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Kathy Baldwin*
Michelle Todorov*
Guy Balok*
Sandy Nolan*
2015BOARD OFDIRECTORSCANDIDATES
HigHland lakes Condominium assoCiation20301 Silver Spring Drive
Northville, MI 48167
Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821 Website:
www.HLCA.us
MAY 2015CLUBHOUSE
SUMMER HOURS Beginning May 1st
DONT FORGET TO VOTE!Ballots due in the clubhouse by FRIDAY MAY
15, 5:00 p.m.
40th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP
May 18, 2015
2015 Board of Director Candidate Resumes
pages 20-23
Civic Concern Food Challenge takes place the
entire month!
Mark Your Calendar:
Pool Opens Friday,May 22 at noon.
Renew or get your pool ID at the clubhouse
Pool Opening PartyMay 24 page 35
Womens Club Luncheon Dates page 32
GARAGE SALESaturday, May 2 at 9:00 a.m.
(Rain date is May 9)
GARLIC MUSTARD PULLSaturday, May 16 at 9:00 a.m.
page 28
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2Opening DayMay 7, 2015The market is open every
Thursday from May 7th October 29th
8am 3pm
NORTHVILLEFARMERS MARKET
Northville Chamber of Commerce 248-349-7640 or
www.northville.org
Corner of Sheldon and Seven Mile Roads in the Northville Downs
parking lot
All Co-Owners are responsible
for putting up their own signs.
Tables will be available at the
Clubhouse for those wishing to
set up in the parking lot, on a
first come/first serve basis.
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3Highland 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 and management information. This section is the
official medium of communica-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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4HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY20301 Silver
Spring Drive, Northville, MI 48167
Phone: 248-349-4006 E-mail: [email protected]: 248-349-8821
Web: www.HLCA.us
After Hours Emergency Maintenance Phone: 248-349-4043
COMMITTEE INFORMATIONCOMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD
LIAISONClubhouse Barb Balok 734-667-3507 Judy Nakdimen & Tom
ByrneCourt Captain Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Kathy Baldwin, Sandy
Nolan
& Kathleen ConnorEngineering Tom Werner 248-349-4459
Kathleen Connor & Judy Nakdimen
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 TodorovPool Rosemary Campion 248-349-8227 Guy
Balok, & Sandy Nolan Cheryl Huizing 248-231-7603 RV Hugh
Battley 248-349-4841 Michelle TodorovTennis Carol Shields
248-305-7123 Michelle Todorov
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAfter Hours Emergency
..................................................................................................................248-349-4043Northville
Township Police-Non-Emergency
................................................................................248-349-9400Northville
Township Fire Department
.........................................................................................248-348-5807Northville
Township Police and Fire Emergency
..........................................................................................911After
Hours Maintenance Emergency
.........................................................................................248-349-4043Assessment/Billing
Inquiries
....................................................................................................248-349-4006Consumers
Power Company
......................................................................................................800-477-5050DTE-Electric
Company
...............................................................................................................800-477-4747Hazardous
Waste Information
....................................................................................................734-326-3936HLCA
WOW! Account Rep (Bob Sivori)
.......................................................................................248-808-9872WOW!
Sales & Support
.............................................................................................................1-866-496-9669HLCA
AT&T Account Rep (Denise Smith)
....................................................................................810-265-4946AT&T
Sales & Support (Phone or U-Verse)
..................................................................................800-288-3466HLCA
Comcast Account Rep (Fred Campbell)
.............................................................................248-953-7380Web
site
.....................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.usAssociation
Facebook Page
.............................................................................................facebook.com/hlca.mi
BOARD OF DIRECTORSKathy Baldwin, President ...........
248-974-6688Michelle Todorov, Vice President . 248-380-1611Tom
Byrne, Treasurer ................. 248-345-9334Sandy Nolan,
Secretary .............. 248-349-3587
Kathleen Connor, Director .......... 248-349-8264Judy Nakdimen,
Director ............ 248-344-0336Guy Balok, Director
.................... 734-667-3507
PERSONNELJoe Poma......................................Property
ManagerJulie Dykstra......................Administrative
AssistantSharon
Englund....................................Bookkeeper
Guinevere Eatmon..................Receptionist (Notary)Catherine
Loy........................................ReceptionistKen
Wiewiora............Maintenance Superintendent
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5Herald CommitteeMarty Tingstad, Chairman Wilma Leonard Joy
Gaskin
Herald StaffRay Parzych Betty Parzych Joel Lutz Tom
DeGalanGloria JanksMarty TingstadIlio Alessandri Barbara EvansTerry
McNally
Highland Lakes Herald
The Highland Lakes Herald is the official news medium of the
Highland Lakes Condominium Association, serving all residents,
groups and organizations.
The Association and its Board of Directors control and are
responsible for the contents of the Herald.
The staff of the Highland Lakes Herald serves on a voluntary
basis. Editorials reflect the opinions of the staff and are not
construed as representative of the general membership of the
Association.
The Herald welcomes comments, suggestions and articles from its
readers. All material submitted for publication in the Herald must
be true, factual, and newsworthy. The editor reserves the right to
withhold items from publication pending verification of facts. In
some cases where items are of a critical or controversial nature,
the editor reserves the right to solicit comments from those with
opposing viewpoints.
Materials submitted for publication are to be given to the
receptionist in Highland House. All materials submitted must be
signed, but signatures will be withheld upon request.
Communications to the Herald should be in writing. No material will
be accepted for publication in the upcoming issue after the 20th of
the month.
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6AUTO REPAIR
Flash Glass.................................................
26
BEAUTY / SKIN CARE
Amway ......................................................
26
CARPET & FLOORS
Colonial Carpet Cleaning........................ 26
Simply Floor Coverings .......................... 31
NORTHVILLE COMMUNITY
Northville Chamber of Commerce...........1
ELDER CARE / PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Diane Allen - Elder Assistant ................. 31
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Northrop-Sassaman ................................. 27
OBrien Sullivan Funeral Home ............. 31
HEATING & COOLING
D & G
Heating...........................................32
Harriman Heating Inc ............................. 30
HOME REPAIR & HANDYMAN SERVICES
Rob the Builder ......................................... 27
Roger the Handyman .............................. 32
HOUSE CLEANING
Helping Hands ......................................... 27
INSURANCE
Merrick Maris Insurance ......................... 38
LEGAL
Kelly & Kelly ............................................
30
PLUMBING
Evans Plumbing ....................................... 26
REAL ESTATE
Megan Atkinson, Realtor ........................ 25
Real Estate One ......................................... 31
WINDOWS / WINDOWS REPAIR
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7HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING MINUTES - April 20, 2015
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes
Condominium Association was held on the third Monday of the month,
in accordance with the By-Laws of the Association. President Kathy
Baldwin called the April 20, 2015, regular meeting of the Board of
Directors to order at 7:30 p.m.
AttendanceThe following Directors were present: Kathy Baldwin,
Michelle Todorov, Kathleen Connor, Guy Balok, and Judy
Nakdimen.
Sandy Nolan and Tom Byrne were excused. Also present were Joe
Poma, Property Manager, and Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance
Superintendent. Approximately 16 Co-Owners were also present.
Treasurers Report:
Property Manager Joe Poma reported.
The receivables have dropped down to $64,500. As Tom Byrne has
stated at previous Board meetings, the Association is past the
mortgage crisis. Homes are selling here and the Association is
recouping some of the assessment losses. The number of foreclosures
has dropped to a minimal amount. Its the Associations belief that,
with a little diligent effort, ultimately this balance could go as
low as $20,000 or even lower as the Association proceeds with
collections.
Income was favorable this month. The bottom line of the
financial statement shows the Associations position as very strong
for the month ended March 31, 2015. The Association is running a
surplus of almost $53,000. Most of that is due to the WOW cable
income which was received, because another threshold was crossed in
the number of residents signed up for WOW.
