Beltway has finally completed the sidewalk and curb work. We regret that between unforeseen complications and rain this project has dragged on much longer than expected. One delay was caused by issues that came up with the alley drain (near the steps to the shopping center) behind the townhouses on C St, and another was some of the steps leading from C St to the alley behind the townhouses.

Both caused unseen delays that could not have been avoided. Beltway will pave the three parking areas (Overlook and C St lots, and alley) on Monday and Tuesday Aug 30 and 31. Then after the new lot striping we will be finished with CSHOA work. Therefore, parking should not be restricted this weekend or Friday, and trash pickup should be normal on Friday.

Now for some town news of interest to us:

Last week at their regular Thursday meeting, The Town Council of Chesapeake Beach approved the re-paving of Arcade Ct, Band Shell Ct, Carousel Way and Dentzel Ct. They awarded the contract to Beltway Paviing and the work will begin on or about Sept 1st. The first step is to mill some of the pavement on each of those four streets, that will take place tentatively Sept 1st thru 3rd.

The second step will be to pave those four streets tentatively to take place Sept 6th and 7th. We expect more definitive information from Beltway Paving on this project in the next day or two. As of now we don’t know what their restrictions will be as far as street parking or access to driveways on those days. The town engineer and Beltway Paving have promised a quick and painless effort..

Thanks for all your patience.
CSHOA Board

The meeting began on August 10, 2010 at 7:15 pm. Board members Present: Jim Mulder, Rusty Kuhn, Charlie Pritchard, Diane Halvorsen, Roland Schlehuber. CSHOA members attending, Keith Pardieck.

Treasurer’s Report

The current financial statements were discussed and approved. Previous question about year-to-date assessment balances was clarified. We still need to ask Brenda where the late fee charges are accounted. We will also ask Brenda to stay after the general meeting and discuss and answer questions regarding full-management package from Summit.

Committee Discussion

Architectural — No report.

Beach — No report

Grounds — Andino has completed the tree removal requested by the committee and a replacement tree will be planted.

Social/Welcome — The Social Committee will be asked to oversee the arrangements for coffee and doughnuts, and any lunch items for the general meeting.

Old Business

Beltway Paving has been awarded the bid and will begin the project on August 11. Parking restriction notices have been delivered and signs have been posted. Dependent upon weather, Beltway plans to restrict parking for at least a week.

The items for the mailing for the Annual Membership meeting were reviewed. Jim will forward them to Brenda for mailing next week.

New Business

No new business.

Next scheduled meeting, September 1, 7pm, at 4026 17th St.

Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.

Yes, work will begin on Wednesday, August 11 as previously noted. Parking restrictions will be in effect from that date, Wednesday, August 11, through the following Wednesday, August 18. During that time, both townhome parking lots and the C Street alley will have No Parking during the daytime hours of 7am to 5pm. For the day that the asphalt is poured, there will be no overnight parking for at least one and possibly two nights (depends on how hot and humid it is).

The work crew needs access to these areas throughout the entire week even when they are working on the concrete repair of pathways, etc. If your car is in the way, it will be towed.

Beltway Paving will be posting notices on each affected home no later than Monday, August 9.

In addition, No Parking signs will be displayed in each of the three parking areas, and access to each area will be blocked from 7am to 5pm and overnight during the asphalt phase.

What does this mean for you?

If you normally take your car out for the entire day anyway, you will perhaps have to leave a little earlier and/or return a little later to comply with the 7 to 5 restrictions. And you will only have to find alternate parking during the 24-48 hour period when the asphalt is poured and dries.

If you need access to your car on and off during the day, you will need to remove it by 7am and find alternate parking throughout the day until 5pm when you can return to the lot. You will also have to find overnight parking for one or two nights during the asphalt phase.

