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Montpelier Community Association

Montpelier Today
September/October 2015

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MONTPELIER TODAY
2015 Board of Trustees

THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

September/October 2015

Bob Derrick, President

Chair, Executive Committee
301 776-5008
derrickr@wans.net
Jack Keating, Vice President
Member, Executive Committee
301 325-0497
jjktito@aol.com
Lillian Fazio, Treasurer
Chair, Finance Committee
Chair, Tennis Committee
301 776-3267
Lillian_fazio@aol.com

Inside this issue:

Over the Fence/Announcements

Biographies for Trustee Nominees

5
7

Ballot/Proxy

Patricia Douville, Secretary

Member, Executive Committee
Chair, Social & Nominating Committees
301 490-7614
pldouville@verizon.net

2014 Annual Meeting Minutes (Draft)

June 2015 MCA Board Meeting Minutes

11

Paul Buehler, Trustee

Co-Chair, Facilities Committee
301 776-9886
buehler@freestate.net

June 2015 ACCC Meeting Report

12

July 2015 MCA Board Meeting Minutes

13

July 2015 ACCC Meeting Report

15

Financials

15

Brad Gimbert, Trustee

Co-Chair, Facilities Committee
301 776-8366
mgimbert@verizon.net
Tim Jacobs, Trustee
916 712-1731
tim@jacobszone.com
Richard Mason, Trustee
Chair, Security Committee
Chair, Traffic Committee
301 346-6250
rsmason@aol.com

Security Committee Report

18

Traffic Committee Report

19

3rd Annual 5K Race and Fun Run

20

5K Registration Form

21

Architectural Control & Compliance

Michael Boddie, Chair
301 526-3520
Michael.boddie@aol.com

ACCC Approval Form

25

Communications Sean Beaver, Chair

seanbeaver@gmail.com
202 330-7616

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Jean Sorrentino, Trustee

301 776-3650
sorrentino12@verizon.net

Committees

Elections & Swim Team Lynne Collman, Chair

301 776-3098
lbcollman@gmail.com
Pool CommitteeMary Derrick, Chair
301 776-5008
derrickr@wans.net
Welcoming CommitteeCarolyn Campbell
Assistant to the Board
Mary Hughes888-622-4630 x103
emhughes@comcast.net

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MONTPELIER OVER THE FENCE

Rob and Debbie Phillips announce the engagement
and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Lyndsay
June to Kevin Paul Rembert of Richmond, Tx., son of
Francis and Debbie Rembert of College Staon,
Tx. Lyndsay received a BA in Sociology from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is a concierge
for a Corporate Catering Service in the Houston area. Kevin studied Environmental Biology at Humboldt
State University in California. He is an energy broker in
the Houston area. A September 26 wedding in the
Texas Hill Country is planned.

Some former Montpelier residents

will be in the wedding party.
Jessica Gro McLaughlin will be
Matron of Honor;
Evan Hughes Rogers a2endant;
and Prof. Sara Phillips Becker will
be the Ociant. Grandchildren
parcipang are Jennifer Phillips
as Junior Bridesmaid and
Wilbur Becker, Ring Bearer. A honeymoon in the
Abacos Islands is planned.

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Saturday, September 26, Noon-4 PM

Fairland Regional Park
13950 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, MD 20707

Saturday, November 14, 9 AM-2 PM

14301 Laurel-Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD
Crafts, wreaths, blankets, mosaics, scarves, jewelry...bake sale goodies, face painting, raffle and fun.
Oaklands youth will sell breakfast, coffee, soda, hot
dogs to raise funds for mission trips.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Laurel Presbyterian Church
7610 Old Sandy Spring Rd, Laurel MD
Saturday, October 17th from 9 AM until 1 PM
Crafts, yard sale items, and bake sale.
Lunch available, too.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
12 to 5 PM
UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS
BOARD

OF

TRUSTEES MEETINGS

The monthly board meengs will be Tuesday September 8 and Tuesday, October 13 at Deereld Community Center, preschool room. All meengs begin at 7 PM.
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ACCC)
The next meengs will be Thursday, September 3 and Thursday, October 1. All meengs are at Deereld Community Center, preschool room at 7 pm.
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CANDIDATES FOR THE MCA, INC.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2015-2016
The following members of the Montpelier Community Association have been nominated for election to the MCA
Board of Trustees. Please read the following brief biographies and cast your vote at the Annual Meeting, September 27 at 2 pm at the Montpelier Pool. If you are unable to attend the Annual Meeting, you can still vote by
proxy. A ballot/proxy form can be found in this issue of Montpelier Today, Page 7.
Ron 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 have been a Montpelier resident for 23 years and really enjoy the community and residents. I have been on
the board since 2009, served as Pool Committee Chairperson and Facilities Chairperson and was league representative for the Marlins Swim Team.

Bob Derrick
12608 Cedarbrook Lane
301 776-5008

Lillian Fazio
8716 Crystal Rock Lane
301 776-3267

I grew up in Montpelier, attended the neighborhood

schools, graduated from Virginia Tech and spent 30
years in the United States Army. After leading organizations from 45 to 1800 people in the Corps of Engineers and managing budgets over a million dollars, I
feel I have the experience to be a member of the Board
of Trustees. I have served in many professional organizations and was involved in the Community Watch
program in my neighborhood in North Carolina.
I have served on the MCA Board for the past 6 years
and have been actively involved in the pool, socials,
common grounds, swim team, and the proper use of the
capital reserve funds. I believe in truth, transparency,
good stewardship of our resources, and the friendly
inclusion of all community members ideas. These
qualities are vital to the sound governance of our
neighborhood. The common grounds are a valuable
asset to each homeowner, in addition to providing
wholesome family recreation, and must be maintained
to the highest standards. I will work to keep the lines
of communication open to protect the lifestyle of our
unique neighborhood. I currently live in the same
house that my parents bought in 1967.

Patricia Douville
8904 Eastbourne Lane
301-490-7614
I am married to John and have three boys Patrick 28,
Sean 26 and Colin 24. My family and I have lived in
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Montpelier since 1996, however I grew up here from

1967-1984. I currently am employed at St. Vincent
Pallotti High School in Laurel where I've taught math
for 21 years. I was elected to the MCA Board of Trustees the last six years and I also served on the Board
several 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 and social
events.

My name is Lillian R. Fazio. I am an original homeowner. I have been your Treasurer for the past six
years. I was also Treasurer from 1985 to 1996. At this
point, I feel very comfortable in handling the finances
of the community.
I believe Montpelier is a wonderful place to live. I
would like to keep it that way by taking care of problems as they arise. I believe in using our Reserve Funds
for the upkeep and 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 very
much in favor of using legal assistance in order to collect past due assessments. I am also a tennis player and
will actively work to keep the courts attractive.

Brad Gimbert
12606 Cedarbrook Lane
301 343-0386
I have lived in Montpelier for 45 years and I have been
on the MCA Board of Trustees for four years. I am
currently co-chair of the Facilities Committee. The
specific MCA Board functions of most interest to me
are Facilities/Grounds Maintenance, Pool Operations
and Security.

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Tim Jacobs
8711 Crestmont Lane
916 712-1731

Jean Sorrentino
12227 Valerie Lane
301 776-3650

My family has enjoyed living in Montpelier for eight

years. I believe the homeowner is the important person
and we must do what needs to be done to allow the homeowner to create their home as they see fit. The HOA is
not to stop the homeowner, but to help homeowners do
projects that are safe and pleasing to everyone. I will
make sure that money spent from our HOA funds is necessary and well-planned. I would like to see the pool area
improved for small children by adding more modern,
water park-like equipment. As a member of the board, I
provide email communication between all the homes, and
train and find moderators to keep communication flowing. I am also interested in Security.

I have lived in Montpelier for 46 years and have enjoyed

being a Trustee for the past three years. My career was in
early childhood education-teaching and directing nursery
school, teaching kindergarten for the Prince Georges
County Public Schools, and finally working for the Maryland State Department of Education as an Accreditation
Specialist evaluating private nursery schools and kindergartens for approval by the State.

Jack Keating
9307 Montpelier Drive
301 325-0497

I have enjoyed the social gatherings on the common

grounds and pool and have provided my assistance
whenever it was needed! Specific board functions that
interest me are Communications and Social Activities.

Agenda for Annual Meeting

2:00 pm, Sunday, September 27, 2015
Montpelier Pool

I have lived in Montpelier for 13 years. I serve as MCA

Vice-President (2009-2015) and I am also a member of
the ACC Committee (2008-2015). I would like the op- Call to Order Bob Derrick
5 minutes
portunity to serve a another term on the Board of TrusIntroduction of Board
tees.
Verification of Quorum / Proxies
Closing of Balloting
Richard Mason
8900 Orwood Lane
301 346-6250

Secretarys Report Tricia Douville

10 minutes
Review of 2014 Annual Meeting
Minutes

I am honored to be Chairman of the MCA Security

Committee for the past four years and Chairman of the
Traffic Committee the past two years. My wife, Emily,
and I have lived in Montpelier for 40 years. We raised
two boys here, and thoroughly enjoy living in the Montpelier Community. I have a keen interest in keeping our
community safe, so have served on the Security Committee for over ten years. I have developed a good
working relationship with the Prince Georges County
Community Police officers and graduated from the
Prince Georges County Citizens Police Academy. I am
also an active member of the Prince Georges County
Citizens Advisory Council. My goals are to prevent
crime and keep our community safe. As Traffic Chairman, I will make sure our traffic and roads are safe and
maintained properly. I have developed excellent working
relationships with the County elected officials and County Dept. of Public Works and Transportation Managers. I
would like the opportunity to serve another term on the
MCA Board of Trustees.

Presidents Report Bob Derrick

Year in Review

25 minutes

Financial Report Lillian Fazio

Proposed 2016 Budget

10 minutes

Committee Reports As Needed

5 min/indiv

Election Report Lynne Collman

Results of the Election

5 minutes

Old Business Bob Derrick

10 minutes

Guest Speakers

10 mins/ea

New Business Open Forum

10 mins/indiv.

Adjournment Bob Derrick

Refreshments

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BALLOT/PROXY

BALLOT/PROXY

BALLOT/PROXY

MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

The following names are submitted to the Membership for election to the Board of Trustees for the 2015-2016
term. There are nine (9) vacancies on the Board and there are Nine (9) 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

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2) BOB DERRICK

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3) PATRICIA DOUVILLE

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4) LILLIAN FAZIO

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5) BRAD GIMBERT

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6) TIM JACOBS

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7) JACK KEATING

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8) RICHARD MASON

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9) JEAN SORRENTINO

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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 27, 2015,
2 PM at the Montpelier Pool, 12401 Cedarbrook Lane, Laurel, MD.

PRINT NAME

ADDRESS

SIGNATURE

DATE

LOT#

Members are entitled to revoke a proxy and vote in person at the official meeting.. Mailed proxies MUST
BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MEETING. Mail to:
MCA ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
P.O. BOX 2503
LAUREL, MARYLAND 20709

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BALLOT/PROXY

BALLOT/PROXY

MCA ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

POST OFFICE BOX 2503
LAUREL, MD 20709

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The 2014 Annual Meeting Minutes below are a draft. Members should review the minutes so that they can be
approved at the Annual Membership Meeting, Sunday, September 27.

MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

Annual Meeting Minutes
Montpelier Pool
September 28, 2014
Trustees in Attendance: Robert Derrick, Patricia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Jack Keating, Richard Mason and Jean
Sorrentino.
Trustees Absent with Cause: Paul Buehler, Brad Gimbert, and Tim Jacobs.
Community Members Present in Person or by Proxy (listed by Member/Lot Number): 18, 42, 70, 72, 79, 91,
104, 129, 141, 155, 163, 174, 178, 186, 190, 191, 208, 229, 246, 249, 268, 269, 270, 271, 273, 299, 334, 339, 354,
358, 361, 370, 374, 376, 395, 429, 443, 450, 466, 467, 474, 480, 487, 507, 508, 518, 556, 577, 594,.601, 633, 647,
648, 671, 672.
President R. Derrick called the meeting to order at 2:05 PM. There was a quorum to conduct business. President
Derrick introduced the current members of the Board, noting the years that they moved into Montpelier.
Secretarys Report: Patricia Douville
The 2013 Annual Meeting Minutes were distributed to all present. After a review and amendment, Ms. Hull made a
motion to accept the amended minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Presidents Report: Robert Derrick
President Robert Derrick reported that the past year was a light year in terms of construction, maintenance and
repair for the Board as compared with the past several years.
The planters in the parking lot were upgraded and the dead trees will be replaced through the landscapers warranty.
Tile was installed into the showers in the bath house at the pool.
New playground equipment has been ordered. There will be four new items installed in the play area and a tether
ball (donated by the company) will be installed near the volleyball court. Black tire mulch will be added.
The board took bids for white coating of the pool, but it is holding up well so we will wait another year. As we
have about six layers of white coat, it will have to be removed to the liner which will be quite a big undertaking
(estimates are $130,000 -$160,000). Ideally, the removal of the old layers would be done in the Fall and the
white coating could be done in the Spring, well before the pool opens.
The Health Department commented on cracks in the concrete in the main deck and recommended either a seal or
replacement. Several bad areas are being replaced starting this Fall.
President Derrick thanked Gloria Hynes and Lillian Fazio, who have planted and weeded around the pool area.
Financial Report: Lillian Fazio
Trustee Fazio distributed copies of the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss statement and a proposed budget.
The proposed budget includes an increase for grounds maintenance and pool management due to higher minimum
wage requirements and the new rain tax adds about $1,000 to yearly expenses. The tax is based on the impervious surface area (i.e., parking lot, pool and courts).
There is currently $130,000 in reserve and $70,000 in savings/checking. After all bills are paid at the end of the
year, Trustee Fazio expects to be able to add another $50,000 to the reserve account.
The MCA books have been reviewed by our accountant for year 2012 and he has 2013 which is expected soon.
Six homeowners have not paid assessments for several years and owe approximately $9,000. About $3,000 was
written off due to foreclosures. Trustee Fazio thanked everyone who pays the assessment on time.
Committee Reports
ACCC Committee: Michael Boddie, Chairperson
President Derrick thanked Mr. Boddie for serving as chairman of the ACCC.
Mr. Boddie thanked the volunteer members of the committee and encouraged MCA members to join the committee.
A member asked about clothes line use in Montpelier. According to the covenants, members can hang clothes on
a removable line, less than 7 feet tall, outside any day, but holidays and Sundays.
Security Committee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
Trustee Mason thanked Nancy Stakem and Sean Beaver for their help and thanked the County Police Department.
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ment for volunteer firefighters after 25 years of service. It has not been increased in 14 years ($225
monthly). Her bill increases it to $450 a month
(equal to cost of living increases over the past 14
years). The hearing will be in October.
She addressed the Laurel Library delays. It will be
the first green library in the county.
The county has 1900 miles of county roads and approximately 10 million is budgeted a year which
amounts to approximately 1 million dollars per district or 20 miles resurfaced per year. Eastgate Lane
is on the list.
Ms. Lehman recommended Montpelier Drive for the
Green Street program.
Residents were encouraged to sign up for her online
newsletter.

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Trustee Mason encouraged the membership to get to

know your neighbors as one of the best ways to keep
Montpelier safe and secure.

Traffic Committee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Trustee Mason thanked Sean Beaver, Colleen Elliker

and Gloria Hynes for their help.

A member asked why there is a speed camera on

Montpelier Drive, because there is no school in the
area any longer. Trustee Mason will look into it, but
reminded everyone if they obey the speed limit, they
wont have to pay the fine.

Social Committee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson

The Fall Festival will be October 25 and includes hay

rides, trunk or treat, and cake walk. Other events this
year included the Holiday Light Contest, Easter Egg
Wayne Lucas, Architect, Prince Georges County
Hunt in March, Pot Lucks at the Pool for Memorial
Public Works and Patricia Valentine, NeighborDay, July 4, and Labor Day, Wednesday Pizza at the
Pool, and Dog Swim Day. Thank you to Mark Middle- hood Design Program
Ms. Hynes introduced Wayne Lucas and Patricia Valbusher and Philipe Arzayus for organizing the annual
entine to speak on the Right Tree, Right Place ProMontpelier 5K.
gram. The program to replace the Bradford Pear Trees
Tennis Committee: Lillian Fazio, Chairperson
started in Montpelier about 4 years ago and 900 trees
The courts were resurfaced in 2012 and courts 3 and 4 were planted and about 600 trees were removed. The
have developed cracks. We purchased a warranty, but trees are grafted and are weak and prone to breaking.
the company has put off the repairs. A complaint was Community support is needed to get Montpelier back
made to the Better Business Bureau.
in the program.
Welcoming Committee: Gloria Hynes, ChairperOfficer Jason Wilson, Prince Georges County
son
COPS Unit
Trustee Derrick thanked Gloria Hynes and Mrs. Mason Trustee Mason introduced Officer Wilson. Tips were
for continuing the visits to newcomers in the neighbor- given to protect your property such as locking cars and
hood.
doors, improving outside lighting, and calling the poElections Committee: Lynne Collman, Chairperson
(absent)
Sue Thompson and Gina Hong announced the close of
voting and confirmed there was a quorum. The 2015
board elected are: P. Buehler, B. Derrick, P. Douville,
L. Fazio, J. Keating, R. Mason, and J. Sorrentino.

lice if you see something that doesnt look right. Residents were invited to attend a Neighborhood Watch
Program scheduled for next Tuesday.

COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS:

A complaint was raised about the delays in the Cedarbrook/Muirkirk/Odell realignment. Trustee Mason
Swim Team Committee: Lynne Collman, Chairper- explained that utility relocation has created problems,
including a 36 inch water main and fiber optic lines. It
son (absent)
should start this Fall.
Ms. Thompson presented Ms. Collmans report. The
Marlins moved into Division C this year. We hosted
There being no additional business, a motion was
Divisionals again this year and received many compli- made, seconded, and passed unanimously to adjourn at
ments about our pool. She also thanked the Marlin
4:23 pm.
parent volunteers.
Old Business:
Ms. Hynes reported on the suggestion to install three
benches to the path which members could sponsor and
have dedicated. They would cost $1,050 (delivered)
and could be installed by volunteers.
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Mary Lehman, Prince Georges County Council.
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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2015
Trustees in A@endance: Bob Derrick, Patricia Douville,
Lillian Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Tim Jacobs, Jack Keang,
Richard Mason and Jean Sorrenno.
Trustees Absent with Cause: Paul Buehler and Tim Jacobs.
Community Members Present: Sean Beaver, Michael
Boddie, Ma2hew Collman, Mark Middlebusher and
Mary Hughes.

FaciliEes Commi@ee: Paul Buehler and Brad Gimbert,

CoChairs
Trustee Gimbert reported that the company sent the
wrong top for the shade structure, but a new one is on
its way.
Trustees Buehler and Gimbert are working on the ineld dragging.

