The Newsletter Of The Montpelier Community Association

Montpelier Today
September-October 2011

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2011 Board of Trustees

Bob Derrick, President Chair, Executive Committee 301 776-5008 derrickr@wans.net Jack Keating, Vice President Member, Executive Committee 301 325-0497 jjk9307@aol.com Lillian Fazio, Treasurer Chair, Finance Committee 301 776-3267 lillian.fazio@aol.com Patricia Douville, Secretary Member, Executive Committee 301 490-7614 pldouville@verizon.net Paul Buehler, Trustee Chair, Pool Committee 301 776-9886 buehler@freestate.net Richard Dengler, Trustee Chair, Security Committee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 725-6930 rdeng55@comcast.net Dave Eisenberg, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-1842 eisenberg44@gmail.com Tony Fleming, Trustee Chair, Governing Documents Committee 202 213-6856 tonyrfleming@gmail.com Tim Jacobs, Trustee Chair, Communications Committee 916 712-1731 tim@jacobszone.com

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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

September-October 2011

Inside this issue:

MONTPELIER TODAY is published by the MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

Presidents Letter 2011 Candidates Biographies Communications Survey 2011 MCA Board Election Ballot 2010 Annual Meeting Minutes June 2011 MCA Board Meeting Minutes June 2011 ACCC Meeting Minutes July 2011 MCA Board Meeting Minutes Treasurers Report Marlins Report GLO in the Garden ACCC Approval Form Helping Hands

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PRESIDENTS LETTER
Dear Neighbors: Another year has flown by and the 2011 Board of Trustees is winding down after a great year. We never failed to have a meeting due to lack of a quorum which allowed us to keep running the business of the Association. We completed all our projects in time to maximize the summertime fun in the sun. Jim Harkins renovated the benches in front of the tennis courts and replaced the wooden feet on the benches inside, so they would not dig into our newly resurfaced courts. One of the most noticeable projects of the year was the cleaning up of the bushes around the courts. Not sure if the increased use of the tennis courts was due to the great weather, new surfaces or the fact that we could see the courts so well now. They just seem to be calling out to us as we drive by after work. The back hill of the pool also continues to improve as we turn dirt into a nicely landscaped vista. Soon there will be enough on the hill to reduce the demand for weeding and we will be able to enjoy a low maintenance area that will grow more beautiful every year. The Architectural Control and Compliance Committee volunteers, led by Michael Boddie, continue to work through the issues with the many homes we have that are in the hands of the banks and mortgage companies. Neighbors have improvements that must be checked and voted on, as well as the occasional complaints that need to be handled. We have the luxury of having seasoned ACCC veterans to adjudicate their conflicts. It is truly a thankless job and we appreciate their time and dedication.

Finally, I would like to thank the 2011 Board of Trustees for supporting the community with their time and energy. Whether it was Lillian Fazio paying the bills while picking up deadfall around the tennis courts and pool back hill or Tony Fleming totally revamping our web site and standardizing the Governing Documents, we have a super group. My trusty VP, Jack Keating had the tennis courts fence painted and installed new drinking fountains at the tennis courts and pool. Tricia Douville kept the minutes going when our tireless keeper-of-all-information Administrative Assistant, Mary Hughes was out of town; we sure do miss her when she is at the beach. The facilities have been well cared for by Richard Dengler and Dave Eisenberg while the Yahoo messages have been kept efficiently moving with Tim Jacobs at the helm. And last but not least, Paul Buehler has fought the good fight with the cicada killing sand wasps in the volleyball court while caring for the biggest attraction and most rare of amenities, our neighborhood pool. Thank you for letting me be a part of it, it has truly been a great year. Bob Derrick

UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR ALL MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 13 and Tuesday, October 11 for the monthly board meetings at Deerfield Community Center, preschool room. All meetings begin at 7 PM. Montpelier homeowners are encouraged to attend. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ACCC) Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Deerfield Community Center, preschool room. The next meetings will be Thursday, September 1 and Thursday, October 6.

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CANDIDATES FOR THE MCA, INC. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2010-2011

The following members of the Montpelier Community Association have submitted their names for election to the MCA Board of Trustees. Please read the following brief biographies and cast your vote at the Annual Meeting, September 25 at 2 pm at the Montpelier Art Barn. If you are unable to attend the Annual Meeting, you can still vote by proxy. A proxy form can be found in this issue of Montpelier Today, Page 7. Paul Buehler 9000 Golden Pass 301 776-9886 As a board member, I will continue to improve and maintain the Montpelier community common grounds. I will also continue on as Pool Committee Chairman. I have been a Montpelier resident for 20 years and really enjoy the community and residents. I have been on the board since 2009, served as Pool Committee Chairperson since 2007 and was league representative for the Marlins Swim Team. Bob Derrick 12608 Cedarbrook Lane 301 776-5008 I grew up in Montpelier, attended our public schools, graduated from Virginia Tech and spent 30 years in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. I am currently a Project Manager for a large construction management firm and have returned to the same house that my parents bought in 1967. I have been actively involved in the pool, MCA socials, common grounds, swim team, and have served as President of the Association for the last three years. I believe that our Board of Trustees should operate openly and honestly, be good stewards of all MCA resources, and respond to the concerns of community members. The Montpelier Swim and Racquet Club is a valuable asset to each homeowner and, in addition to providing wholesome family recreation, keeps the value of our homes competitive. It is vital that we maintain our common grounds and facilities, monitor the regional traffic and business developments and focus on neighborhood security issues. I will strive to represent the best interests of all homeowners and keep the lines of communication open to enhance the lifestyle of our unique neighborhood. Patricia Douville 8904 Eastbourne Lane 301-490-7614 I am married to John and have three boys - Patrick 24, Sean 22 and Colin 20. My family and I have lived in Montpelier since 1996, however I grew up here from 1967-1984. I currently am employed at St. Vincent MONTPELIER TODAY 5 Pallotti High School in Laurel where I've taught math for 15 years. I was elected to the MCA Board of Trustees the last three years and I also served on the board a few years ago. I served on the Board of Directors for the Settler's Landing Homeowner's Association for several years. I was an active volunteer on the Montpelier Swim Team from 1997-2006. Now I wish to contribute my time to our neighborhood in a different capacity. I am interested in Pool Operations. Dave Eisenberg 12506 Cedarbrook Lane 301 776-1842 I have lived in Montpelier for thirteen years. I want to continue to serve as a board member in order to help maintain Montpelier as an exceptional place to live. I have taught science at Eleanor Roosevelt High School for the past thirteen years and I also serve as the Character Education Chairperson and Boys Rugby Coach. Lillian Fazio 8716 Crystal Rock Lane 301 776-3267 My name is Lillian R. Fazio. I am an original homeowner. I have been your Treasurer for three years. I was also Treasurer from 1985 to 1996. At this point, I feel very comfortable handling the finances of the community. I believe Montpelier is a wonderful place to live. I would like to keep it that way by taking care of problems as they arise. I believe in using our Reserve Funds for the upkeep and beautification of the common grounds. However, I also feel we must be prudent in the amount of Reserve we spend so we do not deplete ourselves in the event an emergency arises. I am also a tennis player and will actively work to keep the courts attractive. Timothy Jacobs 8711 Crestmont Lane 240 841-2787 Our family has enjoyed living in Montpelier for over four years and during this time I have served for three years on the board. I am interested in keeping the
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homeowner informed and empowered through the work of the board. As the Communication Chairman, we try to keep the community informed and up-to-date with events in the community. I have assisted in helping many people reduce their homes taxes and continue to look at ways to improve security and community improvements without an increase in assessments. My approach on the board is that the homeowner is in charge and the board is to facilitate the opinion of the homeowners. In my spare time, I am the Commander of a Montpelier Kids Club called AWANA which has over 100 children aged from pre-school to high school, meeting at Faith Baptist Church. I am also a board member of a software manufacturer company, AtPac Inc., and a leader and innovator in the field of large Oracle databases. I enjoy managing the Montpelier website which we use

to inform homeowners of past, present and future news and running the email service which is full of information. Jack Keating 9307 Montpelier Drive 301 325-0497 I have lived in Montpelier for twelve years. I serve as MCA Vice-President (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11) and I am also a member of the ACC Committee (2008-2011). I would like the opportunity to serve a fourth term on the Board of Trustees.

