HIGHLAND LAKES

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
August 2018
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August 4 - Karaoke Party

August 11 - Hot Dog Daze

August 25 - Ice Cream Extravaganza

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 Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Guy Balok, President

Michelle Todorov, Vice President
Margaret (Peggy) Zonca, Secretary
Ann Creviston, Treasurer
Michael Baynes, Director
Sandy Nolan, Director
Kathy Baldwin, Director
This section of the Herald contains minutes of the Board of Directors’ meetings
and management information. This section is the official medium of communica-
tions of the Association as prescribed by Board Resolution R-6, March 22, 1976.
We recommend that you not only read but save this section of the Herald for future
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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
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Guy Balok, President................... 734-667-3507 Sandy Nolan, Director................. 248-349-3587
Michelle Todorov, Vice President...248-380-1611 Michael Baynes, Director..............248-826-9435
Ann Creviston, Treasurer..............248-894-4961 Kathy Baldwin, Director.............. 248-974-6688
Margaret Zonca, Secretary.......... 248-348-5283

PERSONNEL
Joe Poma........................................Property Manager Guinevere Eatmon........Senior Receptionist (Notary)
Emily Lutzenkirchen.....Publications & Records Assistant Alexis Jackson......................................Receptionist
Sharon Englund.......................................Bookkeeper Terry Duke............................................Receptionist

COMMITTEE INFORMATION
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON
Clubhouse Barb Balok 734-667-3507 Sandy Nolan, Michael Baynes, Kathy Baldwin,
& Ann Creviston

Court Liaison Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Peggy Zonca, Michael Baynes, & Ann Creviston

Engineering Tom Werner ----- Guy Balok & Kathy Baldwin

Community Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Guy Balok, Kathy Baldwin, Sandy Nolan, &
Michelle Todorov

Finance ----- 248-349-1747 Guy Balok & Ann Creviston

Grounds Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Guy Balok, Sandy Nolan, Peggy Zonca, &
Michael Baynes

Herald ----- ----- -----

Ecology Cathy Watkins 248-765-2327 Michael Baynes, Peggy Zonca, Michelle Todorov,
& Guy Balok

Pool Rosemary Campion 248-349-8227 Guy Balok, Peggy Zonca, & Sandy Nolan
Cheryl Huizing 248-231-7603

RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Michelle Todorov

Tennis Carol Shields 248-756-7066 Michelle Todorov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - July 16, 2018
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 July 16, 2018 regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:07 p.m.
Attendance
The following Directors were present: Guy Balok, Michelle Todorov, Ann Creviston, Peggy Zonca, Kathy
Baldwin, Sandy Nolan and Michael Baynes. Also present were Joe Poma, Property Manager, and Emily
Lutzenkirchen, Publications and Records Assistant. Approximately 16 Co-Owners attended.
Approval of Minutes: Clubhouse Committee Report: page 11
Board Action: Motion by Ann Creviston, support by Kathy Discussion: Barb Balok recommended on behalf of the
Baldwin, to approve and file the minutes of the June 18, 2018, committee that only Frogtape be used during parties at the
executive session of the Board of Directors. All in favor. clubhouse. The tape will be provided by the Association and
Motion passed. located at the front desk.
Financial Report: Board Action: Motion by Ann Creviston, support by Peggy
Zonca, to approve the Clubhouse Committee report of July 2,
Joe Poma reported. 2018. All in favor. Motion passed.
June was a successful month financially ending at $16,909 Board Action: Motion by Ann Creviston, support by Kathy
favorable. The year-to-date number went up to $59,748 Baldwin, that Frogtape be used on the walls and ceiling during
favorable. parties at the clubhouse. All in favor. Motion passed.
The income account is favorable $2,937 mainly due to the Court Liaison Committee Report: page 12
recurring AT&T check, interest income, and miscellaneous
income such as boat impound fees and ID fees. Board Action: Motion by Ann Creviston, support by Peggy
Zonca, to approve the Court Liaison Committee report of July
Anti virus subscription renewal fees, and a sonicwall 5, 2018. All in favor. Motion passed.
replacement made the community administration expense
unfavorable $4,141. Administrative payroll on the other hand Engineering Committee Report: page 13
was favorable $2,110 due to no overtime, use of vacation time,
lower use of hours and the payroll only having 30 days. The Discussion: It has come to the attention of the Board that the
administrative expense ended unfavorable $1,437. Marygrove awning prices in the modification request form are
outdated. Since the Association uses Marygrove exclusively,
Utilities are favorable $14,381. The actual bills received were the prices should be negotiable. The Association may look into
less than what was accrued. July bills are estimated to be much allowing other vendors if Marygrove no longer offer a discount.
higher due to pool expenses and the hotter weather. Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Ann
Creviston, to approve the Engineering Committee report of July
The pool needed re-filling for chemical imbalances, an auto-fill
11, 2018, and the recommendations to approve modifications
sensor repair and evaporation. Lifeguard wages were over due to #1-9, and to add white wrought iron and aluminum railings to
budget spread and need for coverage. These items contributed the modification request form. All in favor. Motion Passed.
to the clubhouse & pool account being unfavorable $3,031.
Ecology Committee Report: page 14
Grounds expense is favorable $6,455. Lack of weed treatments,
Discussion: Strike the committee recommendation from the
asphalt patching, tree removals and less wage pay contributed.
record and address at budget meeting.
Maintenance Repair & supplies are unfavorable $1,287 mainly Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Ann
due to recycle overload fees and fence picket orders. Creviston, to approve the Ecology Committee report of July 10,
2018, and to strike the recommendation from record. All in
Seasonal committee spending, Lake Success asphalt patching,
favor. Motion Passed.
and Hayes Court drainage repairs contributed to the reserve
expense being unfavorable $1,099. Pool Committee Report: page 15

Board Action: Motion by Peggy Zonca, support by Sandy Discussion: Michelle recommended that in the future the
Nolan, to approve the financial report of July 16, 2018. All in Fireworks & Late Night Swim event posters specify that the
favor. Motion passed. fireworks are set off by Meadowbrook Country Club.
Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Kathy

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Baldwin, to approve the Pool Committee report of July 10, Board Action: Motion by Kathy Baldwin, support by Sandy
2018. All in favor. Motion Passed. Nolan, to adjourn the public meeting. All in favor. Motion
passed.
Grounds Committee Report: page 16
Discussion: Due to the ongoing struggle against invasive
Buckthorn a long-term plan should be implemented. Buckthorn The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
is growing throughout the community and co-owners are
noticing it around the complexes and under the trees. The
committee recommended that Liz Gannon be hired to remove
the buckthorn throughout the community. The Association is
requiring a copy of insurance and a proposal from Liz before
entertaining the idea.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Peggy
Zonca, to approve the Grounds Committee report of July 9,
2018, and recommendation #1. All in favor. Motion Passed.
Board Action: Motion by Ann Creviston, support by Kathy
Baldwin, to deny #2 on the Grounds Committee meeting
minutes as worded. All in favor. Motion Passed.
Social Committee Report:
Discussion: A verbal report was given. Ice Cream Extravaganza
coupled with Movie Night & Late Night Swim are taking place
August 25th. Ice Cream will be served 7:30-8:30 p.m. Movie
Night & Late Night Swim is 9:00-11:00 p.m. The movie Moana
will be showing.
Co-Owners Forum:
A resident who attended the Grounds Committee is concerned
over the 43 Cleveland Pear Trees that are infected with fungus
blight. Joe will contact Davey Tree about the fungus and will get
back with the Board. Like the crabapple trees, they require yearly
treatment that adds thousands of dollars to the tree budget. The
sway of the community seems to be planting Michigan native
trees that do not require treatment. A resident suggested that
the Association consider replacing a few trees a year.
Recently Silver Spring Lake has been shut down due to a high E.
coli count. The test is administered by the county. Though this
may seem alarming it is actually a very common occurrence
and is usually remedied by cooler temperatures, the lake being
replenished with fresh water and rain. It is most likely caused
by the hotter weather we are experiencing along with duck
and geese droppings. Joe will inform co-owners when the lake
reopens.
There have been a few requests for shutters to be power washed
by maintenance. Power washing is only done on units that have
a buildup of algae or cobwebs and is usually just the siding.
Maintenance may hit the shutters in passing but to use the
power washer directly on a shutter usually results in paint
stripping. Shutter replacement is part of the upcoming siding
project.
Management Report: pages 9-10
Joe Poma reported.
Discussion: The annual budget meeting will be taking place in
August instead of the public board meeting.

