Pines One News. President s Message. Moving in a New Direction. So, I challenge you in this year of

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1 A C O M M U N I T Y N E W S L E T T E R F O R O W N E R S & T E N A N T S O F T H E P I N E S O N E C O N D O M I N I U M S Pines One News CVI Community Manager: Asharelah Watford x423 V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 1 President s Message J A N U A R Y Community Admin: Letitia Thomas X200 Community Accountant: Dawn Croft x223 Moving in a New Direction So, I challenge you in this year of Instead of simply complaining about a situation, figure out a way that you can help to impact or make a difference in that situation. Take time to get to know and create relationships with your neighbors and local businesses. When we hold each other accountable and work together with a common goal, change begins. Service Coordinator: Gloria Rice I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Snow Plan 2 This is one of the most joyful times of the year as we leave behind our holiday celebrations and prepare for all the excitement and surprises that lie ahead in the New Year! Change usually begins at home. Make time to attend monthly condo association meetings and bring your ideas so we can see positive change here in The Pines. Happy New Year! Renee Washington, Vice President Important Dates 3 What s New? 4 Why Do We Need Reserves? Teen Summer Jobs Christmas in April Cleaning & Trash Schedule Next Issue: April I think all that has happened in 2016 is a very clear message that we must press on and take steps in a new direction. This new direction must be one of action because the only way to see change is through action. We must be more active in our local communities where we live, spend our money and pay taxes. We must be more active with holding our community leaders to task whether it s our state congressman or the members of our condominium association. Attend community and county meetings to make your voice heard in the Largo/Upper Marlboro area. Attend your children's school events in order to hold our educators to task.

2 Let It Snow! The maintenance staff is equipped and ready for the snow. All plans are in place. Snow services do not actually start until the snow has stopped falling and/or depth has reached approximately 2 inches. At 2 inches of snow, the association s snowplow begins opening the driving lanes throughout the parking lots. Once the snow has stopped, the plow begins to widen the lanes and eventually begins to push snow from the individual parking spaces. Soon after the snow has stopped or reached an approved level, the crew begins making slight pathways to the entrances of each building s front and widely used rear entrances. After this work is accomplished, they return to clear the front of buildings, steps and lead walks. Maintenance staff also spreads sand, specifically on the steps, walkways and problem areas in the driving lanes. Once all main areas are cleared, the workers begin on secondary rear and isolated walkways. Please be assured that the Association works diligently with management to provide the best snow service that it can for the community. Lastly, we encourage all residents to use extreme caution at all times when traveling on foot, as well as, in vehicles in the community and elsewhere. We truly appreciate your patience and cooperation during snow season. FROM THE PINES ONE MAINTENANCE CREW As a reminder, please do not store anything near or around your furnace. Items so close to the pilot light could ignite! SAFETY FIRST! Are you placing your trash in plastic bags and sealing them tightly before placing in the trash bin? You don t want your trash to spill & smell up the trash room. Plus, it s unfair and unhealthy to the residents on the T-level of your building!

3 MARK YOUR CALENDARS - On January 28, 2017, Prince George's County will provide an update on the NEW Regional Medical Center and the Primary Health Care Strategic Plan. Soon to be located at Largo Town Center, the New Regional Medical Center is set to be a state-of-the-art facility offering a Cardiac Surgery Center, comprehensive Cancer Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Stroke and Neurocare Center. The medical facility will be affiliated with the University of Maryland Medical System and will be the first teaching hospital in the southern region of the state. The New Regional Medical Center is a key component to the County's Primary Health Care Strategic Plan-to transform the County's healthcare system to support and help improve the health of residents in the County and the Southern Maryland Region. The meeting is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, but space is limited. Attendees must RSVP at PHCSP.htm. FREE parking is available and continental breakfast will be provided. Attendees who will need translation service, please call (301) WHO: WHAT: Prince George's County and M-NCPPC / Prince George's County Planning Department New Regional Medical Center County-wide Community Meeting WHEN: Saturday, January 28, :00 am. - 10:00 a.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Program WHERE: Prince George's Community College, Largo Student Center, 301 Largo Road, Largo, MD INFORMATION: Visit or call (301) ; TTY: (301) Board Of Directors Meeting Dates Unless notified otherwise, meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. The meetings are held at your on-site office, Condominium No. One of the Pines, Inc., Prince Place, Unit T-1. January 2017 (no meeting) February 7, 2017 March 7, 2017 April 4, 2017 Board meetings are open to all homeowners and tenants. You are welcome to attend. Other Dates to Remember January 16 MLK Jr. Day (Federal Holiday) January 20 Inauguration (Federal Holiday) February 14 Valentine s Day February 20 President s Day March 25 Maryland Day

4 March 12, 2017 COMING SOON - DUMPSTER WEEKEND! GREAT NEWS! We re been approved to have three dumpsters placed on the Pines One property in May and again in December 2017! Prince George s County will drop off the dumpsters on Friday, May 5 and pick them up on Monday, May 8, 2017 and drop off dumpsters again on Friday December 1 and pick up on Monday, December 4, More information will follow with the locations of the dumpsters for the Pines One Community use. New Tow Company The new towing company for your association s towing needs is: SLT Towing & Recovery 711 Richie Road Capitol Heights, MD Towing rates are as follows: Hook-up $ Storage $ per day Call SLT Towing & Recovery if vehicle was towed. Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM, Sat: 9AM - 12PM & Sunday by appointment only, however you may be able to pick up your vehicle 24/7 if you give a one hour call notification. Vehicles parked on the property between midnight and 7 a.m. without a permit will be towed at the vehicles owner s expense without notice.

