HIGHLAND LAKES

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
December 2016

December 2016

NEXT BOARD MEETING:

Monday, January 16, 2017
at 7:30 p.m.
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Whats Cooking? - page 17

Womens Club - page 18
Snow Removal FAQ - page
19
Snow Removal Handicapped/
Disabled Request Form page 20
Mark your calendars!!
Traditional Christmas SingA-Long (pg 14) December 2
Adult Christmas Party (pg
15) December 3
Gingerbread Decorating
Party (pg 16)
December 10
Christmas Un-Decorating
Party
January 7

Happy Holidays

20301 Silver Spring Drive Northville, MI 48167

Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821

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

Do you need a venue for your upcoming event?

Consider the Highland House!

Did you know The Highland House is available

for rent to Highland Lakes co-owners?
For as low as $35 (plus security deposit) you can
rent the Highland Room for your next family
party or business meeting. The Highland Room
rental includes the use of tables and chairs and
offers a variety of lighting options as well as a
projector screen for your slide shows or meeting
presentations.
For larger functions, you may also include the
main lounge of the clubhouse for your party.
Our full kitchen, which includes a full size
refrigerator, stove, microwave and buffet serving
area is also available for rent.
The Clubhouse Committee has worked hard
to make the Highland House an amenity you
would be proud to utilize. We encourage you to
visit the facility. Details about rental rates and
restrictions are available at the Clubhouse, or on
the Clubhouse Committee page at HLCA.us
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Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Guy Balok, President

Kathy Baldwin, Vice President
Sandy Nolan, Secretary
Michelle Todorov, Treasurer
Kathleen Connor, Director
Margaret (Peggy) Zonca, Director
Ann Creviston, Director
This section of the Herald contains minutes of the Board of Directors meetings
and management information. This section is the official medium of communications 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 48167
Phone: 248-349-4006
E-mail: clubhouse@hlca.us
Fax: 248-349-8821
Web: www.HLCA.us

After Hours Emergency Maintenance Phone: 248-349-4043

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Guy Balok, President................... 734-667-3507
Margaret (Peggy) Zonca, Director.248-348-5283
Kathy Baldwin, Vice President..... 248-974-6688
Michelle Todorov, Director............ 248-380-1611
Sandy Nolan, Secretary............... 248-349-3587
Ann Creviston, Director.................248-894-4961
Kathleen Connor, Director........... 248-207-6417
PERSONNEL
Guinevere Eatmon........Senior Receptionist (Notary)
Heather Greer........................................Receptionist
Alexis Jackson......................................Receptionist

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

Emily Lutzenkirchen.....Publications & Records Assistant
Sharon Englund.......................................Bookkeeper

COMMITTEE INFORMATION
COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSON
Barb Balok

734-667-3507

Sandy Nolan & Ann Creviston

Court Liaison

Joel Lutz

248-349-6782

Peggy Zonca & Sandy Nolan

Engineering

Tom Werner

248-349-4459

Kathleen Connor & Peggy Zonca

Community Social

Brad Todorov

248-380-1611

Finance

Joyce Elvy

248-349-1747

Guy Balok, Kathy Baldwin, Sandy

Nolan & Michelle Todorov
Kathleen Connor & Ann Creviston

Grounds

Joel Lutz

248-348-9811

Kathleen Connor & Peggy Zonca

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Kathleen Connor & Sandy Nolan

Guy Balok & Michelle Todorov

Clubhouse

Herald

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PHONE

BOARD LIAISON

Ecology

Cathy Watkins

248-765-2327

Pool

Rosemary Campion

248-349-8227

RV

Cheryl Huizing
Hugh Battley

Guy Balok, Kathleen Connor,

& Sandy Nolan
248-231-7603
248-349-4841
Michelle Todorov

Tennis

Carol Shields

248-305-7123

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Michelle Todorov

After Hours Emergency ...................................................................................................................248-349-4006

