Spring Pond Estates Homeowners Association
Monthly Board Meeting
September 10, 2018
The monthly board meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by President Rainforth.
Board Member Frank McClellan was not in attendance.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Secretary Rotsko asked for comments and/or corrections regarding the August 13, 2018 minutes. Motion was made by Board Member Jane Laughton to accept minutes, seconded by Vice President Beth Kaplan with all in favor.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Strazzere presented his report. He noted the $9,156.00 expense listed under Patten Lawn Care was at a higher rate this month due to the consolidation of the previous month’s landscaping expense along with the invoice for the month of August.
He also referenced a letter he received from John Patten in which John thanked the Association for their patience during his efforts to correct the scheduling issues he encountered during the Summer months and assured us we are back on a regular billing schedule. Motion to accept Treasurer’s report made by Board Member Nancy Winograd and seconded by Vice President Beth Kaplan. (Treasurer’s report on file for review)
AD-HOC COMMITTEE (2018-2019)
President Rainforth expressed the committee’s ongoing concern regarding the over population of chipmunks and the structural damage that has occurred. A remedy to this problem is still under discussion.
LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE
Chairperson Rainforth reported that Mainely Grass has applied additional applications to help control the crab grass issue. She also noted that Proscape Irrigation will be checking the irrigation heads to make sure the systems are working properly.
Chairperson Rainforth submitted a newspaper article related to the difficulties that have arisen for businesses such as Patten Landscaping concerning the limitations they have encountered regarding the hiring of foreign seasonal labor workers. Motion to accept made by Vice President, seconded by Board Member Jane Laughton (Article and Landscaping Report on file for review)
MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE
Chairperson Lee Page discussed the drainage issue by 28 Spring Pond Circle and discussed several possible solutions. Due to the lack of proper equipment on hand he recommended hiring an outside service to perform the repairs.
Board Member Nancy Winograd suggested contacting Patten Landscaping Service to see if he, or someone he could refer us to, would be available to do the work.
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Chairperson Nancy Winograd reported on the Labor Day Pot Luck Dinner stating it was a very successful event and the food and camaraderie was enjoyed by all in attendance. She noted plans for a Holiday gathering are in the planning stages with a specific date to be determined.
OLD BUSINESS
Arrangements are being finalized for the removal of a satellite dish located at 16 Spring Pond Circle.
President Rainforth reported the Association has hired Jan Anderson as the new cleaning person to maintain our Community Center.
NEW BUSINESS
President Rainforth reported on the meeting with Joe Anderson from the York Land Trust which included the annual monitoring walk of the common area abutting the Spring Pond subdivision. (Full report on file for review)
Motion to adjourn was made by Vice President Beth Kaplan and seconded by Board Member Jane Laughton. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Eleanor Rotsko
