Highland Lakes Herald - June 2014

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HIGHLANDLAKESCONDOMINIUMASSOCIATIO

20301 Silver Spring Drive Northville, MI 4816Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821

Website: www.HLCA.us

JUNE 2014

NEXT BOARD MEETING:

Monday, June 16th

at 7:30 p.m.

NORTHVILLE TWP BOARD

OF TRUSTEES WILL BE

OUR GUESTS AT THE JUNE

BOARD MEETING.

Details on Page 2

2014 Presidents Report and

Treasurers Report- Pages 12-17

NEW YOUTH COMMITTEE -

June 12th at 6:30 p.m.

- Page 43

ENGINEERING

MODIFICATIONS LIST

- Page 33

SWIM LESSONS Begin

June 16th & WATER

AEROBICS June 9th- Page 45

HOT DOG DAZE

- June 14th at Noon - Page 37

MEET ADAM - Page 35

HLCA PIONEER: GENE FOGEL

- Page 41

WHATS COOKING - Page 47

ALL AGES NIGHT SWIMS

- June 28th & July 3rd - Page 48

ADULT LUAU - July 26 - Page 49

WELCOME TO THE

NEIGHBORHOOD! - Page 38

COME TO THE CLUBHOUSE

- Page 51

Tools and grass seed are now

available in the Tool Room in

the Clubhouse. Tools must be

checked out at the front desk.


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During the Open Meeting, the Northville Township Board of

Trustees will be present to comment on the proposed millage

increase for Police and Fire Departments, and Parks and

Recreation. This proposal will be on the August Ballot.

ALL WELCOME!JOIN THE CONVERSATION!

at the Highland Lakes Clubhouse

on June 16, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

BRING YOUR NEIGHBOR! ASK YOUR QUESTIONS!

Questions about Silver Springs Drive

may also be included!!

WE WANT TO SEE YOU THEREWE WANT TO SEE YOU THERE!

MARK YOURCALENDAR!

Highland LakesBoard Meeting

June 16, 2014

at 7:30 p.m.


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Highland LakesManagement Section

Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Kathy Baldwin, President

Michelle Todorov, Vice President Tom Byrne, Treasurer

Sandy Nolan, Secretary

Kathleen Connor, Director

Judy Nakdimen, Director

Guy Balok, Director

This section of the Herald contains minutes of the Board of Directors meetings

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tions of the Association as prescribed by Board Resolution R-6, March 22, 1976.

We recommend that you not only read but save this section of the Herald for future

reference. Resolutions and Regulations approved by the Board become part of

your Association By-Laws.


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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY

20301 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI 48167Phone: 248-349-4006 E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 248-349-8821 Web: www.HLCA.us

After Hours Emergency Maintenance Phone: 248-349-4043

COMMITTEE INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON

Clubhouse Judy OConnor 248-344-6600 Judy Nakdimen & Tom Byrne

Court Captain Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Kathy Baldwin, Sandy Nolan

& Kathleen Connor

Engineering Tom Werner 248-349-4459 Kathy Baldwin & Kathleen Connor

Community Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Guy Balok, Judy Nakdimen

& Michelle Todorov

Finance Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747 Tom Byrne, Guy Balok

& Kathleen Connor

Grounds Marti Tupper 248-348-9811 Kathy Baldwin, Kathleen Connor

& Judy Nakdimen

Herald Marty Tingstad 248-344-4928 Kathleen Connor & Sandy NolanLakes Ecology ----- ------ Guy Balok, Tom Byrne

& Michelle Todorov

Pool Rosemary Campion 248-349-8227 Guy Balok, & Sandy Nolan

Cheryl Huizing 248-231-7603

RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Michelle Todorov

Tennis Carol Shields 248-305-7123 Michelle Todorov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAfter Hours Emergency /SEASONAL SECURITY GUARD ................................................................248-349-4043

Northville Township Police-Non-Emergency ................................................................................248-349-9400Northville Township Fire Department .........................................................................................248-348-5807

Northville Township Police and Fire Emergency ..........................................................................................911After Hours Maintenance Emergency .........................................................................................248-349-4043

Assessment/Billing Inquiries ....................................................................................................248-349-4006

Consumers Power Company ......................................................................................................800-477-5050DTE-Electric Company ...............................................................................................................800-477-4747

Hazardous Waste Information ....................................................................................................734-326-3936HLCA WOW! Account Rep (Steve Hiddid) ....................................................................................248-259-6788

HLCA AT&T Account Rep (Denise Smith) ....................................................................................810-265-4946AT&T Sales & Support (Phone or U-Verse) ..................................................................................800-288-3466

HLCA Comcast Account Rep (Fred Campbell) .............................................................................248-953-7380Web site .....................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.us

Association Facebook Page .............................................................................................facebook.com/hlca.mi

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kathy Baldwin, President ...........248-380-6429Michelle Todorov, Vice President . 248-380-1611

Tom Byrne, Treasurer ................. 248-349-6924

Sandy Nolan, Secretary .............. 248-349-3587

Kathleen Connor, Director .......... 248-349-8264Judy Nakdimen, Director ............248-344-0336

Guy Balok, Director .................... 734-667-3507

PERSONNELJoe Poma......................................Property Manager

Shannon Crowley........Administrative Asst. (NOTARY)

Sharon Englund....................................Bookkeeper

Guinevere Eatmon..................Receptionist (NOTARY)

Emily Lutzenkirchen............................Receptionist

Ken Wiewiora............Maintenance Superintendent

Mike Francis.....................Maintenance Supervisor

Adam Packer................................... Security Guard


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EditorShannon [email protected]

Herald CommitteeMarty Tingstad, Chairman

Wilma LeonardRobert ArmstrongJoy Gaskin

Herald StaffRay ParzychBetty ParzychJoel LutzTom DeGalan

Gloria JanksMarty TingstadIlio AlessandriBarbara Evans

Highland LakesHerald

The Highland Lakes Herald is the official news medium ofthe Highland Lakes Condominium Association, servingall residents, groups and organizations.

The Association and its Board of Directors control andare responsible for the contents of the Herald.

The staff of the Highland Lakes Herald serves on avoluntary basis. Editorials reflect the opinions of thestaff and are not construed as representative of the generalmembership of the Association.

The Herald welcomes comments, suggestions and articles

from its readers. All material submitted for publicationin the Herald must be true, factual, and newsworthy.The editor reserves the right to withhold items frompublication pending verification of facts. In some caseswhere items are of a critical or controversial nature, theeditor reserves the right to solicit comments from thosewith opposing viewpoints.

Materials submitted for publication are to be given to the

receptionist in Highland House. All materials submittedmust be signed, but signatures will be withheld uponrequest. Communications to the Herald should be inwriting. No material will be accepted for publication inthe upcoming issue after the 20th of the month.


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AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

1-2-3 Taxi Travel .......................................42

APPLIANCE SALES & REPAIR

Carmack Appliance Service .................... 34

BEAUTY / SKIN CARE

Avon ........................................................... 36

Mary Kay ...................................................36

CARPET & FLOORS

American Carpet Center .........................36

Simply Floor Coverings ..........................46

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Northrop-Sassaman .................................50

OBrien Sullivan Funeral Home ............. 46

GAS FIREPLACE REPAIR

American Gas Works LLC ......................40

Northville Hearing Aid ...........................42

HEALTH & FITNESS

Northville Physical Rehab ......................34

HEATING & COOLING

D&G Heating ............................................46

Harriman Heating Inc .............................44

HOME REPAIR & HANDYMAN SERVICES

R&H Glazing ............................................46

Roger the Handyman ..............................42

Second Prime Construction LLC ...........46

HOUSE CLEANING

Helping Hands .........................................34

INSURANCE

Merrick Maris Insurance .........................55

LIMO SERVICE

1-2-3 Taxi Travel ....................................... 42

PARTY STORE / ICE CREAM

Good Time Party Store ............................36

PLUMBING

Evans Plumbing .......................................36

Coldwell Banker ....................................... 44

Real Estate One ......................................... 34

Northville Condominium Value ............ 42

WINDOWS/WINDOW REPAIR

R&H Glazing ............................................46

SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS


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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES - May 19, 2014

Presidents Annual ReportKathy Baldwin welcomed Co-Owners and thanked all

members of the Board for the time and dedicationthey have put forth over the past year. Please seepages 12-14 of the June Herald for the entire report.