Pool Commi@ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson (absent)

President Bob Derrick called the meeng to order at There is a small leak which appears to be from a gas7:04 PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
ket which will be repaired by Lighthouse.
The baby pool leak may be xed or at least it is not
Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville
leaking as fast as it was. It is dicult to gauge how
The minutes of the May 2015 board meeng were remuch water is lost to evaporaon versus a leak.
viewed. Trustee Keang made a moon to accept the The baby ducks hatched and have disappeared on
minutes. Trustee Mason seconded the moon and it
their own.
passed unanimously.
Social Commi@ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson
Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio
The Memorial Day Potluck had about 200 a2endees.
Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements
Trustee Douville thanked everyone for their help.
which were distributed.
The 4th of July is on a Saturday and Trustee Douville
Trustee Fazio reported that $772 was donated to the
is considering doing the potluck on the 5th ParciSwim Team with the assessments this year and
paon is not usually as good on Saturdays because
$1,413 was donated to the Benevolent Fund. The
there are so many other places and things to do.
Swim Team donaons were sent to Ms. Spitza, the Pizza at the Pool starts on June 17. Volunteers and
Swim Team treasurer and the Benevolent Fund donacoordinator are needed because there are a few
ons were transferred to the Benevolent Fund acdates that Trustee Douville won't be available to orcount.
ganize the dinner.
There are 26 unpaid assessments, which is the same Water aerobics started. Monday and Thursday, $5,
number as last year at this me. $4,200 was collect7:00-7:50 pm.
ed last month on long term delinquents.
Security Commi@ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
ACCC Commi@ee: Michael Boddie, Chairperson
There were a couple of nuisance incidents on Silver Mr. Boddie reported that the ACC has had success
birch involving silly string and broken bo2les.
contacng management companies responsible for Police are invesgang a report of drug sales in the
vacant houses and will connue to keep on them to
neighborhood.
maintain these properes.
Trustee Mason would like to organize a child and adult
The recent ligaon ended in favor of defendants
id program for the neighborhood.
MCA and the homeowner who owns the fence. Trus- Police Night Out will be August. Volunteers are needtee Derrick thanked Mr. Boddie for represenng the
ed and appreciated.
ACCC in this ligaon and for his service to the com- The Sheris presented a program at the last Cops
munity. Mr. Boddie was dismayed with the thought of
Coee. They are proud of their child welfare proconnued ligaon. Plains have appealed, but this
grams. They would like to organize a bike ride in the
will only involve the lawyers and will be argued in
neighborhood if there is any interest.
front of a three judge panel if it connues.
Trac Commi@ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
CommunicaEons Commi@ee: Sean Beaver, Chairper Mr. Beaver is working closely with Dianne Harris, on
son
the Residenal Permit Parking Program Administra Mr. Beaver compiled a list of 212 vendors for the
tor and the inial meeng should be set up soon.
website which will be useful for members to use for a
(Continued on page 12)
referral list.
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ACCC REPORT
Deereld Recreaon Center
June 4, 2015
Commi2ee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian
Dennis, Jack Keang, and Sean Beaver.
Commi2ee Members Absent: Michael Flowe.
Community Members Present: Dave Roberts and Mary
Hughes.
The meeng was called to order at 6:59 PM by M. Boddie. The minutes of the May meeng, as transcribed by
M. Hughes, were reviewed. B. Dennis made a moon to
accept the amended minutes. S. Beaver seconded the
moon and it passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
8903 Churcheld Lane A le2er was sent (5/12) thanking
them for replacing the car cover and asking them to
x the detached downspout. Hold to next month.
8719 Graystone Lane A le2er was sent (6/3) regarding
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Corporal Wilson has been ckeng speeders on

Montpelier Drive two or three mes a week.
Russell Carroll is scheduling a meeng with engineers
on the Montpelier Drive Project. Trustee Mason and
Derrick will also a2end.
OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee Derrick spoke with Pat Valenne about the
Bradford Pear Tree Replacement Program. Due to
budget problems and problems with insects killing
some of the new trees, the survey and marking of
trees might not be done this year or it might only be
completed on one street. We should idenfy which
streets are a priority.
Mr. Middlebusher presented details on the upcoming
3rd annual 5K. It will be Saturday, August 5. Early registraon will start July 4th. He has approval from
MNCPPC and the police have commi2ed. He would
like to discuss a post race party. Trustee Mason will
speak with the Project Manager about the WSSC work
and any possible conicts that might arise at that me.
They have decided not to do t shirts this year as it will
double the cost of registraon. Early registraon will
be available at the pool and website. Mr. Middlebusher presented the budget for the race. Trustee Douville
made a moon to accept the budget. Trustee Keang
seconded the moon and it passed unanimously. A
suggeson was made to use chalk rather than paint to
mark the course.

the gu2er coming away from the house. Hold.

8903 Montpelier Drive County noed re grass and
vacant house. Shed is also falling apart.
9314 Montpelier Drive A2orney noed regarding connued complaints about the house. She recommends waing for the current foreclosure acon to
proceed.
8700 Oxwell Lane Cease and desist sent (5/12) regarding the missing shu2er. Hold to next month.
9200 Pleasant Court Le2er sent (5/12) regarding a fallen, dead tree in the back yard and has been leK for
several years. Owner spoke to S. Beaver regarding
the ma2er.
8803 Royal Ridge Lane A complaint was made about a
commercial truck parked at the house, but no truck
has been observed.
8701 Royal Ridge Lane Cease and Desist sent (5/12)
regarding the shopping cart in the driveway and car
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Ma2hew Collman, a boy scout in Troop 1250, presented his proposed Eagle Scout Project. He would like to
set up three new benches in the playground area and
move one of the old benches which sits on a hill and is
sinking. He would also set up a new picnic table. He
would like to set up an ebay page to get donaons for
memorial plaques for the benches. They will be made
from a trex-like material and he esmates the total
cost to be $2,900 (benches $570 each, picnic table
$900, extras $290). An arcle will be put in the newsle2er. Trustee Keang asked Ma2hew to create a line
item to replace all the benches with trex materials.
Trustee Keang made a moon to accept the plan.
Trustee Sorrenno seconded the moon and it passed
unanimously. The project should start someme in
September or October.
Trustee Douville reported that the upper poron of a
tree behind the ag pole is dead. There is another tree
near the tennis courts at Briardale that should be removed.
Complaints about solicitors were discussed. The MCA
has never given permission to any solicitors to canvas
the neighborhood and the signs at the entrances to
the community state that permission is required. If a
solicitor wont leave aKer being told to go, call the
police.
The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, July 14,
2015 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center, preschool room. The moon was made and seconded to
adjourn at 8:01 pm. The moon passed unanimously.

