1965
In 1965, construction
began on the dam for the Lake of Four Seasons by C.M. Luburg
Construction
Company and Ken Jewells Well & Associates Engineering firm. The dam
was completed in 1966 at a cost of $500,000. The dam contains 437,000
cubic
yards of dirt. If placed 12" high and 12' wide it would extend
2,235
miles which is approximately the distance from Columbus, Ohio to
Seattle,
Washington.
1972
Like all land
developments,
Hide-A-Way Hills Club was not without its problems. Sales people
working
for the developers on a commission basis made promises that fell to the
right side of ridiculous to sell lots. Many older Members may still
remember
the paved roads, Artesian wells, shopping center, lots with no snakes,
sauna under the pool, teen center and the many other promises made to
sell
lots. There were problems with financing, operations, and the
management
of the Hills. Articles of Incorporation were submitted and
approved
by the State of Ohio on the 28th day of September 1972.
1973
While HAH Club was a
real entity, the Club had no control over operations or how the
assessment
dollar was spent. A Negotiation Committee was formed. After many days
and
nights of difficult, but wise, negotiations, the Articles of Agreement
was drawn up. This document allowed for the management of the Hills own
assessment dollars.On May 6, 1973 a code of Regulations was voted on
and
approved by the members as a guideline for governing themselves.
Negotiations
continued to transfer title to all common property within the
boundaries
of the Hills.
1974
One small item remained.
Mortgages from the original developer still existed on common property
of the Hills. Through negotiations again, all parties agreed to forgive
the liens IF the membership could find buyers for over $150,000 of
lots.
They worked hard and on February 10,1974 they found buyers for over
$160,000
worth of lots. 1974 was the beginning of a new era for HAH. With the
Club
owning all common property and facilities free and clear, the
collection
and disbursement of their own funds, and no unsavory sales force to
deal
with, the members began to look at the Hills as their own.
1991
The Membership passed a Special Road Assessment to control the dusity
roads by applying chip and seal to the main roads.
1992
Special Assessment was passed to catch up repairs required on the dam
and pool.
1993
The Club installed the Microbrewery through Member donations. The
facility is equipped to breww 900 gallons per month
2004
A unique opportunity
faced the Hide-A-Way Hills Board of Trustees late in the year of 2003
when
54 acres of adjacent land came up for sale. The land parcel included a
farm house, garage, and 54 acres which was surrounded by Hide-A-Way
Hills
on 3 sides. The land was purchased by the Hide-A-Way Hills Membership
which
brought the total of Hide-A-Way Hills Club land base to over 1650 acres.
2007
A Special Assessment was passed to complete necessary dam repairs to
Lake Deerfoot and Lake Arrowhead.
Portions
were adapted from the Hide-A-Way Hills Phone Directory
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