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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
Kathleen Connor, Director
Judy Nakdimen, Director
Guy Balok, Director
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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathy Baldwin, President............ 248-974-6688
Kathleen Connor, Director........... 248-207-6417
Michelle Todorov, Vice President.. 248-380-1611
Judy Nakdimen, Director............. 248-344-0336
Tom Byrne, Treasurer.................. 248-345-9334
Guy Balok, Director..................... 734-667-3507
Sandy Nolan, Secretary............... 248-349-3587
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Julie Leja...............................................Receptionist
Alexis Jackson......................................Receptionist

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

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Kathy Baldwin, Sandy Nolan
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Tom, Byrne, Kathleen Connor
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Guy Balok, Judy Nakdimen
& Michelle Todorov
Tom Byrne, Guy Balok, Kathleen Connor
Kathy Baldwin, Kathleen Connor
& Judy Nakdimen
Kathleen Connor, Sandy Nolan

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - April 18, 2016

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.
Attendance
The following Directors were present: Kathy Baldwin, Michelle Todorov, Kathleen Connor, Guy Balok, Sandy Nolan,
Tom Byrne, and Judy Nakdimen.Also present was Joe Poma, Property Manager.. Approximately 18 Co-Owners also
attended.

Meet the Candidates Night:

issue of the Herald. Ballots will be mailed the week of April

25, and must be returned to the Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., May
13.

Prior to the regular meeting, the customary Meet the Candidates

Night was held beginning at 7:10 p.m. Board President, Kathy
Baldwin, introduced the candidates who were given the
opportunity to discuss their objectives and answer Co-Owner
questions. Three Director seats are up for election this year
and four candidates submitted resums: Tom Byrne, Kathleen
Connor, Ann Creviston, and Margaret M. (Peggy) Zonca.

President Kathy Baldwin said that its important to vote, not

only for the candidates to get your support, but there must be
a quorum in order to have the annual meeting in May. The
ballot box will be in the Clubhouse. Please encourage your
neighbors to vote.

The rsum of each candidate will be published in the May

President Kathy Baldwin called the April 18, 2016 regular meeting
of the Board of Directors to order at 7:30 p.m.

Approval of Executive Minutes:

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Kathleen Connor, to approve and file the minutes of the March 21,
2016, executive meeting of the Board of Directors. All in favor. Motion passed.

Treasurers Report:

In the closed section, the Board approved installation of a

fountain in Swan Harbour Lake. Over the years, there have
been complaints of weeds by the beach, making the shore
unswimmable. Installing this fountain will help reduce the
growth of weeds. The Board also approved the seawall repair
on the north shore Silver Spring Lake at a cost of about $9,600.

Tom Byrne reported.

Receivables have dropped down to $47,000, below $50,000 for
the first time since Tom has been on the Board. Progress is
being made in collecting money owed to the Association.
The income statement at the end of the 2nd quarter is running
favorably. The largest variance is recurring income from AT&T.
Year to date, the Association has received $12,600 from AT&T,
all of which is going into long-term capital reserve.

Clubhouse Committee Report: (page 10)

Barb Balok reported.

Utilities is favorable $55,000 although the gas and water meters

were not read in March and the amounts are estimates. As stated
in previous meetings, gas is favorable due to the mild winter.
The Board signed a two-year contract with extremely favorable
gas rates so Tom expects that gas expense will be favorable for
the rest of the year. The Board is keeping a watchful eye on
water and have already discussed watering and sprinklers for the
upcoming summer months.

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Judy

Nakdimen, to accept the Clubhouse Committee report dated
April 4, 2016. All in favor. Motion passed.

The other account mentioned was clubhouse which will be

getting ready for the pool season. The grounds expenditure
was for a replacement of a sump pump.

Board Action: Motion by Kathleen Connor, support by Guy

Balok, to accept the Pool Committee report dated April 5, 2016.
All in favor. Motion passed.

Pool Committee Report: (page 11)

Rosemary Campion reported.

Court Liaison Committee Report: (page 12)

Engineering Committee Report: (page 15)

Kathleen Connor reported.

Joel Lutz reported.

Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Guy

Balok, to accept the Engineering Committee report dated April
12, 2016, and to accept approvals for #1-4. All in favor. Motion
passed.

Discussion: A resident mentioned that some schools require their

students to do community service before they can graduate. This
would work well with the Garlic Mustard Pull. Kathy Baldwin
recommended that Joyce Elvy be contacted since she has some
contacts at the high school.
A resident asked if those who repeatedly leave trash on the
front porch could be fined. Joe replied that, although they
could be fined, this kind of behavior usually is associated with
delinquencies. Therefore, the fines usually are not effective.

Finance Committee Report: (page 16)

Earl Smith reported.

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Sandy Nolan,

to accept the Finance Committee report dated March 21, 2016.
All in favor. Motion passed.

Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Judy

Nakdimen, to accept the Court Liaison Committee report dated
April 7, 2016. All in favor. Motion passed.

Ecology Committee: (pages 14)

Grounds Committee Report: (page 13)

Marti Tupper reported:

Cathy Watkins reported.

Discussion: Tom asked if the plans mentioned in #9 will be

voted on at the next meeting. Joe replied that Cathy Watkins will
be working on a plan including the costs to be presented to the
Committee. Cathy stated that the plan is not to redo the whole
section but to fill in some sparse areas.

