March 2024 Herald
March 2024 Herald
March 2024 Herald
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
March 2024 Herald
Board Meeting
March 18, 2024
Pancake Breakfast
Page 13
Day Trippin’
Page 14
What’s Cooking?
Page 20
Women’s Club
Page 25
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Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors
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
Sandy Nolan, Vice-President........ 248-349-3587 Michael Baynes, Director..............248-826-9435
Guy Balok, Treasurer.................... 734-667-3507 Randy Blaylock, Director..............734-673-8733
Denise Hein, Secretary................ 734-395-5422
PERSONNEL
Joe Poma........................................Property Manager Terry Duke................................Senior Receptionist
Beth Adams..............................................Bookkeeper Amy Croan............................................Receptionist
Emily Lutzenkirchen.....Publications & Records Assistant LaTrina Calhoun..................................Receptionist
Kathy Baldwin......................................Receptionist
COMMITTEE INFORMATION
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON
Court Liaison Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Michael Baynes, & Guy Balok
Engineering Aric Tosqui ----- Guy Balok, Michael Baynes & Randy Blaylock
Community Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Guy Balok, Peggy Zonca & Michelle Todorov
Finance Kathy Baldwin & 734-667-3507 Guy Balok & Denise Hein
Barb Balok
Herald Mary Kay Wimsatt 248-767-9846 Sandy Nolan Denise Hein & Guy Balok
Pool Elena Howell & ----- Peggy Zonca, & Sandy Nolan
Laurie Castillo
RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Michelle Todorov & Randy Blaylock
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 (Kerrie LaPorte) .................................................................................... 586-291-9073
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 CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - February 19, 2024
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
February 19, 2024, regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:00 p.m.
Attendance
The following Directors were present: Sandy Nolan, Guy Balok, Peggy Zonca, Denise Hein, Michelle Todorov,
Michael Baynes, and Randy Blaylock. Also present were Joe Poma, Property Manager and Emily Lutzenkirchen,
Publications & Records Assistant. 4 co-owners attended.
Approval of Minutes: Association has made about $4,300. In January, the total
Board Action: Motion by Guy Balok, supported by Denise expense was $285,709. Delinquencies totaled $39865.83,
Hein, to approve and file the Executive Meeting of the Board around 1% of the budget. In December, the total expenses
of Directors minutes of January 15, 2024. All in favor. were $351,832.
Motion passed.
Herald Committee Report: page 8
Finance Report: Discussion: The Board has received praise for the changes
Joe Poma reported. in the Herald, including different columns, reports reading
January was a good month financially, and the differently, and the events, and commended the Herald
Association ended up with a favorable budget. All budget committee for said changes.
categories, except for grounds expense, were favorable. The Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, supported by
income was favorable by $279, and administrative expenses Randy Blaylock, to approve the Herald Committee report of
were favorable by $1,389. While there were no significant February 6, 2024, with no recommendations. All in favor.
supply orders, there were heavier legal costs, which were Motion Passed.
offset by other expenses, leaving the Association in a
favorable position. Court Liaison Committee Report: pages 9-10
Natural gas expenses were favorable, with a savings Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, supported
of $7,058. However, the Association expects a higher gas bill by Denise Hein, to approve the Court Liaison Committee
for February because of the cold weather two weeks ago. report of January 4, 2024, with no recommendations. All in
Electric expenses were almost on budget, and January had favor. Motion Passed.
no water bills. Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, supported
Clubhouse and pool expenses were favorable by by Sandy Nolan, to approve the Court Liaison Committee
$1,079. The Association re-classified some pool supply and report of February 1, 2024, with no recommendations. All
repair expenses in the form of re-strapping chaise lounges to in favor. Motion Passed.
the committee budget.
The grounds expense was unfavorable, with a cost Clubhouse Committee Report: page 11
of $2,480 due to a combination of tree removal and a large Discussion: The Chili Cook-off and a shuffleboard tournament
sidewalk salt order. These expenses were offset by the lack will occur on March 9 from 1-4 p.m. This year, all participants
of a lake maintenance expense and a favorable maintenance will have one vote after tasting.
wages category. One grounds person was hired on Friday, Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, supported
and another will likely be employed in the next few days. by Randy Blaylock, to approve the Clubhouse Committee
Moreover, maintenance repair and supplies were favorable report of February 5, 2024, and the recommendation to
at $172. add Ray Parzych to HLCA’s memorial board. All in favor.
Long-term expenditures included a new sewer pipe Motion Passed.
and sump pit assembly for unit 508 on Eddington, siding
consulting fees, and the base payment for building 35 on Finance Committee Report: page 12
Neptune for the siding project. Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, supported by Guy
The Association was favorable by $8,843 for January Balok, to approve the Finance Committee report of January
and $114,359 year-to-date. 15, 2024, with no recommendations. All in favor. Motion
Board Action: Motion by Guy Balok, supported by Sandy Passed.
Nolan, to approve and file the Financial Report of February
19, 2024. All in favor. Motion passed. Co-Owner Forum:
A public announcement alerted the community
Treasurer Report: that the units, including the piping, are 50 years old.
