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COMMUINITY NOTES

VALENTINES LUNCHEONSunday, February 14 th

12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m.

See page 17 for details.

The Clubhouse Committee hasplaced a bin in the Clubhouseentryway for contributions toCivic Concern. See page 19 fordetails.

2009 Tax Information -See page 23.

HLCA’s Chimney Cleaning PolicySee page 33.

Court Captain Committeemeeting, Tuesday, February 9 th,

7:00 p.m. ALL RESIDENTS AREWELCOME.

Vision Committee meeting -Tuesday, February 23 rd, 6:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 2010

HIGHLAND LAKESCONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

20301 Silver Spring DriveNorthville, MI 48167

Phone: 248-349-4006Fax: 248-349-8821



I.S.E.Garbage Disposal

Installed for $185

SPECIAL

40 Gallon GasWater Heater

Installed for $595



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

PERSONNELJoe Poma ..............................Property Manager Ken Wiewiora ..........Maintenance SuperintendentMichele Sutter eld ...............Administrative Asst./ NOTARY Mike Francis ............Maintenance SupervisorSharon Englund .....................BookkeeperGuin Eatmon .........................ReceptionistPam Cohen ...........................Receptionist

HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY20301 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI 48167

Clubhouse Phone: 248/349-4006 Clubhouse Fax: 248/349-8821

After Hours Emergency Maintenance Phone: 248/349-4043

COMMITTEE INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON

Clubhouse Judy Nakdimen 248-344-0336 Kathy Baldwin/Tom ByrneCCNW Robert Armstrong 248-912-0266 Kathleen Connor/Sandy NolanEngineering Larry LeSeure 313-820-1708 Kathleen Connor/Clem TulleyFamily Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Michelle Todorov/Kathy BaldwinFinance Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747 Tom Byrne/Clem TulleyGrounds Ray Parzych 248-349-9370 Kathleen Connor/Kathy BaldwinHerald ----- ----- Kathleen Connor/Sandy NolanInsurance Betty Lanphear 248-348-6361 Kathleen Connor/Tom ByrneLakes Ecology Kevin Scanlon 248-735-3772 Michelle Todorov/Tom ByrnePool Ann Creviston 248-449-9328 Joy Gaskin/Sandy Nolan

Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Clem Tulley/Michelle TodorovSprinkler ----- ------ Kathleen Connor/Kathy BaldwinTennis Rex Reitenga 248-349-7343 Clem Tulley/Michelle TodorovVision Rob Berlin 248-374-3986 Kathy Baldwin/Michelle Todorov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Northville Township Police-Non-Emergency .............................................. 248-349-9400Northville Township Fire Department. ........................................................ 248-348-5807Northville Township Police and Fire Emergency. ....................................... 911After Hours Maintenance Emergency........................................................ 248-349-4043Assessment/Billing Inquiries ..................................................................... 248-349-4006Consumers Power Company..................................................................... 800-477-5050DTE-Electric Company .............................................................................. 800-477-4747Hazardous Waste Information ................................................................... 734-326-3936E-mail ........................................................................................................ [email protected] site ..................................................................................................... www.highlandlakescondos.com



APPLIANCE SERVICESAppliance Care Service ...........................25

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANINGKlean - Rite ..............................................21

CHIMNEY CLEANINGAlpha & Omega .......................................21

CONCRETE & MASONRYStarline Concrete & Masonry...................18

DENTAL CAREJeffrey Burstein, DDS ..............................18

ELECTRICIANSBrian Rosol ..............................................21

FINANCIAL PLANNINGEdward Jones, Darrel Quinn ...................35Thrivent Financial, Jay Kempf .................21Tom Goebel, Real Estate Tax ..................29FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTSO’Brien Sullivan .......................................29

HEALTH & FITNESSNorthville Family Foot ..............................29Northville Hearing Aid ..............................21Northville Physical Rehabilitation ............29

