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    HigHland lakes CondominiumassoCiatio

    20301 Silver Spring Drive Northville, MI 48167Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821

    Website: www.HLCA.us

    JANUARY 2011

    Are YoureAdYfor Snow?

    Snow Removal FAQ and

    Request Form

    - Page 8-9

    MARK YOUR CALENDAR!Clubhouse Un-Decorating

    Party, January 8th at Noon

    Bring hors doeuvre and

    beverage to share

    CHRISTMAS PARTYPhoto Spread - Page 10-11

    HAVE YOU CLEANED

    YOUR CHIMNEY YET?

    Chimney cleaning policy

    - Page 15

    WOMENS CLUB

    LUNCHEON:

    January - March Dates

    - Page 13

    SUPPORT OURADVERTISERS

    - Page 6

    NEED PROOF OF

    INSURANCE?

    Contact Maris Agency

    - Page 23

    DONT FORGET TO VOTE!

    January

    January

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    Highland LakesManagement Section

    Highland Lakes Board of Directors

    Kathy Baldwin, PresidentMichelle Todorov, Vice PresidentTom Byrne, TreasurerSandy Nolan, SecretaryClem Tulley, DirectorKathleen Connor, DirectorJudy Nakdimen, Director

    This section of the Herald contains minutes of the Board of Directors meetings

    and management information. This section is the ofcial medium of communica-

    tions of the Association as prescribed by Board Resolution R-6, March 22, 1976.

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    HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY

    20301 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI 48167Clubhouse 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 Rayda Warren 248-348-1139 Tom Byrne & Judy Nakdimen

    Court Captain Robert Armstrong 248-912-0266 Clem Tulley & Sandy Nolan

    Engineering Tom Werner 248-349-4459 Kathy Baldwin & Kathleen Connor

    Family Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Kathy Baldwin & Michelle Todorov

    Finance Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747 Tom Byrne & Sandy Nolan

    Grounds Ray Parzych 248-349-9370 Kathy Baldwin & Judy Nakdimen

    Brad Todorov 248-380-1611

    Herald Beverly Dudley 248-349-4139 Kathleen Connor & Sandy Nolan

    Insurance ----- ------ Kathleen Connor & Kathy Baldwin

    Lakes Ecology ----- ------ Tom Byrne & Michelle Todorov

    Pool Joy Gaskin 248-735-2623 Kathy Baldwin & Kathleen Connor

    RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Clem Tulley & Michelle Todorov

    Sprinkler ----- ------ Kathleen Connor & Kathy Baldwin

    Tennis Carol Shields 248-305-7123 Michelle Todorov & Judy Nakdimen

    Vision Rob Berlin 248-374-3986 Clem Tulley & Judy Nakdimen

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Northville Township Police-Non-Emergency...... ............................ 248-349-9400

    Northville Township Fire Department. .......................................... 248-348-5807Northville Township Police and Fire Emergency............................ 911

    After Hours Maintenance Emergency ........................................... 248-349-4043

    Assessment/Billing Inquiries ...................................................... 248-349-4006

    Consumers Power Company ........................................................ 800-477-5050

    DTE-Electric Company................................................................. 800-477-4747

    Hazardous Waste Information ...................................................... 734-326-3936

    E-mail ......................................................................................... [email protected]

    Web site ....................................................................................... www.HLCA.us

    BOARD OF DIRECTORSKathy Baldwin, President ........... 248-380-6429

    Michelle Todorov, Vice President....248-380-1611

    Tom Byrne, Treasurer ................. 248-349-6924

    Sandy Nolan, Secretary .............. 248-349-3587

    Clem Tulley, Director .................. 248-349-3125

    Kathleen Connor, Director .......... 248-349-8264

    Judy Nakdimen, Director ............ 248-344-0336

    PERSONNEL

    Joe Poma......................................Property Manager

    Shannon Crowley....................Administrative Asst.

