Spring Pond Homeowners Association
Annual Meeting
June 12, 2018
Packets with all the pertinent information were given to all homeowners. Sign-up sheets were circulated for volunteers to participate on the numerous committees. Also, homeowners were asked to review the current telephone/address roster and correct or update information.
Gerry Rainforth, President welcomed all homeowners and thanked all the Committee Chairmen and the many volunteers who gave their time to help keep our association running smoothly. (List of all who participated on file).
Gerry also thanked her Board members for their dedication and time. Beth Kaplan, Vice President; Jane Laughton, Frank McClellan and Nancy Winograd. Anita Haskell, Treasurer and Sally Hudgins, Secretary were thanked for their volunteer time.
Secretary's Report
Secretary, Sally Hudgins read the minutes of the 2017-2018 annual meeting. No corrections or admissions were noted. Motion was made, seconded and accepted by all homeowners present. (Report on file)
Treasurer's Report
Treasurers report was presented by Anita Haskell. All reports were contained in each packet given to all homeowners.
It was noted that we are over budget by $15,000.00. A difficult winter with much damage and the costly repair of the deck at the Community Center were noted. The mortgage on the Community Center is scheduled to be paid off in four years. Motion to accept the 2018-2019 proposed budget was made, seconded and accepted by a unanimous vote. ( Detailed reports are on file)
Architecture Committee
No activity
By-Laws/Covenants Committee
No activity
Election Committee
Report on file
Landscaping Committee
Report on file
Long-Range Planning Committee
To be discussed in the future
Maintenance Committee
Report on file
Plowing Committee
Report on file
Social Committee
Report on file
Welcoming Committee
No activity
Old Business
No business
New Business
D.F.Richard announced the price of propane for 2018-2019 season is fixed at $1.95/gal.including senior discount price through April 30, 2019. Any number of gallons paid in advance of July 31, 2018 they will offer a $0.10/ gal. discount making the delivered price of $1.85/gal. Details of letter posted.
We are honoring our two retiring Board volunteers at this annual meeting. They have dedicated countless hours of their time and expertise to our community . Presentation of a card and a lovely oil painting, a work of art by our resident artist, Eileen Robert to thank Anita Haskell and Sally Hudgins for their many years of volunteering as Treasurer and Secretary from the homeowners of Spring Pond Estates.
Board elections of President, Geraldine Rainforth, Vice President, Beth Kaplan and Board volunteers Eleanor Rotsko, Secretary and Joe Strazzere, Treasurer was held at the June 11, 2018 Board meeting. Document on file.
Gerry Rainforth has formed an Ad-Hoc committee for one year to investigate how to best handle the huge infestation of chipmunks that have invaded our community.
Homeowners Input: Concern regarding enough notices posted after Mainly Grass has treated lawns.
Motion to adjourn made, seconded and passed.
Respectfully submitted,
<signed>
Sally Hudgins, Secretary
