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MONTPELIER TODAY
2015 Board of Trustees

THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

May/June 2015

Bob Derrick, President

Chair, Executive Committee
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Lillian Fazio, Treasurer
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Patricia Douville, Secretary
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Chair, Social & Nominating Committees
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Paul Buehler, Trustee
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Brad Gimbert, Trustee
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Tim Jacobs, Trustee
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Richard Mason, Trustee
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Jean Sorrentino, Trustee
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new owner.
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MCA Community Yard Sale

Saturday, May 16th
8 amNoon
Now is the me to begin cleaning your closets, a&cs and garages. All residents are invited to
parcipate in the MCA Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 16th. MCA will provide the
adversing, maps designang your locaon, and signs marking streets where garage sales
will take place.
Obviously you can make a last minute decision to hold a yard sale; however, if you want your
home listed on the map, we need to know by May 14th. Please contact Tricia Douville
(pldouville@verizon.net or 3014907614) and provide your name and address.

UPCOMING MCA MEETINGS FOR MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS

BOARD

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TRUSTEES MEETINGS

Mark your calendar for Tuesday May 12 and Tuesday, June 9 for the monthly board meengs at Deereld Com
munity Center, preschool room. All meengs begin at 7 PM. Montpelier homeowners are encouraged to a"end.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ACCC)

The next meengs will be Thursday, May 7 and Thursday, June 4. All meengs are at Deereld Community Cen
ter, preschool room at 7 pm.
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EXPLORE MONTPELIER MANSION

Our development of Montpelier has a rich history that
many of us are unaware of. Mr. Levi" had a vision in the
sixes that proceeded the building of our nearly seven
hundred homes. Montpelier was part of a large land
grant to Richard Snowden in the seventeenth century
that was to comprise three counes. The Mansion was
completed in 1783 and passed through eight genera
ons. From 1890 to 1959 it passed through a series of
private owners, including Emmanuel Havenith, minister
from Belgium and Breckenridge Long, Assistant Secre
tary of State. Montpelier's early history included visits
from George Washington, on his journey to and from
the Constuonal Convenon in 1787 and Abigail Ad
ams and her large traveling party. Major Thomas Snow
den rode out to meet her to assure her that indeed
Montpelier could accommodate her large party. The
Snowdens made their fortune from their large planta
on, ironworks and co"on mill. Since 1961 Maryland
Naonal Park and Planning along with our sta of ve
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and the members of Friends of Montpelier have conn

ued to enrich the legacy of this jewel in the crown of
Laurel.
Today the rooms echo with the rich history that the
Snowdens have leE us, from the anques to the rich
history of 234 years standing tall and strong. Many of us
are lucky to live along the boundary of this magnicent
home. We have circled the house walking our dog; our
children have tended the herb garden with other 4Hers,
played their instruments in costume at Christmas Tours
in and chased each other through the boxwood. We
would appreciate other residents to take advantage of
all the oerings the mansion has. Our Herb, Tea & Arts
Fesval is always well a"ended. We have a handson
history playground, 7/98/8 from 11 to 4 on Thursdays
through Saturdays. For two dollars children can become
apothecaries, milliners, town criers, farmers, fabric craE
ers, etc. There will be homeschooler's days 5/ 12
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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2015
Trustees in A$endance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick, Patri
cia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Richard Mason and Jean Sorren
no.
Trustees Absent with Cause: Tim Jacobs, Brad Gimbert
and Jack Keang.
Community Members Present: Sean Beaver, Mary Der
rick and Mary Hughes.
Guests Present: Cpl. Jason Wilson, Prince Georges County
Police, District VI

Lighthouse Pools. The board had agreed to waive the

three bid requirement based on the past performance of
this contractor and the knowledge of comparable bidding.
An increase was expected because the increase in the
minimum wage. Trustee Buehler made a moon to ac
cept the Lighthouse contract for $66,900 for the 2015
season. Trustee Douville seconded the moon and it
passed unanimously.

Social Commi$ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson

President Bob Derrick called the meeng to order at 7:05 The Easter Egg Hunt will be on March 28 on the com
PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
mon grounds.

The Montpelier Neighborhood Yard Sale will be May 16.

Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville
The minutes of the January 2015 board meeng were re Security Commi$ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
viewed. Trustee Mason made a moon to accept the Trustee Mason congratulated Cpl. Jason Wilson on his
minutes. Trustee Sorrenno seconded the moon and it
promoon.
passed unanimously.
Trustee Mason discussed the recent community
meeng with the owners of the Five Sisters Restaurant.
Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio
The restaurant is proposed for the space where the
Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements which
Sports Bar was located near the Montpelier Post
were distributed.
Oce. Although the owners say that they want to open
Trustee Fazio reported that $50,000 was deposited in
a family friendly restaurant, many South Laurel resi
the reserve account.
dents feel that the late hours and other proposals
The 2013 taxes were led.
sound more like a night club. There will be another
FiEyve assessments have been deposited to date.
meeng schedule for next month.
Approximately $15,000 is outstanding in delinquent

There were two incidents reported in Montpelier last

assessments.
month in which someone a"empted to kickin the door.
WSSCs latest bill was $1000.00 which seems unusual at
The police responded, but no one was apprehended.
this me and Trustee Fazio will check into it.

Trustee Mason reminded residents that when you call

Trustee Fazio made a moon to renew the yearly con
for service, you must ask for the ocer to report back
tract with our accountant, D. Simmons. Trustee Sorren
to you if you want to know what has happened.
no seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.
ACCC Commi$ee: Michael Boddie, Chairperson (absent) Trac Commi$ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
Ms. Hughes reported that the commi"ee lost a commi"ee Trustee Mason reported that another community
meeng to discuss County proposals for slowing trac
member who is moving out of the area. The commi"ee is
on Montpelier Drive has been scheduled for March 26
down to four members and new members are needed.
at 7 PM in the Auditorium of Deereld Elementary
Communica5ons Commi$ee: Sean Beaver, Chairperson
School. Trustee Mason reported some islands with
Mr. Beaver reported that he, Mr. Fleming and Ms.
trees or other plants may now be possible. Anyone
Hughes were updang and adding content to the web
living along the length of Montpelier Drive should
site, Facebook page, and newsle"er.
a"end, and other members of the community are wel
Ms. Hughes was asked to look into the cost of adding
come to a"end as well.
color to some secons of the newsle"er.
The WSSC sewer rehabilitaon will begin as soon as the
Facili5es Commi$ee: Paul Buehler and Brad Gimbert, Co
weather permits. The work on Montpelier Drive will
-Chairs
not be started unl aEer the WSSC work is completed,
Trustee Buehler reported that the gures are in for the
possibly May 2016.
shade structure, but the ma"er should be held unl next Trustee Mason thanked the community for their posi
month so that Trustee Gimbert can present them.
ve response to the work of the Trac Commi"ee.
OLD BUSINESS:

Pool Commi$ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson

Ms. Derrick presented the bid for pool management from
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ACCC REPORT
February 5, 2015
Meeng Minutes
Commi$ee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian
Dennis, and Michael Flowe.
Commi$ee Members Absent: Jack Keang.
Community Members Present: Mary Hughes.
The meeng was called to order at 7:05 PM by M. Bod
die. The minutes of the January meeng, as transcribed
by M. Hughes, were reviewed. B. Dennis made a moon
to accept the amended minutes. M. Flowe seconded the
moon and it passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:
8903 Churcheld Lane Car cover in disrepair, logs and
debris and stones or rocks are stacked in the drive
way. Le"er to be sent.
8708 Graystone Van parked parally o the driveway
into the grass. Le"er to be sent.
8701 Royal Ridge Lane Complaint received over a shop
ping cart and trash in the driveway and car with ex
pired tags. Le"er to be sent.
8700 Montpelier Drive Complaint received over shu"er
missing on the house. Le"er to be sent.
9205 Pleasant Court A dumpster will be at the house for
two weeks.
12807 Fernwood Turn There is a ulity trailer in the
driveway.
12302 Shadetree Lane There is a dumpster in the drive
way. Ask how long it will be needed.
Pleasant Court A le"er was sent to the owner of the
vacant lot being sold. A resale package should be pur
chased and prospecve buyers should be informed of
the covenants, assessment and HOA. House plans
must be approved by the ACCC prior to starng con
strucon on a house on the lot.

OLD BUSINESS:
12509 Silverbirch Lane The fence is sll in disrepair. It
appears that the house is in foreclosure, so a le"er
will be sent to the property preservaon company
listed on the note posted to the door.
12222 Shadetree Lane The dead trees have been re
moved. Thank you.
12612 Cedarbrook Lane Realtor selling the house will
be noed that broken lamp post needs to be xed.
12412 Eastgate Lane Contact owner regarding debris.
12306 Mt. Pleasant Drive The dumpster is gone and the
The next meeng of the ACCC will be the rst Thursday of
house has been remodeled.
the month, Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Deer
12413 Eastgate Lane The trailer is gone. Thank you.
eld Recreaon Center, preschool room. The meeng
adjourned at 7:43 pm.
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Trustee Derrick will write an arcle for the next news

le"er about the plans for connuing the Bradford Pear
Tree Replacement project in Montpelier.
NEW BUSINESS:
Trustee Mason introduced Cpl. Wilson. Montpelier is
fortunate to have an acve COPS unit in District VI. Cpl.
Wilson thanked the Montpelier community for their
interest in public safety and their representaon in the
Cizens Police Academy Program. Montpelier is quiet
for the most part, but Cpl. Wilson noted that neighbors
are alerng other neighbors about suspicious acvity,
rather than calling the police. Currently, they have re

ports about a suspicious red vehicle and theEs from

cars. He reminded residents to lock their cars and never
leave valuable items out in the open in the car. Cpl.
Wilson reported that the recent homicide on Imperial
Drive appeared to be drug/gang related. He explained
that specic areas are designaon as hot spots for
crime and for 6 months to a year the area receives more
trac stops and mandatory patrols during every shiE.
He also reported that a redlight camera is to be in
stalled at Route 197 and Montpelier Drive.
The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, March
10, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center,
preschool room. The moon was made and seconded
to adjourn at 7:58 pm. The moon passed unanimously.

vantage of what we have to oer and become the

and 9/15 and a Mothers' Day Tea on 5/9. We have
next generaon to share the rich Montpelier legacy.
history themed lectures in the spring and fall. Our
RespecSully submi"ed,
nal spring lecture is Wednesday, May 20th at 7:30 on
the laying of the D.C. border stones. We also have our
Debbie Phillips, President,
Friends of Montpelier
annual Christmas Tours and Sunday docent lead
tours. With such a rich legacy we hope you take ad
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Montpelier Community Association, Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2015
Trustees in A$endance: Paul Buehler, Bob Derrick,
Patricia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Brad Gimbert, Tim Jacobs, Jack Keang, Richard Mason and Jean Sorrenno.
Trustees Absent with Cause: None.
Community Members Present: Laszlo Boesze, Mary
Derrick, Rilla Po"er and Mary Hughes.

covered shade structure be erected over the concrete pad near the volleyball court. Three quotes
were obtained and he recommended a 15 x 19
structure, with a 10-year warranty for $2,500, plus
$500 shipping and $2,500 for installaon. Trustee
Keang suggested installing it ourselves. Trustee
Jacobs made a moon to purchase the recommended shade structure (not to exceed $3,000) and install
it ourselves. Trustee Gimbert seconded the moon
and it passed unanimously. A teal color fabric was
chosen to the cover and blue for the poles.
Trustee Buehler said that conduit for speakers will
be needed at the pool.

President Bob Derrick called the meeng to order at

7:03 PM. There was a quorum to conduct business.
Secretarys Report: Tricia Douville
The minutes of the February 2015 board meeng were
reviewed. Trustee Fazio made a moon to accept the
minutes. Trustee Douville seconded the moon and it
passed unanimously.

Pool Commi$ee: Mary Derrick, Chairperson

Lighthouse Pools has the contract for pool management. Trustee Buehler asked if the increase in the
contract price for 2015, and was predicated on the
new, minimum wage requirements, will result in
increased wages to the lifeguards.
Trustee Gimbert reported that Mr. Dengler is ready
to rekey the locks and the informaon will be given
to him. The combinaon on the lock box should also
be changed, which Lighthouse will be asked to do.
The ADA requirements will be reviewed again.

Treasurers Report: Lillian Fazio

Trustee Fazio prepared the monthly statements
which were distributed.
Trustee Fazio transferred $100,000 to ING savings to
collect higher interest.
The Reserve Fund is
$135,928.
377 assessments ($114,985) have been deposited.
Since last year, we have collected over $10,000 in
delinquent assessments and had to write o $3,200.
WSSC threatened to cut o the water over the disputed bill. It has now been paid ($792.93), but several board members want to get more informaon
because it seems very high for this me of year and
there might be a leak. We also need to check into
the changes that were made to the water meters
last year.

Social Commi$ee: Patricia Douville, Chairperson

A neighbor suggested pu&ng up Free Library Boxes
in a few places in the neighborhood. Trustee Douville
thought that building and erecng them might be a
good Eagle Scout Project.
Security Commi$ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson
There were no reported crimes in Montpelier last
month.
The Cizens Police Academy starts March 30 (12
week program, meeng once a week for about 3
hours) and Trustee Mason would like to have Montpelier residents sign up for the program.
There will be another community meeng with the
owners of the Five Sisters Restaurant next week.
This will be the last community meeng before they
meet with the Liquor Board.

