Montclairion - February 2014

MONTCLAIRIONa neighborhood newsletter published by the montclair property owners association.

volume 40, number 2 • february 2014

vote yes!Vote “Yes” to amend the Deed of Declaration - Page 18

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Local DirectoryMPOA OfficeMailing Address Hours of Operation3561 Waterway Drive Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pmMontclair, VA 22025 Wednesdays, Apr.-Oct.: 8:30 am - 8 pm

Phone: (703) 670-6187 Fax: (703) 670-9620

Website: www.montclairva.com FSRConnect: dcmetro.fsrconnect.com

Board of DirectorsPresident & Precinct 3 Representative, Ned Greene . . . . . . . . . (703) 680-46691st Vice President, Tracy Hansen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 590-06112nd Vice President & Precinct 2 Rep., Linda Cheng-Khan . . . . (703) 583-1975Secretary, Pat Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 878-7957Treasurer, Doug Taggart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 878-1216Precinct 1 Representative, William McCombs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 628-8606Precinct 4 Representative, Ray Boisvert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 489-7092At-Large DirectorsJim Cech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 371-9587Amy Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 730-3739Brad Hancock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 357-3663 Joellen Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 828-5656

Committee ChairpersonsBudget & Finance, Peter Frank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 932-1049Communications, Nicole Wilberg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 583-1857Community Events, Trisha Helchinger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (715) 379-6182Covenants, Greg Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 595-9606Election, Barbara Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . (703) 670-4381History, Bill Riski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 670-8541Lake Management, Richard Arvin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 878-1657Landscape & Facilities Management, Terry Tallent. . . . . . . . . .(703) 680-4935Safety, Marie Juliano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 583-9719

Management StaffGeneral Manager, Heather McDevitt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] General Manager of AdministrationJennifer Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] General Manager of OperationsTom Whiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Services ManagerMegan Chambers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Community Services Administrative AssistantSamantha Bates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] AdministratorJessica Spitalny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Covenants InspectorsKristie Upperman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Solloso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] AssistantElizabeth McKeone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Residential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 385-1133

Prince William CountyAnimal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-6465Landfill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 792-5750Mosquito Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 792-6279Non-Emergency Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-6500Park Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-7060Post Office-Dumfries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 441-8304Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-8154SchoolsAshland Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 583-8774Henderson Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 670-2885Montclair Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 730-1072Pattie Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 670-3173Benton Middle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 791-0977Graham Park Middle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 221-2118Saunders Middle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 670-9188Forest Park High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 583-3200

UtilitiesElectricity, NOVEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 335-0500Gas, Washington Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 750-1400Trash, American Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 368-0500Water & Sewer, PWC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 335-7950Telephone, Cable & InternetComcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 (800) 266-2218Verizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 (800) 837-4966

Elected OfficialsU.S. SenatorsMark Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 676-2759Tim Kaine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 224-4024U.S. Congressman, Rob Wittman: First District. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 225-4261Virginia Senator, Toddy Puller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 765-1150Virginia House of Delegates RepresentativeScott Lingamfelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 580-1294Luke Torian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 785-2224Board of County Supervisors, Potomac District SupervisorMaureen Caddigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-4645School Board Representative, Potomac DistrictBetty D. Covington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 221-0883

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CONTENTSFEATURES7 Annual Meeting Administrative Schedule10 2013 Montclairion of the Year11 Annual Meeting12 Candidate Profiles18 Vote “Yes” to Amending the Deed of Declaration15 Help Wanted - Recreation Guards Montclair’s Best of 2013 - Voting16 Thank You 2013 Volunteers20 Valentine’s Breakfast

EVENTS6 Volunteer Reception

DEPARTMENTS4 Community Watch5 President’s Message7 Manager’s Message9 Public Notice10 Board Briefs21 News Around the Community25 Around Town29 Community Information30 Classifieds34 The Play Page35 February Calendar36 March Calendar


Incident Type PCT 1 PCT 2 PCT 3 PCT 4 WW Dr. Nov Total Oct Total Sep Total Aug TotalFalse Alarms - 1 6 2 - 9 10 11 9

Disorderly/Noise 4 3 1 3 - 11 7 9 16

Traffic/Parking Violation 1 - - 8 - 9 10 12 25

Animal Complaints 1 - 1 6 1 9 7 18 15

Miscellaneous* - 2 2 - 1 5 3 2 5

Veh Accident/Reckless Driving - 1 - - 2 3 9 3 5

Suspicious Person 1 1 1 - 1 4 10 9 19

Domestic Dispute 3 2 1 1 1 8 8 5 5

Larceny 1 - 2 - - 3 3 6 6

Suspicious Vehicle - 2 3 3 2 10 6 9 7

Vandalism 2 - - - 1 3 2 0 1

Alcohol/Drug Violation - - - - 1 1 0 2 5

Trespass - 1 - - - 1 1 1 0

Solicitor/Pan Handling - 1 - - - 1 3 5 3

Firearm Violation - 2 - 4 - 6 1 0 3

Assault - - - 1 - 1 0 0 0

Burglary/Attempted Burglary - - - 1 - 1 0 0 2

Robbery - - 1 - - 1 0 0 0

Total Incidents 13 16 18 29 10 86 80 93 126

Key: PCT=Precinct; WW Dr.=Waterway Drive Find your precinct by visiting www.montclairva.com/documents.

*Miscellaneous: Police Found/Seized Property; Turned over to Fire Department; Recovered Stolen Vehicle ReportZero Incidents in November Involving: Vehicle Theft, Arson, Beach Trespass, & HomicideNotes: All Firearm Violations reported as Unfounded; Burglary reported upon return to home.Arrests: (1) Domestic Dispute

Community Watch/Incident Report: November 2013

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A restroom at Dolphin Beach is at long last a reality!

The homeowners in Montclair began asking for a restroom at Dolphin Beach over 20 years ago. At one time there was a serious attempt to construct a building in an effort lead by long-time resident Glenn Niemi. Architectural plans were drawn up but the project did not progress beyond the planning stage due to lack of support.

In early 2011, Mark and Allen Roltsch put forth the idea once again. The Roltsch family is one of the original residents of Montclair. Mark was an MPOA board member who, along with his family, relocated to Texas. Allen is a life-long resident of Montclair with his wife and family. The project was taken up in the Spring of 2011 and the Restroom Project Committee was formed that included Catherine Kudrick, Allen Roltsch and myself.

The first step involved months of planning. After investigating cost and other factors, the decision was made to go with a pre-fabricated concrete building. The question was where to locate the building in the limited space at Dolphin Beach. Most of Dolphin Beach is an emergency spillway, and the remainder is a cemetery on top of the hill; therefore, the only open space above the floodplain, and accessible to a large transport truck, was the basketball court. The size of the building was also a factor. While a larger one was preferable, there were limits on the size of truck and crane that could reach the basketball court in the narrow area between the retaining wall and edge of the court. Also limiting the scope of the project was budget constraints which are determined by the Amended Declaration of Montclair. Once the building and location were selected, the next step was a site plan which was done by GJB Engineering and approved in January 2013.

There is water service to Dolphin Beach for the showers, but it is an irrigation account with no sewer service. There were meetings with the Service Authority to convert the existing service, but it was eventually decided that a new account was the most cost effective solution. It was agreed that the restroom water line would be installed to meet a service access point in Spillway Lane, and the sewer line extended across the parking lot.

Next was the involved process of finalizing quotes, negotiating with contractors and obtaining County permits. Because of the budgetary constraints on the project this was a very challenging task, however, the various construction trades, as well as the CXT building distributor, responded to Catherine’s negotiations.

The proposal was presented to the Board by Brad Hancock at the August 14, 2013 board meeting and given final approval.

The project moved forward and the building was scheduled for delivery in late fall of 2013. There were hurdles in securing the various County permits but eventually they were all obtained and the building delivered and set up without any problems on December 19, 2013.

This project would not have succeeded without the support and cooperation of the following people: Catherine Kudrick, who started the project as MPOA President and saw it through to completion as a volunteer and project manager; Al Roltsch, who provided expert advice on County requirements and supervised the pad installation; Aaron Clark of Prince William Pipeline, who went beyond what was required in installing the water and sewer lines; the Prince William Pipeline foreman on the job, Earl Corbin, who was most helpful in having his crew hammer through the granite beneath the parking lot and otherwise doing whatever was asked of him; Greg Budnik of GJB Engineering, who did the site plan; JABS Construction, who installed the electrical and assisted with the last minute revisions to the plans to obtain the County Building permit; Woodbridge Plumbing, who installed the ground works and who were on site when the building was delivered to make sure the plumbing lined up properly; Greg Zentarsky of CXT Buildings who was willing to negotiate to lower the cost of the building; Heather

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President’s Message

Ned Greene, President



President’s Message, continuedMcDevitt, MPOA General Manager, who assisted all through the project; and Tom Whiting and the MPOA Maintenance crew, who cleared the path up the hillside, installed the building pad, and assisted with the delivery.

Last but not least, this project would not have happened without the tenacity of the project committee (and project manager Catherine Kudrick who after leaving the Board) were determined that Montclair would have a clean restroom at Dolphin Beach for the children

and homeowners of Montclair. There were many times in the past two years when it looked impossible but the committee kept pushing forward. Montclair also owes a debt of gratitude to the contractors who were willing to keep their costs as low as possible to accomplish this community project.

The bathroom will now permit Montclair to expand the play area at Dolphin Beach relieving some of the use of Kids’ Dominion.

And yes, Donna Mezny and all the others posting positive support of the bathroom, next up should be a restroom for West Beach.

Ned GreenePresident

Montclair Property Owners Association

Annual Volunteer Reception

Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. • Montclair Country ClubInvitations will be sent to eligible residents.

Please RSVP at [email protected] or (703) 670-6187 by February 14.

The New MontclairVA.com - Coming in March!

