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MONTPELIER TODAY THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019

Inside this issue:

2018-19 Board of Trustees

Montpelier Community Events Calendar 4-6 Annual HOA Meeting Agenda 7 IMPORTANT NOTICE—House Numbers 8 Candidates for the Board of Trustees 9-10 Ballot for the 2019-2020 Board of Trus-tees 11-12 June 2019 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 13-14 June 2019 ACCC Meeting Minutes 15-16 July 2019 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 16 IMPORTANT NOTICE—Leash Law 17 Upcoming Events/Welcome to the neigh-borhood 18-19 2019 Montpelier Marlins 20-25 Glo in the Garden 26 July 2019 MCA Board Meeting Minutes cont. 27 July 2019 ACCC Meeting Minutes 28-29 Financial Report/Balance Sheet 29-31 ACCC Guidelines/Approval Form 32-33

Helping Hands 34

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

Jack Keating, Vice President Member, Executive Committee 301 325-0497 [email protected] Rachel Howard, Secretary Chair, Elections Committee 443 852-4924 [email protected] Lillian Fazio, Treasurer Chair, Finance Committee Chair, Tennis Committee 301 776-3267 [email protected]

Felipe Arzayus, Trustee Chair, Traffic Committee 301 604-3915 [email protected]

Sean Beaver, Trustee Member, Executive Committee, Chair, Communication Committee 202 330-7616 [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]

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

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

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

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

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

Social Committee—Lisa Smith Chair 301 910-2411 [email protected]

Welcoming Committee—Vermel Taylor

Assistant to the Board Michelle Gimbert—888-622-4630 x103 [email protected]


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Agenda for Annual Meeting Sunday, September 29, 2019

4:00 PM Montpelier Arts Center

9652 Muirkirk Road

Call to Order - Bob Derrick 5 minutes Introduction of Board Verification of Quorum/Proxies Secretary’s Report—Rachel Howard 10 minutes Review of 2018 Annual Meeting Minutes President’s Report—Bob Derrick 15 minutes Financial Report—Lilian Fazio 10 minutes Proposed 2019 Budget Committees Reports as needed 5 minutes/indiv Closing of Balloting Election Report—Lynne Collman 5 minutes Results of Election Old Business—Bob Derrick 10 minutes Guest Speakers

Councilman Tom Dernoga New Business—Open Forum 10 minutes/indiv Adjournment—Bob Derrick Refreshments

2019 ANNUAL


V H A N

Both the Montpelier Community Covenant and the Prince George’s County Code of Ordi-nances require that all homes display their address numbers so that they are clearly and easi-ly visible from the street during the day and night. House address numbers, also known as 911 address numbers, are critical to emergency re-sponders, and their ability to locate the proper house could cost valuable seconds in a life or death situation. House address numbers are also important to the post office, delivery ser-vices, contractors or service companies, and guests. The American Planning Association, as well as the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, recommend the following guidelines be followed for house address numbers:

Numbers should be a minimum of 4 inches in height, with a minimum stroke width of .5 inches.* Contrasting colors between the numbers and the background should be used. The pre-ferred and most easy to read style is white numbers on a black background and placed horizontally. Black numbers on a white background is also preferred. Brass and Bronze style numbers should be avoided as they tend to be very difficult to read at night. Oversized numbers (plates) are aesthetically unpleasing and undersized numbers (plates) are difficult to read. Be careful of using reflective type numbers as they can sometimes appear blurred or washed out at night or when a light is shown on them. House address numbers should not be done in script style and should not be written/spelled out. They should be Arabic numerals or block style numerals.

* - This is also a requirement of Prince George’s County for house address numbers. Beginning October 1, 2019, the ACC Committee will be conducting a survey of all Montpelier homes to verify that a house address is visible from the street. Homes identified as being in violation will receive a notice from the ACCC requesting they resolve the issue by adding the house address numbers within 30 days. Any home that remains in violation after the 30 days will be subject to fines by the ACCC as well as Prince George’s County. Example of the 2 preferred styles for House Address Numbers **:

Important Safety Information And Reminders

** The Montpelier Community Covenant only requires that house address numbers be visible and does not specify any particular format or preferred style. **


Felipe Arzayus 9002 Eastbourne Lane 301 604-3915 I have been a board member of the Bright Horizons Children’s Center at NOAA where I supported various programs aimed at in-creasing child care provider benefits and re-wards to increase staff retention and thus, improving the learning environment of our kids. I have served in several work-related ecosystem science boards where as a mem-ber I learned to be objective, realistic, but never discount any ideas with merit, as of-tentimes those are the ones that resolve an issue. I believe Montpelier is a great commu-nity in the midst of a renaissance period, and this is the time to make it an even better place to live. Sean Beaver 9201 Pleasant Court 202 330-7616 I have been the Chair of the Communications Committee and a member of the Security. Traffic, and Architectural Control & Compli-ance Committees for the past eight years. I have also assisted with the social events held at the pool over the past years. I have served as a trustee of the board and a member of the Executive Committee for the past two years and would like to continue serving the community over the next year if elected. I was born and raised in Montpelier and have been a member of the community for most of my life. I believe this is truly a unique community by today's standards, since we are still self managed, and still one of the most desirable communities to lie in. My goa as a member of the board is to en-sure we stay this way and to continually work to improve all aspects of our communi-ty.

Ron Paul Buehler 9000 Golden Pass 301 776-9886 As a board member, I will continue to im-prove and maintain the Montpelier communi-ty common grounds. I have been a Montpel-ier resident for 26 years and really enjoy the community and residents. I have been on the board since 2009, served as Pool Com-mittee Chairperson and Facilities Chairper-son and was league representative for the Marlins Swim Team. Bob Derrick 12608 Cedarbrook Lane 301 776-5008 Returning to the same house that my parents bought in 1967, I found the same close-knit neighborhood that I enjoyed while attending our local Junior and Senior High Schools. I graduated from Virginia Tech as a Civil En-gineer, served in the US Army Corps of Engi-neers for 30 years and am currently a Princi-pal Program Manager for a global construc-tion management firm. Construction and contract management is in my blood so I was attracted to the mandate in our DECLA-RATION OF COVENANTS where it states: “In order to enhance and preserve the prop-erty values and amenities of the community, the Common Areas and all facilities now or hereafter installed thereon shall at all times be maintained in good repair and condition and shall be operated in accordance with high standards.” I have enjoyed the last eleven years with many of the same Trustees, where we have been actively involved in upgrading the won-derful one-of-a-kind common grounds. The Montpelier Swim and Racquet Club is a valu-

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CANDIDATES FOR THE MCA, INC. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2019-2020

The following members of the Montpelier Community Association have been nominated for election to the MCA Board of Trustees. Please read the following brief biographies and cast your vote at the Annual Meeting, September 29 at 4 pm at the Montpelier Arts Center at the Montpelier Mansion. If you are unable to attend the Annual Meeting, you can still vote by proxy. A ballot/proxy form can be found in this issue of Montpelier Today, Page 11.


able asset to each homeowner and, in addition to providing wholesome family recreation, keeps the value of our homes very competitive. I believe that our Board of Trustees should op-erate openly and honestly, be good stewards of all MCA resources, and respond to the con-cerns of community members. As a part of the team I plan to continue to maintain our com-mon grounds and facilities, monitor the region-al traffic and business developments and focus on neighborhood appearance and security is-sues. I will strive to represent the best interests of all homeowners and keep the lines of com-munication.

Lillian Fazio 8716 Crystal Rock Lane 301 776-3267 I am an original homeowner. I have been your Treasurer for the past twelve years. I was also Treasurer from 1985 to 1996. At this point, I feel very comfortable in 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 problems as they arise. I believe in using our Reserve Funds for the upkeep and beautifica-tion of the common grounds. However, I also feel we must be prudent in the amount of Re-serve 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 order to collect past due assessments. I am also a tennis player and will be actively work to keep the courts attractive. I also help with plantings at the pool and with social nights. Brad Gimbert 12606 Cedarbrook Lane 301 776-8366 I have been on the Board for the last eight years and have enjoyed working with this group to improve OUR community. I have worked as co-chair on the facilities committee. I also enjoy pool operations and security issues

and have actively participated with the swim team. I would consider it a privilege to continue and I am asking for your vote. Jack Keating 9307 Montpelier Drive 301 325-0497 I have lived in Montpelier for 21 years. I serve as MCA Vice-President (2009-2019) and I am also a member of the ACC Committee (2008-2019). I would like the opportunity to serve a another term on the Board of Trustees. Richard Mason 8900 Orwood Lane 301 346-6250 As an MCA Trustee I am honored to be Chair-man of the MCA Security Committee for the past eight years. My wife, Emily, and I have lived in Montpelier for 44 years. We raised two boys here, and thoroughly enjoy living in the Montpelier Community. I have a keen interest in keeping our community safe, so have served on the Security Committee for eleven years. I have developed a good working rela-tionship with the PG County Community Police officers and graduated from the Prince George’s County Citizens Police Academy. I am also an active member of the Prince George’s County Citizens Advisory Council. My goals are to prevent crime and keep our community safe. I would like the opportunity to serve another term on the MCA Board of Trus-tees. I have been active with the Laurel Boys and Girls Club, Boy Scouts, and presently volunteer at the Laurel Presbyterian Church. Cindy Merrow 12307 Silverbirch Lane 301-523-1396 I have lived in the community for three years and have been active in discussions with com-munity members regarding streetlights. I have served on a management board for a choir. As a recent owner I now have the time and interest to participate in keeping this community as wonderful and desirable as it is.

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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 2019-2020 term. There are nine (9) vacancies on the Board and there are Nine (9) candidates. Check each candidate’s name for whom you wish to vote. Only one (1) indivisible vote per Lot may be cast for each vacancy.

1) FELIPE ARZAYUS 2) SEAN BEAVER 3) RON PAUL BUEHLER 4) BOB DERRICK 5) LILLIAN FAZIO 6) BRAD GIMBERT 7) JACK KEATING

8) RICHARD MASON 9) CINDY MERROW

The undersigned appoints _____________________________________(a Member of the MCA) as proxy with full power of substitution to vote as indicated at the Annual Meeting to be held September 29, 2019, at 4 PM at the Montpelier Arts Center on the Montpelier Mansion Grounds—entrance on Muirkirk Road. PRINT NAME ADDRESS

SIGNATURE DATE LOT# Members are entitled to revoke a proxy and vote in person at the official meeting. Mailed proxies MUST 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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MCA ELECTIONS COMMITTEE POST OFFICE BOX 2503 LAUREL, MD 20709

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Trustees in Attendance: Bob Derrick, Brad Gimbert, Jack Keating, Sean Beaver, Paul Buehler, Lillian Fazio, and Richard Mason Trustees Absent: Felipe Arzayus and Rachel Howard

Community Members Present: Margaret Larkin, Corinne Re-my, Vermel Taylor, Jean Sorrentino, Mary Derrick, and Michelle Gimbert

President Bob Derrick called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. There was a quorum to conduct business. Secretary’s Report: Rachel Howard Chairperson - absent

The minutes of the May 2019 Board meeting were re-viewed. Trustee Beaver made a motion to accept the minutes as amended and Trustee Mason seconded the mo-tion and it passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report: Lillian Fazio - Chairperson

Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements, which were distributed and reviewed. To date we still have 44 delinquents and 4 long term delin-quents. Total collected to date is $213,517. This includes some delinquent collections. As of May 31st, delinquent accounts add up to $19,089. Republic Services has sent notice that we owe $369.58 for services. Trustee Gimbert has an open dispute ticket with them and will follow up. WSSC has sent another bill. This one totaling $19,158 which is also in dispute. The water meter has been fixed so we are hoping to get accurate readings going forward. Payment to Sign-A-Rama returned as undeliverable. I have re-issued a check to the correct address.

Tennis Committee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson

The Tennis Courts maintenance company, Mid-Atlantic, has fixed cracks on the tennis courts. A tree root just to the left of the gate has broken through the court surface again. Request Board members look at it and make a recommendation on if the responsible tree can be determined and if the tree must be removed. Or can we just cut off the offending root? Water is still pooling in the one corner of one of the courts. Board members can evaluate if bad enough to price up a fix.

ACC Committee: Jack Keating, Chairperson

The next ACCC meeting will not be held until the second Thursday of the month due to the July 4th holiday, so the new date will be Thursday, July 11th at 7pm in the Deerfield Run Community Center. We now officially have a new member on the committee, Jessie Linder and there is a possibility of another new mem-

ber in August. Welcome and THANK YOU to Jessie Linder! There have been some noise complaints in the neighborhood and Officer Velasquez has followed up with us that the one individual was ticketed after several complaints and must appear in court. Officer Velasquez said when filing a com-plaint, you should always ask for a ‘follow up’ when you call in the complaint or you will not hear back from them.

Pool Committee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson The new whitecoat was put on May 17 and the pool was immediately filled with water. The deck was pressure washed and caulked, the awning was pressure washed and the pool furniture was cleaned and placed on the deck. The pool passed the health inspection and opened on May 25th. Swim Team practice, morning lap swim, and swimming lessons have all begun. Six functions have already been reserved in the food pavil-ion. A special thank you to Brad Gimbert, Jack Keating, Paul Collman, and Bob Derrick for spearheading several annual opening maintenance tasks that the MCA does with volun-teers each year. Task such as cleaned, repaired and hung the clocks, tightened the water basketball hoop, improved the guard chairs, cleaned the grills, and fixed picnic tables and umbrellas, to mention a few.

Welcoming Committee: Vermel Taylor, Chairperson Four families have been visited and welcomed and more visits will be made once the new list is received.

Communications Committee: Sean Beaver, Chairperson

No report.

Bylaws Committee: Sean Beaver, Chairperson No report.

Security Committee: Richard Mason, Chairperson Crimes in the Community

There was a theft from an automobile in the 12000 block of Shadetree on 5/29/19. There was a car stolen from the 8900 block of Orwood Lane on 6/4/19. Both were reported to the police. The stolen car was not reported for 3 days because the owner did not notice the car missing.

Prince Georges Police Update:

Overall crime continues to decline, especially in the north-ern part of the county. Our Community Officer continues to run radar on Montpel-


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ier Drive. Almost half of the tickets are from Montpelier residents. Officer Velasquez will be on special assignment for two weeks starting 6/23/19 and will not be available for com-munity work. As always, call 911 for all police assis-tance. We will copy him on all security information while he is on special assignment.

Respect for Montpelier Residents: Keep music to a responsible level. There is a county ordi-nance for this. Two parties on Orwood Lane and Oxwell Lane on 6/8/19 were playing music too loud. Call police if a polite neighborly reminder doesn’t work. Please obey county parking ordinances. This means you do not park an unlicensed vehicle and one that is not road worthy on the county street. You are not allowed to leave any parked vehicle on a public road for more than 72 hours (3 days).

Proposed Speed Camera on Montpelier Drive:

The MCA Security Committee has proposed a speed camera on the southbound side of Montpelier Drive east of Claxton, now that the Baptist Church has opened No-ah’s Ark Laurel School. This area qualifies for a speed camera. Trustee Mason is working with the PGCDPW&T along with Councilman Tom Dernoga and the District VI PGC Police Department for approval. More to follow.

Police Meetings:

COPs Coffee Meetings take a summer break and will return in September. Prince George’s County Police District VI will have its annual Police Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Details to follow.

Traffic Committee: Felipe Arzayus, Chairperson – absent- submitted an e-mail report through Trustee Derrick

More 311 reports of potholes have been made. The coun-ty has been responsive and coming out to fix them in a timely fashion. No Montpelier Drive Project updates at this time. The constantly running water in the curb line on Mont-pelier drive and Route 197 might be ground water from a natural spring. The Board will make the County aware of this before the Montpelier Drive project begins so it can be fixed as a part of that project. There is still some interest in a Dog Park – more research will be done.

Social Committee: Lisa Smith, Chairperson – absent- sub-mitted an e-mail report through Trustee Derrick

This Saturday from 5:30 – 8:30 pm will be the first Adult Happy Hour at the pool. There will be a food truck there along with a DJ who only requires a $500 minimum. Trustee Buehler made a motion to underwrite the $500 minimum for the food truck. Trustee Keating seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Facilities Committee: Brad Gimbert and Paul Buehler, Co-Chairpersons

The pool gate key has been requested by the Lifeguard Old Business:

Trustee Buehler wanted to review a motion that passed at the last meeting regarding a homeowner looking to use the common grounds for an exercise program for chil-dren. After an in-person presentation two meetings ago, where there was ample time for questions and answers to the fully insured member of the community and the Board given 30 days until the NEXT meeting before vot-ing on it to discuss and deliberate on the pro’s and con’s before the vote at the next meeting, he felt there wasn’t enough discussion regarding this motion. Trustee Buehler found a section in the Governing Docu-ments that uses the word ‘non-profit’ so he offered his interpretation to mean the community member should not be able to charge for any activities on the Common Are-as. Trustee Buehler made a motion to rescind the vote from the last meeting. After 50+ years of having events that make money; swim team coaches, car wash, swim meet concessions, DJ’s, Food Trucks, swim lessons, and the like; interpreting the word ‘non-profit’ in the Governing Documents to mean those kinds of activities are illegal is clearly not what the original drafters meant. The purpose is to make sure the Association never charges its members, and their guests, to use the Common Areas. Trustee Buehler also said the Governing Documents state the Common Areas are for use of the “members and their guests” which means the requesting homeowner cannot bring just anyone onto the Common Areas for her exer-cise class. It was explained to him that homeowners are allowed to bring guests onto the Common Areas. To in-terpret the Governing Documents in a stricter manor could put at risk programs such as Extended Family Members, Adopt-a-Swimmer and all Swim Meets when hundreds of non-guests pass through the pool gates. After much discussion on the intent of the Articles in the Governing Documents and a realization that if we took these words too literally then the swim team would not be allowed function, nor would many other events that hap-pen at the pool and common grounds, Trustee Buehler retracted his motion. MAGLEV – The request was put out for anyone willing to take the lead on the Stop MAGLEV. There were no volunteers. County Bill 20-2019 is a bill to allow a Medical Cannabis Laboratory at Pheasant Run Shopping Center without a zoning hearing and the Association has expressed a de-sire for our Representatives to be against it.

The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Run Community Center, preschool room. Trustee Keating made a motion to adjourn at 9:04 PM and it was seconded by Trustee Beaver. The motion passed unanimously.



ACCC REPORT Deerfield Recrea on Center

June 6, 2019 Mee ng Minutes

Commi ee Members Present: Jack Kea ng, Sean Bea-ver, Michael Flowe, Michael Boddie, and Jessie Linder Community Members Present: Michelle Gimbert The mee ng was called to order at 7:00 PM by J. Kea ng. There was a quorum to conduct business. The May minutes were reviewed. M. Boddie made a mo-

on to accept the minutes as amended; mo on was seconded by S. Beaver and passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: 9203 Ethan - homeowner has had a six-foot fence

placed around their back yard without prior ap-proval. They provided an applica on and drawing from the fence company and acknowledged that they are having the inspector come out and has sent a copy of the permit. She came to the April ACC mee ng so the accumula ng fine was put on hold un l the homeowner can resolve the issue with the fencing company and the county. Send a le er for an update or resolu on.

12207 Valerie – complaint regarding the owners ren ng out rooms, county ordinance is that no more than 3 unrelated individuals can live in one house. S. Beaver responded to the complainant. A

cket was opened with the county. CLOSE. 8719 Oxwell – The homeowner has installed what ap-

pears to be a 2-story deck or stairwell on the rear of their home, as well as a trellis. There is a small fence, not sure if it is permanent. Sent le er no -fying him approval was not granted for building any structure on the property and request “Approval form” and Permit from County. Also request that he a end the next mee ng to dis-cuss. Part of a six-foot fence has been erected and several noise complaints have been made. A sec-ond le er was sent reminding him to a end mee ng to discuss. Send Cease and Desist le er and intent to fine. Contact a orney for next steps.

12205 Bri any – A 6-foot wood fence has been erected in the rear of the home without approval, the fence is installed in reverse against county ordi-nance and it exceeds the rear of the home on the right side and comes nearly to the front of the gar-

age. Homeowner was in a endance and has a per-mit. This replaced a damaged chain-link fence. A 6-foot fence is requested for the safety of her chil-dren and to keep the deer out. M. Boddie made a mo on to approve the 6-foot fence for safety and S. Beaver seconded the mo on and it passed unanimously. The homeowner will go back to Lowes to have them move the sec on on the side to the back corner of the house and to have them fix the fence to comply with the county code. M. Flowe made a mo on to fine the homeowner $50 for not obtaining permission. It was seconded by M. Boddie and passed unanimously. S. Beaver made a mo on to give the homeowner sixty days to have the side gate moved back and have the fence brought into compliance with county code. The homeowner paid the fine. Send le er for sta-tus update.

