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This year our Hilltop 4th
of July brunch and annual meeting took place back at its favorite place, the
carport at 11029, thanks to the generosity of our newest residents, Veronica and
Gustavo, who purchased their house exactly one year ago. We had a terrific
turnout representing 23 households including 34 Hilltop adults, plus one former
resident, visiting family members, and kids.
The larger than
usual turnout was attributed to thunderstorms being predicted for the early
afternoon, which cancelled many other events. We were lucky on two fronts: the
larger turnout and we escaped the
rain (which arrived later). So, the kid’s bike parade was successful also!
President Ron opened the
meeting and thanked Veronica and Gustavo for allowing our community’s 4th
of July party to continue its tradition in their carport – the perfect place for
this event. He thanked Lynette, Hilltop’s Social Committee Chair, (and her
daughter, Cosette, who helped!) for arranging everything. Lynette and Cosette
also placed beautiful US flags along the entire street. The food was delicious,
as always.
The Formans’ were
back again this year; Kenan and sons, Noah and Sasha returned from their new
home in Aspen, Colorado in time to get to the party. Len Schreiber also returned
to Hilltop to visit with everybody. (Lillian D. sends greetings to everyone and
said she will try to come to the Winter Party.)
Ron reported that the
entrance to our community has been enhanced by the addition of a new street
light, which he had requested from the County. There were also landscaping
changes at the gazebo that improved visibility when turning into Seven Locks Rd.
Another street light,
about halfway along the street, had burned out and Ron let the County know. This
was replaced very soon after his call.
Lenny reported that
the Treasury is in good shape and that only two households have not paid their
dues for 2016. (One of those has not participated for many years.)
Carol S., Landscape
Committee Chair, has been working with Oscar and Dan to maintain and improve the
appearance of the hillside. New shrubs and grasses have been planted that should
do well in that location. Spring-flowering bulbs, which produce deer-resistant
flowers, will be planted before the ground freezes. The roof of the gazebo needs
repairs and Carol will obtain cost estimates for this work.
Our street has been
paved with new asphalt during the past year. The County planted new grass along
the edges, which has already been damaged in some areas by trucks. The community
recently purchased green road markers to try to prevent further damage. They
have been in place around the curve at the top of the hill for over a month and
have worked well so far. Residents who currently have markers of other colors
were offered the opportunity of switching to the new green ones for a more
uniform look. Anyone who needs them can ask for them.
Lance
encouraged everyone to check our Hilltop website at
www.HilltopUpdater.net
Send him any pictures or notices you would
like the community to see. There will be several updates in the near future,
such as these minutes (under the Business tab) and photos from the bike parade
and brunch.
One neighbor has had a
basement flood recently and Lance mentioned that everyone should consider
protecting areas around washing machines, sinks, drains etc. with something
called a water leak alarm, available
at Strosniders, Home Depot, and Amazon (very easy to install, ~$10). It gives
off a loud alarm if it gets wet.
Lynette asked for a
volunteer to host the winter party/meeting in their home. It is not too early to
plan for this! Please get in touch with her if you are willing to do this. The
host always gets to keep some yummy leftovers!
(Minutes recorded by
Donna)