ASHLEY PARK HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Board Members Present: Daniel Lindblom, Jeff Wasylowsky, Yulia Balyberdina and Stacy Puleo
Board Members Absent: Brian McGuinn
Also Present: Jim Bouras, Community Management & Construction, Inc.
Daniel Lindblom stated there is a quorum of Board Members present and opened the November 8, 2023, Board Meeting at 7:00 pm. There were 3 homeowners present.
MINUTES – The Board reviewed the Minutes from the October 11, 2023, Board Meeting.
Mr. Wasylowsky made a motion to approve the Minutes from the October 11, 2023, Board Meeting as written. Mr. Lindblom seconded this motion, and it was unanimously approved by the Board.
FINANCIAL - The Board reviewed September 30, 2023, Delinquency Report. There are no notable delinquent accounts currently.
The September 2023 Balance Sheet and the Income and Expense Report were reviewed by the Board Members. The association is in good shape financially; expenses are under budget.
2024 ESTIMATED OPERATING BUDGET REVIEW FOR APPROVAL – Mrs. Puleo made a motion to approve the proposed 2024 Estimated Operating Budget as presented with total expenses of $176,416 and a quarterly assessments of $154.75 ($9.00 per quarter increase over 2023). Mr. Lindblom seconded the motion, and it was approved with 3 votes in favor and 1 vote (Yulia Balyberdina) opposed.
OLD BUSINESS AND NEW BUSINESS
REVIEW AND APPROVE CPM LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PROPOSAL – Mrs. Puleo made a motion to approve the Complete Property Maintenance (CPM) landscape maintenance service agreement as presented (total 2024 contract price of $31,700.00 plus established hourly rates for irrigation maintenance labor, pest control, and miscellaneous labor, with a contract start date of 2/1/23). Mr. Lindblom seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved by the Board.
WEBSITE – Nothing to discuss.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
DISCUSS PROPOSED PARK BENCHES – Mrs. Balyberdina addressed the Board regarding the park benches project and expressed her concerns that this project is being delayed. The Board Members discussed this matter.
MANAGEMENT
PLAYGROUND WOOD CHIPS AND PERIMETER BORDER – The Board Members discussed the playground wood chips and perimeter border installation proposals.
Mr. Wasylowsky made a motion to approve the Premier Recreation Equipment proposal for $10,999.06. Mr. Lindblom seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved by the Board.
SWING SET STRUCTURE PAINT SANDBLASTING – Mrs. Puleo made a motion to approve the First Choice Professional Painting proposal for $2, 250.00 for the Vince Maida Park swing set sandblasting and painting. If there is an additional cost for electrostatic paint the total expense should not exceed $3,000. Mr. Lindblom seconded the motion, and it was approved with 3 votes in favor and 1 vote (Yulia Balyberdina) opposed.
The Board Members agreed to revisit this discussion if this proposal does not include electrostatic paint.
NEW SWINGS INSTALLED
PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT – Nothing to discuss.
RENTAL INFORMATION – Nothing to discuss.
The Board Members discussed holiday lights installation at the Ashley Park entrances.
Mr. Lindblom made a motion to approve up to $300 expense for the holiday lights. Mrs. Puleo seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 pm.