The meeting was attended in person with Steve Fabry, Kostas Lazarides, Debbie Lambert, Pete Fantle, Nate Ziarek, and Wendy Fisenne in attendance. The meeting was at Kostas’s home and called to order at 7:06 pm on September 11, 2023.
Secretary’s Report
Wendy Fisenne reporting
- Reading of the minutes of the last board meeting was waived.
Treasurer’s Report
Kostas Lazarides reporting
Balances as of 8-31-23
Checking | 6,976 | |
Savings |
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Operating Reserve | 23,364 | |
Capital Reserve | 8,018 | |
Project Reserve | 10,000 | |
Total – Checking & Savings | 48,358 |
1 lien for unpaid dues remains in effect.
Architectural Control Committee (ACC)
Debbie Lambert reporting
- Volunteers are needed for this committee as two members are stepping down after many years of service to the Association. We thank them for their service, it is greatly appreciated. If you are interested in joining the ACC committee please contact a board member or send an email to [email protected].
- Lot 52 exterior project has been approved.
- Lot 53 hot tub project has been approved and is completed.
- Lot 54 deck project is approved and completed.
- Lot 33 landscape project is completed.
- A letter was sent to homeowners whose lamp posts are out of compliance with the Covenants. The deadline is September 15th for compliance.
Environmental Control Committee (ECC)
Pete Fantle reporting
- The next ECC meeting is September 14.
- Tree work for this phase has been completed.
- Plan for Radek’s workflow has been put in place.
- Eurasian Milfoil treatment for spring of 2024 contract will be set up soon to lock in 2023 pricing to avoid the 6-8% price increase in 2024. Payment for the initial treatment will come out of the special project fund. Ongoing Milfoil maintenance will be budgeted moving forward.
- ECC has full authority for mooring approvals and any mooring issues that may arise.
Old Business
- An email regarding the updated directory will be coming out soon.
New Business
- The Homeowners’ Association Annual Meeting will be held at Tudor Oaks Auditorium on Wednesday October 18 at 7:00 pm.
- Proxy voting forms are available on the Lake Brittany website under Forms.
- Steve will send out an agenda prior to the meeting.
- Pete Fantle will not be running for another term on the board. Anyone interested in running for a position on the board is encouraged to send an email to [email protected] or contact a board member.
- Kostas is reviewing the current insurance policies for the Association including shed contents and replacement costs.
- Dues will increase 10% effective January 1st, 2024 to address costs associated with invasive species & shoreline pruning. Vote passed 4 in favor and 1 opposed.
- Dog feces has been found on the path around the lake. Pick up your dog’s waste. Reminder that pets need to be leashed and be considerate of the proximity of your pet to other homeowners.
- The directory has been updated. Please go to lakebrittany.com password lb99 (lower case L) and verify that your contact information is correct before the annual meeting.
- The lot map is in the process of being updated. Once the lot map update is complete it will be added back to the directory section on the website.
- Please be sure to use the lakebrittany.com email addresses for any correspondence with committee members and/or board members
Meeting adjourned at 9:01 pm
Next Board meeting October 18, 7:00 pm at the Tudor Oaks Auditorium