SPRING POND ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
FEBRUARY 12, 2024 MONTHLY MEETING
PRESIDENT - Vice President Pat Mirisola presided over this month’s meeting in President Lee Page’s absence. President Page and Board Member Frank McClellan participated via mobile connections. All other officers and Board Members were in attendance
RECORDING SECRETARY - Board Member Joyce Bilodeau made a motion to accept the January minutes as written, seconded by Board Member Dave Mulcahey. Motion passed unanimously. (Minutes on file for review)
TREASURER - Treasurer Joe Strazzere reported our expenses for January ended under budget. He also noted that our existing CD had expired and was rolled over to a new twelve-month period with a 4.50% APY. A motion was made by Board Member Joyce Bilodeau to accept the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Board Member Frank McClellan. Motion passed unanimously. (Detailed Treasurer’s Report on file for review)
BY-LAWS AND COVENANTS - Vice President Mirisola, reporting for Chairperson Beth Kaplan, stated that the revised By-Laws and Covenants are in the process of being compiled. Board Member Joyce Bilodeau, also reporting for Chairperson Kaplan, stated the final copies of the revisions should be completed approximately within the next two weeks.
FINANCE - Chairperson Joe Strazzere reported, per the Board’s request, that the Finance Committee members be solicited to recommend a qualified accountant to perform an audit of the Association. No recommendations were submitted but a few Finance Committee members suggested the Committee perform its own audit. Chairperson Strazzere also reported he had reached out to the Association’s Attorney Mark Lawrence for his recommendations. Board Member Joyce Bilodeau suggested obtaining an estimate from an independent auditor could prove helpful when determining which format would be the most cost efficient.
LANDSCAPING - Chairperson Clay Feeter gave the most recent updates on the need for tree maintenance at various locations throughout our complex. He also noted he had received three quotes from Tom Chase & Sons Tree Service siting individual locations that were in need of attention. There will be further discussion regarding this matter to help the Board with determining the priority in which these services should be completed (Estimates on file for review).
MAINTENANCE - Chairperson Lee Page submitted a list of outstanding repairs that will need to be completed once the snow has melted. (Maintenance report on file for review)
SOCIAL - Chairperson Deb Strazzere reported on the success of the Valentine’s Day breakfast noting the committee plans to hold another coffee hour in March. Details will be posted at the Community Center once they are finalized.
NEW BUSINESS - Vice President Mirisola addressed the Board regarding the installation of Wi-Fi at the Community Center. This would allow members, who are otherwise unable to attend Board meetings in person, the opportunity for live participation using a zoom connection made available through the internet. It was also noted that it would allow committee members to run their meetings in a more cost-efficient manner by eliminating the expense, labor and time involved in the preparation of printed hard copies for each committee meeting. Vice President Mirisola plans to contact Spectrum for estimates on the cost of this service and will to report back to the Board at the March meeting for their review and consideration.
Board Member Joyce made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Dave Mulcahey seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
El Rotsko, Recording Secretary, SPEHOA