    Sharon Englund....................................Bookkeeper

    Guinevere Eatmon................................Receptionist

    Pam Cohen............................................Receptionist

    Ken Wiewiora............Maintenance Superintendent

    Mike Francis.....................Maintenance Supervisor

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    EditorShannon Crowley

    Herald CommitteeBeverly Dudley, ChairmanLiette Paiement, Secretary

    Robert ArmstrongFrank EisenhauerWilma Leonard

    Herald StaffEsther AllisonMary BaughmanLorna DeGalan

    Tom DeGalanGloria Janks

    Betty ParzychRay ParzychSally Rigo

    Joel Lutz

    Herald PrintingWhitlock Business SystemsChristopher Jason275 E. Twelve Mile Rd.Madison Heights, MI 48071(248) 548-1040

    Highland LakesHerald

    The Highland Lakes Herald is the ofcial news medium of

    the Highland Lakes Condominium Association, serving allresidents, groups and organizations.

    The Association and its Board of Directors control and areresponsible for the contents of the Herald.

    The staff of the Highland Lakes Herald serves on a voluntarybasis. Editorials reect the opinions of the staff and are not

    construed as representative of the general membership of theAssociation.

    The Herald welcomes comments, suggestions and articlesfrom its readers. All material submitted for publication in theHerald must be true, factual, and newsworthy. The editor

    reserves the right to withhold items from publication pendingverication of facts. In some cases where items are of a critical

    or controversial nature, the editor reserves the right to solicitcomments from those with opposing viewpoints.

    Materials submitted for publication are to be given to thereceptionist in Highland House. All materials submitted mustbe signed, but signatures will be withheld upon request.Communications to the Heraldshould be in writing. No materialwill be accepted for publication in the upcoming issue after the20th of the month.

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    AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

    1-2-3 Taxi Travel........................................................21

    BATHROOM REMODELING

    One Day Baths...........................................................18

    BEAUTY CONSULTANT / SKIN CARE

    Avon...........................................................................21Mary Kay Cosmetics................................................21

    CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

    Klean Rite (coupons)..................................................21

    CHIMNEY CLEANING

    Alpha & Omega.........................................................16

    CHOCOLATE TRUFFLESKarens Candy...........................................................21

    DENTAL CARE

    Jeffrey Burstein, DDS...............................................12

    ELECTRICIANS

    Rosol Electric, LLC...................................................14

    FINANCIAL PLANNING

    Thrivent Financial, Jay Kempf................................16

    FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

    Northrop-Sassaman..................................................14OBrien Sullivan........................................................12

    HEALTH & FITNESS

    Northville Family Foot.............................................18Northville Physical Rehabilitation.........................12Rick Brabant, Certifed Personal Trainer...............18

    Savon Drugs Novi (coupons)....................................21

    HEATING & COOLING

    D&G Heating & Cooling..........................................16

    HOME REPAIR/HANDYMAN SERVICES

    Andy Wright.............................................................12Dennis Hill Renovation Services............................20Garys Home Repair................................................16One Day Baths...........................................................18R&H Window Glazing.............................................20Roger the Handyman...............................................14Rosol Electric, LLC...................................................14

    INSURANCE

    Maris Agency (Farm Bureau)..................................23

    LIMO SERVICE

    1-2-3 Taxi Travel........................................................21

    PAINTING/WALLPAPERING

    Dennis Hill Painting & Renovation........................20

    PARTY STORE / ICE CREAM

    Good Time Party Store.............................................20

    PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

    Lynne Ponder.............................................................16

    PET CARE / PET SITTING

    The Animal Whisperer.............................................14

    PHYSICAL TRAINING

    Rick Brabant, Certifed Personal Trainer...............18

    PIZZA

    Aubrees Pizzeria & Tavern.....................................18

    PLUMBING

    Evans Plumbing..........................................................2

    Horton Plumbing......................................................22

    PODIATRY

    Northville Family Foot.............................................18

    PRESCRIPTIONS (coupons)

