HIGHLAND LAKES

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

March 2021
March 2021

Board Meeting
Monday, March 15, 2021
At 7:00 p.m.

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Pages 12-13

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Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821
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Highland Lakes Residents:

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 Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Michelle Todorov, President

Margaret (Peggy) Zonca, Vice President
Sandy Nolan, Secretary
Guy Balok, Treasurer
Michael Baynes, Director
Denise Hein, Director
Randy Blaylock, 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
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
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michelle Todorov, President.......... 248-380-1611 Denise Hein, Director.................. 734-395-5422
Margaret Zonca, Vice President.... 248-444-1103 Michael Baynes, Director..............248-826-9435
Guy Balok, Treasurer.................... 734-667-3507 Randy Blaylock, Director..............734-673-8733
Sandy Nolan, Secretary............... 248-349-3587

PERSONNEL
Joe Poma........................................Property Manager Linda Nugent........................................Receptionist
Emily Lutzenkirchen.....Publications & Records Assistant Terry Duke............................................Receptionist
Beth Adams..............................................Bookkeeper Eric Rydman.........................................Receptionist
Amy Croan............................................Receptionist

COMMITTEE INFORMATION
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON
Clubhouse Barb Balok 734-667-3507 Sandy Nolan & Peggy Zonca

Court Liaison Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Michael Baynes, & Guy Balok

Engineering Lorraine Scully ----- Guy Balok & Randy Blaylock

Community Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Guy Balok & Michelle Todorov

Finance Kathy Baldwin & ----- Guy Balok & Denise Hein
Barb Balok

Grounds Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Sandy Nolan & Denise Hein

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

Ecology Cathy Watkins 248-765-2327 Michael Baynes & Michelle Todorov

Pool ----- ----- Peggy Zonca, & Sandy Nolan

RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Michelle Todorov

Tennis Carol Shields 248-756-7066 Michelle Todorov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After Hours Emergency/Security.....................................................................................................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
AT&T Sales & Support (Phone or U-Verse) ..................................................................................800-288-3466
HLCA Comcast Account Rep (Will Halatsis, Territory Manager).....................................................248-860-6785
Website .......................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.us
Association Facebook Page ..............................................................................................facebook.com/hlca.mi

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Highland Lakes
Herald

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the Highland Lakes Condominium Association, serving all
residents, groups and organizations.
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responsible for the contents of the Herald.
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Joel Lutz construed as representative of the general membership of
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in the Herald must be true, factual, and newsworthy. The
editor reserves the right to withhold items from publication
pending verification of facts. In some cases where items
are of a critical or controversial nature, the editor reserves
the right to solicit comments from those with opposing
viewpoints.

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receptionist in Highland House. All materials submitted
must be signed, but signatures will be withheld upon request.
Communications to the Herald should be in writing. No
material will be accepted for publication in the upcoming
issue after the 20th of the month.

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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - February 15, 2021
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes Condominium Association was held on the
third Monday of the month via Zoom, in accordance with the By-Laws of the Association. Board President
Michelle Todorov called the February 15, 2021 regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:00 p.m.
Attendance
The following Directors were present: Guy Balok, Peggy Zonca, Sandy Nolan, Denise Hein, and Michelle Todorov.
Also present were Joe Poma, Property Manager, and Emily Lutzenkirchen, Publications and Records Assistant.
Approximately 13 Co-owners attended.
Approval of Minutes: Engineering Committee Report: page 10
Board Action: Motion by Peggy Zonca, support by Guy Discussion: Committee members are reviewing porch railing
Balok, to approve and file the minutes of the January 18, guidelines. They will most likely have recommendations for
2021, Executive session of the Board of Directors. All in the Board next month which will make the porch rails more
favor. Motion passed. uniform.
Financial Report: Board Action: Motion by Guy Balok, support by Denise
Hein, to approve the Engineering Committee report of
Joe Poma reported. February 9, 2021, and the recommendations to approve
Income was favorable $414 in January mainly due to the modifications #1-5. All in favor. Motion Passed.
recurring AT&T income. Co-owner Forum:
Administrative was favorable $1,274 due to administrative Four residents spoke about dangers they face while walking
payroll being under from fewer hours being worked. and driving Crystal Lake Dr. A large part of Crystal Lake Dr.
Utility expense was unfavorable $7,666 mainly due to the gas does not have a sidewalk which makes walking and riding
being under $7,425. It has been a cold winter and it isn’t over bicycles unsafe. The combination of parked cars on the road,
trash corrals blocking views and the curve in the road make
yet. seeing oncoming traffic difficult and little to no room for
Clubhouse and pool were favorable $1,093. two-way traffic.

