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KMCA Election procedures; sample ballot

To KMCA Members:

As previously announced, the Election Meeting will be held Wednesday, September 6, at 7:30 PM at Congregation Young Israel Shomrai Emunah, 1132 Arcola Avenue. Each Household is entitled to only one ballot, no matter how many members reside in the Household.

Candidates nominated so far are:

For President — Alan Felsen and Ira Ungar

For Director (two to be elected) — Peter Lublin

Additional nominations may be made from the floor at the meeting.  A candidate must be nominated by two members in good standing.  The nominee must be a member in good standing and must indicate a willingness to serve in the office.

Only members in good standing may vote or speak at the meeting.  Dues may be paid at the meeting.

The election will be only part of the business of the meeting.  The President will have appointed Tellers for the election.  When the order of the meeting does reach the election, the President will yield the Chair to Art Boyars, Vice-Chair of the Nominating Committee.  (Committee Chairman Stuart Rosenthal has an overriding need and will not be able to attend the meeting.)

In accordance with KMCA practice, the election will be conducted with a single ballot for all offices. Nominations will be taken from the floor for President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Director (two Directors may be elected).

After nominations close, members will have the opportunity to speak in favor of nominees for contested offices, in the order above for nominations. These remarks shall be limited in time: candidates themselves for President, five minutes each; candidates themselves for other offices, three minutes each; other members in support of a candidate, two minutes each.

(Note that Roberts Rules of Order prohibit motions to make a balloted election unanimous.  Therefore, even uncontested offices are included on the ballot.  However, there is no need to allow remarks in favor of unopposed candidates.)

After the remarks the Tellers will collect the ballots and retire to count them. When the Tellers have completed counting, they will report the results to the Chair of the meeting.

While ballots are being counted, other business may be conducted so long as the Tellers are not deprived of an opportunity to vote.

A sample ballot is attached.

The Nominating Committee

2017 09 06 Sample ballot
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Election Meeting – September 6, 2017, Nominations

As previously announced, the KMCA Election Meeting will take place September 6, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. at Young Israel Synagogue, 1132 Arcola Ave. As with all KMCA meetings, members are allowed only one vote per household. The Bylaws require that members be present at a meeting to vote.

The terms of all current officers are expiring, as are those of directors elected in odd-number years. Therefore, the following KMCA offices are to be filled by this election:

President (incumbent Ira Ungar)

Vice President (incumbent Seth Jacobson)

Treasurer (incumbent Marci Lavine Bloch)

Secretary (incumbent Adam Mervis)

Director (incumbent Pete Lublin)

Director (incumbent resigned)

Nominations made through the Nominating Committee must be received no later than August 6. To appear on the list, a nominee must be nominated by two KMCA members, and the nominee must state in writing a willingness to serve if elected. E-mail should be addressed to the committee chair, Stuart Rosenthal, at stuart@thebeaconnewspapers.com or vice-chair Art Boyars at artboyars@gmail.com.

A list of those properly nominated will be circulated to the membership via the listserve no later than 10 days prior to the election. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the Election Meeting.

For your convenience, here is the language of the bylaws regarding the duties of the various officers:

SECTION 5 – Duties of the Officers:

a) The President shall preside at all meetings, appoint committee chairs and members (except elective committees), be a member ex-officio of all committees, and shall represent the Association in all external communications.

b) The Vice President will stand ready at all times to assist the President and will serve as a member ex-officio of all committees. In the event of the absence of the President, the Vice President shall perform the duties of President with full powers. The Vice President shall succeed to the office of President in the event that office becomes permanently vacant until the next regularly scheduled meeting pursuant to Section 6 of this Article.

c) The Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Association, file and preserve all written communications and reports of the Association, and maintain a current roll of all officers, directors, and the membership. Upon expiration of his or her tenure in office the Secretary will deliver to his or her successor all such files and records of the Association and take all steps necessary to ensure an orderly transition.

d) The Treasurer shall maintain an account at a local bank in the name of the Association for deposit of all dues and other monies. Such local bank will be designated by the Executive Committee and will be a bank insured by the FDIC or other agency of the United States Government. The Treasurer will maintain current records of all dues, other revenues and disbursements and will provide the membership with an annual financial report of the Association promptly upon the close of each calendar year. Upon expiration of his or her tenure in office the Treasurer will deliver to his or her successors an accounting and all records, receipts and statements concerning monies of the Association and the Association bank account and take all steps necessary to ensure an orderly transition.

