​Now that summer is in full swing and the kids are out of school, the pool is busy. As a result, I would like to introduce the 2019 Lifeguard Staff. They are a very talented group of young men and women who are working hard this summer to keep us safe while enjoying the pool. Please continue to show them your continued respect, say Hi and ask them about their hobbies.

Laiken Beard, Head Lifeguard and only returning guard from last season.
I have been lifeguarding at Painted Hills for 2 years. I’m entering my second year of college at IUPUI and I am currently studying Interior Design. I enjoy reading, writing poetry, binge-watching my favorite TV shows, and traveling with friends in my free time.

I am Sierra Bowman, it is my first year lifeguarding at Painted Hills. I am a three sport athlete, I dive, run cross country and track. I enjoy taking my dogs swimming and going out on the lake with my family and friends.

I am Kiley Breeden, it is my first year lifeguarding at Painted Hills. I am a junior at Indian Creek and I run cross country and track.

I am Aiden Dillard and I am a new lifeguard this year for the Painted Hills Clubhouse Pool. I’m passionate about STEM and space exploration. I enjoy building computers, participating on my FIRST FRC robotics team and am currently obtaining my private pilot license.
I’m Alley Fleener, I will be a junior at Indian Creek in the fall. This is my first year as a Painted Hills lifeguard. I play travel softball for the Avon Elite and I love to craft.

I’m Thomas Fleener, This is my first year as a Painted Hills lifeguard. I am a student at Indian Creek and on the swim team. (No Picture)
I am Mya Piccione and I have been lifeguarding for over two years at a variety of different pools, but I am excited to begin my first year at Painted Hills. I am starting my sophomore year at Indiana University South Bend as a Theatre Performance major.
I’m Carissa Trammell, I am junior at Indian Creek. I participate in marching band and winter guard. I enjoy meeting new people and am always ready for a new adventure. This is my first year lifeguarding and I’m very excited.

​With the upcoming  Holiday weekend, the pool and clubhouse will be open, and boating and skiing activities are expected.
Security is asking that you follow the long established rules:
Signed Membership card (or picture of same on your phone) should be available if you are asked for it.  We have many new faces here and please don’t be offended  as we are still getting to know everyone
Dues were due May 1st and if you are not fully paid, do not expect to use the facilities.  A member who is not current cannot be a guest of another paid member.
Your are responsible for your guests and must sign them when frequenting the clubhouse.
 
When boating, have your current (green) sticker attached and all skiers  & tubers should have a spotter  Know and observe the boating rules.  Laminated copies are available at the office to keep on your boat as a reminder.
 
Remember the speed limit in the subdivision is 20MPH  (15 around the playground and tennis courts) Our Morgan County Sheriff has been asked to watch for speeders as he patrols the area.
 
Let’s all do what we can to make this a safe and enjoyable summer.
 
 
Security committee
765  318-0598

Pool Update and Changes - Please read if you or your guests use the pool. 

Pool Hours (weather permitting)
Noon - 8 pm - Tuesday thru Friday
10 am - 8 pm Saturday and Sunday
Closed on Monday

Individual pool pass $10 each (sold in the office - green wrist band)
Family passes $35 each (sold in the office - green wrist band)
Day passes (guests or members) $2 (see the guards for day/guest pass bands)
*day guests must be accompanied by a Painted Hills member in good standing
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In order to assure that all Painted Hills members and guests are treated fairly, wrist bands need to be worn and visible to the guards at all times. NO EXCEPTIONS, if you do not have a pool pass or paid for a day pass you will be asked to leave the pool area. Please instruct your children and guests to have pool passes visible for the guards to easily verify. 
Clear plastic water bottles or containers are allowed inside the pool area fence. However, no metal, paper or glass containers are allowed inside the the pool area fence. NO coolers, food or smoking allowed inside the pool area fence. Tables are chairs are provided on the lake side of the clubhouse to enjoy your refreshments purchased at the Painted Pub snack shop or refreshments you bring to the pool. Please abide by these rules as they are for everyones safety and continued use of the pool. 
Thanks in advance for your cooperation with the pool staff.

