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Board of Directors Special Points
of Interest
Board of Directors
Important Dates
Welcome Neighbors
Covenants
Marina & Storage Yard
Important Phone Numbers and Websites
Community Newsletter
The Cove
Winter 2015-2016
Important Dates to Remember
January 1st Assessments Due
February 16th HOA Meeting
April 19th HOA Meeting
June 21st HOA Meeting
*Board meetings will be held at the Orchard Beach Volunteer Fire Department on Solley Road. Meetings are open to all Chestnut Hill Cove residents. Meetings
begin at 7:00pm.
Homeowner’s Association Meetings
Our 2016 Budget Meeting and our 2015 Annual Meeting was held on Tuesday, November 17th.
The HOA was able to obtain a quorum of owners and the meeting was held. Due to BOD
prior commitments, only one board member was present and the BOD was unable to approve
the 2016 Budget, 2014 Annual Meeting Minutes, or have the 2016 BOD Elections due to not
having a quorum of the BOD at the meeting. The 2016 Budget was reviewed with the home
owners in attendance and has now been passed by the BOD, along with the minutes of the 2014
Meeting. The one item on the budget that the home owners asked the BOD to review is the pet
stations. We are in the process of a review and will report to the home owner’s at our next meeting. The two committee chairpersons in attendance gave a yearly recap for the home
owners. During the meeting it was asked if anyone wanted to run for a position on the board, in
which there were no volunteers. Since only one board member was in attendance, elections
were not needed due to not having all positions filled. We wish to thank all of those home own-
ers who either sent in a proxy or were in attendance. Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Safe
and Happy New Year. Wishing all the very best this Holiday Season.
Parking
Parking is the number one topic of the community. We need to remind all residents that all
vehicles in the community must be operable, must display non-expired tags, and that no home
owner may park more than 2 vehicles (including motorcycles) in front of the townhomes. For
those homeowners who have more than 2 vehicles, the extra vehicles must be parked in the
overflow parking spaces, or in an adjacent court. During the holiday season, please pay extra
attention to this and make prior arrangements with your guests so that they know where to
park. All home owners should report to Procom any violators along with the home owners
address and a list of vehicles, make, color, and tag number. Vehicles that violate the community
guidelines will be towed at the owner’s expense.
DNR
We have been getting a lot of reports from home owners ever since Duck Season started.
Hunters must be at least 150 yards from our homes and must also be at least the distance of 1/3rd the width of the creek from shore when hunting on the water. All of Chestnut Hill Cove
property is private property along with the adjacent BGE Property which means Duck Hunters
and hunters in general cannot be on land, and must be on water to hunt ducks. It is also illegal
for anyone to feed the ducks during hunting season and violators could face a $450.00 fine. Duck
season will continue through January 30th. If you suspect illegal hunters, please call DNR at 410-
260-8888 to make a report.
Nabbs Creek Marina & Restaurant
The Marina across from our community is starting to get a facelift. New piers are being installed
along with updating all of the amenities at the Marina, including a new restaurant. The facility is
also offering a high and dry offshore storage, and the marina will be able to handle any size boat.
Watch for the grand opening in the spring of 2016 or check out their new website at
http://nabbscreekmarina.com/.
Saturday, December 19th
Santa leaves the Fire
Station at 5pm and has one
community to visit prior to
ours. Be sure to listen for the
loud sirens so your children
can run out to visit.
Board of Directors (continued)
Marina & Storage
Committee
by Bill Mahan
With winter quickly approaching we need
to do those last minute things like
winterizing our boats and other related
toys.
In general, the motors need to be drained
of all water and replaced with an ECO
friendly anti-freeze. If you have sinks,
holding tanks and toilet facilities, water
heaters, these items need to be handled
in the same manner. Also, put a gasoline
stabilizer in the fuel tank.
On the dock, please remove all hoses
from their water source, drain them, and then store them on the boat.
Consider adding a couple of extra lines
(rope), from the boat to the dock, to
further secure the boat in bad weather.
Finally, secure a cover over the boat to
protect it from the weather.
This list is also a good list to use for
similar items in the storage lot.
The water will be turned back on, after
the last freeze, in the early Spring. The
electric will remain on at the main marina
dock, piers, parking lot and the general
area, plus the storage lot year round.
All boats on the Kayak rack, if they are
going to remain there for the winter,
should be secured by a chain, lock, etc.,
strong enough that the standard “bolt
cutter or hack saw” can not cut it. Re-
member, a chain is only as strong as its
weakest link….
On that note, I wish you the Happiest of
Holiday Seasons, a mild winter, and then
a big...YEA!! IT'S SPRING!!!!
Questions? Call or text me at
443-858-9000 or email me at
Winterizing
Winter is almost upon us, so now is a good time to start winterizing your home.