ACCC Commi$ee:
Michael Boddie, Chairperson
(absent)
No report. The ACCC meeng was rescheduled to
March 12 due to inclement weather.
Communica5ons Commi$ee: Sean Beaver, Chairper
son (absent)
Trustee Mason asked Trustee Jacobs why there was a
delay in ge&ng informaon posted to the yahoo list
serv. Trustee Jacobs said that the message was approved and it must have been a glitch in the system.
Trustee Fazio has updated the 888 Info line automac
debit informaon. The line is acve again.

Trac Commi$ee: Richard Mason, Chairperson

The community meeng to discuss Montpelier Drive
improvements and WSSC water main replacement
will be Thursday, March 26 at 7 PM at the Deereld
Elementary School.

Facili5es Commi$ee: Paul Buehler and Brad Gimbert,

CoChairs
Trustee Buehler recommended that a 4 pole fabric

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ACCC REPORT
March 12, 2015
Mee5ng Minutes
Commi$ee Members Present: Michael Boddie, Brian
Dennis, and Jack Keang.
Commi$ee Members Absent: Michael Flowe.
Community Members Present: Sean Beaver and Mary
Hughes.

8708 Graystone A le"er was sent (2/10) regarding a

van parked o the driveway into the yard. Check to
see if it has been moved.
8701 Royal Ridge Lane There has been no response to
the le"er sent (2/10) regarding a shopping cart and
trash in the driveway and car with expired tags, but
the weather has been bad so the ma"er will be held
to the April meeng.
8700 Oxwell Drive There has been no response to the
le"er sent (2/10) regarding the missing shu"er on the
house, but the weather has been bad so the ma"er
will be held.

The meeng was called to order at 6:59 PM by M. Boddie. The minutes of the February meeng, as transcribed by M. Hughes, were reviewed. J. Keang made
a moon to accept the amended minutes. B. Dennis
seconded the moon and it passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
12509 Silverbirch Lane There has been no response to
the le"er sent (2/27) to the property preservaon
company in regard to the broken fence panel. The
ma"er will be held to the April meeng to give them
at least 30 days to respond.
12612 Cedarbrook Lane The new owners of the house
have repaired the lamp post. Thank you.
12412 Eastgate Lane The homeowner responded and
will be able to remove the debris now that the snow
and ice is gone. Thank you.
8903 Churcheld Lane There has been no response to
the le"er sent (2/10) regarding car cover in disrepair,
logs and debris and stones or rocks stacked in the
driveway, but the weather has been bad so the
ma"er will be held to next month.

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Ms. Elliker is reporng potholes to the county.

Trustee Keang was thanked for clearing away snow
for his neighbors. Trustee Fazio menoned how
quickly the County removed a tree which fell down
and blocked the road.
Work is progressing on the Cedarbrook/ODell realignment.
OLD BUSINESS:
Trustee Derrick discussed the pear tree replacement
project in the neighborhood. Trees which should be
removed will be marked and residents will be required to sign a waiver if they want to keep any tree
marked for removal. Mr. Boesze did not think that
the county should put a new sidewalk in on Montpelier Drive and had several other suggesons about the
project. He was encouraged to a"end the meeng to
present his recommendaons.
An ACCC ne levied on a homeowner was discussed.
The homeowner asked if the ne imposed by the
ACCC could be reduced. Trustee Buehler made a moMONTPELIER TODAY

NEW BUSINESS:
M. Boddie made a moon to approve Sean Beaver as a
member of the ACCC. J. Keang seconded the moon
and it passed unanimously.
9307 Montpelier Drive Homeowner noed ACCC that
there will be a dumpster at the home in April.
ONLINE BUSINESS:
12241 Shadetree Lane Owners asked if it was ok to
paint their house a grayish blue color and repair some
of the fence railings in the back in April aEer their tenants move out. Le"er sent thanking them for the nocaon.
The next meeng of the ACCC will be the rst Thursday
of the month, Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM at
Deereld Recreaon Center, pre-school room. The
meeng adjourned at 7:34 pm.

on to reduce the ne to $750 and give the homeowner 30 days to pay the ne or the oer will expire
and revert to the original amount. The moon was
seconded by Trustee Douville and passed (Vong yeaTrustees Buehler, Douville, Gimbert, Jacobs and Sorrenno/vong nay-Trustees Fazio, Keang and Mason). The homeowner will be noed via cered
le"er.
NEW BUSINESS:
Trustee Keang recommended that any new owners
purchasing the vacant lot on Pleasant Court be considered new members of the MCA regardless of when the
lot is developed. They will have the same rights and responsibilies as any other member of the MCA. The
seller has purchased a resale package and been informed that building plans must be submi"ed to the
ACCC and conform to our covenants.
The next board meeng will be held on Tuesday, April
14, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Deereld Recreaon Center, preschool room. The moon was made and seconded to
adjourn at 8:35 pm. The moon passed unanimously.
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FINANCIAL REPORT

Jan March 15

Budget

Financials submi"ed by Lillian Fazio, Treasurer

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Budget vs. Actual, con5nued

BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2015

Jan March 15

Budget

TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT

WSSC U5lity Reloca5on Project: Work has started on Cedarbrook Lane and soon to start on Montpelier Drive. You can see
the WSSC power point on www.montpelieronline.org.
Montpelier Drive Project: Two community meengs were held
to present conceptual ideas for project. In late April 2015,
County engineers will advise recommendaons to include DOT
MD and County requirements. We will have another concept
presentaon when the engineers complete their study. The
WSSC project will be completed May 2016. The Montpelier
Drive Project is scheduled to begin July 2016. The Dept. of Public
Works power point is also on our web site.
Mt. Pleasant Drive Parking: Presentaon by Dianne Harris, PG
County, Revenue Authority, Residenal Permit Parking Administrator. This new computer controlled parking program will resolve our problem of non-resident parking on Mt. Pleasant
Drive. Thanks, Sean Beaver, for arranging for this presentaon.
Muirkirk/Odell/Cedarbrook Intersec5on: Project is on schedule
with relocaon of all ulies. Russell Carroll, Project Mgr for the
Montpelier Drive Project, has been assigned this new intersecon project. Both projects have safety as the primary objecves.
Richard Mason, Trac Chair

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MARLIN CORNER: Our Marlins perform high in and out of water!!!!

Life for our Marlins does not stop after the swim season wraps up. Our Marlins continue to shine in and
out of the water. Listed below are several of the Marlins accomplishments that proudly represent
Montpelier and the Marlin Family. We are very proud of all our Marlins. Congratulations to everyone!!

