08/2008 - Kentlands

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08/2008 - Kentlands

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KENTLANDS
Entertainment Stage showed
Kentlands
preschoolers
some
summer fun!
Story on
page 14.
TOWN
KENTLANDS NEWS, COMMENT & OPINION
The Runners
Are Coming,
The Walkers
Are Coming!
Angel Jones
Appointed
Gaithersburg
City Manager
Parking Restrictions Noted
For 5K Run/Walk
BY BRIDGET RYDER
F
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Petition Protests Montgomery County
Acquisition of GE Property
BY ADRIENNE GILLEN
Photo Courtesy: Andrea Escher
A
petition drive opposing the County Executive’s plan to acquire the former National
Geographic campus, currently known as the GE tech Park, in Gaithersburg has gathered
close to 900 signatures from citizens throughout Montgomery County. The first batch of
petitions was delivered to County officials on August 4.
The petition drive is led by Concerned Taxpayers of Montgomery County
(CTMC), a civic organization. The group has discovered that the County’s plan
involves a secretive land swap deal where public land is traded for one of the most
expensive available parcels in the County.
Says CTMC member Adrienne Gillen, “In a year when the County is dealing with an
enormous
budget
deficit, it makes no
sense to buy this
particular tract. It
makes even less sense to
trade away the public
land near the Shady
Grove Metro to one
developer, excluding
other developers who
might want to pursue
rights to it. At a time
of burgeoning budget
deficits, the County
should not set its sights
Kentlands residents (L-r) Frank Anderson, Shelley
on acquiring some of
Sharma, Rachael Henderson-Hammoudeh, Neil Harris
the most expensive real
and Dick Arkin delivered just close to 900 petitions
against the County/GE plans to the Council on August 4.
PETITION
Continues on page 10
immediately following the Race in the newlyrenovated Market Square Plaza. This
community event will be bringing
participants and their friends and family to
the Kentlands/Lakelands business area, so
this is a great opportunity to show our
community spirit by running, walking,
volunteering or cheering!
However, in order to ensure the safety
of all race participants, race streets will be
closed to parking before and during the
race, and car traffic will be restricted until
mid-morning on August 30. Cars left on
the course after 6:00 a.m. on Race Day will
be towed at the owner’s expense. Please see
the “5K No Parking Map” on page 12 and
plan accordingly.
5K Continues on page 12
PRSRT-STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Gaithersburg
MD
Permit #5139
JONES Continues on page 3
n Saturday, August 30 beginning
at 8:00 a.m., over 1,500 race
participants are expected to join
in this year’s 5K Run, Walk & Kid’s Fun
Runs through the Kentlands and
Lakelands communities. Runners, walkers
and kids from all over the Greater D.C.
Metropolitan area, the mid-Atlantic region
and beyond will come to experience our
unique new urbanist community during
the Race. Ike Leggett and other County
Council representatives will be present,
along with the city of Gaithersburg’s
Mayor and City Council members, as the
Race will also serve as the Opening Event
for the Maryland Senior Olympics!
The Races start and end on Main Street &
Market Street East/West, starting between
Market Street Plaza and the Courts of Devon,
and end down Main Street at Market Street
East. The well-renowned 5K Merchant Expo
Festival and Awards Ceremony will take place
The 5K Race will run through the
streets of Kentlands on August 30.
Return Address:
Kentlands Clubhouse
485 Tschiffely Square Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
ollowing a six month search
process the Mayor and City
Council announce the appointment
of Angel Jones as Gaithersburg’s new
City Manager. She will begin on
September 29, 2008.
“Angel was our top candidate for the
position and we are delighted that she
has agreed to come to Gaithersburg,”
said Mayor Sidney Katz. “She has an
extensive background in community
development and collaboration, and we
look forward to Angel working closely
with residents, staff and elected officials
to help our community navigate a future
that is filled with both challenge and
opportunity.”
“The time has come to where a
culmination of all of my experiences
will afford me the opportunity to
provide leadership to a great city!” said
Jones. “I am committed to ensuring
transparency, responsiveness and
accountability. I consider myself
fortunate to have an engaged citizenry,
a dedicated group of elected officials
and a professional and responsive
organizational team as my first city
manager assignment. I'm also excited
to be returning to the east coast to join
family and reconnect with friends.”
With a municipal background
spanning more than two decades,
Jones brings a range of experience to
her new position. Most recently she
served as Assistant City Manager in
Eugene, Oregon, a community with
just over 150,000 residents, 1,547
municipal employees and a budget of
$475.7 million. Other experiences
include Executive Director of Eugene’s
Department of Library, Recreation and
Cultural Services, Deputy Director of
the City of Richmond’s Department of
August 2008
Photo Courtesy: Bob London
Volume 14, No. 8
CRIER
August 2008
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Kentlands Town Crier
K E N T L A N D S Clubhouse News
TOWN
CRIER
Editor & Advertising Manager
Andrea Escher
(301) 519-1678
[email protected]
Kentlands Citizens Assembly
President
Neil Harris
[email protected]
Kentlands Citizens Assembly
Board of Trustees
[email protected]
Chair
Robyn Renas
[email protected]
Vice Chairman
Joyce Whitman
[email protected]
Treasurer
Peter Shiner
[email protected]
Secretary
Rachael Henderson-Hammoudeh
[email protected]
By Anita Parks,Activities Director
Spanish Club forming for Kentlands
Residents
If you are interested in studying the
Spanish Language or engaging in a
discussion group – this could be the club for
you! The Kentlands Spanish Club is
currently forming in response to the
residents who participated in Spanish classes
in the spring and would like to continue
their education. This club will also be open
to any other residents interested in Spanish
who have not previously participated in
Spanish classes. Meeting dates and times
have not been set and this group is in its early
forming stages. If you are interested, please
send an email to Anita Parks at [email protected] to sign up for more
information as it becomes available.
Summer Concert Series –
Mark Your Calendars!
SPECIAL DAY AND TIME! This is
one show you do not want to miss! The
Kentlands Clubhouse Lawn is the place to
be on Sunday, August 24 at 5:00 p.m. for
Trustee
Frank Anderson
[email protected]
then stay for raft night on Tuesday, August
19 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please call
the Clubhouse at 301-948-2071 to register.
AND
Events
The Reagan Years! They are the East Coast’s
premier 80’s tribute band! Playing Pop,
Rock, New Wave, and hair Metal hits from
the 1980’s their stage show creates a party
atmosphere filled with fun memories.
The Band Whatever will be playing the
Summer Concert Series finale on August
30 at 5:30 p.m. This band is always a
crowd pleaser! Come out for rock and roll
the way it was meant to be played as we
close out the summer!
Children’s Entertainment Stage
The pool deck pavilion (weather
permitting) will transform into a stage for preschool and early elementary school
Kentlanders on Tuesday, August 19 at 10:00
a.m. for a Rockin’ Dance Day! Bring your
little ones and prepare to be entertained.
Please note that the Children’s Activity Hour
will be taking a break during the summer and
start again in September.
Ice Cream Party
Come enjoy a special summer treat and
Tuesday Night Raft Night
Residents of all ages are encouraged to
bring rafts, boogie boards and noodles to
the pool for “float” parties from 6:00 p.m.
to 7:45 p.m. every Tuesday for the rest of
the pool season. Please note the time
change of Raft Night necessary to
accommodate the earlier sunset times as
the summer continues.
Snack Bar
Don’t forget! The Kentlands Clubhouse Snack Bar is open every day from
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through August
24 and on Tuesday nights for Raft
Night. The Snack Bar will remain open
on weekends until the end of the pool
season but will be closed on weekdays
when Montgomery County Schools are
in session. Be sure to stop by and see all
the new items available this summer!
Thank you to all who continue to support
the various programs and events here in the
Kentlands. If there is an activity that you
would like to see KCA sponsor, please call
the Clubhouse or send an email to
[email protected]. 2008 Kentlands Events and Activities Calendar
Tue
August
19
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
Children’s Entertainment Stage
Writers & Contributors
Gina Dropik
Tue
August
19
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
Ice Cream Party
Fri
August
29
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
Pre-School Activity Hour
Staff Photographers
Bob London
Sat
August
30
5:30 PM
8:30 PM
Whatever, The Band in Concert
EDITORIAL POLICY:
The Kentlands Town Crier is the primary
regularly-published means of communicating
information of interest to Kentlands citizens.
It is published by the Board of Trustees, which
is responsible for the form, content, and
policies of the newspaper. The newspaper
addresses items of legitimate interest to the
Kentlands Citizens Assembly. It does not
espouse any political belief or endorse any
product or service.
Articles submitted for publication must be
signed and may not be libelous. Letters may be
published as space permits. Articles and letters
may be edited for length and content.