Did you hear what happened in Montpelier?

As neighbors, there are many ways to learn about news and happenings in our community whether it be items for sale, Board decisions, a good turn of luck for a neighbor, or the occasional safety issue. And there are many ways to hear about these. The Board would like to know how you learn about what happens in your neighborhood and well give you an incentive to tell us. Just return the survey before September 20 and include your name and lot number or address and you will be entered in a raffle for a $25 gift card. The winner will be announced at the Annual Meeting, Sunday, September 25. What is your #1 source of news about Montpelier in general? Person-to-person Newsletter Email List MCA Info-Line Website None How are you most likely to hear about neighborhood events? Person-to-person Newsletter Email List MCA Info-Line Website None What do you rely on for news about Board meetings or decisions, community rules, and other official stuff? Person-to-person Newsletter Email List MCA Info-Line Website None

You can return the survey by dropping it off at 12345 Shadetree Lane, emailing to emhughes@comcast.net, online at http://montpelieronline.org/survey, or mailing to MCA, PO Box 2503, Laurel, MD 20709. If youd like to be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card for completing the survey before September 20th, please complete the following: Name: ______________________________________ Lot # or Address: _______________________
Please print clearly !!

Bonus Question: How often do you or your family go to the pool each summer? Never Once or twice Once a month 2-3 times a month Every week Several times a week MONTPELIER TODAY 6 Sept.-Oct. 2011

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The following names are submitted to the Membership for election to the Board of Trustees for the 20112012 term. There are nine (9) vacancies on the Board and there are SEVEN (7) candidates. Check each candidates name for whom you wish to vote. Only one (1) indivisible vote per Lot may be cast for each vacancy.

1) PAUL BUEHLER 2) BOB DERRICK 3) PATRICIA DOUVILLE 4) DAVE EISENBERG 5) LILLIAN FAZIO 6) TIMOTHY JACOBS 7) JACK KEATING

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The undersigned appoints _____________________________________(a Member of the MCA) as proxy with full power of substitution to vote as indicated at the Annual Meeting to be held September 25, 2011, 2 PM at the Montpelier Art Barn, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD.

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ADDRESS DATE LOT#

Members are entitled to revoke a proxy and vote in person at the official meeting.. Mailed proxies
MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MEETING. Mail to:

MCA ELECTIONS COMMITTEE P.O. BOX 3414 LAUREL, MARYLAND 20709

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The proposed minutes from the 2010 Annual Meeting are below. Members are asked to review the minutes and a vote to approve or amend will be taken at the September 25, 2011 Annual Meeting.

Montpelier Community Association, Inc.

2010 Annual Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2010 Montpelier Arts Center Trustees in Attendance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, Richard Dengler, Patricia Douville, Dave Eisenberg, Lillian Fazio, Tim Jacobs, and Jack Keating. Trustees absent with cause: Julia Coldren-Walker Community Members Present: See committee report below. Trustee Derrick called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM. A quorum of the community was present for conducting business. Trustee Derrick introduced the current board members. Secretarys Report: P. Douville Trustee Douville asked the membership to review the annual meeting minutes. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes. The minutes were approved unanimously by the membership. Presidents Report: B. Derrick Using a Power Point presentation B. Derrick did a year in review for the members. He thanked the many volunteers and committee members who have worked for the community. As stated in Article IV, Section 2B, it is the duty of the board to maintain the common grounds and several projects were undertaken this year: new fence around the playground and pool, refurbished the gates for the tennis courts, overhauled the main electrical service and interior wiring for the pool, added a sand volleyball court, and replaced two drinking fountains. The balloting was closed. Treasurers Report: L. Fazio, Treasurer A Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement to September 2010, and proposed budget were distributed. Committee Reports Election Committee L. Collman, Chairperson announced the results of the election: Paul Buehler, Richard Dengler, Bob Derrick, Patricia Douville, Dave Eisenberg, Lillian Fazio, Tony Fleming, Tim Jacobs, and Jack Keating. Seventy-nine ballots were collected. Members casting ballots either in person and by proxy at the September MONTPELIER TODAY 9 26, 2010 Annual Meeting for the Montpelier Community Association Board of Trustees: Lot No. 15, 17, 18, 70, 72, 81, 121, 129,141, 147, 155, 161, 170, 186, 207, 208, 229, 251, 270, 258, 268, 271, 273, 276, 278, 285, 287, 288, 289, 291, 295, 328, 334, 354, 358, 361, 372, 381, 385, 422, 425, 429, 430, 432, 436, 439, 450, 454, 455, 471, 474, 477, 487, 489, 496, 507, 508, 519, 546, 550, 556, 563, 577, 592, 594, 596, 601, 610, 624, 629, 630, 633, 641, 647, 648, 659, 671, 672, 680. Old Business: None New Business: Community members discussed the desire to install security cameras in the neighborhood. The possibility of obtaining a grant for community development through a 501 c3 was suggested and discussed. E. Brown de Colstoun also suggested building a community center with grant money. Another member with experience in community development grants explained that the process is very competitive and it would be more likely to obtain a grant for security cameras than a project as large as a community center. Trustee Derrick explained further that the community building might be open to the general public unless funding was secured through special assessments. He encouraged anyone interested in such a project to research the idea and bring a proposal to the board for consideration. Several candidates for the upcoming election spoke to the membership. Former Prince Georges County Police Chief Melvin High discussed crime and his plans for the Sheriffs office if elected. State Senator Doug Peters answered questions and discussed community grants. He also introduced Geraldine Valentino-Smith who is running for a seat in the House of Delegates. Rosalind Johnson, District 1, PG County Public School District, spoke about our schools. L. Collman discussed the Marlins swim team and extended an invitation to members to sign up eligible children and grandchildren for the next season.
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Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Annual Meeting Agenda

Sunday, September 25, 2011 2:00 PM Montpelier Arts Center
Call to Order Bob Derrick Introduction of Board Verification of Quorum / Proxies Closing of Balloting Secretarys Report Tricia Douville Review of 2011 Minutes Presidents Report Bob Derrick Year in Review Financial Report Lillian Fazio Proposed 2012 Budget Committee Reports As Needed Election Committee Report Lynne Collman Results of the Election Old Business Bob Derrick Guest Speaker Angela Alsobrooks, Prince Georges Cty States Attorney New Business Open Forum Adjournment Bob Derrick 10 minutes

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G. Hynes suggested that members start calling the county to get trees along the streets pruned. She explained that it may take several calls, but you will get results.

