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Bob Derrick, President

Chair, Executive Committee
301 776-5008
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Jack Keating, Vice President
Member, Executive Committee
301 325-0497
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Lillian Fazio, Treasurer
Chair, Finance Committee
Chair, Tennis Committee
301 776-3267
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Patricia Douville, Secretary
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Chair, Social Committee
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Paul Buehler, Trustee
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Brad Gimbert, Trustee
Co-Chair, Facilities Committee
Chair, Nominating Committee
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Tim Jacobs, Trustee
916 712-1731
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Richard Mason, Trustee
Chair, Security Committee
Chair, Traffic Committee
301 346-6250
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Jean Sorrentino, Trustee
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2015 AFFIDAVIT & ASSESSMENT
The 2015 Adavit, Assessment and Pool User Form will be mailed to all members in late January. It will also be
available for downloading on the website, www.montpelieronline.org. The 2015 Annual Assessment is $305
and is due March 1, 2015. If you do not receive the Adavit & Assessment by February 1, please contact Mary
Hughes (emhughes@comcast.net or 888 622-4630x103).

Congratulaons to MCA President Bob Derrick, and Security Commi:ee Members Sean Beaver and Nancy
Stakem for graduang from the Cizens Police Academy, Session #35 on December 8, 2014. During the 12-week
program, they learned extensively about the Prince Georges County Police Department. Thanks to their parcipaon, the Montpelier Community represented one-half of the allo:ed slots for District VI.

UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, January 13 and Tuesday, February 10 for the monthly board
meengs at Deereld Community Center, preschool room. All meengs begin at 7 PM.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ACCC)

DATE
CHANGE

The monthly ACCC meengs will be Thursday, January 8th and Thursday,
February 5th at Deereld Community Center, preschool room, at 7 pm.

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Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2014
Trustees in A:endance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, Patricia
who had been breaking into houses. Mr. Bacarella statDouville, Lillian Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Jack Keang, Richard
ed that family members came face-to-face with the susMason and Jean Sorrenno.
pect and he would like to thank the police as well.
Trustees Absent with Cause: Tim Jacobs.
Mr. Stark, a new resident and county police ocer, has
Community Members Present: Joe Bacarella, Laszlo
joined the security commi:ee.
Boesze, Mary Derrick, Gloria Hynes and Mary Hughes.
Trac Commi+ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
President Bob Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:00 Trustee Mason had not received any updates regarding
roads or the realignment of ODell/Cedarbrook/Muirkirk.
PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
A Member of the commi:ee, Sean Beaver, is invesSecretarys Report: Tricia Douville
gang lighng opons and possible discounts for the
The minutes of the September 2014 Board meeng were community.
reviewed and amended. Trustee Keang made a moon Mr. Boesze reported that door to door solicing seems
to accept the amended minutes. Trustee Sorrenno se- to be on the increase. He also asked about the plans to
conded the moon and it passed unanimously.
get a speed indicator for Montpelier Drive. Trustee Mason explained that our COPS ocers have no control
Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio
over the placement of speed cameras / indicators, but
Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements which
they will make suggesons based on our requests.
were distributed.
Trustee Fazio reported WSSC plans to replace water Social Commi+ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson
mains on Montpelier Drive, Royal Ridge, Boxford Court The Fall Fesval will be Saturday, October 25, 2-4 pm.
and Cedarbrook Lane in the Spring of 2015. Mr. Boesze
suggested that Mary Lehman be asked if it wouldnt be Facili.es Commi+ee: Paul Buehler and Brad Gimbert, Cocost eecve for the county to x the roads waing for Chairpersons
major repairs in the future (such as Montpelier Drive) Trustee Keang reported that the concrete work at the
pool will start Thursday. The enre west side of the pool
when the water mains are replaced.
Trustee Fazio asked the bank to invesgate two elec- will be done. Trustee Derrick asked if the electrician that
comes to mark the power lines could look at the lights.
tronic deposits which appeared on the MCA statement.
The MCA sponsored 5 K Run bills are in, but Trustee Ms. Hynes jumped on the County program that supplied
Fazio needs to reconcile the gures with the organizer. FREE trees, shrubs, bulbs, plants and mulch for CommuExpenses were $2,335.84 and income was $1,526.59. nity Associaons and Churches and obtained 60 plants
The nal amount MCA contributed to the run will be and hundreds of ower bulbs. Our landscaping company
dug the holes and planted the enre load in one day
reported so a clear budget can be set for future events.
The a:orney has been asked to connue legal acon across the front of the pool parking lot and a couple se(the next step) against seven Members that have not lected sites around the common grounds.
Grading of the ineld of our ball eld needs to be done
paid the 2014 Annual Assessment.
with heavier equipment to dig up the grass and then we
ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent)
need periodic raking to keep it nice. The Facility ComTrustee Keang reported four Members a:ended the last mi:ee is considering opons.
ACCC meeng and were elected to the commi:ee. M. Only two bids ($5,000) are in hand for the potenal
Boddie was elected chairperson.
dumpster screen at the pool parking lot. Once a third bid
is in the Board will vote if that is a reasonable investPool Commi+ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson
ment to hide the dumpster from unauthorized dumping.
The pool has been winterized except for the plumbing.
Trustees Gimbert and Buehler are sll working on bids
The nal payment to management company can be
for the shade structure over the Volleyball picnic area.
made.
Three individuals have taken responsibility for the van- Tennis Commi+ee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson
dalism at the pool. They will be asked to pay for the Trustee Fazio reported that she purchased a rechargeable
damages and perform 50 hours of community service.
blower ($114) to clean out the cracks on the tennis courts.
Ms. Derrick has prepared the inventory of furniture and She then lled the cracks with patching material.
equipment for the treasurer to give to the accountant.
There being no addional old business, the meeng was
Security Commi+ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
recessed at 7:41 pm. The newly elected Board of Trustees
Trustee Mason thanked the police for capturing the man reconvened at 7:41 pm.
Continued on next page
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Trustees in A:endance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, Patricia

