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LEHA Newsletter Update

February, 2010

Bob Harradon resigned as LEHA President on January 18, 2010.  Vice President Barbara Kinney assumed the role of President, and Joe Longtin was appointed Vice President.  Richard Hicks remains Treasurer and Carmen Anastase remains Secretary.  See the Contact page to reach board members by phone, mail, or email.

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LEHA Newsletter

April, 2009

Greetings from the Board

Our intention in this newsletter is to bring us together as a community by referring to the common issues that affect all members in one way or another.  As your elected officers and fellow neighbors, we have a responsibility to preserve and protect conditions and restrictions here at Lakeview Estates.  As LEHA members, we purchased our properties with the understanding that the covenants (restrictions) specified in all LEHA deeds help protect the value of our properties.  Members who do not abide by these deeded covenants are in effect betraying the intent and the spirit of the establishment of Lakeview Estates.  In an effort to keep you all informed we want to address issues that have been noted at previous annual meetings and need more serious consideration.

Three particular items that continue to be issues are Campers/Trailers,Trash and Waste Recycling, and Use of Toilet at Common Lot.

CAMPERS AND TRAILERS:

Each lot owner’s deed is “subject to the provisions of a Declaration of Restrictions dated July 21, 1987, and recorded in said Registry in Book 3200, Page 63”.  Restriction # 9 states: 

TRAILERS AND TENTS: No house trailers, camping trailers, travel trailers, tents or other form of mobile or temporary residence of any type or description shall be kept on the premises in excess of 120 consecutive days in any twelve month period.

Minutes of annual meetings in 1994, 1998 and 2002 indicate some non-compliance. From 1998:

Realtors note that there are some long-term trailers here when they are showing lots to prospective buyers.  Although the realtors indicate that LEHA has restrictions on trailers and campers, the visible trailers/campers belie this statement.  The intention of LEHA’s covenants is to bar permanent trailer/camper use. The Town of Fayette has more stringent regulations for camper use. A TRAILER/CAMPER PERMIT IS REQUIRED from the Town.

A motion was passed at that 1998 annual meeting as follows:

That trailers and campers shall abide by Fayette town rules.  Board members will monitor permits to insure time limits are followed within a reasonable time. 

Continued violations of this restriction need to be addressed. A copy of the Fayette Campsite Ordinance is attached.   An appearance of apathy to the restrictions could encourage more non-compliance and thereby devalue property here at Lakeview Estates.

TRASH AND WASTE RECYCLING:

There is increasing misuse of the recycling bins and trash containers. A comprehensive guide is at http://www.jay-maine.org/recycling.html. Posted notices at the common lot give instructions (attached) on what is recycled and what needs to be taken by the individual to the Jay Transfer Station.  Recently, we have seen car batteries, propane tanks, scrap metal, a satellite dish, home appliances, and such at the site.  Keep in mind these items are cleaned up and disposed of at the expense of all members.  Also, please take care in separating recyclables into the proper bins. 

Members need to be reminded:   RECYCLING IS MANDATORY IN FAYETTE. TRASH MUST BE IN CLEAR OR WHITE TRANSPARENT BAGS – NO BLACK OR DARK GREEN BAGS.

USE OF TOILET AT COMMON LOT:

The toilet is not to be used for trash or as a dumping station for campers and RV’s. Misuse has added additional expense to LEHA and we ALL pay so some can avoid proper waste disposal systems.

Please take some time to find more information at the LEHA website at http://lehaweb.org or by calling Barbara Kinney at 207-293-3333.

Your consideration and cooperation are greatly appreciated by all,

LEHA Board

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Posted 9/6/2008:  A letter from LEHA President, Bob Harradon

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LAKE VIEW ESTATES

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

August 11, 2008

President’s Greeting:

Growing up in this area, I remember first coming to Basin Pond on the last Saturday in April, 1979.  In those days, the last Saturday in April was a ritual of spring and the day each year that the “Reclaimed Ponds” opened to fishing.  It’s hard to imagine now, but back then, anyone could drive to Basin Pond with a four-wheel drive vehicle and camp out with fire and what-not. In 1988 the Conservation Easement changed all of that for the better and created a unique ecological gem with limited access and activities.         As I prepare to string more thoughts together here, I feel that words from the Patten “White Book” should be considered.  It is by coincidence that I write this on the 20th anniversary of the DEP Site Location Order – “The Standard Conditions of Approval” Done and Dated August 11, 1988.

All of us at LEHA, in this day and age, have so much to be thankful for.  The founders diligently prepared and worked hard “fitting the development harmoniously into the existing natural environment”.  Because of their efforts, we can live and play in a “particularly attractive setting” and have the “opportunity for outdoor recreation with a wilderness character which is rare in Central Maine”.At its last annual meeting, the voting membership at LEHA created the current Board of Directors consisting of four officers who understand their duty and responsibility to consider those philosophies of the founders and balance them with individual wants, needs and desires.

To quote an adage, “The future is not what it used to be”.   The times they are a-changing.  There have been many changes in the outside world that LEHA has been somewhat immune to because of its protective covenants from the beginning.  But now, even America’s desire to become energy independent is having an impact on decisions made by the board and membership.  This board was recently asked to consider allowing a wind turbine on one of the private lots.  This request has generated dozens of emails and conversations between the board members.  Consider paragraph 5 in Exhibit 10 of the Restrictive Covenants:  5. No activity shall be permitted on any lot, nor shall anything be done thereon, which may be or become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood.

Now, are wind turbines aesthetically acceptable here at LEHA?  Are they a visual and noisy nuisance to others who seek “peaceful enjoyment” with their investment?  Or are wind turbines a positive and progressive move towards our nation’s energy independence and economically rewarding?

Back in 1988, the development here at LEHA was truly progressive and on the cutting edge with attractive covenants.  This 2008 version of LEHA will accept and meet these current challenges with a considerate mind to the past and a vision of opportunity which will determine what LEHA will be twenty years from now in 2028 and beyond, when our children and grandchildren cherish our precious and unique ideals. 

Bob Harradon

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