JANUARY 2015

WINDCREST EAST HOA BOD MEETING

DECEMBER 22, 2014 - REDACTED

The meeting was called to order by Felicia Ayoub at 10:00 A.M.

The attendees were Felicia Ayoub, Walter Blanck, Barbara Caramore, Linda Nemeth and Jack Tyniec. Linda Nemeth chose not to run for re-election; Frank Cavallaro is the new BOD member effective 01/01/2015. A Motion was made by Jack and seconded by Felicia to adjust the existing slate of officers for the year 2015 as follows: Felicia Ayoub – President, Barbara Caramore – Vice President, Jack Tyniec – Treasurer, Frank Cavallaro – Secretary and Walter Blanck – Assistant Treasurer. Barbara will also continue to act as Recording Secretary. All in favor, Motion approved. The Minutes of the meeting of November 20, 2014 were reviewed, Motion made by Jack and seconded by Linda to accept the Minutes; all in favor, Motion approved. Financial Report November income was $48,746 and operating expenses were $43,148 for a variance of $5,598. Year to date income was $628,030 and expenses were $654,599 for a variance of $(26,569). Year to date expenses are over budget due to several unexpected repairs and do not include capital items, which were paid from the working capital (reserve) account. Some of these were detailed in the September report and a full explanation was provided at the annual meeting. December checks issued through December 23 totaled: $49,042.23. In response to a question at the annual meeting regarding the difference between end of 2013 and projected end of 2014 capital reserve account balances, there were two withdrawals from working capital in 2014, one for $25,000 on Sept. 30th and another for $26,000 on Nov. 10th. Both were necessary to repair rotted home columns with Azek, however the latest figures were not available in time for the annual meeting. The actual difference in working capital account balances between 11/30/2013 ($124,955) and 11/30/2014 ($227,161) for the Working Capital account was $102,205.84. We deposited $152,910 in from December 2013 to November 2014. The December 2013 and January 2014 deposits were $11,000, (the monthly amount for 2013) and (10x$13,091=130,910) from Feb.-Nov. 2014. Subtracting the $51,000 from $152,910 equals $101,910. The $705.84 difference between the actual balance and the deposits less withdrawals equals the interest earnings on the account.

HOA BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Felicia Ayoub - President

Walter Blanck- Assist. Treas Jack Tyniec- Treasurer

Frank Cavallaro, secretary

Barbara Caramore, VP Condo 1 Board of Managers Pat Dodge

Jim Mikelbank

Condo II Board of Managers Fred Meister Patrick Welby

Dee Willoe

Pool Committee: Fred Meister-Chairperson

Walter Blanck Marie Schultz

Jerry Nichols

Frank Cavallaro

Rules Committee: Anthony Blasi, Chairperson Leslie Chalup

Ralph Bockino

Jim Caramore Jim West

Carol Hartung

Social Committee: Pat Dodge-Chairperson

Nanci Mildenberger-Co-Chair

Jayne Devereaux-Treasurer Elaine Dunham-- Secretary

Landscape Committee Bill Purschke

John Villano

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Old Business Drainage work at the rear of (address) is scheduled to be completed before the end of the year. Bills for roadway repairs completed by North Fork Seal Coat will be paid; a percentage of the amount will be held back until they are able to make adjustments to the repairs. They have agreed to make the necessary adjustments when weather conditions permit and, at that time, the amount withheld will be due. New Business The holiday lighting decorations will be removed by Decorative Gardens in early January. Maintenance and repair work on the pool is expected to be started in April 2015. Luis Cali has submitted a proposal in the amount of $9,600.00 to do necessary repair work on the Clubhouse front porch. The only additional cost for this work will be the cost for replacement stones, if any are needed. DC Electric is scheduled to repair the street lights that are currently not working. Homeowner at (address) has requested permission to have a dumpster placed in the driveway at the rear of the residence while preparing for improvements to the interior of the residence. The dumpster is estimated to be required for approximately three days. Motion made by Jack, seconded by Linda to permit the placement of the dumpster; all in favor, Motion approved. Jack will be contacting the Professional Engineer to schedule a meeting to begin the next Capital Reserve Review. We will need a completed report from him by September 2015. The next meeting of the BOD will be Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 P.M.

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Anyone needing replacement front gate transmitters or clubhouse keys should contact Jack Tyniec at jtyniec@aol.com. There will be a $25 charge for each item. Also, if you need to change the name or phone number listed at the front gate, please also contact Jack via e-mail (jtyniec@optonline.net).

Reminder: Outdoor Holiday decorations must be removed by January 15th

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HOA 2014 Budget Variance DetailItems over $2,000 variance

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2014

Budget.