Guy Balok reported. Some residents have experienced plumbing issues
Since the inception of the sweep account, the in the last month or so, and it’s essential to be aware
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that some repairs may be needed as the units age.
Many people may be aware that an assault and
robbery took place off the property at Park Place. If you plan
to buy or sell something online, meeting in a public place
is better to avoid potential problems. The Northville Police
Station at Six Mile Rd and Winchester Dr. has designated
parking spots for such transactions, which the police monitor
by cameras. Also, please note that on the Nextdoor app,
everything off Seven Mile Road (such as Park Place, Northville
Woods Apartments, and the Swan Harbour Apartments) is
categorized under Highland Lakes. Therefore, posts under
Highland Lakes may not necessarily be about the community.
Last Thursday, the Township approved selling bonds
to build the Essential Services Complex at Legacy Park off
Seven Mile Road. Some groundbreaking work will occur
soon, and the building should be finished by the spring
of next year. This new complex will include a second fire
station, a new police headquarters, a new headquarters for
Public Works, and Parks and Recreation storage. Please note
that this new complex will not replace the one in front of the
high school in Northville.
Board Action: Motion by Randy Blaylock, support by
Michelle Todorov, to adjourn the public meeting. All in
favor. Motion Passed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Herald Committee MEETING DATE: February 6, 2024
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Day Trippin’: The committee has reviewed and approved the first submission of the Day Trippin' article as the
format for future articles. The committee also agreed that a written publication is needed to inform the commu-
nity about how to submit their articles. The approved format and the introduction will be in the March Herald.
2 Meet Your New Neighbor: Additionally, after reviewing the current interview questionnaire for 'Meet Your
New Neighbor,' the committee has decided that modifications are needed. The group will review the final draft of
questions completed by the committee at the next month's meeting for approval.
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Court Liaison Committee MEETING DATE: January 4, 2024
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Norwood Court needs a volunteer for the role of Court Liaison.
2. The Welcome Committee has developed a new Welcome Letter for Court Liaisons to deliver to new residents
in their court personally. An electronic version of this letter will be provided to Court Liaisons for printing when
the property manager notifies them of a new resident in their court.
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Court Liaison Committee MEETING DATE: February 1, 2024
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Joe will send a robo e-mail to all Court Captains regarding new residents. Court Captains will then present a
new resident letter to them. If a Court Captain is uncomfortable doing so, they must contact Joel Lutz.
2. The Board has requested new garbage corral design quotes. The state has new restrictions regarding material
handling and decreased landfill usage. These new restrictions will be further discussed at the next Board
meeting.
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Clubhouse Committee MEETING DATE: February 5, 2024
1. Upcoming Events:
Chili Cook-off 2024: This annual event will be held on March 9th from 1-4 pm. This year, we will include a
Shuffleboard Tournament as an added attraction. Please note that the Chili Cook-off and Shuffleboard Tournament
are only for adults aged 18 and older. You can find all the details regarding the event on our Facebook page, scroll-
ing monitors in our Clubhouse, and our Herald.
Women's Tea: This event is scheduled for Sunday, April 21st, from 2-4 pm. You can find all the necessary details
regarding the event on our Facebook page, scrolling monitors in our Clubhouse, and our Herald.
2. Housekeeping: We want to thank Joe, our Property Manager, for purchasing a new floor mat covering a larger
back hall area. It has made a noticeable difference in the amount of salt tracked into the Clubhouse.
3. Memorial Recognition: We would like to recognize Ray Parzych, a former Committee Member who passed
away in November of 2023, with a nameplate added to our Memorial Board.
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Finance Committee MEETING DATE: January 15, 2024
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Review of November/December Financial Reports.
2. The committee discussed fraud protection. Joe has checked with our bank, who assured him we are fully protect-
ed.
3. Long-term monies have been and will continue to move into a Sweep investment account, allowing us to collect
interest.
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““This is what food, fun and fellowship looks like.”
-Michelle Todorov
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DAY TRIPPIN’
Sometimes we just might want to get away for a day and
explore a new place!
In an effort to help in this endeavor, we offer a new column which will appear monthly in the
Herald dedicated to supplying local travel experiences shared by your neighbors.
In this issue, Michele Todorov recently took a trip to Flint and shares some of the places she
and her family enjoyed for the day.
If you have taken a short trip and think others may enjoy it, please feel free to email it to:
Emily,
(emily@hlca.us)
We’ll certainly work with you to create a condensed account of your experience by listing the
local attractions, restaurants, and recommendations of things to do.
PLUS, if you have any pictures of the event or of you having great fun during your excursion,
please send them along in your email to Emily.
You could even take a picture with a copy of the Herald to show that Highland Lakes’ residents
are “out & about” DAY TRIPPIN’!!!
