montpelier today, july/august 2015

MONTPELIER TODAY 1 July/August 2015

The Newsletter Of The

Montpelier Community Association

Montpelier Today July/August 2015

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MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAY THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

July/August 2015 Inside this issue:

2015 Board of Trustees

Presidents Letter 4

2015 Nomination Form 5

April 2015 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 7

April 2015 ACCC Meeting Report 8

May 2015 ACCC Meeting Report 10

Financials 11

Security Committee Report 14

Traffic Committee Report 14

4th of July Bike Parade & Events 15

ACCC Approval Form 23

Helping Hands 25

GLO in the Garden 20

May 2015 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 9

3rd Annual 5K Race and Fun Run 16

5K Registration Form 19

Bob Derrick, President Chair, Executive Committee

301 776-5008 [email protected]

Jack Keating, Vice President Member, Executive Committee


Lillian Fazio, Treasurer Chair, Finance Committee

Chair, Tennis Committee


Patricia Douville, Secretary Member, Executive Committee

Chair, Social & Nominating Committees


Paul Buehler, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-9886 [email protected]

Brad Gimbert, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-8366 [email protected]

Tim Jacobs, Trustee 916 712-1731 [email protected]

Richard Mason, Trustee Chair, Security Committee Chair, Traffic Committee 301 346-6250 [email protected]

Jean Sorrentino, Trustee 301 776-3650 [email protected]

Committees

Architectural Control & Compliance Michael Boddie, Chair (301) 526-3520 [email protected]

Communications CommitteeSean Beaver, Chair [email protected] 202 330-7616

Elections & Swim Team Lynne Collman, Chair 301 776-3098 [email protected]

Pool CommitteeMary Derrick, Chair 301 776-5008 [email protected]

Welcoming CommitteeGloria Hynes [email protected]

Assistant to the Board Mary Hughes888-622-4630 x103 [email protected]


UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

The monthly board meengs will be and at eereld ommnity

enter, preschool room. All meengs begin at 7 PM.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ACCC) The next meengs will be and .6 All meengs are at eereld om

mnity enter, preschool room at 7 pm.

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

ear #eighbors,

$a%ety, sa%ety, sa%ety& The onty has heard s and is

de'eloping a proposal %or physical changes to the

(speedway) we *now as Montpelier ri'e. The pro

posed e+ort, called the (

, is being designed to redce speeding and the

nmber o% 'ehicles that ct throgh or neighbor

hood. ,ith -.) o% wideopen asphalt, many o% s ha'e

been passed on the le/ by people greatly exceeding

the posted speed limit. ,e ha'e the opportnity to

ma*e a statement abot or neighborhood by pre

senng a (residenal loo*) to the road instead o% a

(sper highway). The Prince 0eorge)s onty epart

ment o% Pblic ,or*s and Transportaon held an

1pen 2ose on the 36th o% March 345- to introdce

the topic and solicit %eedbac*. They too* away many

ideas to consider.

A/er consolidang a nmber o% specic sggesons,

the epartment will hire an Architect67ngineering rm

to collect data, do sr'eys, e'alate all the opons and

dra/ some preliminary recommendaons. The next

1pen 2ose to see* %eedbac* on their recommenda

ons will be ad'ersed as soon as a date is pic*ed.

The onty has indicated the residents that li'e on

Montpelier ri'e will recei'e indi'idal nocaon o%

the meeng. ,e loo* %orward to hearing what they

will propose.

As or neighborhood reaches its -4th year anni'er

sary, the onty is poised to begin Phase 3 o% a pro

gram to re%resh their trees that line or streets. $adly,

or bea%l ha'e exceeded their

li%e span and mst be replaced. The onty is 'ery

close to determining the bdget %or this program and

selecng which neighborhoods will get new trees.

1ne o% the %actors they consider are the nmber o%

emergency calls they ha'e recei'ed de to %allen

branches and trees 8the good old 955 calls:. ;% we ha'e

not had many trees %all we might not get or trees

replaced this winter. Another %actor compeng %or

resorces is the de'astaon le/ behind by the 7mer

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MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

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MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 10, 2015 TO BE VALID

The following member, in good standing of the Montpelier Community Association, Inc., is here-by submitted for consideration as a member of the 2015-2016 Board of Trustees.

