2016 October Meeting Minutes
Pine Island Ridge Community Association
Monthly Board Meeting
October 17, 2016
The regular monthly meeting for PIRCA was held on Monday, October 17, 2016 at
Rosatti’s located at 5504 Lincoln Hwy, Schererville, IN 46375; , the President being in
the chair and the Secretary being present. The Meeting was called to order at 7:11 pm
by President Vera Lippie.
Attendance:
Board Members: Vera Lippie, Joshua Lawrence, Cornelius
Kostelyk, Bob Smith, Rich Mulder, Dave
Kwiatkowski, Ron Hahn, Yolla Blair
Proxies: None
ARC: Cornelius Kostelyk, Ron Hahn
Homeowners: Jeff Kwolek; Karen Danko
Town Visitors: none
Quorum:
President Lippie announced that there was a Quorum and official business could
be conducted.
Approval of the Minutes from September 19, 2016 Board Meeting:
A motion to accept the minutes was made by Ms. Blair and seconded by Mr.
Hahn. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Treasurer’s Report:
In place of Mr. Pocius, Ms. Lippie stated that we have a current balance of
$25,408.27. A payment of $22.50 was made for a business entity report, and a
payment of $25.00 was made to Rosatti’s.
A deposit of $166.00 is not yet reflected. A delinquent home is going on the market;
Mr. Pocius is working with the realtor to collect.
A bill for legal fees in the amount of $72.49 has not yet been paid pending clarification.
Mr. Pocius requested that the email address of PIRCAtreas@gmail.com be
placed on the website to better facilitate financial related inquiries.
Committee Reports:
Common Area & Landscaping:
There has been no change in the status of fence posts at the common area
access points. This has been tabled until Spring 2017. Mr. Kostelyk & Mr.
Hahn will work towards determining the original locations
Mr. Hahn reported that he has taken care of the South Commons tennis court
fence posts. His recommendation regarding the backstop is that it does not
need additional work, but painting it would be beneficial.
The tree removal project in the common areas was addressed. Estimates
were compared from the various contractors.
A motion was made to call for a voice vote to determine if action should be
taken to remove the trees and was seconded – the motion passed. Clemmon’s
Tree Services will be contracted to remove the trees. Funding for the
project will be taken from the budget “TreeTrimming” line item.
Ponds:
Nothing to report at this time
Compliance:
Nothing to report at this time
Communications:
Ms. Lippie reported that the welcome packets are completed. A small map of
the subdivision has been included and they will be delivered soon.
Ms. Lippi reported that the newsletter has gone to the printer. The proof was
received 10/17 and corrections have been made. The plan is that it be sent
out this week.
The annual meeting has been scheduled for November 14th and will be held
at Schererville Town Hall.
Special Events: Nothing to report at this time.
ARC: Due to the absence of the chairman, there was no official report.
There are however a couple of projects currently under review/progress –
one involving a project with a driveway, and one involving a retaining wall.
Further details were not available.
Special Committees: Nothing to report at this time.
Old Business:
See Committees
New Business:
Ms. Lippie has set the time and location for the annual meeting, and extend
an invitation to Schererville town officials
A presentation will be made during the meeting to discuss assessments.
A homeowner sent a letter requesting that two Ash trees be removed. Homeowner
will need to provide a plat of survey to demonstrate the location of the
trees in relation to the property.
Adjournment:
A motion to adjourn was received from Mr. Hahn and was seconded by Mr. Mulder.
Motion passed by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 pm
