Beaver, Michael

Boddie, Toni Byrd, Brian Dennis, and Jack Kea�ng.

CommiGee Members Absent: Michael Flowe.

Community Members Present: Mary Hughes.

The mee�ng was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman

J. Kea�ng. There was a quorum to conduct business.

The minutes of the February mee�ng, as transcribed by

M. Hughes, were reviewed and T. Byrd made a mo�on

to accept the minutes. S. Beaver seconded the mo�on

and it passed unanimously. B. Dennis asked for a defini-

�on of “transcribe.”

OLD BUSINESS:

12509 Cedarbrook Lane – No response to the second

statement of fine. Both �res on the van are flat.

Fine now at $200 and will increase to $300 on

March 12. T. Byrd asked if the homeowner was flu-

ent in English. S. Beaver volunteered to talk to the

homeowner to see if transla�on is needed.

9314 Montpelier Drive –J. Kea�ng spoke with the own-

ers that pain�ng the house in a neutral color does

not need approval, but installing a fence, shed and

deck do require approval of the ACCC. Interior work

does not require approval, but may need Prince

George’s County permits.

8745 Oxwell Lane – Homeowner’s a6orney replied to

the ACCC le6er (1/11/16) regarding a new structure

and prior approval. M. Boddie made a mo�on to

submit the le6er to the MCA a6orney for an opin-

ion. T. Byrd seconded the mo�on and it passed

unanimously.

12346 Shadetree Lane – Owners are renova�ng and

have removed some of the debris in front of the

house. The car cover leG in the driveway for days at

a �me remains a problem. ACCC arranged for a fol-

low up with homeowner to con�nue the improve-

ments.

12400 Cedarbrook Lane – Homeowner responded to

le6er (2/23) regarding items stored around the gar-

age and on the front porch and the tarp covering

the chimney. Homeowner is reorganizing and will

have the garage and front porch cleared of most of

the items and the chimney is to be fixed later this

Spring. Warmer temperatures are required to fix

the chimney. B. Dennis made a mo�on that the

work be completed by May 1 and ask if the home-

owner required any assistance. M. Boddie second-

ed and there being no objec�ons the mo�on passed

unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

The commi6ee discussed adding a line in different lan-

guages at the bo6om of ACCC correspondence to con-

tact the ACCC if transla�on was needed.

9205 Pleasant Court – Homeowner a6ended the

mee�ng to discuss the structure erected without

prior approval. He stopped construc�on and will

remove the 12’ x 20’ shed. He asked for clarifica�on

about placement in his rear yard and will submit an

approval request for a 10’ x 12’ shed, no higher than


ACCC REPORT


10’. The fine for building a structure without prior

approval will be determined upon removal of the

viola�on.

8736 Oxwell Lane – Homeowner requested approval

for replacement of the exis�ng driveway and instal-

la�on of a concrete-block, permeable pavers. The

request was approved with the understanding that

the driveway will not exceed 25’ width at any point

and the area iden�fied on the drawing as

“walkway” to the right of the driveway must be

done in a different style/color of pavers than what

is used in the driveway.

12807 Silverbirch Lane – A complaint was made about

the installa�on of a wireless fence in the front yard.

The covenants do not allow fences in the front

yard. S. Beaver made a mo�on to table the ma6er

for further review. M. Boddie seconded the mo-

�on and there being no objec�ons the mo�on

passed unanimously.

12237 Shadetree Lane – A le6er will be sent regarding

the car with flat �res and smashed front end.

12320 Shadetree Lane – A le6er will be sent regarding

large number of items stored in driveway.

12332 Shadetree Lane –A le6er will be sent regarding

mold on most of siding on front of house.

A Board member forwarded a complaint raised by a

homeowner over gran�ng an excep�on for a shed and

whether this set a precedent. The Bylaws, Ar�cle IX,

Sec�on 3. Limita�ons states: “Approval of any par�cu-

lar plans and specifica�ons shall not be construed as a

waiver of the right of the ACC Commi6ee to disapprove

iden�cal or similar plans and specifica�ons in the event

such plans are submi6ed for use by another Member.”

The ACCC makes decisions on a case by case basis and

based on the review of the informa�on provided by

applicant, responses to ques�ons by the commi6ee,

and modifica�ons made to original request, approval

was granted.

NOTIFICATION:

12701 Cedarbrook Lane – No�fica�on that pa�o roof

damaged in the recent snowstorm will be repaired.

