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Issue No. 36
April 2014
In This Issue
Neighborhood Housing Report
Classifieds
BCC Roundtable Update
Community Events and Notices
Treasurer's Report
Local Happenings
Courtesy of Ann Chumney, Coldwell Banker Agent Ann Chumney, Coldwell Banker and 18-year Bay Hills Resident

As a resident of Bay Hills for more than 18 years and real estate agent for 25 years, I look forward to getting the prices back up in our neighborhood this year.

To read this month's neighborhood housing report, click here.  

Welcome! 

 
Greetings, neighbors.

I know I've been saying this for a while, but spring really is almost here. And when it does arrive, we will have a flurry of activity (just hopefully not anymore snow flurries). Residents and kids will be out and about, so please stay on the lookout when driving and drive the speed limit; wear bright clothing when walking, jogging, or bicycling; and observe our covenants regarding your yard and vehicles such as boats and trailers.

Each month, we will include an excerpt from the covenants to serve as a reminder. The covenants help to keep our community in good shape and keep our property values up. With the spring real estate market, we can all appreciate that. Here's our first excerpt. You can find the complete covenants here.

Covenants Excerpt

15. Boats under twenty (20) feet in overall length and camping trailers less than five (5) feet in height above the street may be stored on lots, provided such are out of clear view of the streets and behind the dwelling located on such a lot as the dwelling is oriented to such streets.

16. Boats exceeding twenty (20) feet in overall length, camping trailers exceeding five (5) feet in height, motor cycles, commercial vehicles, trucks or other such vehicles shall not be parked on any lot, in any driveway, or on any street of this subdivision, but may be parked entirely within a garage or enclosed carport, or at such area as may be designated for such parking or storage at those portions of said subdivision shown on plat as "recreational area."

Please note: Any vehicle with commercial signage on the sides is considered commercial and is NOT allowed to park in Bay Hills.

Next Board Meeting

Please join us for the April BHCA board meeting on Tuesday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. at O'Loughlin's.

Sincerely,

Paul Cain
BHCA President


Classifieds   

 

The BHCA welcomes ads from residents for non-commercial services and items for sale. Submit your ad by the 15th of the month prior to Beacon@BayHillsOnline.com with your name, address, and dates to run. Please keep ads to 30 words or less. Ads may be edited for style and length.
Riverbay Roadhouse
Update From Roundtable Discussion with Councilman
A letter from BCC VP Britt Griswold

 Dear Broadneck Resident,

The Broadneck Council of Communities (BCC) hosted a Roundtable discussion with Councilman Dick Ladd. Citizens from 15 communities gathered in the Cape Saint Claire clubhouse to talk about the issues of concern to our communities. Everything from noise and roadside signs up to major traffic and development issues where aired.

You can read a summary of the discussion prepared by Phil Ferrara from the community of Stonington for an overview on our blog here.

We hope you see the importance of acting together as a community of communities here on the Broadneck Peninsula. The Broadneck Council of Communities is an avenue for your community organizations to speak to county and state government, find answers, support one another, and magnify the effect of your organization's concerns.

Please consider supporting the mission of the BCC. We want both individual's and communities to be involved. A one-year membership is $25 for individuals, and $50 per 300 households for communities.  Joining the organization is very important. It enables us to help you have an effective voice. Please pass this email on to the leadership of your community to get them involved.

If you would like more information, or an online PDF Membership form, click here to visit the BCC website .

You can also contact BCC President Pat Lynch at (410) 757-3231 for questions or more information.

Help your community by organizing to be heard - Join the BCC!

Britt Griswold
BCC VP

 



Community Events and Notices

 

Bay Hills Community Association Meeting  

Tues., April 1, 7:30 p.m.

The Bay Hills Community Association will hold the next meeting on Tuesday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. at O'Loughlin's.

     

Bay Hills Book Club

No book club information was submitted for this issue. For more information, contact Maureen Lamson at maureenlamson@hotmail.com.    

Community Yard Sale
Sat., April 26, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Start your spring cleaning with the annual Bay Hills Community Yard Sale. The board will advertise in the Pennysaver to drive traffic. Don't miss this great opportunity to clean out your closets!

Boy Scouts to Put Up "Keep Kids Alive Drive 25" Signs
A Boy Scout troop will be putting up "Keep Kids Alive Drive 25" signs in the neighborhood as a reminder that driving under 25 mph saves lives. We are waiting for the weather to clear up before setting a date. We will send a notice out once the date has been determined. To learn more about the campaign, click here.

   

Welcome New Residents!

If you are new or have a new neighbor, we would like to drop off a welcome bag from the Bay Hills Community Association. Additionally, if you have a business, we would be happy to include one of your business cards in the welcome bag. Please contact Diane Ireland at 410-626-7130.

 

BHCA Resale Packets

If you are selling a home in the community, please contact Bay West Management to obtain a resale packet. The packet contains the community's by-laws, covenants, and community regulations. The packet should be furnished to the buyer prior to the property sale closing. Bay West will confirm if there is any balance due on the homeowner's account before releasing the packet.

 

Sellers are expected to clear their BHCA account prior to closing on a home sale. The title company representing the buyer is required by law to research obligations related to a property. These obligations include homeowner association memberships, outstanding dues, liens, etc. To request a resale packet, contact Michelle Boss or Ralph Hudson at Bay West: 410-897-0207.  


March 2014 Treasurer's Report 

Account balances as of February 28, 2014    

 

Dues were due at the end of March. We will send out a delinquency report in the beginning of April.

