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MONTPELIER TODAY MONTPELIER TODAY MONTPELIER TODAY MONTPELIER TODAYTHE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
July/August 2015 Inside this issue:
2015 Board of Trustees
President’s Letter 42015 Nomination Form 5
April 2015 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 7
April 2015 ACCC Meeting Report 8
May 2015 ACCC Meeting Report 10
Financials 11
Security Committee Report 14
Traffic Committee Report 14
4th of July Bike Parade & Events 15
ACCC Approval Form 23
Helping Hands 25
GLO in the Garden 20
May 2015 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 9
3rd Annual 5K Race and Fun Run 16
5K Registration Form
19
Bob Derrick, President Chair, Executive Committee
301 776-5008derrickr@wans.net
Jack Keating, Vice President
Member, Executive Committee301 325-0497
jjktito@aol.com
Lillian Fazio, TreasurerChair, Finance Committee
Chair, Tennis Committee
301 776-3267Lillian_fazio@aol.com
Patricia Douville, Secretary Member, Executive Committee
Chair, Social & Nominating Committees
301 490-7614 pldouville@verizon.net
Paul Buehler, TrusteeCo-Chair, Facilities Committee
301 776-9886 buehler@freestate.net
Brad Gimbert, TrusteeCo-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-8366mgimbert@verizon.net
Tim Jacobs, Trustee916 712-1731tim@jacobszone.com
Richard Mason, TrusteeChair, Security CommitteeChair, Traffic Committee 301 346-6250rsmason@aol.com
Jean Sorrentino, Trustee301 776-3650sorrentino12@verizon.net
Committees
Architectural Control & Compliance—Michael Boddie, Chair(301) 526-3520Michael.boddie@aol.com
Communications Committee—Sean Beaver, Chairseanbeaver@gmail.com202 330-7616
Elections & Swim Team — Lynne Collman, Chair301 776-3098lbcollman@gmail.com
Pool Committee—Mary Derrick, Chair301 776-5008derrickr@wans.net
Welcoming Committee—Gloria Hynesgloriahynes@verizon.net
Assistant to the BoardMary Hughes—888-622-4630 x103emhughes@comcast.net
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UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
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MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
2 TRUST NOMINATION ORM
MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 10, 2015 TO BE VALID
The following member, in good standing of the Montpelier Community Association, Inc., is here- by submitted for consideration as a member of the 2015-2016 Board of Trustees.
NAME (Please Print)
ADDRESS LOT#
The term of service of a Trustee shall be one (1) year beginning with the October Board meeting.Duties as outlined in the Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Bylaws.Trustees shall have a fiduciary relationship with the Members and a duty of due care and dili-gence with respect to the property and affairs of the Association. Each Trustee shall:
a. remain informed at all times about the business of the Association; b. attend and participate in Board meetings;c. obtain and read on a timely basis the monthly financial statements and the minutes Board
meetings;d. act in the best interests of the Association;e. act in accordance with the provisions of the Articles, the Declaration, and the Bylaws;f. exercise reasonable diligence in carrying out and following through on responsibilities
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Nominations for Trustee to be elected shall be made by written petition of two (2) Membersother than the nominee:
Petitioner 1: Name (print) Signature Address Date
Petitioner 2: Name (print) Signature Address Date
Nominee: Please complete the Biographical Information Form on the back of this form. Yourresponses will be printed in the September issue of the Newsletter.
Mail or otherwise deliver this completed form by or before August 10, 2015 to:
Nominating Committee, MCA, Inc.P.O. Box 2503
Laurel, Maryland 20709
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BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION FORM FOR BOARD OF
TRUSTEE CANDIDATES
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Number of years living in Montpelier______
Previous participation in MCA activities:
Other relevant background information (participation in other community associations, boards,community work or other experience that would be relevant to the community (200 words orless):
Specific MCA Board functions that are of interest (check one or more):
Architectural Control and Compliance Communications Election
Finance Governing Documents Grounds Maintenance/Facilities
Nominating Pool Operations Security Social Activities
Traffic
Any additional information or comments:
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!At the end of the article about Montpelier homes in the
May/June 2015 newsletter, the following was asked:
...some may know this but many don’t – while it may
appear that each street has a mix of the models and vari-
ations on them, there is one street in Montpelier that
doesn’t. Which street does not have the Jamestown model
on it?
