Detention Pond Pumps Status

To bring everyone up to date, over $14,000 was spent to purchase a new dual pump system for Palmer road in May 2003, and to maintain all pumps. This caused the subdivision to use up the Pump Reserve that had been accumulated. Robert reported that $2,000 is the normal budgeted amount for the reserve.  In 2004, there have been additional problems with the Palmer pump system that are not related to last years problems and will cost an additional $3,000+.   Mark reported part of the problems were caused by a turtle being stuck in the drain. This blockage, plus the poor condition of the drain along the south side of Palmer road, has caused the pump to run around the clock for a few months in an attempt to pump out the water. Mark also reported that the South Sheldon pump has a problem with the controller board and may cost $2,500 to fix.  

Jim reported that contact has been made with Wayne county to clean/dredge the drain on the south side of Palmer. There is still a plan for the Board to gather the historic facts of our pump system, and our financial investment, and talk with someone from Canton Township.

Appearance of Subdivision

There has been some feedback from homeowners trying to sell their houses that prospective buyers have commented that the subdivision looks a little run down. This perception will have a negative effect on resale value.  Please take the necessary steps to protect your investment.

As general suggestions:

• Remove dead Ash Trees, including trees where the suckers have grown into bushes. (See Covenants and Restrictions Article VI Section 13)

• Mow your lawn regularly (See Covenants and Restrictions Article VI Section 13)

• Garbage cans cannot be visible from the street (See Covenants and Restrictions Article VI Section 13)

• Backyard sheds and/or free standing structures are prohibited (See Covenants and Restrictions Article VI Section 10)

• Campers placed in the garage (See Covenants and Restrictions Article VI Section 11)

• Christmas lights should be taken down soon after the holiday season

• Mailbox's should be kept in good condition. Separate or additional boxes used solely for the receipt of newspapers are prohibited; so if any homeowners currently have one, they should remove it. (See Covenants and Restrictions Article VI Section 13 and Section 28)

Landscaping Report

Rob reported that the Township was contacted in April to put the water meters in place. The sprinkler system was turned on, and only one head needed to be replaced.

RoundUp was used to kill and control the weeds, and redefine the berms, in all the common areas.  This will be an ongoing project in an attempt to control the weeds and make the common areas look presentable.  Lack of money will not allow us to mulch or rock the berms this year.  The common areas were fertilized with Weed and Feed in June.

There may be some money available for trees in the fall, at which point the island areas will be first priority.  There was some discussion about getting top soil to fill in the low common area on the west side of Nowland Court.

Dead Trees / Stumps

There are approximately 15 dead trees that still need to be removed in the common areas in the subdivision.  In addition, there are 12 stumps that need to be removed from trees that are already cut down.   The plan is Mark will volunteer to cut some trees down.  Anyone wishing to assist in the cutting and/or clean up, contact either Mark or Rob. The stump removal will have to be hired out.

Does anyone know of someone who will give us a great deal (little or no cost) to grind down the tree stumps?  Contact Rob.

Miscellaneous

• If you would like to call the Township to voice your concern over the vacant house at 43476 Nowland Dr. (this house is technically not part of our subdivision), call T.J. at 394-5211 between 8:30-9:30am or 4:00-5:00pm.

• If you would like to call about the condition of  Sheldon Road and request the potholes be patched, call the Canton South Yard at 729-2010.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.