Discussion: The crabapple trees were discussed. Michelle

Todorov suggested that they plan for and be systematic in
replacing the crabapple trees over time so that the Association
doesnt lose all the trees at one time. Cathy replied that they are
getting seedlings, planting them, and will replace crabapple trees
with these seedlings. The Ecology Committee has suggested that
the Association consider not spraying the crabapple trees and
allowing them to run the natural course of their lives. It costs
$5,000 per year for spraying. Tom Byrne replied that they could
stop spraying the trees this year, let the fungus grow, and next year
if they decide that they dont like it they can begin spraying again
the next year. Guy Balok suggested that the $5,000 saved from
not spraying be set aside for the future replacement of the trees.

The leak in the water line that goes to the RV lot was brought
up. Joe mentioned that the leak has been fixed multiple times but
continues to be a problem. Kathy Baldwin asked for a permanent
solution.
Marti suggested that the Association consider tapping to the same
water source and installing automatic sprinklers along the berm
since the blue spruces are dying. She also suggested consulting
Davey Tree to see if they are diseased. Cathy Watkins replied that
these trees are native to wetland areas; so, when watering months
end, they dry out and become stressed. It is the wrong tree for
the environment. Kathy Baldwin asked if a soaker hose would
help and offered hers for use. Cathy thinks it will help.

The Committee wants approval from the Board for a professional

analysis of the plants and trees by the lake and forest not to
exceed $600 in cost. Tom Byrne asked if the Ecology Committee
were given a $1,000 budget, would they still consider spending
this amount on the analysis. Cathy replied that they probably
would since she believes that specific knowledge of what the
Association is facing is imperative for restoration of the forest
and lake areas. This analysis can identify invasive species and
introduce us to new species that may regenerate the area.

A resident brought up moles. Joe said they are now everywhere.

The Association does have a contractor who sprays for grubs
which originally were thought to be the moles main food source.
Since then, it was discovered that moles eat other things; so,
this does not get rid of them completely. A sub-committee of
the Ecology Committee has been formed to focus on the mole
problem.. Earl Smith suggested that if you see a mole hill to go
ahead and step on it. This wont kill the mole but will save the
grass being compromised by the mole hills.

A resident asked if the geese problem on Swan Harbour and

Crystal Lake could tie into this. The geese are a safety and
property value issue. Joe replied that we hire Gooseworks to
scare the geese away. However, the apartments which own half
of Swan Harbour Lake dont want the geese removed from their
property; so, Gooseworks is limited in what they can do.

Board Action: Motion by Kathleen Connor, support by Judy

Nakdimen, to accept the Grounds Committee report dated April
11, 2016. All in favor. Motion passed.

A Co-Owner suggested that, since the Ecology Committee is new,

money not be provided until the Board approves their budget
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they should only be put in the patio area so as not to offend

anyone. Joe Poma replied that the By-Laws are silent on the
specific types of items that can be put outside which is why it
usually goes to the Board for a decision on a case-by-case basis.

given next year Tom Byrne replied that, although he understands

the point, the Board can approve special projects submitted to
them. The Co-Owner suggested putting the money towards
the mole issue. Joe replied that the sub-committee will report on
that problem.

A Co-Owner asked if the Association will be starting a project on

the walkway around Silver Spring Lake, which is buckling in many
areas. Joe replied that tree roots are causing the damage and that
both asphalt and tree roots will need to be removed to solve the
problem. Although the Association is aware of the problem,
currently it is a low priority for expenditure.

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Michelle

Todorov, to accept the Ecology Committee report dated April
8, 2016, without the recommendations and address them
individually. All in favor. Motion passed.
Recommendation #1: That phragmites be removed by a
professional company. Judy Nakdimen suggested that this be
deferred until Joe can obtain cost information. The Board
agreed to table this recommendation until the cost is obtained.

The Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

Recommendation #2: That crabapple tree spraying be stopped.

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Guy Balok, to
stop spraying crabapple trees for one year and then reassess the
situation. All in favor. Motion passed.
Recommendation #3: That Plantwise Restoration be hired at
a cost not to exceed $600 to provide professional analysis of
the area around Silver Spring Lake in regard to restoration.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Guy
Balok, to approve the professional analysis of the area of Silver
Spring Lake in regards to restoration which is not to exceed $600.
All in favor. Motion passed.

Property Management Report: (page 17-18)

Joe Poma reported.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Tom
Byrne, to accept the Property Management report dated April 18,
2016. All in favor. Motion passed.

Co-Owner Forum:
A resident wanted to know if the parking lot spaces could be
numbered by address instead of unit number. Joe replied that
the Master Deed requires identification by unit number. A CoOwner commented that putting addresses on the spaces might
alert would-be intruders when Co-Owners are away.
Ray Parzych mentioned that there has been conflict between the
Grounds and Ecology Committees about what responsibilities
belong to which committee. Marti Tupper agreed that
confirmation of where the responsibilities begin and end for each
committee be put in writing so they will no longer be stepping on
each others toes.
A resident brought up the religious icons being displayed on
community property and around landscaping. She believes that
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

COMMITTEE: Clubhouse Committee
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Barbara Balok - Chairperson
Ann Creviston
Rosemary Campion
Cheryl Huizing

MEETING DATE: April 4, 2016

GUESTS PRESENT:
Kathy Baldwin - Board President
Sandy Nolan - Board Liaison
Judy Nakdimen - Board Liaison
Tom Byrne - Board Liaison
Shannon Hopson

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Meet Your Neighbor. Flyer for May 18 event was approved. Committee and club chairpersons will receive e-mails requesting representatives to attend and present information about their groups.
2. Clubhouse Improvement. Guest, Shannon Hopson, shared some suggestions regarding flooring and furniture possibilities. Although it was agreed that flooring is the top priority, the Committee will continue to seek professional assistance in
developing a cohesive long-range plan appropriate to the architecture of the building.
3. Book Shelving Date. Some members will meet in the Library at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 7, to sort and shelve books.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: There were no recommendations to the Board.