​With the upcoming  Holiday weekend, the pool and clubhouse will be open, and boating and skiing activities are expected.
Security is asking that you follow the long established rules:
Signed Membership card (or picture of same on your phone) should be available if you are asked for it.  We have many new faces here and please don’t be offended  as we are still getting to know everyone
Dues were due May 1st and if you are not fully paid, do not expect to use the facilities.  A member who is not current cannot be a guest of another paid member.
Your are responsible for your guests and must sign them when frequenting the clubhouse.
 
When boating, have your current (green) sticker attached and all skiers  & tubers should have a spotter  Know and observe the boating rules.  Laminated copies are available at the office to keep on your boat as a reminder.
 
Remember the speed limit in the subdivision is 20MPH  (15 around the playground and tennis courts) Our Morgan County Sheriff has been asked to watch for speeders as he patrols the area.
 
Let’s all do what we can to make this a safe and enjoyable summer.
 
 
Security committee
765  318-0598

​Painted Hills Residents,
the road paving that was not completed last fall will restart next week March 25th
 
Affected roads are:
 
Lakeview Ct
April Ct
Parkwood Court South
Mask Ct
 
      On a different subject , the Brush Disposal Area at the Barn is for Members to dispose of limbs, branches and leaves ONLY.
Please check all loads for trash and other debris before bringing Brush to unload. No lawn chairs etc, please.
 
Gravel, sand, rip rap and other materials stored at the barn are for use by Painted Hills property manager only.  Please do not remove any materials other than the mulch provided by REMC
 
Thanks,
Dan Arnold

All this is really important to get signed. The watershed goes directly to the big lake. The land in question is on the side of a hill, there is no way this is going to be a Recycle Center; maybe a transfer station at best. See the attached map; it shows the route the water will take to the Big Lake. Everyone from the Board should try to go to the meeting on February 25.
 
Thanks Dan
 
Anyone good at FB posting, please put the map on  “PH In the Know”
 
From: phapresident@comcast.net [mailto:phapresident@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2019 1:46 PM
To: 'Painted Hills Office' <paintedhillsinc@comcast.net>
Subject: FW: Petition Opposing Application for Use Variance
 
Charlene/Judy, please send this out to all members to clarify how to sign the Petition.
 
Thanks, Dan
 
From: OKeefe, Charles <COKeefe@taftlaw.com>
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2019 11:50 AM
To: phapresident@comcast.net
Cc: OKeefe, Charles <COKeefe@taftlaw.com>; Robin Hawkins (robin.hawkins13@aol.com) <robin.hawkins13@aol.com>
Subject: Petition Opposing Application for Use Variance
 
Dan,
 
It was a pleasure speaking to you today.  As we discussed, individuals interested in signing the Petition Opposing the Use Variance filed by Bill Howser to operate a recycling and excavating business on SR 252 should send their name and email address to me at the following email:
 
                cokeefe@taftlaw.com
 
I will have my paralegal send them the Petition, which they can sign electronically. 
 
Thank you for your support.   If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, please feel free to call me.  You can call my cell:  317-507-0977.  I will keep you posted on developments. 
 
Best,
 
Chuck
Taft /
 
Charles R. OKeefe / Partner
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
One Indiana Square, Suite 3500
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2023
Tel: 317.713.3500 • Fax: 317.715.4539
Direct: 317.713.3679
www.taftlaw.com / COKeefe@taftlaw.com
​

​As you likely know based on a prior email from Robin and me, Bill Howser has filed an Application with the Morgan County Board of Zoning Appeals seeking a special exception to our zoning law.  Mr. Howser wants to use a property near our homes, churches, woods, ponds and farms as a recycling center and excavating business.  A copy of the Application is attached. 
 
This property is located on State Road 252 approximately ¼ of a mile from O’Neal’s Salvage on the same side of the highway.  See the attached map.  An “X” identifies the property. 
 
The Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to consider this Application on February 25, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.  The hearing will take place at the Morgan County Administration Building located at 180 South Main Street in Martinsville, Indiana in the lower level conference room. 
 
We are opposed to any business or person using property in our neighborhood for recycling, salvage and other industrial operations such as this. 
 
We encourage you to support our efforts by attending the hearing and signing a PETITION opposing the Application.  Even if you intend to go to the hearing, please sign the petition.  You will be sent a separate email from “DocuSign System” with a link to sign the petition.  The signed petition will be submitted to the Board at the hearing.  Be sure to click the “Finish” button after you have electronically signed the petition.  If you have any questions about the petition, please feel free to call me at 317-507-0977. 
 