E. Brown de Colstoun suggested that money from the Gypsy Moth Fund be used to cut down aging and dead trees in the neighborhood. Trustee Derrick asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 pm.

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Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
June 14, 2011 Trustees in Attendance: P.Buehler, B.Derrick, J.Keating, R.Dengler, L.Fazio, T.Douville, T.Jacobs Trustees absent with cause: D.Eisenberg, T.Fleming Community Members Present: Peg Steiner, Jill Buehler President Derrick called the meeting to order at 7:02. There was a quorum. Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville The minutes of the May 2011 board meeting were reviewed. Trustee Keating made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; Trustee Dengler seconded; there was no discussion; the vote passed unanimously. Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio The deposit (in question) of $175 from Trustee Jacobs made last month has been placed in the checking account and designated as other. Trustee Jacobs donated the money and requested it be donated for Kids Water Park. Trustee Fazio paid Trustee Jacobs for all the money put out for Montpelier Online. Billing for any internet service MCA is now paying. HOWEVER no bill so for internet services but bills for info (telephone) line. As of May, 2011, $171,664 has been received in 2011 assessments. As of June 14, 2011, there is still $18,025 in uncollected assessments which Trustee Fazio is working on. On May 27, Trustee Fazio and Corinne Rosen (MCA attorney) drove to Upper Marlboro because [a homeowner ] filed an intent to defend that was brought for nonpayment of assessment dues. [The homeowner] failed to show up and an Affidavit Judgment was awarded for $914.40 in favor of MCA. The judge refused to pay Corinne for her time. The judgment allows MCA to place liens against any of her real property. Interest continues to grow on amount owed. Corinne will have to re-file. M. Hughes will give Corinne the go-ahead to proceed with the case. Gypsy Moth Fund: Trustee Fazio contacted several people from the USDA and they all feel there is no imminent danger (they could see for the next 2-3 years) from another gypsy moth infestation. Trustee Fazio suggested it was time to place these funds into the reserve fund and suggested a notice be placed in Montpelier Today about an upcoming vote at the Annual Meeting. The funds are currently in an interest bearing account: ($32,000.00+ in a certificate of deposit; Feb.2012 expires). They were collected in a special assessment years ago; Can a future board use the $$ for other purpose may need community vote. Need to ask MCA attorney. Trustee Fazio presented the balance sheet as of May 31, 2011. MONTPELIER TODAY 11 Motion was made by Trustee Keating to accept the Treasurers report; seconded by Trustee Fazio; passed unanimously. ACCC Committee Report: Jack Keating ACCC met this month; few questions about foreclosed houses and their yards, fire house being cleaneddumpster on driveway; no real issues. Trustee Douville passed on a question from a neighbor whether or not he needed to get a shed approved that was approved by a previous board because he now wants to change the location of the shed. Trustee Keating said yes he does need approval again. Homeowner must come to meeting with paperwork. Trustee Derrick asked M. Boddie to see if the Block Captains would inventory abandoned homes to determine how many there are. A board member or M. Hughes needs to go to the bank/mortgage companies and bird dog them to keep the yards maintained. Trustee Keating will talk to M. Boddie to get a count of homes; discussed at ACCC meeting how to identify them. Objective of this is to pressure the owner of the home, or the bank, to maintain the exterior up to covenant standards. MCA will not cut grass of these homes. There was an approximation that there are around 15 abandoned homes. Communications Committee no report Facilities Committee: Richard Dengler Work statement for common grounds in email: Nick Mills picks up trash in field; inspects cans and empties if full; each Friday empties all cans. Challenge walking entire property to inspect for trash. $70.00 per quarter; Nick needs to learn property boundaries. Trustee Dengler will supervise. Trustee Derrick has observed trash behind the basketball courts. Picnic table will be moved; bench pushed over for safety; playground and tennis court bench wood needs to be replaced. Feet on benches in tennis courts are digging into court surface: Trustee Keating discussed with a neighborhood welder what to do. Jack will see E.J. 6/15 and ask about repairing. Landscaping master gardeners- neighbors donating surplus plants go to homes and dig up and replant at pool/common grounds; best one on a volunteer day supervised by master gardeners. Have to wait for Fall or Spring now. Volunteer day mission to weed hill and mulch. Any future plants must wait for Fall or Spring
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Peg Steiner sent soil sample to U Delaware to determine best plants to use. Trustee Dengler trying to fix swing in playground; needs some supplies. Pool Committee: Paul Buehler New pump and impeller problems resolved; American Pools reshaped impeller to draw less amps; calibrated the breakers at a higher number 47.5 amps; master breaker at 50 amps. Small leak in wading pool covered by warrantee? Not a noticeable drop in water, just see air. Need to put American Pool on notice to repair post season; get official notice so work gets done; American Pools have been paid for their work. Trustee Buehler purchased fuse ball table at Sports Authority $150.00, with 2 year warrantee for breakage; Trustee Fazio will reimburse when she gets the receipt. Trustees Derrick and Buehler fixed air hockey table legs. Other 2 older fuse ball tables need new legs. Could use at least 2 Lifetime picnic tables. May put one in baby pool. < $1,000; buy one with a handicapped table top. Target ($500), Home Depot ($300) and Pool Umbrellas ($1,000) sell off-set umbrellas for baby pool shade <$1,000. Trustee Keating suggests heavy duty umbrella for lasting purposes, not the Home Depot umbrella. White-top tables (1-2 taken out of commission this year) buy six for $162.45 each; 10 umbrellas ($52.16 each) Money to come out of pool budget. Trustee Jacobs made a motion to approve $7,000 for purchase 6 round white tables ($162.45ea), 2 lifeguard umbrellas ($192.00ea); 10 (Recreonics) table umbrellas ($52.16 ea); 3 picnic tables: 2 regular ($680ea), one handicapped ($710); permanent umbrella ($2,300); in-ground BBQ (and concrete) ($250-500) for near volleyball area; Trustee Buehler seconded it; Discussion: money coming from pool budget; pool budget: $8,000.00. Passed unanimously. Social Committee: no report Next party July 4th Security Committee: Richard Dengler Royal Ridge property back doors open; no damage; Trustee Dengler and Joe Bacarella locked doors but they were open next time they returned; they locked them again; doesnt appear anything is missing; owner contacted and thanked Trustee Dengler, but says he no longer owns it . Police want list of abandoned properties too. No crime lately in neighborhood. Discussed signs in neighborhood to get rid of solicitors ~$50 each. Need radar on Montpelier Drive. MONTPELIER TODAY

