May General Membership Meeting
Monday May 21 at 7:30 PM Aspen Hill Library
May General Membership Meeting
Monday May 21 at 7:30 PM Aspen Hill Library
| President: Alexandra Minckler |
No. 2 2007 |
Membership: Melvin Bell |
The Aspen Hill Civic Association General Membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 15th, at the Aspen Hill Library at 7:30 p.m. While we are glad to report no specific life changing events this quarter, a review of communications generated from our neighbors in and around our membership area continues to focus on solving problems related to enforcing housing codes, building permits, and parking complaints.
This newsletter issue posts updated phone contacts for many common concerns. We encourage diligent oversight of your neighborhood, getting involved and contacting the appropriate County agencies for solution. Through these efforts, many homeowners have experienced positive results. For others, the going may be slower due to outdated laws disaffecting our community. AHCA, Inc. is working to affect smarter legislation. Maintaining a healthy neighborhood environment and preserving existing, close-in moderately priced communities remains a priority interest.
Speakers on Monday will address topics including an update on the Hiker-Biker Trail Bridge over Viers Mill Rd., handling recycling and solid waste problems, and report on crime.p>
Nominations to the Board of Directors will be accepted and voted upon this meeting. Volunteer and suggest a friend for this opportunity. The effort makes a difference!p>
Nominations to the Board of Directors will be accepted and voted upon this meeting. Volunteer and suggest a friend for this opportunity. The effort makes a difference!
See you there!
Oct. 13th, Saturday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Aspen Hill Community Festival at the Aspen Hill Library. Features a full program of events for children and adults.
Oct. 20th, Saturday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Kiwanas Pancake Breakfast at Wheaton High School
Nov. 6th, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Aspen Hill Civic Association Board of Directors, Election of Officers, Aspen Hill Library
Nov. 14th, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Twinbrook Neighborhood Plan Hearings, Council Chambers Rockville City Hall
Nov. 17th, Saturday, Book Sale, Aspen Hill Library
Dec. 19th, Wednesday, Aspen Hill Civic Association Board of Director, Aspen Hill Library
“It shall be unlawful for anyone to allow their property to be infested with rats or to be in such condition as to contribute to an existing or potential rat infestation” Chapter 39 of the Montgomery County Code
Rat elimination and control is the responsibility of the property owner. Complaints are received and investigated by the Dept. of Health and Human Services, Licensure and Regulatory Services.
The most important signs of rodents are burrows, droppings, tracks, runways, nests, and rodent-gnawed food. Rodents are more apt to be seen or heard shortly after dark and in the early morning.
Look for rat burrows, especially around concrete slabs and building foundations, under materials stored outdoors and along fencerows or embankments. A rat’s ground burrow will have an irregularly rounded opening, 2-3 inches in diameter. An active burrow entrance will be hard-packed and clear of leaves and other debris.
To find if the burrow is active, loosely fill the opening of the hole with dirt. If a rat is still present, it will reopen the hole. Do not completely fill or destroy burrows until after the rodents have been exterminated. Rats cannot be eliminated by blocking their burrows.
Rodents can enter homes through open or unscreened doors, windows, ventilators, floor drains, cracks in foundations and holes around electrical conduits and pipes where they enter foundations. Rats and mice require only a very small opening to gain entry.
If you have rats nesting on your property, you will need the cooperation of your neighbors since chances are they too are sheltering or inadvertently feeding rats. You can contact a qualified pest control company to handle the rodent control for you or you can do the job yourself.
You can contact the DHHS Rat Control Office at 240-777-3986 to speak with a sanitarian who is trained and experienced in rodent control.
DO NOT store garbage outside in plastic bags. Plastic garbage bags are not rodent-proof. Plastic bags should only be used inside garbage cans with tight fitting lids.
DO NOT allow birdseed to accumulate on the ground. Do not leave pet food outside. Store pet food or birdseed in containers with tight fitting lids.
DO NOT leave ripe fruit and vegetables under trees or in the garden to decay.
DO NOT place food scraps in compost piles.
DO remove any piles of debris or building material such as old brick or boards that may provide shelter fro rodents.
DO clear brush, weeds and heavy ground covers, especially around foundations.
DHCA
Traffic and parking complaints continue to be a major concern to the residents of Montgomery County. The Officers of the 4th District Station tell us they try to address all complaints in a timely and efficient manner. However, we’re told they can be handled in various ways differing by officer. If you would like to become familiar with the Parking Regulations, please visit the following link, click on Montgomery County Code, then Chapter 31 for laws and definitions. Of note: section 31 – 20 Parking prohibited, SPECIFICALLY, along with 31-7 Unregistered vehicles, and 31-14 Commercial vehicles. http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=amlegal:montgomeryco_md_mc