The deadline for submitting articles will be
the last day of the month. Articles may be
dropped off at the Clubhouse, faxed to the
Clubhouse at (301) 948-9730, or mailed to:
Kentlands Town Crier, c/o The Kentlands
Clubhouse, 485 Tschiffely Square Road,
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
REGARDING ADVERTISEMENTS
IN THE NEWSPAPER:
The Kentlands Board of Trustees of the
Kentlands Citizens Assembly does not
endorse the products or services advertised
herein, ensure the correctness of
advertisements contained herein, nor is it
responsible for any claims made by the
advertisers herein.
The Kentlands Town Crier reserves the
right to edit, reject, or cancel any
advertisement at any time.
The Kentlands Classifieds will not post any
professional or commercial advertising.
Graphic Design
Cristina Strigel
(703) 777-7676
© Copyright 2008, Kentlands Citizens Assembly,
all rights reserved.
Mon
September
1
12:00 PM
3:00 PM
Labor Day Summer Send Off
Sat
September
6
9:00 PM
11:00 PM
Movie Night on the Lawn
Sun
September
14
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
*Dog Swim (End of Pool Season)
Sat
September
20
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
Crab Feast
Fri
September
26
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
Sat
October
4
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Newcomers’ Coffee
Sun
October
12
12:00 PM
4:00 PM
Oktoberfest
Sat
October
25
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
Halloween Magic Show & Parade
Fri
October
31
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
Fri
November
14
5:00 PM
8:00 PM
Happy Hour
Sat
December
6
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Newcomers’ Coffee
Sat
December
6
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Holiday Party featuring Santa
Sat
December
13
6:00 PM
9:00 PM
Holiday Happy Hour (Adults only)
JONES Continued from page 1
Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, and Financial
Manager/Analyst with Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Virginia
Union University.
In making their decision the Mayor and Council commented
that Jones has risen through the ranks of municipal government
and has a strong understanding of the importance of City staff
and services. “She is very committed to building a sense of
community, fostering open and ethical government, and
receiving regular feedback from our citizens,” said Council
Member Ryan Spiegel.
“Ms. Jones has the leadership qualities and commitment to
public service that exemplifies all that we have come to expect
from our employees. Her skills and style of leadership will keep
us moving forward in the next era for Gaithersburg to make it
an even greater place to live, work, learn and play,” added
Council Member Mike Sesma. Council Member Jud Ashman
also noted that “with her experience in management and
budgeting, her passion for municipal government and
community outreach, a truly inspirational story and a long string
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of successes to her name, Angel Jones is going to be a great
leader for our great City.”
Gaithersburg’s City Manager is appointed by the City Council
and serves as the chief administrative officer for the City. Jones will
manage Gaithersburg’s administrative operations in accordance with
policies and procedures set forth by the City Council, with a
professional staff of 258 full time employees and a City budget of
$52.3 million. Her starting salary will be $165,000, making her the
highest paid employee in the City.
Acting City Manager James Arnoult has been serving in the
position since the October, 2007 retirement of David Humpton.
“Jim has done an amazing job during this period of transition,” said
Mayor Katz. “He guided us through a very challenging budget process
and worked diligently to keep the City’s operations running
smoothly. The Council and I are indebted to him for keeping the
staff motivated and for keeping the City moving forward.” Arnoult
will return to his position as Director of Public Works after
September 28.
For more information please contact the Gaithersburg City
Manager’s office at 301-258-6310 or visit the City’s website at
www.gaithersburgmd.gov. August 2008
Kentlands Calendar of Events for August and September
August 12
August 13
August 14
August 19
Copperfield Crossing I Meeting,
7:00 p.m. at the Kentlands Carriage
House.
Kentlands Historical Trust Meeting,
6:30 p.m. at the Kentlands
Clubhouse.
Environmental Management
Committee, 7:00 p.m. at the
Kentlands Clubhouse.
Children’s Entertainment Stage,
10:00 a.m. Rockin Dance Day
Copperfield Crossing II Meeting,
7:30 p.m. at the Kentlands Carriage
House
August 21
August 24
August 25
August 27
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August 2008
August 29
August 30
Board of Code Compliance, 7:00
p.m. at the Kentlands Clubhouse.
Ice Cream Party, 6:00 p.m. at the
Kentlands Clubhouse/Pool
August 20
August 28
Deadline to submit Visual Change
Applications to the Kentlands
Clubhouse.
Kentlands View Condominium
Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Kentlands
Clubhouse.
Go Green Group, 7:00 p.m. at the
Kentlands Clubhouse
Sept. 1
Sept. 2
Sept. 3
Sept. 6
Sept. 10
Summer Concert Series Presents
“Reagan Years,” 5:00 p.m. p.m. at the
Kentlands Clubhouse lawn.
Kentlands Bozzuto II, 7:00 p.m. at
the Kentlands Carriage House.
Kentlands Board of Trustees
Clubhouse.
Sept. 11
Kentlands Ridge Condominium
Clubhouse.
Deadline for submissions for the
September edition of the Kentlands
Town Crier. Contact Andrea Escher
at 301-519-1678 or via email at
[email protected].
Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Race, 8:00
a.m. Kentlands Market Square
Summer Concert Series Presents
“The Band Whatever,” 5:30 p.m. at
the Kentlands Clubhouse lawn.
Labor Day Summer Send-Off, 12:00
p.m. at the Kentlands Pool.
Kentlands Community Foundation
Carriage House.
Kentlands Historical Trust Meeting,
Clubhouse.
Kentlands Movie Night on the
Lawn, 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on
the Clubhouse Lawn
Open House with Community
Architect, 5:00 p.m. at their office
located at 320 Firehouse Lane.
Committee, 7:00 p.m. at the
Kentlands Clubhouse
KCA Election Nomination
information and forms mailed
Board of Code Compliance,
Clubhouse
To see a full list of events and to interactively download items to your
calendar, go to www.kentlandsusa.com
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Kentlands Citizens Assembly Inc.
Administrative Resolution No. 18
Strategic Plan
DATE: July 23, 2008
Printed below is Administrative
Resolution Number 18, Strategic Plan, as
proposed by the Board of Trustees at its
July 23, 2008 meeting.
In accordance with Kentlands By-laws,
the above Administrative Resolution is
being distributed to all Citizens for review
and comments. The formal enactment of
this Resolution will be voted on at the
September Board of Trustees meeting on
Wednesday, September 24, 2008.
Any written comments must be received
at the Kentlands Clubhouse, 485 Tschiffely
Square Road Gaithersburg, Maryland or
emailed to [email protected],
by 5:00 p.m., September 23, 2008, 2007.
Citizens are also invited to provide
comments within limited time allowed
during the Citizens Forum portion of the
Board meeting. For further information,
contact Mac Staples, General Manager, at
301-948-2071.
WHEREAS, The Kentlands Board of
Trustees of the Kentlands Citizens
Assembly intends to establish a document
for future community leaders to use as
guidance in the governance process.
NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE
IT
RESOLVED THAT:
The Board of
Trustees hereby adopts this new
Administrative Resolution No. 18,
Strategic Plan.
Kentlands Citizens
Assembly
2008 Strategic Plan
DRIVEN BY A MISSION...
Kentlands will set the benchmark for
planning, development, and management
of a new urbanism community.
Charter that, in its conception, was
directed towards the goals of
protecting the value of each
Titleholder’s financial investment in
Real Property in the Kentlands.
• Provide for the human habitation of
the lands comprising Kentlands in ways
that minimize adverse environmental
impacts and that otherwise serve to
protect
and
enhance
the
wholesomeness of the human and
natural ecosystems that operate within
Kentlands, and in particular, to
creatively promote and effect measures
that lead to a lesser reliance upon
private automobiles than has been
customary in modern communities.
• Provide for each Citizen and all
residents unique opportunities to enjoy
a social environment that enriches
personal and family life through
Community congeniality and the
operation of an overall spirit about
Kentlands that is an especially
emotionally and spiritually rewarding
place to live. In particular Kentlands
has been conceived to uniquely provide
opportunities for individual, personal
growth to better enable each person to
fully fulfill his and her human
potential.
• Foster a strong sense of interconnectedness between Citizens in
support of the idea that for a community
to be able to give its utmost to its
individual constituents, each member of
the community must give their practical
and utmost to their community.
• To promote the idea that a community’s
greatest assets are derived from the
essential individuality of each of its
citizens, and that so long as a person’s
expression of his individuality does not
encroach upon the comfort and rights of
others and does not compromise the
integrity of his community, he or she is
fully entitled to express his or her
individuality in any fashion.
INSPIRED BY A VISION…
Beneficially protect and enhance the
general health, safety and welfare of the
Citizens of Kentlands, and to promote
opportunities for enrichment of the
quality of life of each citizen of the
Kentlands, and further, to make
substantive contributions to the City in
which we live and own Real Property.
