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Montpelier Community Association

Montpelier Today
November/December 2014

New
Playground
Equipment!

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20142015
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November/December 2014

Bob Derrick, President

Chair, Executive Committee
301 776-5008
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Jack Keating, Vice President
Member, Executive Committee
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Lillian Fazio, Treasurer
Chair, Finance Committee
Chair, Tennis Committee
301 776-3267
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Patricia Douville, Secretary
Member, Executive Committee
Chair, Social Committee
301 490-7614
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Paul Buehler, Trustee
Co-Chair, Facilities Committee
301 776-9886
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Brad Gimbert, Trustee
Co-Chair, Facilities Committee
Chair, Nominating Committee
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Tim Jacobs, Trustee
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PRESIDENTS LETTER
Hello Neighbors,
Excing news! We nally installed some new playground equipment! In keeping with the First Ladys Lets
Move campaign we are doing our part to combat child obesity and keep our children acve. We just installed
the following items:

The Stand and Spin, for a wide range of heights that uses body weight to spin faster!
The Spring Rocker, a favorite for the young ones that have to hold on while galloping!
The Periwinkle, a safe version of the tradional see saw that will teach teamwork!
The Sidewinder, a massive climbing tower of bars and ropes for hours of adventure!
Plus the vendor threw in a Tether Ball pole, rope and ball at no extra cost.
Come on down and see the new items and if you have any ideas for the future, let one of the Trustees know- we
have at least one more spot inside the playground for another acvity of your choice.
At our October meeng we seated the 2015 Board of Trustees and voted on the following Ocers and Commi:ee Chairpersons:
Architectural Control & Compliance Commi:ee Chairman:
Security and Trac Commi:ee Chairman:
Elecon Commi:ee Chairman:
Nominang Commi:ee Chairman:
Facilies Commi:ee Co-Chairs:
Pool Commi:ee Chairman:
Tennis Commi:ee Chairman:
Social Commi:ee Chairman:
Treasurer and Finance Commi:ee Chairman:
Secretary and Execuve Commi:ee:
Vice President and Execuve Commi:ee:
President and Execuve Commi:ee:

Michael Boddie
Richard Mason
Lynne Collman
Brad Gimbert
Brad Gimbert & Ron Paul Buehler
Mary Derrick
Lillian Fazio
Tricia Douville
Lillian Fazio
Tricia Douville
Jack Keang
Bob Derrick

Thank you to our reless volunteers for signing up for another year of running the Associaon in their
tradional posions! It is wonderful that so many people love our li:le enclave of nice homes and friendly
neighbors.
Lets keep it going for another 50 years!
Bob Derrick

UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 11 and Tuesday, December 9 for the monthly board
meengs at Deereld Community Center, preschool room. All meengs begin at 7 PM.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ACCC)

The monthly ACCC meengs will be Thursday, November 6th and Thursday, December 4 at Deereld
Community Center, preschool room, at 7 pm.

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MONTPELIER OVER THE FENCE

Congratulaons to Montpelier resident and
member of the Montpelier Marlins Swim Team,
Nicole Boddie, for winning the tle of
Homecoming Queen 2014 at Laurel High School.
Michael & Sharon Boddie
& the enre family!
Emily and Richard Mason on Orwood Lane are
happy to announce the blessed arrival of their
rst grandchild, Samuel James Mason born on
August 25th. The proud parents are son, Sco:,
and daughter-in-law, Therese Mason who live in
Maryland City.
Samantha Bowman is nished with her program
and is licensed as a Doctor of Audiology (AuD).
Even be:er she starts working in November!
School pays o.
Tracy Bowman, Shadetree Lane

Editors Note: Montpelier Over the Fence is the new name for our local neighborhood news, formerly
Braggin Writes.

CRAFT SHOWS & BAKE SALES

Oaklands Presbyterian ChurchCra, Fair and Bake Sale
Saturday, November 15 9 am-2 pm
*Hand-made jewelry; kni:ed, needlepoint and crocheted items; wreaths and Christmas ornaments
*Rae, hot dog and snack sales by the Oaklands Youth to help fund their Mission Trips
*Delicious baked goods for sale. Buy some for now and take some home to freeze for the holidays
*Free face painng
14301 Laurel-Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD 20707
Call 301-776-5833 for informaon.
Behnkes Cra, Show
Saturday, November 8th9 am to 3 pm
Gloria Hynes, our community Master Gardener,
will have her landscape photography exhibited at
Behnke Craft Show on November 8th from 9 am to 3
pm. Gloria has been published in magazines, exhibited in John Hollingworth Gallery, as well as private collections. The
images are beautifully matted, framed and reasonably priced. So stop by and say hello. Discount for Montpelier residents.
11300 Baltimore Avenue
Beltsville, MD

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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2014
There was vandalism at the pool. Lane lines, chairs, an
umbrella and a foosball table were damaged
(approximately $1,500 damage). No police report was
made at the me of the incident, but Trustee Mason
has noed the police. Trustee Keang suggested that
the MCA le a police report and send a le:er to the
parents/guardians of the culprits explaining the vandalism and seeking restuon.