Douville, Lillian Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Jack Keang, Richard
Mason and Jean Sorrenno.
Trustees Absent with Cause: Tim Jacobs.

be replaced.
Ms. Hynes reported that MNCPPC said that they do not
own the Montpelier sign. She said that the fence around
the Montpelier sign needs to be cleaned and she will try
to hang wreaths on them for the holidays.
The free plants and trees have been planted along the
front of the pool parking lot on Cedarbrook.
Ms. Hynes suggested the underbrush could be cleared
out along the pathway on the pool side to make way for
some addional planng. Ms. Hynes reported that three
6-foot long benches, made from recycled plasc, but
looking like wood, could be purchased and shipped for
$1,180. Trustee Fazio made a moon to purchase the
three benches ($1180), 6 bags of concrete, and anchors
for installaon along the pathway. Trustee Mason seconded the moon. Several board members were concerned that benches could become a hang-out and an
a:racve nuisance. The moon failed with Trustees
Buehler, Douville, Gimbert, Keang and Sorrenno vong
against and Trustees Fazio and Mason vong yes.
Ms. Hynes asked the board to instruct the admin assistant to write to Mary Lehman to have Montpelier recommended for Phase 2 of the Pear Tree Replacement Program in the Fall of 2015. Several board members wanted
to be sure that homeowners would know in advance that
their tree would be removed. They also asked if the
county planned to replace trees that fall or die if we did
not request Phase 2. A le:er will be draNed clarifying
our understanding that Neighborhood Design arborists
will supervise marking of trees that need to be replaced
in advance of any cuQng and removal.
Mr. Bacarella spoke to the board regarding a ne levied
by the ACCC. He said that he was not appealing the ne,
but challenging the authority of the ACCC to issue a ne
for making repairs to the siding on his house. The ACCC
cited the Covenants for Lots, Arcle V, Secon 1 as the
reason for the violaon and subsequent ne; however
Mr. Bacarella argued that his house was never in
disrepair, but in a state of repair. Trustee Derrick
stated that the ACCC was responding to a complaint and
acted with their authority.

