Swimming Pool Rehab

            By the time you read this article, the AHPOA Board of Directors should have made a decision about the rehab work on the Harbour Inn swimming pool. Bids are now in from 4 different swimming pool contractors and they range from just under $800,000 to over $1,200,000. Although we had hoped to have the work completed for the new pool season, these contractors are already booked up with current jobs and would be unable to promise completion by Memorial Day. Although the current pool is more than 30 years old, we can reasonably get one more season out of it and plan to start work when the pool closes after Labor Day. The pool will have a handicapped ramp entrance and a number of new water features that will be a special attraction for swimmers.  The best thing is that much of the cost for this work will be offset by the savings realized when we retire the CIP loan along with some of the income from the dues increase implemented last year.

Bingo Starting Soon

          Things appear to be on track to start up the Bingo games at the Harbour Inn next month. The plan is to hold bingo twice a month on the first Friday evening and the third Sunday afternoon of each month. A number of service organizations have been enlisted to help run the games and share in the profits and it looks like it will be a fun time. The bingo committee has worked hard to put this together and they are excited to be able to serve our community in this way.

New Revenue Stream

            The Board of Directors has voted to increase the fee that builders pay to build a new home in Aquia Harbour from $3,000 to $10,000. Although there a not many open lots left to build new homes on here, recent new homes are selling upwards of $600,000 and increasing the builders fee will probably have only a slight impact on that process. Recent years have seen between 5 to 10 new homes built each year in Aquia Harbour. The BoD is also actively looking at several other ideas to fund some major infrastructure improvements without putting the burden on the homeowners.

Golf Course Issues

            Recently a sub committee was formed to explore the issue of non golfers on the golf course and the safety liability that represents. Some research has shown that a fair amount of injuries on the golf course involve bystanders being hit by a hard-flying golf ball resulting in depressed skull fractures. Our attorney has cautioned that the association could possibly be at risk if a bystander is injured on our golf course.  No decision has been made about a change in policy but more debate on the issue may result in policy adjustments. Meanwhile, if you are on the course when golfers are playing, please be aware, cautious and considerate.