Highland Lakes Herald - March 2010

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MARCH 2010

COMMUNITY NOTES

NOTICE OF ELECTION -Page 22.

Board of Directors Meeting -March 15th.

Easter Breakfast/Egg HuntMarch 27th - see page 23.

Highlights of the 2009 AdultChristmas Party - Pages 34 - 35.

The dates and times of ALL

committee meetings are on thecalendar (back cover).


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I.S.E.Garbage Disposal

Installed for $185

SPECIAL

40 Gallon GasWater Heater

Installed for $595


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Contributing WritersKathleen ConnorTom DeGalanBeverly Dudley

Joy GaskinSandy NolanPeggy Zonca

Herald StaffLorna DeGalanTom DeGalan

Gloria JanksBetty ParzychRay ParzychLesley ReislandSally Rigo

Herald Printing

Highland LakesHerald

The Highland Lakes Herald is the ofcial news mthe Highland Lakes Condominium Association, seresidents, groups and organizations.

The Association and its Board of Directors controresponsible for the contents of the Herald.

The staff of the Highland Lakes Herald serves ontary basis. Editorials reect the opinions of the stare not construed as representative of the generaship of the Association.

The Herald welcomes comments, suggestions anfrom its readers. All material submitted for publicthe Herald must be true, factual, and newsworthy

editor reserves the right to withhold items from pupending verication of facts. In some cases whe

are of a critical or controversial nature, the editor the right to solicit comments from those with oppviewpoints.

Materials submitted for publication are to be give

ceptionist in Highland House. All materials submbe signed, but signatures will be withheld upon reCommunications to the Herald should be in writinterial will be accepted for publication in the upcomafter the 20th of the month.


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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kathleen Connor, President ..............248-349-8264 Clem Tulley, Director ..................Kathy Baldwin, Vice President ..........248-380-6429 Sandy Nolan, Director ................Tom Byrne, Treasurer ........................248-349-6924 Michelle Todorov, Director ..........

Joy Gaskin, Secretary .......................248-735-2623

PERSONNEL

Joe Poma ..............................Property Manager Ken Wiewiora ..........MaintenanMichele Suttereld ...............Administrative Asst./NOTARY Mike Francis ............MaintenanSharon Englund .....................BookkeeperGuin Eatmon .........................ReceptionistPam Cohen ...........................Receptionist

HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECT

20301 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI 48167Clubhouse Phone: 248/349-4006 Clubhouse Fax: 248/349-8821

After Hours Emergency Maintenance Phone: 248/349-40

COMMITTEE INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON

Clubhouse Judy Nakdimen 248-344-0336 Kathy Baldwin/Tom ByCCNW Robert Armstrong 248-912-0266 Kathleen Connor/SandEngineering Larry LeSeure 313-820-1708 Kathleen Connor/ClemFamily Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Michelle Todorov/KathyFinance Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747 Tom Byrne/Clem Tulley

Grounds Ray Parzych 248-349-9370 Kathleen Connor/KathyHerald Beverly Dudley 248-349-4139 Kathleen Connor/SandInsurance Betty Lanphear 248-348-6361 Kathleen Connor/TomLakes Ecology Kevin Scanlon 248-735-3772 Michelle Todorov/Tom Pool Ann Creviston 248-449-9328 Joy Gaskin/Sandy Nola

Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Clem Tulley/Michelle TSprinkler ----- ------ Kathleen Connor/KathyTennis Rex Reitenga 248-349-7343 Clem Tulley/Michelle T

Vision Rob Berlin 248-374-3986 Kathy Baldwin/Michelle

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Northville Township Police-Non-Emergency .............................................. 248-349-94


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APPLIANCE SERVICESAppliance Care Service ...........................32

CHIMNEY CLEANINGAlpha & Omega .......................................30

CLEANING SERVICEHouse Cleaning by Linda ........................30

CONCRETE & MASONRYStarline Concrete & Masonry...................24

DENTAL CARE

Jeffrey Burstein, DDS ..............................24

ELECTRICIANSBrian Rosol ..............................................30

FINANCIAL PLANNINGEdward Jones, Darrel Quinn ...................43Thrivent Financial, Jay Kempf .................30

Tom Goebel, Real Estate Tax ..................40

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTSOBrien Sullivan .......................................36

HEALTH & FITNESSNorthville Family Foot ..............................36

Northville Hearing Aid ..............................30Northville Physical Rehabilitation ............36

HEARING AIDSNorthville Hearing Aid ..............................30

HOME REPAIR/HANDYMAN Andy Wright ............................Barrett Painting & Home ServiDennis Hill Renovation ServiceGarys Home Repair ...............R&H Window Glazing .............