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 MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Co-Owners RE: Property Manager’s Report
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager DATE: July 16, 2018

1. Entrance Sign: The 7 Mile entrance sign has been installed and follows the construction guidelines of the Township
to use brickwork similar to those already used elsewhere throughout the property. It also incorporates the black and
gold motif recommended by the Vision Committee and McKenna Master Plan of 2008 that you will also see on our
street signs. Maintenance is in the process of prepping the soil bed for the landscaping that will include native variet-
ies as recommended by the Ecology Committee. We will also be installing an LED spotlight to illuminate the sign at
night.

2. Watercraft Confiscations: On July 1st, as mentioned in my automated message to all residents last month, main-
tenance confiscated over 30 watercraft from the property. There were some very unhappy people, but it came after
months of resident complaints about the condition of some of the watercraft and the failure to register or display a
2018 sticker. The complaints from those that had to pay the $75 impound fee were outweighed by the income to the
Association, the beautification of the shorelines, the de-cluttering of the property and resident satisfaction that a lesson
was learned. There are two main things to keep in mind when you have watercraft at HLCA: 1) display your $5 regis-
tration sticker on the watercraft that you get at the clubhouse front desk and 2) keep the watercraft clean. Most of the
paddleboats were removed because they didn’t have a current sticker, but there were a few that had water and algae in
the footwells and were not maintained properly. If you don’t want to clean your watercraft after every rainfall, a cover
is the way to go.

3. Sprinkler System: With the extremely warm weather, we’ve been doing everything we can to ensure that the lawns
stay as green as possible. Most of the sprinklers are set to run during the overnight hours, so when residents wake
up and the lawn is dry, they think that we are not watering the lawns. The sprinklers were actually turned on back on
June 15th; initially at 20% (as far as time watering) and recently boosted for the hot temperatures. If you live in an
area where the lawns are practically straw, there’s a possibility that there are no sprinkler lines there to begin with.
Highland Lakes has a technician that is solely dedicated to the repair of our system and works on it continuously from
April through October; you may have seen all of the holes he is digging around the property to replace lines that have
broken due to tree roots or simply because 40 years of water has thinned the piping until it finally leaks. The sprinkler
system and the pool account for the greatest use of water on the property; a budget that is currently set at $547,000 and
will likely increase to $555,000 or $66.93 of your monthly assessment. We have to be mindful when we use that much
water and strike a balance between green grass and appropriate spending. The residents seem to prefer keeping things
relatively green (i.e. not letting the grass turn yellow), but not going overboard on watering or requiring that the grass
look like a golf course and that is our present course of action. Sometimes though, when the weather rises into the 90’s
for days, there’s not a lot we can do no matter how much we water.

4. Projects: Asphalt and concrete has concluded for this year and we are set to do another 8-10 courtyards next spring.
Along this project timeline is also the re-paving of our roads, including but not limited to Crystal Lake Drive and
Scenic Lane (mentioned because they are currently the worst). We will also be doing the curbs along these roads, pay-
ing attention to courtyard entrances and areas where potholes develop over the winter. We are nearing a point in our
planning where the asphalt program will take place at the same time as the siding program. The first year of siding
is one of consultation and we are reaching out to several firms to provide an analysis that covers benefits for replace-
ment over painting, such as lower heating bills from new insulation, durability, but most of all, weighing the benefit of
replacement over having to remove or gain access to everything that has been attached to the exterior walls in the last
46 years: electrical boxes, cables, phone lines, decks, patios, etc. It will be a nightmare to remove everything, replace
the siding and put everything back because some of it is the resident’s responsibility to grant access to the common
element (that’s the reason for those pesky engineering guidelines for decks, patios and fences). The siding project, like
the asphalt project, has already been funded. There are so many communities out there that would have approached
their residents asking for money or created a special assessment, but our long term plan for siding was funded years
ago because we saw it coming and with exception of the initial year of consultation, the program is funded between
$625,000 to $675,000 per year.

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 MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Co-Owners RE: Property Manager’s Report
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager DATE: July 16, 2018

5. Miscellaneous: We tend to get so busy throughout the summer with vacations and enjoying the warmer weather that
we forget about simple things, so I’ll list everything that people tend to call the office about and that we see on a main-
tenance level: change your furnace filter (it saves on energy and prolongs the life of the blower motor), change your
smoke detector batteries, renew the tabs on your vehicle and watercraft on the property, maintain your vehicles, pick
up after your pets, maintain your landscaping and pull weeds around your condominium and in your patio, tell a neigh-
bor or the front desk when you are taking an extended vacation and make sure that someone has a key, use your own
parking spaces, follow the trash guidelines and finally, make sure that the office has updated contact information via
your census form. Also, with the hot weather recently, how long has it been since you cleaned the coils/fins on your
patio air conditioning compressor? You can buy a spray can of coil cleaner at Home Depot for a few dollars, spray it
on the radiator fins, wait a few minutes and then hose it off with high pressure from your garden hose. Over the years,
cottonwood, dust and debris collects on the fins and prevents the free flow of air that the fan inside of that unit is trying
to create. Clean coils means colder temperatures in your home and saves on electric costs.

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Clubhouse Committee MEETING DATE: July 2, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Barb Balok, Chairperson Guy Balok, Board President
Cheryl Huizing Michael Baynes, Board Liaison
Yvonne Wilson Kathy Baldwin, Board Liaison
Betty Parzych Peggy Zonca, Board Secretary
Ray Parzych
Ilio Alessandri
Rosemary Campion

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Renovation Update: Men’s and Women’s bathrooms have been completed. Finishing touches in Highland Room, Bil-
liards Room, Fitness Room, and Kitchen to be purchased and placed in the weeks ahead. Next phase to start October 1st.

2. Budget: Committee discussed budget items for 2018.

3. Library Maintenance: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2018.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Monday, August 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Barb Balok

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Court Liaison Committee MEETING DATE: July 5, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT: Sharon Smith GUESTS PRESENT:
Joel Lutz, Chairperson Richard Wilson Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Diane Pittaway, Co-Chair Joe Poma, Property Manager
Barbara Adams, Secretary Guy Balok, Board President
Barbara Evans Michael Baynes, Board Liaison
Barb Balok Kathy Baldwin, Director
Judy Nakdimen
Dianne Hartman

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. Encouraging residents to keep porch lights and back patio lights on at night to discourage crime. Highland Lakes has not
experienced any issues, but the Township has been targeted lately with some attempted break-ins.

2. Annual potluck meeting in September. Diane Pittaway, Kathy Baldwin, and Judy Nakdimen volunteered to organize the
potluck.

3. Sharon Smith reported that plantings around most of the trash corrals appear to be maintained except for one. Judy Nakdimen
has attended to Farragut Court’s corral and has seeded an area with ground cover to keep it neat.

4. Problems in regards to our Trash removal and the Recycling Program will be considered by a subcommittee for trash and
recycling education for all residents. We are incurring an additional charge on recycled trash pickups whenever the trash bins
lids are not closed because of overfill.