After much work from the Communications Committee and Management Staff, the new MPOA

website, www.montclairva.com, is slated to premiere on March 1. The website will have a new look and

easier access for residents. Member-only features including events information, community news and

more will be available for all registered residents. To register, simply visit the site on March 1 and use the

registration link on the left of the page. If you have any questions about the new website, contact Megan

Chambers at [email protected].

Welcome New MPOA Staff Member

In early January, the MPOA office welcomed a Covenants Inspector, Luis

Solloso. Prior to joining FirstService Residential, Luis worked for a high-rise

condominium. Luis is currently studying Information Technology at Northern

Virginia Community College. Luis can be reached at the MPOA office by phone at

(703) 670-6187 or by email at [email protected].

Lights Out?

It has been noted that many homes in Montclair have porch lights or lamp posts that are no longer

working. These outdoor lights are not only helpful when arriving at home after dark, but can also

discourage unwanted activity. Please check your outdoor lighting to ensure all bulbs are fully functional.

Office Closure

The MPOA office will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of President’s Day.

Warm regards,

Heather L. McDevitt

General Manager


Manager’s Message

Heather McDevitt, General Manager

February 10, 2014 Record Date - The date for determining which Persons are Members and entitled to vote.

February 13, 2014 Notice of Annual Meeting & Annual Meeting Packet mailed to all owners of record.

February 19, 2014 List of Members as of Record Date available for review at MPOA office.

March 13, 2014 Referendum Ballots and Internet Voting Deadline Thursday, 5 pm before the Annual Meeting.

March 15, 2014 Annual Meeting: Registration 9 am; Call to Order 10 am; Referendum In-Person Voting 9 am to approximately 11:30 am.

Annual Meeting Administrative Schedule


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Public NoticeAs approved at the January 8, 2014 Board of Directors meeting. These amendments will go into effect March 1, 2014.

Amendments to Community Guidelines Section 3, Enclosure 1 Standing Committee Charters - Safety Committee Charter1. Purpose/Background: The Montclair Security Force patrols the community of Montclair to observe and report. They provide a twenty-four hour per day

patrol of the community in highly visible security vehicles with radio and telephone communications with police and emergency services. In 1996, the MPOA BOD expanded the mission of the standing committee, which oversees the Montclair Security Force to include safety matters and concerns of Montclair. The name of the committee was changed to the Safety Committee, to reflect this expanded responsibility. The Safety Committee shall act to assist Montclair Property Owners Association in developing and implementing practices that make the community safer and support programs that promote safety for Association members, such as Neighborhood Watch, National Night Out, street safety, and address issues such as crime statistics and crime prevention.

2. Mission/Objectives: a. To provide oversight over the implementation of policies, directives, resolutions, and communications of the MPOA BOD concerning safety and security in the community. b. To provide information to the MPOA BOD on the overall operation, management, and effectiveness of the Montclair Security Force. c. To review, analyze, and recommend modifications to the operations and/or management policies and procedures of the Montclair Security Force to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the force. d. To discuss, develop, and recommend necessary safety measures that will best serve the citizens of Montclair.To promote awareness and involvement by Montclair Property Owners Association members to report and rectify safety issues within the community. Provide review and input to recommend policies, resolutions, and communications of The Montclair Property Owners Association Board of Directors (MPOA BOD) concerning safety and security in the community.3. Type: The Safety Committee will be a standing committee. Committees are advisors to the Board of Directors. Their primary role is not to establish

policies, but rather to provide information and options to enable the BOD to make fully informed decisions for the Association. Every volunteer on the committee has an equal right to express their opinions and ideas as how to best serve the interests of the community. The role of the Committee members is to work together in a cooperative and open manner to complete the mission and responsibilities of the Committee.

4. Guidance: The Safety Committee will be guided by the MPOA Articles of Incorporation, Declaration, Bylaws, Community Guidelines, Security Procedures, and other policies, directives, resolutions, and communications of the BOD.

5. Responsibilities/Requirements: a. To discuss, investigate, and recommend appropriate organizational objectives for the committee. b. To maintain, cultivate, and pursue beneficial contacts with various agencies in Prince William County and the Commonwealth of Virginia that will enhance the safety, security, and welfare of Montclair. c. To facilitate communications between the Montclair Security Force, the BOD, and the residents of Montclair. a. The Safety Committee is responsible for reviewing and monitoring the safety and security of our community. b. Discuss, investigate and recommend necessary safety measures that will best serve the residents of Montclair. c. Remain in regular contact with the Prince William County Police department in concert with our Management contractor to be informed of potential criminal situations and issues in the area; and to notify the Board of Directors as appropriate and develop communication materials for their dissemination. d. Develop crime prevention and awareness programs for the Association such as the Neighborhood Watch Program. e. Monitor and report any safety violations or illegal activities to law enforcement agents, the Board of Directors, MPOA General Management Staff and encourage residents to do the same. f. Compile quarterly and yearly periodic summaries of police reports for incidents occuring in the neighborhood, distribute to the Board of Directors and Management staff to be shared with Montclair residents.6. Administration: The committee will follow the procedures and guidelines in Article 3 of the Community Guidelines.

Amendments to Resolution #13-135 Policies and Procedures Relative to the Collection of Routine and Delinquent Assessments3) Delinquent Accounts and Reminder Notice c. The Board Treasurer shall review Owner accounts on a quarterly basis for each fiscal year and may remove past due balances from Owners’ accounts which are $5.00 or below. Upon notice by a Member of an account discrepancy or waiver request: 1. If the Accounting Department cannot resolve an issue of a late and/or service fees with a Member, they will prepare a summary report and forward this report to the Treasurer, via the General Manager, with a recommended course of action; 2. If the issue involves any adjustment to the Member’s account, including any member requesting the removal of a late and/ or service fees from their account, the General Manager will have the authority to credit accounts up to $45.00 and the Treasurer shall authority up to $100.00. The reasons for granting or not granting the request and the Account Department’s report will be forwarded to the Board of Directors with the appropriate report from the General Manager and/or Treasurer. 3. If the issue or Member request for the waiving of late and/or service fees cannot be resolved then the open issues, along with the appropriate recommendations from the Accounting Department, General Manager, and/or Treasurer, shall be referred to the Financial Appeals Board (FAB), a standing committee of the Board for resolution.


• Approved minutes from the December 11, 2013 Board meeting, with amendments to items #13-277, #13-279 and #13-285;• Approved acceptance of the revised Montclair Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for 2014;• Approved discussing a community outreach plan for support of the Deed of Declaration Amendment on the 2014 Annual Meeting ballot;• Deferred variance for existing roof to February meeting;• Approved variance for waiver of submittal of permits on existing deck;• Approved PIR and Variance for existing black corrugated plastic tubing;• Approved fowarding account to legal counsel for failure to submit dock renewal form and proof of insurance;• Approved acceptance of the 2014 Annual Meeting Packet;• Approved proposal from Bristow Area Triathlon and Swimming to manage the Montclair Triathlon;• Approved publication on March 1, 2014 of new MPOA website after final MPAC approval;• Approved revision of Safety Committee Charter (see page 9);• Approved the nomination of Catherine Kudrick as Distinguished Montclairion of the Year for 2013;• Approved amendment of Resolution #13-135.

Board Briefs - January 8 Board of Directors Meeting

2013 Montclairion of the Year

Catherine KudrickCatherine Kudrick served the Montclair community as a board member starting in 2006 in

multiple positions including Secretary, 1st Vice President and President. During her time on the

MPOA Board she was instrumental in ensuring the landscaping plan for the medians was adopted

and implemented, including the inclusion of the Blue Star Memorial and the benches placed along

Waterway Drive. Without Catherine’s hard work and dedication, the bathrooms at Dolphin Beach

would not be a reality.

In addition to her MPOA positions, Catherine has also served for

many years as the president for her townhome association, Nob Hill.

Congratulations, Catherine, and thank you for your contributions to the

community!


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Montclair Property Owners Association - 2014 Annual MeetingSATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2014 AT THE MONTCLAIR COUNTRY CLUB REGISTRATION 9 A.M., CALL TO ORDER 10 A.M.__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Are you eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting?Only Owners of Record in good standing are eligible to vote, and only one vote per lot may be cast on each issue. To be in good standing, any financial obligation to the Association must be paid by 5 p.m. on the Record Date, Monday, February 10, 2014.

Watch for your Annual Meeting Packet!The 2014 Annual Meeting Packets will be mailed to Members on Thursday, February 13, 2013. Members eligible to vote can do so in one of four ways: electronically via the internet; by mail; by fax; or in person at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 15, 2014. Online voting instructions and PINs will be included in the Annual Meeting Packets

Learn About the CandidatesBeginning Friday, January 31 at www.montclairva.com & www.facebook.com/groups/MontclairPOALearn candidates’ views, priorities, strategies, and their visions for the community’s future.

2014 Annual Meeting Agenda9:00 a.m. Registration opens *Day of Meeting Referendum Balloting opens10:00 a.m. Declaration of Quorum/Call to Order Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance10:10 a.m. Proof of Notice of Meeting10:15 a.m. President’s Remarks (State of the Association)10:25 a.m. Introduction to Candidates for Board of Directors10:45 a.m. Call for Nominations of Candidates from the Floor, if quorum is met10:50 a.m. Amendment to the Declaration11:00 a.m. Treasurer’s Report11:10 a.m. Presentation of Budget *Day of Meeting Referendum Balloting closes at end of presentation11:40 a.m. Reports of Standing Committees of the Board12:00 p.m. Reports of Officers of the Board of Directors12:15 p.m. Homeowners’ Time Adjournment

Times are approximate. Public comments permitted during the introduction of candidates, budget presentation, and committee reports.____________________________________________________________________________________________

NOTICE! - ANNUAL MEETING PACKETS TO BE SENT TO ALL OWNERS OF RECORDThe 2014 Annual Meeting packets will be mailed to the Owners of Record on Thursday, February 13, 2014 by Election Trust, the company hired by MPOA to administer this election. Non-owner residents, while eligible for all Montclair amenities and activities, are not eligible to vote. If you are an owner of a lot in Montclair and in good standing (all assessments, fees and charges paid by February 10, 2014), and do not receive a packet in the mail by Friday, February 21, 2014, please contact the MPOA office to make arrangements for a replacement from Election Trust.