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

HOUSE CLEANINGHouse Cleaning by Linda .......

PAINTING/WALLPAPERINGBarrett Painting & Home Servi

Brian Schingeck/Lou Sibole....Dennis Hill Painting & Renova

PARTY STORE/ICE CREAMGood Time Party Store ...........

PATIO PAVERS/PORCH RENStarline Concrete ....................

PHARMACY (Delivery AvailabSav-On Drugs .........................

PLUMBINGEvans Plumbing......................Horton Plumbing .....................

PODIATRYNorthville Family Foot .............

REAL ESTATE TAX CONSULTom Goebel ............................

DIRECTORY OF SERVICES


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Highland Lakes

Management SectHighland Lakes Board of Directo

Kathleen Connor, President

Kathy Baldwin, Vice PresideTom Byrne, TreasurerJoy Gaskin, SecretaryClem Tulley, Director

Sandy Nolan, DirectorMichelle Todorov, Director


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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING MINUTES

February 15, 2010

The monthly meeng of the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes Condominium Associaon w

principal oce of the Associaon in the Township of Northville, State of Michigan, on the 15t

2010, in accordance with the By-Laws of the Associaon.

Prior to the regular meeng, the Board of Directors met in closed session to discuss nancials

Vice President Kathy Baldwin called the February 15, 2010 Meeng of the Board of Directors p.m.

Aendance

The following Directors were present: Kathy Baldwin, Joy Gaskin, Tom Byrne, Clem Tulley, San

Michelle Todorov. Kathleen Connor was absent and excused. Also present were Joe Poma, Pro

Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance Superintendent; and Michele Suereld, Administrave Assistan

22 residents were present.

Preceding normal business, Marianne Brandt, founder of the Welcome to Highland Lakes pro

explanaon of how the program works and shared her ideas of implemenng it. Marianne ha

write the New Neighbor column in the Herald.

Approval of Minutes

A. Minutes of the January 18, 2010, Regular Meeng of the Board of Directors.

Board Discussion: None.

Board Acon: Minutes of the January 18, 2010 were received and led as printed.

B. Minutes of the January 18, 2010 Execuve Session of the Board of Directors.

Board Discussion: None.

Board Acon: Minutes of the January 18, 2010 Execuve Session were received and led as

C. Minutes of the February 8, 2010. Annual Audit Meeng.

Board Discussion: CPA suggested rewording of the Moon pertaining to operang funds.

Board Acon: Minutes of the February 8, 2010, Annual Audit Meeng were received and le

Clubhouse Commiee Report See report on page 9.Board Discussion: None

Board Acon: Moon by Michelle Todorov, support by Sandy Nolan, to accept the Clubhous

dated February 8, 2010. All in favor. Moon passed.

Court Captain Commiee Report See report on pages 13 - 14.


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Family Social Commiee Report - See report on page 15.

Board Discussion: Valennes Luncheon was a great success. Next event is the Pancake Breakfa

Board Acon: Moon by Sandy Nolan, support by Clem Tulley to accept the Family Social Com

dated January 26, 2010. All in favor, Moon passed.

Finance Commiee Report See report on page 10.

Board Discussion: Tom Byrne discussed the fact that$300,000 (10% of assessments) must go

reserve funding.

Board Acon: Moon by Sandy Nolan, support by Clem Tulley, to accept the Finance Commi

January 21, 2010. All in favor. Moon passed.

Herald Commiee Report See report on page 11.Board Discussion: None

Board Acon: Moon by Tom Byrne, support by Joy Gaskin, to accept the Herald Commiee R

February 8, 2010. All in favor. Moon passed.

Pool Commiee Report See report on page 12.

Board Discussion: Joe Poma discussed his progress on invesgang new lockers and updated

potenal Lifeguards for the upcoming season.

Board Acon: Moon by Joy Gaskin, support by Sandy Nolan, to accept the Pool Commiee RFebruary 3, 2010.

Vision Commiee Report See report on page 17 18.

Board Discussion: None

Board Acon: Moon by Tom Byrne, support by Michelle Todorov, to accept the Vision Comm

January 26, 2010, with noted change on Item #5 (web address) and to approve the By-Laws as

favor. Moon carried.

Maintenance Report See report on page 19.

Board Discussion: Discussion regarding recent destrucon of the sauna.

Board Acon: Moon by Clem Tulley, support by Michelle Todorov, to accept the Maintenance

February 15, 2010. All in favor. Moon passed.

Management Report - See report on page20 21.

Board Discussion: None

Board Acon: Moon by Michelle Todorov, support by Joy Gaskin, to accept the Property Mandated February 15, 2010. All in favor. Moon passed.

The Board recessed at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened for closed session at 9:00 p.m.

Adjournment

The meeng adjourned at 9:45 p m


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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

COMMITTEE: Clubhouse MEETING DATE: February 8, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:Judy Nakdimen, Chairperson Kathy Baldwin, Board LiaisonJudi Alessandri Tom Byrne, Board Liaison

Lorna DeGalanThomas NeumannBetty ParzychMyra Santoni

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. HLCA WEB PAGE. Judi Alessandri, Thomas Neumann, and Myra Santoni wer

as a sub-committee to assemble material and pictures to be considered at the nex

2. JIGSAW PUZZLES. We were informed that a Co-Owner had offered to donatepuzzles for the Library. Members decided against accepting them because of the

determining that no pieces would be missing after they had been borrowed and ret

3. FUTURE PROJECTS. Committee members will investigate ways to improve thance of the Library tables and look for new pads for the chairs. We would like to h

residents concerning a number of questions:

Do you use the old couches and upholstered chairs in the Library?

Do you read the magazines in the rack?

Would you like for us to solicit donations of DVDs for the Library?

If you have any suggestions for us, please call any member of the Committee.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: There were no recommendations to the

NEXT MEETING: 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 8, 2010.


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COMMITTEE: Finance MEETING DATE: January 21, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:Robert Armstrong Kathleen Connor, Board Liaison

Ralph Downey Joe Poma, Property ManagerFrank Jensen Tom Goebel, GuestEarl Smith

Joyce Elvy and Beverly Dudley were absent and excused.

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. Reviewed the November and December Financial Statements. The Treasurer p

YTD (October 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010) overview of income versus expensesrently we are under budget.

2. The 2008-2009 Annual Audit meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, Febr

3. The Property Manager provided the Committee with a history of collection procememo form. As pointed out, certain changes were needed due to the rough econoreduced values in real estate. Joe was commended for his in house legal work w

reduced the need for outside attorney expenses.

4. Tom Goebel, guest, suggested individual meters for gas and/or water because tto the Association would be sizeable. Studies on this have been done in the past. the major drawbacks were: (1) the initial cost of conversion borne by each Co-Ownelimination of the commercial gas rate, (3) A change in the By-Laws that would reqapproval of 2/3 % of the 691 Co-Owners. The request was tabled pending further

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.


NEXT MEETING: 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 18, 2010


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COMMITTEE: Herald MEETING DATE: February 8, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT:Beverly Dudley, ChairpersonDarrel Quinn, Co-ChairmanLiette Paiement, Secretary

Kathleen Connor, Board LiaisonSandy Nolan, Board LiaisonRobert ArmstrongFrank EisenhauerWilma Leonard

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:1. Redundancy of Committee Reports versus Board Meeting Minutes - The Comm

agreed that the new version of the printing copy of the Heraldhas improved greatwe are hearing only positive feedback.

2. Clip art program. Highland Lakes has purchased and now owns its own copy oprogram.

3. Articles to be published: The Committee approved articles for the coming editioHerald. The Committee also discussed whether or not we should publish articles

Owners having advertisement connotation. The Committee agreed that if it is advpublication in the Heraldshould not be free.

4. The purpose of the Heraldpublication has been briey discussed. Wilma Leonrized what reects the Committee members thought - The content of the Herald

the Co-Owners.

5. Price of inserts: The Committee thinks that due to economic struggles, it is not

raise the price of inserts.

6. The Committee would like to see the return of the column Know your Neighbormonthly basis. Beverly Dudley will try to arrange such a column with Marianne Brhas created a Welcome to Highland Lakes Program.


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COMMITTEE: Pool MEETING DATE: February 3, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:Ann Creviston, Chairperson Kathleen Connor, Board PresidentJoyce Elvy, Co-Chairperson Joy Gaskin, Board Liaison

Dick Schneider Sandy Nolan, Board LiaisonCheryl Turovaara

DISCUSSION:1. Discussed plans for the life guards for the upcoming pool season. Two lifeguarbe coming back and one will not be invited back.

2. Joe poma is looking into purchasing a set of lockers for the Mens and Ladies LRooms.

3. Discussed purchasing three new tables for under the shade structures, chairs fand toys for the Pool.

RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD: Purchase lockers for the Locker Rooms.

NEXT MEETING: To be announced.

Submitted by:Ann Creviston, Chairperson


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COMMITTEE: Court Captain Neighborhood Watch DATE: February 9, 201

MEMBERS PRESENT (11):

Note: A substantial snowfall kept many members away, several called to canc

Robert Armstrong, Chairman Donna McNally

Barbara Adams Terry McNallyKathy Baldwin Sandy NolanMarianne Brandt Stanley RobersonJohn LaMarca Tom WernerJoel Lutz

DISCUSSION:1. Robert emphasized that residents need to return the condential census forms in

for their safety and protection. Stanley Roberson, new Court Captain, asked questioprobably needs to address the importance of this census form with the residents of

2. Joel Lutz reported that Mann Court is still without representation and another coulooking for a Court Captain soon.

3 Terry McNally talked with an associate from Brose Lighting regarding our projectto get the residents interested and on board with securing better lighting within the cPerhaps an incentive can be provided to gain a discount on material. The type of lig

was suggesting for residents is an off/on, day/night type of light that would alleviate remember to turn the light on at night. The usual retail price is about $7.00.

John LaMarca said that he has an increase in porch and back lights being used to idarkness at night in Hayes Court.

4. Robert brought a copy of the Court Captain Committee description that was postewebsite. It is very lengthy. There is room for the fan-out phone list and a list of Couand phone numbers. Marianne Brandt volunteered to bullet-point it for better effect

working on preparing a document- sharing website (Cloud Computing, rst for the ecommittee) then for all. It would make working on the agenda or other relevant infoneeds to be passed on easier. Robert showed our unit for sale on the website andsales numbers of all condos sold last year.

5. The February meeting with Director John Werth and the Township has been delah d l t b i d i t ti thi th F th i f ti t f ll



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Court Captain Neighborhood Watch Committee Report, February 8, 2010 - Page 2

7. The rst meetings for the program Welcome to Highland Lakes project is somstalled. The new residents are hard to pin down and keep cancelling. This is a wonopportunity for new residents to become oriented to this community and nd out wexpect and what is expected of them as a neighbor. There were many suggestionsproject can be improved to be more attractive to the new resident. Kathy Baldwin that Marianne submit a resum and have her picture in the Heraldto gain some rePerhaps, if new residents get an idea who she is we can gain some momentum. J

endorsed Mariannes efforts as being an excellent source of information for all.

It was also suggested that HLCA could have an event that would promote our multresidency and give it a name that would indicate the International focus. That wagood idea and Kathy will bring it up at the Family Social Committee meeting.

8. Joel brought up an idea that would recognize an outstanding member of our comexample was Marianne Brandt and Linda Allyn who are both HLCA residents and the Reading Corps Volunteers helping Detroit children to read. He read this in the

and shared with us. It was a very good idea and will be included in Sandys Have column. It will be something positive to report in her column balancing the good wbad. It will be done randomly as we hear of admirable or special deeds being doneresidents. Further discussion to follow at next months meeting.


RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: No recommendations to the Board at t

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by:

Barbara Adams, Secretary


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COMMITTEE: Family Social MEETING DATE: January 26, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT:Brad Todorov, PresidentKathy Baldwin, Board Liaison

Michelle Todorov, Board LiaisonErin FranklinSteve FranklinTom Werner

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. VALENTINES LUNCHEON.The Committee discussed what the menu should be, what craft and/or activities w

have, how we plan to decorate and what the cost should be per person. The Complanning on setting up Saturday evening. The Committee also took inventory of deand supplies from previous parties to conrm what needs to be purchased.

2. VOLUNTEERS.The Committee also discussed the need for volunteers.


Submitted byBrad Todorov, Chairman


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COMMITTEE: Engineering MEETING DATE: February 10, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT:Rick Hazen, Co-ChairmanLinda Stalker, Secretary

Clem Tulley, Board LiaisonIlio AlessandriJohn LaMarcaTerry McNallyRod StalkerTom Werner

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:1. Unit 202 Request to install one (1) white, clear glass, Anderson doorw

Installation by Anderson.

2. Unit 133 Request to install ve (5) Wallside windows.Installation by Wallside Windows.

3. Unit 78 Request to install one (1) entry door and one (1) doorwall.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: Approve Items #1 and #2 and defer actItem #3 (Unit 78) pending further investigation.

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, March 10, 7:30 p.m.

Submitted by:Larry LeSeure, Chairman


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COMMITTEE: Vision MEETING DATE: January 26, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT:Rob Berlin, Chair Earl Smith Kathy Baldwin, Board LJudy Nakdimen, Vice Chair Brad Todorov Kathleen Connor, BoarMaureen Osiecki, Secretary John LaMarca Michelle Todorov, BoarIlio Alessandri Beverly Dudley Sandy Nolan, Board M

Judi Alessandri Myra Santoni Joe Poma, Property MRobert Armstrong Marti PetersLiette Paiement Don RigoRalph Downey Thomas WernerJoel Lutz Gyda WernerAnn Creviston

ITEMS DISCUSSED:1. Roll Call: A roll call was taken to have an accurate list of voting members

members were present who were eligible to vote.

2. Judy Nakdimen reviewed the history of the By-Laws and asked for a motiothe By-Laws: Motion by Tom Werner, seconded by Judi Alessandri. Motiounanimously to approve the Vision Committee By-Laws.

3. Election of ofcers. A motion was presented and seconded to elect a slate current ofcers. After much discussion, the members decided to nominate vote for each ofcer separately and the original motion and second were re

Nomination for Chair: Rob Berlin and Darrel QuinnBy secret ballot, Rob Berlin was elected Chair

Nomination for Vice Chair: Judy Nakdimen and Ralph DowneyBy secret ballot, Judy Nakdimen was elected Vice Chair

Nomination for Secretary: Gyda Werner and Maureen OsieckiGyda Werner declined the nomination and Maureen Osiecki was elected Sacclamation.

4. Rob Berlin reviewed the progress of the RFP (Request for Proposal) for theThree companies responded and two are within budget for parts and mater$40,000 has been reserved for new signage. It is his understanding that e


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Vision Committee Report, January 26, 2010 - Page 2

Association was in the process of being constructed. He recommended that eachthat would like, submit information for the web page. The web address is: www.HL


RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD: That the Vision Committee By-Laws be a

NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be a special meeting called when sampleproposed signs are available. The next regular meeting will be February 23rd, 6:00

Submitted by:Maureen Osiecki


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MAINTENANCE REPORT

TO: Property Manager/Board of DirectorsFROM: Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance SuperintendentRE: Maintenance ReportDATE: February 15, 2010

Please review the proper disposal procedures of trash, compost, building materialswhich is located on all of the trash corrals on the property. Waste Management, o

hauler will not pick up improperly bagged compost, trash, or building materials.

1. UNIT/BUILDING REPAIR. We are starting to experience the typical roof leaksmajor at this time. The item for everyone to keep an eye on in the cold winter moning the humidity properly set inside of your unit. Properly set humidity is good for aenvironment as well is good for the drywall, hardwood oors, etc. Humidity setting

should be set to around 38% or slightly below the point at which your windows staSweating windows is bad in two ways, rst the water can create drywall and windo

and mold could start to form. Your humidier on the furnace needs to be serviced

basis, lter clean or change. Remember humidity settings too high can cause win

walls to sweat (from water on the surface).

2. SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. Well our luck has run out, we had our rst large sthe season, last week with an ofcial snowfall total of 8, with drifting into the 18 - Please be patient as we do start in different locations on the property each snowfafully a different court is last each snow removal process. Question: Why did we n

porches on the frst day? Answer: Per our snow removal policy that is in place, w

exceeds 6, approach sidewalks and porches may not be shoveled until day two oThe entire Maintenance crew did an outstanding job on the snow removal; we wercomplete the process in two days at.

3. EQUIPMENT. We only had two failures on equipment over this past snowfall, blower got jammed up with a newspaper, shredding a v-belt, and second was a po

mat that was left on the main sidewalk. We cannot see items under the snow, pleaitems removed from the concrete prior to any snowfalls. If equipment becomes m

aged from an item left out by a Co-Owner, they may be charged for the damages. is long cable dog leashes, they become tangled in the snow blower and almost alwin damage.

4. EXERCISE ROOM. We will be starting the weight room renovation on TuesdayThe project will include paint carpet and a good thorough cleaning


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TO: Board of Directors/Co-OwnersFROM: Joe Poma, Property ManagerRE: Management ReportDATE: February 15, 2010

MANAGEMENT REPORT

1. The dock at the edge of Swan Harbor Lake has been straightened and there walso new benches and railings installed that are more durable than the rope f

previously in place. The seawall along Swan Harbor Lake behind Malvern Coubeing extended upward, to prevent shoreline erosion caused by variable wateDuring prior years, the water level has submerged the seawall and if it occursshoreline will wash away behind it and destroy the wall itself.

2. A welcome packet will be distributed to new co-owners of Highland Lakes wthem to our community. Highland Lakes would like to recognize the outstandof Marianne Brandt, who put the packet together, start to nish and spent a gof me doing research and compiling the informaon necessary for the packe

welcome packet serves a dual purpose in that it not only welcomes new residcommunity, but also gives them a glimpse of our rules and policies, giving youinformed neighbor.

3. The Annual Audit meeng was held on Monday, February 8th. Through the diof the Board of Directors and sta, the associaon was under budget for 2009across the Board. We had an outstanding year. The maintenance sta ran at eciency, and Highland Lakes connues to carefully watch its money and reachanges immediately.

4. Whenever it snows, I get numerous calls at the clubhouse. One minute, a rescall and say that we are not pung enough salt down. The very next minute,resident will call and tell me that we are wasng money on salt. We all have dopinions as to the procedure to handle a snow emergency; and therefore, an policy was adopted to outline our procedures and give the maintenance depato-do list. Most of the complaints involve the maintenance department wasnow stops to clear certain porons of the property, or the amount of me besnowfall and when a residents walkway is cleared. Highland Lakes is divided

A maintenance team with a couple of trucks and snow blowers will tackle a coa me in their specic 1/3 of the property. If your courtyard is rst, then you If a courtyard is last, we oen receive complaints. Therefore, with each snowwithin that specic 1/3 of the property, the courtyards are rotated so that nexcourtyard may be rst or last. Generally speaking, the roadways are plowed center secon of each courtyard and then nally the parking spaces and wal


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Management Report February 15, 2010 - Page 2

the shoveling. We want to point out that we have 4 trucks that are capableplowing. Those trucks plow 170 acres of Highland Lakes. If we do not do trst, people will not be able to move their cars and go to work. I understanfrustraon involved in not geng immediate results on the sidewalk and wclearing, but please be paent and our sta will get to your front door. DriSilver Spring Drive and Crystal Lake immediately following a snowstorm is a

good yardsck as to whether the sta is doing what they supposed to be dsee them out there, you know they are working on it. It really is that simplthis last snowstorm and on my way to work, 8 Mile Road had not been plowthere was not a corner of our property that did not have a truck going backIf you have any quesons, please call the oce. When all is said and donethis last snowfall, I received 6 complaints and about 30 compliments. The department was approached by the rest of the sased residents in the str

5. During my recent inspecons of the property, I am nocing some new doo

window installaons that are not in compliance with the Associaon policiePlease remember to complete a major alteraon request form and submit Engineering Commiee for approval. Most of the violaons are from new that want to hurry and complete their repairs or renovaons without even the Bylaws. As a neighbor, if you see them proceeding down this path befodo them the favor of leng them know. Very oen, you will be saving themthe end, because the violaon must be corrected.

6. I would like to thank all of the people who signed the Silver Spring Drive peoce within the last month. Signatures are sll pouring in, and the greatemay mean a beer response me for our road.

7. Just a few usual remindersplease remember to pick up aer your pet (thithe complaint is from residents of Kenyon Court,) use the ice-melter/salt sprespect your neighbors right to use their own parking space.

8. I hope that every co-owner will be as excited as I am about the new street that may be installed on our property. They will compliment the new stree

perfectly and will be a nice way to welcome people to our community and we care. The signs were already budgeted last year, so enjoy!


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NOTICE OF ELECTION

Highland Lakes Condominium Associaon

Annual Elecon of the Board of Directors

MAY 2010

Three Director seats are up for elecon this year.

If you are interested in becoming a Board member you must submit your

Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 16, 2010.

Candidates Night will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2010, prior to

open Board of Directors meeng.

Ballots will be mailed the week of April 26, 2010, and must be returned to

by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 14, 2010.

Elecon results will be announced at the 35th

Annual Meeng of the MemMonday, May 17, 2010.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!


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THE OUT TO LUNCH

Thursday, March 4, 2010 Gus OConnorNovi Road and Grand RiverMeet in Clubhouse at NoonCoordinator: Beverly Dudley

Saturday, April 17, 2010 Book and Jewelry Sale12:00 Noon - 4:00 p.m. in the HighlBring your vintage jewelry and boothe Clubhouse prior to the sale.

Thursday, May 6, 2010 Providence Park in NoviMeet in Clubhouse at Noon then ofProvidence Park for a tour and lunc

Coordinator: Peggy Zonca


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2009 TAX INFORMATION

Highland Lakes Condominium Association paid $7,465.49 for Real Property Tax onground for 2009. The following is a breakdown of the percentage of taxes you pai

ple, if you live in the Belfast model, you paid $9.33. Any tax questions are to be dipersonal tax representative. The ofce cannot answer such questions. Thank you

Belfast $ 9.33 0.125%Brigadoon $ 9.61 0.1287%Canterbury I, II $ 9.90 0.1326%Canterbury III $10.18 0.1363%Dundee $10.47 0.1403%

Edinburgh $10.85 0.1454%Falstaff $1085 0.1454%Glasgow $11.61 0.1555%Highland $ 9.90 0.1326%Highland I, II, III $11.24 0.1505%Loch Lomond $10.85 0.1454%Loch Lomond II $11.13 0.1491%

Loch Lomond III $12.00 0.1607%Loch Lomond III $12.27 0.1644%

PARTICIPANTS WANTED TO ESTABLISH A SPORTSMENS

Are you interested in getting together with fellow sportsmen who enjoy sh

ing, hunting, and the amenities of our Community?

Activities ideas include: sh frys, wild game dinners, camping trips, and hu

enjoying the company of friends and neighbors. Suggestions for the groupare welcome.

If you are interested in getting involved in forming a Sportsmen group, pleaLarry LeSeure at 313/820-1708.

GENERAL INFORMATION


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To the NeighborhooIRONGATE COURT

Jill Davison lives on Irongate Court in Highland Lakes. Jill works as a science teacher in a

school and has been teaching for 20 years. She aended Eastern University where she

bachelors and masters degree. She has one son who is living with her and is aendi

College. She will always remember when she moved into Highland Lakes, it was ValenShe enjoys golng, traveling, reading and all kinds of music. What she loves about bei

Lakes is the quietness of the area; and that she can walk her dogs and has a fenced-in p

can let her dogs out. In the summerme, besides enjoying the hiking paths around H

she likes to walk into town to listen to the Friday evening concerts.

NORWOOD COURT

Madelyn Board moved from Southeld to Norwood Court in Highland Lakes. She g

Detroit area and went to Wayne State University to get her degree in Psychology.

years she has been working as a personal Agent for the Community Living Servi

Michigan. She has visited some of the people for her work in Northville Township and

familiar with Highland Lakes. She liked it so much, she bought a condo here. She enjoys

and peacefulness of Highland Lakes. Madelyn enjoys surng the net, all kinds of mus

shopping.

SEABROOK COURT

Margaret Browning and her 5-year old son moved from Norwood Court and boug

Seabrook Court. Margaret grew up in West Bloomeld. She started her college day

State and nished her bachelors degree at University of Michigan. She also earned a la

Wayne State University She works as a personal injury aorney with a small law rm


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AND REMODELING!!

Great rates, mature, friendly, trustworthy service.From leaky faucets to a complete bathroom or kitchen ma

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Call now to schedule your free estimate!!Evening appointments are available!