NEXT MEETING: Monday, May 2, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Barbara Balok, Chairperson
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

COMMITTEE: Pool Committee
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Elaine Anderson
Barb Balok
Rosemary Campion
Cheryl Huizing

MEETING DATE: April 5, 2016

GUESTS PRESENT:
Joe Poma - Property Manager
Kathy Baldwin - Board President
Guy Balok - Board Liaison
Sandy Nolan - Board Liaison

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Pools and Lifeguards: Joe provided an update. Some repairs will be made to both pools. Pool prep will be starting April
25th. Three lifeguards will be returning and a new lifeguard has been hired. Interviews are on-going and Joe expects to
hire more in time for pool opening. The pool is scheduled to be open on May 27th.
Following are the dates for pool committee functions:
2. May 29th
Pool Opening Party
June 11th
Hot Dog Daze - Detroit Tigers
June 25th
Fireworks (visible from Meadowbrook Country Club) and all ages late night swim
July 9th
Hot Dog Daze - Pure Michigan
July 23rd
Adult Pool Party and late night swim
August 13th
Hot Dog Daze - Chili dogs
September 4th Pool Closing Party
December 3rd Adult Christmas Party
Use of Pool and Terrace for parties: It was thought that perhaps some people were using the pool terrace to avoid paying for
3. the clubhouse rental. On some weekends, large parties take up tables that could be used by residents.
Possible solutions discussed were:
Charge for use of terrace
No parties on weekends and holidays
Only 1 party per pool season per resident
Defining more than 7 people as a "party". No parties of more than 7 people to be allowed on weekends and holiday.
We recommend that the board discuss this issue and bring it back to the next pool committee meeting so that a resolution
can be reached and rules established before the pool opens.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: Discuss parties on the pool terrace and bring thoughts to next pool
committee meeting.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 10th at 5:30pm
Submitted by Rosemary Campion
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

COMMITTEE: Court Liaison Committee
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Barb Evans
Joel Lutz - Chairperson
Don Loudy
Barbara Adams - Secretary
Sandy Nolan
Tom Werner
Lorraine Scully
Dianne Hartman
Marty Tingstad
Carolyn Toyer
Stan Savitskie
Steve Sapp
Kathy Baldwin

MEETING DATE: April 7, 2016

GUESTS PRESENT:
Joe Poma - Property Manager
Paul Leece

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Joe presented an introduction to our new Security Guard, Jasime Calhoun. He read her resume noting her extensive experience in the security field. Joe is very hopeful she will be with us for a considerable period of time. She stopped in and
introduced herself.
2. Kathy Baldwin announced that the annual "Meet Your Neighbor" event will be at 6:30 P.M. on May 18th. Last years event
was a big success. Everyone had a good time. Committee Members are encouraged to attend.
3. The Garlic Mustard pull is usually in May though the date has not yet been determined.
4. The Annual Garage sale will be May 14th. Ads will be placed in the local papers advertising the event. Kathy Baldwin will
coordinate this year's sale since Donna McNally moved.
5. Joe updated us that the "Pet Pal" pedestals will be moved to a front corner of the corrals and an additional layer of cinder
block will be used to elevate the pails for better viewing and access.
6. Joe also mentioned that "Recycling" is going so well, he is considering adding an additional pickup to accommodate the
number of residents taking advantage of this service.
7. Parking lot number painting and striping will commence this summer. The numbers will be done first with striping to follow.
8. There are many porches in our community that need repair. It is very important that you take notice of the brickwork beneath the top slab. Deteriorating brickwork will eventually not be able to properly support the top slab causing it to break
and collapse. Porches are the co-owner's responsibility. The clubhouse has names and numbers of reputable contractors.
It is not overly expensive to get these repairs done. Letters will be going to those residents who need to fix their porches in
order to protect themselves from harm and/or liability.
9. Many residents place their trash outside of their doors and often leave it on the ground or on the porch for days. It is unsightly and shows a lack of respect for our property and their neighbors. Please place your trash in the trash corrals or keep
it indoors until it can be so placed.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: There were no recommendations to the Board

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Barb Adams, Secretary
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

COMMITTEE: Grounds Committee
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Earl Smith
Marty Tupper - Chairperson
Cathy Watkins
Joel Lutz - Secretary
Elaine Anderson
Sandy Nolan
Betty Parzych
Ray Parzych
Stan Roberson

MEETING DATE: April 11, 2016

GUESTS PRESENT:
Joe Poma - Property Manager
Judy Nakdimen, Board Liaison
Guy Balok - Board Liaison
Barb Balok