Trustees in A7endance: Bob Derrick, Lillian Fazio, Jack

Keang, Richard Mason and Jean Sorrenno.
Trustees Absent with Cause: Paul Buehler, Patricia Douville, Brad Gimbert, and Tim Jacobs.
Community Members Present: Felipe Arzayus, Mary Derrick and Mary Hughes.
President Bob Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:05
PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville (absent)
The minutes of the July 2014 Board meeng were reviewed and Trustee Fazio made a moon to accept the
amended minutes. Trustee Sorrenno seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.
Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio
Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements which
were distributed.
Trustee Fazio reported that almost $22,000 is sll outstanding in delinquent assessments. FiReen new delinquent members were sent a Noce of Intent to File a
Lien by the MCA a:orney. All delinquent are in hands of
the MCA a:orney.
$20,600 was deposited into the Reserve Fund in accordance with the By-Laws.
The MCA was sent a property tax and clean water tax
statement.

Social Commi7ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson

(absent)
Mr. Arzayus, the 5K Race/Walk and Fun Run coordinator, reported on the event planning. The price has increased, but parcipants will receive a T-shirt designed
by a neighborhood family member, Caleb Heidel. The
event organizers will consider talking to the Laurel area
EMS about being available and maybe even parking in
the neighborhood during the event. The pool bathrooms will be open and Montpelier Mansion bathrooms
will also be available. Mr. Arzayus expects 200-250 runners.
The Fall Fesval will be Saturday, October 25.

Security Commi7ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Trustee Mason submi:ed his report.
Reported that yard items were stolen from a house on
Silverbirch.
Annual Night Out was very successful and the police
department publicly thanked the Montpelier community for their donaons to the Adrian Morris Fund (police
ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson
ocer fallen in the line of duty).
Mr. Boddie reported that the ACCC invited the manage- Trustee Mason emphasized how important it is for
ment of the group home on Silverbirch Lane and the
members to turn on outdoor lights nightly.
homeowners that registered complaints to the last
meeng. The group home manager was cooperave
Tennis Commi7ee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson
and will try to alleviate the trac and other annoyanc- Trustee Fazio reported that several Learn Pickleball
es.
events have been held this summer.
Progress is being made on a long-standing violaon, but
a ne is accruing unl all repairs are nished. The board Trac Commi7ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
asked the ACCC to send a Statement of Fines as of Au- Trustee Mason reported that the County replaced 26
gust 1 rather than waing for all repairs to be made.
dead trees in the neighborhood. Ms. Derrick reported
The yard maintenance at the vacant house on Silverthat gate a:endants called all the homeowners who
birch is currently being taken care of by neighbors. The
received new trees and asked them to remember to
ACCC is not sure how long this maintenance arrangewater the trees.
ment will last. The assessment is past due. The Adminis- Pepco was asked to replace two of the trees along the
trave Assistant will pass informaon to the MCA a:orpower line access that have died.
ney for the collecon eorts. Security Cmty will keep an A meeng was held with Mary Lehman regarding street
eye on the empty home and the ACCC will monitor the
lights on Pleasant Court. Two addional street lights
home as well.
will be installed along the end of Mt. Pleasant, but none
will be installed on Pleasant Court. Homeowners on the
Pool Commi7ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson
court will be encouraged to use personal, outdoor
Ms. Derrick reported that the new tables and chairs
lighng.
have been ordered.
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ACCC REPORT
Montpelier Community Pool
August 7, 2014
Meeng Minutes

serve as a privacy barrier. She also told us the

house does have a number shown. M. Boddie
agreed and said this was an error. (Note - the
house next to her on Silverbirch Lane does not
Commi7ee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian
have a visible number).
Dennis, Michael Flowe, Colin Hebert, and Jack 12224 Valerie Lane - grass has not been cut, call realKeang.
tor and send le:er.
Commi7ee Members Absent with Cause: Lawrence 12209 Shadetree - grass has not been cut, send le:er.
Taylor.
Community Members Present: Nancy Dehlinger.
NEW BUSINESS:
8716 Crystal Rock - request for 10x12 wooden shed
The meeng was called to order at 7:05 PM by M.
was approved by four yes votes (M. Boddie, M.
Boddie. The minutes of the July meeng, as tranFlowe, C. Hebert, J. Keang). B. Dennis abstained
scribed by M. Hughes, were reviewed. M. Flowe
due to color selecon.
made a moon to accept the minutes. B. Dennis se- There was discussion regarding tree houses.
conded the moon and it passed unanimously.
The next meeng of the ACCC will be Thursday, SepOLD BUSINESS:
tember 4, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon
9004 Golden Pass The owner informed the com- Center, preschool room. The meeng adjourned at
mi:ee that the grass was cut and that her family 7:39 pm.
intended to keep the bushes and shrubbery high to

Have an Extra Coat in Your Closet?

