Meeting Minutes December 4th, 2023

Wedgewood Association Meeting
St. Joseph Township Community Hall
December 4, 2023

Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 07:02 pm by President Dave Koenig

Those in attendance included:

Officers:
David Koenig (Post Brook) President
Jason Hollinger (Post Brook) VIce President
Aaron Barnholt (Abington) Treasurer
Samantha Barnholt (Abington) Secretary

Board Members:
Brian Lane (Deerpointe)
Mike Gerbers (Post Brook)
Jo Massaro (Wood Meadows)
Dom Massaro (Wood Meadows)
Mark Graf (Deerpoint)

Residents in Attendance:
Michelle Smith
Ashton McAffee

Minutes from previous meeting: The minutes from the meeting on 9/11/2023 were read by secretary Samantha Barnholt.
Amended: Mark Graf is a board member.
The minutes from the September 11, 2023 were approved and accepted by voting members in attendance

Officers Report
President’s Report: FORT-fy Neighborhood Accelerator is a leadership development program for neighborhood associations. It is currently in its second year. There would be monthly workshops from April-July 2024. Dave Koening submitted an application. There will be four neighborhoods chosen and those will be announced on February 29, 2024.

Treasurer’s Report- The profit and losses from August 1- December 4, 2023 were reviewed.
There are currently 24 residents that have dues outstanding. Late fee notices were sent out to those residents two weeks ago. One resident has reached out and will send payment later this month. One resident’s dues statement keeps getting returned that it cannot be delivered to the address.
It was suggested looking into an electronic method of payment for the association dues in the future.

Committee Reports
Playground committee- The committee is looking into creating a hopscotch design on the sidewalk in the park. The cost for paint would roughly be around $100. Jo Massaro is looking into applying for a grant, but the application has not been opened yet.
Thank you to Jo for looking after the little library.
Communications committee- There has been a great response to using social media to inform residents of important information and any upcoming events. Jason Hollinger is working to filter scammers looking to advertise their businesses on the association Facebook page.
Social committee- There is a need for more people to volunteer for this committee. This committee is in charge of welcoming new residents and in charge of planning community events and making sure homeowners have the opportunities to meet other Wedgewood neighbors. They may designate or be a part of a special committee for events such as holiday parties and summer festivals. If you know anyone interested, please let Dave Koenig know.
Landscape committee- The committee is looking into updating the landscaping in the front entrance this upcoming spring. A date and time for a workday will be announced closer to time.

Old Business-
Encourage neighbors to attend association meetings.

We received roughly 35 responses of residents opting into the Association directory.

In order for residents to have sheds it would take 75% resident approval to change the current covenants. If the covenant is changed, the architectural committee would meet to put guidelines in place. It was discussed looking into other associations in the area to see what shed specifications they have in place.

New Business-
Snow removal- Snow removal is all set in place for this winter.
Legal representation- The association is in need of a new attorney. If you have any recommendations, please let Dave Koenig know.

By Laws and Covenants
By-Laws- Article III states It is deemed desirable that each of the various sections of Wedgewood be equally represented on the Board of Directors. This is a goal that is being worked towards.

Updating Section 4 which states that No Director shall receive compensation for any service he may render the Association. This will need to be amended to reflect the compensation currently given to the treasurer position.

Covenant- Article IV

Section 3-It states Until January 1 of the year immediately following the conveyance of the first lot to an Owner, the maximum annual assessment shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per lot. This will need to be amended to reflect the current dues assessment which is $115 per lot .

The next meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2024 in the Training Center (In the back of the community center)

Respectfully submitted by:
Samantha Barnholt, Secretary