ENERGY: Gas savings February 2017, new heating controls

All, The first results are in the bank. More to come.

Situation:  The space above the garage ceiling contains various pipes for fire suppression and other services.  It is heated by a gas hot air system.

A hard look at our 900 Marshy Cove expense reports showed unreasonably high gas consumption in March, April, and May. Why? It was discovered that the heater was running continually at full blast producing bills of $800-$900 per month.

The original controls installed by Beazer’s contractor were simplistic and eventually malfunctioned.

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Pliescott HVAC installed the new heater controls for the garage ceiling on February 2 at a cost of $721.00.

February 2017, 235 units, 8.1 per day, $363.62, average temp= 42, (29 days)

January 2017, 737 units, 22.7 per day, $1096.43, average temp= 41, (33 days)

February 2016, 626 units, 22,3 per day, ---------, average temp= 37, (28 days)

Savings from January(33 days) to February(29 days)= $732.70

 or 22.7- 8.1 units per day = 14.6 units per day or about $20.60 per day

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How it works:

• A wireless temperature sensor is located in the space above the garage ceiling
• A second wireless temperature sensor is located in the garage below the ceiling
• The temperature in the garage must be below 45 degf to enable the heater.
• If the temperature in the garage goes below 45, the heater works to keep the ceiling space at 65 degf.

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Other costs savings: Elevator Sequence of Operation

Last year, we changed the elevator sequence of operation.

Now the elevators do not return to the lobby after every trip.

Elevator cabs now remain at the last floor until called again.

This eliminated some wait time and empty trips from the lobby.

It was a simple control setting change by Schindler.

Empty trips from the lobby to the upper floors cost energy.

We haven’t been able to determine the energy savings yet, but, it is there.

There should also be some maintenance savings over the long term.

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We are also changing all light bulbs in the building to LED's.  All of the hallway wall lamps were previously replaced with LED's saving us approximately $5000 per year.

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Regards, 900 Marshy Cove's Board of Directors

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What does that place across the Creek do? Big Lou?

Cambridge Marine Terminal Railway

            The Cambridge Marine Terminal Railway, located at 301 Cemetery Ave., Cambridge, MD on Cambridge Creek, has served the Department of Natural Resources as its major marine repair facility since 1974. This State owned facility has the only railway and dry dock system capable of hauling vessels up to 120 feet in length and weight displacement of 200 short tons.  This centrally located railway is in heavy demand year round and is essential for keeping DNR’s fleet of vessels operational, safe and well maintained.  The recently completed project replaced the aged and deteriorated railway after 34 years of extensive use.  Structural problems had developed through gradual deterioration in the timber rail system.  Inspections and test results concluded the system which was rated for 100 tons was not safe to operate and in 2006 operations were ceased.

            An all steel railway system and cradle was fabricated and installed on a new pile foundation.  This will facilitate vessels 150 feet in length and weight displacement of 200 short tons.

            DNR’s Marine Construction Division operates the railway, and the vessels they maintain are large steel haul barges and tug boats used in the construction of piers, bulkheads, stone jetties, public boat ramps and dredging of channels.  Natural Resource Police vessels are used for law enforcement and setting navigational buoys channel markers.  Other larger steel haul vessels maintained at this facility, such as the Big Lou and Widener, are used for ice breaking operations during the winter months to keep channels open and safe for commercial waterman while harvesting seafood.  These vessels also collect floating debris in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, which may cause a navigational hazard.

            The Cambridge Marine Terminal Railway also assists NOAA’s research vessels based at the Oxford Cooperative Lab, state and county agencies needing assistance and emergency hauling.  Although not open for public use, privately owned vessels in distress or sinking, which may result in a fuel or oil release into the water, will be considered for extraction.

Big Lou breaks-up ice on the creek (01-2014)

NOT this Winter

Many thanks to the 

Department of Natural Resources 

for this information.

ALERT! Message from Sentry Management

ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS:

We’ve had reports of one stolen vehicle and multiple vehicle break-ins with valuables stolen in several communities this week.

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Thieves are out and they’re looking. Don’t be their next victim. Please remove valuables from your car or store them safely out of sight and secure your vehicles, garages and homes at all times. 

