Board of Directors Meeting
July 28, 2009
3pm Meadow Hill Club House
Those present: J.Goselin, L.Weeks, L.May, I.Adamson, J.Trustey, J.Harris. D.Covert
President J.Goselin called the meeting to order.
Owners Forum
Unit owner L.Fillion #182 has issues with pool users who are in violation of pool rules. Pool rule # 12.10 states that residents must remain with their guests.Owner requests that a large sign be posted at the pool stating:
1. sign in procedure
2. hours for children
3. obligation of owners
Unit owner D.Kaplan #129 spoke on his observation of pool rules being ignored.
A notice will be placed in the next issue of the LARK regarding these rules.
Unit owner D.Kycia # 244 has several requests regarding the landscaping of the common area next to her unit. Over grown shrubs need to be removed and in general the area needs to be cleaned out. J.Harris will investigate the area and report back to the BOD.
Unit owner R.Parenteau #19 has had damage done to carpeting in his unit due to “ice-damming” last winter. The carpet needs to be replaced. He asked that the BOD help him to resolve the question of responsibility in this matter. J.Goselin will speak to APM in the am.
Unit owner M.Pensiero #32 had questions regarding the installation of heat tapes, and trees next to her unit that need to be topped.
Unit owner R.Bouchard #171 shared information he has gathered concerning an advanced and less expensive way to repave roads that the Town of Glastonbury is utilizing. He suggested that the BOD consider this as an option in the future. He also provided information that the Town of Glastonbury plans are in place to replace a bridge near the river in Earle Park.
Unit owner P.Marin #46 appeared before the BOD to discuss the BOD’s policy directive concerning age restriction @ M.H.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read, corrected and approved.
Superintendent Report
D.Covert presented updated work orders to the BOD. He will install a sign at the pool with regard to pool rules as previously discussed.
Financial Report
L.May presented a budget report.
$312,000.00 remains in the reserve fund He reported that the cash flow has been quite adequate to fund our expenses.
Correspondence
A letter from D.Goselin,Amenities chairman, outlining possible future projects was read. She will be asked to attend next months meeting to discuss new blinds for the club house and the replacement of the kitchen unit at the Hollister House.
A discussion concerning the rental of the club house by a non-resident resulted in a reminder that an owner must be present during the event. Documentation of a lease needs to be sent to M.Demay.
A letter from E.Strong, Grounds chairman was read to the board. It will be published in the Aug. LARK.
Old Business
Unit owner K.Collins- #272 A motion was made and seconded to deny her request for a walkway to be installed from the back of the unit to the street. All in favor.
Revised By-Laws discussion tabled.
Revised M.H.rules #10.1, #12.3 and #12.16….a motion was made and seconded to approve the revision of these rules. All in favor.
The BOD will continue to monitor the “bubbling” issue in regard to the siding.
Unit Owner M.Camerato #44 will be asked to appear before the BOD to discuss dog issues. APM will set the date.
New Business
A motion was made and seconded to purchase three speed bumps and a total of 14 signs at a cost not to exceed $4,000. The BOD voted in favor of this motion
Apm will be asked to send a letter to all owners asking them to verify the names of all residents and the date of their birth.
The BOD went into executive session.
The BOD came out of executive session.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the request of unit owner P.Marin to sell his unit to a person under the age of 55. All in favor.
The installation of park benches was tabled.
Respectfully submitted,
I.Adamson, Sec.
Meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm