SPRING POND ESTATES HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
DECEMBER 5, 2023 MONTHLY MEETING
PRESIDENT - President Lee Page called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. All Board Members were in attendance, including Board Member Frank McClellan via mobile connection.
President Page thanked the elected and volunteer officers representing the SPEHOA for their support and contributions over the past year, extending well wishes to all for a very happy and healthy holiday season.
RECORDING SECRETARY - President Page made a motion to accept the Recording Secretary’s minutes for the month of November with all Board Members in agreement. (Minutes on file for review)
TREASURER - Treasurer Joe Strazzere noted we ended over budget for the month of November due to additional expenses needed to complete Patten Landscaping’s Fall clean-up. He also reported that $1435 was withdrawn from our Reserve Account, at the direction of the Board, in order to pay for a chimney cap replacement at 24 Spring Pond Circle. Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report made by Vice President Pat Mirisola, seconded by Board Member Dave Mulcahey. Motion passed. (Detailed report on file for review)
BY-LAWS AND COVENANTS - Chairperson Beth Kaplan reported on the progress of the By-Law Committee. She noted meetings were being held on a regular basis with the last meeting in 2023 scheduled for 12/11, resuming again in January, 2024. At the February Board Meeting, Chairperson Kaplan stated she plans to submit to the Board the new proposals and revisions for their review and requested these revisions be reviewed by an Attorney who is conversant with the particulars of Homeowner’s Association By-Laws & Covenants. She also proposed that at least two special meetings be scheduled in April to allow for all Spring Pond Estate homeowner’s input prior to their voting on the final proposals at our annual meeting in June.
LANDSCAPING - Chairperson Clay Feeter reported that Wicked Green had offered a 5% discount if the total bill for the Spring season applications be paid in full in advance. After some discussion it was determined that the Board would opt to decline their pre-payment discount offer.
MAINTENANCE - Chairperson Lee Page made a motion to accept the bid from Gutters by Design of Dover, NH to repair the gutters at 11, 15, 16 & 17 Ruch Lane. A motion was made by Frank McClellan, seconded by Vice President Pat Mirisola to go ahead with the project. Motion passed unanimously. He also reported that Life Safety and Fire Protection will conduct their bi-annual sprinkler system inspection on December 11th. (Detailed Maintenance Report on file for review).
WEBSITE - Chairperson Joe Strazzere reported to the Board that someone took the Board Member’s contact info from our website and proceeded to send out scam emails. He explained that this type of scam is referred to as a “phishing attempt”, and that unfortunately it is very common. As a safety precaution, he noted he has removed our contact information from our website and advised all, in the future, to exercise due diligence regarding this matter.
Board Member Joyce Bilodeau made a motion to adjourn meeting, seconded by Vice President Pat Mirisola Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 7:13 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
El Rotsko, Recording Secretary, SPEHOA
