Dear WECA Neighbors – We have several important items to share with you. First, as a snow storm approaches this evening (Monday, Feb 16th) into early tomorrow morning, please note that the City of Rockville has declared a Snow Emergency; below, you will find information on what that means for City services, and we also encourage you to check in on neighbors who may need your help during this time. Please be safe, and stay warm!
Second, we also share information on our February WECA meeting scheduled for this Thursday, February 19th at 7pm in the agenda below.
Finally, there are two additional items of interest, including an upcoming community meeting that Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner is hosting on Saturday, March 7th entitled “Infrastructure and Growth: Are We Keeping Pace?” and a utility scam item we wanted to raise for your awareness.
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Rockville Declares Snow Emergency Ahead of Storm
Residents should remove vehicles from roads, including neighborhood streets, by 6 p.m. tonight (Monday, Feb 16th). Recycling and refuse collection is cancelled Tuesday and will shift to one day later for the remainder of the week. Residents are urged to remove snow from around fire hydrants so that fire crews will have easier access to the hydrants in an emergency. Residents also are encouraged to check in on older neighbors who may not be able to clear snow and may need some help.
Full detail on the above items, as well as information on how to report any power outages, emergency transport assistance, and frequently asked questions about snow removal, can be found here: http://www.rockvillemd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=783
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AGENDA for WECA Executive Board Meeting on Thursday, February 19th at 7pm at the Rockville Presbyterian Church 215 West Montgomery Ave.
(Please park behind the church, via Harrison Street)
7:00pm Welcome and Organizational/Business Items
o Approval of Minutes for November 2014 and January 2015
o Treasurer’s Report
o Report from City
o Report from Maj. Over
o Announcements
7:10pm Report of Mayor and Council decision on APFS- Meeting on March 7th (should we send a representative?)
7:25pm Report on Presentation to the Planning Commission re: process for updating the Master Plan
7:40pm Sidewalks on Maryland Ave.
7:43pm Status of Julius West application
7:45pm Rockville Pike Plan - Status of review
7:55pm Bus Depot on Avery
8:05pm Condition of Fleet Street historic houses
8:10pm Animal control ordinance
8:15pm Zoning Text Amendment to control the size and density of new institutions in the West End and all neighborhoods
8:20pm Future directions for WECA
9:00pm Adjourn
All are welcome to attend – please join us!
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Infrastructure & Growth: Are We Keeping Pace?
On Saturday, March 7th from 8:30am to 4pm, Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner is hosting an Infrastructure & Growth Symposium which community members are invited to attend. The purpose of the event is to inform and engage county residents about current school and transportation planning policies and procedures, and offer the opportunity for them to meet with public officials and provide feedback about their communities.
The symposium will be held at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School (4301 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD). Space is limited so you are asked to register in advance. More information and the link to register is available here: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/berliner/
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Recent Utility Scam for your awareness
WSSC and Fairfax Water have informed the City of Rockville Police Department that:
• Water utility customers in the region are reporting new scam calls that began in early February.
• Customers report callers stating they are from WSSC or Fairfax Water and offer discounts on their accounts. The caller then asks for their water utility account number. Customers reporting the calls stated they immediately hung up the phone.
• Water utilities do not have “discounted” water programs.
• Fairfax Water and WSSC Water have alerted police departments in their jurisdictions. Channel 4 is doing a piece with WSSC.
• WSSC is putting out a press release and using social media. Fairfax Water has information on their web page: http://www.fairfaxwater.org/
Customers receiving calls should:
• Hang up immediately;
• Refuse to give any information (including account numbers) to unsolicited callers;
• Notify local police departments in the jurisdiction and report the call;
• Use the Caller ID to note the number and give it to the police.
