HOLA Board Meeting July 13 2024

HOLA Board meeting July 13, 2024 at the RFA Lakeside Theater

Present: Millie Hoekstra, Larry Malone,  Al Salvini, Darren Winslow (zoom), Rob Smith,Ann Arthurs(zoom), Dave Arthurs(zoom), Jeff Zapolsky, Val Zapolsky, John Patriquin, Dave Douglas, Ana Wetherill,

Absent: Sam White, Mary-Ellen Moroney, Brittany DiPompo Russell, Ed Zambraski,

8:58 AM – Millie called the meeting to order.

Announcements: The geese have been relocated from the HOLA Waterfront.

              Much construction is happening. If you see a new foundation go in, please alert Mille.

Secretary’s Minutes from the last meeting. Accepted with the typo corrected. MSP Unanimously

Treasurer’s Report (see attached): Budget for the coming year was presented and accepted. MSP unanimously.

Road Commissioner’s Report (see attached): We are $72K over budget, but that was expected because we were under budget last year due to Fidium installations and the weather. We used our savings from previous years to cover the excess. Road improvements have gone well and calcium chloride is down. We don’t have a service or equipment to mow our shoulders, so if you can please mow those close to your property, that would be nice. There will be a few new STOP signs installed. Owners can use the available gravel piles in the Highlands and Overlook to fill any potholes. HOLA’s request to lower the Rte. 4 SPEED LIMIT until after the Overlook entrance is in process with Maine State DOT.

Waterfront Report (see attached): Kayak racks are full and there is 1 boat slip available. Please remember that ATVs are not allowed at the waterfront. Please educate those who don’t know.

Nominating Committee: No new suggestions for board members. Ann Arthurs, Larry Malone, Brittany Russel, Al Salvini, and Ed Zambraski all have terms expiring. They are all willing to serve again. They were unanimously nominated for another term.

New Business: ATV use. We have ATV & Snowmobile rules posted on our website. In the past we have posted signs and blocked prohibited trails with logs. These have been removed. The powerline, where the problem occurs, is ALL PRIVATE PROPRTY. The homeowners* are encouraged to post signs every 100 ft. that ATVs & Snowmobiles are prohibited. Then if there is a transgression, it is a matter for the Sheriff. Confronting trespassers is discouraged.

Meeting Adjourned 9:50AM

Respectfully Submitted,

Val Zapolsky

*note for clarification: IF owners do not want ATVs on their property