Sturnbridge HOA Meeting Minutes August 2022

Sturnbridge - Board Meeting - Minutes

Meeting Date: 8/9/2022

Minutes Issued By: Dan Wendover

Attendees: Maya O’Donnell President

Justin Kesiah Vice President

Jim Culp Treasurer

Dan Wendover Secretary / Communications

Residents Randall Barber

Ricky Fry

Discussion:

• President/Vice-President Report (Maya O’Donnell / Justin Keziah):

  • Ballot for the upcoming Board election has been prepared.

  • Food for the fall meeting will be purchased at Publix for a significant savings over last year.

• Treasurer Report (Jim Culp):

  • Treasurer’s Report was issued. Additional lines have been added to the budget to better track Park and Social expenses.

  • There are less than 40 residents who have not paid annual Dues.

  • The retainer for the Attorney (for review of the Declarations) has been paid.

• Secretary Report (Dan Wendover):

  • July Board Meeting Minutes were circulated to the Board for comment then posted to the HOA Website.

• Communications (Dan & Tricia Wendover):

  • The July/August/September Scoop has been proofed by the Board, and will be printed and distributed by August 17.

    • Reminder about dues payment will be added.

    • Ballot will be printed on reverse side.

• Parks (open):

  • The tree that lost a limb onto the tennis court was discussed. Board will pursue arborist to cut limbs and trees at risk of falling and damaging the fencing and courts.

  • Board agreed to hire fence contractor for replacement of damaged/rotted fence boards, rather than complete replacement of fence.

    • Jim Culp and Mac McGinnis will stain the fence after a six-month weathering - and will be looking for help from neighbors.

  • Additional mulch is needed at the park.

    • Possible free/low cost sources are private arborists, Duke Energy, and the City (at the Fox Hole).

    • It is anticipated that neighbors will help spread the mulch.

  • The Basketball/Play Court is now locked. Combination is the same as the tennis court.

  • There are two dead shrubs at the entrances that need to be replaced.

• Welcoming: (open):

  • Dan is in contact with Jinnie, will ask for the Welcoming Package Word document.

• Social: (open):

  • No report this month.

END