12507 Cedarbrook Lane – No�fica�on of home day care

by licensed provider and proof of compliance with

county regula�ons and insurance requirements.

Polyface Farms drop off dates: 3/5, 4/9, 5/14, 6/18,

7/23, 8/27, 10/1, 11/5 (pool parking lot @ 1:30 pm)

9207 Montpelier Drive – Homeowner plans to remove

pool from back yard.

12311 Mount Pleasant – No�fica�on that owner

bought a trailer and it will be in the driveway for a

few days while they ouUit it and get off site storage.

12214 Valerie Lane – No�fica�on of dumpster for a few

days.

The next mee�ng of the ACCC will be the first Thursday

of the month, April 7, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Rec-

rea�on Center, pre-school room. The mee�ng ad-

journed at 8:44 pm.


FINANCIAL REPORT


Eastgate Lane has been totally paved and all curbs re-

paired.

Montpelier Drive Project delayed due to WSSC pipe

replacement and also by county budget constraints.

PGCDPW&T resuming this project with a mee�ng with

the MCA Board in June or July, followed by a public

mee�ng in early Fall of 2016. I have asked Councilwom-

an Mary Lehman to make sure we get this money.

Replacement of dead trees on right of ways on Cedar-

brook Lane and Mt. Pleasant Drive is scheduled for April

2016. Wayne Lucas of Prince George’s County Dept. of

Public Works and Transporta�on has assured me that

his contractor will do the job.

Star�ng May 2, the Trash, Recycle, and Yard Waste

pickup schedule for all of Montpelier will be:

Trash & Recycling - Tuesday

Yard Waste - Monday

The police have been asked to enforce the present "NO

THRU TRUCKS" signage that is at the intersec�ons of

Muirkirk with Cedarbrook and Mt Pleasant Drive, and

also at entrance of Montpelier Drive and Route 197.

I will ask PGCDPW&T for recommenda�ons to include

addi�onal signage placement on Muirkirk near

the intersec�on with Cedarbrook and will inform Coun-

cilwoman Mary Lehman of this problem and ask for her

recommenda�ons.

Richard Mason, Traffic Chair

TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT

Financial Informa�on Submi6ed by Lillian Fazio, Treasurer


Crime in Community:

• Shed broken into in late March on 8900 block of Or-

wood Lane. Gas blower and weedwacker were taken.

Recommenda�ons provided to resident who was very

security conscious. Resident joined Montpelier

Nextdoor group email.

• Vandalism on 8800 block of Montpelier Drive 4/7/16.

Suspect broke back sliding door with sledgehammer.

(which was at the residence). Resident scared off a

black hooded male. Nothing was taken.

Prince George's County Police Report:

Three burglaries in greater South Laurel area the last

week of March 2016. Informa�on on our group emails.

Weekly crime reports for the South Laurel area by our

COPS Officer Velasquez.

Three Montpelier residents are taking the current County

CiMzens Police Academy: Lillian Fazio, Elda Cordone, and

Brindisi Chan.

COPS Coffee MeeMng

COPS Coffee at Laurel-Beltsville Senior Ac�vi�es Center

presented two interes�ng and informa�ve topics at our

mee�ng 4/7/16 at the Laurel Senior Center Janice Cha-

pin, Prince George’s County Dept of PermiNng, Inspec-

�ons, and Enforcement Inspector for the Laurel area,

presented an update on enforcement of county home-

owners and community code enforcement. Janice is re-

sponsible for single family houses, their property and

vehicles. She looks for exterior walls peeling, flaking

paint, and breaks or loose or roNng materials. She also

looks for gu6ers or windows in disrepair, bare yards, and

grass not mowed to 12" or higher. She can order mowing

if the house is vacant. If occupied, then a court order is

required. She also works with Revenue Parking to con-

trol commercial vehicles. No vehicles are allowed to park

on grass. All vehicles must have a registra�on tag, even if

parked in the driveway. You can call Janice on her cell

at 240-508-3445 or email her at "[email protected]".

Also at the COPS mee�ng, Prince George's County Fire

Dept Ba6alion Chief reminded us of many fire safety �ps.

He emphasized that you should keep children away from

the kitchen, turn all pot handles inward and always have

a fully charged fire ex�nguisher in the kitchen away from

the stove or oven. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire

using a sweeping mo�on. Keep matches, flammable

items, and drugs out of reach. He also emphasized prop-

er way to use a gas or charcoal grill. Keep at least 15'

from the house, never leave una6ended, and never grill

on a deck or in a garage. Poisons, medicines, and house-

hold chemicals were all emphasized. Make sure they are

all stored in their original container and locked or put in

child-resistant packaging. The new smoke detectors have

a 10 year ba6ery life. Get carbon monoxide alarms at

hardware stores. When you have a fire emergency, CALL

911 FIRST, GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE HOUSE, AND ON-

LY TRY TO FIGHT THE FIRE IF SMALL AND MANAGEABLE.