The Prince Georges County Police District II COPS Unit is collecting clean,
gently used coats from Aug. 25th -Nov. 24th, 2014 on behalf of One Warm
Coat.
A collection box will be placed at District VI Station, 4321 Sellman Rd,
Beltsville, MD or you can drop off your coat to Richard Mason, Security
Chair and CAC Representative, on Orwood Lane.
Any questions: Contact: Cpl. Jessica Mercer#2695 Email:
jrmercer1@co.pg.md.us or www.onewarmcoat.org

cracks. The area needs to be measured and an esmate/proposal developed.

Nominaons for the new Board of Trustees are
closed. There are nine nominees for the nine spots on
the board.

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OLD BUSINESS
The new playground equipment was ordered. It will
be installed in four to six weeks. A tetherball is included.
Representaves from District VI will be invited to the
Annual Meeng.
ARer further invesgaon of the pool, white coang
will not need to be done.
NEW BUSINESS:
Concrete needs to be replaced near the bath house
around to the front of the guard shack because of bad
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The next Board meeng will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center, preschool room. The moon was made and seconded to adjourn at 8:22 pm. The moon passed unanimously

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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2014
Trustees in A:endance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, Patricia
Douville, Lillian Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Tim Jacobs, Jack
Keang, Richard Mason and Jean Sorrenno.
Trustees Absent with Cause: None.
Community Members Present: Laszlo Boesze, Richard
Dengler, Mary Derrick, Dody Gibson and Mary Hughes.
Guests: Sgt. Manley and O. Wilson, Prince Georges
County Police Dept, District VI COPS
President Bob Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:04
PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville
The minutes of the August 2014 Board meeng were
reviewed and Trustee Keang made a moon to accept
the minutes. Trustee Sorrenno seconded the moon
and it passed unanimously.
The Annual Meeng will be Sunday, September 28th at 2
PM at the pool, rain or shine.

maon regarding the appeal process.

The ACCC was thanked for its service to the community
and it is hoped that they will connue in this role when
the new Board is elected.
Facilies Commi7ee: Paul Buehler and Brad Gimbert, CoChairpersons
Trustee Buehler reported that bids are sll needed for
the shade structure and one addional bid is needed
for the dumpster enclosure. They will be deferred unl
the next meeng.
Trustee Gimbert reported that the dumpster has rusted
out in several places. Discussion ensued regarding a
new trash service and purchasing a new dumpster. A
decision will be deferred to the next meeng. Mr.
Dengler suggested that an enclosure was a waste of
money, because the trash trucks run into them and
destroy them. Trustee Derrick explained that it was sll
in the bid process and no nal decision to build an enclosure has been made.
Weed killer was applied to the baseball diamond, but
new weeds have taken over. Trustee Derrick is trying
to get informaon from contractors on geUng a scraper for the diamond.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements which
were distributed.
Trustee Fazio reported 30 delinquents that owe approximately $20,000 is sll outstanding. A long term delinquent homeowner had her debts discharged in a Chap- Pool Commi7ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson
ter 7 bankruptcy. The MCA must write o approximate- Ms. Derrick reported that a police report was made
ly $2,200 owed.
regarding the vandalism at the pool last month. One
The accountant completed the 2012 Compilaon. A
individual has confessed and others were conrmed as
copy was distributed for review. No outstanding issues
involved. ARer much discussion, including input from
with the nancial management of the Associaon. He
the police ocers in a:endance, Trustee Keang made
has already been given the 2013 documents for his Rea moon to send a le:er to the families nofying them
view.
of the vandalism and subsequent police report and request restuon for the damages, plus 50 hours of
The MCA owes $104 in property tax and $1,029 for the
community service from each person involved. If anyClean Water Tax. The Water Tax is high because it is
one from the families involved would like to meet with
based on the amount of impermeable surfaces
the Board, that will be arranged. Trustee Jacobs se(buildings, parking lot, tennis courts, pool deck, etc.) on
conded the moon and it passed unanimously. A list of
the common grounds.
damaged items will be completed and only those items
Trustee Fazio and the Pool Chairperson will conduct a
that were purchased by the Swim Team or MCA and
furniture inventory at the end of the pool season.
sll had several years of use leR to them will be on the
restuon list.
ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent)
Trustee Keang reported that an outdoor backyard A bathroom door in the womens room has come out of
the wall. Trustee Keang suggested a repair and Truskitchen was approved as well as an in-law suite additee Gimbert will look into it.
on. Addional research was done to be sure that it was
not a violaon of zoning or county regulaons and the The pool will close for the season aRer this comingweekend. The Dog Day will be Saturday, September 20,
homeowner supplied a building permit as well.
12-5 pm.
The ACCC issued a ne on a homeowner for longstanding unnished repairs. They have been completed
and the ACCC sent a statement of the ne and infor-

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Social Commi7ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson

Trustee Douville thanked Mr. Arzayus for another
great, well-run 5K. 140 parcipated this year. Receipts are not yet in so the cost of the event not
known, but the board may suggest a budget if it going
to be an annual event.
The Fall Fesval will be Saturday, October 25, 2-4 pm.
Trustee Douville requested Ms. Derricks help with a
cake walk, pumpkins and hayride.
Trustee Douville suggested that next year the Dog
Swim be only three hours, rather than ve as it is
now. Due to the nice weather there were members
and their dogs arriving all day up unl closing me.
A:endance really depends on the weather.

