SPRING POND ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
PRESIDENT - President Lee Page called the meeting to order with all Board Members and Officers in attendance and welcomed Board Member Frank McClellan’s return to the Great State of Maine.
President Page once again acknowledged the loss of our dear friends and neighbors, Sally Krasowski and David Mulcahey. He also noted the recent loss of our neighboring friend from the Bayberry Community, Isabel Sanz, and offered sincere condolences to all of their families from the SPEHOA Community.
President Page also referred to an informational letter from the Board of Directors addressing several important issues that our members should be made aware of. This informational letter is being distributed to every household within the SPEHOA Community in the near future.
RECORDING SECRETARY - Board Member Deb Strazzere made a motion to accept the Recording Secretary’s April 13th minutes as written, seconded by Vice President Pat Mirisola.
Motion passed unanimously with minutes on file for review.
Recording Secretary Rotsko distributed the minutes from the Annual June, 2025 meeting to the Board for their review and approval, noting these minutes will be included in the informational packets she is preparing for the Annual Meeting on June 9th and will be distributed to all Association Members.
She then reported that there will be Proxy Request Forms in the Community Center for those members who are unable to cast their votes in person at the Annual Meeting and to kindly forward these forms to her prior to June 2nd.
Lastly, Recording Secretary Rotsko noted she is requesting all Committee Chairpersons who would like to have their Annual Report included in the information packets to please forward their written reports to her prior to June 2nd.
TREASURER - Treasurer Joe Strazzere reported expenses for March were over budget and that April should be under budget based on bills paid and received so far. President Page made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Vice President Mirisola. Motion passed unanimously with detailed Treasurer’s report on file for review.
Treasurer Strazzere presented the Board with 2026/2027 Budget with the recommendation that we increase our monthly Association Fee an additional $25.00 per month. President Page made a motion to approve the increase bringing the monthly payment to $325.00. Motion was seconded by Board Member Frank McClellan. Motion passed unanimously. This will be presented to our Association Members at the June 9th Annual Meeting where they will have the option to accept or reject the increase recommendation. Treasurer Strazzere also reported that two meetings have been scheduled at the Community Center to give Association members the opportunity to review this year’s budget prior to casting their vote at the Annual Meeting on June 9th. The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13th at 11:00 AM and again on Wednesday, May 20th at 6:30 PM.
BY-LAWS & COVENANTS - Chairperson Pat Mirisola reported it was determined that the By-Laws and Covenants are status quo. She also noted reference to Section 2.6 of the Declarations, and will submit a copy of the “Rules for Homeowners from Your Board” and a copy of the “Rules of the Road” to further detail the intent, which will be included in the June 9th Annual Meeting Informational Packet.
President Page reiterated, per the By-Laws & Covenants, the importance of no parking on the streets of Ruch Lane and Spring Pond Circle, allowing only for 15-minute drop-offs.
ELECTION - Election Committee Member Rotsko reported for Chairperson Pamela Milbury that they will be counting the ballots on Friday, May 15th. There will be a notice posted at the Community Center with the election results.
LANDSCAPING - Chairperson Clay Feeter reported that Wicked Green applications for fertilizer and crab grass prevention have been scheduled. He also noted that Patten is scheduled to repair any storm damage issues in the near future.
MAINTENANCE - Chairperson Lee Page referenced Patten Grounds will repair snowplow damage to aluminum cladding around the garage at 28 Spring Pond Circle. A detailed maintenance report is on file for review.
SOCIAL - Chairperson Deb Strazzere reported that the committee will be meeting on May 22nd to schedule the 2026/27 calendar of events.
WELCOMING COMMITTEE - Chairperson Pat Mirisola reported that the committee met with our new neighbors, Rise’ and Allen Rosen, 24 Spring Pond Circle on Thursday, April 16th.
Chairperson Bob Milbury made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Vice President Pat Mirisola.
Motion passed and meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eleanor Rotsko, Recording Secretary - SPEHOA