EMAIL HACKING , ID THEFT & SCAMS

When you get email claiming to be from a government

agency (or your bank) how do you know whether it's the

real deal? Here are some things you can try:

Before you open the message:

Check the From address. Email soGware typically shows

you a display name instead of the From address. The dis-

play name might look like an email address, but it might

not match the underlying From address. Try hovering

your mouse over the display name to see the From ad-

dress. Your email soGware might offer a different meth-

od. If the From address doesn't match what the email

claims it is, you know this message is fake. A message

claiming to be from the IRS, for example, should end in

@irs.gov. If it does look plausible, you s�ll need to check

other things, because it's easy for the bad guys to fake

the From address. When I find that From address is

[email protected], for example, it's clearly not from

the IRS.


SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT

SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT

Our next social event will be the Memorial Day Potluck

at the Pool on Monday, May 30, at 5 PM. The MCA will

provide hot dogs, drinks, chips and paper goods. Par�c-

ipants should bring a side dish or dessert to share. Sign

up sheets will be available at the pool.

Although not an official “social” event, I want to let you

know that Rhonda’s aerobics classes will be offered

again this year at the pool. Rhonda’s plan is to have

class again on Mondays and Thursdays from 7 to 7:50

PM (if that works with the pool schedule) and the cost

will be $5. She is happy to come back and says that she

really enjoys her Montpelier ladies!

Our Wednesday night Pizza at the Pool will start in

June. Details will be posted at the pool. Helpers will be

needed throughout the summer.

Enjoy social events? Join the social commi6ee or con-

tact me lend a hand.

Tricia Douville/[email protected]/

Social Commi6ee Chair


Hi Neighbors,

The Spring and Fall sea-

sons are the most beau�-

ful in Maryland. Big showy

magnolias in vibrant ma-

genta, followed by azaleas

of rainbow colors invite

feelings of charm and lazy

days. SiNng on the pa�o

having a refreshing bever-

age with your neighbors,

oh that is the life! In reali-

ty though, there is always

danger lurking in the shad-

ows; however, the more

we know, the be6er we

can prepare and deal with

these issues. So, here is

naming the bad guys.

POISON IVY

Poison ivy, oak and sumac

belong to a family of

plants that produce one of

the most common allergic

reac�ons in the U.S. The

reac�on, known as

“urushiol-induced derma��s” causes rashes, oozing

blisters, itching and swelling. Poison ivy, the most

common of the three plants, is characterized by three

pointed leaflets.

My first sugges�on to prevent exposure is to wear

GLOVES and do not touch your face with the gloves

when you are pulling weeds, etc. and to wear long

sleeved shirts and pants. Be sure to wash your clothing

in hot water. Do not burn problema�c plants or inhale

smoke from suspected plants. If you do have a reac-

�on, you can purchase over the counter products like

hydrocor�sone or Zanfel poison ivy wash, sold in the

first aid sec�on of the pharmacy. For a severe reac�on

see your dermatologist ASAP.

MOSQUITOS

We are now hearing of the effects of the Zika virus and

the mosquitos that carry it. All mosquitos cause vari-

ous problems so we should protect ourselves and our

children. The two �mes of the day when they are most

prevalent is the morning and aGer seven in the even-

ing. Cover your extremi�es with long sleeved shirts

and pants. Use Avon Skin so SoG of 'Off' makes an in-

sect repellant that clips on to your belt. Thermal-Cell

mosquito repellent con-

tains ingredients found in

the chrysanthemum flow-

er. Other popular oils are

citronella, lemon grass,

lavender, peppermint,

almond, and rosemary.

Dilute in water and spritz

yourself.

Make your property less

aGracMve to mosquitos.

Get rid of standing water.

Change water in bird

baths frequently. Pur-

chase ‘dunks’ [9 in a

package] and place

around wet or damp are-

as of the garden. Use

fans on the pa�o. Empty

flower pot trays, look

around the garden for

areas that collect water

like gu6ers and air condi-

�oner drains. Keep trash

and recycling bins cov-

ered. Keep a fine mesh

screen over rain barrels,

water tanks and cisterns. Plant herbs in pots near pa-

�o. Basil, lavender, rosemary, peppermint and citron-

ella. Fish and frogs love to eat mosquitos and if your

pond has a water fall or any moving water, mosquitos

will not breed in moving water.