OLD BUSINESS
The new playground equipment should be here in a
week or two. A tetherball is included and a decision
on where to place it needs to be made.
The concrete repair will begin September 29. It includes bad cracks in front of the bathrooms, to the
pool steps, the Guard Shack/Pump Room and the
steps on that side. The cost is esmated at $25,000
and is dicult because electrical wiring is located in
the concrete. The repairs to the hollow spots in the
pool white coang will most likely be done in the
Spring.
Ms. Hynes is in charge of nding some good deals for
the $300 which was approved for new trees.

Security Commi7ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Trustee Mason submi:ed his report. Informaon was
emailed to the community referencing telephone and
e-mail scams as well as wanted posters from the police.
Ocer Wilson was informed of the Royal Ridge breakin by Trustee Mason.
Trustee Mason introduced the new COPS supervisor,
Sgt. Manley and thanked the police for their involvement in the 5K. He also thanked Trustee Derrick for
helping at the Police Night Out.
Trustee Derrick, Nancy Stakem and Sean Beaver will be
a:ending the Cizens Police Academy.
Ocer Wilson leR copies of Inventory Sheets and an
Informaon Sheet for Neighborhood Watch parcipants. Anyone interested in a Neighborhood Watch
program should a:end the September 30th meeng at
the Senior Center, 7 pm.

NEW BUSINESS:
Ms. Derrick asked if the police should prevent loitering
in parking lot aRer hours. Some items have been damaged and trash is leR almost every night. It was decided that it will be monitored and when there are problems, the police will be called.
Trustee Buehler suggested that the money set aside
for whitecoang the pool be used to upgrade the baby
pool. A member quesoned whether it would be a
worthwhile, because so few children use the baby
pool. Trustee Derrick said that it could be invesgated
but the whitecoang would have to be done eventually.
A suggeson was made to put barbed wire at the top
of the front gate. Some did not think it would be a
deterrent.
There is too much natural light at the pool for a slide
show presentaon at the Annual Meeng. A handout
will be prepared. Trustee Fazio will discuss nancials.
Trustee Douville will have a social report. A swim
team representaon should speak as well. Trustee
Douville will provide refreshments.
Trustee Keang made a moon to use Benevolent
Funds to help a member who is seriously ill and unemployed. A one me expenditure, less than $400, will
be oered. The moon was seconded and passed
unanimously.

Trac Commi7ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Trustee Mason reported that Mary Lehman will come
to the Annual Meeng to discuss trac issues, streets
in Montpelier, Montpelier Drive improvements, and
the Cedarbrook-ODell Road realignment.
Ocer Wilson suggested that homeowners call the
department when going out of town so that your address can be added to the daily patrol lists.
Welcoming Commi7ee: Gloria Hynes, Chairperson
Trustee Derrick reported that Ms. Flowe oered to help
do drop-in visits. He will let Mrs. Hynes know and suggested that a list of new homeowners be prepared and
sent to her.

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The next Board meeng will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center,
preschool room. The moon was made and seconded to
adjourn at 8:28 pm. The moon passed unanimously.

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ACCC REPORT
Deereld Recreaon Center
September 4, 2014
Meeng Minutes
Commi7ee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian
Dennis, Michael Flowe, Colin Hebert, and Jack Keang.
Commi7ee Members Absent with Cause: Lawrence
Taylor
Community Members Present: Sally Shiomichi and
Mary Hughes.
The meeng was called to order at 7:06 PM by M. Boddie. The minutes of the August meeng, as transcribed
by M. Hughes, were reviewed. J. Keang made a moon
to accept the amended minutes. M. Flowe seconded
the moon and it passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
12702 Silverbirch Lane No complaints regarding trac
or other nuisances.
12704 Silverbirch Lane Homeowner nished siding
someme last month. The ne is $1,500 ($300 per
month from April 1) and a le:er will be sent with
informaon on the right to appeal.
12224 Valerie Lane The grass has nally been cut.
12209 Shadetree Grass has been cut.

not a violaon of Prince Georges County regulaons. C. Hebert seconded the moon. ARer discussion, the moon was tabled for more research. See
online approvals below.
12810 Silverbirch Lane Homeowner responded to
complaint about weeds and is fully complying.
12501 Silverbirch Lane It appears the house is now
occupied. Grass has been cut and repairs being
done on the house.
12309 Shadetree Lane Two approval requests were
discussed: 1) a new fence (48 -54 high) and 2) a 5foot driveway extension. B. Dennis made a moon
to approve the fence (and height extension) and
driveway pad. M. Flowe seconded the moon and
it passed unanimously.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, J. Keang thanked
the ACCC members for their hard work on the commi:ee and hoped that they would all connue to volunteer when the new Board of Trustees is voted into oce
at the Annual Meeng.
Nocaon:
9001 Montpelier Homeowner noed ACCC of roof
and siding replacement.
Online Approvals:
8754 Oxwell Lane Addional research found no county issues with the in-law addion. The request to
build an in-law addion to the home was approved
unanimously pending receipt of the building permit.
Homeowner supplied addional documentaon.

NEW BUSINESS:
8771 Oxwell Lane Homeowner answered quesons
regarding the request for approval to build an outdoor kitchen, pao extension and pergola. B. Dennis made a moon to approve the request. J.
Keang seconded the moon and it passed unaniThe next meeng of the ACCC will be Thursday, October
mously.
8754 Oxwell Lane An approval request for in-law addi- 2, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center, preon was discussed. J. Keang made a moon to school room. The meeng adjourned at 7:38 pm.
approve the addion pending informaon that it is

TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT

Roads: Councilwoman Mary Lehman presented at our
Annual Meeng, an update on her eorts to have roads
repaired and/or resurfaced in our community. She said
that it takes up to two years aRer a request is made before there is scheduling and funding for the actual work
to be done. She is working on the county green project to improve the surfaces, safety, and beaucaon
of Montpelier Drive. Mary is also again requesng that
manhole covers be adjusted to be even with road surfaces. The new intersecon at Muirkirk Rd with Odell and
Cedarbrook is again delayed and she is geUng answers to
this and the other projects we have requested. I will ad-

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vise the community aRer hearing back from Councilwoman Lehman.

Lighng: The three street lights at the dead end of Mt.
Pleasant Drive, paid for by PGDPW, are installed and operaonal. Commi:ee member, Sean Beaver, is preparing
a wri:en presentaon for improved residenal lighng
in the community. He is developing guidelines for pole
light installaon and/or repairing or converng the light
from gas to electric. He is also researching informaon
for low cost lighng such as solar, 12 volt, or low cost
ecient light bulbs.
Richard Mason, Chairperson
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BALANCE SHEET
September 30, 2014

Communicaons from Police COPS Unit: The police

have been very acve in emailing security guidelines,
and community acvies sponsored by District VI Police. These emails include a FREE Bullying Workshop,
phone scam alert, reducing theR from vehicles, security watch seminar, good neighbor is an aware neighbor,
and COPS Coat Drive. I thanked Oce Wilson for
a:ending and speaking at our recent MCA Annual
Meeng. Thanks also went out to Ocers Wilson, Hibbert and Haynes of our Beltsville COPS Unit for helping
to control trac during the 2nd Annual MCA 5K Run/
Walk on 9/6/14.
Electric Ulity Scams: Always ask for picture ID when a
ulity employee knocks on your door. If quesonable,
call his/her company to verify their employment before
allowing inside your house.
IRS Phone Scam: IRS will primarily communicate to you
via US Mail. Never give any specic personal informaon over the phone. Call the IRS at 1.800.829.1040
for vericaon of your account.
Cizens Police Academy: Thanks to Bob Derrick, Nancy
Stakem and Sean Beaver for enrolling in the next Cizens Police Academy which starts on September 15,
2014 We have one half the allo:ed slots for District VI.

Submi:ed by Lillian Fazio, Treasurer

SECURITY COMITTEE REPORT

Crimes In Community: ARer extensive professional
police work on 10-3-14, I received a call from Ocer
Wilson and texts from Major Lloyd about 7:30 PM to
announce that the fugive was caught in the Hollywood Secon of College Park. The suspect made the
mistake of using his cell phone to call his brother to
transport him out of the area and the police idened
him with the GPS tracking system. Ocer Wilson and
Major Lloyd both thank our community for being
aware, calling 911, and also idenfying the criminal. This was a big factor in helping to capture this
man. The Security Commi:ee also thanks the community for your awareness, and for your kind and encouraging words to the Security Commi:ee. I am awaing
answers from Major Lloyd concerning the status on
stolen property. I thanked the PG County Police and
Detecves for their excellent police work.

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Security Commi7ee Meengs: Our acve commi:ee

met twice since the last MCA Board Meeng to share
ideas with the police about the recent vandalism and
burglaries in our community. Oce Wilson arranged
for me to meet twice with detecves assigned to our
reported crimes. Nancy Stakem and Sean Beaver
helped me welcome Ocer Jon Strike of the District 1
PG County Police to our second meeng. Jon and his
wife now live in Montpelier and we welcomed him to
our community and to our MCA Security Commi:ee.
He is a patrolman in the Hya:sville area and is pro acve in community relaons.
Neighborhood Watch Program: There were 12 Montpelier residents at the recent Neighborhood Watch
Seminar presented by Ocer Wilson. The primary purpose of the seminar was to remind our neighborhood
of all the security messages that we publish throughout
the year on our two group emails and in our bimonthly
newsle:er. Ocer Wilson is sending an email to me
that summarizes his presentaon.
Richard Mason, Chairperson

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SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT

The 2nd Annual 5K Race
held on Saturday, Sept. 6
was a great success
thanks to the hard work
of event coordinator,
Felipe
Arzayus,
and
many, many volunteers. Race results are
posted on: www.racepacket.com/rsltwrap1.php?
id=5797

The Holiday Lighng Contest will be held again this

December. The date of judging will be announced on
the website, Facebook page, MCA info line and email
lists.
Tricia Douville
Social Chairperson

We had a beauful, warm day for the annual Dog

Day at the Pool. Members and canines had a great
me.
The Fall Fesval takes place on Saturday, October
25 from 2-4 PM. Volunteers and parcipants are
needed and asked to contact Tricia.

