Tuesday, September 22, 2020

September Board Meeting Minutes

                                                     Spring Pond Estates Homeowners Association

                                                   Monthly Meeting Minutes - September 14, 2020

                                                                     

PRESIDENT - President Sally LeMon called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM with all Board members in attendance. President LeMon expressed her gratitude to Maintenance Committee Chairperson Lee Page and committee members Bill Bannister, Bob Milbury and Joe Strazzere for their assistance with the groundwork preparation that lead to the successful completion of our recent sealcoating project. It was a major undertaking and she was appreciative of everyone involved for their help and assistance.

RECORDING SECRETARY - Recording Secretary El Rotsko asked the Board to review both the regularly scheduled August 10th Board minutes along with the August 24th special Board meeting minutes which had been called to order to discuss the SPE sealcoating project. Vice President Sally Hudgins made a motion to accept both minutes as written, seconded by Treasurer Strazzere. Motion Passed unanimously (Minutes on file for review).

TREASURER - Treasurer Joe Strazzere reported that the expenses for the month of August came under budget but that the September budget will run over due to expenses incurred related to the sealcoating project. He also reported he had withdrawn $10,000 from our Reserve Account in order to cover this additional expense. (Itemized Treasurer’s Report on file for review).

LANDSCAPING - Chairperson Sally LeMon reported that due to drought issues this past Summer, the Proscape irrigation system on common ground had been turned off. She added that Patten Landscaping will maintain a mowing schedule of every other week and will continue to do so until to the end of our Fall clean-up. 

MAINTENANCE - Chairperson Lee Page recommended the Board establish an annual preventive maintenance plan with Life Safety Fire Protection, Inc. in the amount of $1675. This service would ensure the sprinkler system located at the Community Center would be properly maintained on a regular basis. Chairperson Lee Page made a motion to authorize and initiate this agreement which was seconded by Vice President Sally Hudgins.  Motion was unanimously passed.

Chairperson Page reviewed eight additional maintenance issues he had recently addressed. A detailed description of each of these items will be listed on file at the Community Center.

He concluded his report by thanking his Maintenance Committee members for a job well done regarding the sealcoating project stating it was a good team effort.

NEW BUSINESS - President Sally LeMon informed the Board that she is in the process of obtaining the service rates for the upcoming Winter season from D. F. Richard.  She has requested they submit this information in writing so that these charges can be posted at the Community Center for our review. 

President LeMon also reported she had been notified of a leak under the kitchen sink at 17 Spring Pond Circle which had caused some structural damage.  After contacting both the homeowner’s and Spring Pond Estates’ insurance companies, it was determined that the homeowner’s insurance would be responsible for covering all repairs.  President LeMon stated a letter confirming this action will be submitted to the Association by Patriot’s Insurance Company for file and/or future reference.

Motion to adjourn was made by Recording Secretary Rotsko at 7:30 PM, seconded by Treasurer Strazzere.

Respectfully Submitted, El Rotsko, Recording Secretary, SPEHOA

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

September Board Meeting - Monday, September 14th

 Just a friendly reminder...



Monthly Board Meetings are held in the Community Center on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.

The next meeting is Monday, September 14, 2020.

As always, all homeowners are welcomed to attend. Masks required.

Monday, August 31, 2020

ATTENTION: Sealcoating - Wednesday and Thursday, September 9th and 10th

SPRING POND ESTATES HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION

August 31, 2020

To all Spring Pond Estates Home Owners:

The Spring Pond Estates Homeowners Association (SPEHOA) Board of Directors (BOD) authorized on August 24, 2020 the sealcoating of Spring Pond Circle (SPC), Ruch Lane, and the Community Center roadways and driveways in accordance with the SPEHOA Long Range Plan.  The cost will be paid out of SPEHOA contingency funds and no assessment to homeowner is required.

After reviewing three estimates, Diamond Asphalt Services, Inc. was selected for the project, which is planned for Wed and Thursday, September 9th and 10th.  The project will take a full day to apply the coatings and another full day before it can be driven on without damaging the new surface.  Expect to not be able to drive to your garage on Wednesday and Thursday (until 6 PM).   

Please plan to park your cars along Styles Lane on Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning before the sealcoating is scheduled to begin.  Plan to walk on grassy areas to your rear entrances.

  There will be limited foot traffic across roads to get to your home on Wednesday.  Roads can be walked on 6 hours after coating.  Barriers will be in place to prevent other cars from outside from entering and residents from leaving on treated roads.  

We understand this is an inconvenience for all and a major concern for those who have mobility and walking problems.  So we are trying to provide advance notice so each homeowner can have a contingency plan prepared to access their homes, get meals delivered, or make other arrangement with friends and relatives to get meals and supplies during the period when you will not be able to use your cars on our SPC roads.

This project will provide a strong adhesive coating and extend the life of the asphalt road, which is wearing away from snow plowing and long-term use.  We also think the improved look of a continuous black surface on the roads and driveways will greatly enhance the look of the community and improve the value and curb appeal of your home.

We will keep you updated on the project and any rain delays but wanted to let you know as soon as possible to enable your planning.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Lee Page

Maintenance Committee


How you can be prepared

⦁ Work starts Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 AM

⦁ Have any cars you need to use parked on Styles lane before that time

⦁ You can walk on the roads starting Thursday morning, September 10th

⦁ You can drive on the roads starting Thursday evening, September 10th after 6:00 PM

⦁ Mail will not be delivered on Wednesday and Thursday

⦁ If you have any questions, ask any Board Member