Shadow Lake Village

Minutes for the Business Meeting

February 23, 2006

Call to order 9:30 am

Flag Salute:

Walter Lohmann

 

 

Roll Call:

 

Trustees:

Ø     Roger Nicholson

Ø     David Anderson(Present Late)

Ø     Margaret Mary Bambury

Ø     Jane Beckett (Excused)

Ø     Kevin Byrne

Ø     Walter Lohmann

Ø     Cathleen Sullivan

Ø     Warren Van Nosdall

Ø     Angela Vullo (Excused)

Administration Managers:

Ø     Dan Cavalli & Kate Barrett

Maintenance Manager:

Ø     Mike Hynes & Robert Casselli

Security Manager:

Ø     Captain Byrnes

Resident Attendance:

FINAL COPY WILL INCLUDE ATTENDANCE

Approval of Minutes:

A motion to approve the Workshop Minutes and Executive Session Minutes for January 19, 2006 was made by Walter Lohmann and seconded by Cathleen Sullivan. All members present voted in favor.   A motion was made to accept the minutes of the January 26, 2006 Business Meeting and Executive Session Minutes by Walter Lohmann and seconded by Cathleen Sullivan.  All members present voted in favor. 

Treasurer’s Report:

By Warren Van Nosdall:

·        Warren Van Nosdall reviewed the Operations Budget.

Maintenance Report:

By Mike Hynes:

Ø           Maintenance is currently one man short

Ø           Clean-up of the snowstorm of February 11-12, 2006 is almost complete

Ø            Siding is one week behind due to the weather

Ø           There were 277 work orders this month. Of those, 249 have been closed with 28 still open.

 

Security Report:

 

By Captain Byrnes:

Ø     Captain Byrnes reported that there had been 18 incident reports this month with a 24 minute response time.

Ø     Captain Byrne asked the residents to report to maintenance any covers knocked off or missing on the utility boxes throughout the Village.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administration Report:

By Dan Cavalli:

o       Dan Cavalli reported that the garbage vendor he has been talking to is willing to remove the newspapers from the property as well as the garbage.

o       Dan Cavalli reported that the Board has been negotiating with the current landscaper, Down To Earth, and are making progress on “leaf hours, snow hours”, and other issues of concern

 

 

Committee Reports:

There were no Committee reports this month.

Trustee Reports:

 

ü     Walter Lohmann discussed his opinions on the Verizon cell phone tower.

ü     Cathleen Sullivan discussed the Medicare Part D Prescription Plan assistance being offered by Assemblyman Thompson’s office.

ü     Cathleen Sullivan reminded everyone that Meridian Health Care and Whole Foods will be hosting a demonstration on heart healthy meals on March 22, 2006 at 4:00. Free samples will be offered.

ü     Roger Nicholson reported that the list of clubs would be reviewed for insurance purposes.

ü     Roger Nicholson reported that the role of the liaison will be reported at the next meeting.

 

 

 

 

Residents’ Comments/Business:

Þ   Tennis courts need to be fixed for safety issues.

Þ   Is Down To Earth going to address the mole issue and the weeds?  They will be reporting to the Board next week on both issues,

Þ   Resident reported a problem with cars parked with expired tags and for extended periods of time. Advised to report to security.

Þ   Requested Down To Earth address all sections of the Village and not always start their clean-up at the entranceway.

Þ   Residents are not always using their garages. Advised to report to security.

Þ   Steps on Andover Court near creek need a railing. Mike Hynes to investigate & address.

Þ   Dog walkers should wear reflective tape or light colored clothing at night. Kate Barrett will discuss with Katsy Willey (Pet Club) and advertise this fact on Channel 21.

Þ   Several homeowners voiced their opinions on the Verizon cell phone tower issue.

Þ   Comcast advised a resident that the Comcast box located near her home must be closed for her to receive proper service as the wires are exposed and when they get wet, etc. it interferes with her service.  Dan Cavalli will address with Comcast.

Þ   Maintenance was complimented for their efforts to remove the leaves from the property.

Þ   A resident commended the snow plowing efforts but questioned who was responsible for the damage the plows caused to the landscaping, curbing, driveways, etc.  Dan Cavalli answered that all damages would be charged back to the vendor and requested the homeowner submit a work order request.

Þ   Request made that when siding is replaced if there is insufficient insulation, it should be noted and addressed.

Þ   It is expensive to have bulk items removed, especially by Helping Hands. Dan to check with Township concerning possible pick-ups.

Þ   Request was made for a copy machine to be installed.

Þ   Resident discussed security guards not stopping cars entering the Village. Advised that security needs to be tightened.

Þ   Resident whose home overlooks the 7th hole of the golf course discussed problem with geese.

 

 

 Motions

o       David Anderson made a motion, seconded by Kevin Byrne, concerning electric golf carts (see attached).  The motion was seconded by Kevin Byrne.  After some discussion it was decided that the word “must” will be changed to “can” in item “c”.  All members present voted in favor of the motion.

  • Walter Lohmann made a motion, seconded by David Anderson, to accept the By-Laws committees recommendations for the changes (see attached) to be presented to the membership as an amendment at the June 2006 election.  After some discussion all members present voted in favor. Angela Vullo voted “yes” by proxy.
  • Kevin Byrne made a motion to accept Worthmore proposal 25828 for paving in the amount of $10,920 for 2005 and $91,320 for 2006 (see attached).  All members present voted in favor. Angela Vullo voted “yes” by proxy.
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Meeting adjourned

Respectfully submitted,

 

Kate Barrett                                                                            David Anderson

Community Manager                                                                          Secretary