HOLA – Highlands Overlook Landowners' Association

HOLA Board Meeting Minutes 8/31/24

HOLA Board meeting 9 AM HOLA Waterfront 8/31/2024

Present: Millie Hoekstra, Larry Malone,  Al Salvini, Darren Winslow, Rob Smith,Ann Arthurs, Dave Arthurs, Jeff Zapolsky, Val Zapolsky, John Patriquin, , Mary-Ellen Moroney, Brittany DiPompo Russell, Ed Zambraski,

Absent: Sam White, Dave Douglas, Ana Wetherill,

9 AM – Millie called the meeting to order.

2024 UPDATES:

          13 Transfers of ownership, several new houses in process, several trailers on properties while building, 5 noise complaints. We have 10 pm to 7 am as quiet hours. . Property map on-line is still being updated.

Secretary’s Minutes July 2024 Board meeting (attached) – MSP unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report (attached) No questions, MSP unanimously. Thanks to Jeff for his hard work

Road Committee Report (attached)Dave Douglas  –Old Gate on Lynn Way has been removed, Rte.4 speed limit/no passing zone request is in process with Maine DOT. It was noted that some new driveways are very steep and runoff may erode our roads. It was recommended that Dave Douglas discuss this with homeowners/builders before the winter. It was noted there is a hole at the bottom of Overlook Road. It is marked with a flag. It was agreed that there has been a lot of work done on the roads this summer and Dave has done a great job.

Waterfront Report (attached) Ed Zambraski –  The recent geese have been migratory only. Thank you to Ed and his crew for cleaning up prior to our meeting.

Assessor’s Report (attached) – Same rates as last year

Nominating Committee Report – Expiring terms: Ann Arthurs, Larry Malone, Brittany Russell, Al Salvini, Ed Zambraski. All are willing to serve again.

New Business: Responses to ATV policy email – several property owners have been upset and a couple positive responses.

Next meeting: Nov. 9, 2024 at the theater  Time to be determined.

Meeting adjourned at 9:50 AM

Meeting reconvened at 12:05PM.  Current slate of officers were reelected unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 12:07PM

Respectfully submitted,

Val Zapolsky – Secretary