Board of Managers Meeting: Monday, July 12, 2021Virtual Meeting to Begin at 7:30 p.m.
The Board of Managers will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted remotely, and there will be no in-person meeting attendance.
Public Participation: Participants who join via audio or video conference
will be muted except for members of the Board, Legal Counsel and staff. Participants will be unmuted during periods of the meeting when public testimony is permitted.
To join via video conference, use the GoTo Meeting link below: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/403882589
To join by phone, dial 1 (866) 899-4679 (toll free).
The meeting access code (for online or phone access) is: 403-882-589.
Public comments or questions may also be made by
emailing the Village office at ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov.
All electronic comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021.
Click the link below to see the agenda:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/AgendaCenter/Board-of-Managers-2/?#_07122021-379
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Armed Robbery on July 4th
At 2:36 a.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2021, the Montgomery County Police received an emergency call for an armed robbery in the 100 block of Hesketh Street (between Cedar Parkway and Kirkside Drive).
The victims, two women who are friends, were talking outside as one of the victims was preparing to drive home following an evening visit. As the pair chatted, a black sedan pulled up and two men got out of the car and approached the victims. One of the men pointed a handgun at each of the victims, and he punched one of the women in the face. The robbers demanded that the victims hand over their property, and the suspects stole two cell phones, a wallet and other personal items. The suspects jumped back into the black sedan and fled west on Hesketh toward Kirkside Drive. The victims called 9-1-1 right away.
Village and County Police responded immediately, and Village Officer Drew Fones arrived on the scene within one minute of dispatch. Multiple officers searched unsuccessfully for the suspect vehicle.
Fire-rescue was summoned and examined the victim who was punched. She was treated on the scene and declined to be transported to the hospital.
Police were able to locate and recover the two stolen cell phones a short distance away from the robbery scene; the suspects apparently discarded them as they drove away. Officer Fones processed the victim’s car in an effort to collect latent fingerprints from a spot that was touched by one of the suspects.
The suspects are described as black males, slender to medium builds, dressed in all black and wearing face coverings. They were driving a black sedan.
Officers notified detectives from the County Police, and the detectives are conducting the follow-up investigation.
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Local Goods Donation OrganizationsLooking to donate used items for general reuse or for use by those in need?
Looking to safely discard old papers?
Click on the below link to access a list of organizations accepting used items along with an organization that provides free paper shredding, year-round.
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=921
Please refer to the listed organizations’ websites for changes in collection days/times and operations.
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Thrive Montgomery 2050
Draft County General Plan Calls for Increased Density
Thrive Montgomery 2050 (or “Thrive” for short) is Montgomery County’s general plan update. It is the blueprint for how and where the County will grow over the next 30+ years. On its own, Thrive does not modify any laws, but it sets the policy agendas for the County Council and County Planning Department, and will impact all future Master & Sector Plans.
Recordings of the County Council’s two Public Hearings can be viewed at https://montgomerycountymd.gov/COUNCIL/ondemand/index.html. The council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will dive deeper into the plan during its four scheduled work sessions (July 12, 14, 21, and 26) and present its recommendations to the full county in several weeks.
Click on the below link for additional information, including a sample letter that residents can use to write the County Council:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=925
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The Village Hall is Open for Business
After more than 15 months, the Village Hall was reopened to the public on Monday, July 5.
Below are protocols and updates for your reference:
- The Village is following the county’s guidance, which has reopened government buildings with no access, social distancing or mask/face covering requirements; however, unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear a mask/face covering and there is posted signage communicating this message.
- Private rentals may resume at full capacity, as well as classes and organizational activities, such as Chevy Chase@Home events.
- Administrative personnel will return to the office; however, some members of the staff will continue to work a hybrid schedule to leverage opportunities for focused, uninterrupted work time and on days when working partial days to avoid unnecessary commuting time. Residents are encouraged to call/email administrative personnel to ensure the staffer they seek is on-site.
- We will continue to require online submission of permit applications (whenever possible) and electronic processing of all permits and plan reviews. Our process over the last year has drastically reduced our paper usage and improved our internal review time.
Unvaccinated members of the Village staff are required to remain masked when in contact with others, and all members of the staff are welcome to wear a mask/face covering whenever they feel comfortable doing so.
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Permitting Administration
Though the Village Permitting & Code Enforcement Coordinator position is currently vacant, residents who have questions or need information regarding Village permitting should continue to email ccvpermitting@montgomerycountymd.gov. This email account is being actively monitored by Village staff and you will receive a response.
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Support the Nearby Farmer's Market in Section 3Bring cash or a check for the “$5 for Food” Donation Drive Benefiting the
Capital Area Food Bank
The Farmers Market in Section 3 is open through the winter until the third week in March. Located at Taylor St. and Brookville Rd. with ample parking at La Ferme restaurant, the market features organic products sold in a COVID-compliant manner. Patrons must wear a mask, bring their own bag and pay by credit/debit card. The market is open on Saturdays from 9-9:30 a.m. for seniors and other vulnerable individuals and opens for all patrons from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain or shine).
Click on the below link for more details:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=905
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Reminder to Work with Landscapers to Operate Blowers Legally;
Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers goes into effect January 1, 2022
A ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers will go into effect on January 1, 2022. The Village Board approved the ban in December 2019 citing the adverse environmental, human health (principally for the equipment operator) and quality of life impacts resulting from the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. These impacts were highlighted in a report from the Village Environment & Energy Committee, dated August 15, 2019, which can be viewed on the committee’s page on the Village website.