Trustee Douville made a moon to elect Trustee Derrick as

President. Trustee Fazio seconded the moon and it
passed unanimously.
Trustee Derrick made a moon to elect Trustee Keang as
Vice-President. Trustee Fazio seconded the moon and it
passed unanimously.
Trustee Fazio made a moon to elect Trustee Douville as
Secretary. Trustee Sorrenno seconded the moon and it
passed unanimously.
Trustee Douville made a moon to elect Trustee Fazio
Treasurer. Trustee Sorrenno seconded and it passed
unanimously. Trustee Keang made a moon to elect
Michael Boddie as ACCC Chairperson. Trustee Fazio seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.
Trustee Keang made a moon to elect Lynne Collman as
Elecons Commi:ee Chairperson. Trustee Gimbert seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.
Trustee Fazio made a moon to elect Trustee Douville as
the third member of the Execuve Commi:ee. Trustee
Sorrenno seconded the moon. Trustee Buehler made a
moon to elect Trustee Gimbert to the posion and Trustee Keang seconded. ANer wri:en ballots were submi:ed, there was a e. Trustee Gimbert conceded.
Trustee Douville made a moon to elect Trustee Gimbert
as Nominang Commi:ee Chairperson. Trustee Sorrenno
seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.
Trustee Douville made a moon to elect Ms. Derrick as
Pool Commi:ee Chairpersons. Trustee Fazio seconded the
moon and it passed unanimously.
Trustee Derrick nominated Trustee Douville Chairperson of
the Social Commi:ee. Trustee Sorrenno seconded and it
passed unanimously.
Trustee Derrick made a moon to elect Trustees Buehler
and Gimbert co-chairs of the Facilies Commi:ee. The
moon was seconded and passed unanimously.
Trustee Derrick made a moon to elect Trustee Mason
chair of Security and Trac Commi:ee. The moon was
The next meeng will be held on Tuesday, November 11,
seconded and passed unanimously.
2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center, preschool
room. The moon was made and seconded to adjourn at
NEW BUSINESS
8:51 pm. The moon passed unanimously.
Ms. Hynes has the contract for the three planters which
will be given to the admin assistant. The dead plants will

ACCC REPORT
October 2, 2014

Hughes.
The meeng was called to order at 7:01 PM by M. BodCommi:ee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian die. The minutes of the September meeng, as tranDennis, Colin Hebert, and Jack Keang.
scribed by M. Hughes, were reviewed. B. Dennis made a
Community Members Present: Joe Bacarella and Mary
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Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
November 11, 2014
Trustees in A:endance: Lillian Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Tim
Jacobs, Jack Keang, Richard Mason and Jean Sorrenno.
Trustees Absent with Cause: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick and
Patricia Douville.
Community Members Present: Joe Bacarella, Mary Derrick,
Dody Gibson and Mary Hughes.
Vice-President Jack Keang called the meeng to order at
7:04 PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville (absent)
The minutes of the October 2014 Board meeng were reviewed and amended. Trustee Fazio made a moon to
accept the amended minutes. Trustee Sorrenno seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.

One member is replacing their windows and no approval

was needed.
Boats, trailers, etc. need to be in storage aNer November
1 and we have almost 100% compliance.
Facili.es Commi+ee: Paul Buehler (absent) and Brad
Gimbert, Co-Chairpersons
Trustee Gimbert has some quotes on the shade structure
and Trustee Buehler has some as well. They will coordinate and present them soon.
Trustee Gimbert had no new informaon regarding the
dumpster screen or the ineld raking.
The playground equipment was installed and the reshred nuggets can be spread aNer the leaves fall and are
removed. A suggeson was made to use community service hours to spread the nuggets.
The landscaper was asked to clear out branches and
trees around the tennis and basketball courts. Ms. Derrick was asked to coordinate the use of community service hours for this if possible.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements which
were distributed.
Trustee Fazio made a moon to accept the report as
submi:ed. Trustee Sorrenno seconded the moon
and it passed unanimously.
The accounng for the 5K has been reconciled, but Pool Commi+ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson
there is some queson over the exact number of paying Trustee Keang reported that the concrete was nished
runners. The cost to the MCA to sponsor the 5 K was today. Cracked and split conduit was discovered, along
$809.25. For events in the future, the board will clarify with frayed wiring, and it was all replaced. Cracks were
the accounng required there is no confusion.
also found in the front wall of the baby pool and that
Trustee Fazio requested a new dumpster and thought was replaced as well. Lighthouse will install new gromwe had a replacement, but the old one is sll there. She mets for the pool cover and winterize the plumbing.
will call again.
Lighthouse will submit their bid for next year and the
board has the opon to accept it for another year. Ms.
ACCC: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent)
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Trustee Keang reported li:le acvity for November.
moon that the ne ($1,500) would be imposed as stated
moon to accept the amended minutes. J. Keang se in the le:er and the homeowner can appeal the decision
to the Board of Trustees. J. Keang seconded the moon
conded the moon and it passed unanimously.
and it passed unanimously.
M. Boddie, B. Dennis, C. Hebert, and J. Keang volun
teered to serve on the ACCC for the 20142015 term. J. NEW BUSINESS:
Keang made a moon to elect M. Boddie as chairperson. 12509 Cedarbrook Lane Homeowner requested approval
C. Hebert seconded and it passed unanimously.
to widen his driveway 3 feet on either side. J. Keang
made a moon to approve the request and B. Dennis se
OLD BUSINESS:
conded the moon. It passed unanimously.
12702 Silverbirch Lane No complaints regarding trac 12802 Silverbirch Lane Neighbors are cuQng the grass at
or other nuisances. Mr. Bacarella agreed it was be:er.
this vacant home. The county has been noed of con
12704 Silverbirch Lane A le:er was sent to the home cerns regarding propane tanks and outdoor lamp oil. The
owner stang that it appeared that the siding was n MCA is trying to locate the owners or lender for mainte
ished, the ne totaled $1,500 and nofying him of the nance of the property.
right to appeal. The homeowner a:ended the meeng
and stated that he was not appealing the ne because the The next meeng will be Thursday, November 6, 2014 at
house was not in a state of disrepair and he disputed the 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center, preschool room.
authority of the ACCC to issue the ne. B. Dennis made a The meeng adjourned at 7:44 pm.
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OLD BUSINESS
Trustee Derrick spoke with Ms. Valenne of the Neigh
borhood Design Project to conrm that Montpeliers par
cipaon in the Bradford Pear Tree Replacement Project
would give homeowners sucient warning if their trees
needed to be replaced. Opons for keeping trees were
also discussed. The survey and marking of trees will not
begin unl the Spring of 2015. A le:er will be prepared
and distributed to all members so that everyone under
stands the program and their opons.
Trustee Keang reported that the Communicaons
Commi:ee chairmanship had not been lled. Trustee Ja
cobs was suggested, but he is busy, and already responsi
ble for the privately owned, Yahoo Group and modera
tors. A current member of the commi:ee will be asked if
they are willing to serve as chairperson.

Derrick reported that their management was very good

this year.
The board will determine if patching and repairing of
trouble spots is required in the Spring.
The vandalism at the pool has been resolved.
Security Commi+ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
Trustee Mason reported that police discovered a neigh
bor had died in her home on Graystone Lane. It appears
that she died of natural causes.
Five new patrol ocers have been assigned to the Belts
ville staon, including one addional COPS ocer.
Two arcles were prepared for the newsle:er by com
mi:ee member, Sean Beaver. They were about exterior
lighng for our homes and crime prevenon.
Trac Commi+ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
Trustee Mason reported that Mary Lehman and a repre
sentave from the County Department of Public Works
will a:end our December 9 Board meeng (moved to
January Meeng to allow for more adversement of the
event) to discuss realignment of ODell/Cedarbrook/
Muirkirk and other road improvement projects.
Trustee Mason met with the County Revenue Authority
Director. He requested a speed camera on Montpelier
Drive closer to Deereld Run Elementary School. The
school on the corner of Claxton and Montpelier closed, so
there is no authority for the County to put a speed cam
era in that area of Montpelier Drive.
Trustee Mason was told that the dead tree on Cedar
brook near Briardale (which was reported to the County
over a year ago) was cut down; however, it is sll there.

NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Bacarella received a le:er from the board regarding
his challenge of the authority of the ACCC to issue a ne
for making repairs to the siding on his house, but he did
not receive the insurance policy and documents which he
requested. Ms. Hughes emailed the requested documents
and called Mr. Bacarella to conrm receipt, but she never
received a reply. The ma:er will be connued unl next
month. Mr. Bacarella agreed that an emailed copy of the
documents was acceptable and his email address was
conrmed. He was also given printed, contact informaon
on the board members for the past two years as he had
requested.

