We had a lot of fun at game night!
First we played Left, Center Right.
Jane Brown was the big winner!
Then we play Trivia (Baby Boomer Edition).
Some tough questions.
Last, we played the Blockbuster Movie Game.
Good clues, good answers.
All in all, a lot of fun with good friends.
Thanks everyone for playing. We'll do this again!
SPRING POND ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
APRIL 11, 2022
PRESIDENT - President Bill Bannister called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM with all Board Members in attendance. President Bannister reported that the deed clarification in relation to the sales transaction of 4 Styles Lane between Walter O. Woods and the SPEHOA is still ongoing.
RECORDING SECRTETARY - Secretary Rotsko asked the Board to review the December 23, 2021 minutes. Treasurer Joe Strazzere made a motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Board Member Lee Page. The minutes from the February 14, 2022 Special Board Meeting were also reviewed and discussed. Motion to accept the minutes as written was made by Treasurer Strazzere and seconded by Vice President Bob Milbury (Minutes on file for review).
TREASURER - Treasurer Joe Strazzere read a letter from Patten Landscaping in which Patten noted that twenty-five of his H2B workers will be arriving four to six weeks late this year and this delay will impact his scheduling for early Spring. He asked for our patience and assured us that he should be back on a regular schedule come mid-May (Detailed Treasurer’s report on file for review).
BY-LAW/COVENANTS - President Bannister reported there will be a Special Meeting scheduled between the Board of Directors and the By-Law Committee members. Details to follow.
ELECTION COMMITTEE - Chairperson Pat Mirisola reported that there are two two-term vacancies on the Board of Directors and that anyone interested should either contact her or submit their letter of intent before May 1, 2022. Ballots will be distributed to all residents by May 6th and must be returned no later than May 19, 2022.
LANDSCAPING - Chairperson Jane Brown reported Dogwood Lawn Care will be replacing Mainely Grass and will be scheduling their services in conjunction with Patten Landscaping.
MAINTENANCE - Chairperson Lee Page submitted a report listing several items that have been completed, such as snow/wind damage repairs, dryer vent repair at 17 Spring Pond Circle, and furnace repairs at the Community Center to name a few. A list of additional repairs will be submitted to the Board as they are completed (Detailed report on file for review).
SOCIAL - Chairperson Deb Strazzere distributed a schedule of upcoming social events that she and her committee members plan to hold on a monthly basis. She also welcomed additional input or suggestions from neighbors and friends.
WELCOMING COMMITTEE - Chairperson Pat Mirisola gave a very informative update on the welcoming package details that will be presented to all new Spring Pond Estates buyers or renters. She also noted the Welcoming Committee is meeting on April 15th to greet our new neighbor who recently purchased 10 Ruch Lane. Welcome Marcia Poretsky!
NEW BUSINESS - Treasurer Strazzere recommended to the Board that due to inflation, the general cost of living increases and future repairs to our Community it would behoove us to consider a $20.00 increase in our monthly Association Fee bringing it to $230.00 per month.
He also noted that this would be the first increase the Association has requested in twelve years. More details to follow as discussions continue (Detailed list of recent increases and projected future expenses on file for review).
Vice President Bob Milbury relayed a request presented to him by a homeowner asking that all Association Members be notified prior to implementing any large projects in our community.
Board Member Lee Page noted the driveway repair project had been handled in that very manner, adding pre-notifications will continue concerning any future major projects.
Recording Secretary El Rotsko asked the Board Members if they had any suggestions that could help with collecting Proof of Insurance Declaration Forms in a timely manner. She noted that complying with this request is specified in our By-Laws and Covenants and should not be dismissed as unnecessary.
Secretary Rotsko also notified the Board that she would be stepping down from her position and did not want to leave the next Recording Secretary with this issue unresolved.
A motion to adjourn was made by Vice President Bob Milbury, seconded by Board Member Lee Page. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
El Rotsko
Recording Secretary, SPEHOA
Notice of Vacancy
Please be advised that El Rotsko is stepping down from her position as Spring Pond Estates Homeowners Association Secretary.
If you would like to apply for this position, please forward a letter of interest to Bill Bannister at the following address:
Bill Bannister
President, SPEHOA
4 Spring Pond Circle
Any SPEHOA member is eligible to apply for this Voluntary position.
Thanks!
Now that winter is behind us and spring is here, we can resume our breakfasts.
The first one will be held Tuesday, April 19th at Rick's Restaurant in York at 8:30 am. Rick's new restaurant is on Route 1.
To give the restaurant an accurate count, please sign up in the club house.
Attention Homeowners:
Rainmaker Irrigation will be out to activate our irrigation systems and test the backflow prevention devices on Thursday, April 28th.
They will have two technicians here and plan to start between 8:30 and 9:00.
If you are unable to be here during that time frame, please either leave your garage door open so that the crew may enter to activate your system if needed, or have a neighbor do the same for you.
Thank you and Happy Spring!
Just a friendly reminder...
Monthly Board Meetings are held in the Community Center on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.
The next meeting is Monday, April 11, 2022 at 6:30 PM
As always, all association homeowners are welcome to attend!