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President’s Letter
4
Braggin’ Writes
5
2008 Annual Meeting Minutes DRAFT
6
Contact List of New Board Members
7
July 2008 Board Meeting Minutes
8
Financial Report
9
September ACCC Report
10
Governing Documents Report
11
Proposed Annual Budget 2009
13
ACCC Approval Request Form
15
Calendar
21
Helping Hands
23
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MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 4 Nov-Dec 2008
MCA BOARD MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ALL MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 11 and Tuesday, December 9 for the monthly board meet-
ings at Deerfield Community Center, preschool room. All meetings begin at 6:45 pm.
MCA Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month.
Montpelier homeowners are encouraged to attend.
Dear Neighbors,

Thank you for the opportunity to be one of the tem-
porary guardians of the wonderful Montpelier
community.

After only one meeting it is apparent that your
newly installed 9-member Board provides the di-
versity necessary to make sound decisions for our
Community. We have Trustees from many walks
of life with vast experience and enthusiasm to care
for Montpelier. Add to this the interested neighbors
that attend the Board meetings, on the second
Tuesday of every month in Deerfield Recreation
Center, and you have just about every point of
view covered. When all of your opinions are con-
sidered we have better results.

We want our home values to stay high, our
streets to be safe and neighbors that we can
depend on. This has happened for over 40 years
because of the sound leadership from past Boards
and their adherence to the Governing Documents.
The Documents consist of the Articles of Incorpora-
tion, which created our Association and were
signed February 14, 1966; the By-Laws, which di-
rect how we will govern ourselves, revised October
14, 2002; and two Declarations of Covenants, one
for the Common Areas and one for the Lots. All
are available on www.MontpelierOnline.com.

The Governing Documents Committee is reviewing
the recommendations from last year’s efforts and
will consider what, if any, action to recommend.
The Committee will keep the Board informed at
the monthly Board meetings and Article XV,
Amendments, covers how the By-Laws can be
changed.

In addition to supporting the Architectural Con-
trols and Compliance Committee, the Board
must ensure that the common grounds are
maintained in good repair and condition. To
determine what needs to be fixed or replaced, we
are going to establish a prioritized list of what
needs attention. Clearly not everything can be
fixed in the first year, so this will look more like a
five-year plan; so many opportunities exist to pro-
vide your input over the next few years. Small
items are covered in the Annual Operating Budget
and the community maintains a Capital Reserve
Fund for the big items with sufficient controls in
place to keep that fund solvent.

If any of the above encourages you to come to the
Board meetings, on the second Tuesday of every
month in Deerfield Recreation Center at 6:45
pm, that is a good thing, since your voice will be
heard.

Bob Derrick

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MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 5 Nov-Dec 2008
Zev Sheppard, the eleven year old grandson of
longtime Montpelier residents Gail & Paul Katz,
was selected to be a "People to People Ambassa-
dor" a program started by President Eisenhower
and supported by every President since. The pro-
gram's objective is to promote international under-
standing by bringing together young people from
around the world and educate them in national and
international affairs. Zev's week long program, in
late October, will include lectures and visits to
members of Congress, Williamsburg, and Gettys-
burg. Zev is now a 6
th
grader and lives with his par-
ents Hubert and Stacy Sheppard and sister Zoe.
Zev was also a 2007 winner of a Dr. Ben Carson
college scholarship.
Paul (Proud Grandparent) Katz
Oxwell Lane

Many thanks to Dawn Puma for the many years of
help in providing the MCA resale packages — es-
pecially during the height of the housing boom
when the resale packages were flying out of her
hands! Dawn is still active on the Elections and
Governing Documents Committees, but she de-
cided to turn the Resale Packages over to another
great Montpelier volunteer, Jeri Witt. Thanks to
you both!


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September 14, 2008
To Whom It May Concern,
I would like to take this opportunity to tell the MCA board that my family and I had a fantastic year at the
Montpelier Swimming Pool this summer. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. I always
felt that my ten year-old girls were safe when they were swimming in the pooi, because the lifeguards
were doing their jobs properly, including keeping children in check.
The grounds were well kept and tidy, the water appeared to be clean and pool furniture was in good
condition.
I believe that a lot of the credit for running the pool smoothly must be credited to Lynne Gerlach, the life-
guard in charge. I think she did an outstanding job and I hope that she will be hired again next year as
head life guard.
I also thought it was a great idea to have people from the community man the front desk. It seems like a
great way to build community.
We already are looking forward to next year!
Susanne S. Sutton
The MCA received sev-
eral compliments on the
great job that Lynne
Gerlach and our great
gate attendants Sophia
Robinson, Carla Bo-
wen, Christel Brown de Colstoun, Charlie Mills,
and Akeem Issa did down at the pool this year.
We also want to thank the Pizza Moms, Lynne
Collman, Susan Thompson, Joyce Hartwig,
Marie Epplemen and Dawn Puma for keeping
the tradition of Wednesday Night Pizza at the Pool
alive, and Bob and Mary Derrick for organizing
several pool parties, obtaining ping pong tables, a
refrigerator/freezer and keeping the propane tanks
full!

At this time, we should also thank our outgoing
Board of Trustees Kendra Wagner, Terry Row-
land, Minnie Clark Lamar, Julia Coldren-
Walker, Patricia Eisenberg, Sandy Martin, Paul
Petit and Trish Douville and our interim treasurer
Jeri Witt for all of their hard work. Paul and Trish
are also on the Board of Trustees for 2008-2009.