NAME (Please Print)

ADDRESS LOT#

The term of service of a Trustee shall be one (1) year beginning with the October Board meeting. Duties as outlined in the Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Bylaws. Trustees shall have a fiduciary relationship with the Members and a duty of due care and dili-gence with respect to the property and affairs of the Association. Each Trustee shall:

a. remain informed at all times about the business of the Association; b. attend and participate in Board meetings; c. obtain and read on a timely basis the monthly financial statements and the minutes Board

meetings; d. act in the best interests of the Association; e. act in accordance with the provisions of the Articles, the Declaration, and the Bylaws; f. exercise reasonable diligence in carrying out and following through on responsibilities

assumed or assigned to the Trustee ;% elected, ; am willing to ser'e as a member o% the Montpelier ommnity Associaon


BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION FORM FOR BOARD OF

TRUSTEE CANDIDATES

The in%ormaon pro'ided herein will be pblished in the $eptember newsleDer in a paragraph %ormat.

Number of years living in Montpelier______

Previous participation in MCA activities:

Other relevant background information (participation in other community associations, boards, community work or other experience that would be relevant to the community (200 words or less): Specific MCA Board functions that are of interest (check one or more): Architectural Control and Compliance Communications Election

Finance Governing Documents Grounds Maintenance/Facilities

Nominating Pool Operations Security Social Activities

Traffic

Any additional information or comments:


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Montpelier Community Association, Inc. Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

May 12, 2015

Trustees in ADendance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, Pa

tricia Dou'ille, Billian Ga@io, Brad 0ibert, Ti =acobs,

=ack Keang, Richard Mason and =ean Sorrenno.

ounit Mebers Present: Sean Bea'er, Dod 0ib

son, Mark Middlebusher and Mar 2ughes.

President Bob Derrick called the eeng to order at

:49 PM. There as a Juoru to conduct business.

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The inutes of the April 2415 board eeng ere re

'ieed. Trustee Ga@io ade a oon to accept the

inutes. Trustee Mason seconded the oon and it

passed unaniousl.

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Trustee Ga@io prepared the onthl stateents hich

ere distributed.

Trustee Ga@io reported that thirt assessents are sll

outstanding totaling KR,154 and are being turned o'er

to the aDorne to begin collecon acons. Soe of

those ill pa the assessent hen the pool opens,

soe ill pa hen the aDornes leDer arri'es, but

there is K19,44 outstanding in Llong terM delin

Juent accounts that are sll inding their as

through the legal collecon process. The Board ill

connue to process for collecon through to the last

legal step of aN ing a lien on the hoes if necessar.

Trustee Ga@io called the dupster copan and the

charge K144 to reo'e the dupster and K144 to

return it. ,e currentl pa K25A per onth for the

dupster should there be an interest in eliinang

the ser'ice o'er the inter.

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Trustee Keang reported on the appro'al reJuests

granted at the last eeng. ,hen a perit is re

Juired, A appro'al ill be gi'en conngent on

receipt of a cop of the appro'ed perit.

Trustee Keang thanked Trustee Derrick for repre

senng the MA in ourt for 'e das of teson at

the recent trial brought b a eber against the MA

and another eber.

There ha'e been se'eral coplaints about the o'er

gron grass at 1254R Sil'erbirch and the A has

contacted the copan negoang the foreclosure to

get scheduled ard aintenance.

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Mr. Bea'er is researching so/are or a database hich

ould be useful for ebers to use for a referral list.

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The shade structure has arri'ed and the placeent

ill be staked out and installed b 'olunteers S a sa'

ings to the ounit of K2544.

The baseball eld ill be dragged Lin houseM rst to

clear the ineld cla of eeds. ;f that does not ork

other opons ill be discussed at another eeng.

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The pool opens in 11 das. The bab pool leaks are to

be patched b Bighthouse. ,e think e found the

culprit.

The 2ealth Departent inspecon is scheduled for

this eek.

