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M AY 2016
Tidal Waves Parents &
Coaches Meeting
Sat, May 28th at 11:30 AM
Bike parade meets at Bottesford Ct at 11:00 AM.
Parade starts at 11:15 AM.
Food truck will be available at pool for purchase.
Grills are open and charcoal will be provided.
Bring a dessert to share.
Event coordinated by Social Committee.
Sabrina Park Phase III Development Plan map
Thursday, May 26th
6:30-7:15 PM @ the pool
Last chance to register for
Chartridge Swim Team
$76 registration fee
$14 insurance fee
Questions? Did you miss the
meeting? Email
[email protected]
Save the Date!
Adult Party - Aug 19th
Fall Festival - Oct 22nd
More details TBA
On March 30th, the County Planning & Zoning Office approved the sketch plan for the Sabrina Park Phase III development (outlined in
red) on the northern boundary of the Chartridge subdivision. The proposed development would have 28 new houses (outlined in purple) in addition to the large house that is already in the middle of the 8-acre parcel of land. The existing house will remain on 1 acre of
the property so the remaining 28 houses and the associated roads, recreation area and required offsets between subdivisions will occupy
the remaining 7 acres. The drawing included with this month’s Chatter shows the layout of the new subdivision and the adjacent lots in
Chartridge and Severna Chase.
The Severna Chase Phase II lots that were built in 2001 (the left half of Idlewild Road, as viewed on the map) are significantly smaller
than the lots built in the initial development of the Severna Chase subdivision in 1991. In most cases, these lots are half the size of the
Chartridge lots along the north side of our subdivision (Alfreton, Croxton, Fairford and Gainsbrough Courts). However, the new lots
that are proposed for development are even smaller and will be developed using “cluster development” principles which, according to
County Code, is to “preserve open space, tree cover, and similar natural features.” Since the seven acres of mostly wooded property is intended to be clear-cut, it is not clear how they are meeting the County’s definition for “cluster development.” However, the greater
concern for all of us in Chartridge will be the significant amount of storm water runoff that is currently being absorbed within this
wooded property will now be diverted to the Chartridge common area.
Chartridge has provided the County with our concerns and comments on each of the developer submittals and met with the Planning &
Zoning Office on multiple occasions. We’ve also been joined in our opposition of this development by the Greater Severna Park Council, Magothy River Association, Growth Action Network, Broadneck Council of Communities and Chesapeake Legal Alliance. Our
concerns are primarily focused on Storm Water, the misuse of cluster development, offsets and lot sizes that are less than required by
the Code, and the fact that the current property owner has existing R5 Code violations (the large house is a multifamily home and there
are two residences on the 8 acre lot). So far, the County has not provided any feedback to address these concerns and to demonstrate
that the design does indeed meet the County Code requirements. Therefore, the Chartridge Board of Directors, along with adjacent
property owners in Chartridge and Severna Chase, joined together to appeal the sketch plan approval. In the next few months, our
appeal will be heard by the AACo Board of Appeals where we will present our arguments and the County will need to defend their
approval of the sketch plan and any associated modifications to the County Code.
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Changing of the guard
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As a new year begins in the HOA, a big THANK YOU to all those volunteers who are leaving their posts, and welcome to those who have joined.
Thank you:
John Mennell & Brigid Kinsey Stair—BoD Members
Steve McKenney—Swim Team Rep
Julie Bresson—Social Chair
Tara Soriano—Swim Team President
Vince Burke—Website Chair
Cheryl Carey—Swim Team Treasurer
Mike Antoniak—security systems guru
Welcome:
Jen Burleson—Swim Team President
Mike Cho—Swim Team Rep
Nichole Were—Swim Team Treasure Tom Nagle—Website Chair
Tim Bowerman & Jim Miller—Commons Area Co-Chairs in training
Melan Bowerman & Natalie Cronin—Social Co-Chairs
Deb Van den berg & Stacy Smith—BoD Members
Congratulations to our 2016 Board of Directors:
Ben Roberts – President
Suzi Patterson – At Large
Ricky Smith – Vice President Carrie Scott – At Large
George Evans – Treasurer
Deb Van den berg – At Large
Stacy Smith – Secretary
If you have interest in volunteering, we welcome your involvement! The
HOA is currently seeking a tech-savvy resident to take over responsibility
for a new web-based surveillance system, subject to approval by the BoD.
In addition, new opportunities for involvement are in the works among
the Social Committee, and are always sought by the Common Area &
Safety Patrol Committees. Please refer to page 8 for contact information.
A Chartridge Golf Outing
is in the works!
Date TBA (a weekend in Sept)
Watch for more information on
Facebook & by flyer this summer!
Questions?
Contact Tim Bowerman
[email protected]
The Common Area dumpster by the pool is for the
use of the Pool and Common Area only. It is utilized heavily during pool season, and in use year
round by pool management and the Common Area
Committee. The dumpster is not provided for
general community use. Anne Arundel County
provides an excellent curb-side pick up for most
materials once a week.
Chartridge girls and 5th graders Gianna Dicks (Rafiki),
Ryan Kohler (lioness) and Emily Ranaghan (Timon) in
the Oak Hill Theatre Company's production of Lion
King Jr. at Oak Hill Elementary School this past May.
TREE REMOVAL
Is the tree along your curb dead
or dying? Dead tree limbs are
not only an eyesore, but are a
hazard to pedestrians and cars
parked under them. Thanks to
the damage caused by the Emerald Ash Borer Beetle [Dec 2015 Chartridge Chatter for
history on the beetle], many ‘street trees’ within our
community were removed this past fall. Now that
Spring has sprung, if your tree doesn’t have leaves on
it, please contact the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works to arrange trimming or removal. More information can be found by calling
(410) 222-7500 or via the following website. http://
www.aacounty.org/departments/public-works/
highways/road-maintenance/Roadside_Maintenance/
tree-trimming
We want to make sure you’re
in the know! Are you receiving email reminders about
monthly HOA meetings and
other periodic announcements? If not, please email
[email protected]
to be added to the email distribution list, or
to update your existing email address. In
addition, there are two non-sanctioned,
unofficial Chartridge Facebook pages—one
for community informational items, and a
community yard sale page. Membership is
by invite to ensure it remains residents
only. For more information on being added
on Facebook, contact Social Committee.
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New for 2016
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The Pool Committee and some very handy volunteers have been hard
at work getting the pool ready for a summer of fun. Thank you to all
of those who assisted with pool cleanup on Saturday, May 14th, and
those who have volunteered time on an ongoing basis during the offseason to prepare for this summer. Here’s an overview of what to
look forward to this pool season!
 Six new square tables and chairs to replace the old plastic ones
 More lounge chairs and low chairs for the pool side
DON’T BUG ME!
Spraying for mosquitoes and
ticks will be provided by Mosquito-Man this summer courtesy of the Pool & Common
Area Committees. Treatment
will occur around the perimeters of the pool, playground area, volleyball court, and
soccer field, between May-October. More information
on this process can be found on the Mosquito-Man
website: www.mosquito-man.com. For further questions, please contact the Board of Directors at [email protected]
 New umbrellas
 Updated sound system
 New concrete on the deep end of the pool
 Pool admittance– We are not using the pool pass system this
year. You will just sign in with your name and address at entry. As advertised in the pool packet, to help alleviate the long
line on opening day, those who have paid their assessment in full
can come for early check-in and pickup a “fast pass” on Wed. May
25 between 6-7pm at the pool. With the fast pass you can bypass
the check-in tables on opening day and go straight to the guard on
duty. We are hoping this will make check-in fast and smooth.
Tidal Waves Swim Meet Schedule
Please note that on HOME meet dates, the pool
will be closed for community use until 1:00pm.