This year the lot owners will be asked to vote for four At-Large Representatives to serve on the Board of Directors, the FY2015 Budget and the Amendment to the Declaration. Owners of Record may vote via the internet, mail, fax, or in-person at the Annual Meeting on March 15, 2014.

Paper ballots should be mailed by Friday, March 7, 2014. Ballots submitted by fax or internet must be submitted by 5 p.m. EST, Thursday, March 13, 2014.

Your vote is important. To achieve quorum at the Annual Meeting, our governing documents require that 25% of the eligible voters cast a vote on the budget. Failure to meet quorum may require a second meeting to be held in order to vote on the budget.For any questions, please contact any Board member or the MPOA office at (703) 670-6187.

Pat HallSecretary, Montclair Board of Directors

2014 Annual Meeting Candidate Profiles_________________________________________________________________________________________________

At-Large Board of Director Candidates (4 Vacancies)

Robert Clemens Home: (703) 580-53964397 Ashgrove Drive Email: [email protected]

How long have you been a Montclair owner? 2 years.

Do you have any homeowners’association and/or committee experience?I am the Co-Chair of the Landscape Facilities Maintenance Committee and a member of the following committees: Safety, Budget, and Montclair Triathlon. As a squadron Aviation Safety Officer, I was chair of the Human Factors Board and the Aviation Safety Board

Do you have other experience that would contribute to your success as a board member?I am intimately familiar with current and emerging issues within Montclair through committees and monthly attendance at MPOA Board meetings. As a Marine Corps Officer, I collaborate with diverse groups of people to achieve organizational goals and participate in/lead working groups that successfully solve organizational problems and streamline processes.

Why are you interested in serving on the MPOA Board of Directors?To continue community service - as I retire from the Marines - and to bring a fresh and objective view to the management of Montclair. Specifically, to review our guidelines and make changes where necessary to reflect current trends in Montclair and promote improving the functionality and aesthetics of our recreation and common areas.

Give a brief statement of views on what you feel you can contribute to the community and what you would like to see done in Montclair.I support events that: increase the sense of community among residents, improve Montclair’s recreation and common areas, and generate budgets that are sustainable under the current yearly assessment. I want to see parking issues resolved, and the development of a Montclair Mission Statement and Vision Statement to guide our actions.__________________________________________________________________________________________________


Pat Hall Home: (703) 878-79574711 Timber Ridge Road Email: [email protected]


Do you have any homeowners’association and/or committee experience?I was the Communications chair prior to serving on MPOA Board; Executive Board member and current President of the Island Homeowners Association for 19 years, and an at-large Board member and current Secretary for MPOA for the past 3 years.

Do you have other experience that would contribute to your success as a board member?I’m an executive Board member (Treasurer) with the PWC Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and a member and prior Vice President of the Quantico FBI Citizens Academy Alumni.

Why are you interested in serving on the MPOA Board of Directors?As a former Communications Committee Chair and current Board Liaison, I initiated many changes in the articles in The Montclairion and encouraged CC Chairs to continue to keep it fresh. The Montclairion has become a “must read magazine.” I fostered update of a new website which will continuously upgrade our communications.

Give a brief statement of views on what you feel you can contribute to the community and what you would like to see done in Montclair.Montclair is a hidden jewel in PWC. I want the rest of NoVA to know how great it is. I would like more block parties and game nights that would involve members of the community. I want to exploit the many recreation areas and add bocce courts at the beaches.

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2014 Annual Meeting Candidate Profiles, Continued__________________________________________________________________________________________________


Brad Hancock Home: (571) 229-5050 Cell: (703) 357-366315690 Buck Lane Email:[email protected]


Do you have any homeowners’association and/or committee experience?I have been on the MPOA Board for the last six years and served on the Covenants Committee for a year prior to being elected to the Board. Additionally, I am an active member of the community, participating in and volunteering for community events and moderating the MPOA Facebook group.

Do you have other experience that would contribute to your success as a board member?In addition to my service in Montclair, I am a Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional, which provides structure to my decision making process and program management. As a facilities professional, I understand the facets of communications management, contracting , budgeting , etc. that contribute to a community to running smoothly.

Why are you interested in serving on the MPOA Board of Directors?Having served on the Board, I understand many of the member’s current concerns and the future challenges facing the community. I would like to continue to serve the community and build on the successes of my past years of service, such as increasing communications within our membership.

Give a brief statement of views on what you feel you can contribute to the community and what you would like to see done in Montclair.I firmly believe that open communications are paramount to MPOA thriving. I have pushed for increasingly convenient communications including: information being available electronically, implementing and moderating MPOA’s Facebook group, and moderating a town hall meeting on parking. I hope to continue to foster communications and innovative solutions with my service.

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Tracy Hansen Home: (703) 590-06114750 Hopkins Drive Email: [email protected]

How long have you been a Montclair owner? 21 years (1981-87, 1989-90, 1999-present).

Do you have any homeowners’association and/or committee experience?• MPOA Board: 1st VP 2007-2010 & 2013, 2nd VP 2004-2007 & 2010-2013, Secretary 2003-2004, Director-at-Large 2002-2003 • 1st VP, acted for President, planned quarterly management reviews. • 2nd VP, oversight of MPOA Standing Committees. • MPAC chairman, overseeing MPOA publications.• Community Events Committee: Chairman 2000-2002, planned & executed events.

Do you have other experience that would contribute to your success as a board member?My former career as Director of Accounting & Human Resources at a Princeton consulting firm, and current job in HR for PWCS, along with a BS in Sociology, provides me the skills necessary to deal with the diverse issues and personalities that come before the board.

Why are you interested in serving on the MPOA Board of Directors?Montclair has experienced many changes over the years and has still maintained a high standard of quality of life & resale value in our homes. Serving on the board will enable me to ensure that these continue to be true and that our assessment dollars are spent wisely and responsibly.

Give a brief statement of views on what you feel you can contribute to the community and what you would like to see done in Montclair.I am willing to continue to put forth the time and effort necessary to be a productive member of the BoD. To ensure that the quality of life that neighbors have come to expect from living in Montclair is maintained and that the views of the residents are represented._________________________________________________________________________________________________


2014 Annual Meeting Candidate Profiles, continued__________________________________________________________________________________________________


Doug Taggart Home: (703) 878-1216 Work: (703) 772-09934501 Andrews Place Email: [email protected]


Do you have any homeowners’association and/or committee experience?I have been a member of the MPOA Board for 15 years. I have served as the Board’s Vice President, Treasurer and President. I have also served as a HOA representative to the Virginia Legislative Action Committee (VALAC).

Do you have other experience that would contribute to your success as a board member?I like working with people. As a Board member I enjoy the challenges of helping set the course for Montclair with a goal of keeping Montclair an attractive community to live. As a member of the Board, I take pride in being open-minded, fair and predictable in my actions.

Why are you interested in serving on the MPOA Board of Directors?As a U.S. Coast Guard officer that moved many times during my active duty years I was not able to get involved in the areas where my family lived. Being a Board member provides me with a means of giving back to the community that we now call home.

Give a brief statement of views on what you feel you can contribute to the community and what you would like to see done in Montclair.Maintaining our property values is founded in enforcement of our covenants. Keeping Montclair a community with high curb appeal, well maintained common areas, and the community events portfolio is important to me. As a Board member I will remain committed to achieving these goals for Montclair.

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Best Asian Food

Best Mexican Food

Best Pizza

Best Take Out

Best Overall Restaurant

Best Date Spot

Best Barber Shop/Hair Salon

Best Contractor/Handyman

Best Dental Office

Best Auto Repair

Best Daycare/Preschool

Best Fitness Center

Best Physician Office

Best Plumber

Best Spa Services

Voting Begins February 3!

Vote for your favorite local businesses in Montclair’s Best of 2013! On Monday, February 3, the MPOA office will begin accepting votes for your favorites in the below categories. To submit your votes, visit the MPOA Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/MontclairPOA and click the link at the top to vote. Cast your vote by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 28. Winners will be announced Monday, March 3 on the Facebook group and in the April Montclairion.

Help Wanted: Summer PositionsLooking for a summer job? The MPOA is now accepting applications for seasonal employment in the following positions:

Recreation GuardMust be 16 years of age or older and able to work varied hours enforcing MPOA recreation rules and regulations in a fair manner. Valid driver’s license and transportation preferred, but not required.

Recreation Guard SupervisorMust be college student or equivalent and have worked one or more seasons in a position of similar responsibility. Must have driver’s license and have transportation for use to and from assignments during the work day.

For more information on the positions, contact the MPOA office at (703) 670-6187. Applications may be obtained at the office during business hours.

Interested in becoming a lifeguard at one of the Montclair beaches this summer? Contact John Reilly at Jazzie Pool by calling (703) 532-0242 or email [email protected]. An application can be obtained on their website at jazziepools.net.