Village staff have created and begun circulating a handout to communicate the effective date of this ban to yard maintenance contractors who work in the Village. If you would like your landscaper/yard maintenance contractor to receive this handout, please email your contractor’s information to
ccvpermitting@montgomerycountymd.gov.
In the interim, residents and landscapers are reminded that all blowers operated within the Village remain subject to Montgomery County’s Noise Ordinance. The county’s Noise Ordinance states that “a person must not...use a leaf blower at any time that has an average sound level exceeding 70 dBA at a distance of 50 feet.” Additionally, the simultaneous use of multiple leaf blowers that are compliant with the 70 bDA limit can create noise of a sufficient level to qualify as a violation and/or noise disturbance.
If a blower seems loud, it may be in violation. Residents are encouraged to report blowers that are suspected to be in violation to the Village Communications Center to allow staff to follow-up with the contractor and property owner. First time confirmed violators will receive a warning and guidance for operating legally.
Residents are responsible for discussing these restrictions with your yard maintenance crews before they begin working this spring.
To view the county’s leaf blower notice, visit: https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=912
To review the Montgomery County Noise Ordinance and the provisions pertaining to leaf blowers (Section 31B-9), visit: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dep/resources/files/downloads/compliance/noise-control-ordinance.pdf.
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Income Tax Return Reminder (MD Form 502)
Revenues received through our residents’ paid income taxes remain the most significant source of Village revenues. We need our residents’ help to ensure that all income tax revenue due to the Village actually gets here. This money goes directly to services benefiting Village residents.
Village residents DO NOT pay any additional income taxes to live in Chevy Chase Village. By law, as a municipality, the Village receives a portion of the tax you pay to Montgomery County. It is very important, however, that the State of Maryland knows to return this revenue to the Village. Consequently, please take special care to mark your tax return as shown below (if filing electronically, there is a character limit, therefore, you may have to use the abbreviation “Ch Ch Village”).
Please be aware that MD Form 502 features a separate political subdivision section located under your mailing address. When you complete your Maryland income tax return, remember to put Chevy Chase Village under “Maryland Political Subdivision” and include 1613 the “4 digit Political Subdivision Code” to ensure the Village receives our share of the state income tax (see below).
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Little Lending Library Needs Children’s Books
We are so pleased to have the Little Lending Library at the Village Hall. The concept behind this library is a book-sharing honor system in which neighbors take and leave books of interest for one another.
Unfortunately, the large supply of children’s books that once graced our library has been depleted. If you have taken children’s book from the library, we remind you to return them once your little readers have finished enjoying them, or leave others in their place. We want all children in the community to be able to walk or bike up to the Hall to check out a new book to enjoy, but our lending library will only work if we all agree to take AND leave a book for the next family to enjoy.
We are always looking for donations, so please feel free to donate a book or two today!
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Chevy Chase At HomeAn Aging-in-Place Village
Do you know that there’s an organization in your neighborhood that helps seniors remain in their own homes safely when they need help doing so? Chevy Chase At Home is a group of neighbors helping neighbors. Volunteers bring needed support to members with a smile. Even, or especially, during this time of the Covid 19 pandemic, the value of an engaged peer community cannot be overstated.
CC@H offers a rich program of affinity groups, continuing education, socialization, and exercise – all currently via Zoom, which actually makes it easier for many to participate.
Please consider whether you, a family member, a friend or neighbor might benefit from the help and sense of community that Chevy Chase At Home can provide. We welcome members and volunteers. Visit https://www.chevychaseathome.org/ for more information and applications.
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Join The Compost Crew Today!
The food-waste collection program in Chevy Chase Village continues to grow as the community looks for more ways to be conscientious consumers. Currently, 75 Village households are recycling their food-waste with Compost Crew. As a result of increased participation, the price per household for Compost Crew’s convenient food-waste collection is $16 per month for the standard size bin--a 20% savings from the previous cost. The monthly cost for the larger 12-gallon bins is $20/month.
To sign up for collection services, or if you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact info@compostcrew.com or visit their website via the link below.
The Compost Crew Website
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COVID-19 Operations Modification and Reminders
Click on the below link for the latest directives on access to the Village Hall and the status of non-essential staff as well as useful links for up-to-date information regarding COVID-19:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=810
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Join the Village Listserv on Groups.io
CCVillage (CCVillage@Groups.io), is the neighborhood mailing list (listserv) for residents of Chevy Chase Village. As residents continue to practice social distancing, CCVillage is a resource to allow neighbors to stay connected with one another other. For more information and to join, visit:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=806
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Are You Prepared?
It is important to be prepared for local weather emergencies. In order the assist residents in their preparedness, the Village in partnership with the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) offer a number of helpful tools, plans and free alerts to assist and keep you informed. Click on the below link to view this information:
https://www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=813
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Emergency Contact SheetEMERGENCY - 911
Chevy Chase Village Police
Non Emergency/24hrs - 301-654-7300
Montgomery County Police
Non Emergency/24hrs - 301-279-8000
Bethesda - Chevy Chase Rescue Squad - 301-652-0077
Chevy Chase Fire Dept
(Opposite Columbia Country Club) - 240-773-4707
Bethesda Fire Dept
(Wisconsin Ave and Bradley Blvd) - 240-773-4706
National Capital Poison Center
(George Washington University Hospital) - 800-222-1222
Utilities
Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO)
Emergency-Live wires down, power failure - 877-737-2662 Customer Service - 202-833-7500
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Emergency - 301-206-4002
Complaints, Leaks, Information - 301-206-4001
Washington Gas Emergency - 703-750-1400
Information & Customer Service - 703-750-1000
Comcast - 800-934-6489
Verizon - 800-837-4966
**A cut out sheet is also located on page two of the January 2019 Crier.
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