Northville Township Police-Non-Emergency .................................................................................248-349-9400
Northville Township Fire Department ..........................................................................................248-348-5807
Northville Township Police and Fire Emergency ........................................................................................... 911
After Hours Maintenance Emergency ..........................................................................................248-349-4006
Assessment/Billing Inquiries .....................................................................................................248-349-4006
Consumers Power Company .......................................................................................................800-477-5050
DTE-Electric Company ...............................................................................................................800-477-4747
Hazardous Waste Information .....................................................................................................734-326-3936
HLCA WOW! Account Rep (Bob Sivori) ........................................................................................248-808-9872
WOW! Sales & Support .............................................................................................................1-866-496-9669
HLCA AT&T Account Rep (Denise Smith) .....................................................................................810-265-4946
AT&T Sales & Support (Phone or U-Verse) ..................................................................................800-288-3466
HLCA Comcast Account Rep (Erin Timmermann)..............................................erin_timmermann@comcast.com
Web site ......................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.us
Association Facebook Page ..............................................................................................facebook.com/hlca.mi

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(looking for volunteers)

Herald Staff

Ray Parzych
Betty Parzych
Joel Lutz
Gloria Janks
Ilio Alessandri
Barbara Evans
Marty Tingstad
Beverly Dudley

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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - November 21, 2016

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 Guy Balok called the
November 21, 2016, regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:40 p.m.
Attendance
The following Directors were present: Guy Balok, Kathy Baldwin, Michelle Todorov, Sandy Nolan, Ann Creviston,
and Peggy Zonca. Also present were Joe Poma, Property Manager, and Emily Lutzenkirchen, Publications and
Records Assistant. Approximately eight Co-Owners attended.
Approval of Minutes:

repair costs are overtaking the value of keeping it. The

Association needs a van with 4x4 capabilities, a large tow
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support rating, and has three to four row seats.
by Sandy Nolan, to approve and file the minutes of the
October 17, 2016 executive session of the Board of Board Action: Motion by Kathy Baldwin, support
Directors. All in favor. Motion passed.
by Peggy Zonca, to approve the Treasurers report of
November 21, 2016. All in favor. Motion passed.
Treasurers Report:
Clubhouse Committee Report: page
Michelle Todorov reported.
Barb Balok reported.
The report represents the first month of the fiscal year
which shows the Association favorable $8,517. The Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support
receivable balance continues to trend downward and is at by Sandy Nolan, to approve the Clubhouse Committee
its lowest in 15 years.
report of November 7, 2016. All in favor. Motion passed.
Income is favorable largely due to the AT&T commission Court Liaison Committee Report: page
received for their ability to access our property and market
Joel Lutz reported.
their services here.
The administration expense account is over budget due to Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Peggy
computer software upgrades including Quickbooks and Zonca, to approve the Court Liaison Committee report of
Filemaker along with a large purchase of office supplies. November 3, 2016. All in favor. Motion passed.
The vehicle expense account is over budget due to the 2003 Grounds Committee Report: page
van needing a new radiator and a transmission cooler Joel Lutz reported.
which cost $1,700. Also, the 2007 pickup truck needed a
Discussion: In regards to #4, Michelle asked Joel if the
new oil pressure sensor which cost $523.
committee is asking for permission to move forward on
The grounds maintenance account is over budget due to getting a new plan including the south side of the clubhouse
the rental of a commercial air compressor. This is a yearly entrance. They are asking for approval to tell Plymouth
rental but because the budget isnt bell curved to accept Nursery that the Association will be moving forward with
the isolated expense it puts it over for that month.
them without attaching an actual date of when the work
The tree and shrub account did not have a budget for the is to be done. She asked if he would be willing to meet or
month of October but the tree removal and trimming was speak with a landscaping company that Guy spoke to and
done. This is an isolated occurrence and is a product of got some preliminary plans from. Joel said he is fine with
that but is concerned that Plymouth Nursery will charge
the way the budget is spread.
them $500 for the plans they submitted if they do not win
The maintenance account is favorable because the budget the bid. A resident asked if it is standard for them to charge
is divided evenly over 12 months even thought the work for plans which Joe replied that is becoming the standard.
The companies lose money spending their time coming
fluctuates with the season.
to look at the property and drawing plans if they do not
There were some basement repairs that occurred in win the bid. Michelle suggested to Joel that he goes back
November which will be reflected in next months report. to Plymouth Nursery and request a plan showing both the
Discussion: The replacement of the van was mentioned. North and South side since that will be the plan that the
It is budgeted for this fiscal year. There is $40,000 available Board will consider. Also to let them know that exterior
to purchase a low mileage van. The current van is rusting work to the clubhouse is being done in early spring which
from the ground up and it is time to replace it since the means the plantings will have to wait until the end of May.
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Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by she did not have this problem before her neighbors new
Sandy Nolan, to approve the Grounds Committee report patio was installed.
of November 14, 2016, and to table the recommendation
The same resident commented that the neighbor that Joe
to approve items #3-4. All in favor. Motion Passed.
previously spoke to in regards to the use of polyurethane
Engineering Committee Report: page
is once again using it without ventilation. It is a very
strong chemical that has caused her to lose her voice, have
Tom Werner reported.
headaches, and be nauseated. Joe commented that it really
Discussion: There are no qualifications needed to join comes down to whatever the manufacturers application
the Engineering Committee but a little knowledge of the process recommendations are which can usually be found
structures and knowing the Association By-laws would be on the back of the can. If it is made to be applied in a closed
environment and meets the specs for that then they are
helpful.
not doing anything wrong. Over the years the buildings
Action: Motion by Kathleen Connor, support by Ann shift and there are microscopic openings. Odors can go
Creviston, to approve the Engineering report of November through the attic access hatch in the closets, the switch
15, 2016, and the recommendations #1-7. All in favor. plates, and above the sill plate in the basement. Joe will
Motion Passed.
contact the neighbor again.
Ecology Committee Report: page
A resident asked if shade structures are now allowed since
he is seeing some out. Joe said they are not and to please
Cathy Watkins reported.
give him a list of where he sees them so he can address
Discussion: The difference in the wooded area where the the matter.
Buckthorn was removed is remarkable. The committee
is planning on putting the butterfly garden in that area The next Public Board meeting will be taking place in
January.
along with some seating in the future.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by The Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Sandy Nolan, to approve the Ecology Committee report
of November 15, 2016. All in favor. Motion Passed.
The Community Social will be having their Gingerbread
Decorating Party on December 10th at the clubhouse
starting at 1 p.m. The Bell Choir will be December 2nd
at the clubhouse at 7 p.m., and the Adult Christmas Party
will be on December 3rd at the clubhouse at 7 p.m.
Co-Owners Forum:
A resident is concerned about the amount of bird feed and
feeders her neighbor has out on her patio area. This is an
ongoing issue that has been causing many problems. She
is also trapping and killing chipmunks on her own. Joe
has already spoken to her and when told to clean up the
area she does so but eventually ends up going back to her
ways. Other residents throughout Highland Lakes have
bird feeders so she should also be allowed to have one
bird feeder. The Board agrees that she should be allowed
to have one feeder and any more will be confiscated.
A resident has a neighbor who had a new patio installed.
The patio has a slope to it which is causing water to drain
towards her patio which she believes is causing the bricks
on her own patio to heave. The maintenance staff has
found that based on the engineering guidelines the way
it is sloping is not in violation of the guidelines and if the
owner installs a proper drainage system he will not need to
tear out the whole patio. The Association is waiting for the
owner to let them know the work is done and to schedule
an inspection with our maintenance staff. One of the
maintenance inspectors did say that he does not believe
that the water draining from the patio is close enough to
the bricks to cause the heaving. The resident stated that
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

COMMITTEE: Clubhouse Committee
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Barbara Balok - Chairperson
Cheryl Huizing
Betty Parzych
Elaine Anderson
Judy Nakdimen
Rosemary Campion
Tom Werner

MEETING DATE: November 7, 2016

GUESTS PRESENT:
Sandy Nolan - Board Liaison
Kathy Baldwin - Board Vice President
Ann Creviston - Board Liaison
Guy Balok - Board President
Michelle Todorov - Board Treasurer
Peggy Zonca - Board Director
Joseph Poma, Property Manager
Ilio Alessandri
Rob Berlin
Art Baynes
Joyce Elvy
Don Loudy
Ray Parzych

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Civic Concern Collection. Cheryl Huizing was thanked for coordinating this event. Although fewer items were collected
than expected, it was a significant donation and much appreciated by Northville Civic Concern.
2. Holiday Decorating. Everyone is encouraged to join the Clubhouse and Community Social Committees from 1:00 to 5:00
p.m., Saturday, November 26, to decorate the Clubhouse for the holidays and share pizza afterward.
3. Take-Down Party. Decorations will be taken down and packed for storage from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7,
2017.
4. Decorating Purchases. Members will purchase a new 9 - foot tree for the Library and LED lights.
5. Library Maintenance. Members will meet at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 10, to shelve books.
6. Clubhouse Renovations Update. Rob Berlin and Ilio Alessandri presented an overview of proposed plans for improvements to the Clubhouse which will be implemented in three phases. It is anticipated that the first phase will include ADA
compliance and flooring for some areas.

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

NEXT MEETING: Monday, January 2, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Barbara Balok, Chairperson
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

COMMITTEE: Court Liaison Committee
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Joel Lutz - Chairperson
Diane Pittaway Co-chair person
Dianne Hartman
Carolyn Thayer
Stan Savitskie
Tom Werner

MEETING DATE: November 3, 2016

GUESTS PRESENT:
Peggy Zonca - Board Liaison
Ann Creviston Board Director

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Joel started the meeting by asking for observations on how the trash carts are working in the corrals. The carts are being
returned to different locations inside and even outside the corral. Sometimes the lid is out of reach. Consensus was that
the return position should be consistent. Perhaps an X could be painted on the floor of the corral to identify where the cart
should be returned. Residents are still confused about trash pickup days which are now Tuesdays and Fridays instead of
Mondays and Thursdays. A separate truck comes by for yard waste.
2. A brief discussion ensued about items that are placed outside the corrals. Most agreed that this is okay because outside
people/groups drive through our complex and pickup items that can still be used.
3. Electronic and toxic items should be discarded appropriately, not in or outside our trash corrals. Hazardous Waste drop off
dates are scheduled throughout the year. The most recent one was in September at the Northville DPW yard. Northville
Township residents are part of this multi-community service.
4. Joel announced that the Ecology committee has scheduled a buckthorn removal date for Saturday, November 5th @ 11:00
a.m. Originally, volunteers were going to meet to spray mark the buckthorn for Davey Tree Co. who has been contracted to
remove buckthorn in one section of our woods by the beach. However, the plan for Saturday has been extended to start into
another section not designated for Davey Tree with the help of volunteers. Joel will forward Liz Gannons email to court
liaisons.
5. The excellent pruning by our own maintenance crew has impressed everyone as it improves the appearance of the entire
Highland Lakes area.
6. Stan asked if we still had a security person. This provision may have been extended into October but is discontinued now.
7. The excitement of the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series was shared briefly before the meeting was adjourned at 7:40
p.m.

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

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Diane Pittaway, Co-chairperson
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

COMMITTEE: Grounds Committee
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Joel Lutz - Chairperson
Barb Balok
Judy Nakdimen
Rosemary Campion
Earl Smith

MEETING DATE: November 14, 2016

GUESTS PRESENT:
Sandy Nolan - Board Secretary
Peggy Zonca- Board Liaison
Ann Creviston - Board Director

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Marty Tupper has resigned from the committee. Joel Lutz will assume chairmanship for the time being.
2. All of this year's annuals have been pulled, Earl Smith.
3. Recommend that the re-landscaping plan for the front of the clubhouse foundation be extended to include the area south of
the entrance walkway.
4. Recommend that the Plymouth Nursery plan submitted for the front of the clubhouse foundation area be approved with
implementation contingent upon completion of upgrades to the clubhouse building.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: To approve items #3 - 4

NEXT MEETING: April 10, 2017

Submitted by Joel Lutz, Chairperson

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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

COMMITTEE: Engineering Committee

MEETING DATE: November 15, 2016

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Thomas A. Werner - Chairman
Art Baynes, Co-Chairman
Lorraine Scully

GUESTS PRESENT:
Kathleen Connor - Board Liaison
Peggy Zonca - Board Liaison

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

Unit 4
Installation by:

Satellite dish
DirecTV
Meets HLCA Requirements

Installation by:

Notes:
2

Unit 28
Installation by:

Unit 353
Installation by:

Patio
MetroStar
Meets HLCA Requirements

Unit 367
Installation by:

Unit 592
Installation by:

(4) Windows
Wallside
Meets HLCA Requirements

Notes:
Storm Door SD-1
self
Meets HLCA Requirements

Unit 663
Installation by:

Notes:
4

(12) Windows & Doorwall PD-1

Wallside
Meets HLCA Requirements

Notes:

Notes:
3

Unit 418

Notes:
Storm Door SD-1
Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements

Notes:

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: To approve modifications #1 - 7

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.
Submitted by Tom Werner, Committee Chairman
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Railing
Novi Fence
Meets HLCA Requirements

HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

COMMITTEE: Ecology Committee
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Cathy Watkins - Chairperson
Liz Gannon co-chair
Barb Balok
Sharon Smith
Judy Nakdimen
Jeff Fidge

MEETING DATE: November 15, 2016

GUESTS PRESENT:
Guy Balok - Board Liaison
Michelle Todorov - Board Liaison
Joe Poma - Property Manager

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Jeff Fidge is the horticulture co-chair for Ecology Committee.
2. Discussed the eco-grass test plots.
3. Trash receptacle lids and monofilament containers will be installed.
4. Thanks to all volunteers who helped with buckthorn removal on a Saturday afternoon, we removed some buckthorn in a
small area in the woods and from the cement circle on Valiant Court.
5. We will have another volunteer invasive species day in place of our December meeting. It will be on December 11th at 11
a.m. The location is the common area between Aqueduct Court and Dearborn Court. In this area there are three abandoned
planting areas that need to be cleaned out.
6. A buckthorn removal form will be added to the shrub removal form and will be removed throughout the year.
7. Davey Tree has finished clearing out the area along the path near Curtis Lake, opening views to the lake and areas to plant
with meadow and forest plants.

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

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Cathy Watkins, Chairperson
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St. Priscilla Bell Choir

Director, Pat Knorp
presents

Traditional Christmas
Sing-A-Long
December 2, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Refreshments provided
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Youre invited to
the Highland Lakes Annual

Adult

Christmas Party
Saturday,

December 3, 2016
Beginning at 7:00 p.m.
in the Clubhouse
The perfect way to get in the
Holiday Spirit and celebrate the
season with your neighbors!
Bring your favorite dish to
share.
$1.00 per person at the door

BYOB
Prizes & 50/50 Raffle

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Get Your

Gumdrops
READY!
Join us for Highland Lakes
Gingerbread Decorating Event!

Saturday, December 10:

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
We hope you join us for community fun and maybe
some friendly competition. All ages welcome!
THIS DECORATING PARTY WILL BE FUN AND DELICIOUS
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Come make some Holiday inspired Gingerbread

Houses, snacks will be provided. Completed Houses
will be displayed around the Clubhouse for all to
enjoy. Put all your creative juices together to make
your own edible art!
Houses can be picked up between

December 21-23.
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Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast

Ingredients:
1 (5 lb) bone-in beef pot roast
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 tbsps vegetable oil
8 oz. sliced mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp butter

1 tbps all-purpose flour

1 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups chicken broth
3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme

Preparation:
1. Generously season both sides of roast with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over the top until
well coated, and pat it into the meat. Shake off any access.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sear the roast on both
sides for 5-6 minutes each, until well browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in mushrooms and butter; cook 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in onion; cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent and begin to brown. Add garlic,
stir for about a minute.
5. Stir in 1 tbsps flour; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add tomato paste, and cook for another minute.
6. Slowly add chicken stock, stir to combine, and return to a simmer. Remove skillet from the
heat.
7. Place carrots and celery in the slow cooker. Place roast over the vegetables and pour in any accumulated juices. Add rosemary and thyme.

8. Pour onion and mushroom mixture over the top of the roast. Cover slow cooker, turn to
high and cook the roast for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork tender.
9. Skim off any fat from the surface and remove the bones. Season with salt and pepper to
taste.
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Highland Lakes
Womens Club Luncheon

SAVE THESE
DATES:
December 1, 2016 at
noon:

Genettis ($22 per person, IN ADVANCE,

make checks out to Highland Lakes Womens
Club or cash)
108 E Main St
Northville, MI
Arranged by Peggy Zonca

January 5, 2017 at noon:

Deadwood Bar and Grill
18730 Northville Rd.
Northville, MI
Arranged by Sandy Nolan

All adult female residents of Highland Lakes are invited to meet with us
on the first Thursday of each month.
For further information about the Highland Lakes Womens
Club, you can contact
Bev Dudley at (248)349-4139 or leratcat@aol.com
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Why does my court seem to be last during the recent snowfall?

ANSWER: To attempt to bring some semblance of fairness, the starting point of snow
removal efforts change each time.

Why does it seem to take so long to clean my parking spaces?

Snow
F
A
Q

ANSWER: 4 inches or more measured in more than three areas on the property.

ANSWER: Maintenance depends on the cooperation of the Co-Owners to empty the courts of cars
before plows can safely plow the spaces. The plows cannot t in between parked cars.

Why did Maintenance leave a small amount of snow on the sidewalk this time?
ANSWER: Leaving a small amount of snow provides traction to more safely walk.

Why does the Association have an adopted snow policy?

ANSWER: (A) To keep our Co-Owners informed of what to expect from the Association
(B) It is required as part of our Risk Management procedures.

Removal

During the weekend, how much snowfall is required before maintenance will be called in?

How long should it take Maintenance to completely nish snow removal efforts?
ANSWER: 48 hours or less depending on the weather and the amount of snow.

In what order, and when, is snow blowing and plowing handled?

ANSWER:

FIRST DAY
1 Streets
2 Clubhouse
3 Main Sidewalks
4 Centers of Courts

SECOND DAY
5 Approach Walks
6 Porches
7 Parking Spaces
(Only if courts are clear of cars)

S NOW R EMOVAL P ROCEDURES

1.

NORMAL SNOW EVENTS:

1 - 4 inches - Clearing will begin during normal work hours following the established Snow Policy.

2.

LARGE SNOW EVENTS:

4 inches or more - Maintenance will begin clearing main sidewalks and trafc lanes during the snow event. If
necessary, they will continue the removal effort until 10:00 p.m. The next morning they will begin a second clearing
effort and start sidewalks and courts until they are cleared, or until 8:00 p.m.
4 inches or more Maintenance may clear on weekends, nights, and holidays following the Snow Policy depending
on forecasted conditions. Day 1 Start times may vary and may work up to 12 hours.

3.

SNOW EMERGENCIES/BLIZZARDS:
More than 10 inches - Efforts will be focused on keeping main roads, trafc lanes and main sidewalks open to emergency
trafc only. Once those elements are clear, work may begin on approach sidewalks and courts. Maintenance will work
up to 14 hours per day, until the roads, courts and walks are clear. Contractors may be called in if necessary. The priority
treatment of the handicapped list will be suspended during these events. Exceptions for emergencies will be handled
on a case basis.
** Handicap list will be suspended during blizzards and large snow events.