8807 Gramercy – a concerned neighbor contacted us regarding a tree leaning against this house. The neighbor was no fied but the tree remains up against the house. Sent le er. Tree is to be re-moved. S. Beaver will check.

NEW BUSINESS: 8801 Oxwell – Homeowner is looking to resurface their

pa o and redo the siding (Tuscany Clay). Ap-proved online send le er.

9001 Golden Pass – Reques ng to replace his current chain-link fence with a 6-foot wooden slat fence. They are reques ng a 6-foot fence for security and to match other fencing around the yard. Approved send le er.

9206 Pleasant – Proposed new house being built. De-sign does not follow the covenants, they will have to submit another plan.

12203 Barclay – complaint of tall grass. Send le er. NOTIFICATIONS: 8800 Montpelier – Homeowner will have a dumpster

while they are redoing their bathrooms and kitch-en.

8810 Royal Ridge – Homeowner is having their roof redone. The new color will be “Granite Gray”. They will have a dumpster while the work is being done.

12314 Mount Pleasant – Homeowner is looking to re-pair the concrete on their front porch, paint their



Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

July 9, 2019

Trustees in Attendance: Bob Derrick, Brad Gimbert, Jack Keating, Sean Beaver, Paul Buehler, Lillian Fazio, Richard Mason, Felipe Arzayus and Rachel Howard

Trustees Absent: Paul Buehler

Community Members Present: Carol Jenkins, Susanne Sutton, Mary Norton, Mary Saarinen, Tricia Douville, Mary Derrick, and Michelle Gimbert

President Bob Derrick called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. There was a quorum to conduct business.

Secretary’s Report: Trustee Howard Chairperson - ab-sent • The minutes of the June 2019 Board meeting were re-viewed. Trustee Fazio made a motion to accept the minutes as amended and Trustee Keating seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report: Trustee Fazio - Chairperson

Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements, which were distributed and reviewed. Total collected to date is $219,274. This includes col-lections from some previously delinquent community members. We have 19 delinquents and 4 long term delinquents and as of May 31st, they still owe $12,963. Legal ac-tion is being pursued. Thanks to Trustee Gimbert, the dispute with Republic Services (dumpster in parking lot) has been resolved with removal of the charge for a new dumpster which we did not request. Trustee Fazio still has not been able to get Mr. Arman-

do Ferrera of WSSC to provide an update on the incor-rect bill. Payment to Sign-A-Rama has been resolved. The pay-ment (reimbursement) was rerouted to Trustee Gimbert.

Tennis Committee: Trustee Fazio, Chairperson Trustee Fazio has replaced two old Rol-Dris with new rollers. We now have four working Rol-Dris.

ACC Committee: Trustee Keating, Chairperson The next meeting will not be held until this coming Thursday due to the July 4th holiday.

Pool Committee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson

The pool is running smoothly. The plumbing issues in the men’s room are being addressed (will call Mike Owens Plumbing). The port-a-john has been removed, Trustee Keating has taken care of the flagpole and it is looking much better. Water aerobics is underway. July 20th is the Swim Team Banquet and they would like to stay until 10:00 pm. Lighthouse has been asked if they can support it. A community member is unhappy that they must pay for their grandchild who lives with them part time but unfortunately, they must live there full time or they will have to purchase an extended family membership or use guest passes.

Welcoming Committee: Vermel Taylor, Chairperson Visits are still being made to the new members of the community.


front posts white and will have a dumpster for about a week.

12315 Shadetree – Homeowner is going to have someone fix the drainage problem in their yard.

12345 Shadetree – Homeowner is replacing their win-dows.

9307 Montpelier – Homeowner is replacing shu ers with tan shu ers.

Next month’s mee ng will be on July 11th instead of the

4th. We may have a new member joining the commi ee in

August.

Any members who can a end next week’s Board Mee ng would be appreciated. There may be a discussion regarding the interpreta on of the covenants.

The Bylaws will be placed in the upcoming newsle er. We would like to place a le er in the upcoming news-

le er regarding house numbers not being visible and the importance of being able to see them for Emer-gency personnel.

A mo on was made by M. Flowe at 7:58 pm to Adjourn.

The mo on was seconded by J. Linder and passed unanimously. The next mee ng of the ACCC will be on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Deer-field Recrea on Center, preschool room.



P G ’ C L L

There has been an increase of occurrences recently of dogs being allowed to run/walk free from a leash which has unfortunately led to some residents being bitten or a resident’s dog being attacked. While it is common knowledge that dogs will some-times break-out of the yard or escape the house, these occurrences are frequently when the owners are with them and have intentionally let them off the leash because they are “well behaved” or “friendly" and have never caused any problems in the past. ALL DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES WHEN OUT IN PUBLIC!

Prince George’s County Code of Ordinance, Sec. 3.135, states: “It is against the law for the owner or custodian of any animal to allow the animal to run at-large. Any dog or cat that is found at-large may be impounded. A Violation Notice, as well as increasing fines and penalties, may be issued by a County Police Officer or Animal Control Officer to the owner of an ani-mal found at-large” Keep in mind that many individuals have a fear of dogs and a “friendly” unleashed dog running up to them can be traumatic. Additionally, the Prince George’s County Code of Ordinance, Sec. 3.139, also requires that owners pick up after their pet in public. Violators are also subject to fines and penalties for each occurrence. Anyone who wishes to report any individual violating either law may contact Prince George’s County Animal Control at 301-780-7200 or call 911 if needed.

Important Safety Information And Reminders

P G ’ C B P B

All residents should be aware that Pit Bulls (also known as American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and Staffordshire Terrier) or “any dog that exhibits characteristics of a Pit Bull more than any other breed” are banned in Prince George’s County. Prince George’s County Code of Ordinance, Sec. 3.185-01, states: “Pit Bulls born after February 3, 1997, are illegal and must be removed from the county.” To report an individual violating this law, please contact Prince George’s County Animal Control at 301-780-7200. Callers may remain anonymous.


Now that summer has arrived we have a lot of social events happening at the pool. You don’t need to swim or even own a swimsuit to participate. Wednesday night pizza/potluck at the pool, Sunday night Bingo, several adult and teen/young adult pool parties and hopefully a few flick’n floats. Keep your eyes open for upcoming events in the newsletter and online. New homeowners that we would like to welcome are Jayson and Monica Green who moved into 12200 Cedarbrook Lane and Kimberly Elliott who purchased 12312 Mount Pleasant Drive. Juan Lopez and Maria De Jaco purchased 12314 Shadetree Lane and Martha Parada and Celson Reyes are the new homeowners of 12705 Silverbirch Lane. If you know of someone or if you are new to the neighborhood please drop me an email so we can make sure you are properly welcomed ([email protected]). We try to have the welcoming committee reach out to the new homeowners with a proper welcome and some useful information for the new homeowners. We hope everyone will reach out to any new members of the Montpelier Community with a friendly hello and we hope to meet some of you new folks at one of our community events. Come join in on all the fun! Welcome one and all!