Have your gutters cleared, and your fireplace serviced. It is very important to clear your chimney
every year. Birds love to make nests in them and if this happens the first fire may catch the nest on
fire. On the outside of your home, please remember to rake and pickup the leaves, take full
advantage of the fall planting season by adding some additional plants to your home. Mulch around
your plant beds to help roots gets established before the first freeze. Winterize any outdoor faucets
or turn them off and drain them before the first freeze. If you plan on being away you should also
turn off your main water valve. Also, get a head start on your lawn by seeding, so that when spring
comes, your lawn will be ready. Please trim your trees and shrubs so that they don’t overhang the
sidewalk. Make sure that there is at least a 6’ clearance so that your neighbors do not have to duck
when they go past your home.
Trash Collection
Trash cans are to be collected by 6:00pm Monday night. We are starting to collect trash cans when
they are left out. If you are going to be away, you may need to make other arrangements with your
trash can so it does not disappear while you are away. Please also be aware of the metal collectors
who visit the trash the night before looking for scrap metal.
Repairs
In 2015 we were able to continue the power washing of our sidewalks and curbs; we are about 40%
complete at this time. We also make sure that we sweep the parking lots at least once a year. Due
to many requests from home owners we will be having the parking lines repainted in the upcoming
year. Watch your mail for the dates of this repair. Our contractor worked on the tot lot on Spring-
house Lane, and then a home owner advise us that the one on Chestnut Woods also needed atten-
tion. Thanks to our contractor, Maryland Landscaping, they completely rebuilt the equipment, along
with removing and replacing the wood chips. We also had this contractor correct some drainage
problems on Chestnut Cove Drive, Double Chestnut, and Chestnut Manor. We will be working on
some additional areas in 2016. We have also been asked on looking at a retaining wall for home
owners on Chestnut Manor whose homes back up to the Storm Water Management Pond. We are looking at the feasibility of this project and consulting with Anne Arundel County.
Anne Arundel County recently did an inspection on our 8 Storm Water Management Ponds. The
ponds were in very good condition but needed to be spruced up. We had to straighten up the
Riprap rock used to slow down the water entering the ponds, attend to some erosion in the ponds,
and to clean out the trash that had been placed in the structures in the ponds. On the one by
Nabbs Creek, it was loaded with empty water bottles that were preventing the drain to function.
We also found trash (and even a bowling ball) had been placed in another structure. Due to this, we
are placing trash racks inside the windows of the structure to prevent this from happening. The
ponds have now been re-inspected and we have corrected all areas of concern. We are now good
shape for 3 years when they will be re-inspected. If you have an area of concern or an idea for our
community, please send us an email, come to a meeting or contact our management company.
Thefts
Please remember not to leave your vehicle(s) unlocked and don’t leave packages in vehicle that are
visible when walking by. Packages should be taken inside, and vehicles should always be locked. If
you are planning on having packages delivered over the holiday season, try to arrange a time when
you are home, have a neighbor pick them up, or have them sent to your work address.
Closing
In closing, we would like to thank those home owners for following the community guidelines and maintaining their home in accordance with the HOA Guidelines. The committees and the Board of
Directors are always looking for volunteers for the community. We need volunteers to help with
home owner’s requests, inspection of homes, checking for repairs, checking for dead and down
trees, maintaining our piers, cleaning out our storage yard, along with taking pictures of all of our
homes. We would also like to thank an Eagle Scout in our community that is in the process of
obtaining a badge for building a picnic table that will be placed over looking Nabbs Creek off of
Swan Hill Court. Thank you, Tyler Pfeifer, for thinking of your community. As you may have no-
ticed, we had a speed sensor in our community to collect data. During the short timeframe, it col-
lected data from 4,500 vehicles. The average speed was 25mph, but maximum was 40mph, which is
disturbing since it was placed on a curb right before Veranda. We are asking for additional studies at
this time. We would like to have community activities a couple times of the year when everyone can
get together, but we have not been able to find the right solution. If you have any ideas, please let us
know.
Community Advertising
Morning Glory Treasures Gloria Pruitt, Owner 443-623-8152 Antiques, collectibles - bought, sold, traded. Independent AVON Professional Hilary Gottlich Cell:443-768-3594 443-305-2939 www.youravon.com/hgottlich Email: [email protected] I’ve sold Avon for 20 years and I am looking for new clients. I also live in Chestnut Hill Cove. Tony Horton's Gutter Cleaning 301-762-0016 Jack Gruss Incorporated Tree & Stump Removal 410-255-7801 Gabby’s Landscaping Offering Lawn Care Services & More 410-804-6969 Notary Public Barbara Wise 443-928-0036 Fee is $2.00 per page
Tails on Trails Daily dog walks, vacation pet sitting, etc. Call 410-919-8321 Website: www.tailsontrails.net Steve Ballman Home Improvements Insured. 18+ Years Experience. No job too big or small. Free Estimates. 410-218-5243 [email protected] Scentsy Independent Consultant Safe wickless alternative to scented candles. Holidays are coming….great for gift giving! Jen Perez 443-248-9213 https://jenperez.scentsy.us Silpada Designs Hand Crafted .925 Sterling Silver Jewelry Something for all budgets! Megan Majka 443-527-5449 www.mysilpada.com/megan.majka RE/MAX HomeTown Realty Terri Suhre 443-610-3016 (Cell)
120 Day Community Update for Chestnut Hill Cove by Terri Suhre
Community Approved
Cable Companies
Comcast Cable
1-800-934-6489
Verizon Fios
1-800-837-4966
As 2015 comes to a close, we
remember Mrs. Diane Houst.
