AUGUST 2010

COMMUNITY NOTES
The Court Captain Committee will
not meet during the months of July
and August. The next meeting will
be held on Tuesday, September 14,
2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Hot Dog Daze

- August 7 - See page 29.

Next Board Meeting

- August 16th at 7:30 p.m.

The Community Garden is

“Growing Strong” See page 31.

Pancakes on the Patio

- August 14. See page 33.

Ice Cream Extravaganza

- August 28. See page 33.

Women’s Pizza and Salad Luncheon

- September 2. See page 25.

Pool Closing Party

September 5th at 4:30 p.m.

HIGHLAND LAKES
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
20301 Silver Spring Drive
Northville, MI 48167

Phone: 248/349-4006
Fax: 248/349-8821
Website: www.HLCA.us
 SPECIAL
40 Gallon Gas
Water Heater
Installed for $595

I.S.E.
Garbage Disposal
Installed for $185

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Highland Lakes
Herald

Editor
Shannon Crowley
The Highland Lakes Herald is the official news medium of
the Highland Lakes Condominium Association, serving all
Herald Committee residents, groups and organizations.
Beverly Dudley, Chairman
Darrel Quinn, Co-Chairman The Association and its Board of Directors control and are
Liette Paiement, Secretary responsible for the contents of the Herald.
Robert Armstrong
Frank Eisenhauer The staff of the Highland Lakes Herald serves on a voluntary
Wilma Leonard basis. Editorials reflect the opinions of the staff and are not
construed as representative of the general membership of the
Association.
Herald Staff
Esther Allison
The Herald welcomes comments, suggestions and articles
Mary Baughman
Lorna DeGalan
from its readers. All material submitted for publication in the
Tom DeGalan Herald must be true, factual, and newsworthy. The editor
Gloria Janks reserves the right to withhold items from publication pending
Betty Parzych verification of facts. In some cases where items are of a critical
Ray Parzych or controversial nature, the editor reserves the right to solicit
Sally Rigo comments from those with opposing viewpoints.
Joel Lutz
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.

Herald Printing
Whitlock Business Systems
Christopher Jason
275 E. Twelve Mile Rd.
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 548-1040

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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY
20301 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI 48167
Clubhouse Phone: 248/349-4006 Clubhouse Fax: 248/349-8821
After Hours Emergency Maintenance Phone: 248/349-4043

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathy Baldwin, President .................. 248-349-6129 Clem Tulley, Director ......................... 248-349-3125
Michelle Todorov, Vice President ...... 248-380-1611 Kathleen Connor, Director ................. 248-349-8264
Tom Byrne, Treasurer ........................ 248-349-6924 Judy Nakdimen, Director ................... 248-344-0336
Sandy Nolan, Secretary .................... 248-349-3587

PERSONNEL
Joe Poma..............................................Property Manager Ken Wiewiora.....................Maintenance Superintendent
Shannon Crowley..............................Administrative Asst. Mike Francis ............................Maintenance Supervisor
Sharon Englund..............................................Bookkeeper Mike McIntosh .........................................Security Guard
Guin Eatmon...................................................Receptionist
Pam Cohen.....................................................Receptionist

COMMITTEE INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON

Clubhouse Judi Alessandri 248-449-6959 Tom Byrne/Judy Nakdimen
Court Captain Robert Armstrong 248-912-0266 Clem Tulley/Sandy Nolan
Engineering Larry LeSeure 313-820-1708 Kathy Baldwin/Clem Tulley
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
Herald Beverly Dudley 248-349-4139 Kathleen Connor/Sandy Nolan
Insurance Betty Lanphear 248-348-6361 Kathleen Connor/Kathy Baldwin
Lakes Ecology Kevin Scanlon 248-735-3772 Tom Byrne/Michelle Todorov
Pool Ann Creviston 248-449-9328 Kathy Baldwin/Kathleen Connor
Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747
RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Clem Tulley/Michelle Todorov
Sprinkler ----- ------ Kathleen Connor/Kathy Baldwin
Tennis Rex Reitenga 248-349-7343 Michelle Todorov/Judy Nakdimen
Vision Rob Berlin 248-374-3986 Clem Tulley/Judy Nakdimen

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Security Guard / After Hours (leave message service, security will return your call)...... ......... 248-349-4043
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........................................................ 248-349-4043
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 ........................................................................................................ clubhouse@hlca.us
Web site..................................................................................................... www.HLCA.us

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 DIRECTORY OF SERVICES
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING HOME REPAIR/HANDYMAN SERVICES (cont.)
Klean Rite.....................................................30 R&H Window Glazing...................................30
Roger the Handyman...................................28
CHIMNEY CLEANING
Alpha & Omega............................................34 PAINTING/WALLPAPERING
Dennis Hill Painting & Renovation................30
COMPUTER REPAIR
Computer Repair / Mike Brenner..................38 PARTY STORE/ICE CREAM
Good Time Party Store.................................34
CONCRETE & MASONRY
R.A.R. Construction......................................32 PATIO PAVERS/PORCH RENOVATION
R.A.R.Construction.......................................32
DENTAL CARE
Jeffrey Burstein, DDS...................................34 PHYSICAL TRAINING
Rick Brabant.................................................34
ELECTRICIANS
Rosol Electric, LLC......................................34 PIZZA
Aubree’s Pizzeria & Tavern..........................36
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Edward Jones, Darrel Quinn........................43 PLUMBING
Thrivent Financial, Jay Kempf......................34 Evans Plumbing..............................................2
Horton Plumbing...........................................42
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Northrop-Sassaman......................................38 PODIATRY
O’Brien Sullivan............................................32 Northville Family Foot...................................32

HEALTH & FITNESS TUTORING - CHEMISTRY

Northville Family Foot...................................32 Chemistry Tutoring / Mike Brenner...............38
Northville Hearing Aid...................................28
Northville Physical Rehabilitation.................38 WINDOWS/WINDOW REPAIR
Rick Brabant, Certified Personal Trainer......34 R&H Glazing................................................30

HEARING AIDS
Northville Hearing Aid...................................28

HEATING & COOLING

D&G Heating & Cooling................................32

HOME REPAIR/HANDYMAN SERVICES

Andy Wright..................................................36
Dennis Hill Renovation Services..................30
Gary’s Home Repair.....................................32
R.A.R. Construction......................................32

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 Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Kathy Baldwin, President

Michelle Todorov, Vice President
Tom Byrne, Treasurer
Sandy Nolan, Secretary
Clem Tulley, Director
Kathleen Connor, Director
Judy Nakdimen, 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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 BOARD COMMENTS

The budget process for the 2010-2011 budget year will begin Thursday,
July 22nd. The Finance Committee will be meeting over the next month
to finalize their numbers and will meet with the board most likely sometime
in August.
As a reminder, If you observe any suspicious activity, please phone the
clubhouse and our security guard, Mike McIntosh will be contacted. If there
is an occurrence after hours, call 248-349-4043 and the answering service
will contact Mike, who will call you back immediately.
As we move further into the summer there are many exciting upcoming
events:
• Hot Dog Daze - Saturday, August 7th
• Pancakes on the Patio - Saturday, August 14th
• Ice Cream Extravaganza - Saturday, August 28th
And finally
• Our Pool Closing Party - Sunday, September 5th
We hope you and your family will come out and be a part of these activities.
We are asking all residents to please review the proper disposal procedures
of trash, compost, and building materials, and paints, located on all of the
trash corrals on the property. Our trash hauler will not pick up improperly
bagged compost or trash, and improperly placed building materials.
Don’t forget to vote for the upcoming bylaws amendments. New regulations
will affect your ability to sell your home by conventional and unconventional
means and will be difficult with our outdated documents.
Enjoy the rest of the Summer!

