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April 2016

NEXT BOARD MEETING:

Monday, April 18, 2016

at 7:30 p.m.

FIND US ON FACEBOOK!www.facebook.com/hlca.mi

Election Schedule

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Pancake Breakfast & Easter

Egg Hunt

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Community Garden

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What’s Cooking?

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Mark your calendars!!

May 14

Highland Lakes Community

Garage Sale

May 18

Meet Your Neighbor Event

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

Website: www.HLCA.us Facebook: www.facebook.com/hlca.mi

HIGHLAND LAKES

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

April 2016


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YOU CAN MAKE ADIFFERENCE IN YOUR

COMMUNITY!

ELECTION SCHEDULEThree Director seats are up for election this year.

Advertise for Candidates:April Herald

First Mailing of Election Notice:Monday, March 11, 2016

Deadline for Candidates resumés:Friday, April 15, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.

Meet the Candidates Night:Monday, April 18, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.Prior to the regular meeting of the Board of Directors.

Mailing of Ballots and Proxy:Week of April 25, 2016

Ballots due in Clubhouse:Friday, May 13, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.

41st Annual Meeting of the Co-Owners:Monday, May 16, 2016, 7:30 p.m.

Election winners will be announced at this meeting.


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Highland LakesManagement Section

Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Kathy Baldwin, President

Michelle Todorov, Vice President Tom Byrne, Treasurer

Sandy Nolan, Secretary

Kathleen Connor, Director

Judy Nakdimen, Director

Guy Balok, Director

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

and management information. This section is the ofcial 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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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY

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

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

After Hours Emergency Maintenance Phone: 248-349-4043

COMMITTEE INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON

Clubhouse Barb Balok 734-667-3507 Tom Byrne, Judy Nakdimen, Sandy Nolan

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

& Kathleen Connor

Engineering Tom Werner 248-349-4459 Tom, Byrne, 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 ----- ----- Kathleen Connor, Sandy Nolan

Ecology ----- ----- Guy Balok, Tom Byrne, Michelle Todorov

Pool Rosemary Campion 248-349-8227 Guy Balok, Kathleen Connor,

& Sandy Nolan

Cheryl Huizing 248-231-7603

RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Michelle Todorov

Tennis Carol Shields 248-305-7123 Michelle Todorov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAfter Hours Emergency ..................................................................................................................248-349-4006

Northville Township Police-Non-Emergency ................................................................................248-349-9400

Northville Township Fire Department .........................................................................................248-348-5807Northville Township Police and Fire Emergency ..........................................................................................911After Hours Maintenance Emergency .........................................................................................248-349-4006

Assessment/Billing Inquiries ....................................................................................................248-349-4006Consumers Power Company ......................................................................................................800-477-5050

DTE-Electric Company ...............................................................................................................800-477-4747Hazardous Waste Information ....................................................................................................734-326-3936

HLCA WOW! Account Rep (Bob Sivori) .......................................................................................248-808-9872WOW! Sales & Support .............................................................................................................1-866-496-9669

HLCA AT&T Account Rep (Denise Smith ) ....................................................................................810-265-4946

AT&T Sales & Support (Phone or U-Verse) ..................................................................................800-288-3466HLCA Comcast Account Rep (Fred Campbell ) .............................................................................248-953-7380

Web site .....................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.us

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kathy Baldwin, President ...........248-974-6688

Michelle Todorov, Vice President . 248-380-1611

Tom Byrne, Treasurer ................. 248-345-9334

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

Kathleen Connor, Director .......... 248-207-6417

Judy Nakdimen, Director ............248-344-0336

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

PERSONNEL Joe Poma........................................Property Manager

Emily Lutzenkirchen.....Publications & Records Assistant

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

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

Julie Leja...............................................Receptionist

Alexis Jackson......................................Receptionist


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Herald Committee

Joy Gaskin

Herald Staff

Ray Parzych

Betty Parzych

Joel Lutz

Tom DeGalan

Gloria Janks

Ilio Alessandri

Barbara Evans

Highland Lakes

Herald

The Highland Lakes Herald is the ofcial news medium of

the Highland Lakes Condominium Association, serving all

residents, groups and organizations.