MCA Social Events

Last day pool is open—Sunday, September 15th Dog Day at the pool—Saturday, September 21st (12-5pm) Annual MCA Meeting—Sunday, September 29th—4pm Fall Festival— Saturday, October 19th noon—2pm



Where does the time go? It seemed like just yesterday the Swim Team Committee members were finalizing the upcoming 52nd Annual Marlin Swim Team Season. The process of interviewing prospective coaches, preparing registration forms, confirming swim activities and meet dates to be included in the May/June 2019 MCA Newsletter was all completed, and the season was ready to get off to a fast start! Season 52 was a combination of new and old. The Marlins ended up staying in Division B, leaving us to compete with some tough teams! We had another challenging season on the horizon but the Marlins are always up for it! The coaching team was comprised of returning Head Coaches, Carolyn Sutton and Mia Rutherford, as well as new Assistant Coaches, Matthew Collman and Raymond Rice. With every-thing in place, we were ready for the season! The first two weeks were very busy with registration, the start of swim practice, the parents meeting and the Annual Car Wash! This year, swimmers and their family members worked extremely hard, first with a road-side clean-up along Rt 197 then another week, getting the Montpel-ier Cars looking shiny and new. It paid off for everyone – drivers left with smiles on their faces and the swim team brought in a considerable amount of donations for the season!

Montpelier Marlin’s 52nd Season – Still Going Strong!!!


The hard work began soon after! Swimmers began the season by utilizing the tech-niques they had learned from the first few weeks of practices at Time Trials, where they re-ceived their first official times for the season. A potluck was held right after, providing a fun socializing experience for members of the team! The hard work began soon after! Swimmers began the season by utilizing the tech-niques they had learned from the first few weeks of practices at Time Trials, where they received their first official times for the sea-son. A potluck was held right after, providing a fun socializing experience for members of the team!

We knew this season was going to be tough – and it certainly was! The heat index was one factor – it was so hot that the occasional splash from a swimmer was a welcome benefit to volunteering. Keeping swimmers and volunteers hydrated was a priority for each weekly meet and each team was on top of the situation. Competition was also a fierce factor. Two out of 5 meets

were close, point-wise, but we ultimately ended the season 0-5. This was not due to lack of trying from every one of our swimmers! It’s

so exciting to see swimmers who usually were in the middle

or end of the pack being out front. Just proves the old saying,

“Hard work and perseverance pays off!” It was also great to

see the swimmers on the sideline yelling and cheering for their friends and fellow teammates.

Montpelier Marlins cont.


This year, Montpelier was awarded 3 home meets which meant one thing – Famous Mary’s Café was open for business!!! And business it was – her delicious breakfast sandwiches were always the morning

hit followed by her lunch cuisine of Caribbe-an Chicken n on a stick, walking tacos and delicious hamburgers cooked up by no other then, her husband Bob Derrick and neighbor Brad Gimbert!! In addition to hosting home meets, there was less traveling and most of all utilizing and showing off our beautiful pool and new Marlin Mural!! The competition was tough, but our swimmers held in and we placed 5th out of 6 teams!!! A great way to end the 52nd Marlin season.

Giving Back!!! Throughout the seasons, the Marlin family have come to realize how very fortunate we are, to have a beautiful facility and grounds. In addition, the Marlins are very grateful for the backing and support of the Montpelier Community and the MCA. This year, the Marlins, in addition to swimming, decided to show our gratitude by giving back to those in need by partnering with local non-profit organizations in and around our community. The week before each scheduled home meet, the Marlins and visiting Teams were notified of the specific organizations that we would sponsor that week. Items were then dropped off at the pool and eventually donated. The three organizations that were chosen by swimmers were:

Elizabeth House (Feed the Homeless and Working Poor in Laurel) – Items were collected to store their pantry. LARS (Laurel Advocacy) – Items were collected to stock their food pantry Laurel Cats (Organization that free spray/neuter program and outreach for feral cats) – Items col-lected were cat food, toys, towels and kitty litter.

Each organization was overwhelmed by the generosity of the Marlin community and friends, and very grateful for the donations received. In keeping with the “Giving” theme, the swim team hosted its First Annual Swim-a-Thon in which 50% of the proceeds would benefit an organization voted on by the swimmers and the swim team committee. The remaining 50% would go towards team activities. Swimmers asked neighbors, family members and friends to sponsor them per lap. Overall it was successful! The American Cancer Organization was cho-sen to be the recipient of the proceeds raised by the Marlin swimmers. This organization was chosen because many of us on the Marlins have known or know someone affected by this disease. Thank you to everyone who supported one or all these organization this past season!



All work and no play makes everyone grumpy!! This season, weekly Friday breakfasts

were always a big hit with our swimmers. However, the Pancake Breakfast is the one the swimmers look forward to the most! Who wouldn’t – 3 different types of homemade pancakes (regular, blueberry and chocolate chip) pork and turkey sausage, bacon, fruit, baked goods and more. A feast fit for a Mar-lin.

On July 14, Laurel City hosted the 38th Laurel Invitationals in which 5 local Laurel teams (Laurel City, Montpelier, Russett, West Arundel, West Laurel) came together for a fun swim competition at Fairlands Aquatic Center. The Invitationals was a welcoming relief from the stress of the regular sea-son. Great races were enjoyed by many in which several events came down to the final touch! The Marlins did extremely well – even though there was no “actual count,” I would say the Marlins came in first!! Following a successful evening of races, pizza and refreshments were enjoyed under the pool pavilion by many. “Dinner out” was a theme several times throughout this swim season. How can anyone lose? No cooking and a great meal especially during these hot, humid days – I’m sold on that! ChickFil-a, Chipotle and Tampico Grill were the perfect place to dine in or out. In addition to enjoying great food, each of these local establishments contributed a percentage of their proceeds to the Montpelier Marlins which helped pay for needed equipment this season. Make sure you continue to support these generous local restaurants!


Following a long, hot day at an away swim meet an

evening out was welcomed by sixty members of the

Marlins swim family.

Perfect weather for a ball game to watch the Baysoxs come from behind

to win the game. This win was fol-lowed by a spectacular fireworks dis-play. A perfect end to a very long day.