GUIDED BY OUR VALUES...
Integrity
Quality
Excellence
Responsiveness
Innovation
KENTLANDS CITIZENS’
ASSEMBLY OBJECTIVES
COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVES
• Satisfy the intents of the Community
2008 KENTLANDS CITIZENS
ASSEMBLY GOALS
• Accomplishes project management
with an appropriate blend of
management competence, professional
engineering expertise, as needed, and
volunteer oversight that provides advice
to the Board regarding resource
commitment decisions.
• Transforms the current arrangements for
financial management and decisionmaking into one that appropriately
delegates specific decision-making
functions to the Treasurer for timeliness,
provides the Board with good visibility of
the state of the KCA finances, assures
appropriate responsibility on the part of
the community manager with regard to
financial operations and record keeping,
and includes a strong fiscally responsible
policy statement.
• Supports the Kentlands Community
Foundation (KCF) whose goal is to
facilitate resident involvement in the
community through its dedication to
promoting the cultural arts, serving as a
national resource on the ideals of a new
urbanism, and providing opportunities
for volunteerism and community
outreach.
TIMELINE
The new Board of Trustees will convent
in the January/February timeframe to
determine the critical issues for that year.
REFERENCE DOCUMENT
The 2007 Reserve Study, conducted by
Mason and Mason, is a reference
document to the plan.
KENTLANDS CITIZENS
ASSEMBLY CRITICAL ISSUES
FOR 2008
• The
National
Geographic/GE
Technology Park Property Purchase –
Evaluate Montgomery County’s position
• Code Compliance – Review design
standards
and
evaluate
the
Architectural Code
• Project Management – Improve
infrastructure,
operations,
and
committees
A COMMUNITY THAT
• Sustains quality of life improvements
that include its amenities, facilities, and
programs over the long term.
• Balances its business and social
objectives, while protecting the
environment and promoting an
atmosphere that is culturally rewarding
and diversified.
• Accomplishes its goals with excellence
such that it is looked upon by those
inside and outside of the community as
a highly desirable place to live.
• Protects property values by assuring that
the landscape and infrastructure are
maintained, and that the amenities
provided by the recreation center are
sustained.
• Finance – Conduct proactive financial
management and budgeting
• Kentlands Community Foundation
Partnership
Kentlands Citizens
Assembly
Strategic Planning
SWOT Analysis
February 23, 2008
BRAIN STORMING RESULTS
Strengths
• Founding Documents
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Reserve Study/Finance
Community talent potential
Political strength in Gaithersburg
Reputation/Brand
Small town feeling
Proposed Business District
City Council Members
Caring/committed citizens
Community service hours by students
Publications
Satisfied residents
High standards for community
appearance
• Bus service 56/76
Weaknesses
• Lack of political strength in
Montgomery County
• PEPCO Lights – poor condition
• Coordination of communication for
infrastructure repair
• Effectiveness of Committees
• Staff follow-up on work orders
(vendors)
• Project Management of maintenance
• Contract Management
• Community does not know what we
own and don’t own
Opportunities
• Community – Find volunteers
• KCF Partnership
• GE Tract/Avalon Bay – What do we
want?
• Coordinate with Montgomery Village
• Government officials present and past
• Committees (Standing KHT, BOCC)
• CCT
• Shuttle bus (Bluff and Clubhouse)
• Lot – corner of Otis and Tschiffely
• List community opportunities for
residents
• Direction on property vs. cost
• More trust in City of Gaithersburg
• City of Gaithersburg looking for Skate
Park
• Position on Skate Park/Skate Spot with
City of Gaithersburg
Threats
• Physical safety (e.g., light fixtures)
• Proposed Business District (how it
develops)
• GE Tract
• Avalon Bay
• Government Officials present and past
• Kentlands Blvd (cross)
• Declining housing market
• Lot – corner of Otis and Tschiffely
• Storm doors (tie to standards and bi-laws)
• Special assessment
• Maintenance Costs of non-functional
properties
• Kids on skateboards
From the brain-storming session, the top
five items from each category where selected:
OUTCOMES
Strengths
• Community Talent – Potential
• Political Strength with City
• Design Standards and Appearance
• Reserve Study/Finances
• Kentlands Reputation/Brand – Ideals
of New Urbanism
Weaknesses
• Project Management of Maintenance
– Contract Management
– Vendor Management
– Staff Follow-up
• Not Partnered with Surrounding
Communities
• Lack of Strength with Montgomery
RESOLUTION Continues on page 19
August 2008
From the Board
By Robyn Renas, Chairperson of the KCA
Board of Trustees
Lap Pool Open
for Early Morning
Swimming in
August
Are you an early
morning lap swimming fan? Starting
August 4, every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
the lap pool will be open for community
use. If early morning exercise fits your
schedule, come out and use the lap lanes.
Management negotiated with RSV Pools,
our pool management company, to have
these hours billed for a weekly rate of
$400.00. The Board is always open to
hearing your ideas and looking for ways to
improve how we experience our
community. We hope this pilot program is
well attended. If no interest is exhibited by
lap swimmers during the first couple of
weeks for the early morning hours, the
Board will review our decision for the
balance of the 2008 season. With
adequate community support we hope to
re-introduce the early morning swim hours
during the 2009 pool season.
REMINDER – the pool season has been
extended for two weeks this year. After
Labor Day the hours will be weekdays
between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and
weekends between 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The final day of swimming will be Sunday
September 14. The pool will close for
community swimming at 4:00 p.m. and we
will close out the season with the Second
Annual Kentlands Dog Swim between
4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Check the
Kentlands Express and calendar for the
exact hours and details of these events.
TIC Fund
The Kentlands Titleholders Initial
Contribution Fund will be discussed
during the August Board of Trustees
Meeting. Please mark your calendar and
plan to attend. Twenty years ago, when
the idea of a special community where you
could live, walk, work, enjoy nature and
thrive was taking shape, the developers
recognized that funding an account
separate from operational expenses was
necessary to realize their
lofty
goals
for
our
Kentlands. The original
builders of each plot of land
were required to fund this
account and upon every
subsequent sale of a
property four months of
association
dues
are
collected and deposited into
the TIC Fund. Over the
years this fund has grown
and has been used to fund
projects
that
directly
Mayor Sidney Katz at the
promote
the
social
or
July Kentlands Board of
cultural betterment of the
Trustees Meeting.
community (as per the legal
Photo Courtesy: ARobert Turner
Mayor Sidney Katz
“Thank you” to
everyone who attended
the July Board of
Trustees meeting at
which
we
were
honored to have the
City of Gaithersburg
Mayor as our guest.
Mayor Sidney Katz
provided an overview
of City issues and
candidly engaged in a
question and answer
session
with
the
audience, Board and
President. Issues that are of interest to the
Kentlands such as the Aquatics Center
and potential Montgomery County
acquisition of the former National
Geographic campus are on the Mayor’s
radar. The City has placed the Aquatics
Center on hold until additional sources of
operational funding are secured. Its
location and City support for the project
has not altered. The Mayor reported that
there
has
been
no
City
of
Gaithersburg/Montgomery
County
discourse on the subject of the former
National Geographic campus since the
public meeting held earlier in the summer
at City Hall. While there is no doubt that
Montgomery County is actively pursuing
the acquisition of this parcel, it is unclear
what County uses will be transferred there.
The Mayor recognizes that City revenue
will be adversely affected by the loss of this
land to Montgomery County. He also
emphasized that the County does not have
to compensate the City in any manner for
the loss of revenue, but that the City will
enter negotiations with the County with
the goal of offsetting the financial loss.
President’s
Report By Neil Harris, KCA President
Creative Arts Near Rachael Carson?
As Robyn mentioned in her From the
Board column, we are looking at parking near
the Kentlands Children’s Center. Why has
this come up? I’m glad you asked.
You probably noticed the new
Live/Works unit that is nearly complete
on Tschiffely near the Children’s Center
and Rachael Carson Elementary School.
There is a new business that is interested
in moving into the property, a school for
performing arts. This could be an
interesting after-school activity for kids
from Rachael Carson and from the
surrounding community.
The proprietors of the new business
contacted the City of Gaithersburg’s
August 2008
planning group to make
sure the City was
comfortable with this type
of business. At this time it
looks like the City will support the
proposal.
One area that the City
examined closely was parking. The City
believes that the new school will be used
primarily during off-peak hours at the
surrounding institutions.
Next they came to the KCA. They
wanted to make sure we are comfortable
with parking and with the business. I have
spoken with one of the proprietors, Paul
Poto, and he seems thoughtful and
reasonable. The Board has invited Paul to
the next KCA Board meeting on August 27
limitations placed on the fund). The TIC
Fund is the source of the community’s
annual support of the Kentlands
Community Foundation and its programs.
