FEBRUARY 2010

COMMUINITY NOTES

VALENTINES LUNCHEON
Sunday, February 14th
12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m.
See page 17 for details.

The Clubhouse Committee has

placed a bin in the Clubhouse
entryway for contributions to
Civic Concern. See page 19 for
details.

2009 Tax Information -

See page 23.

HLCA’s Chimney Cleaning Policy

See page 33.

Court Captain Committee

meeting, Tuesday, February 9th,
7:00 p.m. ALL RESIDENTS ARE
WELCOME.

Vision Committee meeting -

Tuesday, February 23rd, 6:00 p.m.

HIGHLAND LAKES
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
20301 Silver Spring Drive
Northville, MI 48167

Phone: 248-349-4006
Fax: 248-349-8821
 SPECIAL
40 Gallon Gas
Water Heater
Installed for $595

I.S.E.
Garbage Disposal
Installed for $185

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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY
20301 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI 48167
Clubhouse Phone: 248/349-4006 Clubhouse Fax: 248/349-8821
After Hours Emergency Maintenance Phone: 248/349-4043

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathleen Connor, President .............. 248-349-8264
Kathy Baldwin, Vice President .......... 248-380-6429
Tom Byrne, Treasurer ........................ 248-349-6924
Joy Gaskin, Secretary ....................... 248-735-2623
Clem Tulley, Director .................. 248-349-3125
Sandy Nolan, Director ................ 248-349-3587
Michelle Todorov, Director .......... 248-380-1611

PERSONNEL
Joe Poma ..............................Property Manager Ken Wiewiora .......... Maintenance Superintendent
Michele Sutterfield ...............Administrative Asst./NOTARY Mike Francis ............ Maintenance Supervisor
Sharon Englund .....................Bookkeeper
Guin Eatmon .........................Receptionist
Pam Cohen ...........................Receptionist

COMMITTEE INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON

Clubhouse Judy Nakdimen 248-344-0336 Kathy Baldwin/Tom Byrne
CCNW Robert Armstrong 248-912-0266 Kathleen Connor/Sandy Nolan
Engineering Larry LeSeure 313-820-1708 Kathleen Connor/Clem Tulley
Family Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Michelle Todorov/Kathy Baldwin
Finance Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747 Tom Byrne/Clem Tulley
Grounds Ray Parzych 248-349-9370 Kathleen Connor/Kathy Baldwin
Herald ----- ----- Kathleen Connor/Sandy Nolan
Insurance Betty Lanphear 248-348-6361 Kathleen Connor/Tom Byrne
Lakes Ecology Kevin Scanlon 248-735-3772 Michelle Todorov/Tom Byrne
Pool Ann Creviston 248-449-9328 Joy Gaskin/Sandy Nolan
Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747
RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Clem Tulley/Michelle Todorov
Sprinkler ----- ------ Kathleen Connor/Kathy Baldwin
Tennis Rex Reitenga 248-349-7343 Clem Tulley/Michelle Todorov
Vision Rob Berlin 248-374-3986 Kathy Baldwin/Michelle Todorov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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........................................................ 248-349-4043
Assessment/Billing Inquiries ..................................................................... 248-349-4006
Consumers Power Company..................................................................... 800-477-5050
DTE-Electric Company .............................................................................. 800-477-4747
Hazardous Waste Information ................................................................... 734-326-3936
E-mail ........................................................................................................ clubhouse@hlca.us
Web site..................................................................................................... www.highlandlakescondos.com

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 DIRECTORY OF SERVICES
APPLIANCE SERVICES
Appliance Care Service ...........................25
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
Klean - Rite ..............................................21
CHIMNEY CLEANING
Alpha & Omega .......................................21
CONCRETE & MASONRY
Starline Concrete & Masonry...................18
DENTAL CARE
Jeffrey Burstein, DDS ..............................18
ELECTRICIANS
Brian Rosol ..............................................21
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Edward Jones, Darrel Quinn ...................35
Thrivent Financial, Jay Kempf .................21
Tom Goebel, Real Estate Tax ..................29
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
O’Brien Sullivan .......................................29
HEALTH & FITNESS
Northville Family Foot ..............................29
Northville Hearing Aid ..............................21
Northville Physical Rehabilitation ............29
HEARING AIDS
Northville Hearing Aid ..............................21
HEATING & COOLING
D&G Heating & Cooling ...........................18
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HOME REPAIR/HANDYMAN SERVICES
Andy Wright .............................................25
Barrett Painting & Home Services .......... 31
Dennis Hill Renovation Services ............ 27
Gary’s Home Repair ............................... 29
R&H Window Glazing ..............................18
Roger the Handyman ..............................18
PAINTING/WALLPAPERING
Barrett Painting & Home Services ...........31
Brian Schingeck/Lou Sibole.....................21
Dennis Hill Painting & Renovation .......... 20
Jeffrey Color Painting ..............................27
PARTY STORE/ICE CREAM
Good Time Party Store ............................27
PATIO PAVERS/PORCH RENOVATION
Starline Concrete .....................................18
PHARMACY (Delivery Available)
Sav-On Drugs ..........................................29
PLUMBING
Evans Plumbing.......................................02
Horton Plumbing ......................................34
PODIATRY
Northville Family Foot ..............................29
REAL ESTATE TAX CONSULTANT
Tom Goebel .............................................29
WALLPAPERING
Brian Schingeck/Lou Sibole.....................21
WINDOWS/WINDOW REPAIR
R&H Glazing ............................................18
 Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Kathleen Connor, President