Kathy Baldwin, Board President

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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING MINUTES
July 19, 2010

The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes Condominium Association was held at the principal office of the Association
in the Township of Northville, State of Michigan, on the 19th day of July 2010, in accordance with the By-Laws of the Association.
Prior to the regular meeting, the Board of Directors met in closed session to discuss the financials.
President Kathy Baldwin called the July 19, 2010, regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:30 p.m.
Attendance
The following Directors were present: Kathy Baldwin, Michelle Todorov, Sandy Nolan, Tom Byrne, Clem Tulley, and Judy Nakdimen.
(Kathleen Connor was excused.) Also present were Joe Poma, Property Manager and Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance Superintendent.
Approximately 30 Co-owners were present.
Approval of Minutes
There was no public board meeting for June. The Bylaws Negotiation Meeting was held at the Northville Twp. Hall and the minutes can
be found on pages 10-11.
Tennis Committee Report – See report on page 12
Earl Smith reported to the Board.
Board Discussion: The Board questioned the recommendation that the Chairman of the Tennis Committee have an additional key to
access the tennis court before noon on the weekends. The Chairman was not present to answer whether or not she would be willing,
as a key-holder, to be responsible to let other co-owners into the courts before noon on the weekends as well.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Judy Nakdimen, to accept the Tennis Committee’s report dated June 26, 2010,
accepting Recommendation #1 and rejecting Recommendation #2. All in favor. Motion passed.
Grounds Committee Report – See report on pages 13-14
Ray Parzych reported to the Board.
Board Discussion: The Board noted an additional dead tree with large thorns, (not mentioned in the Grounds Committee report), that
is located near the Clubhouse. Ken Wiewiora stated that this tree is not currently on the list of trees to be removed, but that he
would add it. The Board also inquired about the county’s response to the request to remove the dead tree on Anchor Court (county
property). Joe Poma stated that the work order has been submitted to the county through their website, and the status of this work
order is being monitored on a weekly basis. The Board also commended the Grounds Committee for being considerate of the budget
as they choose a company to landscape the Highland House Sign.
Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Sandy Nolan, to accept the Grounds Committee’s Report dated July 6, 2010. All in
favor. Motion passed.
Clubhouse Committee Report – See report on page 15
Betty Parzych reported to the Board.
Board Discussion: None.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Sandy Nolan, to accept the Clubhouse Committee’s Report dated July 7, 2010.
All in favor. Motion passed.
Finance Committee Report – See report on page 16
Joyce Elvy reported to the Board. In addition to the written report, Joyce reported that there had been an election whereby Joyce Elvy
had been elected Chairman, and Robert Armstrong elected Co-Chairman. Earl Smith also came forward to clarify his recommendation
stated in item #8 of the finance report: “My recommendation was account 7010, (which is the property’s liability / insurance), was
over budgeted by approximately $82K for the 2009-2010 budget year. Therefore, that amount is to be credited to account 7010 for the
budget year of 2010-2011. This will reduce the co-owner’s monthly assessment by approximately $10/mo.”
Board Discussion: None.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Judy Nakdimen, to accept the Finance Committee’s Report dated June 24, 2010.
All in favor. Motion passed.

Herald Committee Report – See report on page 19

Sandy Nolan reported to the Board.
Board Discussion: None.
Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Michelle Todorov, to accept the Herald Committee’s Report dated July 12, 2010. All in
favor. Motion passed.
Engineering Committee Report – See report on page 18
Terry McNally reported to the Board.
Board Discussion:
1. The requests that required further information were addressed, and their drawings reviewed by Ken Wiewiora and Clem Tulley.
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 Upon further review it was recommended that all four requests be approved by the board.
2. A co-owner came forward to address the board concerning the actions of a member of the engineering committee toward herself
and her contractor during her request approval process. Michelle Todorov apologized to the co-owner on behalf of the board, and
Terry McNally apologized on behalf of the engineering committee. Kathy Baldwin stated that the Board would further discuss the
issue, and Ken Wiewiora assured the co-owner that all further communication about the project would be through him.
Board Action: Motion by Clem Tulley, support by Tom Byrne, to accept the Engineering Committee’s Report dated July 14, 2010. All in
favor. Motion passed.

Vision Committee Report – See report on pages 20-21

Rob Berlin reported to the Board. In addition to the written report, the committee expressed concern about co-owners attaching
signage (garage sale etc.), to the new street signs.
Board Discussion:
1. The Board discussed the feasibility of implementing recommendation #1 from the Vision Committee. This effort was less than
successful in the past, an only offered a “band-aid” solution to the problems. Joe Poma stated that he is currently policing
the matter and has a system in place to address the homeowners whose porches are in most need of repair. He found this
current method is yielding good results. Sandy Nolan stated that although she would love to see new or repaired porches on the
property, she was reluctant to put additional financial strain on co-owners at this point.
2. With regards to co-owner signage, Joe Poma assured the Board that his procedure is to deliver the signage back to the doorstep
of the violating neighbor immediately.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Judy Nakdimen, to accept the Vision Committee’s Report dated June 22, 2010,
rejecting Recommendations #1 and #2. All in favor. Motion passed.
Family Social Committee Report – Verbal
Michelle Todorov reported to the Board.
1. The Family Social Committee noted that the recent Highland Lakes Hoedown was a huge success. (Approximately 85 children
attended). Michelle publicly thanked the volunteers who worked, as well as to families who attended and showed their support.
2. Upcoming events will include “Pancakes on the Patio” - 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. on August 14th and “Ice Cream Extravaganza” with
a late night swim - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on August 28th. All are invited to participate.
Co-Owner Forum
A. Ray Parzych expressed concern about unclear marking on parking spaces. He has been seeking resolution for this for approximately
3 years. Joe Poma assured Ray that his court was on the schedule to have their parking striped and numbered no later than
October 31, 2010.
B. Maureen Osiecki stepped forward to publicly thank the Family Social Committee for the events they have hosted. She also
wanted to publicly thank Rob Berlin, Brad Todorov, and Ilio Alessandri for their hard work and dedication.
C. Kim Faulkner came forward to publicly thank the Board for the fence that has been recently installed behind her unit. She also
thanked Earl Smith for the courtesy of weeding the property.
D. Joyce Elvy expressed concern about dead or dying pine trees near Ironwood Court potentially falling during the next big storm,
causing a threat to the surrounding homes. Joe Poma responded to say that the Ironwood berm had not been budgeted for
Summer 2010, he was making provision for it for the coming budget year. He is hoping this can be resolved as early as October
of this year.
E. Co-owner asked about repairing the curbs on Richard Court and Irongate Court. Ken Wiewiora said that he would be reviewing
the area, and Joe Poma said that he is aware of the concern and is compiling a list of the repairs in question to address them.
Maintenance Superintendent’s Report – See page 24
Board Discussion: None.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Judy Nakdimen, to accept the Maintenance Superintendent’s report dated July
17, 2010. All in favor. Motion passed.
Property Manager’s Report – See pages 22-23
Board Discussion: The Board reiterated our need to communicate with Wayne County politicians and officials regarding our concerns
as a community (i.e. repairing the county road and removing the dead trees on county property). The Board also requested that the
Security Guard’s contact information be made available in the Highland Lakes Association Directory (Published in the Herald on page 4).
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Sandy Nolan, to accept the Property Manager’s report dated July 17, 2010. All
in favor. Motion passed.
The Board recessed at 9:06 p.m. and reconvened for closed session at 9:20 p.m.
Adjournment
The July 19, 2010 meeting of the Board of Directors adjourned at 10:00
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 BYLAWS AMENDMENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING
NORTHVILLE TWP. HALL
June 21, 2010