ROBERT ALTON • BUCK ARVIN • LINDA ARVIN • TAMRA AVRIT • MAGGIE BAILEY • BARBARA BALL • MARY BETH BANNON • TERRY BASHAM • RICK BEAMAN • KAY BEERS • BRIAN BELL • RAY BOISVERT • VICTORIA BOWYER

• JENNIFER BROOKS • JENNIFER BUSER • AARON CARPENTER • GREG CARPENTER • AUSTIN CARROLL • CATHLEEN CATALDO • LAUREN CAVENDISH • JIM CECH • TINA CECH • ROBERT CLEMENS • LESLIE COLE • AMY

COLLIER • ROGER DEERY • VALERIE DELONEY • RACHEL DENNIS • NATALIE DENNIS • CRAIG DICUS • MAGGIE DICUS • JOSEPH DICUS • JACKSON DICUS • NANCY DIXON • ANDREW EAST • MELINDA EAST • NATE EBERLE

• JIM ENGLERIGHT • DEBBIE ENGLERIGHT • PETER FRANK • TAVA JO FOSTER • SAMI GIBBS • RON GITLIN • BETH GITLIN • NED GREENE • JAMES GREENWOOD • MICHELLE FISHER • PAT HALL • BRAD HANCOCK • LORI

HANCOCK • MEGAN HANCOCK • TRACY HANSEN • ALIYA HARRINGTON • JANELLE HATTON • STACI HAWKINS • DAULTON HAYNES • LINDSAY HEATON • FRANZ HELCHINGER • TRISHA HELCHINGER • ALEX HITE • CURTIS

HOAGLAND • ERIC HOEPPNER • SUZANNE HOEPPNER • SIDNEY HOEPPNER • SAMANTHA HOEPPNER • ED HULL • STANLEY JARZOMBEK • SHARYN JARZOMBEK • JERRY JEKIELEK • MICHAELA JOHNSON • BENJAMIN

JONES • MARIE JULIANO • KELLY KENT • LINDA CHENG-KHAN • SACHA KHAN •

SCOTT LARRABE • JENNIFER LEONHARD • KEITH LIVELY • NOA LOWRY • AMANDA

MACISAAC • CATHY MANNING • TRACY MARCUCCI • DOUGLAS MAROCCO

• TASHA MARSH • BILL MCCOMBS • MORGAN MCCOMBS • CHARLES

MCKEONE • TREY MCKINNON • PAUL MCMAHON • KENNETH MELSON •

ROGER MERRITT • LESLEY NEBB • CHRISTOPHER NICOLAI • MICHELLE

NICOLAI • MITCHELL NICOLAI • GRACE NICOLAI • CHRIS O’CONNOR • TOMMY

O’BRIEN • MIRIAM ONOBRAKPEYA • CANDICE OSSMAN • JILL PALERMON

• ALEXA PARKER • TERRY PAVLAK • KATHY PAVLAK • DENISE PENNINGTON

• CAROLYN PEREZ • JOE PEREZ • ELIZABETH PEZELY • JASON PHILLIPS •

KATHLEEN PHILLIPS • KARMON PRIMAS- HAILEY • THOMAS RACHELE • BILL RISKI

• JAMES ROBERTSON • ANNE ROBERTSON • CAREY ROESSEI • AL ROLTSCH • SARAH ROMERO • EMMA ROSS • GARY ROSS • CHERYL SAGGERS • GAIL SANFTLEBEN • MARK SCHUETTE • ELIZABETH SCHUETTE •

MEGHAN SCHUETTE • COLLEEN SCHUETTE • SEAN SCOTT • CRISTINA SEYLER • MARIANNA SHEEHAN • PRECIOUS SHERRY-NOTAR • ADAM SIEGEL • TRAVIS SMIEJA • TERI SMIEJA • HENRY SMITH • KEVIN SMITH •

VICKI SMITH • ROBERT SPARKMAN • CYNTHIA SPARKMAN • BILL STEM • LINDSAY STERLING • DALE STOUTENBURGH • LINDA STOUTENBURGH • SAMANTHA STOVALL • JACOB STOUFFER • RON STOUFFER • TONI

STOVALL • BART STROMER • TIARRE STROMER • ROB SWETZ • DOUG TAGGART • TERRY TALLENT • KATHY TKAC • DANIELLE TOLAR • RACHEL TRAMMELL • TIMOTHY TRAMMELL • MEAGAN TRAMMELL • LAUREN

TRAMMELL • JEROME TRAUGHBER • LORI TRAUGHBER • JOSEPH WAITE • TIFFANY WAITE • BILL WARNER • RENAE WHITED • NICOLE WILBERG • SPENCER WILEY • BUD WRENN • JENNIFER ZEFFER • MARK ZIV

thank you2013 volunteers


ROBERT ALTON • BUCK ARVIN • LINDA ARVIN • TAMRA AVRIT • MAGGIE BAILEY • BARBARA BALL • MARY BETH BANNON • TERRY BASHAM • RICK BEAMAN • KAY BEERS • BRIAN BELL • RAY BOISVERT • VICTORIA BOWYER

• JENNIFER BROOKS • JENNIFER BUSER • AARON CARPENTER • GREG CARPENTER • AUSTIN CARROLL • CATHLEEN CATALDO • LAUREN CAVENDISH • JIM CECH • TINA CECH • ROBERT CLEMENS • LESLIE COLE • AMY

COLLIER • ROGER DEERY • VALERIE DELONEY • RACHEL DENNIS • NATALIE DENNIS • CRAIG DICUS • MAGGIE DICUS • JOSEPH DICUS • JACKSON DICUS • NANCY DIXON • ANDREW EAST • MELINDA EAST • NATE EBERLE

• JIM ENGLERIGHT • DEBBIE ENGLERIGHT • PETER FRANK • TAVA JO FOSTER • SAMI GIBBS • RON GITLIN • BETH GITLIN • NED GREENE • JAMES GREENWOOD • MICHELLE FISHER • PAT HALL • BRAD HANCOCK • LORI

HANCOCK • MEGAN HANCOCK • TRACY HANSEN • ALIYA HARRINGTON • JANELLE HATTON • STACI HAWKINS • DAULTON HAYNES • LINDSAY HEATON • FRANZ HELCHINGER • TRISHA HELCHINGER • ALEX HITE • CURTIS

HOAGLAND • ERIC HOEPPNER • SUZANNE HOEPPNER • SIDNEY HOEPPNER • SAMANTHA HOEPPNER • ED HULL • STANLEY JARZOMBEK • SHARYN JARZOMBEK • JERRY JEKIELEK • MICHAELA JOHNSON • BENJAMIN

JONES • MARIE JULIANO • KELLY KENT • LINDA CHENG-KHAN • SACHA KHAN •

SCOTT LARRABE • JENNIFER LEONHARD • KEITH LIVELY • NOA LOWRY • AMANDA

MACISAAC • CATHY MANNING • TRACY MARCUCCI • DOUGLAS MAROCCO

• TASHA MARSH • BILL MCCOMBS • MORGAN MCCOMBS • CHARLES

MCKEONE • TREY MCKINNON • PAUL MCMAHON • KENNETH MELSON •

ROGER MERRITT • LESLEY NEBB • CHRISTOPHER NICOLAI • MICHELLE

NICOLAI • MITCHELL NICOLAI • GRACE NICOLAI • CHRIS O’CONNOR • TOMMY

O’BRIEN • MIRIAM ONOBRAKPEYA • CANDICE OSSMAN • JILL PALERMON

• ALEXA PARKER • TERRY PAVLAK • KATHY PAVLAK • DENISE PENNINGTON

• CAROLYN PEREZ • JOE PEREZ • ELIZABETH PEZELY • JASON PHILLIPS •

KATHLEEN PHILLIPS • KARMON PRIMAS- HAILEY • THOMAS RACHELE • BILL RISKI

• JAMES ROBERTSON • ANNE ROBERTSON • CAREY ROESSEI • AL ROLTSCH • SARAH ROMERO • EMMA ROSS • GARY ROSS • CHERYL SAGGERS • GAIL SANFTLEBEN • MARK SCHUETTE • ELIZABETH SCHUETTE •

MEGHAN SCHUETTE • COLLEEN SCHUETTE • SEAN SCOTT • CRISTINA SEYLER • MARIANNA SHEEHAN • PRECIOUS SHERRY-NOTAR • ADAM SIEGEL • TRAVIS SMIEJA • TERI SMIEJA • HENRY SMITH • KEVIN SMITH •

VICKI SMITH • ROBERT SPARKMAN • CYNTHIA SPARKMAN • BILL STEM • LINDSAY STERLING • DALE STOUTENBURGH • LINDA STOUTENBURGH • SAMANTHA STOVALL • JACOB STOUFFER • RON STOUFFER • TONI

STOVALL • BART STROMER • TIARRE STROMER • ROB SWETZ • DOUG TAGGART • TERRY TALLENT • KATHY TKAC • DANIELLE TOLAR • RACHEL TRAMMELL • TIMOTHY TRAMMELL • MEAGAN TRAMMELL • LAUREN

TRAMMELL • JEROME TRAUGHBER • LORI TRAUGHBER • JOSEPH WAITE • TIFFANY WAITE • BILL WARNER • RENAE WHITED • NICOLE WILBERG • SPENCER WILEY • BUD WRENN • JENNIFER ZEFFER • MARK ZIV

thank you2013 volunteers


Vote “YES” to Amending the Deed of DeclarationThis article has been written and agreed upon by all eleven members of the MPOA Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors urges all Montclair homeowners to vote “Yes” in support of adopting the Second Amendment to the Montclair Deed of Declaration at the Annual Meeting on March 15, 2014 (see the end of this article for the proposed amendment). This amendment requires at least 67% of those casting ballots to vote “Yes” in order to adopt it. All of the MPOA Board members urge you to take a minute to read the information that follows. Simply voting to pass the proposed budget and to elect a Board member but leaving blank a vote of “Yes” or “No” on the proposed amendment is actually a “No” vote against the document change. Please plan to vote in order to establish quorum for the Annual Meeting and vote “Yes” in support of adopting the Second Amendment to the Montclair Deed of Declaration.

Recent Virginia Supreme Court rulings prohibit an association’s right to impose

monetary sanctions unless there is clear language in the governing documents to include its declaration (or master deed) and its bylaws. The Virginia courts are now demonstrating a tendency toward restricting any authority exercised by community associations unless that authority is expressly created by the association’s governing documents. Changes to our Deed of Declaration are necessary to bring Montclair’s governing documents in compliance with these rulings.

Home ownership in a community governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA) like Montclair includes entering into a contract to abide by the Association’s governing documents. These documents contain covenants, conditions, and restrictions that run with the land and all owners are subject to these documents’ terms and provisions. The Board of Directors has a fiduciary responsibility to uphold and enforce these governing documents.