5 Why Do We Need Reserves? Equipment and major components (like the roofs) must be replaced from time to time, regardless of whether we plan for the expense. We prefer to plan and set the funds aside now. Reserve funds aren t an extra expense they just spread out expenses more evenly. There are other important reasons we put association monies into reserves every month: Whether or not to me is like over to you (and me). 1. Reserve funds meet legal, fiduciary, and professional requirements. A replacement fund may be required by: Any secondary mortgage market in which the association participates (e.g., Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA). State statutes, regulations, or court decisions. The community s governing documents. 2. Reserve funds provide for major repairs and replacements that we know will be necessary at some point in time. Although a roof may be replaced when it is 25 years old, every owner who lives under or around it should share its replacement costs. 3. Reserve funds minimize the need for special assessments or borrowing. For most association members, this is the most important reason. 4. Reserve funds enhance resale values. Lenders and real estate agents are aware of the ramifications for new buyers if the reserves are inadequate. Many states require associations to disclose the amounts in their reserve funds to prospective purchasers. 5. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) requires the community association to disclose its reserve funds in its financial statements. Front End only Parking Policy can be found at under Rules and Regulations, page 6: A-5 All vehicles parking facing a building must be front end only parking. All other vehicles must be parked with a "Permit A" or "Permit Required" permit visible from the parking lot (i.e. vehicles parked along the fence line or in an open space NOT facing a building must be backed-in)

6 WHO DO I CALL? WHAT IS THEIR NUMBER? Pines One Condominium is managed by CVI. Mailing address: 6300 Woodside Court, Suite 10 Columbia, MD Telephone: Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m after-hours maintenance emergency number Fax: Payment address: Pines One Condominium P.O. Box Phoenix, AZ Pines One On-Site Office Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Address: T1 Prince Place Telephone: Fax: Website: pinesonecondominiums@verizon.net Police 911 emergency non-emergency; District II Trash Recycling Gas Sub-meter Exterminating Collected from trash rooms on Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat Bulk trash is a homeowner responsibility. Pickups on Tuesday & Thursday. Place recyclables in appropriate containers. Questions about your gas sub-meter or bill? Contact YES ENERGY MANAGEMENT at or Got Bugs? For free service, call Economy Pest Control at for roaches, ants, mice, rats, and silverfish. Association is responsible for termites. Report termites to CVI office at Towing Call SLT Towing & Recovery if vehicle was towed. Their number is and they are located at 711 Richie Road, Capitol Heights, MD Vehicles can be picked up during Impound Hours listed on their website: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM, Sat: 9AM - 12PM & Sunday by appointment only, however you may be able to pick up your vehicle 24/7 if you give a one hour call notification. Vehicles parked on the property between midnight and 7 a.m. without a permit will be towed at the vehicles owner s expense without notice. Mailboxes For mailbox key, contact a locksmith. Residents are encouraged not to leave mail on top of boxes for pickup to avoid lost or misplaced mail.

7 2017 SUMMER JOB TRAINING FOR YOUTHS AGES 15 TO 19 Reminder For after hours emergency maintenance issues, please call This includes weekends & holidays. Who Knew? According to the Farmer s Almanac peppermint candy not only tastes good, but it can have both a relaxing or invigorating effect, depending on when you use it,

8 Non-commercial groups of 10 or more, including schools, nonprofits, and families can schedule their visit up to one year in advance through the museum website. Group reservations are no longer available by phone. Christmas In April! Ron and Rick will offer a free Spring Maintenance Inspection to one Pines One Community Senior (age 60+) during the month of April to help you make sure your unit is up to code. To be considered, please call the Pines One office at to have your name submitted. One name will be drawn & randomly selected. One of the best ways to help animals in our community is through useful information. Learn more about how to report a lost or found pet, health tips, and a wide variety of other pet-related issues at this site:

9 Building Cleaning Schedule: Monday and Thursday Tuesday and Friday Trash Pickup: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. No pickup Wednesday and Sunday Extermination: The Association has a contract which covers roaches, ants, silverfish, rats, crickets and mice. Contact Economy Pest Control, or to schedule an appointment. Service is available on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month.

10 Your input for the newsletter is appreciated! Please drop by or call in your comments & suggestions to the Pines Ones office! Condominium No. One of the Pines, Inc Prince Place T1 Upper Marlboro, MD Phone: Fax: