HUNTING HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT October 23, 2005
TREASURER'S REPORT - Available for resident members from Treasurer by request. Treasurer: Pam Ammar pammar@huntinghillshomeowner.org
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
The HHHA Board has engaged the services of Horticulturist Dr. James Okeyo again during the past year, and he has been maintaining the common areas. Unfortunately, James suffered a severe stroke in August and the Board is in the process of engaging another Horticulturist. However, some of the members of the Hunting Hills Garden Club have weeded and planted fall flowers in some of the main common areas as an interim measure. The drought this past summer has delayed plantings in areas which do not have a water supply. Regular mowing has been undertaken by the Board and Old Heritage Corporation. We are in negotiation with the stone mason regarding the entrance sign at the Starkey Road entrance. Once the construction has been completed, new landscaping will be undertaken.
Congratulations Hunting Hills Homeowners for making our 2005 campaign a huge success. 80% of the residents joined. The Scenic District may once again claim bragging rights for their first place finish with 87% participation. Other districts results are Midlands- 82%, Mountain – 78%, Valley – 70%, Plateau 74%, and Piedmont – 73%. We hope to continue our growth in 2006 with 100% of the residents joining our association. The Hunting Hills Directory was published and mailed in late March, and we ask that you let us know when new residents move into your district so we can send them a directory and welcome letter. Thank you for support.
The function of the Streets and Lights Committee is to insure that the roads are maintained, the damaged street signs are repaired, and burned out street lights are replaced. All street light outages that were reported have been repaired.
Streets and Lights Chairman: Sandi Cole
GOVERNMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE
There have been no new developments on the proposed I-73; the lack of funding will slow any future plans. No timetable has been established for the startup date of the widening of US 220. Work is underway for the Home Depot across from Lowes on US 220. Land off Buck Mtn. Road next to Park Place has been sold to a developer, but the type of development is unknown. The Slate Hill development, despite massive earth moving and wall construction, conforms to current zoning ordinances. There have been no new developments in the planned mill and silos of Roanoke City Mills off Starkey which could potentially pose view-shed, noise and air pollution problems. Lastly, Roanoke County is looking for a site for the new Southwest County Library.
The goals of the Security Committee are to promote safety and security and to keep you informed of any threatening or dangerous events that occur in the neighborhood. The Hunting Hills Homeowners Association website (www. huntinghillshomeowner.org) was launched; the site is regularly updated with neighborhood and HHHA information. We coordinated with Roanoke County Attorney’s Office and Roanoke County Police for the installation of “No Soliciting” signage at all entrances. We established a closer working relationship with Roanoke County Police for increased patrols in the neighborhood. We continued the Neighborhood Watch Program including updates on the website. Lastly, we arranged for the installation of “No Outlet” signage on Hawkbill Circle due to the number of accidents.