It has funded the construction of the Pool
Deck Shade Pavilion and this past year the
Board approved using approximately
$20,000 from the fund for social
programming in the community. Recent
Board debate has centered on whether
principal or interest only from this fund
should be used. I expect a lively discourse
on this topic and I encourage your
contribution.
Last Call
In July, the Board reviewed and accepted
the list of alleys or pipestems owned by the
KCA that are in need of drainage repairs in
association with the approaching alley
asphalt project. Management can’t be in
every alley during every possible rain event
and has been soliciting community
assistance to bring all water issues to their
attention. The list of locations and planned
repairs will be included in the Request for
Proposals for Alley Asphalt Repairs
scheduled for this fall. This is the last call for
input on the subject. Please be aware that
even if your alley was repaired last year, if it
is experiencing drainage issues, it is eligible
for repair this year.
Parking Spaces
Neil Harris brought some parking
issues to the Board’s attention recently.
The parking spaces and the quarter circle
drive in front of the Kentlands Children’s
Center and the adjacent building under
construction are owned by the KCA and
are not conveyed to either of these two
businesses. The number of parking spaces
located in this portion of the Kentlands
community is a consistent concern of
residents. In a mixed use community such
as ours, we have learned to share our
parking spots with patrons of the
Mansion, Arts Barn, Elementary School
and Church. As soon as this newest
building in Kentlands is operational,
additional parking requirements will
naturally follow. Neil informed the Board
that we could have the parking spaces in
the quarter circle re-striped, modifying
their width in order to gain additional
spaces. The question to residents is “Do
you want to reduce the width of the
parking spaces in the quarter circle in front
of the Kentlands Children’s Center in
order to gain some additional parking
spaces?” We need to hear from you before
we take any action. at 7:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse. Paul will
present his vision for the site and take
input from neighbors and the rest of the
community. After that we will give
feedback to the City.
If this project goes forward it is likely to
open for business in January. If you can
make it to the meeting, please let yourself
be heard. If you cannot attend, feel free to
e-mail me ([email protected]) and let me know
your thoughts.
Election Time Approaches
It’s hard to believe but I’ve been in this
office nearly two years. Most of my friends
warned me that it was a thankless job, but
I have to say it has been quite the opposite.
Maybe we’re an exceptional community
(well, we know we are) but people talk
about KCA business with me frequently
and the feedback is almost always positive.
This has been a great position for me. My
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Manager’s
Corner
By Mac Staples,
General Manager
Y
our President, Management and
the Budget and Finance Advisory
Committee (BFAC) have been
working diligently in preparing a
proposed 2009 operating budget.
The BFAC met to review the first
draft of the budget on July 28 and are
continuing to modify it.
Your
President and Board wish for this to
be an inclusive and thorough process
in developing the community's 2009
budget. Additional input can be
provided at the October 21 Annual
Meeting where the Board will hear
and input comments finalizing the
budget and then approve the final
budget at the October 22 regular
Board meeting.
Starting August 4, every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday between 6:00
a.m. to 9:00 a.m. the lap pool will be
open for swimmers.
The Board of Trustees approved
the extension of the pool season for
an additional two weeks through
Sunday, September 14. The pool will
be open Monday through Friday from
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the regular
full weekend coverage hours (9:30
a.m. to 9:00 p.m.).
Hopefully you have noticed the
completed construction activity
around the f lagpole by the
Clubhouse. The Board approved the
installation of a paver walkway
around the pole. The new paver
walk is a huge improvement to the
rock path that was there originally.
The walk is a symmetrical elliptical
shape, centered around the pole,
with both major path arteries
forming a straight line from the
Clubhouse parking lot to the curved
section of Tschiffely Square Road.
Both picnic table areas are nicely
squared with the same material.
You may have noticed small
colored flags around the new paver
walkway and in the vicinity of the
Clubhouse. We are currently working
on bringing the irrigation system
online and are extremely excited
about what this improvement can do
for the vegetation around the
Clubhouse.
You may have noticed construction
activity in the Clubhouse. The Board
approved a copier closet construction
project. The purpose of the closet is
to provide a home for the copy
machine and provide a greater useful
space in the Conference Room. This
work is still underway and almost
completed, pending the receipt of a
door for the closet.
If any facility access issues arise
here that Clubhouse during our
projects, we’ve adopted a threepronged communication process so
you know whether or not you will be
able to get access to the facilities. We
will post a notice on the front door;
we will change our phone recording
MANAGER’S CORNER
Kentlands Historical Trust
The Kentlands Historical Trust met on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at the Kentlands
Clubhouse and the following fifteen (15) applications were reviewed:
Marsha Kottler, #08-158
349 Alfandre Mews
Storm Door: Deferred. Install white
Andersen “2000 Self Storing with
Slideaway® Insect Screen” door to match
existing white trim. Reason(s): Current
proposed door does not meet the Kentlands
Design Standards. The language in the
Kentlands Design Standards concerning
storm doors is presently under review by the
Kentlands Citizens Assembly Board of
Trustees, but has not been finalized.
Jens & Rebecca Bolch, #08-159
301 Booth Street
Storm Door: Approved as a variance to
maintain existing storm door based on
the seven years that the door has been in
place. When glass must be replaced, it
will be required to replace with a full view
glass without decorative trim.
Brian & Carrie Dietz, #08-160
329 Booth Street
Enclose Landing: Approved to enclose
existing covered landing and step area on
rear of house. Move back to position to
face the patio.
Casey & Christina Clark, #08-161
717 Chestertown Street
Patio: Approved to install flagstone patio,
including retaining wall.
Landscaping: Approved rear landscaping.
Paint: Approved to paint garage and back
of house using Pratt & Lambert “Dawn
Mist”. Trim will remain white.
Ninan & Sunitha Mathew, #08-162
739 Chestertown Street
Fence: Approved to install white picket
fence along side of house to match
existing picket style and color.
Michael & Melissa Becher, #08-163
427 Little Quarry Road
Windows: Approved to replace existing
rear windows on first floor using
Andersen Renewal without muntins. As
a variance, muntins will be removed from
all rear windows. Muntins will remain on
side and front windows.
Mariusz & Kerri Sumlinski, #08-164
434 Little Quarry Road.
Windows: Approved to replace all
windows using Andersen Renewal
without muntins.
Michael & Heather Miller, #08-165
106 Thrift Street
Windows: Denied to replace windows
using Clear Choice Signature Series.
Reason(s): Windows do not meet the
Kentlands Design Standards.
Gate: Approved to install gate between
106 Thrift St. and 108 Thrift St. with the
condition that the height is no higher
than porch, about three feet high (not five
feet). In addition, materials must meet
the Design Standards. Gate to be painted
white (not off white).
Edward Clark & Vinesha
Aubeeluck-Clark, #08-166
126 Thurgood Street
Landscaping: Approved rear landscaping.
Clark & Lisa Wagner, #08-167
205 Firehouse Lane
Deck: Approved to install deck using
Trex Artisan Series railings and Trex
flooring. Railing of deck can be as
proposed or changed to steps. Railing for
basement exit to be installed. Height of
deck to be somewhat lower, 6” to 7”
below first floor level.
Patio: Approved to install flagstone patio.
Landscaping with Pond: Approved rear
yard landscaping with pond. Pond can be
as proposed or placed next to garage.
Siding: Approved to replace existing
siding using HardiePlank. Color: White.
Trim: Approved to replace rotting trim
using Azek with the condition that trim
shall be the same proportion and profile as
the remaining trim and be painted white.
Shutter Color Change: Approved color
change to red.
Brad Stewart, #08-168
625 Kent Oaks Way
Color Change: Approved to change
existing white siding to Benjamin Moore
yellow “Sundance
2022-50”, shutters will remain black using
Sherwin Williams “Inkwell SW 6992”
and trim will remain white using Sherwin
Williams “Extra White SW 7006”.
Michael & Rachael Hyman, 08-169
517 Kent Oaks Way
Windows: Approved to replace rear
windows (except triple window and door),
two basement windows and one side
window using Andersen Renewal.
However, use of muntins on an elevation
of the building must be consistent. All
windows on front of house to retain
muntins. Muntins are not required on
sides or rear as a variance to the
Kentlands Design Standards due to the
unique location of the house on a
walkway and not a street.
Richard & Hope Walker, #08-170
120 Briscoe Street
Balcony Railing: Denied balcony railing
modification on carriage house.
Reason(s): Change
is noticeable and modifies the original
design of this porch, which is located in a
major location. See section 20 on page 6
of the Kentlands Design Standards.
Marina Amoroso, #08-171
336 Alfandre Street
Garage Door: Approved to replace
existing wood garage door using Premium
Series “Short Elegant Panel, Model 4050”
with raised panels in almond color (not
approved if using “Flush Panel”, Model
4051).
Paul & Diane Goleb, #08-143-A,
Revisit
203 Tschiffely Square Road
Window: Approved to install egress
window for basement using ScapeWEL®
Window Well System. The well shall be
landscaped to shield from view.
The September Historic Trust
meeting will be held
September 3, 2008 at the
Kentlands Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m.
Don’t forget to submit your Visual Change
Application to the CMC Management
Office prior to beginning any exterior
modification to your home. Applications
must be submitted before the 19th of the
month and are available at the Kentlands
Clubhouse and on the website;
www.kentlandsusa.com.
Please be reminded when submitting a
Visual Change Application
that the following must be included:
• Plat map (also known as house
location survey).
• Photograph of existing as well as one
marked with the proposed change.
• Signatures of lot owners that would
have a view of the proposed change.
• If applicable, architectural plans, paint
color sample, sample materials,
landscape design, brochures and/or
specifications.
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the Federal Energy Home Tax Credit.
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August 2008
KENTLANDS
C O M M U N I T Y
u p d a t e
F O U N D A T I O N
Grand Gala to Start Film Society Season
BY BETTY HAFNER
W
ho knew the Kentlands was an East Coast hot spot! The evening of Sunday,
September 21, 2008 is the start of our social season, so mark your calendars for
the Kentlands Film Society’s third season opening in the Gaithersburg Arts Barn! At 6
o’clock sharp, complimentary champagne and punch will flow, and hors d’oeuvres,
provided by O’Donnell’s, will be served. Guests will enter via a red carpet into the lobby
where a photographer will be on hand to memorialize a sparkling night of socializing and
a ground-breaking cinema experience.
At 7:00 p.m. the action will move from the lobby to the theater where the 12 short
film finalists in the Manhattan Short Film Festival will be screened. At the end of the
evening, the audience will vote for the film they consider the best. These votes will be
tallied with those from other audiences world-wide to choose the winner. Check out
www.msfilmfest.com to learn more.
Subscribers to the Kentlands Film Society will have automatic entrance to the Gala.
Subscriptions are now on sale for the 2008-2009 season ($35.00 for the five-film series).
Application brochures are available at the Kentlands Clubhouse, Lakelands Clubhouse,
Gaithersburg Arts Barn or the Kentlands Manor dining areas. A form can also be
downloaded from the Kentlands Community Foundation web site at www.kentlands.org.
But for those who just want to be where the action is, there will be some walk-in seats
available for $8.00 each and they can be reserved after September 12 by calling Maureen
Green at 301-947-8882 or e-mail at [email protected]
GO GREEN Group to Discuss Possible
Community Garden in Kentlands
BY ALEX STAVITSKY-ZEINEDDIN
T
he GO GREEN Group has changed its summer family program in August to listen
to an idea for a community garden in the Kentlands, presented by DPZ Architectural
firm designers. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Kentlands Clubhouse.
The August GO GREEN tree planting activity has been rescheduled for September.
DPZ Architectural designers Ruthzaly Weich and Andrew Moneyheffer will present a
design for a community garden that has been drawn out for the current green grass area
August 2008
Film Society co-chairs
Maureen Green and
Sigrid McCutcheon discuss
plans for season opening gala.
Photo Courtesy: Betty Hafner
that lies between the DPZ firm and the Carriage House, adjacent to the Arts Barn.
The two young designers came up with the idea for a community garden while in
the process of designing current and future new urbanist communities that
incorporate community gardens in their layout.
“Gardens where you can grow your own vegetables are becoming more and more
popular. There are so many rewards to growing your own food,” says Ruthzaly.
Common gardens historically in the US have developed and evolved in
communities where people want to grow their own vegetables or flowers and are
committed to taking care of the land and space.
The Kentlands was designed with various open spaces that are currently either
green grass areas or have woodchips in them. These areas could also be considered
for future community garden areas if there is interest in such projects.
The proposed community garden design envisions a common sitting area, nine
raised beds for access by people of all ages. The aisles would accommodate wheel
chairs and there would also be a tool shed. Rain barrels and a composting area are
also part of the suggested garden design.
Someone from a local community garden will also be at the GO GREEN meeting
to discuss how their community garden is allotted and run, so as to educate those
interested in actually maintaining a plot as to how the garden can work. Another
suggestion to be discussed is the possibility of having one plot designated as an
educational children’s garden.
For more information on community gardens visit www.communitygarden.org or
for questions regarding the GO GREEN Group call Alex Stavitsky-Zeineddin at
240-246-1645. PAGE 8
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August 2008
School Scoop
By Gina Dropik
Rachel Carson Elementary
School News
he school year begins for
Montgomery County Schools on
Tuesday, August 26. Rachel Carson
Elementary School (RCES) Principal Larry
Chep says that as always he is looking
forward to a new school year. The much
anticipated postcards with teacher
assignments will arrive in the mail to all
students in mid-August. Students will have
a chance to meet their teachers and visit
their classrooms at the annual Sneak Peek
on Monday, August 25. Sneak Peek is
designed to reduce beginning-of-the-year
anxiety and help students prepare
emotionally for the start of the school year.
Students in grades 3 through 5 are invited
to visit the school from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. and students in grades kindergarten
through 2 are invited to visit between 2:00
p.m. and 3:00 p.m. A special meeting for
parents of kindergarteners will be held
from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cathrine Shinn has joined the
administrative staff at RCES as Assistant
Principal. Shinn most recently worked at
the Montgomery County Public School
central office, supporting the quad-cluster
as a Staff Development Specialist. Shinn
said, “I’m really looking forward to
working with children again.”
According to Chep changes for the
school year include a new reading
assessment for grades 3-5 which will
better analyze students’ strengths and
needs in reading. Also another portable
has been added to the school. This year
all fourth grade classes will be held in
portables. Chep said, “The portables
are cutting into our recess area, so the
County is looking into ways to increase
the school’s blacktop area.”
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The first Parent Teacher Association
(PTA) meeting will be held on September
2 at 7:00 p.m. A question and answer
session will precede the meeting at 6:30
p.m. for parents and students new to the
school. PTA
The first PTA Family Night will be a
Pizza Dinner and Bingo held on
September 12 at 6:30 p.m. The annual
Dads ‘n Donuts event will be held on
September 26 at 8:00 a.m. Other events
planned for the school year include an
Outdoor Movie Night, Science Night, a
Valentines Day Dance and the Spring Fair.
Back to School Nights will be held
September 16 for parents of third
through fifth graders and the 4-5
Learning Center, and September 17 for
parents of pre-kindergarten through
second graders and the K-1 and 2-3
Learning Centers. The evening begins at
7:00 p.m. with a general session for
parents in the All Purpose Room,
followed by classroom presentations.
Each teacher will present his or her
program twice during the evening so
that parents with two or more children
can visit at least two classrooms. The
presentations will detail the teacher’s
expectations, plans and procedures for
the school year. Parents will also be able
to visit art, music, P.E. and resource
rooms during Back to School Night.
Students are encouraged to purchase
school supplies prior to the start of the year.
Lists can be found by visiting the RCES
website at www.mcps.ki12.md.us/schools/
rachelcarsones and clicking on the Parent
Info link. The entire school calendar can be
found on the website as well.
Please remember to look for this article
each month to find out about all of the
happenings at RCES throughout the
school year.
SCHOOL SCOOP Continues on page 18
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August 2008
estate available anywhere in the County.”
The CTMC estimates the value of the tract at well over $100 million, and it appears that
other tracts in the County are available for between $5 and $40 million. Moreover, the
current GE Tech Park buildings will require tens of millions of dollars of improvements,
according to County spokespeople.
The County Executive’s office has repeatedly emphasized that the deal is being
structured as “cost neutral.” “Cost neutral’ sounds good until you realize that it is just a
code – the County charter gives the Executive the right to trade items as long as they are
cost neutral. We question if this clause should apply to land swaps involving multiple
parties, swaps transferring hundreds of millions of dollars. Does using the phrase ‘cost
neutral’ eliminate the need for transparency?” said Gillen.
Richard Arkin, a community activist, has filed a Freedom of Information request for
details on the County’s financing of the plan. Instead of providing the information, the
County Executive’s office asked for more than $16,000 to gather the information.
Aside from the fiscal issues, residents are concerned about the location of the main
County liquor warehouse next door to the Lakelands Park Middle School. State law
prohibits locating establishments that sell liquor within proximity to schools.
“The County seems to believe that this law does not apply to it,” said Neil Harris of
CTMC. “That may be its legal position, but ethically this is just plain wrong. The law exists
to set a proper example for our children. Does this make sense?”