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

The staff of the Highland Lakes Herald serves on a voluntary

basis. Editorials reect 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 verication 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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AUTO REPAIR

Flash Glass................................................. 22

BEAUTY / SKIN CARE

Amway .......................................................22

Avon/Mary Kay........................................23

CARPET & FLOORS

Simply Floor Coverings............................25

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

O’Brien Sullivan Funeral Home ............. .22

HEATING & COOLING

Harriman Heating Inc .................. ........... 24

D & G Heating...........................................25

HOME REPAIR & HANDYMAN SERVICES

Roger the Handyman ..............................24

INSURANCE

Merrick Maris Insurance ......................... 27

PLUMBING

Evans Plumbing ............................... .......22

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate One ......................................... 23

WINDOWS / WINDOWS REPAIR

R & H Glazing ..........................................24

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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES - March 21, 2016

The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes Condominium Association was held on thethird Monday of the month, in accordance with the By-Laws of the Association. President Kathy Baldwin calledthe March 21, 2016, regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:32 p.m.

Attendance

The following Directors were present: Kathy Baldwin, Michelle Todorov, Sandy Nolan, Guy Balok, KathleenConnor, and Judy Nakdimen. Also present were Joe Poma, Property Manager, and Emily Lutzenkirchen,Publications and Records Assistant. Approximately nine Co-Owners attended.

Approval of Minutes:

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Judy Nakdimen, to approve and le the minutes of the February

15, 2016, executive session of the Board of Directors. All

in favor. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report:

Tom Byrne reported.

Just as in the last few months, accounts receivable is at

$50,000.

Income is favorable due to the usage of AT&T. Year to

date, the Association has received about $10,000 and is placing it into long-term.

Administrative, snow removal, utilities, and maintenancewages are all running favorable due to the mild winter.

Property and liability insurance is favorable due to lack

of basement ooding. Employee benets are runningfavorably at the moment, but a rate increase in June willaffect that.

The Board discussed seeking a new contract for gas sincerates continue to fall. Joe obtained a few bids and the

Board signed a new two-year contract. The cost to get outof the current contract was $22,000, but the new contract

will save the Association $100,000 annually for the nexttwo years. The Board believes it was a good move.

Clubhouse Committee Report: page 9

Barb Balok reported.

Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan support byKathleen Connor, to approve the Clubhouse Committee

report of March 2, 2016. All in favor. Motion passed.

Court Liaison Committee Report: page 10

Joel Lutz reported.

Discussion: The recycling bin has been to the point of

overowing multiple times, which led to the inquiry of

a third pickup date being added to the contract. CherylHuizing asked if the Association could get a larger bin.

Joe replied that the eight gallon bins are standard, but the biggest problem he sees is the fact that instead of people

taking the extra time to push their recyclables deeperinto the bin or even lift the top lid they are placing their

recyclables on the pavement outside of the bin. Peggy

Zonca mentioned that she notices this in her court withthe regular trash bins also. Tom requested that Joe keep an

eye on it as the weather gets warmer and if it gets worse

to schedule a third pickup. Kathleen brought up that she believes the notice signs are causing non-residents to use

the bin. Joel replied that even without the signs you canclearly see the recycle bin and that is just the nature of

things.

Joel commented that the crumbling cement on the

sidewalks apparently has a lot to do with what is underneaththe cement. Tom mentioned that the Board is considering

hiring a contractor to do a study of sidewalks, parkinglots, and roads in the entire area and provide prioritized

suggestions of what needs to be done. The Board is awareof the opportunity there and will hopefully be addressing

the issues in the future. Kathy commented that some ofthe problem is related to snow removal equipment. Joe

mentioned the soil contains a lot of clay which creates a

lack of drainage. Tom suggested that if residents thinkthere is a safety hazard, they should call the ofce so that

the issue can be addressed.

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Guy

Balok, to approve the Court Liaison Committee report ofMarch 3, 2016. All in favor. Motion passed.

Ecology Committee Report: page 11

Cathy Watkins reported.

Discussion: Cathy discussed hiring an arborist to train

maintenance and residents in identifying and pruningshrubs. Tom asked how much the arborist would cost.

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a slideshow rst and then go out to identify shrubs and

discuss how and when to prune them.

The arborist did say that the best time to do this presentation

would be when the forsythias bloom; so, a date has notyet been set. Tom and Michelle discussed the best time to

have the presentation, if the Board will approve payingmaintenance overtime to attend, and if the presentation

could be divided into two separate sessions. Cathy repliedthat she would contact the arborist to see if he would be

willing to do this.

In the Ecology report, there is a suggestion that the

spraying of the apple trees be stopped. Cathy commentedthat the spraying is mainly for cosmetic purposes. If not

sprayed the trees may get spots on their leaves but thisusually doesn’t harm them. Tom asked Joe to nd out

how much the Association would save if they no longersprayed and if they could get out of the current contract.