HEARING AIDSNorthville Hearing Aid ..............................21

HEATING & COOLINGD&G Heating & Cooling ...........................18

HOME REPAIR/HANDYMAN SERVICESAndy Wright .............................................25Barrett Painting & Home Services .......... 31Dennis Hill Renovation Services ............ 27Gary’s Home Repair ............................... 29R&H Window Glazing ..............................18Roger the Handyman ..............................18

PAINTING/WALLPAPERINGBarrett Painting & Home Services ...........31Brian Schingeck/Lou Sibole.....................21

Dennis Hill Painting & Renovation .......... 20Jeffrey Color Painting ..............................27

PARTY STORE/ICE CREAMGood Time Party Store ............................27

PATIO PAVERS/PORCH RENOVATIONStarline Concrete .....................................18

PHARMACY (Delivery Available)Sav-On Drugs ..........................................29

PLUMBINGEvans Plumbing.......................................02Horton Plumbing ......................................34

PODIATRYNorthville Family Foot ..............................29

REAL ESTATE TAX CONSULTANTTom Goebel .............................................29

WALLPAPERINGBrian Schingeck/Lou Sibole.....................21

WINDOWS/WINDOW REPAIRR&H Glazing ............................................18

DIRECTORY OF SERVICES



Highland LakesManagement Section

Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Kathleen Connor, PresidentKathy Baldwin, Vice President

Tom Byrne, TreasurerJoy Gaskin, SecretaryClem Tulley, DirectorSandy Nolan, DirectorMichelle Todorov, Director

This section of the Herald contains Minutes of the Board of Directors’ Meetings andManagement information. This section is the of cial medium of communications of the Association as prescribed by Board Resolution R-6, March 22, 1976.

We recommend that you not only read but save this section of the Herald for futurereference. Resolutions and Regulations approved by the Board become part ofyour Association By-Laws.



BOARD COMMENTS

A reminder – Management is requesting again that all residents who have notsigned the petition for the resurfacing of Silver Springs Drive, pleasestop at the Clubhouse and add your signature. The petition will be at thereception desk.

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

The Family Social Committee is having a Valentine’s Day luncheon thisyear – more information on this social event it in this Herald .

The Clubhouse Committee will have a bin placed in the entryway to theClubhouse for contributions of non-perishable food items and householdneeds for Civic Concern. Please donate what you can and it will bepicked up and distributed by Civic Concern to the residents of Northvillewho are in need. The Clubhouse Committee thanks you for yourkindness.

Highland Lakes has been going through a tremendous amount ofsidewalk salt so far this winter. Management has asked that residentsuse the salt wisely in spreading it on your porch and sidewalks to assist inkeeping this expenditure within the Budget.

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

Happy Valentine’s Day from your Board of Directors.

Kathleen Connor,President



HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING MINUTESJanuary 18, 2010

The monthly mee ng of the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes Condominium Associa on was held at theprincipal o ce of the Associa on in the Township of Northville, State of Michigan, on the 18 th day of January

2010, in accordance with the By-Laws of the Associa on.

Prior to the regular mee ng, the Board of Directors met in Execu ve Session to discuss nancials.

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

A endanceThe following Directors were present: Kathleen Connor, Kathy Baldwin, Joy Gaskin, Tom Byrne, ClemTulley, Sandy Nolan, and Michelle Todorov. Also present were Joe Poma, Property Manager; Ken Wiewiora,Maintenance Superintendent; and Michele Su er eld, Administra ve Assistant. Approximately 25 Co-Ownerswere present.

Approval of Minutes(1) Minutes of the October 19, 2009, Execu ve Session of the Board of Directors.Board Discussion: NoneBoard Ac on: Receive and le the Minutes as printed.(2) October 19, 2009, Mee ng Minutes.Board Discussion: Discussion regarding the statement that “ a new name will be chosen ”. Vision Commi eemembers disagree with making that statement.Board Ac on: It was decided to inves gate the records and table approval/disapproval of the October 19, 2009Mee ng Minutes.