Grounds expense was favorable $6,491 due to maintenance Some recommendations were given to help alleviate the
dangers. Slow Down signs and No Parking signs put on the
wages being under from fewer hours worked and a staff road in certain locations. Adding a sidewalk to the areas that
shortage. do not have one. Adding a bike lane when the asphalt is being
Maintenance repair and supplies were unfavorable $745 redone this year. Also possibly making the road one way. The
Board thanked the co-owners for sharing their concerns.
mainly due to community trash & compost being over
The Board needs to gather more information before going
$2,558 from 4 roll-off removals at the maintenance yard. forward so it was recommended to table the discussion at
The taxes and insurance category was favorable $2,912. this time.
Board Action: Motion by Guy Balok, support by Sandy
In the month of January the Association was favorable
Nolan, to table the discussion about Crystal lake Dr. until
$3,744 and year-to-date $43,390. further research can be done. All in favor. Motion Passed.
Board Action: Motion by Guy Balok, support by Peggy The Clubhouse library is now open by appointment only. If
Zonca, to approve the financial report of February 15, 2021. you would like to check out a book from our library please
All in favor. Motion passed. make your appointment with the front desk. Appointments
Treasurer Report: are 15 minutes long and require signing in and out. Any
books borrowed from our library are not to be returned until
Guy Balok reported. the Clubhouse opens back up to the public.
In the month of January total expenses were $254,175 with a Board Action: Motion by Guy Balok, support by Sandy
delinquency percentage of 1.5%. Nolan, to adjourn the public meeting. All in favor. Motion
Passed.
Clubhouse Committee Report: page 9
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Denise
Hein, to approve the Clubhouse Committee report of
February 1, 2021. All in favor. Motion Passed.
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 MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Co-Owners RE: Property Manager’s Report
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager DATE: February 15, 2021

1. Crystal Lake Drive: As we near the end of our asphalt & concrete project, we have a few courtyards and
interior roads left to do. We will usually re-pave 5-7 courtyards per year, but since we are reaching the end
of the list, it’s time to turn the attention to the roads. Lehigh Lane was re-paved last year, leaving us with
Crystal Lake, Scenic Lane and Lake Success. The largest of these projects is Crystal Lake Drive and since
we are budgeted at $500,000 for 2021, we needed to devote an entire budget to that one task and we’ve
decided to get it out of the way since it’s in disrepair and needs work much more than the other roads. It is
likely that we can do both of the other interior roads for 2022. Crystal Lake Drive presents a huge challenge.
So many of you park your extra vehicles on the road and in order to get it done, we will have to take parking
on that road offline for 14+ courtyards. The Clubhouse is quite a walk from that location and we understand
that options are minimal, but we have no choice. The contractor will most likely do one lane at a time, per-
mitting use of the road for access, but the vehicles will have to be relocated. If you have a verbal agreement
with a neighbor for parking, great, but parking the vehicles at the Clubhouse will have to be the alternative.
The issue will be compounded by increased use of the Clubhouse lot during the pool season, which at this
point, I have no reason to think will be closed by summer. This is just some advanced notice that it’s com-
ing and for all of the inconvenience that will take place this spring and summer, residents using Crystal Lake
Drive will be left with a new roadway that will last at least 10 years. More details will follow in the coming
months.
2. Siding Project: The new siding that is being installed on our buildings is also covering up years of cable
installations, phone lines and wires of all kinds that made the backs of the buildings look cluttered, busy
and rusty around the fasteners. We are also installing custom bent trim around all of the windows and door-
walls that incorporates its own J-Channel for water run-off. If your building has been re-sided, please be
very careful when getting any new TV service, phone service, air conditioning, etc. Most of all, if you are
replacing windows and/or a doorwall, the contractor must install identical trim-work. Contractors tend to
take the easy (i.e. the cheapest) way out when installing something and we have found that they remove our
expensive trim and replace it with aluminum trim that mates up to vinyl and then they caulk it. There is no
proper drainage channel for the trim and you cannot caulk aluminum to vinyl siding. The minute the weather
changes, it expands and cracks within months. All installers must be notified that no wires may be fastened
to the outside of the building and all trim work has to be replicated to what was just installed. The Associa-
tion spared no expense in installing roofing and siding rated at 50 years with top brand components. Resi-
dents owe it to themselves to preserve that quality.
3. Parking: The Association is receiving a growing number of complaints about residents or their visitors
parking cars in the middle of the courtyard or behind their other two parking spaces. In almost every loca-
tion of the property, an interior roadway is about 200 feet away and parking there would spare your neigh-
bors the grief of having to maneuver around the car. Most residents understand that any place in a courtyard
other than a parking space is deemed a fire lane. We are asking all residents to show courtesy to your neigh-
bors and walk the extra distance to get to your front door. The parking at Highland Lakes may not be the
best and when the community was built, there were so many fewer cars per family, but then again, we are
living in a condominium community and you accept the restrictions that go along with it.