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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2015
Trustees in A@endance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick,
Patricia Douville, Brad Gimbert, Tim Jacobs, Jack
Keang, Richard Mason and Jean Sorrenno.
Trustees Absent with Cause: Lillian Fazio and Tim Jacobs.
Community Members Present: Michael Boddie, Mary
Derrick and Mary Hughes.

month to recfy problems.

Two new issues had come up since the meeng: a
complaint about the WSSC leaving old pipes and gravel in the vicinity of Royal Ridge and Ivystone Lanes
and a couple of houses needing a2enon on Pleasant
Court. Homeowners should call the Project Manager
regarding any issues with the WSSC Project whose
phone number is on the signs posted in the neighborhood. Michael Boddie was going to call the person
with this informaon.

President Bob Derrick called the meeng to order at

7:06 PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville
The minutes of the June 2015 board meeng were reviewed. Trustee Keang made a moon to accept the
amended minutes. Trustee Mason seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.

FaciliEes Commi@ee: Paul Buehler and Brad Gimbert,

CoChairs
Trustee Gimbert reported that the replacement canopy is also too small and he has called the company to
inquire as to the problem.
Trustees Buehler and Gimbert are coordinang with
someone with a tractor on the overgrown clay ineld
to see if they can drag it.
Trustee Gimbert reported that parts of the trail have
washed out in some of the torrenal rains lately. A
pipe to deect the runo may be needed as well as
more crushed asphalt.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio (absent)

Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements,
which were distributed.
ACCC Commi@ee: Michael Boddie, Chairperson
Mr. Boddie reported that the last ACC meeng was
short and most homeowners had been given another

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(Continued from page 12)

with expired tags. Cart is gone, but car remains.

Ma2er is closed.
12509 Silverbirch Lane The grass was cut and other
clean-up is promised.
NEW BUSINESS:
9004 Golden Pass Complaint received that the yard is
unkempt, gu2ers are falling o, mold on front shingles, and leaves were raked into the gu2er and leK
all winter. J. Keang conrmed the complaint and
made a moon to send the homeowner a le2er nofying them of the violaons. S. Beaver seconded the
moon and it passed (J. Keang, S. Beaver, and M.
Boddie vong yes. B. Dennis vong no.)
8713 Oxwell Lane Complaint received regarding deteriorang condions at the vacant house. Owner is deceased and family plans to sell the house as soon as
estate ma2ers are se2led. Monitor.
12226 Valerie Lane The homeowner presented an approval request to replace a small deck behind his
house with a larger deck, using Trex material, with no
change in height. J. Keang made a moon to approve the request and B. Dennis seconded the moon. It passed unanimously.
Homeowner requested claricaon on rules for a day
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sents the ACCC with a notarized statement that all

state/county requirements, including insurance requirements, have been met.
A complaint was made about a dead tree along Briardale
Lane, near the tennis courts and Barclay . It appears
to be on county property and they will be noed.
Approved online:
12306 Mt. Pleasant Approval granted for a 4 K. picket
fence (white) to enclose the back yard and for replacing a 10x12 shed. Shed will match the house (beige
and white). (Unanimous.)
NOTIFICATION:
8709 Crestmont Lane The gray roof will be replaced
with black, architectural shingles.
12405 Silverbirch Lane Tenants will have a PODS unit
for a week in June.
9307 Montpelier Drive There will be a dumpster in the
driveway for 3 weeks. Homeowner is also installing an
8 K. long, 2 K. high retaining wall. No approval is required because it is not a permanent structure.
The next meeng of the ACCC will be the rst Thursday of
the month, July 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center, pre-school room. The meeng adjourned at
8:05 pm.

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 If anyone is interested in geOng more informaon

on crime (including sex oender lists), go to crimereports.com.

(Continued from page 13)

Trustee Buehler made a moon to remove the

dumpster when the pool is not open (approximately
May September). Trustee Douville seconded the
moon and it passed unanimously. This is due to
the frequent overloading and numerous items leK
around the dumpster that Trustees end up disassembling and puOng in the dumpster.

Trac Commi@ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

The Residenal Permit Parking Program Meeng for
the Mt. Pleasant and adjacent areas will be July 23,
2015 at Deereld. Invitaons to residents in the
aected areas have been mailed. [Program Director
rescheduled the meeng for a future date as yet unadversed.]
Civil Engineers are developing four dierent plans
for the Montpelier Drive Project and they will have a
meeng this Fall to present them to residents.
The logs near the power line on Mt. Pleasant were
removed, thanks to Trustee Mason volunteer eorts.
The ODell/Cedarbrook/Muirkirk Intersecon Project
is now expected to start in the Spring of 2016.
Trustee Mason feels that he is being put o by the
County on xing roads in Montpelier (especially
Eastgate). He will connue to try to get them repaired.

Pool Commi@ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson

The baby pool seems to be holding water well so the
Lighthouse x must have taken care of the issue.
The pool operaons are going well. Swim pracce
and aerobics are oered twice a week in the evening
and there have been 10-12 pares.
Four new tables have been ordered ($2,700) and
umbrellas, the kind that blocks sun and rain, will be
ordered.
Skateboarding mostly by non-community members
in the parking lot seems to have died down somewhat lately.
Trustee Buehler made a moon to purchase a new
basketball hoop for the pool (approximately $300$400). Trustee Douville seconded the moon and it
passed unanimously.
The water slide had a leak, which has been xed.

OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee Keang donated $500 and made a moon for
the board to pay an addional $70 for a 4th bench to
be added to Ma2hew Collmans Eagle Scout Project
and dedicated to the MCA Board of 2014. Trustee
Gimbert seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.

Social Commi@ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson

The 4th of July Potluck had close to 200 a2endees,
but there was a threat of rain all day, which may
have lowered a2endance.
Pizza at the Pool has about 35-40 parcipants each
week.
5K signs are up and Mr. Middlebusher is checking on
online-registraon. Some board members felt that
the signs went up too early and they will be taken
down and put up about a month before the event.
Flick and Floats will be planned on Fridays when it
gets dark earlier. It was decided to try one this Saturday, July 18 if Trustees Derrick and Gimbert can
test out the equipment.

NEW BUSINESS:
Nominaon forms were turned in by Trustees Buehler, Derrick, Douville, Fazio, Gimbert, Keang, Mason, and Sorrenno.
The Annual Meeng date for September needs to be
decided. Eight forms have been turned in to date.
The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, Au
gust 11, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center, preschool room. The moon was made and seconded to adjourn at 8:01 pm. The moon passed
unanimously.