For years, Virginia community associations like Montclair have enforced their governing documents by suspending nonessential privileges or by imposing monetary sanctions against owners who violate association covenants. As is the case in Montclair, associations have typically and historically established the processes used to impose sanctions through adoption of resolutions called “due process resolutions.” These resolutions and the enforcement processes are contained in other subordinate association documents like the Montclair Community Guidelines (see http://www.montclairva.com/documents).

The proposed Amendment to the Montclair Deed (see http://www.montclairva.com/documents for a copy of the Deed) addresses three areas related to assessments:1. Establish within the Deed enforcement

of covenants by clearly stating authority to assess “reasonable charges.” This is a critical missing aspect of the current Montclair Declaration as recently interpreted by the Virginia State Supreme Court in review of another Virginia HOA.

2. The opportunity for owners in good standing to pay assessments in monthly installments with service fees included as part of selecting this option. The current Declaration characterizes an annual assessment due on the first day of the fiscal year and makes no reference to a monthly installment program, as is the current practice.

3. The collection of assessments and the need to stipulate the specifics on assessing a late charge.

Covenant enforcement is a consuming job for the management company. Typically, the vast majority of covenant violations are resolved through the notification process as communicated in letters of violation from the management company. Using statistics from the calendar year 2012, nearly 99% of covenant violations were resolved through the notification process. Without approval of this Amendment, unresolved violations will require the Association to initiate a process where the Association corrects the violation and seeks reimbursement, suspends privileges (common area access), and/or files a suit seeking an injunction to compel compliance, to include the recovery of the Association’s

If the Amendment is not approved:

1. Payment of assessments through

the monthly installment plan will

end - full assessments will be due

on the first day of each fiscal year

(starting May 1, 2014);

2. Covenants violations will result in

lengthy and costly court actions.


attorney fees and costs.

On average, over a 12 month period, the total number of covenant violations that resulted in additional assessments, i.e., monetary sanctions intended to compel covenant compliance is approximately 24 per year. Statistics show that of these 24 annual cases, 19 were resolved by imposing monetary sanctions, thus averting legal action. The remaining five required legal action to seek resolution.

Since December of 2012 (when the Court’s determination became widely known in Virginia), collection attorneys have refused to take on any covenant-based cases with monetary sanctions imposed to force covenant compliance if an association’s documents are not clear on applying such charges.

It is important to understand that Montclair’s current Declaration considers seeking an injunction to compel compliance to include the recovery of the Association’s attorney fees and costs. However, as noted in the pre-2013 statistics, this will mean that an additional 19 cases per year will require court injunctions to compel compliance because the monetary sanction tool is no longer available to encourage compliance.

The MPOA Declaration requires the Board to protect and enforce Montclair covenants. In doing so, it is our desire to achieve the correction of covenant violations as inexpensively as possible for both the homeowner and the Association as a whole. The means to do this is the application of monetary charges in the form of an added assessment to compel covenant compliance. This long-standing practice of enforcement minimizes expense and embarrassment for the owner, and minimizes the need for costly legal action, and minimizes the need to go to court.

Your vote is important - please vote “Yes” to approve the Second Amendment to the MPOA Deed of Declaration.

Look for further information in the weeks leading up to the Annual meeting to include the MPOA website, the 2014 Annual Meeting literature and personal outreaches across the community by your elected Board members.

-------- PROPOSED AMENDMENT --------R1. The Amended Declaration dated March 31, 1990 and recorded on April 18, 1990 in Deed Book 1729, at page 955, et. seq. among the land records of Prince William County, Virginia, submits the lots and common areas within the residential planned community of Montclair to the covenants, conditions and restrictions therein set forth.R2. By its terms, the Amended Declaration may be amended with the approval of at least sixty-seven percent of the votes present and voting at a duly convened meeting of the Association at which a quorum is present.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTNOW, THEREFORE, the Amended Declaration is amended as follows:1. Article 3, Section 3.7 (c) is deleted in its entirety and the following paragraph is substituted in its stead:(c) Limitations. The rights and easements of enjoyment created hereby shall be subject (in addition to any easements granted or reserved in this Declaration or pursuant to the other Association Documents) to all rights and powers of the Association when exercised in accordance with the other applicable provisions of the Association Documents, including without limitation the Association’s right to regulate the use of the Common Area and to establish reasonable charges therefor, to suspend the rights of Lot Owners to use the services, amenities and facilities in the Common Area for violations of the Association Documents, to grant easements across the Common Area, to dedicate portions of the Common Area and to mortgage the Common Area.

2. The fifth paragraph of Article 4, Section 4.2 (a) is deleted in its entirety and the following paragraph is substituted in its stead:Any and all such assessments and other charges shall be a lien against each Owner’s Lot as provided in Section 10.2 hereof. Except as provided immediately below, on or before the first day of each fiscal year, each Owner shall pay to such Person at such place as the Board of Directors may direct the annual assessment due for that fiscal year. Notwithstanding the foregoing and subject to the provisions of Section 10.2 (b) hereof, the Board of Directors may permit those Owners in good standing who elect to do so to pay the annual assessments in installments during the fiscal year. In such event, the annual assessment shall be due in such installments and on such dates as the Board of Directors

may determine and shall be subject to such service fees, not exceeding five percent (5%) of each installment, as the Board of Directors may fix from time to time. All sums collected by the Board of Directors with respect to assessments against the Lots or from any other source may be commingled into a single fund.

3. Article 4, Section 4.5 is deleted in its entirety and the following paragraph is substituted in its stead:Collection of Assessments. Any assessment, or installment thereof, not paid within ten days after the due date shall be delinquent and shall accrue a late charge in such amount as may be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors in an amount not to exceed fourty-five dollars ($45.00) or such other amount as may be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 10.2 (b) hereof. The Board of Directors shall take prompt action to collect any assessments for Common Expenses due from any Owner or member that remain unpaid for more than thirty days after the due date for payment thereof.

4. Article 10, Section 10.1 (h) is deleted in its entirety and the following paragraph is substituted in its stead:(h) Imposition of Charges and Suspension of Rights. The Board of Directors shall have the power to suspend the use of any service, amenity or facility located on the Common Area, to suspend the right to vote in the Association (pursuant to Subsection 3.2 (d) of the Bylaws) or to impose charges not to exceed those authorized by Section 55-513 of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended in any instance of an Owner found by the Board of Directors to be responsible for a violation of the Association Documents, including but not limited to nonpayment of assessments which are more than 60 days past due. No such penalty shall be imposed until the Owner charged with such a violation has been given notice and an opportunity for a hearing as set forth in Subsection 10.1 (i) hereof. The Board of Directors may deliberate privately but, shall either announce its decision in the presence of the Owner or give the Owner notice thereof. A decision adverse to the Owner shall require a two-thirds majority vote of the Directors present and voting at the meeting at which a decision on the violation is made.

Vote “YES” to Amending the Montclair Deed of Declaration.


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Valentine’s BreakfastThere are so many things to love about Valentine’s Day and this year it happens to fall on a Friday! To make this day extra sweet send the kids off to school with a breakfast that is sure to keep their hearts and their tummies full.

Heart-Shaped PancakesUsing either ready-mix batter or batter from scratch pour batter into the center of a heat resistant heart shaped cookie cutter on a preheated skillet. Once the pancake has set remove the cookie cutter and flip. Top pancakes with fresh heart shaped strawberries and a dash of whipped cream for some added

sweetness.

Egg and Bacon SandwichUsing a heart shaped cookie cutter, crack an egg in the center of the cookie cutter over a preheated skillet. Allow to cook and remove from heat. Assemble one slice of bacon into a heart shape by folding midpoints toward the center and cook. Using the cookie cutter, cut toast into heart shape and assemble.

Banana-Strawberry SmoothieIf you are on the go, then fire up the blender to make this healthy smoothie. Combine 2 cups Chopped Banana, ½ cup frozen strawberries, 1 ½ cups vanilla yogurt, and 1 tablespoon honey in a blender. Blend until smooth. Garnish with a heart-shaped strawberry.To keep the love going throughout the school day add your own valentine to your child’s lunch to let them know just how much they are loved.


SchoolsHenderson ElementaryBon Voyage Assistant Principal Caroline Goddard! Just before the Winter Break, we learned that Henderson’s AP, Caroline Goddard, was appointed as the new Principal of Ellis Elementary School in Manassas effective January 2. We’re sad to lose such a beloved member of our Henderson family, but happy for Mrs. Goddard who will be a totally amazing Principal for her new school!

The Wizard of Oz Comes to Henderson!Auditions were held in late December for a musical production of the Wizard of Oz. Over 100 students will be included in the cast with even more participating behind the scenes! Rehearsal began in January and will continue until the performances, which will be held March 27-29. Parent volunteers are needed to help with costumes, props, makeup, publicity, programs, graphic design, set building, house manager, dressing room supervision, set load-in and strike, ticket sales, cast party and more. If you can help in any way, please email [email protected].

Henderson Elementary’s Indoor-Outdoor Community Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, March 22 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

rain or shine! (In the event of rain, outdoor vendors will be located in the gym.) Visit the outdoor sale and find bargains from vendors selling from rented spaces! At the indoor sale, you’ll find the cafeteria loaded with a colossal array of donated new-to-you treasures! All proceeds will be used to buy much-needed new technology for Henderson’s classrooms plus after-school clubs, field trips, classroom supplies, scholarships, class parties, assemblies and so much more!

Bursting at the seams? Need to de-clutter? Rent a space at the outdoor rummage sale in Henderson’s parking lot! All vendors are welcome and need not be a Montclair resident. Cost per space is $20 or $15 for PTCO members & non-profit organizations with a $10 nonrefundable deposit per space. Please make checks payable to Henderson PTCO. For reservations or questions about the outdoor sale/renting spaces, contact Jennifer Buser at [email protected].

