Join us for the Plant Swap Party
Bring plants to share with your neighbors, and score some new plants of your own!
Light refreshments will be served. There will be a raffle to win something special.
Date: Saturday, June 5th
Time: 11:00 - 1:00
Location: Outside the Community Center
Any questions, contact Deb Strazzere
The Social Committee
We have just received some very sad news regarding the recent passing of our neighbor and friend, Russell J. Baker of 12 Ruch Lane. Born in Bangor, ME on October 13, 1938, Russ is survived by his wife Sandra, his two stepsons, Daniel Stevens of Minot, ME and David Stevens and his wife Claire, along with his grandson Treanor, all of Arlington, Virginia.
Russ served in the United States Air Force and was decorated with a Purple Heart. He was also awarded a Silver Start with an Oak Leaf Cluster. He was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and received his Masters Degree from Columbia University.
Russ was a Shrine Mason and after joining our community served as President of the Spring Pond Estates Homeowners Association. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including marathon running, fly fishing, and notably as an avid big game hunting enthusiast.
A private service will be held in Vermont at a future date. Donations to the Shriner's Children's Hospital may be made in Russ's memory. Donation forms can be found on their website at LoveToTheRescue.org and their mailing address is The Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. If preferred, your donations can also be made online.
Our neighbors at Bayberry Ridge (Orin Lane) have invited all of us to join them for a cocktail party:
Wednesday, June 9, 4:00 pm
South Lawn, Orin Lane
Please join us for a casual social. Bring a chair, drinks, and an appetizer to share or for yourselves (if that's more comfortable). Napkins, forks, plates and ice will be provided. Also, we will set up a few lawn games. We have invited Spring Pond neighbors to join us as well. Please park at the clubhouse. RAIN DATE: June 10th at 4pm.
The Social Committee
Spring Pond Estates Homeowners Association Annual Meeting
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
3:00 PM
Please note:
In order to properly comply with social distancing guidelines, the meeting will be held in the parking lot in front of the Community Center.
In the event of rain, a rain delay meeting will be held the following day, Wednesday, June 9th at 3:00 PM.
Proxy voting forms available inside the Community Center.
Spring Pond Estates Homeowners Association
May 10, 2021
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
PRESIDENT - President Sally LeMon called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Lee Page was absent with all other Board Members in attendance. President LeMon welcomed homeowners who were also present.
RECORDING SECRETARY - Secretary El Rotsko noted two revisions to the Special April 5th Board meeting minutes. Motion was made by Vice President Sally Hudgins to accept minutes as written, seconded by Treasurer Joe Strazzere. Motion passed unanimously (Minutes on file for review).
TREASURER - Treasurer Joe Strazzere reported that we ended under budget this month leaving us in good condition financially after a fairly calm Winter season. He also included in his report details for the proposed budget covering the next fiscal year. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was made by Vice President Sally Hudgins, seconded by Secretary El Rotsko. Motion passed unanimously (Detailed Treasurer’s report on file for review).
ARCHITECTURE - Chairperson Jane Laughton presented to the Board a request from residents at 9 Ruch Lane to have a sprinkler system installed along with the planting of non-invasive shrubs. She noted that this proposal has been approved by the Architectural Committee and asked for the Board’s approval as well. Motion to approve their request was made by Secretary Rotsko, seconded by Treasurer Strazzere. Motion passed unanimously.
BY-LAWS/COVENANTS - Chairperson Sally Hudgins reported that the By-Laws Committee will be presenting to the Board a copy of the proposed changes for their review.
ELECTIONS - President LeMon reported that ballots have been distributed to all Spring Pond Estates homeowners and will be counted on May 21st by the Election Committee members.
LANDSCAPING - Chairperson Sally LeMon reported that Mainely Grass has completed applying fertilization and weed killer, Patten Landscaping has completed two mowings so far and the Rainmaker Sprinkler System Company has opened the sprinkler system for both the common grounds and homeowners who have sprinklers installed on their property.
MAINTENANCE - Chairperson Lee Page will be presenting his May maintenance report at the next monthly meeting.
SOCIAL - Chairperson Deb Strazzere reported that a “Plant Share” has been scheduled for Saturday, June 5th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM outside on the Community Center parking lot. All homeowners are encouraged to stop by and share their greeneries and/or blooms.
NEW BUSINESS - Vice President Sally Hudgins requested approval from the Board to have proxy vote applications forms be made available at the Community Center for homeowners who are unable to attend the June 8th annual meeting in person. All members of the Board agreed to this request.
Vice President Hudgins also requested the annual June 8th meeting be held during the day. Board Member Joe Strazzere suggested the meeting be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 8th outside, in front of the Community Center with social distancing protocols in place. The Board agreed adding, if necessary, a rain day will be scheduled for Wednesday, June 9th @ 3:00 PM. All members of the Board agree to this request.
HOMEOWNER’S INPUT - Jane Laughton took the opportunity to thank Chairperson Deb Strazzere in person for all the delicious goodies being made available to us on the first Tuesday of every month. Thank you, Social Committee, for giving us a little ray of “sunshine on a cloudy day”.
Motion to adjourn was made by Joe Strazzere, seconded by Sally LeMon. Meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
El Rotsko, Recording Secretary
Spring Pond Estates
On Saturday June 5th, our Community will be holding a Plant Share Day. Come and drop off any extra plants (outdoor or inside plants) and unneeded planters and pots you might have. And pick up something for your garden that you don't already have.
We wanted to let you know about this now, while things are popping up and we are all thinning out our plants.
If you are sharing, it may be helpful to label plants with their names and best location for planting (sun, shade, etc.).
Date: Saturday, June 5th
Time: 11:00 - 1:00
Location: Outside the Community Center
More info to come. Any questions, contact Deb Strazzere.
The Social Committee
On Monday, May 10th starting at 9:00 am, Rainmaker Irrigation will be activating sprinkler systems located on common grounds and also for homeowners who have sprinkler systems installed on their property.
Please allow them proper access to your sprinkler system control box.
Thank you!
Just a friendly reminder...