Spring Pond Estates Homeowners Association
Annual Board Meeting
June 11 2019
The meeting was then called to order at 6:30 PM and President Rainforth welcomed all homeowners in attendance. She also thanked the board members, committee members, chair people and volunteers for their dedicated service throughout the past year. (List of participants on file)
Secretary's Report
Secretary Hudgins reported there were 10 proxy votes and 20 attendees at this evening’s meeting.
Minutes from the June 12, 2017/2018 annual meeting were read. There were no revisions or corrections. A motion was made by Anita Haskell, seconded by Pat Mirisola to accept the minutes. Motion passed. (Secretary’s Minutes on File)
Treasurer's Report
Treasurer Strazzere reviewed the budget for the 2019/2020 Fiscal Year. He requested we establish a long-range oversight committee in order to evaluate what adjustments may be required to maintain the existing budget lines with a five to ten-year time frame in mind. A motion was made by Dolores Corradino to accept the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Lee Page. Motion passed (Treasurer’s Report on File)
ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE
Chairperson Kaplan reported on a request to have a fence panel installed at 8 Spring Pond Circle along with two fence panels to be installed at 9 Ruch Lane. The SPEHOA approved both requests at the May 13th monthly meeting. (Report on file)
LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE
Chairperson Rainforth reported on the challenges that occurred throughout the year and presented an in-depth report addressing specific issues relating to each of the past four seasons. (Report on file)
MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE
Chairperson Page submitted his annual report detailing numerous repairs and other issues he has addressed throughout the year. (Report on file)
PLOWING
Chairperson Laughton reported there were twelve snow storms this past winter with no blizzards and that the use of a backhoe and bobcat by John Patten were very effective in assisting with the removal of snow mounds and the clearing of homeowner’s driveways. She also thanked Sally Hudgins and Diane Kaplan for their assistance in monitoring snow conditions along Ruch Lane. (Report on file)
SOCIAL
Chairperson Winograd thanked the members of her committee for their help and assistance with the Memorial Day, Labor Day and Holiday events. She also noted the Food Pantry Drive is ongoing and that non-perishable donations can be dropped off at our Community Center. (Report on file)
SUNSHINE CLUB
Chairperson Kaplan reported birthday card acknowledgements continue to be distributed throughout the year.
ELECTION
Reporting for Chairperson Schlapak, Sue Bannister noted there were 33 out of 34 ballots submitted in this year’s election. Newly elected to the Board, Sally LeMon, will serve as Vice President; also, elected to the Board were Sally Hudgins and Joe Strazzere, Treasurer.
OLD BUSINESS
President Rainforth reported the chipmunk issue appears to be in decline.
NEW BUSINESS
President Rainforth reported on the letter she received from D. F. Richard stating for any number of gallons paid in advance of the heating season by July 31, 2019, they will offer a $0.10 per gallon discount bringing the delivered price to $1.75 per gallon. (Letter on file)
It was noted that John Patten will be overseeing the dragonfly distribution in the near future.
Lastly, there were concerns addressed regarding speeding, extended guest parking and dogs without leashes.
HOMEOWNER’S INPUT
Diane Kaplan asked if the walk way along the Styles Lane entrance could be repaired. President Rainforth said inquiries will be made as to whether the town or the association would be responsible.
Bob Milbury inquired about having his driveway sealed at his own expense. Beth Kaplan said his request should be presented to the Board.
Dolores Corradino asked if she could have a ramp installed at her residence. The consensus was
installing a removable ramp would be acceptable.
Lee Page made a motion to adjourn meeting, seconded by Dolores Corradino. Motion passed and meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor Rotsko
SPEHOA Recording Secretary
