After speaking with Mayor Marl today I have some information you might find helpful. The reason you were not provided much time to make decisions if you received a letter from the city is because originally the city did not have anyone bid on the job. They tried again at the last minute and did find a contractor.  However now all usual time lines are shortened.  This is why the city was not able to give proper lead time for us to make decisions.

Generally, damaged sidewalk squares are spray-painted with markings, if the marking is closer to the home, the property owner is responsible, if the markings are closer to the street, the City is liable. The city is liable if tree roots from a tree in the extension has caused the damage.  If residents did not receive a letter, they should assume that they are not liable to finance sidewalk repairs. If they received a letter, and believe the assessment is incorrect, I would strongly encourage a prompt call to Saline DPW, and request that your home be scheduled for a re-inspection. This should be done immediately if you feel that tree roots have caused the damage.  Their number is: 734.429.5624.

Per Mayor Marl: For this season, work will be done on the northeast quadrant of the city and is expected to begin early next week, I know this is a fast turnaround, and I apologize for any hardships. However, participation in this program is very cost effective, and unless residents are planning significant concrete work in the coming year, I would strongly encourage citizens to opt-in to this program. For those property owners who choose not to participate, it would be the City’s expectation that they independently complete work/resolve sidewalk deficiencies by the end of the 2020 construction season. Subsequent to that, remaining defects will be referred to the City Code Enforcement Officer.

Update 10/10/19 – Mayor Marl emailed me to say that the city now has an agreement with the contractor to start a little later than the first of next week. As such, the new deadline for opt-in is October 16th. Residents should have time for a re-inspection before the actual works begins. Most re-inspects are occurring within 48 hrs.

Our annual members’ meeting is scheduled for October 8 at 6:30 pm at the Heritage School cafeteria; notices are being mailed out.

We encourage all residents to attend, but if you cannot attend, please sign and mail back the proxy card you will find in the mailing. The agenda includes elections for 2 open seats on the board of directors and updates on the latest and greatest in our community.

If you have any questions or did not receive the mailing, please e-mail the board: [email protected] and we will email you the documents.

Mailbox clusters at the following addresses will be replaced on Wednesday June 26th.
427 Berkshire Dr 
1480 Colony Dr 
1386 Colony Dr

Mailbox Keys for all units are now available for pick up at 644 Berkshire Drive on Tuesday June 25th from 5:30 to 8 PM. If you are unable to pick up your keys during this time, please email [email protected] to schedule pick up of your keys.

Mailbox clusters at 427 Berkshire and 1480 Colony will be replaced on 6/26/19.

Please pick up your new mailbox keys at 644 Berkshire Dr. on Monday 6/17 or Tuesday 6/18 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.

Email [email protected] if you are unable to get your keys at these times.

Northview community garage sale is on Saturday, May 18th from 8 AM to 4 PM.

Postcards with date and time will be mailed out to homeowners as a reminder.