Sports:
Caroline Sutton (Jr. at LHS) 1st Team All Star
County Swimmers/ Maryland 4A Swimming
State champs in 100 fly and 100 back - March.
Amanda Hong (Fr. at ERHS) 1st Team All Star
County Swimmers
Mia Rutherford (Jr. at LHS) 1st Team All Star
County Swimmers/ Maryland 4A Swimming
State champs in 100 breaststroke March
Katie Clement Member of the PAC Winter Swim
Team took 4 secs. off her backstroke at Spring
Champs!!! Gearing up for Summer swim.
Andrew ONeil (Sr. MSJ) Varsity swimmer for
MSJ performance at MIAA Championships
placed in the finals for freestyle in 200 IM and
00M. Senior Captain for the MSJ Water Polo
Team
Alex & Vincent Gatti Earned their Red Belts in
Kung Fu
Tyler Moultrie Starting Player on the Varsity Volleyball Team
Daniah Moultrie Starting Player on AAU basketball team
Academics:
Danielle Collman - (7th grade at SMMS) Principle
List
Matthew Collman - (10th ERHS) Honorable
Mention in Physics at ERHS STEM Fair
Alex Gatti (St. Louis School) won the 1st grade
Spelling Bee
Matt/Katie Godshall (CMIT) Honor Roll
Katie Godshall Science Olympiad Team earn a
spot at the State Competition
Andrew ONeil will be attending Marquette University in the Fall for business.

Elena 4th grade: placed 2nd in the school STEM

Fair
Tyler Moultrie President of the German Club/
Inducted into the National Honor Society
Daniah Moultrie Maintains a 4.0 in the Gifted and
Talent Program
Jair Jackson 3rd place in ACSI Spelling Bee/ 1st
in MS Geography Bee
Jade Jackson 3rd place in ACSI MS Spelling Bee
Donovan Harvey (Jr. ERHS) Debate Team
Donovan and debate partner won the University
of PAs Liberty Bell Classic Tournament, Washington-Arlington Catholic Forensic League &
Chesapeake District Qualifying tournament.
They will compete in National Championships
this spring.
Music:
Danielle Collman (flute) Played in the Washington Archdiocesan Honor Band
Matthew Collman (Clarinet) 2nd Clarinet in ERHS
Concert Band
Lucas Arzayus Tour Choir in MD State Boy Choir
(highest level in choir)
Cicely Kirages plays the piano
Additional Accolades:
Cicely Kirages rode an elephant on her trip to
Thailand
Nicole Boddie 2014 Homecoming Queen for LHS
Air Force jr. ROTC Competition Team 1st/2nd
place in DE and VA 2 man competition - 1st
place
Andrew ONeil Earned Eagle Scout Rank
Congratulations!!! We really have an accomplished
group of Marlins!

The 2015 Annual Assessment is PAST DUE

Every person or enty who owns a lot in Montpelier is a
Member of the Montpelier Community Associaon. The
Developer created covenants and restricons for each
Lot owned within Montpelier. Each current and subse-

a. annual assessments and charges; and

b. special assessments for capital improvements, such
assessments to be xed, established, and collected from
me to me as hereinaEer provided. (ARTICLE V: COVE-

quent Owner of such Lot by acceptance of a deed therefor, whether or not it shall be so expressed in any such
deed or other conveyance, shall be deemed to covenant
and agree to pay to the Associaon:

NANT FOR MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS

Sec5on 1. Crea5on of the Lien and Personal Obliga5on
of Assessments)

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SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT

YDEF SDGH, SDIJEFDK, MDK 16 8 DN IO NOOP
If you plan to parcipate, please email or call Tricia Douville pldouville@verizon.net 301-490-7614 with your address. Maps will be available around the neighborhood
and signs will direct shoppers to your house.

me pldouville@verizon.net 301-490-7614 to let me know

you'll be there and what you'll bring. MCA will supply
hotdogs and drinks.

MHNOEQDG DDK POI LJRS

The annual Pot Luck will take place on MONDAY, May 25
star5ng at 5:00 PM. Please bring a dish to share. There
will be a sign up sheet at the pool or you can call or email

WDIHE AHEOTQRU with Rhonda will start June 8 and take

place on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:00 - 7:50
pm. The cost is $5.00 per session. Just drop in if you want
to parcipate. Please call the pool for weather related
cancellaons.
Tricia Douville, Social Chairperson

SECURITY COMMITTEE REPORT

Community Crimes: TheE from auto on Cedarbrook Lane team, phone scams by county sheri's impersonators,
3/26/15. Resident did not report to police or Security request by police to protect and register your valuable
Commi"ee. No further informaon available.
jewelry and electronics, and Watch Your Car program.
5 Sisters Restaurant: Applicaon for liquor license denied
by Prince Georges County Liquor Board. Five Sisters
is reapplying for a beer and wine license. Applicaon
states they will close at 11 PM. Tentavely plan to open
May 15, 2015.

Councilwoman Mary Lehman is working with the community to ensure Montpelier Road Project is done
correctly. She arranged a Clean Up Day scheduled for
4/11/15 at 10110 Rhode Island Ave, Beltsville.
Richard Mason, Security Chair
rsmason@aol.com/301-346-6250

Prince Georges County Police Informa5on: April COPS

Coee featured Presentaons by An-domesc violence

KICK OFF THE START OF ANOTHER MONTPELIER POOL SEASON...

MEMORIAL DAY HOT Dog

POTLUCK
AT THE POOL

MONDAY, May 25

5:00 pm Dinner
MCA will provide hotdogs and drinks.
Please bring a dish to share. There will be a sign up sheet at the pool or you can call or email me
pldouville@verizon.net 301-490-7614 to let me know you'll be there and what you'll bring.

(Continued from page 12)

Unpaid assessments are past due. The total now due is

$358.05 ($305 assessment, $50 administrave fee and
$3.05 interest per month). Assessments remaining unpaid in May will be turned over to the a"orney for collecon.

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If you need an adavit or pool user form, please contact

Mary Hughes (emhughes@comcast.net/ 888 622-4630
x103). Please call the MCA treasurer, Lillian Fazio-301
776-3267, if you have any quesons.

May/June 2015

GLO in the GARDEN

Hi Neighbor,
We are fast approaching one of the most colorful seasons
of the year. This is when the garden shows off with so
many flowers of different colors, textures, and scent, it is
almost too much to take in and remember.
Several of my neighbors have asked me just what is a
native plant ?
A native plant is a species that originates or occurs naturally in a particular area. Native plants create beautiful
landscapes, possessing the charm and unique character to
the natural history. They adapt to the local environment,
are often more disease resistant, and provide food and
shelter for wild life. Native plants protect our natural
resources by requiring fewer chemicals, less water, and
low maintenance.
In our area the soil is composed of heavy clay, compacted
soil. To address this successfully, first amend the soil
with clay buster. Add some product from your mulch
pile and place the neck of the plant one inch above the

level of the soil so the water will run off to form a well
around the plant.
A few suggestions
for plants that are
easy:
Trumpet Honeysuckle
attracts
hummingbirds and
butterflies. Maidenhair fern and
Cinnamon fern are
delicate and tolerate some sun.
Butterfly
Weed
..orange flower
blooms May-June.
New England Aster violet blooms
Sept - Oct. Bap(Continued on page 15)

The 36th Anniversary

of the

Montpelier Summer
Concert Series
Montpelier Mansion Grounds
9652 Muirkirk Road at Route 197 in South Laurel

FREE

Two-Hour Concerts at 7:30 PM

Friday, June 26th

Friday, July 10th

Friday, July 17th

Friday, July 24th

Friday, August 7th

Bring some friends, a picnic, a blanket and/or a chair.