Treasurers Annual Report

Association. Please see pages 15-17 of the JuneHerald for the entire report.

Election ResultsRobert Armstrong announced the Election results

thanking all Election Committee members forassisting in counting the ballots and for their hardwork: Marti Tupper (co-chair), Liette Paiement,Frank Eisenhauer, Gloria Janks, Elaine Anderson.Robert also thanked Joel Lutz and the Court CaptainCommittee and everyone else who rallied to have asuccessful election.

As of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, there were notenough ballots received to qualify as a legal election,the election continued until 6:00 p.m. on Monday,May 19. (Minimum 30% participation is required). Robertsaid that Joe had pointed out that although HighlandLakes tradition has been that the ballot deadline was5:00 p.m. on Friday, the By-laws do not dictate this, sowe were able to extend it in order to avoid repeatingthe election. Kathy thanked the Court Captains

voters to submit their ballots. Robert reiterated theimportance of returning the proxies in order to havea quorum for the annual meetings. Also, some co-owners were under the misconception that their votewas not necessary because there were three positionsand only three incumbent candidates with nobodyopposing them. As Committee Chair, Roberts plansto make more efforts to let co-owners understand

how critical their participation is.

Robert also made some recommendations to streamlinethe election process and make it more effective. Firstof all, he suggested that it was redundant and costlyto include the candidate resumes in the ballot mailersince the resumes were already published in the May

Herald. Secondly, updating the instruction on theelection envelope to tell people not to cut the ballot

to keep up with. Thirdly, Robert suggested removingthe unit numbers from the proxy form because hebelieves it will save money to print generic formsrather than customized forms. Additionally, Robertsuggested custom-printing the mailing envelopes toinclude a notice to the co-owner emphasizing theirneed to participate in the election, or repeat it costingthe association thousands of dollars. He felt leaving

the envelope white was a wasted opportunity to getthe co-owners attention.

Robert reported that 229 (33.1%) ballot envelopeswere received. 222 Legal ballots and proxies weresubmitted (32.1%). See the Election results on page7 of the June Herald. Robert asked for permissionto destroy the ballots in 30 days and to retain theballot envelopes for the purpose of compiling dataabout election participation for future use.

Robert said that he plans to write an article about thisyears election and how close we came to having torepeat it, and include it in the Herald in the future.

Board Action: Motion by Judy Nakdimen, supportby Guy Balok, to accept the Election Committeesrequest to destroy the ballots in 30 days. All infavor. Motion passed.

Kathy told Robert that the Board would take hissuggestions under advisement and ask that heinclude them in writing for the Board to review.

The Thirty-Ninth Annual meeting of the Board of Directors and Membership of Highland Lakes Condominium Association was held

with the By-Laws of the Association. President Kathy Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Attendance

The following Directors were present: Kathy Baldwin, Michelle Todorov, Kathleen Connor, Tom Byrne, Guy Balok, and JudyNakdimen. (Sandy Nolan was excused). Also present were Joe Poma, Property Manager, Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance Superintendent, and

Shannon Crowley, Administrative Assistant. Approximately 18 Co-Owners were also present.


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Grounds Committee Report: See pages 26-27Joel Lutz and Marti Tupper reported to the Board.

In addition to his report, Joel reported that at the May

17th community effort, 35 bags of garlic mustard waspulled. Joel said that they successfully removed the seed-bearing plants in the area they were able to address thisyear, there will be less garlic mustard to contend with nextyear. Tom asked about the area that was covered. Joelsaid that they did the Silver Springs Lake area, targetinginside of the walkway to the lake shore on both sidesof the beach area, all the way to the entrance off ScenicHarbor. Tom asked if there were any plans to do anotherpull targeting different areas of the property. Marti saidat this time there is nothing scheduled for the rest of theproperty this season. Joel added that if another event is

scheduled later in the season, the project would actuallyscatter more seeds in the pulling process, which would becounterproductive. Marti said that this would be an ongoing process to eradicate the growing garlic mustard onthe property. Joel said it would take seven years of beingconsistent removing the seed bearing plants to secure theproperty. Kathy said that she was pleased to see so manynew people participating in the event. Many asked her ifthere was another pulling event scheduled; even thoughthere isnt another garlic mustard pull scheduled, we willhave one in the future, and also residents are free to pull

garlic mustard independent of a community event. Joelsaid that there is a lot of seed dropping garlic mustardagainst the houses on Rippling Lane on the opposite side

of the creek. Kathy said that Cathy Watkins told her thatthere are some natural plants (ferns) that are by the creekthat will grow and can overtake the garlic mustard.

Tom asked Joe about the river birches that were planted atthe Eight Mile entrance last year. Joe said that the treesare under warranty, and Joe will be in communication withBlackstone to have the trees replaced.

Board Action: Motion by Judy Nakdimen, support by GuyBalok, to accept the Grounds Committee reports datedApril 28, 2014 and May 12, 2014.All in favor. Motionpassed.

Court Captain Committee Report:See page 28Joel Lutz reported to the Board.

Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support byKathleen Connor, to accept the Court Captain Committeereports dated May 1, 2014.All in favor. Motion passed.

Clubhouse Committee Report:See page 29Judy OConnor reported to the Board.

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by JudyNakdimen, to accept the Clubhouse Committee reportdated May 5, 2014.All in favor. Motion passed.

President Kathy Baldwin called the May 19, 2014 General session of the Board of Directors to order at 8:40 p.m.

Approval of Minutes:Minutes of the April 21, 2014, regular meeting of the

Board of Directors, and minutes of the April 21, 2014,executive session of the Board of Directors.

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Michelle

2014, regular meeting of the Board of Directors, andminutes of the April 21, 2014, executive session of theBoard of Directors.All in favor. Motion passed.

Minutes of the May 7, 2014, Audit Annual Meeting of theBoard of Directors and Finance Committee.

Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by

May 7, 2014, Audit Annual Meeting of the Board ofDirectors and Finance Committee.All in favor. Motionpassed.

Board members went into closed session to elect officers and assign committee liaisons.

The following Committee Board Liaisons were elected:Clubhouse: .......................Judy Nakdimen & Tom Byrne

Court Captain: .................Kathy Baldwin, Sandy Nolan & Kathleen Connor

Engineering: .....................Judy Nakdimen & Kathleen Connor

Community Social: ......... Guy Balok, Judy Nakdimen & Michelle Todorov

Finance: .............................Tom Byrne, Guy Balok & Kathleen Connor

Grounds: ...........................Kathy Baldwin, Kathleen Connor& Judy Nakdimen

Herald:...............................Kathleen Connor & Sandy Nolan

Lakes Ecology: ................Guy Balok, Tom Byrne & Michelle TodorovPool:...................................Guy Balok, & Sandy Nolan

RV: .....................................Michelle Todorov

Tennis ................................Michelle Todorov

E.E.D.C.............................Tom Byrne, Sandy Nolan & Judy Nakdimen

President Kathy Baldwin

Vice President Michelle Todorov

Treasurer Tom Byrne

Secretary Sandy Nolan

Director Guy Balok

Director Kathleen Connor

Director Judy Nakdimen


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Lakes Ecology Committee Report:See page 30Robert Armstrong reported to the Board. The Board was

given copies of the recommended watercraft rules forapproval.

