Spring Pong Estates Homeowners Association
Monthly Board Meeting
April 9, 2018
Jane Laughton and Frank McClellan were not present, other members were present.
Secretary's Report
Secretaries report had been given to all members previous to this meeting. Please review the addendum at the end of this report. No motion made at this time. (report on file)
Treasurer's Report
Anita Haskell, Treasurer gave her financial report to all members present and gave an explanation of all line items and the current financial situation. Motion to accept made by Beth Kaplan and seconded by Nancy Winograd. Passed 3-0 (Report on file)
Architecture Committee
No activity
By-laws Committee
(See Addendum)
Election Committee
There are two openings on the Board for the coming year, years. Jane Laughton and Gerry Rainforth’s terms are expiring this June. Janice Schlapak, Chairman has submitted a letter to all homeowners notifying them of the openings for the next year (2018-2019) and asking anyone interested to notify her.
Landscaping Committee
Gerry Rainforth, Chairman will be having a meeting of her committee to address all issues that are pertinent to our community.
Mainly Grass is scheduled to begin their “spring” work. Proscape is scheduling a day to begin their check of the irrigation system.
Long-range Planning Committee
No activity
Maintenance Committee
Lee Page reported that the bulbs at the Spring Pond Estates sign have been needing replacement more frequently and will investigate if there is a better bulb.
He explained that the company who completed the filling in of the cracks in the roadways and driveways have recommended sealing these areas. No decision at this time.
Plowing Committee
Sally Hudgins will recommend that before next winter, a meeting with John Patten should be planned to address this past winter. It was a very difficult winter and they did a great job, but open communication would be beneficial.
Social Committee
Nancy Winograd, Chairman reported a lunch was held at The Holy Grail and was enjoyed and attended by some of our friends.
Welcoming Committee
No activity
Old Business
New Business
Joe Strazzere will be our new Treasurer replacing Anita Haskell who is “retiring”. Everyone, please welcome Joe to our Board.
Motion made to adjourn
Respectfully submitted,
<signed>
Sally Hudgins, Secretary
ADDENDUM:
Beth Kaplan stated that no changes will be made to the By-laws at this point. She will solicit additional homeowners to join the committee following the annual meeting.
Also discussed:
*The Board discussed the importance of having regular open community discussion sessions during the committee deliberating process; and, the importance of ascertaining what the legal fees will be before contracting with counsel.