For C Street residents with driveway and garage access from the alley; you will need to get your car out before 7am if you are planning to use it during the day. If you will not need your car for a given day, you can leave it in your drive or garage, and be able to get out after 5pm. During the asphalt phase you will need to find alternate parking for your car for the overnight period(s) as well, or you will be blocked in for up to a 48 hour period.

Non-townhome residents: Please help your neighbors by keeping your cars in your garages and/or drives, freeing up as much street parking as possible. If you have unused space in your drive, this would be a great time to offer its temporary use to a neighbor in one of the townhomes. If you have space, but know of no one in particular who might need it, please let one of the Board members know.

What about trash and recycling? You have two options for the two days that trash pickup will be affected (Friday, August 13 and Tuesday, August 17.)

1. You may get rid of as much trash as you can Tuesday the 10th, and store the rest until Friday the 20th at which point we should be home free and the refuse trucks will have access again.
2. Or, you walk your trash to the nearest unaffected pickup area on the mornings of the 13th and 17th. For C Street residents this would be out the front and across C Street, for the Overlook residents this would be across 17th street. If you choose option 2, please be as tidy as possible and mindful of your neighbors.

As always, we ask you to help get the information out by sharing it with your neighbors, tenants and friends who may not have access to email. If we all cooperate (and Mother Nature does too) we should have this whole process done within the designated week, with minimal disruption.

If you have any additional questions or anticipate a serious problem please contact any of the Board members below and we will try to help figure out a solution.

Thanks for your help and we can all look forward to smooth sailing (on our roads) ahead.

CSHOA Board
President, Jim Mulder, jmulder3@verizon.net, 410-257-0626
VP, Rusty Kuhns, rustykuhns@comcast.net, 703-217-2212
Treas., Roland Schlehuber, bebopster1@aol.com, 410-286-2421
Sec., Diane Halvorsen, caseypug2001@yahoo.com, 434-960-1692
At Large, Charlie Pritchard, cpritchard44@gmail.com, 301-325-0512

We want everybody to enjoy the show with family and guests.  At the same time, we have an obligation to limit the number of guest vehicles, so we can keep streets open for general safety and maintain a path for emergency vehicles.

Once again Sheriff’s Deputies will be at the intersection of C St and 17th St and also at C St and Mears Ave intersection, please respect them and follow their guidance.

You can help this system work, it has been planned for your safety, security and convenience. Please:

• Ask for passes only if you need them. If your plans change, give your passes to someone who needs them or return them to the Board.
• Plan ahead. Get passes to your guests in plenty of time. Please have your guests carpool. This saves passes, parking spaces and gasoline. If your guests are arriving early, consider having them park in public areas and walk into Chesapeake Station.
• Another option is the Beach Trolley, have your guests park someplace where the Trolley stops. Remember, this year there are three Trolleys, they can bring your friends from Dunkirk and from Deale.
• Understand that if your guests don’t have a parking pass, their vehicle will not be admitted even if you vouch for them. (If you are unable to get the pass to them in advance, you can meet them at the entrance with it.)
• Remember that you are responsible for the conduct and safety of your guests. That includes watching where they park and making sure that they have a designated driver, if needed.
• Make sure your own cars have CSHOA parking stickers so you aren’t stopped. If you need a sticker, contact Margie Hunter at 410-257-5647. (But please don’t give your sticker to a guest.)

Beginning June 9, passes for guest vehicles will be available from Keith Pardieck, 410-286-7380, keith_pardieck@comcast.net, to any resident or owner in Chesapeake Station, with a limit of four per household. Starting June 28th, any remaining passes will be available to those needing more than four until the supply is exhausted.

We have only 260 passes, because that is the maximum number of cars that can safely park in our community and still get emergency equipment through if necessary. Remember that each pass is for one car, not one individual. We don’t want to spoil anyone’s fun, and we’re not trying to limit the size of your party. We’re just trying to keep our streets safe, and all your neighbors will be grateful for your help.

Thanks for your cooperation and help, and have a wonderful Independence Day celebration.

CSHOA Board