2018 March Meeting Minutes
PINE ISLAND RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
MONTHLY MEETING
MARCH 19, 2018
ATTENDANCE: Yolla Blair, Jeff Kwolek, Jim Onik, Cornelius Kostelyk, Joshua Lawrence and Cheri Aleksic. Rich Mulder has given his proxy vote to Joshua Lawrence.
GUEST: Jim Donahoe from Aquatic Weed Control.
HOMEOWNERS: Vera Lippie, Wanda and Ron Vogt.
NO TOWN VISITORS
Mr. Donahoe presented comparison information on installation of aerator vs. fountain in the ponds.
AERATOR: cost is $10,000, provides air into the water and turns it over every 1-1 1/2 days, electrical cost is $50-75/month, can be left in pond year round and lines shut down for the winter, breaks down “muck” in pond, can be run 24hrs. from April-October, beneficial to fish health and $750-900 to replace power unit.
FOUNTAIN: 5 HP motor with lights costs $10,000, only the top 2 feet of the water is aerated, electrical cost is $175-200/month, $400 to remove, clean and store during the winter and $2500 to replace the fountain unit.
• Pellets can be used to breakdown the “muck” but is more effective working along with aerator.
• Maintenance on fountain is only done in fall time when it is removed. Every 18 months, filter for aerator needs to be replaced.
• NIPSCO is responsible for any electrical work which may cost $1500 and up. Mr. Lawrence had spoken to a NIPSCO representative and was given an estimate of $5,000.
• The fountain can have a timer placed in an enclosed electrical control panel.
• A less expensive fountain with 2 HP motor and no lights costs $4,500.
• Aqua shade which is used for aesthetic purpose provides a blue color to the pond.
• Aquatic Weed Control will be checking on the ponds every 2 weeks starting April 15.
• Mr. Donahoe will check his records as to when was the last time a depth analysis was performed.
MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 19, 2018 MEETING
• Mr. Onik made a motion to accept the minutes and Mr. Kwolek seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT
• Mrs. Blair made a motion to pay the 2018 contract bid from Aquatic Weed Control and Mr. Kostelyk seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
• 85% of assessments have been paid.
• Within the week, late notices will be sent out.
• Mrs. Blair made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Mr. Kwolek seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
COMMON AREAS AND LANDSCAPING
• Spring walk around will be April 7th at 8:00am. Owner of Season’s Landscaping will be present.
PONDS
• Mr. Lawrence made a motion to form a committee to pursue fountain bids and Mr. Onik seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously with a no vote from Mr. Kwolek.
• Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Kostelyk will obtain fountain quotes. Mr. Kwolek has volunteered to remove a garbage can and tire from Tree Branch pond.
COMPLIANCE
• Increasing number of vehicles with flat tires and tarps over them seen in the subdivision. A list will be made and code enforcement notified.
COMMUNICATIONS
• Mr. Onik presented a draft of the spring newsletter. Mr. Kostelyk made a motion to mail it out within the next 2 weeks and Mrs. Aleksic seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
• Mr. Lawrence will contact Mr. Mulder with regards to the website being currently down.
• Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Mulder and Mr. Onik have access to control our website and they will be notified of any issues.
• Mr. Lawrence suggested for the future that the association should have a third party manage the website (i.e. GoDaddy).
• G-Suite account needs to be updated.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• No new business.
ARC
• No new business.
OLD BUSINESS
• Mr. Lawrence will contact our attorney because he has not received a response from his original email.
• A letter will be sent to homeowner releasing ducks into pond.
NEW BUSINESS
• No new business.
Mr. and Mrs. Vogt are notifying the board that they are moving and will need letter for title company that they are up to date with their assessment payments.
Mrs. Lippie wanted to report that there are downed ash trees by Timber Leaf pond.
ADJOURN
• Mr. Kostelyk made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Onik seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:11pm.
• The next monthly meeting is April 16, 2018- 7:00pm at Rosati’s.
