Board of Trustees General Meeting
Call to Order:
In attendance:
Board: Wentworth Administration: Attorney:
President
Kevin Byrne Richard
Carpenter Martin Barger
V-P Mary Carhart
Secretary
Karl Strauch Worthmore:
Maintenance
Treasurer
Raymond Johnson Chris Tensen Residents:
David
Anderson Will
Boyce (Attached)
Ned Hammond Jim Sullivan
David Howell
Walter Lohmann
Fr.
Joe Quinlan Capt. Harold Taylor
Seventy-Four
Residents signed in.
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Welcome to all the residents who are in attendance.
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All residents are asked to limit
comments to budget related items.
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Ray reviewed the budget problems of 2003 to include snow, cash flow,
under funded reserves amount, and the special assessment for insurance.
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Ray reviewed the 2004 budget information (attached).
Trustee Reports:
Walter Lohmann:
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Walter reviewed the budget items under his responsibility including
Security, the pool, and other smaller items.
Ned Hammond:
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Ned advised that he and Mary Carhart worked together to establish the
Maintenance budget, which is the largest portion of the budget.
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Ned advised that the gas and oil budget had to be increased due to the
rising cost of fuel.
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Ned advised that extra money was budgeted for tree maintenance, bench
maintenance, concrete repair, gutter, electrical, water, sewer, and
indoor-outdoor carpeting.
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Mary advised that Ned
Karl Strauch:
Secretary
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Karl is the liaison to the Insurance Committee. He presented a proposal that will increase
insurance premiums approximately 8%.
This is within the anticipated insurance premiums prepared for the 2004
budget.
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The premium for insurance is not available until December of each year,
which presents a problem in compiling a budget figure. He advised that industry wide insurance
increases are not negotiable.
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Karl thanked Henry Vullo for his help and dedication as the sole member
of the Insurance Committee.
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Karl advised that every insurance claim potentially increases our
premium.
Dave Howell:
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Dave advised that the sand trap repair was completed thanks to the
Ladies Golf, Lakers, and Golf Committee.
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Dave thanked Tony DeLorenzo and the Golf Committee for providing the
golf course benches.
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Dave advised that golf equipment repairs cost over $5,000 in 2003.
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Dave advised that the golf course enhances the value of the homes in
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Dave thanked Frances Bubenheimer for her service as Movie Committee
Chairperson. He thanked Rosemary
Troianello for assuming the role of Chairperson. The Movie night has been moved to the first
Friday of each month at
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Dave thanked Marlene Ellman, Chairperson, and the Socializers for all
their help in bringing entertainment to the Village.
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Dave thanked the Garden and Landscape Committee and Rosalie Lohmann for
their help.
Dave Anderson:
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Dave advised that his only budget line item is Special Events. He will diligently monitor its budget.
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Dave is also alternate to the Administration contract.
Fr. Joe Quinlan:
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Fr. Joe thanked the House Committee and volunteers for decorating the
Clubhouse.
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Fr. Joe expects to enhance the Billiard Room and possibly the Boathouse
this year.
Ray Johnson: Treasurer
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Ray advised that the Loori Bus contract will remain the same as last
year.
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Ray advised that investment returns have not been as good as in the
past. He hopes to see improvement.
Kevin Byrne:
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Kevin thanked the Board of Trustees and the volunteers for all their
work and accomplishments.
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He advised that repairs are necessary because the Village is
aging. Attempts are being made to fix up
the Village one section at a time.
Questions and Concerns:
Q: Katsy Willey, of 12 Danbury Court, advised the Board of Trustees how much she appreciates their work. She thanked our custodian, Mike, for all his work.
Q: Cathleen Sullivan, of 22 Western Reach, inquired as to how the BOT decides the “storm expense” line item in the budget.
ü Ned Hammond advised that the
storm budget is essentially a guess, as no one can really predict the weather
for the upcoming year. However, money
from the operating reserves can be added to supplement the budget if necessary.
Q: Alice Flynn inquired as to what the “users fees” income line item incorporated.
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The BOT advised that users fees are the pool and golf guest fees.
Q: Ginny Graziano requested that the BOT consider having Maintenance clean out garbage bins.
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Ned Hammond advised that he is already working on a proposal to help
alleviate the problem.
Q: A resident inquired about SLV’s garbage removal procedures.
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Kevin Byrne advised that garbage removal is conducted in-house by
Maintenance, but we must rent the compactor and pay for Marpal to empty it and
take it for disposal.
Q: Joyce Kucera, of 4 Dickinson Court, inquired as to how the square footage of each unit was determined.
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Bud Lingner advised that the square footage is based on the original
floor plans of the developer.
Announcements:
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Kevin Byrne thanked all residents who show an interest in
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Mary Carhart advised that Will Boyce will be leaving
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Chris Tensen from Worthmore thanked the BOT and residents for their
past and continued support. He thanked
Mary Carhart for “incredible dedication” over the years.
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Will Boyce thanked residents for their support. He will still be assisting with the Worthmore
Oversight meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard Carpenter Karl Strauch
Administration Manager Board Secretary