The answer is……. Crystal Rock Lane! Although there is a
Jamestown that sits at the corner of Crystal Rock and
Oxwell Lanes, it is on Oxwell Lane, not Crystal Rock. As a
result, there are no Jamestown’s located on Crystal Rock
Lane!
DID YO U KNOW THAT…?
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Call the pool for weather related announcements: 301-317-0106
Tricia Douville, Social Chair
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July 4AT THE
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your patriotic pride!
2:45 pm - Field Games
3:15 pm - Pool Games
5:30 pm - Potluck dinnerHot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, chips and paper products provided by MCA.
Bring an appetizer, salad, side dish or dessert to share.
Music and Dancing - R.S.V.P. by July 3Sign up when you're at the pool or call the pool
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The 37th Anniversaryof the
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Montpelier Mansion Grounds9652 Muirkirk Road at Route 197 in South Laurel
Two-Hour Concerts at 7:30 PM
Friday, June 26thI&I Riddin—Caribbean: Soca, Reggae, Calypso
Friday, July 10thFour Star Combo– Rockabill, Honky Tonk
Friday, July 17th Shakespeare in the Pa rk —Ro me o & Juliet
Friday, July 24th The Tribe—R&B, Jazz, Soul, Funk
Friday, August 7thJazz Caravan—Blues, Swing, Motown
Bring some friends, a picnic, a blanket and/or a chair .Free public and handicapped parking is available via both the Montpelier Drive and Muirkirk Road
entrances off Route 197, 1/4 mile West of the Baltimore/Washington Parkway (Route 295)
For information or to receive a concert brochure call 301-776-2805
The South Laurel Recreation Council
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Did you know…? Fun & Interesting facts about the state of Maryland
♦The United States Naval Academy was founded on
October 10, 1845 at Annapolis.
♦ In 1830 the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
built the first railroad station in Baltimore.
♦During revolutionary times Rockville was known asHungerford's Tavern the name of its most familiar
landmark. One of the first calls to freedom from
British rule was heard at the tavern in 1774.
♦ Fort Meade near Laurel became a base because a
train engineer delivering soldiers to Meade knew
only one Meade, the one in Maryland. He was not
aware of Fort Meade, Florida. The confusion hap-
pened so often a second base was built in Maryland
in an attempt to avoid the confusion.
♦The first dental school in the United States opened
at the University of Maryland.
♦Babe Ruth, the Sultan of Swat, was born in Balti-
more and attended Saint Mary's Industrial School.
♦Other Major League Ball player besides "The Babe"
born in Maryland include Cal
Ripken, Jr., Billy Ripken, Lefty
Grove, Frank (Home Run)
Baker, Harold Baines, Al Ka-
line, Denny Neagle, and Jim-
mie Foxx.
♦Tilghman Island is home to the Skipjacks, the only
commercial sailing fleet in North America.
♦Since May 30th, 1949 the US flag has flown contin-
uously over the monument marking the site of
Francis Scott Key's birthplace. The flag flies at Terra
Rubra Farm, Carroll County, Keymar, Maryland as
mandated by a Joint Resolution of Congress.
♦The 1,200 ft Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is
the second longest continuous truss bridge in the
nation.♦The 4.03 mile William Preston Lane Memorial (Bay
Bridge), joins the western part of Maryland to the(Continued on page 22)
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eastern shore and crosses Chesapeake Bay.
♦Annapolis is known as the sailing capital of the
world.
♦ Located in the Chesapeake Bay, Smith Island is
Maryland's only inhabited off-shore Island.
♦The highest point in Maryland is 3,360 feet abovesea level on Backbone Mountain in Garrett County.
