Spring Pond Estates Homeowners Association
Monthly Board Meeting
August 13, 2018
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Secretary Rotsko asked for comments and/or corrections regarding July 9, 2018 minutes.
Motion was made by Jane Laughton to accept minutes, seconded by Frank McClellan. Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Strazzere presented his report noting all accounts had been successfully transferred in his name and thanked the board for their patience during the transition.
He presented the expenses for the month of July which were status quo. The bill in the amount of $3648.00 from Patten Lawn Care was not received in time for the August meeting and will be reflected in his August report. However, the bill in the amount of $1345.00 from Libby-Scott for driveway repairs was included in his report.
Board Member Nancy Winograd expressed her concern for the increased expense listed under Water & Sewer. Treasurer Strazzere explained the amount included the cost for maintaining the water hydrants.
Motion was made by Nancy Winograd to accept the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Beth Kaplan. Motion passed unanimously. (Treasurer’s full report on file for review)
LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE
Chairperson Rainforth discussed the challenges to our landscaping during the month of July due to high temperatures and numerous thunder and rain storms. She stated with the help of Mainely Grass the grass is finally starting to re-appear. Mainely Grass will also be making a service call this week to apply additional chemicals at their expense.
Chairperson Rainforth also stated John Patten Lawn Care Service is finally getting current in their maintenance schedule and thanked his customers for their patience.
Motion was made by Beth Kaplan to accept report and seconded by Frank McClellan. Motion passed unanimously. (Landscaping Committee full report on file for review)
MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE
Chairperson Lee Page reported on several items. He discussed the work he had completed at 11 Spring Pond Circle concerning the drainage issue. He also repaired the shed ramp and he installed weight bearing brackets on the wall bookshelf in the community center. He will also be reapplying weed killer along the emergency exit. (Maintenance Committee full report on file for review)
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Chairperson Nancy Winograd reported that there will be an Annual Labor Day Pot Luck Dinner at the Community Center on Monday, September 3rd at 6:30 PM with an open invitation to all Spring Pond Estates Homeowners.
NEW BUSINESS
In reference to storm draining issues, Chairperson Rainforth asked that a vote be taken by the Board allowing for two small repairs to be completed for the time being. Motion was made by Nancy Winograd, seconded by Beth Kaplan. Motion passed unanimously.
Chairperson Rainforth stated there would be a future walk-through at Spring Pond Estates
to determine where additional drainage repairs will be needed and at what cost.
President Rainforth and Treasurer Strazzere noted The York Land Trust has scheduled their annual boundary walk for Tuesday, August 14th @ 9:30 AM.
HOMEOWNER’S COMMENTS
In reference to the forthcoming repairs to the cable service at 6 Spring Pond Circle and the Cable Company and Dig Safe flags that were placed on the property of 8 Spring Pond Circle last May, Spectrum Cable Company has yet to determine when the repairs will be completed.
Motion to adjourn made by Beth Kaplan and seconded by Nancy Winograd. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Eleanor Rotsko