Season Ending Event Divisionals followed by All Stars signals the conclusion of another PMSL Season. The Marlins placed 5th in Divisionals, finishing the season on a good note. The following week, the Montpelier

Marlins sent 14 swimmers to Allstars to compete alongside swimmers from all 36 PMSL teams. A few of our swim-mers did extremely well, placing in the top 3 and several in the top 10. What a way to end your swim season!!! Very proud of all our swimmers, especially those who were invited to go the extra mile. Divisionals is always followed by a fun evening as our Team comes together to celebrate the end of another great sea-son and to highlight the achievements of our swimmers. It is also a time to thank all the parents, grand-parents, and sibling volunteers who helped make the season a success. Due to the extreme heat, Pastor DeMik and family allowed us to hold the Pot Luck dinner and award ceremony at their church – Our Savior Lutheran Church. Thank you – I love air conditioning! Our team knows how to cook – the varie-ty of dishes and salads were divine!! Following dinner and awards, the fun continued at the Pool until Mother Nature intervened again!! Following Honors were awarded: MVP Overall – Most Valuable Overall (awarded to one boy and one girl who cumulated the most points for the sea-son) MVP – Most valuable Swimmer (awarded to one boy and one girl who cumulated the most points in their age group) Coaches Award (CA) – Chosen by the coaches and awarded to a swimmer (boy/girl) /age group – based on the posi-tive character of the swimmer, in and out of the pool. Coaches Award – given to a swimmer (boy/girl) who is well rounded not only as swimmer. David Cunningham Memorial but an outstanding individual to his team mates and others. 8 and Under: 11-12: MVP: Jimmy Norton MVP: Caleb Tenney MVP: Kanoelani Achi and Amiyah Guerra (TIE!) MVP: Faith Saarinen CA: Christian Martinez CA: Mike Popil CA: Sachi Reeves CA: Anna Popil 9-10: 13-14: MVP: Noah Rutherford MVP: Dillion Middlebusher MVP: Lina Islam MVP: Sarah Mima CA: Kazuki Reeves CA: Matthew DeMik CA: Audrey Randolph CA: Lilly Darif 15-18: MVP: Jair Jackson MVP: Samantha Hong CA: Hasan Islam CA: Danielle Collman MVP Overall – High Scorer of the Season: Azzam Islam & Cecilia Saarinen David Cunningham Memorial Award: Jacob Randolph & Katrina Kern Congratulations to all our winners! We are proud of all our swimmers, without each one of you, there wouldn’t be a Marlin Swim Team!!! Keep up the good work!



As we acknowledge all our swimmers’ accomplishments, we also took the time to highlight those swimmers whose time with the Marlins have come to an end.

Each one of you in your own way have given so much to the team and for that we are very grateful. All of you have given us many fond memories in and out of the pool. You will be missed, and the Marlin Family wishes all the best in this next great adventure. You will be missed but forever you are a Marlin! Now is time to close the chapter on yet another unique season. Until next year when another season will start, thank you, Montpelier for all your support you have given us this season. To all the swimmers’ parents and family members, this is not a one man show and we are very grateful for each and every one of you and what all of you do to create this winning team – Montpelier Marlins. Until Next Season!! Go Marlins!!!- 2019 Lynne Collman – Manager of the Montpelier Marlin Swim Team


Gabrielle Boddie (10yrs) – Graduated from LHS where she served on the Drill Team and Color Guard and in her Senior Year, served as 4th in command as Master Sergeant. In the Fall will attend Community College where she will major in Elementary Education.

Hasan Islam (3yrs) – Adoptive Swimmer who in 2018 LI broke the Medley Relay Record along w/ his brother Azzam, Jair Jackson and former swimmer, Frankie Spitza. In the Fall will be attending South Florida State College.

Carissa Forrey (14yrs) – Graduate of Sci-ence and Technology Program at ERHS. She represented her HS in County, Regional and State Swim Championships. In the Fall she will attending University of South Carolina.

Mary Norton (7yrs)- the youngest of 9 children, she is known as the Princess. A Mary’s Marlin Café ham-burger has been named in her honor as she was able to eat it all: Triple Bacon Cheeseburger! In the Fall she will be attending Franciscan University majoring in Communication Arts.

Mary Saarinen (12yrs) She is the second of 6 children. Mary has been a great leader for the Marlins in and out of the pool. In the Fall she will be attending Franciscan University studying Com-munication Arts w/ a minor in Theolo-gy – yes both Mary's will be rooming together. Warning now: Double Trouble hits Steubenville!!!


GLO in the GARDEN

Hi Neighbors, Within the next few weeks we will be experiencing the change of seasons. Goodbye to summer and the welcoming of cool breezes, the changing of the leaves from various shades of green to yellow, red, and bronze. But for the moment, I chose to reflect on the wonders of summer. There were so many surprises in the gar-den. Because of all the spring rains many flowers self seeded into areas of the garden that I would never thought that they would survive. Namely the Cardinalis lobelia. Lobelia likes semi shade

and wet ground. Here in Mont-pelier, the hous-es are terraced so that your neighbors' prop-erty maybe sev-eral feet higher than yours re-sulting in drain-age onto your property. Lobe-lia as well as many other

flowers flourish in this environment. These intensely bright red flowers attract hummingbirds and many different varieties of but-terflies and another welcomed surprise, the Tiger eye gold rud-beckia or yellow daisy that made our community pool look like a country club. They self seeded across the hill beneath the crepe myrtle trees inside of the pool compound. When I am at a nursery or farm store, I always look to purchase plants that give you “bang for the buck”. That goal was fulfilled when I stopped by Franks nursery off Rt.175. I purchased a yellow and brown pedaled Rebeckia named "cappuccino” and planted it in front of my dining room window

and watched with amazement as these flowers put on a show for several weeks. The flowers are very large daisy like with dark brown centers and various shades of brown radiating out from the core. The outer inch of the petals are golden yellow. My friends were so impressed, I went back to the nursery and purchased sev-

eral more plants for them. It is great fun to be able to share the joy of gardening with your friends. In the last several issues, I have mentioned planting in large plant-ers instead of limiting yourself to planting in the ground. There are several benefits to this. 1) You can use better purchased soil and you will not have to struggle making large holes in our lifeless clay soil. 2)You can reposition the plant to protect it from too much sun. 3)You will be a able to move plants indoors in winter so that you are not repurchasing annuals from one year to another. This works with Gerber daisies and several varieties of caladium leaves. This year I will bring in the wax Begonias. Want the look of velvet carpet for a beautiful lawn ? For the last three years since I inherited lawn responsibilities, I have found the best and least expensive way to have a presentable lawn. I spread a bag of the best grass seed along with a bag of lime on the lawn in early October . The seed will generate in warm October and crowd out weeds and bear spots. In mid March I spread “Weed and Feed". That's it! Less than $100.00 per year. What to do with left over coffee: Instead of throwing it out, fill the pot with water and pour on flowers. I also put the coffee grounds on my plants . Coffee adds both potassium and magnesi-um to your flowers. I have a friend who’s garden grows large, healthy plants . When we both purchased the same plant, hers will be three times larger than mine. I asked with certain envy? Why ? The ground of her garden was formally all Pine trees. These native trees were there before her subdivision was built . So her soil has had pine needles mixing in the soil for centuries. Now when I trim my pine bushes, I collect the needles and mix them in the mulch, later to be incorporated in new plantings. I feel so fortunate to live in Montpelier surrounded by so many good neighbors. Wishing you all good health, peace and happiness. Happy Gardening ! Gloria Hynes Prince George’s, Master gardener


Communications Committee: Trustee Beaver, Chairper-son

There has been an increase in members signing up for the social media site called Nextdoor.

