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THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF NEW MARK COMMONS MAY 2017 Pool Opens May 27 Photo by David Sloane We are busy getting the pool ready for the coming season. The pool opens on Saturday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m. There are several changes for 2017: We have increased the operating hours during the pre-season. We have eliminated post-season hours. The pool will have regular summer hours from June 16 through the Labor Day holiday. An increase in guest fees (first time in decades) from $1 to $2 per guest during the week and $2 to $4 per guest on weekends and holidays. The NMC Board of Directors has adopted interim rules for pool parties held during regular operating hours. We will be using the same pool pass system as last year. The pass you used last year is still valid. If you are a new resident or have lost or misplaced your pass, we will be issuing pool passes upstairs in the NMC Continued on page 2 Calendar May 24, NMC 50th Anniversary Committee, 7:30 p.m., Clubhouse May 25, Community Enhancement Committee, 7:45 p.m., Clubhouse May 27, NMC Pool opens at 10:00 a.m. May 29, Memorial Day holiday June 1, NMC Board of Directors Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Clubhouse June 5, ACC, 7:00 p.m., 6 Radburn Court, RSVP to John Hansman June 6, Landscape Committee, 7:30 p.m., 7 Cumbernauld Court, RSVP to Ellen Stein June 8, Communications Committee, 7:30 p.m.. Contact Judy Rudolph for location June 10, Swim Team time trials at NMC, pool opens 1:00 p.m. June 17, Swim meet at NMC, pool opens 1:00 p.m. June 26, Swim team raft night, pool closes 8:00 p.m. July 3, ACC, 7:00 p.m., 6 Radburn Court, RSVP to John Hansman July 4, Independence Day celebration at the pool, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. July 6, NMC Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Clubhouse July 8, Swim meet at NMC, pool opens 1:00 p.m. July 11, Landscape Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m., 7 Cumbernauld Ct., RSVP to Ellen Stein July 12, Swim Team B meet at NMC, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., pool closes at 4:30 p.m. July 13, Communications Committee, 7:30 p.m., Contact Judy Rudolph for location July 17, Swim Team raft night, pool closes 8:00 p.m. July 22, Swim Team banquet, pool closes 5:00 p.m. Celebrating our 50 th Year! Founded in 1967

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Page 1: THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF NEW MARK ...newmarkcommons.org/.../07/May-2017-New-Mark-News-color.pdf2017/05/07  · 2 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 Pool Opens Continued from page 1 Clubhouse

THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF NEW MARK COMMONS

MAY 2017

Pool Opens May 27

Photo by David Sloane

We are busy getting the pool ready for the coming season The pool opens on Saturday May 27 at 1000 am There are several changes for 2017

bull We have increased the operating hours during thepre-season

bull We have eliminated post-season hours The poolwill have regular summer hours from June 16through the Labor Day holiday

bull An increase in guest fees (first time in decades)from $1 to $2 per guest during the week and $2 to$4 per guest on weekends and holidays

bull The NMC Board of Directors has adopted interimrules for pool parties held during regularoperating hours

We will be using the same pool pass system as last year The pass you used last year is still valid If you are a new resident or have lost or misplaced your pass we will be issuing pool passes upstairs in the NMC

Continued on page 2

CalendarMay24NMC50thAnniversaryCommittee

730pmClubhouseMay25CommunityEnhancement

Committee745pmClubhouseMay27NMCPoolopensat1000amMay29MemorialDayholidayJune1NMCBoardofDirectorsMeeting

700pmClubhouseJune5ACC700pm6RadburnCourt

RSVPtoJohnHansmanJune6LandscapeCommittee730pm

7CumbernauldCourtRSVPtoEllenStein

June8CommunicationsCommittee730pmContactJudyRudolphforlocation

June10SwimTeamtimetrialsatNMCpoolopens100pm

June17SwimmeetatNMCpoolopens100pm

June26Swimteamraftnightpoolcloses800pm

July3ACC700pm6RadburnCourtRSVPtoJohnHansman

July4IndependenceDaycelebrationatthepool1000amto600pm

July6NMCBoardofDirectorsMeeting730pmClubhouse

July8SwimmeetatNMCpoolopens100pm

July11LandscapeCommitteemeeting730pm7CumbernauldCtRSVPtoEllenStein

July12SwimTeamBmeetatNMC500to900pmpoolclosesat430pm

July13CommunicationsCommittee730pmContactJudyRudolphforlocation

July17SwimTeamraftnightpoolcloses800pm

July22SwimTeambanquetpoolcloses500pm

Celebrating our 50th Year Founded in 1967

2 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Pool Opens Continued from page 1

Clubhouse Tuesday May 23 from 630 to 830 pm We will also be issuing passes on opening day Saturday May 27 from 10 am to noon If parents want to allow their child between the ages of 9 and 15 to use the pool unaccompanied by an adult the child can be issued a pool pass if heshe satisfactorily completes the basic swim test and has a Pool Access Permission and Liability Waiver form signed by their parents The Pool Access Permission and Liability Waiver form must be on file with the lifeguard staff and the NMC administrator Children age eight and under will not be issued access passes They must be accompanied to the pool by their parent or a responsible adult at least 16 years old

The Pool Access Permission and Liability Waiver form appears later in this issue is posted on the NMC website at httpbitly2q84aZv_Pool_waiver_form and will be available at the Clubhouse If you have any questions please contact Administrator Jim Denny at 301-340-0288 or nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

Inside this Issue Calendar1

PoolOpensMay271

PoolPartyInterimRules3

HelpUsCelebrateOur50thYear4

PresidentrsquosPerspective5

NationalParkServiceRequiresReducedFootprintforNewMarkrsquosFederalHistoricStatus6

BoardCracksDownonClubhouseParkingLotPursuesInsuranceforCityDamages7

NMCDirectoryEmailListUpdatesNeeded8

SignUpforConcreteDiscount8

CommitteeNews9

ACCActions11

FromtheAdministratorrsquosInbox12

SpringProjectsUpdate13

Spring2017Cleanup14

2017BarracudasSchedule15

2017NMCSwimmingPoolRules16

2017 NMC Pool Hours of Operation Pre-SeasonhoursfromSaturdayMay27throughThursdayJune15bull MondaythroughFriday200to

900pmbull Saturday1000amto800pmbull Sunday1000amto900pm

In-SeasonhoursfromJune16toLaborDaySeptember4bull MondaythroughFriday1100amto900pmbull Saturday1000amto800pmbull Sunday1000amto900pm

May29MemorialDaythepoolhourswillbe1000amto800pm

July4IndependenceDaythepoolhourswillbe1000amto600pm

2017 Pool Guest Fees Effectiveforthe2017PoolSeasonweekdayguestfeesare$200perpersonandweekendholidayguestfeesare$400perperson

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 3

NEW MARK

COMMONS HOMES

ASSOCIATION INC

Websitewwwnewmarkcommonsnet

MailingAddressNewMarkCommonsPOBox4206RockvilleMD20849-4206

BoardofDirectorsJohnDaroffPresident TermexpiresMarch2018MagnusTuressonVicePresident TermexpiresMarch2019DavidSchwartzmanTreasurerSecretary TermexpiresMarch2020AlexBelida

TermexpiresMarch2020AlexandraManolatos TermexpiresMarch2019KathleenMoran TermexpiresMarch2020EllenStein TermexpiresMarch2018

AdministratorJimDenny301-340-0288nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnetOfficehours1100amndash200pmMWTh

CommitteesArchitecturalControl accnewmarkcommonsnetCommunications newmarknewsnewmarkcommonsnetCommunityEnhancement

communityenhancementnewmarkcommonsnet

LandscapeTreeandLake landscapingnewmarkcommonsnetPoolandSwimTeam mailtopoolnewmarkcommonsnetSocialnewlyestablished danceamverizonnet

NewsletterJudyRudolphEditorKirstenHallPaperNewsletterDesigner newmarknewsnewmarkcommonsnet

NextDoorNMCNearly400ofyourneighborsrepresentingmorethan60ofallNMChouseholdsareusingaprivateonlinenetworkhttpnewmarkcommonsnextdoorcomYoucanjoinatthelinkabove

2017 Pool Party Interim Rules bull TheNewMarkCommonsBoardof

Directorshastakennoticeofthepoolpartiesthatoccurduringnormalpoolhoursandhaspromulgatedthefollowingtheinterimruleseffectiveforthe2017PoolSeason

bull AllpoolpartiesmustbescheduledwiththeAdministrator

bull Partiesmaybenolongerthan2hoursinduration

bull Nomorethan15swimmersperparty(includesmemberandnon-memberguests)

bull PartiesmayNOTusethetablesandchairsonthepooldeckpartiesmayusethepicnictablesneartheplayground

bull Atleast2AdultChaperonesmustbeonthepooldeckatalltimeswhenminorswimmersareonthepooldeck

bull Theparentorguardianofeachminorpoolpartyguestmustsignaliabilitywaiver

bull Non-memberguestfeesapply

NOTETobeeligibletohostaNMCpoolpartyyoumustbearesidentornon-residentpoolmemberingoodstandingandremaininattendancethroughoutthedurationoftheparty

4 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Help Us Celebrate Our 50th Year Can you remember the day you moved into New Mark Commons What stories and fun happenings do you have to share about life here What photos (We are right now especially interested in images of the swimsuits worn by our NMC Barracuda team through the years)

Over the special summer holidays mdashMemorial Day weekend July 4th and Labor Daymdashlook for special events at the Pool and the Clubhouse being planned by the 50th Anniversary Committee Spot the yellow banners on display periodically through the summer And draw a circle around October 21 on your calendar for the big celebration at the annual Board cocktail party

bull Memorial Day Weekend Stop by the poolside table with balloons to get an information sheet and chat with our writers about life in New Mark

bull July 4 Take part in a special New Mark history contest More information coming in June

bull September 4 Labor Day While we mark summerrsquos last hurrah at

the pool we will open the Clubhouse to display historic memorabilia of a half century of life in NMC Good opportunity for children to learn about where they live

bull October 21 Board Cocktail Party and Celebration Drinks and goodies while wandering among the displays chatting with friends and neighbors mixing with old-timers being invited back We are interviewing some of our original residents and plan to tell their stories in print and other media forms

bull The publication will be supported in part through a $1000 ROC-N Matching Grant from the City of Rockville awarded earlier this month in response to the proposal submitted by the NMC 50th Anniversary Committee New Markrsquos contribution will be the hours of volunteer work by more than a dozen residents who are involved in the planning interviewing and writing of the commemorative pamphlet

IfyouhavevignettestosharepleasecontactJohnHansman(johnhansman10gmailcom)orPatReber(prparebergmailcom)ForphotospleasecontactArthurKatz(osdobykatzverizonnet)orDavidSloane(davesloaneverizonnet)

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 5

Presidentrsquos Perspective

Spring has sprung here in New Mark Commons A huge thank you goes out to Ellen Stein the Landscape Committee and all of the volunteers who participated in our annual spring clean up Everything looks beautiful Other spring projects that we are working on include getting the pool ready for opening day and new mulch for the playground

Previously I have written about repaving the townhouse parking lots While I had hoped the Board would be able to vote on a proposal at our May meeting so we could move this work forward unfortunately not all proposals were available from contractors bidding on the work We are aiming to review and vote on proposals at our June meeting

This delay means more time for you If there is paving or concrete work that you would like to do at your house while crews are in New Mark please continue to sign up at httpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts The sign up list will close approximately one week after the contract has been awarded

As we head into pool season please note a few changes to the pool rules that the Board adopted at our May meeting First guest fees have increased Second the Board adopted interim rules regarding pool parties that occur during regular pool hours All pool parties must be scheduled in advance with our Administrator Jim Denny

Our next Board Meeting on June 1 2017 will begin at 700 pm so that we can get an update on our application to the National Register of Historic Places from Peter Kurtze of the Maryland Historical Trust You will not want to miss this presentation as Mr Kurtze will be discussing the revised historic boundary required by the National Park Service and what it all means to our community

In the last two years we have made great strides in communicating with our community Our official communications channels are our website (httpwwwnewmarkcommonsnet) where you can find our calendar of events community governing documents meeting notices and minutes We also utilize broadcast emails to send out our newsletter and make timely announcements to the community We know that many members of our community use Nextdoorcom to gain information about the goings on in New Mark and discuss concerns Nextdoorcom is a great tool that allows residents to interact but please know that the Board does not control or patrol the content on NextDoor If you have a question comment or concern for the Board please email us at boardnewmarkcommonsnet or come to a board meeting and speak during the community forum We look forward to hearing from you

mdashJohn Daroff President NMC Homes Association

6 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

National Park Service Requires Reduced Footprint for New Markrsquos Federal Historic Status State official to give update on June 1 at Clubhouse by Pat Reber

An official from the Maryland Historical Trust will brief the community at 700 pm June 1 about the revised boundary that has been requested by the National Park Service in order to grant historic status to New Mark Commons

Peter Kurtze the state official who has been shepherding efforts to include New Mark Commons on the National Register of Historic Places offered to talk to the community after it became clear that federal officials wanted to narrow the focus to the mid-century modern homes designed by Lethbridge Keyes and Condon (LKC) and built by developer Edmund Bennett

Kurtze will talk at the June 1 monthly Board meeting at the Clubhouse and answer questions during community forum at 700 pm a half hour earlier than usual

The National Park Service maintains the historic register which already includes Carderock in Bethesdamdashanother community designed and built by the same team

The original nomination by Kurtze and the Maryland Historical Trust argued that the entire community should be included on the list not only for the LKC mid-century modern design but also for the individual siting of all homes amid a healthy tree stand and for the cohesion that has resulted from Bennettrsquos vision for pathways and amenities

Kurtze said the original nomination was returned by the Park Service federal officials are adamant that the boundary be redrawn to include mainly the mid-century modern homes designed by KLC and built by Bennett

ldquoIrsquom afraid if we were to continue to push the original submission it would not go throughrdquo he said in a telephone interview ldquoItrsquos quite clear there is no compromise positionrdquo

Former Board president John Hansman initiated the years-long process for federal recognition and in August 2016 the community mobilized to show Rockville Mayor and Council its full support for the nomination City approval was necessary for the state to proceed with the nomination

The New Mark Board and community are hoping the recognition will come through this year as New Mark celebrates its 50th anniversary Kurtze has delayed the submission so the community has time to understand the change He was confident that the revised submission would go through in time for the primary 50th celebration on October 21

The revised boundary includes 272 LKC-designed buildings but the townhomes on Tegner and the non-LKC detached homes on several streets in the Scandia section with mixed styles are labeled ldquonon-contributingrdquo Kurtze said that even if the federal boundary had included the entire neighborhood only the LKC homes would have been considered ldquocontributingrdquo while the remaining homes such as the colonials would have also been labeled ldquonon-contributingrdquo

ldquoThis should not take away from the overall benefit to neighborsrdquo he said He noted that in the case of formal Historic Districts the non-contributing homes within the district as well as those just outside the district usually benefit economically from the prestige

He said there are other neighborhoods where only some of the homes are designated for the Register and it works

[EDMorebackgroundabouttheapplicationandNewMarkrsquosearlydesignandhistoryappearonthewebsiteathttpnewmarkcommonsnew20160802national-recognitionandhttpnewmarkcommonsnethistory]

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 7

Board Cracks Down on Clubhouse Parking Lot Pursues Insurance for City Damages by Pat Reber

The HOA Board of Directors at its May 4 meeting signaled stricter enforcement of rules for long-term parkers in the Clubhouse lot and during an extra-long session caught up on a number of other issues that have been pending for months

The Board learned that third party damages to common property were being pursued The community has received $1500 from the City of Rockvillersquos insurance carrier for damages occurred during the 824 NME Thanksgiving Day water main break and is pursuing damages from the City for damages in the 100 NME parking lot It has received $600 from a contractor for felling a light pole in the 800 NME block

Seeking an update on the statersquos nomination of New Mark Commons for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places the Board decided to invite a state official to its June 1 meeting to explain revisions in the nomination Peter Kurtze of the Maryland Historical Trust plans to talk to the community beginning at 700 pm June 1 during an extended June Board meeting Community Forum

ldquoPeter Kurtze will help shore up what we bought intordquo Board member Kathleen Moran said

In a related development the Board approved several banners to be hung during months ahead in celebration of the 50th anniversary of New Mark Commons The Board also approved special plans for community events through the remaining year which will culminate on October 21 with a special focus for the Boardrsquos annual cocktail party (See separate item page 4)

In other actions

The Board learned that it still has only one definitive bidmdashof about $300000mdashfor the long-awaited repaving the townhome parking lots and sidewalks It is awaiting a second bid from a firm that needs estimates from its subcontractors President John Daroff indicated that the work could begin in late August or September

The Board decided not to renew an annual exception for an oversized white box truck in the Clubhouse parking lot about which a number of residents have complained and asked Administrator Jim Denny to give the owner a 30-day notice period to remove the truck Jim was also asked to follow up on two other vehicles both of them boats which are violating the rules Long-term parking must be approved on an annual basis [A copy of the current NMC Parking Regulations is on the website at httpnewmarkcommonsnetforms]

Starting June 1 the Administrator will follow regular office hours of 1100 am to 200 pm Monday Wednesday and Thursday This will ldquogive some consistency to our operationsrdquo and hopefully resolve some of the communication issues for the community John D said

The Board agreed to yearly external house inspections by the Community Enhancement Committee instead of every two years But it also approved new inspection letters and documents with more diplomatic wording compared to the abrupt notices that upset a number of homeowners last year

Continued on page 10

8 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Board Crackdown continued from page 9

The Board approved changes in the Architectural Control Guidelines and operating policies that give the ACC Chair and Administrator authority to automatically approve solar panels state that storm doors on contemporary houses should be almost entirely glass with simple frame and give the administrator or his designees authority to inform the owner and real estate agent of an ACC violation if a house is up for sale

The Board approved a little more than $27000 for workers compensation and general liability insurance including the pool $3762 for $5 million in excess liability insurance and $5300 for pool repairs and supplies

The Board exempted the 50th anniversary banners from the covenant that prohibits posting of signs and approved up to $300 for the banners

NMC Directory Email List Updates Needed Itrsquos time to update both the NMC directory and resident database

We included New Mark Commons Information Update forms this time yellow with the dues invoices mailed in early May

The information collected by the forms is used for the distribution of official NMC correspondence both printed (such as dues statements) and electronic including newsletters and email broadcasts It is also used to keep the pool pass and accounting systems current

AtoZ Directories will be publishing our directory again this year (at no cost to New Mark Commons) The directory is intended to include current NMC residents only This does not include adult children grandchildren and other relatives who do not live in the community

If you have moved into the community as a new homeowner or tenant in the last year please contact our Administrator Jim Denny at 301-340-0288 or email him at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet to supply the necessary information We need name address phone number the names and ages (if under 16) of your children and email address

For longtime residents please take a moment to review your entry in the directory Are your names spelled correctly Should we delete your children because they moved away years ago Do you have an email address that you would like to include Is the current email address correct

We try to make the directory and contact lists as up-to-date as possible but we need your help Please return the yellow sheets or email this information to Jim at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

Sign Up for Concrete Group Discount TheCommunityEnhancementCommitteecontinuestoworkwiththeBoardtoincludeinitsupcomingasphaltandsidewalkcontracttheconditionthatthecontractormustprovideindividualestimatesandenterintoindividualcontractswithhomeownersandprovideagroupratediscount

Thereisstilltimetoindicateyourinterestinparticipatingincooperativepurchasingagreementsforcommonrepairandmaintenanceneeds(concretesidingetc)athttpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

mdashTheNMCCommunityEnhancementCommittee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 9

Committee News Complete Board and committee meeting agendas and minutes are available on the NMC website to residents who have registered for access to the Resident Area httpnewmarkcommonsnetlogin See the signupgeniuscom links in several of the committee updates below to express interest in a number of NMC committee activities

Architectural Control Committee John Hansman Chair 301-340-3198 Alex Belida Board Liaison 301-424-8164 Committee email accnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets the first Monday of each month at 700 pm the next meeting is 652017 at 6 Radburn Court

In addition to reviewing and responding to ACC applications at our May meeting the Committee discussed enforcement issues involving properties with items that do not comply with the ACC Guidelines and a system to verify that projects were built to conform to approval

Recent ACC actions appear on page 11

Communications Committee Judy Rudolph Chair 301-279-7917 David Schwartzman Board Liaison 301-738-2228 Committee email newmarknewsnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 730 pm The next meeting will be 682017 at 830 New Mark Esplanade

Committee members have continued to work directly on the website newsletter NMCrsquos use of the Google Suite tools and supporting staff and NMC committee database record management and other IT activities

Community Enhancement Committee Chair TBD Magnus Turesson Board Liaison 301-605-7999 Committee email communityenhancementnewmarkcommonsnet

The next meeting is on 5252017 at 745 pm at the Clubhouse

At our May 25 meeting the committee will discuss selection of a new Chair revised documents and communications procedures

for 2017 follow-up activities leveraging City Code Enforcement assistance enforcement of Covenants relating to trash cart storage

At the April Board meeting Magnus Turesson the committee Board liaison recommended that the ACC assume responsibility for follow-up inspections relating to ACC matters Alex Belida Board liaison to the ACC will participate in the next inspection walk in May

To indicate your interest in sharing ideas about and participating in cooperative purchasing agreements for common repair and maintenance needs (concrete siding etc) click on httpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

Please note that ACC approval is needed for all exterior repair and maintenance activities referenced in the NMC Covenants and ACC Guidelines Be sure to consult the NMC ACC Guidelines or check with the ACC committee (accnewmarkcommonsnet) before you proceed with your repair to determine if ACC approval is required

Landscape Tree and Lake Committee Ellen Stein Board Liaison and Chair 301-279-9533 Committee email landscapingnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 730 pm at 7 Cumbernauld Court The next monthly meeting is 662017

Committee members will be volunteering to complete the ldquoto-dordquo list from NMCrsquos successful Spring Cleanup We are formulating plans for plantings for the mailbox side of the Maryland Avenue

continued on page 10

10 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Committee News continued from page 9

entrance and lake tree replacement We also plan to develop a Master Plan for upgrading common areas

Committee members will be busy planting and then maintaining the flower pots at the pool Ellen Stein will buy the plants and Chris Chiappa Gerri Kochan and Kathleen Moran will do the planting Nancy Wood volunteered to water the flowers through the summer

To learn more about what you might be able to contribute to our Committeersquos efforts go to httpbitlynmclandsc

Pool Committee (including Swim Team) Nancy Wood Chair 301-309-1894 Board Liaison Kathleen Moran 301-294-9582 Board contact Jim Denny 301-340-0288 Committee email poolnewmarkcommonsnet Swim Team Representatives Irina Gabidoulline irinagabiyahoocom Sean Hart 301-294-1706 sean_hart66yahoocom

Watch for an announcement of the next Pool Committee meeting

The Committee worked with staff to develop the recommendations for some of the changes that will occur this pool season

bull Increase in guest fees to $200 per guest during the week and $400 per guest on weekends

bull Changes how private pool parties held during normal hours of operation will be managed (Details are in the full notice page 3)

bull Other recommended changes may impact when ice cream sales occur

Reminder Lap lanes are reserved for lap swimming and that is their primary use They may be used for swim lessons or other

activities only if lap swimmers are not using them

Your thoughts and comments are welcome and can be emailed to Nancy Wood at nlwmdhotmailcom

Social Committee Board Liaison Alex Manolatos 301-610-6667 Chair TBD Committee email danceamverizonnet

Do you like to plan parties This new committee will take the lead to plan community social events such as pool parties game nights and dinners The committee might also develop materials and coordinate visits to welcome new residents and orient them to NMC

Watch for updated information about an organizational meeting If you are interested in becoming part of the committee contact Alex Manolatos at danceamverizonnet

Help Plan and Coordinate New Mark Social Events TheNMCBoardhasapprovedthecreationoftheSocialCommitteewhosepurposeistocoordinatesocialopportunitieswithinthecommunityWearecurrentlyworkingonactivitiesforthe50thAnniversarycelebration

IfyouareinterestedinhelpingpleasecontactAlexandra(Alex)Manolatosat240-533-6142ordanceamverizonnet

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 11

THE NEW MARK NEWS GENERAL INFORMATION

PublishedbytheNewMarkCommonsHomesAssociationIncPOBox4206RockvilleMD20849-4206Hardcopyeditions(distributedtothe384homeswithinthecommunity)arepublishedfourtimesperyearinMaySeptemberNovemberandFebruaryElectronicversions(distributedbyemailtoapproximately470individualresidentswhohaveoptedin)arepublishedfortheremainingmonths

AdvertisingRates

Forelectronicedition$1800perissue$4500forseriesofthreeconsecutivemonths

Forhardcopyedition$3500full-pagead$2750half-pagead$2250quarter-pagead$1800anyadlessthanonequarterpage

Thelastpagemaybereservedforfull-pageadsforonlyanadditional$1500

Smalllistingsforpublicservicesorsaleofusedgoodsarefreetoresidentsingoodstandingand$500forallothers

Listingsforservicesprovidedbyyouths18yearsofageandyoungerarefreetoresidentsand$500forallothers

Submittinganad

AlladvertisementsmustbesubmittedtotheadministratorelectronicallybyemailoronaCDAcceptableformatsarepdfpngorjpegAdspurchasedforhardcopyeditionsmustbesizedproperlyAnychangesrequiredfortheadcopyorlayoutwillbechargedanadditionalfeeof$4000

AdvertisementsalongwithcheckspayabletoldquoNewMarkCommonsrdquoshouldbesubmittedtoJimDennyAdministratorCall301-340-0288oremailnmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

AlllistingsadvertisementsOpinionCornersubmissionsletterstotheeditorarticlesandnoticesmustbesubmittedinWordfilestotheNMCAdministratoronorbefore900amonthesecondSundayofthemonthandmustbesignedbytheauthorNeithertheNMCAdministratornoreditorcantakeinformationbytelephone

ACC Actions Approved by Committee

6CumbernauldCourtAddsecondgarageMaterialsandcolorstobethesameastheexistinggarage

160NMERepaintshingleswithasimilarmediumgreycolor(OlympicOL153)

296NMEbull Enlargeopeningtotrashenclosureto

facilitatemovingtrashcansbull Constructflagstonewalkwaytoconnect

enclosurewithpavedwalk

312NMEbull Replacecedarshakesidingwith

CertainteedsplitshakeshinglesinldquoBuckskinrdquoColor

bull Painttrimandgutter

342NMEInstallrooftopsolarpanels

705NMERepaintsidingandbrickinthesamecolor

6RadburnCourtbull Resurfaceexistingdeckwithcomposite

deckboardsinbrownbull Replacedamagedfasciaandcorner

boardsbull Repaintsidingandtriminthesamecolors

Denied by Committee

160NMEReplaceoriginalflushdoorwithonewithmultipleraisedpanels

DetailsareavailableintheACCCommitteeMinutesathttpnewmarkcommonsnetmeeting-minutes

ByAdministratorandACCChairusingdelegatedauthority

144NMERepaintchimneyindarkbrowncolor

12 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

From the Administratorrsquos Inbox bull New Mark Commons Office Hours Effective June 1 the New Mark Administrator will

hold regular office hours on Monday Wednesday and Thursday from 1100 am to 200 pm

bull Crime Watch Graffiti in New Mark Commons We have removed an increased amount of graffiti recently from NMC property So far none of it appears to be gang-related but we must continue to monitor report and remove it Responding quickly to report and remove graffiti will improve the safety and appearance of our community Please report any graffiti or tagging to the Rockville Police non-emergency line 240-314-8900 and to New Mark Administrator Jim Denny 301-340-0288

bull Farmers Market Opening Rockvillersquos Farmers Market returned Saturday May 13 to give shoppers their pick of farm fresh produce and more from regional growersproducers This yearrsquos market will include vendors offering fruits and vegetables plants and flowers herbs baked goods local beer and wine knife sharpening meat and coffee The market will be open 900am to 100 pm Saturdays through November 18 in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center

bull No refuse and recycling collection on Memorial Day Monday May 29 Recycling yard waste and refuse collection will be suspended on May 29 and made one day later Collection in New Mark Commons will be on Tuesday May 30 For more information on holiday collection schedules call 240-314-8568 or visit wwwrockvillemdgovrecycling-refuse

bull Independence Day Fireworks in King Farm the Mayor and Council at Mattie JT Stepanek Park 1800 Piccard Drive in King Farm host the cityrsquos annual Independence Day celebration on Tuesday July 4 The celebration includes live music at 600 pm and a 20-minute-long fireworks display at 915 pm There is no rain date For parking and general information visit httpwwwrockvillemdgovindependenceday email specialeventsrockvillemdgov or call 240-314-8620

bull Did you know you have to return your refuse and recycling carts when you vacate your home When the budget was passed a provision was added If you donrsquot make the carts available for the City to pick up you will be charged the following fee based on its size 32 gallon cart $3987 48 gallon cart $4287 64 gallon cart $4487 More details about this exchanging carts for other sizes and other information are at httpwwwrockvillemdgovdocumentcenterview1880

bull City of Rockville Mediation services available Community Mediation is designed to assist in resolving conflicts that arise in Rockville Members of Rockvillersquos Human Rights Commission and the community who are Rockville residents serve as mediators for this program To discuss an issue that may be appropriate for mediation contact the Rockville Community Mediation Program at 240-314-8316

Dues Reminder RememberThesecondNMCHOAduespaymentisdueJune12017PleasealsousetheinformationupdateformincludedwithyourduesnoticetoupdateyourcommunicationspreferencesandcontactinformationwithNewMarkCommons

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 13

Projects Update Spring in New Mark by Jim Denny Administrator

Itrsquos a busy time in the community Our landscape contractor Stolburg Landscaping has already cut the grass twice The frequency of grass cutting depends on the weather The more rain the more frequent the cutting Usually the visits are 7 to 10 days apart in the spring but can extend to 14 to 19 days apart in late July and August again depending upon the amount of rainfall we receive

The Landscape Committee Ellen Stein and I have identified several areas in the community that require additional landscape maintenance work

bull We looked at all the circles in NMC and identified those that need pruning or a proposal to renew plantings

bull Near the main entrance to NMC the Landscape Committee plans to plant new flowering bushes along NME

bull We plan to Install a planter and prune the bushes near the Clubhouse entrance

bull We will also be looking at trees throughout the community identifying those in need of pruning Once we assemble a list we will call several certified and licensed arborists for their evaluation and obtain proposals for the work If you notice any tree with a problem please let us know at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

bull We have also requested proposals to renew the mulch in the playground

We have contracted with Mosquito Joe again this year to treat the area around the playground They will treat the area five times this summer approximately 21 days apart They will give us 24 hoursrsquo notice before they perform a treatment We have requested that the spraying be done early in

the morning They will leave signs around the playground with the date and time they performed the treatment when they are finished After the barrier spray treatment Mosquito Joe recommends a minimum wait of 30 minutes before entering the area to ensure the product has dried The following link is to Mosquito Joersquos frequently asked questions httpmosquitojoecomfaq

The pool has been cleaned and filled Our pool management company American Pools is busy making necessary repairs and lining up staff for the season The Swim Team is gearing up for another busy summer Their practice schedule and swim meet dates are included at the end of this issue and will be posted at the pool and on the website

An update on several of the ongoing storm water managementerosion control and landscape projects in the community We have received a proposal for the projects near 338 NME and 324-326 NME and bids on a retaining wall in front of 810 NME The hillside adjacent to the maintenance garage needs new fencing to remove the old wooden steps and repair lower retaining wall We will obtain additional proposals this month

The following is the detail on the projects we are working on this spring and summer

bull Rear of 338 NME The low area where runoff has created several water paths that are exposing tree roots and creating erosion channels An arborist identified 3 trees that needed to be removed A landscape contractor with extensive experience in storm water runoff had several recommendations Build water breaks in strategic locations which would

Continued on page 14

14 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Spring 2017 Cleanup a Great Success

On Saturday April 29 25 very hard working volunteers turned out for New Markrsquos Spring Cleanup to ready our common areas for our 50th anniversary year

At 900 am we started by choosing assignments and enjoying refreshments By 910 we were out working at 930 it started to drizzle and by 940 the sun was out Despite harder rain from 1003 till 1015 the groups kept on working Two workers Pat Reber and Wini Herrmann were so engrossed in their assignment that we had to pull them away when the event ended at noon In addition to the 27 piles of debris along the path left for later removal the group hauled their own trash bags to a central area and Jim Denny carted them away in the NMC tractorrsquos trailer

A BIG thank you for your hard work to the Boychyn family (Robert Emily Karin) Chris and T Chiappa Jim Denny the Durso family (Chris Elisabeth Jeanne) Ardis and Al Fisher Patty Hart Wini Herrmann Mikha Ibrahim Phil Lester (for watering new plants) Ken Misner Jim Nations Pat Reber Toni Schierling Ellen Stein Dat Tran Ann and Bob Turner Beth Williamson and Roger Zion

Spring Projects continued from page 13

slow down the storm water flow He would stabilize the upper terrace at the foot of the deck He also recommended our landscape contractor not mow the grass behind 338-342 NME

bull The hillside in front of 324 and 326 NME Currently overgrown with weeds We are looking for a ground cover to slow down water runoff

bull Replace the failing 6 x 6 landscape timber retaining walls in front of 816 to 822 NME with concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall system Approximately 90rsquo of wall averaging 45rsquo high and an additional 90rsquo of wall 2rsquo high Includes replacing the wood steps from the parking lot to the terrace in front of 820 NME with CMU steps or poured concrete steps

bull Removal of the timber steps leading from the basketball court to the clubhouse parking lot adjacent to the maintenance garage The project includes installing approximately 45rsquo of three rail split rail fence along the top of the hill and repairing the retaining wall at the bottom of the slope near the garage

bull Replace the plantings in front of 824 NME that were damaged by a City of Rockville crew during the repair of a water main break last winter The Cityrsquos insurance carrier has approved the claim NMC has signed the release and as soon as we receive the check the new plants will be ordered and installed

Tennis Courts Reminder TenniscourtsarefortennisDamagefromnon-tennisusesincreasestheamounttheHOAmustpaytomaintainthem

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 15

2017 Barracudas Swim Meet Schedule TIME TRIALS Saturday June 10 at NMC

the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 617 vs Waters landing at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 624 meet at East Gate

Wednesday 628 B meet at Middlebridge

Saturday 71 meet at Diamond Farms

Saturday 78 vs Washingtonian Woods at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm (the Minis exhibition swim)

Sunday 79 Relay Carnival at Hillandale (rain date evening 710)

Wednesday 712 B meet vs Fallsmead at NMC the pool will close at 5 pm

Saturday 715 meet at Hillandale

Wednesday 719 B meet at Wheaton Woods

Saturday 722 Divisionals at Washingtonian Woods

Saturday amp Sunday 729 amp 730 All Stars weekend

Indicates a meet at New Mark Commons italics indicate a change in pool hours

2017 Barracudas Practice Schedule Pre-Season Practice May 30 ndash June 16

10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Summer Season Monday June 19 to July 21

Morning Practice 800-900 am ndash all ages Evening Practice 10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Swimmers are expected to attend either the morning or evening practice each day

Minis (ages 5-7) will start June 15 and end July 20 Mini practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 415 pm to 500 pm Minis will swim an exhibition free

style lap at the last home meet July 8

If you would like information or are interested in joining the swim team please emailcall Irina Gabidullina at irinagabiyahoocom or 301-747-8215

16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

Listed by 10 am amp Sold by 10 pm 7 Bentana Court Rockville

THATS A RECORD FOR NEW MARK The Market is Booming

NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST LET ME HELP YOU GET READY

I appreciate your Business your Referrals your Friendship and feel fortunate to live here

Always working for you amp the best for New Mark

I LIVE HERE I WORK HERE I LOVE IT

See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

Over 300 Million Dollars Sold

(H) 301-424-1840 (O) 301-765-3110

MincyNeilcomcastnet wwwMincyNeilcom

Long and Foster Real Estate Inc

Page 2: THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF NEW MARK ...newmarkcommons.org/.../07/May-2017-New-Mark-News-color.pdf2017/05/07  · 2 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 Pool Opens Continued from page 1 Clubhouse