Kathy Baldwin, Vice President
Tom Byrne, Treasurer
Joy Gaskin, Secretary
Clem Tulley, Director
Sandy Nolan, Director
Michelle Todorov, 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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 BOARD COMMENTS

A reminder – Management is requesting again that all residents who have not
signed the petition for the resurfacing of Silver Springs Drive, please
stop at the Clubhouse and add your signature. The petition will be at the
reception desk.

If you are having parking problems in your court after business hours the
police department has asked that you do not call 911 Emergency – call
the local Police Department number in you Highland Lakes telephone
directory. If it is during business hours call Joe Poma, Property Manager,
and he will handle the matter.

The Family Social Committee is having a Valentine’s Day luncheon this

year – more information on this social event it in this Herald.

The Clubhouse Committee will have a bin placed in the entryway to the
Clubhouse for contributions of non-perishable food items and household
needs for Civic Concern. Please donate what you can and it will be
picked up and distributed by Civic Concern to the residents of Northville
who are in need. The Clubhouse Committee thanks you for your
kindness.

Highland Lakes has been going through a tremendous amount of

sidewalk salt so far this winter. Management has asked that residents
use the salt wisely in spreading it on your porch and sidewalks to assist in
keeping this expenditure within the Budget.

Highland Lakes is also working to keep our heating costs within Budget
this winter, so we ask that you please keep your doors and windows
closed to help in this matter. Remember, you may not be getting an
individual bill every month, but you are paying for your heat in your
maintenance cost every month.

Happy Valentine’s Day from your Board of Directors.

Kathleen Connor,
President

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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING MINUTES
January 18, 2010

The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes Condominium Association was held at the
principal office of the Association in the Township of Northville, State of Michigan, on the 18th day of January
2010, in accordance with the By-Laws of the Association.

Prior to the regular meeting, the Board of Directors met in Executive Session to discuss financials.

President Kathleen Connor called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:35 p.m.

Attendance
The following Directors were present: Kathleen Connor, Kathy Baldwin, Joy Gaskin, Tom Byrne, Clem
Tulley, Sandy Nolan, and Michelle Todorov. Also present were Joe Poma, Property Manager; Ken Wiewiora,
Maintenance Superintendent; and Michele Sutterfield, Administrative Assistant. Approximately 25 Co-Owners
were present.

Approval of Minutes
(1) Minutes of the October 19, 2009, Executive Session of the Board of Directors.
Board Discussion: None
Board Action: Receive and file the Minutes as printed.
(2) October 19, 2009, Meeting Minutes.
Board Discussion: Discussion regarding the statement that “a new name will be chosen”. Vision Committee
members disagree with making that statement.
Board Action: It was decided to investigate the records and table approval/disapproval of the October 19, 2009
Meeting Minutes.

Clubhouse Committee Report – See report on page 9

Board Discussion: Members agreed that allowing a container for the collection of non-perishable food items
and household needs is a worthwhile cause.
Board Action: Motion by Kathy Baldwin, support by Michelle Todorov, to accept the Clubhouse Committee
Report dated Saturday, January 9, 2010, allow Civic Concern to place a container in the Clubhouse entryway
and to notify residents of this drive in the Herald. Motion passed.

Vision Committee Report– See report in the January 2010 Herald, Page 9
Board Discussion: None
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Sandy Nolan, to accept the Vision Committee Report
dated November 17, 2009. Motion passed.

Court Captain/Neighborhood Watch Report - See report on pages 10-11

Board Discussion: None
Board Action: Motion by Clem Tulley, support by Joy Gaskin, to accept the Court Captain Neighborhood Watch
Report dated January 12, 2010. Motion passed.

Engineering Committee Report – See report on page 12

Board Discussion: None
Board Action: Motion by Kathy Baldwin, support by Sandy Nolan, to accept the Engineering Report dated
January 13, 2010 and to approve Item #1. Motion passed.

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Herald Committee Report – See report on page 13
Board Discussion: Board members agreed to change the format of the Board of Directors Meeting Minutes in
the Herald and make a decision whether to continue with this format in future Heralds.
Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Joy Gaskin, to accept the Herald Committee Report dated
January 11, 2010. Motion passed.

Family Social Report – Verbal - Michelle Todorov

Board Action: Management was directed to announce a Valentine’s Café Lunch under Community Notes on the
front of the Herald and save a page inside the Herald to inform the residents of all the details.

Maintenance Report – See report on page 14

Board Discussion: Snow plowing, rotation of snowplowing, start point locations.
Board Action: Motion by Joy Gaskin, support Michelle Todorov to accept the Maintenance Superintendent’s
Report dated January 18, 2010. Motion passed.

Management Report – See report on page 15-16

Board Discussion: Snow Removal, safety measures regarding wall plug outlets.
Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Clem Tulley, to accept the Property Manager’s Report dated
January 18, 2010. Motion passed.

