Gate Security Code Change

All residents should note that the gate code will be changed on December 1, 2019.  The new and old code will both work until November 30.

Unit Owners and residents were sent a mailer with the new code.  Code changes have helped to reduce the number of trespassing vehicles.  

Clickers are not affected by this change.
Clickers can be acquired at the Sentry office for $27.00

Regards, DHMA Board of Directors,
Goerge Breig- President

DHMA Meeting Schedule for 2019 -2020
Meeting Schedule -- subject to change

• Thursday, Dec 12, 2019, 4:00 PM –  Sentry Office
• Saturday, February 15, 2020, 10:00 AM, Sentry Office – 2019 financial review
• Saturday, April 18, 2020, 10:00 AM, Sentry Office
• Friday, June 5, 2020, 6:00 PM, Annual Meeting of Members, Dorchester Library
• Saturday, August 22, 2020, 10:00 AM, Sentry Office – Budget proposal
• Saturday, October 17, 2020, 10:00 AM, Sentry Office – Budget Approval
• Thursday, December 17, 2020, 4:00 PM, Sentry Office- 2020 Objective

"Living at 900 Marshy Cove"

"Living at 900 Marshy Cove" 

Click here for printable copy

All residents at 900 Marshy Cove

 have received a copy of this booklet.

A copy has been hung on all doorknobs in the building.  

The booklet addresses our more important 

house rules, policies, and practices.  

It also provides answers to many 

of the typical questions that 

new residents, and potential buyers ask.

Landlords that would like a copy may obtain 

one from a member of the board of directors.

Regards, George Breig

900 Marshy Cove Condominium Association

September 2019 

Printable electronic version available 

on https://900marshycove.blogspot.com

Table of Contents

1. Contact Information 

2. Marshy Cove Emergency Policy 

3. Trash Best Practices 

4. Security Codes and Access 

5. Parking 

6. House Rules 

7. Deep Harbour Pool 

8. Quick Guide to Proper Maintenance 

9. Moving Instruction & Policy 

10. Pet Policy 

11. Frequently asked questions 

Reminder Unit Inspection Program, July 1 & 2, 2019

Unit Inspection Program

Letters have been sent to all unit owners regarding participation in the program.

Notices will be placed on doors to remind residents of the schedule beforehand.

We will make every attempt to accommodate your schedule.

The purpose of the inspection is to let owners know what to repair, replace, or maintain to avoid costly incidents in the future.

The inspection will be offered at no cost to unit owners.  Twenty minutes is all that it will take to complete critical observations. Each unit owner will receive a confidential report with observations and recommendations.

Schedule

Monday July 1: 3^rd and 4^th floors.

Tuesday July 2: 1^st and 2^nd floors.

George Breig, Unit 408, President, 900 Marshy Cove Condo Association    mc900@comcast.net

Andy Schneider, Sentry Management Property Manager

(410) 221-0398 ext 57104        aschneider@sentrymgt.com

STOP! Please, STOP!

Many cars roll through the STOP sign 

at Seaway Lane.

Obey the sign. Come to a full stop.

An extra reminder for our common safety.

FOBS? FAQs & Status as 0f July 28, 2018

FAQ: When will the 900 Marshy Cove FOBS start working?
Answer: unknown

The original call box failed on April.
We purchased the system in May,
The hardware was installed in early June.
As of today, 41 of the 48 units in our building have received fobs.
We are waiting on Sentry and Bay Country to load the fob numbers into the door controller.
They have had technical problems configuring the system.

The call box is a separate system. 
No residents' information has been entered to date.

The system was to be fully operational on July 6.
Regards, George B

Special Meeting of the DHMA, July 6, 2018

Deep Harbour Master Association

AGENDA

Special Meeting of the Board of Directors

Friday, July 6, 2018: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Offices of Sentry Management Co., 3^rd floor,

601 Locust St., Cambridge, MD   21613

1.      Call to Order (opening time: _________)

a.       Roll call, attendees

2.      Board of Directors

a.       Proof of quorum

3.      Old Business: Gated Community

a.       Current security problems at DH

b.      Completion of Fence line at DH

c.       Discussion of solutions

d.      Fencing, pedestrian gates

e.       Review of proposal by Nanticoke Fence

f.       Approval of funding.