Security Commi@ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

Solicitaon in the neighborhood has increased lately.
Residents should tell solicitors to leave and if they do
not, call 911.
Prince Georges County Police have joined Nextdoor
for communicaons. Trustee Mason will monitor to
make sure that we are not inundated with informaon pertaining to the South County area.
Police reported an increase in airbag theKs (mostly
Hondas and Acuras).

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FINANCIAL REPORT
BALANCE SHEET AS OF JULY 31, 2015

Financial Informaon submi2ed by

Lillian Fazio, Treasurer

ACCC REPORT
Deereld Recreaon Center
July 2, 2015
Commi2ee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian
Dennis, Michael Flowe, and Jack Keang.
Commi2ee Members Absent: Sean Beaver.
Community Members Present: Mary Hughes.

ber 1 and accrue monthly, unl compliance is met.

M. Flowe seconded the moon and it passed unanimously
9200 Pleasant Court Check with S. Beaver regarding
the neighbors response to the le2er sent (5/12)
regarding a fallen, dead tree in the back yard that
has been leK for several years.
The meeng was called to order at 6:59 PM by M. Bod- 8803 Royal Ridge Lane A complaint was made about a
die. The minutes of the June meeng, as transcribed by
commercial truck parked at the house, but no truck
M. Hughes, were reviewed. J. Keang made a moon to
has been observed. The ma2er will be closed and
accept the amended minutes. M. Flowe seconded the
complainant will be noed.
moon and it passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
OLD BUSINESS:
12345 Shadetree Lane Homeowner requested approv8903 Churcheld Lane A le2er was sent (5/12) thanking
al to install one 4 x 8 framed laOce for growing
them for replacing the car cover and asking them to
climbing vines and for privacy. B. Dennis made a
x the detached downspout. M. Boddie will check
moon to approve the request and M. Flowe seon the status of the downspout.
conded the moon which passed unanimously.
9004 Golden Pass A le2er was sent (6/28) that the
gu2ers are falling o and there is mold on front
Approved online:
shingles. Hold.
8803 Orwood Lane Approval granted for 10 x 12 shed
8719 Graystone Lane A le2er was sent (6/3) regarding
and new sidewalk.
the gu2er coming away from the house, but the
owner has moved and the le2er was resent (6/25)
Nocaon:
to the new address. Hold.
12343 Shadetree Lane Nocaon of new roof and
8903 Montpelier Drive Grass was cut and someone
siding.
was hired to clean the interior prior to lisng the
house for sale.
The next meeng of the ACCC will be the rst Thursday
8700 Oxwell Lane No response to Cease and Desist
of the month, August 6, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Deereld
sent (5/12) regarding the missing shu2er. B. Dennis Recreaon Center, pre-school room. The meeng admade a moon to levy a $100 ne, to start Septem- journed at 7:21 pm.
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Montpelier Community AssociaEon, Inc. Prot & Loss Budget vs. Actual

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SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT

Crimes in Community:
Air bags theKs have increased. Honda's and Acura's
are most popular.
An iphone and iPad were stolen at the pool on Saturday 7/25/15 at approximately 10:15 PM. Police were
called. Please leave electronics at home if not in your
possession at the pool or common grounds.
Residents are encouraged to go to
www.crimereports.com to get current informaon
about reported crimes in our area.

Police are joining the Nextdoor communicaons system. The District VI COPS Unit will be monitoring and
sending specic communicaons to Montpelier
Nextdoor.
CiEzens Police Academy: The next Cizens Police Academy will begin September 21 from 6 to 9PM in Palmer
Park, MD. The 12 week program introduces you to all
aspects of Police training. Please let me know so I can
have our Community Ocer give you an applicaon.
New Phone Scam: This scam claims that the caller is the
sheri seeking payment of a ne. There are no circum
stances in which the sheri or any law enforcement
agency would make calls demanding payment. Residents should never give, wire or mail funds to anyone
who calls saying anything like this. If you receive such a
call, contact the Prince Georges County Police at 301772-4420 to le an incident report.

County Police:
Naonal Night Out on 8/4/15 was a success. Thanks
to Nancy Stakem, Bob Derrick, and Mark Middlebusher for joining me to volunteer as food servers and
cleanup.
Fraudulent residenal solicitaon connues in the
county and in Montpelier. Neither ADT nor Honeywell
have door-to-door sales people. Don't hesitate to call
911 if person is acng suspicious or won't leave. Best
way to stop it is to not answer door.

Richard Mason, Chairperson

Rsmason@aol.com/301-346-6250

Car Break-In Prevention Tips

1. Keep your car visible
Park in well-lit areas, near people or with parking lot or
garage a2endants on duty. Avoid having your car concealed by larger vehicles, fences or foliage; thieves like to
work in private.

above the visor, in the center console, under the oor mat,
in the trunk well, etc.
7. Stow your stuff before arrival
Experienced thieves oKen stake out parking lots to watch
for people puOng items in their trunk. Put valuables like
laptops, messenger bags and electronic devices, into your
trunk before you get to the parking lot.

2. Dont make it easy

Keep windows and sunroofs closed and doors locked.
Many theKs from vehicles are from unlocked cars.
3. Activate your vehicles alarm
Factory-installed and-theK systems are best, but a professionally installed alarm can discourage a car thief who likes
to work in silence.
4. Hide your valuables
Many smash-and-grab thieves act on impulse so keep your
stu out of sight either with you or in a locked trunk.
Dont count on the glove box; thieves know to look there,
and theyre easy to break into.

8. Stash the evidence, too

AKer you put your stu in the trunk, dont forget such telltale evidence as power plugs, MP3 adapters and navigaon system windshield sucon-cup mounts. Thieves know
what theyre looking for, so hide the electronic accessories, too.
9. Trust your instincts
If you see suspicious acvity, nd another spot to park. If
youre concerned, tell the a2endant or report your suspicions to police. You may be helping keep another person
from being a vicm of a car break-in or worse.

5. Hide your valuables 2

f you have a wagon or SUV with visible cargo area, get a
retractable 2ed cover to keep shopping bags or other
belongings hidden.

10. Take it one more step

Many vehicles are broken into with the intent of stealing
the vehicle itself. Visible an-theK devices, like steering
wheel locks, steering column collars or brake pedal locks,
6. Dont hand a thief your keys
may discourage the would-be thief from breaking in and
Take your keys with you. If you think you have a great hid- trying.
ing place for a spare key, car break-in thieves know to look
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Labor Day
Saturday
AT THE POOL
S AT U R DAY , S E P T E M B E R 5 at 5 : 3 0 p m
Bring an appetizer, salad, side dish or
dessert to share.
Sign up by Thursday, September 3
Music and Dancing 7 pm
pm 9 pm.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, chips and paper products provided by MCA.
Sign up when you're at the pool or call the pool
(301-317-0106) and let the attendant know your name, lot number, number
of people in your party, and what you'll contribute.