CALL: (248) 348-1028 (home)Andy Wright (248) 752-8908 (cell)

HIGHLAND LAKES RESIDENTS --- WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!!


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Last month a mischief maker came out of hiding and served up some eggs - witIt was reported that on Aqueduct Court, as well as surrounding courts, a vandthrowing eggs at parked cars. The good news is that an alert Co-Owner got tnumber and reported it to the police. The culprit was identied and apprehended

er handled the situation well. There was no yelling or threatening. He took theand informed the proper authorities.

Just a reminder to us all. Lets keep our homes well lit to discourage vandalism

If you havent signed the petition to repave Silver Spring Drive, stop in at the Cluthe grass roots effort to get the county to take care of the road. Remember, wroad. It is the countys responsibility.

Court Captain Neighborhood WatchBoard Liaison, Sandy Nolan

HAVE YOU HEARD?


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THE ADULT CHRISTMAS P

The Adult Christmas Party that was heldDecember 5th was a great success! delicious and there was plenty of gamThere was a money rafe with ve pr

winner was Steve Lone, former Boardyou missed this event, be sure to incluof your holiday festivities next year. A g

had by all!


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ALL KINDS OF BALLS

GAME PAGE


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Highland Lakes Court Captains

NeptuneRobert Armstro

NorwoodDonna McNally

OaklandEarl Smith.......

Old BridgeLinda Tomica ..

PondDiane Pittaway

Queen AnneKathy Baldwin.

RichardsMartin Tingstad

SandyBeverly Brenne

SavoySharon Rossow

SchoolhousPeggy Zonca ..

SeabrookLilas Madden...

ValiantIlio Alessandri .

Viewpoint

IronwoodEsther Allison.................880-1673

IthamBob Rudolph...................347-6891

JulietSandy Nolan (B8)...........349-3587

Sandy Nolan (B9)

KenyonElizabeth Dombles ............ unlisted

LagoonJoy Gaskin .................. 735-2623

LehighJoe Coshatt.......................380-0552

Lehigh LaneDianne Hartman......1-248-229-3884

Leidel

Barbara Adams.................912-9866

LilacBarbara Evans..................348-3087

LongwoodJim OConnor...................344-6600

LyricRay Parzych.....................349-9370MadisonLinda Todorov .................982-3747

AnchorC. Darnell.......................347-0703

AltheaSusan Diagnault............734-502-2368

Amboy

Brad Todorov..................380-1611

AndoverPam Takacs ...................374-0864

AqueductFrank Eisenhauer ..........348-9650

Bryn MawrGloria Janks....................305-8044

DartmouthSue Misiulis ...................344-4949

Patricia Pavlic...........734-355-6911

DearbornClem Tulley.....................349-3125

Dorothy GaySonya Flegal..................344-9789

EddingtonDavid Duey.....................305-9344

Farragut

Lorraine Scully (B89&90)....344-8703Janice Booher(B 88).........344-4229

HayesD. & G. Loudy (B30).........349-3308

John LaMarca 773-7597

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Here are 5 questions with multiple choice answers. Each question is follofacts. Enjoy!

March is generally the start of the Maple Syrup season. A very short season which is ton the weather about 28 to 30 days in all.

1. Which state is the biggest producer of maple syrup?a) Vermont b) Michigan c) Maine

The production of maple syrup in the United States for 2009 was 2.33 million gallons.

syrup mostly in New England except for Rhode Island). The province of Quebec in Cagest producer of all.

2. How many gallons of sap does it take to make 1 gallon of syrup?a) 20-25 b) 30-35 c) 40-45

A healthy tree which is about 80 inches in circumference could have up to 3 taps. Eacapproximately 10 to 20 gallons for the season.

3. From which tree do we get the sap to make syrup?

a) Oak tree b) Maple tree c) Walnut tree

The sap tree leaf is about 3-5 inches wide with generally 5 lobes and is bright green. Tops furrows and have long irregular vertical plates. Those plates appear to peal from tvertical direction. The fruit has a horseshoe shape. We commonly call it a helicopter. majestic tree with the most beautiful range of colors in autumn, mostly in the red and o

4. Name two products we make from the sap.a) butter, syrup b) syrup, honey c) syrup, cider

The sap of a maple tree can be transformed into various products. Depending on the tor the time the sap is boiled the sap will be transformed into sugar butter taffy cream


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