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Annual meeting set for October 7

The Board of Directors has scheduled our annual meeting for the general membership for Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at the Heritage School cafeteria, 290 E. Woodland Drive. Doors will open for sign-in at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting being called to order at 7 p.m.

A quorum of at least 30% of eligible member units must be represented in person or by proxy to hold this meeting. If there is even a chance that you will not be able to attend the meeting, it is very important that you complete and return the non-voting proxy being mailed to all co-owners in September. It only takes a minute, so please put this prepaid postcard in the mail today. (You can still attend and vote at the meeting even if you returned a proxy.) Helping to ensure a quorum in this way is the easiest thing you can do to keep association expenses — funded by the assessments you pay — under control.

The meeting will include reports from the current board officers, followed by nominations and the election of three positions on the Board of Directors. These positions are for two-year terms, and the board is eager to welcome new co-owners willing to volunteer their time and talents on behalf of our neighborhood. The new directors would join incumbents Julie Shook and Keith Bellman, who were elected last year. (The new board will appoint officers at its subsequent organizational meeting.)

Please plan on attending to participate in this process, nominate a neighbor, volunteer to serve, learn more about the association, and otherwise represent your interest in the investment you have made in our community. If you have any questions prior to the meeting, feel free to contact any of the current board members. We’re looking forward to seeing you there.

Snow Report March 12

As of this PM, snow removal has begun in our neighborhood and should be completed later this evening. Let’s hope this is the last time we need these services! As always, contact Julie Shook if you have issues. 231-343-7744

Note RE City Snow Plowing

During this last snow event, many driveways were buried in snow due to the City snow plows coming after our contractor had already been through. Here is what the Saline Department of Public Works website says on the subject:

Driveway Snow

Why does the City plow snow into my driveway?
City snowplows plow the snow from the roadway to the side of the road. Our snowplows generally make at least two passes through each street. The first pass is typically during the storm or soon after the storm has passed. The second and/or subsequent passes is done to move the snow from the roadway or as close to the curb as possible to improve travel, provide for parking, and allow roadway runoff from snow melting and rain to reach the catch basins to prevent street flooding. The second and subsequent passes are typically completed several hours after the first pass of snowplows. This means that your drive approach will have at least two occasions where City plows will leave snow from the roadway in your drive approach. Immediately after the City snowplows deposit the snow in your drive approach is the best time and easiest time to remove it. Do not plow, shovel, or blow the snow back into the street.

As you clear your driveway and approach, pile the snow on the grassed area of your yard. This will keep snow from obstructing the roadway, and will also minimize the amount of snow pushed back into your driveway by snowplows. Residents should also make certain that their trash and recycling containers are placed off the edge of the road but close enough for the garbage collector to pick up the containers from the street without having to walk or climb through snow banks.
We would like to remind property owners and private snow removal contractors that State Law (Act 82 of 1978, vehicle code 257.677A) prohibits the plowing or shoveling or blowing of snow, ice or slush onto or across roadways or highways, as it can present a serious traffic hazard and fines and costs for court conviction could be up to $500. In addition, snow must not be piled in such a way as to obstruct motorists’ vision.

If you would like to go to the site, paste this URL into your browser:

http://www.ci.saline.mi.us/?module=Page&sID=government–departments–department-of-public-works–faq