Tennis Committee: Lillian Fazio Work started on courts: enlarged cracks and patched; power washed to remove mold. Fiberglass patching over all cracks; clean debris; resurface; should be done by end of week (June 18). Low spots: not bad according to Trustee Fazio; low spot repair pushes water to another spot; not worth it to repair; tennis players do not think its a problem; can use squeegees to remove water; Trustee Keating concerned about paying for major repairs while leaving low spots; surface is sloped for runoff. Lumber around the edge (left of gate) is loose; ask if they will bolt back into the ground. One back section of shrubs not removed; took only marked shrubbery out. Any demand for tennis lessons? Will ask Lynn Coleman if kids are interested; Trustee Fazio will search for an instructor; will put a sign at pool; notice in newsletter and on email; possible that MCA will subsidize? Old Business Collect operating procedures from each committee and officers: each chair/officer will do their own SOP. Governing Docs Trustee Fleming working previous suggestions. Water fountain ($150) will be replaced between bathrooms. Screen for boys bathroom to be installed. Showers trickle when two showers running. Ken Tesch from Lighthouse fixed mens room stall. Mike Owens asked for estimate on how improve reliability. Replace flapper valves every other year; shouldnt let them dry out, but waters turned off after season. Ken said he showed guard how to adjust water to get better flow. New Business Angela Alsobrooks States Attorney, would like to come to one of our meetings invite to annual meeting but not if only political campaigning. Bushes removed around tennis courts; leaves remain and need to be removed; Trustee Dengler got a bid from Brickman for $100.00; get a bid form Matt and Adams landscaping; roots need to be removed around tennis courts; ground stumps only. Deerfield Run will charge $30.00 per hour to use facility; what to do? July begins fee: $1,400 per year in fees (Board and ACCC each month); Trustee Buehler made a motion to pay $1,400 to have meetings at Deerfield; seconded by Trustee Keating; no discussion; Vote: Trustee Jacobs opposed; all others agreed. Pool Rules: pool committee has the right to make rules; Lighthouse must also concur does Board need to vote on changes? NO - unless members complain and come to
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ACCC REPORT
Deerfield Community Center June 2, 2011
Committee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Toni Byrd, Brian Dennis, Jack Keating , Ron Lenart, Pauline Pettitt, Tim Shrewsbury and Diana Sowle. Community Members Present: Mr. and Mrs. Eiserike, M. Hughes. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM. R. Lenart made a motion to accept the amended May 2011 minutes. The motion was seconded by T. Shrewsbury and passed unanimously.

8730 Oxwell Lane A statement of $250 fine (4/8/11) for bringing trailer out of storage early will be sent to the owner. 8911 Royal Ridge Lane The grass has been cut, but the branches/debris remains. Owner of record will be sent a letter informing him that the branches were not picked up. 9210 Twin Hill Lane Car has blocks behind the tires, but the committee does not feel this is a violation. New Business: 8903 Eastbourne J. Keating made a motion to approve an addition to the rear of the house and storage shed pending the signatures of the neighbors behind the house who can see the addition. T. Byrd seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 8900 Montpelier Drive The committee is requesting assistance from M. Lehman to find the responsible owner to repair the fallen gutters and debris on this abandoned house. 12114 Mt. Pleasant Drive Request approved for a paver walkway down the driveway and around the garage. (Yes online: J. Keating, T. Byrd, T. Shrewsbury) 8809 Oxwell Lane Owner presented a request for approval to improve the drainage on his property. House may also be graded to improve drainage, and a drain will be installed across the back and into a dry well. A drain may also be installed near the driveway. T. Byrd made a motion to accept the request. T. Shrewsbury seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Owner explained that he will be replacing the driveway and his roof in the future. The committee explained that as long as the roof and driveway are the same placement/material as the originals, no additional approval will be needed. 8801 Oxwell Lane A letter will be sent explaining that the committee cannot approve a 10 x 14 foot shed. 12502 Silverbirch Lane M. Boddie cut the two-foot high grass on this vacant house. The committee will ask M. Lehman for help identifying responsible owners. 12503 Silverbirch Lane Letter needed for gutter falling
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Old Business: 12203 Brittany Lane Owner has cleaned up several of the violations which he could do himself and is planning additional repairs with a home improvement professional. 12804 Cedarbrook T. Byrd made a motion to send a letter to the owners requesting that the debris outside the home be cleaned up by August 1. R. Lenart seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 8814 Gramercy Lane A statement of fine ($250 fine4/8/11) for bringing trailer out of storage early will be sent as there has been no response from the owner. 9314 Montpelier Drive Owner has not sent the committee paperwork regarding the States response to fix the fence. As the paperwork has not been received, a fine is accruing monthly, the fence appears to be broken on both sides of the property, and the mold or algae has been on the home since 2010. T. Byrd made a motion to turn the matter over to the attorney to take whatever steps are needed to resolve this matter. R. Lenart seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 9302 Montpelier Lane Owner has not provided the paperwork and neighbors signatures as promised. The shed has not been removed. M. Boddie will draft a letter to the owner explaining that the fines have not been forgiven (1) the $500 fine for proceeding without prior approval, 2) the fine of $500 a month for failure to remove the shed and the promised paperwork has not been sent to the committee.

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board to appeal Steps not wide enough going into playground from wading pool; they are to code; handrail too far from steps; check out to see if its to code; swing gate inward and move handrail-suggestion E.J. ( homeowner, welder) may be able to fix. Basketball hoops need nets facilities; Rich Dengler will purchase; Tim Jacobs son will put up. Walkway between tennis courts and house very hazardous; talk of repairing when parking lot done; discussed MONTPELIER TODAY

new asphalt or gravel no bikes on gravel; Trustee Dengler get bid on walkway Trustee Keating gave Trustee Dengler a figure for walkway. Need barbed wire because kids are still getting into pool from electrical box and handrail on steps. The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 7:00 pm at Deerfield Run Recreation Center, pre -school room. The motion was made by Trustee Dengler to adjourn at 8:23 PM; it was seconded and passed unanimously. 13 Sept.-Oct. 2011

Montpelier Community Association, Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
July 12, 2011 Trustees in Attendance: Dave Eisenberg, Bob Derrick, down the responsible parties for foreclosed homes. Lillian Fazio, Tricia Douville, Jack Keating, Richard Dengler, ACCC block captains are compiling a list of abandoned Tony Fleming, Paul Buehler homes from surveys as well as from complaints made by Community Members Present: Toni Byrd, Peg Stainer, neighbors. Will send current list to Trustee Derrick. David and Mason Gorthy, Mary Derrick, Lucille Young, There has been some issue with feral cats and Trustee Gloria Hynes, Ethelyn Bishop, Rilla Potter, Carmen Booker Fleming noted that since the MCA cant control/deal with Due to the number of new people in attendance the Trusanimals we should remind the community to call PG tees introduced themselves. County Services. This has been done and all information Meeting called to order: 7:04 PM There was a quorum. needed is on the http://montpelieronline.org website. Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville The minutes of the June, 2011 meeting were reviewed. Communications Committee: Trustee Tony Fleming Trustee Derrick called for changes/additions/deletion There has not been a committee meeting for a while and there were none. Trustee Dengler moved to accept as one has been requested. submitted; Trustee Keating seconded; approved unani- The montpelieronline.org website has lists seven realtors mously. and it was discussed that since we dont have a way to vet who gets on the list, we cant list all realtors in the area Treasurers report: Trustee Lillian Fazio and since we now offer a way to provide advertisement As of June 30, 2011, we have collected $176,074 in 2011 space for a fee shouldnt we remove the list. Before reassessments. Trustee Fazio is going to start contacting moving the list, Trustee Fleming will call each of them and homeowners to let them know of the monetary consesee if they would like to advertize on our site. quences of their non-payments. Current advertising fees seem to cover cost of running Trustee Fazio sent an email to the MCA Accountant, website, approximately $25/month. Adrian Simmons, concerning the progress of our compilations from 2009 and 2010 (the Audit review of those Facilities Committee: Trustee Richard Dengler years). Mr. Simmons has been out of town. Lillian would Trustee Fazio noted that she has been walking around the like to be able to provide a report for the annual meeting. tennis courts regularly picking up sticks. Trustee Dengler has had some work done for $200.00 for clean up around Trustee Keating asked why in fixed assets there is basketball courts. Trustee Derrick reminded the group $598.95 in this category? Trustee Fazio said the accountthat Committee chairs must sign off on work done prior to ant wants items tracked on balance sheet for depreciation invoices being paid. purposes. The assumption is that all purchases from the There is a desire to do a major clean up of the area around past have been depreciated to zero and that we should the tennis courts and mulch two sides of the courts start now recording all new purchases. (pathway and soccer field sides). We have one bid that Motion by Trustee Keating to accept treasurers report; includes using the free mulch from the currently ongoing County tree replacement program for $750 from Matt and 2nd by Trustee Dengler. Unanimously approved. Adams. Brickman quoted $204 to pick up leaves and Committee Reports branches. ACCC: Toni Byrd was asked by Michael Boddie to attend An area near the old drinking fountain is washed out and and give the report. Ms Byrd reviewed the actions from needs dirt. Since there is not a written scope of what serthe last ACCC meeting. Board members requested a copy vices we specifically are contracting for, the Board agreed of the ACCC minutes via e-mail. to have those interested meet and walk the site and write When a home owner cannot be identified the ACCC notiup a scope so we can get a clear understanding of what is fies Dept Environmental Resources to file complaint and needed and the cost. they contact the mortgage/bank. Councilwoman Mary Gloria Hynes, one of our Master Gardeners, reported that Lehman has also been asked for assistance in tracking
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down in front of house. 12602 Silverbirch Lane Letter needed for excessive clutter in driveway. 9200 Ethan Court Request for approval to paint house MONTPELIER TODAY

