MEETING MINUTES
SPEHOA JULY BOARD MEETING
Date: July 13, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting called to order by: Pat Mirisola, President
IN ATTENDANCE
Pat Mirisola, Beth Kaplan, Rob Milbury, Deb Strazzere, Frank McClellan
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to accept June 8th monthly meeting minutes: Passed unanimously.
BUDGET
Treasurer’s Report
June expenses over budget due to:
o Lawn mowing
o Spring cleanup trailing into June
July expenses expected to be under budget due to:
o Every-other-week mowing schedule
Monthly dues income: $11,050
Reserves: Approximately $220,000, matching projections
Patton hourly rate increase: From $60 → $65/hr
Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report: Passed.
REPORTS
Committee reports
Architecture Committee
Diane Kaplan, Chairperson presented two homeowner requests
Two applications reviewed:
1. Susan Carlson & Raymond Michalowski
o Replace kitchen casement window (mechanism broken, no repair parts)
o Replace sliding glass door with same clear-glass model.
o Contractor: Samsung Home Services (Springvale, ME)
o Work includes siding removal/reinstallation, spray foam, trim replacement, etc.
o Board approval required and received.
2. Barry & Eileen Leibowitz
o Replace front walkway (10 x 4.5) using Cambridge Limestone Quarry pavers.
o Existing cracked concrete to be removed.
o Same footprint; cosmetic improvement
o Board approval required and received.
Bylaws Committee
No activity
Elections Committee
No activity
Finance Committee
No activity
Landscaping Committee
Report submitted by Clay Feeter and read by Diane Kaplan:
New volunteers: Diane Kaplan, Jane Brown, Peggy Bibeau, Ray Michalowski, Sue Bannister (Consultant)
Mowing reduced to every other week due to heat, low rainfall, and budget.
Wicked Green performed two lawn treatments (fertilization, weed control, grub prevention)
Additional weed spraying completed July 8 after homeowner concerns.
Roadside lawn damage from plowing remains an issue; Diane Kaplan volunteered to assess and will coordinate with Clay on next steps.
Social Committee
Deb Strazzere, Chairperson provided update:
Ice Cream Social: July 22 at 6 PM
Flyers delivered to Stiles and Orin Lane; sign-up sheet posted.
Sunshine Committee
July birthdays posted
Welcoming Committee
Pat Mirisola, Chairperson provided update:
20 Spring Pond Circle preparing for sale; realtor missed scheduled photo appointment.
Pat Mirisola will reach out to realtor to reschedule.
Website
Annual meeting minutes not yet posted; Pat will confirm with El if drafted.
Old Business
No update regarding Complaint from Jeff Hudgins
New Business
Homeowner asked about posting Wicked Green – weed control treatment dates if available
Posting on Community Center to request Volunteer for Secretary (Beth Kaplan, VP will take
minutes on an interim basis)
NEXT MEETING
Next meeting to be held on Monday, August 10, 2026
Motion to adjourn was made and passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Beth M Kaplan, Vice President
