Hillz and Hollarz Closed!

From the web site: http://www.hillznhollarz.com/

January 30, 2008

Dear HNH Supporters, Members, and Future Guests,

It is with absolute astonishment that I share the following with each of you. On January 4th, 2008, I received a letter from the Henry County Board of Adjustments “welcoming” me to attend the Jan. 28th meeting “if” I would like to address several “complaints” and alleged violations. This was an open and public meeting, yet no advertisement was placed in the local paper letting folks know about this meeting. (All public meetings must be advertised in the county paper)

Here is a sample of the alleged violations and complaints:

1. The board shared that by digging existing mud holes deeper, this was a “capital improvement” to the property and a violation of my conditional use permit.
2. Trail system is not marked making it easy for guests to trespass on others land.
3. Caused a traffic jam on Hwy 389…One day August 4th…

These are just a few of the complaints and violations. It will not surprise you that these complaints have come from TWO people and TWO people only. It is the same TWO people that have made it their personal mission to KEEP HNH CLOSED.

The board without proof other than signed affidavits from Mr. Mike Marshall and Mr. William “Bill” Heady came to the conclusion they had enough “proof” to close HNH for 60 days to “give us time” to correct the alleged violations and complaints, but they didn’t provide us with a solution on how to fix it.

This is where it becomes real interesting:

This board decided not to HONOR or abide by the conditions that THEY PUT IN PLACE per the Conditional Use Permit!

In section 11 of the Certificate of Land Use Restriction it CLEARLY States:

Upon any violation of this conditional permit, the applicants will first be notified verbally. If the violation is not corrected, a letter will be officially sent to the applicant stating what the violation is and WHAT TO DO TO CORRECT IT. If it is still not corrected, applicants will have to appear before this Body, and the conditional use permit may be pulled.

As you can obviously see, the board simply skipped the first two steps of notification and proceeded to the last one.

What is even more ironic is the board hasn’t even been in the trail system within the last 6 months to see first hand how the park is laid out. The simply took the word of a man who not only sued HNH, myself, and the property owner, but who also sued each board member and the county judge for allowing this permit to be granted in the first place.

The final vote to shut HNH down for 60 days was placed by Vice-Chair Dennis Yeary. (Public minutes verify this)

You would have thought HNH would at least have been given the opportunity to correct the proposed complaints and violations before they shut HNH down for 60 days or longer!

Without giving away too much information, HNH has filed a new revised application.

What Does this Mean???

IT MEANS I NEED YOUR SUPPORT ONCE AGAIN!

I am personally asking each and every one of you who enjoy HNH or value offroading to please clear your calendars for the following:

Monday, February 25th, 7:00pm
Henry County Courthouse
New Castle, KY 40065
(Arrive Early to assure a seat)

ALL GUESTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE WEEKEND PASS TO HNH AT NO CHARGE FOR ATTENDING THE MEETING.

Some locals do not think there is a need for HNH. Your Body in the courthouse will show them otherwise. PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

Earlier this summer, several of you were confronted by a man wearing camo gear and strapped with a pistol. This man was hiding in the woods on HNH property illegally filming guests of HNH without their permission. This man also harassed and threatened several of you. Ironically enough, the same man who wore full camo gear on an 86 degree day, trespassed on HNH to illegally film guests is the SAME man who is trying to get the park shut down. This man is once again William “Bill” Heady.

If you were in the group that was harassed or filmed, please contact me directly as we would like to send those who were harassed an affidavit to sign as this appears to be what the board listens to. Call our office at 502.655.2425.

The courthouse can hold around 190 people. We packed it last time; we need it packed this time! If you drive a Rig that is street legal, please drive this to the meeting and park around the courthouse so everyone can see what kind following we have and how much money will leave Henry County if this park is not opened back up.

If any of you have media contacts, please let me know. Everyone needs to know how the Henry County Board of Adjustments operates. Call you local state representative and senator and let them know also!

I thank you in advance for your support regarding this matter.

Respectfully,
Joe-Property Manager