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Sandy Nolan, to hire an arborist for $350 and pay overtime for

the affected maintenance staff. Date to be determined.

All in favor. Motion Passed.

Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support

by Judy Nakdimen, to approve the Ecology CommitteeReport of March 8, 2016. All in favor. Motion Passed.

Engineering Committee Report: page 12

Tom Werner reported.

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by GuyBalok, to approve the Engineering Committee Report of

March 15, 2016. All in favor. Motion Passed.

Finance Committee Report: page 13

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Sandy Nolan, to approve the Finance Committee Report of

February 15, 2016. All in favor. Motion Passed.

Michelle Todorov reported that the Community Social

Committee’s Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Huntwere very successful. Approximately 100 breakfasts

served, and 36 children attended the book reading andegg hunt. It was nice to see new faces enjoying the

Association’s functions.

Co-owner Forum:

Peggy Zonca spoke on behalf of Schoolhouse Ct. about the privacy fence located between building #1 and the school

parking lot. The fence is now leaning at a 160-degreeangle and, if it weren’t for the bushes, would be lying on

the ground. She is concerned that the school children will jump and play on the fence after school hours. Joe replied

that he did call the school and spoke to the principal bu

the real owner of the fence is currently unknown. Kathytold Joe that if he doesn’t hear from the principal soon, he

should call the superintendent.

Management Report: page 14-15

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Judy Nakdimen, to approve the Property Management repor

of March 21, 2016. All in favor. Motion passed.

Old & New Business:

1. Board Meeting Survey: Barb Balok inquired abou

the board meeting survey results. She is worried thaif the Board meetings change, eventually there will be

very little to no attendance. Joe replied that he received76 surveys. Of those, 25 wanted monthly meetings, 1wanted bimonthly, and 22 wanted quarterly. Although i

appears that monthly is the more popular choice, 55 of the76 preferred something other than monthly. Kathy stated

that the Board will discuss the results and let the residentknow their decision. Cheryl Huizing suggested tha

Board members discuss the need for monthly meetings athe Meet Your Neighbor Event.

2. Highland Lake’s Election: Election time is righaround the corner. If you are interested in joining the

Board please have your resumes in by 5 p.m., April 15.

3. Meet Your Neighbor Event: The next event will take

place 6:30 p.m., May 18.

4. Pool Meeting: The rst meeting of the year will take

place at 5:30 p.m., April 5. Cheryl Huizing asked Joeif any lifeguards will attend. He replied that although

currently none are scheduled, he will encourage them toattend.

5. Furnace Approvals: Peggy Zonca asked about thefurnace installation request on the Engineering Committee

Report. She did not know that Engineering Committeeapproval was needed before installation. Joe replied tha

only 95% or above high-efciency furnaces using PVC

to vent water vapor which requires drilling holes through

the foundation need approval.The Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.


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COMMITTEE: Clubhouse Committee

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

Ideas for Updating Clubhouse. Considered changes to flooring, furniture and other décor; installation of a rail on stepsnear kitchen, and the possibility of seeking some professional design assistance to develop a cohesive plan.

Meet Your Neighbors. Decided to repeat this event at 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 18.

Book Shelving Date. Members will meet in the Library at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 2, to sort and shelve books.

NEXT MEETING:Monday, April 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Barbara Balok, Chairperson

HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

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MEMBERS PRESENT:Barbara Balok - ChairpersonElaine AndersonRosemary CampionBetty ParzychYing Zhang

GUESTS PRESENT: Kathy Baldwin - Board PresidentSandy Nolan - Board LiaisonJudy Nakdimen - Board Liaison

Joyce Elvy

MEETING DATE: March 2, 2016

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: There were no recommendations to the Board.

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COMMITTEE: Ecology

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

Discussed using lake water for use on lawns near Swan Harbor Lake.

An item from Lakes Ecology involved finding winter storage for the boats along Silver Springs Lake. This committee willlook for a spot.

Discussion of shrub pruning to be done in-house with new hires. We recommended bringing in a professional to give atraining session on proper techniques and identification of specific shrubs.

Discussion on lawn maintenance; Joe and Cathy are going to meet with a new lawn service which is supposed to have a more

ecological approach to lawn care and see if it is something that would be feasible for Highland Lakes.

We recommend that the tree spraying be stopped. Joe is going to see what our contractual obligations are at this time.

