AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION FROM THE KENTLANDS CITIZENS ASSEMBLY

October 11, 2024 Issue 374

Management

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Kentlands Clubhouse

301-948-2071

clubhouse@kentlands.com

*Visual Change Application*

Deadline - October 21 by 5pm

Submit your VCA via TownSq

KCA Budget & Finance Advisory

Committee (Zoom) - October 15

@7:30pm ZOOM LINK

KCA Historical Trust Meeting

November 6 @6:30pm ZOOM LINK

KCA Board of Code Compliance Meeting - November 14 @6:30pm

KCA Annual Meeting @7pm &

Board of Trustees Meeting (Hybrid) Thursday, October 24 @8pm

ZOOM LINK

Town Crier

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Foundation

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Montgomery

County

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Trash & Recycling Schedule

For Bulk Trash Collection call

301-258-6370 or email bulkpickup@gaithersburgmd.gov

Montgomery County Residents Make the Right Call

9-1-1 only for emergencies,

301-279-8000 only to report non-emergencies, and

3-1-1 for general Montgomery County government information

Kentlands Facilities Waiver

to be completed by all

residents and guests using

Kentlands Amenities

Northern Lights Dazzle Kentlands Residents

Chris Campbell, KCA President

In an unexpected celestial spectacle, Kentlands was treated to a stunning Northern Lights display on the evening of October 10, 2024. This rare phenomenon, usually reserved for much farther north, lit up the sky with vibrant colors.

The unusual sight was attributed to heightened solar activity, and residents gathered in parks and open spaces like the lakes, capturing the magical moments on their phones and sharing their experiences on social media. Curious spectators alike were left in wonder as the lights lit up the night sky, reminding everyone of the beauty and mystery of our universe.

Erin Reed has provided a beautiful photo of the Northern Lights taken from Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds, MD.

If you would like to share your photos of the Northern Lights, we would be thrilled to publish them, space permitting, in our November Kentlands Town Crier.

The deadline to submit your images is Sunday, November 13, at 11pm. Please email communicationsdirector@kentlands.com

Proposed Administrative &

Equity Resolution (AR-3 & ER-6)

Vehicle Policies

Dear Kentlands Citizens,

As many of you may recall from my previous communications, the Kentlands Citizens Assembly Board of Trustees and management have been working to update Administrative Resolution (AR) #3: Vehicle Policies. While we previously published a revised version and opened the floor for comments, the Board ultimately chose not to vote on the resolution.

Recently, we have begun discussions about splitting AR-3 into two distinct documents. According to our By-Laws § 3-103b, Administrative Resolutions are designed to manage the use and control of Community Property, while § 3-103a covers Equity Resolutions (ER) that govern actions limiting or controlling property rights. For example, our Kentlands Design Code is classified as ER-1.

To clarify our vehicle policies, we propose to create two new documents:

AR-3: Vehicle Policies on Community Property – governing vehicle use in common areas (mews, clubhouse parking lot, etc.).

ER-6: Vehicle Policies on Assembly Lots – addressing vehicle use on private lots

We want to emphasize this change is not intended to impose stricter regulations than what currently exists in AR-3. Instead, we aim to align our documents with the language of our By-Laws.

We are now publicly posting the proposed AR-3 and ER-6 for your feedback. The Board will consider adopting these resolutions at the Board of Trustees Meeting on October 24th at 8 PM. You can share your comments via email at president@kentlands.com or attend the meeting in person. Attached to this email are the current Administrative Resolution #3, the new proposed AR-3, and the new proposed ER-6. All three documents are also available on the Kentlands website.

Thank you for your continued engagement and support.

Best,

Chris Campbell

KCA President

CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING:

AR-3 (Current, 5.27.2020)



AR-3 (Updated 9.26.2024)

ER-6 (Updated 9.27.2024)

HALLOWEEN HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST

Of course, October also means Halloween is just around the corner. There is nothing quite like celebrating Halloween in Kentlands, where houses are beautifully decorated. We are excited to announce the Annual Kentlands Halloween Decoration Contest.

The KCA will once again recognize outstanding displays in the following categories:

Best Overall

Scariest

Most Creative

Best Townhouse or Condo

Best Block or Street

Your participation is key to making this event a success! We invite you to submit nominations for the Annual Kentlands Halloween Decoration Contest. Whether it is your home, a neighbor’s, or any house in the neighborhood that catches your eye, we want to hear from you. Send your nominations to:

https://forms.gle/By7XfxVi7HA2q1sJA. Our judges will select winners in each category.

Additionally, we are looking for families to help judge the entries! If interested, please complete this Google form

(https://forms.gle/J4CKNn4duhvr9Fqe6), and we will contact you.

The KCA hopes our residents have a wonderful and safe Halloween.   

NOTICES & REMINDERS

City of Gaithersburg Oktoberfest

Sunday, October 13, noon-5pm

Please click on the link for road closures and more details.

Oktoberfest Link

City of Gaithersburg Bulk Trash Pick Up

All residents must first schedule an appointment for bulk trash pick up BEFORE placing any items curbside.

You are asked to not place any bulk pick up items out for collection until you have a scheduled appointment.

Condominium and apartments are responsible for their own trash and recyclable pick-up service. Storage and pick-up policies must meet the requirements of the Kentlands Citizens Assembly.

Bulk Trash Pick Up Link

Kentlands is a NO Dumping Community

Illegally dumped trash is more than just an eyesore! It is expensive to clean up, negatively impacts our quality of life and economic development, and the plastic debris may end up in our waterways and oceans.

Dumping any waste on property that is not licensed as a disposal facility is unlawful. Illegal dumpers are subject to fines.

Help Stop Illegal Dumping

Each of us has a role to play in preventing illegal dumping. Let's not contribute to the problem, but instead, be part of the solution.

To report materials that have been illegally dumped, call City of Gaithersburg, Neighborhood Services at (301) 258-6340.

If you witnessed a person illegally dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.), please report it!

Don't contribute to the problem

If you hire someone to dispose of waste for you, ask to see their Waste Hauler License, and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump your items to avoid the disposal fee.

Rose Paving LLC

The Rose Paving LLC mews paving project is tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 28. Additional information will be forthcoming.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Amir Ibrahim, the Assistant Manager, at assistantmanager@kentlands.com.

This tennis clinic is a two-day event. If it rains on Saturday or people can't make it, they can go on Sunday. The event is free for all Kentlands residents.