After reviewing the Watercraft Rules, Michelle pointedout some adjustments to the document that shed liketo see made before it is approved and implemented. Aspresented, the document doesnt present all clear-cut rules,

but also includes recommendations and suggestions.Robert said he was open to her suggestions. Michelle Committee to review at the June 3rd meeting.

Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by JudyNakdimen, to accept the Lakes Ecology Committee reportdated May 6, 2014, approve Recommendation #1 (RevisedBy-laws), and table Recommendation #2 (WatercraftRules).All in favor. Motion passed.

Pool Committee Report:See page 31Cheryl Huizing reported to the Board.

Judy OConnor asked who would be leading the wateraerobics classes. Joe answered that there are a lot of instruction this year. Derek, Erin and LeeAnne can all dothe water aerobics, and Erin, Ashleigh, and Breanne willdo the swimming lessons.

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by GuyBalok to accept the Pool Committee report dated May 13,2014. All in favor. Motion passed.

Engineering Committee Report:See page 32Tom Werner reported to the Board.

Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by

Kathleen Connor to accept the Engineering Committeereport dated April 15, 2014, and their recommendation new door style sheet, and approve the informational letterto be included in the Herald and in all Welcome Packets.All in favor. Motion passed.

Discussion: Tom said that he periodically reviews the

that the Highland Lakes standard is kept. He said thata year ago, a non-conforming door was installed on unit180. (They submitted the engineering request, which wasapproved based on their request, but what they installeddid not meet HLCA requirements). After installation,the door and sidelights somehow was passed inspectionby our maintenance, so they have not replaced it witha conforming door. Joe said that he would review theoriginal paperwork and follow up with the co-owner.Tom asked that if Joe determines that the door wasactually approved by the Committee last year, let theCommittee know so that the door style can be included in

the Engineering packet as an acceptable option.Joe said that very often what happens is these kinds of

things may go unnoticed, and by the time it is they havebeen there for years. Especially when some things havegone unaddressed for 10-20 years, after that length oftime citing their door as a violation seems wrong.

Kathleen added that if there is a violation on a unit, like a that indicates that the unit cannot be sold in that condition,and that the co-owner would have to install an HLCAapproved style before putting the unit on the market. Joe

said that he thought that was a good idea.

Co-Owner Forum

Tom Werner- Tom asked about the potholes on CrystalLake Drive. Kathy said that Ken is working on gettingquotes for repairing Crystal Lake Drive. So far hes gotjust one quote. As soon as we have the other numbers,the Board can review and make a decision. Tom Byrneadded that the preliminary quote for repairing CrystalLake Drive is $65K. Tom Werner said until that decision

and hes already done this multiple times this season. A

Gyda Werner- Gyda asked if there were any plans to addmore pillars to the west side Eight Mile sign. She said thatit seemed unbalanced because there were more pillars onone side of the sign than the other. Kathy said there wereno plans to add more pillars.

Donna McNally - Donna thanked the Board and theCourt Captain Committee for following through andpurchasing the AED for the clubhouse. She added that ifone persons life is saved by it, then it is well worth it. The

case has been mounted on the clubhouse wall oppositethe pool doors, which is the center of the clubhouse andis also easy access from the pool area. Ken pulled it out ofthe case and demonstrated to the audience the alarm, andhow the equipment speaks to walk the person through theprocess of using it.

New Business

Youth Committee:Kathy said that many of the Board Members have been in

discussion about assembling a Youth Committee. She

said she believes there are youth in the community thatcan provide services to the Association, and also wouldlike their voice to be heard. She asked Guy to introducethe concept in more detail.


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Property Managers Report:See report on page 20

Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support byGuy Balok, to accept the Property Managers Reportdated May 19, 2014.All in favor. Motion passed.

Maintenance Superintendents Report:See report on page 24

In addition to his report, Ken thanked the generous co-

room in the clubhouse. It has been installed and isworking great!

Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support byGuy Balok, to accept Maintenance SuperintendentssReport dated May 19, 2014. All in favor. Motionpassed.

The Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

Guy said that the plan would be to set up an advisorycommittee made up of 13-17 year old residents, withhopefully a few adults also being involved. The goal isto direct them toward three ideas: (1) Their recreation, (2)Their voice /opinions being heard, and (3) Their service/ giving back to the community. Service could includeparticipation in an event like the garlic mustard pull, orhelping Civic Concern.

During the summer months when theyre out of school,there would be a couple hours on a Saturday theCommittee would meet and get a chance to talk. This kindof activity would encourage leadership and community,and volunteerism.

The inspiration for this endeavor came at the 2013 Campout,when Board members were approached and questionedby many of the young people about how the associationoperates and why certain rules are in place.

There will be an article in the June Herald (See page 43) togive more information and see what kind of interest

it generates. Guy said also if more youth begin toparticipate in the community, it may generate interest andinvolvement from their parents as well.

Docks & Bridges:Tom Byrne said that in closed session, Ken brought up that

there are three items that need to be addressed becausethey are safety issues:

1. Dock replacement Swan Harbor Lake2. Bridge Repair Silver Spring Lake3. Bridge Repair River near the homes

Ken is still gathering bids for the contractors, but thepreliminary quote $17K for the repair. There is moneyallocated for these types of repair in the long term account,so the Board has approved Ken to hire a contractor withthe total for all three projects not to exceed $17K. TheBoard moved to move forward now so that the repair canbe completed early in the season and not have to wait untilthe next Board meeting.

The Board will also be looking for input from the LakesEcology Committee concerning options for deck design.Since this decision was made in closed session, the Boardis sharing that information in the open forum so that itcan be included in the public minutes.

Tom encouraged anyone interested in sharing an opinionabout this decision to attend the Lakes Ecology Committeemeeting on June 3rd. Ken will also be attending to answerquestions about the repairs and the bids. Ken said thatover the years hes heard co-owners say that if the dockwas ever replaced, the new dock should have a full handrail

around it. That will be included in the bids he collects.Kathy added that, in an effort to be more transparent, the

Board will be giving a general report about decisions madein closed session this year.

REMINDER: The Board of Directors has invited members from BOARD OFTRUSTEES OF NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP to come and address our co-

owners during the JUNE 16TH BOARD MEETING to discuss the upcomingmil proposal on the August ballot. COME OUT AND HEAR THEM AND ASKYOUR QUESTIONS. (See Page 2 of the June Herald)


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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

PRESIDENTS ANNUAL REPORT

MAY 19, 2014


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Kathy Baldwin, President


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Treasurers Report

May 19, 2014

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TREASURERS REPORTA report of the financial condition of Highland Lakes Condominium Associates

ACCURACY OF ACCOUNTS We received a favorable audit opinion regarding our financial statements for the period ending

September 30, 2013.

Sharon Englund delivers excellent service to Board, Finance Committee, and every resident ofHighland Lakes. We have all come to trust her diligence and expertise, thank you Sharon.

Summary of Major AccountsYear Ending

September 30, 20132013

% of

Income2012

% of

IncomeBudget

Budget

Variance

Income $3,454,189 100.00% $3,485,500 100.00% $3,424,695 $29,494

Administrative Salaries $220,987 6.40% $213,750 6.13% $223,664 $2,677Maintenance Salaries $426,705 12.35% $403,447 11.58% $413,949 ($12,756)

Employee Ins. & Taxes $204,001 5.91% $186,744 5.36% $205,397 $1,396

Utilities $897,661 25.99% $996,775 28.60% $937,791 $40,130

Property Maintenance $311,813 9.03% $303,162 8.70% $343,980 $32,167

Property Insurance $151,474 4.39% $140,769 4.04% $142,500 ($8,974)

Clubhouse & Pool $78,748 2.28% $75,216 2.16% $81,500 $2,752

Other $131,380 3.80% $103,211 2.96% $127,095 ($4,285)

Sub-Total Operating $2,422,769 70.14% $2,423,074 69.52% $2,454,570 $31,801

Payment to Reserve $977,081 28.29% $942,741 27.05% $970,000 ($7,081)

Total Expense $3,399,850 98.43% $3,365,815 96.57% $3,424,570 $24,720

Net Variance $54,339 1.57% $119,685 3.43% $125 $54,214

Income o Increase in Assessment - $32,200o Higher market value of Investments plus interest and dividends $7,081o Includes Comcast and AT&T income not budgeted $34,056.