Expense Budget Actual Variance 2014 Variance Explanation

Clubhouse Maintenance $4,000 $1,728 -$2,272 Less than budgeted

Exterminating $0 $3,802 $3,802 Bee control & mole removal

Landscaping Maintenance $130,000 $141,766 $11,766 Didn't include tax in budget estimate

Miscellaneous/Contingency $10,000 $5,200 -$4,800

Pool Maintenance $14,000 $25,899 $11,899 Leak detection & repair plus permits

Repairs & Maintenance $40,000 $50,436 $10,436

Post painting, front fence repair, chimney

sealing vs. replacement & drains in back of

homes

Roadway Maintenance $0 $16,010 $16,010 Repairs and filling in cracks planned for 2015

but needed to be done in 2014

Security/Fire Alarm $2,000 $4,967 $2,967 Repaired front gate call box/arm motors

Snow Removal $39,378 $43,181 $3,803 Didn't include tax in budget estimates

Street Lights $4,000 $8,361 $4,361 Many lights & sensors replaced

Water & Sewer $16,000 $20,740 $4,740 Pool leak repairs

Local Condo Comparisons (2014)

Sources: R.E. agents, board members,

owners, property manager & internet searches

Windcrest East Saddle Lakes Willow Ponds Sunken Ponds

Stoneleigh

Woods

Maidstone

Landing Encore Eastport

Vineyards

Moriches

West Hampton

Pines

Type of Units fully detached duplex duplex/quad quad/6 attached quad attached duplex duplex duplex duplex

Number of Units 126 196 222 192 176 82 220+ 92 189

Type of

Community over 55 condo over 55 condo condo over 55 condo over 55 condo condo over 55 condo over 55 condo over 55 condo

Year Established 2003-2005 2000-2002 2000-2005 2001-2005 2011-2013+ 2001-2003 2004-2008 2008-2013 2005-2012

Average Size 1600-2400 sq. ft. 1250-1837 sq. ft. 1374-1417 sq. ft. 1300-1800 sq. ft. 1972-2107 sq. ft. 1850-3,000 sq. ft. 1620-3000 sq. ft. 1900-2400 sq. ft. 1900-2400 sq. ft.

Beds/Baths 2/2 -4/3 2/2-3/3 1/1-2/2-3/2.5 2/2-3/2 2/2-3/2.5 2/2.5-4/3.5 2/2-3/3 2/2-3/3? 2/2-3/3

Garage double single single/none single single double double single/double single/double

Basement none yes none some none yes none yes none

Avg. Asking Price $460-$550,000+ $349-$499,900 $259-$399,000 $275-$479,000 $365-$405,000 $571-$1,050,000 $490-$589,000 $450-$550,000 $575-$650,000

Amenities clubhouse clubhouse, indoor clubhouse clubhouse clubhouse clubhouse clubhouse, indoor clubhouse clubhouse, indoor

outdoor pool & outdoor pools outdoor pool outdoor pool outdoor pool outdoor pool & outdoor pools outdoor pool & outdoor pools

Reserve Fund $390,000+ Unknown ~$400,000 ~$320,000 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

Monthly Charges $406-409 $350 $325 $300-$400 $285-$361 $580 $424 $389 $512

Charges as %

Price0.98% 0.97% 0.98% 1.12% 1.01% 0.87% 0.92% 0.93% 1.00%

Additional Data

Planning to fully

fund

Small reserve

fund

Moderate

reserves

Moderate

reserves Builder still active Small reserve fund Builder just left 24 hour security

reserves per

Assessments for

all Low reserves Each unit assessed Reserves modest

engineer's major expenses for $33,000 in 2009

recommendation for new roofs, siding &

windows due to

leaks

8 year payoff schedule

Happy Anniversary

Linda & John Scaccia Jan. 9

Grace & Frank Wueger Jan. 20

***If you would like to have your special days announced,

contact thewebreeze@optonline.net, or put a note in The

Breeze Mailbox in the clubhouse by the 25th

of the month.

UPCOMING EVENTS

We will be taking down the Clubhouse holiday

decorations on SATURDAY, Jan. 10th, at 10 a.m. Help is

needed and appreciated.

WINDCREST EAST BOOK CLUB Our next meeting of the book club will be held at the clubhouse on Wednesday January 14

th at 7 p.m.

The book we have chosen for January is

First Family by David Baldacci

We have also chosen a book for our February 11 Meeting. This book will be :

The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty

We look forward to seeing you in January. We invite all to attend and let us know of any good reading that you would like to share.

The next Social Committee Meeting is Thursday, January 15th

at 7 PM. Please come and

join us in planning the activities for this year.

Ann Doherty Jan. 1

John Clark Jan. 13

John McNaboe Jan. 19

Ken Woods Jan. 19

Jim Watters Jan. 20

John Scaccia Jan. 23

Dorothy Svara Jan. 24

Bill Taylor Jan. 30

PLANNING AHEAD There are no scheduled social activities planned for this year yet. Your help is needed in making up the activities and other events for the community’s enjoyment. Come to the Social Committee Meeting on January 15th.

PAST EVENTS

THE HOLIDAY DINNER DANCE: (The 10thAnnual ) On December 3, 2014, a crowd of Windcrest residents gathered at Majestic Gardens to usher in the Christmas and Hanukah seasons. They generated a host of memories that will remain: good friends old and new; smiles, laughter, good cheer; delicious food and drink; music to sometimes sooth and sometimes excite the soul; a beautiful holiday setting. I even heard Tiny Tim saying "God Bless us every one".