If you know of another person who might be interested in signing the petition, please send me their email so I can send them the petition. 
 
Thank you.
 
Chuck and Robin

Painted Hills Association members,
Many of you have friends or relatives  who have visited and have expressed a desire to become a member of our Association.  This can only be done by purchasing a lot in the Subdivision.  An opportunity to purchase a lot at a reduced price is coming up On February 28, there will be a sale held at the Morgan County Annex at 180 S Main St in Martinsville.
Thirteen lots in the subdivision will be auctioned, with the minimum bid of $50.00  Back property tax owed will be forgiven.  These lots have not sold prior as the taxes owed are usually more than the going price for similar lots.  
If new members purchase a lot, they get the benefit of Painted Hills amenities and the Treasures office can begin collecting property taxes going forward.
Taxes on these lots are usually under $10.00 per half.
If you know someone who is interested in the sale, please have them contact the Painted Hills office.  765 342-6409.   We have a list of the lots ( attachment) and a map with their location.
They can call the office and leave a message or email us at paintedhillsinc@comcast.net for more detailed information.
 
The sale will be here before you know it so don’t delay.  We would like to get these lots to someone who will appreciate the wonderful place Painted Hills is.
 

​( 3) Important announcements from Painted Hills office
 

1. Due to the algae and weed condition on Lake Holiday, Painted Hills Association has requested the help of Aquatic Control to do a one time  special application in order to prevent the continued growth of weeds and algae . Aquatic Control will treat (LAKE HOLIDAY ONLY)  on  the morning of Friday August 17.  Boating , fishing and swimming will not be affected, but please do not use water for plants or lawns until Sunday morning, August 19.    If you launch your boat on both lakes, you

can help prevent any further spread of the algae by making sure you wash boat trailers and boats after launching on Lake Holiday. Thank you for your cooperation .
 

1.  The Painted Hills Board of Directors will be holding elections at the Annual Meeting September 22,  to fill vacancies  for the board.  If you are interested in volunteering your time and efforts to keep Painted Hills running smoothly, please submit your name to any of the Board members, or to the Painted Hills Business office 765 342-6409.

paintedhillsinc@comcast.net along with a short biography and  work history, no later than Monday, August 20, 2018. There are eight positions on the board in addition to President and Secretary ,however, when running for the board, the decision as to who will be chair for each committee is decided after the member is elected .
 

1. As was previously announced, Castaway’s Tina Kapp will be giving up the management of the Painted Hills Clubhouse August 31st.  Anyone interested in a new business venture  should submit a  written business plan no later than Friday, August 17th. to the Clubhouse Committee chair, Mitch Wallace phlakeclubhouse@gmail.com  or to the Painted Hills Business office  paintedhillsinc@comcast.net

 

​This is the beginning of the busy season in our Painted Hills office.
 
Our Spring & Summer office hours are:
 
Sunday &  Monday  -Closed
 
Tuesday   noon until 6:00pm
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday noon until 4:00pm
Saturday beginning April 7 ....9:00am to 1:00pm
 
Notary service by appointment.
 
  In order to speed up the process of paying dues, getting boat stickers , keys & pool passes, we are asking you to plan ahead by having your insurance and boat registration information ready when you come in.  If you do not have your boat insured, please check with your insurance provider to see if you are covered in the event of an accident.  If not, a liability policy might be in order.
 
LAKE USE WAIVER
Anyone who purchases a boat sticker will be required to read and sign the LAKE USE WAIVER.  It lists the most common boating rules and by signing, you are agreeing to abide by those rules. The waiver will be kept on file in the office and lists the boats & their sticker numbers. A copy of the waiver is available in the office, no need to print it out at home, just bring your insurance info and boat registration.
 
NEW INFORMATION PAGE FOR MEMBERS
Social media is the new form of communication for many of our members.  Due to the previous Painted Hills Facebook page and Next Door  both being compromised, vacation information, phone numbers, addresses etc that should not be public information have been posted.  A new informational page, "Painted Hills-IN THE KNOW', has been created.
It is only for Painted Hills lot owners and homeowners.  It is accessible by request only and an administrator will allow only Painted Hills members  access.  As a member, please request  access so you will be IN THE KNOW> We will continue to post Association business, from the Painted Hills office as well.
 
We look forward to seeing you in Painted Hills.