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 Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Margaret (Peggy) Zonca, President

Denise Hein, Vice President
Sandy Nolan, Secretary
Guy Balok, Treasurer
Michael Baynes, Director
Michelle Todorov, Director
Randy Blaylock, Director

This section of the Herald contains minutes of the Board of Directors’ meetings
and management information. This section is the official medium of communica-
tions of the Association as prescribed by Board Resolution R-6, March 22, 1976.
We recommend that you not only read but save this section of the Herald for future
reference. Resolutions and Regulations approved by the Board become part of
your Association By-Laws.

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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY
CLUBHOUSE INFORMATION:
20301 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI 48167
Phone: 248-349-4006 E-mail: clubhouse@hlca.us
Fax: 248-349-8821 Web: www.HLCA.us
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Margaret Zonca, President........... 248-444-1103 Michelle Todorov, Director............ 248-380-1611
Denise Hein, Vice-President......... 734-395-5422 Michael Baynes, Director..............248-826-9435
Guy Balok, Treasurer.................... 734-667-3507 Randy Blaylock, Director..............734-673-8733
Sandy Nolan, Secretary............... 248-349-3587
PERSONNEL
Joe Poma........................................Property Manager Terry Duke................................Senior Receptionist
Beth Adams..............................................Bookkeeper Amy Croan............................................Receptionist
Emily Lutzenkirchen.....Publications & Records Assistant LaTrina Calhoun..................................Receptionist

COMMITTEE INFORMATION
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON
Court Liaison Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Michael Baynes, & Guy Balok

Engineering Aric Tosqui ----- Guy Balok & Randy Blaylock

Community Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Guy Balok, Peggy Zonca & Michelle Todorov

Finance Kathy Baldwin & ----- Guy Balok & Denise Hein
Barb Balok

Grounds Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Guy Balok & Denise Hein

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

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

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

Committee

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


RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Michelle Todorov

Tennis Bud Wright 734-476-3522 Michelle Todorov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After Hours Emergency/Security.....................................................................................................248-349-4006
Northville Township Police-Non-Emergency .................................................................................248-349-9400
Northville Township Fire Department ..........................................................................................248-348-5807
Northville Township Police and Fire Emergency ........................................................................................... 911
After Hours Maintenance Emergency ..........................................................................................248-349-4006
Assessment/Billing Inquiries .....................................................................................................248-349-4006
Consumers Power Company .......................................................................................................800-477-5050
DTE-Electric Company ...............................................................................................................800-477-4747
Hazardous Waste Information .....................................................................................................734-326-3936
HLCA WOW! Account Rep (Bob Sivori) ........................................................................................248-808-9872
WOW! Sales & Support ............................................................................................................1-866-496-9669
AT&T Sales & Support (Phone or U-Verse) ..................................................................................800-288-3466
Website .......................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.us
Association Facebook Page ..............................................................................................facebook.com/hlca.mi

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Highland Lakes
Herald

The Highland Lakes Herald is the official news medium of

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

Herald Staff The staff of the Highland Lakes Herald serves on a voluntary
Ray Parzych basis. Editorials reflect the opinions of the staff and are not
Betty Parzych construed as representative of the general membership of
Joel Lutz the Association.
Ilio Alessandri
Luther Evans The Herald welcomes comments, suggestions and articles
Beverly Dudley from its readers. All material submitted for publication
in the Herald must be true, factual, and newsworthy. The
editor reserves the right to withhold items from publication
pending verification of facts. In some cases where items
are of a critical or controversial nature, the editor reserves
the right to solicit comments from those with opposing
viewpoints.

Materials submitted for publication are to be given to the

receptionist in Highland House. All materials submitted
must be signed, but signatures will be withheld upon request.
Communications to the Herald should be in writing. No
material will be accepted for publication in the upcoming
issue after the 20th of the month.

