LEADERSHIP
Dirck Iacobelli, Board President Patty Ashbrook, General Manager / COO
What a tremendous start to the summer and Forest Highlands’ 35th season! The events and activities over the recent Memorial Weekend were well-attended with nearly all events and facilities filled to capacity! The delayed start to the golf season and the rains earlier in May gave the courses much-needed recovery time and they are truly in the best shape they have ever been for this time of year. The soft opening of the dining facilities provided the team an excellent opportunity to fine-tune training for all staff, and everyone is excited that summer and our members are here! One of the truly positive benefits of all the moisture this winter and spring is the forecast for a much calmer fire season and currently there are no fire restrictions which we have not seen in many years. The Annual Member Meeting this past Saturday was attended by 53 in person and 7 on Zoom. The presentation is available on the member website as well as the recording of the Zoom meeting for those who were unable to attend live. Click here to view the video. Your volunteer committees are already hard at work in collaboration with the leadership team on continuous improvement of our community. Below is a brief summary of what the committee have been discussing. As a reminder, committee meeting minutes are available for your review on the member website. Design Review – The committee has been very active reviewing plan submittals for new homes, remodels, additions, home painting, winter damage repairs and recently approved several additions to the Approved Plant List including trees, ground cover and perennials. The board also approved the committees’ recommendations specifically prohibiting artificial flowers and incorporating Rule 2.32 and Rule 2.33 into the Development Standards. Firewise – Forest Highlands is celebrating its 19th consecutive year as a nationally recognized Firewise Community. There are only 28 communities nationwide to achieve this milestone and everyone should take a great deal of pride in this accomplishment! In 2023 residential lots within Zone 3 will be assessed for compliance with our Firewise Rules. The Bear Jaw Interagency Fire & Fuels Crew has begun thinning the Association common area in Zone 2 and we may be able to begin work in Zone 3 before they are sent out on wildfires later this summer. Highlands Fire District will be present at the July 4th BBQ with information and activities on our Firewise program, fire awareness and
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