4.      Adjournment (closing time: ___________)

deepharbour@comcast.net

New Security System to be installed

900 Marshy Cove Condominium Association

All residents at 900 Marshy Cove

Recently our front door entry call box failed after 11 years of service.  

The replacement plan is as follows: 

~~Install a temporary keypad to secure the front door.

~~Install a FOB electronic key system to secure both lobby entrances.

The new system will include a call box for visitors and a FOB reader at each lobby door, 

The system will create a record each time a fob is used to enter the building.

Owners, tenants, and visitors will no longer use the "code" to enter.  A universal code will not be available. Special codes will be assigned to regular delivery service people like the USPS, UPS, and Fed Express. 

Visitors will use the call box. The box will call the resident, the resident can then release the door from their phone.  If a cell phone is used, the resident need not be on the premises.

If a FOB is lost or stolen, the fob can be deactivated.  A new FOB can be assigned to the unit owner.

There will always be some special situations that will require workarounds, so, a little patience may be required.

Temporary Keypad: (installed 5/3)

To enter the front door lobby, two codes will work.

The keypad requires a four digit number plus the “Star Key”

See notice at the front door for the codes.

If you still have difficulty, call the resident that you are visiting or Sentry Management.

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Long-term replacement:

A new access system is on order. The system will allow access by the presentation of a FOB.

All FOB’s will be registered. If a FOB is lost, it can be de-activated.

The system will also include a call box for visitor access.

Each unit will be assigned two FOBs. Extra FOBs can be purchased. ($8.00 each)

We expect the system to be installed before May 31.

We expect to distribute FOB’s before it is operational. At that time will collect contact information.

What is a FOB?

It is a token that fits on your keychain: an electronic key.

An electronic chip inside activates the reader and unlocks the door.

Questions?  Comments? 

mc900@comcast.net

This expenditure was approved by the 900 MC BOD at Special Board Meeting on Sunday, April 29, 2018

900 Marshy Cove Board of Directors

George B 
President, MCCA

Front Door Security

The front lobby door has been repaired.
A temporary keypad has been installed by Bay Country.
The code has been changed. 

The first four numbers are the same at the rear door of the lobby.   XXXX*   

4 digits and then the "Star Key".

In a few weeks, the system will be upgraded to FOB system.

Marshy Cove Condo Association

mc900@comcast.net

Smoke Alarm Update: 28 done, 20 more to go.

A letter has been sent to all owners regarding the Maryland law,

Many thanks to the 28 owners that have complied with the law.
20 more to go. The Board of Directors will be seeking 100 % compliance.

On the top of this web page, there is a tab labeled
"Smoke Alarm Replacement Program 2018". The tab provides access to a printable copy of the form for your convenience. You may contract any qualified electrician to do the work.

Some facts:

• Smoke alarms save many lives every year
• The unit owner is responsible to replace the interior smoke alarms
• The current smoke alarms are over ten years old and out-of-compliance per Maryland Law
• Our unit smoke alarms are hardwired and interconnected and must be replaced wit the same.
• Unit smoke alarms are not connected to the buildings fire alarm system and will not sound a general evacuation alarm
• Unit smoke alarms will detect a fire well before the building's system.
• Only high temperatures of 135 -165 deg f will trigger a sprinkler head and sound a general alarm.
• The building's system has smoke detectors but only in common areas and will not detect smoke in a unit.
• A qualified electrician is recommended to select and replace the smoke alarm
• Eventually the smoke alarms will start to chirp as they become ineffective
• New smoke alarms have sealed ten-year back-up batteries and hush buttons

Protect yourself, your tenants, and your neighbors. 

Attend to this matter as soon as possible.