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Looks like we will be planting begonias again this year as nursery stock providers are not guaranteeing impatiens as yet.
Planting areas will be the two areas around entrance to Highland House and the Seven Mile entrance sign.
2. Marti expressed thanks to the maintenance crew's clearing of the invasive common buckthorn from the woods around
Silver Spring Lake. The forest floor now appears clear for regeneration of native growth.
3. 8 Mile entrancewe'll add some additional sedum plants to fill in the spaces that the plants have not yet spread into. Also fill
in some of the area behind the entrance sign with pink sedum.
4. The board has approved a landscaping plan for around the retaining walls at the Swan Harbor beach. Plan includes installing
an extraction pump in the lake to provide water for the plants and grass in the area.
5. Discussion regarding placing a fountain aerator in Swan Harbor lake between beach and dock to control weed growth in this
area of lake. Worked in Crystal Lake, lets try it in Swan.
6. Committee agreed to remove lilies around Highland House signnot all that attractive after blooming. Replace with low
growing junipers.
7. Discussion of communication between board and committeedoesn't always seem like board consults committee regarding
what seems like grounds' type issues.
8. Discussion of spraying and fertilizing procedures in regards to negative and positive effects.
9. Discussion of the deteriorated planting screen behind Irongate and Dartmouth courts. Need to develop a plan for infilling
the existing growth and develop a cost estimate to recommend to the board.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: There were no recommendations to the Board

NEXT MEETING: Monday, May 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Joel Lutz, Secretary
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

COMMITTEE: Ecology Committee
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Barb Balok
Cathy Watkins Chair
Guy Balok
Liz Gannon Co-Chair
Rosemary Campion
Diane Pittaway
Elaine Anderson
Joel Lutz
Diane Butkowski
Maureen Osiecki
Paul Butkowski
Kristine Fenton
Elise Brady
Charlene Cach
Marchelle Brotz

MEETING DATE: April 8, 2016

GUESTS PRESENT:
Joe Poma - Property Manager
Tom Byrne - Board Liaison
Earl Smith
Kathy Baldwin - Board President
Joyce Elvy

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Since we are a new committee, at the start we all talked about our concerns and why we came to the meeting. The primary
reason was the health of the lakes, which led to our first item: Phragmites. We discussed what is a phragmite and why is it
dangerous to our lakes. At this time we have small patches and the committee recognized the need to act to remove them
and keep monitoring. We recommend that the phragmites be removed by a professional company. Joe to look at the costs.
Liz Gannon offered to work on this, since she is to be licensed to remove them.
2. We had a long discussion on the pros and cons of crabapple tree spraying. According to Davey, the leaf problem is cosmetic and should not harm the tree, at least not for several years. Since our crabapples are nearing the end of their natural
life, tree spraying is not warranted. Because we clean the leaves when they fall, this fungus could possibly not spread at all.
The other issues that are important is the spraying of the poison in our air, that we breathe, lands on the ground we step
in it, etc. In addition, it harms birds and insects. The other important issues is the cost: not spraying results in a savings
of $5000.00 per year. The committee felt this money could be used for new trees that would not need to be sprayed. We
recommend that we stop the spraying of the trees for this year and monitor the situation. Joe is going to discuss this years
contract with Davey Tree.
3. Plantwise Restoration. We discussed the current condition of the woods and shorelines and the amount of invasive species
and dead trees, etc. We thought that having a professional analysis of the state of the areas and a framework for restoration
would be a good idea. We would know how to proceed and what to do. Plantwise Restoration is an Ann Arbor company
that specialized in this and has been a leader in the field for many years. We recommend to hire Plantwise Restoration to
look at the area around Silver Spring Lake, from the pool to around the lake and into the woods, near the property line. We
are requesting up to $600.00 for this work. We are not sure of the total cost, but we would not exceed this amount.
4. Garlic Mustard Pull. Joel Lutz will lead another group into the woods to pull garlic mustard, an invasive species which
crowds out the native plants that provide for the health of the woods. This is the 3rd year, and already the results are visible.
This year it will be on Sunday, May 22nd, starting at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts, followed by food and beverage at the end!
5. Other items we discussed: Plants for the butterfly gardens, lawn aeration, and planting in the concrete circles near Swan
Harbor Lake.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: That the phragmites be removed by a professional company, that the Association stops this years spraying of the crabapple trees and monitor the situation, and that Plantwise Restoration is
hired to look at the area around Silver Spring Lake for professional analysis in regards to restoration.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Cathy Watkins
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

COMMITTEE: Engineering Committee

MEETING DATE: April 12, 2016

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Thomas A. Werner - Chairman
Kathleen Connor - Board Liaison
Art Baynes - Co-Chairman
Judy Nakdimen - Board Liaison
Tom Byrne - Board Liaison

GUESTS PRESENT:
Joe Poma - Property Manager

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

Unit 223
Installation by:

Entry Door SD-5, Storm Door SD-1

Self/Contractor
Meets HLCA Requirements

Notes:
2

Unit 405
Installation by:

Entry Door ED-3, Doorwall PD-1

Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements

Notes:
3

Unit 529
Installation by:

Storm Door SD-1

Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements

Notes:
4

Unit 655
Installation by:

Storm Door SD-1

Gary Fischer
Meets HLCA Requirements

Notes:

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: To approve modifications 1-4

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
Submitted by Tom Werner, Committee Chairman
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

COMMITTEE: Finance

MEETING DATE: March 21, 2016

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Earl Smith
Barb Balok
Cathy Watkins

GUESTS PRESENT:
Joe Poma - Property Manager
Guy Balok - Board Liaison
Kathleen Connor - Board Liaison
Kathy Baldwin - Board President
Sandy Nolan - Board Liaison
Judy Nakdimen - Board Liaison
Michelle Todorov - Board Liaison
Emily Lutzenkirchen - Publications & Records Assistant