 

Chad Pierce

BHCA Treasurer 

 

Summary

Total Assets        $83,490.95
Total Revenues       $43,553.08
Total Expenditures       $2,090.08

Year-to-Date Revenue       $44,689.94
Year-to-Date Expenditures       $6,695.73
NET TOTAL      37,994.21 

Local April Happenings
The Broadneck peninsula and surrounding Annapolis area welcome a plethora of events each month. Take advantage of all our area has to offer, or use this information to plan travel wisely. Find more events at visitannapolis.org/explore.

Easter Bunny at Westfield Annapolis Mall
March 29 - April 19
Hours: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Westfield Annapolis Mall in the Lord & Taylor Main Court
About: Visit the Easter Bunny. Great photo opp for kids.

Designed for Flowers: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics
Feb. 23 - May 11
Hours: Museum hours: Wed. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thurs. 5 - 9 p.m.
Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students/young adults (18-25), 17 and under are free, members are free. Show is free between 5 - 9 p.m. Thursdays, sponsored by Constellation Energy. General admission to the Walters' permanent collection is free.
Location: Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Info: walters.org or call 410-547-9000, ext. 315
About: Admire the beauty and power of Japanese vases from the Betsy and Robert Feinberg Collection, the newest addition to the Walters Art Museum.

Annapolis Book Festival
April 5
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: The Key School, 534 Hillsmere Dr., Annapolis, MD 21403
Admission: Free
Info: keyschool.org/annapolisbookfestival
About: The Annapolis Book Festival is a free community event that features a full day of discussions with best-selling authors, as well as book signings, family activities, and new and used book sales.

Bay Bridge Boat Show
Photo courtesy of Annapolis Boat Sales and U.S. Power Boat Shows

April 11 - 13
Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (5 p.m. Sunday)
Admission: Adult one-day pass $12, two-day pass $19; children 12 and under free. Plenty of parking available on site for $3.00 donation benefiting the Kent Island High School Athletic Boosters.
Location: Bay Bridge Marina, Stevensville, MD
Info: usboat.com/bay-bridge-boat-show/home
About: The 2014 Bay Bridge Boat Show has added a family-friendly theme celebrating on-the-water fun. This is the first opportunity of the year for experienced and novice boaters to shop for the latest in equipment, electronics, clothing and boating accessories. Boats of all sizes, from luxury yachts to fishing boats and inflatables are on display and several pro surf shops will exhibit. The leading manufacturers of powerboats will be at the Bay Bridge Boat Show with more than 200 brand new and brokerage boats on display. The Bay Bridge Boat Show is located at the Bay Bridge Marina at the eastern end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Take Route 50 to Kent Island, Exit 37 and follow the signs to Boat Show Parking.

32nd Annual St. John's/USNA Croquet Match
April 12
Hours: 1 - 5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: St. John's College
Info: stjohnscollege.edu/events
About: The "Johnnies" and the "Mids" vie for the coveted Annapolis Cup during this annual rite of spring. The croquet match brings together two starkly different institutions. Attendees dress "Great Gatsby"-style for a lavish lawn party that includes serenades by the St. John's Freshman Chorus and swing music provided by the Naval Academy's Trident Brass Band.

Opening Day Rockfish Season
April 19
Info: eregulations.com/maryland/fishing/striped-bass and boatyardbarandgrill.com/events/annapolis-fishing-tournament
About: Calling all fishermen. Rockfish (striped bass) season opens April 19.

In Vino Veritas: The Judgment of Annapolis
April 25 - 26
Hours: Friday 5 - 9 p.m., Saturday noon - 5 p.m.
Admission: Friday $225, Saturday $75 or $60 with purchase of workshop ticket(s)
Location: St. John's College
Info: invinoveritasannapolis.com
About: Friday includes a tasting and dinner comparing Old World and New World wines and a discussion of terroir in America with David White, founder and editor of Terroirist.com. Saturday includes The Grand Tasting of more than 100 wines and workshops. Visit the website for more information and to purchase tickets.

Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show 
April 25 - 27
Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (5 p.m. Sunday)
Admission: Adult one-day pass $12, two-day pass $19; children 12 and under free.
Location: City Dock, Downtown Annapolis
Info: usboat.com/spring-sailboat-show/home
About: The third annual in-water springtime show will feature more than 80 new and previously-owned sailboats of all types and sizes and will include catamarans, mono hulls, racing boats, inflatables, and day sailors.
 
Severn River Lions Club 10th Annual Bull & Oyster Roast Benefit
April 26
Hours: 6 - 10 p.m.
Admission: $45
Location: Columbian Center, 335 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park.
Info: severnriverlions.org
About: Juicy pit beef, fresh shucked oysters, crab soup, beef barbecue, kielbasa, fried chicken, hot dogs, assorted vegetables, coleslaw, veggies and dip, assorted cheeses, beer, wine, soda, and desserts are all included at this all-you-can-eat event, prepared by Atlantic Caterers. Games include the Big 6 wheel, cake wheel, and pull-tab tickets. A cash bonanza raffle offers prizes of $300, $125, and $75, and a silent auction features a wide variety of items. Profits fund community needs such as high school and college scholarships and eyeglasses and hearing aids for the needy. Call 410-544-1156 or 410-647-8182 or use a credit card to order tickets online at www.severnriverlions.org.

Annapolis Spring Fling
April 27
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: Free. Also, free parking at Calvert and St. John's Streets.
Location: Maryland Ave/State Circle, Annapolis
Info: marylandave.com
About: Come play at the annual Annapolis Spring Fling Festival along Maryland Ave. and State Circle in the heart of historic Annapolis. An old-fashioned street fair with local merchants and vendors offering art, antiques, fashion, home interior, jewelry, crafts, food, and children's activities. Bistro dining at Galway Bay and Harry Browne's. Live music from noon - 5 p.m. Free parking at Calvert and St. John's Streets.