A other duck has laid 15 eggs in a nest near the ba

b pool again this ear. Relocaon plans in the orks.

(Continued on page 10)

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R44! 7astbourne Bane S ReJuest for appro'al for a 14 A

shed in the back ard. B. Dennis ade a oon to

appro'e the reJuest. M. Gloe seconded the oon

and it passed unaniousl.

AR4 Bo ford ourt A hite 'an is parking o+ the dri'e

a. This is a group hoe and M. 2ughes eailed

anageent to ask their eploees to park onl on

the dri'ea. M. 2ughes recei'ed a repl that the

house anager ill look into it. M. Boddie ade a

oon to onitor the issue for 94 das folloing the

repl recei'ed. B. Dennis seconded the oon and it

passed unaniousl.

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1224R Ialerie Bane S Ne oner noed A that a

dupster ill be at the house hile the bank reo'es

debris fro the propert prior to her seDleent. She

ill also be doing soe outside repairs to the house

(guDer, siding, paint) but is not changing the outside

appearance, >ust aking needed repairs to a house

that has been 'acant for to ears.

12.45 Sil'erbirch Bane S Tenant noed A that the

ill ha'e a P1DS on April 9 for a eek and then again

in =une for a eek. Acknoledged.

The ne t eeng of the A ill be the rst Thursda of

the onth, Thursda, Ma , 2415 at :44 PM at Deer

eld Recreaon enter, preschool roo. The eeng

ad>ourned at :25 p.

(Continued from page 8)


Deereld Recreaon enter

Ma , 2415

oiDee Mebers Present: Brian Dennis, =ack

Keang, Michael Gloe, and Sean Bea'er.

oiDee Mebers Absent: Michael Boddie.

ounit Mebers Present: Diana ,illias, Denise

Sosbe, and Mar 2ughes.

The eeng as called to order at :49 PM b =. Keang.

The inutes of the April eeng, as transcribed b M.

2ughes, ere re'ieed. B. Dennis ade a oon to

accept the inutes. M. Gloe seconded the oon and

it passed unaniousl.

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Trustee Keang reported on the lasuit against the MA

and a MA eber. The =udge ruled that the A,

MA and eber acted properl and ruled in fa'or of

both defendants on all counts.

AR4 Bo ford ourt S The aDer is closed. Thank ou.

AR49 hurcheld Bane S The car co'er has been replaced.

A leDer ill be sent to thank the for this copliance

and to reind the of the detached donspout and

other issues.

A44 1 ell Bane S There has been no change in status

so a ease and Desist ill be sent regarding the issing

shuDer.


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The ard sale as successful ith 9. parcipants. ;t

as ad'ersed in the Beader and 'ia Ne tdoor for

neighborhoods in the area.

The Meorial Da Potluck ill be Monda, Ma 25th

at 5 PM at the pool.

Mr. Middlebusher and Mr. Deik ill be in charge of

the 5K this ear, as Mr. Ar@aus ill be outofton

and unable to organi@e the e'ent this ear. The 5K

ill be Saturda, Septeber 5 in the orning and

there ill be a Babor Da Potluck later in the da. ;t

ill be professionall es, but the ill not do t

shirts to decrease costs. The are also considering a

graduated entr fee to encourage ore fail parci

paon. Iolunteers are needed.

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There ere no reported cries in Montpelier last

onth.

A burglar responsible for o'er a do@en burglaries in

Montpelier as con'icted this eek. Police esate

that he as responsible for !4Q of the robberies in

District I;.

pl. ,ilson ill be in'ited to the Meorial Da Pot

luck.

The recent 1PS o+ee speaker as Detec'e

Shapiro, 2oicide. She encouraged residents to Lsa

soethingM if ou Lsee soething.M

An eail as sent to the counit regarding se

lecng licensed and insured contractors and ge?ng

referrals fro sased custoers.

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Mr. Bea'er is orking closel ith Dianne 2arris, on

the Residenal Perit Parking Progra Adinistrator

to address the 'ehicles parked on Mt Pleasant dri'e

that are residents of the restleigh Apartents. 2e

ants to get to ore signatures for in'ol'ed resi

dents to include 7astgate Bane in the progra. There

ill be a local hearing ithin the ne t !4 das for resi

dents and the ill be noed b leDer. The plan ill

be ipleented ithin !4R4 das a/er the hearing.

There ill be a 14 da grace period before the K54

nes are started.

The Montpelier Street Sur'e that Ms. 7lliker pre

pared as forarded to the Dept. of Public ,orks for

re'ie and a plan of acon for repa'ing. 7astgate is

nuber one of the list.

District 1 ounciloan Mar Behan, 7r' Beckert

and Russell arroll ill ha'e a presentaon and dis

cussion of the Montpelier Dri'e 0reen Street Pro

gra at A p tonight.

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Trustee Derrick hasnt been able to talk to the coordi

nator of the Bradford Pear Tree Replaceent Pro

gra, Ms. Ialenne, regarding arking trees slated

for reo'al in the neighborhood. 2e ants to be

sure that residents ha'e e to decide on their op

ons if the do not ant a tree reo'ed.

The 5 Sisters Restaurant opened last eek. The are

reapplied for a liJuor license but ere onl appro'ed

for ine and beer.

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The pool polic for the 2415 pool season as discussed.

Pool users ust be the children, parents, or grandchil

dren of the eber and li'ing peranentl in the

hoe.

The ne t board eeng ill be held on Tuesda, =une

R, 2415 at :44 PM at Deereld Recreaon enter, pre

school roo. The oon as ade and seconded to

ad>ourn at :.2 p. The oon passed unaniousl.

ACCC REPORT


FINANCIAL REPORT

A41 Roal Ridge Bane S There has been no change in

status so a ease and Desist ill be sent regarding

the shopping cart in the dri'ea and car ith e

pired tags.

1254R Sil'erbirch Bane S A representa'e fro the co

pan handling the foreclosure subiDed a reJuest

for grass cu?ng and other cleanup of the propert.

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A1R 0rastone Bane S The guDer is coing aa fro

the house. A leDer ill be sent.

12541 ;'or Pass S oplaints ade about long grass. A

leDer ill be sent.

1224 Mount Pleasant Dri'e S An appro'al reJuest as

subiDed (1) to create a rst oor bedroo b en

closing part of the front porch and (2) to install lo

aintenance, hardiplank siding. M. Gloe ade a

oon to appro'e the reJuest pending subission

of an appro'ed perit. S. Bea'er seconded the o

on and it passed unaniousl.

A4 1 ell Bane SThe lan is o'ergron. A leDer ill

be sent.

ARR 1 ell Bane S An appro'al reJuest as subiDed

for a . foot fence fro the back corner of the house.

=. Keang ade a oon to appro'e the reJuest

pending receipt of an appro'ed count perit. M.

Gloe seconded and the oon passed unanious

l.

R244 Pleasant ourt S A dead tree fell in the back ard

and has been le/ for se'eral ears. A leDer ill be

sent.

AA49 Roal Ridge Bane S A coplaint as ade about a

coercial truck parked at the house. ;t ill be

onitored.

12A12 Sil'erbirch Bane S An appro'al reJuest to iden

the dri'ea as subiDed. =. Keang ade a o

on to appro'e idening the dri'ea hich shall

not e ceed 25 feet ide at an point. ;f the dri'ea

ill e ceed 25 feet at an point, the hoeoner

ust reJuest an e cepon to the co'enants fro the

A. S. Bea'er seconded the oon and it passed

unaniousl.

1222. Ialerie Bane S Mebers presented their appro'al

reJuest to install a concrete slab pao ith a pri'ac

screen and ater feature. B. Dennis ade a oon

to appro'e the reJuest. S. Bea'er seconded the o

on and it passed unaniousl.

Appro'ed online:

A4R 0ranite Bane SAppro'al granted to repair a chi

ne. Appro'ed b M. Boddie, S. Bea'er and M.

Gloe.

AR44 Montpelier Dri'e S Appro'al granted to install sid

ing on the house. Appro'ed b M. Boddie, S. Bea'er

and M. Gloe. N1T;G;AT;1N:

R94. Montpelier Dri'e S Nocaon of a ne roof (slate

gra).