Said Rachael Henderson-Hammoudeh, chairperson of the Concerned Taxpayers,
“There are so many things wrong with this plan – it is too expensive, too secret, too
vague about the County’s future plans for the land, and it places a liquor distribution
operation too close to a Middle School. We are bringing this to the County Council
to plead for some sense.”
The CTMC is a civic organization that is opposed to Montgomery County’s
plan to purchase the GE property. For more information, contact Neil Harris at
301-641-8510 or at [email protected]. PAGE 10
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August 2008
Ahoy Mates!
All Hands on Deck for Kentlands
Pirate Pool Party
BY ANDREA ESCHER
he Kentlands Clubhouse staff transformed the pool
deck pavilion into a pirate themed pool party on
Saturday, July 12 complete with treasure chests,
bandanas, tattoos, skulls and cross bones and more.
Neighbors had a great time enjoying a traditional BBQ fare
courtesy of Uncle Charlie’s and
sampling a variety of side dishes
and desserts.
In conjunction
with the pirate
theme, residents
were encouraged to
bring their inflatable toys and rafts to the pool.
Kentlanders didn’t disappoint in their pirate
theme dress! Neighbors showed off their
tattoos, eye patches, fake jewels and swords, just
like real pirates. A good time was had by the
Kentlands pirates of all ages. T
5K Continued from page 1
Please note: If you live NEAR the Race Course, and
anticipate the need to drive anywhere before 10:00 a.m.
on August 30, please move your car to a location that is
not in a “tow-away zone” on August 29th (options include
Lakelands Park MS, Lakelands Park Parking Lot past
Kersten St, Rachel Carson ES, Kentlands Blvd, and
Whole Foods or Bally’s parking lots).
The Kentlands Community Foundation realizes the
need to restrict parking and close streets or restrict access
during the Race may inconvenience some residents and
local merchants. We thank you in advance for your
attention, understanding, and cooperation in making this
year’s Race the best and safest ever! If you have any
questions or comments, please call the Kentlands
Community Foundation at 301.926.6636.
It Is Not Too Late to Register or Volunteer!
Volunteers & Participants Will Get
Extra-special Goodies
All registered runners and walkers will not only be
treated to a first-class course showcasing the beautiful
neighborhoods of the Kentlands and Lakelands, and once
again be supported by LIVE ENTERTAINMENT along
the way, but they will all receive special race t-shirts, and
special “goody bags” this year, too. The t-shirt design was
Photos Courtesy: Bob London
created by 9-year-old Alexandra Greenwell of Little Quarry
Road, and this year, the Race Bags will be provided by
Whole Foods Market, featuring their new, “I-used-to-be-a
bottle” Recycled bags! The bags will be filled with special
promotional items from all of our generous sponsors,
many of whom will be providing refreshments and small
gifts to all the runners at the renowned Post-Race Festival
and Expo in Market Square Plaza.
Volunteers will all get FREE t-shirts, a FREE Starbucks
breakfast on Race Day, and an invitation to the annual
“5K Thank You Party” held each October. Come out and
join the fun! To register to run, walk or volunteer please
go to www.kentlands.org! If you reside on the following streets, please plan for
the parking restrictions and access limitations that
will briefly affect you on Saturday, August 30, 2008
from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Race Day morning.
Kentlands 5k Parking Restrictions
Beckwith St (from Kent Oaks Way to Massbury)
Booth St (from Midtown Rd to Hart Rd)
Briscoe St
Center Point Way (to Heathwalk St)
Chestertown St (from NW Tschiffely Sq Rd to
Midtown Rd)
Clagett Crossing Mews
Clagett Crossing Place
Firehouse Ln
Firehouse Mews
Golden Ash Way
Hart Mews
Hart Rd
Inspiration Lane
Kent Oaks Mews (NE of Kent Oaks Way)
Kent Oaks Way (from Walking Path to Massbury St)
Kent Square Rd
Leekes Lot Way
Main St (from Midtown Rd to Kersten St)
Market St
Massbury St
Midtown Mews
Midtown Rd
Selby St
Thrift St
Thurgood Mews
Thurgood St
Treehaven St
Tschiffely Sq Mews
Tschiffely Sq Rd (from Massbury to around
Clubhouse)
Golden Ash Mews (except btwn Inspiration Ln
&Market West Mews)
Alfandre St
Alfandre Mews
August 2008
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Kingfish End Summer
Swim Season!
he Kentlands Kingfish will remain in Division
D for the 2009 season. Our new group includes
Cedarbrook, Damascas, Poolesville, Regency
Estates, and River Falls.
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In a Dramatic Meet that Could not Have
Been Closer, Kingfish end up Victorious by
One Point!
The 2008 Kingfish finished their dual meet season
by hosting the undefeated Potomac Porpoises.
Anyone looking closely at the meet program would
know that we were in for a real fight, as the teams
were well matched in all races. This one would come
down to the team that wanted it more—and both
teams wanted it more!
Before discussing any details, it should be noted
that this was the last home and regular meet for three
of our Graduating Seniors—Emma Lister, Chris
Morgan and Killian O'Brien. We celebrated with our
traditional Crowning and Robing, followed by the
graduation walk around the pool. All three of these
young adults have been on the team since the last
century...so there was not a dry eye on deck as they
walked around! We will miss these leaders, swimmers,
and friends!
The meet itself doesn't need many details, as it
would be impossible to single out any one swim or
swimmer (although we will mention that John
Freeman broke his own team record in the 100m IM!).
It was just obvious to any casual observer that our
Kingfish were fired up and ready to swim. Each
swimmer raced the athlete next to them wall to wall--and competed as hard for the 1st and 2nd spots as
they did for the 5th and 6th spots. We had 75
personal best swims, another testament to the
competitiveness of our Kingfish.
When Mr. Schlichting prepared to announce the
final score, there was a hush on deck. 396 to 395...in
favor of....Potomac. Our Kingfish looked so
disappointed! But all coaches and parents were proud
just the same—proud of the fast swimming, team
spirit, and sportsmanship of our swimmers!
That was not the end of the story, however. After
two swimmers received ribbons for their events that
were a lower place than they or the coaches thought
Submitted by Kingfish SwimTeam
they had finished, we went back to the lane/timer
sheets from the meet to verify the results. As it turned
out, there was a result/scoring entry error in event 48.
When this was corrected, the score was the same...396
to 395....but this time in favor of the Kingfish! The
Potomac reps and coaches were very gracious when this
error was discovered, and agreed to the amended
results. We need to thank the Potomac Porpoises for a
great meet and the team spirit that matched our own.
Kingfish Take Third at Division Relay Carnival!
Congratulations to the coaches and swimmers for
an outstanding performance at the Division relay
carnival—thanks to wins in six events and no
disqualifications, the team was able to place a very
strong third at the meet. Congratulations to the
following relay teams on their winning performances:
Great swimming
Kingfish!
and
outstanding
cheering
“The spirit, the smiles…
THE KINGFISH!”
Photos Courtesy: Alan Kresse
Kingfish Korner
• Girls 14&U 175 Freestyle Graduated Relay: Olivia
French, Laura Luteran, Christine Pash and Maddie
Dahut
• Mixed 11-12 200 Freestyle Relay: John Freeman,
Andrew Mann, Christine Pash and Megan
Dougherty
• Girls 14&U 100 Medley Relay: Meghan Chulock,
Alexandra Cantrell, Christine Pash, and "The
Closer"...Olivia French!
• Girls 8&U 100 Medley Relay: Cecile Paquette,
Madison Bettencourt, Olivia French, and Karolina
Capala
• Boys 11-12 200 Medley Relay: John Freeman, Henry
Canova, Andrew Mann, and Nathan Kessler
• Girls 13-14 200 Medley Relay: Rachel Meloan,
Alexandra Cantrell, Maddie Dahut, and Meghan
Chamberlain
MANAGER’S CORNER Continued from page 6
and will post a notice on the community website,
www.kentlandsusa.com.
The Board has approved the request for proposals,
bidders list and scope of work as they pertain to the
Clubhouse re-roofing project. Additionally, the Board
approved a contractor to perform the work at the June
Board meeting. This project is slated to commence at
the conclusion of the pool season.
We continue to work in finalizing the project scopes
and proposal requests for major capitol improvement
projects throughout the community, including asphalt
and concrete work.
Please continue to consistently monitor and check
the community website. There is some great news
items about your community posted there as well as
facility updates.
