Date: Location: Attendees: Board:
Abbewood Homeowners Association Homeowners Meeting Minutes
Date: Monday, June 10, 2024
Location: Hazardville United Methodist Church
Attendees: 25 Households and 0 proxies
Board: Steve Fletcher, Tom Emrich, Bill Noyes, Bill Kiner, Linda Samoncik
Meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm by Steve Fletcher
Introduction of new members: Gail Bickley (2 Chatfield)
Chris Tomkunes from Beebe Landscaping
- Landscaping
- Irrigation
- Winter Services
- Issues (Bill Noyes documented details):
- Homeowners were reminded to contact Bill Noyes or Steve Fletcher with issues; do not contact Beebe directly
- Homeowners want communication of upcoming services (mulching, weed control, trimming, etc.)
- Bittersweet overgrowth
- Some lawn areas in need of attention (spotty grass, etc.)
- Stop blowing grass clippings, Spring & Fall clean-up waste into the woods
Review of minutes from June 13, 2023 Homeowners Meeting
Motion to accept made by Joe Fallon , seconded by Gail Ricci; motion passed
Tom Emrich presented the Treasurer’s Report
- 2023-24 budget $136,463; fiscal year-end estimate $126,684
Under budget $9,779, mostly due to under-budget Winter Services, offset by
over-budget tree work2024-25 budget $140,356 which reflects an estimated 10% price increase for
Beebe (actual increase could be higher)Other landscaping companies have been asked to provide proposals, which will
be reviewed and compared when received- Due to landscaping and winter services cost increase, there is a need toincrease the $360 monthly common fee by $10 to $370, starting with the July 2024 payment ($370 equals $265 for the operating budget plus $25 for reserve savings plus $80 for the RDC program)
- Estimated Year-End Balances for 6/30/2024
○ Checking: $20,263
○ Reserve Savings: $42,484○ RDC Savings: $39,562○ RDC CD 2165: $151,919○ RDC CD 4526: $127,274○ RDC Program Total: $318,755
- RDC year 3 of the 7-year forecast presented at the 2021-22 Homeowners Meeting. However, inflation has severely impacted the RDC Program. The construction company advises their 2020 estimate must increase 25-30% due to inflation. We will monitor the economy and adjust our future accordingly.
- Discussion followed
- Ballots counted by Gail Ricci and Ann Emrich
- Budget (25 votes) passed unanimously
- Questions: None
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Election Results:
- Nominations for 1 board position accepted from the floor Nominations were: Guy Bourassa
- Joe Fallon moved nominations be closed; seconded by Bill Kiner
- Discussion followed
- Results: Guy Bourassa re-elected to board unanimously
Old Business: None
New Business:
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● Survey results
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● Blog (new communication tool)
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● TLC program (powerwashing, roof cleaning, etc.)
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● Abbe Road sidewalks (unrelated to Abbewood)
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● Board to discuss safety on Abbewood streets (e.g., white lines, speed bumps)
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● Enhancement of street signs
Motion to adjourn made by Penny Gates, seconded by Linda Bouffard; motion passed; meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm
Respectfully submitted by Linda Samoncik