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H IGHLAND L AKES C ONDOMINIUM A SSOCIATION

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

Website: www.HLCA.us

MARCH 2014

NEXT BOARD MEETING:

Monday, March 17that 7:30 p.m.

NOTICE OF ELECTION- 9

VALENTINE LUNCHEONPHOTOS - Page 20

POTHOLES IN MICHIGAN- Page 23

WHAT’S COOKING! - Page 25

WELCOME TO THENEIGHBORHOOD - Page 26

CARD MAKING CLASS- Page 29

MOVIE NIGHT - Page 31

BOOK SALE FLYER - Page 33

WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEON- Page 35 HAVE YOU HEARD - Page 37

PROPERTY TAXES - Page 41



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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 -

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 futurereference. Resolutions and Regulations approved by the Board become part ofyour Association By-Laws.



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HIGHLAND 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 INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISONClubhouse Judy O’Connor 248-344-6600 Judy Nakdimen & Sandy NolanCourt Captain Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Kathy Baldwin, Sandy Nolan

& Kathleen ConnorEngineer ing Tom Werner 248-349-4459 Kathy Baldwin & Kathleen ConnorCommunity Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Guy Balok, Judy Nakdimen

& Michelle TodorovFinance Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747 Tom Byrne, Guy Balok

& Kathleen ConnorGrounds Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Tom Byrne, Kathleen Connor

& Judy NakdimenHerald Marty Tingstad 248-344-4928 Kathleen Connor & Sandy NolanInsurance ----- ------ Kathleen Connor & Kathy BaldwinLakes Ecology ----- ------ Tom Byrne & Michelle TodorovPool Rosemary Campion 248-349-8227 Guy Balok, Sandy Nolan

Cheryl Huizing 248-347-1539 & Kathleen ConnorRV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Michelle TodorovSprinkler ----- ------ Tom Byrne & Kathleen Connor

Tennis 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 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 DIRECTORS

Kathy Baldwin, President ........... 248-380-6429Michelle Todorov, Vice President . 248-380-1611 Tom Byrne, Treasurer ................. 248-349-6924Sandy Nolan, Secretary .............. 248-349-3587

Kathleen Connor, Director .......... 248-349-8264 Judy Nakdimen, Director ............ 248-344-0336Guy Balok, Director .................... 734-667-3507

PERSONNEL Joe Poma......................................Property ManagerShannon Crowley ........ Administrative Asst. (NOTARY )Sharon Englund....................................BookkeeperGuinevere Eatmon..................Receptionist (NOTARY )

Emily Lutzenkirchen............................ReceptionistKen Wiewiora............Maintenance SuperintendentMike Francis.....................Maintenance Supervisor



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Editor Shannon Crowley [email protected]

Herald Committee Marty Tingstad, Chairman

Wilma LeonardRobert Armstrong Joy Gaskin

Herald Staff Ray ParzychBetty Parzych Joel LutzTom DeGalan

Gloria Janks Marty Tingstad Ilio AlessandriBarbara Evans

Highland LakesHerald

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

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

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

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

Materials submitted for publication are to be given to the

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



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AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION1-2-3 Taxi Travel .......................................42

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Masters in Trade ....................................... 2APPLIANCE SALES & REPAIRCarmack Appliance Service .................... 30

ATTORNEYS / LEGALKelly & Kelly ............................................22

BARBECUE GRILLSAmerican Gas Works LLC ......................24

BEAUTY / SKIN CARE

Avon ........................................................... 28Mary Kay ...................................................28

BUILDING & REMODELINGRob the Builder ......................................... 22

CABLE & INTERNET SERVICEAT & T ...................................................... 34

CARPET & FLOORSAmerican Carpet Center .........................30Klean-Rite Carpet Cleaning .................... 42Masters in Trade ....................................... 2Simply Floor Coverings ..........................28

COMMUNITY EVENTSChamber of Commerce ...........................32

DRYER VENT CLEANINGRoger the Handyman ..............................36

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTSNorthrop-Sassaman .................................38

O’Brien Sullivan Funeral Home ............. 35GAS FIREPLACE REPAIRAmerican Gas Works LLC ......................24

HEALTH & FITNESSNorthville Hearing Aid ...........................42Northville Physical Rehab ......................30

HEATING & COOLINGD&G Heating ............................................36

HOME REPAIR & HANDYMAN SERVICES

Andy Wright ............................................. 30Mark Adams Painting .............................28

Masters in Trade ....................................... 2R&H Glazing ............................................32Rob the Builder ......................................... 22Roger the Handyman ..............................36Simply Floor Coverings ..........................28

HOME TELEPHONE SERVICEAT & T ...................................................... 34

INSURANCE

Merrick Maris Insurance .........................43LIMO SERVICE1-2-3 Taxi Travel ....................................... 42

PAINTING & WALLPAPERMark Adams Painting .............................28Masters in Trade ....................................... 2

PARTY STORE / ICE CREAMGood Time Party Store ............................32

PERSONAL ASSISTANCESenior Companion Care ..........................22

PLUMBINGEvans Plumbing .......................................42

REAL ESTATEColdwell Banker ......................................36Real Estate One ......................................... 28

Northville Condominium Value ............ 38REAL ESTATE TAX CONSULTANTTom Goebel (Taxes) .................................22

SENIOR COMPANION CARESenior Companion Care ..........................22

WINDOWS/WINDOW REPAIRR&H Glazing ............................................32

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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - February 17, 2014 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 February 17, 2014, regular meeting of the Boardof Directors to order at 7:30 p.m.

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

Shannon Crowley, Administrative Assistant. Approximately 10 co-owners were also present.

Finance Committee Report: See page 13Earl Smith reported to the Board.Board Action: Motion by Kathleen Connor, support by

Judy Nakdimen, to accept the Finance Committee reportdated January 22, 2014. All in favor. Motion passed.

Clubhouse Committee Report: See page 14 Judy O’Connor reported to the Board.Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Tom

Byrne, to accept the Clubhouse Committee report datedFebruary 3, 2014. All in favor. Motion passed.

Lakes Ecology Committee Report: See page 15 Robert Armstrong reported to the Board.Board Action: Motion by Judy Nakdimen, support by Guy

Balok, to accept the Lakes Ecology Committee reportdated February 4, 2014. All in favor. Motion passed.

Court Captain Committee Report: See pages 16 The Board reviewed the report as written.Board Action: Motion by Kathleen Connor, support

by Guy Balok, to accept the Court Captain Committeereports dated February 6, 2014. All in favor. Motion

passed.

Herald Committee Report: See page 17 The Board reviewed the report as written.Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by

Kathleen Connor, to accept the Herald Committee reportdated February 10, 2014. All in favor. Motion passed.

Engineering Committee Report: See page 18 Terry McNally reported to the Board. Terry explained

that Ken needs to communicate further with American

work in that unit. Ken said that he did speak with theinstaller, and he’s got a little more research to do beforehe can approve it. Terry added that recommendationsfor updated door designs will be addressed at the nextEngineering meeting.

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne support by SandyNolan to accept the Engineering Committee report dated

All in favor. Motion passed.Ken asked if the Board could to an voice vote/email vote if

until the next Board meeting. Kathy agreed.

Approval of Minutes:Minutes of the January 20, 2014, regular meeting of the

Board of Directors, and minutes of the January 20, 2014,executive session of the Board of Directors.

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Kathleen

20, 2014, regular meeting of the Board of Directors, andminutes of the January 20, 2014, executive session of theBoard of Directors. All in favor. Motion passed.

Co-Owner ForumRobert Armstrong: Robert reported on the progress

of the outing scheduled to the Tipping Point Theatre.Reservations closed on February 10th. 30 people will beattending, which is double the attendance of last year.Robert invited those present at the meeting who wouldlike to attend a last opportunity to purchase a ticket before

is planned after the show at the Claddaugh Irish Pub onHaggerty where he was also able to negotiate a grouprate for the meal. The show is getting good reviews, andRobert said he also has some surprises planned for thatday. Robert concluded that he is looking forward to agood event, and proud of the fact that he was able to

Board thanked him for his efforts in putting it together.

Property Manager’s Report: See page 9 Board Action: Motion by Kathleen Connor, support by

Judy Nakdimen, to accept the Property Manager’s reportdated February 17, 2014. All in favor. Motion passed.

Discussion: Terry asked about the cost of natural gas right

now. Joe explained that natural gas is over budget for theyear due to the extremely cold temperatures we’ve beenexperiencing. However, it is much lower than it would behad we not purchased the natural gas in bulk supply. Weare currently paying $4.55/MCF for gas; this rate is locked



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in for us until July, 2014. The NYMEX index determinesthe market rate for natural gas, and according to them, (asof February 14),

(If we were to sign a contract today, our rate would be close to $5.90/

MCF).Keegan McNally asked if there was a way to move

is experiencing a roof leak. She went on to say thatshe’s spent money renovating her unit, she felt that shedeserved to be bumped forward so the leak does notcontinue until year 6, (when her building is on the schedule tobe re-roofed.) Joe answered that the damage remediationcompany, Concraft, is coming to examine the roof andcorrect the issue. The issue was an ice dam. Joe addedthat the priority of the buildings being done are based on

regarding the priority of which roofs were in the greatest

were 20 years old and in need of replacement.

advisement.Keegan went onto say that she’s spent a lot of money

updating her kitchen and she believes she has one ofthe nicest units in the complex. She felt it was negligenceon the part of the association that contributed to thedamage in her unit. She asked what the point was to dothe renovation if the roofs are not being maintained. Joeexplained that the insurance and how the loss is handled isdictated by the bylaws of the association. He further statedthat the problem was brought to the association’s attentionon February 11th and someone from Maintenance cameout the same day to review the problem; the next dayMaintenance was on the roof removing the ice damcausing the problem. Joe said that there are people whohave spent tens of thousands of dollars on their homesonly to suffer an insurance loss. These things do happen.

Keegan argued that she wasn’t being taken seriously becauseshe is female and young. She stated that she is moreeducated than people would assume. Keegan added that

if her contractor hadn’t come and cut a hole in the wall,her issue would have been further ignored. Joe disagreedsaying her statement was speculation on her part. He

at all to ignore the damage of one of its buildings. The

association bylaws.

continued to accuse the association of being poorly run,

she brought the issue to lawyers and other condominium

associations, and she proceeded to say that Highland Lakes was the poorest run association. She added that most co-owners are blind to it because they have been here so long.

While Keegan continued to make statements to the Boardmembers, many co-owners in attendance left the meeting.

would be.Keegan added, “This is why when you all pass away and retirHighland Lakes will fail because you are pushing peoplecan afford it who want to live here, but I don’t think anyage would want to live here anymore because of the way y

Keegan continued to make derogatory statements to theBoard members saying, “I’m sorry that I’m not a spinster widow. I’m sorry that I can actually support myself,” and thenKeegan exited the meeting.

listen. Ken said that the real issue is that she doesn’t wantto make an insurance claim for what she is responsible for

Maintenance Superintendent’s Report:See report on page 12

move during a snow fall. Robert recommended that thecars be towed so that the courts can be plowed. He addedthat he is aware of a disabled car in his court that is one ofthe cars that hasn’t moved. Ken said if the car is disabled,

it’s in the deeded spot, the association doesn’t have theright to remove it.

Board Action: Motion by Judy Nakdimen, supportby Kathleen Connor, to accept MaintenanceSuperintendents’s Report dated February 17, 2014. All infavor. Motion passed.

The Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.



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

RE: Property Manager’s ReportDATE : February 17, 2014

1. some issues on the inside of the condominiums. I mentioned last month that increased levels ofhumidity were causing some residents to think that they had roof leaks. This month we receivedseveral calls about cracking drywall, especially on the upper level. Winter weather causesexpansion and contraction of wood framing, so you may notice that some of your upstairs doorswill not close properly or bind against the door frame. This goes away when spring arrives,although in more severe cases, people have removed a very small amount of material from theedges of the door, keeping in mind that when the doorframe contracts, the gap will be ever

“planes” the door edge by a millimeter at a time. To make it work properly, you have to pull

the hinge pins out of the door and lay the door on edge to run the tool on the top and bottom.Luckily, most interior doors are hollow and lightweight, making them easy to handle. As for thedrywall cracking, you will notice that most often, the cracking occurs at the top of the 2nd storywall where it meets the ceiling. It happens most often in the upstairs bedroom and hallway,but sometimes in the bathroom above the tub. When the community was built, the developersdid not install drywall clips as they do today to permit movement of the drywall ceiling whenthe trusses in the attic expand and contract, nor were they required to as a code provision.Lack of appropriate ventilation aggravated the problem, but likewise, the ventilation of attics

the roof framing expands and contracts and pulls the bottom stringer of the truss together,

causing the roof to lift up and the drywall ceiling with it; hence the term “truss uplift” for thename of the problem. When things are built, they are supposed to have a certain amount of

it, and if they are stationary, cracking occurs. For lack of a better analogy, that’s why highway

in the form of increased ventilation in the attics, but there will always be some settling of thestructure that may result in cracking during extreme weather. The cracking issue is primarilycosmetic, and one way of permanently dealing with it is to install crown molding on the second

2. As a continuing explanation to our snow removal procedures, I will discuss the most commoncomplaints that we get when we are clearing snow from the courtyards. If you go outside andit looks like your walkway has not been shoveled, but your neighbors has been done, thanmost likely our staff has not been to your courtyard yet to clean off the walkways. We get thiscomplaint when people become industrious and take matters into their own hands, shovelingtheir own walkways, or being courteous by shoveling their walks and the neighbor’s on eitherside. The assumption is that maintenance did three units and then left, either forgetting orsimply moving on and being careless. When maintenance does arrive in the courtyard and they



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unless they start ten minutes before lunchtime or some other priority comes up. When the staffis clearing “main sidewalks”, they are most likely using the John Deere snow tractor and a snowthrowing / scraping attachment, which leads to the second most common complaint. Whenthe tractor clears the main sidewalks, the blade or snow-thrower creates a small ridge of snowon either side when it passes. As the machine goes by an “approach walk”, the ridge of snowit leaves behind creates a snow dam in front of the approach walk, requiring residents to stepover the ridge when going to the parking lot. The complaint is twofold, because the resident isannoyed that they have to step over the snow, and they also think that the approach walk was

will return to clear off the approach walks separately, including the ridge. So then the questionbecomes, why don’t they clear the approach walk and the ridge at the same time that they aredoing the main sidewalks? The answer is that it would slow down the entire process and even

same time, the people in succeeding courtyards would have to wait even longer (i.e. it takes 2days to do all of the main sidewalks, but may take 4 if they are doing the approaches at the sametime). Furthermore, the last courtyard in the sequence will have to wait days before any snowis even touched. In summary, the answer to the issues raised in this paragraph is that chancesare, the maintenance staff hasn’t even been there yet, and if they have, they are not done andwill be back soon.

3. The inclement weather has created conditions on Silver Spring Drive that make it safe to driveon…if you are in a tank. Otherwise, please watch for the potholes, some of which will destroy

an update on the status of the Township’s resolution to the State of Michigan Department ofTransportation. They are voicing their concern that we have waited so long, and have citedthe fact that it receives heavy use and provides access to a school and daycare center over andabove the residential communities along it. I was informed that representative Kurt Heise isdiscussing the issue with the Department of Transportation, but there has been no formal plan,design, engineering or commitment at this point. I left my contact information, and will keepyou updated on any progress. The situation with the county has become so bad that they are notplowing near 7 Mile, or even the mile roads themselves, which is leading to multiple accidents.

4. Make sure to check all water absorbent materials that you have stored in closets or against

outside walls. Humidity and condensation from the cold wall can work its way into everythingporous and promote mold growth. Although we haven’t had any of these situations, a fewresidents have reported damp carpeting and walls in closets. The freeze / thaw cycle is alsoleading to some ice damming and large icicles that form along the eaves. Sometimes, the icebacks up under the shingles, melts and sends water down the inside of a wall. Report anyleaks like this or moisture, and our maintenance staff will remove the ice in that location. Anydamage that requires drywall work or repainting, depending on severity and location will behandled by our contractor, with some of the work being done in spring once we are beyond thefreezing temperatures.

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5. With all of this snow and cold weather, it’s hard to believe that we will be starting phase 4 of the

each building is being re-roofed and as we get closer to the start of the season, we will also havea construction sequence that will give us a better idea of when each building may be completed.Last year, we were able to give residents a ballpark date of completion within a few weeks,allowing them to plan around it.

Joe Poma, Property Manager

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MAINTENANCE REPORTTO: Board of Directors, Property Manager, Co-OwnersFROM: Ken Wiewiora - Maintenance Superintendent

1. UNIT / BUILDING REPAIR : Work orders are starting to back up a bit due to theexcessive amounts of snow fall we have be receiving. Please be patient with us as certainwork orders take priority over others. Example water leaks, roof leaks, ect are number1 priority, as fence repairs may be the least priority. As of today all water leaks havebeen look at and are in different stages of the repair process. Last week Thursday, wehad a vacant unit issue on Dartmouth Court. This issue was that someone walked up to

the unit and turned on the outside garden hose bib. This in turn flooded the front lawn,the main sidewalk and parking lot. During our normal routine maintenance found theissue and promptly stopped the flow of water, and started to apply ice melt. This couldhave been a whole lot worse.

2. SNOW : Well the same subject as last month, Snow, Snow and more Snow. That seemsto be what is in tune for us this winter, over the past 30 days we had another 10 snowevents bring us another 30.5”. This is a total of 22 snow events this season totaling over66” of snow fall her at Highland Lakes. This by far has been the worst winter for us. Ido want to extend a special thank you to all of the co-owners that have helped pitch in

with shoveling, and moving cars. Please bear with us on the placement of snow piles,we are just plain running out of space to put it.

Reminders to all co-owners, please assist our cleanup crew by having obstructionsremoved from the sidewalks. This includes dog leashes, paver bricks, mail, telephonebooks, front door mats, low voltage or solar lighting, ect. All these items can causedamage to our equipment, which reduces our level of service due to down time makingrepairs. Additionally, all of these items can cause harm to bystanders, as well as cars,and glass. Spread the word, anyone out of town please leave your car keys with aneighbor that can move your car for snow plowing.

3. EQUIPMENT : Our equipment is gone through, preventative maintenance repairs afterevery snow fall. This past month we have made extensive repairs once again to theaging John deer snow tractor. Also Our large tractor went in for repairs this past Friday,as well as one of the Kubota RTV’s went in for transmission repair work. This has beena long winter and hard winter on our equipment.

Thank You,Ken Wiewiora, HLCA Maintenance Superintendent

If there are any ground or building concerns, contact the Clubhouse at 248-349-4006and request a work order to be submitted.

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 IMPROPERLYBAGGED COMPOST OR TRASH, AND IMPROPERLY PLACED BUILDING MATERIALS.Let’s all step-up to keep our community clean, & please report trash violators to the clubhouse. Thank You

RE: Maintenance ReportDATE: February 17, 2014



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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

MEMBERS PRESENT: Joyce Elvy, ChairpersonRobert Armstrong, Co-ChairpersonEarl Smith

GUESTS PRESENT:Kathleen Connor, Board LiaisonTom Byrne, Treasurer / Board Liaison Joe Poma, Property Manager

COMMITTEE: Finance MEETING DATE: January 22, 2014

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:None

NEXT MEETING:

Submitted by Earl Smith



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MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy O’Connor, ChairpersonBetty ParzychPauline RaeburnMary Gonzalez

GUESTS PRESENT: Judy Nakdimen, Board LiaisonSandy Nolan, Board LiaisonKathy Baldwin, Board President

COMMITTEE: Clubhouse MEETING DATE : February 3, 2014

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. Welcome back & “Thanks” were generously given for all those that helped with the un-decoratingparty. It was a small turnout but we accomplished this task in a record short time.

2. Discussion on our Library Responsibilities and a date was set to meet on February 13, 2014 to

3. Discussion on and decision made to purchase a piece of artwork for the Clubhouse and dedicateit with a special plaque in memory of our beloved member, Myra Santoni who passed awayrecently. This committee member worked for so many years, always with a smile. Her presencewill certainly be missed.

4. TV Console cabinet to be purchased for the Main Lounge. A group will see to this and a shoppingday of February 11, 2014 was agreed upon.

5. A detailed discussion was had regarding the courtesies that should be shown to renters andtheir guests when the Clubhouse is engaged for a PRIVATE party. For example, but not limitedto, funeral gatherings, showers, receptions/parties of any nature. We hope that with YELLOWSIGNS posted that say PRIVATE PARTY will quickly notify any residents that there is a privatefunction taking place. These signs will be posted on all three (3) entrances. We’re asking eachand every resident not to be cutting through or wandering about, realizing that your distractionis rude and discourteous. Any additional questions or suggestions are welcomed, keeping inmind always, this is YOUR Clubhouse.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:None.

NEXT MEETING : March 3, 2014, 7:00 p.m.(We welcome new members, check us out, WE ARE FUN!)

Submitted by Judy O’Connor, Chairperson



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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORTCOMMITTEE: Lakes Ecology MEETING DATE: February 4, 2014

On a night where all the TV stations were predicting bad snow, 3 brave souls came to our meeting. Again, itwas not canceled, but the feeling was that the forecasted snow, kept the attendance down.

Guy added insight on the 95 page study prepared in 1979 by “Environmental Research Group, Inc.” Herecalls, as a younger man in about 1982, participating in a follow up to the original study. There may be somenotice of such an event in the old Heralds. Robert agreed to review the old issues for a 3 year period (1981-

meeting.

There was a suggestion to update the old committee by laws (as the current version dates from the 1970’s.

example). Robert agreed to produce a rough draft of modern bylaws for the next meeting.

We discussed our shorelines, and a natural non mowed buffer, between the lawn and the lake. Also discussed,was the issue of boat dock space (particularly on Silver Spring Lake) and what (if anything) should be done,with boats which never or rarely move, but year after year take up space on the limited boat dock storagestructures. We will look into these issues at future meetings.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:None

NEXT MEETING:

Respectfully Submitted by: Robert Armstrong

MEMBERS PRESENT:Robert Armstrong

GUESTS PRESENT:Guy Balok, DirectorTom Byrne , Board Liaison



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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORTCOMMITTEE: Court Captain Committee

MEMBERS PRESENT

MEETING DATE: February 6, 2014

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

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RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:None.

NEXT MEETING

Submitted by: Barb Adams, Secretary

Carolyn Toyer



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MEMBERS PRESENT:Marty Tingstand, ChairmanWilma Leonard Joy Gaskin

GUESTS PRESENT:Kathleen Connor, Board LiaisonSandy Nolan, Board Liaison

COMMITTEE: Herald MEETING DATE : February 10, 2014

DISCUSSION:

1. Review of February issue: The Valentine Stories was a good feature withsubmissions from several residents.

2. Wilma commented that, as usual, she still needs submissions to “What’s Cooking”and “Know Your Neighbor.” “We receive good feedback on both features,but need more participation from residents who are good cooks or have had

something interesting happen in their lives.

3. What we really need is some fresh ideas from new members on this committee!We meet only once a month. You needn’t be a great writer; what we need is yourideas and suggestions.

4. A resident (donor unknown) dropped off some pictures of Highland Lakes in1970. This Prompted the committee to plan a feature of stories from pioneerresidents. Marty will Interview and write a feature about Nancy Terwin, our

5. Sandy will include in “Have You Heard” the recent credit information thefts thatoccurred Among Target shoppers.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None

NEXT MEETING: Monday, March 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Wilma Leonard



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MEMBERS PRESENT:Thomas A. Werner, ChairmanTerry McNally, Co-ChairmanIlio AlessandriClem Tulley

COMMITTEE: Engineering MEETING DATE: February 12, 2014

1. Unit 10 Doorwall PD-1 with transomInstallation: Wallside Window

Meets HLCA Requirements

2. Unit 433 Fireplace, Direct VentInstallation: American Gas Works

Meets HLCA Requirements Note: Ken must review

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:

Committee is working on entry door updates. Committee requests all members, Ken Wiewiora,(Maintenance Superintendent), and Board Liasons to attend March meeting to review entry door glassselections.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.

Submitted by Terry McNally, Co-Chairman

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:



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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

NOTICE OF THE

ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MAY 2014

Three Director seats (of 2-Year terms) are up for election this year.

If you are interested in becoming a Board member you must submit yourresume to the Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2014

Candidates Night will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2014, prior to theregular open Board of Directors meeting.

Ballots will be mailed the week of April 28, 2014, and must be returned to theClubhouse by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2014.

Election results will be announced at the 39 th Annual Meeting of the Membershipon Monday, May 19, 2014.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN

YOUR COMMUNITY!



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Love was in the Aiat the Highland Lakes

Valentin LunchFebruary 8, 2014It was a beautiful, sunny, yet chillyday outside, but there wasn’t a chill

to be felt inside.

Love was warming the air!! A heartfelt thank you to our

dedicated volunteers for helping tomake the luncheon run so smoothly:

Sally Rigo, Ann Creviston, SandyNolan, and Judy Nakdimen

We’re looking forward to seeing youat our upcoming events:

Movie Night on Friday, March 21st Pancake Breakfast / Egg Hunt

on Saturday, April 12th



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What I Love About Highlan

“ HE PEOPLE! When you attend anevent... (such as the Valentine’s Lunch)you meet the nicest people.” - Robert

“Almost everything! Te people,the Bell Concert, all the special eventsthat are organized or the residents, the

winters (without the snow and cold). Te volunteers do a great, great job at special

events. Tank you!” - Liette

“All the great riend we have made sincemoving here. Love to you all!” - Ray

“It was a wonder ul lunch, great time,excellent ood! We enjoyed a lot!!!” -

Danilo & Bruna

“I love the pool!” - Elle

“We love the sense ocommunity” - Te Pierres

“Everything! Te people, ourdarling home, the people in charge (who take very good care o us), and as I said be ore,

EVERY HING!” - Pat & Pauline

“All the great riend we have made sincemoving here. Love to you all!” - Ray

“My amily is here.”

“Te riendly neighbors.” - Te Rudolphs

“We are living in a beauti ul resort - withwonder ul riends and neighbors.”

“We love everything but the parking.”

Tese responses were gathered at the Community Social’s recent Valentine’s DayLuncheon. Tank you to all who participated, and a special thanks also to Robert

Armstrong, who introduced this activity at last year’s luncheon.



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WHAT’S COOKING

We want to include your favorite winter recipes! your recipe in the Herald box at the clubhouse or e-mail to Wilma Leonard

([email protected]).

Judy Whelan ladies pinochle group shared this cookie recipe that has few ingredients and

is has especially easy directions. She brought a sample to pinochle—yumm!Then Bev Dudley would make a perfect addition to your St. Patrick’s Day meal.

OREO COOKIE BALLS

AMAZINGLY EASY IRISH SODA BREAD

1 PKG (8 OZ) cream cheese, softened36 oreo cookies finely crushed (about 3 cups)2 pkg. (8 squares each) Baker’s semi-sweetchocolate, melted

Mix cream cheese and cookie crumbs until well

blended. Refrigerate dough for a little bit to makeit easier for rolling. Shape into 48, one inch, balls.Freeze for 10 minutes. Dip the balls in meltedchocolate. Place in a single layer in shallow, waxedpaper-lined pan. Refrigerate 1 hour until firm. Storein tightly covered contained in refrigerator.

4 cups all-purpose flour4 T white sugar1 t baking soda1 T baking powder1/2 t salt

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees, Lightly grease a large baking sheet.

2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt andmargarine. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg (and optional raisins). Turn doughout onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round shapeand place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl combine melted butter with1/4 c buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an X into thetop of the loaf.

3. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comesout clean, 45-50 minutes. Check for doneness after 30 minutes. You may continue tobrush loaf with butter mixture while it bakes.

1/2 c margarine softened1 c buttermilk1 egg1/2 c raisins (optional)



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Aqueduct CourtLisa Malpede and Family

Lisa and her children, Dyan, age feen,and Amanda, age thirteen, moved rom theNorthville Downtown area into HighlandLakes in August 2013. Tis made it possible

or Dylan, who attends the high school, andAmanda, a student at Hillside, to stay intheir respective schools.

Lisa has a ull time job keeping up witheveryone’s schedule. Dylan plays ootballon the Northville High School team andbasketball with the Rec Department;Amanda plays volleyball, basketball, andlacrosse. In addition to her role as taxidriver and cheerleader, Lisa walks theirhandsome, well-behaved beagle, Hershey,daily. Te amily looks orward to enjoyingthe warmer weather activities at HighlandLakes. So ar, the riendly neighbors andupkeep o the grounds, especially snowremoval, have impressed Lisa.

Crystal Lake Drive John and Michele Kelly

Northville has been Michele’s homeor generations. She well remembers

her grandparents’ stone ront home off Northville Road between Five and Six MileRoads. Now, all our o their children haveroots in Northville, in act, three o themright here in Highland Lakes. Ryan andher amily live on Lake Success. Michael

and wi e Melissa live on Anchor Court.Ryan and Michael are attorneys at theirparents’ law practice, Kelly & Kelly, P.C.in Downtown Northville. First, Michaeland Melissa had a baby. Ryan ollowed andMichael and Melissa are expecting another.Tis proximity makes amily celebrations

most convenient. Son Jack, who owns thelocal Imagine Landscapes, and his wi ereside in the City o Northville. Megan,the youngest, who lives with her parents isthe last to embark. She will graduate romOakland University in May, begin a careerin real estate with Patty Mullen as mentor,and get married.

Since her parents’ unit on Crystal Lake

Drive has been beauti ully renovated,thanks to her ather’s builders’ license andmother’s good taste, Megan hopes to takeover residency.

Michele hints that she and John may belooking or another Highland Lakes Unit.Being neighbors with their children,grandchildren at hand, and no strangersto the turmoil o redecorating, they are

taking amily-oriented community to thehighest level. An added advantage,explains Michele, is living intouch with the community thatthey conscientiously servein their law practice hasbeen rewarding.



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Hayes CourtDanilo and Bruna Barbosa

Last January Danilo and Bruna traveledrom their homeland, Brazil, the land o

Portuguese, the samba, and unending,hot, steamy days, to Livonia or Danilo’sengineering job with an automotivecompany. Instead o climate shock, theymarveled at their rst experience withsnow. Even the deep reeze o January2014 did not diminish their appreciationo Michigan’s climate. Tey much pre erthe magical change o seasons to the daily,torrid temperature o Brazil though Danilo

concedes that not all o their countrymenwould agree. Nor can Michigandersappreciate the minimal the traffic aroundDetroit compared to the craziness o drivingin Sao Paulo where it took him three hoursto travel six miles in traffic one time. Nowsettled in Highland Lakes Bruna and Daniloare pleased to be welcoming their new babynext month in time or the spring rebirth.

Iron Gate CourtStephanie Cassel

February 2014 was not Stephanie’s idealtime to move; however, now she’s hereand awaiting a thaw in order to meet herneighbors and enjoy the view o the greencommons with Crystal Lake ree o ice.Stephanie supervises the deli departmentat Hiller’s in South Lyon. She shares her

Highland Lakes abode with her son, Dylan,who works or Central States LogisticsCompany at Metro Airport, where he ispursuing a career and training in the manycomplications o transporting reight.Also making the move rom Wixom withthem is Elvis, their parrot. Actually, Elvissurprisingly turned out to be El one day

when she started laying eggs, but she hasbeen good company or thirteen years andquite a talker.

Ironwood Court

Stephen and Debra Shaffer Stephen and Debra, both rom separate areasin the thumb o Michigan, met working atComcast. Tey’ve recently celebrated theirone year wedding anniversary. Avid outdoorenthusiasts, they spend as much time aspossible on trips to Northern Michiganrecreation spots such as raverse City andSutton’s Bay to camp, sh, hike, and boat.Te appeal o Highland Lakes or them,besides the riendly community, is theproximity to Downtown Northville whichreminds them o those small northernMichigan towns that they love to visit.

Neptune CourtTamika Brouster

Te promise o excellent schools or herson, Andre, attracted amika to Northville.

AJ, who is our, currently rides a long wayto West Bloom eld or preschool but inSeptember will join ellow kindergartnersat Silver Spring Elementary with a mostenticing playground. In the meantime,

amika plans or AJ to burn off some energyplaying soccer with the Rec Departmentprogram, swimming at the pool this summer,and discovering new riends and activitiesat the clubhouse. amika chose HighlandLakes or their new home with a view o twolakes because o the wholesome amily andcommunity oriented atmosphere. Toughher drive to work at the Blue Crossbuilding is urther than rom wherethey lived in South eld, she’sconvinced it’s worth it.



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CARD MAKING

CLASS Conducted by Joyce Elvy

TUESDAY, MARCH18 AT 6:30 p.m.This class is limited to 15 participants,

so sign up early.Cost: $10.00 for materials

If you’re interested,please call or text Kathy at 248-974-6688

CRAFTERSEVENING Every Tuesday Evening at 6:00 p.m. until the pool opens.

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Come for a night of Knitting, Scrapbooking, Crocheting,Quilting, and Much More!

Beginners & Experts Welcome.Share with each other and learn from one another

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED.For more information,

Contact Kathy Baldwin: 248-380-6429



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Recently, the news of the day was the Target scandal. In case

you did not hear about it, someone hacked into the system to

steal debit-credit card numbers. Of course, a crime like this could result

in unwanted charges on your card and even identity theft. I myself was one of the victims.

Although I’m not a regular Target shopper, I just happened to be buying my granddaughter a pair

of boots during the time the fraud was taking place. Fortunately the credit union took prompt

action in notifying me and advising me to cancel the Visa card and set up a new account.

Unfortunately, Target wasn’t the only target. Other retailers have reported that similar attempts

have been made to invade their businesses as well. The only foolproof way to avoid these predators

is to use cash. Remember those days? The cashier would say “check or cash?” Today she’s more

likely to ask, “Visa or MasterCard?” It’s hard to remember when the switch over took place.

Today, many people don’t even carry cash, and I am one of them. The card is easier. You can whip

out a card and buy a subway sandwich or a TV set. However, after my recent experience, it wouldseem best to return to earlier buying practices. As the old saying goes “Cash is King.” In addition,

always keep receipts from purchased items. Keep an eye out for unexpected or unknown charges.

If you spot anything strange, report it immediately.

On another note, there is a procedure for disposing of old medication. People often throw old

drugs getting into our environment in anyway. Animals often scavenge the garbage bins and are

candidates for unintentional pill-popping. Children may also get into prescription bottles, so keepyour meds locked in a safe place. When it comes time to dispose of old medicines, there is a nearby

place you can take them. Go to the police department on Six Mile Road near Winchester. They

have a box in the lobby where you can put your prescriptions, and they will take care of them for

you. Stay safe, and a Happy St. Patty’s day to all! Sandy Nolan, Board LiaisonCourt Captain Committee



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Highland Lakes Court Captains

Anchor Tracey Green.. ....................321-4614

AltheaSue Tocco.. .................... .....348-3396

AmboyBrad Todorov......................380-1611

Andover Pam Takacs.......................374-0864

Aqueduct

Frank Eisenhauer..............348-9650

Bryn Mawr Robert Gorczyca...........734-751-7828

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

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

Dorothy Gay Sonya Flegal.....................344-9789

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

InletCatherine Frazier..........313-405-3707

Iron GateNancy Schneider...............797-0853

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

IthamBob Rudolph.....................924-2600

Juliet Sandy Nolan........................349-3587

KenyonElizabeth Dombles..............Unlisted

Lagoon

Chris Van Arnam ..............982-3984

LehighFrances Moore.....................380-0552

Lehigh LaneDianne Hartman................229-3884

LeidelBarbara Adams..................982-8247

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

LongwoodJim O’Connor....................344-6600

LyricRay Parzych......................349-9370

MadisonCarolyn Toyer ...................348-9745

MalvernConnie Haworth...................349-5047Myra Santoni......................344-2568

MannLiz Thuss....................734-558-0220

Mariner Douglas Perrin.....................Unlisted

NeptuneRobert Armstrong..............912-0266

NorwoodDonna McNally..................347-0999

OaklandEarl Smith..........................349-6478

Old BridgeLinda Tomica.....................349-6107

PondDiane Pittaway..................347-1078

Queen AnneKathy Baldwin...................380-6429

RichardsMartin Tingstad..................344-4928

SandyBeverly Brenner.................348-2982

SavoyJudy & Jim Weaver.........313-613-1479

SchoolhousePeggy Zonca.....................348-5283

Seabrook Anne Marie Kuneman...........719-7722

ValiantIlio Alessandri....................449-6959

View PointStanley Roberson..............596-1239

WhitmanFrank Jensen.......................880-2011

Windsor Tom Werner.......................349-4459

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Highland Lakes Condominium Associationpaid $7994.67 for Real Property Tax on the

common ground for 2013. The followingis a breakdown of the percentage of

taxes you paid. For example,if you live in the Belfast

model, you paid $9.99.Any tax questions are to be

directed to your personal tax

answer such questions. Thank you.

Belfast $9.99 0.1250%Brigadoon $10.29 0.1287%Canterbury I, II $10.60 0.1326%Canterbury III $10.90 0.1363%Dundee $11.22 0.1403%Edinburgh $11.62 0.1454%Falstaff $11.62 0.1454%Glasgow $12.43 0.1555%Highland $10.60 0.1326%Highland I, II, III $12.03 0.1505%Loch Lomond $11.62 0.1454%Loch Lomond II $11.92 0.1491%Loch Lomond III $12.85 0.1607%Loch Lomond III $13.14 0.1644%

2013 TAXINFORMATION



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MARCH 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2 3 ClubhouseCommittee- 7:00 p.m.

4 CRAFTERS’NIGHT- 6:00 p.m.

Lakes EcologyCommittee- 7:00 p.m.

5 Ladies Pinochle -12:30 p.m.

6 Women’sLuncheon- 12:00 noon

Court CaptainCommittee- 7:00 p.m.

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9 DAYLIGHTSAVINGS TIMESpring Forward!

10 HeraldCommittee- 7:00 p.m.

GroundsCommittee- 7:00 p.m.

11CRAFTERS’NIGHT- 6:00 p.m.


EngineeringCommittee- 3:00 p.m.

13 14 Euchre Club- 7:00 p.m.

16 17 Board Meeting- 7:30 p.m.

18 CRAFTERS’NIGHT - CARDMAKING CLASS- 6:30 p.m.


FinanceCommittee- 6:30 p.m.

20 21MOVIE NIGHT6:00 p.m.& 8:00 p.m.

23 24 25 CRAFTERS’NIGHT- 6:00 p.m.


27 28 Euchre Club- 7:00 p.m.

30 31 1CRAFTERS’NIGHT- 6:00 p.m.

Lakes EcologyCommittee


3 Women’sLuncheon- 12:00 noon

Court CaptainCommittee

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