Want to thank somebody else? Please let me
know!
Mary Hughes
MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 6 Nov-Dec 2008
Montpelier Community Association, Inc. DRAFT
September 28, 2008 AnnuaI heetIng hInutes
|ontpelIer Arts Center
Please review the following draft 2008 Annual Meeting Minutes. If you have comments or revisions, please call any board of trustees member or
Mary Hughes (2400 938-1995) or email [email protected]. A vote to approve or amend them will take place at the next membership meeting.
18-Keating
19-Byrd
27-Thompson
33-Fedoryka
59-Coldren-Walker
70-Puma
92-Lauttman
98-Goco
104-Hammond
107-Harris
116-Petit
129-Boddie
131-Goodwin
136-Bernhards
141-Martin
169-Kassner
172-Plantholt
186-Trachtman
192-Mills
224-Segura
229-Douville
249-Ahnert
251-Nace
270-Derrick
271-Marcinko
287-Buehler
289-McClellan
295-Roberts
326-Beard
335-Garrett
361-Richardson
ATTENDANCE AT MCA ANNUAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 2008
Trustees in Attendance: Julia Coldren-Walker,
Patricia Douville, Minnie Clark Lamar, Sandy Martin,
Paul Petit, Terry Rowland, and Kendra Wagner.
Trustees absent with cause: Patricia Eisenberg
Community Members Present: See attachment 1.

Trustee Wagner called the meeting to order at 2:00
PM. A quorum was present for conducting business.
Trustee Wagner announced the close of balloting.

Secretary’s Report: M. Clark-Lamar
Trustee Clark-Lamar asked the membership to re-
view the annual meeting minutes. A motion was
made and seconded to approve the minutes. The
minutes were approved unanimously by the mem-
bership.

Treasurer’s Report: J. Witt, interim Treasurer
J. Witt presented a proposed budget to all members.
(Copy attached). A member asked for clarification
on the expenditure for locking the gates. A member
asked about audits for 2006 and 2007. The interim
treasurer explained that the records had not been
kept in a manner to facilitate an official audit, but she
is working with the accountant and there will defi-
nitely be an audit of 2008.

Committee Reports
Trustee Wagner thanked Trustee Petit for his help as
Facilities Chairperson and Trustee Douville for help-
ing at the pool. M. Derrick was thanked for hosting
several parties at the pool this year. The Montpelier
Mansion and Arts Center were thanked for their as-
sistance also. Trustee Wagner also thanked interim
treasurer, J. Witt, for working so hard with the ac-
countant to get the association finances in good or-
der. V. Kaplan was thanked for volunteering to keep
us updated on new roads and projects which might
impact our neighborhood.

Communications – T. Fleming, Chairperson, distrib-
uted results of a survey he conducted regarding the
community list servs. The original list serv is pri-
vately owned and the owner no longer lives in the
area. At the request of the board, an “official” Mont-
pelier list serv was created. He also asked for com-
munity input regarding moderating and admission to
the list. Those present at the meeting felt that dis-
cussion should not be limited, excepting objection-
able language; they preferred to use one list, the
“official” Montpelier News list; and they agreed to
limit membership to owners, renters and elected offi-
cials.

Elections – P. Collman announced the names of the
new Board of Trustees: Richard Dengler, Bob Der-
rick, Patricia Douville, Lillian Fazio, Damian Fe-
doryko, Chris Harris, Tim Jacobs, Jack Keating, and
Paul Petit.

Governing Documents – J. Witt, Chairperson, in-
vited interested members to join the committee. A
survey will be prepared to use as a guide in revising
the governing documents.

Architectural Control & Compliance – M. Segura,
Chairperson, invited the membership to attend
ACCC meetings which are held on the first Tuesday
of every month. A member asked about some of the
architectural changes that the ACCC has allowed.

Security – R. Dengler, Chairperson, thanked every-
one who contributed to the Findley Fund to benefit
the family of the slain police officer. He asked for
information regarding an incident on Cedarbrook
Lane. He also asked for residents to be aware of the
ownership of homes if possible because of problems
in vacant homes.

Old Business:
Trustee Rowland made a motion to accept the new
GDC committee members and J. Witt, Chairperson.
K. Wagner seconded and the motion passed unani-
mously.

New Business:
P. McCullagh thanked K. Wagner for her work on the
board.
The new board members were introduced.

The meeting adjourned at 3:30 pm.
MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 7 Nov-Dec 2008
2008-2009 Montpelier Community Association
Board of Trustees
Bob Derrick, President
[email protected]
301 776-5008
12606 Cedarbrook Lane
Jack Keating, Vice President
[email protected]
301 325-0497
9307 Montpelier Dr.
Patricia Douville, Secretary
[email protected]
301 490-7614
8904 Eastbourne Lane
Lillian Fazio, Treasurer
[email protected]
301 776-3267

8716 Crystal Rock Lane
Paul Petit, Executive Committee
& Facilities Chair
[email protected]
301 604-5226
12411 Eastgate Lane
Richard Dengler, Security Chair
[email protected]
301 725-6930

8702 Granite Lane
Tim Jacobs, Communications
Co-Chair
[email protected]
916 712-1731
8711 Crestmont Lane
Damian Fedoryka
[email protected]
301 498-7746

12807 Silverbirch Lane
Chris Harris
[email protected]
301 356-8491

12410 Mt. Pleasant Dr.


Additional Committee Chairs and Positions
Marcia Segura, ACCC
[email protected]
301 725-7586
8901 Montpelier Drive
Paul Buehler, Pool Committee
[email protected]
301 776-9886
9000 Golden Pass
Lynne Collman, Elections &
Swim Team Committee
[email protected]
12309 Shadetree
Tony Fleming,
Communications Co-Chair
[email protected]
202 213-6856
8702 Crystal Rock Lane

Jeri Witt, Governing
Documents & Benevolent Fund
[email protected]
301 498-2043
12215 Shadetree
Nominating Committee -
VACANT
Traffic - VACANT

Social Committee - VACANT

PLEASE HELP THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE
Community Involvement and Suggestions are Requested
370-Jones
380-Norton
383-Thompson
403-Jackson
408-Corey
422-Hass
425-Jacobs
427-Downs
429-Fazio
434-Glennon
436-Fleming
464-Bayer
466-Cholod
496-Dengler
519-Perry
531-Wagner
592-Brown
596-Stainer
603-Rowland
628-Witt
630-Baker
633-Hughes
641-Hartwig
647-Roberts/Scott
654-McCullagh
664-Plants
666-Randall
671-Collman
672-Sorrentino
680-Eppleman
682-Debolt/Olivieri
685-Clark-Lamar
687-Foster
(Continued from page 6)
The new Governing Documents Committee meets
the 3
rd
Monday of each month, 7:30 pm at Deerfield
Run Community Center. We need input from the
community as to what bylaws you think need to
be changed. We are working on a survey, which
we hope to publish in the January newsletter.
This survey will help to guide the committee on
the issues most important to our homeowners.

In the meanwhile, if you have any suggestions for
questions you would like to see on the survey, or any
specific bylaws you would like changed, please email
me at [email protected], call me at 301 498-
2043 or call any committee member so we can incor-
porate your suggestions into the existing survey.
You can also mail your ideas to P.O. Box 2503, Lau-
rel, Md. 20709.

As you know, bylaw changes are a very controversial
issue, not easy to change, and something we all
have to live with, not to mention our Board has to
uphold. In that vein we need to make sure we get it
right the first time and we can’t do that without your
input.
Governing Documents Committee,
Jeri Witt-Chairperson, Michael Boddie, Toni
Byrd, Meg Garrett, Susan Habig, Helen Hass, Dawn Puma,
Marybeth Snead, Fran Shellenberger, Lucy Young
MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 8 Nov-Dec 2008
Montpelier Community Association, Inc.
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2008
Trustees in Attendance: Kendra Wagner, Terry
Rowland, Patricia Douville, Paul Petit, and Patricia
Eisenburg,
Trustees Absent with Cause: Julia Coldren
Walker, Sandy Martin and Minnie Lamar-Clark
Community Members Present: Bob and Mary Der-
rick, Jeri Witt, Richard Dengler and Jeaneanne
O’Neil.

President, Kendra Wagner, called the meeting to
order at 6:50. There was a quorum present to con-
duct business.

Secretary’s Report: Minnie Clark Lamar
The June minutes were read and a motion was
made by Trustee Rowland and seconded by Trustee
Wagner to accept the minutes. The motion passed
unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report: Jeri Witt
The financial report was distributed by Ms. Witt (see
attached).

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ACCC: Marcia Segura, Chair
See Attached report

Beautification Committee: Patricia Eisenburg, Chair
No report

Benevolent Fund: Jeri Witt, Chair
See attached report.

Facilities: Paul Petit, Chair
There is a bolt missing from the playground equip-
ment. Mr. Petit will repair same.

Gate Attendants: Jeri Witt
See Attached report. Gate attendants are monitoring
the number of people at the pool after 8:00 for later
discussion of feasibility of keeping the pool open until
9:00.

Pool Committee: Patricia Douville, Chair
Everything at the pool is going well. We need signs
to tell people to take showers prior to entering the
pool and the instructions when there is lightning.
Richard Delaber, the police officer who was given a
guest membership should use lot #700. The broken
shower has been fixed and some minor repairs done
by Lighthouse. Lynn Gerlach has requested a copy
of the pool contract. Discussion held regarding hav-
ing a second guard up when the well is crowded.

Trustee Eisenberg had to leave so there was no quo-
rum and the meeting was adjourned at 7:28.
The next meeting will be held Tuesday, August 12,
2008 at Deerfield Community Center at 6:45 pm.
ACCC REPORT
July 2008

The Board received an email from the Accountant
regarding his inability to do the 2006 audit. The
2007 paperwork is formatted the same so he will
probably not be able to do that also. He is out of
town until the end of July - when he returns I will set
up an appointment with him to go over his require-
ments for 2008.

As of this afternoon we have had no responses to
our ad for an Administrative Assistant for the Treas-
urer.
Checking Account $ 50,939.38
Savings Account 63,513.46
Benevolent Fund 5,485.05
Gypsy Moth 29,584.93
Reserve Fund 312,412.49

Total Assets $ 461,935.31
Jeri Witt, Interim Treasurer
FINANCIAL REPORT
July 2008

Committee Members Present: Marcia Segura, Mi-
chael Boddie, Diana Sowle, David Friel, Brian Den-
nis, Jack Keating, Ron Lenart and Thomas Jaehni-
gen.
Committee Members Absent: Toni Byrd
Community Members Present: Abila Tazanu-Legall,
Kimberly Simmons, Jewa Lea, Jeri Witt and Walter
and Cynthia Owens
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. Attendance
was taken and the June 5, 2008 meeting minutes
were approved

Old Business:
12203 Brittany - Fine is to be reinstated retroactive to
original levy date of October, 2007
(Continued on page 9)
MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 9 Nov-Dec 2008
12201 Cedarbrook - driveway has grass growing
thru cracks - Cease and Desist to be written
12815 Fernwood Turn - junked car in driveway, trash
cans and debris in driveway, and unmowed yard.
12704 Silverbirch - Schedule of work - no action due
until August meeting.
9203 Twin Hill - Cease and Desist to be written re-
garding 6 ft. fence placement and no prior approval.