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Day Trippin’ in Michigan
Location: Flint
Things to do:
Do you love live performances? Check out the FIM (Flint Institute of
Michigan, thefim.org)! They have 5 beautiful venues:
Theaters:
Downtown Flint:
~ Capitol Theater - movies and concerts
~ U of M Flint Theater - plays, musicals, live music performances
Flint Cultural Center Campus (with venues on it):
~ Whiting Auditorium (home to Flint Symphony Orchestra) - concerts,
musicals, plays
~ Elgood Theatre (home to Flint Repertory Theatre) - plays and musicals.
~ MacArthur Recital Hall (home to Flint School of Performing Arts) - small
concerts
Estate Tour:
If you like to tour old home estates, like Henry Ford’s estate in Dearborn,
Edsel Ford's estate in Grosse Pointe Shores or the Dodge family estate
(Meadowbrook) in Rochester, then you might want to check out the Mott
family estate in Flint:
Applewood Estate - 1400 East Kearsley Street, Flint (May through October)
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HIGHLAND LAKES CHILI COOK-OFF 2024
On Saturday, March 9th, from 1–4 pm, HLCA will have our Annual Chili Cook-off. It is FREE
for all ADULT residents to participate. Those residents who believe their Chili Recipe is the
BEST in Highland Lakes must show up by 12:30 on March 9th with a donated crockpot full of
your secret recipe. Due to possible allergies, we ask that you please display an ingredient
card for your recipe. The voting will be done by the community this year. All ADULT residents
(18 and older) can participate by sampling the chili and voting for the best one.
This event will include a Shuffleboard Tournament for those interested parties. It does not
matter whether you have experience or not. We encourage people of all levels to participate,
but you must be 18 or older. Rules will be given at the event. The doors will open to the
community at 1:00 pm, and fun will continue until we determine a winner. Come check us
out, sample some Chili, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon.
SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENT
What? Single Elimination Shuffleboard Tournament
Cost? FREE
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2024 Resident Directory Update
Emergency Information:
Name Relationship Phone Number
Vehicle Information:
Make/Model Year/Color License Plate
Note: All new residents must obtain a pool pass this year to utilize
the Highland Lakes facilities. Passes can be obtained at the
Clubhouse with proof of residency. Current pool passes may
be updated with a new sticker.
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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
NOTICE OF THE
ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAY 2024
Three Director seats (of 2-Year terms) are up for election this year.
If you are interested in becoming a Board member you must submit your
resume to the Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2024.
Candidates Night will be held 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2024.
Ballots will be mailed the week of April 22, 2024, and must be returned to the
Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2024.
Election results will be announced at the 49th Annual Meeting of the Membership
on Monday, May 20, 2024.
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Highland Lakes’ Women’s Tea
Please join us on Sunday, April 21st from 2-4 pm for some
tea, canapés, confections, and conversation. No admission
will be charged for this ADULT only event. Due to limited
seating, pre-registration will be required. Reservations for
this event will be accepted at the front desk from April 1st to
April 15th. Please contact Yvonne (ywil68@gmail.com) if
you have any questions.
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DIRECTIONS
Cinnamon Apple 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9-inch
round cake pan.
NOTES
Do you have a family recipe or a recipe you love that
you would like to share? Email your recipe to
emily@hlca.us
Recipe submitted by Kathy Baldwin
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The city of Northville does NOT fund Mill Race Village but relies upon grants,
sponsorships, and fundraising activities staffed mainly by volunteers like you and me who
want to make a difference. We are in desperate need of volunteers!
Our next fundraiser is PI Day on Thursday, March 14, and we need home-baked pies for
the occasion. The Northville Historical Society will sell whole pies and pie slices at Mill Race
at the Cady Inn. That would be an excellent opportunity to show off your baking skills while
contributing to a wonderful cause! We also need pie lovers, so spread the word! Perhaps you
and a friend could plan an outing to enjoy a slice of pie and coffee in a historic inn.
Are you a history buff? Would you like to become a docent in one of the charming
buildings on the grounds of Mill Race Village during special events and on some Sundays
during the summer months? Training is provided, explaining the history of the building in an
informal manner. Retired schoolteachers, librarians, and theatrical people are often attracted
to the prospect of becoming a docent, but all are welcome!
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Women's Club
Highland Lakes Women's Club meets
the first Thursday of the month.
April 4, 2024 at Noon May 2, 2024 at Noon
Peterlins Omelette & Waffle Cafe
22004 Farmington Rd. 18900 Northville Rd
Farmington, MI Northville, MI
arranged by Kathy Baldwin Arranged by Kathy Baldwin.
Meet at the clubhouse. Meet at clubhouse.
Yearly dues are $20/year. This money is donated to charity and also used for the
September pizza lunch. For further information about the Highland Lakes Women's
Club please contact Rosemary Campion (313) 802-4672
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March 2024
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2
3 4 5 6 Morning Stretch
7 8 9
Wednesday Crafters
Clubhouse Herald 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Chili Cook-Off
Committee Committee Court Liaison & Shuffleboard
6 p.m. 5 p.m. Comm. 7 p.m. Tournament
Women’s Club 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
noon
Trash Pickup Trash Pickup
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Morning Stretch
Daylight Savings Grounds Engineering 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Begins Committee Committee
6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Board Meeting
7 p.m.