Free public and handicapped parking is available via both the Montpelier Drive and
Muirkirk Road entrances off Route 197, 1/4 mile West of the Baltimore/Washington Parkway (Route 295)
For information or to receive a concert brochure call 301-776-2805

The South Laurel Recreation Council

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tistaviolet
blooms
May-June.
Turtlehead.purple blooms Aug-Oct.
Coreopsis
yellowJune-July. Coral bellspink..AprilJune. Bleeding Hearts ..red.April-May. Wild Geranium..lavender.April-July.
Lobelia.red and
blue.Sept, needs very moist soil.
Beebalm.roseJuly-Sept. Obedient Plant..light lavenderAug-Sept. Black eye Susan..yellowJuneOct. Speedwellwhite or blue.April-July. Spiderwortwhite or blue.April-July.
Instead of going on for pages, go to your local nursery
and find the brochures. Then you can always ask for help.
The closest nursery is Behnke and they have knowledgable staff. Always note if the specimen needs sun, shade,
moist conditions, dry environment and MOST importantly, what the mature height and width of the plant will be.
You dont want to have a six foot bush in front of your
window or a thirty foot tree with roots wrapped around
your underground pipes or pushing against the slab of
your foundation. If you still have questions, email Home
& Garden Information Center http://www.hgic.umd.edu
Maryland Cooperative Extension of U of Md. We are so
fortunate to have so many resources in this area.

Potassium (K) promotes disease and drought tolerance.

The bag should indicate (O) for Phosphorus by state
law. Suggestion: 27-0-5.
Fall fescue and Kentucky blue grass can still be fertilized in May and June.
Fertilize at the right time.
Use the calculations on the bag so that you dont over
fertilize
Apply with spreader and not by hand.
Mow to the right height.
Water in the early morning.
Did you know that bats are on the decline ? They eat
thousands of mosquitos as well as other insects.
We have all read about CCD-colony collapse syndrome in
the Bee world. Bees are in decline all over the United
States and Europe. There are many reasons for this and it
would be of great interest to google why, but one way we
can help encourage bees is not to use pesticides. The
nurseries carry products that do not have the severe side
effects of those used in the past. This year I am going to
follow what the Queen of England uses on all of her roses. All of the flowers in the public parks are spread
with garlic in warm water. If it is good enough for the
queen, well !!!!!!!!!!!
Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac:
I would be remiss if I didnt remind you of these plants
that often hide among other plants in the beds. Poison
Ivy, Oak, Sumac contain an oil called urushiol. When this
oil touches the skin many people develop an allergic reaction that causes a rash. There are three ways to get this
rash:

DIRECT CONTACT: touching the plant

INDIRECT CONTACT: the oil can stick to the fur of
your dog or cat.
AIRBORNE CONTACT: NEVER BURN THESE
PLANTS FOR YOU CAN BREATHE THE PARTICLES INTO YOUR LUNGS AND CAUSE PERLAWNS:
MANENT DAMAGE.
Perhaps you were not aware of the Maryland lawn fertilizer law. The guidelines are to prevent over fertilization and Prevention: Wear long pants, long sleeves, and gloves
more contamination to the Chesapeake Bay. Follow the
when there is a possibility of exposure. Dont touch your
U of Md recommendations at extension.um.edu/hgic
eyes or your face with your gloves. Wash your skin with
Here are some tips to read the fertilizer label:
warm soap and water after leaving the garden.
All fertilizer products are labeled with three numbers
separated by dashes that represent the percent by
weight of the three most important plant nutrients.
Nitrogen (N) promotes green, leafy growth.
Phosphorus (P) promotes root, fruit and flower development.

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Well it must be tea time, so let me find a shady spot and

enjoy all that I work for. Happy gardening.
Gloria Hynes
Prince Georges County
Master Gardener
email : gloriahynes@verizon.net

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Marlin Dates to Remember

Annual Swim Team Car Wash:
June 6 (8:30am-1pm) Montpelier Pool

Practice Schedule:
May 26-May 28/ June 2-June 4/ June 9 & June 11
6-7pm
12 and younger
6:30-7:30pm
13 and older
June 8, 10 & 12 day practice (9:30-10:30)
Regular Season Practice begins June 15:
Monday Thursday:
8:30-9:30am (swimmers 11 & older)
9:30-10:30am (swimmers 10 & younger)
Friday: 9-10am all swimmers/followed by a mini breakfast (always popular)
***Evening Practice: Tuesday/Thursday 7-8pm**** Starts June 16
Time Trials: June 13 8:30am
Practice Meet with just the Marlins to obtain times for swimmers in all events. Helps the coaches to seed the
first meet & assist the swimmers to work out the kinks. In addition, it allows the parents the opportunity to practice their volunteer skills.

Team Pictures: June 26 9am

Divisionals: July 25
(swimmers must qualify)

Regular Season Meet Schedule:

June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18

Swim Team Party: July 25 Montpelier Pool

Party Coordinator needed!!!!

Laurel Invitationals: July 12

All Stars: Aug. 1 (swimmers must qualify)

(4:30 -9pm Fairlands)

Marlin Car Wash

Saturday, June 6
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Montpelier Marlins Swim Team will kick
o their 48 season with a car wash on June 6th in the pool parking lot.
The team is self-supporng and is comprised of Montpelier
neighborhood children ages 6-18.
Our swimmers will clean and vacuum your car or truck while you relax and enjoy a FREE cup of coee.
Donaons will be accepted.
th

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2015 POOL GUIDE

PAGES 17-19 CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE NEWSLETTER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DURING
THE POOL SEASON. PLEASE REVIEW THE RULES WITH ALL FAMILY MEMBERS.