Kathy Baldwin, Board President, called the public meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and introduced Officer Michael Burrough from the Northville
Twp. Police Department.

Officer Burrough explained a new millage proposal that would re-allocate funding from “shared services”, which is youth assistance and
parks and recreation, and place it in public safety and general (.7 mils total). Officer Burrough explained that it would not affect services or
create increases, but was merely a shifting. Two co-owners questioned officer Burrough about the impact of the fund balance reductions,
and why public safety needs more money. Officer Burrough explained that their specific funding needs are higher. Both directors of Shared
Services have commented that there will be no reduction in services.

Kathy Baldwin turned the meeting over to Mark Makower, Esq., Corporate Counsel for Highland Lakes.

Mark acknowledged the handout passed out by Joe Poma regarding the bylaws changes and the reasons for updating the documents. Mr.
Makower stated that FHA and Fannie Mae have new guidelines that will affect the loan approval process, and that outdated condominium
documents will cause problems in this area. Regulations in response to the mortgage crisis took place last year, and were meant to help
homeowners, by making condominium investments more palatable and secure for lenders. These regulations effect “condominium paper”
to a much greater degree than standard residential transactions. Rental restrictions, delinquencies, and other factors can potentially make
a community unstable. Mark went on to explain that they are not underwriting anything less than 20% down unless there is significant
credit worthiness and proper documentation. This makes it critical to be FHA and Fannie Mae compliant, since the alternative could be a
cash-only or land contract sale. Over 40 sections of the Condominium Act were revised as of 1988 and our documents remained the same.

Mark stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the “discretionary” changes only and turned over the meeting to resident
questions.

One of the residents questioned the “interest rate clause” in the amendments, or the ability of the association to charge interest on an
outstanding judgment balance to the highest amount allowable by law. Mark stated that it is currently 7% (usury limit for the last 32 years),
which is the highest amount, but that this just permits a higher amount if the usury limit is ever changed. Mark re-iterated that this clause
does not state “as high as you please”. He also stated that this is not referring to late fees.

One of the residents expressed disagreement with everything that Mark Makower was saying about FHA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He
commented that the entire bylaws change was a scare tactic, and that he did not feel that Mark was being honest with the residents. Mark
stated that he has no reason to be dishonest and that there needs to be a distinction between being able to go into a mortgage office and
fill out an application, and completing the underwriting of that application. The lender will not be able to underwrite or sell the loan if it is
not given in compliance.

Joe Poma then advised the residents that Flagstar bank pulled out of a loan approval for a condominium purchase in Schoolhouse Ct.,
because HLCA did not have the required 1 million dollar fidelity bond insurance pursuant to the new guidelines. This was a purchaser with
outstanding credit and no other problems with the application. When HLCA increased the bond amount, the bank reinstated the close. Joe
Poma also stated that with regard to rentals, foreclosures and delinquencies, there are certain percentage thresholds that a community can
cross that will make things more difficult in a variety of areas. At a certain percentage rate, it affects the ability of HLCA to have access to the
secondary mortgage market, at another level, they risk losing their standing with property insurers, and at yet another level (albeit much
higher), the question becomes whether they are indeed a condominium community or not.

Mark Makower stated that there is indeed a grace period until December 31, 2010, but it makes no sense to wait for the full implementation.
Over and over, Mark stated that the entire process has nothing to do with the qualification of the buyer, but rather, the qualification of the
condominium.

Another resident asked how the proposed 12% rental limitation was established and how the threshold would be proven and monitored.
The same resident was concerned about the ability of a co-owner, currently renting, to be able to continue renting. His comment was
that it amounted to a “hijacking” of co-owner rights. Joe Poma stated that in its broadest sense, the Board was trying to limit rentals at
Highland Lakes, because any higher percentage would make the community unstable, open to higher insurance costs and reduced values.
He then stated that the current percentage was between 11-12%. Much of the concern over the rental provisions was the lack of clarity
in the amendments. One resident wanted the attorney to read each and every sentence and explain the meaning, and also to provide
an assurance that there would indeed be a “grandfather” clause, permitting those owners that are already at Highland Lakes and actively
renting, to maintain their rental units and status. Mark commented that even given the grandfather clauses, an investor would still be
subject to Board oversight of their rental situation, documents and other aspects of the lessor/lessee relationship (behavioral restrictions),
claiming that this was state law and has been since 1982.

A resident questioned why a co-owner would have to wait until the end of a current lease term to re-rent the unit if the initial lease was
broken after a matter of months. Mark stated that it encourages a good quality tenant or one that will complete a full-one year term, while
there would be an incentive to draft a one or two year lease rather than a short-term lease. A landlord stated that the rule would cause a
greater number of foreclosures, because the unit would remain empty while the owner would have to keep paying assessments.

Residents wanted to know which discussion topics of the meeting were discretionary and which were required. Amendments relating to
method of voting are discretionary. The clause relating to the Board borrowing money is discretionary. Most of the packet presented at
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the meeting was discretionary.

Joe Poma told the residents that there was a fine schedule that was mistakenly omitted from the discretionary amendments packet, and
included a warning letter, $50 fine for a first offense, $100 fine for a second offense, etc. for violations such as failing to pick up after a pet,
disposing of mulch in plastic bags and similar violations.

One resident voiced dissatisfaction that the amended bylaws provisions do not bear the same Article and Section number as the originals.
Mark explained that some provisions were omitted for being out of date or due to restructuring of the documents. Also, there were new
required amendments that needed to be placed in the documents. One of the Board members went on to say that the different article and
section numbers were also related to the combining of Bylaws 1 and 2 into one document.

One of the residents wanted to know if the entire bylaws package was being voted on as a whole, or if each provision was going to be voted
on. The package is currently a “yes or no” question. Mark asked each resident to look at the documents as a whole and weigh the entire
package for its value.

Joe Poma stated that he would be sending out a resident survey to determine what kind of support the bylaws package had, and whether
it was worth the trouble to submit the package to vote.

One of the residents asked for explanation of the $50,000 loan provision or discretion of the Board to spend a certain amount or obtain
credit in that amount. Mark stated that the overriding reason for a credit provision is in foreclosure proceedings when the Board does not
have time to immediately recoup the association’s money, but needs to dispense to cash to effect the transaction. Joe Poma also stated
that equipment purchases and office supplies can be construed as credit purchases. Historically, it has happened in many communities with
outdated documents, and there was an understanding, as stated by Mark Makower, that repairs with outdated documents becomes an
impractical undertaking when there is no credit provision. One of the residents asked if the Board could take out a $50,000 loan, pay off
$1000 of the loan, and then take out another one (on and on, until the balance was in the millions). Mark stated that the provision permits
one loan at a time, and nothing more. The first loan would have to be paid off in its entirety before another loan could be taken.

One resident asked for clarification on the “wasting of utilities” provision. The concern was how the association could compute the actual
heat or electric loss generated by a unit that was keeping the windows open during the winter months, and therefore, how they would
track the actual “wasting.” Mark stated that it was not intended to create an individual metering of the units, but rather, a fine for violation.

A resident asked Joe Poma how they could get a criminal investigation or background check for a prospective renter. Joe Poma stated that
the resident could go to “Michigan.gov/corrections” and click on “offenders”. This would take them to the Offender Tracking Information
System that would give them access to all of those convicted or incarcerated of high-misdemeanors or felonies. The database is vast, but
not all-inclusive. Mark stated that there are also several services offered for a price that will allow a lessor to obtain a criminal report for a
prospective tenant.

A resident asked why the proposed bylaws were removing the “percentage of value” clause when there is a vote. Currently the bylaws
provide for one vote per unit, but also ascribe a “percentage of value”, based on the square footage of the condominium. Mark stated that
the only time a percentage of value has ever been used in the past, was to break a tie, which in all of the years of his practice has occurred
once. (The Board is also of the opinion that a resident vote should not be watered down because their condominium might be smaller than
their neighbors’).

Joe Poma went over foreclosure procedures, and stated when the association would take foreclosure actions, and how it would be
structured. He stated that generally, the association does not like to own condominium units, because they are not landlords or real estate
agents. Currently, the association owns only one unit. He went on to say that the association is not renting any units.

One of the residents claimed that there were some units that had upper-floors that were disproportionately hotter than the rest of the
house, and may need to open a window to stabilize the temperature. The same resident commented that there was a misuse or wasting of
water by certain residents, involving continuous sprinkler usage and too much watering.

There was a resident that was upset that “pergolas” were excluded as permissible structures on the property. The same resident claimed
that over the years, up to 35 residents and maybe more have installed them and were not told to take them down. Joe Poma commented
that the rules were there, but there were times in the past when the policing of these items were not at the level that they should have
been. Failure to adhere to the rules in the past is not an excuse for continuing to not do so. However, there will always be times when
certain things are missed and it would be unjust after several years to expect a resident to remove something that was not acted on at that
time.

A resident asked the Board to clarify the “grandfather” language in the leasing clause of the proposed documents.

A Board member thanked all of the residents and Mark Makower for attending the meeting.

The above meeting minutes were recorded by Joe Poma, Property Manager, and taken directly
from his personal recorder.

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Tennis MEETING DATE: June 26, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Carol Shields, Chairman
Gene Fogel
Martha Tupper

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Condition of Courts
Court 1 has a crack running through the service area that had been repaired
earlier this year, but has re-appeared. Is there a warranty? Areas in the
courts retain water in certain locations. A squeegee would help.

2. Courts are not available until Noon

The Chairperson requested a key as she uses the court early on weekends.
She also lives close to the courts and would open the gate when office is
closed.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:

1. That a sponge rubber squeegee be purchased for the court use.

2. That a key be given to the Chairperson who will return the key when the
nets are taken down.

Submitted by: Earl Smith

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Grounds MEETING DATE: July 6, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:

Ray Parzych, Chairman Kathy Baldwin, Board Liaison
Brad Todorov, Co-Chairman Judy Nakdimen, Board Liaison
Robert Armstrong Kathleen Connor, Board Member
Kristine Fenton Sandy Nolan, Board Member
Gloria Janks Joe Poma, Property Manager
Tommie Sue Mullin Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance Supervisor
Maureen Osiecki Robert Berlin
Betty Parzych Joyce Elvy
Earl Smith Joy Gaskins
Don Warren Ilio Alessandri
Marti Peters

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. Picnic Table for the Beach Area of Silver Springs Lake. Joe Poma
reported that the picnic table has been ordered and will be shipped
August 4th. We will soon be able to enjoy having picnics on a table
at the beach!

2. Flower Beds Weeding. Highland House Sign. This was a kind

reminder to individuals that planted flower beds to take care of any
weeding that may be needed now that we are at the mid-summer
point. The flower beds do look very nice and brightly colored this year!
Thank you to all that labor to make our community look beautiful!

3. Status of Tree Removal Program. It was noted that there is a

maple tree on Silver Springs Drive that is dead. Unfortunately it is on
county land and needs to be removed by the county. Joe Poma, our
Property Manager, has already contacted the county about removing
this tree. We actually have about four trees on county land that need
to be removed. There is a website residents can go to encourage
the county to remove these trees sooner. Joe Poma will have the
website available at the office. Perhaps if enough of us request the
removal of these trees, the county will move this issue to a higher
status on their priority list.

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COMMITTEE: Grounds MEETING DATE: July 6, 2010

Joe Poma has also spoken with Davey Tree Service about removing
the dead trees in our community. When we have a list of 4-5 trees,
Davey will come and remove them for us.

4. Status of Landscaping For Highland House Sign. As you have

probably noticed, we have made some major improvements to our
Highland House sign in front of the clubhouse. Old pillars and shrubs
have been removed from this area to give the front a cleaner look.
Beautiful annual flowers have been planted in the front of the sign.
Ten months ago the Board was informed that proposals and plans
would be obtained for landscaping the Highland House sign area.

The Grounds Committee will be comparing the landscaping plans

submitted from Merlino’s Landscaping and Plymouth Nursery,
the two lowest bidders. We are looking at proposals that contain
perennial plants that will grow back each year, saving us from having
to purchase and plant so many annuals each year. At the August
meeting, the Grounds Committee will vote on the plan that best suits
our needs and submit this recommendation to the Board.

Rob Berlin, Chairman of the Visions Committee, recommended that

a new Highland House sign be correlated to the new street signs
that will be installed this summer, before we install new landscaping.
After much discussion, it was decided the new landscaping would
be installed as planned this fall. The new landscaping will certainly
make our clubhouse more visually appealing from the outside.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Highland Room

Submitted by: Kristine Fenton

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Clubhouse MEETING DATE: July 7, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:

Lorna DeGalan Tom Byrne, Board Liaison
Tom Neumann Judy Nakdimen, Board Liaison
Betty Parzych
Myra Santoni

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Kitchen Garbage Cans.
Members looked at information on Rubbermaid products and decided they
were too expensive. Will continue looking for rectangular cans on rollers.

2. Food in Main Lounge.

Will use the chalkboard kept in the Highland Room to remind residents
and guests at social events to enjoy their food in the Highland Room or
outside to avoid spills on upholstered furniture.

3. Website.
Members viewed Clubhouse photos taken by Judi Alessandri and selected
a series to be used in the Clubhouse Committee webpage. Tom Neumann
will follow up.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None

NEXT MEETING: August 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by: Judy Nakdimen

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Finance MEETING DATE: June 24, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:

Joyce Elvy, Chairman Joe Poma, Property Manager
Robert Armstrong, Co-Chairman Kathleen Connor, Board Member
Ray Paryzch
Ralph Downey
Hal Forstrom
Frank Jensen
Earl Smith
Beverly Dudley

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. When and why the ($50,000) potential line of credit would be used, as suggested in
the recent By Laws updates.

2. Highland Lake’s investments in different Franklin Templeton funds were explained by

Joe Poma.

3. Pool expenses were questioned. Joe Poma explained that city water alkalinity was not
correct which created chemical differences in the pool water.

4. Questions about “WOW” software being used in Maintenance and why co-owners
cannot use.

5. Highland Lakes Management’s 2010-2011 budget will be submitted to the Finance

Committee by the third week of July

6. Proposed roofing was discussed. A contractor has been hired to determine how long
before we actually need to replace the roofs on a building by building basis.

7. Highland Lakes sold the condo which was renovated by the association. Actual price
has not been disclosed.

8. Earl Smith made a recommendation that, should there be an overage in the insurance
account, the overage be applied to the new insurance account at budget time. The
recommendation was tabled.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None

NEXT MEETING: July 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. (See July 22nd report on the next page)

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Finance MEETING DATE: July 22, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:

Joyce Elvy, Chairman Joe Poma, Property Manager
Robert Armstrong, Co-Chairman Kathleen Connor, Board Liaison
Beverly Dudley, Secretary Sandy Nolan, Board Liaison
Joy Gaskin Judy Nakdimen, Board Member
Earl Smith Tom Byrne, Treasurer
Ray Paryzch
Hal Forstrom
Ralph Downey
Frank Jensen

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Joe Poma discussed the long term possible $16/mo per unit increase to cover projected
roofing and siding. The long term plan is still being worked on by the Treasurer and
Board Members.

2. Reviewed individual account categories in the proposed 2010-2011 budget that did
not change from the 2009-2010 budget. Opened for discussion, no objections, these
accounts were passed.

3. Reviewed June Financial Statements. No significant problems or questions.

4. Unit 550 was sold. It will appear on the books until it is cleared in August 2010. The
Unit sold for about $71,000; The net will be about $67,000.

5. Next meeting will cover those accounts with changes from the 2009-2010 budget.
Committee members are requested to review these accounts prior to the meeting.

6. Joe Poma mentioned purchasing a stumping machine (stump remover) for future
consideration. It would run about $3,000 but pay for itself because of all the stump
removal projects in the community.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None

NEXT MEETING: August 5, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by Beverly Dudley, Secretary

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Engineering MEETING DATE: July 14, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:

Linda Stalker, Secretary Kathy Baldwin, Board Liaison
Rick Hazen, Co-Chairman Kathleen Connor, Board Liaison
John La Marca
Terry McNally
Rod Stalker

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

1. Unit 481 Paver Patio
Rainman Landscaping Inc.
Meets HLCA Requirements

2. Unit 431 Basement Glass Block Windows with vent

D & G Glass installing

3. Unit 218 Cast Step (Back Yard)

by John G’s Scoop and Sweep
*Need More Information

4. Unit 301 Cement Patio (Concrete)

*Deferred for more information on drawing and measurements.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:

Recommend approval on #1 and #2
Need more information on #3 and #4**

NOTES:
**Upon further review at the July 19th Board Meeting, all four requests were
recommended for and received approval.

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Herald MEETING DATE: July 12, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Beverly Dudley, Chairperson
Wilma Leonard
Frank Eisenhauer

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Announcement was made that Michele Sutterfield, Herald Editor, is no
longer with Highland Lakes. A special “Thank You” for her dedication to
publishing and supporting the “Herald.” She was greatly appreciated and
will be missed.
2. Committee agreed that “You are a Winner” was not successful and will not
be continued at this time.
3. Finance Committee will be highlighted in the next issue of the Herald.
Robert Armstrong will photograph members. Wilma Leonard will submit
text.
4. We will possibly have photos of Women’s Club Salad Luncheon. A special
speaker is tentatively scheduled for the September 2nd “Pizza and Salad”
luncheon. Guests (male and female), are welcome
5. The Fun Page will have Sudoku and a Trivia quiz for August.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None

NEXT MEETING: Monday, August 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by: Beverly Dudley, Chairman

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Vision MEETING DATE: June 22, 2010

PRESENT:
Rob Berlin, Chair Tom Werner Board Liaisons: Kathy Baldwin
Robert Armstrong Gyda Werner
Ilio Alessandri Maureen Osiecki
Ralph Downey Don Rigo
Marti Peters Judi Alessandri
Liette Paiement Brad Todorov

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
A. Rob Berlin reviewed a color palette prepared for discussion purposes only.

B. The Lakes Clean-up held Saturday, June 19th was successful. Although only 6 families
participated, the banks of Silver Springs and Crystal Lake were cleared of debris.

C. Update on signage:
z arriving next Wed. or Thurs. on an Eagle Co truck
z will be stored in basement of clubhouse
z installation in July by Saturn

D. Discussion regarding patio fences and the possibility of homeowners buying their own
fences after the Board decided on style, material and color. As fence replacement is
not in the immediate long term reserve account, this discussion will be revisited in the
future.

E. Discussion regarding the poor condition of porches which diminishes curb appeal
of our homes especially along the major roads and is definitely a safety issue. A
motion was made by Brad Todorov and seconded by Tom Werner to recommend to
the Board of Directors that management be directed to inspect porches, send letters
to owners whose porch is in need of repair, and giving a deadline for the repair to be
completed. If the repair is not completed by the stated date, the porch will be repaired
by a contractor selected by the Board and the homeowner billed.
Motion passed with one opposed.

F. Discussion regarding the condition of patios. Many patios are eyesores and in need
of clean-up. A motion was made by Judi Alessandri and seconded by Marty Peters to
recommend that the Board of Directors enforce the Homeowners Manual regarding
patios as it relates to health and safety issues.
Motion passed with one opposed.

G. As the Grounds Committee is discussing the landscaping of the front of the clubhouse,
it was decided to contact this Committee and plan a joint meeting on July 6th.

Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

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COMMITTEE: Vision MEETING DATE: June 22, 2010

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:

1. That management be directed to inspect porches, send letters to owners whose porch
is in need of repair, giving a deadline for the repair to be completed. If the repair is not
completed by the stated date, the porch will be repaired by a contractor selected by the
Board and the homeowner billed.

2. To enforce the Homeowners Manual regarding patios as it relates to health and safety
issues.

NEXT MEETING: July 6th at 7:00 p.m. - Joint meeting with the Grounds Committee
July 27th at 6:00 p.m. - Regular meeting

Submitted by: Maureen Osiecki

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 MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors / Co-Owners
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager
RE: Property Managers Report
DATE: July, 2010

1. The new signs are being installed throughout the property. I could go on and on about what
people are saying about them, but they are basically conservative, classic-looking, uncluttered
and perfect. Each sign has been installed with its own mini drain-field underneath that will
prevent water from accumulating in the post and freezing during the winter. At first, people
were concerned that we were making the hood ornament before the car, but the old signs had
to go: rust, bent poles and all. A product of Vision Committee planning provided the colors and
design. Now your visitors and family do not have to look at old signs when they come over.

2. Water aerobics and swim lessons got off to a great start for the season with a higher turnout
this year for aerobics. We have had our fair share of problems with the pool pump equipment
and the alkalinity in the water, but all of that seems to be behind us. Next year, look forward
to some new pool covers that will save on boiler usage, or maybe even a new boiler for the
clubhouse that will heat the water much quicker and be 30% more energy efficient. The
current boiler may have to be replaced because it is taking weeks to heat the water. The Pool
Committee is also looking into tables, chairs and umbrellas over and above re-strapping some
of our older loungers.

3. I would like to welcome Shannon Crowley to our administrative office staff. Shannon joined us
from the Graphic Design field and has years of experience creating newsletters on a volunteer
basis for her church and magazine-quality publications for her former employer using upgraded
versions of our exact software package. I was hoping that her experience and hard-work
would provide an ongoing publication of the Herald, and the transition would be so smooth as
to be almost un-noticeable. If you are reading this in the August Herald, I was right. We wish
the outgoing Michele Sutterfield the best in her future endeavors.

4. As the budget season begins, I am conscious of our ongoing asphalt and concrete projects,
but also of upcoming roof replacements for the entire property. These necessities need to be
documented and funded for the future to avoid unnecessary upfront costs. As you are aware,
fiscal 2010 has been quite successful and operated far under-budget. Any savings realized
from these budgeted categories at year-end will be rolled over into our long-term savings
account to fund future projects. A successful budget year in 2009, for instance, was one of the
reasons why we were able to hire a new security guard and install our signage package with
no increase to the co-owners. The roofing project will be tricky. It is substantially covered, but
we have to determine the length of time that the project will run, and at the same time, keep
assessments reasonable by not placing too much baggage in the budget at once. At the same
time, we have to be conscious of any rising costs from vendors, utilities, etc. We look forward
to a strong and productive 2011 based on our current financial performance.

5. Roughly 36% of the residents have responded to the bylaws survey so far. Surprisingly, if put
to a vote today by those same residents, 4 out of 5 of the recent discretionary items would
have passed the 2/3 vote. The rental provision is right on the line, but it is too early to tell

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RE: Property Managers Report - Page 2

how the entire property would vote if we were able to get that sort of turnout. I will display the
results of the survey within the next month and post exact numbers on the office corkboard.

6. There have been some recent home purchases in Highland Lakes, but I am happy to report
that the number of foreclosures seems to be going down slightly. Those numbers are always
in a state of change, but I have not received foreclosure notices in quite some time.

7. The asphalt and concrete projects on Aqueduct Court, Amboy Court, and all of the seal-
coating and painting are happening very fast, simultaneously with other projects. Hopefully,
those annoying little flags and spray paint will be gone soon. I will remind everyone that the
inconvenience is more than offset by the better property values and the enhanced appearance
of your courtyard.

8. Remember that any suspicious activity during the evening hours can be reported to our
security guard, or the police. Pay particular attention to the docks, peninsulas and beaches
for loiterers. Many of them do not even live here.

9. Please help us in maintaining the beauty of Highland Lakes by reporting (or speaking with)
people that are not picking up after their pets or dumping loose trash in our dumpsters. Trash
disposal contracts expire, and have to be renewed.

10. Summertime is always a good time to: change your smoke detector battery, install a new
furnace filter for next season, pull weeds from the flower beds, and tuck-point loose brick in
your front porch. Just a few ideas for the week-ends!

11. I sent out the Silver Spring road petition in April, and unfortunately, I only received one phone
call from Marc Coriveau’s assistant. He never called me back. I never heard anything from
Laura Cox or Wayne County either. You, however, got those political flyers in your mailbox
asking you to vote for them. Please remember our road at the polls. They never responded
to anything. I will continue to monitor the situation.

12. The new Highland Lakes website has received thousands of hits. Although it is not quite
finished, check it out at www.hlca.us.

13. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Joe Poma, Property Manager

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 MAINTENANCE REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Property Manager, Co-Owners
FROM: Ken Wiewiora - Maintenance Superintendent
RE: Maintenance Report
DATE: July 17, 2010

Please review the proper disposal procedures of trash, compost, and building materials,
And Paints, located on all of the trash corrals on the property.
Waste Management – our trash hauler – WILL NOT PICK UP IMPROPERLY BAGGED
COMPOST OR TRASH, AND IMPROPERLY PLACED BUILDING MATERIALS.
Let’s all step-up to keep our community clean, & please report trash violators to the clubhouse.

1. Unit / Building repair: At this time we have two units that have leaks that will be reroofed this
month. Additionally, we will be starting next week the paint touch up requested work orders.

2. Pool: Last week the big pool pump bearings failed, but we were able to rebuild the pump in
house. Parts for the extra backup pump are on order.

3. Equipment: Latest week we had one rider mower out of service. We had to remove the
engine and replace all seals.

4. Lawn Sprinklers: Our underground sprinkler system, continues to have major pipe brakes.
The age of our current system is showing. Please be patient as Kevin is repairing these
breaks to get the system up and running. Additionally, per the new township ordinance we
are only allowed to water every other day. Highland Lakes has been granted a waiver in the
ordinance of watering on odd / even days, from Northville Township.

5. Grounds: Our grounds crew will be working on restoration around the concrete and asphalt
projects. OUR NEW SIGNS ARE HERE! The street sign replacement program will be
completed over the next two weeks. The contractor will be cleaning up around the signs and
doing the restoration. Over the past two months of storms we have lost many large branches
and a few trees mainly from wind damage. The grounds crew has spent days on cleanup
efforts. Please report to the club any dangerous issues found within our trees, like a large
broken branch that could fall and injure someone.

6. Boat registration stickers: Reminder that all boats need to stickered yearly. Boat impounding
will start this week. We will hold all impounded boats for 30 days, and then they will be
available for sale. Boat impound fees are $75. Also note that the boats must be stored in a
way as not to collect water. This will help prevent mosquito breading and nesting.

Please, if there are any ground or building concerns, contact the Club House at
1-248-349-4006 and request a work order to be submitted.

Thank You,
Ken Wiewiora, HLCA Maintenance Superintendent

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 The Highland Lakes Women’s Club Photos taken at the June Salad and Desert Potluck
Hosted by Beverly Dudley (picturedb elow) and her helpers.

The Highland Lakes Women’s Club

meets the first Thursday of every month,
Pictured below: Kathleen Connor, Sandy Nolan, Joy Gaskin, Tommie
excluding July and August at noon in the Sue Mullin, Anne Okonski and Wilma Leonard.
Clubhouse. We are also known as the
“Out to Lunch Bunch” because we visit
local restaurants for 8 of the 10 months.
Though our primary purpose is
socialization, we also support local
charities with donations in December of
each year. Recipients in the last few years
included Northville Civic Concern,
Humane Society of Washtenaw County,
Salvation Army and the USO. We raise
money through our Semiannual Book
Sales.
All adult women living in Highland
Lakes are invited to participate. Our next Pictured
to the left:
meeting will be Thursday, September 2nd Betty Parzych,
at the Clubhouse. Pauline
Raeburn,and
JudiA lessandri
Please join us!
Peggy Zonca, Coordinator
(248)348- 5283

UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Thursday, September. 2nd
- Pizza and Salad Luncheon.
Guest Speaker: John Sassaman

Thursday, October 7th - TBA

Arranged by Beverly Dudley

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 A JULY FOURTH
SURPRISE!
On the Fourth of July, our head
lifeguard, Clair, organized a
surprise celebration at the pool.
The fence was decorated with
red, white and blue crepe paper.
The guards were “decorated” too!
The guards had painted stars,
stripes and patriotic flags on
themselves.

There were also activities for children

and adults. There was a noodle race, a
diving contest and the “Big Splash” where
the contestants competed to see who
could make the biggest splash jumping
off of the diving board. Winners got
Popsicles.

It was truly a nice surprise for residents.

Everyone, including the onlookers,
enjoyed the games. We’d like to thank
the lifeguards for the their contribution to
Highland Lakes.
Submitted by:
Sandy Nolan

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YOUR COMMITTEES IN ACTION
One of the hardest
working co-owner
committees in
Highland Lakes is the
group that watches
over your money -
THE FINANCE
COMMITTEE.
This committee is charged with the task of making recommendations to the Board of
Directors regarding repairs, purchases, improvements and operating expenses. With an
annual budget over three million dollars, their efforts are important to the fiscal health of
our community. You may recall that the diligence of the Finance Committee and the Board
resulted in no increase in our monthly association fee this past year.
If not budgeted, an expenditure over $5000 has to first be submitted to the Finance Committee.
Cost of the project, its need or feasibility, the reputation and past performance of the bidder
are all considered before the committee makes its recommendation to the Board.
In May, other committees and departments present their “wish lists.” These requests are
studied, possibly revised and then presented to the Board with the recommendation of the
committee. In July, Joe Poma, Property Manager, submits his budget to the committee.
Again, the committee may suggest revisions to this budget request before submission to the
Board.
The second very important way the Finance Committee is over-seeing our funds is in the
handling of investments-again in an advisory capacity. Highland Lakes has never, in our
history, needed to impose a special assessment for major capital expenditures such as
roofs, siding and cement work. It’s been with careful planning and the aid of the Finance
Committee that a “rainy day fund” has been able to cover such major projects.
Any co-owner who wishes to participate on this very important committee can become a
voting member after attendance at three consecutive meetings. More participation is always
welcome; one need not be a CPA or a mathematician. Anyone who successfully budgets
spending to income can be a valuable addition to this committee.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Joyce Elvy (chair), Robert Armstrong (co-chair), Beverly Dudley, Ralph Downey,
Hal Forstrom, Joy Gaskin, Frank Jensen, Ray Paryzch, Earl Smith,
Board Liasons: Sandy Nolan, Tom Byrne
Article submitted by Wilma Leonard. Photograph taken by Robert Armstrong.

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have received a few donations from AT & T, and Home Depot to help defray the
cost which happens to be $595.00. Each gardener has contributed for participation.
To date we have collected $350.00 and hope to have the balance paid back to the
association by the end of September.
The garden is flourishing. We gardeners go out, weed and water. We are
waiting patiently for our vegetables and fruit to appear. We had a late start in
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To the Neighborhood
SAVOY COURT
John and Kelly Pugno
The Pugno family moved to Highland Lakes from Bloomfield Hills. John grew up in Plymouth and attended
Plymouth Christian Academy and received a degree in international business from Alliant International University
in California. He enjoys his job as a consultant in Renewable Energy. Kelly moved to Michigan from California
and enjoys living in Michigan. The Pugno’s have 2 small children and enjoy the amenities at Highland Lakes,
especially the swimming pool. John loves bicycling and education and is constantly learning. Besides raising
their children, Kelly is planning to return to college and likes traveling.

OLD BRIDGE COURT

Tobias and Annika Lueck
Tobias and Annika are in the USA on a 3-year international assignment and have lived at Highland Lakes
for about a year. Tobias is working for a German Engineering Company that is located in Northville. Tobias
studied engineering at a university in Berlin, Germany and Annika left her job as an accounting assistant in
order to come to the USA. Since they have been in the US, they welcomed a new member to the family. Their
daughter Malina was born last year, and is now a German and American citizen. They like living in the USA
and find Americans to be very friendly, open and communicative. He likes ice hockey and Annika likes cooking
and obviously Tobias enjoys the wonderful meals she prepares. They like the green and clean area in Highland
Lakes and enjoy taking walks around the area but miss the sidewalks and bicycle paths that are everywhere in
Germany.

DEARBORN COURT
Emily and Eric Edoff
Congratulations to Emily and Eric Edoff on their marriage in July. Erik moved from Farmington and Emily from
Commerce Township to Highland Lakes. Emily received her degree in education from Michigan State University
and taught last year in an elementary school in Holly. At this time, she is interviewing for a new teaching
position. Erik is completing his studies as an elementary school teacher at Oakland University and is working at
a country club in Bloomfield Hills to support his studies. They both enjoy bicycling and traveling and spent their
honeymoon in Hawaii. They enjoy their neighbors and relaxing at the swimming pool.

NORWOOD COURT
Vitor and Beth Imbuzeiro
Vitor and Beth live on Norwood Court. Vitor is a native Brazilian born in Rio de Janeiro, and Beth grew up near
Lansing. Although they are new homeowners, Vitor and Beth rented a unit on Lake Success Drive for 2 years.
They loved the Highland Lakes community so much they decided to make it their long-term home. Vitor is on the
men’s basketball coaching staff at Schoolcraft College and Beth works for an automotive supplier in Plymouth.
Before moving to Michigan Vitor and Beth lived in Japan for over 10 years, where they met, married and started
a family. Their 3 children are now 7, 5 and 2. Their family enjoys outdoor activities, especially going to the pool.
They can be seen there almost every day in the summer. Vitor and Beth like living in Highland lakes because
of the wonderful amenities and the great neighbors and friends they have here.
WELCOME ALL!
Highland Lakes Welcome Committee
Marianne Brandt
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 A Resident has called in to report
a rash of thefts in Highland Lakes.
Who is committing these crimes?
The answer is thirteen to fourteen
year old teens. The teenagers are
befriending our kids, teaching them
bad habits - and stealing us blind.
The co-owner who called
reported that $700-$800 worth of merchandise was stolen from her home. Another
family had $1500 stolen from the home. (Obviously, leaving large amounts of cash
at home is not a good idea under any circumstance.) There was also an expensive
professional fishing pole taken
What happens to the stolen items? They end up on Craig’s List or are disposed of
in some other way. What can be done about this problem? We must be super-aware of
who we let into our homes. Find out who your kid’s friends are. Find out where they
come from. If you suspect anything fishy - trust your gut. They are also “car-hopping”
which means they look for unlocked cars and steal whatever they can.
The above co-owners contacted the police, and filed complaints. If you should fall
prey to these scams, you should do the same. The police WANT to know.
As usual, remember to keep patio and porch lights on after dark and keep an eye out
for suspicious activity.
Sandy Nolan, Board Liaison
Court Captain Committee

By the way... Did you know that maintenance will paint your front door for
you? Just call the clubhouse at 248-349-4006 and submit a work order.
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Trivia
1. How long does it take the average person to fall asleep?
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2. What is a group of kangaroos called?
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3. How long would it take to hard boil an ostrich egg?
C. 4 hours

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 FUZZY FRIENDS JOB SITE

SAMANTHA HIPWOOD.................248/679-5336
Dog Walking & Dog sitting
GARRETT KEMPF..............................248/380-8227
Babysitting. Age: 18
Any odd jobs including lawn and yard work, snow
shoveling, pet care, plant and garden care, car
CALEB KEMPF...............................248/380-8227
washing , any miscellaneous errands. Age:12.
Any odd jobs including lawn and yard work,
snow shoveling, pet care, plant and garden care,
MICAH KEMPF...................................248/380-8227
miscellaneous errands. Age: 15.
Lawn and yard work, pet care, car washing, helping
with various jobs. Age: 15.
CHRISTOPHER KEMPF.................248/380-8227
Any odd jobs including lawn and yard work, snow
SAVANNAH MAIZE.............................248/9743862
shoveling, pet care, plant and garden care, car
Odd jobs. Pet sitting and babysitting. Age: 16.
washing, any miscellaneous errands. Age:13.
STUART SAULES..............................734/546-8129
Any odd jobs, yard work, pet care, car washing.

BABY SITTER LIST

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

Samantha Hipwood, 18 .......248/679-5336

Caleb Kempf, 15 ..................248/380-8227
Savanna Maize, 15...............248/974-3862
Olivia Martin, 16...................248/449-6254
Ellie Mindick, 17 ..................248/347-1190
Holly Penny, 16 ....................248/740-8243
Isabel Rocha, 121/2 ...............248/344-8858
Raquelle Sands, 13 .............248/921-7582

The board of direcTors disclaims any responsibiliTy in The hiring of These young people, which is a personal maTTer beTween hired help and residenTs.

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 HIGHLAND LAKES HERALD AD RATES
All advertising accepted on a prepaid basis. Make checks payable to Highland Lakes Condominium
Association. The Highland Lakes Herald is distributed monthly to 691 homes. Copy requiring
resetting type will be charged design fees as per the following schedule and must be paid in advance.

1/8 SIZE ONE MONTH PREPAID YEARLY

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3-3/4 X 2-1/2 $15.00 $135.00

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* No fee with 1 year or 6 month prepaid commitment

THE HERALD DEADLINE IS THE 20TH OF EACH MONTH

For more information, contact Shannon in the Clubhouse: 248-349-4006 or email shannon@hlca.us

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

Anchor Ironwood Neptune

Brandon Schultz.........734-765-1214 Esther Allison....................880-1673 Robert Armstrong..............912-0266

Althea Itham Norwood

Susan Diagnault.........734-502-2368 Bob Rudolph.....................924-2600 Donna McNally..................347-0999

Amboy Juliet Oakland

Brad Todorov.....................380-1611 Sandy Nolan (B 8)..............349-3587 Earl Smith..........................349-6478
Sandy Nolan (B 9)
Andover Old Bridge
Pam Takacs.......................374-0864 Kenyon Linda Tomica.....................349-6107
Elizabeth Dombles..............Unlisted
Aqueduct Pond
Frank Eisenhauer..............348-9650 Lagoon Diane Pittaway..................347-1078
Chris Van Arnam...............982-3978
Bryn Mawr Queen Anne
Gloria Janks......................305-8044 Lehigh Kathy Baldwin...................380-6429
Joe Coshatt.......................380-0552
Dartmouth Richards
Sue Misiulis.......................344-4949 Lehigh Lane Martin Tingstad..................344-4928
Patricia Pavlic.............734-355-6911 Dianne Hartman................229-3884

Sandy
Dearborn Leidel Beverly Brenner.................348-2982
Clem Tulley........................349-3125 Barbara Adams.................912-9866

Lilac Savoy
Dorothy Gay Sharon Rossow.................349-3091
Barbara Evans..................348-3087
Sonya Flegal.....................344-9789

Longwood Schoolhouse
Eddington Peggy Zonca.....................348-5283
Jim O’Connor....................344-6600
David Duey........................305-9344

Lyric Seabrook
Farragut ............................................VACANT
Ray Parzych......................349-9370
Lorraine Scully (B 89 & 90)....344-8703
Janice Booher (B 88)...........344-4229
Madison Valiant
Elaine Horwath....................Unlisted Ilio Alessandri....................449-6959
Hayes
D. & G. Loudy (B 30)...........349-3308
John LaMarca...................773-7597 Malvern Viewpoint
(B 28, 29, 31, 32) Connie Haworth................349-5047 Stanley Roberson..............596-1239

Inlet Mann Whitman

Tom Kopack......................344-9743 Liz Thuss....................734-558-0220 Frank Jensen.......................Unlisted

Irongate Mariner Windsor

Pauline Raeburn...............344-9791 Douglas Perrin..................767-5406 Tom Werner.......................349-4459

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 AUGUST 2010
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Clubhouse Grounds Finance Hot Dog Daze
Committee - Committee - Committee - - 12 noon
7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Herald Engineering Euchre Club - Pancakes on
Committee - Committee - 7:00 p.m. the Patio -
7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.

15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Board Finance
Meeting Committee -
- 7:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Vision Euchre Club - Ice Cream

Committee - 7:00 p.m. Extravaganza
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

29 30 31 1 2 3 4

Women’s
Pizza and
Salad Lunch
- 12 noon

CLUBHOUSE SUMMER HOURS POOL HOURS

Monday - Friday...............9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Friday..................Noon - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday..........Noon - 9:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday............11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Don’t Forget the Pool Closing Party

September 5th at 4:30 p.m.