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED
The committee met with the Board at the beginning of their Executive Session: The Treasurer reported to the
Board.
1. Financial report of 2-29-16. Generally, balance sheet and income and expense statement are satisfactory.
2. A new natural gas contract has been secured for a term of two years at a considerable savings to the
co-owners. Refer to the current Management Report for details.
3. The Treasurer presented a comparative analysis of operating expenses of 2008 vs. 2015. The good news is we
spent -.02% less in 2015 for total operations. Conversely, long term funding increased by 10.5%. However,
the increase can be attributed to the roof and gutter replacement program and there has been no special assessments over this period.
4. The Treasurer advised that water is now the Associations highest operating expense. He suggested a re-study
of using our water from the lakes to water our common areas. Would this be feasible and/or cost effective? A
member suggested we could enlarge the no mow zone areas and that would reduce the water expense.

The committee was then excused by the Board for the remainder of the Executive Session.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:

None
BUDGET MEETINGS:
April 18, 2016 at 6 p.m.

Submitted by Earl Smith

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MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Co-Owners
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager

RE: Property Managers Report

DATE: April 18, 2016

1. Silver Spring Elementary Parking Issues: I reached out to the school Superintendant to get the fence fixed

behind Schoolhouse Court. Their snow removal contractor had piled snow against their fence over the winter
causing it to lean against our shrubs and trees. Hopefully by the time you read this, the fence will be removed or
repaired as I was told that it would be handled within a week. I was also informed that our residents are parking
in the school parking lot at their own risk. This is not our property and the Association does not condone its use,
although the school has rarely taken action against people who use it. I got the impression that they may consider
towing any vehicle that is left in their lot. If you need extra parking, use the clubhouse long-term parking area
against the back fence (registration needed), or park along one of the interior roadways.

2. Moles: A few years ago, the Association added a grub control treatment to our fertilizing program, which was

intended to remove the food supply of this unwanted pest. It worked for a couple of years, but last year, we noticed
trails running all over the property, especially around approach walks and in the large open fields near Swan Harbor Lake; they are everywhere. Ive had limited success treating the tunnels with a product that Home Depot sells,
called Mole and Gopher Bait. Its sold in the garden section and comes in a conical tube full of pellets. You apply
the product by opening a section of the tunnel and dumping a small number of pellets in. Then you carefully lay
the grass back over the top so as not to compress the tunnel. The mole eats the pellets and it kills it underground.
If you have these in your patio or garden area, this is an option that typically works. I am working on ways to prevent the moles from taking over the property, but at this point, I just want you to be aware that we are looking into
it and are well aware of the issue.

3. Compost Pick-Up: Waste Management is now collecting lawn and leaf bags, garden refuse, small twigs and com-

posted items when placed in the paper lawn and leaf bags on the outside on the trash corral. This service will run
through November. Do not place bricks, concrete, fill dirt, gravel, pavers, large branches or other garden construction material in the bags, near the corral or on the inside of it. All garden refuse must be placed in paper bags and
not plastic garbage bags. The paper bags are sold in packages of five at Home Depot for under $2.00.

4. Security: Our new Security Guard / Neighborhood Watch, Jasmine Calhoun, is actively monitoring the property

during the evening hours. Jasmine may be reached by calling the clubhouse after ordinary business hours and
speaking with the answering service. They will have her call you and take care of any suspicious activity, parking problems, etc. Remember that if you see suspicious activity in your courtyard or common areas, nothing is a
substitute for the police, so there is never any problem reporting the issue directly to them as well. Be sure to keep
your exterior lights on during the evening and verify that your car doors are locked with any lug-nut key hidden in
a place other than the glove compartment.

5. Board Election: Our Association Bylaws require a quorum of residents to hold an annual meeting and for our

election to be valid. This means that 30% of co-owners entitled to vote must be present in person or by proxy by
Monday, May 16th. In laymans terms, we have to open the ballet box and find about 208 valid ballots or proxies,
or a number that when compared against the units with assessment delinquencies nets out at 30%. In previous
years, we have always made itbarely. If we ever come up short, the election must be repeated and we certainly
do not want that to happen, so please remember to vote and have your ballot / proxy in to the office no later than
Friday, May 13th. Your voice matters.

6. Roofing: The roofing project is set to commence on April 25th, so those of you that received a map showing

construction sequence can now estimate the start date for your specific building, assuming that each building takes
about one week in perfect weather.
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MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Co-Owners
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager

RE: Property Managers Report

DATE: April 18, 2016

7. Silver Spring Seawall: We have received proposals for the repair of the seawall that is bowing upward between

Madison and Viewpoint Courts. Repairs should follow soon.

8. Swan Lake Aerator: Pricing has been provided to the Board of Directors for this in-house project. Labor will be

provided by our staff with the exception of the meter box. If all goes well, we should have a new fountain off of the
Swan Harbor beach resulting in less weed growth this summer.

9. Shrub Trimming: Our shrub trimming program typically takes place the week following Memorial Day or in

early June and runs for a few weeks. This is the first year that our staff will be handling the trimming. Remember
to drop off a no-trim request form if you would like us to refrain from trimming your shrubs. This year, our maintenance team will have some added education from the Ecology Committee as to how to trim certain varieties of
shrubs. We ask for your patience while they learn how to properly take on this task.