Have unwanted, gently used items laying around that need a home? Want to donate to a good cause? We’re seeking donations of gently used items such as clothing, shoes, baby/toddler equipment & accessories, household items, antiques & collectibles, small furniture, home decor, linens, complete/clean toys

& games, sporting equipment & bikes, jewelry, tools, kitchen items, small working appliances, handheld electronic games, bric-a-brac, thingamabobs and whatnots for our indoor rummage sale! (While all donations are appreciated, large furniture, mattresses, old televisions/computers, large exercise equipment and items in non-working or poor condition cannot be accepted.) All unsold items will be donated to the new Goodwill store, so your donations will benefit both our school and our community! Donations can be dropped off in the Henderson Elementary School’s lobby (3799 Waterway Drive, Montclair 22025) on March 19 & 20 (Wednesday & Thursday) 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. and March 21 (Friday) 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 4 p.m.-7 p.m. All donations are tax deductible and receipts will be available. Have a question about the indoor rummage sale or donations? Contact Gabrielle Goggin at [email protected] or (703) 590-2966.

We also welcome gently used books, CDs, DVDs & video game donations for the “Recycled Reads” book sale! We need them for all ages and genres (but no encyclopedias or text books, please). Books, DVDs, CDs and video games can be dropped off anytime during the month of March in the drop box located in the school’s lobby.

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Boy ScoutsTroop 35By Matthew LaGrange, Troop ScribeIt was a Happy New Year in January for Boy Scout Troop 35. Our scouts, led by Conner Pedersen, planned and held an amazing over-night lock-in at All Saints Church. The scouts who attended had an awesome time playing games of all sorts, eating pizza and staying up the whole night. Troop 35 also held their annual family ski trip to Timberline Ski Resort in West Virginia. Scouts and their families had a great time skiing and snowboarding and enjoying some winter fun.

Troop 35 has a group of scouts preparing for a trip to the Philmont Scout Ranch High Adventure Base this summer. They participated in their first work-up hike which will help prepare them to carry all their gear and supplies, and to help them adjust to the stronger physical demands on their bodies. They will complete about ten work-up hikes before departing for Philmont Scout Ranch in northern New Mexico in July.

If you or someone you know is interested in scouting, please contact Scoutmaster Dave Legge at [email protected] or visit the troop website at http://www.troop35dumfries.com/index.html. A boy scout is always prepared. Troop 35 is prepared to welcome you.

GroupsMontclair Lions ClubWinter Classic Tickets Now on SaleTickets are now on sale for the Montclair Lions Club’s 2014 Winter Classic Charity Texas Hold-Em Poker Tournament. This year’s Winter Classic will be held on February 22. With your support the Winter Classic has grown to be one of the largest and most competitive charity Texas Hold-Em events in Northern Virginia. Funds from this event support Lions charitable work within Prince William County including sight and hearing testing for elementary school age children, seeing eye dog program, Boys & Girls clubs and support for ACTS. For the 2014 Winter Classic the Lions have selected the Pediatric Primary Care Project as our goal charity. Your support could help us fund up to $1,800 to provide care for 9 children. Tickets are now available for a $50 donation. The field is limited to 200 players who will compete for over $3,000 in prizes and services and our champion bracelet. The Lions wish to welcome our newest Winter Classic sponsor; the Professional Poker Players Alliance. “Dedicated to Protecting America’s Favorite Card Game”, their support for the Winter Classic can be found at thePPA.org.

Limited Table Sponsorships, which includes one sponsor seat to play, remain for a $150 donation. To reserve a table sponsorship, or to obtain ticket information, please contact Lion Jim Cech (703) 680-2363, Lion Dave Marr (703) 371-9587 or email us: [email protected].

Mail order reserved seat tickets can now be obtained by sending a $50 donation (check/money order) to: Montclair Lions CharitiesP.O. Box 246Dumfries, VA 22026.Please include a return self-addressed stamped envelope if you do not wish to wait for your tickets at Paid Will-Call on the day of the event.

Looking for a Deserving High School SeniorAnnually the Montclair Lions Club sets aside funds to award scholarships to high school seniors from Forest Park and Hilton High Schools. Local home-school students who demonstrate a commitment to their community and their advanced education are also eligible. To help us ensure all available funds are awarded please contact your guidance counselor for details and an application. Additional details can be obtained by contacting Lion Lynn Wallace at (703) 580-4963.

Donate Your EyewarePlease drop off your used eyeware at the MPOA office or at the office of Dr. Conrad DDS & Associates, located at the Country Club entrance to Montclair, on Waterway Drive. Additional information about Montclair Lions activities and Membership opportunities is available at our website at: http://www.orgsites.com/va/montclair-lions/.

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Schools, boy & girl scout troops, and other local groups: submit your article for News Around the Community by the 5th of the month to [email protected]


2014 Birthday Bag DriveSaturdays in FebruaryDid you know, there are generally 30 children staying at any given shelter throughout Northern Virginia each month? While shelters receive donations during the holidays, and other donations to help feed, clothe and house the children and their families; there are few resources to make sure these children feel special on their special day - their birthdays! We may not be able to ensure every child has a celebration, but we can make a difference, and the Birthday Drive is how it is done! However, it is not possible without the help of friends in the community! With the Birthday Bag Drive, each donor is asked to donate a gift bag with the following contents: cake mix, frosting, candles, and a wrapped gift for a boy or girl, labeled with a suggested age and gender, and one additional birthday related item. Gift cards are great for teens! Please contact [email protected] to arrange the collection of your donation. FREE

Beauty and the BeastSaturdays in February, 1 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, LortonPresented by Mestey Films Productions. LIVE onstage! Join us for an afternoon of adventure with Vianlix Mestey’s original adaptation of the classic fairy tale! A self-centered Prince is cursed to spend eternity as a hideous and frightening beast, will he ever find the way to break the spell? Running time 55 minutes with one intermission, appropriate for all ages. Concessions available before the performance and at intermission. Tickets are $12 for adults, $9 for children under 12 years old. $$

Collectors Showcase 2014Daily through FebruaryWorkhouse Arts Center, LortonCollectors Showcase 2014, a fundraiser and exhibit, features the best in visual arts from all the Artists at the Workhouse. The exhibit, on view January 11 through March 1, features up to 100 works of art by local artists in the Workhouse Artist Program. Paintings, fiber arts, photography, wood, ceramics and blown and fused glass are available to own in an exciting lottery-style auction and fundraiser on March 1, 2014. FREE

“Drink This!”Through February 2Workhouse Arts Center, LortonFrom the elegant, ceremonial tumbler to the comfortable simple mug, an exhibition of 71 works from five countries offers a surprising sample of the many ways contemporary artists interpret the cup in “Drink This!” Workhouse International Ceramic Cup Show. Juried by internationally recognized ceramic artist and professor Sam Chung, the show presents lively and unusual approaches to the ceramic drinking vessel. The 71 works represented here were selected from hundreds of entries from ten countries. “There were cups that told a story that transcended the object itself,” Chung said, “while others created an innate craving for a drink that fit the cup’s character. These were the cups that pushed me over the edge.” FREE

Library Baby!Wednesdays in February, 3-3:30 p.m.Dale City Neighborhood Library, Dale CityWe sing! We play! We read! Stories, songs, and finger plays for moms and babies. Ages 0 to 2. FREE

StorytimeWednesdays in February, 10:30 -11:15 a.m.Dale City Neighborhood Library, Dale CityStories, songs and activities for ages 2 to 5. FREE

Ultimate FrisbeeSaturdays in February, 9 amSouthlake Recreation Center, MontclairA group of neighbors get together for a friendly game of ultimate frisbee on Saturday mornings. If you would like to play, please contact Frank at (703) 583-8680. All ages and abilities are welcome! No experience necessary. FREE

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Storytime at the Dale City Library - Wednesdays in February

Sat 1A Broadway Valentine8 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, LortonThis weekend performers explore the romantic section of the Broadway songbook with this early tribute to Valentine’s Day. For characters on the musical theatre stage, love is never easy. This is why some of the most memorable songs can be beautiful, tragic or even hysterically funny! Bring a friend or bring a date for a musical journey that is sure to touch your heart. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Cash bar available. Advance ticket reservations highly recommended. Previous shows have sold out prior to performance date. Tickets are $25 and include planche campagnarde. $$

Sun 2A Broadway Valentine1 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, LortonSee Saturday, February 1 information. $$

Wed 5American Women: The Long and Winding Road7:30 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, LortonYears of Languish (1920s-1950s) Cynthia Harrison, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, George Washington University, will speak and Gail Zander, Ph.D., psychologist will be a guest panelist. The intense hardships experienced by women during the Great Depression were followed by unprecedented involvement in what had been exclusively men’s work during World War II. Women took new jobs outside the home, developed new skills and were afforded new opportunities. Following the return of men from war however, women once more were

forced back into low-paying, low-profile positions. $10 donation is suggested. FREE

Sat 8Sustainable Vegetable Gardening Series10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Chinn Park Library, Prince WilliamPlanning your organic vegetable garden & soil preparation. Growing our own food, using nature as a guide and incorporating sustainable practices is good for our bodies and good for the earth. These 3 classes cover the essential topics - planning the garden, using organic sustainable techniques to develop healthy productive gardens, and growing good garden soil. These practices are on display at our Teaching Garden and showcased in our Saturday in the Garden programs. There is no charge for these classes; please register. FREE

Doggie Tales11 a.m.-12 p.m.Dale City Neighborhood Library, Dale CityDoggie Tales is a reading program sponsored by PWPLS and Therapy Dog International where children ages 4-11 come and read to a few canine friends. Come by and read to a dog or just drop in for a visit. No sign up required. FREE

Historic Occoquan Chocolate Walk11 a.m.-4 p.m.Historic OccoquanEnjoy grazing through Historic Occoquan tasting chocolate goodies in over 30 shops. In addition to chocolate tasting, register to win a string of freshwater dyed chocolate cultured pearls valued at $250.00 (no purchase necessary). FREE