How to Lock Your Car and Why

This was checked through SNOPES.COM
it is theoretically possible and did occur
in older remotes (1990s era) however,
newer remotes are not easily cloned.
That said, we know that technology (good
and bad) moves at the speed of light so
use this information as you see fit.

ROBBERY TACTIC -- a device to clone your security code when you

lock your car using your remote key fob. Police say to manually
lock your car door-by hiOng the lock bu2on inside the car -- that
way if there is someone siOng in a parking lot watching for their
next vicm, it will not be you. When you hit the lock bu2on in
your car, it does not send the security code.

TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT

Permit Parking Program: Meeng for involved residents Muirkirk/Cedarbrook/Odell intersecEon is sll in ulity
on Mt. Pleasant Drive at Deereld Community Center at work phase. Metal plates have been removed from Odell
6:30 PM on Monday, August 17, 2015.
and construcon will tentavely start Spring 2016 with
planned compleon the Fall 2016.
Montpelier Street Survey: Colleen Ellikers street survey
prepared earlier this year was forwarded to Gwen Clerk- WSSC Pipe Replacement Update: Cedarbrook Lane from
ley and Adam Jiroun of the Dept of Public Works for re- Orwood Lane to Boxford Ct pipe replacement will be
view. Eastgate is number one of the list. Adam Jaroun, completed and back in full service by 8/20/15. CedarPGC DPW&T Project Manager, told me last week that brook Lane from Boxford Ct to Montpelier Drive will be
they do not have any money in their budget unl 9/16.
completed and back in full service by 2/16/16. Montpelier Drive pipe replacement completed by 5/16/16. WSSC
Montpelier Drive Project: Bob Derrick and Richard
work will not interfere with our community 5K Run/Walk
Mason a2ended a meeng 6/23/15 with the county con- on 9/5/15. The project Manager, Ed Steele, assured me
tract civil engineer rm. They will develop four
that the County will be able to start the Montpelier Drive
plans to be presented this Fall to Montpelier Drive resi- Project without any interrupon.
dents and other interested residents.
Richard Mason, Chairperson
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REGISTRATION & RACE DAY

Registraon is $10 for the rst 5K family parcipant
and $5 for each subsequent immediate family (spouse/
parent/kids). Aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends
do not count as immediate family parcipants. You
may register at the Pool or online. A Registraon
Form can be found on page 19, at the pool, and can be
printed from the website (www.montpelieronling.org).
A-: Y02 R:694 for the 6 & Under Fun Run, 12 & Under
Fun Run, and 5K run/walk ?
The 6 & Under Fun Run is a ~100 yard dash. All parci
pants receive a Montpelier Buck which allows them an
ice cream at the Montpelier canteen. The 12 & Under
Fun Run is about 1/3 mile and parcipants receive a
Montpelier Buck also. Both of the kids fun runs are
FREE. Kids may run both the 6 & Under Fun Run and the
12 & Under Fun Run if they are 6 years old or younger.
Kids may run both the 12 & Under Fun Run and the 5K,
but they do have to pay to run the 5K.

Race day registraon and preregistered packet pickup

opens at 7:00 AM. If you preregister, the suggested me
is 7:30 AM for packet pickup. I f you decide to register on
race day, the suggested me is 7:00 AM, as race day regis
traon will end at 7:30 AM. Packet pickup closes at 7:55
AM. At packet pickup provide your name to Previously
Registered table and pick up your race bib with your race
number and an electronic tag.

The 6 & Under Fun Run should start ~8:00 am and the 12
& Under Fun Run should start ~8:05. The 5K should start
~8:15 AM. The course will stay open unl all nishers
have completed. A bicyclist will ride behind the last par
Volunteer course monitors will be available at all turns to cipants to signify that the race has been completed.
direct runners and walkers. Trac at major intersecons
will be stopped by the Prince Georges County Police to The bathrooms at the pool will be open. There are no
allow parcipants to proceed. The race is professionally bathrooms on the race course. Prizes are awarded for the
1st, 2nd and 3rd place M/F overall and for all age groups.
med.
Duplicate awards not provided.
Please be prepared for some oroad terrainespecially
if you are planning on pushing a stroller. Headphones/ I3,:-:+,:9 *3 V0723,::-*3W? Volunteers may sign up at
ipods can be worn, but if you dont listen to the race o the Montpelier Pool Gate or by sending an email to the
cials, we will not be responsible if you go o course. Race Director. Mark Middlebusher is the 2015 CoRace
There will two water stops (~1.25 and ~2.0 mile mark). Director, mark.middlebusher@gmail.com.
Only water will be available.

Mark your calendars now for this fun-filled event for

the kids

Fall
Festival

Pumpkin painting, cookie decorating,

cake walk, hayrides, trunk and
treating, bean bag toss and more.

Saturday,
October 24
2-4 pm

Donations of baked goods (home

made or store bought), candy, icing,
are needed.

Kidswear your costumes !

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CLOSING LAUREL HOSPITAL

On Monday Aug.10, I a2ended a meeng at Laurel City
Hall because Dimensions Healthcare plans on closing
Laurel Regional Hospital. Dimensions dropped this plan
on residents (and some local representaves) just a
week before as a done deal. Read the arcle in this
weeks LAUREL LEADER (www.balmoresun.com/news/
maryland/howard/laurel/phlllaurelregionalreax0813
20150811story.html)
In spite of the fact that Laurel Regional has had prob
lems, it is sll a much needed facility in this area. Where
can we go? Howard a good hour away? Holy Cross
an hour in trac on the Beltway? Any hospital other
than Laurel Regional Hospital means driving at least a
hour even a new regional facility in Largo will not
oer those of us in the Northern part of the county (not
to menon those in adjacent Howard, Anne Arundel and
Montgomery counes) a be2er opon.
One problem is that Dimensions has not invested OUR
money towards improving Laurel Hospital. Now they are
planning an outpaent facility, at a cost of $24 million
and want OUR money again and for the regional hospital
in Largo.

with Advenst Hospital or a sale .