Co-Owner Forum
Mr. Tom Goebel, a temporary resident new to Highland Lakes, came forward to introduce himself and volunteer
to serve on committees, etc. Mr. Goebel is a former property manager, has been accredited by the US Green
Building Council in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), and is knowledgeable in energy and
operating costs savings. The Board and residents welcomed Mr. Goebel .
The Board recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:20 p.m. for closed session

New Business
1. Board Discussion: How to proceed with collection efforts.
Board Action: Motion by Clem Tulley, support by Kathy Baldwin, to allow Joe Poma permission to advise
Makower’s office to go forward with civil litigations pertaining strictly to monetary collections. Motion passed.

2. Board Discussion: Members discussed Travelers Insurance request to implement a smoke detector and
maintenance program.
Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Sandy Nolan to deny the request by Travelers to implement a
smoke detector program. Motion passed

Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.

APPROVED BY:

Kathleen Connor, President Joy Gaskin, Secretary

Transcription:
Michele Sutterfield, Administrative Assistant

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Clubhouse MEETING DATE: Saturday, January 9, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judy Nakdimen, Chairperson
Judi Alessandri
Thomas Neumann
Betty Parzych
Myra Santoni

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. TUB CHAIR. The upholstery on another green tub chair ripped at the seam. Mr.
Blaut, of Melrose Upholstery, explained that one of the sewers he had employed had
cut seam allowances to closely. Although it took some time to make the arrange-
ments, the chair was picked up on January 8. We are satisfied to know that this com-
pany stands behind their work.

2. FOLDING CHAIRS. We were informed that there were not enough of the green
folding chairs to accommodate everyone at the Christmas party. We were able to
discover through old minutes that the chairs had been purchased through a Samsonite
catalog. Mr. Poma has been assisting us, and learned that this particular chair is no
longer available in green He has not yet found a source for the alternate color we se-
lected. He and committee members will continue to look for appropriate chairs.

3. LIBRARY AND STAIRWAY. This project was completed before the Holidays, and
Committee members are very pleased with the appearance.

4. FUTURE PROJECTS. Committee members will be prepared to present and

prioritize future projects for improvement at the next meeting.

5. CIVIC CONCERN. We discussed the ongoing needs of Northville’s Civic Concern

and would like to place a bin inside the outer doors to collect contributions of non-per-
ishable food items and household needs such as laundry detergent and paper goods.

RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD: That the Committee be permitted to place a

bin in the entryway to collect contributions of non-perishable food items and household
needs for Civic Center.

NEXT MEETING: 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 8, 2010.

Submitted by:
Judy Nakdimen

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Court Captain/Neighborhood Watch

MEETING DATE: January 12, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:

Robert Armstrong, Chairman John LaMarca Joe Poma, Property Manager
Joel Lutz, Vice Chairman Donna McNally
Barbara Adams, Secretary Terry McNally
Kathleen Connor, Board Liaison Claudia Moore
Sandy Nolan, Board Liaison Betty Parzych
Janice Booher Ray Parzych
Marianne Brandt Stanley Robinson
Claire Duey Tom Werner
Frank Eisenhauer
Barbara Evans

1. Robert Armstrong emphasized the need for Court Captains to urge residents to turn in
the Emergency Information forms. Joel Lutz presented a new form that is more to the point
without the folksy element. It may be a viable alternative.
2. Nominations were made for Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Secretary of the commit-
tee. Robert Armstrong, Joel Lutz and Barbara Adams were nominated and voted in respec-
tively. Donna McNally stepped down from the position of Secretary. She was a wonderful
secretary and we appreciated her service.
3. The Fan-Out phone list is working pretty well but not 100%. Robert Armstrong stressed
the importance of making sure that we call the residents on the Fan-Out phone list when
the Herald is in and ready or the system will not work. It was proposed that the chart be
integrated on the HLCA website. Joe mentioned that he is currently looking for a contact to
create the website that falls within the budgetary guidelines. Most of the usual contacts are
too expensive and carry monthly fees. Claire Duey suggested contacting a counselor at the
high school. Community Service is essential for high school students to graduate. Robert
Armstrong suggested another inexpensive possibility such as GoDaddy as host.
4. The Orphan Court issue had been resolved for a while but once again we have another
orphan out there without a Court Captain. Mann Ct. has an opening, however, the current
Court Captain will assume responsibility until a replacement is found or comes forward.
5. Sandy Nolan reported that nothing of any interest occurred since the last meeting. It is
winter and the mischief makers are staying in. Her next “Have You Heard” column will in-
clude the lighting issue and other safety reminders and tips, etc. If anything comes up before
the column is due on the 20th, it will be included.
6. Marianne Brandt brought her completed “Welcome to Highland Lakes” booklet. She has
spent a lot of time modifying it and making it into a very informative presentation intended
to assist new residents with the transition into Condo living and gaining overall knowledge
of what HLCA has to offer. She is intending to use a table top style of easel that includes