    Savon Drugs Novi....................................................21

    REAL ESTATE TAX CONSULTANT

    Tom Goebel................................................................16

    WINDOWS/WINDOW REPAIR

    R&H Glazing..............................................................20

    SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS

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    MANAGEMENT REPORT

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

    RE: Property Managers ReportDATE: December 20, 2010

    1. I am getting some repetitive questioning about one of the provisions in the Amended Bylaws packet, having to do

    with the power of the Board to consider lling a vacant Board seat with the next highest runner-up from the previouselection. There is a misunderstanding that this is adding to the power of the Board. I am letting you know that itis the exact opposite. Article 3, Section 7 of our current Bylaws II states that vacancies in the Board of Directorscaused by any reason other than the removal of a director by a vote of the members of the Association shall be lledby vote of the majority of the Board of Directors. This means that if a Board seat becomes vacant, the Board mayappoint anyone they choose. The Amended Bylaws state that the Board of Directors should consider the next highestrunner-up in the previous election when making that decision. The new bylaws are telling the Board to considerwhat the people would want and not what they themselves would want. I hope this helps with your decision.

    2. There is a problem with people parking along Lehigh Lane, too close to the entrance of Windsor Court. We understandwhy this is happening; we removed the no parking signs nearby to consolidate our signage. We have decided that

    the signs need to go back, because there have been some close calls with cars pulling out of the lot. Regardless ofwhere you park, please remember to be careful when pulling out of the court lots, especially if your view is hinderedby a tree-line, berm, parked cars or other obstruction. For those parking near Windsor Court, please show somecourtesy and leave some space near the entry to Windsor. By the way, kids also have a habit of darting out betweencars with their bikes.

    3. A true story: Last month a resident wanted to do her part in having her chimney inspected and cleaned. She movedin 12 years ago and never used her replace, not even once. So when the chimney sweeps arrived and pulled off thecap on the roof, what did they see? Nothing. The chimney extension pipe was missing and the chimney was just an

    open pipe. By a strange twist of fate, she never decided to use her replace. If you decide to use your replace thiswinter and have not had it cleaned recently, please remember its your roll of the dice. I cannot tell you how manytimes over the course of the last 40 years that a chimney sweep may have forgotten to install something correctly, or

    if rainwater rusted away the attaching screws. Once in awhile, every resident should shine a ashlight in their atticand look at the chimney pipe going up through it. It may not tell you the whole story, but you might nd the birdsnest or something even worse. A special thanks goes out to the residents that have had their chimneys cleaned.

    4. Our maintenance crew is busy salting and clearing snow from the property, but it is impossible to get every last patchof ice, so please be careful around the more heavily used portions of the property. These areas include the walkwaysaround the clubhouse and the parking lot, your front walkway and steps, and the sidewalk leading to your parkedcar. Salt is available at the clubhouse and is provided as part of your assessments, so feel free to grab a coffee can full

    and place it on your porch and steps whenever necessary.

    5. Leaving windows open during the winter can lead to frozen pipes and ooding, if 1) you are leaving town for theday or longer, or 2) you are a landlord that has tenants moving in and out. I have already called three non-resident

    co-owners that were not aware that their condominiums were not secured and the windows were open. On the samesubject, leaving your windows open during the winter to stabilize the upstairs and downstairs temperatures is alsocosting you. Most heat registers come with a control lever that will allow you to open and close the vent to adjustthe airow, or you can even place something over it to stop the ow of hot air. Leaving the windows open keeps

    the furnace running, while closing off a register increases the air volume to the remaining registers that will heatthe other rooms quicker and shut the furnace off quicker. If you are keeping the windows open because HighlandLakes pays for the heat, remember that you are Highland Lakes and it is a $660,000 budget paid for with yourassessments. You may also be surprised to nd out that water lines are running everywhere and dont assume that

    pipes will not freeze because of one very cold wall.

    Joe Poma, Property Manager

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    SnowRemoval PRoceduRes1. NoRmal sNoweveNts:

    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.