Diane died in a tragic boating
accident this past summer. She
and her husband are longtime
residents of Chestnut Hill Cove,
our friends and neighbors. We
share the Houst family's loss
and our thoughts and prayers
are with them.
During 2015, the Board, with
assistance of Suzette Guiffre, a
fellow resident, made some
progress in addressing erosion
in an environmentally friendly
way. The scope of work being
considered extends previous
work at the marina to just
beyond the storm water management pond. We're
hopeful an award can be made
this fall/winter and work can
begin next summer.
Community
Vice President
John Dunker
A WARM WELCOME…. We would like to welcome our new neighbors to the community. Please visit our website at www.chestnuthillcove.org for more information about our beautiful community. You can also find us on Facebook and on Wikipedia. Please note that our mailing address is Chestnut Hill Cove, MD 21226. Questions about our community can be directed to our management company, ProCom. Please see their contact information in this newsletter or on our website.
Important Phone
Numbers & Websites Anne Arundel Co. Animal Control 410-222-8900 Anne Arundel County Health Dept. 410-222-0056 http://www.aahealth.org Anne Arundel County Planning 410-222-7430 Anne Arundel County Water 410-222-1144 410-222-8400 Emergency Trash, Recycling, and Bulk Pick-up * 410-222-6100 website: www.aacounty.org Baltimore Gas and Electric 800-685-0123 www.bge.com Senator Bryan Simonaire 410-841-3658 [email protected] Delegate Meagan Simonaire 410-841-3206 [email protected] Delegate Nic Kipke 410-841-3421 [email protected] Councilman Derek Fink 410-222-6890 [email protected] County Executive Steve Schuh Sara Gannon Constituent Service Officer 410-222-1323 [email protected] Eastern District Police Station 410-222-8050 http://www.aacounty.org/Police/ Sex Offender Registry http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/socem/default.shtml http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/ Pay Assessments Online www.smartstreet.com Resale Packages Online www.homewisedocs.com Please remember to help our snow contractor out and move your vehicles off of your court when they are plowing the courts.
Board of Directors
Gary Gakenheimer, President [email protected]
John Dunker, Vice President
Gloria Pruitt [email protected]
443-623-8152
Debby Schrom
410-721-0777 x120 [email protected]
Thank You Community Volunteers Covenants Committee
Jean Prescimone
Landscape Committee
Wally Owings [email protected]
Boat & Storage Yard Committee
Bill Mahan
443-858-9000 [email protected]
Newsletter Committee
Terri Suhre
443-610-3016 [email protected]
Covenants Committee By Jean Presci-
mone As we conclude another year, I would like to thank those that keep
our community so attractive. It is those who maintain their yards, pick
up trash in the common areas, and also obey the community guidelines
in regards to their garbage cans and recycle bins that help keep our
community so desirable.
We are fortunate enough not to have had any hurricanes or tropical
storms which have a tendency to consume our tree budget. We will
have removed 30 large trees by years end. The removed trees were in
the common areas and were approved for removal by the County
Forester due to risk of damaging property and persons. Our number
one priority is the safety of the residents and their property. As well
as removal, we have continued to plant new trees and shrubs
throughout the entire neighborhood.
Complaints were minimal in regards to our lawn service contractor.
They have addressed any problems or complaints in a prompt fashion.
As winter approaches, please be neighborly during any snowstorms
and help keep an eye on those who are elderly or disabled.
Dates for the county dumpsters will be posted when received
from Anne Arundel County. We have taken advantage of this county
program for 20 years with no incurred cost to Chestnut Hill Cove
HOA.
Don’t forget to shut off your hose bibs.
I hope everyone has a Safe and Happy New Year!
Winter is fast approaching and
if you follow the Old Farmer's
Almanac, we're anticipating a
"wetter than normal" winter
and you know what that
means. As a reminder, in
compliance of our guidelines,
homeowners (or renters) are
required to clean their
sidewalks within 6 hours of
the first snowfall. If you live
on a corner lot in the
community, you are required
to clean the sidewalk on the
side of your property line.
We still have a lot of homes
not in compliance with the
guidelines as per the Spring
inspections. Please review you inspection and comply.
In walking the entire
community every day, I have
noticed a lot of "breakfast
item trash" on sidewalks and
lawns on the way to certain
bus stops and at the bus stops
themselves. If children are
eating on the way to the bus,
please have them save their
trash until they get to school
or check and see if the bus has
a trash can they can place it in.
Thank you and a Happy
Holiday to everyone.
Landscaping Committee
By Wally Owings