Thank you , 

George B- President

900 Marshy Cove Condo Association

Smoke Alarm Update: January 27, 2018

A letter has been sent to all owners regarding the Maryland law,
So far only 15 owners have replied.  The board of directors will continue the campaign for 100% compliance.
On the top of this web page, there is a tab labeled "Smoke Alarm Replacement Program 2018". The tab provides access to a printable copy of the form for your convenience. You may contract any qualified electrician to do the work.

Some facts:

• Smoke alarms save many lives every year
• The unit owner is responsible to replace the interior smoke alarms
• The current smoke alarms are over ten years old and out-of-compliance per Maryland Law
• Our unit smoke alarms are hardwired and interconnected
• Unit smoke alarms are not connected to the buildings fire alarm system and will not sound a general evacuation alarm
• Unit smoke alarms will detect a fire well before the building's system.
• Only high temperatures of 135 -165 deg f will trigger a sprinkler head and sound a general alarm.
• The building's system has smoke detectors but only in common areas and will not detect smoke in a unit.
• A qualified electrician is required to replace the smoke alarm
• Eventually the smoke alarms will start to chirp as they become ineffective
• New smoke alarms have sealed ten-year back-up batteries and hush buttons

Protect yourself, your tenants, and your neighbors. Attend to this matter as soon as possible.

Thank you , 

George B- President

900 Marshy Cove Condo Association

Deep Harbour: Gates Operational

All Gates at Deep Harbour have been tested and now conform to the current safety standards.
The new motor operators are commercial grade and should prove to be more reliable.
Many have welcomed our return to a genuinely Gated Community.

Remote transmitters
Your remote transmitter, aka clicker, should work if it worked previously.
If not, move closer to the gate. The antenna range has been reduced for safety.
This requires vehicles to stop before passing through.
Another benefit is the elimination of the double opening of gates at the Trenton Street Circle.

Given the amount of time that has passed, your batteries may need to be replaced.
Batteries can be purchased at any hardware store or electronics store.

Keypad Code Entry
When entering the code, take your time. Press the keys in a deliberate way.
Common errors include not pressing the (pound) # key first.
Some times the (star)* key is pressed instead of the # key.

If an incorrect key pattern is used, wait for the unit to reset.
Entering the correct code too quickly puts the box into a funk.

Best practice
Remote transmitters are the best way to enter.
If it is raining or dark, it is nice to open the gate without rolling down your window.
Call Sentry if you would like to purchase a remote.  (410) 221-0398
email : cambridge@sentrymgt.com 

More repairs
The keypads , LCD display, and keypad lights will be serviced next.

DHMA Board of Directors
George B,-President


Keep in touch. We want to hear from you. 
send your comments to deepharbour@comcast.net

Trenton Street Gates Operational

As of 3:00PM today, January 16, the Trenton Street gates are fully operational.

Yes, the gate code is the same. 

Yes, your remotes will work as always. 
You may need to get closer to the gate for the remote to work.
This feature compels vehicles to come to a full stop before proceeding.

mc900@comcast.net

Gates and Streets: NEW SIGNS.

Deep Harbour Gates and Traffic Control

New Traffic Signs:

15-mph speed limit, stop signs, and "no thru traffic" signs have been installed. Additionally, we have plans to install pedestrian crosswalks near the pool area.

Enforcement:
The Cambridge Police Department has agreed to initiate traffic monitoring for speeding, stop sign violations, and any other vehicular operation that puts pedestrians at risk.

Residents and visitors are reminded that MD Vehicle Laws state...

Depending on the circumstances, speeding could lead to a “reckless driving” conviction.

Maryland defines reckless driving as operating a vehicle “in wanton or willful disregard

for the safety of persons or property” or in a manner that indicates such a disregard.

A standard first offense carries up to $1,000 in fines. (Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 21-901.1 (2017).)

Gate Repairs:

Hancock Gate and Fence Company has been contracted to repair the gates.  Hancock will begin work on repairing the gates within the next three weeks.  The Trenton Street gates will be the first gates addressed and they will be closed while work is in progress.

        The DHMA BOD will publish additional updates to keep the residents informed of safety initiatives and repairs.

DHMA Board of Directors; Safety, Security, and Parking Committee

George B- President

 

deepharbour@comcast.net

Gates Closed at Trenton St

Gate Closure at Trenton St

The gates at the Trenton Street entrance to Deep Harbour have been closed to vehicular traffic.

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The open gates have created an increase in through traffic and speeding along Seaway Drive.  All traffic will be required to enter and exit from Cedar St.  Cattail Cove will not be affected.

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“15 Speed Limit” and “No Thru Traffic” signs will be placed at each entrance.  Also, a “Stop” sign will be installed at the blind corner at the south end of Seaway Lane near the marina.

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The DHMA is evaluating bids for the repair of the gate operators.

Thank you for your patience on this matter,

Deep Harbor Master Association Board of Directors,

George Breig, President

 deepharbour@comcast.net

http://deepharbourmd.blogspot.com/

Out of the darkness and into the light

To all residents at Deep Harbour,

It is my distinct pleasure to announce all street lights in Deep Harbour are working. Coulbourn Electric just finished replacing the last of the burned out bulbs this morning. They installed a total of 33 new bulbs. That leaves us a stock of 17 for future use. There may be a few of the original LED bulbs left in the community but there can’t be many. None of the previously replaced bulbs have burned out to my knowledge.

From this point forward if anyone sees a street light not lit, please let me know. I keep a pretty close eye on them when walking the dogs but I don’t always see them all. 

Cheers!  Andy

Andy S

Community Manager

Sentry Management Inc

601 Locust St, #302

Cambridge, MD 21613

410-221-0398, ext 57105

(410) 221 - 9977 (fax)

cambridge@sentrymgt.com

http://maryland.sentrymgt.com

Elevator Safety Featured Added

Schindler Elevator just concluded installing and testing the power failure rescue feature.

This feature will prevent entrapment during a power outage.

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During 2016, we experienced six power outages each lasting 30–90 minutes.

If you recall, last June at 700 Cattail Cove, a resident was trapped in the elevator for 45 minutes.

At 900 Marshy Cove, a resident, missed being trapped by 30 seconds.

How the rescue feature works,

Upon a power failure, the controls switch to battery power.

Next, the hydraulic valve is energized to allow gravity to bring the elevator safely to the lobby level.

Upon reaching the lobby, the door open and stays open until power is restored.

Pool opens on Memorial Day Weekend

Fire Alarm Testing: Monday January 30, 2017

Beginning at 11 AM to approximately 1:00 PM on Monday, January 30, 2017, Fireline, our service provider will be testing the Fire Alarm System.

• Expect to hear the fire alarm sounding.
• You may ignore the alarms during this period
• As a part of the testing, Sentry will be accessing each unit with a master key for 5 seconds to observe that unit strobes and sounders are working.
• Elevators may be out of service for 10 minutes 

Questions?   Call Sentry at 410-221-0398

For information on Fire Safety at 900 Marshy Cove go to

http://900marshycove.blogspot.com/p/fire-safety.html

Do you have a fire extinguisher within reach of your kitchen stove?

mc900@comcast.net

SAFETY IS FIRST!

Matthew, Maybe.................Maybe Not,

A Message from Sentry Management: 

Please see the below weather update regarding Hurricane Matthew.  While it is still way too early to predict exactly what track this storm will take, we feel it is the best interest of all of you to begin to put information out regarding this storm.  Those of you that are weekender’s, it is a good idea to start making your storm preparations now in the event you cannot make it back to your home prior to any storm impacts. 

We recommend you do the following:

• Place any furniture on your balcony or patio inside or secure it to something.
• Those of you with boats should also double up your lines to ensure they stay in place. 
• Any loose items in your yard should also be stored.
• Grill covers should be either secured tightly or removed entirely. 
• Trash cans should be stored. 

