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Posted on July 21st, 2025
PINE ISLAND RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
JUNE 16,2025
ATTENDANCE: Yolla Blair, Joshua Lawrence, Shawn Taber and Jim Onik.
NO TOWN VISITORS
MONTHLY BOARD MINUTES FROM MAY 19,2025
Mr. Taber made a motion to accept the minutes, and Mr. Lawrence
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURERS REPORT FOR JUNE 2025
The following bills have been paid: NIPSCO $232.88, Google $7.20,
Austgen, Kuiper $150.00, Cincinnati Insurance $4,620.00, USPS
$226.00 (P.O. Box) and Beary Landscape $6,975.00 (May and June).
The board is waiting to pay April’s invoice from Suburban
Landscaping.
Mr. Lawrence will resubmit the invoice for the website.
Mr. Taber made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Mrs.
Blair seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
PONDS
Mr. Onik has called about the weeds growing in the riprap around the
ponds and they will be taken care of.
Approval was given to restock the ponds with fish, but an invoice has
not been received.
An unknown individual dumped raw meat into Twin Lakes pond and it
has been removed.
COMMON AREAS AND LANDSCAPING
A bench in the south playground area has been damaged. We will try
to repair it and if not possible then remove it.
Mr. Taber inquired about revamping the playground area by adding
equipment for smaller children and possibly adding a pavilion.
Considering placing heavy rubber mats under the swings to prevent
erosion underneath them.
COMPLIANCE
No new issues.
COMMUNICATIONS
The PIRCA website is being updated, which will now be able to
provide more information and be secure. Mr. Onik reported that he
has been able to access the site on all browsers.
Our Facebook page is more for providing social information within the
subdivision and the website site is to provide information on our
subdivision to individuals living outside of our community.
ARC
No new information.
OLD BUSINESS
Batteries to be replaced at the fountains. The fountain at Twin lakes
pond is running but the lights are out.
The outstanding invoice from Yellowstone for April 2024 has gone to
collections. Mr. Onik will speak to our attorney about negotiating a
settlement to pay half the cost of the bill.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Lawrence will be contacting the property management company
to see if there is anything else they need prior to starting. Tentative
start date is July 1 st .
Mr. Taber stated he would do some research on playground
equipment and investigate other towns or daycare centers that are
getting rid of their equipment with the possibility of purchasing it.
ADJOURN
Mrs. Blair made a motion to adjourn, and Mr. Lawrence seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:47pm
The next monthly board meeting is July 21, 2025- 7:00pm at Rosati’s.
Posted in Meeting Minutes |
Posted on July 8th, 2025
PINE ISLAND RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
MAY 19, 2025
ATTENDANCE: Jim Onik, Yolla Blair, Joshua Lawrence and Thomas
Wolfe.
TOWN VISITOR: Town Councilman Caleb Johnson
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING APRIL 20, 2025
Mr. Onik made a motion to accept the minutes, and Mr. Wolfe
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT MAY 2025
The following bills have been paid: NIPSCO $380.13, Google $7.20,
Austgen,Kuiper $62.50 (discuss wastewater tax), Jim Onik $49.20
(stamps and duplicate keys for second fountain) and Eric Street
$300.00 (removal of fallen tree).
There are thirty-two unpaid assessments, and they have been
forwarded to our attorney for collection.
Mr. Wolfe made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and
Mr. Lawrence seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
PONDS
Waiting for a quote for stocking fish in Twin Lakes pond.
Battery backup for fountain to be replaced.
COMMON AREAS AND LANDSCAPING
The northern entrance to the subdivision and the common area
between 4987 and 5005 W. 89 th Pl. were not being mowed, and
Suburban Landscaping was notified.
Suburban Landscaping will be asked if they do tree trimming and if so
then will ask for a proposal from them.
Mr. Onik removed graffiti in the south playground.
COMPLIANCE
A homeowner complained to Mr. Lawrence that he felt he was being
harassed by the Schererville Code Enforcement Officer over a shrub
growing near the street and obstructing its view. Mr. Lawrence
encouraged the homeowner to continue having an open conversation
with the town official.
COMMUNICATIONS
Subdivision garage sale signs have been posted and homeowners
who provided their email were provided with additional information.
ARC
Mr. Lawrence will clarify with the town that approval is not needed
from PIRCA when homeowners are replacing existing items on their
property.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Lawrence has been in contact with 1 st American Management Co.
to work out a contract that suits the subdivision’s needs.
Mr. Onik has been in contact with an individual who is interested in
being a manager for PIRCA but there is concern that he does not
have enough experience in the services we need.
Mr. Lawrence made a motion to approve the contract from 1 st
American Management Co. and Mr. Wolfe seconded the motion.
Motion passed with a no vote from Mr. Onik.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Mr. Johnson stated he was purchasing the pond behind Twin Lakes
pond and was asking for clarification that PIRCA does not own that
pond.
ADJOURN
Mrs. Blair made a motion to adjourn, and Mr. Lawrence seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned 7:43pm
The next monthly meeting is June 16, 2025- 7:00 pm at Rosati’s.
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Posted on May 26th, 2025
PINE ISLAND RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 21, 2025
ATTENDANCE: Yolla Blair, Joshua Lawrence, and Jim Onik. Thomas
Wolfe has given his proxy vote to Mr. Lawrence.
NO TOWN VISITORS
MONTHLY BOARD MINUTES FROM MARCH 17, 2025
Mr. Onik made a motion to accept the minutes, and Mr. Lawrence
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER REPORT APRIL 2025
The following bills have been paid: NIPSCO $492.07, Google $7.20,
Danny Gutierrez $325.00 (tree trimming at Timber leaf pond),
Flanagin’s Mail Service $73.99 (59 late notices), and Lake County
Treasurer $403.92 (wastewater tax). The Town of Schererville has
instituted a new wastewater tax which the HOA must pay for the
common areas.
There are thirty-eight unpaid assessments which have been turned
over to our attorney.
Mr. Lawrence made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and
Mrs. Blair seconded the motion.
PONDS
The fountain at Timber Leaf pond has not been operating. The board
is waiting to receive a key for the electrical box to reset the timer.
Derek Brownewell, a resident in the subdivision has again offered to
stock the ponds with fish at a cost of $620.80. Mr. Lawrence made a
motion to fund the stocking of the ponds and Mr. Onik seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
COMMON AREAS AND LANDSCAPING
Suburban Landscaping has completed their first cutting of the
season. Grass in riprap area needs to be removed. Mr. Onik will
check if Suburban Landscaping or Forever Green is responsible.
COMPLIANCE
Mr. Onik stated he knew of an individual that was interested in
performing the necessary steps with enforcing the covenants and
by-laws of the HOA. Concerns were expressed about the individual’s
availability and inexperience.
Mr. Lawrence has contacted 1 st American management Co. which
was the original choice. Mr. Lawrence has asked the board to look
over the contract and make a list of concerns and it will then be
forwarded to our attorney. Mr. Lawrence made a motion that if there
are no outstanding issues then the contract will be signed. Mrs. Blair
seconded the motion. Mr. Onik opposed the motion. Motion passed.
COMMUNICATION
On our Facebook page the subdivision garage sale has been posted
for May 24 th .
Mr. Lawrence has been notified that our website needs to be
upgraded to WordPress otherwise there will be a $5.00 maintenance
fee.
ARC
A metal shed requested by a homeowner has been denied.
OLD BUSINESS
No business to discuss.
NEW BUSINESS
No business to discuss.
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Blair made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Mr. Lawrence
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
The next monthly meeting is May 19, 2025- 7:00pm at Rosati’s.
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