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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - November 21, 2022
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes Condominium Association was held on the
third Monday of the month, in accordance with the By-Laws of the Association. President Peggy Zonca called the
November 21, 2022, regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:02 p.m.
Attendance
The following Directors were present: Peggy Zonca, Denise Hein, Sandy Nolan, Michelle Todorov, Michael
Baynes, Randy Blaylock, and Guy Balok. Also present were Joe Poma, Property Manager and Emily Lutzenkirchen,
Publications & Records Assistant. 7 co-owners attended.
Approval of Minutes: Maintenance repair and supplies were unfavorable at
Board Action: Motion by Guy Balok, support by Denise $1,928, mainly due to a major foundation repair. Trash
Hein, to approve and file the minutes of October 17, removal was $801 negative but is an improvement
2022, Executive session of the Board of Directors. All from last October’s numbers.
in favor. Motion passed.
Long-term costs included two hot water tanks for the
Finance Report: clubhouse, an ongoing gutter cleaning project, siding
Joe Poma reported. consultant fees, and a base payment for re-siding a
building on Lehigh Court. The gutter washing project
In September, the income category was $2,030 positive, has completed approximately twenty-nine buildings
owing primarily to the AT&T income check and and will resume in the spring.
incidental fees collected for items such as condominium
questionnaires, IDs, and boat licenses. For the month of October, the Association is favorable
by $28,507.
The administrative expense was $2,794 favorable.
Most of this was due to no excessive costs in the Board Action: Motion by Guy Balok, support by Sandy
category of community administration. There were Nolan, to approve and file the Financial Report of
no significant  repairs or orders. Because the security November 21, 2022. All in favor. Motion passed.
position did not last into October, the security payroll
expense contributed to the favorability. Also, a Treasurer Report:
foreclosed unit was written off as an expense. Guy Balok reported.

Last month the association wrote $362,287 in checks.

Utility costs were favorable by $22,122, owing primarily The delinquencies were at $48,765.70 or about 1.25%
to the gas, water, and sewer categories. It is still too early of the budget.
to tell whether this results from the budget spread or a
well-budgeted category. Clubhouse Committee Report: page 9
Discussion: The Holiday Gathering has received 47
The Association was unfavorable in the clubhouse and RSVPs so far. The committee was praised for how
pool expenses by $5,238. The clubhouse’s hot water beautifully decorated the clubhouse is for the holidays.
tank venting system needed repairing. In addition, a
large new pool pump was purchased to have on hand Board Action: Motion by Denise Hein, support by
Sandy Nolan, to approve the Clubhouse Committee
in case the current one failed. The pump was supposed report of November 7, 2022, with no recommendations.
to arrive last year, but it came this fiscal year due to All in favor. Motion Passed.
material shortages, resulting in an overage in the pool
supplies category. Court Liaison Committee Report: page 10
Board Action: Motion by Randy Blaylock, support
The grounds expense category was favorable at by Michelle Todorov, to approve the Court Liaison
$6,530. This is due to no significant vehicle repairs Committee report of November 3, 2022, with no
and maintenance wages that are favorable because the recommendations. All in favor. Motion Passed.
Association is currently down three staff members.
Extermination is an unfavorable $3,245 due to an Grounds Committee Report: page 11
increase in large rodents on the property that we must Discussion: The committee provided a lengthy list
trap. of companies that they contacted for a bid on the
clubhouse’s front landscaping. They had hoped for
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three or four proposals to present to the Board, but they Finance Committee Report: page 13
only received one. However, the committee was able to Board Action: Motion by Randy Blaylock, support
secure a meeting with one other company Wednesday, by Sandy Nolan, to approve the Finance Committee
to do an initial walkthrough to see if they are interested report of October 17, 2022. The recommendations
in the project. to the Board were approved last month. All in favor.
Motion Passed.
The one bid presented at the meeting is from Blackstone Herald Committee: page 14
Landscaping, Inc. The bid is within budget and at a Discussion: The committee is currently attempting
reasonable price. However, the committee disagreed to relaunch and gain momentum. The officers and
on some plant choices, so it may cost a little more dates for the official monthly meetings have yet to be
depending on the final decisions, so the committee determined. There is a recommendation asking the
requested that the Board approve the project for a Board for approval to submit a change in Emily’s job
maximum of $20,000. description to include editor to the EEDC.
The Board advised the committee to give the second Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by
company two weeks after the initial meeting to submit Denise Hein, to approve the Herald Committee report
a bid. Because there is no Board meeting in December, of November 18, 2022, and the recommendation that
if the company decides not to bid or the pricing is the EEDC updates Emily’s job description. All in favor.
exorbitant, the Board can vote by e-mail for the bid from Motion Passed.
Blackstone Landscaping. If they do submit a proposal
and it is competitive, the committee will convene a Co-owner Forum:
special meeting to review the submissions and make a A co-owner asked the Board to look over her
decision. engineering request. The engineering committee and
the Board approved the paperwork for the door she
A shrub removal program exists in which a dead, wanted to be installed, but it failed inspection because
diseased, or overgrown shrub can be reviewed by the it did not match the door circled with caming on the
committee and removed by the Association. If a resident window. The Board will meet in a closed session to
decides to replace a removed shrub, the Association discuss this.
will reimburse them $10 for up to two shrubs per
year. The committee recommends increasing the Lawn and leaf bag pickup concludes on the last day of
November. Joe will remind residents through a robocall.
$10 reimbursement to $30. Residents who pull their
Lawn and leaf bag pickup collection will resume in
shrubs are not reimbursed. It was suggested that the April 2023.
reimbursement program have a yearly budget limit.
New Business:
Board Action: Motion by Randy Todorov, support In December, there will be no public meeting. Happy
by Denise Hein, to approve the Grounds Committee Holidays!
report of November 14, 2022, and the recommendation
to increase the shrub replacement amount from $10 to Board Action: Motion by Guy Balok, support by
$30. All in favor. Motion Passed. Denise Hein, to adjourn the public meeting. All in
favor. Motion Passed.
Engineering Committee Report: page 12 Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Discussion: Permits are required for some engineering
projects. Once a co-owner’s request has been approved,
the Association requires a copy of all permits to be
given to the office before work can begin.