2 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Pool Opens Continued from page 1

Clubhouse Tuesday May 23 from 630 to 830 pm We will also be issuing passes on opening day Saturday May 27 from 10 am to noon If parents want to allow their child between the ages of 9 and 15 to use the pool unaccompanied by an adult the child can be issued a pool pass if heshe satisfactorily completes the basic swim test and has a Pool Access Permission and Liability Waiver form signed by their parents The Pool Access Permission and Liability Waiver form must be on file with the lifeguard staff and the NMC administrator Children age eight and under will not be issued access passes They must be accompanied to the pool by their parent or a responsible adult at least 16 years old

The Pool Access Permission and Liability Waiver form appears later in this issue is posted on the NMC website at httpbitly2q84aZv_Pool_waiver_form and will be available at the Clubhouse If you have any questions please contact Administrator Jim Denny at 301-340-0288 or nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

Inside this Issue Calendar1

PoolOpensMay271

PoolPartyInterimRules3

HelpUsCelebrateOur50thYear4

PresidentrsquosPerspective5

NationalParkServiceRequiresReducedFootprintforNewMarkrsquosFederalHistoricStatus6

BoardCracksDownonClubhouseParkingLotPursuesInsuranceforCityDamages7

NMCDirectoryEmailListUpdatesNeeded8

SignUpforConcreteDiscount8

CommitteeNews9

ACCActions11

FromtheAdministratorrsquosInbox12

SpringProjectsUpdate13

Spring2017Cleanup14

2017BarracudasSchedule15

2017NMCSwimmingPoolRules16

2017 NMC Pool Hours of Operation Pre-SeasonhoursfromSaturdayMay27throughThursdayJune15bull MondaythroughFriday200to

900pmbull Saturday1000amto800pmbull Sunday1000amto900pm

In-SeasonhoursfromJune16toLaborDaySeptember4bull MondaythroughFriday1100amto900pmbull Saturday1000amto800pmbull Sunday1000amto900pm

May29MemorialDaythepoolhourswillbe1000amto800pm

July4IndependenceDaythepoolhourswillbe1000amto600pm

2017 Pool Guest Fees Effectiveforthe2017PoolSeasonweekdayguestfeesare$200perpersonandweekendholidayguestfeesare$400perperson

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 3

NEW MARK

COMMONS HOMES

ASSOCIATION INC

Websitewwwnewmarkcommonsnet

MailingAddressNewMarkCommonsPOBox4206RockvilleMD20849-4206

BoardofDirectorsJohnDaroffPresident TermexpiresMarch2018MagnusTuressonVicePresident TermexpiresMarch2019DavidSchwartzmanTreasurerSecretary TermexpiresMarch2020AlexBelida

TermexpiresMarch2020AlexandraManolatos TermexpiresMarch2019KathleenMoran TermexpiresMarch2020EllenStein TermexpiresMarch2018

AdministratorJimDenny301-340-0288nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnetOfficehours1100amndash200pmMWTh

CommitteesArchitecturalControl accnewmarkcommonsnetCommunications newmarknewsnewmarkcommonsnetCommunityEnhancement

communityenhancementnewmarkcommonsnet

LandscapeTreeandLake landscapingnewmarkcommonsnetPoolandSwimTeam mailtopoolnewmarkcommonsnetSocialnewlyestablished danceamverizonnet

NewsletterJudyRudolphEditorKirstenHallPaperNewsletterDesigner newmarknewsnewmarkcommonsnet

NextDoorNMCNearly400ofyourneighborsrepresentingmorethan60ofallNMChouseholdsareusingaprivateonlinenetworkhttpnewmarkcommonsnextdoorcomYoucanjoinatthelinkabove

2017 Pool Party Interim Rules bull TheNewMarkCommonsBoardof

Directorshastakennoticeofthepoolpartiesthatoccurduringnormalpoolhoursandhaspromulgatedthefollowingtheinterimruleseffectiveforthe2017PoolSeason

bull AllpoolpartiesmustbescheduledwiththeAdministrator

bull Partiesmaybenolongerthan2hoursinduration

bull Nomorethan15swimmersperparty(includesmemberandnon-memberguests)

bull PartiesmayNOTusethetablesandchairsonthepooldeckpartiesmayusethepicnictablesneartheplayground

bull Atleast2AdultChaperonesmustbeonthepooldeckatalltimeswhenminorswimmersareonthepooldeck

bull Theparentorguardianofeachminorpoolpartyguestmustsignaliabilitywaiver

bull Non-memberguestfeesapply

NOTETobeeligibletohostaNMCpoolpartyyoumustbearesidentornon-residentpoolmemberingoodstandingandremaininattendancethroughoutthedurationoftheparty

4 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Help Us Celebrate Our 50th Year Can you remember the day you moved into New Mark Commons What stories and fun happenings do you have to share about life here What photos (We are right now especially interested in images of the swimsuits worn by our NMC Barracuda team through the years)

Over the special summer holidays mdashMemorial Day weekend July 4th and Labor Daymdashlook for special events at the Pool and the Clubhouse being planned by the 50th Anniversary Committee Spot the yellow banners on display periodically through the summer And draw a circle around October 21 on your calendar for the big celebration at the annual Board cocktail party

bull Memorial Day Weekend Stop by the poolside table with balloons to get an information sheet and chat with our writers about life in New Mark

bull July 4 Take part in a special New Mark history contest More information coming in June

bull September 4 Labor Day While we mark summerrsquos last hurrah at

the pool we will open the Clubhouse to display historic memorabilia of a half century of life in NMC Good opportunity for children to learn about where they live

bull October 21 Board Cocktail Party and Celebration Drinks and goodies while wandering among the displays chatting with friends and neighbors mixing with old-timers being invited back We are interviewing some of our original residents and plan to tell their stories in print and other media forms

bull The publication will be supported in part through a $1000 ROC-N Matching Grant from the City of Rockville awarded earlier this month in response to the proposal submitted by the NMC 50th Anniversary Committee New Markrsquos contribution will be the hours of volunteer work by more than a dozen residents who are involved in the planning interviewing and writing of the commemorative pamphlet

IfyouhavevignettestosharepleasecontactJohnHansman(johnhansman10gmailcom)orPatReber(prparebergmailcom)ForphotospleasecontactArthurKatz(osdobykatzverizonnet)orDavidSloane(davesloaneverizonnet)

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 5

Presidentrsquos Perspective

Spring has sprung here in New Mark Commons A huge thank you goes out to Ellen Stein the Landscape Committee and all of the volunteers who participated in our annual spring clean up Everything looks beautiful Other spring projects that we are working on include getting the pool ready for opening day and new mulch for the playground

Previously I have written about repaving the townhouse parking lots While I had hoped the Board would be able to vote on a proposal at our May meeting so we could move this work forward unfortunately not all proposals were available from contractors bidding on the work We are aiming to review and vote on proposals at our June meeting

This delay means more time for you If there is paving or concrete work that you would like to do at your house while crews are in New Mark please continue to sign up at httpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts The sign up list will close approximately one week after the contract has been awarded

As we head into pool season please note a few changes to the pool rules that the Board adopted at our May meeting First guest fees have increased Second the Board adopted interim rules regarding pool parties that occur during regular pool hours All pool parties must be scheduled in advance with our Administrator Jim Denny

Our next Board Meeting on June 1 2017 will begin at 700 pm so that we can get an update on our application to the National Register of Historic Places from Peter Kurtze of the Maryland Historical Trust You will not want to miss this presentation as Mr Kurtze will be discussing the revised historic boundary required by the National Park Service and what it all means to our community

In the last two years we have made great strides in communicating with our community Our official communications channels are our website (httpwwwnewmarkcommonsnet) where you can find our calendar of events community governing documents meeting notices and minutes We also utilize broadcast emails to send out our newsletter and make timely announcements to the community We know that many members of our community use Nextdoorcom to gain information about the goings on in New Mark and discuss concerns Nextdoorcom is a great tool that allows residents to interact but please know that the Board does not control or patrol the content on NextDoor If you have a question comment or concern for the Board please email us at boardnewmarkcommonsnet or come to a board meeting and speak during the community forum We look forward to hearing from you

mdashJohn Daroff President NMC Homes Association

6 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

National Park Service Requires Reduced Footprint for New Markrsquos Federal Historic Status State official to give update on June 1 at Clubhouse by Pat Reber

An official from the Maryland Historical Trust will brief the community at 700 pm June 1 about the revised boundary that has been requested by the National Park Service in order to grant historic status to New Mark Commons

Peter Kurtze the state official who has been shepherding efforts to include New Mark Commons on the National Register of Historic Places offered to talk to the community after it became clear that federal officials wanted to narrow the focus to the mid-century modern homes designed by Lethbridge Keyes and Condon (LKC) and built by developer Edmund Bennett

Kurtze will talk at the June 1 monthly Board meeting at the Clubhouse and answer questions during community forum at 700 pm a half hour earlier than usual

The National Park Service maintains the historic register which already includes Carderock in Bethesdamdashanother community designed and built by the same team

The original nomination by Kurtze and the Maryland Historical Trust argued that the entire community should be included on the list not only for the LKC mid-century modern design but also for the individual siting of all homes amid a healthy tree stand and for the cohesion that has resulted from Bennettrsquos vision for pathways and amenities

Kurtze said the original nomination was returned by the Park Service federal officials are adamant that the boundary be redrawn to include mainly the mid-century modern homes designed by KLC and built by Bennett

ldquoIrsquom afraid if we were to continue to push the original submission it would not go throughrdquo he said in a telephone interview ldquoItrsquos quite clear there is no compromise positionrdquo

Former Board president John Hansman initiated the years-long process for federal recognition and in August 2016 the community mobilized to show Rockville Mayor and Council its full support for the nomination City approval was necessary for the state to proceed with the nomination

The New Mark Board and community are hoping the recognition will come through this year as New Mark celebrates its 50th anniversary Kurtze has delayed the submission so the community has time to understand the change He was confident that the revised submission would go through in time for the primary 50th celebration on October 21

The revised boundary includes 272 LKC-designed buildings but the townhomes on Tegner and the non-LKC detached homes on several streets in the Scandia section with mixed styles are labeled ldquonon-contributingrdquo Kurtze said that even if the federal boundary had included the entire neighborhood only the LKC homes would have been considered ldquocontributingrdquo while the remaining homes such as the colonials would have also been labeled ldquonon-contributingrdquo

ldquoThis should not take away from the overall benefit to neighborsrdquo he said He noted that in the case of formal Historic Districts the non-contributing homes within the district as well as those just outside the district usually benefit economically from the prestige

He said there are other neighborhoods where only some of the homes are designated for the Register and it works

[EDMorebackgroundabouttheapplicationandNewMarkrsquosearlydesignandhistoryappearonthewebsiteathttpnewmarkcommonsnew20160802national-recognitionandhttpnewmarkcommonsnethistory]

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 7

Board Cracks Down on Clubhouse Parking Lot Pursues Insurance for City Damages by Pat Reber

The HOA Board of Directors at its May 4 meeting signaled stricter enforcement of rules for long-term parkers in the Clubhouse lot and during an extra-long session caught up on a number of other issues that have been pending for months

The Board learned that third party damages to common property were being pursued The community has received $1500 from the City of Rockvillersquos insurance carrier for damages occurred during the 824 NME Thanksgiving Day water main break and is pursuing damages from the City for damages in the 100 NME parking lot It has received $600 from a contractor for felling a light pole in the 800 NME block

Seeking an update on the statersquos nomination of New Mark Commons for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places the Board decided to invite a state official to its June 1 meeting to explain revisions in the nomination Peter Kurtze of the Maryland Historical Trust plans to talk to the community beginning at 700 pm June 1 during an extended June Board meeting Community Forum

ldquoPeter Kurtze will help shore up what we bought intordquo Board member Kathleen Moran said

In a related development the Board approved several banners to be hung during months ahead in celebration of the 50th anniversary of New Mark Commons The Board also approved special plans for community events through the remaining year which will culminate on October 21 with a special focus for the Boardrsquos annual cocktail party (See separate item page 4)

In other actions

The Board learned that it still has only one definitive bidmdashof about $300000mdashfor the long-awaited repaving the townhome parking lots and sidewalks It is awaiting a second bid from a firm that needs estimates from its subcontractors President John Daroff indicated that the work could begin in late August or September

The Board decided not to renew an annual exception for an oversized white box truck in the Clubhouse parking lot about which a number of residents have complained and asked Administrator Jim Denny to give the owner a 30-day notice period to remove the truck Jim was also asked to follow up on two other vehicles both of them boats which are violating the rules Long-term parking must be approved on an annual basis [A copy of the current NMC Parking Regulations is on the website at httpnewmarkcommonsnetforms]

Starting June 1 the Administrator will follow regular office hours of 1100 am to 200 pm Monday Wednesday and Thursday This will ldquogive some consistency to our operationsrdquo and hopefully resolve some of the communication issues for the community John D said

The Board agreed to yearly external house inspections by the Community Enhancement Committee instead of every two years But it also approved new inspection letters and documents with more diplomatic wording compared to the abrupt notices that upset a number of homeowners last year

Continued on page 10

8 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Board Crackdown continued from page 9

The Board approved changes in the Architectural Control Guidelines and operating policies that give the ACC Chair and Administrator authority to automatically approve solar panels state that storm doors on contemporary houses should be almost entirely glass with simple frame and give the administrator or his designees authority to inform the owner and real estate agent of an ACC violation if a house is up for sale

The Board approved a little more than $27000 for workers compensation and general liability insurance including the pool $3762 for $5 million in excess liability insurance and $5300 for pool repairs and supplies

The Board exempted the 50th anniversary banners from the covenant that prohibits posting of signs and approved up to $300 for the banners

NMC Directory Email List Updates Needed Itrsquos time to update both the NMC directory and resident database

We included New Mark Commons Information Update forms this time yellow with the dues invoices mailed in early May

The information collected by the forms is used for the distribution of official NMC correspondence both printed (such as dues statements) and electronic including newsletters and email broadcasts It is also used to keep the pool pass and accounting systems current

AtoZ Directories will be publishing our directory again this year (at no cost to New Mark Commons) The directory is intended to include current NMC residents only This does not include adult children grandchildren and other relatives who do not live in the community

If you have moved into the community as a new homeowner or tenant in the last year please contact our Administrator Jim Denny at 301-340-0288 or email him at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet to supply the necessary information We need name address phone number the names and ages (if under 16) of your children and email address

For longtime residents please take a moment to review your entry in the directory Are your names spelled correctly Should we delete your children because they moved away years ago Do you have an email address that you would like to include Is the current email address correct

We try to make the directory and contact lists as up-to-date as possible but we need your help Please return the yellow sheets or email this information to Jim at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

Sign Up for Concrete Group Discount TheCommunityEnhancementCommitteecontinuestoworkwiththeBoardtoincludeinitsupcomingasphaltandsidewalkcontracttheconditionthatthecontractormustprovideindividualestimatesandenterintoindividualcontractswithhomeownersandprovideagroupratediscount

Thereisstilltimetoindicateyourinterestinparticipatingincooperativepurchasingagreementsforcommonrepairandmaintenanceneeds(concretesidingetc)athttpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

mdashTheNMCCommunityEnhancementCommittee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 9

Committee News Complete Board and committee meeting agendas and minutes are available on the NMC website to residents who have registered for access to the Resident Area httpnewmarkcommonsnetlogin See the signupgeniuscom links in several of the committee updates below to express interest in a number of NMC committee activities

Architectural Control Committee John Hansman Chair 301-340-3198 Alex Belida Board Liaison 301-424-8164 Committee email accnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets the first Monday of each month at 700 pm the next meeting is 652017 at 6 Radburn Court

In addition to reviewing and responding to ACC applications at our May meeting the Committee discussed enforcement issues involving properties with items that do not comply with the ACC Guidelines and a system to verify that projects were built to conform to approval

Recent ACC actions appear on page 11

Communications Committee Judy Rudolph Chair 301-279-7917 David Schwartzman Board Liaison 301-738-2228 Committee email newmarknewsnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 730 pm The next meeting will be 682017 at 830 New Mark Esplanade

Committee members have continued to work directly on the website newsletter NMCrsquos use of the Google Suite tools and supporting staff and NMC committee database record management and other IT activities

Community Enhancement Committee Chair TBD Magnus Turesson Board Liaison 301-605-7999 Committee email communityenhancementnewmarkcommonsnet

The next meeting is on 5252017 at 745 pm at the Clubhouse

At our May 25 meeting the committee will discuss selection of a new Chair revised documents and communications procedures

for 2017 follow-up activities leveraging City Code Enforcement assistance enforcement of Covenants relating to trash cart storage

At the April Board meeting Magnus Turesson the committee Board liaison recommended that the ACC assume responsibility for follow-up inspections relating to ACC matters Alex Belida Board liaison to the ACC will participate in the next inspection walk in May

To indicate your interest in sharing ideas about and participating in cooperative purchasing agreements for common repair and maintenance needs (concrete siding etc) click on httpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

Please note that ACC approval is needed for all exterior repair and maintenance activities referenced in the NMC Covenants and ACC Guidelines Be sure to consult the NMC ACC Guidelines or check with the ACC committee (accnewmarkcommonsnet) before you proceed with your repair to determine if ACC approval is required

Landscape Tree and Lake Committee Ellen Stein Board Liaison and Chair 301-279-9533 Committee email landscapingnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 730 pm at 7 Cumbernauld Court The next monthly meeting is 662017

Committee members will be volunteering to complete the ldquoto-dordquo list from NMCrsquos successful Spring Cleanup We are formulating plans for plantings for the mailbox side of the Maryland Avenue

continued on page 10

10 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Committee News continued from page 9

entrance and lake tree replacement We also plan to develop a Master Plan for upgrading common areas

Committee members will be busy planting and then maintaining the flower pots at the pool Ellen Stein will buy the plants and Chris Chiappa Gerri Kochan and Kathleen Moran will do the planting Nancy Wood volunteered to water the flowers through the summer

To learn more about what you might be able to contribute to our Committeersquos efforts go to httpbitlynmclandsc

Pool Committee (including Swim Team) Nancy Wood Chair 301-309-1894 Board Liaison Kathleen Moran 301-294-9582 Board contact Jim Denny 301-340-0288 Committee email poolnewmarkcommonsnet Swim Team Representatives Irina Gabidoulline irinagabiyahoocom Sean Hart 301-294-1706 sean_hart66yahoocom

Watch for an announcement of the next Pool Committee meeting

The Committee worked with staff to develop the recommendations for some of the changes that will occur this pool season

bull Increase in guest fees to $200 per guest during the week and $400 per guest on weekends

bull Changes how private pool parties held during normal hours of operation will be managed (Details are in the full notice page 3)

bull Other recommended changes may impact when ice cream sales occur

Reminder Lap lanes are reserved for lap swimming and that is their primary use They may be used for swim lessons or other

activities only if lap swimmers are not using them

Your thoughts and comments are welcome and can be emailed to Nancy Wood at nlwmdhotmailcom

Social Committee Board Liaison Alex Manolatos 301-610-6667 Chair TBD Committee email danceamverizonnet

Do you like to plan parties This new committee will take the lead to plan community social events such as pool parties game nights and dinners The committee might also develop materials and coordinate visits to welcome new residents and orient them to NMC

Watch for updated information about an organizational meeting If you are interested in becoming part of the committee contact Alex Manolatos at danceamverizonnet

Help Plan and Coordinate New Mark Social Events TheNMCBoardhasapprovedthecreationoftheSocialCommitteewhosepurposeistocoordinatesocialopportunitieswithinthecommunityWearecurrentlyworkingonactivitiesforthe50thAnniversarycelebration

IfyouareinterestedinhelpingpleasecontactAlexandra(Alex)Manolatosat240-533-6142ordanceamverizonnet

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 11

THE NEW MARK NEWS GENERAL INFORMATION

PublishedbytheNewMarkCommonsHomesAssociationIncPOBox4206RockvilleMD20849-4206Hardcopyeditions(distributedtothe384homeswithinthecommunity)arepublishedfourtimesperyearinMaySeptemberNovemberandFebruaryElectronicversions(distributedbyemailtoapproximately470individualresidentswhohaveoptedin)arepublishedfortheremainingmonths

AdvertisingRates

Forelectronicedition$1800perissue$4500forseriesofthreeconsecutivemonths

Forhardcopyedition$3500full-pagead$2750half-pagead$2250quarter-pagead$1800anyadlessthanonequarterpage

Thelastpagemaybereservedforfull-pageadsforonlyanadditional$1500

Smalllistingsforpublicservicesorsaleofusedgoodsarefreetoresidentsingoodstandingand$500forallothers

Listingsforservicesprovidedbyyouths18yearsofageandyoungerarefreetoresidentsand$500forallothers

Submittinganad

AlladvertisementsmustbesubmittedtotheadministratorelectronicallybyemailoronaCDAcceptableformatsarepdfpngorjpegAdspurchasedforhardcopyeditionsmustbesizedproperlyAnychangesrequiredfortheadcopyorlayoutwillbechargedanadditionalfeeof$4000

AdvertisementsalongwithcheckspayabletoldquoNewMarkCommonsrdquoshouldbesubmittedtoJimDennyAdministratorCall301-340-0288oremailnmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

AlllistingsadvertisementsOpinionCornersubmissionsletterstotheeditorarticlesandnoticesmustbesubmittedinWordfilestotheNMCAdministratoronorbefore900amonthesecondSundayofthemonthandmustbesignedbytheauthorNeithertheNMCAdministratornoreditorcantakeinformationbytelephone

ACC Actions Approved by Committee

6CumbernauldCourtAddsecondgarageMaterialsandcolorstobethesameastheexistinggarage

160NMERepaintshingleswithasimilarmediumgreycolor(OlympicOL153)

296NMEbull Enlargeopeningtotrashenclosureto

facilitatemovingtrashcansbull Constructflagstonewalkwaytoconnect

enclosurewithpavedwalk

312NMEbull Replacecedarshakesidingwith

CertainteedsplitshakeshinglesinldquoBuckskinrdquoColor

bull Painttrimandgutter

342NMEInstallrooftopsolarpanels

705NMERepaintsidingandbrickinthesamecolor

6RadburnCourtbull Resurfaceexistingdeckwithcomposite

deckboardsinbrownbull Replacedamagedfasciaandcorner

boardsbull Repaintsidingandtriminthesamecolors

Denied by Committee

160NMEReplaceoriginalflushdoorwithonewithmultipleraisedpanels

DetailsareavailableintheACCCommitteeMinutesathttpnewmarkcommonsnetmeeting-minutes

ByAdministratorandACCChairusingdelegatedauthority

144NMERepaintchimneyindarkbrowncolor

12 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

From the Administratorrsquos Inbox bull New Mark Commons Office Hours Effective June 1 the New Mark Administrator will

hold regular office hours on Monday Wednesday and Thursday from 1100 am to 200 pm

bull Crime Watch Graffiti in New Mark Commons We have removed an increased amount of graffiti recently from NMC property So far none of it appears to be gang-related but we must continue to monitor report and remove it Responding quickly to report and remove graffiti will improve the safety and appearance of our community Please report any graffiti or tagging to the Rockville Police non-emergency line 240-314-8900 and to New Mark Administrator Jim Denny 301-340-0288

bull Farmers Market Opening Rockvillersquos Farmers Market returned Saturday May 13 to give shoppers their pick of farm fresh produce and more from regional growersproducers This yearrsquos market will include vendors offering fruits and vegetables plants and flowers herbs baked goods local beer and wine knife sharpening meat and coffee The market will be open 900am to 100 pm Saturdays through November 18 in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center

bull No refuse and recycling collection on Memorial Day Monday May 29 Recycling yard waste and refuse collection will be suspended on May 29 and made one day later Collection in New Mark Commons will be on Tuesday May 30 For more information on holiday collection schedules call 240-314-8568 or visit wwwrockvillemdgovrecycling-refuse

bull Independence Day Fireworks in King Farm the Mayor and Council at Mattie JT Stepanek Park 1800 Piccard Drive in King Farm host the cityrsquos annual Independence Day celebration on Tuesday July 4 The celebration includes live music at 600 pm and a 20-minute-long fireworks display at 915 pm There is no rain date For parking and general information visit httpwwwrockvillemdgovindependenceday email specialeventsrockvillemdgov or call 240-314-8620

bull Did you know you have to return your refuse and recycling carts when you vacate your home When the budget was passed a provision was added If you donrsquot make the carts available for the City to pick up you will be charged the following fee based on its size 32 gallon cart $3987 48 gallon cart $4287 64 gallon cart $4487 More details about this exchanging carts for other sizes and other information are at httpwwwrockvillemdgovdocumentcenterview1880

bull City of Rockville Mediation services available Community Mediation is designed to assist in resolving conflicts that arise in Rockville Members of Rockvillersquos Human Rights Commission and the community who are Rockville residents serve as mediators for this program To discuss an issue that may be appropriate for mediation contact the Rockville Community Mediation Program at 240-314-8316

Dues Reminder RememberThesecondNMCHOAduespaymentisdueJune12017PleasealsousetheinformationupdateformincludedwithyourduesnoticetoupdateyourcommunicationspreferencesandcontactinformationwithNewMarkCommons

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 13

Projects Update Spring in New Mark by Jim Denny Administrator

Itrsquos a busy time in the community Our landscape contractor Stolburg Landscaping has already cut the grass twice The frequency of grass cutting depends on the weather The more rain the more frequent the cutting Usually the visits are 7 to 10 days apart in the spring but can extend to 14 to 19 days apart in late July and August again depending upon the amount of rainfall we receive

The Landscape Committee Ellen Stein and I have identified several areas in the community that require additional landscape maintenance work

bull We looked at all the circles in NMC and identified those that need pruning or a proposal to renew plantings

bull Near the main entrance to NMC the Landscape Committee plans to plant new flowering bushes along NME

bull We plan to Install a planter and prune the bushes near the Clubhouse entrance

bull We will also be looking at trees throughout the community identifying those in need of pruning Once we assemble a list we will call several certified and licensed arborists for their evaluation and obtain proposals for the work If you notice any tree with a problem please let us know at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

bull We have also requested proposals to renew the mulch in the playground

We have contracted with Mosquito Joe again this year to treat the area around the playground They will treat the area five times this summer approximately 21 days apart They will give us 24 hoursrsquo notice before they perform a treatment We have requested that the spraying be done early in

the morning They will leave signs around the playground with the date and time they performed the treatment when they are finished After the barrier spray treatment Mosquito Joe recommends a minimum wait of 30 minutes before entering the area to ensure the product has dried The following link is to Mosquito Joersquos frequently asked questions httpmosquitojoecomfaq

The pool has been cleaned and filled Our pool management company American Pools is busy making necessary repairs and lining up staff for the season The Swim Team is gearing up for another busy summer Their practice schedule and swim meet dates are included at the end of this issue and will be posted at the pool and on the website

An update on several of the ongoing storm water managementerosion control and landscape projects in the community We have received a proposal for the projects near 338 NME and 324-326 NME and bids on a retaining wall in front of 810 NME The hillside adjacent to the maintenance garage needs new fencing to remove the old wooden steps and repair lower retaining wall We will obtain additional proposals this month

The following is the detail on the projects we are working on this spring and summer

bull Rear of 338 NME The low area where runoff has created several water paths that are exposing tree roots and creating erosion channels An arborist identified 3 trees that needed to be removed A landscape contractor with extensive experience in storm water runoff had several recommendations Build water breaks in strategic locations which would

Continued on page 14

14 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Spring 2017 Cleanup a Great Success

On Saturday April 29 25 very hard working volunteers turned out for New Markrsquos Spring Cleanup to ready our common areas for our 50th anniversary year

At 900 am we started by choosing assignments and enjoying refreshments By 910 we were out working at 930 it started to drizzle and by 940 the sun was out Despite harder rain from 1003 till 1015 the groups kept on working Two workers Pat Reber and Wini Herrmann were so engrossed in their assignment that we had to pull them away when the event ended at noon In addition to the 27 piles of debris along the path left for later removal the group hauled their own trash bags to a central area and Jim Denny carted them away in the NMC tractorrsquos trailer

A BIG thank you for your hard work to the Boychyn family (Robert Emily Karin) Chris and T Chiappa Jim Denny the Durso family (Chris Elisabeth Jeanne) Ardis and Al Fisher Patty Hart Wini Herrmann Mikha Ibrahim Phil Lester (for watering new plants) Ken Misner Jim Nations Pat Reber Toni Schierling Ellen Stein Dat Tran Ann and Bob Turner Beth Williamson and Roger Zion

Spring Projects continued from page 13

slow down the storm water flow He would stabilize the upper terrace at the foot of the deck He also recommended our landscape contractor not mow the grass behind 338-342 NME

bull The hillside in front of 324 and 326 NME Currently overgrown with weeds We are looking for a ground cover to slow down water runoff

bull Replace the failing 6 x 6 landscape timber retaining walls in front of 816 to 822 NME with concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall system Approximately 90rsquo of wall averaging 45rsquo high and an additional 90rsquo of wall 2rsquo high Includes replacing the wood steps from the parking lot to the terrace in front of 820 NME with CMU steps or poured concrete steps

bull Removal of the timber steps leading from the basketball court to the clubhouse parking lot adjacent to the maintenance garage The project includes installing approximately 45rsquo of three rail split rail fence along the top of the hill and repairing the retaining wall at the bottom of the slope near the garage

bull Replace the plantings in front of 824 NME that were damaged by a City of Rockville crew during the repair of a water main break last winter The Cityrsquos insurance carrier has approved the claim NMC has signed the release and as soon as we receive the check the new plants will be ordered and installed

Tennis Courts Reminder TenniscourtsarefortennisDamagefromnon-tennisusesincreasestheamounttheHOAmustpaytomaintainthem

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 15

2017 Barracudas Swim Meet Schedule TIME TRIALS Saturday June 10 at NMC

the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 617 vs Waters landing at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 624 meet at East Gate

Wednesday 628 B meet at Middlebridge

Saturday 71 meet at Diamond Farms

Saturday 78 vs Washingtonian Woods at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm (the Minis exhibition swim)

Sunday 79 Relay Carnival at Hillandale (rain date evening 710)

Wednesday 712 B meet vs Fallsmead at NMC the pool will close at 5 pm

Saturday 715 meet at Hillandale

Wednesday 719 B meet at Wheaton Woods

Saturday 722 Divisionals at Washingtonian Woods

Saturday amp Sunday 729 amp 730 All Stars weekend

Indicates a meet at New Mark Commons italics indicate a change in pool hours

2017 Barracudas Practice Schedule Pre-Season Practice May 30 ndash June 16

10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Summer Season Monday June 19 to July 21

Morning Practice 800-900 am ndash all ages Evening Practice 10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Swimmers are expected to attend either the morning or evening practice each day

Minis (ages 5-7) will start June 15 and end July 20 Mini practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 415 pm to 500 pm Minis will swim an exhibition free

style lap at the last home meet July 8

If you would like information or are interested in joining the swim team please emailcall Irina Gabidullina at irinagabiyahoocom or 301-747-8215

16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

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Page 3: THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF NEW MARK ...newmarkcommons.org/.../07/May-2017-New-Mark-News-color.pdf2017/05/07  · 2 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 Pool Opens Continued from page 1 Clubhouse

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 3

NEW MARK

COMMONS HOMES

ASSOCIATION INC

Websitewwwnewmarkcommonsnet

MailingAddressNewMarkCommonsPOBox4206RockvilleMD20849-4206

BoardofDirectorsJohnDaroffPresident TermexpiresMarch2018MagnusTuressonVicePresident TermexpiresMarch2019DavidSchwartzmanTreasurerSecretary TermexpiresMarch2020AlexBelida

TermexpiresMarch2020AlexandraManolatos TermexpiresMarch2019KathleenMoran TermexpiresMarch2020EllenStein TermexpiresMarch2018

AdministratorJimDenny301-340-0288nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnetOfficehours1100amndash200pmMWTh

CommitteesArchitecturalControl accnewmarkcommonsnetCommunications newmarknewsnewmarkcommonsnetCommunityEnhancement

communityenhancementnewmarkcommonsnet

LandscapeTreeandLake landscapingnewmarkcommonsnetPoolandSwimTeam mailtopoolnewmarkcommonsnetSocialnewlyestablished danceamverizonnet

NewsletterJudyRudolphEditorKirstenHallPaperNewsletterDesigner newmarknewsnewmarkcommonsnet

NextDoorNMCNearly400ofyourneighborsrepresentingmorethan60ofallNMChouseholdsareusingaprivateonlinenetworkhttpnewmarkcommonsnextdoorcomYoucanjoinatthelinkabove

2017 Pool Party Interim Rules bull TheNewMarkCommonsBoardof

Directorshastakennoticeofthepoolpartiesthatoccurduringnormalpoolhoursandhaspromulgatedthefollowingtheinterimruleseffectiveforthe2017PoolSeason

bull AllpoolpartiesmustbescheduledwiththeAdministrator

bull Partiesmaybenolongerthan2hoursinduration

bull Nomorethan15swimmersperparty(includesmemberandnon-memberguests)

bull PartiesmayNOTusethetablesandchairsonthepooldeckpartiesmayusethepicnictablesneartheplayground

bull Atleast2AdultChaperonesmustbeonthepooldeckatalltimeswhenminorswimmersareonthepooldeck

bull Theparentorguardianofeachminorpoolpartyguestmustsignaliabilitywaiver

bull Non-memberguestfeesapply

NOTETobeeligibletohostaNMCpoolpartyyoumustbearesidentornon-residentpoolmemberingoodstandingandremaininattendancethroughoutthedurationoftheparty

4 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Help Us Celebrate Our 50th Year Can you remember the day you moved into New Mark Commons What stories and fun happenings do you have to share about life here What photos (We are right now especially interested in images of the swimsuits worn by our NMC Barracuda team through the years)

Over the special summer holidays mdashMemorial Day weekend July 4th and Labor Daymdashlook for special events at the Pool and the Clubhouse being planned by the 50th Anniversary Committee Spot the yellow banners on display periodically through the summer And draw a circle around October 21 on your calendar for the big celebration at the annual Board cocktail party

bull Memorial Day Weekend Stop by the poolside table with balloons to get an information sheet and chat with our writers about life in New Mark

bull July 4 Take part in a special New Mark history contest More information coming in June

bull September 4 Labor Day While we mark summerrsquos last hurrah at

the pool we will open the Clubhouse to display historic memorabilia of a half century of life in NMC Good opportunity for children to learn about where they live

bull October 21 Board Cocktail Party and Celebration Drinks and goodies while wandering among the displays chatting with friends and neighbors mixing with old-timers being invited back We are interviewing some of our original residents and plan to tell their stories in print and other media forms

bull The publication will be supported in part through a $1000 ROC-N Matching Grant from the City of Rockville awarded earlier this month in response to the proposal submitted by the NMC 50th Anniversary Committee New Markrsquos contribution will be the hours of volunteer work by more than a dozen residents who are involved in the planning interviewing and writing of the commemorative pamphlet

IfyouhavevignettestosharepleasecontactJohnHansman(johnhansman10gmailcom)orPatReber(prparebergmailcom)ForphotospleasecontactArthurKatz(osdobykatzverizonnet)orDavidSloane(davesloaneverizonnet)

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 5

Presidentrsquos Perspective

Spring has sprung here in New Mark Commons A huge thank you goes out to Ellen Stein the Landscape Committee and all of the volunteers who participated in our annual spring clean up Everything looks beautiful Other spring projects that we are working on include getting the pool ready for opening day and new mulch for the playground

Previously I have written about repaving the townhouse parking lots While I had hoped the Board would be able to vote on a proposal at our May meeting so we could move this work forward unfortunately not all proposals were available from contractors bidding on the work We are aiming to review and vote on proposals at our June meeting

This delay means more time for you If there is paving or concrete work that you would like to do at your house while crews are in New Mark please continue to sign up at httpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts The sign up list will close approximately one week after the contract has been awarded