Administrative and Maintenance Salaries compensation increases and snow weekends. Employee Insurance & Taxes higher Health Care related to employee benefit coverage. Utilities excellent bulk rate natural gas negotiations Property Maintenance

o Warm winter lower salt & fuel ($20,000)o Lower lawn repair ($15,000)o Lower unit maintenance ($11,000)

Property Insurance higher Individual incidences (deductible). Other Depreciation $34,000 not Budgeted Reserve reflects income from investments.


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Treasurers Report

May 19, 2014

Page 2 of 3

SUMMARY OF MAJOR ACCOUNTSYear to Date April 30, 2014

7 months

Income $2,037,573 100.00% $2,002,969 $34,604

Administrative Salaries $122,712 6.02% $129,409 $6,697

Maintenance Salaries $242,956 11.92% $250,665 $7,709

Employee Insurance & Taxes $102,786 5.04% $123,131 $20,345

Utilities $728,712 35.76% $652,721 ($75,991)

Property Maintenance $190,983 9.37% $168,407 ($22,576)

Property Insurance $96,694 4.75% $85,167 ($11,527)

Clubhouse & Pool $13,937 0.68% $15,277 $1,340

Other $63,427 3.11% $67,993 $4,566Sub-Total Operating $1,562,207 76.67% $1,492,770 ($69,437)

Payment to Reserve $516,833 25.37% $516,833 $0

Total Expense $2,079,040 102.04% $2,009,603 ($69,437)

Net Variance ($41,467) -2.04% ($6,634) ($34,833)

$% of

IncomeBudget

Budget

Variance

Income fees from WOW cable. Administrative and Maintenance Salaries open positions restraint during snow removal. Employee Insurance open positions. Utilities cold winter. Property Maintenance higher snow levels. Property Insurance - higher Individual incidences (deductible).

UNCOLLECTED ASSESSMENTSReceivable

Balance September 30, 2008 - $170,291 Balance September 30, 2009 - $121,264 Balance September 30, 2010 - $106,949 Balance September 30, 2011 - $113,535 Balance September 30, 2012 - $107,282 Balance September 30, 2013 - $121,753 Balance April 30, 2014 - $ 98,368 We do write off uncollectable balances as we go along - $29,130 YTD Number of Co-Owners Delinquent 71 26 are over 30 days past due. Number of Units in Foreclosure 6 0.9%

o Down from 13 last year.


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Treasurers Report

May 19, 2014

Page 3 of 3

LONG TERM RESERVE

Balance September 30, 2008 $ 524,318 Balance September 30, 2009 $ 727,988 Balance September 30, 2010 $ 1,098.834 Balance September 30, 2011 $ 1,011,214 Balance September 30, 2012 $ 688,573 Balance September 30, 2014 $ 631,868 Current estimate for roof replacement $5.3 million.

o This years actual cost is almost the same as last year.o We have purchased next years material to avoid cost increases as we did last year.o We may have to stretch the project out to more than 6 years.

INVESTMENTS

Total Dollars Invested $ 742,429.68Market Value at April 30, 2013 $ 869,743.28Increase (Decrease) in Value $ 127,313.60Average Annual Return on Investment 4.6% - 3.5 years

Investments have been made in various Bond funds with an eye towards growth while maintaining acertain level of conservativeness. Balances have been shifted as various economic events have dictated.These investments will continue to be cashed in as we move through the roofing project. Our normal

investment position after the roofing project is completed would be to have nominal investments.

I can report that the Board and the Management of Highland Lakes take their fiduciary responsibilitiesvery seriously. They often spend considerable hours deliberating all Co-Owner points of view beforemaking a decision on how best to spending your hard earned money.

Respectfully submitted

Thomas D. ByrneTreasurerHighland Lakes Condominium Association


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A n n u a l A u d i t M e e t i n g M a y 7 , 2 0 1 4 P a g e 1

HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONBoard of Directors and Finance Committee - ANNUAL AUDIT MEETING MAY 7,2014

The Annual Audit Meeting of the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee of Highland Condominium Association was held at the principal office of the

Association in the Township of Northville, State of Michigan, on the 7th day of May 2014.

The following Directors were present: Kathy Baldwin, Michelle Todorov, Kathleen Connor, Tom Byrne, and Guy Balok (Sandy Nolan was absent). The following

Finance Committee Members were present: Robert Armstrong and Earl Smith. Also present were Linda Strussione, Owens & Strussione, P.C.; Joe Poma, Property

Manager, Sharon Englund, Bookkeeper and Shannon Crowley, Administrative Assistant.

President Kathy Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Linda Strussionebegan the meeting by reviewing the annual audit report prepared by Owens & Strussione, P.C.

CUMULATIVE DEFICIT QUESTION

Tom asked Linda if the Association runs an operating deficit consistently over 3 years, so there is a cumulative deficit, how wewould satisfy the deficit on the operating side. Tom said that due to the winter, we will run a deficit in operating for the year,

and may also run a deficit next year. Tom asked if in the following years budget he would have to include a line item to fix the

deficit in operating. Linda said yes.

Linda added that we need to be careful that the cumulative operating fund life to date does not drop to zero, and we run out ofcash to operate. If an emergency happened and we needed to go to the co-owners with a special assessment, most By-laws

have a ceiling of $1000. HLCA By-laws do not determine a limit for special assessments, although we have never needed to

implement one.

Linda said the line item would reference IRS ruling 70-604. Linda said that at every budget meeting, the Board should bevoting to doIRC 70-604 and carry forward our potential profit or loss onto next years books.Linda said if there is a profit, it

needs to be returned to the co-owners unless the Board votes to carry it forward. It has to be documented what is being done

with the profit or loss. So the motion would approve carrying that that dollar amount (deficit or profit) forward to the next

years budget.

Tom asked Shannon to remind Tom at budget time that this motion be made referencing IRC (Internal Revenue Code) 70-604.Linda stressed that this should be done every year.

Tom said that it looks as if we are going to be running a deficit for the year of $75K-$100K due to the snow we had this season.This will bring our cumulative life-to-date operating fund balance down from $187K where it is now. Tom said that going

over/under budget for just a year is not as critical as if a trend develops and we run out of cash, and wed have to budget to

make up the deficit. Joe asked if we run a deficit for the year of $100K, we wouldnt have to budget to recover that because of

the life-to-date balance of $187K. Tom said that is correct, unless the deficit turns into a trend and there is a deficit for multiple

years in a row.

Tom said that if the life-to-date total increases and gets up above $300K, the Board would need to vote to put into long term forupcoming projects, like roofs or cement. Alternatively, the surplus could be included in the budget for operating, essentially

returning it to the co-owners in that way. Tom said that we always need to be mindful of were that life-to-date operating fund

number is when preparing the budget.

AUDIT REPORT

OPINION REPORT Reflects that we have received a Clean Bill of Health according to CIRA Our bookkeeping was done correctly and bills

paid on time.

BALANCE SHEET (Assets) As non-profit, the report is separated into 3 categories: Operating Fund, Replacement Fund and Total, and then compared

with 2012 total.

Linda pointed out the Due to Operating line item, which showed that the replacement fund owed operating $289,160


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A n n u a l A u d i t M e e t i n g M a y 7 , 2 0 1 4 P a g e 2

The total fixed assets net $118,138 after depreciation. Linda said that the IRS doesnt want condominiums to show assets onthe books anymore.