and shutters was approved online. (Yes R. Lenart, T. Byrd, T. Shrewsbury, J. Keating, M. Boddie) The next meeting of the ACCC will be Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Deerfield Community Center. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM. 14 Sept.-Oct. 2011

Trustee Derrick assured him that the pool manager was authorized to maintain a safe environment and can and does control unruly patrons. Another adult on the premises, the gate attendant, can also be consulted and asked to assist if necessary, but ultimately its up to the pool manager or assistant to enforce the rules. The pool committee and other board members will share concerns with the pool management company about rough housing and basketball playing. One option may be to use another type of ball thats not a real basketball. Carmen Booker spoke about foul language used by some patrons as well as in one incident by a life guard. Mrs. Booker complained about youths in pool without adult supervision. Trustee Fleming asked if there is a state law for a minimum age allowed in pool without adult supervision? Mrs. Booker was concerned about the ability to identify pool employees. Trustee Derrick told her that employees wear clothing with LIFEGUARD should there be any question. Footballs and Frisbees can be a danger in pool as well. Mrs. Hynes witnessed an incident with these and said the lifeguard response to her complaint was that footballs were allowed in the pool. Serious incidents should be communicated with Lighthouse pool management immediately. Trustee Keating said the board will act on these Pool committee: Trustee Paul Buehler (delayed) Trustee cases by communicating these concerns to Lighthouse Pools. Bob Derrick offered some pool updates: A list was handed out detailing what was approved for Social Committee no update purchase at the previous board meetings and the status of each item. Security Committee Trustee Richard Dengler Pool shade options were discussed: fixed (bolted to con- Incidents: Trustee Dengler announced some incidents: crete) year round $5,000-$8,000 approx. in baby pool; Groceries stolen from a homeowner unloading car; Car another structure in front of brick planter in big pool stolen on Cedarbrook Lane; Garage entries. area. No action. Aug 2 is National Night out at District 6 substation in There has been entry after hours into pool over the new Beltsville. fence near utility boxes. The wire above the fence is bro- A speed clock on Montpelier Drive is scheduled for this ken in this area. Trustee Derrick suggests barbed wire in month but no radar. Trustee Keating again requested a these locations to prevent after hours entry. Discussion radar on Montpelier Drive where the speeding happens, ensued concerning whether or not there has been prop- at the end of the street when people are trying to make erty damage. Noted that it is MCAs responsibility to do the light to Rt 197. what we can to prevent entry after hours to prevent the Tennis Committee Trustee Lillian Fazio possibility of, not only of property damage, but more imWork has been completed on the tennis courts. Don Keisportantly for the safety of people in an unsupervised ter reported that after a heavy rain, there were no subswimming pool. stantial puddles. Homeowner David Gorthy voiced his complaint about an Players leaving gate unlock when they leave; may need incident his pregnant wife and their son encountered at sign or self- locking or spring loaded gate the pool: Several young men (17-20 yr old) were playing Jim Harkins has been repairing the benches inside and a rough game of basketball his wife was slammed and his outside the courts. He has also replaced the warped child went underwater; the individuals did not respond to court edging boards at the entrance and one on the left her requests to be careful and in fact ignored her and side of the court. Jim said he will paint the boards around continued rough play. She spoke to the gate attendant the perimeter of the fence. who logged the complaint in the daily log. The gate atIn anticipation of cleanup around the tennis courts, Trustendant spoke to the pool manager. Mr. Gorthy wrote an tee Fazio sprayed the area with Roundup. email and had numerous responses from homeowners According to MCA insurance agent Ken Lines a tennis insome expressing similar experiences with the basketball structor who is not a homeowner would not be covered situation. Mr. Gorthy was concerned that the guards or (Continued on page 17) the manager did not do anything in response.
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beautification in pool area is an ongoing process. The ivy and roses were cut back in March and new trees were planted. Most of the roses have come back but so have the weeds. She presented a schematic drawing of her suggestions for additional planting on the pool hill. The Board voted to approve liriope along the front edge of the hill at previous meeting. It has not been planted waiting for cooler planting season. The Master Gardeners suggested spraying weed killer, waiting two weeks then pulling the weeds and preparing ground with new soil for plantings. Discussion ensued about weeding the back hill maybe volunteers, maybe Brickman; weeding only now and planting groundcover later; regular weeding throughout the summer; paying someone to weed regularly. Facility Committee will work with Master Gardeners to come up with plans to weed and plant in fall. Since some Montpelier residents have offered plants from their own yards, that need thinning anyway, it was suggested that we have a volunteer day to provide the workforce to harvest the plants from various homeowners yards and plant them under the direction of the Master Gardeners.

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Balance Sheet As of July 31, 2011

Other

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for liability in case of accident. Consequently, the instructor declined to instruct. A homeowner proposed that community members do the teaching. It was suggested to offer a Tennis Clinic as an alternative to lessons. Old Business Trustee Fleming reported that the Governing Documents have been cleaned up: (re-typed; re-formatted by scan) and have been re-posted to the website. For the official archives, Trustee Derrick asked Trustee Fleming to send the word and .pdf documents to the MCA Administrative Assistant, Mary Hughes and SecreContinued from page 14

tary Douville. Mary Hughes will also re-print paper copies for re-sale packets. Amendments to By-Laws Trustee Fleming has collected all the records from the efforts in 2007 to suggest updates to the By-Laws. There are several copies of proposed amendments. Tony needs a few people to go over these documents to put together one master document with all proposals from 2007 for ease of reading. These are proposed changes to By-Laws only. In the past Member concerns were with why changes were being made so if we attempt to make any changes in the future we need to show a chart that lists current language, proposed change and reason for the change. Trustee Derrick said it was probably too late to review changes this year, publish them in our Newletter in time to present at the annual meeting. Trustee Keating made the recommendation that this be priority for next years Board to address. Trustee Derrick mentioned that some changes might be needed to incorporate technology changes. By-Law changes only need votes of a majority of those attending an annual meeting. Trustee Fleming suggested the Board agree on changes and then take them to an annual meeting for a vote. He will bring changes of By Laws to August meeting that weve discussed this past year. New Business Annual Meeting: September 25 (last Sunday check for holidays/Redskin game). Trustee Douville will reserve the Art Barn meeting room. The Summer Administrative Assistant wanted to recognize the excellent job by Cristel Brown de Colstoun and Matt Derrick who delivered the newsletters in less than two days upon receiving them, so the community could get info on July 4thactivities. Adjournment Trustee Fleming moved to adjourn; Trustee Fazio 2nd unanimously approved, meeting adjourned 8:44 PM.

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Labor Day Luau potluck

Saturday September 3
at the pool

3:30 pm Games 5:30 pm Dinner

Music provided by DJ Lamirande

Bring a dish or dessert to share

RSVP: Sign-up at the Gate or email cbmcasocial@verizon.net

MCA will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, napkins, utensils, plates, and drinks Aloha!

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The 2011 Season brought New and Exciting Changes to the Montpelier Marlins!
What a terrific swim team season! The Marlins brought on a new young dynamic coaching staff: Coach Brian Abdo, a Marlin alumnus, assistant coaches Joe Mills, Marlin Alumnus and Michaela Guild, Russett Alumna. Our small, but mighty team of 54 swimmers came on board to learn and brush up on their techniques in freestyle, breast, butterfly and backstroke. After a few weeks of practice, the mighty Marlins sent waves across each and every pool in their scheduled 5 dual meets, Divisionals and All Stars. Additionally, July 10, the Marlins hosted the Annual Laurel Invitationals held at Fairlands Aquatic Center. Swimmers, parents, and siblings came together and gave 100% of their time and energy. The whole event ran like a well-oiled machine and finished in a record breaking time of 3 hours!!! High Point Trophies were awarded to Dylan Buehler-Boys (1314); Thomas Brown de Colstoun Boys (11-12) and Suzanne Mills Girls (11-12). While we had the smallest membership in the Prince-Mont Swim League, we showed our power in spirit, dedication and talent! The coaches did a fantastic job their first season together. After swim team practice, Brian Abdo and Michaela Guild worked on grooming next years team by instructing new swimmers in the basics and the four main strokes. Parents and students were all pleased with the outcome! Our swimmers not only looked good in the water, but out of the water as well. We were sporting new designer Tshirts created by our very own swimmer and Artist of the Marlins, Caleb Heidel and Team Parent, Jill Buehler. Our Marlin Parents and siblings are too be recognized for all their hard work from helping with pool set-up, timers, Clerk of Course, Stroke and Turn Judges, Ribbon Writers to Data Managers and much more to assure all went well. No Marlin Meet would be complete without the Queen of Concessions (Mary Derrick) and her Court serving up the goodies for all to enjoy. Then there was another Marlin alumnus livening up our meets by doing a terrific job as The New Voice of the Marlins Michael Criscuoli. nez; Elizabeth Petit; Shannon Blau; Tiffany Perry, Nabila Moubaran and Anya & Shaelyn Bayer. We hoped they enjoyed their experience as a Marlin as we have enjoyed watching them develop into fun, confident swimmers. As we welcome the new swimmers, we have to say goodbye to those families relocating and swimmers who have aged out. First, the Flott sisters- Ashley (7) and Hailey (10) have been Marlins for the last 2 years. These two sisters always had big smiles on their faces and gave it their all during practice and each meet. We could always count on their parents, Gary and Nora, to step up to volunteer when needed. The military are relocating Nora Flott and her family to Hawaii Aloha! Five swimmers, who over the years have given us many exciting wins, new personal and team records, high honors for their skills, and maturing into the delightful young adults will be moving on. The swimmers who have aged out this year are: Matt Derrick; Caleb Heidel; Josh Mathis; Naomi Mills and Michael Roberts. Also swimming out, after many years of dedication and service to the Marlins, are the parents of Michael Roberts, Sue and John. The Robert Dynasty has come to an end!! Sue and John have served us well at each meet, usually behind the concession stand while their 3 sons swam for the Marlins. We also thank Sue for the many years she kept our team supplied with ribbons, medals and trophies!! You all will be missed and the Marlin family wishes you all the best as you enter a new chapter in your lives.

2011 Marlin Swimmers

Meghan Abdo; Lucas Arzayus; Emily Barbour; Trey & Rebecca Beam; Shannon Blau; Gabrielle & Nicole Boddie; Lucas & Thomas Brown de Colstoun; Kati Clement; Danielle & Matthew Collman; Matthew Derrick; Ashley & Hailey Flott; Carissa & Danielle Forrey; Emmett Garnes; Adam Gebhardt; Lindsay Gimbert; Calvin, Gifford & Caleb Heidel; Amanda & Samantha Hong; Connor & Caleb Jacobs; Jacob Lamirande; Maddox Locher; Memphy Martinez-Perez; Andrea McBride; Josh Mathis; David Middlebusher; Suzanne, Rocco, Nick & Naomi Mills; Nabila Moubaran; Raven & Raymond Rice; Michael Roberts; Liam, Mary & Emma Grace Saarinen; Elizabeth Petit; Andrew & Frankie Spitza; Carolyn Sutton; Peter Thompson; Simone White; Tiffany Perry; Anya & Shaelyn Bayer!

The Marlin family talents are not limited just to water but included many talented singers. We thank the talented Julia Clemente; Caleb Heidel and the Abdo family of Brian, Meghan and Kathleen who graced us with their beautiful renditions of the National Anthem which sig- Swimmers -- The coaches, parents and community are naled the start of each meet and Laurel Invitational. very proud of each and every one of you. We are proud of how YOU represented the Montpelier community. Each year we are delighted to see many returning swim- Thank you!!! Go Marlins!!! Enjoy, have a great year, and mers but we are also excited to welcome new ones. This I look forward to seeing everyone for another great seaseason we welcomed several new swimmers: Beam fam- son in 2012. ily Trei and Rebecca; Emmett Garnes; Memphy MartiMONTPELIER TODAY 19 Sept.-Oct. 2011

Marlin's Reach New Heights -- literally!

Our Montpelier Marlin's reached new heights this season -- literally! It was coming down to the wire, our team needed a win and the coaches knew we had the points we needed IF one of our key swimmers, Naomi Mills, made it to the July 9 meet against Cheverly. Unfortunately, she was getting ready to leave for camp in North Carolina early Saturday morning. Now, what do we do????? We activated the Montpelier Marlin Air Express! Yes, we DID! With some creative thinking by Paul Buehler, we approached one of our swim team parents to activate Marlin Air Express! As crazy as this idea sounds, Paul Buehler, Lynne Collman and Naomis parents, Jane and Charlie and the pilots all helped put the plan into action. To cover the cost of fuel many of our parents willingly donated funds. Naomi was able to participate in the Saturday meet! By winning all 3 of her individual events and anchoring the girls relay team for a win; she added those last few critical points needed to give the Marlins a victory over Cheverly. Very early Sunday morning, with a few butterflies in her tummy (she has never flown before), Naomi was whisked off to Tipton Airport in Fort Meade where she met her pilots, Brad Gimbert and Larry Branche. Naomi and her mom, Jane, took off for Wilmington, North Carolina where Naomi spent a week at camp. Naomi even picked up the nickname at camp The Flying Marlin! She commented that, My trip was great only 2 hours flying versus 10 hours on a bus! It made me realize how committed our team parents really are! Thank you! And, if this was not enough, the pilots and Jane Mills jumped back in their plane and made it back to Maryland with enough time to help out at the Laurel Invitationals. This is why the Montpelier Marlin's ROCK! We have great swimmers and creative parents who will literally reach any HEIGHT for the Team!

