Gary Fox

The meeting provided an update on the Wastewater and Facility Improvements Project, focusing on project history, cost sharing, bond funding, and project bid breakdown. Key discussions included the anticipated allocation of funding, current cost estimates including contingency, and the estimated costs to run the system for residents. The assembly reviewed the implications of not proceeding with the project, including the loss of loan forgiveness opportunities and potential enforcement by state environmental agencies. The meeting concluded with a call to vote on whether to move forward with the project.

The board discussed various committee updates including road and drain improvements, security, and beautification efforts. A proposal for a payment to CT Water was tabled pending further measurement to ensure accuracy regarding lateral and trench requirements. Other key topics included gate repair and replacement, the status of beach and memorial benches, the beach cleaning contract, and upcoming end-of-season tasks. Additionally, the board formed a Shore Road property committee and identified discussion points for an upcoming member meeting, specifically focusing on golf cart violations and registration enforcement.

The board discussed the 2026-2027 priority list, including plans for a second culvert and the need for a new website management company and webmaster. Discussions addressed the community's division regarding the sewer project costs, potential government funding sources, the importance of informing members on project timelines, and strategies for filling current board vacancies. Additional topics included methods for increasing member involvement in activities, the potential for fundraising, the board's role in managing association affairs, long-term versus short-term planning, maintenance of the brook, office building management, and issues regarding lawsuits and encroachments.

The meeting focused on the Wastewater and Facility Improvements Project, specifically addressing a proposal to approve a supplemental bond resolution to increase bond authorization from $11.3 million to $20.1 million. Key discussion topics included cost sharing, project updates, the necessity of the bond increase for securing Clean Water Fund financing, the impact of potential project delays or cancellation on legal compliance and costs, and the anticipated timeline for rebidding and starting construction.

The board discussed various infrastructure and administrative matters, including pending bids for the WPCA, ongoing road and culvert repair planning, and committee updates regarding security, entertainment, and member communications. New business focused on the resolution of outstanding stormwater invoices from F&O, authorizing a budget transfer to the WPCA, and addressing concerns regarding Shore Road property management, contract renewals, and basketball court usage guidelines.