HIGHLAND LAKES

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
January 2024 Herald
Board Meeting
January 15, 2024

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2023 Tax Information

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Snow Removal Procedures

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Snow Removal Request

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Christmas Party
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Women’s Club
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20301 Silver Spring Drive, Northville MI 48167

Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821
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 Reminder
Bulk trash pickup is every 2nd and 4th
Monday.
Please do not put large items out by the
corral un�l the night before.
Bulk pickup is:
Jan. 8, 2024
Jan. 22, 2024
Feb. 12, 2024
Feb. 26, 2024
March 11, 2024
March 25, 2024
Cardboard boxes must be broken down and
taken to the dumpster at the clubhouse.
They are not to be le� in or around the
corral.

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 Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Margaret (Peggy) Zonca, President

Sandy Nolan, Vice President
Denise Hein, 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
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

Grounds Sharon Smith 248-219-6586 Guy Balok & Denise Hein

Herald Mary Kay Wimsatt 248-767-9846 Sandy Nolan Denise Hein & Guy Balok

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 & Randy Blaylock

Tennis Bud Wright 734-476-3522 Michelle Todorov & Michael Baynes

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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 2023 TAX
INFORMATION Highland Lakes Condominium Association
paid $9,049.20 for Real Property Tax on the
common ground for 2023. The following
is a breakdown of the percentage of
taxes you paid. For example,
if you live in the Belfast
model, you paid $11.31.
Any tax questions are to be
directed to your personal tax
representative. The office cannot
answer such questions. Thank you.
Belfast $11.31 0.1250%
Brigadoon $11.64 0.1287%
Canterbury I, II $11.99 0.1326%
Canterbury III $12.33 0.1363%
Dundee $12.69 0.1403%
Edinburgh $13.15 0.1454%
Falstaff $13.15 0.1454%
Glasgow $14.07 0.1555%
Highland $11.99 0.1326%
Highland I, II, III $13.61 0.1505%
Loch Lomond $13.15 0.1454%
Loch Lomond II $13.49 0.1491%
Loch Lomond III $14.54 0.1607%
Loch Lomond III $14.87 0.1644%

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HOT COCOA BOMB MAKING CLASS

Join us on
Wednesday, January 10th
Noon – 2pm and 6 – 8pm.
$18 to make 6 cocoa bombs.
Registration is required.

Email Michelle Todorov:

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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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 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 be on the list. However we will still need a completed form on file and we
will need to know if this condition is temporary or permanent. Additionally, those residents with
permanent handicap plates will need to provide a copy of their vehicle’s 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 treatment, etc.

Please describe:

Date: Unit #:

Co-Owner Name:

Address:

Phone(s):

Please fill out the form completely, explaining your disability and your reason(s) for requesting
that you be placed on the Disabled List.

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

October 2023

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This year’s Highland Lakes Christmas Party was a huge success. Trays of crackers and
cheese, shrimp and other goodies were served. Each table brought their own snacks to
share plus drinks of their choice. There was a 50/50 raffle and Michael Oden won $98.00!
Some party goers danced to the tunes spun by the DJ. Others went to the Highland Room
and enjoyed playing bingo. The prizes were Hershey bars gaily festooned with ribbons and
bells. Everyone agreed that it was a great party and certainly worth doing again next
season! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and we wish you a happy and
healthy 2024! - Sandy Nolan

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 Pancake
Breakfast
January 27th
10 am - Noon
Warm up with neighbors over
pancakes at the Clubhouse.
Please consider bringing a
food donation for the
Northville Civic Concern.

Contact Michelle Todorov with any questions: michelletodorov1@gmail.com

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 Sunday,
February 11th
6:00 pm —10:00 pm
We will provide chicken wings and drinks
(soda and water).
BYOB (some mixers provided).
Bring an appetizer/dessert or dipping
sauce for the wings.
Pizza served at half-time.
Email Michelle with any questions:
michelletodorov1@gmail.com
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 Highland Lakes
Women's Club
Highland Lakes Women's Club meets
the first Thursday of the month.
February 1, 2024 at Noon March 7, 2024 at Noon
Honey Tree Grille Arranged by Diane McNairn.
15440 Sheldon Rd Location to be determined.
Northville, MI
arranged by Peggy Zonca
Meet at the clubhouse.

For further information about the Highland Lakes Women's Club please contact
Rosemary Campion (313) 802-4672

NOTICE
The Township of Northville Water Department has informed the Association that many
of our water meters are experiencing premature failure of the battery units. This
prevents the Township from being able to remotely read the meter. The Township will
therefore be replacing the defective batteries and possibly the meter heads at locations
throughout the property. This may require brief access into the units that have the
building water meter, but residents will be notified before the scheduled appointment
and they will also be notified as to any service interruptions during this time. The
Township has informed us that repair work will take place sometime after the new year
but most likely in January. Any questions should be directed to the Clubhouse Office.

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

Anchor Itham Neptune

Tracey Green .................... 321-4614 Daniel Long................734-245-6191 Paul Curtis (B33)...............231-1247
Mary Kay Wimsatt (B34)...767-9846
Althea Juliet Elizabeth Oliver (B35).......880-2637
Sue Tocco ......................... 231-8960
Debra Behrmann........734-934-0625 Norwood
Kelley Walker .................... 345-3756
Amboy Kenyon
Brad Todorov .................... 380-1611 Elizabeth Dombles.............. Unlisted Oakland
Earl Smith ......................... 349-6478
Andover
Pam Takacs ...................... 417-1667 Lagoon
Marchelle Brotz..........517-525-1661 Old Bridge
Janice Howard .................. 921-1344
Aqueduct
Marsha Mistecki............313-737-7227 Lehigh
Pond
Lela Lutz............................349-6782 Sheila West................720-338-5899
Bryn Mawr
Robert Gorczyca........734-751-7828 Lehigh Lane Queen Anne
Dianne Hartman ............... 229-3884 Kathy Baldwin ................... 380-6429
Dartmouth
Barb Bochy.................614-595-1158
Leidel Richards
Nancy Terwin.....................982-5279
Barbara Adams ................. 982-8247
Dearborn
Rachel Ross................734-536-1665
Lilac Sandy
Beverly Brenner ................ 348-2982
Dorothy Gay Marianne Brandt................735-3931
Anita Mitzel ....................... 310-9404
Savoy
Longwood Linda Potter.......................231-2294
Eddington Jean MacKenzie .................349-0998
Brienne Duffy .................... 752-7579
Schoolhouse
Lyric Leslie Wilcox......................449-6726
Farragut Nicole Ayres...............810-588-0666
Elaine Anderson................735-0501
Seabrook
Andrea Valle ..................... 819-0704
Hayes Madison
Kim Hudson ...................... 921-9979
D. & G. Loudy Valiant
..........................................349-3308 Kristine Fenton ................. 348-6779
Malvern
Inlet Viviana Lande....................320-0691 Viewpoint
Betsy Byrne........................207-6221 Renee Palmer................... 274-6424

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Sharon Smith.....................348-0706
Diane Butkowski.................982-2689 Marianne Brandt................735-3931

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Barbara Balok ............734-667-3507 Douglas Perrin .................... Unlisted Peggy Bozyk.....................821-1429

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January 2024
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 Morning Stretch
4 5 6
Wednesday Crafters 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
New Year’s Day Herald Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Clubhouse Closed Committee Court Liaison
5 p.m. Comm. 7 p.m.
Women’s Club
noon
Trash Pickup Trash Pickup
7 8 9 10Morning Stretch
11 12 13
Wednesday Crafters
Clubhouse 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Hot Cocoa Bombs
Committee Noon - 2:00 p.m.
6 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m.
Engineering
Trash & Bulk Committee
7 p.m. Trash Pickup
Pickup
14 Finance Comm.15 16 17 18 19 20
Wednesday Crafters Morning Stretch
5 p.m.
Noon - 2:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Board Meeting
7 p.m.
Martin Luther King
Jr. Day
Trash Pickup Trash Pickup
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Wednesday Crafters Morning Stretch Pancake
Noon - 2:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Breakfast
Book Club 1 p.m.
10:00 am -
Noon
Trash & Bulk
Pickup Trash Pickup
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
Wednesday Crafters Morning Stretch
Noon - 2:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Court Liaison
Comm. 7 p.m.
Women’s Club
noon
Trash Pickup Trash Pickup
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Wednesday Crafters Morning Stretch
Clubhouse Herald 9:30 a.m.- 10:15 a.m.
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Committee Committee
6 p.m. 5 p.m.

Trash Pickup Trash Pickup

CLUBHOUSE WINTER HOURS

Monday - Friday......................9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday................Noon - 9:00 p.m. Sunday..............Noon - 5:00 p.m.