As we head into pool season please note a few changes to the pool rules that the Board adopted at our May meeting First guest fees have increased Second the Board adopted interim rules regarding pool parties that occur during regular pool hours All pool parties must be scheduled in advance with our Administrator Jim Denny

Our next Board Meeting on June 1 2017 will begin at 700 pm so that we can get an update on our application to the National Register of Historic Places from Peter Kurtze of the Maryland Historical Trust You will not want to miss this presentation as Mr Kurtze will be discussing the revised historic boundary required by the National Park Service and what it all means to our community

In the last two years we have made great strides in communicating with our community Our official communications channels are our website (httpwwwnewmarkcommonsnet) where you can find our calendar of events community governing documents meeting notices and minutes We also utilize broadcast emails to send out our newsletter and make timely announcements to the community We know that many members of our community use Nextdoorcom to gain information about the goings on in New Mark and discuss concerns Nextdoorcom is a great tool that allows residents to interact but please know that the Board does not control or patrol the content on NextDoor If you have a question comment or concern for the Board please email us at boardnewmarkcommonsnet or come to a board meeting and speak during the community forum We look forward to hearing from you

mdashJohn Daroff President NMC Homes Association

6 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

National Park Service Requires Reduced Footprint for New Markrsquos Federal Historic Status State official to give update on June 1 at Clubhouse by Pat Reber

An official from the Maryland Historical Trust will brief the community at 700 pm June 1 about the revised boundary that has been requested by the National Park Service in order to grant historic status to New Mark Commons

Peter Kurtze the state official who has been shepherding efforts to include New Mark Commons on the National Register of Historic Places offered to talk to the community after it became clear that federal officials wanted to narrow the focus to the mid-century modern homes designed by Lethbridge Keyes and Condon (LKC) and built by developer Edmund Bennett

Kurtze will talk at the June 1 monthly Board meeting at the Clubhouse and answer questions during community forum at 700 pm a half hour earlier than usual

The National Park Service maintains the historic register which already includes Carderock in Bethesdamdashanother community designed and built by the same team

The original nomination by Kurtze and the Maryland Historical Trust argued that the entire community should be included on the list not only for the LKC mid-century modern design but also for the individual siting of all homes amid a healthy tree stand and for the cohesion that has resulted from Bennettrsquos vision for pathways and amenities

Kurtze said the original nomination was returned by the Park Service federal officials are adamant that the boundary be redrawn to include mainly the mid-century modern homes designed by KLC and built by Bennett

ldquoIrsquom afraid if we were to continue to push the original submission it would not go throughrdquo he said in a telephone interview ldquoItrsquos quite clear there is no compromise positionrdquo

Former Board president John Hansman initiated the years-long process for federal recognition and in August 2016 the community mobilized to show Rockville Mayor and Council its full support for the nomination City approval was necessary for the state to proceed with the nomination

The New Mark Board and community are hoping the recognition will come through this year as New Mark celebrates its 50th anniversary Kurtze has delayed the submission so the community has time to understand the change He was confident that the revised submission would go through in time for the primary 50th celebration on October 21

The revised boundary includes 272 LKC-designed buildings but the townhomes on Tegner and the non-LKC detached homes on several streets in the Scandia section with mixed styles are labeled ldquonon-contributingrdquo Kurtze said that even if the federal boundary had included the entire neighborhood only the LKC homes would have been considered ldquocontributingrdquo while the remaining homes such as the colonials would have also been labeled ldquonon-contributingrdquo

ldquoThis should not take away from the overall benefit to neighborsrdquo he said He noted that in the case of formal Historic Districts the non-contributing homes within the district as well as those just outside the district usually benefit economically from the prestige

He said there are other neighborhoods where only some of the homes are designated for the Register and it works

[EDMorebackgroundabouttheapplicationandNewMarkrsquosearlydesignandhistoryappearonthewebsiteathttpnewmarkcommonsnew20160802national-recognitionandhttpnewmarkcommonsnethistory]

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 7

Board Cracks Down on Clubhouse Parking Lot Pursues Insurance for City Damages by Pat Reber

The HOA Board of Directors at its May 4 meeting signaled stricter enforcement of rules for long-term parkers in the Clubhouse lot and during an extra-long session caught up on a number of other issues that have been pending for months

The Board learned that third party damages to common property were being pursued The community has received $1500 from the City of Rockvillersquos insurance carrier for damages occurred during the 824 NME Thanksgiving Day water main break and is pursuing damages from the City for damages in the 100 NME parking lot It has received $600 from a contractor for felling a light pole in the 800 NME block

Seeking an update on the statersquos nomination of New Mark Commons for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places the Board decided to invite a state official to its June 1 meeting to explain revisions in the nomination Peter Kurtze of the Maryland Historical Trust plans to talk to the community beginning at 700 pm June 1 during an extended June Board meeting Community Forum

ldquoPeter Kurtze will help shore up what we bought intordquo Board member Kathleen Moran said

In a related development the Board approved several banners to be hung during months ahead in celebration of the 50th anniversary of New Mark Commons The Board also approved special plans for community events through the remaining year which will culminate on October 21 with a special focus for the Boardrsquos annual cocktail party (See separate item page 4)

In other actions

The Board learned that it still has only one definitive bidmdashof about $300000mdashfor the long-awaited repaving the townhome parking lots and sidewalks It is awaiting a second bid from a firm that needs estimates from its subcontractors President John Daroff indicated that the work could begin in late August or September

The Board decided not to renew an annual exception for an oversized white box truck in the Clubhouse parking lot about which a number of residents have complained and asked Administrator Jim Denny to give the owner a 30-day notice period to remove the truck Jim was also asked to follow up on two other vehicles both of them boats which are violating the rules Long-term parking must be approved on an annual basis [A copy of the current NMC Parking Regulations is on the website at httpnewmarkcommonsnetforms]

Starting June 1 the Administrator will follow regular office hours of 1100 am to 200 pm Monday Wednesday and Thursday This will ldquogive some consistency to our operationsrdquo and hopefully resolve some of the communication issues for the community John D said

The Board agreed to yearly external house inspections by the Community Enhancement Committee instead of every two years But it also approved new inspection letters and documents with more diplomatic wording compared to the abrupt notices that upset a number of homeowners last year

Continued on page 10

8 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Board Crackdown continued from page 9

The Board approved changes in the Architectural Control Guidelines and operating policies that give the ACC Chair and Administrator authority to automatically approve solar panels state that storm doors on contemporary houses should be almost entirely glass with simple frame and give the administrator or his designees authority to inform the owner and real estate agent of an ACC violation if a house is up for sale

The Board approved a little more than $27000 for workers compensation and general liability insurance including the pool $3762 for $5 million in excess liability insurance and $5300 for pool repairs and supplies

The Board exempted the 50th anniversary banners from the covenant that prohibits posting of signs and approved up to $300 for the banners

NMC Directory Email List Updates Needed Itrsquos time to update both the NMC directory and resident database

We included New Mark Commons Information Update forms this time yellow with the dues invoices mailed in early May

The information collected by the forms is used for the distribution of official NMC correspondence both printed (such as dues statements) and electronic including newsletters and email broadcasts It is also used to keep the pool pass and accounting systems current

AtoZ Directories will be publishing our directory again this year (at no cost to New Mark Commons) The directory is intended to include current NMC residents only This does not include adult children grandchildren and other relatives who do not live in the community

If you have moved into the community as a new homeowner or tenant in the last year please contact our Administrator Jim Denny at 301-340-0288 or email him at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet to supply the necessary information We need name address phone number the names and ages (if under 16) of your children and email address

For longtime residents please take a moment to review your entry in the directory Are your names spelled correctly Should we delete your children because they moved away years ago Do you have an email address that you would like to include Is the current email address correct

We try to make the directory and contact lists as up-to-date as possible but we need your help Please return the yellow sheets or email this information to Jim at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

Sign Up for Concrete Group Discount TheCommunityEnhancementCommitteecontinuestoworkwiththeBoardtoincludeinitsupcomingasphaltandsidewalkcontracttheconditionthatthecontractormustprovideindividualestimatesandenterintoindividualcontractswithhomeownersandprovideagroupratediscount

Thereisstilltimetoindicateyourinterestinparticipatingincooperativepurchasingagreementsforcommonrepairandmaintenanceneeds(concretesidingetc)athttpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

mdashTheNMCCommunityEnhancementCommittee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 9

Committee News Complete Board and committee meeting agendas and minutes are available on the NMC website to residents who have registered for access to the Resident Area httpnewmarkcommonsnetlogin See the signupgeniuscom links in several of the committee updates below to express interest in a number of NMC committee activities

Architectural Control Committee John Hansman Chair 301-340-3198 Alex Belida Board Liaison 301-424-8164 Committee email accnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets the first Monday of each month at 700 pm the next meeting is 652017 at 6 Radburn Court

In addition to reviewing and responding to ACC applications at our May meeting the Committee discussed enforcement issues involving properties with items that do not comply with the ACC Guidelines and a system to verify that projects were built to conform to approval

Recent ACC actions appear on page 11

Communications Committee Judy Rudolph Chair 301-279-7917 David Schwartzman Board Liaison 301-738-2228 Committee email newmarknewsnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 730 pm The next meeting will be 682017 at 830 New Mark Esplanade

Committee members have continued to work directly on the website newsletter NMCrsquos use of the Google Suite tools and supporting staff and NMC committee database record management and other IT activities

Community Enhancement Committee Chair TBD Magnus Turesson Board Liaison 301-605-7999 Committee email communityenhancementnewmarkcommonsnet

The next meeting is on 5252017 at 745 pm at the Clubhouse

At our May 25 meeting the committee will discuss selection of a new Chair revised documents and communications procedures

for 2017 follow-up activities leveraging City Code Enforcement assistance enforcement of Covenants relating to trash cart storage

At the April Board meeting Magnus Turesson the committee Board liaison recommended that the ACC assume responsibility for follow-up inspections relating to ACC matters Alex Belida Board liaison to the ACC will participate in the next inspection walk in May

To indicate your interest in sharing ideas about and participating in cooperative purchasing agreements for common repair and maintenance needs (concrete siding etc) click on httpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

Please note that ACC approval is needed for all exterior repair and maintenance activities referenced in the NMC Covenants and ACC Guidelines Be sure to consult the NMC ACC Guidelines or check with the ACC committee (accnewmarkcommonsnet) before you proceed with your repair to determine if ACC approval is required

Landscape Tree and Lake Committee Ellen Stein Board Liaison and Chair 301-279-9533 Committee email landscapingnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 730 pm at 7 Cumbernauld Court The next monthly meeting is 662017

Committee members will be volunteering to complete the ldquoto-dordquo list from NMCrsquos successful Spring Cleanup We are formulating plans for plantings for the mailbox side of the Maryland Avenue

continued on page 10

10 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Committee News continued from page 9

entrance and lake tree replacement We also plan to develop a Master Plan for upgrading common areas

Committee members will be busy planting and then maintaining the flower pots at the pool Ellen Stein will buy the plants and Chris Chiappa Gerri Kochan and Kathleen Moran will do the planting Nancy Wood volunteered to water the flowers through the summer

To learn more about what you might be able to contribute to our Committeersquos efforts go to httpbitlynmclandsc

Pool Committee (including Swim Team) Nancy Wood Chair 301-309-1894 Board Liaison Kathleen Moran 301-294-9582 Board contact Jim Denny 301-340-0288 Committee email poolnewmarkcommonsnet Swim Team Representatives Irina Gabidoulline irinagabiyahoocom Sean Hart 301-294-1706 sean_hart66yahoocom

Watch for an announcement of the next Pool Committee meeting

The Committee worked with staff to develop the recommendations for some of the changes that will occur this pool season

bull Increase in guest fees to $200 per guest during the week and $400 per guest on weekends

bull Changes how private pool parties held during normal hours of operation will be managed (Details are in the full notice page 3)

bull Other recommended changes may impact when ice cream sales occur

Reminder Lap lanes are reserved for lap swimming and that is their primary use They may be used for swim lessons or other

activities only if lap swimmers are not using them

Your thoughts and comments are welcome and can be emailed to Nancy Wood at nlwmdhotmailcom

Social Committee Board Liaison Alex Manolatos 301-610-6667 Chair TBD Committee email danceamverizonnet

Do you like to plan parties This new committee will take the lead to plan community social events such as pool parties game nights and dinners The committee might also develop materials and coordinate visits to welcome new residents and orient them to NMC

Watch for updated information about an organizational meeting If you are interested in becoming part of the committee contact Alex Manolatos at danceamverizonnet

Help Plan and Coordinate New Mark Social Events TheNMCBoardhasapprovedthecreationoftheSocialCommitteewhosepurposeistocoordinatesocialopportunitieswithinthecommunityWearecurrentlyworkingonactivitiesforthe50thAnniversarycelebration

IfyouareinterestedinhelpingpleasecontactAlexandra(Alex)Manolatosat240-533-6142ordanceamverizonnet

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 11

THE NEW MARK NEWS GENERAL INFORMATION

PublishedbytheNewMarkCommonsHomesAssociationIncPOBox4206RockvilleMD20849-4206Hardcopyeditions(distributedtothe384homeswithinthecommunity)arepublishedfourtimesperyearinMaySeptemberNovemberandFebruaryElectronicversions(distributedbyemailtoapproximately470individualresidentswhohaveoptedin)arepublishedfortheremainingmonths

AdvertisingRates

Forelectronicedition$1800perissue$4500forseriesofthreeconsecutivemonths

Forhardcopyedition$3500full-pagead$2750half-pagead$2250quarter-pagead$1800anyadlessthanonequarterpage

Thelastpagemaybereservedforfull-pageadsforonlyanadditional$1500

Smalllistingsforpublicservicesorsaleofusedgoodsarefreetoresidentsingoodstandingand$500forallothers

Listingsforservicesprovidedbyyouths18yearsofageandyoungerarefreetoresidentsand$500forallothers

Submittinganad

AlladvertisementsmustbesubmittedtotheadministratorelectronicallybyemailoronaCDAcceptableformatsarepdfpngorjpegAdspurchasedforhardcopyeditionsmustbesizedproperlyAnychangesrequiredfortheadcopyorlayoutwillbechargedanadditionalfeeof$4000

AdvertisementsalongwithcheckspayabletoldquoNewMarkCommonsrdquoshouldbesubmittedtoJimDennyAdministratorCall301-340-0288oremailnmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

AlllistingsadvertisementsOpinionCornersubmissionsletterstotheeditorarticlesandnoticesmustbesubmittedinWordfilestotheNMCAdministratoronorbefore900amonthesecondSundayofthemonthandmustbesignedbytheauthorNeithertheNMCAdministratornoreditorcantakeinformationbytelephone

ACC Actions Approved by Committee

6CumbernauldCourtAddsecondgarageMaterialsandcolorstobethesameastheexistinggarage

160NMERepaintshingleswithasimilarmediumgreycolor(OlympicOL153)

296NMEbull Enlargeopeningtotrashenclosureto

facilitatemovingtrashcansbull Constructflagstonewalkwaytoconnect

enclosurewithpavedwalk

312NMEbull Replacecedarshakesidingwith

CertainteedsplitshakeshinglesinldquoBuckskinrdquoColor

bull Painttrimandgutter

342NMEInstallrooftopsolarpanels

705NMERepaintsidingandbrickinthesamecolor

6RadburnCourtbull Resurfaceexistingdeckwithcomposite

deckboardsinbrownbull Replacedamagedfasciaandcorner

boardsbull Repaintsidingandtriminthesamecolors

Denied by Committee

160NMEReplaceoriginalflushdoorwithonewithmultipleraisedpanels

DetailsareavailableintheACCCommitteeMinutesathttpnewmarkcommonsnetmeeting-minutes

ByAdministratorandACCChairusingdelegatedauthority

144NMERepaintchimneyindarkbrowncolor

12 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

From the Administratorrsquos Inbox bull New Mark Commons Office Hours Effective June 1 the New Mark Administrator will

hold regular office hours on Monday Wednesday and Thursday from 1100 am to 200 pm

bull Crime Watch Graffiti in New Mark Commons We have removed an increased amount of graffiti recently from NMC property So far none of it appears to be gang-related but we must continue to monitor report and remove it Responding quickly to report and remove graffiti will improve the safety and appearance of our community Please report any graffiti or tagging to the Rockville Police non-emergency line 240-314-8900 and to New Mark Administrator Jim Denny 301-340-0288

bull Farmers Market Opening Rockvillersquos Farmers Market returned Saturday May 13 to give shoppers their pick of farm fresh produce and more from regional growersproducers This yearrsquos market will include vendors offering fruits and vegetables plants and flowers herbs baked goods local beer and wine knife sharpening meat and coffee The market will be open 900am to 100 pm Saturdays through November 18 in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center

bull No refuse and recycling collection on Memorial Day Monday May 29 Recycling yard waste and refuse collection will be suspended on May 29 and made one day later Collection in New Mark Commons will be on Tuesday May 30 For more information on holiday collection schedules call 240-314-8568 or visit wwwrockvillemdgovrecycling-refuse

bull Independence Day Fireworks in King Farm the Mayor and Council at Mattie JT Stepanek Park 1800 Piccard Drive in King Farm host the cityrsquos annual Independence Day celebration on Tuesday July 4 The celebration includes live music at 600 pm and a 20-minute-long fireworks display at 915 pm There is no rain date For parking and general information visit httpwwwrockvillemdgovindependenceday email specialeventsrockvillemdgov or call 240-314-8620

bull Did you know you have to return your refuse and recycling carts when you vacate your home When the budget was passed a provision was added If you donrsquot make the carts available for the City to pick up you will be charged the following fee based on its size 32 gallon cart $3987 48 gallon cart $4287 64 gallon cart $4487 More details about this exchanging carts for other sizes and other information are at httpwwwrockvillemdgovdocumentcenterview1880

bull City of Rockville Mediation services available Community Mediation is designed to assist in resolving conflicts that arise in Rockville Members of Rockvillersquos Human Rights Commission and the community who are Rockville residents serve as mediators for this program To discuss an issue that may be appropriate for mediation contact the Rockville Community Mediation Program at 240-314-8316

Dues Reminder RememberThesecondNMCHOAduespaymentisdueJune12017PleasealsousetheinformationupdateformincludedwithyourduesnoticetoupdateyourcommunicationspreferencesandcontactinformationwithNewMarkCommons

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 13

Projects Update Spring in New Mark by Jim Denny Administrator

Itrsquos a busy time in the community Our landscape contractor Stolburg Landscaping has already cut the grass twice The frequency of grass cutting depends on the weather The more rain the more frequent the cutting Usually the visits are 7 to 10 days apart in the spring but can extend to 14 to 19 days apart in late July and August again depending upon the amount of rainfall we receive

The Landscape Committee Ellen Stein and I have identified several areas in the community that require additional landscape maintenance work

bull We looked at all the circles in NMC and identified those that need pruning or a proposal to renew plantings

bull Near the main entrance to NMC the Landscape Committee plans to plant new flowering bushes along NME

bull We plan to Install a planter and prune the bushes near the Clubhouse entrance

bull We will also be looking at trees throughout the community identifying those in need of pruning Once we assemble a list we will call several certified and licensed arborists for their evaluation and obtain proposals for the work If you notice any tree with a problem please let us know at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

bull We have also requested proposals to renew the mulch in the playground

We have contracted with Mosquito Joe again this year to treat the area around the playground They will treat the area five times this summer approximately 21 days apart They will give us 24 hoursrsquo notice before they perform a treatment We have requested that the spraying be done early in

the morning They will leave signs around the playground with the date and time they performed the treatment when they are finished After the barrier spray treatment Mosquito Joe recommends a minimum wait of 30 minutes before entering the area to ensure the product has dried The following link is to Mosquito Joersquos frequently asked questions httpmosquitojoecomfaq

The pool has been cleaned and filled Our pool management company American Pools is busy making necessary repairs and lining up staff for the season The Swim Team is gearing up for another busy summer Their practice schedule and swim meet dates are included at the end of this issue and will be posted at the pool and on the website

An update on several of the ongoing storm water managementerosion control and landscape projects in the community We have received a proposal for the projects near 338 NME and 324-326 NME and bids on a retaining wall in front of 810 NME The hillside adjacent to the maintenance garage needs new fencing to remove the old wooden steps and repair lower retaining wall We will obtain additional proposals this month

The following is the detail on the projects we are working on this spring and summer

bull Rear of 338 NME The low area where runoff has created several water paths that are exposing tree roots and creating erosion channels An arborist identified 3 trees that needed to be removed A landscape contractor with extensive experience in storm water runoff had several recommendations Build water breaks in strategic locations which would

Continued on page 14

14 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Spring 2017 Cleanup a Great Success

On Saturday April 29 25 very hard working volunteers turned out for New Markrsquos Spring Cleanup to ready our common areas for our 50th anniversary year

At 900 am we started by choosing assignments and enjoying refreshments By 910 we were out working at 930 it started to drizzle and by 940 the sun was out Despite harder rain from 1003 till 1015 the groups kept on working Two workers Pat Reber and Wini Herrmann were so engrossed in their assignment that we had to pull them away when the event ended at noon In addition to the 27 piles of debris along the path left for later removal the group hauled their own trash bags to a central area and Jim Denny carted them away in the NMC tractorrsquos trailer

A BIG thank you for your hard work to the Boychyn family (Robert Emily Karin) Chris and T Chiappa Jim Denny the Durso family (Chris Elisabeth Jeanne) Ardis and Al Fisher Patty Hart Wini Herrmann Mikha Ibrahim Phil Lester (for watering new plants) Ken Misner Jim Nations Pat Reber Toni Schierling Ellen Stein Dat Tran Ann and Bob Turner Beth Williamson and Roger Zion

Spring Projects continued from page 13

slow down the storm water flow He would stabilize the upper terrace at the foot of the deck He also recommended our landscape contractor not mow the grass behind 338-342 NME

bull The hillside in front of 324 and 326 NME Currently overgrown with weeds We are looking for a ground cover to slow down water runoff

bull Replace the failing 6 x 6 landscape timber retaining walls in front of 816 to 822 NME with concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall system Approximately 90rsquo of wall averaging 45rsquo high and an additional 90rsquo of wall 2rsquo high Includes replacing the wood steps from the parking lot to the terrace in front of 820 NME with CMU steps or poured concrete steps

bull Removal of the timber steps leading from the basketball court to the clubhouse parking lot adjacent to the maintenance garage The project includes installing approximately 45rsquo of three rail split rail fence along the top of the hill and repairing the retaining wall at the bottom of the slope near the garage

bull Replace the plantings in front of 824 NME that were damaged by a City of Rockville crew during the repair of a water main break last winter The Cityrsquos insurance carrier has approved the claim NMC has signed the release and as soon as we receive the check the new plants will be ordered and installed

Tennis Courts Reminder TenniscourtsarefortennisDamagefromnon-tennisusesincreasestheamounttheHOAmustpaytomaintainthem

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 15

2017 Barracudas Swim Meet Schedule TIME TRIALS Saturday June 10 at NMC

the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 617 vs Waters landing at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 624 meet at East Gate

Wednesday 628 B meet at Middlebridge

Saturday 71 meet at Diamond Farms

Saturday 78 vs Washingtonian Woods at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm (the Minis exhibition swim)

Sunday 79 Relay Carnival at Hillandale (rain date evening 710)

Wednesday 712 B meet vs Fallsmead at NMC the pool will close at 5 pm

Saturday 715 meet at Hillandale

Wednesday 719 B meet at Wheaton Woods

Saturday 722 Divisionals at Washingtonian Woods

Saturday amp Sunday 729 amp 730 All Stars weekend

Indicates a meet at New Mark Commons italics indicate a change in pool hours

2017 Barracudas Practice Schedule Pre-Season Practice May 30 ndash June 16

10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Summer Season Monday June 19 to July 21

Morning Practice 800-900 am ndash all ages Evening Practice 10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Swimmers are expected to attend either the morning or evening practice each day

Minis (ages 5-7) will start June 15 and end July 20 Mini practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 415 pm to 500 pm Minis will swim an exhibition free

style lap at the last home meet July 8

If you would like information or are interested in joining the swim team please emailcall Irina Gabidullina at irinagabiyahoocom or 301-747-8215

16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

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See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

Over 300 Million Dollars Sold

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Page 4: THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF NEW MARK ...newmarkcommons.org/.../07/May-2017-New-Mark-News-color.pdf2017/05/07  · 2 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 Pool Opens Continued from page 1 Clubhouse

4 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Help Us Celebrate Our 50th Year Can you remember the day you moved into New Mark Commons What stories and fun happenings do you have to share about life here What photos (We are right now especially interested in images of the swimsuits worn by our NMC Barracuda team through the years)

Over the special summer holidays mdashMemorial Day weekend July 4th and Labor Daymdashlook for special events at the Pool and the Clubhouse being planned by the 50th Anniversary Committee Spot the yellow banners on display periodically through the summer And draw a circle around October 21 on your calendar for the big celebration at the annual Board cocktail party

bull Memorial Day Weekend Stop by the poolside table with balloons to get an information sheet and chat with our writers about life in New Mark

bull July 4 Take part in a special New Mark history contest More information coming in June

bull September 4 Labor Day While we mark summerrsquos last hurrah at

the pool we will open the Clubhouse to display historic memorabilia of a half century of life in NMC Good opportunity for children to learn about where they live

bull October 21 Board Cocktail Party and Celebration Drinks and goodies while wandering among the displays chatting with friends and neighbors mixing with old-timers being invited back We are interviewing some of our original residents and plan to tell their stories in print and other media forms

bull The publication will be supported in part through a $1000 ROC-N Matching Grant from the City of Rockville awarded earlier this month in response to the proposal submitted by the NMC 50th Anniversary Committee New Markrsquos contribution will be the hours of volunteer work by more than a dozen residents who are involved in the planning interviewing and writing of the commemorative pamphlet

IfyouhavevignettestosharepleasecontactJohnHansman(johnhansman10gmailcom)orPatReber(prparebergmailcom)ForphotospleasecontactArthurKatz(osdobykatzverizonnet)orDavidSloane(davesloaneverizonnet)

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 5

Presidentrsquos Perspective

Spring has sprung here in New Mark Commons A huge thank you goes out to Ellen Stein the Landscape Committee and all of the volunteers who participated in our annual spring clean up Everything looks beautiful Other spring projects that we are working on include getting the pool ready for opening day and new mulch for the playground

Previously I have written about repaving the townhouse parking lots While I had hoped the Board would be able to vote on a proposal at our May meeting so we could move this work forward unfortunately not all proposals were available from contractors bidding on the work We are aiming to review and vote on proposals at our June meeting

This delay means more time for you If there is paving or concrete work that you would like to do at your house while crews are in New Mark please continue to sign up at httpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts The sign up list will close approximately one week after the contract has been awarded

As we head into pool season please note a few changes to the pool rules that the Board adopted at our May meeting First guest fees have increased Second the Board adopted interim rules regarding pool parties that occur during regular pool hours All pool parties must be scheduled in advance with our Administrator Jim Denny

Our next Board Meeting on June 1 2017 will begin at 700 pm so that we can get an update on our application to the National Register of Historic Places from Peter Kurtze of the Maryland Historical Trust You will not want to miss this presentation as Mr Kurtze will be discussing the revised historic boundary required by the National Park Service and what it all means to our community

In the last two years we have made great strides in communicating with our community Our official communications channels are our website (httpwwwnewmarkcommonsnet) where you can find our calendar of events community governing documents meeting notices and minutes We also utilize broadcast emails to send out our newsletter and make timely announcements to the community We know that many members of our community use Nextdoorcom to gain information about the goings on in New Mark and discuss concerns Nextdoorcom is a great tool that allows residents to interact but please know that the Board does not control or patrol the content on NextDoor If you have a question comment or concern for the Board please email us at boardnewmarkcommonsnet or come to a board meeting and speak during the community forum We look forward to hearing from you

mdashJohn Daroff President NMC Homes Association

6 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

National Park Service Requires Reduced Footprint for New Markrsquos Federal Historic Status State official to give update on June 1 at Clubhouse by Pat Reber

An official from the Maryland Historical Trust will brief the community at 700 pm June 1 about the revised boundary that has been requested by the National Park Service in order to grant historic status to New Mark Commons

Peter Kurtze the state official who has been shepherding efforts to include New Mark Commons on the National Register of Historic Places offered to talk to the community after it became clear that federal officials wanted to narrow the focus to the mid-century modern homes designed by Lethbridge Keyes and Condon (LKC) and built by developer Edmund Bennett

Kurtze will talk at the June 1 monthly Board meeting at the Clubhouse and answer questions during community forum at 700 pm a half hour earlier than usual

The National Park Service maintains the historic register which already includes Carderock in Bethesdamdashanother community designed and built by the same team

The original nomination by Kurtze and the Maryland Historical Trust argued that the entire community should be included on the list not only for the LKC mid-century modern design but also for the individual siting of all homes amid a healthy tree stand and for the cohesion that has resulted from Bennettrsquos vision for pathways and amenities

Kurtze said the original nomination was returned by the Park Service federal officials are adamant that the boundary be redrawn to include mainly the mid-century modern homes designed by KLC and built by Bennett

ldquoIrsquom afraid if we were to continue to push the original submission it would not go throughrdquo he said in a telephone interview ldquoItrsquos quite clear there is no compromise positionrdquo

Former Board president John Hansman initiated the years-long process for federal recognition and in August 2016 the community mobilized to show Rockville Mayor and Council its full support for the nomination City approval was necessary for the state to proceed with the nomination

The New Mark Board and community are hoping the recognition will come through this year as New Mark celebrates its 50th anniversary Kurtze has delayed the submission so the community has time to understand the change He was confident that the revised submission would go through in time for the primary 50th celebration on October 21

The revised boundary includes 272 LKC-designed buildings but the townhomes on Tegner and the non-LKC detached homes on several streets in the Scandia section with mixed styles are labeled ldquonon-contributingrdquo Kurtze said that even if the federal boundary had included the entire neighborhood only the LKC homes would have been considered ldquocontributingrdquo while the remaining homes such as the colonials would have also been labeled ldquonon-contributingrdquo

ldquoThis should not take away from the overall benefit to neighborsrdquo he said He noted that in the case of formal Historic Districts the non-contributing homes within the district as well as those just outside the district usually benefit economically from the prestige

He said there are other neighborhoods where only some of the homes are designated for the Register and it works

[EDMorebackgroundabouttheapplicationandNewMarkrsquosearlydesignandhistoryappearonthewebsiteathttpnewmarkcommonsnew20160802national-recognitionandhttpnewmarkcommonsnethistory]

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 7

Board Cracks Down on Clubhouse Parking Lot Pursues Insurance for City Damages by Pat Reber

The HOA Board of Directors at its May 4 meeting signaled stricter enforcement of rules for long-term parkers in the Clubhouse lot and during an extra-long session caught up on a number of other issues that have been pending for months

The Board learned that third party damages to common property were being pursued The community has received $1500 from the City of Rockvillersquos insurance carrier for damages occurred during the 824 NME Thanksgiving Day water main break and is pursuing damages from the City for damages in the 100 NME parking lot It has received $600 from a contractor for felling a light pole in the 800 NME block

Seeking an update on the statersquos nomination of New Mark Commons for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places the Board decided to invite a state official to its June 1 meeting to explain revisions in the nomination Peter Kurtze of the Maryland Historical Trust plans to talk to the community beginning at 700 pm June 1 during an extended June Board meeting Community Forum

ldquoPeter Kurtze will help shore up what we bought intordquo Board member Kathleen Moran said

In a related development the Board approved several banners to be hung during months ahead in celebration of the 50th anniversary of New Mark Commons The Board also approved special plans for community events through the remaining year which will culminate on October 21 with a special focus for the Boardrsquos annual cocktail party (See separate item page 4)

In other actions

The Board learned that it still has only one definitive bidmdashof about $300000mdashfor the long-awaited repaving the townhome parking lots and sidewalks It is awaiting a second bid from a firm that needs estimates from its subcontractors President John Daroff indicated that the work could begin in late August or September

The Board decided not to renew an annual exception for an oversized white box truck in the Clubhouse parking lot about which a number of residents have complained and asked Administrator Jim Denny to give the owner a 30-day notice period to remove the truck Jim was also asked to follow up on two other vehicles both of them boats which are violating the rules Long-term parking must be approved on an annual basis [A copy of the current NMC Parking Regulations is on the website at httpnewmarkcommonsnetforms]

Starting June 1 the Administrator will follow regular office hours of 1100 am to 200 pm Monday Wednesday and Thursday This will ldquogive some consistency to our operationsrdquo and hopefully resolve some of the communication issues for the community John D said

The Board agreed to yearly external house inspections by the Community Enhancement Committee instead of every two years But it also approved new inspection letters and documents with more diplomatic wording compared to the abrupt notices that upset a number of homeowners last year

Continued on page 10

8 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Board Crackdown continued from page 9

The Board approved changes in the Architectural Control Guidelines and operating policies that give the ACC Chair and Administrator authority to automatically approve solar panels state that storm doors on contemporary houses should be almost entirely glass with simple frame and give the administrator or his designees authority to inform the owner and real estate agent of an ACC violation if a house is up for sale

The Board approved a little more than $27000 for workers compensation and general liability insurance including the pool $3762 for $5 million in excess liability insurance and $5300 for pool repairs and supplies

The Board exempted the 50th anniversary banners from the covenant that prohibits posting of signs and approved up to $300 for the banners

NMC Directory Email List Updates Needed Itrsquos time to update both the NMC directory and resident database

We included New Mark Commons Information Update forms this time yellow with the dues invoices mailed in early May

The information collected by the forms is used for the distribution of official NMC correspondence both printed (such as dues statements) and electronic including newsletters and email broadcasts It is also used to keep the pool pass and accounting systems current

AtoZ Directories will be publishing our directory again this year (at no cost to New Mark Commons) The directory is intended to include current NMC residents only This does not include adult children grandchildren and other relatives who do not live in the community

If you have moved into the community as a new homeowner or tenant in the last year please contact our Administrator Jim Denny at 301-340-0288 or email him at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet to supply the necessary information We need name address phone number the names and ages (if under 16) of your children and email address

For longtime residents please take a moment to review your entry in the directory Are your names spelled correctly Should we delete your children because they moved away years ago Do you have an email address that you would like to include Is the current email address correct

We try to make the directory and contact lists as up-to-date as possible but we need your help Please return the yellow sheets or email this information to Jim at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

Sign Up for Concrete Group Discount TheCommunityEnhancementCommitteecontinuestoworkwiththeBoardtoincludeinitsupcomingasphaltandsidewalkcontracttheconditionthatthecontractormustprovideindividualestimatesandenterintoindividualcontractswithhomeownersandprovideagroupratediscount

Thereisstilltimetoindicateyourinterestinparticipatingincooperativepurchasingagreementsforcommonrepairandmaintenanceneeds(concretesidingetc)athttpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

mdashTheNMCCommunityEnhancementCommittee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 9

Committee News Complete Board and committee meeting agendas and minutes are available on the NMC website to residents who have registered for access to the Resident Area httpnewmarkcommonsnetlogin See the signupgeniuscom links in several of the committee updates below to express interest in a number of NMC committee activities

Architectural Control Committee John Hansman Chair 301-340-3198 Alex Belida Board Liaison 301-424-8164 Committee email accnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets the first Monday of each month at 700 pm the next meeting is 652017 at 6 Radburn Court

In addition to reviewing and responding to ACC applications at our May meeting the Committee discussed enforcement issues involving properties with items that do not comply with the ACC Guidelines and a system to verify that projects were built to conform to approval

Recent ACC actions appear on page 11

Communications Committee Judy Rudolph Chair 301-279-7917 David Schwartzman Board Liaison 301-738-2228 Committee email newmarknewsnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 730 pm The next meeting will be 682017 at 830 New Mark Esplanade

Committee members have continued to work directly on the website newsletter NMCrsquos use of the Google Suite tools and supporting staff and NMC committee database record management and other IT activities

