SPRING POND ESTATES HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING - NOVEMBER 11, 2024
PRESIDENT - President Lee Page called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Vice President Pat Mirisola attended meeting via mobile connection, with Board Member Frank McClellan absent. Treasurer Joe Strazzere and all other Board Members were in attendance.
President Page noted a group of local veterans gathered together at Norma’s Restaurant to honor our veterans on this significant day of remembrance.
RECORDING SECRETARY - Vice President Mirisola noted a correction be made in the October minutes reflecting the motion to accept be changed from the month of November to the month of October minutes. President Page made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction, seconded by Board Member Deb Strazzere. Motion passed with corrected October minutes on file for review.
TREASURER - Treasurer Joe Strazzere reported the expenses for October ended over budget due to the cost of the first part of the gutter project, but also noted the expenses for November will likely be around budget. Vice President Mirisola made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Board Member Dave Mulcahey. Motion passed with detailed Treasurer’s Report on file for review.
ARCHITECTURE - President Page reported that Joe Krasowski, 17 Ruch Lane was notifying the Board of his intent to install a guard around the base of his house to deter rodents from entering his home and that he will be financially responsible for taking this course of action. The Board noted and accepted his request.
FINANCE - Chairperson Joe Strazzere reported that at the last Finance Committee meeting there was some discussion pertaining to the definition of Capital Improvement Projects. President Page read the definition to the Board verbatim which stated “Funds in the Capital Reserve Fund should be used to pay for a capital improvement and not for ordinary maintenance expenses. A capital improvement is an expenditure for the long-term repair, replacement or betterment of items (assets) whose life expectancy is five years or more than five years.”
President Page noted he would be attending the next Financial Committee Meeting scheduled for November 25th where discussion on this issue would be continued and will report his findings to the Board at their December meeting. He added he did not believe there was a need to revise the By-Laws at this time and that members of the Finance Committee are welcome to attend the December Board meeting in order to further discuss interpretation and clarification regarding this matter.
LANDSCAPING - Chairperson Clay Feeter reported that Wicked Green presented to the Association the option to pay next year’s lawn care expense in advance in order to take advantage of their pre-pay discount rate. President Page made a motion that we would continue to pay for their lawn care services on a monthly basis, seconded by Board Member Deb Strazzere. Motion passed.
MAINTENANCE - Chairperson Page reported that there was a propane gas leak at 19 Ruch Lane and that D. F. Richard made the necessary repairs. He also noted that unanticipated repairs were discovered after the recent gutter work was completed and in turn made a motion to make these necessary additional repairs at 16 Spring Pond Circle for $1025 and for $750 at 14 Spring Pond Circle. Motion was seconded by Board Member Dave Mulcahey. Motion passed. Detailed maintenance report on file for review.
PLOWING - Chairperson Jane Laughton requested clarification on Patten Landscaping plowing and shoveling services for the upcoming Winter season. It was determined that all services would be status quo. It was also noted that Anita Haskell will be Co-Chair with Jane and will be responsible for overseeing the Ruch Lane section of Spring Pond Estates.
SOCIAL - Chairperson Deb Strazzere reported that our next Community Center Coffee Hour is scheduled for November 18th @ 10:00 AM and that our Annual Holiday get together is scheduled for December 8th with more details to follow.
SUNSHINE CLUB - For future reference, President Page reported that Chairperson Eileen Robert has passed her position on to Paula Page.
WELCOMING COMMITTEE - Chairperson Pat Mirisola officially welcomed our new neighbors, Barry & Eileen Leibowitz to their new home at 16 Spring Pond Circle. Also, Victor & Athena Cerulli have purchased 11 Spring Pond Circle. Sales of additional properties within our Spring Pond Estates community will be reported as more details become available.
Board Member Deb Strazzere made a motion to adjourn, seconded by President Page. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
El Rotsko, Recording Secretary, SPEHOA