COOKIE EXCHANGE for 2014

Our cookie exchange was held in the Clubhouse, in front of a beautifully decorated

Christmas tree and a cozy fireplace on December 8th

. Thirteen ladies attended and

exchanged delicious, beautifully wrapped cookies to take home. We also had many

cookies to sample along with hot mulled cider, coffee and tea. It was a relaxing get

together for those who attended. We enjoyed beautiful Christmas music, thanks to

Linda Clark and her “I-pod”. Also, thanks to Dolores Griemsmann for her “once

again” humorous Christmas cookie baking experience with the help of her husband,

Bob. We can’t wait to hear about next years’ “cookie baking tale of woe”. We also

had a Christmas gift swap of kitchen items which was a lot of fun since the ladies

could “steal” from one another. We want to thank all of you who took time out

from their busy schedule to make this affair so nice. For those who did not attend

this year, won’t you join us next year and enjoy this festive get together and some

delicious cookies? Dee and Elaine

Didn’t the clubhouse look wonderful this year? Thanks to the efforts of a talented group of “elves”, everything was put up in one morning. The mantle was the result of the work of Janet Herd who creates a new design every year. We also need to express a heartfelt thank you to Joan Alfano who came up with the idea for the Holiday Card Boxes. She and her husband George, store the boxes and set them up for us each Christmas. It is a great way to exchange wishes within the community. Thank you everyone for your time and talents.

I also want to say how pretty our community looked this year with the addition of the decorations by many of our new neighbors. Windcrest East knows how to decorate for all holidays! <><><>

THIS AND THAT

Richard L'Hommedieu UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS ANNUAL

“TOYS FOR TOTS”

THE WINDCREST EAST VETERANS GROUP WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE RESIDENTS OF WINDCREST EAST FOR THEIR OVERWHELMING GENEROUS DONATIONS FOR TOYS FOR TOTS THIS CHRISTMAS. THEY HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO NEEDY

FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Once again the AARP Defensive Driving Course will be offered in our community on Saturday, April 10th and a second class on April 17th if the first is filled. This is a 6

hour class with a half hour lunch break and is limited to 30 people. Cost is $20 for AARP Members and $25 for non-members. Call Rosalie or Stuart Rock (369-3430) or

e-mail them at stuartrock@hotmail.com. You must let them know if you wish to attend.

Pizza Night will continue on the first Wednesday of each month. The next

will be on February 4th

at 6PM. Join your neighbors for this friendly meal.

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FYI

Don’t forget when cleaning out your closets, if you have any clean, usable clothing you no longer

want, call Bruno Meloni at 369-3069. He will collect them and take them to the Living Waters Church, Riverhead, for use by the needy in the town. Winter clothes are needed. They will take shoes as well.

A Reminder--all beverages stocked in the clubhouse--soda, water, coffee or tea cost $.50 each. Please put your money in the box on the counter next to the refrigerator... The Keurig® Coffee maker is currently not available for use as it is part of a recall.

Also, if you have any bottles or cans (5 cent deposit) you wish to recycle, put them in a bag and leave them at Linda Nemeth’s garage door (9 Black Pine St.) and she will cash them in and give the proceeds to the Social Committee.

ABOUT THE BREEZE:

The Web address for Windcrest East is www.windcresteastli.com. The Breeze is published on this site as well as other information for all homeowners. You now have to log on with your e-mail address.

If you have problems logging on, e-mail webmaster@windcresteastli.com. In the e-mail, give your e-mail address, home address and last name, and he will verify that it is correct in the system. The e-mail address for The Breeze is: thewebreeze@optonline.net. All community activities, notices and other information to be added to The Breeze or the calendar must be submitted in writing, not later than the 25th of the month. One More thing: The Mailbox in the clubhouse is for the Breeze and suggestions for the Social Committee ONLY. Please, NO Landscape or Maintenance forms. They go in the holders on the wall on the side of the coat closet.

AROUND TOWN: Calverton / Baiting Hollow Civic Association meets every 2nd Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 p.m. in the Riley Avenue School cafeteria. Come down and support your community.

NOTICE TO HOMEOWNERS---HOW TO AVOID FROZEN WATER

PIPES IN COLD WEATHER

With the cold weather, the BOD would like to remind homeowners that all homes are vulnerable to freezing pipes bursting unless precautions are taken. Following are a few actions to take if leaving the home for an extended period:

Turn off main water valve and open kitchen faucet.

Turn off outside hose spigots and close valves inside the house

Turn thermostats down to not less than 55 degrees (preferably higher)

Anyone needing replacement front gate transmitters or clubhouse keys should contact Jack Tyniec at jtyniec@aol.com. There will be a $25 charge for each item. Also, if you need to change the name or phone number listed at the front gate, please also contact Jack via e-mail (jtyniec@optonline.net).

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