Board Action: Motion by Randy Blaylock, support by

Michael Baynes, to approve the Engineering Committee
report of November 16, 2022, and the recommendation
to approve modifications #1-5. All in favor. Motion
Passed.
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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Clubhouse Committee MEETING DATE: November 7, 2022

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:

Barb Balok, Co-Chair Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Kathy Baldwin, Co-Chair Guy Balok, Board Treasurer
Yvonne Wilson
Richard Wilson
Mary Kay Wimsatt
Elaine Anderson
Charlene Cach

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. Holiday Decorating: Clubhouse Committee members will be decorating the clubhouse on Saturday, November 19th.

2. HLCA Holiday Party: On Saturday, December 3rd the Clubhouse Committee will be hosting a Holiday Party from
7-10 pm. There will be no charge for this event. We are asking people to reserve seating in advance encouraging
neighbors to get together and reserve a table. The evening will include holiday music, 50/50 raffle, ugly sweater con-
test, and bingo with prizes. Registration deadline is November 28th. Late registrations will NOT be accommodated.

3. Book Re Shelving: Wednesday, November 30th @ 10 am

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Monday, January 9th, 2023 @ 6 p.m.

Submitted by Barb Balok

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Court Liaison Committee MEETING DATE: November 3, 2022

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:

Joel Lutz, Chairperson Kathy Baldwin Guy Balok, Board Liaison
Sharon Smith, Secretary Marianne Brandt Peggy Zonca, Board President
Liz Oliver Michael Baynes, Board Liaison
Dianne Hartman
Anita Mitzel
Janice Howard
Nancy Terwin
Marsha Mistecki
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. There are two courts to cover this month - Dearborn and Windsor. Marsha will cover Dearborn; Joel will cover
Windsor.

2. The trash documents will be in the Herald this month as inserts so they can be saved by residents. A copy will be
posted outside the trash enclosures.
Marianne handed out a document with the number of trash bins in each enclosure. Guy reported that a company has
been hired to address the trash issue. The first phase will be to investigate the current situation and propose short-
term solutions. They will report to the Board before proceeding to the second phase of long-term solutions.

3. The parking policy during snow removal was removed in answer to a question about where to move cars.

4. Kathy Baldwin announced the start of Helping Hands, a service to help residents who need rides. An article will be in
the December Herald with more information.

5. Kathy also announced that welcoming new residents will begin again with some revisions.

6. CPR dates will be arranged for Dec/Jan for staff and later in the year for others.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, December 1, 2022 @ 7 p.m.

Submitted by Sharon Smith

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Grounds Committee MEETING DATE: November 14, 2022
MEMBERS PRESENT: Elaine Anderson GUESTS PRESENT:
Yvonne Wilson, Vice Chairperson Rosemary Campion Guy Balok, Board Liaison
Sharon Smith, Secretary Terry Bradley Peggy Zonca, Board President
Debie Bradley Michelle Todorov, Board Member
Earl Smith Barb Balok, Guest

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
OLD BUSINESS
1. Clubhouse landscaping: We have received a bid and drawing from one company. Two have withdrawn and one
said they would have it by tomorrow. Much discussion followed regarding the next step and the one drawing that
was received. The committee was divided as to whether to try and proceed with the one drawing or to try to get
more. The drawing was reviewed with approval for the overall design but several wishes for different plants. The
drawing will be shared with the board. The changes would likely increase the bid.