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CCNW Committee Report, January 12, 2009 - Page 2

picturesque scenes from around Highland Lakes and within the Clubhouse. The presenta-
tion will include the many amenities and benefits available to residents here along with the
obvious “rules” one needs to know in order to be a “good neighbor” when we are sharing
walls and parking lots. Robert Armstrong has two new residents in Neptune Court. He has of-
fered to be the “Pilot” for this new program and set up appointment(s) with the residents and
Marianne.
7. Joe indicated that if there are parking situations within a court, he has found that the form
letter he has sent in the past to all members of a court with issues, usually works well and
the problems cease. If you need his assistance, he will gladly provide it.
8. Joe is still looking for about 200 signatures for the petitions intended to be sent to our
local politicians regarding the pavement on Silver Springs Drive.
9. As a correction to the November 2009 meeting minutes a situation Frank Eisenhauer had
with the Northville Twp. Police last year was not mentioned in November’s meeting minutes.
Frank noticed that someone was in the empty unit in his court and the person was removing
carpet. It appeared to be somewhat suspicious. Frank called the police to report that there
may be some vandalism occurring. The police officer demonstrated apathetic behavior and
was not very polite to Frank. It turned out not to be an unlawful entry, however, the officer’s
treatment of the situation was inappropriate. As explained to us by Director John Werth, our
Township Police depend on us to be their eyes & ears to give them information. This situa-
tion together with another recent event reminds us to co-operate and we expect be co-oper-
ated with in return. If you are involved in some type of event please be sure to get all the
details including date, time, the full name of the officer(s) in the event we need to address
their superiors regarding their actions.

RECOMMNEDATIONS TO THE BOARD: There are no recommendations to the Board at

this time.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.

The meeting adjourned at 7:57 P.M.

Submitted by:
Barbara Adams, Secretary

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Engineering MEETING DATE: January 13, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Larry LeSeure, Chairman
Rick Hazen, Co-Chairman
Kathleen Connor, Board Liaison
Clem Tulley, Board Liaison
John LaMarca
Terry McNally
Rod Stalker
Clem Tulley
Tom Werner

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

1. Unit 564 Request to install one (1) white, aluminium, 1/2 clear glass, HLCA Style ‘C’
storm door. Installation by Suburban Door.

RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD: Approve Items # 1.

NEXT MEETING: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Submitted by:
Larry LeSeure

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Herald MEETING DATE: January 11, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Beverly Dudley, Chairman Sandy Nolan, Board Liaison
Darrel Quinn, Co-Chairman Robert Armstrong
Liette Paiement, Secretary Frank Eisenhauer
Kathleen Connor, Board Liaison Wilma Leonard

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Renewal of our clip-art subscription - Robert Armstrong will give a Clip Art program so we do
not have to buy a yearly subscription.
2. Advertisers - Recently Klean-Rite (professional dry cleaning for carpets and upholstery) has
been advertising in the Herald. Beverly Dudley will get in touch with Aubree’s as a potential fu-
ture advertiser.
3. Directory of Advertisers - The Committee thinks that the page should be kept in front of the
book.
4. Monthly “fun page” of word games, etc. - The Committee agreed to put a fun page in the
Herald on a regular basis. This month Beverly Dudley will provide a quiz. Five (5) lottery tickets
will be handed to the first 5 Co-Owners, in good standing, who turn in the correct answers to the
Clubhouse. In order to win, the participants have to come to the Clubhouse to have their an-
swers validated.
5. Redundancy of the Committee Reports versus Board Meeting Minutes - Beverly Dudley will
meet with Michele Sutterfield to discuss the matter. Rather than repeating the committee reports
in the Board Meeting minutes, it has been suggest to use phrasing something like:
Grounds Committee: See details on page ___.
Board Discussion:
Board Action:
6. Sandy Nolan suggested that many Co-Owners want to know who voted yes, and who voted
no on recommendations. Further discussion required.
7. Quotes from other printers - Darrel Quinn is working on this matter. He has done some
research and will have another meeting with his contacts to get final numbers.
8. General Information - Wilma Leonard suggested that every month we put information pertinent
to a specific subject as recommended by another committee and suggest by the Board of Direc-
tors such as pet care, pool rules, parking, etc. It is felt if we print this type of information in bullet
point format more Co-Owners may read and follow suggestions.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

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

NEXT MEETING: Monday, February 8, 2010, 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by:
Liette Paiement

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 MAINTENANCE REPORT

TO: Board of Directors/Co-Owners

FROM: Ken Wiewiora
DATE: January 18, 2010
RE: Maintenance Report

Please review the proper disposal procedures of trash, compost, building materials,
and paint, located on all of the trash corrals on the property. Waste Management – our
trash hauler – WILL NOT PICK UP IMPROPERLY BAGGED COMPOST, TRASH, OR
IMPROPERLY PLACED BUILDING MATERIALS. Let’s all step-up to keep our community
clean, please report trash violators to the Clubhouse.

1. Unit / Building repair: Normal work order requests have been flowing in steadily.
Nothing out of the norm over the past few weeks. If Co-Owners witness damage or items
in need of repair on the outside of buildings, please call the Clubhouse to report the work
needed.

2. Grounds: Court lighting was completed in November. Leaf pickup was completed
due to our late winter snowfalls. Gutter cleaning was also completed on all building in
November. We have been doing grounds cleanup and repair in between snowfalls. The
end of Lake Success Road has been cleaned up, the fallen guardrail reinstalled, a dead
tree removed, and the road surface cleaned of debris.

3. Snow and Ice removal: This season Mother Nature has given us a late start on winter
snowfall. To date, we have done snow removal four times and salt due to ice 5 times -
totaling 15 days in the field. We have been very lucky this season compared to last year
of having over 36” of snow fall to date. I ask that everyone please be patient with the
snow removal process, our complex is very large and patience goes a long way. Please,
when cars are being moved for parking spot plowing, watch out for each other and assist
in getting cars moved from the lot. This will greatly speed up the snow removal process.
When a lot is cleared of vehicles, please call the Clubhouse and we will reroute a plow
truck to that court as soon as one is available.

4. Equipment: As of today all of our equipment has gone through preventive maintenance
and is up and running. Last month the black 1998 pickup truck had the transmission
rebuilt. We still get the repeated failures (usually minor) due to the age of some of our
equipment.

Please, if you have any ground or building concerns, contact the Clubhouse
at 248-349-4006 and request that a work order be submitted.

Thank You
Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance Superintendent

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 MANAGEMENT REPORT

TO: Board of Directors/Co-Owners

FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager
DATE: January 18, 2010
RE: Property Managers Report

1. For your convenience, there is ice-melter available at both entrances to the Clubhouse
(near the doors), for application to your porch or front walkway. Please remember to use
the product sparingly, because in years past there has been a tremendous amount of
waste, indicated by large clumps dropped in the streets and walkways. It may appear to
be free to everyone, but in actuality, it is one of our largest wintertime budget expenses and
I am already working on keeping future assessments in check.
2. There have been some signs of life in the real estate market recently and you may notice
some new neighbors in your court. Several units have changed hands over the last few
months, and I am pleased to say that most are being used as owner-occupied, single
family homes. If you are a new co-owner at Highland Lakes, welcome to our community
and please do not forget to stop by the office, introduce yourself and grab a copy of
the Bylaws and co-owners manual. These booklets will answer most of your questions
regarding your new home.
3. A simple fire prevention tip: If you ever clean your basement, consider vacuuming the floor
with an attachment. You may find enough lint under the dryer to knit a sweater. Since the
dryer is operated with natural gas, there is an open flame that heats the cylinder inside as it
spins. Dust bunnies are flammable! Home Depot sells a nice compact wet/dry vacuum for
under $40, or if you prefer, your ordinary household vacuum attachment will work, but be
careful not to pick up any rocks. Don’t forget the lint screen too. I also remove the furnace
access panel in the basement and vacuum the inside of the furnace. You may be amazed
at how much dust and lint is sitting near the flame tubes of any appliance.
4. We are currently in the process of looking at signage packages and placement locations
throughout the property to replace our rusted street signs. Upcoming Board meetings will
have floor samples / displays for the residents to look at, as this will be the next major step
in property beautification. Also on the horizon are rebuilt pathways, work to seawalls, dock
railings, and the never ending bid process for the roofing and siding projects of the future.
During the month of November, I drove the property with the Fire Marshal and reviewed
acceptable placement locations for future signs, so that we may be in accordance with
local and county codes.
5. I plan on using the Silver Spring Drive petition in the spring provided I get enough
signatures. It would be really nice if I could hand every local politician hundreds of
signatures for the re-paving of our road. As that moment draws near, I will be sounding
more like the Court Captain Committee looking for a Court Captain. I still have several
courts open for circulation, so let me know if you are interested.
6. The maintenance department did a fantastic job removing brush and debris along the end
of Lake Success Drive, an area that has been neglected for over 10 years. They also used
the machinery to rebuild the berm that separates our property from Park Place.
7. You will notice when you enter the clubhouse that we have new custom balcony spindles
around the upstairs library railing, spaced evenly in between the old spindles. This
reduction in space between the old spindles will be an added safety benefit to children

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January 18, 2010 Management Report - Page 2