Discussion on working on creating a site inventory/analysis of Highland Lakes and long range plans.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Cathy Watkins


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MEMBERS PRESENT:

Cathy WatkinsLiz GannonTom ByrneKathy BaldwinSandy NolanGuy Balok Barb Balok

GUESTS PRESENT: Joe Poma - Property Manager

MEETING DATE: March 8, 2016

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: There were no recommendations to the Board.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:Thomas A. Werner - ChairmanKathleen Connor - Board Liaison

COMMITTEE: Engineering Committee MEETING DATE: March 15, 2016

GUESTS PRESENT:

Joe Poma - Property Manager

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.

Submitted by Tom Werner, Committee Chairman

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: To approve modifications 1-8

1 Unit 18 Entry Door ED-5, Storm Door SD-3 5 Unit 504 ADA Wheelchair Ramp

Installation by: Home Depot Installation by: James Biddle

Meets HLCA Requirements Meets HLCA Requirements

Notes: Notes:

2 Unit 50 Doorwall PD-1 6 Unit 543 Electrical Outlet

Installation by: Wallside Installation by: Family Heating & Cooling


Notes: Notes:

3 Unit 380 Marygrove Awning 7 Unit 664 Furnace Installation

Installation by: Marygrove Awning Heinanen Engineering


Notes: Notes:

4 Unit 429 Doorwall 8 Unit 479 Storm Door SD-1Installation by: Wallside Home Depot


Notes: Notes:


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MEMBERS PRESENT:

Joyce Elvy - Chairperson

Joy GaskinAnn CrevistonEarl SmithBarb Balok

GUESTS PRESENT:

Joe Poma - Property Manager

Guy Balok - Board LiaisonKathleen Connor - Board Liaison

Kathy Baldwin - Board President

Sandy Nolan - Board Liaison

Judy Nakdimen - Board Liaison

Michelle odorov - Board Liaison

Emily Lutzenkirchen - Publications & Records Assistant

COMMITTEE: Finance MEETING DATE: February 15, 2016

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED

Te Association is doing very well so far with Accounts Receivable at $53,881.

Joe and the Board discussed the mild winter, the lack of need of salt, no overtime and lower utility costs arethe reasons for the surplus.

We discussed the water line for the storage lot. Previously there has been leaks and continuously needs re-pairs. Joe will follow-up with maintenance and keep an eye on it going forth this spring.

Joe requested permission for the real estate taxes for $3,706.68 be paid.Motion by Michelle odorov, support by Sandy Nolan to pay for real estate taxes for 2016. All in favor. Mo-tion Passed.

Te roofing contract was approved for $850,000. Tis will take us to the calendar year of 2016.

Allied Asphalt is going around the property and assessing the roads, courtyards, sidewalks, and catch basins.Tey will be putting a proposal together for the future asphalt & concrete project.

Joe and the Board are receiving quotes from multiple gas companies for the next gas contract.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:

None

BUDGET MEETINGS:

March 21, 2016 at 6 p.m.

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MANAGEMENT REPORT

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

RE: Property Manager’s ReportDATE: March 21, 2016

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DTE Tree Trimming: Beginning in mid-April, DE Energy will be trimming trees away rom its power lines that run be-hind Eddington, Dartmouth and Ironwood Courts. Tis is yearly maintenance that will prevent power outages but may cause

some landscaping disturbance and minor lawn damage in the short term. Additional details can be ound on the townshipwebsite.

Natural Gas Contract: Highland Lakes has secured one o the best, i not the best, natural gas contracts that it has eversigned. Due to the nature o our buildings having one meter as opposed to separate meters or every condominium, we havebeen able to enjoy bulk or volume pricing rom suppliers. Over the years, Consumers Energy has charged very high rates, be-cause they were the only provider out there. With the deregulation o the natural gas market, bulk supplying competitors setthe stage or price wars, and instead o using Consumers Energy which charges a “floating” monthly rate, we turned to bulksuppliers o natural gas that provide fixed rate contracts over a certain term. So or instance, since Consumers charges a vari-able rate, they may charge $2.85 per unit o natural gas, but the next month, it may be $3.25. Over the course o a year, theseprice fluctuations have ranged rom $2.85 to $5.15 per unit. With an unstable market over the last ew years, we were lockedin with Volunteer Energy at $4.69 or a fixed two year term, but then the price o oil dropped tremendously and the price o