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Clubhouse Committee MEETING DATE: February 1, 2021
meeting via Zoom
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Barb Balok, Co-Chair Rosemary Campion Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Kathy Baldwin, Co-Chair Yvonne Wilson Guy Balok, Board Treasurer
Elaine Anderson Richard Wilson Joe Poma, Property Manager
Mary Kay Wimsatt
Cheryl Huizing

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Renovation Update: A new clock has been purchased and hung in the fitness center. Joe gave us a brief update for fire
pit insert. American Gas Works is drawing up a quote to update our fire pit. Once this quote is completed, Joe will keep
us updated. As long as it meets our budgeted amount we will move forward. We will continue to research options for fire
pit table lamps. We were able to pick some artwork for Billiards Room and Fitness center along with frames. All have been
ordered and will be delivered within the month.

2. Old/New Business: Kathleen Connor to be added to memorial plaque at Boards request. This year we will be celebrating
50 Years of Highland Lakes. We as a committee are looking for ways to celebrate. Many ideas were bounced around. We
will continue to discuss and plan to reach out to other committees for help.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Monday, March 1, 2021@ 6 p.m.

Submitted by Barb Balok

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Engineering Committee Via Email MEETING DATE: February 9, 2021
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Lorraine Scully, Chairperson
Kim Hudson, Secretary
Dave Burfoot

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

1 Unit 354 Entry Door ED-5 4 Unit 416 (8) Windows & Doorwall PD-1
Installation by: Home Depot Installation by: Wallside Windows
Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements

2 Unit 368 Doorwall PR-4 5 Unit 456 Doorwall PR-4

Installation by: Wallside Windows Installation by: Sunrise
Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements

3 Unit 392 Doorwall PD-1

Installation by: Wallside Windows
Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: To approve modifications #1-5. Reminder for administration to only
accept completed request forms.
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Lorraine Scully

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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

NOTICE OF THE
ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAY 2021
Four Director seats (of 2-Year terms) are up for election this year.
If you are interested in becoming a Board member you must submit your
resume to the Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 16, 2021.
Candidates Night will be held 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2021.

Ballots will be mailed the week of April 26, 2021, and must be returned to the
Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 14, 2021.
Election results will be announced at the 46th Annual Meeting of the Membership
on Monday, May 17, 2021.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN

YOUR COMMUNITY!

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 Trivia for our Trivia friends
How many cups are in a quart?
a. One b. Four
c. Ten d. Twenty-four

b. How many times have you stood in front of a mixing bowl with all your ingredients to find you don’t have the
right measuring tools, especially if you grew up in a different country? It helps to know how to convert them in a
pinch. Each quart contains four cups, each cup has 16 tablespoons, and each tablespoon has three teaspoons.
Knowing how to break each measurement down means you’ll never be without the tools you need in the kitchen.
Or just follow the advice of professional bakers and weigh your ingredients.
Source: Ask Numbers

Why do pigs roll around in the mud?

a. They love getting dirty b. For camouflage
c. To cool down d. They enjoy playing in the mud

c. Pigs have very few sweat glands, so they must roll in mud to stay cool and prevent sunburns. While they get a
bad rap as being dirty, it’s really just their way to cool themselves down. They’re the only farm animal aside from
light-colored horses that are at risk for sunburns.
Source: Live Science

Who said, “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious”?

a. Albert Einstein b. Steve Jobs
c. Elon Musk d. J.K. Rowling

a. German-born theoretical physicist Albert Einstein was a high school dropout and a draft dodger. His passionate
curiosity paid off, though. He developed the theory of relativity and won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921.
Source: Quizdaily, Jan. 10, 2021

Which U.S. state named the cherry as its official state fruit?
a. Alabama b. Maryland
c. Michigan d. Utah

d. State legislatures in the United States love to declare official state symbols. In addition to state
capitals, states tend to have less useful designations, like state birds — and even stranger ones, like
state amphibians and state fossils. Fruits are common candidates for official status, too, and the state of
Utah has chosen to enshrine cherries as its official state fruit. Why? It's largely thanks to a 1997
elementary school class that campaigned on behalf of cherries, which are an important crop in Utah.

Source: State Symbols USA | Date Updated: January 11, 2021

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 Why does some Swiss cheese have holes in it?

a. Hungry rodents b. Hay Dust

c. Thicker milk d. Shaken while fermenting

b. Not all Swiss cheese has holes in it. However, some varieties like Emmental cheese are dotted with
holes. For years, the commonly-held belief was that these holes were caused by bacteria that produced
carbon dioxide bubbles. However, recent research has revealed these iconic holes are instead caused by
hay dust that falls into the milk while milking, and the holes expand during the cheese-making process.
Source: BBC

What was the capital of Michigan before Lansing?

a. Detroit b. Kalamazoo
c. Grand Rapids d. Ann Arbor

a. Michigan was still a territory when the Michigan Territorial Courthouse opened in 1828 in what is now
Detroit. Nine years later, when Michigan achieved statehood, the courthouse became the capitol
building. Yet in 1847, the decision was made to move the state capital to Lansing. The legislature was
concerned about Detroit's proximity to Canada, and with the War of 1812 still fresh in the minds of
many in the area, fears of hostile marauders from across the border seemed like a threat. Several other
cities in Michigan were considered before Lansing emerged as the winner, chosen for its central
location. The abandoned Detroit building served as a school and a library before burning down in 1893.

Source: Historic Detroit | Date Updated: January 11, 2021

Who said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent"?
a. Michelle Obama b. Eleanor Roosevelt
c. Melanie Trump d. Lady Bird Johnson

b.The wife of President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor was a political force in her own right. She was passionate about
social justice issues and even served as a delegate to the United Nations.
Source: Quizdaily.com

What does Wanderlust mean?

a. Feeling Lost b. Romantic desire
c. Needing directions d. Wanting to travel

d. You've likely seen the phrase used on travel sites and in social media hashtags. Author Robert Louis
Stevenson popularized this term, which comes from the German words "wandern" (to wander) and
"lust" (desire).
Source Merriam-Webster

Submitted by Marianne Brandt

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 ***FOREST PEST ALERT***
Spotted Lanternßy
(Lycorma delicatula)

Why we care: Spotted

lanternßy (SLF) is an
invasive planthopper that
causes damage directly by
sucking sap from host
plants, and indirectly due to
mold that grows on
honeydew excretions that
can inhibit plant growth and
cause death. Excessive
numbers of hungry
lanternßies can stress hosts
by depriving them of
nutrients and carbohydrates
the plants need for growth and maintenance.

What is at risk? The threat: SLF poses a great threat to the fruit, hops,
nursery, landscape and logging industries. Some fruit host include apples,
plums, cherries and grapes. The invasive Tree of heaven is a highly
preferred host, reports from Pennsylvania indicate spotted lanternßy can
also feed on American beech, basswood, sycamore, big-toothed aspen,
black birch, black cherry, black gum, black walnut, assorted dogwoods,
Japanese snowbell, maples, oaks, paper birch, pignut hickory, pines,
sassafras, serviceberry, slippery elm, tulip tree, white ash and willows.

The threat: SLF populations are known to be present in areas of

Pennsylvania and several other states. Egg masses are difÞcult to identify
and can be transported to new areas on outdoor furniture, vehicles, or other
objects.

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What could happen in Michigan? SLF has the potential to greatly impact
the grape, hops and logging industries. Early detection is vital for the
protection of Michigan businesses and agriculture.

What can you do? If you see suspect adults or immature stages, take
pictures if possible, record the location, try to collect them in a container and
report it. If you see suspect egg masses, or other signs and symptoms, do
not disturb them. Take photos if possible, note the location and report it.

Report Suspect Forest Pest Infestations in Michigan

Phone: MDARD Customer Service Center (800) 292-3939
Email: MDA-Info@michigan.gov
Midwest Invasive Species Information Network: www.misin.msu.edu
Learn more: www.michigan.gov/exoticpests and www.michigan.gov/
spottedlanternßy

~Ecology commitee DONÕT MOVE FIREWOOD!

Submitted by Liz Gannon

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Farragut Court was transformed into a magical place on Christmas Eve with luminaries lining the
sidewalks.

Thanks to our neighbors who donated towards the cost

of the luminaries for themselves, and also to those
who gave extra for those unable to contribute.

Thanks also to our neighbors (pictured) who helped

place the luminaries and light them on that cold and
windy night. It definitely was a group effort and well
worth it.

Lorraine Scully & Rosemary Campion

Left to right: Lorraine Scully, Marilyn McHenry, Kim

Hudson, John Tarkowski, Rosemary Campion. Missing
from picture Joanie McHenry who took the photos.
Dave Scully

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 Zero Point Chicken Taco Soup
This Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup is zero points on the new Weight Watchers Freestyle pro-
gram.

Ingredients:
1 small onion, chopped
1 15.5 oz can seasoned black beans, drained
1 15.5 oz can light kidney beans, drained
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
10 oz bag frozen corn
2 10 oz cans diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 packet taco seasoning
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup water

Instructions:
Place all ingredients in your Instant Pot.
Make sure seal is in lid properly, apply lid, vent to sealing.
Set instant pot to soup (or you can use manual) with high pressure for 8 minutes.
Allow to natural pressure release by not touching the vent for 10 minutes.
Shred chicken breast with two forks and place back in pot.

Recipe submitted by Kathy Baldwin

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Did you know ….?

The purpose of these articles is to help keep our co-owners informed about common
items of concern and to address seasonal issues. Section 8 in the co-owners manual
outlines the Community Rules starting on page 20.
Here is the URL address to the co-owners manual: -
http://www.hlca.us/pdf/CoOwnersManual.pdf.

If you are ever in doubt about any items, please review the Co-Owners manual as well
as reaching out to maintenance or calling the office for clarification.

This month we are going to touch on 3 topics -----PETS, PEDESTRIANS and PARKING.

Did you know that Highland Lakes has a PET policy??? Yes indeed. Each resident is
allowed 2 pets.
Keep in mind that is total number of pets. Responsible pet ownership is an important
component of life at Highland Lakes and our pet owners are great. As a reminder, here
are some of the rules:
• Your pet should always be on a leash when walking.
• Pick up droppings when walking your pet – no one likes to step in droppings esp. those
who don’t own pets. It is the right thing to do. There is trash disposal in every court so
you don’t have far to walk with the waste.
• Dogs bark that is true; but continuous barking for long periods of time is disrespectful
to your neighbors esp. late at night or early in the morning.
Our pet policy can be found in the co-owners manual Section 8 on page 24.

