2025 Improvement Projects

Projects are categorized by area/project and loosely organized by scale (major projects first). This page is a work-in-progress. Last updated on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025.

Basement Stairs

A long-overdue project – replacement of the basement stairs – was finally completed this spring. The old stairs were in significant disrepair. The project involved:

  • Demolition of the old stairs.
  • Additional waterproof sealing of the adjacent exterior block wall.
  • Installation of a new staircase by a licensed carpenter.
  • Application of exterior stain to protect the wood and resist water/dirt.
  • Removal of the old, sagging drywall ceiling.
  • Installation of three new recessed can lights and a new wall light fixture.
  • Scraping, prep and painting of all walls.
  • Installation of new crown molding.
  • Removal, clean-up, staining and re-installation of the oak handrails. Thanks to Andy Mehelich for the assistance.
  • Installation of an art piece to enhance the aesthetics.

Old Stairs - April 2020 - 1 of 3

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The stairs, in the background of another photo, as they looked on April 15th, 2020. This photo was taken not long after the gray carpet covering was removed from the stairs during mold remediation.

In the end, the new stairs are safer, cleaner, and far more aesthetically pleasing. The staircase area went from an eyesore to one of the best-looking areas of the clubhouse.

Clubhouse

  • Installed a new filtered, refrigerated drinking fountain and bottle filler.
  • Replaced the lobby TV with a larger 4K model. Thanks to Alan Zager for the donation.
  • Installed two new JBL in-ceiling subwoofers to enhance the audio (music) quality.
  • Installed new blinds on the “manager window” (facing the pool).
  • Installed an additional (fourth) WiFi access point (AP) on the north end of the building.
  • Repaired drywall damage in multiple areas. Thanks Tom and Heather Ciuffetelli and the Aiken family.
  • Painted multiple exterior window trims. Thanks to Tony Arbini.
  • Cleaned up wiring in the basement network rack.
  • Added an additional phone in the basement.
  • Installed custom moulding over the door in the women’s locker room.
  • Installed a new microphone to enhance the clarity of announcements.
  • Removed old anchors and patched holes in exterior brick.
  • Deep cleaning and fin straightening on the Snack Shack condenser unit. Thanks Eric Meseroll for tackling this tricky job.

Games

  • Re-built the fowling boards. Thanks to Patrick Droze for the carpentry and Lisa Vecellio for applying the exterior stain.
  • Painted the cornhole boards. Thanks to Tony Arbini.

Grounds

  • Constructed a new shed on the south end of the property for storage of yard games.
  • Added an additional drain near the basketball courts.
  • Repainted picnic tables. Thanks to Jennifer Kolbus and Mary Pacuraru.
  • Removed a dead, fallen pine tree on the south end of the property. Thanks to Jeff Adams.
  • Removed several dead boxwoods and other landscape cleanup in the front club parking lot entrance. Thanks to Christina Randall.
  • Installed a solar-charged LED dusk-to-dawn light to illuminate the front entrance sign.

Small Pavilion

  • Installed an additional camera.
  • Converted attic cut-outs into removable access panels for easier maintenance. Thanks to Patrick Droze for the carpentry and Tony Arbini for painting.

Large Pavilion

  • Installed three new cameras and supporting network infrastructure.

Snack Shack

  • Removed the kitchen cabinets and replaced plumbing.
  • Installed new cabinets and a portion of drywall board.
  • Installed new countertops. Thanks to Bobby Votruba for cutting/fitting/installation.
  • Completed additional paint and wall finishing/updates.

Pool and Pool Deck

  • Repaired a major leak in the 6″ filtered-water return line to the pool.
  • Replaced the static line (for enhanced monitoring to support pool water auto-fill).
  • Removed and replaced concrete in three areas.
  • Installed new floor drainage near the clubhouse door and along the large pavilion.
  • Removed and re-installed perimeter fencing to support concrete replacement.
  • Installed a new stand-alone pedestal footwash.
  • Removed an old, rarely used drinking fountain.

Pump House

  • Installed new 6″ pressure gauges on the sand filter tanks.
  • Upgraded the automated dashboard PC (Raspberry Pi) from a Model 3B to a Model 5. Migrated to a new dashboard UI and upgraded all associated software packages.
  • Installed a magnetic whiteboard on the south wall for maintenance communication.