The ne t eeng of the A ill be the rst Thursda

of the onth, Thursda, =une ., 2415 at :44 PM at

Deereld Recreaon enter, preschool roo. The

eeng ad>ourned at A:15 p.


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May/June 2015 newsletter, the following was asked:

...some may know this but many dont while it may

appear that each street has a mix of the models and vari-

ations on them, there is one street in Montpelier that

doesnt. Which street does not have the Jamestown model

on it?

The answer is. Crystal Rock Lane! Although there is a

Jamestown that sits at the corner of Crystal Rock and

Oxwell Lanes, it is on Oxwell Lane, not Crystal Rock. As a

result, there are no Jamestowns located on Crystal Rock

Lane!

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SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT

TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT

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July 4 AT THE

POOL

2:30 pm - Bike Parade Decorate your bike, stroller, scooter or other ride and show

your patriotic pride!

2:45 pm - Field Games

3:15 pm - Pool Games

5:30 pm - Potluck dinner Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, chips and paper products provided by MCA.

Bring an appetizer, salad, side dish or dessert to share.

Music and Dancing - R.S.V.P. by July 3 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.

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Eegster e%ore ugust 5! and the cost ll e K- %or

each -H parcpant. Eegster on or a/er ugust 5! and

the cost ll e K50 %or the rst -H %al parcpant and

K- %or each suseJuent edate %al 8spouse6

parent6*ds). unts uncles cousns and close %rends do

not count as edate %al parcpants. You a

regster at the Montpeler $ng ool or on"lne.

Eegstraon Gor can e %ound on page 5R at the pool

and can e prnted %ro the Montpeler este

8.ontpeleronlng.org).

Eace da regstraon and pre"regstered pac*et pc*"up

opens at F00 M. ;% ou pre"regster the suggested

e s F30 M %or pac*et pc*up. ; % ou decde to regs"

ter on race da the suggested e s F00 M as race

da regstraon ll end at F30 M. ac*et pc*"up

closes at F-- M. t pac*et pc*up provde our nae

to revousl Eegstered tale and pc* up our race

th our race nuer and an electronc tag.

The ! P Cnder Gun Eun should start XAF00 and last X!0

seconds. The 53 P Cnder Gun Eun should start XAF0- and

last X- nutes. The -H should start XAF5- M. The

course ll sta open unl all nshers have copleted.

,e plan to have soeone on a ccle rde ehnd the

last parcpants to sgn% that the race has een co"

pleted. The last nsher n 3053 as Z5F5- and 5F0.F.! n

305..

The Montpeler ool par*ng lot ll e used %or race da

parcpants or % needed par* along edarroo* Bane.

The athroos at the pool ll e open. There are no

athroos on the race course so recoend gong

earl. ,e are plannng to

have agels %rut and

ater a/er the race.

r@es ll e aarded %or

the 5st 3nd and 3rd place

M6G overall and %or all age

groups. uplcate aards

not provded.

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Gate or sendng an e"al to the Eace rector.

Mar* Mddleusher s the 305- o"Eace rector. 2e

can e reached at ar*.ddleusherWgal.co.

ap o% the race course th le ar*ers and eleva"

on prole %ollos elo. n alternate course s

planned n case t rans.


Hes to the tenns6pc*leall court loc* are avalale %ro Bllan Ga@o Tenns oDee harperson. lease

call her 8305 !"33!) to arrange a convenent e and locaon to pc* up the *e. Meers ll e as*ed

to sgn %or the *e and are responsle %or loc*ng the gate a/er ther pla.

lease a*e ever e+ort to prevent unauthor@ed use o% the tenns6pc*leall courts.

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Ths ornng ; as nvted to see the ne outdoor *tchen

at the hoe o% $all and Gar $hoch o% A5 1 ell

Bane. The desgn o% ths *tchen s B"shaped th a re%rg"

erator %our"urner stove to sde"urners %or saut[ng

vegetales storage and a large sur%aced seang area. The

grante top s a leathered te tured grante.