Did you know that Highland Lakes has seen an increase in pedestrian traffic especially
during this pandemic? With so many of our residents working from home and schools
being closed, there are more bikers and walkers as well as some from the apartments
and subdivisions that surround us. Highland Lakes is a beautiful complex with lakes
and walking paths. Please see this excerpt from Michigan.gov regarding laws for
drivers, pedestrians, and bikers. Here is the link as well
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-96435_50413-258663--,00.html

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Drivers should:
• Remember that Michigan law requires that you leave at least 3 feet of space between your
ve-hicle and a bicyclist when passing. If this is impractical, pass at a safe distance and at a
safe speed.
• Stop fully before turning at driveways and intersections to make sure you do not cut off
pedes-trians or approaching bicyclists with right of way;
• Always yield the right of way to pedestrians. This includes people walking, jogging, hiking,
skateboarding, pushing strollers, etc.;
• Be aware that pedestrians may also cross in the middle of a block, even if there is a
crosswalk nearby. Keep an eye out for pedestrians on both sides of the road.
• Never attempt to pass another vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian.
• Pay close attention around parked cars, near school zones, play grounds and parks where
children are likely to be present. Watch for surprising changes in direction, especially by
children or cyclists avoiding road hazards.
• Did you know that the Northville Township Police have full authority to enforce Traffic and
Handicap Parking regulations throughout Highland Lakes (Public & Private Streets/Courts)?
Pedestrians are reminded to:
• Walk on the side of the road as far to the left as possible or on a paved shoul-der AGAINST
oncoming traffic where there are no sidewalks;
• Cross the street at an intersection or designated crosswalk when possible and always stop,
look left, right, and left again before crossing
• Come to the edge of a parked vehicle, stop and look both ways if it's blocking the view of
the street before entering the street.
• Try to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them and do not assume
that because you can see the driver, the driver can see you;
• Watch for cars that are turning or backing up;
• Be vigilant in parking lots, especially when accompanying small children;
• Increase visibility at night by carrying a flashlight when walking and by wearing light-
colored or reflective clothing that highlights body movements.
Bicyclists should:
• Always ride WITH other traffic;
• Obey the rules of the road as any other vehicle operator, including all traffic signs, lane
markings and signals, and use hand signals to indicate turns, slowing or stopping;
• Wear bicycle helmets and reflective clothing;
• Stay as far to the right as practical when riding in traffic lanes;
• Not ride more than two abreast in a single lane, so long as it does not interfere with the
normal flow of vehicular traffic;
• Avoid entering the roadway without first stopping to look for vehicles;
• Always yield to pedestrians;
• Have a white front headlight and a red rear reflector if riding after dark or in low light
conditions.
Did you know that Highland Lakes has a PARKING policy??? Keep in mind that our
community is 50 years old and parking needs were created based on the standard at that
time. For example, most homes only had one car.

Each unit/co-owner has deeded parking spots. Please park in your designated spot. If you
have more cars than designated spots, use parking spaces available on the street outside
your court if possible. You can also park at the clubhouse. Ensure your vehicles are
registered with the clubhouse.

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Most courts have a few guest spots as well. These spots are reserved for guests for an allotted time
of four hours as described in the co-owner manual. There is overnight parking allowed at the
clubhouse. If more time is needed, arrangements can be made through the clubhouse.

Please do not park on the grass and do not block any others from accessing their spots. Keep in
mind that an Emergency vehicle should have clear access to your court at any time, treat the area
behind your parking space as a FIRE LANE. Our parking policy can be found in the co-owners
manual Section 8 on page 26.

Please remember to review the Snow Removal Policy:

(Found at: http://www.hlca.us/pdf/SnowFAQ.pdf)
Understanding the Policy and cooperating in the moving of our cars when plowing is necessary
benefits everyone.

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 Stay Safe
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Department
of Technology Management and Budget announced the roll out of a COVID-19 ex-
posure app. The App is called MI COVID Alert. This app is anonymous, does not cost
anything and is completely voluntary. It lets users know whether they may have been
recently exposed. Also an individual has the ability to enter a COVID-19 positive test
confidentially which will alert others of any potential exposure.

