The Road Committee along with the Road Commissioner will oversee the maintenance and use of all HOLA roads.  The Road Commissioner will acquire a contract for snowplowing each year.

Members:

1 Les Hoekstra     Road Commissioner
2 Bill Hayes
3 Dave Arthurs
3 Paul Ellis
4 Rick Lavigne

Report of the HOLA Road Commissioner
November 12, 2011

As we head into another winter season, there has been considerable work done on our roads. This fall we have had our roads all graded and rock raked. There has been extensive ditching done in both the Overlook and the Highlands.

To begin the process we hired Jim Carrigan to cut brush and some trees along the roads especially on curves where visibility was restricted. The ditch on Kendall Farm Trail was filled with large rocks to alleviate erosion that has been happening in the spring. The ditch along The Lynn Way was deepened and pipe and large rocks were added. Hopefully this will enable the water to stay away from the road and alleviate the springtime humps and bumps. In addition, the culvert on The Lynn Way near the Tilt of the Kilt was reset deeper. We have decided to postpone until spring any topping. When the conditions allow, we will add topping in various locations and also apply calcium chloride to harden the surface and keep down the dust. The reasons for the postponement are due to the road surface being hard and the impending plowing season will soon be upon us.

Overall our roads are in good shape for the winter season with plenty of crown and wide shoulders. Let’s be careful out there until the snow banks are established and drive carefully on the hills.

Thanks to the road committee for all their assistance this year in reviewing the needs and keeping an eye on trouble spots. Thanks especially to Paul Ellis for his time and effort in coordinating with M & H during the completion of all the fall work which happened while I was working or away. His efforts have saved us a lot of money and it is greatly appreciated.

Respectfully submitted
Les Hoekstra
HOLA Road Commissioner
 

To see the HOLA "Road Policy" click here.