Administrative and maintenance salaries continue to run a
substantial surplus. The other major utility categories, clubhouse,
pool and grounds, maintenance repair and supplies, are all running
favorable coming out of March.
Property and liability insurance is running favorable. We
currently have a year-to-date favorability of $5,600. Also
running favorable year-to-date are employee benefits, payroll taxes
and real proprty taxes. There was almost a $45,000 surplus for the
month of March, bringing the year-to-date favorability to
$52,801.
The Board of Directors has voted to replace the clubhouse server
with a current system. The new server will be installed by Vision
Computer of Northville and will be installed within the next month.
It is not an operational expense. The new server was approved at
$14,170, plus the yearly monitoring for $1,260. Thats a small
amount to pay for the amount of data and work that is done at HLCA.
Servers generally last five to seven years; so, this is a good
investment.
The Board of Directors has voted on a new phone system for the
clubhouse and maintenance shop. The only budgetary impact that this
is going to have in the short-term is $100 per month. The phone
system is still going through TDS Metrocom. Since its already
halfway through the fiscal year, there is going to be around a $500
overage for communications alone, which will be recouped in other
areas of administration.
President Kathy Baldwin called the April 20, 2015 regular
meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:35 p.m.
Approval of Executive Minutes: Board Action: Motion by Judy
Nakdimen, support by Guy Balok to approve and file the minutes of
the March 16,
2015, executive meeting of the Board of Directors. All in favor.
Motion passed.
Meet the Candidates Night: Prior to the regular meeting, the
customary Meet the Candidates Night was held beginning at 7:12 p.m.
Election Committee Chairperson, Donna McNally, introduced the
candidates. The candidates who were present were given the
opportunity to discuss their objectives and answer Co-Owner
questions. Four Director seats are up for election this year and
four candidates submitted rsums: Kathy Baldwin, Michelle Todorov,
Sandy Nolan, and Guy Balok.
The rsum of each candidate will be published in the May
issue of the Herald. Ballots will be mailed the week of April
27, and must be returned to the Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., May 15.
President Kathy Baldwin said that its important to vote, not
only for the candidates to get your support, but there must be a
quorum in order to have the annual meeting in May. The ballot box
will be in the Cubhouse.
Even though the candidates are all incumbents, there still must
be a quorum to avoid repeating the election process. Encourage your
neighbors to vote.
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8Clubhouse Committee Report: (page 18)Board Action: Motion by
Michelle Todorov, support by Kathleen Connor, to accept the
Clubhouse Committee report dated April 13, 2015. All in favor.
Motion passed.
Grounds Committee Report: (page 9)
Joel Lutz reported.
In response to the suggestion of replacing the old crabapple
trees at the 8 Mile entrance, some residents like the trees and do
not want them replaced.
Board Action: Motion by Kathleen Connor, support by Judy
Nakdimen, to accept the Grounds Committee report dated April 13,
2015. All in favor. Motion passed.
Finance Committee Report: (page 10)Joe Poma reported.
The annual audit is May 12 at 6 p.m. All are welcome to
attend.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Guy Balok,
to accept the Finance Committee report dated March 18, 2015. All in
favor. Motion passed.
Engineering Committee Report: (page 11)Tom Werner reported.
Unit 561 failed to bring in a brochure, but Tom did have a
picture of it on Wallsides letterhead signed by the contractor. Tom
would like to amend the minutes to include approval of #12.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Judy
Nakdimen, to accept the Engineering Committee report dated April
14, 2015, and to accept approvals for #2 - #13. All in favor.
Motion passed.
Court Liasion Committee Report: (page 12)
Board Action: Motion by Kathleen Connor, support by Judy
Nakdimen, to accept the Court Liaison Committee report dated April
2, 2015. All in favor. Motion passed.
Pool Committee Report: (page 13)Cheryl Huizing reported.
The Pool Committee meeting will be moved to 5:30 p.m. on May
12.
Board Action: Motion by Judy Nakdimen, support by Guy Balok, to
accept the Pool Committee report dated April 14,
2015. All in favor. Motion passed.
Lakes Ecology Committee: (pages 14-15)The Committee will hold
off on the recommendation of the graveled areas at Swan Habor and
Silver Springs Lake.
The fishing seminar will be May 14.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Kathleen
Connor, to accept the Lakes Ecology Committee reports dated April
7, 2015, and March 3, 2015, with the recommendation #3, approving
seminar date. All in favor. Motion passed.
Co-Owner Forum:
Larry Osiecki, Unit 314, passed out a letter, including pictures
of an area in the parking lot where water collects when it rains.
Larry would like to establish a date when Highland Lakes can do
something to correct it. Kathy Baldwin told Mr. Osiecki that Joe
and Ken will look at it and get back to him within the next two
weeks.
Property Managment Report: (page 17)Joe Poma reported.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Judy
Nakdimen, to accept the Property Managment report dated April 20,
2015. All in favor. Motion passed.
Maintenance Superintendent Report: (page 16)
Maintenance Superintendent, Ken Wiewiora, reported.
Ken said that Waste Management will only pick up water-based
paint which has been kitty-litter treated. Per HLCA bylaws, no
paint should be thrown out in the propertys trash. The Co-Owner
should wait until the Hazardous Waste Day and dispose of it
properly. Kathy asked Ken to look at the bylaws again
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Guy Balok,
to accept the Maintenance Superintendent report dated April 20,
2015. All in favor. Motion passed.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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9MEMBERS PRESENTBarbara Balok, ChairpersonIlio Alessandri Rob
BerlinSandy Jarvis Betty ParzychYing Zhang
GUESTS PRESENT: Kathy Baldwin, Board PresidentJudy Nakdimen,
Board LiaisonSandy Nolan, Board LiaisonArt Baynes
COMMITTEE: Clubhouse Committee MEETING DATE: April 13, 2015
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Election. Since Judy OConnor is unable to continue in the
position at this time, Barbara Balok was unanimously elected as
interim Chairperson.
2. Billiard Room Blinds. Art Baynes informed the Committee of
the need for some kind of window treatment to block light in the
Billiard Room. He presented price quotes and detailed information
about replacement options for the existing vertical blinds. After
some discussion of redecorating the room and current budget
constraints, Rob suggested that roller shades could be installed
behind the blinds as a temporary solution. The Committee agreed to
pursue this idea.
3. Donations to Womens Club for Garage Sale. Members were
reminded to price items for donation and bring them between 7:30
and 8:00 a.m., May 2, and be prepared to stay and help if possible.
4. Civic Concern Collection Competition. Members were urged to make
personal contact with other committees to encourage participation.
The winning group will be treated to a dinner party with their
choice from three menus. Barbara will follow up on obtaining
boxes.
5. Engraving of Plates for Memorial Plaque. Kathy Baldwin will
check on a place to have the engraving done.
NEXT MEETING: Monday, May 4, at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Barbara Balok
HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None
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MEMBERS PRESENT:Joel Lutz, SecretaryRay Parzych Stan
RobersonCatherine Watkins
GUESTS PRESENT: Kathy Baldwin, Board LiaisonKathleen Connor,
Board LiaisonJoe Poma, Property Manager
COMMITTEE: Grounds Committee MEETING DATE: April 13, 2015
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Members present voted to move election of officers to next
month in deference to present chairperson not being able to attend
this meeting.
2. Spring shrub trimming notice will be in the May Herald.
3. Ray Parzych asked if he could monitor the trimming of the
weigela shrubs on the island in front of the club house as the
contractor has not been appropriately pruning them.
4. Deciding who will take responsibility for flower areas
planting, weeding and watering will be made at the May meeting.
5. Garlic Mustard Pull on Saturday, May 16th, 9:00 A.M. till
Noon, working the woodlands around Silver Spring Lake. Volunteers
are needed.