5. Courts needing coverage this month: Inlet Court, thank you Barb Adams. Dearborn Court had a surprise court resident
volunteer for this month. Thank you June McVeigh.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Barb Adams, Secretary

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Engineering Committee MEETING DATE: July 11, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Thomas A. Werner Guy Balok, Board Liaison
Stan Savitskie Kathy Baldwin, Board Liaison
Kim Hudson
Lorraine Scully
Dave Burfoot

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

1 Unit 8 Patio 5 Unit 473 Window

Installation by: Jeff Fidge Installation by: Wallside
Meets HLCA Requirements Meets HLCA Requirements

2 Unit 22 Storm Door SD-1/Doorwall PD-1 6 Unit 555 Doorwall PD-1

Installation by: Lowes Installation by: Wallside
Meets HLCA Requirements Meets HLCA Requirements

3 Unit 297 Window 7 Unit 653 (7) Windows

Installation by: Wallside Installation by: J.L. Hengy
Meets HLCA Requirements Meets HLCA Requirements

4 Unit 348 Doorwall PD-1 8 Unit 663 Garage Entry Door

Installation by: Home Depot Installation by: Beckway Doors
Meets HLCA Requirements Meets HLCA Requirements

9 Unit 674 Awning

Installation by: MaryGrove Awning
Meets HLCA Requirements

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: To approve modifications #1-9 and to add white or black wrought iron
and aluminum railings to the modification request form.
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Tom Werner

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Ecology Committee MEETING DATE: July 10, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Cathy Watkins, Chairperson Michael Baynes, Board Liaison
Liz Gannon, Co-Chair Guy Balok, Board Liaison
Richard Wilson Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Judy Nakdimen Joe Poma, Property Manager
Joyce Elvy
Sharon Smith

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Discussed budget for 2019, focusing on further removal of buckthorn from the woods across the asphalt path. We have
contacted Davey Tree who did the original buckthorn removal for a quote, which came back as 3 men per day at $3000.00
per day. We can choose which services we want them to do, i.e.: cut, treat and remove, cut and remove or any combination.

2. Discussed the ongoing woods work. Signs installed to identify the plants. Removal of new buckthorn shoots with cut and
treat method.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Cathy Watkins, Chairperson

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Pool Committee MEETING DATE: July 10, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Rosemary Campion, Co-Chair Joe Poma, Property Manager
Cheryl Huizing, Co-Chair Guy Balok, Board Liaison
Barb Balok Sandy Nolan, Board Liaison
Yvonne Wilson Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Elaine Anderson Kathy Baldwin, Board
Eric Rydman, Head Lifeguard

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Pool: The two burned out pool lights will be replaced. A resident expressed concern to a Pool Committee member about safety
in the deep end during pool time while there were divers. Lifeguards will be diligently watching. The canopy will be replaced
in the kiddie pool. A resident broke a new patio table. Please do not use any furniture for any other purpose than for what it
was intended; such as sitting on or putting full body weight on a table. Every effort is being made to assure that only current,
non-delinquent residents and allowed guests use the pool.

2. Lifeguards: Late night swim will have adult swim called except during movie nights. Water aerobics are Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at 11 a.m. Eric, head lifeguard, does a great job. There is no charge but donations/tips are appreciated. Many resi-
dents are taking advantage of the swim lessons being offered by the lifeguards. Information is available at the lifeguard desk.

3. The fireworks event on June 30th had a huge turnout. Meadowbrook Country Club put on a fantastic display.

4. Hot Dog Dazed on July 7th had a great turnout and the weather was perfect.

5. The Adult Karaoke Party will be August 4th. A sign-up sheet will be at the lifeguard station.

6. The last Hot Dog Daze of the season will be August 11th, noon - 2 p.m. Chili dogs will be served.

7. Pool Closing Party will be September 2nd.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Submitted by Rosemary Campion, Co-Chair

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Grounds Committee MEETING DATE: July 9, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Joel Lutz, Chairperson Elaine Anderson Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Cathy Watkins, Co-Chair Sandy Jarvis Guy Balok, Board Liaison
Barb Balok Judy Alessandri Michael Baynes, Board Liaison
Judy Nakdimen Kathy Baldwin, Board
Rosemary Campion Joe Poma, Property Manager
Earl Smith
Sharon Smith
Richard Wilson

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. 8 Mile entrance landscaping cleanup. Removed scraggly looking rose bushes, an oddly placed burning bush, pulled weeds
and layered in mulch. Attempts were made to contact homeowner immediately behind east side of entrance regarding weeds
on their property, offering to remove them with their permission.

2. 7 Mile entrance sign is now up and ready to be landscaped when maintenance can schedule it in. Positioning a bit disap-
pointing.

3. Maintenance will see if their equipment is capable of working within the planting area in the Valiant Court planting island
to remove tree and shrub roots. If not, recommend smoothing over and planting grass in the area to minimize future main-
tenance.

4. The Cleveland Pears on property have developed fungus blight.

5. Co-owner's request to have common buckthorn attacking pine trees in back of their patio area removed. Put in a work order
to deal with this particular situation.

6. The impasse in dealing with removal of common buckthorn. Insurance limits use of chain saws and State regulations regard-
ing use of herbicides.

7. Amount of common buckthorn growing under pine trees on property. How to fund a program to remedy this condition.

8. Co-owner's request to plant a shade tree near the Swan Harbour beach area. Co-owner will pay for the tree and its planting,
and will take care of the tree until it stands on its own. Committee approved with recommendations for type of tree for the
area.

9. Rose bushes in general require more care then can be provided in this situation. The rose bushes in the landscaped areas on
either side of the main clubhouse entrance walkway are crowded as well as affected by the same thing as the 8 Mile roses.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: 1. Develop a long term funding program to deal with the amount of common
buckthorn taking over areas of our common grounds.
2. OK to bring in Liz Gannon, licensed contractor, to removed common buckthorn that co-owners have called in to have re-
moved.

NEXT MEETING: Monday, August 13, 2018 at 7:00 pm

Submitted by Joel Lutz, Chairperson

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 Venison Stir Fry

1 lb. of venison rump steak or back steak
1 pkg of your favorite stir fry vegetables or better yet make your own vegetable
combination
Cooked long grain brown rice
¼ cup flour (optional)

Venison marinade:
4 tbs. canola oil ½ tbs. of soy sauce (optional)
1 tbs. lemon juice 1-2 tsps of minced garlic (optional)
1 tbs italian dressing ground black pepper
½ tbs. of worcestershire sauce (optional)

Cut steaks into short, narrow strips removing all silver skin and connective tis-
sue.
Marinate venison for about 4 hours in marinade in a plastic bag.
If making your own stir fry vegetables cut into narrow strips.
Before frying add flour to bag to coat steak.
Lightly grease large fry pan or wok. Get this very hot, add venison and cook
until just past pink. Set aside.
Add more oil and stir fry vegetables until tender.
Add venison back to pan to heat. Also add 1 cup of brown rice now to heat or
serve on a bed of rice.

Submitted by Richard Wilson

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 Summer Lawn Care
Michigan lawns are usually a blend of varieties of Kentucky bluegrass. These grasses are cool-season
grasses — they grow best in spring and also in late summer to early fall when days are warm and nights are
cool. Spring and fall are times of growth for blades and roots of grass plants and the development of new plants.
Simple cultural practices through the summer can aid the grass in surviving the stresses of summer.

Dormant lawns in summer

Growth of cool-season grass slows as summer weather becomes hot and dry. Lawns not watered during
extended dry conditions will go into a dormant state and grass becomes brown. Dormancy is a protective
mechanism allowing a lawn to survive during unfavorably dry conditions. During an extended drought of 3
to 4 weeks along with temperatures in the mid-80s or higher, dormant grasses continue to lose moisture from
the crowns of the plants. Continued loss of water in the crown can cause the plants to die. To prevent death of
dormant plants, apply about 1/2 inch of water every 2 to 3 weeks. This amount will not green up the lawn but
provides enough moisture to keep plants alive until temperatures begin to cool and rain becomes more
consistent.

Watering lawns in summer

Cool-season turfgrasses often require supplemental watering in the summer to remain green and actively
growing. During hot and dry periods, the turf needs light, frequent watering that adds up to 1/2 inch to 1 1/2
inches of water per week. Grass roots are naturally shorter and during hot, dry conditions of summer, applying
too much water at that time can waste water because it simply moves past the root zone of the plants. The
best time of the day for watering is morning to early afternoon. Avoid watering in the evening — this extends
the time that lawns remain wet through the night, and that can encourage fungus diseases.

Fertilizing lawns in summer

Because growth of grass slows or stops during the summer heat, fertilization in the summer should be
limited to times of water availability. A dormant lawn is not actively growing, so fertilization should wait
until it comes out of dormancy. For lawns that are watered and remain green and continue to grow, summer
fertilization can be beneficial. Usually summer fertilizers are applied at low rates to match the slow growth that
naturally occurs. Late summer (late August to early September) is a good time to fertilize the lawn as nights
become cooler and rainfall usually occurs more frequently. Nutrients supplied at this time are available to the
grass plants as they enter an active period of growth.

Mowing
Mowing turf is a crucial management practice that can lead to stressed lawns if not done correctly. Keep
your lawn mower blade sharp to cut grass blades cleanly without ripping and shredding the tissue. Grass blades
not cut cleanly are more prone to water loss. Summer mowing height is important to reduce plant stress. A
mowing height up around 3 to 4 inches or more shades the soil and reduces evaporation, reduces weed seed
germination (especially crabgrass), and provides more leaf surface to capture light and produce sugars used for
healthy plant growth. Leave grass clippings in the turf to break down and return nutrients to the turf.

Reprinted with permission by Bob Bricault, MSU Extension Educator

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 Are You Recycling Wrong?
Recycling has become more and more popular these days. It makes us feel that we are doing our
part in keeping the world a cleaner place. But are we really helping? Communities are recycling more
than ever but unfortunately recycling the wrong material. This has caused the market for recyclables to
collapse.

Experts say that a combination of homeowners producing more recycling that is “contaminated”
with trash, along with China’s recent refusal to accept said recycling, has led to a crisis in the recycling
industry. Many counties have stopped recycling programs altogether since recycling one ton of material
now costs twice as much as dumping it in a landfill. China has been the world’s biggest importer of
recyclables but is now stricter on taking bales with contaminants as part of its “Green Fence” initiative.
Though other countries such as Vietnam, India and Indonesia are still accepting recycling bales, some
experts believe they will soon follow China’s example.

One of the reasons why items cannot be recycled is because they are contaminated with food and
liquid. Plastic bags are probably the most contaminated. They get stuck in the machinery and therefore
cannot be recycled. Reuse them as small garbage bags and to store items in your home. Some stores have
a recycling program for their plastic bags so bring them back the next time you shop. To reduce your use
of plastic bags purchase some lightweight, affordable totes that most stores offer for your shopping needs.
So what can’t be recycled?

• Plastic bags
• Paper plates and paper cups due to their wax liner
• Napkins and tissue
• Anything with food or liquid residue on it
• Garden hoses
• Electrical cords
• Clothing
• Household glass
• Shredded paper
• Scrap metal and car parts
• Pizza boxes with food residue and/or oil stains

Go to https://recycleoftenrecycleright.com/ to learn more about what you can and cannot recycle.

Sources: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-
government/article213849124.html
https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2018/07/02/recycling-game-
rigged-consumers

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Adult Karaoke Party
& Late Night Swim
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2018
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
SIGN UP SHEET LOCATED
AT THE POOL GUARD
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BYOB & MIXERS

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HOT DOG DAZE
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Noon until 2:00 P.M.

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Soft Drinks...........1 Ticket
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Ice Cream
Extravaganza
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Chocolate, caramel or
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Outdoor Movie Show

Time: 9 - 11 p.m.
Moana
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 HIGHLAND LAKES
POOL CLOSING
PARTY
Sunday, September 2, 2018 at 4:00

BRING A DISH TO PASS

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For further information about the Highland Lakes Women’s Club, you can contact
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 Highland Lakes Court Liaisons
NOTE: ALL AREA CODES ARE 248 UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE

Anchor Ironwood Neptune

Tracey Green........................321-4614
Althea
Sue Tocco............................ 231-8960
Amboy
Brad Todorov.........................380-1611
Andover
Pam Takacs...........................374-0864
Aqueduct
Earl McShane.................810-923-3210
Bryn Mawr
Robert Gorczyca.............734-751-7828
Dartmouth
Agnes Valle............................305-9695
Colleen Pilgrim................734-292-6885
Dearborn
June Macveigh.......................348-0113
Dorothy Gay
Gayathri Rao.........................344-8791
Eddington
David Duey.....................586-996-2098
Farragut
Beverly Dudley.........................unlisted
Hayes
D. & G. Loudy (B 30, 31 & 32)
..................................................349-3308
Steve Sapp (B 28 & 29)
.......................................734-512-6890
Inlet
Betsy Byrne...........................207-6221
Irongate
Diane Butkowski....................982-2689
Barbara Balok.............734-667-3507
Itham
Daniel Long................734-245-6191
Juliet
Debra Behrmann........734-934-0625
Kenyon
Elizabeth Dombles..............Unlisted
Lagoon
Marchelle Brotz...........517-525-1661
Lehigh
Lela Lutz............................349-6782
Lehigh Lane
Dianne Hartman.................229-3884
Leidel
Barbara Adams..................982-8247
Lilac
Barbara Evans...................348-3087
Longwood
Jim O’Connor.....................344-6600
Lyric
Minda Commire.................701-0004
Madison
Judy Nakdimen.................344-0336
Malvern
Viviana Lande ...................320-0691
Mann
Sharon Smith.....................348-0706
Mariner
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Lucy Curtis (B33)..............349-0301
Mary Kay Wimsatt (B34)...767-9846
Elizabeth Oliver (B35).......880-2637
.
Norwood
Stan Savitskie .............. ..946-4338
.
Oakland
Earl Smith.........................349-6478
Old Bridge
Linda Tomica...................349-6107
Pond
Diane Pittaway............... .347-1078
Queen Anne
Kathy Baldwin..................974-6688
Richards
Mike Baynes....................826-9435
Sandy
Beverly Brenner...............348-2982
Savoy
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Schoolhouse
Leslie Wilcox.......... .........449-6726
Seabrook
Andrea Valle.....................819-0704
Valiant
Ilio Alessandri ................ ..449-6959
View Point
Stanley Roberson.....734-674-3600
Whitman
Barbara Evans.................348-3087
Windsor
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 August 2018
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4
Water Aerobics Yoga 9:30 a.m. Water Aerobics Karaoke Party
11 a.m. Court Liaison 11 a.m. 6:00 p.m. - 11
Ladies Comm. 7:00 p.m. p.m.
Pinochle Yoga 6:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.

5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Water Aerobics Yoga 9:30 a.m. Water Aerobics Yoga 9:30 a.m. Water Aerobics Hot Dog Daze
11 a.m. 11 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 11 a.m. noon - 2 p.m.
Clubhouse Ladies Pinochle
Comm. 7:00 12:30 p.m.
p.m.

12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Water Aerobics Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Water Aerobics Yoga 9:30 a.m. Water Aerobics
11 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
11 a.m. Pool Comm. 11 a.m.
Grounds 5:30 p.m. Ladies Pinochle
Comm. Ecology Comm. 12:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Engineering
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
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Water Aerobics Yoga 9:30 a.m. Water Aerobics Yoga 9:30 a.m. Water Aerobics Ice Cream
11 a.m. Extravaganza &
11 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 11 a.m.
Joint Finance/ Outdoor Movie
Ladies Night
Board Budget
Pinochle 7:30 p.m. - 11
Meeting
7:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. p.m.
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Water Aerobics Yoga 9:30 a.m. Water Aerobics Yoga 9:30 a.m. Water Aerobics
11 a.m. 11 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 11 a.m.
Ladies
Pinochle
12:30 p.m.
2 Labor Day 3 4 5 6 7 8
Pool Closing
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Party 4:00 p.m. Clubhouse Pinochle
Hours noon - 9 Court Liaison
12:30 p.m. Comm. 7:00 p.m.
p.m.
Clubhouse Yoga 6:00 p.m.
Comm. 7:00
p.m.

CLUBHOUSE SUMMER HOURS POOL HOURS

Monday - Friday...............9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Friday..................Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday..........Noon - 9:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday.........11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.