PRESENT

Debra Adamsons, Dmitri Cavander/Megan Gelstein, Joanna/Rachel Dretzin, Susan Krim, Wendy Lidell, Debbie Meier, Anne/Victor Navasky, Bruno/Miri/Jenny Navasky, Judy/Noah Reibel, Marty Bone & Michael Rosenberg, Alfred Souza & Fabiana Viso, Eva Thaddeus.

NEW MEMBER

Eva welcomed new community member Debra Adamsons. Eva moved that membership certificates be created for new members with the official community seal and Bruno volunteered to make them. All approved.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Susan reported that we have $6080 in our capital fund account and $9400 in our operating fund. She anticipates additional charges from Carmen for road fixes.

ROAD REPAIRS

After damage subsequent to a recent severe rainstorm, Carmen fixed the road quickly. [Additional minor damage has been done in subsequent storms, so this looks to be an ongoing issue.]  

BARN RESTORATION

Bruno reported on barn work, which is proceeding on schedule and close to budget. The barn team reports that they estimate they will complete restoration of the structural elements and siding within the month of July, but that leaves painting, any roofwork and touch-ups that will likely go well into August.  Right now the plan is to keep the barn sash window in place on the end facing the pond – the board has yet to deciding about the four storm windows in the back. 

ORCHARD

Eva reported that a number of trees are fruiting this year, and that 10 trees are healthy with a couple of apples struggling, and we may have lost another apple. Eva invites people to care for the orchard on a volunteer basis, and will send out an email inviting members to adopt a specific pair of trees for weeding.  

GENERAL UPDATES

Dmitri noted that he is planning on building a painting studio, and will work with the board for all necessary approvals. Rachel noted that she will also be doing some home renovations, and will submit plans to board. Wendy noted that she will have a landscape architect doing work on her land, and based on the description Eva stated that such work does not require board approval. 

UNOCCUPIED LOTS

Rachel enquired about available lots within the community for purchase by a friend. At present, the community has decided its one unoccupied lot is not for sale. 

POND

Debbie Meier noted that it was becoming difficult for her to enter the Pond on foot. She reported that the ground there is very uneven with many holes.  Annie suggested that we rake over them and try to fix them ourselves.  

LAND MANAGEMENT

Eva reported on the spiky water chestnuts that are increasing in numbers in the pond.  She asked all community members to pull them up when spotted and place them in the trash, and to consider making preventive runs around the pond perimeter. Will is continuing to mow the stilt grass along the roadsides. We are planning to mow the orchard meadow in halves, in alternate years, to preserve habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. There was some discussion about the current surge in the gypsy moth population, but there is little we can do on the community level, and good evidence that healthy trees can survive an infestation. For help identifying invasive plants see this page on our website.

RECYCLING AND TRASH

Trash is picked up every Monday but recycling is picked up only on request, for a $125 fee.  If the recycling bin is too full to add your items and COMPLETELY close the lid, please call Carmen Barbato to request a pickup, and retain your items until they can fit properly in the bin.

ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS

Miri, Rachel, Alfred, Eva, and Susan stood for the board with no opposition, and were unanimously elected by the membership.

The meeting was held at the house of Anne Navasky and on video. Minutes submitted by Miri Navasky.