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GLO in the GARDEN

Hi Neighbors,
The nights are geUng cooler and the days are comfortable for walking. The contrast in leaf color from green to
gold to red and maroon gives you the feeling of Paris and
Renoir impressionist painngs. It is a beauful me of
year.

Recently, I visited Hillwood Estates, the Marjorie Merriweather Post home in Georgetown and was a:racted to
the deep blue clusters of owers that are held high above
the long, narrow leaves. They are grown in large pots.
The plants are of easy culture in full sun or paral shade
with a long period of bloom from June to August. Plants
can be happy in a cool room or garage during the winLAWNS
ter. AGAPANTHUS or Lily of the Nile are a sophiscated
This year I decided to address some long overdue garden element to be appreciated near the pao.
chores. I raked the lawn very vigorously, liRing up weeds
and dead grass, then ferlized and re-seeded the lawn. Do you have any naked ladies in your garden? Well, I
Now, I just have to remember to spread the pre emer- sure am going to make room for them in my garden. The
gent weed control in late March. Looking back, this has proper name is LYCORIS. They are lily-like owers borne
been the best summer in many years and some owers in clusters atop tall strong stems. They are durable, long
stand out as great performers.
lived, trouble free bulbs that produce an unexpected
show in late summer and early fall. They are nick named
naked ladies, because the owers appear atop sturdy
leaess stems, long aRer the leaves have withered and
disappeared. Makes a perfect companion for hosta. Did I
menon DEER AVOID THEM?
I am not suggesng that we plant exoc plants rather
than naves, however, these plants can be put in strategic places to block deer from entering your garden, or
discourage deer from penetrang into a ower bed to
munch on your other plants.
FALL PLANNER
Mulch trees and shrub beds with leaves or shredded
bark. Don't place mulch close to the tree trunk, rather
There is BRUGMANSIA or Angel Trumpet. This is a nave make a well around the tree. More then two inches of
to South America and turns heads with their enormous, mulch encourages bugs and disease, so rake away some
wonderfully fragrant trumpet shaped owers. The of the old mulch before applying new covering.
blooms which hang from the branches like uted bells
open in waves all summer and perfume evenings. They If you use a compost tumbler the manufacturer recomeasily over winter in the garage. DEER DON'T GO NEAR mends you empty the tumbler, hose it clean, let it dry
THEM ! So you could use them as a screen in front of your and cover it for the winter.
hosta, or on an entrance into your garden, warning deer Cut back pond iris leaves, clean all the lters and cover
to STAY OUT.
pond with neUng to catch the falling leaves and keep
Another
plant
that
doesn't need any a:enon is KNIPHOFIA or
Torch Lily. It is nave to
South Africa, looks like a
succulent and has a long
stemmed ower in red,
white and yellow that
appears as gills on a sh.
It can be divided and
placed in groups or as a
statement. DEER AVOID
THEM.

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heron from eang your sh. The neUng also makes the
sh feel safer.
FOURTH SEASON
Winter temperatures aect the birds as well as us. We
want to eat hot and hearty soups to give us comfort. The
birds need suet and bird seed, so keep those feeders full.
Water is essenal to wild life. I have oRen seen the birds
siUng on the ice of the pond, drinking water that has
melted around the edges.
BAT HOUSES
I have spoken with several residents who have put up bat
houses. I, too, have placed my bat house thirteen feet
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Lets all do our best to keep Montpelier safe and beautiful ...

The County does not vacuum leaves or clean our

streets. It is the homeowners responsibility to
clear debris and leaves from your property, sidewalks and curbs.
Local yard maintenance companies do offer
vacuum service for a fee
or
bag your leaves and they will be
picked up on Wednesdays by the County
for FREE.
Be a good neighbor. Wet, decaying leaves are
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ve with mums. The asters come back year aRer year
mers' night above my garden, however none of us have whereas mums never look as good the second or third
a:racted bats to take up residence in our bat houses.
year. Asters a:ract bees.

BEE SMART
I have wri:en of the CCD or colony collapse disease
aecng bees. I am trying to learn more about the
problem and how we can contribute towards correcng
the loss of bees and will share informaon in future
arcles.

My neighbor has just arrived with several garden magazines. Is there room for just one more plant ???? Happy
gardening, see you in the spring.
Thanks for all your quesons and support. I am recepve to new ideas in developing this column. Just e mail
me at gloriahynes@verizon.net.

The rst and easiest way is to plant a variety of pollinators that grow during the spring, summer and fall. The
commercial growers are presenng many more types of
aster for the garden with prices that are compeMONTPELIER TODAY

Gloria Hynes, Prince Georges County

Master Gardener
Photos courtesy of Gloria Hynes

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MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Architectural Control Committee
Approval Form
Date:

Member No:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:

For Architectural
Committee Use Only

Email:

House Type:

Framingham
Jamestown
Gramercy
Type of Alteration:

Addition/modification of basic structure
Fence

Siding/Paint

Deck

Eton

Project No:
Date Received:
Letter Sent:

Shed

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 windows, 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:
Name

(Print)

Address

Concur/Non-concur

Signature

Name

(Print)

Address

Concur/Non-concur

Signature

Name

(Print)

Address

Concur/Non-concur

Signature

Name

(Print)

Address

Concur/Non-concur

Signature

The homeowner requesting approval of a project (requester) will contact the neighbor(s) residing on each side of his
home to obtain their concurrence or comments. In the event the requester resides on a corner lot, the neighbor residing 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, concurrence 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 comments 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
emhughes@comcast.net.
Note (1) Prince George's County law requires a building permit for all structural changes or additions to your home.
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Boats, trailers, RVs, etc.

MUST BE IN STORAGE NOVEMBER 1-MARCH 31

GOING SOLAR ?? NOTIFY THE ACCC !

The Architectural Control & Compliance Commi:ee (ACCC) has received, and approved, many requests for installa
on of solar panels in the last year. While some of us may not like the look of solar panels on a house, the Mary
land Real Property Code prohibits restricve covenants that impose limitaons on the installaon of solar collecon
panels on the roof of your home, provided that the owner owns or has a right for the exclusive use of the roof.
With this in mind, the ACCC will no longer require prior approval for installaon of roof-mounted solar

collectors provided that they comply with all State and Local laws. The ACCC requests nocaon of
the intent to install solar collectors and the approximate date for installaon. Nocaon may be made
by email (michael.boddie@aol.com or emhughes@comcast.net), mail (PO Box 2503, Laurel, 20709) or submi:ed on
an approval form.

MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT

The Architectural Control & Compliance Commi:ee (ACCC) is commi:ed to working with homeowners to ensure
covenant compliance in Montpelier. The ACCC can review approval requests between meengs and when all
requested informaon is provided with the form, many approvals can be granted within a week of submission.

SUBMIT an ACCC Approval Request Form

BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER STORAGE

Before Making Exterior Changes to Your Home

Boats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in storage between November 1 and March 31.

No construcon, addion, or alteraon of a Montpelier

home shall be made without prior approval (approval
form on the preceding page) from the ACCC. No sheds,
detached structures (including fences) and driveways
may be erected or altered without prior approval.

Violaons can result in a ne of $250 per month.

USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC.

Proceeding without prior approval shall constute a cov

enant violaon subject to enforcement, including nes.
If you are planning any work to the exterior of your
home,* rst ll out the ACCC Approval Request Form
located in every Montpelier Today newsle:er and on
line at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:

The ACCC requests nocaon before placing a PODS,

dumpster, or similar structure on any lot. Please include
the maximum me that the structure will be on the lot.
Use an Approval Form for nocaon or send an email
to emhughes@comcast.net.

MCA
ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Commi:ee
P.O. Box 2503
Laurel, MD 20709

RENTING YOUR HOME

Or by email to emhughes@comcast.net. Forms may

also be brought to the monthly meeng. Meengs are
the rst Thursday of every month at 7 PM at Deereld
Community Center.

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

* REPLACING YOUR EXISTING ROOF, SIDING, WINDOWS, and/

or GARAGE DOORS IN THE SAME COLOR and MATERIALS
with NO ALTERATIONS? YOU MAY PROCEED WITHOUT PRIOR
APPROVAL. If in doubt or you have a queson, contact the
ACCC by email/phone.

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Heres a tip from Councilwoman Mary Lehman and your Traffic Committee
If snow is predicted, please remember to park your car in the driveway if at all possible. If you
must park on the street park only on the side of the street with even numbered addresses.
When there are cars parked on both sides of the road, the snow plows can't get through on narrow
streets or, at best, can only clear one travel lane.

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Do you live on or use CEDARBROOK, MONTPELIER

DRIVE, ROYAL RIDGE LANE or BOXFORD COURT?

Please read and be aware of upcoming construcon.

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The South Laurel Recreation Council

CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Presents

THE MAGIC TOYSHOP

By

Bob Brown Puppets

FREE
Followed by a visit from

SANTA and his friends!