4.

PARKING SPACES: After the primary snow removal efforts are completed, maintenance will begin clearing parking spaces if cars are out of
the court. Management encourages Court Captains to facilitate the removal of cars and contact the Clubhouse to advise when their court is
clear and management will then contact maintenance to begin plowing the parking spaces within that court. If maintenance is ready to plow
a court, the Association may also contact the court captains to facilitate the movement of parked vehicles.

5.

OVERALL GOAL: The Association shall have the sidewalks, courts (not parking spots), and roads, clear within 48 hours
of the cessation of a snow event.

6.

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS: During the winter, the weather conditions favor the potential for slippery
sidewalks, porches and roads. Please use due care and caution during this time of the year and
keep a supply of ice-melter, which is available at the Clubhouse, at your home for your use.

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Snow Removal Request Form

Handicapped/Disabled List If you are in need of special attention with snow and ice removal, as
a courtesy, the Association maintains a list of those Co-Owners and residents that need this service,
forms can be obtained at the Clubhouse ofce.
You must complete and return the Special Attention Form along with a copy of your handicap
sticker that is displayed in your car. (We will make the copy for you.) Anyone with a permanent
handicap plate will of course be on the list. However we will still need a completed form on le and
we will need to know if this condition is a temporary or permanent condition. Additionally, those
residents with permanent handicap plates will need to provide a copy of their vehicle registration.
We cannot guarantee that Maintenance will be able to provide this special attention for every
snow event; however, we will make every effort to do so.
If you are requesting this special service, please ll in the information below.

Check the box below that applies to you:

Co-Owner is disabled
Co-Owner is disabled and employed full-time or part-time.
Co-Owner is disabled and has regular scheduled doctor appointments,
therapy sessions, chemotherapy treatments etc.
Please describe:

Date:

Unit #:

Co-Owner Name:
Address:
Phone(s):
Please ll out the form completely, explaining your disability and your reasons for requesting that
you be placed on the Disabled List
Residents who meet the above criteria and provide a doctors note stating your disability will have
the snow cleared away from their porch and sidewalk rst, and within snow policy parameters.
NOVEMBER 2016

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December 2016
SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY
1
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Womens Club
noon
Yoga 6:00 p.m.

FRIDAY
Traditional
Christmas
Sing-A-Long
7-8 p.m.

SATURDAY
2

3
Adult
Christmas
Party 7:00 p.m.

10
Gingerbread
Decorating
Event 1-4 p.m.

16

17

23

24
Christmas Eve

Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 p.m.

6
Yoga 9:30 a.m.

11

12

18

19

13
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies
Pinochle
12:30 p.m.

20
Yoga 9:30 a.m.

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Christmas
Day

Clubhouse
Closed

14

21

22
Clubhouse
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Closed
& 6:00 p.m.

Ladies
Pinochle
12:30 p.m.

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3
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies
Pinochle
12:30 p.m.

Clubhouse
Comm. 7:00 p.m.

15
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
& 6:00 p.m.

27
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies
Pinochle
12:30 p.m.

Clubhouse
Closed

8
Clubhouse
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
closed at 1
& 6:00 p.m.
p.m.
Euchre
6:30 p.m.

26

Clubhouse
Closed
New Years
Day
Clubhouse
Closed

7
Ladies
Pinochle
12:30 p.m.

29

Clubhouse
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Closes at
& 6:00 p.m.
1 p.m.

5
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Euchre
Womens Club
6:30 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
Yoga 6:00 p.m.

Clubhouse
Closed

30

New Years
Eve
Clubhouse
Closed

7
Christmas
Un-Decorating
Party 1-5 p.m.

Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 p.m.

CLUBHOUSE WINTER HOURS

M o n d a y - F r i d a y..........9 : 0 0 a .m. - 9 : 0 0 p .m.
Satur day. .. . . . . . . . n o o n - 9 : 0 0 p .m.

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Su n d a y.............n o o n - 5 p.m.