BOXWOOD BLIGHT

Perhaps you have heard of a disease that is effec�ng

boxwoods all over the East coast. We are fortunate in

Montpelier to have English boxwood that is two hun-

dred years old right at the Montpelier Mansion. This

same boxwood is growing at George Washington’s

home in Mount Vernon. The affected boxwood has

sec�ons that are discolored yellow, then denuded of all

leaves. The disease was first noted in the UK, then

Connec�cut and in 2011 reported in Prince Georges

County. The official name is cylindrocladium buxicola.

The common name for this pathogen is root rot. It is a

fungus, spread by wind, rain and contaminated tools.

It first appears as brown spots on the leaves, then

spreads to the stems and finally the plant dies.

Prune out diseased branches, remove and destroy the

infected plants and do not put in a mulch pile. Fungus


GLO in the GARDEN


Be wary of aGachments. Your email soGware will show

you a paper clip symbol if the message includes a6ach-

ments. You might be able to hover your mouse over the

paper clip symbol to see the name of the a6achment.

Government agencies don't normally send a6achments

that you haven't requested. If you weren't expec�ng an

a6achment from the agency, the message is probably a

fake.

If the message seems suspicious so far, you can report it

to the agency. Do a web search for the agency and

"phishing" to find out what that agency wants you to do.

Typically, they'll provide a phone number and an email

address where you can forward the suspicious email.

Don't open suspicious email. However, once you have

opened the email (because it hasn't seemed suspicious so

far), here are some addi�onal things to check. Don't click

any links or open any a6achments un�l you're sa�sfied

that the message is legi�mate.

Were you expecMng this email? If a government agency

truly wants your confiden�al info or your money, it sent

you a le6er first sta�ng that. The email should refer to

the le6er you've received previously. It should give a case

number or the like that you can verify at the agency's

web site. If the message doesn't give you informa�on you

can verify on your own (without clicking anything in the

email), consider it a fake.

Look at the text. Government email is professionally edit-

ed. If you find spelling and gramma�cal mistakes, consid-

er the message a fake.

Look for the usual banners and signature blocks. If the

agency's banner image and signature blocks are missing,

that's a warning sign. If they're present, the message

could s�ll be a fake, so check for other things too. I've

seen some very well-craGed fakes that included the right

banners.

Check the recipient list. If the message claims to be for

you specifically, then your address should be the sole

recipient of the email. If you see other addresses listed,

the message is fake, because agencies avoid exposing the

addresses of other recipients. Now, a legi�mate news-

le6er or other mass mailing might not be addressed to

you specifically, depending on how the agency sent out

the email, but the agency won't do a mass mailing to ask

for your confiden�al info.

Inspect the links (without clicking on them). Your soG-

ware may vary, but typically you can hover the mouse

pointer over the link text to see the underlying link. Seek

out the main link the message wants you to click on, be-

cause that's the one most likely to be the fake. If the link

doesn't take you to the agency's web site, consider it a

fake. If the message now looks suspicious, you can con-

tact the agency for verifica�on or to report it.

If the message passes all these tests - you expected it, it's

verifiable, it's wri6en professionally, all the links and

email addresses look legit, etc. - the message is probably

safe. You can click on the links.

(Thank you to our Montpelier neighbor, Jim Becker, for

these �ps.)

Richard Mason, Security Chairman


mul�ples in heat and darkness. Clean all tools with

alcohol.

The University of Wisconsin, Madison extension plant

pathology suggests using fungicides that contain chlo-

rothaional, mancozeb, or azoxstrobin. Clemson Univer-

sity, coopera�ve extension makes similar sugges�ons.

Follow the individual direc�ons of the products and

alternate between fungicides to prevent immunity.

Some brand names that contain chlorothalonil are

Bonide Fung-onil concentrate, Ortho Max Garden dis-

ease control, Tiger brand Daconil. Behnke’s sells Agri-

Foss 400 formulated from non-toxic potassium phos-

phite base. This is not high on the list of fungicides.

If you decide to remove the boxwood, don’t replace it

with another boxwood in the same area, for the spores

live in the ground for from five to fiGeen years. When

buying new plants, inspect for symptoms and keep new

plants isolated for two months to observe. Do not

overhead water and plant in well aerated soil. Our soil

is clay, heavy and poor in drainage quali�es and these

condi�ons promote root rot. Leaf Grow plus good soil

will give the new plant a be6er, healthier growth.