NOTE: since the meeting another landscape company has agreed to look at our project.

2. Shrub removal requests: Two requests that were dated before the deadline but were not picked up . They will be
given to Joe to share with Jason. There were two requests for tree removal that were also given to Joe. Shrub removal
will begin once fall cleanup is finished. It was clarified that “removal” could mean pulling or cutting to the ground.

3. Repair of bridges and new dock: Joe has reached out to Seaside Seawalls regarding a new dock, bridge repairs,
filling in the gaps at the top of the Crystal Lake stairs, and placement of the cap stones. He has not heard when it will
be done.

NEW BUSINESS
1. Tree and shrub planting request: One request to plant a tree was received. Richard reached out to the resident and
has not heard back. One request was received to replace two shrubs that were removed. Richard reached out to the
co-owner, stating it would be spring before they could be replaced. Replacement would follow the shrub removal
policy.

2. Reimbursement for shrubs removed: Discussion was held regarding the reimbursement amount for shrub
replacement for dead, diseased or overgrown shrubs. In the interest of encouraging shrub replacement for these
shrubs the committee recommends that the reimbursement amount be increased from $10 per shrub to $30 per
shrub. This would be instituted with next year's shrub removal program.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. The fence has been installed at the eight mile entrance.
2. Three new shrubs have been planted at the seven mile entrance sign.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:
1. The committee requests guidance from the Board on how to proceed with the landscape project. 3 options.
- Proceed with the one bid with possible changes regarding some of the plants chosen. This would likely increase the bid amount.
- Continue to pursue more bids to present in January (potential bid forthcoming from Transitions, Llc)
- Approve roll over of funds to the next budget year if the project can’t be completed in this fiscal year.
2. It is recommended that the reimbursement amount for replacement shrubs be increased from $10 to $30 on the shrub removal
form. The limit remains at 2 shrubs per year and the shrub must be dead, diseased or overgrown.

NEXT MEETING: Next meeting will be in March 2023. A special meeting may be called before that if needed to
review landscape plans.
Submitted by Sharon Smith

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Engineering Committee MEETING DATE: November 16, 2022
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Aric Tosqui, Chairperson Guy Balok, Board Liaison

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

1 Unit 90 Windows (8)

Installation by: Wallside Windows
Notes: Meets HLCA requirements

2 Unit 129 Windows (3)

Installation by: Wallside Windows
Notes: Meets HLCA requirements

3 Unit 355 Guardrail

Installation by: Novi Fence
Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements

4 Unit 482 Bedroom Wall Removal

Installation by: Dan Sullivan
Notes: Recommend approval upon co-owner
giving proof of the building and electrical
permits being pulled prior to work starting.

5 Unit 506 Guardrail

Installation by: Novi Fence
Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: To approve modifications #1-5 with permits pulled for #4 (see notes).
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Aric Tosqui

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Finance Committee MEETING DATE: October 17, 2022

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:

Barb Balok, Co-Chairperson Guy Balok, Board Liaison
Kathy Baldwin, Co-Chairperson Denise Hein, Board Liaison
Charlene Cach, Secretary Joe Poma, Property Manager
Joyce Elvy
Richard Wilson
Maureen Osiecki
Dave Scully

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Reviewed September Financial Reports, the end of the Fiscal Year, with discussion around some ex-
penses that exceeded budget.
• community trash
• utility expenses
• equipment repair
• tree and shrub maintenance
• preventative maintenance on units
• administrative software upgrades
2. Gutters for seven buildings completed. Project should be done by the end of the year.
3. Siding is three buildings behind schedule. The hope is to get caught up assuming no issues with supplies
and staffing.
4. Reviewed bids for Solid Waste Evaluation.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:

1. Select a company to evaluate Highland Lakes current solid waste issue and provide recommendations. Two proposals
received to date.
2. To move forward with Reserve Study as budgeted.

NEXT MEETING: Monday, January 16, 2023 @ 5 p.m.

Submitted by Charlene Cach

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Herald Committee MEETING DATE: November 18, 2022

MEMBERS PRESENT: NOT IN ATTENDANCE:

Emily Lutzenkirchen, Editor Sandy Nolan
Guy Balok, Facilitator Peggy Zonca
Barb Balok Charlene Cach
Kathy Baldwin Denise Hein
Cheryl Huizing
Mary Kay Wimsatt

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Appointment of Executive Members: The election of executive positions has been postponed until January Meeting.
Meeting date shall be determined by email and will be posted in the Herald.

2. Advertising: Current advertising was discussed along with new ideas of how to attract new advertisers.

3. Editor position: The Committee recognizes Emily Lutzenkirchen as the Editor and would like to offer a formal rec-
ommendation to EEDC so that her job description will reflect the same.

4. Editorials: Discussion of returning Editorials to the Herald was had. Committee to review and modify rules for fu-
ture Board approval.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: Support and forward recommendation of updating Emily’s job descrip-
tion to include Editor.
NEXT MEETING: TBD
Submitted by Guy Balok

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

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

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

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

Check the box below that applies to you:

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

Please describe:

Date: Unit #:

Co-Owner Name:

Address:

Phone(s):

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

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

October 2022

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

During the weekend, how much snowfall is required before

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why does the Association have an adopted snow policy?

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

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We moved to Michigan in 1997 and bought a condo in Highland Lakes. My husband and I were both raised in
the country, and we knew right away that it was the perfect place to raise our kids. All the woods, lakes, and
animals took us both back to our childhood, and it quickly became a place we loved to call home. Our kids
loved it too. Growing up here helped to foster my kids’ love and respect for nature and it carried over into
their adulthood. As adults, they have backpacked and hiked all over America and overseas. We have often
heard it said that “Highland Lakes is Northville’s best kept secret,” and we believe it is.

As a mom, I felt as if the lake behind our home helped to raise our
children. That she watched them grow as they fished, swam, and
played at the water’s edge, looking down at their reflection as she
gazed back at theirs. Some days, I felt she loved them as much as I
did. And I knew as they grew, she missed those days they spent with
her as much as me.

My oldest daughter is now thirty-one. She and I recently wrote and

illustrated a children’s book called The Acorn & the Oak. Her
beautifully detailed watercolors bring the book to life. The Acorn &
the Oak is a story of a young girl, her mother, and their love of an old
oak tree. It has truly touched the hearts of all ages. Last May, The
Magnolia Company, along with their sister company Seeds of Life,
started selling our book with their saplings. We sell just as many
books to adults for other adults as we do for children. We are often told it is their child’s favorite book, and
grandparents who have bought it for their grandchildren come back to buy it for other family members and
their friends. It is a story of nature, family, and finding hope after loss.

I wrote the book in memory of my aunt who lost her husband when she was forty-three years old. Over the
years, she lost four of her six children. Despite so much loss, she remained kind and thankful throughout her
life and continued to see all the beauty in the world around her. At ninety-three, when my aunt’s health
began to fail, her children asked what her wishes were. She still wanted to live. When we lost her, they asked
if I would write a story for her funeral. I wrote the story of The Acorn & the Oak. It was only fitting. After all,
in all the forest, it is the oak tree that is known best for its beauty and its strength. The little girl in the story is
me, and my mom, and the Great Old Oak Tree is my aunt.

Jessica and I wish to give back to a community that we have loved so much by donating two books to the
clubhouse. We hope to foster the same enthusiasm that my kids shared for all the wildlife and nature that we
have all been lucky enough to call home. Although the book is about loss, my aunt loved the world around
her and continued to see all the beauty in it. Our goal is to share her mission. We moved into the houses
when my youngest was six years old and even though we were just a quarter of a mile away; I think I cried
every day. I missed the neighbors who became family and our condo on the lake. Although we are no longer
a part of the Highland Lakes Condominiums, it will always own such a huge part of our hearts.

Our book is found in several stores in Northville, and several surrounding communities, as well as our website
Paintedthistlepress.com. It is also on Seeds of Life and The Magnolia Company where you can purchase the
book with a sapling to be planted as a living memorial. There is so much more to the story of The Acorn & the
Oak that we love sharing. We love talking to different organizations and being involved with fundraisers,
especially those involved with nature, and finding hope after loss. You can reach out through our email on
the website or at rhondaaccardo@gmail.com. Sincerely Rhonda Accardo

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 Thank you, Thomas, for Recycling
We are blessed to live in a diverse community of all ages, from newborns to 90+ years old. Most
people in our community follow the policies of keeping Highland Lakes neat and clean, but once
in a while, we have some people who ignore these policies. Though we have had some
complaints regarding the behavior of some children at Highland Lakes, we hope that children
enjoy living in Highland Lakes and that parents teach them about the policies and procedures. A
great example was last week. On my daily walk, I saw Thomas, one of the young boys living at
Highland Lakes, deposit a trash bag and a couple of
cardboard boxes into one of the trash bins. When I
saw it, I asked him, “Did you know the boxes have to
be flattened and recycled in the recycling dumpster at
the clubhouse, which was outlined in a flyer in the last
HERALD?” When I told him, Thomas was unsure and
searched for information on his cell phone but didn’t
deposit the boxes. As I continued my walk, I was glad
to run into Thomas again as he was on his way to the
clubhouse, and I accompanied him to watch him
deposit the boxes in the dumpster. However, Thomas
wanted to make sure he followed the rules, so he
went inside the clubhouse to ask the receptionist, who
assured him he was doing the right thing “to save the
planet” by recycling the boxes. Since Thomas told me
he is helping several neighbors to deposit their trash,
he
walked away with a copy of the latest Trash Collections Policy and Procedures to make sure
that not only his parents but also the residents of Highland Lakes, for whom Thomas deposits
their trash, are assured that Thomas follows the procedures and policies
I am sure Mark and Kelly Williams, his parents, are proud of Thomas for following our policies
and setting an example for all of us to follow, keeping our community neat and clean.

Note to residents: If you have misplaced the latest Trash Collection Policy and Procedures,
they are on the Highland Lakes website -
https://hlca.us/pdf/HLCAWelcomePackage.pdf
Submitted by Marianne Brandt

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 Easy Chicken Tetrazzini
Prep Time: 15 MINUTES Cook Time: 45 MINUTES Total Time: 1 HOUR Servings: 8

10 ounce can cream of chicken soup 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

10 ounce can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup frozen peas
2 cups sour cream 1 pound seasoned cooked chicken , chopped or shredded
1/2 cup butter , melted 1 pound thin spaghetti , cooked al dente
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh chopped parsley , for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
In large bowl whisk together both soups, sour cream, butter, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until combined.
Stir in the peas, chicken, and spaghetti; toss to combine until fully coated.
Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the cheeses.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes until cheese is melted and
casserole is hot throughout.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 5-10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!

Recipe submitted by Kathy Baldwin

Original recipe from www.bellyfull.net

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 Thank You Grounds Committee
Walking around Curtis Lake, one morning, I saw one of our neighbors pulling a cart with lots of bottles of
water…hmmm, what were they doing with all the water bottles? Richard
and Sharon were
keeping newly
planted trees alive
since we did not
have much rain
during the last few
weeks. Thank you, members of the Ground
Committee, to keeping Highland Lakes’ trees
alive.

Submitted by Marianne Brandt

Saturday, December 17, 10 am – 1 pm: Children’s Holiday Shopping Day

Kids can find holiday gifts or create their own craft for loved ones for $20 and under. A gift-wrapping station will be
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 December 2022
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3
Morning Stretch
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Adult Holiday
Women’s Club Gathering
noon 7:00 p.m. -
Court Liaison 10:00 p.m.
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
Trash Pickup
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Wednesday Crafters Morning Stretch
Noon - 2 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Trash Pickup Trash Pickup

11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Wednesday Crafters Morning Stretch
Noon - 2 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
(gnomes)
Book Club 1:00 p.m.

Trash & Bulk Pickup Trash Pickup

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Wednesday Crafters Morning Stretch
Noon - 2 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
(observed) Clubhouse
Clubhouse Closed
Closes at 1 p.m.
Trash Pickup Trash Pickup

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Morning Stretch New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve
Christmas Day Christmas Day 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
(observed)
(observed) Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Clubhouse Closed Clubhouse Closed
Closed
Closes at 1 p.m.

Trash & Bulk Pickup Trash Pickup

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Morning Stretch
New Year’s Day New Year’s Day Wednesday Crafters
9:30 a.m.- 10:15 a.m.
Noon - 2 p.m.
Closed (observed)
Women’s Club
Clubhouse Closed noon
Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
Trash Pickup Trash Pickup

CLUBHOUSE WINTER HOURS