Here is a quick KCA balance sheet summary
as of June:
Total Cash and Investment Funds........$1,633,904.48
Year to Date Income.................................$902,890.37
Year to Date Expenses...............................$890,151.06
We Currently Have a Net Surplus of .........$12,739.31
PAGE 13
August 2008
Photos Courtesy: Bob London
Kentlands Kids Take the Stage
Children’s Monthly
Entertainment Program
Proves to be a Popular
Summer Activity
BY ANDREA ESCHER
hile most elementary and
middle school children are
busy enjoying the summer
months at local camps, many pre-schoolers
are left at home with little entertainment.
But this summer Kentlands Activities
Director Anita Parks decided to host a
monthly program geared for the young
Kentlanders who are not quite old enough
to venture into the world of summer
camp.
The Children’s Entertainment Stage,
co-hosted by the Kentlands Citizens
Assembly and Andy’s Parties, meets once a
month during June, July and August, at
10:00 a.m. on the pool deck pavilion.
Each monthly stage showcases a new
theme for the pre-schoolers, including
Pirate Day in June and Luau Day in July.
The children enjoy a series of craft
activities, dress-up, games and dancing.
During the July Luau Day, each child was
provided with a grass skirt to learn the
hula and made hand-crafted floral
necklaces. The children ended the hour
with the limbo.
The final Entertainment Stage of the
summer will be held on Tuesday, August 19
with a Rockin Dance Day theme. If your
child is interested in participating, please
register by contacting the Kentlands
Clubhouse at 301-948-4290. W
August 2008
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August 2008
SCHOOL SCOOP Continued from page 10
Lakelands Park Middle
School News
Lakelands Park Middle School
(LPMS) students will begin the 20082009 school year on August 26.
Principal Joe Sacco said, “This is our
fourth year and it will be a great year.
We had a very successful year last year
and expect an even better one this year.”
A sixth grade parent orientation will be
held August 21 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. It will provide information for
parents to help prepare their children for a
successful middle school experience.
Orientation for incoming sixth grade
students will be held August 22 from 7:55
a.m. to 11:40 a.m. At this time students
will receive their schedules, tour the
building and meet their teachers. Bus
service will be provided.
Sacco says the administrative is striving
to become a “model middle school” and is
taking concrete steps to get there. Based on
responses from students and staff he has
developed five “cadres” or action research
groups. The cadres will study and research
the following areas: Student Engagement,
Staff Engagement, Academic Rigor (and
preparing students for the future), Student
Behavior
and
Eliminating
the
Achievement Gap. Sacco said, “The
research from these groups will result in an
Action Plan that will be used to build our
School Improvement Plan.” Staff, students
and parents are invited to take part in the
cadres. Sacco is asking anyone interested in
joining one of the cadres to contact the
school. The groups will meet one or two
Mondays each month after school.
LPMS Parent Teacher Student
Association (PTSA) President, Jennifer
Palmiere says the group is focusing on two
goals. One is to continue trying to improve
communication between the PTSA,
parents and students. “We have developed
a new PTSA website that will hopefully go
live at the beginning of the school year. I
think that it is going to be really helpful,”
said Palmiere. She explained that they will
incorporate contests for students as a way
of getting them to visit the website.
The second big initiative of the PTSA
this year will be a Direct Appeal
Campaign. This campaign will replace all
traditional fundraising efforts. Families
will be asked to make donations directly to
the PTSA. “All donations will be 100
percent tax deductible and all of the
money will go directly to the PTSA,” said
Palmiere. “We are hoping that it will be
well-received.” They have set a goal of
$10,000.
Back to School Night will be held at the
school on September 23 at 7:00 p.m. for all
LPMS parents. This is an opportunity for
parents to rotate through each of their
children’s classes and meet their teachers.
As the school year progresses please
remember to look for this article each
month to find out about all of the latest in
LPMS news. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Continued from page 6
staff and the committees. It’s a great job,
even if it doesn’t pay very well…
goal at the start was to get to know more
people, to improve KCA operations and
budgets, and to not have any new enemies
when it’s over. I’m pretty certain that all
three missions have been accomplished.
Aside from my term, two Board seats
are expiring. I am not sure if any of the
current members are planning to run for
re-election. Work pressures are going to
mean that it’s time for me to step down.
The Board and the KCA Presidency are
rewarding positions, letting you learn new
things, know new people, and work toward
the continued betterment of this amazing
community. I hope you will think
seriously about candidates to step up and
carry the torch moving forward.
For anyone interested in the President’s
role, you need enough time to attend
Board meetings as well as managing the
committees and the office staff. A
reasonable understanding of budgeting
and people management is important
since you will be the front line on
preparing and managing budgets (with the
very able backstop of the BFAC and the
Treasurer) as well as managing the office
BUILDING GOOD DENTAL HEALTH
ONE TOOTH AT A TIME
August 2008
PAGE 18
Budget Time Again
As I write this the KCA’s 2009 budget
draft is up to version 5 and it has not
even been to the Board yet for their
review! Version 1 was developed by our
General Manager, Mac Staples, and
CMC’s Tony Rouhani based on current
spending trends. Version 2 was mine,
with adjustments based on changes that
have been in the works within our
organization. Next it went to our Budget
and Finance Advisory Committee who,
in an intense 90-minute session, went
through it at the fine detail level and
made corrections and enhancements.
The next two drafts developed over the
last few days of emails with Mac’s further
input and input from the BFAC.
We still have a long way to go, but I
need to thank everyone for their
dedication so far. I know this will
embarrass him but I have to single out
Louis Paulson, who is my choice for this
year’s Robert Randolph Award for
valuable contributions to the budget
process. In the last day alone Louis
spent four hours building an extra
spreadsheet to show which dollars come
from which parts of the assessment – it
is the missing page that makes the
assessment calculation understandable.
The exercise pointed out some logical
errors in the previous models and
helped to make sure the numbers are
right and fair.
This is a lot of work, but with a nearly
$2 million budget, it has to be.
Interest rates are down and commodity
and energy prices are up. Inflation is
hitting some of the items in our Reserve
Fund budgets, such as asphalt, pretty hard.
It’s a good thing we have been working
hard at containing costs where we can.
So now I am sure you are all wondering,
what is your next year’s assessment going
to look like? Not so fast! We have to meet
with the Board and the public first. A
meeting was held on August 5. The Board
will bring input from the committees and
discuss areas where the budget can be
improved. The budget will also be
discussed at the Annual Meeting on
October 21 and approved by the Board at
the October 22 Board meeting.
You should look in the next issue of this
newspaper for a detailed discussion of the
proposed budget once we’re finished work
over the next month. You will also receive
details in the mail.
Continued next issue… Kentlands Town Crier
Meet Your Neighbors
BY GINA DROPIK
Photo Courtesy:Turner family
Bob and Nancy Turner — Actively
Enjoying Retirement Life in Kentlands
entlands residents
Bob and Nancy
Turner are two
neighbors who have made
positive improvements for
the betterment of the
community. The Turner’s
moved into their Midtown
Road home in 1996 when
the neighborhood was still
under construction. By
1998 the couple became
actively involved in the first
committees established by
the Kentlands Citizens
Assembly.
During these early years,
both Bob and Nancy served
on the Capital Improvements Kentlands neighbors Nancy and Bob Turner during
Committee (CIC) and the
their recent trip to the Matterhorn.
Committee (EMC) where they were instrumental in such projects as the pool deck expansion,
renovation of the Carriage House and remodeling of the Kentlands Clubhouse kitchen. “We
feel it is important to Kentlands for residents to keep planning for improvement. Any
organization needs to keep improving to remain viable,” said Nancy. As they became more
involved in the neighborhood, Bob chaired the Budget and Finance Advisory Committee and
from 2004 to 2006 and served as President of the Kentlands Citizens Assembly for two years.
Nancy served as Chairman of the CIC.
Although the CIC has disbanded, Bob and Nancy have ideas for additional community
improvements once the newly developed conference room (and the proposed storage area)
is complete. Their ideas include: (1) Modifying the Clubhouse porch to make it available
for year-round use, so it can truly serve as both an expansion for the Clubroom; and, used
by itself, as a more casual area, suitable for aerobics or children's activities. (2) Add a keycard
(or similar) entry system to the existing security system for the Clubhouse front door so that
K
MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS Continues on page 22
RESOLUTION Continued from page 5
County or Partnership
• Committees (Standing) —
Management Processes
– Not effectively using
– Not effectively executing
• Code Enforcement
Opportunities
• Committees
• Volunteers (add list of opportunities
to Express/Crier)
• GE Track/Avalon Bay – What do we
want here?