Well enough said about serious subjects, I am going to

concentrate on the refreshing beverage and marvel at

the beauty of my garden. So happy gardening !!!!

Gloria Hynes

Prince George’s Master Gardener

[email protected]



Montpelier Community Association

2016 POOL GUIDE2016 POOL GUIDE2016 POOL GUIDE2016 POOL GUIDE

PAGES 15-17 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 4 and

over. These pictures should be similar to a school id

photo, driver’s license photo or passport photo. Your

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

back of your photo. The gate aGendants 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 family members, parents/children/grandparents,

(and paid extended family) listed on your 2016 pool

user form will have access to the pool. These family

members must be permanent residents in your home.

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 in-

formaMon (birthday if under age 18, relaMonship to

owner, etc.) is required.

Pool Photos Required

POOL HOURS for 2016 May 28 - May 31 Sat - Tues 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

June, 1 - June 3 Wed - Fri 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

June, July, August Sun - Tue 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wed - Sat 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

September 1 - 5 (Labor Day) Thu - Mon 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

September 6 - 8 Tue - Thu 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM

September 9 - 11 Fri - Sun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

September 17 (Dog Day) Sat 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM


MCA Pool Rules and Regulations The following rules and regulations have been established for the benefit, health and safety of all patrons of the pool facility. These will help provide enjoyable recreation for all members and their guests. Pool Management or the MCA Board of Trustees may institute new regulations at their discretion in the interest of safety. The fol-lowing 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 protec�on and

should never be considered babysi6ers. Children should not be leG at the pool unsupervised.

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

behavior of their guests.

3. All children under age 8 must be con�nually supervised by an adult while at the pool. You must be within

arm’s length of children that can not swim at all Mmes. 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, infec�ons, open cuts, band-

aged wounds) 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. Spou�ng of water by mouth and similar unhygienic ac�ons are not permi6ed.

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

13. No glass or breakable containers are permi6ed 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 floata�on devices of any kind are permi6ed in the

diving 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 diving

board, not off the side.

19. Divers must keep both their feet on the pool deck un�l the previous diver has reached the ladder. Swim

directly to the ladder aGer going off the board. Do not swim to the wall.

20. Tipping, rocking or use of pool chairs for other than their intended use is prohibited. Patrons are responsi-

ble for 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. A lost

and found bin is located in the Food Pavilion area. Unclaimed ar�cles will be discarded when the pile be-

comes unmanageable.

22. The pool will be open for all ages on the hour through 45 minutes past the hour. The last 15 minutes of

each hour will be reserved for “adults only” swimming. Patrons must be at least 16 years old to use the

pool during 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 permi6ed.

25. Patrons must obey all posted rules.

26. The Pool Manager or Assistant Manager may close the pool at any �me due to personal discre�on, opera-

�onal difficul�es, or inclement weather.

27. Pool Management has the right to discipline anyone that refuses to follow the rules and regula�ons of the

pool facility. 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

or drugs 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 pass” is required for any non-member age 4 and over entering the pool and is good for the entire day.

1. Guest passes must be purchased at the pool in groups of 5 for $25.00. Bulk passes may be pur-

chased in groups of 25 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 Pass” and the “Bulk Passes” will expire at the end of the 2016 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 sibling 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 proficiency swim test.



Montpelier Marlin Swim Team Summer 2016

Montpelier Community’s largest recreational youth program is celebrating its 49th SEASON!

Montpelier Marlins are RecruiMng!! Looking for swim‐

mers – ages 6‐18!!!

Season 2015: Voted as the Rainiest Meets on record.

Rain or shine (the sun took weekends off) – mostly rain,

did not deter the Marlins from swimming their best. Mar-

lins’ hard work and dedica�on earned them a great sea-

son by finishing with a 2-3 record and placing 3rd in Divi-

sionals. In addi�on, the Marlins were bestowed the hon-

or for the third �me in three years of hos�ng Divisionals

and of course it was a Huge Success!! The visi�ng teams

were once again impressed with the beau�ful landscap-

ing, great pool facili�es, fantas�c food and gracious hosts!

Kudos to all who helped create the best summer haven

for all of us to enjoy this awesome Montpelier Communi-

ty.