Prune it Right1:30-3:30 p.m.Benedictine Monastery, BristowTaught by Rachel Habig-Myers, MS, MPS. Learn best practices for timing, technique for pruning trees and shrubs. This class includes a classroom and hands-on information. Dress for the weather. This class is free, please register. FREE

Imago - FROGZ2-3 p.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasThis critically acclaimed troupe brings their enchanting mix of dance, circus arts, masks and illusions to the Hylton Center. In this show that had two Broadway runs, a cast of five transports the audience out of their everyday lives in segments that include frogs doing acrobatics, penguins playing musical chairs, lizards wrestling, and a paper bag coming to life. The sidesplitting humor and witty commentary in this magical performance are sure to wow audiences of all ages. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children. $$

Sun 9Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel4-6 p.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasAppearing in Northern Virginia as part of its first tour of the United States, this orchestra (now in its seventh decade) is a centerpiece of Israeli cultural and musical life, and boasts a massive following in its homeland. The Hylton Center is honored to welcome these illustrious musicians to Merchant Hall under the baton of Principal Guest Conductor Boguslaw Dawidow, renowned for his clear conducting style, passionate energy, and immense musical knowledge. This stirring program includes Carl Maria von Weber’s Overture to Euryanthe and Tchaikovsky’s larger-than-life Symphony No. 4. Young, award-winning Israeli pianist Roman Rabinovich joins the orchestra to tackle one of the most difficult works in the piano literature, Rachmaninoff ’s Piano Concerto No. 3. $$$$

Mon 10Monday Evening Storytime5:30-6:15 p.m.Dale City Neighborhood Library, Dale CityFor families who can’t come to the library during the day. Evening Storytime offers stories and fun. All ages welcome. FREE


Around Town - February Events

Historic Occoquan Chocolate Walk - February 8

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Tue 11Love Me Tender12-1:30 p.m.Montclair Country Club, MontclairYou are invited! Bring friends! Sponsored by Woodbridge Christian Women’s Connection. Candice Ramsey Johnson, married in September 2013, will do a Powerpoint presentation on her wedding. Music by singer and talented musician George Hackbarth, Elvis impersonator singing love songs. Speaker Fran Kashchy of Chambersburg, PA “Riding Through Life with Laughter and Tears.” Luncheon reservations must be made no later than Wednesday, February 5 by phone at (703) 314-5111 or by email at [email protected]. For cancellations, call no later than 10 a.m. the Monday before the luncheon. Late cancellations must be honored. $$

Sat 15The Underground Railroad Network to Freedom11 a.m.-3 p.m.Leesylvania State Park, WoodbridgeThe Leesylvania property is associated with the flight of two runaway slaves as well as a slave who escaped in 1848. A band of escaped slaves also informed Union soldiers of Confederate activity at the property’s Freestone Point in September 1861. Learn about aspects of the park’s rich and diverse history as Leesylvania celebrates Black History Month. Displays will illustrate the park’s inclusion into the National Park Services Network to Freedom program. FREE

Sun 16The Underground Railroad Network to Freedom11 a.m.-3 p.m.Leesylvania State Park, WoodbridgeSee Saturday, February 15 information. FREE

Bringing Nature Home2-4 p.m.Community Center, Manassas ParkPrince William Wildflower Society with the support of the Prince William Master Gardeners are sponsoring a lecture by Doug Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home for which he won the Silver Medal from the Garden Writers Association. The speaker will discuss the important ecological roles of the plants in our landscapes, emphasize the benefits of designing gardens with these roles in mind, and explore the consequences of failing to do so. No admission charge, but reservations are strongly encouraged by calling the Extension Office at (703) 792-7747 or by sending an email to [email protected] with your name as well as a daytime telephone number or email address. Refreshments will be served. FREE

Tue 18Matinee Idylls: Marcolivia12:30-3 p.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasThe award-winning violin and violin/viola duo Marcolivia perform a colorful variety of folk-based classical music from many nations and eras. The duo are regular guest artists performing throughout the Washington D.C. area as well as internationally. Their diverse repertoire ranges from the lively Baroque folk dances of 17th century France and the lyrical German folk songs by Mozart to the 20th century, with its rythmic Eastern-European folk duos and the folk music of the Americas including bebop, jazz and Latin dances. Enjoy a buffet lunch catered by an outstanding local restaurant followed by a one-hour concert and a coffee and dessert reception with the artists. Tickets are $43 for the concert & lunch, or $20 for the concert only. $$$

Fri 213rd Friday Book Discussion Group2-3 p.m.Padrino’s Pizza, Dale CityJoin Dale City Neighborhood Library’s 3rd Friday Book Club on the 3rd Friday of every month at 2 p.m. at Padrino’s Pizza in the Center Plaza Shopping Center behind the library for a lively discussion. Call for the book information and to reserve a copy. FREE

Sat 22Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel:The Power and Passion of Beethoven8-10 p.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasThis virtuoso pianist and skillful commentator returns to the Hylton Center with a thrilling program featuring some of Beethoven’s most beloved works. For the past four decades, Jeffrey Siegel has enthralled audiences with his illuminating and witty insight into the lives and works of the world’s legends of classical music. His unique and popular “concerts with commentary” series has delighted piano aficionados and turned neophytes into classical music devotees. This performance will feature the rousing Rage Over a Lost Penny, the pathos-filled Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op/ 13, more popularly known as the Sonata Pathétique, and Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-flat minor, Op. 81a, known as the Les Adieux or Farewell Sonata. Tickets are $38, $30, or $22. Free student ticket available, with Mason ID, on February 11. $$$

Gotta Catch ‘em All - Pokemon Day!10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Dale City Neighborhood Library, Dale CityBring your cards and Pokemon DS games to play, trade and earn points towards badges. No reservation required. FREE

Sun 23Book Talk - Bradley Gottfried2-3 p.m.Manassas Museum, ManassasTalk with author Bradley Gottfried on his book, The Maps of the Bristoe Station and Mien Run Campaigns at 2 p.m. at the Museum. This event is free. This book is the fifth installment in the Savas Beatie Military Atlas Series. Few historians have examined what happened to the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac during the critical months following Gettysburg. Perfect for the easy chair or for walking hallowed ground, The Maps of the Bristoe Station and Mien Run Campaigns is a seminal work that, like Gottfied’s earlier atlases on Gettysburg, First Bull Run, and Antietam, belongs on the bookshelf of every serious and casual student of the Civil War. FREE

Mon 24Monday Evening Storytime5:30-6:15 p.m.Dale City Neighborhood Library, Dale CitySee Monday, February 10 information. FREE

Wed 26The Peking Acrobats7:30-9:30 p.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasThese brilliant acrobats make their Hylton Center debut with a spellbinding performance jam-packed with breathtaking feats that are guaranteed to leave audiences of all ages speachless and on the edge of their seats. Boasting appearances from NBC’s New Year’s Holiday Special, to a television special with Ellen DeGeneres, to the hit film, Ocean’s 11, The Peking Acrobats have also collaborated with prestigious symphony orchestras from across the United States. Their ancient art form dates back thousands of years, but their unique acts - which include juggling, tumbling, magic and much more - are as fresh and awe-inspiring to today’s audiences as ever before. Pre-Performance Discussion: Member of the Company. Tickets are $48, $40, or $32. Free student ticket available, with Mason ID, on February 18. $$$

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MPOA Sub-Associations

Alexander Square Homeowners Assoc.Alexander Pl. & Henderson Ln.President, Mike Powers - (703) 583-0654Disclosures & BillingJoan Klein - (703) 491-6218General [email protected]

Island Homeowners AssociationKeswick Ct., Royal Crescent Ct., & Timber Ridge Dr.President, Pat Hall - (703) 878-7957Disclosures, Ruth Gordon - (571) 285-3090

Northside Townhome AssociationBridgeport Dr., Maple Glen Ct., Mill Spring Dr., Oak Crest Ct., & Sugar Maple Ln.Community Management [email protected]

Nob Hill Forest Townhome AssociationCliffview Dr., Jonathan Ct., Kenton Cir., Vals Way, Whisperwood Ct., & Windsong Ln.Community ManagerLin Stauffer - (703) 670-2376President, Catherine Kudrick

Southlake Cove Townhome AssociationBarnacle Pl., Beachland Way, Buena Vista Dr., Ebb Tide Ct., Lands End Ct., Lansdale Pl., London Pl., Marshlake Ln., Port Washington Ct., Sanibel Ct., Seal Pl., Viewpoint Ci., & Winding Creek Ln.Community ManagerLin Stauffer - (703) 670-2376President, Guillermo Garcia

Southlake Landing Townhome AssociationBackwater Ct., Montview Dr., Saltwater Dr., & Widewater Dr.Community ManagerLin Stauffer - (703) 670-2376President, Barbara Smith

Southlake Recreation AssociationCommunity ManagerLin Stauffer - (703) 670-2376Chairman, Dan Schwemmerwww.SouthlakeRecreation.com

Water’s Edge Townhome AssociationBeachwater Ct., Inlet Pl., Spring Branch Blvd., Streamside Ct., & Waters Edge Ct.Voicemail - (703) 580-5554PresidentTony Blevins - [email protected] & BillingJoan Klein - (703) 491-6218www.WETAatMontclair.com

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Community InformationBoard of Directors MeetingsThe Board of Directors meets the second Wednesday of the month at the MPOA office. The Executive (closed) Session of the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Open Session for all residents and guests at approximately 7:30 p.m.

AssessmentsAssessments are $510 when paid in full, or $53 when paid monthly. Monthly assessments are due on the first of the month, May through February. Any assessment not received within ten days of the due date will incur a $45 late fee. Payments placed in the dropbox at the MPOA office after 5 p.m. on the 10th will not be processed until the next business day and will be considered late. Please mail assessment payments along with payment coupons to:

Montclair POA c/o FirstService ResidentialPO Box 11983Newark, NJ 07101-4983

Please bring payment coupons when making assessment payments at the MPOA office.

