SPRING POND ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING
MARCH 10, 2025
PRESIDENT - President Lee Page called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM and noted that, due to health reasons, Board Member Dave Mulcahey has stepped down from his position. President Page, Board Members and Officers all expressed their appreciation for Dave’s contributions throughout the years.
President Page will be scheduling a special meeting in order to appoint a volunteer to represent this Board of Directors position until the next official election in June.
RECORDING SECRETARY - President Page made a motion to accept the Recording Secretary’s February minutes as written, seconded by Vice President Pat Mirisola. Motion passed with minutes on file for review.
TREASURER - Treasurer Joe Strazzere reported that expenses were under budget for the month of February. He noted there is an open question regarding why snow was raked from some roofs five times during the month of February and who should be responsible for paying for this service. Discussions with Patten Landscaping and Plowing are ongoing in the hopes that a resolve can be reached prior to paying the February invoice. Vice President Mirisola made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Board Member Frank McClellan.
Motions passed with detailed Treasurer’s Report on file for review.
ELECTION - Committee member El Rotsko reported for Chairperson Pamela Milbury that they will be meeting again on March 12th and that details of the election process will be posted at the Community Center as there occur. It was noted that there will be three vacant Board of Directors positions available to fill and that the deadline for interested parties to submit their applications to run for office will be on Thursday, April 17th.
LANDSCAPING - Chairperson Clay Feeter reported that there will be ongoing discussions with Patten Landscaping in the near future regarding repairing portions of the common areas in the vicinity of the Community Center.
MAINTENANCE - Chairperson Lee Page reported on damage to 14 Spring Pond Circle due to high winds on March 6th and 7th and that he had contacted the homeowner who is presently in Florida. He noted that Brandon Aiken (B’s Painting and Construction) has already made the necessary repairs.
PLOWING - Chairperson Jane Loughran and President Page will be meeting with Patten Landscaping and Plowing regarding concerns about this year’s plowing services and how they could be improved to better serve road safety within our community. They will all be discussing the subject of roof raking to determine when the removal of snow accumulations should be performed.
SOCIAL - Chairperson Deb Strazzere reported that the next coffee hour social is scheduled for Monday, March 17th at 10:00 AM with a St. Patrick’s Day theme, reminding all in attendance to “bring their own cups” to help eliminate the use of non-recyclable products. She also noted that the final coffee social will be held on Monday, April 21st at 10:00 AM with the possibility of “The Joe Strazzere’s Delicious Breakfast Bulkies” making a comeback! The monthly coffee hour socials are scheduled to resume in the Fall.
SUNSHINE - Chairperson Paula Page posted the March notice listing El Rotsko, Jan Schlapak and Ric Schlapak, coincidentally, all celebrating their 39th birthdays!
OLD BUSINESS - President Page reported that the status regarding the 15 Spring Pond Circle transfer of deed was still pending with details and updates to follow.
There was also more discussion about the misuse of our Community Center by Non-Association Members with the possibility of installing a key pad lock box on the entrance door limiting access to Association Members only.
Vice President Pat Mirisola made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Board Member Deb Strazzere. Motion passed and meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
El Rotsko, Recording Secretary, SPEHOA