Community Enhancement Committee Chair TBD Magnus Turesson Board Liaison 301-605-7999 Committee email communityenhancementnewmarkcommonsnet

The next meeting is on 5252017 at 745 pm at the Clubhouse

At our May 25 meeting the committee will discuss selection of a new Chair revised documents and communications procedures

for 2017 follow-up activities leveraging City Code Enforcement assistance enforcement of Covenants relating to trash cart storage

At the April Board meeting Magnus Turesson the committee Board liaison recommended that the ACC assume responsibility for follow-up inspections relating to ACC matters Alex Belida Board liaison to the ACC will participate in the next inspection walk in May

To indicate your interest in sharing ideas about and participating in cooperative purchasing agreements for common repair and maintenance needs (concrete siding etc) click on httpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

Please note that ACC approval is needed for all exterior repair and maintenance activities referenced in the NMC Covenants and ACC Guidelines Be sure to consult the NMC ACC Guidelines or check with the ACC committee (accnewmarkcommonsnet) before you proceed with your repair to determine if ACC approval is required

Landscape Tree and Lake Committee Ellen Stein Board Liaison and Chair 301-279-9533 Committee email landscapingnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 730 pm at 7 Cumbernauld Court The next monthly meeting is 662017

Committee members will be volunteering to complete the ldquoto-dordquo list from NMCrsquos successful Spring Cleanup We are formulating plans for plantings for the mailbox side of the Maryland Avenue

continued on page 10

10 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Committee News continued from page 9

entrance and lake tree replacement We also plan to develop a Master Plan for upgrading common areas

Committee members will be busy planting and then maintaining the flower pots at the pool Ellen Stein will buy the plants and Chris Chiappa Gerri Kochan and Kathleen Moran will do the planting Nancy Wood volunteered to water the flowers through the summer

To learn more about what you might be able to contribute to our Committeersquos efforts go to httpbitlynmclandsc

Pool Committee (including Swim Team) Nancy Wood Chair 301-309-1894 Board Liaison Kathleen Moran 301-294-9582 Board contact Jim Denny 301-340-0288 Committee email poolnewmarkcommonsnet Swim Team Representatives Irina Gabidoulline irinagabiyahoocom Sean Hart 301-294-1706 sean_hart66yahoocom

Watch for an announcement of the next Pool Committee meeting

The Committee worked with staff to develop the recommendations for some of the changes that will occur this pool season

bull Increase in guest fees to $200 per guest during the week and $400 per guest on weekends

bull Changes how private pool parties held during normal hours of operation will be managed (Details are in the full notice page 3)

bull Other recommended changes may impact when ice cream sales occur

Reminder Lap lanes are reserved for lap swimming and that is their primary use They may be used for swim lessons or other

activities only if lap swimmers are not using them

Your thoughts and comments are welcome and can be emailed to Nancy Wood at nlwmdhotmailcom

Social Committee Board Liaison Alex Manolatos 301-610-6667 Chair TBD Committee email danceamverizonnet

Do you like to plan parties This new committee will take the lead to plan community social events such as pool parties game nights and dinners The committee might also develop materials and coordinate visits to welcome new residents and orient them to NMC

Watch for updated information about an organizational meeting If you are interested in becoming part of the committee contact Alex Manolatos at danceamverizonnet

Help Plan and Coordinate New Mark Social Events TheNMCBoardhasapprovedthecreationoftheSocialCommitteewhosepurposeistocoordinatesocialopportunitieswithinthecommunityWearecurrentlyworkingonactivitiesforthe50thAnniversarycelebration

IfyouareinterestedinhelpingpleasecontactAlexandra(Alex)Manolatosat240-533-6142ordanceamverizonnet

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 11

THE NEW MARK NEWS GENERAL INFORMATION

PublishedbytheNewMarkCommonsHomesAssociationIncPOBox4206RockvilleMD20849-4206Hardcopyeditions(distributedtothe384homeswithinthecommunity)arepublishedfourtimesperyearinMaySeptemberNovemberandFebruaryElectronicversions(distributedbyemailtoapproximately470individualresidentswhohaveoptedin)arepublishedfortheremainingmonths

AdvertisingRates

Forelectronicedition$1800perissue$4500forseriesofthreeconsecutivemonths

Forhardcopyedition$3500full-pagead$2750half-pagead$2250quarter-pagead$1800anyadlessthanonequarterpage

Thelastpagemaybereservedforfull-pageadsforonlyanadditional$1500

Smalllistingsforpublicservicesorsaleofusedgoodsarefreetoresidentsingoodstandingand$500forallothers

Listingsforservicesprovidedbyyouths18yearsofageandyoungerarefreetoresidentsand$500forallothers

Submittinganad

AlladvertisementsmustbesubmittedtotheadministratorelectronicallybyemailoronaCDAcceptableformatsarepdfpngorjpegAdspurchasedforhardcopyeditionsmustbesizedproperlyAnychangesrequiredfortheadcopyorlayoutwillbechargedanadditionalfeeof$4000

AdvertisementsalongwithcheckspayabletoldquoNewMarkCommonsrdquoshouldbesubmittedtoJimDennyAdministratorCall301-340-0288oremailnmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

AlllistingsadvertisementsOpinionCornersubmissionsletterstotheeditorarticlesandnoticesmustbesubmittedinWordfilestotheNMCAdministratoronorbefore900amonthesecondSundayofthemonthandmustbesignedbytheauthorNeithertheNMCAdministratornoreditorcantakeinformationbytelephone

ACC Actions Approved by Committee

6CumbernauldCourtAddsecondgarageMaterialsandcolorstobethesameastheexistinggarage

160NMERepaintshingleswithasimilarmediumgreycolor(OlympicOL153)

296NMEbull Enlargeopeningtotrashenclosureto

facilitatemovingtrashcansbull Constructflagstonewalkwaytoconnect

enclosurewithpavedwalk

312NMEbull Replacecedarshakesidingwith

CertainteedsplitshakeshinglesinldquoBuckskinrdquoColor

bull Painttrimandgutter

342NMEInstallrooftopsolarpanels

705NMERepaintsidingandbrickinthesamecolor

6RadburnCourtbull Resurfaceexistingdeckwithcomposite

deckboardsinbrownbull Replacedamagedfasciaandcorner

boardsbull Repaintsidingandtriminthesamecolors

Denied by Committee

160NMEReplaceoriginalflushdoorwithonewithmultipleraisedpanels

DetailsareavailableintheACCCommitteeMinutesathttpnewmarkcommonsnetmeeting-minutes

ByAdministratorandACCChairusingdelegatedauthority

144NMERepaintchimneyindarkbrowncolor

12 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

From the Administratorrsquos Inbox bull New Mark Commons Office Hours Effective June 1 the New Mark Administrator will

hold regular office hours on Monday Wednesday and Thursday from 1100 am to 200 pm

bull Crime Watch Graffiti in New Mark Commons We have removed an increased amount of graffiti recently from NMC property So far none of it appears to be gang-related but we must continue to monitor report and remove it Responding quickly to report and remove graffiti will improve the safety and appearance of our community Please report any graffiti or tagging to the Rockville Police non-emergency line 240-314-8900 and to New Mark Administrator Jim Denny 301-340-0288

bull Farmers Market Opening Rockvillersquos Farmers Market returned Saturday May 13 to give shoppers their pick of farm fresh produce and more from regional growersproducers This yearrsquos market will include vendors offering fruits and vegetables plants and flowers herbs baked goods local beer and wine knife sharpening meat and coffee The market will be open 900am to 100 pm Saturdays through November 18 in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center

bull No refuse and recycling collection on Memorial Day Monday May 29 Recycling yard waste and refuse collection will be suspended on May 29 and made one day later Collection in New Mark Commons will be on Tuesday May 30 For more information on holiday collection schedules call 240-314-8568 or visit wwwrockvillemdgovrecycling-refuse

bull Independence Day Fireworks in King Farm the Mayor and Council at Mattie JT Stepanek Park 1800 Piccard Drive in King Farm host the cityrsquos annual Independence Day celebration on Tuesday July 4 The celebration includes live music at 600 pm and a 20-minute-long fireworks display at 915 pm There is no rain date For parking and general information visit httpwwwrockvillemdgovindependenceday email specialeventsrockvillemdgov or call 240-314-8620

bull Did you know you have to return your refuse and recycling carts when you vacate your home When the budget was passed a provision was added If you donrsquot make the carts available for the City to pick up you will be charged the following fee based on its size 32 gallon cart $3987 48 gallon cart $4287 64 gallon cart $4487 More details about this exchanging carts for other sizes and other information are at httpwwwrockvillemdgovdocumentcenterview1880

bull City of Rockville Mediation services available Community Mediation is designed to assist in resolving conflicts that arise in Rockville Members of Rockvillersquos Human Rights Commission and the community who are Rockville residents serve as mediators for this program To discuss an issue that may be appropriate for mediation contact the Rockville Community Mediation Program at 240-314-8316

Dues Reminder RememberThesecondNMCHOAduespaymentisdueJune12017PleasealsousetheinformationupdateformincludedwithyourduesnoticetoupdateyourcommunicationspreferencesandcontactinformationwithNewMarkCommons

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 13

Projects Update Spring in New Mark by Jim Denny Administrator

Itrsquos a busy time in the community Our landscape contractor Stolburg Landscaping has already cut the grass twice The frequency of grass cutting depends on the weather The more rain the more frequent the cutting Usually the visits are 7 to 10 days apart in the spring but can extend to 14 to 19 days apart in late July and August again depending upon the amount of rainfall we receive

The Landscape Committee Ellen Stein and I have identified several areas in the community that require additional landscape maintenance work

bull We looked at all the circles in NMC and identified those that need pruning or a proposal to renew plantings

bull Near the main entrance to NMC the Landscape Committee plans to plant new flowering bushes along NME

bull We plan to Install a planter and prune the bushes near the Clubhouse entrance

bull We will also be looking at trees throughout the community identifying those in need of pruning Once we assemble a list we will call several certified and licensed arborists for their evaluation and obtain proposals for the work If you notice any tree with a problem please let us know at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

bull We have also requested proposals to renew the mulch in the playground

We have contracted with Mosquito Joe again this year to treat the area around the playground They will treat the area five times this summer approximately 21 days apart They will give us 24 hoursrsquo notice before they perform a treatment We have requested that the spraying be done early in

the morning They will leave signs around the playground with the date and time they performed the treatment when they are finished After the barrier spray treatment Mosquito Joe recommends a minimum wait of 30 minutes before entering the area to ensure the product has dried The following link is to Mosquito Joersquos frequently asked questions httpmosquitojoecomfaq

The pool has been cleaned and filled Our pool management company American Pools is busy making necessary repairs and lining up staff for the season The Swim Team is gearing up for another busy summer Their practice schedule and swim meet dates are included at the end of this issue and will be posted at the pool and on the website

An update on several of the ongoing storm water managementerosion control and landscape projects in the community We have received a proposal for the projects near 338 NME and 324-326 NME and bids on a retaining wall in front of 810 NME The hillside adjacent to the maintenance garage needs new fencing to remove the old wooden steps and repair lower retaining wall We will obtain additional proposals this month

The following is the detail on the projects we are working on this spring and summer

bull Rear of 338 NME The low area where runoff has created several water paths that are exposing tree roots and creating erosion channels An arborist identified 3 trees that needed to be removed A landscape contractor with extensive experience in storm water runoff had several recommendations Build water breaks in strategic locations which would

Continued on page 14

14 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Spring 2017 Cleanup a Great Success

On Saturday April 29 25 very hard working volunteers turned out for New Markrsquos Spring Cleanup to ready our common areas for our 50th anniversary year

At 900 am we started by choosing assignments and enjoying refreshments By 910 we were out working at 930 it started to drizzle and by 940 the sun was out Despite harder rain from 1003 till 1015 the groups kept on working Two workers Pat Reber and Wini Herrmann were so engrossed in their assignment that we had to pull them away when the event ended at noon In addition to the 27 piles of debris along the path left for later removal the group hauled their own trash bags to a central area and Jim Denny carted them away in the NMC tractorrsquos trailer

A BIG thank you for your hard work to the Boychyn family (Robert Emily Karin) Chris and T Chiappa Jim Denny the Durso family (Chris Elisabeth Jeanne) Ardis and Al Fisher Patty Hart Wini Herrmann Mikha Ibrahim Phil Lester (for watering new plants) Ken Misner Jim Nations Pat Reber Toni Schierling Ellen Stein Dat Tran Ann and Bob Turner Beth Williamson and Roger Zion

Spring Projects continued from page 13

slow down the storm water flow He would stabilize the upper terrace at the foot of the deck He also recommended our landscape contractor not mow the grass behind 338-342 NME

bull The hillside in front of 324 and 326 NME Currently overgrown with weeds We are looking for a ground cover to slow down water runoff

bull Replace the failing 6 x 6 landscape timber retaining walls in front of 816 to 822 NME with concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall system Approximately 90rsquo of wall averaging 45rsquo high and an additional 90rsquo of wall 2rsquo high Includes replacing the wood steps from the parking lot to the terrace in front of 820 NME with CMU steps or poured concrete steps

bull Removal of the timber steps leading from the basketball court to the clubhouse parking lot adjacent to the maintenance garage The project includes installing approximately 45rsquo of three rail split rail fence along the top of the hill and repairing the retaining wall at the bottom of the slope near the garage

bull Replace the plantings in front of 824 NME that were damaged by a City of Rockville crew during the repair of a water main break last winter The Cityrsquos insurance carrier has approved the claim NMC has signed the release and as soon as we receive the check the new plants will be ordered and installed

Tennis Courts Reminder TenniscourtsarefortennisDamagefromnon-tennisusesincreasestheamounttheHOAmustpaytomaintainthem

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 15

2017 Barracudas Swim Meet Schedule TIME TRIALS Saturday June 10 at NMC

the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 617 vs Waters landing at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 624 meet at East Gate

Wednesday 628 B meet at Middlebridge

Saturday 71 meet at Diamond Farms

Saturday 78 vs Washingtonian Woods at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm (the Minis exhibition swim)

Sunday 79 Relay Carnival at Hillandale (rain date evening 710)

Wednesday 712 B meet vs Fallsmead at NMC the pool will close at 5 pm

Saturday 715 meet at Hillandale

Wednesday 719 B meet at Wheaton Woods

Saturday 722 Divisionals at Washingtonian Woods

Saturday amp Sunday 729 amp 730 All Stars weekend

Indicates a meet at New Mark Commons italics indicate a change in pool hours

2017 Barracudas Practice Schedule Pre-Season Practice May 30 ndash June 16

10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Summer Season Monday June 19 to July 21

Morning Practice 800-900 am ndash all ages Evening Practice 10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Swimmers are expected to attend either the morning or evening practice each day

Minis (ages 5-7) will start June 15 and end July 20 Mini practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 415 pm to 500 pm Minis will swim an exhibition free

style lap at the last home meet July 8

If you would like information or are interested in joining the swim team please emailcall Irina Gabidullina at irinagabiyahoocom or 301-747-8215

16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

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See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

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Page 5: THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF NEW MARK ...newmarkcommons.org/.../07/May-2017-New-Mark-News-color.pdf2017/05/07  · 2 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 Pool Opens Continued from page 1 Clubhouse

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 5

Presidentrsquos Perspective

Spring has sprung here in New Mark Commons A huge thank you goes out to Ellen Stein the Landscape Committee and all of the volunteers who participated in our annual spring clean up Everything looks beautiful Other spring projects that we are working on include getting the pool ready for opening day and new mulch for the playground

Previously I have written about repaving the townhouse parking lots While I had hoped the Board would be able to vote on a proposal at our May meeting so we could move this work forward unfortunately not all proposals were available from contractors bidding on the work We are aiming to review and vote on proposals at our June meeting

This delay means more time for you If there is paving or concrete work that you would like to do at your house while crews are in New Mark please continue to sign up at httpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts The sign up list will close approximately one week after the contract has been awarded

As we head into pool season please note a few changes to the pool rules that the Board adopted at our May meeting First guest fees have increased Second the Board adopted interim rules regarding pool parties that occur during regular pool hours All pool parties must be scheduled in advance with our Administrator Jim Denny

Our next Board Meeting on June 1 2017 will begin at 700 pm so that we can get an update on our application to the National Register of Historic Places from Peter Kurtze of the Maryland Historical Trust You will not want to miss this presentation as Mr Kurtze will be discussing the revised historic boundary required by the National Park Service and what it all means to our community

In the last two years we have made great strides in communicating with our community Our official communications channels are our website (httpwwwnewmarkcommonsnet) where you can find our calendar of events community governing documents meeting notices and minutes We also utilize broadcast emails to send out our newsletter and make timely announcements to the community We know that many members of our community use Nextdoorcom to gain information about the goings on in New Mark and discuss concerns Nextdoorcom is a great tool that allows residents to interact but please know that the Board does not control or patrol the content on NextDoor If you have a question comment or concern for the Board please email us at boardnewmarkcommonsnet or come to a board meeting and speak during the community forum We look forward to hearing from you

mdashJohn Daroff President NMC Homes Association

6 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

National Park Service Requires Reduced Footprint for New Markrsquos Federal Historic Status State official to give update on June 1 at Clubhouse by Pat Reber

An official from the Maryland Historical Trust will brief the community at 700 pm June 1 about the revised boundary that has been requested by the National Park Service in order to grant historic status to New Mark Commons

Peter Kurtze the state official who has been shepherding efforts to include New Mark Commons on the National Register of Historic Places offered to talk to the community after it became clear that federal officials wanted to narrow the focus to the mid-century modern homes designed by Lethbridge Keyes and Condon (LKC) and built by developer Edmund Bennett

Kurtze will talk at the June 1 monthly Board meeting at the Clubhouse and answer questions during community forum at 700 pm a half hour earlier than usual

The National Park Service maintains the historic register which already includes Carderock in Bethesdamdashanother community designed and built by the same team

The original nomination by Kurtze and the Maryland Historical Trust argued that the entire community should be included on the list not only for the LKC mid-century modern design but also for the individual siting of all homes amid a healthy tree stand and for the cohesion that has resulted from Bennettrsquos vision for pathways and amenities

Kurtze said the original nomination was returned by the Park Service federal officials are adamant that the boundary be redrawn to include mainly the mid-century modern homes designed by KLC and built by Bennett

ldquoIrsquom afraid if we were to continue to push the original submission it would not go throughrdquo he said in a telephone interview ldquoItrsquos quite clear there is no compromise positionrdquo

Former Board president John Hansman initiated the years-long process for federal recognition and in August 2016 the community mobilized to show Rockville Mayor and Council its full support for the nomination City approval was necessary for the state to proceed with the nomination

The New Mark Board and community are hoping the recognition will come through this year as New Mark celebrates its 50th anniversary Kurtze has delayed the submission so the community has time to understand the change He was confident that the revised submission would go through in time for the primary 50th celebration on October 21

The revised boundary includes 272 LKC-designed buildings but the townhomes on Tegner and the non-LKC detached homes on several streets in the Scandia section with mixed styles are labeled ldquonon-contributingrdquo Kurtze said that even if the federal boundary had included the entire neighborhood only the LKC homes would have been considered ldquocontributingrdquo while the remaining homes such as the colonials would have also been labeled ldquonon-contributingrdquo

ldquoThis should not take away from the overall benefit to neighborsrdquo he said He noted that in the case of formal Historic Districts the non-contributing homes within the district as well as those just outside the district usually benefit economically from the prestige

He said there are other neighborhoods where only some of the homes are designated for the Register and it works

[EDMorebackgroundabouttheapplicationandNewMarkrsquosearlydesignandhistoryappearonthewebsiteathttpnewmarkcommonsnew20160802national-recognitionandhttpnewmarkcommonsnethistory]

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 7

Board Cracks Down on Clubhouse Parking Lot Pursues Insurance for City Damages by Pat Reber

The HOA Board of Directors at its May 4 meeting signaled stricter enforcement of rules for long-term parkers in the Clubhouse lot and during an extra-long session caught up on a number of other issues that have been pending for months

The Board learned that third party damages to common property were being pursued The community has received $1500 from the City of Rockvillersquos insurance carrier for damages occurred during the 824 NME Thanksgiving Day water main break and is pursuing damages from the City for damages in the 100 NME parking lot It has received $600 from a contractor for felling a light pole in the 800 NME block

Seeking an update on the statersquos nomination of New Mark Commons for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places the Board decided to invite a state official to its June 1 meeting to explain revisions in the nomination Peter Kurtze of the Maryland Historical Trust plans to talk to the community beginning at 700 pm June 1 during an extended June Board meeting Community Forum

ldquoPeter Kurtze will help shore up what we bought intordquo Board member Kathleen Moran said

In a related development the Board approved several banners to be hung during months ahead in celebration of the 50th anniversary of New Mark Commons The Board also approved special plans for community events through the remaining year which will culminate on October 21 with a special focus for the Boardrsquos annual cocktail party (See separate item page 4)

In other actions

The Board learned that it still has only one definitive bidmdashof about $300000mdashfor the long-awaited repaving the townhome parking lots and sidewalks It is awaiting a second bid from a firm that needs estimates from its subcontractors President John Daroff indicated that the work could begin in late August or September

The Board decided not to renew an annual exception for an oversized white box truck in the Clubhouse parking lot about which a number of residents have complained and asked Administrator Jim Denny to give the owner a 30-day notice period to remove the truck Jim was also asked to follow up on two other vehicles both of them boats which are violating the rules Long-term parking must be approved on an annual basis [A copy of the current NMC Parking Regulations is on the website at httpnewmarkcommonsnetforms]

Starting June 1 the Administrator will follow regular office hours of 1100 am to 200 pm Monday Wednesday and Thursday This will ldquogive some consistency to our operationsrdquo and hopefully resolve some of the communication issues for the community John D said

The Board agreed to yearly external house inspections by the Community Enhancement Committee instead of every two years But it also approved new inspection letters and documents with more diplomatic wording compared to the abrupt notices that upset a number of homeowners last year

Continued on page 10

8 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Board Crackdown continued from page 9

The Board approved changes in the Architectural Control Guidelines and operating policies that give the ACC Chair and Administrator authority to automatically approve solar panels state that storm doors on contemporary houses should be almost entirely glass with simple frame and give the administrator or his designees authority to inform the owner and real estate agent of an ACC violation if a house is up for sale

The Board approved a little more than $27000 for workers compensation and general liability insurance including the pool $3762 for $5 million in excess liability insurance and $5300 for pool repairs and supplies

The Board exempted the 50th anniversary banners from the covenant that prohibits posting of signs and approved up to $300 for the banners

NMC Directory Email List Updates Needed Itrsquos time to update both the NMC directory and resident database

We included New Mark Commons Information Update forms this time yellow with the dues invoices mailed in early May

The information collected by the forms is used for the distribution of official NMC correspondence both printed (such as dues statements) and electronic including newsletters and email broadcasts It is also used to keep the pool pass and accounting systems current

AtoZ Directories will be publishing our directory again this year (at no cost to New Mark Commons) The directory is intended to include current NMC residents only This does not include adult children grandchildren and other relatives who do not live in the community

If you have moved into the community as a new homeowner or tenant in the last year please contact our Administrator Jim Denny at 301-340-0288 or email him at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet to supply the necessary information We need name address phone number the names and ages (if under 16) of your children and email address

For longtime residents please take a moment to review your entry in the directory Are your names spelled correctly Should we delete your children because they moved away years ago Do you have an email address that you would like to include Is the current email address correct

We try to make the directory and contact lists as up-to-date as possible but we need your help Please return the yellow sheets or email this information to Jim at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

Sign Up for Concrete Group Discount TheCommunityEnhancementCommitteecontinuestoworkwiththeBoardtoincludeinitsupcomingasphaltandsidewalkcontracttheconditionthatthecontractormustprovideindividualestimatesandenterintoindividualcontractswithhomeownersandprovideagroupratediscount

Thereisstilltimetoindicateyourinterestinparticipatingincooperativepurchasingagreementsforcommonrepairandmaintenanceneeds(concretesidingetc)athttpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

mdashTheNMCCommunityEnhancementCommittee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 9

Committee News Complete Board and committee meeting agendas and minutes are available on the NMC website to residents who have registered for access to the Resident Area httpnewmarkcommonsnetlogin See the signupgeniuscom links in several of the committee updates below to express interest in a number of NMC committee activities

Architectural Control Committee John Hansman Chair 301-340-3198 Alex Belida Board Liaison 301-424-8164 Committee email accnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets the first Monday of each month at 700 pm the next meeting is 652017 at 6 Radburn Court

In addition to reviewing and responding to ACC applications at our May meeting the Committee discussed enforcement issues involving properties with items that do not comply with the ACC Guidelines and a system to verify that projects were built to conform to approval

Recent ACC actions appear on page 11

Communications Committee Judy Rudolph Chair 301-279-7917 David Schwartzman Board Liaison 301-738-2228 Committee email newmarknewsnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 730 pm The next meeting will be 682017 at 830 New Mark Esplanade

Committee members have continued to work directly on the website newsletter NMCrsquos use of the Google Suite tools and supporting staff and NMC committee database record management and other IT activities

Community Enhancement Committee Chair TBD Magnus Turesson Board Liaison 301-605-7999 Committee email communityenhancementnewmarkcommonsnet

The next meeting is on 5252017 at 745 pm at the Clubhouse

At our May 25 meeting the committee will discuss selection of a new Chair revised documents and communications procedures

for 2017 follow-up activities leveraging City Code Enforcement assistance enforcement of Covenants relating to trash cart storage

At the April Board meeting Magnus Turesson the committee Board liaison recommended that the ACC assume responsibility for follow-up inspections relating to ACC matters Alex Belida Board liaison to the ACC will participate in the next inspection walk in May

To indicate your interest in sharing ideas about and participating in cooperative purchasing agreements for common repair and maintenance needs (concrete siding etc) click on httpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

Please note that ACC approval is needed for all exterior repair and maintenance activities referenced in the NMC Covenants and ACC Guidelines Be sure to consult the NMC ACC Guidelines or check with the ACC committee (accnewmarkcommonsnet) before you proceed with your repair to determine if ACC approval is required

Landscape Tree and Lake Committee Ellen Stein Board Liaison and Chair 301-279-9533 Committee email landscapingnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 730 pm at 7 Cumbernauld Court The next monthly meeting is 662017

Committee members will be volunteering to complete the ldquoto-dordquo list from NMCrsquos successful Spring Cleanup We are formulating plans for plantings for the mailbox side of the Maryland Avenue

continued on page 10

10 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Committee News continued from page 9

entrance and lake tree replacement We also plan to develop a Master Plan for upgrading common areas

Committee members will be busy planting and then maintaining the flower pots at the pool Ellen Stein will buy the plants and Chris Chiappa Gerri Kochan and Kathleen Moran will do the planting Nancy Wood volunteered to water the flowers through the summer

To learn more about what you might be able to contribute to our Committeersquos efforts go to httpbitlynmclandsc

Pool Committee (including Swim Team) Nancy Wood Chair 301-309-1894 Board Liaison Kathleen Moran 301-294-9582 Board contact Jim Denny 301-340-0288 Committee email poolnewmarkcommonsnet Swim Team Representatives Irina Gabidoulline irinagabiyahoocom Sean Hart 301-294-1706 sean_hart66yahoocom

Watch for an announcement of the next Pool Committee meeting

The Committee worked with staff to develop the recommendations for some of the changes that will occur this pool season

bull Increase in guest fees to $200 per guest during the week and $400 per guest on weekends

bull Changes how private pool parties held during normal hours of operation will be managed (Details are in the full notice page 3)

bull Other recommended changes may impact when ice cream sales occur

Reminder Lap lanes are reserved for lap swimming and that is their primary use They may be used for swim lessons or other

activities only if lap swimmers are not using them

Your thoughts and comments are welcome and can be emailed to Nancy Wood at nlwmdhotmailcom

Social Committee Board Liaison Alex Manolatos 301-610-6667 Chair TBD Committee email danceamverizonnet

Do you like to plan parties This new committee will take the lead to plan community social events such as pool parties game nights and dinners The committee might also develop materials and coordinate visits to welcome new residents and orient them to NMC

Watch for updated information about an organizational meeting If you are interested in becoming part of the committee contact Alex Manolatos at danceamverizonnet

Help Plan and Coordinate New Mark Social Events TheNMCBoardhasapprovedthecreationoftheSocialCommitteewhosepurposeistocoordinatesocialopportunitieswithinthecommunityWearecurrentlyworkingonactivitiesforthe50thAnniversarycelebration

IfyouareinterestedinhelpingpleasecontactAlexandra(Alex)Manolatosat240-533-6142ordanceamverizonnet

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 11

THE NEW MARK NEWS GENERAL INFORMATION

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AdvertisingRates

Forelectronicedition$1800perissue$4500forseriesofthreeconsecutivemonths

Forhardcopyedition$3500full-pagead$2750half-pagead$2250quarter-pagead$1800anyadlessthanonequarterpage

Thelastpagemaybereservedforfull-pageadsforonlyanadditional$1500

Smalllistingsforpublicservicesorsaleofusedgoodsarefreetoresidentsingoodstandingand$500forallothers

Listingsforservicesprovidedbyyouths18yearsofageandyoungerarefreetoresidentsand$500forallothers

Submittinganad

AlladvertisementsmustbesubmittedtotheadministratorelectronicallybyemailoronaCDAcceptableformatsarepdfpngorjpegAdspurchasedforhardcopyeditionsmustbesizedproperlyAnychangesrequiredfortheadcopyorlayoutwillbechargedanadditionalfeeof$4000

AdvertisementsalongwithcheckspayabletoldquoNewMarkCommonsrdquoshouldbesubmittedtoJimDennyAdministratorCall301-340-0288oremailnmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

AlllistingsadvertisementsOpinionCornersubmissionsletterstotheeditorarticlesandnoticesmustbesubmittedinWordfilestotheNMCAdministratoronorbefore900amonthesecondSundayofthemonthandmustbesignedbytheauthorNeithertheNMCAdministratornoreditorcantakeinformationbytelephone

ACC Actions Approved by Committee

6CumbernauldCourtAddsecondgarageMaterialsandcolorstobethesameastheexistinggarage

160NMERepaintshingleswithasimilarmediumgreycolor(OlympicOL153)

296NMEbull Enlargeopeningtotrashenclosureto

facilitatemovingtrashcansbull Constructflagstonewalkwaytoconnect

enclosurewithpavedwalk

312NMEbull Replacecedarshakesidingwith

CertainteedsplitshakeshinglesinldquoBuckskinrdquoColor

bull Painttrimandgutter

342NMEInstallrooftopsolarpanels

705NMERepaintsidingandbrickinthesamecolor

6RadburnCourtbull Resurfaceexistingdeckwithcomposite

deckboardsinbrownbull Replacedamagedfasciaandcorner

boardsbull Repaintsidingandtriminthesamecolors

Denied by Committee

160NMEReplaceoriginalflushdoorwithonewithmultipleraisedpanels

DetailsareavailableintheACCCommitteeMinutesathttpnewmarkcommonsnetmeeting-minutes

ByAdministratorandACCChairusingdelegatedauthority

144NMERepaintchimneyindarkbrowncolor

12 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

From the Administratorrsquos Inbox bull New Mark Commons Office Hours Effective June 1 the New Mark Administrator will

hold regular office hours on Monday Wednesday and Thursday from 1100 am to 200 pm

bull Crime Watch Graffiti in New Mark Commons We have removed an increased amount of graffiti recently from NMC property So far none of it appears to be gang-related but we must continue to monitor report and remove it Responding quickly to report and remove graffiti will improve the safety and appearance of our community Please report any graffiti or tagging to the Rockville Police non-emergency line 240-314-8900 and to New Mark Administrator Jim Denny 301-340-0288

bull Farmers Market Opening Rockvillersquos Farmers Market returned Saturday May 13 to give shoppers their pick of farm fresh produce and more from regional growersproducers This yearrsquos market will include vendors offering fruits and vegetables plants and flowers herbs baked goods local beer and wine knife sharpening meat and coffee The market will be open 900am to 100 pm Saturdays through November 18 in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center

bull No refuse and recycling collection on Memorial Day Monday May 29 Recycling yard waste and refuse collection will be suspended on May 29 and made one day later Collection in New Mark Commons will be on Tuesday May 30 For more information on holiday collection schedules call 240-314-8568 or visit wwwrockvillemdgovrecycling-refuse

bull Independence Day Fireworks in King Farm the Mayor and Council at Mattie JT Stepanek Park 1800 Piccard Drive in King Farm host the cityrsquos annual Independence Day celebration on Tuesday July 4 The celebration includes live music at 600 pm and a 20-minute-long fireworks display at 915 pm There is no rain date For parking and general information visit httpwwwrockvillemdgovindependenceday email specialeventsrockvillemdgov or call 240-314-8620

bull Did you know you have to return your refuse and recycling carts when you vacate your home When the budget was passed a provision was added If you donrsquot make the carts available for the City to pick up you will be charged the following fee based on its size 32 gallon cart $3987 48 gallon cart $4287 64 gallon cart $4487 More details about this exchanging carts for other sizes and other information are at httpwwwrockvillemdgovdocumentcenterview1880

bull City of Rockville Mediation services available Community Mediation is designed to assist in resolving conflicts that arise in Rockville Members of Rockvillersquos Human Rights Commission and the community who are Rockville residents serve as mediators for this program To discuss an issue that may be appropriate for mediation contact the Rockville Community Mediation Program at 240-314-8316

Dues Reminder RememberThesecondNMCHOAduespaymentisdueJune12017PleasealsousetheinformationupdateformincludedwithyourduesnoticetoupdateyourcommunicationspreferencesandcontactinformationwithNewMarkCommons

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 13

Projects Update Spring in New Mark by Jim Denny Administrator

Itrsquos a busy time in the community Our landscape contractor Stolburg Landscaping has already cut the grass twice The frequency of grass cutting depends on the weather The more rain the more frequent the cutting Usually the visits are 7 to 10 days apart in the spring but can extend to 14 to 19 days apart in late July and August again depending upon the amount of rainfall we receive

The Landscape Committee Ellen Stein and I have identified several areas in the community that require additional landscape maintenance work

bull We looked at all the circles in NMC and identified those that need pruning or a proposal to renew plantings

bull Near the main entrance to NMC the Landscape Committee plans to plant new flowering bushes along NME

bull We plan to Install a planter and prune the bushes near the Clubhouse entrance

bull We will also be looking at trees throughout the community identifying those in need of pruning Once we assemble a list we will call several certified and licensed arborists for their evaluation and obtain proposals for the work If you notice any tree with a problem please let us know at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

bull We have also requested proposals to renew the mulch in the playground

We have contracted with Mosquito Joe again this year to treat the area around the playground They will treat the area five times this summer approximately 21 days apart They will give us 24 hoursrsquo notice before they perform a treatment We have requested that the spraying be done early in

the morning They will leave signs around the playground with the date and time they performed the treatment when they are finished After the barrier spray treatment Mosquito Joe recommends a minimum wait of 30 minutes before entering the area to ensure the product has dried The following link is to Mosquito Joersquos frequently asked questions httpmosquitojoecomfaq

The pool has been cleaned and filled Our pool management company American Pools is busy making necessary repairs and lining up staff for the season The Swim Team is gearing up for another busy summer Their practice schedule and swim meet dates are included at the end of this issue and will be posted at the pool and on the website

An update on several of the ongoing storm water managementerosion control and landscape projects in the community We have received a proposal for the projects near 338 NME and 324-326 NME and bids on a retaining wall in front of 810 NME The hillside adjacent to the maintenance garage needs new fencing to remove the old wooden steps and repair lower retaining wall We will obtain additional proposals this month

The following is the detail on the projects we are working on this spring and summer

bull Rear of 338 NME The low area where runoff has created several water paths that are exposing tree roots and creating erosion channels An arborist identified 3 trees that needed to be removed A landscape contractor with extensive experience in storm water runoff had several recommendations Build water breaks in strategic locations which would

Continued on page 14

14 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Spring 2017 Cleanup a Great Success