As we receive additional information we will be sure to pass it along to all of you.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Major Weather Event:

The NOAA National Hurricane Center is tracking a Tropical Storm “Matthew” presently  located south of the Dominican Republic.  The NOAA models, as well as the European Model; indicate that the storm will begin to turn north on Sunday, Oct 2^nd.  Then move over the Bahamas toward Florida.  At this point the storm is predicted to become a Category II hurricane ( sustained winds 96 – 110 mph and storm surge of 6’ to 8’ ).  The models indicate that the hurricane would move along the east coast passing just off Cape Hatterus, NC on or about Wednesday, Oct 5^th.  There are a number of factors that would affect the path of the storm including a cold front moving in from the west.  However, if the storm continues along the forecast track, Matthew would begin to affect the Delmarva on or about Thursday, Oct 6^th .  The wind field with this level of storm would bring tropical force winds into most of the Eastern Shore (60 + mph in gusts).  Heavy rainfall (3” – 5” ) can be expected and could include the western shore – D.C. &  Baltimore,  Mid- Atlantic region.  As the track becomes more defined, additional notices will be sent.  Stay tuned to your local news outlet as time progresses.

Source:  NOAA, National Hurricane Center

               Miami, Florida

Todd W

Division Vice President

Sentry Management Inc

2200 Defense Highway, Ste 405

Crofton, MD  21114

(410) 721-7171 ext. 57001

(410) 721-3842 (fax)

http://maryland.sentrymgt.com

News Update: September 10, 2016

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News Update: (Notes from Board of Directors Meeting, September 10, 2016) Gate Codes: Effective October 3, 2016, all personal gate codes will be eliminated. One gate code will be in effect for all owners, residents, and tenants. Owners will be notified by mail. Many trespassers have used our property as a short-cut or car pool parking lot. Some former residents have also been seen using our trash dumpsters. Remotes will operate as usual. The call-up box directory also will operate as before. Safety first: It has been reported that some residents are using the entrance garage door as an exit. There are concerns that this practice may result in an accident as pedestrians and other drivers do not expect a vehicle to be exiting from that door. For Safety, all drivers are expected to exit from the west side garage door and obey the traffic signs within Deep Harbour.  Deck repairs: Five decks will be repaired as a pilot in September We are waiting on two bids. If all goes well, all deck coverings that have begun to separate will be repaired. Owners will be notified. 2017 Budget: The 2017 Budget Draft will be sent to all owners for their review. Your comments are welcome. The Board of Directors will meet to approve the budget on November 12, 2016. Pets: All residents are obliged by our Pet Policy to register their pets and to comply with the 900 Marshy Cove pet policy.  Contact Sentry Management if you need more information. 2016 FUTURE MEETINGS- 900 Marshy Cove November 12, 2016 at 10 A.M.  Regular Meeting of Directors: Budget Approval Deep Harbour Master Association October 8, 2016 at 10 A.M. - Regular Board of Directors Meeting- Budget December 10, 2016 at 10 A.M  - Regular Board of Directors Meeting DHMA Issues: Budget approval, Gate codes, Street lighting, Beazer Settlement, Topcoating of Streets, Landscaping. Location: (unless otherwise posted) Sentry Management Office, 601 Locust St., Cambridge, MD 21613 All Owners are encouraged to attend. Contact Information: Sentry Management: (410) 221-0398 email: cambridge@sentrymgt.com Go to our electronic bulletin boards for more information

http://900marshycove.blogspot.com/

http://deepharbourmd.blogspot.com/

Snow Alert Brings Temporary Parking Rule Suspension

Snow Alert

With the upcoming snow forecast, we encourage residents to park their vehicles inside the garage. This will permit the snow plows to clear the exterior parking lot and minimize the risk to vehicles.

This temporary suspension of our regular parking rules goes into effect ___Monday, 10:00 PM, February 8___

And ends on______Wednesday, February 10_____

We ask all to be mindful of other full time residents reserved spaces.

Snow Alert spaces that may be available:

1, 6, 10, 14, 16, 19,

 20, 29, 30, 35, 36, 37, 38,

41, 43, 47, 48, 49, 50,

Thank you,

900 Marshy Cove Board of Directors

And Sentry Management

(410)221-0398