Clubhouse Commi ee Report – See report on page 9

Board Discussion: Members agreed that allowing a container for the collec on of non-perishable food itemsand household needs is a worthwhile cause.Board Ac on: Mo on by Kathy Baldwin, support by Michelle Todorov, to accept the Clubhouse Commi eeReport dated Saturday, January 9, 2010, allow Civic Concern to place a container in the Clubhouse entrywayand to no fy residents of this drive in the Herald. Mo on passed.

Vision Commi ee Report– See report in the January 2010 Herald, Page 9Board Discussion: NoneBoard Ac on: Mo on by Michelle Todorov, support by Sandy Nolan, to accept the Vision Commi ee Reportdated November 17, 2009. Mo on passed.

Court Captain/Neighborhood Watch Report - See report on pages 10-11Board Discussion: NoneBoard Ac on: Mo on by Clem Tulley, support by Joy Gaskin, to accept the Court Captain Neighborhood WatchReport dated January 12, 2010. Mo on passed.

Engineering Commi ee Report – See report on page 12Board Discussion: NoneBoard Ac on: Mo on by Kathy Baldwin, support by Sandy Nolan, to accept the Engineering Report datedJanuary 13, 2010 and to approve Item #1. Mo on passed.



Herald Commi ee Report – See report on page 13Board Discussion: Board members agreed to change the format of the Board of Directors Mee ng Minutes inthe Herald and make a decision whether to con nue with this format in future Heralds .Board Ac on: Mo on by Sandy Nolan, support by Joy Gaskin, to accept the Herald Commi ee Report datedJanuary 11, 2010. Mo on passed.

Family Social Report – Verbal - Michelle TodorovBoard Ac on: Management was directed to announce a Valen ne’s Café Lunch under Community Notes on thefront of the Herald and save a page inside the Herald to inform the residents of all the details.

Maintenance Report – See report on page 14Board Discussion: Snow plowing, rota on of snowplowing, start point loca ons.Board Ac on: Mo on by Joy Gaskin, support Michelle Todorov to accept the Maintenance Superintendent’sReport dated January 18, 2010. Mo on passed.

Management Report – See report on page 15-16Board Discussion: Snow Removal, safety measures regarding wall plug outlets.Board Ac on: Mo on by Sandy Nolan, support by Clem Tulley, to accept the Property Manager’s Report dated

January 18, 2010. Mo on passed.

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

New Business 1. Board Discussion: How to proceed with collec on e orts.

Board Ac on: Mo on by Clem Tulley, support by Kathy Baldwin, to allow Joe Poma permission to adviseMakower’s o ce to go forward with civil li ga ons pertaining strictly to monetary collec ons. Mo on passed.

2. Board Discussion: Members discussed Travelers Insurance request to implement a smoke detector andmaintenance program.Board Ac on: Mo on by Tom Byrne, support by Sandy Nolan to deny the request by Travelers to implement asmoke detector program. Mo on passed

AdjournmentThe mee ng adjourned at 11:15 p.m.

APPROVED BY:

Kathleen Connor, President Joy Gaskin, Secretary

Transcrip on:Michele Su er eld, Administra ve Assistant



HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

COMMITTEE: Clubhouse MEETING DATE: Saturday, January 9, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT:Judy Nakdimen, ChairpersonJudi AlessandriThomas NeumannBetty ParzychMyra Santoni

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:1. TUB CHAIR. The upholstery on another green tub chair ripped at the seam. Mr.Blaut, of Melrose Upholstery, explained that one of the sewers he had employed had

cut seam allowances to closely. Although it took some time to make the arrange-ments, the chair was picked up on January 8. We are satis ed to know that this com -pany stands behind their work.

2. FOLDING CHAIRS. We were informed that there were not enough of the greenfolding chairs to accommodate everyone at the Christmas party. We were able todiscover through old minutes that the chairs had been purchased through a Samsonitecatalog. Mr. Poma has been assisting us, and learned that this particular chair is nolonger available in green He has not yet found a source for the alternate color we se-lected. He and committee members will continue to look for appropriate chairs.

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

4. FUTURE PROJECTS. Committee members will be prepared to present andprioritize future projects for improvement at the next meeting.