The next Board meeng will be held on Tuesday, Decem

ber 9, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center,
Social Commi+ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson (absent) preschool room. The moon was made and seconded to
adjourn at 7:53pm. The moon passed unanimously.
No report.

SECURITY COMITTEE REPORT

Driveway Resealing Scam: Be aware of men going
around the neighborhood asking to reseal driveways.
They claim to be using a method that will x the
cracks. A resident agreed to the repairs and they de
manded $1,200 in cash. The resident had to drive to the
bank to withdraw that amount to pay them. I think the
going rate for this job is certainly less than $500 so be
ware of this scam. Make sure you nd out what the
price is before you agree to let them do it and decide if
you are comfortable paying them in cash. Security Com
mi:ee strongly recommends that you do not purchase
any service from a doortodoor person.

pany me on this inspecon. I will report to new owner

of house.
Prince Georges County Police: Our Beltsville COPS Unit
has issued the following alerts/informaon:
Ocer Wilson presented Safe Shoppers Awareness
Seminar. Details were sent via group email to the
community.
Street Smart Brochure containing ps for pedestrian,
bicyclists, and drivers, forwarded to the community.
Wanted Wednesday messages emailed to community.

Nancy Stakem and I a:ended the monthly Cizens Advi

8711 Graystone Lane: Cousin of deceased resident,
sory Council Meengs (CAC). All crimes are down in
who lives near Bualo, NY requested the Security Com District VI. Chief McGaw a:ributes this improvement
mi:ee inspect the outside of the house to make sure
to police interacon with local communies.
house is secure. I have requested Ocer Wilson accom
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ACCC REPORT
November 6, 2014

owner of the vacant house for maintenance of the

property.

Commi:ee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian

NEW BUSINESS:
Dennis, Michael Flowe, Colin Hebert, and Jack Keang.
Community Members Present: Peter Brown, Richard 12309 Shadetree Lane Approval granted online to give
homeowners an excepon to increase the height of
Mason and Mary Hughes.
their proposed fence from 54 inches to 60 inches.
The meeng was called to order at 7:01 PM by M. Bod 12606 Silverbirch Lane Owners noed the ACCC that
die. The minutes of the October meeng, as transcribed
they will be replacing their windows with new energy
by M. Hughes, were reviewed. J. Keang made a moon
ecient windows and matching the original style.
to accept the minutes. M. Flowe seconded the moon 12101 Cedarbrook Lane A complaint was made regard
and it passed unanimously.
ing a fallen tree, garbage cans and lack of mainte
nance of the property. It will be invesgated and a
M. Flowe volunteered to serve on the ACCC for the 2014
le:er will be sent if violaons are veried.
2015 term.
A complaint was made regarding a large boat parked in
the vicinity of Cedarbrook and Eastbourne. It will be
OLD BUSINESS:
invesgated and a le:er will be sent if veried.
12702 Silverbirch Lane There have been no complaints
A
homeowner
asked for claricaon of the covenants
regarding trac or other nuisances in several
regarding
signs.
A neighbor complained aNer someone
months. The owner and residents have complied
removed
a
vendors
sign from the property. Secon 4,
and there is no need for another meeng.
Signs,
states
that
no
permanent signs are allowed; how
12704 Silverbirch Lane At the October meeng, the
ever,
the
County
has
statutes restricng signs on the
ACCC armed the ne ($1,500) would be imposed.
rightofway.
The homeowner has not appealed to the Board of
Trustees, but did a:end the Board meeng to ques A homeowner observed that the neighborhood does not
on the authority of the ACCC to impose the ne. look as good as it used to look. Some members felt that
The Board responded in a le:er and cited the cove it was dicult to survey the enre neighborhood with
nants and authority for the ACCC to impose the ne. only four commi:ee members. Volunteers are needed
J. Keang made a moon to wait and see if the for the commi:ee.
homeowner decides to appeal the ne before pro The next meeng of the ACCC will be Thursday, Decem
ceeding with the ma:er. C. Hebert seconded the ber 4, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center,
moon and it passed unanimously.
preschool room. The meeng adjourned at 7:49 pm.
12802 Silverbirch Lane The County has contacted the

TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT

Mark Middlebusher has joined the Trac Commi:ee to
work on special projects and assist Colleen Elliker to iden
fy roads needing repair. Sean Beaver connues to develop
informaon for improved residenal lighng

plans for improving Muirkirk as it intersects with Cedar

brook and Mt. Pleasant to handle the increased trac cre
ated by the opening of the ICC to Route 1. We encourage
all interested residents to a:end. Quesons are welcome.

Important Guests at 1-13-15 MCA Board Mee.ng: Coun

cilwoman Mary Lehman and Dwight Joseph, Chief Con
strucon Division of Prince Georges County Dept. of Public
Works will a:end our monthly meeng at Deereld Run
Community Center @ 7PM on 11315. They will update all
on community road improvements to include the resurfac
ing of roads torn up by WSSC pipe replacement program,
Montpelier Drive "GreenWay" improvements, current up
date on the Cedarbrook/Odell/Murikirk realignment, and

I have been asked to remind all residents to clean your

curbside gu:ers. The Police remind us that it is unsafe for
cars and pedestrians, especially when it rains, to have slip
pery leaves on the curb. WSSC also reminds us that leaves
create a drainage problem by clogging their drainage
pipes. Also, please kindly ask your neighbors who are not
on our group emails to remove the leaves.
Richard Mason, Chairperson

Newsle:er was forwarded to community.

Richard Mason, Chairperson

(Continued from page 8)

Councilwoman Mary Lehman Updates: Invitaon for

her Holiday Mixer sent to residents and her December
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FINANCIAL REPORT
PROFIT & LOSS THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Continued on next page

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Financials continued

Submi:ed by Lillian Fazio, MCA Treasurer

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COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION, INC.
2015 BUDGET
2015
Assessment
$305

INCOME
Assessments
Pool Passes
Extended Family Membership
Guest Passes
Other Fees
Administration Fees
Legal Reimbursement
Fines
Interest-Late Assessments
Resale Pkgs
Donations
Other Income
Bank Interest
Advertising
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENSE
Reserve Fund Expenses
Pool Operations
Pool Contract
Maintenance & Repair
Gate attendants
Furniture
Health Dept.
Total Pool Operations
Common Grounds
Landscaping Contract
General Maintenance
Gate Keeper
Cleanup
Courts & Playground
Total Common Grounds
Utilities
Electric
Water
Trash
Telephone
Gas
Total Utilities
Administrative Costs
Wages
Office Expense & Supplies
Monthly Meetings
Mileage Reimbursement
P.O. Boxes
Bank Charges
Total Administrative Costs
Newsletter
Printing
Admistrative Assistant-Wages
Delivery
Supplies & Postage
Total Newsletter
Professional Fees
Accountant
Attorney
Total Professional Fees
Insurance
Other Expenses
Social Committee
Taxes
Communications
Bank Charges
Misc.
Total Other Expenses
Fund for Uncollectible Debt
Contingency Provision
TOTAL EXPENSE

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MCA Budget 2014

Asmt. $295
$205,025

Nov.30, 2014
ACTUAL
$211,723

Budget 2015
Asmt, $305
$211,975

3,000
2,000

$2,450
$4,610

$2,500
$4,000

2,000
1,000
50
250
200
2,500
2,000
4,000
$222,025

$3,400
$2,900
$550
$661
$850
$2,838
$2,399
$881
$6,442
$239,704

$2,000
$1,000
$100
$250
$200
$2,000
$200
$900
$6,000
$231,125

20,503

$19,477

$21,198

60,000
6,000
11,000
5,000
500
82,500

$59,700
$3,985
$8,276
$942

$69,000
$6,000
$11,000
$5,000

$72,903

$91,000

8,000
1,000
2,400
600
1,500
13,500

$6,760
$7,023
$2,200
$1,100
$889
$17,972

$9,000
$5,000
$2,400
$1,200
$1,500
$19,100

12,000
9,000
3,000
500
500
25,000

$11,411
$11,617
$2,779
$430
$290
$26,527

$12,000
$12,000
$3,000
$500
$500
$28,000

12,000
2,500
1,500
400
300
16,700

$12,642
$1,764
$1,080
$314
$192
$104
$16,096

$12,000
$2,000
$1,200
$400
$200
$100
$15,900

6,000
3,000
2,000
600
11,600

$5,624
$2,658
$1,810
$341
$10,433

$6,000
$3,000
$2,000
$500
$11,500

5,000
6,500
11,500
7,000

$4,688
$6,266
$10,954
$5,549

$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$7,000

4,000
1,000
600

$4,540
$1,254
$422

$5,000
$1,300
$500
$2,600

500
6,100

$2,538
$8,754
$3,751
$0
$192,416

25,622
$222,025

$9,400
$2,000
$11,027
$231,125

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WSSC Policy Update

Montpelier Residents,
I spoke with David Wilkins, Customer Care Representave for WSSC concerning their policy with
work in our community. Their dispatchers work
on a priority basis and determine a pipe break vs.
a valve leak which occurred at Montpelier Drive
and Silverbirch Lane. David realizes that we want
all WSSC problems xed immediately, but they
have to take care of major problems rst. Their
policy is to wait 60 to 90 days before nalizing
repair of streets that they dig up. This is because
they need for the temporary patch to se:le before the nal repair. There will be pipe replacement on specic streets this Spring and Summer. I don't have specic informaon but have
been assured that the individuals involved will be
noed in advance. If you have quesons, you
can call David Wilkins 301-206-4371 or email david.wilkins@wsscwater.com. Please share any
general informaon with the community.
Richard Mason
Trac Chairman
Orwood Lane

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SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT

Congratulaons to the following winners of our holiday

lights contest:
12308 Mt. Pleasant 8715 Crystal Rock
8909 Eastbourne
12813 Fernwood
9308 Montpelier
12300 Mt. Pleasant

The results were announced on the list serv, Nextdoor,

website, Facebook page and on 888 622-4630 (MCA
Info Line) so we hope that you were able to get out and
enjoy them. If not, you can sll see the winners on the
web site www.montpelieronline.org and Facebook.
Your Social Commi:ee,
John and Tricia Douville

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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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 installa.on of roof-mounted solar

collectors provided that they comply with all State and Local laws. The ACCC requests no.ca.on of
the intent to install solar collectors and the approximate date for installa.on. 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 ques.on, contact the
ACCC by email/phone.

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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.

Information removed from online version.

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.
CMIT Art Exhibit
January 66- February 20, 2015 11 amam-4 pm
(Closed Wednesdays)
Montpelier is honored to display the work of these talented young artists from CMIT charter school. The
theme for this year's exhibit is Autumn Landscapes &
Scenes; students have interpreted this theme and will
display a major art piece from the school year.
Exhibit is free with cost of admission.

9650 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708

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

music to honor our first president.

MOM is a non-profit collective of over seventy musicians
and artists based in the D.C. area. Founded and directed
by Robin Fay Massie-Pighee, MOM was formed n 2010 to
raise funds to assist victims of natural disaster and other
tragedies through benefit concerts.
For this concert, free-will donations accepted to benefit
Serenitys Door, a non-profit organization dedicated to
empowering women affected by domestic violence
to take control of their lives.
Cost:
Members of the Friends of Montpelier: $10;
Non-Members: $15
Ages:
16 & up

Friends of Montpelier

Chocolate Lovers Tea

Saturday, February 14, 2014 1:30 pm
Calling all chocolate lovers! At this tea, you'll enjoy a
prix fixe menu of fine finger sandwiches, scrumptious
cakes and pastries, buttery scones, and your choice of
two quality loose leaf teas. The assorted pastries will all
be served on china and tiered stands. Along with our
usual fare, well have plenty of chocolate--taste it in all
forms and learn the history.
Price includes gratuity and self-guided tour of the mansion. Reservations & advance payment required.
$29/person; $25/members of Friends of Montpelier
Ages: 18 & up

Membership Fee: $15/year

Additional Family Member: $5/year

George Washington Musicale

February 15, 2015 2 pm (Snow Date: February 22)
The annual classical music showcase will feature the
Musicians of Mercy (MOM). In this performance, Marlissa
Hudson, soprano, Robin Fay Massie-Pighee, violist,
and Dana Kristina-Joi Morgan, pianist, will play classical

Mail to:

Benefits Include:

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

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Come to a Board Meeting The second Tuesday of every month, 7 PM, Deerfield Recreation Center
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