SPRING POND ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING
APRIL 14, 2025
PRESIDENT - President Lee Page called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM with Board Member Deb Strazzere and Treasurer Joe Strazzere absent.
President Page confirmed that the Board of Directors had unanimously appointed Pamela Milbury to fulfill the Board Member position for Dave Mulcahey until the end of his term in June.
RECORDING SECRETARY - President Page made a motion to accept the Recording Secretary’s March minutes as written, seconded by Vice President Pat Mirisola. Motion passed with minutes on file for review.
TREASURER - President Page reported for Treasurer Strazzere noting the expenses for March were under budget. He added that expenses for April will be close to budget based on bills paid and received so far.
It was also determined by the Board of Directors that the Association would split the cost with Patten Landscaping for roof snow removal services performed during the month of February.
President Page made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Vice President Pat Mirisola. Motion passed with detailed Treasurer’s Report on file for review
ARCHITECTURE - President Page noted that both above and inground propane gas tank replacements did not have to get the approval of the Architectural Committee beforehand, but that homeowner should notify the BOD of their intent.
ELECTION - Chairperson Pamela Milbury reported that there are three Board of Directors vacancies available and the deadline for interested parties to apply is April 17th.
FINANCE - President Page reported for Chairperson Joe Strazzere noting the 4th Finance Committee meeting of the fiscal year was held on Monday, March 31st with all members in attendance
The committee examined three budget scenarios for the upcoming fiscal year:
- A budget with no increase in monthly dues
- A budget with a $20 monthly increase in dues
- A budget with a $30 monthly increase in dues
The Financial Committee unanimously recommended a $30 increase bringing the dues total to $300 per month.
President Page made a motion to approve the $30 per month dues increase recommendation, seconded by Vice President Pat Mirisola. Motion passed unanimously.
President Page reported there would be two informational meetings scheduled during the month of May for all Association Members to attend, allowing them the opportunity to review the Financial Committee’s recommendations prior to voting on the budget at the Annual Meeting in June.
LANDSCAPING - Chairperson Clay Feeter presented a quote for the cost of grinding two stumps located at 2 Spring Pond Circle. He also quoted the cost to repair the common grounds located in the vicinity of the Community Center by adding loam and planting wild flowers. It was determined that additional quotes for both projects would be helpful in making a final decision on which company would best suit our particular needs.
MAINTENANCE - Chairperson Lee Page reported he would be accessing structural storm damage and report his findings at the next meeting.
PLOWING - Chairperson Jane Laughton and President Page met with John Patten to express their concerns regarding their issues with snow removal services along with their suggestions to help better serve our community in the future.
SOCIAL - President Page reported for Chairperson Deb Strazzere noting the final coffee hour gathering at the Community Center (until next Fall) will be held on Monday, April 23rd @ 10:00 AM. REMINDERS - Sign-up sheet located inside Community Center and please BYOC (Bring Your Own Cups)
OLD BUSINESS - President Page reported to the Board that a request to annex property at 15 Spring Pond Circle via a Transfer of Deed has been rescinded.
Respectfully Submitted,
El Rotsko, Recording Secretary, SPEHOA
