ANNUAL MEETING
The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Washington Pond Homeowner’s Association was held on September 20, 2021, at the K of C on Pascack Road. The meeting was a successful and respectful gathering; a letter from the Board was presented by the Board Secretary, Y. Raigo discussing the yearly budget for 2021-2022 and various community matters of the year past. The community members shared their concerns, ideas, and support for the Board.
ELECTIONS
The Election Committee tallied the votes. There were 39 ballots received and counted. Elected to the Board: S. Raigo (31 votes), M. Kolax (21 votes).
Board consists of 7 members: S. Burgermaster, M. Kolax, W. Kolax, L. Mason, S. Raigo, Y. Raigo, L. Spina.
BOARD MEETING
October 4, 2021. Board elected officers and committees:
William Kolax, President
Lana Mason, Vice President
Sophia Raigo, Treasurer
Yana Raigo, Secretary
Board members: Susan Burgermaster, Margret Kolax, Louis Spina
Maintenance Committee: William Kolax, Head | Sophia Raigo, Louis Spina
Architectural Committee: William Kolax, Head | Lana Mason, Yana Raigo
Recreation Committee: Yana Raigo, Head | Val Kitaychik, Debra Press
PR Committee: Yana Raigo, Head | Lana Mason, Susan Burgermaster
Budget Committee: Sophia Raigo, Head | Christine Bole, Steve Friedland
The Nomination Committee will be formed 4 months prior to the next annual meeting.
FALL
The sprinklers were winterized and shut off for the season. The pool has been winterized and covered; furniture stored away. The pond fountain will be removed and stored soon. Tree service will be here in November to trim, remove dead trees. Landscapers have removed some overgrown bushes and minor planting was done to fill-in as needed.
The roofs will be cleared of leaves, once the leaves are down.
GARDENING WATER PIPES
During the cold winter season it is recommended to drain and shut off the gardening pipes to prevent freezing and bursting. There are several root causes of pipes freezing. Please read the FYI post for more information.
IT’S AS EASY AS A B C
Are you planning an exterior change?
Ask the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) if your intended change or construction is within guidelines by submitting the request form found in the Downloads section of our website (washingtonpond.org).
Be approved. The ARC has 30 days after receipt of your request to provide their decision by annotating and signing the request form.
Commence with your project. Please remember you are responsible for the conduct of your vendors, and they must remove their own trash – they may not use third-party dumpsters or WP dumpsters.
TOP TEN RULES FOR BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR
1. Don't make judgements about your neighbor.
2. Respect your neighbor.
3. Curb your dog.
4. Don't play the stereo too loud.
5. Park in your own space.
6. Don't be a six-car family.
7. Clean up after yourself.
8. Take care of your property.
9. Volunteer to help.
10. If there is a problem, talk about it. Direct conversation is more effective than sending a letter or banging on a wall.
PLEASE CARE
There are no street sweepers in our community. Please be careful not to leave trash behind and help in keeping walkways, driveways, parking spaces and common areas clean and neat. Let’s all pitch in and keep our neighborhood looking beautiful, its condition reflects on all of us.
DOGS
When walking your dog in our community, remember that it must be leashed and cleanup immediately after your pet. Take along a baggie to pick up waste and dispose of it properly in the garbage. Owners who violate this law will incur a fine. To all homeowners – if you see anyone not picking up after their dog, please be sure to report this to the Board.
TRASH
Once again, a reminder to keep the corrals clean! All household garbage must be bagged and placed in the dumpster. Do not throw away pizza boxes with food leftovers, etc. Do not leave bags outside the dumpsters. NOTHING should be placed in the corral that does not fit in the dumpster. Co-mingle corral is only for recyclables, not for regular trash. Aside from maintaining a cleaner and more sanitary environment all this also helps prevent vermin infestation and racoons from ripping open garbage.
SPEED LIMIT AND PARKING
The speed limit within the community is a maximum of 15 mph. PLEASE OBEY! We request that the homeowners park their cars in dedicated spots only and keep the visitor parking free.
WELCOME
to our new neighbors:
#340, M. Gueringer
#324, D. Yuponce
#151, C. Mango