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From the Beach Committee ~Kate Penn, Beach Chair Thank you to the team of volunteers who put together the summer Happy Hours. We've had some wonderful evenings thanks to all your hard work. ‑ Volunteers Needed! Does a family member or neighbor require accessible playground or park equipment? As we continue improvements, we want to consider the needs of all residents in the community. Please help us by providing feedback on what equipment is needed. Are you interested in helping keep the beach beautiful? The Beach Committee needs volunteers both for ongoing projects and for occasional clean ups and repairs. If you are interested in either, please email Kate Penn at beach@hillsmereshores.net, or call 443‑482‑9870. ‑ Fall Work Day: Saturday, September 18 from 9 ‑ 11 am: Just a couple hours of work with your neighbors goes a long way to help keep the beach clean and ready it for winter. We will be weeding, trimming, and doing some touch‑up painting. The work will be light this time, but we'll still need plenty of extra hands to get it done. All ages are welcome, and as always, there will be refreshments provided. ‑ Maintenance Notes (your tax dollars, and volunteers, at work!): The Beach Committee is soliciting bids for installation of a new fence along West Bay View Drive and around the restored marsh area, restoring the second entrance at the west end of the parking lot, and for installing a well to have running water at the large pavilion. Please contact beach@hillsmereshores.net, or call 410‑263‑4456 for bid documents. We are completing the design for improving drainage at the large pavilion, restoring power to the large pavilion, and for replacing the large swing set. Requests for Bids will be issued by the next publication of the Sea Breeze; if you are interested, or know anyone who is interested, please contact us at the above email/phone numbers. ‑ Shoreline Study: ESA is completing concept drawings of three possible shoreline designs, including one that maintains the current design. After a review by the HSIA Board, the Beach Committee will present the designs to the community, along with the estimated costs and pros and cons of each, for questions and discussion. ‑ Proposed projects for FY2012: The budget planning for FY2012 is fast approaching, and the Beach Committee is considering the following projects for the coming year. 1) Although we will not be ready to start the shoreline remediation, related tasks for FY12 include completing construction drawings and obtaining building permits. 2) Many of the park benches have been replaced through the generous donations of residents. We will resume this effort in order to replace the remaining benches in the park area. 3) We are considering a small‑scale rain garden at the west end of the park, between the walkway and the fence, to reduce flooding in that area. 4) The volleyball court will be refurbished with a new boarder and sand. If you have suggestions for other projects, please contact Kate Penn with your ideas. The committee will price these tasks to be included in the budget proposed to the community at the November General Meeting.~Kate Penn, Beach Chair
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