Board of Managers Meeting: Monday, January 8, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall

The Board of Managers will hold its regular monthly meeting on January 8, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. Please click below to view the agenda and the Board's briefing materials.

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The Speaker Series Presents
Hon. Joan Churchill

Immigration Update - Policy Changes Galore!

From Dreamers to Diversity to
Dockets and MORE!

Thursday, January 11, 2018
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

For the month of January (2018) the Speaker Series is excited to present Judge Joan Churchill. There have been an enormous number of changes in U.S. Immigration and refugee policy in the months since the Trump inauguration, with wide ranging impact. Our speaker will provide an overview of the many changes.

Judge Churchill is a retired Immigration Judge, who served on the Immigration Court for Washington DC/Arlington, VA for close to 25 years. At different times she was also the Immigration Judge responsible for Baltimore and a variety of other cities. Judge Churchill’s years on the Immigration Court included five terms as a Temporary Member of the Board of Immigration Appeals. Her prior experience included

working on immigration policy with the Interagency Task Force on Immigration Law and Policy and the Select Commission on Immigration & Refugee Policy,
serving on the staff of the Board of Immigration Appeals as a decision writer, and
several years as a naturalization examiner.

A native of Washington DC, Judge Churchill is a graduate of nearby Woodrow Wilson High School. She attended college and law school at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Judge Churchill is a Past President of the National Association of Women Judges. She and her late husband Tony moved to the Village in 1974, and raised their seven children here.

Please come join your neighbors for some nibbles, drinks and conversation at the Village Hall. A chance to unwind, chat, see friends and make new ones. If you have any questions please contact Mike Marsh (mrm12@ntrs.com).

Snow Removal from Sidewalks

Residents are responsible for clearing all snow and ice from the sidewalk in front of or abutting their property within the first forty-eight (48) hours after the cessation of falling snow.

Residents who occupy corner lots are responsible for the sidewalk in front of and on the side of their property.

January 2018 Issue of the Crier is now available online

The January 2018 Issue of the Crier is now available online. Click here to view it.

2018 Trash and Recycling Schedule

Click here for printable version

UPDATED: Winter 2018 Class Schedule!

Classes here at the Village Hall will begin this coming Monday, January 8, 2018. Please review the new class schedule to see what classes you are interested in participating in. Please take note that Instructor Ms. Louise Liu had to cancel Tai-Chi and Qi-Gong for the Winter Session but she will return in the Spring (April 2018). Updated Class Schedule.

There is also a Zumba Class hosted by Chevy Chase @ Home. If you are interested in their classes please call the number on the flyer to check space availability.

If you have any questions please let us know. You can call Tamu Tucker, Community Liaison at 301-654-7300 or email her at ccv@montgomerycountymd.gov.

We look forward to see you for the Winter Session!

Leggett to Hold First FY19 Operating Budget Forum on January 8; Residents’ Feedback Crucial in Determining Budget Priorities

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is holding the first FY19 budget forums for public input on Monday, January 8. The forum runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

“Public forums are the residents’ opportunity to let me know what is important to them as I prepare next year’s operating budget for submission to the County Council on March 15,” said County Executive Leggett. “Input from residents for the FY19 budget is crucial in helping me determine the County’s budget priorities.”

The forum will be held at the Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda.

The County Executive will announce his Recommended FY19 Operating Budget on March 15. The County Council then provides its input and gives final approval of the operating budget at the end of May.

Join Montgomery County’s conversation about the FY19 Operating Budget on social media and help raise awareness by using #MoCoBudget19.

Sign language interpreter service will be provided only upon request with notice as far in advance as possible, but no less than 72 hours prior to the event. If sign language services or other aids are needed to participate in this event, call 240-777-6507; Maryland Relay 711 or email a request to Karen.falcon@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Montgomery County’s Bicycle Master Plan:
Public Hearing Draft Released

The Montgomery County Planning Department has released the Public Hearing Draft of the Bicycle Master Plan. This plan will supersede the 1978 Master Plan of Bikeways, the 2005 Countywide Bikeways Functional Master Plan and the bikeway recommendations in all area and sector plans.

The plan and appendix can be viewed at: www.montgomeryplanning.org/bikeplan. A hard copy is also available for viewing at the Village office during normal business hours.

The Planning Board's public hearing will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in the auditorium at 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland. Comments can be submitted in two ways:

Beginning on January 15, the public can sign up online to testify: http://montgomeryplanningboard.org/meetings/signup-to-testify/.
Via email to mcp-chair@mncppc.org.

For more information regarding the county’s Bicycle Master Plan, contact David Anspacher, Bicycle Master Plan Project Manager by phone (301.495.2191) or email (david.anspacher@montgomeryplanning.org).

