Waterford Place Townhome Association

Minutes of Board Meeting

January 31, 2024

  1. Meeting called to order at 7:00 by Suzanne Doerr, President.  Board members present were Lisa Cousineau (Treasurer), Nancy Vargo (Community Liaison), Ellen Svehla (Secretary). Not present: Evie Brown (Vice President). Management staff Jim Berry, Kim Deavers and Amie Rush.
  2. Nancy Vargo verified signs were posted announcing the meeting.
  3. Board members introduced themselves and their positions.
  • Verification of how to submit a service request was discussed.  For a service request or to report an issue, residents may either phone the Association or submit at the website www.waterfordplacetownhomeassociation.com
  • Statements by Board – Items addressed.
    • Snow removal concerns were addressed.  If after snow removal a resident has issues with drift, please call the Association to have snow removal return.
    • 391 Capitol empty lot is being rezoned residential. The Board will keep residents updated as information becomes available.
    • An audit was voted on and approved. The Board will obtain quotes and present cost at the next meeting.
    • If any Homeowners have handyman recommendations, please send to the Association.  For Garage Doors can contact Allen Garage Door Inc. 630-466-4433
    • The following will be implemented to improve communication.
      • The website will be updated with meeting minutes, Board member names, meeting dates, and other news. The Secretary will do the updates.
      • The Association will be sending out a newsletter twice a year with announcements on any upcoming scheduled maintenance or issues.
      • Homeowners will be informed if scheduled maintenance will be performed on their unit through a posting to their door and Association will send out an e-mail blast to homeowners.
      • The Board will be implementing a Welcome Committee to welcome new homeowners to the neighborhood. Nancy Vargo will be leading this effort.
  • Homeowners Forum
    • Dues were increased by $5; the fee is now $190.  No new increases are planned.
    • It was agreed that the landscape company will need to find a new location for snow removal unit if/when 391 Capitol is developed.
    • Homeowners were pleased to hear the idea of a Welcome Committee.
    • A schedule of routine maintenance was asked for. The Association and Board will create.
    • New garage light fixtures, with dusk to dawn bulbs are scheduled to be installed this year.  Homeowners will receive notice when this is scheduled.
    • Dog poop continues to be an issue. Any new ideas on how to solve this consistent violation of the village laws are welcome.
  • Adjournment at 7:40.
  • Next Meeting dates are April 24,  July 31, October 30

Minutes submitted by Ellen Svehla, Board Secretary.                                                                                 Ellen V. Svehla