BALANCE SHEET (Liabilities and Fund Balances) Accounts payable is higher than in the prior year by $59,656 Everything else looks as expected.

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES (Profit / Loss)

Monthly Assessments have gone up slightly compared to last year.

Deficiency of revenue for the year was just $2366, which is almost break even, which is good. Direct Operating Expenses: (pgs. 12-15 of report)

Administrative expenses have increased slightly (primarily in administrative payroll and legal-association) Utilities: Electric has gone up slightly, while gas & water has gone down significantly. Linda remarked that nearly

every condo association shes worked with has seen a decrease in water since last year. Tom said that our gas was very

low because of our bulk gas purchase at the lower rate.

Maintenance wages (regular and OT) have increased by $25K. The total for Maintained and Repairs Expenses hasincreased by $42K overall.

Clubhouse and Pool expenses increased by $5000. Property and liability insurance - Deductible and retention has increased by $10K Employee health insurance has increased by $12K.

STATEMENT OF FUNDED RESERVES (Long Term, pg. 16) Linda said that everything looks good (as expected) Tom pointed out that the balance in the reserve account in 2012 was $688K, and then we transferred $994K into the reserve

account. There was a market adjustment of -$17K, and then $1.03M transferred out of the account. That $1.03M was

primarily for the roofing project ($849K). Tom pointed out that the Association transferred more out than in, and we will

continue to do this for the next three years until the roofing project has been completed. This was the purpose for

accumulating that money.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Linda quickly reviewed the footnotes found on pgs. 7-11 Page 10:

NOTE F Fair Value Measurements: Linda explained that this footnote had to be included because of ourinvestments. Tom asked Linda if our investments look too risky. She said that she didnt believe it was, but the

footnote was included because it is required.

Page 11: NOTE G - Uninsured Cash Balances:Linda explained we have money in an uninsured account. (Ally Demand Notes

- $101K). Tom asked why there was money in an uninsured account. Sharon explained that the money has been there

for a long time. Linda said that when she started working for Highland Lakes, this account was the highest paying

investment (7-8%). It used to be affiliated with GM. Its currently returning 1.34%. Tom asked whether anyone

present had an objection to keeping the money in this account. There was no objection.

SUMMARYLinda said that overall, everything looks good and Sharon did a great job. Tom thanked Linda for working so hard and doing

a good job on the Audit Report.

Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Judy Nakdimen to accept the Audit Report for 2012/2013 as presented.o All in favor. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.


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MANAGEMENT REPORT

TO: Board of Directors, Co-OwnersFROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager

RE: Property Managers ReportDATE: May 19, 2014

1. there is some competition going on out there. One resident was able to receive a discount on homeownersinsurance simply by providing proof that the roof on their building was replaced recently. If you thinkabout it, when there is a roof leak, there is a possibility of damage to personal property and elements that also want to bundle your policies as much as possible with one carrier to get even more discounts (home,cars, etc.) and even if you chose the lowest insurance bid the last time you shopped, things change andthe lowest may now be the highest in the market. If you have changed carriers for your homeownersinsurance policy over the last year, your mortgage lender may send you a letter requesting that youprovide a binder for the new policy. They usually request an updated Association policy as well. If you

should nevertheless follow up with your lending institution to verify that they received it. If they do notget it within 30 days, there is a chance that they will purchase coverage for you at your own cost; and you received a binder, even though we have faxed it over 3 times. I recommend calling your lender two daysafter you give me the letter to verify that they got it. If not, let me know and I will have our insurancecarrier contact them for you.

2. some of this asphalt and concrete.

3. The recent letter that I sent regarding the condition of certain vehicles on the property was well-receivedby most, but I do have two things that I need to comment on. First, there was a great deal of backlashabout the policy preventing vehicles from being backed into the spaces. This policy has been around sidewalks nearby, but it was probably so that the license plates and registration stickers could be seen byanyone driving through the lot. This is one of the ways we determine if a vehicle has been abandoned oris not being properly kept. Policy changes or retractions have to be issued by the Board of Directors. Thesecond thing I heard from many residents was that the letter was addressed to one of the owners, but notboth. I was getting calls from residents saying that it was addressed to the wife instead of the husband,

database, when it prints labels, chooses one of the names but not both. In this case, I asked the front

4. this month in an effort to clean up our shorelines. There are also other rules regarding maintenance andsince we have had a lot of rain, especially in May, please make sure that the water has been removedfrom the footwells of the boat.


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5. The Board of Directors has broad discretion to make decisions regarding what can be placed on thecommon element. I will explain what I think is at the heart of that process. At the last Board meeting,

a resident asked me what co-owners were permitted to place in the front yards of the condominiumsand I said that if I were to take the bylaws as written and down to the letter, that answer is nothing. Thecommon element of the community extends right up to the outside wall of the unit in most locations,and then goes on to include the exterior wall itself. Nothing may be placed on common element without decorationeverything, would require written consent on a case by case basis, and in the absence ofthat, you would have grass growing right up to the front wall of your home.

unlike ours, may have only a few Board meetings per year, and some have only two. Others haveno committees whatsoever, and the hired management of the Association takes on 99.9% of the day-

it would be relatively impossible therefore, to have every single resident petition the Board for every to outrageous proportions. The policy was never intended that way, in that nobody would ever thinkBoard involvement was required every time a resident put up a Christmas light display or set out aHalloween pumpkin. I have already talked about intent of the policies in previous reports which is oneof the ways we interpret something that otherwise looks like its clear-cut (i.e. no ball playing is allowed The other concept and one which comes into play with our landscaping decisions is reasonability.

First of all, by moving into a condominium community, you accepted the fact that things are more landscape design and architectural elements. In its most general sense, I would describe condominium lackluster, dialed-down or scaled-back. By choosing to live in a condominium community however,you have to accept landscaping elements and decoration that is calculated to appeal to the community for someone to grasp, because there is no clear delineation or down to-the-letter description of what ispermitted and what is not. Even taking the bylaws verbatim, the drafters and the courts that upholdthese policies are fully aware that permitting a Board of Directors to grant a certain landscape design

in one yard and deny it in another is pretty broad discretion. They can say no to a certain shrub andyes to a park bench, and while you are sitting there scratching your head as how they can discriminate,realize that the people elected them to make the call. Suspect practices do not really arise unless youget a situation where, lets say, twenty units are permitted to place a certain decoration in the yard, and especially at the Board and Management level, are fair. It would make no sense to stick it to a co-ownerwithout good cause and even from the perspective of a co-owner, the Association is open to reason.

So the question becomes, how do we arrive at the acceptable level of outdoor decoration and how can

RE: Property Managers Report , Page 2


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MANAGEMENT REPORT

the fall-back provisions and panic button in the bylaws (they are everywhere), but generally speaking,communities will not act upon them unless they are losing grip of the common scheme and things are

distinguish between owning a single family home in a subdivision, and owning one here. I will also forpurposes of discussion, use the analogy of a temperature gauge in a car. Each car on the road (or each than another in which to safely operate. In a single family home situation, the upper end of that range is range is what is permitted under the scheme and what the bylaws and Board allows. The property inquestion is common element, so even though the ability to make that call is there, the use of an intent andreasonability standard is in the background in the decision making process.

The reasonability part exists because you have to consider what other people in the community would

are taking it into consideration. In the case of the subdivision home, you are free to decorate any way youwant to, without regard to limits in numbers, color or placement. The sky is the limit with your artisticexpression and the only thing your neighbor can do is to shrug their shoulders. Our landscaping anddecoration here, on the other hand, is governed by a communal concept of what is acceptable. Using at all) and leaving the front yard bare. Nothing in our documents would prevent a resident from doingnothing, which should come as no surprise, because its common element and not their responsibilityanyway, although the one exception is their need to maintain something that they placed there to begin over-burdening our residents with policy and making them miserable. On the other end of the range,we have a multitude of styling differences and we lose our common scheme, thus opening the door to

track from there because people tend to see what others are getting away with. I use a reasonability

to play God, but when it comes to running the community, the decisions are made at that level and thediscretionary power arises by virtue of the fact that we are dealing with common element. Residents

reasonability is what an ordinary everyday person in your situation would most likely see as reasonable.One perspective is from the inside looking out and the other is from the outside looking in. This meansthat you never have to worry about me telling you to remove your decorations simply because your away from neutral decorating or conservative amounts, or something that is not only unique, but maybe categorized as loud, cluttering, trashy or unlikely to be used widely as a decoration in a condominiumsetting.



