SPRING POND ESTATES HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
MONTHLY BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING - OCTOBER 14, 2024
PRESIDENT - President Page called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM with all Board Members and Treasurer Joe Strazzere in attendance. Recording Secretary El Rotsko was absent due to illness. Meeting summarizations were submitted to the Secretary by President Page and Vice President Pat Mirisola to assist in preparing the monthly minutes for file.
President Page commented on how there were more unit ownership changes in September and November than in the last several years. He also read a special note from Sally Hudgins informing the Board that she has moved to Sentry Hill but will retain ownership of 11 Ruch Lane.
RECORDING SECRETARY - Vice President Mirisola made a motion to accept the Recording Secretary’s October minutes as written, seconded by Board Member Frank McClellan. Motion passed with minutes on file for review.
TREASURER - Treasurer Joe Strazzere reported expenses for September were over budget due to payment of the Lee Tree Service Bill. He also noted that Anita Haskell had paid for a portion of the total bill to cover her request to trim the tree located in her front yard. Vice President Mirisola made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as submitted, seconded by Board Member Dave Mulcahey. Motion passed with report on file for review.
ARCHITECTURE - Vice President Pat Mirisola presented to the Board the two-page revised Request for Architectural Change Forms. President Page made a motion to approve the changes, seconded by Vice President Pat Mirisola.
FINANCE - Chairperson Joe Strazzere that the Committee met on October 14th with two committee members in attendance which included discussion on Reserve Funds and also the need to define “Capital Expenditures”.
It was also noted that a member of the Board should be participating in all Finance Committee meetings.
LANDSCAPING - Chairperson Clay Feeter reported that Wicked Green Lawn Services have completed the final lime and fertilizer applications. He also noted that the new shrubbery has been planted at the entry way located at 15 and 17 Spring Pond Circle. Lastly, he reminded the Board that Rainmaker Sprinkler Services will be shutting off the sprinkler systems on Friday, October 18th and that homeowner’s with sprinklers allow the technician access to their control boxes.
MAINTENANCE - Chairperson Lee Page presented two projects to the Board. The first was to paint the Community Center bathroom baseboard and secondly to install larger gutters at 2, 4, 8, 12, 14 and 18 Spring Pond Circle. Also included were 16 and 18 Ruch Lane. The Board approved resources from the operational account. The work is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, October 24th and 25th. Details of the maintenance report are on file for review.
SOCIAL - Chairperson Deb Strazzere reported that the Juliet Luncheon and the Strazzere Italian Dinner were both a success and a good time was had by all. She also reported that the next coffee hour at the Community Center is scheduled for Monday, October 21st at 10:00 AM.
SUNSHINE - President Page reported that long time residents , Sally Hudgins and Ernie Wheeler have left our community and that they will both be missed. Their past contributions over the years have been greatly appreciated.. He also noted that Chairperson Eileen Robert has passed her position on to Paula Page.
WELCOMING COMMITTEE - Chairperson Pat Mirisola reported that the new residents, Barry and Eileen Leibowitz have moved into 16 Spring Pond Circle and that the committee will meet with Victor and Athena Cerulli on Saturday, October 19th. They will be purchasing 11 Spring Pond Circle November 15th. She also noted that Ernie Wheeler, 22 Spring Pond Circle, has moved to the Atria in Newburyport and Peggy Bacon is in the process of purchasing her mother’s home at 20 Spring Pond Circle.
A motion to adjourn was made by Vice President Pat Mirisola, seconded by Board Member Deb Strazzere.
Motion passed and meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
El Rotsko, SPEHOA Recording Secretary
Assisted by President Lee Page and Vice President Pat Mirisola
