Meetings

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

by the community beach area.

RAINDATE: Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Please bring a chair.

If you would like to discuss a topic or if a topic needs to be voted on, please email one of the board members by July 1 so that it can be put on the agenda for discussion.

• mishkinlaw84@icloud.com
• edward_lewis@comcast.net
• avcoelectric@aol.com (Al Villanucci)

Pursuant to the by-laws of the Big Sandy Homeowners Associations, the 2026 annual meeting is scheduled on the second Saturday of July: This year's meeting will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 9:00 am in the parking lot area of the beach. In the event of rain, the meeting will rescheduled for Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 9:00 am. Please bring a chair. We strongly urge all members to attend and participate.. 

Agenda:

1.  Establishment of a quorum

2.  Directors' Report

3.  Acceptance of Minutes of 2025 Annual Meeting

4.  Treasurer' Report

5.  Road Committee Re

6.  Snow Plowing Report

7.  Dock Manager's Report

8.  New business (see below)

9.  Election of Officers (see below)

10.  Dues and Assessments

New Business

Members who wish to place additional items of new business on the agenda should do so in writing on or before July 1 by notifying the Board of Directors. E-mail is the preferred and acceptable from of written notice.

 * Proposed increase in the Association's contribution to the cost of snow removal from 25% to 50%.

* Proposed increase in the Association's contribution to the cost of snow removal from 25% to 100%.

*  Proposal to Use Paper Ballots.

Election of Officers

The Officers of the Big Sandy Association presently consist of three Directors, Treasurer and Secretary. Officers serve one-year terms, so that all positions are available for each year.  The elections take place at the annual meeting. The current officers are willing and able to serve another term if nominated and elected. The bylaws state that there shall be three directors and the President must be one of the directors. Members who wish to place their names on the ballot for a position, please notify the Board of Directors in writing on or before July 1. E-mail is acceptable written notice. We invite and strongly encourage you to step forward, run and serve. 

Here is a list of the current officers who are candidates for re-election: 

President:  Paul Mishkin

Director: Paul Mishkin 

Director:     Ed Lewis

Director:     Al Villanucci

Treasurer:  Trisha Meyers

Secretary:  Barbara Powers

Dues and Assessments

The Directors recommend that the annual membership dues for 2026-2027 be increased by $50 from $500 to $550 to cover increased costs, and to set aside funds to hold in reserve; with the proviso that any additional expenses (such as an increase in the association's contribution to the cost of snow removal) be added to the recommended $50 increase. 

At this time, there are no plans for special assessments. 

Proxy Ballots

Any member who does not attend the annual meeting may submit a proxy ballot. Please contact Barbara Powers at bpowers1229@gmail.com if you need one. Please deliver or scan and email your proxy ballot to Barbara prior to the meeting, or give it to another member who will attend the meeting. 

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NEW BUSINESS

The Maine Nonprofit Statute and the Big Sandy Association Bylaws state that a homeowners association must have a President and a Secretary.

To vote at this meeting ALL dues and other charges billed to you need to be paid in full by July 11, 2026.

If you need a Proxy Vote form, please email Barbara Powers at bpowers1229@gmail.com. Please scan and email to Barbara prior to meeting, or send with another member who will attend annual Meeting.  SCROLL DOWN TO BOTTOM OF THIS MEETINGS PAGE TO DOWNLOAD A 2026 PROXY FORM