POOL HOURS for 2015

May 23 - May 31

Sat - Sun

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

June, July, August, Sept 6

Sun - Tue
Wed - Sat

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

September 7

Labor Day

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

September 8 - 10

Tue - Thur

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

September 11 - 13

Fri - Sun

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

September 19

Sat (Dog Day)

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

POOL PHOTOS REQUIRED

Individual pictures are required for all pool users 4
and over. These pictures should be similar to a
school id photo, drivers license photo or passport
photo. Your name and lot number (or address)
should be on the back of your photo. The gate attendants are instructed to refuse entry to anyone who
does not have a photo on file. Send photos to:
MCA
PO Box 2503
Laurel, MD 20709

Only
family
members,
parents/children/
grandparents, (and paid extended family) listed on
your 2015 pool user form will have access to the pool.
These family members must be permanent residents
in your home. If you did not fill out the pool user
form and return it with your affidavit, pick one up at
the pool or you can download one at
www.montpelieronline.org.
All
information
(birthday if under age 18, relationship to owner, etc.)
is required.

You may also bring photos to the pool during regular

pool hours.

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MCA Pool Rules and Regulations

The following rules and regulations have been established for the benefit, health and safety of all patrons of the
pool facility. These will help provide enjoyable recreation for all members and their guests. Pool Management or
the MCA Board of Trustees may institute new regulations at their discretion in the interest of safety. The following are not intended to be all inclusive:

All MCA Members should ensure their children and guests

understand and observe all pool rules.
1.

Please give the lifeguards and pool sta the respect they deserve. They are there for your protecon and
should never be considered babysi"ers. Children should not be leE at the pool unsupervised.

2.

Parents and guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children. Members are responsible for the
behavior of their guests.

3.

All children under age 8 must be connually supervised by an adult while at the pool. You must be within
arms length of children that can not swim at all 5mes. This rule applies to children of any age.

4.

A parent or childcare provider must remain with children in the wading pool area at all mes.

5.

Appropriate swimsuits are required in the pool. No street shorts or cut-os are allowed.

6.

All swimmers are required to shower before entering the pool.

7.

Individuals who appear to present a health hazard (i.e. contagious diseases, infecons, open cuts, bandaged
wounds) will not be allowed to use the pool.

8.

Swim diapers are required for all children not completely toilet trained.

9.

No running, pushing, or horseplay in the pool area.

10.

Patrons will not use profanity or abusive language in the pool area.

11.

Spoung of water by mouth and similar unhygienic acons are not permi"ed.

12.

Swimmers may not sit, stand, hang, or play on pool ropes or lane lines.

13.

No glass or breakable containers are permi"ed in the pool facility.

14.

Bicycles must be parked in designated areas. Use of skateboards, scooters, roller blades and other like arcles are prohibited in and around the pool area.

15.

Smoking is strictly prohibited in the pool area which includes the front gate and Food Pavilion.

16.

Food and beverages are allowed in designated areas. Patrons must deposit all trash in the proper receptacles.

17.

No diving into the pool except in the diving well. No oataon devices of any kind are permi"ed in the diving well. Flips o the pool edge are prohibited.

18.

Only one person allowed on the diving board at a me. Jump or dive straight out o the end of the diving
board, not o the side.

19.

Divers must keep both their feet on the pool deck unl the previous diver has reached the ladder. Swim
directly to the ladder aEer going o the board. Do not swim to the wall.

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20.

Tipping, rocking or use of pool chairs for other than their intended use is prohibited. Patrons are responsible
for any damage they cause by willful misuse of pool property.

21.

The MCA and Pool Management are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property. A lost
and found bin is located in the Food Pavilion area. Unclaimed arcles will be discarded when the pile becomes unmanageable.

22.

The pool will be open for all ages on the hour through 45 minutes past the hour. The last 15 minutes of each
hour will be reserved for adults only swimming. Patrons must be at least 16 years old to use the pool
during these periods.

23.

Under no circumstances shall a member or guest enter the water without a lifeguard on duty.

24.

No unauthorized entry into the gate oce, guard room, or pump room is permi"ed.

25.

Patrons must obey all posted rules.

26.

The Pool Manager or Assistant Manager may close the pool at any me due to personal discreon, operaonal dicules, or inclement weather.

27.

Pool Management has the right to discipline anyone that refuses to follow the rules and regulaons of the
pool facility. They have been given the authority by the MCA Board of Trustees to enforce these rules.

28.

No alcohol or drugs are allowed on the premises. Persons that appear to be under the inuence of alcohol
or drugs will not be allowed on the premises.

Guest Policy and Procedure:

MCA members who are registered pool users, in good standing, may bring guests to the pool. A guest pass is
required for any non-member age 4 and over entering the pool and is good for the entire day.
1.

Guest passes must be purchased at the pool in groups of 5 for $25.00. Bulk passes may be purchased in groups of 25 for $87.50. Each pass is good for a one day pool admission. No single day
passes will be sold.

2.

No cash will be taken at the pool. Only checks from the MCA member with a valid picture ID
(which includes their MCA address) will be accepted

3.

All guests must be signed in and accompanied by the MCA member.

4.

Guest passes do not expire and passes from previous years will be honored. The Bonus Guest
Pass and the Bulk Passes will expire at the end of the 2015 swim season.

Age Requirement for Admittance:

(All results for proficiency swim tests must be registered with the Pool Manager.)
8 to 10 Years Old:
Member children who have passed our pool proficiency swim test may be supervised at the pool by an adult or
sibling age 13 and above, provided they too have passed our proficiency swim test.
11 to 15 Years Old:
Member children may enter without adult supervision provided they have passed our pool proficiency swim test.
Children who do not pass the swim test must be supervised by a member 13 or older, who has passed the proficiency swim test.

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Montpelier Marlin Swim Team

Summer 2015
Montpelier Communitys largest recreational youth program is
celebrating its 48thSEASON!
Season 2014, the Marlin Swim Team had a great season by
nishing with a 3-2 record and placing 4th in Divisionals.
Marlins hard work and dedicaon will keep them in Division C for the upcoming 2015 season - Congratulaons.
In addion, the Marlins were bestowed the honor for the
second me in 2 years of hosng Divisionals and of course
it was a Huge Success!! The vising teams were once
again impressed with the beauful landscaping, great pool
facilies, fantasc food and gracious hosts! Kudos to all
who helped create the best summer haven for all of us to
enjoy this awesome Montpelier Community.

of our wonderful swimmers; Trei Massie, Head Starter, for

ALL those away meets which are too many to count. The
Marlin Family expresses our gratude and wishes of happiness and success to both Nick Mills and Trei Massie in
their new adventures. You will be missed.
Montpelier Marlins are Recrui5ng!!

To ensure the Marlin Swim Team Tradi5on will con5nue,

we are invi5ng all Montpelier community children to be
a part of this great program. Children, ages 6-18, who
love to swim; have fun and make new friends, come out
The Marlins are not all work and no play. Every Friday the and be part of the team!!! In addion to our community
children we will be oering again the Adopt- A- Marlin
team comes together for pracce and to get pumped up
Swimmer Program which allows a MCA family to sponsor
for the upcoming meet. These pracces consist of fun
a non-resident swimmer to parcipate on the Marlin Swim
relays with each team consisng of all ages. Following
Friday pracces is our tradional delicious breakfast con- Team. We are calling on every one of our Montpelier
Neighbors to do their part: grandparents, aunts, uncles,
sisng of fruit, bake goods, bagels and juice. The end of
the regular season is topped o by a HUGE pancake break- neighbors: - do you have grandkids, nieces, nephews,
friends with kids? Swimmers do you have friends looking
fast of champions three kinds of pancakes (chocolate
for a swim team? If you do, or interested in hosng a
chip, blueberry and regular), sausage, bacon, baked
swimmer(s), please contact me or come on down to our
goods, fruit and many other delectable treats!
Open House, scheduled for the week of May 26th.
Last year we rewarded the team for all their hard work
The Marlin Swim Team is comprised of swimmers, ages 6with a day of fun in the sun and rides at Six Flags Great
18, with varying levels of abilies. In accordance with the
Adventure and Water Park. Coaches, a few parents and
our swimmers, packed lunches and refreshments took the safety regulaons of the pool, the swimmer must be able
day o and enjoyed all that Six Flags had to oer. Overall to pass the pools swim test. The test consists of treading
water for 1 minute and swimming across the diving well.
everyone had a great day. This year we are looking to
The test will be administered by the coaching sta.
take on Six Flags again during the week of July 27 TBA.
The Montpelier Marlins have many excing things to celebrate this season. First, we are happy to welcome back
the coaching duo of Brian Abdo and Naomi Mills. Coach
Brian Abdo will be celebrang his Eh season as Head
Coach and Naomi Mills is looking forward to her 2nd season as assistant coach of the Marlins. Lets not forget
Jeannene ONeil who will connue to coach along with
Brian and Naomi, the Tuesday and Thursday night pracces. They all look forward to welcoming back many of the
Marlin swimmers as well as welcoming New Swimmers!!!
Our very own neighbor, Mike Locher, will return for another fantasc season as Voice of the Marlins.

Registra5on and Open House: Three days of registra5on and Open House from Tuesday, May 26th to
Thursday, May 28th, 6:00 -8pm at our community
pool on Cedarbrook Lane.
If you are new to the neighborhood, interested in
adopng a swimmer or quesons regarding the team, this
is the me to come to the pool to meet the coaches and
parents of swimmers and have your quesons answered.
In addion you will have the opportunity to purchase
swimsuits, goggles and the Marlins designer caps.

If you have any quesons, please contact the Swim Team

chairman, Lynne Collman, (301) 776-3098 or
The end of the season always bring goodbyes to swim(lbcollman@gmail.com)
mers and those parents who have helped over the years
to make the team a success. Last year we said goodbye to
Nick Mills, who was a Marlin for at least 13 years and one
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Boats, trailers, RVs, etc.

May be parked in your driveway April 1-October 31

GOING SOLAR ?? NOTIFY THE ACCC !

The Architectural Control & Compliance Committee (ACCC) has received, and approved, many requests for installation
of solar panels in the last year. While some of us may not like the look of solar panels on a house, the Maryland Real
Property Code prohibits restrictive covenants that impose limitations on the installation of solar collection panels on the
roof of your home, provided that the owner owns or has a right for the exclusive use of the roof. With this in mind, the

ACCC will no longer require prior approval for installation of roof-mounted solar collectors provided that
they comply with all State and Local laws. The ACCC requests notification of the intent to install solar collectors and the approximate date for installation. Notification may be made by email (michael.boddie@aol.com
or emhughes@comcast.net), mail (PO Box 2503, Laurel, 20709) or submitted on an approval form.

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.
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 on-line at
www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:

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
emhughes@comcast.net.

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

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.
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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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Did you know that?

Montpelier is a community developed by Levitt & Sons, a division of Levitt Corporation, and next
year is the 50 th Anniversary of our community. The first survey and plans were submitted for Montpelier on January 21, 1966 and approved February 16, 1966. The first homes began selling in December 1966. The original temporary entrance to the neighborhood was from Rt. 197 and Muirkirk
Road on what is now Mt. Pleasant Drive, but that entrance no longer exists but can barely be seen
just past the guard rail at the end of Mt. Pleasant Drive at Pleasant Ct. And speaking of Pleasant
Ct., did you know the homes on this cul-de-sac were the original model homes for Montpelier?
There are 4 basic models of homes in Montpelier and there are 2 variations of each model, thus
creating 8 different styles of homes. Do you know which model you live in? W hile most may know
the models, some people may not, so here is the chance to learn some interesting facts about
Montpelier.
The 4 models are:
Framingham

2. Eton

3. Jamestown

4. Gramercy

While the inside of each model had the standard Levitt & Sons bathrooms in the trademark colors
of Yellow, Pink, or Blue with some even having Green the outside varied depending on the
placement of the garage.
The Framingham model if the garage is on the left you have a brick front model (in the patio
area), and if the garage is on the right you have a stone front model.

The Eton model if the garage is on the left you have a brick front with a porch over the front
door, and if the garage is on the right you have a stone front with box windows on each side of the
front door.

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The Jamestown model if the garage is on the left you have a brick front with an enclosed
overhang and window boxes, and if the garage is on the right you have a stone front with an
open overhang and window panels.

The Gramercy model if the garage is on the left you have a stone front with a covered patio,
and if the garage is on the right you have a brick front with no patio.

As you drive through Montpelier, you may see 2 models with side entry garages the Framingham and the Jamestown are the only 2 models that have them. W hats interesting is that you
wont find any Framinghams with a side entry garage from the left, and you wont find any
Jamestowns with a side entry from the right.
Lastly, some may know this but many dont while it may appear that each street has a mix of
the models and variations on them, there is one street in Montpelier that doesnt. W hich street
does not have the Jamestown model on it?
The answer to this question will be in the next newsletter.

Swim Lessons by Naomi

Mills/ Nick Mills
June:
Weekly sessions
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Cost: $60/session
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6/1-4; 6/8-11; 6/15-18; 6/22-25;

6/29-30 & 7/1-2
7/6-9; 7/13-16; 7/20-23; 7/27-30
8/3-6; 8/10-13; 8/17-20; 8/24-27
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Montpelier Mansion
Mothers Day Tea
Saturday, May 9, 1:30 pm
Treat your mom, grandma, or other
important woman in your life to afternoon tea in Montpelier's elegant east
wing. You'll dine on fine finger sandwiches, scrumptious
cakes and pastries, buttery scones, and your choice of
two quality loose leaf teas. Reservations and advance
payment required. Price includes self-guided tour of the
house and gratuity.
$29/person; $25/Friends of Montpelier. 18 & up

9650 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708

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

survey of the boundary layout of Washington, DC, will

speak on this project and other aspects of DC's boundary
stones. Free - 18 & up
Montpelier Mansion
9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708
Contact: 301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544