5. CIVIC CONCERN. We discussed the ongoing needs of Northville’s Civic Concernand would like to place a bin inside the outer doors to collect contributions of non-per-ishable food items and household needs such as laundry detergent and paper goods.

RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD: That the Committee be permitted to place abin in the entryway to collect contributions of non-perishable food items and householdneeds for Civic Center.

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

Submitted by:Judy Nakdimen




COMMITTEE: Court Captain/Neighborhood Watch

MEETING DATE: January 12, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:Robert Armstrong, Chairman John LaMarca Joe Poma, Property ManagerJoel Lutz, Vice Chairman Donna McNallyBarbara Adams, Secretary Terry McNallyKathleen Connor, Board Liaison Claudia MooreSandy Nolan, Board Liaison Betty ParzychJanice Booher Ray ParzychMarianne Brandt Stanley RobinsonClaire Duey Tom WernerFrank EisenhauerBarbara Evans

1. Robert Armstrong emphasized the need for Court Captains to urge residents to turn inthe Emergency Information forms. Joel Lutz presented a new form that is more to the pointwithout the folksy element. It may be a viable alternative.2. Nominations were made for Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Secretary of the commit-tee. Robert Armstrong, Joel Lutz and Barbara Adams were nominated and voted in respec-tively. Donna McNally stepped down from the position of Secretary. She was a wonderfulsecretary and we appreciated her service.

3. The Fan-Out phone list is working pretty well but not 100%. Robert Armstrong stressedthe importance of making sure that we call the residents on the Fan-Out phone list whenthe Herald is in and ready or the system will not work. It was proposed that the chart beintegrated on the HLCA website. Joe mentioned that he is currently looking for a contact tocreate the website that falls within the budgetary guidelines. Most of the usual contacts aretoo expensive and carry monthly fees. Claire Duey suggested contacting a counselor at thehigh school. Community Service is essential for high school students to graduate. RobertArmstrong suggested another inexpensive possibility such as GoDaddy as host.

4. The Orphan Court issue had been resolved for a while but once again we have anotherorphan out there without a Court Captain. Mann Ct. has an opening, however, the currentCourt Captain will assume responsibility until a replacement is found or comes forward.

5. Sandy Nolan reported that nothing of any interest occurred since the last meeting. It iswinter and the mischief makers are staying in. Her next “Have You Heard” column will in-clude the lighting issue and other safety reminders and tips, etc. If anything comes up beforethe column is due on the 20th, it will be included.6. Marianne Brandt brought her completed “Welcome to Highland Lakes” booklet. She hasspent a lot of time modifying it and making it into a very informative presentation intendedto assist new residents with the transition into Condo living and gaining overall knowledgeof what HLCA has to offer. She is intending to use a table top style of easel that includes



CCNW Committee Report , January 12, 2009 - Page 2

picturesque scenes from around Highland Lakes and within the Clubhouse. The presenta-tion will include the many amenities and bene ts available to residents here along with theobvious “rules” one needs to know in order to be a “good neighbor” when we are sharingwalls and parking lots. Robert Armstrong has two new residents in Neptune Court. He has of-fered to be the “Pilot” for this new program and set up appointment(s) with the residents andMarianne.7. Joe indicated that if there are parking situations within a court, he has found that the formletter he has sent in the past to all members of a court with issues, usually works well andthe problems cease. If you need his assistance, he will gladly provide it.8. Joe is still looking for about 200 signatures for the petitions intended to be sent to ourlocal politicians regarding the pavement on Silver Springs Drive.

9. As a correction to the November 2009 meeting minutes a situation Frank Eisenhauer hadwith the Northville Twp. Police last year was not mentioned in November’s meeting minutes.Frank noticed that someone was in the empty unit in his court and the person was removingcarpet. It appeared to be somewhat suspicious. Frank called the police to report that theremay be some vandalism occurring. The police of cer demonstrated apathetic behavior andwas not very polite to Frank. It turned out not to be an unlawful entry, however, the of cer’streatment of the situation was inappropriate. As explained to us by Director John Werth, ourTownship Police depend on us to be their eyes & ears to give them information. This situa-tion together with another recent event reminds us to co-operate and we expect be co-oper-ated with in return. If you are involved in some type of event please be sure to get all thedetails including date, time, the full name of the of cer(s) in the event we need to addresstheir superiors regarding their actions.

