FINAL MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 1, 2026

UNIVERSITY GARDENS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

 

The Monthly Community Meeting of the Board of University Gardens Property Owners Association was called to order at 8:05 PM on Wednesday, JULY 1, 2026, by Board President, Wen Yang

 

Meeting Details:

Meeting Facilitator: Wen Yang

Location: Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company 4

Address: 97 Jayson Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11021

 

Attendees:

Wen Yang

Steve Perlman

Scott Plaxin

Eugene Ha

 

Absences:

Sunny Mitra

Ron Zhu

 

 

I.  Approval of Agenda

The meeting agenda was distributed via email and unanimously approved.

 

II. Review of Previous Minutes

The minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed and approved.

 

III. Reports

An updated financial statement was presented by the Treasurer and reviewed by the Board.

      As of July 1, we have an available balance of $218,383.33, which is within our budget.

      Our 3-month CD term will mature in August. We will need to withdraw some cash in advance to meet upcoming obligations.

      There are several unpaid annual charges, and the Board will follow up by sending physical invoice reminders.

 

IV. Continuing Business

 

POOL UPDATE

      The Board discussed and reviewed the recent incident at the pool and has notified our insurance carrier of a potential liability claim.

 

JULY 4 BBQ PARTY

      The Board confirmed that the party will be held on Saturday, with Sunday designated as the rain date.

      The Board will serve hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, salad, and other refreshments.

 

CLUB IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

      One of the pool heaters recently stopped working. Jennosa replaced the thermostat, and the heater has been repaired.

      The storage shed has been mostly completed. It will be used to store the pool cover and other equipment. It will also serve as an additional layer of protection against floodwater entering the pool area.

      The Board will contact the landscaper to fill the concrete planters, which will serve as another barrier to help prevent floodwater from entering the pool area.

 

LAKE SUCCESS CANNABIS DISPENSARY

      The proposed dispensary location is within 100 feet of our Sussex Street and Northern Boulevard entrance, which provides access to our community playground.

      The Board has contacted the Town of North Hempstead. Unfortunately, this matter falls solely within the jurisdiction of the Village of Lake Success, and the Town does not have authority over the decision.

      The Village of Lake Success has scheduled a public hearing on July 13 to consider the proposed zoning change. The ultimate decision will be made by the seven members of the Village Board of Trustees.

      The Board will be preparing a formal letter to the Village of Lake Success to express our opposition to the proposal and will attend the hearing to voice our opposition. We also intend to seek media coverage to bring greater public attention to this matter.

 

 

VI.   Tentative Agenda, Date and Time of next meeting

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 8:00 PM at the Firehouse.

 

Tentative Agenda

      Updated financials

      Update on Pool and Tennis club

      Update on Lake Success cannabis dispensary

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:05PM.

 

 

Minutes respectfully submitted by: WEN YANG, UGPOA President

 

Approved by: UGPOA BOARD