As for directors, the Bylaws simply provide as follows:

The Executive Committee will be composed of the four (4) Officers of the Association plus five Directors. The Executive Committee will act for the Association at all times between official meetings and shall be responsible to the Association for carrying out the functions and policies of the Association as directed by the membership.

The members of the Nominating Committee have agreed not to personally nominate any candidate, nor to be nominated for any office, except that for any office for which there are no other nominations the Committee Members may accept nomination at the Election Meeting.

Please note: Campaigning for votes is not allowed on the KMCA listserve.

The Bylaws state, regarding the list of Households, “Such list may not be used for personal purposes or to campaign or lobby Members on any issue or issues.” In keeping with the spirit of that proscription, the KMCA Listserve shall not be used for campaigning or lobbying regarding the September 6 election of Officers and Directors.

Looking forward to seeing you on September 6.

The Nominating Committee

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Meeting Minutes – December 1, 2015 membership meeting

December 1, 2015

Meeting of the Kemp Mill Civic Association

The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm, at Young Israel Shomrai Emunah, at 1132 Arcola Ave.

 ELECTION:

Ariel Winter (Nominating Committee Chair) presented the slate of officers and board members. The slate was voted on and approved by the membership.

  • President – Ira Ungar
  • Vice President – Caroline Friedman
  • Secretary – Paul Bardack
  • Treasurer – Marci Lavine Bloch
  • Board Members – Julie Caron, Chris Farrell, Alan Felsen, Pete Lublin
  • Gil Chlewicki is an interim Board Member, elected by the Board, until the next Civic Association meeting, where an election will take place.

 

Updates

Kemp Mill Urban Park renovation report: park renovation has been delayed again. The major renovation is now scheduled to begin in Spring, 2016, when the park will be closed for 13 months; it will include new landscaping to discourage the flocks of geese, and will have over 180 places to sit versus only about 30 now.

 

Deer management: bow hunters can hunt deer on private property

 

Thank you to Pete Lublin and Julie Caron for coordinating the new welcome sign and the new landscaping

 

Landscaping report: Pete is continuing to work with the County on new landscaping for the median strip of Lamberton near Arcola; at Pete’s request, the County removed the unsightly stumps and agreed to plant 5 Red Bud Trees in spring 2016 at no charge to the community; Pete planted daffodil bulbs.

 

Police Report

Lt. Onderko from Montgomery County Police Department, 4th precinct:

  • Police responded to a call from a resident’s relative who checked on the resident and saw him lying on the floor in his home on Winona Ct.; the resident (homeowner) was deceased.
    • When police followed procedure to check/clear the house, they found an indoor marijuana growing operation and chemicals that are commonly used to make methamphetamines
    • Fire & rescue and narcotics section personnel checked the house to make sure everything was safe
    • There was no danger to the neighborhood from the chemicals
    • Autopsy report is not yet available
    • The case is being investigated by the homicide division (as are ALL unattended deaths)
  • Since January 1, 2015, there have been 3 identified cases of meth ingredients/labs in the county
  • Kemp Mill crime numbers are down from last year, knows of no major worrisome activity
    • Overall, local crime is down – part 1 crimes up by 1, part 2 crimes way down
  • Two drug violations in the area this year, down from 5 last year
  • Theft from cars is the most common crime in Kemp Mill
    • Don’t leave valuables visible in the car
    • Lock the car
  • Turn in program for expired medication twice a year on Saturdays – next one is in March
    • A member commented that Holy Cross Hospital pharmacy will accept/dispose of expired medication
  • Crime prevention tips:
    • Track any packages you’re expecting, have a neighbor watch/bring them in
    • Don’t leave purse in your grocery cart
    • Lock your car
  • Marijuana decriminalization. In response to a question from a member, MD Sen Roger Manno explained that medicinal marijuana is legal; recreational marijuana use is still illegal in Maryland, though penalties for possession of small amounts have been reduced (civil, not criminal now).

 

Deer report:

  • Ira reported that the “right” number of deer for our area is 20-30; we have >115
  • The deer are damaging wildlife habitats, spreading deer ticks, causing accidents, eating residents’ gardens
  • There are three effective ways now in use to reduce population
    • Sharpshooters (county program) – Kemp Mill is not on the county list
      • Done only in parts of the county
    • Archers (county pilot program) – Kemp Mill is not on the list
      • Done only in park land
    • Bow hunters
      • Done on private property
      • Need permission from all homeowners within 100 yds of hunter’s designated hunting spot

 

Alan moved that KMCA (through Ira) contact County Council and Parks Department to request deer management

Bruce Schulman spoke in favor of deer control

Alan’s motion carried

Several members expressed concerns about sharpshooters near their homes

Ira and Alan will try to get people involved with county sharpshooter program to present at the next KMCA meeting.