6/25:
7/2:
7/9:
7/16:
7/23:
7/27:
7/30:
Glen Burnie (HOME)
Old Mill (AWAY)
Lochern (HOME)
Country Club Estates of Glen Burnie (AWAY)
Hill Crest (HOME)
Straehle Invitational Meet
must meet qualifying times
Divisional Meet
coaches will determine entries
Tidal Waves, save the date for the End of Season
Party—July 24th.
Join teammates for Tidal Wave Friday Traditions: pancake breakfast before home meets; evening
kickball before away meets.
If swimmers can’t attend a meet please notify the Team
Representative as soon as possible.
Independence Day
Celebration
Sunday, July 3rd
(Rain date Monday, July 4th)
Pool opens 11am ~ Closes 11pm
Watch for more information on www.chartridge.com,
at the pool, and on the community signboards.
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ten Ways to Take Advantage of Chartridge this summer
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Get outside and play! Chartridge is lucky to have a playground and fields to call our own. Play a pickup game of
soccer or kickball, participate in volleyball on Wednesday nights (about 8pm), or take the kids for a postdinner swing at the park.
Observe the wild life down at the pond. Can you spot
the turtles? Did you see the blue heron? Cast a line and
catch a fish!
Grab some grub on Food Truck Fridays. Don’t stress
about dinner! Food for purchase available in the Common Area parking lot.
Participate in a Wacky Wednesday activity down at the
pool or Common Area. Activities vary per week; details
available at the pool; contact [email protected] with questions or if
you’re interested in helping coordinate an activity.
Enjoy Open Mic Nights at the pool. Play a tune or dance
the night away with neighbors.
Community NOTICE
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Register for Chartridge Kiddie Camp. Spend quality
time making memories with your little ones this summer
down at the Common Area! (see page 4)
Go Tidal Waves! Join the Chartridge swim team or stop
by the pool during a home meet to cheer the kids on!
(schedule on page 3)
Bring a friend to the pool. Our pool boasts exclusive
access to Chartridge residents to keep the crowd small
and enjoyable for all. That doesn’t mean you can’t invite
some friends for a dip though! Purchase guest passes for
$3 each or a book of 10 for $25.
Schedule a date night for the annual Adult Party, August
19th. More details to come on the community signboards and www.chartridge.com.
10. Go for a walk! Did you know you can log over 5 miles
within Chartridge? Take a stroll in and out of all our
courts from Yorkshire down to Charington, up Retford
and back, and watch those steps add up.
Members of the Architecture Committee will be conducting a neighborhood walk-through this Spring/Summer to ensure homes
and properties are up to code with the Chartridge Bylaws and Covenants. Any issues requiring homeowner maintenance or attention will be provided in a notice to the occupant. As a reminder, the HOA maintains the right to address any egregious issues
left unresolved and bill the homeowner for the cost incurred. Take action now to begin addressing any issues on your property.
Some common violations include not maintaining required clearance of tree limbs and bushes around the sidewalk, repair of dilapidated fences, and extended parking of trailers, boats or commercial vehicles within the community. Unofficial copies of the
Bylaws and Covenants documents are accessible on www.chartridge.com under “Forms & Downloads”.
Chartridge Kiddie Camp returns to the Common Area this summer! Looking
for a way to beat the summer heat? Wondering what to do with your little
ones before the pool opens? The community is once again planning a Chartridge Kiddie Camp that invites parents and their kids to participate together
in fun activities.
The camp is scheduled to take place in the Common Area, during the week
of July 11-15th (Mon-Fri) from 8:30-10:30 AM, weather permitting. No
worries if you can't make everyday! Just register the days you can come! The
activities are intended for kids ages 2-5 years old and their guardians. This is
not a drop off camp. Guardians are required to stay and engage with their
child, and may bring younger siblings if supervised.
If you are interested, please send an email to
[email protected] by June 10th to receive a registration
form. All participants must register in advance. This event is open to
Chartridge residents and their families. Sponsored by Chartridge HOA.