playing upstairs, and was a constant source of concern. Luckily nobody has been injured
over the course of the last 38 years, but parents are still encouraged to be cautious when
using the library. Highland Lakes’ handyman, Andy Wright, installed the custom oak spindles,
cut and stained just for our clubhouse.
8. The gutters on all 92 buildings were cleaned out by hand during the fall season and the
downspouts were hydro-jetted. This will hopefully mean less ice damming during the winter
and in turn, will lead to less roof leaks caused by ice backing up under the roof shingles. The
work comes with a guarantee, so if you see water flowing over your gutters as if something is
blocking them, the contractor will return free of charge through April.
9. I was warned even during the summer months that when winter rolled around, there was a
carefree attitude with regard to the use of heating on the property. I was basically informed
that I would be seeing front doors open and upstairs windows slightly open, so that the family
dog could either enjoy the sunny day from the comfort of the screen door or people could
cool their upstairs bedrooms while heating the rest of the house. The justification was that
Highland Lakes was paying for the heat, so nobody had anything to lose by being inefficient.
I am happy to report that I am not seeing as many doors and windows open as I thought
I would, especially based on what I was told. I would like to point out however, that even
though Highland Lakes is paying for the heat, the residents comprise Highland Lakes itself
and the heating costs are part of your assessments. We have realized a substantial bulk
savings by being billed as a community and it is convenient for homeowners not to worry
about writing a separate check, but the residents are indeed paying for the heat. As a matter
of fact, utility costs are the highest portion of our budget, with heating alone being roughly
$80 of your assessment. Any increases in cost over the last couple of years however,
have been offset by the savings realized by residents replacing their furnaces with higher
efficiency models and programmable thermostats. If your furnace is original and you have
been placing band-aids on it all these years, you may want to consider installing a new
furnace since the incentives being offered now are unheard of. There are energy tax credits,
rebates and installation savings in the hundreds of dollars for everything from furnaces to
light bulbs. If you have access to the internet, you can even “google” the phrase “Michigan
energy savings programs”, and it will give you an example. For those of you that already
have a nicely working furnace, don’t forget to change the filter, install a programmable
thermostat and maybe even purchase a carbon monoxide detector for your peace of mind.
10. Our maintenance team is hard at work plowing and salting the roadways and courtyards in
the community. Please remember to park your vehicles in an actual parking spot, and not
in fire lanes or along the curbs in the courtyards. Some of our vehicles are very wide and
there is always some car that gets clipped by the plow that was trying to go around it. The
clubhouse lot, during periods of heavy snowfall, requires an open area in the middle, so we
ask that residents park their vehicles along the fence line in the back or curb in the
front whenever possible, rather than in the middle parking spaces.
11. Do not forget that we have newspaper boxes located outside of the side door of the
clubhouse. We have asked the Detroit News to stock more papers in the boxes to
keep up with the overwhelming resident demand. Please stop by and grab a paper
to enjoy with your daily coffee.

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 The Clubhouse Committee has placed a bin in the entryway
to the Clubhouse to collect contributions of non-perishable food
items and household needs for Civic Concern. The Clubhouse
Committee appreciates any donation you are able to give.
Please remember - Northville Civic Concern cannot accept
outdated food items.

Northville Civic Concern is an all-volunteer organization founded

in 1983 by a group of concerned citizens to benefit the needy
of our community. Their primary purpose is to provide food to
those in need. Food is distributed on the second and fourth Fri-
day of each month.

Northville Civic Concern is a licensed, not-for-profit organization

offering temporary services to those who qualify and live in the
Northville or Northville Township school districts.

Mission Statement: To provide temporary food assistance to

Northville residents in need. Our goal is to build pride and self-
confidence resulting in better decision-making and improved
quality of life.

SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTIONS TO NORTHVILLE CIVIC CONCERN:

NON- PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS: PAPER PRODUCTS:

Canned fruits Toilet Paper
Fruit juices Paper Towels
Canned soup Facial Tissues
Canned meats
Spaghetti Sauce OTHER ITEMS:
Pasta/Rice/Side Dishes Laundry Detergent (100 oz. or less)
Boxed Macaroni and Cheese Toothpaste
Canned Pasta Shampoo
Hot or Cold Cereal Soap
Jelly/Jam Cleaning Supplies
Diapers/Depends
Feminine Hygiene Products

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 HAVE YOU HEARD??

Happy New Year to everyone! May this be

a prosperous and safe year for us all. I’m
glad to report that during December 2009
and January of 2010, we have not yet been
notified by the police of any criminal activity
in our area. It is usually true that during the
winter months the local crime rate drops.
When the flowers bloom and the robins
sing, the mischief makers seem to come
out of hibernation.

However, it is still wise to keep your property well lit at night and to watch for signs of possible
trouble in the parking lots and neighboring units. If you are reporting an incident to the police,
get the officer’s name and badge number as well as recording the date and time of your meet-
ing with him or her. In this way, you will have your own record for future reference, if needed.
It is your right to do this, so don’t hesitate to ask. Also remember not to call 911 unless it is a
medical or some other emergency. Please call 248/349-9400.

On another note, have you signed the petition to pave Silver Springs Drive? This is the most
important street in Highland Lakes, linking Seven to Eight Mile. It is also the most highly trav-
eled, and it is also the most highly filled with potholes. If you have not yet signed the petition,
contact your Court Captain or stop by the Highland Lakes Clubhouse where there will be a copy
of the petition at the front desk. So far we have 700 signatures. Add your name to the list and
help increase the value of our property.

Silver Springs Drive is an eyesore - and it is the first introduction to our community that a pro-
spective buyer sees. Strangers and also many residents are not aware that Highland Lakes
does not own Silver Springs Drive. We must convince the County to pave it. There is strength
in numbers. So let’s all do our part.

Court Captain Neighborhood Watch

Board Liaison, Sandy Nolan

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 FUN PAGE

Directions: Each row, column and 5x3 box should contain the numbers 1 to 9. The
number can appear only once in each row, each column and each box. Answers can be
found on page 34.

SUDOKU

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 2009 TAX INFORMATION

Highland Lakes Condominium Association paid $7,465.49 for Real Property Tax on the common
ground for 2009. The following is a breakdown of the percentage of taxes you paid. For exam-
ple, if you live in the Belfast model, you paid $9.33. Any tax questions are to be directed to your
personal tax representative. The office cannot answer such questions. Thank you.

Belfast $ 9.33 0.125%

Brigadoon $ 9.61 0.1287%
Canterbury I, II $ 9.90 0.1326%
Canterbury III $10.18 0.1363%
Dundee $10.47 0.1403%
Edinburgh $10.85 0.1454%
Falstaff $1085 0.1454%
Glasgow $11.61 0.1555%
Highland $ 9.90 0.1326%
Highland I, II, III $11.24 0.1505%
Loch Lomond $10.85 0.1454%
Loch Lomond II $11.13 0.1491%
Loch Lomond III $12.00 0.1607%
Loch Lomond III $12.27 0.1644%

ICE-MELTER
IS AVAILABLE AT THE CLUBHOUSE

The Snow Removal Policy includes free ice-melter which is available at the Clubhouse.
Residents have the responsibility to obtain the ice-melter to use in their area when
there is snow and/or ice buildup, until the Maintenance Staff reaches the area for snow
removal.

Please bring a sturdy container (paper bags are not sturdy enough) to the Clubhouse
to get your ice-melter. It is available in the bins sitting outside the Clubhouse front
and back doors as well as in the tool storage room when the Clubhouse is open.

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 HIGHLAND LAKES WOMEN’S CLUB

THE “OUT TO LUNCH” BUNCH

Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Senate

Haggerty and 6 Mile Road
Meet in Clubhouse at Noon
Coordinator: Kathleen Connor

Thursday, March 4, 2010 Gus O’Connor

Novi Road and Grand River
Meet in Clubhouse at Noon
Coordinator: Beverly Dudley

Saturday, April 17, 2010 Book and Jewelry Sale

12:00 Noon - 4:00 p.m. in the Highland Room.
Bring your vintage jewelry and book donations to
the Clubhouse prior to the sale.

Please contact Peggy Zonca, President, at 248-248-5283, or e-mail at

mmzonca@sbcglobal.net, with any questions.

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AND REMODELING!!
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From leaky faucets to a complete bathroom or kitchen make-over.
FREE ESTIMATES!!
10% Senior Discount
Basement finishing Tile repair or replacement Painting
Kitchen remodeling Sink, tub, toilet installation Garbage disposal installation
Bathroom remodeling Drywall repair Decks (spring, summer)
Custom built shelving Cabinet repair/replacement “Furniture Kit” assembly
Furniture restoration Speaker installation Wallpapering
Call now to schedule your free estimate!!
Evening appointments are available!
CALL: (248) 348-1028 (home)
Andy Wright (248) 752-8908 (cell)

HIGHLAND LAKES’ RESIDENTS --- WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!!

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 FUZZY FRIENDS JOB SITE

GARRETT KEMPF.................... 248/380-8227

SAMANTHA HIPWOOD
Dog Walking & Dog Sitting ........248/679-5336
CALEB KEMPF......................... 248/380-8227
Any odd jobs including lawn and yard work,
snow shoveling, pet care, plant and garden
care, miscellaneous errands. Age: 15.
Any odd jobs including lawn and yard work,
snow shoveling, pet care, plant and garden care,
car washing , any miscellaneous errands. Age:12.
MICAH KEMPF ......................... 248/380-8227
Lawn and yard work, pet care, car washing,
helping with various jobs. Age: 15.

CHRISTOPHER KEMPF ........... 248/380-8227 SAVANNAH MAIZE .......................... 248/9743862

Any odd jobs including lawn and yard work,
snow shoveling, pet care, plant and garden care,
car washing, any miscellaneous errands. Age:13.
Odd jobs. Pet sitting and babysitting.
Age: 16.
STUART SAULES ............................ 734/546-8129
Any odd jobs, yard work, pet care, car washing.

BABY-SITTER LIST

All baby-sitters listed below are residents of Highland Lakes. The baby-sitter list will be revised when
enough changes warrant doing so. Please call 248/349-4006 for any changes or additions. This list
is published as a service to Highland Lakes residents.

Samantha Hipwood, 18 248/679-5336

Caleb Kempf, 15 .......248/380-8227
Olivia Martin, 16 .......248/449-6254
Savanna Maize, 15 ...248/974-3862
Ellie Mindick, 17 .......248/347-1190

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILIY IN THE HIRING OF

THESE YOUNG PEOPLE, WHICH IS A PERSONAL MATTER BETWEEN HIRED HELP AND RESIDENTS.

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 HIGHLAND LAKES HERALD AD RATES
All advertising accepted on a prepaid basis. Make checks payable to Highland Lakes Condominium
Association. The Highland Lakes Herald is distributed monthly to 691 homes. Copy requiring
resetting type will be charged design fees as per the following schedule and must be paid in advance.

SIZE ONE MONTH PREPAID YEARLY

1/8 PAGE $15.00 $135.00

1/8 3-3/4 X 2-1/2

1/4 PAGE
3-3/4 X 5 $25.00 $225.00
1/4

1/2 PAGE
7-1/2 X 5 $40.00 $360.00
1/2

FULL PAGE
7-1/2 X 10 $65.00 $585.00

Full

FULL PAGE FRONT COVER or BACK INSIDE COVER

FULL PAGE $75.00 $675.00

Prepaid Yearly Price Includes THREE FREE MONTHS with no Design Fee!!

INSERTS $50 - Please submit 725 copies CLASSIFIED ADS

* Free month with pre-paid 4 month commitment Resident Non-Resident
20 Words or Less $2.00 $3.00
DESIGN FEE $25 (Does not apply to inserts) 21-40 Words $3.00 $5.00
* No fee with 1 year or 6 month prepaid commitment

THE HERALD DEADLINE IS THE 20TH OF EACH MONTH

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Corner of 10 Mile by National City
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Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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 GAME PAGE

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW OUR HIGHLAND LAKES COMMUNITY?

Rules of the Game: The first 5 Co-Owners, in good standing, to return the
correct answers to the Clubhouse will win a prize.
Winners will be announced in the next Herald. (Herald
Committee members and Board of Directors are ineligible.)

1. Can you name the Property Manager and the Office Staff members?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

2. Can you name the members of the Board of Directors and who the are the
Board Officers?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

3. How many units are there in Highland Lakes?

4. Can you name the different models of units?

5. How many miles of sidewalk are there in Highland Lakes?

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 HAPPY
VALENTINES DAY!

ANSWER TO SUDOKU
PUZZLE ON PAGE 25

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 Highland Lakes Court Captains
NOTE: ALL AREA CODES ARE 248 UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE
Anchor
C. Darnell.......................347-0703
Althea
Susan Diagnault............734-502-2368
Amboy
Brad Todorov..................380-1611
Andover
Pam Takacs ...................374-0864
Aqueduct
Frank Eisenhauer ..........348-9650
Bryn Mawr
Gloria Janks....................305-8044
Dartmouth
Sue Misiulis ...................344-4949
Patricia Pavlic...........734-355-6911
Dearborn
Clem Tulley.....................349-3125
Dorothy Gay
Sonya Flegal..................344-9789
Eddington
David Duey.....................305-9344
Farragut
Lorraine Scully (B89&90)....344-8703
Janice Booher (B 88).........344-4229
Hayes
D. & G. Loudy (B30).........349-3308
John LaMarca ................ 773-7597
(B28, 29, 31, 32)
Inlet
Tom Kopack....................344-9743
Irongate
Pauline Raeburn ...........344-9791
Ironwood
Esther Allison.................880-1673
Itham
Bob Rudolph...................347-6891
Juliet
Sandy Nolan (B8)...........349-3587
Sandy Nolan (B9)
Kenyon
Elizabeth Dombles ............ unlisted
Lagoon
Joy Gaskin .................. 735-2623
Lehigh
Joe Coshatt.......................380-0552
Lehigh Lane
Dianne Hartman......1-248-229-3884
Leidel
Barbara Adams.................912-9866
Lilac
Barbara Evans..................348-3087
Longwood
Jim O’Connor...................344-6600
Lyric
Ray Parzych.....................349-9370
Madison
Linda Todorov ................. 982-3747
Malvern
Darlene Sattler..................348-3213
Myra Santoni....................344-2568
Mann...........................Vacant
Mariner
Douglas Perrin ................. 767-5406
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Neptune
Robert Armstrong ..........912-0266
Norwood
Donna McNally. ............. 347-0999
Oakland
Earl Smith.......................349-6478
Old Bridge
Linda Tomica ................. 349-6107
Pond
Diane Pittaway............... 347-1078
Queen Anne
Kathy Baldwin................380-6429
Richards
Martin Tingstad .............344-4928
Sandy
Beverly Brenner.............348-2982
Savoy
Sharon Rossow ................. 349-3091
Schoolhouse
Peggy Zonca ................. 348-5283
Seabrook
Lilas Madden..................344-9054
Valiant
Ilio Alessandri ............... 449-6959
Viewpoint
Stanley Roberson .........596-1239
Whitman
Alvin Russman...............349-8457
Windsor
Tom Werner...................349-4459
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 FEBRUARY 2010
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
CLUBHOUSE HOURS
Mon. - Wed.
1 2 3 4 5 6
9:00 - 5:00
Thurs. & Fri. Women’s
9:00 - 9:00 Club Euchre
Saturday Game
Noon - 9:00 Luncheon Club
Groundhog Night
Sunday 12:00 Noon 7:00 p.m.
Noon - 5:00
Day 7:00 p.m.
7 * Annual Audit 8 9 10 11 12 13
Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
* Clubhouse
Committee- 7:00 p.m. Court Captain
Engineering Game
* Herald Committee Lincoln’s Night
Committee
Committee- 7:30 p.m 7:00 p.m. Birthday 7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Valentine’s 14 Presidents’ 15 16 17 18 19 20
Day Day
Valentines’s Day Finance
Board Euchre Game
Pasta Luncheon Committee
Meeting Club Night
Noon - 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
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Vision
Committee Game
Washington’s 6:00 p.m. Night
Birthday 7:00 p.m.
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Women’s Euchre
Club Game
Club
Luncheon Night
7:00 p.m.
12:00 Noon 7:00 p.m.