10. Parking Space Numbering: Our staff will be painting on new parking space numbers soon to replace the faded

once in several locations. I have decided to start with Kenyon Court, as it is the worst on the property. Striping is
also being considered, but we must weigh doing it with the fact that we have a massive asphalt & concrete project
forthcoming, so we do not want to do it twice unless absolutely necessary. You will be notified to back your car up
4 feet away from the curb so that we can access the repair area.

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Farewell Neighbors
When we moved into our condo, on Scenic Lane,
in 2003 we already felt blessed. Little did we know
what the next 12 years would bring. We were fortunate
enough to have Don and Sally Rigo as neighbors. They
have become part of our family. We are sad to say,
they will be moving, in May after 25+ years in Highland
Lakes.
Don has served on the Board of Directors as President and Vice President. He has also served on several
committees. He can tell you some stories and history
about Highland Lakes. Don and Stan worked side by side
on the Serenity Garden getting their hands dirty and
pulling concrete out of the lake to form the beautiful garden. Sally has helped Highland Lakes in so many
ways. To mention a few, Hot Dog Days, baking cookies/
prepping food for events, making coffee early in the
morning for campouts at the beach, donating flowers,
etc. for the Serenity Garden. Stan remembers one sunny
day Sally called and said that someone was drowning.
Stan got on the paddleboat, helped the man out of the
water and got him to shore where Sally was waiting with
a blanket. Stan helped BUT Sally saved his life. She
was always ready to give a helping hand.
Its not often you find friends - neighbors - coowners like them. How lucky are we to know someone who
makes saying goodbye so hard.
We wish you the best of luck. Thanks for everything you have done for Highland Lakes and us. We love
you and will miss you, as neighbors.
- Debbie and Stan Roberson

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Kathleen Connor

Highland Lakes Condominium Association

Leidel Court, 44 Years

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Highland Lakes Board of Directors
30 Years
Highland Lakes Grounds Committee
9 Years
Highland Lakes Pool Committee
8 Years
Highland Lakes Engineering Committee
4 Years
Highland Lakes Finance Committee
4 Years
Highland Lakes Court Captain Committee
4 Years
Highland Lakes Previous Committees: Insurance, EEDC, and Herald
Northville Township Insurance Committee
15 Years
UCOM Board Member &Treasurer
24 Years
(United Condominium Owners of Michigan)
4 Years
Northville Township Planning Commission
National Association of Insurance Women
22 Years

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
MARSH USA Detroit Office 40 years of service.
Vice President and Office Manager Management Services
Responsibilities included Human Resources, Salary Administration, Performance Evaluations, Job Descriptions,
Grade Levels and Budgets.
Previous Responsibilities included: Risk Management, Commercial Accounts, Production, and Personal Lines
Departments as well as Administrative Assistant to head of Midwest Area. Instrumental in installation of
Midwest Area Billing System.
OBJECTIVES
Maintain living standards and Real Estate values within our community.
Continue to keep maintenance fees affordable without jeopardizing our lakes, grounds, and community.
Continue to serve in the best interest of all Co-Owners in any decision making process.
Continue to enhance our community such as, maintaining our Buildings, Common Grounds, Lakes and
Clubhouse, so the Association will remain attractive to prospective buyers.
Encourage other Co-Owners to serve on committees and get involved by donating their time to assist in
maintaining the quality and appeal of Highland Lakes.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I am an original owner; purchased my unit before it was built. Highland Lakes is a wonderful community and well
managed. I greatly enjoy living in Highland Lakes and do want to thank those of you who voted for me in previous
elections. I would appreciate your support and your vote to serve you for another term.

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Ann Creviston
Valiant Court, 19 years

EMPLOYMENT:
Ford Motor Credit Company - 28 years (1986 2014)
- Municipal Finance Dept.: Marketing Analyst and Marketing Coordinator
- Dealer Loan Dept.: Mortgage Loan Officer
- Treasurer Office: Bank Fee Analyst and Balanced Corporate Bank Statement
Comerica Bank 12 years (1974 1986)
- Assistant Branch Manager
EDUCATION:
BS/BA - Madonna University
Associates Degree Schoolcraft College
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Finance Committee
Clubhouse Committee
Vision Committee
Pool Committee

OBJECTIVES:
During my 20 years at Highland Lakes, I have learned to appreciate this great community
and the different activities we offer. I want to increase my involvement at Highland
Lakes by becoming a member of the Board of Directors. I will bring my talents and
experience to the board and work with the board of directors to advance living in our
community.

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Tom Byrne

Candidate for Board of Directors

Highland Lakes Condominium Association

Resident of Highland Lakes since 1983

Married with two children and four grandchildren
Attended Western Michigan University
EMPLOYMENT
Masco Corporation BrassCraft (retired)
Worked for Masco BrassCraft for over 40 years
Work Experience:
Cost Accountant
Controller
Director of Finance Supply Chain
Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer/V.P. Finance BrassCraft
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Member Board of Directors HLCA/Treasurer - 7 years
Highland Lakes Condominium Association Board Liaison
Highland Lakes Condominium Association Clubhouse Committee
Highland Lakes Condominium Association Lakes Ecology Committee
PERSONAL STATEMENT
My philosophy regarding the operation of HLCA is that we should number one make sure that
the service level our co-owners have come to expect is maintained and improved wherever
financially possible. Secondly, the association should work to maintain and enhance the
property values of each co-owner. My philosophy has also been to have a plan to do major
maintenance to our complex without the need for special assessments, and with modest
predictable assessment adjustments to meet the requirements of inflation and our aging complex.
Over the last 7 years the assessment increases have averaged 1.7% per year. Lower than
inflation.
Toward these ends we have been successful over the last seven years in maintaining/enhancing
our aging 40 year old complex. Lighting was updated, roofs are being completed this year ($5
million project), plans are being laid for work on our aging asphalt and concrete, and we are
gathering information regarding how to handle the aging siding. During this same period of
time, we have actually decreased the cost of operations. Virtually all assessment rate increases
over the last seven years have gone to long-term improvements. We are currently operating the
Association for less money than we were spending 8 years ago.
With these accomplishments in mind, I respectfully request that you vote to return me to the
Board of Highland Lakes Condominium Association for another two-year term.
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Margaret M. (Peggy) Zonca