POOL HOURS AFTER LABOR DAY

September 5th Labor Day 12:00 PM 8:00 PM September 6th 9th School Hours 3:00 PM 8:00 PM September 10th & 11th Final Weekend 12:00 PM 8:00 PM

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GLO in the GARDEN

Hi neighbor, We have come through a hot dry summer with almost two weeks in a row of temperatures in the high nineties and very little rain for most of June and July. This is what I call a Stressful Summer not only in the stock market, but in my garden. Let me explain Stress when the temperature changes suddenly as it did in June to being hot with no significant rain for long periods of time, the trees and shrubs undergo stress. Symptoms of drought injury to trees can be sudden or may take up to two years to be revealed. Drought injury symptoms on tree leaves include wilting, curling at the edges and yellowing. Deciduous leaves may develop scorch and browning, Evergreen needles turn yellow or brown. In continued drought leaves may be smaller, drop prematurely or stay brown. Often, drought stress may not kill a tree outright, but weaken it so that in the Spring of the following year it will be vulnerable to insect borers which will invade the bark and eat the integument between the bark and inside trunk and kill the tree. For two years in a row, I have witnessed my Queen Anne Magnolia drop its leaves in mid-summer then produce new small leaves and a few flowers, but no flowers in the Spring when that tree is usually a show stopper. So I need to make a mental note not to just water for a few minutes, but soak the soil for twenty minutes twice a month from June through September if we haven't had significant or heavy rainfall. Another aspect of tree maintenance is mulching around your trees with four inches of organic mulch to reduce moisture loss. Put bark mulch 6 inches from the trunk of the tree. Do not fertilize a tree that is under drought stress. Salts in fertilizer may burn roots where there is insufficient water. Fall watering is so important because it may allow the tree to survive. Trees can not absorb the snow water when they are dormant. You might be thinking water costs money, but consider the beauty that a tree or plant gives you when it is blooming in all its glory and the expense of cutting down or digging up the roots of a diseased and dying specimen. If you have a new tree planted by the county this summer, it must be watered deeply twice a month or it will not survive the winter and lets be real the county isn't going to replace it. They have about $1500 invested in the replacement project per tree. Planting for next Spring: There is nothing like visualizing your garden plots filled with yellow and white daffodils, followed by tulips in all the colors of the rainbow. These bulbs let you know Spring is here. You can purchase bags of bulbs for as little as $13.00 for eighty bulbs. After you have dug the hole for the bulb, add one teaspoon of bone meal per bulb. If you are bothered by squirrels, place a plastic basket that tomatoes or berries come in upside down over the bulbs. The bulbs will grow through the holes. Use lots of mulch to cover the bulbs. Plant three, five or seven bulbs to a hole and make sure the tip of the bulb is pointing up. Rose: The warm muggy nights of Summer causes the roses to battle black spot but come the cool nights and breezy days of Fall many roses will bloom as they did in June. This will be the last time to fertilize. Make sure to discard any leaves with black spot, spray with fungenex alternating with dacinal. Remember roses "need their own space" so leave space between them and other specimens. Thanks for all your comments. Questions? E mail gloriahynes@verizon.net. Gloria Hynes, Master Gardener Prince Georges County

BRADFORD TREE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

If you have any questions regarding the Bradford Tree Replacement Program, please contact Kelley Oklesson by emailing to koklesson@ndc-md.org or calling 301-779-6010. You can also get information from the Montpelier website: www.montpelieronline.org

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Member No: Name: Address: Telephone:

MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Architectural Control Committee Approval Form Date: For Architectural Committee Use Only Eton
Shed Other (Including PODS, Dumpsters)
Project No: Date Received: Letter Sent:

Email:

House Type: Framingham Jamestown Gramercy Type of Alteration: Addition/modification of basic structure Fence Siding/Paint Deck

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 Name Name Name (Print) (Print) (Print) (Print) Address Address Address Address Concur/Non-concur Concur/Non-concur Concur/Non-concur Concur/Non-concur Signature Signature Signature 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.
Note (1) Prince George's County law requires a building permit for all structural changes or additions to your home.
Revised 1207

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MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT

Replacing your fence or driveway?

STOP and SUBMIT an ACCC Approval Request Form first.

Covenants are enforced and fines are levied and collected. If you are planning any work to the exterior of your home, first fill out the ACCC Approval Request Form located in every Montpelier Today newsletter and on-line at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:
MCA ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Committee P.O. Box 2503 Laurel, MD 20709

ings. IF YOU ARE REPLACING YOUR EXISTING ROOF OR SIDING WITH THE SAME COLOR AND NO ALTERATIONS, YOU MAY PROCEED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. All other changes/replacements require PRIOR APPROVAL. Proceeding without prior approval shall constitute a covenant violation subject to enforcement, including fines.

BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER ENFORCEMENT

Boats, campers, RVs, and camping trailers must be in storage from November 1 through April 30. Violations can result in a fine of $250 per month.

Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at Deerfield Community Center.

ALL EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS, SHEDS, FENCES, (INCLUDING REPLACEMENT) REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL
No construction, addition, or alteration of a Montpelier home shall be made without prior approval (see approval form on preceding page) from the Architectural Control & Compliance Committee. This includes satellite dish installation. All exterior colors and materials shall blend harmoniously with the neighboring dwell-

USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC. The ACCC requests notification before placing a POD, dumpster, or similar structure on any lot. Please include the maximum time that the structure will be on the lot. Use an Approval Form for notification. RENTING YOUR HOME
NO MONTPELIER HOME CAN BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN A PRIVATE DWELLING FOR ONE FAMILY. RENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY.

NOTIFY YOUR

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

Join the Montpelier EMAIL GROUP

1. Have a computer that can get to Internet. 2. Enter this: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Montpelier 3. Click the Button at the middle right of the screen. 4. You will now have different steps depending whether or not you already have a YAHOO account: If you do, skip to STEP 7. If not ,click the button to create a new account. Enter all information. 5. Enter the Code numbers as they appear on the screen and follow the directions. 6. You MUST VERIFY your Email account. 7. Once the account is verified/saved complete the FORM on the GROUP. Go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/Montpelier 8. Enter your House Address or LOT number and enter your REAL name. 9. Once submitted wait a few days to get your request. If you need it quickly or need help, please call Tim Jacobs, Communications Chairperson, at 240-841-2787. MONTPELIER TODAY 23

MONTPELIER WEBSITE

www.montpelieronline.org
MONTPELIER INFORMATION LINE

1 888 MCA INF ( 1 888 622-463 )

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 Messages can be left at all extensions except for the Announcement Line . Remember you can call the Information Line (1-888-622-4630) or check the website (www.montpelieronline.org) or call the pool (301-3170106) for updates on activities that may not be included in the Montpelier Today newsletter.