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It helps to leave porch lights on all night, too.

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Last but not least, if you see something, say something. To report a crime or suspicious activity please call Cambridge Police at 410-228-3333 immediately.

Sentry Management

Sentry Management Inc

601 Locust St, #302

Cambridge, MD 21613

(410) 221-0398

(410) 221-9977 (fax)

cambridge@sentrymgt.com

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DNR completes Rail Lift for large vessels

In case you have been wondering what has been going on across the creek.

The DNR has been rebuilding the rail lift ramp that will enable them to service their fleet here in Cambridge.  

The project started last summer when the ramp was partitioned with temporary steel pilings.

The water was pumped out creating a dry work space.  The original wooden pilings an rails were replaced. In the past three weeks, the large crane returned to remove the steel pilings. 

Response to an email sent to the DNR

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Dear Sir:

Thank you for contacting the Maryland Department of Natural Resources regarding the work in Cambridge Creek.

The department's Engineering and Construction Unit has replaced the railway that we use to pull boats out of the water for repairs. The next phase of the project includes replacing the bulkhead. This a very important facility for the department because we use it to house equipment and materials, including our ice breaker.

Thanks again for writing the department. If you have any additional comments or questions about the project, please contact Jordan L. at the Maryland DNR

Thanks,

Stephen

dnr.maryland.gov

Stephen E. Schatz Director, Communications Department of Natural Resources 580 Taylor Ave., D-4 Annapolis, Maryland 21401

It appears that the work is done.

The DNR Ship Maintenance Facility. Big Lou, the tug, is docked above the rail ramp.

The large crane needed to place and remove the steel bulkhead pilings heads out to the Choptank

A tight fit, a slow approach held up street traffic for 20 minutes

Safely on the north side

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors, Saturday, February 11, 2017

Regular Meeting of the DHMA Board of Directors

February 11, 2017; 10:00 (AM)

Offices of Sentry Management Co., 3rd 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.    Approval of December 10, 2016 Meeting Minutes

4.    Officer Reports

a.    President’s Report

b.    Treasurer’s Report

                                          i.    YTD expenditures verses budget

                                        ii.    Reserve recommendations

                                       iii.    Allocation of operating and reserve funds

iiii – Bank signature cards 

5.    Sentry Management Report

a.    Street lighting status –Return of LED-LLC bulbs

            -Repair o damaged street light

b.    YMCA pool contract

c.    Marshall landscaping contract

d.    Marshall snow pushing contract

e.    Sentry contract

f.     Waste Management trash removal contract

g.    Gate Maintenance

6.    Committee Reports

a.    Landscaping Committee

 7.    Old Business

a.    Voting Status of TH5

b.    Gate lawsuit

c.     Developer Transition- defects study

c.    Roadway top coating.

d.  Broken Bench near marina

8.    New Business

a.    403 Aurora St - boat repair business

c.    Pet Policy

9.     Resident Forum

10.   Adjournment (closing time: ___________)

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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!

SIXTH ANNUAL ROCKFISHING TRIP: SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday May 10, 2017

This will be the 

6th Annual Deep Harbour Rockfishing Trip.

We will be fishing the Chesapeake on Excalibur with Captain Perry.  The boat leaves the dock at 6:00 AM from Kentmorr Marina in Stevensville on Kent Island.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

If interested, send an email ASAP to 
mc900@comcast.net 

http://www.excaliburcharters.com/default.asp 

Click Here for EXCALIBUR

May 2016 - the limit

Big enough to keep

Rockfish! The catch of the day right off the dock.

Captain Perry never stops working,

A Nasty Day on the Choptank

The View from Long Wharf

January 24, 2017

NE Winds 40-50 MPH 

Surf's UP!

Beazer to repair curbs within Deep Harbour

To all Unit Owners and Residents,

Beazer's contractor, JT Hoover, will start working on the curbs in Deep Harbour on Monday, January 23,, 2017. Please get the word out to everyone and ask them to try not to park near any of the orange markings on the curbs. 

Thanks. Andy

SNOW Time like the present!