19939 Schoolhouse Court
Northville, MI 48167

Education and Work Experience:

Eastern Michigan University
- B.S. in Education, 1970
- M.A. Guidance and Counseling, 1977

Because of these degrees, I was employed by the Detroit Public Schools for 8 years as an
Elementary School Math Teacher and for 25 years as an Elementary School Counselor,
retiring in 2003.

I participated in and led additional training in Leadership Development, Conflict

Resolution, Grant Writing, and Peer Mediation.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Michigan and have done

Consultant work in this field.

Highland Lakes Committees:

Facilitator of the Highland Lakes Womens Club, and Court Liaison. I make every effort
to participate in the activities and events of our Community.
Leadership Experience:
I have held leadership roles in both the local and state professional counseling
organizations. I have also chaired committees for school and church related events.
Volunteer Experience:
I currently volunteer with the Friends of the Northville Library and Northville Civic
Concern.
Candidates Statement:
If elected, I pledge to work with other Board members
1. To keep our Association fiscally responsible
2. To listen to and address the concerns of the Co-owners
3. To support the different committees and their activities
4. To continue to improve the quality of life and activities in Highland Lakes
5. To improve our property values
6. To ensure consistency in the interpretation of rules and regulations

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SHRUB TRIMMING NOTICE - SPRING 2016

Highland Lakes Condominium Association
20301 Silver Spring Drive
Northville, MI 48167
Highland Lakes Condominium Association has tentatively scheduled to begin the
2016 Shrub Trimming Program on June 6, 2016, which will continue for two weeks
weather permitting. Our maintenance staff will trim all of the shrubs in the complex.
We are able to maintain the attractive overall appearance of Highland Lakes by having
the shrubs trimmed in a timely manner. All of your shrubs are trimmed or none of your
shrubs are trimmed; partial requests cannot be accepted.
For those Co-Owners who do not wish to be included in the program, we will make
every effort to accommodate your request.
The following form must be submitted to the Clubhouse by May 16, 2016, if you do
not want your shrubs trimmed this year.

NAME:

Building

Unit

ADDRESS:
DAYTIME PHONE:

HOME PHONE:

CO-OWNERS SIGNATURE:
I would like my name put on the list requesting that my bushes not be included in the
Shrub Trimming Program. I understand the Association makes every effort to
accommodate my request. I also understand that with a shrub trimming program that
is so extensive, sometimes, inadvertently, shrubs are trimmed by the Association;
however, this does not happen very often.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SHRUB TRIMMING

PROGRAM, PLEASE CALL THE CLUBHOUSE OFFICE AT 248-349-4006
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Highland Lakes Community

GARAGE SALE
DATE: Saturday May 14
TIME: 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
(rain date May 21)
All Co-Owners are responsible for putting up their
own signs. Tables will be available at the
Clubhouse for those wishing to set up in the
parking lot, on a first come/first serve basis.
Questions? Contact the clubhouse at 248-349-4006

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Please join us on

Wednesday, May 18th at 6:30 for

our 2nd in a series, Welcome to Highland
Lakes Meet your Neighbor Event
taking place at the clubhouse.
Refreshments and
Finger Foods
Will be provided

Committee representatives
will be available to
answer questions

All residents NEW and EXISTING are

welcome to attend
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Garlic
Mustard
Pull
Protecting Highland Lake's woodlands
from being overrun by invasive plants capable of eliminating
our native plants and trees.
When: Sunday, May 22nd.
Time: 9:00 a.m. till Noon.
Where: Gather in the Silver Springs beach/picnic area.
Dress: Wear long sleeves and pants with boot type footwear.
Bring gardening type gloves.
Dress for the weather. Event will take place rain or shine unless we
are having a downpour with thunder and lightning. June 5th is the
backup date.
Water will be supplied
If you like being in our woods, please join us for some Highland Lake's comradery and
see how much we can accomplish towards saving our woodlands. Call either Highland
Lakes Clubhouse staff or Joel Lutz of the Grounds/Ecology Committees at
248-349-6782 or email joelalutz@yahoo.com.
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POOL
OPENING
PAR T Y

Sunday,
May 29, 2016

BRING A DISH TO PASS FOR TEN

to TWELVE PEOPLE

Please arrive with dish by 4:00 p.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

HOT DOG DAZE!
June 11th, July 9th
August 13th

ADULT KARAOKE PARTY & LATE

NIGHT SWIM!
July 23rd

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Tuna Salad Pepper Cups

2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained
1 medium cucumber, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
cup mayonnaise
cup dill pickle relish
Cut green peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes. In a bowl, combine tuna, cucumber,
onions, mayonnaise and relish. Spoon into pepper cups. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.
Submitted by Joy Gaskin

Fresh Summer Tomato and Onion Salad

2 tbsps olive oil
2 tbsps balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Italian Herb Seasoning from McCormick Italian Herb Seasoning Grinder
tsp sugar
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 lb ripe tomatoes, sliced (about 3 medium)
cup crumbled feta cheese
1. Mix oil, vinegar, Italian herb seasoning and sugar in small bowl.
2. Layer onion and tomato slices on serving plate. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
Submitted by Joy Gaskin

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Reminder:
New residents please come
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your picture IDs taken.
Residents who already own
an ID please bring it to the
Clubhouse for this years
sticker.
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Highland Lakes Womens Club

SAVE THE DATE:

The next get-together will be

May 5, 2016 at noon

EG Nicks
500 Forest Ave, Plymouth, MI
Arranged by Judy Whelan

June 2, 2016 at noon

Salad and Dessert Potluck

Highland Lakes Clubhouse
Arranged by Rosemary Campion

For further information about the Highland Lakes Womens Club, you can contact
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All adult female residents of Highland Lakes are invited to meet with us!
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Highland Lakes Court Liaisons

NOTE: ALL AREA CODES ARE 248 UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE

Anchor

Tracey Green........................321-4614

Althea

Sue Tocco............................ 348-3396

Amboy

Brad Todorov.........................380-1611

Andover

Pam Takacs...........................374-0864

Aqueduct

Frank Eisenhauer..................348-9650

Bryn Mawr

Robert Gorczyca............734-751-7828

Dartmouth

Sue Misiulis...........................344-4949

Dearborn

Jim Delaney..........................348-6554

Dorothy Gay

Renee Morris.................810-334-1434

Eddington

David Duey....................586-996-2098

Farragut

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

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

Hayes

D. & G. Loudy (B 30, 31 & 32)

.................................................349-3308
Steve Sapp (B 28 & 29)
......................................734-512-6890

Inlet

Betsy Byrne.........................207-6221

Irongate

Nancy Schneider.................797-0853

Ironwood

Esther Allison.................... 880-1673

Itham

Bob Rudolph......................924-2600

Juliet

Neptune

Lucy Curtis (B33)............349-0301

Robert Nulty
(B34, B35).......................349-0511

Norwood

Stan Savitskie .............. 946-4338

Eric Behrmann............734-934-0621

Kenyon

Oakland

Earl Smith.......................349-6478

Elizabeth Dombles..............Unlisted

Old Bridge

Linda Tomica.................. 349-6107

Lagoon

Marchelle Brotz...........517-525-1661

Lehigh

Pond

Diane Pittaway............... 347-1078

Frances Moore..................727-3570

Lehigh Lane

Queen Anne

Kathy Baldwin................974-6688

Dianne Hartman................229-3884

Leidel

Richards

Barbara Adams.................982-8247

Martin Tingstad .............344-4928

Lilac

Beverly Brenner.............348-2982

Barbara Evans..................348-3087

Longwood

Sandy

Savoy

Mary Kraska...........313-268-8516

Jim OConnor....................344-6600

Lyric

Schoolhouse

Peggy Zonca..................348-5283

Minda Commire................701-0004

Madison

Seabrook

Andrea Valle...................819-0704

Carolyn Toyer....................348-9745

Malvern

Valiant

Ilio Alessandri ................ 449-6959

Judy Whelan (B 45)..........921-2125

Unlisted (B 46)

Mann

Liz Thuss................734-558-0220

Mariner

Douglas Perrin....................Unlisted

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View Point

Stanley Roberson..........596-1239

Whitman

Frank Jensen............... 880-2011

Windsor

Tom Werner...................349-4459

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May 2016
SUNDAY
1

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

5
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Womens Club
12:00 p.m.
Yoga 6:00 p.m.

Clubhouse
Yoga 9:30 a.m..
Comm. 7:00 p.m.

Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 P.M.

10
Yoga 9:30 a.m.

11

Ladies
Grounds Comm. Engineering
7:00 p.m.
Comm. 3:00 p.m. Pinochle
Pool Comittee
12:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Ecology Comm.
7:00 p.m.
15

22
Garlic Mustard
Pull 9 a.m. noon

13

14
Community
Garage Sale
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
(rain day May
21)

20

21

26
27
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Euchre Club
& 6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Pool opens
at noon

28

Yoga 9:30 a.m.

Yoga 6:00 p.m.

16

17

18

23

24

25

19

Finance Comm.
Ladies
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Pinochle
6:00 p.m.
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Board Meeting
& 6:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
41st Annual
Meet Your
Meeting
Neighbor Event
of the Membership
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.

Yoga 9:30 a.m.

Ladies
Pinochle
12:30 p.m.

29
30
31
Pool Opening Memorial Day Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies
Party 4 p.m.
Pinochle
Clubhouse
12:30 p.m.
Hours
noon - 9 p.m.
5

12

7
Yoga
9:30
a.m..
Ladies
Clubhouse
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
Pinochle
12:30 p.m.

CLUBHOUSE SUMMER HOURS

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

Euchre Club
7:00 p.m.
Ballots due
by 5 p.m.

2
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Womens Club
12:00 p.m.
Yoga
6:00 p.m.
.

Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 P.M.

9
10
11
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Euchre Club
Hot Dog Daze
& 6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
noon - 2 p.m.

POOL HOURS
Monday - Friday..................Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday.........11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.