Season 2016 brings new and exci�ng changes to the Mar-

lins! First, we are happy to welcome back the coaching

duo of Brian Abdo and Naomi Mills. Coach Brian Abdo

will be celebra�ng his sixth season as Head Coach and

Naomi Mills is looking forward to her third season as as-

sistant coach of the Marlins. This year we would like to

welcome a Marlin parent of 6, Bernade6e Saarinen, to

the coaching team and former Marlin, Dylan Buehler.

They all look forward to welcoming back many of the

Marlin swimmers as well as welcoming New Swimmers!!!

Our very own neighbor, Mike Locher, will return for an-

other fantas�c season as “Voice of the Marlins”. This

season, we will be joined in Division D with some of our

neighbor communi�es: Russe6, West Laurel and

Northridge along with Prince George’s Pool and WestLake

Village Swim Team. Let’s not forget, Marlins are the host

of the 35th Annual Laurel Invita�onals!!!!

The Marlin Swim Team is not all work and no play. Every

Friday the team comes together to prac�ce and to get

pumped up for the upcoming meet. In addi�on to a regu-

lar prac�ce, Friday prac�ces consist of fun relays with

teams of swimmers of all ages. Following Friday prac�ces

is our tradi�onal delicious breakfast consis�ng of fruit,

baked goods, bagels and juice. The end of the regular

season is topped off by a HUGE Pancake Breakfast of

Champions – three kinds of pancakes (chocolate chip,

blueberry and regular), sausage, bacon, baked goods,

fruit and many other delectable treats!

Last year we rewarded the team for all their hard work

with a day of fun in the sun and rides at Six Flags Great

Adventure and Water Park. Coaches, a few parents and

our swimmers, packed lunches and refreshments took the

day off and enjoyed all that Six Flags had to offer. Every-

one had a great day! In addi�on, the Bowie Baysoxs wel-

comed the Montpellier Marlins for a night of baseball and

hotdogs. Con�nuing the rainiest season ever, the severe

weather forced an early end to the game and stadium

evacua�on. Overall, rain or sun, the Marlins know how to

have fun!!

The end of the season brings goodbyes to wonderful, tal-

ented swimmers who have aged out and those parents

who have helped over the years to make the team a suc-

cess. This past season we said good-bye to swimmers

Nicole Boddie, Dylan Buehler, Ka�e Clement, Danielle

Forrey, Ka�e Lamirande, Andrew O’Neil and Maggie Yu-

an. The following parents have “re�red”: Tom (�mer)/

Vonnie (�mer & party planner) and the Lamirande family

(music to Marlins). Thank you everyone for all your tal-

ent, service and �me to make the Marlins the best swim

team. You all will be missed and you all will be welcome

to come back to enjoy the comradery that makes the

Marlin Families so special.

To ensure the Marlin Swim Team TradiMon will conMnue,

we are inviMng 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 the team!!! In addi�on to our community

children we will be offering again the “Adopt‐ A‐ Marlin

Swimmer” Program which allows a MCA family to spon-

sor a non-resident swimmer to par�cipate on the Marlin

Swim Team. We are calling on every one of our Montpel-

ier Neighbors to do their part: grandparents, aunts, un-

cles, neighbors: - do you have grandkids, nieces, neph-

ews, friends with kids? Swimmers do you have friends

looking for a swim team? If you do, or interested in

hos�ng a swimmer(s), please contact Lynne Collman or

come on down to our Open House, scheduled for the

week of May 26th.

The Marlin Swim Team is comprised of swimmers, ages 6-

18, with varying levels of abili�es. In accordance with the

safety regula�ons of the pool, the swimmer must be able

to pass the pool’s swim test. The test consists of treading

water for 1 minute and swimming across the diving well.

The test will be administered by the coaching staff.



RegistraMon and Open House: Three days of reg‐

istraMon and Open House from Tuesday, May

31st to Thursday, June 2nd, 6:00—8pm at our

community pool on Cedarbrook Lane.

If you are new to the neighborhood, interested in

adop�ng a swimmer or ques�ons regarding the team,

this is the �me to come to the pool to meet the coach-

es and parents of swimmers and have your ques�ons

answered. In addi�on you will have the opportunity to

purchase swimsuits, goggles and the Marlins designer

caps.

If you have any ques�ons, please contact the Swim

Team chairman, Lynne Collman, (301) 776-3098 or

([email protected]).