On Saturday April 29 25 very hard working volunteers turned out for New Markrsquos Spring Cleanup to ready our common areas for our 50th anniversary year

At 900 am we started by choosing assignments and enjoying refreshments By 910 we were out working at 930 it started to drizzle and by 940 the sun was out Despite harder rain from 1003 till 1015 the groups kept on working Two workers Pat Reber and Wini Herrmann were so engrossed in their assignment that we had to pull them away when the event ended at noon In addition to the 27 piles of debris along the path left for later removal the group hauled their own trash bags to a central area and Jim Denny carted them away in the NMC tractorrsquos trailer

A BIG thank you for your hard work to the Boychyn family (Robert Emily Karin) Chris and T Chiappa Jim Denny the Durso family (Chris Elisabeth Jeanne) Ardis and Al Fisher Patty Hart Wini Herrmann Mikha Ibrahim Phil Lester (for watering new plants) Ken Misner Jim Nations Pat Reber Toni Schierling Ellen Stein Dat Tran Ann and Bob Turner Beth Williamson and Roger Zion

Spring Projects continued from page 13

slow down the storm water flow He would stabilize the upper terrace at the foot of the deck He also recommended our landscape contractor not mow the grass behind 338-342 NME

bull The hillside in front of 324 and 326 NME Currently overgrown with weeds We are looking for a ground cover to slow down water runoff

bull Replace the failing 6 x 6 landscape timber retaining walls in front of 816 to 822 NME with concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall system Approximately 90rsquo of wall averaging 45rsquo high and an additional 90rsquo of wall 2rsquo high Includes replacing the wood steps from the parking lot to the terrace in front of 820 NME with CMU steps or poured concrete steps

bull Removal of the timber steps leading from the basketball court to the clubhouse parking lot adjacent to the maintenance garage The project includes installing approximately 45rsquo of three rail split rail fence along the top of the hill and repairing the retaining wall at the bottom of the slope near the garage

bull Replace the plantings in front of 824 NME that were damaged by a City of Rockville crew during the repair of a water main break last winter The Cityrsquos insurance carrier has approved the claim NMC has signed the release and as soon as we receive the check the new plants will be ordered and installed

Tennis Courts Reminder TenniscourtsarefortennisDamagefromnon-tennisusesincreasestheamounttheHOAmustpaytomaintainthem

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 15

2017 Barracudas Swim Meet Schedule TIME TRIALS Saturday June 10 at NMC

the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 617 vs Waters landing at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 624 meet at East Gate

Wednesday 628 B meet at Middlebridge

Saturday 71 meet at Diamond Farms

Saturday 78 vs Washingtonian Woods at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm (the Minis exhibition swim)

Sunday 79 Relay Carnival at Hillandale (rain date evening 710)

Wednesday 712 B meet vs Fallsmead at NMC the pool will close at 5 pm

Saturday 715 meet at Hillandale

Wednesday 719 B meet at Wheaton Woods

Saturday 722 Divisionals at Washingtonian Woods

Saturday amp Sunday 729 amp 730 All Stars weekend

Indicates a meet at New Mark Commons italics indicate a change in pool hours

2017 Barracudas Practice Schedule Pre-Season Practice May 30 ndash June 16

10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Summer Season Monday June 19 to July 21

Morning Practice 800-900 am ndash all ages Evening Practice 10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Swimmers are expected to attend either the morning or evening practice each day

Minis (ages 5-7) will start June 15 and end July 20 Mini practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 415 pm to 500 pm Minis will swim an exhibition free

style lap at the last home meet July 8

If you would like information or are interested in joining the swim team please emailcall Irina Gabidullina at irinagabiyahoocom or 301-747-8215

16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

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Page 6: THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF NEW MARK ...newmarkcommons.org/.../07/May-2017-New-Mark-News-color.pdf2017/05/07  · 2 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 Pool Opens Continued from page 1 Clubhouse

6 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

National Park Service Requires Reduced Footprint for New Markrsquos Federal Historic Status State official to give update on June 1 at Clubhouse by Pat Reber

An official from the Maryland Historical Trust will brief the community at 700 pm June 1 about the revised boundary that has been requested by the National Park Service in order to grant historic status to New Mark Commons

Peter Kurtze the state official who has been shepherding efforts to include New Mark Commons on the National Register of Historic Places offered to talk to the community after it became clear that federal officials wanted to narrow the focus to the mid-century modern homes designed by Lethbridge Keyes and Condon (LKC) and built by developer Edmund Bennett

Kurtze will talk at the June 1 monthly Board meeting at the Clubhouse and answer questions during community forum at 700 pm a half hour earlier than usual

The National Park Service maintains the historic register which already includes Carderock in Bethesdamdashanother community designed and built by the same team

The original nomination by Kurtze and the Maryland Historical Trust argued that the entire community should be included on the list not only for the LKC mid-century modern design but also for the individual siting of all homes amid a healthy tree stand and for the cohesion that has resulted from Bennettrsquos vision for pathways and amenities

Kurtze said the original nomination was returned by the Park Service federal officials are adamant that the boundary be redrawn to include mainly the mid-century modern homes designed by KLC and built by Bennett

ldquoIrsquom afraid if we were to continue to push the original submission it would not go throughrdquo he said in a telephone interview ldquoItrsquos quite clear there is no compromise positionrdquo

Former Board president John Hansman initiated the years-long process for federal recognition and in August 2016 the community mobilized to show Rockville Mayor and Council its full support for the nomination City approval was necessary for the state to proceed with the nomination

The New Mark Board and community are hoping the recognition will come through this year as New Mark celebrates its 50th anniversary Kurtze has delayed the submission so the community has time to understand the change He was confident that the revised submission would go through in time for the primary 50th celebration on October 21

The revised boundary includes 272 LKC-designed buildings but the townhomes on Tegner and the non-LKC detached homes on several streets in the Scandia section with mixed styles are labeled ldquonon-contributingrdquo Kurtze said that even if the federal boundary had included the entire neighborhood only the LKC homes would have been considered ldquocontributingrdquo while the remaining homes such as the colonials would have also been labeled ldquonon-contributingrdquo

ldquoThis should not take away from the overall benefit to neighborsrdquo he said He noted that in the case of formal Historic Districts the non-contributing homes within the district as well as those just outside the district usually benefit economically from the prestige

He said there are other neighborhoods where only some of the homes are designated for the Register and it works

[EDMorebackgroundabouttheapplicationandNewMarkrsquosearlydesignandhistoryappearonthewebsiteathttpnewmarkcommonsnew20160802national-recognitionandhttpnewmarkcommonsnethistory]

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 7

Board Cracks Down on Clubhouse Parking Lot Pursues Insurance for City Damages by Pat Reber

The HOA Board of Directors at its May 4 meeting signaled stricter enforcement of rules for long-term parkers in the Clubhouse lot and during an extra-long session caught up on a number of other issues that have been pending for months

The Board learned that third party damages to common property were being pursued The community has received $1500 from the City of Rockvillersquos insurance carrier for damages occurred during the 824 NME Thanksgiving Day water main break and is pursuing damages from the City for damages in the 100 NME parking lot It has received $600 from a contractor for felling a light pole in the 800 NME block

Seeking an update on the statersquos nomination of New Mark Commons for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places the Board decided to invite a state official to its June 1 meeting to explain revisions in the nomination Peter Kurtze of the Maryland Historical Trust plans to talk to the community beginning at 700 pm June 1 during an extended June Board meeting Community Forum

ldquoPeter Kurtze will help shore up what we bought intordquo Board member Kathleen Moran said

In a related development the Board approved several banners to be hung during months ahead in celebration of the 50th anniversary of New Mark Commons The Board also approved special plans for community events through the remaining year which will culminate on October 21 with a special focus for the Boardrsquos annual cocktail party (See separate item page 4)

In other actions

The Board learned that it still has only one definitive bidmdashof about $300000mdashfor the long-awaited repaving the townhome parking lots and sidewalks It is awaiting a second bid from a firm that needs estimates from its subcontractors President John Daroff indicated that the work could begin in late August or September

The Board decided not to renew an annual exception for an oversized white box truck in the Clubhouse parking lot about which a number of residents have complained and asked Administrator Jim Denny to give the owner a 30-day notice period to remove the truck Jim was also asked to follow up on two other vehicles both of them boats which are violating the rules Long-term parking must be approved on an annual basis [A copy of the current NMC Parking Regulations is on the website at httpnewmarkcommonsnetforms]

Starting June 1 the Administrator will follow regular office hours of 1100 am to 200 pm Monday Wednesday and Thursday This will ldquogive some consistency to our operationsrdquo and hopefully resolve some of the communication issues for the community John D said

The Board agreed to yearly external house inspections by the Community Enhancement Committee instead of every two years But it also approved new inspection letters and documents with more diplomatic wording compared to the abrupt notices that upset a number of homeowners last year

Continued on page 10

8 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Board Crackdown continued from page 9

The Board approved changes in the Architectural Control Guidelines and operating policies that give the ACC Chair and Administrator authority to automatically approve solar panels state that storm doors on contemporary houses should be almost entirely glass with simple frame and give the administrator or his designees authority to inform the owner and real estate agent of an ACC violation if a house is up for sale

The Board approved a little more than $27000 for workers compensation and general liability insurance including the pool $3762 for $5 million in excess liability insurance and $5300 for pool repairs and supplies

The Board exempted the 50th anniversary banners from the covenant that prohibits posting of signs and approved up to $300 for the banners

NMC Directory Email List Updates Needed Itrsquos time to update both the NMC directory and resident database

We included New Mark Commons Information Update forms this time yellow with the dues invoices mailed in early May

The information collected by the forms is used for the distribution of official NMC correspondence both printed (such as dues statements) and electronic including newsletters and email broadcasts It is also used to keep the pool pass and accounting systems current

AtoZ Directories will be publishing our directory again this year (at no cost to New Mark Commons) The directory is intended to include current NMC residents only This does not include adult children grandchildren and other relatives who do not live in the community

If you have moved into the community as a new homeowner or tenant in the last year please contact our Administrator Jim Denny at 301-340-0288 or email him at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet to supply the necessary information We need name address phone number the names and ages (if under 16) of your children and email address

For longtime residents please take a moment to review your entry in the directory Are your names spelled correctly Should we delete your children because they moved away years ago Do you have an email address that you would like to include Is the current email address correct

We try to make the directory and contact lists as up-to-date as possible but we need your help Please return the yellow sheets or email this information to Jim at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

Sign Up for Concrete Group Discount TheCommunityEnhancementCommitteecontinuestoworkwiththeBoardtoincludeinitsupcomingasphaltandsidewalkcontracttheconditionthatthecontractormustprovideindividualestimatesandenterintoindividualcontractswithhomeownersandprovideagroupratediscount

Thereisstilltimetoindicateyourinterestinparticipatingincooperativepurchasingagreementsforcommonrepairandmaintenanceneeds(concretesidingetc)athttpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

mdashTheNMCCommunityEnhancementCommittee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 9

Committee News Complete Board and committee meeting agendas and minutes are available on the NMC website to residents who have registered for access to the Resident Area httpnewmarkcommonsnetlogin See the signupgeniuscom links in several of the committee updates below to express interest in a number of NMC committee activities

Architectural Control Committee John Hansman Chair 301-340-3198 Alex Belida Board Liaison 301-424-8164 Committee email accnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets the first Monday of each month at 700 pm the next meeting is 652017 at 6 Radburn Court

In addition to reviewing and responding to ACC applications at our May meeting the Committee discussed enforcement issues involving properties with items that do not comply with the ACC Guidelines and a system to verify that projects were built to conform to approval

Recent ACC actions appear on page 11

Communications Committee Judy Rudolph Chair 301-279-7917 David Schwartzman Board Liaison 301-738-2228 Committee email newmarknewsnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 730 pm The next meeting will be 682017 at 830 New Mark Esplanade

Committee members have continued to work directly on the website newsletter NMCrsquos use of the Google Suite tools and supporting staff and NMC committee database record management and other IT activities

Community Enhancement Committee Chair TBD Magnus Turesson Board Liaison 301-605-7999 Committee email communityenhancementnewmarkcommonsnet

The next meeting is on 5252017 at 745 pm at the Clubhouse

At our May 25 meeting the committee will discuss selection of a new Chair revised documents and communications procedures

for 2017 follow-up activities leveraging City Code Enforcement assistance enforcement of Covenants relating to trash cart storage

At the April Board meeting Magnus Turesson the committee Board liaison recommended that the ACC assume responsibility for follow-up inspections relating to ACC matters Alex Belida Board liaison to the ACC will participate in the next inspection walk in May

To indicate your interest in sharing ideas about and participating in cooperative purchasing agreements for common repair and maintenance needs (concrete siding etc) click on httpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

Please note that ACC approval is needed for all exterior repair and maintenance activities referenced in the NMC Covenants and ACC Guidelines Be sure to consult the NMC ACC Guidelines or check with the ACC committee (accnewmarkcommonsnet) before you proceed with your repair to determine if ACC approval is required

Landscape Tree and Lake Committee Ellen Stein Board Liaison and Chair 301-279-9533 Committee email landscapingnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 730 pm at 7 Cumbernauld Court The next monthly meeting is 662017

Committee members will be volunteering to complete the ldquoto-dordquo list from NMCrsquos successful Spring Cleanup We are formulating plans for plantings for the mailbox side of the Maryland Avenue

continued on page 10

10 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Committee News continued from page 9

entrance and lake tree replacement We also plan to develop a Master Plan for upgrading common areas

Committee members will be busy planting and then maintaining the flower pots at the pool Ellen Stein will buy the plants and Chris Chiappa Gerri Kochan and Kathleen Moran will do the planting Nancy Wood volunteered to water the flowers through the summer

To learn more about what you might be able to contribute to our Committeersquos efforts go to httpbitlynmclandsc

Pool Committee (including Swim Team) Nancy Wood Chair 301-309-1894 Board Liaison Kathleen Moran 301-294-9582 Board contact Jim Denny 301-340-0288 Committee email poolnewmarkcommonsnet Swim Team Representatives Irina Gabidoulline irinagabiyahoocom Sean Hart 301-294-1706 sean_hart66yahoocom

Watch for an announcement of the next Pool Committee meeting

The Committee worked with staff to develop the recommendations for some of the changes that will occur this pool season

bull Increase in guest fees to $200 per guest during the week and $400 per guest on weekends

bull Changes how private pool parties held during normal hours of operation will be managed (Details are in the full notice page 3)

bull Other recommended changes may impact when ice cream sales occur

Reminder Lap lanes are reserved for lap swimming and that is their primary use They may be used for swim lessons or other

activities only if lap swimmers are not using them

Your thoughts and comments are welcome and can be emailed to Nancy Wood at nlwmdhotmailcom

Social Committee Board Liaison Alex Manolatos 301-610-6667 Chair TBD Committee email danceamverizonnet

Do you like to plan parties This new committee will take the lead to plan community social events such as pool parties game nights and dinners The committee might also develop materials and coordinate visits to welcome new residents and orient them to NMC

Watch for updated information about an organizational meeting If you are interested in becoming part of the committee contact Alex Manolatos at danceamverizonnet

Help Plan and Coordinate New Mark Social Events TheNMCBoardhasapprovedthecreationoftheSocialCommitteewhosepurposeistocoordinatesocialopportunitieswithinthecommunityWearecurrentlyworkingonactivitiesforthe50thAnniversarycelebration

IfyouareinterestedinhelpingpleasecontactAlexandra(Alex)Manolatosat240-533-6142ordanceamverizonnet

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 11

THE NEW MARK NEWS GENERAL INFORMATION

PublishedbytheNewMarkCommonsHomesAssociationIncPOBox4206RockvilleMD20849-4206Hardcopyeditions(distributedtothe384homeswithinthecommunity)arepublishedfourtimesperyearinMaySeptemberNovemberandFebruaryElectronicversions(distributedbyemailtoapproximately470individualresidentswhohaveoptedin)arepublishedfortheremainingmonths

AdvertisingRates

Forelectronicedition$1800perissue$4500forseriesofthreeconsecutivemonths

Forhardcopyedition$3500full-pagead$2750half-pagead$2250quarter-pagead$1800anyadlessthanonequarterpage

Thelastpagemaybereservedforfull-pageadsforonlyanadditional$1500

Smalllistingsforpublicservicesorsaleofusedgoodsarefreetoresidentsingoodstandingand$500forallothers

Listingsforservicesprovidedbyyouths18yearsofageandyoungerarefreetoresidentsand$500forallothers

Submittinganad

AlladvertisementsmustbesubmittedtotheadministratorelectronicallybyemailoronaCDAcceptableformatsarepdfpngorjpegAdspurchasedforhardcopyeditionsmustbesizedproperlyAnychangesrequiredfortheadcopyorlayoutwillbechargedanadditionalfeeof$4000

AdvertisementsalongwithcheckspayabletoldquoNewMarkCommonsrdquoshouldbesubmittedtoJimDennyAdministratorCall301-340-0288oremailnmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

AlllistingsadvertisementsOpinionCornersubmissionsletterstotheeditorarticlesandnoticesmustbesubmittedinWordfilestotheNMCAdministratoronorbefore900amonthesecondSundayofthemonthandmustbesignedbytheauthorNeithertheNMCAdministratornoreditorcantakeinformationbytelephone

ACC Actions Approved by Committee

6CumbernauldCourtAddsecondgarageMaterialsandcolorstobethesameastheexistinggarage

160NMERepaintshingleswithasimilarmediumgreycolor(OlympicOL153)

296NMEbull Enlargeopeningtotrashenclosureto

facilitatemovingtrashcansbull Constructflagstonewalkwaytoconnect

enclosurewithpavedwalk

312NMEbull Replacecedarshakesidingwith

CertainteedsplitshakeshinglesinldquoBuckskinrdquoColor

bull Painttrimandgutter

342NMEInstallrooftopsolarpanels

705NMERepaintsidingandbrickinthesamecolor

6RadburnCourtbull Resurfaceexistingdeckwithcomposite

deckboardsinbrownbull Replacedamagedfasciaandcorner

boardsbull Repaintsidingandtriminthesamecolors

Denied by Committee

160NMEReplaceoriginalflushdoorwithonewithmultipleraisedpanels

DetailsareavailableintheACCCommitteeMinutesathttpnewmarkcommonsnetmeeting-minutes

ByAdministratorandACCChairusingdelegatedauthority

144NMERepaintchimneyindarkbrowncolor

12 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

From the Administratorrsquos Inbox bull New Mark Commons Office Hours Effective June 1 the New Mark Administrator will

hold regular office hours on Monday Wednesday and Thursday from 1100 am to 200 pm

bull Crime Watch Graffiti in New Mark Commons We have removed an increased amount of graffiti recently from NMC property So far none of it appears to be gang-related but we must continue to monitor report and remove it Responding quickly to report and remove graffiti will improve the safety and appearance of our community Please report any graffiti or tagging to the Rockville Police non-emergency line 240-314-8900 and to New Mark Administrator Jim Denny 301-340-0288

bull Farmers Market Opening Rockvillersquos Farmers Market returned Saturday May 13 to give shoppers their pick of farm fresh produce and more from regional growersproducers This yearrsquos market will include vendors offering fruits and vegetables plants and flowers herbs baked goods local beer and wine knife sharpening meat and coffee The market will be open 900am to 100 pm Saturdays through November 18 in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center

bull No refuse and recycling collection on Memorial Day Monday May 29 Recycling yard waste and refuse collection will be suspended on May 29 and made one day later Collection in New Mark Commons will be on Tuesday May 30 For more information on holiday collection schedules call 240-314-8568 or visit wwwrockvillemdgovrecycling-refuse

bull Independence Day Fireworks in King Farm the Mayor and Council at Mattie JT Stepanek Park 1800 Piccard Drive in King Farm host the cityrsquos annual Independence Day celebration on Tuesday July 4 The celebration includes live music at 600 pm and a 20-minute-long fireworks display at 915 pm There is no rain date For parking and general information visit httpwwwrockvillemdgovindependenceday email specialeventsrockvillemdgov or call 240-314-8620

bull Did you know you have to return your refuse and recycling carts when you vacate your home When the budget was passed a provision was added If you donrsquot make the carts available for the City to pick up you will be charged the following fee based on its size 32 gallon cart $3987 48 gallon cart $4287 64 gallon cart $4487 More details about this exchanging carts for other sizes and other information are at httpwwwrockvillemdgovdocumentcenterview1880

bull City of Rockville Mediation services available Community Mediation is designed to assist in resolving conflicts that arise in Rockville Members of Rockvillersquos Human Rights Commission and the community who are Rockville residents serve as mediators for this program To discuss an issue that may be appropriate for mediation contact the Rockville Community Mediation Program at 240-314-8316

Dues Reminder RememberThesecondNMCHOAduespaymentisdueJune12017PleasealsousetheinformationupdateformincludedwithyourduesnoticetoupdateyourcommunicationspreferencesandcontactinformationwithNewMarkCommons

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 13

Projects Update Spring in New Mark by Jim Denny Administrator

Itrsquos a busy time in the community Our landscape contractor Stolburg Landscaping has already cut the grass twice The frequency of grass cutting depends on the weather The more rain the more frequent the cutting Usually the visits are 7 to 10 days apart in the spring but can extend to 14 to 19 days apart in late July and August again depending upon the amount of rainfall we receive

The Landscape Committee Ellen Stein and I have identified several areas in the community that require additional landscape maintenance work

bull We looked at all the circles in NMC and identified those that need pruning or a proposal to renew plantings

bull Near the main entrance to NMC the Landscape Committee plans to plant new flowering bushes along NME

bull We plan to Install a planter and prune the bushes near the Clubhouse entrance

bull We will also be looking at trees throughout the community identifying those in need of pruning Once we assemble a list we will call several certified and licensed arborists for their evaluation and obtain proposals for the work If you notice any tree with a problem please let us know at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

bull We have also requested proposals to renew the mulch in the playground

We have contracted with Mosquito Joe again this year to treat the area around the playground They will treat the area five times this summer approximately 21 days apart They will give us 24 hoursrsquo notice before they perform a treatment We have requested that the spraying be done early in

the morning They will leave signs around the playground with the date and time they performed the treatment when they are finished After the barrier spray treatment Mosquito Joe recommends a minimum wait of 30 minutes before entering the area to ensure the product has dried The following link is to Mosquito Joersquos frequently asked questions httpmosquitojoecomfaq

The pool has been cleaned and filled Our pool management company American Pools is busy making necessary repairs and lining up staff for the season The Swim Team is gearing up for another busy summer Their practice schedule and swim meet dates are included at the end of this issue and will be posted at the pool and on the website

An update on several of the ongoing storm water managementerosion control and landscape projects in the community We have received a proposal for the projects near 338 NME and 324-326 NME and bids on a retaining wall in front of 810 NME The hillside adjacent to the maintenance garage needs new fencing to remove the old wooden steps and repair lower retaining wall We will obtain additional proposals this month

The following is the detail on the projects we are working on this spring and summer

bull Rear of 338 NME The low area where runoff has created several water paths that are exposing tree roots and creating erosion channels An arborist identified 3 trees that needed to be removed A landscape contractor with extensive experience in storm water runoff had several recommendations Build water breaks in strategic locations which would

Continued on page 14

14 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Spring 2017 Cleanup a Great Success

On Saturday April 29 25 very hard working volunteers turned out for New Markrsquos Spring Cleanup to ready our common areas for our 50th anniversary year

At 900 am we started by choosing assignments and enjoying refreshments By 910 we were out working at 930 it started to drizzle and by 940 the sun was out Despite harder rain from 1003 till 1015 the groups kept on working Two workers Pat Reber and Wini Herrmann were so engrossed in their assignment that we had to pull them away when the event ended at noon In addition to the 27 piles of debris along the path left for later removal the group hauled their own trash bags to a central area and Jim Denny carted them away in the NMC tractorrsquos trailer

A BIG thank you for your hard work to the Boychyn family (Robert Emily Karin) Chris and T Chiappa Jim Denny the Durso family (Chris Elisabeth Jeanne) Ardis and Al Fisher Patty Hart Wini Herrmann Mikha Ibrahim Phil Lester (for watering new plants) Ken Misner Jim Nations Pat Reber Toni Schierling Ellen Stein Dat Tran Ann and Bob Turner Beth Williamson and Roger Zion

Spring Projects continued from page 13

slow down the storm water flow He would stabilize the upper terrace at the foot of the deck He also recommended our landscape contractor not mow the grass behind 338-342 NME

bull The hillside in front of 324 and 326 NME Currently overgrown with weeds We are looking for a ground cover to slow down water runoff

bull Replace the failing 6 x 6 landscape timber retaining walls in front of 816 to 822 NME with concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall system Approximately 90rsquo of wall averaging 45rsquo high and an additional 90rsquo of wall 2rsquo high Includes replacing the wood steps from the parking lot to the terrace in front of 820 NME with CMU steps or poured concrete steps

bull Removal of the timber steps leading from the basketball court to the clubhouse parking lot adjacent to the maintenance garage The project includes installing approximately 45rsquo of three rail split rail fence along the top of the hill and repairing the retaining wall at the bottom of the slope near the garage

bull Replace the plantings in front of 824 NME that were damaged by a City of Rockville crew during the repair of a water main break last winter The Cityrsquos insurance carrier has approved the claim NMC has signed the release and as soon as we receive the check the new plants will be ordered and installed

Tennis Courts Reminder TenniscourtsarefortennisDamagefromnon-tennisusesincreasestheamounttheHOAmustpaytomaintainthem

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 15

2017 Barracudas Swim Meet Schedule TIME TRIALS Saturday June 10 at NMC

the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 617 vs Waters landing at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 624 meet at East Gate

Wednesday 628 B meet at Middlebridge

Saturday 71 meet at Diamond Farms

Saturday 78 vs Washingtonian Woods at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm (the Minis exhibition swim)

Sunday 79 Relay Carnival at Hillandale (rain date evening 710)

Wednesday 712 B meet vs Fallsmead at NMC the pool will close at 5 pm

Saturday 715 meet at Hillandale

Wednesday 719 B meet at Wheaton Woods

Saturday 722 Divisionals at Washingtonian Woods

Saturday amp Sunday 729 amp 730 All Stars weekend

Indicates a meet at New Mark Commons italics indicate a change in pool hours

2017 Barracudas Practice Schedule Pre-Season Practice May 30 ndash June 16

10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Summer Season Monday June 19 to July 21

Morning Practice 800-900 am ndash all ages Evening Practice 10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Swimmers are expected to attend either the morning or evening practice each day

Minis (ages 5-7) will start June 15 and end July 20 Mini practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 415 pm to 500 pm Minis will swim an exhibition free

style lap at the last home meet July 8

If you would like information or are interested in joining the swim team please emailcall Irina Gabidullina at irinagabiyahoocom or 301-747-8215

16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

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Page 7: THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF NEW MARK ...newmarkcommons.org/.../07/May-2017-New-Mark-News-color.pdf2017/05/07  · 2 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 Pool Opens Continued from page 1 Clubhouse

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 7

Board Cracks Down on Clubhouse Parking Lot Pursues Insurance for City Damages by Pat Reber

The HOA Board of Directors at its May 4 meeting signaled stricter enforcement of rules for long-term parkers in the Clubhouse lot and during an extra-long session caught up on a number of other issues that have been pending for months

The Board learned that third party damages to common property were being pursued The community has received $1500 from the City of Rockvillersquos insurance carrier for damages occurred during the 824 NME Thanksgiving Day water main break and is pursuing damages from the City for damages in the 100 NME parking lot It has received $600 from a contractor for felling a light pole in the 800 NME block

Seeking an update on the statersquos nomination of New Mark Commons for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places the Board decided to invite a state official to its June 1 meeting to explain revisions in the nomination Peter Kurtze of the Maryland Historical Trust plans to talk to the community beginning at 700 pm June 1 during an extended June Board meeting Community Forum

ldquoPeter Kurtze will help shore up what we bought intordquo Board member Kathleen Moran said

In a related development the Board approved several banners to be hung during months ahead in celebration of the 50th anniversary of New Mark Commons The Board also approved special plans for community events through the remaining year which will culminate on October 21 with a special focus for the Boardrsquos annual cocktail party (See separate item page 4)

In other actions

The Board learned that it still has only one definitive bidmdashof about $300000mdashfor the long-awaited repaving the townhome parking lots and sidewalks It is awaiting a second bid from a firm that needs estimates from its subcontractors President John Daroff indicated that the work could begin in late August or September

The Board decided not to renew an annual exception for an oversized white box truck in the Clubhouse parking lot about which a number of residents have complained and asked Administrator Jim Denny to give the owner a 30-day notice period to remove the truck Jim was also asked to follow up on two other vehicles both of them boats which are violating the rules Long-term parking must be approved on an annual basis [A copy of the current NMC Parking Regulations is on the website at httpnewmarkcommonsnetforms]

Starting June 1 the Administrator will follow regular office hours of 1100 am to 200 pm Monday Wednesday and Thursday This will ldquogive some consistency to our operationsrdquo and hopefully resolve some of the communication issues for the community John D said

The Board agreed to yearly external house inspections by the Community Enhancement Committee instead of every two years But it also approved new inspection letters and documents with more diplomatic wording compared to the abrupt notices that upset a number of homeowners last year

Continued on page 10

8 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Board Crackdown continued from page 9

The Board approved changes in the Architectural Control Guidelines and operating policies that give the ACC Chair and Administrator authority to automatically approve solar panels state that storm doors on contemporary houses should be almost entirely glass with simple frame and give the administrator or his designees authority to inform the owner and real estate agent of an ACC violation if a house is up for sale

The Board approved a little more than $27000 for workers compensation and general liability insurance including the pool $3762 for $5 million in excess liability insurance and $5300 for pool repairs and supplies

The Board exempted the 50th anniversary banners from the covenant that prohibits posting of signs and approved up to $300 for the banners

NMC Directory Email List Updates Needed Itrsquos time to update both the NMC directory and resident database

We included New Mark Commons Information Update forms this time yellow with the dues invoices mailed in early May

The information collected by the forms is used for the distribution of official NMC correspondence both printed (such as dues statements) and electronic including newsletters and email broadcasts It is also used to keep the pool pass and accounting systems current

AtoZ Directories will be publishing our directory again this year (at no cost to New Mark Commons) The directory is intended to include current NMC residents only This does not include adult children grandchildren and other relatives who do not live in the community

If you have moved into the community as a new homeowner or tenant in the last year please contact our Administrator Jim Denny at 301-340-0288 or email him at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet to supply the necessary information We need name address phone number the names and ages (if under 16) of your children and email address

For longtime residents please take a moment to review your entry in the directory Are your names spelled correctly Should we delete your children because they moved away years ago Do you have an email address that you would like to include Is the current email address correct

We try to make the directory and contact lists as up-to-date as possible but we need your help Please return the yellow sheets or email this information to Jim at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

Sign Up for Concrete Group Discount TheCommunityEnhancementCommitteecontinuestoworkwiththeBoardtoincludeinitsupcomingasphaltandsidewalkcontracttheconditionthatthecontractormustprovideindividualestimatesandenterintoindividualcontractswithhomeownersandprovideagroupratediscount

Thereisstilltimetoindicateyourinterestinparticipatingincooperativepurchasingagreementsforcommonrepairandmaintenanceneeds(concretesidingetc)athttpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

mdashTheNMCCommunityEnhancementCommittee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 9

Committee News Complete Board and committee meeting agendas and minutes are available on the NMC website to residents who have registered for access to the Resident Area httpnewmarkcommonsnetlogin See the signupgeniuscom links in several of the committee updates below to express interest in a number of NMC committee activities

Architectural Control Committee John Hansman Chair 301-340-3198 Alex Belida Board Liaison 301-424-8164 Committee email accnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets the first Monday of each month at 700 pm the next meeting is 652017 at 6 Radburn Court

In addition to reviewing and responding to ACC applications at our May meeting the Committee discussed enforcement issues involving properties with items that do not comply with the ACC Guidelines and a system to verify that projects were built to conform to approval

Recent ACC actions appear on page 11

Communications Committee Judy Rudolph Chair 301-279-7917 David Schwartzman Board Liaison 301-738-2228 Committee email newmarknewsnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 730 pm The next meeting will be 682017 at 830 New Mark Esplanade

Committee members have continued to work directly on the website newsletter NMCrsquos use of the Google Suite tools and supporting staff and NMC committee database record management and other IT activities

Community Enhancement Committee Chair TBD Magnus Turesson Board Liaison 301-605-7999 Committee email communityenhancementnewmarkcommonsnet

The next meeting is on 5252017 at 745 pm at the Clubhouse

At our May 25 meeting the committee will discuss selection of a new Chair revised documents and communications procedures

for 2017 follow-up activities leveraging City Code Enforcement assistance enforcement of Covenants relating to trash cart storage

At the April Board meeting Magnus Turesson the committee Board liaison recommended that the ACC assume responsibility for follow-up inspections relating to ACC matters Alex Belida Board liaison to the ACC will participate in the next inspection walk in May

To indicate your interest in sharing ideas about and participating in cooperative purchasing agreements for common repair and maintenance needs (concrete siding etc) click on httpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

Please note that ACC approval is needed for all exterior repair and maintenance activities referenced in the NMC Covenants and ACC Guidelines Be sure to consult the NMC ACC Guidelines or check with the ACC committee (accnewmarkcommonsnet) before you proceed with your repair to determine if ACC approval is required

Landscape Tree and Lake Committee Ellen Stein Board Liaison and Chair 301-279-9533 Committee email landscapingnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 730 pm at 7 Cumbernauld Court The next monthly meeting is 662017

Committee members will be volunteering to complete the ldquoto-dordquo list from NMCrsquos successful Spring Cleanup We are formulating plans for plantings for the mailbox side of the Maryland Avenue

continued on page 10

10 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Committee News continued from page 9

entrance and lake tree replacement We also plan to develop a Master Plan for upgrading common areas

Committee members will be busy planting and then maintaining the flower pots at the pool Ellen Stein will buy the plants and Chris Chiappa Gerri Kochan and Kathleen Moran will do the planting Nancy Wood volunteered to water the flowers through the summer

To learn more about what you might be able to contribute to our Committeersquos efforts go to httpbitlynmclandsc

Pool Committee (including Swim Team) Nancy Wood Chair 301-309-1894 Board Liaison Kathleen Moran 301-294-9582 Board contact Jim Denny 301-340-0288 Committee email poolnewmarkcommonsnet Swim Team Representatives Irina Gabidoulline irinagabiyahoocom Sean Hart 301-294-1706 sean_hart66yahoocom

Watch for an announcement of the next Pool Committee meeting

The Committee worked with staff to develop the recommendations for some of the changes that will occur this pool season

bull Increase in guest fees to $200 per guest during the week and $400 per guest on weekends

bull Changes how private pool parties held during normal hours of operation will be managed (Details are in the full notice page 3)

bull Other recommended changes may impact when ice cream sales occur

Reminder Lap lanes are reserved for lap swimming and that is their primary use They may be used for swim lessons or other

activities only if lap swimmers are not using them

Your thoughts and comments are welcome and can be emailed to Nancy Wood at nlwmdhotmailcom

Social Committee Board Liaison Alex Manolatos 301-610-6667 Chair TBD Committee email danceamverizonnet

Do you like to plan parties This new committee will take the lead to plan community social events such as pool parties game nights and dinners The committee might also develop materials and coordinate visits to welcome new residents and orient them to NMC

Watch for updated information about an organizational meeting If you are interested in becoming part of the committee contact Alex Manolatos at danceamverizonnet

Help Plan and Coordinate New Mark Social Events TheNMCBoardhasapprovedthecreationoftheSocialCommitteewhosepurposeistocoordinatesocialopportunitieswithinthecommunityWearecurrentlyworkingonactivitiesforthe50thAnniversarycelebration

IfyouareinterestedinhelpingpleasecontactAlexandra(Alex)Manolatosat240-533-6142ordanceamverizonnet

