Spring Pond Estates Homeowners Association
Board Meeting Minutes
July 13, 2015
The monthly Board Meeting was called to order by President, Sally LeMon. Bob Mirisola was absent and all other members present.
Secretary's Report
The Secretarial Report had been given to all members (June 1 and the annual meeting minutes from June 2015) Motion to accept the annual meeting minutes was made by Beth Kaplan and seconded by Gerry Rainforth. Passed 4-0.
The minutes from the June 1st were reviewed and changed to reflect the Boards update. These will be corrected and given to each Board member.
Treasurer's Report
The Treasurers Report was presented by Anita Haskell, Treasurer. Please note the amount $1,001.97 was transferred into the capital account. This amount reflects the amount under budget from 2014-2015 from operating. Anita noted that Dave Dewey has increased his fee to $65.00/hr.
Landscaping Committee Report
See attached report from Sue Bannister, Chairman
Maintenance Committee Report
Letter of resignation from Bill Bannister, Chairman. Bill was recognized for his many years in different capacities on the Board. The maintenance report is on file. Ed Collins reported his information from Marquis Concrete regarding the work that needs to be done on the concrete walks. The quote was $24,000. Ed will continue to seek other ideas and quotes. Sally Hudgins reported that Carolyn Blackmore is waiting for Dave Dewey to return and clean out her gutters.
Welcoming Committee Report
Beth Kaplan reported the meeting with our new homeowner, Elizabeth Furlong who will be moving in after renovations to her unit 17 Spring Pond Circle. She was given her "packet" and has signed all the necessary papers.
Old Business
Sally LeMon met with Code Enforcement Officer, Luke Vigue to discuss once again the issue regarding the Emergency exit at the end of Ruch Lane. They reiterated they are "not empowered to tackle this issue". The deeds were reviewed. The Code Enforcement office is scheduled to write to the homeowner of the property on Smithfield Lane with a copy to our Board on July 13, 2015. SPEHOA must clear the trees or we will be in violation. Luke Vigue stated that all emergency vehicles must be able to get through that exit.
Beth Kaplan will be getting an emergency first aid box to be be attached to a wall inside the Community Center.
Guest Speaker
Our guest speaker was Joe Anderson who manages 2,500 acres of The Land Trust. He gave very interesting information and the report regarding their tasks. The information explaining their relationship and ours regarding the conservation land was discussed and a copy of these documents will be made available for all homeowners and a copy will be in the Welcoming packet.
Motion to adjourn was made by Ernie Wheeler and seconded by Beth Kaplan
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Sally Hudgins, Secretary