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have a general concept of standard decorating practices. Most people have come to accept hanging garden globe, most will likely agree that 2-3 are overdoing it. Some will say that one is too much.Florescent, vibrant or overbearing colors draw attention and make the front yard stick out from the restand look trashy. Remember that although each condominium is a separate home, they can be decorated one to be bright green). Most people can tolerate a simple decoration outside of the front door, but not

a bench, swing, table and chairs and 10 other decorations in an 8 foot square area. The only thing that Ican recommend is for residents to drive the property and get a feel for what people are doing and whatthey are permitted to do, although I also do not want to shift the standard away from the Board to thegeneral public.

Ive spent a lot of time discussing what goes into our decision making and making things as fair as reserves the right to deny a certain style or element because they have weighed factors that they considerappropriate and have arrived at a decision as your elected representatives. Finally, if there is something requesting them to remove a certain decoration and they showed me an example or two elsewhere. It is

entirely possible that I have not seen that decoration, but it does not mean that we are failing to addressit.

6. and worked here several years ago as an assistant. She is knowledgeable in the operation of the pool will have a great season. Stay tuned for the start dates of water aerobics and swim instruction, whichcontinue to be popular among the residents.


Joe Poma, Property Manager


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MAINTENANCE REPORTTO: Board of Directors, Property Manager, Co-Owners

FROM: Ken Wiewiora - Maintenance Superintendent

1. TRASH, COMPOST AND BUILDING MATERIALS. Waste Management has started to pick up

compost for the season. Compost will only be picked up if packaged in a brown paper compost bag!!!

Please review the proper disposal procedures of trash, compost, building materials,

and paints, located on all of the trash corrals on the property.

Waste Management our trash hauler WILL NOT PICK UP IMPROPERLY BAGGED

COMPOST OR TRASH, AND IMPROPERLY PLACED BUILDING MATERIALS.

Lets all step-up to keep our community clean, & please report trash violators to the clubhouse.

2. POOL: Our pool is up and running heated and ready to go as of this morning!!! Repairs included a

used baby pool heater, patch work to the deep end wall and lap lane bottom, one new underwater light

fixture, two under water light mounting flanges, new chemical sensors, computer reprogram, two pipe

brakes in the basement, and as usual Leakey seals on fittings in the basement. Once again it has been

a long two weeks getting our pool up and running. And most important pool temperature is set to 84

deg and is fully heated as of today. Locker room floors received needed repair work to the seams in

the floor; the mens room also received concrete repair as well as a new floor patch 3 foot x 6 foot. All

of the locker room floors were thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned by Ralph and Jason. Good job guys!

3. GROUNDS: Mowing has started two weeks ago. Grounds restoration is under way! Last week True

green applied our spring lawn weed and feed. This was made up of a liquid broad leaf weed treatmentas well as a granular fertilizer. Over the next few weeks we will start to see the restoration along the

sidewalks, as well as any damage that was caused by the WOW cable contractor last fall. Most of the

snow plow damaged areas have been repaired.

4. EQUIPMENT: Our Summer equipment is up and running. We are finishing up putting away the

winter equipment after making repairs. One of our utility vehicles is out of service again, awaiting a

parts order. Over the past week we have had multiple breakdowns on the mowers which are repaired

and running.

5. UNIT REPAIR:As of today, we are caught up on unit repairs that were storm related. We had twominor roof leaks in the last rain storm. Paint requests, and fence repairs, are starting to back up. Please

be patient as we will get to them.

Thank You,Ken Wiewiora, HLCA Maintenance Superintendent

If there are any ground or building concerns, contact the Clubhouse at 248-349-4006

and request a work order to be submitted.

RE: Maintenance Report

DATE: May 19, 2014


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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

MEMBERS PRESENT:Robert Armstrong, ChairmanMarti Tupper, Co-ChairmanLiette PaiementFrank EisenhauerGloria JanksElaine Anderson.

COMMITTEE: Election MEETING DATE: May 19, 2014

Submitted by Robert Armstrong, Chairman

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. Reviewed procedures for counting.

2. Discuss options for streamlining election process and soliciting more voter participation.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:

1. The ballots be destroyed thirty (30) days from date of annual Meeting.

2. Ballot envelopes be kept for the purpose of tabulating data as to determine court participation anddevelop a strategy to increase participation.

3. MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO FUTURE ELECTION PROCESSES

a. Stop sending candidate resumes with the ballot mailer

b. Remove the unit number from the proxy forms

c. Custom print mailer envelopes with the following message:

Inside is your Annual HLCA Ballot. Please Vote. Our by-laws require us to have a quorum or REPEAT THIS COSTLY ELECTION.

Your vote counts because with your vote we will avoid wasting thousands of co-ownerdollars on a second election.


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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORTCOMMITTEE: Grounds MEETING DATE: April 28, 2013

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. Elections were held for 2014 season. Marti Tupper is elected Grounds Committee Chairperson; Michelle Evans

is elected committees Co-Chairperson.

2. : Carmens Corner

Special thanks

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

10.

** Due to recent developments and information after our meeting, at this time Grounds Committee will hold off

recommending the proposed Eight mile Boxwood wall to the Board for approval.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: NONE

NEXT MEETING:

Respectfully Submitted by: Michelle Evans

MEMBERS PRESENT:Marti Tupper, ChairpersonMichelle Evans, Co-Chair

GUESTS PRESENT:


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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORTCOMMITTEE: Grounds MEETING DATE: May 12, 2013

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

this month.

9.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None

NEXT MEETING:

Respectfully Submitted by: Michelle Evans

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Don Warren

GUESTS PRESENT:


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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORTCOMMITTEE: Court Captain Committee

MEMBERS PRESENT

MEETING DATE:May 1, 2014

GUESTS PRESENT

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. Due to our lack of attendance, an agenda was not adhered to. We disbanded and will meet next on June5th and hope for a better turn out

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:None.

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by: Barb Adams, Secretary

Joel Lutz (Chairman)

Diane Pittaway (Co-Chair)Barbara AdamsChuck Weidner

Kathleen Connor, Board Liaison


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MEMBERS PRESENT:Judy OConnor, ChairpersonPauline Raeburn

Mary GonzolezYing ZhangRayda Warren

GUESTS PRESENT:Kathy Baldwin, Board PresidentJudy Nakdimen, Board Liaison

Sandy Nolan, Board Liaison

COMMITTEE: Clubhouse MEETING DATE: May 5, 2014

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. Clubhouse rental for meetings/Seminars.

2. Articles each month to be generated by Clubhouse Committee for the Herald. Sandy Nolanvolunteered to write for the June Herald.

3. A Special Remembrance Plaque was decided on and there was discussion on location for hangingit.

4. HLCA Clubhouse Rental Agreement: Verbiage will remain as is.

5. year.

6. A Thank-you luncheon for the Maintenance Staff has been tentatively scheduled for May 21,2014 at 12:00 noon in the Highland Room.

7.

lighting is most desirous in that area.8. A request has been made to Maintenance for refreshing the wood on the front of the kitchen

counters, facing into hall & lounge. They have become very scuffed and tired looking.