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Montpelier Cultural Arts Center

9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708

The Montpelier Fall Jazz Series (7 concerts):

$125/$112.50 members and seniors. Individual tickets: $20/$18 members and seniors. Call Montpelier Arts Center at 301-377-7800 or 410-792-0664 for tickets. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Friday, September 9, 8 pm Davey Yarborough & Esther Williams The Montpeleir Fall Jazz Series opens withthe elegant vocals of Esther Williams and the cool sax of Davey Yarborough. Friday, September 16, 8 pm Chris Vadala Quartet One of the nations premiere woodwind artists, saxophonist Vadala toured for many years with Chuck Mangione and now heads the Jazz Studies program at the University of Maryland. Friday, September 23, 8 pm Wycliffe Gordon Quartet Gordon tours the world performing hard-swinging, straight -ahead jazz and brings his quartet to the center for the first time. A former veteran member of the Wynton Marsalis Septet and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, he has also been a featured guest artist on Billy Taylors Jazz at the Kennedy Center and has received great acclaim from audiences and critics alike.

Vocalist Samia Mahbub Ahmad is a Hindustani (North Indian) classical vocalist. She apprenticed over the last two decades with Sri Tapan Kanti Baidya, a pioneer of this genre of music in Bangladesh and Vidushi Sumitra Guha (Padma Shri awardee), one of India's premier classical vocalists. Samia has leveraged her classical base to also specialize in Nazrul Sangeet, Bhajans, and global fusion, melding the Hindustani Classical sounds with the rhythms of South Africa and the West. (www.samiaclassicalmusic.com) Sunday, October 9, 3 pm The Low End String Quartet The Low End String Quartet, Violin, Electric Guitar, Cello and Bass Not your fathers string quartet, this is an exciting young group that puts itself at the intersection of the postclassical, avant- jazz and post-rock worlds. (http:// www.myspace.com/lesq) Sunday, October 16, 3 pm Murray/King, Guitar Duo Formed in 2000, this husband and wife duo has performed critically acclaimed concerts nationally and in England. The classical guitar is a beautiful enough instrument on its own; two instruments combined create a wealth of subtle tonalities and complex notations. www.kathrinmurray.com/murrayking-duo.html

Sunday, October 23, 3 pm Soohyun Yun, Piano Friday, September 30, 8 pm Korean born pianist, Soohyun Yun, has explored both solo and chamber music from baroque to contemporary and Bruce Swaim Quartet The Bruce Swaim Quartet, consisting of Bruce Swaim on performed in venues throughout Germany, Korea and the tenor sax, Paul Langosch on bass, Jay Cooley on piano US. New York Concert Review said "Yun unleashed much and Dominic Smith on drums, are recognized as one of passion and color along the way.." at her solo debut reWashington, D.C.'s premier jazz ensembles. cital at Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, NY in 2008. Again, Yun was invited to perform at the same hall in April, 2009 Friday, October 7, 8 pm upon her winning First Prize of 2009 American Protg International Piano Competition. Her numerous awards John Ozment, Organ Trio John Ozment is known at Montpelier for his virtuosity on include Artists Internationals Special Presentation Award, the piano. Come hear his organ trio play jazz with a decid- 21st Century Piano Commission Award, NY Dorothy MacKenzie Award and prizes of Bradshaw & Buono Interedly funky beat. national Piano Competition. Friday, October 14, 8 pm Warren Wolf The Montpelier Film Series Warren Wolf has played vibes, drums and piano with mu- Saturday, October 29, 6 pm sicians ranging from Wynton Marsalis to Cyrus Chestnut. Art on Film: The Orphanage (El Orfanato) Come hear this vibes master with his quartet in their first Spain, 2007 (R) concert at Montpelier. Get ready for Halloween with this Spanish ghost story Friday, October 21, 8 pm Trio Caliente Trio Caliente is Deborah Benner, Michael Bard and Amilcar Cruz. The trio seamlessly fuses together elements of Bossa Nova, gypsy rumba and contemporary flamenco with soothing jazz vocals and musical arrangements. about a mother returning with her family to run the orphanage where she grew up. All is well until her adopted son disappears. According to one reviewer, The Orphanage is art. It mixes horror with heart. (www.sgnewwave.com) The film stars actress Beln Rueda as the mother, Laura. Spanish cuisine will be served. Tickets for both dinner and the film are $25 and must be bought by Friday noon preceding the Saturday screening. Tickets for the film only are available for $10 on the day of screening. Seated is limited and film only tickets may not always be available. Seniors (60+) and arts center members receive a 10% discount. Call the arts center to purchase tickets with either Visa or MasterCard.

The Montpelier Classical Recital Series are Sundays in October. All recitalists are winners of the 2010/11 Classical Recital Competition chosen by Tom Hall, musical director of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society. Please call the arts center at 301-377-7800 to make a reservation. A $5 donation is suggested. Sunday, October 2, 3 pm Samia Mahbub Ahmad, Hindustani (North Indian) Classical

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MONTPELIER MANSION
Route 197 and Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708 Mansion Tours: MarchNovember
MondayThursday: Drop-in self-guided tours, 11 am3 pm Sundays: Guided tours at noon, 1, 2, and 3 pm Admission for Mansion Tours: $3/adults, $2/seniors/ groups, $1/ages 5-18, FREE/ages 4 & under

Wing. Indulge in a prix fixe menu of fine finger sandwiches, scrumptious cakes and pastries, buttery scones and your choice of two quality loose leaf teas.

Advanced reservations and payment required. $27.50/ person, includes gratuity and self-guided tour. Call 301377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544. Tea dates and themes Saturday, Sept. 24, 1:30 - Fall Equinox Tea Saturday, Oct. 15, 1:30 - Mystery Tea Sunday, Oct. 23, 2:30 - Masquerade Tea (masks encouraged) Thursday, Dec. 15, 3:30 - Holiday Tea Friday, Dec. 16, 3:30 - Holiday Tea Saturday, Dec. 17, 1:30 - Holiday Tea

Blue star program for active military and their families Free admission for active military and their families through labor day Montpelier Mansion is pleased to announce their participation in the second annual Blue Star Museums program, which offers free admission to all active military and their families, to show their appreciation for those who are serving this nation. If you are active duty military personnel and/or an immediate family member - spouse or child - to gain free access, please show either a Geneva Conventions CAC ID or a DD Form 1173 ID card at the museum admissions desk. Guided tours of Montpelier Membership Fee: $10/year are available on Sundays at noon, 1, 2 and 3pm, and Additional Family Member: self-guided tours are available Mondays-Thursdays, any time between 11am and 3pm.

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Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 pm Fall History LectureLocal historian Sara Walser speaks on her great grandfather, who was a Confederate soldier in the Civil War. He wrote a memoir of his life, including a focus on his time as a foot soldier. Free. Refreshments served.

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ANOTHER DOG DAY AFTERNOON at the Pool for Montpelier Pooches

Bring your dog down to the pool to enjoy a swim. This has become an annual event for our dogs and their owners! It is usually held on a Saturday afternoon in September after the pool has closed for the season, but the date has not been finalized in time for this newsletter. It will be announced as soon as possible.

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MONTPELIER MEMBERS DONT FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE IMPORTANT EVENTS Saturday, September 3 LABOR DAY LUAU POTLUCK (see page 18) Sunday, September 25 ANNUAL MEETING (Ballot on page 7)

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