IN ATTENDANCE
Pat Mirisola, Beth Kaplan, Deb Strazzere, Frank McClellan
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Motion to accept September 14th monthly meeting minutes: Passed unanimously.
BUDGET
Treasurer’s Report (Copies of full report available in CC)
Sept expenses were under budget
Reserves continue to grow as planned.
Monthly dues income: $11,050
Transferred the budgeted $3,067 to our Reserve Account
Reserves: As of September- $229,465.65
Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report: Passed
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Architecture Committee – No Activity
Bylaws Committee - No activity
Elections Committee - No activity
Finance Committee – No activity
Landscaping Committee (Full report on file in CC)
Report submitted by Diane Kaplan, Chairperson:
Patten Mowing
October 14th & Oct 27th
Mowing Invoice for Oct = $3,311.30
Pruning & Trimming Oct
Forsythia, Viburnum and Shrubs around utility boxes – Oct 15th & 16th
Dogwood on SPC next to large utility (water/sewer)
Weeping Cherry Tree between 6 & 8 SPC (Hylka & Rotsko respectively)
The three Maple Trees along the driveway at the Community Center
Pruning & Trimming Invoice for Oct = $1,403.10
Wicked Green – Lawn Treatment
Wicked Green – Oct 23rd
Fertilization & Weed Control 5 (final of the season). Notes: Granular slow-release fertilizer providing nutrients needed to strengthen roots. Will help the lawn build immunity against winter stress and fuel healthy, quick green-up in spring.
Invoice for Oct = $429.00
Long-Range Planning
Report submitted by Joe Strazzere, Chairperson
Recommendations for the Board:
Projects to be Deferred for at least one year:
First Phase of roads, driveways and parking
Retaining wall repairs
Extend downspouts underground as needed
Lighting, sign, mailbox replacements (may consider painting if needed)
Community Center A/C replacement
Projects to be Undertaken next year and funded by reserves:
Irrigation expansion if needed
Lawn reconstruction
Improve drainage around houses as needed (ongoing)
Community Center A/C rusted filter replacement
Recommend that a new Reserve Study NOT be funded and performed next fiscal year. Joe contacted Criterium Engineers, they indicated it would cost $5,850 for a new study
Maintenance
Report submitted by Lee Page, Chairperson
Patten Grounds – Installed a pipe in a drainage ditch to collect rainwater runoff from roof gutters at 22 & 24 SPC which exits into the culvert along the street.
Quality Insulation of Portsmouth scheduled on 10/16 to install a new gutter on the front porch of 24 SPC which will exit directly into the new pipe.
Trying to find a roofer to install heat tapes on roofs at 15 & 19 Ruch Lane
Will contact D.F. Richard to schedule a CC furnace cleaning in Nov
Social Committee
Deb Strazzere, Chairperson provided update:
Next event: Soup Dinner – Cancelled due to low sign-up
Sunshine Committee
October birthdays posted
Welcoming Committee – No activity
Website – No activity
Next meeting
Next meeting to be held on Monday, November 9, 2026
Motion to adjourn was made and passed unanimously.