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and shades on glders that control the sun and lght.

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Did you know? Fun & Interesting facts about the state of Maryland

The United States Naval Academy was founded on

October 10, 1845 at Annapolis.

In 1830 the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company

built the first railroad station in Baltimore.

During revolutionary times Rockville was known as

Hungerford's Tavern the name of its most familiar

landmark. One of the first calls to freedom from

British rule was heard at the tavern in 1774.

Fort Meade near Laurel became a base because a

train engineer delivering soldiers to Meade knew

only one Meade, the one in Maryland. He was not

aware of Fort Meade, Florida. The confusion hap-

pened so often a second base was built in Maryland

in an attempt to avoid the confusion.

The first dental school in the United States opened

at the University of Maryland.

Babe Ruth, the Sultan of Swat, was born in Balti-

more and attended Saint Mary's Industrial School.

Other Major League Ball player besides "The Babe"

born in Maryland include Cal

Ripken, Jr., Billy Ripken, Lefty

Grove, Frank (Home Run)

Baker, Harold Baines, Al Ka-

line, Denny Neagle, and Jim-

mie Foxx.

Tilghman Island is home to the Skipjacks, the only

commercial sailing fleet in North America.

Since May 30th, 1949 the US flag has flown contin-

uously over the monument marking the site of

Francis Scott Key's birthplace. The flag flies at Terra

Rubra Farm, Carroll County, Keymar, Maryland as

mandated by a Joint Resolution of Congress.

The 1,200 ft Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is

the second longest continuous truss bridge in the

nation.

The 4.03 mile William Preston Lane Memorial (Bay

Bridge), joins the western part of Maryland to the (Continued on page 22)


eastern shore and crosses Chesapeake Bay.

Annapolis is known as the sailing capital of the

world.

Located in the Chesapeake Bay, Smith Island is

Maryland's only inhabited off-shore Island.

The highest point in Maryland is 3,360 feet above

sea level on Backbone Mountain in Garrett County.

The absolute lowest point in Maryland is a depres-

sion, often called Bloody Point Hole, 174 feet below

sea level. The area is located approximately 1 mile

west-southwest of the southern tip of Kent Island in

Queen Anne's County.

The Maryland State House is the oldest state capi-

tol still in continuous legislative use.

Chincoteague's are famous ponies from As-

sateague Island.

On June 24, 1784, in Baltimore, 13-year old Edward

Warren went airborne in the first successful

manned balloon launch in the United States.

Maryland forests cover approximately 2.7 million

acres, 43% of the states land surface. Oak and hick-

ory are the dominant hardwood, making up 60% of

forested areas. Loblolly pine is the most prevalent

softwood and is the predominant forest wood on

the Eastern Shore.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology

gave Gaithersburg the designation Science Capital

of the United States when the Bureau moved to the

area in 1961.

Samuel F.B. Morse reportedly received the first tele-

graph message in Bladensburg, in 1844, before his

famous "What Hath God Wrought" message be-

tween Baltimore and Washington. His telegraph

wire was strung along the railroad right of way. Ezra

Cornell, founder of Cornell University, lived in

Bladensburg and is said to have invented the tele-

graph pole.

Maryland was first to enact Workmen's compensa-

tion laws in 1902.

Friendship International Airport - now Baltimore/

Washington International Airport - began opera-

tions on June 24. 1950.

Channel 67 broadcast the state's first public televi-

sion programs on October 5, 1969.

Greenbelt was the first community in the United

States built as a planned city. Greenbelt was an

experiment in both the physical and social plan-

ning.

The Concord Point Lighthouse in Havre de Grace is

the oldest continuously operated lighthouse in the

State of Maryland.

Havre de Grace is known as the decoy capitol of

the world.

Oxford (founded 1683), gained its prominence in

colonial days by being mandated in 1694 by Mary-

land legislation as the first and only port of entry

on the eastern shore.

On the morning of August 10, 1813 residents of

Saint Michaels having been forewarned of a British

attack hoisted lanterns to the masts of ships and in

the tops of the trees. The height of light caused

cannons to overshoot the town. This first known

blackout was effective and only one house was

struck and is now known as the "Cannonball

House." The town has been known as the town that

fooled the British since this historic event.