Trash CollectionTrash: Mondays & ThursdaysRecycling: MondaysYard Debris: ThursdaysSpecial Pick-Ups: ThursdaysAmerican Disposal - (703) 368-0500

The MontclairionThe Montclairion, Montclair’s monthly publication, has advertising space available on a first come, first served basis. Please call to verify space availability.

Display AdsBlack & White1/8 Page (3.5” x 2.25”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $901/4 Page (3.5” x 4.5”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150

Color1/2 Page (7.25” x 4.5”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3251 Page (8.625” x 11.25”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$750

Classified AdsMPOA Residents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10Non-MPOA Residents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15

Limit 40 words per classified ad.

Ad DeadlineNo later than the 5th day of the month prior to publication.

Contact InformationSamantha Bates - (703) [email protected]


CleaningB&L Cleaning Service20 years experience, owner operated. References available by Montclair residents. Military discount. Bond/insured call for free estimates. (703) 216-7329 www.bl-cleaningservice.com

Flower Fresh Home CleaningFlower Fresh Home Cleaning servicing happy Montclair residents for 27 years. Come home to a Flower Fresh house. Amazing references. Call Michelle - (703) 878-3486.

Green Machine Carpet TeamWe are a family owned Eco-Friendly carpet cleaning company and we use only chemical free products. Free estimates. Visit our website at www.greenmachineteam.com or phone (571) 296-8154.

House Cleaning by Husband & Wife TeamExperienced and owner-operated. References available. FREE estimates. $25.00 OFF first cleaning for new customers. Bonded & insured. Call Billy for free consultation, (703) 232-9036.

R&M Cleaning Services/House CleaningReliable experience, good references, flexible scheduling, reasonable rates. We bring our own equipment. Weekly, biweekly, monthly, occasionally, move in/out, offices. For free in-home estimate, call Maryen/Raul at (703) 321-5335.

Home ImprovementA-1 Drywall DoctorA-1 Drywall Doctor is American owned & operated. We offer drywall finishing, repairs & installation. Water damage analysis & painting services. Montclair resident over 20 years. Please call us for a free estimate (571) 481-0558.

AAAA! Customer ServiceIS OUR GOAL! Remodel kitchens, baths, basements, painting, caulking, drywall, wood rot, doors, windows, flooring, decks and repairs, more! Licensed and insured! (703) 730-2327; [email protected]

AAAAABasements, baths, kitchens, deck and fence repair, power washing, exterior wood rot, drywall finishing and repair, crown molding, foreclosure specialist and more. 28 years’ experience. Licensed & insured. Free estimate - (703) 987-5096.

A Picture Perfect Home ImprovementLoyal 12-year Montclairion advertiser! Licensed, bonded, insured. Exterior/interior remodel - basement, bath, kitchen, decks, painting, etc. Handyman services available. If it can be done, we can do it! BBB member. NO MONEY DOWN! Call Mike (703) 590-3187. www.pphionline.com

At My PainterInterior and exterior painting, power washing, deck & fence staining. Prompt and reliable. Quality work at a reasonable rate. Free estimates. (703) 615-0923. Owner operated (USMC Ret.).

B&L HandymanFather and son team, longtime Montclair residents, specializing in decks, finishing basements, power washing, deck staining, electrical, gutter cleaning, etc. Reasonable rates, free estimates, bonded and insured. References available. Call (703) 670-3247.

BrickworkAll types of brick construction and repair; chimneys, patios, sidewalks, etc. Masonry contractor with 25 years’ experience. Montclair resident, references, free estimates. Call Ken Bradshaw at (703) 368-0984.

Cabinet MastersBathroom vanities, kitchen, storage cabinets. Pull out drawers and organizing solutions. Granite, laminate and solid surface countertops. Home and office workstations, closet organization, bookcases and wet bars. Full service design and installation company with over 20 years of experience. Montclair resident with references. Licensed and insured. Free estimates (703) 331-5781; [email protected].

Climatrol Heating & Cooling Corp(703) 981-6664; www.climatrolhvac.com. Only $79.95 for heating and cooling system inspections or diagnostic service fee. Get 10% off discount on repairs with this ad. Free second opinion on heat exchanger and compressors. Family owned, operated, licensed and insured small business. Our prices are extremely competitive and our service is thorough.

Electrical ServicesCeiling fans, recessed lights, outdoor lighting, dimmers, etc. New wiring and remodeling. Free estimates. (703) 398-5917

Electrical WorkSmall jobs OK! Switches, outlets, new circuits, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, tubs and spas, service upgrades, basements, home inspection services, more! Licensed, insured! (703) 296-2867; [email protected]

Fred’s Finest PaintingsPaint interiors and exteriors, remove wallpaper, power wash homes and decks and stain, minor wood repairs. Licensed and insured. FREE estimates. Business (703) 878-4872, cell (703) 966-7030.

G&S Carpet ServicesAffordable steam cleaning. Rugs, furniture, pet stains/odors, water damage. Insured. 3 areas, $60. 8 areas, $120. 10 areas, $160. (703) 987-0359.

Grout/Tile RestorationRegrouting, grout staining, tile repair, steam clean/seal caulking. Call Dale with Grout Masters of Virginia. (703) 468-1733.

Junk HaulingYards and basements cleared. Furniture & appliances disposal. Also offering Yard work services. Email [email protected] or call (703) 497-4976 or (703) 599-8385.

Neighborhood Garage DoorsRepair and replacement of residential garage doors and openers. Local, family-owned and operated. (703) 680-5716 [email protected]

R.A.F. Painting & Pressure Washing, Lic & InsInterior and exterior painting, pressure washing, deck staining. From hundreds of satisfied residential customers from St. Mary’s Cathedral to historic Goolricks Pharmacy. “Integrity, reliability and meticulous workmanship” never jumping back and forth between projects, payment upon completion. Always one home at a time. FREE estimates and sterling references. (540) 720-1713 or (540) 273-1781.

Wess’s Home ImprovementTile and marble installation. Complete kitchen and bath remodeling. Licensed and insured. Special offers for Montclair residents. www.wesshomeimprovement.com; (703) 499-1577

Landscaping/LawncareAt My LandscaperWinter specials for retainer walls, patios and walkways. 50% off labor rate. Limited time offer. Don’t delay, call today. Major credit cards accepted. Free estimates. Montclair resident. (703) 795-7788

Lessons/TutorDavid KayGuitar and piano lessons in Cardinal Area. Former Air Force, beginners welcome. Call Dave (703) 878-3757.

Piano LessonsAll ages, day & evenings homeschoolers beginning through intermediate M-Sat 25 years’ experience. Call Joan (703) 590-4454.

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Need A Tutor?Call Nova Tutors on (703) 501-1978 for a price quote. We do SAT/ACT Prep, math, science and language arts at all grade levels. Rates are affordable. Visit us on www.NovaTutors.com

Businesses - OtherComputer Doctor: We Make House CallsOur Microsoft certified techs can assist with all your computer and networking needs. Professional, friendly and affordable. Serving Montclair since 1999. www.thecomputerdoctor.biz or (703) 670-7766.

Furniture RepairFurniture finishing/repair, chair caning, rush weaving, free pickup and delivery, references available. Call Jerry’s Caning: (703) 864-8187 or email [email protected]

Help Accounting Services Inc.Individual and business income tax preparation. (703) 232-8821; [email protected] http://PayMyEmployees.com/

Mary KayA new age of beauty is born. Introducing NEW! TimeWise Repair. Go back in time and lift away the years. Deanna Sivers, www.marykay.com/dsivers (703) 670-8742.

Paw Keepers Pet Sitting ServiceCelebrating 10 years of service in Montclair! Dedicated and professional, our pet sitters ensure your pets routine will continue in the safe, familiar environment of their home. Daily dog walks, weekend, vacation, holidays. All types of pets. Elderly & special needs. Licensed, bonded, references. Jennifer (703) 445-8090, www.pawkeeperspetsitter.com or [email protected]

Taxes! Taxes! Taxes!Individual and business tax preparation. Simple or complex returns. Free e-file. CPA/MBA. Contact us: (703) 232-8821. PayMyEmployees.com, [email protected]

Zumba/Insanity/Cardio Kickboxing/Hip-HopFitness classes. HIPS Fitness LLC offers fun, safe & effective fitness classes in your area! Group Instruction, Charity, Private and Corporate Events! Information & online discounts at www.hipsfitness.com or (703) 688-2511.

MiscellaneousLight HaulingYards and basements cleared. Furniture and appliance disposal, lawn mowing. Call (703) 497-4976 or (703) 599-8385. Email: [email protected]

Law Office of Douglas S. Anderson, PLLCEstate Planning: We provide plan documentation, counseling, design, education and maintenance during the creation and life of a revocable living trust, last will and testament, medical directives, powers of attorney and/or probate assistance. (703) 490-0901 or email [email protected].

Mailboxes by EdReplace existing mailbox with all new materials. MPOA specifications. Free estimates. Call (571) 606-9939.

Personal TrainingStart the New Year off right. Reach your goals, get fit and healthy in 2014. One on one or small group training in my Montclair home. Fitness can be fun! Reasonable rates, free fitness assessment. Call Claire (571) 274-7065.


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SLL..........................................Southlake Landing Townhome AssociationSRA...........................................................Southlake Recreation AssociationSRC...................................................................Southlake Recreation CenterWETA................................................Water’s Edge Townhome Association

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ASHA....................................Alexander Square Homeowners AssociationIHA.............................................................Island Homeowners AssociationNOB..........................................................Nob Hill Townhome AssociationNTA........................................................Northside Townhome AssociationSLC...............................................Southlake Cove Townhome Association

SLL..........................................Southlake Landing Townhome AssociationSRA...........................................................Southlake Recreation AssociationSRC...................................................................Southlake Recreation CenterWETA................................................Water’s Edge Townhome Association

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