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Posted on December 31st, 2024
PINE ISLAND RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
ATTENDANCE: Yolla Blair, Eric Waligora, Jim Onik, Joshua Lawrence, and
Shawn Taber. Mr. Waligora was given Bob Smith’s proxy vote.
TOWN VISITOR: Town Councilman Caleb Johnson.
MONTHLY BOARD AND ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES FROM
OCTOBER 21,2024
Mr. Waligora made a motion to accept both minutes and Mr.
Lawrence seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2024
The following bills have been paid: NIPSCO $794.76, Google $7.20,
Yellowstone $2,500.00 (Nov.), Austgen, Kuiper $62.50, USPS $21.90
(stamps) and Carol Wielgos $108.56 (flowers and trimming).
There is an outstanding invoice of $2,625.00 from Yellowstone (April)
which has been disputed by the board. Several attempts from our
side have been attempted to resolve the issue but we have not
received a response.
Austgen, Kuiper were able to recover $1,187.13 from collections.
Mrs. Blair made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Mr.
Waligora seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
A room has been reserved for next year’s annual meeting on October
21 st .
PONDS
The fountains have been removed from both ponds.
COMMON AREAS AND LANDSCAPING
Erik Street has quoted a price of $2,985.00 to replace throughout the
subdivision split rail fencing which includes sixteen posts and 20 rails.
Mr. Lawrence has requested that before/after pictures be submitted
prior to payment. Mr. Onik made a motion to approve the replacement
of split rail fences with submission of before/after pictures and Mr.
Waligora seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Other estimates for the removal of a downed tree branch by Timber
Leaf pond will be obtained.
COMPLIANCE
No business to discuss.
COMMUNICATIONS
No business to discuss.
ARC
There have been approvals made for fences. A homeowner is
requesting approval for a shed, but the matter has not been decided
at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
There was further discussion on obtaining a clearer distinction
specifically between the actual dollar amount taken in and excess
monies used to lower assessments. Further discussion is to be
carried over at next month’s meeting.
There are additional questions about the property management
contract that has not been signed. Mr. Onik would like to investigate
the possibility of a property management company that could be
utilized monthly instead of for a full year.
Mr. Lawrence will attempt to schedule a conference call with 1 st
American Management Co. for further questions the board has.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Waligora has expressed that he is not interested in retaining his
position as Vice President.
With the absence of two board members, we will hold the discussion
of elected board positions for next month.
ADJOURN
Mrs. Blair made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Taber
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 7:46pm.
The next monthly board meeting is scheduled for December 16,
2024- 7:00pm at Rosati’s.
Posted in Meeting Minutes |
Posted on November 19th, 2024
PINE ISLAND RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING
OCTOBER 22, 2024
ATTENDANCE: Yolla Blair, Joshua Lawrence, Bob Smith, Eric Waligora, Thomas
Wolfe, and Jim Onik.
TOWN VISITOR: Town Councilman Caleb Johnson
There are twenty-one homeowners present.
The meeting began with the introduction of the board members and Mr. Lawrence
explaining the purpose and responsibilities of the PIRCA board. There was a call for
nominations for new board members and homeowner Sean Taber volunteered himself.
Mr. Lawrence made a motion to accept Mr. Taber as a board member and Pam Putzell
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Onik reviewed the proposed 2025 budget. Suburban Landscaping will be providing
our lawn care services. A one-year contract with1 st American Management Co. is a new
line item in the budget. There will still be an existing board that will meet monthly but
responsibilities such as collection of home assessments, keeping track of covenants
and by-laws violations and hiring of vendors for necessary work within the subdivision
will be overseen by them. Homeowners will be given contact information for the property
management company.
Catherine Hojnacki made a motion to accept the 2025 PIRCA budget and Melanie
Christy seconded the motion. Motion passed with nineteen yays.
Jeff Kwolek inquired whether the common area on 91 st street will be mowed. It is the
board’s decision that there is no public access to the area, and it will be left to grow
naturally.
Carol Wielgos suggested placing signs by the ponds to warn individuals to not throw the
rocks into the ponds.
Harvey Bohl inquired about the high-water level in the Tree Branch Pond. Mr. Kwolek
suggested there may be beavers in the area and the retention area is clogged. Mr.
Lawrence has contacted Schererville Public Works but has not heard back from them.
He will try to contact them again.
There were complaints about individuals speeding and not stopping at the STOP signs.
Homeowners were encouraged to call the Schererville police department and request
extra coverage and let them know which specific intersections are being violated. Town
Councilman Johnson offered his assistance in the matter and requested that individuals
send him an e-mail.
Pam Putzell made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Melanie Christy seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned.
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Posted on November 19th, 2024
PINE ISLAND RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 22,2024
ATTENDANCE: Yolla Blair, Joshua Lawrence, Bob Smith, Eric Waligora, Thomas
Wolfe, and Jim Onik.
NO TOWN VISITORS
MONTHLY BOARD MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Mr. Waligora made a motion to accept the minutes and Mr. Onik seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2024
The following bills have been paid: NIPSCO $887.26, Google $7.20, Yellowstone
$5,000.00 (September), Yellowstone $5,000.00 (October), Flanagin’s $131.19
(newsletter mailing), and CR Publications $83.60 (newsletter printing).
The April invoice from Yellowstone for $2,625.00 is outstanding because the
board is contesting it. Yellowstone has been contacted several times and invited
to come to our monthly board meeting to resolve this issue and has not received
a response. Their contract ends November 15, 2024, and a final email will be
sent to them with regards to this matter.
Austgen, Kuiper has collected $385.00.
The board has received a list of homeowners who no longer will be responsible
for nonpayment of assessment fees. Mr. Onik to pursue further clarification for
the reason they are not being pursued.
Mr. Smith made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Mr. Lawrence
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Waligora would like clarification of dollar amounts in certain line items such
as the reserve. Mr. Lawrence made a motion for Mr. Waligora to put together an
action plan to better understand his request and Mr. Waligora seconded the
motion. Motion passed with nay vote from Mr. Onik.
ARC
No new business.
NEW BUSINESS
Public comments at the annual meeting will be limited to 3 minutes.
ADJOURN
Mr. Lawrence made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Onik seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
The next monthly board meeting is November 18, 2024- 7:00pm at Rosati’s.
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