Please contact our governor, state senators and local
representaves for a be2er soluon that will keep a hos
pital in Laurel. Also contact the Dimensions Board Mem
bers and demand answers to the quesons that Mary
Lehman and Mayor Moe have also asked (see arcle
below). Board members are:
The Honorable C. Philip Nichols, Jr., Chairman
The Honorable Tawanna P. Gaines, Vice Chair
Benjamin Stallings, M.D, Treasurer
The Honorable Barbara Frush, Secretary
Francis R. Costa, Jr.
Harbhajan Ajrawat, M.D.
The Honorable Andrea Harrison
The Honorable Thomas Hendershot
Tristan J. Orellano, M.D.
Bradford Seamon
The Honorable Frederick Smalls (voted against
closing)
Also contact Dimensions PresidentNeil Moore
neil.moore@dimensionshealth.org and the Dimensions
Laurel CEO John Spearman
john.spearman@dimensionshealth.org

We need to let our legislators know that this is not feasi Thank you,
ble. There has to be a be2er soluon; perhaps a merger

Lillian Fazio

And from Councilwoman Mary Lehman...

As you may know, the Dimensions Healthcare System
Execuve Board decided on July 30 to transion and
scale down Laurel Regional Hospital. This planned "step
down" would allow current employees to transfer to
vacancies elsewhere in the Dimensions system and cre
ate an ambulatory care center and 24hour observaon
unit, however northern Prince George's County will be
leK without a fullservice hospital.
Based on a consultant's report, the board made its deci
sion following closeddoor deliberaons. The vote was
taken without input from the public, the City of Laurel,
most state representaves, other hospital stakeholders
such as the Service Employees Internaonal Union Local
#1199 or my oce.
Since the vote by the board, I have expressed my deep
concern about the lack of procedural transparency that
led to the proposed hospital closure. I have had many
conversaons with County Execuve Baker's sta, our
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state legislators who represent the Laurel area, and City

of Laurel ocials, and I a2ended a meeng between
hospital employees and Dimensions where I cricized
the closeddoor process.
I have worked with my sta and the county's Oce of
Audits and Invesgaons to assemble county and state
nancial data on the hospital's annual losses. Its Fiscal
Year 2014 report indicated the hospital lost $3.5 million,
yet Dimensions is claiming the facility is actually losing
$1215 million, a gure about which other elected o
cials and I are extremely skepcal.
I will connue to ask hard quesons, get real answers
and work for a dierent outcome for Laurel Regional
Hospital.
Councilwoman Mary Lehman/malehman@co.pg.md.us
(reprinted from District 1 Update, 8/14/15)

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The ACCC Wants Your Help

Volunteering for the Architectural Control & Compli
ance Commi2ee can be a meconsuming assignment.
The ve members of the ACCC are responsible for sur
veying our neighborhood of 695 homes every month
and it isnt always easy, so they would appreciate your
help.

and occasionally by email, that a covenant has been

violated. The majority of the me, homeowners are
aware of the violaon, but just havent made the me
to take care of it. Something that most of us can under
stand!

If you are aware of covenant violaons in the neighbor

hood, the ACCC would like to know about them. All
reports of violaons, will be invesgated by a member
of the ACCC. If a violaon is conrmed, the homeowner
will be noed of the covenant which has been violated
and will be given no less than 30 days in which to com
ply with the covenants or nofy the ACCC of their plans
to comply. This is an informal noce, usually by le2er

In other cases, if you are aware that a homeowner

might not be able to comply due to ill health or other
problems, please let the ACCC know this as well. There
are resources available to help.
As the governing documents require all reports of viola
ons to be in wring, ideally the ACCC will receive no
ce of potenal violaons via a signed le2er or email;
(Continued on page 24)

As Fall approaches lets all do our best to keep

Montpelier safe and beautiful . . .

The County does not vacuum leaves. It is the

homeowners responsibility to clear debris and
leaves from your property, sidewalks and curbs.
Local yard maintenance companies do offer
vacuum service for a fee
or
Bag* your leaves and they will be
picked up on Wednesdays by the County
for FREE.
Be a good neighbor. Wet, decaying leaves are
unsightly and dangerous to walkers, cyclists and drivers.
* Remember, dont use plastic bags for your leaves
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MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT

The Architectural Control & Compliance Committee (ACCC) is committed to working with homeowners to ensure covenant compliance in Montpelier. The ACCC can review approval requests between meetings and when
all requested information 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

No construction, addition, or alteration 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.

Violations can result in a fine of $250 per month.

Proceeding without prior approval shall constitute a covenant violation subject to enforcement, including fines.
If you are planning any work to the exterior of your
home, first fill out the ACCC Approval Request Form
located in every Montpelier Today newsletter and online at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:

The ACCC requests notification before placing a PODS,

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

Boats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in

storage between November 1 and March 31.

USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC.

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

RENTING YOUR HOME

No Montpelier home can be used for any purpose other
than a private dwelling for one family. Please notify
your rental management company.

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

also be brought to the monthly meeting. Meetings are

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

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

(Continued from page 23)

however, as all reported covenant violaons will be

invesgated by a member of the ACCC, a wri2en re
port will be made by the commi2ee member if a viola
on is conrmed. With this in mind, the ACCC will
also accept nocaon of potenal noncompliance by
telephone.

community and the people in it. They are commi2ed

to working with you to keep Montpelier a friendly,
beauful and desirable neighborhood for our next 50
years.
If you are aware of a covenant violaon that you dont
want to talk to a neighbor about yourself, please con
tact the ACCC by:

The ACC Commi2ee members are not unreasonable,

busy bodies, scking their noses into other peoples
Emailacccreport@montpelieronline.org
business. They are not asking for this help so that
MailMCA ACCC, PO Box 2503, Laurel, MD 20709
they can crack down on the neighborhood. They
receive complaints that this neighborhood isnt what
it used to be or things are going downhill. If this is Phone888 MCA INF0 x101 (888 6224630 x101)
true, obviously they are missing something and they
need your help. They are a small group of your neigh
bors willing to serve on a commi2ee that most people
dont like, but they do it because they care about this

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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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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

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.

MEMBERS ONLYTENNIS/PICKLEBALL COURT ACCESS

Keys to the tennis/pickleball court lock are available from Lillian Fazio, Tennis Commi2ee Chairperson. Please
call her (301 776-3267) to arrange a convenient me and locaon to pick up the key. Members will be asked
to sign for the key and are responsible for locking the gate aKer their play.
Please make every eort to prevent unauthorized use of the tennis/pickleball courts.
Lillian Fazio, Tennis Commi2ee Chair

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