HOLA Board Minutes July 11, 2026
held at 9AM at the RFA Lakeside Theater
Present: Rob Smith, Val Zapolsky, Jeff Zapolsky, Millie Hoekstra, Al Salvini, Dave Arthurs, Ann Arthurs, Ana Wetherill, Ed Zambraski, Larry Malone, Mary-Ellen Moroney, Brittany Russell
On Zoom: Dave Douglas, Gay Sampson
Absent: Sam White, Darren Winslow,
At 9AM Millie called the meeting to order and reminded everyone that the Annual Meeting is on August 29th.
Secretary’s Minutes of 5/16/26 (attached) were accepted with one correction. MSP unanimously.
FYI the LUPC Short-Term Rental informational requirement is in effect.
Road Commissioner Report: Dave Douglas – Shale has been added and grading and tree trimming has been done. Some ditching is still in process. Dave Arthurs and Gay Sampson will both take ditching fill. Calcium chloride will be applied soon. Dave will address view work at the corners, and grass cutting along the roads. The winter plowing contract has been renewed for another 5 years at the same rate.
Waterfront Report: Ed Zambraski (attached) The USDA came to address the geese problem again this year and no geese were found. Kayak racks are full with a waiting list. Ed will look into police to help with traffic at the Annual meeting.
Ed Also discussed near accidents and the 50 mph speed limit along route 4. He and Dave Douglas will send a letter to the Town Manager and the Maine DOT
Treasurer’s Report: Jeff Zapolsky (attached)- The account have plenty of money except the Administration, but this will be addressed at the Annual Meeting by raising the dues at the Annual Meeting, Reserves are good for everything else. The P&L is on target. The owners in arrears are the usual. FYI Goodrich is developing 2 lots, but we haven’t received the heavy equipment fees yet. Also, the Farmhouse is adding a driveway from Kendall Farm Trail. They have paid the fees and they pay road fees. Report accepted MSP unanimously.
Nominations to the Board: Val Zapolsky. Darren Winslow and Dave Arthurs have finished their terms and are willing to reup. Sam White’s term is up and she has been unable to attend board meetings. Sam has suggested Leslie, her wife as a replacement. Also, John Caggiano has said he is willing to serve on the board. Rob Smith suggested a secret ballot at the Annual Meeting. He offered to distribute, collect and count the ballots with all 5 nominees on the ballot for 4 spaces. The vote will be the first item on the agenda.
There is a trailer on Lynn way. Millie and Dave will address this.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 AM
Next meeting will be August 29th at 9 AM at the waterfront followed by the Annual Meeting at 11 AM. If it is raining the meeting will be at the RFA Theater same times.