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From the Editor
Submissions for the next edition of Chartridge Chatter are due via
email by Friday, August 5th for newsletter distribution the week before Labor Day. Submissions should be emailed to
[email protected], with subject line “September
Chatter”. Inclusion of submissions are based on available space, and are
subject to editing and/or approval from the Editor & Board of Directors in order to maintain a family-friendly publication.
Sidewalk Patches
Depending on where you live or how frequently you walk the
neighborhood, you may have noticed that there have been patches of
asphalt popping up on the sidewalks around Chartridge. Earlier this
Spring, the BoD walked the community with our AA County Constituent Services Officer, Pat Daly, to assess the condition of our sidewalks and identify trip hazards (4” lift or more) or other areas requiring improvement/repair. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is
in the process of responding to the list of needs generated from this
assessment. A representative from DPW explained that as soon as
they're notified of a trip hazard they're obligated to repair it through
wedging/ramping with asphalt. The process further includes a visit
from the masonry department after the wedging and ramping is completed, to see how many of those hazards are severe enough to warrant
new concrete, and which ones were minor, with the asphalt being considered the final repair.
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Each edition we shine the spotlight on different HOA Committees to help residents better
understand what purpose the committees serve to our community and what opportunities
there are to get involved. This edition we highlight Swim Team & Common Area Committee. Next edition we’ll turn the spotlight on Safety Patrol and the Bylaws & Covenants Revision Committee. If you have any questions for these committees in particular, or a request
for which committees should be featured in the September edition, please email [email protected].
Swim Team
The Chartridge Tidal Waves, a community-supported swim
team, is open for all residents ages 5-18. This summer, a new,
junior swim team will be available for children who are able to
swim a length of the pool, but aren’t ready for swim team yet
(approximately ages 5-6). The Tidal Waves maintain membership in the Central Maryland Swim League (CMSL), which provides opportunity to compete against other teams both locally
within Severna Park, and across the region. Swim season runs
from June through July, practicing daily Mon-Fri at the Chartridge pool. Meets are held on Saturdays. Check out the meet
schedule, available on page 3, and come down to the pool during a home meet to cheer on our swimmers!
The Tidal Waves have some eager new faces leading their team
this season. We greatly appreciate the leadership and dedication
of our former coaches Matt and Stephanie. Please meet our new
Head Coach, Katie Parker, Assistant Coach, Lauren Duvall, and
our Jr. Swim Team Coach, Jean Nagle, introduced below.
Katie Parker, Head Coach—I am very excited for the opportunity to be your coach this coming season! As I am the new one
to the team, I wanted to let everyone know a little bit about
myself… I attend James Madison University in Harrisonburg,
VA where I am pursuing a degree in elementary education, as
well as swimming for their Division I varsity team. Prior to
JMU I swam year-round at SPY for 9 years, as well as the
Severna Park High School team, and Shipley’s Choice Swim
Team for 14 years. In my spare time I love to go to the beach,
hike, and spend time with my family and friends. I have heard
great things about the team and community and I can’t wait to
meet everyone and get the season rolling!
Common Area with Mike Husselbee
The Common Area Committee is charged with responsibility
for community property throughout Chartridge, the main being the Common Area or park at 455 Retford Drive. As described in the last Spotlight, responsibility for the pool itself falls
to the Pool Committee. The Common Area Committee has an
operating budget which covers grass cutting at the park and the
community entrances; maintenance of the gardens at the entrances and minor low-level trimming of street trees. General
maintenance at the park is handled by volunteer effort where
appropriate, including playground equipment, pond fountain,
benches, volleyball and basketball courts, baseball backstop,
disc golf basket and trash pickup. The committee solicits proposals for work which falls outside of volunteer capabilities.
The committee also coordinates the annual visit of Anne Arundel County clean-up program dumpsters, and provides support
to social committee and swim team activities. Volunteers are
active throughout the year overseeing and monitoring the park,
and reacting to maintenance and security issues as they arise.
The committee coordinates closely with the Security Patrol and
Pool Committees. Improvements at the park have traditionally
been driven by community input, and requests tempered by the
realities of budget and site conditions. Much of the work of the
committee and volunteers is to protect and enhance improvements made incrementally and refined over a long period of
time, for the continued enjoyment of all Chartridge residents.
To get involved you can become a member of the committee,
volunteer at clean-ups, join the security patrol, organize an
activity which uses the park, or just make time to walk the
property for fun. All of the great facilities that we have to share
Lauren Duvall, Assistant Coach—Lauren is a sophomore at James and which enhance our lives and property values stand on the
Madison University, and plays lacrosse for the school. She has worked as efforts of community members going back 30 years, and to
a lifeguard for many years at local area pools.
those people we send a big thanks!
Jean Nagle, Jr. Swim Team Coach—With a parent coach, the Jr.
Swim Team practices will focus on the fundamentals of swimming, building up strength, and fun! Some of our junior varsity
swimmers may even be moved up to the swim team by the end
of the season! Look for us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30
a.m. as we splash our way into creating solid swimmers!
Jean is a parent from within Chartridge, a lifelong swimmer on a
variety of competitive swim teams, and coach for many years. She looks
forward to getting back into the swim lane.
Mike Husselbee has served as the Common Area Committee Chair for the
past 15 years! He will be stepping down in Spring 2017 from his role,
and is working with the newly identified co-chairs, Tim Bowerman and
Jim Miller, over the coming year to transition the committee to their
leadership. If you have interest in volunteering with the committee,
please contact Mike at [email protected].
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LOCK
YOUR CAR
TAKE
YOUR KEYS
KEEP
VALUABLES OUT OF SIGHT
CLOSE
YOUR GARAGE
Safety Patrol — WE NEED YOUR HELP!
The safety patrol, which oversees the common area after dark and attempts to
discourage unlawful activity, or at the very least report it quickly, has approximately 30 current members. This is a minimal commitment of time with only
two evenings a month in which we ask you to drive to and around the Common
area in the evening hours. If you are interested in helping out please contact
Mike Husselbee at 410-384-9464 or [email protected].
T EEN E NTREPRENEURS
MOWING, LEAF & SNOW REVMOVAL
Bailey Kinsey’s Lawn Cutting
(443) 808-7801
Jon’s Lawn Care—Jon Souders
[email protected]
(410) 353-1873
Isabella Wood
[email protected]
(410) 544-2009
Kaitlyn Patterson
Outgoing Sr at SPHS, has car/can drive
(443) 510-2745
Amelia Acton
mother, Beth’s phone no.
(410) 299-0146
Ace Landscaping—Evan Caisse
[email protected]
BABYSITTING
Elise Wood
[email protected]
(443) 494-9364
(410) 544-2009
Caroline Patterson
(443) 591-1323
Rising Soph at SPHS, Red Cross Certified
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Some particular rules long held by the Committees, Board, and Community
are as follows, but this list is by no means complete or exclusive. Many of the
provisions protect the Community from legal action against us and some are a
matter of personal safety. As always let common sense be your guide.
 The Common Area is for the exclusive use
of Chartridge residents.
 Guests are the responsibility of the property owners and must be accompanied by
property owners.
If your teenager wishes to have their services
(babysitting, lawn care, etc.) listed in this section,
please e-mail [email protected]
with your consent along with their name, service,
and contact information.
description are allowed on the fields.
 Only legally registered and insured vehicles
are allowed on the paved areas.
 Alcohol is prohibited except at community
approved functions or gatherings.
 The park closes at dusk unless community  Prosecution of vandalism will be pursued
sponsored events are taking place.
 Dog walking is permitted but pet waste
must be collected and disposed of by the
owners.
 No motor vehicles or motorbikes of any
by the Board with the assistance video surveillance evidence and of members of the
community who may serve as witnesses.