Week 1: May 31 – June 2

Week 2: June 6 – June 9




Week 6: July 5 – July 7



Week 9: Aug. 1 – Aug. 4

Week 10: Aug. 8 – Aug. 11

Week 11: Aug. 15 – Aug. 18

Week 12: Aug. 22 – Aug. 25

Marlin Dates to Remember

Annual Swim Team Car Wash: June 4 (8:30am‐1pm) Montpelier Pool

PracMce Schedule: May 31st – June 2nd / June 7th ‐June 9th / June 14th ‐ June 16th

6‐7pm 12 and younger

6:30‐7:30pm 13 and older

June 14, 15 & 16 day pracMce (9:30‐10:30)

Regular Season PracMce begins June 20:

Monday –Thursday:

8:30‐9:30am (swimmers 11 & older)

9:30‐10:30am (swimmers 10 & younger)

Friday: 9‐10am all swimmers/followed by a mini breakfast (always popular)

***Evening PracMce: Tuesday/Thursday 7‐8:30pm**** Starts June 20

Time Trials: June 11 – 8:30am Prac�ce Meet with just the Marlins to obtain �mes for swimmers in all events. Helps the coaches to seed the

first meet & assist the swimmers to work out the kinks. In addi�on, it allows the parents the opportunity to

prac�ce their volunteer skills.

Parents’ MeeMng – June 9 ‐7pm

Team Pictures: June 24 – 9am

Regular Season Meet Schedule: June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16

Laurel InvitaMonals: July 10/

Montpelier HosMng (4:30 -9pm – Fairlands)

Divisionals: July 23 (swimmers must qualify)

Swim Team Party: July 23 – Montpelier Pool Party Coordinator needed!!!!

All Stars: July 30 (swimmers must qualify)

Swim Lessons by Naomi Mills/ Nick Mills (Former Marlin Swimmers) Weekly Sessions Monday – Thursday (10:45 am -11:30 am)

Cost: $75/session

Swim Lesson Schedule:


MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT

The Architectural Control & Compliance Committee (ACCC) is committed to working with homeowners to en-sure covenant compliance in Montpelier. The ACCC can review approval requests between meetings and when all requested information is provided with the form, many approvals can be granted within a week of submission.

SUBMIT an ACCC Approval Request Form

Before Making Exterior Changes to Your Home

No construction, addition, or alteration of a Montpelier home shall be made without prior approval (approval form on the next page) from the ACCC. No sheds, detached structures (including fences) and drive-ways may be erected or altered without prior ap-proval.

Proceeding without prior approval shall constitute a covenant violation subject to enforcement, including fines. If you are planning any work to the exterior of your home, first fill out the ACCC Approval Request Form located in every Montpelier Today newsletter and on-line at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:

MCA ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Committee

P.O. Box 2503 Laurel, MD 20709

Or by email to [email protected]. Forms may also be brought to the monthly meeting. Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at Deerfield Community Center.

BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER STORAGE

Boats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in storage between November 1 & March 31. Violations can result in a fine of $250 per month.

USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC.

The ACCC requests notification before placing a PODS, 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 or send an email to [email protected].

RENTING YOUR HOME

No Montpelier home can be used for any purpose other than a private dwelling for one family. Please notify your rental management company. Homeowners are responsible for covenant compliance.

Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the ACCC Approval Form can be found online: www.montpelieronline.org

PLEASE … PICK UP NEWSPAPERS IN YOUR DRIVEWAY OR YARD.

COVENANTS FOR LOTS, ARTICLE VI: MISCELLANEOUS Section 1. Garbage/Rubbish. No garbage or rubbish shall be dumped or allowed to re-main on any Lot.

Email—[email protected] or [email protected] or call 888 622-4620 x102 with your questions.


MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Architectural Control Committee

Approval Form Member 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 the project 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 harmoniously with the neighborhood. The neighbors residing across the street must also be contacted if the project, when completed, can be seen from their property. Major landscaping projects such as retaining walls, etc. must also be approved. Plans for major 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 will be 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:

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The homeowner requesting approval of a project (requester) will contact the neighbor(s) residing on each side of his home 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 be contacted 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 be notified in writing of the action taken by the ACC and advised of their right to appeal. If a project requiring ACC approval 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 or email to [email protected]. Note (1) Prince George's County law requires a building permit for all structural changes or additions to your home.