natural gas soon ollowed. Remember that our natural gas budget is based on this contractual number and it was set accord-ingly. Recently there has been a huge surplus in natural gas, to the extent that oil producing countries have scaled back theirproduction to try and increase the market price, but at the same time, others are flooding the market with oil bringing costslower still. We had 6 months to go on our current contract, when we saw the price o natural gas hit an all time low. Backingout o the agreement at 6 months or less carries a $20,000 cancelation ee, but it was the very same company that was willingto offer us a new deal based on the extremely low market rate. Although we still had to pay the breakage ee, we locked inat $2.89 per unit (McF) o natural gas. Tis contract is or another two-year fixed term. Te day afer we signed, the marketprice jumped by 20 cents, so the Board and management struck the deal at its lowest point. Highland Lakes typically usesbetween 55,000 and 70,000 units o natural gas, which is a huge amount and qualifies us or aggressive solicitation betweencompetitors. In layman’s terms, i we use our “average” amount o gas over the next two years, the Association will save about$83,000 this year and $105,000 next year. Tis will have obvious budgetary ramifications and is just another example o ourbidding process to bring you the lowest possible rates.

Recycle Dumpster: Te recycling container is dumped every Monday and Tursday. We are pleased to report that moreand more residents are using it, to the point that it is almost overflowing by the pick-up day. We may have to schedule a thirdpick-up during the week. I the dumpster is ull when you try to leave things, remember that the top can be opened, i youare tall enough, and there is plenty o space. Since residents use the sliding door, the sides fill up quickly and they ofen leavebags next to the dumpster making it look bad and the truck will sometimes set the dumpster back down on the bags.

DTE Cable / Lawn Restoration: Last year, DE started to replace sections o cable throughout the property, which is in-tended to prevent power outages and replace the original equipment underground. We are well aware o the various locationsthroughout the site that need lawn restoration, especially those in high visibility areas such as Neptune and across rom InletCourt. I have been told that repairs will start within a month and they were waiting or avorable weather conditions to allowthe grass seed to take hold. DE is also working along Lake Success this year, and although our maintenance staff has advised

them o the underground wiring connecting our street lights, it’s inevitable that one or two wires always get cut. Street lightsin the vicinity o Hayes, Neptune and Windsor had issues this year, but we were unsure i it was the boring equipment orexpansion and contraction o the old wire. Te streetlights are a priority or the staff and should all be working now. Ourstaff periodically drives the site at night, taking inventory o problem areas. I you notice a non-working street light and havereason to believe that we have not, please report it to the office staff.

Porch Repairs / Condition: In the summer o 2013, I took inventory o all o the crumbling porches around the propertyand I had a list o contractors that residents could call and maybe take advantage o bulk pricing i any given contractor hadseveral homes that they could repair at once. We achieved a good deal o success and the worst porches on the property wererepaired, but we still have some problem areas. Te porch stoop, including the top slab, is limited common element and theresponsibility o the resident to maintain. Te mortar between the bricks can turn to sand afer 40 years and i the brick oun-dation ails, the porch slab above it can snap or crumble. Tis is not only a preventative maintenance item to save you money

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MANAGEMENT REPORT

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

RE: Property Manager’s ReportDATE: March 21, 2016

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in the long term, but also a requirement to maintain the visual appeal o the property. Usually, the resident with a porch inneed o repair is never the one to notice it; the neighbor who is conscious about their own home always does. Te Associa-

tion does not recommend any specific contractor, but I may be able to help in locating one or those that are interested. In aworst case scenario, i the porch becomes so deteriorated as to require immediate attention, the Association will contract tohave the work done and back-bill the resident or the services. Since spring is upon us, make sure that you inspect the exte-rior o your home, including the porch and all landscaping areas around the perimeter that could use attention. It was veryapparent over the last ew years that the homes with deteriorated brickwork were very ofen the ones that had pest controlproblems; chipmunks, moles, skunks, etc.

Swan Lake Aerator: Over the years, the residents along Swan Harbor Lake (Lehigh Lane, Lagoon, Leidel and Lilac) have hadto deal with weeds off o the shoreline and especially around the dock area. We have resorted to both chemical treatment andcutting, but each year, they come back. Crystal Lake had this problem years ago, and it was discovered that ountain aera-tors prevented weed growth because the water was not lef to stagnate and the currents kept weeds rom taking hold at thebottom. Tese ountains coupled with dye treatments have proven to be a good deense. We never considered a ountain or

Swan Harbor due to the size o the lake and didn’t eel that it would work with all o that open water. Tis year, we decided totry it and will be placing a ountain right beyond the swimming beach in slightly deeper water. Residents should really enjoythe view that it brings and hopeully it will work to prevent weed growth. Tis spring, the maintenance staff will be trenchingand installing a 220V electric line rom the common electric eed in Leidel Court and an electrician will be installing a servicebox and meter at the lakeshore. Once this is done, the ountain will be plugged in and should be ready to go. Details will ol-low, but I’m hoping this will be up and running by summer.

