HIGHLAND LAKES

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

November 2021
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 Highland Lakes Condominium Association
FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY CLEANING POLICY
(Short-Form)
Issued and Passed by the Board of Directors: October 1, 2005

The National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) cites one major cause of home heating fires
as a lack of regular cleaning and resultant creosote and nesting material build-up in wood-burning
devices, associated chimneys and connectors.
Highland Lakes Condominium Association, in the interest of reducing the likelihood of fires resulting
from improperly maintained fireplaces and chimneys, requires that all fireplaces and chimneys be
inspected and cleaned by a qualified, licensed and properly insured contractor on an annual basis.
This policy, as approved and adopted by the Board of Directors, is mandatory for all units containing
a fireplace.
Responsibilities:
Highland Lakes has adopted a Fireplace and Chimney Cleaning and Inspection Policy. The Association
shall be responsible for publishing co-owner notification in the Herald and making this program mandatory
for all units containing a fireplace.

Owners are responsible for ensuring access to each fireplace and chimney in accordance with normal
Association procedures, scheduling the annual inspection and cleaning, maintaining the fireplace and
appurtenant hardware and responsibly using the fireplace as designed.

The contractor shall diligently perform all duties per N.F.P.A. and building codes. The inspection and
cleaning report shall disclose in writing the name of the owner, street address, unit number, date of service,
name of technician, findings of the inspection, description of the service provided and confirm that the
fireplace and appurtenant hardware and chimney are safe or unsafe for normal usage. A copy of this report
shall be given to the owner and a signed true copy to Highland Lakes. Further, if the fireplace is found
unsafe, the contractor shall red tag the unit and immediately notify the Property Manager or Maintenance
Superintendent, and the owner of the unit.

The owner(s) of each condominium unit shall be responsible for the cost to inspect, clean, and maintain
their unit’s fireplace, flue and chimney. Repairs to the fireplace, firebox, firebricks, flue, and chimney up to
the point of the roofline shall be the sole responsibility of the condominium owner. Repairs to the chimney
roof enclosure, screen and/or vent pipe above the roofline shall be the responsibility of the Association.

Notes:
1) Fireplaces and wood burning appliances are used to a greater extent during the winter months or colder
weather. This is the time when fires typically occur due to a failure to clean and inspect. HLCA is advising
all residents of this issue. Your own inspection of your fireplace and the ability to see daylight as you look
up the chimney is not a sufficient determining factor that the fireplace is fit for use. Creosote, ash deposits,
nesting material, etc. may be bound to the inside walls and look like the wall itself. A qualified professional
must do the work.
2) HLCA has business numbers at the office for resident-recommended contractors that have done work here
for years. The price for the work is somewhat nominal.
3) Any questions should be directed to the administrative staff.
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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 Terry Duke............................................Receptionist
Emily Lutzenkirchen.....Publications & Records Assistant Linda Nugent........................................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 Aric Tosqui ----- Guy Balok & Randy Blaylock

Community Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Guy Balok, Peggy Zonca & 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 Elena Howell & ----- Peggy Zonca, & Sandy Nolan
Laurie Castillo


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

The Highland Lakes Herald is the official news medium of

the Highland Lakes Condominium Association, serving all
residents, groups and organizations.
Herald Committee
(looking for volunteers) The Association and its Board of Directors control and are
responsible for the contents of the Herald.

Herald Staff The staff of the Highland Lakes Herald serves on a voluntary
Ray Parzych basis. Editorials reflect the opinions of the staff and are not
Betty Parzych construed as representative of the general membership of
Joel Lutz the Association.
Ilio Alessandri
Luther Evans The Herald welcomes comments, suggestions and articles
Beverly Dudley from its readers. All material submitted for publication
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.

Materials submitted for publication are to be given to the

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 - October 18, 2021
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. Vice-President Peggy Zonca
called the October 18, 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, Denise Hein, and Sandy Nolan. Michael Baynes,
Michelle Todorov, and Randy Blaylock were excused. Also present was Emily Lutzenkirchen, Publications and
Records Assistant. Approximately 8 Co-owners attended.
Approval of Minutes: Finance Committee Report: page 12
Board Action: Motion by Guy Balok, support by Denise Discussion: In the executive session, item 3 on the meeting
Hein, to approve and file the minutes of the September 20, report was approved, allowing Joe to purchase cross-
2021, Executive session of the Board of Directors. All in favor. contamination prevention devices for the outside spigots at
Motion passed. $8.93 each, not to exceed $1,000.
Finance Report:
Board Action: Motion by Guy Balok, support by Denise Hein,
The previous fiscal year ended on a high note for the Association, to approve the finance Committee report of September 29,
and the new fiscal year began on October 1st. Receivables are 2021, with no recommendations. All in favor. Motion Passed.
still under 2%.
Co-owner Forum:
By conserving energy, co-owners may benefit the community.
If a neighbor’s window is open in the cold, for example, kindly According to a co-owner, the two bulk pickup dates per month
urge them to close it. Remind them to dial down the heat if they have worked very nicely so far. Bulk waste is to be put out
complain that their unit is too hot. Every little bit contributes. the night before the scheduled pickup. The co-owner advised
devising a strategy for dealing with individuals who refuse to
Clubhouse Committee Report: page 8 cooperate. It could be beneficial to contact the co-owner who
Discussion: The November Herald will include a holiday party put the bulk trash out on a wrong day and have them return it
flier to be filled out and returned to the office. The response to their unit.
to the party will determine whether or not the party will take
place. The trash company put lids on the trash cans, and some co-
owners have trouble lifting them. The co-owner also had to
Board Action: Motion by Guy Balok, support by Sandy Nolan, step inside the corral because they were closed. Last time, co-
to approve the Clubhouse Committee report of October 4, owners left their bags on the ground. The trash company was
2021, with no recommendations. All in favor. Motion Passed. following their regular operating practices, which required that
the lids be closed per state law. A co-owner suggested that the
Court Liaison Committee Report: page 9 trash company put the bins in a more accessible position in the
Discussion: Pickup dates for yard waste have yet to be corrals. More communication with the company is required.
determined. Garbage pickup is now Monday and Thursday. New Business:
Board Action: Motion by Denise Hein, support by Guy Balok, A subcommittee of the Court Liaisons is  amending the Co-
to approve the Court Liaison Committee report of October 7, owner Manual and putting together a welcome package for
2021, with no recommendations. All in favor. Motion Passed. new co-owners. It will be brought to the Board of Directors for
Engineering Committee Report: page 10 approval as soon as possible. On the website, you may get the
most recent Co-owner Manual. At their November meeting,
Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Guy Balok, the Court Liaison Committee will examine the welcoming
to approve the Engineering Committee report of October 13, process, including guidelines, and form a Welcome Committee.
2021, and the recommendation to approve modifications #1-4.
All in favor. Motion Passed. Board Action: Motion by Peggy Zonca, support by Denise
Hein, to adjourn the October 18, 2021 public board meeting.
Grounds Committee Report: page 11 All in favor. Motion Passed.

Board Action: Motion by Denise Hein, support by Sandy Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Nolan, to approve the Grounds Committee report of October
11, 2021, with the recommendation to approve the new
bench request to be placed on Pond Court and the co-owner
requesting it pay full expense. All in favor. Motion Passed.
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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Clubhouse Committee MEETING DATE: October 4, 2021
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Barb Balok, Co-Chair Yvonne Wilson Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Kathy Baldwin, Co-Chair Cheryl Huizing Guy Balok, Board Treasurer
Elaine Anderson
Charlene Cach
Rosemary Campion

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Cider and Donuts: 5 dozen donuts and 2 gallons of Cider were served on Saturday, September 18th from
1-3 p.m. It was a beautiful day and enjoyed by all who attended. Thanks to ALL who helped.
2. Employee Appreciation: On Wednesday September 29th, a lunch from Mid Eight Deli was served to HLCA
staff. Just a small token of “thanks” to HLCA employees.
3. Holiday Party: Party planning is underway for the holidays. A flyer will go out in the November Herald
with details asking to reserve tables early so that we can accommodate all interested parties. The party date
is set for Saturday, December 4th. Please complete the form and return to Clubhouse by the date due.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Monday, November 1, 2021@ 6 p.m.
Submitted by Barb Balok

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Court Liaison Committee MEETING DATE: October 7, 2021

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:

Joel Lutz, Chairperson Guy Balok, Board Liaison
Sharon Smith, Secretary Denise Hein, Board member
Kathy Baldwin Peggy Zonca, Board Member
Kelley Walker

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Two courts need replacement Herald delivery this month, Eddington Place and Dorothy Gay.

2. Yard waste pickup dates are still unclear other than every two weeks lasting through November.

3. Discussion was held about hazardous waste and electronic waste. ERG environmental services located in
Livonia will take e-waste for a fee. This information will be put in the Herald.

4. Discussion was held clarifying the recent robocall about what can be placed/stored on common ground.

5. The ad hoc trash committee will be sending its report to the Board regarding long-term solutions to our
trash pick up. Our current bins do not meet township requirements. Discussion was held about what
should be considered bulk trash vs trash in the individual carts. Anything that is put in the carts should fit
in a bag. Any construction debris from a contractor should be hauled away by them.

6. Welcome packet and co-owner manual rewrite:

Kathy Baldwin, Barb Balok and Denise Hein reported that the welcome packet is near completion and will
be presented to the Board. Discussion about how the packet will be shared/distributed will take place at the
next meeting. The question was raised about whether a printed copy will be needed or will it just be online.
It was suggested that current residents as well as new residents may need a copy. It was reiterated that court
liaisons can help by letting the committee know when there are new residents in their court.

7. It was announced that court lights that are out should be called in to the office. Lights out on Silver Spring
Drive should be reported to DTE.

8. It was suggested that the next informational article in the Herald include a section on what a work order is,
how to request one and what types of things a work order should be used for.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: No recommendations to the Board.

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, November 4, 2021 @ 7 p.m.

Submitted by Sharon Smith

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Engineering Committee MEETING DATE: October 13, 2021
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Terry Bradley Guy Balok, Board Liaison
Aric Tosqui Peggy Zonca, Board Vice President
Michael Baynes, Board member

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

1 Unit 35 Entry door w/sidelights & storm door 3 Unit 276 Doorwall
Installation by: Redsky Installation by: Wallside
Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements

2 Unit 35 Rebuild support wall 4 Unit 480 (8) windows & doorwall
Installation by: self Installation by: Wallside
Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: To approve modifications #1-4.

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Aric Tosqui

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Grounds Committee MEETING DATE: October 11, 2021

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:

Joel Lutz, Chairperson Richard Wilson Peggy Zonca, Board Vice President
Yvonne Wilson, Vice-Chairperson Terry Bradley Denise Hein, Board Liaison
Sharon Smith, Secretary Debie Bradley Guy Balok, Board Treasurer
Earl Smith Judy Nakdimen Joe Poma, Property Manager
Elaine Anderson Barb Balok
Kathy Baldwin
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Bridge update: non slip strips have been installed on the Rippling Lane bridge and the Bryn Mawr bridge.
Waiting for a quote from Seaside Seawalls for repair of the bridge and the dock by the clubhouse.

2. Benches: ordered benches are expected to arrive in late November. Material cost for cement pads is about
$200.

3. The beautification award subcommittee will meet this month and have a report next month.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Tree request: one new tree request was received. Joel will follow up with the resident regarding size, exact
placement, miss dig and expense and report at the next meeting.

2. New Bench request: a new bench was requested to be placed on the northwest corner of the Pond Court
entrance. Approval by the board is recommended with the co-owner paying the full expense.

3. Pruning: discussion was held regarding the need for periodic professional pruning to clear dead branches,
make deep cuts to overgrown shrubs, thin shrubs that require it and other pruning not possible by our
limited grounds crew. Residents are encouraged to have overgrown shrubs removed.

4. Clubhouse landscaping: previous plans for updating the clubhouse landscaping were reviewed. Previous
decisions were shared: keep Carmen’s corner as is (northwest corner), no invasive plants, keep existing
locust trees, desire a four season interest and low maintenance. Previous proposals included, new
plantings, irrigation, edging, lighting, mulch patio and maintenance. The committee members decided
to walk around the clubhouse during the day. Items to be discussed include: which areas need updating,
and what to keep and what to remove. Since the clubhouse sign brickwork is failing, it was decided that
landscaping for this are should wait until the sign is replaced or repaired. Either of these must follow
Township requirements. Landscaping will continue to be an agenda item.

Announcements:
1. Work has started on the Crystal Lake bank project.
2. Plantwise is scheduled for fall buckthorn removal and treatment.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: Approve new bench request for Pond Court. Co-Owner will pay
full expense.
NEXT MEETING: Monday, November 8, 2021 @ 7 p.m.
Submitted by Sharon Smith

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Finance Committee MEETING DATE: September 29, 2021

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:

Barb Balok, Co-Chairperson Guy Balok, Board Liaison
Kathy Baldwin, Co-Chairperson Denise Hein, Board Liaison
David Scully
Joyce Elvy
Maureen Osiecki
Richard Wilson

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. August Financial Reports were reviewed. Discussion included:
• Bulk pick-up, amount and success
• Siding Project – difficulty in obtaining materials
• Suggested long-term projects

2. Review of Pool Committee’s cash box numbers and procedure

3. Guy Balok explained that the state of Michigan is mandating that all communities inspect cross-connection
hazards to include households. Northville Township will soon be inspecting all homes. A vacuum breaker
will be installed on both outside faucets in each Highland Lakes unit to prevent cross-connections and
ensure safe drinking water. The cost will be absorbed by our Association.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Monday, November 15, 2021 @ 5 p.m.

Submitted by Marleen Osiecki

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 Highland Lakes Condominium Association, Inc.
Association and Co-Owner Responsibilities

One of the most frequently asked question is what the Association’s responsibilities are and what is Co-
Owner responsibility?

This is a list of the most commonly asked questions. Any upgrade or betterment to the unit is the Co-
Owner’s responsibility. Examples include the following: new carpet, wallpaper, new paint, finished
basement, new appliances, etc. This would also include any item not on the original building specifications
(items added by owners). Please call the office to request a work order for any Association maintenance
responsibilities.

Association Maintenance Co-Owner Maintenance

Responsibilities: Responsibilities:
Asphalt (roads and parking areas) Air conditioning
Basement leaks – exclusions Appliances
Chimney caps Back patio
Clubhouse and tennis courts
Patio landscaping
Concrete walks and curbs
First step to front porch and threshold Back stoop and steps
Court lights Doors including garage doors
Electrical to the point at which it enters Doorbells
the circuit breaker box Electrical wiring and fixtures
Exterior siding Fireplace and hardware
Extermination
Floors and floor coverings
Shrubs and trees on common ground
Lawn Front porch slab and bricks
Maintenance on all common ground Furnace
Plumbing to the point at which it breaks Hot water tank
off from the main line running through Interior decorating
each building Interior plumbing lines/fixtures
Roofs Railings/ramps
Shutters
Storm doors
Street signs and posts
Sump pumps Wall coverings
Supporting structure of building Windows – interior/exterior and seals
Swimming pool and beach area Outdoor water spigot
Power washing
Association provided mailboxes
Association provided front porch light
fixtures
Fence and fence gate

Special Note: The current owner of the unit assumes full responsibility for any modification to the unit from the
“as built” condition. Should these cause an issue into adjoining units, the owner of the unit where the
modification was made would be responsible to repair to “as built” condition for their unit and the effected
adjoining units.

**This is a general reference list – specifics can be found in the Master Deed, Bylaws and Board resolutions.

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 Snow Removal Request Form
Handicapped/Disabled List – If you are in need of special attention with snow and ice removal, as
a courtesy, the Association maintains a list of those Co-Owners and residents that need this service,
forms can be obtained at the Clubhouse office. This form must be filled out yearly.

You must complete and return the Special Attention Form along with a copy of your handicap
sticker that is displayed in your car. (We will make the copy for you.) Anyone with a permanent
handicap plate will of course be on the list. However we will still need a completed form on file and
we will need to know if this condition is a temporary or permanent condition. Additionally, those
residents with permanent handicap plates will need to provide a copy of their vehicle registration.

We cannot guarantee that Maintenance will be able to provide this special attention for every
snow event; however, we will make every effort to do so.

If you are requesting this special service, please fill in the information below.

Check the box below that applies to you:

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

Please describe:

Date: Unit #:

Co-Owner Name:

Address:

Phone(s):

Please fill out the form completely, explaining your disability and your reasons for requesting that
you be placed on the Disabled List

Residents who meet the above criteria and provide a doctor’s note stating your disability will have
the snow cleared away from their porch and sidewalk first, and within snow policy parameters.

November 2021

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 S NOW R EMOVAL P ROCEDURES
NORMAL SNOW EVENTS:
 2-3 inches - Clearing will begin during the snowfall and maintenance will work normal hours following the
established Snow Policy.
 4 inches or more – Maintenance will clear on weekends and at night following the Snow Policy.
LARGE SNOW EVENTS: 6 inches or more - Maintenance will begin clearing main sidewalks and trafc lanes during the
snow event. If necessary, they will continue the removal effort until 10:00 p.m. The next morning they will begin a second
clearing effort and work until all walks and courts are cleared, or until 8:00 p.m.
SNOW EMERGENCIES/BLIZZARDS: More than 10 inches - Efforts will be focused on keeping main roads, trafc lanes
and main sidewalks open to emergency trafc only. Once those elements are clear, work will begin on approach sidewalks
and courts. Maintenance will work up to 14 hours per day, until the roads, courts and walks are clear. Contractors may be
called in if necessary. The priority treatment of the handicapped list will be suspended during these events. Exceptions for
emergencies will be handled on a case basis.
PARKING SPACES: After the primary snow removal efforts are completed, maintenance will begin clearing parking
spaces if cars are out of the court. Management encourages Court Captains to facilitate the removal of cars and contact
the Clubhouse to advise when their court is clear and management will then contact maintenance to begin plowing the
parking spaces within that court. If maintenance is ready to plow a court, the Association may also contact the court
captains to facilitate the movement of parked vehicles.
OVERALL GOAL: The Association shall have the sidewalks, courts (not parking spots), and roads, clear within 48 hours of
the cessation of a snow event.
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS: During the winter, the weather conditions favor the potential for
slippery sidewalks, porches and roads. Please use due care and caution during this time
of the year and keep a supply of ice-melter, which is available at the Clubhouse, at
your home for your use.

During the weekend, how much snowfall is required before

maintenance will be called in?
ANSWER: 4 inches or more measured in more than three areas on the property.

Why does my court seem to be last during the recent snowfall?

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

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

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

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

Why does the Association have an adopted snow policy?

ANSWER: (A) To keep our Co-Owners informed of what to expect from the Association
(B) It is required as part of our Risk Management procedures.
How long should it take Maintenance to completely nish snow removal efforts?
ANSWER: 48 hours or less depending on the weather and the amount of snow.
In what order, and when, is snow blowing and plowing handled?
ANSWER: FIRST DAY SECOND DAY
1 – Streets 3 – Main Sidewalks 5 – Approach Walks 7 – Parking Spaces
2 – Clubhouse 4 – Centers of Courts 6 – Porches (Only if courts are clear of cars)
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

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• Check household faucets for leaks. A
faucet with even a slow drip takes 10 to
25 gallons of water. Just think, 15 drips
per minute add up to almost 3 gallons
of water wasted per day, 65 gallons
wasted per month, and 788 gallons
wasted per year!
• Keep showers to 5 minutes or less in
length. A five-minute shower takes 10
to 25 gallons of water. Install and use • Don’t over water your lawn.
low flow shower heads. • Only run the dishwasher and
• Keep a pitcher of water in the clothes washer when they are
refrigerator. Then you won’t have to run fully loaded.
tap water to cool it. • Defrost frozen food in the
• Use a broom to sweep your driveway, refrigerator or in the microwave
instead of running water over it.
garage, or sidewalk instead of using
• When washing dishes by hand,
water.
use two basins, one for washing
• Use a bucket of water to wash your
and one for rinsing rather than
bike or the family car and rinse quickly let the water run.
with a hose. • Repair leaky toilets. Leaky
• Water your lawn in the evening or in toilets can waste as much as
the early morning to avoid evaporation. 200 gallons each day.
Be careful to water only the lawn and
not the sidewalk or street.
• Use water only when you need it.
Don’t leave water running; be sure to
turn it off when you are finished.
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Fun Facts
• Without water, the earth would look like the moon.
• All living things need water to live. People can live
several weeks without food, but only a few days
without water. We should drink six to eight glasses
of water each day!
• Water makes up 83% of our blood, 70% of our
brain, and 90% of our lungs. Overall, our bodies are
70% water.
• A tomato is about 95% water. An apple, a
pineapple, and an ear of corn are 80% water each.

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 Herald Classifieds November 2021

Cats in need of good home.

Fixed, very affectionate, indoor only,
up-to-date on vaccines.
Call Beverly Dudley @ 248-349-4139

Highland Lakes
Women's Club
Highland Lakes Women's Club meets
the first Thursday of the month.
November 4th, 2021 at noon December 2, 2021 at noon
Granite City Deadwood
39603 Traditions Dr. 18730 Northville Place Dr.
Northville, MI Northville, MI
Arranged by Marchelle Brotz Arranged by Kathy Baldwin

For further information about the Highland Lakes Women's Club please contact
Peggy Zonca (248) 348-5283 or mmzonca@sbcglobal.net

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 Highland Lakes Resident marchelle@mail.com
517-525-1661
www.marchellebrotz.com

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(Mention this ad for an 8 x 10 for $80 *one animal)
Celebrate your furry friends in artwork.
Create a memory that will last forever.
All it takes is a few photographs.
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With every portrait, a donation is made to local animal charities.

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would like to introduce
themselves to our commu-
nity? Invite them to adver-
tise in the Herald! Contact
Emily at 248-349-4006 for
more information or
Emily@hlca.us.
HIGHLAND LAKES
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
August 2020
August 2020
Budget Meeting
Monday, August 17, 2020

Highland Lakes Resident for 16 years

at 6:00 p.m.

FIND US ON FACEBOOK!
www.facebook.com/hlca.mi

Trivia
Pages 11-14

Kid Coloring Page

Page 15

Ground’s Committee
Announcement
Page 16

What’s Cooking?
Page 17

Grilling Statistics
Page 18

Check out the Herald in color

on our website!

20301 Silver Spring Drive Northville, MI 48167

Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821
Website: www.HLCA.us Facebook: www.facebook.com/hlca.mi

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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 ...................... 417-1667 Lagoon
Marchelle Brotz..........517-525-1661 Old Bridge
Janice Howard .................. 921-1344
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
Ying Zhang.................734-394-1365
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 Linda Potter.......................231-2294
Eddington Jean MacKenzie .................349-0998
David Duey ................586-996-2098
Schoolhouse
Lyric Leslie Wilcox......................449-6726
Farragut Nicole Ayres...............810-588-0666
Elaine Anderson................735-0501
Seabrook
Andrea Valle ..................... 819-0704
Hayes Madison
Judy Nakdimen ................ 344-0336
D. & G. Loudy Valiant
..........................................349-3308 Ilio Alessandri ................... 449-6959
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

Ironwood Mariner Windsor

Barbara Balok ............734-667-3507 Douglas Perrin .................... Unlisted Peggy Bozyk...................821-1429

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 November 2021
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 Morning Stretch 4 5 6
9:30 - 10 a.m.
Clubhouse 10:05 - 10:35 a.m.
Comm. 6:00 Women’s Club
p.m. noon
Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
Trash Pickup Trash Pickup
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Morning Stretch
Daylight Engineering 9:30 - 10 a.m.
Grounds Comm.
Savings Ends Comm. 10:05 - 10:35 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Veterans Day
Bulk & Trash
Pickup Trash Pickup
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Finance Morning Stretch
Comm. 9:30 - 10 a.m.
5:00 p.m. 10:05 - 10:35 a.m.
Board Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Trash Pickup Trash Pickup
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Thanksgiving
Day
Clubhouse
Closed
Bulk & Trash
Pickup Trash Pickup
28 29 30 1 Morning Stretch 2 3 4
9:30 - 10 a.m. Adult Holiday
10:05 - 10:35 a.m. Gathering
Women’s Club
noon
7 - 10 p.m.
Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
Trash Pickup Trash Pickup
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Morning Stretch
Clubhouse 9:30 - 10 a.m.
Comm. 6:00 10:05 - 10:35 a.m.
p.m.

Trash Pickup Trash Pickup

CLUBHOUSE WINTER HOURS