Mariners Cove Homeowner’s Condominium Association

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

January 10, 2025, 7:30 PM Zoom

Call to Order:

Attendees: Ralph Tepel, Steve Wimbush, Sandra Mehl, Carol Hassebrock, Jamie Ponder, Kathleen Ashburn. Absent: Moe Scharhon.

Motion to approve November 8, 2024, regular Board meeting minutes by Carol Hassebrock, second by Steve Wimbush. Motion carried.

Carol Hassebrock presented the current financial report. Motion to approve by Ralph Tepel, second by Steve Wimbush. Motion carried.

Committee Report:

Lawn and Grounds:

Jamie informed the Board that arrangements have been made to trim the rhododendrons, weather permitting.

Old Business:

Gutters, downspouts, and roof cleaning have been completed in buildings one and two. Building three cleanings is scheduled for January 12, 2025.

Regarding issues with dogs and the dog park, no report was received from the subcommittee, so the matter was tabled until a report is presented to the Board.

Regarding the 2025 budget, Ralph Tepel reported that an increase in dues would not be necessary in 2025.

Ralph reported that the $15,000 decrease in insurance premiums could either be applied to the insurance reserve or the building fund. Motion to apply the decrease to the insurance fund by Ralph Tepel. Motion to approve by Steve Wimbush, second by Jamie Ponder. Motion carried.

Ralph Tepel reported that humidity in the pool and shower room areas was caused by a non-working furnace and freeze up of the dehumidifiers. Repairs are estimated to be $10,000 - $12,000.

Discussion of driveway lights was tabled until further notice.

New Business

It was noted that the clubhouse carpet needed cleaning. The Board agreed that shampooing was a necessity. Also, a new vacuum cleaner was offered as a donation.

Steve Wimbush reported that he and Tom had a walk-through of the property in October with an insurance risk inspector.

For the moss problem in Building two, it was determined that this would be corrected as part of the painting project in the Spring. However, Derek would be asked to make repairs to trim, etc.

Move to Executive session at 09:10 pm.

Resume Board meeting at 09:49 pm.

Adjournment:    Motion to Adjourn by Steve Wimbush, seconded by Ralph Tepel. Motion carried.  Adjourned at 9:53 PM.

Next Meeting: February 7, 2025, at 7:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Wimbush

Acting Secretary