| Archer Braid Trail Update: |
Posted on Apr 29th, 2012
Most in our community should be aware by now of the proposed Archer Braid Trail through Alachua County. The Haile Village Center Owners Association board of directors believe it’s important for our owners and our community to have a clear understanding of our board’s position on the trail.
First, our board is in favor of the proposed trail system in general terms. We believe having the trail in close proximity to our area could benefit the Haile community and the Haile Village Center. Ultimately, we believe that the Haile residents should have the final say in whether the trail system comes directly through our community or on an alternate route that would be close by. We also wish to thank the county commission for listening to the three Haile associations by voting to allow local community workshops to study the current plan and additional routes. This will allow our residents to provide their input and have their concerns addressed.
Our main concerns are listed below:
- Additional million dollar plus cost to route the trail system through the Haile community vs. other routes
- Aesthetic and functional effect on our main four-way stop intersection with the addition of a 10 foot wide asphalt pavement for the major trail system.
- Aesthetic effect on our scenic Haile Boulevard and 91st street. With the trail being 10 feet wide, it’s equivalent to a single lane highway being added. Each 100 feet of trail is 1,000 square feet of asphalt. This would most definitely affect the appearance of Haile Boulevard, as there would be three lanes of asphalt in place of our current two lanes.
- The loss of many trees to install the trail. This is especially true at the 4-way stop and along Haile Boulevard.
- Overflow onto our private bike path system and any costs involved. Additional maintenance and liability to our homeowners associations would come into question.
Board of Directors
The Haile Village Owners Association
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| Nest Egg |
Posted on Feb 23rd, 2011
More sculpture arrives in Haile Village this week.
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| Sculpture beamed into Haile Village Center |
Posted on Jan 24th, 2011
"Sculpting” Anticipation for the Annual Haile Arts & Musical Festival Saturday, March 19th & Sunday, March 20th in the Haile Village Center.
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| Election Results for HVCOA |
Posted on Jan 19th, 2011
Congratulations to
Landis and Gaines
Our two new board members will serve a two year term, until January 2013. Both new board members work and live in the village full-time.
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| HVCOA Board Saves $159,000 from Trash Bins! |
Posted on May 28th, 2010
A special thanks to Mike Deree for a huge savings on our waste contact
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| More Green to be seen in The Village |
Posted on May 28th, 2010
On landscaping, Mike Thibault is heading up the contractor work in The Village. To date, he has had over 300 new shrubs planted
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| New Haile Village Merchant's Association |
Posted on May 26th, 2010
The level of participation and enthusiasm is more than we've ever seen in The Village, and we thank Sara and Kristen for their hard work and vision!
If you have a business in The Village, don't miss your chance to add your business to our new Village Map
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| New lights on the Square |
Posted on May 22nd, 2010
New lights on the Square make a stroll by the fountain more enjoyable and safer at night - Special thanks to Mike Thibault for getting this project done!
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| Fish in the Pond? |
Posted on May 15th, 2010
The pond area at the south end of the village is in the process of being revitalized into a fresh water pond, alive with plants and fish, under the supervision of Mike Thibault. We are hoping to have fish in the pond before the end of the year! We may need some volunteers to feed the fish. Any takers?
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| The Second Annual Haile Village Art Show |
Posted on Mar 21st, 2010
Saturday provided a picture perfect day for our Art Show in the Haile Village Center. Read More >> |
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