Present

Michael Rosenberg, Frank Haupel, Susan Krim, Judy Reibel, Anne Navasky and Joanna Dretzin.

Michael called the meeting to order.

Financial Report

Susan reported on the financial condition of the community, which seems to be good.   At this moment the capital fund (savings) has $ 6180 and our regular account (day to day useable funds) has a balance  of $ 11,600.  There are no arrears.  Susan warned that we shall have expenses coming up, and a discussion of the Road ensued.

Road Renovation

The road is going to need major renovation at the dip leading up to the 5 houses on the hill.   Anne volunteered to explore the possibility of having a road engineer look at the road before Carmen does any patching.  It was decided to ask the engineer to look at 3 problem areas:  1) in front of the Perrow house where water collects, 2) the dip in the road, and 3) the flat area in front of the Reibel house.

Farmhouse

There was a discussion of the farmhouse rent.  We did not increase the rent as agreed upon in 2015.    Therefore there will be a 6% increase  in July, 2016.  (This amounts to $72 per month).   The next 3% increase will be in July 2017.  Susan has asked Tom to inspect the farmhouse to make sure there are no ongoing safety issues, after Debbie mentioned problems with the stairs leading to the basement.

Geese at Pond

There was a discussion of the problem of some geese possibly settling at the pond.  Various methods of removing geese were suggested.  The Board decided to wait And see if they disappeared by themselves.

Community Orchard

There was a discussion of a suggestion made by Eva Thaddeus and Bruno Navasky to plant a small and limited fruit tree orchard in the field to the south of the pond.  The board decided that it would be a good idea and Anne was instructed to have Eva and Bruno mark the area they were interested in planting.  Community members who are interested in this will be able to see the anticipated area and make comments.  Judy Reibel requested Peach trees.  Since the earth has to be turned over first and left to air, the actual project is not imminent.

Annual Meeting

An Agenda for the coming community meeting was decided on.   It is as follows:

• Michael will chair the meeting .
• Susan will give a financial report and summarize what’s been accomplished this past year.  (ie. the septic installation, the removal of the old tennis court fencing).
• Michael will call for a discussion of new fencing at the tennis court and the proposal for an orchard.
• Michael will call for a vote of officers.  He will then adjourn the meeting.

With no further business to discuss, the current meeting was adjourned.

 

Meeting held at the home of Susan Krim; minutes submitted by Anne Navasky.