6. Discussed locations where Monarch Waystations could be
created: an area on the east edge of Crystal Lake, the area between
Pond Court and Silver Springs school, and the northwest edge of
Swan Harbour Lake.
7. Unit 434 submitted a plan for a monarch butterfly garden on
common ground. The location seems very suitable as it is a steep
grade that does not incur any foot traffic. Recommend an
alternative to one of the plant selections as it is not native to
this area and thus would not be supportive of our native butterfly
population.
8. Suggestion made for replacing the old crabapple trees on the
8 Mile entrance islands with Cleveland Pears matching the trees
planted on each side of this entrance. Need to explore cost and
test if there is any fellow feeling for this idea.
9. Suggestion made to extend the Silver Spring Lake seawall the
length of the Serenity Garden. Cost feasiblity to be looked
into.
10. List of native plants thatll support Monarch and other types
of butterflies and including retail sources to be prepared for the
Herald for co-owners interested in doing something in their patio
areas to support Monarch butterflies.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None
NEXT MEETING: Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m.
HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
Submitted by Joel Lutz, Grounds Committee Secretary
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MEMBERS PRESENT:Earl SmithCathy WatkinsJoyce Elvy,
Chairperson
GUESTS PRESENT: Tom Byrne, Board LiaisonGuy Balok, Board
LiaisonJoe Poma, Property Manager
COMMITTEE: Finance Committee MEETING DATE: March 18, 2015
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. February Financial Statement was reviewed. Balance sheet
shows a continued improvement of Working Capital. Net profit for
the year was reduced to $25,797.
2. Some items in the grounds expense remain over budget and are
being monitored. The gas and water accounts are also over
budget.
3. Water damage occurred in an empty unit due to frozen pipes.
We expect reimbursement from the manage- ment company for their
neglect.
4. The annual audit meeting is May 12 at 6 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None
NEXT MEETING: April 22, 2015
HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
Submitted by Earl Smith
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
MEMBERS PRESENT:Thomas A. Werner, ChairmanArt Baynes
COMMITTEE: Engineering Committee MEETING DATE: April 14,
2015GUESTS PRESENT: Judy Nakdimen, Board LiasionKathleen Connor,
Board LiaisonKen Wiewiora, Maintenance SuperintendentJoe Poma,
Property ManagerVitor ImbuzeiroFrancis JensenPhyllis Stengel
MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 12, at 3:00 p.m.
Submitted by Tom Werner, Chairman
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: Approval of above requests 2 - 11,
and 13.
1 Unit 576 Archway thru wall 8 Unit 230 PatioDoes not meet HLCA
Requirements Installation by: Vento Decorative ConcreteRequest will
be turned over to the Property Manager Meets HLCA Requirements
2 Unit 613 Egress Window 9 Unit 598 PatioInstallation by: Kurt
Russell Installation by: Blackstone Landscaping
Meets HLCA Requirements Meets HLCA Requirements
3 Unit 399 Windows 10 Unit 349 PatioInstallation by: Wallside
Installation by: Clipper Landscaping
Meets HLCA Requirements Meets HLCA Requirements
4 Unit 554 Storm door SD-2 11 Unit 516 PatioInstallation by:
Greg Wojcik Installation by: North Bound Construction
Meets HLCA Requirements Meets HLCA Requirements
5 Unit 183 Storm door SD-1 12 Unit 561 WindowsInstallation by:
Home Depot Installation by: Wallside
Meets HLCA Requirements No brochure turned in
6 Unit 529 Railing 13 Unit 431 PatioInstallation by: Novi Fence
Installation by: Frank Sinelli
Meets HLCA Requirements Meets HLCA Requirements
7 Unit 106 Marygrove AwningMarygrove AwningMeets HLCA
Requirements
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MEMBERS PRESENTJoel Lutz, ChairpersonDiane Pittaway,
Vice-ChairpersonBarbara Adams, Secretary
GUESTS PRESENT: Sandy Nolan, Board LiaisonTerry McNally
COMMITTEE: Court Liaison MEETING DATE: April 2, 2015
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. At this moment , with Robert Nulty volunteering to represent
Neptune court, all of the Highland Lakes Courts are represented by
a Court Liaison. Thank you to all of the volunteers who have
stepped up to the role.
2. We discussed the Smoke Detector program and wondered if all
residents were in compliance? Sandy agreed to have something in
place for the next Herald that would address the need to protect
ourselves and our neighbors from disaster. Joel mentioned that it
may be possible that a retailer (Home Depot, Menards, Ace) may be
willing to issue coupons that would offer a discount on the
purchase of a fire/smoke detector for the residents of Highland
Lakes. 3. We have not yet replaced the New Neighbors reporter
previously held by Diane Pittaway. We are working on having each
Court Liaison being the contact for this activity. It is still up
in the air at this time. 4. Sandy shared that the Security Guard
will be back in service soon. Crime is rising and with the summer
approaching it will be even more of an issue. There will be details
in the next Herald about recent crime in Highland Lakes and
surroundings.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Barb Adams, Secretary
HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
Dianne HartmanJim DelaneyCarolyn ToyerBarb Evans
Donna McNallyTom WernerRobert Nulty
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
MEMBERS PRESENT:Cheryl Huizing , Co-ChairpersonRosemary Campion,
Co-ChairpersonElaine Anderson, TreasurerBarb Balok
COMMITTEE: Pool Committee MEETING DATE: April 14, 2015
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:1. Lifeguards/Pool Joe gave an update on the
lifeguards. Four lifeguards, all of whom worked here last year,
will be returning. He hopes to hire four more before the pool
opens. Prep on the pool will begin on April 27th. Pool opens
Friday, May 22nd at noon. Lifeguards will be offering swim lessons
and water aerobics. More info will be in the Herald. Everyone
present agreed that the lounge chairs would no longer be stacked
during the day or at night by the pool. The Lifeguard Manual will
be updated to reflect this.
2. Shade for Kiddy Pool There was concern over no shade for
baby/kids at kiddy pool. Guy suggested an off-set umbrella. Joe
stated that he would have a canopy put up in the kiddy pool area,
possibly with sides. This should provide some shade for baby/ kids
and parents.
3. 2015 Dates for Pool FunctionsMay 24th Pool Opening Party
4:30pmJune 13th Hot Dog Daze Detroit Tigers theme Noon - 2pmJune
26th or 27th (tentative) Fireworks & all ages late nite swim
8pm - 11pmJuly 11th Adult Pool Party Luau/Beach PartyJuly 25th Hot
Dog Daze Pure Michigan theme Noon - 2pmAugust 22nd Hot Dog Daze
Noon - 2pmSeptember 6th Pool Closing Party 4:30pmDecember 5th Adult
Christmas Party
4. Pool Opening Party will be Sunday, May 24th. Come celebrate
the opening of the pool. Please bring a dish to share by 4pm.
5. Civic Concern Food Challenge will be during the month of May.
This is a friendly competition between the High- land Lakes
Committees.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m.
Submitted by Rosemary Campion
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None
GUESTS PRESENT:Kathy Baldwin, Board PresidentGuy Balok, Board
LiaisonJoe Poma, Property Manager
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
MEMBERS PRESENT:Elise BradyJim DelanyAndrew BroesselAnne
Ostroth
COMMITTEE: Lakes Ecology MEETING DATE: March 3, 2015GUESTS
PRESENT: Michelle Todorov, Board LiaisonTom Byrne, Board LiaisonGuy
Balok, Board LiaisonJoe Poma, Property Manager
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:Old Business1. Silver Springs Lakes Boat
Storage. Joe informed the committee that the cost of expanding the
boat rack would be around $1,200 including the removal of a tree
near the pool area. After discussion it was concluded that the most
feasible alternative was to provide a gravel area to store
additional boats provided the gravel would not harm the boats or be
washed into the lake.2. Assess need for additional boat storage at
Swan Harbor Lake. As the usable racks are full and there are
several boats on the ground it was determined that there is a need
for additional boat storage. After discussion it was concluded that
a gravel area over by the dead tree stumps would be the most
feasible. 3. Area around the lake that is receiving chemical lawn
treatment. Joe informed the committee that the lawn between the
paths and the lake are not sprayed 4. Goose works for Swan Harbor
Lake. The apartment complexes like the geese and will not support
the use of Gooseworks.
