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Hidden Lake board addresses collections, grading bids and an abandoned house with possible oil-tank damage
Summary
The board reviewed collection and judgment updates, chose not to pursue about $1,100 remaining from a sheriff's sale, discussed road-grading bids and sand storage, and flagged an abandoned house with a possible damaged oil tank for follow-up with the owner and fire department.
At its Jan. 21 meeting, the Hidden Lake Association board received legal updates from President Chris Vachon on delinquent accounts and collection activity. Vachon listed specific lot account statuses, said the association moved toward judgment on lot 117-01 and will follow up with the association attorney, and reported on a sheriff's sale (lot 107-11.1) where remitted funds left an approximate shortfall of $1,100.
The board agreed that, because the remaining balance was small relative to pursuit costs, it would not be financially worthwhile to expend additional funds to collect the roughly $1,100. Vachon said the association's lawyer will continue coordinating with the sheriff but will not bill HLA for further time on the matter.
Road Director Joe Traniello raised an issue about HLA's sand stockpile, saying the sand is for HLA roads only and discussing storage locations; board members cautioned against storing sand near the dam because of aesthetic concerns and potential issues with the New Hampshire Dam Bureau. Chris Vachon and Joe said they received a bid from contractor Chris Carter for spring and fall grading and will request a two-year bid from Homeland for comparison. The board noted it may only authorize a one-year contract without member approval and that longer terms should be considered at the spring meeting and approved at the August meeting.
Secretary Mike Belanger reported finding an abandoned, disrepaired house on South Hidden Lake (lot 116-2) with a strong, oily odor suggesting possible oil-tank damage; Vachon inspected, confirmed possible tank damage and emailed the owners. The board suggested asking the fire department to inspect the property.
No formal vote on grading contracts or additional legal action was recorded; the board directed follow-up with the attorney and to solicit additional bids for grading.