New Business:
David Friel resigned effective 9/05/2008.
New Section assignments were submitted and dis-
cussed.
9004 Eastbourne Lane - repainting of house.
12101 Mt. Pleasant - Letter to be written regarding
deadtree in front yard.
12202 Mt. Pleasant - Letter written regarding vegeta-
tion growing in gutters.
12211 Mt. Pleasant - requested a wooden swing set
with base tower. Had not acquired the concurrence
of neighbors behind them. Letters will be written
seeking concurrence. 8903 Orwood Lane - approved
replacement of existing cedar shakes with composite
and painting shutters
9200 Pleasant Court - Letter to be written concerning
debris on front porch
12419 Radner Lane - approved replacing a chain
link fence with a 4 ft. wooden fence.
12303 Starling Lane - approval for 6 ft. fence due to
special security concerns.

There being no further business the meeting was
adjourned at 8:20. The next meeting of the ACCC
will be August 7, 2008 at 7:00 Deerfield Community
Center.
(Continued from page 8)
FINANCIAL REPORT
October 14, 2008
At the present time there is $314,694.77 in the
MCA Reserve Fund which breaks down as follows:
$167,197.47 in 15 month Certificates of Deposit
with interest on the average of 4%. The interest
rate on these CD’s, after 6 months, can be renego-
tiated up if the bank interest rate on CD’s in-
creases.
$147,497.30 was put into 7 month CD’s as there
was discussion at the spring board meetings re-
garding repairs needed at the pooi after the Becht
report was received but there was not sufficient
time to do the repairs before the pool opened for
the summer.
The Gypsy Moth Fund is on a 15 month, renegoti-
able CD with a balance of $29,747.96.
The Benevolent Fund is in a Premium Money Fund
(savings account) with a balance of $5,487.12.
The other Premium Money Fund, with a balance of
$43,551.24 is the overflow from the checking ac-
count which can be moved back into the checking
account when needed.
The checking account balance is: $22,663.72 in-
cluding outstanding checks.

BALANCES ON OUTSTANDING CONTRACTS
Lighthouse Pools:
Contract total amount $ 53,360.00
Payment 6/26/08 - 25,440.00
Payment 8/22/08 - 25,920.00
Balance due $ 2,000.00
Medina Landscaping:
Contract Amount $ 13,000.00
Payments - 7,800.00
Balance Due $ 5,200.00
Jeri Witt, Interim Treasurer
Report from the Ad Hoc Tennis Committee
A new first-class fiberglass tennis rebound back-
board was installed at the tennis courts by Don
Keister, Rob Phillips and Jim Harkins. The board
is ready for play and we hope it will get a lot of use
as a practice aid for the community tennis players,
including beginners.

The board is of all weather fiber glass construction
and should last many, many years. It is 12 feet
wide and 8 feet high. It was installed on the fence
adjacent to the baseball field at the back of court
No. 2. That location was selected to allow com-
plete use of the other three courts at the same
time as anyone may be using the backboard.
Also, it was installed on the side that is adjacent to
the ball field as opposed to the side adjacent to
Briardale Lane so as to avoid any errant tennis
balls causing an annoyance to those living on
Briardale across the street from the tennis courts.
Jim Harkins
MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 10 Nov-Dec 2008
ACCC REPORT
September 11, 2008

Committee Members Present: Michael Boddie,
Brian Dennis, Thomas Jaehnigen, Jack Keating,
Ron Lenart, Diana Sowle and Marcia Segura
Committee Members Absent: David Friel
Community Members Present: Frances Fliss, Mary
Hughes, and Mohamadou Thiam
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm. Atten-
dance was taken and the August, 2008 meeting
minutes were amended and approved unani-
mously.

Old Business:
12815 Fernwood Turn – Community Standards
notified. The wrecked car is gone.
12203 Brittany Court – Repairs to house and yard.
Statement of fines sent. Hold to next month.
12101 Mt. Pleasant Drive – Dead arborvitae; no
response to letter. Hold to next month.
8785 Oxwell Lane – No response to letter regard-
ing damaged vehicle in driveway. Hold to next
month.
9200 Pleasant Court – No response to letter re-
garding debris on front porch. Hold to next month.
9203 Twin Hill – Homeowner and neighbor at-
tended the meeting and presented photos and
completed paperwork. The placement and the
height of the fence was allowed because the preex-
isting, neighboring fences have boxed his property
and created a unique security issue. R. Lenart
made a motion to fine the owner $100 for failure to
seek prior approval. B. Dennis seconded. The
motion failed with T. Jaehnigan, M. Boddie, J.
Keating and M. Segura voting against. M. Boddie
made a motion to impose a $300 fine for no prior
approval. B. Dennis seconded and the motion
passed with R. Lenart opposed. The homeowner
was advised of his right to appeal the committee’s
decision to the board.
12201 Cedarbrook Lane - violation being corrected
and driveway being paved.
12704 Silverbirch Lane - The deadline for comple-
tion of the work has passed. M. Boddie made a
motion to impose a fine of $500 per month as of the
date of notification. T. Jaehnigan seconded and
the motion passed unanimously. A letter will be
sent.

New Business:
The committee discussed asking the new board to
send new homeowners some notification that they
should possess and read the governing docu-
ments.
12205 Brittany – D. Sowle reported the house is
vacant and for sale and very overgrown. She will
follow up with real estate agent.
12218 Shadetree – New shutters and windows ap-
proved.
12501 Silverbirch – Section IV, Bylaws, Article X,
Section 1, subsection h. Limitation states that a
decision by the Board is final and if further action is
initiated…, it will be through legal proceedings in a
court of law. J. Keating made a motion to ask the
board of trustees if the ACCC violated the govern-
ing documents when they reversed their decision in
the matter, and if so, what action should be taken.
The motion was seconded and passed unani-
mously. A letter will be sent to the homeowner.

