October 13th Minutes
PRESIDENT - President Lee Page called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM with Vice President Pat Mirisola absent and all other Board Members and Officers in attendance.
RECORDING SECRETARY - President Page made a motion to accept the Recording Secretary’s September minutes as written, seconded by Board Member Bob Milbury. Motion passed with minutes on file for review.
TREASURER - Treasurer Joe Strazzere reported that the expenses for September were over budget, noting we paid a deposit on the tree work to be done in November. He added we also paid our electrical expenses for October early. Board Member Bob Milbury made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented, seconded by Board Member Frank McClellan. Motion passed with detailed report on file for review.
ARCHITECTURE - President Page made a motion to approve the installation of two single garage doors with windows at 8 Spring Pond Circle instead of one single garage door as originally requested. President Page also noted that any future homeowner requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Board Member Bob Milbury seconded the motion. Motion passed with a letter of addendum regarding the homeowner's revised request on file for review.
LANDSCAPING - Chairperson Clay Feeter reported the fertilizer application has been delayed due to the present drought conditions but noted that one more treatment will be completed just before the next rainfall in order to strengthen the roots. He also reported that the final mowing service is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28th. A detailed landscaping report is on file for review.
MAINTENANCE - Chairperson Lee Page reported that the installation of six gutters along the back of roofs located at 23 Spring Pond Circle and 19 Ruch Lane has been completed. A detailed maintenance report is on file for review.
SOCIAL - Chairperson Deb Strazzere reported that the Strazzere Pasta Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, October 18th at 5:00 PM. She added that our monthly Community Center Coffee Hour has been scheduled for Monday, October 20th at 10:00 AM.
WELCOMING - President Page presented to the Board a letter from the Trustee of 11 Ruch Lane regarding the Spring Pond Estates Homeowners Association guest restriction policy. The Trustee stated he is not in agreement with this policy and is requesting a letter of clarification from the Association in relation to this matter.
After some discussion, the Board of Directors unanimously agreed that these stipulations remain fair and reasonable as written and that a letter confirming this determination will be forwarded to the Estate Trustee.
A motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Bob Milbury, seconded by Board Member Frank McClellan. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