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Saturday, May 7, 2016, 1:30 pm Mother’s Day Tea Treat mom, grandma or a special friend to tea in Mont-pelier’s beautiful east wing. Enjoy a prix-fixe menu of fine finger sandwiches, scrumptious cakes and pastries, buttery scones, and your choice of two quality loose leaf teas, all served on china and tiered stands. Reservations and advance payment required. Cost: $29/person, $25 for members of Friends of Montpelier. Price includes gratuity and self-guided tour of the mansion. Ages: 18 & up Butterfly Tea for Children Saturday, May 21, 2016, 2 pm Have a garden tea among the flowers and butterflies! You'll dine on delectable treats, do some garden crafts, and enjoy the beautiful grounds of Montpelier. Wings optional but encouraged. Reservations and advance payment required. Rain or shine. $20/children; $29/adults 10 & under (must be accompanied by an adult) Hidden Spaces Tour Sunday, June 5, 2016, 4 pm Ever wonder what’s behind the doors that say “Staff Only” and “Do Not Enter”? On this tour, you'll go to areas seldom open to the general public, including the main house’s three cellars, the attic, and the walk-in vault. The tour will focus on the construction of the house and the changes over its 230-year history, in-cluding 20th-century modernizations such as electricity and HVAC. Tour guide Don Graham began working at the property in 1985 and has been involved with

much of the recent restoration work at the house and grounds. To get the full benefit of the tour participants will need to climb and descend narrow winding stair-cases and (optional) climb several steps up on 6 to 8-foot ladders. Older clothes and comfortable shoes rec-ommended. Please note: You must arrive by 4 pm to go on the tour. Reservations required as space is limited. $15/person; $10/Member of Friends of Montpelier. Ages: 18 & up

ASSASSINS Friday April 29, through Sunday May 22, Sunday matinee performances on May 15th and May 22nd at 2:00 P.M. Assassins lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical "revusical" that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, writ-ers Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman bend the rules of time and space, taking us on a nightmarish roll-er coaster ride in which assassins and would-be assas-sins from different historical periods meet, interact and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream. Tickets are $22 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $17.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Friday June 10, through Sunday June 26, with Fri-day and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Set in the late 1800's in England, young countryman Jack Worthing has decided to propose to the love of his life Gwendoline. The only problem is that she knows him by a false name: Ernest. Things get complicated, high jinks ensue and a lot of fun is to be had in one of the greatest comedy of manners ever written! Tickets are $20 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $15. Purchase tickets online (www.laurelmillplayhouse.org) or 301-617-9906 and press 2.


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The South Laurel Recreation Council www.SouthLaurelRecreationCouncil .org

LIVE at Montpelier May 6, 8 pm Bumper Jacksons The region's "Best Traditional Folk Band" at the ‘13—’14 Washington Area Music Awards, they are burst-ing at the seams with rich threads of old America, and bring you to a par-ty where everyone's invited and the dance floor never sleeps. Tickets: $25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors Special Events at Montpelier Saturday, May 7, 11 am Pen & Pose: Workshop in Yoga and Writing

Get in touch with our bodies through breath work and poses; mindfulness techniques will slow the mind and create a sense of the sacred; and writing exercises will help excavate what gets buried inside. 18 & up; FREE. Comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat, and notebook and pen.

Smooth Sounds for Seniors Thursday, May 12, 12 am DC’s Finest aka “The Doo Wop Cops” DC's Finest is an a cappella group consisting of active and retired DC police officers who are often re-ferred to as "The Doo Wop Cops." All members are Washingtonians who attended local high schools and sang at some point in their lives with a doo-wop group in the 50's and 60's. Tickets: $12/person LIVE ! May 13 and 14 8 pm René Marie

“[René Marie’s] delivery is so hon-est, so personable, so intimate […] that it is impossible to resist her charms. Her vocal agility, pitch-perfect musical sensibility, collabo-rative spirit and charisma give her the ability to deliver a tune like no one else.” ---Adam Parker, Arts & Culture Writer, The Post and Courier

(Charleston, SC) $30/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors

Special Events at Montpelier May 20, 7 pm Yoga & Jazz

Breathe in… breathe out! Breathing connects yoga, jazz, and life to achieve the perfect balance between hard and soft, the firm and flexible, and the give and take. Get some relaxation and find your center this evening at a yoga class with live jazz music. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Ages 18 & up; FREE Special Events at Montpelier Saturday, May 28, 11 am

The Art of Yoga Enjoy an hour-long yoga class in the beautiful galleries of Montpelier Arts Center. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Following the class, explore the art exhibitions in the galleries and discover the gor-geous grounds of Montpelier. Ages 18 & up; FR

Montpelier Cultural Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708


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” listing. Please

call 888 622-4630 x103 or email [email protected] to be included on the next Helping Hands registry or if any updates are needed on your listing.

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Single Gender Leagues

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