Friends of Montpelier
Membership Fee: $15/year
Additional Family Member: $5/year

Home School DayDay-Weathering Racism: The Benjamin

Banneker Almanacs
Tuesday, May 12, 1-4 pm
Home schooled students their educators will do science
and math activities, and study primary documents to
learn about Benjamin Banneker. They will learn about his
almanacs, weather instruments, & about his life.
For children ages 2-7, 'Blast-in-the-Past,' the hands-on
history playground, will be open!
Advance registration required.
Residents: $6; Non-Residents: $7 (For both events)
Residents: $2; Non-Residents: $3(Blast-In-the Past only)
2-7 years (Blast-in-the-Past Hands-On History Playground) 8-12 years (Weathering Racism)

NAME
ADDRESS

PHONE

Spring History Lecture Series: Archaeology, Conservation

and Historic Preservation
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Steven Powers, who coordinated the effort to preserve,
promote, and protect the 40 sites that are home to 37 of
the original stones from the 1791-1792 Andrew Ellicott

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Benefits Include:

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

Quarterly subscriptions to
the Fireback Newsletter

Invitations to special
events

Montpelier Cultural Arts Center

9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708
Friday, May 1, 8 pm
Albert Castiglia is an artist who sings
from the gut, shoots guitar licks
from the hip, and writes songs that
articulate ones hopes, fears, and
heartaches. Having opened for ZZ
Top, Elvin Bishop, and The Radiators, Castiglias colorful history includes touring the U.S. and Europe
as the legendary Junior Wells lead
guitar player before Wells death in
1998, and then joining Atlanta vocalist Sandra Hall for national tours.
$25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors
Saturday, May 2, 8 pm
Ewan Dobson
As a classical and fingerstyle guitarist, Ewan Dobson has established
himself as one of Canadas most
brilliant and exhilarating young guitarists. He has won numerous
awards at local, national, and international competitions, including the
Kiwanis Music Festival, the Interna-

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tional Fingerstyle Guitar Competition, and the Montreal Guitar Grand

Prix. Dobson is noted for the intensity and virtuosity of his fingerstyle
playing, and his music is influenced
by video game music, extended
technique, bluegrass, classical, folk,
techno, heavy metal, and trance.
$25/person; 10% discount for Montpelier members & seniors

Saturday, May 9, 6 pm
Dinner and a Movie: Beat the Drum
(2003, Rated: NR)
Winner of many national and international film festival awards, Beat
the Drum is a film with a big heart
and a vital message(Entertainment
Tonight). Young Musa is orphaned
after a mysterious illness strikes his
village in KwaZulu Natal. To help his
grandmother, Musa sets out for JoSaturday, May 9, 11 am
hannesburg with nothing but his
Pen & Pose: A Workshop in Yoga and fathers last gift, a tribal drum, in
Writing
search of work and his uncle. The
Yoga and writing both use literal and journey confronts him with the stark
metaphorical vehicles to discover
realities of urban life, but his indomiparts of ourselves that have lain
table spirit never wavers.
dormant, illuminating pathways to
Dinner is served at 6 pm and
matched with some aspect of the
feelings, memories, images, and
stories embedded within our tissues, evenings film, which is shown imand helping us reflect, heal, and
mediately after dinner. Tickets for
build community. Wear comfortable
both dinner and film are $30/person,
clothing, bring a yoga mat and your and must be purchased by 12 noon
favorite notebook and pen. 18 & up; on the Friday immediately preceding
FREE
the Saturday screening.
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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.

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Film only tickets are available for
$10/person on the day of the
screening. Seating is limited and
film only tickets may not always be
available.
Tickets may be purchased with a
Visa or MasterCard by calling the
Arts Center at 301-377-7800 or
410-792-0664; TTY 301-490-2329
Smooth Sounds for Seniors Thursday, May 14, 12 am
The Lovejoy Group is an east coast
aggregate that brings experience
and soulfulness to the jazz arena.
Their songbook concert of sweet
saxophone and sultry vocals is a
loose historical sketch of how jazz
met Broadway, creating musical
magic. This concert is a tribute to
that era a time of elegance,
glamour, and all things refined! But
it dont mean a thing if it aint got
that swing, and this performance
does! $12/person
Friday, May 15, 7 pm
Yoga & Jazz

Breathe in breathe out! Breathing

connects yoga, jazz, and life to
achieve the perfect balance between hard and soft, firm and flexible, and the give and take. Get
some relaxation and find your center this evening at a yoga class with
live jazz music. Wear comfortable
clothing & bring a yoga mat. 18 &
up; FREE
Saturday, May 16, 8 pm
Sounds of Bamboo
Share in the Vietnamese culture
through wonderful music! Explore
the sounds of heaven and earth as
the Sounds of Bamboo Musical Ensemble masterfully
brings the whistling orchestrations
of Nguyen Dinh Nghia to life
through meditative music played on
the bamboo flute, monochord, zither, and trung, a traditional bamboo
xylophone $20/person, 10% discount for members & seniors
Sunday, May 17, 1 pm
Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013)
Millions know their voices, but no
one knows their names. Award-

winning director Morgan Neville

shines a spotlight on the untold true
story of the backup singers behind
some of the greatest musical legends of the 21st century. Along
with rare archival footage and a
peerless soundtrack, 2014 Academy
Award winner "Twenty Feet From
Stardom" boasts intimate interviews with world-famous figures
like Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger,
and Sting, who take a backseat to
the diverse array of backup singers
whose lives and stories take center
stage in the film. $5/person and
includes snacks & beverages
Saturday, May 23, 11 am
The Art of Yoga
Enjoy an hour-long yoga class in
the beautiful galleries of Montpelier
Arts Center. Wear comfortable
clothing and bring a yoga mat. Following the class, explore the art
exhibitions in the galleries and discover the gorgeous grounds of
Montpelier. 18 & up; FREE

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M & J LANDSCAPING
MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL
Happy Mothers Day to all Montpelier Mothers!
Get a FREE DOZEN ROSES delivered to that special mom in your life by Mothers Day after
signing a one year contract of lawn maintenance with M & J Landscaping.
We will have special landscaping rates for Montpelier mothers during the entire month of May.
Grass cutting services are just a call away!

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Grass cutting
Leaf removal
Mulching
Design
Planting
Lot clearing
Bamboo removal
Poison ivy removal
Shrubs & hedges trimming
Seed & sod
Entire lawn overhaul
New flower beds
Weed removal
Seasonal maintenance
Tree removal

We also do hardscaping
Patios
Sidewalks
Driveways
Retaining Walls
Bobcat services/grading
Power washing service
Siding
Driveways
Sidewalks
Pool area/Patios
Decks power washing and staining
Fences

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-Ruth, East Gate Lane
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communicates that in a timely manner. M&J Landscaping does great work with framing
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