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 11

THE NEW MARK NEWS GENERAL INFORMATION

PublishedbytheNewMarkCommonsHomesAssociationIncPOBox4206RockvilleMD20849-4206Hardcopyeditions(distributedtothe384homeswithinthecommunity)arepublishedfourtimesperyearinMaySeptemberNovemberandFebruaryElectronicversions(distributedbyemailtoapproximately470individualresidentswhohaveoptedin)arepublishedfortheremainingmonths

AdvertisingRates

Forelectronicedition$1800perissue$4500forseriesofthreeconsecutivemonths

Forhardcopyedition$3500full-pagead$2750half-pagead$2250quarter-pagead$1800anyadlessthanonequarterpage

Thelastpagemaybereservedforfull-pageadsforonlyanadditional$1500

Smalllistingsforpublicservicesorsaleofusedgoodsarefreetoresidentsingoodstandingand$500forallothers

Listingsforservicesprovidedbyyouths18yearsofageandyoungerarefreetoresidentsand$500forallothers

Submittinganad

AlladvertisementsmustbesubmittedtotheadministratorelectronicallybyemailoronaCDAcceptableformatsarepdfpngorjpegAdspurchasedforhardcopyeditionsmustbesizedproperlyAnychangesrequiredfortheadcopyorlayoutwillbechargedanadditionalfeeof$4000

AdvertisementsalongwithcheckspayabletoldquoNewMarkCommonsrdquoshouldbesubmittedtoJimDennyAdministratorCall301-340-0288oremailnmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

AlllistingsadvertisementsOpinionCornersubmissionsletterstotheeditorarticlesandnoticesmustbesubmittedinWordfilestotheNMCAdministratoronorbefore900amonthesecondSundayofthemonthandmustbesignedbytheauthorNeithertheNMCAdministratornoreditorcantakeinformationbytelephone

ACC Actions Approved by Committee

6CumbernauldCourtAddsecondgarageMaterialsandcolorstobethesameastheexistinggarage

160NMERepaintshingleswithasimilarmediumgreycolor(OlympicOL153)

296NMEbull Enlargeopeningtotrashenclosureto

facilitatemovingtrashcansbull Constructflagstonewalkwaytoconnect

enclosurewithpavedwalk

312NMEbull Replacecedarshakesidingwith

CertainteedsplitshakeshinglesinldquoBuckskinrdquoColor

bull Painttrimandgutter

342NMEInstallrooftopsolarpanels

705NMERepaintsidingandbrickinthesamecolor

6RadburnCourtbull Resurfaceexistingdeckwithcomposite

deckboardsinbrownbull Replacedamagedfasciaandcorner

boardsbull Repaintsidingandtriminthesamecolors

Denied by Committee

160NMEReplaceoriginalflushdoorwithonewithmultipleraisedpanels

DetailsareavailableintheACCCommitteeMinutesathttpnewmarkcommonsnetmeeting-minutes

ByAdministratorandACCChairusingdelegatedauthority

144NMERepaintchimneyindarkbrowncolor

12 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

From the Administratorrsquos Inbox bull New Mark Commons Office Hours Effective June 1 the New Mark Administrator will

hold regular office hours on Monday Wednesday and Thursday from 1100 am to 200 pm

bull Crime Watch Graffiti in New Mark Commons We have removed an increased amount of graffiti recently from NMC property So far none of it appears to be gang-related but we must continue to monitor report and remove it Responding quickly to report and remove graffiti will improve the safety and appearance of our community Please report any graffiti or tagging to the Rockville Police non-emergency line 240-314-8900 and to New Mark Administrator Jim Denny 301-340-0288

bull Farmers Market Opening Rockvillersquos Farmers Market returned Saturday May 13 to give shoppers their pick of farm fresh produce and more from regional growersproducers This yearrsquos market will include vendors offering fruits and vegetables plants and flowers herbs baked goods local beer and wine knife sharpening meat and coffee The market will be open 900am to 100 pm Saturdays through November 18 in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center

bull No refuse and recycling collection on Memorial Day Monday May 29 Recycling yard waste and refuse collection will be suspended on May 29 and made one day later Collection in New Mark Commons will be on Tuesday May 30 For more information on holiday collection schedules call 240-314-8568 or visit wwwrockvillemdgovrecycling-refuse

bull Independence Day Fireworks in King Farm the Mayor and Council at Mattie JT Stepanek Park 1800 Piccard Drive in King Farm host the cityrsquos annual Independence Day celebration on Tuesday July 4 The celebration includes live music at 600 pm and a 20-minute-long fireworks display at 915 pm There is no rain date For parking and general information visit httpwwwrockvillemdgovindependenceday email specialeventsrockvillemdgov or call 240-314-8620

bull Did you know you have to return your refuse and recycling carts when you vacate your home When the budget was passed a provision was added If you donrsquot make the carts available for the City to pick up you will be charged the following fee based on its size 32 gallon cart $3987 48 gallon cart $4287 64 gallon cart $4487 More details about this exchanging carts for other sizes and other information are at httpwwwrockvillemdgovdocumentcenterview1880

bull City of Rockville Mediation services available Community Mediation is designed to assist in resolving conflicts that arise in Rockville Members of Rockvillersquos Human Rights Commission and the community who are Rockville residents serve as mediators for this program To discuss an issue that may be appropriate for mediation contact the Rockville Community Mediation Program at 240-314-8316

Dues Reminder RememberThesecondNMCHOAduespaymentisdueJune12017PleasealsousetheinformationupdateformincludedwithyourduesnoticetoupdateyourcommunicationspreferencesandcontactinformationwithNewMarkCommons

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 13

Projects Update Spring in New Mark by Jim Denny Administrator

Itrsquos a busy time in the community Our landscape contractor Stolburg Landscaping has already cut the grass twice The frequency of grass cutting depends on the weather The more rain the more frequent the cutting Usually the visits are 7 to 10 days apart in the spring but can extend to 14 to 19 days apart in late July and August again depending upon the amount of rainfall we receive

The Landscape Committee Ellen Stein and I have identified several areas in the community that require additional landscape maintenance work

bull We looked at all the circles in NMC and identified those that need pruning or a proposal to renew plantings

bull Near the main entrance to NMC the Landscape Committee plans to plant new flowering bushes along NME

bull We plan to Install a planter and prune the bushes near the Clubhouse entrance

bull We will also be looking at trees throughout the community identifying those in need of pruning Once we assemble a list we will call several certified and licensed arborists for their evaluation and obtain proposals for the work If you notice any tree with a problem please let us know at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

bull We have also requested proposals to renew the mulch in the playground

We have contracted with Mosquito Joe again this year to treat the area around the playground They will treat the area five times this summer approximately 21 days apart They will give us 24 hoursrsquo notice before they perform a treatment We have requested that the spraying be done early in

the morning They will leave signs around the playground with the date and time they performed the treatment when they are finished After the barrier spray treatment Mosquito Joe recommends a minimum wait of 30 minutes before entering the area to ensure the product has dried The following link is to Mosquito Joersquos frequently asked questions httpmosquitojoecomfaq

The pool has been cleaned and filled Our pool management company American Pools is busy making necessary repairs and lining up staff for the season The Swim Team is gearing up for another busy summer Their practice schedule and swim meet dates are included at the end of this issue and will be posted at the pool and on the website

An update on several of the ongoing storm water managementerosion control and landscape projects in the community We have received a proposal for the projects near 338 NME and 324-326 NME and bids on a retaining wall in front of 810 NME The hillside adjacent to the maintenance garage needs new fencing to remove the old wooden steps and repair lower retaining wall We will obtain additional proposals this month

The following is the detail on the projects we are working on this spring and summer

bull Rear of 338 NME The low area where runoff has created several water paths that are exposing tree roots and creating erosion channels An arborist identified 3 trees that needed to be removed A landscape contractor with extensive experience in storm water runoff had several recommendations Build water breaks in strategic locations which would

Continued on page 14

14 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Spring 2017 Cleanup a Great Success

On Saturday April 29 25 very hard working volunteers turned out for New Markrsquos Spring Cleanup to ready our common areas for our 50th anniversary year

At 900 am we started by choosing assignments and enjoying refreshments By 910 we were out working at 930 it started to drizzle and by 940 the sun was out Despite harder rain from 1003 till 1015 the groups kept on working Two workers Pat Reber and Wini Herrmann were so engrossed in their assignment that we had to pull them away when the event ended at noon In addition to the 27 piles of debris along the path left for later removal the group hauled their own trash bags to a central area and Jim Denny carted them away in the NMC tractorrsquos trailer

A BIG thank you for your hard work to the Boychyn family (Robert Emily Karin) Chris and T Chiappa Jim Denny the Durso family (Chris Elisabeth Jeanne) Ardis and Al Fisher Patty Hart Wini Herrmann Mikha Ibrahim Phil Lester (for watering new plants) Ken Misner Jim Nations Pat Reber Toni Schierling Ellen Stein Dat Tran Ann and Bob Turner Beth Williamson and Roger Zion

Spring Projects continued from page 13

slow down the storm water flow He would stabilize the upper terrace at the foot of the deck He also recommended our landscape contractor not mow the grass behind 338-342 NME

bull The hillside in front of 324 and 326 NME Currently overgrown with weeds We are looking for a ground cover to slow down water runoff

bull Replace the failing 6 x 6 landscape timber retaining walls in front of 816 to 822 NME with concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall system Approximately 90rsquo of wall averaging 45rsquo high and an additional 90rsquo of wall 2rsquo high Includes replacing the wood steps from the parking lot to the terrace in front of 820 NME with CMU steps or poured concrete steps

bull Removal of the timber steps leading from the basketball court to the clubhouse parking lot adjacent to the maintenance garage The project includes installing approximately 45rsquo of three rail split rail fence along the top of the hill and repairing the retaining wall at the bottom of the slope near the garage

bull Replace the plantings in front of 824 NME that were damaged by a City of Rockville crew during the repair of a water main break last winter The Cityrsquos insurance carrier has approved the claim NMC has signed the release and as soon as we receive the check the new plants will be ordered and installed

Tennis Courts Reminder TenniscourtsarefortennisDamagefromnon-tennisusesincreasestheamounttheHOAmustpaytomaintainthem

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 15

2017 Barracudas Swim Meet Schedule TIME TRIALS Saturday June 10 at NMC

the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 617 vs Waters landing at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 624 meet at East Gate

Wednesday 628 B meet at Middlebridge

Saturday 71 meet at Diamond Farms

Saturday 78 vs Washingtonian Woods at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm (the Minis exhibition swim)

Sunday 79 Relay Carnival at Hillandale (rain date evening 710)

Wednesday 712 B meet vs Fallsmead at NMC the pool will close at 5 pm

Saturday 715 meet at Hillandale

Wednesday 719 B meet at Wheaton Woods

Saturday 722 Divisionals at Washingtonian Woods

Saturday amp Sunday 729 amp 730 All Stars weekend

Indicates a meet at New Mark Commons italics indicate a change in pool hours

2017 Barracudas Practice Schedule Pre-Season Practice May 30 ndash June 16

10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Summer Season Monday June 19 to July 21

Morning Practice 800-900 am ndash all ages Evening Practice 10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Swimmers are expected to attend either the morning or evening practice each day

Minis (ages 5-7) will start June 15 and end July 20 Mini practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 415 pm to 500 pm Minis will swim an exhibition free

style lap at the last home meet July 8

If you would like information or are interested in joining the swim team please emailcall Irina Gabidullina at irinagabiyahoocom or 301-747-8215

16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

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Always working for you amp the best for New Mark

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See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

Over 300 Million Dollars Sold

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Page 8: THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF NEW MARK ...newmarkcommons.org/.../07/May-2017-New-Mark-News-color.pdf2017/05/07  · 2 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 Pool Opens Continued from page 1 Clubhouse

8 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Board Crackdown continued from page 9

The Board approved changes in the Architectural Control Guidelines and operating policies that give the ACC Chair and Administrator authority to automatically approve solar panels state that storm doors on contemporary houses should be almost entirely glass with simple frame and give the administrator or his designees authority to inform the owner and real estate agent of an ACC violation if a house is up for sale

The Board approved a little more than $27000 for workers compensation and general liability insurance including the pool $3762 for $5 million in excess liability insurance and $5300 for pool repairs and supplies

The Board exempted the 50th anniversary banners from the covenant that prohibits posting of signs and approved up to $300 for the banners

NMC Directory Email List Updates Needed Itrsquos time to update both the NMC directory and resident database

We included New Mark Commons Information Update forms this time yellow with the dues invoices mailed in early May

The information collected by the forms is used for the distribution of official NMC correspondence both printed (such as dues statements) and electronic including newsletters and email broadcasts It is also used to keep the pool pass and accounting systems current

AtoZ Directories will be publishing our directory again this year (at no cost to New Mark Commons) The directory is intended to include current NMC residents only This does not include adult children grandchildren and other relatives who do not live in the community

If you have moved into the community as a new homeowner or tenant in the last year please contact our Administrator Jim Denny at 301-340-0288 or email him at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet to supply the necessary information We need name address phone number the names and ages (if under 16) of your children and email address

For longtime residents please take a moment to review your entry in the directory Are your names spelled correctly Should we delete your children because they moved away years ago Do you have an email address that you would like to include Is the current email address correct

We try to make the directory and contact lists as up-to-date as possible but we need your help Please return the yellow sheets or email this information to Jim at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

Sign Up for Concrete Group Discount TheCommunityEnhancementCommitteecontinuestoworkwiththeBoardtoincludeinitsupcomingasphaltandsidewalkcontracttheconditionthatthecontractormustprovideindividualestimatesandenterintoindividualcontractswithhomeownersandprovideagroupratediscount

Thereisstilltimetoindicateyourinterestinparticipatingincooperativepurchasingagreementsforcommonrepairandmaintenanceneeds(concretesidingetc)athttpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

mdashTheNMCCommunityEnhancementCommittee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 9

Committee News Complete Board and committee meeting agendas and minutes are available on the NMC website to residents who have registered for access to the Resident Area httpnewmarkcommonsnetlogin See the signupgeniuscom links in several of the committee updates below to express interest in a number of NMC committee activities

Architectural Control Committee John Hansman Chair 301-340-3198 Alex Belida Board Liaison 301-424-8164 Committee email accnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets the first Monday of each month at 700 pm the next meeting is 652017 at 6 Radburn Court

In addition to reviewing and responding to ACC applications at our May meeting the Committee discussed enforcement issues involving properties with items that do not comply with the ACC Guidelines and a system to verify that projects were built to conform to approval

Recent ACC actions appear on page 11

Communications Committee Judy Rudolph Chair 301-279-7917 David Schwartzman Board Liaison 301-738-2228 Committee email newmarknewsnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 730 pm The next meeting will be 682017 at 830 New Mark Esplanade

Committee members have continued to work directly on the website newsletter NMCrsquos use of the Google Suite tools and supporting staff and NMC committee database record management and other IT activities

Community Enhancement Committee Chair TBD Magnus Turesson Board Liaison 301-605-7999 Committee email communityenhancementnewmarkcommonsnet

The next meeting is on 5252017 at 745 pm at the Clubhouse

At our May 25 meeting the committee will discuss selection of a new Chair revised documents and communications procedures

for 2017 follow-up activities leveraging City Code Enforcement assistance enforcement of Covenants relating to trash cart storage

At the April Board meeting Magnus Turesson the committee Board liaison recommended that the ACC assume responsibility for follow-up inspections relating to ACC matters Alex Belida Board liaison to the ACC will participate in the next inspection walk in May

To indicate your interest in sharing ideas about and participating in cooperative purchasing agreements for common repair and maintenance needs (concrete siding etc) click on httpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

Please note that ACC approval is needed for all exterior repair and maintenance activities referenced in the NMC Covenants and ACC Guidelines Be sure to consult the NMC ACC Guidelines or check with the ACC committee (accnewmarkcommonsnet) before you proceed with your repair to determine if ACC approval is required

Landscape Tree and Lake Committee Ellen Stein Board Liaison and Chair 301-279-9533 Committee email landscapingnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 730 pm at 7 Cumbernauld Court The next monthly meeting is 662017

Committee members will be volunteering to complete the ldquoto-dordquo list from NMCrsquos successful Spring Cleanup We are formulating plans for plantings for the mailbox side of the Maryland Avenue

continued on page 10

10 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Committee News continued from page 9

entrance and lake tree replacement We also plan to develop a Master Plan for upgrading common areas

Committee members will be busy planting and then maintaining the flower pots at the pool Ellen Stein will buy the plants and Chris Chiappa Gerri Kochan and Kathleen Moran will do the planting Nancy Wood volunteered to water the flowers through the summer

To learn more about what you might be able to contribute to our Committeersquos efforts go to httpbitlynmclandsc

Pool Committee (including Swim Team) Nancy Wood Chair 301-309-1894 Board Liaison Kathleen Moran 301-294-9582 Board contact Jim Denny 301-340-0288 Committee email poolnewmarkcommonsnet Swim Team Representatives Irina Gabidoulline irinagabiyahoocom Sean Hart 301-294-1706 sean_hart66yahoocom

Watch for an announcement of the next Pool Committee meeting

The Committee worked with staff to develop the recommendations for some of the changes that will occur this pool season

bull Increase in guest fees to $200 per guest during the week and $400 per guest on weekends

bull Changes how private pool parties held during normal hours of operation will be managed (Details are in the full notice page 3)

bull Other recommended changes may impact when ice cream sales occur

Reminder Lap lanes are reserved for lap swimming and that is their primary use They may be used for swim lessons or other

activities only if lap swimmers are not using them

Your thoughts and comments are welcome and can be emailed to Nancy Wood at nlwmdhotmailcom

Social Committee Board Liaison Alex Manolatos 301-610-6667 Chair TBD Committee email danceamverizonnet

Do you like to plan parties This new committee will take the lead to plan community social events such as pool parties game nights and dinners The committee might also develop materials and coordinate visits to welcome new residents and orient them to NMC

Watch for updated information about an organizational meeting If you are interested in becoming part of the committee contact Alex Manolatos at danceamverizonnet

Help Plan and Coordinate New Mark Social Events TheNMCBoardhasapprovedthecreationoftheSocialCommitteewhosepurposeistocoordinatesocialopportunitieswithinthecommunityWearecurrentlyworkingonactivitiesforthe50thAnniversarycelebration

IfyouareinterestedinhelpingpleasecontactAlexandra(Alex)Manolatosat240-533-6142ordanceamverizonnet

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 11

THE NEW MARK NEWS GENERAL INFORMATION

PublishedbytheNewMarkCommonsHomesAssociationIncPOBox4206RockvilleMD20849-4206Hardcopyeditions(distributedtothe384homeswithinthecommunity)arepublishedfourtimesperyearinMaySeptemberNovemberandFebruaryElectronicversions(distributedbyemailtoapproximately470individualresidentswhohaveoptedin)arepublishedfortheremainingmonths

AdvertisingRates

Forelectronicedition$1800perissue$4500forseriesofthreeconsecutivemonths

Forhardcopyedition$3500full-pagead$2750half-pagead$2250quarter-pagead$1800anyadlessthanonequarterpage

Thelastpagemaybereservedforfull-pageadsforonlyanadditional$1500

Smalllistingsforpublicservicesorsaleofusedgoodsarefreetoresidentsingoodstandingand$500forallothers

Listingsforservicesprovidedbyyouths18yearsofageandyoungerarefreetoresidentsand$500forallothers

Submittinganad

AlladvertisementsmustbesubmittedtotheadministratorelectronicallybyemailoronaCDAcceptableformatsarepdfpngorjpegAdspurchasedforhardcopyeditionsmustbesizedproperlyAnychangesrequiredfortheadcopyorlayoutwillbechargedanadditionalfeeof$4000

AdvertisementsalongwithcheckspayabletoldquoNewMarkCommonsrdquoshouldbesubmittedtoJimDennyAdministratorCall301-340-0288oremailnmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

AlllistingsadvertisementsOpinionCornersubmissionsletterstotheeditorarticlesandnoticesmustbesubmittedinWordfilestotheNMCAdministratoronorbefore900amonthesecondSundayofthemonthandmustbesignedbytheauthorNeithertheNMCAdministratornoreditorcantakeinformationbytelephone

ACC Actions Approved by Committee

6CumbernauldCourtAddsecondgarageMaterialsandcolorstobethesameastheexistinggarage

160NMERepaintshingleswithasimilarmediumgreycolor(OlympicOL153)

296NMEbull Enlargeopeningtotrashenclosureto

facilitatemovingtrashcansbull Constructflagstonewalkwaytoconnect

enclosurewithpavedwalk

312NMEbull Replacecedarshakesidingwith

CertainteedsplitshakeshinglesinldquoBuckskinrdquoColor

bull Painttrimandgutter

342NMEInstallrooftopsolarpanels

705NMERepaintsidingandbrickinthesamecolor

6RadburnCourtbull Resurfaceexistingdeckwithcomposite

deckboardsinbrownbull Replacedamagedfasciaandcorner

boardsbull Repaintsidingandtriminthesamecolors

Denied by Committee

160NMEReplaceoriginalflushdoorwithonewithmultipleraisedpanels

DetailsareavailableintheACCCommitteeMinutesathttpnewmarkcommonsnetmeeting-minutes

ByAdministratorandACCChairusingdelegatedauthority

144NMERepaintchimneyindarkbrowncolor

12 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

From the Administratorrsquos Inbox bull New Mark Commons Office Hours Effective June 1 the New Mark Administrator will

hold regular office hours on Monday Wednesday and Thursday from 1100 am to 200 pm

bull Crime Watch Graffiti in New Mark Commons We have removed an increased amount of graffiti recently from NMC property So far none of it appears to be gang-related but we must continue to monitor report and remove it Responding quickly to report and remove graffiti will improve the safety and appearance of our community Please report any graffiti or tagging to the Rockville Police non-emergency line 240-314-8900 and to New Mark Administrator Jim Denny 301-340-0288

bull Farmers Market Opening Rockvillersquos Farmers Market returned Saturday May 13 to give shoppers their pick of farm fresh produce and more from regional growersproducers This yearrsquos market will include vendors offering fruits and vegetables plants and flowers herbs baked goods local beer and wine knife sharpening meat and coffee The market will be open 900am to 100 pm Saturdays through November 18 in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center

bull No refuse and recycling collection on Memorial Day Monday May 29 Recycling yard waste and refuse collection will be suspended on May 29 and made one day later Collection in New Mark Commons will be on Tuesday May 30 For more information on holiday collection schedules call 240-314-8568 or visit wwwrockvillemdgovrecycling-refuse

bull Independence Day Fireworks in King Farm the Mayor and Council at Mattie JT Stepanek Park 1800 Piccard Drive in King Farm host the cityrsquos annual Independence Day celebration on Tuesday July 4 The celebration includes live music at 600 pm and a 20-minute-long fireworks display at 915 pm There is no rain date For parking and general information visit httpwwwrockvillemdgovindependenceday email specialeventsrockvillemdgov or call 240-314-8620

bull Did you know you have to return your refuse and recycling carts when you vacate your home When the budget was passed a provision was added If you donrsquot make the carts available for the City to pick up you will be charged the following fee based on its size 32 gallon cart $3987 48 gallon cart $4287 64 gallon cart $4487 More details about this exchanging carts for other sizes and other information are at httpwwwrockvillemdgovdocumentcenterview1880

bull City of Rockville Mediation services available Community Mediation is designed to assist in resolving conflicts that arise in Rockville Members of Rockvillersquos Human Rights Commission and the community who are Rockville residents serve as mediators for this program To discuss an issue that may be appropriate for mediation contact the Rockville Community Mediation Program at 240-314-8316

Dues Reminder RememberThesecondNMCHOAduespaymentisdueJune12017PleasealsousetheinformationupdateformincludedwithyourduesnoticetoupdateyourcommunicationspreferencesandcontactinformationwithNewMarkCommons

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 13

Projects Update Spring in New Mark by Jim Denny Administrator

Itrsquos a busy time in the community Our landscape contractor Stolburg Landscaping has already cut the grass twice The frequency of grass cutting depends on the weather The more rain the more frequent the cutting Usually the visits are 7 to 10 days apart in the spring but can extend to 14 to 19 days apart in late July and August again depending upon the amount of rainfall we receive

The Landscape Committee Ellen Stein and I have identified several areas in the community that require additional landscape maintenance work

bull We looked at all the circles in NMC and identified those that need pruning or a proposal to renew plantings

bull Near the main entrance to NMC the Landscape Committee plans to plant new flowering bushes along NME

bull We plan to Install a planter and prune the bushes near the Clubhouse entrance

bull We will also be looking at trees throughout the community identifying those in need of pruning Once we assemble a list we will call several certified and licensed arborists for their evaluation and obtain proposals for the work If you notice any tree with a problem please let us know at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

bull We have also requested proposals to renew the mulch in the playground

We have contracted with Mosquito Joe again this year to treat the area around the playground They will treat the area five times this summer approximately 21 days apart They will give us 24 hoursrsquo notice before they perform a treatment We have requested that the spraying be done early in

the morning They will leave signs around the playground with the date and time they performed the treatment when they are finished After the barrier spray treatment Mosquito Joe recommends a minimum wait of 30 minutes before entering the area to ensure the product has dried The following link is to Mosquito Joersquos frequently asked questions httpmosquitojoecomfaq

The pool has been cleaned and filled Our pool management company American Pools is busy making necessary repairs and lining up staff for the season The Swim Team is gearing up for another busy summer Their practice schedule and swim meet dates are included at the end of this issue and will be posted at the pool and on the website

An update on several of the ongoing storm water managementerosion control and landscape projects in the community We have received a proposal for the projects near 338 NME and 324-326 NME and bids on a retaining wall in front of 810 NME The hillside adjacent to the maintenance garage needs new fencing to remove the old wooden steps and repair lower retaining wall We will obtain additional proposals this month

The following is the detail on the projects we are working on this spring and summer

bull Rear of 338 NME The low area where runoff has created several water paths that are exposing tree roots and creating erosion channels An arborist identified 3 trees that needed to be removed A landscape contractor with extensive experience in storm water runoff had several recommendations Build water breaks in strategic locations which would

Continued on page 14

14 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Spring 2017 Cleanup a Great Success

On Saturday April 29 25 very hard working volunteers turned out for New Markrsquos Spring Cleanup to ready our common areas for our 50th anniversary year

At 900 am we started by choosing assignments and enjoying refreshments By 910 we were out working at 930 it started to drizzle and by 940 the sun was out Despite harder rain from 1003 till 1015 the groups kept on working Two workers Pat Reber and Wini Herrmann were so engrossed in their assignment that we had to pull them away when the event ended at noon In addition to the 27 piles of debris along the path left for later removal the group hauled their own trash bags to a central area and Jim Denny carted them away in the NMC tractorrsquos trailer

A BIG thank you for your hard work to the Boychyn family (Robert Emily Karin) Chris and T Chiappa Jim Denny the Durso family (Chris Elisabeth Jeanne) Ardis and Al Fisher Patty Hart Wini Herrmann Mikha Ibrahim Phil Lester (for watering new plants) Ken Misner Jim Nations Pat Reber Toni Schierling Ellen Stein Dat Tran Ann and Bob Turner Beth Williamson and Roger Zion

Spring Projects continued from page 13

slow down the storm water flow He would stabilize the upper terrace at the foot of the deck He also recommended our landscape contractor not mow the grass behind 338-342 NME

bull The hillside in front of 324 and 326 NME Currently overgrown with weeds We are looking for a ground cover to slow down water runoff

bull Replace the failing 6 x 6 landscape timber retaining walls in front of 816 to 822 NME with concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall system Approximately 90rsquo of wall averaging 45rsquo high and an additional 90rsquo of wall 2rsquo high Includes replacing the wood steps from the parking lot to the terrace in front of 820 NME with CMU steps or poured concrete steps

bull Removal of the timber steps leading from the basketball court to the clubhouse parking lot adjacent to the maintenance garage The project includes installing approximately 45rsquo of three rail split rail fence along the top of the hill and repairing the retaining wall at the bottom of the slope near the garage

bull Replace the plantings in front of 824 NME that were damaged by a City of Rockville crew during the repair of a water main break last winter The Cityrsquos insurance carrier has approved the claim NMC has signed the release and as soon as we receive the check the new plants will be ordered and installed

Tennis Courts Reminder TenniscourtsarefortennisDamagefromnon-tennisusesincreasestheamounttheHOAmustpaytomaintainthem

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 15

2017 Barracudas Swim Meet Schedule TIME TRIALS Saturday June 10 at NMC

the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 617 vs Waters landing at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 624 meet at East Gate

Wednesday 628 B meet at Middlebridge

Saturday 71 meet at Diamond Farms

Saturday 78 vs Washingtonian Woods at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm (the Minis exhibition swim)

Sunday 79 Relay Carnival at Hillandale (rain date evening 710)

Wednesday 712 B meet vs Fallsmead at NMC the pool will close at 5 pm

Saturday 715 meet at Hillandale

Wednesday 719 B meet at Wheaton Woods

Saturday 722 Divisionals at Washingtonian Woods

Saturday amp Sunday 729 amp 730 All Stars weekend

Indicates a meet at New Mark Commons italics indicate a change in pool hours

2017 Barracudas Practice Schedule Pre-Season Practice May 30 ndash June 16

10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Summer Season Monday June 19 to July 21

Morning Practice 800-900 am ndash all ages Evening Practice 10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Swimmers are expected to attend either the morning or evening practice each day

Minis (ages 5-7) will start June 15 and end July 20 Mini practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 415 pm to 500 pm Minis will swim an exhibition free

style lap at the last home meet July 8

If you would like information or are interested in joining the swim team please emailcall Irina Gabidullina at irinagabiyahoocom or 301-747-8215

16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

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See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

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Page 9: THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF NEW MARK ...newmarkcommons.org/.../07/May-2017-New-Mark-News-color.pdf2017/05/07  · 2 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 Pool Opens Continued from page 1 Clubhouse

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 9

Committee News Complete Board and committee meeting agendas and minutes are available on the NMC website to residents who have registered for access to the Resident Area httpnewmarkcommonsnetlogin See the signupgeniuscom links in several of the committee updates below to express interest in a number of NMC committee activities

Architectural Control Committee John Hansman Chair 301-340-3198 Alex Belida Board Liaison 301-424-8164 Committee email accnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets the first Monday of each month at 700 pm the next meeting is 652017 at 6 Radburn Court

In addition to reviewing and responding to ACC applications at our May meeting the Committee discussed enforcement issues involving properties with items that do not comply with the ACC Guidelines and a system to verify that projects were built to conform to approval

Recent ACC actions appear on page 11

Communications Committee Judy Rudolph Chair 301-279-7917 David Schwartzman Board Liaison 301-738-2228 Committee email newmarknewsnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 730 pm The next meeting will be 682017 at 830 New Mark Esplanade

Committee members have continued to work directly on the website newsletter NMCrsquos use of the Google Suite tools and supporting staff and NMC committee database record management and other IT activities

Community Enhancement Committee Chair TBD Magnus Turesson Board Liaison 301-605-7999 Committee email communityenhancementnewmarkcommonsnet

The next meeting is on 5252017 at 745 pm at the Clubhouse

At our May 25 meeting the committee will discuss selection of a new Chair revised documents and communications procedures

for 2017 follow-up activities leveraging City Code Enforcement assistance enforcement of Covenants relating to trash cart storage

At the April Board meeting Magnus Turesson the committee Board liaison recommended that the ACC assume responsibility for follow-up inspections relating to ACC matters Alex Belida Board liaison to the ACC will participate in the next inspection walk in May

To indicate your interest in sharing ideas about and participating in cooperative purchasing agreements for common repair and maintenance needs (concrete siding etc) click on httpstinyurlcomNMC-contracts

Please note that ACC approval is needed for all exterior repair and maintenance activities referenced in the NMC Covenants and ACC Guidelines Be sure to consult the NMC ACC Guidelines or check with the ACC committee (accnewmarkcommonsnet) before you proceed with your repair to determine if ACC approval is required

Landscape Tree and Lake Committee Ellen Stein Board Liaison and Chair 301-279-9533 Committee email landscapingnewmarkcommonsnet

Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 730 pm at 7 Cumbernauld Court The next monthly meeting is 662017

Committee members will be volunteering to complete the ldquoto-dordquo list from NMCrsquos successful Spring Cleanup We are formulating plans for plantings for the mailbox side of the Maryland Avenue

continued on page 10

10 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Committee News continued from page 9

entrance and lake tree replacement We also plan to develop a Master Plan for upgrading common areas

Committee members will be busy planting and then maintaining the flower pots at the pool Ellen Stein will buy the plants and Chris Chiappa Gerri Kochan and Kathleen Moran will do the planting Nancy Wood volunteered to water the flowers through the summer

To learn more about what you might be able to contribute to our Committeersquos efforts go to httpbitlynmclandsc

Pool Committee (including Swim Team) Nancy Wood Chair 301-309-1894 Board Liaison Kathleen Moran 301-294-9582 Board contact Jim Denny 301-340-0288 Committee email poolnewmarkcommonsnet Swim Team Representatives Irina Gabidoulline irinagabiyahoocom Sean Hart 301-294-1706 sean_hart66yahoocom

Watch for an announcement of the next Pool Committee meeting

The Committee worked with staff to develop the recommendations for some of the changes that will occur this pool season

bull Increase in guest fees to $200 per guest during the week and $400 per guest on weekends

bull Changes how private pool parties held during normal hours of operation will be managed (Details are in the full notice page 3)

bull Other recommended changes may impact when ice cream sales occur

Reminder Lap lanes are reserved for lap swimming and that is their primary use They may be used for swim lessons or other

activities only if lap swimmers are not using them

Your thoughts and comments are welcome and can be emailed to Nancy Wood at nlwmdhotmailcom

Social Committee Board Liaison Alex Manolatos 301-610-6667 Chair TBD Committee email danceamverizonnet

Do you like to plan parties This new committee will take the lead to plan community social events such as pool parties game nights and dinners The committee might also develop materials and coordinate visits to welcome new residents and orient them to NMC

Watch for updated information about an organizational meeting If you are interested in becoming part of the committee contact Alex Manolatos at danceamverizonnet

Help Plan and Coordinate New Mark Social Events TheNMCBoardhasapprovedthecreationoftheSocialCommitteewhosepurposeistocoordinatesocialopportunitieswithinthecommunityWearecurrentlyworkingonactivitiesforthe50thAnniversarycelebration

IfyouareinterestedinhelpingpleasecontactAlexandra(Alex)Manolatosat240-533-6142ordanceamverizonnet

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 11

THE NEW MARK NEWS GENERAL INFORMATION

PublishedbytheNewMarkCommonsHomesAssociationIncPOBox4206RockvilleMD20849-4206Hardcopyeditions(distributedtothe384homeswithinthecommunity)arepublishedfourtimesperyearinMaySeptemberNovemberandFebruaryElectronicversions(distributedbyemailtoapproximately470individualresidentswhohaveoptedin)arepublishedfortheremainingmonths

AdvertisingRates

Forelectronicedition$1800perissue$4500forseriesofthreeconsecutivemonths

Forhardcopyedition$3500full-pagead$2750half-pagead$2250quarter-pagead$1800anyadlessthanonequarterpage

Thelastpagemaybereservedforfull-pageadsforonlyanadditional$1500

Smalllistingsforpublicservicesorsaleofusedgoodsarefreetoresidentsingoodstandingand$500forallothers

Listingsforservicesprovidedbyyouths18yearsofageandyoungerarefreetoresidentsand$500forallothers

Submittinganad

AlladvertisementsmustbesubmittedtotheadministratorelectronicallybyemailoronaCDAcceptableformatsarepdfpngorjpegAdspurchasedforhardcopyeditionsmustbesizedproperlyAnychangesrequiredfortheadcopyorlayoutwillbechargedanadditionalfeeof$4000

AdvertisementsalongwithcheckspayabletoldquoNewMarkCommonsrdquoshouldbesubmittedtoJimDennyAdministratorCall301-340-0288oremailnmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

AlllistingsadvertisementsOpinionCornersubmissionsletterstotheeditorarticlesandnoticesmustbesubmittedinWordfilestotheNMCAdministratoronorbefore900amonthesecondSundayofthemonthandmustbesignedbytheauthorNeithertheNMCAdministratornoreditorcantakeinformationbytelephone

ACC Actions Approved by Committee

6CumbernauldCourtAddsecondgarageMaterialsandcolorstobethesameastheexistinggarage

160NMERepaintshingleswithasimilarmediumgreycolor(OlympicOL153)

296NMEbull Enlargeopeningtotrashenclosureto

facilitatemovingtrashcansbull Constructflagstonewalkwaytoconnect

enclosurewithpavedwalk

312NMEbull Replacecedarshakesidingwith

CertainteedsplitshakeshinglesinldquoBuckskinrdquoColor

bull Painttrimandgutter

342NMEInstallrooftopsolarpanels

705NMERepaintsidingandbrickinthesamecolor

6RadburnCourtbull Resurfaceexistingdeckwithcomposite

deckboardsinbrownbull Replacedamagedfasciaandcorner

boardsbull Repaintsidingandtriminthesamecolors

Denied by Committee

160NMEReplaceoriginalflushdoorwithonewithmultipleraisedpanels

DetailsareavailableintheACCCommitteeMinutesathttpnewmarkcommonsnetmeeting-minutes

ByAdministratorandACCChairusingdelegatedauthority

144NMERepaintchimneyindarkbrowncolor

12 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

From the Administratorrsquos Inbox bull New Mark Commons Office Hours Effective June 1 the New Mark Administrator will

hold regular office hours on Monday Wednesday and Thursday from 1100 am to 200 pm

bull Crime Watch Graffiti in New Mark Commons We have removed an increased amount of graffiti recently from NMC property So far none of it appears to be gang-related but we must continue to monitor report and remove it Responding quickly to report and remove graffiti will improve the safety and appearance of our community Please report any graffiti or tagging to the Rockville Police non-emergency line 240-314-8900 and to New Mark Administrator Jim Denny 301-340-0288

bull Farmers Market Opening Rockvillersquos Farmers Market returned Saturday May 13 to give shoppers their pick of farm fresh produce and more from regional growersproducers This yearrsquos market will include vendors offering fruits and vegetables plants and flowers herbs baked goods local beer and wine knife sharpening meat and coffee The market will be open 900am to 100 pm Saturdays through November 18 in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center

bull No refuse and recycling collection on Memorial Day Monday May 29 Recycling yard waste and refuse collection will be suspended on May 29 and made one day later Collection in New Mark Commons will be on Tuesday May 30 For more information on holiday collection schedules call 240-314-8568 or visit wwwrockvillemdgovrecycling-refuse

bull Independence Day Fireworks in King Farm the Mayor and Council at Mattie JT Stepanek Park 1800 Piccard Drive in King Farm host the cityrsquos annual Independence Day celebration on Tuesday July 4 The celebration includes live music at 600 pm and a 20-minute-long fireworks display at 915 pm There is no rain date For parking and general information visit httpwwwrockvillemdgovindependenceday email specialeventsrockvillemdgov or call 240-314-8620

bull Did you know you have to return your refuse and recycling carts when you vacate your home When the budget was passed a provision was added If you donrsquot make the carts available for the City to pick up you will be charged the following fee based on its size 32 gallon cart $3987 48 gallon cart $4287 64 gallon cart $4487 More details about this exchanging carts for other sizes and other information are at httpwwwrockvillemdgovdocumentcenterview1880

bull City of Rockville Mediation services available Community Mediation is designed to assist in resolving conflicts that arise in Rockville Members of Rockvillersquos Human Rights Commission and the community who are Rockville residents serve as mediators for this program To discuss an issue that may be appropriate for mediation contact the Rockville Community Mediation Program at 240-314-8316

Dues Reminder RememberThesecondNMCHOAduespaymentisdueJune12017PleasealsousetheinformationupdateformincludedwithyourduesnoticetoupdateyourcommunicationspreferencesandcontactinformationwithNewMarkCommons

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 13

Projects Update Spring in New Mark by Jim Denny Administrator

Itrsquos a busy time in the community Our landscape contractor Stolburg Landscaping has already cut the grass twice The frequency of grass cutting depends on the weather The more rain the more frequent the cutting Usually the visits are 7 to 10 days apart in the spring but can extend to 14 to 19 days apart in late July and August again depending upon the amount of rainfall we receive

The Landscape Committee Ellen Stein and I have identified several areas in the community that require additional landscape maintenance work

bull We looked at all the circles in NMC and identified those that need pruning or a proposal to renew plantings

bull Near the main entrance to NMC the Landscape Committee plans to plant new flowering bushes along NME

bull We plan to Install a planter and prune the bushes near the Clubhouse entrance

bull We will also be looking at trees throughout the community identifying those in need of pruning Once we assemble a list we will call several certified and licensed arborists for their evaluation and obtain proposals for the work If you notice any tree with a problem please let us know at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

bull We have also requested proposals to renew the mulch in the playground

We have contracted with Mosquito Joe again this year to treat the area around the playground They will treat the area five times this summer approximately 21 days apart They will give us 24 hoursrsquo notice before they perform a treatment We have requested that the spraying be done early in

the morning They will leave signs around the playground with the date and time they performed the treatment when they are finished After the barrier spray treatment Mosquito Joe recommends a minimum wait of 30 minutes before entering the area to ensure the product has dried The following link is to Mosquito Joersquos frequently asked questions httpmosquitojoecomfaq

The pool has been cleaned and filled Our pool management company American Pools is busy making necessary repairs and lining up staff for the season The Swim Team is gearing up for another busy summer Their practice schedule and swim meet dates are included at the end of this issue and will be posted at the pool and on the website

An update on several of the ongoing storm water managementerosion control and landscape projects in the community We have received a proposal for the projects near 338 NME and 324-326 NME and bids on a retaining wall in front of 810 NME The hillside adjacent to the maintenance garage needs new fencing to remove the old wooden steps and repair lower retaining wall We will obtain additional proposals this month

The following is the detail on the projects we are working on this spring and summer

bull Rear of 338 NME The low area where runoff has created several water paths that are exposing tree roots and creating erosion channels An arborist identified 3 trees that needed to be removed A landscape contractor with extensive experience in storm water runoff had several recommendations Build water breaks in strategic locations which would

Continued on page 14

14 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Spring 2017 Cleanup a Great Success

On Saturday April 29 25 very hard working volunteers turned out for New Markrsquos Spring Cleanup to ready our common areas for our 50th anniversary year

At 900 am we started by choosing assignments and enjoying refreshments By 910 we were out working at 930 it started to drizzle and by 940 the sun was out Despite harder rain from 1003 till 1015 the groups kept on working Two workers Pat Reber and Wini Herrmann were so engrossed in their assignment that we had to pull them away when the event ended at noon In addition to the 27 piles of debris along the path left for later removal the group hauled their own trash bags to a central area and Jim Denny carted them away in the NMC tractorrsquos trailer

A BIG thank you for your hard work to the Boychyn family (Robert Emily Karin) Chris and T Chiappa Jim Denny the Durso family (Chris Elisabeth Jeanne) Ardis and Al Fisher Patty Hart Wini Herrmann Mikha Ibrahim Phil Lester (for watering new plants) Ken Misner Jim Nations Pat Reber Toni Schierling Ellen Stein Dat Tran Ann and Bob Turner Beth Williamson and Roger Zion

Spring Projects continued from page 13

slow down the storm water flow He would stabilize the upper terrace at the foot of the deck He also recommended our landscape contractor not mow the grass behind 338-342 NME

bull The hillside in front of 324 and 326 NME Currently overgrown with weeds We are looking for a ground cover to slow down water runoff

bull Replace the failing 6 x 6 landscape timber retaining walls in front of 816 to 822 NME with concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall system Approximately 90rsquo of wall averaging 45rsquo high and an additional 90rsquo of wall 2rsquo high Includes replacing the wood steps from the parking lot to the terrace in front of 820 NME with CMU steps or poured concrete steps

bull Removal of the timber steps leading from the basketball court to the clubhouse parking lot adjacent to the maintenance garage The project includes installing approximately 45rsquo of three rail split rail fence along the top of the hill and repairing the retaining wall at the bottom of the slope near the garage

bull Replace the plantings in front of 824 NME that were damaged by a City of Rockville crew during the repair of a water main break last winter The Cityrsquos insurance carrier has approved the claim NMC has signed the release and as soon as we receive the check the new plants will be ordered and installed

Tennis Courts Reminder TenniscourtsarefortennisDamagefromnon-tennisusesincreasestheamounttheHOAmustpaytomaintainthem

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 15

2017 Barracudas Swim Meet Schedule TIME TRIALS Saturday June 10 at NMC

the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 617 vs Waters landing at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 624 meet at East Gate

Wednesday 628 B meet at Middlebridge

Saturday 71 meet at Diamond Farms

Saturday 78 vs Washingtonian Woods at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm (the Minis exhibition swim)

Sunday 79 Relay Carnival at Hillandale (rain date evening 710)

Wednesday 712 B meet vs Fallsmead at NMC the pool will close at 5 pm

Saturday 715 meet at Hillandale

Wednesday 719 B meet at Wheaton Woods

Saturday 722 Divisionals at Washingtonian Woods

Saturday amp Sunday 729 amp 730 All Stars weekend

Indicates a meet at New Mark Commons italics indicate a change in pool hours

2017 Barracudas Practice Schedule Pre-Season Practice May 30 ndash June 16

10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Summer Season Monday June 19 to July 21

Morning Practice 800-900 am ndash all ages Evening Practice 10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Swimmers are expected to attend either the morning or evening practice each day

Minis (ages 5-7) will start June 15 and end July 20 Mini practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 415 pm to 500 pm Minis will swim an exhibition free

style lap at the last home meet July 8

If you would like information or are interested in joining the swim team please emailcall Irina Gabidullina at irinagabiyahoocom or 301-747-8215

16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

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2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

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NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST LET ME HELP YOU GET READY

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Always working for you amp the best for New Mark

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See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

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Long and Foster Real Estate Inc

Page 10: THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF NEW MARK ...newmarkcommons.org/.../07/May-2017-New-Mark-News-color.pdf2017/05/07  · 2 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 Pool Opens Continued from page 1 Clubhouse

10 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Committee News continued from page 9

entrance and lake tree replacement We also plan to develop a Master Plan for upgrading common areas

Committee members will be busy planting and then maintaining the flower pots at the pool Ellen Stein will buy the plants and Chris Chiappa Gerri Kochan and Kathleen Moran will do the planting Nancy Wood volunteered to water the flowers through the summer

To learn more about what you might be able to contribute to our Committeersquos efforts go to httpbitlynmclandsc

Pool Committee (including Swim Team) Nancy Wood Chair 301-309-1894 Board Liaison Kathleen Moran 301-294-9582 Board contact Jim Denny 301-340-0288 Committee email poolnewmarkcommonsnet Swim Team Representatives Irina Gabidoulline irinagabiyahoocom Sean Hart 301-294-1706 sean_hart66yahoocom

Watch for an announcement of the next Pool Committee meeting

The Committee worked with staff to develop the recommendations for some of the changes that will occur this pool season

bull Increase in guest fees to $200 per guest during the week and $400 per guest on weekends

bull Changes how private pool parties held during normal hours of operation will be managed (Details are in the full notice page 3)

bull Other recommended changes may impact when ice cream sales occur

Reminder Lap lanes are reserved for lap swimming and that is their primary use They may be used for swim lessons or other

activities only if lap swimmers are not using them

Your thoughts and comments are welcome and can be emailed to Nancy Wood at nlwmdhotmailcom

Social Committee Board Liaison Alex Manolatos 301-610-6667 Chair TBD Committee email danceamverizonnet

Do you like to plan parties This new committee will take the lead to plan community social events such as pool parties game nights and dinners The committee might also develop materials and coordinate visits to welcome new residents and orient them to NMC

Watch for updated information about an organizational meeting If you are interested in becoming part of the committee contact Alex Manolatos at danceamverizonnet

Help Plan and Coordinate New Mark Social Events TheNMCBoardhasapprovedthecreationoftheSocialCommitteewhosepurposeistocoordinatesocialopportunitieswithinthecommunityWearecurrentlyworkingonactivitiesforthe50thAnniversarycelebration

IfyouareinterestedinhelpingpleasecontactAlexandra(Alex)Manolatosat240-533-6142ordanceamverizonnet

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 11

THE NEW MARK NEWS GENERAL INFORMATION

PublishedbytheNewMarkCommonsHomesAssociationIncPOBox4206RockvilleMD20849-4206Hardcopyeditions(distributedtothe384homeswithinthecommunity)arepublishedfourtimesperyearinMaySeptemberNovemberandFebruaryElectronicversions(distributedbyemailtoapproximately470individualresidentswhohaveoptedin)arepublishedfortheremainingmonths

AdvertisingRates

Forelectronicedition$1800perissue$4500forseriesofthreeconsecutivemonths

Forhardcopyedition$3500full-pagead$2750half-pagead$2250quarter-pagead$1800anyadlessthanonequarterpage

Thelastpagemaybereservedforfull-pageadsforonlyanadditional$1500

Smalllistingsforpublicservicesorsaleofusedgoodsarefreetoresidentsingoodstandingand$500forallothers

Listingsforservicesprovidedbyyouths18yearsofageandyoungerarefreetoresidentsand$500forallothers

Submittinganad

AlladvertisementsmustbesubmittedtotheadministratorelectronicallybyemailoronaCDAcceptableformatsarepdfpngorjpegAdspurchasedforhardcopyeditionsmustbesizedproperlyAnychangesrequiredfortheadcopyorlayoutwillbechargedanadditionalfeeof$4000

AdvertisementsalongwithcheckspayabletoldquoNewMarkCommonsrdquoshouldbesubmittedtoJimDennyAdministratorCall301-340-0288oremailnmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

AlllistingsadvertisementsOpinionCornersubmissionsletterstotheeditorarticlesandnoticesmustbesubmittedinWordfilestotheNMCAdministratoronorbefore900amonthesecondSundayofthemonthandmustbesignedbytheauthorNeithertheNMCAdministratornoreditorcantakeinformationbytelephone

ACC Actions Approved by Committee

6CumbernauldCourtAddsecondgarageMaterialsandcolorstobethesameastheexistinggarage

160NMERepaintshingleswithasimilarmediumgreycolor(OlympicOL153)

296NMEbull Enlargeopeningtotrashenclosureto

facilitatemovingtrashcansbull Constructflagstonewalkwaytoconnect

enclosurewithpavedwalk

312NMEbull Replacecedarshakesidingwith

CertainteedsplitshakeshinglesinldquoBuckskinrdquoColor

bull Painttrimandgutter

342NMEInstallrooftopsolarpanels

705NMERepaintsidingandbrickinthesamecolor

6RadburnCourtbull Resurfaceexistingdeckwithcomposite

deckboardsinbrownbull Replacedamagedfasciaandcorner

boardsbull Repaintsidingandtriminthesamecolors

Denied by Committee

160NMEReplaceoriginalflushdoorwithonewithmultipleraisedpanels

DetailsareavailableintheACCCommitteeMinutesathttpnewmarkcommonsnetmeeting-minutes

ByAdministratorandACCChairusingdelegatedauthority

144NMERepaintchimneyindarkbrowncolor

12 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

From the Administratorrsquos Inbox bull New Mark Commons Office Hours Effective June 1 the New Mark Administrator will

hold regular office hours on Monday Wednesday and Thursday from 1100 am to 200 pm

bull Crime Watch Graffiti in New Mark Commons We have removed an increased amount of graffiti recently from NMC property So far none of it appears to be gang-related but we must continue to monitor report and remove it Responding quickly to report and remove graffiti will improve the safety and appearance of our community Please report any graffiti or tagging to the Rockville Police non-emergency line 240-314-8900 and to New Mark Administrator Jim Denny 301-340-0288

bull Farmers Market Opening Rockvillersquos Farmers Market returned Saturday May 13 to give shoppers their pick of farm fresh produce and more from regional growersproducers This yearrsquos market will include vendors offering fruits and vegetables plants and flowers herbs baked goods local beer and wine knife sharpening meat and coffee The market will be open 900am to 100 pm Saturdays through November 18 in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center

bull No refuse and recycling collection on Memorial Day Monday May 29 Recycling yard waste and refuse collection will be suspended on May 29 and made one day later Collection in New Mark Commons will be on Tuesday May 30 For more information on holiday collection schedules call 240-314-8568 or visit wwwrockvillemdgovrecycling-refuse

bull Independence Day Fireworks in King Farm the Mayor and Council at Mattie JT Stepanek Park 1800 Piccard Drive in King Farm host the cityrsquos annual Independence Day celebration on Tuesday July 4 The celebration includes live music at 600 pm and a 20-minute-long fireworks display at 915 pm There is no rain date For parking and general information visit httpwwwrockvillemdgovindependenceday email specialeventsrockvillemdgov or call 240-314-8620

bull Did you know you have to return your refuse and recycling carts when you vacate your home When the budget was passed a provision was added If you donrsquot make the carts available for the City to pick up you will be charged the following fee based on its size 32 gallon cart $3987 48 gallon cart $4287 64 gallon cart $4487 More details about this exchanging carts for other sizes and other information are at httpwwwrockvillemdgovdocumentcenterview1880

bull City of Rockville Mediation services available Community Mediation is designed to assist in resolving conflicts that arise in Rockville Members of Rockvillersquos Human Rights Commission and the community who are Rockville residents serve as mediators for this program To discuss an issue that may be appropriate for mediation contact the Rockville Community Mediation Program at 240-314-8316

Dues Reminder RememberThesecondNMCHOAduespaymentisdueJune12017PleasealsousetheinformationupdateformincludedwithyourduesnoticetoupdateyourcommunicationspreferencesandcontactinformationwithNewMarkCommons

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 13

Projects Update Spring in New Mark by Jim Denny Administrator

Itrsquos a busy time in the community Our landscape contractor Stolburg Landscaping has already cut the grass twice The frequency of grass cutting depends on the weather The more rain the more frequent the cutting Usually the visits are 7 to 10 days apart in the spring but can extend to 14 to 19 days apart in late July and August again depending upon the amount of rainfall we receive

The Landscape Committee Ellen Stein and I have identified several areas in the community that require additional landscape maintenance work

bull We looked at all the circles in NMC and identified those that need pruning or a proposal to renew plantings

bull Near the main entrance to NMC the Landscape Committee plans to plant new flowering bushes along NME

bull We plan to Install a planter and prune the bushes near the Clubhouse entrance

bull We will also be looking at trees throughout the community identifying those in need of pruning Once we assemble a list we will call several certified and licensed arborists for their evaluation and obtain proposals for the work If you notice any tree with a problem please let us know at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

bull We have also requested proposals to renew the mulch in the playground

We have contracted with Mosquito Joe again this year to treat the area around the playground They will treat the area five times this summer approximately 21 days apart They will give us 24 hoursrsquo notice before they perform a treatment We have requested that the spraying be done early in

the morning They will leave signs around the playground with the date and time they performed the treatment when they are finished After the barrier spray treatment Mosquito Joe recommends a minimum wait of 30 minutes before entering the area to ensure the product has dried The following link is to Mosquito Joersquos frequently asked questions httpmosquitojoecomfaq

The pool has been cleaned and filled Our pool management company American Pools is busy making necessary repairs and lining up staff for the season The Swim Team is gearing up for another busy summer Their practice schedule and swim meet dates are included at the end of this issue and will be posted at the pool and on the website

An update on several of the ongoing storm water managementerosion control and landscape projects in the community We have received a proposal for the projects near 338 NME and 324-326 NME and bids on a retaining wall in front of 810 NME The hillside adjacent to the maintenance garage needs new fencing to remove the old wooden steps and repair lower retaining wall We will obtain additional proposals this month

The following is the detail on the projects we are working on this spring and summer

bull Rear of 338 NME The low area where runoff has created several water paths that are exposing tree roots and creating erosion channels An arborist identified 3 trees that needed to be removed A landscape contractor with extensive experience in storm water runoff had several recommendations Build water breaks in strategic locations which would

Continued on page 14

14 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Spring 2017 Cleanup a Great Success

On Saturday April 29 25 very hard working volunteers turned out for New Markrsquos Spring Cleanup to ready our common areas for our 50th anniversary year

At 900 am we started by choosing assignments and enjoying refreshments By 910 we were out working at 930 it started to drizzle and by 940 the sun was out Despite harder rain from 1003 till 1015 the groups kept on working Two workers Pat Reber and Wini Herrmann were so engrossed in their assignment that we had to pull them away when the event ended at noon In addition to the 27 piles of debris along the path left for later removal the group hauled their own trash bags to a central area and Jim Denny carted them away in the NMC tractorrsquos trailer

A BIG thank you for your hard work to the Boychyn family (Robert Emily Karin) Chris and T Chiappa Jim Denny the Durso family (Chris Elisabeth Jeanne) Ardis and Al Fisher Patty Hart Wini Herrmann Mikha Ibrahim Phil Lester (for watering new plants) Ken Misner Jim Nations Pat Reber Toni Schierling Ellen Stein Dat Tran Ann and Bob Turner Beth Williamson and Roger Zion

Spring Projects continued from page 13

slow down the storm water flow He would stabilize the upper terrace at the foot of the deck He also recommended our landscape contractor not mow the grass behind 338-342 NME

bull The hillside in front of 324 and 326 NME Currently overgrown with weeds We are looking for a ground cover to slow down water runoff

bull Replace the failing 6 x 6 landscape timber retaining walls in front of 816 to 822 NME with concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall system Approximately 90rsquo of wall averaging 45rsquo high and an additional 90rsquo of wall 2rsquo high Includes replacing the wood steps from the parking lot to the terrace in front of 820 NME with CMU steps or poured concrete steps

bull Removal of the timber steps leading from the basketball court to the clubhouse parking lot adjacent to the maintenance garage The project includes installing approximately 45rsquo of three rail split rail fence along the top of the hill and repairing the retaining wall at the bottom of the slope near the garage

bull Replace the plantings in front of 824 NME that were damaged by a City of Rockville crew during the repair of a water main break last winter The Cityrsquos insurance carrier has approved the claim NMC has signed the release and as soon as we receive the check the new plants will be ordered and installed

Tennis Courts Reminder TenniscourtsarefortennisDamagefromnon-tennisusesincreasestheamounttheHOAmustpaytomaintainthem

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 15

2017 Barracudas Swim Meet Schedule TIME TRIALS Saturday June 10 at NMC

the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 617 vs Waters landing at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 624 meet at East Gate

Wednesday 628 B meet at Middlebridge

Saturday 71 meet at Diamond Farms

Saturday 78 vs Washingtonian Woods at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm (the Minis exhibition swim)

Sunday 79 Relay Carnival at Hillandale (rain date evening 710)

Wednesday 712 B meet vs Fallsmead at NMC the pool will close at 5 pm

Saturday 715 meet at Hillandale

Wednesday 719 B meet at Wheaton Woods

Saturday 722 Divisionals at Washingtonian Woods

Saturday amp Sunday 729 amp 730 All Stars weekend

Indicates a meet at New Mark Commons italics indicate a change in pool hours

2017 Barracudas Practice Schedule Pre-Season Practice May 30 ndash June 16

10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Summer Season Monday June 19 to July 21

Morning Practice 800-900 am ndash all ages Evening Practice 10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Swimmers are expected to attend either the morning or evening practice each day

Minis (ages 5-7) will start June 15 and end July 20 Mini practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 415 pm to 500 pm Minis will swim an exhibition free

style lap at the last home meet July 8

If you would like information or are interested in joining the swim team please emailcall Irina Gabidullina at irinagabiyahoocom or 301-747-8215

16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

Listed by 10 am amp Sold by 10 pm 7 Bentana Court Rockville

THATS A RECORD FOR NEW MARK The Market is Booming

NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST LET ME HELP YOU GET READY

I appreciate your Business your Referrals your Friendship and feel fortunate to live here

Always working for you amp the best for New Mark

I LIVE HERE I WORK HERE I LOVE IT

See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

Over 300 Million Dollars Sold

(H) 301-424-1840 (O) 301-765-3110

MincyNeilcomcastnet wwwMincyNeilcom

Long and Foster Real Estate Inc

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NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 11

THE NEW MARK NEWS GENERAL INFORMATION

PublishedbytheNewMarkCommonsHomesAssociationIncPOBox4206RockvilleMD20849-4206Hardcopyeditions(distributedtothe384homeswithinthecommunity)arepublishedfourtimesperyearinMaySeptemberNovemberandFebruaryElectronicversions(distributedbyemailtoapproximately470individualresidentswhohaveoptedin)arepublishedfortheremainingmonths

AdvertisingRates

Forelectronicedition$1800perissue$4500forseriesofthreeconsecutivemonths

Forhardcopyedition$3500full-pagead$2750half-pagead$2250quarter-pagead$1800anyadlessthanonequarterpage

Thelastpagemaybereservedforfull-pageadsforonlyanadditional$1500

Smalllistingsforpublicservicesorsaleofusedgoodsarefreetoresidentsingoodstandingand$500forallothers

Listingsforservicesprovidedbyyouths18yearsofageandyoungerarefreetoresidentsand$500forallothers

Submittinganad

AlladvertisementsmustbesubmittedtotheadministratorelectronicallybyemailoronaCDAcceptableformatsarepdfpngorjpegAdspurchasedforhardcopyeditionsmustbesizedproperlyAnychangesrequiredfortheadcopyorlayoutwillbechargedanadditionalfeeof$4000

AdvertisementsalongwithcheckspayabletoldquoNewMarkCommonsrdquoshouldbesubmittedtoJimDennyAdministratorCall301-340-0288oremailnmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

AlllistingsadvertisementsOpinionCornersubmissionsletterstotheeditorarticlesandnoticesmustbesubmittedinWordfilestotheNMCAdministratoronorbefore900amonthesecondSundayofthemonthandmustbesignedbytheauthorNeithertheNMCAdministratornoreditorcantakeinformationbytelephone

ACC Actions Approved by Committee

6CumbernauldCourtAddsecondgarageMaterialsandcolorstobethesameastheexistinggarage

160NMERepaintshingleswithasimilarmediumgreycolor(OlympicOL153)

296NMEbull Enlargeopeningtotrashenclosureto

facilitatemovingtrashcansbull Constructflagstonewalkwaytoconnect

enclosurewithpavedwalk

312NMEbull Replacecedarshakesidingwith

CertainteedsplitshakeshinglesinldquoBuckskinrdquoColor

bull Painttrimandgutter

342NMEInstallrooftopsolarpanels

705NMERepaintsidingandbrickinthesamecolor

6RadburnCourtbull Resurfaceexistingdeckwithcomposite

deckboardsinbrownbull Replacedamagedfasciaandcorner

boardsbull Repaintsidingandtriminthesamecolors

Denied by Committee

160NMEReplaceoriginalflushdoorwithonewithmultipleraisedpanels

DetailsareavailableintheACCCommitteeMinutesathttpnewmarkcommonsnetmeeting-minutes

ByAdministratorandACCChairusingdelegatedauthority

144NMERepaintchimneyindarkbrowncolor

12 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

From the Administratorrsquos Inbox bull New Mark Commons Office Hours Effective June 1 the New Mark Administrator will

hold regular office hours on Monday Wednesday and Thursday from 1100 am to 200 pm

bull Crime Watch Graffiti in New Mark Commons We have removed an increased amount of graffiti recently from NMC property So far none of it appears to be gang-related but we must continue to monitor report and remove it Responding quickly to report and remove graffiti will improve the safety and appearance of our community Please report any graffiti or tagging to the Rockville Police non-emergency line 240-314-8900 and to New Mark Administrator Jim Denny 301-340-0288

bull Farmers Market Opening Rockvillersquos Farmers Market returned Saturday May 13 to give shoppers their pick of farm fresh produce and more from regional growersproducers This yearrsquos market will include vendors offering fruits and vegetables plants and flowers herbs baked goods local beer and wine knife sharpening meat and coffee The market will be open 900am to 100 pm Saturdays through November 18 in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center

bull No refuse and recycling collection on Memorial Day Monday May 29 Recycling yard waste and refuse collection will be suspended on May 29 and made one day later Collection in New Mark Commons will be on Tuesday May 30 For more information on holiday collection schedules call 240-314-8568 or visit wwwrockvillemdgovrecycling-refuse

bull Independence Day Fireworks in King Farm the Mayor and Council at Mattie JT Stepanek Park 1800 Piccard Drive in King Farm host the cityrsquos annual Independence Day celebration on Tuesday July 4 The celebration includes live music at 600 pm and a 20-minute-long fireworks display at 915 pm There is no rain date For parking and general information visit httpwwwrockvillemdgovindependenceday email specialeventsrockvillemdgov or call 240-314-8620

bull Did you know you have to return your refuse and recycling carts when you vacate your home When the budget was passed a provision was added If you donrsquot make the carts available for the City to pick up you will be charged the following fee based on its size 32 gallon cart $3987 48 gallon cart $4287 64 gallon cart $4487 More details about this exchanging carts for other sizes and other information are at httpwwwrockvillemdgovdocumentcenterview1880

bull City of Rockville Mediation services available Community Mediation is designed to assist in resolving conflicts that arise in Rockville Members of Rockvillersquos Human Rights Commission and the community who are Rockville residents serve as mediators for this program To discuss an issue that may be appropriate for mediation contact the Rockville Community Mediation Program at 240-314-8316

Dues Reminder RememberThesecondNMCHOAduespaymentisdueJune12017PleasealsousetheinformationupdateformincludedwithyourduesnoticetoupdateyourcommunicationspreferencesandcontactinformationwithNewMarkCommons

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 13

Projects Update Spring in New Mark by Jim Denny Administrator

Itrsquos a busy time in the community Our landscape contractor Stolburg Landscaping has already cut the grass twice The frequency of grass cutting depends on the weather The more rain the more frequent the cutting Usually the visits are 7 to 10 days apart in the spring but can extend to 14 to 19 days apart in late July and August again depending upon the amount of rainfall we receive

The Landscape Committee Ellen Stein and I have identified several areas in the community that require additional landscape maintenance work

bull We looked at all the circles in NMC and identified those that need pruning or a proposal to renew plantings

bull Near the main entrance to NMC the Landscape Committee plans to plant new flowering bushes along NME

bull We plan to Install a planter and prune the bushes near the Clubhouse entrance

bull We will also be looking at trees throughout the community identifying those in need of pruning Once we assemble a list we will call several certified and licensed arborists for their evaluation and obtain proposals for the work If you notice any tree with a problem please let us know at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

bull We have also requested proposals to renew the mulch in the playground

We have contracted with Mosquito Joe again this year to treat the area around the playground They will treat the area five times this summer approximately 21 days apart They will give us 24 hoursrsquo notice before they perform a treatment We have requested that the spraying be done early in

the morning They will leave signs around the playground with the date and time they performed the treatment when they are finished After the barrier spray treatment Mosquito Joe recommends a minimum wait of 30 minutes before entering the area to ensure the product has dried The following link is to Mosquito Joersquos frequently asked questions httpmosquitojoecomfaq

The pool has been cleaned and filled Our pool management company American Pools is busy making necessary repairs and lining up staff for the season The Swim Team is gearing up for another busy summer Their practice schedule and swim meet dates are included at the end of this issue and will be posted at the pool and on the website

An update on several of the ongoing storm water managementerosion control and landscape projects in the community We have received a proposal for the projects near 338 NME and 324-326 NME and bids on a retaining wall in front of 810 NME The hillside adjacent to the maintenance garage needs new fencing to remove the old wooden steps and repair lower retaining wall We will obtain additional proposals this month

The following is the detail on the projects we are working on this spring and summer

bull Rear of 338 NME The low area where runoff has created several water paths that are exposing tree roots and creating erosion channels An arborist identified 3 trees that needed to be removed A landscape contractor with extensive experience in storm water runoff had several recommendations Build water breaks in strategic locations which would

Continued on page 14

14 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Spring 2017 Cleanup a Great Success

On Saturday April 29 25 very hard working volunteers turned out for New Markrsquos Spring Cleanup to ready our common areas for our 50th anniversary year

At 900 am we started by choosing assignments and enjoying refreshments By 910 we were out working at 930 it started to drizzle and by 940 the sun was out Despite harder rain from 1003 till 1015 the groups kept on working Two workers Pat Reber and Wini Herrmann were so engrossed in their assignment that we had to pull them away when the event ended at noon In addition to the 27 piles of debris along the path left for later removal the group hauled their own trash bags to a central area and Jim Denny carted them away in the NMC tractorrsquos trailer

A BIG thank you for your hard work to the Boychyn family (Robert Emily Karin) Chris and T Chiappa Jim Denny the Durso family (Chris Elisabeth Jeanne) Ardis and Al Fisher Patty Hart Wini Herrmann Mikha Ibrahim Phil Lester (for watering new plants) Ken Misner Jim Nations Pat Reber Toni Schierling Ellen Stein Dat Tran Ann and Bob Turner Beth Williamson and Roger Zion

Spring Projects continued from page 13

slow down the storm water flow He would stabilize the upper terrace at the foot of the deck He also recommended our landscape contractor not mow the grass behind 338-342 NME

bull The hillside in front of 324 and 326 NME Currently overgrown with weeds We are looking for a ground cover to slow down water runoff

bull Replace the failing 6 x 6 landscape timber retaining walls in front of 816 to 822 NME with concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall system Approximately 90rsquo of wall averaging 45rsquo high and an additional 90rsquo of wall 2rsquo high Includes replacing the wood steps from the parking lot to the terrace in front of 820 NME with CMU steps or poured concrete steps

bull Removal of the timber steps leading from the basketball court to the clubhouse parking lot adjacent to the maintenance garage The project includes installing approximately 45rsquo of three rail split rail fence along the top of the hill and repairing the retaining wall at the bottom of the slope near the garage

bull Replace the plantings in front of 824 NME that were damaged by a City of Rockville crew during the repair of a water main break last winter The Cityrsquos insurance carrier has approved the claim NMC has signed the release and as soon as we receive the check the new plants will be ordered and installed

Tennis Courts Reminder TenniscourtsarefortennisDamagefromnon-tennisusesincreasestheamounttheHOAmustpaytomaintainthem

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 15

2017 Barracudas Swim Meet Schedule TIME TRIALS Saturday June 10 at NMC

the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 617 vs Waters landing at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 624 meet at East Gate

Wednesday 628 B meet at Middlebridge

Saturday 71 meet at Diamond Farms

Saturday 78 vs Washingtonian Woods at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm (the Minis exhibition swim)

Sunday 79 Relay Carnival at Hillandale (rain date evening 710)

Wednesday 712 B meet vs Fallsmead at NMC the pool will close at 5 pm

Saturday 715 meet at Hillandale

Wednesday 719 B meet at Wheaton Woods

Saturday 722 Divisionals at Washingtonian Woods

Saturday amp Sunday 729 amp 730 All Stars weekend

Indicates a meet at New Mark Commons italics indicate a change in pool hours

2017 Barracudas Practice Schedule Pre-Season Practice May 30 ndash June 16

10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Summer Season Monday June 19 to July 21

Morning Practice 800-900 am ndash all ages Evening Practice 10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Swimmers are expected to attend either the morning or evening practice each day

Minis (ages 5-7) will start June 15 and end July 20 Mini practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 415 pm to 500 pm Minis will swim an exhibition free

style lap at the last home meet July 8

If you would like information or are interested in joining the swim team please emailcall Irina Gabidullina at irinagabiyahoocom or 301-747-8215

16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

Listed by 10 am amp Sold by 10 pm 7 Bentana Court Rockville

THATS A RECORD FOR NEW MARK The Market is Booming

NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST LET ME HELP YOU GET READY

I appreciate your Business your Referrals your Friendship and feel fortunate to live here

Always working for you amp the best for New Mark

I LIVE HERE I WORK HERE I LOVE IT

See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

Over 300 Million Dollars Sold

(H) 301-424-1840 (O) 301-765-3110

MincyNeilcomcastnet wwwMincyNeilcom

Long and Foster Real Estate Inc

Page 12: THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF NEW MARK ...newmarkcommons.org/.../07/May-2017-New-Mark-News-color.pdf2017/05/07  · 2 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 Pool Opens Continued from page 1 Clubhouse

12 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

From the Administratorrsquos Inbox bull New Mark Commons Office Hours Effective June 1 the New Mark Administrator will

hold regular office hours on Monday Wednesday and Thursday from 1100 am to 200 pm

bull Crime Watch Graffiti in New Mark Commons We have removed an increased amount of graffiti recently from NMC property So far none of it appears to be gang-related but we must continue to monitor report and remove it Responding quickly to report and remove graffiti will improve the safety and appearance of our community Please report any graffiti or tagging to the Rockville Police non-emergency line 240-314-8900 and to New Mark Administrator Jim Denny 301-340-0288

bull Farmers Market Opening Rockvillersquos Farmers Market returned Saturday May 13 to give shoppers their pick of farm fresh produce and more from regional growersproducers This yearrsquos market will include vendors offering fruits and vegetables plants and flowers herbs baked goods local beer and wine knife sharpening meat and coffee The market will be open 900am to 100 pm Saturdays through November 18 in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center

bull No refuse and recycling collection on Memorial Day Monday May 29 Recycling yard waste and refuse collection will be suspended on May 29 and made one day later Collection in New Mark Commons will be on Tuesday May 30 For more information on holiday collection schedules call 240-314-8568 or visit wwwrockvillemdgovrecycling-refuse

bull Independence Day Fireworks in King Farm the Mayor and Council at Mattie JT Stepanek Park 1800 Piccard Drive in King Farm host the cityrsquos annual Independence Day celebration on Tuesday July 4 The celebration includes live music at 600 pm and a 20-minute-long fireworks display at 915 pm There is no rain date For parking and general information visit httpwwwrockvillemdgovindependenceday email specialeventsrockvillemdgov or call 240-314-8620

bull Did you know you have to return your refuse and recycling carts when you vacate your home When the budget was passed a provision was added If you donrsquot make the carts available for the City to pick up you will be charged the following fee based on its size 32 gallon cart $3987 48 gallon cart $4287 64 gallon cart $4487 More details about this exchanging carts for other sizes and other information are at httpwwwrockvillemdgovdocumentcenterview1880

bull City of Rockville Mediation services available Community Mediation is designed to assist in resolving conflicts that arise in Rockville Members of Rockvillersquos Human Rights Commission and the community who are Rockville residents serve as mediators for this program To discuss an issue that may be appropriate for mediation contact the Rockville Community Mediation Program at 240-314-8316

Dues Reminder RememberThesecondNMCHOAduespaymentisdueJune12017PleasealsousetheinformationupdateformincludedwithyourduesnoticetoupdateyourcommunicationspreferencesandcontactinformationwithNewMarkCommons

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 13

Projects Update Spring in New Mark by Jim Denny Administrator

Itrsquos a busy time in the community Our landscape contractor Stolburg Landscaping has already cut the grass twice The frequency of grass cutting depends on the weather The more rain the more frequent the cutting Usually the visits are 7 to 10 days apart in the spring but can extend to 14 to 19 days apart in late July and August again depending upon the amount of rainfall we receive

The Landscape Committee Ellen Stein and I have identified several areas in the community that require additional landscape maintenance work

bull We looked at all the circles in NMC and identified those that need pruning or a proposal to renew plantings

bull Near the main entrance to NMC the Landscape Committee plans to plant new flowering bushes along NME

bull We plan to Install a planter and prune the bushes near the Clubhouse entrance

bull We will also be looking at trees throughout the community identifying those in need of pruning Once we assemble a list we will call several certified and licensed arborists for their evaluation and obtain proposals for the work If you notice any tree with a problem please let us know at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

bull We have also requested proposals to renew the mulch in the playground

We have contracted with Mosquito Joe again this year to treat the area around the playground They will treat the area five times this summer approximately 21 days apart They will give us 24 hoursrsquo notice before they perform a treatment We have requested that the spraying be done early in

the morning They will leave signs around the playground with the date and time they performed the treatment when they are finished After the barrier spray treatment Mosquito Joe recommends a minimum wait of 30 minutes before entering the area to ensure the product has dried The following link is to Mosquito Joersquos frequently asked questions httpmosquitojoecomfaq

The pool has been cleaned and filled Our pool management company American Pools is busy making necessary repairs and lining up staff for the season The Swim Team is gearing up for another busy summer Their practice schedule and swim meet dates are included at the end of this issue and will be posted at the pool and on the website

An update on several of the ongoing storm water managementerosion control and landscape projects in the community We have received a proposal for the projects near 338 NME and 324-326 NME and bids on a retaining wall in front of 810 NME The hillside adjacent to the maintenance garage needs new fencing to remove the old wooden steps and repair lower retaining wall We will obtain additional proposals this month

The following is the detail on the projects we are working on this spring and summer

bull Rear of 338 NME The low area where runoff has created several water paths that are exposing tree roots and creating erosion channels An arborist identified 3 trees that needed to be removed A landscape contractor with extensive experience in storm water runoff had several recommendations Build water breaks in strategic locations which would

Continued on page 14

14 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Spring 2017 Cleanup a Great Success

On Saturday April 29 25 very hard working volunteers turned out for New Markrsquos Spring Cleanup to ready our common areas for our 50th anniversary year

At 900 am we started by choosing assignments and enjoying refreshments By 910 we were out working at 930 it started to drizzle and by 940 the sun was out Despite harder rain from 1003 till 1015 the groups kept on working Two workers Pat Reber and Wini Herrmann were so engrossed in their assignment that we had to pull them away when the event ended at noon In addition to the 27 piles of debris along the path left for later removal the group hauled their own trash bags to a central area and Jim Denny carted them away in the NMC tractorrsquos trailer

A BIG thank you for your hard work to the Boychyn family (Robert Emily Karin) Chris and T Chiappa Jim Denny the Durso family (Chris Elisabeth Jeanne) Ardis and Al Fisher Patty Hart Wini Herrmann Mikha Ibrahim Phil Lester (for watering new plants) Ken Misner Jim Nations Pat Reber Toni Schierling Ellen Stein Dat Tran Ann and Bob Turner Beth Williamson and Roger Zion

Spring Projects continued from page 13

slow down the storm water flow He would stabilize the upper terrace at the foot of the deck He also recommended our landscape contractor not mow the grass behind 338-342 NME

bull The hillside in front of 324 and 326 NME Currently overgrown with weeds We are looking for a ground cover to slow down water runoff

bull Replace the failing 6 x 6 landscape timber retaining walls in front of 816 to 822 NME with concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall system Approximately 90rsquo of wall averaging 45rsquo high and an additional 90rsquo of wall 2rsquo high Includes replacing the wood steps from the parking lot to the terrace in front of 820 NME with CMU steps or poured concrete steps

bull Removal of the timber steps leading from the basketball court to the clubhouse parking lot adjacent to the maintenance garage The project includes installing approximately 45rsquo of three rail split rail fence along the top of the hill and repairing the retaining wall at the bottom of the slope near the garage

bull Replace the plantings in front of 824 NME that were damaged by a City of Rockville crew during the repair of a water main break last winter The Cityrsquos insurance carrier has approved the claim NMC has signed the release and as soon as we receive the check the new plants will be ordered and installed

Tennis Courts Reminder TenniscourtsarefortennisDamagefromnon-tennisusesincreasestheamounttheHOAmustpaytomaintainthem

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 15

2017 Barracudas Swim Meet Schedule TIME TRIALS Saturday June 10 at NMC

the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 617 vs Waters landing at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 624 meet at East Gate

Wednesday 628 B meet at Middlebridge

Saturday 71 meet at Diamond Farms

Saturday 78 vs Washingtonian Woods at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm (the Minis exhibition swim)

Sunday 79 Relay Carnival at Hillandale (rain date evening 710)

Wednesday 712 B meet vs Fallsmead at NMC the pool will close at 5 pm

Saturday 715 meet at Hillandale

Wednesday 719 B meet at Wheaton Woods

Saturday 722 Divisionals at Washingtonian Woods

Saturday amp Sunday 729 amp 730 All Stars weekend

Indicates a meet at New Mark Commons italics indicate a change in pool hours

2017 Barracudas Practice Schedule Pre-Season Practice May 30 ndash June 16

10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Summer Season Monday June 19 to July 21

Morning Practice 800-900 am ndash all ages Evening Practice 10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Swimmers are expected to attend either the morning or evening practice each day

Minis (ages 5-7) will start June 15 and end July 20 Mini practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 415 pm to 500 pm Minis will swim an exhibition free

style lap at the last home meet July 8

If you would like information or are interested in joining the swim team please emailcall Irina Gabidullina at irinagabiyahoocom or 301-747-8215

16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

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NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST LET ME HELP YOU GET READY

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See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

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Page 13: THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF NEW MARK ...newmarkcommons.org/.../07/May-2017-New-Mark-News-color.pdf2017/05/07  · 2 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 Pool Opens Continued from page 1 Clubhouse

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 13

Projects Update Spring in New Mark by Jim Denny Administrator

Itrsquos a busy time in the community Our landscape contractor Stolburg Landscaping has already cut the grass twice The frequency of grass cutting depends on the weather The more rain the more frequent the cutting Usually the visits are 7 to 10 days apart in the spring but can extend to 14 to 19 days apart in late July and August again depending upon the amount of rainfall we receive

The Landscape Committee Ellen Stein and I have identified several areas in the community that require additional landscape maintenance work

bull We looked at all the circles in NMC and identified those that need pruning or a proposal to renew plantings

bull Near the main entrance to NMC the Landscape Committee plans to plant new flowering bushes along NME

bull We plan to Install a planter and prune the bushes near the Clubhouse entrance

bull We will also be looking at trees throughout the community identifying those in need of pruning Once we assemble a list we will call several certified and licensed arborists for their evaluation and obtain proposals for the work If you notice any tree with a problem please let us know at nmcadministratornewmarkcommonsnet

bull We have also requested proposals to renew the mulch in the playground

We have contracted with Mosquito Joe again this year to treat the area around the playground They will treat the area five times this summer approximately 21 days apart They will give us 24 hoursrsquo notice before they perform a treatment We have requested that the spraying be done early in

the morning They will leave signs around the playground with the date and time they performed the treatment when they are finished After the barrier spray treatment Mosquito Joe recommends a minimum wait of 30 minutes before entering the area to ensure the product has dried The following link is to Mosquito Joersquos frequently asked questions httpmosquitojoecomfaq

The pool has been cleaned and filled Our pool management company American Pools is busy making necessary repairs and lining up staff for the season The Swim Team is gearing up for another busy summer Their practice schedule and swim meet dates are included at the end of this issue and will be posted at the pool and on the website

An update on several of the ongoing storm water managementerosion control and landscape projects in the community We have received a proposal for the projects near 338 NME and 324-326 NME and bids on a retaining wall in front of 810 NME The hillside adjacent to the maintenance garage needs new fencing to remove the old wooden steps and repair lower retaining wall We will obtain additional proposals this month

The following is the detail on the projects we are working on this spring and summer

bull Rear of 338 NME The low area where runoff has created several water paths that are exposing tree roots and creating erosion channels An arborist identified 3 trees that needed to be removed A landscape contractor with extensive experience in storm water runoff had several recommendations Build water breaks in strategic locations which would

Continued on page 14

14 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Spring 2017 Cleanup a Great Success

On Saturday April 29 25 very hard working volunteers turned out for New Markrsquos Spring Cleanup to ready our common areas for our 50th anniversary year

At 900 am we started by choosing assignments and enjoying refreshments By 910 we were out working at 930 it started to drizzle and by 940 the sun was out Despite harder rain from 1003 till 1015 the groups kept on working Two workers Pat Reber and Wini Herrmann were so engrossed in their assignment that we had to pull them away when the event ended at noon In addition to the 27 piles of debris along the path left for later removal the group hauled their own trash bags to a central area and Jim Denny carted them away in the NMC tractorrsquos trailer

A BIG thank you for your hard work to the Boychyn family (Robert Emily Karin) Chris and T Chiappa Jim Denny the Durso family (Chris Elisabeth Jeanne) Ardis and Al Fisher Patty Hart Wini Herrmann Mikha Ibrahim Phil Lester (for watering new plants) Ken Misner Jim Nations Pat Reber Toni Schierling Ellen Stein Dat Tran Ann and Bob Turner Beth Williamson and Roger Zion

Spring Projects continued from page 13

slow down the storm water flow He would stabilize the upper terrace at the foot of the deck He also recommended our landscape contractor not mow the grass behind 338-342 NME

bull The hillside in front of 324 and 326 NME Currently overgrown with weeds We are looking for a ground cover to slow down water runoff

bull Replace the failing 6 x 6 landscape timber retaining walls in front of 816 to 822 NME with concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall system Approximately 90rsquo of wall averaging 45rsquo high and an additional 90rsquo of wall 2rsquo high Includes replacing the wood steps from the parking lot to the terrace in front of 820 NME with CMU steps or poured concrete steps

bull Removal of the timber steps leading from the basketball court to the clubhouse parking lot adjacent to the maintenance garage The project includes installing approximately 45rsquo of three rail split rail fence along the top of the hill and repairing the retaining wall at the bottom of the slope near the garage

bull Replace the plantings in front of 824 NME that were damaged by a City of Rockville crew during the repair of a water main break last winter The Cityrsquos insurance carrier has approved the claim NMC has signed the release and as soon as we receive the check the new plants will be ordered and installed

Tennis Courts Reminder TenniscourtsarefortennisDamagefromnon-tennisusesincreasestheamounttheHOAmustpaytomaintainthem

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 15

2017 Barracudas Swim Meet Schedule TIME TRIALS Saturday June 10 at NMC

the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 617 vs Waters landing at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 624 meet at East Gate

Wednesday 628 B meet at Middlebridge

Saturday 71 meet at Diamond Farms

Saturday 78 vs Washingtonian Woods at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm (the Minis exhibition swim)

Sunday 79 Relay Carnival at Hillandale (rain date evening 710)

Wednesday 712 B meet vs Fallsmead at NMC the pool will close at 5 pm

Saturday 715 meet at Hillandale

Wednesday 719 B meet at Wheaton Woods

Saturday 722 Divisionals at Washingtonian Woods

Saturday amp Sunday 729 amp 730 All Stars weekend

Indicates a meet at New Mark Commons italics indicate a change in pool hours

2017 Barracudas Practice Schedule Pre-Season Practice May 30 ndash June 16

10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Summer Season Monday June 19 to July 21

Morning Practice 800-900 am ndash all ages Evening Practice 10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Swimmers are expected to attend either the morning or evening practice each day

Minis (ages 5-7) will start June 15 and end July 20 Mini practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 415 pm to 500 pm Minis will swim an exhibition free

style lap at the last home meet July 8

If you would like information or are interested in joining the swim team please emailcall Irina Gabidullina at irinagabiyahoocom or 301-747-8215

16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

Listed by 10 am amp Sold by 10 pm 7 Bentana Court Rockville

THATS A RECORD FOR NEW MARK The Market is Booming

NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST LET ME HELP YOU GET READY

I appreciate your Business your Referrals your Friendship and feel fortunate to live here

Always working for you amp the best for New Mark

I LIVE HERE I WORK HERE I LOVE IT

See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

Over 300 Million Dollars Sold

(H) 301-424-1840 (O) 301-765-3110

MincyNeilcomcastnet wwwMincyNeilcom

Long and Foster Real Estate Inc

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14 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Spring 2017 Cleanup a Great Success

On Saturday April 29 25 very hard working volunteers turned out for New Markrsquos Spring Cleanup to ready our common areas for our 50th anniversary year

At 900 am we started by choosing assignments and enjoying refreshments By 910 we were out working at 930 it started to drizzle and by 940 the sun was out Despite harder rain from 1003 till 1015 the groups kept on working Two workers Pat Reber and Wini Herrmann were so engrossed in their assignment that we had to pull them away when the event ended at noon In addition to the 27 piles of debris along the path left for later removal the group hauled their own trash bags to a central area and Jim Denny carted them away in the NMC tractorrsquos trailer

A BIG thank you for your hard work to the Boychyn family (Robert Emily Karin) Chris and T Chiappa Jim Denny the Durso family (Chris Elisabeth Jeanne) Ardis and Al Fisher Patty Hart Wini Herrmann Mikha Ibrahim Phil Lester (for watering new plants) Ken Misner Jim Nations Pat Reber Toni Schierling Ellen Stein Dat Tran Ann and Bob Turner Beth Williamson and Roger Zion

Spring Projects continued from page 13

slow down the storm water flow He would stabilize the upper terrace at the foot of the deck He also recommended our landscape contractor not mow the grass behind 338-342 NME

bull The hillside in front of 324 and 326 NME Currently overgrown with weeds We are looking for a ground cover to slow down water runoff

bull Replace the failing 6 x 6 landscape timber retaining walls in front of 816 to 822 NME with concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall system Approximately 90rsquo of wall averaging 45rsquo high and an additional 90rsquo of wall 2rsquo high Includes replacing the wood steps from the parking lot to the terrace in front of 820 NME with CMU steps or poured concrete steps

bull Removal of the timber steps leading from the basketball court to the clubhouse parking lot adjacent to the maintenance garage The project includes installing approximately 45rsquo of three rail split rail fence along the top of the hill and repairing the retaining wall at the bottom of the slope near the garage

bull Replace the plantings in front of 824 NME that were damaged by a City of Rockville crew during the repair of a water main break last winter The Cityrsquos insurance carrier has approved the claim NMC has signed the release and as soon as we receive the check the new plants will be ordered and installed

Tennis Courts Reminder TenniscourtsarefortennisDamagefromnon-tennisusesincreasestheamounttheHOAmustpaytomaintainthem

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 15

2017 Barracudas Swim Meet Schedule TIME TRIALS Saturday June 10 at NMC

the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 617 vs Waters landing at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 624 meet at East Gate

Wednesday 628 B meet at Middlebridge

Saturday 71 meet at Diamond Farms

Saturday 78 vs Washingtonian Woods at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm (the Minis exhibition swim)

Sunday 79 Relay Carnival at Hillandale (rain date evening 710)

Wednesday 712 B meet vs Fallsmead at NMC the pool will close at 5 pm

Saturday 715 meet at Hillandale

Wednesday 719 B meet at Wheaton Woods

Saturday 722 Divisionals at Washingtonian Woods

Saturday amp Sunday 729 amp 730 All Stars weekend

Indicates a meet at New Mark Commons italics indicate a change in pool hours

2017 Barracudas Practice Schedule Pre-Season Practice May 30 ndash June 16

10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Summer Season Monday June 19 to July 21

Morning Practice 800-900 am ndash all ages Evening Practice 10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Swimmers are expected to attend either the morning or evening practice each day

Minis (ages 5-7) will start June 15 and end July 20 Mini practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 415 pm to 500 pm Minis will swim an exhibition free

style lap at the last home meet July 8

If you would like information or are interested in joining the swim team please emailcall Irina Gabidullina at irinagabiyahoocom or 301-747-8215

16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

Listed by 10 am amp Sold by 10 pm 7 Bentana Court Rockville

THATS A RECORD FOR NEW MARK The Market is Booming

NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST LET ME HELP YOU GET READY

I appreciate your Business your Referrals your Friendship and feel fortunate to live here

Always working for you amp the best for New Mark

I LIVE HERE I WORK HERE I LOVE IT

See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

Over 300 Million Dollars Sold

(H) 301-424-1840 (O) 301-765-3110

MincyNeilcomcastnet wwwMincyNeilcom

Long and Foster Real Estate Inc

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NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 15

2017 Barracudas Swim Meet Schedule TIME TRIALS Saturday June 10 at NMC

the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 617 vs Waters landing at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm

Saturday 624 meet at East Gate

Wednesday 628 B meet at Middlebridge

Saturday 71 meet at Diamond Farms

Saturday 78 vs Washingtonian Woods at NMC the pool will open at 1 pm (the Minis exhibition swim)

Sunday 79 Relay Carnival at Hillandale (rain date evening 710)

Wednesday 712 B meet vs Fallsmead at NMC the pool will close at 5 pm

Saturday 715 meet at Hillandale

Wednesday 719 B meet at Wheaton Woods

Saturday 722 Divisionals at Washingtonian Woods

Saturday amp Sunday 729 amp 730 All Stars weekend

Indicates a meet at New Mark Commons italics indicate a change in pool hours

2017 Barracudas Practice Schedule Pre-Season Practice May 30 ndash June 16

10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Summer Season Monday June 19 to July 21

Morning Practice 800-900 am ndash all ages Evening Practice 10 amp under 500-600 pm 11 amp older 600-700 pm

Swimmers are expected to attend either the morning or evening practice each day

Minis (ages 5-7) will start June 15 and end July 20 Mini practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 415 pm to 500 pm Minis will swim an exhibition free

style lap at the last home meet July 8

If you would like information or are interested in joining the swim team please emailcall Irina Gabidullina at irinagabiyahoocom or 301-747-8215

16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

Listed by 10 am amp Sold by 10 pm 7 Bentana Court Rockville

THATS A RECORD FOR NEW MARK The Market is Booming

NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST LET ME HELP YOU GET READY

I appreciate your Business your Referrals your Friendship and feel fortunate to live here

Always working for you amp the best for New Mark

I LIVE HERE I WORK HERE I LOVE IT

See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

Over 300 Million Dollars Sold

(H) 301-424-1840 (O) 301-765-3110

MincyNeilcomcastnet wwwMincyNeilcom

Long and Foster Real Estate Inc

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16 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

2017 NMC SWIMMING POOL RULES

SCHEDULE

1 The pool will be open from Saturday May 27 through Monday September 4

2 The pool will be open seven days a week including holidays

3 Hours of operation are as follows

While school is in session May 30 to June 15

2 PM to 9 PM on Monday - Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM on Monday Memorial Day holiday 10 am to 6 PM on 4th of July holiday

In-season-hours of operation June 16 until Labor Day holiday September 4

11 AM until 9 PM on Monday ndash Friday 10 AM until 8 PM on Saturday 10 AM until 9 PM on Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day holiday September 4

4 The pool locker rooms and showers will close promptly at 900 PM No one will be admitted to the pool 15 minutes prior to closing If you wish to shower after your swim please allow yourself enough time so that you are finished by 9 PM

5 No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on duty

ADMISSION

1 All members and guests are required to register at the pool entrance If you enter via the side gate please register using the sign-in station on the pool deck side of the office

2 Access to the pool and clubhouse facilities will be denied to any residents for which annual dues and any associated penalties have not been paid

3 Identification of members will be to the satisfaction of the pool staff in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Pool Manager The pool management may ask anyone using the pool to show identification at any time

4 There will be no commercial use of the pool or clubhouse facility during regular operating hours Commercial use of New Mark Commonsrsquo facilities must be after regular operating hours and requires prior written approval of the New Mark Commons Board of Directors

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

Listed by 10 am amp Sold by 10 pm 7 Bentana Court Rockville

THATS A RECORD FOR NEW MARK The Market is Booming

NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST LET ME HELP YOU GET READY

I appreciate your Business your Referrals your Friendship and feel fortunate to live here

Always working for you amp the best for New Mark

I LIVE HERE I WORK HERE I LOVE IT

See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

Over 300 Million Dollars Sold

(H) 301-424-1840 (O) 301-765-3110

MincyNeilcomcastnet wwwMincyNeilcom

Long and Foster Real Estate Inc

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NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 17

5 Guests of members shall be admitted if accompanied by the member subject to the following If you are paying with cash at time of visit the fee is $400 per guest on weekends and holidays $200 per guest at all other times Guests under the age of 2 will be admitted for no charge Members may purchase a New Mark Commons Guest Pool Pass The cost is $20 As an incentive to purchase pool passes the passes allow for ten admissions for any day of the week including holidays Passes may be purchased from the NMC Administrator with a check made out to the New Mark Commons HOA GUEST MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER

6 Babysitters and nannies accompanying children are allowed in the pool area free of charge provided they have written permission from the childrsquos parents in hand or on file with the pool office

7 Guests not attired in bathing suits may be admitted without charge but must be registered by the sponsoring member

8 All guests are subject to the same behavior standards and regulations required of members

9 On certain Saturdays in the months of June and July the pool will open approximately one hour after the conclusion of swim meets (Approximately 100 PM) Members will not be admitted on these days until the pool staff has finished setting up the pool and the lifeguards are back on duty

PARKING AND RECREATION AREAS

1 As a courtesy to other community residents members and guests who drive to the pool are requested to park in the clubhouse lot not along New Mark Esplanade or Tegner Way

2 The speed limit in the parking area is 10 MILES PER HOUR

3 Use of the Clubhouse service road and parking area is prohibited except with permission

4 Bicycles should be left at the bicycle rack and not on the sidewalk

5 The cost of any property damage shall be charged to the member responsible or if a guest is responsible shall be charged to the sponsoring member

6 No pets shall be permitted in the pool area Clubhouse basketball court or tennis courts

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1 All bathers must take a SOAP SHOWER at the bathhouse before entering the pool

2 Street shoes are not permitted on the concrete deck adjacent to the main pool

3 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK (Maryland State Law)

18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

Listed by 10 am amp Sold by 10 pm 7 Bentana Court Rockville

THATS A RECORD FOR NEW MARK The Market is Booming

NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST LET ME HELP YOU GET READY

I appreciate your Business your Referrals your Friendship and feel fortunate to live here

Always working for you amp the best for New Mark

I LIVE HERE I WORK HERE I LOVE IT

See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

Over 300 Million Dollars Sold

(H) 301-424-1840 (O) 301-765-3110

MincyNeilcomcastnet wwwMincyNeilcom

Long and Foster Real Estate Inc

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18 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

4 FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL DECK FOOD IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED AREA WHERE THE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE LOCATED

5 All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided Please use the RECYCLE bins

6 The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area

7 Smoking is not permitted in the CLUBHOUSE POOL OR ON THE POOL DECK

8 Admission will be refused to anyone wearing bandages or with skin abrasions or lesions colds coughs--extremely inflamed eyes open sores infections excessive sunburn nasal or ear discharge Admission will also be refused to anyone who is impaired to the extent that guards determine it is unsafe for them to attempt swimming

9 Spitting spouting of water blowing of noses etc are strictly prohibited in the pools

10 Anyone not toilet trained (incontinent) who wishes to enter any pool must wear a clean diaper covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist If the diaper becomes soiled this person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until heshe has taken or been given a soap shower and has been recovered by a new diaper with clean rubbervinyl pants

11 Diapers marketed as ldquoSwim Diapersrdquo must also be covered by separate rubbervinyl pants all of which must fit snugly around the legs and waist

12 Diapers should only be changed on the changing tables located in the MENrsquoS and WOMENrsquoS restrooms

Lap lanes are intended for fitness swimming Please be courteous and respect the right of lap swimmers NO HANGING ON THE LAP LANE DIVIDERS

SAFETY

1 Everyone using the pool and other areas of the facility should do so with the utmost care and caution to avoid accident and injury not only to themselves but also to others

2 There will be a 15-minute rest period (Adult Swim) each hour beginning at 45 minutes past the hour In addition the manager or lifeguards may direct a non-scheduled rest period if fatigue or chill is observed in any swimmer All children under 16 years of age are required to leave the pool upon signal of the lifeguards for a 15-minute period each hour Even if a child has been in the pool for only 5 minutes this rest break must be observed Children are encouraged to use the restrooms and replenish fluids during the rest break

3 All persons must stay clear of ladders except when entering or leaving the pool

4 Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deep water

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

Listed by 10 am amp Sold by 10 pm 7 Bentana Court Rockville

THATS A RECORD FOR NEW MARK The Market is Booming

NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST LET ME HELP YOU GET READY

I appreciate your Business your Referrals your Friendship and feel fortunate to live here

Always working for you amp the best for New Mark

I LIVE HERE I WORK HERE I LOVE IT

See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

Over 300 Million Dollars Sold

(H) 301-424-1840 (O) 301-765-3110

MincyNeilcomcastnet wwwMincyNeilcom

Long and Foster Real Estate Inc

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NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 19

5 When weather conditions dictate that the pool area should be closed in the interest of safety the pool manager shall have the authority to effect the closing

6 The pool will be cleared of all people in the event of an emergency

7 No running pushing wrestling or undue disturbances are permitted in or near the pool

8 No glass containers including baby bottles are allowed in the pool area

9 Ball playing on the deck or against the Clubhouse wall is not allowed Ball playing in the water is permitted subject to crowd size with the guardrsquos approval

DIVING

1 The diving board may be closed at the managerrsquos discretion in order that the members and their guests may utilize the full area of the pool for swimming

2 Only one person may be on the diving board at any time

3 Do not dive until the previous diver has reached the ladder or the side of the pool

4 Diving from the side of the board or excessive bouncing of the board is prohibited

5 Dive in a forward direction only and immediately swim to clear the diving area Front and back flips are not permitted

6 No horseplay is permitted on the diving board at any time Hanging from the diving board is not permitted

7 Diving off the side of the pool is permitted in the deep end only

SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

1 Any child under 16 years of age may enjoy unrestricted use of the main pool only after successfully passing a Basic Swim Test Children who have not passed the Basic Swim Test are prohibited from the deep end of the pool or using the diving well All children under 9 years of age must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or a responsible person 16 years or older An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in a bathing suit and within armrsquos reach of any child who has not passed the Basic Swim Test

2 Any guest under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult member

3 Children between 9 and 15 (ie their 9th birthday has passed but they have not reached their 16th birthday) may come swimming alone provided

4 They have passed the Basic Swim Test each year and they have a 2017 Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver form completed and signed by their parent or guardian on file with the NMC Administrator and the pool management company The Pool Access Permission amp Liability Waiver forms are available at the lifeguard office or from the NMC Administrator If these conditions are not met children between 9 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult member

20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

Listed by 10 am amp Sold by 10 pm 7 Bentana Court Rockville

THATS A RECORD FOR NEW MARK The Market is Booming

NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST LET ME HELP YOU GET READY

I appreciate your Business your Referrals your Friendship and feel fortunate to live here

Always working for you amp the best for New Mark

I LIVE HERE I WORK HERE I LOVE IT

See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

Over 300 Million Dollars Sold

(H) 301-424-1840 (O) 301-765-3110

MincyNeilcomcastnet wwwMincyNeilcom

Long and Foster Real Estate Inc

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20 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

5 The Basic Swim Test consists of Swimming 12 length of the pool with confidence using one of the four basic

swimming strokes Stop and tread water for a one-minute period Resume swimming the length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the test shall be at the discretion of the pool manager

6 Only children under 8 years of age may use the wading pool The wading pool is not attended by lifeguards Parents or a responsible person 16 years of age or older must supervise their children in the wading pool Parents MUST BE INSIDE the wading pool enclosure

7 Only US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and noodles are permitted in the main pool

GENERAL

1 The Association will not be responsible for loss or recovery of contact lenses worn in the swimming pool

2 The pool manager or assistant manager in his absence shall have final and conclusive authority to enforce all matters relating to the operation of the pool and the manager may eject any persons failing to observe the established rules or otherwise conducting themselves improperly

3 The guard office is for guards only

4 Head phones must be used when listening to personal music players and portable radios Cell phones should not be used in the intercom mode Cell phones are not permitted in the bathroom and shower areas of the clubhouse

5 Effective May 2016 the pool membership associated with a New Mark residence may be used by only one family because dues are being paid for only one family Normally that family is the family living in the residence even if that family is a tenant However an owner may provide in the lease clearly stated that the owner will use the pool instead of the tenant The owner must notify the Administrator of such a provision and provide a copy of the lease If the tenant is thus denied free use of the pool the tenant will be eligible to be a ldquonon-residentrdquo pool member by paying the specified fee

NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

Listed by 10 am amp Sold by 10 pm 7 Bentana Court Rockville

THATS A RECORD FOR NEW MARK The Market is Booming

NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST LET ME HELP YOU GET READY

I appreciate your Business your Referrals your Friendship and feel fortunate to live here

Always working for you amp the best for New Mark

I LIVE HERE I WORK HERE I LOVE IT

See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

Over 300 Million Dollars Sold

(H) 301-424-1840 (O) 301-765-3110

MincyNeilcomcastnet wwwMincyNeilcom

Long and Foster Real Estate Inc

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NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 21

Swim Test consists of swimming frac12 the length of the pool with confidence then treading water for 1 minuteand then swimming the remaining length of the pool with confidence Successful completion of the swim test will be judged by the pool manager at hisher discretion

LampB 3501185v1124970001

2017 NEW MARK COMMONS HOMES ASSOCIATION INC POOL ACCESS PERMISSION amp LIABILITY WAIVER

(Swimmers Age 9-15)

I acknowledge that I have received and read the New Mark Commons Homes Association Inc (the ldquoAssociationrdquo) Pool Rules and Regulations I further acknowledge the following

1 All children under 9 years old must be accompanied in the pool by an adult or responsible person 16 yearsof age or older

2 An adult or responsible person 16 years or older must be in appropriate swim attire and within armrsquosreach of any child in the water who has not passed the basic swimming test

3 Children between the ages of 9 and 15 (ie the childrsquos 9th birthday has passed but heshe has not reachedhisher 16th birthday) may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older if he or she passes the basic swimming test each year

By signing this form I grant my child(ren) named below permission to access the pool without being accompanied by an adult or responsible person 16 years of age or older I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) named herein and in such capacity have the legal authority to sign this form I acknowledge that the child(ren) named below are between the ages of 9 and 15 and passed the basic swimming test I hereby agree that use of the swimming pool is at the child(ren)rsquos and my own risk As a condition of my child(ren)rsquos use of the swimming pool I on behalf of myself my heirs and assigns and the child(ren) named herein expressly agree to hold the Association its members directors officers agents employees independent contractors their heirs successors and assigns harmless from any claim liability loss damage or expense of any kind or nature whatsoever (including personal injury or death) that may arise due to the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool I further acknowledge that the child(ren) will abide by the Pool Rules and Regulations any posted or published rules or signs or any instruction given by a lifeguard and their failure to do so may result in immediate termination of use of the pool I further acknowledge that the lifeguards are not babysitters for the child(ren) and there is a risk associated with the child(ren)rsquos use of the pool without supervision by an adult or responsible person age 16 or older I further acknowledge that I may be held financially responsible for acts of malicious mischief or vandalism by the child(ren) that results in damage to Association property

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

Childrsquos Name_______________________ Age______ DOB_________

ParentGuardian Signature__________________________________ Printed Name________________________ Date_______________ Address_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________________

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

Listed by 10 am amp Sold by 10 pm 7 Bentana Court Rockville

THATS A RECORD FOR NEW MARK The Market is Booming

NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST LET ME HELP YOU GET READY

I appreciate your Business your Referrals your Friendship and feel fortunate to live here

Always working for you amp the best for New Mark

I LIVE HERE I WORK HERE I LOVE IT

See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

Over 300 Million Dollars Sold

(H) 301-424-1840 (O) 301-765-3110

MincyNeilcomcastnet wwwMincyNeilcom

Long and Foster Real Estate Inc

Page 22: THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF NEW MARK ...newmarkcommons.org/.../07/May-2017-New-Mark-News-color.pdf2017/05/07  · 2 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017 Pool Opens Continued from page 1 Clubhouse

22 NEW MARK NEWS ~ MAY 2017

Almost Time to Jump in the Pool

Listed by 10 am amp Sold by 10 pm 7 Bentana Court Rockville

THATS A RECORD FOR NEW MARK The Market is Booming

NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST LET ME HELP YOU GET READY

I appreciate your Business your Referrals your Friendship and feel fortunate to live here

Always working for you amp the best for New Mark

I LIVE HERE I WORK HERE I LOVE IT

See you at the Pool Soon Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Call Me 301-529-3125

TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Over 2000 Families Successfully Moved Member of RELOCATION Services

Over 300 Million Dollars Sold

(H) 301-424-1840 (O) 301-765-3110

MincyNeilcomcastnet wwwMincyNeilcom

Long and Foster Real Estate Inc