Security Cameras to be Installed in Western Grove Park

During its December 11 regular meeting, the Village Board held a Public Hearing to consider the community’s comments on a proposal from the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) to install four security cameras in Western Grove Park as a part of M-NCPPC officials sought the Village’s position on the installation of four security cameras on existing WiFi-enabled light poles within the park, which is located at the southwest end of the Village.

Park Police Captain George Coleman attended the hearing and provided background information regarding the security camera program. Below is detailed information regarding the camera program:

The cameras will have a fixed field of view (they are not designed to pan, tilt or zoom).
Each camera will be located at a height of approximately eight feet above the ground and will be positioned to avoid capturing the view of any private homes.
All four cameras should capture approximately 75%-80% of the park’s grounds, however, this cannot be confirmed until they are installed.
The cameras will be connected via Ethernet cables and will capture data in an encrypted format that is further protected behind a firewall. The recordings will be stored locally and then transferred securely by hardwire during overnight hours to a cloud-based server.
Access to recorded footage will be limited to approved public safety personnel in the Park Police Department and the Chevy Chase Village Police Department for legitimate public safety purposes. Such access will be logged and is subject to auditing.
Village dispatchers and police officers will be able to actively monitor the live camera feed on a monitor within the Communications Center at the Village Hall.
Footage will be maintained for 90 days and then it will be deleted unless saved for investigative or litigation purposes.
The cameras and footage will remain the property and responsibility of M-NCPPC and they will be the sole party responsible for responding to public information requests.

At the conclusion of its hearing, the Village Board voted unanimously to support M-NCPPC’s installation of the four proposed security cameras in Western Grove Park to provide an additional layer of security to users of the park. The cameras should be installed by the end of January.

Christmas Tree Disposal

As part of the regular yard debris pick-up Public Works staff will collect trees, natural wreath and garlands left at the curbside. Please remove all ornaments and lighting. The trees are recycled into mulch and any wires left on the trees will damage the chipping equipment. Wire-framed wreaths and wire-strung garland should be disposed of in the regular trash.

Connecticut Avenue Lane Closure located north of Chevy Chase Village

December 9, 2017 - January 30, 2018
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Beginning on Saturday, December 09, 2017, and continuing through subsequent Saturdays, Northern Pipeline Construction will close the right two lanes on southbound MD 185 (Connecticut Avenue) between Underwood Street and Thornapple Street in Chevy Chase for gas main replacement between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. The contractor has indicated that weather and progress permitting, all work should be completed no later than January 30, 2018. No sidewalk closures are anticipated.

Those with questions prior to the start of the work should contact Northern Pipeline Superintendent John Sonday at (301) 322-3042. Those with questions while the work is taking place should contact Mr. Bradley Swint at (571) 220-2452.

Are You Prepared?

As we saw last season during the record Blizzard of 2016 and as gear up for the upcoming winter season, the Village reminds residents that it is important to be prepared. 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.

Village Website and Blast Email System – Have you signed up for the Village’s blast email system? This is primary electronic method of communication with you. The Village has 2 email lists you can sign-up for:

Urgent News Alert – include messages such as criminal activity, neighborhood disruptions such as water main breaks, power outages and road closures and major weather events.

General News Alerts – include messages about Board and committee meetings, community events, changes in public services such as refuse/recycling collection schedules and upcoming road closures.

To sign-up for the blast email system visit the Village website at www.chevychasevillagemd.gov and click on the tablet icon at the top of the Village’s homepage.

Alert Montgomery – Alert Montgomery is the office emergency communications service for Montgomery County, MD. During major crisis, emergency or severe weather events, Montgomery County officials will send event updates, warnings and instructions directly to you on any of your devices. To sign-up for Alert Montgomery please visit the OEMHS website www.montgomerycountymd.gov/oemhs and click on the “Alert Montgomery” link at the top of the page.

Family and Community Preparedness Information – Emergencies can take many form and occur with or without warning. By taking a few simple steps now, you can ensure that you, your family and your community are better prepared to handle emergencies. To assist in your family planning please visit the Village’s emergency preparedness page, www.chevychasevillagemd.gov/emergencyprep for helpful tools and links. Another important tool the Village has to assist you in your preparedness efforts is to always request a House Check when you are out town and ensure that your emergency contacts are up to date with the Village office.

For additional information please visit the Village’s website at www.chevychasevillagemd.gov and click on the “Are you prepared? – Emergency Preparedness Tips” link listed in the Quick Links on the homepage.

Emergency Contact Sheet

EMERGENCY - 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 2017 Crier.

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