NEXT MEETING: June 2, 2014, 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Judy OConnor, Chairperson


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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORTCOMMITTEE: Lakes Ecology MEETING DATE: May 6, 2014

We had a third reading of new modern set of by-laws using by-laws of other committees as a model. Thesewere shown to those present and discussed. They have been sent to those co-owners who have attendedrecent meetings for review.

Maureen made a motion to accept these by-laws, seconded by Earl Smith and after a short discussion periodthe vote passed unanimously. They will be recommended to the HLCA board for approval.

These proposed by-laws (as all the by-laws reviewed) call for a chair, a co-chair, and a recording secretary,

to be elected from the ranks of the members of the committee. This election is to be held every year withthose elected to serve a one year term. Please consider running for one of these three important positions.

The new shortened version of the Rules for Watercraft was typed up from notes and suggestions from EarlSmith and Robert Armstrong. After a short discussion and corrections due to typos a corrected versionwas available. Earl Smith made a motion seconded by Maureen. Following discussion, the motion passedunanimously. The new version of the Rules for Watercraft will be presented at the next board meeting withthe suggestion that they be adopted immediately as we are near the boating season.

What is next? There was some discussion as to what is next for our committee do we/you have any

issues and concerns? Do we want to start a project or be the community watchdog for our lakes and theirenvironment. Do we want to tackle erosion? Shoreline issues? Examination of Chemicals we put in ourlakes? Water quality? Please attend our next meeting and bring your ideas and suggestions.

WE NEED YOUR VOICE, and your efforts to make this committee function and be of value to our community.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:Board approval is requested for the attached By-Laws of the Lakes Ecology Committee.

Boat stickers purchased for 2014 (and beyond), each co-owner shall receive, and sign, attached Rules forWatercraft.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted by: Robert Armstrong

MEMBERS PRESENT:Robert ArmstrongEarl Smith

Maureen Osiecki

GUESTS PRESENT:Guy Balok, Director


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MEMBERS PRESENT:Cheryl Huizing, Co-Chair

Rosemary Campion, Co-ChairElaine Anderson, TreasurerBarb Balok

GUESTS PRESENT:Kathy Baldwin, Board Liaison

Sandy Nolan, Board LiaisonGuy Balok, Board Liaison

Erin Mrock, Head guardErik Peterson, Assistant Head Guard

COMMITTEE: Pool MEETING DATE: May 13, 2014

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. LIFEGUARDS & POOL - Erin (head lifeguard) and Erik (Assistant Head Lifeguard) provided updates. Eight

lifeguards have been hired. All but one have previous Highland Lakes experience. Erin reported that pool prep

is going well. Pool furniture has been power washed. Water aerobics classes will begin June 9th and will be held

Monday - Friday from 11am - noon. Swim lessons will begin June 16th and will be held Monday - Friday. More

information will be in Herald.

2. FURNITURE - 16 chairs have been purchased in green. Loungers will be re-webbed as necessary.3. 2014 DATES FOR POOL EVENTS:

May 23 Pool opens at noon

May 25 Pool opening party and potluck

Bring a dish to share for 10-12 people.

Please bring dish by 4:15. Food will be served at 4:30.

June 14 Hot Dog Daze - Detroit Tigers theme noon-2

Volunteers to help are appreciated

June 28 All ages late night swim 8pm - 11pm

Fireworks visible from Meadowbrook Country ClubPopcorn will be served. BYOB

July 12 Hot Dog Daze - Pure Michigan theme noon-2

July 26 Adult Luau and late night swim, 8pm - 11pm.

Tickets will be sold prior to this fun event and will include food and entertainment. $10/person.

Contact: Cheryl 248-349-7603 or Rosemary 248-349-8227 for tickets. Deadline to purchase tickets is

July 10th.

August 9 Hot Dog Daze - Pure Michigan theme noon-2

August 31 Pool closing party and potluck

December 6 Adult Christmas party


Respectfully submitted by Rosemary Campion

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.


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MEMBERS PRESENT:

Thomas A. Werner, Chairman

Terry McNally, Co-Chairman

Ilio AlessandriClem Tulley

COMMITTEE: Engineering MEETING DATE: May 14, 2014

1. Unit 353 PatioInstallation: Vento Decorative Concrete Meets HLCA Requirements

Diagram has been submitted

2. Unit 125 PatioInstallation: Imagine Landscapes

Meets HLCA Requirements

No Fire Pit Allowed

3. Unit 544 RailingInstallation: Novi Fence LLC Meets HLCA Requirements

2- Railing for deck step & front porch steps

4. Unit 604 DeckInstallation: Supreme Deck, Inc


5. Unit 470 PatioInstallation: Imagine Meets HLCA Requirements

6. Unit 258 Window, Octagon Meets HLCA Requirements

7. Unit 414 WindowsInstallation: Sunrise LTD Meets HLCA Requirements

8. Unit 127 6 Windows Doorwall PD-1Installation: Wallside Meets HLCA Requirements

9. Unit 330 Entry Door ED-2A Doorwall PD-1Installation: Northville Lumber


10. Unit 524 Entry Door ED-5with sidelights SL-3

Installation: Home Depot Meets HLCA Requirements

11. Unit 217 Entry Door ED-2with sidelights SL-1

Installation: Home Depot Meets HLCA Requirements

12. Unit 251 Storm Door SD-3Installation: Home Depot Meets HLCA Requirements

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:

Approval on updated door style sheets

Approval on HLCA Master List Of Alterations Requiring Approval By Highland Lakes

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.

Submitted by Tom Werner, Chairman

GUESTS PRESENT:Joe Poma, Property ManagerShannon Crowley, Administrative Assistant

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:


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HLCA MASTER LIST OF ALTERATIONS

REQUIRING APPROVAL BY HIGHLAND LAKES

This document declares all alterations to condominium units within the Highland Lakes

Condominium Association that must, first, be approved by the Engineering Committee,

Property Management, and the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes.

This alterations list is governed by the Highland Lakes by Laws and will be enforced by

Management and the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes.

Penalties (see below) will be enforced for non-compliance with the approval process of the

following items:

WITHIN THE OWNERS UNIT:Limited Common Element Fireplace Installation or reconstruction Any venting or chimney changes, all must be approved. Basement floor/wall breakout for plumbing, venting or other Interior - wall construction, removal, or any structural changes Installation of High Efficiency Furnaces (90% plus) and venting

OUTSIDE YOUR UNIT:Limited Common Element

Gas Grill and Gas Lamp Installation or removal Front Porches, Rear decks, and Rear patio construction Patio Awnings All windows Screen Doors, Entry Doors, and Door Walls (Patio Doors),

Garage Doors

Satellite Dish Installation or Alteration Ramps and Handrails

**NOTE: Penalties for non-compliance modifications may include fines

and removal of non-compliant items at the co-owners full cost.


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In my ree time I like to go shing, spend time

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Old BridgeKendal Brinker

Ohio, Massachusetts, Germany are just a

ew o the 29 places besides Michigan where

Kendal has lived since graduating high

school. Her avorite? South east Michigan,

Rochester and Northville. With her amily

in the Linden/Fenton area and the healthcare program headquarters or which she

is the director just the other side o I-275,

she happy resides in Northville now.

Amenities that Highland Lakes offers her

are space, her own patio, and the amily-

riendly atmosphere. Walking to downtown

Northville is a highlight o living here.

Dearborn CourtMike Ollar

Mike and his two sons, Ryan, who is

twelve, and Derek, who is eleven, moved

rom Livonia into Highland Lakes late

last all. Te boys still attend their Livonia

school but are getting acquainted with

the amily activities here. So ar, they like

Movie Night at the Highland House and

discovered that the Wagon Wheel about

one-third o a mile away has pretty goodood along with a dart board and pool

table. Mike works rom home in sales or

a technology company. Ready now or the

spring and summer seasons at Highland

Lakes, they enjoy the view o Crystal Lake

and await the opening o the pool.