New Business
1. Joe informed the committee that the fishing seminar should be
in April or May. Jim will contact Joe with possible dates.2. Bridge
and docks were worked on / replaced.3. The committee will evaluate
interest in boat storage on Crystal Lake.
A note will be included in the Herald advising interested
Crystal Lake residents to contact Joe or Andrew.In additional
discussion, Guy provided information about an upcoming shoreline
workshop and other lake and lake-shore information.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:
1. Provide graveled areas at both Swan Harbor and Silver Springs
Lakes, provided it will not damage the boats or wash into the lake
after a rain storm.
2. Add note in Herald for any Crystal Lake residents to contact
Joe or Andrew.
3. Approve date for fishing seminar.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 5, at 7 p.m.
Submitted for the May Herald by Anne Ostroth
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
MEMBERS PRESENT:Elise BradyJim DelanyEarl SmithAnn Oestroth
COMMITTEE: Lakes Ecology MEETING DATE: April 7, 2015
GUESTS PRESENT:Guy Balok, Board Liaison
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Boat Storage for Crystal Lake was discussed. Estimated cost
is approximately $600. The questions that came up were: 1. Where
will the funding for this project come from? 2. Where will the
placement of the storage be?
2. Elise Brady asked about the paddle boats on Swan Harbor. Are
we able to build a sea wall to attach the boats to? Ann Oestroth
went to a seminar last month where she received information about
other solutions for boat storage and landscaping around lakes. She
will present the information at the next meeting.
3. Jim Delany will be the Presenter for a Fishing Fundamentals
Seminar for residents of Highland Lakes. Jim is a seasoned
fisherman and has several years of experience giving these fishing
seminars. He has much knowledge to share! He has put seminars on
for adults as well as youth. An insert will be put into next months
Herald. The tentative date is Thursday, May 14th, from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m. The sandwich boards will be placed outdoors to announce the
date and time to residents. There will be an RSVP required by
May12th or a call to the office. A head count is needed so the
appropriate number of handouts will be available for attendees. It
was decided to open attendance to residents 12 and up. Children 12
and up must be accompanied by an adult.
4. Kristine Fenton asked if there will be a Lakes clean-up day
again this year. It was noted that there is trash and debris in the
lakes that needs to be collected and removed. Further details will
be discussed next month.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 5, at 7 p.m.
Submitted for the Kristine Fenton
Andrew BroesselKristine Fenton
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None
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TO: Board of Directors, Property Manager, Co-OwnersFROM: Ken
Wiewiora - Maintenance Superintendent
RE: Maintenance Report DATE: April 20, 2015
MAINTENANCE REPORT
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,
and 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. Grounds: Snow is finally gone for the year! We have started
on the summer cleanup program. Leaves have all been blown and
vacuumed up. Lawn edging started last week, and our first lawn
cutting will start the week of April 27th. Lawn fertilization will
be applied May 4th through May 8th weather permitting. We took a
break from the normal routine, and the complete crew attacked the
Buck Thorn problem, that was marked for removal around Silver
Spring Lake. General grounds cleanup & restoration will
continue. As of today, most of the winter damage has been repaired.
There are still multiple spots where someone has driven off road
and did damage to our turf, will be restored next. Then the grounds
crew will be on the regular program of restoration. Wood chips and
top soil have arrived at the shop last week.
3. Equipment: As of today, all of the summer grounds equipment
has gone through a pre-season inspection and all is in working
order. Over the past month we had repairs to the van, and
tractor
4. Unit Repair: We are seeing a normal spring time work order
flow, Fence repairs, minor roof leaks, grounds repairs, and even
sprinkler repair request.
5. Pool: The Swimming pool is slated to be drained, cleaned,
serviced, and filled on May 11th and 12th. Our annual boiler
inspection is set up for the following week.
6. Trash: Please pass on the word, help police our neighbors
about proper trash disposal. Rules and be found posted on all of
our trash locations. Note, only water based paints can be disposed
of, the paint must be opened and fully dried out with a mixture of
kitty litter. Compost must be placed in paper bags. No plastic
allowed in compost.
If there is any ground or building concerns, please contact the
Clubhouse at1-248-349-4006 and request a work order to be
submitted.
Thank You Ken Wiewiora HLCA Maintenance Superintendent
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TO: Board of Directors, Co-OwnersFROM: Joe Poma, Property
Manager
RE: Property Managers Report DATE: April 20, 2015
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Northville and the surrounding areas are experiencing a spike in
vehicle related thefts; Highland Lakes is no exception. In this
immediate area, we have had a number of cars placed on blocks with
the wheels & rims stolen. What surprises everyone is the brazen
way in which it is accomplished; the car is jacked up in the late
evening or early morning hours and placed on patio paver bocks. The
wheels are removed and the lug nuts are left in a pile next to each
wheel-well. The vehicle is often right in the middle of a courtyard
in plain view of all of the surrounding buildings, but the thieves
are counting on the fact that everyone is asleep, perhaps taking
advantage of a lower light area and using tools that are quiet;
possibly breaker bars, silent jacks, and no impact or
noise-producing tools. Criminals that are this daring are the ones
that can be very dangerous as well. If you see any activity in your
courtyard that looks suspicious, call the Northville Township
Police dispatch at (248) 349-9400 or call 911 directly. Do not
assume that your neighbors will make a call to the police when
something suspicious is taking place. There is no penalty for being
wrong. Do not engage in contact with a suspicious person. The
police are well aware of the problem and are working on a
resolution. The first vehicles that were targeted were Lincoln or
Ford Edge SUVs that share the same chassis or platform, meaning
that interchange-able parts for these vehicles were likely sought
after, but more recently, a new or newer Ford Fusion was targeted
as well. You may want to invest in a locking lugnut and keep it on
yourself or on the driver of the vehicle rather than in the
glovebox. For those of you that are bound to leave it at home and
find yourself with a flat tire along the road, hide it somewhere in
the vehicle instead. Furthermore, make sure that your cars are
locked at all times, because thieves will usually test car doors
and pick the easy ones. Many modern day vehicles have windows that
are not recessed into a win-dow channel at the top, meaning that
tools of today consist only of a wedge to pull the window away from
the weather-strip and a rod or hanger that will be placed into the
opening and used to press the power lock button. Finally, make sure
that you have adequate insurance coverage for your vehicle and when
it comes to theft as opposed to collision, opt for a low or zero
deductible and rental car coverage. As the old saying goes, crime
has no address, and Highland Lakes is situated in a quiet area
accessible by main roads, so that extra degree of caution will go a
long way.
The office is still collecting recycling surveys, so if you have
not turned yours in, we would like your input. We have 691 homes
here and I have collected 107 surveys. Out of those 107, I have had
64 residents say that they want recycling, 27 say that they do not,
and 1 blank survey. However, there are 15 more that say that they
would like it, but only if there is no cost, and since there would
indeed be a cost, I have to count that as a no. This means that the
question remains to be answered, with 64 yes votes and 42 no votes.
I added the third option on the survey simply because I wanted to
know if cost was the overriding factor as to why someone would not
want the program. At this point, I am not tabulating how many
residents chose a particular price level either, because I first
want to establish if they want it at all. Although the surveys
received represent a larger number than any committee we have at
Highland Lakes, it is still far too early to prove how the
residents feel about it, as only 15.5% have responded. We would
appreciate hearing from as many resi-dents as possible, because as
you know, the budget season is approaching and now is the time to
find out.