Sunday, December 14th
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
DEERFIELD RUN COMMUNITY CENTER
13000 Laurel-Bowie Road
Route 197, South Laurel
For more information call 301 776-2805; 301 953-7882
For Spanish 301 445-4509; TTY 301 445-4512

Join one of both of our Montpelier EMAIL GROUPS

YAHOO GROUP LIST SERV Go to
montpelieronline.org/join-the-montpelier-email-list/

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Go to Montpelier.nextdoor.com/join

Call the Info Line 888 MCA INF ( 888 622622-463 )

Press (zero) for Community Announcements
Press 11 for the ACCC
Press 12 for Resale Packages
Press 13 for the Administrative Assistant
Press 14 for Social Events & RSVPs
Press 15 for Tennis Court Access
Check the Website www.montpelieronline.org
Call or email a Board Member Contact information is on page 3 of every newsletter and can also
be found online at www.montpelieronline.org
Come to a Board Meeting The second Tuesday of every month, 7 PM, Deerfield Recreation Center
Read your Montpelier Today Newsletter
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Montpelier Mansion
SelfSelf-guided tours of Montpelier are
offered Thursdays through Tuesdays,
11am to 3pm. We are closed on
Wednesdays. The grounds are open
dawn til dusk, and feature a large flower and herb garden, a boxwood maze, and 70 acres of woods and fields
to explore. You are welcome to bring a picnic.
Saturday, November 15, 1:30pm
Needleart Tea
Enjoy a seasonal, 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 in Montpeliers elegant East Wing.
Arrive early for free admission to Needleart 2014, Montpeliers annual exhibit of exquisite stitched art, sponsored
by Stitching Pretty of Laurel. Also, bring your current
needle art project to share, show off, or get advice on
from fellow tea-goers. Adults.
Fee:
$29 per person, $25 for members of Friends of
Montpelier. Price
includes gratuity and
self-guided tour of
the mansion. Reservations and advance
payment required.
Reservations required
by Wednesday, November 12!
Call 301-377-7817
(no e-mail reservations please)

9650 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708

301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544

times to the tobacco buyout of the late 20th century. Come and hear how tobacco
defined a region for
generations and how the "blest leaf" was cultivated and
cursed!
The lectures are free and do not require a reservation.

December 88-23, 11 amam-4 pm, Daily (Closed WednesOrnament Emposium

days.)
See original, artistic ornaments in a traditional holiday
setting. Montpelier hosts a juried show of handmade
ornaments by several area artists. This is a great place to
shop for unique gifts and support local artists. You will
also find books, tea items, old-fashioned toys, Montpelier
memorabilia and more.
FREE, Adults and children with adult supervision
December 12 & 13, 66-9 pm (Last tour starts at 8:30 pm)
CANDLELIGHT TOURS
Warm up your winter evenings with festive music, lovely
candlelight and holiday greens. Local garden clubs display
their decorating skills throughout the
house. Area performers entertain nightly. Do holiday
crafts. Light refreshments served.
Friday is Girl Scout Night - Girl Scouts get in free! Saturday is Boy Scout Night - Boy Scouts get in free!
Special offer for South Laurel residents! If you're zip code
is 20708, get one FREE adult or child admission with the
purchase of two adult tickets!
Cost:
$3/adult; $1/ages 6-18; Free for 5 & under
Ages:
All ages

December 20 and December 21, 2014 1:30 pm

Holiday Teas
See Montpelier decorated for the holidays and enjoy a
prix fixe menu of seasonal cakes and pastries, fine finger
Wednesday, November 19, 7:30pm
sandwiches, buttery scones and a selection of two quality
Tobacco: Southern Maryland's Cultural Icon
Archivist and Maryland historian, Franklin A. Robinson, Jr. loose leaf teas, all served on china in Montpelier's elegant
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discusses the Maryland tobacco culture from colonial
Fall History Lecture Series Trades of Land and Sea
Light refreshments served.

JOIN A MONTPELIER COMMITTEE

Architectural
Control & compliance
Communications
Election committee

Finance
Facilities (Grounds)
Governing Documents
Pool Operations

Nominating
Security
Social

Benevolent Fund
Traffic
Welcoming

Tennis

Name:

___________________________________________________________

Address:

___________________________________________________________

Phone(evenings) or email: __________________________________________________

Please mail to:

MCA
P.O. Box 2503
Laurel, MD 20709-2503
...or call/email a chairperson or board member to volunteer.

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Helping Hands are younger Montpelier residents willing to work for other residents at hourly or fixed
rates arranged between you and the helper. There is no charge for a Helping Hands listing. Please call
888 622-4630 x103 or email emhughes@comcast.net to be included on the next Helping Hands
registry or if any updates are needed on your listing.

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Friends of Montpelier

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East Wing.
Reservations and advance payment required.
$29/person; $25/Friends of Montpelier members.
Ages:
18 & up

Membership Fee: $15/year

Additional Family Member: $5/year
NAME

Montpelier Mansion
9650 Muirkirk Road. Laurel 20708
Contact: 301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544

ADDRESS

Hope to see you at Montpelier Manson soon.

Holly A. Burnham
Historian/Museum Educator
Montpelier Mansion
9650 Muirkirk Road
Laurel, Maryland 20708
www.history.pgparks.com

PHONE

CASH

Mail to:

Benefits Include:

Friends of Montpelier
c/o Jeri Witt
12215 Shadetree Lane
Laurel, MD 20708

Quarterly subscriptions to
the Fireback Newsletter

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events

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