• KCF Partnership
Threats
• GE Tract/Avalon Bay
• Storm Doors – Code Enforcement
• Kentlands Commercial District
Development
– Kentlands Blvd
• Lot at Otis and Tschiffely — Buy,
Leverage Property (Robyn and Neil)
• Maintenance of “Non-functional
land/lots/areas
From the five top items in each
category, the following priorities were
selected with lead board member or
president responsibility:
PRIORITIES
GE Tract
(Lead Board Member: Trustee)
• Put process in place to be prepared to
address external opportunities and threats
• Explore Montgomery Village/
Kentlands alliance
– Washington Woods
– Lakelands
– Hidden Creek
Code Enforcement
(Lead Board Member: Chair)
• Modify/amend design standards
• Draft Top Ten List
• Evaluate architectural code for equity
• Direct process to CMC (Educate)
Project Management
(Lead: President)
a. Infrastructure
• Contracts
b. Operations
• Staff
• CMC Operating Plan
• Performance Management
c. Committees
• Policy for committee chairs
• Process and Membership
Finance (Lead: President)
• Proactive budget preparation from
CMC
• Service Contracts
Kentlands Community Foundation
(Lead Board Members: Chair and
Trustee)
• Kentlands Community Foundation
– Define nature of partnership
– Include partnership in strategic
plan
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August 2008
COMMUNITY BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
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PAGE 20
month old boy full time in Lakelands
starting Sept. 1. I am also interested in a
Nanny-share.
Please
contact
me
([email protected]).
K ENTLANDS CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE
English Pine Country Buffet: Cream glaze,
charming and reasonable price at $200.00.
Call Betsy at 301-926-3916 to see Great
storage and can fit into many decors.
Brand New Bike: (purchased at an auction)
61 cm white frame, Widsor "The Hour"
bike with fixed gear (no brakes). $150.00.
Please call (cell) 301.448.9470 or
301.977.6311 (after 6:00 p.m.).
Three Piece Family Room Table Set: Solid
pine tables available for sale. Square coffee
table, end table with drawer, and sofa table
with drawer. Willing to sell together or
separately. $30 for all three or $12 each
piece. Perfect for college student or rec
room area. Call 301-208-8802 to come see.
Musical Instrument: Piano, Baldwin
aclosonic spinet. 1978, made in USA.
Almond color w/bench. A great buy at
$575.00. Cash only please. Call 301-7871080.
Children’s Items: Graco Duoglider stroller
- can fit Graco infant carseat - $50. Chicco
Mama High Chair - $50. Twinner II Baby
Jogger in Cranberry $100 Single Baby
Jogger in green $50.00 or Bike Trailer
$75.00. Backpack for hiking with gear bag
hardly
used,
$50.00.
Contact
[email protected].
FOR SALE: Golf stuff: Two pull carts for
golf clubs, light-weight, fold-up, like new.
$25 & $35. Men's set of Adams Idea Irons,
Senior flex, graphite shafts, Aldila model,
#3 thru #9 +PW irons (#3 & #4 are
hybrids); set for $135. Ladies King Cobra
SS Driver (350 cc) & #3, 5, & 7 Fairway
metals; all 4 clubs for $120. Call Fred or
Barb at 301-963-8111 or by email at:
[email protected].
For Sale: Leather furniture, Natuzzi, love
seat, oversized chair and ottoman, hunter
green, good condition. Asking $500. Call
301-963-6061.
For Sale: Gift shop closing. All fixtures
must go! 301-977-9020.
HELP WANTED
Nanny Share Wanted: Looking to nanny
share
a
warm,
wonderful,
nanny/housekeeper. Superior care giving
and housekeeping skills, trustworthy.
Hours available are flexible Tuesday
through Friday from 8am to 1pm or later if
necessary. One full day or weekly
housekeeping also possibility. Please
contact Marti @ 301.455.3628 or
[email protected].
Nanny Wanted: I am interested in finding
a Nanny in this area willing to care for a 3
Babysitter Needed: I am looking for a
responsible babysitter to take care of my 6
year old twins occasionally in the evenings
during the week and weekends. Please
contact
me
at
[email protected].
MISCELLANEOUS
Calling all would-be Spanish speakers! Last
winter the KCA ran four once-a-week
classes for residents interested in learning
Spanish — two in afternoons, two in
evenings. They were a lot of fun, and we
made a good start in learning to
speak/understand Spanish. This year we'd
really like to move forward with the project
by having classes through the school year —
starting in September. And we need more
students to join us in this intellectually
stimulating and potentially useful activity!
Anyone interested in learning Spanish
should sign up with Anita Parks at the
Clubhouse or call 301-948-4290. We're
still pretty much at the beginning level — so
now is the time to get started!
FOR RENT
For Rent: Furnished room/full bath in
private Lakelands’ home with private
entrance. Single, non-smoking person.
Utilities and small appliances included.
No W/D or access to kitchen. Please, no
pets. Call 240.644.7737.
Ocean City, MD Beach Condo For Rent:
Upscale family condo with ocean views
from living room, balcony & bedroom.
Desirable North Ocean City home, 2
bedrooms, sleeps 6. Incredible location one minute walk to the beach! Modern
kitchen, off-street parking with washer &
dryer.
Convenient walk to shops,
restaurants, etc. Now accepting Summer
and Fall reservations. Call 240 246 7564
or
visit
us
at
WWW.MBMRENTALS.COM.
For Rent: Beautiful above-garage
400sq.f.office with AC and heating,
powder room and kitchenette. $760 a
month including utilities and basic cable
TV connection. Located in Kentlands.
Call 301-527-1757 (Please no calls for
apartment, it is an Art Studio/Office)
Sell It, Find It, Share It
In Kentlands
Classifieds!
Community classifieds are free to
all Kentlands residents
($10 fee applied to non-residents).
To place your classified,
e-mail us at
[email protected].
Deadline for the September
edition is August 29, 2008.
COMMUNITY BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Need a service? We’re right in your backyard!
PAGE 21
August 2008
MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS Continued from page 19
exercise aficionados may be able to access the exercise room at designated hours when the
Clubhouse is not open (without access to clubrooms and offices).
While Nancy and Bob devote a lot of time and energy to improving the neighborhood,
they are both still on the EMC, and Bob remains a member of the B&FAC as well. They
are also involved in the social aspect of Kentlands. They participated in the Spanish classes
last spring, and hope to continue this fall, and have taken tennis lessons with Kentlands
USPTA Tennis Professional Marna Katzel for many years.
In July the couple celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. They now have
three children and two grandchildren. Their son Michael taught English in China
for several years, and is now a bus driver for Montgomery County Public Schools.
He lives in Takoma Park with his wife, Barbara and their two children, Ruth Ellen
(8) and Rob (6). Daughter Christie lives in North Carolina with her husband and
is a Department Head at the Health Sciences Library at the University of North
Carolina, Chapel Hill. Wendy lives in Germantown and is a Supervisory Therapist
at the Montgomery County Crisis Center. Their youngest daughter, Elizabeth, was
a partner in a Dallas law firm, but contracted leukemia, and died in 2003.
Bob is originally from Goose Creek, Texas and Nancy from New Brunswick, New
Jersey. Both also lived in Brooklyn and Long Island while growing up. They met
in the late 40’s while they were attending college at St. Lawrence University in
Canton, New York. Bob graduated with Highest Honors in Physics and continued
his postgraduate studies at Harvard where he received a Ph.D. in Applied
Mathematics. Nancy received her degree in Math, also with Highest Honors. She
worked as a library assistant for Catholic University while pursuing her Master's
Degree in Library Science, and then, as a librarian for Montgomery County for 22
years, most recently as Adult Services Librarian at the Gaithersburg library. She
also has volunteered for many years for the League of Women Voters. Bob began
his professional career working for the General Electric Advanced Electronics
Center in Ithaca, New York. After nine years he took a position with the Institute
for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Arlington, Virginia and then the Office of the
Secretary of Defense, in Washington, D.C., for ten years, before returning to IDA.
The Turners have spent most of their married life in Bethesda — in a five bedroom
front-to-back split-level house, on 2/3 of an acre. Bob took a lot of pride in his yard
and is very interested in trees. In 1983 he planted four Wye Oak trees in their yard
and in 1993, they were approached by an arborist who asked to move one of the trees
to Arlington National Cemetery as part of an arborist celebration. In 1996 the same
arborist asked to uproot another of the special trees and plant it in the National
Arboretum in Washington, D.C. “I bought those seedlings for $5 each,” Bob said. “I
had no idea what would become of them!”
Today Nancy and Bob are enjoying their retirement and take pride in their
home, which they designed along with architects Manion and Coratola. “We did an
extensive modification to our house in Bethesda which gave us the confidence to
design this one,” said Nancy. “We’re very pleased with the way it turned out.” The
couple’s landscaping won an award from the City of Gaithersburg in 2003. In their
spare time they are pursuing their passion of traveling. They have taken a number
of trips to many areas of the world including various parts of the United States,
several European countries, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and Canada. Their most
recent trip was to Switzerland, where they viewed the Matterhorn. AT YOUR SERVICE!
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