I reported earlier that we had four lifeguards returning from
last year and we need a total of eight to comfortably operate the
pool. As of this date, we are up to five, meaning that we have more
than enough to prep the pool and enclosure for the upcoming season,
but we have three more positions to fill before Memorial Day
weekend. The Association is using its best efforts to find quality
applicants that are certified and genuinely care about working and
providing the safest possible environment for our residents. The
same is true with the Security Guard position. As with every open
employ-ment position out there, there is always an over-abundance
of applicants and a shortage of quality. We will hopefully have a
Security Guard by late April or early May and the pool is scheduled
to open on Friday, May 22nd at noon, so that you can enjoy it
during your Memorial Day weekend. Now all we need is some sunshine
and warm weather.
The annual meeting of the Board of Directors is upon us and the
bylaws require a quorum of voters to vote for the available Board
positions in order for the election to be valid. A quorum is 30% of
all voters eligible to vote in the elec-tion, which means that if
all units were otherwise eligible, we would need 207 votes. In the
past, the number of eligible votes received has fluctuated between
210 and 235, meaning that we barely had a valid election, so I am
asking all
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MANAGEMENT REPORTresidents to make sure that you vote in this
election. None of us want to repeat it and waste time and money in
sending everything out again.
With the advent of spring and summer, people are going to be out
and about doing yard work and landscaping and making our community
look great. Remember that yard waste needs to be placed in paper
yard waste bags and placed next to the trash corral, not in it.
Every year, we still have residents that are placing yard waste in
plastic bags and the trash company will not pick these up. Yard
waste bags are only about $2 for five bags. They can be purchased
at Home Depot or almost any hardware store. Do not dispose of
brick, patio pavers, fill dirt, logs or anything heavy or bulky in,
or next to, the trash corrals. Some of these items can be placed in
the large dumpsters located at the maintenance yard, but an
appointment is necessary. If you are having a contractor do work,
they need to haul the debris away as part of their contract. We
often find cabinets, carpeting, lumber and a ton of other materials
left behind by contractors doing renovation work. The actual
co-owner is the only person that should be disposing of
construction debris next to our corrals.
I received a newsletter from Northville Township and Im placing
the page regarding water rate increases in the Herald for you to
review. The suburbs are getting hit with some astronomical
increases, but they affect the fixed rate por-tion of the bill
only, and without getting into too much detail, when you hear that
water rates are going up 16%-25%, it does not mean that we need a
water budget that is 25% higher. Nevertheless, there are
non-variable portions of our budget over which we have little
control, over and above scaling back summertime watering or dialing
down usage elsewhere when possible. Among these are water and
natural gas, and non-utility related accounts such as property
insurance, healthcare, taxes, or fixed contractual costs for tree
removal, goose remediation or fertilizing expense. The Association
shops around to bring the best possible pricing back to the
residents, which involves a research and bid-ding process and no
loyalty to any specific company, but we are also conscious that
costs are going up and we have to adapt. Every year, I discuss
these various issues, and make the statement that this isnt a
primer for higher assessments. I have not done the budget research
yet and there still has to be an analysis of expenses from the last
fiscal year as it relates to industry price increases, if any.
The roofing project will most likely have started by the time
you are reading this. For those of you that reside in the 16
buildings being re-roofed this year, do your best to keep vehicles
away from the entrances to the courtyard to allow construction
equipment to access the area. Move vehicles away from the front of
the building being worked on, and use care when going to and from
your units or accessing the parking lot. Construction work is not
only noisy, but there will be nails, aluminum siding, wood and
other debris everywhere. Make sure that you have any patio tables,
lawn ornaments, planters, or anything of value away from the
building so that falling debris will not destroy it. Each building
takes about one week to re-roof in good weather. The progression of
building numbers is as follows: 19, 20, 61, 57, 56, 51, 52, 53, 50,
47, 46, 34, 33, 71, 76, 75. In a perfect, all clear-weather season,
you could take the start-ing date of the roofing project and assume
that each building takes one week to complete and arrive at an
estimated date for your building. So, if the start date was May
4th, then building 52 would be done right around June 15th. Of
course, thats not how things generally work, but at least it may
get you in the ballpark. It will be highly unlikely that the last
building will be completed by mid-August and a more typical project
completion is around October 1st, so factor in a later date than
one that is earlier. Finally, there is a slight chance that we will
need to adjust the progression due to some unknown reason, although
that is also unlikely. We have seen property values in Highland
Lakes go up in recent months and homes are selling fairly quickly.
Im not blaming it exclusively on the roofing project and the market
appears to be recovering, but when you take the roofing project,
the resurfacing of Silver Spring Drive and the other capital
improvements that are taking place, the community is really looking
nice. We ask for your cooperation as we complete this project; just
this summer and the next is all that is left and then perhaps we
will look at siding or fences. That remains to be discussed at a
future date.
Do not forget to purchase your 2015 watercraft registration
sticker at the front desk of the clubhouse. The cost is $5 and will
prevent the watercraft from being confiscated and auctioned. We
make a diligent effort to contact every co-owner who is not current
in registration, but there are always some that do not have current
contact information.
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Just a reminder that trash removal takes place on Monday and
Thursday, so trash (especially larger things like the type you put
alongside the corral) should be placed out on Sunday night or
Wednesday night to minimize the amount of time that your neighbors
have to look at it. If you have any questions about trash removal
procedures, please call the office.
Take advantage of all your community has to offer in the way of
social events at the pool and clubhouse as time permits. The pool
should be open on Friday, May 22th, and a list of events is
available from the pool committee and social committee.
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MANAGEMENT REPORT
10.
Reminder: All boats must
registered annually.
Boat registration stickers are just $5 at the
clubhouse. All boats not
registered will be impounded.
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Michelle TodorovAmboy Court
Residence of HLCA ~ 23 Years
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Highland Lakes Board Member (2009-present) Highland Lakes
Finance Committee Co-chair (2006-2009) Highland Lakes Community
Social Committee (2007-Present) Highland Lakes Vision Committee
(2007-2013) Highland Lakes Herald Committee (2006-2007)
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Eastern Michigan
University - 1996Masters in Education - Eastern Michigan University
- 2004
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Farmington Public Schools, 19 yearsLiteracy Interventionist
Galileo Leadership Academy graduate Reading Intervention
Specialist
OBJECTIVES
Maintain a friendly and inviting community in which all
residents can flourish Encourage residents to participate in
activities and on committees Ensure everyones voice is heard and
considered Increase property values for all Make certain Highland
Lakes is functioning at its utmost efficiency Maintain the quality
of living Highland Lakes residents have become accustomed
to.
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Guy Balok19687 Ironwood Ct.
Northville, Michigan 48167734-667-3507
INTENTTo maintain a seat on the Board of Directors of Highland
Lakes Condominium Association; enabling me to continue to use my
knowledge and experience of community building, volunteer
recruiting, and fiscal responsibility. During my time on the board,
I have become an astute learner and I have always done my homework.
I believe that I have shown myself to be a valuable member of the
Board and Community.
PERSONAL Lived in, or around, Northville Township for the past
38 years Served 27 years full-time with Northville Townships
Department of Public Safety (Fire Department), Retired
FAMILY Married to Barb for 20+ years 2 Sons, Adam (17 yoa),
Tyler (15 yoa), both attend Northville Public Schools
RESIDENT SINCE July 2011, originally moved into Highland Lakes
in May 1977 as a teenager Worked for the HLCA Maintenance for
approximately 2 years in the early 80s Maintained relationships
with some co-owners ever since
ACHIEVEMENTS Enhance the community by encouraging the proper
maintenance and repair of Silver Spring Drive Introduced the HLCA
Youth Advisory Group to the Association Supported improvements of
the Common Areas with a new dock on Swan Harbor Lake and repairs of
the Silver
Spring/Bryn Mawr Ct. walking bridgeGOALS
Maintain high living standards in the community Maintain
reasonable Maintenance Fees while maintaining our common areas;
doing this while not exposing the
communitys value to risk Keep the control, and power, of the
community in the hands of Co-owners through Committees and active
recruiting of
volunteers Research and institute a community wide Re-cycling
Program preferably at little to no cost to HLCA Enhance the
walkability of the community; by persuading the Township into
completing their Pathway plan as it
relates to HLCALEADERSHIP (Business/Professional) EXPERIENCE
Progressively advanced in Leadership roles while working in
Public Safety Retired Captain, Northville Township Fire Department
with 29 years experience in Public Safety with Northville
Township (27 years full-time)SKILLS
Knowledge in conflict resolution Knowledge in grant writing
techniques Avid fundraiser Trained in Techniques for building Group
Consensus Skilled negotiator/interviewer Fire Department Instructor
(17 years)
CLUB/ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONS Current Current Director, HLCA
Member of the Knights of Columbus Avid Youth Hockey Supporter and
Organizer Manager of Youth Prep Hockey TeamPast Director of Travel
Hockey, Farmington Hills Hockey Association Board Member at Large,
Redford Township Hockey
Association President/Board Member, Northville Plymouth Fire
Safety House Youth Mentor, Northville Youth Assistance
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Sandy Nolan Highland Lakes Condominium Association
Valiant Court, 41 Years
EMPLOYMENT
Taught primary grades in Detroit from 1966 until moving to Texas
in 1969. Customer Service Representative at Twelve Oaks Mall
1980-1988. Supervisory position. Owner of Northville Sandys
Cleaning Service 1989-2000. Employed up to eight employees. Clients
included
the Herbert Lawson Construction Company of West Bloomfield, as
well as hair salons, restaurants, offices, homes and condominiums
in Northville and surrounding areas. The Highland Lakes Clubhouse
was an account during the 1990s.
Night and weekend receptionist for Highland Lakes 2002-2006.
This position enabled me to meet many Co-Owners and get a feel for
their concerns.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Board of Directors 2009-present. EEDC. This is the Employee
Evaluation Development Committee. It is composed of three Board
members
appointed by the Board President to address employee issues.
Editor of the Highland Lakes Herald during the 1970s. Wrote
articles, solicited advertising and printed the
Herald on an off-set printer in the Clubhouse. Member of the
Social Committee during the 1970-1980s. Active in providing
activities and parties for the adults
and children. Chairman of the Pool Committee and member for
fifteen years. Member of the Court Liaison Committee. Writer of
informational articles and events as requested by various
committees and printed in the Highland
Herald.
EDUCATION
B.A. Wayne State University. College of Liberal Arts and College
of Education.
OBJECTIVE
To continue working on the Board, applying the knowledge and
experience Ive gained in the last six years. It is essential to
utilize Co-Owners money wisely. I will continue to work hard to
keep association fees stable while supporting efforts to keep
property values up.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am an original owner in Highland Lakes and have always enjoyed
living here. We are all part of a very special community. During
the tough economic cycle of recent years, I have focused on the
cost to the co-owner. The six year roofing project is in its last
phase and Association raises have been kept to a minimum. This is
an example of what I believe can be accomplished as we address
future projects. Also, I attend many committee meetings. This
practice enables me to hear new ideas and recommendations to the
Board. In this way, I can best serve the community when it comes to
making informed Board decisions which affect us all. I truly
believe that Highland Lakes will continue to improve throughout the
years and remain a great place to live.
Sandy NolanHighland Lakes Condominium Association
Valiant Court, 41 Years
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Katherine Baldwin, RN (Retired)Highland Lakes Condominium
Association
Queen Anne Court, 14 years
EMPLOYMENT
Blue Care Network, Southfield, MichiganCare Coordinator, 1992 -
2008
Pre-certification of hospital admissionsMonitor inpatient care
and follow up with client post discharge
Mcfall/Sartwell Law Firm, Houston, TexasNurse Paralegal, 1988-
1992
Assisted attorneys in medical malpractice cases by researching
and reviewing medical records.
Gathered documents and interviewed witnesses
Sharpstown General HospitalDirector of Nurses, 1982 - 1988
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Highland Lakes Condominium Association Board President Highland
Lakes Condominium Association Finance Committee Highland Lakes
Condominium Association Board Member Highland Lakes Condominium
Association Community Social Member
PERSONAL STATEMENT
My move to Highland Lakes 14 years ago fulfilled my dream of
belonging to a wonderful community and prompts me to show my
gratitude to OUR COMMUNITY...
I have been on the Board for 10 years and want to continue to
maintain a friendly and inviting community, encourage residents to
participate, and continue working on projects that will enhance the
value of our property. I would like to ask for your vote so that I
may continue to be an integrate part of our community.
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Once again, Judith Nakdimen of Scenic Lane is our guest
contributor with two more of her tempting recipes. One of her
recipes is for Cornish Hensa personal favorite of mine. Company is
usually impressed with this entre. If you prepare the hens for
company , you might begin the meal with spinach balls appetizer.
Easy! CORNISH HENS6 Cornish hens 2 eggs
3 cups finely chopped scallions cup chopped parsleyButter 1
tbsp. dried tarragon1 lbs. pork sausage to 1 cup brandy4 cups bread
crumgs salt and pepperSaute scallions lightly in butter. Remove
and, in the same pan, saut sausage, breaking it up with a fork.
Combine scallions and sausage with next four ingredients. Add cup
of the brandy and season to taste with salt and pepper. Preheat
oven to 350. Stuff and truss hens; rub well with butter. Place on a
rack in a shallow pan. Roast on one side for 15 minutes. Baste and
turn to other side to cook an additional 15 minutes. Then place on
backs and continue roasting until nicely browned (about 30
minutes.) Remove to a hot platter and rinse the pan with additional
brandy. Pour over hens. Note: when I serve Cornish hens, I
accompany with Uncle Bens riceoriginal recipe.
STOVE TOP SPINACH BALLS
1 pkg, STOVE TOP stuffing mix for chicken 1 cup grated Parmesan
cheese1 2/3 cups hot water 1 cup chopped, fresh mushrooms cup
butter or margarine 1 small onion, chopped2 10 oz pkgs. Frozen,
chopped spinach 4 eggs thawed, well drained, and patted dry
Heat oven to 400. Mix stuffing, hot water and butter in large
bowl until blended. Add remaining ingredi-ents, mix lightly. Shape
into 60 (1 inch) balls. Place in single layer on 2 rimmed baking
sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 15-20 minutes, until
lightly brown.
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Spring Ahead!
Megan Atkinson Highland Lakes
Resident & Realtor (248) 895-2360
[email protected]
Considering selling your home?
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Around Town
May 1 3 Friends of the Library Used Book Sale 10AM-5PM,
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Game 11:30AM-5PM, Comerica Park Northville Parks & Recreation
May 15 The Broken Time Machine 8PM, Downtown Northville Northville
Parks & Recreation May 16 Northville Art House Birthday Party
10AM-4PM, Northville Art House, 215 W. Cady May 22 May 23 28th
Annual Flower Sale 9AM-5PM, Downtown Northville May 25 Memorial Day
Parade 10AM, Downtown Northville May 29 NHS Jazz Band in Town
Square 7PM, Downtown Northville May 30 Rouge River Rescue 9AM-12PM,
Mill Race Village
Megan is a local real estate expert on the Patti Mullen team at
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updates on current market conditions!
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& Tinted Glass Lowest Prices in Town Parts Available for Most
Windows Completed Promptly & Efficiently Two Weeks Service on
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James R. Steen, Manager
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HELPING HANDSAffordable, Reliable House Cleaning
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References
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Association Discounts 10 Year Warranty on Glass Low E Reflective
& Tinted Glass Lowest Prices in Town Parts Available for Most
Windows Completed Promptly & Efficiently Two Weeks Service on
Most Jobs
DO YOUR WINDOWS HAVE... Seal Failure? Moisture in Glass? Windows
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Garlic Mustard
PullProtecting Highland Lake's woodlands
from being overrun by invasive plants capable of eliminating our
native plants and trees.
When: Saturday, May 16th.
Time: 9:00 a.m. till Noon.
Where: Gather in the Silver Springs beach/picnic area.
Dress: Wear long sleeves and pants with boot type footwear.
Bring gardening type gloves.
Dress for the weather. Event will take place rain or shine
unless we are having a downpour with thunder and lightning. May
23rd is the backup date.
Water will be supplied
If you like being in our woods, please join us for some Highland
Lake's comradery and see how much we can accomplish towards saving
our woodlands. Call either Highland
Lakes Clubhouse staff or Joel Lutz of the Grounds Committee at
248-349-6782or email [email protected].
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SHRUB TRIMMING NOTICE - SPRING 2015Highland Lakes Condominium
Association
20301 Silver Spring DriveNorthville, MI 48167
Highland Lakes Condominium Association has tentatively scheduled
to begin the 2015 Shrub Trimming Program on June 1 2015, which will
continue for two weeks weather permitting. The contractor will trim
all of the shrubs in the complex. We are able to maintain the
attractive overall appearance of Highland Lakes by having the
shrubs trimmed in a consistent manner by a professional contractor.
All of your shrubs are trimmed or none of your shrubs are trimmed;
partial requests cannot be accepted.
For those Co-Owners who do not wish to be included in the
program, we will make every effort to accommodate your request.
The following form must be submitted to the Clubhouse by May 18,
2015, if you do not want your shrubs trimmed this year.
NAME: Building Unit
ADDRESS:
DAYTIME PHONE: HOME PHONE:
CO-OWNERS SIGNATURE:
I would like my name put on the list requesting that my bushes
not be included in the Shrub Trimming Program. I understand the
Association makes every effort to accommodate my request. I also
understand that with a shrub trimming program that is so extensive,
sometimes, inadvertently, shrubs are trimmed by the
contractor;however, this does not happen very often.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SHRUB TRIMMING PROGRAM,
PLEASE CALL THE CLUBHOUSE OFFICE AT 248-349-4006
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FURNACE TUNE-UP SPECIAL!
WE SERVICE ALL BRANDS INCLUDING
WE OFFER SENIOR DISCOUNTS
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
Financing 0% for 36 months
Heating & air Conditioning
248.231.2102 HarrimanHeating.com
Kelly & Kelly, P.C.
The Power of Experience.
Family Law/Divorce Child Custody/Support
Paternity Disputes Pre & Post-Nuptials
Criminal Defense Drunk Driving
Traffic Offenses Juvenile Legal Issues
Estate Planning Wills & Trusts Probate Litigation Business
Law Real Estate Contract Disputes IRS Issues
422 East Main Street, Northville, MI 48167 (248) 348-0496
www.KellyKellyLaw.com
John P. Kelly*, Michele D. Kelly*, Ryan Mae Kelly*, Jonathan A.
Paul, Michael B. Kelly* Attorneys & Counselors at Law
*HLCA Residents
Mention this ad and receive a special discount!
Celebrating 25 years of serving the Northville Community!
AIR CONDITIONING TUNE-UP SPECIAL!
WE SERVICE ALL BRANDS INCLUDING
WE OFFER SENIOR DISCOUNTS
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
Financing 0% for 36 months
Heating & Air Conditioning
248.231.2102 HarrimanHeating.com
Clean & Check AC Check Freon Oil Motors Clean Filters Check
Thermostat
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H e l p f u l a n d C a r i n g
ELDER ASSISTANT
Offering Strong, Tenderhearted Encouragement & a Loving
Touch
Assistance and transportation to medical and social visits,
shopping, errands, etc.
Meal preparation and light housekeeping.
CALL DIANE 248.344.4997
TO MAKE LIFE EASIER &MORE FUN.
EXPERIENCED HELPER
WITH GREAT REFERENCES.
CPR CERTIFIED
Messages will be answered promptly
Carpet | Tile | Hardwood | Sanding & Refinishing | Laminate
| Vinyl
(248) 756-3418 Michael Mercer [email protected]
THE FLOORING STORE AT YOUR DOOR!
OBRIEN SULLIVAN
FUNERALS, CREMATIONS, PREARRANGEMENTS41555 Grand River Ave,
Novi, MI 48375-1822
248-348-1800www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com
Family OwnedEst. 1898
Offering Pre Need & Aftercare Programs
Your Highland Lakes Realtor Connection Twice the Knowledge,
Twice the Experience,
Twice the Service!
Weve helped many of your neighbors and are ready to help you. If
you are thinking of buying
or selling, please give us a call!
Real Estate One Northville / Novi 41430 Grand River Ave, Suite
D
Novi, MI 48375 Mary Ketelhut 734-634-8128
John OBrien 248-756-0414
The Customer Experience is the Heart of My Business
Nobody works harder for satisfactory results.
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PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICEShannon Hopson,
Highland Lakes Resident
HIGHLAND LAKES SPECIAL25% OFF SECOND CLEANING
References from other Highland Lakes Residents also
available!
248.767.7551c l e a n i n g n i n j a . u s
Needalightinthatcloset?
Doesthedoorstick?
NOJOBTOOSMALL...
WE BID THEM ALL!
ROGER THE HANDYMAN
Painting, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Drywall & Plaster
Repair, Wallpaper Removal, Leaky Fixtures,
Wax Rings, Install Ceiling Fans.
Bonded and InsuredCALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE!
1-888-391-4040Sharon: 734-732-2066 roger: 734-732-0771
Carpet - Laminate - Area RugsCeramic - Hardwood - Vinyl
Floors
American Carpet CenterResidential & Commercial Flooring
Jack EadehBUSINESS MANAGER
43157 Seven Mile Rd.Northville, MI 48167
Phone: (248) 305-0963Fax: (248) 305-3306
HEATING and COOLING CO.
PROMPT EFFICIENT SALESSERVICE & INSTALLATION
Service & Parts for Most Makes
Since 1954
Central Air ConditioningElectric Air CleanersPower
HumidifiersDuct Fabrication
Maintenance Contracts Electrical Wiring & Repair
Custom Sheet MetalBoilers/ Water Heaters
Calls Taken 24 Hours
(248) 476-702219140 Farmington Road at 7 Mile Livonia
Visit Our ShowroomsSee Before You BuyOpen Daily 8:00 AM 5:00
PM
Sat 9:00 AM 2:00 PM
SAVE THE DATE:
Highland Lakes Womens Club
For further information about the Highland Lakes Womens Club,
you can contact Peggy Zonca (248)348-5283 or
[email protected]
All adult female residents of Highland Lakes are invited to meet
with us!
June 4, 2015Salads and Dessert PotluckAt the Clubhouse Highland
Room
May 7, 2015Pages Food & Spirits23621 Farmington
Rd.Farmington, MI 48336Coordinated by Gyda Werner
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Here is a list of plants to consider
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Several residents have expressed an interest in choosing plants
for their patios to attract butterflies, especially monarchs.
Beginning a butterfly garden can be as simple as choosing flowering
plants that will invite adult butterflies to your garden to
feed.
Remember, butterflies need host and nectar plants, sunshine at
least 6 hours a day, and be wind sheltered. In addition,
butterflies like to drink water, and one of the best ways for them
is to soak it out of a shallow dish filled with wet sand.
