2023 April Meeting Minutes
PINE ISLAND RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 17, 2023
ATTENDANCE: Yolla Blair, Jim Onik, Eric Waligora, Bob Smith, Joshua Lawrence and
Thomas Wolfe.
TOWN GUEST: Town Councilman Caleb Johnson
MONTHLY BOARD MINUTES FROM MARCH 20, 2023
There is a clarification that there were 2 additional bids for lawn care by Season’s and
Custom Cut.
Mr. Onik made a motion to accept the minutes with the above amendment and Mr.
Wolfe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT APRIL 2023
The following bills have been paid: NIPSCO $91.26, Google $6.00, Danny G. $250.00
(reset signs on Pine Island Dr.), Flanagin’s Mail Service $59.80, USPS $7.28 (postage)
and Pekin Insurance $2,254.00.
Redwood Lawn Care has sent a bill for the month totaling $4,728.95.
Forever Green is paid up for the year.
On April 10 th late assessment notices were sent to 60 homeowners.
Collections continue with approximately 90% received.
Austgen, Kuiper has collected $100.00.
A check for $7.28 was received from Central Agency for postage due.
Mrs. Blair made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Mr. Waligora seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
PONDS
Both ponds are currently working. Mr. Lawrence has sent an email to Jim Donahue with
regards to lights on both fountains not functioning.
It is estimated that it will cost approximately $350.00 to repair the fountain in Twin
Lakes pond.
The fountain in Twin Lakes pond is running on a set schedule. The fountain at Timber
Leaf pond has been on continuously on but will be changed to a regular schedule.
COMMON AREAS AND LANDSCAPING
A new tennis net with center strap is needed and costs approximately $250.00. Mr. Onik
made a motion to purchase the tennis net and Mr. Wolfe seconded the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
Mr. Onik will get an estimate to remove the fallen trees from the common area in Ms.
Faith Bernard’s yard.
The spring walk around will take place April 29 th at 8:00am.
Mr. Smith will meet with Redwood to show them where the split rail fences are and
location of grass cutting areas. Mr. Waligora has provided them with a map with
markings.
Mulching of flower beds has been completed.
Mrs. Carol Wielgos has planted some flowers by the Twin Lakes signage. Mr. Onik will
let her know that the board will reimburse her for the cost.
Mr. Waligora will contact Wilson Property Management to ask about cleaning up the
area along the wetland area along Pine Island Dr.
COMPLIANCE
Two homeowners at Porter and 84 th Terrace have been contacted to clean up the excess
leaf debris on their property. One of the homeowners is no longer living at the residence.
COMMUNICATIONS
Homeowner Robin Porter is organizing the subdivision garage sale which is being held
May 27 th from 9:00- 3:00pm.
The Kiddie Parade will be July 15 th with more details to follow.
The spring newsletter will include reminders to park on the street and not on the grass.
Homeowners are requested to place their branches along the parkway and not place their
debris in the Commons Areas.
ARC
There was an approval made for a fence and an approval for a porch replacement is
pending until further information is received.
An approval was given for the building of a home in the empty lot by 85 th Ave.
OLD BUSINESS
No business to discuss.
NEW BUSINESS
No business to discuss.
ADJOURN
Mrs. Blair made a motion to adjourn and Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:46 pm.
The next monthly meeting is May 15, 2023- 7:00pm at Rosati’s.
