Balloting Procedures
Charter Revisions
Bylaws Amendments
Financial issues

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...

It has been an active year at DPPOA and many questions have been raised on important community issues. We are going to start off this new web section with some HOT! questions concerning the approval of our organizing documents. Just click on the issues in the left margin. We will keep this current as time goes by.

What are the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R)?

The covenants are a part of every DP deed recorded in Calvert County and continue in perpetuity.  They apply restrictions and conditions upon the use, appearance and permitted building on the lots within DP. The covenants provide the essential "road fee" and collection duties required to maintain the community and for establishment of the "governing body" of Drum Point.

What is DPPOA?

The Drum Point Property Owners Association is the name of the incorporated, non-profit, IRC 501( c)4 social and civil welfare organization chartered as a private community in 1972 to protect the declared interests and commonly owned assets of the Drum Point subdivision under its deeded restrictions and covenants. Today, it continues to operate as a legally conforming Homeowners Association under the Maryland Homeowners Act. The federal government, State of Maryland and Calvert County all recognize DPPOA as representing the interests of the Drum Point community.

How can I find out more about Homeowners Associations?

The DPPOA BOD suggests reading Robert H. Nelsons “Private Neighborhoods and the Transformation of Local Government” for a current view of homeowner associations and their imminent successes as quasi-governments in today’s society.

Where can I find out more about DPPOA?

DPPOA is defined by its Articles of Incorporation, its Bylaws and the Restrictive Covenants and Conditions deeded to, and by law provided to, every property owner in the community at settlement. A historical perspective event timeline is available at the office. This website contains copies of all pertinent documentation about the community, its operations, finances, administration, activities and civic information.

Why are the Charter, Bylaws and Covenants being revised?

The organizing documents of DPPOA and the community are out of date. The Covenants are 36 years old. The charter is 34 years old. The bylaws are 10 years old. They need updating to current federal, state and local laws regarding our community. The community suffers when its documentation is inadequate and inaccurate. Misunderstanding and miscommunication of association rules and procedures must be corrected through better information. DPPOA wants the citizens to be aware of current law and regulation.

Please review the FAQs as categorized in the left hand column. Other questions may be addressed to webmaster@dppoa.org .

Dealing with "OFF Road" bikes, scooters etc..."I am becoming increasingly concerned about the use of off-road motorcycles within our community.  On our road it seems that there are frequently teenagers riding off-road (non-street legal) motorcycles without helmets and at high rates of speed (even on icy roads).  I am concerned because I think these kids potentially posed a danger to themselves as well as other members of our community. What is DPPOA position on the use of these motorcycles in our community?  "

The Sheriff's Department and the State Troopers have indicated no problem in enforcing the law regarding their use in our community - even though most of our roads are commonly owned.  The problem is catching them.  Much of the problem, of course, is due to the deplorable lack of supervision on the part of the parents, and, in fact, the police tell me that one of their tactics is to impound the vehicle and charge the parents for impoundment costs.  All I can suggest is that you and your neighbors besiege the sheriff's department with calls - if they get enough they will eventually take action and try to catch the offenders. The dispatcher non-emergency number is 410-535-2800. This problem is prevalent throughout Calvert County and is complicated somewhat by the definition of what constitutes a "street legal" machine. The Sheriff's department has an excellent presentation on its web site at http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/info/mopeds.asp

What to do about unperkable lots: Land Donations!

 

 

Last Updated    Wednesday October 31, 2007