 Bicycles should be parked in designated
areas.
 No swimming, wading or ice-skating at the
pond. Fishing is catch-and-release.
 Sports practices for non-community sponsored teams are prohibited.
 Young children should be supervised at all
times at the Common Area.
 Criminal laws & prohibitions apply to con-
duct taking place on Community Properties.
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Chartridge Volunteers
Chartridge is a large community with a lot going on. Thank you to all our volunteers!
Not all volunteers are listed here…please let the Chatter know of any names missing on this list.
Board of Directors
[email protected]
Ben Roberts – President
Ricky Smith – Vice President
George Evans – Treasurer
Stacy Smith – Secretary
Suzi Patterson – At Large
Carrie Scott – At Large
Deb Van den berg – At Large
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Architectural Control
[email protected]
Ryan Scott - Chair
Brigid Kinsey Stair
BoD Liaison - Suzi Patterson
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Bylaws & Covenants Revision
Committee
Ryan Thompson - Chair
Brigid Kinsey Stair - Co-Chair
John Fish
Margie Kerr
Al Fitzgerald
Kathy Register
Scott Carey
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Common Area & Safety Patrol
Committee
[email protected]
Mike Husselbee - Chair
Steve Hopkins - Pond/Fountain Maintenance
Tim Bowerman
Jim Miller
Safety Patrol Members
Beth Acton
Corey Bradley
Vince Burke
Nick Carassanesi
Michelle Collins
Victor Coward
Steve Crabb
Rich Dobyns
Jack & Ada Downing
Misty Frye-Sullivan
Brian Jablon
Marylyn Magner
Bob McKay
Steve McKenney
Jim McNally
John Mennell
Jim Novosel
George Rodenburg
Steve Schulkowski
Cynthia Shimp-Day
Loyd Spence
Chuck Weinstein
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Development Committee
Tom Scott - Chair
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Greater Severna Park Council Liaison
Ben Roberts
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Newsletter
[email protected]
Lauren Wilusz - Editor
—————Pool Committee
[email protected]
Carrie Scott - Chair
Tom Nagle - Pool Co-chair
Pat Magness- Treasurer
John Reed - Pool Operations
Brian Werre - Pool Maintenance
Tom Nagle - Pool Security & Entry System
Contact
Carrie Scott - Swim Team Liaison, Entry System Contact, Annual Pool Packet
Deborah van den Berg - Pool Reservations
Julia Lebowitz- Pool Guest Passes &
Pool Signage
Mike Husselbee - Recreation Area
John Mennell
Aleigh VanCaster
BoD Liaison - Carrie Scott
Reserve Committee
[email protected]
Mary Pat Bozel - Chair
BoD Liaison - Suzi Patterson
—————Social Committee
[email protected]
Melan Bowerman - Co-Chair
Natalie Cronin - Co-Chair
Tom and Jess Benton
Heide Burke
Michelle Corey
Sue Kohler
Tom Patterson
George and Jill Rodenburg
Alyse and Mark Sanders
Carrie Scott
BoD Liaison - Suzi Patterson
Special Event Coordinators
Beth Acton
Mary Pat Bozel
Nick Carassanesi
Ben Schwalb
Vince Burke
Amanda Gorski
Jean Nagle
Lauren Wilusz
—————Swim Team
[email protected]
Mike Cho- Swim Team Rep
Jen Burleson - President
Nichole Werre - Treasurer
BoD Liaison - Carrie Scott
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Web Site Committee
Tom Nagle - Chair
Heide Burke
Vince Burke
Monthly Chartridge Homeowners Association meetings are held on the third Monday of the
month at 7:30pm, at the Chartridge Pool from June - August and at Oak Hill Elementary from
September - May, unless otherwise posted. All residents are welcome and strongly encouraged
to attend. All committee chairs are asked to attend to provide committee reports.
Contact the Board of Directors at [email protected].