There being no further business the meeting was
adjourned at 8:38 pm. The next meeting of the
ACCC will be Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 7:00
PM at Deerfield Community Cente
Se¡¡¡ng Your Home?
MARYLAND LAW REQUIRES THAT SELLERS PROVIDE A RESALE PACKAGE TO NEW OWNERS.
The Resale Package contains a copy of the
Association’s governing documents/bylaws, the
most current financial statement, an MCA
membership affidavit form, a copy of the most
recent newsletter, notice of any lawsuits pending
against MCA and a cover letter from the MCA
President about Montpelier.

It is the responsibility of the seller to obtain this
Resale Package, either directly or through a real
estate agent. Failure to do so can void sale of
the home.

Resale Packages can be obtained by sending a
request and check for $25.00 to:

MCA
P.O. Box 2503
Laurel, MD 20709-2503.

You may also contact Jeri Witt (301 498-2043 or
[email protected]) for more information.
MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 11 Nov-Dec 2008
GDC REPORT
September 9, 2008

COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Bod-
die, Toni Byrd, Susan Habig, Helen Hass, Dawn
Puma, Marybeth Snead and Jeri Witt

COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH CAUSE:
Gloria Hynes and Fran Shellenburg

The meeting was called to order at approximately
7:40. Nominations were made for the position of
Chairperson. Dawn Puma nominated Jeri Witt and
it was seconded by Susan Habig. Jeri Witt was
elected by unanimous vote.

We are fortunate to have 2 past Board members, 2
members of the original Governing Documents
Committee and 2 past ACCC members on this
committee plus 3 relatively new homeowners so we
should be able to get the prospective of all commu-
nity members when formulating changes to the cur-
rent Bylaws.

A question was raised about Board approval for the
committee. Ms. Witt explained she had sent an
email to the Board asking for permission to start
this committee. Two Members of the Executive
Committee and 5 Board members emailed back
their approval. There was not a quorum for the
September Board meeting so official recognition
will be sought at the October Board meeting.

Since Board approval did not come in time for the
September newsletter it was decided that a notice
would be put in the next newsletter asking for more
volunteers.

It was decided that a notice would be sent to the
entire community asking their opinion as to what
Bylaws should be changed and why via the No-
vember newsletter. After further discussion this
decision was enlarged to questions including the
Covenants and general community concerns. We
are hoping to take the information gathered from
the newsletter and have it compiled into survey
form by the end of January.

It was decided that we would break up the presen-
tation of the proposed Bylaws into 2, possibly 3
special meetings instead of trying to present it to
the community all at once. It was also decided that
the committee would work as a group and not
break up into sections as was suggested. Mary-
beth Snead offered to computerize the current by-
laws to make them easier to work with.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Octo-
ber 20, 2008 - location to be announced at a later
date.
SECURITY REPORT
There was a recent problem with trespassers in a
vacant home in Montpelier. The police have a
difficult time evicting trespassers if the owner of
the property cannot be located or contacted. It is
suggested that any property owner file the follow-
ing “Agent of the Property” letter with the local
police department if the property is going to be
vacant for any period of time.

AGENT OF THE PROPERTY

This letter is to authorize all police officers of the
Prince George’s Police Department to act as
agents of the property at [address]
, Prince George’s
County Maryland. Your officers are authorized to
enforce trespassing violations for the property
owned by [owner’s name] . The
point of contact for your officers is [name of
contact person and phone number] .

There have also been some break-ins of homes
in the vicinity of the WSSC property near Royal
Ridge Lane. They have all occurred in the day-
time hours when no one was at home. Jewelry
and electronics have been stolen. Please keep
an eye out for any unusual activities. If you no-
tice a strange vehicle, jot down the car make,
model and tag number if possible. Give the infor-
mation to me to compare with legitimate home-
owners or visitors in the area and I will pass any-
thing on to the police. Of course, if you witness
anything strange, call the police to report it.

Richard Dengler, Security Chairperson
MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 12 Nov-Dec 2008
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MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
PROPOSED BUDGET 2008-2009
INCOME
Assessments 177,225.00
Guest Passes 2,500.00
Extended Family Passes 1,000.00
Resale Packages 300.00
Advertising 7,000.00
Total income projected $188,025.00
Expenses
Insurance 7,000.00
Reserve Funding 17,722.50
Legal 2,000.00
Accountant 2,000.00
Federal Taxes 2,000.00
State Taxes 500.00
Contract Services
Admin.Assistant 15,000.00
Pool Gate Keeping 8,500.00
Common Grounds Gate Keeping 2,400.00
News Delivery 1,200.00
Common Grounds Cleanup 800.00
Social Committee 2,000.00
Annual Meeting 400.00
Newsletter Printing 7,000.00
Newsletter Supplies 500.00
Pool Contract 60,000.00
Pool Maint/Repairs
Plumbing 5,000.00
Electrical 6,000.00
Misc. Repairs 4,902.50
Pool Filters 4,000.00
Pool Inspection 400.00
Pool Furniture 5,000.00
Common Grounds Maint. 500.00
Playground Maint. 500.00
Tennis Court Maint. 500.00
Landscaping Contract 13,000.00
Clerical Expenses
P.O. Box 300.00
Newsletter Supplies 500.00
Postage/Copies 1,800.00
Website 300.00
Utilities
Electricity 7,500.00
Water 5,000.00
Gas 400.00
Trash Pickup 2,500.00
Telephone 400.00
Misc.Expenses 500.00
Total expenses projected 188,025.00
MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 14 Nov-Dec 2008

CbrIsrmas Canrara

$unday, Deeember zxsr ar c p.m.

