Merriland Farm Cafe
557 Cotes Hill Rd, Wells, ME
(207) 646-5040
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
11:00 Meet at Community Center
Reservation for Noon
Sign-up sheet in Center
Questions: Call Sally McClellan (603) 205-0345
(please sign up by October 2nd)
Just a friendly reminder...
Monthly Board Meetings are normally held in the Community Center on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.
The next meeting is on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM
As always, all association homeowners are welcome to attend!
SPRING POND ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
MONTHLY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING -
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
PRESIDENT - President Lee Page called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM with all Board Members and Officers in attendance. President Page referenced the discussion that took place at the previous meeting regarding the improper usage of our Community Center by non-residents. He reported that he had contacted Patten Landscaping and asked that his workers refrain from using our bathroom facilities in the future. He also noted that the new cleaning service has done an excellent job of performing a much-needed deep cleaning of our Community Center and went on to thank Board Member Deb Strazzere for her efforts and research that lead towards this positive solution.
RECORDING SECRETARY - President Page made a motion to accept the August minutes as written, seconded by Board Member Deb Stazzere. Motion passed with minutes on file for review.
TREASURER - Treasurer Strazzere reported that the expenses for August ended under budget and that the landscaping expenses were lower than expected, noting we are still awaiting the invoice from Lee Tree Service.
He also reported that, under the direction of the Board, we withdrew $1450 from our Reserve Account to pay for the fascia repair project along with $5000 to pay for the crack sealing project. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s report was made by Vice President Pat Mirisola, seconded by Board Member Frank McClellan. Motion passed with Treasurer’s report on file for review.
ARCHITECTURE - Chairperson Diane Kaplan reported on an Architectural Change request submitted from 15 Spring Pond Circle to have new windows installed throughout the unit. The request was submitted and approved by the Board. Chairperson Kaplan also proposed to the Board a change in filing procedures regarding Architectural changes, noting generic repairs such as painting shutters and doors, installing new windows, or porch and deck repairs should not require forms be filed with the Architectural Committee. She suggested instead that notification of said projects be submitted to the Board for their approval and that a written record of the completed project would be kept on file at the Community Center. It was also noted that projects such as installing generators or fences would still require official forms be completed, including abutter’s approval. President Page requested the forms be clarified to specify which projects would and would not require filing Official Architectural Request Forms.
LANDSCAPING - Chairperson Clay Feeter reported that Wicked Green Lawn Services will be applying two additional lime and fertilizer applications in the near future. He also submitted a request from 15 and 17 Spring Pond Circle that two large bushes located along the entry way be removed and replaced with low maintenance shrubs. The work would be performed by Patten Landscaping. A motion was made by Vice President Mirisola to allot $300 for the project, seconded by Board Member Deb Strazzere. Motion passed.
MAINTENANCE - Chairperson Lee Page and Board Member Deb Strazzere discussed details with the Board concerning the newly hired Hannah Leifheit Cleaning Service in order to establish the frequency of visits and billing periods. After some discussion it was determined by the Board that the $90 fee per visit would be scheduled on a monthly basis.
Board Member Frank McClellan asked if it had been determined that the Community Center will be locked. President Page noted a Residents Only sign had been posted on our bathroom facility and was optimistic that the problem would be resolved without having to take any further action.
SOCIAL - Chairperson Deb Strazzere reported the Labor Day Potluck Dinner was pleasant and enjoyable for all attending. She also reminded the Board that a coffee hour will be held on Monday, September 16th @ 10 AM at the Community Center and that all homeowners are welcomed.
SUNSHINE - President Page noted that Sally Hudgins and Bill Bannister are back in their own homes again, sending good wishes to both.
WELCOMING COMMITTEE - Chairperson Pat Mirisola reported that our new 16 Spring Pond Circle neighbors, Eileen and Barry Leibovitz will be moving in to their new home on September 12th.
A motion to adjourn was made by Vice President Pat Mirisola, seconded by Board Member Deb Strazzere. Motion passed and meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
El Rotsko, SPEHOA Recording Secretary
Join your friends and neighbors for coffee, tea and pastries.
Monday, September 16 at 10:00
Community Center
Hope to see you there
Please sign up in Community Center so we have enough of goodies.
Sponsored by Spring Pond Social Committee