RECOMMNEDATIONS TO THE BOARD: There are no recommendations to the Board atthis time.

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

The meeting adjourned at 7:57 P.M.

Submitted by:

Barbara Adams, Secretary




COMMITTEE: Engineering MEETING DATE: January 13, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT:Larry LeSeure, ChairmanRick Hazen, Co-ChairmanKathleen Connor, Board LiaisonClem Tulley, Board LiaisonJohn LaMarcaTerry McNallyRod StalkerClem TulleyTom Werner

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

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

RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD: Approve Items # 1.

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

Submitted by:Larry LeSeure



MAINTENANCE REPORT

TO: Board of Directors/Co-OwnersFROM: Ken WiewioraDATE: January 18, 2010RE: Maintenance Report

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

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

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

3. Snow and Ice removal : This season Mother Nature has given us a late start on wintersnowfall. To date, we have done snow removal four times and salt due to ice 5 times -

totaling 15 days in the eld. We have been very lucky this season compared to last year of having over 36” of snow fall to date. I ask that everyone please be patient with thesnow removal process, our complex is very large and patience goes a long way. Please,when cars are being moved for parking spot plowing, watch out for each other and assistin getting cars moved from the lot. This will greatly speed up the snow removal process.When a lot is cleared of vehicles, please call the Clubhouse and we will reroute a plowtruck to that court as soon as one is available.

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

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

Thank YouKen Wiewiora, Maintenance Superintendent



MANAGEMENT REPORT

TO: Board of Directors/Co-OwnersFROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager

DATE: January 18, 2010RE: Property Managers Report

1. For your convenience, there is ice-melter available at both entrances to the Clubhouse(near the doors), for application to your porch or front walkway. Please remember to usethe product sparingly, because in years past there has been a tremendous amount ofwaste, indicated by large clumps dropped in the streets and walkways. It may appear tobe free to everyone, but in actuality, it is one of our largest wintertime budget expenses andI am already working on keeping future assessments in check.

2. There have been some signs of life in the real estate market recently and you may noticesome new neighbors in your court. Several units have changed hands over the last fewmonths, and I am pleased to say that most are being used as owner-occupied, singlefamily homes. If you are a new co-owner at Highland Lakes, welcome to our communityand please do not forget to stop by the of ce, introduce yourself and grab a copy of the Bylaws and co-owners manual. These booklets will answer most of your questionsregarding your new home.

3. A simple re prevention tip: If you ever clean your basement, consider vacuuming the oor with an attachment. You may nd enough lint under the dryer to knit a sweater. Since thedryer is operated with natural gas, there is an open ame that heats the cylinder inside as itspins. Dust bunnies are ammable! Home Depot sells a nice compact wet/dry vacuum for under $40, or if you prefer, your ordinary household vacuum attachment will work, but becareful not to pick up any rocks. Don’t forget the lint screen too. I also remove the furnaceaccess panel in the basement and vacuum the inside of the furnace. You may be amazed

at how much dust and lint is sitting near the ame tubes of any appliance.4. We are currently in the process of looking at signage packages and placement locationsthroughout the property to replace our rusted street signs. Upcoming Board meetings willhave oor samples / displays for the residents to look at, as this will be the next major stepin property beauti cation. Also on the horizon are rebuilt pathways, work to seawalls, dockrailings, and the never ending bid process for the roo ng and siding projects of the future.During the month of November, I drove the property with the Fire Marshal and reviewedacceptable placement locations for future signs, so that we may be in accordance withlocal and county codes.

5. I plan on using the Silver Spring Drive petition in the spring provided I get enoughsignatures. It would be really nice if I could hand every local politician hundreds ofsignatures for the re-paving of our road. As that moment draws near, I will be soundingmore like the Court Captain Committee looking for a Court Captain. I still have severalcourts open for circulation, so let me know if you are interested.

6. The maintenance department did a fantastic job removing brush and debris along the endof Lake Success Drive, an area that has been neglected for over 10 years. They also usedthe machinery to rebuild the berm that separates our property from Park Place.

7. You will notice when you enter the clubhouse that we have new custom balcony spindlesaround the upstairs library railing, spaced evenly in between the old spindles. Thisreduction in space between the old spindles will be an added safety bene t to children



playing upstairs, and was a constant source of concern. Luckily nobody has been injuredover the course of the last 38 years, but parents are still encouraged to be cautious when

using the library. Highland Lakes’ handyman, Andy Wright, installed the custom oak spindles,cut and stained just for our clubhouse.

8. The gutters on all 92 buildings were cleaned out by hand during the fall season and thedownspouts were hydro-jetted. This will hopefully mean less ice damming during the winterand in turn, will lead to less roof leaks caused by ice backing up under the roof shingles. Thework comes with a guarantee, so if you see water owing over your gutters as if something isblocking them, the contractor will return free of charge through April.

9. I was warned even during the summer months that when winter rolled around, there was acarefree attitude with regard to the use of heating on the property. I was basically informedthat I would be seeing front doors open and upstairs windows slightly open, so that the familydog could either enjoy the sunny day from the comfort of the screen door or people couldcool their upstairs bedrooms while heating the rest of the house. The justi cation was thatHighland Lakes was paying for the heat, so nobody had anything to lose by being inef cient.I am happy to report that I am not seeing as many doors and windows open as I thoughtI would, especially based on what I was told. I would like to point out however, that eventhough Highland Lakes is paying for the heat, the residents comprise Highland Lakes itselfand the heating costs are part of your assessments. We have realized a substantial bulksavings by being billed as a community and it is convenient for homeowners not to worryabout writing a separate check, but the residents are indeed paying for the heat. As a matterof fact, utility costs are the highest portion of our budget, with heating alone being roughly$80 of your assessment. Any increases in cost over the last couple of years however,have been offset by the savings realized by residents replacing their furnaces with higheref ciency models and programmable thermostats. If your furnace is original and you have

been placing band-aids on it all these years, you may want to consider installing a newfurnace since the incentives being offered now are unheard of. There are energy tax credits,rebates and installation savings in the hundreds of dollars for everything from furnaces tolight bulbs. If you have access to the internet, you can even “google” the phrase “Michiganenergy savings programs”, and it will give you an example. For those of you that alreadyhave a nicely working furnace, don’t forget to change the lter, install a programmablethermostat and maybe even purchase a carbon monoxide detector for your peace of mind.

10. Our maintenance team is hard at work plowing and salting the roadways and courtyards inthe community. Please remember to park your vehicles in an actual parking spot, and notin re lanes or along the curbs in the courtyards. Some of our vehicles are very wide andthere is always some car that gets clipped by the plow that was trying to go around it. Theclubhouse lot, during periods of heavy snowfall, requires an open area in the middle, so weask that residents park their vehicles along the fence line in the back or curb in thefront whenever possible, rather than in the middle parking spaces.

11. Do not forget that we have newspaper boxes located outside of the side door of theclubhouse. We have asked the Detroit News to stock more papers in the boxes tokeep up with the overwhelming resident demand. Please stop by and grab a paperto enjoy with your daily coffee.

January 18, 2010 Management Report - Page 2



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The Clubhouse Committee has placed a bin in the entrywayto the Clubhouse to collect contributions of non-perishable fooditems and household needs for Civic Concern. The ClubhouseCommittee appreciates any donation you are able to give.Please remember - Northville Civic Concern cannot acceptoutdated food i tems.

Northville Civic Concern is an all-volunteer organization foundedin 1983 by a group of concerned citizens to bene t the needyof our community. Their primary purpose is to provide food tothose in need. Food is distributed on the second and fourth Fri-day of each month.