Bylaws Committee: Trustee Beaver, Chairperson

No report.

Security Committee: Richard Mason, Chairperson Crimes in the Community:

No reported crimes in community since the June 11, 2019 MCA Board Meeting.

Prince Georges Police Update:

There was no Citizens Advisory Council Meeting or COPS Coffee Meeting this past month. Prince George’s County District VI Police Night Out is August 6, 2019 in Beltsville District 6 Station. We are waiting for special instructions from police committee for volunteers. We are still working on a speed camera for Montpelier Drive on the south side, just west of Claxton. Cpl. Michael Velasquez, our Community Police Officer, continues his special assignment. Our current contact during the assignment is Cpl. Hibbert.

Solicitation in Montpelier: There is no solicitation in Montpelier per Prince George’s County and NO Solicitation Ordinance and the MCA Covenants. A solicitor must have a County solicitor permit before soliciting in our community. Prince George’s County Solicitation Permit Office says that NO groups, not even non-profit organizations or religious groups, are exempt from the permit require-ment.

Prince George’s County District VI Weekly Crime Reports: Look for weekly Police crime reports that Trustee Ma-son posts to Nextdoor and the Yahoo Group. We are fortunate to have very few crimes in Montpelier. Look at the other nearby communities and notice that property is stolen from vehicles, and vehicles are stolen. Thanks for protecting your property.

Traffic Committee: Trustee Arzayus, Chairperson Trustee Arzayus and Mark Middlebusher are continuing to make 311 call on potholes and the County is respond-ing. Calls to PG County Department of Public Works, Irv Becker and Mr. Patel, have been placed but there are no updates on the Montpelier Drive project.

Social Committee: Lisa Smith, Chairperson

Thanks go out to the Tricia and John Douville and Trus-tee Derrick for volunteering to make the 4th of July cele-

bration a success. Pizza nights have had 20-30 attendees. The teen/young adult pool party will be run by Vonnie Clement on July 16th. Advertising will be done online. Bingo nights have had a small turnout but have been a lot of fun. Bingo won’t be held this Sunday due to the Laurel Invitationals for the Marlins. A new proposal was brought to the Social Committee by Mary Norton and Mary Saarinen. They would like to have a community wide Art Fair in the pool parking lot. They want to encourage community artists to come to-gether to sell their art. They are proposing to hold it on Saturday, August 10th from 8 am – 12 pm. They are looking to have people sign up by August 3rd. Set up will being around 7:30 am. Advertising will be done at the pool and online. There will be no cost to the commu-nity. Trustee Beaver made a motion to approve this pro-posal. It was seconded by Trustee Howard and passed unanimously. LARS sent a thank you letter to the Board and commu-nity for the use of our neighborhood and help with the “Spring into Summer 5K”.

Facilities Committee: Trustees Gimbert and Buehler, Co-Chairpersons

No update. Old Business:

No updates on the idea of a Dog Park. New Business:

The Montpelier 5K will not be held this year. A proposal was brought to the Board by Susanne Sutton for a self-funded 12-hour Night Swim (9pm to 9am) on a Friday night to Saturday Morning. It would be for swimming laps only and maybe camping in the volley-ball area in-between swimming. The Board seemed in-terested but will need more details. To be able to deter-mine a budget for this event, with the lifeguards being the largest cost, Lighthouse Pool Management Company will need additional details on how many swimmers need to be covered, ages of swimmers, possible specta-tors, rules for leaving the pool and returning, etc. Final-ly, if the entry fees did not cover the cost of the event, the Board was asked if MCA would underwrite the event. With the proposed date (16-17 August) only three days after the August Board Meeting if a decision is required earlier (for advanced advertising) all the de-tails, to include liability release forms, will need to be provided to the Executive Committee.

The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Run Community Center, preschool room. Trustee Keating made a motion to adjourn at 8:09 PM and it was seconded by Trustee Beaver. The mo-tion passed unanimously.



ACCC REPORT

Deerfield Recrea on Center July 11, 2019 Mee ng Minutes

Commi ee Members Present: Jack Kea ng, Sean Beaver, Michael Flowe, Michael Boddie, and Jessie Linder Community Members Present: Kat Wilmot, Bob Derrick, Richard Mason, Vince & Melissa Smith, Donnie Smith, Angell Hunter and Michelle Gimbert The mee ng was called to order at 7:00 PM by J. Kea ng. There was a quorum to conduct business. The June minutes were reviewed. S. Beaver made a mo on to accept the minutes as is; mo on was se-conded by M. Flowe and passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS:

9203 Ethan - homeowner has had a six-foot fence placed around their back yard without prior approval. They fence was installed back-wards according to County code. The owner will go back to fencing company to resolve. The ac-cumula ng fine was put on and owner give 60 days to follow up from April 4th mee ng. An-other le er was sent cer fied that fine will be re-instated and will con nue monthly un l this is resolved. 8719 Oxwell – The homeowner has installed what appears to be a 2-story deck on the rear of their home, as well as a trellis and a six-foot fence without prior approval. A hearing was set, and homeowner did not show. $1000 ini al fine was placed for each of the three infrac ons of the deck, the trellis and the six-foot fence. An addi onal $500 a month fine, for each of the infrac ons, will be charged to the homeowner un l the request and permits are submi ed pending approval. This informa on will be mailed to the homeowner via cer fied mail. 12205 Bri any – A six-foot wood fence has been erected in the rear of the home without approval, it was installed backwards against county ordinance and it exceeds the rear of the home on the right side and comes nearly to the front of the garage. The fence was approved permi ng that the side sec on be moved to

the back corner of the home and that the fence is fixed to comply with county code. The home-owner is s ll working with Lowe’s to have her fence done according to our covenants and to county code. and said they will have this com-plete in the next six days 9206 Pleasant – Proposed new house being built. Design does not follow the covenants; they will have to submit another plan. Michelle will try and get address to send le er. 12203 Barclay – complaint of tall grass. Sent le er. – Grass cut. CLOSE

NEW BUSINESS: 12404 Eastgate – Back yard pa o project, applica-

on submi ed. S. Beaver made a mo on to approve the request if the arbor doesn’t ex-ceed ten feet high. J. Linder seconded the mo-

on and it passed unanimously. 12601 Cedarbrook – complaint of front and back

yard needs to be cut and cleaned up. Grass is 15 inches in heights in some places and several large piles of debris (dead tree branches) in the back yard have a racted animals to nest and visit frequently. Send a le er no fying them they are in viola on and let complaining homeowner know that we are no fying the homeowner and they can open a cket with County 311.