Swan Harbor Beach: As a compliment to our beautiul new beach on Swan Lake, the Board voted last year to do some rudi-mentary landscaping around the retaining walls there, which is resistant to sun damage and requires very little watering. Temaintenance staff also installed two electrical service posts at the lakeshore, to provide power or a small extraction pumpwhich will draw water rom the lake to water the grass and landscaping around the beach.

Silver Spring Seawall: I have reached out to Seaside Seawalls, Inc. (the company that installed our seawall extension at theSerenity Garden) and requested a quote or the repair o the seawall between Madison and Viewpoint Courts. Te hillside is

eroding under the wall and pushing it upward. Tis will be resolved as soon as possible.

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Pancake Breakfast

& Easter Egg Hunt


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Submitted by Michelle Todorov & Sandy Nolan


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Highland Lakes Community

GARAGE SALE

DATE: Saturday May 14

TIME: 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

(rain date May 21)

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.

Questions? Contact the clubhouse at 248-349-4006


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Refreshments and

Finger Foods

Will Be Provided

We encourage all residentsNEW and EXISTING to attend.

Community Representatives

Will Be Available

To Answer Questions

Please join us on

Wednesday, May 18th

at 6:30 p.m.

for a WELCOME to

Highland Lakes Meet

Your Neighbor Event

taking place at the Clubhouse


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Interested in being part

of our Community

Garden?

This will be our 7th year of this

successful project, and if you are interested in

joining our farm team, we

hope to see you on this date!

Please contact

Diane Pitaway

at 248-347-1078 [email protected]

if you plan to be a community

gardener this year.


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Chicken and Strawberry Salad

Dressing: Salad:

1 Tbsp sugar 4 cups torn romaine lettuce

2 Tbsps red wine 4 cups arugula

1 Tbsp water 2 cups quartered strawberries

⅛ tsp salt ⅓ cup vertically sliced red onion

⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper 12 oz of skinless, boneless

2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil rotisserie chicken breast, sliced

2 Tbsps unsalted cashews, halved

½ cup (2 oz.) crumbled blue cheese

1. To prepare dressing, combine irst 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Gradually drizzle in oil, constantly

with a whisk.

2. To prepare salad, combine romaine and next 4 ingredients (through chicken) in a bowl; toss gently.

Place about 2 cups chicken mixture on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 1½ tsps cashews and 2

tbsps cheese. Drizzle about 4 tsps dressing over each serving.

Submitted by Joy Gaskin

Lemony Asparagus and Chicken Pasta Toss

2 cans (14-oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth ½ cup prepared pesto

12 oz. frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice

8 oz. uncooked short pasta (rotini or penne) ⅛ tsp salt

½ lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper

1. In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, bring broth to a boil over high heat. Add chicken. Return to a boil, reduce

the heat, cover and simmer 22 minutes. Remove chicken from broth, cool and shred.

2. Increase heat to high and bring broth to a boil. Stir in pasta and continue to cook, uncovered, 6 minutes.

Add asparagus and cook 2 minutes or until asparagus is tender.

3. Drain pasta mixture and return to skillet. Add shredded chicken, pesto, lemon juice, salt and pepper;

toss gently.

Submitted by Joy Gaskin


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Board Meeting7:30 p.m.

EngineeringComm. 3:00 p.m.

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6:00 p.m.

Pool Comittee5:30 p.m.

Ecology Comm.

7:00 p.m.

Court LiaisonComm. 7:00 P.M.

ClubhouseComm. 7:00 p.m.

Yoga 9:30 a.m.

Yoga 9:30 a.m.

Yoga 9:30 a.m..

Yoga 9:30 a.m.& 6:00 p.m.

Euchre Club

7:00 p.m.

Ladies

Pinochle12:30 p.m.

Ladies

Pinochle12:30 p.m.

LadiesPinochle12:30 p.m.

Grounds Comm.

7:00 p.m.

Euchre Club7:00 p.m.

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LadiesPinochle

12:30 p.m.

Yoga 9:30 a.m.

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Yoga 9:30 a.m.& 6:00 p.m.

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Election

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