Swallow Falls State Park near Oakland showcases

Muddy Creek Falls. At 63 feet it is the largest water-

fall in Maryland.

Maryland gave up land to form Washington D.C.

Maryland is a prominent producer and processor of

seafood and a national leader in the production of

blue crabs and soft clams.

Sixteen of the 23 Maryland counties border on tidal

water. The combined length of tidal shoreline, in-

cluding islands, is 4,431 miles.

The Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge in Savage is

made of both cast iron and wrought iron. It is the

only open railroad bridge of its type anywhere in

the world.

Maryland has forty-seven operational State parks,

including 7 parks with waterfront areas, covering

90,239 acres; 15 State-owned lakes and ponds

open to public fishing; 9 State forests and portions

of 15 State parks open to public hunting; 36 wildlife

management areas, covering 88,348 acres, open to

public hunting; 6 natural environment areas con-

taining 7,676 acres.

Annapolis was known as the Athens of America

during the seventeenth century and once served as

the capital of the United States.

Celebrate Maryland


MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Architectural Control Committee

Approval Form Member No: Date:

Name: Address: Telephone: Email:

House Type: Framingham Jamestown Gramercy Eton Type of Alteration:

Addition/modification of basic structure Fence Shed

Siding/Paint Deck Other (Including PODS, Dumpsters) Describe the alteration in detail. Information about dimension, materials and design must be included with this form or the project will not be considered by the ACC. Include any statement of special circumstances that may require deviation from

established and published guidelines. Any changes to the exterior of your home, including paint color, siding and win-dows, will require the approval of the neighbors on each side and in back of your home. Siding must blend 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




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 re-siding 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, concur-rence or comments is provided above. If the required neighbor approvals are not obtained by the requester the ACC will contact the neighbors to get their comments which will delay processing of the request. Neighbor com-ments will be considered by the ACC in making a decision. Those neighbors that non-concur in a project will 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 [email protected]. Note (1) Prince George's County law requires a building permit for all structural changes or additions to your home.

For Architectural Committee Use Only Project No:

Date Received:

Letter Sent:


MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT The Architectural Control & Compliance Committee (ACCC) is committed to working with homeowners to en-sure covenant compliance in Montpelier. The ACCC can review approval requests between meetings and 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 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.

Proceeding without prior approval shall constitute a cov-enant violation subject to enforcement, including fines. If you are planning any work to the exterior of 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

Or by email to [email protected]. Forms may also be brought to the monthly meeting. Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at Deerfield Community Center.

BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER

STORAGE

Boats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in

storage between November 1 and March 31. Violations can result in a fine of $250 per month.

USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC.

The ACCC requests notification before placing a PODS, dumpster, or similar structure on any lot. Please include the maximum time that the structure will be on the lot. Use an Approval Form for notification or send an email to [email protected].

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.

Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the ACCC Approval Form can

be found online: www.montpelieronline.org

PLEASE PICK UP NEWSPAPERS IN YOUR DRIVEWAY OR YARD.

COVENANTS FOR LOTS, ARTICLE VI: MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1. Garbage/Rubbish. No garbage or rubbish shall be dumped or allowed to remain

on any Lot.

FIRST FREE FRIDAYS Montpelier offers free tours, a story time, tavern games, and more on the

first Friday of each month (March - October). 10-11am Preschool Story Time 11am-4pm Free Tours, Tavern Games, Dinosaur Room, Hands-on Room in mansion, ALL FREE! Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site Contact: (301)377-7817; TTY (301)699-2544; [email protected] We will have First Free Friday on July 3.

We will also have it on Friday, August 7, but regular fees will apply for Blast-in-the-Past, the hands-on his-tory playground. For more information on Blast-in-the-Past, visit http://www.pgparks.com/page64437.aspx. For information on Montpelier and all our programs, visit http://history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/Montpelier_Mansion.htm. We hope to see you soon at Montpelier!

HollyA.Burnham,Historian/MuseumEducator

MNCPPC,DepartmentofParks&Recreation

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