8705 Granite – homeowner is looking to replace a 30-year-old stockade fence with the same type of fence. Request approved. Send le er

12103 Mt. Pleasant – The home has a storage POD in the driveway that has been there for at least two months. Send a le er inquiring when the POD will be moved since it is supposed to be for short term projects.

12400 Cedarbrook – a complaint was made that the grass is very tall and the front, back and side yards are in disarray. Since this is an ongoing problem a le er will be sent reques ng the homeowner to a end the next mee ng.

8711 Granite – Homeowner was in a endance re-ques ng a six-foot privacy fence to replace the current four-foot chain link fence to keep in



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her large dog. S. Beaver made a mo on to approve the request providing the permit is obtained from the county and a copy provid-ed. The mo on was seconded by J. Linder and passed unanimously.

9204 Twin Hill – the homeowners were in a end-ance reques ng a six-foot fence in their rear yard for keeping a large dog in. S. Beaver made a mo on to approve the fence as stat-ed in their request provided that a permit is obtained from the county and presented to the commi ee. M. Flowe seconded the mo-

on and it passed unanimously. 12511 Silverbirch – a complaint was made regard-

ing tall grass and an unkempt lawn. A le er will be sent.

Shadetree – a complaint regarding several un-tagged cars in front of the house. A cket will be open with the county.

Board members Richard Mason and Bob Derrick were in a endance and wanted to thank the ACCC for all they do. It is appreciated!

NOTIFICATIONS: 9219 Twin Hill – no fica on of PODS star ng July

8th un l floor repair from water leak is re-paired and restored.

8904 Montpelier – siding and roof replacement – no changes in colors.

A mo on was made by M. Boddie at 8:20 pm to

Adjourn. The mo on was seconded by J. Linder and passed unanimously. The next mee ng of the ACCC will be on Thursday, August 11, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Deerfield Recrea on Center, preschool room.

MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC Profit & Loss

July 2019 Ordinary Income/Expense

Income Jul 19 Jan - Jul 19

Assessments

Pool Passes

0.00 225,875.00

Mega Pass 1,312.50 2,625.00 Extended Family Membership 450.00 2,400.00 Guest Passes 200.00 875.00 Total Pool Passes

Other Fees

1,962.50 5,900.00

Administration Fees 225.00 6,625.00 Legal Reimbursement 0.00 30.00 Fines 0.00 750.00 Interest Late Assessments 39.00 633.75 Resale Packages 100.00 1,900.00 Research Fee 10.00 360.00 Total Other Fees 374.00 10,298.75 Bank Interest 62.52 594.52 Advertising

Donations 0.00 6,174.00

Benevolent Fund 0.00 965.50 Governing Documents 0.00 75.00 Swim Team 0.00 1,175.75 Tennis 0.00 50.00 Donations - Other 0.00 75.00 Total Donations

Other income

0.00 2,341.25

Adopt-A-Marlin 0.00 1,300.00 Other income - Other 36.00 216.00 Total Other income 36.00 1,516.00 Total Income 2,435.02 252,699.52 Gross Profit

2,435.02 252,699.52


FINANCIAL REPORT cont. Gross Profit

Expense Pool Operations & Maintenance

2,435.02 252,699.52

Pool Contract 0.00 69,100.00 Maintenance & Repair 0.00 4,879.50 Gate Attendants 2,690.65 4,975.05 Other 36.00 89.99 Total Pool Operations & Maintenance

Common grounds maintenance

2,726.65 79,044.54

Landscaping Contract 0.00 7,020.00 General Maintenance 0.00 271.20 Gate Keeper 0.00 1,200.00 Cleanup 0.00 137.50 Tennis Courts 135.26 1,133.02 Total Common grounds maintenance

Utilities

135.26 9,761.72

Electricity 0.00 153.91

Trash Pickup 533.62 3,288.20 Telephone 258.37 1,788.13 Washington Gas 54.83 193.67

Total Utilities

Administrative Costs

846.82 5,423.91

Contract 0.00 3,204.00 Office Expense & Supplies 146.96 1,312.13 Meetings 0.00 540.00 Mileage reimbursement 0.00 63.77 P.O. Boxes 0.00 206.00

Total Administrative Costs

Newsletter

146.96 5,325.90

Contract 0.00 924.00 Printing 0.00 4,140.00 Delivery 600.00 1,847.50

Total Newsletter

Professional Fees

600.00 6,911.50

Accountant 0.00 4,985.00 Total Professional Fees 0.00 4,985.00

Insurance

Other expense

0.00 8,178.00

Social Committee 997.47 1,867.87 Communications 34.79 695.41

Total Other expense 1,032.26 2,563.28 Total Expense 5,487.95 122,193.85

Net Ordinary Income

Other Income/Expense Other Income

-3,052.93 130,505.67

released from swim team 0.00 0.00 Released from Reserve Fund 0.00 -19,606.00

Total Other Income 0.00 -19,606.00 Net Other Income 0.00 -19,606.00

Net Income -3,052.93 110,899.67


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

Board of Trustees Meetings The monthly board meetings will be Tuesday, September 10th and Tuesday October 8tth.

Architectural Control & Compliance Committee Meetings (ACCC) The next meetings will be Thursday, September 5th and Thursday, October 3rd.

FINANCIAL REPORT cont.

Page MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC

Balance Sheet As of July 31, 2019

ASSETS Current Assets

Checking/Savings Jul 31, 19 Revere Bank-Reserve - 6031 25,292.07 Revere Bank-Reserve Fund - 5179 25,331.52 CapitalOne360 Reserve-5157 51,836.70 CapitalOne Checking 54,142.45 CapitalOne360 Savings-1329 107,681.51 Benevolent Fund-6953 13,376.33 Total Checking/Savings

Accounts Receivable

277,660.58

Account Receivable 10,876.45 Total Accounts Receivable 10,876.45

Total Current Assets

Fixed Assets

288,537.03

Furniture & Equipment 8,702.65 Total Fixed Assets 8,702.65

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities

Current Liabilities Accounts Payable

297,239.68

Accounts Payable 54,647.00 Total Accounts Payable 54,647.00

Total Current Liabilities 54,647.00

Total Liabilities

Equity

54,647.00

designated for swim team 10,530.00 Designated for Reserve Fund 101,451.35 Designated for benevolent fund 13,346.58 Retained Earnings 6,365.08 Net Income 110,899.67 Total Equity 242,592.68

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 297,239.68


MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT The Architectural Control & Compliance Commi ee revised the Guidelines and Approval Request Form and both are included in the following few pages. The Guidelines explain how the ACCC makes decisions regarding approvals and viola ons. Please look them over when you have a mo-ment. They will also be available for downloading on the web site: www.montpelieronline.org.

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, de-tached structures (including fences) and driveways may be erected or altered without prior approval. Proceeding without prior approval shall constitute a cove-nant 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 Communi-ty 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 respon-sible 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 888 622-4630 x103 with questions.



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