Farragut CourtTim McKee

im works the third shif running his

business in Detroit. People dont work that

shif so much anymore, but afer 30 years

ims used to it. Besides, his ather had

worked the graveyard shif at U.S. Steel. im

thinks hes going to enjoy daytime living inHighland Lakes afer moving recently rom

Ferndale. Especially with his dog, Izzy,

he enjoys the walk around Silver Spring

Lake. im acquired Izzy by chance one

day when a man came into his nightclub

with an undered, neglected pit bull mix.

im offered $25.00 in order to rescue her

and now has a most gentle, well-mannered

companion with whom to enjoy his newhome.

Lagoon CourtMichael & Marchelle Brotz

No newcomers to Highland Lakes Condo

living, Mike and Marchelle leased a couple

o years beore acquiring their Lagoon

Court unit. Afer months o intensive

renovation, one project remains on which

they await the engineering committeesapproval: removing the deteriorated

deck and replacing it with a patio. Tis

will make their expansive view o Swan

Habour Lake complete in time or enjoying

retirement this summer. Originally rom

Dansville, Marchelle and Mike moved here

afer raising ve boys, the youngest now a


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HIGHLAND LAKES HERALD AD RATESThe Highland Lakes Herald is distributed monthly to 691 homes. All advertising accepted on a prepaid basis.

New ads will be charged set-up fee as per the schedule below.

THE HERALDDEADLINE IS THE 20TH OF EACH MONTHMake checks payable to Highland Lakes Condominium Association.

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reman with the U.S. Army stationed in

Romania. Marchelle, an artist in almost

every media, has used her talent to start

a unique business called Creative Resale

in order to help artists and craf hobbyists

acquire and trade or donate supplies (www.creative-resale.com).

David Korth & Sherie De Franceschi

Now that David retired, he said it was time

to move. He and wie, Sherie, moved rom

Westland with their two dogs, a springer

spaniel and a Boston terrier. Tey liked

the Highland Lakes neighborhood and

especially a lake off their court. Since

they already have a canoe, as soon as theyare moved in they will ully enjoy an

amenity o living in the Highland Lakes

community right next to Swan

Habour Lake.

Queen Anne CourtRoxanne & Allan Harold

Tirty years ago Allan moved to Northville

rom Minnesota to work or Ford. Now

retired, the Harolds wanted to stay in the

area though they return to Minnesota orvisits. Roxanne and Allan divide their time

between Florida and their Highland Lakes

Condo afer moving rom their Northville

amily home. Teir son, abor, remains the

permanent resident. He keeps busy as the

keyboard musician and a worship leader at

United Methodist Church in Birmingham,

working at Jets Pizza at Five Mile and

Haggerty, and caring or his two rescuedcanines. Afer the long winter, abor

discovered the walking trail around Silver

Spring Lake and expects that the beach will

be his avorite place this summer.


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GENE FOGELHighland Lakes

Original Owner

opened. I moved into this condominium complex

TELL US YOUR STORY! Drop off your story at the clubhouse or email [email protected]

Where were you when...


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HLCA Y P A C

Who says youths do not have a voice in

Highland Lakes Condominiums?Te HLCA Youth Partnership Advisory Committee (HLCA YPAC)

is the voice or youth which is made up o youths and adults who help

shape programs or our community. HLCA YPAC is a unique advisory

committee made up o youths and adults who ocus on three areas o

interest: RECREAION, YOUH VOICE, andSERVICE.

With the help o the HLCA YPAC coordinator, the committee

creates, implements, and supports programs they eel best represents

the needs and interests o Highland Lakes and the resident youths. Te

commitment is only a ew hours a year so come and get involved in

being an active part o your community. HLCA YPAC is open to youthages 13-17 and adults who reside in Highland Lakes. Expect changes

to be made to the program as we move orward; watch the Herald or

more inormation.

MEETINGS

Meetings are held the second Tursday of the month (June through

September) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Highland House.

I you are interested in becoming a part o this group please email

[email protected] or more inormation.

FUTURE/HISTORY

Members o the Highland Lakes Board o Directors conducted

an inormal series o talks with groups o youths to learn about the

communitys youths thoughts on our programs and services. Te brie

conversations indicated that HLCA teenagers elt undervalued and

unchallenged. In response to this the HLCA Board directed an advisory

committee (HLCA YPAC) comprised o youth and adult community

members to be established. HLCA YPAC will began to address concerns

with the mission o being a voice or young people and to promote a

community where youth are valued and involved.

MISSION STATEMENT

HLCA YPAC purpose, under the direction o the Highland Lakes

Board o Directors, is to be a voice or young people and to promote

a community where youths are valued and involved by providing

opportunities or youth to develop leadership abilities and interest

in volunteerism through participation in the creation and delivery o

projects within the HLCA community.


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WHATS COOKING!

S E N D U S Y O U R F AV O R I T E S U M M E R R E C I P E S !The feed-back on this feature has been very positive, but we need your help to continue. Please drop oyour

recipe in the Herald box at the clubhouse or e-mail to Wilma Leonard ([email protected]).

Chicken is, for most of us, a main section in our recipe books. Chicken is stillrelatively inexpensive at the market, and its rare tond someone who doesnt like

chickenno maer how it is prepared. One of our resident gourmet cooks, JoyGaskin, shares two of her favorite chicken recipes this month. Therst is for tasty friedchicken (the secret is in the coating), and the other is for an easy stued chicken breast thatwill bring raves from your guests who wont realize how really easy the recipe is.

FRIED CHICKENFRIED CHICKEN

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chives and garlic. Divide into balls.3. Place 1 cream cheese ball in the center of each butter-- flied breast half. Fold the chicken over cream

cheese and wrap with a slice of the turkey bacon; secure with toothpicks.

4. Arrange the chicken in a baking dish. Pour the butter over the chicken.

5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is no longer pink andjuices run clear.

STUFFED CHICKEN BRE STSSTUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

8 pieces of chicken 1 qt. buttermilk 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. salt

1 pkg. dry Italian style dressing mix 1 tsp. poultry seasoning 1 tsp ground black pepper

1. In a large reseal-able plastic bag, combine chicken, buttermilk and salt.Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

2. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees.

3. Remove chicken and buttermilk from plastic bag. In plastic bag combinethe flour, Italian dressing mix, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper.Coat chicken with flour mixture and let sit for about 10 minutes.

4. Fry in hot oil until meat is no longer pink (about 20 minutes) andbreading is golden brown.

1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp. dried chives 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsp. butter, melted 4 skinless, boneless, chicken breast

halves, butterflied 4 slices turkey bacon


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Adult Luau& Late Night SwimSaturday, July 26, 2014

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

TICKETS: $10 EACHincludes food and entertainment

For information or to purchase tickets:

ROSEMARY CAMPIONat 248.349.8227 or

CHERYL HUIZING at 248.231.7603

Deadline to purchase

tickets is July 10th

Come jointhe fun!


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Welcome to the Highland Lakes Clubhouse!Come on down! Our clubhouseat Highland Lakes offers manyactivities or children and adultsalike. Tanks to the efforts o theClubhouse Committee, as wellas those o previous committeemembers, the acilities are great. Wehave a lovely main area with manyplaces to sit, visit, read or just relax.Te clubhouse offers ree wi withtwo wi hotspots available. A new atscreen V sitson an attractive cabinet, which was just purchased.

Tere is also a cool poolroom which sports a brandnew atscreen. It has two pool tables, which see lotso action. i playing pool is your thing, come onover and shoot a ew games with your riends andneighbors.

We have a lovely Highland Room located in therear o the clubhouse. Tis is an all purpose room.Many committee meetings are held there. Its

newly painted and decorated and it is a ne placeor parties. As a matter o act, it may be rented byitsel, or along with the Kitchen. You can also rentthe main lounge, Highland Room and Kitchen orlarger parties. the Kitchen h

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