Queens Chapel United Methodist
Church
Rev. B Kevin Smalls, Pastor

This program will be held at
Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle
School
4545 Ammendale Road
Beltsville, MD

AII Are WeIeome
NOVEMBER 7, 2008 - HARVEST MOON HAY-
RIDE - RIVERFRONT PARK
Join us from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Riverfront Park.
Kids, teens and adults can enjoy a brisk autumn
Hayride along the Patuxent River. Drinks, cook-
ies and entertainment will be available around a
roaring bon fire. Pre-registered groups of 10 or
more are welcome at a discount rate. Cost:
$3.50 per person, under 2 years old ride
free!. The Hayride will originate at the Police
Department Parking Lot on "C" Street.
DECEMBER 6, 2008 - "BREAKFAST WITH
SANTA" - 9:00 AM
Join us at the Phelps Senior Citizens Center.
Santa Claus is coming to town! He wants you to
be his special guest for breakfast. Enjoy a deli-
cious hot meal and dance with special guests
Frosty and Rudolph. Strolling carolers will pro-
vide live entertainment. Cost is $6.00 per per-
son. Pre-registration is MANDATORY! Call 301-
725-7800.

CbrIsrmas Bazaar
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$arurday, November xc, zoos

St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Montgomery Road, Beltsville

The bazaar is from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. and the Italian Dinner will be
held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Phelps Senior Center Weekly Events
701 Montgomery St., 301-776-6168, [email protected].
Seniors in Motion: Walk inside Laurel Mall, Tues-
day and Thursday, 8-10 a.m., upper level near food
court.
Food and Friendship program: Lunch Monday
through Friday, register with office, order one week
in advance, donation of $2.25 per day.
Connect-A-Ride: Senior discount tickets for bus
service, purchased at office, $6.75, 1-800-270-
9553, www.corridortransit.com.
Social Club: Share the newspaper, a book or talk
about what's in the news, Monday through Friday,
Main Room, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with break for lunch.
Crochet Club: Mondays, noon in room 2, bring
your own supplies, beginners and experts wel-
come.
Bingo Bunch: Every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., call 301-
776-0661.
Line dancing: Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Dorethea Gonzales of Capital Hospice: health
awareness forum, first and third Tuesday of each
month, 11:15 a.m.
Blood pressure screening: Laurel Regional Hos-
pital volunteers, second Tuesday of each month,
10 a.m., room 2.
Diabetes dialogue: Third Wednesday of each
month, 10 a.m. room 2, sponsored by Prince
George's County Health Department.
Monday Movies: Third Monday of month, room 1,
10 a.m., with popcorn and lemonade. 301-776-
6168 for movie titles and reservations.
MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 15 Nov-Dec 2008
MON1PLLILR COMMUNI1Y ASSOCIA1ION
Architectural Control Committee
Approval Iorm
Member No: Date:
Name:
Address:
1elephone:
lome, Oííice,
louse 1vpe: Framingham Jamestown Gramercy Eton
1vpe oí Alteration:
Addition´modiíication oí basic structure lence 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) (opv oí plat oí vour propertv showing location on vour propertv oí the requested alteration.
Note (2) Detailed scale drawing or copv oí blue prints oí 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
1he homeowner requesting appro·al oí a project requester, will contact the neighbors, residing on each side oí his
home to obtain their concurrence or comments. In the e·ent the requester resides on a corner lot. the neighbor re-
siding adjacent to his rear propertv line must be contacted. 1he neighbors residing across the street must also be
contacted ií the project. when completed. can be seen írom their propertv. Space íor their names,. address. concur-
rence or comments is pro·ided abo·e. Ií the required neighbor appro·als are not obtained bv the requester the
A(( will contact the neighbors to get their comments which will delav processing oí the request. Neighbor com-
ments will be considered bv the A(( in making a decision. 1hose neighbors that non-concur in a project will be
notiíied in writing oí the action taken bv the A(( and ad·ised oí their right to appeal. Ií a project requiring A((
appro·al is started without such appro·al it shall be considered in ·iolation oí the co·enants oí the Association.
Mail completed íorms to M(A A(( (ommittee. P.O. Box 2503. Laurel. MD 20¯09.

Note (1) Prince George's (ountv law requires a building permit íor all structural changes or additions to vour home.
Ior Architectural
Committee Use Only
Project No:
Date Received:
Letter Sent:
Revised 1207
MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 16 Nov-Dec 2008
Installing a satellite dish to your home?
Replacing your fence?
Widening your driveway?

STOP and SUBMIT an ACCC Approval
Request Form first.

Covenants are enforced and fines are levied
and collected. If you are planning any work to the
exterior of your home, first fill out the ACCC Ap-
proval Request Form located in every Montpelier
Today news l et t er and on- l i ne at
www.montpelieronline.org. Submit the form to:

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

The ACCC meets on the first Thursday of every
month at Deerfield Community Center.


CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS OR
ALTERATIONS
REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL

No new construction, addition, or alteration of a
Montpelier home shall be made without prior ap-
proval (see approval form on following page)
from the Architectural Control & Compliance Com-
mittee. This includes satellite dish installation.
All exterior colors and materials shall blend
harmoniously with the neighboring dwellings.
Proceeding without prior approval shall constitute a
covenant violation subject to enforcement, includ-
ing fines.

BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER
POLICY

Boats, campers, RVs, and trailers must be in stor-
age from November 1 through April 30. They may
not be stored or parked on your property.

UNLICENSED CARS


Article IV, section 5 of the covenants states no ve-
hicle can be stored on any lot except inside the
garage. All cars, covered or uncovered, must have
a valid license tag and sticker. Residents may be
required to provide proof of licensing if the license
tag is not clearly visible on the vehicle. In addition
to the covenant above, Prince George’s County
Code states “it is unlawful to have more than one
motor vehicle ... dismantled, inoperable or unli-
censed on your premises. The one vehicle that is
allowed must be inside a closed garage.”

USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS,
ETC.

Approval must be obtained from the ACCC before
placing a PODS, dumpster, or similar structure on
any lot. The maximum time that the structure can
be on the lot must also be approved by the ACCC.
Failure to obtain such prior approval will result in a
fine of up to $1,000. Failure to remove the struc-
ture within the agreed time limit will result in a fine
of up to $500 per month until the structure is re-
moved or approval for an extension is obtained.
HBXTPELIER HBHEBWXERS:
AIII IBYEXAXT EXFBRIEHEXT
NOTICE OF ENFORCEMENT—November 1


Campers, Recreational Vehicles, Utility Trailers, etc. follow the same parking re-
strictions as boats. From November 1 through April 30 they may not be parked
or stored on your property.

On November 1 all Boats, Campers, RVs, Utility Trailers must
be in storage.
MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 17 Nov-Dec 2008
November 1,
7: 30- 9 pm
FALL CAMPFIRE
Marietta House
Museum. 5626
Bell Station Road,
Glenn Dale, MD
301-464-5291
Join us for our fall
campfire on the grounds of
Marietta! Enjoy the warmth of
the fire as we roast marsh-
mallows and tell stories. Light
refreshments will be served.
No reservations necessary.
Fee: $1/person

November 8, 10 am-12
noon
FALL FUN FEST Enjoy
crafts, entertainment and fun.
Ages 3-8 Fee: $3/person
Snow Hill Manor 13301 Lau-
rel -Bowi e Road, Laurel
Information: 301-725-6037;
TTY 301-454-1472

November 12, 4 pm
COOKING FOR THANKS-
GIVING Children will make
two dishes from a traditional
Thanksgiving dinner menu,
and take the recipes home.
Ages 6-11 Fee: Resident
$3; Non-Resident $4
Beltsville Community Center
3900 Sellman Road, Beltsville
Information: 301-937-6613;
TTY 301-445-4512

November 12, 6:30-9 pm
WHIFFLE BALL
Have fun while testing your
curveball. Come alone or
bring a team of seven.
Ages 6-12; FREE
Deerfield Run Community
Center 13000 Laurel-Bowie
Road, Laurel
Information: 301-953-7882;
TTY 301-445-4512

November 13, 10:15 am &
12 noon
THE BOY WHO CRIED
WOLF
Theatre IV of Richmond brings
a new musical version of the
timeless tale that promotes
the benefits of telling the
truth by showing the amus-
ing, embarrassing and some-
times troubling consequences
of "crying wolf¨ to get atten-
tion.
Recommended for grades K-5
Ti c k et s : $5/pe r s o n
Prince George´s Publick Play-
house 5445 Landover Road,
Cheverly
Information: 301-277-1710;
TTY 301-277-0312

November 21-Jan. 1 (5-
9:30 pm nightly)
21ST ANNUAL WINTER
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Watkins Regional Park, 301
Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marl-
boro. 301-699-2456.
www.pgparks.com.
Festive, animated drive fea-
turing more than 1 million
twinkling lights, animated dis-
plays, and incredible arrange-
ments. Fee: $5/car or van,
$15/mini-bus or limo,
$15/bus, $10/multi-visit
pass. Note: Each multi-visit
pass is good for 3 visits, and
is transferable. Canned goods
donations accepted every
night for local food banks.

November 25, 4 pm
HISTORY OF
THANKSGIVING
Children will learn about the
origins of Thanksgiving. Re-
freshments will be served.
Reservations required by No-
vember 21.
Ages 6-11; FREE
Beltsville Community Center
3900 Sellman Road, Beltsville
Information: 301-937-6613;
TTY 301-445-4512

Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27
4TH ANNUAL LAUREL 5K
CASEY'S CRAB TURKEY
TROT
First United Methodist Church,
424 Main St., 7 a.m. late reg-
istration, 7:40 a.m. warm-up,
8 a.m. 5k run, 8:05 a.m. 1
mile fun walk. Pre-registration
and early packet pick-up
available Wed., Nov. 26, 3-7
p.m., at the church. Benefits
Laurel Advocacy and Referral
Services Inc. Post race festivi-
ties include race results, re-
freshments and prizes. Non-
traditions prizes - business
gift certificates, gift dona-
tions, pies. Rain or shine.
Race info, 301-725-3093.

November 28-30,
Dec. 4-7, 11-14 (12-5 pm)
9TH ANNUAL GINGER-
BREAD HOUSE CONTEST &
SHOW
Darnall´s Chance House Mu-
seum, 14800 Governor Oden
Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro.
301-952-8010
www.pgparks.com.
This show will delight children
of all ages as they marvel at
the creativity and talent of
local bakers. Visitors can
choose the Viewer´s Choice
Awards presented to their fa-
vorite adult and child entries.
Fee: $1/person. No reser-
vations required.

December 6
(5-8 pm)
WINTER'S EVE
CELEBRATION
National Colonial
Farm, 3400
Bryan Point Rd, Piscataway
P a r k , A c c o k e e k .
301-283-2113.
ww.accokeek.org.
Celebrate the beginning of the
winter season. Enjoy a cup of
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PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 18 Nov-Dec 2008
colonial cranberry tea, cook-
ies, popcorn, and carols by
the fire. Featuring special
musical entertainment and
Museum Gift Shop. Held rain,
shine or snow flurries. Ad-
mission FREE.

December 6-7, 13-14
(5-9 pm)
ONCE UPON A TIME
Marietta House Museum,
5626 Bell Station Rd, Glenn
Dale. 301-464-5291.
w w w . p g p a r k s . c o m .
See Marietta transformed
into scenes from some of
your favorite fairytales, nurs-
ery rhymes and children´s
stories. The program will de-
light children of all ages! No
reservations necessary. ($5
per person)

December 11-13 (6-9 pm)
HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT
TOURS @ MONTPELIER
Montpelier Mansion, 9650
Mui r ki r k Rd, Laur el .
301-953-1376.
www.pgparks.com.
Enjoy winter evenings with
live holiday music, refresh-
ments, candlelight and fra-
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MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 19 Nov-Dec 2008

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George´s County, Northern Area
TURKEY DIN-
NER & CRAFT
SALE, Nov. 4,
5-7:30 pm. Com- munity United
Methodist Church, 300 Brock Bridge
Road. Full course turkey dinner with
dessert, $8 adults, $5 children 6-12,
free children under 6. Handmade
items for sale in Craft Corner.
Church, 301 -725-4918.

Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m Laurel
Mom's Club MAKE IT BAKE
IT SEW IT GROW IT AUC-
TION, Our Savior Lutheran Church,
13611 Laurel Bowie Road. Make new
friends, learn new things and become
a part of the greater Laurel commu-
nity. 240-753-5256.

CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW -
Sat. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sav-
age Volunteer Fire Company, 8925
Lincoln St. $20 for 8 foot table or two
tables $35. Lunch and bake table
goodies for purchase.
Benefits the Savage
Volunteer Fire Com-
pany Ladies Auxiliary.
Reserve a spot, 443-259-0565.

CALLING CRAFTORS -- FT
MEADE OFFICER'S WIVES
ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR, Sun.,
Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., McGill
Training Center, Fort Meade. Space
$40, tables $10 on a first-come, first-
served basis. Liz Pacileo, craft-
[email protected],
www.fortmeadeowc.org registration
MCMTFELlEF TCLAY 20 Nov-Dec 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Buck Lodge Middle School
2611 Buck Lodge Road
Adelphi, MD 20783
301 431-6290
grant holiday greens. Local
garden clubs and community
groups decorate the man-
sion's rooms in traditional
18th century style. $3
adults, $1 children

December 14 (7-8:00 pm)
NUTCRACKER FANTASY
Bob Brown Puppet Show with
a visit from Santa Deerfield
Run Community Center, multi
purpose room. FREE

December 20 (2-3:30 pm)
HANSEL & GRETEL TEA
PARTY
Darnall´s Chance House Mu-
seum, 14800 Governor Oden
Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro.
301-952-8010.
www.pgparks.com.

Visit Darnall´s Chance when it
is decorated like a ginger-
bread house, listen to the
story of Hansel and Gretel
and enjoy tea and dessert.
Ages 5 and up. Children must
be accompanied by an adult.
Reservation and payment re-
quired in advance. Fee:
$12/resident; $15/non-
resident

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Montpelier Cultural Arts Center
9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708
301-953-1993; TTY 301-490-2329
Gallery Hours: 10 am-5 pm, seven days a week

Visit our Reproduction Kitchen
The Reproduction Kitchen offers visi-
tors a chance to see the work that went
into the Snowden's famous hospitality.
Learn about the skilled workers - en-
slaved, indentured and free - who en-
abled plantations like Montpelier to
prosper, from those who built the
kitchen to those who cooked the wide
array of tempting dishes enjoyed at
early Maryland's finest tables.

Exhibit through Sunday, November 30
Anni versary Phot o Cont est
Come enjoy the many facets of the
Montpelier grounds in this celebratory
exhibit.
Saturday, December 6, 10-12 noon
Hands-On History Day for Kids
Please call for specifics. Reservations
recommended. $7 per child

Thursday,
December 11
through
Saturday,
December 13,
6-9 pm
Holiday Candlelight Tours
Warm up your winter evenings with
festive music, lovely candlelight and
fragrant holiday greens. Local garden
clubs decorate the mansion's rooms in
traditional 18th century style. Area
performers entertain nightly. Light
refreshments served. Ages 6-17. Fee:
$3 adults, $1 children

Tea Classes at The Little
Teapot Gift Shop
For information call 301-498-8486.
Saturday, November 15, 10:30 am-
12:30 pm
Planning a Holiday Tea
Our goal is to show you tips on host-
ing a stress free holiday tea for family
and friends
Fee: Resident $28

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Route 197 and Muirkirk Road
Wednesday, November 19, 7:30 pm
Fall History Lecture Series -
Graveyards in Maryland
James Gibbs discusses the time worn
tombstones found throughout Mary-
land, and how grave markers can pro-
vide a valuable lesson in community
and family history. No reservation
required.
All ages welcome. Free

haIn CaIIery
The Craft of Politics with artists
Xiang Yang, Jennifer Drinkwater,
Jennifer Marsh, and Hillary Doyle
Exhibition: November 4-30
Reception, Friday, November 7,
7-9 pm
Curated by Montpelier instructor,
Elizabeth Crisman, this exhibition
features artists who work with
traditional craft materials to cre-
ate works of social commentary.

Patuxent Art League Juried
Exhibition
December 8-31
Reception and Awards Ceremony,
December 7, 2-4 pm
Open to all Maryland artists over
the age of 18. The prospectus
will be available online at
www.pgparks.com/places/artsfac
/mac.html after October 1.

PesIdent ArtIsts CaIIery
Karen Mesinger Miller
November 1- 30
Reception, Friday, November 7,
7-9 pm
Distinctive jewelry designed and
fabricated by Montpelier resident
artist.

Resident Artists Exhibition
December 6-31
Reception December 7, 2-4 pm
Works by artists who have stu-
dios at Montpelier held in con-
junction with the 6th Annual Holi-
day Open Studio.

LIbrary CaIIery
Symmes Gardner
November 4-December 28
Reception: Friday, November 7,
7-9 pm.
Video Installation
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Helping Hands are younger residents of Montpelier 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.

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Board meeting and Committee minutes
are at least two months old by the time
they are printed in the newsletter. The
official MCA website can only publish min-
utes after they have been approved which
means that they are at least a month old
when posted.
In order to disseminate information
quickly, individuals who attend board
meetings regularly will publish a blog with
information from the most current Board
and Committee meetings.

http://kwagnerhome.com/blog

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