    2. laRge sNoweveNts:6 inches or more - Maintenance will begin clearing main sidewalks and trafc lanes during the snowevent. If necessary, they will continue the removal effort until 10:00 p.m. The next morning they willbegin a second clearing effort and work until all walks and courts are cleared, or until 8:00 p.m.

    3. sNowemeRgeNcies/BlizzaRds:More than 10 inches - Efforts will be focused on keeping main roads, trafc lanes and main sidewalksopen to emergency trafc only. Once those elements are clear, work will begin on approach sidewalksand courts. Maintenance will work up to 14 hours per day, until the roads, courts and walks areclear. Contractors may be called in if necessary. The priority treatment of the handicapped list will besuspended during these events. Exceptions for emergencies will be handled on a case basis.

    4. PaRkiNg sPaces:After the primary snow removal efforts are completed, maintenance will begin clearing parkingspaces if cars are out of the court. Management encourages Court Captains to facilitate the removal of cars and contactthe Clubhouse to advise when their court is clear and management will then contact maintenance to begin plowing theparking spaces within that court. If maintenance is ready to plow a court, the Association may also contact the courtcaptains to facilitate the movement of parked vehicles.

    5. oveRall goal:The Association shall have the sidewalks, courts (not parking spots), and roads, clear within 48 hoursof the cessation of a snow event.

    6. HazaRdous coNditioNs:During the winter, the weather conditions favor the potentialfor slippery sidewalks, porches and roads. Please use due care and caution duringthis time of the year and keep a supply of ice-melter, which is available at theClubhouse, 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.

    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 carsbefore 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 5 Approach Walks2 Clubhouse 6 Porches 3 Main Sidewalks 7 Parking Spaces4 Centers of Courts (Only if courts are clear of cars)

    Snow

    Rem

    ovalF

    AQ

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    ADULT

    CHRISTMASPARTYThe Adult

    Christmas party thatwas held on Saturday,

    December 4, 2010 was agreat success!

    The food and dessert

    were delicious, andeveryone participated in

    the Christmas game.

    Joe Sattler played SantaClaus again this year, evenwore Santas hat, and dida terrific job! Everyone

    went home with aChristmas gift, and somewith extra money from

    the raffle.

    We missed a few of ourregulars and hopefully

    theyll be able toattend the party nextyear. The committeewould like to thank

    everyone for attending the AdultChristmas party, and hope to seeeveryone there again next year.

    A good time was had by all!

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    Copy submittedby Kathleen

    Connor.

    Photographssubmitted byArt Banesand RobertArmstrong

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    Highland Lakes Womens Club meets onthe rst Thursday of the month.

    We will meet at the Clubhouse at Noonfor a short meeting and then proceed to the restaurant.

    January 6, 2011: Bahama Breeze- 19600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia - Coordinated by: Connie Haworth

    February 3, 2011: Lellis Inn on the Green - Copper Creek Golf Course, Farmington Hills- Coordinated by: Esther Allison.

    March 3, 2011: Gus OConnors- 42875 Grand River Avenue, Novi- Coordinated by: Beverly Dudley

    Happy New Yearto all Residents of Highland Lakes!The Highland Lakes Womens Club would like to thank all of you for supporting both of our Book andVintage Jewelry Sales in 2010. With the proceeds from these sales, our monthly 50/50 drawing, and ourannual dues, members decided to make donations to the following organizations:

    Northville Civic Concern Humane Society of Huron Valley

    USO Salvation Army Angela Hospice

    Our next Book and Vintage Jewelry Sale will be held in April, 2011. Please watch for the announcementin the Spring, and remember that any money raised goes back to the community. Membership in theHighland Lakes Womens Club is open to any adult female resident of our condominium complex.

    For further information about the Highland Lakes Womens Club,you can contact Peggy Zonca (248)348-5283 or [email protected]

    Highland Lakes Womens Club

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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 res

    as a lack of regular cleaning and resultant creosote and nesting material build-up in wood-burningdevices, associated chimneys and connectors.

    Highland Lakes Condominium Association, in the interest of reducing the likelihood of res resulting

    from improperly maintained replaces and chimneys, requires that all freplaces and chimneys be

    inspected and cleaned by a qualifed, 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 replace.

    Responsibilities:

    Highland Lakes has adopted a Fireplace and Chimney Cleaning and Inspection Policy. The Association

    shall be responsible for publishing co-owner notication in the Herald and making this program mandatoryfor all units containing a replace.

    Owners are responsible for ensuring access to each replace and chimney in accordance with normal

    Association procedures, scheduling the annual inspection and cleaning, maintaining the replace and

    appurtenant hardware and responsibly using the replace 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, ndings of the inspection, description of the service provided and conrm that the

    replace 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 replace 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 units replace, ue and chimney. Repairs to the replace, rebox, rebricks, ue, and chimney up to

    the point of the rooine shall be the sole responsibility of the condominium owner. Repairs to the chimney

    roof enclosure, screen and/or vent pipe above the rooine shall be the responsibility of the Association.

    Notes:

    1) A full-copy of the Fireplace and Chimney Cleaning Policy is available free of charge, at the clubhouse, to

    any co-owner or occupant.2) Fireplaces and wood burning appliances are used to a greater extent during the winter months or colder

    weather. This is the time when res typically occur due to a failure to clean and inspect. HLCA is advising

    all residents of this issue. Your own inspection of your replace and the ability to see daylight as you look

    up the chimney is not a sufcient determining factor that the replace is t for use. Creosote, ash deposits,

    nesting material, etc. may be bound to the inside walls and look like the wall itself. A qualied professional

    must do the work.

    3) HLCA has business cards at the ofce for resident-recommended contractors that have done work here for

    years. The price for the work is somewhat nominal.

    4) Any questions should be directed to the administrative staff.

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    Sandy Nolan, Board Liaison

    Court Captain Committee

    The bad news is that there have been two

    motor vehicle larcenies in Highland Lakes in the

    last month. One took place in Old Bridge Court, and the

    other in Bryn Mawr. An iPod was stolen from one car and a GPS from theother car. There was also an attempt to steal vehicle batteries, which left police a bit

    perplexed. They are now working on the case. The following are tips from the police

    which have appeared in The Heraldonce before. These are important suggestions which

    are worth repeating:

    To Reduce The Riskof Becoming A VicTim of LARcenyfRom AuTo:

    Lock your car doors.

    Never leave anything in plain view inside the passenger compartment (such asshopping packages, CDs, purses, cell phones, GPS devices, etc.)

    Place valuables in the trunk while you are out shopping.

    Report all suspicious activity.

    Park in well-lit areas

    Utilize store security or management to walk you to your car. This puts additional

    eyes and ears in the parking lot to prevent criminal behavior.

    Have a Safe and Happy 2011!

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    Highland Lakes Court CaptainsAnchorBrandon Schultz.........734-765-1214

    AltheaSusan Diagnault.........734-502-2368

    AmboyBrad Todorov......................380-1611

    AndoverPam Takacs.......................374-0864

    AqueductFrank Eisenhauer..............348-9650

    Bryn MawrGloria Janks......................305-8044

    DartmouthSue Misiulis.......................344-4949

    DearbornClem Tulley........................349-3125

    Dorothy GaySonya Flegal.....................344-9789

    EddingtonDavid Duey........................305-9344

    FarragutLorraine Scully (B 89 & 90)....344-8703

    Janice Booher (B 88)...........344-4229

    HayesD. & G. Loudy (B 30)...........349-3308

    John LaMarca...................773-7597(B 28, 29, 31, 32)

    InletTom Kopack......................344-9743

    IrongatePauline Raeburn...............344-9791

    IronwoodEsther Allison....................880-1673

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    JulietSandy Nolan (B 8) & (B 9)........349-3587

    KenyonElizabeth Dombles..............Unlisted

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    LehighJoe Coshatt.......................380-0552

    Lehigh LaneDianne Hartman................229-3884

    LeidelBarbara Adams..................924-2306

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