Northville Civic Concern is a licensed, not-for-pro t organizationoffering temporary services to those who qualify and live in theNorthville or Northville Township school districts.

Mission Statement: To provide temporary food assistance toNorthville residents in need. Our goal is to build pride and self-con dence resulting in better decision-making and improvedquality of life.

NON- PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS:Canned fruitsFruit juicesCanned soupCanned meatsSpaghetti SaucePasta/Rice/Side DishesBoxed Macaroni and CheeseCanned PastaHot or Cold CerealJelly/Jam

SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTIONS TO NORTHVILLE CIVIC CONCERN:

PAPER PRODUCTS:Toilet PaperPaper TowelsFacial Tissues

OTHER ITEMS:Laundry Detergent (100 oz. or less)ToothpasteShampoo

SoapCleaning SuppliesDiapers/DependsFeminine Hygiene Products



Happy New Year to everyone! May this bea prosperous and safe year for us all. I’mglad to report that during December 2009and January of 2010, we have not yet beennoti ed by the police of any criminal activityin our area. It is usually true that during thewinter months the local crime rate drops.When the owers bloom and the robinssing, the mischief makers seem to comeout of hibernation.

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

On another note, have you signed the petition to pave Silver Springs Drive? This is the most

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

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

Court Captain Neighborhood WatchBoard Liaison, Sandy Nolan

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FUN PAGE

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

SUDOKU



2009 TAX INFORMATION

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

Belfast $ 9.33 0.125%Brigadoon $ 9.61 0.1287%Canterbury I, II $ 9.90 0.1326%Canterbury III $10.18 0.1363%Dundee $10.47 0.1403%Edinburgh $10.85 0.1454%Falst aff $1085 0.1454%Glasgow $11.61 0.1555%Highland $ 9.90 0.1326%Highland I, II, III $11.24 0.1505%Loch Lomond $10.85 0.1454%

Loch Lomond II $11.13 0.1491%Loch Lomond III $12.00 0.1607%Loch Lomond III $12.27 0.1644%

ICE-MELTERIS AVAILABLE AT THE CLUBHOUSE

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

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



HIGHLAND LAKES WOMEN’S CLUB

THE “OUT TO LUNCH” BUNCH

Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Senate Haggerty and 6 Mile RoadMeet in Clubhouse at NoonCoordinator: Kathleen Connor

Thursday, March 4, 2010 Gus O’Connor Novi Road and Grand River Meet in Clubhouse at Noon

Coordinator: Beverly Dudley

Saturday, Apri l 17, 2010 Book and Jewelry Sale 12:00 Noon - 4:00 p.m. in the Highland Room.

Bring your vintage jewelry and book donations tothe Clubhouse prior to the sale.

Please contact Peggy Zonca, President, at 248-248-5283, or e-mail [email protected], with any questions.



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

Samantha Hipwood, 18 248/679-5336

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

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILIY IN THE HIRING OF THESE YOUNG PEOPLE, WHICH IS A PERSONAL MATTER BETWEEN HIRED HELP AND RESIDENTS.

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GARRETT KEMPF .................... 248/380-8227Any odd jobs including lawn and yard work,snow shoveling, pet care, plant and garden care,car washing , any miscellaneous errands. Age:12.

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SAMANTHA HIPWOODDog Walking & Dog Sitting ........248/679-5336

CALEB KEMPF ......................... 248/380-8227Any odd jobs including lawn and yard work,snow shoveling, pet care, plant and gardencare, miscellaneous errands. Age: 15.

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GAME PAGE

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW OUR HIGHLAND LAKES COMMUNITY?

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

1. Can you name the Property Manager and the Of ce Staff members?

1.2.3.4.5.

2. Can you name the members of the Board of Directors and who the are theBoard Of cers?

1.2.

3.4.5.6.7.

3. How many units are there in Highland Lakes?

4. Can you name the different models of units?

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



ANSWER TO SUDOKUPUZZLE ON PAGE 25

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