Here is a list of plants to consider
Monarch ButterflyPLANT LISTSubmitted by Cathy Watkins
But if you want to create a butterfly garden that will act as a
sanctuary, attract a wide variety of butterflies while providing a
place where butterflies can grow and multiply, this will require
choosing plants to provide for the life cycle of the butterfly. And
for the monarch, a milkweed plant is a must, it is the only food
the caterpillar eats. When hatched, they quickly move to the nectar
plants.
These are plants that will attract butterflies and in some cases
hummingbirds to your patio! There are shrubs and grasses that will
also provide shade and protection for the butterflies, like sedges
and switch grasses.
It is not necessary to plant all of these plants, but a good
number is at least 3 nectar and caterpillar plants spread
throughout the planting area. These plants are native to Michigan
and require very little care once established. Also, to attract
monarchs, the milkweed plant is essential.
And finally, they will provide lovely color and bloom all summer
long.
Contact me if you have any questions, I will be happy to answer
and help in creating a butterfly habit! [email protected]
PLANT LIST COLORS HEIGHT
1. Asclepias Milkweed, orange, pink, red white 2-3 many
varieties, swamp, butterfly blooms June through Sept.
2. Aster New England aster white, purple 2-3 3. Blanket Flower
red/yellow 1 4. Brown Eyed Susan gold 2 5. Columbine purple, 2 6.
Coral Bells variety 1 7. Coreopsis yellow 2 8. Joe Pye Weed purple
(monarch favorite nectar plant) 6 9. Liatris pink, white 2 10.
Lobelia variety 1-2 11. Monarda (Bee Balm) red 3 12. Parsley (herb)
green 1 13. Petunia (annual) variety 14. Phlox variety 6-2 15.
Purple Coneflower purple 2 16. Salvia purple 1
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POOL OPENING PARTY
Sunday, May 24, 2015
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
BRING A DISH TO PASS FOR TEN to TWELVE PEOPLE
Please arrive with dish by 4:00 p.m. Food will be served at 4:30
p.m.
HOT DOG DAZE!June 13th, July 25th
August 22nd
ADULT SWIM PARTY & DINNER!July 11th
There will be food, entertainment, and a fun time! More
information to come.
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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCCIATIONPOOL RULES AND
REGULATIONS
1. Only Members in good standing with a current H.L.C.A. ID,
with annual sticker, and their accompanied guests may use the
pools.
2. Absolutely NO pool usage until Lifeguards are on duty and
indicate the pool is safe to use.
3. Everyone must shower before entering the pool and shower
again after the application of lotions and/or oils prior to
re-entering the pool.
4. Only one person on the diving board at a time.5. Children in
the wading pool must be supervised by an adult within the wading
pool
enclosure.6. No loitering in the shower or locker rooms.7. No
Eating, No Smoking, No Drinking (except water in plastic bottles)
within the pool
enclosures.8. No shoes in the pool enclosure.9. No running or
rough playing.10. No glass containers of any type at the pool or
terrace.11. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.12.
Children 10 to 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
unless they have
passed the swim test and received a Dolphin Patch.13. Children
fewer than 42 inches in height must be in direct custody of an
adult while in
the large pool. Exception: A child wearing an U.S.C.G. (United
States Coast Guard) approved life vest may swim, while being
supervised by an adult within the pool enclosure.
14. Only U.S. Coast Guard approved and labeled floatation
devices are allowed. Inflatable toys or devices are not allowed at
any time.
15. Lifeguards have full authority over the pool area; all pool
users must obey the instructions of the Lifeguards.
Pool HoursMonday - Friday
12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Sat., Sun., & Holidays11:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
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Highland Lakes Court Liaisons
NeptuneLucy Curtis (B33)............349-0301Robert Nulty (B34,
B35).......................349-0511 NorwoodDonna McNally.
............. 347-0999
OaklandEarl Smith.......................349-6478
Old BridgeLinda Tomica ................. 349-6107
PondDiane Pittaway............... 347-1078
Queen AnneKathy Baldwin................974-6688
RichardsMartin Tingstad .............344-4928 SandyBeverly
Brenner.............348-2982
Savoy Mary Kraska............313-268-8516
SchoolhousePeggy Zonca..................348-5283
SeabrookAndrea Valle...................819-0704
ValiantIlio Alessandri ............... 449-6959
View PointStanley Roberson .........596-1239
WhitmanFrank Jensen............... 880-2011
WindsorTom Werner...................349-4459
IronwoodEsther Allison................. 880-1673
IthamBob Rudolph...................347-6891
Juliet Sandy Nolan....................349-3587
KenyonElizabeth Dombles ............Unlisted LagoonMarchelle
Brotz..........517-525-1661
LehighFrances Moore..................727-3570
Lehigh LaneDianne Hartman................229-3884
LeidelBarbara Adams.................982-8247
LilacBarbara Evans..................348-3087
LongwoodJim OConnor....................344-6600
LyricRay Parzych.....................349-9370 MadisonCarolyn
Toyer....................348-9745
MalvernConnie Haworth...............349-5047
MannLiz Thuss................734-558-0220
MarinerDouglas Perrin................... Unlisted
AnchorTracey Green.................321-4614
AltheaSue Tocco..................... 348-3396
AmboyBrad Todorov..................380-1611
AndoverPam Takacs ...................374-0864
AqueductFrank Eisenhauer ..........348-9650
Bryn MawrRobert Gorczyca.....734-751-7828
DartmouthSue Misiulis ...................344-4949
DearbornJim Delaney....................348-6554
Dorothy Gay Renee Morris............810-334-1434
EddingtonDavid Duey...............586-996-2098 Farragut Lorraine
Scully (B 89 & 90)..344-8703Janice Booher (B
88).........344-4229
HayesD. & G. Loudy (B 30, 31 &
32).............................................349-3308Chuck
Weidner (B 28 & 29)
........................................946-1479
InletBetsy Byrne......................207-6221
IrongateNancy Schneider..............797-0853
NOTE: ALL AREA CODES ARE 248 UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE
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Merrick Maris III122 S. Rawles St., Ste. 115Romeo
Thank You
586-752-4861Fax: 586-752-9649
[email protected]
Highland LakesCondominium Association
The Maris Insurance Agency wants to thank you for trusting us
with your insurnace needs. We are extremely proud of our office and
the services we provide.
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CLUBHOUSE SUMMER HOURS POOL HOURS (Beginning May )Monday -
Friday...............9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Saturday &
Sunday..........Noon - 9:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday..................Noon - 8:00 p.m.Saturday &
Sunday.........11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
MAY 2015SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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Clubhouse OPEN Noon - 9 p.m.
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Election Ballots due May 15, 2015248.349.4006
[email protected]
Ballots due at Clubhouse by 5 p.m.
Board Meeting40th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP - 7:30
p.m.
Ladies Pinochle12:30 p.m.
Ladies Pinochle12:30 p.m.
Ladies Pinochle12:30 p.m.
Ladies Pinochle12:30 p.m.
Yoga 9:30 a.m.Yoga 6:00 p.m.Womens Club12 p.m noonCourt
LiaisonCommittee7:00 p.m.
Yoga 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Yoga 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Yoga 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Garage Sale 9:00 a.m.
Garlic Mustard Pull 9 a.m.
Engineering Committee 3 pm
CLUBHOUSE SUMMER HOURS BEGIN
Finance Comm.6:30 p.m.
EuchreClub7:00 p.m.
EuchreClub7:00 p.m.
EuchreClub7:00 p.m.
Clubhouse Committee 7:00 p.m.
Grounds Committee 7:00 p.m.
Pool Opens at Noon
Annual Audit Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Pool Opening Party 4:00 p.m.
Pool Comittee 5:30 p.m.
Civic Concern Food Challenge is during the entire month of
May!
Fishing Seminar 6:30 p.m.
Lakes Ecology7:00 p.m.
VOTE!!