If an individual tests positive they will receive a randomly generated PIN from the lo-
cal health department or State of Michigan. Enter the PIN into the app to alert others
of exposure. The test result will then be shared anonymously with others who may
have been exposed. A push notification will be sent to anyone who was possibly six
feet for at least 15 minutes of the person who tested positive.

The download is available on Google Store and Apple Store. Go to Michigan.gov/

Coronavirus for more information.

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 Highland Lakes Court Liaisons
NOTE: ALL AREA CODES ARE 248 UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE

Anchor Itham Neptune

Tracey Green .................... 321-4614 Daniel Long................734-245-6191 Lucy Curtis (B33)...............349-0301
Mary Kay Wimsatt (B34)...767-9846
Althea Juliet Elizabeth Oliver (B35).......880-2637
Sue Tocco ......................... 231-8960
Debra Behrmann........734-934-0625 Norwood
Kelley Walker .................... 345-3756
Amboy Kenyon
Brad Todorov .................... 380-1611 Elizabeth Dombles.............. Unlisted Oakland
Earl Smith ......................... 349-6478
Andover
Pam Takacs ...................... 374-0864 Lagoon
Marchelle Brotz..........517-525-1661 Old Bridge
Linda Tomica .................... 349-6107
Aqueduct
Amit Srivastava.............734-846-5281 Lehigh
Pond
Lela Lutz............................349-6782 Sheila West................720-338-5899
Bryn Mawr
Robert Gorczyca........734-751-7828 Lehigh Lane Queen Anne
Dianne Hartman ............... 229-3884 Kathy Baldwin ................... 380-6429
Dartmouth
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Leidel Richards
Nancy Terwin.....................982-5279
Barbara Adams ................. 982-8247
Dearborn
June Macveigh...................348-0113
Lilac Sandy
Beverly Brenner ................ 348-2982
Dorothy Gay Marianne Brandt................735-3931
Anita Mitzel ....................... 310-9404
Savoy
Longwood Jason Kraska.......................unlilsted
Eddington Jean MacKenzie .................349-0998
David Duey ................586-996-2098
Schoolhouse
Lyric Leslie Wilcox......................449-6726
Farragut Nicole Ayres...............801-588-0666
Elaine Anderson................735-0501
Seabrook
Andrea Valle ..................... 819-0704
Hayes Madison
Judy Nakdimen ................ 344-0336
D. & G. Loudy Valiant
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Malvern
Inlet Viviana Lande....................320-0691 Viewpoint
Betsy Byrne........................207-6221 Stanley Roberson ......734-674-3600

Mann
Iron Gate Whitman
Sharon Smith.....................348-0706
Diane Butkowski.................982-2689 Marianne Brandt................735-3931

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 March 2021
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6
Clubhouse
Comm. 6:00
p.m.

Trash &
Recycling Recycling Recycling
Pickup Trash Pickup Pickup Pickup
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Engineering
Comm. 7:00 p.m.

Trash &
Recycling Recycling Recycling
Pickup Trash Pickup Pickup Pickup
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Daylight Finance Comm. St. Patrick’s First Day of
Saving Time 6:00 p.m. Day Spring
Begins Board Meeting
7:00 p.m. Trash &
Recycling Recycling Recycling
Pickup Trash Pickup Pickup Pickup
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Trash &
Recycling Recycling Recycling
Pickup Trash Pickup Pickup Pickup
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Good Friday
Clubhouse
Closes at 1 p.m.
Trash &
Recycling Recycling Recycling
Pickup Pickup Pickup
Trash Pickup
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Easter Clubhouse
Clubhouse Comm. 6:00
Closed p.m.
Trash &
Recycling Recycling Recycling
Pickup Trash Pickup Pickup Pickup

CLUBHOUSE WINTER HOURS

Monday - Friday......................9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday................Noon - 9:00 p.m. Sunday..............Noon - 5:00 p.m.