Stannard Beach Association BOD Meeting June 20, 2015
The meeting, in the repaired Connell Pavilion, was called to
order by George Dallas at 9:10 am.
Minutes from the Board meeting dated May 24, 2015 were read.
Edit was proposed to made to remove the names of persons in arrears on Assn
dues. Just say there is an outstanding balance due. Motion to accept the
minutes with edits was made by Merle Katzman, 2nd by George Palmer.
All agreed, motion passed.
Treasurer’s report: Laura Petchler reported finding a
completed, paid up mortgage note for the pavilion, parking lot and tennis
courts in the safe deposit box!
Our bank balance is $99507.93 plus a CD for $6099,60. Several unexpected repairs were performed:
Cedar Ln swail on north side of parking lot was cleaned out and is running
freely now, the pavilion was repaired – rotten wood replaced and chicken wire
replaced with plastic type, and groin #1 was repaired. All totaled approx.
$8000.
The proposed budget for 2015-2016 was presented and
reviewed. A motion was made by John Abella, 2nd by Harvey Robbins,
that the Board recommend no increase in assessments this year, even though the
Town of Westbrook mil rate has gone up.
All in favor, motion passed.
Mark Apter would like to commemorate what would have been
his parents’ 100th birthday by purchasing 2 benches for the public
areas by tennis court and playground. The assn. will pay to have these
professionally installed on cement pads.
Rules Committee: John Abella reported that an Assn member
who had been renting their cottage short term, in violation of the by laws, was
sent a certified letter, acknowledged it and spoke with the rules committee to
clarify that rentals must be 30 days/one month or longer. The Assn member understands the rules and
said they would not rent for less than a month any longer.
The Pizza Party is set for Friday, June 26, 2015.
Directory: Steve Mason is updating the directory.
By-laws: Sharon Bender, Laura Petchler and George Dallas
have received a small number of suggestions for edits to the by laws. Please
send your suggestions in now.
Security: Fred starts next Friday, June 26, 2015.
He has a stand in for 3 weekends and is training him now.
Water’s Edge spotlight update: Tina Datillo was unaware of a
problem with the spotlight shining down our beach and will look into it.
Lyman right of way:
Costs include $16,200 labor
3,300 engineering oversite
3000
legal fees
$22,500
-8,000 from Lou Brown $14,000 funds needed
A motion was made to include all associated fees in this
project and take the full amount to the Association . Motion by Jerry Skolnick
, 2nd by Connie Tosto.
8 in favor, 3 against, motion passed.
Jerry Skolnick noted that releases proposed to date list Ron
Lyman as the owner when in fact the home is in a trust; need documents reviewed
and corrected.
Motion to adjourn made by Merle Katzman, 2nd by
Mark Miller, all in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 am.
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