SACA Annual Meeting Minutes
June 30, 2018
A quorum of households being present, President Omeros Galiatsatos opened the meeting.
Secretary’s Report: Bud Kohler distributed minutes from the May meeting, and, having been absent from that meeting, thanked VP John Mason for taking the notes. The highlight of the May meeting was the discussion of the bank loan for the road repaving project. Motion to accept May Minutes made by Victor Salemme; seconded by Bill Faircloth. Minutes accepted unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report: Omeros G. first admonished that it was nearly July and there were too many outstanding dues and asked the membership to be more diligent in that regard. Bob Kearney reiterated on the dues, but reported we were in solid shape in all accounts. He distributed a general summary of accounts, with a detailed transaction sheet to follow. Omeros G. added that the Term Loan we have established with the bank will be entered into the ledger. Motion to accept report by Rhoda salemme; seconded by Jim Ready. Report accepted unanimously.
Harbor Report: Omeros G. first reminded members that all boats on the dock must be registered and a copy of the registration be submitted to the Harbor Committee. Victor S. thanked those who have been helping with dock maintenance. He reported that few registrations had been received. Optimistic that dredging project and dock anchor realignment will be completed this fall. There will be a need to provide maintenance and replace a good deal of the chain. Motion to accept report by Laura Mike; seconded by Ken Kearny. Report accepted unanimously.
Road Report: Omeros G. relayed that the $35K term loan had been signed and entered into account with Norway savings for the road repaving project.
-Victor S. reported that Tom Moulton Paving (out of Yarmouth) was the lowest bidder at $82,500. Repaving will begin right after Labor Day.
-Bud K. will send out specific dates in an email blast and post on the website. He will also include Moulton’s contact info for those who might want to get personal paving done at that time.
-Steve Hopkins asked about boulders pushing up. Victor S. – pavers will shim them. Vic also confirmed that he would be present during the repaving.
-Nate Allen suggested that people contact Dwayne Beckwith and ask to arrange to leave cars on his lot if/when the road is cut off.
-Omeros G. reminded membership that next partial payment is due October 1st.
-Bob Lenihan asked about closing costs. $3,373 for attorneys’ fees for title search and closing cost; $1,657 withheld by the bank.
Motion to accept report by Steve Hopkins; seconded by Nate A. Report accepted unanimously.
Old Business:
1) Victor S. reported that the PortaPotty company complained of trash in receptacle. They will stop providing the service if this persists.
2) Sun Pier: Victor S. reported that Del Wescott from Dock World (builders of the sun pier) did not get back to our inquiries on repair needs. Many thanks to members, particularly John Woronka, Malcolm Dixon, and Joe Potvin for repairs.
The ladder was welded. Deck was reinforced and propped where necessary. In the fall we will do more where needed and expect to do it ourselves, so those who can help, please contact Victor.
-Some concern expressed about fireworks being lit off on the Sun Pier. Please keep fireworks on the beach but be careful of the boats.
New Business: -Pot Luck Dinner Saturday July 21st at 5:00
-Annual SACA cookout Saturday August 25th at 5:00. Please bring a dessert.
-Randy Sue Allen asked that dead light bulbs be replaced on shed to help with beach area after dark.
-Joe Potvin asked about notices received from Town of Standish regarding St. Joe’s. Bud K. clarified it was a routine precaution taken by the college regarding an upcoming hearing on expansion of their banquet/events facilities.
-Steve Overstreet asked about Speed Bumps. Victor S. responded that they were not included in the repaving plans. A dialogue on the relative merits of the bumps or alternatives like the roadside caution signs took place. Motion to reinstall speed bumps made by Steve Overstreet; seconded by Bob K. Motion defeated with only 4 Ayes.
-Laura M. asked about the new raft. Clarified that it belonged to Lisa Gates & John Woronka. Members are welcome to use it, but at your own risk; there are “Private Property” signs posted on it.
-There was a discussion on the number and timing of SACA meetings. Bud K. explained that the response to his survey was not overwhelming, but of those who responded, there was a clear opinion that we move to hold two (2) meetings instead of three. One suggestion moved the meetings off the holiday weekends to free up members’ time on those weekends.
Motion to submit to the membership to create an amendment to the
By Laws: There shall be two meetings each year: one on the weekend of the second week of June, and one on the weekend of the second week of August, which shall serve as the Annual Meeting.
Motion made by Victor S.; seconded by Laura M. Motion passed unanimously. Bud K. will send out notice in his summer newsletter that this proposed amendment will be voted on at the September meeting, asking for proxies for those who cannot attend.
Elections: Three spots on the BOD are open. Ken Kearney & Rhoda Salemme both volunteered to serve another term. Jay Middleton had submitted his name. No other names were forthcoming from the floor. Jay, Ken & Rhoda were voted in unanimously and thanked for offering their service. Special thanks to outgoing BOD Sharon Dixon for her time and service.
50/50 Raffle won by Bob Kearney.
Motion to adjourn Rhoda S.; seconded by Bill F. Meeting adjourned. Happy Independence Day to all. Minutes taken by Bud Kohler; SACA Secretary.
