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Nowland Estates & Nowland On the Court - Canton, MI USA

Monthly Meeting Minutes - October 19, 2004

The meeting was held on October 19th at 6:30pm. In attendance were Jim Mettlach, Robert Gaderick, Mark Wiitanen and Rob Garzaniti.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Budget Review

All expenses were within the normal range except for the pumps (see below).
One late payment was received from the sale of a home that previously had a lien placed on it. The payment consisted of the overdue dues, lien cost, interest, and late charge.

Detention Pumps

One of the 2 pumps at Palmer Road needs to be replaced at a cost of $4600. This was one of the new pumps purchased last year, but was no longer under warranty according to the manufacturer.
The Pump Controller needs to be replaced at the Sheldon Road pump. Mark will investigate purchasing the part via the Internet and installing it himself.

Jim has been in contact with a Township Engineer regarding our pump situation. The Engineer will review the design in late October. The Board would like to pursue with the Township what our options are, as we feel there is an undue burden on the Subdivision based on faulty design and/or inadequate professional direction from any of our pump maintenance companies. When professionals give us their opinions and/or guidance, no one on the board has the industry knowledge to question their judgment in pump related matters. At the very least, it would be nice if the Township was able to give us their options based on their drainage experience.

Annual Meeting - November 17th

6:30pm-8:30pm Parkview Room at the Summit
Agenda

2004 Budget Review
2005 Budget Forecast
Dead Ash tree removal ideas
Election of the Board and Committees

2005 Dues

It was voted to raise dues to $250 to cover the costs of the detention pumps, to try to accumulate some pump reserve money, and to purchase replacement trees for the islands.

Website Suggestions

Township Tree Replacement program link
For next spring, post the name and phone number of a reliable Tree Cutting service for homeowners to remove dead ash trees.

Stipend

Board members and Committee members in good standing will be eligible for a $125 stipend payment for their time spent in attending to subdivision matters. The board will review eligibility based on the position assignments, participation level, and amount of work done on behalf of the subdivision. The stipend will be paid on or before the annual meeting.

Landscape Plan

As funds permit.
2005
Ash tree removal.
Tree replacement on the islands (10 trees).
Put rock on the berms near the sub entrances.
Look at perennial ground cover for certain berm areas.
2006
Additional trees in common areas.
Mulch or rock in less visible berm areas.

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.