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