The absolute lowest point in Maryland is a depres-
sion, often called Bloody Point Hole, 174 feet below
sea level. The area is located approximately 1 mile
west-southwest of the southern tip of Kent Island in
Queen Anne's County.
♦The Maryland State House is the oldest state capi-
tol still in continuous legislative use.
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MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Architectural Control Committee
Approval FormMember No: Date:
Name: Address: Telephone: Email:
House Type: Framingham Jamestown Gramercy Eton
Type of Alteration: Addition/modification of basic structure Fence
Shed
Siding/Paint Deck Other (Including PODS, Dumpsters)Describe the alteration in detail. Information about dimension, materials and design must be included with this form or the project will not be considered by the ACC. Include any statement of special circumstances that may require deviation from
established and published guidelines. Any changes to the exterior of your home, including paint color, siding and win-dows, will require the approval of the neighbors on each side and in back of your home. Siding must blend harmoniouslywith 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 formajor 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 hishome to obtain their concurrence or comments. In the event the requester resides on a corner lot, the neighbor re-
siding adjacent to his rear property line must be contacted. The neighbors residing across the street must also becontacted if the project, when completed, can be seen from their property. Space for their name(s), address, concur-rence or comments is provided above. If the required neighbor approvals are not obtained by the requester the
ACC will contact the neighbors to get their comments which will delay processing of the request. Neighbor com-ments will be considered by the ACC in making a decision. Those neighbors that non-concur in a project will benotified in writing of the action taken by the ACC and advised of their right to appeal. If a project requiring ACCapproval 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 toemhughes@comcast.net. Note (1) Prince George's County law requires a building permit for all structural changes or additions to your home.
For ArchitecturalCommittee Use OnlyProject No:
Date Received:
Letter Sent:
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MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT The Architectural Control & Compliance Committee (ACCC) is committed to working with homeowners to en-sure covenant compliance in Montpelier. The ACCC can review approval requests between meetings and whenall requested information is provided with the form, many approvals can be granted within a week of submission.
SUBMIT an ACCC Approval Request FormBefore Making Exterior Changes to Your Home
No construction, addition, or alteration of a Montpelierhome shall be made without prior approval (approvalform on the preceding page) from the ACCC. No
sheds, detached structures (including fences) and
driveways may be erected or altered without prior
approval.
Proceeding without prior approval shall constitute a cov-enant violation subject to enforcement, including fines.If you are planning any work to the exterior of yourhome, first fill out the ACCC Approval Request Form
located in every Montpelier Today newsletter and on-line at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:
MCAATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Committee
P.O. Box 2503Laurel, MD 20709
Or by email to emhughes@comcast.net. Forms mayalso be brought to the monthly meeting. Meetings arethe first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at DeerfieldCommunity Center.
BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER
STORAGE
Boats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in
storage between November 1 and 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 includethe maximum time that the structure will be on the lot.Use an Approval Form for notification or send an emailto emhughes@comcast.net.
RENTING YOUR HOME
No Montpelier home can be used for any purpose otherthan a private dwelling for one family. Please notifyyour rental management company.
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 remain
on any Lot .
FIRST FREE FRIDAYS Montpelier offers free tours, a storytime, tavern games, and more on the
first Friday of each month (March - October).10-11am Preschool Story Time11am-4pm Free Tours, Tavern Games, DinosaurRoom, Hands-on Room in mansion, ALL FREE!Montpelier Mansion/Historic SiteContact: (301)377-7817; TTY (301)699-2544;montpeliermansion@pgparks.com We will have First Free Friday on July 3.
We will also have it on Friday, August 7, but regularfees will apply for Blast-in-the-Past, the hands-on his-tory playground. For more information on Blast-in-the-Past, visit http://www.pgparks.com/page64437.aspx.
For information on Montpelier and all our programs,visit http://history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/Montpelier_Mansion.htm. We hope to see you soon atMontpelier!
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Helping Hands are younger Montpelier residents willing to work for other residents at hourly or fixedrates 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 Handsregistry or if any updates are needed on your listing.
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