Motion for 5 minutes of discussion on involvement with bowhunting carried

Discussion included the following viewpoints:

  • KMCA should not be involved in that effort
  • Leadership could offer to help make connections between homeowners and bowhunters
  • Getting permission slips to homeowners would help
  • Bowhunters came to the last KMCA meeting, and their information has already been posted on the listserve

 

Motion that KMCA should support hunters and facilitate communication between bowhunters and homeowners

  • No discussion
  • Motion carried

 

Villages and Volunteer Ride program for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Presentation from Pazit Aviv (Montgomery County’s Aging & Disabilities Services) and Shawn Brennan (Montgomery County Mobility Management Administrator) on programs to help residents age in place

  • “Villages” have been a grassroots movement around the country, where residents and local non-profits to help neighbors stay connected, especially to seniors. Villages count on local residents doing the work, and are not dependent on specific government programs.
  • The County and the Jewish Council on Aging have pioneered a volunteer ride program to support villages in the area, and the Senior Connection. Kemp Mill could create a volunteer ride program or a village or both.  Villages often begin by helping with transportation.
  • The Volunteer Ride Program gives free rides to those who need them by volunteer drivers. Its recipients are seniors and people with disabilities.  Unlike other programs, there are no complicated eligibility requirements, e.g., income, age, disability, type of ride.
  • The County’s assistance and features of a village or volunteer ride program include:
    • Marketing assistance
    • Driving and criminal background check on volunteer drivers
    • Secondary auto insurance for the volunteers giving rides
    • Training in how to help people walk and get into the car, when necessary
    • Access and training for highly functional website that helps volunteers quickly see who needs a ride, where it is, how long it will take, and a profile of the rider’s special conditions
    • Volunteers can put in as many hours as they like
    • Recipients/riders can donate as much as they want
    • Recipients/riders generally do not have internet access, so they would call in the ride they need. Data would then be input into the website for volunteer drivers to see.
  • Montgomery County has 16 active Villages, more in development
  • Local “Bikur Cholim” is a volunteer organization that assists with rides to medical appointments
    • Can refer to other local organizations, including JSSA, MetroAccess, Senior Connection
    • Transportation is the biggest need
  • Takes time to develop and implement
  • We’ll discuss more at a future meeting. Pazit and Shawn offered to return.

 

New business/member requests

  • The new “no right turn on red” signs at the intersection of Lamberton and Arcola may not be working properly; the signs aren’t always lighting up when resident believes they should. Ira will investigate. Update: They are now working.
  • A resident would like a longer left turn arrow from the neighborhood side of Lamberton turning onto Arcola. Ira will address this with the county.
  • A member asked how to get the county to clear dead trees and brush from county property near homes. Another member suggested calling the Parks Dept or 311. KMCA is following up on this.
  • Ira reported that residents have requested 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Hillsboro and S. Belgrade, and a stop sign at Monticello and S. Belgrade. He will raise this issue with the county.
  • A member requested assistance getting the county to trim trees hanging over sidewalks. Of particular concern is a low-hanging dead tree at Lamberton and Rockbridge.
  • A resident requested more streetlights on N. Belgrade between Lamberton and Kersey. Ira will pass request on to the county.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm.

Refreshments were served by Shalom Market.  YISE provided coffee and tea.

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Councilmember Navarro’s Presentation at the KMCA Meeting

Councilmember Nancy Navarro spoke at the KMCA meeting on March 25th, 2015.   The following is from her web site:  http://www.councilmembernavarro.com/2015/03/26/kemp-mill-civic-association/

 

Kemp Mill Civic Association

by on March 26, 2015 in Uncategorized

Last night, I had the pleasure of speaking with residents at the monthly meeting of the Kemp Mill Civic Association. WeSpeaking at Kemp Mill  had a great conversation about some of my top priorities for the area, including: the Wheaton Library and Recreation Center, Wheaton Redevelopment, and the renovation of Kemp Mill Urban Park. We also discussed a number of other important issues, including deer management, resurfacing of roads, and WSSC billing issues.

Download my complete presentation to the Kemp Mill Civic Association: