HIGHLAND LAKES

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
January 2023 January 2023
Board Meeting
January 16, 2023
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Women’s Club
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In Memoriam
Page 7

Holiday Gathering
Pages 8-9

Thank you, Leo

Page 10

Book Club
Page 11

Art Fair
Page 11

Snow Removal Request Form

Page 12

Snow Removal Procedures

Page 13

ID’s
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Craft & Movie

Page 15

2023 Directory Update

Page 16

2022 Tax Information

Page 17

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 Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Margaret (Peggy) Zonca, President

Denise Hein, Vice President
Sandy Nolan, Secretary
Guy Balok, Treasurer
Michael Baynes, Director
Michelle Todorov, 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
CLUBHOUSE INFORMATION:
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
Margaret Zonca, President........... 248-444-1103 Michelle Todorov, Director............ 248-380-1611
Denise Hein, Vice-President......... 734-395-5422 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................................Senior Receptionist
Beth Adams..............................................Bookkeeper Amy Croan............................................Receptionist
Emily Lutzenkirchen.....Publications & Records Assistant LaTrina Calhoun..................................Receptionist

COMMITTEE INFORMATION
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON
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 Guy Balok & Denise Hein

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

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

Clubhouse Barb Balok 734-667-3507 Sandy Nolan & Peggy Zonca

Committee

Pool Elena Howell & ----- Peggy Zonca, & Sandy Nolan
Laurie Castillo


RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Michelle Todorov

Tennis Bud Wright 734-476-3522 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
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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 Thank you, Leo
Every day, about at any time of the day, we see people walking around Highland Lakes. Many
neighbors walk alone enjoying the beauty of Highland Lakes, listening to their favorite program,
while others are joined by neighbors, their spouse, or walking their dogs. Personally, sometimes
I walk alone listening to NPR or oftentimes I walk with neighbors, mostly with members of the
Gara family. Luan Gara emigrated from Kosovo in 2005 to study
for his master and Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering at
Oakland University. His wife, Mimoza, a teacher, joined him in
2008. Luan, Mimoza and
their children Leo, now 12
and Nia, 4 years old, moved
to Highland Lakes in 2019.
Oftentimes, I walk with
Luan, however on a recent
walk, Leo, a 6th grader,
joined me on a VERY windy
day. When we turned the
corner on Lehigh Lane we
heard a loud noise, which sounded like metal had gotten
loose but where was it? Getting closer to the noise, we saw
a down spout extension in the parking lot. Hmm, where did
that come from? Looking around, we detected a missing downspout had gotten detached from
the main down spout at the end of one of the buildings. So, Leo picked up the down spout
extension and attached it back onto the main down spout - noise gone and all was fixed. His
parents are proud of Leo and thank you Leo for solving the problem for one of our neighbors,
we are all proud of you.
Submitted by Marianne Brandt

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 The book club gathered at the Alessandri’s
condo last Thursday for Christmas Cookies
and Coffee to discuss “Mr. Dickens and His
Carol” by Samantha Silva. Judi commented
“There were 12 of us…pretty cozy!”

Judi Alessandri

The 7th Annual Young Artist Art Fair showcases the talents of young artists ages 7 – 18 selling original artwork
including paintings, illustrations, jewelry, mixed media, fiber art, photography, and much more. At this time we
are inviting all young artists to be a pART of this exciting fair.
Date: Saturday March 18th, 2023
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Northville, 200 East Main Street, Northville, MI 48167
If you are interested in participating in our 2023 Young Artist Art Fair, please visit our website
at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/e6888e1e/ClJAoveaTUGJkCXm4iiIYA?u=https://northvillearthouse.org/yaaf/ or
email our Education Director Elli Fassois at education@northvillearthouse.org
Submission Deadline: January 15, 2023

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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.

October 2022

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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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 2023 Resident Directory Update

If the information in the Highland Lakes Directory is incorrect, or

incomplete, please fill out this form with the correct information and
return it to the Clubhouse. The deadline for submitting changes
is February 1, 2023.

Unit Number: _____________

Address: ______________________________________________

Persons living in this unit:

Name Relationship Phone Numbers

Emergency Information:
Name Relationship Phone Number

Vehicle Information:
Make/Model Year/Color License Plate

Note: All residents must obtain a new pool pass this year in order to
utilize the Highland Lakes facilities. Passes can be obtained at
the Clubhouse with proof of residency.
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 2022 TAX
INFORMATION Highland Lakes Condominium Association
paid $9,057.42 for Real Property Tax on the
common ground for 2022. The following
is a breakdown of the percentage of
taxes you paid. For example,
if you live in the Belfast
model, you paid $11.32.
Any tax questions are to be
directed to your personal tax
representative. The office cannot
answer such questions. Thank you.
Belfast $11.32 0.1250%
Brigadoon $11.65 0.1287%
Canterbury I, II $12.01 0.1326%
Canterbury III $12.34 0.1363%
Dundee $12.70 0.1403%
Edinburgh $13.16 0.1454%
Falstaff $13.16 0.1454%
Glasgow $14.08 0.1555%
Highland $12.01 0.1326%
Highland I, II, III $13.63 0.1505%
Loch Lomond $13.16 0.1454%
Loch Lomond II $13.50 0.1491%
Loch Lomond III $14.55 0.1607%
Loch Lomond III $14.89 0.1644%

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

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Tracey Green .................... 321-4614 Daniel Long................734-245-6191 Paul Curtis (B33)...............231-1247
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
Marsha Mistecki............313-737-7227 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
Rachel Ross................734-536-1665
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
Brienne Duffy .................... 752-7579
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 Kristine Fenton ................. 348-6779
Malvern
Inlet Viviana Lande....................320-0691 Viewpoint
Betsy Byrne........................207-6221 Renee Palmer................... 274-6424

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

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

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 January 2023
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Wednesday Crafters Morning Stretch
New Year’s Day New Year’s Day Noon - 2 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Clubhouse Closed (observed) Women’s Club
Clubhouse Closed noon
Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
Trash Pickup Trash Pickup
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Grounds Meeting Wednesday Crafters Morning Stretch
6:30 p.m. Herald Noon - 2 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Committee (alcohol ink
Clubhouse 7:00 p.m. ornaments)
Committee Engineering
7:00 p.m. Committee
7:00 p.m.
Trash & Bulk Pickup Trash Pickup
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Finance Comm. Wednesday Crafters Morning Stretch
5:00 p.m. & a movie Noon 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m.

Trash Pickup
Trash Pickup
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Wednesday Crafters Morning Stretch
Noon - 2 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Book Club 1:00 p.m.

Trash & Bulk Pickup Trash Pickup

29 30 31 1 2 3 4
Wednesday Crafters Morning Stretch
Noon - 2 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Women’s Club
noon
Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
Trash Pickup
Trash Pickup
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Morning Stretch
Clubhouse Wednesday Crafters
9:30 a.m.- 10:15 a.m.
Committee Noon - 2 p.m.
Comm. 7:00 p.m. (candy dispensers)

Trash Pickup Trash Pickup

CLUBHOUSE WINTER HOURS